November 2008 Auto Sales Thread
12-02-08, 02:54 PM
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Audi Reports November Sales
-- Sales down 25.4% compared to strong November last year
-- Audi A5 and R8 sales more than double totals from November 2007
-- Audi TT sales up 74.6% in November
HERNDON, Va., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi today announced sales for the month of November totaling 6,788 units, a decrease of 25.4% from November 2007. Audi continues to outpace the industry with year-to-date sales down only 5.8%.
The Audi A5 posted a 155.2% increase over last November with 569 units sold. Similarly, the Audi R8 had another strong month with over 150 units sold, an increase of 123.9% over November 2007. The Audi TT sales increased to 606 units sold in the month, growing by 74.6% compared to November 2007. For the year, the Audi TT outsold last year's figures by more than 11%.
"Despite the great challenges facing the auto industry, Audi continues to outperform other automakers on the strength of several new products," said Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president, Audi of America. "At Audi we will continue to be aggressive as we look forward to introducing new progressive vehicles in 2009, such as the Audi Q5 and the Audi Q7 TDI."
With industry-wide sales results expected slump as much as 36% in November, de Nysschen said Audi expects to see continued market share gains.
Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales declined 19.6% over November 2007 figures, with 2,357 units sold. But Audi CPO sales remained 22.5% higher through 11 months of 2008.
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Audi of America and its 270 dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. The Audi line up is one of the freshest in the industry with 23 models, including 12 models launched during model years 2008 and 2009. Audi is among the most successful brands globally. Last year AUDI AG recorded its 12th consecutive record year for sales and profit growth.
SOURCE Audi of America
-- Sales down 25.4% compared to strong November last year
-- Audi A5 and R8 sales more than double totals from November 2007
-- Audi TT sales up 74.6% in November
HERNDON, Va., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi today announced sales for the month of November totaling 6,788 units, a decrease of 25.4% from November 2007. Audi continues to outpace the industry with year-to-date sales down only 5.8%.
The Audi A5 posted a 155.2% increase over last November with 569 units sold. Similarly, the Audi R8 had another strong month with over 150 units sold, an increase of 123.9% over November 2007. The Audi TT sales increased to 606 units sold in the month, growing by 74.6% compared to November 2007. For the year, the Audi TT outsold last year's figures by more than 11%.
"Despite the great challenges facing the auto industry, Audi continues to outperform other automakers on the strength of several new products," said Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president, Audi of America. "At Audi we will continue to be aggressive as we look forward to introducing new progressive vehicles in 2009, such as the Audi Q5 and the Audi Q7 TDI."
With industry-wide sales results expected slump as much as 36% in November, de Nysschen said Audi expects to see continued market share gains.
Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales declined 19.6% over November 2007 figures, with 2,357 units sold. But Audi CPO sales remained 22.5% higher through 11 months of 2008.
ABOUT AUDI
Audi of America and its 270 dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. The Audi line up is one of the freshest in the industry with 23 models, including 12 models launched during model years 2008 and 2009. Audi is among the most successful brands globally. Last year AUDI AG recorded its 12th consecutive record year for sales and profit growth.
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AUDI US SNAPSHOT --------YEAR TO DATE---------
Model Line Nov-08 Nov-07 Yr/Yr % Nov-08 Nov-07 Yr/Yr %
Actual Actual change YTD YTD change
actual actual
A3 409 565 -27.6% 4,398 5,867 -25.0%
A4 3,304 4,883 -32.3% 39,489 41,213 -4.2%
A5 569 223 155.2% 5,625 489 1050.3%
A6 717 1,098 -34.7% 10,738 10,797 -0.5%
A8 122 383 -68.1% 2,705 3,475 -22.2%
TT 606 347 74.6% 4,306 3,871 11.2%
R8 150 67 123.9% 785 170 361.8%
Audi Q7 911 1,538 -40.8% 12,002 19,120 -37.2%
Total Audi Sales 6,788 9,104 -25.4% 80,048 85,002 -5.8%
NOTES:
-- A4 includes Audi A4 sedan, Avant, and RS models.
-- A5 includes Audi A5 coupe' and S5 coupe' models.
-- A6 includes Audi A6 sedan, S6 sedan and A6 Avant models.
-- A8 includes Audi A8 sedan, A8L sedan, and S8 sedan models.
-- TT includes Audi TT coupe' and TT roadster models.
12-02-08, 06:48 PM
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Chrysler, GM, Toyota, Hyundai report massive sales declines
Every major automaker today reported significant U.S. sales declines for the month of November. Worst hit - so far - was Chrysler, down a whopping 47 percent. But Nissan and General Motors weren’t far behind with massive 42 and 41 percent drops, respectively. You might be surprised to hear Hyundai is next on the list, declining 40 percent, and sister company Kia tumbled 37 percent. And even Toyota’s sales slumped by 34 percent.
Nissan division reported a 44.4 percent drop, while its Infiniti luxury subsidiary saw a 28 percent drop.
Honda reported an overall decline of 32 percent. Mazda sales were down roughly the same amount — 31.3 for the month of November. Ford fared slightly better than much of the competition, reporting a 31 percent decline in sales. Following closely was Daimler, reporting a 30 percent drop in Mercedes-Benz and Smart sales. BMW sales were down 27 percent.
Subaru seems to be fairing the best so far - the Japanese automaker’s sales were down just 8 percent and its Forester compact SUV had its best November ever.
Mitsubishi sales were down 36 percent to 5,096 units, though the Outlander had its best month in six months.
But sometimes it’s important to dig a little deeper into these numbers. For example, BMW brand sales were off a whopping 36.1 percent. Sales of Mini models shot up an amazing 43.1 percent, which helped to improve BMW’s overall figures. Similarly, Mercedes brand sales were actually down 38 percent, offset somewhat by sales of Smart models, which began in the United States in January 2008.
Over at the Chrysler camp, sales figures are a mixed bag of bad and worse. Chrysler brand sales collapsed 57 percent, while Dodge was down 44 percent and Jeep 42 percent. Chrysler 300 and Sebring sales fell by 70 percent and 67 percent, respectively. Aspen and Challenger sales were the only good news.
Ford was a little more balanced, with the namesake brand declining 30 percent, and Mercury falling a predictable 41.4 percent. Surprisingly, Lincoln sales were down just 8.3 percent, which is definitely a good sign for the luxury brand, which introduced the new MKS sedan this year. Ford’s Volvo subsidiary was the firm’s biggest loser, reporting a 46.5 percent decline.
The Toyota and Lexus divisions had comparable declines of 33.8 and 34.7 percent, respectively. Scion sales slumped the most — down 45 percent. Rival Honda was slightly more polarized, with the luxury Acura division posting a 39 percent decline, compared with a 30.6 percent drop for the Honda brand.
Chrysler, GM, Toyota, Hyundai report massive sales declines
Every major automaker today reported significant U.S. sales declines for the month of November. Worst hit - so far - was Chrysler, down a whopping 47 percent. But Nissan and General Motors weren’t far behind with massive 42 and 41 percent drops, respectively. You might be surprised to hear Hyundai is next on the list, declining 40 percent, and sister company Kia tumbled 37 percent. And even Toyota’s sales slumped by 34 percent.
Nissan division reported a 44.4 percent drop, while its Infiniti luxury subsidiary saw a 28 percent drop.
Honda reported an overall decline of 32 percent. Mazda sales were down roughly the same amount — 31.3 for the month of November. Ford fared slightly better than much of the competition, reporting a 31 percent decline in sales. Following closely was Daimler, reporting a 30 percent drop in Mercedes-Benz and Smart sales. BMW sales were down 27 percent.
Subaru seems to be fairing the best so far - the Japanese automaker’s sales were down just 8 percent and its Forester compact SUV had its best November ever.
Mitsubishi sales were down 36 percent to 5,096 units, though the Outlander had its best month in six months.
But sometimes it’s important to dig a little deeper into these numbers. For example, BMW brand sales were off a whopping 36.1 percent. Sales of Mini models shot up an amazing 43.1 percent, which helped to improve BMW’s overall figures. Similarly, Mercedes brand sales were actually down 38 percent, offset somewhat by sales of Smart models, which began in the United States in January 2008.
Over at the Chrysler camp, sales figures are a mixed bag of bad and worse. Chrysler brand sales collapsed 57 percent, while Dodge was down 44 percent and Jeep 42 percent. Chrysler 300 and Sebring sales fell by 70 percent and 67 percent, respectively. Aspen and Challenger sales were the only good news.
Ford was a little more balanced, with the namesake brand declining 30 percent, and Mercury falling a predictable 41.4 percent. Surprisingly, Lincoln sales were down just 8.3 percent, which is definitely a good sign for the luxury brand, which introduced the new MKS sedan this year. Ford’s Volvo subsidiary was the firm’s biggest loser, reporting a 46.5 percent decline.
The Toyota and Lexus divisions had comparable declines of 33.8 and 34.7 percent, respectively. Scion sales slumped the most — down 45 percent. Rival Honda was slightly more polarized, with the luxury Acura division posting a 39 percent decline, compared with a 30.6 percent drop for the Honda brand.
Data sheets
# Chrysler - 85,260 units - down 47 percent
# Toyota - 130,307 units - down 34 percent
# Honda - 76,233 units - down 31.6 percent
# Hyundai - 19,221 units — down 40 percent
# Kia - 15,182 units — down 40 percent
# Mercedes/Smart - 15,991 units - down 30 percent
# Mazda - 14,134 units - down 31.3 percent
# Subaru - 13,706 units - down 8 percent
# Nissan/Infiniti - 46,605 units - down 42.2 percent
# Chrysler - 85,260 units - down 47 percent
# Toyota - 130,307 units - down 34 percent
# Honda - 76,233 units - down 31.6 percent
# Hyundai - 19,221 units — down 40 percent
# Kia - 15,182 units — down 40 percent
# Mercedes/Smart - 15,991 units - down 30 percent
# Mazda - 14,134 units - down 31.3 percent
# Subaru - 13,706 units - down 8 percent
# Nissan/Infiniti - 46,605 units - down 42.2 percent
12-02-08, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Gojirra99;4050503
- Mercedes-Benz USA Records November Sales of 14,102
- smart USA Records 1,889 Sales in November[/B
- Mercedes-Benz USA Records November Sales of 14,102
- smart USA Records 1,889 Sales in November[/B
Month Sales % Sales CYTD %
Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
Mercedes-Benz USA 14,102 22,819 -38.2 206,396 225,904 -8.6
smart USA 1,889 n/a* n/a* 22,281 n/a* n/a*
Mercedes-Benz USA /
smart USA combined 15,991 22,819* -29.9* 228,677 225,904* 1.2*
* smart sales in the U.S. started in mid January 2008
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SOURCE Daimler AG
The Smart figures may be questionable. It depends on how some of those figures for the Smart cars were tallied.
For example, with the typical 12-14 month wait for new Smarts, a lot of customers who ordered cars last spring, or even in January-February 2008, when Smart first opened up shop here, may STILL have not received them. So it begs the question (which the article may not fully address) whether a "sale" includes deposits, pending vehicle orders, a signed Bill of Sale, or actual cars delivered.
For example, when I reviewed the Smart-for-Two last February, I was told that if I ordered one that day, it would be 12-14 months for delivery (though two or three of them on the lot were available, right then, for sale).......last I heard, that year-long wait had not significantly changed.
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12-02-08, 08:03 PM
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Italy down 40%.... Spain down 60%.
12-02-08, 11:42 PM
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GM Reports 154,877 Deliveries in November
U.S. auto industry remains at historically low levels, down 400,000 vehicles, or 34 percent, from last year
DETROIT - General Motors dealers in the United States delivered 154,877 vehicles in November, down 41 percent compared with a year ago. GM car sales of 58,786 were off 44 percent and truck sales of 96,091 were down 39 percent. The steep decline in vehicle sales was largely due to a significant drop in the market's retail demand compared with last year, and continuing economic uncertainty that has negatively impacted consumer confidence.
"In November we saw the continuation of the dramatic decline in volume for the industry. Every manufacturer is posting awful numbers and we are no exception," said Mark LaNeve, vice president, GM North America Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. "We have outstanding products in the market, so it is particularly frustrating when economic uncertainty takes our customers out of the market. There were about 34 percent, or 400,000, fewer vehicles sold this November in the industry than a year ago - this is the annual volume of two full production plants that have simply evaporated in a single month. The global economic crisis and credit freeze have had a very negative impact on the vehicle market which runs on consumer confidence and available financing.
"The fact that we have outstanding, high quality, fuel efficient products and great deals in almost every market segment is not driving demand right now," LaNeve added. "The consumer is scared and sitting on the sideline. We need appropriate economic stimulus to get the consumer back in the game."
To offer customers an outstanding value at year-end, GM's Red Tag Event continues through January 5, 2009. The Red Tag Event provides great deals on most new vehicles in GM's portfolio by offering a special Red Tag vehicle price and customer cash back. GM's "Financing That Fits" program enables consumers to find financing at affordable rates from GMAC and thousands of other banks, credit unions and financing institutions.
Despite the weak market in November, Chevrolet Malibu continued its solid performance with total sales up 31 percent compared with last November. Year to date, Malibu total sales have now exceeded 160,000 cars, up 39 percent from the same period last year. With its six-speed transmission and four-cylinder engine combination, the Malibu delivers an EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway - tops in the industry's mid-car segment. The Malibu Hybrid also offers the lowest-priced hybrid in the segment.
GM hybrids continue to build sales momentum. A total of 1,335 hybrid vehicles were delivered in the month. Hybrid sales included: 404 hybrid Chevrolet Tahoe, 190 GMC Yukon and 173 Cadillac Escalade 2-mode SUVs delivered. There were 195 Chevrolet Malibu, 45 Saturn Aura and 328 Vue hybrids sold in November. Hybrids comprised 10 percent of combined Yukon/Tahoe retail sales and 12 percent of Escalade retail sales in the month. So far in 2008, GM has sold a total of 11,884 hybrids.
GM inventories dropped compared with a year ago. In November, only about 862,000 vehicles were in stock, down about 130,000 vehicles (or about 13 percent) compared with last year. There were about 379,000 cars and 483,000 trucks (including crossovers) in inventory at the end of November.
http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayS...=2&docid=50747
U.S. auto industry remains at historically low levels, down 400,000 vehicles, or 34 percent, from last year
DETROIT - General Motors dealers in the United States delivered 154,877 vehicles in November, down 41 percent compared with a year ago. GM car sales of 58,786 were off 44 percent and truck sales of 96,091 were down 39 percent. The steep decline in vehicle sales was largely due to a significant drop in the market's retail demand compared with last year, and continuing economic uncertainty that has negatively impacted consumer confidence.
"In November we saw the continuation of the dramatic decline in volume for the industry. Every manufacturer is posting awful numbers and we are no exception," said Mark LaNeve, vice president, GM North America Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. "We have outstanding products in the market, so it is particularly frustrating when economic uncertainty takes our customers out of the market. There were about 34 percent, or 400,000, fewer vehicles sold this November in the industry than a year ago - this is the annual volume of two full production plants that have simply evaporated in a single month. The global economic crisis and credit freeze have had a very negative impact on the vehicle market which runs on consumer confidence and available financing.
"The fact that we have outstanding, high quality, fuel efficient products and great deals in almost every market segment is not driving demand right now," LaNeve added. "The consumer is scared and sitting on the sideline. We need appropriate economic stimulus to get the consumer back in the game."
To offer customers an outstanding value at year-end, GM's Red Tag Event continues through January 5, 2009. The Red Tag Event provides great deals on most new vehicles in GM's portfolio by offering a special Red Tag vehicle price and customer cash back. GM's "Financing That Fits" program enables consumers to find financing at affordable rates from GMAC and thousands of other banks, credit unions and financing institutions.
Despite the weak market in November, Chevrolet Malibu continued its solid performance with total sales up 31 percent compared with last November. Year to date, Malibu total sales have now exceeded 160,000 cars, up 39 percent from the same period last year. With its six-speed transmission and four-cylinder engine combination, the Malibu delivers an EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway - tops in the industry's mid-car segment. The Malibu Hybrid also offers the lowest-priced hybrid in the segment.
GM hybrids continue to build sales momentum. A total of 1,335 hybrid vehicles were delivered in the month. Hybrid sales included: 404 hybrid Chevrolet Tahoe, 190 GMC Yukon and 173 Cadillac Escalade 2-mode SUVs delivered. There were 195 Chevrolet Malibu, 45 Saturn Aura and 328 Vue hybrids sold in November. Hybrids comprised 10 percent of combined Yukon/Tahoe retail sales and 12 percent of Escalade retail sales in the month. So far in 2008, GM has sold a total of 11,884 hybrids.
GM inventories dropped compared with a year ago. In November, only about 862,000 vehicles were in stock, down about 130,000 vehicles (or about 13 percent) compared with last year. There were about 379,000 cars and 483,000 trucks (including crossovers) in inventory at the end of November.
http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayS...=2&docid=50747
12-03-08, 12:03 AM
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Looks like the full-size truck market, at least for Detroit is outperforming the industry. The full-size trucks look to be a good boost for Ford and GM in particuliar. I'm curious to see how F-series sales will perform with the newly redesigned F-series out. Dodge just redesigned the Ram pickup as well.
Ford F-series 37,911 -18.6%
Chevy Silverado 29,534 -22.5%
GMC Sierra 10,497 -24.2%
Dodge Ram 15,538 -36.5%
Toyota Tundra 6,607 -55.9%
Nissan Titan 1,022 -79.6%
Ford F-series 37,911 -18.6%
Chevy Silverado 29,534 -22.5%
GMC Sierra 10,497 -24.2%
Dodge Ram 15,538 -36.5%
Toyota Tundra 6,607 -55.9%
Nissan Titan 1,022 -79.6%
12-03-08, 12:10 AM
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Falling gas prices might help the truck mix, but credit and unemployment problems lower overall sales of everything. 
Very tough.
Oh and I think the Genesis is THE reason why GS sales have cratered.
Very tough.
Oh and I think the Genesis is THE reason why GS sales have cratered.
12-03-08, 12:20 AM
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I wonder if the Lincoln MKS is taking some sales from the GS as well. Lincoln has been posting very good (relative term) numbers for the MKS.
12-03-08, 12:31 AM
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So overall the industry looks like this
Porsche -48.2%
Chrysler -47.1%
Suzuki -46.3%
Nissan -42.2%
GM -41.3%
Hyundai -39.7%
Mercedes -39.2% (-29.9% if you include Smart)
Kia -37.2%
Mitsubishi -36%
Toyota -33.9%
Honda -31.6%
Mazda -31.3%
Ford -30.0%
BMW -26.8% (BMW -36.1%, Mini +43.1%)
Audi -25.4%
Volkswagen -19.2%
Subaru -7.8%
That's pretty ugly out there.
Porsche -48.2%
Chrysler -47.1%
Suzuki -46.3%
Nissan -42.2%
GM -41.3%
Hyundai -39.7%
Mercedes -39.2% (-29.9% if you include Smart)
Kia -37.2%
Mitsubishi -36%
Toyota -33.9%
Honda -31.6%
Mazda -31.3%
Ford -30.0%
BMW -26.8% (BMW -36.1%, Mini +43.1%)
Audi -25.4%
Volkswagen -19.2%
Subaru -7.8%
That's pretty ugly out there.
12-03-08, 06:07 AM
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Horrible month for everyone. Camry sales FINALLY take a hit, it's incredible how well Camry sales have held up. Despite the sales hit, Camry almost outsold the Accord and Altima *combined*. Corolla sales continue to hold quite well. Accord sales were hit hard once again. Prius sales are still supply limited, nobody should be surprised there.
Also, Lexus beat Benz and BMW for the month. Looks like Lexus will remain sales leader in 2008 even though it will be close with BMW. ES almost outsold the C-Class, amazing. Just like predicted, the new TL in only it's second month of sales, and it's already down big. MDX sales down HUGE. RX sales were almost TRIPLE that of the MDX. For all of those that say they would rather buy the MDX over the RX, the market certainly disagrees with you. RX sales continue to be quite strong given the marketplace. Benz M-Class and Buick Enclave outsold the MDX for the month.
Sequoia sales are an anamoly and it looks like the competition is directly losing sales because of the Sequoia.
Chrysler and GM were the worst-hit, no surprise there. Interesting that Ford sales did not drop as much.
Hardly. GS sales have been down big WELL before the Genesis came out.
Also, Lexus beat Benz and BMW for the month. Looks like Lexus will remain sales leader in 2008 even though it will be close with BMW. ES almost outsold the C-Class, amazing. Just like predicted, the new TL in only it's second month of sales, and it's already down big. MDX sales down HUGE. RX sales were almost TRIPLE that of the MDX. For all of those that say they would rather buy the MDX over the RX, the market certainly disagrees with you. RX sales continue to be quite strong given the marketplace. Benz M-Class and Buick Enclave outsold the MDX for the month.
Sequoia sales are an anamoly and it looks like the competition is directly losing sales because of the Sequoia.
Chrysler and GM were the worst-hit, no surprise there. Interesting that Ford sales did not drop as much.
Hardly. GS sales have been down big WELL before the Genesis came out.
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12-03-08, 06:59 AM
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YTD it's 10,862 for MKS and 5,127 for Genesis - But I think the MKS has been out for a longer period.
Both are relatively small numbers in the big picture.
