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Old 02-03-09, 09:59 AM
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Subaru reports 8 pct increase in Jan. sales
Associated Press, 02.03.09, 12:06 PM EST
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/...ap6001465.html
Subaru of America Inc. on Tuesday said its U.S. sales rose 8 percent in January as sharply higher volumes of its Forester sport utility vehicle offset weaker demand for the rest of its lineup.

Total January sales rose to 12,194 from 11,289 in January last year, according to the Japanese automaker's U.S. division. Last month, the company was the only major automaker to report an improvement in annual sales.




Yahoo! BuzzSales of its top-selling Forester model more than doubled to 5,162 from 2,402. That improvement more than offset reduced demand for its Legacy, Outback, Impreza and Tribeca models.
 
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Toyota Reports January Sales
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TOYOTA REPORTS JANUARY SALES

TORRANCE, Calif. (February 3, 2009) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported January sales of 117,287 vehicles, a decrease of 34.4 percent from last January, on a daily selling rate basis.

The Toyota Division posted January sales of 102,565 units, a decrease of 34.9 percent from last January. The Lexus Division reported January sales of 14,722 units, a decrease of 30.3 percent from the year-ago month.

Toyota Division

Toyota Division passenger cars recorded January sales of 60,017 units, down 30.8 percent from the same period last year. Passenger car sales were led by Camry and Camry Hybrid, which posted combined sales of 20,782 units. Corolla recorded sales of 19,238 units. Yaris reported sales of 4,440 units for the month. The Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted January sales of 8,121 units.

Toyota Division light trucks posted January sales of 42,548 units, down 40 percent from January 2008. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV with January sales of 8,034 units. The Tacoma mid-size pickup reported sales of 7,619 units for the month. The Tundra full-size pickup reported monthly sales of 7,076 units. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of 5,757 units.
Scion posted January sales of 3,923 units. The xB urban utility vehicle led the way with sales of 1,715 units. The tC sports coupe recorded sales of 1,241 units.

Lexus Division

Lexus passenger cars reported January sales of 7,246 units, a decrease of 37.7 percent from January 2008. Passenger car sales were led by the ES entry luxury sedan with January sales of 2,971 units. The IS entry luxury sport sedan reported combined sales of 2,400 units. The LS flagship luxury sedan reported combined sales of 904 units. The GS luxury sport sedan reported combined January sales of 898 units.

Lexus Division light trucks recorded January sales of 7,476 units, down 21.2 percent from the year-ago month. Lexus sales were led by the RX luxury utility vehicle, which posted combined January sales of 6,520 units. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 1,556 units for the month.

TMS Hybrids

TMS posted January sales of 11,876 hybrid vehicles. Toyota Division recorded sales of 10,246 hybrids for the month. Lexus Division reported January sales of 1,630 hybrids.

There were 26 selling days this month, compared to 25 selling days and last January.
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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES 
  
January, 2009 
              
                               TOYOTA  RETAIL  SALES
                             (INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
                                   January, 2009

                               --- CURRENT MONTH ---      -- CALENDAR YEAR
                                                                TO DATE --
                                                DSR %                    DSR %
                                2009     2008     CHG    2009     2008     CHG
                                ----     ----     ---    ----     ----     ---

    YARIS                      4,440    7,666   -44.3   4,440    7,666   -44.3
    COROLLA                   19,238   20,736   -10.8  19,238   20,736   -10.8
    CAMRY                     20,782   31,601   -36.8  20,782   31,601   -36.8
    VENZA                      1,394        0     N/A   1,394        0     N/A
    AVALON                     2,119    4,155   -51.0   2,119    4,155   -51.0
    PRIUS                      8,121   11,379   -31.4   8,121   11,379   -31.4
    SCION xA                       0        9  -100.0       0        9  -100.0
    SCION xB                   1,715    3,319   -50.3   1,715    3,319   -50.3
    SCION tC                   1,241    2,947   -59.5   1,241    2,947   -59.5
    SCION xD                     967    1,597   -41.8     967    1,597   -41.8
    TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
     PASS. CAR                60,017   83,409   -30.8  60,017   83,409   -30.8
    -----------------         ------   ------   -----  ------   ------   -----
    ES                         2,971    4,346   -34.3   2,971    4,346   -34.3
    LS                           904    1,906   -54.4     904    1,906   -54.4
    SC                            73      183   -61.6      73      183   -61.6
    GS                           898    1,480   -41.7     898    1,480   -41.7
    IS                         2,400    3,262   -29.3   2,400    3,262   -29.3
    TOTAL LEXUS PASS. CAR      7,246   11,177   -37.7   7,246   11,177   -37.7
    ---------------------      -----   ------   -----   -----   ------   -----
    TOTAL TOYOTA PASS. CAR    67,263   94,586   -31.6  67,263   94,586   -31.6
    ----------------------    ------   ------   -----  ------   ------   -----
    SIENNA                     6,526   10,406   -39.7   6,526   10,406   -39.7
    RAV4                       8,034   10,897   -29.1   8,034   10,897   -29.1
    FJ CRUISER                 2,596    3,071   -18.7   2,596    3,071   -18.7
    4RUNNER                    3,191    5,470   -43.9   3,191    5,470   -43.9
    HIGHLANDER                 5,757   12,323   -55.1   5,757   12,323   -55.1
    LAND CRUISER                 157      460   -67.2     157      460   -67.2
    SEQUOIA                    1,592    2,377   -35.6   1,592    2,377   -35.6
    TOTAL SUV                 21,327   34,598   -40.7  21,327   34,598   -40.7
    ---------                 ------   ------   -----  ------   ------   -----
    4X2 TACOMA                 3,910    6,359   -40.9   3,910    6,359   -40.9
    4X4 TACOMA                 3,709    4,705   -24.2   3,709    4,705   -24.2
    TOTAL TACOMA               7,619   11,064   -33.8   7,619   11,064   -33.8
    TUNDRA                     7,076   12,073   -43.6   7,076   12,073   -43.6
    TOTAL PICKUP              14,695   23,137   -38.9  14,695   23,137   -38.9
    TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT
     TRUCK                    42,548   68,141   -40.0  42,548   68,141   -40.0
    --------------------      ------   ------   -----  ------   ------   -----
    LX                           328      710   -55.6     328      710   -55.6
    GX                           628    1,657   -63.6     628    1,657   -63.6
    RX                         6,520    6,755    -7.2   6,520    6,755    -7.2
    TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT
     TRUCK                     7,476    9,122   -21.2   7,476    9,122   -21.2
    -----------------          -----    -----   -----   -----    -----   -----
    TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT
     TRUCK                    50,024   77,263   -37.7  50,024   77,263   -37.7
    ------------------        ------   ------   -----  ------   ------   -----
    TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.        102,565  151,550   -34.9 102,565  151,550   -34.9
    TOTAL LEXUS               14,722   20,299   -30.3  14,722   20,299   -30.3
    -----------               ------   ------   -----  ------   ------   -----
    TOTAL TOYOTA             117,287  171,849   -34.4 117,287  171,849   -34.4
    MEMO:
    DOM. COROLLA              14,448   20,712   -32.9  14,448   20,712   -32.9
    DOM. CAMRY                20,316   30,561   -36.1  20,316   30,561   -36.1
    DOM. RAV4                    322        0     N/A     322        0     N/A
    DOM. PICKUP               14,695   23,137   -38.9  14,695   23,137   -38.9
    DOM. RX                    4,850    4,646     0.4   4,850    4,646     0.4

    SELLING DAYS                  26       25              26       25
    ------------                  --       --              --       --



    TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR    21,740   27,981   -25.3  21,740   27,981   -25.3
    LEXUS IMPORT CAR           7,246   11,177   -37.7   7,246   11,177   -37.7
    TOYOTA DIV NA
     BUILT CARS               38,277   55,428   -33.6  38,277   55,428   -33.6
    TOTAL TOYOTA CARS         67,263   94,586   -31.6  67,263   94,586   -31.6

    TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
     LT TRUCK                 19,413   32,221   -42.1  19,413   32,221   -42.1
    LEXUS IMPORT LT TRUCK      2,626    4,476   -43.6   2,626    4,476   -43.6
    TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
     LT TRUCK                 23,135   35,920   -38.1  23,135   35,920   -38.1
    LEXUS NA BUILT LT
     TRUCK                     4,850    4,646     0.4   4,850    4,646     0.4
    TOTAL TOYOTA LT TRUCK     50,024   77,263   -37.7  50,024   77,263   -37.7
    ---------------------     ------   ------   -----  ------   ------   -----

    SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES    26,207   40,649   -38.0  26,207   40,649   -38.0
       Memo: Lexus Sport
        Utility                7,476    9,122   -21.2   7,476    9,122   -21.2

    SMALL VANS                 6,526   10,406   -39.7   6,526   10,406   -39.7
    PICKUPS                   14,695   23,137   -38.9  14,695   23,137   -38.9

    ----------------------
    * NORTH AMERICAN BUILT
     VEHICLES
    COROLLA                   14,448   20,712   -32.9  14,448   20,712   -32.9
    CAMRY                     20,316   30,561   -36.1  20,316   30,561   -36.1
    VENZA                      1,394        0     N/A   1,394        0     N/A
    AVALON                     2,119    4,155   -51.0   2,119    4,155   -51.0
    SIENNA                     6,526   10,406   -39.7   6,526   10,406   -39.7
    RAV4                         322        0     N/A     322        0     N/A
    PICKUP                    14,695   23,137   -38.9  14,695   23,137   -38.9
    SEQUOIA                    1,592    2,377   -35.6   1,592    2,377   -35.6
    RX                         4,850    4,646     0.4   4,850    4,646     0.4
    TOTAL                     66,262   95,994   -33.6  66,262   95,994   -33.6
    N.A. VEHICLES % OF
     TOTAL                      56.5%    55.9%           56.5%    55.9%

    SELLING DAYS                  26       25              26       25
    DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
    ------------------------
 
              
SELLING DAYS 26  25    26  25    
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE

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Old 02-03-09, 10:21 AM
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I find this strange:

HIGHLANDER 5,757 12,323 -55.1

While

RX 6,520 6,755 -7.2
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Old 02-03-09, 10:29 AM
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Default Porsche Reports U.S. Sales for January

ATLANTA - February 3, 2009: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States, today announced January sales in the U.S. of 1,658 units compared to the same period last year when it sold 2,595 new vehicles, a drop of 36 percent.

The decline in Porsche sales for January is a result of the worsening economy that is particularly impacting sales of luxury items including the German auto maker’s premium sports cars. Apart from the continued adverse consumer sentiment, Porsche is in the midst of an important model changeover with the pending market launch of the new 2009 Boxster and Cayman models next month. Boxster and Cayman sales combined were down 65 percent from the previous year.

Porsche’s high-end SUV range continues to perform strongly with total Cayenne sales of 947, nearly on par with last year’s January figure of 1,008 and 10 percent ahead of the previous month when 860 Cayennes were sold in December of 2008.

For the month of January, Porsche’s Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales were 563.

SALES TABLE : HERE
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Originally Posted by IsraelRX
I find this strange:

HIGHLANDER 5,757 12,323 -55.1

While

RX 6,520 6,755 -7.2
Interesting, especially since the current RX is an outgoing model. I've seen a lot of lease deals on the RX, which probably boosted sales.

Maybe Highlander is loosing sales to the RAV4 (8,034/10,897)?
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I would assume that the huge discounts being given on the RX (to clear out the inventory prior to the arrival of the new model) have a lot to due with the surprisingly large sales volume.
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January 2009 Sales
02/03/2009 - TORRANCE, Calif -

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted January total vehicle sales of 71,031, a decline of 30.7 percent compared to January 2008. Honda Division posted January sales of 63,175, a decline of 30.5 percent versus January 2008 on a daily-selling rate* basis.

"Two models posted gains, but we are still facing unprecedented times in the industry, and no auto company is immune from current market conditions,"
said **** Colliver, executive vice president of sales for American Honda.
Honda total car sales decreased by 31 percent, to 35,601. Fit sales increased 1.8 percent to 4,745. Honda light-truck sales saw a decrease of 29.7 percent to 27,574.

The Acura Division posted sales of 7,856, a decrease of 32.4 percent compared to January, 2008. Sales of the all-new TSX sports sedan, the brand's best-selling model for the month, increased 11.6 percent to 2,406.

*The daily selling rate is calculated with 26 days for January 2009 and 25 days for January 2008. All percentages reflect the daily selling rate.


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Default Acura Announces January Sales Results

TSX Posts Double Digit Sales Increase


TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new 2009 TSX sports sedan was Acura's top-selling model with January sales of 2,406 units, up 11.6 percent compared to January 2008, based on the daily selling rate*. Total Acura sales tallied 7,856 units, down 32.4 percent compared to last year.


"Customers are willing to invest in a brand they trust" said **** Colliver, executive vice president of sales. "Increased sales of the all-new TSX, with its balance of luxury and efficiency, demonstrate this trust in today's challenging marketplace."


January sales for Acura sedans, which includes the all-new 2009 TL with sales of 2,317 units, totaled 4,931 units, down 16.9 percent from January 2008. The MDX luxury SUV led Acura light truck sales with 2,124 sold, while the RDX crossover SUV reached 801 units.


*The daily selling rate is calculated with 26 selling days for January 2009 and 25 selling days for January 2008.
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                              American Honda Vehicle Sales For January 2009
                            Month-to-Date                 Year-to-Date
                         January  January  DSR**      January  January  DSR**
                           2009     2008   %Chg.        2009     2008   %Chg.
                           ----    ----  ------        ----     ----   ------

    Acura
     Division Total       7,856  11,168  -32.4%        7,856  11,168  -32.4%
    ---------             -----  ------  -----         -----  ------  -----
       RSX                    0       1                    0       1
       TL *               2,317   3,246  -31.4%        2,317   3,246  -31.4%
       TSX                2,406   2,073   11.6%        2,406   2,073   11.6%
       RL                   208     383  -47.8%          208     383  -47.8%
    -----                   ---     ---  -----           ---     ---  -----
       MDX *              2,124   3,982  -48.7%        2,124   3,982  -48.7%
       RDX  *               801   1,483  -48.1%          801   1,483  -48.1%
    ---------               ---   -----  -----           ---   -----  -----
    Selling Days             26      25                   26      25

       * Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
         parts.
       **  Daily Selling Rate
SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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02.03.2009 , Franklin, Tenn.
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA ANNOUNCES JANUARY SALES

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (February 3, 2009) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales for January of 53,884 units versus 76,605 units a year ago, a decrease of 29.7 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles decreased 31.2 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 17.7 percent.

NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
Nissan vehicles saw sales of 46,769 units in January compared with 67,961 units sold in January 2008, a 31.2 percent decrease.
The all-new 2009 370Z, Nissan’s performance icon which went on sale in January, is off to a strong start with sales of 1,280 units, an increase of 47.0 percent versus prior-year levels.
The compact and versatile Rogue crossover saw sales of 5,802 units, an increase of 6.8 percent from January 2008.

INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
Infiniti sales for January were 7,115 units, down from 8,644 a year ago, a decline of 20.9 percent.
Infiniti’s crossovers experienced a strong January, with sales of the EX up 12.5 percent over the prior year with 776 units, and sales of the FX up 74.9 percent, at 1,417 units.

NNA INFORMATION
Combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti of 53,884 units, compared with last January’s sales of 76,605 units, marked a decrease of 29.7 percent.
To ensure consistency in our global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days in the month. This January had 26 selling days, and January 2008 had 25 selling days.

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If we ever hand out awards monthly for the "most spun" sales press release, Ford would have to be in the running. All the spin on how well they are doing and then you get to the figures and see that -42.1% drop for all Ford products. At least Edmunds is demonstrating that depth of auto knowledge that we have all come to expect from their forecast yesterday of a 29.8% drop for Ford.

Sure looks like the S class is right after the corporate jet in politically uncorrectness. 516 units. Ought to be able to get a tremendous deal.
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Lexus sold as much as Acura and Infiniti combined. Jeez. As a matter of fact the RX alone nearly sold as much as their entire lineups!!!
 
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wow damn, so far all the numbers are terrible...... very very terrible......

wonder when the bmw and audi numbers will be out. so far mb and lexus both hit bad, though lexus is much better than mb
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Lexus sold as much as Acura and Infiniti combined. Jeez. As a matter of fact the RX alone nearly sold as much as their entire lineups!!!
Well Lexus cars are down 37.7%. The trucks are not bad. But a start like this will make it very tought to hit 200,000 sales. I still predict they won't hit 200,000.
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I know these are a bunch of different brands but I post to show how some of these brands will be gone. You have Luxury brands selling better or as good as non-luxury brands. Look at Saab total sales!!!

Hyundai, 24,512
Kia 22,096
Lexus 14,722
VW 12,744
Suburu 12,194
Benz 10,433
Pontiac 9,104
Cadillac 8,499
Acura 7,856
Infinti 7,115
Buick 6,969
Saturn 6,174
Lincoln 6,091
Mercury 5,183
Audi 4,722
Volvo 2,910
Saab 955

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Well Lexus cars are down 37.7%. The trucks are not bad. But a start like this will make it very tought to hit 200,000 sales. I still predict they won't hit 200,000.
The new RX/HS and IS-C can't come fast enough. It might help end of the year. I already predicted Infiniti would be under 100k but I didn't expect Acura to do the same.

Its horrific, we are looking at numbers the exact opposite of what was happening just 2 years ago for many of these brands!!!
 


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