AUGUST 2009 Vehicles Sales
08-31-09, 07:50 AM
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AUGUST 2009 Vehicles Sales
August 27, 2009
Edmunds.com Forecasts August Auto Sales: Predicts Year’s Highest SAAR, Notes Unprecedented Sales Volatility
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be around 1.17 million units, nearly a six percent decrease from August 2008 but up nearly 18 percent from July 2009, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information.
Edmunds.com analysts predict that August’s Seasonally Adjusted Annualized Rate (SAAR) could be just over 13 million, this year’s highest by far. However, a week-by-week analysis reveals that this summer has been the industry’s most volatile period in history, due to the government’s Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), also known as Cash for Clunkers.
“Cash for Clunkers sent the sales rate on a wild roller coaster ride,” said Edmunds.com Senior Analyst Jessica Caldwell. “The SAAR surpassed 19 million in late July, bounced around in the 15 million range early in August and has fallen to around eight million currently. Ending August on such a low note does not bode well for September.”
Edmunds.com analysts note that the unusual inventory shortage faced by many dealerships could mean that deals are stuck in the pipeline and, when accounted for, will move the numbers significantly.
“Hyundai and Ford were the biggest winners in the Cash for Clunkers contest, experiencing significant growth in August sales compared with a year ago,” said Edmunds.com Senior Analyst Michelle Krebs, whose analysis of Edmunds.com’s August sales forecast can be found on AutoObserver.com. “This is likely to be a record month for Hyundai, beating their prior sales record by a mile – maybe as much as 40 percent.”
“In contrast, some automakers couldn’t really make Cash for Clunkers work for them, and their August sales suffered as a result,” Krebs noted, “Chrysler and GM – both hurt by extended factory shutdowns during their Chapter 11 proceedings – had limited inventory to feed Cash for Clunkers, while high-end automakers didn’t have the right products for these buyers.”
The combined monthly U.S. market share for Chrysler, Ford and GM domestic nameplates is estimated to be 42.2 percent in August 2009, down from 45.7 percent in August 2008 and down from 44.2 percent in July 2009.
Edmunds.com predicts Chrysler will sell 86,000 units in August 2009, down 22 percent compared to August 2008 and down 3 percent from July 2009. This would result in a new car market share of 7.4 percent for Chrysler in August 2009, down from 8.8 percent in August 2008 and down from 8.9 percent in July 2009.
Edmunds.com predicts Ford will sell 185,000 units in August 2009, up 22 percent compared to August 2008 and up 13 percent from July 2009. This would result in a new car market share of 15.9 percent of new car sales in August 2009 for Ford, up from 12.2 percent in August 2008 but down from 16.4 percent in July 2009.
Edmunds.com predicts GM will sell 222,000 units in August 2009, down 28 percent compared to August 2008 but up 18 percent from July 2009. GM's market share is expected to be 19.0 percent of new vehicle sales in August 2009, down from 24.7 percent in August 2008 and down from 18.9 percent in July 2009.
Edmunds.com predicts Honda will sell 137,000 units in August 2009, down 7 percent from August 2008 but up 19 percent from July 2009. Honda’s market share is expected to be 11.8 percent in August 2009, flat compared to 11.8 percent in August 2008 and up from 11.5 percent in July 2009.
Edmunds.com predicts Hyundai will sell 108,000 units in August 2009, up 63 percent from August 2008 and up 44 percent from July 2009. Hyundai’s market share is expected to be 9.3 percent in August 2009, up from 5.3 percent in August 2008 and up from 7.5 percent in July 2009.
Edmunds.com predicts Nissan will sell 89,000 units in August 2009, down 18 percent from August 2008 but up 25 percent from July 2009. Nissan's market share is expected to be 7.7 percent in August 2009, down from 8.7 percent in August 2008 and up from 7.2 percent in July 2009.
Edmunds.com predicts Toyota will sell 209,000 units in August 2009, down 1 percent from August 2008 and up 20 percent from July 2009. Toyota's market share is expected to be 18.0 percent in August 2009, up from 17.0 percent in August 2008 and up from 17.6 percent in July 2009.
Edmunds.com Forecasts August Auto Sales: Predicts Year’s Highest SAAR, Notes Unprecedented Sales Volatility
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be around 1.17 million units, nearly a six percent decrease from August 2008 but up nearly 18 percent from July 2009, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information.
Edmunds.com analysts predict that August’s Seasonally Adjusted Annualized Rate (SAAR) could be just over 13 million, this year’s highest by far. However, a week-by-week analysis reveals that this summer has been the industry’s most volatile period in history, due to the government’s Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), also known as Cash for Clunkers.
“Cash for Clunkers sent the sales rate on a wild roller coaster ride,” said Edmunds.com Senior Analyst Jessica Caldwell. “The SAAR surpassed 19 million in late July, bounced around in the 15 million range early in August and has fallen to around eight million currently. Ending August on such a low note does not bode well for September.”
Edmunds.com analysts note that the unusual inventory shortage faced by many dealerships could mean that deals are stuck in the pipeline and, when accounted for, will move the numbers significantly.
“Hyundai and Ford were the biggest winners in the Cash for Clunkers contest, experiencing significant growth in August sales compared with a year ago,” said Edmunds.com Senior Analyst Michelle Krebs, whose analysis of Edmunds.com’s August sales forecast can be found on AutoObserver.com. “This is likely to be a record month for Hyundai, beating their prior sales record by a mile – maybe as much as 40 percent.”
“In contrast, some automakers couldn’t really make Cash for Clunkers work for them, and their August sales suffered as a result,” Krebs noted, “Chrysler and GM – both hurt by extended factory shutdowns during their Chapter 11 proceedings – had limited inventory to feed Cash for Clunkers, while high-end automakers didn’t have the right products for these buyers.”
The combined monthly U.S. market share for Chrysler, Ford and GM domestic nameplates is estimated to be 42.2 percent in August 2009, down from 45.7 percent in August 2008 and down from 44.2 percent in July 2009.
Edmunds.com predicts Chrysler will sell 86,000 units in August 2009, down 22 percent compared to August 2008 and down 3 percent from July 2009. This would result in a new car market share of 7.4 percent for Chrysler in August 2009, down from 8.8 percent in August 2008 and down from 8.9 percent in July 2009.
Edmunds.com predicts Ford will sell 185,000 units in August 2009, up 22 percent compared to August 2008 and up 13 percent from July 2009. This would result in a new car market share of 15.9 percent of new car sales in August 2009 for Ford, up from 12.2 percent in August 2008 but down from 16.4 percent in July 2009.
Edmunds.com predicts GM will sell 222,000 units in August 2009, down 28 percent compared to August 2008 but up 18 percent from July 2009. GM's market share is expected to be 19.0 percent of new vehicle sales in August 2009, down from 24.7 percent in August 2008 and down from 18.9 percent in July 2009.
Edmunds.com predicts Honda will sell 137,000 units in August 2009, down 7 percent from August 2008 but up 19 percent from July 2009. Honda’s market share is expected to be 11.8 percent in August 2009, flat compared to 11.8 percent in August 2008 and up from 11.5 percent in July 2009.
Edmunds.com predicts Hyundai will sell 108,000 units in August 2009, up 63 percent from August 2008 and up 44 percent from July 2009. Hyundai’s market share is expected to be 9.3 percent in August 2009, up from 5.3 percent in August 2008 and up from 7.5 percent in July 2009.
Edmunds.com predicts Nissan will sell 89,000 units in August 2009, down 18 percent from August 2008 but up 25 percent from July 2009. Nissan's market share is expected to be 7.7 percent in August 2009, down from 8.7 percent in August 2008 and up from 7.2 percent in July 2009.
Edmunds.com predicts Toyota will sell 209,000 units in August 2009, down 1 percent from August 2008 and up 20 percent from July 2009. Toyota's market share is expected to be 18.0 percent in August 2009, up from 17.0 percent in August 2008 and up from 17.6 percent in July 2009.
08-31-09, 09:35 AM
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hyundai rising... wow.
09-01-09, 08:57 AM
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Volkswagen of America Reports August Sales
Best Sales Month Since December 2005
HERNDON, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported August 2009 sales of 24,823 units representing an increase of 11.4 percent over August 2008.
The government sponsored Car Allowance Rebate System, otherwise known as Cash for Clunkers, helped Volkswagen post its best sales month since December 2005. With a full model range of fuel efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles Volkswagen was well positioned for the program. Volkswagen of America's volume model, the Jetta, also posted its best sales month since December 2005 with 12,872 total units. Volkswagen's versatile compact Sport Utility Vehicle, the Tiguan, posted strong August sales results with 1,750 units. CC and Routan also posted extremely strong August results with sales of 1,980 and 2,098 units respectively.
"We are extremely pleased with our August sales results. The government sponsored Cash for Clunkers program was instrumental at sparking the entire auto industry. The fact that Volkswagen currently has more vehicles that attain 25 miles per gallon or better on the highway than any other brand well positioned us to capitalize on the program," said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "Volkswagen's success in the program is best illustrated by how well our extremely fuel efficient TDI models sold during the program, resulting in virtual sold out situation of our model year 2009 TDI inventory. However, 2010 model year Jetta sedan TDI's are now available in dealer showrooms and Jetta SportWagen TDI's will be available later this month," added Barnes.
SOURCE Volkswagen of America, Inc.
HERNDON, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported August 2009 sales of 24,823 units representing an increase of 11.4 percent over August 2008.
The government sponsored Car Allowance Rebate System, otherwise known as Cash for Clunkers, helped Volkswagen post its best sales month since December 2005. With a full model range of fuel efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles Volkswagen was well positioned for the program. Volkswagen of America's volume model, the Jetta, also posted its best sales month since December 2005 with 12,872 total units. Volkswagen's versatile compact Sport Utility Vehicle, the Tiguan, posted strong August sales results with 1,750 units. CC and Routan also posted extremely strong August results with sales of 1,980 and 2,098 units respectively.
"We are extremely pleased with our August sales results. The government sponsored Cash for Clunkers program was instrumental at sparking the entire auto industry. The fact that Volkswagen currently has more vehicles that attain 25 miles per gallon or better on the highway than any other brand well positioned us to capitalize on the program," said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "Volkswagen's success in the program is best illustrated by how well our extremely fuel efficient TDI models sold during the program, resulting in virtual sold out situation of our model year 2009 TDI inventory. However, 2010 model year Jetta sedan TDI's are now available in dealer showrooms and Jetta SportWagen TDI's will be available later this month," added Barnes.
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VW-US Snapshot -------YEAR-TO-DATE-------
August August Yr/Yr August August Yr/Yr
-09 -08 % -09 YTD -08 YTD %
Actual Actual change Actual Actual change
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------- --------
Rabbit 826 1,971 -58.1% 5,425 15,802 -65.7%
GTI 787 1,431 -45.0% 5,124 9,422 -45.6%
R32 4 201 -98.0% 139 2,638 -94.7%
-------- -------- -------- ---------
Total Rabbit/
GTI/R32 1,617 3,603 -55.1% 10,688 27,862 -61.6%
Jetta Sdn 11,739 10,350 13.4% 60,509 65,369 -7.4%
SportWagen 1,133 867 30.7% 11,084 1,481 648.4%
-------- -------- ---------
Total Jetta 12,872 11,217 14.8% 71,593 66,850 7.1%
New Beetle - Coupe 1,125 1,549 -27.4% 6,687 11,296 -40.8%
- Convertible 551 995 -44.6% 3,299 9,047 -63.5%
-------- -------- ---------
Total New Beetle 1,676 2,544 -34.1% 9,986 20,343 -50.9%
Eos 861 1,163 -26.0% 5,399 10,792 -50.0%
Passat Sdn 1,233 1,719 -28.3% 6,866 19,399 -64.6%
Wgn 247 488 -49.4% 1,632 4,577 -64.3%
-------- -------- ---------
Total Passat 1,480 2,207 -32.9% 8,498 23,976 -64.6%
CC 1,980 - N/A 12,897 N/A
Tiguan 1,750 1,031 69.7% 8,953 3,600 148.7%
Touareg 489 527 -7.2% 2,669 4,835 -44.8%
Routan 2,098 - N/A 11,738 N/A
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TOTAL 24,823 22,292 11.4% 142,421 158,258 -10.0%
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09-01-09, 08:59 AM
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Daimler AG
Daimler AG Reports a Total of 18,734 Cars Sold for the Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. for August 2009
BERLIN GERMANY
-- Mercedes-Benz USA Records Strongest Sales Month So Far in 2009 and Reports August Sales of 17,112
-- smart USA Continues to Improve Monthly Sales in 2009 and Records 1,622 Sales in August
NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division in the U.S. (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 18,734 units, a decline of 10.5 percent compared to August 2008. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported August sales of 17,112 vehicles. Although August volume was slightly off by 7.5 percent versus August 2008, August sales were MBUSA's strongest so far this year and marked the fourth month of increasing sales momentum.
The volume leaders for the month were the E-, C-, and M-Class with sales of 4,671, 4,253, and 2,577 respectively. The all-new 9th generation 2010 E-Class continues to exhibit strong sales performance, topping August 2008 by 74.2%.
On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 118,428 new vehicles, a decrease of 25.3 percent over the comparable period last year.
smart USA recorded 1,622 sales in August 2009, an increase of 14.3% versus July 2009, and its best month since March of this year and second consecutive month over month sales increase. Since its introduction in the United States, there are now over 36,000 smart fortwos traveling the roads throughout America. The smart fortwo offers the right balance of power, outstanding fuel efficiency, innovative safety features, environmental friendliness and excellent value.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA will be announced later today in a separate press release issued by Mercedes-Benz USA.
SOURCE Daimler Communications
BERLIN GERMANY
-- Mercedes-Benz USA Records Strongest Sales Month So Far in 2009 and Reports August Sales of 17,112
-- smart USA Continues to Improve Monthly Sales in 2009 and Records 1,622 Sales in August
NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division in the U.S. (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 18,734 units, a decline of 10.5 percent compared to August 2008. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported August sales of 17,112 vehicles. Although August volume was slightly off by 7.5 percent versus August 2008, August sales were MBUSA's strongest so far this year and marked the fourth month of increasing sales momentum.
The volume leaders for the month were the E-, C-, and M-Class with sales of 4,671, 4,253, and 2,577 respectively. The all-new 9th generation 2010 E-Class continues to exhibit strong sales performance, topping August 2008 by 74.2%.
On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 118,428 new vehicles, a decrease of 25.3 percent over the comparable period last year.
smart USA recorded 1,622 sales in August 2009, an increase of 14.3% versus July 2009, and its best month since March of this year and second consecutive month over month sales increase. Since its introduction in the United States, there are now over 36,000 smart fortwos traveling the roads throughout America. The smart fortwo offers the right balance of power, outstanding fuel efficiency, innovative safety features, environmental friendliness and excellent value.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA will be announced later today in a separate press release issued by Mercedes-Benz USA.
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Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. Sales Summary Through August 2009
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Month Sales Sales CYTD
----------- % ---------- %
Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
------- ----- ------ ------- ----- ------
Mercedes-Benz USA 17,112 18,507 -7.5% 118,428 158,519 -25.3%
----------------- ------ ------ ---- ------- ------- -----
smart USA 1,622 2,420 -33.0% 11,607 16,378 -29.1%
--------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ -----
Mercedes-Benz USA /
smartUSA combined 18,734 20,927 -10.5% 130,035 174,897 -25.7%
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09-01-09, 09:01 AM
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Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz Reports August Sales of 17,112
MIAMI, FL UNITED STATES
MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported August sales of 17,112 vehicles. Although August volume was slightly off by 7.5 percent versus August 2008, August sales were MBUSA's strongest so far this year and marked the fourth month of increasing sales momentum.
The volume leaders for the month were the E-, C-, and M-Class with sales of 4,671, 4,253, and 2,577 respectively. The all-new 9(th) generation 2010 E-Class continues to exhibit strong sales performance, topping August 2008 by 74.2%.
On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 118,428 new vehicles, a decrease of 25.3 percent over the comparable period last year.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,315 vehicles in August; a 1.9 percent decrease compared to August 2008 sales of 6,440 vehicles. Year-to-date sales for the MBCPO program are 51,410, a 19.6 percent increase over 2008 year-to-date sales (42,973 vehicles) during the same timeframe.
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA)
MIAMI, FL UNITED STATES
MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported August sales of 17,112 vehicles. Although August volume was slightly off by 7.5 percent versus August 2008, August sales were MBUSA's strongest so far this year and marked the fourth month of increasing sales momentum.
The volume leaders for the month were the E-, C-, and M-Class with sales of 4,671, 4,253, and 2,577 respectively. The all-new 9(th) generation 2010 E-Class continues to exhibit strong sales performance, topping August 2008 by 74.2%.
On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 118,428 new vehicles, a decrease of 25.3 percent over the comparable period last year.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,315 vehicles in August; a 1.9 percent decrease compared to August 2008 sales of 6,440 vehicles. Year-to-date sales for the MBCPO program are 51,410, a 19.6 percent increase over 2008 year-to-date sales (42,973 vehicles) during the same timeframe.
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MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Sales -- August 2009
Model August '09 August '08 Monthly % YTD 2009 YTD 2008 Yearly %
C-CLASS 4,253 6,990 -39.2% 34,432 50,593 -31.9%
E-CLASS 4,671 2,681 74.2% 22,928 27,782 -17.5%
S-CLASS 1,031 1,700 -39.4% 6,705 12,916 -48.1%
CL-CLASS 140 232 -39.7% 947 1,955 -51.6%
SL-CLASS 258 477 -45.9% 2,751 4,379 -37.2%
CLK-CLASS 351 613 -42.7% 5,918 7,778 -23.9%
SLK-CLASS 190 356 -46.6% 2,075 3,864 -46.3%
CLS-CLASS 125 313 -60.1% 1,932 4,493 -57.0%
R-CLASS 39 469 -91.7% 2,067 6,003 -65.6%
M-CLASS 2,577 2,430 6.0% 14,855 22,517 -34.0%
G-CLASS 37 62 -40.3% 389 616 -36.9%
GL-CLASS 1,775 2,184 -18.7% 8,972 15,623 -42.6%
GLK-CLASS 1,665 - - 14,457 - -
GRAND TOTAL 17,112 18,507 -7.5% 118,428 158,519 -25.3%
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09-01-09, 09:04 AM
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July
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June
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If you are going to take the work compiled here and use it on your/other forum, at least give credit to here/us for the source of the info. Don't just steal the info compiled. Thank you.
Mike
Disclaimer- Some cars blend categories. You might not agree 100% where some are placed. This is informational only, you can decipher it as you please. This is not the golden list. Zeus didn't approve it. Its something I enjoy and like to share with members. Don't cry and run to mommy if you don't like where something is placed. Some cars and categories blend lines with me, I put them where I think they fit best. Yes I may add some cars together for informational purposes. If seeing some Lexus figures bunched together angers you that much you may need to visit a strip club and ask for the "Special" since you are that angry. Thanks
Also before making assumptions, be aware different vehicles have different sales goals and many times its not apples to apples. For instance its easy to say A car is outselling B car but B car might have much lower targets. Be aware of the sales goals.
So far.....
Automaker
Lexus-22,892 (an increase of 4k over last month)
BMW- 19,232
Mercedes- 17,112
3 series-9,833(for comparisons sake)
Acura-9,625
RX-9,317 (for comparisons sake)
Buick- 8,612
Audi- 8,057 (another month passing Infiniti, Audi is coming....told yall
)
Infiniti- 7,732
Cadillac- 6931
Lincoln- 5,874
Volvo- 5,826
Saab- 484
YTD 2009
Lexus- 131,469
BMW- 129,176
Mercedes- 118,428
Acura- 69,369
Buick- 62,934
Cadillac- 61,685
Infiniti- 53,276
Lincoln- 53,256
Audi- 52,309[
Volvo- 42,013
Saab- 6,444
Sub-entry level
Milan- 3844
TSX-2925
1 series- 914
C30-665
S40-1226 (now includes wagon version V50)
A3-479
Could be luxury
Maxima- 4,552
Genesis-2,316 (sedan and now coupe)
Avalon- 2,227
CC-1980
G8- 1,521
Lucerne- 1,645
Entry Level
ES/IS/HS- 11,027 (3 entry level and just for comparisons sake)
3 series (all models)- 9,833Almost a 2k jump from last month
ES- 5,629
G37 (Sedan/Coupe/Convert)-4,903
IS- 4,855(now includes IS-C)
A4/A5-4,700
C-class- 4,450
A4- 3,823
G37 Sedan- 3,341
TL-3,003 (failure as predicted, getting outsold by everything that is older pretty much)
LaCrosse- 2,816
CTS- 2,584
MKZ-1,621
S60-655 (now includes V70 wagon, remember life cycle is over)
HS-543 (wasn't sold a full month)
9-3- 352
Mid Level
E-class- 4,671 (now includes coupe E-class sales)
5-series 3,536 over 1k jump from last month
MKS - 1,370
GS- 669
M35/45- 618
S80-565
A6- 561
STS- 337
RL-149
9-5- 52
Flagship
S-class-1,031 (big jump from 638 last month)
LS- 880
7 series- 862
A8-109
Coupe/Convert (new category)
G37- 1,562
A5- 921
911- 673
Z4-547
C70-440
CLK-351
Boxster/Cayman- 344
SL-258
6 series-231
SLK-190
TT- 189
CL-140
R8-85
XLR-51
SC-34
Cute Useless Ute
GLK-1,665
Q5-1,496
XC70-767
RDX-728
X3- 670
EX- 665
SUV Midsize
RX-9,317 (the 500lbs gorilla)
Enclave- 4,151
X5/X6- 2639
MDX-2820M-class- 2577
X5- 2,295
MKX- 2,132
RX 450h-1,754.
SRX- 1,401
FX- 938
XC90-747
GX-716
Cayenne- 509 (sized but not priced like one)
X6- 344 45% loss from last month
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Cayenne- 541
Tourag-489[/COLOR]
SUV Large
GL-1,744 (big jump from 844 last month)
Escalade (All models)- 1,726
QX-608
Navigator- 471
Q7-394
LX-249
Minivan-(New Category)
Caravan-10,648
Odyssey- 8,904
Sienna- 7,849
Town & Country-7,530
Routon- 2,098
Quest-1,157
R-class- 39
Entourage-20
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...uto-sales.html
June
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...les-sales.html
If you are going to take the work compiled here and use it on your/other forum, at least give credit to here/us for the source of the info. Don't just steal the info compiled. Thank you.
Mike
Disclaimer- Some cars blend categories. You might not agree 100% where some are placed. This is informational only, you can decipher it as you please. This is not the golden list. Zeus didn't approve it. Its something I enjoy and like to share with members. Don't cry and run to mommy if you don't like where something is placed. Some cars and categories blend lines with me, I put them where I think they fit best. Yes I may add some cars together for informational purposes. If seeing some Lexus figures bunched together angers you that much you may need to visit a strip club and ask for the "Special" since you are that angry. Thanks
Also before making assumptions, be aware different vehicles have different sales goals and many times its not apples to apples. For instance its easy to say A car is outselling B car but B car might have much lower targets. Be aware of the sales goals.
So far.....
Automaker
Lexus-22,892 (an increase of 4k over last month)
BMW- 19,232
Mercedes- 17,112
3 series-9,833(for comparisons sake)
Acura-9,625
RX-9,317 (for comparisons sake)
Buick- 8,612
Audi- 8,057 (another month passing Infiniti, Audi is coming....told yall
)Infiniti- 7,732
Cadillac- 6931
Lincoln- 5,874
Volvo- 5,826
Saab- 484
YTD 2009
Lexus- 131,469
BMW- 129,176
Mercedes- 118,428
Acura- 69,369
Buick- 62,934
Cadillac- 61,685
Infiniti- 53,276
Lincoln- 53,256
Audi- 52,309[
Volvo- 42,013
Saab- 6,444
Sub-entry level
Milan- 3844
TSX-2925
1 series- 914
C30-665
S40-1226 (now includes wagon version V50)
A3-479
Could be luxury
Maxima- 4,552
Genesis-2,316 (sedan and now coupe)
Avalon- 2,227
CC-1980
G8- 1,521
Lucerne- 1,645
Entry Level
ES/IS/HS- 11,027 (3 entry level and just for comparisons sake)
3 series (all models)- 9,833Almost a 2k jump from last month
ES- 5,629
G37 (Sedan/Coupe/Convert)-4,903
IS- 4,855(now includes IS-C)
A4/A5-4,700
C-class- 4,450
A4- 3,823
G37 Sedan- 3,341
TL-3,003 (failure as predicted, getting outsold by everything that is older pretty much)
LaCrosse- 2,816
CTS- 2,584
MKZ-1,621
S60-655 (now includes V70 wagon, remember life cycle is over)
HS-543 (wasn't sold a full month)
9-3- 352
Mid Level
E-class- 4,671 (now includes coupe E-class sales)
5-series 3,536 over 1k jump from last month
MKS - 1,370
GS- 669
M35/45- 618
S80-565
A6- 561
STS- 337
RL-149
9-5- 52
Flagship
S-class-1,031 (big jump from 638 last month)
LS- 880
7 series- 862
A8-109
Coupe/Convert (new category)
G37- 1,562
A5- 921
911- 673
Z4-547
C70-440
CLK-351
Boxster/Cayman- 344
SL-258
6 series-231
SLK-190
TT- 189
CL-140
R8-85
XLR-51
SC-34
Cute Useless Ute
GLK-1,665
Q5-1,496
XC70-767
RDX-728
X3- 670
EX- 665
SUV Midsize
RX-9,317 (the 500lbs gorilla)
Enclave- 4,151
X5/X6- 2639
MDX-2820M-class- 2577
X5- 2,295
MKX- 2,132
RX 450h-1,754.
SRX- 1,401
FX- 938
XC90-747
GX-716
Cayenne- 509 (sized but not priced like one)
X6- 344 45% loss from last month
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Cayenne- 541
Tourag-489[/COLOR]
SUV Large
GL-1,744 (big jump from 844 last month)
Escalade (All models)- 1,726
QX-608
Navigator- 471
Q7-394
LX-249
Minivan-(New Category)
Caravan-10,648
Odyssey- 8,904
Sienna- 7,849
Town & Country-7,530
Routon- 2,098
Quest-1,157
R-class- 39
Entourage-20
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09-01-09, 09:10 AM
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Ford's Strong Lineup Drives Retail Sales Up 21 Percent
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury retail sales increased 21 percent versus a year ago; total sales (including fleet) were 176,323, up 17 percent versus a year ago
Ford's August sales increase follows July increase, making Ford one of the only manufacturers to post back-to-back sales increases
Record sales in August for Ford's Focus, Fusion, Escape, Edge and Flex and Mercury Mariner; Mercury Milan sales up 112%
In a sign of economic recovery, Ford posted the best Ranger (up 57 percent) and F-Series (up 13 percent) sales in more than a year; Transit Connect sales 70 percent higher than plan
All-new Taurus and fuel-saving EcoBoost engines gain momentum in August
Ford (NYSE: F), Lincoln and Mercury dealers reported a 21 percent increase in retail sales in August as customer demand for Ford's fuel-efficient cars, crossovers and trucks enabled the company to post its second consecutive increase in monthly sales. Total sales - including fleet customer deliveries - were 176,323, up 17 percent versus last year.
"We have the freshest lineup of new products in the industry," said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. "Ford's leadership in quality, fuel-efficiency, safety and technology all are resonating with consumers, and it is being reflected in our sales results."
Ford now has gained retail market share in 10 of the last 11 months. Plus, internal and external studies continue to show a positive trend in favorable consumer opinion about Ford, and a growing number of consumers are shifting consideration to Ford vehicles.
August Sales Highlights
Ford Focus sales totaled 25,547, an August record and up 56 percent versus a year ago. The Focus is among the most fuel-efficient compact cars in America with an EPA highway rating of 35 mpg.
Ford Fusion sales totaled 21,010, a sales record for any month and up 132 percent versus a year ago. Mercury Milan sales were 3,844, up 112 percent. The Fusion and Milan and their hybrid versions are the most fuel-efficient mid-size sedans in America.
Ford Escape sales totaled 20,933, a sales record for August, and up 49 percent versus a year ago. Mercury Mariner sales were 3,921 (also a record for August), up 50 percent. The Escape Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid are the most fuel-efficient utility vehicles in America.
Ford Edge sales totaled 10,845, an August sales record and up 9 percent versus a year ago.
Ford Flex sales totaled 4,151, an August sales record and up 107 percent versus a year ago. The Flex is among the most fuel-efficient full-size crossover utilities in America.
Total Ford, Lincoln and Mercury crossover utility vehicle sales were 42,241, an August sales record and up 28 percent versus a year ago.
Ford's hybrid vehicles - Fusion, Milan, Escape and Mariner - posted combined sales of 4,695, an August sales record and up 251 percent versus a year ago. At 41 miles per gallon, the Fusion Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient mid-size sedan in America - 8 mpg better than the Toyota Camry Hybrid.
Signs of Economic Recovery
Early signs of economic recovery are suggested by this month's sales results for Ford's pickup trucks and the all-new Transit Connect van. Sales of the Ford F-Series - America's best-selling truck - were 45,590, up 13 percent. Sales of the Ford Ranger - the most-fuel-efficient pickup in America - were 7,746, up 57 percent. Sales for each truck were the highest in more than a year, and it was the first sales increase for F-Series since October 2006.
The Transit Connect, a small, fuel-efficient purpose-built van, is the first ONE FORD global vehicle to be sold in the United States. August sales for the Transit Connect were 2,220 versus 417 in July, and sales were 70 percent higher than the company's goal for the month.
"We're very pleased with the balanced performance of our products - from Focus to F-Series," said Czubay. "We are hopeful that the sales of our pickups and all-new Transit Connect are an indication that small business owners are seeing signs of recovery and gaining confidence in the outlook for stronger business conditions."
Ford Taurus and EcoBoost Gain Momentum
Sales of the all-new 2010 Ford Taurus sedan totaled 2,355 versus 309 in July. With limited availability as production continues to ramp up, Taurus retail sales nearly matched year-ago levels and more than double the company's goal for the month. Favorable third-party reviews are putting Taurus on the shopping list of even long-time foreign car owners, who cite the Taurus' design, technology and interior luxury and comfort as reasons for purchase.
Also gaining momentum is Ford's new EcoBoost engine - with dealer orders for EcoBoost-equipped models exceeding company expectations. EcoBoost uses gasoline turbocharged direct-injection technology for up to 20 percent better fuel economy, 15 percent fewer CO2 emissions and superior driving performance versus larger displacement engines. It is now on sale in the Ford Taurus SHO and Flex and Lincoln MKS, and soon on the MKT crossover vehicle. In these vehicles, EcoBoost provides the fuel economy of a six-cylinder and the performance of a V-8.
"Customers tell us they love our new products, and their favorable opinion of the Ford brand is continuing to gain strength," said Czubay. "All of us at Ford remain absolutely committed to building on this progress and delivering even more products that customers truly want and value."
Note: The sales data included in this release and the accompanying tables are based largely on data reported by dealers representing their sales to retail and fleet customers.
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury retail sales increased 21 percent versus a year ago; total sales (including fleet) were 176,323, up 17 percent versus a year ago
Ford's August sales increase follows July increase, making Ford one of the only manufacturers to post back-to-back sales increases
Record sales in August for Ford's Focus, Fusion, Escape, Edge and Flex and Mercury Mariner; Mercury Milan sales up 112%
In a sign of economic recovery, Ford posted the best Ranger (up 57 percent) and F-Series (up 13 percent) sales in more than a year; Transit Connect sales 70 percent higher than plan
All-new Taurus and fuel-saving EcoBoost engines gain momentum in August
Ford (NYSE: F), Lincoln and Mercury dealers reported a 21 percent increase in retail sales in August as customer demand for Ford's fuel-efficient cars, crossovers and trucks enabled the company to post its second consecutive increase in monthly sales. Total sales - including fleet customer deliveries - were 176,323, up 17 percent versus last year.
"We have the freshest lineup of new products in the industry," said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. "Ford's leadership in quality, fuel-efficiency, safety and technology all are resonating with consumers, and it is being reflected in our sales results."
Ford now has gained retail market share in 10 of the last 11 months. Plus, internal and external studies continue to show a positive trend in favorable consumer opinion about Ford, and a growing number of consumers are shifting consideration to Ford vehicles.
August Sales Highlights
Ford Focus sales totaled 25,547, an August record and up 56 percent versus a year ago. The Focus is among the most fuel-efficient compact cars in America with an EPA highway rating of 35 mpg.
Ford Fusion sales totaled 21,010, a sales record for any month and up 132 percent versus a year ago. Mercury Milan sales were 3,844, up 112 percent. The Fusion and Milan and their hybrid versions are the most fuel-efficient mid-size sedans in America.
Ford Escape sales totaled 20,933, a sales record for August, and up 49 percent versus a year ago. Mercury Mariner sales were 3,921 (also a record for August), up 50 percent. The Escape Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid are the most fuel-efficient utility vehicles in America.
Ford Edge sales totaled 10,845, an August sales record and up 9 percent versus a year ago.
Ford Flex sales totaled 4,151, an August sales record and up 107 percent versus a year ago. The Flex is among the most fuel-efficient full-size crossover utilities in America.
Total Ford, Lincoln and Mercury crossover utility vehicle sales were 42,241, an August sales record and up 28 percent versus a year ago.
Ford's hybrid vehicles - Fusion, Milan, Escape and Mariner - posted combined sales of 4,695, an August sales record and up 251 percent versus a year ago. At 41 miles per gallon, the Fusion Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient mid-size sedan in America - 8 mpg better than the Toyota Camry Hybrid.
Signs of Economic Recovery
Early signs of economic recovery are suggested by this month's sales results for Ford's pickup trucks and the all-new Transit Connect van. Sales of the Ford F-Series - America's best-selling truck - were 45,590, up 13 percent. Sales of the Ford Ranger - the most-fuel-efficient pickup in America - were 7,746, up 57 percent. Sales for each truck were the highest in more than a year, and it was the first sales increase for F-Series since October 2006.
The Transit Connect, a small, fuel-efficient purpose-built van, is the first ONE FORD global vehicle to be sold in the United States. August sales for the Transit Connect were 2,220 versus 417 in July, and sales were 70 percent higher than the company's goal for the month.
"We're very pleased with the balanced performance of our products - from Focus to F-Series," said Czubay. "We are hopeful that the sales of our pickups and all-new Transit Connect are an indication that small business owners are seeing signs of recovery and gaining confidence in the outlook for stronger business conditions."
Ford Taurus and EcoBoost Gain Momentum
Sales of the all-new 2010 Ford Taurus sedan totaled 2,355 versus 309 in July. With limited availability as production continues to ramp up, Taurus retail sales nearly matched year-ago levels and more than double the company's goal for the month. Favorable third-party reviews are putting Taurus on the shopping list of even long-time foreign car owners, who cite the Taurus' design, technology and interior luxury and comfort as reasons for purchase.
Also gaining momentum is Ford's new EcoBoost engine - with dealer orders for EcoBoost-equipped models exceeding company expectations. EcoBoost uses gasoline turbocharged direct-injection technology for up to 20 percent better fuel economy, 15 percent fewer CO2 emissions and superior driving performance versus larger displacement engines. It is now on sale in the Ford Taurus SHO and Flex and Lincoln MKS, and soon on the MKT crossover vehicle. In these vehicles, EcoBoost provides the fuel economy of a six-cylinder and the performance of a V-8.
"Customers tell us they love our new products, and their favorable opinion of the Ford brand is continuing to gain strength," said Czubay. "All of us at Ford remain absolutely committed to building on this progress and delivering even more products that customers truly want and value."
Note: The sales data included in this release and the accompanying tables are based largely on data reported by dealers representing their sales to retail and fleet customers.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY AUGUST 2009 U.S. SALES
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August % Year-To-Date %
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2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
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Sales By Brand
Ford 161,369 133,088 21.2 963,852 1,250,834 -22.9
Lincoln 5,874 9,540 -38.4 53,256 75,253 -29.2
Mercury 9,080 8,393 8.2 63,805 90,400 -29.4
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Total Ford,
Lincoln and
Mercury 176,323 151,021 16.8 1,080,913 1,416,487 -23.7
Volvo 5,826 4,669 24.8 42,013 55,974 -24.9
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Total Ford
Motor
Company 182,149 155,690 17.0 1,122,926 1,472,461 -23.7
Ford, Lincoln and
Mercury Sales
By Type
Cars 65,654 52,677 24.6 407,882 510,299 -20.1
Crossover
Utility Vehicles 42,241 32,927 28.3 245,982 273,320 -10.0
Sport Utility
Vehicles 7,199 10,852 -33.7 57,762 119,773 -51.8
Trucks
and Vans 61,229 54,565 12.2 369,287 513,095 -28.0
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Total Trucks 110,669 98,344 12.5 673,031 906,188 -25.7
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Total Vehicles 176,323 151,021 16.8 1,080,913 1,416,487 -23.7
FORD BRAND AUGUST 2009 U.S. SALES
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August % Year-To-Date %
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2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
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Crown Victoria 1,382 3,930 -64.8 23,331 35,695 -34.6
Taurus 3,398 4,462 -23.8 22,539 40,478 -44.3
Fusion 21,010 9,073 131.6 123,766 107,603 15.0
Focus 25,547 16,387 55.9 116,731 155,036 -24.7
Mustang 6,289 8,197 -23.3 46,763 73,961 -36.8
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Ford Cars 57,626 42,049 37.0 333,130 412,773 -19.3
Flex 4,151 2,010 106.5 27,843 5,593 397.8
Edge 10,845 9,962 8.9 59,962 87,197 -31.2
Escape 20,933 14,025 49.3 117,576 116,511 0.9
Taurus X 259 1,670 -84.5 5,909 18,473 -68.0
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Ford
Crossover
Utility
Vehicles 36,188 27,667 30.8 211,290 227,774 -7.2
Expedition 1,676 3,867 -56.7 18,197 39,627 -54.1
Explorer 4,650 5,502 -15.5 32,092 60,841 -47.3
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Ford Sport
Utility
Vehicles 6,326 9,369 -32.5 50,289 100,468 -49.9
F-Series 45,590 40,429 12.8 261,549 359,971 -27.3
Ranger 7,746 4,920 57.4 41,864 50,900 -17.8
Econoline/
Club Wagon 5,350 8,081 -33.8 60,030 93,802 -36.0
Transit Connect 2,220 0 NA 2,637 0 NA
Low Cab Forward 12 55 -78.2 179 690 -74.1
Heavy Trucks 311 518 -40.0 2,884 4,456 -35.3
--- --- ----- -----
Ford Trucks
and Vans 61,229 54,003 13.4 369,143 509,819 -27.6
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Ford Brand 161,369 133,088 21.2 963,852 1,250,834 -22.9
LINCOLN BRAND AUGUST 2009 U.S. SALES
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August % Year-To-Date %
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2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
MKS 1,370 2,374 -42.3 11,036 5,038 119.1
MKZ 1,621 2,358 -31.3 14,961 23,336 -35.9
Town Car 280 672 -58.3 8,226 10,654 -22.8
MKX 2,132 2,651 -19.6 14,874 22,224 -33.1
Navigator 471 923 -49.0 4,015 10,725 -62.6
Mark LT 0 562 -100.0 144 3,276 -95.6
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Lincoln Brand 5,874 9,540 -38.4 53,256 75,253 -29.2
MERCURY BRAND AUGUST 2009 U.S. SALES
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August % Year-To-Date %
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2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Grand Marquis 624 2,182 -71.4 14,863 21,492 -30.8
Sable 289 1,226 -76.4 5,999 12,928 -53.6
Milan 3,844 1,816 111.7 19,667 24,078 -18.3
Mariner 3,921 2,609 50.3 19,818 23,322 -15.0
Mountaineer 402 560 -28.2 3,458 8,580 -59.7
--- --- ----- -----
Mercury Brand 9,080 8,393 8.2 63,805 90,400 -29.4
VOLVO BRAND AUGUST 2009 U.S. SALES
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August % Year-To-Date %
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2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
S40 924 512 80.5 4,997 7,715 -35.2
V50 302 100 202.0 1,256 1,251 0.4
S60 516 467 10.5 5,532 7,187 -23.0
S80 565 576 -1.9 5,956 8,233 -27.7
V70 139 195 -28.7 1,293 2,531 -48.9
XC60 767 0 NA 5,056 0 NA
XC70 761 772 -1.4 4,297 7,074 -39.3
XC90 747 1,175 -36.4 6,360 14,186 -55.2
C70 440 462 -4.8 4,185 4,606 -9.1
C30 665 410 62.2 3,081 3,191 -3.4
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Volvo Brand 5,826 4,669 24.8 42,013 55,974 -24.9
09-01-09, 09:51 AM
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FORD CANADA SALES UP 7%; MARKS THIRD CONSECUTIVE MONTH OF SALES GROWTH
Company continues to increase market share in challenging industry
August Highlights:
Market share increased for the tenth consecutive month
Overall vehicle sales up 7% compared to last August
Car sales rose 17% compared to same period last year
Truck sales increased 5%
Ford Focus sales were up 28%
Ford Fusion sales increased 42%
Ford Taurus sales rose 19%
Ford Escape saw a 3% sales increase compared to last August
Ford Flex sales increased 8%
Ford F-150 sales were up 18%
Ford Explorer sales increased 3%
Ford Ranger sales rose 16%
Lincoln MKZ sales increased 56%
Lincoln MKX sales were up 3%
OAKVILLE, Ontario, September 1, 2009 – Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited increased sales by 7.1 per cent compared to last August marking the third consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. August also marked the tenth consecutive month of market share growth for the company.
"Our goal is to remain focused on our customers and on delivering class-leading products for the months and years ahead," said David Mondragon, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. "By delivering the freshest line of new products in the industry, we'll keep customers coming back to our showrooms."
To build sustainable sales success, Ford is introducing seven new vehicles this year and a product lineup that will be 100 per cent new or refreshed by the end of 2010.
Early consumer reaction to the all-new 2010 Ford Taurus has been very positive and the unique Transit Connect compact van is off to a great start. Also this summer, Ford debuts its EcoBoost engine which provides the fuel economy of a six-cylinder engine and the performance of a V-8. EcoBoost is available on the Taurus SHO, Lincoln MKS as well as the Canadian-built Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT.
Overall car sales were up 17 per cent in August driven by Ford Focus, Ford Fusion, Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKZ. Ford F-150, Flex, Escape and Ranger all saw sales increases of 18.3 per cent, 8.2 per cent, 2.8 per cent and 15.8 per cent respectively.
"We see clear signs that the Canadian economy is rebounding and that the auto industry is also on the road to recovery," said Mondragon. "And to keep our sales momentum going, we're extending our Drive One Challenge and Ford Employee Pricing through until September 8th, 2009 so customers can have more time to take advantage of these great deals."
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
August 2009 Vehicle Sales
Total Vehicles 2009 2008 % Change
August 22,236 20,764 7.1
January - August 157,017 152,466 3.0
Total Cars
August 4,926 4,210 17.0
January - August 35,900 37,773 -5.0
Total Trucks
August 17,310 16,554 4.6
January - August 121,117 114,693 5.6
Company continues to increase market share in challenging industry
August Highlights:
Market share increased for the tenth consecutive month
Overall vehicle sales up 7% compared to last August
Car sales rose 17% compared to same period last year
Truck sales increased 5%
Ford Focus sales were up 28%
Ford Fusion sales increased 42%
Ford Taurus sales rose 19%
Ford Escape saw a 3% sales increase compared to last August
Ford Flex sales increased 8%
Ford F-150 sales were up 18%
Ford Explorer sales increased 3%
Ford Ranger sales rose 16%
Lincoln MKZ sales increased 56%
Lincoln MKX sales were up 3%
OAKVILLE, Ontario, September 1, 2009 – Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited increased sales by 7.1 per cent compared to last August marking the third consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. August also marked the tenth consecutive month of market share growth for the company.
"Our goal is to remain focused on our customers and on delivering class-leading products for the months and years ahead," said David Mondragon, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. "By delivering the freshest line of new products in the industry, we'll keep customers coming back to our showrooms."
To build sustainable sales success, Ford is introducing seven new vehicles this year and a product lineup that will be 100 per cent new or refreshed by the end of 2010.
Early consumer reaction to the all-new 2010 Ford Taurus has been very positive and the unique Transit Connect compact van is off to a great start. Also this summer, Ford debuts its EcoBoost engine which provides the fuel economy of a six-cylinder engine and the performance of a V-8. EcoBoost is available on the Taurus SHO, Lincoln MKS as well as the Canadian-built Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT.
Overall car sales were up 17 per cent in August driven by Ford Focus, Ford Fusion, Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKZ. Ford F-150, Flex, Escape and Ranger all saw sales increases of 18.3 per cent, 8.2 per cent, 2.8 per cent and 15.8 per cent respectively.
"We see clear signs that the Canadian economy is rebounding and that the auto industry is also on the road to recovery," said Mondragon. "And to keep our sales momentum going, we're extending our Drive One Challenge and Ford Employee Pricing through until September 8th, 2009 so customers can have more time to take advantage of these great deals."
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
August 2009 Vehicle Sales
Total Vehicles 2009 2008 % Change
August 22,236 20,764 7.1
January - August 157,017 152,466 3.0
Total Cars
August 4,926 4,210 17.0
January - August 35,900 37,773 -5.0
Total Trucks
August 17,310 16,554 4.6
January - August 121,117 114,693 5.6
09-01-09, 10:04 AM
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Chrysler Group LLC reports August U.S. Sales Increases
Chrysler Group Sells Out of Many Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge Vehicles In August
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ --
Chrysler Group LLC U.S. sales up 5 percent compared with previous month despite low inventory levels on several vehicles
Seventeen out of 26 nameplates post year-over-year and/or month-over-month retail sales increases, including five out of six Jeep(R) nameplates
Jeep Grand Cherokee sales up 62 percent versus previous year
Dodge Grand Caravan sales increase 13 percent compared with August 2008
Chrysler 300 sales increase 17 percent compared with August 2008
Chrysler PT Cruiser retail sales increase for second consecutive month, up 100 percent compared with August 2008
Mopar(R) parts and accessories sales increased 5 percent compared with July
Chrysler Group LLC today reported a 5 percent sales increase compared with July 2009 despite low inventory levels on a number of popular nameplates. Dealership traffic continued at a high level during the month of August, in part due to the U.S. government's Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), more commonly known as "cash for clunkers."
"Chrysler Group had another strong sales month in August with the majority of Chrysler Group nameplates posting year-over-year or month-over-month sales improvements," said Peter Fong, President and Chief Executive Officer-Chrysler Brand and Lead Executive for the Sales Organization, Chrysler Group LLC. "The CARS program gave a boost to the industry in August, and as a result, we've increased production by more than 50,000 units, our factories are full-steam ahead building Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles for customers and replenishing dealer inventories."
Chrysler Group reported total U.S. sales for August of 93,222 units, an increase of 5 percent compared with July and a decrease of 15 percent compared with the same time period in 2008. Retail sales for August were 68,958 units. The company finished the month with 100,238 units in inventory, representing a 28-day supply. Inventory is down 74 percent versus August 2008 when it totaled 380,560 units. Overall industry figures for August are projected to come in at an estimated 14.4 million SAAR.
"Chrysler Group's large car, minivan, crossover and truck segments all posted increases in retail sales in August," said Steven Beahm, Vice President-Sales Operations, Chrysler Group LLC. "The Dodge Avenger, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler PT Cruiser were very popular with consumers looking for high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles."
August Brand Sales Highlights
Seventeen out of 26 nameplates posted year-over-year and/or month-over-month retail sales increases, including five out of six Jeep nameplates. Nameplates with increased retail sales are:
Chrysler Sebring Sedan/Convertible, Chrysler 300, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chrysler Town & Country, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Compass, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Journey, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram and Dodge Sprinter
Jeep Grand Cherokee U.S. sales increased 62 percent (7,679 units) compared with August 2008 and 118 percent versus the previous month
Chrysler 300 U.S. sales increased 17 percent versus August 2008 (4,320 units) and increased 88 percent versus July
Chrysler PT Cruiser retail sales were up 100 percent (3,819 units) compared with August 2008 and increased 45 percent compared with July. August is the second consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases for Chrysler PT Cruiser
Dodge Grand Caravan U.S. sales were up 13 percent (10,648 units) compared with August 2008 and increased 27 percent versus July, representing the second consecutive month of sales increases
Dodge Avenger U.S. sales increased 16 percent (4,118 units) compared with August 2008
Mopar(R) parts and accessories sales increased 5 percent compared with July
Mopar introduces new accessories that will help consumers Refresh their Ride, including: New Garmin(TM) nuvi(R) navigation systems, new Jeep Wrangler door kits and 2010 MY Dodge Ram chrome accessories
Incentives
Chrysler Group LLC today announced the following incentives valid today through September 30, 2009:
2009 Model Year Vehicles:
Chrysler Group is pleased to offer 0 percent financing for up to 72 months through GMAC Financial Services or up to $4,500 Consumer Cash on select 2009 model year Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles.
2010 Model Year Vehicles:
On select 2010 model Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles, limited Consumer Cash of up to $2,000 or attractive financing rates through GMAC Financial Services are available.
SOURCE Chrysler Group LLC
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ --
Chrysler Group LLC U.S. sales up 5 percent compared with previous month despite low inventory levels on several vehicles
Seventeen out of 26 nameplates post year-over-year and/or month-over-month retail sales increases, including five out of six Jeep(R) nameplates
Jeep Grand Cherokee sales up 62 percent versus previous year
Dodge Grand Caravan sales increase 13 percent compared with August 2008
Chrysler 300 sales increase 17 percent compared with August 2008
Chrysler PT Cruiser retail sales increase for second consecutive month, up 100 percent compared with August 2008
Mopar(R) parts and accessories sales increased 5 percent compared with July
Chrysler Group LLC today reported a 5 percent sales increase compared with July 2009 despite low inventory levels on a number of popular nameplates. Dealership traffic continued at a high level during the month of August, in part due to the U.S. government's Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), more commonly known as "cash for clunkers."
"Chrysler Group had another strong sales month in August with the majority of Chrysler Group nameplates posting year-over-year or month-over-month sales improvements," said Peter Fong, President and Chief Executive Officer-Chrysler Brand and Lead Executive for the Sales Organization, Chrysler Group LLC. "The CARS program gave a boost to the industry in August, and as a result, we've increased production by more than 50,000 units, our factories are full-steam ahead building Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles for customers and replenishing dealer inventories."
Chrysler Group reported total U.S. sales for August of 93,222 units, an increase of 5 percent compared with July and a decrease of 15 percent compared with the same time period in 2008. Retail sales for August were 68,958 units. The company finished the month with 100,238 units in inventory, representing a 28-day supply. Inventory is down 74 percent versus August 2008 when it totaled 380,560 units. Overall industry figures for August are projected to come in at an estimated 14.4 million SAAR.
"Chrysler Group's large car, minivan, crossover and truck segments all posted increases in retail sales in August," said Steven Beahm, Vice President-Sales Operations, Chrysler Group LLC. "The Dodge Avenger, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler PT Cruiser were very popular with consumers looking for high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles."
August Brand Sales Highlights
Seventeen out of 26 nameplates posted year-over-year and/or month-over-month retail sales increases, including five out of six Jeep nameplates. Nameplates with increased retail sales are:
Chrysler Sebring Sedan/Convertible, Chrysler 300, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chrysler Town & Country, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Compass, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Journey, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram and Dodge Sprinter
Jeep Grand Cherokee U.S. sales increased 62 percent (7,679 units) compared with August 2008 and 118 percent versus the previous month
Chrysler 300 U.S. sales increased 17 percent versus August 2008 (4,320 units) and increased 88 percent versus July
Chrysler PT Cruiser retail sales were up 100 percent (3,819 units) compared with August 2008 and increased 45 percent compared with July. August is the second consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases for Chrysler PT Cruiser
Dodge Grand Caravan U.S. sales were up 13 percent (10,648 units) compared with August 2008 and increased 27 percent versus July, representing the second consecutive month of sales increases
Dodge Avenger U.S. sales increased 16 percent (4,118 units) compared with August 2008
Mopar(R) parts and accessories sales increased 5 percent compared with July
Mopar introduces new accessories that will help consumers Refresh their Ride, including: New Garmin(TM) nuvi(R) navigation systems, new Jeep Wrangler door kits and 2010 MY Dodge Ram chrome accessories
Incentives
Chrysler Group LLC today announced the following incentives valid today through September 30, 2009:
2009 Model Year Vehicles:
Chrysler Group is pleased to offer 0 percent financing for up to 72 months through GMAC Financial Services or up to $4,500 Consumer Cash on select 2009 model year Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles.
2010 Model Year Vehicles:
On select 2010 model Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles, limited Consumer Cash of up to $2,000 or attractive financing rates through GMAC Financial Services are available.
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Chrysler Group LLC U.S. Sales Summary Thru August 2009
Month Sales Vol % Sales CYTD Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
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Sebring 2,514 4,140 -39% 15,980 55,978 -71%
300 4,320 3,688 17% 25,911 47,520 -45%
Crossfire 17 162 -90% 372 1,453 -74%
PT Cruiser 3,819 3,808 0% 16,502 39,935 -59%
Aspen 344 1,922 -82% 5,709 16,368 -65%
Pacifica 75 435 -83% 1,910 5,077 -62%
Town & Country 7,530 10,182 -26% 58,104 86,058 -32%
CHRYSLER BRAND 18,619 24,337 -23% 124,488 252,389 -51%
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Compass 1,426 1,602 -11% 9,924 21,396 -54%
Patriot 2,637 4,019 -34% 24,219 44,154 -45%
Wrangler 5,613 6,469 -13% 59,043 59,005 0%
Liberty 3,359 4,654 -28% 29,938 49,330 -39%
Grand Cherokee 7,679 4,736 62% 34,289 52,768 -35%
Commander 1,327 1,996 -34% 7,352 21,064 -65%
JEEP BRAND 22,041 23,476 -6% 164,765 247,717 -33%
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Caliber 4,039 4,022 0% 29,160 67,940 -57%
Avenger 4,118 3,557 16% 24,472 49,328 -50%
Charger 6,479 8,102 -20% 38,603 72,102 -46%
Challenger 1,132 2,077 -45% 17,100 6,067 182%
Viper 19 104 -82% 348 786 -56%
Magnum 0 148 -100% 113 6,742 -98%
Dakota 1,022 1,032 -1% 8,495 21,004 -60%
Ram P/U 17,514 24,974 -30% 129,753 175,246 -26%
Journey 4,739 4,587 3% 34,853 30,767 13%
Caravan 10,648 9,422 13% 60,800 91,342 -33%
Durango 194 1,430 -86% 3,254 16,723 -81%
Nitro 1,510 1,991 -24% 12,510 27,540 -55%
Sprinter 1,148 976 18% 4,605 10,477 -56%
DODGE BRAND 52,562 62,422 -16% 364,066 576,064 -37%
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TOTAL CHRYSLER
GROUP LLC 93,222 110,235 -15% 653,319 1,076,170 -39%
TOTAL CAR 22,638 26,016 -13% 152,061 309,002 -51%
TOTAL TRUCK 70,584 84,219 -16% 501,258 767,168 -35%
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Selling Days 26 27 204 206
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09-01-09, 10:31 AM
#12
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Hyundai
Hyundai Motor America Reports All-Time Record Sales for August 2009
- All-time sales record for the award-winning Genesis
- All-time sales record for the award-winning Elantra
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced August sales of 60,467 units, a 47 percent increase compared with August 2008 and a 33 percent increase over last month, marking an all-time monthly sales record. This also marks the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year retail share gains for Hyundai.
"August was a shot-in-the-arm for the industry, and a great month for Hyundai and our dealers, with all-time sales records for the Hyundai brand, Elantra and Genesis," said John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. "U.S. car buyers responded in record numbers to high-quality, award-winning Hyundai products and our industry-leading Hyundai Assurance programs - the 10-year warranty, vehicle return program, and Gas Lock price protection. Elantra was well-positioned to take advantage of the CARS program with its fuel-efficiency and J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey award, while Genesis, the North American Car of the Year and the most-awarded new car of 2009 with over 20 awards, continues to attract smart consumers looking for outstanding value and quality in premium market segments."
These awards and this sales performance are examples of how Hyundai's quality and brand awareness continue to set new standards, thanks to a corporate-wide determination and focus on quality improvement.
"The successful Cash for Clunkers program stimulated the auto industry in time for the summer selling season, and we will work to continue that momentum through the fall," said Dave Zuchowski, vice president of sales. "Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama has returned to a five-day work week, our inventories are replenished and our dealers' lots are filled with a broad lineup of high-value, fuel-efficient vehicles."
SOURCE Hyundai Motor America
- All-time sales record for the award-winning Genesis
- All-time sales record for the award-winning Elantra
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced August sales of 60,467 units, a 47 percent increase compared with August 2008 and a 33 percent increase over last month, marking an all-time monthly sales record. This also marks the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year retail share gains for Hyundai.
"August was a shot-in-the-arm for the industry, and a great month for Hyundai and our dealers, with all-time sales records for the Hyundai brand, Elantra and Genesis," said John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. "U.S. car buyers responded in record numbers to high-quality, award-winning Hyundai products and our industry-leading Hyundai Assurance programs - the 10-year warranty, vehicle return program, and Gas Lock price protection. Elantra was well-positioned to take advantage of the CARS program with its fuel-efficiency and J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey award, while Genesis, the North American Car of the Year and the most-awarded new car of 2009 with over 20 awards, continues to attract smart consumers looking for outstanding value and quality in premium market segments."
These awards and this sales performance are examples of how Hyundai's quality and brand awareness continue to set new standards, thanks to a corporate-wide determination and focus on quality improvement.
"The successful Cash for Clunkers program stimulated the auto industry in time for the summer selling season, and we will work to continue that momentum through the fall," said Dave Zuchowski, vice president of sales. "Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama has returned to a five-day work week, our inventories are replenished and our dealers' lots are filled with a broad lineup of high-value, fuel-efficient vehicles."
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CARLINE AUGUST/2009 AUGUST/2008 CY/2009 CY/2008
------- ----------- ----------- ------- -------
ACCENT 10,099 6,455 50,661 41,379
------ ------ ----- ------ ------
SONATA 11,815 11,477 85,677 88,813
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
ELANTRA 21,673 10,031 75,193 82,463
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TIBURON 45 984 8,542 7,053
------- -- --- ----- -----
SANTA FE 10,791 7,675 51,057 51,953
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AZERA 336 703 2,593 12,954
----- --- --- ----- ------
TUCSON 2,531 1,685 11,189 14,953
------ ----- ----- ------ ------
ENTOURAGE 20 391 3,395 3,905
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VERACRUZ 841 552 8,130 7,600
-------- --- --- ----- -----
GENESIS 2,316 1,177 14,269 1,826
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TOTAL 60,467 41,130 310,706 312,899
----- ------ ------ ------- -------
09-01-09, 11:06 AM
#13
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BMW Group
BMW Group U.S. Division Reports August 2009 Sales
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- With 24,343 units (-21.3 percent), the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported its best sales month so far this year. The BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 160,044 vehicles, down 26.5 percent, compared to 217,821 vehicles sold in the first eight months of last year.
BMW Brand Sales
The BMW brand also had its best month this year with a total of 19,232 units (-24.5 percent). Year-to-date, BMW brand sales were down 28.6 percent to 129,176 vehicles compared to 180,889 vehicles sold in the same period of 2008.
"We are happy with BMW sales this month because it shows a strengthening of the premium market," said Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC. "On the other hand, we always knew this month would be difficult in comparison to August 2008, because it was one of our strongest months on record."
BMW Certified Pre-Owned (CPO)
Sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles were slightly down 1.2 percent, to 9,342 CPO vehicles versus 9,453 vehicles reported in August a year ago. Year-to-date, CPO sales were up 10.1 percent, to 76,482 over the 69,437 reported in the same period of 2008.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported sales of 5,111 automobiles (-6.5 percent) making August MINI's fifth best month in its U.S. history dating back to 2002. Year-to-date, MINI USA also reported sales of 30,868 automobiles, a decrease of 16.4 percent, compared to the 36,932 cars reported in the first eight months of 2008.
"Cash for Clunkers brought some new, more pragmatic customers to MINI who would probably not have considered the brand without the program," said Jim McDowell, Vice President of MINI USA. "This is good and shows that for MINI, Cash for Clunkers was not just a 'pull ahead' of sales."
SOURCE BMW of North America, LLC
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- With 24,343 units (-21.3 percent), the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported its best sales month so far this year. The BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 160,044 vehicles, down 26.5 percent, compared to 217,821 vehicles sold in the first eight months of last year.
BMW Brand Sales
The BMW brand also had its best month this year with a total of 19,232 units (-24.5 percent). Year-to-date, BMW brand sales were down 28.6 percent to 129,176 vehicles compared to 180,889 vehicles sold in the same period of 2008.
"We are happy with BMW sales this month because it shows a strengthening of the premium market," said Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC. "On the other hand, we always knew this month would be difficult in comparison to August 2008, because it was one of our strongest months on record."
BMW Certified Pre-Owned (CPO)
Sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles were slightly down 1.2 percent, to 9,342 CPO vehicles versus 9,453 vehicles reported in August a year ago. Year-to-date, CPO sales were up 10.1 percent, to 76,482 over the 69,437 reported in the same period of 2008.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported sales of 5,111 automobiles (-6.5 percent) making August MINI's fifth best month in its U.S. history dating back to 2002. Year-to-date, MINI USA also reported sales of 30,868 automobiles, a decrease of 16.4 percent, compared to the 36,932 cars reported in the first eight months of 2008.
"Cash for Clunkers brought some new, more pragmatic customers to MINI who would probably not have considered the brand without the program," said Jim McDowell, Vice President of MINI USA. "This is good and shows that for MINI, Cash for Clunkers was not just a 'pull ahead' of sales."
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Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, August 2009
August August YTD YTD
2009 2008 % 2009 2008 %
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BMW brand 19,232 25,462 -24.5 129,176 180,889 -28.6
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BMW passenger cars 15,923 19,653 -19.0 104,770 142,436 -26.4
------------------ ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- -----
BMW light trucks 3,309 5,809 -43.0 24,406 38,453 -36.5
(SAVs)
----- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ -----
MINI brand 5,111 5,469 -6.5 30,868 36,932 -16.4
---------- ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ -----
TOTAL Group 24,343 30,931 -21.3 160,044 217,821 -26.5
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Sales BMW of North America, LLC, August 2009
Aug Aug YTD YTD
09 08 % Aug 09 Aug 08 %
--- --- --- ------ ------ ---
1 Series 914 1,190 -23.2% 7,443 8,617 -13.6%
3 Series 9,833 10,756 -8.6% 60,697 81,967 -25.9%
Z4 547 556 -1.6% 1,981 4,672 -57.6%
5 Series 3,536 5,287 -33.1% 26,829 32,908 -18.5%
6 Series 231 663 -65.2% 2,609 4,881 -46.5%
7 Series 862 1,201 -28.2% 5,211 9,391 -44.5%
BMW passenger cars 15,923 19,653 -19.0% 104,770 142,436 -26.4%
------------------ ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- -----
X3 670 1,963 -65.9% 4,098 13,220 -69.0%
X5 2,295 3,380 -32.1% 17,257 22,347 -22.8%
X6 344 466 -26.2% 3,051 2,886 5.7%
BMW light trucks (SAVs) 3,309 5,809 -43.0% 24,406 38,453 -36.5%
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BMW brand 19,232 25,462 -24.5% 129,176 180,889 -28.6%
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Cooper /S Hardtop 3,043 3,631 -16.2% 19,873 24,966 -20.4%
Cooper /S Convertible 793 505 57.0% 3,973 4,545 -12.6%
Cooper /S Clubman 1,275 1,333 -4.4% 7,022 7,421 -5.4%
MINI brand 5,111 5,469 -6.5% 30,868 36,932 -16.4%
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TOTAL BMW of North
America, LLC 24,343 30,931 -21.3% 160,044 217,821 -26.5%
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09-01-09, 11:15 AM
#14
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Infiniti/Nissan
Nissan North America Announces August Sales
NASHVILLE, TN UNITED STATES
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported August 2009 sales of 105,312 units versus 108,493 units last year, a decrease of 2.9 percent. Nissan Division sales rose 0.2 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 30.2 percent.
Total industry sales in August 2009 were heavily affected by the U.S. government's Car Allowance Rebate System, or "cash for clunkers," program. The Department of Transportation said Nissan and Infiniti accounted for 8.7 percent of the vehicles sold during the program.
NNA INFORMATION
Combined Nissan and Infiniti sales of 105,312 units were 2.9 percent lower than record August sales last year of 108,493 units.
To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. August had 26 selling days, compared with 27 selling days in August 2008.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
Nissan vehicles saw sales of 97,580 units in August compared with 97,417 units sold in August 2008, a 0.2 percent increase.
The Nissan Versa, the sixth most-purchased or leased vehicle during the CARS program, had a record month of 18,580 vehicle sales in August, compared with 8,015 last year, an increase of 131.8 percent.
Year-over-year gains in August also were posted for Rogue, with a record 10,476 sales (up 57.8 percent); Sentra with 16,396 sales (up 78.1 percent); and Altima, which recorded 26,833 sales (a 6.1 percent increase).
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
Infiniti sales for August 2009 were 7,732 units, down 30.2 percent from the 11,076 units sold a year before.
Infiniti showed a 9 percent increase in August compared with July. The Infiniti FX35, which qualified for the CARS program, saw a 9.9 percent increase in August 2009 compared with July.
SOURCE Nissan North America, Inc.
NASHVILLE, TN UNITED STATES
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported August 2009 sales of 105,312 units versus 108,493 units last year, a decrease of 2.9 percent. Nissan Division sales rose 0.2 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 30.2 percent.
Total industry sales in August 2009 were heavily affected by the U.S. government's Car Allowance Rebate System, or "cash for clunkers," program. The Department of Transportation said Nissan and Infiniti accounted for 8.7 percent of the vehicles sold during the program.
NNA INFORMATION
Combined Nissan and Infiniti sales of 105,312 units were 2.9 percent lower than record August sales last year of 108,493 units.
To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. August had 26 selling days, compared with 27 selling days in August 2008.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
Nissan vehicles saw sales of 97,580 units in August compared with 97,417 units sold in August 2008, a 0.2 percent increase.
The Nissan Versa, the sixth most-purchased or leased vehicle during the CARS program, had a record month of 18,580 vehicle sales in August, compared with 8,015 last year, an increase of 131.8 percent.
Year-over-year gains in August also were posted for Rogue, with a record 10,476 sales (up 57.8 percent); Sentra with 16,396 sales (up 78.1 percent); and Altima, which recorded 26,833 sales (a 6.1 percent increase).
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
Infiniti sales for August 2009 were 7,732 units, down 30.2 percent from the 11,076 units sold a year before.
Infiniti showed a 9 percent increase in August compared with July. The Infiniti FX35, which qualified for the CARS program, saw a 9.9 percent increase in August 2009 compared with July.
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NISSAN DIVISION
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August August Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD
------ ------ ------- ---- ---- ----
2009 2008 % chg 2009 2008 % chg
---- ---- ----- ---- ---- -----
Nissan Division Total 97,580 97,417 0.2 471,627 643,939 -26.8
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Versa 18,580 8,015 131.8 58,979 62,341 -5.4
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Sentra 16,396 9,207 78.1 60,140 79,288 -24.1
------ ------ ----- ---- ------ ------ -----
Cube 5,347 0 0.0 12,522 0 0.0
---- ----- - --- ------ - ---
Altima 26,833 25,298 6.1 142,513 207,733 -31.4
------ ------ ------ --- ------- ------- -----
Maxima 4,552 5,484 -17.0 32,442 31,618 2.6
------ ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ---
350/370Z 837 906 -7.6 9,854 8,278 19.0
-------- --- --- ---- ----- ----- ----
GT-R 100 484 -79.3 1,095 631 73.5
---- --- --- ----- ----- --- ----
Total Car 72,645 49,394 47.1 317,545 389,889 -18.6
--------- ------ ------ ---- ------- ------- -----
Frontier 3,875 9,140 -57.6 18,961 39,339 -51.8
-------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ -----
Titan 1,534 5,871 -73.9 11,805 27,028 -56.3
----- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ -----
Xterra 1,332 8,208 -83.8 9,913 28,345 -65.0
------ ----- ----- ----- ----- ------ -----
Pathfinder 1,358 6,792 -80.0 11,318 28,569 -60.4
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Armada 669 2,178 -69.3 5,389 12,506 -56.9
------ --- ----- ----- ----- ------ -----
Rogue 10,476 6,639 57.8 54,523 49,998 9.1
----- ------ ----- ---- ------ ------ ---
Murano 4,534 5,071 -10.6 35,003 51,610 -32.2
------ ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ -----
Quest 1,157 4,124 -71.9 7,170 16,655 -56.9
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ------ -----
Total Truck 24,935 48,023 -48.1 154,082 254,050 -39.3
----------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- -----
North American
produced 76,286 84,317 -9.5 358,630 533,422 -32.8
-------------- ------ ------ ---- ------- ------- -----
Car 66,361 48,004 38.2 294,074 380,980 -22.8
--- ------ ------ ---- ------- ------- -----
Truck 9,925 36,313 -72.7 64,556 152,442 -57.7
----- ----- ------ ----- ------ ------- -----
Import 21,294 13,100 62.5 112,997 110,517 2.2
------ ------ ------ ---- ------- ------- ---
Car 6,284 1,390 352.1 23,471 8,909 163.5
--- ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- -----
Truck 15,010 11,710 28.2 89,526 101,608 -11.9
----- ------ ------ ---- ------ ------- -----
INFINITI DIVISION
-----------------
August August Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD
------ ------ ------- ---- ---- ----
2009 2008 % chg 2009 2008 % chg
---- ---- ----- ---- ---- -----
Infiniti Division
Total 7,732 11,076 -30.2 53,276 82,195 -35.2
----------------- ----- ------ ----- ------ ------ -----
G Sedan 3,341 4,014 -16.8 21,435 32,222 -33.5
------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ -----
G Coupe 1,562 1,847 -15.4 9,283 15,086 -38.5
------- ----- ----- ----- ----- ------ -----
M 618 1,221 -49.4 6,294 10,968 -42.6
- --- ----- ----- ----- ------ -----
QX56 608 768 -20.8 3,480 5,914 -41.2
---- --- --- ----- ----- ----- -----
EX 665 1,645 -59.6 5,296 9,010 -41.2
-- --- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
FX 938 1,581 -40.7 7,488 8,995 -16.8
-- --- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Total Car 5,521 7,082 -22.0 37,012 58,276 -36.5
--------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ -----
Total Truck 2,211 3,994 -44.6 16,264 23,919 -32.0
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NISSAN & INFINITI
-----------------
August August Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD
------ ------ ------- ---- ---- ----
2009 2008 % chg 2009 2008 % chg
---- ---- ----- ---- ---- -----
TOTAL VEHICLE 105,312 108,493 -2.9 524,903 726,134 -27.7
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Total Car 78,166 56,476 38.4 354,557 448,165 -20.9
--------- ------ ------ ---- ------- ------- -----
Total Truck 27,146 52,017 -47.8 170,346 277,969 -38.7
----------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- -----
Selling days 26 27 204 206
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* All numbers include Hawaii
09-01-09, 11:20 AM
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Acura/Honda
American Honda Reports August Sales
Second-best month of all time
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced record August sales of 161,439, up 14.2 percent on a daily-selling-rate(1) basis( )and setting a new record for the month. American Honda year-to-date sales remain down 24.8 percent to 806,907.
"Honda's August sales speak to the attributes customers were looking for under CARS and will continue to look for as the economic recovery takes shape," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. "The challenge will be maintaining this momentum going forward."
Honda Division sales of 151,814 set a new August record, up 19.6 percent, driven by car sales that increased 33.2 percent to 100,895. Two Honda vehicles posted all-time record months: the fuel-efficient Fit with sales of 13,593, up 194.1 percent, and the CR-V with sales of 30,284, up 58.3 percent. Civic posted record August sales, up 49.6 percent to 43,294. Civic, Accord and Fit were among the top 10 new vehicles purchased under the CARS program. Honda Division light-truck sales of 50,919 reflect a decrease of 0.4 percent. Honda Division year-to-date sales are down 23.9 percent to 737,538.
Acura Division reported sales of 9,625. Sales of the TSX sports sedan increased 7.1 percent for August to 2,925.
(1) All percentages in this release reflect the daily selling rate as calculated with 26 days for August 2009, versus 27 for 2008. Year to date, the daily selling rate is calculated with 204 days for 2009, versus 206 for 2008.
SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Second-best month of all time
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced record August sales of 161,439, up 14.2 percent on a daily-selling-rate(1) basis( )and setting a new record for the month. American Honda year-to-date sales remain down 24.8 percent to 806,907.
"Honda's August sales speak to the attributes customers were looking for under CARS and will continue to look for as the economic recovery takes shape," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. "The challenge will be maintaining this momentum going forward."
Honda Division sales of 151,814 set a new August record, up 19.6 percent, driven by car sales that increased 33.2 percent to 100,895. Two Honda vehicles posted all-time record months: the fuel-efficient Fit with sales of 13,593, up 194.1 percent, and the CR-V with sales of 30,284, up 58.3 percent. Civic posted record August sales, up 49.6 percent to 43,294. Civic, Accord and Fit were among the top 10 new vehicles purchased under the CARS program. Honda Division light-truck sales of 50,919 reflect a decrease of 0.4 percent. Honda Division year-to-date sales are down 23.9 percent to 737,538.
Acura Division reported sales of 9,625. Sales of the TSX sports sedan increased 7.1 percent for August to 2,925.
(1) All percentages in this release reflect the daily selling rate as calculated with 26 days for August 2009, versus 27 for 2008. Year to date, the daily selling rate is calculated with 204 days for 2009, versus 206 for 2008.
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American Honda Vehicle Sales For August 2009
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
August August DSR** August August DSR**
2009 2008 % Chg. 2009 2008 % Chg.
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American Honda Total 161,439 146,855 14.2% 806,907 1,083,957 -24.8%
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Total Car Sales 106,972 86,827 27.9% 503,658 674,129 -24.6%
Total Truck Sales 54,467 60,028 -5.8% 303,249 409,828 -25.3%
Honda Total Car
Sales 100,895 78,674 33.2% 459,272 613,985 -24.5%
Honda Total Truck
Sales 50,919 53,092 -0.4% 278,266 364,141 -22.8%
Acura Total Car
Sales 6,077 8,153 -22.6% 44,386 60,144 -25.5%
Acura Total Truck
Sales 3,548 6,936 -46.9% 24,983 45,687 -44.8%
Domestic Car Sales * 84,219 70,081 24.8% 388,948 502,452 -21.8%
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Honda Division 81,216 65,081 29.6% 365,100 469,810 -21.5%
Acura Division 3,003 5,000 -37.6% 23,848 32,642 -26.2%
Domestic Truck Sales * 47,878 50,234 -1.0% 273,475 323,140 -14.5%
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Honda Division 44,330 43,298 6.3% 248,492 277,453 -9.6%
Acura Division 3,548 6,936 -46.9% 24,983 45,687 -44.8%
Import Car Sales 22,753 16,746 41.1% 114,710 171,677 -32.5%
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Honda Division 19,679 13,593 50.3% 94,172 144,175 -34.0%
Acura Division 3,074 3,153 1.2% 20,538 27,502 -24.6%
Import Truck Sales 6,589 9,794 -30.1% 29,774 86,688 -65.3%
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Honda Division 6,589 9,794 -30.1% 29,774 86,688 -65.3%
MODEL BREAKOUTS BY
DIVISION
Honda Division Total 151,814 131,766 19.6% 737,538 978,126 -23.9%
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Fit 13,593 4,800 194.1% 52,191 56,853 -7.3%
Accord * 39,726 43,613 -5.4% 200,543 290,857 -30.4%
Memo: Accord Hybrid 0 2 1 196 -99.5%
Civic * 43,294 30,052 49.6% 191,790 264,138 -26.7%
Memo: Civic Hybrid 717 3,105 -76.0% 14,014 25,577 -44.7%
S2000 56 208 -72.0% 698 2,128 -66.9%
Insight 4,226 0 14,045 0
FCX 0 0 0 6
FCX Clarity 0 1 5 3 68.3%
Odyssey * 8,904 15,546 -40.5% 72,243 101,258 -28.0%
Pilot * 7,800 11,276 -28.2% 56,438 74,238 -23.2%
CR-V * 30,284 19,866 58.3% 128,352 142,096 -8.8%
Element * 2,396 2,606 -4.5% 10,739 20,690 -47.6%
Ridgeline 1,535 3,798 -58.0% 10,494 25,859 -59.0%
Acura Division Total 9,625 15,089 -33.8% 69,369 105,831 -33.8%
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RSX 0 0 0 1
TL * 3,003 5,000 -37.6% 23,848 32,642 -26.2%
TSX 2,925 2,837 7.1% 19,197 23,994 -19.2%
RL 149 316 -51.0% 1,341 3,507 -61.4%
MDX * 2,820 5,180 -43.5% 18,760 33,219 -43.0%
RDX * 728 1,756 -56.9% 6,223 12,468 -49.6%
Selling Days 26 27 204 206
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
August August DSR** August August DSR**
2009 2008 % Chg. 2009 2008 % Chg.
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Hybrid 4,943 3,107 65.2% 28,060 25,773 9.9%