Hyundai Motor America Reports June Sales


- Hyundai shatters all-time sales records for the month of June and the first half of the year

- Hyundai sets a new all-time monthly market share record


FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 51,205 vehicles in June, a 35 percent increase compared with the same period a year ago. This represents an all-time sales record for both the month of June and the entire first half of the year for Hyundai. The all-new Sonata, selling as fast as the company's plant in Montgomery, Alabama plant can produce them, saw sales soar 49 percent while the all-new Tucson continued its torrid pace with sales up 207 percent over last June.

This marks the 18th consecutive month of year-over-year retail market share gains for Hyundai, while also setting an all-time total market share record. Year to date, Hyundai sales are up 25 percent compared with 2009 and are on target to eclipse 500,000 units of annual volume for the first time ever.
"June was a very tumultuous month for the industry with declining consumer confidence, housing market instability, and unexpected financial market volatility. In the face of this adversity, we were encouraged that Hyundai continued to outperform the market and seize additional market share gains," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "The strength of our new product has driven a 45 percent pure retail sales increase while simultaneously allowing us to reduce incentive spending by about the same amount. This is having a positive impact on residual values and bodes well for what is going to be a challenging second half of the year."
Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik is confident the company is on track for its best year ever despite a still-sluggish economy. "We think the industry is on track for about 11.3 million units in 2010, roughly half a million short of earlier analyst projections," Krafcik said. "That represents less than a million units of growth from 2009, with higher industry fleet sales accounting for the majority of that increase. We've been able to run counter to that trend at Hyundai. While our total sales are up 25 percent calendar year-to-date, our fleet sales are down 21 percent. Our growth in 2010 is a testament to the power of great products like Sonata, Tucson and Genesis to resonant with retail customers and overcome tough economic conditions."
On a year-over-year basis, Elantra, Sonata and Tucson sales increased 119, 49 and 207 percent, respectively. Genesis sales set another all-time sales record and were up 40 percent, marking the 12th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gain. For the third straight month, Sonata is the third-best selling mid-size car in the country in retail sales, well ahead of strong rivals such as Nissan Altima, Chevy Malibu and Ford Fusion.

 

Ford Sales Remain Positive: Up 15.4% for June

Ford's newest models helped the company conclude a strong first half as Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers delivered 170,900 new vehicles in June - a 15 percent increase versus a year ago.
Year-to-date sales totaled 954,745, up 28 percent with growth across Ford's full family of cars (up 27 percent), utilities (up 24 percent) and trucks (up 32 percent).

Sales for the 2011 F-Series Super Duty were 58 percent higher than a year ago, capturing more than 50 percent of the heavy duty pickup segment - believed to be the first time since year 2000 that Super Duty has achieved a 50 percent share.

Retail sales for the Mustang were 37 percent higher than a year ago. Since the arrival of the 2011 model, featuring new V-6 and V-8 engines that deliver more horsepower and improved fuel economy, Mustang's share has climbed to a level not seen in 13 months.

Another new product, the Ford Fiesta, is on its way to U.S. dealers and their customers. Highly-acclaimed in Europe and Asia, the Fiesta is the first car developed by ONE Ford's global product development system.

"New products continue to drive Ford's success," said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. "Ford and its dealers continue to offer customers the strongest value proposition - leading fuel economy, quality and resale value on a wide range of vehicles. That's why our business is growing."

In June, Ford retail sales were up 15 percent versus a year ago, and Ford gained retail market share for the 20th time in the last 21 months. Fleet sales also were up 15 percent, primarily reflecting higher sales of Ford's hard-working trucks to commercial customers.




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American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted June sales of 106,627 vehicles, an increase of 6.2 percent, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales reached 593,909, an increase of 12.6 percent versus last year, based on the daily selling rate*.

Honda Division posted June sales of 95,788, an increase of 4.0 percent versus June 2009, led by total car sales of 56,854, up 8.0 percent. The Accord was the top-selling Honda model for June with sales of 26,792, an increase of 11.8 percent compared to last year. The Civic posted sales of 26,474, an increase of 26.3 percent. Additional models with year-over-year increases included the CR-V, up 16.9 percent with sales of 16,041 and the Pilot, up 10.0 percent with sales of 8,986.

"June brought impressive double-digit sales gains for Honda's Accord, Civic and CR-V models," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "Americans are still seeking out the value and versatility that Honda models offer, and we aim to only improve their options with the all-new CR-Z and completely redesigned Odyssey in the coming months."

Acura Division recorded June sales of 10,839, an increase of 30.9 percent versus June 2009, and year-to-date sales of 61,117, an increase of 20.4 percent. The MDX was the top-selling Acura model for the month with sales of 3,847, up 63.6 percent. The RDX and TSX models also had June increases with sales up 52.6 percent and 32.8 percent, respectively.

 

BMW Group U.S. Reports June 2010 Sales

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- June sales of BMW and MINI vehicles in the U.S. increased 11.9 percent to 23,331 units, delivering the best sales month for the company this year. During the first half of the year, the BMW Group reported a total sales volume of 121,585 vehicles, up 6.2 percent from the same period last year.

"We've been anticipating this month as it welcomed the all-new 5 Series into a market of waiting customers, and provides another vital link to our aggressive model introduction cycle," said Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC. "While economic improvement has been, and looks to continue to be slow this year, nevertheless new core products such as the 5 Series, major upgrades to the perennial best selling X5 and 3 Series, and the new six cylinder 740i and 535i Gran Turismo are now giving us the vehicles to once again play offense in the market."

The BMW 5 Series – the traditional leader of the midsize sports-sedan segment in the U.S. – kicks off a model offensive replacing more than 60 percent of BMW's current model line-up with all-new products until 2012. Today, the BMW brand has leadership in the compact segment with the 3 Series, the small coupe/roadster segment with the Z4 and the large luxury sedan segment with the 7 Series. On the MINI side, starting in 2011, the product range will double from three to six models creating additional growth perspectives for the premium small car brand.

BMW Brand Sales
BMW brand showed an overall performance increase of 14.6 percent to 19,182 vehicles in June. Key drivers of June's sales results were high volume models – 5 Series, up 40.2 percent to 3,865 units; X5, up 44.4 percent to 3,273 units; and 7 Series, up 112.6 percent to 1,716 units. Year-to-date, overall BMW brand sales increased 7.6 percent to 100,632 units.

BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles
In June, sales of BMW's used vehicles (including certified pre-owned vehicles) sold through the BMW dealership network increased 1.4 percent to 13,445 vehicles. Year-to-date, used vehicle sales were up 4.9 percent to 83,723 vehicles.

MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported sales of 4,149 cars in June, an increase of 1.1 percent compared to last year. MINI Convertible performed best and sales were up 35 percent compared to last year. After the first six months, MINI continued to show a stable volume development with sales slightly up 0.3 percent to 20,953 cars while at the same time increasing its share of the small car premium segment that has lagged the general market trend.

 

Toyota Reports June and First-Half Sales


TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported June sales of 140,604 units. With equal selling days in June 2009 and June 2010, sales were up 6.8 percent over the year-ago month on a daily selling rate (DSR) and unadjusted raw volume basis.
The Toyota Division posted June sales of 123,272 units, an increase of 7.4 percent over the same period last year. The Lexus Division reported June sales of 17,332 units, an increase of 2.7 percent over the year-ago month.

For the first-half of the year, TMS reported sales of 846,542 units. With 151 selling days in the first-half of 2010, compared to 152 selling days during the first-half of 2009, sales were up 10.6 percent on a DSR basis over the same period last year. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for one extra selling day in 2009, sales were up 9.9 percent during the first-half of the year.

"Toyota performed well during the first half of the year, despite a difficult economic environment," said Jim Lentz, president and chief operating officer of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. "Although the entire automotive industry struggled in June as weakening consumer confidence weighed on sales, Toyota maintains its leadership position as the number one retail brand in the industry year-to-date."

Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded June sales of 73,811 units, a decrease of 2.2 percent from the year-ago month. Passenger car sales were led by Camry and Camry Hybrid which posted combined June sales of 28,435 units, up 7.7 percent over June 2009. Corolla recorded sales of 21,876 units, up 9.7 percent over the same period last year. The Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid reported sales of 10,998 units. The new Avalon sedan posted monthly sales of 2,833 units, up 32.8 percent over the year-ago month.

Toyota Division light trucks posted sales of 49,461 units in June, up 25.9 percent over June 2009. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV, which recorded monthly sales of 12,573 units, up 25.1 percent over the same period last year. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of 5,962 units for the month. The Tundra full-size pickup recorded sales of 7,717 units, up 48.8 percent over the same period last year. The Tacoma mid-size pickup posted sales of 8,247 units for the month. The all-new Sienna minivan reported sales of 9,357, up 71.9 percent over June 2009.
Scion posted June sales of 3,745 units. The xB urban utility vehicle led the way with sales of 1,775 units. The tC sports coupe posted June sales of 1,137 units. The xD reported sales of 833 units for the month.

Lexus Division
Lexus reported passenger car sales of 8,149 units, down 6.6 percent from the year-ago month. Lexus passenger car sales were led by the ES entry luxury sedan which posted sales of 3,366 units. The IS line-up reported combined sales of 2,863 units.
Lexus light trucks recorded sales of 9,183 units, up 12.7 percent over last June. Lexus Division sales were led by the RX 350 and RX 450h, which reported combined June sales of 7,796 units, up 6.0 percent over the year-ago month. With June sales of 1,120 units, GX luxury SUV posted a gain of 111.7 percent over the same period last year.

TMS Hybrids
TMS posted June sales of 14,639 hybrid vehicles. Toyota Division posted sales of 12,706 hybrids for the month. Lexus Division reported sales 1,933 hybrids in June.
There were 25 selling days this month and last June.

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Mazda Sales Soar in June


IRVINE, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Making a big splash into summer, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported a sizzling 32.8 percent sales increase for June 2010, with 18,238 vehicles sold. Through the first half of the year, MNAO has sold 115,719 vehicles and is outpacing last year’s sales at this time by 15.3 percent, up 16.0 percent on a DSR basis (151 selling days thus far in 2010, compared to 152 in 2009).

Nearly every Mazda model posted substantial sales increases for June. The MAZDA6 mid-size sedan led the way with June sales up 84.2 percent (3,388 units sold). As fiscal uncertainty continues, the all-new, very affordable, 2010 MAZDA3 reported sales up 29.0 percent with 8,555 units sold. And as the summer heats up, so did MX-5 sales in June, with 638 units sold representing a 24.4 percent increase.

Mazda’s successful crossover SUVs, CX-7 and CX-9, both reported increased sales in June. CX-7 reported a June sales increase of 70.3 percent (2,107 units sold) and CX-9 reported its best June sales ever, with 2,115 units sold, up 34.9 percent.

Rounding out the North American market, Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) posted its best June sales ever with a 57 percent increase versus June 2009, with 1,859 units sold. This boosts MMdM’s year-to-date sales to 11,044, accounting for an increase of 23 percent versus the same period last year.
Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in the United States in 2010, Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario; and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.

 

Audi June Sales Increase 14.3%; Brand Sets Half-Year Sales Record

HERNDON, Va., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi today reported that strong June 2010 sales propelled it to the best first-half results of any year since it began selling cars in the U.S. market.
The 48,440 vehicles Audi sold in the January-June 2010 period eclipsed the previous first-half record of 45,711 vehicle sales set in the first six months of 2007. For June 2010, Audi reported sales of 8,601 cars and SUVs, a 14.3% increase above the 7,524 cars sold a year earlier.
"We are very optimistic that 2010 will wind up as the best year Audi has ever enjoyed in the U.S. market," said Johan de Nysschen, President, Audi of America. "We are in the enviable position of having an entire lineup of vehicles that American consumers are clamoring to own. In fact, what's holding us back at this juncture is not having enough of the cars in stock to sell."
Several Audi models showed sales gains in June to continue their 2010 momentum. Demand for the Audi A3, including the 2010 Green Car of the Year Audi A3 TDI®, soared 83% in June and in the first six months of 2010 stood 104.2% percent ahead of sales last year. Other strong performers in the month were the Audi A5/S5 coupe and cabriolet models, the Audi Q5 crossover and the Audi A6 luxury sedan. If sales of the discontinued A4 Cabriolet model are removed from the sales totals, June demand for the best-selling Audi A4 line finished ahead of year-earlier sales and kept up with elevated sales pace set in the past three months of 2010.
Audi sales highlights – June 2010
Six-month sales of 48,440 topped the record of 45,711 set in 2007.
Audi A3 June sales increased 83%; Audi Q5 crossover sales rose 48.3%.
Audi A6 sedan continued its positive arc with 20.1% gain.

Audi A5, Audi S5 June sales and news notes
Demand for Audi A5 and Audi S5 continued to climb during its second year in U.S.
Sales up 121.1% in June; sales up 131.5% calendar year to date.
Sales of performance S5 coupe and cabriolet models have been strong; 23% and 23.9% of the A5 / S5 sales mix respectively.

Audi A6 June sales and news notes
Sales resurgence: up 20.1% in June; up 31.6% CYTD.
Recent positive media evaluations confirm its position in competitive luxury segment.

Audi Q5 June sales and news notes
Q5 sales in June second only to A4.
Sales up 48.3% for June and 71.7% CYTD.
Audi Q5 recently named "Top Safety Pick" by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Audi TDI June sales and news notes
U.S. consumers embracing Audi clean diesel technology in Audi Q7 TDI and A3 TDI
A3 TDI accounted for 53.4% of all A3 June sales, outpacing expectation of 20% mix.
Audi Q7 TDI sales mix of 37.2% were limited by availability of product in showrooms.

- 2010 A4 numbers include Audi A4 sedan, Avant, and S4 models. 2009 A4 numbers include A4 cabriolet, which has been discontinued.
- 2010 A5 numbers include Audi A5 cabriolet and coupe' and S5 cabriolet and coupe' models. 2009 A5 numbers do not include the cabriolet models.
- A6 includes Audi A6 sedan, S6 sedan and A6 Avant models.
- A8 includes Audi A8 sedan, A8L sedan, and S8 sedan models.
- TT includes Audi TT coupe' and TT roadster models.
SOURCE Audi of America, Inc.

 

Nissan North America Sales Increase 10.8 Percent in June


- Nissan sales rise 8.2 percent; all trucks, SUVs and crossovers gain -

- Infiniti performance increases 31.7 percent, with growth across entire lineup


FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported June 2010 sales of 64,570 units versus 58,298 units a year earlier, an increase of 10.8 percent, compared with June 2009. Nissan Division sales rose 8.2 percent for the month, while sales of Infiniti vehicles were 31.7 percent higher than a year before.

NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
Nissan vehicles posted sales of 56,266 units in June compared with 51,994 units sold in June the previous year, an 8.2 percent increase.
June marks the Nissan division's ninth consecutive month with a year-over-year sales increase.

All truck models (including crossovers and SUVs) showed gains, led by Rogue, which set a new June record with 6,959 units sold.
Versa sales continue to grow, with deliveries up 23.6 percent for the month.

"We continue to see strength in Nissan's lineup of trucks and crossovers," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division. "At the same time, Versa continues to lead the pack in its segment, with buyers attracted to its unique combination of value and efficiency."

INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
Infiniti sales for June 2010 were 8,304 units, up 31.7 percent from the 6,304 units sold in the same month a year earlier.
Every model in the Infiniti lineup posted double-digit percentage gains over June 2009.
The launch of the 2011 Infiniti M continues to boost sales for that model, which was up 75.4 percent over last June.
Sales of the refreshed Infiniti G lineup rose 25.7 percent (sedan sales up 33.1 percent; coupe sales up 10.8 percent).

"Our sales growth in June was fueled by the renewed Infiniti M and G Lines, but every one of our products showed sales increases over last year," said Ben Poore, vice president, Infiniti Business Unit. "This momentum should continue to build as the all-new 2011 QX begins to arrive in our showrooms."
NOTE: 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. Both June 2010 and June 2009 had 25 selling days, so there is no variation between the two calculation methods.

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Lexus outsold by both BMW and Mercedes for the first time in some time. The effect of the recalls is creeping in?

 

I don't believe this Mozilla crashed and I lost all the work...sigh....

 

Kizashi sales up 51 percent over May 2010

June 2010 sales up seven percent over May 2010

BREA, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ --

SOURCE American Suzuki Motor Corp.
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The Camry/Accord race is very close for #1 position.

And that's pretty good for Toyota considering all of the media madness...

 

Volkswagen of America Announces 10.6 Percent Increase for June Sales and a 12th Consecutive Month of Growth


Golf and Jetta SportWagen Models Drive the Brand

HERNDON, Va., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported June 2010 sales of 21,051 total units, for a 10.6 percent increase over June 2009, and its twelfth consecutive month of sales growth. For the year-to-date, Volkswagen's sales have risen 29.9% versus the same timeframe in 2009.
The sporty Golf posted its strongest month ever with 1,570 units sold, a 187 percent increase compared with June 2009. The award-winning TDI® Clean Diesel version of the Golf also posted a best-ever sales performance.

Volkswagen's line of Jetta SportWagens showed their strongest month ever, with 2,516 units, up 26.9 percent compared with June 2009. Similarly, the Passat Wagon had its best month since December, 2008, with sales of 341 units, up 204 percent compared with June 2009.

"While consumers across the industry appear to have been more restrained in June, Volkswagen continued to show strong performance across our full line of new models," said Mark Barnes, Interim-President, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "In our twelfth month of year-over-year sales growth, we see clear evidence that customers are discovering the incredible breadth and depth of the Volkswagen brand in the U.S. They are responding favorably to our value, fuel economy, design and driving experience."

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I'll be posting my thoughts later....thanks everyone for helping compile the info!

 

Also the cessation of incentives ('Unprecedented Access' campaign). Lexus is still ahead YTD, but it was a reverse of the results from last month. Also the wildly fluctuating flagship class numbers showed the LS third, possibly due to the VGRS stop sale recall.