July 2010 Auto Sales Thread (Canada added)
08-03-10, 05:25 PM
#31
Suzuki
NEW YORK (AP) -- American Suzuki said Tuesday its sales fell 44% last month, with most of its major models posting steep declines.
BY THE NUMBERS: Total sales dropped to 1,952 vehicles from 3,510 in the same month a year earlier.
HOT MODELS: The exception to steep declines was the new Kizashi. Suzuki sold 592 of the mid-sized car in the U.S. last month.
08-03-10, 05:32 PM
#32
Kia
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record July sales of 35,419 units, a 20.7% increase from July 2009 with year-to-date sales of 205,488 up 16.3%. The 2011 Sorento CUV was the brand's best-selling vehicle for the seventh consecutive month. Soul sales increased 24.7 percent from June and are up 65.3% from last July.
"To achieve our 2nd best monthly sales ever following the completion of our highest first half sales is evidence of the impact our new, design-led products are having on the Kia brand," said Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of KMA and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG). "While Sorento has been nothing short of a sales superstar for the Kia brand, leading each month since its launch in January, the all-new 2011 Sportage CUV is arriving in dealer showrooms now and will continue our sales growth through the summer and fall and there are more new vehicles coming in the near future."
Kia Motors is in the midst of a dramatic, design-led transformation, which has been delivering dynamically styled vehicles in several important segments at exactly the right time, contributing to the brand's continued gains in U.S. market share. With 3 new vehicle introductions and several other key initiatives planned for 2010, Kia is poised to continue its momentum and build the brand through design innovation, quality, value, safety features and with new technology such as UVO powered by Microsoft®(1), an advanced hands-free in-car communication and entertainment system (expected to be available in select Kia models in the U.S. later this year).
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MONTH OF JULY
YEAR-TO-DATE
Model
2010
2009
2010
2009
Rio
3,432
1,719
17,167
13,461
Spectra
16
5,616
247
42,613
Forte
6,885
3,631
40,352
3,899
Optima
1,857
2,680
17,484
17,383
Amanti
22
57
209
3,428
Sportage
1,734
7,266
10,477
29,400
Sorento
7
802
771
16,538
MY'11 Sorento
9,003
n/a
59,024
n/a
Sedona
2,400
1,654
13,312
21,074
Rondo
174
557
3,182
9,819
Borrego
1,869
510
6,606
3,107
Soul
8,020
4,853
36,657
16,027
Total
35,419
29,345
205,488
176,749
08-04-10, 07:12 AM
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08-04-10, 07:34 AM
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Maybe a HS 200h comes? That would help
Just will have to wait 5 years
08-04-10, 08:03 AM
#37
HS is a disappointment and dud. Lexus likely won't discontinue it but will substantially improve it for the 2nd gen. Looking a Lexus history, when they miss the mark the first time they get it completely right the 2nd time.
Maybe a HS 200h comes? That would help
Just will have to wait 5 years
Maybe a HS 200h comes? That would help
Just will have to wait 5 years
$339 IS250 AWD
$319 HS250
I believe it was the other way around earlier.
1.9% on IS 250/350 and HS.
Last edited by Joeb427; 08-04-10 at 08:11 AM.
08-04-10, 08:23 AM
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With the recall and gas staying relatively flat not much is helping the car. CFC was last month/Sept and those were its best months last year so the numbers will look ugly next month for it.
We must remember though it was never a big volume sedan, even the 24k sales goal was much lower than the IS/ES volumes. This car was never supposed to sell in the 3-5k a month range. In retrospect the much more expensive GS/LS sell more than that it their better years.
08-04-10, 08:28 AM
#39
IS 250 always has some sort of lease offer, anywhere from $339-379 or so. HS offer I saw was $349 with 3 years maintenance included. THought it was pretty nationwide.
With the recall and gas staying relatively flat not much is helping the car. CFC was last month/Sept and those were its best months last year so the numbers will look ugly next month for it.
We must remember though it was never a big volume sedan, even the 24k sales goal was much lower than the IS/ES volumes. This car was never supposed to sell in the 3-5k a month range. In retrospect the much more expensive GS/LS sell more than that it their better years.
With the recall and gas staying relatively flat not much is helping the car. CFC was last month/Sept and those were its best months last year so the numbers will look ugly next month for it.
We must remember though it was never a big volume sedan, even the 24k sales goal was much lower than the IS/ES volumes. This car was never supposed to sell in the 3-5k a month range. In retrospect the much more expensive GS/LS sell more than that it their better years.
http://www.tricountylexus.com/ViewSp...ctionValue=New Vehicle Specials&siteMapItemName=2529301249415299021
I don't see many HS250 on the road here in the NYC metro area.
08-04-10, 07:26 PM
#40
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CANADA!!!
Ford: +1.6% to 27,199
General Motors: +22.4% to 23,902
Chrysler: +40% to 22,254
Toyota: -22.8% to 13,681
Hyundai: +9.7% to 11,503
Honda: -10.2% to 10,184
Nissan: +10.1% to 7,525
Mazda: +12% to 7,268
Kia: +10.6% to 5,652
Volkswagen: -3.4% to 3,881
Subaru: +28.1% to 2,336
BMW: -12.1% to 2,107
Mercedes-Benz: +6.3%% to 2,102
Mitsubishi: -12% to 1,672
Acura: -13% to 1,431
Lexus: -20.6% to 1,201
Audi: +46% to 1,200
Suzuki: -19.3% to 935
Infiniti: +13% to 793
Volvo: +20.5% to 712
Mini: -8.4% to 405
Porsche: +24% to 248
Land Rover: +43.4% to 185
smart: -37.9% to 180
Jaguar: -11.1% to 80
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/a.../04/c8381.html
http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Canada-...om-last-year/1
Ford: +1.6% to 27,199
General Motors: +22.4% to 23,902
Chrysler: +40% to 22,254
Toyota: -22.8% to 13,681
Hyundai: +9.7% to 11,503
Honda: -10.2% to 10,184
Nissan: +10.1% to 7,525
Mazda: +12% to 7,268
Kia: +10.6% to 5,652
Volkswagen: -3.4% to 3,881
Subaru: +28.1% to 2,336
BMW: -12.1% to 2,107
Mercedes-Benz: +6.3%% to 2,102
Mitsubishi: -12% to 1,672
Acura: -13% to 1,431
Lexus: -20.6% to 1,201
Audi: +46% to 1,200
Suzuki: -19.3% to 935
Infiniti: +13% to 793
Volvo: +20.5% to 712
Mini: -8.4% to 405
Porsche: +24% to 248
Land Rover: +43.4% to 185
smart: -37.9% to 180
Jaguar: -11.1% to 80
TORONTO (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co's Canadian unit said on Wednesday that its sales were up 2 percent last month compared with a year ago for its best July in 31 years.
The company said it was the best selling automaker in Canada in July, selling 27,203 vehicles, versus 26,788 the previous July. Car sales were up 45.6 percent, while truck sales fell 8.9 percent.
General Motors Co and Chrysler were restructuring last July and were basically shut down, tilting sales in favor of Ford, and making the comparable numbers tough to beat.
"Ford was the only major manufacturer to post a gain last July," David Mondragon, president and chief executive of Ford of Canada, said in a release.
"Last year Ford sales were up 47 per cent in July versus an industry decline of 7 per cent. Posting a gain after last year's increase is good, but given the comparisons, a 31-year July sales record is impressive."
Honda Canada <7267.T> said its sales fell 11 percent in July to 11,615 vehicles.
The company said sales at its Honda division were down 10 percent to 10,184, while its Acura division saw a 13 percent decline to 1,431.
Other major automakers are expected to report Canadian results throughout the day.
(Reporting by John McCrank; editing by Rob Wilson)
The company said it was the best selling automaker in Canada in July, selling 27,203 vehicles, versus 26,788 the previous July. Car sales were up 45.6 percent, while truck sales fell 8.9 percent.
General Motors Co and Chrysler were restructuring last July and were basically shut down, tilting sales in favor of Ford, and making the comparable numbers tough to beat.
"Ford was the only major manufacturer to post a gain last July," David Mondragon, president and chief executive of Ford of Canada, said in a release.
"Last year Ford sales were up 47 per cent in July versus an industry decline of 7 per cent. Posting a gain after last year's increase is good, but given the comparisons, a 31-year July sales record is impressive."
Honda Canada <7267.T> said its sales fell 11 percent in July to 11,615 vehicles.
The company said sales at its Honda division were down 10 percent to 10,184, while its Acura division saw a 13 percent decline to 1,431.
Other major automakers are expected to report Canadian results throughout the day.
(Reporting by John McCrank; editing by Rob Wilson)
Oshawa, Ontario (August 4, 2010) — Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac continued to build momentum in July, with retail sales increasing 69 percent, driving sales growth to more than 37 percent calendar year-to-date.
July marks the eighth straight month in which retail sales for GM’s brands increased year-over-year, demonstrating the continued strengthening of each brand in the marketplace.
“The continued strong consumer demand for our products reflects our commitment to design, build, and sell the world’s best vehicles,” said Marc Comeau, GM of Canada’s vice-president of sales, service and marketing. “The success of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac each month further indicates our four brand strategy is working, helping build profitable sales in line with our targets.”
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac delivered retail sales increases across the entire award-winning line-up, with launch vehicles continuing to hit the mark with consumers: Chevrolet sales increased 50 percent, Buick sales increased 11 percent, GMC sales increased 170 percent, and Cadillac sales increased 86 percent.
Building on this strong momentum, new offerings launching this summer and fall include the Buick Regal sport sedan, the Cadillac CTS Coupe, the Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra heavy duty pickups, and the much-anticipated fuel-sipping Chevrolet Cruze compact car. Each of these entries will set new benchmarks in their segments, bolstering the stable of new vehicles that are winning with consumers.
With employee pricing available continuing in August on most 2010 model year offerings and some 2011 models, now is a great time to visit a Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac showroom to check out GM’s leading range of award-winning, high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles.
July marks the eighth straight month in which retail sales for GM’s brands increased year-over-year, demonstrating the continued strengthening of each brand in the marketplace.
“The continued strong consumer demand for our products reflects our commitment to design, build, and sell the world’s best vehicles,” said Marc Comeau, GM of Canada’s vice-president of sales, service and marketing. “The success of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac each month further indicates our four brand strategy is working, helping build profitable sales in line with our targets.”
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac delivered retail sales increases across the entire award-winning line-up, with launch vehicles continuing to hit the mark with consumers: Chevrolet sales increased 50 percent, Buick sales increased 11 percent, GMC sales increased 170 percent, and Cadillac sales increased 86 percent.
Building on this strong momentum, new offerings launching this summer and fall include the Buick Regal sport sedan, the Cadillac CTS Coupe, the Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra heavy duty pickups, and the much-anticipated fuel-sipping Chevrolet Cruze compact car. Each of these entries will set new benchmarks in their segments, bolstering the stable of new vehicles that are winning with consumers.
With employee pricing available continuing in August on most 2010 model year offerings and some 2011 models, now is a great time to visit a Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac showroom to check out GM’s leading range of award-winning, high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles.
http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Canada-...om-last-year/1
08-05-10, 06:20 PM
#41
Japan
TOKYO -- Toyota's Prius topped Japan sales rankings in July for the 15th straight month, getting a perk from incentives for green cars and helping Japanese sales of Toyota hybrid models reach a million vehicles.
Toyota Motor Corp. ( TM - news - people ), the world's biggest automaker, said Thursday that more than 2.68 million hybrids have been sold around the world so far, a million of them in Japan, where buyers are scrambling to buy the popular Prius gasoline-electric hybrid to take advantage of tax breaks and other rebates.
The rush has been so intense that worries are growing that sales of green cars could nose-dive once the government-backed perks run out at the end of September in Japan.
The Prius is Toyota's best-selling hybrid. Cumulative global sales of the Prius hit a million in May 2008, according to Toyota.
The Prius went on sale for the first time in 1997, ahead of rivals as a mass-produced commercially available hybrid. Now Toyota's hybrids span minivans, sport utility vehicles and luxury models.
The success of the Prius is a bright spot for Toyota as it tries to improve a reputation battered by its recall crisis
Toyota has recalled about 10 million vehicles around the world for a spate of problems such as faulty floor mats, defective gas pedals, steering malfunctions and braking software glitches.
That appeared not to faze the 34,456 buyers in Japan of the Prius, the top brand for July, according to data Thursday from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association.
That was followed by the Honda ( HMC - news - people ) Fit subcompact at 18,141 vehicles and then by 2 Toyota models, the Vitz and the Corolla, both compacts, highlighting Toyota's strength in Japan.
Honda's hybrid offering, the Insight, ranked in at a distant No. 22.
Toyota said it sells 9 hybrid passenger vehicle models and 3 hybrid commercial vehicle models in Japan.
Toyota, which is also working on electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and fuel cells, has repeatedly stressed that it is serious about pushing a green strategy through hybrids.
It has said it hopes to sell a million hybrids a year after 2010 although it has not specified the exact year. It wants to introduce a hybrid for every model in its lineup in the 2020's.
On Wednesday, Toyota announced earnings for the April-June period, which underlined a solid recovery from deep losses a year earlier, when global demand for cars was shattered by the financial crisis.
08-09-10, 06:31 AM
#43
Fleets
The fleet “crutch” is both a blessing and a curse: Ford, General Motors and Chrysler have seen continually strong sales in 2010, but new data suggests that both Michigan automakers have increased their overall volume thanks to less profitable fleet sales.
Fleet sales represent guaranteed sales for the automakers, but they are generally composed of cut-rate sales prices.
Automotive News says that it has discovered that this year GM has seen fleet sales increase 53% (to 400,000 units) and Chrysler’s fleet numbers are up a massive 163% (to 242,000 units) and even Ford’s numbers are up 35% (to 287,000). Essentially, that means that both automakers have seen fleet sales increase to about the same level as they were before last year’s industry crisis.
Ford says that it is focusing its fleet sales on more profitable government and commercial buyers. More than 66% of all GM and Chrysler fleet sales, meanwhile, were to bottom-feeding, low profit rental car outlets.
That increased volume might not sound like a bad thing until the numbers are compared to those at foreign automakers. Chrysler leads major industry players with 39% of its overall sales going to fleets. Ford has dropped its fleet dependency, but it’s still high at 35% . GM is a little lower at 31%. By comparison, Hyundai leads foreign automakers at just 16%. Nissan (15%), Toyota (9%) and Honda (2%) have never been major fleet sellers.
Automakers say that their regular fleet customers – rental agencies, contractors and corporate fleet operators – are finally buying more vehicles after putting off purchases last year.
Fleet sales are completed at discounted volume prices and they typically diminish resale values.
08-09-10, 10:55 AM
#44
40% of Chryslers, 35% of Fords, and 31% of GM products go to fleet sales....
By contrast...
15% of Nissans, 9% of Toyotas, and 2% of Hondas.
HOLY CRAP!
I really have to wonder if things in the American auto industry are as good as we are led to believe.
By contrast...
15% of Nissans, 9% of Toyotas, and 2% of Hondas.
HOLY CRAP!
I really have to wonder if things in the American auto industry are as good as we are led to believe.
08-09-10, 12:50 PM
#45
Lexus Fanatic
^, So much for the Big 3 weaning off of a high percentage of fleet sales (because it's not the preferred path to profitabilty)....
It is something consumers need to be aware of, because the impact on resale value is significant.
It is something consumers need to be aware of, because the impact on resale value is significant.