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American Suzuki March Sales Up 11%

- Suzuki celebrates 6th consecutive year-over-year sales increase, - Kizashi sales up 145%

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        March     CYTD         
        2011     2010     MTD VS.     2011     2010     YTD VS.         
                MTD PRIOR YR.             YTD PRIOR YR.         
GRAND VITARA:         517     396     31%     1,380     1,222     13%         
EQUATOR:         193     143     35%     468     261     79%         
SX4:         1,070     1,245     -14%     2,836     3,160     -10%         
KIZASHI         703     397     77%     1,994     813     145%         
XL7:         13     64     -80%     23     197     -88%         
FORENZA/RENO:         1     1     0%     1     8     -88%         
TOTAL:         2,497     2,246     11%     6,702     5,661     18% 


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Subaru March 2011 Sales:
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CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced its best first quarter sales ever with 57,494 units sold, continuing its strong start to 2010. March 2010 also marks another monthly record with 23,785 units sold, breaking the previous March record in 2006 of 19,049 units sold. The automaker has broken sales records for eight of the last ten months.

"We continue breaking sales records because of our great products and we are doing it while keeping incentives among the lowest in the industry," said Tim Colbeck, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc.

"The Subaru brand occupies a unique position in the marketplace due to our exceptional sales results and products that offer customers superior safety, value, reliability and durability," said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president and COO, Subaru of America, Inc. "Topping that off, our vehicles are delivered through a passionate retail sales network that takes pride in offering our customers the best sales and service experience possible."

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Mercedes Benz
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MONTVALE, N.J., April 1, 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported March sales of 22,546 vehicles, a 12.6 % improvement over March 2010 and the company's highest March volume and first quarter on record. On a year-to-date basis, the 55,995 vehicles sold represent a 10.7% increase.

The highest volume performers for the month were the C- and E-Class model lines. The sporty C-Class the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers €“ led the pack with sales of 6,542, up 8.9% over March 2010. The 9th generation E-Class continued its strong momentum with sales of 6,107, up 21.1% over last year. MBUSA's versatile SUV, the M-Class, finished third in volume with sales of 2,792, up 29.6% compared to March 2010.

The R-Class crossover also made gains with sales up 76.7% year-to-date, followed by the commanding G-Class, up 59.7% over March 2010. The company also sold 102 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 255.

Sales of Sprinter Vans increased by 175.1% for the month, with sales of 1,062 - bringing a year-to-date total of 2,649 - up 98.1%.

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 7,236 vehicles in March, a 7.2% decrease when compared to March 2010. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 19,539 vehicles, a decrease of 3.2 % over the comparable period last year.

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Mazda:
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IRVINE, CA--April 1, 2011: Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported March 2011 sales of 30,905, an increase of 33.3 percent versus March of 2010. Through the first three months of the year, Mazda's sales are up 15.4 percent, with 64,559 vehicles sold.

The company posted strong gains across the board this month, led by the ever-popular Mazda3, which recorded sales of 12,467 vehicles, up 9.8 percent from last year. The fuel-efficient Mazda2 reported its best month ever with 2,500 sales, while Mazda5 sales more than doubled from last year to 3,866 vehicles, also good for its best month ever. Mazda6 sales also rose 15.3 percent with 4,135 vehicles sold.

Sales of Mazda's efficient CX-9 and CX-7 crossover SUVs continue to remain hot. CX-9 posted its best month ever with sales of 3,635 vehicles, up 22.5 percent, and CX-7 recorded sales of 3,407 vehicles, up 30.7 percent.

"As fuel prices continue to soar, consumers look to purchase fuel-efficient vehicles that don't compromise on design, features or performance," said Jim O'Sullivan, MNAO president and CEO. "Fortunately, Mazda is well poised to meet the needs of our consumers, thanks to our highly attractive vehicles that deliver exhilarating performance in a fuel-efficient manner, all at an affordable price."

Rounding out the North American market, Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported strong sales of 2,282 vehicles, accounting for a 21.0 percent increase versus last March. MMdM's year-to-date sales are up 26.0 percent, with 6,671 vehicles sold. Mazda Canada, Inc. (MCI) sold 5,787 vehicles, which is down 29.0 percent versus last March. MCI's year-to-date sales of 13,645 vehicles are down 21.0 percent.

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.

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Hyundai:
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Hyundai Motor America today announced record March sales of 61,873 units, up 32 percent compared with the same period last year and up 42 percent over last month. For the year, total Hyundai sales are up 28 percent, with retail volume up 46 percent, representing an all-time record first-quarter performance. Sales to fleet accounts are down 31 percent for the year with fleet representing 13 percent of the total sales mix year-to-date and 11 percent for March.

"March was an unbelievably strong month for Hyundai," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's executive vice president of national sales. "Consumer demand was comparable to our previous record-setting month, August 2009, when the high watermark for sales was set with the 'Cash for Clunkers' program. With our overall supply of fuel-efficient vehicles improving, and the recent launch of our breakthrough 40-mpg 2011 Elantra, we are poised to sustain our momentum into the strong spring selling season."

March's strong performance was led by the Alabama-produced Sonata and Elantra products that were up a combined 55 percent over March last year and accounted for 68 percent of total Hyundai volume.

Genesis' sustained growth trajectory continued with a 24 percent sales increase over last year, representing the 21st consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases. The all-new Equus premium flagship continues to outpace sales objectives, already garnering a six percent share of the premium luxury segment year-to-date.

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Kia: Click for Chart

IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2011 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best ever monthly sales of 44,179, a 44.7-percent increase from March 2010, and a 34.7-percent increase over last month. This marks KMA's seventh consecutive month of record sales, and for the first time in company history Kia had two vehicles -- Sorento and Soul -- post sales of more than 10,000 units in a single month. The record March total helped KMA achieve its best-ever quarterly sales result with 104,774 units sold, surpassing the previous record of 97,955 units sold in the third quarter of 2010.

"Kia's design-led transformation has delivered a diverse lineup of stylish and fun-to-drive vehicles, and with rising fuel prices, more and more consumers are visiting our showrooms to take advantage of the outstanding fuel economy each of our vehicles offer," said Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of KMA and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG). "Led by the Sorento and Soul, our record results are a reflection of the tremendous impact our fuel-efficient and technology-laden vehicles have made with consumers, and new levels of performance in models like the turbocharged Optima and Sportage will continue to surprise and impress consumers who turn to Kia while shopping for a new vehicle."

The record sales performance illustrates the growing awareness and consideration of the Kia brand resulting from the company's global commitment to quality, safety, design, technology and overall value. In March, the all-new 2011 Optima became the first Korean-built vehicle to be awarded a five-star crash safety rating under NHTSA's new, stricter guidelines and the 2011 Sportage CUV was named the "Best New Crossover Vehicle" in the 2011 Readers' Choice Awards by About.com.

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Chrysler: Click for Chart

AUBURN HILLS, MI--April 1, 2011:

Best March sales since 2008
Best sales for any month since May 2008
Retail sales up 51 percent in first quarter of 2011 compared with same period in 2010
March marks the 12th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases
March sales increase 28 percent over February sales as new 2011 models resonate with consumers
Chrysler Group car sales improve 46 percent versus a year ago, and 90 percent over car sales in February
Dodge brand cars post year-over-year sales increase of 47 percent; New 2011 Dodge Avenger sales increase 92 percent compared with a year ago
Sales of the new 2011 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan, star of Chrysler brand's celebrated Super Bowl ad, posts a 191 percent sales increase over February sales as availability continues to improve
Chrysler Group begins selling the all-new 2012 Fiat 500 in the U.S. and Canada
All Jeep® brand models post March sales increases, led by the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, whose sales were up 64 percent versus March 2010
New 2011 Jeep Compass posts 108 percent year-over-year sales increase
Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association names the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee its 2011 SUV of the Year
Ram Truck brand posts a 24 percent increase versus a year ago, the brand's 11th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
Work Truck magazine names the Class 4 and 5 Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab truck its 2011 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year


Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 121,730, a 31 percent increase compared with sales in March 2010 (92,623 units). This was the best March since 2008, and the highest sales for any month since May 2008.

Both Chrysler Group car and truck sales posted year-over-year sales gains in March. Chrysler Group car sales increased 46 percent, the best month for car sales since May 2008.

"Our pickups and sport-utilities have been strong performers in the market, and now we are seeing our cars gaining momentum in the marketplace as well," said Fred Diaz, President and CEO €“ Ram Truck Brand and Lead Executive for U.S. Sales. €œChrysler Group€™s retail sales during the first quarter of this year were up 51 percent compared with the same period in 2010. "We showcased our all-new and significantly-refreshed 2011 models during our Premiere Event in March. Now we launch our Minivan Month and Jeep® 70th Anniversary activities as we continue to build on our sales momentum."

The Dodge, Chrysler and Fiat brands all contributed to the increase in car sales.

Sales of the new 2011 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan, star of the Chrysler brand€™s Super Bowl commercial, increased 191 percent in March, compared with sales in the previous month of February, as the 200€™s celebrity and significant improvements translate into sales.

The all-new 2011 Dodge Charger performance car led the surge in March car sales for the Dodge brand, while the new 2011 Dodge Avenger mid-size sedan posted the brand€™s largest percentage sales increase for the month.

Chrysler Group in March began selling the new 2012 Fiat 500, representing the first Fiat vehicles to be sold in the U.S. since 1984.

Even with gas prices creeping upward, Chrysler Group€™s truck and SUV sales continued to post year-over-year sales gains. They were up 27 percent in March, driven in large part by the Ram pickup trucks, the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the iconic 2011 Jeep Wrangler, and the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango sport-utility.

The Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in March. The Dodge brand logged the largest percentage increase for the month among the four brands.

Chrysler Group finished the month with a 67-day supply of inventory (301,936 units). U.S. industry sales figures for March are projected at an estimated 13.3 SAAR.

March 2011 U.S. Sales Highlights by Brand

Dodge Brand

The Dodge brand posted a 49 percent sales increase in March, the largest percentage increase of the Chrysler Group brands. All Dodge models in production posted year-over-year percentage sales gains. The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango three-row sport-utility posted a 61 percent increase compared with the previous month of February as the new SUV continues to gain sales momentum. Durango is the winner of MotorWeek€™s 2011 Drivers€™ Choice Award for Best Large Utility.

The new 2011 Dodge Avenger posted a 92 percent increase, compared with March 2010, the largest percentage increase of any Dodge vehicle. The all-new 2011 Dodge Charger performance car posted a triple-digit percentage sales increase over the previous month of February. Sales of the new 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, the brand€™s volume leader, increased 23 percent in March.

Chrysler Brand

The new 2011 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan continues to build momentum in the marketplace in the wake of Chrysler brand€™s Super Bowl ad. Sales of the 200 increased 191 percent in March, compared with sales in February. Hot on the heels of the new 200, the all-new 2011 Chrysler 300 sedan began hitting dealership showrooms in March.

Chrysler brand€™s car sales in March increased 38 percent, compared with the same month a year ago. The Chrysler brand introduced the new €œImported from Detroit€??? merchandise in March. The new collection features an array of products with the €œImported from Detroit€??? logo which represents the hardworking spirit captured and celebrated in the brand€™s Super Bowl commercial, €œBorn of Fire.€???

Ram Truck Brand

The Ram Truck brand posted a 24 percent sales increase in March. Ram pickup truck sales were up 23 percent, compared with the same month in 2010. Both the Light Duty and Heavy Duty pickup trucks, along with the Chassis Cab, posted double-digit percentage year-over-year sales gains.

The Ram Truck brand unveiled its new 2012 Ram Cargo Van in March. The Ram Cargo Van €“ or Ram C/V €“ is engineered to meet small business and commercial needs. The Ram C/V provides a Class 1 commercial vehicle-leading 1,800-lb. cargo payload and category-exclusive towing capability, up to 3,600 lbs. A 20-gallon fuel tank and 25 mpg highway also deliver best-in-class fuel range.

The Ram Truck brand also announced in March that its 2012 Ram 4500 and 5500 medium-duty (Class 4 and 5) Chassis Cab commercial trucks will be available with an optional 30,000-lb. gross combined weight rating (GCWR), an increase from 26,000 lbs.

Work Truck magazine named the Class 4 and 5 Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab trucks its 2011 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year. Nineteen vehicles were included in an online ballot and voted on by professional fleet managers, who were asked to consider which medium-duty truck model best fit their fleet requirements, including application effectiveness, durability, quality, servicing, maintenance, and lifecycle costs.

Jeep® Brand

The Jeep brand posted a 36 percent sales increase in March. All five Jeep brand models contributed to the increase by posting year-over-year sales gains. The new 2011 Jeep Compass, now featuring Jeep Trail Rated® capability for the first time, posted a 108 percent sales increase in March.

The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee continues its strong market performance as the brand€™s volume leader posted a 64 percent sales gain in March. The Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association this week named the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee as its 2011 SUV of the Year.

Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, the Jeep brand is offering distinctive 70th Anniversary Edition models of each vehicle in its lineup. The 70th Anniversary Edition models, which pay homage to the history of the legendary Jeep brand, are arriving in dealerships now.

March 2011 U.S. Sales Highlights

Chrysler Group car sales (33,643 units) increased 46 percent compared with the same month a year ago (23,055 units)
Chrysler Group truck and SUV sales (88,087 units) improved 27 percent versus March 2010 (69,568 units)
Dodge brand sales (44,102 units) increased 49 percent versus the same month last year (29,506 units)
Dodge Caliber sales (3,750 units) increased 28 percent compared with March 2010 (2,932 units)
Dodge Avenger sales (5,954 units) improved 92 percent versus the same month in 2010 (3,093 units)
Dodge Charger sales (8,986 units) increased 44 percent compared with March 2010 (6,220 units)
Dodge Challenger sales (3,989 units) improved 24 percent versus the same month a year ago (3,211 units)
The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango SUV posted sales of 4,392 units, up 61 percent from February 2011 (2,731 units)
Dodge Journey sales (5,323 units) increased 15 percent compared with March a year ago (4,642 units)
Dodge Grand Caravan sales (9,560 units) increased 23 percent versus March 2010 (7,749 units)
Dodge Nitro sales (2,136 units) increased 30 percent compared with March 2010 (1,640 units)
Chrysler brand sales (20,463 units) improved 3 percent versus the same month a year ago (19,780 units)
Sales of the new 2011 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan (6,750 units) were up 191 percent versus sales in February 2011 (2,319 units)
Jeep brand sales (33,155 units) increased 36 percent compared with the same month last year (24,393 units)
Jeep Grand Cherokee sales (9,836 units) improved 64 percent versus March last year (5,986 units)
Sales of the new 2011 Jeep Compass (3,703 units) were up 108 percent compared with March 2010 (1,778 units)
Jeep Wrangler sales (8,807 units) increased 5 percent compared with March 2010 (8,410 units)
Jeep Liberty sales (5,207 units) increased 28 percent versus March last year (4,078 units)
Jeep Patriot (5,602 units) posted a 109 percent year-over-year sales increase
Ram Truck brand sales (23,510 units) increased 24 percent compared with the same month last year (18,944 units)
Ram pickup truck sales (21,898 units) improved 23 percent versus March 2010 (17,818 units)
Dodge Dakota sales (1,612 units) increased 45 percent compared with March of last year (1,109 units)

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Top 20 Best Selling Cars in America

Apart from the Chevrolet HHR's departure and the Ford Fiesta's inclusion, the list of America's best-selling cars is full of the exact same models in March as it was in February. Ah, but the order has changed, evidenced by the status arrows in the third column.

20% of America's 20 most popular cars posted lower sales in March 2011 than in March 2010, the 2011 Toyota Camry being the most famous of the bunch. Ford Focus sales are falling, true, but expect a big boost in coming months as the now-in-production 2012 Ford Focus arrives at dealerships. Worse than the Chevrolet Malibu's 12.4% year-over-year drop is the Malibu's 18.5% decline from February in a market which grew by more than 26%.

80% of America's 10 best-selling cars weren't American cars, though their status as American-built cars is often secure. The Ford Fusion was America's best-selling American in March... but the Fusion is manufactured in Mexico. The Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, and Toyota Camry are made in America, y'all.

All the numbers on America's 20 favourite cars are below.

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Rank
    
Car
    
Status
    
March 2011
    
Last Month
    
March 2010
#1
    
Honda Accord
    
↑
    
33,616
    
22,916
    
29,120
#2
    
Nissan Altima
    
↑
    
32,289
    
20,808
    
24,649
#3
    
Toyota Camry
    
↓
    
31,464
    
27,212
    
36,251
#4
    
Honda Civic
    
↑
    
31,213
    
19,121
    
22,463
#5
    
Toyota Corolla/Matrix
    
↓
    
30,234
    
25,860
    
29,623
#6
    
Ford Fusion
    
↓
    
27,566
    
23,111
    
22,773
#7
    
Hyundai Sonata
    
↑
    
22,894
    
15,723
    
18,935
#8
    
Hyundai Elantra
    
↑
    
19,255
    
12,289
    
8225
#9
    
Toyota Prius
    
↑
    
18,605
    
13,539
    
11,786
#10
    
Chevrolet Cruze/Cobalt
    
↓
    
18,101
    
18,709
    
10,316
#11
    
Chevrolet Impala
    
↓
    
18,063
    
16,290
    
15,594
#12
    
Nissan Sentra
    
↔
    
17,851
    
12,599
    
8721
#13
    
Ford Focus
    
↑
    
17,178
    
10,879
    
19,500
#14
    
Volkswagen Jetta
    
↓
    
16,969
    
12,591
    
9196
#15
    
Chevrolet Malibu
    
↓
    
15,551
    
19,092
    
17,750
#16
    
Mazda 3
    
↑
    
12,467
    
8077
    
11,353
#17
    
Nissan Versa
    
↓
    
11,075
    
10,578
    
13,811
#18
    
Subaru Outback
    
↔
    
10,498
    
7951
    
7619
#19
    
Kia Soul
    
↔
    
10,028
    
6684
    
5106
#20
    
Ford Fiesta
    
↑
    
9787
    
6270
    
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-J-P-L-

It's alive and well. The current Yaris is in its final months (5th year in US, 6th year in most other areas). Dealers have also skimped on inventory for quite a while now preferring to sell Corollas.

Even in its 6th year in Japan, the liftback remains the 3rd best selling vehicle in Japan after the Prius and Fit.

With the all new 2012's rolling out soon in combination with expected $4++/gal gas, the Yaris should receive a big bump in sales.

TwiBlueG35

I am very impressed with Infiniti G sedan's sales number, 5,119 units sold. Was it because of G25? I have heard that the 2.5L is much smoother and quieter than the 3.7L. I wish Nissan would release the sales of each version instead of the combined number.

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http://media.gm.com/content/media/us...r/0401_gmsales

March Deliveries

DETROIT – March capped a successful quarter for General Motors in the United States. Retail sales surged 38 percent for its four brands, driven by demand for Chevrolet’s all-new Cruze compact sedan. In spite of a decline in incentives, dealers reported 206,621 total sales during March, an increase of 11 percent. This total included a 17 percent increase in retail sales, compared to March 2010.

March’s retail sales increase was spurred by a 34-percent rise in passenger car retail sales, led by a 287 percent gain in retail sales of the Cruze over the car it replaced.

March deliveries to fleets declined 1 percent and represented 27 percent of the company’s total sales – the ninth straight month that fleet sales comprised less than 30 percent of total sales.

For the first three months, total sales increased 26 percent to 592,545 units compared to a year earlier. As a result, each of GM’s brands – Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac – gained retail and total market share during the quarter.

“Our plan was to get out of the gates quickly in the first quarter and we succeeded,” said Don Johnson, vice president, U.S. Sales Operations. “Consumers responded favorably to the value of our broad lineup of fuel-efficient cars, trucks and crossovers.”

In the first quarter, fleet sales represented 24 percent of the company’s total sales volume, compared to 30 percent in the first quarter of 2010.

GM’s Newest Vehicles Continue to Drive Retail Gains – up 54 Percent in March

Combined retail sales for vehicles launched since June 2009 – Chevrolet Equinox, Silverado HD, Cruze and Volt; Buick LaCrosse and Regal; GMC Sierra HD and Terrain; and Cadillac SRX, CTS Wagon and CTS Coupe – increased 54 percent during March and were up 74 percent for the first three months of the year.

“March sales demonstrated our newest models continue to win over customers,” Johnson said. “Vehicles like the Chevrolet Cruze and Equinox put us in great position to benefit from consumer’s increasing desire for fuel-efficient vehicles.”

Passenger Cars

Total sales of GM passenger cars improved 15 percent during March, led by the sale of 18,018 Cruzes. Retail sales of GM passenger cars rose 34 percent for the month. The Cruze, Chevrolet Camaro Convertible and Buick Regal all have achieved record retail sales since being launched. For the quarter, retail sales of GM’s passenger cars were up 49 percent, also led by the Cruze, up 203 percent.

Crossovers

The Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac brands each set March total and retail sales records for crossover sales during the month, driven by a 20 percent increase in combined retail sales by the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain. The two also set March records for retail sales. For the quarter, retail sales of GM’s complete lineup of industry-leading crossovers were up 30 percent.

Pickups

Total combined sales of Chevrolet Silverado and Avalanche, and GMC Sierra increased 11 percent in March, with retail sales also rising 11 percent versus a year ago. For the quarter, retail sales for GM’s full-size pickups rose 38 percent, while total sales improved to 130,866 units – a 31-percent increase.

Incentives

During March, purchase incentives declined on a per unit basis.

“We’ve said all along that our plan for the year was to be at or near industry average on incentives as a percent of average transaction prices, as we were last year,” Johnson said. “Our actions in March were consistent with that plan and we will continue to be prudent in our go-to-market approach.”

Month-end dealer inventory in the United States stood at about 574,000 units, which is about 57,000 higher compared to February and about 149,000 higher than March 2010.

Brand Key Facts:

Chevrolet: Chevrolet dealers delivered 148,197 total vehicles in March, an 11-percent increase versus last year. Retail sales for Chevrolet were up 18 percent. Cruze retail sales were 287 percent higher than the compact car it replaced. Silverado retail sales rose 10 percent, while Equinox retail sales increased 18 percent (read more).
Buick: Buick reported 15,663 total sales, a 21-percent increase compared to March 2010. This includes a 24-percent rise in year-over-year retail sales, led by improving demand for the all-new Regal. This marks the 18th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains for the brand (read more).
GMC: GMC reported total sales of 30,597, an 11-percent increase compared to the same month last year. This marks the 18th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases. Retail sales were 11 percent higher than last year, driven by continued strong retail demand for the Terrain (up 26 percent) and Sierra (up 15 percent) (read more).
Cadillac: Cadillac reported total sales of 12,164 for March – 5 percent higher than last March, with retail sales increasing 14 percent. February was the 14th consecutive month of year-over-year total and retail sales gains. CTS retail sales continued to set the pace for the brand, rising 51 percent, driven by strong demand for the all-new CTS Coupe (read more).
Fleet sales for GM’s four brands were 56,465 for the month, a 1-percent decrease for the month, with sales to rental fleets down 11 percent during the same period. Sales to commercial customers rose 1 percent for the month, the 12th consecutive month of commercial fleet sales gains. Fleet accounted for 27 percent of GM total sales during the month.

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http://media.vw.com/news
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Volkswagen Announces Strongest Sales Month in Seven Years

Company also reports record-breaking sales month for all-new Jetta

HERNDON, Va. (April 1, 2011) — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported 27,176 units sold in March 2011, a 22.7 percent increase over prior year sales. The company also announced 16,969 Jetta models sold – more than any other month in company history.

“We have truly launched into 2011 with strong momentum. Not only did we enjoy the best Jetta sales month in company history, Volkswagen experienced the best overall sales month since 2004,“ said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc.

The company sold 67,039 vehicles in the first quarter, a 15 percent increase over 2010. Lead by clean diesel TDI technology, Volkswagen Golf sales increased 29% over prior year. CC and Tiguan models also experienced strong gains of 16.9 and 12.5 percent, respectively.

“Volkswagen is well positioned to continue this growth with the introduction of the all-new U.S.-built Passat and a new 21st Century Beetle later this year,” said Barnes.

lex-phil

I'm also impressed with Nissan overall. Is this the first time they have 3 cars in the top 20? And is this the first time the Altima beat the Camry?

spwolf

Next gen Yaris is already on sale in Japan :-).

http://toyota.jp/vitz/



Problem with Yaris in the USA is strong yen, it doesnt make sense so they dont have much supply... I was suprised Scions went up, including xD... I love xD, it is old Toyota people think they want.

MPLexus301

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MARCH:

Mercedes: 21,484 Month / 53,346 YTD

BMW: 20,295 / 52,617

Lexus: 20,682 / 47,356

Cadillac: 12,164 / 40,512


Acura: 12,611 / 31,368

Infiniti: 11,287 / 27,836

Audi: 9,818 / 25,383


FEBRUARY:

BMW: 16,416 Month / 32,321 YTD

Mercedes: 15,464 / 31,862

Cadillac: 15,768 / 28,348

Lexus: 13,814 / 26,674


Acura: 10,796 / 18,757

Infiniti: 9,144 / 16,549

Audi: 7,753 / 15,565


Over the one month period, Mercedes took the spot and Lexus handily overtook Cadillac for the 3rd place. Great month overall for most brands but Cadillac just wasn't as strong as the others.

Lexus sold 7,048 more cars in March than February