March 2012 Sales Thread
04-03-12, 07:34 AM
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March 2012 Sales Thread
Ford Motor Company posts its strongest U.S. March sales in five years with 223,418 vehicles sold – a 5 percent sales increase over last March
Ford Fusion posts its best sales month ever at 28,562 vehicles
Ford Focus has its best March sales ever at 28,293 vehicles
Ford Edge has its best March ever at 14,058 vehicles
F-Series March sales of 58,061 are up 9 percent, its best March sales performance since 2007; EcoBoost accounts for 41 percent of the F-150 retail sales
Download Full Sales Release (With Tables)Ford Fusion posts its best sales month ever at 28,562 vehicles
Ford Focus has its best March sales ever at 28,293 vehicles
Ford Edge has its best March ever at 14,058 vehicles
F-Series March sales of 58,061 are up 9 percent, its best March sales performance since 2007; EcoBoost accounts for 41 percent of the F-150 retail sales
DEARBORN, Mich., April 3, 2012 – Ford Motor Company posted its best March U.S. sales month since 2007 – with the Ford Fusion recording its best month ever, Ford Focus and Ford Edge achieving their best March ever and the F-Series showing the strongest March sales in 5 years.
Total company sales totaled 223,418 vehicles for March, a 5 percent gain over year-ago levels. Retail sales increased 11 percent for the month.
For the first quarter, Ford Motor Company’s sales were up 9 percent versus year-ago levels, totaling 539,247 vehicles sold. The increases were driven by the popularity of Ford’s most fuel-efficient models posting record sales months.
March sales highlights:
Fusion set an all-time monthly sales record, with 28,562 vehicles sold.
Focus delivered its best March sales performance ever, selling 28,293 cars.
F-Series sold 58,061 for the month – a 9 percent increase versus last March and F-Series’ best March sales performance since 2007. EcoBoost accounted for 41 percent of the F-150 retail sales, with all V6 engines comprising 56 percent for the month.
The Ford Edge had it best March sales month ever, with 14,058 vehicles sold.
Ford began selling its Police Interceptor Sedans and Utilities at the end of March.
During the 1st quarter:Focus delivered its best March sales performance ever, selling 28,293 cars.
F-Series sold 58,061 for the month – a 9 percent increase versus last March and F-Series’ best March sales performance since 2007. EcoBoost accounted for 41 percent of the F-150 retail sales, with all V6 engines comprising 56 percent for the month.
The Ford Edge had it best March sales month ever, with 14,058 vehicles sold.
Ford began selling its Police Interceptor Sedans and Utilities at the end of March.
Car sales at Ford Motor Company were up 8 percent. The fuel-efficient Focus was the biggest seller among Ford’s car lineup, with sales up 78 percent during this period, with 66,043 vehicles sold.
Utility sales totaled 150,415 vehicles, a 6 percent increase versus year-ago levels. Escape sales were up 5 percent, making it the strongest-ever 1st quarter start for Escape – America’s best-selling utility.
Ford Motor Company truck sales increased 11 percent, with 195,807 vehicles sold. F-Series pickups – America’s top-selling truck for 35 years – posted sales of 143,827 vehicles for the quarter, a 14-percent increase versus the same period in 2011.
04-03-12, 07:41 AM
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Gm
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported total March sales of 231,052 vehicles in the United States, up 12 percent year over year. The monthly total includes a record 100,000 cars and crossovers that achieve an EPA-estimated 30 mpg highway rating or better.
“The economic recovery and a deep bench of fuel-efficient cars and crossovers have been driving our sales for more than a year, but the combined impact has never been stronger than it was in March,” said Don Johnson, vice president, U.S. Sales Operations. “Since the last time fuel prices spiked, both the economy and GM’s product portfolio are undeniably stronger. We’re now strong across the board in cars, crossovers and trucks.”
Total GM passenger car sales increased 22 percent, with small and compact car sales up a combined 62 percent. Compact crossover sales were up 47 percent and mid-size car sales were up 38 percent. Full-size pickup sales were up 14 percent.
The Chevrolet brand increased its sales 17 percent year over year, and every Chevrolet car line was up. Sales of the Sonic have increased steadily since it launched in August 2011, with March reaching 8,251 vehicles. Volt sales of 2,289 were 50 percent higher than December 2011, which had been the vehicle’s best month since launch. Cruze deliveries of 21,607 marked the car’s seventh month of sales exceeding 20,000 units and its seventh consecutive month of higher year-over-year sales.
Other March highlights include a 12 percent year-over-year increase in GMC sales driven by strong Sierra and Terrain results, a 34 percent increase in Chevrolet Equinox sales, a 15 percent increase in Cadillac CTS sales, and a very strong month for the new Buick Verano, with sales of 2,497 units.
The company’s retail deliveries increased 14 percent compared with March 2011 and accounted for 74 percent of GM sales. Deliveries to fleets increased 6 percent.
Total sales at Buick and Cadillac were down in total for the month, but retail sales were higher. Buick’s retail sales were up 6 percent on the strength the all-new Verano and the 36-mpg LaCrosse with eAssist. Cadillac retail sales were up 2 percent on the strength of an 18 percent gain by the CTS and continued strong retail sales of the SRX and Escalade.
GM is continuing to aggressively roll out new products to sustain its momentum. At the New York International Auto Show this week, the company will unveil five new or redesigned vehicles, including 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, Cadillac SRX, Buick Enclave and GMC Terrain Denali crossovers, as well as the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Impala sedan.
By the end of 2012, GM will have all-new or redesigned cars and crossovers in segments that represent 60 percent of the retail light vehicle industry.
04-03-12, 08:39 AM
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Chrysler
Best monthly sales since March 2008
Best 1st quarter since 2008
24th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
10th-consecutive month of sales gains of at least 20 percent
Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in March versus same month a year ago
FIAT brand sets a monthly sales record; sales up 642 percent versus same month a year ago
Chrysler brand sales up 70 percent; best monthly sales in four years
Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan sets a monthly sales record; March sales up 121 percent
Chrysler 300 flagship sedan posts triple-digit year-over-year sales gain
Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans each post double-digit sales gains
Jeep brand sales up 36 percent; best March sales since 2007
All Jeep brand models log year-over-year sales gains
Jeep Grand Cherokee sales up 43 percent; best March sales in six years
Jeep Grand Cherokee named Official Winter Vehicle of New England by New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) for second year in a row
Dodge brand sales up 18 percent; best March since 2008 and 10th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
Iconic Dodge Challenger muscle car sets all-time monthly sales record
Dodge Journey sets monthly sales record
Ram pickup truck sales up 18 percent; best March sales in four years
Ram Truck brand unveils factory-built compressed natural gas-powered (CNG) pickup truck
April 3, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 163,381 units, a 34 percent increase compared with sales in March 2011 (121,730 units), and the group’s best monthly sales in 4 years.Best 1st quarter since 2008
24th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
10th-consecutive month of sales gains of at least 20 percent
Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in March versus same month a year ago
FIAT brand sets a monthly sales record; sales up 642 percent versus same month a year ago
Chrysler brand sales up 70 percent; best monthly sales in four years
Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan sets a monthly sales record; March sales up 121 percent
Chrysler 300 flagship sedan posts triple-digit year-over-year sales gain
Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans each post double-digit sales gains
Jeep brand sales up 36 percent; best March sales since 2007
All Jeep brand models log year-over-year sales gains
Jeep Grand Cherokee sales up 43 percent; best March sales in six years
Jeep Grand Cherokee named Official Winter Vehicle of New England by New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) for second year in a row
Dodge brand sales up 18 percent; best March since 2008 and 10th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
Iconic Dodge Challenger muscle car sets all-time monthly sales record
Dodge Journey sets monthly sales record
Ram pickup truck sales up 18 percent; best March sales in four years
Ram Truck brand unveils factory-built compressed natural gas-powered (CNG) pickup truck
The Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each posted sales increases in March versus the same month a year ago. The FIAT brand led the charge with a 642 percent year-over-year increase, setting a monthly sales record. The brand bested its previous high established in February. The brand’s Fiat 500, with its Italian design and city-friendly functionality, was launched in the U.S. in March last year.
Chrysler Group recorded its 24th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains and its 10th-consecutive month of sales increases of at least 20 percent. Every Chrysler Group model in production for more than 12 months recorded a year-over-year sales increase in March. Chrysler Group also logged its best first quarter since 2008.
Chrysler Group beat the industry average sales increase for the 13th-consecutive month in March. The Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan, the Dodge Challenger muscle car, and the Dodge Journey full-size crossover each set monthly sales records.
“The combination of credit availability, an improving economy, pent-up demand and even high fuel prices encouraging people to acquire newer more fuel-efficient vehicles are all helping to drive industry sales,” said Reid Bigland, President and CEO – Dodge Brand and Head of U.S. Sales. “Thanks to these factors we experienced sales strength across the board with our March sales up 34 percent and our first quarter sales up a whopping 39 percent.”
Chrysler Group sedans, minivans, SUVs, and pickup trucks all contributed to the company’s 34 percent sales gain in March. The Chrysler brand’s flagship Chrysler 300 full-size sedan and the Chrysler 200 each posted year-over-year sales gains in the triple digits.
All five Jeep brand models posted gains, the Chrysler Town & Country and the Dodge Grand Caravan minivans recorded double-digit sales increases, and the Ram pickup truck, even in the face of soaring gas prices across the country, recorded a March sales gain. Ram pickup sales were up 23 percent, the truck’s 23rd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains.
Chrysler Group finished the month with a 59-days supply of inventory (346,939 units). U.S. industry sales figures for March are projected at an estimated 14.7 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).
March 2012 U.S. Sales Highlights by Brand
FIAT Brand
FIAT brand sales were up 642 percent in March compared with the same month a year ago. The Fiat 500, with its unique styling, engaging driving dynamics and fuel efficiency, was launched in the U.S. in March 2011. The Fiat 500 Cabrio followed in April. For the second time this year, the FIAT brand set a monthly sales record with 3,712 units sold in March. The brand’s previous record was set a month earlier in February. The FIAT brand’s first year-over-year sales gain was the largest of any Chrysler Group brand.
The FIAT brand in March formally introduced its all-new Fiat 500L, an all-new model that expands the appeal of the brand’s iconic Fiat 500, at the Geneva Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland. The new Fiat 500L – the L stands for ‘Large’ – will follow the U.S. introduction of the high-performance Fiat 500 Abarth this spring and a full-electric version of the Fiat 500. The Fiat 500L will be produced at the FIAT plant in Kragujevac, Serbia, and will arrive in the United States in 2013.
Chrysler Brand
Chrysler brand sales were up 70 percent in March, the brand’s best sales month in four years. Sales of all three Chrysler brand models were up in March, led by a strong 169 percent increase in Chrysler 300 sedan sales. The Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan set a monthly sales record with its 121 percent increase in March. The Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans each posted double-digit gains versus the same month a year ago. It was the Town & Country’s best March since 2007. March was the Chrysler brand’s 9th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains.
Jeep® Brand
Jeep brand sales increased 36 percent in March versus with the same month in 2011, the brand’s best March in 5 years. March also was the brand’s 23rd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Sales of all 5 Jeep brand models were up in March led by the 46 percent increase in Jeep Liberty sales. Jeep Grand Cherokee had its best March since 2006. 4 of the 5 Jeep models recorded March sales gains in the double digits.
The Jeep brand announced in March that it will produce three new limited-edition Jeep vehicles: the Grand Cherokee, Compass and Patriot Altitude models. The new Jeep models, which boast blacked-out exteriors with distinct, aggressive flair, will arrive in Jeep showrooms in May.
For the 2nd year in a row, members of the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) have named the Jeep Grand Cherokee the Official Winter Vehicle of New England. In addition, the new 2012 Jeep Wrangler also captured a NEMPA Winter Vehicle Award as best-in-class in the SUV/crossover – over $25,000 category.
Likewise, for the 2nd consecutive year, the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) association named the Grand Cherokee its 2012 SUV of the Year. Unstoppable off-road ability and impressive on-road performance were attributes cited by voting journalists.
Dodge Brand
Dodge brand sales increased 18 percent in March, the brand’s best sales performance in March since 2008 and its 10th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth. The Dodge Challenger, the iconic muscle car, set an all-time monthly sales record, while the Dodge Journey full-size crossover set a new monthly sales record.
The Dodge Grand Caravan minivan, the brand’s volume leader in March, had its best March sales in four years. Sales of the 3-row Dodge Durango SUV were up 5 percent in March, its best sales month so far this year. In March, the Durango was the top-ranked vehicle in the Mid-Size Traditional SUV segment in Strategic Vision’s annual Total Value Index.
The Dodge brand announced in March that it will begin offering a Durango Special Service model for fleet use. The Dodge Durango Special Service SUV is specially designed to handle the rigors of everyday use by police and fire departments and fleet customers. Chrysler Group fleet operations will start taking orders now, with deliveries expected to begin in the second quarter of 2012.
The Dodge brand revealed in March its new 2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline. The new Challenger Rallye Redline turns up the heat with unique red-hot exterior accents, 305 horsepower and performance suspension.
Members of the New England Motor Press Association named the Dodge Charger AWD the best-in-class in the all-weather sedan/wagon – $25,000-$35,000 category. This is the 2nd-consecutive year that the Charger with all-wheel-drive wins this highly-competitive NEMPA award.
Ram Truck Brand
Ram Truck brand sales were up in March driven by the 23 percent increase in Ram pickup sales. March marked the 23rd-consecutive month that the Ram pickup truck recorded a year-over-year sales gain. The Ram light-duty trucks led the way with a 25 percent increase versus sales in March 2011. Of the Ram light-duty truck sales, those with regular cabs posted the greatest percentage increase in March. It was the brand’s best March sales in four years.
The Ram Truck brand announced last month that it would expand Ram 1500 Tradesman availability to include Crew Cab and Quad Cab models, and unveiled a special 10th Anniversary edition of its Texas-only 2012 Ram 1500 Lone Star. The Lone Star model makes up 30-40 percent of all Ram 1500s sold in Texas. Since the Lone Star’s debut, Ram has sold more than 80,000 of the Texas-only models.
Ram Truck announced in March it will become the only manufacturer in North America to offer a factory-built compressed natural gas-powered (CNG) pickup truck. The Ram 2500 Heavy Duty CNG pickup is designed for fleet and commercial customers and offers cost and emissions benefits, using an abundant, domestically-sourced fuel and reducing America’s dependence on foreign oil. The Ram HD CNG is powered by the 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 and features both compressed gas storage tanks and an 8-gallon gasoline fuel tank.
March 2012 U.S. Sales Highlights
Chrysler brand sales (34,726 units) increased 70 percent in March versus the same month a year ago (20,463 units)
Sales of the Chrysler 200 (14,914 units) were up 121 percent compared with the same month last year (6,750 units); set monthly sales record
Chrysler 300 sales (7,336 units) improved 169 percent versus March 2011 (2,727 units)
Chrysler Town & Country sales (12,476 units) were up 32 percent compared with the same month a year ago (9,471 units)
Jeep brand sales (45,124 units) increased 36 percent versus March 2011 (33,155 units)
Jeep Wrangler sales (12,557 units) improved 43 percent compared with the same month last year (8,807 units)
Jeep Liberty sales (7,605 units) increased 46 percent versus March sales a year ago (5,207 units)
Sales of the Jeep Compass (3,987 units) were up 8 percent compared with the same month in 2011 (3,703 units)
Sales of the Jeep Patriot (6,879 units) improved 23 percent versus March 2011 (5,602 units)
Jeep Grand Cherokee sales (14,096 units) were up 43 percent compared with the same month a year ago (9,836 units)
Dodge brand sales (52,076 units) increased 18 percent in March versus the same month a year ago (44,102 units)
Dodge Avenger sales (9,362 units) improved 57 percent compared with March last year (5,954 units)
Dodge Charger sales (9,644 units) increased 7 percent versus the same month a year ago (8,986 units)
Dodge Challenger (4,304 units) set a monthly sales record
Dodge Journey (7,659 units) set a new monthly sales record
Sales of the Dodge Durango (4,590 units) were up 5 percent compared with the same month a year ago (4,392 units)
Ram pickup truck sales (26,960 units) improved 23 percent versus March 2011 (21,898 units)
Sales of the Chrysler 200 (14,914 units) were up 121 percent compared with the same month last year (6,750 units); set monthly sales record
Chrysler 300 sales (7,336 units) improved 169 percent versus March 2011 (2,727 units)
Chrysler Town & Country sales (12,476 units) were up 32 percent compared with the same month a year ago (9,471 units)
Jeep brand sales (45,124 units) increased 36 percent versus March 2011 (33,155 units)
Jeep Wrangler sales (12,557 units) improved 43 percent compared with the same month last year (8,807 units)
Jeep Liberty sales (7,605 units) increased 46 percent versus March sales a year ago (5,207 units)
Sales of the Jeep Compass (3,987 units) were up 8 percent compared with the same month in 2011 (3,703 units)
Sales of the Jeep Patriot (6,879 units) improved 23 percent versus March 2011 (5,602 units)
Jeep Grand Cherokee sales (14,096 units) were up 43 percent compared with the same month a year ago (9,836 units)
Dodge brand sales (52,076 units) increased 18 percent in March versus the same month a year ago (44,102 units)
Dodge Avenger sales (9,362 units) improved 57 percent compared with March last year (5,954 units)
Dodge Charger sales (9,644 units) increased 7 percent versus the same month a year ago (8,986 units)
Dodge Challenger (4,304 units) set a monthly sales record
Dodge Journey (7,659 units) set a new monthly sales record
Sales of the Dodge Durango (4,590 units) were up 5 percent compared with the same month a year ago (4,392 units)
Ram pickup truck sales (26,960 units) improved 23 percent versus March 2011 (21,898 units)
04-03-12, 08:58 AM
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wow, u.s. 'big 3' posting some amazing numbers. and gm and ford are close!
04-03-12, 09:15 AM
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Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported March U.S. sales of 136,317 units versus 121,141 units a year earlier, an increase of 12.5 percent, and a record for any month in the company's history. Nissan Division sales also set a new sales record, up 14.8 percent for the month at 126,132 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles were down 9.8 percent from the prior year, to 10,185 units.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
Nissan Division also posted its best all-time month in March with 126,132 sales, an increase of 14.8 percent over the previous record of 109,854 units set last March.
Sales of the Nissan Altima hit a new monthly record, finishing at 41,050 units, up 27.1 percent over March 2011. The new record comes on the eve of the introduction of the all-new 2013 Nissan Altima, which will be unveiled tomorrow at the New York International Auto Show.
Nissan Rogue also set an all-time volume record with March sales of 16,972 units up 19.7 percent over the prior year.
Nissan Juke sales also set a new all-time record, with 4,165 deliveries marking a 1.9 percent increase over March 2011.
Sales of the Nissan Versa set a new March record at 15,587 units, up 40.7 percent over the prior year.
"Our record March sales show that Nissan's combination of quality and value continues to put us at the top of more customers' shopping lists," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division. "With new versions of 5 of our highest volume models coming in the next 15 months, including the all-new 2013 Altima, we're going to keep our foot on the accelerator for even better gains in the months to come."Sales of the Nissan Altima hit a new monthly record, finishing at 41,050 units, up 27.1 percent over March 2011. The new record comes on the eve of the introduction of the all-new 2013 Nissan Altima, which will be unveiled tomorrow at the New York International Auto Show.
Nissan Rogue also set an all-time volume record with March sales of 16,972 units up 19.7 percent over the prior year.
Nissan Juke sales also set a new all-time record, with 4,165 deliveries marking a 1.9 percent increase over March 2011.
Sales of the Nissan Versa set a new March record at 15,587 units, up 40.7 percent over the prior year.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
Infiniti today reported sales of 10,185 units for March, a decrease of 9.8 percent from 11,287 units a year earlier.
The all-new Infiniti JX 7-passenger luxury crossover went on sale late in March, and had sales of 540 units.
On Thursday, April 5, at the New York Auto Show, Infiniti will unveil a 0 emission concept that will preview the stylish, high-performance, electric luxury car that is set to launch in 2014.
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. March 2012 had 28 selling days, while March 2011 had 27 selling days.The all-new Infiniti JX 7-passenger luxury crossover went on sale late in March, and had sales of 540 units.
On Thursday, April 5, at the New York Auto Show, Infiniti will unveil a 0 emission concept that will preview the stylish, high-performance, electric luxury car that is set to launch in 2014.
About Nissan Americas
In the Americas, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and was recognized as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2010 and 2011. More information on Nissan in North America, the Nissan LEAF and zero emissions can be found at www.nissanusa.com.
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04-03-12, 09:50 AM
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Toyota
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported its best March results since 2008 with sales of 203,282 units, an increase of 11.2 percent compared to March 2011 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 28 selling days in March 2012 compared to 27 selling days in March 2011, TMS sales were up 15.4 percent over the year-ago month.
For the 1st quarter, TMS reported sales of 487,284 vehicles, an increase of 9.4 percent over the same period in 2011 on a DSR basis. With 77 selling days in the first quarter of 2012 compared to 75 selling days in the first quarter of 2011, sales were up 12.3 percent on an unadjusted raw volume basis.
The Toyota Division posted March total sales of 183,142 units, an increase of 13.5 percent on a DSR basis over March 2011. Volume-wise, Toyota Division sales were up 17.7 percent year-over-year. The Lexus Division reported total sales of 20,140 units, decreasing 6.1 percent versus last March on a DSR basis. On a raw volume basis, Lexus Division sales were down 2.6 percent year-over-year.
“Toyota dealers had their best-selling month outside of Cash for Clunkers since the pre-recession days of August 2008. Camry and Prius also continue to shine as both set records, including Camry’s best March ever and an all-time high for Prius sales," said Jeff Bracken, vice president of Toyota Division sales. "With strong first quarter results and key economic indicators remaining upbeat, we see this momentum carrying into the months ahead."
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded combined sales of 113,135 units, up 19.5 percent over March 2011. Camry and Camry Hybrid increased 30.5 percent year-over-year with its best-ever March, leading monthly passenger car sales with 42,567 units. The Prius family outsold every previous record posting March sales of 28,711 units, up 48.8 percent over the year-ago month. Avalon recorded sales of 3,327 units, an increase of 20.8 percent compared to the same period last year, and Corolla reported combined March sales of 28,289 units.
Toyota Division light trucks recorded March sales of 70,007 units, an increase of 5.1 percent compared to March 2011. The RAV4 compact SUV led light truck sales, which posted monthly sales of 17,367 units, up 4.1 percent over last year. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid reported combined sales of 11,044 units for the month, increasing 8.4 percent versus the year-ago month. The Tacoma mid-size pickup increased 19.3 percent year-over-year with monthly sales of 12,547 units. The Tundra full-size pickup was also up 10.3 percent for the month with sales of 8,594 units. The 4Runner mid-size SUV recorded sales of 4,065 units, and the Sienna minivan recorded sales of 10,240.
Scion posted March sales of 6,694 units, increasing 16.5 percent over March 2011. The tC sports coupe led the way with March sales of 2,275 units, while the xB urban utility vehicle recorded sales of 2,054 units, flat versus the year-ago month. The all-new iQ premium micro-subcompact posted sales of 1,285 units, followed by the xD five-door urban subcompact with 1,080 units, which was flat year-over-year.
Lexus Division
Lexus reported passenger car sales of 11,477 units, up 5.4 percent over March 2011. The ES entry luxury sedan led Lexus passenger car sales with 3,141 units. The GS and GS hybrid posted combined sales of 2,558 units, up 472.3 percent over a year ago. The IS luxury sports sedan recorded sales of 2,717 units for March, and the CT 200h premium hybrid compact posted sales of 2,223 units.
Lexus luxury utility vehicles reported sales of 8,663 units, a decrease of 17.9 percent year-over-year. The RX and RX hybrid posted combined monthly sales of 7,057 units, while the LX recorded sales of 666 units, up 88.3 percent over a year ago.
TMS Hybrids
TMS posted March sales of 38,215 hybrid vehicles, an increase of 49.0 percent compared to the same period last year. Toyota Division posted sales of 34,722 hybrids for the month, up 60.7 percent over the year-ago month. Lexus Division reported monthly sales 3,493 hybrids.
04-03-12, 10:03 AM
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Subaru: record month, record 1st Quarter
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sub...nth-2012-04-03
Executives at Subaru were today celebrating the best first quarter in the company's 44 year history. "We are very pleased to be able to continue our recent sales momentum into 2012," said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president and COO, Subaru of America, Inc. "We are well on our way to making 2012 our fourth consecutive record year."
Carline Mar-12 Mar-11 % Chg Mar-12 Mar-11 % Chg
MTD MTD MTD YTD YTD YTD
Forester 6192 7629 -18.84% 16874 19769 -14.64%
Impreza 8545 2719 214.27% 21100 7787 170.96%
Impreza WRX 1197 1372 -12.76% 2829 3583 -21.04%
Legacy 5384 4450 20.99% 12117 10220 18.56%
Outback 10886 10498 3.70% 27060 25429 6.41%
Tribeca 183 248 -26.21% 588 669 -12.11%
TOTAL 32387 26916 20.33% 80568 67457 19.44%
"The all-new 2012 Impreza is spearheading our sales growth along with a terrific month for Legacy," said Bill Cyphers, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "The new BRZ sports car has taken over 1,000 pre-orders thanks to tremendously positive media coverage and sales for that car will be recorded from May. We also look forward to the XV Crosstrek coming on stream this summer."
Carline Mar-12 Mar-11 % Chg Mar-12 Mar-11 % Chg
MTD MTD MTD YTD YTD YTD
Forester 6192 7629 -18.84% 16874 19769 -14.64%
Impreza 8545 2719 214.27% 21100 7787 170.96%
Impreza WRX 1197 1372 -12.76% 2829 3583 -21.04%
Legacy 5384 4450 20.99% 12117 10220 18.56%
Outback 10886 10498 3.70% 27060 25429 6.41%
Tribeca 183 248 -26.21% 588 669 -12.11%
TOTAL 32387 26916 20.33% 80568 67457 19.44%
"The all-new 2012 Impreza is spearheading our sales growth along with a terrific month for Legacy," said Bill Cyphers, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "The new BRZ sports car has taken over 1,000 pre-orders thanks to tremendously positive media coverage and sales for that car will be recorded from May. We also look forward to the XV Crosstrek coming on stream this summer."
04-03-12, 10:35 AM
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GS-2,558
A6-1,479
M37/56-971 (now I'm not sure, their sales chart is down)
Many brands having huge months.
On a side note, how can anyone say the economy is not improving is beyond me. Look at these car sales.
42,000 Camrys
41,000 Altimas. Holy Crap!
28,000 Prius
28,000 Fusion and Focus
A6-1,479
M37/56-971 (now I'm not sure, their sales chart is down)
Many brands having huge months.
On a side note, how can anyone say the economy is not improving is beyond me. Look at these car sales.
42,000 Camrys
41,000 Altimas. Holy Crap!
28,000 Prius
28,000 Fusion and Focus
04-03-12, 10:40 AM
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GS-2,558
A6-1,479
M37/56-971 (now I'm not sure, their sales chart is down)
Many brands having huge months.
On a side note, how can anyone say the economy is not improving is beyond me. Look at these car sales.
42,000 Camrys
41,000 Altimas. Holy Crap!
28,000 Prius
28,000 Fusion and Focus
A6-1,479
M37/56-971 (now I'm not sure, their sales chart is down)
Many brands having huge months.
On a side note, how can anyone say the economy is not improving is beyond me. Look at these car sales.
42,000 Camrys
41,000 Altimas. Holy Crap!
28,000 Prius
28,000 Fusion and Focus
So all of their gains are still despite the inventory and due to new models and improved economy, nothing else.
from next month and especially may/june, numbers will be skewed since their inventory levels were down a lot.
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