MAY 2006 Vehicle Sales
06-01-06, 08:40 AM
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MAY 2006 Vehicle Sales
Volvo Cars of North America Sales Report for May
IRVINE, Calif., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
reports sales in May of 10,144 units in the United States*. For the month,
sales were off 6 percent compared to the same period last year.
Overall in North America (United States including Puerto Rico, Canada,
and Mexico), 11,610 unit were sold, representing a 6.5 percent decline
year-over-year. Sales for Volvo Canada and Volvo Mexico were 1,228 and 238
units, respectively.
VCNA, part of the Volvo Car Corporation of Gothenburg, Sweden, provides
marketing, sales, parts, service, technology and training support to Volvo
automobile retailers in the United States, and oversees Volvo operations in
Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Volvo has been building cars with Safety in mind since 1927. The 2006
model line-up of Volvo Cars includes: the award-winning new S40 and its
wagon counterpart the all-new V50; the award-winning XC90; the sporty S60
sedan -- including the award-winning performance sedan -- S60 R and the
performance wagon version -- V70 R; the S80 luxury sedan; the versatile V70
wagon and rugged XC70 (Cross Country); and the all-new Volvo C70.
* U.S. sales include Puerto Rico
SOURCE Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
IRVINE, Calif., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
reports sales in May of 10,144 units in the United States*. For the month,
sales were off 6 percent compared to the same period last year.
Overall in North America (United States including Puerto Rico, Canada,
and Mexico), 11,610 unit were sold, representing a 6.5 percent decline
year-over-year. Sales for Volvo Canada and Volvo Mexico were 1,228 and 238
units, respectively.
VCNA, part of the Volvo Car Corporation of Gothenburg, Sweden, provides
marketing, sales, parts, service, technology and training support to Volvo
automobile retailers in the United States, and oversees Volvo operations in
Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Volvo has been building cars with Safety in mind since 1927. The 2006
model line-up of Volvo Cars includes: the award-winning new S40 and its
wagon counterpart the all-new V50; the award-winning XC90; the sporty S60
sedan -- including the award-winning performance sedan -- S60 R and the
performance wagon version -- V70 R; the S80 luxury sedan; the versatile V70
wagon and rugged XC70 (Cross Country); and the all-new Volvo C70.
* U.S. sales include Puerto Rico
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VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Retail Sales by Model 01-Jun-06
UNITED STATES
May * Year-to-Date *
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 3 n/a
All New S40 2,040 2,229 -8.5% 10,330 10,765 -4.0%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 5 n/a
V50 360 469 -23.2% 1,749 2,462 -29.0%
S60 2,744 2,506 9.5% 10,914 11,058 -1.3%
V70 617 655 -5.8% 2,377 3,322 -28.4%
XC70 1,142 1,124 1.6% 5,426 5,567 -2.5%
C70 1 180 -99.4% 10 1,156 -99.1%
New C70 28 n/a n/a 539 n/a n/a
S80 799 759 5.3% 3,436 4,786 -28.2%
XC90 2,413 2,904 -16.9% 13,563 14,667 -7.5%
USA TOTAL 10,144 10,826 -6.3% 48,344 53,791 -10.1%
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CANADA
May Year-to-Date
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
All New S40 169 203 -16.7% 620 903 -31.3%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
V50 83 92 -9.8% 348 430 -19.1%
S60 277 325 -14.8% 1,074 1,062 1.1%
V70 160 112 42.9% 488 400 22.0%
XC70 159 227 -30.0% 726 897 -19.1%
C70 0 0 n/a 0 7 n/a
New C70 51 n/a n/a 51 n/a n/a
S80 27 27 0.0% 166 106 56.6%
XC90 302 282 7.1% 1,294 1,204 7.5%
CANADA TOTAL 1,228 1,268 -3.2% 4,767 5,009 -4.8%
MEXICO
May Year-to-Date
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 3 -100.0%
All New S40 114 169 -32.5% 474 717 -33.9%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
V50 5 7 -28.6% 13 20 -35.0%
S60 33 26 26.9% 126 199 -36.7%
V70 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
XC70 1 3 -66.7% 5 11 -54.5%
C70 0 0 n/a 0 4 n/a
New C70 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
S80 0 9 -100.0% 11 54 -79.6%
XC90 85 109 -22.0% 346 453 -23.6%
MEXICO TOTAL 238 323 -26.3% 975 1,461 -33.3%
NAFTA TOTAL 11,610 12,417 -6.5% 54,086 60,261 -10.2%
* U.S. totals include Puerto Rico
06-01-06, 08:42 AM
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Mazda
Mazda Announces May Sales
IRVINE, Calif., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations
today released the following sales figures for May 2006:
SOURCE Mazda North American Operations
IRVINE, Calif., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations
today released the following sales figures for May 2006:
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Mazda North American Operations - May 2006
Month-To-Date Year-To-Date
May May % May May %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Mazda3 11,662 12,086 (4)% 42,453 43,808 (3)%
Mazda5 1,485 -- N/A 7,806 -- N/A
Mazda6 7,210 7,458 (3)% 31,943 31,378 2%
MX-5 Miata 1,829 515 255% 7,958 2,951 170%
RX-8 797 1,074 (26)% 4,298 6,992 (39)%
Protege -- -- N/A 1 1 0%
626 -- -- N/A -- 2 N/A
MPV 822 1,239 (34)% 5,939 6,583 (10)%
CX-7 265 -- N/A 265 -- N/A
B-Series Truck 361 205 76% 1,995 2,695 (26)%
Tribute 2,890 4,080 (29)% 14,319 18,515 (23)%
Total Vehicles
CARS 22,983 21,133 9% 94,459 85,132 11%
TRUCKS 4,338 5,524 (21)% 22,518 27,793 (19)%
TOTAL 27,321 26,657 3% 116,977 112,925 4%
MEMO:
IMPORT CAR 15,773 13,675 15% 62,516 53,752 16%
IMPORT TRUCK 1,087 1,239 (12)% 6,204 6,583 (6)%
IMPORT TOTAL 16,860 14,914 13% 68,720 60,335 14%
DOMESTIC CAR 7,210 7,458 (3)% 31,943 31,380 2%
DOMESTIC TRUCK 3,251 4,285 (24)% 16,314 21,210 (23)%
DOMESTIC TOTALS 10,461 11,743 (11)% 48,257 52,590 (8)%
Note: Protege and 626 are discontinued vehicles.
06-01-06, 08:44 AM
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DaimlerChrysler
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 8 Percent Decrease in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for May 2006
NEW YORK, NY USA 09/28/2004
* Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 191,261 Vehicles, an 11 Percent Decrease
for May 2006
* Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 21,621 a 21 Percent Increase for May
2006
NEW YORK, June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE:
DCX), the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales
of 212,882 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for May 2006, an 8 percent
decrease compared to May 2005. All sales figures in this release are on an
unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Chrysler Group, which consists of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge
brands, posted sales of 191,261 vehicles in the U.S., a decrease of 11
percent. Following global sales growth of 4.7 percent to 2.83 million units
in 2005, Chrysler Group launches 10 all-new vehicles in 2006, the most
aggressive product launch in company history, while introducing some of the
most fuel- efficient vehicles to date. Chrysler Group will take its
best-selling Dodge brand to international markets in 2006, beginning with
the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber. The boldly styled, fuel-efficient vehicle
has arrived at U.S. dealerships to positive customer response and robust
sales.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) posted sales of 21,621 units, up 21 percent
compared to the same month last year and posting its best May on record.
Boosting sales for the month was the introduction of the first European
full- sized SUV: the GL-Class which launched in late April and helped
increase Mercedes-Benz light truck sales by 84 percent over May 2005.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be
announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups. May
2006 had 25 selling days while May 2005 had 24 selling days.
Further information from DaimlerChrysler is available on the internet
at: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com
NEW YORK, NY USA 09/28/2004
* Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 191,261 Vehicles, an 11 Percent Decrease
for May 2006
* Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 21,621 a 21 Percent Increase for May
2006
NEW YORK, June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE:
DCX), the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales
of 212,882 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for May 2006, an 8 percent
decrease compared to May 2005. All sales figures in this release are on an
unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Chrysler Group, which consists of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge
brands, posted sales of 191,261 vehicles in the U.S., a decrease of 11
percent. Following global sales growth of 4.7 percent to 2.83 million units
in 2005, Chrysler Group launches 10 all-new vehicles in 2006, the most
aggressive product launch in company history, while introducing some of the
most fuel- efficient vehicles to date. Chrysler Group will take its
best-selling Dodge brand to international markets in 2006, beginning with
the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber. The boldly styled, fuel-efficient vehicle
has arrived at U.S. dealerships to positive customer response and robust
sales.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) posted sales of 21,621 units, up 21 percent
compared to the same month last year and posting its best May on record.
Boosting sales for the month was the introduction of the first European
full- sized SUV: the GL-Class which launched in late April and helped
increase Mercedes-Benz light truck sales by 84 percent over May 2005.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be
announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups. May
2006 had 25 selling days while May 2005 had 24 selling days.
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DaimlerChrysler AG U.S. Sales Summary Through May 2006
Month Sales % Sales CYTD %
Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
CHRYSLER GROUP 191,261 214,575 -11% 943,600 967,853 -3%
MERCEDES-BENZ USA 21,621 17,811 21% 94,133 80,392 17%
DAIMLERCHRYSLER 212,882 232,386 -8% 1,037,733 1,048,245 -1%
Selling Days 25 24 126 126
at: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com
06-01-06, 09:12 AM
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Audi
Audi of America, Inc. Reports May Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc.
reported May sales of 7,120, representing a 10.3 percent increase over May
2005 sales of 6,455. Last month's figures were the highest totals for May
since 2003. For the year, Audi sales are up 6.3 percent at 32,416.
A4 model line sales reached 3,582, an impressive 34.1 percent increase
over May 2005, A6 sedan and Avant sales were also up a strong 21.6 percent
over last May.
"Audi continues to gain strength, and is still on pace for record sales
this year," says Executive Vice President Johan de Nysschen. "With our new
SUV, the Audi Q7 and the RS 4 sports sedan now arriving at dealers, Audi is
poised to gain sales in segments we had not occupied in the past."
Following the Audi Q7 and RS 4 launches, Audi will also launch the new
A4 and S4 Cabriolets, and the V10-powered S6 and S8 performance models in
the fall.
For more information about Audi, please visit http://www.audiusa.com .
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc.
reported May sales of 7,120, representing a 10.3 percent increase over May
2005 sales of 6,455. Last month's figures were the highest totals for May
since 2003. For the year, Audi sales are up 6.3 percent at 32,416.
A4 model line sales reached 3,582, an impressive 34.1 percent increase
over May 2005, A6 sedan and Avant sales were also up a strong 21.6 percent
over last May.
"Audi continues to gain strength, and is still on pace for record sales
this year," says Executive Vice President Johan de Nysschen. "With our new
SUV, the Audi Q7 and the RS 4 sports sedan now arriving at dealers, Audi is
poised to gain sales in segments we had not occupied in the past."
Following the Audi Q7 and RS 4 launches, Audi will also launch the new
A4 and S4 Cabriolets, and the V10-powered S6 and S8 performance models in
the fall.
For more information about Audi, please visit http://www.audiusa.com .
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AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
MAY 2006 SALES
Audi-US Snapshot
May-06 May-05
May-06 May-05 Yr/Yr % YTD YTD Yr/Yr %
Actual Actual change Actual Actual change
A3 809 561 44.2% 3,902 736 430.2%
TT 81 293 -72.4% 436 1,336 -67.4%
A4 3,582 2,672 34.1% 15,025 13,812 8.8%
A4/S4
Cabriolet 707 848 -16.6% 3,206 3,990 -19.6%
A6 1,597 1,313 21.6% 7,636 7,102 7.5%
Allroad - 316 -100% 3 1,274 -99.8%
Q7 - - N/A - - N/A
A8 / S8 344 452 -23.9% 2,208 2,242 -1.5%
TOTAL 7,120 6,455 10.3% 32,416 30,492 6.3%
06-01-06, 09:13 AM
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Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Best May Sales Ever
MONTVALE, N.J., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today
reported its highest May on record with sales of 21,621 new vehicles, an
increase of 21.4 percent over last May, bringing year-to-date sales to
94,133 new vehicles, a 17.1 percent increase compared to the first five
months of 2005.
Passenger car sales of 15,282 units showed an increase of 6.4 percent
over May 2005. The strongest increase for the month (and for the
year-to-date) was the flagship 2007 S-Class with sales of 2,526 units, an
increase of 84.5 percent over last May. Other strong performers include the
SL-Class and SLK- Class roadsters with combined sales of 2,283, a 37.1
percent increase over May 2005 and E-Class sedan and wagon sales of 4,070,
a 14 percent increase over May 2005.
Sales for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the luxury light truck segment --
M- Class, R-Class, GL-Class and G-Class -- continue to gain momentum as a
group with an 84 percent increase over May 2005 and a 105.3 percent
increase over year-to-date 2005 (23,257 v. 11,328). In this group, the
all-new 2007 GL- Class, the first European full-sized luxury SUV, recorded
sales of 2,545 for its first full month on the market.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program,
MBUSA sold 4,150 vehicles in May, bringing annual sales for the year to a
total of 18,656 units, an increase of 7.8 percent over May 2005.
In 2005, MBUSA achieved its twelfth consecutive year of sales growth by
setting the highest sales volume in its history with 224,421 new vehicle
sales. Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., MBUSA is responsible for the sales,
marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States.
More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at
http://www.mbusa.com.
reported its highest May on record with sales of 21,621 new vehicles, an
increase of 21.4 percent over last May, bringing year-to-date sales to
94,133 new vehicles, a 17.1 percent increase compared to the first five
months of 2005.
Passenger car sales of 15,282 units showed an increase of 6.4 percent
over May 2005. The strongest increase for the month (and for the
year-to-date) was the flagship 2007 S-Class with sales of 2,526 units, an
increase of 84.5 percent over last May. Other strong performers include the
SL-Class and SLK- Class roadsters with combined sales of 2,283, a 37.1
percent increase over May 2005 and E-Class sedan and wagon sales of 4,070,
a 14 percent increase over May 2005.
Sales for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the luxury light truck segment --
M- Class, R-Class, GL-Class and G-Class -- continue to gain momentum as a
group with an 84 percent increase over May 2005 and a 105.3 percent
increase over year-to-date 2005 (23,257 v. 11,328). In this group, the
all-new 2007 GL- Class, the first European full-sized luxury SUV, recorded
sales of 2,545 for its first full month on the market.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program,
MBUSA sold 4,150 vehicles in May, bringing annual sales for the year to a
total of 18,656 units, an increase of 7.8 percent over May 2005.
In 2005, MBUSA achieved its twelfth consecutive year of sales growth by
setting the highest sales volume in its history with 224,421 new vehicle
sales. Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., MBUSA is responsible for the sales,
marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States.
More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at
http://www.mbusa.com.
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MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Sales -- May 2006
Model May '06 May '05 Monthly YTD YTD Yearly
% 2006 2005 %
C-CLASS 4,329 4,359 -0.7% 18,346 21,324 -14.0%
E-CLASS 4,070 3,569 14.0% 16,507 16,229 1.7%
S-CLASS 2,526 1,369 84.5% 13,177 6,302 109.1%
CL-CLASS 46 117 -60.7% 266 589 -54.8%
SL-CLASS 1,056 851 24.1% 4,009 4,213 -4.8%
CLK-CLASS 1,127 1,736 -35.1% 8,917 8,258 8.0%
SLK-CLASS 1,227 814 50.7% 4,871 4,899 -0.6%
CLS-CLASS 901 1,550 -41.9% 4,783 7,250 -34.0%
R-CLASS 1,485 n/a n/a 8,227 n/a n/a
M-CLASS 2,278 3,319 -31.4% 11,725 10,774 8.8%
GL-CLASS 2,545 n/a n/a 3,044 n/a n/a
G-CLASS 31 127 -75.6% 261 554 -52.9%
GRAND TOTAL 21,621 17,811 21.4% 94,133 80,392 17.1%
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA
06-01-06, 09:38 AM
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Volkswagen Reports May Sales
01 June 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported May sales of 22,100, a 35.6 percent increase over prior year sales of 16,297.
Volkswagen’s volume car, the Jetta, continues to gain momentum – up 48.5 percent versus last year, while the newly re-designed Passat posted a tremendous increase over May of 2005.
Year-to-date sales show an increase of 23.6 percent (95,924 for 2006 as compared to 77,633 for 2005). Below is the breakdown of the models for the Volkswagen brand in May, 2006.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported May sales of 22,100, a 35.6 percent increase over prior year sales of 16,297.
Volkswagen’s volume car, the Jetta, continues to gain momentum – up 48.5 percent versus last year, while the newly re-designed Passat posted a tremendous increase over May of 2005.
Year-to-date sales show an increase of 23.6 percent (95,924 for 2006 as compared to 77,633 for 2005). Below is the breakdown of the models for the Volkswagen brand in May, 2006.
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VW-US Snapshot ---------- YEAR-TO-DATE ----------
May-06 May-05 Yr/Yr % May-06 May-05 Yr/Yr %
Actual Actual change YTD Actual YTD Actual change
New Beetle
- Coupe 2,254 1,297 73.8% 8,116 6,266 29.5%
- Convertible 2,077 2,046 1.5% 6,886 8,005 -14.0%
Total New
Beetle 4,331 3,343 29.6% 15,002 14,271 5.1%
Jetta Sdn 11,026 7,426 48.5% 44,725 32,430 37.9%
- Wgn 1 486 -99.8% 19 3,031 -99.4%
Total Jetta 11,027 7,912 39.4% 44,744 35,461 26.2%
Eos - - N/A - - N/A
Golf/GTI/R32 1,645 1,217 35.2% 8,886 5,475 62.3%
Rabbit - - N/A - - N/A
Passat Sdn 3,727 1,594 133.8% 19,065 10,806 76.4%
- Wgn 818 855 -4.3% 3,163 4,264 -25.8%
Total Passat 4,545 2,449 85.6% 22,228 15,070 47.5%
Phaeton 17 65 -73.8% 157 368 -57.3%
Touareg 535 1,311 -59.2% 4,907 6,988 -29.8%
TOTAL 22,100 16,297 35.6% 95,924 77,633 23.6%
Memo: new GTI 1,283 - N/A 6,489 - N/A
Memo: new Jetta
Sdn 11,023 6,024 83.0% 44,630 12,848 247.4%
Memo: new Passat
Sdn 3,718 - N/A 18,898 - N/A
Memo: new Passat
Wgn 817 - N/A 3,016 - N/A
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06-01-06, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by LexArazzo
MONTVALE, N.J., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today
reported its highest May on record with sales of 21,621 new vehicles, an
increase of 21.4 percent over last May, bringing year-to-date sales to
94,133 new vehicles, a 17.1 percent increase compared to the first five
months of 2005.
Passenger car sales of 15,282 units showed an increase of 6.4 percent
over May 2005. The strongest increase for the month (and for the
year-to-date) was the flagship 2007 S-Class with sales of 2,526 units, an
increase of 84.5 percent over last May. Other strong performers include the
SL-Class and SLK- Class roadsters with combined sales of 2,283, a 37.1
percent increase over May 2005 and E-Class sedan and wagon sales of 4,070,
a 14 percent increase over May 2005.
Sales for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the luxury light truck segment --
M- Class, R-Class, GL-Class and G-Class -- continue to gain momentum as a
group with an 84 percent increase over May 2005 and a 105.3 percent
increase over year-to-date 2005 (23,257 v. 11,328). In this group, the
all-new 2007 GL- Class, the first European full-sized luxury SUV, recorded
sales of 2,545 for its first full month on the market.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program,
MBUSA sold 4,150 vehicles in May, bringing annual sales for the year to a
total of 18,656 units, an increase of 7.8 percent over May 2005.
In 2005, MBUSA achieved its twelfth consecutive year of sales growth by
setting the highest sales volume in its history with 224,421 new vehicle
sales. Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., MBUSA is responsible for the sales,
marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States.
More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at
http://www.mbusa.com.
reported its highest May on record with sales of 21,621 new vehicles, an
increase of 21.4 percent over last May, bringing year-to-date sales to
94,133 new vehicles, a 17.1 percent increase compared to the first five
months of 2005.
Passenger car sales of 15,282 units showed an increase of 6.4 percent
over May 2005. The strongest increase for the month (and for the
year-to-date) was the flagship 2007 S-Class with sales of 2,526 units, an
increase of 84.5 percent over last May. Other strong performers include the
SL-Class and SLK- Class roadsters with combined sales of 2,283, a 37.1
percent increase over May 2005 and E-Class sedan and wagon sales of 4,070,
a 14 percent increase over May 2005.
Sales for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the luxury light truck segment --
M- Class, R-Class, GL-Class and G-Class -- continue to gain momentum as a
group with an 84 percent increase over May 2005 and a 105.3 percent
increase over year-to-date 2005 (23,257 v. 11,328). In this group, the
all-new 2007 GL- Class, the first European full-sized luxury SUV, recorded
sales of 2,545 for its first full month on the market.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program,
MBUSA sold 4,150 vehicles in May, bringing annual sales for the year to a
total of 18,656 units, an increase of 7.8 percent over May 2005.
In 2005, MBUSA achieved its twelfth consecutive year of sales growth by
setting the highest sales volume in its history with 224,421 new vehicle
sales. Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., MBUSA is responsible for the sales,
marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States.
More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at
http://www.mbusa.com.
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MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Sales -- May 2006
Model May '06 May '05 Monthly YTD YTD Yearly
% 2006 2005 %
C-CLASS 4,329 4,359 -0.7% 18,346 21,324 -14.0%
E-CLASS 4,070 3,569 14.0% 16,507 16,229 1.7%
S-CLASS 2,526 1,369 84.5% 13,177 6,302 109.1%
CL-CLASS 46 117 -60.7% 266 589 -54.8%
SL-CLASS 1,056 851 24.1% 4,009 4,213 -4.8%
CLK-CLASS 1,127 1,736 -35.1% 8,917 8,258 8.0%
SLK-CLASS 1,227 814 50.7% 4,871 4,899 -0.6%
CLS-CLASS 901 1,550 -41.9% 4,783 7,250 -34.0%
R-CLASS 1,485 n/a n/a 8,227 n/a n/a
M-CLASS 2,278 3,319 -31.4% 11,725 10,774 8.8%
GL-CLASS 2,545 n/a n/a 3,044 n/a n/a
G-CLASS 31 127 -75.6% 261 554 -52.9%
GRAND TOTAL 21,621 17,811 21.4% 94,133 80,392 17.1%
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA
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06-01-06, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by LexArazzo
01 June 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported May sales of 22,100, a 35.6 percent increase over prior year sales of 16,297.
Volkswagen’s volume car, the Jetta, continues to gain momentum – up 48.5 percent versus last year, while the newly re-designed Passat posted a tremendous increase over May of 2005.
Year-to-date sales show an increase of 23.6 percent (95,924 for 2006 as compared to 77,633 for 2005). Below is the breakdown of the models for the Volkswagen brand in May, 2006.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported May sales of 22,100, a 35.6 percent increase over prior year sales of 16,297.
Volkswagen’s volume car, the Jetta, continues to gain momentum – up 48.5 percent versus last year, while the newly re-designed Passat posted a tremendous increase over May of 2005.
Year-to-date sales show an increase of 23.6 percent (95,924 for 2006 as compared to 77,633 for 2005). Below is the breakdown of the models for the Volkswagen brand in May, 2006.
06-01-06, 09:42 AM
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Audi of America, Inc. Reports May Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc.
reported May sales of 7,120, representing a 10.3 percent increase over May
2005 sales of 6,455. Last month's figures were the highest totals for May
since 2003. For the year, Audi sales are up 6.3 percent at 32,416.
A4 model line sales reached 3,582, an impressive 34.1 percent increase
over May 2005, A6 sedan and Avant sales were also up a strong 21.6 percent
over last May.
"Audi continues to gain strength, and is still on pace for record sales
this year," says Executive Vice President Johan de Nysschen. "With our new
SUV, the Audi Q7 and the RS 4 sports sedan now arriving at dealers, Audi is
poised to gain sales in segments we had not occupied in the past."
Following the Audi Q7 and RS 4 launches, Audi will also launch the new
A4 and S4 Cabriolets, and the V10-powered S6 and S8 performance models in
the fall.
For more information about Audi, please visit http://www.audiusa.com .
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc.
reported May sales of 7,120, representing a 10.3 percent increase over May
2005 sales of 6,455. Last month's figures were the highest totals for May
since 2003. For the year, Audi sales are up 6.3 percent at 32,416.
A4 model line sales reached 3,582, an impressive 34.1 percent increase
over May 2005, A6 sedan and Avant sales were also up a strong 21.6 percent
over last May.
"Audi continues to gain strength, and is still on pace for record sales
this year," says Executive Vice President Johan de Nysschen. "With our new
SUV, the Audi Q7 and the RS 4 sports sedan now arriving at dealers, Audi is
poised to gain sales in segments we had not occupied in the past."
Following the Audi Q7 and RS 4 launches, Audi will also launch the new
A4 and S4 Cabriolets, and the V10-powered S6 and S8 performance models in
the fall.
For more information about Audi, please visit http://www.audiusa.com .
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AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
MAY 2006 SALES
Audi-US Snapshot
May-06 May-05
May-06 May-05 Yr/Yr % YTD YTD Yr/Yr %
Actual Actual change Actual Actual change
A3 809 561 44.2% 3,902 736 430.2%
TT 81 293 -72.4% 436 1,336 -67.4%
A4 3,582 2,672 34.1% 15,025 13,812 8.8%
A4/S4
Cabriolet 707 848 -16.6% 3,206 3,990 -19.6%
A6 1,597 1,313 21.6% 7,636 7,102 7.5%
Allroad - 316 -100% 3 1,274 -99.8%
Q7 - - N/A - - N/A
A8 / S8 344 452 -23.9% 2,208 2,242 -1.5%
TOTAL 7,120 6,455 10.3% 32,416 30,492 6.3%
06-01-06, 09:43 AM
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They finally got better inventories and I really think their advertising is getting people into showrooms. Good job VW
06-01-06, 10:04 AM
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Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best Month of U.S. Sales in More Than a Year
May U.S. Sales Up Four Percent
CYPRESS, Calif., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North
America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported May sales of 11,821 units, an increase
of 3.9% compared to May 2005 sales of 11,380. The increase follows a 17.5%
year-over-year increase in April.
"We are very pleased to put together two consecutive months of very
strong sales," said President & CEO Hiroshi Harunari. "This gives us
tremendous momentum entering the summer selling season, with our exciting
new Eclipse Spyder convertible just beginning to make an impact."
* May sales volume closed at 11,821, up 9.0% from last month's volume and
3.9% up from last May's volume. This was the best month since
March 2005.
* Galant was the volume leader at 3,071, up 8.9% up from last May's
volume.
* Eclipse Spyder closed with 895 sales, up 85.7% from last year's May
sales.
* Eclipse closed at 2,606, up 64.5% from May 2005 volume. CYTD volume of
11,002 is up 92.9% from last year CYTD.
* Endeavor closed at 1,681, up 35.5% from last month's (April 2006)
volume.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all
manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development
operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States.
Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility
vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 540 dealers.
For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888)
560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
CYPRESS, Calif., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North
America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported May sales of 11,821 units, an increase
of 3.9% compared to May 2005 sales of 11,380. The increase follows a 17.5%
year-over-year increase in April.
"We are very pleased to put together two consecutive months of very
strong sales," said President & CEO Hiroshi Harunari. "This gives us
tremendous momentum entering the summer selling season, with our exciting
new Eclipse Spyder convertible just beginning to make an impact."
* May sales volume closed at 11,821, up 9.0% from last month's volume and
3.9% up from last May's volume. This was the best month since
March 2005.
* Galant was the volume leader at 3,071, up 8.9% up from last May's
volume.
* Eclipse Spyder closed with 895 sales, up 85.7% from last year's May
sales.
* Eclipse closed at 2,606, up 64.5% from May 2005 volume. CYTD volume of
11,002 is up 92.9% from last year CYTD.
* Endeavor closed at 1,681, up 35.5% from last month's (April 2006)
volume.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all
manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development
operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States.
Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility
vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 540 dealers.
For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888)
560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
06-01-06, 10:21 AM
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Lexus/Toyota
Toyota Reports May Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., today reported overall best-ever monthly sales of 235,708
vehicles, an increase of 12.3 percent over May 2005. It marks the third
consecutive month and seventh time Toyota has recorded at least 200,000
sales in a single month. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,000,524
units, up 8.8 percent over the same period last year.
"The pinch at the pump has made small cars part of the big picture,
right along with hybrids," said TMS Group Vice President and Toyota
Division General Manager Jim Lentz, whose promotion to executive vice
president of TMS is subject to the approval of Toyota Motor Corporation on
June 23. "The market is healthy, though shifting."
The Toyota Division reported all-time best-ever monthly sales of
205,709, up 12.8 percent. The Lexus Division recorded best-ever May sales
with 29,999 units sold, an increase of 8.9 percent.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars posted all-time best-ever monthly sales
of 144,875 units, up 19.6 percent over the same period last year. Making
its U.S. debut in mid March, the Yaris subcompact posted robust sales of
8,065 units. The Corolla enjoyed all-time best-ever sales of 41,550 units
in May, up 28 percent. The completely redesigned 2007 Camry, which went on
sale in March, recorded May sales of 43,112 units, an increase of 3.6
percent. Arriving in showrooms in late April, the all-new Camry Hybrid had
early sales of 3,032 units. Demand for the Prius gas-electric hybrid
continues to outweigh supply, with sales totaling 8,103 units for the
month.
Toyota Division light truck sales reported a best-ever May totaling
79,127 units, an increase of 6.4 percent. Sales of RAV4 reached all-time
best-ever sales of 14,013 units, up 97 percent over the same period last
year. The all-new FJ Cruiser, which debuted in late March, posted strong
sales of 6,670 units. Highlander Hybrid enjoyed May sales of 3,755 units.
Scion reported all-time best-ever sales with 18,103 units sold. The tC
sports coupe reported best-ever May sales of 7,413 units, up 10.6 over last
year. The popular xB subcompact recorded its all-time best-ever month with
6,763 units sold, an increase of 41.4. The xA subcompact also posted
all-time best-ever monthly sales of 3,927 units, up 71.3 percent over the
same period last year.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars posted all-time best-ever sales with 18,293 units,
an increase of 38.9 percent. The all-new ES 350 luxury sedan, which went on
sale in late April, led the way with an all-time best-ever sales month of
9,554 units, and increase of 52.2 percent. The IS luxury sport sedans
reported best-ever May sales of 4,605 units, a 928.1 percent increase over
last May. The IS 250 reported sales of 3,400, with the IS 350 recording
1,205 units. The RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV continued its steady sales
performance with a total of 2,006 units in May.
Sales of North American-built vehicles accounted for 52.4 percent of total
May sales. There were 25 selling days this sales month compared to 24 last
May.
SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., today reported overall best-ever monthly sales of 235,708
vehicles, an increase of 12.3 percent over May 2005. It marks the third
consecutive month and seventh time Toyota has recorded at least 200,000
sales in a single month. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,000,524
units, up 8.8 percent over the same period last year.
"The pinch at the pump has made small cars part of the big picture,
right along with hybrids," said TMS Group Vice President and Toyota
Division General Manager Jim Lentz, whose promotion to executive vice
president of TMS is subject to the approval of Toyota Motor Corporation on
June 23. "The market is healthy, though shifting."
The Toyota Division reported all-time best-ever monthly sales of
205,709, up 12.8 percent. The Lexus Division recorded best-ever May sales
with 29,999 units sold, an increase of 8.9 percent.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars posted all-time best-ever monthly sales
of 144,875 units, up 19.6 percent over the same period last year. Making
its U.S. debut in mid March, the Yaris subcompact posted robust sales of
8,065 units. The Corolla enjoyed all-time best-ever sales of 41,550 units
in May, up 28 percent. The completely redesigned 2007 Camry, which went on
sale in March, recorded May sales of 43,112 units, an increase of 3.6
percent. Arriving in showrooms in late April, the all-new Camry Hybrid had
early sales of 3,032 units. Demand for the Prius gas-electric hybrid
continues to outweigh supply, with sales totaling 8,103 units for the
month.
Toyota Division light truck sales reported a best-ever May totaling
79,127 units, an increase of 6.4 percent. Sales of RAV4 reached all-time
best-ever sales of 14,013 units, up 97 percent over the same period last
year. The all-new FJ Cruiser, which debuted in late March, posted strong
sales of 6,670 units. Highlander Hybrid enjoyed May sales of 3,755 units.
Scion reported all-time best-ever sales with 18,103 units sold. The tC
sports coupe reported best-ever May sales of 7,413 units, up 10.6 over last
year. The popular xB subcompact recorded its all-time best-ever month with
6,763 units sold, an increase of 41.4. The xA subcompact also posted
all-time best-ever monthly sales of 3,927 units, up 71.3 percent over the
same period last year.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars posted all-time best-ever sales with 18,293 units,
an increase of 38.9 percent. The all-new ES 350 luxury sedan, which went on
sale in late April, led the way with an all-time best-ever sales month of
9,554 units, and increase of 52.2 percent. The IS luxury sport sedans
reported best-ever May sales of 4,605 units, a 928.1 percent increase over
last May. The IS 250 reported sales of 3,400, with the IS 350 recording
1,205 units. The RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV continued its steady sales
performance with a total of 2,006 units in May.
Sales of North American-built vehicles accounted for 52.4 percent of total
May sales. There were 25 selling days this sales month compared to 24 last
May.
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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
May, 2006
----- CURRENT MONTH ----- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2006 2005 CHG 2006 2005 CHG
YARIS 8,065 0 -- 15,797 0 --
COROLLA 41,550 31,152 28.0 159,992 147,146 8.7
CAMRY 43,112 39,951 3.6 177,090 178,890 -1.0
AVALON 7,646 9,165 -19.9 38,428 33,827 13.6
PRIUS 8,103 9,461 -17.8 38,460 43,686 -12.0
SCION xA 3,927 2,201 71.3 14,421 10,808 33.4
SCION xB 6,763 4,592 41.4 25,411 23,063 10.2
SCION tC 7,413 6,436 10.6 30,071 28,132 6.9
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
PASS. CAR 126,582 103,630 17.3 499,695 469,764 6.4
ES 350 9,554 6,027 52.2 24,944 26,400 -5.5
LS 430 1,085 2,251 -53.7 5,702 11,331 -49.7
SC 430 593 792 -28.1 2,556 3,340 -23.5
GS 300 1,940 2,503 -25.6 9,578 9,678 -1.0
GS 430/450h 516 638 -22.4 1,724 2,319 -25.7
IS 250/350 4,605 430 928.1 22,485 2,204 920.2
TOTAL LEXUS
PASS. CAR 18,293 12,641 38.9 66,989 55,272 21.2
TOTAL TOYOTA
PASS. CAR 144,875 116,271 19.6 566,684 525,036 7.9
SIENNA 13,102 14,823 -15.1 67,404 62,737 7.4
RAV4 14,013 6,829 97.0 61,811 29,460 109.8
FJ CRUISER 6,670 0 -- 15,103 0 --
4RUNNER 8,888 8,556 -0.3 46,219 43,769 5.6
HIGHLANDER 10,806 11,888 -12.7 50,921 57,383 -11.3
LAND CRUISER 257 395 -37.5 1,397 2,137 -34.6
SEQUOIA 2,575 3,997 -38.2 14,414 20,161 -28.5
TOTAL SUV 43,209 31,665 31.0 189,865 152,910 24.2
4X2 TACOMA 9,098 8,789 -0.6 42,906 38,449 11.6
4X4 TACOMA 5,744 5,574 -1.1 28,963 25,155 15.1
TOTAL TACOMA 14,842 14,363 -0.8 71,869 63,604 13.0
TUNDRA 7,974 10,557 -27.5 48,636 54,217 -10.3
TOTAL PICKUP 22,816 24,920 -12.1 120,505 117,821 2.3
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT
TRUCK 79,127 71,408 6.4 377,774 333,468 13.3
LX 470 471 489 -7.5 2,463 3,098 -20.5
GX 470 1,901 2,618 -30.3 9,972 13,600 -26.7
RX 350/400h 9,334 10,707 -16.3 43,631 43,993 -0.8
TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT
TRUCK 11,706 13,814 -18.6 56,066 60,691 -7.6
TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT
TRUCK 90,833 85,222 2.3 433,840 394,159 10.1
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 205,709 175,038 12.8 877,469 803,232 9.2
TOTAL LEXUS 29,999 26,455 8.9 123,055 115,963 6.1
TOTAL TOYOTA 235,708 201,493 12.3 1,000,524 919,195 8.8
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 34,434 30,481 8.4 139,253 142,521 -2.3
DOM. CAMRY 36,712 37,888 -7.0 154,188 173,650 -11.2
DOM. PICKUP 22,816 24,920 -12.1 120,505 117,821 2.3
DOM. RX 330 6,159 6,727 -12.1 26,828 27,587 -2.8
SELLING DAYS 25 24 126 126
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
CAR 47,790 26,096 75.8 167,826 119,766 40.1
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 18,293 12,641 38.9 66,989 55,272 21.2
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
CARS 78,792 77,534 -2.4 331,869 349,998 -5.2
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 144,875 116,271 19.6 566,684 525,036 7.9
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
LT TRUCK 40,634 27,668 41.0 175,451 132,749 32.2
LEXUS IMPORT LT
TRUCK 5,547 7,087 -24.9 29,238 33,104 -11.7
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
LT TRUCK 38,493 43,740 -15.5 202,323 200,719 0.8
LEXUS NA BUILT LT
TRUCK 6,159 6,727 -12.1 26,828 27,587 -2.8
TOTAL TOYOTA LT TRUCK 90,833 85,222 2.3 433,840 394,159 10.1
SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES 48,245 45,479 1.8 230,828 213,601 8.1
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 11,706 13,814 -18.6 56,066 60,691 -7.6
SMALL VANS 13,102 14,823 -15.1 67,404 62,737 7.4
PICKUPS 22,816 24,920 -12.1 120,505 117,821 2.3
* NORTH AMERICAN
BUILT VEHICLES
COROLLA 34,434 30,481 8.4 139,253 142,521 -2.3
CAMRY 36,712 37,888 -7.0 154,188 173,650 -11.2
AVALON 7,646 9,165 -19.9 38,428 33,827 13.6
SIENNA 13,102 14,823 -15.1 67,404 62,737 7.4
PICKUP 22,816 24,920 -12.1 120,505 117,821 2.3
SEQUOIA 2,575 3,997 -38.2 14,414 20,161 -28.5
RX 330 6,159 6,727 -12.1 26,828 27,587 -2.8
TOTAL 123,444 128,001 -7.4 561,020 578,304 -3.0
N.A. VEHICLES % OF
TOTAL 52.4% 63.5% 56.1% 62.9%
SELLING DAYS 25 24 126 126
DSR = DAILY SELLING
RATE
SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
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06-01-06, 10:33 AM
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Infiniti/Nissan
Nissan Announces May Sales [June 1, 06]
GARDENA, Calif. (June 1, 2006) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reports sales of 86,667 units in May, which is a decrease of 11.0 percent from the prior year and an increase of 3.9 percent from the prior month. While NNA’s Nissan Division posted a decrease of 10.5 percent over last year, the Murano had its best ever May and the Frontier posted a strong sales increase versus one year ago. The Infiniti Division posted a sales decline of 15.2 percent versus the prior year, but Infiniti sales rose versus April, by 5.2 percent.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
· May sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 76,881 units decreased 10.5 percent on a daily sales rate basis when compared to last year with 82,440 units sold.
· Murano saw record sales for May, with 6,662 units sold marking a 3.4 percent increase from one year ago.
· Frontier pickup saw solid sales of 7,409 units in May, a 39.4 percent increase from year-ago.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
· Sales for Infiniti were down 15.2 percent with 9,786 units sold as compared with last May’s 11,079 units.
· The QX56 saw strong sales momentum, with 1,265 units sold marking a 5.6 percent gain over one year ago.
. M35/45 sold 2178 units
More details HERE
GARDENA, Calif. (June 1, 2006) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reports sales of 86,667 units in May, which is a decrease of 11.0 percent from the prior year and an increase of 3.9 percent from the prior month. While NNA’s Nissan Division posted a decrease of 10.5 percent over last year, the Murano had its best ever May and the Frontier posted a strong sales increase versus one year ago. The Infiniti Division posted a sales decline of 15.2 percent versus the prior year, but Infiniti sales rose versus April, by 5.2 percent.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
· May sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 76,881 units decreased 10.5 percent on a daily sales rate basis when compared to last year with 82,440 units sold.
· Murano saw record sales for May, with 6,662 units sold marking a 3.4 percent increase from one year ago.
· Frontier pickup saw solid sales of 7,409 units in May, a 39.4 percent increase from year-ago.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
· Sales for Infiniti were down 15.2 percent with 9,786 units sold as compared with last May’s 11,079 units.
· The QX56 saw strong sales momentum, with 1,265 units sold marking a 5.6 percent gain over one year ago.
. M35/45 sold 2178 units
More details HERE
06-01-06, 10:34 AM
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DAMN!! Looks like Toyota/Lexus is having the best month ever.
The Corolla is selling just as much as the Camry.
Definitely didnt see that coming. Thats A LOT!!
The Corolla is selling just as much as the Camry.
The all-new ES 350 luxury sedan, which went on sale in late April, led the way with an all-time best-ever sales month of 9,554 units, and increase of 52.2 percent.
06-01-06, 10:40 AM
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Thread Starter
Ford
Ford May 2006 Sales: Fusion Sales Soar; CUVs and Hybrids Also Advance
* Fusion sales were 14,940, up 18 percent from previous best month.
* Fusion, Milan and Zephyr sales totaled best ever 20,267.
* Focus sales (20,391) highest since last August.
* CUVs up 12 percent; Escape and Mariner hybrids up 132 percent.
* Total car sales up 6.4 percent; truck sales down 6.6 percent; total vehicle sales down 1.9 percent.
* Ford announces third quarter North American production plans.
DEARBORN, Mich., June 1 -- Ford Fusion, an all-new mid-size sedan, posted its best sales month ever in May. Fusion sales were 14,940, an 18 percent increase over the previous best month (April). Combined sales for the company's new mid-size sedans (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr) were 20,267, the first month sales eclipsed 20,000.
"The Fusion, Milan and Zephyr give our dealers a great opportunity to compete for customers looking for affordable cars with distinctive styling and outstanding fuel economy," said Al Giombetti, president, Ford and Lincoln Mercury marketing and sales.
Increased demand for these new cars and strong sales of Ford's popular Focus and Mustang helped lift May car sales 6.4 percent compared with a year ago. Truck sales declined 6.6 percent resulting in an overall decline of 1.9 percent.
In the truck category, Ford's crossover utilities (CUVs) were higher than a year ago as combined sales of the Ford Escape, Ford Freestyle, and Mercury Mariner were up 12 percent. Sales of the Escape and Mariner hybrid models totaled 2,862, up 132 percent compared with last May. Later this year, Ford will introduce two more CUVs, the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX.
Sales for traditional sport utility vehicles (SUVs), like Ford Explorer and Expedition, were 21 percent lower than a year ago despite increases for the Mercury Mountaineer, Lincoln Navigator, and record sales for the Land Rover brand.
"We've seen an industry-wide decline in traditional sport utility vehicles," said Giombetti, "and higher gas prices accelerated this decline. Several years ago, we predicted CUVs would grow and SUVs would decline and we incorporated this assumption in our product and capacity plans. With our new cars, CUVs and hybrids, we've never been in a better position to compete for customers in an environment of rising gas prices."
Ford's F-Series truck has been the best-selling truck in America for 29 years in a row and has achieved a higher share of the full-size pickup segment in 2006. In May, F-Series sales totaled 70,175, down 6 percent. On a year- to-date basis, F-Series sales were essentially equal to a year ago.
North American Production Plan
The company plans to produce 710,000 vehicles (250,000 cars and 460,000 trucks) in the third quarter 2006. In the third quarter 2005, the company produced 728,000 vehicles (210,000 cars and 518,000 trucks).
In the second quarter 2006, the company plans to build 890,000 vehicles (325,000 cars and 565,000 trucks). This plan is equal to the previously- announced production plan.
* Fusion sales were 14,940, up 18 percent from previous best month.
* Fusion, Milan and Zephyr sales totaled best ever 20,267.
* Focus sales (20,391) highest since last August.
* CUVs up 12 percent; Escape and Mariner hybrids up 132 percent.
* Total car sales up 6.4 percent; truck sales down 6.6 percent; total vehicle sales down 1.9 percent.
* Ford announces third quarter North American production plans.
DEARBORN, Mich., June 1 -- Ford Fusion, an all-new mid-size sedan, posted its best sales month ever in May. Fusion sales were 14,940, an 18 percent increase over the previous best month (April). Combined sales for the company's new mid-size sedans (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr) were 20,267, the first month sales eclipsed 20,000.
"The Fusion, Milan and Zephyr give our dealers a great opportunity to compete for customers looking for affordable cars with distinctive styling and outstanding fuel economy," said Al Giombetti, president, Ford and Lincoln Mercury marketing and sales.
Increased demand for these new cars and strong sales of Ford's popular Focus and Mustang helped lift May car sales 6.4 percent compared with a year ago. Truck sales declined 6.6 percent resulting in an overall decline of 1.9 percent.
In the truck category, Ford's crossover utilities (CUVs) were higher than a year ago as combined sales of the Ford Escape, Ford Freestyle, and Mercury Mariner were up 12 percent. Sales of the Escape and Mariner hybrid models totaled 2,862, up 132 percent compared with last May. Later this year, Ford will introduce two more CUVs, the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX.
Sales for traditional sport utility vehicles (SUVs), like Ford Explorer and Expedition, were 21 percent lower than a year ago despite increases for the Mercury Mountaineer, Lincoln Navigator, and record sales for the Land Rover brand.
"We've seen an industry-wide decline in traditional sport utility vehicles," said Giombetti, "and higher gas prices accelerated this decline. Several years ago, we predicted CUVs would grow and SUVs would decline and we incorporated this assumption in our product and capacity plans. With our new cars, CUVs and hybrids, we've never been in a better position to compete for customers in an environment of rising gas prices."
Ford's F-Series truck has been the best-selling truck in America for 29 years in a row and has achieved a higher share of the full-size pickup segment in 2006. In May, F-Series sales totaled 70,175, down 6 percent. On a year- to-date basis, F-Series sales were essentially equal to a year ago.
North American Production Plan
The company plans to produce 710,000 vehicles (250,000 cars and 460,000 trucks) in the third quarter 2006. In the third quarter 2005, the company produced 728,000 vehicles (210,000 cars and 518,000 trucks).
In the second quarter 2006, the company plans to build 890,000 vehicles (325,000 cars and 565,000 trucks). This plan is equal to the previously- announced production plan.
Code:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY MAY 2006 U.S. SALES
May Month % May CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Sales By Brand
Ford 234,655 241,123 -2.7 1,066,379 1,103,542 -3.4
Mercury 16,565 16,479 0.5 84,579 88,519 -4.5
Lincoln 10,847 10,024 8.2 54,418 51,667 5.3
Jaguar 2,374 2,697 -12.0 9,489 14,274 -33.5
Volvo 10,124 10,798 -6.2 48,225 53,675 -10.2
Land Rover 3,981 2,873 38.6 19,016 14,457 31.5
Total Ford
Motor Company 278,546 283,994 -1.9 1,282,106 1,326,134 -3.3
Memo: Cars and
Trucks
Cars 108,248 101,711 6.4 492,326 469,332 4.9
Trucks 170,298 182,283 -6.6 789,780 856,802 -7.8
Total Ford
Motor Company 278,546 283,994 -1.9 1,282,106 1,326,134 -3.3
FORD BRAND MAY 2006 U.S. SALES
May Month % May CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Crown Victoria 5,721 6,897 -17.1 28,906 30,704 -5.9
Five Hundred 8,204 8,977 -8.6 39,012 40,492 -3.7
Taurus 16,786 20,502 -18.1 83,287 92,879 -10.3
Fusion 14,940 0 NA 57,398 0 NA
Focus 20,391 18,047 13.0 80,559 82,963 -2.9
Mustang 15,559 19,721 -21.1 72,119 81,541 -11.6
Thunderbird 0 1,121 -100.0 469 5,719 -91.8
GT 155 117 32.5 890 242 267.8
Total Ford Cars 81,756 75,382 8.5 362,640 334,540 8.4
Freestyle 6,236 6,084 2.5 29,569 28,677 3.1
Escape 16,699 14,038 19.0 74,978 73,217 2.4
Explorer 16,717 19,539 -14.4 77,205 105,925 -27.1
Expedition 7,248 13,243 -45.3 34,381 48,999 -29.8
Excursion 0 1,233 -100.0 965 5,902 -83.6
Freestar 7,953 7,957 -0.1 28,634 40,153 -28.7
Econoline/Club Wagon 16,834 16,860 -0.2 74,876 75,721 -1.1
Ranger 9,628 11,098 -13.2 41,076 49,503 -17.0
F-Series 70,175 74,494 -5.8 334,725 335,269 -0.2
Low Cab Forward 327 0 NA 1,520 0 NA
Heavy Trucks 1,082 1,195 -9.5 5,810 5,636 3.1
Total Ford Trucks 152,899 165,741 -7.7 703,739 769,002 -8.5
Total Ford Brand 234,655 241,123 -2.7 1,066,379 1,103,542 -3.4
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND MAY 2006 U.S. SALES
May Month % May CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Grand Marquis 5,071 6,981 -27.4 28,764 32,736 -12.1
Montego 1,959 2,141 -8.5 10,826 9,612 12.6
Sable 0 1,642 -100.0 0 14,293 -100.0
Milan 3,081 0 NA 14,268 0 NA
Total Mercury Cars 10,111 10,764 -6.1 53,858 56,641 -4.9
Town Car 4,739 4,314 9.9 18,641 19,765 -5.7
LS 450 1,777 -74.7 5,033 10,648 -52.7
Zephyr 2,246 0 NA 13,408 0 NA
Total Lincoln Cars 7,435 6,091 22.1 37,082 30,413 21.9
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 17,546 16,855 4.1 90,940 87,054 4.5
Mariner 2,349 2,549 -7.8 16,676 13,871 20.2
Mountaineer 3,677 2,838 29.6 12,234 14,459 -15.4
Monterey 428 328 30.5 1,811 3,548 -49.0
Total Mercury Trucks 6,454 5,715 12.9 30,721 31,878 -3.6
Navigator 2,455 2,014 21.9 10,049 11,470 -12.4
Aviator 0 1,233 -100.0 1,711 7,812 -78.1
Mark LT 957 686 39.5 5,576 1,972 182.8
Total Lincoln Trucks 3,412 3,933 -13.2 17,336 21,254 -18.4
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 9,866 9,648 2.3 48,057 53,132 -9.6
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 27,412 26,503 3.4 138,997 140,186 -0.8
Total Lincoln Brand 10,847 10,024 8.2 54,418 51,667 5.3
Total Mercury Brand 16,565 16,479 0.5 84,579 88,519 -4.5
JAGUAR BRAND MAY 2006 U.S. SALES
May Month % May CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
XJ 512 627 -18.3 2,357 3,749 -37.1
S-TYPE 600 784 -23.5 3,024 4,023 -24.8
X-TYPE 535 1,033 -48.2 2,371 5,433 -56.4
XK 727 253 187.4 1,737 1,069 62.5
Total Jaguar 2,374 2,697 -12.0 9,489 14,274 -33.5
VOLVO BRAND MAY 2006 U.S. SALES
May Month % May CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
S40 2,027 2,215 -8.5 10,256 10,707 -4.2
V50 360 467 -22.9 1,742 2,456 -29.1
V40 0 0 NA 0 5 NA
S60 2,741 2,501 9.6 10,901 11,039 -1.3
V70 617 655 -5.8 2,377 3,321 -28.4
XC70 1,142 1,123 1.7 5,423 5,565 -2.6
C70 29 180 -83.9 549 1,156 -52.5
S80 798 759 5.1 3,432 4,780 -28.2
XC90 2,410 2,898 -16.8 13,545 14,646 -7.5
Total Volvo 10,124 10,798 -6.2 48,225 53,675 -10.2
LAND ROVER BRAND MAY 2006 U.S. SALES
May Month % May CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Range Rover 1,067 795 34.2 4,758 4,218 12.8
Range Rover Sport 1,360 0 NA 7,237 0 NA
LR3 1,549 1,772 -12.6 6,992 8,306 -15.8
Discovery 0 56 -100.0 1 744 -99.9
Freelander 5 250 -98.0 28 1,189 -97.6
Total Land Rover 3,981 2,873 38.6 19,016 14,457 31.5