August 2006 Sales
09-01-06, 06:36 AM
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August 2006 Sales
It's that time again! 
09-01-06, 08:37 AM
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August US Auto Sales Steady With More Gains for Toyota
DETROIT, Aug 31, 2006; Reuters reported that U.S. automakers surrendered more market share in August as sales incentives and gains by Asian automakers kept overall sales steady, analysts said on Thursday, a day before car makers release monthly U.S. sales results.
The results will provide a gauge of the pressures facing the Detroit-based car makers and an indication of the strength of U.S. consumer demand in the face of higher interest rates and a slowing housing market.
Overall U.S. auto sales on a seasonally adjusted and annualized basis are expected to be near 16.8 million units.
That would be down from 17.2 million units in July but up slightly from 2005 when sales softened as sweeping discount programs from earlier in the summer ended, analysts said.
Japan's Toyota Motor Corp., which surpassed Ford Motor Co. as the No. 2 player in the U.S. market in July, is seen on track for another strong month of sales gains due to its gains in the growing market for more fuel-efficient cars.
Toyota has posted a market-leading 10-percent growth in sales through the first seven months of the year. Those gains are expected to continue in August and the remainder of 2006 because of the success of offerings like the sold-out 2007 Camry.
"The trend of Asian market share gains and domestic market share losses will continue," Standard & Poor's equity analyst Efraim Levy said. "Toyota will keep its steady rise on track."
The U.S. market share for General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and the Chrysler group -- the traditional Big Three -- slipped to 53.3 percent in August from 55.4 percent a year earlier, according to a forecast by auto tracking Web site Edmunds.com.
The results will provide a gauge of the pressures facing the Detroit-based car makers and an indication of the strength of U.S. consumer demand in the face of higher interest rates and a slowing housing market.
Overall U.S. auto sales on a seasonally adjusted and annualized basis are expected to be near 16.8 million units.
That would be down from 17.2 million units in July but up slightly from 2005 when sales softened as sweeping discount programs from earlier in the summer ended, analysts said.
Japan's Toyota Motor Corp., which surpassed Ford Motor Co. as the No. 2 player in the U.S. market in July, is seen on track for another strong month of sales gains due to its gains in the growing market for more fuel-efficient cars.
Toyota has posted a market-leading 10-percent growth in sales through the first seven months of the year. Those gains are expected to continue in August and the remainder of 2006 because of the success of offerings like the sold-out 2007 Camry.
"The trend of Asian market share gains and domestic market share losses will continue," Standard & Poor's equity analyst Efraim Levy said. "Toyota will keep its steady rise on track."
The U.S. market share for General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and the Chrysler group -- the traditional Big Three -- slipped to 53.3 percent in August from 55.4 percent a year earlier, according to a forecast by auto tracking Web site Edmunds.com.
09-01-06, 09:30 AM
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Mazda Announces August Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations
today released the following sales figures for August 2006:
SOURCE Mazda North American Operations
today released the following sales figures for August 2006:
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Mazda North American Operations - August 2006
Month-To-Date Year-To-Date
August August % August August %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Mazda3 6,955 7,547 (7.8)% 67,956 67,135 1.2%
Mazda5 994 1,784 (44.3)% 12,345 2,518 390.3%
Mazda6 5,262 6,406 (17.9)% 48,720 53,156 (8.3)%
MX-5 Miata 1,451 907 60.0% 12,558 4,781 162.7%
RX-8 786 1,145 (31.4)% 6,764 10,643 (36.4)%
Protege -- -- N/A 1 1 0.0%
626 -- -- N/A -- 2 N/A
CX-7 3,435 -- N/A 7,178 -- N/A
Tribute 2,100 2,467 (14.9)% 21,093 28,399 (25.7)%
B-Series Truck 363 474 (23.4)% 3,116 4,251 (26.7)%
MPV 965 1,405 (31.3)% 9,247 11,057 (16.4)%
Total Vehicles
CARS 15,448 17,789 (13.2)% 148,344 138,236 7.3%
TRUCKS 6,863 4,346 57.9% 40,634 43,707 (7.0)%
TOTAL 22,311 22,135 0.8% 188,978 181,943 3.9%
MEMO:
IMPORT CAR 10,186 11,383 (10.5)% 99,624 85,078 17.1%
IMPORT TRUCK 4,400 1,405 213.2% 16,425 11,057 48.5%
IMPORT TOTAL 14,586 12,788 14.1% 116,049 96,135 20.7%
DOMESTIC CAR 5,262 6,406 (17.9)% 48,720 53,158 (8.3)%
DOMESTIC TRUCK 2,463 2,941 (16.3)% 24,209 32,650 (25.9)%
DOMESTIC TOTALS 7,725 9,347 (17.4)% 72,929 85,808 (15.0)%
Note: Protege and 626 are discontinued vehicles.
09-01-06, 09:32 AM
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Volvo Cars North American Sales Report for August
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America,
LLC reports sales in the United States of 10,606 units for August --
trending upward 2 percent over the previous month. Compared to August of
last year, the results are off slightly by 2 percent.
For the month, the Volvo XC90 performed well up nearly 15 percent,
within an SUV segment trending down industry wide.
Overall, Volvo sales in North America (United States, including Puerto
Rico, Canada and Mexico) were 11,875 units -- down 2.3 percent for the
month. Volvo Canada sales were 968 units and 301 units were sold at Volvo
in Mexico, ... down 7 percent and up 3 percent respectively.
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA), based in Irvine, CA, is a
subsidiary of the Volvo Car Corporation of Gothenborg, Sweden. VCNA
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 for over 75 years. The
current 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 new Volvo C70, the convertible with the innovative retractable hardtop.
* U.S. sales include Puerto Rico
SOURCE Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
LLC reports sales in the United States of 10,606 units for August --
trending upward 2 percent over the previous month. Compared to August of
last year, the results are off slightly by 2 percent.
For the month, the Volvo XC90 performed well up nearly 15 percent,
within an SUV segment trending down industry wide.
Overall, Volvo sales in North America (United States, including Puerto
Rico, Canada and Mexico) were 11,875 units -- down 2.3 percent for the
month. Volvo Canada sales were 968 units and 301 units were sold at Volvo
in Mexico, ... down 7 percent and up 3 percent respectively.
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA), based in Irvine, CA, is a
subsidiary of the Volvo Car Corporation of Gothenborg, Sweden. VCNA
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 for over 75 years. The
current 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 new Volvo C70, the convertible with the innovative retractable hardtop.
* U.S. sales include Puerto Rico
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VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
01-Sep-06
Retail Sales by Model
UNITED STATES
August* Year-to-Date*
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 4 n/a
All New S40 1,928 2,296 -16.0% 16,328 17,317 -5.7%
V40 0 1 n/a 0 7 n/a
V50 327 514 -36.4% 2,771 3,943 -29.7%
S60 2,488 2,166 14.9% 18,507 18,309 1.1%
V70 571 628 -9.1% 4,102 5,426 -24.4%
XC70 1,326 1,424 -6.9% 9,071 10,096 -10.2%
C70 0 34 -100.0% 11 1,402 -99.2%
New C70 483 n/a n/a 2,158 n/a n/a
S80 296 990 -70.1% 5,018 7,656 -34.5%
XC90 3,187 2,773 14.9% 22,219 24,244 -8.4%
USA TOTAL 10,606 10,826 -2.0% 80,185 88,404 -9.3%
CANADA
August Year-to-Date
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
All New S40 145 165 -12.1% 1,029 1,484 -30.7%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
V50 43 103 -58.3% 497 750 -33.7%
S60 176 196 -10.2% 1,601 1,602 -0.1%
V70 73 109 -33.0% 719 717 0.3%
XC70 247 262 -5.7% 1,344 1,595 -15.7%
C70 0 0 n/a 0 7 n/a
New C70 60 n/a n/a 128 n/a n/a
S80 25 37 -32.4% 230 201 14.4%
XC90 199 170 17.1% 1,849 1,818 1.7%
CANADA TOTAL 968 1,042 -7.1% 7,397 8,174 -9.5%
MEXICO
August Year-to-Date
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 3 -100.0%
All New S40 138 100 38.0% 844 1,161 -27.3%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
V50 2 12 -83.3% 19 45 -57.8%
S60 44 61 -27.9% 266 318 -16.4%
V70 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
XC70 1 1 0.0% 7 17 -58.8%
C70 0 1 n/a 0 6 n/a
New C70 8 0 n/a 13 n/a n/a
S80 1 5 -80.0% 15 77 -80.5%
XC90 107 111 -3.6% 608 821 -25.9%
MEXICO TOTAL 301 291 3.4% 1,772 2,448 -27.6%
NAFTA TOTAL 11,875 12,159 -2.3% 89,354 99,026 -9.8%
* U.S. totals include Puerto Rico
09-01-06, 09:32 AM
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Porsche Reports August 2007 Results Year-to-Date Sales Up 12 Percent
ATLANTA--Sept. 1, 2006--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced sales of 2,397 for the month of August in the U.S. compared to sales of 2,735 during the same month in 2005.
Through the first eight months of 2006, the Porsche brand sales remain on a record pace for the year. Year-to-date, Porsche has sold 24,200 new cars in the U.S. in 2006, an increase of 12 percent over last year's total of 21,665.
The Boxster/Cayman series, which now includes the recently introduced base Cayman, enjoyed combined sales of 780 for August, a 24 percent increase over last year. Throughout the year, Porsche sports cars have recorded strong results. Through August, the 911 model is up 27 percent and the Boxster/Cayman series is up 40 percent.
In addition, dealers sold 549 Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicles in August.
Through the first eight months of 2006, the Porsche brand sales remain on a record pace for the year. Year-to-date, Porsche has sold 24,200 new cars in the U.S. in 2006, an increase of 12 percent over last year's total of 21,665.
The Boxster/Cayman series, which now includes the recently introduced base Cayman, enjoyed combined sales of 780 for August, a 24 percent increase over last year. Throughout the year, Porsche sports cars have recorded strong results. Through August, the 911 model is up 27 percent and the Boxster/Cayman series is up 40 percent.
In addition, dealers sold 549 Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicles in August.
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Model Month to Date Year to Date
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Current Year Prior Year Current Year Prior Year
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Boxster 160 347 2234 3381
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Boxster S 91 282 1243 2583
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Cayman 177 0 371 0
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Cayman S 352 0 4530 0
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ALL BOXSTER/CAYMAN 780 629 8378 5964
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911 Carrera Coupe 88 180 807 1543
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911 Carrera S 181 284 1497 1460
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Carrera Cabriolet 106 212 1015 1087
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Carrera S Cabriolet 170 259 1662 1110
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Carrera 4 Coupe 30 0 387 0
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Turbo Coupe 132 0 580 0
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Carrera 4S Coupe 74 0 757 0
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Carrera 4 Cabriolet 23 0 536 0
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Carrera C4S Cabriolet 127 0 1178 0
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All Carrera models (993) 0 0 0 1
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All Carrera models (996) 0 69 13 1456
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ALL 911 931 1004 8432 6657
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Cayenne Tiptronic 223 411 2827 3534
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Cayenne 2 6 48 50
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Cayenne S 202 460 3106 3686
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Cayenne Turbo 16 194 424 1536
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Cayenne Turbo S 70 0 570 0
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Cayenne Titanium 171 0 338 0
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ALL CAYENNE 684 1071 7313 8806
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CARRERA GT 2 31 77 238
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GRAND TOTALS 2397 2735 24200 21665
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Certified Pre-Owned 549 467 4139 3763
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09-01-06, 09:36 AM
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Ford August 2006 Sales Results
Highest Sales Ever for Ford's New Mid-Size Sedans; Nearly 23,000 Fusions, Milans and Zephyrs Delivered in August
* Combined sales for the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr in August were 22,863 - easily eclipsing the previous monthly sales record for company's new mid-size sedans. * Overall, Ford's August sales up 6 percent compared with July 2006, but down 12 percent compared with August 2005 when Ford offered employee prices to all customers. * Car sales were up 9 percent compared with July and 9 percent compared with August 2005; truck sales were up 4 percent compared with July, but down 21 percent compared with August 2005. * Ford Mustang posts best August sales since 1979 including over 800 Shelby GT 500 models. Total Mustang sales were 17,933, up 64 percent from August 2005. * Ford F-Series posts second highest sales month in 2006. Total sales were 76,804, up 11 percent from July, but down 15 percent from last year's record sales.
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 1 -- Consumer demand continues to grow for Ford's new mid-size sedans (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr). Combined sales for the trio totaled 22,863, up 13 percent from the previous best sales month (20,267), which was May 2006. Demand for these products is expected to remain strong in the coming months as 2007 models will incorporate several standard safety features (e.g., side air bags) and all-wheel drive as an option.
August sales totaled 255,112, up 6 percent from July 2006, but down 12 percent compared with August 2005 when Ford offered employee prices to all customers.
The Fusion, Milan, and Zephyr are helping the company to increase car sales and market share. Total Ford car sales were 9 percent higher than July and 9 percent higher than a year ago.
Ford Mustang "rocked the house" in August with sales of 17,933, up 64 percent compared with August 2005. It was the highest Mustang sales in August since 1979. Included in the total were over 800 Shelby GT 500s.
The company's truck sales were up 4 percent compared with July 2006, but down 21 percent compared with August 2005. Ford's F-Series truck had its second highest sales month in 2006. Sales for America's best-selling truck in August were 76,804, up 11 percent from July 2006, but down 15 percent from last year's record sales of 90,388.
"Retail business was very strong at the end of the month," said Al Giombetti, president, Ford and Lincoln Mercury sales and marketing. "Zero percent financing put a big dent in 2006 model inventories." Giombetti noted August retail sales challenged March as the best retail month of the year.
Ford's zero percent financing program is available on 2006 models and concludes September 5 -- after the Labor Day weekend.
* Combined sales for the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr in August were 22,863 - easily eclipsing the previous monthly sales record for company's new mid-size sedans. * Overall, Ford's August sales up 6 percent compared with July 2006, but down 12 percent compared with August 2005 when Ford offered employee prices to all customers. * Car sales were up 9 percent compared with July and 9 percent compared with August 2005; truck sales were up 4 percent compared with July, but down 21 percent compared with August 2005. * Ford Mustang posts best August sales since 1979 including over 800 Shelby GT 500 models. Total Mustang sales were 17,933, up 64 percent from August 2005. * Ford F-Series posts second highest sales month in 2006. Total sales were 76,804, up 11 percent from July, but down 15 percent from last year's record sales.
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 1 -- Consumer demand continues to grow for Ford's new mid-size sedans (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr). Combined sales for the trio totaled 22,863, up 13 percent from the previous best sales month (20,267), which was May 2006. Demand for these products is expected to remain strong in the coming months as 2007 models will incorporate several standard safety features (e.g., side air bags) and all-wheel drive as an option.
August sales totaled 255,112, up 6 percent from July 2006, but down 12 percent compared with August 2005 when Ford offered employee prices to all customers.
The Fusion, Milan, and Zephyr are helping the company to increase car sales and market share. Total Ford car sales were 9 percent higher than July and 9 percent higher than a year ago.
Ford Mustang "rocked the house" in August with sales of 17,933, up 64 percent compared with August 2005. It was the highest Mustang sales in August since 1979. Included in the total were over 800 Shelby GT 500s.
The company's truck sales were up 4 percent compared with July 2006, but down 21 percent compared with August 2005. Ford's F-Series truck had its second highest sales month in 2006. Sales for America's best-selling truck in August were 76,804, up 11 percent from July 2006, but down 15 percent from last year's record sales of 90,388.
"Retail business was very strong at the end of the month," said Al Giombetti, president, Ford and Lincoln Mercury sales and marketing. "Zero percent financing put a big dent in 2006 model inventories." Giombetti noted August retail sales challenged March as the best retail month of the year.
Ford's zero percent financing program is available on 2006 models and concludes September 5 -- after the Labor Day weekend.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY AUGUST 2006 U.S. SALES
August Month % August CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Sales By Brand
Ford 214,759 242,849 -11.6 1,707,123 1,900,826 -10.2
Mercury 15,417 17,668 -12.7 133,301 147,820 -9.8
Lincoln 8,979 9,918 -9.5 82,132 84,014 -2.2
Jaguar 1,704 2,634 -35.3 15,350 22,149 -30.7
Volvo 10,582 10,806 -2.1 79,997 88,246 -9.3
Land Rover 3,671 4,554 -19.4 30,058 27,505 9.3
Total Ford
Motor Company 255,112 288,429 -11.6 2,047,961 2,270,560 -9.8
Memo: Cars and Trucks
Cars 97,801 90,126 8.5 787,130 756,039 4.1
Trucks 157,311 198,303 -20.7 1,260,831 1,514,521 -16.8
Total Ford
Motor Company 255,112 288,429 -11.6 2,047,961 2,270,560 -9.8
FORD BRAND AUGUST 2006 U.S. SALES
August Month % August CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Crown Victoria 5,091 5,056 0.7 46,642 48,697 -4.2
Five Hundred 6,046 12,453 -51.4 62,028 75,146 -17.5
Taurus 13,263 15,774 -15.9 125,185 147,770 -15.3
Fusion 15,468 0 NA 100,169 0 NA
Focus 15,562 20,476 -24.0 126,670 143,360 -11.6
Mustang 17,933 10,921 64.2 118,928 117,509 1.2
Thunderbird 0 654 -100.0 469 8,139 -94.2
GT 143 113 26.5 1,365 596 129.0
Total Ford Cars 73,506 65,447 12.3 581,456 541,217 7.4
Freestyle 4,057 7,068 -42.6 45,474 52,502 -13.4
Escape 11,459 15,023 -23.7 112,968 120,182 -6.0
Explorer 16,076 17,151 -6.3 127,569 183,999 -30.7
Expedition 5,894 8,488 -30.6 53,832 85,872 -37.3
Excursion 0 1,858 -100.0 965 11,843 -91.9
Freestar 2,370 7,473 -68.3 42,253 60,112 -29.7
Econoline/Club
Wagon 15,189 14,514 4.7 119,829 120,939 -0.9
Ranger 7,986 14,129 -43.5 65,122 89,802 -27.5
F-Series 76,804 90,388 -15.0 545,963 625,047 -12.7
Low Cab Forward 282 116 143.1 2,473 160 1,445.6
Heavy Trucks 1,136 1,194 -4.9 9,219 9,151 0.7
Total Ford
Trucks 141,253 177,402 -20.4 1,125,667 1,359,609 -17.2
Total Ford
Brand 214,759 242,849 -11.6 1,707,123 1,900,826 -10.2
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND AUGUST 2006 U.S. SALES
August Month % August CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Grand Marquis 4,036 5,484 -26.4 43,383 52,484 -17.3
Montego 1,728 2,635 -34.4 16,244 18,438 -11.9
Sable 0 1,780 -100.0 0 19,961 -100.0
Milan 4,156 0 NA 25,108 0 NA
Total Mercury Cars 9,920 9,899 0.2 84,735 90,883 -6.8
Town Car 2,614 4,254 -38.6 26,989 32,373 -16.6
LS 745 1,278 -41.7 7,922 15,475 -48.8
Zephyr 3,239 0 NA 21,938 0 NA
Total Lincoln Cars 6,598 5,532 19.3 56,849 47,848 18.8
Total Mercury and
Lincoln Cars 16,518 15,431 7.0 141,584 138,731 2.1
Mariner 2,770 3,739 -25.9 23,852 25,953 -8.1
Mountaineer 2,160 2,676 -19.3 21,403 24,840 -13.8
Monterey 567 1,354 -58.1 3,311 6,144 -46.1
Total Mercury Trucks 5,497 7,769 -29.2 48,566 56,937 -14.7
Navigator 1,374 2,061 -33.3 15,053 18,724 -19.6
Aviator 0 1,324 -100.0 1,711 12,378 -86.2
Mark LT 1,007 1,001 0.6 8,519 5,064 68.2
Total Lincoln Trucks 2,381 4,386 -45.7 25,283 36,166 -30.1
Total Mercury and
Lincoln Trucks 7,878 12,155 -35.2 73,849 93,103 -20.7
Total Mercury and
Lincoln Vehicles 24,396 27,586 -11.6 215,433 231,834 -7.1
Total Lincoln Brand 8,979 9,918 -9.5 82,132 84,014 -2.2
Total Mercury Brand 15,417 17,668 -12.7 133,301 147,820 -9.8
JAGUAR BRAND AUGUST 2006 U.S. SALES
August Month % August CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
XJ 408 792 -48.5 3,748 5,606 -33.1
S-TYPE 422 764 -44.8 4,619 6,344 -27.2
X-TYPE 481 888 -45.8 3,940 8,401 -53.1
XK 393 190 106.8 3,043 1,798 69.2
Total Jaguar 1,704 2,634 -35.3 15,350 22,149 -30.7
VOLVO BRAND AUGUST 2006 U.S. SALES
August Month % August CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
S40 1,912 2,287 -16.4 16,210 17,240 -6.0
V50 326 513 -36.5 2,760 3,936 -29.9
V40 0 1 NA 0 7 NA
S60 2,487 2,162 15.0 18,488 18,285 1.1
V70 571 627 -8.9 4,101 5,424 -24.4
XC70 1,326 1,424 -6.9 9,068 10,092 -10.1
C70 481 34 1314.7 2,167 1,402 54.6
S80 296 990 -70.1 5,014 7,648 -34.4
XC90 3,183 2,768 15.0 22,189 24,212 -8.4
Total Volvo 10,582 10,806 -2.1 79,997 88,246 -9.3
LAND ROVER BRAND AUGUST 2006 U.S. SALES
August Month % August CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Range Rover 943 1,212 -22.2 7,512 8,385 -10.4
Range Rover Sport 1,427 1,700 -16.1 11,259 3,550 217.2
LR3 1,296 1,508 -14.1 11,250 13,080 -14.0
Discovery 0 8 -100.0 1 803 -99.9
Freelander 5 126 -96.0 36 1,687 -97.9
Total Land Rover 3,671 4,554 -19.4 30,058 27,505 9.3
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09-01-06, 09:59 AM
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BMW Group Reports Sales for August
Year-to-Date Sales of BMW Group Up 3 Percent
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S.
(BMW and MINI brands combined) reported year-to-date sales of 206,530
vehicles, an increase of 3 percent over the 200,562 vehicles sold in the
first eight months of 2005. The BMW Group also reported a decrease of 11
percent in August sales for 25,673 vehicles over the 28,879 vehicles
reported in 2005.
BMW Brand Sales Increase in August
BMW brand sales were up 5 percent year-to-date, to 179,724 vehicles
compared to 171,579 vehicles sold in the same period in 2005.
Sales of BMW brand vehicles dropped 12 percent in August for a total of
22,421 compared to 25,537 reported in the same month a year ago.
BMW Automobile Sales
Year-to-date, sales of BMW brand automobiles were up 13 percent to
140,250 automobiles compared to 124,406 in the same period of 2005.
Automobile sales were off slightly in August to 17,053 versus 17,254 in the
same month a year ago as the company managed inventory in advance of the
launch of several new models, including the all-new 3 Series Coupe which is
just arriving at dealerships.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were down 35 percent in August to
5,368 vehicles over the 8,283 sold last August. BMW will introduce an
all-new X5 Sports Activity Vehicle and inventory of this model is
deliberately low in preparation for the launch. Year-to-date, sales of BMW
Sports Activity Vehicles were also off 16 percent, to 39,474 vehicles
compared to the 47,173 sold in the same period in 2005.
Certified Pre-Owned
Sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles were up 4 percent, and the
company reported its best August ever with sales of 6,713 CPO vehicles
versus 6,470 vehicles reported last year. Year-to-date, CPO sales were up
17 percent, to 58,129 over the 49,620 reported in the same period in 2005.
MINI Brand
MINI Automobiles
MINI USA reported August sales of 3,252 automobiles, down 11 percent
from the 3,342 cars sold in August 2005. Year-to-date, the division
reported sales of 26,806 automobiles, a drop of 8 percent, compared to the
28,983 cars reported in the first eight months of 2005.
BMW Group in America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since
1975. ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.
The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales,
and financial service organizations for the BMW brand, the MINI brand, and
the ROLLS-ROYCE brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design
firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other
operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South
Carolina is part of BMW Group's global manufacturing network and is the
exclusive manufacturing plant for all Z4 Roadster and X5 Sports Activity
Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S.
through networks of 339 BMW passenger car centers, 334 BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle centers, 143 BMW motorcycle retailers, 80 MINI passenger car
dealers, and 30 ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the
BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is
located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the
Internet at:
http://www.bmwgroupna.com
http://www.bmwusa.com
http://www.bmwmotorradusa.com
http://www.miniusa.com
http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com
SOURCE BMW Group
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S.
(BMW and MINI brands combined) reported year-to-date sales of 206,530
vehicles, an increase of 3 percent over the 200,562 vehicles sold in the
first eight months of 2005. The BMW Group also reported a decrease of 11
percent in August sales for 25,673 vehicles over the 28,879 vehicles
reported in 2005.
BMW Brand Sales Increase in August
BMW brand sales were up 5 percent year-to-date, to 179,724 vehicles
compared to 171,579 vehicles sold in the same period in 2005.
Sales of BMW brand vehicles dropped 12 percent in August for a total of
22,421 compared to 25,537 reported in the same month a year ago.
BMW Automobile Sales
Year-to-date, sales of BMW brand automobiles were up 13 percent to
140,250 automobiles compared to 124,406 in the same period of 2005.
Automobile sales were off slightly in August to 17,053 versus 17,254 in the
same month a year ago as the company managed inventory in advance of the
launch of several new models, including the all-new 3 Series Coupe which is
just arriving at dealerships.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were down 35 percent in August to
5,368 vehicles over the 8,283 sold last August. BMW will introduce an
all-new X5 Sports Activity Vehicle and inventory of this model is
deliberately low in preparation for the launch. Year-to-date, sales of BMW
Sports Activity Vehicles were also off 16 percent, to 39,474 vehicles
compared to the 47,173 sold in the same period in 2005.
Certified Pre-Owned
Sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles were up 4 percent, and the
company reported its best August ever with sales of 6,713 CPO vehicles
versus 6,470 vehicles reported last year. Year-to-date, CPO sales were up
17 percent, to 58,129 over the 49,620 reported in the same period in 2005.
MINI Brand
MINI Automobiles
MINI USA reported August sales of 3,252 automobiles, down 11 percent
from the 3,342 cars sold in August 2005. Year-to-date, the division
reported sales of 26,806 automobiles, a drop of 8 percent, compared to the
28,983 cars reported in the first eight months of 2005.
BMW Group in America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since
1975. ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.
The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales,
and financial service organizations for the BMW brand, the MINI brand, and
the ROLLS-ROYCE brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design
firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other
operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South
Carolina is part of BMW Group's global manufacturing network and is the
exclusive manufacturing plant for all Z4 Roadster and X5 Sports Activity
Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S.
through networks of 339 BMW passenger car centers, 334 BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle centers, 143 BMW motorcycle retailers, 80 MINI passenger car
dealers, and 30 ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the
BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is
located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the
Internet at:
http://www.bmwgroupna.com
http://www.bmwusa.com
http://www.bmwmotorradusa.com
http://www.miniusa.com
http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com
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BMW Car Sales Report for August 2006
2006 2005
August 17,053 17,254
Year-to-Date 140,250 124,406
Model Year-to- Year-to-
August Date August Date
2006 2006 2005 2005
325i (E90 & E46) 3,767 33,043 5,172 30,711
325Ci (E46) 252 2,208 221 2,751
325Ci Convertible 491 3,483 547 4,507
325i Sports Wagon 0 4 22 416
325xi (E90 & E46) 968 10,386 6 2,935
325xi Sports Wagon (E90 & E46) 130 1,558 20 479
328i Coupe (E92) 406 406 0 0
330i (E90 & E46) 1,357 12,109 2,101 12,517
330Ci (E46) 56 1,074 175 1,982
330Ci Convertible 487 3,602 473 3,871
330xi (E90 & E46) 534 6,972 5 2,467
335i Coupe (E92) 189 189 0 0
M3 83 1,708 267 2,646
M3 Convertible 122 1,041 150 1,391
3 Series 8,842 77,783 9,159 66,673
Z4 2.5i Roadster (US) 34 367 654 4,584
Z4 3.0i Roadster (US) 768 4,313 455 2,851
Z4 Roadster 3.0si (US) 441 2,280 0 0
Z4 M Roadster (US) 330 933 0 0
Z4 Coupe 3.0si (US) 50 143 0 0
Z4 M Coupe (US) 57 140 0 0
Z4 1,680 8,176 1,109 7,435
525i (E60) 1,332 8,962 1,148 11,355
525xi (E60) 388 3,507 439 1,052
530i (E60) 1,240 8,799 1,352 11,631
530xi (E60) 677 5,815 620 1,449
530xi Sports Wagon (E60) 101 1,650 256 681
545i (E60) 0 6 544 5,952
550i (E60) 485 4,701 0 0
M5 (E60 & E39) 222 2,314 0 4
5 Series 4,445 35,754 4,359 32,124
645Ci 0 21 297 2,426
650i Coupe 128 1,685 0 0
645Ci Convertible 0 16 492 4,171
650i Convertible 371 3,780 0 0
M6 192 804 0 0
6 Series 691 6,306 789 6,597
745i 0 0 20 1,686
745Li 0 0 11 2,801
750i 336 2,911 418 1,945
750Li 1,040 9,055 1,336 4,756
760i 0 31 15 104
760Li 19 229 38 272
7 Series 1,395 12,226 1,838 11,564
Z8 0 4 0 7
Z8 Alpina 0 1 0 6
Z8 0 5 0 13
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle (light trucks) Sales
Report for August 2006
2006 2005
August 5,368 8,283
Year-to-Date 39,474 47,173
Model Year-to- Year-to-
August Date August Date
2006 2006 2005 2005
X3 2.5i 2 182 1,030 5,053
X3 3.0i 2,349 20,290 2,746 18,356
X3 2,351 20,472 3,776 23,409
X5 3.0i (US) 2,210 13,990 3,297 17,053
X5 4.4i (US) 731 4,363 1,106 5,865
X5 4.8is (US) 76 649 104 846
X5 3,017 19,002 4,507 23,764
MINI Sales Report for August 2006
2006 2005
August 3,252 3,342
Year-to-Date 26,806 28,983
Model Year-to- Year-to-
August Date August Date
2006 2006 2005 2005
MINI Cooper 1,203 8,423 1,050 9,534
MINI Cooper S 1,148 10,725 1,562 11,233
MINI Cooper Convertible 251 2,334 298 3,893
MINI Cooper S Convertible 614 5,286 432 4,323
MINI Cooper S JCW GP 36 38 0 0
Total MINI 3,252 26,806 3,342 28,983
09-01-06, 10:03 AM
#9
Super Moderator
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Best August Sales Ever
MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA)today
reported its highest August on record with sales of 20,602 new vehicles, an
increase of 6.9 percent over last August. This brings MBUSA's year-to-date
sales to 157,128 a 13.3 percent increase over year-to-date 2005.
August sales were boosted by the Mercedes-Benz flagship S-Class which
rose by 105.9 percent over August 2005 (2,427 v. 1,179 units). The
SLK-Class roadster also proved a strong summer performer with a 7.5 percent
increase over August 2005 (834 v. 776).
Sales for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the luxury light truck segment --
M-Class, R-Class, GL-Class and G-Class -- continue to demonstrate
impressive gains with a combined 66.2 percent increase over last August and
an 86.9 percent increase over year-to-date 2005 (41,394 v. 22,142).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program,
MBUSA sold 4,221 vehicles in August, an increase of 15.3 percent over
August 2005, bringing the year-to-date total to 31,482 units, a 2.7 percent
increase over year-to-date 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.
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA
reported its highest August on record with sales of 20,602 new vehicles, an
increase of 6.9 percent over last August. This brings MBUSA's year-to-date
sales to 157,128 a 13.3 percent increase over year-to-date 2005.
August sales were boosted by the Mercedes-Benz flagship S-Class which
rose by 105.9 percent over August 2005 (2,427 v. 1,179 units). The
SLK-Class roadster also proved a strong summer performer with a 7.5 percent
increase over August 2005 (834 v. 776).
Sales for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the luxury light truck segment --
M-Class, R-Class, GL-Class and G-Class -- continue to demonstrate
impressive gains with a combined 66.2 percent increase over last August and
an 86.9 percent increase over year-to-date 2005 (41,394 v. 22,142).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program,
MBUSA sold 4,221 vehicles in August, an increase of 15.3 percent over
August 2005, bringing the year-to-date total to 31,482 units, a 2.7 percent
increase over year-to-date 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.
Code:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Sales -- August 2006
Model Aug '06 Aug '05 Monthly % YTD 2006 YTD 2005 Yearly %
C-CLASS 4,652 5,054 -8.0% 32,533 36,319 -10.4%
E-CLASS 3,955 5,011 -21.1% 29,154 30,951 -5.8%
S-CLASS 2,427 1,179 105.9% 20,244 10,280 96.9%
CL-CLASS 54 88 -38.6% 435 832 -47.7%
SL-CLASS 713 986 -27.7% 6,356 6,694 -5.0%
CLK-CLASS 1,061 1,377 -22.9% 11,878 13,037 -8.9%
SLK-CLASS 834 776 7.5% 7,921 7,647 3.6%
CLS - Class 925 1,198 -22.8% 7,213 10,790 -33.2%
R-CLASS 1,698 n/a n/a 12,855 n/a n/a
M-CLASS 2,312 3,455 -33.1% 19,084 21,271 -10.3%
GL-CLASS 1,894 n/a n/a 9,002 n/a n/a
G-CLASS 77 143 -46.2% 453 871 -48.0%
GRAND TOTAL 20,602 19,267 6.9% 157,128 138,692 13.3%
09-01-06, 10:22 AM
#10
Toyota sales up 12.6%
DETROIT, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp. (7203.T: Quote, NEWS, Research) on Friday said U.S. August sales rose 12.6 percent as consumer demand for its passenger cars increased amid concern over fuel economy.
The world's No. 2 automaker said it sold 240,178 vehicles in the United States last month, compared with 205,362 vehicles a year earlier.
The world's No. 2 automaker said it sold 240,178 vehicles in the United States last month, compared with 205,362 vehicles a year earlier.
09-01-06, 10:26 AM
#11
Super Moderator
Lexus/Toyota Reports August Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever August sales of 240,178 vehicles, an
increase of 12.6 percent over August 2005. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD)
sales total 1,705,546 units, up 11.0 percent over the same period last
year.
"We are grateful to have the fuel-efficient models today's market
demands," said TMS Executive Vice President Jim Lentz. "But it's the
strength of our dealer network which is proving increasingly central to our
growth."
The Toyota Division posted best-ever August sales of 209,104, up 13.6
percent. The Lexus Division reported best-ever August sales with 31,074
units sold, an increase of 6.4 percent.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded best-ever August sales of
125,768, up 14.7 percent over the same period last year. Passenger car
sales were led by the Corolla, which posted best-ever August sales of
34,971 and an increase of 7.4 percent over last August. The Camry Hybrid,
which went on sale in late April, reported sales of 4,977 units in August.
Total Camry enjoyed combined August sales of 42,227 units, up 1.9 percent.
The all-new Yaris subcompact, which went on sale in March, posted sales
totaling 11,392 units for the month. The Prius gas-electric hybrid mid-size
sedan posted best-ever August sales of 11,177, an increase of 9.3 percent.
Toyota Division light truck sales were up 12 percent, with a best-ever
August total of 83,336 units. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4
compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) with all-time best-ever monthly sales
of 14,363, up 87.4 percent over the same period last year. The all-new FJ
Cruiser, which went on sale in March, reported sales of 6,259 units. The
Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported sales of 2,581 units
for the month. The Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined August
sales of 11,645.
Scion reported all-time best-ever monthly sales with 19,252 units sold.
The tC sports coupe led the way with unsurpassed monthly sales of 9,185
units, up 18.5 percent. Scion xB sales were up 35.1 percent, posting
monthly sales of 6,956 units. The xA posted sales of 3,111 units, up 6.8
percent.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars posted all-time best-ever sales of 18,376 units,
an increase of 21.0 percent over August 2005. Passenger car sales were led
by the all-new ES 350 luxury sedan with best-ever August sales of 7,973
units, up 4.5 percent. The IS luxury sport sedans reported all-time
best-ever sales of 5,553 units, a 710.2 percent increase over last August.
The IS 250 sales totaled 3,890, with the IS 350 recording sales of 1,663
units. The all-new limited-production GS 450h luxury hybrid performance
sedan posted sales of 192 units, while combined sales of the GS 430 and GS
450h totaled 362 units. The V6 powered GS 300 added 2,609 units to the GS
series total.
Lexus Division light trucks reported August sales totaling 12,698
units. The 2006 RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV reported sales of 1,514 units for
the month. The RX 350 and RX 400h enjoyed combined August sales of 9,805
units.
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 126,249 units. In
August, hybrids sales posted 25,994 units.
Sales of North American-built vehicles accounted for 48.9 percent of
total August sales. There were 27 selling days this sales month compared to
26 selling days last August.
Public Web sites: http://www.toyota.com
http://www.lexus.com
http://www.scion.com
SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc.
U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever August sales of 240,178 vehicles, an
increase of 12.6 percent over August 2005. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD)
sales total 1,705,546 units, up 11.0 percent over the same period last
year.
"We are grateful to have the fuel-efficient models today's market
demands," said TMS Executive Vice President Jim Lentz. "But it's the
strength of our dealer network which is proving increasingly central to our
growth."
The Toyota Division posted best-ever August sales of 209,104, up 13.6
percent. The Lexus Division reported best-ever August sales with 31,074
units sold, an increase of 6.4 percent.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded best-ever August sales of
125,768, up 14.7 percent over the same period last year. Passenger car
sales were led by the Corolla, which posted best-ever August sales of
34,971 and an increase of 7.4 percent over last August. The Camry Hybrid,
which went on sale in late April, reported sales of 4,977 units in August.
Total Camry enjoyed combined August sales of 42,227 units, up 1.9 percent.
The all-new Yaris subcompact, which went on sale in March, posted sales
totaling 11,392 units for the month. The Prius gas-electric hybrid mid-size
sedan posted best-ever August sales of 11,177, an increase of 9.3 percent.
Toyota Division light truck sales were up 12 percent, with a best-ever
August total of 83,336 units. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4
compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) with all-time best-ever monthly sales
of 14,363, up 87.4 percent over the same period last year. The all-new FJ
Cruiser, which went on sale in March, reported sales of 6,259 units. The
Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported sales of 2,581 units
for the month. The Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined August
sales of 11,645.
Scion reported all-time best-ever monthly sales with 19,252 units sold.
The tC sports coupe led the way with unsurpassed monthly sales of 9,185
units, up 18.5 percent. Scion xB sales were up 35.1 percent, posting
monthly sales of 6,956 units. The xA posted sales of 3,111 units, up 6.8
percent.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars posted all-time best-ever sales of 18,376 units,
an increase of 21.0 percent over August 2005. Passenger car sales were led
by the all-new ES 350 luxury sedan with best-ever August sales of 7,973
units, up 4.5 percent. The IS luxury sport sedans reported all-time
best-ever sales of 5,553 units, a 710.2 percent increase over last August.
The IS 250 sales totaled 3,890, with the IS 350 recording sales of 1,663
units. The all-new limited-production GS 450h luxury hybrid performance
sedan posted sales of 192 units, while combined sales of the GS 430 and GS
450h totaled 362 units. The V6 powered GS 300 added 2,609 units to the GS
series total.
Lexus Division light trucks reported August sales totaling 12,698
units. The 2006 RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV reported sales of 1,514 units for
the month. The RX 350 and RX 400h enjoyed combined August sales of 9,805
units.
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 126,249 units. In
August, hybrids sales posted 25,994 units.
Sales of North American-built vehicles accounted for 48.9 percent of
total August sales. There were 27 selling days this sales month compared to
26 selling days last August.
Public Web sites: http://www.toyota.com
http://www.lexus.com
http://www.scion.com
Code:
TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
August, 2006
-- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2006 2005 CHG 2006 2005 CHG
YARIS 11,392 0 -- 44,214 0 --
COROLLA 34,971 31,369 7.4 274,074 235,980 16.1
CAMRY 42,227 39,896 1.9 302,636 299,507 1.0
AVALON 6,747 9,020 -28.0 58,540 61,413 -4.7
PRIUS 11,177 9,850 9.3 70,447 72,849 -3.3
SCION xA 3,111 2,805 6.8 22,905 18,224 25.7
SCION xB 6,956 4,959 35.1 44,997 36,923 21.9
SCION tC 9,185 7,464 18.5 55,498 50,231 10.5
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
PASS. CAR 125,768 105,572 14.7 873,341 780,392 11.9
ES 350 7,973 7,345 4.5 48,365 46,603 3.8
LS 430 1,386 2,548 -47.6 9,073 18,519 -51.0
SC 430 493 738 -35.7 4,040 5,537 -27.0
GS 300 2,609 2,811 -10.6 15,734 17,975 -12.5
GS 430/450h 362 524 -33.5 2,805 4,048 -30.7
IS 250/350 5,553 660 710.2 37,347 3,793 884.6
TOTAL LEXUS PASS.
CAR 18,376 14,626 21.0 117,364 96,475 21.7
TOTAL TOYOTA PASS.
CAR 144,144 120,198 15.5 990,705 876,867 13.0
SIENNA 12,807 14,479 -14.8 107,426 110,836 -3.1
RAV4 14,363 7,380 87.4 104,133 50,723 105.3
FJ CRUISER 6,259 0 -- 34,037 0 --
4RUNNER 8,302 8,746 -8.6 72,514 70,132 3.4
HIGHLANDER 11,645 13,042 -14.0 85,001 97,677 -13.0
LAND CRUISER 286 461 -40.3 2,149 3,425 -37.3
SEQUOIA 2,479 3,162 -24.5 22,030 31,656 -30.4
TOTAL SUV 43,334 32,791 27.3 319,864 253,613 26.1
4X2 TACOMA 9,567 9,602 -4.1 70,393 66,278 6.2
4X4 TACOMA 6,455 6,538 -4.9 46,832 44,204 5.9
TOTAL TACOMA 16,022 16,140 -4.4 117,225 110,482 6.1
TUNDRA 11,173 8,255 30.3 78,916 83,833 -5.9
TOTAL PICKUP 27,195 24,395 7.3 196,141 194,315 0.9
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT
TRUCK 83,336 71,665 12.0 623,431 558,764 11.6
LX 470 435 889 -52.9 3,645 5,455 -33.2
GX 470 2,458 2,966 -20.2 16,186 22,046 -26.6
RX 350/400h 9,805 9,644 -2.1 71,579 72,717 -1.6
TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT
TRUCK 12,698 13,499 -9.4 91,410 100,218 -8.8
TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT
TRUCK 96,034 85,164 8.6 714,841 658,982 8.5
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 209,104 177,237 13.6 1,496,772 1,339,156 11.8
TOTAL LEXUS 31,074 28,125 6.4 208,774 196,693 6.1
TOTAL TOYOTA 240,178 205,362 12.6 1,705,546 1,535,849 11.0
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 29,044 30,354 -7.9 233,692 229,091 2.0
DOM. CAMRY 31,314 35,453 -14.9 250,188 281,844 -11.2
DOM. PICKUP 27,195 24,395 7.3 196,141 194,315 0.9
DOM. RX 330 7,778 5,689 31.7 49,049 45,423 8.0
SELLING DAYS 27 26 204 204
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
CAR 58,663 30,745 83.7 330,921 208,044 59.1
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 18,376 14,626 21.0 117,364 96,475 21.7
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
CARS 67,105 74,827 -13.6 542,420 572,348 -5.2
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 144,144 120,198 15.5 990,705 876,867 13.0
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
LT TRUCK 40,855 29,629 32.8 297,834 221,957 34.2
LEXUS IMPORT LT
TRUCK 4,920 7,810 -39.3 42,361 54,795 -22.7
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
LT TRUCK 42,481 42,036 -2.7 325,597 336,807 -3.3
LEXUS NA BUILT LT
TRUCK 7,778 5,689 31.7 49,049 45,423 8.0
TOTAL TOYOTA LT
TRUCK 96,034 85,164 8.6 714,841 658,982 8.5
SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES 49,773 46,290 3.5 377,237 353,831 6.6
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 12,698 13,499 -9.4 91,410 100,218 -8.8
SMALL VANS 12,807 14,479 -14.8 107,426 110,836 -3.1
PICKUPS 27,195 24,395 7.3 196,141 194,315 0.9
* NORTH AMERICAN
BUILT VEHICLES
COROLLA 29,044 30,354 -7.9 233,692 229,091 2.0
CAMRY 31,314 35,453 -14.9 250,188 281,844 -11.2
AVALON 6,747 9,020 -28.0 58,540 61,413 -4.7
SIENNA 12,807 14,479 -14.8 107,426 110,836 -3.1
PICKUP 27,195 24,395 7.3 196,141 194,315 0.9
SEQUOIA 2,479 3,162 -24.5 22,030 31,656 -30.4
RX 330 7,778 5,689 31.7 49,049 45,423 8.0
TOTAL 117,364 122,552 -7.8 917,066 954,578 -3.9
N.A. VEHICLES % OF
TOTAL 48.9% 59.7% 53.8% 62.2%
SELLING DAYS 27 26 204 204
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030501/TOYLOGO)
Last edited by Gojirra99; 09-01-06 at 11:42 AM.
09-01-06, 10:47 AM
#12
Super Moderator
Acura/Honda
Honda Reports Record-Breaking Truck Sales
New All-Time Record Set for Odyssey Minivan
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda light truck
sales increased 10.5 percent for August and set an all-time record with
sales of 69,385 light trucks. American Honda year-to-date sales are up 5.3
percent to 1,044,284 units, while sales for the month are down 6.7 percent
to 151,253 units based on the daily selling rate.
Honda Division light truck sales also posted an all-time record with
63,731 units delivered, up 11.4 percent. Odyssey sales of 18,773 units
broke the all-time record, increasing 11.6 percent over year-ago results.
Also setting records for the month were the Pilot and CR-V, both posting
record August sales of 19,100 and 16,321 units, increasing by 31.6 and 6.8
percent respectively. Total Honda division sales were down 6.5 percent for
the month to 132,990 units, while year-to-date sales are up 7.5 percent to
911,517.
"American Honda has successfully achieved year-over-year increases for
more than a decade," said **** Colliver, executive vice president of
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "The arrival of the all-new 2007 CR-V as
well as the Civic Si sedan should allow us to continue our strong
year-to-date momentum."
Acura Division posted record August sales for light trucks with 5,654
sales. The all-new RDX signals a successful start with 1,361 units sold
since its introduction less than a month ago. The TL luxury performance
sedan was Acura's best selling model with 6,339 units.
Consumer information is available at http://www.honda.com and http://www.acura.com.
New All-Time Record Set for Odyssey Minivan
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda light truck
sales increased 10.5 percent for August and set an all-time record with
sales of 69,385 light trucks. American Honda year-to-date sales are up 5.3
percent to 1,044,284 units, while sales for the month are down 6.7 percent
to 151,253 units based on the daily selling rate.
Honda Division light truck sales also posted an all-time record with
63,731 units delivered, up 11.4 percent. Odyssey sales of 18,773 units
broke the all-time record, increasing 11.6 percent over year-ago results.
Also setting records for the month were the Pilot and CR-V, both posting
record August sales of 19,100 and 16,321 units, increasing by 31.6 and 6.8
percent respectively. Total Honda division sales were down 6.5 percent for
the month to 132,990 units, while year-to-date sales are up 7.5 percent to
911,517.
"American Honda has successfully achieved year-over-year increases for
more than a decade," said **** Colliver, executive vice president of
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "The arrival of the all-new 2007 CR-V as
well as the Civic Si sedan should allow us to continue our strong
year-to-date momentum."
Acura Division posted record August sales for light trucks with 5,654
sales. The all-new RDX signals a successful start with 1,361 units sold
since its introduction less than a month ago. The TL luxury performance
sedan was Acura's best selling model with 6,339 units.
Consumer information is available at http://www.honda.com and http://www.acura.com.
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American Honda Vehicle Sales For August 2006
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
August August DSR** August August DSR**
2006 2005 % Chg. 2006 2005 % Chg.
American Honda Total 151,253 156,173 -6.7% 1,044,284 991,754 5.3%
Total Car Sales 81,868 95,722 -17.6% 597,900 572,407 4.5%
Total Truck Sales 69,385 60,451 10.5% 446,384 419,347 6.4%
Honda Total
Car Sales 69,259 81,880 -18.5% 499,871 468,508 6.7%
Honda Total
Truck Sales 63,731 55,072 11.4% 411,646 379,171 8.6%
Acura Total
Car Sales 12,609 13,842 -12.3% 98,029 103,899 -5.6%
Acura Total
Truck Sales 5,654 5,379 1.2% 34,738 40,176 -13.5%
Domestic Car Sales* 64,666 79,249 -21.4% 476,412 468,590 1.7%
Honda Division 58,327 72,223 -22.2% 427,472 416,287 2.7%
Acura Division 6,339 7,026 -13.1% 48,940 52,303 -6.4%
Domestic Truck Sales* 53,064 45,730 11.7% 342,545 314,492 8.9%
Honda Division 47,410 40,351 13.1% 307,807 274,316 12.2%
Acura Division 5,654 5,379 1.2% 34,738 40,176 -13.5%
Import Car Sales 17,202 16,473 0.6% 121,488 103,817 17.0%
Honda Division 10,932 9,657 9.0% 72,399 52,221 38.6%
Acura Division 6,270 6,816 -11.4% 49,089 51,596 -4.9%
Import Truck Sales 16,321 14,721 6.8% 103,839 104,855 -1.0%
Honda Division 16,321 14,721 6.8% 103,839 104,855 -1.0%
MODEL BREAKOUTS BY
DIVISION
Honda Division Total 132,990 136,952 -6.5% 911,517 847,679 7.5%
Fit 2,394 18,316
Accord* 34,504 46,153 -28.0% 250,663 258,514 -3.0%
Memo: Accord
Hybrid 499 2,336 -79.4% 4,248 11,651 -63.5%
Civic* 31,549 34,762 -12.6% 225,212 203,673 10.6%
Memo: Civic
Hybrid 3,411 4,146 -20.8% 21,841 19,106 14.3%
S2000 703 885 -23.5% 4,991 5,874 -15.0%
Insight 109 80 31.2% 689 444 55.2%
FCX 0 0 0 3
Odyssey* 18,773 16,201 11.6% 125,588 121,292 3.5%
Pilot* 19,100 13,971 31.6% 109,336 92,455 18.3%
CR-V 16,321 14,721 6.8% 103,839 104,855 -1.0%
Element* 5,600 5,871 -8.1% 37,733 38,095 -1.0%
Ridgeline 3,937 4,308 -12.0% 35,150 22,474 56.4%
Acura Division Total 18,263 19,221 -8.5% 132,767 144,075 -7.8%
RSX 1,801 1,644 5.5% 14,012 14,681 -4.6%
CL* 0 0 0 1
TL* 6,339 7,026 -13.1% 48,940 52,302 -6.4%
TSX 3,330 3,426 -6.4% 26,955 24,857 8.4%
RL 1,134 1,721 -36.5% 8,066 11,894 -32.2%
NSX 5 25 -80.7% 56 164 -65.9%
MDX* 4,293 5,379 -23.1% 33,377 40,176 -16.9%
RDX* 1,361 1,361
Selling Days 27 26 204 204
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
09-01-06, 11:19 AM
#14
Super Moderator
Nissan North America Announces August 2006 Sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Sept. 1, 2006--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reports sales of 89,848 units in August, which is a decrease of 6.3 percent from the prior year. The Nissan Division sales decreased by 3.2% over last year, while the car segment increased by 4.8%. The Murano had its best August ever with sales of 6,440 units. The Infiniti Division posted a sales decline of 26.4 percent versus the prior year.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
-- August sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 80,419 units decreased 3.2 percent on a daily sales rate basis when compared to last year with 80,026 units sold. Without adjusting the selling days, the Nissan Division had its best August ever in volume.
-- The car segment increased by 4.8%, while the truck segment decreased by 12.0%
-- The Murano had its best August ever with sales of 6,440 units.
-- The new Versa subcompact, which is in its second month of sales, continues to deliver strong sales of 3,832 units.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
-- Sales for Infiniti were down 26.4 percent with 9,429 units sold as compared with last August's 12,339 units.
NNA INFORMATION
-- Combined August sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 89,848 units, a 6.3 percent decrease when compared to last year with 92,365 units.
-- The product pipeline will be revamped with key new models for this fall including the new Sentra, which will be out in October, and the new Altima and Infiniti G35 sport sedan, which will be on sale in November.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
-- August sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 80,419 units decreased 3.2 percent on a daily sales rate basis when compared to last year with 80,026 units sold. Without adjusting the selling days, the Nissan Division had its best August ever in volume.
-- The car segment increased by 4.8%, while the truck segment decreased by 12.0%
-- The Murano had its best August ever with sales of 6,440 units.
-- The new Versa subcompact, which is in its second month of sales, continues to deliver strong sales of 3,832 units.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
-- Sales for Infiniti were down 26.4 percent with 9,429 units sold as compared with last August's 12,339 units.
NNA INFORMATION
-- Combined August sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 89,848 units, a 6.3 percent decrease when compared to last year with 92,365 units.
-- The product pipeline will be revamped with key new models for this fall including the new Sentra, which will be out in October, and the new Altima and Infiniti G35 sport sedan, which will be on sale in November.
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NISSAN DIVISION SALES
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August August Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
DSR
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2006 2005 % Change 2006 2005 % Change
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Nissan Division
Total 80,419 80,026 -3.2 610,156 650,228 -6.2
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Versa 3,832 n/a n/a 6,788 0 n/a
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Sentra 10,723 10,079 2.4 84,383 84,765 -0.5
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Altima 20,281 23,362 -16.4 154,909 178,703 -13.3
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Maxima 8,814 6,216 36.5 48,609 50,409 -3.6
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350Z 1,955 2,264 -16.8 19,298 19,362 -0.3
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Total Car 45,605 41,921 4.8 313,987 333,239 -5.8
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Frontier 7,272 6,654 5.2 55,311 48,883 13.1
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Xterra 4,615 5,277 -15.8 41,596 46,009 -9.6
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Pathfinder 5,775 6,396 -13.1 49,449 52,713 -6.2
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Murano 6,440 5,935 4.5 56,397 50,574 11.5
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Quest 2,625 3,631 -30.4 22,284 30,886 -27.9
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Armada 2,437 2,784 -15.7 20,954 27,334 -23.3
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Titan 5,650 7,428 -26.8 50,178 60,590 -17.2
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Total Truck 34,814 38,105 -12.0 296,169 316,989 -6.6
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North American
Produced 72,024 71,813 -3.4 534,458 579,137 -7.7
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Car 43,650 39,657 6.0 294,689 313,877 -6.1
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Truck 28,374 32,156 -15.0 239,769 265,260 -9.6
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Import 8,395 8,213 -1.6 75,698 71,091 6.5
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Car 1,955 2,264 -16.8 19,298 19,362 -0.3
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Truck 6,440 5,949 4.2 56,400 51,729 9.0
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INFINITI DIVISION SALES
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August August Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
DSR
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2006 2005 % Change 2006 2005 % Change
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Infiniti Division
Total 9,429 12,339 -26.4 77,868 92,158 -15.5
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I35 0 6 -84.0 1 1,033 -99.8
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G35 Sedan 3,056 3,732 -21.1 23,582 29,051 -18.8
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G35 Coupe 1,983 2,444 -21.9 14,800 18,290 -19.1
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M 2120 2,623 -22.2 17,541 14,884 17.8
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Q45 18 98 -82.3 342 866 -60.5
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QX56 758 1,093 -33.2 7,645 9,590 -20.3
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FX 1,494 2,342 -38.6 13,953 18,441 -24.3
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Total Car 7,177 8,904 -22.4 56,267 64,124 -12.3
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Total Truck 2,252 3,435 -36.9 21,601 28,034 -22.9
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COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES
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August August Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
DSR
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2006 2005 % Change 2006 2005 % Change
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TOTAL VEHICLE 89,848 92,365 -6.3 688,024 742,386 -7.3
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Total Car 52,782 50,825 0.0 370,254 397,363 -6.8
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Total Truck 37,066 41,540 -14.1 317,770 345,023 -7.9
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Selling Days 27 26 204 204
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Note: All numbers include Hawaii.
09-01-06, 11:43 AM
#15
Super Moderator
Kia Motors America Announces Best August Sales Ever
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today
announced record August sales of 25,114 units, a 5.4-percent increase over
the same period last year. Year-to-date sales for Kia totaled 198,121
units, a 2.7-percent improvement over the record-setting sales pace in
2005.
"Even with high gas prices and a tough-selling summer for the industry,
Kia has once again proven itself as a major player in the business," said
Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of KMA. "Stay tuned for more
exciting and enabling product with the upcoming launches of Rondo and short
wheel base Sedona."
August was the best month ever for the Kia Sorento midsize SUV at 5,713
units sold. The Kia Spectra also posted a strong month with 7,665 units
sold.
Kia Motors America -- the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia
Motors Corp. in Seoul, South Korea -- offers a complete line of vehicles
through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States. For more
information visit http://www.kiamedia.com.
SOURCE Kia Motors America
announced record August sales of 25,114 units, a 5.4-percent increase over
the same period last year. Year-to-date sales for Kia totaled 198,121
units, a 2.7-percent improvement over the record-setting sales pace in
2005.
"Even with high gas prices and a tough-selling summer for the industry,
Kia has once again proven itself as a major player in the business," said
Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of KMA. "Stay tuned for more
exciting and enabling product with the upcoming launches of Rondo and short
wheel base Sedona."
August was the best month ever for the Kia Sorento midsize SUV at 5,713
units sold. The Kia Spectra also posted a strong month with 7,665 units
sold.
Kia Motors America -- the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia
Motors Corp. in Seoul, South Korea -- offers a complete line of vehicles
through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States. For more
information visit http://www.kiamedia.com.
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MONTH OF AUGUST YEAR-TO-DATE
Model 2006 2005 2006 2005
Rio 2,041 1,635 18,998 20,678
Spectra 7,665 6,754 50,944 40,295
Sportage 2,543 2,655 23,193 18,046
Optima 3,294 2,916 25,058 31,240
Sedona 3,397 3,886 36,801 39,115
Sorento 5,713 4,969 35,559 31,232
Amanti 461 1,005 7,568 12,352
Total 25,114 23,820 198,121 192,958
