September 2006 Sales Thread
10-03-06, 08:21 AM
#3
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Audi Sets a September Sales Record
* September sales totaled 8,004, up nearly 2.0%
* Audi Q7 sales strongest since introduction
* Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Dallas pace annual growth
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc.,
today reported 8,004 vehicle sales for the month of September, a 1.9
percent increase compared to the same period a year ago. Audi sales are up
4.9 percent for the year.
Sales of the all-new Audi Q7 SUV were 1,333 in September, the highest
monthly total since the launch of the vehicle. The A4 lineup had its best
month this year, recording 4,497 sales.
"The all-new Audi Q7 SUV continues to attract new consumers to the
brand," said Johan de Nysschen, Audi of America, Inc., executive vice
president. "We expect continued strong consumer interest with the
introduction of the 280 horsepower V6 engine for the Q7."
Audi sales during the third quarter totaled 22,124, one of the
strongest quarters in the brand's U.S. history. Traditionally strong in the
U.S. northeast, Audi is making inroads in key metropolitan markets such as
Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Dallas.
Audi recorded 2,039 Certified Pre-owned (CPO) sales during September.
The Audi A8 and A4 models continued strong performance, up 20 percent and
10 percent, respectively.
Audi's history in America dates to 1969, when the brand was first
introduced to the U.S. market. Today, a network of over 260 Audi dealers
currently offers a line of premium vehicles that include the Audi A3
compact; the sporty A4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high
performance S4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high-revving RS 4
sports sedan; the design-leading A6 sedan and Avant; the all-new Audi Q7
SUV; the all-aluminum Audi A8; and the new V10-powered S6 and S8
performance sedans.
* September sales totaled 8,004, up nearly 2.0%
* Audi Q7 sales strongest since introduction
* Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Dallas pace annual growth
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc.,
today reported 8,004 vehicle sales for the month of September, a 1.9
percent increase compared to the same period a year ago. Audi sales are up
4.9 percent for the year.
Sales of the all-new Audi Q7 SUV were 1,333 in September, the highest
monthly total since the launch of the vehicle. The A4 lineup had its best
month this year, recording 4,497 sales.
"The all-new Audi Q7 SUV continues to attract new consumers to the
brand," said Johan de Nysschen, Audi of America, Inc., executive vice
president. "We expect continued strong consumer interest with the
introduction of the 280 horsepower V6 engine for the Q7."
Audi sales during the third quarter totaled 22,124, one of the
strongest quarters in the brand's U.S. history. Traditionally strong in the
U.S. northeast, Audi is making inroads in key metropolitan markets such as
Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Dallas.
Audi recorded 2,039 Certified Pre-owned (CPO) sales during September.
The Audi A8 and A4 models continued strong performance, up 20 percent and
10 percent, respectively.
Audi's history in America dates to 1969, when the brand was first
introduced to the U.S. market. Today, a network of over 260 Audi dealers
currently offers a line of premium vehicles that include the Audi A3
compact; the sporty A4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high
performance S4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high-revving RS 4
sports sedan; the design-leading A6 sedan and Avant; the all-new Audi Q7
SUV; the all-aluminum Audi A8; and the new V10-powered S6 and S8
performance sedans.
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AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
SEPTEMBER 2006 SALES
Audi U.S. Sales
Yr/Yr Sep-06 Sep-05 Yr/Yr
Sep-06 Sep-05 % YTD YTD %
Actual Actual change Actual Actual change
A3 601 621 -3.2% 6,590 3,422 92.6%
A4/S4 3,787 4,169 -9.2% 28,167 27,735 1.6%
A4/S4 Cabriolet 710 613 15.8% 5,799 6,546 -11.4%
A6 1,061 1,640 -35.3% 13,305 13,300 0.0%
Q7 1,333 - - 4,010 - -
TT 74 166 -55.4% 903 2,315 -61.0%
allroad - 81 - 3 2,280 99.9%
A8 438 564 -22.3% 3,802 4,058 -6.3%
Total 8,004 7,854 1.9% 62,579 59,656 4.9%
10-03-06, 08:32 AM
#4
Super Moderator
Volkswagen Reports September Sales
03 October 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. –– Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported September sales of 20,082 units, a 7.2 percent decrease over prior year sales of 21,646.
The official introduction of the Eos during the month of September resulted in the sale of 894 units, bringing the year-to-date total to 1,348.
Year to date, Volkswagen sales are up 11.8 percent as compared to last year. Below is a breakdown of the model line for the Volkswagen brand for September 2006.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. –– Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported September sales of 20,082 units, a 7.2 percent decrease over prior year sales of 21,646.
The official introduction of the Eos during the month of September resulted in the sale of 894 units, bringing the year-to-date total to 1,348.
Year to date, Volkswagen sales are up 11.8 percent as compared to last year. Below is a breakdown of the model line for the Volkswagen brand for September 2006.
10-03-06, 08:44 AM
#6
Super Moderator
Volvo Cars Reports Consistent Sales for September
... up 2.2 percent in North America
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
reported sales for September of 9,691 units* in the United States,
representing a year-over-year increase of 1.6 percent.
For the month, the all new C70 convertible with the retractable hardtop
continued to deliver, and there were strong performances by XC70, S60 and
the new S40. Looking ahead for Volvo, the C30 made its debut in the
two-door premium-car segment at the Paris Motor Show, last week.
Volvo sales in Canada were up 3 percent for the month, with 831 units
sold. In Mexico, Volvo sales of 245 units represented a 28 percent
increase.
Overall, Volvo sales in North America (United States, including Puerto
Rico, Canada and Mexico) were 10,767 units -- up 2.2 percent for September.
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA), based in Irvine, CA, is a
subsidiary of the Volvo Car Corporation of Goteborg, 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 2007 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 versatile V70 wagon and
rugged XC70 (Cross Country); the new Volvo C70 -- the convertible with the
innovative retractable hardtop, and the all-new Volvo S80, coming the first
quarter of 2007.
SOURCE Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
reported sales for September of 9,691 units* in the United States,
representing a year-over-year increase of 1.6 percent.
For the month, the all new C70 convertible with the retractable hardtop
continued to deliver, and there were strong performances by XC70, S60 and
the new S40. Looking ahead for Volvo, the C30 made its debut in the
two-door premium-car segment at the Paris Motor Show, last week.
Volvo sales in Canada were up 3 percent for the month, with 831 units
sold. In Mexico, Volvo sales of 245 units represented a 28 percent
increase.
Overall, Volvo sales in North America (United States, including Puerto
Rico, Canada and Mexico) were 10,767 units -- up 2.2 percent for September.
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA), based in Irvine, CA, is a
subsidiary of the Volvo Car Corporation of Goteborg, 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 2007 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 versatile V70 wagon and
rugged XC70 (Cross Country); the new Volvo C70 -- the convertible with the
innovative retractable hardtop, and the all-new Volvo S80, coming the first
quarter of 2007.
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* U.S. sales include Puerto Rico
VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Retail Sales by Model 03-Oct-06
UNITED STATES
September * Year-to-Date *
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 4 n/a
All New S40 2,431 2,239 8.6% 18,759 19,556 -4.1%
V40 0 1 n/a 0 8 n/a
V50 405 557 -27.3% 3,176 4,500 -29.4%
S60 1,900 1,782 6.6% 20,407 20,091 1.6%
V70 512 569 -10.0% 4,614 5,995 -23.0%
XC70 1,380 1,150 20.0% 10,451 11,246 -7.1%
C70 0 17 -100.0% 11 1,419 -99.2%
New C70 387 n/a n/a 2,545 n/a n/a
S80 130 665 -80.5% 5,148 8,321 -38.1%
XC90 2,546 2,562 -0.6% 24,765 26,806 -7.6%
USA TOTAL 9,691 9,542 1.6% 89,876 97,946 -8.2%
CANADA
September Year-to-Date
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
All New S40 105 144 -27.1% 1,134 1,628 -30.3%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
V50 60 78 -23.1% 557 828 -32.7%
S60 127 153 -17.0% 1,728 1,755 -1.5%
V70 52 128 -59.4% 771 845 -8.8%
XC70 247 95 160.0% 1,591 1,690 -5.9%
C70 0 0 n/a 0 7 n/a
New C70 51 n/a n/a 179 n/a n/a
S80 14 41 -65.9% 244 242 0.8%
XC90 175 168 4.2% 2,024 1,986 1.9%
CANADA TOTAL 831 807 3.0% 8,228 8,981 -8.4%
MEXICO
September Year-to-Date
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 3 -100.0%
All New S40 114 66 72.7% 958 1,227 -21.9%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
V50 0 9 -100.0% 19 54 -64.8%
S60 29 33 -12.1% 295 351 -16.0%
V70 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
XC70 0 1 -100.0% 7 18 -61.1%
C70 0 0 n/a 0 6 n/a
New C70 20 n/a n/a 33 n/a n/a
S80 0 7 -100.0% 15 84 -82.1%
XC90 82 75 9.3% 690 896 -23.0%
MEXICO TOTAL 245 191 28.3% 2,017 2,639 -23.6%
NAFTA TOTAL 10,767 10,540 2.2% 100,121 109,566 -8.6%
* U.S. totals include Puerto Rico
SOURCE Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
10-03-06, 09:11 AM
#7
Super Moderator
Ford
Ford's September U.S. Sales Increased 5 Percent as Car Sales Climbed 26 Percent and Full-Size Trucks Stabilized
* Ford's September U.S. sales totaled 238,848, up 5 percent compared with a
year ago.
* Car sales totaled 92,111, up 26 percent as demand for Ford Fusion,
Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ and Mustang remain strong.
* Truck sales totaled 146,737, down 5 percent, but F-Series, Explorer and
Expedition post higher sales, reversing recent trends.
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company's
(NYSE: F) dealers delivered 238,848 vehicles to U.S. customers in
September, up 5 percent compared with a year ago. Car sales were up 26
percent as demand for the company's new mid-size cars (Ford Fusion, Mercury
Milan, and Lincoln MKZ) and the legendary Ford Mustang remained strong.
Truck sales were down 5 percent, but full-size pickup trucks and SUVs
showed signs of stabilizing as the Ford F-Series, Explorer, and Expedition
all posted higher sales compared with a year ago.
"We're pleased by the continued strong demand for our cars and the
solid performance posted by the F-Series truck and Explorer and Expedition
SUVs," said Al Giombetti, president, Ford and Lincoln Mercury sales and
marketing. "The all-new Expedition and Navigator are on their way to
dealers and production of the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover utilities
starts soon."
The Fusion, Milan, and MKZ had a strong month in September despite
limited availability resulting from the 2007 model changeover and a record
sales month in August. Combined sales for the company's new mid-size sedans
totaled 16,208. The 2007 models feature standard side air bags and
available all- wheel drive. The Lincoln MKZ is equipped with a new 3.5
liter V-6 engine.
Mustang posted its highest September sales in two decades as sales
climbed 31 percent. Total sales of 14,341 included nearly 800 Shelby GT
500s.
Although truck sales were down 5 percent for the month, the company's
full-size trucks and SUVs reversed recent sales trends. Ford's F-Series,
America's best-selling truck, was up 2 percent and posted its third highest
sales month of the year (70,822). The next generation Super Duty F-Series
was unveiled at the State Fair of Texas on September 27 and will be in
production early next year.
Ford's Explorer and Expedition also posted higher sales in September.
Explorer sales were up 22 percent and Expedition sales rose 8 percent.
Mercury's Mountaineer and Mariner also were higher than a year ago.
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
* Ford's September U.S. sales totaled 238,848, up 5 percent compared with a
year ago.
* Car sales totaled 92,111, up 26 percent as demand for Ford Fusion,
Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ and Mustang remain strong.
* Truck sales totaled 146,737, down 5 percent, but F-Series, Explorer and
Expedition post higher sales, reversing recent trends.
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company's
(NYSE: F) dealers delivered 238,848 vehicles to U.S. customers in
September, up 5 percent compared with a year ago. Car sales were up 26
percent as demand for the company's new mid-size cars (Ford Fusion, Mercury
Milan, and Lincoln MKZ) and the legendary Ford Mustang remained strong.
Truck sales were down 5 percent, but full-size pickup trucks and SUVs
showed signs of stabilizing as the Ford F-Series, Explorer, and Expedition
all posted higher sales compared with a year ago.
"We're pleased by the continued strong demand for our cars and the
solid performance posted by the F-Series truck and Explorer and Expedition
SUVs," said Al Giombetti, president, Ford and Lincoln Mercury sales and
marketing. "The all-new Expedition and Navigator are on their way to
dealers and production of the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover utilities
starts soon."
The Fusion, Milan, and MKZ had a strong month in September despite
limited availability resulting from the 2007 model changeover and a record
sales month in August. Combined sales for the company's new mid-size sedans
totaled 16,208. The 2007 models feature standard side air bags and
available all- wheel drive. The Lincoln MKZ is equipped with a new 3.5
liter V-6 engine.
Mustang posted its highest September sales in two decades as sales
climbed 31 percent. Total sales of 14,341 included nearly 800 Shelby GT
500s.
Although truck sales were down 5 percent for the month, the company's
full-size trucks and SUVs reversed recent sales trends. Ford's F-Series,
America's best-selling truck, was up 2 percent and posted its third highest
sales month of the year (70,822). The next generation Super Duty F-Series
was unveiled at the State Fair of Texas on September 27 and will be in
production early next year.
Ford's Explorer and Expedition also posted higher sales in September.
Explorer sales were up 22 percent and Expedition sales rose 8 percent.
Mercury's Mountaineer and Mariner also were higher than a year ago.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY SEPTEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
September Month % September CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Sales By Brand
Ford 204,070 190,012 7.4 1,911,193 2,090,838 -8.6
Mercury 13,117 13,385 -2.0 146,418 161,205 -9.2
Lincoln 7,362 9,686 -24.0 89,494 93,700 -4.5
Jaguar 1,158 2,135 -45.8 16,508 24,284 -32.0
Volvo 9,672 9,514 1.7 89,669 97,760 -8.3
Land Rover 3,469 3,425 1.3 33,527 30,930 8.4
Total Ford
Motor Company 238,848 228,157 4.7 2,286,809 2,498,717 -8.5
Memo: Cars and Trucks
Cars 92,111 72,990 26.2 879,241 829,029 6.1
Trucks 146,737 155,167 -5.4 1,407,568 1,669,688 -15.7
Total Ford
Motor Company 238,848 228,157 4.7 2,286,809 2,498,717 -8.5
FORD BRAND SEPTEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
September Month % September CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Crown Victoria 4,150 4,161 -0.3 50,792 52,858 -3.9
Five Hundred 6,054 9,094 -33.4 68,082 84,240 -19.2
Taurus 22,811 13,897 64.1 147,996 161,667 -8.5
Fusion 10,917 0 NA 111,086 0 NA
Focus 14,160 11,712 20.9 140,830 155,072 -9.2
Mustang 14,341 10,976 30.7 133,269 128,485 3.7
Thunderbird 0 478 -100.0 469 8,617 -94.6
GT 133 176 -24.4 1,498 772 94.0
Total Ford Cars 72,566 50,494 43.7 654,022 591,711 10.5
Freestyle 3,801 7,146 -46.8 49,275 59,648 -17.4
Escape 10,095 12,052 -16.2 123,063 132,234 -6.9
Explorer 15,701 12,879 21.9 143,270 196,878 -27.2
Expedition 6,374 5,906 7.9 60,206 91,778 -34.4
Excursion 0 1,740 -100.0 965 13,583 -92.9
Freestar 2,576 3,948 -34.8 44,829 64,060 -30.0
Econoline/Club Wagon 13,562 14,862 -8.7 133,391 135,801 -1.8
Ranger 7,057 10,105 -30.2 72,179 99,907 -27.8
F-Series 70,822 69,643 1.7 616,785 694,690 -11.2
Low Cab Forward 332 131 153.4 2,805 291 863.9
Heavy Trucks 1,184 1,106 7.1 10,403 10,257 1.4
Total Ford Trucks 131,504 139,518 -5.7 1,257,171 1,499,127 -16.1
Total Ford Brand 204,070 190,012 7.4 1,911,193 2,090,838 -8.6
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND SEPTEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
September Month % September CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Grand Marquis 2,776 4,019 -30.9 46,159 56,503 -18.3
Montego 1,907 2,792 -31.7 18,151 21,230 -14.5
Sable 0 1,888 -100.0 0 21,849 -100.0
Milan 3,226 0 NA 28,334 0 NA
Total Mercury Cars 7,909 8,699 -9.1 92,644 99,582 -7.0
Town Car 2,220 4,635 -52.1 29,209 37,008 -21.1
LS 446 1,222 -63.5 8,368 16,697 -49.9
MKZ 2,065 0 NA 24,003 0 NA
Total Lincoln Cars 4,731 5,857 -19.2 61,580 53,705 14.7
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 12,640 14,556 -13.2 154,224 153,287 0.6
Mariner 2,602 2,038 27.7 26,454 27,991 -5.5
Mountaineer 2,136 1,771 20.6 23,539 26,611 -11.5
Monterey 470 877 -46.4 3,781 7,021 -46.1
Total Mercury Trucks 5,208 4,686 11.1 53,774 61,623 -12.7
Navigator 1,428 1,559 -8.4 16,481 20,283 -18.7
Aviator 0 1,407 -100.0 1,711 13,785 -87.6
Mark LT 1,203 863 39.4 9,722 5,927 64.0
Total Lincoln Trucks 2,631 3,829 -31.3 27,914 39,995 -30.2
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 7,839 8,515 -7.9 81,688 101,618 -19.6
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 20,479 23,071 -11.2 235,912 254,905 -7.5
Total Lincoln Brand 7,362 9,686 -24.0 89,494 93,700 -4.5
Total Mercury Brand 13,117 13,385 -2.0 146,418 161,205 -9.2
JAGUAR BRAND SEPTEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
September Month % September CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
XJ 33 827 -96.0 3,781 6,433 -41.2
S-TYPE 402 567 -29.1 5,021 6,911 -27.3
X-TYPE 412 603 -31.7 4,352 9,004 -51.7
XK 311 138 125.4 3,354 1,936 73.2
Total Jaguar 1,158 2,135 -45.8 16,508 24,284 -32.0
VOLVO BRAND SEPTEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
September Month % September CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
S40 2,417 2,218 9.0 18,627 19,458 -4.3
V50 405 554 -26.9 3,165 4,490 -29.5
V40 0 1 NA 0 8 NA
S60 1,898 1,782 6.5 20,386 20,067 1.6
V70 512 568 -9.9 4,613 5,992 -23.0
XC70 1,380 1,149 20.1 10,448 11,241 -7.1
C70 385 17 2,164.7 2,552 1,419 79.8
S80 130 665 -80.5 5,144 8,313 -38.1
XC90 2,545 2,560 -0.6 24,734 26,772 -7.6
Total Volvo 9,672 9,514 1.7 89,669 97,760 -8.3
LAND ROVER BRAND SEPTEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
September Month % September CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Range Rover 909 985 -7.7 8,421 9,370 -10.1
Range Rover Sport 1,381 1,106 24.9 12,640 4,656 171.5
LR3 1,175 1,192 -1.4 12,425 14,272 -12.9
Discovery 0 4 -100.0 1 807 -99.9
Freelander 4 138 -97.1 40 1,825 -97.8
Total Land Rover 3,469 3,425 1.3 33,527 30,930 8.4
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10-03-06, 09:34 AM
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Super Moderator
Mitsubishi Motors Sales Soar in September
CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North
America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported September sales of 10,287 units, an
increase of 13.6% over last September's total of 9,054.
MMNA's sales have shown consistent growth over the past six months, the
first six months of the business year. Sales for the April-September period
are up 4.5% over the same period in 2005. July-September period sales were
also up 4.5% over the same quarter in 2005.
September marked the seventh consecutive month that Mitsubishi U.S.
sales topped the 10,000 mark and the third consecutive month of
year-over-year increases.
MMNA President & CEO Hiroshi Harunari said, "Sales increases
month-after-month are a true indicator that customers are confident in the
quality of our products and their styling, performance, and value. We
expect our sales to accelerate further with the introduction of our all-new
fuel-efficient Outlander crossover SUV in November."
September sales highlights:
* Eclipse continues to be the volume leader at 2,485, up 42.0% calendar
year-to-date.
* Lancer closed at 2,169 units in September, up 50.1% from last
September's volume.
* Eclipse Spyder September sales were 607 units, up 209.7% from last
year's volume.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported September sales of 10,287 units, an
increase of 13.6% over last September's total of 9,054.
MMNA's sales have shown consistent growth over the past six months, the
first six months of the business year. Sales for the April-September period
are up 4.5% over the same period in 2005. July-September period sales were
also up 4.5% over the same quarter in 2005.
September marked the seventh consecutive month that Mitsubishi U.S.
sales topped the 10,000 mark and the third consecutive month of
year-over-year increases.
MMNA President & CEO Hiroshi Harunari said, "Sales increases
month-after-month are a true indicator that customers are confident in the
quality of our products and their styling, performance, and value. We
expect our sales to accelerate further with the introduction of our all-new
fuel-efficient Outlander crossover SUV in November."
September sales highlights:
* Eclipse continues to be the volume leader at 2,485, up 42.0% calendar
year-to-date.
* Lancer closed at 2,169 units in September, up 50.1% from last
September's volume.
* Eclipse Spyder September sales were 607 units, up 209.7% from last
year's volume.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
10-03-06, 09:46 AM
#10
Super Moderator
PORSCHE Reports September 2006 Results
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced that sales for the month of September in the U.S. were up 3 percent over the same month in 2005. Year-to-date, September's results helped the Porsche brand continue to outpace last year's record-setting figure.
For September 2006, Porsche reported new-car sales in the U.S. of 2,211, 3 percent ahead of 2005’s figure for September of 2,144. So far in 2006, Porsche is continuing its pace for a record calendar year recording a nine month total of 26,411, which is 11 percent ahead of 2005’s year-to-date total of 23,819.
Porsche 911 model lineup has helped drive Porsche’s sales in the U.S. all year. In September, sales of the 911 were up 11 percent from the same time last year with totals of 730 versus 659 in September of 2005. For the year, 911 sales are 9,162 so far in 2006, which is 25 percent ahead of the same period last year. The Boxster/Cayman series, which enjoyed combined sales of 733 for the month and a 59 percent increase over the same month a year prior, has recorded a year-to-date total of 9,111, an increase of 42 percent compared with the same period last year.
In addition, dealers sold 541 Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicles compared to 413 for the same period last year.
For September 2006, Porsche reported new-car sales in the U.S. of 2,211, 3 percent ahead of 2005’s figure for September of 2,144. So far in 2006, Porsche is continuing its pace for a record calendar year recording a nine month total of 26,411, which is 11 percent ahead of 2005’s year-to-date total of 23,819.
Porsche 911 model lineup has helped drive Porsche’s sales in the U.S. all year. In September, sales of the 911 were up 11 percent from the same time last year with totals of 730 versus 659 in September of 2005. For the year, 911 sales are 9,162 so far in 2006, which is 25 percent ahead of the same period last year. The Boxster/Cayman series, which enjoyed combined sales of 733 for the month and a 59 percent increase over the same month a year prior, has recorded a year-to-date total of 9,111, an increase of 42 percent compared with the same period last year.
In addition, dealers sold 541 Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicles compared to 413 for the same period last year.
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Model Month to Date Year to Date
Current Year Prior Year Current Year Prior Year
Boxster 174 278 2408 3659
Boxster S 78 183 1321 2767
Cayman 187 0 558 0
Cayman S 294 0 4824 0
ALL BOXSTER/CAYMAN 733 461 9111 6426
911 Carrera Coupe 88 109 895 1652
911 Carrera S 163 188 1660 1648
Carrera Cabriolet 73 168 1088 1255
Carrera S Cabriolet 148 175 1810 1286
Carrera 4 Coupe 22 0 409 0
Turbo Coupe 43 0 623 0
Carrera 4S Coupe 58 0 815 0
Carrera 4 Cabriolet 35 0 571 0
Carrera C4S Cabriolet 99 0 1277 0
All Carrera models (993) 0 0 0 1
All Carrera models (996) 1 19 14 1476
ALL 911 730 659 9162 7318
Cayenne Tiptronic 286 396 3113 3933
Cayenne 0 7 48 57
Cayenne S 157 440 3263 4128
Cayenne Turbo 18 154 442 1692
Cayenne Turbo S 83 0 653 0
Cayenne Titanium 203 0 541 0
ALL CAYENNE 747 997 8060 9810
CARRERA GT 1 27 78 265
GRAND TOTALS 2211 2144 26411 23819
Certified Pre-Owned 541 413 4677 4176
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10-03-06, 09:54 AM
#11
Super Moderator
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Best September Sales Ever
Mercedes-Benz Sales Up 13.1 Percent for the Year
MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today
reported its highest September on record with sales of 19,873 new vehicles,
an increase of 13.2 percent over last September. This brings MBUSA's
year-to-date sales to 176,641, a 13.1 percent increase over the same period
in 2005.
Sales volume for the month was led by the C-Class with 4,238 units and
the E-Class with 4,112 units. Highlights for the month include an increase
in sales of the flagship S-Class which rose by 126.4 percent over September
2005 (2,357 v. 1,041 units) and a 10 percent jump in sales of the CLS-Class
four- door coupe (943 v. 857 units). In addition, sales of Mercedes-Benz
sedans posted year-to-date sales of 91,244, representing a seven percent
increase over year-to-date sales in 2005 of 85,278.
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 84.5 percent increase over last September
and an 86.6 percent increase over year-to-date 2005 (47,354 v. 25,372).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program,
MBUSA sold 4,305 vehicles in September, an increase of 30.7 percent over
September 2005, bringing the year-to-date total to 35,787 units, a 5.5
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.
MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today
reported its highest September on record with sales of 19,873 new vehicles,
an increase of 13.2 percent over last September. This brings MBUSA's
year-to-date sales to 176,641, a 13.1 percent increase over the same period
in 2005.
Sales volume for the month was led by the C-Class with 4,238 units and
the E-Class with 4,112 units. Highlights for the month include an increase
in sales of the flagship S-Class which rose by 126.4 percent over September
2005 (2,357 v. 1,041 units) and a 10 percent jump in sales of the CLS-Class
four- door coupe (943 v. 857 units). In addition, sales of Mercedes-Benz
sedans posted year-to-date sales of 91,244, representing a seven percent
increase over year-to-date sales in 2005 of 85,278.
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 84.5 percent increase over last September
and an 86.6 percent increase over year-to-date 2005 (47,354 v. 25,372).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program,
MBUSA sold 4,305 vehicles in September, an increase of 30.7 percent over
September 2005, bringing the year-to-date total to 35,787 units, a 5.5
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.
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Model Sept '06 Sept '05 Monthly % YTD 2006 YTD 2005 Yearly %
C-CLASS 4,238 5,050 -16.1% 36,771 41,369 -11.1%
E-CLASS 4,112 4,544 -9.5% 33,266 35,495 -6.3%
S-CLASS 2,357 1,041 126.4% 22,601 11,321 99.6%
CL-CLASS 41 87 -52.9% 476 919 -48.2%
SL-CLASS 557 755 -26.2% 6,913 7,449 -7.2%
CLK-CLASS 963 1,121 -14.1% 12,481 14,158 -11.8%
SLK-CLASS 702 867 -19.0% 8,623 8,514 1.3%
CLS-CLASS 943 857 10.0% 8,156 11,647 -30.0%
R-CLASS 1,276 386 230.6% 14,131 386 3560.9%
M-CLASS 2,706 2,727 -0.8% 21,790 23,998 -9.2%
GL-CLASS 1,937 n/a n/a 10,939 n/a n/a
G-CLASS 41 117 -65.0% 494 988 -50.0%
GRAND TOTAL 19,873 17,552 13.2% 176,641 156,244 13.1%
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA
10-03-06, 10:02 AM
#12
Super Moderator
SUZUKI: 2006 Sets New September Record
BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced record sales of 7,940 units in September – an increase of 11 percent over September 2005. September 2006 sales also set a new monthly record for the company. Year-to-date sales total 81,328 units, up 28 percent over the previous year. Suzuki’s monthly sales increases continue the company’s recent sales momentum which included record sales of 82,101 in 2005 – the best sales year in American Suzuki’s 21-year history.
ASMC’s September increase was led by the sales of its Grand Vitara, which sold 2,177 units, an impressive 133 percent increase over last year’s numbers. The top-selling Forenza family of vehicles also contributed to Suzuki’s impressive month, with 4,281 units sold in September.
“American Suzuki is on track to set a new sales record in 2006,” said Koichi Suzuki, president of American Suzuki’s Automotive Operations. “The success of the Grand Vitara and the Forenza models, combined with the sales start up of the SX4 X-over with standard all-wheel drive and the scheduled launch of the 2007 Suzuki XL7 SUV in November puts American Suzuki in position for a successful sales year,” he added.
Suzuki’s expanding product line in the United States includes the all-new 2007 SX4, the media-acclaimed Grand Vitara, the popular Forenza sedan and Forenza Wagon, the five-door Reno, the Aerio and Aerio SX, the Verona and the Suzuki XL-7, one of the most affordable seven-passenger SUVs sold in the United States.
ASMC’s September increase was led by the sales of its Grand Vitara, which sold 2,177 units, an impressive 133 percent increase over last year’s numbers. The top-selling Forenza family of vehicles also contributed to Suzuki’s impressive month, with 4,281 units sold in September.
“American Suzuki is on track to set a new sales record in 2006,” said Koichi Suzuki, president of American Suzuki’s Automotive Operations. “The success of the Grand Vitara and the Forenza models, combined with the sales start up of the SX4 X-over with standard all-wheel drive and the scheduled launch of the 2007 Suzuki XL7 SUV in November puts American Suzuki in position for a successful sales year,” he added.
Suzuki’s expanding product line in the United States includes the all-new 2007 SX4, the media-acclaimed Grand Vitara, the popular Forenza sedan and Forenza Wagon, the five-door Reno, the Aerio and Aerio SX, the Verona and the Suzuki XL-7, one of the most affordable seven-passenger SUVs sold in the United States.
10-03-06, 10:18 AM
#13
Super Moderator
MAZDA Announces September Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations
today released the following sales figures for September 2006:
today released the following sales figures for September 2006:
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Mazda North American Operations - September 2006
Month-To-Date Year-To-Date
September September % September September %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Mazda3 6,725 8,435 (20.3)% 74,681 75,570 (1.2)%
Mazda5 1,192 411 190.0% 13,537 2,929 362.2%
Mazda6 3,822 4,307 (11.3)% 52,542 57,463 (8.6)%
MX-5 Miata 1,300 1,148 13.2% 13,858 5,929 133.7%
RX-8 776 949 (18.2)% 7,540 11,592 (35.0)%
Protege -- (2) N/A 1 (1) (200.0)%
626 -- -- N/A -- 2 N/A
CX-7 3,800 -- N/A 10,978 -- N/A
Tribute 1,723 1,812 (4.9)% 22,816 30,211 (24.5)%
B-Series Truck 286 480 (40.4)% 3,402 4,731 (28.1)%
MPV 637 2,378 (73.2)% 9,884 13,435 (26.4)%
Total Vehicles
CARS 13,815 15,248 (9.4)% 162,159 153,484 5.7%
TRUCKS 6,446 4,670 38.0% 47,080 48,377 (2.7)%
TOTAL 20,261 19,918 1.7% 209,239 201,861 3.7%
MEMO:
IMPORT CAR 9,993 10,941 (8.7)% 109,617 96,019 14.2%
IMPORT TRUCK 4,437 2,378 86.6% 20,862 13,435 55.3%
IMPORT TOTAL 14,430 13,319 8.3% 130,479 109,454 19.2%
DOMESTIC CAR 3,822 4,307 (11.3)% 52,542 57,465 (8.6)%
DOMESTIC TRUCK 2,009 2,292 (12.3)% 26,218 34,942 (25.0)%
DOMESTIC TOTALS 5,831 6,599 (11.6)% 78,760 92,407 (14.8)%
Note: Protege and 626 are discontinued vehicles.
SOURCE Mazda North American Operations
10-03-06, 10:25 AM
#14
Super Moderator
Nissan North America Announces September Sales [Oct. 3, 06]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 3, 2006) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reports sales of 88,340 units in September, which is a decrease of 9.2 percent from the prior year. The Nissan Division sales decreased by 9.1 percent over last year. The Infiniti Division posted a sales decline of 9.8 percent versus the prior year.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
· September sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 77,962 units decreased 9.1 percent on a daily sales rate basis when compared to last year with 82,478 units sold.
· The Murano had its best ever September with sales of 6,093 units.
· The new Versa subcompact continues to experience a solid start, with sales of 4,729 units.
· Nissan’s Pathfinder and Armada SUVs saw strong sales in September, with year-over-year monthly increases of 15.1 percent for Pathfinder and 11.4 percent for Armada.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
· Sales for Infiniti were down 9.8 percent, with 10,378 units sold, as compared with last September’s 11,062 units.
· The FX luxury crossover vehicle posted sales of 2,364 units in September, a sales gain of 17.3 percent over the prior year.
NNA INFORMATION
· Combined September sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 88,340 units, a 9.2 percent decrease when compared to last year with 93,540 units.
· The coming month marks start of sales for the all-new 2007 Sentra, while the new Altima and Infiniti G35 sport sedan will be on sale in November.
In North America, NNA’s operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on NNA and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissannews.com or by contacting the corporate media line at 615-725-5631.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
· September sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 77,962 units decreased 9.1 percent on a daily sales rate basis when compared to last year with 82,478 units sold.
· The Murano had its best ever September with sales of 6,093 units.
· The new Versa subcompact continues to experience a solid start, with sales of 4,729 units.
· Nissan’s Pathfinder and Armada SUVs saw strong sales in September, with year-over-year monthly increases of 15.1 percent for Pathfinder and 11.4 percent for Armada.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
· Sales for Infiniti were down 9.8 percent, with 10,378 units sold, as compared with last September’s 11,062 units.
· The FX luxury crossover vehicle posted sales of 2,364 units in September, a sales gain of 17.3 percent over the prior year.
NNA INFORMATION
· Combined September sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 88,340 units, a 9.2 percent decrease when compared to last year with 93,540 units.
· The coming month marks start of sales for the all-new 2007 Sentra, while the new Altima and Infiniti G35 sport sedan will be on sale in November.
In North America, NNA’s operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on NNA and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissannews.com or by contacting the corporate media line at 615-725-5631.
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NISSAN DIVISION SALES
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September September Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
DSR
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2006 2005 % Change 2006 2005 % Change
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Nissan
Division
Total 77,962 82,478 -9.1 688,118 732,706 -6.5
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Versa 4,729 n/a n/a 11,517 n/a n/a
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Sentra 9,847 11,172 -15.3 94,230 95,937 -2.2
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Altima 19,752 26,442 -28.2 174,661 205,145 -15.2
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Maxima 6,781 8,645 -24.6 55,390 59,054 -6.6
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350Z 1,675 1,963 -18.0 20,973 21,325 -2.1
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Total Car 42,784 48,223 -14.7 356,771 381,462 -6.9
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Frontier 6,589 6,535 -3.1 61,900 55,418 11.2
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Xterra 4,865 5,090 -8.1 46,461 51,099 -9.5
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Pathfinder 6,091 5,088 15.1 55,540 57,801 -4.3
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Murano 6,093 5,306 10.4 62,490 55,880 11.3
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Quest 2,619 2,762 -8.8 24,903 33,648 -26.3
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Armada 2,848 2,459 11.4 23,802 29,793 -20.5
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Titan 6,073 7,015 -16.8 56,251 67,605 -17.2
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Total Truck 35,178 34,255 -1.3 331,347 351,244 -6.1
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North
American
Produced 70,194 75,189 -10.2 604,652 654,326 -8.0
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Car 41,109 46,259 -14.6 335,798 360,136 -7.2
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Truck 29,085 28,930 -3.3 268,854 294,190 -9.0
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Import 7,768 7,289 2.5 83,466 78,380 6.0
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Car 1,675 1,964 -18.0 20,973 21,326 -2.1
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Truck 6,093 5,325 10.0 62,493 57,054 9.1
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INFINITI DIVISION SALES
======================================================================
September September Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
DSR
---------------------------------------------------------
2006 2005 % Change 2006 2005 % Change
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Infiniti
Division
Total 10,378 11,062 -9.8 88,246 103,220 -14.9
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I35 1 6 -84.0 2 1,039 -99.8
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G35 Sedan 3,220 3,479 -11.0 26,802 32,530 -18.0
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G35 Coupe 1,940 1,993 -6.4 16,740 20,283 -17.8
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M 1,933 2,351 -20.9 19,474 17,235 12.5
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Q45 20 82 -76.5 362 948 -62.0
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QX56 900 1,213 -28.7 8,545 10,803 -21.2
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FX 2,364 1,938 17.3 16,317 20,379 -20.3
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Total Car 7,114 7,911 -13.5 63,381 72,035 -12.4
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Total Truck 3,264 3,151 -0.4 24,865 31,185 -20.6
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COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES
======================================================================
September September Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
DSR
---------------------------------------------------------
2006 2005 % Change 2006 2005 % Change
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TOTAL VEHICLE 88,340 93,540 -9.2 776,364 835,926 -7.5
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Total Car 49,898 56,134 -14.5 420,152 453,497 -7.8
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Total Truck 38,442 37,406 -1.2 356,212 382,429 -7.3
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Selling Days 26 25 230 229
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Note: All numbers include Hawaii.
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10-03-06, 10:37 AM
#15
Super Moderator
SUBARU of America Reports September Sales
- Subaru Impreza sales up 36%; total Subaru Sales up 3% year-to-date -
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc.
September sales totaled 16,128 units. This total brings Subaru sales
year-to-date up 3 percent from the previous year.
Subaru sold 1,449 units of the Tribeca mid-size SUV during the month of
September. The company also posted 6,448 units of Legacy vehicles for the
month, with Subaru Outback posting 4,330 units of that model line total.
Subaru Forester recorded 3,806 units, while Baja posted 631 units, up 13
percent, for the month. Subaru Impreza continues to post tremendous sales
with a gain of 36 percent over the previous September, totaling 3,794
units.
For a complete sales chart and additional information about Subaru of
America, Inc. and Subaru vehicles, visit our media website at
http://www.media.subaru.com.
SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc.
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc.
September sales totaled 16,128 units. This total brings Subaru sales
year-to-date up 3 percent from the previous year.
Subaru sold 1,449 units of the Tribeca mid-size SUV during the month of
September. The company also posted 6,448 units of Legacy vehicles for the
month, with Subaru Outback posting 4,330 units of that model line total.
Subaru Forester recorded 3,806 units, while Baja posted 631 units, up 13
percent, for the month. Subaru Impreza continues to post tremendous sales
with a gain of 36 percent over the previous September, totaling 3,794
units.
For a complete sales chart and additional information about Subaru of
America, Inc. and Subaru vehicles, visit our media website at
http://www.media.subaru.com.
SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc.