December 2007 Sales
01-03-08, 08:49 AM
#16
Super Moderator
01-03-08, 10:27 AM
#17
Super Moderator
Lexus/Toyota
Toyota Reports 2007 and December Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- With 12 consecutive years of
record-breaking sales, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today
reported best-ever year-end sales of 2,620,825 vehicles, up 2.7 percent
over 2006.
"Great products and value drive a volatile market and put the consumer
in the driver's seat," said TMS President Jim Lentz. "Toyota, Lexus and
Scion deliver on both."
Toyota Division recorded best-ever year-end sales of 2,291,648
vehicles, up 2.9 percent over the prior year. Lexus retained its position
as the best-selling luxury brand in America for the eighth consecutive
year, selling a best-ever total of 329,177 units in 2007, up 1.8 percent
over 2006. With overall sales of 130,181, the Scion line of vehicles
contributed to the record sales year.
TMS reported December sales results of 224,399, a decrease of 1.7
percent from the same period last year.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division reported December sales of 189,844 units. Toyota
Division passenger cars recorded December sales of 101,741 units, with
best-ever year-end sales of 1,313,651 units, up 2.7 percent over last year.
For the year, passenger-car sales were led by Camry, which posted annual
sales of 473,108, an increase of 5.2 percent. Corolla posted year-end sales
of 371,390. The Yaris subcompact reported year-end sales totaling 84,799,
up 20.2 percent over 2006 sales. Prius gas-electric hybrid mid-size sedan
reported sales of 14,212 units for a best-ever December and best-ever
year-end sales of 181,221 units, up 68.9 percent over 2006.
Toyota Division light trucks reported December sales of 88,103 units,
with best-ever year-end sales of 977,997, an increase of 3.2 percent over
2006. Light truck sales were led by the all-new Tundra with best-ever
year-end sales of 196,555, up 57.4 percent over the prior year. RAV4
compact sport utility vehicle reported best-ever year-end sales of 172,752,
up 13.2 percent over last year.
Scion reported December sales of 8,944 units. The Scion xB urban
utility vehicle recorded December sales of 3,785 units with year-end sales
totaling 45,834. The tC sports coupe reported December sales of 3,507 units
with year-end sales reaching 63,852 units.
Lexus Division
Lexus reported December sales of 34,555 units, down 7.2 percent from
the year-ago month. Lexus passenger cars reported December sales of 19,840
units and achieved best-ever year-end results of 200,334 units, up 9.1
percent over 2006.
Lexus passenger car sales were led by the ES 350 luxury sedan with
December sales of 8,005 units and best-ever year-end sales of 82,867, an
increase of 8.7 percent over 2006. The IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport
sedans recorded combined best-ever December sales of 5,651 units and
combined best-ever year-end sales of 54,993 units, an increase of 0.9
percent. The LS 460/460 L and new LS 600h L luxury sedans reported combined
December sales of 3,257 and year-end sales of 35,226 units, an increase of
79.6 percent over 2006.
Lexus Division light trucks reported December sales of 14,715 units and
year-end sales of 128,843 units. The RX 350 and RX 400h enjoyed combined
December sales of 11,835 units and year-end sales of 103,340 units,
exceeding 100,000 units for the fourth consecutive year. The RX 400h luxury
hybrid SUV reported sales of 17,291 units for the year.
TMS Hybrids
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 277,750 units, up 44
percent from 2006. In December, TMS posted sales of 24,269 hybrid vehicles,
up 36 percent over last December. Toyota Division posted December sales of
21,972 hybrids and year-end sales of 257,765 units, up 51 percent over
2006. Lexus Division posted sales of 2,297 hybrids for the month and 19,985
units for the year.
There were 307 selling days in 2007, as compared to 306 selling days in
2006. There were 26 selling days this sales month and last December.
SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- With 12 consecutive years of
record-breaking sales, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today
reported best-ever year-end sales of 2,620,825 vehicles, up 2.7 percent
over 2006.
"Great products and value drive a volatile market and put the consumer
in the driver's seat," said TMS President Jim Lentz. "Toyota, Lexus and
Scion deliver on both."
Toyota Division recorded best-ever year-end sales of 2,291,648
vehicles, up 2.9 percent over the prior year. Lexus retained its position
as the best-selling luxury brand in America for the eighth consecutive
year, selling a best-ever total of 329,177 units in 2007, up 1.8 percent
over 2006. With overall sales of 130,181, the Scion line of vehicles
contributed to the record sales year.
TMS reported December sales results of 224,399, a decrease of 1.7
percent from the same period last year.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division reported December sales of 189,844 units. Toyota
Division passenger cars recorded December sales of 101,741 units, with
best-ever year-end sales of 1,313,651 units, up 2.7 percent over last year.
For the year, passenger-car sales were led by Camry, which posted annual
sales of 473,108, an increase of 5.2 percent. Corolla posted year-end sales
of 371,390. The Yaris subcompact reported year-end sales totaling 84,799,
up 20.2 percent over 2006 sales. Prius gas-electric hybrid mid-size sedan
reported sales of 14,212 units for a best-ever December and best-ever
year-end sales of 181,221 units, up 68.9 percent over 2006.
Toyota Division light trucks reported December sales of 88,103 units,
with best-ever year-end sales of 977,997, an increase of 3.2 percent over
2006. Light truck sales were led by the all-new Tundra with best-ever
year-end sales of 196,555, up 57.4 percent over the prior year. RAV4
compact sport utility vehicle reported best-ever year-end sales of 172,752,
up 13.2 percent over last year.
Scion reported December sales of 8,944 units. The Scion xB urban
utility vehicle recorded December sales of 3,785 units with year-end sales
totaling 45,834. The tC sports coupe reported December sales of 3,507 units
with year-end sales reaching 63,852 units.
Lexus Division
Lexus reported December sales of 34,555 units, down 7.2 percent from
the year-ago month. Lexus passenger cars reported December sales of 19,840
units and achieved best-ever year-end results of 200,334 units, up 9.1
percent over 2006.
Lexus passenger car sales were led by the ES 350 luxury sedan with
December sales of 8,005 units and best-ever year-end sales of 82,867, an
increase of 8.7 percent over 2006. The IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport
sedans recorded combined best-ever December sales of 5,651 units and
combined best-ever year-end sales of 54,993 units, an increase of 0.9
percent. The LS 460/460 L and new LS 600h L luxury sedans reported combined
December sales of 3,257 and year-end sales of 35,226 units, an increase of
79.6 percent over 2006.
Lexus Division light trucks reported December sales of 14,715 units and
year-end sales of 128,843 units. The RX 350 and RX 400h enjoyed combined
December sales of 11,835 units and year-end sales of 103,340 units,
exceeding 100,000 units for the fourth consecutive year. The RX 400h luxury
hybrid SUV reported sales of 17,291 units for the year.
TMS Hybrids
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 277,750 units, up 44
percent from 2006. In December, TMS posted sales of 24,269 hybrid vehicles,
up 36 percent over last December. Toyota Division posted December sales of
21,972 hybrids and year-end sales of 257,765 units, up 51 percent over
2006. Lexus Division posted sales of 2,297 hybrids for the month and 19,985
units for the year.
There were 307 selling days in 2007, as compared to 306 selling days in
2006. There were 26 selling days this sales month and last December.
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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
December, 2007
-- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2007 2006 CHG 2007 2006 CHG
YARIS 5,477 6,226 -12.0 84,799 70,308 20.2
COROLLA 28,582 29,378 -2.7 371,390 387,388 -4.4
CAMRY 38,831 39,539 -1.8 473,108 448,445 5.2
AVALON 5,694 7,955 -28.4 72,945 88,938 -18.2
PRIUS 14,212 9,291 53.0 181,221 106,971 68.9
SCION xA 14 2,000 -99.3 9,547 32,603 -70.8
SCION xB 3,785 3,330 13.7 45,834 61,306 -25.5
SCION tC 3,507 4,996 -29.8 63,852 79,125 -19.6
SCION xD 1,638 - - 10,948 - -
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
PASS. CAR 101,741 102,717 -1.0 1,313,651 1,275,119 2.7
ES 350 8,005 8,736 -8.4 82,867 75,987 8.7
LS 460/600h L 3,257 3,865 -15.7 35,226 19,546 79.6
SC 430 348 486 -28.4 3,927 5,847 -33.1
GS 350 2,254 1,989 13.3 21,314 23,665 -10.2
GS 460/450h 325 299 8.7 2,067 3,725 -44.7
IS 250/350 5,651 5,538 2.0 54,933 54,267 0.9
TOTAL LEXUS PASS.
CAR 19,840 20,913 -5.1 200,334 183,037 9.1
TOTAL TOYOTA PASS.
CAR 121,581 123,630 -1.7 1,513,985 1,458,156 3.5
SIENNA 12,350 16,090 -23.2 138,162 163,269 -15.7
RAV4 13,816 13,784 0.2 172,752 152,047 13.2
FJ CRUISER 4,079 5,849 -30.3 55,170 56,225 -2.2
4RUNNER 7,421 8,895 -16.6 87,718 103,086 -15.2
HIGHLANDER 14,714 11,700 25.8 127,878 129,794 -1.8
LAND CRUISER 648 350 85.1 3,251 3,376 -4.0
SEQUOIA 2,567 3,377 -24.0 23,273 34,315 -32.4
TOTAL SUV 43,245 43,955 -1.6 470,042 478,843 -2.2
4X2 TACOMA 7,858 9,040 -13.1 102,696 105,127 -2.6
4X4 TACOMA 5,431 6,817 -20.3 70,542 73,224 -4.0
TOTAL TACOMA 13,289 15,857 -16.2 173,238 178,351 -3.2
TUNDRA 19,219 12,468 54.1 196,555 124,508 57.4
TOTAL PICKUP 32,508 28,325 14.8 369,793 302,859 21.7
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
LT TRUCK 88,103 88,370 -0.3 977,997 944,971 3.2
LX 470 132 514 -74.3 2,468 5,595 -56.0
GX 470 2,748 3,029 -9.3 23,035 25,454 -9.8
RX 350/400h 11,835 12,779 -7.4 103,340 108,348 -4.9
TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT
TRUCK 14,715 16,322 -9.8 128,843 139,397 -7.9
TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT
TRUCK 102,818 104,692 -1.8 1,106,840 1,084,368 1.7
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 189,844 191,087 -0.7 2,291,648 2,220,090 2.9
TOTAL LEXUS 34,555 37,235 -7.2 329,177 322,434 1.8
TOTAL TOYOTA 224,399 228,322 -1.7 2,620,825 2,542,524 2.7
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 28,571 26,068 9.6 348,016 335,054 3.5
DOM. CAMRY 37,757 29,670 27.3 418,757 364,622 14.5
DOM. PICKUP 32,508 28,325 14.8 369,793 302,859 21.7
DOM. RX 350 8,414 8,285 1.6 74,351 75,508 -1.9
SELLING DAYS 26 26 307 306
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
CAR 29,719 39,024 -23.8 473,933 486,505 -2.9
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 19,840 20,913 -5.1 200,334 183,037 9.1
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
CARS 72,022 63,693 13.1 839,718 788,614 6.1
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 121,581 123,630 -1.7 1,513,985 1,458,156 3.5
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
LT TRUCK 40,678 40,578 0.2 446,769 444,528 0.2
LEXUS IMPORT LT
TRUCK 6,301 8,037 -21.6 54,492 63,889 -15.0
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
LT TRUCK 47,425 47,792 -0.8 531,228 500,443 5.8
LEXUS NA BUILT LT
TRUCK 8,414 8,285 1.6 74,351 75,508 -1.9
TOTAL TOYOTA LT
TRUCK 102,818 104,692 -1.8 1,106,840 1,084,368 1.7
SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES 53,881 54,428 -1.0 543,715 562,015 -3.6
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 14,715 16,322 -9.8 128,843 139,397 -7.9
SMALL VANS 12,350 16,090 -23.2 138,162 163,269 -15.7
PICKUPS 32,508 28,325 14.8 369,793 302,859 21.7
* NORTH AMERICAN
BUILT VEHICLES
COROLLA 28,571 26,068 9.6 348,016 335,054 3.5
CAMRY 37,757 29,670 27.3 418,757 364,622 14.5
AVALON 5,694 7,955 -28.4 72,945 88,938 -18.2
SIENNA 12,350 16,090 -23.2 138,162 163,269 -15.7
PICKUP 32,508 28,325 14.8 369,793 302,859 21.7
SEQUOIA 2,567 3,377 -24.0 23,273 34,315 -32.4
RX 350 8,414 8,285 1.6 74,351 75,508 -1.9
TOTAL 127,861 119,770 6.8 1,445,297 1,364,565 5.6
N.A. VEHICLES % OF
TOTAL 57.0% 52.5% 55.1% 53.7%
SELLING DAYS 26 26 307 306
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
01-03-08, 10:30 AM
#18
Super Moderator
Volvo
Volvo Cars Reports Sales Up 9.6 Percent for December
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America,
LLC. (VCNA) reports increased sales in the United States of 9.6 percent for
December, compared to same period last year. For the year U.S. sales were
down 8.4 percent, with a total of 106,354 units sold. *
Volvo sales of the all-new XC70 and V70 made a strong showing as those
recently introduced models rolled into showrooms. The all-new S80 and the
XC90 were also significant sales leaders.
"It's particularly gratifying that the media and consumers have
responded favorably to our newest models," says Anne Belec, president &
CEO, Volvo Cars of North America.
The C30, Volvo entry into the small car segment, was recently named to
Automobile magazine's list of 2008 All-Stars, cited not only for its small
car safety but its curb appeal as well as its performance. In addition,
both the C30 and the all-new XC70 were representatives on the short list
for North American Car of the Year and North American Truck of the Year,
respectively.
For 2007, sales in Canada were down 10.5 percent partially attributed
to an unfavorable exchange rate (down 28.7 for December), while
year-to-date sales in Mexico were flat, with zero percent change from last
year (down 31.9 percent for December). Overall, Volvo sales in North
America were off 8.4 percent with 117,945 units sold.
* U.S. totals include Puerto Rico
SOURCE Volvo Cars of North America, LLC.
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America,
LLC. (VCNA) reports increased sales in the United States of 9.6 percent for
December, compared to same period last year. For the year U.S. sales were
down 8.4 percent, with a total of 106,354 units sold. *
Volvo sales of the all-new XC70 and V70 made a strong showing as those
recently introduced models rolled into showrooms. The all-new S80 and the
XC90 were also significant sales leaders.
"It's particularly gratifying that the media and consumers have
responded favorably to our newest models," says Anne Belec, president &
CEO, Volvo Cars of North America.
The C30, Volvo entry into the small car segment, was recently named to
Automobile magazine's list of 2008 All-Stars, cited not only for its small
car safety but its curb appeal as well as its performance. In addition,
both the C30 and the all-new XC70 were representatives on the short list
for North American Car of the Year and North American Truck of the Year,
respectively.
For 2007, sales in Canada were down 10.5 percent partially attributed
to an unfavorable exchange rate (down 28.7 for December), while
year-to-date sales in Mexico were flat, with zero percent change from last
year (down 31.9 percent for December). Overall, Volvo sales in North
America were off 8.4 percent with 117,945 units sold.
* U.S. totals include Puerto Rico
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VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Retail Sales by Model 3-Jan-08
UNITED STATES
December* Year-to-Date*
2007 2006 % 2007 2006 %
Volvo Model
C30 363 n/a n/a 2,103 n/a n/a
S40 1,149 1,592 -27.8% 18,215 24,729 -26.3%
V50 187 282 -33.7% 2,856 4,153 -31.2%
S60 1,471 1,418 3.7% 18,521 25,779 -28.2%
V70 341 288 18.4% 3,769 5,604 -32.7%
XC70 1,449 900 61.0% 12,630 13,136 -3.9%
C70 321 476 -32.6% 4,548 3,952 15.1%
S80 733 219 234.7% 12,354 5,473 125.7%
XC90 3,344 3,367 -0.7% 31,358 33,241 -5.7%
USA TOTAL 9,358 8,542 9.6% 106,354 116,067 -8.4%
CANADA
December Year-to-Date
2007 2006 % 2007 2006 %
Volvo Model
C30 59 n/a n/a 1,143 n/a n/a
S40 62 96 -35.4% 1,099 1,431 -23.2%
V50 20 60 -66.7% 606 717 -15.5%
S60 35 85 -58.8% 1,425 1,978 -28.0%
V70 16 33 -51.5% 359 884 -59.4%
XC70 93 64 45.3% 1,416 1,859 -23.8%
C70 8 8 0.0% 360 225 60.0%
S80 29 1 2800.0% 543 248 119.0%
XC90 76 211 -64.0% 1,923 2,569 -25.1%
CANADA TOTAL 398 558 -28.7% 8,874 9,911 -10.5%
MEXICO
December Year-to-Date
2007 2006 % 2007 2006 %
Volvo Model
C30 32 n/a n/a 364 n/a n/a
S40 69 116 -40.5% 1,092 1,258 -13.2%
V50 0 0 n/a 8 23 -65.2%
S60 12 28 -57.1% 188 386 -51.3%
V70 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
XC70 0 0 n/a 4 7 -42.9%
C70 11 1 1000.0% 106 51 107.8%
S80 11 1 1000.0% 186 17 994.1%
XC90 40 111 -64.0% 769 975 -21.1%
MEXICO TOTAL 175 257 -31.9% 2,717 2,717 0.0%
NAFTA TOTAL 9,931 9,357 6.1% 117,945 128,695 -8.4%
* U.S. totals include Puerto Rico
01-03-08, 10:42 AM
#19
Super Moderator
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz Rings in 2008 With Record Sales
MBUSA Sets All-Time Record with Sales of 253,433 for 2007
MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- December sales of 27,301 boosted
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) to the highest annual volume in its history. The
253,433 vehicles sold by MBUSA in 2007 mark the 14th consecutive year of
annual sales growth in the U.S. market.
The C-Class -- the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and
first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers -- was the volume leader for the year with
sales of 63,701 vehicles, a 26.9 percent increase over last year. Behind
the C-Class, the E-Class family of sedans and wagons posted sales of
48,950.
The company's SUV models also continued to demonstrate strong momentum
led by the popular, redesigned M-Class with sales of 33,879 vehicles for
the year, a 7.1 percent increase over 2006 sales, making it the third
best-selling model line after the C- and E-Class. Mercedes-Benz's
full-size, 7-passenger SUV, the GL-Class, trailed the M-Class with sales of
26,396 vehicles, a 40.6 percent increase over 2006 and the rugged G-Class
with sales of 1,152 vehicles, a 96.3 percent increase over 2006 sales. At
the high-end of the luxury segment, the highly acclaimed CL-Class luxury
coupe achieved an impressive 179.9 percent increase in sales over 2006.
As a leader in diesel innovation and engineering, Mercedes-Benz
continued to increase sales within its diesel portfolio which includes the
E320 BLUETEC sedan which utilizes the cleanest diesel technology available,
E320 CDI, and its diesel SUVs (ML-Class CDI, R-Class CDI and GL-Class CDI).
Sales of vehicles in the Mercedes-Benz diesel portfolio -- both CDI and
BLUETEC models -- grew from 6,941 units in 2006 to 12,580 units in 2007,
posting an 81.2 percent increase over 2006. The company plans to expand its
BLUETEC range to bring 50-state diesels to the U.S. market in 2008.
DECEMBER SALES
The sales volume leader for the month, the new C-Class model line,
gained 32.7 percent for the month with 6,899 units sold compared to
December 2006's sales of 5,197 units. The iconic G-Class recorded
impressive gains in sales volume for the month (138 vs. 18 units).
MERCEDES-BENZ CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED SALES
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO)
program, MBUSA sold 4,085 vehicles in December 2007. This boosted the MBCPO
year-end total to 50,929 units, a 6.7 percent increase over 2006.
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA
MBUSA Sets All-Time Record with Sales of 253,433 for 2007
MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- December sales of 27,301 boosted
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) to the highest annual volume in its history. The
253,433 vehicles sold by MBUSA in 2007 mark the 14th consecutive year of
annual sales growth in the U.S. market.
The C-Class -- the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and
first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers -- was the volume leader for the year with
sales of 63,701 vehicles, a 26.9 percent increase over last year. Behind
the C-Class, the E-Class family of sedans and wagons posted sales of
48,950.
The company's SUV models also continued to demonstrate strong momentum
led by the popular, redesigned M-Class with sales of 33,879 vehicles for
the year, a 7.1 percent increase over 2006 sales, making it the third
best-selling model line after the C- and E-Class. Mercedes-Benz's
full-size, 7-passenger SUV, the GL-Class, trailed the M-Class with sales of
26,396 vehicles, a 40.6 percent increase over 2006 and the rugged G-Class
with sales of 1,152 vehicles, a 96.3 percent increase over 2006 sales. At
the high-end of the luxury segment, the highly acclaimed CL-Class luxury
coupe achieved an impressive 179.9 percent increase in sales over 2006.
As a leader in diesel innovation and engineering, Mercedes-Benz
continued to increase sales within its diesel portfolio which includes the
E320 BLUETEC sedan which utilizes the cleanest diesel technology available,
E320 CDI, and its diesel SUVs (ML-Class CDI, R-Class CDI and GL-Class CDI).
Sales of vehicles in the Mercedes-Benz diesel portfolio -- both CDI and
BLUETEC models -- grew from 6,941 units in 2006 to 12,580 units in 2007,
posting an 81.2 percent increase over 2006. The company plans to expand its
BLUETEC range to bring 50-state diesels to the U.S. market in 2008.
DECEMBER SALES
The sales volume leader for the month, the new C-Class model line,
gained 32.7 percent for the month with 6,899 units sold compared to
December 2006's sales of 5,197 units. The iconic G-Class recorded
impressive gains in sales volume for the month (138 vs. 18 units).
MERCEDES-BENZ CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED SALES
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO)
program, MBUSA sold 4,085 vehicles in December 2007. This boosted the MBCPO
year-end total to 50,929 units, a 6.7 percent increase over 2006.
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MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Sales -- December 2007
Model Dec '07 Dec '06 Monthly% YTD 2007 YTD 2006 Yearly%
C-CLASS 6,899 5,197 32.7% 63,701 50,187 26.9%
E-CLASS 6,126 7,116 -13.9% 48,950 50,195 -2.5%
S-CLASS 2,374 2,987 -20.5% 26,081 30,886 -15.6%
CL-CLASS 353 347 1.7% 3,672 1,312 179.9%
SL-CLASS 532 539 -1.3% 6,126 8,462 -27.6%
CLK-CLASS 1,232 1,509 -18.4% 15,009 16,415 -8.6%
SLK-CLASS 528 664 -20.5% 7,270 10,410 -30.2%
CLS-CLASS 759 966 -21.4% 7,906 10,763 -26.5%
R-CLASS 1,340 1,546 -13.3% 13,031 18,168 -28.3%
M-CLASS 3,962 3,889 1.9% 33,879 31,632 7.1%
G-CLASS 138 18 666.7% 1,152 587 96.3%
GL-CLASS 3,026 3,337 -9.3% 26,396 18,776 40.6%
SLR 104 141 -26.2%
Maybach 156 146 6.8%
GRAND TOTAL 27,301 28,115 -2.9% 253,433 248,080 2.2%
01-03-08, 10:48 AM
#20
Super Moderator
BMW Group
BMW Group (BMW and Mini) Reports 7.1 Percent Increase in 2007 Sales
2007 marks BMW Group's 16th year of continuous growth in the U.S.
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S.
(BMW and MINI combined) today reported its best-ever annual sales for both
its brands of 335,840 vehicles, an increase of 7.1 percent over the 313,603
vehicles sold in 2006. December sales for both brands of 33,761 were up 1
percent over the 33,417 vehicles reported in the last month of 2006.
BMW Brand Sales
BMW brand sales were up 7.1 percent year-to-date, to 293,795 vehicles
compared to 274,432 vehicles sold during 2006. In December BMW brand sales
declined slightly by 2.4 percent for a total of 30,199 vehicles compared to
30,945 vehicles reported in the same month a year ago.
MINI Brand Sales
For 2007, the division reported total sales of 42,045 automobiles, an
increase of 7.3 percent, compared to the 39,171 cars reported through
December of 2006. MINI USA also reported December sales of 3,562
automobiles, up 44.1 percent from the 2,472 cars sold in December 2006.
BMW Certified Pre-Owned
The company also reported a new record sales volume for its BMW
Certified Pre-Owned business. Annual CPO sales were up 11.7 percent, to
89,795 over the 80,377 reported in 2006. In December sales were up 60.9
percent, to 9,496 vehicles from 5,901 in the same month a year ago.
SOURCE BMW of North America, LLC
2007 marks BMW Group's 16th year of continuous growth in the U.S.
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S.
(BMW and MINI combined) today reported its best-ever annual sales for both
its brands of 335,840 vehicles, an increase of 7.1 percent over the 313,603
vehicles sold in 2006. December sales for both brands of 33,761 were up 1
percent over the 33,417 vehicles reported in the last month of 2006.
BMW Brand Sales
BMW brand sales were up 7.1 percent year-to-date, to 293,795 vehicles
compared to 274,432 vehicles sold during 2006. In December BMW brand sales
declined slightly by 2.4 percent for a total of 30,199 vehicles compared to
30,945 vehicles reported in the same month a year ago.
MINI Brand Sales
For 2007, the division reported total sales of 42,045 automobiles, an
increase of 7.3 percent, compared to the 39,171 cars reported through
December of 2006. MINI USA also reported December sales of 3,562
automobiles, up 44.1 percent from the 2,472 cars sold in December 2006.
Code:
Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, January through December 2007
Dec 2007 Dec 2006 % YTD 2007 YTD 2006 %
BMW brand 30,199 30,945 -2.4 293,795 274,432 7.1
BMW passenger cars 23,064 24,535 -6.0 230,535 216,343 6.6
BMW light trucks
(SAVs) 7,135 6,410 11.3 63,260 58,089 8.9
MINI brand 3,562 2,472 44.1 42,045 39,171 7.3
TOTAL Group 33,761 33,417 1.0 335,840 313,603 7.1
The company also reported a new record sales volume for its BMW
Certified Pre-Owned business. Annual CPO sales were up 11.7 percent, to
89,795 over the 80,377 reported in 2006. In December sales were up 60.9
percent, to 9,496 vehicles from 5,901 in the same month a year ago.
Code:
Sales BMW of North America, LLC, January through December 2007
YTD Dec YTD Dec
Dec 07 Dec 06 % 07 06 %
3 Series 12,941 13,164 -1.7% 142,490 120,180 18.6%
Z4 Roadster and Coupe 1,029 1,465 -29.8% 10,097 12,285 -17.8%
5 Series 6,687 7,460 -10.4% 54,142 56,756 -4.6%
7 Series 1,506 1,574 -4.3% 14,773 17,796 -17.0%
6/8 Series 901 872 3.3% 9,033 9,326 -3.1%
BMW passenger cars 23,064 24,535 -6.0% 230,535 216,343 6.6%
X3 2,194 3,806 -42.4% 28,058 31,291 -10.3%
X5 4,941 2,604 89.7% 35,202 26,798 31.4%
BMW light trucks (SAVs) 7,135 6,410 11.3% 63,260 58,089 8.9%
BMW brand 30,199 30,945 -2.4% 293,795 274,432 7.1%
Cooper 1,350 1,219 10.7% 16,408 13,535 21.2%
Cooper S 1,685 1,108 52.1% 17,839 15,828 12.7%
Conv (Cooper, Cooper S) 527 145 263.4% 7,798 9,808 -20.5%
MINI brand 3,562 2,472 44.1% 42,045 39,171 7.3%
TOTAL BMW of North
America, LLC 33,761 33,417 1.0% 335,840 313,603 7.1%
01-03-08, 10:52 AM
#21
Super Moderator
Mazda
Mazda Reports December and 2007 Year-End Sales; Both Best Since 1994
- December U.S. Sales up 25.2 Percent; CY '07 U.S. Sales up 10.2 Percent -
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations
(MNAO) today announced its best December sales total in the U.S. since
1994, with 24,933 units sold, up 25.2 percent over December 2006. CY '07
also marks Mazda's best sales year in the U.S. since 1994 with total sales
of 296,110 vehicles, accounting for a 10.2 percent increase over 2006.
Mazda's highly acclaimed three-row CX-9 crossover SUV, Motor Trend
magazine's "2007 Sport/Utility of the Year" and a North American Truck of
the Year finalist, recorded December sales of 3,066 units, and 25,566 in
just ten months. The two-row CX-7 crossover SUV recorded sales of 3,487
units for December, up 1.9 percent over last year, and 41,659 for the year,
an increase of 86.6 percent. Along with 1,378 Tribute sales, Mazda's
powerful crossover SUV lineup reported a total of 80,905 units sold in CY
'07.
Reporting its best-ever December with 9,337 units sold (up 31.6 percent
over last year), MAZDA3 also celebrated its best-ever sales year with
120,291 units sold, up 27.4 percent over CY '06. MAZDA5 also celebrated its
best-ever December in the U.S. with 1,627 units sold, up 43.9 percent
versus 2006.
"In spite of a challenging industry this year, Mazda excelled," said
Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO of MNAO. "Talk of weak consumer
confidence, credit concerns and rising fuel prices drove consumers toward
smaller, more efficient vehicles and to crossover SUVs. Vehicles like the
MAZDA3, CX-7 and CX-9 proved to be exactly what consumers wanted.
Nevertheless, 2007 was a difficult year and we fully expect the industry
will face even tougher conditions in 2008."
Rounding out North America, Mazda Canada, Inc. (MCI) recorded its best
sales year ever with 86,659 vehicles sold, up 7.0 percent over CY '06. For
the month of December, MCI sold 4,811 vehicles, accounting for a 4.0
percent increase over last year. For the third year in a row, MAZDA3 was
the second best-selling car in Canada as it recorded 48,236 units sold in
CY '07.
Not to be outdone, Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported record sales
of 2,062 units for December, up 67.0 percent over December 2006. MMdM also
set an annual sales record as it more than doubled sales from 2006, closing
CY '07 with sales of 16,604, up 122 percent.
SOURCE Mazda North American Operations
- December U.S. Sales up 25.2 Percent; CY '07 U.S. Sales up 10.2 Percent -
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations
(MNAO) today announced its best December sales total in the U.S. since
1994, with 24,933 units sold, up 25.2 percent over December 2006. CY '07
also marks Mazda's best sales year in the U.S. since 1994 with total sales
of 296,110 vehicles, accounting for a 10.2 percent increase over 2006.
Mazda's highly acclaimed three-row CX-9 crossover SUV, Motor Trend
magazine's "2007 Sport/Utility of the Year" and a North American Truck of
the Year finalist, recorded December sales of 3,066 units, and 25,566 in
just ten months. The two-row CX-7 crossover SUV recorded sales of 3,487
units for December, up 1.9 percent over last year, and 41,659 for the year,
an increase of 86.6 percent. Along with 1,378 Tribute sales, Mazda's
powerful crossover SUV lineup reported a total of 80,905 units sold in CY
'07.
Reporting its best-ever December with 9,337 units sold (up 31.6 percent
over last year), MAZDA3 also celebrated its best-ever sales year with
120,291 units sold, up 27.4 percent over CY '06. MAZDA5 also celebrated its
best-ever December in the U.S. with 1,627 units sold, up 43.9 percent
versus 2006.
"In spite of a challenging industry this year, Mazda excelled," said
Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO of MNAO. "Talk of weak consumer
confidence, credit concerns and rising fuel prices drove consumers toward
smaller, more efficient vehicles and to crossover SUVs. Vehicles like the
MAZDA3, CX-7 and CX-9 proved to be exactly what consumers wanted.
Nevertheless, 2007 was a difficult year and we fully expect the industry
will face even tougher conditions in 2008."
Rounding out North America, Mazda Canada, Inc. (MCI) recorded its best
sales year ever with 86,659 vehicles sold, up 7.0 percent over CY '06. For
the month of December, MCI sold 4,811 vehicles, accounting for a 4.0
percent increase over last year. For the third year in a row, MAZDA3 was
the second best-selling car in Canada as it recorded 48,236 units sold in
CY '07.
Not to be outdone, Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported record sales
of 2,062 units for December, up 67.0 percent over December 2006. MMdM also
set an annual sales record as it more than doubled sales from 2006, closing
CY '07 with sales of 16,604, up 122 percent.
Code:
Mazda North American Operations - December
2007
Month-To-Date Year-To-Date
December December % December December %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
Mazda3 9,337 7,096 31.6% 120,291 94,437 27.4%
Mazda5 1,627 1,131 43.9% 13,718 17,109 (19.8)%
Mazda6 4,793 5,866 (18.3)% 57,575 66,203 (13.0)%
MX-5 Miata 769 1,024 (24.9)% 15,075 16,897 (10.8)%
RX-8 315 552 (42.9)% 5,767 9,343 (38.3)%
Protege - - N/A - 1 (100.0)%
CX-7 3,487 3,421 1.9% 41,659 22,325 86.6%
CX-9 3,066 - N/A 25,566 - N/A
Tribute 1,378 501 175.0% 13,680 26,785 (48.9)%
B-Series Truck 161 232 (30.6)% 2,657 4,086 (35.0)%
MPV - 89 (100.0)% 122 11,600 (98.9)%
Total Vehicles
CARS 16,841 15,669 7.5% 212,426 203,990 4.1%
TRUCKS 8,092 4,243 90.7% 83,684 64,796 29.1%
TOTAL 24,933 19,912 25.2% 296,110 268,786 10.2%
MEMO:
IMPORT CAR 12,048 9,803 22.9% 154,851 137,786 12.4%
IMPORT TRUCK 6,553 3,510 86.7% 67,347 33,925 98.5%
IMPORT TOTAL 18,601 13,313 39.7% 222,198 171,711 29.4%
DOMESTIC CAR 4,793 5,866 (18.3)% 57,575 66,203 (13.0)%
DOMESTIC TRUCK 1,539 733 110.0% 16,337 30,871 (47.1)%
DOMESTIC TOTALS 6,332 6,599 (4.0)% 73,912 97,074 (23.9)%
Note: MPV & Protege are discontinued vehicles.
SOURCE Mazda North American Operations
01-03-08, 11:03 AM
#22
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
Honda/Acura
11th Year of Consecutive Record Sales
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced record sales results for the 11th consecutive year. Sales from both Honda and Acura Divisions totaled 1,551,542 and pushed American Honda annual sales up 2.5 percent, based on the daily selling rate*. The results also mark the company's 14th consecutive year-over-year sales increase. American Honda's December sales totaled 131,792 vehicles, a slight increase versus December, 2006.
2007 American Honda sales highlights:
* Record total vehicle sales of 1,551,542 (up 2.5 percent)
* 11th consecutive yearly sales record
* 14th consecutive year-over-year sales increase
* Record light-truck sales of 669,327 (up 0.3 percent), representing 43 percent of total vehicle sales
* Individual vehicle sales records for Honda CR-V, Fit, Civic Hybrid and Acura RDX
"This was definitely a challenging year to be in the car business, and 2008 isn't likely to be a piece of cake," said **** Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "Honda continues to benefit from its position as the most fuel-efficient car company in America**, and we have some great new products coming in the new year that will keep our momentum going."
Honda Division posted its 14th consecutive year-over-year sales increase, up 4.5 percent in 2007 to 1,371,438 vehicles. Annual Accord sales increased 10.3 percent to 392,231. CR-V annual sales of 219,160 increased 28.5 percent and set a fourth consecutive yearly record. Fit sales of 56,432 increased 101.4 percent. Civic Hybrid sales set an annual record for the sixth consecutive year with an increase of 3.9 percent to 32,575. Setting December monthly sales records were the CR-V, with sales of 18,659, up 7.6 percent; Civic with sales of 27,190, up 15.2 percent; Civic Hybrid, with sales of 3,223, up 33.8 percent; and Fit, with sales of 5,118, up 129.3 percent.
"The all-new Accord is off to a smoking start, and three Honda models set all-time records for 2007," said Colliver. "Offering fuel efficiency and value along with a fun driving experience continues to be a recipe for success."
2007 Honda Division sales highlights:
* 12th consecutive record Honda Division sales of 1,371,438 (up 4.5 percent)
* 14th consecutive year-over-year sales increase
* Record full-year sales of CR-V, Fit and Civic Hybrid
* Accord sales increased 10.3 percent for the year, to 392,231 units
2007 Acura total year end sales reached 180,104 vehicles, and for a second consecutive year, Acura light trucks posted record year-end sales, eclipsing 2006 by 29.1 percent. December sales of all Acura models rose dramatically over November with TL recording 5,988 sales, MDX posting 5,906 sales, TSX logging 2,838 vehicles and RDX posting 2,263 units for the month.
*The daily selling rate is calculated with 307 days for 2007, versus 306 for 2006. Both December, 2006 and 2007 included 26 selling days.
**Based on model year 2006 CAFE average fuel economy ratings and weighted sales for passenger-car and light truck fleets sold in the U.S. by major manufacturers.
Consumer information is available at www.honda.com.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced record sales results for the 11th consecutive year. Sales from both Honda and Acura Divisions totaled 1,551,542 and pushed American Honda annual sales up 2.5 percent, based on the daily selling rate*. The results also mark the company's 14th consecutive year-over-year sales increase. American Honda's December sales totaled 131,792 vehicles, a slight increase versus December, 2006.
2007 American Honda sales highlights:
* Record total vehicle sales of 1,551,542 (up 2.5 percent)
* 11th consecutive yearly sales record
* 14th consecutive year-over-year sales increase
* Record light-truck sales of 669,327 (up 0.3 percent), representing 43 percent of total vehicle sales
* Individual vehicle sales records for Honda CR-V, Fit, Civic Hybrid and Acura RDX
"This was definitely a challenging year to be in the car business, and 2008 isn't likely to be a piece of cake," said **** Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "Honda continues to benefit from its position as the most fuel-efficient car company in America**, and we have some great new products coming in the new year that will keep our momentum going."
Honda Division posted its 14th consecutive year-over-year sales increase, up 4.5 percent in 2007 to 1,371,438 vehicles. Annual Accord sales increased 10.3 percent to 392,231. CR-V annual sales of 219,160 increased 28.5 percent and set a fourth consecutive yearly record. Fit sales of 56,432 increased 101.4 percent. Civic Hybrid sales set an annual record for the sixth consecutive year with an increase of 3.9 percent to 32,575. Setting December monthly sales records were the CR-V, with sales of 18,659, up 7.6 percent; Civic with sales of 27,190, up 15.2 percent; Civic Hybrid, with sales of 3,223, up 33.8 percent; and Fit, with sales of 5,118, up 129.3 percent.
"The all-new Accord is off to a smoking start, and three Honda models set all-time records for 2007," said Colliver. "Offering fuel efficiency and value along with a fun driving experience continues to be a recipe for success."
2007 Honda Division sales highlights:
* 12th consecutive record Honda Division sales of 1,371,438 (up 4.5 percent)
* 14th consecutive year-over-year sales increase
* Record full-year sales of CR-V, Fit and Civic Hybrid
* Accord sales increased 10.3 percent for the year, to 392,231 units
2007 Acura total year end sales reached 180,104 vehicles, and for a second consecutive year, Acura light trucks posted record year-end sales, eclipsing 2006 by 29.1 percent. December sales of all Acura models rose dramatically over November with TL recording 5,988 sales, MDX posting 5,906 sales, TSX logging 2,838 vehicles and RDX posting 2,263 units for the month.
*The daily selling rate is calculated with 307 days for 2007, versus 306 for 2006. Both December, 2006 and 2007 included 26 selling days.
**Based on model year 2006 CAFE average fuel economy ratings and weighted sales for passenger-car and light truck fleets sold in the U.S. by major manufacturers.
Consumer information is available at www.honda.com.
01-03-08, 12:15 PM
#23
Lexus Fanatic
Wow...4,941 X5's sold, up +89.7%!!!! Gotta say the new X5 is a real winner (in the competition for the 2nd place, that is
) from BMW.
And good to see another up tick for the Lexus GS after the refresh. The Tundra is picking up real well too.
) from BMW.And good to see another up tick for the Lexus GS after the refresh. The Tundra is picking up real well too.
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01-03-08, 12:20 PM
#24
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
Nissan/Infiniti
Nissan North America Announces December Sales [Jan. 3, 08]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 3, 2008) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 89,555 units in December, a 2.4 percent decrease from the prior year. Nissan Division sales declined by 2.2 percent over last year for the month, while Infiniti Division sales decreased by 3.5 percent versus the prior year. NNA finished the 2007 calendar year with sales totaling 1,068,238 units, a 4.5% increase over 2006.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
· Nissan-brand vehicles saw sales of 76,900 units, a 2.2 percent decrease on a daily sales rate basis compared with last year’s 78,663 units sold.
· Sales of the all-new Rogue crossover totaled 6,288 units in its third month of sales.
· The Versa subcompact saw a record December, with sales of 6,214 units, up 49.8 percent versus the prior year.
· The Altima achieved record sales in December, with 25,151 units, including 2,977 units of Altima Coupe and 964 Altima Hybrids. The Altima also experienced a record calendar year, with 2007 sales totaling 284,762 units.
· Nissan Division sales for 2007 totaled 941,200 units, a record calendar year and a 4.5 percent increase over 2006.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
· Infiniti sales declined by 3.5 percent on a daily sales rate basis for the month, with 12,655 units sold, as compared with last December’s 13,112 units.
· The all-new Infiniti EX launched with 305 units sold in its first month.
· The G Sedan experienced a record year in 2007, with sales of 54,015 units.
· Infiniti Division’s sales in 2007 reached 127,038 units, a 4.5 percent increase over 2006.
NNA INFORMATION
· Combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti of 89,555 units were down 2.4 percent compared with December 2006 sales of 91,775 units.
· For the 2007 calendar year, combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 1,068,238 units, the third consecutive year of sales exceeding 1 million units, a 4.5 percent increase over 2006.
In North America, NNA 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.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 3, 2008) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 89,555 units in December, a 2.4 percent decrease from the prior year. Nissan Division sales declined by 2.2 percent over last year for the month, while Infiniti Division sales decreased by 3.5 percent versus the prior year. NNA finished the 2007 calendar year with sales totaling 1,068,238 units, a 4.5% increase over 2006.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
· Nissan-brand vehicles saw sales of 76,900 units, a 2.2 percent decrease on a daily sales rate basis compared with last year’s 78,663 units sold.
· Sales of the all-new Rogue crossover totaled 6,288 units in its third month of sales.
· The Versa subcompact saw a record December, with sales of 6,214 units, up 49.8 percent versus the prior year.
· The Altima achieved record sales in December, with 25,151 units, including 2,977 units of Altima Coupe and 964 Altima Hybrids. The Altima also experienced a record calendar year, with 2007 sales totaling 284,762 units.
· Nissan Division sales for 2007 totaled 941,200 units, a record calendar year and a 4.5 percent increase over 2006.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
· Infiniti sales declined by 3.5 percent on a daily sales rate basis for the month, with 12,655 units sold, as compared with last December’s 13,112 units.
· The all-new Infiniti EX launched with 305 units sold in its first month.
· The G Sedan experienced a record year in 2007, with sales of 54,015 units.
· Infiniti Division’s sales in 2007 reached 127,038 units, a 4.5 percent increase over 2006.
NNA INFORMATION
· Combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti of 89,555 units were down 2.4 percent compared with December 2006 sales of 91,775 units.
· For the 2007 calendar year, combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 1,068,238 units, the third consecutive year of sales exceeding 1 million units, a 4.5 percent increase over 2006.
In North America, NNA 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.
Last edited by LexFather; 01-03-08 at 10:53 PM. Reason: nevermind, I see Andrews code...
01-03-08, 05:25 PM
#26
Super Moderator
Infiniti/Nissan
Details:
SOURCE Nissan North America, Inc.
Code:
NISSAN DIVISION SALES
December December Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
2007 2006 %Change 2007 2006 %Change
Nissan Division
Total 76,900 78,663 -2.2 941,200 898,103 4.5
Versa 6,214 4,147 49.8 79,443 22,044 259.2
Sentra 6,879 7,311 -5.9 106,522 117,922 -10.0
Altima 25,151 24,832 1.3 284,762 232,457 22.1
Maxima 4,047 5,168 -21.7 52,574 69,763 -24.9
350Z 1,306 1,392 -6.2 18,957 24,635 -23.3
Total Car 43,597 42,850 1.7 542,258 466,821 15.8
Frontier 4,708 5,728 -17.8 64,397 77,510 -17.2
Titan 4,785 5,575 -14.2 65,746 72,192 -9.2
Xterra 3,911 5,822 -32.8 51,355 62,325 -17.9
Pathfinder 4,813 5,977 -19.5 63,056 73,124 -14.0
Armada 2,656 3,126 -15.0 31,632 32,864 -4.1
Rogue 6,288 NA NA 17,808 NA NA
Murano 4,199 6,831 -38.5 76,358 81,362 -6.5
Quest 1,943 2,754 -29.4 28,590 31,905 -10.7
Total Truck 33,303 35,813 -7.0 398,942 431,282 -7.8
North American
Produced 65,107 70,440 -7.6 828,077 792,103 4.2
Car 42,291 41,458 2.0 523,301 442,186 18.0
Truck 22,816 28,982 -21.3 304,776 349,917 -13.2
Import 11,793 8,223 43.4 113,123 106,000 6.4
Car 1,306 1,392 -6.2 18,957 24,635 -23.3
Truck 10,487 6,831 53.5 94,166 81,365 15.4
INFINITI DIVISION SALES
December December Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
2007 2006 %Change 2007 2006 %Change
Infiniti Division
Total 12,655 13,112 -3.5 127,038 121,146 4.5
G Sedan 4,483 6,544 -31.5 54,015 40,346 33.4
G Coupe 2,075 1,189 74.5 17,794 20,395 -13.0
M 2,462 2,183 12.8 21,884 25,658 -15.0
Q45 1 7 -85.7 23 393 -94.2
QX56 1,316 1,151 14.3 12,288 11,694 4.7
EX 305 NA NA 305 NA NA
FX 2,013 2,037 -1.2 20,724 22,653 -8.8
Total Car 9,021 9,924 -9.1 93,718 86,796 7.6
Total Truck 3,634 3,188 14.0 33,320 34,350 -3.3
COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES
December December Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
2007 2006 %Change 2007 2006 %Change
TOTAL VEHICLE 89,555 91,775 -2.4 1,068,238 1,019,249 4.5
Total Car 52,618 52,774 -0.3 635,976 553,617 14.5
Total Truck 36,937 39,001 -5.3 432,262 465,632 -7.5
Selling Days 26 26 307 306
* All numbers include Hawaii.
* Two I35 units were sold in CY07 and two in CY06.
* 2006 sales for QX4 resulted in 3 units for the calendar year. Three QX4
units were sold in CY07.
01-03-08, 05:26 PM
#27
Super Moderator
Hyundai
Hyundai Motor America Records Ninth Consecutive Year-Over-Year Sales Increase
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America
today announced its best-ever December with sales of 46,487 units and best
ever annual sales of 467,009 for 2007. This marked the ninth year in a row
of rising sales.
"We feel good closing the year with increased sales and market share
over year-ago figures," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice
president of national sales. "Still, we enter the year with cautious
optimism as the overall industry likely will retract to the 15.7 million
range. But we are confident that the strongest product lineup in our
history will bring further sales records in 2008, led by the all-new
rear-wheel drive Genesis sedan being introduced at the Detroit Auto Show on
January 13."
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a
subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed
throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and
serviced through more than 780 dealerships nationwide.
All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai
Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a
10-year/100,000-mile power train warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile
bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation
warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
SOURCE Hyundai Motor America
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America
today announced its best-ever December with sales of 46,487 units and best
ever annual sales of 467,009 for 2007. This marked the ninth year in a row
of rising sales.
"We feel good closing the year with increased sales and market share
over year-ago figures," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice
president of national sales. "Still, we enter the year with cautious
optimism as the overall industry likely will retract to the 15.7 million
range. But we are confident that the strongest product lineup in our
history will bring further sales records in 2008, led by the all-new
rear-wheel drive Genesis sedan being introduced at the Detroit Auto Show on
January 13."
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a
subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed
throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and
serviced through more than 780 dealerships nationwide.
All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai
Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a
10-year/100,000-mile power train warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile
bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation
warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
Code:
CARLINE December 2006 December 2007 CY2006 CY2007
ACCENT 2,759 1,945 34,735 36,055
SONATA 10,149 24,872 149,513 145,568
ELANTRA 7,444 3,757 98,853 85,724
TIBURON 784 601 17,382 14,073
SANTA FE 8,282 9,102 63,931 92,421
XG350/AZERA 2,479 1,597 26,833 21,948
TUCSON 3,669 2,962 52,067 41,476
ENTOURAGE 1,799 429 12,206 17,155
VERACRUZ N/A 1,222 N/A 12,589
TOTAL 37,365 46,487 455,520 467,009
01-03-08, 05:29 PM
#28
Super Moderator
Kia
Kia Motors America Announces 14th Consecutive Year of Record Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today
announced its 14th consecutive year of record sales with 305,473 units
sold, a 3.8-percent year-over-year increase. Kia saw nine months of record
sales in 2007. Leading the way for the brand in 2007 were Rio, Optima and
Sportage, which ended the year with its best month of the year.
"In a year that was not particularly good for the industry, Kia
continued to thrive with another record year and the passing of the
300,000-units-sold mark," said Len Hunt, president and CEO of Kia Motors
America. "As we begin 2008, we are optimistic that with our current line-up
and the introduction of the seven-passenger Borrego SUV, Kia will continue
its trend of year-over-year record sales."
Sportage sold 49,393 units, a 33.2-percent year-over-year increase
while Rio sold 33,370 units, a 17.5-percent increase, and Optima sold
40,901 units, a 6.5-percent year-over-year increase. Rondo, in its first
full-year on the market, sold 26,020 units.
SOURCE Kia Motors America
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today
announced its 14th consecutive year of record sales with 305,473 units
sold, a 3.8-percent year-over-year increase. Kia saw nine months of record
sales in 2007. Leading the way for the brand in 2007 were Rio, Optima and
Sportage, which ended the year with its best month of the year.
"In a year that was not particularly good for the industry, Kia
continued to thrive with another record year and the passing of the
300,000-units-sold mark," said Len Hunt, president and CEO of Kia Motors
America. "As we begin 2008, we are optimistic that with our current line-up
and the introduction of the seven-passenger Borrego SUV, Kia will continue
its trend of year-over-year record sales."
Sportage sold 49,393 units, a 33.2-percent year-over-year increase
while Rio sold 33,370 units, a 17.5-percent increase, and Optima sold
40,901 units, a 6.5-percent year-over-year increase. Rondo, in its first
full-year on the market, sold 26,020 units.
Code:
MONTH OF DECEMBER YEAR-TO-DATE
Model 2007 2006 2007 2006
Rio 2,910 2,843 33,370 28,388
Spectra 6,688 9,275 73,474 72,557
Optima 3,235 3,834 40,901 38,408
Amanti 125 584 5,522 9,594
Sportage 5,109 4,900 49,393 37,071
Sorento 1,636 2,573 36,300 50,672
Sedona 2,493 5,586 40,493 57,018
Rondo 1,872 409 26,020 594
Total 24,068 30,004 305,473 294,302
Total U.S. Sales Of Kia Vehicles
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
January 605 1,227 1,508 2,624 7,197 9,461
February 626 1,053 1,887 2,529 6,196 6,703
March 638 1,309 2,197 3,093 6,082 11,400
April 714 1,256 2,300 3,541 5,530 10,606
May 1,010 1,907 3,481 4,917 6,301 12,795
June 1,053 1,665 4,401 3,992 9,215 13,593
July 1,106 2,662 3,241 5,024 10,095 13,136
August 1,368 2,881 4,229 6,321 8,016 13,138
September 1,528 2,729 3,780 7,123 7,355 11,846
October 1,207 2,437 3,797 5,913 8,634 10,641
November 1,156 2,640 3,174 5,317 4,730 11,820
December 1,152 2,974 2,279 4,931 3,542 9,455
Total 12,163 24,740 36,274 55,325 82,893 134,594
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
January 8,143 12,513 16,574 18,524 17,029 17,154
February 11,392 12,665 17,509 17,769 18,586 20,454
March 12,729 19,159 21,478 21,353 23,769 25,722
April 12,422 16,060 20,366 19,542 23,438 27,158
May 13,709 20,048 22,790 22,007 25,443 25,503
June 16,140 21,188 22,498 20,311 27,636 27,095
July 12,300 19,405 23,061 24,009 23,637 26,052
August 16,454 23,276 23,564 24,758 21,132 23,820
September 16,438 20,585 18,179 19,269 23,001 23,404
October 13,726 24,523 17,960 15,181 22,973 20,631
November 12,643 16,940 18,741 16,173 23,303 20,091
December 14,510 17,365 14,625 18,575 20,108 18,767
Total 160,606 223,727 237,345 237,471 270,055 275,851
2006 2007
January 18,110 22,524
February 20,719 23,512
March 26,004 27,567
April 27,808 26,007
May 26,494 28,494
June 27,443 26,288
July 26,429 26,690
August 25,114 26,874
September 23,877 24,087
October 20,097 25,185
November 22,203 24,177
December 30,004 24,068
Total 294,302 305,473
01-03-08, 05:34 PM
#29
Super Moderator
Subaru
Subaru Reports December and Year-End Sales
CHERRY HILL, NJ UNITED STATES
Company posts highest-ever recorded Subaru Impreza month and year-end
totals
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today
reported December sales of 18,739 units for the month and a total of
187,208 total units for the year. Sales of the Subaru Impreza led the
charge, posting highest-ever month and year-end totals.
"In the second half of 2007, Subaru delivered five refreshed or all new
products to our dealerships including the completely redesigned Impreza
model line that was a record performer for us again this year," said Tim
Colbeck, vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "We would like to
sincerely thank our retailers for their efforts this year. We look forward
to the year ahead with the launch of the all-new 2009 Subaru Forester at
the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month that will
join the strongest product lineup in the history of the brand."
For December 2007, the Subaru Tribeca posted 1,471 units for the month.
Subaru Legacy recorded 7,897 units, while Outback accounted for 5,817 units
in December. Subaru Forester recorded 3,992 units, while the Subaru Impreza
was up 23 percent from the same period last year, posting its
strongest-ever month of sales at 5,376 units in December.
Subaru Tribeca sales for 2007 totaled 16,790 units. Subaru Legacy
recorded sales of 78,428 units, of which the Subaru Outback posted 56,079
units for the year. Subaru
Forester posted sales of 44,530 units in calendar year 2007. For the
second year in a row, the greatest increase of any car line came from the
Impreza. The Impreza posted another all-time sales record for the brand
with a gain of 13 percent totaling 46,333 units for the year. The
discontinued Baja line accounted for 1,127 sales in 2007.
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, NJ UNITED STATES
Company posts highest-ever recorded Subaru Impreza month and year-end
totals
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today
reported December sales of 18,739 units for the month and a total of
187,208 total units for the year. Sales of the Subaru Impreza led the
charge, posting highest-ever month and year-end totals.
"In the second half of 2007, Subaru delivered five refreshed or all new
products to our dealerships including the completely redesigned Impreza
model line that was a record performer for us again this year," said Tim
Colbeck, vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "We would like to
sincerely thank our retailers for their efforts this year. We look forward
to the year ahead with the launch of the all-new 2009 Subaru Forester at
the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month that will
join the strongest product lineup in the history of the brand."
For December 2007, the Subaru Tribeca posted 1,471 units for the month.
Subaru Legacy recorded 7,897 units, while Outback accounted for 5,817 units
in December. Subaru Forester recorded 3,992 units, while the Subaru Impreza
was up 23 percent from the same period last year, posting its
strongest-ever month of sales at 5,376 units in December.
Subaru Tribeca sales for 2007 totaled 16,790 units. Subaru Legacy
recorded sales of 78,428 units, of which the Subaru Outback posted 56,079
units for the year. Subaru
Forester posted sales of 44,530 units in calendar year 2007. For the
second year in a row, the greatest increase of any car line came from the
Impreza. The Impreza posted another all-time sales record for the brand
with a gain of 13 percent totaling 46,333 units for the year. The
discontinued Baja line accounted for 1,127 sales in 2007.
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.
01-03-08, 05:35 PM
#30
Super Moderator
Mitsubishi
2007 Was Mitsubishi's Best Sales Year Since 2004
CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors announced
today that calendar year 2007 (CY07) sales were 128,993, an 8.8% increase
compared to 2006 and Mitsubishi's best sales year since 2004.
In December, sales of the fuel-efficient Lancer sedan were 1,537, up
49.4 percent, marking the ninth monthly sales increase for Lancer in the
past ten months. Overall December sales this year were 5,904, a decrease of
40.4 percent compared to December 2006.
Other 2007 sales highlights:
-- Outlander sales for the year were 23,285, up 103% from 2006.
-- 2007 calendar year Lancer sales were up 61%.
-- Eclipse Spyder convertible sales were up 8% for the year over 2006.
-- Raider truck sales were up 9% for the year.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all
manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development
operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes,
convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a
network of approximately 500 dealers. For more information, contact the
Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit
http://media.mitsubishicars.com.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors announced
today that calendar year 2007 (CY07) sales were 128,993, an 8.8% increase
compared to 2006 and Mitsubishi's best sales year since 2004.
In December, sales of the fuel-efficient Lancer sedan were 1,537, up
49.4 percent, marking the ninth monthly sales increase for Lancer in the
past ten months. Overall December sales this year were 5,904, a decrease of
40.4 percent compared to December 2006.
Other 2007 sales highlights:
-- Outlander sales for the year were 23,285, up 103% from 2006.
-- 2007 calendar year Lancer sales were up 61%.
-- Eclipse Spyder convertible sales were up 8% for the year over 2006.
-- Raider truck sales were up 9% for the year.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all
manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development
operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes,
convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a
network of approximately 500 dealers. For more information, contact the
Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit
http://media.mitsubishicars.com.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.