September 2006 Sales Thread
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There was a ton of advertising for the GS350. On almost every other street here, there were billboards advertising the GS350. Not to mention the commercial with the 2 GS's.
EDIT: There has also been alot of advertising for the ES and IS. Lexus in general has been advertising alot around here.
EDIT: There has also been alot of advertising for the ES and IS. Lexus in general has been advertising alot around here.
I will say I have seen ES ads, not as many IS ads and it must all just be generating a buzz and showroom traffic. I can agree with that point.
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American Honda Reports Record September Truck Sales . . .
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Total September Honda and
Acura light truck sales increased 7.3 percent* over last year to 49,114
units and broke the previous September record of 44,271 set in 2004,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced today. American Honda sales
continued on a record-setting pace of 1,160,510 cars and light trucks,
increasing 3.8 percent over last year on a daily selling rate basis,
putting the company on target for a 13th straight year of sales increases.
"Year-to-date, sales continue to show strong momentum," said ****
Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "Our diverse vehicle
lineup is well-equipped to adapt to a changing marketplace."
The Honda Division posted a strong month with 99,903 cars and light
trucks, yielding a year-to-date sales increase of 5.8 percent to 1,011,420
units. The Civic Hybrid model posted record September sales of 2,508 units,
an increase of 25.9 percent over the same period in 2005.
In addition, several light truck models posted September records,
including CR-V, Odyssey and Ridgeline, with increases of 18.5, 7.4 and 0.5
percent respectively compared with the same month last year. Honda Division
light truck sales increased 5.0 percent for the month to a record 43,408
units sold. Ridgeline pick-up truck sales are up 49.1 percent for the year
to 38,613 units.
Acura posted record September light truck sales of 5,706 units and
missed setting a new all-time September record by a mere 311 sales. The
all-new RDX crossover SUV posted 1,704 sales during its first full sales
month and the TL performance luxury sedan remained Acura's best selling
model in September, delivering 5,334 units.
* All Percentages calculated on 26 selling d
ays in September 2006 versus
25 selling days in September 2005 and 230 year-to-date selling days in
2006 versus 229 in 2005
Acura light truck sales increased 7.3 percent* over last year to 49,114
units and broke the previous September record of 44,271 set in 2004,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced today. American Honda sales
continued on a record-setting pace of 1,160,510 cars and light trucks,
increasing 3.8 percent over last year on a daily selling rate basis,
putting the company on target for a 13th straight year of sales increases.
"Year-to-date, sales continue to show strong momentum," said ****
Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "Our diverse vehicle
lineup is well-equipped to adapt to a changing marketplace."
The Honda Division posted a strong month with 99,903 cars and light
trucks, yielding a year-to-date sales increase of 5.8 percent to 1,011,420
units. The Civic Hybrid model posted record September sales of 2,508 units,
an increase of 25.9 percent over the same period in 2005.
In addition, several light truck models posted September records,
including CR-V, Odyssey and Ridgeline, with increases of 18.5, 7.4 and 0.5
percent respectively compared with the same month last year. Honda Division
light truck sales increased 5.0 percent for the month to a record 43,408
units sold. Ridgeline pick-up truck sales are up 49.1 percent for the year
to 38,613 units.
Acura posted record September light truck sales of 5,706 units and
missed setting a new all-time September record by a mere 311 sales. The
all-new RDX crossover SUV posted 1,704 sales during its first full sales
month and the TL performance luxury sedan remained Acura's best selling
model in September, delivering 5,334 units.
* All Percentages calculated on 26 selling d
ays in September 2006 versus
25 selling days in September 2005 and 230 year-to-date selling days in
2006 versus 229 in 2005
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American Honda Vehicle Sales For September 2006
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
September September DSR** September September DSR**
2006 2005 % Chg. 2006 2005 % Chg.
American Honda
Total 116,226 121,163 -7.8% 1,160,510 1,112,917 3.8%
Total Car Sales 67,112 77,157 -16.4% 665,012 649,564 1.9%
Total Truck
Sales 49,114 44,006 7.3% 495,498 463,353 6.5%
Honda Total
Car Sales 56,495 64,794 -16.2% 556,366 533,302 3.9%
Honda Total
Truck Sales 43,408 39,735 5.0% 455,054 418,906 8.2%
Acura Total
Car Sales 10,617 12,363 -17.4% 108,646 116,262 -7.0%
Acura Total
Truck Sales 5,706 4,271 28.5% 40,444 44,447 -9.4%
Domestic Car Sales* 53,204 62,033 -17.5% 529,616 530,623 -0.6%
Honda Division 47,870 55,805 -17.5% 475,342 472,092 0.3%
Acura Division 5,334 6,228 -17.6% 54,274 58,531 -7.7%
Domestic Truck
Sales* 36,929 34,117 4.1% 379,474 348,609 8.4%
Honda Division 31,223 29,846 0.6% 339,030 304,162 11.0%
Acura Division 5,706 4,271 28.5% 40,444 44,447 -9.4%
Import Car Sales 13,908 15,124 -11.6% 135,396 118,941 13.3%
Honda Division 8,625 8,989 -7.7% 81,024 61,210 31.8%
Acura Division 5,283 6,135 -17.2% 54,372 57,731 -6.2%
Import Truck Sales 12,185 9,889 18.5% 116,024 114,744 0.7%
Honda Division 12,185 9,889 18.5% 116,024 114,744 0.7%
MODEL BREAKOUTS
BY DIVISION
Honda Division
Total 99,903 104,529 -8.1% 1,011,420 952,208 5.8%
Fit 1,986 20,302
Accord * 27,759 33,884 -21.2% 278,422 292,398 -5.2%
Memo: Accord
Hybrid 389 2,352 -84.1% 4,637 14,003 -67.0%
Civic * 26,331 30,165 -16.1% 251,543 233,838 7.1%
Memo: Civic
Hybrid 2,508 1,916 25.9% 24,349 21,022 15.3%
S2000 400 659 -41.6% 5,391 6,533 -17.8%
Insight 19 83 -78.0% 708 527 33.8%
FCX 0 3 0 6
Odyssey * 13,790 12,347 7.4% 139,378 133,639 3.8%
Pilot * 10,001 9,198 4.5% 119,337 101,653 16.9%
CR-V 12,185 9,889 18.5% 116,024 114,744 0.7%
Element * 3,969 4,988 -23.5% 41,702 43,083 -3.6%
Ridgeline 3,463 3,313 0.5% 38,613 25,787 49.1%
Acura Division
Total 16,323 16,634 -5.6% 149,090 160,709 -7.6%
RSX 1,385 1,606 -17.1% 15,397 16,287 -5.9%
CL * 0 0 0 1
TL * 5,334 6,228 -17.6% 54,274 58,530 -7.7%
TSX 2,882 2,960 -6.4% 29,837 27,817 6.8%
RL 1,015 1,552 -37.1% 9,081 13,446 -32.8%
NSX 1 17 -94.3% 57 181 -68.6%
MDX * 4,002 4,271 -9.9% 37,379 44,447 -16.3%
RDX * 1,704 3,065
Selling Days 26 25 230 229
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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Chrysler Group Reports U.S. Sales for September 2006
* Minivan sales improve 53 percent year-over-year, strengthening segment
leadership
* Jeep(R) Commander leads strong 11 percent increase in SUV sales, sets
monthly sales record
* Jeep Compass sales continue to gain momentum in the marketplace
* Dodge Nitro explodes into Dodge showrooms with strong September start
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group
reported sales for September 2006 of 168,888 units; a decline of 7 percent
(4 percent decline, unadjusted) compared to September 2005 sales of 175,556
units. Sales are reported on an adjusted basis unless otherwise indicated.
"The new, more fuel-efficient products in our portfolio are available
in the marketplace, and customers are responding positively to their
arrival," said Steven Landry, Vice President - Sales and Field Operations,
Chrysler Group. "The Dodge Caliber and Jeep(R) Compass are both strong
selling products and the Dodge Nitro is showing great momentum in the short
time it has been available. And, we've got more great products to launch in
the fourth quarter."
The performance of several products in key segments such as minivans
and sport-utility vehicles posted significant sales gains during September,
while new product introductions continue to gain momentum and lead the way
for additional new product deliveries in the fourth quarter.
Minivans
Chrysler Group strengthened its leadership in the minivan segment with
the Dodge Caravan and the Chrysler Town & Country, both of which offer the
exclusive Stow 'n Go(R) seating and storage system. Sales for Chrysler
Group minivans increased 53 percent, posting sales of 33,122 units for
September. Previous year sales were 20,784 units.
Sport-utility Vehicles
The Jeep Commander contributed to a strong 11 percent increase in sales
of the sport-utility category for the Chrysler Group and a 22 percent rise
in Jeep brand sales. The Jeep Commander posted a monthly sales record of
9,780 units, an increase of 517 percent over September 2005 sales of 1,524
units, the first month it was available.
New Products
Several new products contributed to Chrysler Group sales and are
receiving positive customer response. The Dodge Caliber, which is making
headway in the small car segment, posted healthy sales of 8,243 units in
September. Since its inception, the Dodge Caliber has posted sales of
68,001 units.
The Jeep Compass continues its strong momentum, posting sales of 3,680
units, an increase of 85 percent over August 2006 sales of 2,061 units. The
Jeep Compass expands the product portfolio of the Jeep brand with an
all-new, modern-styled compact Jeep that delivers fun, freedom, utility,
excellent fuel efficiency and Jeep 4x4 capability at a terrific value.
The Chrysler Aspen launched in September, posted sales of 734 units,
while the Dodge Nitro posted sales of 966 units in its first month of
availability. The all-new 2007 Chrysler Aspen is the latest addition to the
Chrysler brand showroom -- a premium SUV that is a value alternative to
luxury-priced competitors while offering fuel-saving MDS technology,
best-in-class torque, horsepower and interior room.
Chrysler Group announces its "All About The Best" 0 percent financing
for 60 months on a majority of 2006 Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge products.
Qualifying customers can choose 0 percent financing for 60 months or cash
back amounts up to $6,000. The program runs through Oct. 31, 2006. Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum, and Dodge Charger vehicles are excluded.
"We intend to remain competitive in the marketplace with great new
fuel- efficient product introductions like the Jeep Compass and Dodge
Nitro," said Michael Manley, Vice President - Sales Strategy and Dealer
Operations, Chrysler Group. "Our hallmark is great products at a great
value with the best of American and German engineering and design. We
intend to rely on those strengths and offer something truly unique to
customers in the market who want to buy a new vehicle."
Chrysler Group finished the month with 533,220 units of inventory, or
an 82-day supply.
leadership
* Jeep(R) Commander leads strong 11 percent increase in SUV sales, sets
monthly sales record
* Jeep Compass sales continue to gain momentum in the marketplace
* Dodge Nitro explodes into Dodge showrooms with strong September start
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group
reported sales for September 2006 of 168,888 units; a decline of 7 percent
(4 percent decline, unadjusted) compared to September 2005 sales of 175,556
units. Sales are reported on an adjusted basis unless otherwise indicated.
"The new, more fuel-efficient products in our portfolio are available
in the marketplace, and customers are responding positively to their
arrival," said Steven Landry, Vice President - Sales and Field Operations,
Chrysler Group. "The Dodge Caliber and Jeep(R) Compass are both strong
selling products and the Dodge Nitro is showing great momentum in the short
time it has been available. And, we've got more great products to launch in
the fourth quarter."
The performance of several products in key segments such as minivans
and sport-utility vehicles posted significant sales gains during September,
while new product introductions continue to gain momentum and lead the way
for additional new product deliveries in the fourth quarter.
Minivans
Chrysler Group strengthened its leadership in the minivan segment with
the Dodge Caravan and the Chrysler Town & Country, both of which offer the
exclusive Stow 'n Go(R) seating and storage system. Sales for Chrysler
Group minivans increased 53 percent, posting sales of 33,122 units for
September. Previous year sales were 20,784 units.
Sport-utility Vehicles
The Jeep Commander contributed to a strong 11 percent increase in sales
of the sport-utility category for the Chrysler Group and a 22 percent rise
in Jeep brand sales. The Jeep Commander posted a monthly sales record of
9,780 units, an increase of 517 percent over September 2005 sales of 1,524
units, the first month it was available.
New Products
Several new products contributed to Chrysler Group sales and are
receiving positive customer response. The Dodge Caliber, which is making
headway in the small car segment, posted healthy sales of 8,243 units in
September. Since its inception, the Dodge Caliber has posted sales of
68,001 units.
The Jeep Compass continues its strong momentum, posting sales of 3,680
units, an increase of 85 percent over August 2006 sales of 2,061 units. The
Jeep Compass expands the product portfolio of the Jeep brand with an
all-new, modern-styled compact Jeep that delivers fun, freedom, utility,
excellent fuel efficiency and Jeep 4x4 capability at a terrific value.
The Chrysler Aspen launched in September, posted sales of 734 units,
while the Dodge Nitro posted sales of 966 units in its first month of
availability. The all-new 2007 Chrysler Aspen is the latest addition to the
Chrysler brand showroom -- a premium SUV that is a value alternative to
luxury-priced competitors while offering fuel-saving MDS technology,
best-in-class torque, horsepower and interior room.
Chrysler Group announces its "All About The Best" 0 percent financing
for 60 months on a majority of 2006 Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge products.
Qualifying customers can choose 0 percent financing for 60 months or cash
back amounts up to $6,000. The program runs through Oct. 31, 2006. Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum, and Dodge Charger vehicles are excluded.
"We intend to remain competitive in the marketplace with great new
fuel- efficient product introductions like the Jeep Compass and Dodge
Nitro," said Michael Manley, Vice President - Sales Strategy and Dealer
Operations, Chrysler Group. "Our hallmark is great products at a great
value with the best of American and German engineering and design. We
intend to rely on those strengths and offer something truly unique to
customers in the market who want to buy a new vehicle."
Chrysler Group finished the month with 533,220 units of inventory, or
an 82-day supply.
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DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru
September 2006
Month Sales DR % Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change
Sebring 1,664 6,116 -74% -73%
Concorde 0 0 0% 0%
300 10,632 12,283 -17% -13%
Crossfire 1,431 1,227 12% 17%
PT Cruiser 10,675 11,742 -13% -9%
Aspen 734 0 0% 0%
Pacifica 7,446 5,784 24% 29%
Town & Country 14,629 8,394 68% 74%
CHRYSLER BRAND 47,211 45,546 0% 4%
Compass 3,680 0 0% 0%
Wrangler 5,032 5,463 -11% -8%
Liberty 12,367 12,108 -2% 2%
Grand Cherokee 11,034 14,025 -24% -21%
Commander 9,780 1,524 517% 542%
JEEP BRAND 41,893 33,120 22% 26%
Neon 67 12,344 -99% -99%
Caliber 8,243 0 0% 0%
Stratus 371 6,249 -94% -94%
Intrepid 0 0 0% 0%
Charger 10,228 6,809 44% 50%
Viper 110 98 8% 12%
Magnum 3,668 2,876 23% 28%
Dakota 4,617 8,921 -50% -48%
Ram P/U 25,081 35,502 -32% -29%
Caravan 18,493 12,390 44% 49%
Durango 5,652 9,656 -44% -41%
Nitro 966 0 0% 0%
Ram Van/Wagon 0 3 -100% -100%
Sprinter Van 2,288 2,042 8% 12%
DODGE BRAND 79,784 96,890 -21% -18%
TOTAL CHRYSLER
GROUP 168,888 175,556 -7% -4%
TOTAL CG
CAR 33,716 45,941 -29% -27%
TOTAL CG
TRUCK 135,172 129,615 0% 4%
Selling Days 26 25
Sales CYTD DR % Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change
Sebring 46,726 68,543 -32% -32%
Concorde 0 210 -100% -100%
300 106,107 106,384 -1% 0%
Crossfire 7,381 11,503 -36% -36%
PT Cruiser 106,114 100,179 5% 6%
Aspen 734 0 0% 0%
Pacifica 60,885 67,282 -10% -10%
Town & Country 127,053 141,301 -10% -10%
CHRYSLER BRAND 455,000 495,402 -9% -8%
Compass 6,448 0 0% 0%
Wrangler 54,234 64,697 -17% -16%
Liberty 103,214 130,986 -22% -21%
Grand Cherokee 109,158 163,821 -34% -33%
Commander 64,829 1,524 4135% 4154%
JEEP BRAND 337,883 361,028 -7% -6%
Neon 17,044 99,332 -83% -83%
Caliber 68,001 0 0% 0%
Stratus 50,284 77,167 -35% -35%
Intrepid 0 298 -100% -100%
Charger 87,768 23,721 268% 270%
Viper 1,113 1,157 -4% -4%
Magnum 32,646 42,671 -24% -23%
Dakota 61,473 86,243 -29% -29%
Ram P/U 275,225 318,812 -14% -14%
Caravan 170,351 179,307 -5% -5%
Durango 53,417 90,792 -41% -41%
Nitro 966 0 0% 0%
Ram Van/Wagon 0 405 -100% -100%
Sprinter Van 16,777 14,337 17% 17%
DODGE BRAND 835,065 934,242 -11% -11%
TOTAL CHRYSLER
GROUP 1,627,948 1,790,672 -9% -9%
TOTAL CG
CAR 394,407 403,838 -3% -2%
TOTAL CG
TRUCK 1,233,541 1,386,834 -11% -11%
Selling Days 230 229
SOURCE Chrysler Group
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September 2006 U.S.Auto Sales Scorecard
Ford F-Series September's Number One Seller
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October 3, 2006 Reuters created this list of the September 2006 top 20 selling cars and light trucks the U.S. : RANK VEHICLE 2006 2005 '05 RANK %Chng 1 Ford F-Series pickup 616,785 694,690 1 -11.2 2 Chevy Silverado-C/K pickup486,901 570,278 2 -14.6 3.Toyota Camry 340,905 336,349 3 +1.4 4 Toyota Corolla / Matrix 306,353 265,426 6 +15.4 5 Honda Accord 278,422 292,398 5 -4.8 6 Dodge Ram P/U (pickup) 275,225 318,812 4 -13.7 7 Honda Civic 251,543 233,838 7 +7.6 8 Chevrolet Impala 219,167 182,279 13 +20.2 9 Chevrolet Cobalt 178,558 166,331 15 +7.4 10 Nissan Altima 174,661 205,145 9 -14.9 11 Dodge Caravan 170,351 179,307 12 - 5.0 12 GMC Sierra pickup 159,733 187,371 10 -14.8 13 Ford Taurus 147,996 161,667 16 -8.5 14 Ford Explorer 143,270 196,878 8 -27.2 15 Ford Focus 140,830 155,072 17 -9.2 16 Honda Odyssey 139,378 133,639 20 +4.3 17 Chevrolet Malibu 134,321 162,891 18 -17.5 18 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 134,046 190,964 11 -29.8 19 Ford Econoline/Club Wagon133,391 135,801 21 -1.8 20 Ford Mustang 133,269 128,485 24 +3.7
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Kia Motors America Sets New September Sales Record
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today
announced a new September sales record of 23,877 units, a 2.0-percent
increase over the same period last year. Year-to-date sales also improved
over last year's record numbers, totaling 221,998 units for Kia, a
2.6-percent increase.
"Kia continues to build momentum with another month of record sales,"
said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of KMA. "With the new auto
show season on the way, keep an eye out for more exciting product from
Kia."
The Kia Sorento posted a strong September with 5,582 units sold. The
Kia Sportage also sold well with 3,178 units.
Kia Motors America -- the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia
Motors Corp. in Seoul, South Korea -- offers a complete line of vehicles
through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States. For more
information visit http://www.kiamedia.com.
announced a new September sales record of 23,877 units, a 2.0-percent
increase over the same period last year. Year-to-date sales also improved
over last year's record numbers, totaling 221,998 units for Kia, a
2.6-percent increase.
"Kia continues to build momentum with another month of record sales,"
said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of KMA. "With the new auto
show season on the way, keep an eye out for more exciting product from
Kia."
The Kia Sorento posted a strong September with 5,582 units sold. The
Kia Sportage also sold well with 3,178 units.
Kia Motors America -- the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia
Motors Corp. in Seoul, South Korea -- offers a complete line of vehicles
through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States. For more
information visit http://www.kiamedia.com.
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MONTH OF SEPTEMBER YEAR-TO-DATE
Model 2006 2005 2006 2005
Rio 1,770 2,814 20,768 23,492
Spectra 4,966 6,951 55,910 47,246
Sportage 3,178 2,754 26,371 20,800
Optima 3,296 2,200 28,354 33,440
Sedona 4,680 3,419 41,481 42,534
Sorento 5,582 4,186 41,141 35,418
Amanti 405 1,080 7,973 13,432
Total 23,877 23,404 221,998 216,362
SOURCE Kia Motors America
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I was trying to look at this as well but I was trying to see if we could get enough information to only do the V8s and I don't think we have that for all the models. We all know the sixes outsell the eights but you have to wonder if the price of gas had much effect. I don't remember exactly but I think the 550 had something like 330 sales while the M5 was 99. I am not sure why I was fascinated by that. Whether the 550 was lower than I would have imagined or that there are that many people opting for the M5. About the only thing that really caught my eye, even though the numbers are down is that the 300C, Magnum, and Charger are selling around 24,000 a month. I think DC should be pretty pleased with that all things considered.
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Fit sales have always been dependent on supply. If Honda's supply was able to meet demand, then the Fit wouldn't have one of the shortest 'Days on lot' in the industry. Fit worldwide sales should be expected to drop. It is in fact an 'old' model everywhere else in the world. We've received the Fit in the US during the middle of it's model cycle.
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Ford F-Series September's Number One Seller
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October 3, 2006 Reuters created this list of the September 2006 top 20 selling cars and light trucks the U.S. : RANK VEHICLE 2006 2005 '05 RANK %Chng 1 Ford F-Series pickup 616,785 694,690 1 -11.2 2 Chevy Silverado-C/K pickup486,901 570,278 2 -14.6 3.Toyota Camry 340,905 336,349 3 +1.4 4 Toyota Corolla / Matrix 306,353 265,426 6 +15.4 5 Honda Accord 278,422 292,398 5 -4.8 6 Dodge Ram P/U (pickup) 275,225 318,812 4 -13.7 7 Honda Civic 251,543 233,838 7 +7.6 8 Chevrolet Impala 219,167 182,279 13 +20.2 9 Chevrolet Cobalt 178,558 166,331 15 +7.4 10 Nissan Altima 174,661 205,145 9 -14.9 11 Dodge Caravan 170,351 179,307 12 - 5.0 12 GMC Sierra pickup 159,733 187,371 10 -14.8 13 Ford Taurus 147,996 161,667 16 -8.5 14 Ford Explorer 143,270 196,878 8 -27.2 15 Ford Focus 140,830 155,072 17 -9.2 16 Honda Odyssey 139,378 133,639 20 +4.3 17 Chevrolet Malibu 134,321 162,891 18 -17.5 18 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 134,046 190,964 11 -29.8 19 Ford Econoline/Club Wagon133,391 135,801 21 -1.8 20 Ford Mustang 133,269 128,485 24 +3.7
Interesting numbers... # entries and totals top 20 by manufacturer:
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Ford: 6 1315541 GM: 6 1312726 Honda: 3 669343 Toyota: 2 647258 Dodge: 2 445576 Nissan: 1 174661
Last edited by bitkahuna; Oct 4, 2006 at 05:14 AM.
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Ron - the 550/M5 numbers are down due to the model changeover. What is weird is that the M5 actually outsold the 550 from Sept 05-Dec 05 (not sure on the exact months).
edit: correction, only the M5 is going through a model changeover - but 5-series production was stopped during August for the "holiday"
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I was trying to look at this as well but I was trying to see if we could get enough information to only do the V8s and I don't think we have that for all the models. We all know the sixes outsell the eights but you have to wonder if the price of gas had much effect. I don't remember exactly but I think the 550 had something like 330 sales while the M5 was 99. I am not sure why I was fascinated by that. Whether the 550 was lower than I would have imagined or that there are that many people opting for the M5. About the only thing that really caught my eye, even though the numbers are down is that the 300C, Magnum, and Charger are selling around 24,000 a month. I think DC should be pretty pleased with that all things considered.
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Toyota & Honda Pass 2 of the Big 3 in Canada
Sales @ Toyota/Honda Overtake 2 of the Big 3
GREG KEENAN
AUTO INDUSTRY REPORTER
The old order that has dominated Canada's vehicle market for generations faded away in September as two of the once-mighty Big Three tumbled out of the top three rankings.
Toyota Canada Inc. and Honda Canada Inc. jumped into the second and third spots ahead of DaimlerChrysler Canada Ltd. and Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd., marking the first time both Japan-based companies have been in the top three.
Traditional leader General Motors of Canada Ltd. still tops the rankings with an 8-per-cent rise last month, but combined market share for the world's largest auto maker, Chrysler and Ford fell to less than 50 per cent in Canada last month for just the second time.
"This is a watershed moment in the history of the Canadian automotive sector," said analyst Dennis DesRosiers, who has been watching the industry for 20 years.
The strong showings by Honda and Toyota helped propel sales ahead by 9 per cent last month from year-earlier levels.
Last month's sales of 136,057 compare with the weak 124,447 performance a year earlier, but they still represent the first time this year that the industry has had two positive months in a row.
Chrysler, Ford and GM also posted sales increases, but they were outpaced by Honda, which rode a 46-per-cent surge to its best September on record.
Canadians bought a record 7,586 compact Civic cars last month.
That's more than twice as many Civics as Chrysler's total passenger car sales of 3,775 and more than Ford's car total of 4,154.
Toyota's sales jumped 12 per cent, giving it a record for September -- the ninth consecutive monthly record.
"The Japanese are benefiting from continuous improvement in their product, penetration of new segments of the market and a steady strengthening of their dealer bodies," said John Casesa, a veteran industry observer and managing partner of Casesa Shapiro LLC.
It's inevitable that Toyota's market share will grow in North America, Mr. Casesa added, because of Detroit's near-term strategy of shrinking in order to deal with a financial crisis.
Toyota was helped by a strong market in September in Canada, said Tony Wearing, managing director of Toyota Canada.
New products such as the mid-sized Camry and FJ sport utility vehicle have been well received, Mr. Wearing said, adding that Toyota has strong entries in two key markets in Canada -- subcompact and compact.
Neither Ford nor Chrysler has a subcompact to compete with Toyota's Yaris, the Honda Fit, the Versa from Nissan Canada Inc. and Chevrolet and Pontiac models from GM.
Mr. DesRosiers noted that sales rose for both Ford and Chrysler, just not to the same extent as at Honda and Toyota.
It's not the advent of a new Big Three, he said, but perhaps the beginning of a Big One, with GM in the lead and four rivals fighting it out for the second through fifth spots.
In the U.S. market, Toyota Motor Corp. came within a whisker of overtaking Ford Motor Co. for second spot behind General Motors Corp. and finished well ahead of No. 4 Chrysler.
Ford's sales rose 5 per cent, thanks to a recovery in sales of pickup trucks and long-suffering truck-based sport utility vehicles such as Explorer and Expedition.
GM's sales slid 7 per cent, while Chrysler posted a 4-per-cent decline.
The jump in Ford's SUV sales should not be taken as a sign of a turnaround in a critical market for the Detroit-based companies, said George Pipas, Ford's director of sales analysis.
"The rate of decline in these categories industry-wide might not be so severe as it has been in the past 24 months," Mr. Pipas said on a conference call.
That experience was not universal, however.
GM's mid-sized, frame-based SUVs slid in the U.S. market, while, Cadillac SUVs jumped up 35 per cent.
Sales of the Dodge Durango slumped 44 per cent for Chrysler in the United States.
GREG KEENAN
AUTO INDUSTRY REPORTER
The old order that has dominated Canada's vehicle market for generations faded away in September as two of the once-mighty Big Three tumbled out of the top three rankings.
Toyota Canada Inc. and Honda Canada Inc. jumped into the second and third spots ahead of DaimlerChrysler Canada Ltd. and Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd., marking the first time both Japan-based companies have been in the top three.
Traditional leader General Motors of Canada Ltd. still tops the rankings with an 8-per-cent rise last month, but combined market share for the world's largest auto maker, Chrysler and Ford fell to less than 50 per cent in Canada last month for just the second time.
"This is a watershed moment in the history of the Canadian automotive sector," said analyst Dennis DesRosiers, who has been watching the industry for 20 years.
The strong showings by Honda and Toyota helped propel sales ahead by 9 per cent last month from year-earlier levels.
Last month's sales of 136,057 compare with the weak 124,447 performance a year earlier, but they still represent the first time this year that the industry has had two positive months in a row.
Chrysler, Ford and GM also posted sales increases, but they were outpaced by Honda, which rode a 46-per-cent surge to its best September on record.
Canadians bought a record 7,586 compact Civic cars last month.
That's more than twice as many Civics as Chrysler's total passenger car sales of 3,775 and more than Ford's car total of 4,154.
Toyota's sales jumped 12 per cent, giving it a record for September -- the ninth consecutive monthly record.
"The Japanese are benefiting from continuous improvement in their product, penetration of new segments of the market and a steady strengthening of their dealer bodies," said John Casesa, a veteran industry observer and managing partner of Casesa Shapiro LLC.
It's inevitable that Toyota's market share will grow in North America, Mr. Casesa added, because of Detroit's near-term strategy of shrinking in order to deal with a financial crisis.
Toyota was helped by a strong market in September in Canada, said Tony Wearing, managing director of Toyota Canada.
New products such as the mid-sized Camry and FJ sport utility vehicle have been well received, Mr. Wearing said, adding that Toyota has strong entries in two key markets in Canada -- subcompact and compact.
Neither Ford nor Chrysler has a subcompact to compete with Toyota's Yaris, the Honda Fit, the Versa from Nissan Canada Inc. and Chevrolet and Pontiac models from GM.
Mr. DesRosiers noted that sales rose for both Ford and Chrysler, just not to the same extent as at Honda and Toyota.
It's not the advent of a new Big Three, he said, but perhaps the beginning of a Big One, with GM in the lead and four rivals fighting it out for the second through fifth spots.
In the U.S. market, Toyota Motor Corp. came within a whisker of overtaking Ford Motor Co. for second spot behind General Motors Corp. and finished well ahead of No. 4 Chrysler.
Ford's sales rose 5 per cent, thanks to a recovery in sales of pickup trucks and long-suffering truck-based sport utility vehicles such as Explorer and Expedition.
GM's sales slid 7 per cent, while Chrysler posted a 4-per-cent decline.
The jump in Ford's SUV sales should not be taken as a sign of a turnaround in a critical market for the Detroit-based companies, said George Pipas, Ford's director of sales analysis.
"The rate of decline in these categories industry-wide might not be so severe as it has been in the past 24 months," Mr. Pipas said on a conference call.
That experience was not universal, however.
GM's mid-sized, frame-based SUVs slid in the U.S. market, while, Cadillac SUVs jumped up 35 per cent.
Sales of the Dodge Durango slumped 44 per cent for Chrysler in the United States.