Dec 2006 and 2006 Year End Sales aka Lexus #1 again
01-02-07, 08:19 AM
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Dec 2006 and 2006 Year End Sales aka Lexus #1 again
Alright, another #1 for Lexus, I believe this is the 7th consecutive year and 3rd year over 300k sales in a year
Please post all info and your thoughts here!! What a great sales year it was for our favorite brand and quite a few brands.
Please post all info and your thoughts here!! What a great sales year it was for our favorite brand and quite a few brands.
01-03-07, 07:32 AM
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Audi
03 January 2007
AUDI ANNOUNCES RECORD U.S. SALES DURING 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Audi of America, Inc. set sales records during December 2006 and for the calendar year 2006, eclipsing the previous annual sales high set three years ago. Audi sold 11,897 vehicles in December, bringing the brand’s annual total sales to 90,116.
Audi’s December 2006 record sales were 34.6% ahead of year-ago sales. The calendar year sales represented an 8.5% increase over 2005.
Late in the day on Saturday, December 30, Miami-based Audi dealership The Collection recorded the record-breaking sale. The pervious annual sales record was 86,421.
“2006 was a fantastic year for Audi,” stated Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President of Audi of America, Inc. “We set an all-time sales record, opened our 100th exclusive dealership, attained class-leading residuals for our volume models, made great strides in customer satisfaction, and had very successful launches for our Audi Q7, A4 and S4 Cabriolets, and S6 and S8 models.”
The record-setting year was aided by strong sales of the A3, A4, and Audi Q7 models. The A4/S4 model line, Audi’s largest selling model in the United States, saw a 1.9% increase over the previous year with 49,862 sales. The A3, introduced in 2005, had an increase of 49.2%. The Audi Q7, introduced in June of 2006, sold 10,003 units for the year.
Regionally, the Miami area market set records for the month of December, as well as during each of the four quarters and for the calendar year. The four Miami-based dealers – The Collection (Coral Gables, Fla.), Champion Audi (Coral Springs, Fla.), Prestige Imports (North Miami, Fla.), and Champion Audi (Pompano Beach, Fla.). – were all top 10 sales leaders nationally for Audi.
Audi’s de Nysschen feels that 2007 will be another fast-paced year for the brand. “2007 looks to be just as exciting,” said de Nysschen. “Several dealers will complete Audi-exclusive dealerships and we’ll launch several highly anticipated vehicles, including the R8, TT, and A5 models. This will be the ‘Year of Emotion’ for Audi in America.”
Audi of America is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., and markets a line of luxury cars built in plants in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm, Germany; Bratislava, Slovakia; Györ, Hungary; and Changchun, China (local market only). The parent company, Audi AG, is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany.
AUDI ANNOUNCES RECORD U.S. SALES DURING 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Audi of America, Inc. set sales records during December 2006 and for the calendar year 2006, eclipsing the previous annual sales high set three years ago. Audi sold 11,897 vehicles in December, bringing the brand’s annual total sales to 90,116.
Audi’s December 2006 record sales were 34.6% ahead of year-ago sales. The calendar year sales represented an 8.5% increase over 2005.
Late in the day on Saturday, December 30, Miami-based Audi dealership The Collection recorded the record-breaking sale. The pervious annual sales record was 86,421.
“2006 was a fantastic year for Audi,” stated Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President of Audi of America, Inc. “We set an all-time sales record, opened our 100th exclusive dealership, attained class-leading residuals for our volume models, made great strides in customer satisfaction, and had very successful launches for our Audi Q7, A4 and S4 Cabriolets, and S6 and S8 models.”
The record-setting year was aided by strong sales of the A3, A4, and Audi Q7 models. The A4/S4 model line, Audi’s largest selling model in the United States, saw a 1.9% increase over the previous year with 49,862 sales. The A3, introduced in 2005, had an increase of 49.2%. The Audi Q7, introduced in June of 2006, sold 10,003 units for the year.
Regionally, the Miami area market set records for the month of December, as well as during each of the four quarters and for the calendar year. The four Miami-based dealers – The Collection (Coral Gables, Fla.), Champion Audi (Coral Springs, Fla.), Prestige Imports (North Miami, Fla.), and Champion Audi (Pompano Beach, Fla.). – were all top 10 sales leaders nationally for Audi.
Audi’s de Nysschen feels that 2007 will be another fast-paced year for the brand. “2007 looks to be just as exciting,” said de Nysschen. “Several dealers will complete Audi-exclusive dealerships and we’ll launch several highly anticipated vehicles, including the R8, TT, and A5 models. This will be the ‘Year of Emotion’ for Audi in America.”
Audi of America is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., and markets a line of luxury cars built in plants in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm, Germany; Bratislava, Slovakia; Györ, Hungary; and Changchun, China (local market only). The parent company, Audi AG, is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany.
01-03-07, 08:37 AM
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Super Moderator
DCX (Preliminary)
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports One Percent Decrease in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for December 2006
-- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 190,415 Vehicles, a 1 Percent Increase
for December 2006
-- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 28,115 units for December 2006,
boosting the company to its thirteenth consecutive year of sales growth.
NEW YORK, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE:
DCX), the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales
of 218,530 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for December 2006, a 1 percent
decrease compared to December 2005. For the full calendar year 2006,
DaimlerChrysler U.S. passenger sales were 2,390,585, down 5 percent
compared to the year before when 2,529,254 vehicles were sold. All sales
figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Chrysler Group, which consists of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge
brands, posted sales of 190.415 vehicles in the U.S., an increase of 1
percent.
Following global sales growth of 4.7 percent to 2.83 million units in
2005, Chrysler Group launched 10 all-new vehicles in 2006, including some
of the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the company's history. Reinforcing
its position as America's favorite convertible company, the Chrysler Group
is raising the roof on the convertible segment with the all-new 2008
Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The vehicle offers what no other convertible
has offered before - three automatically latching convertible top options
in vinyl, cloth or a body-color painted steel retractable hard top, all of
which can be retracted with a push of a button on the key fob. The Chrysler
Sebring Convertible achieves excellent fuel efficiency of 31 mpg and has
Flexible-fuel Vehicle (FFV) engine availability, making the 2008 Chrysler
Sebring Convertible a solid contender.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported sales of 28,115 units for December,
boosting the company to its thirteenth consecutive year of sales growth.
The company closed the year with 248,080 units sold, an 11 percent increase
over the previous record year in 2005.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be
announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups.
December 2006 had 26 selling days while December 2005 had 27 selling days.
-- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 190,415 Vehicles, a 1 Percent Increase
for December 2006
-- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 28,115 units for December 2006,
boosting the company to its thirteenth consecutive year of sales growth.
NEW YORK, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE:
DCX), the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales
of 218,530 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for December 2006, a 1 percent
decrease compared to December 2005. For the full calendar year 2006,
DaimlerChrysler U.S. passenger sales were 2,390,585, down 5 percent
compared to the year before when 2,529,254 vehicles were sold. All sales
figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Chrysler Group, which consists of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge
brands, posted sales of 190.415 vehicles in the U.S., an increase of 1
percent.
Following global sales growth of 4.7 percent to 2.83 million units in
2005, Chrysler Group launched 10 all-new vehicles in 2006, including some
of the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the company's history. Reinforcing
its position as America's favorite convertible company, the Chrysler Group
is raising the roof on the convertible segment with the all-new 2008
Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The vehicle offers what no other convertible
has offered before - three automatically latching convertible top options
in vinyl, cloth or a body-color painted steel retractable hard top, all of
which can be retracted with a push of a button on the key fob. The Chrysler
Sebring Convertible achieves excellent fuel efficiency of 31 mpg and has
Flexible-fuel Vehicle (FFV) engine availability, making the 2008 Chrysler
Sebring Convertible a solid contender.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported sales of 28,115 units for December,
boosting the company to its thirteenth consecutive year of sales growth.
The company closed the year with 248,080 units sold, an 11 percent increase
over the previous record year in 2005.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be
announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups.
December 2006 had 26 selling days while December 2005 had 27 selling days.
Code:
DaimlerChrysler AG U.S. Sales Summary Through December 2006
Month Sales % Sales CYTD %
Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
CHRYSLER GROUP 190,415 189,449 1 % 2,142,505 2,304,833 -7 %
MERCEDES-BENZ USA 28,115 31,192 -10 % 248,080 224,421 11 %
DAIMLERCHRYSLER 218,530 220,641 -1 % 2,390,585 2,529,254 -5 %
Selling Days 26 27 306 307
SOURCE DaimlerChrysler AG
01-03-07, 09:51 AM
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Super Moderator
Ford Motor Company Reports December and Full Year 2006 U.S. Sales
Ford Motor Company Reports December and Full Year 2006 U.S. Sales; Full Year Car Sales Are Higher for the Second Year in a Row
* Ford's December sales totaled 233,621, down 13 percent compared with a
year ago.
* Full year sales totaled 2.9 million, down 8 percent.
* Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ lift full year car sales 5
percent - first back-to-back increase since 1993-1994.
* Full year truck sales decline 14 percent.
* All-new Expedition and Navigator (up 12 percent each) close 2006 with
higher sales each month in the fourth quarter.
* Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers debut in December.
* Land Rover sets full year sales record.
* Ford end of year inventories totaled 590,000 units - 143,000 less than a
year ago. Less than 10 percent are 2006 models.
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company's
(NYSE: F) dealers delivered 233,621 new vehicles to U.S. customers in
December, down 13 percent compared with a year ago. Lower F-Series sales
(down 21 percent compared with last December's near-record month) and lower
sales for the discontinued Taurus and Freestar minivan more than accounted
for the decline.
Full year sales totaled 2.9 million, down 8 percent compared with full
year 2005. Car sales were 5 percent higher than a year ago. It was the
second year in a row of higher car sales and the first back-to-back
increase since 1993-1994. Ford's new mid-size sedans were the major factors
behind the increase as combined sales for the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan,
and Lincoln MKZ totaled 211,469. Awareness and demand for these award
winning products continues to grow. In December, Fusion sales were up 67
percent, Milan sales were up 36 percent, and MKZ sales were up 78 percent.
MKZ sales of 3,795 were the highest for any month.
Full year truck sales were down 14 percent as higher gasoline prices
and long-term demographic trends drove SUV sales lower and a soft housing
industry weighed on full-size truck sales. Ford believes these factors will
continue to weigh on these segments in 2007. New products should help
mitigate these factors. The company's new full-size SUVs, Ford Expedition
and Lincoln Navigator, closed 2006 by posting higher sales each month in
the fourth quarter. The company will soon introduce a new Super Duty
F-Series pickup truck. This model accounts for about 40 percent of total
F-Series sales.
Conversely, passenger car sales and crossover utility vehicles (CUVs)
should continue to benefit from demographic trends (notably the aging of
the baby boomer generation) and higher gasoline prices. In December, the
company expanded its CUV line with the introduction of the Ford Edge and
Lincoln MKX. In addition, the company will introduce a redesigned Ford
Escape and Mercury Mariner early this year. Escape has been the
best-selling CUV since it was introduced in late 2000.
Land Rover was the company's only brand to post higher sales in 2006.
Land Rover's full year sales totaled 47,774 -- a new calendar year sales
record. Although Lincoln's overall sales were down 2 percent, sales to
individual retail customers rose 4 percent.
U.S. Inventories Lower
At the end of December, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury inventories were
estimated at 590,000 units. This level is 143,000 units lower than a year
ago. The company estimates less than 10 percent of the total inventory is
2006 models.
* Ford's December sales totaled 233,621, down 13 percent compared with a
year ago.
* Full year sales totaled 2.9 million, down 8 percent.
* Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ lift full year car sales 5
percent - first back-to-back increase since 1993-1994.
* Full year truck sales decline 14 percent.
* All-new Expedition and Navigator (up 12 percent each) close 2006 with
higher sales each month in the fourth quarter.
* Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers debut in December.
* Land Rover sets full year sales record.
* Ford end of year inventories totaled 590,000 units - 143,000 less than a
year ago. Less than 10 percent are 2006 models.
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company's
(NYSE: F) dealers delivered 233,621 new vehicles to U.S. customers in
December, down 13 percent compared with a year ago. Lower F-Series sales
(down 21 percent compared with last December's near-record month) and lower
sales for the discontinued Taurus and Freestar minivan more than accounted
for the decline.
Full year sales totaled 2.9 million, down 8 percent compared with full
year 2005. Car sales were 5 percent higher than a year ago. It was the
second year in a row of higher car sales and the first back-to-back
increase since 1993-1994. Ford's new mid-size sedans were the major factors
behind the increase as combined sales for the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan,
and Lincoln MKZ totaled 211,469. Awareness and demand for these award
winning products continues to grow. In December, Fusion sales were up 67
percent, Milan sales were up 36 percent, and MKZ sales were up 78 percent.
MKZ sales of 3,795 were the highest for any month.
Full year truck sales were down 14 percent as higher gasoline prices
and long-term demographic trends drove SUV sales lower and a soft housing
industry weighed on full-size truck sales. Ford believes these factors will
continue to weigh on these segments in 2007. New products should help
mitigate these factors. The company's new full-size SUVs, Ford Expedition
and Lincoln Navigator, closed 2006 by posting higher sales each month in
the fourth quarter. The company will soon introduce a new Super Duty
F-Series pickup truck. This model accounts for about 40 percent of total
F-Series sales.
Conversely, passenger car sales and crossover utility vehicles (CUVs)
should continue to benefit from demographic trends (notably the aging of
the baby boomer generation) and higher gasoline prices. In December, the
company expanded its CUV line with the introduction of the Ford Edge and
Lincoln MKX. In addition, the company will introduce a redesigned Ford
Escape and Mercury Mariner early this year. Escape has been the
best-selling CUV since it was introduced in late 2000.
Land Rover was the company's only brand to post higher sales in 2006.
Land Rover's full year sales totaled 47,774 -- a new calendar year sales
record. Although Lincoln's overall sales were down 2 percent, sales to
individual retail customers rose 4 percent.
U.S. Inventories Lower
At the end of December, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury inventories were
estimated at 590,000 units. This level is 143,000 units lower than a year
ago. The company estimates less than 10 percent of the total inventory is
2006 models.
Code:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY DECEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
December Month % December CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Sales By Brand
Ford 190,914 223,324 -14.5 2,433,086 2,648,814 -8.1
Mercury 13,809 13,507 2.2 180,848 195,949 -7.7
Lincoln 12,806 12,612 1.5 120,476 123,207 -2.2
Jaguar 1,553 2,445 -36.5 20,683 30,424 -32.0
Volvo 8,525 9,080 -6.1 115,807 123,587 -6.3
Land Rover 6,014 6,913 -13.0 47,774 46,175 3.5
Total Ford
Motor Company 233,621 267,881 -12.8 2,918,674 3,168,156 -7.9
Memo: Cars and
Trucks
Cars 70,618 78,407 -9.9 1,094,660 1,038,876 5.4
Trucks 163,003 189,474 -14.0 1,824,014 2,129,280 -14.3
Total Ford
Motor Company 233,621 267,881 -12.8 2,918,674 3,168,156 -7.9
FORD BRAND DECEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
December Month % December CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Crown Victoria 4,264 3,475 22.7 62,976 63,939 -1.5
Five Hundred 6,689 8,321 -19.6 84,218 107,932 -22.0
Taurus 342 14,990 -97.7 174,803 196,919 -11.2
Fusion 12,664 7,568 67.3 142,502 16,983 739.1
Focus 13,551 11,020 23.0 177,006 184,825 -4.2
Mustang 11,245 10,226 10.0 166,530 160,975 3.5
Thunderbird 0 281 -100.0 469 9,548 -95.1
GT 58 208 -72.1 1,919 1,302 47.4
Total Ford Cars 48,813 56,089 -13.0 810,423 742,423 9.2
Escape 14,603 12,370 18.1 157,395 165,122 -4.7
Edge 2,201 0 NA 2,201 0 NA
Freestyle 3,290 5,850 -43.8 58,602 76,739 -23.6
Explorer 13,384 18,996 -29.5 179,229 239,788 -25.3
Expedition 10,772 9,585 12.4 87,203 114,137 -23.6
Excursion 0 785 -100.0 965 16,283 -94.1
Freestar 884 5,440 -83.8 50,125 77,585 -35.4
Econoline/Club Wagon 15,999 14,498 10.4 180,457 179,543 0.5
Ranger 8,349 8,434 -1.0 92,420 120,958 -23.6
F-Series 70,580 89,491 -21.1 796,039 901,463 -11.7
Low Cab Forward 318 286 11.2 3,576 925 286.6
Heavy Trucks 1,721 1,500 14.7 14,451 13,848 4.4
Total Ford Trucks 142,101 167,235 -15.0 1,622,663 1,906,391 -14.9
Total Ford Brand 190,914 223,324 -14.5 2,433,086 2,648,814 -8.1
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND DECEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
December Month % December CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Grand Marquis 3,565 3,122 14.2 54,688 64,716 -15.5
Montego 1,741 2,149 -19.0 22,332 27,007 -17.3
Sable 0 700 -100.0 0 24,149 -100.0
Milan 2,873 2,111 36.1 35,853 5,321 573.8
Total Mercury Cars 8,179 8,082 1.2 112,873 121,193 -6.9
Town Car 4,017 4,301 -6.6 39,295 47,122 -16.6
LS 0 901 -100.0 8,797 19,109 -54.0
MKZ 3,795 2,129 78.3 33,114 4,985 564.3
Total Lincoln Cars 7,812 7,331 6.6 81,206 71,216 14.0
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 15,991 15,413 3.8 194,079 192,409 0.9
Mariner 2,980 2,700 10.4 33,941 34,099 -0.5
Mountaineer 2,488 2,320 7.2 29,567 32,491 -9.0
Monterey 162 405 -60.0 4,467 8,166 -45.3
Total Mercury Trucks 5,630 5,425 3.8 67,975 74,756 -9.1
MKX 859 0 NA 859 0 NA
Navigator 2,980 2,664 11.9 23,947 25,844 -7.3
Aviator 0 838 -100.0 1,711 15,873 -89.2
Mark LT 1,155 1,779 -35.1 12,753 10,274 24.1
Total Lincoln Trucks 4,994 5,281 -5.4 39,270 51,991 -24.5
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 10,624 10,706 -0.8 107,245 126,747 -15.4
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 26,615 26,119 1.9 301,324 319,156 -5.6
Total Lincoln Brand 12,806 12,612 1.5 120,476 123,207 -2.2
Total Mercury Brand 13,809 13,507 2.2 180,848 195,949 -7.7
JAGUAR BRAND DECEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
December Month % December CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
XJ 543 658 -17.5 5,027 8,304 -39.5
S-TYPE 266 879 -69.7 5,875 8,897 -34.0
X-TYPE 284 778 -63.5 5,214 10,941 -52.3
XK 460 130 253.8 4,567 2,282 100.1
Total Jaguar 1,553 2,445 -36.5 20,683 30,424 -32.0
VOLVO BRAND DECEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
December Month % December CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
S40 1,580 1,424 11.0 24,566 24,233 1.4
V50 282 371 -24.0 4,138 5,671 -27.0
V40 0 0 NA 0 8 -100.0
S60 1,416 1,589 -10.9 25,753 24,695 4.3
V70 288 549 -47.5 5,602 7,390 -24.2
XC70 899 879 2.3 13,132 13,991 -6.1
C70 476 8 5,850.0 3,947 1,442 173.7
S80 219 519 -57.8 5,469 10,181 -46.3
XC90 3,365 3,741 -10.1 33,200 35,976 -7.7
Total Volvo 8,525 9,080 -6.1 115,807 123,587 -6.3
LAND ROVER BRAND DECEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
December Month % December CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Range Rover 1,607 1,867 -13.9 12,044 13,430 -10.3
Range Rover Sport 2,467 2,505 -1.5 18,757 10,441 79.6
LR3 1,940 2,504 -22.5 16,930 19,346 -12.5
Discovery 0 4 -100.0 1 817 -99.9
Freelander 0 33 -100.0 42 2,141 -98.0
Total Land Rover 6,014 6,913 -13.0 47,774 46,175 3.5
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
01-03-07, 09:53 AM
#5
Super Moderator
Subaru
Subaru Breaks 200,000 Sales Unit Milestone
-- Company sets sales record in 2006; Fourth consecutive sales record;
December total is highest-ever sales month in the history of the brand --
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today
announced it has exceeded the 200,000 unit milestone for 2006 sales and
achieved its fourth consecutive sales record, selling a total of 200,703
units for the year. Subaru also recorded its highest-ever monthly sales
number in December, exceeding 20,000 units for the first time, with 20,613
units for the month.
"Breaking 200,000 sales is a true milestone for the Subaru brand in the
United States," said Tom Doll, executive vice president and CFO, Subaru of
America, Inc. "It is our commitment to all-wheel drive that has made our
brand so successful and allowed us to carve out a niche for ourselves in a
very crowded and competitive marketplace."
The Subaru B9 Tribeca sales for 2006 totaled 18,614 units, up 26
percent from the previous year. Subaru Legacy recorded sales of 84,442
units, of which the Subaru Outback posted 59,262 units for 2006. Subaru
Forester posted sales of 51,258 units for the year, while Subaru Baja
recorded 5,241 units. The greatest increase of any car line came from the
Impreza that posted another all-time sales record for the brand with a gain
of 22 percent totaling 41,148 units for the year. This model line total
surpassed the record set just after the launch of the WRX in 2001.
"Subaru would like to sincerely thank our dealers and employees for
their outstanding efforts in achieving this success," said Tim Colbeck,
vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "We're pleased to achieve
this milestone together and look forward to another strong and prosperous
year in 2007."
December 2006 sales were the highest-ever recorded monthly total for
Subaru, with units totaling 20,613, up three percent from December 2005.
Subaru B9 Tribeca posted 1,582 units for the month. Subaru Legacy recorded
an eight percent gain with unit sales of 9,021, while Outback accounted for
6,735 units for the month. Subaru Forester recorded 5,242 units up one
percent from the previous December, while Baja posted 394 units for the
month. Subaru Impreza was up 38 percent from the same period last year,
posting a strong 4,374 units in December.
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.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy
Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company
markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts
and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United
States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America
based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics
calendar year-end 2004. For additional information visit
http://www.subaru.com.
Contact: Lisa Fleming
Subaru of America, Inc.
(856) 488-5093
lfleming@subaru.com
SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc.
-- Company sets sales record in 2006; Fourth consecutive sales record;
December total is highest-ever sales month in the history of the brand --
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today
announced it has exceeded the 200,000 unit milestone for 2006 sales and
achieved its fourth consecutive sales record, selling a total of 200,703
units for the year. Subaru also recorded its highest-ever monthly sales
number in December, exceeding 20,000 units for the first time, with 20,613
units for the month.
"Breaking 200,000 sales is a true milestone for the Subaru brand in the
United States," said Tom Doll, executive vice president and CFO, Subaru of
America, Inc. "It is our commitment to all-wheel drive that has made our
brand so successful and allowed us to carve out a niche for ourselves in a
very crowded and competitive marketplace."
The Subaru B9 Tribeca sales for 2006 totaled 18,614 units, up 26
percent from the previous year. Subaru Legacy recorded sales of 84,442
units, of which the Subaru Outback posted 59,262 units for 2006. Subaru
Forester posted sales of 51,258 units for the year, while Subaru Baja
recorded 5,241 units. The greatest increase of any car line came from the
Impreza that posted another all-time sales record for the brand with a gain
of 22 percent totaling 41,148 units for the year. This model line total
surpassed the record set just after the launch of the WRX in 2001.
"Subaru would like to sincerely thank our dealers and employees for
their outstanding efforts in achieving this success," said Tim Colbeck,
vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "We're pleased to achieve
this milestone together and look forward to another strong and prosperous
year in 2007."
December 2006 sales were the highest-ever recorded monthly total for
Subaru, with units totaling 20,613, up three percent from December 2005.
Subaru B9 Tribeca posted 1,582 units for the month. Subaru Legacy recorded
an eight percent gain with unit sales of 9,021, while Outback accounted for
6,735 units for the month. Subaru Forester recorded 5,242 units up one
percent from the previous December, while Baja posted 394 units for the
month. Subaru Impreza was up 38 percent from the same period last year,
posting a strong 4,374 units in December.
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.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy
Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company
markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts
and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United
States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America
based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics
calendar year-end 2004. For additional information visit
http://www.subaru.com.
Contact: Lisa Fleming
Subaru of America, Inc.
(856) 488-5093
lfleming@subaru.com
SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc.
01-03-07, 10:08 AM
#6
Super Moderator
Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives for December, Reflects on 2006
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,376 per vehicle sold in December 2006, up $74, or three percent, from November 2006, and down $156, or six percent, from December 2005. Looking at the year as a whole, incentives averaged $2,469 per vehicle sold in 2006, down 2.6 percent from $2,536 in 2005.
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01-03-07, 10:22 AM
#7
Super Moderator
Volvo Cars of North America Sales Report for December
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
(VCNA) reports sales of 8,542 units in the United States* for the month,
representing a decrease of 6.2 percent compared to the same period last
year. For the year, sales were down 6.3 percent in the U.S.
Overall in North America (United States, including Puerto Rico, Canada
and Mexico), Volvo sales were off 7.7 percent for the month, with 9,357
units sold. In Canada, 558 units were sold, while Mexico recorded sales of
257.
Full year sales in North America trailed last year by 7.5 percent, with
a total of 128,695 units sold in 2006.
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 nearly 80 years.
The current 2007 model line-up of Volvo Cars includes: the award-winning
new S40 and its wagon counterpart the 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.
(VCNA) reports sales of 8,542 units in the United States* for the month,
representing a decrease of 6.2 percent compared to the same period last
year. For the year, sales were down 6.3 percent in the U.S.
Overall in North America (United States, including Puerto Rico, Canada
and Mexico), Volvo sales were off 7.7 percent for the month, with 9,357
units sold. In Canada, 558 units were sold, while Mexico recorded sales of
257.
Full year sales in North America trailed last year by 7.5 percent, with
a total of 128,695 units sold in 2006.
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 nearly 80 years.
The current 2007 model line-up of Volvo Cars includes: the award-winning
new S40 and its wagon counterpart the 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.
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* U.S. sales include Puerto Rico
VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Retail Sales by Model 03-Jan-06
UNITED STATES
December* Year-to-Date*
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 4 n/a
All New S40 1,592 1,444 10.2% 24,729 24,407 1.3%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 8 n/a
V50 282 372 -24.2% 4,153 5,685 -26.9%
S60 1,418 1,590 -10.8% 25,779 24,722 4.3%
V70 288 549 -47.5% 5,604 7,394 -24.2%
XC70 900 880 2.3% 13,136 13,998 -6.2%
C70 0 8 -100.0% 11 1,442 -99.2%
New C70 476 n/a n/a 3,941 n/a n/a
S80 219 519 -57.8% 5,473 10,189 -46.3%
XC90 3,367 3,749 -10.2% 33,241 36,025 -7.7%
USA TOTAL 8,542 9,111 -6.2% 116,067 123,874 -6.3%
CANADA
December Year-to-Date
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
All New S40 96 77 24.7% 1,431 2,030 -29.5%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
V50 60 29 106.9% 717 1,009 -28.9%
S60 85 103 -17.5% 1,978 2,205 -10.3%
V70 33 48 -31.3% 884 1,040 -15.0%
XC70 64 197 -67.5% 1,859 2,217 -16.1%
C70 0 0 n/a 0 7 n/a
New C70 8 n/a n/a 225 n/a n/a
S80 1 41 -97.6% 248 376 -34.0%
XC90 211 209 1.0% 2,569 2,767 -7.2%
CANADA TOTAL 558 704 -20.7% 9,911 11,651 -14.9%
MEXICO
December Year-to-Date
2006 2005 % 2006 2005 %
Volvo Model
S40 0 0 n/a 0 3 -100.0%
All New S40 116 149 -22.1% 1,258 1,681 -25.2%
V40 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
V50 0 5 -100.0% 23 65 -64.6%
S60 28 32 -12.5% 386 451 -14.4%
V70 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
XC70 0 2 n/a 7 21 -66.7%
C70 0 0 n/a 0 6 n/a
New C70 1 n/a n/a 51 n/a n/a
S80 1 5 -80.0% 17 105 -83.8%
XC90 111 127 -12.6% 975 1,219 -20.0%
MEXICO TOTAL 257 320 -19.7% 2,717 3,551 -23.5%
NAFTA TOTAL 9,357 10,135 -7.7% 128,695 139,076 -7.5%
* U.S. totals include Puerto Rico
SOURCE Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
Trending Topics
01-03-07, 10:42 AM
#8
Super Moderator
Volkswagen
03 January 2007
VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS DECEMBER 2006 SALES
Volkswagen brand posts year-to-date increase of 4.9 percent
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced calendar year 2006 sales results of 235,140 units. This represents a 4.9 percent increase over the 2005 total of 224,195 vehicles.
Overall brand growth can be attributed to gathering strength in Jetta and Passat models, and market acceptance of the revived Rabbit. December sales of 19,942 decreased 23.2 percent from December 2005 totals.
Year-to-date, the safe and sporty Jetta and Passat sedans were up 3.2 and 15 percent, respectively. The combination of fun-to-drive handling and performance, with class leading safety, at affordable “Volks-pricing” has driven the growth of these models.
The iconic New Beetle coupe ended the year with sales of 18,166 units, a healthy 6.8 percent over 2005 sales results.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars and Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, Eos, and Touareg through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers.
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VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS DECEMBER 2006 SALES
Volkswagen brand posts year-to-date increase of 4.9 percent
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced calendar year 2006 sales results of 235,140 units. This represents a 4.9 percent increase over the 2005 total of 224,195 vehicles.
Overall brand growth can be attributed to gathering strength in Jetta and Passat models, and market acceptance of the revived Rabbit. December sales of 19,942 decreased 23.2 percent from December 2005 totals.
Year-to-date, the safe and sporty Jetta and Passat sedans were up 3.2 and 15 percent, respectively. The combination of fun-to-drive handling and performance, with class leading safety, at affordable “Volks-pricing” has driven the growth of these models.
The iconic New Beetle coupe ended the year with sales of 18,166 units, a healthy 6.8 percent over 2005 sales results.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars and Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, Eos, and Touareg through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers.
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01-03-07, 10:46 AM
#9
Super Moderator
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Shows December Sales Increase and Best Outlander Sales in Nearly Three Years
CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North
America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported December sales of 9,910 units, up 2.5%
from last December's total of 9,673.
"Much of the credit for this increase goes to the performance of the
all-new fuel-efficient Outlander crossover SUV," said MMNA CEO Hiroshi
Harunari. "We have high expectations for similar performance when we launch
the new Lancer sedan in the spring."
Outlander sales were 2,108 units up 225.8% from last year's December
volume. This was the best month for Outlander sales since February 2004.
Other December sales highlights:
* Eclipse Spyder closed at 604 units, more than ten times the sales in
December of 2005.
* Eclipse coupe sales continued strong at 1,625 units, finishing at
26,385 for the calendar year, the best calendar year of sales for
Eclipse since 2003.
NOTE: The Daily Sales Rate (DSR) increase for December sales was 6.4
percent, representing 27 selling days in 2005 and 26 selling days in 2006.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all
manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development
operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States.
Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility
vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 520 dealers.
For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888)
560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North
America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported December sales of 9,910 units, up 2.5%
from last December's total of 9,673.
"Much of the credit for this increase goes to the performance of the
all-new fuel-efficient Outlander crossover SUV," said MMNA CEO Hiroshi
Harunari. "We have high expectations for similar performance when we launch
the new Lancer sedan in the spring."
Outlander sales were 2,108 units up 225.8% from last year's December
volume. This was the best month for Outlander sales since February 2004.
Other December sales highlights:
* Eclipse Spyder closed at 604 units, more than ten times the sales in
December of 2005.
* Eclipse coupe sales continued strong at 1,625 units, finishing at
26,385 for the calendar year, the best calendar year of sales for
Eclipse since 2003.
NOTE: The Daily Sales Rate (DSR) increase for December sales was 6.4
percent, representing 27 selling days in 2005 and 26 selling days in 2006.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all
manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development
operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States.
Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility
vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 520 dealers.
For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888)
560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
01-03-07, 10:52 AM
#10
Super Moderator
Lexus/Toyota
Toyota Reports 2006 and December Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- With eleven consecutive years
of record-breaking sales, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today
reported total best-ever year-end sales of 2,542,524 vehicles, up 12.9
percent over 2005.
"2006 was a respectable year for the industry if you consider the
strain of erratic fuel prices and a housing bubble on an industry weaning
itself from incentives," said TMS Executive Vice President Jim Lentz.
Camry became the best-selling car in America for the fifth consecutive
year and the ninth time in the past decade. Lexus retained its crown as the
best-selling luxury brand in America for the seventh consecutive year,
selling a total of 322,434 units in 2006, up 6.8 percent over 2005. With
overall sales of 173,034, Scion was a significant contributor to the record
sales year.
TMS reported best-ever overall sales month results of 228,322, an
increase of 16.6 percent over the same period last year.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division recorded best-ever year-end sales of 2,220,090
vehicles, up 13.8 percent. Toyota Division passenger cars recorded
best-ever year-end sales of 1,275,119, up 12.4 percent over last year.
Passenger car sales were led by Camry, which posted year-end sales of
448,445, an increase of 4.2 percent. Corolla posted year-end sales of
387,388, an increase of 13.9 percent. The all-new Yaris subcompact, which
went on sale in March, posted year-end sales totaling 70,308. The Prius
gas-electric hybrid mid-size sedan posted best-ever December sales of
9,291, an increase of 6.9 percent over the year-ago month. Year-end Prius
sales reached 106,971 units.
Toyota Division recorded all-time best-ever year-end light truck sales
of 944,971, an increase of 15.7 percent. Toyota Division light trucks also
reported all-time best-ever December sales of 88,370, up 15.9 percent over
the same period last year. Light truck sales were led by Sienna with
December sales of 16,090, up 10.5 percent over the same period last year.
The RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) reported year-end sales of
152,047, up 116.3 percent over the same period last year. The all-new FJ
Cruiser, which went on sale in March, reported year-end sales of 56,225
units. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported sales of
2,354 in December. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined
December sales of 11,700, up 7.4 percent over the same period last year.
Contributing to the light-truck sales record was the Tacoma pickup
truck with December sales of 15,857, up 7.3 percent. Year-end Tacoma sales
were 178,351, up 6 percent over 2005.
Scion reported December sales of 10,326 units. The Scion xB urban
utility vehicle recorded December sales of 3,330 units with year-end sales
totaling 61,306, an increase of 13.8 percent over 2005. The tC sports coupe
reported December sales of 4,996 units with year-end sales reaching 79,125
units, an increase of 6.7 percent over 2005.
Lexus Division
Lexus reported best-ever total year-end sales of 322,434, up 6.8
percent over last year, and all-time best-ever overall sales month of
37,235 units, up 9.9 percent over the year-ago month. It was the second
consecutive year Lexus posted sales above 300,000 units.
results of
183,037 units, an increase of 21.4 percent. Lexus passenger car sales
reported best-ever overall sales month results of 20,913 units, an increase
of 21.6 percent over the year-ago month. For the month, passenger car sales
were led by the ES 350 luxury sedan with best-ever December sales of 8,736
units, up 34 percent. The ES 350 luxury sedan reported best-ever year-end
sales of 75,987 units, up 12.8 percent. The IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport
sedans recorded combined best-ever December sales of 5,538 units and
combined best-ever year-end sales of 54,267 units, an increase of 244.8
percent. The all-new LS 460 premium luxury sedan reported December sales of
3,865, an increase of 73 percent, and year-end sales of 19,546 units.
Lexus Division light trucks reported December sales of 16,322 units and
year-end sales of 139,397 units. The RX 350 and RX 400h enjoyed combined
best-ever December sales of 12,779 units and year-end sales of 108,348
units. The RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV reported sales of 1,981 units for the
month.
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 191,742 units. In
December, hybrids sales posted 17,883 units.
There were 306 selling days in 2006, as compared to 307 selling days in
2005. There were 26 selling days this month, as compared to 27 selling days
last December.
Public Web sites: http://www.toyota.com
http://www.lexus.com
http://www.scion.com
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- With eleven consecutive years
of record-breaking sales, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today
reported total best-ever year-end sales of 2,542,524 vehicles, up 12.9
percent over 2005.
"2006 was a respectable year for the industry if you consider the
strain of erratic fuel prices and a housing bubble on an industry weaning
itself from incentives," said TMS Executive Vice President Jim Lentz.
Camry became the best-selling car in America for the fifth consecutive
year and the ninth time in the past decade. Lexus retained its crown as the
best-selling luxury brand in America for the seventh consecutive year,
selling a total of 322,434 units in 2006, up 6.8 percent over 2005. With
overall sales of 173,034, Scion was a significant contributor to the record
sales year.
TMS reported best-ever overall sales month results of 228,322, an
increase of 16.6 percent over the same period last year.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division recorded best-ever year-end sales of 2,220,090
vehicles, up 13.8 percent. Toyota Division passenger cars recorded
best-ever year-end sales of 1,275,119, up 12.4 percent over last year.
Passenger car sales were led by Camry, which posted year-end sales of
448,445, an increase of 4.2 percent. Corolla posted year-end sales of
387,388, an increase of 13.9 percent. The all-new Yaris subcompact, which
went on sale in March, posted year-end sales totaling 70,308. The Prius
gas-electric hybrid mid-size sedan posted best-ever December sales of
9,291, an increase of 6.9 percent over the year-ago month. Year-end Prius
sales reached 106,971 units.
Toyota Division recorded all-time best-ever year-end light truck sales
of 944,971, an increase of 15.7 percent. Toyota Division light trucks also
reported all-time best-ever December sales of 88,370, up 15.9 percent over
the same period last year. Light truck sales were led by Sienna with
December sales of 16,090, up 10.5 percent over the same period last year.
The RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) reported year-end sales of
152,047, up 116.3 percent over the same period last year. The all-new FJ
Cruiser, which went on sale in March, reported year-end sales of 56,225
units. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported sales of
2,354 in December. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined
December sales of 11,700, up 7.4 percent over the same period last year.
Contributing to the light-truck sales record was the Tacoma pickup
truck with December sales of 15,857, up 7.3 percent. Year-end Tacoma sales
were 178,351, up 6 percent over 2005.
Scion reported December sales of 10,326 units. The Scion xB urban
utility vehicle recorded December sales of 3,330 units with year-end sales
totaling 61,306, an increase of 13.8 percent over 2005. The tC sports coupe
reported December sales of 4,996 units with year-end sales reaching 79,125
units, an increase of 6.7 percent over 2005.
Lexus Division
Lexus reported best-ever total year-end sales of 322,434, up 6.8
percent over last year, and all-time best-ever overall sales month of
37,235 units, up 9.9 percent over the year-ago month. It was the second
consecutive year Lexus posted sales above 300,000 units.
results of
183,037 units, an increase of 21.4 percent. Lexus passenger car sales
reported best-ever overall sales month results of 20,913 units, an increase
of 21.6 percent over the year-ago month. For the month, passenger car sales
were led by the ES 350 luxury sedan with best-ever December sales of 8,736
units, up 34 percent. The ES 350 luxury sedan reported best-ever year-end
sales of 75,987 units, up 12.8 percent. The IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport
sedans recorded combined best-ever December sales of 5,538 units and
combined best-ever year-end sales of 54,267 units, an increase of 244.8
percent. The all-new LS 460 premium luxury sedan reported December sales of
3,865, an increase of 73 percent, and year-end sales of 19,546 units.
Lexus Division light trucks reported December sales of 16,322 units and
year-end sales of 139,397 units. The RX 350 and RX 400h enjoyed combined
best-ever December sales of 12,779 units and year-end sales of 108,348
units. The RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV reported sales of 1,981 units for the
month.
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 191,742 units. In
December, hybrids sales posted 17,883 units.
There were 306 selling days in 2006, as compared to 307 selling days in
2005. There were 26 selling days this month, as compared to 27 selling days
last December.
Public Web sites: http://www.toyota.com
http://www.lexus.com
http://www.scion.com
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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
December, 2006
----- CURRENT MONTH --- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2006 2005 CHG 2006 2005 CHG
YARIS 6,226 0 -- 70,308 0 --
COROLLA 29,378 25,276 20.7 387,388 341,290 13.9
CAMRY 39,539 33,324 23.2 448,445 431,703 4.2
AVALON 7,955 8,778 -5.9 88,938 95,318 -6.4
PRIUS 9,291 9,027 6.9 106,971 107,897 -0.5
SCION xA 2,000 2,392 -13.2 32,603 28,033 16.7
SCION xB 3,330 4,341 -20.3 61,306 54,037 13.8
SCION tC 4,996 5,724 -9.4 79,125 74,415 6.7
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
PASS. CAR 102,717 88,887 20.0 1,275,119 1,138,130 12.4
ES 350 8,736 6,770 34.0 75,987 67,577 12.8
LS 430/460 3,865 2,320 73.0 19,546 26,043 -24.7
SC 430 486 827 -39.0 5,847 8,360 -29.8
GS 300 1,989 2,973 -30.5 23,665 27,807 -14.6
GS 430/450h 299 458 -32.2 3,725 5,650 -33.9
IS 250/350 5,538 4,518 27.3 54,267 15,789 244.8
TOTAL LEXUS PASS.
CAR 20,913 17,866 21.6 183,037 151,226 21.4
TOTAL TOYOTA PASS.
CAR 123,630 106,753 20.3 1,458,156 1,289,356 13.5
SIENNA 16,090 15,115 10.5 163,269 161,380 1.5
RAV4 13,784 5,195 175.5 152,047 70,518 116.3
FJ CRUISER 5,849 0 -- 56,225 0 --
4RUNNER 8,895 10,798 -14.5 103,086 103,829 -0.4
HIGHLANDER 11,700 11,309 7.4 129,794 137,409 -5.2
LAND CRUISER 350 464 -21.7 3,376 4,870 -30.5
SEQUOIA 3,377 5,340 -34.3 34,315 45,904 -25.0
TOTAL SUV 43,955 33,106 37.9 478,843 362,530 32.5
4X2 TACOMA 9,040 9,019 4.1 105,127 100,568 4.9
4X4 TACOMA 6,817 6,334 11.8 73,224 68,263 7.6
TOTAL TACOMA 15,857 15,353 7.3 178,351 168,831 6.0
TUNDRA 12,468 15,632 -17.2 124,508 126,529 -1.3
TOTAL PICKUP 28,325 30,985 -5.1 302,859 295,360 2.9
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT
TRUCK 88,370 79,206 15.9 944,971 819,270 15.7
LX 470 514 947 -43.6 5,595 8,555 -34.4
GX 470 3,029 4,599 -31.6 25,454 34,339 -25.6
RX 350/400h 12,779 11,774 12.7 108,348 108,775 -0.1
TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT
TRUCK 16,322 17,320 -2.1 139,397 151,669 -7.8
TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT
TRUCK 104,692 96,526 12.6 1,084,368 970,939 12.0
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 191,087 168,093 18.1 2,220,090 1,957,400 13.8
TOTAL LEXUS 37,235 35,186 9.9 322,434 302,895 6.8
TOTAL TOYOTA 228,322 203,279 16.6 2,542,524 2,260,295 12.9
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 26,068 24,544 10.3 335,054 331,049 1.5
DOM. CAMRY 28,534 29,784 -0.5 362,901 402,896 -9.6
DOM. PICKUP 28,325 30,985 -5.1 302,859 295,360 2.9
DOM. RX 350 8,285 7,167 20.0 75,508 67,589 12.1
SELLING DAYS 26 27 306 307
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
CAR 40,160 25,781 61.8 488,226 308,867 58.6
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 20,913 17,866 21.6 183,037 151,226 21.4
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
CARS 62,557 63,106 2.9 786,893 829,263 -4.8
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 123,630 106,753 20.3 1,458,156 1,289,356 13.5
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
LT TRUCK 40,578 27,766 51.8 444,528 316,626 40.9
LEXUS IMPORT LT
TRUCK 8,037 10,153 -17.8 63,889 84,080 -23.8
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
LT TRUCK 47,792 51,440 -3.5 500,443 502,644 -0.1
LEXUS NA BUILT LT
TRUCK 8,285 7,167 20.0 75,508 67,589 12.1
TOTAL TOYOTA LT
TRUCK 104,692 96,526 12.6 1,084,368 970,939 12.0
SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES 54,428 50,426 12.1 562,015 514,199 9.7
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 16,322 17,320 -2.1 139,397 151,669 -7.8
SMALL VANS 16,090 15,115 10.5 163,269 161,380 1.5
PICKUPS 28,325 30,985 -5.1 302,859 295,360 2.9
* NORTH AMERICAN
BUILT VEHICLES
COROLLA 26,068 24,544 10.3 335,054 331,049 1.5
CAMRY 28,534 29,784 -0.5 362,901 402,896 -9.6
AVALON 7,955 8,778 -5.9 88,938 95,318 -6.4
SIENNA 16,090 15,115 10.5 163,269 161,380 1.5
PICKUP 28,325 30,985 -5.1 302,859 295,360 2.9
SEQUOIA 3,377 5,340 -34.3 34,315 45,904 -25.0
RX 350 8,285 7,167 20.0 75,508 67,589 12.1
TOTAL 118,634 121,713 1.2 1,362,844 1,399,496 -2.3
N.A. VEHICLES % OF
TOTAL 52.0% 59.9% 53.6% 61.9%
SELLING DAYS 26 27 306 307
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030501/TOYLOGO)
SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
01-03-07, 10:56 AM
#11
Super Moderator
Acura/honda
Acura Registers Second Consecutive Year of 200,000-Plus Sales
Light-Truck Sales Set a New All-Time Record
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven by yearly record sales
of light trucks and the TSX sports sedan, Acura surpassed the 200,000-unit
sales mark for the second consecutive year, the luxury division announced
today. Year-end Acura sales totaled 201,223 units, down just 3.7 percent
from a year ago (based on the daily selling rate).
Meanwhile, December Acura sales of 19,056 units were up 6.3 percent
compared to last year, fueled by strong demand for the all-new RDX
turbocharged SUV and MDX luxury SUV. MDX posted strong December sales of
6,227, up 17.1 percent from a year ago.
"To break the 200,000-unit sales barrier in consecutive years for Acura
is a great accomplishment," said **** Colliver, executive vice president,
sales. "We look forward to an even stronger year in 2007, especially after
the momentum we built in November and December of 2006."
2006 Acura sales highlights included:
- An Acura total light-truck record of 63,285 units sold, eclipsing the
previous mark of 59,505 set in 2004.
- A fourth consecutive year of record sales for the TSX sports sedan with
38,035 units, surpassing the record of 34,856 set in 2005 and a
9.5-percent increase over a year ago.
- The performance luxury sedan TL continuing as Acura's top-selling
model, recording annual sales of 71,348 units.
* Year-to-date percentages are based on 306 selling days for 2006
versus 307 selling days for 2005.
American Honda Posts 10th Consecutive Year of Record Sales in 2006
Increased Civic and CR-V Sales Help Propel Honda to Its Best Sales Year
Ever
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc., today announced all-time record sales results for the 10th
consecutive year. Sales from both Honda and Acura Divisions totaled
1,509,358 and pushed American Honda annual sales up 3.5 percent based on
the daily selling rate*. The results also mark the company's 13th
consecutive year-over-year sales increase. American Honda December sales
totaled 131,778 vehicles, up 3.0 percent for the month based on the daily
selling rate.
2006 American Honda sales highlights:
* All-time record total vehicle sales of 1,509,358 (up 3.5 percent)
* 10th consecutive yearly sales record
* 13th consecutive year-over-year annual sales increase
* All-time record light truck sales of 665,408 (up 6.9 percent)
* Individual vehicle sales records for Honda CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot,
Ridgeline and Acura TSX
"American Honda's ten consecutive years of record sales are consistent
with our strategy to build long-term, sustainable and steady growth," said
**** Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "In this year of
record fuel prices, Honda has benefited from its position as the most fuel-
efficient car company in America**."
Honda Division posted its 13th consecutive year-over-year sales
increase, up 4.8 percent in 2006 to 1,308,135 vehicles. Civic sales
increased 3.0 percent to 316,638. Light-truck sales of 602,123 increased
6.6 percent, setting a fifth consecutive all-time record. Odyssey annual
sales of 177,919 increased 2.4 percent and set an eighth consecutive
all-time record. CR-V annual sales of 170,028 increased 13.6 percent to
170,028. CR-V December sales of 17,439, up 29.8 percent, set a monthly
sales record.
"Honda light-truck models are more competitive than ever," said
Colliver. "Consumers who compare safety ratings, fuel economy and comfort
and convenience features are finding much to like in our lineup."
Civic Hybrid sales are up 21.2 percent to 31,253 for the calendar year
and sales of all Honda hybrid vehicles (Civic Hybrid, Accord Hybrid and
Insight) totaled 37,573 vehicles.
2006 Honda Division sales highlights:
* 11th consecutive all-time record Honda Division sales of 1,308,135 (up
4.8 percent)
* 13th consecutive year-over-year sales increase
* Fifth consecutive year of record light-truck sales at 602,123 (up
6.6 percent)
* Record full-year sales of CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot and Ridgeline
With record sales of the TSX performance sedan, the Acura Division
posted a result of 201,223 for the calendar year and broke the 200,000-unit
mark for the second consecutive year. Acura light-truck sales rose 9.6
percent in 2006 on a sales-weighted basis, to 63,285. Acura posted record
December sales for light trucks of 8,674, up 63.1 percent.
* The daily selling rate is calculated with 306 days for 2006, versus
307 for 2005. December, 2006 included 26 selling days compared to
27 for December, 2005.
** Based on model year 2005 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 http://www.honda.com.
Light-Truck Sales Set a New All-Time Record
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven by yearly record sales
of light trucks and the TSX sports sedan, Acura surpassed the 200,000-unit
sales mark for the second consecutive year, the luxury division announced
today. Year-end Acura sales totaled 201,223 units, down just 3.7 percent
from a year ago (based on the daily selling rate).
Meanwhile, December Acura sales of 19,056 units were up 6.3 percent
compared to last year, fueled by strong demand for the all-new RDX
turbocharged SUV and MDX luxury SUV. MDX posted strong December sales of
6,227, up 17.1 percent from a year ago.
"To break the 200,000-unit sales barrier in consecutive years for Acura
is a great accomplishment," said **** Colliver, executive vice president,
sales. "We look forward to an even stronger year in 2007, especially after
the momentum we built in November and December of 2006."
2006 Acura sales highlights included:
- An Acura total light-truck record of 63,285 units sold, eclipsing the
previous mark of 59,505 set in 2004.
- A fourth consecutive year of record sales for the TSX sports sedan with
38,035 units, surpassing the record of 34,856 set in 2005 and a
9.5-percent increase over a year ago.
- The performance luxury sedan TL continuing as Acura's top-selling
model, recording annual sales of 71,348 units.
* Year-to-date percentages are based on 306 selling days for 2006
versus 307 selling days for 2005.
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American Honda Vehicle Sales For December 2006
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
December December DSR** December December DSR**
2006 2005 % Chg. 2006 2005 % Chg.
MODEL BREAKOUTS
BY DIVISION
Acura Division
Total 19,056 18,621 6.3% 201,223 209,610 -3.7%
RSX 308 1,513 -78.9% 16,996 20,809 -18.1%
CL * 0 0 0 1
TL * 5,845 7,275 -16.6% 71,348 78,218 -8.5%
TSX 3,526 3,023 21.1% 38,035 34,856 9.5%
RL 702 1,278 -43.0% 11,501 17,572 -34.3%
NSX 1 10 58 206 -71.8%
MDX * 6,227 5,522 17.1% 54,121 57,948 -6.3%
RDX * 2,447 9,164
Selling Days 26 27 306 307
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
SOURCE Acura
American Honda Posts 10th Consecutive Year of Record Sales in 2006
Increased Civic and CR-V Sales Help Propel Honda to Its Best Sales Year
Ever
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc., today announced all-time record sales results for the 10th
consecutive year. Sales from both Honda and Acura Divisions totaled
1,509,358 and pushed American Honda annual sales up 3.5 percent based on
the daily selling rate*. The results also mark the company's 13th
consecutive year-over-year sales increase. American Honda December sales
totaled 131,778 vehicles, up 3.0 percent for the month based on the daily
selling rate.
2006 American Honda sales highlights:
* All-time record total vehicle sales of 1,509,358 (up 3.5 percent)
* 10th consecutive yearly sales record
* 13th consecutive year-over-year annual sales increase
* All-time record light truck sales of 665,408 (up 6.9 percent)
* Individual vehicle sales records for Honda CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot,
Ridgeline and Acura TSX
"American Honda's ten consecutive years of record sales are consistent
with our strategy to build long-term, sustainable and steady growth," said
**** Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "In this year of
record fuel prices, Honda has benefited from its position as the most fuel-
efficient car company in America**."
Honda Division posted its 13th consecutive year-over-year sales
increase, up 4.8 percent in 2006 to 1,308,135 vehicles. Civic sales
increased 3.0 percent to 316,638. Light-truck sales of 602,123 increased
6.6 percent, setting a fifth consecutive all-time record. Odyssey annual
sales of 177,919 increased 2.4 percent and set an eighth consecutive
all-time record. CR-V annual sales of 170,028 increased 13.6 percent to
170,028. CR-V December sales of 17,439, up 29.8 percent, set a monthly
sales record.
"Honda light-truck models are more competitive than ever," said
Colliver. "Consumers who compare safety ratings, fuel economy and comfort
and convenience features are finding much to like in our lineup."
Civic Hybrid sales are up 21.2 percent to 31,253 for the calendar year
and sales of all Honda hybrid vehicles (Civic Hybrid, Accord Hybrid and
Insight) totaled 37,573 vehicles.
2006 Honda Division sales highlights:
* 11th consecutive all-time record Honda Division sales of 1,308,135 (up
4.8 percent)
* 13th consecutive year-over-year sales increase
* Fifth consecutive year of record light-truck sales at 602,123 (up
6.6 percent)
* Record full-year sales of CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot and Ridgeline
With record sales of the TSX performance sedan, the Acura Division
posted a result of 201,223 for the calendar year and broke the 200,000-unit
mark for the second consecutive year. Acura light-truck sales rose 9.6
percent in 2006 on a sales-weighted basis, to 63,285. Acura posted record
December sales for light trucks of 8,674, up 63.1 percent.
* The daily selling rate is calculated with 306 days for 2006, versus
307 for 2005. December, 2006 included 26 selling days compared to
27 for December, 2005.
** Based on model year 2005 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 http://www.honda.com.
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American Honda Vehicle Sales For December 2006
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
December December DSR** December December DSR**
2006 2005 % Chg. 2006 2005 % Chg.
American Honda
Total 131,778 132,800 3.0% 1,509,358 1,462,472 3.5%
Total Car
Sales 66,441 66,906 3.1% 843,950 837,822 1.1%
Total Truck
Sales 65,337 65,894 3.0% 665,408 624,650 6.9%
Honda Total
Car Sales 56,059 53,807 8.2% 706,012 686,160 3.2%
Honda Total
Truck Sales 56,663 60,372 -2.5% 602,123 566,702 6.6%
Acura Total
Car Sales 10,382 13,099 -17.7% 137,938 151,662 -8.8%
Acura Total
Truck Sales 8,674 5,522 63.1% 63,285 57,948 9.6%
Domestic Car
Sales * 50,638 57,298 -8.2% 667,326 692,309 -3.3%
Honda Division 44,793 50,023 -7.0% 595,978 614,090 -2.6%
Acura Division 5,845 7,275 -16.6% 71,348 78,219 -8.5%
Domestic Truck
Sales * 47,988 52,015 -4.2% 495,380 474,431 4.8%
Honda Division 39,314 46,493 -12.2% 432,095 416,483 4.1%
Acura Division 8,674 5,522 63.1% 63,285 57,948 9.6%
Import Car Sales 15,803 9,608 70.8% 176,624 145,513 21.8%
Honda Division 11,266 3,784 209.2% 110,034 72,070 53.2%
Acura Division 4,537 5,824 -19.1% 66,590 73,443 -9.0%
Import Truck
Sales 17,349 13,879 29.8% 170,028 150,219 13.6%
Honda Division 17,349 13,879 29.8% 170,028 150,219 13.6%
MODEL BREAKOUTS
BY DIVISION
Honda Division
Total 112,722 114,179 2.5% 1,308,135 1,252,862 4.8%
Fit 2,232 27,934
Accord * 29,886 26,370 17.7% 354,441 369,293 -3.7%
Memo: Accord
Hybrid 363 720 -47.6% 5,598 16,826 -66.6%
Civic * 23,609 26,971 -9.1% 316,638 308,415 3.0%
Memo: Civic
Hybrid 2,408 2,528 -1.1% 31,253 25,864 21.2%
S2000 327 424 -19.9% 6,271 7,780 -19.1%
Insight 3 42 -92.6% 722 666 8.8%
FCX 2 0 6 6 0.3%
Odyssey * 16,031 16,228 2.6% 177,919 174,275 2.4%
Pilot * 14,962 18,788 -17.3% 152,154 143,353 6.5%
CR-V 17,349 13,879 29.8% 170,028 150,219 13.6%
Element * 3,658 4,888 -22.3% 51,829 56,262 -7.6%
Ridgeline 4,663 6,589 -26.5% 50,193 42,593 18.2%
Acura Division
Total 19,056 18,621 6.3% 201,223 209,610 -3.7%
RSX 308 1,513 -78.9% 16,996 20,809 -18.1%
CL * 0 0 0 1
TL * 5,845 7,275 -16.6% 71,348 78,218 -8.5%
TSX 3,526 3,023 21.1% 38,035 34,856 9.5%
RL 702 1,278 -43.0% 11,501 17,572 -34.3%
NSX 1 10 58 206 -71.8%
MDX * 6,227 5,522 17.1% 54,121 57,948 -6.3%
RDX * 2,447 9,164
Selling Days 26 27 306 307
* 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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01-03-07, 11:04 AM
#12
Super Moderator
BMW Group Reports Strongest Year Ever
Monthly BMW Brand Sales Jump 17 Percent, Topping 30,000 for First Time
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S.
(BMW and MINI brands combined) today reported its best-ever annual sales of
313,603 vehicles, an increase of 2.1 percent above the 307,020 vehicles
sold in 2005. December sales of 33,417, an all-time monthly high, were up
16 percent over the 28,900 vehicles reported in the last month of 2005.
BMW Brand Sales
BMW brand sales were up 3 percent year-to-date, to 274,432 vehicles
compared to 266,200 vehicles sold during 2005.
BMW brand sales jumped 17 percent in December for a total of 30,945
vehicles compared to 26,464 reported in the same month a year ago.
"New products across a broad range of the BMW brand offerings fueled
the record increase in sales," according to Tom Purves, chairman and CEO of
BMW (US) Holding Corp. BMW models introduced this year include the 3 Series
Coupe, the X3 and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles, several new M brand models
and the new Z4 Coupe.
BMW Automobile Sales
Calendar year sales of BMW brand automobiles were up 9.4 percent, to
216,343 automobiles over 197,833 in the same period of 2005. Monthly
automobile sales increased 20 percent in December to 24,535 cars versus
20,510 in the same month a year ago.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were up 7.7 percent for the month
to 6,410 vehicles over the 5,954 sold in the same month last year. Annual
sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were down 15 percent, to 58,089
vehicles compared to the 68,367 sold in the same period in 2005. The
all-new 2007 BMW X5 went on sale November 24th, and the sales numbers
reflect the inventory levels associated with the model changeover.
Certified Pre-Owned
Sales of BMW brand CPO vehicles were at an all-time high, ending the
year with sales of 80,377, an increase of nearly 10 percent over the 73,277
reported in 2005.
Sales of CPO vehicles were down 9 percent for the month, for sales of
5,901 vehicles versus the 6,486 vehicles reported in December of 2005.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI Automobiles
MINI USA reported a 1.5 percent increase in December sales, to 2,472
cars compared to 2,436 cars sold in the same period a year ago. The
division reported annual sales of 39,171 automobiles, a drop of 4 percent,
compared to the 40,820 cars reported in 2005, reflecting factory shutdowns
for production upgrades and model changeovers.
BMW Group in America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since
1975. ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.
The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales,
and financial service organizations for the BMW brand, the MINI brand, and
the ROLLS-ROYCE brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design
firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other
operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South
Carolina is part of BMW Group's global manufacturing network and is the
exclusive manufacturing plant for all Z4 Roadster and X5 Sports Activity
Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S.
through networks of 339 BMW passenger car centers, 334 BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle centers, 143 BMW motorcycle retailers, 80 MINI passenger car
dealers, and 30 ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the
BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is
located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the
Internet at:
http://www.bmwgroupna.com
http://www.bmwusa.com
http://www.bmwmotorradusa.com
http://www.miniusa.com
http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S.
(BMW and MINI brands combined) today reported its best-ever annual sales of
313,603 vehicles, an increase of 2.1 percent above the 307,020 vehicles
sold in 2005. December sales of 33,417, an all-time monthly high, were up
16 percent over the 28,900 vehicles reported in the last month of 2005.
BMW Brand Sales
BMW brand sales were up 3 percent year-to-date, to 274,432 vehicles
compared to 266,200 vehicles sold during 2005.
BMW brand sales jumped 17 percent in December for a total of 30,945
vehicles compared to 26,464 reported in the same month a year ago.
"New products across a broad range of the BMW brand offerings fueled
the record increase in sales," according to Tom Purves, chairman and CEO of
BMW (US) Holding Corp. BMW models introduced this year include the 3 Series
Coupe, the X3 and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles, several new M brand models
and the new Z4 Coupe.
BMW Automobile Sales
Calendar year sales of BMW brand automobiles were up 9.4 percent, to
216,343 automobiles over 197,833 in the same period of 2005. Monthly
automobile sales increased 20 percent in December to 24,535 cars versus
20,510 in the same month a year ago.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were up 7.7 percent for the month
to 6,410 vehicles over the 5,954 sold in the same month last year. Annual
sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were down 15 percent, to 58,089
vehicles compared to the 68,367 sold in the same period in 2005. The
all-new 2007 BMW X5 went on sale November 24th, and the sales numbers
reflect the inventory levels associated with the model changeover.
Certified Pre-Owned
Sales of BMW brand CPO vehicles were at an all-time high, ending the
year with sales of 80,377, an increase of nearly 10 percent over the 73,277
reported in 2005.
Sales of CPO vehicles were down 9 percent for the month, for sales of
5,901 vehicles versus the 6,486 vehicles reported in December of 2005.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI Automobiles
MINI USA reported a 1.5 percent increase in December sales, to 2,472
cars compared to 2,436 cars sold in the same period a year ago. The
division reported annual sales of 39,171 automobiles, a drop of 4 percent,
compared to the 40,820 cars reported in 2005, reflecting factory shutdowns
for production upgrades and model changeovers.
BMW Group in America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since
1975. ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.
The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales,
and financial service organizations for the BMW brand, the MINI brand, and
the ROLLS-ROYCE brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design
firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other
operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South
Carolina is part of BMW Group's global manufacturing network and is the
exclusive manufacturing plant for all Z4 Roadster and X5 Sports Activity
Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S.
through networks of 339 BMW passenger car centers, 334 BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle centers, 143 BMW motorcycle retailers, 80 MINI passenger car
dealers, and 30 ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the
BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is
located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the
Internet at:
http://www.bmwgroupna.com
http://www.bmwusa.com
http://www.bmwmotorradusa.com
http://www.miniusa.com
http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com
Code:
BMW Car Sales Report for December 2006
2006 2005
December 24,535 20,510
Year-to-Date 216,343 197,833
Model Year-to- Year-to-
December Date December Date
2006 2006 2005 2005
325i (E90 & E46) 780 39,713 4,585 49,533
325Ci (E46) 59 2,566 387 3,817
325Ci Convertible (E46) 432 5,225 358 6,375
325i Sports Wagon (E91) 0 4 14 473
325xi (E90 & E46) 55 11,310 1,304 6,872
325xi Sports Wagon (E90 & E46) 19 1,692 83 846
328i (E90) 3,370 6,699 0 0
328i Coupe (E92) 1,229 4,043 0 0
328i Sports Wagon 193 312 0 0
328xi (E90) 2,142 4,935 0 0
328xi Coupe (E92) 900 2,059 0 0
328xi Sports Wagon (E91) 208 523 0 0
330i (E90 & E46) 321 14,719 1,755 20,017
330Ci (E46) 21 1,176 222 2,659
330Ci Convertible (E46) 413 5,713 359 5,573
330xi (E90 & E46) 22 7,525 1,165 5,531
335i (E90) 1,519 3,246 0 0
335i Coupe (E92) 990 4,879 0 0
M3 (E46) 10 1,791 221 3,398
M3 Convertible (E46) 481 2,050 139 1,856
3 Series 13,164 120,180 10,592 106,950
Z4 2.5i Roadster (E85) - US 70 582 250 6,063
Z4 3.0i Roadster (E85) - US 426 5,904 164 3,982
Z4 Roadster 3.0si (E85) - US 331 3,419 0 0
Z4 M Roadster (E85) - US 431 1,615 0 0
Z4 Coupe 3.0si (E86) - US 120 409 0 0
Z4 M Coupe (E86) - US 87 355 0 0
Z4 1,465 12,284 414 10,045
525i (E60) 2,338 15,355 1,112 15,500
525xi (E60) 747 5,495 853 3,406
530i (E60) 2,325 15,124 1,592 17,011
530xi (E60) 1,058 8,870 965 4,820
530xi Sports Wagon (E60) 148 2,199 548 2,351
545i (E60) 0 6 45 6,466
550i (E60) 610 6,628 602 1,426
M5 (E60) 234 3,079 679 1,742
5 Series 7,460 56,756 6,396 52,722
645Ci (E63) 0 21 52 3,070
650i Coupe (E63) 185 2,342 307 660
645Ci Convertible (E64) 0 16 54 5,047
650i Convertible (E64) 334 5,049 518 1,157
M6 (E63) 170 1,300 0 0
M6 Convertible (E64) 183 594 0 0
6 Series 872 9,322 931 9,934
745i (E65) 0 0 5 1,713
745Li (E65) 0 0 11 2,831
750i (E65) 331 4,082 484 3,482
750Li (E65) 1,203 13,328 1,611 9,584
760i (E65) 4 50 6 131
760Li (E65) 36 336 59 424
7 Series 1,574 17,796 2,176 18,165
Z8 0 4 1 9
Z8 Alpina 0 1 0 8
Z8 0 5 1 17
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle (light trucks) Sales Report for December 2006
2006 2005
December 6,410 5,954
Year-to-Date 58,089 68,367
Model Year-to- Year-to-
December Date December Date
2006 2006 2005 2005
X3 2.5i (E83) 4 193 101 6,343
X3 3.0i (E83) 154 23,779 2,255 24,426
X3 3.0si (E83) 3,648 7,319 0 0
X3 3,806 31,291 2,356 30,769
X5 3.0i (E53) - US 213 17,149 2,679 27,088
X5 3.0si (E70) - US 1,280 1,677 0 0
X5 4.4i (E53) - US 235 5,855 778 9,121
X5 4.8i (E70) - US 794 1,144 0 0
X5 4.8is (E53) - US 82 973 141 1,389
X5 2,604 26,798 3,598 37,598
MINI Sales Report for December 2006
2006 2005
December 2,472 2,436
Year-to-Date 39,171 40,820
Model Year-to- Year-to-
December Date December Date
2006 2006 2005 2005
MINI Cooper 1,219 13,535 855 12,354
MINI Cooper S 1,081 15,445 995 16,764
MINI Cooper Convertible 84 3,155 245 5,402
MINI Cooper S Convertible 61 6,653 341 6,300
MINI Cooper S JCW GP 27 383 0 0
Total MINI 2,472 39,171 2,436 40,820
SOURCE BMW Group
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Give some credit already. The LS only came out in November, so it's impossible it would have higher YTD sales, which is what you are looking at. Monthly LS, IS, and ES sales are ALL up. So 3 out of 4 Lexus sedans have increased monthly sales. Next year the LS will see increased YTD sales just like the IS and ES. The rest of the Lexus lineup is pretty old and aging. The RX remains strong though.
The GS is the only model that you can honestly say isn't doing so well. Not bad, but not amazing. It's the only fresh Lexus model with declining sales.
01-03-07, 11:14 AM
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It's ALWAYS the OVERALL picture that counts, the new Lexus models doing well more than compensate for the old ones not doing well.
01-03-07, 11:20 AM
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To be honest, without the 3 and 5 Series, BMW would be in the tank big time. Audi without the A4 would be in the tank bigtime. Mercedes without the E and C Class would be in the tank big time. Infiniti without the G, and Acura with the TL ... they would all be in the tank big time. And on and on.
Give some credit already. The LS only came out in November, so it's impossible it would have higher YTD sales, which is what you are looking at. Monthly LS, IS, and ES sales are ALL up. So 3 out of 4 Lexus sedans have increased monthly sales. Next year the LS will see increased YTD sales just like the IS and ES. The rest of the Lexus lineup is pretty old and aging. The RX remains strong though.
The GS is the only model that you can honestly say isn't doing so well. Not bad, but not amazing. It's the only fresh Lexus model with declining sales.
Give some credit already. The LS only came out in November, so it's impossible it would have higher YTD sales, which is what you are looking at. Monthly LS, IS, and ES sales are ALL up. So 3 out of 4 Lexus sedans have increased monthly sales. Next year the LS will see increased YTD sales just like the IS and ES. The rest of the Lexus lineup is pretty old and aging. The RX remains strong though.
The GS is the only model that you can honestly say isn't doing so well. Not bad, but not amazing. It's the only fresh Lexus model with declining sales.
Well said TRDFantasy. In the overall picture Lexus has outsold more cars in the U.S. than it's rivals...
Last edited by Trexus; 01-03-07 at 11:24 AM.