March 2008 Vehicles Sales
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March 2008 Vehicles Sales
VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS MARCH 2008 SALES
Brand Sales Surge 12.9 Percent
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced March 2008 sales of 19,587 units, a 12.9 percent increase over the March 2007 sales of 17,355 vehicles. On a year-to-date basis, 2008 Volkswagen sales are 0.4 percent ahead of 2007 sales through March.
The Jetta, consistently Volkswagen’s top sales performer, posted a 19.7 percent increase over March 2007 results. Passat sales were 13 percent ahead of March 2007 totals.
March 2008 represents the best Volkswagen sales month since August 2007. Reflecting anticipation of open air summer driving, New Beetle convertible sales were up 14.1 percent. Furthermore, March 2008 represents the best Eos sales month since June of 2007.
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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Brand Sales Surge 12.9 Percent
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced March 2008 sales of 19,587 units, a 12.9 percent increase over the March 2007 sales of 17,355 vehicles. On a year-to-date basis, 2008 Volkswagen sales are 0.4 percent ahead of 2007 sales through March.
The Jetta, consistently Volkswagen’s top sales performer, posted a 19.7 percent increase over March 2007 results. Passat sales were 13 percent ahead of March 2007 totals.
March 2008 represents the best Volkswagen sales month since August 2007. Reflecting anticipation of open air summer driving, New Beetle convertible sales were up 14.1 percent. Furthermore, March 2008 represents the best Eos sales month since June of 2007.
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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Ford
Ford's Focus and Edge Buck Turbulent Economy
- Ford Focus March retail sales climbed 36 percent compared with a year
ago.
- Ford Edge retail sales up 35 percent as consumer demand accelerates in
California and other coastal regions.
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 213,074, down 14 percent.
- Total Ford Motor Company sales (including Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo)
totaled 227,143, down 14 percent.
DEARBORN, Mich., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sales for
Ford's redesigned small car and acclaimed crossover utility continued to
buck economic trends during March.
Retail sales for the Ford Focus were the highest for any month since
August 2005 -- with retail sales up 36 percent in March and 35 percent in
the first quarter compared with the same periods a year ago.
The new Focus has helped Ford increase its share in the growing small
car market and is attracting younger buyers. Compared with the previous
model, buyers are equipping the Focus with more features, like SYNC, Ford's
exclusive, in-car connectivity technology that fully integrates most
Bluetooth-enabled cell phones and MP3 players by voice activation.
Edge retail sales were up 35 percent in March and 52 percent in the
first quarter, thanks in part to stronger sales on the coasts. The
California region accounted for more than 10 percent of Edge sales in the
first quarter of 2008, versus 7 percent in the first quarter 2007. First
quarter retail sales on the west coast and Northeast more than doubled
compared with a year ago.
This signals the growing appeal of the country's best-selling crossover
in 2007. During the first quarter of 2007, Edge's introduction quarter,
more than one-third of Edge retail sales came from the Great Lakes area.
During the same period in 2008, this region drove only one-fourth of Edge
sales.
"This reflects how much customers who haven't traditionally even
considered our products are starting to warm up to Ford and is just an
indication of more to come," said Jim Farley, Ford group vice president,
Marketing and Communications. "We're optimistic the new Ford Flex and
Lincoln MKS will help increase consumers' consideration for our brands
beyond our traditional geographic regions of strength."
In March, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 213,074, down 14
percent compared with a year ago. Sales to individual retail customers were
17 percent lower than a year ago, with essentially the entire decline
concentrated among truck and sport utility vehicles. Sales to daily rental
companies were down 13 percent versus a year ago, and total fleet sales,
including daily rental, were down 9 percent.
"This is a very challenging external environment, reflecting a seismic
shift in consumer preferences," said Farley. "These conditions will likely
persist in the near future. At Ford, we remain focused on executing our
plan, which includes being profitable at lower volume and changed mix.
"It is crucial we continue to employ a disciplined process to gauge
demand and plan production on a segment-by-segment and region-by-region
basis," said Farley.
Total Ford Motor Company sales, including Jaguar, Land Rover, and
Volvo, totaled 227,143, down 14 percent.
Note: The sales data included in this release and the accompanying
tables are based largely on data reported by dealers representing their
sales to retail and fleet customers.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based
in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets
across six continents. With about 245,000 employees and about 100 plants
worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include
Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company
provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more
information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.ford.com.
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
- Ford Focus March retail sales climbed 36 percent compared with a year
ago.
- Ford Edge retail sales up 35 percent as consumer demand accelerates in
California and other coastal regions.
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 213,074, down 14 percent.
- Total Ford Motor Company sales (including Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo)
totaled 227,143, down 14 percent.
DEARBORN, Mich., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sales for
Ford's redesigned small car and acclaimed crossover utility continued to
buck economic trends during March.
Retail sales for the Ford Focus were the highest for any month since
August 2005 -- with retail sales up 36 percent in March and 35 percent in
the first quarter compared with the same periods a year ago.
The new Focus has helped Ford increase its share in the growing small
car market and is attracting younger buyers. Compared with the previous
model, buyers are equipping the Focus with more features, like SYNC, Ford's
exclusive, in-car connectivity technology that fully integrates most
Bluetooth-enabled cell phones and MP3 players by voice activation.
Edge retail sales were up 35 percent in March and 52 percent in the
first quarter, thanks in part to stronger sales on the coasts. The
California region accounted for more than 10 percent of Edge sales in the
first quarter of 2008, versus 7 percent in the first quarter 2007. First
quarter retail sales on the west coast and Northeast more than doubled
compared with a year ago.
This signals the growing appeal of the country's best-selling crossover
in 2007. During the first quarter of 2007, Edge's introduction quarter,
more than one-third of Edge retail sales came from the Great Lakes area.
During the same period in 2008, this region drove only one-fourth of Edge
sales.
"This reflects how much customers who haven't traditionally even
considered our products are starting to warm up to Ford and is just an
indication of more to come," said Jim Farley, Ford group vice president,
Marketing and Communications. "We're optimistic the new Ford Flex and
Lincoln MKS will help increase consumers' consideration for our brands
beyond our traditional geographic regions of strength."
In March, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 213,074, down 14
percent compared with a year ago. Sales to individual retail customers were
17 percent lower than a year ago, with essentially the entire decline
concentrated among truck and sport utility vehicles. Sales to daily rental
companies were down 13 percent versus a year ago, and total fleet sales,
including daily rental, were down 9 percent.
"This is a very challenging external environment, reflecting a seismic
shift in consumer preferences," said Farley. "These conditions will likely
persist in the near future. At Ford, we remain focused on executing our
plan, which includes being profitable at lower volume and changed mix.
"It is crucial we continue to employ a disciplined process to gauge
demand and plan production on a segment-by-segment and region-by-region
basis," said Farley.
Total Ford Motor Company sales, including Jaguar, Land Rover, and
Volvo, totaled 227,143, down 14 percent.
Note: The sales data included in this release and the accompanying
tables are based largely on data reported by dealers representing their
sales to retail and fleet customers.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based
in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets
across six continents. With about 245,000 employees and about 100 plants
worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include
Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company
provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more
information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.ford.com.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY MARCH 2008 U.S. SALES
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March % Year-To-Date %
----- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Sales By Brand
Ford 187,828 216,788 -13.4 483,817 522,588 -7.4
Mercury 14,333 17,426 -17.7 34,435 43,873 -21.5
Lincoln 10,913 14,770 -26.1 28,471 35,127 -18.9
------ ------ ------ ------
Total Ford, Lincoln
and Mercury 213,074 248,984 -14.4 546,723 601,588 -9.1
Jaguar 1,752 1,667 5.1 3,479 4,248 -18.1
Land Rover 3,054 3,663 -16.6 8,732 10,202 -14.4
Volvo 9,263 10,661 -13.1 24,804 26,922 -7.9
----- ------ ------ ------
Total Ford Motor
Company 227,143 264,975 -14.3 583,738 642,960 -9.2
Memo: Cars and Trucks
Cars 80,915 89,484 -9.6 195,324 216,277 -9.7
Trucks 146,228 175,491 -16.7 388,414 426,683 -9.0
------- ------- ------- -------
Total Ford Motor
Company 227,143 264,975 -14.3 583,738 642,960 -9.2
FORD BRAND MARCH 2008 U.S. SALES
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March % Year-To-Date %
----- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Crown Victoria 4,622 6,553 -29.5 12,947 16,533 -21.7
Taurus 6,908 6,607 4.6 15,877 16,734 -5.1
Fusion 15,887 15,790 0.6 40,050 39,678 0.9
Focus 21,168 17,065 24.0 49,070 39,837 23.2
Mustang 10,180 14,737 -30.9 24,477 34,573 -29.2
GT 0 0 NA 0 231 -100.0
-- -- -- ---
Total Ford Cars 58,765 60,752 -3.3 142,421 147,586 -3.5
Escape 18,517 16,521 12.1 43,900 39,317 11.7
Edge 13,508 10,915 23.8 36,034 24,478 47.2
Taurus X 3,109 4,313 -27.9 7,497 9,793 -23.4
Explorer 10,969 12,876 -14.8 27,638 34,723 -20.4
Expedition 6,967 10,505 -33.7 18,226 24,149 -24.5
Freestar 0 452 -100.0 0 2,026 -100.0
Econoline/Club Wagon 12,213 19,445 -37.2 36,412 46,506 -21.7
Ranger 8,620 7,989 7.9 21,597 18,491 16.8
F-Series 54,465 71,481 -23.8 148,138 171,651 -13.7
Low Cab Forward 74 248 -70.2 223 663 -66.4
Heavy Trucks 621 1,291 -51.9 1,731 3,205 -46.0
--- ----- ----- -----
Total Ford Trucks 129,063 156,036 -17.3 341,396 375,002 -9.0
------- ------- ------- -------
Total Ford Brand 187,828 216,788 -13.4 483,817 522,588 -7.4
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND MARCH 2008 U.S. SALES
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March % Year-To-Date %
----- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Grand Marquis 3,393 5,976 -43.2 7,905 14,442 -45.3
Sable 1,833 1,620 13.1 3,757 4,290 -12.4
Milan 3,880 4,678 -17.1 8,877 10,236 -13.3
----- ----- ----- ------
Total Mercury Cars 9,106 12,274 -25.8 20,539 28,968 -29.1
MKZ 3,501 3,626 -3.4 9,744 8,098 20.3
Town Car 1,924 4,827 -60.1 3,436 11,645 -70.5
----- ----- ----- ------
Total Lincoln Cars 5,425 8,453 -35.8 13,180 19,743 -33.2
----- ----- ------ ------
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 14,531 20,727 -29.9 33,719 48,711 -30.8
Mariner 3,784 3,112 21.6 9,168 8,430 8.8
Mountaineer 1,443 1,882 -23.3 4,728 5,998 -21.2
Monterey 0 158 -100.0 0 477 -100.0
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Total Mercury Trucks 5,227 5,152 1.5 13,896 14,905 -6.8
MKX 3,487 3,054 14.2 9,332 7,063 32.1
Navigator 1,614 2,458 -34.3 4,832 6,093 -20.7
Mark LT 387 805 -51.9 1,127 2,228 -49.4
--- --- ----- -----
Total Lincoln Trucks 5,488 6,317 -13.1 15,291 15,384 -0.6
----- ----- ------ ------
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 10,715 11,469 -6.6 29,187 30,289 -3.6
------ ------ ------ ------
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 25,246 32,196 -21.6 62,906 79,000 -20.4
Total Lincoln Brand 10,913 14,770 -26.1 28,471 35,127 -18.9
Total Mercury Brand 14,333 17,426 -17.7 34,435 43,873 -21.5
JAGUAR BRAND MARCH 2008 U.S. SALES
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March % Year-To-Date %
----- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
XJ 218 397 -45.1 645 1,132 -43.0
XF 1,161 0 NA 1,161 0 NA
S-TYPE 80 479 -83.3 595 1,065 -44.1
X-TYPE 46 285 -83.9 325 800 -59.4
XK 247 506 -51.2 753 1,251 -39.8
--- --- --- -----
Total Jaguar 1,752 1,667 5.1 3,479 4,248 -18.1
VOLVO BRAND MARCH 2008 U.S. SALES
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March % Year-To-Date %
----- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
C30 378 0 NA 1,062 0 NA
S40 1,528 2,201 -30.6 3,977 5,673 -29.9
V50 172 304 -43.4 492 722 -31.9
S60 1,243 1,702 -27.0 4,266 4,377 -2.5
V70 263 371 -29.1 644 849 -24.1
XC70 1,014 1,127 -10.0 2,912 3,077 -5.4
C70 654 368 77.7 1,500 1,008 48.8
S80 1,629 1,392 17.0 3,764 3,103 21.3
XC90 2,382 3,196 -25.5 6,187 8,113 -23.7
----- ----- ----- -----
Total Volvo 9,263 10,661 -13.1 24,804 26,922 -7.9
LAND ROVER BRAND MARCH 2008 U.S. SALES
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March % Year-To-Date %
----- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Range Rover 778 1,159 -32.9 2,295 2,909 -21.1
Range Rover Sport 1,192 1,356 -12.1 3,173 3,801 -16.5
LR3 482 1,148 -58.0 1,302 3,491 -62.7
LR2 602 0 NA 1,962 0 NA
Freelander 0 0 NA 0 1 -100.0
-- -- -- --
Total Land Rover 3,054 3,663 -16.6 8,732 10,202 -14.4
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Mercedes-Benz USA
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports March Sales of 20,808
Highest First Quarter on Record Despite Marginal Decrease for the Month
MONTVALE, N.J., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- While experiencing a
marginal 3.7 percent decrease in its sales for the month of March (20,808
vs. 21,612), Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) maintained a three percent increase
for the first quarter of 2008 (57,647 vs. 55,985) bringing year-to-date
sales to the highest level in the company's history.
Highlights for the month include growth in various segments of
Mercedes' diverse product portfolio. The volume-leading entry-level C-Class
model line demonstrated a significant increase with a 49.6 percent gain
(6,713 vs. 4,486 units). On the other end of the portfolio, sales of the
high-end luxury CL coupes were slightly above last March with nearly a 1
percent increase (297 vs. 295 units). The popularity of the sleek CLS-Class
grew from 803 units last March to 935 units this March, an increase of 16.4
percent. In the SUV segment, M-Class sales jumped 21.8 percent (3,189 vs.
2,619 units).
For the first quarter of 2008, the biggest increases in Mercedes-Benz
sales were posted for the C-Class model line with 39.6 percent gains
(17,141 vs. 12,282 units) and the M-Class model line which rose 28.5
percent (9,507 vs. 7,401 units).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program,
MBUSA sold 5,110 vehicles in March, bringing first quarter sales to 13,251
units, a 4.3 percent increase over the same period last year.
Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is
responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz
products in the United States. In 2007, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales
record of 253,433 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in
its history and achieving 14 consecutive years of sales growth.
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA
Highest First Quarter on Record Despite Marginal Decrease for the Month
MONTVALE, N.J., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- While experiencing a
marginal 3.7 percent decrease in its sales for the month of March (20,808
vs. 21,612), Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) maintained a three percent increase
for the first quarter of 2008 (57,647 vs. 55,985) bringing year-to-date
sales to the highest level in the company's history.
Highlights for the month include growth in various segments of
Mercedes' diverse product portfolio. The volume-leading entry-level C-Class
model line demonstrated a significant increase with a 49.6 percent gain
(6,713 vs. 4,486 units). On the other end of the portfolio, sales of the
high-end luxury CL coupes were slightly above last March with nearly a 1
percent increase (297 vs. 295 units). The popularity of the sleek CLS-Class
grew from 803 units last March to 935 units this March, an increase of 16.4
percent. In the SUV segment, M-Class sales jumped 21.8 percent (3,189 vs.
2,619 units).
For the first quarter of 2008, the biggest increases in Mercedes-Benz
sales were posted for the C-Class model line with 39.6 percent gains
(17,141 vs. 12,282 units) and the M-Class model line which rose 28.5
percent (9,507 vs. 7,401 units).
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program,
MBUSA sold 5,110 vehicles in March, bringing first quarter sales to 13,251
units, a 4.3 percent increase over the same period last year.
Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is
responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz
products in the United States. In 2007, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales
record of 253,433 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in
its history and achieving 14 consecutive years of sales growth.
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MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Sales -- March 2008
Model March '08 March '07 Monthly % YTD 2008 YTD 2007 Yearly %
C-CLASS 6,713 4,486 49.6% 17,141 12,282 39.6%
E-CLASS 3,039 4,019 -24.4% 8,566 10,447 -18.0%
S-CLASS 1,622 2,440 -33.5% 4,796 6,646 -27.8%
CL-CLASS 297 295 0.7% 798 784 1.8%
SL-CLASS 379 670 -43.4% 1,133 1,395 -18.8%
CLK-CLASS 1,218 1,752 -30.5% 3,424 4,034 -15.1%
SLK-CLASS 561 908 -38.2% 1,545 1,690 -8.6%
CLS-CLASS 935 803 16.4% 1,972 2,043 -3.5%
GL-CLASS 1,908 2,221 -14.1% 5,681 5,972 -4.9%
R-CLASS 874 1,225 -28.7% 2,807 2,938 -4.5%
M-CLASS 3,189 2,619 21.8% 9,507 7,401 28.5%
G-CLASS 73 174 -58.0% 277 353 -21.5%
GRAND TOTAL 20,808 21,612 -3.7% 57,647 55,985 3.0%
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Lexus/toyota
Toyota Reports March Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales
(TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported March sales of 217,730 vehicles, a
decrease of 3.4 percent from last March.
The Toyota Division posted March sales of 192,791, a decrease of 2.9
percent from last March. The Lexus Division reported March sales of 24,939
units, a decrease of 6.9 percent from the year-ago month.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded March sales of 114,897 units,
up 1.5 percent from last March. Passenger-car sales were led by Camry,
which posted best-ever March sales of 40,487, an increase of 3.2 percent
over the same period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 6,930 units
in March, up 45 percent over March 2007. The Prius hybrid gas-electric
mid-size sedan posted best-ever March sales of 20,635, an increase of 16.0
percent from last March. Yaris reported all-time best-ever sales of 12,953
units, up 83.2 percent over the year-ago month.
Toyota Division light truck sales were down 8.8 percent, with March
sales of 77,894 units. Light truck sales were led by the Tacoma mid-size
pickup, reporting March sales of 15,587 units. The Tundra full-size pickup
posted best-ever March sales of 14,311, an increase of 16.8 percent over
last March. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of
10,832 in March. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported
sales of 2,239 units for the month. Sequoia posted sales of 2,856 units for
the month, up 19.8 percent over the same period last year.
Scion posted March sales of 11,131 units. The xB urban utility vehicle
led the way with March sales of 4,527 units, an increase of 74.2 percent
over last March. The tC sports coupe, in its fourth model year, posted
March sales of 4,082 units.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported March sales of 14,881 units, a decrease
of 11.6 percent from March 2007. Passenger-car sales were led by the ES
entry luxury sedan with March sales of 6,019 units. The IS entry luxury
sport sedan reported combined sales of 4,798 units, an increase of 1.8
percent over last March. Sales of the all-new IS F luxury performance sedan
were 323 units. The LS flagship luxury sedan reported combined sales of
2,125 units. The LS 600h L hybrid luxury sedan posted sales of 113 units
for the month. Sales of the GS 460 luxury sport sedan reported a greater
than ten-fold increase as compared to the GS 430 in March 2006.
Lexus Division light trucks reported March sales totaling 10,058 units,
an increase of one percent from the year-ago month. The all-new LX 570
enjoyed sales of 642 units, an increase of 156.1 percent. The RX luxury
utility vehicle posted combined March sales of 7,737 units. The RX 400h
hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 1,570 units for the month,
up 15.0 percent over the year ago month.
TMS Hybrids
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 50,204 units. TMS posted
March sales of 31,552 hybrid vehicles, an increase of 19 percent from last
March. Toyota Division posted sales of 29,804 hybrids while Lexus Division
posted sales of 1,748 hybrids.
There were 26 selling days this month, as compared to 28 selling days last
March.
SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
TORRANCE, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales
(TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported March sales of 217,730 vehicles, a
decrease of 3.4 percent from last March.
The Toyota Division posted March sales of 192,791, a decrease of 2.9
percent from last March. The Lexus Division reported March sales of 24,939
units, a decrease of 6.9 percent from the year-ago month.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded March sales of 114,897 units,
up 1.5 percent from last March. Passenger-car sales were led by Camry,
which posted best-ever March sales of 40,487, an increase of 3.2 percent
over the same period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 6,930 units
in March, up 45 percent over March 2007. The Prius hybrid gas-electric
mid-size sedan posted best-ever March sales of 20,635, an increase of 16.0
percent from last March. Yaris reported all-time best-ever sales of 12,953
units, up 83.2 percent over the year-ago month.
Toyota Division light truck sales were down 8.8 percent, with March
sales of 77,894 units. Light truck sales were led by the Tacoma mid-size
pickup, reporting March sales of 15,587 units. The Tundra full-size pickup
posted best-ever March sales of 14,311, an increase of 16.8 percent over
last March. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of
10,832 in March. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported
sales of 2,239 units for the month. Sequoia posted sales of 2,856 units for
the month, up 19.8 percent over the same period last year.
Scion posted March sales of 11,131 units. The xB urban utility vehicle
led the way with March sales of 4,527 units, an increase of 74.2 percent
over last March. The tC sports coupe, in its fourth model year, posted
March sales of 4,082 units.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported March sales of 14,881 units, a decrease
of 11.6 percent from March 2007. Passenger-car sales were led by the ES
entry luxury sedan with March sales of 6,019 units. The IS entry luxury
sport sedan reported combined sales of 4,798 units, an increase of 1.8
percent over last March. Sales of the all-new IS F luxury performance sedan
were 323 units. The LS flagship luxury sedan reported combined sales of
2,125 units. The LS 600h L hybrid luxury sedan posted sales of 113 units
for the month. Sales of the GS 460 luxury sport sedan reported a greater
than ten-fold increase as compared to the GS 430 in March 2006.
Lexus Division light trucks reported March sales totaling 10,058 units,
an increase of one percent from the year-ago month. The all-new LX 570
enjoyed sales of 642 units, an increase of 156.1 percent. The RX luxury
utility vehicle posted combined March sales of 7,737 units. The RX 400h
hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 1,570 units for the month,
up 15.0 percent over the year ago month.
TMS Hybrids
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 50,204 units. TMS posted
March sales of 31,552 hybrid vehicles, an increase of 19 percent from last
March. Toyota Division posted sales of 29,804 hybrids while Lexus Division
posted sales of 1,748 hybrids.
There were 26 selling days this month, as compared to 28 selling days last
March.
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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
March, 2008
-- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2008 2007 CHG 2008 2007 CHG
YARIS 12,953 7,614 83.2 30,377 19,186 60.4
COROLLA 25,109 34,355 -21.3 67,047 88,195 -23.0
CAMRY 40,487 42,254 3.2 107,002 105,863 2.4
AVALON 4,581 7,523 -34.4 12,809 19,635 -33.9
PRIUS 20,635 19,156 16.0 42,907 39,682 9.5
SCION xA 4 1,865 -99.8 23 5,345 -99.6
SCION xB 4,527 2,799 74.2 11,670 8,500 39.1
SCION tC 4,082 6,314 -30.4 10,290 15,093 -30.9
SCION xD 2,518 0 - 5,903 0 -
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PASS.
CAR 114,897 121,881 1.5 288,029 301,501 -3.2
ES 6,019 7,444 -12.9 15,160 18,050 -14.9
LS 2,125 3,134 -27.0 5,922 8,563 -29.9
SC 271 370 -21.1 643 954 -31.7
GS 1,668 2,103 -14.6 4,570 5,217 -11.2
IS 4,798 5,077 1.8 11,966 12,409 -2.3
TOTAL LEXUS PASS. CAR 14,881 18,128 -11.6 38,261 45,193 -14.2
TOTAL TOYOTA PASS. CAR 129,778 140,009 -0.2 326,290 346,694 -4.6
SIENNA 12,631 13,071 4.1 34,299 34,959 -0.6
RAV4 12,955 17,837 -21.8 34,229 41,405 -16.2
FJ CRUISER 3,284 6,057 -41.6 9,875 16,045 -37.6
4RUNNER 5,075 9,052 -39.6 15,506 23,937 -34.4
HIGHLANDER 10,832 11,693 -0.2 33,668 31,383 8.7
LAND CRUISER 363 222 76.1 1,217 682 80.8
SEQUOIA 2,856 2,568 19.8 7,850 6,938 14.6
TOTAL SUV 35,365 47,429 -19.7 102,345 120,390 -13.9
4X2 TACOMA 9,090 10,851 -9.8 23,103 27,027 -13.4
4X4 TACOMA 6,497 7,392 -5.3 16,673 19,301 -12.5
TOTAL TACOMA 15,587 18,243 -8.0 39,776 46,328 -13.0
TUNDRA 14,311 13,196 16.8 40,784 29,186 41.6
TOTAL PICKUP 29,898 31,439 2.4 80,560 75,514 8.1
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT
TRUCK 77,894 91,939 -8.8 217,204 230,863 -4.7
LX 642 270 156.1 1,921 826 135.6
GX 1,679 1,854 -2.5 4,885 5,239 -5.5
RX 7,737 8,603 -3.1 21,448 22,233 -2.3
TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT TRUCK 10,058 10,727 1.0 28,254 28,298 1.2
TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT TRUCK 87,952 102,666 -7.7 245,458 259,161 -4.0
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 192,791 213,820 -2.9 505,233 532,364 -3.8
TOTAL LEXUS 24,939 28,855 -6.9 66,515 73,491 -8.3
TOTAL TOYOTA 217,730 242,675 -3.4 571,748 605,855 -4.4
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 21,889 30,233 -22.0 62,758 78,544 -19.0
DOM. CAMRY 39,421 34,420 23.3 103,974 82,254 28.1
DOM. PICKUP 29,898 31,439 2.4 80,560 75,514 8.1
DOM. RX 5,385 6,608 -12.2 14,867 15,229 -1.1
SELLING DAYS 26 28 76 77
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 49,006 49,705 6.2 108,488 121,068 -9.2
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 14,881 18,128 -11.6 38,261 45,193 -14.2
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT CARS 65,891 72,176 -1.7 179,541 180,433 0.8
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 129,778 140,009 -0.2 326,290 346,694 -4.6
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT LT
TRUCK 32,509 44,861 -22.0 94,495 113,452 -15.6
LEXUS IMPORT LT TRUCK 4,673 4,119 22.2 13,387 13,069 3.8
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT LT
TRUCK 45,385 47,078 3.8 122,709 117,411 5.9
LEXUS NA BUILT LT TRUCK 5,385 6,608 -12.2 14,867 15,229 -1.1
TOTAL TOYOTA LT TRUCK 87,952 102,666 -7.7 245,458 259,161 -4.0
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 42,139 52,099 -12.9 120,724 132,643 -7.8
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 10,058 10,727 1.0 28,254 28,298 1.2
SMALL VANS 12,631 13,071 4.1 34,299 34,959 -0.6
PICKUPS 29,898 31,439 2.4 80,560 75,514 8.1
* NORTH AMERICAN BUILT
VEHICLES
COROLLA 21,889 30,233 -22.0 62,758 78,544 -19.0
CAMRY 39,421 34,420 23.3 103,974 82,254 28.1
AVALON 4,581 7,523 -34.4 12,809 19,635 -33.9
SIENNA 12,631 13,071 4.1 34,299 34,959 -0.6
PICKUP 29,898 31,439 2.4 80,560 75,514 8.1
SEQUOIA 2,856 2,568 19.8 7,850 6,938 14.6
RX 5,385 6,608 -12.2 14,867 15,229 -1.1
TOTAL 116,661 125,862 -0.2 317,117 313,073 2.6
N.A. VEHICLES % OF TOTAL 53.6% 51.9% 55.5% 51.7%
SELLING DAYS 26 28 76 77
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
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Daimler AG (Including SMART)
Daimler AG Reports 22,542 Unit Sales for U.S. Passenger Vehicles for March 2008
* Mercedes-Benz USA Records Highest First Quarter Sales
* smart fortwo Sales Continue to Increase
NEW YORK, April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (NYSE:
DAI) today reported total group sales (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of
22,542 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for March 2008. All sales figures in
this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
While experiencing a marginal 3.7 percent decrease in its sales for the
month of March (20,808 vs. 21,612), Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) maintained a
three percent increase for the first quarter of 2008 (57,647 vs 55,985)
bringing year-to-date sales to the highest level in the company's history.
Highlights for the first quarter 2008 include significant increases in the
Mercedes-Benz C-Class model line (up 39.6 percent) and the Mercedes-Benz
M-Class model line (up 28.5 percent).
smart USA continues to deliver vehicles to excited reservation holders
across the United States. Currently 67 smart centers are operational and
representing smart in the U.S. American consumer response remains strong as
the company still has well over 30,000 net reservations and dealership
traffic remains strong.
* Mercedes-Benz USA Records Highest First Quarter Sales
* smart fortwo Sales Continue to Increase
NEW YORK, April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (NYSE:
DAI) today reported total group sales (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of
22,542 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for March 2008. All sales figures in
this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
While experiencing a marginal 3.7 percent decrease in its sales for the
month of March (20,808 vs. 21,612), Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) maintained a
three percent increase for the first quarter of 2008 (57,647 vs 55,985)
bringing year-to-date sales to the highest level in the company's history.
Highlights for the first quarter 2008 include significant increases in the
Mercedes-Benz C-Class model line (up 39.6 percent) and the Mercedes-Benz
M-Class model line (up 28.5 percent).
smart USA continues to deliver vehicles to excited reservation holders
across the United States. Currently 67 smart centers are operational and
representing smart in the U.S. American consumer response remains strong as
the company still has well over 30,000 net reservations and dealership
traffic remains strong.
Code:
Daimler AG U.S. Passenger Vehicles Sales Summary Through March 2008
Month Sales % Sales CYTD %
Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
Mercedes-Benz USA 20,808 21,612 -3.7 57,647 55,985 3.0
smart USA 1,734 n/a* n/a* 3,476 n/a* n/a*
* smart sales in the U.S. started in mid January 2008
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Acura/Honda
American Honda March Sales Boosted by Record Car Sales
Fit sets all-time record, Civic sets monthly record
TORRANCE, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor
Co., Inc., posted a March 2008 sales result of 138,734 Honda and Acura
vehicles, an increase of 4.2 percent based on the daily selling rate,* the
company announced today. March 2007 sales results included two additional
selling days and totaled 143,392.
Led by strong sales of the Accord, Civic and Fit, American Honda total
car sales posted record monthly results of 83,214, an increase of 11.1
percent. Year-to-date, American Honda total vehicle sales reached 352,642,
an increase of 0.9 percent.
"The Honda product portfolio is adapting well to the current direction
of the marketplace," said **** Colliver, executive vice president of
American Honda. "People are clearly being more strategic with their money
as parts of the economy seek balance and other parts adjust to record-high
gasoline prices."
The Honda Division posted March sales of 125,446 cars and light-trucks,
an increase of 6.9 percent compared to year-ago results. Fit, up 73.8
percent to 6,835, eclipsed the previous all-time record of 6,450 set in
August 2007. Civic, up 18.6 percent to 32,740, set a new March record,
surpassing the previous mark of 30,037 set in 2000. Civic Hybrid sales
leaped 44.3 percent to 3,769 to a new March record, beating the previous
March record of 2,896 in 2005. Additional highlights include the Accord, up
6.8 percent to 36,214; the CR-V, up 3.9 percent to 18,974; and the Odyssey,
up 3.4 percent to 13,261. Year-to-date, the Honda Division is up 2.8
percent to 315,102.
The Acura Division posted total vehicle sales of 13,288, down 15.8
percent. The MDX luxury SUV was Acura's best-selling model, with March
sales of 4,434. Year-to-date, Acura Division total vehicle sales reached
37,540.
*The daily selling rate is calculated with 26 selling days for March
2008, versus 28 for March 2007. The year-to-date selling rate is calculated
with 76 days through March 2008, versus 77 for 2007. All percentages
contained in this press release represent the daily selling rate.
SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Fit sets all-time record, Civic sets monthly record
TORRANCE, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor
Co., Inc., posted a March 2008 sales result of 138,734 Honda and Acura
vehicles, an increase of 4.2 percent based on the daily selling rate,* the
company announced today. March 2007 sales results included two additional
selling days and totaled 143,392.
Led by strong sales of the Accord, Civic and Fit, American Honda total
car sales posted record monthly results of 83,214, an increase of 11.1
percent. Year-to-date, American Honda total vehicle sales reached 352,642,
an increase of 0.9 percent.
"The Honda product portfolio is adapting well to the current direction
of the marketplace," said **** Colliver, executive vice president of
American Honda. "People are clearly being more strategic with their money
as parts of the economy seek balance and other parts adjust to record-high
gasoline prices."
The Honda Division posted March sales of 125,446 cars and light-trucks,
an increase of 6.9 percent compared to year-ago results. Fit, up 73.8
percent to 6,835, eclipsed the previous all-time record of 6,450 set in
August 2007. Civic, up 18.6 percent to 32,740, set a new March record,
surpassing the previous mark of 30,037 set in 2000. Civic Hybrid sales
leaped 44.3 percent to 3,769 to a new March record, beating the previous
March record of 2,896 in 2005. Additional highlights include the Accord, up
6.8 percent to 36,214; the CR-V, up 3.9 percent to 18,974; and the Odyssey,
up 3.4 percent to 13,261. Year-to-date, the Honda Division is up 2.8
percent to 315,102.
The Acura Division posted total vehicle sales of 13,288, down 15.8
percent. The MDX luxury SUV was Acura's best-selling model, with March
sales of 4,434. Year-to-date, Acura Division total vehicle sales reached
37,540.
*The daily selling rate is calculated with 26 selling days for March
2008, versus 28 for March 2007. The year-to-date selling rate is calculated
with 76 days through March 2008, versus 77 for 2007. All percentages
contained in this press release represent the daily selling rate.
Code:
American Honda Vehicle Sales For March 2008
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
March March DSR** March March DSR**
2008 2007 % Chg. 2008 2007 % Chg.
American Honda Total 138,734 143,392 4.2% 352,642 354,208 0.9%
Total Car Sales 83,214 80,633 11.1% 201,399 194,550 4.9%
Total Truck Sales 55,520 62,759 -4.7% 151,243 159,658 -4.0%
Honda Total Car
Sales 76,117 70,856 15.7% 181,769 170,413 8.1%
Honda Total
Truck Sales 49,329 55,550 -4.4% 133,333 140,134 -3.6%
Acura Total Car
Sales 7,097 9,777 -21.8% 19,630 24,137 -17.6%
Acura Total
Truck Sales 6,191 7,209 -7.5% 17,910 19,524 -7.1%
Domestic Car Sales * 60,958 65,194 0.7% 148,395 152,844 -1.6%
Honda Division 56,689 59,425 2.7% 136,753 139,140 -0.4%
Acura Division 4,269 5,769 -20.3% 11,642 13,704 -13.9%
Domestic Truck Sales * 42,508 43,734 4.7% 114,980 112,719 3.3%
Honda Division 36,317 36,525 7.1% 97,070 93,195 5.5%
Acura Division 6,191 7,209 -7.5% 17,910 19,524 -7.1%
Import Car Sales 22,256 15,439 55.2% 53,004 41,706 28.8%
Honda Division 19,428 11,431 83.0% 45,016 31,273 45.8%
Acura Division 2,828 4,008 -24.0% 7,988 10,433 -22.4%
Import Truck Sales 13,012 19,025 -26.3% 36,263 46,939 -21.7%
Honda Division 13,012 19,025 -26.3% 36,263 46,939 -21.7%
MODEL BREAKOUTS BY
DIVISION
Honda Division Total 125,446 126,406 6.9% 315,102 310,547 2.8%
Fit 6,835 4,235 73.8% 15,641 8,837 79.3%
Accord * 36,214 36,506 6.8% 87,802 92,590 -3.9%
Memo: Accord
Hybrid 53 385 -85.2% 143 945 -84.7%
Civic * 32,740 29,721 18.6% 77,532 68,140 15.3%
Memo: Civic
Hybrid 3,769 2,813 44.3% 7,322 6,520 13.8%
S2000 328 393 -10.1% 794 845 -4.8%
Odyssey * 13,261 13,805 3.4% 33,697 37,346 -8.6%
Pilot * 10,168 14,339 -23.6% 31,424 34,081 -6.6%
CR-V * 18,974 19,658 3.9% 50,684 47,572 7.9%
Element * 3,207 3,741 -7.7% 8,030 10,126 -19.7%
Ridgeline 3,719 4,007 0.0% 9,498 11,009 -12.6%
Acura Division Total 13,288 16,986 -15.8% 37,540 43,661 -12.9%
RSX 0 57 1 257 -99.6%
TL * 4,269 5,769 -20.3% 11,642 13,704 -13.9%
TSX 2,280 3,232 -24.0% 6,648 8,629 -21.9%
RL 548 719 -17.9% 1,339 1,547 -12.3%
MDX * 4,434 4,785 -0.2% 12,961 13,268 -1.0%
RDX * 1,757 2,424 -21.9% 4,949 6,256 -19.9%
Selling Days 26 28 76 77
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
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Apparantly the legendary Corolla hits a wall this time (as I expected).
People aren't blind. Hopefully Toyota can learn from this hard lesson and give the US market the interior it deserves in the next model year.
The C-Class is doing extremely well, and easily becomes the 2nd best selling compact luxury sedan now. Congrats.
People aren't blind. Hopefully Toyota can learn from this hard lesson and give the US market the interior it deserves in the next model year.The C-Class is doing extremely well, and easily becomes the 2nd best selling compact luxury sedan now. Congrats.
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Hyundai
Hyundai Motor America Breaks March Record Set in 2007
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor
America today announced record sales of 42,796 for the month of March, a
two percent increase over the same record-setting period last year.
"We are very encouraged by our March results, especially considering
the challenging market we are in," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor
America's vice president of national sales. "Our redesigned Sonata posted a
solid seven percent increase over a year ago, while Accent, Elantra and
Azera all saw double-digit growth compared with March of last year. We are
cautiously optimistic and feel our brand is very well positioned to respond
to the emerging spring selling season."
All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai
Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a
10-year/100,000-mile power train warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile
bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation
warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a
subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed
throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and
serviced through more than 790 dealerships nationwide.
SOURCE Hyundai Motor America
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor
America today announced record sales of 42,796 for the month of March, a
two percent increase over the same record-setting period last year.
"We are very encouraged by our March results, especially considering
the challenging market we are in," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor
America's vice president of national sales. "Our redesigned Sonata posted a
solid seven percent increase over a year ago, while Accent, Elantra and
Azera all saw double-digit growth compared with March of last year. We are
cautiously optimistic and feel our brand is very well positioned to respond
to the emerging spring selling season."
All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai
Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a
10-year/100,000-mile power train warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile
bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation
warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a
subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed
throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and
serviced through more than 790 dealerships nationwide.
Code:
CARLINE MAR/2008 MAR/2007 CY2008 CY2007
ACCENT 3,938 3,427 10,214 8,272
SONATA 11,306 10,584 24,431 29,997
ELANTRA 11,505 10,343 23,870 22,832
TIBURON 829 1,247 2,071 2,903
SANTA FE 7,972 8,470 17,691 21,239
AZERA 2,922 2,395 5,706 5,864
TUCSON 2,427 3,982 6,013 9,694
ENTOURAGE 627 1,358 1,542 3,226
VERACRUZ 1,270 178 3,800 178
TOTAL 42,796 41,984 95,338 104,205
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Jeez the RX and ES sold what the entire Acura lineup sold.
Lexus is on pace to have first year in maybe 10+ years where it will have less sales than the year before. I'm not worried, it was bound to happen and its more the economy than the Lexus lineup hurting sales.
Have to say with this economy and gas prices, the LX debuted the WRONG time.
Lexus is on pace to have first year in maybe 10+ years where it will have less sales than the year before. I'm not worried, it was bound to happen and its more the economy than the Lexus lineup hurting sales.
Have to say with this economy and gas prices, the LX debuted the WRONG time.
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Mazda
Mazda Announces March Sales for North America
IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American
Operations (MNAO) today reported U.S. sales of 32,929 vehicles, its best
month since last year's best-ever March. Including the U.S., Canada and
Mexico, total MNAO sales were 43,496 vehicles. Mazda Canada, Inc. and Mazda
Motor de Mexico both reported best-ever March sales with increases of 11.7
percent and 12.0 percent respectively.
Signaling the continuation of a shift in consumers' tastes to smaller,
more fuel-efficient vehicles, the MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle reported
its best-ever month, with sales of 2,758 units accounting for a 66.4
percent increase versus last year. Redesigned for 2008, the six-passenger
MAZDA5 boasts more standard features, improved fuel economy and a new
five-speed automatic transmission.
Mazda's highly acclaimed CX-9 crossover SUV, which has taken home more
than a dozen awards including North American Truck of the Year and Motor
Trend's 2008 Sport/Utility of the Year, reported a 9.7 percent increase in
sales with 2,679 units sold.
On a calendar-year-to-date basis, Mazda sales in the U.S. were down 1.8
percent with 77,689 vehicles sold; MCI sales were up 10.4 percent with
19,597 vehicles sold; and MMdM sales were up 39.0 percent with 5,029
vehicles sold.
"The weakening economy is causing a ripple effect that's hurting all
industries, including automotive," said Jim O'Sullivan, President and CEO,
MNAO. "As we close our fiscal year, I can look back and say it was a
successful one for Mazda from a sales and product perspective. With the
record sales we had last March, we knew this month was going to be tough --
now we need to focus on moving forward, keeping our heads down, and
remembering that the car business isn't a sprint, it's a marathon."
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations
oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda
vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico through
nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc.,
located in Ontario; in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and
in Puerto Rico by Mazda de Puerto Rico in San Juan.
SOURCE Mazda North American Operations
IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American
Operations (MNAO) today reported U.S. sales of 32,929 vehicles, its best
month since last year's best-ever March. Including the U.S., Canada and
Mexico, total MNAO sales were 43,496 vehicles. Mazda Canada, Inc. and Mazda
Motor de Mexico both reported best-ever March sales with increases of 11.7
percent and 12.0 percent respectively.
Signaling the continuation of a shift in consumers' tastes to smaller,
more fuel-efficient vehicles, the MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle reported
its best-ever month, with sales of 2,758 units accounting for a 66.4
percent increase versus last year. Redesigned for 2008, the six-passenger
MAZDA5 boasts more standard features, improved fuel economy and a new
five-speed automatic transmission.
Mazda's highly acclaimed CX-9 crossover SUV, which has taken home more
than a dozen awards including North American Truck of the Year and Motor
Trend's 2008 Sport/Utility of the Year, reported a 9.7 percent increase in
sales with 2,679 units sold.
On a calendar-year-to-date basis, Mazda sales in the U.S. were down 1.8
percent with 77,689 vehicles sold; MCI sales were up 10.4 percent with
19,597 vehicles sold; and MMdM sales were up 39.0 percent with 5,029
vehicles sold.
"The weakening economy is causing a ripple effect that's hurting all
industries, including automotive," said Jim O'Sullivan, President and CEO,
MNAO. "As we close our fiscal year, I can look back and say it was a
successful one for Mazda from a sales and product perspective. With the
record sales we had last March, we knew this month was going to be tough --
now we need to focus on moving forward, keeping our heads down, and
remembering that the car business isn't a sprint, it's a marathon."
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations
oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda
vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico through
nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc.,
located in Ontario; in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and
in Puerto Rico by Mazda de Puerto Rico in San Juan.
Code:
Mazda North American Operations - March
2008
Month-To-Date Year-To-Date
March March % March March %
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
Mazda3 12,635 15,606 (19.0)% 27,107 31,927 (15.1)%
Mazda5 2,758 1,657 66.4% 6,478 4,548 42.4%
Mazda6 7,741 9,624 (19.6)% 19,601 20,173 (2.8)%
MX-5 Miata 1,664 2,281 (27.0)% 3,248 4,373 (25.7)%
RX-8 333 735 (54.7)% 912 1,731 (47.3)%
Protege - - N/A - - N/A
CX-7 3,396 4,221 (19.5)% 9,136 9,940 (8.1)%
CX-9 2,679 2,443 9.7% 6,729 3,694 82.2%
Tribute 1,568 941 66.6% 4,112 1,703 141.5%
B-Series Truck 155 233 (33.5)% 366 867 (57.8)%
MPV - 1 (100.0)% - 120 (100.0)%
Total Vehicles
CARS 25,131 29,903 (16.0)% 57,346 62,752 (8.6)%
TRUCKS 7,798 7,839 (0.5)% 20,343 16,324 24.6%
TOTAL 32,929 37,742 (12.8)% 77,689 79,076 (1.8)%
MEMO:
IMPORT CAR 17,390 20,279 (14.2)% 37,745 42,579 (11.4)%
IMPORT TRUCK 6,075 6,665 (8.9)% 15,865 13,754 15.3%
IMPORT TOTAL 23,465 26,944 (12.9)% 53,610 56,333 (4.8)%
DOMESTIC CAR 7,741 9,624 (19.6)% 19,601 20,173 (2.8)%
DOMESTIC TRUCK 1,723 1,174 46.8% 4,478 2,570 74.2%
DOMESTIC TOTALS 9,464 10,798 (12.4)% 24,079 22,743 5.9%
Note: MPV & Protege are discontinued vehicles.
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Mitsubishi Motors Reports March Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors today
announced total March 2008 sales of 10,750.
-- Galant was the volume leader at 2,676, up 26.6% from last March's
volume.
-- This was Galant's best first quarter in three years.
-- Lancer closed at 2,514, up 32.7% from last March's volume.
-- This was also Lancer's best first quarter in three years.
-- Overall Mitsubishi sales were off 14.2% for March compared to March
2007 sales of 12,536.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all
manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development
operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes,
convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a
network of approximately 480 dealers. For more information, contact the
Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit
media.mitsubishicars.com.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors
announced total March 2008 sales of 10,750.
-- Galant was the volume leader at 2,676, up 26.6% from last March's
volume.
-- This was Galant's best first quarter in three years.
-- Lancer closed at 2,514, up 32.7% from last March's volume.
-- This was also Lancer's best first quarter in three years.
-- Overall Mitsubishi sales were off 14.2% for March compared to March
2007 sales of 12,536.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all
manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development
operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes,
convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a
network of approximately 480 dealers. For more information, contact the
Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit
media.mitsubishicars.com.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors