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MAY 2008 Vehicle Sales
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Daimler AG
Daimler AG Reports a 12 Percent Increase for the Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. for May 2008
- Total of 24,480 Units of Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Sold in U.S.
- Mercedes-Benz USA Records May Sales of 21,785
- smart USA Records 2,695 Sales in May
NEW YORK, June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (stock exchange
abbreviaton DAI) today reported sales for Mercedes-Benz Cars division
(Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 24,480 units in the U.S. for May
2008. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless
otherwise noted.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported its highest May on record with sales
of 21,785 new vehicles, a 0.1 percent increase over last May. Highlights
for the month include significant sales increases for the legendary
SL-Class roadster (up 60.4 percent), the sporty C-Class sedans (up 43.9
percent). The M-Class SUV model line posted a 4 percent gain (2,706 vs.
2,601).
More and more people are seeing the smart fortwo on the road as the
vehicle inches closer to the 10,000 sales mark, having sold 8,854 vehicles
to date. The vehicle is attracting an overwhelming number of buyers who
want a solution to high gas prices, to reduce their environmental footprint
and urban mobility on congested city streets in a package that's fun to
drive. The fortwo offers a powerful combination of outstanding fuel
efficiency, innovative safety, environmental friendliness and low cost of
ownership. There are currently 69 smart centers open in 31 states.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA will be announced later
today in a separate press release issued by Mercedes-Benz USA.
SOURCE Daimler AG
- Total of 24,480 Units of Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Sold in U.S.
- Mercedes-Benz USA Records May Sales of 21,785
- smart USA Records 2,695 Sales in May
NEW YORK, June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (stock exchange
abbreviaton DAI) today reported sales for Mercedes-Benz Cars division
(Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 24,480 units in the U.S. for May
2008. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless
otherwise noted.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported its highest May on record with sales
of 21,785 new vehicles, a 0.1 percent increase over last May. Highlights
for the month include significant sales increases for the legendary
SL-Class roadster (up 60.4 percent), the sporty C-Class sedans (up 43.9
percent). The M-Class SUV model line posted a 4 percent gain (2,706 vs.
2,601).
More and more people are seeing the smart fortwo on the road as the
vehicle inches closer to the 10,000 sales mark, having sold 8,854 vehicles
to date. The vehicle is attracting an overwhelming number of buyers who
want a solution to high gas prices, to reduce their environmental footprint
and urban mobility on congested city streets in a package that's fun to
drive. The fortwo offers a powerful combination of outstanding fuel
efficiency, innovative safety, environmental friendliness and low cost of
ownership. There are currently 69 smart centers open in 31 states.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA will be announced later
today in a separate press release issued by Mercedes-Benz USA.
Code:
Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. Sales Summary Through May 2008
Month Sales % Sales CYTD %
Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
Mercedes-Benz USA 21,785 21,771 0.1 99,703 98,651 1.1
smart USA 2,695 n/a* n/a* 8,854 n/a* n/a*
Mercedes-Benz USA /
smart USA combined 24,480 21,771* 12.4* 108,557 98,651* 10.0*
* smart sales in the U.S. started in mid January 2008
SOURCE Daimler AG
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Mercedes-Benz Sets Another Record With Best May Sales
MONTVALE, N.J., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today
reported its highest May on record with sales of 21,785 new vehicles, a 0.1
percent increase over last May. Sales for the month brought MBUSA's
year-to-date volume to 99,703 new vehicles, a 1.1 percent increase compared
to the first five months of 2007.
Passenger car sales of 16,416 vehicles showed an increase of 4.6
percent over last May. Sales of the legendary SL roadster, one of MBUSA's
first 2009 models to hit dealer showrooms, increased by 60.4 percent (1,083
vs. 675 units). The volume leading C-Class also demonstrated impressive
growth with an increase of 43.9 percent for the month (7,394 vs 5,139
units). In the light truck category, the award-winning M-Class SUV
increased 4 percent (2,706 vs. 2,601 units), while sales of the G-Class
rose 11.3 percent (79 vs. 71 units).
Year-to-date highlights include an overall increase in the C-Class
model line of 39.2 percent (31,385 vs. 22,552) and in the M-Class with a
19.5 percent (14,795 vs. 12,384) increase.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program,
MBUSA marked a 31.8 percent increase for May sales with 6,037 vehicles
sold, bringing year-to-date sales to a total of 26,549 units, an increase
of 24.3 percent over the same period in 2007.
SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA)
reported its highest May on record with sales of 21,785 new vehicles, a 0.1
percent increase over last May. Sales for the month brought MBUSA's
year-to-date volume to 99,703 new vehicles, a 1.1 percent increase compared
to the first five months of 2007.
Passenger car sales of 16,416 vehicles showed an increase of 4.6
percent over last May. Sales of the legendary SL roadster, one of MBUSA's
first 2009 models to hit dealer showrooms, increased by 60.4 percent (1,083
vs. 675 units). The volume leading C-Class also demonstrated impressive
growth with an increase of 43.9 percent for the month (7,394 vs 5,139
units). In the light truck category, the award-winning M-Class SUV
increased 4 percent (2,706 vs. 2,601 units), while sales of the G-Class
rose 11.3 percent (79 vs. 71 units).
Year-to-date highlights include an overall increase in the C-Class
model line of 39.2 percent (31,385 vs. 22,552) and in the M-Class with a
19.5 percent (14,795 vs. 12,384) increase.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program,
MBUSA marked a 31.8 percent increase for May sales with 6,037 vehicles
sold, bringing year-to-date sales to a total of 26,549 units, an increase
of 24.3 percent over the same period in 2007.
Code:
Model May '08 May '07 Monthly % YTD 2008 YTD 2007 Yearly %
C-CLASS 7,394 5,139 43.9% 31,385 22,552 39.2%
E-CLASS 4,029 4,102 -1.8% 15,803 18,560 -14.9%
S-CLASS 1,684 2,135 -21.1% 8,255 10,848 -23.9%
CL-CLASS 250 319 -21.6% 1,323 1,433 -7.7%
SL-CLASS 1,083 675 60.4% 2,734 2,773 -1.4%
CLK-CLASS 1,033 1,548 -33.3% 5,567 7,038 -20.9%
SLK-CLASS 444 1,100 -59.6% 2,493 3,646 -31.6%
CLS-CLASS 499 671 -25.6% 3,177 3,493 -9.0%
R-CLASS 666 1,379 -51.7% 4,208 5,530 -23.9%
M-CLASS 2,706 2,601 4.0% 14,795 12,384 19.5%
GL-CLASS 1,918 2,031 -5.6% 9,537 9,869 -3.4%
G-CLASS 79 71 11.3% 426 525 -18.9%
GRAND TOTAL 21,785 21,771 0.1% 99,703 98,651 1.1%
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Ford
May Brings Record Sales For Ford Focus, Fusion
- Ford's redesigned Focus posted record May sales of 32,579, up 53 percent
versus a year ago; retail sales to individual customers more than doubled
(up 105 percent).
- Ford Fusion May sales (18,088) were the highest for any month, up 27
percent versus a year ago.
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury car sales were 4 percent higher, with retail
sales up 20 percent.
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 206,000, down 16 percent,
reflecting lower daily rental (down 30 percent), truck and van (down 29
percent) and SUV (down 44 percent) sales.
- Total Ford Motor Company sales (including Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo)
totaled 217,998, also down 16 percent.
- Ford confirms second and third quarter North American production plans.
DEARBORN, Mich., June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For the second time
in its nine-year history, Ford Focus sales eclipsed the 30,000-unit
milestone in May.
Focus sales totaled 32,579, up 53 percent compared with a year ago.
Retail sales to individual customers more than doubled (up 105 percent).
The first time was October 2001, when industry sales soared in response to
zero-percent financing.
"Our dealers are selling the Focus at unprecedented turn rates," said
Jim Farley, Ford group vice president, Marketing and Communications. "In
fact, Focus' retail sales were 91 percent of beginning inventory, which
puts it in the same league as the industry's best-selling small cars. This
is a strong statement about customer demand for Ford's newest small car."
Ford is moving to increase Focus availability. In early April, Ford
announced plans to produce 245,000 Focus units in 2008, approximately 30
percent more than in 2007. Ford now is targeting to produce 280,000 Focus
units in 2009.
Ford Fusion sales were the highest for any month ever (18,088) and up
27 percent from a year ago, including a 30 percent increase to retail
customers. The Mercury Sable and Milan also posted higher retail sales.
"Our products and our dealers are getting us back in the car business,"
Farley said. "Our small and mid-size cars are outperforming the industry,
and we're only just beginning."
Late this year, a redesigned Fusion, Milan and MKZ will go into
production. Additionally, Fusion and Milan will be offered in new hybrid
versions.
Last week, Ford announced its global B-car, the Ford Fiesta, will be
produced in North America in early 2010. Two Fiesta models will be offered
-- a sedan and a hatchback -- helping feed customers' growing demand for
small cars.
In all, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury car sales to retail customers were up
20 percent. Total car sales, including sales to fleet customers, were up 4
percent in May.
In May, crossover sales were lower than a year ago but remained at high
levels as sales for the Ford Escape and Edge, Mercury Mariner and Lincoln
MKX were among the highest recorded. During the past two years, sales
growth for the company's crossovers has outpaced the industry.
The company's gains in the small and mid-size car market are helping to
mitigate sharp declines among traditional SUVs (down 44 percent) and trucks
and vans (down 29 percent) as well as lower sales to daily rental companies
(down 30 percent).
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 206,000, down 16 percent.
Total Ford Motor Company sales, including Jaguar, Land Rover, and
Volvo, were 217,998, also down 16 percent.
North American Production
Today, the company is confirming the production plans it announced May
22. The second-quarter production plan is 690,000 units. The third-quarter
plan is 525,000 units, in the middle of the range the company announced May
22. The fourth quarter production plan continues to be in the range of
590,000 to 630,000 units.
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.
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
- Ford's redesigned Focus posted record May sales of 32,579, up 53 percent
versus a year ago; retail sales to individual customers more than doubled
(up 105 percent).
- Ford Fusion May sales (18,088) were the highest for any month, up 27
percent versus a year ago.
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury car sales were 4 percent higher, with retail
sales up 20 percent.
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 206,000, down 16 percent,
reflecting lower daily rental (down 30 percent), truck and van (down 29
percent) and SUV (down 44 percent) sales.
- Total Ford Motor Company sales (including Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo)
totaled 217,998, also down 16 percent.
- Ford confirms second and third quarter North American production plans.
DEARBORN, Mich., June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For the second time
in its nine-year history, Ford Focus sales eclipsed the 30,000-unit
milestone in May.
Focus sales totaled 32,579, up 53 percent compared with a year ago.
Retail sales to individual customers more than doubled (up 105 percent).
The first time was October 2001, when industry sales soared in response to
zero-percent financing.
"Our dealers are selling the Focus at unprecedented turn rates," said
Jim Farley, Ford group vice president, Marketing and Communications. "In
fact, Focus' retail sales were 91 percent of beginning inventory, which
puts it in the same league as the industry's best-selling small cars. This
is a strong statement about customer demand for Ford's newest small car."
Ford is moving to increase Focus availability. In early April, Ford
announced plans to produce 245,000 Focus units in 2008, approximately 30
percent more than in 2007. Ford now is targeting to produce 280,000 Focus
units in 2009.
Ford Fusion sales were the highest for any month ever (18,088) and up
27 percent from a year ago, including a 30 percent increase to retail
customers. The Mercury Sable and Milan also posted higher retail sales.
"Our products and our dealers are getting us back in the car business,"
Farley said. "Our small and mid-size cars are outperforming the industry,
and we're only just beginning."
Late this year, a redesigned Fusion, Milan and MKZ will go into
production. Additionally, Fusion and Milan will be offered in new hybrid
versions.
Last week, Ford announced its global B-car, the Ford Fiesta, will be
produced in North America in early 2010. Two Fiesta models will be offered
-- a sedan and a hatchback -- helping feed customers' growing demand for
small cars.
In all, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury car sales to retail customers were up
20 percent. Total car sales, including sales to fleet customers, were up 4
percent in May.
In May, crossover sales were lower than a year ago but remained at high
levels as sales for the Ford Escape and Edge, Mercury Mariner and Lincoln
MKX were among the highest recorded. During the past two years, sales
growth for the company's crossovers has outpaced the industry.
The company's gains in the small and mid-size car market are helping to
mitigate sharp declines among traditional SUVs (down 44 percent) and trucks
and vans (down 29 percent) as well as lower sales to daily rental companies
(down 30 percent).
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 206,000, down 16 percent.
Total Ford Motor Company sales, including Jaguar, Land Rover, and
Volvo, were 217,998, also down 16 percent.
North American Production
Today, the company is confirming the production plans it announced May
22. The second-quarter production plan is 690,000 units. The third-quarter
plan is 525,000 units, in the middle of the range the company announced May
22. The fourth quarter production plan continues to be in the range of
590,000 to 630,000 units.
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.
Code:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY MAY 2008 U.S. SALES
--------------------------------------
May % Year-To-Date %
--- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Ford, Lincoln Mercury
Sales By Brand
Ford 184,042 212,572 -13.4 833,856 920,713 -9.4
Mercury 13,593 18,178 -25.2 60,938 79,532 -23.4
Lincoln 8,365 13,880 -39.7 47,176 60,839 -22.5
----- ------ ------ ------
Total Ford,
Lincoln
Mercury 206,000 244,630 -15.8 941,970 1,061,084 -11.2
Sales By Type
Cars 85,542 82,412 3.8 335,336 352,819 -5.0
Crossover Utility
Vehicles 39,097 42,174 -7.3 179,151 166,036 7.9
Sport Utility
Vehicles 15,437 27,755 -44.4 86,044 122,618 -29.8
Pickup Trucks and
Vans 65,924 92,289 -28.6 341,439 419,611 -18.6
------ ------ ------- -------
Total Ford,
Lincoln
Mercury 206,000 244,630 -15.8 941,970 1,061,084 -11.2
Jaguar 1,757 1,379 27.4 7,021 7,051 -0.4
Land Rover 3,003 4,269 -29.7 14,292 18,682 -23.5
Volvo 7,238 9,192 -21.3 39,180 44,236 -11.4
----- ----- ------ ------
Total Ford
Motor Company 217,998 259,470 -16.0 1,002,463 1,131,053 -11.4
Memo: Cars and Trucks
Cars 91,634 89,126 2.8 366,871 386,135 -5.0
Trucks 126,364 170,344 -25.8 635,592 744,918 -14.7
------- ------- ------- -------
Total Ford
Motor Company 217,998 259,470 -16.0 1,002,463 1,131,053 -11.4
FORD BRAND MAY 2008 U.S. SALES
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May % Year-To-Date %
--- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Crown Victoria 5,225 6,714 -22.2 23,511 30,636 -23.3
Taurus 6,700 4,014 66.9 27,817 27,405 1.5
Fusion 18,088 14,279 26.7 73,197 66,260 10.5
Focus 32,579 21,269 53.2 105,499 77,732 35.7
Mustang 9,633 17,478 -44.9 44,160 64,560 -31.6
GT 0 0 NA 0 231 -100.0
- - - ---
Total Ford Cars 72,225 63,754 13.3 274,184 266,824 2.8
Escape 17,667 18,953 -6.8 76,966 73,058 5.3
Edge 12,367 12,701 -2.6 58,734 46,313 26.8
Taurus X 2,794 2,635 6.0 12,552 17,321 -27.5
Explorer 8,122 13,821 -41.2 43,116 60,500 -28.7
Expedition 5,252 9,205 -42.9 28,686 41,362 -30.6
Freestar 0 214 -100.0 0 2,390 -100.0
Econoline/Club Wagon 14,673 18,395 -20.2 63,869 80,641 -20.8
Ranger 7,239 9,608 -24.7 36,421 35,598 2.3
F-Series 42,973 61,939 -30.6 235,924 290,282 -18.7
Low Cab Forward 109 268 -59.3 434 1,136 -61.8
Heavy Trucks 621 1,079 -42.4 2,970 5,288 -43.8
--- ----- ----- -----
Total Ford Trucks 111,817 148,818 -24.9 559,672 653,889 -14.4
------- ------- ------- -------
Total Ford Brand 184,042 212,572 -13.4 833,856 920,713 -9.4
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND MAY 2008 U.S. SALES
---------------------------------------------
May % Year-To-Date %
--- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Grand Marquis 3,087 6,371 -51.5 14,193 27,327 -48.1
Sable 1,686 1,206 39.8 7,305 7,791 -6.2
Milan 4,767 3,481 36.9 17,453 17,082 2.2
----- ----- ------ ------
Total Mercury Cars 9,540 11,058 -13.7 38,951 52,200 -25.4
MKZ 3,013 3,092 -2.6 16,025 13,930 15.0
Town Car 764 4,508 -83.1 6,176 19,865 -68.9
--- ----- ----- ------
Total Lincoln Cars 3,777 7,600 -50.3 22,201 33,795 -34.3
----- ----- ------ ------
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 13,317 18,658 -28.6 61,152 85,995 -28.9
Mariner 3,319 4,395 -24.5 15,579 15,890 -2.0
Mountaineer 734 2,609 -71.9 6,408 10,742 -40.3
Monterey 0 116 -100.0 0 700 -100.0
- --- - ---
Total Mercury Trucks 4,053 7,120 -43.1 21,987 27,332 -19.6
MKX 2,950 3,490 -15.5 15,320 13,454 13.9
Navigator 1,329 2,120 -37.3 7,834 10,014 -21.8
Mark LT 309 670 -53.9 1,821 3,576 -49.1
--- --- ----- -----
Total Lincoln Trucks 4,588 6,280 -26.9 24,975 27,044 -7.7
----- ----- ------ ------
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 8,641 13,400 -35.5 46,962 54,376 -13.6
----- ------ ------ ------
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 21,958 32,058 -31.5 108,114 140,371 -23.0
Total Lincoln Brand 8,365 13,880 -39.7 47,176 60,839 -22.5
Total Mercury Brand 13,593 18,178 -25.2 60,938 79,532 -23.4
JAGUAR BRAND MAY 2008 U.S. SALES
--------------------------------
May % Year-To-Date %
--- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
XJ 229 317 -27.8 1,133 1,901 -40.4
XF 1,170 0 NA 3,457 0 NA
S-TYPE 53 316 -83.2 742 1,664 -55.4
X-TYPE 26 285 -90.9 382 1,337 -71.4
XK 279 461 -39.5 1,307 2,149 -39.2
--- --- ----- -----
Total Jaguar 1,757 1,379 27.4 7,021 7,051 -0.4
VOLVO BRAND MAY 2008 U.S. SALES
-------------------------------
May % Year-To-Date %
--- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
C30 504 0 NA 1,903 0 NA
S40 918 1,586 -42.1 6,212 8,984 -30.9
V50 201 286 -29.7 822 1,263 -34.9
S60 542 1,629 -66.7 5,579 7,508 -25.7
V70 366 293 24.9 1,239 1,392 -11.0
XC70 1,027 1,236 -16.9 4,712 5,069 -7.0
C70 677 571 18.6 2,880 2,055 40.1
S80 1,127 970 16.2 5,879 5,063 16.1
XC90 1,876 2,621 -28.4 9,954 12,902 -22.8
----- ----- ----- ------
Total Volvo 7,238 9,192 -21.3 39,180 44,236 -11.4
LAND ROVER BRAND MAY 2008 U.S. SALES
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May % Year-To-Date %
--- ------------
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Range Rover 732 931 -21.4 3,681 4,694 -21.6
Range Rover Sport 1,416 1,341 5.6 5,534 6,389 -13.4
LR3 355 972 -63.5 2,158 5,271 -59.1
LR2 500 1,025 -51.2 2,919 2,327 25.4
Freelander 0 0 NA 0 1 -100.0
- - - -
Total Land Rover 3,003 4,269 -29.7 14,292 18,682 -23.5
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Lexus/Toyota
Toyota Reports May Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., today reported May sales of 257,404 vehicles, a decrease of
7.9 percent from last May, on a daily selling rate basis.
"The all-new Corolla really found its stride this month," said TMS
President Jim Lentz. "Launched amid soaring fuel prices and economic
uncertainty, Corolla strikes a sweet spot for buyers seeking refinement in
addition to fuel efficiency and affordability."
The Toyota Division posted May sales of 230,811, a decrease of 6.3
percent from last May. The Lexus Division reported May sales of 26,593
units, a decrease of 19.6 percent from the year-ago month.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded May sales of 152,652 units,
down 0.9 percent over the same period last year. Passenger-car sales were
led by Corolla, which posted all-time best-ever sales of 52,826 units, an
increase of 12.4 percent over May 2007. Camry and Camry Hybrid posted
combined sales of 51,291 in May. Camry Hybrid reported May sales of 5,999
units. With limited availability, the Prius hybrid gas-electric mid-size
sedan posted May sales of 15,011 units. Yaris reported all-time best-ever
sales of 14,397 units, up 26.6 percent over the year-ago month.
Toyota Division light trucks recorded May sales of 78,159 units, down
15.3 percent from May 2007. Light truck sales were led by the Tacoma
mid-size pickup, reporting May sales of 17,341 units, up 4.2 percent over
May 2007. The Tundra full-size pickup posted May sales of 12,144 units.
Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of 10,841 units in
May. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported May sales of
2,644 units. Sequoia posted sales of 3,575 units for the month, up 75
percent over the same period last year.
Scion posted May sales of 14,858 units, up 28.4 percent over the year
ago month. The xB urban utility vehicle led the way with May sales of 5,351
units, an increase of 40.9 percent over last May. The tC sports coupe,
entering its fifth model year, posted May sales of 5,166 units. The xD
reported all-time best-ever sales of 4,337 units.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported May sales of 16,290 units, a decrease of
21.3 percent from May 2007. Passenger-car sales were led by the ES entry
luxury sedan with May sales of 6,831 units. The IS entry luxury sport sedan
reported combined sales of 5,420 units. The LS flagship luxury sedan
reported combined sales of 2,115 units. Sales of the GS luxury sport sedan
reported combined May sales of 1,708 units.
Lexus Division light trucks reported May sales totaling 10,303 units,
down 16.7 percent from the year-ago month. Lexus sales were led by the RX
luxury utility vehicle, which posted combined May sales of 8,082 units. The
RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported May sales of 2,155 units, up
19 percent over the year-ago month. The all-new LX 570 enjoyed sales of 827
units, an increase of 201.7 percent versus the same period last year
TMS Hybrids
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 127,353 units. TMS
posted May sales of 26,019 hybrid vehicles. Toyota Division posted sales of
23,654 hybrids for the month. Lexus Division posted May sales of 2,365
hybrids, an 18 percent increase over the same period last year.
There were 27 selling days this month, as compared to 26 selling days last
May.
SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
TORRANCE, Calif., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., today reported May sales of 257,404 vehicles, a decrease of
7.9 percent from last May, on a daily selling rate basis.
"The all-new Corolla really found its stride this month," said TMS
President Jim Lentz. "Launched amid soaring fuel prices and economic
uncertainty, Corolla strikes a sweet spot for buyers seeking refinement in
addition to fuel efficiency and affordability."
The Toyota Division posted May sales of 230,811, a decrease of 6.3
percent from last May. The Lexus Division reported May sales of 26,593
units, a decrease of 19.6 percent from the year-ago month.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded May sales of 152,652 units,
down 0.9 percent over the same period last year. Passenger-car sales were
led by Corolla, which posted all-time best-ever sales of 52,826 units, an
increase of 12.4 percent over May 2007. Camry and Camry Hybrid posted
combined sales of 51,291 in May. Camry Hybrid reported May sales of 5,999
units. With limited availability, the Prius hybrid gas-electric mid-size
sedan posted May sales of 15,011 units. Yaris reported all-time best-ever
sales of 14,397 units, up 26.6 percent over the year-ago month.
Toyota Division light trucks recorded May sales of 78,159 units, down
15.3 percent from May 2007. Light truck sales were led by the Tacoma
mid-size pickup, reporting May sales of 17,341 units, up 4.2 percent over
May 2007. The Tundra full-size pickup posted May sales of 12,144 units.
Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of 10,841 units in
May. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported May sales of
2,644 units. Sequoia posted sales of 3,575 units for the month, up 75
percent over the same period last year.
Scion posted May sales of 14,858 units, up 28.4 percent over the year
ago month. The xB urban utility vehicle led the way with May sales of 5,351
units, an increase of 40.9 percent over last May. The tC sports coupe,
entering its fifth model year, posted May sales of 5,166 units. The xD
reported all-time best-ever sales of 4,337 units.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported May sales of 16,290 units, a decrease of
21.3 percent from May 2007. Passenger-car sales were led by the ES entry
luxury sedan with May sales of 6,831 units. The IS entry luxury sport sedan
reported combined sales of 5,420 units. The LS flagship luxury sedan
reported combined sales of 2,115 units. Sales of the GS luxury sport sedan
reported combined May sales of 1,708 units.
Lexus Division light trucks reported May sales totaling 10,303 units,
down 16.7 percent from the year-ago month. Lexus sales were led by the RX
luxury utility vehicle, which posted combined May sales of 8,082 units. The
RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported May sales of 2,155 units, up
19 percent over the year-ago month. The all-new LX 570 enjoyed sales of 827
units, an increase of 201.7 percent versus the same period last year
TMS Hybrids
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 127,353 units. TMS
posted May sales of 26,019 hybrid vehicles. Toyota Division posted sales of
23,654 hybrids for the month. Lexus Division posted May sales of 2,365
hybrids, an 18 percent increase over the same period last year.
There were 27 selling days this month, as compared to 26 selling days last
May.
Code:
TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
May, 2008
--- CURRENT MONTH --- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2008 2007 CHG 2008 2007 CHG
YARIS 14,397 10,949 26.6 56,208 37,367 48.1
COROLLA 52,826 45,238 12.4 152,308 165,722 -9.5
CAMRY 51,291 50,126 -1.5 198,309 193,900 0.7
AVALON 4,269 6,435 -36.1 21,273 31,861 -34.3
PRIUS 15,011 24,009 -39.8 79,675 76,747 2.2
SCION xA 4 1,297 -99.7 35 8,096 -99.6
SCION xB 5,351 3,658 40.9 21,241 13,331 56.9
SCION tC 5,166 6,615 -24.8 19,575 27,041 -28.7
SCION xD 4,337 0 - 13,153 0 -
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
PASS. CAR 152,652 148,327 -0.9 561,778 554,067 -0.2
ES 6,831 8,572 -23.3 27,430 33,166 -18.6
LS 2,115 3,196 -36.3 10,029 14,941 -33.9
SC 216 410 -49.3 1,076 1,705 -37.9
GS 1,708 2,043 -19.5 7,846 9,147 -15.6
IS 5,420 5,722 -8.8 21,936 22,494 -4.0
TOTAL LEXUS PASS. CAR 16,290 19,943 -21.3 68,317 81,453 -17.4
TOTAL TOYOTA PASS.
CAR 168,942 168,270 -3.3 630,095 635,520 -2.4
SIENNA 12,178 12,837 -8.6 57,692 60,569 -6.2
RAV4 14,917 16,547 -13.2 61,919 72,447 -15.9
FJ CRUISER 2,404 4,639 -50.1 14,961 25,271 -41.7
4RUNNER 4,286 6,908 -40.3 24,282 37,938 -37.0
HIGHLANDER 10,841 11,991 -12.9 54,517 53,496 0.3
LAND CRUISER 473 205 122.2 2,163 1,078 97.5
SEQUOIA 3,575 1,967 75.0 14,100 10,896 27.4
TOTAL SUV 36,496 42,257 -16.8 171,942 201,126 -15.8
4X2 TACOMA 9,480 9,728 -6.2 41,231 45,568 -10.9
4X4 TACOMA 7,861 6,300 20.2 31,473 31,559 -1.8
TOTAL TACOMA 17,341 16,028 4.2 72,704 77,127 -7.2
TUNDRA 12,144 17,727 -34.0 66,278 61,113 6.8
TOTAL PICKUP 29,485 33,755 -15.9 138,982 138,240 -1.0
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT
TRUCK 78,159 88,849 -15.3 368,616 399,935 -9.3
LX 827 264 201.7 3,547 1,330 162.6
GX 1,394 1,842 -27.1 7,904 8,658 -10.1
RX 8,082 9,798 -20.6 36,690 39,892 -9.5
TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT
TRUCK 10,303 11,904 -16.7 48,141 49,880 -5.0
TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT
TRUCK 88,462 100,753 -15.5 416,757 449,815 -8.8
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 230,811 237,176 -6.3 930,394 954,002 -4.0
TOTAL LEXUS 26,593 31,847 -19.6 116,458 131,333 -12.7
TOTAL TOYOTA 257,404 269,023 -7.9 1,046,852 1,085,335 -5.0
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 41,928 40,904 -1.3 131,435 147,800 -12.5
DOM. CAMRY 50,495 42,476 14.5 193,693 158,268 20.5
DOM. PICKUP 29,485 33,755 -15.9 138,982 138,240 -1.0
DOM. RX 5,567 7,259 -26.1 25,579 28,532 -11.7
SELLING DAYS 27 26 129 127
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
CAR 55,960 58,512 -7.9 215,377 216,138 -1.9
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 16,290 19,943 -21.3 68,317 81,453 -17.4
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
CARS 96,692 89,815 3.7 346,401 337,929 0.9
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 168,942 168,270 -3.3 630,095 635,520 -2.4
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
LT TRUCK 32,921 40,290 -21.3 157,842 190,230 -18.3
LEXUS IMPORT LT
TRUCK 4,736 4,645 -1.8 22,562 21,348 4.0
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
LT TRUCK 45,238 48,559 -10.3 210,774 209,705 -1.0
LEXUS NA BUILT LT
TRUCK 5,567 7,259 -26.1 25,579 28,532 -11.7
TOTAL TOYOTA LT
TRUCK 88,462 100,753 -15.5 416,757 449,815 -8.8
SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES 44,395 49,522 -13.7 205,122 225,735 -10.5
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 10,303 11,904 -16.7 48,141 49,880 -5.0
SMALL VANS 12,178 12,837 -8.6 57,692 60,569 -6.2
PICKUPS 29,485 33,755 -15.9 138,982 138,240 -1.0
* NORTH AMERICAN
BUILT VEHICLES
COROLLA 41,928 40,904 -1.3 131,435 147,800 -12.5
CAMRY 50,495 42,476 14.5 193,693 158,268 20.5
AVALON 4,269 6,435 -36.1 21,273 31,861 -34.3
SIENNA 12,178 12,837 -8.6 57,692 60,569 -6.2
PICKUP 29,485 33,755 -15.9 138,982 138,240 -1.0
SEQUOIA 3,575 1,967 75.0 14,100 10,896 27.4
RX 5,567 7,259 -26.1 25,579 28,532 -11.7
TOTAL 147,497 145,633 -2.5 582,754 576,166 -0.4
N.A. VEHICLES % OF
TOTAL 57.3% 54.1% 55.7% 53.1%
SELLING DAYS 27 26 129 127
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
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Infiniti/Nissan
Nissan North America Announces May Sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan North America, Inc.
(NNA) today reported May sales of 100,874 units, compared to 93,062 in the
prior year. Adjusted for the number of selling days, sales were up 4.4
percent, marking a record May. On the same basis, Nissan Division sales
rose 5.7 percent, from 82,314 units to 90,379 units, while the Infiniti
Division saw sales of 10,495 units decrease from 10,748 units the prior
year, a decline by 6.0 percent.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
-- Nissan vehicles saw sales of 90,379 units in May, a 5.7 percent
increase on a daily sales rate basis compared with May 2007's 82,314
units sold, marking a record May for the Nissan Division.
-- The Altima Sedan, Hybrid and Coupe combined for sales of 34,428 units,
the best month in the vehicle's history, up 38.3 percent versus the
prior year.
-- Sales of the Versa subcompact reached 10,378 units, an increase of 10.6
percent from May 2007.
-- The Rogue achieved sales of 7,467 in May, the most that have been sold
in any month since it launched in September 2007.
-- Sales of Nissan cars combined for a year-on-year increase of 17.2
percent, while truck sales fell 14.0 percent.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
-- Infiniti sales declined from 10,748 units to 10,495 units in May, a
decrease of 6.0 percent.
-- Sales of the G37 Coupe rose 90.3 percent over May 2007, with sales of
2,275 units.
-- Sales of the all-new EX reached 1,201 units in May. An all-new FX goes
on sale later this month.
NNA INFORMATION
-- Combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti of 100,874 units, compared with
last May's sales of 93,062 units, marked an increase of 4.4 percent on
a daily sales rate basis and a record May.
SOURCE Nissan North America, Inc.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan North America, Inc.
(NNA) today reported May sales of 100,874 units, compared to 93,062 in the
prior year. Adjusted for the number of selling days, sales were up 4.4
percent, marking a record May. On the same basis, Nissan Division sales
rose 5.7 percent, from 82,314 units to 90,379 units, while the Infiniti
Division saw sales of 10,495 units decrease from 10,748 units the prior
year, a decline by 6.0 percent.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
-- Nissan vehicles saw sales of 90,379 units in May, a 5.7 percent
increase on a daily sales rate basis compared with May 2007's 82,314
units sold, marking a record May for the Nissan Division.
-- The Altima Sedan, Hybrid and Coupe combined for sales of 34,428 units,
the best month in the vehicle's history, up 38.3 percent versus the
prior year.
-- Sales of the Versa subcompact reached 10,378 units, an increase of 10.6
percent from May 2007.
-- The Rogue achieved sales of 7,467 in May, the most that have been sold
in any month since it launched in September 2007.
-- Sales of Nissan cars combined for a year-on-year increase of 17.2
percent, while truck sales fell 14.0 percent.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
-- Infiniti sales declined from 10,748 units to 10,495 units in May, a
decrease of 6.0 percent.
-- Sales of the G37 Coupe rose 90.3 percent over May 2007, with sales of
2,275 units.
-- Sales of the all-new EX reached 1,201 units in May. An all-new FX goes
on sale later this month.
NNA INFORMATION
-- Combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti of 100,874 units, compared with
last May's sales of 93,062 units, marked an increase of 4.4 percent on
a daily sales rate basis and a record May.
Code:
NISSAN DIVISION SALES
May May Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change
Nissan Division
Total 90,379 82,314 5.7 393,909 389,929 -0.5
Versa 10,378 9,039 10.6 36,752 30,247 19.6
Sentra 13,980 12,758 5.5 48,186 45,083 5.2
Altima 34,428 23,980 38.3 133,465 114,318 14.9
Maxima 3,270 4,126 -23.7 18,664 21,227 -13.4
350Z 1,268 2,127 -42.6 5,747 9,223 -38.7
Total Car 63,324 52,030 17.2 242,814 220,098 8.6
Frontier 4,119 5,886 -32.6 21,173 28,326 -26.4
Titan 2,163 4,899 -57.5 15,925 28,668 -45.3
Xterra 1,914 3,334 -44.7 14,033 21,988 -37.2
Pathfinder 2,382 4,934 -53.5 15,630 25,174 -38.9
Armada 1,212 2,530 -53.9 7,763 13,716 -44.3
Rogue 7,467 NA NA 30,812 NA NA
Murano 6,121 6,473 -8.9 37,331 39,206 -6.3
Quest 1,677 2,228 -27.5 8,428 12,753 -34.9
Total Truck 27,055 30,284 -14.0 151,095 169,831 -12.4
North American
Produced 75,523 73,714 -1.3 320,019 341,500 -7.7
Car 62,056 49,903 19.7 237,067 210,875 10.7
Truck 13,467 23,811 -45.5 82,952 130,625 -37.5
Import 14,856 8,600 66.3 73,890 48,429 50.2
Car 1,268 2,127 -42.6 5,747 9,223 -38.7
Truck 13,588 6,473 102.1 68,143 39,206 71.1
INFINITI DIVISION
SALES
May May Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change
Infiniti Division
Total 10,495 10,748 -6.0 52,565 53,238 -2.8
G Sedan 4,127 5,007 -20.6 21,079 24,820 -16.4
G Coupe 2,275 1,151 90.3 9,875 5,325 82.6
M 1,371 1,720 -23.2 7,555 9,857 -24.5
Q45 0 3 -100.0 0 20 -100.0
QX56 660 761 -16.5 4,166 4,083 0.5
EX 1,201 NA NA 5,211 NA NA
FX 861 2,106 -60.6 4,679 9,133 -49.6
Total Car 7,773 7,881 -5.0 38,509 40,022 -5.3
Total Truck 2,722 2,867 -8.6 14,056 13,216 4.7
COMBINED NISSAN AND
INFINITI SALES
May May Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change
TOTAL VEHICLE 100,874 93,062 4.4 446,474 443,167 -0.8
Total Car 71,097 59,911 14.3 281,323 260,120 6.5
Total Truck 29,777 33,151 -13.5 165,151 183,047 -11.2
Selling Days 27 26 129 127
*All numbers include Hawaii.
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Acura Announces May Sales Results
All-New TSX Shattered Model's All-Time Sales Record
TORRANCE, Calif., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In its first full month of
sales, the all-new 2009 Acura TSX posted its best month in the model's
history with 4,564 units sold- topping the previous mark of 3,911 set in
April of 2006. So strong are TSX sales that for the first time ever, it
topped the monthly sales of TL and MDX. Acura sales for May were 14,893
units, down 9.9 percent based on Daily Selling Rate* while year-to-date
sales totaled 65,458 units, down 13.8 percent compared to 2007.
"Even the luxury market appears to be taking a hard look at high fuel
prices," said **** Colliver, executive vice president of sales. "Record
sales of the all-new 2009 TSX indicate that its combination of a powerful
and efficient i-VTEC(R) 4-cylinder engine, bold styling and Acura's
trademark driving character are what the market desires."
Eclipsing the previous best-ever TSX monthly sales record by 16.7
percent and shattering the previous May total by 53.7 percent, the totally
redesigned 2009 TSX is proving popular right off the start. The all-new
2009 TSX is larger, more agile and more luxurious than ever before, raising
the standards significantly for Acura's entry-level sedan. Major advances
in handling, interior comfort, customer-relevant technology and safety
features all contribute to the new TSX's appeal. Moreover, the TSX's
improvements in fuel economy, along with a reduction in emissions are
especially important considering today's high fuel prices. Strong initial
sales of the 2009 TSX indicate that smart packaging and good fuel economy
are of increasing importance to consumers.
The second-best selling Acura model in May was the TL performance
luxury sedan, with 4,294 units. In addition, Acura light-truck sales for
the MDX luxury SUV were 4,277 units, while the turbocharged RDX crossover
SUV sold 1,368 units.
*The daily selling rate is calculated with 27 selling days for May 2008
versus 26 selling days for May 2007. Year-to-date sales based on 129 days
for 2008 versus 127 days for 2007.
SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
TORRANCE, Calif., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In its first full month of
sales, the all-new 2009 Acura TSX posted its best month in the model's
history with 4,564 units sold- topping the previous mark of 3,911 set in
April of 2006. So strong are TSX sales that for the first time ever, it
topped the monthly sales of TL and MDX. Acura sales for May were 14,893
units, down 9.9 percent based on Daily Selling Rate* while year-to-date
sales totaled 65,458 units, down 13.8 percent compared to 2007.
"Even the luxury market appears to be taking a hard look at high fuel
prices," said **** Colliver, executive vice president of sales. "Record
sales of the all-new 2009 TSX indicate that its combination of a powerful
and efficient i-VTEC(R) 4-cylinder engine, bold styling and Acura's
trademark driving character are what the market desires."
Eclipsing the previous best-ever TSX monthly sales record by 16.7
percent and shattering the previous May total by 53.7 percent, the totally
redesigned 2009 TSX is proving popular right off the start. The all-new
2009 TSX is larger, more agile and more luxurious than ever before, raising
the standards significantly for Acura's entry-level sedan. Major advances
in handling, interior comfort, customer-relevant technology and safety
features all contribute to the new TSX's appeal. Moreover, the TSX's
improvements in fuel economy, along with a reduction in emissions are
especially important considering today's high fuel prices. Strong initial
sales of the 2009 TSX indicate that smart packaging and good fuel economy
are of increasing importance to consumers.
The second-best selling Acura model in May was the TL performance
luxury sedan, with 4,294 units. In addition, Acura light-truck sales for
the MDX luxury SUV were 4,277 units, while the turbocharged RDX crossover
SUV sold 1,368 units.
*The daily selling rate is calculated with 27 selling days for May 2008
versus 26 selling days for May 2007. Year-to-date sales based on 129 days
for 2008 versus 127 days for 2007.
Code:
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
May May DSR** May May DSR**
2008 2007 % Chg. 2008 2007 % Chg.
Acura Division Total 14,893 15,920 -9.9% 65,458 74,774 -13.8%
RSX 0 12 1 287 -99.7%
TL * 4,294 5,760 -28.2% 20,227 24,814 -19.7%
TSX 4,564 2,859 53.7% 13,814 14,007 -2.9%
RL 390 653 -42.5% 2,290 2,858 -21.1%
MDX * 4,277 4,623 -10.9% 21,137 22,388 -7.1%
RDX * 1,368 2,012 -34.5% 7,989 10,419 -24.5%
Selling Days 27 26 129 127
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
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Mazda
Mazda Reports Best May Since 1996 With Sales Up 4.2 Percent
IRVINE, Calif., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations
(MNAO) today reported its best May in 12 years with 27,921 units sold in
the U.S., a 4.2 percent increase over last year. Year-to-date sales are up
1.9 percent with 129,370 vehicles sold.
"Soaring fuel prices are driving customers to make sensible
transportation choices; it's a new marketplace," said Jim O'Sullivan,
President and CEO, MNAO. "We're finding more and more buyers are shopping
for the stylish, fun-to-drive, and affordable to own and operate cars and
crossover SUVs that we build."
Heading Mazda's sales numbers and increases for the month, both the
MAZDA3 compact sedan and the MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle reported
best-ever May sales. MAZDA3 sales were up 13.0 percent with sales of
12,788, while the redesigned MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle reported sales
of 2,072, up 43.0 percent over last year and 46.4 percent year-to-date.
The popular MAZDA6 showed a 9.1 percent increase in sales for May with
4,921 units sold. Mazda recently announced its all-new MAZDA6 sports sedan
will launch later this year, with an expected on-sale date in late summer,
2008. The 2009 MAZDA6 features a larger interior and exterior size, more
powerful engines and unique styling.
Mazda's crossover SUV lineup continues its strong sales momentum. CX-9,
winner of the 2008 North American Truck of the Year and 2008 Motor Trend
Sport/Utility of the Year, reported sales of 2,448 units, up 29.3 percent
versus last year. CX-7 recorded 2,529 units sold while Tribute sold 1,264
units in May, up 13.0 percent.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) celebrated its best-ever May with sales of
1,719 vehicles, up 14 percent versus last year. On a year-to-date basis,
MMdM reported 8,375 total sales, accounting for a 34 percent increase.
Mazda Canada, Inc. reported a strong sales month for May with sales of
9,673 units, down slightly from its record-breaking May 2007 sales.
SOURCE Mazda North American Operations
IRVINE, Calif., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations
(MNAO) today reported its best May in 12 years with 27,921 units sold in
the U.S., a 4.2 percent increase over last year. Year-to-date sales are up
1.9 percent with 129,370 vehicles sold.
"Soaring fuel prices are driving customers to make sensible
transportation choices; it's a new marketplace," said Jim O'Sullivan,
President and CEO, MNAO. "We're finding more and more buyers are shopping
for the stylish, fun-to-drive, and affordable to own and operate cars and
crossover SUVs that we build."
Heading Mazda's sales numbers and increases for the month, both the
MAZDA3 compact sedan and the MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle reported
best-ever May sales. MAZDA3 sales were up 13.0 percent with sales of
12,788, while the redesigned MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle reported sales
of 2,072, up 43.0 percent over last year and 46.4 percent year-to-date.
The popular MAZDA6 showed a 9.1 percent increase in sales for May with
4,921 units sold. Mazda recently announced its all-new MAZDA6 sports sedan
will launch later this year, with an expected on-sale date in late summer,
2008. The 2009 MAZDA6 features a larger interior and exterior size, more
powerful engines and unique styling.
Mazda's crossover SUV lineup continues its strong sales momentum. CX-9,
winner of the 2008 North American Truck of the Year and 2008 Motor Trend
Sport/Utility of the Year, reported sales of 2,448 units, up 29.3 percent
versus last year. CX-7 recorded 2,529 units sold while Tribute sold 1,264
units in May, up 13.0 percent.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) celebrated its best-ever May with sales of
1,719 vehicles, up 14 percent versus last year. On a year-to-date basis,
MMdM reported 8,375 total sales, accounting for a 34 percent increase.
Mazda Canada, Inc. reported a strong sales month for May with sales of
9,673 units, down slightly from its record-breaking May 2007 sales.
Code:
Mazda North American Operations - May
2008
Month-To-Date Year-To-Date
May May % May May %
2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
Mazda3 12,788 11,316 13.0% 49,129 51,288 (4.2)%
Mazda5 2,072 1,449 43.0% 10,561 7,213 46.4%
Mazda6 4,921 4,509 9.1% 29,378 28,870 1.8%
MX-5 Miata 1,396 1,959 (28.7)% 6,085 7,995 (23.9)%
RX-8 309 585 (47.2)% 1,548 2,791 (44.5)%
CX-7 2,529 3,672 (31.1)% 13,999 16,352 (14.4)%
CX-9 2,448 1,894 29.3% 11,393 7,362 54.8%
Tribute 1,264 1,119 13.0% 6,568 3,575 83.7%
B-Series Truck 194 286 (32.2)% 709 1,355 (47.7)%
MPV - - N/A - 121 (100.0)%
Total Vehicles
CARS 21,486 19,818 8.4% 96,701 98,157 (1.5)%
TRUCKS 6,435 6,971 (7.7)% 32,669 28,765 13.6%
TOTAL 27,921 26,789 4.2% 129,370 126,922 1.9%
MEMO:
IMPORT CAR 16,565 15,309 8.2% 67,323 69,287 (2.8)%
IMPORT TRUCK 4,977 5,566 (10.6)% 25,392 23,835 6.5%
IMPORT TOTAL 21,542 20,875 3.2% 92,715 93,122 (0.4)%
DOMESTIC CAR 4,921 4,509 9.1% 29,378 28,870 1.8%
DOMESTIC TRUCK 1,458 1,405 3.8% 7,277 4,930 47.6%
DOMESTIC TOTALS 6,379 5,914 7.9% 36,655 33,800 8.4%
Note: MPV & Protege are discontinued vehicles.
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Well, it confirms why I can get such a good deal on an LS.
Once again, thanks to those posting the numbers. But here's the question to intersperse in the thread - what do you think is going to happen going forward? Just a bad year? Sales weak until the higher mileage models really get here? Dependent on the economy? All good questions as far as I am concerned.
Once again, thanks to those posting the numbers. But here's the question to intersperse in the thread - what do you think is going to happen going forward? Just a bad year? Sales weak until the higher mileage models really get here? Dependent on the economy? All good questions as far as I am concerned.
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Hyundai Motor America Sets All-Time May Sales Record
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America
today announced sales of 46,415 for the month of May, a six percent
increase over the same period last year, and its best May ever.
"We are very pleased with our results for May and the fact we were able
to break the record set in 2007 for the month during a period of
record-setting oil prices and a sluggish economy," said Dave Zuchowski,
Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "Our more
fuel-efficient vehicles -- Accent, Elantra and Sonata -- continued their
strong momentum with increases of 89 percent, 46 percent and 12 percent,
respectively, over last year."
All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai
Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a
10-year/100,000-mile power train warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile
bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation
warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
SOURCE Hyundai Motor America
today announced sales of 46,415 for the month of May, a six percent
increase over the same period last year, and its best May ever.
"We are very pleased with our results for May and the fact we were able
to break the record set in 2007 for the month during a period of
record-setting oil prices and a sluggish economy," said Dave Zuchowski,
Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "Our more
fuel-efficient vehicles -- Accent, Elantra and Sonata -- continued their
strong momentum with increases of 89 percent, 46 percent and 12 percent,
respectively, over last year."
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.
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CARLINE MAY/2008 MAY/2007 CY2008 CY2007
ACCENT 6,941 3,669 21,270 14,859
SONATA 13,620 12,147 49,052 52,578
ELANTRA 13,645 9,317 47,496 40,315
TIBURON 1,023 1,668 3,988 5,725
SANTA FE 6,604 7,930 31,547 35,912
AZERA 1,221 2,056 9,698 10,732
TUCSON 2,049 3,454 9,783 16,711
ENTOURAGE 491 2,544 2,533 8,467
VERACRUZ 821 1,100 5,666 1,928
TOTAL 46,415 43,885 181,033 187,227
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Kia Motors America Announces Best Month Ever
IRVINE, Calif., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today
announced its best sales month ever for the second consecutive month with
record May sales of 31,047 units, an increase of nine percent over the same
period last year, and year-to-date sales of 129,327 units.
May's record sales were led by Spectra and Optima, which both had their
best months ever with 9,407 and 8,197 units sold respectively, increases of
10.5 and 120.8 percent over same period last year. Rio also continued with
strong sales in its best month of the year at 4,474 units, a 28.6 percent
increase over the same period last year.
"With gas prices continuing to rise, record sales of the fuel-efficient
Spectra and Optima are proof that consumers are recognizing Kia's value now
more than ever," said Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of KMA and Kia
Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG). "Achieving the best month ever for two
months in a row is the result of enhancement efforts to Kia's brand image
and the Kia dealer network's total endeavors in a difficult market
environment to sell more vehicles."
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the sales, marketing and distribution arm
of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a
complete line of vehicles through more than 640 dealers throughout the
United States. For 2007, KMA recorded its 14th consecutive year of record
U.S. sales. Kia Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value,
high quality, safe and dynamic vehicles. Kia Motors prides itself on
producing vehicles that are exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline
"The Power to Surprise."
SOURCE Kia Motors America
announced its best sales month ever for the second consecutive month with
record May sales of 31,047 units, an increase of nine percent over the same
period last year, and year-to-date sales of 129,327 units.
May's record sales were led by Spectra and Optima, which both had their
best months ever with 9,407 and 8,197 units sold respectively, increases of
10.5 and 120.8 percent over same period last year. Rio also continued with
strong sales in its best month of the year at 4,474 units, a 28.6 percent
increase over the same period last year.
"With gas prices continuing to rise, record sales of the fuel-efficient
Spectra and Optima are proof that consumers are recognizing Kia's value now
more than ever," said Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of KMA and Kia
Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG). "Achieving the best month ever for two
months in a row is the result of enhancement efforts to Kia's brand image
and the Kia dealer network's total endeavors in a difficult market
environment to sell more vehicles."
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the sales, marketing and distribution arm
of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a
complete line of vehicles through more than 640 dealers throughout the
United States. For 2007, KMA recorded its 14th consecutive year of record
U.S. sales. Kia Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value,
high quality, safe and dynamic vehicles. Kia Motors prides itself on
producing vehicles that are exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline
"The Power to Surprise."
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MONTH OF MAY YEAR-TO-DATE
Model 2008 2007 2008 2007
Rio 4,474 3,479 17,624 13,067
Spectra 9,407 8,512 35,826 30,208
Optima 8,197 3,712 21,943 17,675
Amanti 182 748 973 4,014
Sportage 3,505 4,678 17,251 20,088
Sorento 1,695 3,111 9,307 16,073
Sedona 2,021 2,500 12,601 21,122
Rondo 1,566 1,754 13,802 5,857
Total 31,047 28,494 129,327 128,104