January 2010 Auto Sales Thread
02-02-10, 12:23 PM
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Audi reports record January sales to open 2010
- Latest full-month results surpassed January 2009 sales by 37.9%
- 2010 Green Car of the Year drives 106.2% Audi A3 sales gain
HERNDON, Va., Feb 2, 2010 - Audi today reported January U.S. sales of 6,510 luxury performance cars and SUVs, which accounted for a 37.9% overall increase from January 2009. The results followed strong year-end sales that gave Audi the largest 2009 market share gain in the imported luxury vehicle sector.
Sales of the Audi A3 jumped 106.2% largely due to the availability of the A3 TDI clean diesel model, which won the 2010 Green Car of the Year award at the Los Angeles Auto Show in December.
In fact, the fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions benefits of TDI technology continued to provide a winning story for Audi in January 2010. For the month, the A3 TDI made up 50% of all A3 sales, while demand for the larger Q7 TDI model constituted 48% of all Q7 sales. That level of demand far exceeds original expectations for TDI sales when Audi introduced the two models last year.
Sales of the Audi A4 sedan, the best-selling model in the Audi lineup, rose 60.3% in January 2010 compared to a year earlier. Sales of all A4 variants rose a solid 34.3% from a year earlier when the A4 Cabriolet was still available.
“Having ended 2009 on such a high note, it was important to ensure that our success was substantive and enduring,” said Johan de Nysschen, President, Audi of America. “January sales figures reinforce the notion that our momentum is the byproduct of relentless innovation years in the making.”
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AUDI US SNAPSHOT -----YEAR TO DATE-----
Model Line Jan-10 Actual Jan-09 Actual Yr/Yr % change Jan-10 YTD Actual Jan-09 YTD Actual Yr/Yr % change
A3 468 227 106.2% 468 227 106.2%
A4 2,763 2,058 34.3% 2,763 2,058 34.3%
A5 1,051 603 74.3% 1,051 603 74.3%
A6 507 776 -34.7% 507 776 -34.7%
A8 52 95 -45.3% 52 95 -45.3%
Audi Q5 1,050 31 3287.1% 1,050 31 3287.1%
Audi Q7 473 668 -29.2% 473 668 -29.2%
R8 43 107 -59.8% 43 107 -59.8%
TT 103 157 -34.45 103 157 -34.4%
Total Audi Sales 6,510 4,722 37.9% 6,510 4,722 37.9%
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02-02-10, 12:25 PM
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Gm
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Retail Sales Up 3 Percent – Total Sales for These Brands Up 30 Percent
GM Total Sales Increase 14 Percent
2010-02-02
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o Fourth Consecutive Month of Retail Sales Gains for GM’s Four Brands
o Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain and Cadillac SRX Retail Sales Up 161 Percent
o Fleet Sales Comprise 29 Percent of Total Sales
DETROIT – U.S. dealers for GM’s brands – Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac – reported retail sales of 102,420, up 3 percent compared to January 2009, and 145,098 total sales (up 30 percent). These results were driven by the continued strong growth of new GM crossovers and passenger cars. For the month, GM dealers reported 146,825 total sales (including other brands), representing a total sales increase of 14 percent from the previous year.
“This is the fourth month in a row that Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac have shown a collective year-over-year retail sales increase,” said Susan Docherty, GM vice president, Sales, Service and Marketing. “Our long-term plan to continue to focus and strengthen our brands is delivering results.”
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac comprised 98 percent of the company’s retail sales in January, compared to 85 percent a year earlier. Retail sales, including other brands, in the U.S. were 104,122 during the month. This represents a 10 percent decline from a year ago, driven by other brand sales – Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and HUMMER – that were 90 percent lower. GM dealers delivered 42,703 fleet vehicles, comprising 29 percent of total deliveries for the month.
Other Key Facts:
* Chevrolet Equinox retail sales increased 67 percent; estimated retail share of the compact crossover segment is up 5 points (Jan. 2009 vs. Jan. 2010)
* GMC Terrain retail sales were up 162 percent (compared to the vehicle it replaces, Pontiac Torrent); estimated retail share of the compact crossover segment is up more than 3 points (Jan. 2009 vs. Jan. 2010)
* Cadillac SRX retail sales were up 218 percent vs. last year, the fifth consecutive month it has gained more than 100 percent year-over-year; SRX gained approximately 15 points of retail share in the Mid-lux SUV crossover segment (Jan. 2009 vs. Jan. 2010)
* In their first year on sale, GM Compact Crossovers – Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain – have become the second best selling crossovers in the industry
* GM sells more crossovers than any other automaker, representing approximately 20 percent of industry crossovers sold
* Buick LaCrosse retail sales were up 142 percent, the fourth consecutive month it has gained more than 100 percent year-over-year; LaCrosse gained an estimated 12 points of retail segment share, making it number one in its segment (Jan. 2009 vs. Jan. 2010)
* Chevrolet dealers sold 5,371 Camaros – the eighth straight month it has outsold Mustang
“Our launch vehicles such as the Chevrolet Equinox and Camaro, Buick LaCrosse, GMC Terrain, and Cadillac SRX continue to attract new customers to our brands,” Docherty said. “In addition to styling and fuel efficiency, customers have told us they want safe, high quality vehicles. They can have peace of mind knowing that our vehicles come standard with our 5-year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty and OnStar.”
Management Discussion of January Sales Results
“Global economic recovery is picking up pace,” said Mike DiGiovanni, executive director, global market and industry analysis. “In the U.S., we are seeing a strong rebound in manufacturing and stabilization of consumer confidence, which will support a slow but steady improvement in the vehicle market.”
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02-02-10, 12:39 PM
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Subaru of America, Inc. Continues to Break Sales Records
- Company Announces a Record Month for 2010 Outback and Legacy Models -
- January Sales Show a 28-percent Increase -
PRNewswire
CHERRY HILL, N.J.
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc., coming off a record-breaking sales year as the top performing brand in 2009, today announced a 28-percent sales increase over January 2009. The company sold 15,611 units in January 2010 versus 12,194 units sold in January 2009.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO )
The newly introduced models continue selling at a record pace. The 2010 Subaru Outback and Legacy vehicles posted their best January sales records ever. By selling 5,467 units, the 2010 Subaru Outback more than doubled its January sales with a 117-percent increase over 2009. The 2010 Subaru Legacy sold 2,448 units, which also doubled its previous January sales, at 110-percent over 2009.
"In January we were able to continue our sales momentum thanks to strong product offerings, consistency in marketing and the hard work of our great dealer body," said Tim Colbeck, senior vice president of sales for Subaru of America. "Given the strong fundamentals of the Subaru brand, we think the momentum will continue going forward."
Jan-10 Jan-09 % chg
Legacy 2,448 1,165 110%
Outback 5,467 2,515 117%
Impreza 2,497 2,937 -15%
Forester 4,943 5,162 -4%
Tribeca 256 415 -38%
Total 15,611 12,194 28%
"Subaru recently won the Best Mainstream Brand in the annual Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) residual value study as well as placing first in their segments for Forester and Outback models," said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president and COO, Subaru of America, Inc. "These awards praise companies and vehicles predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original price after a three-year period. By providing customers with vehicles that represent a long-term value, Subaru continues to outperform the industry."
About Subaru of America, Inc.
- Company Announces a Record Month for 2010 Outback and Legacy Models -
- January Sales Show a 28-percent Increase -
PRNewswire
CHERRY HILL, N.J.
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc., coming off a record-breaking sales year as the top performing brand in 2009, today announced a 28-percent sales increase over January 2009. The company sold 15,611 units in January 2010 versus 12,194 units sold in January 2009.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO )
The newly introduced models continue selling at a record pace. The 2010 Subaru Outback and Legacy vehicles posted their best January sales records ever. By selling 5,467 units, the 2010 Subaru Outback more than doubled its January sales with a 117-percent increase over 2009. The 2010 Subaru Legacy sold 2,448 units, which also doubled its previous January sales, at 110-percent over 2009.
"In January we were able to continue our sales momentum thanks to strong product offerings, consistency in marketing and the hard work of our great dealer body," said Tim Colbeck, senior vice president of sales for Subaru of America. "Given the strong fundamentals of the Subaru brand, we think the momentum will continue going forward."
Jan-10 Jan-09 % chg
Legacy 2,448 1,165 110%
Outback 5,467 2,515 117%
Impreza 2,497 2,937 -15%
Forester 4,943 5,162 -4%
Tribeca 256 415 -38%
Total 15,611 12,194 28%
"Subaru recently won the Best Mainstream Brand in the annual Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) residual value study as well as placing first in their segments for Forester and Outback models," said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president and COO, Subaru of America, Inc. "These awards praise companies and vehicles predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original price after a three-year period. By providing customers with vehicles that represent a long-term value, Subaru continues to outperform the industry."
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02-02-10, 12:56 PM
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Nissan North America Announces January Sales
Significant Share Gains Expected
Download image FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported January 2010 sales of 62,572 units versus 53,884 units a year earlier, an increase of 16.1 percent, compared with January 2009. Nissan Division sales rose 19.4 percent for the month, while sales of Infiniti vehicles were 5.7 percent lower than a year before.
"We had a great January, with a 16.1% increase in sales over prior year," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, NNA. "We expect to see significant market share gains."
NNA INFORMATION
Combined Nissan and Infiniti sales of 62,572 units were 16.1 percent higher than January 2009 sales of 53,884 units.
To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. January had 24 selling days, compared with 26 selling days in January a year before.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
Nissan vehicles posted sales of 55,861 units in January compared with 46,769 units sold in January the previous year, a 19.4 percent increase.
Sales of the Nissan Versa rose 18.2 percent last month compared with a year before, to 5,914 units, setting a record for the month of January.
Other Nissan vehicles recording double-digit sales percentage increases in January compared with a year ago included Armada (up 97.8 percent), Maxima (up 51.8 percent), Sentra (up 40.9 percent), Altima (up 31.8 percent) and Frontier (up 22 percent).
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
Infiniti sales for January 2010 totaled 6,711 units, down 5.7 percent from the 7,115 units sold in the same month a year earlier.
Infiniti G Coupe sales rose to 1,083 vehicles in January, up 20.3 percent compared with a year ago.
The Infiniti QX56 continued its momentum, rising to 664 sales in January, up 180.2 percent from the 237 vehicles sold during the same month a year ago.
SOURCE Nissan North America, Inc.
Significant Share Gains Expected
Download image FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported January 2010 sales of 62,572 units versus 53,884 units a year earlier, an increase of 16.1 percent, compared with January 2009. Nissan Division sales rose 19.4 percent for the month, while sales of Infiniti vehicles were 5.7 percent lower than a year before.
"We had a great January, with a 16.1% increase in sales over prior year," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, NNA. "We expect to see significant market share gains."
NNA INFORMATION
Combined Nissan and Infiniti sales of 62,572 units were 16.1 percent higher than January 2009 sales of 53,884 units.
To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. January had 24 selling days, compared with 26 selling days in January a year before.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
Nissan vehicles posted sales of 55,861 units in January compared with 46,769 units sold in January the previous year, a 19.4 percent increase.
Sales of the Nissan Versa rose 18.2 percent last month compared with a year before, to 5,914 units, setting a record for the month of January.
Other Nissan vehicles recording double-digit sales percentage increases in January compared with a year ago included Armada (up 97.8 percent), Maxima (up 51.8 percent), Sentra (up 40.9 percent), Altima (up 31.8 percent) and Frontier (up 22 percent).
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
Infiniti sales for January 2010 totaled 6,711 units, down 5.7 percent from the 7,115 units sold in the same month a year earlier.
Infiniti G Coupe sales rose to 1,083 vehicles in January, up 20.3 percent compared with a year ago.
The Infiniti QX56 continued its momentum, rising to 664 sales in January, up 180.2 percent from the 237 vehicles sold during the same month a year ago.
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NISSAN DIVISION
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January January Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD
2010 2009 % chg 2010 2009 % chg
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Nissan Division Total 55,861 46,769 19.4 55,861 46,769 19.4
Versa 5,914 5,002 18.2 5,914 5,002 18.2
Sentra 7,514 5,331 40.9 7,514 5,331 40.9
Cube 2,161 0 0.0 2,161 0 0.0
Altima 18,636 14,135 31.8 18,636 14,135 31.8
Maxima 4,016 2,646 51.8 4,016 2,646 51.8
350/370Z 673 1,280 -47.4 673 1,280 -47.4
GT-R 67 94 -28.7 67 94 -28.7
Total Car 38,981 28,488 36.8 38,981 28,488 36.8
Frontier 1,955 1,603 22.0 1,955 1,603 22.0
Titan 1,492 1,458 2.3 1,492 1,458 2.3
Xterra 1,234 1,304 -5.4 1,234 1,304 -5.4
Pathfinder 1,577 1,547 1.9 1,577 1,547 1.9
Armada 1,418 717 97.8 1,418 717 97.8
Rogue 5,483 5,802 -5.5 5,483 5,802 -5.5
Murano 3,648 5,204 -29.9 3,648 5,204 -29.9
Quest 73 646 -88.7 73 646 -88.7
Total Truck 16,880 18,281 -7.7 16,880 18,281 -7.7
North American
produced 43,829 34,389 27.5 43,829 34,389 27.5
Car 36,080 27,114 33.1 36,080 27,114 33.1
Truck 7,749 7,275 6.5 7,749 7,275 6.5
Import 12,032 12,380 -2.8 12,032 12,380 -2.8
Car 2,901 1,374 111.1 2,901 1,374 111.1
Truck 9,131 11,006 -17.0 9,131 11,006 -17.0
INFINITI DIVISION
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January January Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD
2010 2009 % chg 2010 2009 % chg
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Infiniti Division Total 6,711 7,115 -5.7 6,711 7,115 -5.7
G Sedan 2,680 2,609 2.7 2,680 2,609 2.7
G Coupe 1,083 900 20.3 1,083 900 20.3
M 872 1,176 -25.9 872 1,176 -25.9
QX56 664 237 180.2 664 237 180.2
EX 566 776 -27.1 566 776 -27.1
FX 846 1,417 -40.3 846 1,417 -40.3
Total Car 4,635 4,685 -1.1 4,635 4,685 -1.1
Total Truck 2,076 2,430 -14.6 2,076 2,430 -14.6
NISSAN & INFINITI
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January January Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD
2010 2009 % chg 2010 2009 % chg
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TOTAL VEHICLE 62,572 53,884 16.1 62,572 53,884 16.1
Total Car 43,616 33,173 31.5 43,616 33,173 31.5
Total Truck 18,956 20,711 -8.5 18,956 20,711 -8.5
Selling days 24 26 24 26
* All numbers include Hawaii
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02-02-10, 01:08 PM
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i don't really get why subaru sales have climbed so fast in recent months? 
02-02-10, 01:15 PM
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Of course the main beneficiary was Ford though.
But Lexus sales are still strong. The GX got a huge bump from the new model. Way more than I expected
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02-02-10, 01:18 PM
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Gahhh the GS always seems to really struggle toward the end of its model cycle. Same thing happened with the previous generation, although I strongly prefer the 2nd Gen. GS to the 3rd, and would take one over any of its competition, past or present.
02-02-10, 01:27 PM
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Thx for posting, however there isn't a need to post a new thread for topics that have existing discussion threads--the 2010 January sales thread is where this topic should be merged. It helps keep the forum organized. Thanks for your help.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...es-thread.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...es-thread.html
02-02-10, 01:56 PM
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i wonder what would Toyota's number be if recall never happened. probably 15% gain? i think recall will hurt toyota badly. toyota have to settle for being #3 in north america this year IMO. GM and Ford is gaining a huge momentum. i don't think they will slow down.
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