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Old 10-05-10, 02:52 PM
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AUGUST:

Lexus-145,490
Mercedes-139,867
BMW-139,236

SEPTEMBER:

Lexus - 162,438
Mercedes - 159,729
BMW - 157,464


Over a one month span, Mercedes went from being 5,600 units behind Lexus to just 2,700 for September. If they can pull of another month like that, they'll be in the top spot.

The rest of 2010 will be interesting, and at this point, I think it's anyone's game.
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Default Mercedes outsells Lexus in U.S. - takes lead in premium sales battle Read more: http

Mercedes-Benz sales were up 22 percent for the year through September while Lexus sales rose a more modest 9 percent
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By Alex Ricciuti
October 4, 2010 6:00 am
Filed Under: BMW, Corporate/Financial, Industry, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz

The race is definitely a heated one for the title of top-selling luxury brand in the United States.

The lead now belongs to Mercedes-Benz which surpassed the usual leader Lexus by outselling the Japanese brand in the month of September and now leading in 2010 premium sales overall.

Sales of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, including the Sprinter van, are up 22 percent year-to-date for a total of 165,427 units. Lexus sales have risen a more modest 9 percent with 162,438 units sold so far this year through the end of September. BMW has also seen a 9 percent rise in its sales this year, selling 157,464 units in the same 9-month period. Overall, auto industry sales in the United States have been up 10 percent for the 9-month period in 2010.

But it's still a close race - Lexus had led Mercedes-Benz through the end of August by a mere 737 units.

"Lexus has been by far the luxury leader in this market and now Mercedes and BMW have closed that gap pretty rapidly," said Joe Barker, an auto industry analyst from IHS Automotive.
Source: Automotive News/Bloomberg

Read more: http://www.worldcarfans.com/11010042...#ixzz11YItB9AX
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so we are counting sprinter vans now?
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Old 10-06-10, 06:17 AM
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^I knew that was the case when I saw that number yesterday - I still think my number above is the correct one for Mercedes Benz-branded products.

If we're including Sprinter, should we just throw Toyota and Scion into Lexus' numbers as well?
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JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR SEPTEMBER

http://www.interactivejaguar.com/jag...php?itemID=139

• Jaguar Land Rover North America sales increase 11 percent for month on strength of new models from both brands
• Land Rover LR4 continues to be company's most improved sales performer
• Land Rover's U.S. sales in September were up 12 percent over September 2009; marking a full year of consecutive month U.S. sales growth for the brand
• Jaguar sales for September increase by 10 percent driven by sales of the all-new XJ
• Jaguar Platinum Coverage offers Jaguar customers' 5 years-50,000 miles of free maintenance, including wear and tear items.

OCTOBER 1, 2010 MAHWAH, NJ – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported September U.S. sales: Land Rover sales were 2,489 units, 12 percent up from 2,226 units in September 2009; Jaguar sales were 967 units, 10 percent up from 880 units in September 2009. Jaguar Land Rover North America September U.S. sales for both brands hit 3,456 units, an 11 percent increase from 3,106 in September 2009. On a calendar year to date basis versus 2009, Jaguar Land Rover North America sales are up 18 percent to 32,037 units.

"September marked a full year of U.S. sales growth for Land Rover and Jaguar continues to see growth driven by sales of the all-new XJ," said JLRNA President Gary Temple. "We look to continue this momentum in the coming months with our strong product line up and class-leading customer care."

U.S. BRAND HIGHLIGHTS

Land Rover
Land Rover's U.S. sales in September were up 12 percent, this marks a full year of U.S. sales growth for the brand, driven by the launch of the new 2010 models and improved business conditions. The volume leader for September was the Range Rover Sport with 897 units sold, followed by the Range Rover with 840 units sold. The re-designed 2010 LR4 continues its sales surge, increasing 101 percent to 446 units, up from 222 in September 2009. For the year, sales of Land Rover's four models have increased 21 percent to 22,289 units.

For the 2011 Model Year Land Rover's lineup features four models: The 230-hp 3.0 liter I6 powered LR2; the new LR4 powered by the 375-hp 5.0 liter V8; the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover, both available with the naturally-aspirated 375-hp V8 and 510-hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8 powertrains.

The brand's all-new Range Rover Evoque made its global public debut yesterday at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The 2012 Range Rover Evoque is the lightest, most fuel-efficient Range Rover ever and is scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. in Fall 2011.

Jaguar
For September, Jaguar continues to benefit from strong sales of the all-new XJ as well as being able to offer customers Jaguar Platinum Coverage. Sales of Jaguar Cars in the U.S. increased to 967 units, from 880 in September 2009, a 10 percent increase for the brand in the U.S. Jaguar's U.S. sales of the 2011 Jaguar XJ hit 476 units in its fourth full month in dealerships. Following the all-new XJ, was the Jaguar XF with 350 units sold. The Jaguar XK coupe and convertible sports cars hit 141 sales in September. For the year, sales of Jaguar's three models have increased 12 percent to 9,748 units.

For the 2011 MY, Jaguar Platinum Coverage will give Jaguar owners increased vehicle warranty coverage and the best maintenance plan in the business. The new Jaguar Platinum Coverage features a five year/50,000 mile new vehicle limited warranty and complimentary scheduled maintenance for the duration of the warranty period, including no-cost replacement of select wear and tear components, and 24/7 roadside assistance. This no-cost coverage includes oil changes, filters, brake pads, brake discs, brake fluids and wiper blade inserts.


Code:
2010 XJ

May - 44
June - 803
July - 650
Aug. - 700
Sept - 476
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Growth "driven" by the all new XJ? For a brand new model, sales pretty much fell off a cliff last month.
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^HOLY SH..... (The next GS better be good...)

And how is a negative sale even possible? A cancelled transaction from last month?
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I find it interesting how the 5 and 7 were both flat, but the 3 was way up. The Sept 09 numbers were the old 5 and 7, correct?

Crazy stuff going on at MB - M and GL are way up despite their age, GLK is solid and E is selling like the 5 O'Clock free crack give away!
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In case anyone forgot, E class also includes coupe sales which is also selling very well. MB has a good product with the E.

What's shocking to me is that they sold 1700 S classes while the others sold at most around 700. Lol
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That is interesting, I wonder why S-Class sales were so high for the month?

Also not sure why anyone is surprised by Lexus Canada sales. Canada is a different market. People here love a lot of silly and pointless small cars. Acura in Canada sells the CSX, which is a rebadged Civic! I don't think you can compare Acura and Lexus sales in Canada. Canadian consumers seem to really like luxury or near-luxury compact cars. The CT should do well in Canada and help Lexus sales.

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Originally Posted by TRDFantasy
That is interesting, I wonder why S-Class sales were so high for the month?
possibly because high end tax rates and cap gains, etc. are going up and big earners are saying screw-it, might as well cash in now and get a nice car.

Canada is a different market. People here love a lot of silly and pointless small cars. Acura in Canada sells the CSX, which is a rebadged Civic! I don't think you can compare Acura and Lexus sales in Canada. Canadian consumers seem to really like luxury or near-luxury compact cars. The CT should do well in Canada and help Lexus sales.
(warning: sweeping statements ) Canadians are typically humble, not flashy, and 'sensible' so getting larger flashy luxury cars isn't as popular, so they go for something that won't stand out too much but is relatively comfortable.
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all these posts comparing GS and infiniti M sales are like debating which has bigger *****: mosquitoes or gnats. it's not important, lol.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
all these posts comparing GS and infiniti M sales are like debating which has bigger *****: mosquitoes or gnats. it's not important, lol.
What's funny is it happens many months. A red button goes off "OMG THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT NISSAN PUT DOWN THE PAINTCHIPS AND PUT ON YOUR CAPES AND MASKS AND LOGIN" and instead of saying "hey thanks for the numbers, I don't necessarily agree with things" what we get is "They NEVER DISCOUNT, its IMPOSSIBLE" and then "LEXUS SUCKS, THE ES IS COROLLA, THE GS SUCKS, THE HS SUCKS". Then the jump to other threads "OMG INFINITY IS THE BESTEST EVER" and instead of sticking to the topic we get more ""LEXUS SUCKS, THE ES IS COROLLA, THE GS SUCKS" commentary.

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE ***** OF GNATS AND MOSQUITOS

I think what I will do to avoid confrontation next month is put the Infiniti "M" in a new category with the real BMW "M's" where it will outsell the BMW's M's and there will finally be peace on Earth.
 


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