Phil2005

No wonder Infiniti sold so many G's...$319 lease for 18 months for the G37 & $289 for the G25, that is some crazy lease rates.

Acura ILX sales is still rising; 168 in May, 1081 in June, and now 1410 in July...I'd like to see where the trend goes for the next few months.

Accord still going strong even with the new one coming out in a few months, it's within 1,000 units for the month compared to the new Camry. If the new Accord looks good, combined with the list of standard equipment that was leaked out a few weeks ago it could top the Camry in sales for the 2013 year.

GS69

American Suzuki July 2012 Sales

American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today reported July 2012 sales of 2,266 units. Grand Vitara saw a 23% increase over July 2011 and continues a steady climb year over year, along with SX4s.

AboutSuzuki Auto
The Brea, Calif.-based Automotive Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation was founded in 1963 byparent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and currently markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of automotive dealerships and numerous other motorcycle, ATV and marine distributors. With global headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan,SMC is a diversified worldwide automobile, motorcycle and outboard motor manufacturer. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has operations in 201 countries and regions. For more information, visit www.media.suzukiauto.com .

LexFather

Yeah the G lease rates are talked about all over forums, killer cheap rate that clearly helped sales.

The ILX is dead on arrival. The RDX is selling brisk out the gate, the ILX is not, it has nothing to do with a trend.

Accord, Camry, Altima is going to be good. I saw a new Altima and I think it looks FANTASTIC. New Accord comes in fall.

bitkahuna

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not surprised at your comment, but the ilx sold almost as many as the 4gs this month. totally different vehicles of course, just sayin'...

LexFather

The GS is a 45k-70k car. The ILX is a 26k-35k car. The GS is still on pace to meet its sales target of 24k sales out the gate. The ILX sales goal is 40k and they are more than 50% under target. They would need to sell not just around 3k a month but now around 6k a month to make up for the terrible launch. Could it happen? Maybe, they already have a lease for $259 a month.

In kind of a comparison, the CT sold 1,400 last month and it starts at 30k-40k with a sales target of 16k a year. So they are beyond their target. FYI they barely sold over 100 ILX hybrids last month.

But I digress. I guess you will say next the ILX outsold the LX 570 and Ferrari 458

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

lol, but you said the ilx is dead on arrival which i'd say is a bit of an overstatement. clearly it's not going to set the market on fire though! i just saw a tv ad for it, looked good in the ad at least, but it's certainly not a car i would buy. i'd get mmarshall's verano before an ilx.

GS69

Mercedes-Benz Post July Sales of 19,311

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported July sales of 19,311 for its Mercedes-Benz models, delivering a record year-to-date total of 147,905 new vehicles to customers, up 13.8%.

Combined sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, smart and Sprinter of the month totaled 22,294, up 5.8% bringing an MBUSA year-to-date total of 164,912, up 18.6%

Mercedes-Benz sales for the month of July were led by the C-, E- and GL-Class model lines. The sporty C-Class - the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand on the car side for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers - took the lead with sales of 5,663, up 24.4%. The 9th generation E-Class followed with sales of 5,089 and MBUSA's largest SUV, the GL-Class, rounded out the top three with sales of 2,494, up 32%.

At the high end, the all-new iconic sixth generation 2013 SL roadster - which debuted in showrooms this past spring - posted sales of 449 yielding an increase of 382.8% and the flagship coupe, the CL, sold 39 vehicles for an increase of 62.5%. The SLS AMG supercar retailed at 59 for the month, up 20.4% over the same period last year.

On a year-to-date basis, top performers were the C-Class with 43,349, the E-Class with 35,455 and the M-Class with 22,416.

Monthly sales of the high-performance AMG models were 457, up 11.7% versus July 2011 (409) and up 54.3% year to date.

Sales of the company's BlueTEC diesel models were up 45% for the year at 9,957 compared to the 6,866 diesels sold over the same time last year.

The company's smart brand continued nine consecutive months of sales increases with July sales of 780 , a 138.5% jump for the month (compared to the 327 vehicles sold in July 2011) bringing the year-to-date volume to 5,528 up 1,590.5%

On the van side, sales of Sprinter vans saw another best-ever sales month in July with 2,203 - up 27.2% over last year and up 30% on a year-to-date basis.

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,519 vehicles in July; an increase of 10.6% when compared to July 2011 (sales of 5,895 vehicles). On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 45,938 vehicles, an increase of 0.4% over the comparable period (with sales of 45,750 vehicles).

About Mercedes-Benz USA

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse line-up in the luxury segment with 14 model lines ranging from the sporty C-Class to the flagship S-Class sedans and the SLS AMG supercar.

MBUSA is also responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans and smart in the US. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com , www.mbsprinterusa.com and www.smartusa.com

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        Mercedes-Benz       Jul-12              Jul-11              Monthly %           YTD 2012            YTD 2011            Yearly %
        Passenger Vehicles
        C-CLASS             5,663               4,554               24.4%               43,349              34,535              25.5%
        E-CLASS             5089                5,114               -0.5%               35455               37,079              -4.4%
        S-CLASS             852                 887                 -3.9%               6,362               6,449               -1.3%
        CL-CLASS            39                  24                  62.5%               426                 532                 -19.9%
        SL-CLASS            449                 93                  382.8%              2,024               1,043               94.1%
        SLS AMG             59                  49                  20.4%               618                 397                 55.7%
        SLK-CLASS           235                 1,115               -78.9%              2,499               2,207               13.2%
        CLS-CLASS           665                 704                 -5.5%               4,593               2,032               126.0%
        R-CLASS             32                  56                  -42.9%              1,402               1,874               -25.2%
        M-CLASS             1,790               2,778               -35.6%              22,416              16,967              32.1%
        G-CLASS             64                  114                 -43.9%              525                 747                 -29.7%
        GL-CLASS            2,494               1,889               32.0%               14,076              12,925              8.9%
        GLK-CLASS           1,880               1,628               15.5%               14,160              13,140              7.8%
        TOTAL               19,311              19,006              1.6%                147,905             129,932             13.8%
        *SPRINTER           2,203               1,732               27.2%               11,479              8,827               30.0%
        **smart             780                 327                 138.5%              5,528               327                 1590.5%
        MBUSA               Jul-12              Jul-11              Monthly %           YTD 2012            YTD 2011            Yearly %
        Combined Total
        GRAND TOTAL         22,294              21,065              5.8%                164,912             139,086             18.6%
        *Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively.
        **Numbers reflect MBUSA sales as of 7/1/2011; see release for total smart brand sales 


bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

predicting when the new es is available that lexus will outsell mb for that month!

GS69

Mazda Reports July 2012 Sales

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported July U.S. sales of 19,318 vehicles, representing a decrease of 7.0 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through July are up 13.9 percent (13.9 percent DSR) versus last year, with 163,115 vehicles sold.

Key July sales notes:

In the U.S., since the addition of the Mazda CX-5 to the SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY vehicle line-up, SKYACTIV vehicle sales have increased from 24.0 percent (February 2012) to 60.0 perecent of total vehicle sales for the month of July.

MX-5 Miata continued to stay hot this Summer with an increase of 3.7 percent over July of 2011.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported July sales, of 1,942 vehicles, down 14.0 percent versus July of last year.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through more than 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.

For more information on Mazda vehicles, visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com . Product B-roll may be ordered online by visiting The News Market at www.thenewsmarket.com/mazda .

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                         Month-To-Date                       Year-To-Date
                         Jul     Jul      %         % MTD    Jul      Jul      %        % YTD
                         2012    2011     Change    DSR      2012     2011     Change   DSR
        Mazda2           905     1,072    (15.6)%   (8.8)%   11,056   8,512    29.9%    29.9%
        Mazda3           9,027   9,288    (2.8)%    5.0%     68,554   60,832   12.7%    12.7%
        Mazda5           994     1,186    (16.2)%   (9.5)%   7,939    12,967   (38.8)%  (38.8)%
        Mazda6           1,289   2,543    (49.3)%   (45.3)%  26,658   18,115   47.2%    47.2%
        MX-5 Miata       590     569      3.7%      12.0%    4,016    3,654    9.9%     9.9%
        RX-8             -       65       (100.0)%  (100.0)% 80       544      (85.3)%  (85.3)%
        CX-5             4,208   -        N/A       N/A      20,239   -        N/A      N/A
        CX-7             324     3,152    (89.7)%   (88.9)%  10,983   18,738   (41.4)%  (41.4)%
        CX-9             1,979   2,640    (25.0)%   (19.0)%  13,087   18,179   (28.0)%  (28.0)%
        Tribute          2       268      (99.3)%   (99.2)%  503      1,621    (69.0)%  (69.0)%
        Total Vehicles
        CARS             12,805  14,723   (13.0)%   (6.1)%   118,303  104,624  13.1%    13.1%
        TRUCKS           6,513   6,060    7.5%      16.1%    44,812   38,538   16.3%    16.3%
        TOTAL            19,318  20,783   (7.0)%    0.4%     163,115  143,162  13.9%    13.9%
        MEMO:
        IMPORT CAR       11,516  12,180   (5.5)%             91,645   86,509   5.9%
        IMPORT TRUCK     6,511   5,792  # 12.4%              44,309   36,917   20.0%
        IMPORT TOTAL     18,027  17,972   0.3%               135,954  123,426  10.2%
        DOMESTIC CAR     1,289   2,543    (49.3)%            26,658   18,115   47.2%
        DOMESTIC TRUCK   2       268      (99.3)%            503      1,621    (69.0)%
        DOMESTIC TOTALS  1,291   2,811    (54.1)%            27,161   19,736   37.6%
        Selling Days     25      27                          180      180 


GS69

Mitsubishi Motors Reports July Sales

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported July 2012 sales of 4,194 units, down 47.4 percent compared to July 2011.

"Currently our sales are impacted by our models whose production was completed last summer," said MMNA President & CEO Yoichi Yokozawa. "This condition will continue for the remainder of the summer."

Outlander Sport continues to be Mitsubishi's top seller in the U.S., and production of the 2013 Outlander Sport began in Normal, Illinois in July. The vehicle will begin to become available at Mitsubishi dealerships in the U.S. by the end of this month.

LexFather

If something sells under 50% of a target, seems pretty DOA to me. ESPECIALLY if it is quite cheap and obtainable. This isn't some 60k car, its a mostly 26-30k car here, we are talking Camry/Sonata pricing.

Hoovey689

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Still behind the GL, but dang 23% increase for the Escalade. Impressive for a dinosaur

MPLexus301

iTrader: (3)

GS sales seem to fluctuate quite a bit, somewhere between 2,000 and 1,600 units a month. This month seems to be one of the lower ones that they have had...I wonder if it is because of the new ES?

I still believe that Lexus has done a poor job of marketing the GS. A strong campaign would have really helped sales out of the gate but what they had was weak. I have yet to see a campaign for the 450h. Most of the spots for the new GS were either about the "new face of Lexus", and less about the GS, or about the Enform and app suite.

If you look at how midsize luxury cars are sold, it's mostly 528is and E350s - the bottom end car with average features. I know that Lexus is on a performance kick right now, but they need to spend time focusing on the standard features, luxury and technology that is available in the GS - the relative value - not the spingle grille or F-Sport model. I am not saying that they need to shout about value like a Hyundai ad, but I think the only way that Lexus is ever going to crack away at the marketshare held by the 5 and E is to show that the GS is a vastly better car for your money. Yes, there needs to be a performance element to the GS, but it's not the trump card or quite frankly, something that people buying 240hp 528s or 270hp E350s seem care about, obviously. GS is a tremendous value vs. those two cars at every level.

I think it's worth Lexus time and effort to do an ad blitz that focuses on GS 350 vs. 528i vs. E350 vs. A6 vs. M37 and illustrates why the GS is superior. How? I don't know. Testimonials are too "cheap" for this audience but they do a nice job comparing the ES 350 to the C, 3 and A4, showing each car on a level tier and then advancing the ES because it's the only one with standard features. The marketing/ad professional in my says something like this:

Joeb427

iTrader: (1)

The GS is a new model that should sell well out of the gate but will it have legs 2-3 years down the road?

MPLexus301

iTrader: (3)

^The last model struggled due to poor planning and a lack of marketing on Lexus' behalf, IMO. I would have liked to see them kick this generation off with more of a media blitz to rebuild the GS' profile in the segment. Last generation it quickly became an "also-ran" and I don't think Lexus has done a good job of correcting that with the new model.

To put it into other terms, when you make a big enough splash, the ripples will be felt across the pool. If you slip in on the shallow end and expect everyone to turn around and notice that you're there...well...good luck