- Expected to surpass the one million mark in sales in 2008
- Sustainable growth strategy implemented successfully
Beijing, 10 January 2008 - Volkswagen Group China achieved an all-time sales record with 910,491 vehicles (2006: 711,360, up 28 percent) delivered to customers in China Mainland and Hong Kong in 2007. Together with its two joint ventures Shanghai Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen it fostered its share in the passenger car market at 18 percent. Sales of the Volkswagen brand amounted to 780,784 (2006: 628,807, up 24 percent) including 9,067 imported vehicles. Audi delivered 101,996 vehicles to customers (2006: 81,708 up 25 percent) including 8,828 imported units. Skoda sold 27,325 (2006:660) cars, including 213 imported vehicles.
"Our outstanding performance as the result of our restructuring measures gives us the confidence that we will break the one million mark with our sales in 2008", Dr. Winfried Vahland, President & CEO of Volkswagen Group China said. "Our growth will be supported by new models which will be introduced this year. We furthermore will focus on a growth in accordance with the environment by continuing our powertrain strategy with latest fuel saving an emission reducing engine and transmission technologies," he added.
In 2008 Volkswagen Group China will complete its restructuring plan "Olympic Program" which had been introduced in 2005. Besides 12-14 new models it includes a clear differentiation of the products of both joint ventures, sound reduction of product costs by 40 percent, measures to increase productivity, capacity utilization and to modernize the sales and service networks. "We are in all fields on track of the program or even ahead. As partner of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games we strive for the gold medal as most attractive car manufacturer of the Chinese market. Volkswagen Group China is prepared to continue its growth also in the coming years," Vahland said.
Source: Volkswagen
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Volkswagen Group China Establishes New Sales Record with 910,491 Vehicles
Ford of Europe Sales Roar to a New Record in 2007* Ford of Europe's 2007 sales rise 5.4 per cent to a record 1,833,600
* Ford of Europe's 2007 sales rise 5.4 per cent to a record 1,833,600
* Car sales up 4.1 per cent and commercial vehicles 10.9 per cent
COLOGNE, January 10, 2008 – With demand increasing for its stylish new models, Ford of Europe's sales soared by an impressive 93,500 units in 2007 to a record 1,833,600, a rise of 5.4 per cent on the previous year. Market share improved to 8.9 per cent.
Ford of Europe sold 1,463,630 cars in 2007, an increase of 4.1 per cent across its main 21 markets. Commercial vehicle sales leapt 10.9 per cent to a record 369,985, beating the previous record of 333,570 set in 2006.
The Ford Focus and Ford Fiesta were the top-selling Ford models in Europe last year, retailing a total of 496,600 and 378,220 units respectively. The Transit continued to set a brisk pace in the medium commercial vehicle market and sold a record 224,915. Not to be outdone, its smaller sibling, the Transit Connect, also set a new record selling 109,900 vehicles.
"I am delighted with our performance in 2007," said Stephen Odell, vice president, Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford of Europe. "Including sales from our European Direct Markets, we sold close to 1.9 million vehicles last year. That's about 110,000 vehicles more than we sold in 2006. In 2006 we sold some 80,000 vehicles more than we did in 2005, so in the past two years we have added some 200,000 sales to our bottom-line.
"Selling over 100,000 more vehicles was a spectacular performance. Transit was up by 30,000 vehicles, Mondeo increased by 17,000 as we started to get full production of that model, S-MAX was up by 33,000 and Galaxy by more than 41 per cent to 10,000 units."
Around the markets, Ford of Europe sold more vehicles in Britain last year where it retained market leadership, than in any other single European market. Overall, UK sales rose 1.6 per cent to 444,390. The company there has been car market leader for 31 consecutive years and commercial vehicle market leader for 42 consecutive years. Sales in Germany totalled 235,050, with Italy close behind with 232,925. Spain sold 175,675, with France selling 133,600. In Russia, sales increased by more than 50 per cent, to 174,650.
"Our share in France was up to 5 per cent, which is a great recovery for us," said Stephen Odell. "Products like the C-MAX did very well, as did S-MAX and Galaxy. We also had a great year in Italy, selling 23,900 vehicles more than in prior year and increasing our share. We also did very well in Spain, especially with Mondeo and Fiesta. Turkey sold over 100,000 units, despite a lower industry in the first eight months of the year.
"To achieve record sales in a highly competitive market is testament to the strength of our product range," he added. "We have increased our sales every year since 2002 and it is clear that the performance, styling and quality of our cars and commercial vehicles are continuing to attract customers to the Ford brand. With more new models being launched this year, we are optimistic that we will maintain our sales momentum in 2008."
A strong performance in December contributed to Ford of Europe's 2007 sales record. In its main 21 markets, the company sold 152,680 cars and commercial vehicles in the final month of last year. Top-selling Ford models in December were the Focus (38,715), Fiesta (27,310) and Transit (22,440).
Ford's sales data includes both passenger cars and commercial vehicles from its 21 major European Sales Companies, including Russia and Turkey. Market share excludes Russia.
Ford of Europe is responsible for producing, selling and servicing Ford brand vehicles in 47 individual markets, including Russia and Turkey. The first Ford cars were shipped to Europe in 1903 – the same year Ford Motor Company was founded. Ford of Europe now employs approximately 66,000 people. In addition to Ford Motor Credit Company, Ford of Europe operations include Ford Customer Service Division and 22 manufacturing facilities, including joint ventures.
Source: Ford Motor Company
Friday, December 14, 2007
Ford of Europe Sales Rise 3.2 Per Cent in November 2007
A strong performance in November has put Ford of Europe on course for record 2007 sales. With demand for its stylish new models continuing to rise, the company sold 149,600 cars and commercial vehicles in November 2007, an increase of 3.2 per cent over the same month last year. Ford's November market share was 8.7 per cent.
Highlights:
* Ford of Europe sales increase by 4,700 in November to 149,600
* Year-to-date sales rise by 5.4 per cent to 1,680,900
The Ford Focus led the way with sales rising to more than 41,000 units, strongly supported by the Ford Fiesta, and the acclaimed all-new Ford Mondeo. Showing its enduring appeal, the Fiesta sold 27,500 units, with the Ford Fusion adding a further 9,850. Ford Mondeo sales increased almost 55 per cent, to 15,675 units, as the new model continues to win praise from both press and public.
Ford's commercial vehicles also remain in demand. Sales of the Ford Transit increased by over 6.4 per cent to 20,150 vehicles, while the Transit Connect improved by 8.3 per cent to 10,300.
Britain remained Ford's top market with sales of 29,400, followed by Germany where sales rose 7.5 per cent to 22,450 and Italy where they increased by 3.6 per cent to 18,100. Sales in Russia and Turkey also continued to increase, rising by 30 per cent, to 17,800 vehicles in Russia and by 9.6 per cent to 10,000 units in Turkey.
In the first 11 months of this year, Ford sold 1,680,900 cars and commercials in its main 21 markets, more than 86,000 units ahead of the same period last year. Year-to-date market share was 8.8 per cent.
"We are on course for record sales this year because we are committed to giving customers what they want - cars and commercial vehicles that combine style, performance, value and quality," said Stephen Odell, vice president, Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford of Europe. "We expect that successful formula to continue next year - production of the new 2008 Ford Focus started earlier this month, and the media are telling us we have yet another winner. The new Ford Focus will start arriving in showrooms early next year, and then we will further strengthen our range in 2008 with the launch of several other important new models."
Ford's sales data includes both passenger cars and commercial vehicles from its 21 major European Sales Companies, including Russia and Turkey. Market share excludes Russia.
Source: Ford Motor Company
Nissan Qashqai Hits 100,000 European Sales
Sales reach 100,000 in nine months
Nissan’s compact crossover, the Nissan Qashqai has just hit the landmark of 100,000 customer sales in Europe.
Sales began in March and the 100,000th customer sale was completed during the last week of November.
2007 Nissan QASHQAI
The UK, Russia and Italy are the Nissan Qashqai’s three largest markets, with sales at the end of November of 17,554, 15,376 and 10,746 units respectively since launch. Furthermore, demand for Qashqai in countries such as Austria, Holland, Portugal, Greece, Slovakia and Norway has dramatically exceeded expectations.
Indeed, the Nissan Qashqai has exceeded all sales forecasts since its launch in March. To meet demand for the car in Europe, production was increased by 20% in June at the factory in Sunderland, England, where it is manufactured. And starting this month, the manufacture of the Japanese version of Qashqai will be transferred from Sunderland to Nissan’s factory in Kyushu, Japan, freeing up extra production capacity for Europe. Sales of Nissan Dualis in Japan, as it is badged in that market, have also exceeded expectation, with total sales of over 18,000 sales since its introduction in May.
Initial European customer feedback shows that buyers like the Qashqai for bringing something new to the market; for its strong, distinctive design which sits between a traditional hatchback style and a more robust, elevated SUV shape.
Qashqai buyers have consistently cited the premium quality interior and overall design as key factors in changing brands to Nissan. As anticipated, buyers of Qashqai typically used to drive a compact hatchback, such as a Megane or Astra, an entry-level family hatchback, such as a Laguna or Avensis, or an economy SUV, such as a Kia Sportage or Hyundai Santa Fe.
The Qashqai was designed and developed in Europe following extensive research of local market buying patterns and a deep consumer analysis of unmet needs among car-buyers. Nissan Europe’s product planners identified an opportunity in the market to design and develop a vehicle which provided more dynamic design, without the perceived aggression of a compact SUV, yet maintained the elevated driving position which is popular, but not at the expense of driving enjoyment. The Qashqai is that model.
The Qashqai was designed at Nissan Design Europe, situated in Paddington, London, while technical development was undertaken at its technical centres in Cranfield, England, Barcelona, Spain and near Bonn, Germany.
Qashqai Facts and Figures:
* In May, the car was awarded the maximum five-star rating for adult occupant protection from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), with the highest ever recorded score for any vehicle.
* On average, 850 Qashqais are built a day at Sunderland
* Each Qashqai receives 4608 spot-welds in construction, administered by 298 robots
* 920 different combinations of Qashqai have been manufactured
* It takes 10.5 man hours to build a Qashqai (including bumper mouldings and painting, and axle production)
* A Qashqai contains approximately 2750 components (depending on specification)
* A Qashqai is 4.34m long, so if the 100,000 Qashqais were parked in a line, it would stretch 434km.
* Distance from Nissan’s Sunderland factory to Nissan Design Europe, Paddington, London, where Qashqai was designed: 434km!
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Mercedes-Benz Sales Still On Target For Record-breaking 2007
At 102,700 units, deliveries of Mercedes-Benz vehicles at highest level ever for the month of November
Stuttgart -- Dec 06, 2007 -- Stuttgart – Mercedes-Benz has set a new sales record for the period between January and November, with 1,079,400 units delivered (Jan.-Nov. 2006: 1,042,500 units). Sales rose by four percent compared to the same period of the previous year. By selling 102,700 passenger vehicles worldwide in November, Mercedes-Benz once again topped the high level set in November 2006 with 101,900 units sold.
The Mercedes-Benz Cars division as a whole also established a new all-time high by selling a total of 1,169,900 units (Jan.-Nov. 2006: 1,147,600 units). In November alone, the division delivered 113,000 Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and smart passenger vehicles (Nov. 2006: 110,800 units).
The new generation of the E-Class continues to be in great demand: since the beginning of 2007, Mercedes-Benz has sold more than 150,000 units of this premium sedan worldwide.
The new C- Class is also continuing its successful course. In November, Mercedes-Benz sold 27,600 units - more than double the 13.700 units delivered in November 2006. Thus the sedan remains the worldwide market leader in its segment. On December 1, 2007, the new C-Class station wagon celebrated its market launch in dealerships throughout numerous European markets. In the coming months, it will gradually be launched in other countries as well.
Customers are also very enthusiastic about the Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Ever since its market launch in June 2005, more than 300,000 customers have bought the compact Sports Tourer.
The new smart fortwo has also very successfully established itself on the market. The number of vehicles delivered to customers in November rose by 61 percent to the record-setting total of 10,200 units (November 2006: 6,300 vehicles).
In the Asia/Pacific region, sales of the Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and smart brands increased by 28 percent in November to the record level of 13,100 units.
Mercedes-Benz Cars also achieved a new sales record in the U.S., where deliveries of passenger vehicles increased by three percent to 22,800 units (November 2006: 22,100).
Because of the weak domestic market and advanced purchases at the end of 2006 due to the impending sales tax increase, Mercedes-Benz Cars delivered 31,700 vehicles in Germany in November (36,800). By contrast, sales of Mercedes-Benz Cars vehicles in the rest of western Europe rose by six percent in November to 35,800 units (November 2006: 33,900)GM Europe Sets All-Time Sales Record in 2007
Sales of 2,004,172 units from January to November beat last year's total with a month to spare.
Highlights:
- GM Europe YTD share up 0.3 point, at 9.5 percent
- GM Europe YTD sales 157,282 vehicles ahead of last year
- YTD: Opel/Vauxhall grows 4 percent, Chevrolet up 32 percent
General Motors (GM) Europe set a new all-time record, with sales of 2,004,172 vehicles from January to November 2007, beating last year's total with a month to spare. The resulting market share of 9.5 percent is 0.3 point above the same period last year and the highest since 1999.
Chevrolet was the main driver of the sales results, with 32.4 percent growth in the January-November period. The brand sold 411,582 units, with a record market share of 1.9 percent. Opel/Vauxhall also delivered good results, with 4.1 percent growth and sales of 1,506,657 units in the period.
"The all-time sales record clearly reflects the success of GM Europe's multi-brand strategy. This is a result of building strong brands, offering attractive cars and a special focus on building our sales in Central and Eastern Europe. While Chevrolet is the main driver of the unit sales growth, our focus on the quality of sales for Opel and Vauxhall is also paying dividends with excellent progress in key retail segments", said Jonathan Browning, GM Europe Vice President for Sales, Marketing and Aftersales.
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 280,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 35 countries. In 2006, motorists bought nearly 9.1 million cars and trucks globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall. In Europe, GM sells its Opel, Vauxhall, Saab, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Corvette and HUMMER ranges in over 30 markets. It operates 10 production and assembly facilities in seven countries and employs around 60,000 people. More information on GM can be found at http://www.gmeurope.com.
Source: General Motors (GM Europe)
Around 893,600 Audi Cars Sold in First 11 Months of 2007
AUDI AG sold approximately 893,600 cars worldwide between January and November, a rise of 7.3 percent on the prior-year period (2006: 833,021).
In November itself, more than 75,600 cars were handed over to their new owners (up 0.5 percent; 2006: 75,258). Audi enjoyed further growth particularly in the intensively competitive European markets. Sales in European countries outside Germany in November rose to around 28,950 cars (up 3.5 percent; 2006: 27,972). Audi achieved growth of 8.4 percent in these countries in the first eleven months of the year, with the total climbing to around 408,200 cars sold (2006: 376,607). The biggest individual market in the region was the UK, where sales increased by 31.4 percent to 6,981 units in November (2006: 5,311) and a total of 96,909 cars for the first eleven months of the year (up 17.4 percent; 2006: 82,555). In Spain, another strong market for the Ingolstadt-based brand, Audi improved its sales total by 9.0 percent to 4,383 cars in November (2006: 4,020) and by 5.3 percent to 54,018 for the first eleven months (2006: 51.297). In Germany, Audi sold 22,094 cars in November (down 7.9 percent; 2006: 23,978); over the first eleven months of the year, AUDI AG sold 232,277 vehicles in its home market, a slight drop of 1.6 percent (2006: 236,064) compared with the previous year. Market share in Germany rose from 7.6 percent to 7.9 percent over the first eleven month.
Audi achieved its steepest growth rates in Eastern Europe, where sales soared by 30.1 percent in November (around 2,400 cars; 2006: 1,849) and 34.1 percent over the first eleven months (around 34,100 cars; 2006: 25,403). In Russia alone, the brand enjoyed a rise in sales of 24.4 percent to 1,120 cars in November (2006: 900). Audi achieved growth of 51.6 percent there in the first eleven months of the year in recording a total of 13,986 units (2006: 9,227).
In China (including Hongkong), which is emerging as a second home market for the Ingolstadt-based company, the brand sold 8,685 cars in November (up 14.7 percent; 2006: 7.575). The figure for January to November was 92,548 cars, 24.7 percent more than in the previous year (2006: 74,209). In the USA, Audi handed 9,104 new cars over to customers (down 1.1 percent; 2006: 9,209); over the first eleven months, the total of 85,004 was 8.7 percent up on the prior-year period (2006: 78,219).
Ralph Weyler, Member of the Board of Management at AUDI AG for Marketing and Sales, commented: "We will end this year having sold more than our anticipated total of 950,000 vehicles. Despite the end of production of our highest-volume model and the difficulties experienced by the German market in 2007, we will notch up our twelfth record year in a row."
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Tata Motors Reports Total Vehicle Sales for November 2007
Tata Motors reported a total sale of 46,947 vehicles (including exports) for the month of November 2007, a decline of 4% compared to 49,061 vehicles sold in November last year. Cumulative sales for the company at 3,59,251 nos., grew by 0.3% over last year. The domestic market continues to be sluggish, due to the high interest rate regime, continuing to affect retails.
Commercial Vehicles
The company’s sales of commercial vehicles in November 2007 in the domestic market were 26,895 nos., a growth of 4% compared to 25,793 vehicles sold in November last year. M&HCV sales stood at 14,426 nos, a growth of 0.2% over November 2006, while LCV sales were 12,469 nos., a growth of 10% over November 2006.
Cumulative sales of commercial vehicles in the domestic market for the fiscal were 1,86,869 nos., a growth of 2% over last year. Cumulative M&HCV sales stood at 97,182 nos., a decline of 7% over last year, while LCV sales for the fiscal were 89,687 nos., an increase of 14% over last year.
Passenger Vehicles
The passenger vehicle business achieved total sales of 16,322 vehicles in the domestic market in November 2007, a decline of 16% over November 2006. The Tata Indica reported sales of 10,488 nos., a decline of 19.6% over November 2006. The Tata Indigo family registered sales of 2,014 nos., a decline of 29.5% over November 2006. November 2006 had a high base month for car sales in view of the full supply impact post the restoration of the company's paint shop, which had got damaged in a fire in late September 2006. The Tata Sumo and Tata Safari accounted for sales of 3,820 nos., a growth of 7% over November 2006. The new Tata Safari Dicor 2.2 VTT recorded a 55% growth with sales of 1,775 nos.
Cumulative sales of passenger vehicles in the domestic market for the fiscal were 1,36,820 nos, a decline of 2.6% over the same period last year. Cumulative sales of the Tata Indica at 90,614 nos, reported a decline of 1.3%. Cumulative sales of the Tata Indigo family were 18,679 nos., a decline of 12%. The company reached the landmark of producing a million vehicles off the Indica platform in November 2007, in a period of just under nine years. Cumulative sales of Tata Sumo and Tata Safari were flat at 27,527 nos. The Safari recorded a 25% growth with sales of 10,695 nos.
Exports
The company's sales from exports at 3,730 vehicles in November 2007 declined by 1.7% compared to 3,793 vehicles in November 2006. The cumulative sales from exports in the current period at 35,562 nos. have recorded a growth of 4% over the previous year.
Mitsubishi Sales Through November 2007 Exceed Entire 2006 Total
Mitsubishi Motors announced today that calendar year-to-date (CYTD) sales reached 123,089 as of the end of November, a 13.3% increase compared to the first eleven months of 2006 and already more than the entire 2006 full-year total of 118,558. November sales this year were 7,983, a decrease of 13.8 percent compared to the 9,256 units sold in November 2006.
The new Mitsubishi Outlander crossover sport utility continued to show the largest year-over-year increase through November, at 136%. Mitsubishi Lancer sedan (61%), Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder convertible (15.4%), Mitsubishi Raider truck (10%), and Mitsubishi Galant sedan (1%) sales are also ahead in 2007 compared to the January-November period a year ago.
November sales highlights:
-- Sales of the all-new fuel efficient Mitsubishi Lancer were 1,708 in November, a 54% increase over November 2006.
-- Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder convertible sales were up 5.9% in November.
-- Mitsubishi Raider sales were up 35.1% for the month.
-- Mitsubishi Endeavor sales were up 8.9% in November.
-- Mitsubishi's January-November sales represent the best sales for the first eleven months of the year since 2004.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 500 dealers. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
BMW Group Reports 4.2 Percent Increase in November 2007 Sales
Year-to-Date Sales of BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) up 7.8 Percent
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported November sales of 26,985 vehicles, an increase of 4.2 percent over the 25,889 vehicles sold in November 2006. The BMW Group also increased its year-to-date sales volume to 302,079 vehicles, up 7.8 percent, compared to 280,186 vehicles in the same period of 2006.
BMW Brand Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 5.3 percent in November for a total of 23,808 compared to 22,602 vehicles reported in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date BMW brand sales were up 8.3 percent, to 263,596 vehicles compared to 243,487 vehicles sold in the first eleven months of 2006.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported November sales of 3,177 automobiles, down 3.3 percent from the 3,287 cars sold in November 2006. Year-to-date, the division reported sales of 38,483 automobiles, an increase of 4.9 percent, compared to the 36,699 cars reported through November of 2006.
Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, January through November 2007
Nov Nov % YTD YTD %
2007 2006 2007 2006
BMW brand 23,808 22,602 5.3 263,596 243,487 8.3
BMW
passenger cars 18,627 18,817 -1.0 207,471 191,808 8.2
BMW
light trucks
(SAVs) 5,181 3,785 36.9 56,125 51,679 8.6
MINI brand 3,177 3,287 -3.3 38,483 36,699 4.9
TOTAL Group 26,985 25,889 4.2 302,079 280,186 7.8
BMW Certified Pre-Owned
The company reported sales of 7,856 CPO vehicles in November 2007 from 5,049 in the same month a year ago, an increase of 55.6 percent. Year-to-date, CPO sales are up 7.8 percent, to 80,299 over the 74,476 reported in the same period in 2006.
BMW Group In America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all Z4 models and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 338 BMW passenger car centers, 335 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 142 BMW motorcycle retailers, 82 MINI passenger car dealers, and 30 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at:
www.bmwgroupna.com
www.bmwusa.com
www.bmwmotorcycles.com
www.miniusa.com
www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com
Sales BMW of North America, LLC, January through November 2007
YTD YTD
Nov 07 Nov 06 % Nov 07 Nov06 %
3 Series 11,579 10,114 14.5% 129,549 107,016 21.1%
Z4 Roadster and Coupe 665 774 -14.1% 9,068 10,820 -16.2%
5 Series 4,617 5,954 -22.5% 47,455 49,296 -3.7%
7 Series 1,056 1,209 -12.7% 13,267 16,222 -18.2%
6/8 Series 710 766 -7.3% 8,132 8,454 -3.8%
BMW passenger cars 18,627 18,817 -1.0% 207,471 191,808 8.2%
X3 1,975 2,336 -15.5% 25,864 27,485 -5.9%
X5 3,206 1,449 121.3% 30,261 24,194 25.1%
BMW light trucks (SAVs) 5,181 3,785 36.9% 56,125 51,679 8.6%
BMW brand 23,808 22,602 5.3% 263,596 243,487 8.3%
Cooper 1,222 1,319 -7.4% 15,058 12,316 22.3%
Cooper S 1,490 1,471 1.3% 16,154 14,720 9.7%
Conv (Cooper, Cooper S) 465 497 -6.4% 7,271 9,663 -24.8%
MINI brand 3,177 3,287 -3.3% 38,483 36,699 4.9%
TOTAL BMW of North
America, LLC 26,985 25,889 4.2% 302,079 280,186 7.8%
Source: BMW of North America, LLC
Ford of Canada Truck Sales Up 3%
Led by Ford F-Series, truck sales momentum continues into November
OAKVILLE, Ontario, December 3, 2007 – November proved to be another winning month for Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, where truck sales increased three per cent. Not to be outdone, Ford cars also saw a rise in sales in November – namely the newly redesigned Ford Focus and Ford Taurus.
November Highlights:
* Ford F-Series sales up 4%
* Ford Focus sales increase 6%
* Ford Taurus sales rise 14% in November
* Ford Ranger sales increase 33% and achieve best November on record
* Ford SUV sales are up 11%
"Our showrooms are bustling with pre-holiday traffic," said Bill Osborne, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. "The 'Get in and Drive' year-end clearance has given Canadians even more reason to take a second look at the great products Ford has to offer. From the bold new look of the 2008 Ford Focus, to the enduring Ford Ranger and the reliable Ford F-Series work-horse, Ford of Canada provides vehicles to suit any need."
Last month, Ford of Canada's overall sales decreased 8.3 per cent to 15,971 units. Total truck sales were up 2.7 per cent at 12,039 units and total car sales of 3,932 units mark a 30.9 per cent decline compared to last November. This shift in car sales volume is partially due to a planned reduction in fleet sales.
Monday, July 9, 2007
GM Europe January-June 2007 Sales Reach All-Time Record
* GME market share up 0.3 point to 9.6 percent
* GME records best sales quarter ever in Q2
* Chevrolet reaches all-time record for sales volume and market share
* Opel Corsa sales grow 50 percent
* Vauxhall top of UK sales chart for June
In the first semester of 2007, General Motors (GM) Europe sales reached an all-time record of 1,127,871 units*, an increase of 56,373 compared to the first half of 2006. The company market share reached 9.6 percent, up 0.3 point from the previous first half.
GME second quarter sales volume was also an all-time record, at 574,246 units, an increase of 26,016 compared to the same quarter in 2006.
“We are building momentum thanks to an integrated group brand strategy in Europe. At the same time we are taking advantage of an overhauled product portfolio and an aggressive growth strategy in Central and Eastern Europe, where Chevrolet is becoming a major player. Our different strategies for Western and Eastern Europe are allowing us to maintain sales growth while also continuing to improve our revenue performance and the overall quality of our sales”, said Jonathan Browning, GM Europe Vice President for Sales, Marketing and Aftersales.
Chevrolet reaches all-time records for sales volume and market share
Chevrolet again achieved great sales performance, breaking record after record. The brand volume in the January-June period was an all-time record of 215,315 units, over 30% up from the first half of 2006, and the market share grew 0.4 point, to 1.8 percent. June was the 50th consecutive record month for Chevrolet.
The brand’s results in the second quarter also confirmed Chevrolet’s growth potential. Sales volume reached 114,610 units. Market share was up to 1.9 percent, establishing a new all-time record.
“The Chevrolet portfolio offers the right value for our customers which is clearly reflected in our continued sales growth”, said Browning. “After expanding the range with the introduction of the Captiva and additional diesel versions of Epica, Lacetti and Nubira, we are attracting more and more customers and achieving our most significant growth in Central and Eastern Europe”, said Browning.
Opel Corsa sales grow 50%
The new Opel Corsa is having a very strong performance in its first full year of sales, with 50 percent growth compared to 2006. Opel/Vauxhall sold 243,540 units of the model from January to June, up from 162,391 in the previous first half.
The Opel Corsa is the overall best selling car in Greece and the best selling small car in Germany and Ireland. In June, the model led the small car segment also in markets like the UK, Switzerland and Portugal.
“The new Opel Corsa was built to be a winner. The Opel Corsa has won numerous awards across Europe and is already proving its qualities in the market”, said Browning.
Vauxhall top of UK sales chart for June
Exciting new products and innovative environmental campaigns boosted Vauxhall sales and the brand became number one in the UK market in June, with 33,161 cars registered and a 14.88 percent share.
The Vauxhall Astra was the overall number one best seller in UK, with a total of 10,425 units, up 29.6 percent compared to June 2006. Vauxhall Vectra, Vauxhall Zafira and the new Vauxhall Corsa were all number one in class.
For the first six months of 2007, Vauxhall sales reached 203,117 units, with 13.9 percent market share, up 0.6 point from the first half of 2006.
“This strong result was boosted by sales to private buyers, and shows the Vauxhall brand is meeting the expectations of a growing number of customers in the UK”, said Browning.
The sales results in the UK also helped to offset significant reductions in the German market, keeping Opel/Vauxhall share stable in Europe, at 7.4 percent in the period January-June.
Saab sold 45,275 units in Europe in the first six months of 2007, with a market share of 0.4 percent, while Cadillac, HUMMER and Corvette sold 3,744 units.
GM Europe publishes its sales press releases on a quarterly basis. The next dates will be October 8 and January 7. In between these releases, individual questions regarding sales may be directed to Nelson Silveira, Manager, GM Europe Corporate Communications.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Toyota Reports June 2007, Second-Quarter and First-Half Sales
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported all-time best-ever first-half year sales of 1,331,074. June sales of 245,739, an increase of 6.1 percent over last June, contributed to a record-setting second quarter, with sales of 725,219 units.
"Tundra really hit its stride this month, posting a record sales pace," said Jim Lentz, TMS executive vice president. "In a short five months the new truck's earned its stripes with both loyal Toyota owners and those new to the brand."
The Toyota Division posted best-ever June sales of 216,870, up 6.9 percent over last June. The Lexus Division reported best-ever June sales of 28,869 units, an increase of 0.4 percent.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded best-ever June sales of 128,239, an increase of 4.9 percent over last June. Passenger car sales were led by Toyota Camry, which posted best-ever June sales of 46,630, up 8.4 percent over the same period last year. Toyota Camry Hybrid reported sales of 5,530 units in June. The Toyota Prius hybrid gas-electric mid-size sedan posted best-ever June sales of 17,756, an increase of 76.3 percent over June 2006. The Toyota Yaris subcompact reported an increase of 28 percent, posting best-ever June sales of 9,155 units. Toyota Corolla reported best-ever June sales of 36,499 units.
Toyota Division light truck sales were up 10 percent, with a best-ever June total of 88,631 units. Light truck sales were led by the all-new Toyota Tundra full-size pickup with all-time best-ever sales of 21,727, an increase of 137.2 percent over the year-ago month. The RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) reported best-ever June sales of 14,677, up seven percent over the same period last year. Toyota Highlander and Toyota Highlander Hybrid posted combined June sales of 11,253, up 3.8 percent over the same period last year. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported sales of 2,403 units for the month.
Scion posted June sales of 12,536 units. The Scion tC sports coupe led the way with June sales of 6,509 units. The Scion xB urban utility vehicle posted sales of 5,257 units for the month.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported best-ever June sales of 17,457 units, an increase of 6.1 percent over June 2006. Passenger car sales were led by the Lexus ES 350 luxury sedan with June sales of 7,232 units. The all-new Lexus LS 460 and Lexus LS 460 L reported combined sales of 2,631, an increase of 149.9 percent over last June. Combined sales of the Lexus IS 250 and Lexus IS 350 posted best-ever June sales of 5,182 units, up 11.9 percent over the year-ago month.
Lexus Division light trucks reported June sales totaling 11,412 units. The Lexus RX 350 and Lexus RX 400h enjoyed combined June sales of 9,349 units. The Lexus RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 1,562 units for the month, up 26 percent over last June.
TMS Hybrids
TMS first-half hybrid sales totaled 146,536 units, an increase of 69 percent over the same period last year. In June, TMS posted sales of 27,382 hybrid vehicles, up 46 percent over last June. Toyota Division posted sales of 25,689 hybrids, up 48 percent over the same period last year. Lexus Division posted sales of 1,693 hybrids, an increase of 15 percent over last June.
There were 27 selling days this month, as compared to 26 selling days last June.
TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
June, 2007
----- CURRENT MONTH ----- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR% DSR%
2007 2006 CHG 2007 2006 CHG
YARIS 9,155 6,888 28.0 46,522 22,685 102.4
COROLLA 36,499 37,311 -5.8 202,221 197,303 1.2
CAMRY 46,630 41,427 8.4 240,530 218,517 8.6
AVALON 5,661 6,608 -17.5 37,522 45,036 -17.8
PRIUS 17,756 9,696 76.3 94,503 48,156 93.7
SCION xA 770 2,411 -69.2 8,866 16,832 -48.0
SCION xB 5,257 5,964 -15.1 18,588 31,375 -41.5
SCION tC 6,509 7,462 -16.0 33,550 37,533 -11.8
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
PASS. CAR 128,239 117,769 4.9 682,306 617,464 9.1
ES 350 7,232 7,645 -8.9 40,398 32,589 22.4
LS 460 2,631 1,014 149.9 17,572 6,716 158.2
SC 430 391 531 -29.1 2,096 3,087 -33.0
GS 350 1,880 1,771 2.2 10,099 11,349 -12.2
GS 430/450h 141 420 -67.7 1,069 2,144 -50.8
IS 250/350 5,182 4,461 11.9 27,676 26,946 1.4
TOTAL LEXUS PASS.
CAR 17,457 15,842 6.1 98,910 82,831 17.9
TOTAL TOYOTA PASS.
CAR 145,696 133,611 5.0 781,216 700,295 10.1
SIENNA 12,780 13,381 -8.0 73,349 80,785 -10.4
RAV4 14,677 13,204 7.0 87,124 75,015 14.6
FJ CRUISER 4,483 6,366 -32.2 29,754 21,469 36.8
4RUNNER 6,256 8,647 -30.3 44,194 54,866 -20.5
HIGHLANDER 11,253 10,436 3.8 64,749 61,357 4.2
LAND CRUISER 167 228 -29.5 1,245 1,625 -24.4
SEQUOIA 1,953 2,484 -24.3 12,849 16,898 -24.9
TOTAL SUV 38,789 41,365 -9.7 239,915 231,230 2.4
4X2 TACOMA 9,212 8,508 4.3 54,780 51,414 5.2
4X4 TACOMA 6,123 5,487 7.5 37,682 34,450 8.0
TOTAL TACOMA 15,335 13,995 5.5 92,462 85,864 6.3
TUNDRA 21,727 8,822 137.2 82,840 57,458 42.3
TOTAL PICKUP 37,062 22,817 56.4 175,302 143,322 20.7
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT
TRUCK 88,631 77,563 10.0 488,566 455,337 5.9
LX 470 215 406 -49.0 1,545 2,869 -46.8
GX 470 1,848 1,787 -0.4 10,506 11,759 -11.8
RX 350/400h 9,349 9,651 -6.7 49,241 53,282 -8.8
TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT
TRUCK 11,412 11,844 -7.2 61,292 67,910 -10.9
TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT
TRUCK 100,043 89,407 7.8 549,858 523,247 3.7
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 216,870 195,332 6.9 1,170,872 1,072,801 7.7
TOTAL LEXUS 28,869 27,686 0.4 160,202 150,741 4.9
TOTAL TOYOTA 245,739 223,018 6.1 1,331,074 1,223,542 7.4
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 33,862 31,104 4.8 181,662 170,357 5.3
DOM. CAMRY 40,276 33,769 14.9 198,544 187,957 4.3
DOM. PICKUP 37,062 22,817 56.4 175,302 143,322 20.7
DOM. RX 350 6,866 7,683 -13.9 35,398 34,511 1.2
SELLING DAYS 27 26 154 152
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
CAR 48,440 46,288 0.8 264,578 214,114 22.0
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 17,457 15,842 6.1 98,910 82,831 17.9
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
CARS 79,799 71,481 7.5 417,728 403,350 2.2
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 145,696 133,611 5.0 781,216 700,295 10.1
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
LT TRUCK 36,836 38,881 -8.8 227,066 214,332 4.6
LEXUS IMPORT LT
TRUCK 4,546 4,161 5.2 25,894 33,399 -23.5
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
LT TRUCK 51,795 38,682 28.9 261,500 241,005 7.1
LEXUS NA BUILT LT
TRUCK 6,866 7,683 -13.9 35,398 34,511 1.2
TOTAL TOYOTA LT
TRUCK 100,043 89,407 7.8 549,858 523,247 3.7
SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES 45,718 46,843 -6.0 271,453 277,671 -3.5
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 11,412 11,844 -7.2 61,292 67,910 -10.9
SMALL VANS 12,780 13,381 -8.0 73,349 80,785 -10.4
PICKUPS 37,062 22,817 56.4 175,302 143,322 20.7
* NORTH AMERICAN
BUILT VEHICLES
COROLLA 33,862 31,104 4.8 181,662 170,357 5.3
CAMRY 40,276 33,769 14.9 198,544 187,957 4.3
AVALON 5,661 6,608 -17.5 37,522 45,036 -17.8
SIENNA 12,780 13,381 -8.0 73,349 80,785 -10.4
PICKUP 37,062 22,817 56.4 175,302 143,322 20.7
SEQUOIA 1,953 2,484 -24.3 12,849 16,898 -24.9
RX 350 6,866 7,683 -13.9 35,398 34,511 1.2
TOTAL 138,460 117,846 13.1 714,626 678,866 3.9
N.A. VEHICLES % OF
TOTAL 56.3% 52.8% 53.7% 55.5%
SELLING DAYS 27 26 154 152
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
Source: Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc.
GM Reports 326,300 June 2007 Deliveries
* GMC Acadia, Saturn OUTLOOK and Buick Enclave Achieve Industry Mid-Crossover Segment Leadership with Significant Retail and Total Sales Increases
* Daily Rental Sales Down 22 Percent In June; Down Almost 100,000 in First Half of 2007
* All-New Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Boost Full-Size Pickup Total and Retail Sales Increase in First Half of 2007 Compared With A Year Ago
GM dealers in the United States delivered 326,300 vehicles in June, down 24 percent, compared with year-ago monthly sales. The decline was partly attributed to a planned reduction of an additional 13,487 daily rental sale vehicles in the month. General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), now has taken more than 92,000 daily rental vehicles out of the sales totals in 2007.
“Given the planned reduction in daily rental sales, we expected June would be a tough comparison to a year ago. Our retail performance for the month was also below the solid running rate we’ve experienced for the first half of the year which we attribute to a soft industry and lower incentive spending than our competitors. However, we continue to believe that maintaining a disciplined approach to both incentives and daily rental car sales is key to making our marketing strategy work in the long run,” said Mark LaNeve, vice president, GM North American Sales, Service and Marketing.
“We continue our focus on the retail side of the equation and first-half results were solid,” LaNeve added. “We are delighted with the continuing success of new products, especially the GMC Acadia, Saturn OUTLOOK and Buick Enclave. As with many of our vehicles, these all-new crossovers offer great fuel economy, terrific performance and outstanding value. For example, a year ago we were selling only about 3,000 mid-utility crossover vehicles. This June we blew the doors off the segment with deliveries in excess of 15,000.”
Increased sales of the Saturn AURA, as well as the new mid-size crossovers GMC Acadia, Saturn OUTLOOK and Buick Enclave, demonstrate GM’s strong positioning in the marketplace for fuel-efficient vehicles. The GMC Acadia, Saturn OUTLOOK and Buick Enclave had retail sales of more than 12,000 vehicles, pushing a significant retail increase in GM’s mid-crossover segment. GM’s total sales of more than 15,000 vehicles in this segment pushed monthly performance up more than 377 percent, compared with the same month last year.
The all-new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra full-size pickup trucks – fuel efficiency leaders in their class – helped the GM full-size pickup segment post a first half 2007 sales increase, compared with the same period a year ago, in a challenging industry environment. The Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra also offer the best warranty coverage and residual values in segment, a winning combination for these products.
“We’re seeing increased residual values for our products as a result of staying aligned and disciplined to our North American turnaround and market growth plans. For customers, this means providing industry-leading products in terms of design, segment fuel economy, warranty coverage and performance,” LaNeve added. “This translates to a beneficial cost of ownership experience. With new products such as the Cadillac CTS and Chevrolet Malibu coming to dealer showrooms later this year, we expect to build on this customer enthusiasm.”
Certified Used Vehicles
June 2007 sales for all certified GM brands, including GM Certified Used Vehicles, Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, were 45,876 units, up 6 percent from last June. Total year-to-date certified GM sales are 273,241 units, up 4 percent from the same period last year.
GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry’s top-selling manufacturer-certified used brand, posted 40,423 sales, up 9 percent from last June. Year-to-date sales for GM Certified Used Vehicles are 240,138 units, up 5 percent from the same period in 2006.
Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles posted June sales of 3,108 units, down 14 percent from last June. Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 1,484 units in June, down 9 percent. Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 764 units, down 11 percent from last June, and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 97 units, up nearly 7 percent.
“GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry’s top-selling manufacturer-certified brand, posted a strong performance in June, leading the segment with sales of 40,423 units, up 9 percent from last June,” said LaNeve. “GM Certified is on track to build on this momentum toward another record performance for the category for 2007.”
GM North America Reports June and Second-Quarter 2007 Production, 2007 Third-Quarter Production Forecast Unchanged at 1.075 Million Vehicles
In June, GM North America produced 404,000 vehicles (142,000 cars and 262,000 trucks). This is down 56,000 units or 12 percent compared to June 2006 when the region produced 460,000 vehicles (173,000 cars and 287,000 trucks). (Production totals include joint venture production of 21,000 vehicles in June 2007 and 27,000 vehicles in June 2006.)
GM North America built 1.141 million vehicles (401,000 cars and 740,000 trucks) in the second-quarter of 2007. This is down 96,000 vehicles or 8 percent compared to second-quarter of 2006 when the region produced 1.237 million vehicles (462,000 cars and 775,000 trucks). The region’s 2007 third-quarter production forecast is unchanged at 1.075 million vehicles (377,000 cars and 698,000 trucks).
GM also announced revised 2007 second-quarter and third-quarter production forecasts for its international regions.
GM Europe –The region’s 2007 second-quarter production forecast is revised at 463,000 vehicles, down 5,000 units from last month’s guidance. In the second-quarter of 2006 the region built 495,000 vehicles. The region’s 2007 third-quarter production forecast remains unchanged at 389,000 vehicles. In the third-quarter of 2006 the region built 374,000 vehicles.
GM Asia Pacific – GM Asia Pacific’s 2007 second-quarter production forecast is revised at 569,000 vehicles, up 1,000 units from last month’s guidance. In the second-quarter of 2006 the region built 482,000 vehicles. The region’s 2007 third-quarter production forecast is revised at 518,000 vehicles, down 6,000 units from last month’s guidance. In the third-quarter of 2006 the region built 433,000 vehicles.
GM Latin America, Africa and the Middle East – The region’s 2007 second-quarter production forecast is revised at 234,000 vehicles, up 1,000 units from last month’s guidance. In the second-quarter of 2006 the region built 206,000 vehicles. The region’s 2007 third-quarter production forecast is unchanged at 258,000 vehicles. In the third-quarter of 2006 the region built 215,000 vehicles.
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world’s largest automaker, has been the annual global industry sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 280,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33 countries. In 2006, nearly 9.1 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall. GM’s OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services.
More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com
Note: In this press release and related comments by General Motors management, we use words like "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "forecast," "objective," "plan," "goal" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, representing our current judgment about possible future events. We believe these judgments are reasonable, but actual results may differ materially due to a variety of important factors. Among other items, such factors might include: the pace of introductions and market acceptance of new products; the effect of competition on our markets and significant changes in the competitive environment; price increases or shortages of fuel; and changes in laws, regulations or tax rates. GM’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly report on Form 10-Q provide information about these factors, which may be revised or supplemented in future reports to the SEC on Form 10-Q or 8-K.
(Monthly comparison percentages are adjusted for sales days unless noted. Annual and calendar year-to-date comparisons are unadjusted.)
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Source: GM
Volkswagen Posts Fifteen Percent Sales Increase in June 2007
- Best Overall Month since August 2006
- Best VW GTI and VW Rabbit Months since Relaunch
- Best Volkswagen Passat Sedan Month since November 2006
- Volkswagen Jetta Sedan up 14.0 percent over June 2006
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced June 2007 sales of 23,127 units, representing an increase of 15.0 percent over the June 2006 total of 20,121. This performance reflects the best overall sales month for the Volkswagen brand since August 2006.
This increase can be attributed to strong market acceptance of the entry level VW Rabbit model, and a 44.9% surge in deliveries of the sporty VW GTI. The retractable hardtop convertible VW Eos posted its second best month ever, as summer is now in full swing.
Volkswagen sales performance for June of 2007 underscores the brand's "return to its roots" affordability showing significant increases in Jetta and Rabbit volume car lines, combined with gathering momentum in spirited niche models like Volkswagen GTI and Volkswagen Eos.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Volkswagen Rabbit, Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen New Beetle convertible, Volkswagen GTI, VW Jetta, Volkswagen GLI, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Passat wagon, Volkswagen Eos, and Volkswagen Touareg through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers.
Visit Volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com
VW-US Snapshot YEAR-TO-DATE
June-07 June-06
June-07 June-06 Yr/Yr % YTD YTD Yr/Yr %
Actual Actual change Actual Actual change
New Beetle - Coupe 1,637 1,962 -16.6% 8,049 10,078 -20.1%
Convertible 1,489 1,814 -17.9% 7,129 8,700 -18.1%
Total New Beetle 3,126 3,776 -17.2% 15,178 18,778 -19.2%
Jetta Sdn 9,804 8,600 14.0% 49,973 53,325 -6.3%
Wgn - 1 -100.0% - 20 -100.0%
Total Jetta 9,804 8,601 14.0% 49,973 53,345 -6.3%
Eos 1,431 - N/A 6,625 - N/A
Golf - 295 -100.0% 21 2,177 -99.0%
Rabbit 3,134 831 277.1% 12,158 831 1363.1%
GTI 1,562 1078 44.9% 7,770 8,082 -3.9%
R32 - - N/A - - N/A
Total Golf/Rabbit/
GTI/R32 4,696 2,204 19,949 11,090 79.9%
Passat Sdn 3,015 3,960 -23.9% 15,346 23,025 -33.4%
Wgn 548 834 -34.3% 3,762 3,997 -5.9%
Total Passat 3,563 4,794 -25.7% 19,108 27,022 -29.3%
Phaeton 1 25 -96.0% 17 182 -90.7%
Touareg 516 721 -28.4% 4,030 5,628 -28.4%
Tiguan - - N/A - - N/A
TOTAL 23,137 20,121 15.0% 114,880 116,045 -1.0%
Source: Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Mitsubishi Motors Reports June 2007 Sales Up 30%
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported June sales of 13,014 units, up 30% over last year's volume and the best June in four years. Calendar year-to-date sales of 70,357 are up 21% compared to last year's first-half total.
"The new Mitsubishi Lancer and Mitsubishi Outlander are well-received by new customers and current Mitsubishi owners," said President & CEO Hiroshi Harunari. "Going into the summer travel season, our dealers are reporting excellent results from our new fuel-efficient sedan and SUV."
-- Mitsubishi Outlander was the volume leader at 3,414, up 63% from last month's volume and up 350% from last year's volume; and up 163% from last year's CYTD volume.
-- Mitsubishi Lancer closed at 3,091 units up 195% from last year's volume and up 108% from last year's CYTD volume.
-- Mitsubishi Galant closed at 3,026 units up 17% from last month's volume and up 18% from last year's June volume.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 500 dealers.
For more information, visit http://www.mitsubishicars.com/
Source: Mitsubishi Motors North America
Chrysler Group Reports June 2007 US Sales, International Sales Highlights
- Chrysler Group car sales rise 55 percent fueled by "Maximize Your Miles" program
- Jeep(R) brand up 19 percent
- Jeep Wrangler increases 93 percent
- Dodge Charger gains 19 percent
- Inventory down by 25 percent or 162,266 units
- Sales outside of North America up 21 percent -- highest month ever
Chrysler Group reported sales for June 2007 of 183,347 units; down 1 percent compared to June 2006 with 185,946 units. All sales figures are reported unadjusted.
"In a challenging market, Chrysler Group had softer sales in June than a year ago. We saw strong customer interest in our newly launched, fuel efficient models," said Darryl Jackson, Vice President - U.S. Sales. "Supported by the fuel economy message of our 'Maximize Your Miles' program, Chrysler continued to show strong car sales with an increase of 55 percent over the previous year."
Chrysler brand car sales in June were up 104 percent year-over-year, while Dodge brand car sales increased 30 percent. Chrysler Group's offerings in the car segment include the Chrysler Sebring Sedan and Sebring Convertible, the Chrysler 300, the Dodge Avenger, Dodge Caliber and Dodge Charger.
Jeep brand sales continued to increase in June and posted a gain of 19 percent over the previous year. This result was again driven by the continuously strong Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Patriot. Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited posted sales of 10,952 units, up 93 percent compared to June 2006 with 5,674 units. The Jeep Patriot also kept its momentum and finished June with sales of 4,633 units, up 3 percent from May 2007. The vehicle is one of Chrysler Group's recently introduced models that achieve 30 miles per gallon or better in highway driving. In addition, the Jeep Grand Cherokee also posted a gain of 3 percent year-over-year.
The Chrysler Sebring Convertible finished the month with sales of 3,759 units which is 22 percent over May 2007. The recently launched redesigned model offers what no other convertible has offered before - three automatically latching convertible top options: vinyl, cloth and a body-color painted steel retractable hard top, all of which can be retracted with a push of a button on the key fob.
Sales of the Dodge Charger increased in June by 19 percent with 11,529 units compared to 9,710 units in the previous year.
"As our strong car sales in May and June demonstrate, our 'Maximize Your Miles' program resonated well with customers," said Michael Keegan, Vice President - Volume Planning and Sales Operations. "Moving forward, Chrysler Group will extend its low-rate financing plus additional bonus cash in July, with a 0% APR offering for 60 months on select models. These great value packages were successful in the recent months as well."
Chrysler Group finished the month with 485,429 units of inventory, or a 71-day supply. Inventory is down by 25 percent compared to June 2006 when it was at 647,695 units.
Posting its highest month ever of sales outside of North America and sustaining 25 consecutive months of year-over-year sales gains; Chrysler Group's International monthly sales increased 21 percent to 22,901 units in June 2007 compared to 18,971 units in June 2006.
"The strength of our new product portfolio coupled with the support of our dealer network outside North America is driving the growth we have seen so far this year," said Thomas Hausch - Vice President of International Sales. "We expect to maintain the double digit growth this year, including record export numbers, and continue to strategically grow production volumes and sales outlets outside North America for all three brands."
DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru June 2007
Month Sales DR % Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change
Sebring 10,249 1,329 643% 671%
300 11,796 9,140 24% 29%
Crossfire 1,708 364 352% 369%
PT Cruiser 10,047 14,693 -34% -32%
Aspen 1,846 0 0% 0%
Pacifica 3,861 6,516 -43% -41%
Town & Country 8,151 19,944 -61% -59%
CHRYSLER BRAND 47,658 51,986 -12% -8%
Compass 3,393 0 0% 0%
Patriot 4,633 0 0% 0%
Wrangler 10,952 5,674 86% 93%
Liberty 8,554 12,155 -32% -30%
Grand Cherokee 10,968 10,688 -1% 3%
Commander 6,100 8,958 -34% -32%
JEEP BRAND 44,600 37,475 15% 19%
Neon 0 848 -100% -100%
Caliber 10,815 12,098 -14% -11%
Stratus 0 778 -100% -100%
Avenger 8,261 0 0% 0%
Charger 11,529 9,710 14% 19%
Viper 22 106 -80% -79%
Magnum 2,523 2,281 7% 11%
Dakota 4,812 7,120 -35% -32%
Ram P/U 31,114 32,375 -7% -4%
Caravan 9,342 21,937 -59% -57%
Durango 5,277 7,366 -31% -28%
Nitro 5,768 0 0% 0%
Sprinter 1,626 1,866 -16% -13%
DODGE BRAND 91,089 96,485 -9% -6%
TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP 183,347 185,946 -5% -1%
TOTAL CG CAR 55,498 35,739 50% 55%
TOTAL CG TRUCK 127,849 150,207 -18% -15%
Selling Days 27 26
Sales CYTD DR % Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change
Sebring 49,046 42,669 13% 15%
300 62,995 73,135 -15% -14%
Crossfire 6,252 5,221 18% 20%
PT Cruiser 53,192 70,153 -25% -24%
Aspen 12,778 0 0% 0%
Pacifica 32,363 42,468 -25% -24%
Town & Country 75,102 88,887 -17% -16%
CHRYSLER BRAND 291,728 322,533 -11% -10%
Compass 22,205 0 0% 0%
Patriot 14,969 0 0% 0%
Wrangler 65,651 35,265 84% 86%
Liberty 50,114 70,106 -29% -29%
Grand Cherokee 60,461 72,871 -18% -17%
Commander 33,742 39,674 -16% -15%
JEEP BRAND 247,142 217,916 12% 13%
Neon 0 16,381 -100% -100%
Caliber 59,379 43,694 34% 36%
Stratus 1,478 48,564 -97% -97%
Avenger 40,628 0 0% 0%
Charger 65,972 59,005 10% 12%
Viper 249 743 -67% -66%
Magnum 15,988 22,013 -28% -27%
Dakota 29,155 40,497 -29% -28%
Ram P/U 185,257 183,174 0% 1%
Caravan 103,562 125,813 -19% -18%
Durango 28,905 38,871 -27% -26%
Nitro 37,212 0 0% 0%
Sprinter 6,438 10,342 -39% -38%
DODGE BRAND 574,223 589,097 -4% -3%
TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP 1,113,093 1,129,546 -3% -1%
TOTAL CG CAR 293,219 296,527 -2% -1%
TOTAL CG TRUCK 819,874 833,019 -3% -2%
Selling Days 154 152
Global Sales Reporting & Analysis
July 3, 2007
Suzuki Surges into Summer with New Sales Record in June 2007
Suzuki XL7, Suzuki SX4 propel company to new first-half best
American Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced sales of 10,325 automobiles in June, an increase of nine percent over the same month last year and the highest June sales volume in company history. Year-to-date sales for 2007 now stand at 57,488 vehicles, one percent ahead of mid-year 2006. For all of 2006, Suzuki sold 100,990 vehicles – the first time in its 22-year history the automaker enjoyed automobile sales of more than 100,000.
Suzuki Auto’s record June sales volume was led by the sales growth of its all-new midsize crossover SUV, the Suzuki XL7, which sold 2,076 units, an impressive 121 percent increase over last year’s sales of the outgoing model. Sales of the Suzuki SX4 compact crossover also helped drive the company’s strong June results, which are poised to continue well into the summer driving season and beyond. The next chapter in its growth story was revealed earlier this spring, when Suzuki unveiled the next addition to its expanding product line, the all-new 2008 Suzuki SX4 sedan. That vehicle goes on sale in Suzuki dealerships nationwide this fall.
“Suzuki’s record-setting first-half sales performance, coupled with the eagerly anticipated arrival of the Suzuki SX4 sedan later this year, puts us on track to sustain our growth throughout 2007,” said Mark Harano, president of American Suzuki’s Automotive Operations. “Although auto industry sales have been tempered this year by many factors, including the rising cost of fuel, Suzuki has been able to weather the storm with its lineup of affordable and value-packed vehicles."
American Suzuki’s product line includes the all-new Suzuki XL7 midsize crossover SUV, the all-wheel drive Suzuki SX4 compact sport crossover, the media-acclaimed Suzuki Grand Vitara, the popular Suzuki Forenza sedan and Suzuki Forenza Wagon, the five-door Suzuki Reno and the Suzuki Aerio sedan.
In addition to this strong vehicle offering, Suzuki features America’s #1 Warranty with an industry-leading 100,000-mile/seven-year, zero deductible, fully-transferable powertrain limited warranty.
About American Suzuki
The Brea, Calif.-based Automotive Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) was founded in 1985 by parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and currently markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of approximately 530 automotive dealerships in 49 states. Based in Hamamatsu, Japan, SMC is a diversified worldwide automobile, motorcycle and outboard motor manufacturer with sales of more than two million new automobiles annually. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has operations in 125 countries.
For more information, visit www.media.suzukiauto.com
Source: Suzuki
BMW Group Reports Strong June 2007 Sales
- June 2007 sales for BMW and MINI increase 6.0 percent
- First half-year sales for the BMW Group up 4.5 percent
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reports strong June sales of 29,394 vehicles, an increase of 6.0 percent over the 27,735 vehicles sold in June 2006. The BMW Group also increased its first half-year sales to 164,338 vehicles, an increase of 4.5 percent, compared to 157,246 vehicles in the same period of 2006.
BMW Brand Sales reach best June and YTD ever
Sales of BMW brand vehicles climbed to reach the best June and best year- to-date figures ever. In June, sales are up 4.3 percent for a total of 25,220 compared to 24,179 reported in the same month a year ago.
Year-to-date BMW brand sales increase 5.4 percent, to 144,579 vehicles compared to 137,220 vehicles sold in first six months of 2006.
BMW Automobile Sales
BMW's automobile sales are up 1.9 percent in June to 20,068 versus 19,695 in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date sales are also up 5.3 percent, to 113,396 automobiles compared to 107,651 in the same period of 2006.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles increased by 14.9 percent in June to 5,152 vehicles over the 4,484 sold last June. Year-to-date, sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles are up 5.5 percent, to 31,183 vehicles compared to the 29,569 sold in the first six months of 2006.
Certified Pre-Owned
Sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles are slightly down 0.1 percent, to 7,540 vehicles versus 7,550 vehicles reported last June. Year-to-date, CPO sales are down 4.6 percent, to 42,384 over the 44,439 reported in the same period in 2006.
MINI Brand
MINI Automobiles
MINI USA reports June sales of 4,174 automobiles, a strong increase of 17.4 percent, from the 3,556 cars sold in June 2006. Year-to-date, the division reports sales of 19,759 automobiles, a slight decrease of 1.3 percent, compared to the 20,026 cars reported in the first six months of 2006.
BMW Group In America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all BMW Z4 models and BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 338 BMW passenger car centers, 335 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 142 BMW motorcycle retailers, 81 MINI passenger car dealers, and 30 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at:
www.bmwgroupna.com
www.bmwusa.com
www.bmwmotorradusa.com
www.miniusa.com
www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com
BMW Car Sales Report for June 2007
2007 2006
June 20,068 19,695
Year-to-Date 113,396 107,651
Year-to- Year-to-
Model June Date June Date
2007 2007 2006 2006
325i (E90 & E46) 410 1,476 4,342 25,632
325Ci (E46) 11 40 253 1,700
325Ci Convertible (E46) 5 41 455 2,519
325i Sports Wagon (E91) 0 0 0 4
325xi (E90 & E46) 27 82 1,320 8,325
325xi Sports Wagon (E90 & E46) 15 51 239 1,276
328i (E90) 4,234 25,251 0 0
328i Coupe (E92) 736 5,283 0 0
328i Convertible (E93) 935 4,977 0 0
328i Sports Wagon (E91) 117 787 0 0
328xi (E90) 1,932 11,501 0 0
328xi Coupe (E92) 308 2,852 0 0
328xi Sports Wagon (E91) 127 909 0 0
330i (E90 & E46) 55 314 1,800 9,432
330Ci (E46) 3 8 106 946
330Ci Convertible (E46) 4 27 477 2,627
330xi (E90 & E46) 8 28 1,090 5,636
335i (E90) 1,333 8,960 0 0
335i Coupe (E92) 877 5,297 0 0
335i Convertible (E93) 1,026 3,668 0 0
335xi (E90) 569 1,422 0 0
M3 (E46) 6 12 334 1,467
M3 Convertible (E46) 0 15 145 792
3 Series 12,738 73,001 10,561 60,356
Z4 2.5i Roadster (E85) - US 13 73 35 297
Z4 3.0i Roadster (E85) - US 440 2,287 920 2,731
Z4 Roadster 3.0si (E85) - US 225 1,229 486 1,420
Z4 M Roadster (E85) - US 49 238 100 525
Z4 Coupe 3.0si (E86) - US 57 393 42 43
Z4 M Coupe (E86) - US 50 356 50 56
Z4 834 4,576 1,633 5,072
525i (E60) 9 3,245 1,353 6,670
525xi (E60) 28 1,685 411 2,797
528i (E60) 1,265 2,942 0 0
528xi (E60) 630 1,361 0 0
530i (E60) 22 3,451 1,466 6,655
530xi (E60) 45 2,804 723 4,576
530xi Sports Wagon (E60) 13 407 259 1,437
535i (E60) 964 2,272 0 0
535xi (E60) 792 1,769 0 0
535xi Sports Wagon (E60) 137 284 0 0
545i (E60) 0 0 0 6
550i (E60) 559 2,709 792 3,803
M5 (E60) 193 878 195 1,891
5 Series 4,657 23,807 5,199 27,835
645Ci (E63) 0 0 0 21
650i Coupe (E63) 184 963 178 1,395
645Ci Convertible (E64) 0 0 0 16
650i Convertible (E64) 426 2,205 499 2,985
M6 (E63) 63 514 186 444
M6 Convertible (E64) 113 785 0 0
6 Series 786 4,467 863 4,861
ALPINA B7 42 188 0 0
745Li (E65) 0 0 0 0
750i (E65) 238 1,683 359 2,240
750Li (E66) 762 5,589 1,048 7,069
760i (E66) 0 0 3 26
760Li (E65) 11 85 27 188
7 Series 1,053 7,545 1,437 9,523
Z8 0 0 1 3
Z8 Alpina 0 0 1 1
Z8 0 0 2 4
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle (light trucks) Sales Report for June 2007
2007 2006
June 5,152 4,484
Year-to-Date 31,183 29,569
Year-to- Year-to-
Model June Date June Date
2007 2007 2006 2006
X3 2.5i (E83) 0 3 5 174
X3 3.0i (E83) 89 366 2,402 15,753
X3 3.0si (E83) 2,546 13,657 0 0
X3 2,635 14,026 2,407 15,927
X5 3.0i (E53) - US 46 179 1,507 10,084
X5 3.0si (E70) - US 1,475 10,935 0 0
X5 4.4i (E53) - US 55 156 495 3,048
X5 4.8i (E70) - US 940 5,878 0 0
X5 4.8is (E53) - US 1 9 75 510
X5 2,517 17,157 2,077 13,642
MINI Sales Report for June 2007
2007 2006
June 4,174 3,556
Year-to-Date 19,759 20,026
Year-to- Year-to-
Model June Date June Date
2007 2007 2006 2006
MINI Cooper (R50) 19 1,797 1,223 5,969
MINI Cooper (R56) 1,536 5,983 0 0
MINI Cooper S (R53) 11 1,578 1,268 8,299
MINI Cooper S (R56) 1,741 6,467 0 0
MINI Cooper Convertible 346 1,636 339 1,813
MINI Cooper S Convertible 519 2,268 726 3,945
MINI Cooper S JCW GP 2 30 0 0
Total MINI 4,174 19,759 3,556 20,026
Source: BMW Group
Mazda - Mazda Sales Up 8.6 Percent for June 2007
Calendar Year Sales up 8.5 Percent
IRVINE, Calif., July 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best June since 2004 with U.S. sales of 25,761, accounting for an 8.6 percent increase versus the same period last year. Year-to-date sales of 152,683 are up 8.5 percent year-over-year.Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) continues its string of hot sales with 1,224 vehicles sold, more than double June 2006. On a year-to-date basis, MMdM reported 7,503 total sales. Due to yesterday's Canadian holiday, Mazda Canada, Inc. will report sales on July 4th.
"In spite of our small size, we've managed to make solid sales gains while bucking the trend our much larger competitors have been following toward ever deeper incentives," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO of MNAO.
Mazda's incentive spending is one of the lowest in the industry. With no customer cash and only minimal lease and finance support, MAZDA3 celebrated its best-ever June since its 2003 launch with sales of 11,341 units, up 20 percent versus last year. In its fourth year of production, the MAZDA3 remains a sales homerun for the company. Year-to-date, MAZDA3 sales are up 20.7 percent.
Mazda's CX-7 continues strong in the highly competitive crossover SUV segment as it reported 4,103 units sold. Combined with the three-row, seven-passenger Mazda CX-9 (itself selling 1,955 units in June), year-to-date sales for Mazda's crossover SUVs total nearly 30,000 units.
With convertible driving season here, the Mazda MX-5 Miata reported its best June since 2002 with sales of 1,608 units, up 1.5 percent year-over-year. Available as both a soft-top and Power Retractable Hard Top model, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is the best-selling two-seat roadster of all time, with more than 850,000 sold since its 1989 launch.
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario, Canada, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
Mazda North American Operations - June 2007
Month-To-Date Year-To-Date
June June % June June %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
Mazda3 11,341 9,452 20.0% 62,629 51,905 20.7%
Mazda5 1,096 1,705 (35.7)% 8,309 9,511 (12.6)%
Mazda6 3,814 5,323 (28.3)% 32,684 37,266 (12.3)%
MX-5 Miata 1,608 1,584 1.5% 9,603 9,542 0.6%
RX-8 509 788 (35.4)% 3,300 5,086 (35.1)%
Protege - - N/A - 1 N/A
CX-7 4,103 1,349 204.2% 20,455 1,614 1167.3%
CX-9 1,955 - N/A 9,317 - N/A
Tribute 1,071 2,153 (50.3)% 4,646 16,472 (71.8)%
B-Series Truck 263 367 (28.3)% 1,618 2,362 (31.5)%
MPV 1 1,006 (99.9)% 122 6,945 (98.2)%
Total Vehicles
CARS 18,368 18,852 (2.6)% 116,525 113,311 2.8%
TRUCKS 7,393 4,875 51.7% 36,158 27,393 32.0%
TOTAL 25,761 23,727 8.6% 152,683 140,704 8.5%
MEMO:
IMPORT CAR 14,554 13,529 7.6% 83,841 76,045 10.3%
IMPORT TRUCK 6,059 2,355 157.3% 29,894 8,559 249.3%
IMPORT TOTAL 20,613 15,884 29.8% 113,735 84,604 34.4%
DOMESTIC CAR 3,814 5,323 (28.3)% 32,684 37,266 (12.3)%
DOMESTIC TRUCK 1,334 2,520 (47.1)% 6,264 18,834 (66.7)%
DOMESTIC TOTALS 5,148 7,843 (34.4)% 38,948 56,100 (30.6)%
Note: MPV & Protege is a discontinued vehicles.
Source: Mazda North American Operations
