2006 Sales Archive

Hyundai Sets Record February on Strength of Sedan Sales FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced February sales of 34,014 vehicles, a new record for the month of February. Hyundai's newest sedans posted the largest percentage increases. Sales of the all-new 2006 Sonata grew by 41 percent and the all-new 2006 Azera and the XG350 it replaced, posted gains of 53 percent over February of last year. "The all-new Sonata and Azera continue to gain momentum," said Mark Barnes, Hyundai's vice president of National Sales. "With Hyundai's superior safety and value, Sonata and Azera continue to resonate with consumers." The H…

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Mazda Sales Jump Eight Percent in June - Calendar Year-to-Date Sales Up Four Percent - IRVINE, Calif., July 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported sales of 23,727 vehicles for June 2006, accounting for an eight-percent increase versus the same period last year. Mazda also reported a four-percent year-to-date sales increase, with 140,704 units sold through June. Mazda's all-new CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV) reported solid sales of 1,349 units for its first full month of sales, even though availability was low in some areas of the country. With a starting MSRP of $23,750, CX-7 features a 244-hp …

Kia Motors America Announces June Sales IRVINE, Calif., July 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced June sales of 27,443 units, a 1.3-percent increase over the same period last year and a 3.6-percent increase over the previous month. Year-to-date sales for Kia totaled 146,578 units, a 2.4-percent improvement over the record-setting sales pace in 2005. "It's nice to see we're on track to set yet another record sales year," said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of KMA. "We expect much of the same as we enter the typically high-selling summer months." Kia June sales were led by the Spectra, Sorento and Amanti, at 7,532, 5…

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http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=con...id=aY5bU7yKNHUU not the best news at the best time. converesely consumer confidence in the U.S. is up, and gas prices have been down. i dont want to be overly optimistic but things may start to level off. these new cars and trucks cant get here soon enough especially if cadillaccts accounts are anywhere near the ballpark. until then it looks like it will be the 900s and saturns picking up the slack instead of depending on european sales to counteract the domestic markets slides. so how exactly were gm and renault going to help eachother? that was the plan, no?

BMW Group Reports Strong First-Half Sales Year-to-Date BMW Group Sales up 8.6 Percent; June sales increase 2.7 Percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported strong first-half sales of 157,246 vehicles, an increase of 8.6 percent, compared to 144,843 vehicles in the same period of 2005. The BMW Group also reported an increase of 2.7 percent in June sales for 27,735 vehicles over the 26,999 vehicles reported in June 2005. BMW Brand Sales Increase in June Sales of BMW brand vehicles rose 3.4 percent in June for a total of 24,179 com…

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Best June Sales Ever With 14 Percent Increase MBUSA First Half-Year Sales Volume Up 16.5 Percent MONTVALE, N.J., July 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest June on record with sales of 20,802 new vehicles, an increase of 14 percent over last June. This brings MBUSA's year-to-date total to 114,935 new vehicles sold for the best half- year sales in the company's history. Highlights for the month include an 81 percent increase for the flagship S-Class model line (2,407 v. 1,330 units). Roadsters also proved to be popular this month with a 23.4 percent increase over June 2005 fo…

Hyundai Closes First Half of '06 on Record Pace With an All-Time Record Sales Month FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America announced sales of 44,508 vehicles for the month, which was Hyundai's all-time record sales month. Hyundai sales are up 4.3% year over year, and 3.4% over last June on the strength of an almost entirely new model line up. The new-for-'06 Hyundai Azera and Sonata sedans have set a fast pace for sales in the first half of the year. In June, Sonata sales improved by 37%, and the Azera beat its predecessor in the large sedan segment, the XG 350, by 68%. The Accent was up 43% with the addition of the all-…

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SUZUKI SALES UP 39 PERCENT -- HOT STREAK CONTINUES WITH RECORD FEBRUARY SALES Grand Vitara and popular Forenza family lead sales to second best month in company’s history BREA, Calif. -- (March 1, 2006) -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced sales of 8,542 units in February – an increase of 39 percent over February 2005 and the best February sales in company history. The new monthly sales record continues Suzuki’s recent sales momentum which included record sales in January and sales of 82,101 in 2005 – the best sales year in American Suzuki’s 21-year history. ASMC’s record month was led by the top-selling Forenza family of vehicles with 3,396 u…

This is the market share as of March 1st 2006. In the intrest of convience, I'm including only makers who have a market share of 1% or more. (If they aren't listed here, they have less than a 1% market share.... yes, this includes Mitsubishi) GM-------------24.4 Ford------------17.4 Chrysler---------14.4 Toyota----------13.6 Honda------------8.5 Nissan------------6.7 Hyundai-----------2.7 Mazda------------1.7 Kia & BMW(tied)---1.6 VW---------------1.4 Mercedes Benz-----1.2 Subaru-------------1.1 Of this group, the company with the biggest sales increase is VW (over 24% increase in sales over last year) followed by Mercedes Benz (over 16%) and Honda (o…

Sept. 2006 Sales: Ford Motor Company DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company's dealers delivered 238,848 vehicles to U.S. customers in September, up 5 percent compared with a year ago. Car sales were up 26 percent as demand for the company's new mid-size cars (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ) and the legendary Ford Mustang remained strong. Truck sales were down 5 percent, but full-size pickup trucks and SUVs showed signs of stabilizing as the Ford F-Series, Explorer, and Expedition all posted higher sales compared with a year ago. "We're pleased by the continued strong demand for our cars and the solid performance posted …

Sept. 2006 Sales: Audi of America AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc., today reported 8,004 vehicle sales for the month of September, a 1.9 percent increase compared to the same period a year ago. Audi sales are up 4.9 percent for the year. Sales of the all-new Audi Q7 SUV were 1,333 in September, the highest monthly total since the launch of the vehicle. The A4 lineup had its best month this year, recording 4,497 sales. "The all-new Audi Q7 SUV continues to attract new consumers to the brand," said Johan de Nysschen, Audi of America, Inc., executive vice president. "We expect continued strong consumer interest with the introduct…

Sept. 2006 Sales: Mitsubishi Motors North America October 3, 2006 -- CYPRESS, Calif. -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported September sales of 10,287 units, an increase of 13.6% over last September's total of 9,054. MMNA's sales have shown consistent growth over the past six months, the first six months of the business year. Sales for the April-September period are up 4.5% over the same period in 2005. July-September period sales were also up 4.5% over the same quarter in 2005. September marked the seventh consecutive month that Mitsubishi U.S. sales topped the 10,000 mark and the third consecutive month of year-over-year increases. MMNA Pr…

Sept. 2006 Sales: Mercedes-Benz USA MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest September on record with sales of 19,873 new vehicles, an increase of 13.2 percent over last September. This brings MBUSA's year-to-date sales to 177,001, a 13.3 percent increase over the same period in 2005. Sales volume for the month was led by the C-Class with 4,238 units and the E-Class with 4,112 units. Highlights for the month include an increase in sales of the flagship S-Class which rose by 126.4 percent over September 2005 (2,357 v. 1,041 units) and a 10 percent jump in sales of the CLS-Class four- door coupe (943 v. 857 units). …

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Sept. 2006 Sales: Subaru of America CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 3, 2006 -- Subaru of America, Inc. September sales totaled 16,128 units. This total brings Subaru sales year-to-date up 3 percent from the previous year. Subaru sold 1,449 units of the Tribeca mid-size SUV during the month of September. The company also posted 6,448 units of Legacy vehicles for the month, with Subaru Outback posting 4,330 units of that model line total. Subaru Forester recorded 3,806 units, while Baja posted 631 units, up 13 percent, for the month. Subaru Impreza continues to post tremendous sales with a gain of 36 percent over the previous September, totaling 3,794 units. Sales chart:…

Sept. 2006 Sales: BMW Group WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported year-to-date sales of 229,833 vehicles, an increase of 2 percent over the 225,641 vehicles sold in the first three quarters of 2005. September sales were off 7 percent, with the Group reporting 23,303 vehicles over the 25,079 reported in 2005. BMW Brand Sales Increase 3 Percent Year-to-date BMW brand sales were up 3 percent year-to-date, to 200,063 vehicles compared to 193,631 vehicles sold in the same period in 2005. BMW brand sales were down 8 percent in September for a total of 20,339 vehicles compared to 22,052 reported in …

Sept. 2006 Sales: Chrysler Group AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group reported sales for September 2006 of 168,888 units; a decline of 7 percent (4 percent decline, unadjusted) compared to September 2005 sales of 175,556 units. Sales are reported on an adjusted basis unless otherwise indicated. "The new, more fuel-efficient products in our portfolio are available in the marketplace, and customers are responding positively to their arrival," said Steven Landry, Vice President - Sales and Field Operations, Chrysler Group. "The Dodge Caliber and Jeep® Compass are both strong selling products and the Dodge Nitro is showing great momentu…

Wow - didn't I just read that the industry experts put "down 10%" out there a few days ago. The Fusion/Milan/Zephyr triplets are doing well. http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060201/dew011.html?.v=41

Sept. 2006 Sales: Nissan North America NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 3, 2006) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reports sales of 88,340 units in September, which is a decrease of 9.2 percent from the prior year. The Nissan Division sales decreased by 9.1 percent over last year. The Infiniti Division posted a sales decline of 9.8 percent versus the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS · September sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 77,962 units decreased 9.1 percent on a daily sales rate basis when compared to last year with 82,478 units sold. · The Murano had its best ever September with sales of 6,093 units. · The new Versa subcompact continues to experience a solid start…

Sept. 2006 Sales: Volkswagen of America AUBURN HILLS, Mich. –– Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported September sales of 20,082 units, a 7.2 percent decrease over prior year sales of 21,646. The official introduction of the Eos during the month of September resulted in the sale of 894 units, bringing the year-to-date total to 1,348. Year to date, Volkswagen sales are up 11.8 percent as compared to last year. Below is a breakdown of the model line for the Volkswagen brand for September 2006. [source: Volkswagen of America]

Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 155,465 Vehicles, a Five Percent Increase for January 2006 Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 12,469 Vehicles, a Three Percent Increase for January 2006 NEW YORK, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE: DCX), the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 167,934 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for January 2006, a 5 percent increase compared to January 2005. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted. Chrysler Group, which consists of the Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge brands, posted sales of 155,465 vehicles in the U.S., an increase of 5 percent. Follow…

Sept. 2006 Sales: American Honda TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Total September Honda and Acura light truck sales increased 7.3 percent* over last year to 49,114 units and broke the previous September record of 44,271 set in 2004, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced today. American Honda sales continued on a record-setting pace of 1,160,510 cars and light trucks, increasing 3.8 percent over last year on a daily selling rate basis, putting the company on target for a 13th straight year of sales increases. "Year-to-date, sales continue to show strong momentum," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "Our diverse vehicle li…

Sept. 2006 Sales: Hyundai Motor America FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer demand continues to grow for Hyundai Motor America's all-new Santa Fe. The new Santa Fe continues to post gains with sales of 3,740 in September, a 53 percent increase over last month. The Hyundai Azera also performed well, up 62 percent compared with September 2005. September sales totaled 33,384, down 13 percent compared with September 2005 due to limited availability of all-new Accents and Elantras. Plant slowdowns this summer in Korea and strong worldwide demand for these vehicles contributed to this situation. "The national advertising campaign for the all-new…

BMW Reports Best January on Record with Increase of 12 Percent; MINI Brand Sales also Reports Best January Ever WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 22,218 vehicles in January 2006, an increase of 12 percent over the 19,764 vehicles reported in January 2005. BMW Brand Sales BMW reported sales of 19,274 automobiles and Sports Activity Vehicles (SAVs), up 14 percent compared to the 16,847 vehicles reported the same month last year. It was the strongest January on record, despite low inventories that follow the annual holiday closures at most of BMW's productions plants. BMW's plant in Spartanbu…

Sept. 2006 Sales: Kia Motors America IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced a new September sales record of 23,877 units, a 2.0-percent increase over the same period last year. Year-to-date sales also improved over last year's record numbers, totaling 221,998 units for Kia, a 2.6-percent increase. "Kia continues to build momentum with another month of record sales," said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of KMA. "With the new auto show season on the way, keep an eye out for more exciting product from Kia." The Kia Sorento posted a strong September with 5,582 units sold. The Kia Sportage also sold well with 3,1…

Audi of America Announces Sales Increase of 19.8% for the Month of January AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing the trend of sales increases from 2005, Audi of America, Inc. posted a 19.8% increase in sales for January 2006. Audi sold a total of 6,084 vehicles versus 5,077 vehicle sales in January 2005. Leading the sales gain for the month was the A6 with a total of 1,617, a 33.4% increase over last year. The A8 also had impressive gains with sales of 516 vehicles, a 44.5% increase over January 2005. "We are striving to make 2006 an all-time record-sales year for Audi of America," said Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President of Audi of Amer…

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA ANNOUNCES JANUARY SALES GARDENA, Calif. (February 1, 2006) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported 75,891 total sales in January, posting a slight 0.9 percent decrease over last year. The Nissan Division also posted a 0.1 decrease over last year while the fuel-efficient Murano celebrated its best January ever. While NNA’s luxury marque, Infiniti, posted a 7.5 decrease in sales, the all-new Infiniti M continues its success by posting strong sales and also observes its best January ever. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS •January sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 67,834 units were down 0.1 percent when compared to last year with 67,871 units sold •Sentra (9,…

While GM sales are down overall, there are some bright spots, and some areas of concern. Buick, Cadillac, Hummer and Saab up from a year ago. Saturn, Pontiac, Chevrolet down, in some cases significantly from a year ago. GM's criticized minivan sales are mixed: up for Buick, Pontiac, and Chevy, down for Saturn. New Launch vehicles are up: DTS, Lucerne, Solstice, Tahoe, and Escalade Chevy Corvette outsold the entire Saab division. ---------------------------------------------------- BRIGHT SPOTS: compared to first quarter '05 ---------------------------------------------------- Buick Lucerne: sales exceed LeSabre and Park Avenue Buick trucks: up 11% …

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION MONTH END REPORTING AUGUST CYTD ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2006 2005 MTD VS. 2006 2005 YTD VS. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- YTD PRIOR MTD PRIOR YR. YR. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- VITARA: 0 0 8 229 -97% …

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Toyota Reports January Sales 02/01/2006 Torrance, CA Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever January sales of 160,625 units, an increase of 14 percent over last year. "The year's off to a respectable start, with hybrids and fuel-efficient vehicles leading the way," said Jim Press, TMS president and COO. "January's bright job-market outlook and the uptick in consumer confidence bode well for the industry, as do signs the economy has bounced back from the Gulf Coast hurricanes." The Toyota Division recorded best-ever January sales of 140,967, an increase of 14.9 percent. The Lexus Division posted January sales of 19,658 units, up 7.7 percent …

Hyundai January Sales Increase 16 Percent Over January 2005 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 30,208 units for the month of January establishing a new January record. Sales were strengthened by the all new 2006 Sonata and XG350/Azera sedans, with sales growth for both models of more than 66 percent over January 2005. "We are very pleased with our record-setting January," said Mark Barnes, vice president, National Sales. "In addition to improved sales of the Sonata, customer demand for the entire Hyundai product lineup continues to gain momentum in the marketplace with our strong value and safety mess…

Kia Motors America Announces January Sales Sedona Leads Way and Predicts Another Strong Sales Year for Kia IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its second best January sales ever of 18,110 units, a 5.6-percent increase over the same period in 2005. The Sedona minivan was the leading seller at 5,484 units, a 42-percent increase over the previous month, receiving a boost in momentum from the recent, media-lauded launch of the all-new 2006 model. Both the Kia Sportage and Kia Spectra were strong sellers, with 3,211 and 2,803 units sold respectively. "Fresh on the heels of a record twelfth consecutive year of sales incre…

VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS JANUARY SALES – UP 28% New Jetta sedan up 47.9 percent and total Passat sales up 47.8 percent AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported January 2006 sales of 16,237, an increase of 28 percent as compared to the same period in 2005 when sales were 12,683. Also of note, the redesigned New Beetle continues its strong showing with sales up 13.3 percent. Link w/sales chart: http://media.vw.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=9838

Mitsubishi Motors Reports January U.S. Sales CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported January sales of 7,469 units, an increase of 2.8% over January 2005 sales. The month was highlighted by outstanding sales performance of the all-new 2006 Eclipse coupe, 1,559 vehicles sold up 160% from prior year. "We are encouraged to get this year off to a good start, our fourth year-over-year increase in the last six months," said David Schembri, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Mitsubishi Motors North America. "We're further excited by the prospect of adding the all-new Eclipse Spyder convertib…

SUBARU REPORTS JANUARY SALES -- Impreza sales up 17% over last year -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 1, 2006 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported January sales totaling 12,384 units. Sales of the Impreza line were up 17 percent from the same period last year. “Subaru is looking forward to continuing its trend of consecutive record sales in 2006,” said Fred Adcock, executive vice president, Subaru of America, Inc. “We’ve got the product to do it, including the 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca that will make its world debut at the Chicago Auto Show next week.” The Subaru B9 Tribeca recorded 1,421 units for the month of January. The Subaru Legacy model line posted a total of 4,7…

Kia Motors America Announces October Sales IRVINE, Calif., November 1, 2006 – Kia Motors America (KMA) continues on pace toward another annual sales record with year-to-date unit sales of 242,095, up 2.2-percent. While October sales totaled 20,097 units, down 2.6-percent from the same period last year, the all-new Sedona had its best month of the year with 6,241 units sold. “Our next-generation products and phenomenal vehicle safety ratings, such as the Optima’s five-star NHTSA rating, continue to grab consumers’ attention,” said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of KMA. “By building upon and staying true to our core promises of value, safety and warranty, …

Suzuki's July 2006 Sales up Over Last Year BREA, Calif.--Aug. 1, 2006--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) today announced sales of 8,030 units in July - an increase of 13 percent over July 2005. Year-to-date sales total 64,989, up 32 percent over the previous year. Suzuki's monthly sales records continue its recent sales momentum, which included record sales of 82,101 in 2005 - the best sales year in American Suzuki's 21-year history. ASMC's growth was led by the sales of its Grand Vitara, which sold 2,146 units, an impressive 675 percent increase over last year's numbers. The top-selling Forenza family of vehicles also contributed to Suzuki's record month, with 4,44…

Big Three sales fall in May Rising interest rates, gas prices cited for keeping customers away from auto showrooms. Bryce G. Hoffman / The Detroit News May is shaping up to be another lackluster month for Detroit's automakers, as rising interest rates and gasoline prices turn some shoppers away from dealer lots. While sales results will not be released until Thursday, some dealers have seen demand decline slightly over the past few weeks. "It's been a little slow," said Steven Zehnder, sales manager at Zehnder Chevrolet-Buick in Frankenmuth. Wall Street also is taking a dim view of the month. Brian Jacoby, an analyst with Goldman Sachs in New York, expects a seas…

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Sales for January 2006 were up 8.06% over January 2005, and down 22.65% over December 2005. In the ten segments defined in the charts below, the following overall statistics apply (in order of display): Entry-level segment was up 15.54% over January 2005, and down 2.4% over December 2005. Midsize-Large Mainstreamers were up 15.04% over January 2005, and down 4.29% over December 2005. Mainstreamer Coupes were up 11.46% over January 2005, and up 1.72% over December 2005. Luxury, up 25.7% over January 2005, and down 29.6% over December 2005. Sports & GT, up 7.81% over January 2005, and down 23.51% over December 2005. Minivans, up 6.1% over January 2005, and do…

American Honda Reports Record January Sales Honda and Acura Divisions Post Record January Sales Downloads TORRANCE, Calif. 02/01/2006 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted record January sales of 98,394 Honda and Acura vehicles, up 20.7 percent from January 2005, the company announced today. Honda Division also broke records for the eighth consecutive month, with sales up 24.4 percent over January last year to 84,413 vehicles. Honda Division light truck sales surged 17.6 percent to 37,124 on the strength of Pilot, Odyssey, and Element, while the redesigned 2006 Civic helped drive Honda car sales up 30.4 percent to 47,289 units. "With annual sales increases …

Lost in the controversy of whether Chevy passed Ford in total sales for the 1st time in about 15yrs was that Toyota became the best selling automobile nameplate in America (cars only not trucks, only Toyota alone not counting Lexus or Scion). This has not happened since the late 1800's that an American nameplate has not been the best selling car in America! Although everyone has seen it coming it is truly a sad thing to see as an American. What would Henry Ford, William Durant or Walter P Chrysler have said? Ford and GM should be more concern about how pathetic Toyota continues to make them look than which one sold more cars and trucks. Soon Toyota will have that tit…

Kia Motors America Announces 13 Consecutive Years of Record Sales IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced a record thirteenth consecutive year of sales increases and its best month ever. Year-to-date sales for the company in 2006 totaled 294,302 units, 6.7-percent ahead of the record sales pace set in 2005. The Kia Spectra sold more than 70,000 units in 2006, totaling 72,557. Both the Kia Sorento and Kia Sedona models sold more than 50,000 units in 2006, totaling 57,018 and 50,672 units respectively. December sales was the best month ever for the company, totaling 30,004, a 60-percent increase over 2005. "The continued sales growth of Kia …

VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS DECEMBER 2006 SALES Volkswagen brand posts year-to-date increase of 4.9 percent AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced calendar year 2006 sales results of 235,140 units. This represents a 4.9 percent increase over the 2005 total of 224,195 vehicles. Overall brand growth can be attributed to gathering strength in Jetta and Passat models, and market acceptance of the revived Rabbit. December sales of 19,942 decreased 23.2 percent from December 2005 totals. Year-to-date, the safe and sporty Jetta and Passat sedans were up 3.2 and 15 percent, respectively. The combination of fun-to-drive handling and performance, with …

Chrysler Group December 2006 U.S. Sales Rise 1 Percen Jeep Wrangler sales rise 61 percent, a new December sales record Jeep Compass sales increase 36 percent; the highest sales total since introduction Dodge Ram Pickup sales increase 6 percent Dodge brand sales rise 5 percent on the strength of Nitro, Caliber and Charger sales The Dodge Nitro powers to a 36 percent increase over November 2006 sales AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 3 -- On the strength and momentum provided by the 10 product introductions in 2006, Chrysler Group reported that unadjusted sales in December 2006 rose 1 percent to 190,415 units (4 percent adjusted), compared to December 2005 sales of 189,449 un…

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FUEL ECONOMY RULES IN FORD'S APRIL SALES RESULTS * Ford's new mid-size sedans and hybrids achieve record sales. * April sales totaled 262,722, down 7 percent. Cars up 8 percent; trucks down 15 percent. * Lincoln Mercury dealers report higher retail sales for the second month in a row. * Land Rover dealers report record sales for the seventh consecutive month. Download PDF Soundbites: April 2006 Sales DEARBORN, Mich., May 2 - Stronger demand for vehicles offering higher fuel economy helped Ford Motor Company offset lower demand for trucks and SUVs. Ford's April sales totaled 262,722, down 7 percent, but car sales were up 8 percent and truck sales wer…

Honda overtakes Chrysler and Ford as Canadian September auto sales rise 9.3% Honda Canada sales up 46% in September and they passed DCX and Ford. The pecking order in Sept was: GM Toyota Honda DCX Ford GM still has a healthy lead. They doubled Toyota.

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May 2, 2006 – Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported an all-time best-ever sales month totaling 219,965 units in April, up 8.5 percent over the same period last year. "The market for lower-priced, higher-mileage vehicles is showing strength, as are hybrids," said Jim Press, Toyota Motor Sales president and COO. "Record oil prices have a way of reminding us how close to the cliff we’re living." The Toyota Division recorded an all-time best-ever sales month in April with 195,286 units, an increase of 10 percent, while the Lexus Division posted April sales of 24,679 units. Toyota Division Toyota Division’s passenger cars posted all-time be…

Press Release American Honda Reports Record April Sales Torrance, Calif. 05/02/2006 -- Boosted by the sixth consecutive month of record light-truck sales, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted a best-ever April sales result of 139,124 vehicles, an increase of 6.5 percent over April 2005. April was the fourth-best month in the company's U.S. sales history. American Honda posted record April car sales of 82,372 units, up 4.7 percent over last year, and record April light-truck sales of 56,752 units, an increase of 9.3 percent over year-ago results. Year-to-date American Honda total vehicle sales of 472,968 rose 7.6 percent over the same period last year. Record April…

Audi of America Announces April 2006 Sales AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 2, 2006 -- After a successful first quarter, Audi of America, Inc. continues its sales gains with a 2.9% increase for April 2006. Marking the second best April sales month in its history and the best since 2000, Audi sold a total of 7,412 vehicles. Vehicle sales in April 2005 totaled 7,202. Leading the sales gain for the month was the A4 with a total of 3,623, a 25.0% increase over last year. The A3 continues its strong momentum in the market with total sales of 746. "Our core model lines -- A3, A4, and A6 -- continue to drive sales upwards," said Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President of Audi of A…

Hyundai Reports 2006 Record April Sales FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 2, 2006 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced April sales of 41,025, a new record for the month. Hyundai's sedans continued to lead the charge. Azera sales were up 82 percent over XG350/Azera sales in April 2005, and Sonata sales grew by 46 percent over last year. "We are very encouraged by the strength of our sedans, with Sonata and Azera showing excellent growth over last year," said Mark Barnes, vice president, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. "The combination of value and safety continues to resonate with consumers." All Hyundai cars and sport utility vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered…

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports April 2006 Sales Best Ever MONTVALE, N.J., May 2, 2006 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest April on record with sales of 21,270 new vehicles, an increase of 13.1 percent over last April, bringing year-to-date sales to 72,512 new vehicles, a 15.9 percent increase compared to year-to-date 2005. Passenger car sales of 16,466 units showed an increase of 6.8 percent over April 2005. The strongest increase for the month (and for the year-to-date) was the flagship 2007 S-Class with sales of 3,033 units, an increase of 108.2 percent over last April. Another new model, the 2007 SL550, which arrived at dealerships in mid-April, booste…

Volkswagen April 2006 Sales 2 May 2006 New models comprise more than half of sales AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported April sales of 20,528, an 11.2 percent increase over prior year sales. The Jetta continues to be the volume car for Volkswagen, selling 9,929 units, up 32.4 percent as compared to last year’s sales of 7,498. With an increase of 52.9 percent, the Passat sedan posted sales of 3,466. Year-to-date sales are 73,824, an increase of 20.4 percent over prior year sales of 61,336. Below is a breakdown of the model line for the Volkswagen brand for April, 2006. VW-US Snapshot ---------- YEAR-TO-DATE ---------- Link: http://…

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Subaru Reports April 2006 Sales -- Subaru Impreza sales up 8% -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 2 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported April sales totaling 16,073 units. Strong sales of the Subaru Impreza led the month, climbing eight percent from the same period last year. The Subaru B9 Tribeca recorded a strong 1,803 units for the month of April. The Subaru Legacy model line posted a total of 6,259 units, with Subaru Outback posting 4,283 units for the month. Subaru Impreza posted 3,066 unit sales, while Subaru Forester totaled 4,512 units for the month. Subaru Baja recorded 433 units in April. For a complete sales chart and additional information about Subaru of Amer…

Nissan North America Announces April 2006 Sales GARDENA, Calif.(not for long! VS)--May 2, 2006--Nissan North America, Inc.'s (NNA's) Nissan Division posted an increase in sales of 0.1 percent over last year, with the Murano celebrating best-ever April sales. The Frontier and Sentra also posted robust sales increases versus one year ago. While the Infiniti Division posted a 14.2 percent decrease in sales, the Infiniti M saw record April sales. NNA reported 86,720 total sales in April, a 1.7 percent decrease over last year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- April sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 77,102 units increased 0.1 percent on a daily sales rate basis when compared to last …

Chrysler Group Reports April 2006 U.S. Sales Decline 4 Percent Strong April Sales of All-New Dodge Caliber Push Past 11,000 units; Days Supply Drops to 12 Days Chrysler Group Car Sales Increase 37 Percent on Sales Success of Dodge Caliber and Chrysler 300 Chrysler 300 Sales Surpass 300,000 Units Since April 2004 Introduction; Fastest Chrysler Group Vehicle to Reach that Milestone Auburn Hills, Mich., May 2, 2006- Against an exceptionally robust prior year comparison and in-line with overall industry performance, Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales for April 2006 of 190,095 units, a decrease of 4 percent (8 percent decrease unadjusted) over April 2005 sales of 206,546 un…

Suzuki April 2006 Sales up 32 Percent BREA, Calif.--May 2, 2006--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) today announced sales of 10,669 units in April - an increase of 32 percent over April 2005 and the best April sales in company history. April is the second consecutive month in which Suzuki reported sales above 10,000 units. Year-to-date sales, which total 37,308 are up 38 percent. Suzuki's monthly and quarterly records continue its recent sales momentum which included record sales of 82,101 in 2005 - the best sales year in American Suzuki's 21-year history. ASMC's growth was led by the sales of its Grand Vitara, which sold 2,741 units, an impressive 493 percent increase…

BMW Group Reports Strong Increase in April 2006 Sales BMW Brand Sales Jump 16 Percent Year-To-Date WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 2 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) crossed the 100,000-vehicle sales threshold in April, reporting year-to-date sales of 101,151 vehicles, an 11 percent increase over the 90,918 vehicles sold in the same period of 2005. Almost ten years ago, in December 1996, BMW's U.S. sales exceeded the 100,000-vehicle milestone for the first time after nearly a full calendar year of sales. The BMW Group also reported an increase of 13 percent in April sales, for 28,563 vehicles over the 25,382 vehicles reported in April 2005. BMW Br…

Kia Motors America Announces April Sales IRVINE, Calif.--May 2, 2006; Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced April sales of 27,807 units, a 2.4-percent increase over the same period last year. The Kia Spectra topped vehicle sales with 8,560 units sold, while the Sorento SUV and all-new Sedona minivan posted 5,674 units, and 4,479 units respectively. Kia Motors America is the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corp. in Seoul, South Korea. MONTH OF APRIL YEAR-TO-DATE Model 2006 2005 2006 2005 Rio 1,898 2,692 9,726 10,248 Spectra 8,560 …

34% overall decline from July 2005, but Fusion posted best month ever and is now selling about 1000 short of Focus levels. The Milan and Zephyr are also doing pretty well. Retail sales up 7% compared with June. Over at BON, Igor said the Hermosillo plant has reached capacity, so 14K a month will pretty much be the level the Fusion is stuck at until they start building additional units somewhere else. http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?...5&make_id=trust

FORD MOTOR COMPANY REPORTS DECEMBER AND FULL YEAR 2006 U.S. SALES; FULL YEAR CAR SALES ARE HIGHER FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?...ake_%20id=trust * Ford's December sales totaled 233,621, down 13 percent compared with a year ago. * Full year sales totaled 2.9 million, down 8 percent. * Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ lift full year car sales 5 percent – first back-to-back increase since 1993-1994. * Full year truck sales decline 14 percent. * All-new Expedition and Navigator (up 12 percent each) close 2006 with higher sales each month in the fourth quarter. * Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX cros…

General Motors of Canada June Sales (June 2006 and June 2005 have 26 selling days) Link to original press release @ GMCanada Oshawa, Ontario (Tuesday, July 04, 2006) – For June 2006, General Motors of Canada dealers delivered 45,307 vehicles, up 4.6 % over the same month last year. Passenger car sales for the month were strong, up 15% to 24,435 units, and trucks were off by 5.4% to 20,872 units. Marc Comeau, GM of Canada’s vice-president of sales, service, and marketing said “"Our June results for Canada were driven by continued sales increases for our many new models. We have maintained our strategic focus on high quality new designs and value pricing. Our traditiona…

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July 2006 Sales: Nissan North America NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 1, 2006) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reports sales of 86,408 units in July, which is a decrease of 16.2 percent from the prior year, when NNA posted its best sales month ever. While the Nissan Division saw a sales decrease of 16.0 percent over last year, the new Versa subcompact experienced strong first full month, with sales of 2,856 units. The Infiniti Division posted a sales decline of 18.1 percent versus the prior year. Nissan Announces July Sales

July 2006 Sales: American Honda Motor Co. Posting increased sales of its best-selling Accord and Civic models, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced record July results of 151,804 Honda and Acura vehicle sales, an increase of 10.2 percent over July 2005. American Honda posted July light truck sales of 67,853, up 11.0 percent for a new all-time record, while year-to-date American Honda total vehicle sales of 893,031 were up 7.5 percent on a daily selling rate basis. American Honda Sets July Sales Records