2008 Sales Archive

Audi of America Reports July Sales Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release - Audi expects to increase market share despite a decrease in month-to-month sales - CPO sales are up again - Audi A3, A6, A8 sales up HERNDON, Va., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc. announced today auto sales for the month of July totaling 6,804, a decrease of 4.5% from last year's figures, yet the brand expects to gain market share based on better overall performance versus the luxury segment average. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales continued to grow with another record-setting month; compared with last year's July figures, CPO sales ros…

Mitsubishi Motors Reports July Sales Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release CYPRESS, Calif., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors today announced total July 2008 sales of 9,644. -- Galant sales were 2,286, up 30.6 percent compared to July 2007. Calendar year-to-date Galant sales are 3.4 percent ahead of January-July 2007. -- Last month was the best July for Galant sales in three years. -- Eclipse coupe sales were 1,910, up 35.6 percent compared to July 2007. -- Endeavor mid-size SUV sales were 764, up 22.6 percent compared to July 2007. -- Lancer Evolution sales were 357, up 141.2 percent compare…

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Hyundai Motor America Reports July Sales Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 40,703 for the month of July, a 6.5 percent decrease over the same period last year. "Although Accent and Elantra sales continued their upward trend with increases of 96 percent and 31 percent respectively over the same period last year, we experienced an overall slow down for the month of July," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "We are encouraged going forward, however, due to the fact we have recently opened a new four-c…

Subaru July 2008 Sales Up Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported July sales of 16,271 total units -- a 5% increase over the same month in 2007. The company posted total Year-to-Date sales of 110,366 units, a 5% gain over YTD July 2007 (105,592 units). The Subaru Impreza posted its best July on record, and for the third straight month the 2009 Subaru Forester continued its strong sales launch, up an impressive 51 percent over the same period last year. "Subaru is positioned well for the current automotive climate," said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales …

Kia Motors America Announces Record July Sales Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best July ever with record sales of 28,021 units, an increase of 5.0 percent over the same period last year, and year-to-date sales of 185,640 units, an increase of 2.5 percent over the same period last year. Sportage had its best month of the year with 4,035 units, a 6.2 percent increase over the same period last year, while Spectra had strong sales of 5,910 units. Rio and Optima both had increases of 22.1 percent and 49.1 percent respectively over the same period last year…

Mazda Reports July 2008 Sales, Small Cars Lead the Way Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release MAZDA3 Continues Its Hot Streak, Reports Best July Ever IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported July 2008 sales of 22,418 vehicles, a 13.3 percent decrease over last year. Year-to-date, Mazda reports 175,559 vehicles sold, down a slight 1.7 percent. "As fuel prices continue to rise and consumer confidence continues to slip, new-car buyers are honing their choices, deciding on the smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles that a company like Mazda has always made," said Jim O'Sullivan, Pres…

FORD MOTOR COMPANY JULY 2008 U.S. SALES August 1, 2008 media.Ford.com Link to Press Release FORD FOCUS CONTINUES TO SURPRISE, OUTPACE SEGMENT - Ford Focus sales were up 16 percent in July and 26 percent year-to-date. - Total car sales up 8 percent. - Consistent with industry trends, crossover sales in July were down 8 percent, sport utilities were down 54 percent, and trucks and vans were down 18 percent. - Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 156,406 in July, down 13 percent. DEARBORN, Mich., August 1, 2008 – Ford’s redesigned Focus continues to surprise auto industry watchers and customers alike with strong sales, revenue growth, fuel econom…

Link to charts SALES YTD SALES Nov Nov 2008 2007 % Chg 2008 2007 % Chg Ferrari 137 133 3.0 1,479 1,511 -2.1 Maserati 158 305 -48.2 2,245 2,204 1.9 Bentley 207 340 -39.1 2,540 3,678 -30.9 Rolls Royce 39 37 5.4 378 293 29.0 Maybach 9 14 -35.7 113 154 -26.6

How about Ford?I can't find their May sales!!

http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=28526 No way to sugarcoat this...June was a horrible month for Ford. The only vehicles that saw increases were the Fusion, Milan, C70, and V70. FORD MOTOR COMPANY JUNE 2008 U.S. SALES --------------------------------------- June % Year-To-Date % ---- ------------ 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change ---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------ Sales By Brand Ford 145,715 204,303 -28.7 97…

FOR RELEASE: 2008-02-01 GM Reports 252,565 Deliveries in January, Up 2.1 Percent Strong Retail Increase of 11.2 Percent Offsets Planned Fleet Reduction Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and Saturn Total Sales Up Malibu Total Sales Up 58 Percent; CTS Up 95 Percent; Lacrosse Up 70 Percent; G6 Up 16 Percent Small/Compact Car Total Sales Up 17 Percent Driven By Aveo, Cobalt and G5 Enclave, Acadia and OUTLOOK Drive Mid-Utility Crossover Segment Up 134 Percent DETROIT - GM dealers in the United States delivered 252,565 vehicles in January, an increase of 2.1 percent compared with the same month last year. The company continued its efforts to focus on improved …

GM June sale 265,937 June sales Down 8% adjusted for selling days Down 18% Unadjusted

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SOURCE If someone can come behind me with the sales breakdown sometime in the future, I'd appreciate it. Source TOYOTA RETAIL SALES (INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII) Jan-08 ----- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE -- DSR % DSR % 2008 2007 CHG 2008 2007 CHG YARIS 7,666 5,870 30.6 7,666 5,870 30.6 COROLLA 20,736 25,519 -18.7 20,736 25,519 -18.7 CAMRY 31,601 31,461 0.4 31,601 31,461 0.4 AVALON 4,155 6,529 -36…

American Honda Reports Record Sales in June Fuel-efficient Fit sets all-time record; Civic and Acura TSX set June records Press Release 07/01/2008 - TORRANCE, Calif. - American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced total June sales of 142,539, up 13.8 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis(1), setting a new record for the month. Reflecting a shifting automotive marketplace, total car sales set a new June record for the first time since 1990 at 97,639, up 34.2 percent versus last year. Year-to-date American Honda sales are up 4.8 percent to 798,358. "Staying true to our core values is allowing Honda to weather the storm of rising gas prices and help consumers find …

All things considered, not a horribly bad month. Ford increased market share for the third consecutive month. The F-series didn't do too bad either. Ford Media Sales Breakdown F-SERIES DRIVES FORD TO HIGHER MARKET SHARE FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE MONTH *Ford, Lincoln and Mercury market share climbs again in December, marking third consecutive month of higher share *Market share increases driven by F-Series truck; new F-150 piles up more sales and accolades *Ford Flex caps 2008 with best sales month so far *Ford Focus posts best sales year since 2004 *Ford Fusion ushers in next generation with near record sales in 2008 *Lincoln outperforms its luxury competi…

Mitsubishi Motors Reports December Sales Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors today announced December 2008 sales of 4,570. Highlights include: Galant was the volume leader in December, at 1,214, up 20 percent for the month compared to December 2007. Galant sales finished the year up 1.7 percent compared to calendar year 2007. Eclipse Spyder convertible sales were up 31 percent in December, compared to the same month a year ago. Lancer Evolution sales finished 2008 with a 50.9% increase for the year. Overall Mitsubishi December sales were down 22.6 percent compared to December 2007. Mitsubishi …

Chrysler LLC Reports December 2008 U.S. Sales Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release - All Jeep® brand vehicles achieved sales growth over November 2008 - Chrysler Town and Country sales increased nine percent and Dodge Grand Caravan sales grew 14 percent compared to November 2008 - Dodge Ram light duty pickup sales rose ten percent versus November 2008 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler LLC today reported total December 2008 U.S. sales of 89,813 units, up five percent versus November 2008 (85,260 units), and down 53 percent from the same month in 2007. For the year, Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge U.S. sales decreased 30 percent (1,453,122 unit…

Toyota Reports June, Second-Quarter and First-Half Sales July 1 PRNewswire Link to Press Release TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported half-year sales of 1,240,086 vehicles. For the month of June, TMS recorded sales of 193,234 units, a decrease of 11.5 percent from last June, on a daily selling rate basis. The Toyota Division posted June sales of 172,981, down 10.3 percent from last June. The Lexus Division reported June sales of 20,253 units, a decrease of 21.1 percent from the year-ago month. Toyota Division Toyota Division passenger cars recorded June sales of 119,024 units, up …

Really good showing by GME in June, knocking the Focus off the top spot, and the Mondeo out of the top 10: 1. Vauxhall Corsa (Spain) 10,238 2. Vauxhall Astra (UK, Belgium) 9,952 3. Ford Fiesta (Spain) 8,959 4. Ford Focus (Germany) 8,939 5. BMW 3-series (Germany, South Africa) 6,535 6. Volkswagen Golf (Germany, South Africa) 5,703 7. Mini One/Cooper (UK) 5,290 8. Vauxhall Zafira (Germany) 5,059 9. Peugeot 207 (France) 4,783 10. Vauxhall Vectra (Germany) 4,338 Source: SMMT

Subaru of America Announces Year-On-Year Sales Increase for 2008 Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release - Record Sales for Impreza, Legacy and Forester lines - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America today announced a 0.3% sales increase for full-year 2008 sales over 2007. Driven by record results for its Impreza, Legacy and Forester model lines, Subaru was the only full-line brand with positive sales through November 2008. (Full-year results for other makers are not known at time of posting). The year-over-year sales increase adds to the good news the company enjoyed in 2008: the Subaru Forester was named 2009 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of …

Mitsubishi Motors Reports June Sales July 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release CYPRESS, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors today announced total June 2008 sales of 7,494. -- The fuel-efficient Lancer continues to lead the way for Mitsubishi in the U.S. with 2,688 sales, making June the second best month of the year for Lancer. May 2008 was Lancer's best month with 3,318 sales. -- Lancer Evolution sales were 315, up 52.2% for the month compared to June 2007. -- Galant sales through the first six months of the year remain ahead of 2007, with 13,058 sales in 2008, compared to 13,008 last year. Mitsubishi Motors North America, …

Kia Motors America Announces December Sales Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release Rio, Optima, and Rondo Sales Each Up More Than 9 Percent for 2008 IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced December sales of 14,644 units with 2008 sales of 273,397 units. Passenger cars have led the way in 2008, with Rio, Optima and Rondo all posting more than 9-percent increases for the year. December sales were led by Sorento posting an 88.7-percent increase over the same period last year. 2009 Product Line Kia Motors America offers a dynamic and diverse product line of 11 vehicles to meet the needs of all lifestyles. The 2009 vehicle…

Chrysler LLC Reports June 2008 Sales Let's Refuel America $2.99 Gas Guarantee Plus Cash Extended Through July 31 July 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release - Let's Refuel America extended through July 31; continues to help drive showroom traffic, sales of most fuel-efficient vehicles - New Dodge Journey becoming a hit in the crossover market - Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivan sales increase in June - New fuel-efficient vehicles see increased year-to-date sales AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler LLC today reported total June 2008 U.S. sales of 117,4…

BMW Group U.S. Division Reports December Sales Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release In December, BMW Group sales in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) down by 35.9 percent. Company continued to gain market share in 2008. WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported December sales of 21,626 vehicles, a decrease of 35.9 percent over the 33,761 vehicles sold in December 2007. The BMW Group also reported a 2008 sales volume of 303,190 vehicles, down 9.7 percent, compared to 335,840 vehicles in 2007. Commenting on the 2008 result, Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC said: "Low consumer …

BMW Group USA Reports June Sales July 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release BMW Group US sales (BMW and MINI combined) down 11 percent in June. MINI sales continue to thrive WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) today reported June vehicle sales of 26,155, a decline of 11 percent from the 29,394 vehicles sold in the same month of 2007. For the first six months of 2008, BMW Group sales are down 3.9 percent to 157,913 vehicles versus the 164,338 sold in the first half of 2007. BMW Brand Sales BMW brand sales declined 17 percent, to 20,944 vehicles compared…

Nissan North America Announces December Sales Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release FRANKLIN, Tenn., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales for December of 62,102 units versus 89,555 units a year ago, a decrease of 30.7 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles decreased 30.0 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 34.6 percent. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- Nissan vehicles saw sales of 53,829 units in December compared with 76,900 units sold in December 2007, a 30.0 percent decrease. -- Nissan's crossovers experienced a strong December, with sales of the Rogue up 10.0 percent from the p…

Nissan North America Announces June Sales July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Link to Press Release NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales for June of 75,847 units versus 92,213 units a year ago, a decrease of 17.7 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles decreased 18.5 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 11.9 percent. NNA in the first quarter of the fiscal year sold 252,477 units, versus 256,399 for the April-June 2007 period, a decrease of 1.5 percent. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- Nissan vehicles saw sales of 66,543 units in June compared with June 2007's 81,655 u…

Toyota Reports 2008 and December Sales Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported year-end sales of 2,217,662 vehicles, a decrease of 15.7 percent from the same period in 2007, on a daily selling rate basis. Toyota Division recorded year-end sales of 1,957,575 vehicles, down 14.9 percent from the prior year. Lexus reported sales of 260,087 units in 2008, down 21.2 percent from 2007. Scion Division reported sales of 113,904 units for the year. TMS reported December sales results of 141,949, a decrease of 36.7 percent from the same period last year. "Our New Year's res…

Audi of America Reports June Sales Expects Market Share Increase July 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release - Audi posts sales increase in June - de Nysschen expects market share increase - Audi A4 sales up HERNDON, Va., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc. announced today auto sales for the month of June totaling 8,203, an increase of 5.3% from last year's figures; the brand also expects to record an increase in market share for the month. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales continued their record- setting trend; compared with last year's June figures, CPO sales rose to 2,…

American Honda Reports 2008 Annual and December Monthly Sales Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release Civic and Fit post gains for the year TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today reported 2008 annual vehicle sales of 1,428,765, a decrease of 8.2 percent compared to 2007 results on a daily selling-rate* basis. American Honda's December sales totaled 86,085, a decrease of 34.7 percent. Honda Division's 2008 annual sales of 1,284,261 decreased 6.7 percent compared to 2007. Honda Division's December monthly sales of 75,405 represent a decrease of 34.0 percent compared to 2007. Annual total car sales of 794,421 for the Hond…

Mazda Reports June 2008 Sales July 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release MAZDA5 Sales up 29 Percent, MAZDA3 Reports Best June Ever IRVINE, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported June 2008 sales of 23,771 vehicles, a 7.7 percent decrease over last year, but an increase of 3.7 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis. There were 24 selling days in June 2008, 27 in June 2007. Despite a tough economic state in the automotive industry, Mazda's year-to-date sales are up 0.3 percent with 153,141 vehicles sold (up 0.9 percent on a DSR basis). "Small, stylish, fuel-efficient -- those are the buzz words…

Mercedes-Benz Posts Sales of 225,128 for 2008 Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Sets Record Sales MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported December sales of 18,507 vehicles, bringing the company's total 2008 volume to 225,128, an 11.2 percent decrease over the annual sales record set last year. The C-Class was the volume leader for the year with sales of 72,471 vehicles, a 13.8 percent increase over last year. The company's M-Class SUV continued to be a popular choice with buyers in 2008, with a 1.3 percent increase in sales (34,320 vs. 33,879 units). Separately, through the Mercedes-Be…

Daimler AG Reports a 13 Percent Increase July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Link to Daimler AG Press Release Link to Mercedes-Benz Press Release - Total of 22,121 Units of Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Sold in U.S. - Mercedes-Benz USA Records June Sales of 19,576 - smart USA Records 2,545 Sales in June NEW YORK, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 22,121 units in the U.S. for June 2008. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted. Mercedes-Benz US…

Mazda Reports Full 2008 Sales Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release - MAZDA5 Sales Lead For 2008 - IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported 2008 sales of 263,949 down 10.7 percent for the year. December 2008 sales were down 26.8 percent versus December 2007, with 17,965 vehicles sold, but represented the company's best sales month since August 2008. On a sales-result basis, the company's strongest-performing vehicle was the MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle. December was the vehicle's best-ever sales month since its launch, with sales of 2,884 units, up 77.4 percent from December 2007. On a 2008 year-to-date ba…

Hyundai Motor America Reports June Sales July 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release Tops 50,000 sales for the first time ever Best sales month in its history Genesis begins arriving in dealerships FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 50,033 for the month of June, a 1.3 percent increase over the same record-setting period last year and best sales month ever. "As consumers continue to shift to smaller cars, our most fuel-efficient vehicles -- Accent, Elantra and Sonata -- continue their upward trend with increases of 70 percent, 51 perc…

Hyundai Motor America Reports December and Full-Year 2008 Sales Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 401,742 for 2008, a decline of 14 percent over 2007. "While 2008 was a tough year, we are encouraged that Hyundai was once again able to outperform the general market and increase our market share in the midst of unprecedented market conditions," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "We are looking forward to 2009," added Zuchowski. "In fact, to help us build on the tenth anniversary of Hyundai's industry-leading 10-year/10…

Subaru Reports Increased June Sales July 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release The Company Reports Another Month of Increased Sales CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported June sales of 18,007 total units resulting in the company having another month of increased sales. The 2009 Subaru Forester continues its strong sales start, up 41 percent over the same period last year, while the Subaru Legacy maintains its increase in sales, up 19 percent over the same period last year. Model 2008 June % v 2007 Total Legacy 2,339 +19% Total Outba…

Volkswagen Reports June 2008 Sales July 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release Best Overall Sales Month Since August 2006 HERNDON, Va., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced June 2008 sales of 23,208 units, a 0.3 percent increase over the June 2007 sales of 23,137 vehicles. On a year-to-date basis, 2008 Volkswagen sales remain 0.6 percent ahead of 2007 sales through June. June reflects Volkswagen's best sales month since August 2006. The Passat wagon had its best sales month since January 2007 with sales up 25.9 percent over June 2007. Volkswagen's innovative coupe-convertible-sunroof Eos continues…

VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS DECEMBER 2008 SALES media.vw.Com Link to Press Release HERNDON, Va.— Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced December 2008 sales of 17,577 units, a 14.4 percent decrease over December 2007. Full year sales of 223,128 total units for 2008, was a decrease of 3.2 percent verse 2007 sales. "The auto industry in 2008 was one of the toughest we've seen in a long time,." said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "Despite these economic conditions, 2008 was still a good year for Volkswagen. We relocated our North American headquarters to Herndon, VA. bringing us closer to our customers, we announced an all-new North Am…

Kia Motors America Announces Best June and Best Quarter Ever July 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release IRVINE, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best June ever with record sales of 28,292 units, an increase of 7.6 percent over the same period last year, and year-to-date sales of 157,619 units, an increase of 2.1 percent over the same period last year. For the just completed quarter, the company reported sales of 89,405 units. Kia's June record sales were led by Spectra and Optima, with 7,131 and 6,865 units sold respectively. Small car Rio and family vacation favorite Sedona also had strong sales with 3,337 u…

Audi Increases Market Share for December and 2008 Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release - Audi's market share increases in both December and total year sales - Audi A4 named "Car of the Year" by Detroit Free Press - Audi A5 and A6 finish year strong with increases over December 2007 - Audi R8 and TT total year sales surpass 2007 HERNDON, Va., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi today announced sales for the month of December totaling 7,712 units. Despite a challenging marketplace, Audi appears to have outpaced most brands and will record market share increases for December and all of 2008. Audi's December sales were led by strong totals from both the Audi A5 an…

AMERICAN SUZUKI JUNE 2008 SALES American Suzuki Auto PR Link to Press Release 2008 Suzuki Auto Product Line Suzuki Auto’s versatile line of vehicles includes the spirited four-door SX4 Sport, bold and functional five-door SX4 Crossover, exciting XL7 midsize crossover SUV, rugged Grand Vitara compact SUV, popular Forenza sedan and Forenza Wagon, and the European-styled Reno. Every vehicle in the line provides Suzuki’s standout virtues of toughness, leading-edge style and high-end features at very competitive prices. All 2008 Suzuki automobiles are backed by America’s #1 Warranty: a 100,000-mile/seven-year, fully transferable, zero-deductible powertrain limited warra…

GM Reports 221,983 Deliveries in December; 2,980,688 Vehicles Sold in 2008 Media.GM.com Link to Press Release and Sales Breakdown December deliveries up 30 percent compared with October and up 43 percent compared with November Market share in December expected around 24 percent, up about 4 ppts compared with November, reflecting renewed APR rate support through GMAC Second half 2008 share up nearly 2 ppts compared with first half 2008 market share position anticipated to hold steady at just above 22 percent DETROIT - General Motors dealers in the United States delivered 221,983 vehicles in December, down 31 percent compared with a year ago. However, total deli…

Not too hot of a month...SUVs and trucks are tanking. http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=28166 *Ford's new Focus posted an 88 percent increase in retail sales compared with a year ago; highest April sales for Focus since 2000. *Retail sales for mid-size sedans also were higher; Ford Fusion up 31 percent, Mercury Milan up 19 percent, and Lincoln MKZ up 20 percent; Fusion and Milan set April sales records. *Total car retail sales up 21 percent. *Crossover retail sales up 11 percent led by Ford Edge (up 24 percent) and Ford Escape (up 13 percent). *Rising gas prices accelerate the industry-wide shift from trucks and SUVs to cars and crossove…

Daimler AG Reports 22,954 Unit Sales for U.S. Passenger Vehicles NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release - Mercedes-Benz USA Records April Sales of 20,271 - smart USA Records 2,683 Sales in April NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported total group sales (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 22,954 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for April 2008. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted. Mercedes-Benz USA While experiencing a marginal three percent decrease in its April sales (20,271 vs. 20,895), Mercedes-Benz US…

Volkswagen Reports April 2008 Sales Up Over Last Year HERNDON, Va., May 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release Best Eos sales month ever HERNDON, Va., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced April 2008 sales of 19,415 units, a 1.7 percent increase over the April 2007 sales of 19,086 vehicles. On a year-to-date basis, 2008 Volkswagen sales are 0.8 percent ahead of 2007 sales through April. A sign that spring is definitely in the air is Volkswagen's innovative coupe-convertible-sunroof Eos posted its best sales month ever with sales of 1,663 units, representing a 45.6 percent increase over April 2007. The Passat also re…

Hyundai Motor America Reports April Sales FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 39,280 for the month of April, a 0.4 percent increase over the same period last year. "In a pretty tough economy, we are pleased that sales were slightly up over April 2007," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "Car buyers showed strong interest in our more fuel-efficient vehicles. The Accent, Elantra and Sonata sold well reflecting concerns with the overall economy and rising fuel prices." All Hyundai vehic…

Toyota Reports April Sales TORRANCE, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release TORRANCE, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported April sales of 217,700 vehicles, a decrease of 4.5 percent from last April. "Smaller vehicles are going over big," said TMS President Jim Lentz. "With oil prices at record levels, compact cars and hybrids continue to lead the way." The Toyota Division posted April sales of 194,350, a decrease of 2.7 percent from last April. The Lexus Division reported April sales of 23,350 units, a decrease of 17.1 percent from the year-ago month. Toyota Division Toyota …

BMW Group Reports April Sales WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) US sales up 9.6 percent in April. Year-to-date sales are down 4 percent. WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) today reported April vehicle sales of 31,448, an increase of 9.6 percent from the 28,692 vehicles sold in the same month of 2007. For the first four months of 2008, BMW Group sales are still down 4.0 percent, to 99,977 vehicles versus the 104,125 sold January through April of 2007. Among other factors, April sales results were positively aff…

Mazda Reports Best April Since 1995 With 12.8 Percent Sales Increase IRVINE, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release IRVINE, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported a double-digit increase in sales for April with 23,760 units sold in the U.S., a 12.8 percent increase over last year. Year-to-date sales are up 1.3 percent with 101,391 vehicles sold. MAZDA3, fresh off being named one of the "2008 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000" by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, reported sales of 9,234 units, up 14.8 percent. Redesigned for 2008, the MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle reported its best-ever April with 2…

Subaru Reports Record April Retail Sales CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release All model lines up significantly - 22% gain in Retail sales - CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported April sales of 16,771 total units -- a record for the month of April. Retail sales were up 22% over the same month in 2007, driven by strong consumer demand. Both the Forester and Legacy model lines recorded substantial gains over the same period last year. The newly introduced 2009 model year Subaru Forester was up 49 percent while the Subaru Legacy was up 32 perc…

Chrysler LLC Reports April 2008 Sales Fuel-Efficient Compact Vehicle Sales Set New April Record /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release - The fuel-efficient Dodge Caliber, Jeep® Compass and Jeep Patriot set new compact vehicle April sales record - Chrysler Sebring Convertible sales take off as spring 'top-down' driving season begins - All-new Dodge Journey launches new ad campaign 'If you can dream it, do it' - Best-selling 'New Day' Value Package models continue to attract customers AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler LLC today reported total April 2008 s…

Mitsubishi Motors Reports April Sales CYPRESS, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release CYPRESS, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors today announced total April 2008 sales of 8,878. -- Lancer was the volume leader at 2,598. This was the best month for Lancer sales in 7 months. -- Galant sales were 1,402 for the month. Galant sales year-to-date are up 16.8% compared to the first four months of 2007. -- Eclipse Spyder sales were 803 in April, an increase of 42.4% compared to April 2007. -- Lancer Evolution sales were 364, up 14.5% for the month compared to last April. -- Consistent …

Nissan North America Announces April Sales NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 75,855 units in April, an increase of 4,731 vehicle sales compared with April 2007. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS - Nissan-brand vehicles saw sales of 66,318 units in April, compared with 61,179 during April 2007. Adjusted for a difference in the number of in selling days, this represents a 0.1 percent increase. - Versa posted its best April with sales of 6,865, up 26.4 percent on a daily sales rate basis from April 2007. …

Audi of America Reports Increased Sedan Sales in April AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release A4 and A6 sales outpace expectations AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc. announced today sales for the month of April totaling 7,730, a decrease of 4.6% from last year's record figures. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales continued their record-setting trend; compared with last year's April figures, CPO sales rose to 3,175 units, an increase of 56.4%. "Nearly 11,000 consumers chose to buy an Audi in April," said Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president, Audi of America. "Combined new…

Ford Reports September Sales Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release - Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 116,734, down 34 percent versus year ago. - Weakening economy, tight credit and cautious consumers pulled Ford and industry sales in September to lowest level this year. - Ford Flex crossover and Lincoln MKS sedan post highest retail shares in September. - Ford readies for launch of all-new F-150. DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers reported total sales of 116,734 in September, down 34 percent versu…

Toyota Reports September Sales Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September sales of 144,260 vehicles, a decrease of 29.5 percent from last September, on a daily selling rate basis. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,793,303 units, down 10.4 percent from the same period last year. The Toyota Division posted September sales of 128,215 units, down 28.9 percent from last September. The Lexus Division reported September sales of 16,045 units, a decrease of 33.4 percent from the year-ago month. Toyota Division Toyota Division p…

Nissan North America Announces September Sales Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported September 2008 sales of 59,565 units versus 94,269 units a year ago, a decrease of 36.8 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles declined 38.4 percent, while sales of Infiniti Division vehicles fell by 24.1 percent. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- Nissan vehicles saw sales of 51,786 units in September compared with September 2007's 84,019 units sold, a 38.4 percent decrease. -- The all-new Maxima sports sedan had a strong month, with sales of 4,996 units in S…

American Honda Reports September Sales Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted September vehicle sales of 96,626, a decline of 20.9 percent compared to September 2007 results. American Honda year-to-date sales of 1,180,583 represent a 1.1 percent decrease. "This September was an incredibly volatile month for Wall Street," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "Obviously, no one is immune to market shifts as dramatic as we have been seeing." Honda Division posted September sales of 86,629, a decline of 20.0 percent versus…

Hyundai Motor America Reports September Sales Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 24,765 for the month of September, a 25 percent decrease from September 2007 levels. "As consumers tighten their spending due to the uncertain economic times we are experiencing, we are certainly feeling the pinch, as I am sure every other manufacturer is," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "While we are disappointed in September sales results, we believe it is consistent with what happened in the overall industry. But…

Subaru Posts September Sales Year-to-Date Sales Up 4 Percent Marketshare at Record Levels Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today posted total Year-to-Date sales of 143,789 units, a 4 percent gain over YTD September 2007 of 138,622 units. Sales for the Subaru Forester were up 28 percent or 4,804 units for the month of September versus September 2007 sales of 3,746 units, while the Subaru Legacy Sedan posted its best September ever -- up an impressive 14 percent over the same period last year or 2,228 units from 1,954 units. "We are up 4 percent in total sa…

Kia Motors America Announces September Sales Passenger Cars Up 17.2 Percent Year to Date Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced September sales of 17,383 units with year-to-date sales of 228,088 units. Passenger cars are up 17.2 percent year to date, with Rondo, Kia's value-laden CUV, posting a 3-percent increase over the same month last year and a 38.4-percent increase year to date. Optima and Rio also posted year-to-date increases of 31.5 and 21.7 percent respectively with 40,778 and 30,329 units sold. "Considering the current economic climate we are pleased to …

BMW Group Reports September Sales Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release BMW Group US sales (BMW and MINI combined) decreased 4.8 percent year-to-date. In September sales declined 25.8 percent. WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported September sales of 18,506 vehicles, a decrease of 25.8 percent over the 24,932 vehicles sold in September 2007. The BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 236,327 vehicles, down 4.8 percent, compared to 248,273 vehicles in the same period of 2007. BMW Brand Sales Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 29.5 percent in Septe…

Chrysler LLC Reports September 2008 U.S. Sales Announces October Incentive Strategy Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- -- Chrysler LLC celebrates 25th anniversary of minivan leadership -- Sales increase for Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan -- Chrysler Sebring Convertible posts strong sales for the month -- Sales of the fuel-efficient Dodge Caliber continue at a steady pace -- All-new Dodge Journey continues as a hit in the crossover segment -- 2008 model-year Dodge Ram light-duty truck sales make way for new 2009 model -- October incentives offer best…

Mitsubishi Motors announces September Sales Galant and Lancer Evolution Lead Mitsubishi Motors September Sales Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors today announced September 2008 sales of 7,378. Galant sales were 2,605, which, based on average daily selling rate is a 1.1 percent increase, compared to September 2007. (There were 24 sales days in 2008 and 25 sales days in 2007). September 2008 Lancer Evolution sales were up 154 percent over September 2007 sales. In a badly depressed overall automotive sales market, Mitsubishi's total September 2008 sales were down 39 percent,…

VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS SEPTEMBER 2008 SALES Oct. 1 media.VW.com Link to Press Release HERNDON, Va.— Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced September 2008 sales of 17,109 units, a 9.4 percent decrease over the September 2007 sales of 18,891 vehicles. On a year-to-date basis, 2008 Volkswagen sales are 0.2 percent ahead of 2007 sales through September. “This is the toughest economy we’ve seen in a long time” said Mark Barnes, COO, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “We’re extremely pleased that we are still ahead of last years sales. With the arrival of our all-new luxurious CC and our seven passenger minivan, Routan, which are arriving in dealerships now, combined wit…

Audi Reports September Sales Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release - Audi year-over-year sales decline in challenging market - Launch of all-new A4 drives additional interest, sales - R8 sales up; A5 posts second consecutive record month - de Nysschen expects Audi to maintain strong market share HERNDON, Va., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America announced today auto sales for the month of September totaling 7,584, a decrease of 5.4% from last year's figures. Audi new vehicle sales fell 3.9% year-to-date as the company faces stronger economic headwinds. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales decreased by 10.6% compared to last year's September fi…