Drew Dowdell

Strong Results Led by Demand for Cayenne and 911 ATLANTA -January 2, 2012 - Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced December 2011 sales of 1,834 vehicles and year-to-date sales of 29,023 vehicles. The year-to-date sales compare to 25,320 vehicles sold last year - a 15 percent increase. "2011 represents a very positive step forward for Porsche and demonstrates the brand’s continued strength in the United States market," said Detlev von Platen, PCNA’s President and CEO. "We are confident we will build on this momentum moving forward into the new year with the launch of the 7th generation 911, a new Boxster and several other new products.” Much of Porsche's 2011 sales success can be attributed to the continuing momentum of the Cayenne SUV. Sales of the Cayenne in the U.S. were 12,978 in 2011 compared to 8,343 in 2010 - a 56 percent increase. Another highlight for Porsche last year was the continued success of the 911. With the all-new 911 Carrera and Carrera S due to go on sale in the United States February 4, 2012, sales of current models continue to be strong. Annual sales in 2011 were 6,016 compared to 5,735 in 2010, an increase of 5 percent. Also in December, sales of Porsche's Approved Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles rose to 538 versus 533 during the same period in 2010. CPO total sales in 2011 were 8,323 compared to 7,298 in 2010. Porsche USA December 2011 Sales Chart View full article

Audi sets all-time U.S. sales record in 2011; brand expects momentum to continue into 2012 • December 2011 sales set all-time record with 12,655 vehicles sold, a 20% gain across the model line up • 2011 marks the best year in Audi of America history, with 12 straight months of record-setting sales and 117,561 vehicles sold YTD • Record-shattering 2011 sales propelled by demand for C- and D-segment vehicles, representing 34% of the sales mix, and strong TDI® clean diesel sales Audi today announced record U.S. sales of 117,561 vehicles sold in 2011, eclipsing the prior record of 101,629 vehicles sold in 2010. Marking the best year Audi has ever enjoyed in the U.S. market, year-end sales increased 15.7% over 2010. December 2011 also set a new all-time monthly record, with 12,655 vehicles sold, a 20% increase over the same period last year. “Another record year of sales reinforces the Audi position in the U.S. market, as consumers increasingly choose Audi over other luxury competitors,” said Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen. “In 2012, Audi will continue to capture a significant share of the premium luxury market with exceptionally engineered vehicles.” December results were buoyed by strong performance in the C and D segments, with record December sales for the technologically advanced Audi A6, the design-forward Audi A7 and the flagship A8 sedan. A6 sales of 1,855 increased 124% over 2010, while sales of the A8 luxury sedan increased 35% to 678 vehicles sold. Sales of the all-new Audi A7 four-door coupe remained solid, with 887 vehicles sold in December. Highlights: • Best December ever, and best month ever, with 12,655 vehicles sold, a 20% increase over December 2010; December also marked the first month with over 12,000 vehicles sold in Audi of America history • Record sales every month of 2011 for a total of 117,561 vehicles sold YTD, a 15.7% increase over last year • A8 sales grew 275% YTD to 5,700 units sold in 2011 • A6 and A7 December sales marked the best month for both models in 2011 • C- and D-segment sales surged: 34% mix in December 2011 vs. 22% in December 2010 • The Audi TT continues its success, due mainly to strong sales of TT RS, with a 238% increase in December to 216 vehicles sold • Demand for key models is exceptionally strong: days’ supply for Q5 and Q7 in single digits nationally • TDI® mix remains very strong: 55% of total A3 sales YTD and 41% of total Q7 sales YTD were TDI clean diesel models • December was a record month for Audi Certified pre-owned, surpassing the record in December 2007 of 2,889 sales, with 3,406 units sold; YTD sales set a new all-time annual record with a total of 37,259 units sold in 2011 Audi N.A. December 2011 Sales Chart View full article

Chrysler Group LLC Reports December 2011 U.S. Sales Increased 37 Percent; Full-Year Sales Up 26 Percent Retail sales increase 45 percent; best monthly retail sales in four years Best total sales since May 2008 Chrysler Group U.S. sales increase 26 percent in 2011, the largest percentage sales gain of any full-line manufacturer Chrysler Group U.S. market share grows 1.3 percentage points in 2011; largest share gain of any automaker December marks the 21st-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Seventh-consecutive month of sales gains of at least 20 percent Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, and Ram Truck brands each post sales increases in December versus same month a year ago FIAT brand sales up 44 percent compared with sales in the previous month Jeep brand posts its best sales month since December 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee logs its best sales month in six years Jeep Wrangler sets new sales record for month of December; seventh-consecutive monthly sales record this year Jeep Compass posts 11-fold sales increase compared with the same month a year ago Chrysler brand sales up 83 percent; highest percentage sales increase of all Chrysler Group brands Best Chrysler brand sales since August 2008 Sixth-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains for Chrysler brand New Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan sales up 661 percent compared with sales of its predecessor a year ago Chrysler 300 posts best sales month of the year; best December sales since 2007 Dodge brand sales increase 28 percent; best December since 2007 Seventh-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains for Dodge brand New Dodge Charger sales increase 227 percent compared with same month a year ago Ram pickup truck sales up 12 percent in December; best monthly sales since March 2008 Ram 2500 Power Wagon named ‘2012 Pickup Truck of the Year’ by Four Wheeler magazine 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series introduced as the most luxurious and fuel-efficient Chrysler flagship sedan ever Dodge brand provides sneak peek of 2013 Dodge Dart, its all-new, state-of-the-art, four-door sedan in the compact car segment New 2012 Fiat 500 earns Men’s Journal magazine’s coveted ‘Gear of the Year’ award New 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon named ‘Four Wheeler of the Year’ by Four Wheeler magazine Auburn Hills, Mich. , Jan 4, 2012 - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 138,019, a 37 percent increase compared with sales in December 2010 (100,702 units), the group’s best monthly sales since May 2008. For the year, Chrysler Group sales totaled 1.37 million units, up 26 percent versus sales in 2010, the largest percentage sales gain of any full-line manufacturer. The Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, and Ram Truck brands each posted solid sales gains during 2011 compared with sales in 2010. December marked Chrysler Group’s 21st-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains and seventh-consecutive month of sales increases of at least 20 percent. The group’s 37 percent December increase was driven in part by strong sales of the Chrysler 300 flagship sedan, Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan, Dodge Charger and Avenger sport sedans, Ram pickup truck, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, and Compass. “Chrysler Group finished a year of growth on a strong note with our December retail sales soaring 45 percent to our highest dealer retail sales in four years,” said Reid Bigland, President and CEO – Dodge Brand and Head of US Sales. “Looking back, we were the fastest-growing automaker in the country, increasing our market share 1.3 percentage points during 2011.” The Chrysler brand’s 83 percent increase, driven by surging sales of the Chrysler 300 and Chrysler 200 sedans, was the largest percentage sales gain of all the Chrysler Group brands and represents its best monthly sales since August 2008. The Jeep, Dodge, and Ram Truck brands each logged double-digit percentage sales gains in December, while the FIAT brand posted a 44 percent increase compared with the previous month of November. Chrysler Group finished the month with a 64-day supply of inventory (326,087 units). U.S. industry sales figures for December are projected at an estimated 14 million SAAR. December 2011 U.S. Sales Highlights by Brand Chrysler Brand The Chrysler brand’s 83 percent sales increase in December represented the largest percentage increase of any Chrysler Group brand and its best monthly sales since August 2008. Brand sales were driven by the strong showing of its two sedans, the new 2012 Chrysler 300 full-size sedan and the mid-size 2012 Chrysler 200. Sales of the 200 were up a robust 661 percent in December, compared with sales of its predecessor the same month a year ago, while the 300 turned in a 242 percent sales gain. The brand in December introduced the all-new 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series, designed to be the most luxurious and fuel-efficient Chrysler flagship sedan ever. Arriving in the first quarter of 2012, the 300 Luxury Series combines ultra-premium leather – once limited to some of the most exotic Italian luxury cars – with world-class refinement and handling, state-of-the-art safety and connectivity features, and an eight-speed automatic transmission with the Pentastar® V-6 engine for 31 best-in-class highway miles per gallon. Jeep® Brand Jeep brand sales were up 41 percent in December, the brand’s best monthly sales performance since December 2007 and its 20th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The 2012 Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, and Compass significantly contributed to the brand’s 41 percent increase. The Compass’ 1,035 percent sales gain in December was the largest of any Chrysler Group model in December. Wrangler, the most capable and recognized vehicle in the world, set a new sales record for the month of December; the model’s seventh-consecutive monthly sales record this year. Grand Cherokee sales were up 36 percent in December, its best sales month since December 2005. The new 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon – the most capable production vehicle on the planet – was named “Four Wheeler of the Year” by Four Wheeler magazine in December. The award is given annually by the editors of the opinion-leading off-road enthusiast magazine. Dodge Brand The Dodge brand posted a 28 percent sales increase in December compared with the same month in 2010. It was the brand’s seventh-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The 2012 Dodge Charger, America’s first domestic sport sedan to feature an eight-speed automatic transmission – delivering a best-in-class 31 mpg highway – led the brand with a 227 percent sales increase in December. It was the Charger’s best December sales since 2007. The 2012 Dodge Avenger, America’s most affordable and most powerful mid-size sedan, and the 2012 Dodge Journey, the most affordable mid-size crossover in America, each posted double-digit percentage sales increases in December compared with the same month a year ago. The 2012 Dodge Durango, with its best-in-class capability, style, spaciousness, interior craftsmanship and driving dynamics, also contributed to the Dodge brand’s sales gain in December. Sales of the Durango full-size SUV were up 22 percent versus the previous month of November. In December, the Dodge brand offered a sneak peek of the 2013 Dodge Dart, its all-new, state-of-the-art, four-door sedan that will compete in the compact car segment. The Dart is scheduled to be introduced Jan. 9 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Ram Truck Brand The Ram Truck brand posted a 10 percent sales increase in December compared with the same month in 2010, its best monthly sales since August 2008. Ram pickup truck sales increased 12 percent in December, the model’s best sales month since March 2008. Both Light Duty and Heavy Duty trucks contributed to the increase. Despite the fluctuating gasoline prices during 2011, the Ram pickup truck logged a solid 23 percent sales increase for the year. The editors of Four Wheeler magazine last month named the Ram 2500 Power Wagon “2012 Pickup Truck of the Year.” The Power Wagon beat the competition in a series of in-depth on- and off-road tests. Four Wheeler called out the Power Wagon’s versatility saying it was nearly unstoppable off-road yet still civilized enough to be driven daily. December 2011 U.S. Sales Highlights Chrysler brand sales (23,974 units) increased 83 percent in December versus the same month a year ago (13,132 units) Sales of the Chrysler 200 (9,213 units) were up 661 percent compared with sales of the model’s previous generation (1,211 units) in December a year ago Chrysler 300 sales (5,142 units) increased 242 percent versus the same month in 2010 (1,503 units) Jeep brand sales (43,577 units) increased 41 percent compared with the same month last year (30,910 units) Jeep Wrangler sales (11,415 units) were up 39 percent versus December 2010 (8,227 units) Jeep Liberty sales (6,161 units) increased 23 percent compared with December sales a year ago (5,009 units) Sales of the Jeep Compass (4,255 units) were up 1,035 percent versus the same month in 2010 (375 units) Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee (17,346 units) increased 36 percent versus December a year ago (12,753 units) Dodge brand sales (41,548 units) were up 28 percent in December compared with the same month last year (32,390 units) Dodge Avenger sales (6,216 units) increased 77 percent versus December 2010 (3,510 units) Dodge Charger sales (7,211 units) were up 227 percent compared with the same month last year (2,205 units) Dodge Journey sales (4,710 units) were up 23 percent compared with the same month a year ago (3,830 units) Dodge Durango sales (4,806 units) were up 22 percent versus the previous month of November (3,947 units) Ram Truck brand sales (26,595 units) increased 10 percent versus December 2010 (24,270 units) Ram pickup truck sales (26,013 units) were up 12 percent compared with December 2010 (23,241 units) FIAT brand sales (2,325 units) were up 44 percent compared with the previous month of November (1,618 units) Chrysler Group truck sales (103,175 units) improved 19 percent compared with December 2010 (86,359 units) Chrysler Group car sales (34,844 units) were up 143 percent versus December last year (14,343 units) Chrysler December 2011 Sales Chart View full article

Remember guys, we aren't the target market for this vehicle. I still have a feeling that this will sell far better than anyone here expects.

Someone should photochop an International looking grill onto it.

We have a new section being built as we fill in the sales figures for December. Going forward, you'll be able to use this new section to research past sales data. You can access the sales page by clicking on Industry Sales Data to the left or by going to www.CheersandGears.com/sales Sorted in order of total sales for the year. General Motors - 234,351/2,503,820 Up 5% for the month; Up 14% for the year Ford Motor Company -210,140 / 2,148,806 Up 10% for the month; Up 11% for the year Toyota Motor Company - 178,131 / 1,644,661 Flat for the month; Down 7.0% for the year Chrysler Group LLC - 138,019 / 1,369,114 Up 37% for the month; Up 26% for the year Honda America - 105,230 / 1,147,285 Down 18.1% for the month; Down 7.1% for the year Nissan North America - 100,927 / 1,042,534 Up 7.7% for the month; Up 14.7% for the year Hyundai Motor America - 50,765 / 645,691 Up 13% for the month; Up 20% for the year Kia Motors NA - 43,390 / 485,492 Up 42% for the month; Up 36.3% for the year Volkswagen Group of America - 32,502 / 324,402 Up 36.2% for the month; Up 26.3 for the year BMW Group - 32,545 / 305,418 Up 17.9% for the month; Up 14.9% for the year Subaru of America - 33,701 / 266,989 Up 26.25% for the month; Up 1.2% for the year Mercedes-Benz USA - 28,006 / 264,460 Up 30.4% for the month; Up 17.5% for the year Mazda NA - 22,353 / 250,426 Up 4.1% for the month; Up 91% for the year Audi of America - 12,655 / 117,561 Up 20% for the month; Up 15.7% for the year Mitsubishi Motors NA - 5,032 / 79,020 Up 3.2% for the month; Up 41.9% for the year Jaguar/Land Rover - 5,880 / 50,375 Up 20% for the month; Up 11% for the year Porsche Cars North America - 1,834 / 29,023 Down 71% for the month; Up 15% for the year American Suzuki - 2,566 / 26,619 Down 3% for the month; Up 11% for the year Saab - View full article

GM’s U.S. Sales Increase 5 Percent in December Full-year sales increase 14 percent; market share grows DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported total U.S. sales of 234,351 vehicles in December, up 5 percent compared with December 2010. Sales for the calendar year were up 14 percent year over year to more than 2.5 million units and the company gained market share. “GM’s balanced portfolio of fuel-efficient cars, trucks and crossovers helped us make the most of the U.S. economy’s slow but steady recovery in 2011,” said Don Johnson, vice president, U.S. Sales Operations. “Importantly, we were able to grow all four of our brands and reestablish Chevrolet as a force to be reckoned with in the passenger car business. This gives us a very solid foundation to compete in a market that we expect to keep growing.” In December, retail deliveries were up 2 percent compared with a very strong December 2010, and accounted for 81 percent of GM sales. Deliveries to fleets were up 17 percent. GM’s total passenger car sales for the month increased 12 percent. Crossover sales decreased 14 percent. Sales of trucks, which include full-size pickups, vans and SUVs increased 13 percent. Highlights for the month include a 42 percent year-over-year increase in Chevrolet Sonic sales (compared with the Aveo), a 54 percent increase in Chevrolet Cruze sales, a 20 percent increase for the Chevrolet Camaro and a 13 percent increase for the Chevrolet Malibu. The Chevrolet Volt sold more than 1,500 units, making December its best month ever. Other highlights include double-digit sales increases for the Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Avalanche, Colorado, Silverado, Tahoe and Suburban, and the GMC Yukon XL. In addition, Chevrolet Equinox had its best sales month of the year in December. GM ended December with about 580,000 units in dealer stock, including approximately 180,000 full-size pickup trucks, as planned. GM expects full-year 2012 light vehicle sales to be in a range of 13.5 million to 14.0 million units. In previous years, GM’s forecasts were based on total vehicle sales, which included medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, or about 300,000 additional units. “Over the course of the fourth quarter of 2011, clear signs emerged that U.S. consumers are more confident and that other underpinnings of our economy are either stable or slowly improving,” Johnson said. “When we add improving economic fundamentals to pent-up demand and an aging vehicle fleet, it’s now clear that auto sales should continue to grow in 2012, barring a shock to the system.” General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) and its partners produce vehicles in 30 countries, and the company has leadership positions in the world's largest and fastest-growing automotive markets. GM’s brands include Chevrolet and Cadillac, as well as Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Isuzu, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services, can be found at http://www.gm.com. General Motors December 2011 Sales Chart View full article

2011 Ford Brand Sales up 17 Percent for the Year in U.S.; Fuel-Efficient Cars, Utilities, Trucks Drive Sales Gains U.S. sales of the Ford brand totaled 2,062,915 vehicles in 2011, sealing its first three-point market share gain over three consecutive years since 1970 Ford brand small car sales were up 25 percent in 2011, with 244,291 vehicles sold, while utilities increased 31 percent with 579,626 sales. Ford sold 584,917 F-Series pickups in 2011, making it the best-selling truck for 35 consecutive years and the best-selling vehicle for 30 years Ford posts best December retail sales month since 2005; total company sales in December were up 10 percent Ford announces 2012 outlook for industry sales and economic growth DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 4, 2012 – Ford brand 2011 U.S. sales increased 17 percent, totaling 2,062,915 vehicles, sealing the brand’s first three-point market share gain over three consecutive years since 1970. Total Ford Motor Company sales for the year increased to 2,148,806 vehicles, up 11 percent for the year. “The year finished on a high note, with industry sales momentum strengthening as the year came to a close,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “We saw Ford sales strengthen as well, posting our best December retail sales month since 2005 and closing the year as America’s best-selling brand.” Small car, utilities and truck sales drove Ford’s marketplace performance in 2011. Small car sales were up 25 percent in 2011 with 244,291 cars sold. Ford Fusion had a record year with 248,067 vehicles sold. Ford brand utility sales totaled 579,626 vehicles in 2011, up 31 percent, making it the best-selling utility brand in America. Sales were paced by the Explorer, up 124 percent, with 135,704 sold, and record Escape sales of 254,293, up 33 percent for the year, including an all-time monthly sales record in December of 25,574 vehicles. In December, Ford brand sales were 201,737, up 16 percent from a year earlier. Ford sold 68,278 F-Series pickups in December, representing its best December sales results since 2006. For the year, F-Series sales totaled 584,917 trucks, making it the only vehicle to break the 500,000 vehicle sales mark last year. For 2012, Ford expects the global economy to expand in the 3 percent range, extending the global economic recovery to a third consecutive year. Global industry sales are projected to be in the range of 75 million to 85 million. In the U.S., Ford expects the economy to expand 2 to 3 percent in 2012 and industry sales to be in the range of 13.5 million to 14.5 million. Economies in Europe are tracking at different speeds. Ford expects industry sales in the European 19 markets to be in the range of 14.0 million to 15.0 million units in 2012. December 2011 Ford Sales Chart View full article

Jeers for doing this to a car with the 3.1. It would have been a Cheers had it been the 3.4 DOHC. it's also oddly equipped. Base interior and engine, yet has the heads up display and car computer. Those were typically only for SL models.

Buick must have hit a nerve.

Lincoln is going to have to really make some major changes if this is going to equal even just the high end Regal and Lacrosse line.

We already have one for GMC. I just need the ones from the list in the first post. Yes, however it can use some updating since it references a two-year old vehicle introduction: Conceded. I've updated it to your suggestion Using the Volt tagline on the Tesla?

We have two actually....

Check out the original article to view another block. Buick Encore Teased Again

I think everyone knows my opinion on this one. I'd drive any E-body of any year between '79 - '85. I'd even grit my teeth and drive something 4100 powered until it blew up and I could replace it with something more reliable... like an Olds 350 diesel.

I think we should put a new one in for Buick, what we have there is rather dull.

We already have one for GMC. I just need the ones from the list in the first post.

I like that one. Going in for Dodge! More?