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    Subaru pulled further ahead of VW again this month.. with only 4 models.
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    I thought they did already
  3. Drew Dowdell
    It's always looked... unfinished to me... like some trim pieces fell off or something.
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    IRVINE, Calif. – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported January 2011 sales of 14,267, a decrease of 9.1 percent versus January of 2010, primarily due to a substantial reduction in fleet sales this month. Mazda has placed a high priority on the strength of residual values, as proven by the company’s top-three placing in ALG’s most recent study, and CX-9’s positioning as the top-placed vehicle in its category in residual value. As consumer confidence begins to return, sales of crossover SUVs are on the rise, with Mazda’s successful choices posting record sales gains for the month. CX-9 posted its best January ever with sales of 2,054 vehicles, up 35.9 percent. CX-7 recorded its best January since 2008, with sales of 2,357 vehicles, up 45.3 percent. Mazda5 recorded its best sales month since April 2010 with 1,547 vehicles sold. The all-new 2012 Mazda5, with its superior packaging and the unique functionality of its flexible seat arrangements, sliding doors, stylish design, outstanding handling, fuel efficiency and high level of safety, arrives in dealerships this month. Rounding out Mazda’s North American sales, Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported its best January ever, with sales of 2,258 vehicles representing an increase of 32 percent, while Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) sold 3,688 vehicles, down 12 percent compared to last January. <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 640pt;" width="849" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 101pt;" width="135"> <col style="width: 11pt;" width="14"> <col style="width: 65pt;" width="86"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 52pt;" width="69"> <col style="width: 13pt;" width="17"> <col style="width: 56pt;" width="74"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 50pt;" width="67"> <col style="width: 65pt;" width="86"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 65pt;" width="86"> <col style="width: 13pt;" width="17"> <col style="width: 50pt;" width="66"> <col style="width: 13pt;" width="17"> <col style="width: 50pt;" width="67"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 101pt;" width="135" height="17"> </td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 11pt;" width="14"> </td> <td colspan="7" class="xl130" style="width: 260pt;" width="345">Month-To-Date</td> <td colspan="7" class="xl131" style="width: 268pt;" width="355">Year-To-Date</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 7.5pt;" height="10"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 7.5pt;" height="10"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl77"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl84" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> </td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl84">January</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl84">January</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl84">%</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl110">% MTD</td> <td class="xl84">January</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl84">January</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl84">%</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl110">% YTD</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl84" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> </td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl80">2011</td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl102">2010</td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl80">Change</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl116">DSR</td> <td class="xl80">2011</td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl80">2010</td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl80">Change</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl116">DSR</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl103"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">Mazda2</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 479 </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl89"> - </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl69">N/A</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl69">N/A</td> <td class="xl88"> 479 </td> <td class="xl88" align="center">#</td> <td class="xl88"> - </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl69">N/A</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl69">N/A</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">Mazda3</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 5,015 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 7,368 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(31.9)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(31.9)%</td> <td class="xl88"> 5,015 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 7,368 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(31.9)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(31.9)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">Mazda5</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 1,547 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 1,627 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(4.9)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(4.9)%</td> <td class="xl88"> 1,547 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 1,627 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(4.9)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(4.9)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">Mazda6</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 2,258 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 2,884 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl88"> 2,258 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 2,884 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(21.7)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">MX-5 Miata</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 289 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 356 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(18.%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(18.%</td> <td class="xl88"> 289 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 356 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(18.%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(18.%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">RX-8</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 66 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 92 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(28.3)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(28.3)%</td> <td class="xl88"> 66 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 92 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(28.3)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(28.3)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">CX-7</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 2,357 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 1,622 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">45.3%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">45.3%</td> <td class="xl88"> 2,357 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 1,622 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">45.3%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">45.3%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">CX-9</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 2,054 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 1,511 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">35.9%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">35.9%</td> <td class="xl88"> 2,054 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 1,511 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">35.9%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">35.9%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">Tribute</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 202 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 230 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(12.2)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(12.2)%</td> <td class="xl88"> 202 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 230 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(12.2)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(12.2)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">B-Series Truck</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> - </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 4 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(100.0)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(100.0)%</td> <td class="xl88"> - </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 4 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(100.0)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(100.0)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl67" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Total Vehicles</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">CARS</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 9,654 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 12,327 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl88"> 9,654 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 12,327 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(21.7)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">TRUCKS</td> <td class="xl68"> </td> <td class="xl90"> 4,613 </td> <td class="xl90"> </td> <td class="xl90"> 3,367 </td> <td class="xl85"> </td> <td class="xl106">37.0%</td> <td class="xl85"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">37.0%</td> <td class="xl90"> 4,613 </td> <td class="xl90"> </td> <td class="xl90"> 3,367 </td> <td class="xl85"> </td> <td class="xl106">37.0%</td> <td class="xl68"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">37.0%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl91"> </td> <td class="xl91"> </td> <td class="xl91"> </td> <td class="xl86"> </td> <td class="xl107"> </td> <td class="xl86"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl91"> </td> <td class="xl91"> </td> <td class="xl91"> </td> <td class="xl86"> </td> <td class="xl107"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 15pt;" height="20">TOTAL</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl92"> 14,267 </td> <td class="xl92"> </td> <td class="xl92"> 15,694 </td> <td class="xl87"> </td> <td class="xl108">(9.1)%</td> <td class="xl87"> </td> <td class="xl122" align="right">(9.1)%</td> <td class="xl92"> 14,267 </td> <td class="xl92"> </td> <td class="xl92"> 15,694 </td> <td class="xl87"> </td> <td class="xl108">(9.1)%</td> <td class="xl67"> </td> <td class="xl122" align="right">(9.1)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 17.25pt;" height="23"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 17.25pt;" height="23"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl93"> </td> <td class="xl93"> </td> <td class="xl94"> </td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl81"> </td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl93"> </td> <td class="xl93"> </td> <td class="xl93"> </td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl81"> </td> <td class="xl67"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12pt;" height="16"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 12pt;" height="16"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl79"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl118"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl79"> </td> <td class="xl76"> </td> <td class="xl118"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">MEMO:</td> <td class="xl72"> </td> <td class="xl95"> </td> <td class="xl95"> </td> <td class="xl96"> </td> <td class="xl82"> </td> <td class="xl83"> </td> <td class="xl82"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl95"> </td> <td class="xl95"> </td> <td class="xl95"> </td> <td class="xl82"> </td> <td class="xl83"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl119" style="border-top: medium none;"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 8.25pt;" height="11"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 8.25pt;" height="11"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl79"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl79"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl120"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">IMPORT CAR</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 7,396 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 9,443 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 7,396 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 9,443 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl120"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 15pt;" height="20">IMPORT TRUCK</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 4,411 </td> <td class="xl97"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 3,133 </td> <td class="xl112" align="center">#</td> <td class="xl109">40.8%</td> <td class="xl98"> </td> <td class="xl117"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 4,411 </td> <td class="xl97"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 3,133 </td> <td class="xl98"> </td> <td class="xl109">40.8%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl121"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">IMPORT TOTAL</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl101"> 11,807 </td> <td class="xl101"> </td> <td class="xl101"> 12,576 </td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl110">(6.1)%</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl123"> </td> <td class="xl101"> 11,807 </td> <td class="xl101"> </td> <td class="xl101"> 12,576 </td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl110">(6.1)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl126"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 9pt;" height="12"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 9pt;" height="12"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl120"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">DOMESTIC CAR</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 2,258 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 2,884 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 2,258 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 2,884 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(21.7)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl120"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 15pt;" height="20">DOMESTIC TRUCK</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 202 </td> <td class="xl97"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 234 </td> <td class="xl98"> </td> <td class="xl109">(13.7)%</td> <td class="xl98"> </td> <td class="xl117"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 202 </td> <td class="xl97"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 234 </td> <td class="xl98"> </td> <td class="xl109">(13.7)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl121"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl75" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">DOMESTIC TOTALS</td> <td class="xl76"> </td> <td class="xl99"> 2,460 </td> <td class="xl99"> </td> <td class="xl99"> 3,118 </td> <td class="xl100"> </td> <td class="xl111">(21.1)%</td> <td class="xl100"> </td> <td class="xl124"> </td> <td class="xl99"> 2,460 </td> <td class="xl99"> </td> <td class="xl99"> 3,118 </td> <td class="xl100"> </td> <td class="xl111">(21.1)%</td> <td class="xl76"> </td> <td class="xl125"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 11.25pt;" height="15"> <td class="xl67" style="height: 11.25pt;" height="15">Selling Days</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl128">24</td> <td class="xl74"> </td> <td class="xl129">24</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl104"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl128">24</td> <td class="xl127"> </td> <td class="xl128">24</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl104"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>
  5. Drew Dowdell
    Lucerne
  6. Drew Dowdell
    I think we are currently in the final generation of NAV systems where having to buy $90 map DVD updates is semi-acceptable. I should be able to pull up to a Panera, connect to their Wifi, and download any map updates I need... or tether to my Android phone... or via bluetooth... or... well you get the point. I agree with you Reg. I think the investment to get the NAV system into the Malibu, Aura (especially), and G6 was a necessary evil for GM. All of the components were there already. There was already a link developed between Onstar and the Black Tie Nav units, it was there in the Lucerne, the GMT360s (pre-Black Tie) and GMT800s. Even if it didn't come out in the original boxy Malibu, the 2008 redesign was so extensive that there is no good reason to not include it.
  7. Drew Dowdell
    uhm, I'm not implying that Epsilon went that smoothly at all. I expect GM to make improvements to platforms regularly. I also expect them to make improvements so vast that they become a whole new platform. The current Malibu is the second generation of Malibu to ride on the Epsilon 1 platform. All I am saying is that adding a full NAV system to the current Malibu wasn't the project that Nick claims it was. No, rewiring the whole car would not be required. Wiring harnesses are segmented for that reason.
  8. Drew Dowdell
    JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR JANUARY • Jaguar brand increases 48 percent for January • Land Rover brand increases 16 percent for January • Land Rover LR4 sales increase 64 percent FEBRUARY 1, 2011 MAHWAH, NJ – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported January U.S. sales: Jaguar sales were 935 units, up 48 percent from 631 in January 2010; Land Rover sales were 2,271 units, 16 percent up from 1,958 in January 2010. Jaguar Land Rover North America January U.S. sales for both brands total 3,206 units, up 24 percent from 2,589 in January 2010. Jaguar Land Rover North America finished 2010 with sales up for the year (+18 percent), reflecting full year increases in both Jaguar (+12 percent) and Land Rover (+21 percent). "With this strong start to the new year, we are optimistic the momentum of 2010 will continue," said Jaguar Land Rover North America President Gary Temple. "We look forward to a robust 2011 with new and updated products from both brands, and continued commitment to world class customer care." U.S. BRAND HIGHLIGHTS Jaguar For January, Jaguar's sales were up 48 percent from January 2010. The Jaguar XK reached 168 units, up 22 percent from 138 units in January 2010. Jaguar's XJ and XF sedan sales combined reached 767 units compared to 493 units in 2010, before the new XJ had been launched. For the 2011 MY, Jaguar Platinum Coverage will give Jaguar owners increased vehicle warranty coverage and the best maintenance plan in the business. The new Jaguar Platinum Coverage features a five year/50,000 mile new vehicle limited warranty and complimentary scheduled maintenance for the duration of the warranty period, including no-cost replacement of select wear and tear components, and 24/7 roadside assistance. This no-cost coverage includes oil changes, filters, brake pads, brake discs, brake fluids and wiper blade inserts. Land Rover Land Rover's U.S. sales in January were up 16 percent. The Range Rover Sport was the volume leader with 838 units sold, a 2 percent increase from 823 units in 2010. LR4 sales increased 64 percent to 564 units from 343 in January 2010. Range Rover sales of 709 units were up 15 percent versus 614 sales in January 2010. Land Rover's 2010 Model Year line-up features four models: The 230-hp 3.0 liter I6 powered LR2; the new LR4 powered by the 375-hp 5.0 liter V8; the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover, both available with the naturally-aspirated 375-hp V8 and 510-hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8 powertrains.
  9. Drew Dowdell
    KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES RECORD JANUARY SALES Company Achieves 25.6 Percent Monthly Sales Increase IRVINE, Calif., February 1, 2011 - Following an historic year in 2010 that included important milestones such as the company's best-ever full-year sales, a 16th consecutive year of market share growth, and the launch of the company's first U.S.-built vehicle1, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record January sales of 27,789 units, besting the previous January record of 22,524 set in 2007 by 23.4-percent. January's strong sales performance represents a 25.6-percent increase over the same period in 2010 and the 2011 Sorento CUV was the company's best-selling vehicle for the thirteenth straight month. Demand for the highly acclaimed all-new Optima remains strong as the midsize sedan continues to arrive in retail showrooms nationwide. "Coming off a banner year that featured nine monthly sales records, our strong January performance is a direct result of the increased consumer awareness and consideration for the Kia brand created by eye-catching vehicles such as the all-new Optima," said Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of KMA and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia. "Kia's growth and momentum will continue in 2011 with the introduction of several new vehicles and technologies that deliver on Kia's core principles of quality, safety and value while meeting the needs of today's consumers in the areas of performance, efficiency and connectivity." 2011 Kia Motors America Product Line Kia's model year 2011 vehicle line includes the Sorento CUV and Sportage CUV, the all-new Optima midsize sedan, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Forte compact sedan, Forte 5-door compact hatchback, Forte Koup two-door coupe, Rio sub-compact sedan, Rio5 sub-compact hatchback and Sedona minivan. About Kia Motors America Kia Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 730 dealers throughout the United States and serves as the "Official Automotive Partner of the NBA." In 2010, KMA recorded its best-ever U.S. sales and 16th consecutive year of increased U.S. market share. Kia is poised to continue its momentum and will continue to build the brand through design innovation, quality, value, safety features and new technologies. Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle line-up is available at its Web site – www.kia.com. For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. <table width="490" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr> <td width="128"> </td> <td colspan="2" width="179" align="center" bgcolor="#333333">MONTH OF JANUARY</td> <td colspan="2" width="179" align="center" bgcolor="#333333">YEAR-TO-DATE</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Model</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">2011</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">2010</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">2011</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">2010</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128"> Rio</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">963</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">2,398</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">963</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">2,398 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Spectra</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">-</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">47</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">-</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">47</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Forte</td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">5,330</td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">3,732</td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">5,330</td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">3,732</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Optima</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">481</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">3,162</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">481</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">3,162</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">MY 11' Optima</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">3,338</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">n/a</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">3,338</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">n/a</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Amanti</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">1</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">28</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">1</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">28</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Sportage</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">15</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">762</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">15</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">762</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">MY'11 Sportage</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">3,009</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">n/a</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">3,009</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">n/a</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Sorento</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">-</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">473</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">-</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">473</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">MY'11 Sorento</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">8,116</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">7,398</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">8,116</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">7,398</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Sedona</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">1,066</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">928</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">1,066</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">928</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Rondo</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">24</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">356</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">24</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">356</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Borrego</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">101</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">694</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">101</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">694</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Soul</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">5,345</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">2,145</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">5,345</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">2,145</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Total</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">27,789</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">22,123</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">27,789</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">22,123</td></tr></tbody></table>
  10. Drew Dowdell
    MERCEDES-BENZ REPORTS 17,273 SALES FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, UP 14% February 01, 2011 - MONTVALE, NJ Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) continued its strong momentum of the past year with a 14% increase for January 2011 (17,273 vs. 15,158), making this the second strongest January in the company’s history. Strong demand in both the Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles and SUVs fueled sales for the month, including diesel models which were up as a group by 136 percent over January 2010. The 9th generation E-Class was the volume leader with sales of 4,759, a 24.5 percent increase over last year, followed by the C-Class – the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers – with sales of 4,172, a 3.6 percent increase over last year. Rounding out the top three volume lines is the popular M-Class SUV, which posted monthly sales of 2,484, a 28.9 percent over last January. Notable sales at the high-end were the flagship CL-Class coupe, up 72.6 percent over last January and the SLS AMG supercar, 70 of which were retailed in Janury. Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,443 vehicles in January, 3.4 percent over 2010.
  11. Drew Dowdell
    Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Record January 2011 Sales --Sales continue to climb in fourth calendar year of growth -- -- up 21% year-over-year-- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On the back of record-breaking sales in 2010, Subaru of America, Inc. today reported a continued upward swing for the Subaru brand by posting record January sales of 18,858, up 21% versus January 2010. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO ) The company finished 2010 as a top 10 sales brand, and the only manufacturer to show a sales increase for three straight years. As in 2010, Legacy, Outback and Forester models led the January sales increases. Now firmly established as a 2% plus market share brand, Subaru products continue to demonstrate their suitability for today's market, and with its innovative cut-through-the-clutter Marketing programs such as the upcoming "Super Sunday Dog Walk" where Subaru invites dog owners to get some exercise at half-time, awards for safety from the IIHS, resale values from KBB and residual values from ALG, the brand is clearly in a healthy position. <table style="border-collapse: collapse; border: medium none;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td colspan="5" valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom"> </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Jan '11 </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-bottom: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Jan '10 </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">% chg </td><td valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Forester </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-left: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">5,806 </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">4,943 </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">17.5% </td><td valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Impreza </td><td style="border-left: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">3,346 </td><td style="padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">2,497 </td><td style="border-right: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">34% </td><td valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Legacy </td><td style="border-left: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">2,528 </td><td style="padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">2,448 </td><td style="border-right: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">3.3% </td><td valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Outback </td><td style="border-left: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">6,980 </td><td style="padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">5,467 </td><td style="border-right: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">27.7% </td><td valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Tribeca </td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">198 </td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">256 </td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">-22.7% </td><td valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom"> </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">18,858 </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-bottom: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">15,611 </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">20.8% </td><td valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td colspan="5" valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table> "2011 promises to be another great year for the Subaru brand," said Timothy M. Colbeck, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "Our strong performance is carrying through from 2010 and with new product coming in 2011, we are well placed to set yet another sales record this year." Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president and COO, Subaru of America, Inc said; "We are pleased to be beginning 2011 as we finished 2010, by setting records. This is not only the 11th month in a row where our franchise has set a new monthly sales record, but also exceeded our January 2010 sales by 21%. Our franchise continues to be on a roll."
  12. Drew Dowdell
    Cadillac looks to be continuing the trend of most improved in segment. Up 49% for January.
  13. Drew Dowdell
    Behind the numbers Domestics January 2011 Sales General Motors reported a January 2011 sales rise of 23% today with retail sales increasing 36%. GM’s small crossovers, the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain, continued their trend of kicking butt and taking names with a surge of 35% and 48% respectively. Some of that surge is a credit to additional production coming online at the Oshawa facility, making more vehicles available to meet the rising demand. Other interesting points: Apparently someone returned an XLR: it’s listed as -1 sales for January The DTS and Lucerne both had massive jumps in sales as they approach the end of their runs. Up 120% and 61.8% respectively. Cadillac CTS up 70% over last year. The Lambda Triplets (GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave) combined sold 18,702. January 2010 they sold 15,259. Only four of GM's cars still in production took a sales hit this month. Lacrosse was down 11.2%, Malibu down 14.2%, Camaro down 11.3%, and Corvette down 15.6% 42% of Buick buyers in January were non-GM owners. 321 Chevrolet Volts sold in January; 650 sold so far. Ford reported sales of 127,317 for January 2011 for an increase of 27% over the same month last year. Retail sales were up 35% for cars, 22% for Utilities, and 24% for trucks. There was a planned 27% decline in sales to daily rental companies. Other interesting points: Ford Fusion set a new record for January, up 18% to 14,346, with retail sales up 39%. The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid accounting for 24% of MKZ retail sales. Overall MKZ retail sales up 42% Ford Escape still going strong with sales of 13,973 Mercury all but gone, only 248 sold for all of January. All of them were Grand Marquis. Ranger sales down drastically, 31.1%, but still outsold Flex Transit Connect sales nearly doubled Chrysler Group LLC Reported January 2011 sales of 70,118, making a 23% increase over January 2010’s 57,143 units. Chrysler’s Jeep, Dodge and Ram brands all posted double digit increases. Chrysler brand down 7%. Other interesting points: Jeep up 47%, led by the new Grand Cherokee up 130% Durango racing back on the scene with 5113% increase – 1,199 sold for January Caravan up 82% Chrysler brand down across the board except for Town and Country. Chrysler 200 Sales not yet ramped up to Sebring levels.
  14. Drew Dowdell
    Chrysler Group LLC Reports January 2011 U.S. Sales Increased 23 Percent January marks the 10th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases Jeep® Grand Cherokee sales up 130 percent versus January 2010 All Jeep models in production post January sales increases Ram pickup truck sales up in January, the ninth-consecutive month of year-over-year sales improvements Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck brands all post double-digit year-over-year sales gains Chrysler Group’s 16 all-new or significantly-refreshed vehicles launched in 2010 arrive in dealerships in volume Chrysler Group celebrates production launch of the new 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country; both minivans post double-digit percentage sales gains in January All-new 2011 Chrysler 300 sedan premieres at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit; Named Top Safety Pick for 2011 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety New 2011 Jeep Compass compact SUV, now with available Trail Rated 4x4 capability, debuts at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit All-new 2011 Dodge Charger named Top Safety Pick for 2011 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety February 1, 2011 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 70,118, a 23 percent increase compared with sales in January 2010 (57,143 units). The entire Jeep® product lineup, the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans, and the Ram pickup truck helped drive the 23 percent sales increase in January, the 10th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases. “We have set the foundation for a year of sales growth with our 16 all-new or significantly-revamped models for 2011,” said Fred Diaz, President and CEO – Ram Truck Brand and Lead Executive for U.S. Sales. “We have started the year on a strong note, and we intend to continue gaining sales momentum as our new 2011 models hit dealer showrooms during this first quarter.” Hot off their exciting premieres at the North American International Auto Show in January, the all-new 2011 Chrysler 300 series sedans have begun shipping to dealers and the new 2011 Jeep Compass compact SUV has already arrived in dealerships. Chrysler Group’s 16 all-new or significantly-refreshed models, representing 75 percent of its nameplates, are arriving in dealerships in volume. The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango three-row SUV and the new 2011 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan landed in dealerships in January, as did the new 2011 model year Dodge Journey, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Avenger, and Chrysler Town & Country minivan. The Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck brands started the year with a bang, posting double-digit percentage sales increases in January, led by the Jeep brand’s 47 percent sales gain versus a year ago. The Chrysler Town & Country, the original luxury minivan and the nation’s top-selling minivan in 2010, led the Chrysler brand with a 45 percent sales increase in January versus a year ago. Chrysler Group finished the month with an 89-day supply of inventory (260,533 units). U.S. industry sales figures for January are projected at an estimated 12.8 SAAR. January 2011 U.S. Sales Highlights by Brand Jeep® Brand Jeep brand sales were up 47 percent in January compared with the same month in 2010. All Jeep models currently in production posted a sales increase in January, led by the brand’s flagship Jeep Grand Cherokee. Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the brand’s volume leader, increased 130 percent in January versus a year ago. Sales of the iconic Jeep Wrangler were up 32 percent compared with January a year ago. The Jeep brand is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the brand is creating distinctive, premium 70th Anniversary Edition models of each vehicle in its lineup that pay homage to the history of the legendary Jeep brand. All Jeep 70th Anniversary Edition models will arrive in showrooms in the first quarter, and all will be available in a unique Bronze Star exterior paint, in addition to Bright Silver and Black. The Jeep brand unveiled its new 2011 Jeep Compass compact SUV at the North American International Auto Show in January. Offering unsurpassed 4x4 fuel economy and off-road capability in the compact-SUV segment, the 2011 Compass features a stunning new sophisticated design, with cues coming directly from the brand’s premium icon, the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Chrysler Brand The Chrysler brand’s Town & Country minivan posted a 45 percent sales increase in January. Town & Country had more sales in the United States than any other minivan in 2010, and led Chrysler brand sales for the year. Building on that momentum, the Chrysler brand recently introduced a new Town & Country minivan for 2011. In January, the Chrysler Group celebrated the production launch of the new 2011 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan at the Windsor (Canada) Assembly Plant. The all-new 2011 Chrysler 300 series sedans premiered at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in January. The new 300 was named in January as a Top Safety Pick for 2011 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, marking the first time the model has achieved the Insurance Institute’s highest rating. The Chrysler 300 series delivers grand-touring performance and world-class ride and handling with best-in-class V-6 engine power and new second-generation E-segment chassis architecture. Shipments of the all-new 300 series to dealers began in late January. Ram Truck Brand The Ram Truck brand, named the 2010 Manufacturer of the Year by Off-Road Adventures magazine, posted an 18 percent sales increase in January. Ram pickup truck sales were up 22 percent, compared with the same month in 2010. Both the Light Duty and Heavy Duty pickups posted double-digit percentage sales gains in January versus a year ago. AUTOMOBILE Magazine named the Ram 1500 to its annual list of All-Stars late last year. It marked the second consecutive year that the Ram 1500 was named to the list. Dodge Brand Dodge brand sales were up 22 percent in January versus a year ago, led by sales of the Dodge Grand Caravan, the brand’s volume leader. The minivan’s sales increased 82 percent in January compared with sales in January 2010. Chrysler Group last month celebrated the production launch of the new 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, as well as its Chrysler brand sibling, the Town & Country minivan, at the Windsor (Canada) Assembly Plant. The all-new 2011 Dodge Charger in January was named a Top Safety Pick for 2011 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, marking the first time the muscle car has achieved the Insurance Institute’s highest rating. Sales of the Dodge Nitro mid-size sport utility were up 43 percent in January, while sales of the Dodge Challenger muscle car were up 50 percent. The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango three-row SUV began arriving in Dodge dealerships in January. January U.S. Sales Highlights Jeep brand sales (23,079 units) increased 47 percent versus the same month last year (15,715 units) Jeep Grand Cherokee sales (7,612 units) improved 130 percent compared with January last year (3,311 units) Jeep Wrangler sales (6,444 units) increased 32 percent versus January 2010 (4,888 units) Jeep Patriot (3,452 units) posted a 75 percent year-over-year sales increase Jeep Liberty sales (4,052 units) increased 36 percent compared with January last year (2,987 units) Jeep Compass sales (1,423 units) were up 14 percent versus January a year ago (1,244 units) Ram Truck brand sales (13,020 units) increased 18 percent compared with the same month last year (11,032 units) Ram pickup truck sales (12,197 units) improved 22 percent compared with January 2010 (9,957 units) Ram Heavy Duty Truck sales were up 15 percent in January versus the same month last year Dodge brand sales (24,314 units) were up 22 percent compared with the same month a year ago (19,953 units) Dodge Grand Caravan sales (7,813 units) increased 82 percent versus January 2010 (4,298 units) Dodge Challenger sales (2,526 units) were up 50 percent compared with the same month a year ago (1,683 units) Dodge Nitro sales (1,950 units) increased 43 percent versus January 2010 (1,368 units) The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango posted sales of 1,199 units as the three-row SUV begins to arrive in dealerships in greater volume Chrysler Town & Country sales (6,552 units) were up 45 percent compared with the same month a year ago (4,531 units) <table style="width: 495px; height: 1435px;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><colgroup><col width="220"><col width="64" span="6"></colgroup> <tbody> <tr height="20"> <td colspan="7" width="604" height="20">Chrysler Group LLC U.S. Sales Summary Thru January 2011</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17"> </td> <td colspan="2"> Month Sales</td> <td>Vol %</td> <td colspan="2"> Sales CYTD</td> <td>Vol %</td> </tr> <tr height="18"> <td height="18">Model</td> <td>Curr Yr</td> <td>Pr Yr</td> <td>Change</td> <td>Curr Yr</td> <td>Pr Yr</td> <td>Change</td> </tr> <tr height="18"> <td height="18">200</td> <td> 765 </td> <td> 0 </td> <td align="right"> 0% </td> <td> 765 </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 0% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Sebring</td> <td> 717 </td> <td> 3,593 </td> <td align="right"> -80% </td> <td> 717 </td> <td> 3,593 </td> <td align="right"> -80% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">300</td> <td> 1,329 </td> <td> 1,654 </td> <td align="right"> -20% </td> <td> 1,329 </td> <td> 1,654 </td> <td align="right"> -20% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">PT Cruiser</td> <td> 342 </td> <td> 641 </td> <td align="right"> -47% </td> <td> 342 </td> <td> 641 </td> <td align="right"> -47% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Aspen</td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 24 </td> <td align="right"> -100% </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 24 </td> <td> -100% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Town & Country</td> <td> 6,552 </td> <td> 4,531 </td> <td align="right"> 45% </td> <td> 6,552 </td> <td> 4,531 </td> <td align="right"> 45% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">CHRYSLER BRAND</td> <td> 9,705 </td> <td> 10,443 </td> <td align="right"> -7% </td> <td> 9,705 </td> <td> 10,443 </td> <td align="right"> -7% </td> </tr> <tr height="18"> <td height="18">Compass</td> <td> 1,423 </td> <td> 1,244 </td> <td align="right"> 14% </td> <td> 1,423 </td> <td> 1,244 </td> <td> 14% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Patriot</td> <td> 3,452 </td> <td> 1,972 </td> <td align="right"> 75% </td> <td> 3,452 </td> <td> 1,972 </td> <td> 75% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Wrangler</td> <td> 6,444 </td> <td> 4,888 </td> <td align="right"> 32% </td> <td> 6,444 </td> <td> 4,888 </td> <td align="right"> 32% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Liberty</td> <td> 4,052 </td> <td> 2,987 </td> <td align="right"> 36% </td> <td> 4,052 </td> <td> 2,987 </td> <td align="right"> 36% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Grand Cherokee</td> <td> 7,612 </td> <td> 3,311 </td> <td align="right"> 130% </td> <td> 7,612 </td> <td> 3,311 </td> <td> 130% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Commander</td> <td> 96 </td> <td> 1,313 </td> <td align="right"> -93% </td> <td> 96 </td> <td> 1,313 </td> <td> -93% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">JEEP BRAND</td> <td> 23,079 </td> <td> 15,715 </td> <td align="right"> 47% </td> <td> 23,079 </td> <td> 15,715 </td> <td align="right"> 47% </td> </tr> <tr height="18"> <td height="18">Caliber</td> <td> 2,412 </td> <td> 2,506 </td> <td align="right"> -4% </td> <td> 2,412 </td> <td> 2,506 </td> <td> -4% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Avenger</td> <td> 2,317 </td> <td> 3,134 </td> <td align="right"> -26% </td> <td> 2,317 </td> <td> 3,134 </td> <td> -26% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Charger</td> <td> 2,062 </td> <td> 2,125 </td> <td align="right"> -3% </td> <td> 2,062 </td> <td> 2,125 </td> <td> -3% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Challenger</td> <td> 2,526 </td> <td> 1,683 </td> <td align="right"> 50% </td> <td> 2,526 </td> <td> 1,683 </td> <td> 50% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Viper</td> <td> 62 </td> <td> 26 </td> <td align="right"> 138% </td> <td> 62 </td> <td> 26 </td> <td align="right"> 138% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Journey</td> <td> 3,973 </td> <td> 4,790 </td> <td align="right"> -17% </td> <td> 3,973 </td> <td> 4,790 </td> <td align="right"> -17% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Caravan</td> <td> 7,813 </td> <td> 4,298 </td> <td align="right"> 82% </td> <td> 7,813 </td> <td> 4,298 </td> <td align="right"> 82% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Nitro</td> <td> 1,950 </td> <td> 1,368 </td> <td align="right"> 43% </td> <td> 1,950 </td> <td> 1,368 </td> <td align="right"> 43% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Durango</td> <td> 1,199 </td> <td> 23 </td> <td align="right"> 5113% </td> <td> 1,199 </td> <td> 23 </td> <td align="right"> 5113% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">DODGE BRAND</td> <td> 24,314 </td> <td> 19,953 </td> <td align="right"> 22% </td> <td> 24,314 </td> <td> 19,953 </td> <td align="right"> 22% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Dakota</td> <td> 823 </td> <td> 994 </td> <td align="right"> -17% </td> <td> 823 </td> <td> 994 </td> <td> -17% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Ram P/U</td> <td> 12,197 </td> <td> 9,957 </td> <td align="right"> 22% </td> <td> 12,197 </td> <td> 9,957 </td> <td> 22% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Sprinter</td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 81 </td> <td align="right"> -100% </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 81 </td> <td align="right"> -100% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">RAM BRAND</td> <td> 13,020 </td> <td> 11,032 </td> <td align="right"> 18% </td> <td> 13,020 </td> <td> 11,032 </td> <td align="right"> 18% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">TOTAL DODGE</td> <td> 37,334 </td> <td> 30,985 </td> <td align="right"> 20% </td> <td> 37,334 </td> <td> 30,985 </td> <td align="right"> 20% </td> </tr> <tr height="18"> <td height="18"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP LLC</td> <td> 70,118 </td> <td> 57,143 </td> <td align="right"> 23% </td> <td> 70,118 </td> <td> 57,143 </td> <td align="right"> 23% </td> </tr> <tr height="7"> <td height="7"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17"> TOTAL CAR</td> <td> 11,425 </td> <td> 14,721 </td> <td align="right"> -22% </td> <td> 11,425 </td> <td> 14,721 </td> <td align="right"> -22% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17"> TOTAL TRUCK</td> <td> 58,693 </td> <td> 42,422 </td> <td align="right"> 38% </td> <td> 58,693 </td> <td> 42,422 </td> <td align="right"> 38% </td></tr></tbody></table>
  15. Drew Dowdell
    January 2011 Sales Figure Ticker General Motors - 178,896 - up 23% Ford Motor Company - 127,317 - up 13% Toyota Motors - 115,856 - up 17.3% American Honda - 76,269 - up 13% Chrysler Group - 70,118 - up 23% Nissan North America - Up 14.8% Hyundai Motor America -37,214 - up 22% Kia Motors NA - 27,789 - up 25.6% Subaru of America - 18,858 - up 20.8% BMW Group - 18,656 - up 21.1% Volkswagen Group of America - 18,401 - up 2.1% Mercedes-Benz USA - 17,273 - up 14% Mazda NA - 14,267 - down 9.1% Audi of America - 7,812 - up 20% Mitsubishi Motors NA - 5,714 - up 37% Jaguar/Land Rover - 3,206 - up 24% American Suzuki - 2,562 - up 26% Porsche Cars North America - 2,400 - up 34% Saab USA - Related: Behind The numbers - January 2011 Domestics December 2010 Sales Figure Ticker 2010 Sales Breakdown
  16. Drew Dowdell
    Welcome to C&G. The STS actually had a sales increase this month. It's a shame it's in its final months.
  17. Drew Dowdell
    Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported January 2011 sales of 5,714 units, an increase of 37 percent compared to January 2010. "We are pleased with the steady growth in sales of our Outlander Sport," said MMNA President & CEO Shin Kurihara. "As we expected, the impetus provided by this all-new crossover SUV has gotten our year off to a very good start." Outlander Sport sales were 1,065 in January, which is an increase of 10 percent over the prior month (December 2010). Outlander Sport sales have grown in each of its four months of sales since its introduction last October. Other January sales highlights include: January sales represent Mitsubishi's highest monthly sales total since August 2009, and the second highest sales total in more than two years Galant sales were 2,549, up 80 percent from January 2009. Lancer Evolution sales were up more than 18 percent from last January
  18. Drew Dowdell
    Best January Since 2008 ATLANTA, February 2, 2011--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismo line-up in the United States, today announced January sales of 2,400, a 34 percent increase compared to the same period in 2010 when it sold 1,786. January's results signify Porsche's strongest calendar-year start since 2008 and also represent the German car company's eighth-consecutive month in which it has posted double or triple digit monthly sales increases over the year previous. Porsche finished calendar year 2010 nearly 30 percent ahead of 2009. "Beginning the year where we left off in 2010 is encouraging and another sign that the Porsche brand is continuing its momentum in the U.S market," said Detlev von Platen, PCNA's President and CEO. "Obviously, our goal is to maintain this trend in 2011." From a model standpoint, Porsche's results were again led by high market demand for the new Cayenne. Porsche's newly designed SUV has enjoyed strong market momentum since its initial launch last summer, and in January sales for the Cayenne were 1,047 compared to 590 in 2010, an increase of 77 percent. Also of note in January was the continuing market success of Porsche's four-door Panamera Gran Turismo with sales of 604 for the month, compared to 534 the year prior, up 13 percent from a year ago. Porsche's mid-engine sport cars enjoyed substantial gains this past month. Porsche's Boxster sales in January were 186, compared to 80 in 2010, an increase of 133 percent. Cayman was up 61 percent with January sales of 127 versus last year's mark of 79. Total 911 sales for the month were 436 versus 503 during the same period in 2010 Also in January, Porsche's Approved Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) cars enjoyed sales of 565 versus 546 during the same period in 2010.
  19. Drew Dowdell
    Audi January U.S. sales increase 20% to set another monthly record • January 2011 sales of 7,812 easily eclipsed the old record of 6,510 set January 2010 • 2011 Audi A8 flagship sedan sales rise 765% year-over-year • Consumers demand clean diesel vehicles; sales mix hit 66% for the Audi A3 TDI and 41% for the Q7 TDI Audi today reported January U.S. sales of 7,812 Audi cars and SUVs, which accounted for a 20% overall increase from January 2010. The previous January sales record for Audi in the U.S. was the 6,510 vehicles sold in 2010. The strong January 2011 results followed the best year that the luxury brand has seen in the U.S. as sales surpassed 100,000 for the first time to finish the full year at 101,629 vehicles. The 8.6% share that Audi held in overall U.S. imported luxury vehicle sales at the end of 2010 also set a record for the brand. Audi models have already earned significant awards in the U.S., including the Edmunds.com Technology Breakthrough Award to the 2011 Audi A8, four category winners in the Strategic Vision 2010 Total Value Index and the EyesOn Design "Best Production Vehicle" awarded to the Audi A6, which is scheduled to arrive this Fall. In January 2011, Audi recorded year-over-year sales increases exceeding 50% with five of its models: the Audi A3, Audi A8, Audi Q5, Audi Q7 and the Audi R8. Sales of the 2011 Audi A8 flagship model, introduced in late November, jumped 765.4% from a year earlier as consumers continue to respond favorably to the most technologically advanced vehicle Audi has ever produced. January 2011 Audi A3 sales climbed 52.8% from a year earlier as consumers continued to demand the Audi A3 TDI clean diesel model, the 2010 Green Car of the Year. Audi Q5 crossover sales continued to show the strong momentum built throughout 2010 by posting a 50.9% gain from January 2010 sales. The Audi Q7 full-size luxury crossover sales also showed a nearly 60% rise from January 2010. "Consumers sent a strong signal that Audi is a brand on the rise," said Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen. "Our intent is to make 2011 another pacesetting year." Audi sales highlights – January 2011 • January 2011 ranks as the best January in Audi of America history, eclipsing the record set in 2010. • Audi A8 sales numbers skyrocket due to launch of redesigned 2011 Audi A8 flagship. • Five models within Audi lineup post gains of over 50% YOY. Audi Q5 and Audi Q7 January sales and news notes • Audi Q5 sales in January second only to A4. • Audi Q5 sales up 50.9% for January YOY. • Audi Q7 sales up 59.8% for January YOY. Audi A3, A6 and R8 January sales and news notes • Audi A3 sales rose 52.8% in January; A3 TDI represents 66% of sales mix. • Audi A6 luxury sedan sales up 17.2% YOY. • R8 sales record 83.7% uptick over January 2010. Audi Certified Pre-Owned sales and news notes • January 2011 CPO sales of 2,232 units represent 32.1% YOY surge from 1,690 vehicles a year earlier. ABOUT AUDI Audi of America, Inc. and its 277 U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. During 2009 Audi outsold all other luxury brands in Europe, while in the U.S. market Audi posted the largest market share gain of any luxury automotive brand. Over the next few years, AUDI AG expects to spend nearly $2 billion annually on new products and technology. Visit www.audiusa.com or www.audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi vehicle and business issues. <table width="379" border="1"><tbody><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">AUDI US SNAPSHOT</td><td style="font-weight: bold;"> </td><td style="font-weight: bold;"> </td><td style="font-weight: bold;"> </td><td style="font-weight: bold;" colspan="3">--YTD--</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">Model Line</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">Jan '11 Actual</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">Jan '10 Actual</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">Yr/Yr % change</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">Jan '11 YTD Actual</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">Jan '10 YTD Actual</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">Yr/Yr % change</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">A3</td><td>715</td><td>468</td><td>52.8%</td><td>715</td><td>468</td><td>52.8%</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">A4</td><td>2,483</td><td>2,763</td><td>-10.1%</td><td>2,483</td><td>2,763</td><td>-10.1%</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">A5</td><td>1,054</td><td>1,051</td><td>0.3%</td><td>1,054</td><td>1,051</td><td>0.3%</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">A6</td><td>594</td><td>507</td><td>17.2%</td><td>594</td><td>507</td><td>17.2%</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">A8</td><td>450</td><td>52</td><td>765.4%</td><td>450</td><td>52</td><td>765.4%</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">Audi Q5</td><td>1,584</td><td>1,050</td><td>50.9%</td><td>1,584</td><td>1,050</td><td>50.9%</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">Audi Q7</td><td>756</td><td>473</td><td>59.8%</td><td>756</td><td>473</td><td>59.8%</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">R8</td><td>79</td><td>43</td><td>83.7%</td><td>79</td><td>43</td><td>83.7%</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">TT</td><td>97</td><td>103</td><td>-5.8%</td><td>97</td><td>103</td><td>-5.8%</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">Total Audi Sales</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">7,812</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">6,510</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">20.0%</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">7,812</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">6,510</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">20.0%</td></tr></tbody> </table> NOTES: - 2010 A4 numbers include Audi A4 sedan, Avant, and S4 models. 2009 A4 numbers include A4 cabriolet, which has been discontinued. - 2011 and 2010 A5 numbers include Audi A5 cabriolet and coupe' and S5 cabriolet and coupe' models. 2009 A5 numbers do not include the cabriolet models. - A6 includes Audi A6 sedan, S6 sedan and A6 Avant models. - A8 includes Audi A8 sedan, A8L sedan, and S8 sedan models. - TT includes Audi TT coupe' and TT roadster models.
  20. Drew Dowdell
    BMW Group U.S. Reports January 2011 Sales BMW brand sales up 20.8% MINI sales up 22.4% Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 1, 2011… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported January sales of 18,656 vehicles, an increase of 21.1 percent from the 15,410 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. "The combination of strong December sales and miserable weather in many areas provided a real challenge for January," said Jim O'Donnell, President and CEO of BMW of North America, LLC. "On the other hand, the new BMW X3 and MINI Countryman played a strong role in January's percentage gain even though both continue building up their model range, which we will see in the next couple of months." BMW Brand Sales Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 20.8 percent in January for a total of 15,905 compared to 13,163 vehicles sold in January, 2010. In January, best performing vehicles included the new X3 SAV – officially on sale in the U.S. for only two weeks - up 273.3 percent to 1,075 units; the 5 Series, up 76.2 percent to 4,350 units and the X5, up 23.6 percent to 3,038 units. The BMW SAV segment (X3, X5, X6) continues to show important growth with sales up 42.8 percent from the previous January. BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles In January, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) increased 1.7 percent to 11,650 vehicles from the 11,451 vehicles sold in January 2010. MINI Brand Sales MINI USA reported sales of 2,751 automobiles in January, an increase of 22.4 percent from the 2,247 in January 2010. Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, January 2011 <table style="margin-left: 9.9pt; border-collapse: collapse; border: medium none;" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 1.5in; border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="108"> </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> January 2011 </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> January 2010 </td><td style="width: 40.5pt; border-width: 1pt 1.5pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="41"> % </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> YTD 2011 </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> YTD 2010 </td><td style="width: 45pt; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="45"> % </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 1.5in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="108"> BMW brand </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 15,905 </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 13,163 </td><td style="width: 40.5pt; border-width: medium 1.5pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="41"> 20.8 </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 15,905 </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 13,163 </td><td style="width: 45pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="45"> 20.8 </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 1.5in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="108"> BMW passenger cars </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 11,435 </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 10,033 </td><td style="width: 40.5pt; border-width: medium 1.5pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="41"> 14.0 </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 11,435 </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 10,033 </td><td style="width: 45pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="45"> 14.0 </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 1.5in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="108"> BMW light trucks (SAVs) </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 4,470 </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 3,130 </td><td style="width: 40.5pt; border-width: medium 1.5pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="41"> 42.8 </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 4,470 </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 3,130 </td><td style="width: 45pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="45"> 42.8 </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 1.5in; border-width: medium 1pt 1.5pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="108"> MINI brand </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1.5pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 2,751 </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1.5pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 2,247 </td><td style="width: 40.5pt; border-width: medium 1.5pt 1.5pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="41"> 22.4 </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1.5pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 2,751 </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1.5pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 2,247 </td><td style="width: 45pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1.5pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="45"> 22.4 </td></tr><tr style="height: 23.25pt;"><td style="width: 1.5in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 23.25pt;" valign="top" width="108"> TOTAL Group </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 23.25pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 18,656 </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 23.25pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 15,410 </td><td style="width: 40.5pt; border-width: medium 1.5pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 23.25pt;" valign="top" width="41"> 21.1 </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 23.25pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 18,656 </td><td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 23.25pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 15,410 </td><td style="width: 45pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 23.25pt;" valign="top" width="45"> 21.1 </td></tr></tbody></table>
  21. Drew Dowdell
    FORD'S BALANCED PORFOLIO OF CARS, UTILITIES, TRUCKS DELIVERED 27 PERCENT INCREASE IN JANUARY RETAIL SALES • Ford's January retail sales climbed 27 percent versus year ago – the largest retail sales increase to begin a year in more than a decade; retail sales were up 35 percent for cars, 22 percent for utilities and 24 percent for trucks • Ford's total January sales (including fleet sales) were 127,317, up 13 percent, including a planned 27 percent decline in sales to daily rental companies • Fresh off record-setting years, Fusion, Escape set January sales records • 2011 Explorer, North American Truck of the Year, is Ford's fastest-turning vehicle; Explorer retail sales more than triple year-ago levels • Ford's F-Series truck registers 30 percent sales increasePERCENT INCREASE IN JANUARY RETAIL SALES DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 1, 2011 – Consumer demand for Ford's full family of cars, utilities and trucks continued to grow in January, as retail sales climbed 27 percent versus a year ago. Retail sales for cars grew 35 percent, 22 percent for utilities and 24 percent for trucks. Ford's total sales in January (including sales to fleet customers) were 127,317, up 13 percent. Total sales comparisons included a planned 27 percent decline in sales to daily rental companies and the discontinuation of the Mercury brand. "We begin 2011 in a strong position – ready to meet the needs of a wide range of customers with a full portfolio of high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles," said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. "We're off to a great start in 2011 with the largest January retail sales increase in more than a decade." Cars Fiesta posted January sales of 4,270. In 2010, Fiesta played a key role in helping Ford to achieve its highest retail share in California since 2006. The Los Angeles region continues to be the top-selling region for Ford's smallest new car. Focus retail sales increased 41 percent. The Focus and Fiesta combined to boost the company's small car retail sales to a level almost double a year ago (up 99 percent). The all-new Focus arrives in dealerships this spring. "Higher gasoline prices are factoring into vehicle purchase decisions," said Czubay. "Ford Motor Company is leading the way for consumers with the best or among the best fuel economy with every new vehicle we introduce. We also have four vehicles with 40 mpg or higher fuel economy – Fiesta, Focus, Fusion Hybrid and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid – more than any other automaker." Fusion – Ford's popular midsize sedan – set a January sales record of 14,346, up 18 percent. Fusion retail sales were up 39 percent. In 2010, Fusion set a full year sales record of 219,219 – the first time since 2004 a Ford car has eclipsed the 200,000 milestone. Ford Mustang retail sales were up 17 percent, and Lincoln MKZ retail sales increased 42 percent. In January, the new MKZ Hybrid accounted for 24 percent of MKZ retail sales – the highest since it was introduced in October. Utilities In January, the all-new 2011 Explorer was the fastest-turning Ford vehicle on the showroom floor. Recently named North American Truck of the Year, the 2011 Explorer offers customers full SUV capability with superior ride and handling, plus class-leading fuel economy. Explorer sales totaled 7,351, up 73 percent. Retail sales were more than triple year-ago levels (up 244 percent). Ford Escape set a January record with total sales of 13,973, up 30 percent versus a year ago. In 2010, Escape set a full-year sales record of 191,026. The redesigned 2011 Ford Edge posted a 36 percent increase in retail sales. Trucks Ford F-Series checked in with January sales of 35,806, up 30 percent. In 2010, F-Series sales totaled 528,349, up 28 percent versus 2009. In the commercial fleet market, where Ford's 'Built Tough' reputation is put to the test every day, F-Series outsells its nearest competitor by almost 2-to-1 based on 2010 November calendar-year-to-date registrations. F-Series has been the best-selling truck in America for 34 years in a row and the best-selling vehicle, car or truck, for 29 straight years. Ford's Econoline and Transit Connect vans captured more than 60 percent of the commercial van market in 2010. In January, Econoline sales totaled 7,979, up 29 percent versus a year ago. Transit Connect sales totaled 2,072, up 78 percent. Ford had six of the top eight vehicles registered to commercial fleet customers in 2010 and an industry-leading 38 percent share of the commercial fleet market, based on November calendar-year-to-date registrations. "In addition to industry-leading quality and fuel efficiency, our broad range of products offer fleet customers strong resale values," said Czubay. "Resale value is a key factor in reducing vehicle operating costs, which puts Ford in a strong position as businesses continue to replace or add to their vehicle fleets." FORD MOTOR COMPANY JANUARY 2011 U.S. SALES January % Year-To-Date % 2011 2010 Change 2011 2010 Change SALES BY BRAND Ford 121,511 99,888 21.6 121,511 99,888 21.6 Lincoln 5,558 7,036 -21.0 5,558 7,036 -21.0 Mercury 248 5,482 -95.5 248 5,482 -95.5 Total Vehicles 127,317 112,406 13.3 127,317 112,406 13.3 SALES BY TYPE Cars 40,905 41,050 -0.4 40,905 41,050 -0.4 Utilities 37,371 31,988 16.8 37,371 31,988 16.8 Trucks 49,041 39,368 24.6 49,041 39,368 24.6 Total Vehicles 127,317 112,406 13.3 127,317 112,406 13.3 FORD BRAND Fiesta 4,270 0 NA 4,270 0 NA Focus 9,014 10,389 -13.2 9,014 10,389 -13.2 Fusion 14,346 12,179 17.8 14,346 12,179 17.8 Taurus 2,896 3,768 -23.1 2,896 3,768 -23.1 Mustang 3,165 4,747 -33.3 3,165 4,747 -33.3 Crown Victoria 3,923 3,144 24.8 3,923 3,144 24.8 Ford Cars 37,614 34,227 9.9 37,614 34,227 9.9 Escape 13,973 10,753 29.9 13,973 10,753 29.9 Edge 8,918 6,243 42.8 8,918 6,243 42.8 Flex 2,003 2,452 -18.3 2,003 2,452 -18.3 Taurus X 0 0 NA 0 0 NA Explorer 7,351 4,247 73.1 7,351 4,247 73.1 Expedition 2,611 2,598 0.5 2,611 2,598 0.5 Ford Utilities 34,856 26,293 32.6 34,856 26,293 32.6 F-Series 35,806 27,630 29.6 35,806 27,630 29.6 Ranger 2,848 4,143 -31.3 2,848 4,143 -31.3 Econoline/Club Wagon 7,979 6,177 29.2 7,979 6,177 29.2 Transit Connect 2,072 1,161 78.5 2,072 1,161 78.5 Low Cab Forward 0 7 -100.0 0 7 -100.0 Heavy Trucks 336 250 34.4 336 250 34.4 Ford Trucks 49,041 39,368 24.6 49,041 39,368 24.6 Ford Brand 121,511 99,888 21.6 121,511 99,888 21.6 LINCOLN BRAND MKZ 1,574 1,340 17.5 1,574 1,340 17.5 MKS 601 1,280 -53.0 601 1,280 -53.0 Town Car 868 777 11.7 868 777 11.7 MKX 1,546 2,198 -29.7 1,546 2,198 -29.7 MKT 390 715 -45.5 390 715 -45.5 Navigator 579 726 -20.2 579 726 -20.2 Lincoln Brand 5,558 7,036 -21.0 5,558 7,036 -21.0 MERCURY BRAND Milan 0 1,881 -100.0 0 1,881 -100.0 Grand Marquis 248 1,536 -83.9 248 1,536 -83.9 Sable 0 9 -100.0 0 9 -100.0 Mariner 0 1,746 -100.0 0 1,746 -100.0 Mountaineer 0 310 -100.0 0 310 -100.0 Mercury Brand 248 5,482 -95.5 248 5,482 -95.5
  22. Drew Dowdell
    AMERICAN SUZUKI JANUARY SALES UP 26 PERCENT OVER LAST YEAR Suzuki celebrates fourth consecutive year-over-year sales increase Best ever Kizashi sales month Equator sales up 160 percent over January 2010 . <center> <table width="" border="1" bordercolor="#000000" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="1" frame="BELOW" rules="GROUPS"> <colgroup> <col width="115"> <col width="11"> <col width="39"> <col width="44"> <col width="125"> <col width="36"> <col width="48"> <col width="106"> <col width="0"> <col width="4"> </colgroup> <tbody> <tr valign="BOTTOM"> <td width="120" height="8"> </td> <td width="11"> </td> <td colspan="3" width="239"> JANUARY </td> <td colspan="3" width="221"> CYTD </td> <td colspan="2" width="13"> </td> </tr> <tr valign="BOTTOM"> <td width="120" height="9"> </td> <td width="11"> </td> <td width="39"> 2011 </td> <td width="44"> 2010 </td> <td width="125"> MTD VS. </td> <td width="36"> 2011 </td> <td width="48"> 2010 </td> <td width="106"> YTD VS. </td> <td colspan="2" width="13"> </td> </tr> <tr valign="BOTTOM"> <td width="120" height="10"> </td> <td width="11"> </td> <td width="39"> </td> <td width="44"> </td> <td width="125"> MTD PRIOR YR. </td> <td width="36"> </td> <td width="48"> </td> <td colspan="2" width="115"> YTD PRIOR YR. </td> <td width="4"> </td> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr valign="BOTTOM"> <td width="120" height="7"> GRAND VITARA: </td> <td width="11"> </td> <td width="39"> 489 </td> <td width="44"> 532 </td> <td width="125"> -8% </td> <td width="36"> 489 </td> <td width="48"> 532 </td> <td width="106"> -8% </td> <td colspan="2" width="13"> </td> </tr> <tr valign="BOTTOM"> <td width="120" height="7"> EQUATOR: </td> <td width="11"> </td> <td width="39"> 148 </td> <td width="44"> 57 </td> <td width="125"> 160% </td> <td width="36"> 148 </td> <td width="48"> 57 </td> <td width="106"> 160% </td> <td colspan="2" width="13"> </td> </tr> <tr valign="BOTTOM"> <td width="120" height="7"> SX4: </td> <td width="11"> </td> <td width="39"> 978 </td> <td width="44"> 1,156 </td> <td width="125"> -15% </td> <td width="36"> 978 </td> <td width="48"> 1,156 </td> <td width="106"> -15% </td> <td colspan="2" width="13"> </td> </tr> <tr valign="BOTTOM"> <td width="120" height="7"> KIZASHI </td> <td width="11"> </td> <td width="39"> 940 </td> <td width="44"> 197 </td> <td width="125"> 377% </td> <td width="36"> 940 </td> <td width="48"> 197 </td> <td width="106"> 377% </td> <td colspan="2" width="13"> </td> </tr> <tr valign="BOTTOM"> <td width="120" height="7"> XL7: </td> <td width="11"> </td> <td width="39"> 7 </td> <td width="44"> 95 </td> <td width="125"> -93% </td> <td width="36"> 7 </td> <td width="48"> 95 </td> <td width="106"> -93% </td> <td colspan="2" width="13"> </td> </tr> <tr valign="BOTTOM"> <td width="120" height="7"> FORENZA/RENO: </td> <td width="11"> </td> <td width="39"> 0 </td> <td width="44"> 3 </td> <td width="125"> 0% </td> <td width="36"> 0 </td> <td width="48"> 3 </td> <td width="106"> 0% </td> <td colspan="2" width="13"> </td> </tr> <tr valign="BOTTOM"> <td width="120" height="6"> TOTAL: </td> <td width="11"> </td> <td width="39"> 2,562 </td> <td width="44"> 2,040 </td> <td width="125"> 26% </td> <td width="36"> 2,562 </td> <td width="48"> 2,040 </td> <td width="106"> 26% </td> <td colspan="2" width="13"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </center> 2011 Suzuki Auto Product Line Suzuki Auto’s versatile line of vehicles includes the spirited four-door SX4 Sport, all-wheel-drive five-door SX4 Crossover, SX4 SportBack athletic hatch, refined Grand Vitara compact SUV, award-winning Equator pickup truck and performance-oriented Kizashi sedan. Every vehicle in the line provides Suzuki’s standout virtues of durability, leading-edge style and high-end features at very competitive prices. All 2011 Suzuki automobiles are backed by America’s #1 Warranty: a 100,000-mile/seven-year, fully transferable, zero-deductible powertrain limited warranty.
  23. Drew Dowdell
    Volkswagen of America Announces Stable January Sales Company reports a dramatic 51 percent increase in TDI sales and ramps up for six exciting new model introductions in 2011; Jetta sales up 28 percent HERNDON, Va., February 1, 2011 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported 18,401 units sold in January 2011, a 2.1 percent increase over prior year sales. TDI Clean Diesel sales were up 51 percent over January 2010; and Jetta sales were up 28 percent, lead by the all-new Jetta. "We are pleased to see our new products such as Jetta and Touareg doing so well in the market," said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "Because of that success, we are seeing some product shortages on key models that affected our sales in January." The global best-selling Golf is enjoying renewed popularity in the U.S. with sales up 69 percent compared to January 2010. The recently redesigned Touareg saw a 58 percent increase; its hybrid, TDI and gasoline offerings prove appealing to consumer desire for multiple powertrain options. Volkswagen models secured top positions in the recently released Strategic Vision 2010 Total Value Index. Volkswagen Golf, CC and Routan secured first place in their respective segments. Strategic Vision is the industry's most comprehensive value study, ranking the best vehicles per dollar spent. Overall, Volkswagen Group of America was the full-line leader in Total Value for the second consecutive year. Volkswagen of America, Inc. Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Eos, New Beetle, New Beetle Convertible, Passat, Passat Wagon, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, CC, Tiguan, Touareg and Routan through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. All 2011 Volkswagens come standard-equipped with Electronic Stabilization Program. This is important because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com or www.media.vw.com to learn more. <br class="spacer_"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="113"> VW - US Snapshot </td><td valign="top" width="48"> </td><td valign="top" width="48"> </td><td valign="top" width="42"> </td><td valign="top" width="39"> </td><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="139">---------- YEAR-TO-DATE ----- </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113"><br class="spacer_"> </td><td valign="top" width="48">January-11 Actual </td><td valign="top" width="48">January-10 Actual </td><td valign="top" width="42">Yr/Yr % change </td><td valign="top" width="39">Actual Vs. Target </td><td valign="top" width="48">January-11 YTD Actual </td><td valign="top" width="48">January-10 YTD Actual </td><td valign="top" width="42">Yr/Yr % change </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113">Rabbit/Golf </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">1,035 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">612 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">69.1% </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">23.2% </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">1,035 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">612 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">69.1% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113">GTI A5/A6 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">969 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">933 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">3.9% </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">-0.1% </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">969 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">933 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">3.9% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113">R32 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">- </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">- </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">N/A </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">N/A </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">- </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">- </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">N/A </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113">Total Rabbit/Golf/GTI/R32 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">2,004 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">1,545 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">29.7% </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">10.7% </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">2,004 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">1,545 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">29.7% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113">Jetta Sdn A5/A6 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">9,742 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">7,569 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">28.7% </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">3.2% </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">9,742 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">7,569 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">28.7% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113"> SportWagen A5/A6 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">1,718 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">1,324 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">29.8% </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">7.4% </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">1,718 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">1,324 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">29.8% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113">Total Jetta </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">11,460 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">8,893 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">28.9% </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">3.8% </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">11,460 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">8,893 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">28.9% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113">New Beetle - Coupe </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">107 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">1,943 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">-94.5% </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">33.8% </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">107 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">1,943 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">-94.5% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113"> - Convertible </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">164 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">224 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">-26.8% </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">-18.0% </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">164 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">224 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">-26.8% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113">Total New Beetle </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">271 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">2,167 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">-87.5% </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">-3.2% </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">271 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">2,167 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">-87.5% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113">Eos </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">249 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">325 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">-23.4% </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">-26.8% </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">249 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">325 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">-23.4% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113">Passat Sdn </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">76 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">584 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">-87.0% </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">8.6% </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">76 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">584 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">-87.0% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113"> Wgn </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">32 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">172 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">-81.4% </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">60.0% </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">32 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">172 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">-81.4% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113">Total Passat </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">108 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">756 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">-85.7% </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">20.0% </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">108 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">756 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">-85.7% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113">CC </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">1,383 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">1,891 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">-26.9% </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">-20.5% </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">1,383 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">1,891 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">-26.9% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113">Tiguan </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">1,539 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">1,424 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">8.1% </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">-13.1% </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">1,539 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">1,424 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">8.1% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113">Touareg </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">495 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">314 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">57.6% </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">-6.6% </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">495 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">314 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">57.6% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113">Routan </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">892 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">704 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">26.7% </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">12.9% </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">892 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48">704 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">26.7% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="113"> </td><td valign="top" width="48"><br class="spacer_"> </td><td valign="top" width="48"><br class="spacer_"> </td><td valign="top" width="42"><br class="spacer_"> </td><td valign="top" width="39"><br class="spacer_"> </td><td valign="top" width="48"><br class="spacer_"> </td><td valign="top" width="48"><br class="spacer_"> </td><td valign="top" width="42"><br class="spacer_"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="bottom" width="113">TOTAL </td><td valign="bottom" width="48"> 18,401 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48"> 18,019 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">2.1% </td><td valign="bottom" width="39">0.1% </td><td valign="bottom" width="48"> 18,401 </td><td valign="bottom" width="48"> 18,019 </td><td valign="bottom" width="42">2.1% </td></tr></tbody></table>
  24. Drew Dowdell
    Hyundai Motor America Reports Record January Sales - Total sales up 22 percent, retail sales up 58 percent - 2011 Elantra and Equus off to stellar starts - Hyundai begins voluntary monthly fuel economy reporting FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced record January sales of 37,214 units, up 22 percent versus 2010. January retail sales were up 58 percent from last year thanks to continued strong performance from Sonata (sales up 150 percent) and the concurrent launches of the all-new 40-mpg Elantra, Sonata Hybrid and Equus premium luxury sedan. Fleet mix was 12 percent. "Our January sales results were encouraging, continuing the momentum of our best year ever, amidst signals that the economy is stabilizing on a trajectory of steady, sustained growth," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's executive vice president, national sales. Sales of the American-made Elantra and Sonata were up 26 percent and 150 percent, respectively. Genesis continued its impressive growth with the 19th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases. Equus, Hyundai's all-new flagship outsold several flagship competitors in its first full month of sales. According to Automotive Lease Guide, Equus residual value is unsurpassed by Lexus LS, BMW 7-Series, and Mercedes S-Class. Hyundai sold 4,792 cars (2011 Elantra sedan and 2011 Sonata Hybrid) with 40-mpg EPA fuel economy highway ratings, in keeping with its commitment to put more 40-mpg cars on the road than any other automaker in 2011. "It makes sense for all of us to be more transparent with sales data on high fuel-efficiency vehicles," said John Krafcik, Hyundai Motor America's president and CEO. "At Hyundai, 40-mpg isn't a marketing charade. High-volume, high-value cars like our 2011 Elantra sedan, which gets 40-mpg across the board without extra cost fuel economy packages, demonstrate our commitment to leading the industry in fuel efficiency. We'd love to see other automakers report sales of their 40-mpg models." Beginning this month, Hyundai Motor America will also begin reporting monthly sales-weighted Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) results for the Hyundai brand to provide journalists, policy-makers and consumers with additional data to promote more meaningful dialogue on the feasibility of future fuel efficiency targets for the industry. Today, industry fuel economy reporting lags sales reporting as official CAFE data is calculated on a completed model year basis, with the most recent data published in November 2010, covering the 2009 model year. For January 2011, Hyundai's sales-weighted CAFE level was 34.7 miles per gallon, with a model year mix for the month of 86 percent 2011 and 14 percent 2010 model year vehicles. This is a significant increase from Hyundai's most recent official CAFE level for the 2009 model year of 31.7 mpg. "In 2008, Hyundai had committed to achieve a CAFE level of at least 35 mpg by 2015. Since then, we've redoubled our efforts to introduce affordable fuel-efficient technology across our lineup, and now we can confidently project achieving a 35 mpg average several years early," said John Krafcik, Hyundai Motor America's president and CEO. "With 2025 CAFE targets being discussed in the 47-to-62 mpg range, Hyundai's fuel economy and sales achievements across a wide range of vehicle segments may provide some confidence to policy-makers that this industry can achieve remarkable fuel efficiency gains without compromising vehicle sales, appeal, value, or customer satisfaction." HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through about 800 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program which includes the 5-year/60,000 mile fully transferable bumper-to-bumper warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty, 5-year complimentary Roadside Assistance, and the job-loss vehicle return program. For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com. <table orgfontsize="12px" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: medium none;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0"><col orgfontsize="12px" style="padding: 0pt 5.4pt 2pt;"><col orgfontsize="12px" style="padding: 0pt 5.4pt 2pt;"><col orgfontsize="12px" style="padding: 0pt 5.4pt 2pt;"><col orgfontsize="12px" style="padding: 0pt 5.4pt 2pt;"><col orgfontsize="12px" style="padding: 0pt 5.4pt 2pt;"><tbody orgfontsize="12px"><tr orgfontsize="12px"><td orgfontsize="12px" colspan="5" style="border-bottom: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom"><br orgfontsize="12px"></td><td orgfontsize="12px"> </td></tr><tr orgfontsize="12px"><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">CARLINE </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">JAN/2011 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">JAN/2010 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">CY/2011 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">CY/2010 </td><td orgfontsize="12px"> </td></tr><tr orgfontsize="12px"><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">ACCENT </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">4,244 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">5,747 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">4,244 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">5,747 </td><td orgfontsize="12px"> </td></tr><tr orgfontsize="12px"><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">SONATA </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">13,261 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">5,306 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">13,261 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">5,306 </td><td orgfontsize="12px"> </td></tr><tr orgfontsize="12px"><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">ELANTRA </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">9,659 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">7,690 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">9,659 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">7,690 </td><td orgfontsize="12px"> </td></tr><tr orgfontsize="12px"><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">SANTA FE </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">4,415 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">7,204 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">4,415 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">7,204 </td><td orgfontsize="12px"> </td></tr><tr orgfontsize="12px"><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">AZERA </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">156 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">269 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">156 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">269 </td><td orgfontsize="12px"> </td></tr><tr orgfontsize="12px"><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">TUCSON </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">2,863 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">2,216 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">2,863 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">2,216 </td><td orgfontsize="12px"> </td></tr><tr orgfontsize="12px"><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">VERACRUZ </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">579 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">401 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">579 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">401 </td><td orgfontsize="12px"> </td></tr><tr orgfontsize="12px"><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">GENESIS </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">1,783 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">1,670 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">1,783 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">1,670 </td><td orgfontsize="12px"> </td></tr><tr orgfontsize="12px"><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">EQUUS </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">254 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">0 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">254 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">0 </td><td orgfontsize="12px"> </td></tr><tr orgfontsize="12px"><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">TOTAL </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">37,214 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">30,503 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">37,214 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">30,503 </td><td orgfontsize="12px"> </td></tr><tr orgfontsize="12px"><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">MEMO: 40 – MPG CARS </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">4,792 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom"><br orgfontsize="12px"></td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">4,792 </td><td orgfontsize="12px" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom"><br orgfontsize="12px"></td><td orgfontsize="12px"> </td></tr></tbody></table>
  25. Drew Dowdell
    Toyota Reports January Sales TORRANCE, Calif. (Feb. 1, 2011) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported January sales results of 115,856 units. With 24 selling days in January 2010 and 2011, sales were up 17.3 percent over the year-ago month on a daily selling rate (DSR) and unadjusted raw volume basis. The Toyota Division posted January sales of 102,996 units, an increase of 23.7 percent over the same period last year. The Lexus Division reported sales of 12,860 units, a decrease of 17.1 percent from last January. Toyota Division Toyota Division passenger cars recorded sales of 56,270 units, up 14.7 over last January. Passenger car sales were led by Corolla with sales of 20,581 units for the month, up 20.2 percent over last January. Camry and Camry Hybrid posted combined January sales of 18,145 units, an increase of 14.9 percent year-over-year. The Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted January sales of 10,635 units, up 25.4 percent over the year-ago month. Toyota Division light trucks posted January sales of 46,726 units, an increase of 36.5 percent year-over-year. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV, which recorded monthly sales of 11,196, an increase of 41.8 percent over last January. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of 7,507 units for the month, up 67.6 percent year-over-year. The 4Runner mid-size SUV reported sales of 3,829 units, an increase of 27.4 percent over the year-ago month. The Tacoma mid-size pickup posted sales of 7,140 units for the month, up 5.8 percent over last January. The Tundra full-size pickup posted sales of 6,087 units, up 55.9 percent over the year ago month. "We are encouraged by last month’s results, which show continued strength in both the passenger and light truck segments,” said Bob Carter, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. "Loyalty and conquest rates have returned to historical levels and we believe our ‘#1 for a Reason’ advertising campaign, launching this month, will help build on our early sales momentum.” Scion posted January sales of 3,275 units, an increase of 7.9 percent year-over-year. The tC sports coupe led the way with sales of 1,351 units, up 57.5 percent over last January. The xB urban utility vehicle posted January sales of 1,298 units. The xD reported sales of 791 units for the month. Lexus Division Lexus reported passenger car sales of 5,561 units, down 30.6 percent over the year-ago month. The entry luxury sedan ES led Lexus passenger car sales with sales of 2,215 units. The IS luxury sports sedan reported combined sales of 1,992 units Lexus light trucks recorded sales of 7,299 units, down 2.7 percent from last January. Lexus light truck sales were led by the RX, which posted combined January sales of 5,881 units, up 3.4 percent over the year-ago month. The GX mid-size luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 1,135 units. TMS Hybrids TMS posted January sales of 13,409 hybrid vehicles. Toyota Division posted sales of 12,184 hybrids for the month. Lexus Division reported sales 1,225 hybrids in January.
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