Audi of America Reports May Sales

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc. announced today auto sales for the month of May totaling 8,534, a slight decrease of 2.9% from last year's figures, however, the brand expects to record an increase in market share for the month. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales continued their record-setting trend; compared with last year's May figures, CPO sales rose to 3,364 units, an increase of 42.7%.

"Our recent advertising and marketing campaigns have driven consumer awareness and consideration of Audi to record levels," said Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president, Audi of America. "With dealers reporting strong traffic, nearly 12,000 consumers chose to buy Audi in May. I look forward to continuing this trend as more consumers experience driving and owning an Audi."

As auto buyers nationwide adjusted to high gas prices and a tighter economy, Audi's combined offering of luxury and fuel economy bucked industry trends. Nationwide, Audi sales of the A4 jumped 21.5%, the A4 Cabriolet grew by 12.5%, and the TT continued its successful run with a 5.1% increase.

To date, Audi has sold 36,820 vehicles in 2008, a 2.9% decrease over the previous year; CPO sales for 2008 total 15,454, an increase of 45.5% over 2007.

                              -----YEAR TO DATE-----
                   May-08   May-07   Yr/Yr %   May-08     May-07    Yr/Yr %
                   Actual   Actual   change  YTD actual YTD actual  change
Audi Q7           1,121    1,958    -42.7%     6,053      9,313    -35.0%


Source: Audi of America, Inc.  

Suzuki Auto Sets All-Time May Sales Record

   * Suzuki sales up two percent for month, propelled by SX4 lineup
   * May sales bring 2008 volume to 46,463 vehicles

BREA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Suzuki Motor Corp. today announced automotive sales of 10,364 units in May, an increase of two percent over May 2007 and the best May sales in company history. The monthly results bring Suzuki’s year-to-date figures to 46,463 vehicles.

Suzuki sales continue to be fueled by the popular SX4 model line, which sold an impressive 3,970 units, an increase of 158 percent over 2007. Sales of the XL7 crossover SUV and Grand Vitara compact SUV also contributed to Suzuki’s May increase with 1,497 and 1,455 units sold, respectively.

“In spite of the challenges facing the U.S. economy, Suzuki’s record-setting May and strong 2008 sales have helped us continue to gain market share in a competitive automotive landscape,” said Mark Harano, president of American Suzuki Automotive Operations. “And with our current line of fuel-efficient, affordable vehicles, driven by the dynamic SX4 Sport and SX4 Crossover, we’re confident that our sales momentum will continue well into the summer driving season and beyond.”

2008 Suzuki Auto Product Line

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


     
May CYTD
2008 2007 % Change    2008  2007  % Change


GRAND VITARA: 1,455 1,949 -25% 6,328 8,745  -28%
XL7: 1,497 2,132 -30% 15,251 11,064 38%
SX4/AERIO: 3,975 1,538 158% 14,421 6,776 113%
FORENZA/RENO: 3,437 4,514 -24% 10,458 19,974 -48%
OTHER 0 57 0% 5 604 -99%
TOTAL: 10,364 10,190 2% 46,463 47,163 -1%

Source: Suzuki Auto