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June 2009 - Truck , SUV, and crossover sales numbers - Ford sales up!!
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May 2009 - Truck , SUV, and crossover sales numbers
April 2009 - Truck , SUV, and crossover sales numbers
march 2009 - Truck , SUV, and crossover sales numbers
February 2009 - Truck , SUV, and crossover sales numbers
January 2009 - Truck , SUV, and crossover sales numbers
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Ford Customers Drive Higher Share, Production
- Customers purchase Ford Fusion, Ford Flex and hybrids in record numbers
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 148,153, down 11 percent versus a year ago
- June market share up 3 points versus year ago; second-quarter and first-half market share also higher
- Higher-than-expected customer demand prompts Ford to announce production increase
- Ford helps dealers and customers get ready for "Cash for Clunkers" program; "Let Ford Recycle Your Ride" at www.ford.com shows customers which vehicles qualify
DEARBORN, Mich., July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Customer demand for new products helped Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) increase market share in June, even as Ford continued to de-escalate incentive spending. Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 148,153, down 11 percent versus a year ago, which is believed to be the month's lowest decline among major auto manufacturers.
"We're making steady progress and are firmly focused on our Plan to build a sustainable and exciting Ford," said Jim Farley, Ford group vice president, Marketing and Communications. "We remain grounded, however, given challenging industry and economic conditions."
Sales of the Ford Fusion were 18,561, a June sales record and up 26 percent versus a year ago. Ford Flex sales were 4,784, a record for any month since it hit dealerships in June 2008. Sales of the company's hybrid vehicles totaled 3,649, a June sales record and up 91 percent versus a year ago.
"Customers tell us they love our new products, and they're not holding back on their investments in higher series levels and top-shelf options," said Farley.
"Customers are showing us just how much they value the quality, fuel efficiency, safety and smart technology incorporated in our new product lineup," he added. "This is an exciting time for Ford, which has more new vehicles in the market this year than any other automaker."
Internal and external studies show a positive trend in the percentage of consumers with favorable opinions about Ford, and growing numbers of consumers who are willing to consider purchasing a Ford product thanks to improved fuel economy, smart technology and higher residual values.
Other Sales Highlights
-- Ford Mustang sales to retail customers nearly matched year-ago levels.
The new 2010 Mustang, which debuted in May, achieved a 52 percent
conquest rate in June - one of the highest for any Ford product.
-- Retail sales for the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner small utility
vehicles were equal to a year ago. The Escape and Mariner are
available with hybrid engines making them the most fuel-efficient
utility vehicles in America.
-- Retail sales for the Ford F-Series and Ranger pickup trucks were
higher than a year ago. The new F-150 pickup offers customers
best-in-class capability and unsurpassed fuel economy and the Ranger
is the most fuel-efficient compact pickup in America.
-- Mercury Milan sales to retail customers also neared year ago levels.
Like the Fusion, the new 2010 Milan has a hybrid version. The Fusion
and Milan are the most fuel-efficient mid-size sedans in America.
-- Although Lincoln sales were lower than a year ago, Lincoln gained
market share in the luxury segment in the first half of 2009 versus a
year ago. This primarily reflects the strength of the all-new Lincoln
MKS sedan. A new Lincoln MKZ sedan debuted in March, and an all-new
Lincoln MKT crossover will be introduced later this year.
Inventories and Production
At the end of June, Ford vehicle inventories totaled 343,000 (equivalent to 60 days' supply). This level was 8,000 vehicles lower than at the end of May and 214,000 vehicles lower than a year ago.
Given tightly controlled inventories and higher-than-expected demand for its products, Ford announced plans to increase third-quarter production by 25,000 vehicles to 485,000, up 67,000 vehicles (16 percent) versus a year ago.
"Cash for Clunkers"
The new federal "Cash for Clunkers" legislation that allows U.S. consumers to receive government-backed incentives for trading in older, less fuel-efficient vehicles is welcome news for Ford, Farley said.
"Our global experience with similar programs teaches us that reaching out to dealers and customers quickly and directly is the key to success," said Farley. "Our new web-based tool was operational last week. At www.ford.com, dealers and customers can 'Let Ford Recycle Your Ride' and find out whether their vehicle is eligible for a voucher as well as what new Ford vehicles qualify under the program."
"The timing of the program couldn't be better because we have the freshest lineup in the industry, and many Ford vehicles lead in fuel economy," he added. "There's even more to come in the second half of the year, with the arrivals of the all-new Ford Taurus, Ford Transit Connect, Lincoln MKT and the introduction of EcoBoost engine technology on the Taurus SHO, Ford Flex and Lincoln MKS and MKT.
Note: The sales data included in this release and the accompanying tables are based largely on data reported by dealers representing their sales to retail and fleet customers.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY JUNE 2009 U.S. SALES
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June % Year-To-Date %
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2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
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Sales By Brand
Ford 133,684 145,715 -8.3 660,348 979,571 -32.6
Lincoln 7,137 9,718 -26.6 40,710 56,894 -28.4
Mercury 7,332 11,657 -37.1 44,694 72,595 -38.4
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Total Ford, Lincoln
and Mercury 148,153 167,090 -11.3 745,752 1,109,060 -32.8
Volvo 7,042 7,001 0.6 29,746 46,181 -35.6
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Total Ford Motor
Company 155,195 174,091 -10.9 775,498 1,155,241 -32.9
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury
Sales By Type
Cars 54,040 65,109 -17.0 280,052 400,445 -30.1
Crossover Utility
Vehicles 32,450 33,906 -4.3 166,322 213,057 -21.9
Sport Utility Vehicles 10,082 12,664 -20.4 44,037 98,708 -55.4
Trucks and Vans 51,581 55,411 -6.9 255,341 396,850 -35.7
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Total Trucks 94,113 101,981 -7.7 465,700 708,615 -34.3
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Total Vehicles 148,153 167,090 -11.3 745,752 1,109,060 -32.8
FORD BRAND JUNE 2009 U.S. SALES
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June % Year-To-Date %
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2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
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Crown Victoria 3,580 3,929 -8.9 18,183 27,440 -33.7
Taurus 2,268 4,099 -44.7 17,381 31,916 -45.5
Fusion 18,561 14,726 26.0 85,146 87,923 -3.2
Focus 12,573 17,950 -30.0 69,354 123,449 -43.8
Mustang 7,632 10,893 -29.9 33,788 55,053 -38.6
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Ford Cars 44,614 51,597 -13.5 223,852 325,781 -31.3
Flex 4,784 1,379 246.9 20,061 1,379 1,354.7
Edge 7,729 9,993 -22.7 41,260 68,727 -40.0
Escape 15,385 15,099 1.9 76,402 92,065 -17.0
Taurus X 513 2,217 -76.9 5,284 14,769 -64.2
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Ford Crossover Utility
Vehicles 28,411 28,688 -1.0 143,007 176,940 -19.2
Expedition 3,862 3,605 7.1 13,956 32,291 -56.8
Explorer 5,219 6,819 -23.5 24,334 49,935 -51.3
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Ford Sport Utility
Vehicles 9,081 10,424 -12.9 38,290 82,226 -53.4
F-Series 35,915 38,789 -7.4 179,632 274,713 -34.6
Ranger 5,310 4,882 8.8 26,423 41,303 -36.0
Econoline/Club Wagon 10,031 10,706 -6.3 46,888 74,575 -37.1
Low Cab Forward 23 120 -80.8 144 554 -74.0
Heavy Trucks 299 509 -41.3 2,112 3,479 -39.3
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Ford Trucks and Vans 51,578 55,006 -6.2 255,199 394,624 -35.3
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Ford Brand 133,684 145,715 -8.3 660,348 979,571 -32.6
LINCOLN BRAND JUNE 2009 U.S. SALES
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June % Year-To-Date %
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2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
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MKS 1,365 385 254.5 8,461 385 2097.7
MKZ 2,114 2,622 -19.4 11,808 18,647 -36.7
Town Car 1,416 2,863 -50.5 6,105 9,039 -32.5
MKX 1,668 2,243 -25.6 11,100 17,563 -36.8
Navigator 571 1,200 -52.4 3,094 9,034 -65.8
Mark LT 3 405 -99.3 142 2,226 -93.6
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Lincoln Brand 7,137 9,718 -26.6 40,710 56,894 -28.4
MERCURY BRAND JUNE 2009 U.S. SALES
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June % Year-To-Date %
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2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
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Grand Marquis 1,639 2,548 -35.7 11,572 16,741 -30.9
Sable 502 2,121 -76.3 5,365 9,426 -43.1
Milan 2,390 2,973 -19.6 12,889 20,426 -36.9
Mariner 2,371 2,975 -20.3 12,215 18,554 -34.2
Mountaineer 430 1,040 -58.7 2,653 7,448 -64.4
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Mercury Brand 7,332 11,657 -37.1 44,694 72,595 -38.4
VOLVO BRAND JUNE 2009 U.S. SALES
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June % Year-To-Date %
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2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change
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S40 544 560 -2.9 3,548 6,772 -47.6
V50 138 209 -34.0 773 1,031 -25.0
S60 1,171 732 60.0 3,555 6,311 -43.7
S80 1,098 1,033 6.3 4,789 6,912 -30.7
V70 142 863 -83.5 913 2,102 -56.6
XC60 1,032 0 NA 3,527 0 NA
XC70 682 922 -26.0 2,814 5,634 -50.1
XC90 1,038 1,511 -31.3 4,763 11,465 -58.5
C70 806 724 11.3 3,060 3,604 -15.1
C30 391 447 -12.5 2,004 2,350 -14.7
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Volvo Brand 7,042 7,001 0.6 29,746 46,181 -35.6
Source: Ford Motor Company
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Kia Motors America Announces June Sales
June Marks Fourth Consecutive Month of Sales Increase
IRVINE, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced June sales of 26,845 units, and year-to-date sales of 147,404 total units. KMA posted its fourth consecutive month of increased sales, up 3 percent from May. Optima and Rio posted significant month-over-month increases of 57 percent and 46.9 percent respectively. In addition to healthy Optima and Rio sales, Sportage recorded strong sales of 6,267 units in June, a 42.1-percent increase over May sales of 4,409.
Kia Motors is in the midst of a design-led evolution that is continued by the recent launch of the Forte compact sedan in June, followed closely by the Forte Koup, Kia Motors' first-ever two-door coupe, which is set to hit Kia retailers later this summer. The strikingly styled Denim Soul special edition also was launched in June with more special editions rolling out throughout the year, giving consumers a unique alternative for even more personalization options available at a tremendous value.
MONTH OF JUNE YEAR-TO-DATE
Model 2009 2008 2009 2008
Rio 2,468 3,337 11,742 20,961
Spectra 6,931 7,131 36,997 42,957
Optima 3,645 6,865 14,703 28,808
Amanti 169 1,117 3,371 2,090
Sportage 6,267 2,001 22,134 19,252
Sorento 1,189 1,950 15,736 11,257
Sedona 1,788 3,719 19,420 16,320
Rondo 891 2,172 9,262 15,974
Borrego 428 n/a 2,597 n/a
Soul 2,811 n/a 11,174 n/a
Forte 258 n/a 268 n/a
Total 26,845 28,292 147,404 157,619
Source: Kia Motors America
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Acura Announces June Sales Results
TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fifth consecutive month, the TL performance luxury sedan remains the top selling Acura model with sales of 3,018. Total June sales for Acura reached 8,280 units, down 36.2 percent versus last year based on the Daily Selling Rate*. Acura year-to-date sales** are 51,082 units, down 34.0 percent as compared to 2008 sales.
"In tough economic times, a smart vehicle choice is more important than ever-- and that's exactly what Acura's line of vehicles offers," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "While the new-for-2009 TSX has been a popular choice among buyers, this week Acura again raises the bar with the release of a new 2010 TSX V-6 model."
The TSX sports sedan was Acura's second best selling sedan with June sales of 1,890 units and the new 2010 TSX V-6 model goes on sale tomorrow. Acura's light truck sales were led by the MDX luxury SUV with 2,351 units sold while the turbocharged RDX crossover SUV sold 886 units.
For media information and high-resolution photos of all Acura vehicles, please visit www.acuranews.com. For consumer information, please visit www.acura.com.
*The daily selling rate is calculated with 25 selling days for June 2009 and 24 selling days for June 2008.
**Year-to-date sales based on 152 days for 2009 versus 153 days for 2008.
American Honda Vehicle Sales For June 2009
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
June June DSR** June June DSR**
2009 2008 % Chg. 2009 2008 % Chg.
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Acura Division Total 8,280 12,456 -36.2% 51,082 77,914 -34.0%
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RSX 0 0 0 1
TL * 3,018 3,454 -16.1% 17,536 23,681 -25.5%
TSX 1,890 3,869 -53.1% 14,040 17,683 -20.1%
RL 135 369 -64.9% 1,061 2,659 -59.8%
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MDX * 2,351 3,425 -34.1% 13,469 24,562 -44.8%
RDX * 886 1,339 -36.5% 4,976 9,328 -46.3%
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Selling Days 25 24 152 153
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
Source: American Honda Motor *** Inc.
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BMW Group U.S. Division Reports June 2009 Sales
- Overall sales (BMW and MINI) down 20.3 percent in June
- BMW brand increased market share after the first half of 2009
- Encouraging signs for MINI in some major metro areas of the country
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported June sales of 20,849 vehicles, a decrease of 20.3 percent from the 26,155 vehicles sold in the same month of 2008. The BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 114,448 vehicles, down 27.5 percent, compared to 157,913 vehicles sold in the first half of 2008.
BMW Brand Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 20.1 percent in June for a total of 16,744 vehicles compared to 20,944 vehicles reported in the same month a year ago. After the first six months of 2009, BMW continued to increase its market share even though sales were down 28.9 percent to 93,563 vehicles compared to 131,513 vehicles sold in the same period of 2008.
"June sales were similar to the current weather in the Northeast -- rainy but warm with some bright spots," said Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC. "The premium market continues to react to rational products. So, it's not surprising our best performing vehicles were the core BMW X5 and 3 Series."
BMW Certified Pre-Owned (CPO)
Sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles were up 21 percent, to 9,571 CPO vehicles versus 7,909 vehicles reported in June 2008. After the first half of 2009, CPO sales were up 11.5 percent, to 57,981 over the 51,986 reported in the same period of 2008.
Open hyperlink to see additional video commentary by Rich Brekus, General Manager - New Car Sales, BMW of North America, LLC regarding BMW's sales performance in June. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kparatuJu4s&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube. com%2Fmy%5Fvideos%5Fedit&feature=player_embedded )
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported sales of 4,105 automobiles, down 21.2 percent from the 5,211 cars sold in June 2008. Year-to-date, MINI USA also reported sales of 20,885 automobiles, a decrease of 20.9 percent, compared to the 26,400 cars reported after the first six months of 2008.
"This month, we saw consumers coming back into dealerships in some metro areas like Boston, New York and Los Angeles and that's encouraging," said Jim McDowell, Vice President of MINI USA. "The positive results in those three areas have helped to decouple MINI somewhat from the industry decline and we continue to outperform the market by a wide margin."
Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, June 2009
June 09 June 08 % YTD June 09 YTD June 08 %
1 Series 1,046 1,715 -39.0% 5,621 6,101 -7.9%
3 Series 8,347 9,581 -12.9% 42,872 59,908 -28.4%
Z4 361 428 -15.7% 820 3,657 -77.6%
5 Series 2,757 3,524 -21.8% 20,807 23,096 -9.9%
6 Series 274 493 -44.4% 2,126 3,576 -40.5%
7 Series 807 814 -0.9% 3,197 7,184 -55.5%
BMW passenger cars 13,592 16,555 -17.9% 75,443 103,522 -27.1%
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X3 459 1,519 -69.8% 2,956 9,611 -69.2%
X5 2,266 2,247 0.8% 13,091 16,370 -20.0%
X6 427 623 -31.5% 2,073 2,010 3.1%
BMW light trucks
(SAVs) 3,152 4,389 -28.2% 18,120 27,991 -35.3%
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BMW brand 16,744 20,944 -20.1% 93,563 131,513 -28.9%
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Cooper /S Hardtop 2,753 3,585 -23.2% 13,794 18,074 -23.7%
Cooper /S Convertible 585 694 -15.7% 2,327 3,452 -32.6%
Cooper /S Clubman 767 932 -17.7% 4,764 4,874 -2.3%
MINI brand 4,105 5,211 -21.2% 20,885 26,400 -20.9%
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TOTAL BMW of North
America, LLC 20,849 26,155 -20.3% 114,448 157,913 -27.5%
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Source: BMW of North America, LLC
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American Honda Reports June Sales
Odyssey and Pilot sales increase 11.8 percent and 7.7 percent respectively
TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor *** Inc., posted June vehicle sales of 100,420, a decline of 32.4 percent compared to June 2008 results*. American Honda year-to-date sales of 530,778 represent a 33.1 percent decrease.
Sales of Honda's Odyssey and Pilot light truck models showed gains of 11.8 percent and 7.7 percent respectively. Honda total car sales decreased by 43.8 percent to 52,662 and Honda light truck sales decreased 5.6 percent to 39,478. Honda Division posted June sales of 92,140, a decline of 32.0 percent versus June 2008.
"We're seeing signs of strength in our light truck segments with solid gains for Honda's Odyssey and Pilot models this month," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "American families clearly still have a need for the value and versatility that Honda vehicles have to offer."
The Acura Division posted June 2009 sales of 8,280, a decrease of 36.2 percent compared to June 2008.
*The daily selling rate is calculated with 25 days for June 2009 and 24 days for June 2008. The year-to-date daily selling rate is calculated with 152 days for 2009 and 153 days for 2008. All percentages represent the daily selling rate.
American Honda Vehicle Sales For June 2009
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
June June DSR** June June DSR**
2009 2008 % Chg. 2009 2008 % Chg.
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American Honda Total 100,420 142,539 -32.4% 530,778 798,358 -33.1%
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Total Car Sales 57,705 97,639 -43.3% 319,962 496,359 -35.1%
Total Truck Sales 42,715 44,900 -8.7% 210,816 301,999 -29.7%
Honda Total
Car Sales 52,662 89,947 -43.8% 287,325 452,335 -36.1%
Honda Total
Truck Sales 39,478 40,136 -5.6% 192,371 268,109 -27.8%
Acura Total
Car Sales 5,043 7,692 -37.1% 32,637 44,024 -25.4%
Acura Total
Truck Sales 3,237 4,764 -34.8% 18,445 33,890 -45.2%
Domestic Car Sales * 45,242 71,463 -39.2% 243,615 369,256 -33.6%
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Honda Division 42,224 68,009 -40.4% 226,079 345,575 -34.1%
Acura Division 3,018 3,454 -16.1% 17,536 23,681 -25.5%
Domestic Truck Sales * 40,502 36,849 5.5% 191,665 233,870 -17.5%
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Honda Division 37,265 32,085 11.5% 173,220 199,980 -12.8%
Acura Division 3,237 4,764 -34.8% 18,445 33,890 -45.2%
Import Car Sales 12,463 26,176 -54.3% 76,347 127,103 -39.5%
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Honda Division 10,438 21,938 -54.3% 61,246 106,760 -42.3%
Acura Division 2,025 4,238 -54.1% 15,101 20,343 -25.3%
Import Truck Sales 2,213 8,051 -73.6% 19,151 68,129 -71.7%
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Honda Division 2,213 8,051 -73.6% 19,151 68,129 -71.7%
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MODEL BREAKOUTS BY
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Honda Division Total 92,140 130,083 -32.0% 479,696 720,444 -33.0%
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Fit 5,585 10,003 -46.4% 29,722 39,787 -24.8%
Accord * 23,955 39,704 -42.1% 131,043 205,862 -35.9%
Memo: Accord
Hybrid 0 7 1 191 -99.5%
Civic * 20,954 39,967 -49.7% 118,459 204,961 -41.8%
Memo: Civic
Hybrid 1,583 2,710 -43.9% 12,328 19,032 -34.8%
S2000 89 273 -68.7% 574 1,719 -66.4%
Insight 2,079 0 7,524 0
FCX 0 0 0 6
FCX Clarity 0 0 3 0
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Odyssey * 14,670 12,602 11.8% 56,554 72,589 -21.6%
Pilot * 8,171 7,282 7.7% 42,298 55,476 -23.3%
CR-V * 13,720 15,794 -16.6% 78,917 104,811 -24.2%
Element * 1,306 2,211 -43.3% 6,827 15,834 -56.6%
Ridgeline 1,611 2,247 -31.2% 7,775 19,399 -59.7%
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Acura Division Total 8,280 12,456 -36.2% 51,082 77,914 -34.0%
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RSX 0 0 0 1
TL * 3,018 3,454 -16.1% 17,536 23,681 -25.5%
TSX 1,890 3,869 -53.1% 14,040 17,683 -20.1%
RL 135 369 -64.9% 1,061 2,659 -59.8%
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MDX * 2,351 3,425 -34.1% 13,469 24,562 -44.8%
RDX * 886 1,339 -36.5% 4,976 9,328 -46.3%
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Selling Days 25 24 152 153
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
June June DSR** June June DSR**
2009 2008 % Chg. 2009 2008 % Chg.
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Hybrid 3,662 2,717 29.4% 19,853 19,223 4.0%
Source: American Honda Motor *** Inc.
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Nissan North America Announces June Sales
FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) (NASDAQ:NSANY) today reported sales for June of 58,298 units versus 75,847 units a year ago, a decrease of 23.1 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles decreased 21.9 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 32.3 percent.
NNA INFORMATION
-- Combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti of 58,298 units, compared with
last June's sales of 75,847 units, marked a decrease of 23.1 percent.
-- To ensure consistency in our global sales reporting, Nissan North
America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis,
unadjusted for the number of selling days in the month. This June had
25 selling days, and June 2008 had 24 selling days.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
-- Nissan vehicles saw sales of 51,994 units in June compared with 66,543
units sold in June 2008, a 21.9 percent decrease.
-- Maxima sales for June totaled 4,560 vehicles, a 71.1 percent increase
over sales of 2,656 in June 2008.
-- Sales of the 370Z rose 11.3 percent in June 2009 compared with the
same month last year.
-- June was the first full sales month for cube(R) with 2,137 units.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
-- Infiniti sales for June were 6,304 units, down from 9,304 units a year
ago, a decline of 32.3 percent. The all-new G Convertible went on
sale June 18.
-- Sales of the Infiniti QX56 rose 28.2 percent in June 2009 compared
with a year earlier.
NISSAN DIVISION
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June June Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD
2009 2008 % chg 2009 2008 % chg
Nissan Division
Total 51,994 66,543 -21.9 309,296 460,452 -32.8
Versa 5,473 8,873 -38.3 31,869 45,625 -30.2
Sentra 5,834 10,918 -46.6 34,248 59,104 -42.1
Cube 2,137 0 n/a 3,882 0 n/a
Altima 16,350 24,541 -33.4 96,428 158,006 -39.0
Maxima 4,560 2,656 71.7 23,418 21,320 9.8
350/370Z 924 830 11.3 8,127 6,577 23.6
GT-R 150 0 n/a 867 0 n/a
Total Car 35,428 47,818 -25.9 198,839 290,632 -31.6
Frontier 2,036 2,399 -15.1 12,144 23,572 -48.5
Titan 1,290 1,260 2.4 8,804 17,185 -48.8
Xterra 1,161 1,206 -3.7 7,399 15,239 -51.4
Pathfinder 1,320 1,436 -8.1 8,538 17,066 -50.0
Armada 625 866 -27.8 4,250 8,629 -50.7
Rogue 5,933 6,022 -1.5 37,277 36,834 1.2
Murano 3,212 4,443 -27.7 27,012 41,774 -35.3
Quest 989 1,093 -9.5 5,033 9,521 -47.1
Total Truck 16,566 18,725 -11.5 110,457 169,820 -35.0
North American
produced 39,638 55,248 -28.3 232,131 375,267 -38.1
Car 32,217 46,988 -31.4 185,963 284,055 -34.5
Truck 7,421 8,260 -10.2 46,168 91,212 -49.4
Import 12,356 11,295 9.4 77,165 85,185 -9.4
Car 3,211 830 286.9 12,876 6,577 95.8
Truck 9,145 10,465 -12.6 64,289 78,608 -18.2
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June June Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD
2009 2008 % chg 2009 2008 % chg
Infiniti Division
Total 6,304 9,305 -32.3 38,448 61,870 -37.9
G Sedan 2,714 3,825 -29.0 15,079 24,904 -39.5
G Coupe /
Convertible 1,348 1,781 -24.3 6,124 11,656 -47.5
M 682 1,222 -44.2 4,950 8,777 -43.6
QX56 550 429 28.2 2,319 4,595 -49.5
EX 448 1,042 -57.0 4,088 6,253 -34.6
FX 562 1,006 -44.1 5,888 5,685 3.6
Total Car 4,744 6,828 -30.5 26,153 45,337 -42.3
Total Truck 1,560 2,477 -37.0 12,295 16,533 -25.6
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June June Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD
2009 2008 % chg 2009 2008 % chg
TOTAL VEHICLE 58,298 75,848 -23.1 347,744 522,322 -33.4
Total Car 40,172 54,646 -26.5 224,992 335,969 -33.0
Total Truck 18,126 21,202 -14.5 122,752 186,353 -34.1
Selling days 25 24 152 153
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Source: Nissan North America
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Clean Diesel Fuels Volkswagen's June Sales
Over 25 percent of sales were Clean Diesel TDI's
HERNDON, Va., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced June 2009 sales of 19,027 units, representing an 18 percent decrease over June 2008. However, Volkswagen's award winning clean diesels posted their best sales month since their re-launch with 5,072 units, representing an impressive 26 percent of total sales.
The Jetta SportWagen once again posted its best sales month ever with sales of 1,982 units. Clean diesel TDI's accounted for 81 percent of SportWagen sales, 40 percent of Jetta sedan sales, and 29 percent of Touareg sales.
"Volkswagen of America is encouraged by the momentum of our clean diesel TDI sales," said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "It appears that U.S. consumers are starting to realize the many benefits of today's clean diesels--vehicles that attain more than 30 percent better fuel economy while emitting 25 percent less greenhouse gas emission, all without sacrificing driving dynamics," Barnes added.
Volkswagen also announced today that they have been named a corporate leader in Strategic Visions Total Quality Index(R) (TQI). For 2009, Volkswagen has the most models across the segments that were measured than any other brand--New Beetle, Rabbit, Jetta, CC, and Tiguan were all recognized as TQI leaders in their respective segments.
VW-US Snapshot
June-09 June-08
Actual Actual Yr/Yr % change
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Rabbit 547 2,542 -78.5%
GTI 713 1,270 -43.9%
R32 2 285 -99.3%
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Total Rabbit/GTI/R32 1,262 4,097 -69.2%
Jetta Sdn 8,431 8,698 -3.1%
SportWagen 1,982 275 620.7%
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Total Jetta 10,413 8,973 16.0%
New Beetle - Coupe 581 1,855 -68.7%
- Convertible 492 1,536 -68.0%
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Total New Beetle 1,073 3,391 -68.4%
Eos 819 1,632 -49.8%
Passat Sdn 705 2,821 -75.0%
Wgn 204 690 -70.4%
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Total Passat 909 3,511 -74.1%
CC 1,214 - N/A
Tiguan 908 1,044 -13.0%
Touareg 330 560 -41.1%
Routan 2,099 - N/A
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TOTAL 19,027 23,208 -18.0%
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June-09 June-08
YTD Actual YTD Actual Yr/Yr % change
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Rabbit 3,955 11,795 -66.5%
GTI 3,527 6,372 -44.6%
R32 135 2,203 -93.9%
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Total Rabbit/GTI/R32 7,617 20,370 -62.6%
Jetta Sdn 39,107 46,113 -15.2%
SportWagen 7,536 275 2640.4%
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Total Jetta 46,643 46,388 0.5%
New Beetle - Coupe 4,639 8,233 -43.7%
- Convertible 2,353 6,848 -65.6%
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Total New Beetle 6,992 15,081 -53.6%
Eos 3,797 8,266 -54.1%
Passat Sdn 4,899 16,179 -69.7%
Wgn 1,222 3,613 -66.2%
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Total Passat 6,121 19,792 -69.1%
CC 9,504 N/A
Tiguan 6,115 1,723 254.9%
Touareg 1,929 3,904 -50.6%
Routan 8,290 N/A
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Toyota Reports June and First-Half Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported half-year sales of 770,449 vehicles. TMS saw improvements in the second quarter, posting sales of 410,777 units, an increase 11.2 percent over the first quarter, on a daily selling rate basis. For the month of June, TMS recorded sales of 131,654 units, a decrease of 34.6 percent from last June.
The Toyota Division posted June sales of 114,780 units, down 36.3 percent from the year-ago month. The Lexus Division reported sales of 16,874 for the month, a decrease of 20 percent from last June.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded June sales of 75,487 units, down 39.1 percent from the same period last year. Camry and Camry Hybrid remained Toyota's volume leader in June, posting combined monthly sales of 26,394 units. The all-new redesigned Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted June sales of 12,998 units, up 6.1 percent from the year-ago month. Corolla recorded June sales of 19,935 units. Yaris reported sales of 5,243 units for the month.
Toyota Division light trucks posted June sales of 39,293 units, down 30.1 percent from the year-ago month. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV with sales of 10,054 units, up 0.6 percent from last June. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of 6,885 units for the month. The Tacoma mid-size pickup reported June sales of 9,035 units. The Tundra full-size pickup recorded sales of 5,187 units.
Scion posted June sales of 4,262 units. The xB urban utility vehicle led the way with sales of 1,869 units. The tC sports coupe recorded sales of 1,446 units. The xD reported sales of 946 units for the month.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported June sales of 8,725 units, a decrease of 35.3 percent from June 2008. Passenger car sales were led by the ES entry luxury sedan with June sales of 3,918 units. The IS entry luxury sport sedan posted combined sales of 3,465 units. The LS flagship luxury sedan recorded combined sales of 806 units. The GS luxury sport sedan reported combined June sales of 454 units.
Lexus Division light trucks recorded June sales of 8,149 units, up 7.0 percent from the year-ago month. Lexus sales were led by the RX luxury utility vehicle, which posted combined June sales of 7,355 units, up 21.3 percent from last June.
TMS Hybrids
TMS first-half hybrid sales totaled 81,280 units. In June, TMS posted sales of 16,744 hybrid vehicles. Toyota Division posted sales of 16,189 hybrids for the month. Lexus Division posted sales of 585 hybrids in June.
There were 25 selling days this month, compared to 24 selling days last June.
TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
June, 2009
-- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2009 2008 CHG 2009 2008 CHG
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YARIS 5,243 8,472 -40.6 38,598 64,680 -39.9
COROLLA 19,935 42,180 -54.6 121,643 194,488 -37.0
CAMRY 26,394 41,572 -39.0 150,242 239,881 -37.0
VENZA 4,521 0 N/A 20,463 0 N/A
AVALON 2,133 3,165 -35.3 13,804 24,438 -43.1
PRIUS 12,998 11,765 6.1 55,751 91,440 -38.6
SCION xA 1 4 -76.0 2 39 -94.8
SCION xB 1,869 4,685 -61.7 11,566 25,926 -55.1
SCION tC 1,446 4,155 -66.6 8,775 23,730 -62.8
SCION xD 946 3,026 -70.0 5,741 16,179 -64.3
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
PASS. CAR 75,487 119,024 -39.1 426,587 680,802 -36.9
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ES 3,918 5,726 -34.3 20,363 33,156 -38.2
LS 806 1,525 -49.3 4,857 11,554 -57.7
SC 82 154 -48.9 485 1,230 -60.3
GS 454 1,213 -64.1 3,556 9,059 -60.5
IS 3,465 4,324 -23.1 15,681 26,260 -42.7
TOTAL LEXUS PASS. CAR 8,725 12,942 -35.3 44,942 81,259 -44.3
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TOTAL TOYOTA PASS. CAR 84,212 131,966 -38.7 471,529 762,061 -37.7
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SIENNA 5,442 8,578 -39.1 38,414 66,270 -41.7
RAV4 10,054 9,597 0.6 62,241 71,516 -12.4
FJ CRUISER 339 1,701 -80.9 7,148 16,662 -56.8
4RUNNER 1,031 2,839 -65.1 10,402 27,121 -61.4
HIGHLANDER 6,885 6,872 -3.8 36,205 61,389 -40.6
LAND CRUISER 209 324 -38.1 1,104 2,487 -55.3
SEQUOIA 1,111 2,444 -56.4 9,021 16,544 -45.1
TOTAL SUV 19,629 23,777 -20.7 126,121 195,719 -35.1
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4X2 TACOMA 4,372 6,690 -37.3 26,493 47,923 -44.4
4X4 TACOMA 4,663 4,674 -4.2 26,668 36,147 -25.7
TOTAL TACOMA 9,035 11,364 -23.7 53,161 84,070 -36.3
TUNDRA 5,187 10,238 -51.4 36,106 76,516 -52.5
TOTAL PICKUP 14,222 21,602 -36.8 89,267 160,586 -44.0
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT
TRUCK 39,293 53,957 -30.1 253,802 422,575 -39.5
LX 265 631 -59.7 1,742 4,178 -58.0
GX 529 860 -40.9 3,407 8,764 -60.9
RX 7,355 5,820 21.3 39,969 42,510 -5.4
TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT
TRUCK 8,149 7,311 7.0 45,118 55,452 -18.1
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TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT
TRUCK 47,442 61,268 -25.7 298,920 478,027 -37.1
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TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 114,780 172,981 -36.3 680,389 1,103,377 -37.9
TOTAL LEXUS 16,874 20,253 -20.0 90,060 136,711 -33.7
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TOTAL TOYOTA 131,654 193,234 -34.6 770,449 1,240,088 -37.5
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 16,602 26,640 -40.2 97,430 138,656 -29.3
DOM. CAMRY 25,003 41,038 -41.5 145,295 234,742 -37.7
DOM. RAV4 4,100 0 N/A 17,119 0 N/A
DOM. PICKUP 14,222 21,602 -36.8 89,267 160,584 -44.0
DOM. RX 5,562 4,261 25.3 27,287 29,716 -7.6
SELLING DAYS 25 24 152 153
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TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 27,228 48,181 -45.7 149,595 282,966 -46.8
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 8,725 12,942 -35.3 44,942 81,259 -44.3
TOYOTA DIV NA
BUILT CARS 48,259 70,843 -34.6 276,992 397,836 -29.9
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 84,212 131,966 -38.7 471,529 762,061 -37.7
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
LT TRUCK 14,418 21,333 -35.1 99,981 179,175 -43.8
LEXUS IMPORT LT TRUCK 2,587 3,050 -18.6 17,831 25,736 -30.3
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
LT TRUCK 24,875 32,624 -26.8 153,821 243,400 -36.4
LEXUS NA BUILT LT
TRUCK 5,562 4,261 25.3 27,287 29,716 -7.6
TOTAL TOYOTA LT TRUCK 47,442 61,268 -25.7 298,920 478,027 -37.1
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SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 27,439 29,387 -10.4 164,091 234,509 -29.6
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 8,149 7,311 7.0 45,118 55,452 -18.1
SMALL VANS 5,442 8,578 -39.1 38,414 66,270 -41.7
PICKUPS 14,222 21,602 -36.8 89,267 160,586 -44.0
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VEHICLES
COROLLA 16,602 26,640 -40.2 97,430 138,656 -29.3
CAMRY 25,003 41,038 -41.5 145,295 234,742 -37.7
VENZA 4,521 0 N/A 20,463 0 N/A
AVALON 2,133 3,165 -35.3 13,804 24,438 -43.1
SIENNA 5,442 8,578 -39.1 38,414 66,270 -41.7
RAV4 4,100 0 N/A 17,119 0 N/A
PICKUP 14,222 21,602 -36.8 89,267 160,584 -44.0
SEQUOIA 1,111 2,444 -56.4 9,021 16,544 -45.1
RX 5,562 4,261 25.3 27,287 29,716 -7.6
TOTAL 78,696 107,728 -29.9 458,100 670,950 -31.3
N.A. VEHICLES % OF
TOTAL 59.8% 55.8% 59.5% 54.1%
SELLING DAYS 25 24 152 153
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
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Source: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
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Chrysler Group LLC Increases Retail Market Share, Reports June 2009 U.S. Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- -- Chrysler Group LLC increases retail market share more than 1
percentage point compared with June 2008
-- Dodge Challenger sales increase 34 percent compared with June 2008
-- Dodge Ram retail sales up 4 percent compared with June 2008
-- Jeep Liberty retail sales increase 8 percent year-over-year
-- Dodge Journey retail sales increase 7 percent compared with June 2008
Chrysler Group LLC today reported more than a 1 percentage point increase in retail market share with June U.S. retail sales of 66,324 units. Retail sales declined 16 percent compared with the same time period in 2008. During the month of June, Chrysler Group LLC did not produce any vehicles for fleet sales, which resulted in a fleet sales reduction of 95 percent year-over-year for the same period.
"We are proud our new company starts out its first month with increasing market share and continued strong retail sales," said Peter Fong, President and Chief Executive Officer - Chrysler Brand and Lead Executive for the Sales Organization, Chrysler Group LLC. "It's a testament to our strong dealer network and loyal customers who supported Chrysler during the formation of the new company. We will continue to grow our new company by building on our brand heritage and offering consumers high-quality, fuel-efficient Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep(R) vehicles," Fong added.
Chrysler Group LLC reported total U.S. sales for June 2009 of 68,297 units, a decrease of 42 percent compared with June 2008. The company finished the month with 195,272 units in inventory, representing a 71 day supply. Inventory is down 56 percent versus June 2008 when it totaled 440,075 units. Overall industry figures for June 2009 are projected to come in at an estimated 9.7 million SAAR.
On June 1, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved the sale of the majority of Chrysler LLC's assets to a new company, Chrysler Group LLC, in alliance with Fiat S.p.A., and on June 10, the transaction closed, forming Chrysler Group LLC. As of June 29, 2009, Chrysler Group LLC has resumed production at eight of its manufacturing facilities.
Incentives
July starts "Summer Clearance" at Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep dealerships across the United States. Chrysler Group LLC is pleased to offer zero percent financing for 60 months through GMAC Financial Services on select 2009 model vehicles, or up to $4,000 Consumer Cash on 2009 model vehicles. In addition, current Chrysler LLC vehicle owners are eligible for up to $1,000 Owner Loyalty cash on select 2008 and 2009 Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles. These offers are in addition to the Credit Union Bonus Cash of up to $1,000 on select products for qualified credit union members who finance their new vehicle purchase through a participating Credit Union under the Invest in America program. These incentives are valid through July 31, 2009.
On Wednesday, June 24, President Obama signed the Supplemental Appropriations bill, which includes the fleet modernization program (commonly known as "Cash for Clunkers"). The program is expected to take effect July 24, 2009 and will provide $3,500 - $4,500 to consumers whose trade-in vehicle meets the program qualifications. Chrysler Group LLC not only supports the program, but is also adding an additional incentive of up to $750 for current Chrysler Group owners who have vehicles that qualify.
Chrysler Group LLC U.S. Sales Summary Thru June 2009
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Month Sales Vol % Sales CYTD Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
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Sebring 1,752 5,111 -66% 10,685 48,022 -78%
300 2,917 4,528 -36% 19,299 40,014 -52%
Crossfire 83 189 -56% 318 1,094 -71%
PT Cruiser 1,103 6,216 -82% 8,591 32,830 -74%
Aspen 479 944 -49% 4,963 13,233 -62%
Pacifica 241 307 -21% 1,727 4,195 -59%
Town & Country 7,178 9,833 -27% 43,737 67,806 -35%
CHRYSLER
BRAND 13,753 27,128 -49% 89,320 207,194 -57%
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Compass 967 2,075 -53% 5,762 18,393 -69%
Patriot 2,765 4,889 -43% 13,498 36,684 -63%
Wrangler 4,810 6,670 -28% 48,890 46,443 5%
Liberty 3,815 4,993 -24% 23,705 40,910 -42%
Grand Cherokee 3,623 6,054 -40% 23,090 42,793 -46%
Commander 628 1,961 -68% 5,503 16,313 -66%
JEEP BRAND 16,608 26,642 -38% 120,448 201,536 -40%
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Caliber 3,538 6,099 -42% 17,307 59,111 -71%
Avenger 2,308 4,187 -45% 14,738 41,453 -64%
Charger 3,489 8,352 -58% 29,461 58,525 -50%
Challenger 1,369 1,024 34% 15,082 1,095 1277%
Viper 20 79 -75% 309 594 -48%
Magnum 28 188 -85% 113 6,249 -98%
Dakota 645 2,443 -74% 6,743 17,379 -61%
Ram P/U 14,478 16,149 -10% 94,516 128,944 -27%
Journey 3,796 5,162 -26% 25,949 22,731 14%
Caravan 5,820 14,214 -59% 41,747 75,805 -45%
Durango 369 1,723 -79% 2,827 14,909 -81%
Nitro 1,471 2,577 -43% 9,885 23,898 -59%
Sprinter 605 1,490 -59% 2,752 8,403 -67%
DODGE BRAND 37,936 63,687 -40% 261,429 459,096 -43%
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TOTAL CHRYSLER
GROUP LLC 68,297 117,457 -42% 471,197 867,826 -46%
TOTAL CAR 15,504 29,858 -48% 107,314 257,147 -58%
TOTAL TRUCK 52,793 87,599 -40% 363,883 610,679 -40%
Selling Days 25 24 152 153
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Source: Chrysler Group LLC
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Mercedes-Benz Reports June Sales of 15,155
MONTVALE, N.J., July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported June sales of 15,155 vehicles, a decline of 22.6 percent compared to June 2008.
The volume leaders for the month were the C, E, and M-Class with sales of 4,583, 2,781, and 2,362 respectively. The company's new GLK compact SUV continued to exhibit strong demand, outperforming all of its competitors for the first half of the year.
Overall, the company sold 85,088 new vehicles during the first six months of the year, a decrease of 28.7 percent over the comparable period last year.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,999 vehicles in June; a 24.7 percent increase compared to June 2008 sales of 4,809 vehicles. Year-to-date sales for the MBCPO program are 38,950, a 24.2 percent increase over 2008 year-to-date sales (31,359 vehicles) during the same timeframe.
MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Sales -- June 2009
Model June '09 June '08 Monthly % YTD 2009 YTD 2008 Yearly %
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C-CLASS 4,583 5,977 -23.3% 25,729 37,362 -31.1%
E-CLASS 2,781 4,360 -36.2% 12,701 20,163 -37.0%
S-CLASS 750 1,384 -45.8% 5,036 9,639 -47.8%
CL-CLASS 118 180 -34.4% 722 1,503 -52.0%
SL-CLASS 410 667 -38.5% 2,174 3,401 -36.1%
CLK-CLASS 539 726 -25.8% 5,203 6,293 -17.3%
SLK-CLASS 247 576 -57.1% 1,651 3,069 -46.2%
CLS-CLASS 196 552 -64.5% 1,643 3,729 -55.9%
R-CLASS 680 576 18.1% 1,992 4,784 -58.4%
M-CLASS 2,362 2,601 -9.2% 10,604 17,396 -39.0%
G-CLASS 37 64 -42.2% 297 490 -39.4%
GL-CLASS 913 1,913 -52.3% 6,353 11,450 -44.5%
GLK-CLASS 1,539 - - 10,983 - -
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GRAND TOTAL 15,155 19,576 -22.6% 85,088 119,279 -28.7%
Source: Mercedes-Benz USA
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Daimler AG Reports a Total of 16,271 Cars Sold for the Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. for June 2009
- Mercedes-Benz USA Records June Sales of 15,155
- smart USA Records 1,116 Sales in June
NEW YORK, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division in the U.S. (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 16,271 units, a decline of 26.45 percent compared to June 2008. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported June sales of 15,155 vehicles, a decline of 22.58 percent compared to June 2008. The volume leaders for the month were the C, E, and M-Class with sales of 4,583, 2,781, and 2,362 respectively. The company's new GLK compact SUV continued to exhibit strong demand, outperforming all of its competitors for the first half of the year. On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 85,088 new vehicles, a decrease of 28.66 percent over the comparable period last year.
smart USA recorded 1,116 sales in June 2009. Year to date sales now total 8,567 units, a decline of 24.84% percent YTD. Since its introduction in the United States, there are over 33,000 smart fortwos traveling the highways throughout America. The smart fortwo offers the right balance of power, outstanding fuel efficiency, innovative safety features, environmental friendliness and excellent value and is the vehicle that truly meets the intent of the recently announced Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) program, aka "cash for clunkers." The smart fortwo already exceeds the Obama Administration's 2016 CAFE requirement which mandates a fleet average of 35.5 mpg and has many other environmentally friendly attributes. In June, the smart fortwo earned recognition as Edmunds.com's Most Loved Convertible for the second year in a row and Kelly Blue Book's Top 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA will be announced later today in a separate press release issued by Mercedes-Benz USA.
Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. Sales Summary Through June 2009
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Month Sales % Sales CYTD %
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Mercedes-Benz
USA 15,155 19,576 -22.58% 85,088 119,279 -28.66%
smart USA 1,116 2,545 -56.15% 8,567 11,399* -24.84%*
Mercedes-Benz
USA / smart
USA combined 16,271 22,121 -26.45% 93,655 130,678* -28.33%*
*smart sales in the U.S. started in mid January 2008
Source: Daimler Communications
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Subaru of America, Inc. Has Best June Sales Ever
- Subaru Legacy, Impreza and Forester Sales Continue to Break Records -
CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it set a sales record for the month of June as sales were up 3-percent with 18,620 units sold in June 2009 versus 18,007 units sold in June 2008. Subaru sales for June 2009 also showed a 6-percent increase over May 2009 Subaru sales.
The 2009 Subaru Legacy sedan and Impreza vehicles each set sales records for the month. Subaru Legacy had a 28-percent increase in sales over June 2008, while Subaru Impreza sales were up 24-percent over last year's June sales, which represents the model's best ever monthly sales. The award-winning Subaru Forester recorded an increase in sales of 31-percent for the year to June resulting in its highest ever June-YTD sales.
On a YTD basis, the company reported sales of 93,306 units, which is a decline of just 1-percent of June 2008 sales of 94,095 units.
"The June sales record is a fitting close to a first half in which Subaru held record market share," said Tim Colbeck, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "Our June results confirmed the strength of the Subaru brand, our AWD vehicles and the Subaru dealer network. With our product line-up firing on all cylinders, we expect to continue performing well as we begin to ship the new 2010 Legacy and Outback models this month."
Jun-09 Jun-08 % chg YTD June-09 YTD June-08 % chg
Legacy 2,984 2,339 28% 12,627 11,327 11%
Outback* 3,721 4,704 -21% 18,927 24,979 -24%
Impreza 5,041 4,053 24% 22,157 23,543 -6%
Forester 6,090 5,830 4% 36,158 27,569 31%
Tribeca 784 1,081 -27% 3,437 6,676 -49%
Total** 18,620 18,007 3% 93,306 94,094 -1%
* Includes Legacy Wagon
**2008 total does not include 1 Baja sale in 2008
"Our franchise continues to outperform the market as our retail organization is focused on presenting our customers with the safety, value, reliability, durability and fuel economy that our award-winning line up of AWD products represents," said Tom Doll, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc.
Source: Subaru of America, Inc.
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Mazda Reports June 2009 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported June 2009 sales of 13,729, down 42.2 percent versus June of 2008, and down 44.6 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis. Overall, total yearly sales are reported at 100,381, down 34.5 percent compared to 2008, or 34.0 percent on a DSR basis.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported June sales of 1,181, down 26 percent versus June of 2008. For the year, MMdM sales are down 10 percent with 8,995 vehicles sold.
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario; in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and in Puerto Rico by Mazda de Puerto Rico in San Juan.
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2009 2008 Change DSR 2009 2008 Change DSR
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Mazda3 6,633 12,346 (46.3)% (48.4)% 45,216 61,475 (26.4)% (26.0)%
Mazda5 1,209 1,416 (14.6)% (18.0)% 10,403 11,977 (13.1)% (12.6)%
Mazda6 1,839 3,685 (50.1)% (52.1)% 17,648 33,063 (46.6)% (46.3)%
MX-5
Miata 513 1,064 (51.8)% (53.7)% 4,643 7,149 (35.1)% (34.6)%
RX-8 189 333 (43.2)% (45.5)% 1,075 1,881 (42.8)% (42.5)%
CX-7 1,237 1,975 (37.4)% (39.9)% 8,431 15,974 (47.2)% (46.9)%
CX-9 1,568 1,830 (14.3)% (17.7)% 9,711 13,223 (26.6)% (26.1)%
Tribute 479 1,008 (52.5)% (54.4)% 2,867 7,576 (62.2)% (61.9)%
B-Series
Truck 62 114 (45.6)% (47.8)% 387 823 (53.0)% (52.7)%
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CARS 10,383 18,844 (44.9)% (47.1)% 78,985 115,545 (31.6)% (31.2)%
TRUCKS 3,346 4,927 (32.1)% (34.8)% 21,396 37,596 (43.1)% (42.7)%
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TOTAL 13,729 23,771 (42.2)% (44.6)% 100,381 153,141 (34.5)% (34.0)%
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CAR 8,544 15,159 (43.6)% 61,337 82,482 (25.6)%
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TRUCK 2,805 3,805 (26.3)% 18,142 29,197 (37.9)%
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IMPORT
TOTAL 11,349 18,964 (40.2)% 79,479 111,679 (28.8)%
DOMESTIC
CAR 1,839 3,685 (50.1)% 17,648 33,063 (46.6)%
DOMESTIC
TRUCK 541 1,122 (51.8)% 3,254 8,399 (61.3)%
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TOTALS 2,380 4,807 (50.5)% 20,902 41,462 (49.6)%
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Days 25 24 153 154
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Source: Mazda North American Operations
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Hyundai Motor America Reports June 2009 Sales
Hyundai the Sixth-Best Selling Brand in the U.S. in June Assurance Gas Lock Kicks Off Today
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced June sales of 37,943 units, a three percent increase over last month and a 24 percent decline versus June 2008. Hyundai outsold Dodge in June for the first time, making Hyundai the number-six best-selling brand in the U.S.
"Through the first six months of 2009, Hyundai has achieved an all-time high market share of about 4.2 percent, up from 3.1 percent for the same period last year. That's a 35 percent improvement, which we believe to be the single best year-over-year share improvement in the industry," said Dave Zuchowski, vice president of Hyundai Motor America. "And while our sales fell from last year, June 2008 was an all-time, any-time record sales month for Hyundai that was accomplished in a markedly different business climate, with high gas prices fueling huge demand for our fuel-efficient lineup."
"Our retail momentum is strong - we've grown retail market share over 2008 each month this year," said John Krafcik, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America. "We're kicking off the second half of the year with a full tool kit -- J. D. Power's endorsement as the highest ranking non-premium brand in the 2009 Initial Quality Study(SM) (IQS), improving availability of our award-winning Genesis models, our innovative $1.49/gallon Assurance Gas Lock program, and the new CARS program, which Hyundai is uniquely well positioned to benefit from with our fuel-efficient lineup."
J.D. Power ranked Hyundai as the number one non-premium brand, and fourth in the industry, in the just-released 2009 Initial Quality Study(SM)(IQS).
The Hyundai Elantra is the number one compact car in the 2009 Initial Quality Study(SM).
The Hyundai Genesis is the 2009 North American Car of the Year.
Hyundai Assurance and Hyundai Assurance Gas Lock complement America's Best Warranty on eligible new vehicles financed or leased from a participating Hyundai dealer. For full details about the program, visit: www.Hyundai.com.
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 by more than 790 dealerships nationwide.
CARLINE JUNE/2008 JUNE/2009 CY/2008 CY/2009
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ACCENT 6,914 8,139 28,184 32,928
SONATA 16,875 11,950 65,927 60,481
ELANTRA 14,482 6,493 61,978 39,904
TIBURON 979 443 4,967 8,346
SANTA FE 5,863 7,148 37,410 33,473
AZERA 1,745 313 11,443 1,951
TUCSON 1,964 1,100 11,747 7,552
ENTOURAGE 499 43 3,032 3,343
VERACRUZ 682 476 6,348 6,770
GENESIS 30 1,838 30 9,938
TOTAL 50,033 37,943 231,066 204,686
Source: Hyundai Motor America
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