September 2009 - Truck , SUV, and crossover sales numbers! C4C Drop!!

Mazda Reports September 2009 Sales

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported September 2009 sales of 14,234, a decrease of 12.0 percent versus September of 2008. On a daily selling rate (DSR) basis, sales were down 15.5 percent, with 25 selling days in 2009 compared to 24 in 2008. Overall, total yearly sales are reported at 160,189, down 25.6 percent compared to 2008, or 25.3 percent on a DSR basis.

The all-new 2010 MAZDA3 led the way with sales of 6,227 vehicles, an increase of 3.3 percent. The 2010 MAZDA3 is a redefined, reengineered, and restyled sport compact that delivers improved appearance and performance, fresh features, and an unmatched level of refinement.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported sales of 1,178. Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) sold 6,520 units, down 3.6 percent compared to last September.

Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in the United States in 2010, Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario; and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.

                   Mazda North American Operations - September
                                      2009

                 Month-To-Date                    Year-To-Date
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            Sept-  Sept-                     Sept-   Sept-
            ember  ember      %    % MTD     ember   ember      %   % YTD
            2009   2008   Change     DSR     2009    2008   Change    DSR
            ----   ----   ------     ---     ----    ----   ------    ---

 Mazda3    6,227  6,029      3.3%   (0.8)%  75,833  90,256  (16.0)% (15.6)%
 Mazda5      652  1,080    (39.6)% (42.0)%  14,918  15,717   (5.1)%  (4.7)%
 Mazda6    3,484  3,694     (5.7)%  (9.5)%  26,998  42,237  (36.1)% (35.8)%
 MX-5
  Miata      502    608    (17.4)% (20.7)%   6,449   9,991  (35.5)% (35.2)%
 RX-8        234    274    (14.6)% (18.0)%   1,627   2,865  (43.2)% (43.0)%
 CX-7      1,561  1,811    (13.8)% (17.3)%  14,042  23,058  (39.1)% (38.8)%
 CX-9      1,390  2,108    (34.1)% (36.7)%  14,903  20,469  (27.2)% (26.9)%
 Tribute     158    477    (66.9)% (68.2)%   4,861   9,727  (50.0)% (49.8)%
 B-Series
  Truck       26     88    (70.5)% (71.6)%     558   1,088  (48.7)% (48.5)%

 Total
  Vehicles
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 CARS     11,099 11,685     (5.0)%  (8.8)% 125,825 161,066  (21.9)% (21.5)%
 TRUCKS    3,135  4,484    (30.1)% (32.9)%  34,364  54,342  (36.8)% (36.5)%
           -----  -----    -----            ------  ------  -----

 TOTAL    14,234 16,169    (12.0)% (15.5)% 160,189 215,408  (25.6)% (25.3)%
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 MEMO:
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 IMPORT
  CAR      7,615  7,991     (4.7)%          98,827 118,829  (16.8)%
 IMPORT
  TRUCK    2,951  3,919    (24.7)%          28,945  43,527  (33.5)%
           -----  -----    -----            ------  ------  -----
 IMPORT
  TOTAL   10,566 11,910    (11.3)%         127,772 162,356  (21.3)%

 DOMESTIC
  CAR      3,484  3,694     (5.7)%          26,998  42,237  (36.1)%
 DOMESTIC
  TRUCK      184    565    (67.4)%           5,419  10,815  (49.9)%
             ---    ---    -----             -----  ------  -----
 DOMESTIC
  TOTALS   3,668  4,259    (13.9)%          32,417  53,052  (38.9)%
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 Selling
  Days        25     24                        231     232
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Source: Mazda North American Operations  

Mitsubishi Motors' September Sales Complete Best Quarter This Year

CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced September 2009 sales of 4,712.

The U.S. Government's CARS program (so-called "Cash For Clunkers") pulled sales forward into July and August, however the third quarter (July through September) was by far MMNA's best of the year, up 18 percent from the first quarter (January-March) and up 29 percent over the second quarter (May-June).

"We expected we would not reach the level of last month's sales. August was our best month in almost a year," said Shinichi Kurihara, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America. "The real measurement of ongoing progress and customer confidence are those three-month sales increases."

"The CARS program dramatically reduced our overall inventories," added Kurihara. "Actually, the sell-down of Outlanders ideally coincides with the upcoming launch of the 2010 Outlander next month.

"It will have class-leading features like Super All Wheel Control, Idle Neutral Logic and improved fuel economy. The 2010 Outlander will be the sportiest handling CUV on the road," he said.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, and marketing operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 420 dealers. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.

Source: Mitsubishi Motors North America  

Volkswagen Announces September Sales Totals

CC and Jetta drive the brand

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported September 2009 sales of 17,358 total units, representing a 1.5 percent increase over the same time period in 2008.

Building off of the success enjoyed in August of this year, which stemmed from the U.S. government's Car Allowance Rebate System / 'Cash-for-Clunkers' program, Volkswagen enjoyed strong sales with a number of different models. The sleek and sporty CC led the charge with sales of 2,290 units, making for a 15.6 percent increase over August, and the model's second best sales month ever. The Jetta sedan and SportWagen, proved once again to be popular choices for Volkswagen buyers with sales of 9,568 units posted for the month.

"Following such a strong month in August of this year, we are very pleased with consumer response to a number of Volkswagen's key nameplates during the month of September," said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "With the CC and Jetta all experiencing either month-over-month or year-over-year gains, we believe the brand is well-positioned for continued growth as we head into the Fall months. We are also excited to have the 2010 all-new Golf TDI reaching dealer showrooms nationwide, and offer a no-compromise solution to drivers who want fuel-efficiency without sacrificing performance."

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, Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, CC, Tiguan, Touareg 2 and Routan through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. All 2009 Volkswagens come standard-equipped with Electronic Stabilization Program. This is important because the National Highway and 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.

 VW-US Snapshot
                                         ---------- YEAR-TO-DATE----------
        September   September             September   September
          -09         -08       Yr/Yr%      -09         -08        Yr/Yr%
         Actual      Actual     change   YTD Actual   YTD Actual   change
       ----------- ----------  -------- ------------ ------------ --------
 Rabbit
 /Golf     253        1,237     -79.5%     5,678       17,039     -66.7%
 GTI
  A5/A6    295          759     -61.1%     5,419       10,181     -46.8%
 R32       -            152    -100.0%       139        2,790     -95.0%
           ---          ---                  ---        -----
 Total
 Rabbit
 /GTI/
 R32       548        2,148     -74.5%    11,236       30,010     -62.6%
 Jetta
 Sdn     8,778        7,948      10.4%    69,287       73,317      -5.5%
 Sport-
 Wagen
 A5/A6     790          869      -9.1%    11,874        2,350     405.3%
           ---          ---                             -----
 Total
 Jetta   9,568        8,817       8.5%    81,161       75,667       7.3%
 New
 Beetle
 -Coupe  1,290        1,283       0.5%     7,977       12,579     -36.6%
 -Convert-
  ible     370          605     -38.8%     3,669        9,652     -62.0%
           ---          ---                             -----
 Total
 New
 Beetle  1,660        1,888     -12.1%    11,646       22,231     -47.6%
 Eos       516          660     -21.8%     5,915       11,452     -48.3%
 Passat
 Sdn       517        1,176     -56.0%     7,384       20,575     -64.1%
 Wgn       147          326     -54.9%     1,779        4,903     -63.7%
           ---          ---                             -----
 Total
 Passat    664        1,502     -55.8%     9,163       25,478     -64.0%
 CC      2,290            -       N/A     15,187                    N/A
 Tiguan    886        1,077     -17.7%     9,839        4,677     110.4%
 Touareg   325          642     -49.4%     2,994        5,477     -45.3%
 Routan    901          375     140.3%    12,639          375    3270.4%

 TOTAL  17,358       17,109       1.5%   159,780      175,367      -8.9%

Source: Volkswagen of America, Inc.