August 3
Nissan North America Announces July Sales
-- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) (NASDAQ:NSANY) today reported sales of 87,877 units in July, up 5.9 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 7.6 percent over last year. Infiniti Division sales decreased by 5.9 percent versus the prior year.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
-- July sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 78,351 units increased by
7.6 percent on a daily sales rate basis compared with last year's
75,860 units sold.
-- The Altima, with the addition of the Altima Coupe to its lineup, posted
sales of 24,464 units, up 44.2 percent over last year.
-- Sales of the Versa subcompact reached 7,609 units.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
-- Infiniti sales declined by 5.9 percent, with 9,526 units sold, as
compared with last July's 10,546 units.
-- The all-new G Sedan contributed sales of 4,046 units, up 34.7 percent
over last year.
NNA INFORMATION
-- Combined July sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 87,877 units, a
5.9 percent increase when compared with last year's sales of 86,408
units.
In North America, NNA's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on NNA and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissannews.com.
NISSAN DIVISION SALES
July July Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
DSR
2007 2006 % Change 2007 2006 % Change
Nissan Division Total 78,351 75,860 7.6 549,935 529,737 3.2
Versa 7,609 2,856 177.5 45,411 2,956 NA
Sentra 9,461 10,268 -4.0 66,540 73,660 -10.2
Altima 24,464 17,669 44.2 164,717 134,628 21.7
Maxima 4,503 7,120 -34.1 30,010 39,795 -25.0
350Z 1,556 2,254 -28.1 12,536 17,343 -28.1
Total Car 47,593 40,167 23.4 319,214 268,382 18.3
Frontier 5,331 6,822 -18.6 39,379 48,039 -18.5
Xterra 4,170 4,575 -5.1 29,957 36,981 -19.4
Pathfinder 4,931 5,572 -7.8 35,178 43,674 -19.9
Murano 5,793 6,603 -8.6 50,868 49,957 1.3
Quest 2,607 3,837 -29.2 18,260 19,659 -7.6
Armada 2,218 2,593 -10.9 18,298 18,517 -1.7
Titan 5,708 5,691 4.5 38,781 44,528 -13.4
Total Truck 30,758 35,693 -10.2 230,721 261,355 -12.2
North American
Produced 71,002 67,003 10.4 486,531 462,434 4.6
Car 46,037 37,913 26.5 306,678 251,039 21.5
Truck 24,965 29,090 -10.6 179,853 211,395 -15.4
Import 7,349 8,857 -13.6 63,404 67,303 -6.3
Car 1,556 2,254 -28.1 12,536 17,343 -28.1
Truck 5,793 6,603 -8.6 50,868 49,960 1.2
INFINITI DIVISION SALES
July July Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
DSR
2007 2006 % Change 2007 2006 % Change
Infiniti Division
Total 9,526 10,548 -5.9 73,322 68,439 6.5
G Sedan 4,046 3,129 34.7 33,291 20,526 61.3
G Coupe 1,092 2,090 -45.6 7,666 12,817 -40.5
M 1,674 2,293 -24.0 13,375 15,421 -13.8
Q45 0 28 NA 21 324 -93.6
QX56 1,263 916 43.6 6,457 6,887 -6.8
FX 1,450 2,092 -27.8 12,510 12,459 -0.2
Total Car 6,813 7,540 -5.9 54,354 49,090 10.1
Total Truck 2,713 3,008 -6.0 18,968 19,349 -2.5
COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES
July July Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR
DSR
2007 2006 % Change 2007 2006 % Change
TOTAL VEHICLE 87,877 86,408 5.9 623,257 598,176 3.6
Total Car 54,406 47,707 18.8 373,568 317,472 17.0
Total Truck 33,471 38,701 -9.9 249,689 280,704 -11.5
Selling Days 24 25 178 177
*All numbers include Hawaii.
*One I35 was sold in CY2006.
*2006 sales for QX4 resulted in 4 units for calendar year to date.
Source: Nissan North America, Inc.
Web site: http://www.nissannews.com/
Kia Motors America Announces Best July Sales Ever
-- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record July sales of 26,690 units and the Kia Sorento had its best month of the year with 4,342 units sold. KMA remains on track toward another annual sales record with year-to-date sales of 181,082 units, a 4.7-percent increase over the same period last year.
"Once again Kia has had a record sales month and is on track for its fourteenth consecutive record sales year," said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of KMA. "Consumers and media alike continue to recognize the quality and safety of our products as evidenced by our ever increasing sales growth."
The Optima and the Sportage also had strong July sales. Optima saw 4,196 units sold, while Sportage sold 3,801 units, both increases over the same period last year.
Kia Motors America -- the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation in Seoul, South Korea -- offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States. For more information, including photography, visit http://www.kiamedia.com/.
MONTH OF JULY YEAR-TO-DATE
Model 2007 2006 2007 2006
Rio 3,035 3,858 19,274 16,957
Spectra 5,773 7,206 42,927 43,279
Optima 4,196 2,496 24,977 21,764
Amanti 248 1,769 4,588 7,107
Sportage 3,801 2,923 27,958 20,650
Sorento 4,342 4,868 22,882 29,846
Sedona 3,073 3,309 26,258 33,404
Rondo 2,222 N/A 12,218 N/A
Total 26,690 26,429 181,082 173,007
Source: Kia Motors America
Web site: http://www.kiamedia.com/
Mitsubishi Year to Date Sales Ahead 17% - Off 1% in July
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported July sales of 10,347 units, down 1% from last year's July volume of 10,502. Calendar year-to-date sales of 70,357 are up 17% compared to last year's first-seven-months total.
Sales of the fuel efficient 2008 Lancer sedan and the Outlander crossover
sport utility continue to lead the way:
-- Lancer was the volume leader at 3,126, up 51% from last year's volume;
and up 96% from last year's CYTD volume.
-- Outlander closed at 2,282 units, up 293% from last year's volume; and
up 176% from last year's CYTD volume.
-- Based on Daily Sales Rate (DSR -- 25 days in 2006 vs. 24 days in 2007)
MMNA July sales were actually up 3%.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 500 dealers.
Acura Announces July Sales Results
Light Trucks Post Record Sales
-- Record sales of light trucks in July led Acura to 14,381*, the division announced today. Acura year-to-date sales reached 105,921 units, an 8.0 percent decline versus last year.
Strong sales of Acura's luxury SUV's combined to set a July record of 6,332 for total light trucks, surpassing the previous July record of 5,499 set in 2005. The MDX was the top-selling Acura for the month, posting sales of 4,949 units, up 7.3 percent versus last July. Year-to-date MDX sales reached 31,976 units, up 9.3 percent for the year. Additionally, the RDX posted July sales of 1,383 units, with year-to-date sales reaching 13,666 units.
"July was a hot month for Acura SUV's as we posted our eleventh consecutive month of record light truck sales," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "We anticipate sales of the MDX and RDX will continue to sizzle well into the summer."
The TL luxury performance sedan sold 4,721 units in July, bringing its total sales for the year to 35,756 units.
* Based on 24 selling days in July 2007 versus 25 selling days in July
2006. Year-to-date percentages are based on 178 selling days in 2007
versus 177 in 2006
American Honda Vehicle Sales For July 2007
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
July July DSR** July July DSR**
2007 2006 % Chg. 2007 2006 % Chg.
Acura Division Total 14,381 18,203 -17.7% 105,921 114,504 -8.0%
RSX 2 2,018 -99.9% 293 12,211 -97.6%
TL * 4,721 6,304 -22.0% 35,756 42,601 -16.5%
TSX 2,767 3,799 -24.1% 20,188 23,625 -15.0%
RL 558 1,272 -54.3% 4,040 6,932 -42.0%
NSX 1 6 -82.6% 2 51 -96.1%
MDX * 4,949 4,804 7.3% 31,976 29,084 9.3%
RDX * 1,383 0 13,666 0
Selling Days 24 25 178 177
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
Source: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
American Honda Reports July Sales of 141,049
CR-V and Fit sustain record sales
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted July sales of 141,049 Honda and Acura vehicles, down 3.2 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis*, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales totaled 907,978, up 1.1 percent.
Honda Division posted July sales of 126,668, down 1.2 percent versus last year, while Honda car sales totaled 71,755, up 5.9 percent. The Fit, up 110.8 percent to 6,343, broke its all-time sales record for the second straight month. The CR-V sold 20,083, up 35.3 percent to post a new July record, also achieving its second-best all-time sales month. The Ridgeline set a record for July with sales of 4,641, up 11.3 percent, and the Accord achieved sales of 37,142, up 1.7 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis for July and posting its best month this year.
"Small SUVs and small cars have shown the strongest sales growth in 2007," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "The CR-V and Fit are two of Honda's -- and the industry's -- fastest selling vehicles."
Acura Division sales decreased 17.7 percent to 14,381. Sales of the all- new MDX increased by 7.3 percent to 4,949, and RDX sales totaled 1,383.
* The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 24 days for July 2007,
versus 25 for 2006. Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 178 days
for 2007, versus 177 for 2006. All percentages in this press release
reflect DSR.
American Honda Vehicle Sales For July 2007
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
July July DSR** July July DSR**
2007 2006 % Chg. 2007 2006 % Chg.
American Honda Total 141,049 151,804 -3.2% 907,978 893,031 1.1%
Total Car Sales 79,804 83,951 -1.0% 514,364 516,032 -0.9%
Total Truck Sales 61,245 67,853 -6.0% 393,614 376,999 3.8%
Honda Total Car
Sales 71,755 70,552 5.9% 454,085 430,612 4.9%
Honda Total
Truck Sales 54,913 63,049 -9.3% 347,972 347,915 -0.5%
Acura Total Car
Sales 8,049 13,399 -37.4% 60,279 85,420 -29.8%
Acura Total
Truck Sales 6,332 4,804 37.3% 45,642 29,084 56.1%
Domestic Car Sales * 66,365 65,881 4.9% 416,660 411,746 0.6%
Honda Division 61,644 59,577 7.8% 380,904 369,145 2.6%
Acura Division 4,721 6,304 -22.0% 35,756 42,601 -16.5%
Domestic Truck Sales * 43,906 52,389 -12.7% 278,525 289,481 -4.3%
Honda Division 37,574 47,585 -17.7% 232,883 260,397 -11.1%
Acura Division 6,332 4,804 37.3% 45,642 29,084 56.1%
Import Car Sales 13,439 18,070 -22.5% 97,704 104,286 -6.8%
Honda Division 10,111 10,975 -4.0% 73,181 61,467 18.4%
Acura Division 3,328 7,095 -51.1% 24,523 42,819 -43.1%
Import Truck Sales 17,339 15,464 16.8% 115,089 87,518 30.8%
Honda Division 17,339 15,464 16.8% 115,089 87,518 30.8%
MODEL BREAKOUTS BY
DIVISION
Honda Division Total 126,668 133,601 -1.2% 802,057 778,527 2.4%
Fit 6,343 3,135 110.8% 30,112 15,922 88.1%
Accord * 37,142 38,043 1.7% 219,488 216,159 1.0%
Memo: Accord
Hybrid 260 504 -46.3% 2,304 3,749 -38.9%
Civic * 27,852 28,607 1.4% 201,652 193,663 3.5%
Memo: Civic
Hybrid 2,493 2,675 -2.9% 19,634 18,430 5.9%
S2000 418 676 -35.6% 2,820 4,288 -34.6%
Insight 0 91 3 580 -99.5%
FCX 0 0 10 0
Odyssey * 14,141 18,322 -19.6% 94,479 106,815 -12.0%
Pilot * 13,136 19,490 -29.8% 79,768 90,236 -12.1%
CR-V * 20,083 15,464 35.3% 124,262 87,518 41.2%
Element * 2,912 5,428 -44.1% 22,803 32,133 -29.4%
Ridgeline 4,641 4,345 11.3% 26,660 31,213 -15.1%
Acura Division Total 14,381 18,203 -17.7% 105,921 114,504 -8.0%
RSX 2 2,018 -99.9% 293 12,211 -97.6%
TL * 4,721 6,304 -22.0% 35,756 42,601 -16.5%
TSX 2,767 3,799 -24.1% 20,188 23,625 -15.0%
RL 558 1,272 -54.3% 4,040 6,932 -42.0%
NSX 1 6 -82.6% 2 51 -96.1%
MDX * 4,949 4,804 7.3% 31,976 29,084 9.3%
RDX * 1,383 0 13,666 0
Selling Days 24 25 178 177
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
Source: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Hyundai Motor America Reports July 2007 Sales
-- Hyundai Motor America recorded July sales of 43,511, a decrease of eight percent over the same period last year. Vehicle sales were led by Sonata which posted July sales of 14,802, up five percent over the same period last year. The Entourage posted sales totaling 1,544, an increase of 16 percent and the all-new Veracruz reported its fourth consecutive record sales month.
"July was a challenging month industry wide. Although we are off to a slower than anticipated start going into the third quarter, we are confident the summer selling season has yet to peak and expect stronger sales in the next couple of months," said Dave Zuchowski, vice president, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. "With increased availability of the fuel-efficient Accent and Elantra, in addition to continued growth of the all-new premium crossover Veracruz and mid-size crossover Santa Fe, we look forward to a stronger August."
All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
Following is the sales breakdown for July 2007:
CARLINE JULY/2007 JULY/2006 CY2007 CY2006
ACCENT 3,435 4,030 22,361 21,476
SONATA 14,802 14,039 82,460 101,400
ELANTRA 7,982 10,033 57,914 62,694
TIBURON 1,573 2,080 8,968 11,234
SANTA FE 7,567 8,027 51,939 32,216
AZERA 1,407 2,569 13,946 16,487
TUCSON 3,452 5,095 23,802 31,697
ENTOURAGE 1,544 1,332 13,490 4,036
VERACRUZ 1,749 n/a 5,226 n/a
TOTAL 43,511 47,205 280,106 281,240
Source: Hyundai Motor America
Toyota Reports July Sales
-- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported July sales of 224,058 vehicles, a decrease of 3.5 percent from July 2006.
"The industry stumbled this month, on continued housing weakness," said Jim Lentz, TMS executive vice president. "Though Toyota didn't match last July's record-setting sales, heightened demand for hybrids and crossovers is reassuring, particularly with the next generation Highlander just now hitting showrooms."
The Toyota Division posted July sales of 196,917, down 4.5 percent from last July. The Lexus Division reported best-ever July sales of 27,141 units, an increase of 4.9 percent.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded July sales of 112,153, a decrease of 10.2 percent from last July. Passenger car sales were led by Camry, which posted July sales of 41,514, up 3.2 percent over the same period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 4,329 units in July. The Prius hybrid gas-electric mid-size sedan posted best-ever July sales of 16,062, an increase of 50.5 percent over July 2006. Corolla reported July sales of 29,719 units.
Toyota Division light truck sales were up 4.2 percent, with a best-ever July total of 84,764 units. Light truck sales were led by the all-new Tundra full-size pickup with all-time best-ever sales of 23,150, an increase of 134.5 percent over the year-ago month. The RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) reported best-ever July sales of 14,494, up 2.3 percent over the same period last year. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined July sales of 8,858. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported sales of 1,205 units for the month.
Scion posted July sales of 11,640 units. The tC sports coupe led the way with July sales of 6,229 units. The xB urban utility vehicle posted sales of 5,073 units for the month.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported best-ever July sales of 16,755 units, an increase of 8.0 percent over July 2006. Passenger car sales were led by the ES 350 luxury sedan with July sales of 6,909 units. The all-new LS 460 and LS 460 L reported combined sales of 2,696, an increase of 189.2 percent over last July. Combined sales of the IS 250 and IS 350 posted best-ever July sales of 4,892 units, up 5.1 percent over the year-ago month.
Lexus Division light trucks reported July sales totaling 10,386 units, an increase of 0.2 percent over the same period last year. The RX 350 and RX 400h enjoyed combined July sales of 8,413 units, up 3.2 percent over July 2006. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 1,385 units for the month, up 18.0 percent over the year-ago month.
TMS Hybrids
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 169,659 units, an increase of 59.0 percent over the same period last year. In July, TMS posted sales of 23,123 hybrid vehicles, up 19.0 percent over last July. Toyota Division posted sales of 21,596 hybrids, up 19.0 percent over the same period last year. Lexus Division posted sales of 1,527 hybrids, an increase of 16.0 percent over last July.
There were 24 selling days this month, as compared to 25 selling days last July.
TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
July, 2007
---- CURRENT MONTH --- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR% DSR%
2007 2006 CHG 2007 2006 CHG
YARIS 8,126 10,137 -16.5 54,648 32,822 65.6
COROLLA 29,719 41,800 -25.9 231,940 239,103 -3.5
CAMRY 41,514 41,892 3.2 282,044 260,409 7.7
AVALON 5,092 6,757 -21.5 42,614 51,793 -18.2
PRIUS 16,062 11,114 50.5 110,565 59,270 85.5
SCION xA 338 2,962 -88.1 9,204 19,794 -53.8
SCION xB 5,073 6,666 -20.7 23,661 38,041 -38.2
SCION tC 6,229 8,780 -26.1 39,779 46,313 -14.6
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
PASS. CAR 112,153 130,109 -10.2 794,459 747,573 5.7
ES 350 6,909 7,803 -7.8 47,307 40,392 16.5
LS 460 2,696 971 189.2 20,268 7,687 162.2
SC 430 304 460 -31.2 2,400 3,547 -32.7
GS 350 1,798 1,776 5.5 11,897 13,125 -9.9
GS 430/450h 156 299 -45.7 1,225 2,443 -50.1
IS 250/350 4,892 4,848 5.1 32,568 31,794 1.9
TOTAL LEXUS PASS.
CAR 16,755 16,157 8.0 115,665 98,988 16.2
TOTAL TOYOTA PASS.
CAR 128,908 146,266 -8.2 910,124 846,561 6.9
SIENNA 11,599 13,834 -12.7 84,948 94,619 -10.7
RAV4 14,494 14,755 2.3 101,618 89,770 12.6
FJ CRUISER 4,128 6,309 -31.8 33,882 27,778 21.3
4RUNNER 6,676 9,346 -25.6 50,870 64,212 -21.2
HIGHLANDER 8,858 11,999 -23.1 73,607 73,356 -0.2
LAND CRUISER 163 238 -28.7 1,408 1,863 -24.8
SEQUOIA 1,733 2,653 -32.0 14,582 19,551 -25.8
TOTAL SUV 36,052 45,300 -17.1 275,967 276,530 -0.8
4X2 TACOMA 8,279 9,412 -8.4 63,059 60,826 3.1
4X4 TACOMA 5,684 5,927 -0.1 43,366 40,377 6.8
TOTAL TACOMA 13,963 15,339 -5.2 106,425 101,203 4.6
TUNDRA 23,150 10,285 134.5 105,990 67,743 55.6
TOTAL PICKUP 37,113 25,624 50.9 212,415 168,946 25.0
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT
TRUCK 84,764 84,758 4.2 573,330 540,095 5.6
LX 470 206 341 -37.1 1,751 3,210 -45.8
GX 470 1,767 1,969 -6.5 12,273 13,728 -11.1
RX 350/400h 8,413 8,492 3.2 57,654 61,774 -7.2
TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT
TRUCK 10,386 10,802 0.2 71,678 78,712 -9.4
TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT
TRUCK 95,150 95,560 3.7 645,008 618,807 3.6
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 196,917 214,867 -4.5 1,367,789 1,287,668 5.6
TOTAL LEXUS 27,141 26,959 4.9 187,343 177,700 4.8
TOTAL TOYOTA 224,058 241,826 -3.5 1,555,132 1,465,368 5.5
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 27,684 34,291 -15.9 209,346 204,648 1.7
DOM. CAMRY 36,880 30,917 24.3 235,424 218,874 7.0
DOM. PICKUP 37,113 25,624 50.9 212,415 168,946 25.0
DOM. RX 350 6,100 6,760 -6.0 41,498 41,271 0.0
SELLING DAYS 24 25 178 177
---- CURRENT MONTH --- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR% DSR%
2007 2006 CHG 2007 2006 CHG
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
CAR 42,497 58,144 -23.9 307,075 272,258 12.2
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 16,755 16,157 8.0 115,665 98,988 16.2
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
CARS 69,656 71,965 0.8 487,384 475,315 2.0
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 128,908 146,266 -8.2 910,124 846,561 6.9
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
LT TRUCK 34,319 42,647 -16.2 261,385 256,979 1.1
LEXUS IMPORT LT
TRUCK 4,286 4,042 10.5 30,180 37,441 -19.8
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
LT TRUCK 50,445 42,111 24.8 311,945 283,116 9.6
LEXUS NA BUILT LT
TRUCK 6,100 6,760 -6.0 41,498 41,271 0.0
TOTAL TOYOTA LT
TRUCK 95,150 95,560 3.7 645,008 618,807 3.6
SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES 42,310 49,793 -11.5 313,763 327,464 -4.7
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 10,386 10,802 0.2 71,678 78,712 -9.4
SMALL VANS 11,599 13,834 -12.7 84,948 94,619 -10.7
PICKUPS 37,113 25,624 50.9 212,415 168,946 25.0
* NORTH AMERICAN
BUILT VEHICLES
COROLLA 27,684 34,291 -15.9 209,346 204,648 1.7
CAMRY 36,880 30,917 24.3 235,424 218,874 7.0
AVALON 5,092 6,757 -21.5 42,614 51,793 -18.2
SIENNA 11,599 13,834 -12.7 84,948 94,619 -10.7
PICKUP 37,113 25,624 50.9 212,415 168,946 25.0
SEQUOIA 1,733 2,653 -32.0 14,582 19,551 -25.8
RX 350 6,100 6,760 -6.0 41,498 41,271 0.0
TOTAL 126,201 120,836 8.8 840,827 799,702 4.6
N.A. VEHICLES % OF
TOTAL 56.3% 50.0% 54.1% 54.6%
SELLING DAYS 24 25 178 177
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
Subaru Reports July Sales
-- Subaru Tribeca Sales Up --
-- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported July sales of 15,438 total units. Sales of the redesigned 2008 Subaru Tribeca were up as the new models began arriving in dealer showrooms across the country.
Subaru Tribeca sales in July were up four percent over the same period last year totaling 1,680 units. Subaru Legacy recorded 6,322 unit sales, while the Outback accounted for 4,338 units of that line for the month. Subaru Forester recorded a July total of 3,678 units, while the Subaru Impreza line posted 3,713 units for the month. The discontinued Subaru Baja also recorded 45 units in July.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics. For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com/.
Audi Reports Sales Increase for July
-- Audi of America, Inc. today announced sales for the month of July. Audi sold 7,127 vehicles during the month, an increase of 1.7% from last year's figures. To date, Audi has sold 52,838 vehicles in 2007, an 11.3% increase over the previous year.
Several key markets also recorded significant increases including New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Chicago.
Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales also are up for the year. CPO sales for 2007 total 15,088, an increase of 3.9%.
AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. JULY 2007 SALES
AUDI US SNAPSHOT -------YEAR TO DATE---------
July-07 July-06 Yr/Yr July-07 July-06 Yr/Yr
Actual Actual % YTD YTD %
change actual actual change
A3 495 682 -27.4% 3,941 5,249 -24.9%
TT 458 139 229.5% 2,110 680 210.3%
A4/S4/RS 4 2,855 2,917 -2.1% 15,123 21,197 -28.7%
A4/S4 Cabriolet 642 585 9.7% 5,082 4,418 15.0%
A6/S6 815 1,652 -50.7% 6,829 11,039 -38.1%
A8/S8 201 440 -54.3% 2,119 2,977 -28.8%
Audi Q7 1,661 590 181.5% 12,634 1,900 564.9%
Total 7,127 7,005 1.7% 52,838 47,460 11.3%
Source: Audi of America, Inc.
Mercedes-Benz Reports 18,586 New Vehicle Sales for July
MBUSA Records Best Year-to-Date Sales for the Period
-- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 18,586 new vehicles for July, bringing the company's year- to-date total to 136,826 units, a 0.2 percent increase compared to the same period last year and marking the best year-to-date sales volume in its history.
With significant boosts in sales for both the S-Class and CL-Class (12.9 percent and 561.5 percent increases respectively), highlights for July sales include a 12 percent increase in sales of Mercedes-Benz high-end vehicles (S-, SL-, and CL-Classes) as a group. SUVs also showed growth, with the company's highly acclaimed M-Class model line's 23 percent increase (3,015 vs. 2,446 units) for the month.
Compared to the first seven months of 2006, the same period this year marked increases from the volume-leading C-Class with its 13.4 percent gain (31,619 vs. 27,881 units) to the exclusive CL-Class luxury coupe's 436.2 percent increase (2,043 vs. 381 units). As a group, Mercedes-Benz's light truck offerings posted a year-to-date increase of 12.4 percent (39,804 vs. 35,413 SUVs), including a seven percent jump for the M-Class and 87.7 percent growth for the seven-passenger full-sized GL-Class.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program, MBUSA marked a 1.1 percent increase for July sales with 4,417 vehicles sold, bringing year-to-date sales to a total of 30,475 units, an increase of 11.8 percent over the same period in 2006.
Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. In 2006, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales record of 248,080 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in its history and achieving 13 consecutive years of sales growth. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at www.mbusa.com.
MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Sales -- July 2007
Model July '07 July '06 Monthly % YTD 2007 YTD 2006 Yearly %
C-CLASS 4,291 5,285 -18.8% 31,619 27,881 13.4%
E-CLASS 3,227 4,479 -28.0% 25,473 25,199 1.1%
S-CLASS 2,521 2,233 12.9% 15,070 17,817 -15.4%
CL-CLASS 344 52 561.5% 2,043 381 436.2%
SL-CLASS 551 768 -28.3% 3,918 5,643 -30.6%
CLK-CLASS 801 963 -16.8% 9,009 10,817 -16.7%
SLK-CLASS 531 1,148 -53.7% 5,145 7,087 -27.4%
CLS-CLASS 670 790 -15.2% 4,745 6,288 -24.5%
R-CLASS 1,031 1,485 -30.6% 7,866 11,157 -29.5%
M-CLASS 3,015 2,446 23.3% 17,950 16,772 7.0%
GL-CLASS 1,553 1,863 -16.6% 13,342 7,108 87.7%
G-CLASS 51 79 -35.4% 646 376 71.8%
GRAND TOTAL 18,586 21,591 -13.9% 136,826 136,526 0.2%
Web site: http://www.mbusa.com/
Ford Crossovers Continue to Shine in July; Overall Sales Decline
-- Ford Motor Company's all-new and redesigned crossovers were up 40 percent in July; year-to-date sales also up 40 percent.
-- Overall sales totaled 195,245, down 19 percent compared with a year ago; daily rental sales were down 57 percent and sales to individual retail customers were down 17 percent.
-- Lincoln registers tenth month in a row of higher retail sales.
-- All-new Ford Expedition gains for the eleventh month in a row; Lincoln Navigator was up 8 percent.
-- Land Rover sales rose 19 percent, reflecting all-new LR2.
Demand continues to grow for Ford Motor Company's (NYSE:F) all-new and redesigned crossover vehicles, but overall sales declined sharply in July.
Total July sales were 195,245, down 19 percent compared with a year ago. Sales to daily rental companies were down 57 percent and sales to individual retail customers were down 17 percent. The company's crossover utility vehicle sales were up 40 percent in July and year-to-date -- the largest increase of any major manufacturer.
"We are encouraged by the progress we have made and consumers' response to our new products," said Mark Fields, Ford's President of the Americas. "At the same time, we know we have a lot of work to do, and July is a sobering reminder of the economic and competitive challenges we face."
In July, Ford Edge sales were 9,096 and Lincoln MKX sales were 2,870. Edge recently was recognized as the industry's top performing new vehicle in J.D. Power and Associates' 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study (APEAL).
Sales for the redesigned 2008 model Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner crossovers were higher in July. Escape sales were 12,440, and Mariner sales were 2,534, both up 2 percent compared with a year ago.
Sales for the new Ford Expedition (up 22 percent) and Lincoln Navigator (up 8 percent) also were higher than a year ago. Expedition sales were up for the eleventh consecutive month.
The Lincoln brand posted its tenth month in a row of higher retail sales (although total sales were lower reflecting lower fleet sales). In the first six months of 2007, Lincoln sales were 15 percent higher than the same period a year ago -- the largest increase of any luxury brand. Lincoln's rebound reflects the new Lincoln MKX crossover, the new Lincoln MKZ sedan and the redesigned Navigator.
Land Rover dealers reported a 19 percent sales increase in July, reflecting the addition of the all-new LR2 crossover.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY JULY 2007 U.S. SALES
July Month % July CYTD %
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2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
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Sales By Brand
Ford 160,590 199,735 -19.6 1,285,606 1,492,364 -13.9
Mercury 10,852 16,635 -34.8 106,044 117,884 -10.0
Lincoln 8,929 9,125 -2.1 82,262 73,153 12.5
Jaguar 1,136 1,997 -43.1 9,597 13,646 -29.7
Volvo 9,549 10,323 -7.5 63,357 69,415 -8.7
Land Rover 4,189 3,524 18.9 27,031 26,387 2.4
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Total Ford
Motor Company 195,245 241,339 -19.1 1,573,897 1,792,849 -12.2
Memo: Cars and
Trucks
Cars 60,088 89,395 -32.8 527,310 689,329 -23.5
Trucks 135,157 151,944 -11.0 1,046,587 1,103,520 -5.2
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Total Ford
Motor Company 195,245 241,339 -19.1 1,573,897 1,792,849 -12.2
FORD BRAND JULY 2007 U.S. SALES
July Month % July CYTD %
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2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
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Crown Victoria 3,117 5,441 -42.7 39,328 41,551 -5.4
Taurus (New) 3,907 0 NA 9,868 0 NA
Five Hundred 2,256 7,881 -71.4 32,565 55,982 -41.8
Fusion 9,347 13,612 -31.3 88,042 84,701 3.9
Focus 13,144 14,712 -10.7 109,876 111,108 -1.1
Mustang 10,684 13,711 -22.1 88,025 100,995 -12.8
Taurus (Old) 0 8,217 -100.0 0 111,922 -100.0
Thunderbird 0 0 NA 0 469 -100.0
GT 0 147 -100.0 231 1,222 -81.1
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Total Ford Cars 42,455 63,721 -33.4 367,935 507,950 -27.6
Escape 12,440 12,170 2.2 104,645 101,509 3.1
Edge 9,096 0 NA 67,879 0 NA
Taurus X 858 0 NA 858 0 NA
Freestyle 1,847 5,580 -66.9 21,625 41,417 -47.8
Explorer 11,212 15,851 -29.3 85,916 111,493 -22.9
Expedition 8,169 6,705 21.8 58,503 47,938 22.0
Excursion 0 0 NA 0 965 -100.0
Freestar 0 3,635 -100.0 2,390 39,883 -94.0
Econoline/Club
Wagon 11,210 13,712 -18.2 106,045 104,640 1.3
Ranger 5,662 8,014 -29.3 48,632 57,136 -14.9
F-Series 56,488 68,982 -18.1 411,926 469,159 -12.2
Low Cab Forward 221 317 -30.3 1,848 2,191 -15.7
Heavy Trucks 932 1,048 -11.1 7,404 8,083 -8.4
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Total Ford Trucks 118,135 136,014 -13.1 917,671 984,414 -6.8
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Total Ford Brand 160,590 199,735 -19.6 1,285,606 1,492,364 -13.9
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND JULY 2007 U.S. SALES
July Month % July CYTD %
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2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
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Grand Marquis 2,035 5,451 -62.7 33,298 39,347 -15.4
Sable (New) 1,776 0 NA 3,296 0 NA
Montego 813 1,810 -55.1 9,531 14,516 -34.3
Milan 2,225 3,490 -36.2 22,071 20,952 5.3
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Total Mercury Cars 6,849 10,751 -36.3 68,196 74,815 -8.8
Town Car 1,079 2,533 -57.4 24,114 24,375 -1.1
LS 0 1,179 -100.0 0 7,177 -100.0
MKZ 2,679 3,027 -11.5 19,732 18,699 5.5
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Total Lincoln Cars 3,758 6,739 -44.2 43,846 50,251 -12.7
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Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 10,607 17,490 -39.4 112,042 125,066 -10.4
Mariner 2,534 2,484 2.0 22,212 21,082 5.4
Mountaineer 1,469 2,968 -50.5 14,936 19,243 -22.4
Monterey 0 432 -100.0 700 2,744 -74.5
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Total Mercury Trucks 4,003 5,884 -32.0 37,848 43,069 -12.1
MKX 2,870 0 NA 19,724 0 NA
Navigator 1,543 1,424 8.4 13,602 13,679 -0.6
Aviator 0 0 NA 0 1,711 -100.0
Mark LT 758 962 -21.2 5,090 7,512 -32.2
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Total Lincoln Trucks 5,171 2,386 116.7 38,416 22,902 67.7
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Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 9,174 8,270 10.9 76,264 65,971 15.6
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Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 19,781 25,760 -23.2 188,306 191,037 -1.4
Total Lincoln Brand 8,929 9,125 -2.1 82,262 73,153 12.5
Total Mercury Brand 10,852 16,635 -34.8 106,044 117,884 -10.0
JAGUAR BRAND JULY 2007 U.S. SALES
July Month % July CYTD %
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2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
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XJ 290 461 -37.1 2,500 3,340 -25.1
S-TYPE 301 570 -47.2 2,305 4,197 -45.1
X-TYPE 247 563 -56.1 1,939 3,459 -43.9
XK 298 403 -26.1 2,853 2,650 7.7
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Total Jaguar 1,136 1,997 -43.1 9,597 13,646 -29.7
VOLVO BRAND JULY 2007 U.S. SALES
July Month % July CYTD %
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2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
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C30 25 0 NA 25 0 NA
S40 1,538 2,054 -25.1 12,050 14,298 -15.7
V50 233 341 -31.7 1,750 2,434 -28.1
S60 2,134 2,228 -4.2 11,579 16,001 -27.6
V70 368 582 -36.8 2,082 3,530 -41.0
XC70 966 1,051 -8.1 7,166 7,742 -7.4
C70 424 575 -26.3 2,920 1,686 73.2
S80 1,168 407 187.0 7,330 4,718 55.4
XC90 2,693 3,085 -12.7 18,455 19,006 -2.9
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Total Volvo 9,549 10,323 -7.5 63,357 69,415 -8.7
LAND ROVER BRAND JULY 2007 U.S. SALES
July Month % July CYTD %
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2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
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Range Rover 1,072 851 26.0 6,610 6,569 0.6
Range Rover Sport 1,317 1,254 5.0 8,928 9,832 -9.2
LR3 865 1,417 -39.0 7,134 9,954 -28.3
LR2 935 0 NA 4,358 0 NA
Discovery 0 0 NA 0 1 NA
Freelander 0 2 -100.0 1 31 -96.8
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Total Land Rover 4,189 3,524 18.9 27,031 26,387 2.4
Source: Ford Motor Company
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Web site: http://www.ford.com/
Volvo Cars of North America Reports Sales for July
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports July sales of 9,554 units in the United States,* down 7.6 percent compared to the same period last year.
Overall in North America (United States including Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico), 10,620 unit were sold. For the month, sales were down 6.1 percent year-over-year. Sales for Volvo in Canada and in Mexico were 848 and 218 units, respectively.
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA), based in Irvine, Calif., is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Corporation of Goteborg, Sweden. VCNA provides marketing, sales, parts, service, technology and training support to Volvo automobile retailers in the United States, and oversees Volvo operations in Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Volvo has been building cars with safety in mind for 80 years. The current model lineup of Volvo cars includes: the award-winning new S40 and its wagon counterpart the V50; the award-winning XC90; the sporty S60 sedan; the versatile V70 wagon and rugged XC70 (Cross Country); the new Volvo C70 -- the convertible with the innovative retractable hardtop, and the all-new Volvo S80.
* U.S. sales include Puerto Rico
Source: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
Web site: http://www.volvocars.com/
http://www.volvocars-pr.com/
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 9 Percent Decrease in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for July 2007
- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 137,728 Vehicles, an 8 Percent Decrease for July 2007
- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 18,586 Vehicles, a 14 Percent Decrease for July 2007
-- DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE:DCX) , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 156,314 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for July 2007, an 9 percent decrease compared to July 2006. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Chrysler Group, consisting of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge brands, posted sales of 137,728 vehicles in the U.S., an 8 percent decline in July. Driven by the Chrysler Sebring Sedan and Sebring Convertible, total Chrysler brand car sales increased 32 percent year-over-year. In addition, the New Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty -- the first from an OEM and the longest in the industry -- is a statement of confidence in the reliability of Chrysler products, and provides worry-free ownership for new Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge customers as long as they own their vehicles. Following its most aggressive product launch in company history of 10 all-new vehicles in 2006, Chrysler Group continues its product offensive with the launch of eight all- new vehicles in 2007.
MBUSA recorded 18,586 new car sales for July, bringing its year-to-date total to 136,826 units, a 0.2 percent increase compared to the same period last year and marking the best year-to-date sales volume in its history. Highlights for the month include a 12 percent increase in sales of Mercedes- Benz high-end vehicles (S-, SL-, and CL-Classes) and a 23 percent increase (3,015 vs. 2,446 units) for the company's M-Class SUV model line. Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA and Chrysler Group will be announced later today in separate press releases issued by the groups. July 2007 had 24 selling days and July 2006 had 25 selling days.
DaimlerChrysler AG U.S. Sales Summary Through July 2007
Month Sales % Sales CYTD %
Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
CHRYSLER GROUP 137,728 150,349 -8 % 1,250,821 1,279,895 -2 %
MERCEDES-BENZ USA 18,586 21,591 -14 % 136,826 136,526 0 %
DAIMLERCHRYSLER 156,314 171,940 -9 % 1,387,647 1,416,421 -2 %
Selling Days 24 25 178 177
Web site: http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/
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