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HAH! and MSN Money was expecting GM to be down 26%....
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BMW Group US sales (BMW and MINI combined) decreased 4.8 percent
year-to-date. In September sales declined 25.8 percent.
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S.
(BMW and MINI combined) reported September sales of 18,506 vehicles, a
decrease of 25.8 percent over the 24,932 vehicles sold in September 2007.
The BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 236,327
vehicles, down 4.8 percent, compared to 248,273 vehicles in the same period
of 2007.
BMW Brand Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 29.5 percent in September for a
total of 14,744 compared to 20,901 reported in the same month a year ago.
Year-to-date BMW brand sales were down 9.6 percent, to 195,633 vehicles
compared to 216,337 vehicles sold in the same period in 2007.
"At BMW, we are fortunate to have set a rational plan in place for the
entire year. While our sales this month are on a level with others, in the
year to date, we are still tracking better than the overall premium
market," said Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC. "New
products such as the just refreshed 3 Series with its new look and new
iDrive Control will keep us attractive in the market place. A new dimension
will be added to our range of vehicles with the introduction of the
Advanced Clean Diesels in the 3 Series and the X5, which will be available
in all 50 states. We are also getting ready for the U.S. launch of the
all-new 7 Series which comes early in the new year."
BMW Automobile Sales
BMW's automobile sales are down 35.9 percent in September to 10,552
versus 16,457 in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date sales also
decreased 9.9 percent, to 152,988 automobiles compared to 169,760 in the
same period of 2007.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles decreased by 5.7 percent in
September to 4,192 vehicles over the 4,444 sold last September.
Year-to-date, sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were down 8.4 percent,
to 42,645 vehicles compared to the 46,577 sold in the first nine months of
2007.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported September sales of 3,762 automobiles, down 6.7
percent from the 4,031 cars sold in September 2007. Year-to-date, the
division reported sales of 40,694 automobiles, an increase of 27.4 percent,
compared to the 31,936 cars reported in the first nine months of 2007.
"Tight inventories restricted September MINI sales, which were 269
units below prior year levels," said Jim McDowell, Vice-President of MINI
USA. "Despite high gas prices, limited credit opportunities, and concern
about the overall economy, more and more Americans are rethinking
automotive choices they have always made. We think this is the reason why
we ended the month with only a six day supply of cars in our retailers'
showrooms. In the coming month, we look forward to increased production for
our market to help replenish our dealer stocks."
Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, September 2008 Sept. Sept. YTD YTD 2008 2007 % 2008 2007 % BMW brand 14,744 20,901 -29.5 195,633 216,337 -9.6 BMW passenger cars 10,552 16,457 -35.9 152,988 169,760 -9.9 BMW light trucks 4,192 4,444 - 5.7 42,645 46,577 -8.4 (SAVs) MINI brand 3,762 4,031 - 6.7 40,694 31,936 27.4 TOTAL Group 18,506 24,932 -25.8 236,327 248,273 -4.8 BMW Certified Pre-Owned
Sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles are up 3.9 percent, to
7,707 CPO vehicles versus 7,421 vehicles reported last September.
Year-to-date, CPO sales are up 19.7 percent, to 77,144 over the 64,445
reported in the same period in 2007.
Sales BMW of North America, LLC, September 2008 YTD YTD Sept. 08 Sept. 07 % Sept. 08 Sept. 07 % 1 Series 663 0 9,280 0 3 Series 6,303 9,519 -33.8% 88,270 106,560 -17.2% Z4 Roadster and Coupe 337 990 -66.0% 5,009 7,537 -33.5% 5 Series 2,423 4,055 -40.2% 35,331 37,895 -6.8% 6 Series 292 808 -63.9% 5,173 6,759 -23.5% 7 Series 534 1,085 -50.8% 9,925 11,009 -9.8% BMW passenger cars 10,552 16,457 -35.9% 152,988 169,760 -9.9% -------------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- ---- X3 1,400 2,151 -34.9% 14,620 22,258 -34.3% X5 2,316 2,293 1.0% 24,663 24,319 1.4% X6 476 0 3,362 0 BMW light trucks (SAVs) 4,192 4,444 -5.7% 42,645 46,577 -8.4% ---------------- ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ---- BMW brand 14,744 20,901 -29.5% 195,633 216,337 -9.6% --------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- ---- Cooper /S Hardtop 2,721 3,407 -20.1% 27,687 25,656 7.9% Cooper /S Convertible 153 624 -75.5% 4,698 6,280 -25.2% Cooper /S Clubman 888 0 8,309 0 MINI brand 3,762 4,031 -6.7% 40,694 31,936 27.4% ---------- ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ---- TOTAL BMW of North America, LLC 18,506 24,932 -25.8% 236,327 248,273 -4.8% ------------------ ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- ----
BMW Group in America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since
1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.
The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales,
and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles,
including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor
Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology
office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the
country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW
Group's global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing
plant for all Z4 models, X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sports Activity
Coupes. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through
networks of 338 BMW passenger car centers, 335 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
centers, 142 BMW motorcycle retailers, 82 MINI passenger car dealers, and
30 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's
sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the
Internet at:
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Kia Motors America Announces September Sales
Passenger Cars Up 17.2 Percent Year to Date
Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/
Link to Press Release
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today
announced September sales of 17,383 units with year-to-date sales of
228,088 units. Passenger cars are up 17.2 percent year to date, with Rondo,
Kia's value-laden CUV, posting a 3-percent increase over the same month
last year and a 38.4-percent increase year to date.
Optima and Rio also posted year-to-date increases of 31.5 and 21.7
percent respectively with 40,778 and 30,329 units sold.
"Considering the current economic climate we are pleased to see
consumers recognizing and appreciating our passenger cars for the value,
safety and fuel efficiency they bring to the market," said Tom Loveless,
vice president of sales, KMA.
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the sales, marketing and distribution arm
of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a
complete line of vehicles through more than 640 dealers throughout the
United States. For 2007, KMA recorded its 14th consecutive year of record
U.S. sales. Kia Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value,
high quality, safe and dynamic vehicles. Kia Motors prides itself on
producing vehicles that are exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline
"The Power to Surprise."
Kia Motors America is the "Official Automotive Partner of the NBA."
Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle line-up is
available at its Web site -- http://www.kia.com. For media information,
including photography, visit http://www.kiamedia.com.. MONTH OF SEPTEMBER YEAR-TO-DATE Model 2008 2007 2008 2007 Rio 2,071 2,638 30,329 24,930 Spectra 3,878 5,785 58,915 55,546 Optima 1,905 3,004 40,778 31,021 Amanti 163 220 2,806 5,057 Sportage 1,721 4,083 27,853 36,150 Sorento 3,163 3,249 20,636 29,687 Sedona 1,648 2,544 20,858 31,825 Rondo 2,642 2,564 24,680 17,827 Borrego 192 n/a 1,233 n/a Total 17,383 24,087 228,088 232,043
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Subaru Posts September Sales
Year-to-Date Sales Up 4 Percent Marketshare at Record Levels
Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Subaru of America,
Inc. today posted total Year-to-Date sales of 143,789 units, a 4 percent
gain over YTD September 2007 of 138,622 units.
Sales for the Subaru Forester were up 28 percent or 4,804 units for the
month of September versus September 2007 sales of 3,746 units, while the
Subaru Legacy Sedan posted its best September ever -- up an impressive 14
percent over the same period last year or 2,228 units from 1,954 units.
"We are up 4 percent in total sales for the year and the Subaru
Impreza, Forester and Legacy Sedan are on record pace with their best 9
months results ever," said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales for Subaru
of America. "Our products are well positioned as consumers are
rationalizing their purchase decisions in favor of value, dependability,
capability and economy. In short, Subaru represents a sensible decision in
these volatile times."
"Despite the economic turbulence in the marketplace, the fundamental
appeal of Subaru products continue to gain momentum," said Thomas J. Doll,
executive vice president for Subaru of America. "Our vehicles represent a
great alternative to traditional SUVs. They are produced in zero landfill
production plants, are equipped with symmetrical All-Wheel Drive technology
and the horizontally opposed Subaru boxer engine, and are not only fuel
efficient, but also provide a low total cost of ownership," Doll added.
For information about Subaru of America, Inc. and Subaru vehicles,
visit our media website at http://www.media.subaru.com.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
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 nearly 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
calendar year-end 2007. In addition, Subaru boasts the most fuel efficient
line-up of all-wheel drive products sold in the market today based on
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy standards. All Subaru
products are manufactured in zero- landfill production plants and Subaru of
Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be
designated a backyard wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.
For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com.
8-Sep 7-Sep +/- YTD 08 YTD 07 +/- Impreza 4,098 4,195 -2% 37,142 33,323 11% Legacy 2,228 1,954 14% 17,705 15,472 14% Outback* 2,620 4,823 -46% 35,179 42,337 -17% Forester 4,804 3,746 28% 44,695 33,938 32% Tribeca 741 1,730 -57% 9,067 12,434 -27% Total** 14,491 16,448 -11.80% 143,787 137,504 4% *Includes Legacy Wagon **Total sales include 1 Baja sale in 2008 and 9 Baja sales in September 2007.
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America
today announced sales of 24,765 for the month of September, a 25 percent
decrease from September 2007 levels.
"As consumers tighten their spending due to the uncertain economic
times we are experiencing, we are certainly feeling the pinch, as I am sure
every other manufacturer is," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's
vice president of national sales. "While we are disappointed in September
sales results, we believe it is consistent with what happened in the
overall industry. But we feel Hyundai is well positioned to weather these
difficult economic times with a full lineup of vehicles that offer some of
the best value, fuel economy, safety and quality in the industry."
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 power train 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.
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a
subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed
throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and
serviced through 800 dealerships nationwide.
CARLINE SEPT/2008 SEPT/2007 CY2008 CY2007 ------- --------- --------- ------ ------ ACCENT 3,014 3,120 44,393 29,212 SONATA 8,629 6,550 97,442 99,358 ELANTRA 3,681 7,164 86,144 73,890 TIBURON 677 1,236 7,730 11,850 SANTA FE 4,676 7,496 56,629 70,005 AZERA 483 1,423 13,437 17,361 TUCSON 1,294 3,693 16,247 32,449 ENTOURAGE 455 879 4,360 15,664 VERACRUZ 827 1,653 8,427 8,618 GENESIS 1,029 N/A 2,855 N/A TOTAL 24,765 33,214 337,664 358,407
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TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc., posted September vehicle sales of 96,626, a decline of 20.9 percent
compared to September 2007 results. American Honda year-to-date sales of
1,180,583 represent a 1.1 percent decrease.
"This September was an incredibly volatile month for Wall Street," said
Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales for American Honda.
"Obviously, no one is immune to market shifts as dramatic as we have been
seeing."
Honda Division posted September sales of 86,629, a decline of 20.0
percent versus September 2007. Honda total car sales decreased by 18.5
percent to 50,611. Honda light truck sales decreased 22.0 percent to
36,018. The Fit achieved a September record of 6,515, up 48.7 percent in
its first full month available as a completely redesigned 2009 model.
The Acura Division posted sales of 9,997, a decrease of 27.5 percent
compared to September 2007.
* The daily selling rate is calculated with 24 days for September 2008
and 25 days for September 2007. The year-to-date daily selling rate is
calculated with 230 days for 2008 and 230 days for 2007. All
percentages represent the daily selling rate.
For more information or downloadable high-resolution images of Honda
and Acura vehicles, please visit http://www.hondanews.com. Consumer
information is available at http://www.honda.com.
American Honda Vehicle Sales For September 2008 Month-to-Date September September DSR** 2008 2007 % Chg. American Honda Total 96,626 127,200 -20.9% Total Car Sales 56,031 71,967 -18.9% Total Truck Sales 40,595 55,233 -23.4% Honda Total Car Sales 50,611 64,711 -18.5% Honda Total Truck Sales 36,018 48,120 -22.0% Acura Total Car Sales 5,420 7,256 -22.2% Acura Total Truck Sales 4,577 7,113 -33.0% Domestic Car Sales * 42,766 58,015 -23.2% Honda Division 39,749 53,691 -22.9% Acura Division 3,017 4,324 -27.3% Domestic Truck Sales * 33,716 40,514 -13.3% Honda Division 29,139 33,401 -9.1% Acura Division 4,577 7,113 -33.0% Import Car Sales 13,265 13,952 -1.0% Honda Division 10,862 11,020 2.7% Acura Division 2,403 2,932 -14.6% Import Truck Sales 6,879 14,719 -51.3% Honda Division 6,879 14,719 -51.3% MODEL BREAKOUTS BY DIVISION Honda Division Total 86,629 112,831 -20.0% Fit 6,515 4,565 48.7% Accord * 22,371 35,031 -33.5% Memo: Accord Hybrid 0 229 Civic * 21,577 24,752 -9.2% Memo: Civic Hybrid 2,020 2,092 0.6% S2000 148 363 -57.5% Insight 0 0 FCX 0 0 FCX Clarity 0 Odyssey * 10,783 16,464 -31.8% Pilot * 5,192 6,191 -12.6% CR-V * 15,928 19,769 -16.1% Element * 1,739 2,403 -24.6% Ridgeline 2,376 3,293 -24.8% Acura Division Total 9,997 14,369 -27.5% RSX 0 1 TL * 3,017 4,324 -27.3% TSX 2,144 2,574 -13.2% RL 259 357 -24.4% MDX * 3,669 5,162 -26.0% RDX * 908 1,951 -51.5% Selling Days 24 25 Year-to-Date September September DSR** 2008 2007 % Chg. American Honda Total 1,180,583 1,193,520 -1.1% Total Car Sales 730,160 677,779 7.7% Total Truck Sales 450,423 515,741 -12.7% Honda Total Car Sales 664,596 601,484 10.5% Honda Total Truck Sales 400,159 455,310 -12.1% Acura Total Car Sales 65,564 76,295 -14.1% Acura Total Truck Sales 50,264 60,431 -16.8% Domestic Car Sales * 545,218 552,810 -1.4% Honda Division 509,559 507,738 0.4% Acura Division 35,659 45,072 -20.9% Domestic Truck Sales * 356,856 367,040 -2.8% Honda Division 306,592 306,609 0.0% Acura Division 50,264 60,431 -16.8% Import Car Sales 184,942 124,969 48.0% Honda Division 155,037 93,746 65.4% Acura Division 29,905 31,223 -4.2% Import Truck Sales 93,567 148,701 -37.1% Honda Division 93,567 148,701 -37.1% MODEL BREAKOUTS BY DIVISION Honda Division Total 1,064,755 1,056,794 0.8% Fit 63,368 41,085 54.2% Accord * 313,228 301,879 3.8% Memo: Accord Hybrid 196 2,808 -93.0% Civic * 285,715 254,955 12.1% Memo: Civic Hybrid 27,597 23,828 15.8% S2000 2,276 3,552 -35.9% Insight 0 3 FCX 6 10 -40.0% FCX Clarity 3 Odyssey * 112,041 130,267 -14.0% Pilot * 79,430 95,463 -16.8% CR-V * 158,024 167,223 -5.5% Element * 22,429 27,965 -19.8% Ridgeline 28,235 34,392 -17.9% Acura Division Total 115,828 136,726 -15.3% RSX 1 295 -99.7% TL * 35,659 45,072 -20.9% TSX 26,138 26,007 0.5% RL 3,766 4,919 -23.4% MDX * 36,888 42,954 -14.1% RDX * 13,376 17,477 -23.5% Selling Days 230 230 * Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts. ** Daily Selling Rate
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America,
Inc. (NNA) today reported September 2008 sales of 59,565 units versus
94,269 units a year ago, a decrease of 36.8 percent. Sales of Nissan
Division vehicles declined 38.4 percent, while sales of Infiniti Division
vehicles fell by 24.1 percent.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
-- Nissan vehicles saw sales of 51,786 units in September compared with
September 2007's 84,019 units sold, a 38.4 percent decrease.
-- The all-new Maxima sports sedan had a strong month, with sales of
4,996 units in September.
-- The GT-R continues to perform well, with sales of 421 units.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
-- Infiniti sales for September were 7,779 units, down from 10,250
units a year ago, a decline of 24.1 percent.
NNA INFORMATION
-- Combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti of 59,565 units, compared
with last September's sales of 94,269 units, marked a decrease of 36.8
percent.
-- In a challenging environment, Nissan's sales for the second quarter
of the fiscal year, which is July-September, totaled 263,377 units.
Compared to prior year, sales were down 5.1 percent. Sales for the first
half of the fiscal year were 515,953 units, a decrease of 3.4 percent from
a year ago.
-- 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 September had
24 selling days, and September 2007 had 25 selling days.
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
NISSAN DIVISION SALES September September Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change Nissan Division Total 51,786 84,019 -38.4 695,725 719,229 -3.3 Versa 6,279 7,098 -11.5 68,620 60,963 12.6 Sentra 5,348 8,108 -34.0 84,636 83,724 1.1 Altima 16,043 27,871 -42.4 223,776 218,022 2.6 Maxima 4,996 6,179 -19.1 36,614 40,937 -10.6 350Z 524 1,199 -56.3 8,802 15,115 -41.8 GT-R 421 NA NA 1,052 NA NA Total Car 33,611 50,455 -33.4 423,500 418,761 1.1 Frontier 1,534 5,480 -72.0 40,873 50,737 -19.4 Titan 2,872 5,193 -44.7 29,900 50,959 -41.3 Xterra 1,361 4,040 -66.3 29,706 38,636 -23.1 Pathfinder 1,079 7,084 -84.8 29,648 48,895 -39.4 Armada 999 2,758 -63.8 13,505 24,015 -43.8 Rogue 5,054 832 507.5 55,052 832 NA Murano 4,866 5,777 -15.8 56,476 63,225 -10.7 Quest 410 2,400 -82.9 17,065 23,169 -26.3 Total Truck 18,175 33,564 -45.8 272,225 300,468 -9.4 North American Produced 40,921 76,211 -46.3 574,343 640,057 -10.3 Car 32,666 49,256 -33.7 413,646 403,646 2.5 Truck 8,255 26,955 -69.4 160,697 236,411 -32.0 Import 10,865 7,808 39.2 121,382 79,172 53.3 Car 945 1,199 -21.2 9,854 15,115 -34.8 Truck 9,920 6,609 50.1 111,528 64,057 74.1 INFINITI DIVISION SALES September September Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change Infiniti Division Total 7,779 10,250 -24.1 89,973 93,824 -4.1 G Sedan 2,676 3,841 -30.3 34,898 41,481 -15.9 G Coupe 1,121 2,491 -55.0 16,207 11,983 35.2 M 1,077 1,380 -22.0 12,045 16,413 -26.6 Q45 0 1 NA 0 21 NA QX56 445 1,150 -61.3 6,359 8,783 -27.6 EX 1,279 NA NA 10,289 NA NA FX 1,181 1,386 -14.8 10,176 15,138 -32.8 Total Car 4,874 7,713 -36.8 63,149 69,900 -9.7 Total Truck 2,905 2,537 14.5 26,824 23,924 12.1 COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES September September Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change TOTAL VEHICLE 59,565 94,269 -36.8 785,698 813,053 -3.4 Total Car 38,485 58,168 -33.8 486,649 488,661 -0.4 Total Truck 21,080 36,101 -41.6 299,049 324,392 -7.8 Selling Days 24 25 230 230 *All numbers include Hawaii. *
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TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., today reported September sales of 144,260 vehicles, a
decrease of 29.5 percent from last September, on a daily selling rate
basis. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,793,303 units, down 10.4
percent from the same period last year.
The Toyota Division posted September sales of 128,215 units, down 28.9
percent from last September. The Lexus Division reported September sales of
16,045 units, a decrease of 33.4 percent from the year-ago month.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded September sales of 78,912
units, a decrease of 23.7 percent from last September. Passenger car sales
were led by Camry and Camry Hybrid, which posted combined September sales
of 29,486 units. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 2,785 units for the month.
Corolla recorded sales of 21,316 units for the month. With limited
availability, the Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid reported September
sales of 10,873 units. Yaris posted September sales of 5,721 units, up 0.1
percent over the same period last year.
Toyota Division light trucks posted sales of 49,303 units, down 36
percent from the year-ago month. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4
compact SUV with September sales of 10,305 units. The Tundra full-size
pickup reported September sales of 7,696 units. Tacoma recorded sales of
9,176 units for the month. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined
September sales of 5,729 units. The Highlander Hybrid gas electric mid-size
SUV recorded sales of 921 units for the month. Sequoia posted September
sales of 2,030 units, up 27.4 percent over the same period last year.
Sienna recorded sales of 9,647 units for the month, up 1.9 percent over the
year-ago month.
Scion posted September sales of 8,112 units. The xB urban utility
vehicle led the way with September sales of 3,038 units. The tC sports
coupe posted September sales of 2,679 units. The xD reported sales of 2,395
units for the month.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported September sales of 9,430 units, down 35.1
percent from the year-ago month. Passenger car sales were led by the ES 350
luxury sedan with September sales of 4,042 units. The IS entry luxury sport
sedan reported combined sales of 3,044 units. The LS flagship luxury sedan
reported combined sales of 1,238 units. The GS luxury sport sedan posted
combined September sales of 977 units.
Lexus Division light trucks reported September sales of 6,615 units,
down 31 percent from the same period last year. Lexus sales were led by the
RX luxury utility vehicle which posted combined September sales of 4,639
units. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 744
units for the month. The LX 570 recorded sales of 647 units, up 280.8
percent over September 2007.
TMS Hybrids
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 200,450 units. TMS
posted September sales of 15,399 hybrid vehicles. Toyota Division posted
sales of 14,579 hybrids for the month. Lexus Division posted September
sales of 820 hybrids.
There were 24 selling days this month, compared to 25 selling days last
September.
TOYOTA RETAIL SALES (INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII) September, 2008 --- CURRENT MONTH --- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE -- DSR % DSR % 2008 2007 CHG 2008 2007 CHG ---- ---- --- ---- ---- --- YARIS 5,721 5,956 0.1 88,495 68,465 29.3 COROLLA 21,316 29,550 -24.9 279,685 291,981 -4.2 CAMRY 29,486 40,438 -24.0 355,562 365,140 -2.6 AVALON 3,404 6,066 -41.5 34,309 54,560 -37.1 PRIUS 10,873 12,494 -9.3 130,561 137,114 -4.8 SCION xA 0 80 -100.0 39 9,474 -99.6 SCION xB 3,038 4,842 -34.6 38,671 33,832 14.3 SCION tC 2,679 5,694 -51.0 35,680 52,063 -31.5 SCION xD 2,395 2,623 -4.9 23,369 5,287 342.0 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PASS. CAR 78,912 107,743 -23.7 986,372 1,017,920 -3.1 ----------------- ------ ------- ----- ------- --------- ---- ES 4,042 6,491 -35.1 50,642 62,444 -18.9 LS 1,238 2,918 -55.8 16,030 26,350 -39.2 SC 129 297 -54.8 1,689 2,995 -43.6 GS 977 1,668 -39.0 13,019 17,090 -23.8 IS 3,044 3,757 -15.6 40,372 41,706 -3.2 TOTAL LEXUS PASS. CAR 9,430 15,131 -35.1 121,752 150,585 -19.1 ----------------- ----- ------ ----- ------- ------- ----- TOTAL TOYOTA PASS. CAR 88,342 122,874 -25.1 1,108,124 1,168,505 -5.2 ------------ ------ ------- ----- --------- --------- ---- SIENNA 9,647 9,865 1.9 94,887 105,912 -10.4 RAV4 10,305 14,412 -25.5 106,738 131,946 -19.1 FJ CRUISER 1,571 4,544 -64.0 21,696 43,228 -49.8 4RUNNER 2,963 7,802 -60.4 37,306 66,984 -44.3 HIGHLANDER 5,729 8,173 -27.0 81,951 91,294 -10.2 LAND CRUISER 186 163 18.9 3,203 1,752 82.8 SEQUOIA 2,030 1,660 27.4 24,592 17,959 36.9 TOTAL SUV 22,784 36,754 -35.4 275,486 353,163 -22.0 --------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- ----- 4X2 TACOMA 4,904 8,380 -39.0 65,771 80,499 -18.3 4X4 TACOMA 4,272 5,616 -20.8 51,542 55,016 -6.3 TOTAL TACOMA 9,176 13,996 -31.7 117,313 135,515 -13.4 TUNDRA 7,696 19,571 -59.0 115,026 144,480 -20.4 TOTAL PICKUP 16,872 33,567 -47.6 232,339 279,995 -17.0 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT TRUCK 49,303 80,186 -36.0 602,712 739,070 -18.4 LX 647 177 280.8 6,416 2,149 198.6 GX 1,329 1,964 -29.5 12,832 16,394 -21.7 RX 4,639 7,841 -38.4 63,219 75,527 -16.3 TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT TRUCK 6,615 9,982 -31.0 82,467 94,070 -12.3 ----------------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ----- TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT TRUCK 55,918 90,168 -35.4 685,179 833,140 -17.8 ------------ ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- ----- TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 128,215 187,929 -28.9 1,589,084 1,756,990 -9.6 TOTAL LEXUS 16,045 25,113 -33.4 204,219 244,655 -16.5 ----------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- ----- TOTAL TOYOTA 144,260 213,042 -29.5 1,793,303 2,001,645 -10.4 MEMO: DOM. COROLLA 16,492 29,472 -41.7 226,046 268,658 -15.9 DOM. CAMRY 29,119 38,603 -21.4 348,989 313,850 11.2 DOM. PICKUP 16,872 33,567 -47.6 232,339 279,995 -17.0 DOM. RX 3,718 5,774 -32.9 46,208 54,879 -15.8 SELLING DAYS 24 25 230 230 ------------ -- -- --- --- TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 29,897 33,602 -7.3 377,028 380,852 -1.0 LEXUS IMPORT CAR 9,430 15,131 -35.1 121,752 150,585 -19.1 TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT CARS 49,015 74,141 -31.1 609,344 637,068 -4.4 TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 88,342 122,874 -25.1 1,108,124 1,168,505 -5.2 TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT LT TRUCK 20,754 35,094 -38.4 250,894 335,204 -25.2 LEXUS IMPORT LT TRUCK 2,897 4,208 -28.3 36,259 39,191 -7.5 TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT LT TRUCK 28,549 45,092 -34.0 351,818 403,866 -12.9 LEXUS NA BUILT LT TRUCK 3,718 5,774 -32.9 46,208 54,879 -15.8 TOTAL TOYOTA LT TRUCK 55,918 90,168 -35.4 685,179 833,140 -17.8 --------------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- ----- SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 27,828 42,192 -31.3 336,257 404,005 -16.8 Memo: Lexus Sport Utility 6,615 9,982 -31.0 82,467 94,070 -12.3 SMALL VANS 9,647 9,865 1.9 94,887 105,912 -10.4 PICKUPS 16,872 33,567 -47.6 232,339 279,995 -17.0 ------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- ----- * NORTH AMERICAN BUILT VEHICLES COROLLA 16,492 29,472 -41.7 226,046 268,658 -15.9 CAMRY 29,119 38,603 -21.4 348,989 313,850 11.2 AVALON 3,404 6,066 -41.5 34,309 54,560 -37.1 SIENNA 9,647 9,865 1.9 94,887 105,912 -10.4 PICKUP 16,872 33,567 -47.6 232,339 279,995 -17.0 SEQUOIA 2,030 1,660 27.4 24,592 17,959 36.9 RX 3,718 5,774 -32.9 46,208 54,879 -15.8 TOTAL 81,282 125,007 -32.3 1,007,370 1,095,813 -8.1 N.A. VEHICLES % OF TOTAL 56.3% 58.7% 56.2% 54.7% SELLING DAYS 24 25 230 230 DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE ------------- -- -- --- ---
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- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 116,734, down 34 percent versus
year ago.
- Weakening economy, tight credit and cautious consumers pulled Ford and
industry sales in September to lowest level this year.
- Ford Flex crossover and Lincoln MKS sedan post highest retail shares in
September.
- Ford readies for launch of all-new F-150.
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford, Lincoln and
Mercury dealers reported total sales of 116,734 in September, down 34
percent versus a year ago.
September was the lowest sales month for Ford and the industry this
year.
"Consumers and businesses are in a very fragile place," said Jim
Farley, Ford group vice president, Marketing and Communications. "An
already weak economy compounded by very tight credit conditions has created
an atmosphere of caution."
The national marketing launch for the Ford Flex crossover and Lincoln
MKS sedan began in September. Both new products have steadily increased
their share of segment. The Ford Flex has the highest conquest rate of any
Ford product (except for Escape Hybrid), and also is attracting the highest
rate of premium and import buyers. The Lincoln MKS ranks third in the
mid-size luxury car segment behind only the BMW 5-Series and the Mercedes
Benz E-Class.
The 2009 model Ford F-150 has class leading capability (11,300 pounds
towing and 3,030 pounds payload) and unsurpassed fuel economy of 21 mpg
highway with the SFE package.
"The sell down of the current model F-150 is ahead of schedule, and the
first shipments of the new F-150 will arrive soon at Ford dealers," said
Farley.
Ford's F-Series is America's No. 1 selling truck for 31 years in a row
and the new F-150 is designed and engineered to raise the bar in the
light-duty pickup market.
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.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based
in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six
continents. With about 229,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the
company's core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln,
Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company provides financial services through
Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products,
please visit our website at http://www.ford.com.FORD MOTOR COMPANY SEPTEMBER 2008 U.S. SALES -------------------------------------------- September % Year-To-Date % --------- ------------ 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change ---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------ Sales By Brand Ford 102,685 155,037 -33.8 1,353,519 1,620,925 -16.5 Lincoln 7,571 9,764 -22.5 82,824 102,449 -19.2 Mercury 6,478 11,403 -43.2 96,878 129,743 -25.3 ----- ------ ------ ------- Total Ford, Lincoln and Mercury 116,734 176,204 -33.8 1,533,221 1,853,117 -17.3 Volvo 4,054 8,408 -51.8 60,028 80,884 -25.8 ----- ----- ------ ------ Total Ford Motor Company 120,788 184,612 -34.6 1,593,249 1,934,001 -17.6 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Sales By Type Cars 40,453 50,212 -19.4 550,752 588,001 -6.3 Crossover Utility Vehicles 22,583 32,333 -30.2 295,903 302,624 -2.2 Sport Utility Vehicles 8,623 20,040 -57.0 128,396 216,084 -40.6 Trucks and Vans 45,075 73,619 -38.8 558,170 746,408 -25.2 ------ ------ ------- ------- Total Trucks 76,281 125,992 -39.5 982,469 1,265,116 -22.3 ------ ------- ------- --------- Total Vehicles 116,734 176,204 -33.8 1,533,221 1,853,117 -17.3 FORD BRAND SEPTEMBER 2008 U.S. SALES ------------------------------------ September % Year-To-Date % --------- ------------ 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change ---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------ Crown Victoria 3,622 3,520 2.9 39,317 46,188 -14.9 Taurus 3,172 4,230 -25.0 43,650 52,514 -16.9 Fusion 9,942 11,966 -16.9 117,545 112,519 4.5 Focus 10,346 9,885 4.7 165,382 133,043 24.3 Mustang 4,910 10,266 -52.2 78,871 109,803 -28.2 GT 0 0 NA 0 231 -100.0 - - - --- Ford Cars 31,992 39,867 -19.8 444,765 454,298 -2.1 Flex 1,959 0 NA 7,552 0 NA Edge 6,633 11,632 -43.0 93,830 89,676 4.6 Escape 9,161 11,132 -17.7 125,672 127,737 -1.6 Taurus X 1,105 3,065 -63.9 19,578 30,411 -35.6 ----- ----- ------ ------ Ford Crossover Utility Vehicles 18,858 25,829 -27.0 246,632 247,824 -0.5 Expedition 3,645 5,827 -37.4 43,272 71,213 -39.2 Explorer 3,498 10,690 -67.3 64,339 108,535 -40.7 ----- ------ ------ ------- Ford Sport Utility Vehicles 7,143 16,517 -56.8 107,611 179,748 -40.1 F-Series 32,727 56,065 -41.6 392,698 537,211 -26.9 Ranger 3,915 4,019 -2.6 54,815 57,434 -4.6 Econoline/Club Wagon 7,617 11,897 -36.0 101,419 130,763 -22.4 Freestar 0 0 NA 0 2,390 -100.0 Low Cab Forward 55 143 -61.5 745 2,257 -67.0 Heavy Trucks 378 700 -46.0 4,834 9,000 -46.3 --- --- ----- ----- Ford Trucks and Vans 44,692 72,824 -38.6 554,511 739,055 -25.0 ------ ------ ------- ------- Ford Brand 102,685 155,037 -33.8 1,353,519 1,620,925 -16.5 LINCOLN BRAND SEPTEMBER 2008 U.S. SALES --------------------------------------- September % Year-To-Date % --------- ------------ 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change ---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------ MKS 1,814 0 NA 6,852 0 NA MKZ 1,578 2,589 -39.0 24,914 25,537 -2.4 Town Car 1,031 611 68.7 11,685 25,580 -54.3 MKX 1,753 3,805 -53.9 23,977 26,950 -11.0 Navigator 1,012 1,964 -48.5 11,737 17,729 -33.8 Mark LT 383 795 -51.8 3,659 6,653 -45.0 --- --- ----- ----- Lincoln Brand 7,571 9,764 -22.5 82,824 102,449 -19.2 MERCURY BRAND SEPTEMBER 2008 U.S. SALES --------------------------------------- September % Year-To-Date % --------- ------------ 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change ---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------ Grand Marquis 1,599 2,737 -41.6 23,091 38,280 -39.7 Sable 783 1,851 -57.7 13,711 16,665 -17.7 Milan 1,656 2,557 -35.2 25,734 27,641 -6.9 Mariner 1,972 2,699 -26.9 25,294 27,850 -9.2 Mountaineer 468 1,559 -70.0 9,048 18,607 -51.4 Monterey 0 0 NA 0 700 -100.0 - - - --- Mercury Brand 6,478 11,403 -43.2 96,878 129,743 -25.3 VOLVO BRAND SEPTEMBER 2008 U.S. SALES ------------------------------------- September % Year-To-Date % --------- ------------ 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change ---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------ S40 422 1,132 -62.7 8,137 14,645 -44.4 V50 119 224 -46.9 1,370 2,185 -37.3 S60 470 826 -43.1 7,657 14,355 -46.7 S80 578 1,308 -55.8 8,811 9,958 -11.5 V70 141 372 -62.1 2,672 2,884 -7.4 XC70 661 954 -30.7 7,735 8,990 -14.0 XC90 1,106 2,460 -55.0 15,292 23,471 -34.8 C70 292 321 -9.0 4,898 3,534 38.6 C30 265 811 -67.3 3,456 862 300.9 --- --- ----- --- Volvo Brand 4,054 8,408 -51.8 60,028 80,884 -25.8
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I just got the Zune 120 last week... As much as I do enjoy gadgets and tech toys, it's shamefully my first portable MP3 player. If work will give me a chance to breathe, I hope to start loading stuff onto it within the next week or two. We already have the media center in the living room (runs on Vista) loaded with tons of movies and music. Looking forward to taking some of it with me. We'll see.
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Congrats guy! Good to see you back on the board too!
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If given a choice between the two - LTZ 4-cyl.
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LOL lets make a "maverick" drinking or toking game
That sounds like a great idea!
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I would not be affected at all, there will be plenty of W body parts for years to come, just as there are for 1968 - 1972 A body parts.
But, you would also continue to buy new vehicles from other GM brands.
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I'm disappointed that this topic turned into another "how to save Pontiac" rant.
I thought the original topic was how the death/emasculation of Pontiac would affect the relationship each of us have with GM?
It wouldn't impact my buying decision, and I doubt it would impact most US fans/buyers of other GM brands. It certainly wouldn't impact the buyers/fans in GM's global markets.
I'm not saying it's fair, that Pontiac has been given the proper attention, that it even had a chance. I'm also not talking about what would/could "prevent" its demise from happening. I'm strictly talking about if it happened.
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Thank you... I wanted your perspective considering certain "recent" comments on C&G about the G-Platform's inability to be competitive or perform. I agree with your driving experience completely. I believe with an updated powertrain (including ongoing platform improvements) the G-platform could survive another generation or two providing competitive and desirable vehicles.
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Would you define this car as a floating, undulating, barge? A relic contributing to the sales of dramamine?
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The difference between Lynne Spears and Sarah Palin? Not lipstick!
Lynne Spears is aghast at the injustice of the way she and her teenage daughter, Jamie Lynn Spears, were treated compared to Sarah Palin when her teenage daughter, Bristol Palin's pregnancy was revealed.She has a point. Two mothers. Two pregnant teenage daughters who have -- and will -- keep their babies. Two very different public outcries.
Lynn was widely vilified as a bad mother who hadn’t raised Jamie Lynn with proper morals, who probably encouraged her daughter to keep her baby so she could use them as a money-making device (selling the pregnancy story and baby photos to OK!). Jamie Lynn was accused of having grown up too fast, gone Hollywood and for having sex at such a young age.
By contrast, Alaska Gov. Palin, John McCain's VP running mate, staunch advocate against abortion and for abstinence, was heralded as being a good mother for supporting her pregnant daughter and advising her to keep her baby. Few thought she'd been irresponsible for not teaching her daughter about birth control.
Bristol has received the velvet glove treatment and goes unscathed by criticism for her morals or her behavior, even when she did her command performance at the Republican National Convention with her boyfriend/baby daddy.
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I can watch SNL's Gov. Palin and Senator Clinton address the nation every day and still laugh...
If the link above doesn't work... try this one.
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dfelt, that's what most of the public said about a Chevrolet Truck/SUV platform... But once Cadillac was done, the story changed.
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FOG... Enclave starts at $33,000. The Escalade starts at $56,000. There's a lot Cadillac can do to differentiate the two with a $23,000 price difference. They will not compete with each other in the future.
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2,700 jobs impacted by 13 dealerships going under. Can you imagine the job loss if a domestic OEM closed their doors without anyone to step in and keep the lights on?
I don't recall hearing good things about this particular chain either. So, I'm really not too upset... and GM needs to thin out the gluttony of franchises. 13 less dealerships GM will need to negotiate with or buy out in the future.
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It would certainly open up new doors with marketing and packaging.
September 2008 Sales: Chrysler LLC
in 2008 Sales Archive
Posted
Announces October Incentive Strategy
Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/
Link to Press Release
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ --
-- Chrysler LLC celebrates 25th anniversary of minivan leadership
-- Sales increase for Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan
-- Chrysler Sebring Convertible posts strong sales for the month
-- Sales of the fuel-efficient Dodge Caliber continue at a steady pace
-- All-new Dodge Journey continues as a hit in the crossover segment
-- 2008 model-year Dodge Ram light-duty truck sales make way for new
2009 model
-- October incentives offer best deals of the year on remaining
2008 models
Chrysler LLC today reported total September 2008 U.S. sales of 107,349
units, down 33 percent from the same period last year. Total September
sales reflect a highly volatile economic environment, ongoing segment
shifts and reduced fleet and lease volume. Sales for the month were
supported by models such as the Dodge Journey, Dodge Grand Caravan, and
Chrysler Town & Country, as well as competitive pricing and aggressive
monthly payment offers.
"The economy is going through a difficult restructuring, resulting in
great uncertainty among consumers," Jim Press, Chrysler LLC Vice Chairman
and President, said. "We are committed to supporting our customers with
significant savings and innovative financing, and our dealers with new
business solutions. Longer term, we all need to be investing in building a
healthier automobile industry and be ready to compete when the economy
strengthens."
October Incentives
This month's incentives provide consumers an opportunity to take
advantage of the remaining 2008 model-year inventory at the best deals of
the year. The incentive plan will focus on aggressive cash positions and
discounted APR financing that drive lower monthly payments. For example on
the remaining inventory of the 2008 model-year Dodge Ram, there are total
manufacturer discounts up to $6,000 or 0 percent APR financing for 72
months with $1,000 cash back.
For returning lease customers, Chrysler will offer Lease Loyalty
allowance of up to $750 toward a new retail purchase. For consumers
interested in leasing through independent financial institutions, Chrysler
offers Bonus Cash of up to $2,000 on select 2008 model-year vehicles.
September Sales Highlights
Chrysler LLC's minivan sales continued to thrive in September based on
their strong appeal as fuel efficient, multi-passenger vehicles. Compared
with September sales in 2007, the Chrysler Town & Country achieved a 6
percent increase with sales of 9,229 units, and the Dodge Grand Caravan
increased 6 percent with sales of 11,056 units. With more than 12 million
minivans sold worldwide in their 25-year history, Chrysler and Dodge
minivans still command 40 percent of the U.S. minivan market.
The mid-size Chrysler Sebring Convertible continues to resonate well in
the market, achieving an 11 percent increase with 1,813 units in September.
Offering the versatility of a sport-utility vehicle (SUV) and the
affordability and fuel efficiency of a compact car, the Dodge Caliber
posted sales of 6,129 units, down 3 percent over last year's total of 6,348
units. However, when compared with August 2008 sales, the Caliber's sales
increased by 52 percent.
The all-new Dodge Journey continues to make its mark in the crossover
segment offering best-in-class fuel economy (19 mpg city/25 mpg highway)
and award-winning seven-passenger interior utility. The Dodge Journey
reached 4,860 units, up 6 percent when compared with August 2008 sales.
The sell-down of 2008 Dodge Ram pickups has progressed and made way for
the all-new 2009 model arriving at dealers in October. The 2009 model-year
Dodge Ram offers a best-in-class combination of power and fuel efficiency
with a base starting price of $22,170 (regular cab, includes destination).
The Company finished the month with 381,365 units of inventory, or a
85- day supply. As part of a planned reduction in manufacturing capacity,
inventory is down 15 percent compared with September 2007 when it totaled
450,733 units.
About Chrysler LLC
Chrysler LLC, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., produces Chrysler,
Jeep®, Dodge and Mopar® brand vehicles and products. Total sales
worldwide in 2007 were 2.7 million vehicles, including an increase of 15
percent outside of North America. Its product lineup features some of the
world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300 and Town &
Country, Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee and Dodge Challenger and Ram. The
Chrysler Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm, annually supports
hundreds of charitable organizations in the United States and throughout
the world. In 2007, the Foundation gave approximately $21 million in
charitable donations.