Monthly Car Sales news
02-07-2011, 11:47 AM
#2203
Three Wheelin'
02-07-2011, 06:08 PM
#2205
Honda Fanboy
^ The difference between Hyundai and Buick though is that Hyundai only has two luxury cars in a line-up of cheap versus Buick who has a complete lineup of luxury cars.
02-10-2011, 02:05 PM
#2206
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I see this joint isn't much different from how I left it. Just popping back in to say goodbye! I left the Acura family. The new TL is nice, but too little too late -which is saying a lot for me.
I wish you all well!
02-25-2011, 02:22 PM
#2208
The sizzle in the Steak
Vw posts record income, tops ford as most profitable automaker
The German automaker’s numbers bested analysts’ expectations and further strengthened its ability to take over Porsche.
“Fiscal year 2010 was the best year in the history of the group. Volkswagen already provided impressive proof of its robustness during the crisis and our group is now following that up by leading the field during the economic recovery,” VW CEO Martin Winterkorn said.
Volkswagen’s massive net income, reported in euros, bested Ford’s 6.56 billion, Toyota’s 6 billion and General Motors’ 4.7 billion last year. VW still trailed rival Toyota in terms of global sales, but the record income and continued growth in emerging markets help put it in a position analysts didn’t anticipate. VW has set a goal of becoming the world’s largest automaker by 2018, a position still held by Toyota.
An aggregate of analyst figures pinned VW at 4.96 billion euros, a number the automaker exceeded by nearly 2 billion.
Chinese position
VW’s sales in China were up 37 percent last year to 1.92 million and the automaker has closed its gap behind Toyota in other emerging markets like Brazil, India and Russia.
VW has nine vehicle plants in China and it says it plans to add two more to help double Chinese production to 3 million cars annually.
While GM is the best-poised Detroit automaker in the increasingly lucrative Chinese market, VW had a hefty head start. The German brand entered the Chinese market 30 years ago, making the people’s car the first foreign automaker to enter the People’s Republic.
“Fiscal year 2010 was the best year in the history of the group. Volkswagen already provided impressive proof of its robustness during the crisis and our group is now following that up by leading the field during the economic recovery,” VW CEO Martin Winterkorn said.
Volkswagen’s massive net income, reported in euros, bested Ford’s 6.56 billion, Toyota’s 6 billion and General Motors’ 4.7 billion last year. VW still trailed rival Toyota in terms of global sales, but the record income and continued growth in emerging markets help put it in a position analysts didn’t anticipate. VW has set a goal of becoming the world’s largest automaker by 2018, a position still held by Toyota.
An aggregate of analyst figures pinned VW at 4.96 billion euros, a number the automaker exceeded by nearly 2 billion.
Chinese position
VW’s sales in China were up 37 percent last year to 1.92 million and the automaker has closed its gap behind Toyota in other emerging markets like Brazil, India and Russia.
VW has nine vehicle plants in China and it says it plans to add two more to help double Chinese production to 3 million cars annually.
While GM is the best-poised Detroit automaker in the increasingly lucrative Chinese market, VW had a hefty head start. The German brand entered the Chinese market 30 years ago, making the people’s car the first foreign automaker to enter the People’s Republic.
03-01-2011, 12:24 PM
#2211
Safety Car
Feb
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted February sales of 98,059, an increase of 21.6% compared to February 2010, the company announced today. February marks the 5th straight month of double-digit sales increases for American Honda. Year-to-date sales of 174,328 represent an increase of 17.7%.
Honda Division posted February sales of 87,263, an increase of 21.7% compared to February 2010, with sales of light truck models increasing 31.8% to 39,923. Honda CR-V sales of 19,096 led light truck models, increasing by 61.4% and breaking the previous February 2008 sales record of 15,694. Additional light truck models with increased sales included the all-new Odyssey, up 17.3% to 8,744; the Pilot, up 23.3% to 8,224; and the Element, up 35.0% to 1,241. Car models with year-over-year sales increases included the Civic, up 16.1% to 19,121; and the Fit, up 43.6% to 4,200. Accord was the best-selling Honda vehicle for the month with sales of 22,916, up 2.0%.
"Honda models available with 4-wheel drive like the CR-V and Pilot saw sales increase significantly in February as people looked for ways to outsmart the bad weather," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "The versatile, efficient and capable CR-V continues to solidify its position as the best-selling* SUV in America by setting a new monthly record."
Acura Division sales increased 20.8% to 10,796. The Acura MDX led the division with sales of 3,845, an increase of 17.7%. Sales of the TSX increased 31.6 percent to 2,794, beating the previous February record of 2,769 set in 2007. RDX sales of 1,344 represent a 58.1% increase for the model.
*The CR-V continues to be the best-selling SUV in the United States for the 5th straight year with calendar-year 2010 results of 203,714.
03-02-2011, 06:32 AM
#2215
AZ Community Team
^ Interesting graph, thanks for posting.
I would question the Buick being in there, I never though of them as a luxury brand.
I would question the Buick being in there, I never though of them as a luxury brand.
03-04-2011, 07:33 PM
#2216
Evil Mazda Driver
As always, green indicates a rise over sales from the same month last year (in parenthesis) and red equals a fall. Equus will remain in black as it has only been on sale for a few months.
http://hyundainews.com/Corporate_New...es_Release.asp
Accent: 4,504 (5,308)
Sonata: 15,723 (7,506)
Elantra: 12,289 (7,966)
Santa Fe: 4,276 (7,964)
Azera: 167 (204)
Tucson: 3,342 (2,741)
Veracruz: 558 (553)
Genesis: 2,441 (1,762)
Equus: 233 (N/A)
MONTHLY TOTAL: 43,533 (34,004)
http://hyundainews.com/Corporate_New...es_Release.asp
Accent: 4,504 (5,308)
Sonata: 15,723 (7,506)
Elantra: 12,289 (7,966)
Santa Fe: 4,276 (7,964)
Azera: 167 (204)
Tucson: 3,342 (2,741)
Veracruz: 558 (553)
Genesis: 2,441 (1,762)
Equus: 233 (N/A)
MONTHLY TOTAL: 43,533 (34,004)
03-05-2011, 01:19 PM
#2220
I'm the Firestarter
LOL @ ZDX numbers...
04-01-2011, 02:41 PM
#2222
Race Director
TORRANCE, Calif., April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted March sales of 133,650, an increase of 18.9 percent based on the daily selling rate*, the company announced today. March marks the sixth straight month of double-digit sales increases for American Honda. Year-to-date sales of 307,978 represent an increase of 18.5 percent based on the daily selling rate*.
Sales of fuel-efficient Honda vehicles led the division to March sales of 121,039, an increase of 20.7 percent compared to March 2010. March sales of Honda cars increased by 29.1 percent to 74,168, led by the Accord, up 11.2 percent to 33,616; the Civic, up 33.8 percent to 31,213; and the Fit, up 43.4 percent on record March sales of 6,955. Honda hybrids also posted strong sales, with the Insight up 62.2 percent on record March sales of 2,782. The CR-V, the best-selling SUV in America, posted record sales for the second straight month, up 42.7 percent to 21,998.
"While we are extremely pleased with this month's sales performance, our foremost thoughts are with the Japanese people during this difficult time," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "We know there will be challenges in the coming months as we continue to deal with supply chain issues resulting from the devastating earthquake in Japan, and we continue to appreciate everyone's patience and understanding."
Acura Division posted sales of 12,611 for March, an increase of 3.6 percent. The Acura MDX led the division with sales of 4,113, an increase of 20.7 percent, followed by the TL with sales of 3,995.
Sales of fuel-efficient Honda vehicles led the division to March sales of 121,039, an increase of 20.7 percent compared to March 2010. March sales of Honda cars increased by 29.1 percent to 74,168, led by the Accord, up 11.2 percent to 33,616; the Civic, up 33.8 percent to 31,213; and the Fit, up 43.4 percent on record March sales of 6,955. Honda hybrids also posted strong sales, with the Insight up 62.2 percent on record March sales of 2,782. The CR-V, the best-selling SUV in America, posted record sales for the second straight month, up 42.7 percent to 21,998.
"While we are extremely pleased with this month's sales performance, our foremost thoughts are with the Japanese people during this difficult time," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "We know there will be challenges in the coming months as we continue to deal with supply chain issues resulting from the devastating earthquake in Japan, and we continue to appreciate everyone's patience and understanding."
Acura Division posted sales of 12,611 for March, an increase of 3.6 percent. The Acura MDX led the division with sales of 4,113, an increase of 20.7 percent, followed by the TL with sales of 3,995.
04-01-2011, 03:16 PM
#2223
OG Member
Thread Starter
March 2011 Luxury Car Sales
Entry-Level
1. 3 - 8,503
2. G - 7,009
3. C - 6,542
4. A4/5 - 4,816
5. TL - 3,995
6. CTS - 3,904
7. ES - 3,732
8. MKZ - 3,138
9. IS - 2,956
10. S60 - 1,952
11. 9-3 -707
Mid-Level
1. E - 6,107
2. 5 - 4,491
3. M - 1,203
4. MKS - 1,060
5. A6/S6 - 724
6. STS - 475
7. GS - 431
8. RL - 199
9. 9-5 - 123
10. S80 - N/A
11. XF - N/A
Flagship
1. 7-Series - 1,027
2. S-Class - 981
3. LS - 941
4. Panamera - 654
5. A8/S8 - 560
6. XJ - 463
The 4G TL outsold the CTS and ES this month for the first time I think. No one can touch the E-Class and 5-Series, not even close. Not sure how the STS outsold the GS this month. The 3-Series, G, and C-Class all did really well as usual. The A8 looks like it is gaining some momentum, bit it is still behind the Panamera, which is still doing great. The 7-Series, S-Class, and LS all doing well, great cars!
Entry-Level
1. 3 - 8,503
2. G - 7,009
3. C - 6,542
4. A4/5 - 4,816
5. TL - 3,995
6. CTS - 3,904
7. ES - 3,732
8. MKZ - 3,138
9. IS - 2,956
10. S60 - 1,952
11. 9-3 -707
Mid-Level
1. E - 6,107
2. 5 - 4,491
3. M - 1,203
4. MKS - 1,060
5. A6/S6 - 724
6. STS - 475
7. GS - 431
8. RL - 199
9. 9-5 - 123
10. S80 - N/A
11. XF - N/A
Flagship
1. 7-Series - 1,027
2. S-Class - 981
3. LS - 941
4. Panamera - 654
5. A8/S8 - 560
6. XJ - 463
The 4G TL outsold the CTS and ES this month for the first time I think. No one can touch the E-Class and 5-Series, not even close. Not sure how the STS outsold the GS this month. The 3-Series, G, and C-Class all did really well as usual. The A8 looks like it is gaining some momentum, bit it is still behind the Panamera, which is still doing great. The 7-Series, S-Class, and LS all doing well, great cars!
04-01-2011, 03:31 PM
#2224
Burning Brakes
The RL is a complete joke. Acura royally screwed that one up starting in 05. The 05-08 just looks to pedestrian, like an Avalon or Accord. It does not look like a luxury car, especially the flagship. What a shame.
04-01-2011, 03:52 PM
#2225
OG Member
Thread Starter
March 2011 Luxury Brand Sales
1. Mercedes-Benz - 22,546
2. Lexus - 20,682
3. BMW - 20,295
4. Acura - 12,611
5. Cadillac - 12,164
6. Infiniti - 11,287
7. Audi - 9,818
8. Lincoln - 8,501
9. Volvo - 6,369
10. Land Rover - 3,441
11. Porsche - 2,588
12. Jaguar - 874
13. Saab - 830
1. Mercedes-Benz - 22,546
2. Lexus - 20,682
3. BMW - 20,295
4. Acura - 12,611
5. Cadillac - 12,164
6. Infiniti - 11,287
7. Audi - 9,818
8. Lincoln - 8,501
9. Volvo - 6,369
10. Land Rover - 3,441
11. Porsche - 2,588
12. Jaguar - 874
13. Saab - 830
04-01-2011, 05:19 PM
#2227
04-01-2011, 08:18 PM
#2228
6G TLX-S
And starting this month, this much better looking and much improved MMC TL can put the final nails into the RL's coffin.
It becomes even harder to justify paying that extra $8K-$10K premium for the RL over the MMC TL.
It becomes even harder to justify paying that extra $8K-$10K premium for the RL over the MMC TL.
04-03-2011, 07:20 AM
#2230
Race Director
Just as I predicted - gas costs up, Fit sales going through the roof.
The Civic may get a further bump from new model along with high gas prices.
TSX wagon sales tracking projections.
The Civic may get a further bump from new model along with high gas prices.
TSX wagon sales tracking projections.
04-03-2011, 07:56 AM
#2231
Safety Car
#s
Gas prices definitely seem to be having an effect. Ford dominates the mid-size CUV market now (will other SUVs like the 4runner & PathFinder follow the Explorer?) not sure what happened w/ the Camry ...
Regal 3,643
IS 2,956 -9.3%
TSX 2,810 -11.9%
1series 1,018 +7.3%
A3 576 -5.1%
3series 8,503 -9.7%
Cclass 6,542 +8.9
G 5,119 +27.3%; coupe 1,890 +14.5%
LaCrosse 4,839 -20.1%
TL 3,995 -1.8%
CTS 3,904 +36%
ES 3,732 -6.9%
A4 3,428 +12.1%
MKZ 3,138 +27.8%
Eclass 6,107 +21.1%
5series 4,491 +55.6%
DTS 1,580 -26.4%
M 1,203 -16.5%
MKS 1,060 -26.5%
A6 724 -9.4%
GS 431 -35.7%
RL 199 +17.6%
7series 1,027 +40.1%
Sclass 981 -21%
LS 941 +1.4%
Town Car 839 -37.5%
A8 560 +788.9%
RX 8,600 +2.7%
x3 2,648 +269.8%
GLK 1,963 -15.9%
RDX 1,297 +21.9%
EX 603 -16.9%
Enclave 4,889 +8.4%
SRX 4,221 +3.2%
MDX 4,113 +20.7%
Mclass 2,792 +29.2%
MKX 2,267 +11.6%
Q5 2,083 +22.5%
x5 2,010 -20.7%
GX 1,238 -33.2%
FX 1,117 +5%
X6 276 -24%
ZDX 197 -28.1%
Versa 11,075 -19.8%
Fiesta 9,787
Fit 6,995 +43.4%
Accent 5,739
Yaris 2,825 -42.1%
Aveo 2,715 -31.8%
2 2,500
Rio 2,070
Golf 1,532 +29%
Civic 31,213 +33.8%
Corolla 30,234 -1.7%
Elatra 19,255
Cruze 18,018
Sentra 17,851 +104.7%
Focus 17,178 -11.9%
Jetta 16,969 +84.5%
3 12,467 +9.8%
Forte 7,533
Impreza 3,969 +7%
Caliber 3,703 +28%
SX4 1,071 -14%
Accord 33,616 +11.2%
Altima 32,289 +31%
Camry 31,464 -16.4%
Fusion 27,566 +21%
Sonata 22,894
Malibu 15,551 -12.4%
Optima 6,891
200 6,750
Avenger 5,954 +92%
6 4,135 +15.3%
Legacy 3,487 +124%
Galant 1,715 +11%
Sebring 975
Kizashi 703 +77%
Passat 38 -97.8%
Impala 18,063 +15.8%
Charger 8,986 +44%
Taurus 5,954 -15%
Maxima 5,818 -12.1%
300 2,727
Avalon 2,656 -18.1%
Azera 199
Prius 18,605 +52%
Insight 2,782 +62.2%
CT 2,199
CR-Z 1,685
Volt 608
LEAF 298
HS 230 -85.2%
Camaro 8,964 +.7
Mustang 8,557 +46.8%
Charger 3,989 +24%
Genesis 2,664
370z 974 -11.1%
RX-8 61 -51.6%
Soul 10,028
Cube 3,035 -28%
xB 1,970 +16.4%
Element 1,385 +7%
OutBack 7,619 +111%
Venza 3,177 -41.5%
Accord CrossTour 2,083 -22.5%
Passat Wagen 8 -96.9%
Escape 23,975 +25%
CR-V 21,998 +42.7%
Rav4 16,082 -39.9%
Equinox 14,949 +16.7%
Rogue 14,174 +68.8%
Forester 8,467 +24%
SantaFe 5,701
Sportage 4,715
CX-7 3,407 +30.7%
Tiguan 1,970 +12.5%
Grand Vitara 517 +31%
Explorer 12,482 +111.3%
Edge 12,388 +20.8%
Sorento 11,071
HighLander 9,828 -20.8%
Pilot 9,608 -11.3%
Traverse 8,230 -4.7%
Murano 5,682 +3.5%
Tucson 4,508
CX-9 3,635 +22.5%
OutLander 1,401 +9%
Toureg 486 +8.2%
Tribeca 243 -57%
Odyssey 10,586 -4.5%
Sienna 10,449 +29.4%
Caravan 9,560 +23%
Town&Country 9,471
5 3,866 +139.4%
Flex 2,468 -28.8%
Sedona 1,797
Quest 1,442 +5,446.2%
Routan 1,140 -18.7%
IS 2,956 -9.3%
TSX 2,810 -11.9%
1series 1,018 +7.3%
A3 576 -5.1%
3series 8,503 -9.7%
Cclass 6,542 +8.9
G 5,119 +27.3%; coupe 1,890 +14.5%
LaCrosse 4,839 -20.1%
TL 3,995 -1.8%
CTS 3,904 +36%
ES 3,732 -6.9%
A4 3,428 +12.1%
MKZ 3,138 +27.8%
Eclass 6,107 +21.1%
5series 4,491 +55.6%
DTS 1,580 -26.4%
M 1,203 -16.5%
MKS 1,060 -26.5%
A6 724 -9.4%
GS 431 -35.7%
RL 199 +17.6%
7series 1,027 +40.1%
Sclass 981 -21%
LS 941 +1.4%
Town Car 839 -37.5%
A8 560 +788.9%
RX 8,600 +2.7%
x3 2,648 +269.8%
GLK 1,963 -15.9%
RDX 1,297 +21.9%
EX 603 -16.9%
Enclave 4,889 +8.4%
SRX 4,221 +3.2%
MDX 4,113 +20.7%
Mclass 2,792 +29.2%
MKX 2,267 +11.6%
Q5 2,083 +22.5%
x5 2,010 -20.7%
GX 1,238 -33.2%
FX 1,117 +5%
X6 276 -24%
ZDX 197 -28.1%
Versa 11,075 -19.8%
Fiesta 9,787
Fit 6,995 +43.4%
Accent 5,739
Yaris 2,825 -42.1%
Aveo 2,715 -31.8%
2 2,500
Rio 2,070
Golf 1,532 +29%
Civic 31,213 +33.8%
Corolla 30,234 -1.7%
Elatra 19,255
Cruze 18,018
Sentra 17,851 +104.7%
Focus 17,178 -11.9%
Jetta 16,969 +84.5%
3 12,467 +9.8%
Forte 7,533
Impreza 3,969 +7%
Caliber 3,703 +28%
SX4 1,071 -14%
Accord 33,616 +11.2%
Altima 32,289 +31%
Camry 31,464 -16.4%
Fusion 27,566 +21%
Sonata 22,894
Malibu 15,551 -12.4%
Optima 6,891
200 6,750
Avenger 5,954 +92%
6 4,135 +15.3%
Legacy 3,487 +124%
Galant 1,715 +11%
Sebring 975
Kizashi 703 +77%
Passat 38 -97.8%
Impala 18,063 +15.8%
Charger 8,986 +44%
Taurus 5,954 -15%
Maxima 5,818 -12.1%
300 2,727
Avalon 2,656 -18.1%
Azera 199
Prius 18,605 +52%
Insight 2,782 +62.2%
CT 2,199
CR-Z 1,685
Volt 608
LEAF 298
HS 230 -85.2%
Camaro 8,964 +.7
Mustang 8,557 +46.8%
Charger 3,989 +24%
Genesis 2,664
370z 974 -11.1%
RX-8 61 -51.6%
Soul 10,028
Cube 3,035 -28%
xB 1,970 +16.4%
Element 1,385 +7%
OutBack 7,619 +111%
Venza 3,177 -41.5%
Accord CrossTour 2,083 -22.5%
Passat Wagen 8 -96.9%
Escape 23,975 +25%
CR-V 21,998 +42.7%
Rav4 16,082 -39.9%
Equinox 14,949 +16.7%
Rogue 14,174 +68.8%
Forester 8,467 +24%
SantaFe 5,701
Sportage 4,715
CX-7 3,407 +30.7%
Tiguan 1,970 +12.5%
Grand Vitara 517 +31%
Explorer 12,482 +111.3%
Edge 12,388 +20.8%
Sorento 11,071
HighLander 9,828 -20.8%
Pilot 9,608 -11.3%
Traverse 8,230 -4.7%
Murano 5,682 +3.5%
Tucson 4,508
CX-9 3,635 +22.5%
OutLander 1,401 +9%
Toureg 486 +8.2%
Tribeca 243 -57%
Odyssey 10,586 -4.5%
Sienna 10,449 +29.4%
Caravan 9,560 +23%
Town&Country 9,471
5 3,866 +139.4%
Flex 2,468 -28.8%
Sedona 1,797
Quest 1,442 +5,446.2%
Routan 1,140 -18.7%
04-04-2011, 07:17 AM
#2233
Race Director
March 2011 U.S. Sales Highlights
Chrysler Group car sales (33,643 units) increased 46 percent compared with the same month a year ago (23,055 units)
Chrysler Group truck and SUV sales (88,087 units) improved 27 percent versus March 2010 (69,568 units)
Dodge brand sales (44,102 units) increased 49 percent versus the same month last year (29,506 units)
Dodge Caliber sales (3,750 units) increased 28 percent compared with March 2010 (2,932 units)
Dodge Avenger sales (5,954 units) improved 92 percent versus the same month in 2010 (3,093 units)
Dodge Charger sales (8,986 units) increased 44 percent compared with March 2010 (6,220 units)
Dodge Challenger sales (3,989 units) improved 24 percent versus the same month a year ago (3,211 units)
The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango SUV posted sales of 4,392 units, up 61 percent from February 2011 (2,731 units)
Dodge Journey sales (5,323 units) increased 15 percent compared with March a year ago (4,642 units)
Dodge Grand Caravan sales (9,560 units) increased 23 percent versus March 2010 (7,749 units)
Dodge Nitro sales (2,136 units) increased 30 percent compared with March 2010 (1,640 units)
Chrysler brand sales (20,463 units) improved 3 percent versus the same month a year ago (19,780 units)
Sales of the new 2011 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan (6,750 units) were up 191 percent versus sales in February 2011 (2,319 units)
Jeep brand sales (33,155 units) increased 36 percent compared with the same month last year (24,393 units)
Jeep Grand Cherokee sales (9,836 units) improved 64 percent versus March last year (5,986 units)
Sales of the new 2011 Jeep Compass (3,703 units) were up 108 percent compared with March 2010 (1,778 units)
Jeep Wrangler sales (8,807 units) increased 5 percent compared with March 2010 (8,410 units)
Jeep Liberty sales (5,207 units) increased 28 percent versus March last year (4,078 units)
Jeep Patriot (5,602 units) posted a 109 percent year-over-year sales increase
Ram Truck brand sales (23,510 units) increased 24 percent compared with the same month last year (18,944 units)
Ram pickup truck sales (21,898 units) improved 23 percent versus March 2010 (17,818 units)
Dodge Dakota sales (1,612 units) increased 45 percent compared with March of last year (1,109 units)
Chrysler Group car sales (33,643 units) increased 46 percent compared with the same month a year ago (23,055 units)
Chrysler Group truck and SUV sales (88,087 units) improved 27 percent versus March 2010 (69,568 units)
Dodge brand sales (44,102 units) increased 49 percent versus the same month last year (29,506 units)
Dodge Caliber sales (3,750 units) increased 28 percent compared with March 2010 (2,932 units)
Dodge Avenger sales (5,954 units) improved 92 percent versus the same month in 2010 (3,093 units)
Dodge Charger sales (8,986 units) increased 44 percent compared with March 2010 (6,220 units)
Dodge Challenger sales (3,989 units) improved 24 percent versus the same month a year ago (3,211 units)
The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango SUV posted sales of 4,392 units, up 61 percent from February 2011 (2,731 units)
Dodge Journey sales (5,323 units) increased 15 percent compared with March a year ago (4,642 units)
Dodge Grand Caravan sales (9,560 units) increased 23 percent versus March 2010 (7,749 units)
Dodge Nitro sales (2,136 units) increased 30 percent compared with March 2010 (1,640 units)
Chrysler brand sales (20,463 units) improved 3 percent versus the same month a year ago (19,780 units)
Sales of the new 2011 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan (6,750 units) were up 191 percent versus sales in February 2011 (2,319 units)
Jeep brand sales (33,155 units) increased 36 percent compared with the same month last year (24,393 units)
Jeep Grand Cherokee sales (9,836 units) improved 64 percent versus March last year (5,986 units)
Sales of the new 2011 Jeep Compass (3,703 units) were up 108 percent compared with March 2010 (1,778 units)
Jeep Wrangler sales (8,807 units) increased 5 percent compared with March 2010 (8,410 units)
Jeep Liberty sales (5,207 units) increased 28 percent versus March last year (4,078 units)
Jeep Patriot (5,602 units) posted a 109 percent year-over-year sales increase
Ram Truck brand sales (23,510 units) increased 24 percent compared with the same month last year (18,944 units)
Ram pickup truck sales (21,898 units) improved 23 percent versus March 2010 (17,818 units)
Dodge Dakota sales (1,612 units) increased 45 percent compared with March of last year (1,109 units)
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04-04-2011, 07:23 AM
#2234
Race Director
^ For some reason Chrysler didn't mention anywhere in its press realease that they started selling the 500 and strangely enough they sold 500 of them.
04-04-2011, 10:22 AM
#2235
אני עומד עם ישראל
I really like the '11 Edge.
04-04-2011, 02:46 PM
#2237
Obviously RL design is old so is electronics/engine but measuring Luxury, refinement and quality. there is no one else above RL in this Class
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...nce/index.html
We journalists tend to dismiss the RL based on more or less abstract standards - it's not pretty enough, not sporty enough, not premium enough. But I suspect real owners absolutely love it. And why shouldn't they? The RL is quick, comfortable, quiet, and likely more reliable than many of its sexier European competitors.
The RL's quality remains its foremost achievement. Run your fingers along the perfectly aligned exterior panels, the thick slab of wood that runs across the dashboard, and the soft-touch plastics found under the dashboard. Even in a time when most cars are built to a high standard, Acura flagship's stands a notch above.
Such careful execution is also evident in the suspension tuning. Southeast Michigan potholes couldn't disturb the RL enough to spill my coffee, and a few decent switchbacks exposed very little body roll. The steering wheel, nicely trimmed with perforated leather and wood, transmits enough feel and feedback to make the car feel smaller than it actually is, a trick Acura engineers also put to good use in the larger ZDX. The RL's 3.7-liter V-6 lacks the grunt of its German rivals, but it's hardly impotent and is amazingly refined. Someone at Infiniti needs to take this engine apart and figure out how to build a large-displacement V-6 that's this creamy. The SH-AWD system makes the most of that power, further shrinking the car's footprint as it dances through turns.
Objectively, it's hard to find fault with the Acura RL. It's comfortable, refined, and very high quality. To me, what the RL lacks is personality. The exterior is not unattractive, but it's anonymous and bland, despite its unusual nose. The interior is nicely designed and of very high quality but it lacks style and flair. Hopefully with the redesigned RL, Acura will inject some personality into this otherwise excellent automobile.
04-04-2011, 05:28 PM
#2238
Safety Car
Altima
Nissan says it achieved a 9.7% U.S. market share in March, the highest single month in company history. Complementing March's heady number is an overall market share of 9.3% for Nissan in the 1st quarter of 2011. That represents a 0.3% gain in market share, building on 2010's 0.4% gain.
March also saw the Nissan Altima take the title of best-selling sedan in America, another company 1st. The Altima contributed 32,289 units to Nissan's 121,141-car total, which is nearly a 27% bump over last year's March figures. It isn't immediately clear what incentives Nissan had on the car during the month of March to aid sales, but presently, the Japanese automaker is offering 0% financing for up to 60 months or 1.9% APR financing for up to 72 months, or $1,250 cash back.
Had enough numbers? Too bad, Nissan isn't quite done. Monthly sales were up 28.4% for the division, another record, and Infiniti saw a 13.5% sales hike in March. With numbers this big, Nissan is looking at a banner year.
04-04-2011, 06:29 PM
#2239
Evil Mazda Driver
Hyundai is continuing to do very well, setting an all-time record month and all-time record first quarter. The Genesis set its 21st consecutive month-over-month sales increase and the Equus is already surpassing sales expectations.
As always, red indicates a decrease over same month last year (in parentheses) and green indicates an increase. Due to its fledgling status, the Equus will be shown in black.
Accent: 5,739 (4,233)
Sonata: 22,894 (18,935)
Elantra: 19,255 (8,225)
Santa Fe: 5,701 (9,548)
Azera: 199 (225)
Tucson: 4,508 (3,084)
Veracruz: 672 (607)
Genesis: 2,664 (2,145)
Equus: 241 (N/A)
TOTAL: 61,873 (47,002)
Press Release: http://hyundainews.com/Corporate_New...es_Release.asp
As always, red indicates a decrease over same month last year (in parentheses) and green indicates an increase. Due to its fledgling status, the Equus will be shown in black.
Accent: 5,739 (4,233)
Sonata: 22,894 (18,935)
Elantra: 19,255 (8,225)
Santa Fe: 5,701 (9,548)
Azera: 199 (225)
Tucson: 4,508 (3,084)
Veracruz: 672 (607)
Genesis: 2,664 (2,145)
Equus: 241 (N/A)
TOTAL: 61,873 (47,002)
Press Release: http://hyundainews.com/Corporate_New...es_Release.asp
