Motor Vehicle Sales At a Glance
- Toyota Sales: 213,043
- Year-to-year Change: Down 0.6%
- General Motors Sales: 337,640
- Year-to-year change: Up 4%
- Ford Sales: 189,863,
- Year-to-year change: Down 21%
- Chrysler Sales: 159,799
- Down 5%
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GM Reports 337,640 September Deliveries, Up 4 Percent Compared With 2006
(Monthly comparison percentages are adjusted for sales days unless noted. Annual and calendar year-to-date comparisons are
unadjusted.)
* Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac and Saturn All Increased Sales Year-Over-Year
* Buick 6 Percent Retail Sales Increase Led By Red-Hot Enclave Crossover
* Full-Size Utilities, Pickups and Crossovers Post Significant Gains
* All-New CTS Drives Cadillac To Best Month Of 2007
DETROIT – GM dealers in the United States delivered 337,640 vehicles in September, up 4 percent compared with a year ago. The
company’s 255,274 retail deliveries were up more than 7 percent.
For the second consecutive month GM bucked industry trends, led by brisk retail sales of full-size trucks, mid-utility
crossovers, the Cadillac CTS and Chevrolet Cobalt.
“Our market share performance of more than 25 percent over the last quarter demonstrates strong consumer acceptance of our
new products and the continued progress we’ve made in our North America turnaround strategy,” said Mark LaNeve, GM North
America vice president, Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. “Our industry-leading truck lineup continued its strong
performance, and we were particularly pleased by our performance in passenger cars, led by the fuel-efficient Chevy Cobalt
and all-new Cadillac CTS. The CTS had its best-ever September performance with more than 5,400 vehicles sold, a testament to
the power of the all-new model.”
The company continues transforming its North American business with overall incentive spending flat compared with a year ago.
September inventories were down about 100,000 vehicles to approximately 900,000 vehicles. Fleet deliveries were down, as
planned, by more than 6 percent.
“Our retail share, which has been stable for two years, improved in Q3 with all three months solid from a share standpoint,”
LaNeve added. “For the second consecutive month, we posted good retail volume despite a challenging industry. To build on
that retail strength, we’re gearing up for the all-new Chevrolet Malibu launch later this month and are encouraging folks to
try our pickups and SUVs as part of the Truck Month sales event.”
Cadillac CTS total sales surged ahead 74 percent, compared with year-ago performance, due to the strength of the all-new CTS,
now in showrooms. GMC Acadia, Saturn OUTLOOK and Buick Enclave together had total sales of nearly 13,000 vehicles, pushing
the significant increase in GM’s mid-crossover segment. Total sales of the fuel-efficient Cobalt were up more than 35 percent
compared with last September.
Other vehicles with retail sales increases, compared with year-ago levels, include: Chevrolet Aveo, Impala, Silverado, Tahoe,
Suburban, HHR and Equinox; Saturn AURA and VUE; GMC Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL; Cadillac Escalade; Pontiac G5, G6 and
Torrent; Buick Lucerne and Saab 9-3.
An increasing number of consumers cite warranty coverage as a reason for buying a new GM vehicle. GM’s 5 Year/100,000 Mile
Powertrain Limited Warranty continues to be a better choice for customers. GM’s coverage focuses on the complete ownership
experience and includes other provisions that competitors do not offer, including transferability to the next owner, more
complete coverage of parts, and coverage for new and certified used vehicles. In addition, GM offers superior complementary
programs, such as courtesy transportation and roadside assistance. “GM provides the best coverage in the industry and takes
care of the vehicle and the owner like no other vehicle manufacturer,” LaNeve added.
Certified Used Vehicles
September 2007 sales for all certified GM brands, including GM Certified Used Vehicles, Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned
Vehicles, Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles,
were 41,118 vehicles, down 10.5 percent from last September. Total year-to-date certified GM sales are 402,191 vehicles, up 2
percent from the same period last year.
GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry’s top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand, posted 36,206 sales, down 9
percent from last September. There was one less selling day than last September. Year-to-date sales for GM Certified Used
Vehicles are 353,600 vehicles, up 4 percent from the same period in 2006.
Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles posted September sales of 3,038 vehicles, down 20 percent from last September. Saturn
Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 1,173 vehicles in September, down 21 percent. Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 564
vehicles, down 26 percent, and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 137 vehicles, up 22 percent.
“Through September, GM Certified Used Vehicles continues to lead the manufacturer-certified category, with year-to-date sales
up 4 percent from last year’s industry-leading annual sales results,” said LaNeve. “GM Certified customers enjoy the
certified segment’s broadest selection of vehicles from the largest dealer network, backed by a fully transferable
5-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, the best coverage of any full-line automaker.”
GM North America Reports September and Third-Quarter 2007 Production, 2007 Fourth-Quarter Production Forecast Unchanged at 1
Million Vehicles
In September, GM North America produced 323,000 vehicles (118,000 cars and 205,000 trucks). This is down 64,000 units or 16
percent compared with September 2006 when the region produced 387,000 vehicles (161,000 cars and 226,000 trucks). (Production
totals include joint venture production of 15,000 vehicles in September 2007 and 22,000 vehicles in September 2006.)
GM North America built 1.020 million vehicles (367,000 cars and 653,000 trucks) in the third-quarter of 2007. This is down
30,000 vehicles or 3 percent compared with third-quarter of 2006 when the region produced 1.050 million vehicles (417,000
cars and 633,000 trucks). The third-quarter 2007 production decline versus last month’s guidance is largely due to the recent
UAW work stoppage in the U.S. Additionally, GM North America’s 2007 fourth-quarter production forecast is unchanged at 1
million vehicles (334,000 cars and 666,000 trucks). In the fourth-quarter of 2006 the region produced 1.107 million vehicles
(446,000 cars and 661,000 trucks).
Final quarterly production data is preliminary and subject to change.
Toyota Reports September Sales
October 2, 2007 – Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September sales of 213,043 vehicles,
a decrease of 0.6 percent from a best-ever September 2006. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 2,001,646 units, up 3.8
percent over the same period last year.
“Given September’s economic headwind, the industry saw a fair month,” said Jim Lentz, TMS executive vice president. “The fall
selling season is likely to benefit from increased stabilization and modest gains.”
The Toyota Division posted September sales of 187,929, down 0.9 percent from last September. The Lexus Division reported
September sales of 25,114 units, an increase of 1.6 percent.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded September sales of 107,743, a decrease of one percent from last September. Passenger
car sales were led by Camry, which posted best-ever September sales of 40,438, up 9.9 percent over the same period last year.
Camry Hybrid reported sales of 4,196 units in September, up eight percent over September 2006. The Prius hybrid gas-electric
mid-size sedan posted best-ever September sales of 12,494, an increase of 23.8 percent over September 2006. Corolla reported
September sales of 29,550 units.
Toyota Division light truck sales were down 0.9 percent, with sales of 80,186 units this month. Light truck sales were led by
the all-new Tundra full-size pickup with best-ever September sales of 19,571, an increase 61.4 percent over the year-ago
month. The RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle reported best-ever September sales of 14,412, up 29.8 percent over the same
period last year. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined September sales of 8,173 units.
Scion posted September sales of 13,239 units. The tC sports coupe led the way with September sales of 5,694 units. The xB
urban utility vehicle posted sales of 4,842 units for the month.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported best-ever September sales of 15,131 units, an increase of 10.6 percent over September 2006.
Passenger car sales were led by the ES 350 luxury sedan with best-ever September sales of 6,491 units, an increase of 15.4
percent over the year-ago month. The all-new LS 460 and LS 600h L luxury sedans reported combined sales of 2,918, an increase
of 237.9 percent over last September. The LS 600h L hybrid luxury sedan posted sales of 196 units for the month.
Lexus Division light trucks reported September sales totaling 9,983 units. The RX 350 and RX 400h posted combined September
sales of 7,841 units. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 979 units for the month.
TMS Hybrids
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 208,187 units, an increase of 44 percent over the same period last year. In
September, TMS posted sales of 18,130 hybrid vehicles, up one percent over last September. Toyota Division posted sales of
16,883 hybrids, up four percent over September 2006. Lexus Division posted sales of 1,247 hybrids.
There were 25 selling days this month, as compared to 26 selling days last September.
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 2 – Demand continues to grow for Ford Motor Company’s all-new and redesigned crossover vehicles, even as overall sales declined in September. Total September sales were 189,863, down 21 percent compared with a year ago. Sales to daily rental companies were down 62 percent and sales to individual retail customers were down 15 percent. Ford, Lincoln and Mercury’s all-new and redesigned crossover utility sales were up 96 percent in September and up 52 percent year-to-date – the largest increase of any major manufacturer. “We continue to be encouraged by customers’ strong response to our new products, which we’re launching with high quality,” said Mark Fields, president, The Americas. “Demand for our new crossovers continues to grow and contributes to our efforts to stabilize U.S. retail market share.” In September, Ford Edge sales were 11,632 and Lincoln MKX sales were 3,805. Both new crossovers achieved their highest retail sales month to date. The Edge and Lincoln MKX were introduced in December 2006 and already are among the best sellers in the mid-size and premium CUV segments. Sales for the redesigned 2008 model Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner crossovers were higher in September. Escape sales were 11,132, up 10 percent, and Mariner sales were 2,699, up 4 percent. The Lincoln brand posted its 12 th month in a row of higher retail sales. In September, total Lincoln sales were up 33 percent (retail up 40 percent). Year-to-date, total Lincoln sales were up 15 percent (retail up 17 percent). Lincoln’s rebound reflects the new Lincoln MKX crossover, the new Lincoln MKZ sedan (up 25 percent in September) and the redesigned Navigator (up 38 percent in September). “We’re building a strong foundation for future growth at Lincoln,” said Fields. “This is the early phase of an aggressive plan to restore Lincoln as America’s choice for luxury vehicles.” Land Rover’s September sales were 4,190, up 21 percent, reflecting the addition of the all-new LR2 crossover. Land Rover sales were up 8 percent year-to-date. 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, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 260,000 employees and about 100 plants worldwide, the company’s core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.fordvehicles.com.
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Auburn Hills, Mich., Oct 2, 2007 Chrysler LLC reported U.S. sales for September 2007 of 159,799 units; down 5 percent compared to September 2006 with 168,888 units sold. All sales figures are reported as unadjusted. “With the overall industry down versus September 2006, Chrysler retail sales remain strong,” said Darryl Jackson, Vice President – U.S. Sales. “Our fleet sales continue to trend down more than 20 percent driving the overall sales decrease for the month. This is directly in line with our plan to reduce daily rental fleet during the second half of the year.” Chrysler brand car sales were led by Sebring Sedan which posted sales of 4,418 units and Sebring Convertible which finished the month with sales of 1,639 units. Chrysler Aspen sales rose 8 percent versus August 2007 with 3,875 units. Jeep® brand sales were down 11 percent year-over-year with retail sales up and fleet down driven by planned fleet reductions, while Wrangler posted gains. Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited posted sales of 8,605 units, up 71 percent versus September 2006. Dodge brand sales increased 5 percent over last year led by Dodge Ram which posted a gain of 20 percent. The all-new Dodge Nitro was up 2 percent over August 2007. “Our sell down on 2007 models is going very well and in October we will continue to offer aggressive lease and retail payments for our customers,” said Michael Keegan, Vice President – Volume Planning and Sales Operations. “We will extend the 0% APR offering for 60 months on more 2007 models through the end of the month.” Chrysler finished the month with 450,733 units of inventory, or a 71-day supply. Inventory is down by 15 percent compared to September 2006 when it was at 533,220 units.
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