News By Topic: 2007 New Vehicle Reviews

Top-20 Selling Vehicles in U.S. Through April 2007

May 2, 2007

CHICAGO, May 1, 2007; Reuters listed the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through April of 2007 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles rose 2.3 percent or 42,629 units to 1,884,020. Through April 2007 U.S. Sales Rank Vehicle 2007 Sales ‘06 Sales ‘06 Rank % Change 1. Ford F-Series ... Continue reading

April 2007 U.S. Light Vehicle Sales Scorecard

May 2, 2007

CHICAGO, May 1, 2007; Reuters published the following chart which arepresents U.S. light vehicle sales totals, individual automaker results nd market share for the month of April. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate. The seasonally adjusted annual rate is calculated using seasonal factors supplied by the ... Continue reading

Chrysler to launch more incentives in May

May 1, 2007

DETROIT, May 1, 2007; Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group said on Tuesday it will launch a new incentive program to help get more cars off showroom floors in May. Chrysler, which has been known for aggressive incentive spending over the past year, will launch a program called "Maximize your Miles. ... Continue reading

GM U.S. April 2007 Sales - Reports 311,687 Deliveries

May 1, 2007

DETROIT May 1, 2007; GM dealers in the United States delivered 311,687 vehicles in April, a reduction of 2.2 percent on a sales-day-adjusted basis. GM's April retail sales of 228,465 were up 3.6 percent, on a sales-day-adjusted basis. There were two fewer selling days in April this year. Fifteen different models showed ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports April 2007 New Vehicle Sales

May 1, 2007

MONTVALE, N.J., May 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported April sales of 20,895 new vehicles; the second best April ever (after April 2006 with sales of 21,270). This represents the best-ever year-to-date sales volume, bringing the total to 76,880 new vehicles for 2007 - a six percent increase over sales during ... Continue reading

BMW Brand April 2007 Sales

May 1, 2007

April 2007 one of the strongest months ever for BMW Group in the U.S. WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 104,125 vehicles year-to-date, a 2.9 percent increase over the 101,151 vehicles sold in the same period of 2006. The BMW Group also reported a s ... Continue reading

Subaru Reports April 2007 Sales

May 1, 2007

- Subaru Impreza up 12% - CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported April sales of 13,786 total units. Sales of the Impreza model were up 12 percent over the same period last year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO ) Subaru Tribeca posted 1,081 units for the month ... Continue reading

American Suzuki Announces April 2007 Sales

May 1, 2007

BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki Motor Corporation: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION MONTH END REPORTING APRIL CYTD 2007 2006 MTD VS. 2007 2006 YTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. YTD PRIOR YR. ... Continue reading

American Honda Reports April 2007 Sales

May 1, 2007

Fuel-efficient Fit and CR-V Set April Records TORRANCE, Calif., May 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted sales of 126,419 Honda and Acura vehicles in April, down 1.6 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis*, the company announced today. American Honda light-truck sales rose 5.6 percent to 55,300 units. American Ho ... Continue reading

Acura Announces April 2007 Sales

May 1, 2007

Light Trucks Post Record Sales TORRANCE, Calif., May 1 -- Record sales of light trucks pushed Acura April sales to 15,193 units, off 15.0 percent from record April 2006 based on the daily selling rate*, the division announced today. Acura year-to-date sales reached 58,854. Strong sales of the redesigned MDX luxury SUV ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America Announces April 2007 Sales

May 1, 2007

IRVINE, Calif., May 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced April sales of 26,007 units and year-to-date sales of 99,610 units, a 7.5-percent increase over the same period last year. Sales for the month were led by the Kia Spectra boasting its best month of 2007 at 7,203 units. The Optima midsize sedan also had i ... Continue reading

April 2007 All-Time Sales Record for Maserati North America

May 1, 2007

Following Maserati's Best Ever First Quarter Sales ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., May 1 -- In an overall luxury segment that has shown declined sales performance during the first quarter of 2007, Maserati North America has shown considerable gains, marking a continued rise for the company. According to Jim Selwa, President an ... Continue reading

Nissan North America Announces April 2007 Sales

May 1, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 1 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 71,124 units in April, down 11.1 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales decreased by 14.0 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase of 12.0 percent versus the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS * April sal ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler AG Reports One Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for April 2007

May 1, 2007

-- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 193,104 Vehicles, a 2 Percent Increase for April 2007 -- Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 20,895 Vehicles, Delivering Best-Ever Year-to-Date Sales of 76,880 NEW YORK, May 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 213,999 passeng ... Continue reading

Toyota Reports April 2007 Sales

May 1, 2007

TORRANCE, Calif., May 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported April sales of 210,457 vehicles, an increase of 3.7 percent over April 2006. "Despite rising gas prices, Tundra posted best-ever April sales as the market's appetite for light trucks picked up this month," said Jim Lentz, TMS executive vi ... Continue reading