News By Topic: Women And Cars

Hyundai Posts Record August 2006 Sales

Sep 1, 2006

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America continued its record sales pace with 44,635 sales in August, a new all-time record for the month. The new Sonata continues to post gains with total sales of 13,184 in August, a 32 percent increase over last year. The all-new 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is off to a str ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Best August Sales Ever

Sep 1, 2006

MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest August on record with sales of 20,602 new vehicles, an increase of 6.9 percent over last August. This brings MBUSA's year-to-date sales to 157,128 a 13.3 percent increase over year-to-date 2005. August sales were boosted by the Mercedes-Ben ... Continue reading

Acura Announces August 2006 Sales Results

Sep 1, 2006

Truck Sales Reach a Monthly Record for the Luxury Division TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Paced by continued steady sales of the MDX luxury performance SUV and the introduction of the turbocharged RDX crossover, Acura sold an August record of 5,654 trucks during the month, the division announced today. MDX posted 4,293 u ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America Announces August 2006 Sales Best Ever

Sep 1, 2006

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record August sales of 25,114 units, a 5.4-percent increase over the same period last year. Year-to-date sales for Kia totaled 198,121 units, a 2.7-percent improvement over the record-setting sales pace in 2005. "Even with high gas prices and a tough-s ... Continue reading

Subaru of America August 2006 Sales Rise

Sep 1, 2006

-- Subaru Impreza sales jump 47% on demand for fuel-efficient, all-wheel drive vehicles -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. August sales were up two percent as compared to the same period last year, posting 17,809 total units for the month. Subaru Impreza sales jumped dramatically up 47 percent in ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Reports August 2006 U.S. Sales

Sep 1, 2006

* Chrysler 300 Sales Rise 13 Percent Year-Over-Year * Jeep(R) Compass Continues Arriving at Dealerships to Positive Customer Reception * Chrysler Town & Country Sales Improve 9 Percent Over Last Year * Zero-percent for 72 Months Incentive Program Announced for 2006 Models AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 1 -- Moving in strid ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler AG Reports U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for August 2006

Sep 1, 2006

Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 179,165 Vehicles, a 4 Percent Decrease for August 2006 Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 20,602 Vehicles, a 7 Percent Increase for August 2006 NEW YORK, Sept. 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 199,767 passenger vehicles in t ... Continue reading

Toyota Reports August 2006 Sales

Sep 1, 2006

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever August sales of 240,178 vehicles, an increase of 12.6 percent over August 2005. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,705,546 units, up 11.0 percent over the same period last year. "We are grateful to have the fuel-effici ... Continue reading

Nissan North America Announces August 2006 Sales

Sep 1, 2006

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Sept. 1, 2006--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reports sales of 89,848 units in August, which is a decrease of 6.3 percent from the prior year. The Nissan Division sales decreased by 3.2% over last year, while the car segment increased by 4.8%. The Murano had its best August ever with sales of 6,440 ... Continue reading

Honda Reports August 2006 Sales

Sep 1, 2006

New All-Time Record Set for Odyssey Minivan TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- American Honda light truck sales increased 10.5 percent for August and set an all-time record with sales of 69,385 light trucks. American Honda year-to-date sales are up 5.3 percent to 1,044,284 units, while sales for the month are down 6.7 percen ... Continue reading

BMW Group Reports Sales for August 2006

Sep 1, 2006

Year-to-Date Sales of BMW Group Up 3 Percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported year-to-date sales of 206,530 vehicles, an increase of 3 percent over the 200,562 vehicles sold in the first eight months of 2005. The BMW Group also reported a decrease of 11 ... Continue reading

Suzuki's August 2006 Sales up 16 Percent

Sep 1, 2006

BREA, Calif.--Sept. 1, 2006--American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced sales of 8,399 units in August - an increase of 16 percent over August 2005. Year-to-date sales total 73,388, up 30 percent over the previous year. Suzuki's monthly sales increases continue the company's recent sales momentum which in ... Continue reading

Mazda Announces August 2006 N.A. Sales

Sep 1, 2006

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Mazda North American Operations today released the following sales figures for August 2006: Mazda North American Operations - August 2006 Month-To-Date Year-To-Date August August % August August % 2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change Mazda3 6,955 7,547 (7.8)% 67,956 67,135 1.2% Mazda5 994 1,784 ... Continue reading

Ford August 2006 Sales Results

Sep 1, 2006

* Combined sales for the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr in August were 22,863 - easily eclipsing the previous monthly sales record for company's new mid-size sedans. * Overall, Ford's August sales up 6 percent compared with July 2006, but down 12 percent compared with August 2005 when Ford offered emplo ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars North American Sales Report for August 2006

Sep 1, 2006

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports sales in the United States of 10,606 units for August -- trending upward 2 percent over the previous month. Compared to August of last year, the results are off slightly by 2 percent. For the month, the Volvo XC90 performed well up nearly 15 percent, w ... Continue reading