News By Topic: Automobile Manufacturers

Chery and Chrysler Group Finalize Cooperative Agreement

Jul 4, 2007

- Chery and Chrysler Group forge new model of international cooperation - Agreement called win-win for both automakers BEIJING, July 3 -- Chrysler Group President and CEO Tom LaSorda joined Chery Automobile Co. Chairman and President Yin Tongyue today to finalize the highly anticipated cooperative agreement between the ... Continue reading

Mazda Sales Up 8.6 Percent for June 2007

Jul 3, 2007

- Calendar Year Sales up 8.5 Percent - IRVINE, Calif., July 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best June since 2004 with U.S. sales of 25,761, accounting for an 8.6 percent increase versus the same period last year. Year-to-date sales of 152,683 are up 8.5 percent year-over-year. Mazda Motor ... Continue reading

Toyota Reports June, Second-Quarter and First-Half Sales

Jul 3, 2007

TORRANCE, Calif., July 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported all-time best-ever first-half year sales of 1,331,074. June sales of 245,739, an increase of 6.1 percent over last June, contributed to a record-setting second quarter, with sales of 725,219 units. "Tundra really hit its stride this mont ... Continue reading

Subaru Reports June 2007 Sales

Jul 3, 2007

- Subaru Impreza and Forester post gains - CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported June sales of 17,108 total units. Both the Subaru Impreza and Forester models posted gains over the same period last year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO ) The Subaru Tribeca ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America Announces June 2007 Sales

Jul 3, 2007

IRVINE, Calif., July 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) remains on track toward another annual sales record with year-to-date sales of 154,392 units, a 5.3-percent increase over the same period last year. June sales totaled 26,288 units, and the all-new Rondo had its best month of the year with 4,139 units sold. "The Rondo ... Continue reading

Acura Announces June 2007 Sales Results

Jul 3, 2007

Light Trucks and TSX Post Monthly Sales Records TORRANCE, Calif., July 3 -- Driven by record sales of Acura light trucks and the TSX sports sedan, Acura posted June sales of 16,766 units, up 6.9 percent* versus last year based on the daily selling rate, the division announced today. Year-to-date Acura sales reached 91, ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Announces June 2007 U.S. Sales and International Sales Highlights

Jul 3, 2007

- Chrysler Group car sales rise 55 percent fueled by "Maximize Your Miles" program - Jeep(R) brand up 19 percent - Jeep Wrangler increases 93 percent - Dodge Charger gains 19 percent - Inventory down by 25 percent or 162,266 units - Sales outside of North America up 21 percent -- highest month ever AUBURN HILLS, Mich., ... Continue reading

Hyundai Closes First Half of 2007 With an All-Time Record

Jul 3, 2007

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 3 -- Hyundai Motor America announced sales of 49,368 vehicles for the month, which was Hyundai's all- time, anytime, record sales month. Hyundai sales are up 12 percent month-over-month and 11 percent over last June on the strength of the growing Hyundai model line up. Hyundai's all-new 20 ... Continue reading

GM Reports 326,300 June Deliveries

Jul 3, 2007

DETROIT July 3, 2007; GM dealers in the United States delivered 326,300 vehicles in June, down 24 percent, compared with year-ago monthly sales. The decline was partly attributed to a planned reduction of an additional 13,487 daily rental sale vehicles in the month. GM now has taken more than 92,000 daily rental vehicl ... Continue reading

Discounts Fuel June 2007 U.S. Auto Sales

Jul 3, 2007

Washington DC July 3, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that generous month-end discounts fueled U.S. car and truck sales in June, offsetting concerns about high gasoline prices and a slowing economy, analysts said. "Sales appear to have picked up nicely in June, following the lackluster selling rate of the past thre ... Continue reading

BMW Group Reports Strong June

Jul 3, 2007

June sales for BMW and MINI increase 6.0 percent First half-year sales for the BMW Group up 4.5 percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 3 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reports strong June sales of 29,394 vehicles, an increase of 6.0 percent over the 27,735 vehicles sold in June 2006. The BMW Group als ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars of North America Reports Sales for June 2007

Jul 3, 2007

IRVINE, Calif., July 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports June sales of 9,586 units in the United States,* down 12 percent compared to the same period last year. Overall in North America (United States including Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico), 10,802 unit were sold. For the month, sales were down 10.6 percen ... Continue reading

Suzuki Surges into Summer with New Sales Record in June

Jul 3, 2007

BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced sales of 10,325 automobiles in June, an increase of nine percent over the same month last year and the highest June sales volume in company history. Year-to-date sales for 2007 now stand at 57,488 vehicles, one percent ahead of mid-year 2006. For all of 20 ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Reports June Sales Up 30%

Jul 3, 2007

CYPRESS, Calif., July 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported June sales of 13,014 units, up 30% over last year's volume and the best June in four years. Calendar year-to-date sales of 70,357 are up 21% compared to last year's first-half total. "The new Lancer and Outlander are well-received b ... Continue reading

Toyota Reports June, Second-Quarter and First-Half Sales

Jul 3, 2007

TORRANCE, Calif., July 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported all-time best-ever first-half year sales of 1,331,074. June sales of 245,739, an increase of 6.1 percent over last June, contributed to a record-setting second quarter, with sales of 725,219 units. "Tundra really hit its stride this mont ... Continue reading