News By Topic: Automobile Manufacturers

Oshkosh Truck Reports First $1 Billion Revenue Quarter in Company's History

Feb 2, 2007

OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, today reported that for its first quarter of fiscal 2007, earnings per share (“EPS”) was $0.55, on sales of $1.0 billion and net income of $41.2 million. These results compare with EPS of $0.72 on sales ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars North America Sales Report for January 2007

Feb 2, 2007

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2007; Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, reports sales in the United States of 7,819 units for January, representing a 12 percent decrease compared to the same period last year.Overall, Volvo sales for North America (United States, including Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico) were 8,628 units, which ... Continue reading

Nissan North America Announces January 2007 Sales

Feb 2, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn. February 1, 2007; Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 82,644 units in January, up 4.5 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 4.3 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase of 6.8 percent versus the prior year.NISSAN HIGHLIGHTSJanuary ... Continue reading

Fleetwood Reports Preliminary Revenues for Third Quarter, First Nine Months of Fiscal 2007

Feb 2, 2007

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. announced today preliminary revenues for the fiscal third quarter and first nine months ended January 28, 2007. Activity for the quarter largely reflected typical seasonal slowness in contrast to the prior year, which benefited from unusual demand for post-hurric ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company's January 2007 Sales

Feb 2, 2007

* Ford's January Sales Totaled 166,835, Down 19 Percent Compared With a Year Ago. * Lower Sales to Daily Rental Companies (Down 65 Percent) Account for Most of the Decline. * Sales to Retail Customers Were Down Slightly (5 Percent). * New Crossover Utility Vehicles (Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX) Heat Up Dealer Showrooms. ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group January 2007 U.S. Sales Rise 1 Percent, Based on Solid Retail Sales

Feb 2, 2007

* Best January in six years * Jeep(R) brand sales rise 19 percent powered by the continued strength of Jeep Wrangler * Jeep Commander sales improve 30 percent * Dodge Ram Pickup continues its momentum from previous months with an increase of 12 percent * Chrysler Town & Country sales up 20 percent AUBURN HILLS, Mich., ... Continue reading

BMW Group Reports January 2007 Sales

Feb 2, 2007

NOTE TO EDITORS: The BMW Group is reporting an abbreviated version of its monthly sales today. We expect to provide a more thorough report tomorrow. WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) today reported January vehicle sales of 21,811, down 1.8 percent from the 22,218 v ... Continue reading

Mazda 2007 Best January in 13 Years

Feb 2, 2007

- Sales up 6.0 Percent; MAZDA3 Celebrates Best January Ever - IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best January since 1994 thanks to sales of 19,265 vehicles for January 2007, accounting for a 6.0 percent increase versus last year. January sales were led in volume by conti ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi January 2007 Sales Soar to 25 Percent Increase

Feb 2, 2007

CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported January sales of 9,383 units, up 25.6% from last January's total of 7,463. It was Mitsubishi's best January since 2004 and the largest single month percentage increase in four-and-half years (July 2002). "We are very encouraged at t ... Continue reading

American Honda Reports 2007 Best-Ever January Sales

Feb 2, 2007

Record CR-V Sales Help Increase Light Truck Sales by 11.0 Percent TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted a new January record for total vehicle sales of 100,790, eclipsing the 2006 record of 98,394, the company announced today. With one additional selling day in 2007, sales declined 1.7 perc ... Continue reading

Toyota Reports January 2007 Sales

Feb 2, 2007

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever January sales of 175,850 vehicles, an increase of 5.1 percent over January 2006. The Toyota Division posted best-ever January sales of 153,732, up 4.7 percent. The Lexus Division reported best-ever January sales of 22,118 units ... Continue reading

Acura Announces January 2007 Sales

Feb 1, 2007

Light Truck Sales Set New January Record TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Propelled by sales of the all-new 2007 MDX luxury performance SUV, Acura sold a January record of 5,951 light trucks, up 48.7 percent versus last year, the division announced today. The previous record of 4,165 was set in January 2004. Overall, Acura ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America Announces Record January 2007 Sales

Feb 1, 2007

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best January sales ever of 22,524 units, a 24.4-percent increase over the same period in 2006. The Sedona was the leading seller at 6,947 units, a 26.7-percent increase over the same period last year. The all-new Rondo continued its impressive ramp- ... Continue reading

Nissan Previews 2008 Titan Long Wheelbase, Pathfinder V8 and Enhanced Armada

Feb 1, 2007

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today previewed the new 2008 Nissan Titan full-size pickup, Pathfinder mid-size SUV and Armada full-size SUV at a press conference at the Nissan Technical Center North America, Farmington Hills, Mich. prior to their public debut at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show, Fe ... Continue reading

Suzuki January 2007 Sales All-Time Sales Record for January

Feb 1, 2007

BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced sales of 8,179 units in January – an increase of 13 percent over January of 2006 and the best January sales in company history. The new monthly sales record follows a record-setting 2006, when ASMC enjoyed automobile sales of 100,990 vehicles f ... Continue reading