Ford Motor Company Reports June 2006 U.S. Sales
Jul 3, 2006
* Ford's June U.S. sales totaled 269,404, down 7 percent. * Car sales totaled 107,608, up 7 percent. * Fusion, Milan and Zephyr pace Ford to higher car sales in 5 of the last 6 months. * Truck sales totaled 161,796, down 14 percent. * Land Rover sales were up 13 percent - 17 months in a row of higher sales. ... Continue reading
Mazda Sales Jump Eight Percent in June 2006
Jul 3, 2006
- Calendar Year-to-Date Sales Up Four Percent - IRVINE, Calif., July 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported sales of 23,727 vehicles for June 2006, accounting for an eight-percent increase versus the same period last year. Mazda also reported a four-percent year-to-date sales increase, with 140,704 ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 13 Percent Decrease in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for June 2006
Jul 3, 2006
* Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 185,946 Vehicles, a 15 Percent Decrease for June 2006 * Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 20,802 Vehicles a 14 Percent Increase for June 2006 NEW YORK, July 3 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 206,748 passenger vehicles in t ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Best June Sales Ever With 14 Percent Increase
Jul 3, 2006
MBUSA First Half-Year Sales Volume Up 16.5 Percent MONTVALE, N.J., July 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest June on record with sales of 20,802 new vehicles, an increase of 14 percent over last June. This brings MBUSA's year-to-date total to 114,935 new vehicles sold for the best half- year sales ... Continue reading
Letter From Europe: Fairytales DO Come True!
Jul 3, 2006
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The following story is the nearest thing to a fairy tale for lovers of fine cars. It is definitely not about green cars. Not, I hasten to add because there is anything wrong with green cars but because the cars my son and I have been driving at speeds of up to 285 km/h are most ce ... Continue reading
Hyundai Closes First Half of '06 on Record Pace With an All-Time Record Sales Month
Jul 3, 2006
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 3 -- Hyundai Motor America announced sales of 44,508 vehicles for the month, which was Hyundai's all-time record sales month. Hyundai sales are up 4.3% year over year, and 3.4% over last June on the strength of an almost entirely new model line up. The new-for-'06 Hyundai Azera and Sonata ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America June 2006 Sales Report
Jul 3, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., July 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports sales for June of 10,897 units in the United States,* down 11 percent compared to the same period last year. Overall in North America (United States including Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico), 12,086 unit were sold. For the month, sales were down 11.9 p ... Continue reading
Audi June Sales Highest In 2006
Jul 3, 2006
* Sales up 9.0 percent in June, best June since 2001 * First half sales up 6.8 percent over year ago * Q7 launch off to a strong start * A4 and A6 models continue robust sales pace AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 3 -- Audi of America, Inc., today reported 8,039 vehicle sales for the month of June, a 9.0 percent increase over ... Continue reading
Jul 3, 2006
BREA, Calif.--July 3, 2006--American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced sales of 9,516 units in June -- representing an increase of 28 percent over June 2005 and marking the best June sales in company history. Year-to-date sales for the first six months of the year, which total 56,959, are up 36 percent ov ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi To Launch New Outlander Concept At 2006 Paris Motor Show
Jul 3, 2006
AMSTERDAM = July 3, 2006: Mitsubishi Motors will use the 2006 Paris Motor Show in September to launch its all-new European SUV, the Outlander. Due to go on-sale spring 2007, the new mid-size 4x4 has been designed to bring new levels of comfort and drivability to an important and expanding sector of the market. 70 years ... Continue reading
Penske Lays Out Plans for Smart Car
Jul 3, 2006
Washington DC July 3, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Roger Penske thinks his UnitedAuto Group can profitably distribute DaimlerChrysler's Smart Car by "signing 30 to 50 franchised dealerships in urban markets, setting modes sales goals and relying on unconventional marketing techniques," reports Automotive Ne ... Continue reading
Jeep(R) Serves as Exclusive Sponsor of FHM's Miss FHM 2006 Tournament of Beauties Contest
Jul 3, 2006
NEW YORK--July 3, 2006--Jeep(R) and FHM magazine will partner this year on a nationwide search for the hottest girl next door. Jeep has signed on as the exclusive sponsor of the multi-platform program celebrating Miss FHM - a Tournament of Beauties - which includes print, online and event marketing. The program, which ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives: Summer Programs Kick Spending up a Notch
Jul 3, 2006
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--July 3, 2006--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,580 per vehicle sold in June 2006, up $206, or nearly nine percent, from May 2006, but down $265, or nine percent, from June 2005 ... Continue reading
Nissan-Renault Responds to GM/Nissan Report
Jul 3, 2006
PARIS - July 3, 2006: In a brief formal statement, The Renault-Nissan Alliance is an open partnership, which has never been restricted to two partners. Under the right circumstances and with the appropriate partners, the Alliance could be expanded further. Such an expansion would only be considered by the Alliance if i ... Continue reading
Volvo Monitors Car Owners' Concerns
Jul 3, 2006
GOTHENBURG - July 3, 2006: Almost everybody worries about car security issues. But the reasons differ from country to country. Surveys requested by Volvo Cars clearly highlight the situations that concern car owners. âTheft of the car is the main concern of Swedes, whereas most Brazilian owners fear personal assau ... Continue reading
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