Subaru of America, Inc. Reports April 2003 Sales Up 3 Percent
May 2, 2003
CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that offers symmetrical all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, today announced April sales of 14,526 units. The total represents a 3 percent increase from April 2002. "April was a solid month for Subaru, bette ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Releases 2003 Vehicle Satisfaction Scores
May 2, 2003
Cadillac Top Brand, LS430 Top Car, Escalade EXT Top Truck TUSTIN, Calif., May 1 -- Results of a study released today by noted automotive consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. reveal high owner satisfaction with new 2003 model year cars and light trucks. AutoPacific's VSS (Vehicle Satisfaction Score) study is an industry be ... Continue reading
Lexus Reports Best-Ever April Sales for the Sixth-Consecutive Year
May 1, 2003
TORRANCE, Calif., May 1, 2003; -- Lexus today reported April sales of 21,277 vehicles, an increase of 2.2 percent, recording the division's sixth consecutive best-ever April. "The recent jump in consumer confidence should translate to a significant increase in consumer spending, pushing the economy along at a quicker p ... Continue reading
U.S, Automakers Post Weak Sales
May 1, 2003
DETROIT May 1, 2003; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reporterd that foreign automakers, boosted by new models, mostly reported flat to stronger U.S. sales for April on Thursday, but a sharp drop in results from Detroit's Big Three dragged the industry's totals down. Honda Motor Co. Ltd. said its U.S. car and truck sa ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Report: April 2003 U.S. Sales
May 1, 2003
* Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator pace Ford's record-setting SUV sales; Mustang stampede results from historic $5 a day lease program * Volvo and Land Rover set new April sales records * Ford raises second quarter production plan 10,000 vehicles to 990,000 cars and trucks * Ford's O'Connor is encouraged by higher ... Continue reading
American Suzuki U.S. Sales Remain Strong
May 1, 2003
Aerio Posts 159 Percent Gain Over April 2002 BREA, Calif., May 1 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation's (ASMC) U.S. sales remain strong with sales totaling 5,981 vehicles for the month and 19,962 vehicles year-to-date. The Suzuki Aerio sedan and SX (sport crossover) pushed passenger car sales, posting a 79 percent incr ... Continue reading
Kia Sales Off 4% in April, Remain Ahead Year-To-Date
May 1, 2003
Kia Sales On Annual-Record Pace IRVINE, Calif., May 1 -- Despite a skittish economy and consumers' pre-occupation with international events, Kia still expects to set another annual sales record in 2003. Kia's April unit sales of 19,542 were off slightly (four percent) versus the same month in 2002, but for the year Kia ... Continue reading
Audi Reports 2.8% Decrease in April 2003 Sales
May 1, 2003
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. reported April 2003 sales of 7,209, representing a 1.1 percent increase over April 2002 sales of 7,134. Audi's year-to-date sales are 25,223, down 7.2 percent over 2002 when sales were 27,186. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports U.S. April 2003 Sales Down 10%
May 1, 2003
* All-New Chrysler Pacifica Sales Exceed 1,800 Units; More Than 27,000 Dealer Orders Received * Chrysler Pacifica Receives Five-Star Crash Ratings From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1 -- Chrysler Group reported sales of 187,086 units in April 2003, a 10 percent decl ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports April U.S. Sales; Porsche Cayenne Drives 46 Percent Increase
May 1, 2003
ATLANTA, May 1 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc., (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars in the United States, today announced U.S. retail sales for April totaled 2,889 cars, an increase of 46 percent compared to the same period last year. It was the best April U.S. sales result in PCNA's history. In ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports U.S. Sales for April 2003
May 1, 2003
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported U.S. sales of 25,412 new cars for the month of April, off 15.9 percent compared to last year's April sales of 30,216. For the year, Volkswagen has sold 92,209 cars compared to 105,251 a year ago. ... Continue reading
Ford Reports 2.9% Drop in Total U.S. Sales for April
May 1, 2003
DEARBORN, Mich. May 1, 2003; Reuters reports that Ford Motor Co. said it had a 2.9% drop in total U.S. sales for April. Mustang sales rose 32%, however, buoyed by a $5-a-day lease incentive program, and Ford raised its second-quarter North American production plan. The No. ... Continue reading
Acura Sets All-Time April Sales Record
May 1, 2003
MDX Luxury SUV Also Enjoys Record-setting Month TORRANCE, Calif., May 1 -- Acura sales of 15,058 vehicles set a new record for the month of April according to American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Driven by record demand for the MDX luxury SUV and the strong debut of the all-new TSX sports sedan, April 2003 sales were up 1.9 ... Continue reading
Toyota Down - Lexus Up- Means Best Ever April Sales For Toyota USA
May 1, 2003
TORRANCE, Calif., May 1 -- Following the best-ever first quarter sales in its history, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported April sales of 151,784 vehicles, an increase of 4,450 units, recording the company's seventh consecutive best-ever April. There were 26 selling days in April compared to 25 last ... Continue reading
American Honda Posts New Records in April
May 1, 2003
All-Time Record Light Truck Sales TORRANCE, Calif., May 1 -- Spurred by record sales of Honda and Acura light trucks, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. recorded its best ever April and the third-best sales month in company history with sales of 117,783 vehicles, up 11.2 percent from year-ago totals. Total American Honda s ... Continue reading
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