The numbers are out. All of the car manufacturers are now reporting the US Auto Sales for March, 2009. In other words, here are how many cars each company sold during the month of March, 2009.
Subaru of America, Inc. Announces Quarterly Sales Increase and Best Ever Monthly Sales for Forester
Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that year-to-date sales were up 2-percent with 41,532 units sold in 2009 versus 40,881 units sold in 2008. For the month of March there was a 3-percent sales decrease over last year’s March results.
The 2009 Subaru Forester continues its record-breaking streak with its best monthly sales ever. Sales for the Forester increased 47-percent over last year’s March Forester sales — a total of 6,802 units sold in March 2009, versus 4,615 units sold in March 2008.
Mazda Reports March 2009 Sales
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported March 2009 sales of 21,974, down 33.3 percent versus last year (down 30.6 percent on a DSR basis), and year-to-date sales of 53,795, down 30.8 percent.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) celebrated its best-ever March with sales of 1,618 vehicles, up seven percent versus last year. On a year-to-date basis, MMdM reported 5,335 total sales, accounting for a six percent increase versus last year. Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) reported March sales of 7,060 units, down 22 percent compared to March 2008.
Nissan North America Announces March Sales
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales for March of 66,634 units versus 106,921 units a year ago, a decrease of 37.7 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles decreased 36.2 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 47.6 percent. NNA sales decreased by 19.1 percent for fiscal year 2008, ending March 31, 2009, versus FY07.
Recording a Six Month High; Chrysler LLC Reports March 2009 Sales Results
Chrysler LLC today reported March U.S. total sales of 101,001 units, which is the first time since Sept. 2008 that the Company has surpassed 100,000 units, representing a 39 percent decrease versus 2008. Chrysler retail market share increased to an estimated 10.0 percent versus 9.9 percent in March 2008. Total March sales include a fleet reduction of 44 percent year-over-year for the same period, as the Company continues to emphasize retail over fleet.
Toyota Reports March Sales
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported month-end sales of 132,802 vehicles, a decrease of 36.6 percent from last March, on a daily selling rate basis.
The Toyota Division posted March sales of 118,563 units, a decrease of 36.0 percent from the same period last year. The Lexus Division reported March sales of 14,239 units, a decrease of 40.6 percent from the year-ago month.
With month-over-month sales comparisons providing a more realistic indication of current market conditions than year-ago levels, TMS sales posted a 16.3 percent increase over February 2009.
Acura Announces March Sales Results
For the third consecutive month, the TSX sports sedan posted a monthly sales increase, Acura reported today. March sales of the TSX reached 2,556 units up 16.6 percent compared to last year, while year-to-date TSX sales reached 7,255 units, up 10.6 percent versus 2008 based on the daily selling rate*. Total February sales for Acura tallied 9,005 units, down 29.5 percent compared to last year, while year-to-date Acura sales totaled 24,520 units.
American Honda Reports March Sales of 88,379
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted March vehicle sales of 88,379, a decline of 33.7 percent compared to March 2008, based on the daily selling rate*, the company reported today. Honda Division posted March sales of 79,374, a decline of 34.2 percent compared to March 2008.
BMW Group U.S. Division Reports March 2009 Sales
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported March sales of 21,125 vehicles, a decrease of 22.9 percent over the 27,404 vehicles sold in the same month of 2008. For the first quarter, The BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 51,244 vehicles, down 25.2 percent, compared to 68,529 vehicles sold in the same period a year ago.
Ford Gains Retail Share in March, Delivers First Fusion Hybrids, Launches Ford Advantage Plan
New, fuel-efficient products and quality on par with the best in the industry helped Ford increase retail market share in March to its highest level since December 2006, capping two consecutive quarters of retail share gains. Ford estimates its retail share performance from October 2008 through March 2009 was the strongest of any major manufacturer compared with the same period a year ago.
Ford’s newest products drove the company’s retail share performance: the new F-150 pickup, Escape small utility, Flex full-size crossover and Lincoln MKS sedan. The sell-down of the previous-generation Fusion mid-size sedan also contributed to the company’s strong retail showing.
Daimler AG Reports a 23 Percent Decrease for the Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. for March 2009
Daimler AG (NYSE:DAI) today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 17,348 units in the U.S. for March 2009. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported March sales of 15,602 vehicles, a decline of 25 percent. The volume leaders for the month were the C, E, and GLK-Class with sales of 5,008, 1,978, and 2,598 respectively. On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 15,602 new vehicles, a decrease of 30 percent over the comparable period last year.
smart USA recorded 1,746 sales in March 2009. This figure represents a 1 percent increase over March 2008, and a 42 percent increase for the first quarter 2009. The enthusiastic response to the smart fortwo indicates that the micro-car segment is a viable transportation option in the U.S. The smart fortwo offers the right balance of power, outstanding fuel efficiency, innovative safety features, environmental friendliness and excellent value. There are currently 75 smart centers operating in 35 states.