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BMW Canada achieves best ever July sales results.
ÔÇó 04.08.2009
ÔÇó Press Release
Whitby, Ontario. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI Brands combined) sold 2,840 vehicles in July 2009, up 7.6% compared to July 2008. Year-to-date sales for BMW Group Canada are 16,220 units, down 3.6% compared to the same period last year. BMW Brand: Record July sales for BMW. Sales of the BMW brand were up 12.1% in July with 2,398 units retailed. Year-to-date, 13,789 BMWs have been retailed, a slight decrease of 1.3% or 185 units compared to the same period last year. MINI Brand. In July, 442 MINIs were sold, down 11.8% compared to July 2008. Year to date, 2,431 MINIs have been sold, down 14.8% compared to the same period in 2008. BMW Motorrad: Record July motorcycle sales. BMW Motorrad Canada set a July sales record of 220 units, up 8.37% compared to July 2008. Year-to-date, sales are up 21.8% to 1,391 units compared to the same period last year. Pre-Owned: Best July on record for BMW Pre-Owned sales. Total BMW Pre-Owned sales set a new July sales record with sales up 11.4% to 978 units in July. Of those sales, 783 units were BMW Certified Pre-Owned, which is up 10.8% in July. Year-to-date, BMW Certified Series Pre-Owned sales are up 23.3% to 5,219 units compared to the same period last year. Total BMW Pre-Owned sales are up 21.4%, with 6,230 units sold. BMW Group Canada, based in Whitby, Ontario, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW AG and is responsible for the distribution of BMW luxury performance automobiles, Sports Activity Vehicles, Motorcycles, and MINI. BMW Group Financial Services Canada is a division of BMW Group Canada and offers retail financing and leasing programs and protection products on new and pre-owned BMW and MINI automobiles, as well as retail financing for new and pre-owned BMW Motorcycles. A total network of 40 BMW automobile retail centres, 19 BMW motorcycle retailers, and 25 MINI retailers represents the BMW Group across the country.
BMW NA ÔÇô No US motorrad numbers
BMW GROUP U.S. DIVISION REPORTS JULY 2009 SALES
ÔÇó 03.08.2009
ÔÇó Press Release
- Overall sales (BMW and MINI) down 26.7 percent in July - MINI sales almost on par with July 2008 Woodcliff Lake, NJ ÔÇô August 3, 2009... The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported July sales of 21,253 vehicles, a decrease of 26.7 percent from the 28,977 vehicles sold in the same month of 2008. The BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 135,701 vehicles, down 27.4 percent, compared to 186,890 vehicles sold in the first seven month of last year. BMW Brand Sales Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 31.5 percent in July for a total of 16,381 vehicles compared to 23,914 vehicles reported in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW brand sales were down 29.3 percent to 109,944 vehicles compared to 155,427 vehicles sold in the same period of 2008. ÔÇ£While the mass market may have benefited from the ÔÇÿCash for ClunkersÔÇÖ initiative, BMW did not,ÔÇØ said Jim OÔÇÖDonnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC. ÔÇ£Even though BMW has a highly efficient fleet and has reduced its fuel consumption more than any other manufacturer in the U.S. over the last 15 years, the price ceiling of the CARS program is a limiting factor.ÔÇØ BMW Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Sales of BMWÔÇÖs Certified Pre-Owned vehicles were up 14.5 percent, to 9,159 CPO vehicles versus 7,998 vehicles reported in July a year ago. Year-to-date, CPO sales were up 11.9 percent, to 67,140 over the 59,984 reported in the same period of 2008. MINI Brand Sales MINI USA reported sales of 4,872 automobiles, with minus 3.8 percent almost on par with the 5,063 cars sold in the same month of 2008. Year-to-date, MINI USA also reported sales of 25,757 automobiles, a decrease of 18.1 percent, compared to the 31,463 cars reported in the first seven months of 2008. ÔÇ£While not out of the woods yet, we are witnessing a gradual recovery in the marketplace,ÔÇØ said Jim McDowell, Vice President of MINI USA. ÔÇ£We saw a significant up-tick in showroom traffic throughout the country, especially in the last week of July, with some help from the ÔÇÿCash for ClunkersÔÇÖ initiative and the Western and Central Regions exceeding July 2008 results.ÔÇØ Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, July 2009 July 2009 July 2008 % YTD 2009 YTD 2008 % BMW brand 16,381 23,914 -31.5 109,944 155,427 -29.3 BMW passenger cars 13,404 19,261 -30.4 88,847 122,783 -27.6 BMW light trucks (SAVs) 2,977 4,653 -36.0 21,097 32,644 -35.4 MINI brand 4,872 5,063 -3.8 25,757 31,463 -18.1 TOTAL Group 21,253 28,977 -26.7 135,701 186,890 -27.4 BMW Group In America BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, a strategic design consultancy in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW GroupÔÇÖs global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sports Activity Coupes. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 338 BMW passenger car centers, 335 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 142 BMW motorcycle retailers, 84 MINI passenger car dealers, and 30 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.
BMW Canada achieves best ever July sales results.
ÔÇó 04.08.2009
ÔÇó Press Release
Whitby, Ontario. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI Brands combined) sold 2,840 vehicles in July 2009, up 7.6% compared to July 2008. Year-to-date sales for BMW Group Canada are 16,220 units, down 3.6% compared to the same period last year. BMW Brand: Record July sales for BMW. Sales of the BMW brand were up 12.1% in July with 2,398 units retailed. Year-to-date, 13,789 BMWs have been retailed, a slight decrease of 1.3% or 185 units compared to the same period last year. MINI Brand. In July, 442 MINIs were sold, down 11.8% compared to July 2008. Year to date, 2,431 MINIs have been sold, down 14.8% compared to the same period in 2008. BMW Motorrad: Record July motorcycle sales. BMW Motorrad Canada set a July sales record of 220 units, up 8.37% compared to July 2008. Year-to-date, sales are up 21.8% to 1,391 units compared to the same period last year. Pre-Owned: Best July on record for BMW Pre-Owned sales. Total BMW Pre-Owned sales set a new July sales record with sales up 11.4% to 978 units in July. Of those sales, 783 units were BMW Certified Pre-Owned, which is up 10.8% in July. Year-to-date, BMW Certified Series Pre-Owned sales are up 23.3% to 5,219 units compared to the same period last year. Total BMW Pre-Owned sales are up 21.4%, with 6,230 units sold. BMW Group Canada, based in Whitby, Ontario, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW AG and is responsible for the distribution of BMW luxury performance automobiles, Sports Activity Vehicles, Motorcycles, and MINI. BMW Group Financial Services Canada is a division of BMW Group Canada and offers retail financing and leasing programs and protection products on new and pre-owned BMW and MINI automobiles, as well as retail financing for new and pre-owned BMW Motorcycles. A total network of 40 BMW automobile retail centres, 19 BMW motorcycle retailers, and 25 MINI retailers represents the BMW Group across the country.
BMW NA ÔÇô No US motorrad numbers
BMW GROUP U.S. DIVISION REPORTS JULY 2009 SALES
ÔÇó 03.08.2009
ÔÇó Press Release
- Overall sales (BMW and MINI) down 26.7 percent in July - MINI sales almost on par with July 2008 Woodcliff Lake, NJ ÔÇô August 3, 2009... The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported July sales of 21,253 vehicles, a decrease of 26.7 percent from the 28,977 vehicles sold in the same month of 2008. The BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 135,701 vehicles, down 27.4 percent, compared to 186,890 vehicles sold in the first seven month of last year. BMW Brand Sales Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 31.5 percent in July for a total of 16,381 vehicles compared to 23,914 vehicles reported in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW brand sales were down 29.3 percent to 109,944 vehicles compared to 155,427 vehicles sold in the same period of 2008. ÔÇ£While the mass market may have benefited from the ÔÇÿCash for ClunkersÔÇÖ initiative, BMW did not,ÔÇØ said Jim OÔÇÖDonnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC. ÔÇ£Even though BMW has a highly efficient fleet and has reduced its fuel consumption more than any other manufacturer in the U.S. over the last 15 years, the price ceiling of the CARS program is a limiting factor.ÔÇØ BMW Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Sales of BMWÔÇÖs Certified Pre-Owned vehicles were up 14.5 percent, to 9,159 CPO vehicles versus 7,998 vehicles reported in July a year ago. Year-to-date, CPO sales were up 11.9 percent, to 67,140 over the 59,984 reported in the same period of 2008. MINI Brand Sales MINI USA reported sales of 4,872 automobiles, with minus 3.8 percent almost on par with the 5,063 cars sold in the same month of 2008. Year-to-date, MINI USA also reported sales of 25,757 automobiles, a decrease of 18.1 percent, compared to the 31,463 cars reported in the first seven months of 2008. ÔÇ£While not out of the woods yet, we are witnessing a gradual recovery in the marketplace,ÔÇØ said Jim McDowell, Vice President of MINI USA. ÔÇ£We saw a significant up-tick in showroom traffic throughout the country, especially in the last week of July, with some help from the ÔÇÿCash for ClunkersÔÇÖ initiative and the Western and Central Regions exceeding July 2008 results.ÔÇØ Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, July 2009 July 2009 July 2008 % YTD 2009 YTD 2008 % BMW brand 16,381 23,914 -31.5 109,944 155,427 -29.3 BMW passenger cars 13,404 19,261 -30.4 88,847 122,783 -27.6 BMW light trucks (SAVs) 2,977 4,653 -36.0 21,097 32,644 -35.4 MINI brand 4,872 5,063 -3.8 25,757 31,463 -18.1 TOTAL Group 21,253 28,977 -26.7 135,701 186,890 -27.4 BMW Group In America BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, a strategic design consultancy in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW GroupÔÇÖs global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sports Activity Coupes. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 338 BMW passenger car centers, 335 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 142 BMW motorcycle retailers, 84 MINI passenger car dealers, and 30 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.
