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Stacy94PGT · 07-01-2004, 10:23

Ford Motor Company Reports June U.S. Sales

The Auto Channel

* Ford's June U.S. sales totaled 287,381, down 8 percent. * Ford F-Series sales totaled 74,935, up 1 percent. * Ford Escape sets June sales record as sales rise 11 percent to 16,314. * Ford Econoline van sales climb 21 percent, as business investment remains strong. * Volvo sets first half sales record as new S40 attracts attention from younger buyers.

DEARBORN, Mich., July 1 -- U.S. customers purchased or leased 287,381 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover dealers in June, down 8 percent compared with a year ago. Sales of passenger cars were 92,580, down 17 percent and trucks were 194,801, down 3 percent.

Year-to-date through June, the company's sales were 1.7 million, down 3 percent compared with the same period a year ago. Sales of trucks were 1.1 million, up 1 percent, and sales of passenger cars were 0.6 million, down 11 percent.

Ford F-Series, America's best-selling vehicle, posted sales of 74,935, up 1 percent. June was the tenth month in a row of higher F-Series sales coinciding with the introduction of the new F-150 model. A new Super Duty model, built at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, will debut later this summer.

The Ford Escape, America's best-selling small sport utility vehicle, set another monthly record as June sales increased 11 percent to 16,314. Production of the Escape hybrid will begin in August at Ford's Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Missouri.

Business investment has made an important contribution to the current economic recovery and helped to increase sales of Ford's Econoline -- America's best-selling full-size van. In June, Econoline sales increased 21 percent to 16,963.

Although Volvo's June sales were down 3 percent, Volvo set a first half record as XC90 sales remained strong and the new S40 sedan gained traction in the U.S. market from younger buyers. The new V50 wagon has started to arrive at Volvo retailers.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY JUNE 2004 U.S. SALES

June Month % June CYTD %
2004 2003 Change 2004 2003 Change
Sales By Brand
Ford 236,908 257,598 -8.0 1,418,369 1,464,061 -3.1
Mercury 17,945 17,517 2.4 97,296 99,675 -2.4
Lincoln 12,356 14,247 -13.3 68,162 76,414 -10.8
Jaguar 4,219 5,182 -18.6 24,006 24,657 -2.6
Volvo 12,992 13,339 -2.6 68,964 67,522 2.1
Land Rover 2,961 3,369 -12.1 16,025 17,840 -10.2
Total Ford
Motor Company 287,381 311,252 -7.7 1,692,822 1,750,169 -3.3

Memo: Cars and
Trucks
Cars 92,580 111,087 -16.7 562,950 628,663 -10.5
Trucks 194,801 200,165 -2.7 1,129,872 1,121,506 0.7
Total Ford
Motor Company 287,381 311,252 -7.7 1,692,822 1,750,169 -3.3

FORD BRAND JUNE 2004 U.S. SALES

June Month % June CYTD %
2004 2003 Change 2004 2003 Change

Crown Victoria 6,356 7,772 -18.2 43,396 43,454 -0.1
Taurus 22,665 29,899 -24.2 144,035 170,393 -15.5
Focus 22,495 21,152 6.3 118,807 122,095 -2.7
Thunderbird 1,156 1,790 -35.4 7,072 9,877 -28.4
Mustang 8,030 13,226 -39.3 73,333 78,169 -6.2
Escort 0 1,566 -100.0 1,210 12,759 -90.5
Total Ford Cars 60,702 75,405 -19.5 387,853 436,747 -11.2

Escape 16,314 14,709 10.9 98,532 78,768 25.1
Explorer 26,434 32,140 -17.8 168,059 179,341 -6.3
Expedition 14,932 15,039 -0.7 77,484 87,696 -11.6
Excursion 1,832 2,051 -10.7 10,281 11,844 -13.2
Econoline/Club Wagon 16,963 14,083 20.5 92,118 85,561 7.7
Windstar 0 12,739 -100.0 2,950 70,404 -95.8
Freestar 10,347 0 NA 55,161 0 NA
Ranger 13,368 16,823 -20.5 86,668 108,668 -20.2
F-Series 74,935 73,938 1.3 432,969 402,072 7.7
Heavy Trucks 1,081 671 61.1 6,294 2,960 112.6
Total Ford Trucks 176,206 182,193 -3.3 1,030,516 1,027,314 0.3

Total Ford Brand 236,908 257,598 -8.0 1,418,369 1,464,061 -3.1

LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND JUNE 2004 U.S. SALES

June Month % June CYTD %
2004 2003 Change 2004 2003 Change

Grand Marquis 8,383 9,017 -7.0 42,315 44,429 -4.8
Sable 4,303 4,150 3.7 24,884 31,298 -20.5
Cougar 0 0 NA 0 2,024 -100.0
Total Mercury Cars 12,686 13,167 -3.7 67,199 77,751 -13.6

Town Car 4,907 6,069 -19.1 25,850 28,964 -10.8
LS 2,377 2,770 -14.2 15,050 16,907 -11.0
Continental 0 0 NA 0 280 -100.0
Total Lincoln Cars 7,284 8,839 -17.6 40,900 46,151 -11.4

Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 19,970 22,006 -9.3 108,099 123,902 -12.8

Mountaineer 3,695 4,350 -15.1 22,509 21,924 2.7
Monterey 1,564 0 NA 7,588 0 NA
Total Mercury Trucks 5,259 4,350 20.9 30,097 21,924 37.3

Navigator 3,084 3,125 -1.3 16,268 17,638 -7.8
Aviator 1,988 2,283 -12.9 10,994 12,472 -11.9
Blackwood 0 0 NA 0 153 -100.0
Total Lincoln Trucks 5,072 5,408 -6.2 27,262 30,263 -9.9

Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 10,331 9,758 5.9 57,359 52,187 9.9

Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 30,301 31,764 -4.6 165,458 176,089 -6.0

Total Lincoln Brand 12,356 14,247 -13.3 68,162 76,414 -10.8
Total Mercury Brand 17,945 17,517 2.4 97,296 99,675 -2.4

JAGUAR BRAND JUNE 2004 U.S. SALES

June Month % June CYTD %
2004 2003 Change 2004 2003 Change
XJ 807 1,169 -31.0 4,928 3,555 38.6
S-TYPE 1,358 1,426 -4.8 6,630 7,391 -10.3
X-TYPE 1,817 2,341 -22.4 11,001 12,241 -10.1
XK 237 246 -3.7 1,447 1,470 -1.6
Total Jaguar 4,219 5,182 -18.6 24,006 24,657 -2.6

VOLVO BRAND JUNE 2004 U.S. SALES

June Month % June CYTD %
2004 2003 Change 2004 2003 Change
S40 1,803 1,349 33.7 10,259 7,184 42.8
V50 263 0 NA 263 0 NA
V40 187 255 -26.7 1,243 1,636 -24.0
S60 2,241 3,509 -36.1 15,871 18,555 -14.5
V70 1,254 1,375 -8.8 5,867 6,545 -10.4
V70 XC 1,957 1,566 25.0 7,493 8,738 -14.2
C70 459 416 10.3 2,277 2,021 12.7
XC90 3,346 3,279 2.0 18,479 15,427 19.8
S80 1,482 1,590 -6.8 7,212 7,416 -2.8
Total Volvo 12,992 13,339 -2.6 68,964 67,522 2.1

LAND ROVER BRAND JUNE 2004 U.S. SALES

June Month % June CYTD %
2004 2003 Change 2004 2003 Change
Range Rover 1,117 765 46.0 5,532 4,483 23.4
Discovery 1,402 1,671 -16.1 7,057 8,318 -15.2
Freelander 442 933 -52.6 3,436 5,039 -31.8
Total Land Rover 2,961 3,369 -12.1 16,025 17,840 -10.2

Stacy94PGT · 07-01-2004, 13:27

Ford's June auto sales off significantly

By John Porretto, AP Auto Writer

DETROIT -- Sales of Ford Motor Co.�s domestic brands were off 11.5 percent in June from a year ago, as an aging car lineup hurt business.

Sales of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars were off 20.5 percent last month, while truck sales were down nearly 7 percent.

Percentages are adjusted and based on the daily sales rate; there were 25 selling days last month and 24 in June 2003.

Ford, which has dubbed 2004 the �Year of the Car,� is experiencing a lull in new car sales as it prepares for the launch of new models, including the Ford Five-Hundred sedan and redesigned Mustang, later this year.

Analysts predicted overall June results would be off from a year ago and down significantly from May�s torrid selling pace, but that a strengthening economy should bode well for business the rest of the year.

Analysts said consumer incentives appeared to climb at a slower rate in June than some previous months, which likely hurt results. Some of the decline also likely is a payback from May, they said.

Ford was the first major automaker to report sales Thursday.

Earlier this week, executives at General Motors Corp. said their results for June appeared to be softer than anticipated.

In afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Ford shares were down 57 cents to $15.08. GM was off $1.09 to $45.50.

Stacy94PGT · 07-02-2004, 08:14

Nine is so Fine: Mazda's June 2004 Sales Up - Nine Straight Months of Sales Increases

The Auto Channel

IRVINE, Calif., July 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported sales of 26,962 vehicles in June -- a 6.1 percent increase versus the same period last year. Including June's results, Mazda has now posted nine consecutive months of sales increases year-over-year. On a year-to-date basis, sales of 140,536 represent an increase of 18.2 percent over 2003.

"As interest rates begin to rise and uncertainty over gasoline prices and world events continue, June saw the auto industry lift off the accelerator a little," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations. "As the year goes on, though, we can see the road straightening out again, and it'll be full-speed ahead for the second half of the year."

June sales were led in volume by continued vibrant sales of the all-new MAZDA3 compact sedan and 5-door. With days' supply numbers remaining low, Mazda dealers are reporting that demand continues to outstrip supply. June sales of MAZDA3 were 9,082 units, bringing the year-to-date total to 41,972.

Also seeing strong sales were Mazda's "family" vehicles, the MPV minivan and MAZDA6 line of Sports Sedan, Sport Wagon and 5-Door. MPV registered 2,991 sales, up 16.4 percent for the month. MAZDA6 saw sales of 7,569 for the month of June, pushing year-to-date sales to 34,444 and showing an increase of 32.3 percent over 2003.

Mazda North American Operations is responsible for the sales and marketing, customer parts and services support of Mazda vehicles in the United States. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., MNAO has more than 700 dealerships nationwide.

Mazda Sales - June 2004

Month-To-Date Year-To-Date

June June % June June %
2004 2003 Change 2004 2003 Change

Protege 74 7,675 -99.0% 6,281 35,621 -82.4%

Mazda3 9,082 0 N/A 41,972 0 N/A

626 3 45 -93.3% 11 1,538 -99.3%

Mazda6 7,569 7,645 -1.0% 34,444 26,043 32.3%

Millenia 0 86 -100.0% 16 1,680 -99.0%

Miata 788 1,059 -25.6% 5,266 5,721 -8.0%

RX8 2,125 14 N/A 12,680 14 N/A

MPV 2,991 2,570 16.4% 13,702 14,184 -3.4%

Mazda Truck 834 1,213 -31.2% 5,581 7,746 -27.9%

Tribute 3,496 5,099 -31.4% 20,583 26,373 -22.0%

Total Vehicles

CARS 19,641 16,524 18.9% 100,670 70,617 42.6%

TRUCKS 7,321 8,882 -17.6% 39,866 48,303 -17.5%

TOTAL 26,962 25,406 6.1% 140,536 118,920 18.2%

MEMO:

IMPORT CAR 12,069 8,834 36.6% 66,215 43,036 53.9%
IMPORT TRUCK 2,991 2,570 16.4% 13,702 14,184 -3.4%
IMPORT TOTAL 15,060 11,404 32.1% 79,917 57,220 39.7%

DOMESTIC CAR 7,572 7,690 -1.5% 34,455 27,581 24.9%
DOMESTIC TRUCK 4,330 6,312 -31.4% 26,164 34,119 -23.3%
DOMESTIC TOTALS 11,902 14,002 -15.0% 60,619 61,700 -1.8%

ChickenMan · 07-02-2004, 09:29

So what are you actually saying, if you'll pardon my ignorance?

Stacy94PGT · 07-02-2004, 11:24

Ford U.S sales are down, due to an ageing product line. But, F-series sales are good. Mazda and Volvo cars sold pretty well in June.

Stacy94PGT · 07-03-2004, 07:38

Top-20 Selling Vehicles in U.S. through June 2004

DETROIT, Reuters reported a list of the
U.S.top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units.

1 Ford F-Series pickup 432,969 402,072 1 +7.7
2 Chevy Silverado-C/K pickup 322,907 321,992 2 +0.3
3 Dodge Ram pickup 218,369 218,301 5 +0.0
4 Toyota Camry 197,798 184,848 4 +7.0
5 Honda Accord 192,106 193,876 3 -0.9
6 Ford Explorer 168,059 179,341 6 -6.3
7 Toyota Corolla/Matrix 167,894 171,062 9 -1.9
8 Honda Civic 162,483 153,009 8 +6.2
9 Ford Taurus 144,035 170,393 7 -15.5
10 Chevrolet Impala 139,460 133,948 13 +4.1
11 Dodge Caravan 131,367 133,411 19 -1.5
12 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 122,832 124,780 14 -1.6
13 Ford Focus 118,807 122,095 15 -2.7
14 Nissan Altima 116,699 100,685 12 +15.9
15 Chevrolet Cavalier 103,918 128,346 11 -19.0
16 Ford Escape 98,532 78,768 N/A +25.1
17 GMC Sierra pickup 98,370 91,510 17 +7.5
18 Jeep Grand Cherokee 95,118 89,728 18 +6.0
19 Ford Econoline 92,118 85,561 N/A +7.7
20 Chevrolet Tahoe 89,089 88,794 13 +0.3