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more about #sales more comments → IronicalBalls: South Korean politics shows that Hyundai-Kia will not be able to keep low costs per unit for long. Most likely korean labor organizations will eventu... more » BaldwinPeriphetes: Hyundai climbed to #4 for the month of July in Australia (up a staggering 65% compared to July 2008) although they remain 5th for the year to date (up... more » ranwhenparked: I wonder if its just a coincidence that 6 of the top 10 automakers are controlled by their multigenerational founding families? (Hyundai-Kia, Peugeo... more » DoctorNine: The other interesting thing is that VAG dropped the least of all manufacturers, and gained market share. And they are the largest producers of diesel... more » DoctorNine: Wow. I told you all about this 2-3 days ago, and you don't say anything, or even give a guy credit. Hosers. more » theycallmeham: isnt renault-nissan technically the 4th largest cus they are partners like PSA peugeot-citroen? that would put them at 2,652,965. more » Schm, enjoying his first desert winter. .: You didn't even mention VW and their plans to take over the world?!?! more » bradyb: I really hope GM catches Toyota and we get a decent return on our "tax-payer investment". The Equinox is a good example of where GM's going, a small ... more » philibuster: Does Ford ever include Mazda in their figures? Also, they had Jag for some part of last year, correct? And did Hyundai not exist in 2008? What's up wi... more » bradleysoken: *ford fanboy sticks fingers in his ears* LALALALALA NOT LISTENING more » theeastbaykid: Way to go GM and your 230 mpg. I hate Toyota for they are bland and smug. Abandoned factories in Detroit. GM increasing production due to success of C... more » SagarikaLumos: I'm surprised that Renault-Nissan isn't listed as 1, which would make them #4. I think it's funny that #10 Renault barely made more cars (in an off y... more » Ash78, cube farmer: Hell yeah! The official title of "World's Largest Automaker Mispronounced by Majority of People." That's a pretty big feat for a company that's done s... more » FTGDWolverineEdition'09: And it deserves it. This coming from a Ford fan boy. I've only ever owned Fords for the last 6yrs of my motoring life. But I think Ford will win the... more » srbiff: Over the last 30 years, I've owned 4 F-150s. I lived in the northwest and owned property. Great trucks, worked hard, took a beating. My last truck ... more » -
#carpocalypse
Hyundai Shoves Ford Out As Fourth Largest Global Automaker, GM Plans Comeback
The Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group is now the fourth largest automaker, besting Ford the first half of 2009. But this year's sales story is about rate of losses, not gains. Toyota better watch its back, GM's losing less and increasing production. More » -
#newcars
Ford F-150 Raptor Production Reaches Maximum Capacity
1,500 orders have already been placed for the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, maxing out capacity at the Dearborn plant. That's for 5.4s. The 6.2-liter 400 HP version isn't on sale until winter. [Pickuptrucks.com] -
#carpocalypse
Chrysler Offering $4,000 In Incentives On 2009 Models
Chrysler is offering up to $4,000 worth of incentives on 2009 model year vehicles in a bid to reduce inventory and counter its prolonged sales slump. One discarded sales idea? Building better passenger cars. More » -
#industrynews
Why GM Doesn't Want Bankruptcy
As GM asks for $16 billion more in U.S. federal assistance, their most contentious point is bankruptcy's a bad idea. We disagree. However, here's their argument from their just-revealed viability plan.
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#industrynews
Porsche's six-month sales fall 14%, proving mortality. [DetNews]
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#industrynews
Audi Surpasses 1 Million Mark In Annual Global Sales
Despite the gloomy Carpocalypse that has the rest of the automotive landscape in shambles; Audi AG has posted a record number of sales for 2008. More » -
#carpocalypsenow
GM December Sales Down 31.4%, Still US Sales Champ
GM's reporting 221,983 US sales in December, 2008, down 31% compared with a year ago. GM kept the title of US sales leader, with a market share remaining steady at just above 22%. -
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#carindustrycarnage
Car Industry Carnage: US Auto Sales Down 18.8% For June
Everybody knew it was coming, but the extent of the disintegration of the US automotive market came clearly into view today as automakers reported their sales figures for June. During a month when the national average price of gasoline topped an average of four bucks, what does one expect? Well — how about an 18.8% decline in sales. Fercrissakes, the Hummer brand saw a year-over-year fall of almost 60%! Un-freakin'-believable. What we have here folks is an automotive bear market — actually probably the worst bear market in the history of the industry. And like all bear markets, there are some clever companies which manage to shine even during the worst of times. Follow along as we discuss today's car industry carnage. These numbers are sourced from Automotive News as well as directly from manufacturers and are unadjusted unless otherwise noted. More » -
#industrynews
Gas Prices Up 8.2%, Hybrid Sales Down 11.0% In May... Wait, What?
There may be no better indicator that many carmakers have been unable to adjust to the sudden increase in gas prices and the resulting shift in consumer demand than hybrid sales. Although there was an obvious run to more fuel-efficient cars — witness the Civic besting the Ford F-150 in overall sales for the first time ever — hybrid sales overall were down 11% from April to May, down 24.3% month-to-month from 2007 and even the market-leading Toyota Prius experienced a 31% drop in sales for the month. How did that happen? There are a few factors at work here, which we've helpfully outlined below the jump. More »
