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What's Hot Off the Lots

Wall Street Journal -- Some interesting and surprising numbers about the vehicles being purchased and in what quantities. Charts comparing sales this year vs. last year and year to date:

What's Hot Off the Lots

Top 20 Vehicles

The U.S. Market

Sales and Share of Total Market by Manufacturer

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Submitted Jul 03, 2009 By: ccf_jeff

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Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,877 Points:497,975 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 6:09:57 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse OK WHATEVER!!
DellDude2 Champion Author Nashville Posts:3,071 Points:976,310 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 1:39:25 PM Ignore DellDude2 Report Abuse I was really interested in the Ford Fusion until found out that it has a Japanese powertrain and chassis, essentially half or more Japanese. So much for buying American. Now I'm looking at the Chevrolet Malibu. So far, so good.
ach All-Star Author Illinois Posts:654 Points:331,125 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:59:17 AM Ignore ach Report Abuse I'll stick with my 2000 Saturn till it drops.
sam09SC All-Star Author Columbia Posts:569 Points:112,400 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 5:50:47 AM Ignore sam09SC Report Abuse Very informative.
bigreddwg Champion Author Tampa Posts:4,009 Points:822,275 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 2:49:34 AM Ignore bigreddwg Report Abuse another useless article for us to comment on...ask first, who can afford a car, much less the taxes, insurance, maintainance, and gas to own one??? statistics like these can be interpreted in many ways and 75% of most americans do not have the ability to understand the difference!!! [Edited by: bigreddwg at 7/4/2009 3:50:51 AM EST]
MPGKing All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:842 Points:214,630 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 2:33:28 AM Ignore MPGKing Report Abuse I'm really surprised the F 150 is leading the pack.
GasMiserAZ Champion Author Phoenix Posts:4,831 Points:528,000 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 2:12:19 AM Ignore GasMiserAZ Report Abuse ShadowACE, I apologize.
ShadowACE Champion Author Boston Posts:3,069 Points:996,395 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 1:15:18 AM Ignore ShadowACE Report Abuse If you read all of my earlier post, GasMizerAZ, you'll note that I agreed with you about the Fusion. I think it's a great car, both conventional and hybrid versions. But I also think that both GM and Chrysler have made some very good cars (and trucks) over the past nine or ten years. It seems that a lot of the folks on these boards believe that there are somewhere between zero and one domestic automaker who is capable of building quality vehicles, and I think GM and MOPAR deserve a little credit for the good things they've done - and continue to do, in spite of the government's rather heavy hand at their respective helms. I've owned a lot of vehicles since I started driving (shortly after the demise of the buckboard and covered wagon, according to my wife) with a lot of different names on them. Most of them have been pretty good, overall, and there are only a few brands that I would flat-out refuse to park in my driveway. I've dragged a trailer around for over 30 years. We used to be able to do that with a big station wagon (or some of the really big sedans - Cadillacs and Lincolns were pretty common in the campgrounds back then) but now it takes a truck. I've moved up from travel trailer to fifth wheel, so now I can't use the Suburban or Excursion (now THAT was a great hauler) so I've been forced into the pickup family. Three of us who get together often have all the brands covered - I have a Silverado, one friend has an F-350, and another has the Ram. All are Diesels, and all will tow anything you can attach to it. Not saying that Ford isn't doing a good job. Just trying to put in a good word or two for the "other guys" in the game.
GasaholicOH All-Star Author Columbus Posts:514 Points:169,970 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 1:05:23 AM Ignore GasaholicOH Report Abuse I'd go for a pick-up truck. They're handy.
GasMiserAZ Champion Author Phoenix Posts:4,831 Points:528,000 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 12:18:53 AM Ignore GasMiserAZ Report Abuse ShadowACE, the reason I sound like a Ford commercial is that the Ford Fusion is, along with the Prius, the best hybrid on the market. Also, Ford gained market share while GM, Chrysler and Toyota has lost market share. NO...I'm not a FoMoCo employee. I just know that Ford is doing all the right thing at the present. Now...if they can just figure a way to get rid of the UAW and CAW.
RLH68 Champion Author Orlando Posts:3,961 Points:732,000 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 12:14:35 AM Ignore RLH68 Report Abuse TommyTraveler, you should read your comment. I doubt you would talk that way.
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:2,254 Points:447,490 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 12:12:08 AM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse pick ups are work horses
250FORD Champion Author Minnesota Posts:6,779 Points:1,069,810 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 12:08:30 AM Ignore 250FORD Report Abuse sammy09 Why? Pickups are used for work as well as play.
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:3,597 Points:677,135 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 12:02:03 AM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse Trucks and Suv's... surprising... as well as Ford and GM showing the best amongst automakers, who all showed losses... The foreign cars companies showing the worst!!! Haha!
NightDiver Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,649 Points:656,265 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:59:57 PM Ignore NightDiver Report Abuse Go SUV's
TommyTraveler Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,795 Points:545,880 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:56:09 PM Ignore TommyTraveler Report Abuse Pick up are used for many thing that are productive.
sammy09 Veteran Author Twin Cities Posts:274 Points:239,980 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:54:41 PM Ignore sammy09 Report Abuse I am rather surprised that the pickup is still leading the pack
ShadowACE Champion Author Boston Posts:3,069 Points:996,395 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:54:28 PM Ignore ShadowACE Report Abuse comet64 said, "If you notice the ones who took bailout money is ripping off the taxpayers by laying off employees and raising service fees " I think you'll find that the layoffs and fees have been dictated by the new "management" at those companies, just like the decisions to eliminate some models and close many dealerships. They've made enough mistakes that there's no need to blame them for things that they didn't really do without a government gun to their heads.
fightbigoil71 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:1,971 Points:426,430 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:53:52 PM Ignore fightbigoil71 Report Abuse If my 15 year old car hadn't just died a miserable death, I'd still be driving it. No new car for me.
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:4,639 Points:714,570 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:53:01 PM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse Used cars are hot and the prices are going up
goumterps2002 Champion Author Dayton Posts:2,141 Points:350,495 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:51:26 PM Ignore goumterps2002 Report Abuse Good to know car sales are rebounding.
jay4 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:5,016 Points:1,173,510 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:47:39 PM Ignore jay4 Report Abuse Why this focus on new car sales? Why not develop products that improve mileage, reduce pollution, etc. that can be retrofitted locally on our used cars?
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,997 Points:828,520 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:41:55 PM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse I agree with comet64/ Ford is the ONLY American manufacturer that DID NOT take Fed money and yet FORD is the one American manufacturer that had TWO models in the GREEN. The others were in the negative statistics.
FuelRacer1132 All-Star Author Iowa Posts:656 Points:159,890 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:41:11 PM Ignore FuelRacer1132 Report Abuse Keep up the good work Ford! One of the American big three needs to survive this BS!
10k Champion Author North Carolina Posts:11,272 Points:1,103,125 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:38:52 PM Ignore 10k Report Abuse big oil ain't finished with us yet, so gimme something that gets 40mph...
Pstreicher All-Star Author Tampa Posts:812 Points:289,440 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:38:02 PM Ignore Pstreicher Report Abuse I'm making my current vehicle last.
rxman1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:3,422 Points:741,080 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:37:21 PM Ignore rxman1 Report Abuse The numbers are better but not real great. In the end, companies have to make money and not get bailouts.
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:2,152 Points:604,260 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:37:03 PM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse Interesting figures.
skybiker Champion Author South Carolina Posts:2,562 Points:497,330 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:36:56 PM Ignore skybiker Report Abuse Ought to be some good deals out there....
comet64 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,164 Points:248,650 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:34:42 PM Ignore comet64 Report Abuse seems funny to me that Chrysler, General Motors took government bailout money and claimed bankrupy. Ford did not take bailout and still running. If you notice the ones who took bailout money is ripping off the taxpayers by laying off employees and raising service fees
JoeKR Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,205 Points:994,145 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:34:38 PM Ignore JoeKR Report Abuse Baby monster cars (small SUVs) seem to be doing ok and Ford is hanging in there.
djoumy All-Star Author New York Posts:872 Points:385,950 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:31:45 PM Ignore djoumy Report Abuse It is a very good idea to buy better gas millage car for the future.
BWD Champion Author Charleston Posts:1,538 Points:1,443,805 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:29:36 PM Ignore BWD Report Abuse Not sure what this means, but I just bought a GM SUV and 18 mpg is good enough for me.
playtimeCLE Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,325 Points:421,775 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:25:29 PM Ignore playtimeCLE Report Abuse Who can buy a car with gas prices & unemployment the way they are?
Fencemaker Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:2,649 Points:612,270 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:24:06 PM Ignore Fencemaker Report Abuse Kudos to VW - the Jetta was the only vehicle on the list to post a net sales gain over 2008 year to date! And if you drill down in those numbers it is b/c of the exceptional sales of the new clean diesel engine, which accounted for 28% (that's right over 1/4) of the Jetta sales so far this year. Who says american's like those battery driven cars (read, slow-brids)?
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:11,952 Points:2,374,995 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:21:46 PM Ignore DEG Report Abuse Bad year for auto sales; no surprise here.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:6,965 Points:1,224,245 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:19:26 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse car business is in bad shape for everyone
sickboy774 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,658 Points:550,870 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:16:03 PM Ignore sickboy774 Report Abuse Didn't see any mercedes, lexus, or BMW vehicles on there.
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,078 Points:706,910 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:15:08 PM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse Doesn't look good for any of the vehicle manufacturers, does it?
ddaz46 Veteran Author Akron Posts:266 Points:92,190 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:13:37 PM Ignore ddaz46 Report Abuse Look out here comes Honda and Toyota
mreMN Veteran Author Twin Cities Posts:346 Points:144,290 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:12:56 PM Ignore mreMN Report Abuse I'm glad people are buying small to mid-size vehicles along with hybrids. I am shocked at how big trucks are still selling in the U.S.
pizzaman09 Sophomore Author Indiana Posts:153 Points:289,495 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:11:48 PM Ignore pizzaman09 Report Abuse DO IT FORD.
52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,428 Points:595,490 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:11:45 PM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse Mostly red ink.
philthethrill Champion Author Hamilton Posts:2,322 Points:470,215 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:10:37 PM Ignore philthethrill Report Abuse good work - ShadowACE
ramboTX Champion Author Dallas Posts:3,399 Points:662,290 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:10:36 PM Ignore ramboTX Report Abuse the outlook for GM is gloomy. Ford will emerge # 1 in the US. US domination is over.
Toppers Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,267 Points:1,329,960 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:10:32 PM Ignore Toppers Report Abuse Besides trucks it seems to be the usual suspects-kind of a surprise...
CobraLeader Champion Author New Jersey Posts:185,628 Points:959,550 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:08:56 PM Ignore CobraLeader Report Abuse These numbers don't match sales reports ...
PioneerUrban Champion Author West Virginia Posts:2,698 Points:532,505 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:07:20 PM Ignore PioneerUrban Report Abuse Ford needs to get the Festiva on our shores now
korklenut All-Star Author Tacoma Posts:755 Points:153,655 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:03:01 PM Ignore korklenut Report Abuse Go Ford!
ShadowACE Champion Author Boston Posts:3,069 Points:996,395 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:03:01 PM Ignore ShadowACE Report Abuse Wizrd03 said, "Seems like the vehicles selling are the ones that are the mileage winners" You didn't really read the charts, did you? As I noted a few minutes ago, the TRUCKS (F-series, Silverado, and Ram) are the overwhelming winners in sales YTD. It's not even a little bit close. Do the math, or read my previous post (I did the math) and you'll see how wide the gap really is between the TRUCKS and the Camry/Accord/Focus(x2).