BMW Group US sales (BMW and MINI combined) down 11 percent in June. MINI sales continue to thrive WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 1
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S.
(BMW and MINI combined) today reported June vehicle sales of 26,155, a decline
of 11 percent from the 29,394 vehicles sold in the same month of 2007. For the
first six months of 2008, BMW Group sales are down 3.9 percent to 157,913
vehicles versus the 164,338 sold in the first half of 2007.
BMW Brand Sales
BMW brand sales declined 17 percent, to 20,944 vehicles compared to 25,220
vehicles sold in June 2007. Year-to-date, BMW reported sales of 131,513
vehicles compared to the 144,579 reported in the same period a year ago, a
decline of 9 percent.
"Internet leads and consumer traffic in our dealerships remain good,
showing a premium brand such as BMW has the ability to better weather these
turbulent times," said Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC.
"Even in this segment however, we see a desire for increased efficiency and
that is providing a natural impetus for strong sales of our new 1 Series and
the 3 Series 328i models, but also for other vehicles such as the new X6 where
consumers see the combination of efficiency, performance and luxury that's
right for their unique needs. Within this overall environment, we are
determined to remain profitable and help our corporation. We will do this by
exercising disciplined volume management matched to demand, and make a small
number of vehicles available to other markets where exchange rates are more
beneficial for the company."
BMW Automobile Sales
BMW's automobile sales are down 17.5 percent in June to 16,555 versus
20,068 in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date sales are down 8.7 percent,
to 103,522 automobiles compared to 113,396 in the first half of 2007.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicles
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles are down 14.8 percent in June to
4,389 vehicles over the 5,152 sold last June. Year-to-date, sales of BMW
Sports Activity Vehicles decreased by 10.2 percent, to 27,991 vehicles
compared to the 31,184 sold in the same period of 2007.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported sales of 5,211 cars, a 24.8 percent increase compared to
4,174 cars sold in the same period a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI USA also
reported sales of 26,400 cars, an increase of 33.6 percent over the 19,759
vehicles sold in the same period a year ago.
"The last three months have been the best in our history as the
significant structural shift to small cars has brought into our dealerships a
diverse range of vehicle owners that currently drive large cars, SUVs and
trucks. Our retailers tell us these people recognize the combination of
efficiency, great dynamics and premium values MINI provides and it allows them
to downsize their vehicle without downsizing their aspirations," said Jim
McDowell, Vice-President MINI USA. "With very few cars remaining in inventory,
our dealers are focusing on taking orders for custom-built cars that will be
delivered to MINI drivers in July through September."
Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, June 2008
June June % YTD YTD %
2008 20072008 2007
BMW brand 20,94425,220 -17131,513 144,579 -9
BMW passenger cars 16,55520,068 -17.5 103,522 113,395 -8.7
BMW light trucks(SAVs)4,389 5,152 -14.8 27,991 31,184 -10.2
MINI brand 5,211 4,174 24.8 26,400 19,759 33.6
TOTAL Group 26,15529,394 -11157,913 164,338 -3.9
BMW Certified Pre-Owned
BMW Certified Pre-Owned reported 7,909 CPO vehicles sold in June 2008
versus 7,540 vehicles reported last June, an increase of 4.9 percent. Year-to-
date, CPO sales are up 22.7 percent, to 51,986 over the 42,384 reported in the
same period in 2007.
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, an industrial design firm 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 Group's global
manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all Z4
models, X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and the 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, 82 MINI passenger car dealers, and 30 Rolls-Royce Motor
Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for
North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the
Internet at:
www.bmwgroupna.com
www.bmwusa.com
www.bmwmotorcycles.com
www.miniusa.com
www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com
Journalist note: Information about the BMW Group and its products is
available to journalists on-line at the BMW Group PressClub at the following
address: www.press.bmwgroup.com. Broadcast quality video footage is available
via The NewsMarket at www.thenewsmarket.com.
Sales BMW of North America, LLC, June 2008
June 08 June 07 % YTD YTD%
June 08 June 07
1 Series 1715 06101 0
3 Series 9,581 12,738 -24.8% 59,90873,003 -17.9%
Z4 Roadster and Coupe 428 834 -48.7%3,657 4,576 -20.1%
5 Series 3,524 4,657 -24.3% 23,09623,808 - 3.0%
6 Series 493 786 -37.3%3,576 4,467 -19.9%
7 Series 814 1,053 -22.7%7,184 7,541 - 4.7%
BMW passenger cars 16,555 20,068 -17.5% 103,522 113,395 - 8.7%
X3 1,519 2,635 -42.4%9,61114,026 -31.5%
X5 2,247 2,517 -10.7% 16,37017,158 - 4.6%
X6 623 0 2,010 0
BMW light trucks (SAVs) 4,389 5,152 -14.8% 27,99131,184 -10.2%
BMW brand20,944 25,220 -17.0% 131,513 144,579 - 9.0%
Cooper /S Hardtop3,585 3,309 8.3% 18,07415,85514.0%
Cooper /S Convertible 694 865 -19.8%3,452 3,904 -11.6%
Cooper /S Clubman 932 0 4,874 0
MINI brand5,211 4,174 24.8% 26,40019,75933.6%
TOTAL BMW of North
America, LLC26,155 29,394 -11.0% 157,913 164,338 - 3.9%
SOURCE BMW of North America, LLC
