BMW In North America

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https://www.bmwblog.com/2011/07/01/j...-15-1-percent/

The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported June sales of 26,865 vehicles, an increase of 15.1% from the 23,331 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago.
Year-to-date, BMW Group is up 18% on sales of 143,521 in the first six months of 2011 compared to 121,585 in the same period in 2010.
“With all thatΆs gone on in the world in the last month, our own economy and auto market are still volatile places so youΆd better have the right models and business strategy to attract customers in this environment,” said Jim OΆDonnell, CEO, BMW of North America. “WeΆve been fortunate to have both and thatΆs why weΆre in the market leading position for the first half of 2011 and more new models are on the way giving us the opportunity to stay there.”
BMW Brand Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 12.8% in June for a total of 21,637 compared to 19,182 vehicles sold in June, 2010.
Year-to-date, the BMW brand is up 13% on sales of 113,705 January through June compared to 100,632 sold in the first six months of 2010.
In June, the BMW X3 SAV continued the strong sales success that began with its launch in January. Year-to-date, the new X3 has sold 12,725 compared with 3,439 in the same period of 2010, a 270% increase. The BMW 5 Series, now with a full-year of U.S. sales, continued its sales growth with June posting an almost 13% increase over June 2010. Year-to-date the 5 Series has sold 25,287 compared to 15,846 in the first six months of 2010, a nearly 60% increase. Convertibles, in particular the Z4 Roadster and the new 6 Series Convertible, gained additional traction in June with the Z4 up almost 120% and the 6 Series up nearly 80% over the previous June.
BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles
In June, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) totaled 12,801, a decrease of 4.8% from the 13,445 sold in June 2010.
Year-to-date, BMW used vehicle sales are down 5% on volume of 79,511 compared to 83,723 in the first six months of 2010.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported sales of 5,228 automobiles in June, a new record for the month. The June 2011 sales are an increase of 26% over the 4,149 sold in June, 2010.
“Fuel prices have moderated in the last month or so but we are still seeing an increase in MINI sales” said Jim McDowell, Vice President MINI USA. “ItΆs not just the new Countryman thatΆs popular but the entry hardtop as well, telling me that more Americans are embracing small cars as a rational choice.”
Year-to-date, MINI sales in the U.S. are up 42.3% on volume of 29,816 compared to 20,953 in the first six months of 2010. The January to June numbers are the highest achieved in that six month period since MINI was launched in the U.S. in 2002.
Sales BMW of North America, LLC, June 2011
June Ά11 June Ά10 % YTD June Ά11 YTD June Ά10 %
1 Series 599 1,312 -54.3% 4,593 5,804 -20.9%
3 Series 9,155 7,195 27.2% 43,862 47,214 -7.1%
Z4 501 228 119.7% 2,034 1,728 17.7%
5 Series 4,365 3,865 12.9% 25,287 15,846 59.6%
6 Series 312 174 79.3% 1,112 996 11.6%
7 Series 542 1,716 -68.4% 5,450 6,835 -20.3%
BMW passenger cars 15,474 14,490 6.8% 82,338 78,423 5.0%
X3 2,388 724 229.8% 12,725 3,439 270.0%
X5 3,157 3,273 -3.5% 15,895 15,985 -0.6%
X6 618 695 -11.1% 2,747 2,785 -1.4%
BMW light trucks (SAVs) 6,163 4,692 31.4% 31,367 22,209 41.2%
BMW brand 21,637 19,182 12.8% 113,705 100,632 13.0%
Cooper /S Hardtop 2,487 2,488 0.0% 15,105 12,535 20.5%
Cooper /S Convertible 505 791 -36.2% 2,615 3,652 -28.4%
Cooper /S Clubman 810 870 -6.9% 3,950 4,766 -17.1%
Crossover 1,426 N/A N/A 8,146 N/A N/A
MINI brand 5,228 4,149 26.0% 29,816 20,953 42.3%
TOTAL BMW of North America, LLC 26,865 23,331 15.1% 143,521 121,585 18.0%
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Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, June 2011
June
2011
June
2010
%
YTD
2011
YTD 2010
%
BMW brand
21,637
19,182
12.8
113,705
100,632
13.0
BMW passenger cars
15,474
14,490
6.8
82,338
78,423
5.0
BMW light trucks
(SAVs)
6,163
4,692
31.4
31,367
22,209
41.2
MINI brand
5,228
4,149
26.0
29,816
20,953
42.3
TOTAL Group
26,865
23,331
15.1
143,521
121,585
18.0