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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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BrucePen Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,505 Points:340,760 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 8:20:10 PM Ignore BrucePen Report Abuse The dead three are so far behind, they will never catch up.
CoffeeTrader Champion Author Victoria Posts:2,332 Points:427,780 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 8:20:10 PM Ignore CoffeeTrader Report Abuse It appears that Ford is holding their own. Obviously price has alot to do with it as well. Good article.
PetroScopper Champion Author Houston Posts:1,239 Points:348,640 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 8:15:31 PM Ignore PetroScopper Report Abuse Pretty decent article. I think the U.S. automakers are going to make a comeback. Ford is obviously doing well, but Chrysler and GM is coming back up the ranks pretty quickly.
gibber73 Sophomore Author Columbus Posts:165 Points:208,150 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 8:11:50 PM Ignore gibber73 Report Abuse Go ford
WP62 All-Star Author New Hampshire Posts:718 Points:831,545 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 8:04:32 PM Ignore WP62 Report Abuse Interesting that that the largest %age drop in car sales is in the small size category.
SSchmidty Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,873 Points:555,040 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 8:03:30 PM Ignore SSchmidty Report Abuse So what.
CelticsDraftee Champion Author Boston Posts:1,050 Points:237,815 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 8:01:14 PM Ignore CelticsDraftee Report Abuse Drop it like it's hot, drop it like it's hot.
dick57 Sophomore Author Winnipeg Posts:231 Points:65,470 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 8:00:53 PM Ignore dick57 Report Abuse Very interesting article. Ford is doing well but surprisingly sales of Chrysler and GM aren't all that bad either.
NavyEOD Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,713 Points:776,565 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 7:50:34 PM Ignore NavyEOD Report Abuse I will keep my car, it's just fine.
PissedCanuck Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,691 Points:589,070 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 7:49:01 PM Ignore PissedCanuck Report Abuse Ford will continue to do well if and when they release spy shots of their upcoming Explorer and their updated Ranger trucks.
RayJayT Champion Author Mississippi Posts:1,926 Points:390,555 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 7:47:57 PM Ignore RayJayT Report Abuse What does this have to do with gas prices?
camel1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,510 Points:1,058,495 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 7:46:34 PM Ignore camel1 Report Abuse Crossovers seem to have declined the least
EZExit Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,267 Points:442,265 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 7:41:51 PM Ignore EZExit Report Abuse Hazelnut, I suspect that it is because they offer the most cost efficient high MPG vehicle, and people are starting to see the writing on the wall.
e3p0 Champion Author Columbus Posts:2,080 Points:562,580 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 7:41:38 PM Ignore e3p0 Report Abuse What has been interesting to me is how I have done my part to help the economy and Obama turns around and does something to make me regret it.
Hazelnut Champion Author Greensboro Posts:1,295 Points:653,860 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 7:21:28 PM Ignore Hazelnut Report Abuse It is interesting to see that Volkswagen Jetta is the only one who is operating in the green.
hwnguy Champion Author Honolulu Posts:1,897 Points:416,495 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 7:12:31 PM Ignore hwnguy Report Abuse only Ford doing well
Valricoslash All-Star Author Tampa Posts:680 Points:170,205 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 7:12:24 PM Ignore Valricoslash Report Abuse What is the point? It looks like auto sales a re down about 33 percent this year across the board. That means, there should be some good deals coming up soon.
Signfool Champion Author Omaha Posts:2,556 Points:494,960 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 7:11:43 PM Ignore Signfool Report Abuse I'm very surprised to see the Ford F - Series trucks at the top of the list.
WilW Champion Author Atlanta Posts:6,074 Points:1,478,605 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 7:06:45 PM Ignore WilW Report Abuse Looks like Ford is benefiting from American taxpayers appreciating the fact that the company is not bumming for a handout. Good for you, Ford Motor Company! [Edited by: WilW at 7/3/2009 8:07:29 PM EST]
Bussman Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,083 Points:307,895 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 7:02:26 PM Ignore Bussman Report Abuse Very interesting information.
netman044 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,361 Points:386,830 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:59:36 PM Ignore netman044 Report Abuse The list isn't that surprising except for the relatively small decline for Ford P.U. I would have thought that drop would have been more.
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:2,705 Points:525,000 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:58:45 PM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse Some of these figures on auto sales are not really a surprise! One thing which can be alternate these sales are the drop in prices so that autos can meat the needs people have today. I is not a surprise to see which autos are selling high when compared to autos that are advertised on news report for other resources. At least now, more are buying efficient autos!
BornToulouse Veteran Author Georgia Posts:411 Points:71,315 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:56:16 PM Ignore BornToulouse Report Abuse I do hope that my next new vehicle....is the electric Tesla.
Jojavo All-Star Author London Posts:593 Points:121,465 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:53:10 PM Ignore Jojavo Report Abuse I will not be buying anything for a long time...
Chiron All-Star Author Tucson Posts:602 Points:220,550 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:52:42 PM Ignore Chiron Report Abuse I still see a lot of Japanese cars on the list. Corolla, Accord, Camry, etc.
Roe2009 Rookie Author Missouri Posts:34 Points:2,710 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:51:08 PM Ignore Roe2009 Report Abuse not me
bbreff Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,799 Points:1,366,735 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:47:44 PM Ignore bbreff Report Abuse Who can afford to buy one, not me.
MissRita Champion Author Austin Posts:1,040 Points:423,790 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:46:25 PM Ignore MissRita Report Abuse I will stay with my Ford F-150
4warned Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,808 Points:970,860 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:45:10 PM Ignore 4warned Report Abuse Looks like people still like they there sport utilities, even though there smaller. Ford looks like there making a run at #1.
Bubba44612 Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,285 Points:639,530 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:43:22 PM Ignore Bubba44612 Report Abuse Right no jobs no car sales. No brainer!
twomikea Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:1,287 Points:309,680 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:40:25 PM Ignore twomikea Report Abuse has to do with pent-up demand and dealer deals
REBA1055 Sophomore Author Ohio Posts:200 Points:274,060 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:40:24 PM Ignore REBA1055 Report Abuse Well I see the ford fusion was in the green in sales for June 2009 better than some of the other cars sales. Maybe it is good after all but there still alot going on now and I myself am not going to do any big purchases right now.
BurntOrange Champion Author Austin Posts:1,157 Points:354,665 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:32:23 PM Ignore BurntOrange Report Abuse Interesting that small cars are down more than larger vehicles.
dollarwatcher Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:1,544 Points:275,825 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:31:29 PM Ignore dollarwatcher Report Abuse Wish I could afford to buy new, but....
Don1222 Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,542 Points:477,405 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:26:13 PM Ignore Don1222 Report Abuse Help the unemployment. Buy American, made in The United States.
SeerLV Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:2,165 Points:455,085 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:22:22 PM Ignore SeerLV Report Abuse Still slow sales . . not out of woods yet
winggnutt Champion Author Detroit Posts:6,332 Points:1,425,425 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:21:04 PM Ignore winggnutt Report Abuse my f-150 is still the only one I would own!
pliskin Champion Author Syracuse Posts:2,039 Points:702,185 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:20:43 PM Ignore pliskin Report Abuse Prices are still up there and banks are still not letting up on very much money for car loans.
Pozole Champion Author Portland Posts:2,420 Points:471,190 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:19:25 PM Ignore Pozole Report Abuse ...who can afford a new one right now ?...
96sc1 Champion Author El Paso Posts:4,288 Points:500,275 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:16:50 PM Ignore 96sc1 Report Abuse It comes as no surprise that Ford F-series pickups are what American buyers want most.
pigmanTX All-Star Author Dallas Posts:863 Points:294,000 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:11:36 PM Ignore pigmanTX Report Abuse 8 to 10 million cars per year is about right.
MidnightSun Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:2,274 Points:330,565 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:09:39 PM Ignore MidnightSun Report Abuse When I win megabucks, I'll have enough to buy 1 of the top 20! An interesting read, thanks for posting.
dhnbBUG Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,252 Points:515,350 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:04:54 PM Ignore dhnbBUG Report Abuse Good to know, but I'm not ready to follow the lemmings.
ccf_jeff Champion Author St. Louis Posts:8,230 Points:1,346,710 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 5:59:24 PM Ignore ccf_jeff Report Abuse If the above link doesn't work, try: http://online.wsj.com/mdc/public/page/2_3022-autosales.html