August 2011 Domestic Domestic Sales of Motor Vehicles

Shanghai Automotive's monthly sales in August increased by 14.46% year-on-year to 329,900 units. Shanghai Auto's sales data released recently showed that in August Shanghai Automotive Group's brand sales reached 327,924 units, an increase of 14.46% compared to the same period last year. From January to August, Shanghai Automotive Group sold a total of 2,602,249 vehicles, an increase of 11.27% year-on-year.

Among them, Shanghai Volkswagen's monthly sales in August were 95,235 units, an increase of 10.32% year-on-year; in the first eight months, a total of 749,254 units were sold, an increase of 20.71% year-on-year. Shanghai GM sold 102,620 vehicles in August, a year-on-year increase of 26.59%. In the first eight months, a total of 808,952 vehicles were sold, a year-on-year increase of 26.13%. Shanghai Automotive Passenger Vehicles Co., Ltd., which is responsible for its own brand production, sold 104,348 vehicles in the first eight months, a slight decrease of 1.58% year-on-year.

Universal (China)

Sales volume for single month in August increased by 13.4% year-on-year to 20.58 million sales figures released by GM (China) recently. In August, sales of General Motors and its joint ventures in China reached 205,885 units, an increase of 13.4% over the same period of last year. From January to August, GM (China) has accumulated sales of 1,652,693 vehicles in China, an increase of 5.4% year-on-year.

Among them, sales of Shanghai GM passenger vehicles increased by 21.7% year-on-year to 98,674 vehicles. With SAIC-GM-Wuling's new Baojun brand, sales of micro commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles in the domestic market increased by 8.2% year-on-year to 102,959 units. Both companies hit record sales in August. In addition, FAW-GM's other joint venture company in China, FAW GM, saw its sales decline in August, down 30.4% year-on-year to 3,506 vehicles.

The three major brands of General Motors achieved good results in China in August, in which Buick brand sales rose by 22.6% year-on-year to 56,026 units in August, setting a new record in August. Sales of the Buick Excelle family increased by 16.9% to 23,700 units; sales of the Hideo GT and XT surged 32.7% year-on-year to 11,303; sales of the premium sedan Buick LaCrosse and the new GL8, including the luxury MPV GL8, were comparable year-on-year respectively. The growth rate was 25.7% and 37.1%. The sales of the Chevrolet brand in China in August also hit historical highs in August, which was a year-on-year increase of 20.5% to 46,370 units. Among them, Cruze soared by 72.7% year-on-year to 19,910; Cadillac sold 2,531 vehicles in China in August, an increase of 55.8% over the same period of last year. The sporty luxury SUV Cadillac SRX is still the brand's most popular model, with sales of 1,772 units.

In August, Dongfeng Motor’s sales for the month decreased by 6.2% year-on-year, to 21,500 units. Dongfeng Motor’s sales data showed that in August, the total sales volume of Dongfeng Motor’s brands reached 21,500 units, which was 6.2% lower than the same period of last year. 1- In August, Dongfeng Automobile's cumulative sales reached 212,000, an increase of 10.15% over the same period last year.

Among them, Dongfeng Motor's light vehicles grew steadily in the first eight months with cumulative production and sales of 137,300 units and 133,200 units respectively, an increase of 4.73% and 1.21% year-on-year; cumulative production and sales of SUVs, MPVs, and pickup trucks have been 79,700 units since the beginning of the year. And 78,800 vehicles, an increase of 34.86% and 29.50%.

JAC's monthly sales in August increased by 15.01% year-on-year to 34,500 units. JAC's sales data showed that, in August, JAC had a total of 34,500 vehicles and chassis sold, an increase of 15.01% over the same period last year; 1- In August, the cumulative sales volume of JAC's cars and chassis was 336,700, a year-on-year increase of 10.85%, an increase slightly higher than the cumulative data for January-July.

The rapid growth of JAC's sales in August was mainly due to the growth of its auto exports. In August, JAC exported 81.72 million vehicles, a 2.79-fold increase year-on-year; from January to August, it exported a total of 53,900 vehicles, a 2.77-fold increase year-on-year. From the point of view of products, the production and sales of MPVs, SRVs, and light trucks for speech vehicles. The volume is still in decline compared to the same period of last year, while sales of cars in August increased by 80.55% year-on-year, and sales of trucks in August increased by 49.31% year-on-year.

Jiangling Motors’ single-month sales in August decreased by 6.9% year-on-year to 14.5 million Jiangling Motors. The sales data released recently showed that in August, Jiangling Motors sold 14,500 vehicles, which was 6.9% lower than the same period of last year. From January to August, Jiangling Motors sold a total of 133,800 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 14.31%.

Toyota (China)

Sales volume for single month in August increased by 14.9% year-on-year to 89,000 units. Toyota (China) announced sales figures recently. In August, sales of Toyota Motor brand in China reached 89,000 units, an increase of 14.9% from the same period last year. From January to August, Toyota Motor’s cumulative sales in China reached 526,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 4%.

Mazda (China)

Monthly sales in August fell by 11% year-on-year to 17,500 units. Mazda (China) announced sales figures recently. In August, the Mazda brand sold 17,497 vehicles in China, a decrease of 11% compared to the same period last year. From January to August, Mazda's cumulative sales in China reached 136,465 vehicles, a decrease of 5% year-on-year.

From the sales of Mazda's two sales networks in China from January to August, FAW-Mazda achieved a total sales of 88,316 vehicles, a year-on-year decrease of 5%; Changan Mazda sold 48,149 vehicles, a year-on-year decrease of 6%.

Mercedes-Benz (China)

Sales volume in the month of August increased by 3.2% year-on-year to 13,800 units. Mercedes-Benz (China) announced sales figures recently. In August, Mercedes-Benz brand sales in China reached 13,812 units, an increase of 3.2% over the same period last year. From January to August, the cumulative sales of the Mercedes-Benz brand in China reached 120,200, an increase of 35.8% year-on-year.

It is understood that Mercedes-Benz’s growth in China in the first eight months could reach 35.8%, mostly contributed by the contrarian growth in the first few months. In July, Mercedes-Benz sold a total of 14,500 vehicles in China, a year-on-year increase, and only slightly increased by 3.2% in August. Compared with the 50% increase in previous months, there has been a significant slowdown.

Audi (China)

Sales volume for single month in August increased by 26% year-on-year to 27,800 units. Audi (China) announced sales figures recently. In August, Audi brand sales in China reached 27,858 units, an increase of 26% over the same period of last year.

In terms of domestic models, monthly sales of the Audi A6L, A4L, and Q5 have increased. In August, a total of 22,851 vehicles were sold, an increase of 21% year-on-year. Among them, Audi Q5 reached a record high with 5,223 units of sales, and Audi A4L sales reached 8,106 units. Audi A6L achieved sales of 9,522 vehicles in August.

In terms of imported models, Audi's imported vehicles sold a total of 5,007 vehicles in August, an increase of 56% year-on-year. Among them, the top flagship model A8L sold a total of 1,449 vehicles. Sales of the Audi Q7 SUV model reached 1,671 units. Accumulated sales for the first eight months increased by 46% year-on-year.

Ford (China)

Sales volume for single month in August decreased by 7% year-on-year to 34,900 units. Ford (China) announced sales figures recently. In August, Ford sold 34,916 vehicles in China, a decrease of 7% from the same period last year. From January to August, Ford sold 341,746 vehicles in China, an increase of 11% year-on-year.

Among them, Ford Motor Co., a joint venture company of passenger vehicles in China, sold 25,528 vehicles in August. The cumulative sales volume for the first 8 months was 205,855 units, an increase of 7% year-on-year. Former commercial vehicle joint venture company Jiangling Motors Co., Ltd. sold 14,497 vehicles in August.