07.02.08
Posted in Current "New" Specials, General Honda Info, News / Reviews Links, Current "Used" Specials, News & Quotes.. at 9:16 am by Administrator
From TOV:
American Honda Reports Record Sales in June
Date: July 01, 2008 13:21
Submitted by: Jeff
Source: Honda Press Release
07/01/2008 - TORRANCE, Calif. -
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced total June sales of 142,539, up 13.8 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis(1), setting a new record for the month. Reflecting a shifting automotive marketplace, total car sales set a new June record for the first time since 1990 at 97,639, up 34.2 percent versus last year. Year-to-date American Honda sales are up 4.8 percent to 798,358.
“Staying true to our core values is allowing Honda to weather the storm of rising gas prices and help consumers find shelter in our products,” said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. “Our factories are doing everything they can to produce the fuel-efficient models consumers are desperately in need of.”
Honda Division sales rose 17.9 percent over last year to a new June record of 130,083, driven by record car sales which increased 41.4 percent to 89,947. The fuel-efficient Fit posted its best month ever with sales of 10,003, up 100.5 percent, while Civic hit a new June record, up 23.1 percent to 39,967, and Accord rose 54.5 percent to 39,704. Honda Division light-truck sales of 40,136 reflect a decrease of 14.2 percent. Honda Division sales are up 7.4 percent to 720,444, year-to-date.
Acura Division sales totaled 12,456. Sales of the completely redesigned 2009 TSX sports sedan increased 27.5 percent and set a new June record of 3,869.
(1) All percentages in this release reflect the daily selling rate as calculated with 24 days for June 2008, versus 27 for 2007. Year to date, the daily selling rate is calculated with 153 days for 2008, versus 154 for 2007.
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06.04.08
Posted in General Honda Info, News / Reviews Links, News & Quotes.. at 5:04 pm by Administrator
All-Time Record Civic Sales Top 53,000 in May as American Honda Reports Best Month Ever
Date: June 03, 2008 19:47
Submitted by: Jeff (www.vtec.net)
Source: Honda Press Release
Credibility Rating: Not SpecifiedJune 03, 2008 19:47 Jeff (www.vtec.net) Honda Press Release Not Specified
June 03, 2008 19:47 Jeff (www.vtec.net) Honda Press Release Not SpecifiedHonda Civic, Fit and Acura TSX break all-time records
06/03/2008 - TORRANCE, Calif. -
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., May sales of 167,997, up 11.3 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis(1), shattered the company’s all-time sales record for any month as Civic sales reached 53,299, up 28.3 percent versus last May and surpassing the previous monthly record for any car in the lineup.
New all-time records set in May included (previous record in parentheses):
American Honda total vehicle sales of 167,997 (August 2007:158,342)
American Honda total car sales of 114,796 (August 2002: 95,686)
Honda Division total vehicle sales of 153,104 (August 2007: 141,906)
Honda Division total car sales of 105,548 (August 2003: 84,390)
Honda Civic Sales of 53,299 (May 2007: 39,993)
Honda Civic Hybrid sales of 4,676 (May 2007: 4,520)
Honda Fit sales of 8,205 (March 2008: 6,835)
Acura TSX sales of 4,564 (April 2006: 3,911)
“The dramatic increase in car sales appears to be one of the most profound shifts in automotive buying patterns in more than a decade,” said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. “Record sales of the Honda Civic clearly demonstrate an accelerated trend toward fuel efficiency.”
Honda Division sales of 153,104 increased 13.9 percent for the month as total car sales reached 105,548, up 30.7 percent. The Honda Civic, with sales of 53,299, set a new monthly sales record for any model in the Honda lineup, surpassing the previous record of 49,098 set in August 2003 by the Accord.
May 2008 Accord sales of 43,728, up 31.9 percent versus last year, set a new May record, surpassing the previous high of 43,589 set in May 2004. The CR-V set a new May mark of 19,959, exceeding the previous record of 19,513 set in 2007. Honda Division reported truck sales of 47,556, a decrease of 11.4 percent. Year-to-date Honda Division sales are up 5.4 percent to 590,361.
Acura Division sales totaled 14,893. Sales of the completely redesigned 2009 TSX sports sedan increased 53.7 percent and set a new all-time record of 4,564, exceeding the previous record of 3,911 set in April 2006.
American Honda reported May truck sales of 53,201, a decrease of 12.1 percent. Year-to-date American Honda sales increased 3.1 percent to 655,819.
(1) All percentages in this release reflect the daily selling rate as calculated with 27 days for May 2008, versus 26 for 2007. Year to date, the daily selling rate is calculated with 129 days for 2008, versus 127 for 2007.
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05.31.08
Posted in Gunn Honda Reviews (Customers), Current "New" Specials, News / Reviews Links, Current "Used" Specials at 8:05 pm by Administrator
I just wanted to say thank you to all of my past, present and Future Customers….and a BIG Thank you to everyone who helped make May a Record month for both New and Used Cars sold here at Gunn Honda…
We exceeded our Goal of 500 New and 170 Used cars sold…and I think this is just the Begining!
I look forward to Breaking new records throughout this and future years…but without great customers like you that we are blessed to have walk through our doors…it would have not - and will not ever happen!
With all our thanks,
Chris Bond and the Whole Gunn Honda Team!
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05.29.08
Posted in Gunn Honda Reviews (Customers), News / Reviews Links at 4:22 pm by Administrator
Mr. Hale,
I want to take a moment to write to you about my recent buying experience at Gunn Honda. I started my experience with Chris Bond a year ago through email. I was inquiring about the Honda Odyssey. Chris was very patient and helpful addressing all of my questions. I contacted Chris again on May 16th and the prices that were offered to me were great. I was previously shopping at Toyota and another Honda dealership (Where I walked out). I came into the store the Friday before memorial day so it was busy but Chris paired me with Justin Rogers. Justin did a great job and gave us all the WOW experience . He was very patient with my two small children and went above and beyond making all of us feel comfortable. Some things that I loved about the dealership are the following: Kid’s play area, covered area over cars, service dept being air conditioned, customer service, no buying pressure, etc.
I will refer all my business over to Gunn Honda and appreciate the buying experience.
Thank you,
J.T. III, Vice President
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04.17.08
Posted in General Honda Info, News / Reviews Links, News & Quotes.. at 11:10 am by Administrator
For those of you who have been waiting…the 09 Pilot Official Specs and Pics have been released as of the 15th of April.
Link over to the vtec site to see all there is to see!
Link to Post:
http://vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=755269
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03.03.08
Posted in News / Reviews Links at 1:46 pm by Administrator
Just wanted to post up the link to this article from Consumer Reports that states what many of us have known for a long time.
Check it out, and comment here if you would like!
Link to Article: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/buying-advice/which-companies-make-the-best-cars/overview/0407_best_cars.htm
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01.05.08
Posted in News / Reviews Links, News & Quotes.. at 1:29 pm by Administrator
| American Honda Posts 11th Consecutive Year of Record Sales in 2007 |
Date: January 03, 2008 18:54
Submitted by: RyanDL
Source: Honda Press Release
01/03/2008 - TORRANCE, Calif. - American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced record sales results for the 11th consecutive year. Sales from both Honda and Acura Divisions totaled 1,551,542 and pushed American Honda annual sales up 2.5 percent, based on the daily selling rate*. The results also mark the company’s 14th consecutive year-over-year sales increase. American Honda’s December sales totaled 131,792 vehicles, a slight increase versus December, 2006.
2007 American Honda sales highlights:
- Record total vehicle sales of 1,551,542 (up 2.5 percent)
- 11th consecutive yearly sales record
- 14th consecutive year-over-year sales increase
- Record light-truck sales of 669,327 (up 0.3 percent), representing 43 percent of total vehicle sales
Individual vehicle sales records for Honda CR-V, Fit, Civic Hybrid and Acura RDX
“This was definitely a challenging year to be in the car business, and 2008 isn’t likely to be a piece of cake,” said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. “Honda continues to benefit from its position as the most fuel-efficient car company in America**, and we have some great new products coming in the new year that will keep our momentum going.”
Honda Division posted its 14th consecutive year-over-year sales increase, up 4.5 percent in 2007 to 1,371,438 vehicles. Annual Accord sales increased 10.3 percent to 392,231. CR-V annual sales of 219,160 increased 28.5 percent and set a fourth consecutive yearly record. Fit sales of 56,432 increased 101.4 percent. Civic Hybrid sales set an annual record for the sixth consecutive year with an increase of 3.9 percent to 32,575. Setting December monthly sales records were the CR-V, with sales of 18,659, up 7.6 percent; Civic with sales of 27,190, up 15.2 percent; Civic Hybrid, with sales of 3,223, up 33.8 percent; and Fit, with sales of 5,118, up 129.3 percent.
“The all-new Accord is off to a smoking start, and three Honda models set all-time records for 2007,” said Colliver. “Offering fuel efficiency and value along with a fun driving experience continues to be a recipe for success.”
2007 Honda Division sales highlights:
- 12th consecutive record Honda Division sales of 1,371,438 (up 4.5 percent)
- 14th consecutive year-over-year sales increase
- Record full-year sales of CR-V, Fit and Civic Hybrid
- Accord sales increased 10.3 percent for the year, to 392,231 units
2007 Acura total year end sales reached 180,104 vehicles, and for a second consecutive year, Acura light trucks posted record year-end sales, eclipsing 2006 by 29.1 percent. December sales of all Acura models rose dramatically over November with TL recording 5,988 sales, MDX posting 5,906 sales, TSX logging 2,838 vehicles and RDX posting 2,263 units for the month.
*The daily selling rate is calculated with 307 days for 2007, versus 306 for 2006. Both December, 2006 and 2007 included 26 selling days.
**Based on model year 2006 CAFE average fuel economy ratings and weighted sales for passenger-car and light truck fleets sold in the U.S. by major manufacturers.
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Link to Post: http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=730552
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01.03.08
Posted in News / Reviews Links at 7:18 pm by Administrator
Sean M. Wood
Express-News Business Writer
Sean Gunn has been named chief executive officer and vice chairman of Gunn Automotive Group.
Gunn, 34, succeeds his father, Curtis Gunn Jr., in leading the 52-year-old dealership group.
“We’ve been in the market for a long time, and I’m looking forward to the opportunities,” Sean Gunn said.
He took over as CEO on Nov. 27. His father, 71, will remain as chairman and will focus on long-term strategy for the eight dealerships.
“After 40 years in the car business, my dad would like to take a lesser role,” Gunn said.
Curtis Gunn Jr.’s father, C.C. Gunn, founded the business in 1955, and Curtis Gunn Jr. took over more than a decade ago. Curtis Gunn Jr. said he is most proud of the one-price policy, which eliminates haggling, that he instituted soon after taking over.
“It was a pretty traumatic event for the company and the employees,” he said. “The company lost a lot of money when we were doing it. But I’m glad we did it.”
Nearly two years ago, he also turned ownership of the dealerships over to the employees.
Sean Gunn said he plans to continue to run the dealerships with those philosophies.
He has worked in business for more than 10 years, doing nearly everything at the dealerships short of working on cars.
“I was a service adviser; I worked in the parts department; I worked the counter in the parts department,” he said. “I got to do some sweeping of floors in the parts department.”
For the past year, Sean Gunn was vice president of fixed operations, focusing on the service and parts department. He also has served as general manager for Gunn’s Honda, Acura and Dodge dealerships.
Gunn sells Dodge and General Motors vehicles from the Gunn Autopark on the city’s Northeast Side.
Gunn also sells Honda, Acura, Nissan and Infiniti in four other locations, all north of Loop 410.
Link to post: http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/stories/MYSA120407.01E.gunn.1d2242c.html
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