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Old 05-10-2011, 10:09 AM   #1
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Default VFacts September 2011

Commodore number 1 again

http://www.carsales.com.au/news/2011...les-lead-27061

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Old 05-10-2011, 10:18 AM   #2
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for lazy people

The Holden Commodore has regained the lead in the year-to-date sales race after swapping places with the Mazda3 small car six times in the past nine months.

According to preliminary figures obtained by Motoring.com.au, the Commodore looks set to hold on to its title as Australia’s favourite car for the 15th year in a row.

The Mazda3 small car had an unusually poor month, with sales dipping to 2700 units after two strong months above 4000, during the runout of an old model and the introduction of a new model.

Sales of the Holden Commodore, meanwhile, were relatively stable, posting about 3700 sales.

This means that the Commodore went from about 400 year-to-date sales behind the Mazda3 to about 600 sales year-to-date ahead of the Mazda3.

The only thing likely to take the shine off the Commodore’s strong September showing is the fact that the Toyota Corolla small car pipped it by about 50 sales for the month, according to the preliminary figures.

The Corolla bounced back after supply improved following the interruption to production caused by the Japanese tsunami in March.

But the Commodore is likely to cruise to victory for 2011 as the Mazda3 is the only real threat to its title, and the boss of Mazda Australia has stated publicly that he’s not going to discount the car “just to chase a number”.

The official VFACTS figures are due out at midday on Thursday.
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So
Commodore approx. 3,700

Mazda 2,700

Any intel on Falcon / Ute / Territory?
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Old 05-10-2011, 10:52 AM   #4
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preliminary figures i'll wait..

how does mazda drop 1300 sales in a month?
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Should see a Falcon and ute boost with EcoLPI
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preliminary figures i'll wait..

how does mazda drop 1300 sales in a month?
Supply probably
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preliminary figures i'll wait..

how does mazda drop 1300 sales in a month?
Lack of supply of the facelifted model?
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preliminary figures i'll wait..

how does mazda drop 1300 sales in a month?
Registrations.
Stock levels could be depleted due to strong sales in previous months,
high demand versions may not be available, buyers on waiting lists....

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Should see a Falcon and ute boost with EcoLPI
Fingers crossed, a healthy jump in numbers...

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And the boss of Mazda Australia has stated publicly that he’s not going to discount the car “just to chase a number”.
Never get a job at Holden with that attitude.........
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Old 05-10-2011, 12:55 PM   #10
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Screw that he should discount the car stick it to holden for the year then use that next year to jack up the price number 1 car sold in australia for 2011 mazda buy it now!
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Can we please lock this thread until sales numbers are released tomorrow
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Can we please lock this thread until sales numbers are released tomorrow
They'll be released today, soon. They always come out on the 3rd business day of each month.
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They'll be released today, soon. They always come out on the 3rd business day of each month.
Public holiday this week,

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Public holiday this week,
Not in Melbourne there wasn't.
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Not in Melbourne there wasn't.
Melbourne is not the rest of Australia...

Which means dealer figures from NSW are delayed for a day.....
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Melbourne is not the rest of Australia...

Which means dealer figures from NSW are delayed for a day.....
Almost everything is based in Melbourne. Holden and Ford headquarters are here. Ford and Toyota are built here, and Toyota's corporate headquarters are based here. So you've got the 3 biggest car companies based in this state, yet we have to observe some crappy NSW holiday? What does NSW contribute to the auto industry?
Also, you'll find that most importers are also based in VIC, such as Honda.
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Whats wrong with discussing preliminary figures anyway?
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One of these threads has been locked already....
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Old 05-10-2011, 03:43 PM   #19
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Almost everything is based in Melbourne. Holden and Ford headquarters are here. Ford and Toyota are built here, and Toyota's corporate headquarters are based here. So you've got the 3 biggest car companies based in this state, yet we have to observe some crappy NSW holiday? What does NSW contribute to the auto industry?
Also, you'll find that most importers are also based in VIC, such as Honda.
.All figures are released by FCAI, not manufacturers...



Lock the thread already...
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Old 05-10-2011, 03:58 PM   #20
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This is the second one to be closed.

When there are actual figures try again and keep it civil this time.
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