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O.C. automakers see sales gains last month
Hyundai, Kia and Mazda all reported increases, compared to the same time last year.
By Kristen SchottPublished: March 03, 2010 09:40 AM
Courtesy of Hyundai Motor AmericaLocal automakers are reporting their February sales results, and it's no surprise that Fountain Valley-based Hyundai and Irvine-based Kia continue to lead the numbers. Hyundai saw its 14th consecutive month of year-over-year retail market share gains, with an 11 percent uptick, compared to February 2009. And Kia is reporting record February sales. The company sold about 24,052 cars, which is a 9 percent increase, compared to February of last year. It's 2.3 percent higher than the previous February sales record set in 2007. Mazda also saw a 4 percent increase in the period – its fourth straight month of gains. All three automakers saw a jump in numbers between January and February, as well.
But Cypress' Mitsubishi and Brea-based Suzuki are still reporting declines.
Here's a breakdown of the rest of the numbers:
Fountain Valley-based Hyundai Motor America
February sales: 34,004
February 2009 sales: 30,621
Increase: 11 percent
January 2010 sales: 30,503
Increase over January 2010: 11 percent
Irvine-based Kia Motors America
February sales: 24,052
February 2009 sales: 22,073
Increase: 9 percent
January 2010 sales: 22,123
Increase over January 2010: 8.7 percent
Irvine-based Mazda North American Operations
February sales: 17,054
February 2009 sales: 16,401
Increase: 4 percent
January 2010 sales: 15,694
Increase over January 2010: 8.6 percent
Cypress-based Mitsubishi Motors North America
February sales: 4,019
February 2009 sales: 4,484
Decrease: 10.4 percent
January 2010 sales: 4,170
Decrease over January 2010: 3.6 percent
Brea-based American Suzuki Motor Corp.
February sales: 1,375
February 2009 sales: 3,499
Decrease: 61 percent
January 2010 sales: 2,040
Decrease over January 2010: 32.6 percent
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Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America But Cypress' Mitsubishi and Brea-based Suzuki are still reporting declines. Here's a breakdown of the rest of the numbers: Fountain Valley-based Hyundai Motor America February sales: 34,004 February 2009 sales: 30,621 Increase: 11 percent January 2010 sales: 30,503 Increase over January 2010: 11 percent Irvine-based Kia Motors America February sales: 24,052 February 2009 sales: 22,073 Increase: 9 percent January 2010 sales: 22,123 Increase over January 2010: 8.7 percent Irvine-based Mazda North American Operations February sales: 17,054 February 2009 sales: 16,401 Increase: 4 percent January 2010 sales: 15,694 Increase over January 2010: 8.6 percent Cypress-based Mitsubishi Motors North America February sales: 4,019 February 2009 sales: 4,484 Decrease: 10.4 percent January 2010 sales: 4,170 Decrease over January 2010: 3.6 percent Brea-based American Suzuki Motor Corp. February sales: 1,375 February 2009 sales: 3,499 Decrease: 61 percent January 2010 sales: 2,040 Decrease over January 2010: 32.6 percent Related headlines Irvine's Fisker offers inside look at Karma sedan Tesla Motors may open dealership in Newport Beach Irvine's BlueFire seeks $250 million in federal funding New bill could generate 6,000 local transportation jobs |
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