Chrysler Group reports 30 percent sales drop last month but improvement over dismal SeptemberNovember 3rd, 2009 Chrysler Group sales drop 30 percent in OctoberDETROIT — Chrysler Group LLC says its October sales fell 30 percent below the same month last year. But they improved from September when the U.S.
Strong demand for cars, crossovers lift Ford Oct. sales 3 pct; market share continues to riseNovember 3rd, 2009 Ford US auto sales rise 3 percent in OctoberDETROIT — Strong demand for cars and crossovers lifted Ford's U.S. sales 3 percent in October, a positive sign for automakers who are hoping a healthier economy will draw buyers back to showrooms.
Bajaj motorcycle sales grow 52 percent in OctoberNovember 2nd, 2009 MUMBAI - Leading two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto Monday said its motorcycle sales grew 52 percent in October to 249,681 units, as against the 163,850 units it sold in the corresponding month last year. Bajaj motorcycle sales grew 52 percent in October 2009 despite several supply constraints," said Bajaj Auto managing director Rajiv Bajaj in a statement.
Tata Motors sales up 34 percent in OctoberNovember 2nd, 2009 KOLKATA - Auto major Tata Motors registered sales of 53,404 units last month, a growth of 34 percent over the 39,729 vehicles sold in October 2008, a company statement said here Monday. Sales of the company's commercial and passenger vehicles include exports.
Union Pacific says 3Q profit fell 26 percent because of weak economy, but demand stabilizingOctober 22nd, 2009 Weak economy sends UP's 3Q profit down 26 percentOMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corp.
McDonald's third-quarter profit climb 6 percent, boosted by US Angus burger salesOctober 22nd, 2009 McDonald's sees profit climb 6 pctCHICAGO — McDonald's Corp. profit climbed almost 6 percent in the third quarter, as U.S.
McDonald's CEO: US performance may dip in October, blames economy strong year-ago resultsOctober 22nd, 2009 McDonald's: US performance may dip in Oct.CHICAGO — McDonald's Corp. CEO says the sales in U.S.
Auto Web site Edmunds says GM retail market share to hit 22.4 percent in OctoberOctober 16th, 2009 Edmunds: GM retail share to hit 22.4 pct in Oct.SANTA MONICA, Calif. — General Motors Co.'s retail market share will climb to 22.4 percent in October, helped by new product launches and surging ad spending, according to a preliminary analysis by Edmunds.com.
German industrial gas maker Linde's 2Q net profit slides 38 percent on lower salesAugust 3rd, 2009 Linde's Q2 net down 38 percentFRANKFURT — German industrial gas company Linde AG said Monday its net profit for the second quarter fell 38 percent, blaming one-time charges, a difficult market environment, and falling business volumes in the recession. The Munich-based company said its net profit in the April-June period fell to euro133 million ($189 million) from euro215 million in the second quarter 2008.
Africa helps SABMiller weather sharp fall in European beer salesJuly 31st, 2009 Africa helps SABMiller weather European beer dropLONDON — SABMiller PLC, the world's second-largest brewer, said Friday that it managed to withstand a sharp fall of 7 percent in second-quarter beer sales in Europe thanks to a strong performance in Africa and Asia. U.S. sales to retailers eased 0.8 percent but were boosted by better sales of craft and import brews.
Nestle India net up 33.8 percentJuly 30th, 2009 MUMBAI - Food products major Nestle India Thursday reported a 33.8 percent increase in net profit to Rs.162 crore for the quarter ended June 30 as compared to Rs.121 crore in the like period last fiscal. The total income surged 16.8 percent to Rs.1,218 crore from Rs.1,042 crore, the company said in a regulatory statement.
Survey: Most UK retailers say sales are falling this monthJuly 28th, 2009 UK retailers say sales dropping in JulyLONDON — Most U.K. retailers say that sales are declining in July, though grocery and shoe stores are bucking the trend with rising volumes, the Confederation of British Industry said Tuesday.
New home sales unexpectedly drop of 0.6 percent in May as demand for housing remains sluggishJune 24th, 2009 May new home sales dip 0.6 percentWASHINGTON — New U.S. home sales dipped slightly last month, in another sign that the housing market recovery is likely to be gradual and prolonged.
GM May sales drop 29 percent, but show improvement over April levelsJune 2nd, 2009 May Auto Sales: General MotorsDETROIT — General Motors Corp. said Tuesday that its May U.S.
Tata Motors net profit shrinks 50.7 percentMay 29th, 2009 MUMBAI - Auto major Tata motors Friday said its net profit for 2008-09 plummetted 50.7 percent because of "demand contraction". The company in a statement said its annual profit stood at Rs.1,001.26 crore, down from Rs.2,028.92 crore reported in 2007-08.
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