Auto sales up 14 percent in first half this fiscalOctober 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Total automobile sales increased 14.51 percent between April and September this fiscal over that in the corresponding period last fiscal, as per data released by an industry body Tuesday. Sales of passenger vehicles grew 13.46 percent in the period under review, but that of commercial vehicles slid 0.52 percent, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
Sales of ag equipment remain steady, but drops coming in farmer income could drag them downSeptember 2nd, 2009 Ag equipment sales steady, but tougher times aheadDECATUR, Ill. — More farmers are looking than buying this week at the annual Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill.
AP Source: Chrysler Aug. sales down 15 percent on shortages of some fuel-efficient modelsSeptember 1st, 2009 AP Source: Chrysler sales fall 15 percent in Aug.NEW YORK — A person familiar with the matter says Chrysler Group LLC posted a 15 percent drop in U.S. sales in August due to shortages of some smaller vehicles.
L'Oreal first half sales up 1.4 percent as company sees gradual improvement in 2nd halfJuly 30th, 2009 L'Oreal 1H sales up 1.4 percentPARIS — French cosmetics company L'Oreal said Thursday its sales rose slightly in the first half thanks to its consumer products division and forecast a gradual improvement over the rest of the year. The Paris-based maker of Maybelline mascara and Lancome fragrances posted sales of euro8.8 billion ($12.37 billion), up 1.4 percent from a year earlier.
Honda reports plunging profit, but raises forecast as it holds up better than rivalsJuly 29th, 2009 Honda reports plunging profit but raises forecastTOKYO — Honda reported a 96 percent drop in first quarter profit to 7.5 billion yen ($79.8 million), the automaker's first earnings drop in four years, but raised its full-year forecast. Honda Motor Co.
UK Q2 GDP down 0.8 percent, following 2.4 percent drop in 1QJuly 24th, 2009 UK Q2 GDP down 0.8 percentLONDON — Official data shows Britain's economy shrank by 0.8 percent in the second quarter, the fifth straight quarterly decline and worse than analyst forecasts of a drop of 0.3 percent. The figure released Friday is a marked improvement over the 2.4 percent decline in the first quarter but confirms that the economy is still in recession.
Singapore's exports drop 11 percent in June from year earlier, show little sign of improvementJuly 17th, 2009 Singapore exports drop, show little improvementSINGAPORE — The slump in Singapore's non-oil exports eased only slightly in June, suggesting the city-state's economy still faces a tough battle after emerging from recession in the second quarter. Exports fell 11 percent in June from the same month of 2008 to 11.4 billion Singapore dollars ($7.9 billion) following a 12 percent drop in May, according to Trade and Industry Ministry figures released Friday.
Mitsubishi North America sales drop nearly 42 percent in JuneJuly 1st, 2009 Mitsubishi North America sales drop in JuneCYPRESS, Calif. — Mitsubishi Motors North America said Wednesday its sales dropped 41.7 percent in June compared with the same month a year ago, although sales fell at a slower pace than in the previous month.
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.
Singapore's exports drop 12 percent in May from year ago, but show signs of improvementJune 17th, 2009 Singapore exports drop again, but show improvementSINGAPORE — The slump in Singapore's non-oil exports eased in May, suggesting the most important sector of the city-state's economy is stabilizing. Exports fell 12 percent in May from the same month of 2008 to 10.9 billion Singapore dollars ($7.5 billion) following a 19 percent drop in April, according to Trade and Industry Ministry figures released Wednesday.
Car sales up four percent in AprilMay 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Domestic car sales grew 4.2 percent in April to 102,899 units from 98,752 units the corresponding month the previous year, a leading industry body said Monday. Two-wheeler sales rose 13.71 percent to 700,995 units in April, compared to 616,468 vehicles sold the same month in 2008, industry figures released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) showed.
Mahindra sales up 16.6 percentMay 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd has posted a 16.6 percent increase in its domestic sales last month at 22,617 vehicles as against 18,447 units in April 2008. The company's core utility vehicle (UV) segment has posted 36.03 percent jump in sales, Mahindra said in a statement Friday.
TVS Motor sales up 3 percent in AprilMay 1st, 2009 CHENNAI - TVS Motor Co Friday said it sold 113,119 two-wheelers last month, 3 percent up from 109,972 units it sold in April 2008. As the company's moped sales went up to 41,065 units last month from 32,701 units a year ago, motorcycle and scooter sales reported marginal drop.
Maruti sales jump 15 percent in AprilMay 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The country's largest passenger car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Ltd Friday reported 15 percent growth in its sales, at 71,748 units sold in April as compared to 62,336 units in the corresponding period previous year. 'This is the fourth consecutive month of sales crossing the 70,000 units mark,' a company statement said.
Ford says April sales fall 32 percent, gains retail market share on sales of FusionMay 1st, 2009 Ford April sales off 32 pct, gains market shareDETROIT — Record sales of its fuel-efficient Fusion helped Ford grab a bigger slice of the U.S. car market in April, even as its overall sales dropped 32 percent.
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