It marked the fifth consecutive month that U.S. sales topped the 10,000 mark. MMNA last sold 10,000-plus vehicles for five months in a row nearly two years ago, during May-August 2004. MMNA President & CEO Hiroshi Harunari said, "We are very pleased to show sales increases in a month that was very challenging for our industry as a whole. We are confident we will continue this momentum, and accomplish even better results with the launch of our exciting all-new Outlander in the fall." July sales highlights: * Eclipse sales were 2,657 up 14.0% from July 2005 volume. Calendar-year-to-date Eclipse volume was up 55.8% from last year's CYTD volume. * Eclipse Spyder convertible sales were up 102% from July 2005 and are up 44% for the calendar year. * Lancer sales were up 53% over last July's volume. * Lancer Evolution sales were up 58% over last July's volume Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States. Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 540 dealers. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com. Source: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |