The economy must be getting better. Besides, a lot of people are paying cash for clunkers!
“Beyond the tangible economic stimulus, the positive environmental benefits of the CARS program is clear to see,” said TMS President Jim Lentz.
Lexus Division
Lexus passenger cars reported July sales of 9,904 units, a decrease of
25.1 percent from July 2008.
Passenger car sales were led by the ES entry luxury sedan with July sales of 4,393 units. The IS entry luxury sport sedan posted combined sales of 4,029 units. The LS flagship luxury sedan recorded combined sales of 874 units. The GS luxury sport sedan reported combined July sales of 551 units.
Lexus Division light trucks recorded July sales of 8,613 units, down
3.9 percent from the year-ago month. Lexus sales were led by the RX and RX Hybrid luxury utility vehicle, which posted combined July sales of 7,811 units, up 10.0 percent over last July.