Explorer sales may hit a few bumps

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Sales of Ford Explorer SUV in May 2001 were down by 16.5% from May 2000, which several analysts attribute to several factors. The SUV market has grown from 37 models in 1997 to more than the 70 current models sold. Observers say Ford's compact Escape SUV may even be cutting into Explorer sales. Moreover, Bridgestone/Firestone has not relented from its criticism of the Explorer. The tiremaker has already asked federal regulators to investigate if the Explorer has an oversteer problem.

Retail sales, Ford Motor Co.

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GM reels breakout unit back in as sales hit bumps

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General Motor's Saturn brand in the United States has yet to earn a net profit with inventories of unsold cars piling up in 2003. Saturn sales for the year in November 2003 are down 2.6% compared with the same period in 2002.

Sales, profits & dividends, Market information - general, TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT, Labor Distribution by Employer, Statistics, General Motors Corp., GM, Transportation equipment industry, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Saturn (Automobile), Inventory data

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BMW will use Internet auction to roll out its new luxury SUV

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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG will launch its new X5 sport-utility vehicles via an auction over the Internet. The eight-day auction is the first time an automaker will use the Internet to introduce a new model. BMW will try to sell the new model for more than its base price of $49,970 to funnel more funds into the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The winner at the auction will receive the vehicle on Dec 1, 1999, and will also avail of additional prizes such as a visit to the BMW plant in Spartanburg, SC.

Product introduction, BMW AG

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