IRVINE, Calif. -

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported February 2009 sales of 16,401, down 30.4 percent versus last year (down 27.4 percent on a DSR basis), and year-to-date sales of 31,821, down 28.9 percent.

Leading the way for the month, MAZDA5 sales were up 11.7 percent over last year, selling 2,257 vehicles during the month of February.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) celebrated its best-ever February with sales of 1,784 vehicles, up seven percent versus last year. On a year-to-date basis, MMdM reported 3,717 total sales, accounting for a six percent increase versus last year. The MAZDA3 also had a record month with 1,020 vehicles sold. Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) reported February sales of 4,666 units, down 19.7 percent compared to February 2008.

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario; in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and in Puerto Rico by Mazda de Puerto Rico in San Juan.

 

Feb 09 stats:

Nissan -37.1%
Infiniti -36.8%
Honda -35.4%
Lexus -48%
BMW -34.7%
Toyota -37.3%
Ford -48%

(source: autochannel.com)

So when compared to the above, I think Mazda isn't doing too bad.

 

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/03/b...-year-edition/

Hyndai, Kia and Subaru saw gains. Well, H sold more per day, just were a day short.

 

Everybody is hurting , its just a grim time for the industry.