Fastest and Slowest Selling Models

The average number of days it took to sell a new car was 57.8, up from 56 in July.

That's far better than the 82 days it took in August 2009.

Honda's new CR-Z hybrid topped the Fastest Seller list, while the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback took a whopping 207 days to sell, making it a good pick for consumers looking for deals on slow-selling models.

Take a look at the following lists to see which cars may be offering the best deals and which ones you'll want to avoid unless you don't mind paying a premium.

Fastest Selling Models August 2010

1. 2011 Honda CR-Z: 5 days
2. 2011 Chevy Equinox: 6 days
3. 2011 Ford Fusion: 6 days
4. 2011 GMC Terrain: 6 days
5. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 7 days
6. 2011 Infiniti QX56: 8 days
7. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300: 8 days
8. 2011 Toyota Tacoma: 8 days
9. 2011 Audi A5 coupe: 9 days
10. 2011 Cadillac SRX: 9 days
11. 2011 Ford Escape: 9 days
12. 2011 VW Jetta SportWagen: 9 days

Slowest Selling Models August 2010

1. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback: 207 days
2. 2010 Scion xD: 189 days
3. 2010 Suzuki SX4 Sportback: 188 days
4. 2010 Ford Transit Connect: 161 days
5. 2010 Mazda RX-8: 152 days
6. 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid: 145 days
7. 2010 Lexus HS 250h: 129 days
8. 2010 Mazda MX-5: 117 days
9. 2010 Kia Optima: 107 days
10. 2010 Acura RL: 106 days