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April 2011 Sale Figures General Motors - 232,538- Up 27% Ford Motor Company - 189,778 - Up 16% Toyota Motors - 159,540 - Down 2.4% American Honda - 124,799 - Up 5.7% Chrysler Group - 117,225 - Up 22% Nissan North America - 71,526 - Up 12% Hyundai Motor America - 61,754 - Up 40% Kia Motors NA - 47,074 - Up 42.3% Volkswagen Group of America - 28,542 - Up 23% BMW Group - 25,247 - 19.6% Subaru of America - 24,762 - Up 6.74% Mazda NA - 20,638 - Up 9.0% Mercedes-Benz USA - 19,157 - Up 5.1% Audi of America - 10,018 - Up 7.5% Mitsubishi Motors NA - 8,081 - Up 106% Jaguar/Land Rover - 4,231 - Up 16% Porsche Cars North Americ…
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Audi reports best-ever April U.S. sales • April 2011 sales of 10,018 rose 7.5% from a year earlier; sets fourth consecutive monthly sales record in the U.S. • Strong debut for the 2012 Audi A7, high demand for Audi A8 flagship sedan • Audi Certified Pre-Owned sales of 3,609 vehicles marks the best month in history Audi today added to its 2011 momentum story with record-setting April U.S. sales of 10,018 luxury vehicles. Sales for the most recent month surpassed the prior April record set in 2010 of 9,319 vehicles, or 7.5 percent. Through the first four months of 2011, Audi sales increased 15.6% to 35,401 vehicles. The record April 2011 results follow the…
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BMW Group U.S. Reports April 2011 Sales BMW SAV sales lead the way, up 65% MINI rockets forward, sales up 67.7% - Best Month Ever Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 3, 2011… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported April sales of 25,247 vehicles, an increase of 19.6 percent from the 21,111 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group is up 18.4% on sales of 90,204 in the first four months of 2011 compared to 76,162 in the same period in 2010. BMW Brand Sales Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 8.9% in April for a total of 18,801 compared to 17,268 vehicles sold in April, 2010. Year-to-date, th…
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Chrysler Group LLC Reports April 2011 U.S. Sales Increased 22 Percent Best April sales since 2008 Retail sales up 37 percent in April, compared with same month a year ago April marks the 13th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Best mid-size sedan sales since March 2008 All Jeep® brand models post April sales increases, led by the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, whose sales were up 189 percent versus a year ago Jeep Grand Cherokee wins Northwest Automotive Press Association’s (NWAPA) Northwest Sport Utility Vehicle of the Year competition Jeep brand introduces the most powerful Jeep vehicle ever – the all-new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8® at New York …
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Ford U.S. April Sales Up As Gas Prices Rise, Fuel-Efficient Products Help Grow Ford Sales Across the Board Ford’s April sales totaled 189,778, up 16 percent versus a year ago Cars up 26 percent, utilities up 11 percent, and trucks up 11 percent Ford brand sales up 25 percent Fiesta sales eclipse 9,000 for second month in a row Fusion and Escape set April sales records Explorer sales up 138 percent F-Series sales up 11 percent; new V6 accounts for 50 percent of 2011 F-150 retail sales Lincoln MKZ up 40 percent and MKX up 16 percent DEARBORN, Mich., May 3, 2011 – Consumer demand for Ford’s fuel-efficient vehicles continues to grow, with April sales increasing 16 perc…
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Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Propel General Motors April U.S. Sales Increase of 27 Percent Chevrolet Cruze posts best month since launch with 25,160 total sales GMC Terrain, Chevrolet Equinox set April sales records Retail sales rose 25 percent for April; up 35 percent year to date Incentives decline more than 10 percent while retail sales rise 4 percent from March DETROIT – General Motors dealers in the United States reported 232,538 total sales in April, a 27-percent increase versus April a year ago. Solid gains by GM's lineup of fuel-efficient passenger cars and crossovers powered the gains, led by the best sales month for the Chevrole…
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American Honda Reports April Sales Increase of 5.7 Percent Honda Division sales rise 5.9 percent on record CR-V, Fit and Insight sales 05/03/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted April sales of 124,799, an increase of 5.7 percent based on the daily selling rate* compared to April 2010 results of 113,697, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales of 432,777 represent an increase of 14.6 percent based on the daily selling rate*. Record-breaking April sales of the CR-V, Fit and Insight pushed April sales of the Honda Division monthly sales to 113,195, an increase of 5.9 percent versu…
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HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA REPORTS ITS BEST APRIL EVER AND SECOND-BEST ALL-TIME MONTH Retail market share expected to hit a record 5.7 percent • Elantra and Sonata each top 20,000 monthly sales – a company first • Hyundai achieves best-ever 36.2 mpg corporate average fuel economy FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 05/03/2011 Hyundai Motor America today announced all-time record April sales of 61,754 units, up 40 percent compared with the same record-breaking period last year. For the year, total sales are up 31 percent, with retail volume rising 40 percent. Sales to fleet accounts are down 45 percent for the year with fleet representing 13 percent of the …
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JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR APRIL Jaguar brand increases 39 percent for April • Land Rover brand increases 8 percent for April • Range Rover and Jaguar XJ model drives sales growth • Jaguar Land Rover North America up 16 percent for April MAY 3, 2011 MAHWAH, NJ – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported April U.S. sales: Land Rover sales were 2,982 units, up 8 percent from 2,749 in April 2010; Jaguar sales were 1,249 units, up 39 percent from 896 in April 2010. Jaguar Land Rover North America April U.S. sales for both brands total 4,231 units, up 16 percent from 3,645 in April 2010. For 2011, year-to-date, Jaguar Land Rover North America sal…
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Kia Achieves Best-Ever Sales Mark for Second Consecutive Month; Annual Sales Up 42.3 Percent IRVINE, Calif., May 3, 2011 - Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced all-time record monthly sales of 47,074, a 56.7-percent increase from April 2010, and a 6.6-percent increase over the previous record set last month. Consumer demand for the all-new 2011 Optima midsize sedan continues to increase while sales of the Soul eclipsed the 10,000 unit mark for the second consecutive month. The Sorento was Kia's best-selling vehicle for the 16th consecutive month and posted its best-ever sales of more than 12,000 units. "More and more car shoppers are being drawn…
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MAZDA REPORTS INCREASED SALES FOR APRIL CX-7 and CX-9 Crossover SUVs Record Best-Ever April - IRVINE, Calif. (May 3, 2011) - Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported April 2011 sales of 20,638 vehicles, an increase of 9.0 percent versus April of 2010. Through the first four months of the year, Mazda's sales are up 13.8 percent, with 85,197 vehicles sold. Mazda's crossover SUVs led the way with the ever-popular CX-7 and CX-9 posting best-ever April sales. CX-7 recorded sales of 2,873 vehicles, up 28.4 percent over April 2010, while CX-9 sales also were up 23.9 percent with 2,750 vehicles sold. Mazda6 posted an increase of 3.8 percent with sale…
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Mercedes Benz Reports April Sales of 19,157 Sales Up 5.1% for the Month and 9.2 % Year-to-Date May 03, 2011 - MONTVALE, N.J. Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported April sales of 19,157 vehicles, a 5.1 % improvement over April 2010, and the best April on record since April 2008. On a year-to-date basis, the 75,152 vehicles sold represent a 9.2% increase. The highest volume performers for the month were the E- and C-Class model lines. The 9th generation E-Class led the pack with sales of 5,342, up 17.9% over April 2010. The sporty C-Class - the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers -continued its strong momentum…
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Mitsubishi Doubles April Sales; Up More Than 60 % Year-To-Date Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported April 2011 sales of 8,081 units, an increase of 106 percent compared to April 2010. It was Mitsubishi's largest month of sales in two-and-a-half years (August 2008) and the eighth consecutive month that the company has achieved a year-over-year sales increase. "We're particularly pleased that we're showing increases month after month. Sustained progress is very important," said MMNA President & CEO Yoichi Yokozawa. "We will launch a new advertising campaign for Outlander and Outlander Sport this month to increase this tremendous momentum." …
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NISSAN NORTH AMERICA REPORTS APRIL SALES INCREASE OF 12.2% Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported April U.S. sales of 71,526 units versus 63,769 units a year earlier, an increase of 12.2 percent. Nissan Division sales were up 14.5 percent for the month at 64,765 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased 6.2 percent from the prior year, to 6,761 units. For 2011, NNA sales have increased 22.2 percent to 356,884 units. Nissan Division deliveries are up 23.4 percent to 322,287. Infiniti sales have increased 11.9 percent to 34,597 units. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan vehicles posted April sales of 64,765 units, an increase of 14.5 percent over 56,558 unit…
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Best Sales Month Since March 2007 - Year-to-date sales up 46% ATLANTA, May 3, 2011—Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced April sales in the U.S. of 3,172 vehicles compared to the same period last year when it sold 1,747, an increase of 82 percent. April’s results represent the German sports car maker’s best April since 2006 and best sales month since March 2007. So far in 2011, the company’s sales are 10,179 vehicles, compared to the same four month period last year when they were 6,969, which represents a 46 pe…
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-Legacy Sedan, Outback and Impreza Set Records, Too- CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 3, 2011 -- Following its best sales quarter, Subaru of America, Inc. today announced its best April sales in company history, with 14 percent year-over-year growth. April 2011 marks eight consecutive months of record sales for the Subaru Legacy sedan and 10 consecutive record months for the Outback. Consumers drove the Subaru Outback to nearly 30 percent growth in sales from April 2010, marking the carline's 22nd consecutive month of year-over-year increases. Total Impreza sales increased 20 percent from the previous year -- a record for the carline -- and within that growth, th…
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AMERICAN SUZUKI APRIL 2011 SALES UP NINE PERCENT Suzuki celebrates seventh consecutive year-over-year sales increase Kizashi sales up 111 percent calendar year to date . <table style="width: 676px;" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="676"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 135px; height: 24px;"> </td> <td style="width: 26px; height: 24px;"> </td> <td style="width: 254px; height: 24px;" colspan="3"> APRIL</td> <td style="width: 236px; height: 24px;" colspan="3"> CYTD</td> <td style="width: 26px; height: 24px;" colspan="2"> </td> </tr> <tr> &l…
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Toyota Reports April Sales TORRANCE, Calif. (May 3, 2011) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported April sales results of 159,540 units, a decrease of 2.4 percent compared to the same period last year, on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 27 selling days in April 2011 compared to 26 selling days in April 2010, TMS sales were up 1.3 percent over the yearago month. The Toyota Division posted April total sales of 141,964 units, a decrease of 1.7 percent on a DSR basis from April 2010. On a raw volume basis, Toyota Division sales were up 2.1 percent over the year-ago month. The Le…
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Volkswagen Announces Strongest Sales In Eight Years April sales total 28,542 units, a 23 percent increase over prior year sales HERNDON, Va. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported 28,542 units sold in April 2011, a 23 percent increase over prior year sales and the company’s best sales month since November 2003. Year-to-date sales are up 17 percent. “We are gaining traction in the U.S. market,” said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “With our Jetta model continuing to lead the way, the numbers show our product line up is responding to consumers needs for performance, precision engineering and…
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Audi reports best-ever August U.S. sales, marking the eighth straight record-setting month of 2011 • August 2011 marked fourth-best month ever with sales of 10,201, an 11.1% gain • Demand for the all-new 2012 Audi A6 increased 36.4%; Q7 sales climbed 28.6% • Audi A3 TDI and Audi Q7 TDI accounted for 69% and 45.5% of sales mix, respectively • Certified Pre-Owned sales increased 27.8%, marking the best August on record Audi of America today reported record August U.S. sales of 10,201 vehicles, topping the previous record of 9,182 vehicles sold in August 2010. August 2011 marked the eighth consecutive month of record-setting sales for the brand in the U.S. market, as …
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Chrysler Group LLC Reports August 2011 U.S. Sales Increased 31 Percent Best August Sales Since 2007 Retail sales surge 42 percent in August compared with same month a year ago August marks the 17th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, and Ram Truck brands each post sales increases in August versus same month a year ago 2012 Fiat 500 posts best sales month since launch Best monthly Jeep brand sales since December 2007 All five Jeep brand models post year-over-year sales gains in August New 2011 Jeep Compass posts 130 percent year-over-year sales gain; sets fifth-consecutive monthly sales record this year Jeep brand launc…
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Ford Motor Company’s August Sales Up 11 Percent; Ford Brand Cars, Utilities, Trucks Increase, Along with Lincoln Ford’s August sales totaled 175,220, up 11 percent versus a year ago Ford brand sales were up 16 percent, paced by utilities (up 49 percent); Escape sales up 39 percent; demand for new Explorer (up 300 percent) and Edge (up 5 percent) continues to grow; Flex and Expedition sales also higher Lincoln sales up 25 percent as MKZ increases 50 percent, MKS up 35 percent, and MKX registers 15 percent gain versus a year ago Ford announces fourth quarter North American production plan DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 1, 2011 – Ford Motor Company’s August sales totaled 175…
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GM's U.S. Sales Up 18 Percent in August DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported total sales of 218,479 vehicles in August, an 18-percent increase compared with August 2010. Retail deliveries were up 22 percent compared with the same month a year ago and accounted for 74 percent of GM sales. Deliveries to fleet customers increased 8 percent. "Our balanced portfolio of trucks and fuel-efficient vehicles like the Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain are helping GM continue to gain market share, which has now increased in seven of the past eight months," said Don Johnson, vice president, U.S. Sales Operations. "We're car…
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HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA REPORTS AUGUST SALES • Accent, Elantra and Sonata continue their torrid pace • Santa Fe and Tucson CUVs up significantly • 35 percent of vehicles sold in August achieve 40 MPG COSTA MESA, Calif., 09/01/2011 Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 58,505 vehicles in August, a nine percent total sales increase compared with the same period a year ago, and a 21 percent retail sales increase over last August. Year to date, Hyundai sales are up 21 percent versus 2010 in total, and up 34 percent at retail. Sales to fleet accounts represent 11 percent of the total sales year-to-date and just 10 percent for the…
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NISSAN NORTH AMERICA SALES RISE 19.2% IN AUGUST Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported August U.S. sales of 91,541 units versus 76,827 units a year earlier, an increase of 19.2 percent. Nissan Division sales increased 22.4 percent for the month with 82,517 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased 4.3 percent from the prior year, to 9,024 units. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan vehicles posted August sales of 82,517 units, an increase of 22.4 percent over the 67,399 units sold in August 2010. The launch of the all-new Versa Sedan helped boost sales of the Versa subcompact by 14.9 percent to 8,566 in August. Strong sales of the Nissan Altima continue, with 23,016 u…
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Subaru of America Reports August 2011 Sales -- Legacy up 12% Year-to-Date, Outback up 15% -- "It was a fantastic achievement to break 20,000 sales for August with our current inventory situation. Demand for our products continues to be strong and our dealers have done a terrific job in matching customers with vehicles," said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. <table style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; " cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr>&l…
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Toyota Reports August 2011 Sales TORRANCE, Calif. (September 1, 2011) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported August sales of 129,483 units, a decrease of 16.1 percent from the same period last year on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 26 selling days in August 2011 compared to 25 selling days in August 2010, TMS sales were down 12.7 percent from the year-ago month. Toyota Division recorded August sales of 111,380 vehicles, a decrease of 16.9 percent from the year-ago month on a DSR basis. On a raw volume basis, Toyota Division sales were down 13.6 percent compared to August 2010. Lexus Division reported Au…
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Behind the numbers January 2011 Sales - European Marques William Maley - Editor/Reporter - Cheersandgears.com February 2, 2011 Audi reported sales of 7,812 for January 2011, an increase of 20% over January 2011. Five Audi vehicles saw an increase exceeding 50% for this month; the A3 (52.8%), A8 (765.4%), Q5 (50.9%), Q7 (59.8%), and R8 (83.7%). Other interesting facts: • 66% of A3s sold were the TDI model • 594 A6s were sold in January, an increase of 17.2% BMW reported a 21.1% increase in sales for the month of January. BMW sold 15,905 vehicles, a 20.8% increase. Mini for the month of January saw sales increase to 22.4%. Other interesting facts: • O…
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Behind the Numbers February 2011 Asian Manufacturers William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com March 4, 2011 American Honda Motor Co reported sales of 98,059 vehicles, an increase of 21.6% from last February. Honda and Acura divisions both posted increases of 21.7% and 20.8% respectably. The Accord was the top dog for the company with 22,916 vehicles sold. Other interesting points: CR-V was the big gainer in February with 61.4% increase The losers for Honda of February were the Accord Crosstour (29.7%), Insight (14.5%), and Ridgeline (7.5) Acura MDX was the big winner for Acura in February with 3,845 vehicles sold The RL was th…
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Behind the Numbers April 2011 Sales For Asian Automakers William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com March 4, 2011 American Honda Motor Co posted a 5.7% increase in April for a total of 124,799 vehicles. Honda saw sales of 113,195, an increase of 5.9 percent. Acura saw an increase in sales of 4.2%. Other Interesting Facts: • 26,777 Civics were sold during April. Expect this number to drop in the coming months with the news of Honda warning dealers about a restriction of Civic supply. • Speaking of the Civic: the Civic Hybrid is the big loser in April, seeing a 81.2% drop in sales • The big gainer award goes the Fit, seeing a 66.3% sales incr…
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Behind the Numbers April 2011 Sales For Domestics William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com May 3, 2011 GM posted a 27% increase in sales for April. Chevrolet's Cruze was the big winner, selling 25,160 units for the month. The Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain saw increases of 53% and 61% respectively. Other interesting points: • 33% of April sales were to Fleets • 32% of Regals sold were the CXL Turbo model (About 1,448 vehicles) • Cadillac sold 1 XLR for the month • Camaro still holds a slight edge over the Ford Mustang. (10,852 vs. 8,180) • The Silverado saw a 0.9% drop while the Sierra saw a 12.4% increase Ford reported sales of 189…
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Behind the Numbers April 2011 Sales For Europeans William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com March 4, 2011 Audi reported a 7.5% increase in sales for April. This makes it the forth consecutive month of record sales for the four rings. Other Interesting Facts: • Only two models saw a drop in sales; the A5 (-22.2%) and the TT (-2.9%) • A7 is off to a good start, 408 sold in April • TDIs make up a good amount of sales for the A3 (61% or 366 vehicles) and the Q7 (47% or 371 vehicles) BMW posted sales of 18,801 vehicles, an increase of 8.9% from last April. Mini reported an increase of sales to 67.7%. Other Interesting Facts: • X3 is still …
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Behind the Numbers February 2011 Sales For Domestics William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com March 4, 2011 GM reported an increase of 49% for February 2011 sales and a 70% increase in retail sales. Total sales for passenger vehicles increased by 40%, led by the Chevrolet Cruze posting sales of 18,556 units. Small Crossovers are continuing kicking butts and taking names with the Equinox and Terrain increasing sales to 98% and 76% respectively. Other interesting points: 25% of Buick Regal Sales were for the CXL Turbo (About 926) 38% of Buick buyers were non-GM, 18% came from imports CTS was the big gainer for Cadillac this month, an…
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Behind the Numbers February 2011 Sales For Europeans William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com March 4, 2011 Audi posted sales of 7,753 vehicles; an increase of 24.7% from February 2010. This month is in the books as Audi's best February since 2007. Other interesting facts: A8 was the big gainer, sales increased 961.8% Only one car reported a drop in sales for February, the A3 (11.1%) Out of the 742 Q7s sold in February, 46.23% (About 343) were equipped with a TDI engine BMW reported sales of 16,416 vehicles for February, an increase of 8.7. Mini saw an increase off 22% in their sales for February, totaling around 3,503 vehicle…
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Behind the numbers Asian Manufacturers January 2011 Sales February 3rd, 2011 Cory Wolfe - Writer/Photographer for CheersandGears.com Toyota Motor Company reported a sales increase of 17.3% for January 2011 with 115,856 units sold. While the Toyota division saw sales rise 23.7%, Lexus division sales were down 17.1% with only the RX line posting an increase in sales (3.4%). Other interesting points: Yaris sales are down an astonishing 50% with only 1,839 vehicles sold. You might be hard-pressed to find a Lexus LFA on the lots with a staggering total of 4 vehicles sold. Corolla sales topped Camry sales this month with 20,581 and 18,185 vehicles sold, both seeing i…
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Behind the numbers Domestics January 2011 Sales General Motors reported a January 2011 sales rise of 23% today with retail sales increasing 36%. GM’s small crossovers, the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain, continued their trend of kicking butt and taking names with a surge of 35% and 48% respectively. Some of that surge is a credit to additional production coming online at the Oshawa facility, making more vehicles available to meet the rising demand. Other interesting points: Apparently someone returned an XLR: it’s listed as -1 sales for January The DTS and Lucerne both had massive jumps in sales as they approach the end of their runs. Up 120% and 61.8% respec…
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AMERICAN SUZUKI FEBRUARY SALES UP 19 PERCENT OVER LAST YEAR Suzuki celebrates fifth consecutive year-over-year sales increase Kizashi sales up 210 percent calendar-year-to-date
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Audi Sets Second-Straight Monthly Record This Year; Best February U.S. Sales in Company History - 2011 February sales of 7,753 rose 24.7% above February 2010, marking the best February by Audi in the U.S. market - 2011 Audi A8 flagship sedan sales rise 961.8% year-over-year - Consumers continue to demand clean diesel vehicles; sales mix hit 47.67% for the Audi A3 TDI and 46.23% for the Q7 TDI HERNDON, Va., March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi today sustained its 2011 momentum with record-setting February U.S. sales of 7,753 luxury vehicles, which surpassed the prior February record set in 2007 and bested 2010 by 1,537 vehicles. Closing in on a promising first quarte…
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BMW Group U.S. Reports February 2011 Sales BMW brand up 8.7% MINI up 22% - Best February Ever Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 1, 2011… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported February sales of 19,919 vehicles, an increase of 10.8 percent from the 17,971 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. “In a market affected by some nasty weather, the BMW and MINI brands continued their sales momentum led by some great new products,” said Jim O’Donnell, President and CEO of BMW of North America, LLC. “The recently launched X3 and MINI Countryman are showing good strength in the market.” BMW Brand Sales Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 8.7 percent in F…
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Chrysler Group LLC Reports February 2011 U.S. Sales Increased 13 Percent February marks the 11th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases February sales improve 36 percent over last month’s sales as 2011 models resonate with consumers All Jeep® brand models post February sales increases, led by the all-new 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee, whose sales were up 31 percent versus February 2010 Sales of all-new 2011 Dodge Durango three-row SUV up 128 percent versus last month as volumes increase in dealerships Both the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 2011 Dodge Durango earn MotorWeek’s respected Drivers’ Choice Awards for Best Large Utility New 2011 Chrysler 200, bas…
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Fiesta, Focus, Edge, Explorer Pace Ford's 23 Percent Increase in February Retail Sales Ford's February retail sales climbed 23 percent versus a year ago Best month ever for Fiesta; Focus retail sales up 43 percent year-over-year Explorer retail sales up 268 percent; Edge retail sales up 18 percent Fusion, Escape set sales records – Fusion up 40 percent; Escape up 19 percent Ford's total February sales (including fleet) were 156,626, up 14 percent Year-to-date sales were 283,943, up 14 percent; retail sales up 25 percent Ford announces second quarter North American production DEARBORN, Mich., March 1, 2011 – Consumer demand for Ford's fuel-efficient ve…
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Retail Sales Propel General Motors to 49 Percent Gain in February Year-over-year retail sales gain of 70 percent highest on record Car, Truck and Crossover segment retail sales each rise 59 percent or more GM's newest vehicles continue to gain customers – retail sales up 119 percent Retail sales improve 52 percent for the first two months DETROIT – General Motors total sales in the United States rose 49 percent in February, as dealers reported 207,028 deliveries for the company's four brands. For the second month in a row, the gain in total sales was driven by soaring retail demand for the company's products. During the mont…
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American Honda February Sales Up 21.6 Percent Honda CR-V sets monthly record as light truck sales climb 03/01/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted February sales of 98,059, an increase of 21.6 percent compared to February 2010, the company announced today. February marks the fifth straight month of double-digit sales increases for American Honda. Year-to-date sales of 174,328 represent an increase of 17.7 percent. Honda Division posted February sales of 87,263, an increase of 21.7 percent compared to February 2010, with sales of light truck models increasing 31.8 percent to 39,923. Honda…
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HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA REPORTS RECORD FEBRUARY SALES • Total sales up 28 percent, retail sales up 46 percent • Equus most-shopped premium luxury car according to Compete • Hyundai achieves 35 mpg average fuel economy FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 03/01/2011 Hyundai Motor America today announced record February sales of 43,533 units, up 28 percent compared with the same period last year. For the year, total Hyundai sales are up 25 percent, with retail volume up 51 percent. “February was very strong for Hyundai,” said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America’s executive vice president of national sales. “Consumer activity was high, credit was readily available and the overa…
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JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR FEBRUARY Land Rover brand increases 26 percent for February Land Rover LR4 sales increase 81 percent Jaguar Land Rover North America up 16 percent for February MARCH 1, 2011 MAHWAH, NJ -- Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported February U.S. sales: Land Rover sales were 2,555 units, up 26 percent from 2,032 in February 2010; Jaguar sales were 692 units, down 9 percent from 761 in February 2010. Jaguar Land Rover North America February U.S. sales for both brands total 3,247 units, up 16 percent from 2,793 in February 2010. For 2011, year to date, Jaguar Land Rover North America sales are up 20 percent, with in…
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KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES RECORD FEBRUARY SALES Company Achieves 36-Percent Monthly Sales Increase; Up 31 Percent Year To Date IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2011 - Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the brand's best ever February sales of 32,806 units, besting the previous February record of 24,052 set in 2010 by 36.4 percent. Year-to-date sales are up 31.2 percent and the 2011 Sorento was KMA's best-selling vehicle for the 14th straight month. The February sales record marks KMA's sixth consecutive month of record sales. "With back-to-back monthly sales records in 2011 we are well ahead of last year's record first quarter sales pace thanks to head-tur…
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Mazda Reports Positive February 2011 Sales IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- While the weather outside might be frightful, Mazda's February sales are anything but. Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported February 2011 sales of 19,387, an increase of 13.7 percent versus February of 2010. Mazda's crossover SUVs led the sales charge for the month. CX-9 posted its best February ever with sales of 2,876 vehicles, up 42.8 percent and CX-7 recorded its best February since 2008, with sales of 2,357 vehicles, up 31.2 percent. Mazda6 sales also were on the rise with 2,838 vehicles sold, up 16.9 percent. The Mazda6 offers all the standards in th…
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Mercedes-Benz Reports February Sales of 16,176 Sales Up 5.1% for the Month and 9.5% Year-to-Date MONTVALE, N.J., March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported February sales of 16,176 vehicles, a 5.1 % improvement over February 2010 and the highest February volume since 2008. On a year-to-date basis, the 33,449 vehicles sold represent a 9.5% increase. The highest volume performers for the month were the C- and E-Class model lines. The sporty C-Class – the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers – lead the pack with sales of 4,479, up 5.5% over February 2010. The 9th generation E-Class continued i…
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Outlander Sport Model Continues To Fuel February Sales Wed, Mar 02, 2011 - CYPRESS, Calif. - Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported February 2011 sales of 6,893 vehicles, which represents a marked sales expansion of more than 71% in comparison to the 4,019 total vehicle sales reported from the same month in 2010. “With Outlander Sport sales increasing each month since it was launched last October, this demonstrates that our American customers appreciate a value-priced/well-equipped vehicle that is stylish, versatile while also delivering impressive fuel economy and electronic All-Wheel-Control,” said MMNA President & CEO Shin Kurihara. “Thus far…
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NISSAN NORTH AMERICA SALES RISE 31.6% FOR BEST-EVER FEBRUARY Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported record February U.S. sales of 92,370 units versus 70,189 units a year earlier, an increase of 31.6 percent. Nissan Division sales were up 31.8 percent for the month and also set a new February record. Sales of Infiniti vehicles rose 29.9 percent over the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan Division posted a record February with 83,226 sales, an increase of 31.8 percent over 63,148 units sold in February 2010. Nissan Rogue posted its best month ever with 11,427 deliveries, up 86 percent over last February. Nissan Sentra sales totaled 12,599, up 62.2 pe…
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Porsche Reports Sales Increase Best February Since 2006 ATLANTA, March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismo line-up in the United States, today announced February sales in the U.S. of 2,019 units compared to the same period last year when it sold 1,531, an increase of 32 percent. February's results represented the German sports car maker's best February sales total in the U.S. since 2006. It also marked the ninth consecutive month that Porsche has recorded double digit monthly sales increases over the previous year. So far in 2011, the company's sa…
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Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Nearly 20% Increase in Sales - Impreza leads increase - CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 1, 2011 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced continued record-breaking sales for February, up almost 20% compared to the previous year. February sales records were set by Forester, Impreza, Legacy and Outback. Impreza WRX volume more than doubled compared to the prior year and helped lead the Impreza carline to an impressive 40% increase. <table style="border-collapse: collapse; border: medium none;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td colspan="6" valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr&g…
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Toyota Reports February Sales TORRANCE, Calif. (Mar. 1, 2011) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported February sales results of 141,846 units. With 24 selling days in February 2010 and 2011, sales were up 41.8 percent over the year-ago month on a daily selling rate (DSR) and unadjusted raw volume basis. The Toyota Division posted February total sales of 128,032 units, an increase of 48.5 percent over the same period last year. The Lexus Division reported total sales of 13,814 units, flat from last February. Toyota Division Toyota Division passenger cars recorded combined sales of 74,527 units, up 50.8 over last February. Passenger car …
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Volkswagen of America Announces 18.5 Percent Increase in February Sales All-new Jetta leads sales, with strong performances from CC and Tiguan HERNDON, Va., March 1, 2011 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported 21,461 units sold in February 2011, an 18.5 percent increase over prior year sales. The company has sold 39,862 vehicles in the first two months of the year, a 10.3 percent increase over 2010. “We are excited to see such a strong performance from the all-new Jetta, particularly in the TDI Clean Diesel,” said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “As gas prices increase, Volkswagen is providing our customers with a range of h…
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January 2011 Sales Figure Ticker General Motors - 178,896 - up 23% Ford Motor Company - 127,317 - up 13% Toyota Motors - 115,856 - up 17.3% American Honda - 76,269 - up 13% Chrysler Group - 70,118 - up 23% Nissan North America - Up 14.8% Hyundai Motor America -37,214 - up 22% Kia Motors NA - 27,789 - up 25.6% Subaru of America - 18,858 - up 20.8% BMW Group - 18,656 - up 21.1% Volkswagen Group of America - 18,401 - up 2.1% Mercedes-Benz USA - 17,273 - up 14% Mazda NA - 14,267 - down 9.1% Audi of America - 7,812 - up 20% Mitsubishi Motors NA - 5,714 - up 37% Jaguar/Land Rover - 3,206 - up 24% American Suzuki - 2,562 - up 26% Porsche Cars North America -…
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2/01/2011 - TORRANCE, Calif. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted January sales of 76,269 vehicles, an increase of 13.0 percent, the company announced today. Honda Division posted January sales of 68,308, an increase of 13.2 percent versus January 2010. The CR-V was the top-selling Honda model with record January sales of 16,339, up 68.9 percent, leading overall Honda Division light-truck sales of 33,455, a 48.0 percent increase. The all-new 2011 Odyssey continued to win new customers with sales of 7,022, up 44.4 percent, and the Pilot had a strong showing with 6,703, up 37.8 percent. Amid an overall Honda Division car sales decrease of…
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AMERICAN SUZUKI JANUARY SALES UP 26 PERCENT OVER LAST YEAR Suzuki celebrates fourth consecutive year-over-year sales increase Best ever Kizashi sales month Equator sales up 160 percent over January 2010 . <center> <table width="" border="1" bordercolor="#000000" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="1" frame="BELOW" rules="GROUPS"> <colgroup> <col width="115"> <col width="11"> <col width="39"> <col width="44"> <col width="125"> <col width="36"> <col width="48"> <col width="106"> <col width="0"> <col width="4"> </colg…
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Audi January U.S. sales increase 20% to set another monthly record • January 2011 sales of 7,812 easily eclipsed the old record of 6,510 set January 2010 • 2011 Audi A8 flagship sedan sales rise 765% year-over-year • Consumers demand clean diesel vehicles; sales mix hit 66% for the Audi A3 TDI and 41% for the Q7 TDI Audi today reported January U.S. sales of 7,812 Audi cars and SUVs, which accounted for a 20% overall increase from January 2010. The previous January sales record for Audi in the U.S. was the 6,510 vehicles sold in 2010. The strong January 2011 results followed the best year that the luxury brand has seen in the U.S. as sales surpassed 100…
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BMW Group U.S. Reports January 2011 Sales BMW brand sales up 20.8% MINI sales up 22.4% Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 1, 2011… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported January sales of 18,656 vehicles, an increase of 21.1 percent from the 15,410 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. "The combination of strong December sales and miserable weather in many areas provided a real challenge for January," said Jim O'Donnell, President and CEO of BMW of North America, LLC. "On the other hand, the new BMW X3 and MINI Countryman played a strong role in January's percentage gain even though both continue building up …
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Chrysler Group LLC Reports January 2011 U.S. Sales Increased 23 Percent January marks the 10th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases Jeep® Grand Cherokee sales up 130 percent versus January 2010 All Jeep models in production post January sales increases Ram pickup truck sales up in January, the ninth-consecutive month of year-over-year sales improvements Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck brands all post double-digit year-over-year sales gains Chrysler Group’s 16 all-new or significantly-refreshed vehicles launched in 2010 arrive in dealerships in volume Chrysler Group celebrates production launch of the new 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country…
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FORD'S BALANCED PORFOLIO OF CARS, UTILITIES, TRUCKS DELIVERED 27 PERCENT INCREASE IN JANUARY RETAIL SALES • Ford's January retail sales climbed 27 percent versus year ago – the largest retail sales increase to begin a year in more than a decade; retail sales were up 35 percent for cars, 22 percent for utilities and 24 percent for trucks • Ford's total January sales (including fleet sales) were 127,317, up 13 percent, including a planned 27 percent decline in sales to daily rental companies • Fresh off record-setting years, Fusion, Escape set January sales records • 2011 Explorer, North American Truck of the Year, is Ford's fastest-turning vehicle; Explorer reta…
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General Motors January Sales Rise 23 Percent Strong retail sales propel overall performance – up 36 percent Car, Truck and Crossover segment retail sales each rise more than 34 percent GM's newest vehicles continue to gain customers – retail sales up 61 percent DETROIT – General Motors dealers in the United States reported 178,896 total sales in January, a 23-percent increase from a year ago for the company's four brands. The gain was driven by solid retail sales which were 36 percent higher than a strong January a year ago. For the month, overall GM fleet sales were down 7 percent with sales to rental fleets declining 11 percent, while sales …
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Hyundai Motor America Reports Record January Sales - Total sales up 22 percent, retail sales up 58 percent - 2011 Elantra and Equus off to stellar starts - Hyundai begins voluntary monthly fuel economy reporting FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced record January sales of 37,214 units, up 22 percent versus 2010. January retail sales were up 58 percent from last year thanks to continued strong performance from Sonata (sales up 150 percent) and the concurrent launches of the all-new 40-mpg Elantra, Sonata Hybrid and Equus premium luxury sedan. Fleet mix was 12 percent. "Our January sales results were e…
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JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR JANUARY • Jaguar brand increases 48 percent for January • Land Rover brand increases 16 percent for January • Land Rover LR4 sales increase 64 percent FEBRUARY 1, 2011 MAHWAH, NJ – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported January U.S. sales: Jaguar sales were 935 units, up 48 percent from 631 in January 2010; Land Rover sales were 2,271 units, 16 percent up from 1,958 in January 2010. Jaguar Land Rover North America January U.S. sales for both brands total 3,206 units, up 24 percent from 2,589 in January 2010. Jaguar Land Rover North America finished 2010 with sales up for the year (+18 percent), reflecting fu…
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KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES RECORD JANUARY SALES Company Achieves 25.6 Percent Monthly Sales Increase IRVINE, Calif., February 1, 2011 - Following an historic year in 2010 that included important milestones such as the company's best-ever full-year sales, a 16th consecutive year of market share growth, and the launch of the company's first U.S.-built vehicle1, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record January sales of 27,789 units, besting the previous January record of 22,524 set in 2007 by 23.4-percent. January's strong sales performance represents a 25.6-percent increase over the same period in 2010 and the 2011 Sorento CUV was t…
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IRVINE, Calif. – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported January 2011 sales of 14,267, a decrease of 9.1 percent versus January of 2010, primarily due to a substantial reduction in fleet sales this month. Mazda has placed a high priority on the strength of residual values, as proven by the company’s top-three placing in ALG’s most recent study, and CX-9’s positioning as the top-placed vehicle in its category in residual value. As consumer confidence begins to return, sales of crossover SUVs are on the rise, with Mazda’s successful choices posting record sales gains for the month. CX-9 posted its best January ever with sales of 2,054 vehicles, up…
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MERCEDES-BENZ REPORTS 17,273 SALES FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, UP 14% February 01, 2011 - MONTVALE, NJ Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) continued its strong momentum of the past year with a 14% increase for January 2011 (17,273 vs. 15,158), making this the second strongest January in the company’s history. Strong demand in both the Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles and SUVs fueled sales for the month, including diesel models which were up as a group by 136 percent over January 2010. The 9th generation E-Class was the volume leader with sales of 4,759, a 24.5 percent increase over last year, followed by the C-Class – the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger an…
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Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported January 2011 sales of 5,714 units, an increase of 37 percent compared to January 2010. "We are pleased with the steady growth in sales of our Outlander Sport," said MMNA President & CEO Shin Kurihara. "As we expected, the impetus provided by this all-new crossover SUV has gotten our year off to a very good start." Outlander Sport sales were 1,065 in January, which is an increase of 10 percent over the prior month (December 2010). Outlander Sport sales have grown in each of its four months of sales since its introduction last October. Other January sales highlights include: January sales represent M…
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported January U.S. sales of 71,847 units versus 62,572 units a year earlier, an increase of 14.8 percent. Nissan Division sales were up 15.4 percent for the month. Sales of Infiniti vehicles rose 10.3 percent over the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS * Nissan vehicles posted sales of 64,442 units in January compared with 55,861 units sold in January the previous year, an increase of 15.4 percent. * Sales of Nissan crossovers boosted monthly results, with sales of the Rogue marking a best-ever January, up 71.9% from the prior year at 9,423 units. The Juke continued its stro…
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Best January Since 2008 ATLANTA, February 2, 2011--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismo line-up in the United States, today announced January sales of 2,400, a 34 percent increase compared to the same period in 2010 when it sold 1,786. January's results signify Porsche's strongest calendar-year start since 2008 and also represent the German car company's eighth-consecutive month in which it has posted double or triple digit monthly sales increases over the year previous. Porsche finished calendar year 2010 nearly 30 percent ahead of 2009. "Beginning the year wher…
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Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Record January 2011 Sales --Sales continue to climb in fourth calendar year of growth -- -- up 21% year-over-year-- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On the back of record-breaking sales in 2010, Subaru of America, Inc. today reported a continued upward swing for the Subaru brand by posting record January sales of 18,858, up 21% versus January 2010. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO ) The company finished 2010 as a top 10 sales brand, and the only manufacturer to show a sales increase for three straight years. As in 2010, Legacy, Outback and Forester models led the January sales increa…
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Toyota Reports January Sales TORRANCE, Calif. (Feb. 1, 2011) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported January sales results of 115,856 units. With 24 selling days in January 2010 and 2011, sales were up 17.3 percent over the year-ago month on a daily selling rate (DSR) and unadjusted raw volume basis. The Toyota Division posted January sales of 102,996 units, an increase of 23.7 percent over the same period last year. The Lexus Division reported sales of 12,860 units, a decrease of 17.1 percent from last January. Toyota Division Toyota Division passenger cars recorded sales of 56,270 units, up 14.7 over last January. Passenger car sales were le…
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Volkswagen of America Announces Stable January Sales Company reports a dramatic 51 percent increase in TDI sales and ramps up for six exciting new model introductions in 2011; Jetta sales up 28 percent HERNDON, Va., February 1, 2011 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported 18,401 units sold in January 2011, a 2.1 percent increase over prior year sales. TDI Clean Diesel sales were up 51 percent over January 2010; and Jetta sales were up 28 percent, lead by the all-new Jetta. "We are pleased to see our new products such as Jetta and Touareg doing so well in the market," said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "B…
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<center>Audi Reports Best-Ever July Sales in the U.S.</center> <table summary="photo" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="158"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> • July 2011 sales of 9,146 rose 17% above July 2010 sales • Mix of the most premium Audi models jumped to 32%, versus 18% in the same period last year • Demand for the all-new 2012 Audi A6 increased 64% with 1,014 vehicles sold in July, while Q7 sales climbed 31% to 790 vehicles sold in July 2011 HERNDON, VA - August 2, 2011: Audi of America today reported record July U.S. sa…
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<center>BMW Group U.S. Reports July 2011 Sales of 26,120 Cars</center> WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ--Aug. 2, 2011: The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported July sales of 26,120 vehicles, an increase of 11.7% from the 23,390 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales are up 17% to 169,641 in the first seven months of 2011 compared to 144,975 in the same period in 2010. "Despite the recent economic news, our BMW Group sales in July continue their good momentum," said Jim O'Donnell, President and CEO, BMW of North America. "Particularly gratifying is the fact that the new 5 Series continues t…
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<center>Chrysler Group Reports July 2011 U.S. Sales Up 20%</center> <table summary="photo" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="208"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> <small> </small> AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 2, 2011; Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 112,026, a 20 percent increase compared with sales in July 2010 (93,313 units), and the best July sales since 2007. All Jeep® brand models contributed to the 20 percent July sales increase, including the iconic 2011 Jeep Wrangler, which set an all-time sale…
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Ford Motor Co.'s July 2011 U.S. Sales Up 9 Percent <table summary="photo" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="128"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> <small> </small> DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 2, 2011; Ford's July sales totaled 180,865, up 9 percent versus a year ago, driven by 13 percent higher Ford brand sales and 40 percent higher sales for Lincoln. "We are encouraged to see the stronger pace of auto sales, along with continued customer demand for our fuel-efficient cars, utilities and trucks," said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Mar…
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General Motors U.S. Sales Increase 8 Percent in July <table summary="photo" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="208"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> DETROIT--Aug. 2, 2011: July retail sales rise 6 percent year over year, and up 1 percent versus June Chevrolet Cruze records fourth-straight month of sales over 20,000 Crossover retail sales rise 17 percent led by Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain Large pickups: total sales up 2 percent and retail sales rise 5 percent versus June …
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<center>American Honda Reports July Sales</center> <table summary="photo" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="208"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> TORRANCE, CA--Aug. 2, 2011 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted July sales of 80,502 vehicles, a decrease of 25.6 percent, based on the daily selling rate*, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales reached 687,944, down 2.6 percent versus last year. Honda Division posted July sales of 71,100, a drop of 25.7 percent versus July 2010. The Accord was the top-s…
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<center>Hyundai Motor America Reports July Sales</center> <table summary="photo" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="208"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> COSTA MESA, CA--Aug. 2, 2011: Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 59,561 vehicles in July, a 10 percent increase compared with the same period a year ago. This represents an all-time sales record for both the month of July and the first seven months of the year for Hyundai, breaking the marks set last year. This also marks the seventh consecutive month that Hyundai ha…
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<center>Kia Motors America Announces Record July Sales</center> IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 2, 2011; After completing an historic first half of 2011 with record sales and market share gains, Kia Motors America's (KMA) upward trajectory continues as the company recorded its best-ever July sales of 45,504 vehicles. Led by the U.S.-built(1) Sorento CUV, which posted its all-time best monthly sales of 13,262 units, KMA's July sales were up an impressive 28.5 percent over the same period last year and also included strong performances from the Soul, Optima and Forte. KMA has achieved new monthly sales records for 11 consecutive months. "More and more consumers…
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<center>Mazda Reports July Sales Up Slightly Over Last July</center> <table summary="photo" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="208"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> IRVINE, CA--Aug. 2, 2011: Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported July sales of 20,783 vehicles, up slightly at 0.2 percent versus July of 2010. Sales through the first half of the year are up 4.9 percent versus last year with 143,162 vehicles sold. Key July sales notes: The Mazda CX-7 crossover celebrated its best July since 2007 with 3,152 sales, up …
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<center>Mercedes-Benz Reports July Sales of 21,065</center> <table summary="photo" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="206"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 2, 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported July sales of 21,065 vehicles, a 16.7% improvement over July 2010, and the company's highest July volume since 2006. On a year-to-date basis, the 139,086 vehicles sold represent an 11.3% increase. The highest volume performers for the month were the E- and C-Class model lines. The 9th generation E-Class…
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<center>Mitsubishi Sales Increase for Eleventh Straight Month</center> <table summary="photo" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="208"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> CYPRESS, CA--Aug. 2, 2011 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported July 2011 sales of 7,972 units, an increase of 41.1 percent compared to the same month in 2010. The increase continues a sales surge that, for the first seven months of 2011, makes Mitsubishi the fastest growing automaker in the United States. "We are particularly pleased with the perf…
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<center><center>Nissan North America Racks Up Higher July Sales For 2011</center> </center> <table summary="photo" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="208"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> FRANKLIN, TN - August 2, 2011: Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported July U.S. sales of 84,601 units versus 82,337 units a year earlier, an increase of 2.7 percent. Nissan Division sales increased 6.4 percent for the month at 77,191 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased 24.1 percent from the prior year, to 7,410 units. NISSAN HI…
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<center>Porsche Reports Sales Increase of 2 Percent to 2,768 Cars</center> <table summary="photo" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="208"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> ATLANTA--Aug. 2, 2011: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced July 2011 sales of 2,768 units, an increase of 2 percent compared to the same period last year, when it sold 2,703 units. So far in 2011, the company…
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<center>Subaru of America Reports July 2011 Sales</center> <table summary="photo" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="186"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> Brand Shows 2.5% Year-to-Date Increase CHERRY HILL, NJ - August 2, 2011: Subaru of America, Inc. today announced July 2011 sales of 21,730 and 153,779 year-to-date. "Consumer demand for our products remains at a high level and we look forward to increasing our inventory levels in the coming months to match this high demand," said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president and chi…
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<center>American Suzuki July 2011 Sales Up 25 Percent</center> <table summary="photo" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="208"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> BREA, CA--Aug. 2, 2011: <table style="border-collapse:collapse;border:none;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0"> <colgroup><col style="padding: 0pt 5.4pt 2pt 5.4pt;"> <col style="padding: 0pt 5.4pt 2pt 5.4pt;"> <col style="padding: 0pt 5.4pt 2pt 5.4pt;"> <col style="padding: 0pt 5.4pt 2pt 5.4pt;"> <col style="padding: 0pt 5.4pt 2pt 5.…
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<center>Toyota Reports July 2011 Sales</center> <table summary="photo" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="208"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> TORRANCE, CA--Aug. 2, 2011: Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported July sales of 130,802 units, a decrease of 19.7 percent from the same period last year on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 26 selling days in July 2011 compared to 27 selling days in July 2010, TMS sales were down 22.7 percent from the year-ago month. Compared to June 201…
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<center>Volkswagen Sales Increase 22 Percent in July in the US</center> <table summary="photo" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="195"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> HERNDON, VA-- Aug. 2, 2011: July sales total 29,066 units, a 21.7 percent increase over prior year sales Best July since 2002 First Passat Dealer Experience Cars delivered 62 percent increase in Jetta Sedan sales vs. last year Best Golf sales since July 2008 High-mileage, clean diesel TDI models account for 24.1 percent of sales Volkswagen of America, Inc…
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Audi Sets Record for Best June U.S. Sales; Best All-Time Sales of Any Quarter in Brand's History <table summary="photo" width="158" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> HERNDON, VA--July 1, 2010: Audi today reported its sixth-straight record-setting month for 2011 with the best June U.S. sales in company history. Last month, demand for Audi luxury vehicles increased 16.9% to 10,051 vehicles sold, from 8,601 vehicles sold in June 2010, marking the fourth-best month in Audi of America history. The results not only he…
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BMW Group U.S. Reports June 2011 Sales Up 15.1% <table summary="photo" width="208" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ--July 1, 2011: The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported June sales of 26,865 vehicles, an increase of 15.1% from the 23,331 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported June sales of 26,865 vehicles, an increase of 15.1% from the 23,331 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group is up 18% o…
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Chrysler Group Reports June 2011 U.S. Sales Increased 30 Percent; Best June Sales Since 2007 <table summary="photo" width="208" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> AUBURN HILLS, MI-- July 1, 2011: Retail sales surge 46 percent in June compared with same month a year ago; best retail sales month of the year June marks the 15th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Jeep®, Dodge and Ram Truck brands all post year-over-year sales gains New 2011 Chrysler 200 sales up 82 percent compared with sales of its prede…
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Ford June Sales Up 14 Percent; Cars, Utilities Lead the Way; Fuel-Efficient New Trucks Also Regain Momentum <table summary="photo" width="208" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> Ford's June sales totaled 194,114, up 14 percent versus a year ago Cars up 17 percent, utilities up 15 percent, trucks up 9 percent Ford's new Fiesta and Focus combined for 26,920 sales, up 66 percent Explorer total sales up 56 percent, retail sales up 259 percent F-Series June sales total 49,618, up 7 percent; F-150 V6s outsell V8s two months in …
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GM June U.S. Sales Improve 11 Percent on Strong Retail Demand for Fuel-Efficient Vehicles <table summary="photo" width="208" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> DETROIT--July 1, 2011: GM gains market share in first half of 2011, with sales 192,056 units higher June retail sales rise 16 percent year over year, and up 4 percent over May Chevrolet Cruze sales surpass 20,000 third straight month; retail sales up 153 percent June total sales of full-size pickups increased 15 percent compared to May General Motors de…
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American Honda Reports A Decrease In June Sales <table summary="photo" width="208" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> TORRANCE, CA--July 1, 2011: American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted June sales of 83,892 vehicles, a decrease of 24.3 percent, based on the daily selling rate*, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales reached 607,442, an increase of 1.6 percent versus last year, based on the daily selling rate*. Although production limitations caused by the March 11 earthquake in Japan continued to improve,…
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Hyundai Motor America Reports June and Mid-Year Sales <table summary="photo" width="208" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> COSTA MESA, CA--July 1, 2011: Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 59,209 vehicles in June, a 16 percent increase compared with the same period a year ago. This represents an all-time sales record for both the month of June and the first half of the year for Hyundai, breaking the marks set last year. This also marks the sixth consecutive month that Hyundai has set an all-time monthly sal…
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Kia Motors Announces Record June Sales and Best-Ever Quarter in Company History <table summary="photo" width="208" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> IRVINE, CA--July 1, 2011: Kia Motors America's (KMA) unprecedented sales growth continues as the brand reports the best quarterly sales performance in company history -- 140,330 units -- on the strength of all-time record June sales. The June total of 45,044 vehicles represents a 41.2-percent increase from the same period a year earlier. KMA's year-to-date sales are…
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Mazda Reports June Sales Up 5.9% <table summary="photo" width="208" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> IRVINE, CA--July 1, 2011: Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported June sales of 19,307 vehicles, up 5.9 percent versus June of 2010. Sales through the first half of the year are up 5.8 percent versus last year with 122,379 vehicles sold. Key June sales notes: Mazda CX-9 recorded its best-ever June with sales of 2,429 vehicles, up 14.8 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales for the CX-9 are up 16.4 …
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Mercedes-Benz Reports Best June on Record With Sales of 22,563 <table summary="photo" width="206" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table> MONTVALE, NJ--July 1, 2011: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported June sales of 22,563 vehicles, an 18.8% improvement over June 2010, and the company's highest June volume and first half of the year on record. On a year-to-date basis, the 118,021 vehicles sold represent a 10.4% increase. The highest volume performers for the month were the E- and C-Class model lines. The 9th g…
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