2012 Sales Archive

GM U.S. Sales Increase 10 percent Chevrolet passenger car sales up 25 percent DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported August sales of 240,520 vehicles in the United States, up 10 percent compared with a year ago. GM increased its sales to retail customers by 11 percent, making August its best retail month of the year. Sales to fleet customers were up 6 percent compared with a year ago. All four GM brands posted higher total and retail sales. Thanks in part to extensive national advertising during the Olympic Games, Chevrolet passenger car sales were up 25 percent, with the Spark, Sonic, Cruze and Volt all posting their best-ever monthly sa…

Chrysler Group LLC Reports August 2012 U.S. Sales Increased 14 Percent; Best August Sales in Five Years Best August sales since 2007 29th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in August compared with same month a year ago FIAT brand sets all-time sales record with 34 percent increase FIAT brand introduces the new 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo, the fourth model in U.S. product lineup Chrysler brand sales up 25 percent; best August sales since 2007 Chrysler 300 flagship sedan records 65 percent increase; best August sales since 2007 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan sets sales record …

Toyota Motor Sales Reports 40 Percent Increase in August Sales August 2012 Sales Chart TORRANCE, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2012) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported August 2012 sales results of 188,520 units, an increase of 40.2 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 August 2012 compared to 26 selling days in August 2011, TMS sales were up 45.6 percent from the year-ago month. The Toyota Division posted total August sales of 164,283 units, an increase of 42.0 percent on a DSR basis from August 2011. On a raw volume basis, Toyota Division sales were up 47…

American Honda Reports August Sales: Total Sales Up 59.5 Percent; Acura Sets Monthly Light Truck Record on Record RDX Sales Honda division sales up 57.9 percent, Acura sales up 72.8 percent TORRANCE, Calif. American Honda today reported August 2012 U.S. sales of 131,321 units, an increase of 59.5 percent compared with August 2011 (an increase of 53.6 percent based on the daily selling rate*). The Honda Division posted August 2012 sales of 115,675 units, an increase of 57.9 percent compared with August 2011. Acura's U.S. August sales of 15,646 units increased 72.8 percent compared with August 2011. Honda Honda division posts strong August sales of 115,675, b…

Ford Cars, Utilities and Trucks All Post U.S. Sales Gains in 2012; Company Posts Best December Sales Since 2006 Ford Motor Company delivers U.S. sales gains across its lineup in 2012 – with cars up 5 percent, utilities up 7 percent and trucks up 2 percent F-Series sales up 10 percent for year; now America’s best-selling pickup for 36 years and best-selling vehicle for 31 years Ford commercial truck sales up 7 percent in 2012, marking the best sales year since 2008 December total company sales up 2 percent – with the strongest December since 2006 DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 3, 2013 – Ford Motor Company’s U.S. sales grew across the board in 2012, with cars up 5 percent, utilit…

GM’s U.S. Sales up 5 percent in December 2013-01-03 DETROIT – General Motors Co.’s (NYSE: GM) U.S. dealers delivered the company’s highest December sales in five years, with deliveries up 5 percent year over year to 245,733 vehicles. December was also GM’s best retail sales month of 2012. Retail volume was up 38 percent from November – about double the industry’s estimated increase. Incentive spending was competitive with industry-wide levels, according to J.D. Power PIN estimates, and remains below many Asian and domestic competitors. “All four GM brands increased their sales year over year in December and we were strong across the board in cars, crossovers and pic…

William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com January 3, 2013 Porsche Cars North America - Up 61% Volkswagen of America - Up 35.4% BMW of North America - Up 34.8% American Honda - Up 26.2% Mazda North American Operations - Up 21.9% Audi of America - Up 17.3% Hyundai Motor America - Up 17% Volvo Cars of North America - Up 15.1% Toyota Motor Sales - Up 13.2% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 12% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 10% Subaru of America, Inc - Up 8.8% General Motors - Up 5% Ford Motor Company - Up 2% Nissan North America - Down 1.6% Kia Motors America - Down 9.7% Mitsubishi Motors North America - Down 18% American Suzuki Motor Corporation - Down 24.2% Willi…

VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS 35.1 PERCENT INCREASE IN 2012 U.S. SALES - Company delivers over twice the volume sold in 2009, best calendar year since 1973 – - December sales total 44,005 units, a 35.4 percent increase and the best December since 1970 – • Brand achieves a 35.1 percent increase with 438,133 units delivered and 28 consecutive months of growth • Chattanooga-built Passat, sold 117,023 units, its best year ever and a 413.7 percent increase versus 2011; 14,462 units in December • Jetta Sedan sales total 13,102 units in December and 146,478 year-to-date • 2012 Beetle achieved 3,182 units in December • Golf up 15.9 percent, Tiguan up 22.1 percent and Touareg up 40.1 perc…

Porsche Reports Best-Ever Sales in 2012; 21 percent increase over 2011 Record global and U.S. sales fueled by Cayenne, 911 models ATLANTA, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 it has achieved an all-time record for U.S. sales, with 35,043 cars sold in the U.S. in 2012. This compares to 29,023 cars sold in the U.S. in 2011, an increase of 21 percent. The previous record year for Porsche in the U.S. was 2007 when PCNA sold 34,693 cars. For December, PCNA sold 2,952 cars, an increase of 61 perce…

Audi sets new U.S. sales record of 139,310 vehicles in 2012; December ranks as best month ever Audi ends year with 24th consecutive month of record sales; all-time bests recorded across all regions, throughout model lineup HERNDON, Va., Jan 3, 2013 - Audi today announced that 2012 was the best year, and that December 2012 was the best month, in its history of selling new vehicles in the U.S. market. For the full year, Audi sold 139,310 new cars and SUVs to eclipse the previous sales record set a year earlier by 18.5%. Audi sales in the U.S. have increased 68.4% just since 2009. December 2012 marked the first time Audi monthly sales have topped 13,000 units, with stro…

Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Record Month And Sets Fourth Consecutive Yearly Sales Record - December sales represent best sales month in company history - Record-high annual sales of 336,441 mark fourth consecutive year of sales increases - 2012 sales increase 26 percent over 2011 CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record sales for December 2012 and also for full year 2012. The company sold 36,653 vehicles in December 2012 – the best sales month in Subaru history. Subaru also announced record-breaking annual sales of 336,441, which represents a 26 percent increase over 2011. This is the fourth consecutive year …

Kia Motors America Announces All-Time Best Full-Year Sales And U.S. Market Share For 2012 U.S. Sales Exceed 500,000 Vehicles for First Time in Company History; U.S. Market Share Increases for 18th Consecutive Year IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA), which previously announced it had surpassed its best-ever full-year sales total in less than 11 months, today reported all-time record sales in 2012 of 557,599 vehicles, a 14.9-percent increase over the previous best-ever mark set in 2011. As one of the fastest-growing car companies in the U.S. over the last five years[1], December sales of 39,178 units helped to extend KMA's streak of annu…

All-New Accord and Civic Drive Sharp Honda Monthly and Annual Sales Gains; ILX and RDX Fuel Acura Jump; American Honda Posts Best Annual Sales Result Since 2008 Honda Division annual sales up 23 percent, Acura annual sales up 26 percent TORRANCE, Calif. Buoyed by strong December 2012 U.S. sales of 132,774 units, an increase of 26.2 percent compared with December 2011, American Honda posted annual vehicle sales of 1,422,785 units in 2012, up 24.0 percent compared with 2011. This makes 2012 American Honda's fourth-best sales year ever, and its best sales result since 2008. Honda The Honda Division posted December 2012 sales of 116,740 units, an increase of 2…

Mercedes-Benz USA Hits Its Highest-Ever U.S. Volume With Sales Of 305,072 Mercedes-Benz, smart and Sprinter All Set Records MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest year on record with 305,072 vehicles sold in 2012, representing a 15.4% increase over the 264,460 vehicles sold during the same period in 2011. The Mercedes-Benz model line alone also recorded a record year with sales of 274,134 for the year, up 11.8%. Smart and Sprinter model lines both achieved their highest volumes under the MBUSA umbrella with smart sales increasing 92.2% to 10,009 while a record month for Sprinter took the brand to 20,929 for 20…

Nissan North America Sales Increase 9.5 Percent in 2012 -Nissan Division sets new yearly record with more than 1 million sales -Infiniti 2012 sales up 21.8 percent FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported record U.S. calendar year sales of 1,141,656 units versus 1,042,534 in 2011, an increase of 9.5 percent and the first time that the Nissan brand sold more than 1 million units in a calendar year.December Nissan North America sales were 99,290, down 1.6 percent from the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan Division sales in 2012 of 1,021,779 set a new record, and were up 8.2 percent versus last year’s 944,073. Nissan Division sales for Decem…

Hyundai Motor America Posts All-Time Full Year Sales Record - Best December ever - Sonata and Elantra both finish in the Top 10 in car retail sales - Sonata and Elantra both top 200K in sales - Sonata, Elantra, Veloster, Genesis, Equus have best-ever sales years COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced record sales of 59,435 vehicles in December, a 17 percent total sales increase and three percent retail sales increase compared with the same record-setting period a year ago. For the year, Hyundai sales were up nine percent versus 2011 in both retail and total sales. Sales to fleet accounts represented just 10 percent of…

MAZDA ACHIEVES BEST YEAR OF SALES SINCE 2007, BEST DECEMBER SINCE 1994 - Mazda3 achieves best calendar year sales ever in 2012 IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported December 2012 U.S. sales of 27,251 vehicles, representing an increase of 21.9 percent versus last year, and the best December since 1994. On a year-to-date basis, MNAO reported 277,046 vehicles sold in 2012, exceeding 2011 by 10.6 percent, and representing the company's best full calendar-year of sales since 2007. Key December and CY2012 sales notes: MNAO saw its best December sales results since 1994 with a total of 27,251 vehicles. MNAO achie…

BMW Group Achieves Best Sales Year Ever in the U.S. BMW reports best December ever MINI reports best December and best ever U.S. sales year Woodcliff Lake, NJ - January 3, 2013… In 2012, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) achieved its best sales since the previous record year of 2007 retailing 347,583 vehicles, up 13.8 percent compared to the 305,418 vehicles sold in 2011. BMW Group reported December sales of 43,855 vehicles, an increase of 34.8 percent from the 32,545 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. “To turn months of critically short supply into the best year ever for the BMW Group in the U.S. is a monumental achievement, emphasizi…

Volvo Announces December Sales Records Best December Since 2007 ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Jan. 3, 2013) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 6,150 units, a 15.1 percent increase from December 2011 and the best since 2007. For the year, U.S. sales ended 1.3 percent higher than 2011 with a total of 68,117 units sold. In 2012, the S60 sports sedan, one of two midsize luxury vehicles to earn IIHS' inaugural Top Safety Pick+ award, was the top seller with 23,356 units sold. The award-winning XC60 crossover finished the year in the second spot with 19,139 units sold, an impressive 48 percent increase versus 2011.

Mitsubishi Motors Reports Outlander Sport Sales Rise 15.4 Percent In December CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported December was its second-best-ever month of sales for Outlander Sport, up 15.4 percent compared to December 2011. Outlander Sport sales were 1,770 for the month, exceeded only by the 2,253 sales in September of this year. Sales during the 2012 calendar year for the fuel-efficient CUV, now manufactured in Normal, Illinois, were up almost 20 percent compared to the prior year. Lancer Evolution sales improved 39 percent in December and over the past 12 months have showed an increase of almost 19…

Toyota Motor Sales Reports December Sales Increase Annual Sales Top Two Million on Strength of New Products TORRANCE, Calif. (Jan. 3, 2013) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported December 2012 sales of 194,143 units, up 13.2 percent compared to the same period last year on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Unadjusted for 26 selling days in December 2012 versus 27 in December 2011, TMS sales were up 9 percent over the year-ago month. Toyota Division reported December sales of 163,536 units, up 11.2 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota Division sales increased 7 percent over 2011. Lexus Division reported total sales of 30,607 uni…

January 2012 Sales - Honda Motor Co. Sales up 9.3%, CR-V Sets January Sales Record, Civic up 49.5% TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2012 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today reported January 2012 monthly new-vehicle sales of 83,009, an increase of 8.8 percent over January 2011. The Honda Division posted January 2012 sales of 74,628, an increase of 9.3 percent year-over-year. In its first full month of sales, the all-new Honda CR-V set a January record with sales of 18,960, up 16.0 percent over last year's record-setting total of 16,339. The Civic also continued to build momentum with sales of 21,883, up an impressive 49.5 percent compared to January …

January 2012 Sales - Audi Sales up 19.7%, 13th Consecutive Record Setting Month HERNDON, VA--Feb. 1, 2012: Audi today reported its 13th straight record-setting month of sales with 9,354 vehicles sold in January 2012, topping the 7,812 vehicles sold in January 2011. Year-over-year vehicle sales increased 19.7% over 2011, the previous record set a year earlier. "Consumers are sending a strong signal that Audi is at the top of the luxury vehicle market," said Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen. "I'm optimistic that 2012 will be another pacesetting year." January results were buoyed by strong performance in the C and D segments, with sales f…

January 2012 Sales - BMW Group Sales up 5.8%; BMW up 3.1%, Mini up 21.2% WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ--Feb. 1, 2012: The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported January sales of 19,739 vehicles, an increase of 5.8 percent from the 18,656 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. "The January results are the springboard for a year that will be full of new model launches beginning with the arrival of the sixth generation 3 Series in mid-February," said President and CEO Ludwig Willisch. "Nationwide, inventories are low after the extraordinary sales in December and we're replenishing our dealers as fast as we can to meet the strong demand for our v…

January 2012 Sales - Chrysler Group Sales up 44%; Chrysler up 81%, Jeep up 37%, Ram up 42%, Dodge up 29% AUBURN HILLS, MI--Feb. 1, 2012: Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 101,149, a 44 percent increase compared with sales in January 2011 (70,118 units), the group's best January sales since 2008. Chrysler Group began the new year with its 22nd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains and eighth-consecutive month of sales increases of at least 20 percent. The Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, and Ram Truck brands each posted sales gains in January, led by the Chrysler brand's hardy 81 percent increase. Chrysler Group has beaten the indus…

January 2012 Sales - Hyundai Motors Sales up 15% FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA--Feb. 1, 2012: Hyundai Motor America today announced all-time record January sales of 42,694 units, up 15 percent versus 2011. Despite continued tight availability at Hyundai dealers across the nation, January retail sales were up 19 percent from last year due to continued strong performance throughout the Hyundai line-up, with the hot-selling Elantra up 13 percent and Genesis/Equus sales up 27 percent over last year. Fleet mix remains low at nine percent as the focus remains on optimizing dealer throughput and meeting consumer demand given ongoing production capacity constrain…

January 2012 Sales - Kia Motors Sales up 27.8%; IRVINE, CA.--Feb. 1, 2012: After reaching all-time sales and market share highs in 2011, Kia Motors America's (KMA) steep upward trajectory continued in the first month of 2012 with record January sales of 35,517 units, a 27.8-percent increase over the same period in 2011, and the brand's 17th straight monthly sales record. With popular vehicles such as the U.S.-built Optima midsize sedan and Soul urban passenger vehicle, which led January sales with 8,814 and 8,091 units sold, Kia continues to be one of the fastest growing car companies in the U.S. "Following a year of impressive milestones and hist…

January 2012 Sales - Mazda Sales up 68.2%; Mazda3 up 83.4% IRVINE, CA--Feb. 1, 2012: Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best January since 1994 with U.S. sales of 23,996 vehicles, accounting for a huge increase of 68.2 percent versus last year. Key January sales notes: Having the right cars on the dealer lots, combined with heavy advertising weights over the holiday season raising shopper awareness, resulted in many Mazda vehicles reporting record sales. Mazda2 celebrated its best-ever sales month with 3,030 vehicles, accounting for a 532.6 percent increase. Mazda3 sales of 9,200 vehicles accounted for a 83.4 percent …

January 2012 Sales - Mercedez-Benz Sales up 25.8%; Diesel Sales up 62% MONTVALE, NJ--Feb. 1, 2012: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) started the year off strong with a 25.8% increase for January 2012 (21,726 vs. 17,273) making this the highest January in the company's history. Strong demand in both the Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles and SUVs fueled sales for the month with the sporty C-Class --the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers --as the volume leader posting sales of 6,525, up 56.4%. The 9th generation E-Class followed with sales of 4,097 and the versatile M-Class rounded out the top three with sales of…

January 2012 Sales - Mitsubishi Motors Sales down 17.6% CYPRESS, CA, Feb. 1, 2012: Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported January 2012 sales of 4,711 units, down 17.6 percent from January 2011. "January was an encouraging month in several respects," said MMNA President & CEO Yoichi Yokozawa. "Many Mitsubishi dealerships showed healthy increases for the month and we are gaining great momentum from the roll-out of our exciting new all-electric Mitsubishi i." The Mitsubishi i will be available for customer test drives at i-certified Mitsubishi dealerships across the U.S., beginning in March, and the Mitsubishi i will be available f…

January 2012 Sales - Nissan North America Sales up 10.4%; Nissan up 12.5%, Infiniti down 8.2% FRANKLIN, TN--Feb. 1, 2012: Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) maintained momentum from a strong 2011 finish with January sales of 79,313 units versus 71,847 units a year earlier, an increase of 10.4 percent. Nissan Division sales rose 12.5 percent for the month to 72,517 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased 8.2 percent from the prior year, 6,796 units. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan Division delivered 72,517 units in January, an increase of 12.5 percent over the 64,442 units sold in January 2011. Nissan set a new January record for Versa sales with 9,…

January 2012 Sales - Porsche Sales up 6% ATLANTA--Feb. 1, 2012: 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 January 2012 sales of 2,550 vehicles. The sales compare to 2,400 vehicles sold last year -- a 6 percent increase. "We are about to launch the new seventh generation 911 on February 4th and we have a limited supply of Boxster models, which ceased production in 2011 to prepare for changeover to the new model," said President and CEO, Detlev von Platen. "For these reasons, we are extremely pleased with …

January 2012 Sales - Subaru of America Sales up 21%; Impreza up 175% CHERRY HILL, NJ--Feb. 1, 2012 -- Led by remarkable sales for the all-new Impreza, Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record vehicle sales for January 2012 of 22,807 vehicles, a gain of 21% over January 2011. The impressive results for January follow a record year in 2011 that ended with 266,989 Subaru vehicles sold. The all-new Impreza was up 175% in January and recorded the best month in its history. The Impreza is proving a hit with consumers due to its combination of 36mpg highway fuel economy, standard all-wheel drive and new styling. Demand for the company's Legacy a…

January 2012 Sales - Toyota Motor Co. Sales up 7.5%; Toyota up 20.1%, Lexus down 4.6% TORRANCE, CA--Feb. 1, 2012: Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. reported monthly sales results of 124,540 units as momentum from the fourth quarter of last year picked up speed in January. With 24 selling days in January 2011 and 2012, sales increased 7.5 percent over the year-ago month on a daily selling rate (DSR) and unadjusted raw volume basis. Driven by an increase in sales of the all-new 2012 Camry and Camry hybrid, the Toyota Division posted January sales of 112,266 units, an increase of 9.0 percent compared to the same period last year. The Lexus Divisi…

January 2012 Sales - Volkswagen Sales up 47.9% HERNDON, VA--Feb. 1, 2012 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 27,209 units sold in January, a 47.9 percent increase over prior year sales. "We ended 2011 strong and are seeing the momentum continue into 2012 with a 47.9 percent increase, demonstrating our growth strategy continues to take root," said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "With the today's release of our much-anticipated Game Day ad, 'The Dog Strikes Back,' our relentless focus on the core pillars of the business, and a full line-up of new and refreshed vehicles, Volkswagen is off to a …

GM U.S. Sales Increase 5 percent in October Retail sales up 7 percent, fleet down 2 percent DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported its highest October sales in the United States since 2007, with deliveries up 5 percent versus a year ago to 195,764 vehicles. Year-over-year sales to retail customers were up 7 percent and sales to fleet customers were down 2 percent. “GM had a solid October in a month that was marked by a devastating national tragedy,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president, U.S. sales operations. “All of us at GM are deeply saddened by the loss of life and the extensive damage caused by the storms, but we’re really encouraged by …

Chrysler Group LLC Reports October 2012 U.S. Sales Increased 10 Percent; Best October Sales in Five Years Best October sales since 2007 31st-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in October compared with same month a year ago FIAT brand sales up 89 percent in October; largest year-over-year percentage increase of any Chrysler Group brand Both Fiat 500 and Fiat 500 Cabrio record sizeable sales gains Dodge brand sales up 20 percent; best October sales since 2007 Dodge Dart earns 5-star safety rating from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and 2012 Top Safety Pi…

VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS OCTOBER SALES - Company reports 34,311 units delivered, a 22.4 percent increase for the month of October- • Best October since 1972 with 34,311 units sold and a 22.4 percent increase over the prior year and a 35.6 percent increase year-to-date • Best year-to-date since 1973 • 26 consecutive months of year-on-year growth • Best October ever for Passat and Tiguan with 8,355 and 2,752 units sold respectively • Jetta Sedan achieved sales of 11,253 units • High-mileage, clean diesel TDI models account for 24 percent of sales in October Herndon, VA, Nov 1, 2012 - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 34,311 units sold in October, a 22.…

Audi sets all-time U.S. October sales record with 14.5% increase, marking 22th consecutive month of record sales Premium category vehicles (A8, A7, A6, and Q7) represent nearly 34.1% of October Audi customer deliveries HERNDON, Va., Oct 31, 2012 - Audi today reported record-setting October sales of 11,708 new vehicles representing a 14.5% increase above the previous record set in October of last year. October also stands as the 22th consecutive month of record U.S. performance by the brand with the four rings. Sales of Audi premium category vehicles (the Audi A8, Audi A7, Audi A6, and Audi Q7) equal 34.1% of total October sales further demonstrating the brand’s upwar…

Ford Small Car Sales Reach Highest October in 11 Years; F-Series Sees Best October Sales Since 2004 Ford October small car sales total 25,493 vehicles – the company’s strongest October small car sales in 11 years – with a 54 percent increase year over year Escape compact utility sales increased 4 percent for the month; 19,832 Escape sales mark best October sales since 2001 In its first full month on sale, C-MAX sells 3,182 vehicles F-Series posts its best October sales since 2004, providing its 15th consecutive year-over-year monthly sales increase; sales totaled 56,497 pickups – an 8 percent increase U.S. sales at the Ford Motor Company total 168,456 vehicl…

American Honda Reports October Sales: Double-Digit Accord Gains Fueled by All-New Model; Acura RDX Sets Record, Up 62 Percent Honda Division sales up 8.7 percent, Acura sales up 9.4 percent TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 – American Honda today reported October 2012 U.S. sales of 106,973 units, an increase of 8.8 percent compared with October 2011. The Honda Division posted October 2012 sales of 94,810 units, an increase of 8.7 percent compared with October 2011. Acura U.S. October sales of 12,163 units increased 9.4 percent compared with October 2011. Honda Accord leads all Honda vehicles in October with sales of 28,349 units, posting a 25-percent gain compared to t…

Chrysler Group LLC Reports November 2012 U.S. Sales Increased 14 Percent; Best November Sales in Five Years Best November sales since 2007 32nd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in November compared with same month a year ago FIAT brand sales up 123 percent in November; largest year-over-year percentage increase of any Chrysler Group brand Fiat 500 sets sales record for month of November FIAT brand expands product lineup with four additional models at Los Angeles Auto Show – Fiat 500e, Fiat 500L, Fiat 500L Trekking, and Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio Dodge brand sales up 32 perce…

GM U.S. Sales Down on Lower Rental Volume DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported July U.S. sales of 201,237 vehicles, down 6 percent compared with a year ago. Sales to retail customers declined 3 percent. Sales to rental fleet customers declined 41 percent, in line with the company’s previous guidance. In July, Cadillac sales were up 21 percent thanks to strong across-the-board results for the CTS, Escalade, SRX and the all-new XTS. “Cadillac hit a home run and our newest Chevrolets and Buicks are performing very well,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president, U.S. Sales Operations. “Signs of a housing recovery and good news on consumer confidence and h…

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA ANNOUNCES OCTOBER SALES FRANKLIN, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2012) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported October U.S. sales of 79,685 units versus 82,346 units a year earlier, down 3.2 percent. Nissan Division sales decreased 6.0 percent for the month at 70,928 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles were up 27.6 percent over the prior year, to 8,757 units. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan Division posted sales of 70,928 units, down 6.0 percent from last October’s 75,484 units. Sales of the all-new, 2013 Altima increased 12.8 percent to 24,623 units. The all-new Altima debuted this summer. Calendar year-to-date Altima sales now stand up 16.3 percent year…

Ford Fusion Achieves Best-Ever July Sales, Explorer Best July Sales in Six Years, F-Series Gains for 12th Straight Month Ford Fusion sales increase 21 percent – the best July ever – with 23,326 vehicles sold Explorer posts best July sales since 2006 with 11,313 vehicles sold F-Series sales total 49,314 vehicles, marking 12 straight months of monthly sales gains Ford Motor Company’s July U.S. sales totaled 173,966 – a 4 percent decline due to lower fleet sales; July retail sales grow 2 percent compared with last year DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 1, 2012 – Ford Motor Company’s U.S. retail sales increased 2 percent in July versus year-ago levels, driven by strong retai…

Porsche Reports Record Sales Month; 41 percent increase over last October YTD sales up 13 percent over 2011 ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 October 2012 sales of 3,211 vehicles. This compares to 2,270 vehicles sold last October, for an increase of 41 percent. For the year, Porsche has sold 28,226 cars in the U.S., a 13 percent increase over last October's year-to-date sales of 24,934. Sales of the new Porsche Boxster and 911 models were extremely strong for the month. The …

C-MAX Lineup Success Helps Drive Ford’s Small Car Sales to 12-Year High; F-Series Marks Best November Since 2005 Ford U.S. November small car sales total 26,848 vehicles – a 76 percent increase compared with last year and the company’s strongest November small car sales in 12 years C-MAX Hybrids sales gain momentum with 4,848 vehicles in November, a 52 percent increase compared with October; Ford posts best-ever month for electrified vehicle sales F-Series has its 16th consecutive year-over-year monthly sales increase and fourth month in a row with more than 50,000 sales; this marks F-Series’ best November sales since 2005, with 56,299 pickups sold – an 18 perc…

Chrysler Group LLC Reports July 2012 U.S. Sales Increased 13 Percent; Best July Sales in Five Years Best July sales since 2007 28th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in July compared with same month a year ago Chrysler brand sales up 35 percent; best July sales since 2008 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan sets sales record for month of July Chrysler 300 flagship sedan posts 41 percent increase; best July sales since 2008 Chrysler Town & Country minivan records double-digit sales gain and best July since 2006 FIAT brand sales up 22 percent; sets sales record for mon…

GM U.S. Car Sales Rise 29 percent in September Total sales up 1.5 percent DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported its highest September U.S. sales since 2008: 210,245 vehicles, up 1.5 percent compared with a year ago. New products helped drive a 29 percent increase in passenger car sales. Sales of GM’s mini, small and compact cars alone were up a combined 97 percent, and all GM brands increased their retail sales. “Passenger cars have been the launch point for a broad and deep GM product offensive,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president of U.S. sales operations. “Auto sales will continue to be a bright spot for the U.S. economy, which is particul…

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported October U.S. sales of 18,622 vehicles, representing an increase of 1.6 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through October are up 8.8 percent (8.4 percent DSR) versus last year, with 228,104 vehicles sold. Key October sales notes: Mazda2 celebrated its best-ever October, up 18 percent year-over-year with 1,124 vehicles sold. Mazda3 also achieved its best October ever with 9,518 vehicles sold, up 34 percent year-over-year. In particular, the SKYACTIV-equipped model represented 81.5 percent of all Mazda3 vehicles sold for the month. Sales of the all-new 2013 Ma…

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA BREAKS ALL-TIME NOVEMBER SALES RECORD Hyundai Elantra, Azera and All-New Santa Fe, receive ALG’s award for the highest residual value in their class; all post solid sales gains Elantra sees sales gain of 28 percent COSTA MESA, Calif., December 3, 2012 – Hyundai Motor America today announced record sales of 53,487 vehicles in November, an eight percent total sales increase compared with the same record-setting period a year ago. Sales are also up eight percent for the first eleven months of the year. “The Black Friday sales period once again provided a strong boost for Hyundai in the back half of the month and helped break our all-time…

Audi sets all-time U.S. July sales record with 28% increase Audi reports 19th consecutive month of record sales; premium category vehicles (A8, A7, A6, and Q7) represents 30.4% of July demand HERNDON, Va., Jul 31, 2012 - Audi established a new July record, with sales of 11,707 new vehicles representing a 28% increase above the old mark set in July 2011. The best July in the brand’s U.S. history also stands as the 19th consecutive month of record performance. The results for the first seven months of 2012 set a year-to-date record, as well. Sales of Audi premium category vehicles (the Audi A8, Audi A7, Audi A6, and Audi Q7) jumped 20% to equal 30.4% of total July s…

VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS A 34.4 PERCENT SALES INCREASE IN SEPTEMBER - Best September since 1972 with 36,339 units sold and a 37.2 percent increase year-to-date - • 25 consecutive months of year-on-year growth • Best September ever for Passat and Tiguan with 9,500 and 2,202 units sold, respectively • Best September for Beetle since 2003 • Best September for Golf since 2007 • Jetta Sedan achieved sales of 12,584 units • High-mileage, clean diesel TDI models account for 23.9 percent of sales in September. Herndon, VA, Oct 2, 2012 - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 36,339 units sold in September, a 34.4 percent increase over prior year sales, a 37.2…

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced best-ever October sales with 42,452 units sold, a 12.6-percent increase over the same period in 2011. October once again saw KMA's U.S.-built* vehicles – the Optima midsize sedan and Sorento CUV – take the top sales honors. Kia's year-to-date sales are up 17.8-percent over 2011. Awareness, perception and consideration for the Kia brand continue to improve through a series of high-profile partnerships and initiatives. In October, Kia debuted a new Optima ad campaign featuring NBA superstar and brand ambassador Blake Griffin, and unveiled four Justice League superhero-inspired custom c…

VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS NOVEMBER 2012 SALES - Company reports a 35 percent increase year-to-date and 102,228 units ahead of last year’s pace - • Best November since 1973 with 36,728 units sold and a 29.3 percent increase over the prior year • Brand achieves a 35 percent increase year-to-date and 27 consecutive months of year-on-year growth • Best November and year-to-date ever for Passat and Tiguan with 10,544 and 2,815 units sold respectively • Jetta Sedan achieved sales of 11,977 units • High-mileage, clean diesel TDI models account for 21 percent of year-to-date sales Herndon, VA, Dec 3, 2012 - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 36,728 units del…

VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS 27.3% SALES INCREASE IN JULY – Best July since 1973 with 37,014 units sold – • Best year-to-date sales since 1973, a 34.1 percent increase • Best July ever for Passat with 9,007 units • Jetta Sedan achieved sales of 11,666 units • Best July ever for Tiguan, 2,966 units • High-mileage, clean diesel TDI models account for 19.4 percent of sales in July. Herndon, VA, Aug 1, 2012 - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 37,014 units sold in July, a 27.3 percent increase over prior year sales, a 34.1 percent increase year-to-date and the best July since 1973. “Volkswagen has proven demand and enthusiasm for our products wi…

Ford Small Car Sales Reach Decade High; Escape has Best-Ever September; Ford F-Series Hit Best September in 5 Years Ford small car sales totaled 24,628 vehicles in September – the company’s best U.S. small car sales since 2002 and a 73 percent increase year-over-year Escape compact utility sales increased 14 percent for the month; 23,148 Escape sales mark best-ever September sales F-Series produces its 14th consecutive year-over-year sales increase in September, reaching its best September since 2007; total sales were 55,077 pickups – a 1 percent increase Ford Motor Company U.S. sales total 174,976 vehicles in September, unchanged from a year ago; retail sales…

MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported record October sales of 23,978 for its Mercedes-Benz models, up 5.9%, delivering a record year-to-date total of 215,596 new vehicles to customers, up 11.9%. Combined sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, smart and Sprinter for the month totaled a record for MBUSA overall with sales of 26,642, up 9.0%, bringing the year-to-date total to 240,973 up 15.8%. "Despite the challenges of a storm of this magnitude and the incredible hardship in the Northeast, our strongest market, we managed to achieve another record month," said Steve Cannon, president and CEO, MBUSA. "We're still optimis…

William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com December 3, 2012 Porsche Cars North America - Up 71% Subaru of America - Up 59.7% American Honda - Up 38.9% BMW Group U.S. - Up 38.8% Volkswagen of America - Up 29.3% Volvo Cars of North America - Up 26.8% Audi of America - Up 24.4% American Suzuki Motor Corporation - Up 22% Mazda North American Operations - Up 17.7% Toyota Motor Sales - Up 17.2% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 15.6% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 14% Nissan North America - Up 12.9% Kia Motors America - Up 10.9% Hyundai Motor America - Up 8% Ford Motor Company - Up 6% General Motors - Up 3% Mitsubishi Motors North America - Down 4.3% Jaguar Land Rover N…

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA SALES INCREASE 16.2% IN JULY Nissan Division achieves record July car sales Infiniti sales increase 56.8% from prior year FRANKLIN, Tenn. (Aug. 1, 2012) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported July U.S. sales of 98,341 units versus 84,601 units a year earlier, up 16.2 percent. Nissan Division sales increased 12.3 percent for the month at 86,722 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles were up 56.8 percent over the prior year, to 11,619 units. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan Division posted sales of 86,722 units, up 12.3 percent from last July’s 77,191 units. Sales of the Nissan Altima achieved a July record of 26,602, up 24.7 perc…

Chrysler Group LLC Reports September 2012 U.S. Sales Increased 12 Percent; Best September Sales in Five Years Best September sales since 2007 30th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Third-quarter sales up 13 percent versus same quarter a year ago Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in September compared with same month a year ago FIAT brand sets all-time sales record with 51 percent increase Both Fiat 500 and Fiat 500 Cabrio record sizeable sales gains Dodge brand sales up 18 percent; best September sales since 2007 Sales of the all-new Dodge Dart up 72 percent compared with previous month as produc…

BMW Group U.S. Reports July 2012 Sales BMW brand up 9.4 percent year-to-date MINI brand up 9.5 percent year-to-date, best July ever Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 1, 2012… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported July sales of 27,152 vehicles, an increase of 4 percent from the 26,120 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group is up 9.5 percent on sales of 185,715 in the first seven months of 2012 compared to 169,641 in the same period in 2011. “High summer is typically a time for vacations rather than car buying which makes the July result satisfying, especially with the unsteady economy and the very short supply of ne…

Record-setting November sales push Audi to new all-time yearly high - Premium category vehicles (A8, A7, A6, and Q7) help achieve new annual and monthly sales records, representing nearly 33% of November Audi deliveries HERNDON, Va., Dec 3, 2012 - Audi today reported its 23rd consecutive month of record sales with November volume reaching 12,067 cars and SUVs, up 24.4% from the 9,700 models sold a year earlier. The fourth-best month in Audi of America history also propelled the brand to a new annual mark with a month to go the year. Audi year-to-date sales at the end of November stood at 124,469 vehicles, easily eclipsing the annual sales record of 117,561 s…

Porsche Reports September Sales up 26 Percent Over 2011 YTD sales increase of 10.37 percent Atlanta – October 2, 2012 – 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 September 2012 sales of 2,736 vehicles. This compares to 2,170 vehicles sold last September, for an increase of 26.08 percent. For the year, Porsche has sold 25,015 cars in the U.S., a 10.37 percent increase over last September’s year-to-date sales of 22,664. Sales of the Porsche Cayenne sport utility increased 47.3 percent for the month versus last September and th…

Toyota Motor Sales Reports Increase In October Sales TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported October 2012 sales results of 155,242 units, an increase of 15.8 percent compared to the same period last year on both a daily selling rate (DSR) and a raw volume basis. The Toyota Division posted October total sales of 135,392 units, an increase of 16.8 percent on a DSR basis from October 2011. The Lexus Division reported total sales of 19,850 units, up 9.7 percent. “Our main focus is on those dealing with the after effects of Hurricane Sandy and supporting the recovery efforts,” said Bob Carter, Toyota senior vice president …

Kia Motors America Announces Best-Ever November Sales And 27th Consecutive Monthly Sales Record U.S. Sales Surpass 500,000 Vehicles for First Time in Company History; Annual Sales Up 17.3 Percent IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) has been one of the fastest-growing car companies in the U.S. over the last five years[1], and November saw the brand achieve its 27th straight month of record sales with 41,055 units sold, a 10.9-percent increase over the same period in 2011. Year-to-date sales are up 17.3 percent over 2011, and the brand achieved another important milestone in November with the sale of its 500,000th vehicle in 2012 –…

American Honda Reports July Auto Sales: CR-V Sets Seventh Consecutive Monthly Sales Record; Acura RDX Sales Up More Than 142 Percent Honda division sales up 46.4 percent, Acura sales up 36.4 percent 08/01/2012 - TORRANCE, Calif. American Honda today reported July 2012 U.S. sales of 116,944 units, an increase of 45.3 percent compared with July 2011 (an increase of 57.4 percent based on the daily selling rate*). The Honda Division posted July 2012 sales of 104,119 units, an increase of 46.4 percent compared with July 2011. Acura’s U.S. July sales of 12,825 units increased 36.4 percent compared with July 2011. Honda Honda division posts best seventh-month year-to-d…

Audi sets all-time U.S. September sales record with 26.5% increase Audi reports 21st consecutive month of record sales; premium category vehicles (A8, A7, A6, and Q7) represent 35.7% of September demand HERNDON, Va., Oct 1, 2012 - Audi today reported its 21st consecutive month of record performance with sales of 12,302 new vehicles representing a 26.5% increase above the old mark set in September 2011. Total Audi sales year-to-date increased 18.5% from last year, with September setting the record for the period January through September, with 100,694 vehicles sold. Audi already has exceeded 100,000 U.S. sales for the third time ever, and September 2012 stands as the t…

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 26,119 sales for the month of October, a 30 percent increase over October 2011. The company also announced record breaking annual sales of 271,582 – a 26 percent increase over 2011. This represents a historic high for Subaru of America. Subaru sales for 2012 have surpassed the previous sales record of 266,989 vehicles set just last year. This marks the company's fifth year of sales growth and fourth successive sales record. Year-to-date sales for Impreza have increased 165 percent over 2011. Year-to-date sales for newly-refreshed Outback and Legacy models have increased 14 percent…

Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Best November Sales In Company History November 2012 sales increase 60 percent over November 2012 Subaru year-to-date sales increase 28 percent Best November for Outback, Legacy and Impreza models CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 28,206 sales for the month of November, a 60 percent increase over November 2011. The company also announced record-breaking annual sales of 299,788 vehicles which represent a 28 percent increase over 2011 and just 222 vehicles short of achieving 300,000 sales for the first time in company history. Following the November close, on Dec. 1, 2…

MAZDA REPORTS JULY SALES - Mazda SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY accounts for more than half of total vehicle sales for the month of July- IRVINE, Calif. (August 1, 2012) - Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported July U.S. sales of 19,318 vehicles, representing a decrease of 7.0 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through July are up 13.9 percent (13.9 percent DSR) versus last year, with 163,115 vehicles sold. Key July sales notes: In the U.S., since the addition of the Mazda CX-5 to the SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY vehicle line-up, SKYACTIV vehicle sales have increased from 24.0 percent (February 2012) to 60.0 perecent of total vehicle sales for the mont…

BMW Group U.S. Reports September 2012 Sales BMW brand up 4.9 percent year-to-date MINI brand up 16.6 percent year-to-date, best September ever Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 2, 2012… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported September sales of 26,660 vehicles, an increase of 3.5 percent from the 25,749 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group is up 7.1 percent on sales of 234,928 in the first nine months of 2012 compared to 219,314 in the same period in 2011. “The economic indicators and consumer confidence are showing improvement and the traffic in our showrooms is further encouraging our optimism for the fourth q…

Subaru of America, Inc. July Sales Mark Eight Consecutive Months of Sales Gains Subaru year-to-date sales are up 23 percent CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record sales for the month of July of 25,183 vehicles, a 16 percent increase over July 2011. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 189,487 – an impressive 23 percent increase over prior year. Month-over-month sales for the 36 MPG all-wheel drive Impreza doubled. The recently refreshed Outback – which is now available with new Eyesight driver assistance technology – saw a 10 percent sales increase over July 2011. "Subaru products represent saf…

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER SALES FRANKLIN, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2012) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported September U.S. sales of 91,907 units versus 92,964 units a year earlier, down 1.1 percent. Nissan Division sales decreased 2.4 percent for the month at 82,462 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles were up 11.4 percent over the prior year, to 9,445 units. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan Division posted sales of 82,462 units, down 2.4 percent from last September’s 84,485 units. Sales of the Nissan Rogue crossover rose 12.7 percent to 12,106 units, setting a new volume record for September. Pathfinder SUV sales rose 38.7 percent over a year ago, t…

COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 50,271 vehicles in October, a four percent total sales decline compared with the same record-setting period a year ago. Sales are up 8.2 percent through the first 10 months of the year versus 2011. "October was a somewhat challenging month for us and the industry," said Dave Zuchowski, executive vice president of sales. "It appears industry volume may have temporarily stalled due to a blend of an extremely tight and undecided Presidential race, lingering economic uncertainty tied to 'fiscal cliff' anxiety, and the devastating impact Hurricane Sandy had on our dealers and mil…