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HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA REPORTS JUNE AND MID-YEAR SALES Beats all-time sales record for the first half of the year Best June ever Equus has best month ever COSTA MESA, Calif., July 3, 2012 – Hyundai Motor America, the most fuel-efficient automaker in the U.S., today announced an all-time June sales record of 63,813 units, up eight percent over last year’s all-time June record. Retail-only sales were up nine percent. For the first half of the year, sales are up 10 percent to a record 356,669 units, with retail sales up 13 percent. “Despite a slight softening in May and June from the surprisingly strong industry retail sales pace for the first four months of…
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Subaru of America, Inc. Breaks June Sales Record -- June marks seventh consecutive month of sales gains for the brand -- June sales increase 40 percent over prior month -- Subaru year-to-date sales are up 24 percent CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 3, 2012 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record sales for June 2012 of 27,702 vehicles, a 40 percent gain over June 2011. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 164,304 – a 24 percent gain over prior year. June sales for the all-new 2012 Impreza continue to climb. Sales for the 36 MPG all-wheel drive Impreza are up 146 percent over June 2011. Outback and Legacy models also enjoyed 17 and 12 percent month-over…
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Nissan North America Sales Increase 28.2% in June - Nissan Division achieves record June sales - FRANKLIN, Tenn. - Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported June U.S. sales of 92,237 units versus 71,940 units a year earlier, up 28.2 percent. Nissan Division sales increased 24.6 percent for the month at 81,801 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles were up 66.1 percent over the prior year, to 10,436 units. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan Division posted 81,801 sales, a June record and up 24.6 percent from last June's 65,659 units. Nissan Juke sales of 3,101 units represented an increase of 52.7 percent from the prior year, a June record. Nissan Rogue also achieved bes…
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Toyota Sales Increase More Than 60 Percent in June 2012 TORRANCE, Calif. (July 3, 2012) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported June 2012 sales results of 177,795 units, an increase of 54.3 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 June 2012 compared to 26 selling days in June 2011, TMS sales were up 60.3 percent from the year-ago month. The Toyota Division posted June total sales of 157,773 units, an increase of 51.7 percent on a DSR basis from June 2011. On a raw volume basis, Toyota Division sales were up 57.5 percent from the year-ago month. For the f…
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BMW Group U.S. Reports June 2012 Sales BMW brand up 11.3 percent year-to-date MINI brand up 7.5 percent, new year-to-date record Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 3, 2012… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported June sales of 27,720 vehicles, an increase of 3.2 percent from the 26,865 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group is up 10.5 percent on sales of 158,563 in the first six months of 2012 compared to 143,521 in the same period in 2011. “The June numbers continue the solid, consistent growth we predicted but, most important, the first six months of the year are setting the stage for even better results ahead,…
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American Honda Reports June Auto Sales: 48-Percent Surge Nets Best June Sales Since 2008; Honda CR-V and Acura RDX Set Best-Ever June Records Honda division sales up 45 percent, Acura sales up 76 percent 07/03/2012 - TORRANCE, Calif. American Honda today reported June 2012 U.S. sales of 124,808 units, an increase of 48.8 percent compared with June 2011 (an increase of 43.3 percent based on the daily selling rate*). The Honda Division posted June 2012 sales of 109,438 units, an increase of 45.6 percent compared with June 2011. Acura's U.S. June sales of 15,370 units increased 76.5 percent compared with June 2011. Honda - CR-V sets sixth-consecutive monthly sales recor…
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IRVINE, Calif. (July 3, 2012) - Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported June U.S. sales of 19,911 vehicles, representing an increase of 3.1 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through June are up 17.5 percent (16.0 percent DSR) versus last year, with 143,797 vehicles sold. Key June sales notes: In response to global demand far outstripping expectations for Mazda's SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY,Mazda Motor Corporation has announced it will double production capacity of the state-of-the-art powertrain at its engine plant in Hiroshima, Japan. In the U.S., Mazda's total SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY vehicle sales for June (comprised of CX-5 and certain models of M…
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AMERICAN SUZUKI JUNE 2012 SALES UP 1 PERCENT American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today reported June 2012 sales of 2,299 units, up 1 percent from last year. This is the second consecutive month of year over year sales growth fueled by a competitive 0% APR program on all models, which will continue into July. June’s sales increase was led by a 5 percent sales increase of the multipurpose SX4 Crossover and spirited Sedan. Grand Vitara sales remained steady with a 2 percent increase over June 2011. Note: No sales chart was made available at the time of this posting. View full article
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VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS 34.2% SALES INCREASE IN JUNE - Brand ends first half of 2012 with 208,725 and 35.4 percent increase - • First half 2012 up 35.4 percent with 208,725 units sold and 38,170 for the month, marking the best June and best first half since 1973 • Passat sales reach over 10,000 units for the fourth consecutive month, with 10,252 sold • Best June sales for Tiguan with 2,885 units sold • Beetle sales of 2,914 marked the best June since 2002 • High-mileage, clean diesel TDI models account for 19.2 percent of sales in June, up 21.5 percent versus the prior year Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 38,170 units sold in…
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VOLVO ANNOUNCES JUNE SALES ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (July 3, 2012) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 7,107 units, a 0.1 percent increase from June 2011. Year-to-date sales are down 4.6 percent over the first half of 2011. The top seller for the month was the award-winning S60 sports sedan with 2,649 units sold, followed by the XC60 with 1,626 units sold, a 20.5 percent increase from June 2011. New Volvo buyers benefit from Volvo's Safe + Secure Coverage Plan. A complimentary program, Safe + Secure wraps a comprehensive list of benefits into one package. Specifically, it provides: 5 years/50,000 miles of New Car Warranty 5 years/50,000 miles…
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Retail sales up 18% for the month Atlanta - July 3, 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 June 2012 sales of 3,002 vehicles. This compares to 2,546 vehicles sold last June, for an increase of 18 percent. For the year, Porsche has sold 16,450 cars in the U.S., a six percent increase over last year's sales of 15,542. "June was an exciting month for sports car fans as the all-new Boxster models arrived in Porsche dealerships right at the end of the month and joined the showroom next to the all-new 911 coupe and ca…
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KIA MOTORS AMERICA COMPLETES BEST FIRST HALF SALES IN COMPANY HISTORY WITH RECORD JUNE PERFORMANCE Fastest-Growing Car Company in the U.S.1 Breaks 150,000 Quarterly Sales Mark for First Time in Q2 and Achieves 22nd Consecutive Monthly Sales Record IRVINE, Calif., July 3, 2012 - Kia Motors America's (KMA) unprecedented momentum and growth reached new heights last month with best-ever June sales of 51,326 units, a 13.9-percent increase over the same period last year, contributing to the brand's best quarter ever of 150,647 units – topping more than 150,000 units in a three month period for the first time. Kia's streak of consecutive monthly sales records extended to 22 m…
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MBUSA POSTS RECORD SALES ACROSS ALL THREE BRANDS IN JUNE “Best Ever” Months for Mercedes-Benz at 22,231, smart at 1,017, Sprinter at 2,140 MONTVALE, N.J. – Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported combined sales of 25,388 with “Best Ever” months for its Mercedes-Benz, smart and Sprinter model lines. The 12.5% increase for the month brings the year-to-date total to 142,619, up 20.8 % and making this MBUSA’s highest first-half on record. Mercedes-Benz models posted June sales of 22,231, a 7.6 % improvement over June 2011, delivering a year-to-date total of 128,595 new vehicles to customers, up 15.9%. “This marks a historic milestone for Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. mark…
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Chrysler Group LLC Reports June 2012 U.S. Sales Increased 20 Percent; Best June Sales in Five Years Best June sales since 2007 27th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Second-quarter sales up 24 percent versus same period last year Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in June compared with same month a year ago FIAT brand sets sales record for fifth-consecutive month First-half FIAT brand sales surpass total sales in 2011 All-new 2013 Dodge Dart compact car begins arriving in dealership showrooms Chrysler brand sales up 63 percent; best June sales since 2008 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan sets sales re…
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Audi sets all-time U.S. monthly sales record with 26% gain in June <p>Audi today announced it sold more vehicles in June 2012 than in any month since entering the U.S. market 42 years ago. The new all-time monthly U.S. sales record of 12,664 vehicles sold in June beat the prior record of 12,655 vehicles sold in December 2011. June 2012 sales increased 26% over June 2011. The just concluded month also marks the 18th consecutive monthly sales record for the brand, as well as the highest sales numbers registered for the first half of any year at 65,158 in the January to June period. Year-to-date 2012 sales through June represented a 16.5% gain. Audi executives expr…
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Ford Motor Company June and Year-to-Date Sales Up 7%; Escape Sales Best Ever, While Fusion Posts June Record Ford Motor Company’s year-to-date U.S. sales through June increase 7 percent, totaling 1.14 million vehicles; June sales increase 7 percent from last year at 207,759 vehicles sold Ford Escape sales increase 28 percent – the vehicle’s best month ever; the all-new 2013 Escape is selling on dealer lots in less than five days Ford Fusion sales in June increase 17 percent – the best June sales performance ever Ford Explorer sales up 35 percent in June and 15 percent year to date Ford F-Series sales top 50,000 – the best June sales performance in five…
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January 2012 Sales - General Motors Sales down 6%; Buick down 21.3%, Cadillac down 29.1%, Chevrolet down 1.2%, GMC down 9.7% DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported total sales of 167,962 vehicles in the United States in January, down 6 percent compared with a very strong January 2011. “Chevrolet drove our performance once again and sales of our fuel-efficient new cars were especially good,” and Don Johnson, vice president, U.S. Sales Operations. “The strength that the economy and the auto industry showed in the fourth quarter carried into January, so we believe the year is off to a good start.” Chevrolet passenger car sales incr…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Increase 7 Percent in January; Focus, Escape, Explorer Drive Growth Ford Motor Company U.S. sales in January totaled 136,710 vehicles, a 7 percent gain compared with January 2011; retail sales increased 8 percent Focus contributed to 30 percent of Ford Motor Company sales growth in January, more than any other vehicle in the Ford product lineup. Focus sales were 14,400 vehicles, up 60 percent – the best January Focus sales performance since 2003 F-Series sales of 38,493 vehicles, up 8 percent. Ford has more than 75 percent share of the retail V6 full-size pickup market and most fuel-efficient full line of pickups on the market DEA…
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