2012 Sales Archive

Porsche Reports 71 Percent Increase in Sales, Best Sales Month Ever Year-to-date sales up 18 percent ATLANTA, Dec. 3, 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 a record November 2012 sales of 3,865 vehicles. This compares to 2,255 vehicles sold last November, for an increase of 71 percent. November 2012 was the best sales month ever for Porsche in the United States. For the year, Porsche has sold 32,091 cars in the U.S., an 18 percent increase over the same period last year when 27,189 cars were s…

Kia Motors America Begins Second Half Of 2012 With Best-Ever July Sales America's Fastest-Growing Car Company1 Achieves 23rd Consecutive Monthly Sales Record; Annual Sales up 15.9 Percent IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America's (KMA) record-setting momentum and growth continued last month with best-ever July sales of 48,074 units, a 5.6-percent increase over the same period last year. Kia's streak of consecutive year-over-year sales records now extends to a remarkable 23 months as the brand marches into the third quarter of 2012 well ahead of last year's all-time annual sales record pace. KMA's year-to-date sales are up 15.9 percent…

Kia Motors America Records Best Third Quarter And 25th Consecutive Monthly Sales Record In September Annual Sales Up 18.4 Percent for the Fastest-Growing Car Company in the U.S. Over the Last Five Years [1] IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) is the fastest growing car company in the United States and the brand's unprecedented momentum reached new highs in September, achieving a record third quarter and the 25th consecutive month of record sales, reaching 48,105 units, a 35.1-percent increase over the same period in 2011. September once again saw KMA's U.S.-built* vehicles take the top sales honors. The Optima midsize sedan sold…

Volvo Announces October Sales ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Nov. 1, 2012) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 4,200 units, a 14.3 percent decrease from October 2011. Year-to-date sales are down 2.2 percent over the first ten months of 2011. The top seller for the month was the XC60 crossover with 1,562 units sold, an 82.1 percent increase from October 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 of Complimentary Factory Scheduled Mai…

Nissan North America Sets New November Sales Record -Nissan and Infiniti brands each post record November sales- FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported record November U.S. sales of 96,197 units versus 85,182 units a year earlier, up 12.9 percent. Nissan Division set a new November record, with sales up 9.8 percent for the month over the prior year at 84,300 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles were 11,897, up 41.2 percent over the prior year, also a November record. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan Division posted sales of 84,300 units, up 9.8 percent from last November's 76,754 units, making it Nissan's best November ever. Pathfinder SUV sales…

Porsche Reports July Sales Retail sales up five percent year-to-date ATLANTA, Aug. 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 July 2012 sales of 2,803 vehicles. This compares to 2,768 vehicles sold last July, for an increase of one percent. For the year, Porsche has sold 19,253 cars in the U.S., a five percent increase over last year's sales of 18,310. "Our all-new Boxster and 911 models continue to be in high-demand," said PCNA's President and CEO, Detlev von Platen. In fact, for the year, we'…

Subaru of America, Inc. Sets September Sales Record Subaru continues ten month streak of month-over-month sales gains September sales 32% increase over 2011 Year-to-date sales of 245,463 represent a 25 percent increase over 2011 CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported sales of 27,683 vehicles for the month of September, a 32 percent increase over September 2011. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 245,463, which represents an impressive 25.5 percent increase over prior year. September sales for newly-refreshed Outback and Legacy models have increased 39 percent and 31 percent, respectively, over S…

BREA, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today reported October 2012 sales of 2,023 units, a 5% increase from October 2011. The newly refreshed Grand Vitara contributed to a 64% increase month over month, while SX4 sales remained steady with a 13% growth. View full article

Toyota Motor Sales Outpaces Industry with 17.2 Percent November Sales Increase TORRANCE, Calif. (Dec. 3, 2012) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported November 2012 sales results of 161,695 units, an increase of 17.2 percent compared to the same period last year on both a daily selling rate (DSR) and a raw volume basis. The Toyota Division posted November total sales of 138,976 units, an increase of 17.3 percent on a DSR basis from November 2011. “Replacement of vehicles damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Sandy is partially responsible for strong sales,” said Bill Fay, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager. “However, pent up dema…

Mitsubishi Motors Reports July Sales Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported July 2012 sales of 4,194 units, down 47.4 percent compared to July 2011. “Currently our sales are impacted by our models whose production was completed last summer,” said MMNA President & CEO Yoichi Yokozawa. “This condition will continue for the remainder of the summer.” Outlander Sport continues to be Mitsubishi’s top seller in the U.S., and production of the 2013 Outlander Sport began in Normal, Illinois in July. The vehicle will begin to become available at Mitsubishi dealerships in the U.S. by the end of this month. View full article

Toyota Motor Sales Reports Increase In September Sales TORRANCE, Calif., (Oct. 2, 2012) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September 2012 sales results of 171,910 units, an increase of 41.5 percent compared to the same period last year on both a daily selling rate (DSR) and a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 25 selling days in both September 2012 and in September 2011. The Toyota Division posted September total sales of 151,524 units, an increase of 42.3 percent on a DSR basis from September 2011. On a raw volume basis, Toyota Division sales were also up 42.3 percent from the year-ago month. “The auto industry had another very encouraging month in…

CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported October sales of the Outlander Sport were up 17.9 percent compared to the same month in 2011. Outlander Sport sales were 1,675 for the month, the second highest monthly total ever for the fuel efficient CUV, manufactured in Normal, Illinois. The monthly total was only exceeded by that of September 2012. For the January to September year-to-date, Outlander Sport sales are up 7.4 percent. "We are pleased at the consistent growth of the Outlander Sport, our top seller in the U.S," said MMNA President & CEO Yoichi Yokozawa. "This demonstrates that customers looking fo…

American Honda Reports All-Time Best November Sales: All-Time Record November for Company and Civic; RDX Fuels Double-Digit Acura Gain Honda Division sales up 41 percent, Acura sales up 23 percent TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2012 – American Honda reports an all-time record for the month of November, with November 2012 U.S. sales of 116,580 units, an increase of 38.9 percent compared with November 2011. The Honda Division posted November 2012 sales of 104,334 units, an increase of 41.0 percent compared with November 2011. Acura U.S. November sales of 12,246 units represents an increase of 23.6 percent over November 2011. Honda Segment-leading Civic breaks 12-year-ol…

Toyota Motor Sales Reports Rise in July 2012 Sales TORRANCE, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2012) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported July 2012 sales results of 164,898 units, an increase of 36.6 percent compared to the same period last year on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 24 selling days in July 2012 compared to 26 selling days in July 2011, TMS sales were up 26.1 percent from the year-ago month. The Toyota Division posted July total sales of 146,663 units, an increase of 36.7 percent on a DSR basis from July 2011. On a raw volume basis, Toyota Division sales were up 26.1 percent from the year-ago month. “Consumers are …

American Honda Reports September Sales: Accord 56-Percent Gain Fuels Honda Sales Surge; Acura RDX Sales Up More Than 119 Percent Honda Division sales up 29.3 percent, Acura sales up 43.5 percent TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 2, 2012 – American Honda today reported September 2012 U.S. sales of 117,211 units, an increase of 30.9 percent compared with September 2011. The Honda Division posted September 2012 sales of 102,845 units, an increase of 29.3 percent compared with September 2011. Acura’s U.S. September sales of 14,366 units increased 43.5 percent compared with September 2011. Honda Accord leads all Honda vehicles in September with 29,182 in sales posting a 56.6-per…

BMW Group U.S. Reports November 2012 Sales BMW brand up 45 percent in November - best month ever; 10.4 percent year-to-date increase MINI brand up 10.5 percent in November; 15.2 percent increase year-to-date - already surpassed 2011 sales record Woodcliff Lake, NJ - December 3, 2012… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported November sales of 36,461 vehicles, an increase of 38.8 percent from the 26,271 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group is up 11.3 percent on sales of 303,728 in the first eleven months of 2012 compared to 272,873 in the same period in 2011. “Supply is catching up with demand, making November…

American Suzuki July 2012 Sales BREA, CA, Aug. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today reported July 2012 sales of 2,266 units. Grand Vitara saw a 23% increase over July 2011 and continues a steady climb year over year, along with SX4s. View full article

American Suzuki September 2012 Sales BREA, Calif., Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today reported September 2012 sales of 1,921 units. SX4 sales were up 1% year over year and continue to lead sales with a 2% year to date sales increase. View full article

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA REPORTS RECORD JULY SALES Newly launched Elantra GT and Elantra Coupe push Elantra sales up 22 percent COSTA MESA, Calif., August 1, 2012 – Hyundai Motor America announced an all-time July sales record of 62,021 units, up four percent over last year’s all-time July record and up 9.5 percent, year-to-date. “July was another solid month for Hyundai with surging consumer demand dampened a bit by ongoing shortages of core products like Accent, Elantra, and Sonata. Our 27 day supply of vehicles is lowest of all brands and less than half of industry average inventory levels,” said Dave Zuchowski, executive vice president of sales. “This is a cha…

Mercedes-Benz Posts Record September Sales Of 23,156 Total MBUSA Posts Record Month at 25,980 up 8.7% smart Sets a Record, up 119.6% October 02, 2012 - MONTVALE, N.J. Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported record September sales of 23,156 for its Mercedes-Benz models, up 7%, delivering a record year-to-date total of 191,618 new vehicles to customers, up 12.7%. Combined sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, smart and Sprinter for the month totaled a record for MBUSA of 25,980, up 8.7% bringing the year-to-date total to 214,331 up 16.7%. “We’re on our way to a record year with extraordinary momentum and demand outpacing supply,” stated Steve Cannon, …

Mitsubishi Motors Reports Another Big Month For Outlander Sport Sales In November CYPRESS, Calif., Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported November sales of the Outlander Sport were up 34.2 percent compared to November 2011. Outlander Sport sales were 1,520 for the month, the fourth highest monthly total this year for sales of the fuel-efficient CUV, now manufactured in Normal, Illinois. Year-to-date, Outlander Sport sales are up 9.5 percent compared to the same period a year ago. "We are encouraged at the consistent sales performance of the Outlander Sport, our top seller in the U.S," said MMNA President & CEO Yoich…

Volvo Announces November Sales U.S. Sales Up 26.8 Percent ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Dec. 3, 2012) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 6,141 units, a 26.8 percent increase from November 2011. Year-to-date sales are up 0.1 percent over the first eleven months of 2011. The top seller for the month was the XC60 crossover with 2,067 units sold, an impressive 167.1 percent increase from November 2011. The S60 sports sedan finished the month right behind with 1,866 units sold.

JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR JULY 2012 Jaguar Land Rover North America sales increase 14 percent for July; up 16 percent year-to-date. Land Rover sales increase 18 percent for July driven by sales of Range Rover Sport; brand up 21 percent year-to-date Jaguar sales increase 3 percent for July; Jaguar XJ up 9 percent August 1, 2012 (MAHWAH, NJ) – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported July 2012 sales: Land Rover sales for the month were 3,320 up 18 percent from 2,811 in 2011; Jaguar sales for the month were 1,011 up 3 percent from 984 in 2011; Jaguar Land Rover North America sales for the month were 4,331 up 14 percent from 3,795 units in 2011. …

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA REPORTS RECORD SEPTEMBER SALES Seventh Straight Month Breaking the 60,000 Mark Best-Ever September Sale 25th Consecutive Year-Over-Year Monthly Sales Increase COSTA MESA, Calif., October 2, 2012 – Hyundai Motor America wrapped up the third quarter of 2012 setting multiple sales records including a record 60,025 sales for the month of September. Sales were up 15 percent for the month and up 10 percent for the first nine months of the year versus 2011. “September was a very encouraging month for Hyundai as we avoided the traditional back-to-school sales decline and began to reap the benefits of a materially improved inventory situation o…

MAZDA ACHIEVES BEST NOVEMBER SALES SINCE 1994 - Four models post record sales performance; Mazda's Northeast Region shows excellent signs of recovery after Hurricane Sandy - IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported November U.S. sales of 21,691 vehicles, representing an increase of 17.7 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through November are up 9.1 percent (9.1 percent DSR) versus last year, with 249,795 vehicles sold. Key November sales notes: Mazda's November sales performance was a multi-carline effort as Mazda2 (2,495), Mazda3 (9,841), Mazda5 (1,284), and Mazda MX-5 Miata (369) all acheived r…

MERCEDES-BENZ POSTS JULY SALES OF 19,311 smart up 138.5%, Sprinter up 27.2% for the Month; Total MBUSA at 22,294 up 5.8% Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported July sales of 19,311 for its Mercedes-Benz models, delivering a record year-to-date total of 147,905 new vehicles to customers, up 13.8%. August 01, 2012 MONTVALE, N.J. Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported July sales of 19,311 for its Mercedes-Benz models, delivering a record year-to-date total of 147,905 new vehicles to customers, up 13.8%. Combined sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, smart and Sprinter of the month totaled 22,294, up 5.8% bringing an MBUSA year-to-date total of 164,912, up…

MITSUBISHI MOTORS REPORTS RECORD OUTLANDER SPORT SALES CYPRESS, Calif. (October 2, 2012) – Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported September sales of the Outlander Sport that marked the highest total for a month in the two years the fuel-efficient crossover has been on the market. Outlander Sport sales were 2,253 for the month, an increase of 49.0 percent compared to September 2011. The previous record monthly sales for Outlander Sport were 1,618 in March of this year. “The Outlander Sport’s combination of fuel-efficiency, performance, and style, as highlighted in the ‘Unpretentious’ Outlander Sport marketing campaign, is obviously resonating with cu…

MBUSA Posts All-Time Sales Record With November Sales Of 32,649 Mercedes-Benz at 30,315 up 13.1%; smart and Sprinter up 70.0% and 56.0% respectively MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported an all-time sales record with November sales of 32,649 for combined sales of Mercedes-Benz, smart and Sprinter models, up 15.6% and delivering a record year-to-date total of 273,622 up 14.5%. The Mercedes-Benz model line alone recorded its highest November on record with sales of 30,315 for the month, up 13.1%, and 245,910 for the year up 12.0%. "As the post-storm rebuilding gets underway, we're seeing a strong sales pace for the ind…

Jaguar Land Rover Reports U.S. Sales For September 2012 Jaguar Land Rover North America U.S. sales increase 20 percent for September; best September since 2007 Land Rover sales increase 33 percent for September driven by sales of Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Evoque Jaguar begins dealership delivery of XJ 3.0 Liter V6 in October and XJ All Wheel Drive in December. (MAHWAH, NJ) - October 2, 2012 – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported September 2012 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales for the month were 3,636 up 33 percent from 2,740 in 2011; Jaguar sales for the month were 1,004 down 10 percent from 1,111 in 2011; Jaguar Land Rover North America sales for…

JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR NOVEMBER 2012 • Jaguar Land Rover North America U.S. sales increase 11 percent year to date • Land Rover Sales increase 15 percent year to date • Sales of the Jaguar XF up 6 percent year to date • Launch of three new key products to start in the New Year (MAHWAH, NJ) – December 3, 2012 – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported November 2012 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales for the month were 3,687 down just 3 percent from 3,820 in 2011; Jaguar sales for the month were 713 down 22 percent from 915 in 2011; Jaguar Land Rover North America sales for the month were 4,400 down 7 percent from 4,735 in 2011. Jaguar Land Rover Nort…

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION’S NOVEMBER 2012 AUTOMOBILE SALES UP 22% YEAR-OVER-YEAR Strong month driven by SX4 sales, continued zero percent consumer financing for up to 72 months, ongoing commitment to customers, and support from dealers BREA, Calif., Dec. 3, 2012 – American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) reported today November 2012 sales of 2,224 units, a 22% increase compared to the same period last year. SX4 sales rose 42% year-over-year. This sales growth was fueled, in part, by strong consumer response to the continued availability of zero percent financing for up to 72 months for qualified customers through an agreement with Ally Financial Inc. …