2012 Sales Archive
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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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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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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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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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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
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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'…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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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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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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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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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…
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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 - 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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