2013 Sales Archive

Chrysler Group LLC Reports March 2013 U.S. Sales Increased 5 Percent; Best Sales Month Since December 2007 Best monthly sales since December 2007 36th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains First-quarter sales up 8 percent compared with same quarter a year ago Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in March compared with same month a year ago Ram Truck brand sales up 24 percent in March; best March sales since 2007 Ram pickup truck sets all-time sales record with 25 percent year-over-year sales gain Dodge brand sales increase 15 percent; best March sales since 2007 Dodge Dart sets all-time sales record with 5 percent month-over-month sale…

Fusion, Escape Achieve All-Time Record Sales; Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Up 6 Percent in March Fusion delivers its best-ever sales month and quarter ever, with March sales passing 30,000 and quarterly sales passing the 80,000 mark for the first time in its history Escape posts its best-ever sales month and quarterly sales Explorer sales up 33 percent – best monthly sales since the current model debuted in 2010 America’s best-selling pickup for 36 years, F-Series posts 16 percent increase as full-size pickup segmentation continues to improve versus year ago – best first quarter sales since 2007 Ford Motor Company March U.S. sales up 6 percent – best sales results sin…

04.02.2013 VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS 3.1 PERCENT INCREASE IN MARCH U.S. SALES March sales total 37,704, up 3.1 percent, and best March since 1973 • March sales total 37,704 units representing an 3.1 percent increase versus the prior year • Best YTD since 1973 with 98,178 units delivered, up 4.0 percent vs. 2012 • Chattanooga-built Passat delivered 9,521 units for the month, 34 percent diesel • Jetta Sedan achieved 12,872 deliveries in March • High-mileage, clean diesel TDI models accounted for 22.6 percent of sales in March Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 37,704 units sold in March, a 3.1 percent increase over prior year sales and best Mar…

GM Reports Best March Sales in Five Years Cadillac sales up almost 50 percent on new models DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) sold 245,950 vehicles in the United States in March, up 6 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 4 percent, fleet sales were up 12 percent and the fleet mix was 27 percent of total sales. “GM delivered its best March sales in five years thanks to a strengthening economy and new products, and we are expecting our third consecutive increase in market share versus last year,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president of U.S. sales operations. “Sales of smaller cars have been robust for some time. Trucks have improved in lockste…

By William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com April 2, 2013 Porsche Cars North America - Up 41% Audi of America, Inc - Up 14.4% Subaru of America, Inc - Up 13.3% BMW Group U.S. - Up 11.2% American Honda - Up 7.1% General Motors - Up 6.4% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 6.3% Ford Motor Company - Up 5.7% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 5% Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 4% Volkswagen of America, Inc. - Up 3.1% Nissan North America, Inc. - Up 1% Toyota Motor Sales - Up 1% Mazda North American Operations - Down 1.1% Hyundai Motor America - Down 2% Kia Motors America - Down 14.6% Volvo Cars of North America - Down 19.8% Mitsubishi Motors North America - Down 26% …

SUBARU REPORTS MARCH 2013 SALES AS BEST SALES MONTH IN COMPANY HISTORY March sales of 36,701 represent best-ever sales month for Subaru of America Cherry Hill, N.J., Apr 2, 2013 - Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 36,701 vehicle sales for March 2013, which represents the best-ever sales month for the company and a 13 percent increase over March 2012. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 92,527 – a 15 percent increase over the same period in 2012 and represent the best first quarter in company history. These results build on strong sales from 2012 where Subaru achieved five consecutive years of sales increases and exceeded 300,000 annual sales in 2012 – a first in…

Apr 2, 2013 , HERNDON, Va. Audi U.S. sales achieve record first quarter; March 2013 stands as second-best month ever Audi momentum continues with 27th consecutive monthly sales record; premium category vehicles (A8, A7, A6, and Q7) represent 37% of YTD demand Audi today reported March 2013 sales of 13,253 vehicles, a 14% increase over the previous March record set last year. The sales performance for the month gave Audi of America its second-best month in history. March also stands as the 27th consecutive month of record sales for the brand with the four rings. Sales of Audi premium category vehicles (Audi A8, Audi A7, Audi A6, and Audi Q7) have increased 25% YTD,…

Kia Motors America Announces March Sales Kia Completes Second-Best First Quarter in Company History; All-New 2014 Forte Compact Sedan Set to Begin Arriving In Dealerships This Month IRVINE, Calif., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported March sales of 49,125 units on the heels of the world debut of three stylish and technology-laden new vehicles last week at the New York International Auto Show. March sales contributed to KMA's second-best first quarter sales in company history. The U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan led sales for the 16th consecutive month with 14,366 units sold, while the Sorento CUV also built in West Point, Georgia*,…

BMW Group U.S. Reports March 2013 Sales BMW brand sales up 13.1 percent, best March ever MINI brand sales up 3.5 percent BMW Motorcycle sales up 7.6 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ - April 2, 2013… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported March sales of 33,149 vehicles, an increase of 11.2 percent from the 29,806 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 4.3 percent on sales of 78,957 in the first three months of 2013 compared to 75,729 in the same period in 2012. “March roared out like a lion giving BMW even better numbers than the previous record set in 2007,” said Ludwig Willisch, President a…

Porsche Records Best First Quarter in PCNA History; YTD Sales up 34 percent Company sets March sales record with 3,487 units sold ATLANTA, April 2, 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 record March sales of 3,487 vehicles. This compares to 2,460 vehicles sold in March 2012, an increase of 41 percent. For the year so far, PCNA has delivered 9,650 vehicles versus 7,159 during the same period last year, an increase of 34.8 percent – marking the best first quarter in PCNA history. The 911 line enjoyed a…

Nissan Has Best-Ever U.S. Sales Month in March -Nissan LEAF has best month since launch; Pathfinder sales jump 177.1% - -Infiniti sales grow 9% on strength of crossover and SUV sales- NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported March U.S. sales of 137,726 units, up 1 percent from last year's total of 136,317 and marking the best month in NNA history. Nissan Division also posted its highest volume month ever, with 126,623 deliveries, up 0.4 percent. Infiniti deliveries totaled 11,103, up 9 percent from last March. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan LEAF sales totaled 2,236 deliveries, up 286.2 percent and the nameplate's best month since launch. March ma…

MAZDA SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLES LEAD MARCH SALES CHARGE - SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY Accounts for More Than Half of Mazda's Total Sales - Apr 2, 2013 IRVINE, Calif., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported March U.S. sales of 32,028 vehicles, representing a decrease of 1.1 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through March are down 4.6 percent versus last year, with 78,283 vehicles sold. Key March sales notes: Mazda CX-5 celebrated its best month ever with 7,116 vehicles sold, accounting for a 96.1 percent increase versus last year. Mazda CX-9 also recorded its best month ever with 4,281 vehicles sold, up 123.8 percent ve…

JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR MARCH 2013 Jaguar Land Rover North America sales increase 4 percent for March 2013; best JLR March sales since 2006 Jaguar U.S. sales increase 7 percent; highest monthly sales volume in last 30 months Land Rover U.S. sales increase 3 percent for March 2013; best March in the history of the brand in the U.S. Jaguar XF (+30%) and Range Rover Evoque (+47%) power U.S. March sales growth Range Rover Evoque establishes a new monthly sales high Land Rover sets record for its highest U.S. Q1 sales ever (MAHWAH, NJ) April 2, 2013 – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported March 2013 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales were 4,314 units, 3 …

Top March Sales Of 24,646 Take Mercedes-Benz To Highest First Quarter Ever At 69,187 Record quarter for MBUSA at 75,214 up 12.4% for the year MONTVALE, N.J., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported the highest first quarter sales volume in its history. March was another record month with sales of 24,646 for its Mercedes-Benz models, a 6.5% increase over March 2012, resulting in year-to-date sales of 69,187, up 12.5%. Combined sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, smart and Sprinter for the month totaled 27,104, up 6.3%, and year-to-date up 12.4 % at 75,214. "We're coming out of our highest first quarter on record—and that's before l…

April 02, 2013 Toyota Motor Sales No. 1 Retail Manufacturer in March 2013 All-New Avalon Sales Doubled; Lexus Luxury Utility Vehicles Increased Nearly 18 Percent TORRANCE, Calif. (April 2, 2013) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported March 2013 sales results of 205,342 units, an increase of 4.8 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Unadjusted for 27 selling days in March 2013 versus 28 in March 2012, TMS sales were up 1.0 percent over the year-ago month. For the first quarter, TMS reported sales of 529,444 vehicles, an increase of 10.1 percent over the same period in 2012 on a DSR basis. With 76 selling days in the first quarter of 2013 com…

Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best-Ever Month for Outlander Sport Sales in March CYPRESS, Calif., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported sales of the U.S.-built Outlander Sport achieved a year-over-year sales increase of more than 48 percent in March. The 2,442 units sold is a record for single-month sales of Outlander Sport and marks the seventh consecutive month of sales increases for the fuel-efficient CUV. The previous high was 2,253 units sold in September 2012. "Outlander Sport sales got a boost from our release of a limited edition model commemorating 30 years of Mitsubishi sales in the U.S. and 25 years of production i…

Hyundai Motor America Sets All-Time Record First Quarter Sales March sales are the second best month in history Elantra sets all-time record, up 33 percent COSTA MESA, Calif., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 68,306 units, down just two percent versus the best volume month Hyundai ever recorded last year, and up more than 30 percent over February levels. The first quarter of 2013 was the best in Hyundai's history. "March felt just great," said Dave Zuchowski , executive vice president of national sales. "We definitely benefitted from better inventories of Elantra thanks to the addition of the third shift at our Alabama pla…

Volvo Announces March Sales ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (April 2, 2013) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 5,365 units, a 19.8 percent decrease from March 2012. Year-to-date sales are down 8 percent over the first three months of 2012. The S60 sports sedan was the top seller for the month with 1,957 units sold. The XC60 crossover, currently the only luxury SUV to earn IIHS' Top Safety Pick+ award, finished the month with 1,690 units sold, up 8.1 percent versus March 2012.

New Accord Continues to Drive Honda Sales in March; Big Acura Sales Jump Fueled by Record-Setting RDX and All-New RLX Honda Division sales up 5.3 percent, Acura sales up 26.3 percent TORRANCE, Calif American Honda today reported March 2013 U.S. sales of 136,038 units, an increase of 7.1 percent compared with March 2012 (up 11.1 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*). The Honda brand posted March 2013 sales of 121,938 units, an increase of 5.3 percent compared with March 2012. Acura U.S. March sales of 14,100 units increased 26.3 percent compared with March 2012. Honda The award-winning new Accord continues to rack up impressive sales numbers, tr…

William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com August 1, 2013 Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 43% Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 36% Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 31% Mazda North American Operations - Up 29.4% Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 24.7% American Honda Motor Co. - Up 20.9% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 18.5% Toyota Motor Sales - Up 17.3% General Motors Co. - Up 16.3% Audi of America - Up 11.6% Ford Motor Company - Up 11.4% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 11% Nissan North America - Up 10.9% BMW Group U.S. - Up 10.5% Hyundai Motor America - Up 6.4% Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Up 3.4% Kia Motors America - Up 1.9% Volkswagen of America…

Aug 1, 2013 , HERNDON, Va. Audi achieves 31st consecutive month of record U.S. sales in July Del Rosso: July sales increased 11.6% for the month, marking a strong start to the second half of the year Audi R8, Q5, Q7 sales jump; premium segment vehicles rose 20% Audi prepares for the launch of five new models in the coming months, including all-new TDI clean diesel vehicles Audi today reported July 2013 sales of 13,064 vehicles, an 11.6% increase over the previous July record set last year. July also stands as the brand’s 31st consecutive month of record sales. Audi sales YTD increased 13.6% to 87,341 vehicles sold. “Audi is off to a solid start for the second hal…

JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR JULY 2013 Jaguar Land Rover North America achieves highest July sales since 2005 with 31 percent increase driven by big increases in both brands Jaguar U.S. boasts July sales increase of 60 percent with strong performance on all models: XK, XJ, XF and F-TYPE Land Rover U.S. sales increase 22 percent driven by extremely strong results for both Range Rover and Range Rover Evoque Range Rover sales up 111 percent from July 2012 to become JLRNA’s growth and volume leader for month (MAHWAH, NJ) – August 1, 2013 – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported July 2013 U.S. sales: Jaguar sales were 1,613 units, 60 …

Porsche Reports Best July Sales Ever - Up 36 percent over 2012 Porsche dealers sell 3,820 vehicles in July ATLANTA, Aug. 1, 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 July 2013 sales of 3,820 vehicles, an increase of 36 percent over July 2012. For the year, Porsche has sold 25,129 cars in the U.S., a 31 percent increase over last year's sales (19,253). The recently-launched Boxster/Cayman line posted an impressive 162 percent increase over July 2012, and a 251 percent increase year-to-date. Sales of the Ca…

CYPRESS, Calif., Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported July sales of 5,230, an increase of 24.7 percent compared to July 2012. Every Mitsubishi model currently in production showed a double-digit percentage increase for the month. The U.S.-built Outlander Sport crossover led the way with sales of 2,075, an increase of more than 41 percent. July marks eleven consecutive months of sales increases for the fuel-efficient CUV. Outlander Sport sales are up more than 52 percent year-to-date. July was the first full month of sales of the all-new 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander, contributing to a 101 percent increase in Outlander sales f…

Kia Motors America Reports All-Time Best July Sales Cadenza Premium Sedan Tops 1,000 Units for Second Consecutive Month; U.S.-Built* Optima is Best-Seller for 20th Straight Month IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported record July sales of 49,004 vehicles, a 1.9-percent increase over the same period in 2012. Following the launch of the national marketing campaign for the all-new 2014 Cadenza, the flagship sedan surpassed the 1,000 unit mark for the second time. Accounting for more than 40 percent of Kia's July sales, KMA's U.S.-built* vehicles once again take the top sales honors as the Optima midsize sedan was the brand's be…

Mazda Stakes Its Strongest July In Six Years With A 29.4 Percent Increase IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported July U.S. sales of 24,977 vehicles, representing an increase of 29.4 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through July are up 4.2 percent versus last year, with 169,920 vehicles sold. Key July sales notes: Mazda reported its best July sales since 2007 with 24,977 vehicles sold representing an increase of 29.4 percent. This is the largest YOY increase for Mazda in 18 months. Vehicles equipped with SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY accounted for 71 percent of total Mazda sales for the month of July. Mazd…

TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported July 2013 U.S. sales of 141,439 units, a total increase of 20.9 percent compared with July 2012 (up 16.1 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*). The Honda Division posted July 2013 sales of 126,289 units, an increase of 21.3 percent compared with July 2012. Acura Division U.S. July sales of 15,150 units jumped 18.1 percent compared with July 2012. Honda Accord and Civic both top 30,000 July sales, with Civic breaking a 13-year-old July sales record CR-V breaks July sales record set last year by more than 6,500 units, with sales of 27,226, up 32.5 percent compared to …

Chrysler Group LLC Reports December 2013 U.S. Sales Increased 6 Percent – Best December Sales in Six Years; Full-Year Sales Up 9 Percent – Strongest Annual Sales Since 2007 45th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler Group full-year U.S. sales increase 9 percent in 2013; fourth-consecutive year of annual sales growth Jeep® and Ram Truck brands each post double-digit sales increases in December compared with same month a year ago Jeep brand posts best December sales ever with 34 percent sales gain; brand sets global sales record in 2013 All-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee sales top 15,000 units in its second full month of sales; sales up 48 percent compared with …

Mercedes-Benz Sales Jump 22.5% in July For Seventh Record Month of 2013 Retail volumes gain 10.6% to exceed 180,000 units YTD MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported July sales of 26,423 units, an 18.5% boost over the 22,294 units sold in July 2012. Retail volumes at Mercedes-Benz reached 23,648 for the month—gaining 22.5% over the previous year—while year-to-date sales hit an all-time high of 165,598 units. Sprinter Van sales totaled 1,915, combining with 860 units sold at smart to bring MBUSA's grand total to 182,315 vehicles year-to-date. This makes July the seventh consecutive month of record-breaking sales at MBUSA for…

FORD MOTOR COMPANY DELIVERS BEST SALES YEAR SINCE 2006; FORD IS TOP BRAND WITH RECORDS FOR FIESTA, FUSION, ESCAPE Ford brand 2013 retail sales up 14 percent, with cars up 12 percent, utilities up 13 percent, trucks up 17 percent; Ford is best-selling brand for fourth consecutive year Ford Motor Company total December sales up 2 percent, with retail sales up 3 percent for best December since 2005 Ford Fusion sales up 27 percent for a record December; both Ford Fusion and Ford Fiesta hit annual sales records in 2013 Ford Escape sales up 22 percent, helping the vehicle to an annual sales record in 2013 Ford F-Series tops 70,000 sales following eight straight months of sale…

Maserati North America, Inc. - Up 216% Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 56.2% Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 17.4% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 17% Audi of America - Up 14.6% Nissan North America - Up 10.5% Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 10% Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 9.6% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 6.0% Hyundai Motor America - Up 6.0% American Honda Motor Co. - Up 1.9% Ford Motor Company - Up 1.8% BMW Group U.S. - Up 0.3% Toyota Motor Sales - Down 1.7% General Motors Co. - Down 6.3% Kia Motors America - Down 14.2% Mazda North American Operations - Down 15.7% Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Down 20.5% Volkswagen of America - Down 22.7% Bran…

GM’s U.S. Dealers Deliver 2.8 Million Vehicles in 2013 All Four GM Brands Gained Retail Market Share for the Year DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers delivered 2.8 million vehicles in the United States in 2013. Retail sales increased 11 percent and total sales were up 7 percent compared with 2012. Dealers delivered 230,157 vehicles in December, down 6 percent versus a year ago. Retail sales were down 6 percent and fleet sales were down 9 percent. “2013 was the year that GM and the auto industry put the last traces of the recession in the rearview mirror, so now we can devote our full attention to the things that matter most to customers: compelling design, …

Jan 3, 2014 , HERNDON, Va. Audi establishes U.S. sales record of 158,061 vehicles sold in 2013 With December 2013 coming in as 36th consecutive record sales month, Audi concluded its fourth record year in a row December 2013 sales of 17,013 stand as the first time Audi sold more than 15,000 vehicles in any month Audi Q5 finishes as the best selling model for Audi in the US in 2013; strong demand seen throughout product lineup in 2013 Audi achieved its fourth-consecutive year of record U.S. demand by recording full-year sales of 158,061, a 13.5% increase over the previous annual record set a year earlier. In addition, Audi set an all-time monthly sales record in Dec…

NISSAN GROUP REPORTS DECEMBER AND 2013 YEAR-END U.S. SALES NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan announced today total U.S. sales for December 2013 of 109,758 units, an increase of 10.5 percent compared to last year. In 2013, Nissan sold 1,248,420 vehicles in the U.S., an increase of 9.4 percent over 2012 and the best annual sales total in Nissan's history. Nissan Division December & 2013 highlights: Nissan Division set annual records in 2013 for total deliveries, as well as Altima, Rogue, Versa, Pathfinder, LEAF, JUKE and NV. Rogue crossover sales in December were up 27.8 percent to 14,676 in the first full month of sales of the all-new 2014 model. All-electric Nissan LEAF s…

MITSUBISHI MOTORS ROARS INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH A 56 PERCENT INCREASE IN DECEMBER Best December for Mitsubishi in Seven Years Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported December sales of 6,423, up 56.2 percent compared to December 2012. Mitsubishi sales were up 7.7 percent for the year. The U.S.-built Outlander Sport led the way with 2,358 units sold, an increase of 33.2 percent for the month compared to prior year sales. Sales of the all-new 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander were 1,289 units, a year-over-year gain of 102.0 percent. The all-new Mitsubishi Mirage had 1,388 units sold in the vehicle's second full month of sales, an increase of nearly 32 percent from …

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA HAS BEST YEAR EVER December also the best in company history Sonata and Elantra both top 200K in sales Santa Fe family up 25 percent for the year; Elantra up 23 percent COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 3, 2014 – Hyundai Motor America today announced sales for the month of December of 63,005 units, up six percent versus the same period in 2013, representing the best December in company history and the first December to break the 60,000 mark. Annual sales were 720,783 units, up 2.5 percent over a record setting 2012. “An exceptionally strong post-Christmas sales blitz enabled Hyundai to shatter our annual sales record which was set just last year,” said Da…

JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR DECEMBER 2013 2013 Jaguar Land Rover North America sales increase 20 percent for 2013 with 66,962 units sold Land Rover sets new U.S. full year sales record for the brand of 50,010 units with increase of 15 percent for 2013 All new aluminum Range Rover increases 56 percent for 2013 Jaguar finishes 2013 as one of the fastest growing automotive brands in the United States with 41 percent growth versus 2012 reaching 16,952 units All-wheel drive and new powertrains helps Jaguar XF achieve a 43 percent gain for 2013 Autobytel names Jaguar F-TYPE and Land Rover Range Rover its Car and Truck of the Year for 2014. December Jaguar Lan…

Chrysler Group LLC Reports May 2013 U.S. Sales Increased 11 Percent; Best May Sales in Six Years Best May sales since 2007 38th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Eight Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in May; Jeep® Wrangler and Jeep Compass record their best monthly sales ever Ram Truck brand sales up 24 percent; largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in May Dodge Dart, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Town & Country and Chrysler 200 Convertible are segment award winners in Strategic Vision’s “Total Quality” awards FIAT brand reaches new milestone in May as North American sales surpass 100,000 units since its reintroduction in 2…

Honda Sets All-Time December Sales Record to Earn 2nd Best Annual Sales Total for American Honda; Acura Light Trucks Post Best Year in Brand History CR-V annual sales top 300,000 for first time, joining Accord and Civic Accord posts best annual sales since 2008 with double-digit gain plus strong December RDX posts 20th straight monthly increase, smashes previous mark with sales up 51.6 percent for the year MDX has best sales month in model history TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2014 – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported total 2013 vehicle sales of 1,525,312 units, an increase of 7.2 percent for the year and the second-best result in company history. A total of 13…

Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Up 14 Percent; Ford Fusion, Escape and New Lincoln MKZ Continue Record-Setting Pace Ford Motor Company’s May U.S. sales up 14 percent compared with a year ago; best May sales since 2006 with retail sales up 17 percent Escape delivers best month ever – sales up 26 percent year over year; Fusion sales up 10 percent – Fusion’s best-ever May; both achieve monthly sales records for four straight months F-Series, America’s best-selling pickup for 36 years, posts a 31 percent increase – best May sales since 2005 and first time F-Series breaks the 70,000 mark since March 2007 Lincoln MKZ delivers its best-ever May sales performance Ford annou…

BMW Group U.S. Reports December and 2013 Sales BMW Group U.S. breaks all-time sales record BMW brand sets new record MINI brand sets new records Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 3, 2014… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported December sales of 43,981 vehicles, an increase of 0.3 percent from the 43,855 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. At year end, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 8.1 percent on sales of 375,782 compared to 347,583 in 2012, a new record for the BMW Group U.S. “Deep freeze and blizzards didn’t slow us down as BMW Group in the U.S. shattered previous sales records in 2013, including BMW and MINI brands individually…

Chrysler Group LLC Reports February 2013 U.S. Sales Increased 4 Percent; Best February Sales in Five Years Best February sales since 2008 35th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in February compared with same month a year ago Dodge brand sales increase 30 percent; best February sales since 2007 and largest year-over-year percentage increase of any Chrysler Group brand Dodge Dart sales increase 8 percent month over month; best sales month since June launch last year Dodge Dart, Ram 1500, Fiat 500 Abarth, and SRT Viper each earn a MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Award in February Dodge Challenger muscle ca…

Toyota Division No. 1. Retail Brand in 2013 Camry ends 2013 as best-selling car in America for 12th year in a row; TMS hybrids set all-time sales record in 2013 TORRANCE, Calif. (Jan. 3, 2014) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported December 2013 sales results of 190,843 units, an increase of 2.2 percent over December 2012 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 25 selling days in December 2013 versus 26 selling days in December 2012, TMS sales decreased 1.7 percent from year-ago month. Toyota division posted December 2013 sales of 156,086 units, down 0.7 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota divis…

Nissan Sales Up 24.7% on Record May U.S. Sales Gains by all-new Altima, Pathfinder and Sentra drive Nissan brand to best-ever May NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Strong gains by top-selling Nissan models such as Altima, Pathfinder, Sentra and Rogue helped Nissan North America set a new May U.S. sales record with 114,457 deliveries, an increase of 24.7 percent over May 2012. The Nissan division also set a new May record, with 106,558 sales, up 31.2 percent over last year. Infiniti sales in May totaled 7,899, led by the best-ever month for the JX crossover. Jose Munoz, senior vice president for Sales and Marketing, Nissan Americas said: “We are in the midst of launching five all-new,…

Porsche Reports Record Sales In 2013; 21 Percent Increase Over 2012 Atlanta. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), the exclusive U.S. importer of Porsche sports cars including the Macan and Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera sports sedan, today announced it has once again set an all-time U.S. sales record, with 42,323 cars sold in 2013 (plus 21 percent over 2012). The previous record year for Porsche in the U.S. was 2012 when 35,043 cars were sold. In December 2013, Porsche dealers sold 3,246 cars, an increase of 10 percent over last December. “Exceeding 40,000 sales for the first time in the history of Porsche in the U.S. makes us very proud,” said Detlev von Platen, Pre…

Ford Motor Company Sales Up 9 Percent, Best February In Six Years; Fusion, Escape Set Sales Records Ford Motor Company U.S. February sales up 9 percent – best February in six years, with cars up 6 percent, utilities up 21 percent and trucks up 4 percent Fusion sets an all-time February sales record, surpasses last year’s record by 28 percent Escape produces its best February sales ever; Explorer reaches best February sales since 2006, up 59 percent America’s best-selling pickup for 36 years running, F-Series posts 15 percent gain Ford announces 2013 second-quarter production of 800,000 vehicles, up 9 percent from the prior year DEARBORN, Mich., March 1, 2013 – Ford Mo…

Jun 3, 2013 , HERNDON, Va. Audi sets record May U.S. sales; third-best month record in company history Audi sold 13,228 vehicles in May, up 15%; YTD sales also up 15% Sales momentum continues across the product lineup as demand continues at an all-time high Audi CPO sales also sets new May record Audi today reported May 2013 sales of 13,228 vehicles, a 15% increase over the previous May record set last year. Showing no signs of slowing in the U.S market, Audi May sales stand as the 29th consecutive monthly record for the brand. The Audi A5 posted strong year-over-year sales gains, demonstrating an enduring appeal of Audi core models. Sales of the Audi A5 increased …

MAZDA REPORTS CALENDAR-YEAR 2013 SALES CY2013 Retail-only sales best since 1994; CY2013 total sales best since 2007 IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported calendar year 2013 total (combined fleet and retail) sales of 283,947, up 2.5 percent over 2012 and the best result since 2007. For the first time, MNAO also released retail-only sales, with 262,970 sales representing an increase of 16.1 percent over 2012, and the best retail-sales year since 1994. Combined December U.S. sales of 22,964 vehicles represented a decrease of 15.7 percent versus last year. Key December and CY2013 sales notes: MNAO achieved its…

By William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com March 1, 2013 Porsche Cars North America - Up 31% Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 27.8% Audi of America - Up 27.5% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 22.2% Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 18% Subaru of America - Up 11% Ford Motor Company - Up 9% General Motors - Up 7.2% Toyota Motor Sales - Up 4.3% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 4% Volkswagen of America - Up 2.9% Hyundai Motor America - Up 2% American Honda - Down 2% BMW Group U.S. - Down 2.2% Mazda North American Operations - Down 2.8% Nissan North America - Down 6.6% Volvo Cars of North America - Down 7.5% Kia Motors America - Down 7.8% William Maley is a s…

06.03.2013 VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS MAY SALES - Company reports best ever May results for Passat, Jetta and TDI® Clean Diesels - May sales total 38,013 units, representing a 1.7 percent decrease versus the prior year Chattanooga-built Passat delivered 10,267 units for the month, up 0.9 percent versus last year, and its best May and TDI® Clean Diesel results ever Total Jetta deliveries were 15,910 units, up 4.8 percent versus last year and its best May ever Total Beetle deliveries accounted for 3,718 units, up 23.9 percent year-over-year Tiguan sales totaled 2,635 units in May, a 6.5 percent increase versus the prior year High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diese…

Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Best December Ever and All-Time Record Sales for 2013 New sales record of 424,683 exceeds 2012 record by 26% Fifth consecutive all-time best sales year December 2013 sales up 9.6% over December 2012 Forester and XV Crosstrek sales up 62% and 626.6% respectively for the year CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. has reported record sales of 424,683 vehicles for the 2013 calendar year. This is an increase of 26.2% over the previous record of 336,441 vehicles, which was set in 2012. This fifth consecutive record also represents the largest ever single-year increase in volume for the brand. The company al…

GM’s U.S. Sales Increase 7 Percent in February 2013-03-01 DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that it sold 224,314 vehicles in the United States in February, up 7 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales and fleet sales were both up 7 percent. The fleet mix was 25 percent of total sales, equal to a year ago. “The housing sector has now joined auto sales in propelling the U.S. economy forward,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president of U.S. sales operations. “More importantly, the recovery in new home construction is reinforcing the underlying improvement in auto buying conditions, especially for pickups. “Light vehicle sales have now been running a…

Subaru May Sales Are Best In Company History May sales of 39,892 shatter previous monthly records Forester monthly sales increased 38 percent over May 2012 Subaru year-to-date sales are up 21 percent CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported historic-high vehicle sales of 39,892 for May 2013, shattering previous monthly sales records. May 2013 sales represent a 34 percent increase over May 2012 and the best sales month in company history. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 165,362 – a 21 percent increase over the same period in 2012. May sales for the all-new 2014 Forester increased 38 percent over May 2012 sa…

Volvo Announces December and 2013 Full Year Sales ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Jan. 3, 2014) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) remained Volvo Cars’ largest market for 2013 at 61,233, just nudging out its China operation. The S60 sports sedan and XC60 crossover were the two best sellers for the year, with 23,210 and 19,766 units sold respectively. Volvo Car Corporation remains committed to growing its position in the U.S. and anticipates sales in 2014 will bolster that position with the introduction of the new Drive-E engine family with best-in-class fuel economy, along with the launch of the highly-anticipated V60 sportswagon. Volvo reported December U.S. sales of 4,888 un…

03.01.2013 VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS 30TH CONSECUTIVE MONTH OF SALES GROWTH - February sales total 31,456, up 2.9 percent, and best February since 1973 - Best YTD January-February since 1974 with 60,474 units delivered, up 4.7 percent vs. 2012 Jetta sedan achieved 10,398 units in February Best Tiguan February ever with 2,533 units delivered Chattanooga-built Passat delivered 7,532 units for the month, over 29 percent diesel High-mileage, clean diesel TDI models accounted for 22.4 percent of sales in February Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 31,456 units delivered in February, a 2.9 percent increase over prior year sales and the best February…

MAZDA SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY VEHICLES LEAD THE WAY TO RECORD MONTH - Best May Sales Since 2008 - IRVINE, Calif., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported May U.S. sales of 24,270 vehicles, representing an increase of 19.2 percent versus last year. Key May sales notes: SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY performed very well in Mazda's best month of May sales since 2008, accounting for 73.6 percent (17,875 vehicles) of total sales (24,270 vehicles) for the month. Vehicles equipped with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY include certain models of Mazda3, CX-5 and the all-new 2014 Mazda6. Mazda3 sales rebounded nicely after being down last month. Pos…

KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES SECOND BEST FULL-YEAR SALES IN COMPANY HISTORY U.S. Sales Surpass Half a Million Vehicles for Second Straight Year; Optima Achieves All-time Single Nameplate Sales Record with 155,893 Units Sold IRVINE, Calif., January 3, 2014 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported the company’s second-best annual sales in 2013 of 535,179 vehicles following the delivery of seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles over the course of the year. For the second straight year the U.S.-built* Optima was KMA’s best-seller and December’s total of 33,631 units helped the midsize sedan set an all-time single nameplate annual sales record for the brand at…

Mar 1, 2013 , HERNDON, Va. Audi off to strongest U.S. sales start of any year in its history with 26th consecutive record-breaking month in February Audi SUV models in high demand with Audi Q5 sales up 57% and Audi Q7 sales up 147%; Audi A6 and Audi A8 sales also strong Audi today reported February sales of 10,877 vehicles, making it the strongest start to a year in the brand’s history. Sales for the month rose 27.5% from a year earlier, with January-February year-to-date sales up 17.2% to a record 20,993 vehicles delivered to customers. February stands as the 26th consecutive month of record sales for Audi. Audi luxury SUVs met a significant boost in demand in F…

Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Record Breaking February Sales - Sales of 28,163 represent best-ever month of February for Subaru CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 28,163 vehicle sales for February 2013, which represents an 11 percent increase over February 2012 and the best ever February in company history. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 55,826 – a 16 percent increase over the same period in 2012. These results build on strong sales from 2012 where Subaru achieved four consecutive years of sales increases and exceeded 300,000 annual sales in 2012 – a first in company history. "Subaru vehicles continue t…

Porsche Reports February Sales Increase of 31 Percent Cayenne Sales up 79 percent from February 2012 ATLANTA, March 1, 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 February sales of 2,805 vehicles. This compares to 2,149 vehicles sold in February 2012, an increase of 31 percent. For the year so far, PCNA has delivered 6,163 vehicles versus 4,699 during the same period last year, also an increase of 31 percent. Cayenne sales were particularly strong, posting an increase of 79 percent to 1,173 units, up fr…

Porsche Reports Best May Sales Month in History - up 38 Percent over 2012 PCNA delivers 3,928 vehicles in May ATLANTA, June 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 May 2013 sales of 3,928 vehicles. This is the best May sales month – and second best month ever – in PCNA history and compares to 2,852 vehicles sold in May 2012, an increase of 38 percent. For the year, PCNA has delivered 17,609 vehicles in the U.S., up 31 percent over last year's all-time record sales year. The Cayenne continues…

Hyundai Motor America Reports Best-Ever February Sales COSTA MESA, Calif., March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America announced an all-time February sales record of 52,311 units; up two percent over last year's all-time record February and up a similar amount for the year. "February was another record month for Hyundai – we had a terrific President's Day weekend event to kick off the spring selling season, much improved inventory levels, and great access to credit available to a broader band of buyers," said Dave Zuchowski , executive vice president of sales. "Our performance was led by the all-new Santa Fe Sport and the award winning Elantra, both of which sa…

BMW Group U.S. Reports May 2013 Sales BMW brand sales up 13.8 percent MINI brand sales down 3.4 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ - June 3, 2013… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported May sales of 31,174 vehicles, an increase of 10.1 percent from the 28,321 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 6.3 percent on sales of 139,142 in the first five months of 2013 compared to 130,843 in the same period in 2012. “May usually gives us a strong boost as we head into summer and it did so again this year with the newly introduced 320i bringing significant numbers of entirely new customers to th…

Kia Motors America Announces February Sales Aggressive Slate of New Product Introductions to Continue with Three World Debuts in New York IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported February sales of 41,505 units. The U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan led sales for the 15th consecutive month with 13,195 units sold, while the Sorento CUV also built in West Point, Georgia, posted strong sales of 7,945 units as the significantly redesigned 2014 model began arriving in showrooms. After setting all-time annual sales and market share records in 2012, Kia has seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles scheduled to launch in th…

Award-Winning Accord and Record-Setting Light Truck Sales Fuel Hot Honda May; Acura RDX Sets All-Time Monthly Sales Record Honda Division sales up 5.2 percent 06/03/2013 - TORRANCE, Calif. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported May 2013 U.S. sales of 140,013 units, a total increase of 4.5 percent compared with May 2012 (up 4.5 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*). The Honda brand posted May 2013 sales of 125,649 units, an increase of 5.2 percent compared with May 2012. Acura brand U.S. May sales of 14,364 units decreased 1.5 percent compared with May 2012. Honda Honda light trucks post a May sales record led by record sales of CR-V (up 8…

Redesigned 2013 Honda Accord Leads the Pack in February Sales; Acura's Newest Products Continue to Advance Brand Growth Steady February sales help Honda maintain a 4.4-percent year-to-date sales climb 03/01/2013 - TORRANCE, Calif. American Honda today reported February 2013 U.S. sales of 107,987 units, overcoming winter's worst to post a decrease of only 2.0 percent compared with February 2012 (an increase of 2.1 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate (DSR*)), and enabling year-to-date sales to remain up over 2012. Reflecting Honda's unique focus on retail sales, and real demand for top-rated products such as Accord, the Honda brand posted February 2013 sales of 96,6…

JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR MAY 2013 Jaguar Land Rover North America sales increase 11 percent for May 2013: best May sales since 2007 Jaguar U.S. sales increase 33 percent: highest monthly increase of the year for the brand Jaguar XF Sedan grows 33 percent on power of All Wheel Drive and new powertrains Jaguar F-TYPE deliveries begin Land Rover U.S. sales increase 3 percent for May 2013: hits all time U.S. YTD high for the brand All new Range Rover sales increase 33 percent for May, 2013 (MAHWAH, NJ) - June 3, 2013 – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported May 2013 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales were 3,554 units, 3 percent up from 3,438 units…

Nissan Reports February 2013 U.S. Sales FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported February U.S. sales of 99,636 units, down 6.6 percent from last year's record-setting February total of 106,731. Nissan Division sales in February totaled 90,489, down 7.2 percent from the prior year, which also set a February record. Infiniti deliveries totaled 9,147, down 1 percent from last February. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Sales of the all-new Pathfinder SUV continue to surge, up 145.6 percent to 7,014 units and setting a new February record for the nameplate. Deliveries of Versa, America's top-selling sub-compact, totaled 13,100, up 28.6 percent over last year, als…

Mercedes-Benz Adds Fifth Month To 2013 Record Sales Streak With May Totals At 24,713 Units MBUSA sees 9.8% jump as volumes for the year reach 128,730 MONTVALE, N.J., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported another month of record highs with sales reaching 27,359, an 8.3% increase over May 2012. Sales volumes at Mercedes-Benz jumped 9.8% last month (24,713), bringing year-to-date totals for the brand to a record high of 117,535. Sprinter Van year-to-date sales increased 5.3% from the same time last year to 7,517, combining with steady momentum from smart at 3,678 to round out MBUSA's year-to-date totals of 128,730. "We've seen five …

Toyota Motor Sales Continues to See Steady Growth in February All-New Avalon and RAV4 Post Record Sales; Trucks Outperform Cars TORRANCE, Calif. (March 1, 2013)– Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported February 2013 sales results of 166,377 units, an increase of 8.7 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Unadjusted for 24 selling days in February 2013 versus 25 in February 2012, TMS sales were up 4.3 percent over the year-ago month. Toyota Division posted February total sales of 149,038 units, up 8.7 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota Division sales increased 4.4 percent over February 2012. “Despite rising gas prices, s…

Mitsubishi Motors Reports 79 Percent Increase For Outlander Sport Sales In May CYPRESS, Calif., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported the U.S.-built Outlander Sport achieved a year-over-year sales increase of more than 79 percent in May. The 2,226 units sold is the second-highest-ever total of Outlander Sport sales in a month and marks the ninth consecutive month of sales increases for the fuel-efficient CUV. Outlander Sport sales are up more than 48 percent year to date. "Outlander Sport continues to lead an increase in traffic to our dealer showrooms," said MMNA President & CEO Yoichi Yokozawa . "This attra…

BMW Group U.S. Reports February 2013 Sales BMW brand sales up 0.5 percent MINI brand sales down 13.6 percent BMW Motorcycle sales down 2.7 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 1, 2013 The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported February sales of 25,613 vehicles, a decrease of 2.2 percent from the 26,184 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. “The February results showed there’s a strong underlying demand ready to fuel momentum in the coming months,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “We’ll all be glad to leave the harsh February weather behind and welcome Spring and the new models that come with it.” BMW Brand Sales S…

Volvo Announces May Sales S60 Sports Sedan Sets New Monthly Sales Record ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (June 3, 2013) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 6,329 units, a 1.3 percent increase from May 2012. Year-to-date sales are down 5.9 percent over the first five months of 2012. The S60 sports sedan set a new monthly sales record with 2,739 units sold, the highest monthly volume since the new S60 began selling in 2010, and up 28.9 percent versus May 2012. The XC60 finished the month right behind with 1,915 units sold, the second best month on record for the crossover.

Mercedes-Benz USA February Sales Hit Record Highs At 24,051 Best-Ever Months for Mercedes-Benz and Sprinter models, up 21.9% and 48.0%, respectively MONTVALE, N.J., March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported today sales of 24,051, a 22.2% increase over the 19,679 vehicles sold in February 2012 making it the highest volume on record for the month. The Mercedes-Benz model line alone achieved its highest February numbers with sales of 22,040, up 21.9%. On a year-to-date basis, the 48,110 vehicles sold represent a 16.2% increase. "We're building on January's momentum to bring us to a record first quarter," said Steve Cannon , president and CEO of MBUSA…

June 03, 2013 Toyota Motor Sales No. 1 Retail Manufacturer in May 2013 TMS Remains Hybrid Leader with Double-Digit Gains; Lexus Luxury Sedans Up Nearly 30 Percent TORRANCE, Calif. (June 3, 2013) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported May 2013 sales results of 207,952 units, an increase of 2.5 percent over May 2012 on both a volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota Division posted May 2013 sales of 185,723 units, up 2.3 percent year-over-year on both a volume and DSR basis. "New vehicle sales are heating up along with the weather, and solid May results coupled with an excellent Memorial Day weekend provide great momentum as we move into…

Chrysler Group LLC Reports September 2013 U.S. Sales Increased Slightly; Best September Sales Since 2007 42nd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Dodge and Ram Truck brands each post sales increases in September compared with same month a year ago Four Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in September Jeep Grand Cherokee sales up 19 percent; best September sales in 10 years Dodge Durango sales up 66 percent; largest percentage sales increase of any Chrysler Group vehicles October 1, 2013 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 143,017 units, a 1 percent increase compared with sales in September 2012 (142,041…

JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR FEBRUARY 2013 Jaguar Land Rover North America sales increase 18 percent for February 2013 Land Rover U.S. sales increase 20 percent for February 2013 Best overall Land Rover February retail sales month ever Jaguar U.S. sales increase 12 percent for February 2013 Jaguar and Land Rover kick off the month-long Drive The Extraordinary Sales Event (MAHWAH, NJ) – March 1, 2013 Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported February 2013 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales were 3,905 units, 20 percent up from 3,255 units in February 2012; Jaguar sales were 1,148 units, 12 percent up from 1,022 units in February 2012. Jaguar Land Rover North…

KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES RECORD MAY SALES National Marketing Launch of the All-New 2014 Cadenza1 Begins This Month IRVINE, Calif., June 3, 2013 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported best-ever May sales of 52,327 units as 2014 Cadenza and Forte sedans – two of the seven all-new or significantly redesigned Kia vehicles scheduled to launch this calendar year – continue to arrive in showrooms nationwide to both critical and consumer acclaim. The U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan led Kia’s sales for the 18th consecutive month with 15,368 units sold, and together with Sorento CUV, also built in West Point, Georgia*, accounted for more than 40 percent of Kia’s May s…

OCT 1, 2013 | DEARBORN, MICH. FORD MOTOR COMPANY U.S. SALES UP 6 PERCENT, OUTPACING INDUSTRY FOR BEST SEPTEMBER SINCE 2006 Ford Motor Company posts best September sales since 2006 Fusion up 62 percent and Fiesta up 29 percent, setting record September sales F-Series posts fifth-straight month above 60,000 sales All-new Lincoln MKZ posts best-ever September sales – up 12 percent Ford Motor Company sales totaled 185,146, delivering its best September since 2006 with a 6 percent increase in the U.S., outpacing the industry and marking Ford’s 11th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases. “The combination of great styling, fuel economy and value delivered ano…

Mitsubishi Motors Reports 27.8 Percent Sales Increase in February Fri, Mar 01, 2013 - CYPRESS, Calif. - Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported a year-over-year sales increase of 27.8 percent in February. The 6,051 units sold marked Mitsubishi's largest monthly sales total since March 2012. Outlander Sport sales were 1,644 for the month, an increase of almost 20 percent compared to February 2012. Sales of the fuel-efficient CUV, now manufactured in Normal, Illinois, showed an increase versus the prior year for the sixth consecutive month. MMNA will launch a national marketing campaign this month that focuses on MMNA's 30 year sales history in the U.S.…

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA SETS ALL-TIME MAY SALES RECORD WITH FASTEST DAILY-SELLING RATE EVER, SECOND BEST SALES MONTH EVER Hot-selling Sonata tops 20,000 sales, Elantra tops 25,000 for an all-time record sales total for the Alabama-built duo Sales velocity high as inventories remain tight Assurance Connected Care connecting with customers COSTA MESA, Calif., June 3, 2013 – Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 68,358 units, up two percent versus the same period in 2012 and up about eight percent over a very strong April. It was the company’s second-best sales month of all-time, second only to March 2012, and the fastest daily-selling rate ever. “May was …

10.01.2013 VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS SEPTEMBER 2013 SALES September sales total 31,920 units High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 24.4 percent of sales in September and 24.3 percent of sales year-to-date, the best September and year-to-date results on record Passat TDI sales reach 35.2 percent of mix with 2,784 units, best September results ever Chattanooga-built Passat delivered 7,900 for the month Jetta Sedan delivered 11,454 units for the month Tiguan delivered 2,406 units, marking the best September and best year-to-date ever Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 31,920 units delivered in September and 314,833 units…

Volvo Announces February Sales ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (March 1, 2013) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 4,867 units, a 7.5 percent decrease from February 2012. Year-to-date sales are up 0.2 percent over the first two months of 2012. The S60 sports sedan, one of two midsize luxury vehicles to earn IIHS' inaugural Top Safety Pick+ award, was the top seller for the month with 2,036 units sold, followed by the XC60 crossover with 1,496 units sold.

Oct 1, 2013 , HERNDON, Va. Audi achieves 33rd consecutive month of record U.S. sales in September Audi Q5, Q7 sales jump 44.9% and 31.9% respectively in September Audi YTD sales up 13.6% Audi A4/S4 sales rose 28.8% Audi reported September 2013 sales of 13,065 vehicles, a 6.2% increase over the previous September record set last year. September also stands as the 33rd consecutive month of record sales for the brand. Audi sales YTD increased 13.6% to 114,411 vehicles sold. Through the end of the third quarter, 2013 already ranked as the third best year of total Audi sales in the US market. “Audi momentum remained strong in September with several new models expanding …