2013 Sales Archive

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, …

Mitsubishi Motors Reports 77 Percent Increase For Outlander Sport Sales In April CYPRESS, Calif., May 1, 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 77 percent in April. The 2,111 units sold is the third-highest-ever total of Outlander Sport sales in a month and marks the eighth consecutive month of sales increases for the fuel-efficient CUV. Outlander Sport sales are up more than 41 percent year to date. "We're particularly pleased with the response to our limited edition Outlander Sport model commemorating 30 years of Mitsubishi sales in the U.S. and …

BMW Group U.S. Reports September 2013 Sales BMW brand sales up 8.3 percent MINI brand sales up 8.3 percent, best September ever BMW Motorcycle sales up 20.9 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ - October 1, 2013… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported September sales of 28,874 vehicles, an increase of 8.3 percent from the 26,660 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 11.6 percent on sales of 262,200 in the first nine months of 2013 compared to 234,928 in the same period in 2012. “September was unusual because of significantly fewer selling days than August, so the more than 8% increase for BM…

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…

By William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com February 1, 2013 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 32% Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 24.8 Ford Motor Company - Up 21.8% Toyota Motor Sales - Up 21.6% Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 21.3% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 16% General Motors - Up 15.9% American Honda - Up 12.8% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 10.7% Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Up 9.3% Audi of America - Up 7.5% Volkswagen of America - Up 6.7% Hyundai Motor America - Up 2.4% BMW Group U.S. - Up 2.3% Kia Motors America - Up 2.2% Nissan North America, Inc. - Up 2.0% Mitsubishi Motors North America - Down 1% American Suzuki Motor Corporation - D…

Honda January Sales Gain Powered by Award-Winning Accord; Acura Sales Increase Again Fueled by RDX and ILX Honda Division sales up 12.7 percent, Acura sales up 13.2 percent 02/01/2013 - TORRANCE, Calif. - American Honda today reported January 2013 U.S. sales of 93,626 units, an increase of 12.8 percent compared with January 2012. The Honda brand posted January 2013 sales of 84,137 units, an increase of 12.7 percent compared with January 2012. Acura U.S. January sales of 9,489 units increased 13.2 percent compared with January 2012. Sales of the all-new 2013 Honda Accord were up more than 75 percent from last year - with 10,000 more Accords sold this January than in Janu…

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…

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…

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…

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. Sales Increase 16 Percent in January DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that it sold 194,699 vehicles in the United States in January, up 16 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales were up 24 percent. Fleet sales were down 2 percent. “The year is off to a very good start for General Motors,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president of U.S. sales operations. “There’s a sense of optimism among our dealers that only comes when you pair a growing economy with great new products. We started to see the benefits in 2012 with vehicles like the Chevrolet Sonic, Cadillac ATS and Buick Verano. Now in 2013, we’re entering the sweet spot of our …

MAZDA ANNOUNCES JANUARY SALES RESULTS IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported January U.S. sales of 21,319 vehicles, representing a decrease of 11.2 percent versus last year. Key January sales notes: Mazda CX-5 achieved second-best month ever with 5,244 vehicles sold. Mazda3 hits second best January sales since its launch in 2003 with 8,074 vehicles. SKYACTIV®1 TECHNOLOGY accounted for 74.0 percent of Mazda3 sales in January. Mazda5 records best January sales ever with an increase of 61.4 percent year-over-year totaling 1,880 vehicles sold. In the U.S., Mazda's total SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY vehicle sales for Janu…

Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Up 18 Percent; Ford Fusion, Ford Escape and new Lincoln MKZ Set Sales Records Ford Motor Company April U.S. sales up 18 percent compared to last year – best April sales since 2007, with cars up 21 percent, utilities up 16 percent and trucks up 16 percent Fusion and Escape both establish April sales records, with sales increases of 24 and 52 percent respectively F-Series, America’s best-selling pickup for 36 years, posts a 24 percent increase, with sales of 59,030 – best April sales results since 2006 Lincoln overall sales up 21 percent; MKZ delivers its best monthly sales performance ever – with April sales passing the 4,000 vehicle mark fo…

05.01.2013 VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS APRIL SALES - April sales total 33,644 units delivered- • April sales total 33,644 units, representing an 10.3 percent decrease versus the prior year • Chattanooga-built Passat delivered 9,069 units for the month, 30.8 percent TDI® Clean Diesel • Jetta Sedan achieved 11,110 sales in April • Best year-to-date sales of Tiguan with 10,439 units delivered through April and 2,488 for the month • High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 21.7 percent of sales in April and 21.5 percent of sales year to date, the best year to date on record. Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 33,644 units de…

MAZDA REPORTS APRIL SALES RESULTS Consumers Continue to Demand SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY Vehicles IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported April U.S. sales of 19,894 vehicles, representing a decrease of 7.5 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through April are down 5.2 percent versus last year, with 98,177 vehicles sold. Lead by Mazda CX-5 with 6,262 units sold, equating to an increase of 78.0 percent year-over-year, SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY vehicles accounted for 74.4 percent of total vehicle sales for Mazda, with 14,795 vehicles sold. Mazda3 with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY sold 5,586 units during April, achieving a mix …

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

Mercedes-Benz Delivers Banner Q3 Finish With September Sales Of 24,697 MBUSA posts ninth month of record sales for 2013 at 236,933 MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported the highest September sales in its history with 27,474 units sold across the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart model lines—an increase of 5.8% from the 25,980 vehicles sold in September 2012. Retail volumes for the Mercedes-Benz brand rose 6.7% over the same period last year to 24,697, while year-to-date sales hit a benchmark 215,056 units, up 12.2%. Adding year-to-date sales of 14,940 for Sprinter Vans and 6,937 vehicles at smart, MBUSA's year-to-date tot…

Chrysler Group LLC Reports January 2013 U.S. Sales Increased 16 Percent; Strongest January Sales in Five Years Best January sales since 2008 34th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in January compared with same month a year ago Ram 1500 pickup truck wins 2013 North American Truck/Utility of the Year award at North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit Dodge brand sales up 37 percent; best January sales since 2008 and largest year-over-year percentage increase of any Chrysler Group brand Dodge Dart sales increase 17 percent month over month; best sales month since June launch…

Ford Motor Company January Sales up 22 Percent, Best since 2006; Fusion, Escape Post Record January Sales Ford Motor Company’s January U.S. sales increase 22 percent, with gains across the lineup – cars up 34 percent, utilities up 23 percent, and trucks up 11 percent Fusion up 65 percent versus year-ago levels – a record January sales month Escape has best January sales ever – sales increase 16 percent, topping last year’s January record Explorer sales up 46 percent – best January sales since 2005 America’s best-selling pickup for 36 years running, F-Series posts a 22 percent gain DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 1, 2013 – Ford Motor Company’s January U.S. sales of 166,501 grew 2…

Hyundai Motor America Reports Record January Sales COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming off a record 2012 sales year, Hyundai Motor America today announced a continuation of that momentum by setting a new all-time record for January sales with 43,713 units, up 2.4 percent versus 2012. Improved availability on key volume vehicles at Hyundai dealers across the nation played a substantial role in achieving yet another all-time monthly sales record. Fleet mix was 15 percent for the month. The same trend held true with Hyundai Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle sales as 2012's record January was immediately eclipsed this year with a best ever 5,393…

BMW Group U.S. Reports January 2013 Sales BMW brand sales up 0.7 percent MINI brand sales up 10.4 percent; best January ever Woodcliff Lake, NJ - February 1, 2013… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported January sales of 20,195 vehicles, an increase of 2.3 percent from the 19,739 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. “After an historic December, January produced a good result showing our growth continuing,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America, LLC. “In 2013 we’ll have more new models, the right mix and better availability, so I’m very positive about the eleven months still ahead.” BMW Brand Sales Sales of BMW brand …

Nissan Reports U.S. Sales Up 2 Percent in January Nissan division led by strong gains by Pathfinder and Sentra records division's best January ever Infiniti up on heavy demand for JX, QX FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported January U.S. sales of 80,919 units versus 79,313 units a year earlier, up 2 percent. Nissan Division sales in January totaled 73,793, up 1.8 percent over the prior year making it the division's best January ever. Sales of Infiniti vehicles were 7,126, an increase of 4.9 percent over last January. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Pathfinder SUV sales rose 202 percent to 6,281 units, led by the all-new 2013 Pathfinder that went on sa…

Toyota Motor Sales Continues To Outpace The Industry In January Hybrid sales up 45 percent: All-new Avalon and RAV4 post double-digit gains TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported January 2013 sales results of 157,725 units, an increase of 21.6 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Unadjusted for 25 selling days in January 2013 versus 24 in January 2012, TMS sales were up 26.6 percent over the year-ago month. Toyota Division posted January total sales of 141,514 units, up 21 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota Division sales increased 26.1 percent over January 2012. "The sal…

Chrysler Group LLC Reports April 2013 U.S. Sales Increased 11 Percent; Best April Sales in Six Years Best April sales since 2007 37th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Seven Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records for month of April Dodge Dart compact car records highest monthly sales since 2012 vehicle launch Dodge Durango sales up 65 percent; best April sales since 2005 Jeep® Grand Cherokee sales up 27 percent; best April sales since 2005 Ram Truck brand sales up 49 percent; largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in April May 1, 2013 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 156,698 units, an 11 perce…

GM’s U.S. Sales up 11 percent for Best April in Five Years Cadillac and Buick sales continue to surge on new models 2013-05-01 DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) sold 237,646 vehicles in the United States in April, up 11 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 10 percent, fleet sales were up 16 percent and the fleet mix was 28 percent of total sales. “Car-buying conditions are strong and will continue to release pent-up demand,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president of U.S. sales operations. “We’re very optimistic because GM’s market share is growing, the economy continues to move forward and important car and truck launches are just getting underway.…

Subaru Reports Best-Ever April Sales April 2013 is best April sales month in Subaru history Sales of 32,943 units represent a 25 percent increase over April 2012 CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 32,943 vehicle sales for April 2013, which represents a 25 percent increase over April 2012 and the best-ever April sales month in company history. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 125,470– a 17 percent increase over the same period in 2012. 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 company history. …

Hyundai Motor America Sets All-Time Record April Elantra up 45 percent Azera up 48 percent All-new Santa Fe up 10 percent Inventory remains tight, especially for fast-turning Sonata Assurance Connected Care launching May 16 COSTA MESA, Calif., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 63,315 units, up two percent versus the same period in 2012. "April is always a transitional month going into our peak selling season and we were pleased with the strength that both the industry and our award-winning lineup of vehicles exhibited," said Dave Zuchowski , executive vice president of national sales. "Through the first four months of this yea…

IRVINE, Calif., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported sales in excess of 50,000 units for the second straight month, as the all-new 2014 Cadenza reached the 1,000 unit mark for the first time following the launch of the flagship sedan's national marketing campaign. With 50,536 total vehicles sold, the U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan was the brand's best seller for the 19th consecutive month, and together with the Sorento CUV – also built in West Point, Georgia – accounted for more than 40 percent of Kia's June sales. The Soul urban passenger vehicle also recorded strong monthly sales of 11,287 units. Kia is in the midst of launching sev…

NOV 1, 2013 | DEARBORN, MICH. FORD MOTOR COMPANY ACHIEVES BEST OCTOBER U.S. RETAIL SALES SINCE 2004; MULTIPLE PERFORMANCE RECORDS SET Ford Motor company October total sales up 14 percent – retail sales up 15 percent; best October retail since 2004 Ford Fusion up 71 percent and Fiesta up 9 percent – both report record-setting October sales F-Series tops 60,000 trucks for sixth-straight month All-new Lincoln MKZ total sales up 80 percent including best-ever October retail sales – total Lincoln brand up 38 percent Ford Motor Company’s October U.S. total sales of 191,985 vehicles rose 14 percent over a year ago. Retail sales are up 15 percent, at 142,487 vehicles. It is …

Mercedes-Benz Launches Into Fourth Quarter With Highest October On Record At 30,069 Best month yet for 2013 MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In the 10th consecutive month of its 2013 sales streak, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported total October sales of 32,620 units for the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart model lines, a 22.4% increase from the 26,642 vehicles sold in the same period last year. Retail volumes for the Mercedes-Benz brand alone broke October records at 30,069, up 25.4%, while year-to-date sales rose 13.7% to a landmark 245,125 units. Adding year-to-date volumes of 16,978 for Sprinter Vans and 7,450 vehicles at smart, MBUSA's year-to-d…

Toyota Growth Is Steady With Nearly 9 Percent Sales Increase In October 2013 All-new Tundra up almost 23 percent; All-new Avalon posts triple-digit gains for eighth month in a row TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported October 2013 sales results of 168,976 units, an increase of 4.8 percent over October 2012 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 27 selling days in October 2013 versus 26 selling days in October 2012, TMS sales increased 8.8 percent from the year-ago month. Toyota Division posted October 2013 sales of 146,257 units, up 4 percent year-over-year on a DSR basi…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…