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Honda April Sales Up on CR-V Monthly Sales Record; All-New RLX Flagship Sedan Bolsters Acura Sales Gain Both Honda and Acura gains driven by record light trucks sales 05/01/2013 - TORRANCE, Calif. American Honda today reported April 2013 U.S. sales of 130,999 units, an increase of 7.4 percent compared with April 2012 (up 3.1 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*). The Honda brand posted April 2013 sales of 117,100 units, an increase of 6.6 percent compared with April 2012. Acura U.S. April sales of 13,899 units increased 14.2 percent compared with April 2012. Honda Award-winning CR-V sets all-time April sales record, up 12.2 percent in to 26,519 units,…
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May 1, 2013 , HERNDON, Va. Audi achieves third-best monthly sales in its history in April 2013 Audi sold 13,157 vehicles in April, up 14.2%; YTD sales up 15.5% Only December 2012, March 2013 topped the April 2013 sales totals Top-end A8, A7, A6, Q7 models make up 32% of total April sales Audi today reported April 2013 sales of 13,157 vehicles, a 14.2% increase over the previous April record set last year. April stands as the 28th consecutive month of record sales for the brand. Audi year-to-date sales through the end of April 2013 were 15.5% above the pace set a year earlier when Audi finished with record annual results in the U.S. Sales in April 2013 were only exce…
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BMW Group U.S. Reports April 2013 Sales BMW brand sales up 10.3 percent MINI brand sales up 1 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ - May 1, 2013… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported April sales of 29,011 vehicles, an increase of 8.3 percent from the 26,793 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 5.3 percent on sales of 107,968 in the first four months of 2013 compared to 102,522 in the same period in 2012. “The solid April results are a good set-up for the months ahead as BMW transitions to model year 2014 with a range of new models coming to market,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, B…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES STRONG APRIL SALES All-New 2014 Cadenza1 and Forte Sedans Begin Appearing in Showrooms IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2013 – With the first deliveries of the all-new 2014 Cadenza and Forte sedans taking place throughout the month, Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported best-ever April sales of 47,556 units. The U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan led Kia’s sales for the 17th consecutive month with 14,678 units sold, and together with Sorento CUV, also built in West Point, Georgia*, accounted for nearly 50 percent total sales for the month. The Soul urban passenger vehicle also recorded robust monthly of sales of 11,311 units. Cadenza and Forte join …
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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 …
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Mercedes-Benz Sails Into Second Quarter With Record April Sales Of 23,635 MBUSA sees double-digit growth at 101,371 units sold MONTVALE, N.J., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported the highest second quarter start in its history with record April sales of 26,157, a 4.4% increase overApril 2012. Mercedes-Benz models alone saw a 5.8% gain in sales volume at 23,635 bringing year-to-date totals for the brand to 92,822. Combined with monthly sales from smart (667) and Sprinter Vans (1,855) MBUSA saw a year-to-date total of 101,371, a 10.2% increase over the previous year, making this April the earliest month ever to break 100,000 units. "We'v…
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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 …
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Nissan Reports 23.2% Increase in U.S. April Sales Strong retail demand for core Altima, Pathfinder and Sentra models drive April sales growth Infiniti G Line, JX push luxury sales up 10% NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. today reported April U.S. sales of 87,847 units versus 71,329 units a year earlier, up 23.2 percent. Nissan Division sales rose 24.6 percent for the month at 80,003 units, driven by retail sales gains by top-selling models like Altima, Pathfinder, Sentra and Rogue. Sales of Infiniti vehicles were up 10 percent over the prior year, to 7,844 units. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan Division posted 80,003 sales, an increase of 24.6 percent over l…
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Porsche Reports Best Sales Month in History; Deliveries up 29 percent YTD PCNA delivers 4,032 vehicles in April ATLANTA, May 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 April 2013 sales of 4,032 vehicles, marking the highest sales month in PCNA history. This compares to 3,437 vehicles sold in April 2012, an increase of 17 percent. For the year, PCNA has delivered 13,681 vehicles in the U.S., up 29 percent over last year's total (10,596). Sales of the Cayenne SUV remain strong, up 27 percent compared to …
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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. …
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Toyota Motor Sales Reports Steady Sales in April 2013 Avalon Posts Triple Digit Gains and RAV4 Records Best-Ever April Sales; Truck Sales Up 5.7 Percent TORRANCE, Calif. (May 1, 2013) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported April 2013 sales results of 176,160 units, a decrease of 5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis compared to the same period last year. Unadjusted for 25 selling days in April 2013 versus 24 in April 2012, TMS sales were down 1.1 percent over the year-ago month. Toyota Division posted April total sales of 158,069 units, down 5.4 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota Division sales decreased 1.5 percent o…
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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…
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Volvo Announces April Sales ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (May 1, 2013) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 4,464 units, a 7.9 percent decrease from April 2012. Year-to-date sales are down 8 percent over the first four months of 2012. The S60 sports sedan was the top seller for the month with 1,547 units sold. The XC60 crossover, currently the only luxury SUV to earn IIHS' Top Safety Pick+ award, finished the month right behind with 1,455 units sold, up 15.4 percent versus April 2012.
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American Honda Posts Record August Sales Up 26.7 Percent As Year To Date Sales Top 1 Million Vehicles 09/04/2013 - TORRANCE, Calif. Best month ever for CR-V contributes to Honda brand 29.1 percent sales increase Accord, Civic and CR-V each top sales of 30,000 units in August All-new MDX breaks all-time record, boosting Acura brand sales up 9.0 percent Acura RDX posts 16th straight record month of sales Setting a new August record, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported U.S. sales of 166,432 units, a total increase of 26.7 percent compared with a year ago (up 22.2 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*). Year-to-date sales of 1,053,449 units represent …
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Sep 4, 2013 , HERNDON, Va. Audi finishes August with second highest monthly U.S. sales in its history Audi tops 100,000 vehicles sold year to date; demand for Audi premium cars and SUVs tops 14,005 for month, a 21.5% gain Audi R8, Q5, Q7, A6 sales jump; premium segment vehicles rose 22.0%; Q5 sales increased to 91.6% to set a record in August Audi Certified pre-owned sales set all-time monthly record Audi reported August 2013 sales of 14,005 vehicles, a 21.5% increase over the previous August record set last year. August also stands as the brand’s 32nd consecutive month of record sales. Audi sales YTD increased 14.7% to 101,346 vehicles sold. “Audi needed just eigh…
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BMW Group U.S. Reports August 2013 Sales BMW brand sales up 45.7 percent MINI brand sales up 5.3 percent, best August ever Woodcliff Lake, NJ - September 4, 2013… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported August sales of 30,546 vehicles, an increase of 35.4 percent from the 22,553 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 12 percent on sales of 233,326 in the first eight months of 2013 compared to 208,268 in the same period in 2012. “This has been a summer of momentum, giving us a good tail-wind as we enter the all-important autumn selling season,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW…
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Chrysler Group LLC Reports August 2013 U.S. Sales Increased 12 Percent; Best August Sales in Six Years Best August sales since 2007 41st-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in August compared with same month a year ago FIAT brand records its best sales month since launching the Fiat 500 in the U.S. in 2011 Six Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in August Ram Truck brand sales up 29 percent; largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in August All Jeep brand vehicles in production record double-digit percentage increases Ram Truck brand named “Most Ideal Popul…
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY AUGUST RETAIL SALES SURGE TO HIGHEST LEVELS SINCE 2006 Ford Motor Company August U.S. retail sales increase 20 percent – best retail sales month since August 2006; total sales up 12 percent Fusion sales achieve August sales record; strongest gains coming from the western region of the country Led by Fiesta and C-MAX hybrids, Ford small car sales jump 30 percent, driving coastal and millennial retail share gains F-Series sales top 70,000 vehicles for the second time this year All-new Lincoln MKZ posts best-ever August sales Ford announces 2013 fourth-quarter production of 785,000 vehicles, up 7 percent from 2012 DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 4, 2013 – Ford M…
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GM’s Retail Sales Increased 22 percent in August Record month for Cadillac XTS, Buick Encore and Verano, Chevrolet Volt, Spark, Sonic and Equinox 2013-09-04 DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers delivered 275,847 vehicles in the United States in August, up 15 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 22 percent while fleet sales were down 8 percent. Total and retail deliveries increased by double-digits at all GM brands. In total, Cadillac was up 38 percent, Buick was up 37 percent, GMC was up 14 percent and Chevrolet was up 10 percent. Deliveries to retail customers were up 38 percent at Cadillac, 22 percent at Chevrolet, 16 percent at GMC and…
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Hyundai Motor America Reports Record August Sales - Best August in company history - Premium models soar with Equus up 47 percent, Genesis up 30 percent - All-new Santa Fe up 79 percent, Elantra up 37 percent COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced an all-time August sales record of 66,101 units, up eight percent versus the same period in 2012. U.S.-built Santa Fe, Sonata and Elantra continue to be in hot demand, with dealer stock levels just half of competitor levels. Fleet mix for the month was 12 percent. "You always hear about the strong summer selling months but it's still particularly gratifying to experience it…
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JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR AUGUST 2013 Jaguar Land Rover North America achieves highest August sales since 2005 with 40 percent increase Jaguar U.S. boasts August sales increase of 67 percent with strong performance on XJ, XF and F-TYPE Land Rover U.S. sales increase 32 percent driven by extremely strong results for the newly launched Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Evoque; making it the best August sales month ever for the brand (MAHWAH, NJ) - September 4, 2013 - Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported August 2013 U.S. sales: Jaguar sales were 1,723 units, 67 percent up from 1,029 units in August 2012; Land Rover sales were 4,938 u…
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Kia Motors America Posts Record August Sales Cadenza Premium Sedan Tops 1,500 Units for Second Consecutive Month; Optima, Sorento and Soul Lead Sales IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported best-ever August sales of 52,025 units, a 4-percent increase over the same period in 2012. Sales of the all-new 2014 Cadenza continue to climb, exceeding the 1,500 unit mark for the second month in a row, while the U.S.-built* Optima logged its 21st straight month as Kia's top seller with 15,199 units sold. August also marked the debut of the "Totally Transformed" marketing campaign for the all-new 2014 Soul, which will soon be arriving …
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MAZDA SETS 10-YEAR SALES RECORD IN AUGUST Mazda Shows No Signs of Slowing as CX-5, Mazda6 and Mazda3 Post Strong Sales Results IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best August U.S. sales of 28,106 vehicles in 10 years, representing an increase of 26.4 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through August are up 6.8 percent versus last year, with 198,026 vehicles sold. Key August sales notes: Mazda reported its best August since 2003 with 28,106 vehicles sold, accounting for a 26.4 percent increase year-over-year (YOY). SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY-equipped vehicles continue to perform very well as they a…
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Mercedes-Benz USA Hits Eighth Record-Breaking Month of 2013 as Sales Top 200,000 Units Mercedes-Benz brand posts 20.5% MTD gain at 24,761 MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported August sales of 27,144 units, an increase of 15.8% from the 23,439 vehicles sold in August 2012 including Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart models. Retail volumes for the Mercedes-Benz brand alone reached 24,761 for the month, up 20.5% from the previous year, while year-to-date sales climbed 13.0% to hit a record 190,359 units. Adding in year-to-date sales of 12,788 for Sprinter Vans and 6,312 units sold at smart brought MBUSA's year-to-date grand …
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CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported August sales of 5,281, an increase of 24.3 percent compared to August 2012. The U.S.-built Outlander Sport crossover led the way with sales of 2,171, an increase of more than 59 percent. August marks twelve consecutive months of sales increases for the fuel-efficient CUV. Outlander Sport sales are up more than 53 percent year to date. Sales of the all-new 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander, showed a year-over-year increase of more than 100 percent for the second consecutive month. Overall Outlander sales are up 43 percent year-to-date. In October, Mitsubishi Motors will cele…
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Nissan August U.S. Sales Rise 22.3% Nissan division sets sixth consecutive monthly record; best-ever retail sales month Infiniti sets new QX60 record; begins deliveries of all-new 2014 Q50 sports sedan NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan U.S. sales totaled 120,498 to set an August record, an increase of 22.3 percent over last year's total of 98,515. Nissan Division sales, spurred by gains of its top-selling, core models rose 24.3 percent in August to 108,614 units, also an August record. Sales of Infiniti vehicles finished August at 11,884 units, up 6.5 percent. Nissan Highlights Nissan division posted record August sales of 108,614 units, up 24.3 percent from 87,360 the prio…
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PORSCHE REPORTS BEST AUGUST SALES EVER Porsche dealers sell 3,327 vehicles in August Atlanta. 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 August 2013 sales of 3,327 vehicles, an increase of 10 percent over the same month last year and a record August in the history of PCNA. For the year, Porsche has sold 28,456 cars in the U.S., a 28 percent increase over last year’s sales (22,279). Setting the pace was the Cayenne model line, which sold 1,435 units, up six percent over last August and a 40 percent increase year-to-date. Combin…
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Subaru Reports 45 Percent Increase In Sales And Best Ever Month In Company History August sales of 41,061 marks best-ever sales month for Subaru Subaru also reported best-ever month for Forester and best-ever August for Impreza, and BRZ models CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported the best sales month in company history: 41,061 vehicle sales for the month of August, a 45 percent increase over August 2012. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 281,652 – 29.3 percent higher than the same period in 2012. The company is on track to achieve its fifth-consecutive year of sales increases. With 13,163 vehicles sold, August was …
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Toyota has Best Month in More Than Five Years With Sales Increase of Nearly 23 Percent TMS leads industry in retail sales; Camry posts sales of nearly 45,000 units TORRANCE, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2013) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported August 2013 sales results of 231,537 units, an increase of 18.4 percent over August 2012 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 28 selling days in August 2013, versus 27 selling days in August 2012, TMS sales increased 22.8 percent compared to the year-ago month. Toyota Division posted August 2013 sales of 201,745 units, up 18.4 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume wise, To…
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS AUGUST 2013 SALES Best-ever August and year-to-date results for Passat and TDI® Clean Diesels Best August and year-to-date for Passat with 10,194 and 76,364 units, respectively Jetta Sedan delivered 13,508 units for the month Tiguan delivered 2,948 units, marking the best August and year-to-date ever High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 30.4 percent of sales in August and 24.3 percent of sales year-to-date, the best August and year-to-date results on record Passat TDI sales reach 43.8 percent of mix with 4,470 units representing the best August and year-to-date results ever Volkswagen’s August sales total 40,342 units, repr…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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, …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Mercedes-Benz Achieves Its Highest Year Ever With 312,534 Units Sold In 2013 MBUSA hits new benchmark at 343,614, up 12.6% January 03, 2014 - MONTVALE, N.J. Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported the highest annual sales volumes in its history with 312,534 units sold for the Mercedes-Benz brand in 2013, representing a 14.0% increase from the 274,134 vehicles sold in 2012. Sprinter Vans achieved an annual sales total of 21,816, gaining 4.2%. Adding 9,264 units from smart, MBUSA's year-end total hit a record 343,614, increasing 12.6% from the 305,072 vehicles sold the previous year. "It's been an incredible year for Mercedes-Benz in every way," said Steve Cannon, presi…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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01.03.2014 VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS DECEMBER 2013 AND YEAR-END RESULTS - December sales total 34,015 units, second best December since 1972 - - For the first time in 40 years company delivers over 400,000 vehicles in back-to-back years- • High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models account for 17.8 percent in December, 23.5 of sales in 2013 and selling 95,823 units for the year, the best year on record • Chattanooga-built Passat sold 9,254 units in December; 109,652 units for the year • Jetta Sedan sales total 13,719 units in December; 141,259 year-to-date • 2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible achieved 2,819 units in December; 43,134 units for the year Herndon, VA - Volkswagen o…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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MAZDA REPORTS FEBRUARY SALES - Four Vehicles Post Historical Sales Numbers - IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported February U.S. sales of 24,936 vehicles, representing a decrease of 2.8 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through February are down 6.8 percent versus last year, with 46,255 vehicles sold. Key February sales notes: Mazda achieved its second-best February since 1994 with 24,936 vehicles sold. The all-new 2014 Mazda6, Mazda's second vehicle to launch with the full suite of SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY, continues its strong sales start with 1,300 vehicles sold in February. Demand for this all…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announces January 2013 Automobile Sales of 1,488 Units BREA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) reported today January 2013 automobile sales of 1,488 units. This figure is 99% of the 1,505 sales reported in January 2012. The results represent sales of remaining inventory as ASMC continues the wind-down of U.S. automobile sales.
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Audi starts the year off strong with record January sales 25th consecutive month of chart-topping sales; premium category vehicles (A8, A7, A6, and Q7) represents 33.3% of January demand Audi today reported January sales of 10,056 vehicles, accounting for a 7.5% increase over the previous mark last year. The month also stands as the 25th consecutive month of record sales for Audi of America. Coming off a record 2012, Audi is showing no signs of slowing down for 2013. Sales of Audi premium category vehicles (Audi A8, Audi A7, Audi A6, and Audi Q7) increased 13% to represent 33.3% share of total Audi sales in January. That compares to a 19% mix for the most luxurious Audi…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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Kia Motors America Posts Record January Sales Optima and Sorento Top Monthly Sales for the Sixth Straight Month IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported an all-time record January with 36,302 vehicles sold, a 2.2-percent increase over the same period in 2012. The U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan and Sorento CUV continued to lead sales for the brand with 11,252 and 8,005 units sold respectively, sustaining the company's momentum at the beginning of a new year that will see the arrival of several all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles. "January's record performance comes on the heels of the historic sales milestones Kia …
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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…
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Mercedes-Benz USA January Sales Soar To Highest On Record At 24,059 Best-Ever Month for Mercedes-Benz models alone up 10.8% MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported today sales of 24,059, a 10.7% increase over the 21,726 vehicles sold in January 2012 making it the greatest year start in the company's history. The Mercedes-Benz model line alone marked its highest January numbers with sales of 22,501, up 10.8%. "We've set another record this January and are breaking into 2013 at a strong sales pace," said Steve Cannon , president & CEO of MBUSA. "It's a historic time for the brand with product milestones that will drive our mom…
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CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported year-over-year sales increases for all of its core models in January. Outlander Sport sales were 1,350 for the month, an increase of almost 21 percent compared to January 2012. Sales of the fuel-efficient CUV, now manufactured in Normal, Illinois, showed an increase versus the prior year for the fifth consecutive month. "Outlander Sport continues to resonate with consumers looking for fuel efficiency in a CUV that does not sacrifice style or performance," said MMNA President & CEO Yoichi Yokozawa . "We'll launch a special edition Outlander Sport in March to commemora…
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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…
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Porsche Reports Best January Sales Ever; 32 percent increase over last year ATLANTA, Feb. 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 record January sales of 3,358 vehicles. This compares to 2,550 vehicles sold in January 2012, an increase of 32 percent. The successful month follows Porsche's record-setting year in the U.S., with 35,043 vehicles sold in 2012. The Cayenne SUV and 911 models contributed to the record January, with 1,500 Cayenne units sold (+51% over January 2012) and 877 units of the 911 s…
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Subaru of America, Inc. Reports 21 Percent Growth In January Sales January 2013 sales of 27,663 represent a 21 percent increase over January 2012 CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 27,663 vehicle sales for January 2013, which represents a 21 percent increase over January 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. Forester and Outback sales for January 2013 increased 28 and 16 percent respectively, over January 2012. Outback and Legacy models were recently named Top Safety Pic…
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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…
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VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS 6.7 PERCENT INCREASE IN JANUARY January sales total 29,018, best January since 1974 Much-anticipated Game Day ad released Best January since 1974 with 29,018 units delivered and a 6.7 percent increase over the prior year Chattanooga-built Passat had its best January ever with 8,856 units delivered Best January for Golf since 2000 with 1,532 units delivered Jetta sedan achieved 9,089 units in January Sport utility vehicles, the Tiguan and Touareg, reported sales of 2,114 and 962, respectively High-mileage, clean diesel TDI models accounted for 19 percent of sales in January Herndon, VA, Feb 1, 2013 - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reporte…
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Volvo Announces January Sales Records Best January Since 2008 ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Feb. 1, 2013) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 4,875 units, a 9.3 percent increase month-over-month and the best January since 2008. 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 1,954 units sold, a 38.1 percent increase from January 2012.
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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 …
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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…
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BMW Group U.S. Reports July 2013 Sales BMW brand sales up 12.9 percent MINI brand sales up 1.6 percent, best July ever WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported July sales of 29,993 vehicles, an increase of 10.5 percent from the 27,152 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 9.2 percent on sales of 202,780 in the first seven months of 2013 compared to 185,715 in the same period in 2012. "July is a pivotal month, setting the trend for the second half of the year and the numbers show the trend is with us" said Ludwig Willisch, President an…
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Chrysler Group LLC Reports July 2013 U.S. Sales Increased 11 Percent; Best July Sales in Seven Years Best July sales since 2006 40th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales increases in July compared with same month a year ago Six Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in July Ram Truck brand sales up 31 percent; largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in July and best July sales since 2007 All Jeep brand vehicles in production record double-digit percentage increases Dodge Charger and Fiat 500 lead their segments in J.D. Power’s 2013 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout …
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AUG 1, 2013 | DEARBORN, MICH. FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSTS BEST JULY SINCE 2006 AND BEST RETAIL SALES SINCE 2005 Ford Motor Company’s U.S. sales for July increase 11 percent compared with a year ago, for the best total July monthly sales since 2006; retail sales surge 19 percent, for the best July retail sales since 2005 Ford small cars – Fiesta, Focus and C-MAX hybrids – are up 32 percent, driving coastal retail share gains Ford utility vehicles also strong, with Edge up 15 percent, Explorer up 13 percent and Escape up 4 percent, putting all three vehicles on pace for a record-setting year F-Series posts best July sales since 2006 Ford Motor Company’s U.S. sales grew 11 …
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GM’s Retail Sales Increased 23 percent in July Total sales up 16 percent driven by double-digit increases at all four brands 2013-08-01 DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers delivered 234,071 vehicles in the United States in July, up 16 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 23 percent while fleet sales declined 6 percent. “For GM, July was the most well-balanced month of the year from a retail sales standpoint: trucks were hot, but so were small cars and family vehicles,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president, U.S. sales operations. “Our experience shows that the difference between good sales and great sales in a slow-growth economy is how many …
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Hyundai Motor America Reports Best Ever July Sales All-time record July sales up 6 percent Two-millionth Sonata, one-millionth Santa Fe sales milestones achieved Elantra up 29 percent, Santa Fe up 48 percent COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 66,005 units, up 6.4 percent versus the same period in 2012. Santa Fe and Elantra continue to be star performers. "July was another record-breaking sales month for us and is a great way to begin the second half of the year," said Dave Zuchowski, executive vice president of national sales. "This is a terrific time for consumers to purchase a new vehicle – industry invent…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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