2013 Sales Archive

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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Porsche Reports February Sales Increase of 31 Percent Cayenne Sales up 79 percent from February 2012 ATLANTA, March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced February sales of 2,805 vehicles. This compares to 2,149 vehicles sold in February 2012, an increase of 31 percent. For the year so far, PCNA has delivered 6,163 vehicles versus 4,699 during the same period last year, also an increase of 31 percent. Cayenne sales were particularly strong, posting an increase of 79 percent to 1,173 units, up fr…

Porsche Reports Best May Sales Month in History - up 38 Percent over 2012 PCNA delivers 3,928 vehicles in May ATLANTA, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced May 2013 sales of 3,928 vehicles. This is the best May sales month – and second best month ever – in PCNA history and compares to 2,852 vehicles sold in May 2012, an increase of 38 percent. For the year, PCNA has delivered 17,609 vehicles in the U.S., up 31 percent over last year's all-time record sales year. The Cayenne continues…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Oct. 1, 2013 Nissan U.S. Sales Total 86,868 Vehicles In September NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan U.S. sales in September totaled 86,868, down 5.5 percent from last year's total of 91,907. Nissan Division sales finished at 77,828 units, a decrease of 5.6 percent. Sales of Infiniti vehicles totaled 9,040 units, down 4.3 percent. Fred Diaz, divisional vice president, Sales and Marketing, Service and Parts, Nissan U.S.A. said: "September was a unique month with fewer selling days than the prior year with the Labor Day weekend falling into August sales reporting for the first time in several years. While this skewed year-to-year comparisons we are optimistic that strong auto sal…

October 1, 2013 Subaru Reports Record September Sales Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 31,755 vehicle sales for the month of September, representing the best September sales month in company history. September sales increased 15 percent over September 2012. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 313,407 – 28 percent higher than the same period in 2012. The company is on track to achieve its fifth-consecutive year of sales increases. Sales for the all-new 2014 Forester remain strong at 10,620 units, a 75 percent increase over September 2012 and a year-to-date increase of 49 percent. Legacy sedan and Outback crossover were recently rated as “su…

ATLANTA, Oct. 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 September 2013 sales of 3,093 vehicles, an increase of 13 percent over the same period in 2012. During the first nine months of the year, Porsche has sold 31,549 cars in the U.S., 26 percent ahead of last year's year-to-date total (25,015). "With three-quarters of the year behind us, we can be very pleased with the sales performance of all of our four model lines thus far," said Detlev von Platen, President and CEO, Porsche Cars North America, Inc.…

CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported September sales of 4,001, down 16.7 percent compared to September 2012. The decrease is partially due to two fewer sales days last month compared to a year ago, because Labor Day sales this year were recorded in August and last year were reported as a part of September. Sales of the all-new 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander showed a year-over-year gain of 64 percent in September. Overall Outlander sales are up 45 percent year-to-date. "We are looking forward to reviving our positive momentum in October," said MMNA President & CEO Yoichi Yokozawa. "We have just begun delive…

MAZDA'S SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY PAVES THE WAY FOR SEPTEMBER SALES - Despite Industry Slowing, Mazda Receives Support from Mazda2, Mazda6 and CX-5 - IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported September U.S. sales of 22,464 vehicles, representing a decrease of 6.9 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through September are up 5.3 percent versus last year, with 220,490 vehicles sold. Key September sales notes: The critical sales normally attributed to the Labor Day holiday occurred in August this year, rather than in September as last year. Mazda2 showed a 153 percent increase year-over-year (YOY) with 1,916 ve…

Stylish Honda Accord and Civic Lead Honda September Sales; Acura’s Newest Products Continue to Advance Brand Growth September sales help Honda maintain a 8.7-percent year-to-date sales climb; Civic sales up 6.7 percent 10/01/2013 - TORRANCE, Calif. American Honda today reported September 2013 U.S. sales of 105,563 units, a decrease of 9.9 percent compared with September 2012 (a decrease of 2.1 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate (DSR*)), while year-to-date sales remain up 7.9 percent over 2012. Reflecting Honda's consistent focus on retail sales, the Honda brand posted September 2013 sales of 93,915 units, a decrease of 8.7 percent compared with September 2012 (a dec…

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA REPORTS SEPTEMBER SALES Second-best September Ever Accent, Elantra, Azera, Genesis & Equus all shine Hyundai Santa Fe Advances in North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year Competition COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2013 – Hyundai Motor America today announced sales for the month of September of 55,102 units, down eight percent versus the same period in 2012, with two fewer selling days. On a selling-day adjusted basis, September sales were up one percent versus last year, representing the second-best September in company history. Fleet sales represented 16 percent of total sales. “After consistently experiencing year-over-year sales gains…

KIA MOTORS AMERICA REPORTS SEPTEMBER SALES Optima Leads Sales for 22nd Consecutive Month IRVINE, Calif., October 1, 2013 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported September sales of 38,003 units, led for the 22nd straight month by the U.S.-built* Optima. There are seven all-new or significantly redesigned Kia vehicles scheduled to arrive in showrooms this calendar year, and October will mark the start of sales for numbers four and five in the form of the all-new, second-generation Soul urban passenger vehicle and the redesigned 2014 Optima midsize sedan.

JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR SEPTEMBER 2013 Jaguar Land Rover North America increases 1 percent in September Jaguar continues U.S. growth streak with 31 percent growth in September on new XF and XJ all wheel drive models and F-TYPE sales Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Evoque see strong increases in September, up 23 percent and 26 percent respectively Land Rover U.S. sales decrease 7 percent for month due to tight supply of Range Rover Sport during launch; Land Rover brand up 12 percent year-to-date (MAHWAH, NJ) – October 1, 2013 – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported September 2013 U.S. sales: Jaguar sales were 1,313 units, 31 percent up…

October 01, 2013 Toyota Continues to See Growth with Sales-Per-Day Increase in September 2013 Corolla sales up as all-new model reaches showrooms; Camry is once again No. 1 TORRANCE, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2013) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September 2013 sales results of 164,457 units, an increase of 4 percent over September 2012 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 23 selling days in September 2013 versus 25 selling days in September 2012, TMS sales decreased 4.3 percent from year-ago month. Toyota Division posted September 2013 sales of 144,935 units, up 4 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-w…

Volvo Announces September Sales ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Oct. 1, 2013) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 4,188 units, a 15.9 percent decrease versus September 2012. Year-to-date sales are down 6.6 percent over the first nine months of 2012. The S60 sports sedan was the top seller for the month with 1,545 units sold (up 4.1 percent year-over-year). The XC60 crossover finished the month right behind with 1,355 units sold (up 12.3 percent year-over-year).

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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.

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.

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…

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,…

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…

William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com December 3, 2013 Maserati North America, Inc. - Up 319% Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 69.9% Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 37.4% Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 29.8% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 16% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 14.4% General Motors Co. - Up 13.7% Audi of America - Up 13% Nissan North America - Up 10.7% Kia Motors America - Up 10.6% Toyota Motor Sales - Up 10.1% Ford Motor Company - Up 7.2% Hyundai Motor America - Up 4.7% Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 2.6% American Honda Motor Co. - Down 0.1% BMW Group U.S. - Down 0.4% Mazda North American Operations - Down 4.3% Volkswagen of Ameri…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

Porsche Reports November Sales Porsche dealers sell 3,966 vehicles ATLANTA, Dec. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 November 2013 sales of 3,966 vehicles. This tops the same period in 2012, which had set an all-time November record, by three percent. Year-to-date, Porsche sold 39,077 cars in the U.S., 22 percent ahead of last year's total of 32,091. "It is gratifying to see our strong sales momentum continue even after having surpassed our record sales total of 2012 by the end of October," said Detlev von P…

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 …

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.

Hyundai Motor America Reports All-time Record November Sales - Hyundai Accent and Santa Fe Sport receive ALG's award for the highest residual value in their class; both post 40 percent-plus sales gains - Refreshed Elantra family, new Veloster Turbo R-Spec and industry-first 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell launched at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, arriving in showrooms soon COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales for the month of November of 56,005 units, up five percent versus the same period in 2012, representing the best November in company history. "With inventories being replenished with new and refreshed 2014 …

Nissan Sets November U.S. Sales Record With 10.7% Increase NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan established a November U.S. sales record with 106,528 total deliveries, marking an increase of 10.7 percent over last year's total of 96,197. Nissan Division set a November record with 93,376 deliveries, a 10.8 percent increase over the prior year. Sales of Infiniti vehicles also set a November record with 13,152 deliveries, up 10.5 percent. Nissan Division has sold 1,035,439 vehicles so far in 2013, up 10.7 percent and exceeding the total for all of 2012. "Consumers' strong demand for Nissan products continued last month, culminating in a very good Black Friday weekend and driving our…

By William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com May 1, 2013 Subaru of America, Inc - Up 25.2% Nissan North America, Inc. - Up 23.2% Ford Motor Company - Up 17.9% Porsche Cars North America - Up 17% Audi of America - Up 14.2% General Motors Co. - Up 11.4% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 11% BMW Group U.S. - Up 8.3% American Honda - Up 7.4% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 4.4% Hyundai Motor America - Up 2% Kia Motors America - Flat This Month Toyota Motor Sales - Down 1.1% Mazda North American Operations - Down 7.5% Volvo Cars of North America - Down 7.9% Volkswagen of America, Inc. - Down 10.3% Mitsubishi Motors North America - Down 15.5% Jaguar Land Rover North Amer…

Toyota Motor Sales No. 1 Retail Manufacturer in November 2013 All-new RAV4 up nearly 57 percent; All-new Avalon posts triple-digit gains for ninth month in a row TORRANCE, Calif. (Dec. 3, 2013) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported November 2013 sales results of 178,044 units, an increase of 5.9 percent over November 2012 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 26 selling days in November 2013 versus 25 selling days in November 2012, TMS sales increased 10.1 percent from year-ago month. Toyota Division posted November 2013 sales of 152,433 units, up 5.5 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota divi…

Volvo Announces November Sales ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Dec. 3, 2013) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 4,233 units, a 31.1 percent decrease versus November 2012. Year-to-date sales are down 9.1 percent over the first eleven months of 2012. “Excluding a large fleet deal coupled with damaged cars from Hurricane Sandy in November 2012, our dealers actually had a strong November 2013, up 10.97 percent in the retail channel,” said Rick Bryant, executive vice president, sales operations. “This is all part of our planned strategy to move away from fleet units and focus on pure retail sales.” The XC60 crossover was the top seller for the month with 1,5…

Mercedes-Benz Posts Best November Sales Ever At 34,376, 279,501 YTD November Sprinter sales up 23.3%, smart up 36.2% December 03, 2013 - MONTVALE, N.J. Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported the highest November retail volumes in its history with 37,345 units sold across the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart model lines, up 14.4% from the 32,649 vehicles sold in November 2012. Sales for the Mercedes-Benz brand alone jumped 13.4% over the same period last year to 34,376, while year-to-date volumes hit a record 279,501. Adding year-to-date sales of 18,988 for Sprinter Vans and 8,409 units at smart, MBUSA achieved a year-to-date grand total of 306,898 units, making Novem…

Chrysler Group LLC Reports June 2013 U.S. Sales Increased 8 Percent; Best June Sales in Six Years Best June sales since 2007 39th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales increases in June compared with same month a year ago Seven Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in June Ram Truck brand sales up 23 percent; largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in June and best June sales since 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee sales up 33 percent in June; all Jeep brand vehicles in production record double-digit percentage sales gains Dodge Durango sales up 39 percent; largest percentage sales …

Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Up 13 Percent; Ford Cars, Escape Continue Record-Setting Pace, Driving Coastal Share Ford Motor Company’s June U.S. sales increase 13 percent compared with a year ago; best June sales since 2006 Ford Escape and passenger cars continue to propel share gains, particularly on the coasts, with Escape setting its fifth straight record month in June Ford F-Series sales post best June sales since 2005 All-new Lincoln MKZ posts best-ever June sales and best quarterly sales performance ever DEARBORN, Mich., July 2, 2013 – Ford Motor Company’s U.S. June sales grew 13 percent compared with a year ago, marking Ford’s best June sales results since 20…

William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com July 2, 2013 Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 41.6% Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 23% BMW Group U.S. - Up 21.4% Ford Motor Company - Up 13.4% Mazda North American Operations - Up 13% Nissan North America - Up 12.9% Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 10% Toyota Motor Sales - Up 9.8% American Honda Motor Co. - Up 9.7% Audi of America - Up 8.2% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 8% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 7% General Motors Co. - Up 6.5% Hyundai Motor America - Up 2% Kia Motors America - Down 1.5% Mitsubishi Motors North America - Down 2.1% Volkswagen of America - Down 3.2% Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Down 6…

07.02.2013 VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS JUNE 2013 SALES - Best-ever June and year-to-date results for Passat and TDI® Clean Diesels Best June and year-to-date for Passat with 10,874 and 56,119 units respectively Best June sales for Beetle since 2006 with 3,780 units delivered Best-ever year-to-date results for Tiguan with 15,526 units delivered June sales total 36,957 units, representing a 3.2 percent decrease versus the prior year High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 24.3 percent of sales in June and 22.1 percent of sales year-to-date, the best June and year-to-date results on record. Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported …

July 2, 2013 , HERNDON, Va. Audi achieves 30th consecutive month of record U.S. sales with best June results ever June 2013 also marked the best first half of any year since Audi began selling cars in the U.S. market Del Rosso: Audi sales momentum shares core traits of Audi Le Mans racing dominance Audi Q5, Q7 sales remain strong; premium segment vehicles rose 19% Audi today reported June 2013 sales of 13,706 vehicles, an 8.2% increase over the previous June record set last year and the second best month ever for the brand. June also marks the best first half of any year since Audi began selling cars in the U.S. market, as well as the 30th consecutive month of record…

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…

July 2, 2013 SUBARU REPORTS 42 PERCENT INCREASE IN JUNE SALES; BEST-EVER JUNE FOR FORESTER AND OUTBACK Subaru reaches 200,000 vehicle sales during the first six months of 2013 – a record-setting pace Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 39,235 vehicle sales for the month of June, a 42 percent increase over June 2012. The company also posted best-ever June sales for Forester and Outback models. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 204,597 – 25 percent higher than the same period in 2012. June Forester sales totaled 10,170, a 41 percent increase over June 2012 and best-ever June for the model. The 2014 Forester was recently named a 2013 Top Safety…

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…

BMW Group U.S. Reports June 2013 Sales BMW brand sales up 24.6 percent, best June ever MINI brand sales up 9.6 percent, best month ever WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported June sales of 33,645 vehicles, an increase of 21.4 percent from the 27,720 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 9.0 percent on sales of 172,787 in the first six months of 2013 compared to 158,563 in the same period in 2012. "There is nothing like an abundance of new and popular models to drive sales, resulting in new U.S. sales records for BMW, MINI and pre-o…

Mercedes-Benz Posts Best Second-Quarter Finish With June Sales Of 24,415 Historic year-to-date highs at MBUSA exceed 155,000 units MONTVALE, N.J., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported combined sales of 27,162 for June, a 7.0% increase over the same month last year. Sales totals at Mercedes-Benz rose 9.8% to 24,415, bringing year-to-date volumes for the brand to a milestone 141,950 units. Sprinter Vans posted strong year-to-date sales of 9,483, which combined with year-to-date sales of 4,459 from smart to bring MBUSA's first-half total to 155,892. This marks the best second-quarter finish in the company's history and the sixth consecuti…

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…

Hyundai Motor America Reports Best June And Mid-Year Sales Ever Elantra up 26 percent for the month Santa Fe, Automobile Magazine's Family Crossover for 2013, up 14 percent for the month COSTA MESA, Calif., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 65,007 units, up two percent versus the same period in 2012 and up one percent the first six months of the year. "June was another record-breaking sales month for us in what has been a strong first half of the year," said Dave Zuchowski, executive vice president of national sales. "We clearly felt the impact of the summer selling surge and our improved availability of award-winning vehicles…

William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com September 4, 2013 Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 45.1% Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 40% BMW Group U.S. - Up 35.4% American Honda Motor Co. - Up 26.7% Mazda North American Operations - Up 26.4% Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 24.3% Toyota Motor Sales - Up 22.8% Nissan North America - Up 22.3% Audi of America - Up 21.5% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 15.8% General Motors Co. - Up 14.7% Ford Motor Company - Up 12.8% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 12% Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 10% Hyundai Motor America - Up 8% Kia Motors America - Up 4% Volkswagen of America - Down 1.3% Volvo Cars of North America, L…

Porsche Reports Best June in History -- up 23% over 2012 PCNA delivers 3,700 vehicles in June ATLANTA, July 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 June 2013sales of 3,700 vehicles, marking the best June in company history. During the first half of 2013, PCNA has delivered 21,309 vehicles in the U.S., for an increase of 30 percent over last year (16,450) – which was a record-setting year. The Cayenne line experienced the most growth, with sales up 77 percent over June 2012. The Diesel and GTS models …

Honda Reports June Sales Surge on Record Light Truck Sales; Acura RDX Posts Record June Sales Record June sales of American Honda light trucks; best sales since 2007 Record June sales of Honda light trucks, CR-V and Pilot Record June sales of Acura RDX TORRANCE, Calif., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported June 2013 U.S. sales of 136,915 units, a total increase of 9.7 percent compared with June 2012 (up 13.9 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*). The Honda division posted June 2013 sales of 123,150 units, an increase of 12.5 percent compared with June 2012. Acura division U.S. June sales of 13,765 units decreased 10.4 …

MAZDA'S SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY PAVES THE ROAD TO DOUBLE DIGIT SALES GAIN IN JUNE Mazda's SUVs Show Their Strength; All-New 2014 Mazda6 Still Supply-Constrained IRVINE, Calif., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported June U.S. sales of 22,496 vehicles, representing an increase of 13.0 percent versus last year and the best June since 2007. Year-to-date sales through June are up 0.8 percent versus last year, with 144,943 vehicles sold. Key June sales notes: Mazda celebrated its best June sales month since 2007 (25,761 units) with 22,496 vehicles sold. The all-new 2014 Mazda6 continues to show strong sales performance. Posting stel…