2013 Sales Archive

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 …

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

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…

Mitsubishi Motors Reports Record Outlander Sport Sales In June CYPRESS, Calif., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported that the U.S.-built Outlander Sport in June showed its best-ever sales for a single month. The 2,634 units sold represent a year-over-year sales increase of more than 80 percent. The record total marks the tenth consecutive month of sales increases for the fuel-efficient CUV. Outlander Sport sales are up more than 54 percent year to date. "We can't emphasize enough the importance of Outlander Sport's recent designation as a "Top Safety Pick+" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)," said MMNA…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

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

William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com November 1, 2013 Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 52.0% Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 32.0% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 22.4% Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 19.4% General Motors Co. - Up 15.7% Nissan North America - Up 14.2% Ford Motor Company - Up 14.0% Audi of America - Up 11.0% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 11.0% Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 11.0% Toyota Motor Sales - Up 8.8% American Honda Motor Co. - Up 7.1% Hyundai Motor America - Up 7.0% Mazda North American Operations - Up 6.0% BMW Group U.S. - Up 2.9% Kia Motors America - Down 6.4% Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Down 6.7% Volkswagen of…

Nov 1, 2013 , HERNDON, Va. Audi achieves 34th consecutive monthly sales record in October; YTD sales up 13.4% Audi Q5, Q7 sales increased 39.4% and 38.6% in October Audi A6 sales jump 13.5% Premium segment vehicles up 17% to constitute 32.7% of year-to-date sales Audi reports October 2013 sales of 13,001 vehicles, an 11.0% increase over the previous October record set last year. October also stands as the brand’s 34th consecutive month of record sales. Audi sales year-to-date increased 13.4% to 127,412 vehicles sold. “With another monthly sales record, the sustainable Audi business model is on track to produce steady and profitable growth,” said Mark Del Rosso, Execu…

Nissan U.S. Sales Increase 14.2% For October Record NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan U.S. sales in October increased 14.2 percent to 91,018, up from last year’s total of 79,865. Nissan Division sales also set an October record with 81,866 deliveries, a 15.4 percent increase over the prior year. Sales of Infiniti vehicles totaled 9,152 units, up 4.5 percent. Fred Diaz, divisional vice president, Sales and Marketing and Service and Parts, Nissan U.S.A. said: "Nissan’s record October performance demonstrates that a Washington shutdown was not enough to shut down our sales momentum. With the all-new 2014 Rogue hitting dealer showrooms this month, we expect Nissan’s growth to conti…

Porsche Reports October Sales Porsche dealers sell 3,562 vehicles ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and Panamera four-door sports sedans in the United States, today announced October 2013 sales of 3,562 vehicles, an increase of 11 percent over the same period in 2012. Year-to-date, Porsche has sold 35,111 cars in the U.S., 24 percent ahead of last year's total of 28,226, thus surpassing the entire 2012 sales volume of 35,043. "Having sold more cars in the first 10 months of this year than the entire total of our 2012 record year is quite a feat, and it is rewarding…

Hyundai Motor America Reports All-Time Record October Sales Core vehicles lead the charge with Sonata up 18 percent, Santa Fe up 36 percent Auto show season brings more product news and a big announcement in L.A. COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales for the month of October of 53,555 units, up seven percent versus the same period in 2012, representing the best October in company history. "October was a bit of a roller coaster ride for the entire automotive sector so we feel pretty good about exceeding prior year sales results and posting our best-ever October performance," said Dave Zuchowski, executive vice pres…

MAZDA REPORTS BEST OCTOBER SALES IN SIX YEARS IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported October U.S. sales of 19,738 vehicles, representing an increase of 6.0 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through October are up 5.3 percent versus last year, with 240,229 vehicles sold. Key October sales notes: Sales of 19,738 vehicles represents Mazda's best October since 2007. Celebrating its best October since 2008, Mazda6 posted a significant gain of 104.6 percent year-over-year with 3,100 vehicles sold. Mazda CX-5 continues to gain popularity among consumers as 5,833 vehicles were sold in October, accounting f…

Mitsubishi Motors Sales Climb Nearly 20 Percent In October CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported October sales of 4,972, up 19.4 percent compared to October 2012. Sales of the U.S.-built Outlander Sport led the way with 2,009 units sold, an increase of 19.9 percent for the month compared to prior year sales. Sales of the all-new 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander showed a year-over-year gain of more than 65 percent in October. "This marked MMNA's best October of sales since 2010," said MMNA President & CEO Yoichi Yokozawa. "Sales of our Outlander and Outlander Sport – 'American's Safest CUV Line-up' – remained v…

November 1, 2013 SUBARU BREAKS PREVIOUS BEST YEAR AND SETS FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEARLY SALES RECORD October sales increased 32 percent over last October Year-to-date sales are 347,890, up 28 percent over 2012 Cherry Hill, N.J. - Today Subaru of America, Inc. reported that the company has surpassed its previous annual sales record with two months of reporting remaining for the year. Subaru sold 34,483 vehicles in October and 347,890 total vehicles in 2013. The previous record for annual sales was set in 2012 with 336,441 vehicles sold. This new record means that 2013 will be the fifth consecutive year of sales records for Subaru of America and the sixth consecutive year …

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

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported October sales of 39,754 units as the brand's introduction of seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles this calendar year continued with the arrival of the all-new, second-generation Soul urban passenger vehicle and the 2014 model year Optima midsize sedan. Looking ahead, all-new 2014 Forte5 and Forte Koup models will begin arriving in showrooms later this month, and the Los Angeles Auto Show will provide the backdrop for the unveiling of the all-new 2015 K900 – a rear wheel drive flagship sedan that will take value to new levels of sophistication.

Honda October Sales Rise on Record CR-V and Strong Civic Sales; Acura Posts over 17-Percent Increase on Record Sales of Truck of the Year Candidate MDX CR-V boasts record October sales Civic sales up 32.1 percent over October 2012 Acura light trucks post record October sales on strength of all-new MDX and RDX TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported October 2013 U.S. total sales of 114,538 units, an increase of 7.1 percent compared with October 2012 (up 3.1 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*). Year-to-date sales reached 1,273,550, an increase of 8.5 percent. Honda Division October sales reached 100,242, …

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

BMW Group U.S. Reports October 2013 Sales BMW sales up 4.2 percent MINI sales down 3.2 percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported October sales of 33,274 vehicles, an increase of 2.9 percent from the 32,339 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 10.6 percent on sales of 295,474 in the first ten months of 2013 compared to 267,267 in the same period in 2012. "The momentum of October is a good indicator of what's ahead in the final 60 days of the year, especially with sales of the new X5 and the 4 Series beginning to have an impact,"…

JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR OCTOBER 2013 Jaguar Land Rover North America increases 52 percent in October Jaguar continues industry-leading growth streak with 117 percent growth in October on new XF and XJ All Wheel Drive models and F-TYPE sales Land Rover brand has its best October sales performance in its 26 year U.S. history, increasing 37 percent on strong Range Rover and Range Rover Evoque demand (MAHWAH, NJ) – November 1, 2013 – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported October 2013 U.S. sales: Jaguar sales were 1,515 units, 117 percent up from 699 units in October 2012; Land Rover sales were 4,286 units, up 37 percent from 3,129 units in October…

Volvo Announces October Sales ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Nov. 1, 2013) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 3,919 units, a 6.7 percent decrease versus October 2012. Year-to-date sales are down 6.7 percent over the first ten months of 2012. The S60 sports sedan was the top seller for the month with 1,276 units sold, a 10.7 percent increase versus October 2012. The XC60 crossover finished the month right behind with 1,244 units sold. Also showing increases this month were S80 (up 7.4 percent), XC70 (up 5.7 percent) and C70 (up 38.0 percent) month-over-month.