2014 Sales Archive

AUG 1, 2014 | DEARBORN, MICH. FUSION, EXPLORER, ESCAPE LEAD FORD’S BEST JULY RESULTS IN EIGHT YEARS; F-SERIES AND LINCOLN ALSO POST GAINS Ford Motor Company U.S. July sales increased 10 percent with 212,236 vehicles sold for best July performance in eight years Ford Fusion posted a record July sales month with 23,942 cars sold, up 17 percent Ford Explorer sales increased 32 percent; Ford Escape posted best July with a 19 percent sales increase Ford F-Series again topped 60,000-vehicle mark, up 5 percent Lincoln sales increased 14 percent on building MKC stock Ford Motor Company U.S. sales of 212,236 vehicles increased 10 percent over a year ago for the best July in…

GM’s Truck and Crossover Sales Surge Past 1 million Units in 2014 GM total vehicle sales up 9 percent in July – Best July since 2007 Crossovers up 26 percent, SUVs up 32 percent, vans up 65 percent Commercial sales grow for ninth consecutive month DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers delivered 256,160 vehicles in the United States in July, for the company’s highest July sales since 2007. Total sales were up 9 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales – those to individual customers – were up 4 percent. Commercial deliveries were up 69 percent and all other fleet deliveries were up 21 percent. Sales of crossovers and trucks, which include pickups…

Audi achieves 43rd consecutive record month of U.S. sales in July - Sales for the most recent month rose 11.9% to 14,616 vehicles - Demand for the all-new Audi A3 Sedan remained strong deep into its launch year - Due to lean inventories, Audi pulled its 2015 model launch ahead HERNDON, Va., August 1, 2014 – Audi reported that its July 2014 sales increased 11.9% to 14,616 vehicles, a total that stands as the 43rd consecutive month of record monthly U.S. sales for the brand. Audi U.S. sales year-to-date increased 13.3% to 98,965 vehicles. Audi has maintained steady momentum throughout 2014, with the best-ever July results following record sales for the first h…

Maserati North America, Inc. - Up 315.6% (1,172 Vehicles Sold This Month; 6,574 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 27% (45,714 Vehicles Sold This Month; 283,722 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 21.4% (6,349 Vehicles Sold This Month; 46,021 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chrysler Group LLC - Up 20% (167,667 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,187,790 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda North American Operations - Up 17.1% (29,238 Vehicles Sold This Month; 185,669 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 16.4% (30,757 Vehicles Sold This Month; 198,511 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche Cars No…

Kia Motors America Announces Record July Sales Year-to-Date Sales Up 7.2 Percent Over 2013 IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming off the best first half sales performance in company history, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record July sales of 52,309 units, a 6.7 percent increase over the same period last year. After launching seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles in 2013, Kia's year-to-date sales are up 7.2 percent, and the brand's aggressive new product cadence will continue this quarter with the scheduled launches of the all-new Sedona and Soul EV. Since arriving in 2009, U.S. sales of the iconic Soul have exceeded the 500,000 uni…

Mazda Records Best July Sales In 21 Years IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported July U.S. sales of 29,238 vehicles, representing an increase of 17.1 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through July are up 9.3 percent versus last year, with 185,669 vehicles sold. "Mazda3, Mazda6 and CX-5 continue to show strong gains month after month as more and more customers realize the benefits of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY," said Ron Stettner, vice president of sales, MNAO. "Mazda hasn't sold this many vehicles in the month of July since 1993. A big part of that success is building the brand and showing customers t…

Hyundai Motor America Reports Best Ever July Sales Sonata Hybrid has Best Month Ever Premium Models up More than 9 Percent FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America, recently ranked the highest non-premium brand in J.D. Power's APEAL and IQS reports, posted its best July sales ever. Sales for the month were 67,011 units, up 1.5 percent compared with the same period in 2013. The Sonata had another strong month with sales of 22,577 up 19 percent while the Santa Fe recorded sales of 8,655, up 26 percent. "As the summer weather heated up across the country, so did the selling season," said Bob Pradzinski, vice president of national s…

Maserati North America, Inc. Reports Top July Sales in its History 315.6% Percent sales gain posted in July, compared with same month one year ago Triple digits sales surge; Ghibli and Quattroporte spearhead strong momentum of continued sales growth Dealership network expands with five new additions this July Alfieri sports coupe concept to debut in Monterey, CA ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug.1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Maserati North America, Inc. continues to shatter records, today registering (1172 retail units) sold representing the strongest July sales month in the brand's one-hundred year history. This reflects a significant 315 % percent increase compared to July 2013 …

Porsche Reports June Sales - up 12.6% over 2013 Porsche dealers sell 4,300 cars ATLANTA, Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor in the United States of Porsche 918 Spyder, 911, Boxster and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up, today announced July 2014 sales of 4,300 vehicles. During the first seven months of 2014, PCNA has delivered 27,219 vehicles in the U.S., an increase of 8.3 percent over last year (25,129). July was noteworthy for a number of reasons aside from setting another monthly sales record. "We just announced the arrival of the new generation of…

Mitsubishi Motors Continues Sales Momentum Best July and year-to-date sales in three years, Outlander Sport leads the way with its best ever July sales month CYPRESS, Calif., Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) experienced another strong month in July with sales of 6,349 units, a 21.4 percent increase over the sales total from July 2013. The stylish and American-made Outlander Sport 5-passenger compact crossover/SUV was the brand's volume leader with sales of 2,610 units in July – its best July sales month since the model was launched back in 2010. The award-winning and extremely fuel-efficient Mirage 5-door sub-compact saw s…

Toyota Is No. 1 Retail Manufacturer In July 2014 Lexus reports best-ever July; RAV4 sets all-time sales record TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota, Scion and Lexus today reported total July 2014 sales results of 215,802 units, an increase of 7.3 percent from July 2013 on a daily selling rate (DSR). On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 26 selling days in July 2014 versus 25 selling days in July 2013, sales increased 11.6 percent over the year-ago month. Toyota division posted July 2014 sales of 188,469 units, up 6.4 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota division sales increased 10.6 percent over July 2013. "Rising consumer c…

BMW Group U.S. Reports July 2014 Sales BMW brand sales up 9.8 percent - best July ever MINI brand sales down 2.3 percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported July sales of 32,220 vehicles, an increase of 7.4 percent from the 29,993 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 5.4 percent on sales of 213,754 in the first seven months of 2014 compared to 202,780 in the same period in 2013. BMW Brand Sales – Best July Ever Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 9.8 percent in July for a total of 26,409 compared to 24,043 vehicles sold in …

JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR JULY 2014 Jaguar Land Rover North America sales increase 3 percent in July, for its best July sales month result since 2005 High performance models, Jaguar F-TYPE and Land Rover Range Rover Sport, drive sales growth Land Rover brand has its best July sales month since 2005 Range Rover Sport July sales increase 115 percent Jaguar F-TYPE lineup, now featuring Coupe and Convertible models, increase 47 percent for its best month since hitting market (MAHWAH, NJ) - August 1, 2014 - Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported July 2014 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales reached 4,643 units, up 15 percent from 4,050 units in July 2013; Ja…

Volkswagen of America Reports July 2014 Sales July sales total 30,553 units Golf GTI delivered 1,727 units for the month, marking a 39.7 percent increase in sales for the model over the previous July Passat delivered 8,668 units for the month Jetta sedan delivered 11,008 units for the month Tiguan delivered 2,121units for the month High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 7,062 units, representing 23.1 percent of sales in July Year-to-date TDI sales were 49,202, representing 23.5 percent of sales Passat TDI sales were 2,442, representing 28.2 percent of sales of the vehicle Herndon, VA (August 1, 2014) — Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 30…

Porsche Reports May Sales - Strong U.S. Debut of New Macan Porsche dealers sell 4,609 cars ATLANTA, June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche 911, Boxster and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan in the United States, today announced May sales of 4,609 vehicles. Mid-May marked the sales start of the 2015 Macan S and Macan Turbo, which amounted to 1,263 units. That month's total not only beats last year's record sales number for the month of May by 17.3 percent, but it's also the best ever sales month for Porsche in the U.S. For the year, PCNA has delivered 18,81…

Hyundai Motor America Reports Its Best Month Ever All-New 2015 Sonata Begins Arriving at Dealerships CUV Segment Up 36 Percent FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America just closed its best month ever with May sales of 70,907, up 3.7 percent versus the same period a year ago. "Our excellent spring selling season continued through the month of May with dealerships across the country seeing an increase in customers visiting their showrooms," said Bob Pradzinski, vice president of national sales, Hyundai Motor America. "From Accent to our two CUVs, all the way to Equus, we saw double-digit gains over last May." Both premium sedans, Equ…

IRVINE, Calif., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in the U.S., and the brand's momentum reached historic new heights in May with an all-time best monthly sales total of 60,087, a 14.8-percent increase over the same period in 2013 and the first time KMA has achieved more than 60,000 sales in a single month. Kia's unsurpassed May performance was driven by record demand for the U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan, which set an all-time single-month record for Kia of 16,843 units, while the iconic Soul delivered the best performance in its five-year history with 15,606 vehicles sold. "As part of our long-term strategy, Ki…

Mitsubishi Motors Reports another Strong Month of Sales in May Outlander Sport leads the way; Outlander sales more than double CYPRESS, Calif., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported another outstanding sales month with May sales of 7,269 units, a 54.2 percent increase over the sales total from May 2013. It was the best May sales total for Mitsubishi Motors in the last three years and also the second-best May sales for MMNA since 2008. The US-built Outlander Sport 5-passenger compact crossover/SUV led the way with its second-best-ever monthly sales total of 2,820 units, up 24.4 percent compared to May 2013 sales. The extremel…

BMW Group U.S. Reports May 2014 Sales Record May for BMW Brand BMW i3 charges into the market Strong recovery for MINI brand Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 3, 2014… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported May sales of 35,331 vehicles, an increase of 13.3 percent from the 31,174 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 4.9 percent on sales of 145,957 in the first five months of 2014 compared to 139,142 in the same period in 2013. BMW Brand Sales – Best May Ever Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 17.3 percent in May for a total of 29,602 compared to 25,230 vehicles sold in May, 2013. Yea…

Subaru Reports Best-Ever May Sales 30 consecutive months with year-over-year growth Best month ever for Forester, WRX/STI Best May ever for Outback Third consecutive month that Subaru brand sales exceed 40,000 sales Forester now marks ten consecutive months of more than 10,000 sales CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 44,170 vehicle sales for May 2014, a 11 percent increase over May 2013 sales of 39,892 and the best-ever May sales month in company history. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 196,641 - a 19 percent increase over the same period in 2013. The company has now seen 30 consecutive months of year-over-year gr…

Volvo Announces May Sales ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (June 3, 2014) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 5,014 units for the month of May. Year-to-date sales are down 9.9 percent versus the first five months of 2013. The top seller for May was the S60 sports sedan with 1,814 units sold, the XC60 crossover followed with 1,552 units sold, and the V60 sportswagon rounded out the third spot with 553 units sold. New this year, the V60 sportswagon is in dealerships now and combines the driving dynamics of a luxury sports sedan with the space and utility to support an active lifestyle. Thanks to Volvo’s new Drive-E engine family, the V60 features best-in-cl…

JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR MAY 2014 Jaguar Land Rover North America sales increase 17 percent in May, for its best May sales month result since 2007 Land Rover brand has its best May sales month ever with a 28 percent increase over 2013 Range Rover Evoque sales increase 59 percent for May Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe went on sale in May leading to new high in monthly F-TYPE sales Jaguar sales up 14 percent for the year (MAHWAH, NJ) – May 1, 2014 – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported May 2014 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales reached an all-time May high of 4,536 units, up 28 percent from 3,554 units in May 2013, and for the year, up 13 percent with 22,148 un…

Chrysler Group LLC Reports March 2014 U.S. Sales Increased 13 Percent; Best March Sales Since 2007 48th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains First quarter sales up 11 percent compared with same quarter in 2013 Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales gains in March compared with same month a year ago Jeep brand records its best sales month ever; March sales up 47 percent FIAT brand up 24 percent; best sales month ever Ram pickup truck sales up 26 percent; best March sales in 10 years Six Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in March Jeep Grand Cherokee is named 2014 Winter Vehicle of New England for fourth-consecutive year by New England …

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS MARCH 2014 SALES Apr 1, 2014 March sales total 36,717 units Jetta Sedan delivered 13,687 units for the month, up 6.3 percent vs the prior year Passat delivered 11,050 units for the month, marking the best March for the vehicle Tiguan delivered 2,315 units for the month High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 26.6 percent of sales, the best March on record Passat TDI sales were 4,549, representing 41.2 percent of sales of the vehicle marking the best March and best year-to-date ever. Herndon, VA (April 1, 2014) — Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 36,717 units delivered in March. “We continue to see steady dema…

Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 70.2 Percent (8,996 Vehicles Sold This Month; 19,840 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 21.2 Percent (44,479 Vehicles Sold This Month; 112,338 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chrysler Group LLC - Up 13 Percent (193,915 Vehicles Sold This Month; 475,964 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia Motors America - Up 11.5 Percent (54,777 Vehicles Sold This Month; 133,006 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 11 Percent (30,091 Vehicles Sold This Month; 79,475 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Up 10.3 Percent (5,915 Vehicles Sold This Month; 13,698 Vehicles Sold So F…

GM’s Retail Sales up 7 percent, Outpacing Industry Average transaction prices hit record $34,000; incentives down during month 2014-04-01 DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers delivered 256,047 vehicles in the United States in March 2014. Total sales were up 4 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales were up 7 percent and GM gained retail market share. Fleet sales were down 5 percent due to a planned reduction in rental deliveries. However, commercial fleet sales were up 5 percent for the fifth consecutive monthly increase. “GM’s retail sales, like the weather and the economy as a whole, have been on an improving trend since early February,” said Kurt …

April 1, 2014 SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. REPORTS BEST MONTH EVER Best first quarter in company history Best ever month for Forester Best ever month for XV Crosstrek Best month in 10 years for WRX Cherry Hill, N.J. - Continuing its long sales streak, Subaru of America, Inc. has reported record sales of 44,479 vehicles for March 2014. This is an increase of 21% over the March 2013 sales of 36,701 and means the company has now set consecutive monthly sales increases for the past 28 months. The Forester and XV Crosstrek model lines both significantly contributed to the company’s strong March sales and also its performance so far in 2014, which saw the company post first…

Porsche Records Best First Quarter in the U.S. Company reports March sales of 3,808 units ATLANTA, April 1, 2014 /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 March sales of 3,808 vehicles. This compares to 3,486 vehicles sold in March of 2013, an increase of over nine percent and a new high for that month. For the year so far, PCNA has delivered 10,136 vehicles versus 9,650 during the same period last year, an increase of five percent and the first time that the company has topped the 10,000 mark in a first quarte…

BMW Group U.S. Reports March 2014 Sales BMW brand sales up 18.6 percent, best March ever MINI brand sales down 39.8 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ - April 1, 2014… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported March sales of 35,762 vehicles, an increase of 7.9 percent from the 33,149 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 2.6 percent on sales of 81,034 in the first three months of 2014 compared to 78,957 in the same period in 2013. “You could almost feel the desire as March roared out with record-breaking numbers for BMW making for a strong start to the Spring season,” said Ludwig Willisch, Pres…

April 1, 2014 Nissan Group Reports March 2014 U.S. Sales NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group announced today total U.S. sales for March 2014 of 149,136 units, an increase of 8.3 percent over the prior year. Nissan highlights: Nissan Group's March sales marked the best-ever monthly total in the company's history. Nissan Division also set an all-time record with 136,642 deliveries in the month, an increase of 7.9 percent over the prior year. This also marks a monthly record for Nissan division in 12 of the last 13 months. The Nissan Rogue crossover also set an all-time monthly record with 19,420 deliveries, an increase of 26.3 percent. Sentra deliveries increased 38.4 perc…

JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR MARCH 2014 Jaguar Land Rover North America sales increase 9 percent in March, for its best March sales month result since 2005 Land Rover brand has its best March sales month ever Best Range Rover Evoque Month ever Jaguar continues growth streak with 29 percent growth in March (MAHWAH, NJ) – April 1, 2014 – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported March 2014 U.S. sales: Jaguar sales were 1,816 units, 29 percent up from 1408 units in March 2013; Land Rover sales reached an all-time March high of 4,399 units, up 2 percent from 4,314 units in March 2013. Jaguar Land Rover North America March U.S. sales for both brands hit 6,2…

Toyota Motor Sales is No. 1 Retail Manufacturer in March 2014 Lexus up 28 percent in March; Toyota division no. 1 retail brand in March and first quarter TORRANCE, Calif. (April 1, 2014) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported March 2014 sales results of 215,348 units, an increase of 8.9 percent from March 2013 on a daily selling rate (DSR). On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 26 selling days in March 2014 versus 27 selling days in March 2013, TMS sales increased 4.9 percent from year-ago month. Toyota division posted March 2014 sales of 186,755 units, up 6.5 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota division sales increased 2.5 perce…

American Honda Announces Sales Results for March 2014 04/01/2014 - TORRANCE, Calif. Acura division sales up 10.5 percent with MDX and RDX setting monthly records American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported March 2014 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 133,318 units. Acura division gained 10.5 percent (14.7 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*)on sales of 15,580, with light trucks increasing 45.8 percent for the month on sales of 10,387 units. The Honda Division recorded sales of 117,738 vehicles in March. Honda Despite heavy incentives from several major automakers, Honda market share remained strong in March with a nearly 30 percent month-over-month incr…

Chrysler Group LLC Reports January 2014 U.S. Sales Increased 8 Percent; Best January Sales Since 2008 46th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Jeep®, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales gains in January compared with same month a year ago Jeep and FIAT brands record their best January sales ever Four Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records for month of January Ram pickup truck sales up 22 percent; best January sales in 10 years Chrysler Town & Country, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Challenger, and Fiat 500 earn Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards All-new 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan unveiled at last month’s North American In…

Apr 1, 2014 , HERNDON, Va. Audi achieves best-ever March sales to set 39th consecutive record month Strong demand for Audi A6 and Q7 models set the pace in March 2014 Year-to-date sales running ahead of record 2013 pace as Audi A3 premium compact models are arriving in the U.S. market Audi Certified pre-owned sales set 8th straight monthly record HERNDON, Va., April 1, 2014 – Audi reported March 2014 sales of 14,246 vehicles, which stands as the brand’s 39th consecutive month of record monthly sales. For the month, Audi sales in the U.S. finished 7.5% ahead of the 13,253 sales recorded in March 2013. Through the first quarter of 2014, Audi U.S. sales stood at 35,2…

Mercedes-Benz Posts Best-Ever First Quarter with March Sales of 27,401, Up 11.2% MBUSA up 11% month-to-date with 30,091 units MONTVALE, N.J., April 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported the highest first quarter sales in its history with 30,091 vehicles sold across the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart model lines in March, up 11% from the 27,104 units sold over the same month last year. The Mercedes-Benz brand alone hit a new benchmark for the month with sales of 27,401, an increase of 11.2%, while year-to-date volumes climbed to 72,614 units, up 5% from March 2013. Adding year-to-date sales of 4,624 for Sprinter Vans and 2,237 units at smart,…

FEB 3, 2014 | DEARBORN, MICH. FORD POSTS WEATHER-IMPACTED JANUARY SALES; LINCOLN UP 43 PERCENT – BEST LINCOLN SALES PERFORMANCE IN FOUR YEARS Continuing its momentum from last year, Lincoln sales increase 43 percent on MKZ and MKX; best January sales in four years Ford Motor Company January U.S. sales totaled 154,644 vehicles, compared with 166,501 vehicles last year – a 7 percent decline; retail sales totaled 113,721 vehicles – down 5 percent DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 3, 2014 – Ford Motor Company January sales of 154,644 total vehicles are down 7 percent from a year ago, while retail sales of 113,721 vehicles are off 5 percent. Ford Mustang and Lincoln brand vehicles pos…

Hyundai Motor America Reports March Sales Hyundai CUV segment up double digits FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America announced March sales of 67,005, up 37 percent over February, down 1.9 percent from a year ago. "While we were hoping weather across the country would finally break, much of the nation continued to experience winter conditions, resulting in slower sales early in the month," said Bob Pradzinski, vice president of national sales, Hyundai Motor America. "During the second half of March, we saw very nice gains in our retail pace that we expect to continue throughout the month of April." Entering the spring selling sea…

GM’s U.S. Dealers Delivered 171,486 Vehicles in January 2014-02-03 Best January Ever for the Chevrolet Cruze and Cadillac SRX Retail sales of Chevrolet cars up 8 percent DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers delivered 171,486 vehicles in the United States in January 2014. Retail sales were down 10 percent year over year, although retail deliveries of passenger cars were up slightly. Fleet deliveries declined 18 percent, due to a planned reduction in rental vehicle sales. Total sales were down 12 percent. “We are building long-term value for our customers and it starts with award-winning new products,” said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president of Sales Opera…

Kia Motors America Announces March Sales Optima and Soul Nameplates Achieve Record Monthly Sales; All-New K900 Flagship Sedan Begins to Arrive in Select Showrooms IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported March sales of 54,777 vehicles, a 11.5-percent increase over the same period in 2013 and led by record monthly sales of the U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan the and Soul, with 16,310 and 13,992 units sold, respectively. Included in the second-best March total in company history are the first retail deliveries of the all-new K900 luxury sedan, which began arriving in select showrooms in limited supply last month. "2014 marks …

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS JANUARY 2014 SALES Feb 3, 2014 January sales total 23,494 units Jetta Sedan delivered 8,455 units for the month Tiguan delivered 1,777 units for the month High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 18.6 percent of sales in January. Passat TDI sales were 1,524, representing 24.4 percent of sales of the vehicle. Herndon, VA (February 3, 2014) — Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 23,494 units delivered in January. “With our planned wind down of models in run-out, our January sales results were expectedly impacted,” said Mark Barnes, Vice President, Sales, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “Nonetheless, we’re optimistic…

Volvo Announces March Sales U.S. Sales Up 10.3 Percent ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (April 1, 2014) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 5,915 units for the month, a 10.3 percent increase versus March 2013. The top seller for March was the S60 sports sedan with 2,384 units sold, posting a 21.8 percent increase versus March 2013, followed by the XC60 with 1,701 units sold. New this year and rounding out the 60 cluster, the V60 sportswagon is in dealerships now and combines the driving dynamics of a luxury sports sedan with the space and utility to support an active lifestyle. Thanks to Volvo’s new Drive-E engine family, the V60 features best-in-class fue…

Subaru Sets January Sales Record Automaker carries sales momentum into new year Forester sets January record - up 64% XV Crosstrek sets January record - up 74% CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. has announced record January sales as it looks to continue its strong sales performance into 2014. The company, which has set sales records for the past five consecutive years, announced its best ever January sales of 33,000 vehicles, a 19% increase over January 2013. Increased availability of the strong selling Forester and Crosstrek models helped sales as both models continued their strong performances. Subaru expects this sales momentum …

Mitsubishi Motors March Sales Best In Six Years CYPRESS, Calif., April 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported historic March sales of 8,996, a 70 percent increase over the March 2013 total. It was the best single month of sales for Mitsubishi since August 2008, and also the best March sales in six years. The U.S.-built Outlander Sport led the way with an all-time record monthly sales total of 3,264, up 33.7 percent compared to March 2013 sales. Outlander Sport was introduced in 2010 and had a previous record monthly total of 2,634 (June 2013). The all-new Mitsubishi Mirage had 1,499 units sold, also an all-time best for the mode…

Feb 3, 2014 , HERNDON, Va. Audi achieves 37th consecutive monthly sales record in January Audi Q5, Q7 sales increased 18.3% and 42.6% in January, making up a third of total sales Audi R8 vehicles rose 65.3% over the previous mark last year Audi Certified pre-owned sales sets 6th consecutive record month Audi reported January 2014 sales of 10,101 vehicles, a 0.4% increase over the previous January record set last year. January stands as the brand’s 37th consecutive month of record sales, making it the longest running monthly record streak in the premium car market. “Starting off 2014 with a new January sales record is a noteworthy accomplishment as it follows the …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group announced today total U.S. sales for January 2014 of 90,470 units, an increase of 11.8 percent compared to last year. Nissan Division highlights: Nissan Division set a January record with 81,472 deliveries, an increase of 10.4 percent over the prior year. The Division has posted a monthly record in 10 of the last 11 months. Rogue crossover sales also set a January record, with 13,831 deliveries in the month, an increase of 54.5 percent. January marked just the second full-month of sales for the all-new 2014 Rogue, which is now being built at Nissan's Smyrna, Tenn. assembly plant. Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF set a January record…

MAZDA REPORTS JANUARY SALES IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported January U.S. sales of 18,813 vehicles, representing a decrease of 11.8 percent versus last year. Key January sales notes: Mazda6 posted another great month of sales growth with 3,172 units sold, resulting in a 47.7 percent increase, year-over-year (YOY). Mazda3 5-door continues to grow in popularity as it posted its best January ever with 2,118 vehicles sold, accounting for an increase of 16.4 percent YOY. January marked the first month of production for Mazda's new manufacturing facility in Salamanca, Mexico. Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexi…

Hyundai Motor America Reports Record January Sales Accent, Elantra and Equus all up more than 20 percent FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 3, 2014 – Hyundai Motor America today reported its best January in company history, selling 44,005 units for the month, up less than one percent versus the same period last year. “While year-over-year sales were up slightly, January was a bit of a challenge due to weather issues across the country, making us wonder how many more units we could have sold,” said Bob Pradzinski, vice president, national sales. “Even with our Alabama plant shutting down production of Elantra and Sonata for a couple of days, due to a winter snow storm that cr…

BMW Group U.S. Reports January 2014 Sales BMW brand sales up 10.5 percent MINI brand sales down 30.9 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 3, 2014… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported January sales of 20,796 vehicles, an increase of 3 percent from the 20,195 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. “Coming right after an historic December, the January numbers are a momentum jump-start for 2014; a pace we expect to accelerate as the partnership between BMW and Team USA hits the air this weekend at the Sochi Olympics,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “During the Olympics, viewers will get a sense of the full brea…

Mitsubishi Motors Starts The Year With A 4.5 Percent Increase In January CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported January sales of 4,867, up 4.5 percent compared to January 2013. Mitsubishi's Outlander and Outlander Sport, "American's Safest CUV Line-up," led the way. The U.S.-built Outlander Sport achieved an increase of 36.1 percent for the month compared to prior year sales. Outlander did even better, with a 53.5 percent increase. The all-new Mitsubishi Mirage had 1,170 units sold in the vehicle's third full month of sales. Mirage was recently named to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy…

Porsche Reports January Sales Porsche dealers sell 3,096 vehicles ATLANTA, Feb. 3, 2014 /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 January 2014 sales of 3,096 vehicles, eight percent below a particularly strong January 2013 when 3,358 units were sold. The shortfall results mainly from inclement weather in major markets and a currently extremely low inventory of its best-selling Cayenne models, which will be ramped up in the coming months.

FCA US LLC Reports December 2014 U.S. Sales Increased 20 Percent – Best December Sales in a Decade; Full-Year Sales Up 16 Percent – Strongest Annual Sales Since 2006 57th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Annual U.S. sales top 2 million units; best full-year sales since 2006 Chrysler, Jeep®, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales gains in December compared with same month a year ago Jeep brand records best ever December and annual sales Chrysler 200 sales up 187 percent; best December sales ever Ram pickup truck sales up 32 percent; best December sales ever FIAT brand posts best ever annual sales Eleven FCA US vehicles set sales records in December Jan…

Mercedes-Benz Kicks Off New Year With Record January Sales Of 22,604 Sprinter Vans up 19.6%, smart up 8.3% MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported the highest January retail volumes in its history with sales of 24,413 units across the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart model lines, a 1.5% increase from the 24,059 vehicles sold the same month last year. The Mercedes-Benz brand alone achieved its best-ever January with sales of 22,604. Gains were made across the MBUSA brand portfolio as Sprinter Vans advanced 19.6% to 1,288 units and smart increased 8.3% to 521. "We knocked it out of the park last year and are moving into 2014 …

FORD POSTS BEST U.S. DECEMBER SALES RESULTS SINCE 2005; FORD ONCE AGAIN BEST-SELLING BRAND AND BEST-SELLING VEHICLE Ford Motor Company posts best U.S. December sales results since 2005, with 220,671vehicles sold; Ford remains America’s best-selling vehicle brand for fifth straight year Escape has best-ever December performance and record sales for the year; full-year Explorer sales best since 2005 Fusion hits full-year sales record, exceeding 300,000; Mustang achieves best December performance since 2006 F-Series delivers 74,355 sales in December and remains America’s best-selling truck for the 38th straight year and best-selling vehicle for the 33rd straight year Trans…

JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR JANUARY 2014 Jaguar Land Rover North America increases 15 percent in January, for its best January sales month result since 2004 Land Rover brand has its best January sales ever increasing 11 percent on strong Range Rover Sport demand, up 29 percent Jaguar continues growth streak with 31 percent growth in January on new XF sales, up 29 percent Jaguar launches F-TYPE Coupe with British Villains campaign, debuted on broadcast of Super Bowl XLVIII on Fox. (MAHWAH, NJ) – February 3, 2014 – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported January 2014 U.S. sales: Jaguar sales were 1,347 units, 31 percent up from 1,029 units in January …

Kia Motors America - Up 35.6% (45,587 Vehicles Sold This Month; 580,234 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Maserati North America, Inc. - Up 34.1% (1,412 Vehicles Sold This Month; 12,493 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 24.7% (49,923 Vehicles Sold This Month; 513,693 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) FCA US LLC - Up 20% (193,261 Vehicles Sold This Month; 2,090,639 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) General Motors Co. - Up 19.3% (274,873 Vehicles Sold This Month; 2,935,008 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi of America - Up 13.1% (19,238 Vehicles Sold This Month; 182,011 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota Motor Sales - Up 12.7% (215,057 Vehic…

Toyota Motor Sales is No. 1 Retail Manufacturer in January 2014 Lexus up about 9 percent; All-new Highlander and RAV4 post double-digit gains in January TORRANCE, Calif. (Feb. 3, 2014) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported January 2014 sales results of 146,365 units, a decrease of 7.2 percent from January 2013 on both a daily selling rate (DSR) and raw-volume basis. Toyota division posted January 2014 sales of 128,728 units, down 9 percent year-over-year on both a DSR and raw-volume basis. “January was off to a solid start, but weather conditions slowed industry sales in key markets late in the month,” said Bill Fay, Toyota division group vice pre…

MAZDA REPORTS BEST ANNUAL SALES IN 20 YEARS Mazda Eclipses 300,000 CY Sales IN U.S.; December 2014 Best Sales Since 2012; CX-5 Records Best-Ever Sales Year IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported calendar year (CY) 2014 total (combined fleet and retail) sales in the U.S. of 305,801, up 7.7 percent over 2013 and the best result since 1994 (20 years), the last time the company sold more than 300,000 vehicles in a single calendar year. MNAO retail-only sales reached 278,880 units, representing an increase of 6.0 percent over 2013, and the best retail sales year since 1994, further showing the company's reduced rel…

American Honda Reports January 2014 Sales as Acura Division Sets New Records 02/03/2014 - TORRANCE, Calif. Acura light truck sales post 37.1 percent increase to set new January record MDX sales rise more than 64 percent; RDX sales up for 21st consecutive month Honda Odyssey posts 16.6 percent increase; CR-V sales up 2.4 percent American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported January 2014 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 91,631 units, a decrease of 2.1 percent vs. the same period last year amid record cold weather that affected industry sales in many parts of the U.S. Led by a strong lineup of all-weather SUVs, the Acura Division gained substantially in January, with sa…

VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS DECEMBER 2014 SALES AND 2014 YEAR-END RESULTS December sales totaled 34,058 units, 2014 sales closed at 366,970 - Jetta sedan sales totaled 14,572 units in December, a 6.2 percent increase over the previous December; 141,354 units were delivered in 2014 Golf family sales totaled 4,405 units in December, and 33,675 units for 2014 Chattanooga-built Passat sold 8,257 units in December; 96,649 units for 2014 Herndon, VA (January 5, 2015) — Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 34,058 units delivered in December, with 366,970 units delivered in 2014. “In 2014 Volkswagen of America enhanced the lineup of German-engineered vehicles with an a…

Volvo Announces January Sales ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Feb. 3, 2014) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 3,792 units. The top seller for the month was the S60 sports sedan with 1,322 units sold, followed by the XC60 with 942 units sold. New this year and rounding out the 60 cluster, the V60 sportswagon officially arrived in showrooms at the end of January and combines the driving dynamics of a luxury sports sedan with the space and utility to support an active lifestyle. Thanks to Volvo’s new Drive-E engine family, the V60 features best-in-class fuel economy, with the T5 Drive-E FWD achieving 37 highway / 25 city / 29 combined mpg. The V60 is also…

Honda Division Breaks Annual Auto Sales Record as Honda and Acura Brands Set Numerous New Sales Marks Jan 5, 2015 Honda Division sets new annual record with total sales of 1,373,029 vehicles American Honda sets new light truck sales mark for calendar year and December Acura Division has best annual sales since 2007, with best-ever month & year for trucks American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported record Honda Division sales of 1,373,029 vehicles for 2014 as overall vehicle sales reached 1,540,872 units, the second-best result in company history and an increase of 1.0 percent for the year. AHM light truck sales reached new monthly and annual records with Dece…

KIA MOTORS AMERICA POSTS RECORD JANUARY SALES Optima and Soul Lead Sales; All-New K900 Flagship Sedan Arrives in Showrooms this Spring IRVINE, Calif., February 3, 2014 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported record January sales of 37,011 vehicles, led by the U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan and the totally transformed Soul, with 9,979 and 8,092 units sold, respectively. After delivering seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles in 2013, the brand’s aggressive new product cadence continues this year as part of a long-term strategy to concentrate on quality, strengthen the brand and elevate the ownership experience. The scheduled arrival of the all-new K90…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan today announced total U.S. sales for December 2014 of 117,318 units, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to last year and a December record. For calendar year 2014, Nissan set an all-time record with 1,386,895 total U.S. sales, an increase of 11.1 percent over 2013. Nissan Division 2014 calendar year highlights: In 2014, Nissan Division set an all-time record with 1,269,565 total sales. Nissan also set annual sales records for Altima, Rogue, Versa, Juke, LEAF, NV and NV200. In 2014, Nissan sold more than 30,000 LEAF vehicles in the U.S., the first time any plug-in vehicle has reached that milestone in a single year. December highlights N…

Audi achieves fifth straight year of U.S. record sales with 182,011 vehicles in 2014 January 05, 2015 | Herndon, VA December 2014 marks the 48th consecutive month of record sales for Audi in the U.S. The most recent month stands as the best-ever U.S. sales month and the first time monthly sales have topped 19,000 vehicles All-time record sales year for Audi Certified pre-owned vehicles Audi reported that its U.S. sales in 2014 increased 15.2% from the previous annual record in 2013 to 182,011 vehicles sold. December 2014 sales increased 13.1% to 19,238 vehicles. December 2014 represented the best-ever December sales results in Audi history, as well as the 48th cons…

NOV 3, 2014 | DEARBORN, MICH. FORD FUSION, ESCAPE, EXPLORER, TRANSIT CONNECT POST RECORD SALES; LINCOLN HAS BEST OCTOBER IN SEVEN YEARS Ford Fusion posts best October sales ever – the car’s sixth straight month of record performance and best year-to-date sales results since launch in 2005 Ford Escape posts best-ever October performance and record year-to-date sales; Ford Explorer has best October sales results since 2004 Ford Transit Connect sales increase 28 percent for the vehicle’s best-ever October performance Lincoln has its best October sales results in seven years Ford Motor Company U.S. sales of 188,654 vehicles for October represent a 2 percent decline from…

Toyota Motor Sales Results Up 12.7 Percent in December; 6.2 Percent for 2014 Lexus posts best-ever month in December TMS light trucks set new December record Toyota Division #1 retail brand in 2014 Camry best-selling car in America for 13th straight year TORRANCE, Calif. (Jan. 5, 2015) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported December 2014 sales of 215,057, an increase of 12.7 percent from December 2013 on a volume basis. With one additional selling day in December of 2014, sales were up 8.4 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. For the year TMS reported sales of 2,373,771 vehicles, a 6.2 percent increase. Toyota Division posted December…

Mitsubishi Motors Ends 2014 With Dramatic Sales Increase Total sales for 2014 is 77,643 units -- a 24.8 percent increase over 2013 December 2014 marks tenth consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases December sales of 6,545 units mark the best December since 2006 Outlander Sport has best-ever December sales month at 2,755 units CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is pleased to report total vehicle sales for 2014 at 77,643 units, marking a 24.8 percent sales increase over 2013. The brand's strong momentum through 2014 was carried into the month of December, which was the tenth consecutive month of year-over…

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS OCTOBER 2014 SALES October sales total 30,313 units, representing a 7.8% increase over October 2013 The all-new Golf delivered 2,351 units for the month, marking a 101 percent increase in sales for the model over the previous October The Golf GTI delivered 1,724 units, a 67.1 percent increase Jetta sedan delivered 13,372 units for the month, a 24.7 increase Passat delivered 6,513 units for the month High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 5,513 units, representing 18.2 percent of sales in October Year-to-date TDI sales were 68,612, representing 22.8 percent of sales Herndon, VA (Nov. 3, 2014) — Volkswagen of America, Inc. (V…

January 5, 2015 SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. REPORTS BEST DECEMBER EVER AND SETS SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEARLY SALES RECORD Subaru sets a new all-time sales record of 513,693 vehicles; up 21 percent over 2013 Record December - monthly sales increase 24 percent over December 2013 37th consecutive month of month-over-month growth Best December ever for Legacy, Forester, WRX, Outback and XV Crosstrek Best year ever for Forester, WRX, Legacy sedan, Outback and XV Crosstrek 17th and 10th consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters and Outbacks sold, respectively Best Outback month ever 159,953 Foresters sold in 2014 20,000th BRZ sold in U.S. Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of Am…

Nissan Group reports October 2014 U.S. sales NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for October 2014 of 103,117 units, an increase of 13.3 percent over the prior year and an October record. Nissan highlights: Nissan Division set an October record with 94,072 sales in the month, a year-over-year increase of 14.9 percent. This marks a monthly sales record for Nissan in 13 consecutive months. Rogue sales set an October record at 14,685, an increase of 13.7 percent. Nissan LEAF also set an October record with 2,589 sales, an increase of 29.3 percent. LEAF has set the record for most U.S. sales in a year by an electric car at 24,411 in 2014 …

BMW Group U.S. Reports December and 2014 Sales BMW Group U.S. breaks sales record BMW brand sets new sales record MINI brand sets new December record Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 5, 2015… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported December sales of 48,141 vehicles, an increase of 9.5% percent from the 43,981 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. At year end, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 5.3 percent on sales of 395,850 compared to 375,782 in 2013, a new record for the BMW Group U.S. “The record result in 2014 for BMW proves that solid growth is still possible when you have the right products that provide good value for the cust…

Honda Division Breaks Another Monthly Sales Record in October; Acura October Sales Jump Nearly 8% with another Big Month for the All-New TLX 11/03/2014 - TORRANCE, Calif. Honda Division has its best-ever October sales—up 5.5 percent on delivery of 105,745 new cars and trucks All-new Acura TLX sales reach nearly 5,000 units in October, driving an overall 7.9 percent increase for the brand Honda CR-V smashes previous October record with 29,257 sales, an increase of 29.7 percent over the same period in 2013; New Fit also sets new October sales mark American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported total October 2014 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 121,172 units, an incre…

Hyundai Motor America Reports Best Year And December Ever Sonata and Elantra top 200,000 in sales Santa Fe and Tucson up double-digits for the year FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced a record December sales month of 64,507 units, up two percent versus the record-setting period in 2013. This is the fifth consecutive year of record U.S. sales up over the previous year and totaling 725,718. "We ended the year on a high note," said Bob Pradzinski, vice president of national sales. "And it was evident that the CUV segment was red hot with our exceptional sales for the year for both Santa Fe and Tucson." T…

Audi achieves 46th consecutive monthly U.S. sales record in October 2014 Audi now on track for fifth-consecutive annual U.S. sales record Demand for the all-new Audi Q3 was strong for the month All-time best October sales of Audi Certified pre-owned vehicles HERNDON, Va., November 3, 2014 – Audi reported that its October 2014 sales increased 16.5% to 15,150 vehicles, a total that stands as the 46th consecutive month of record monthly U.S. sales for the brand. Audi U.S. sales year-to-date increased 14.7% to 146,133 vehicles. Audi continued to maintain a robust record sales pace throughout 2014, with the best-ever October results. The previous October record was set …

Kia Motors America Posts Best-Ever Full-Year Sales In 2014 Annual Sales Up 8.4 Percent as Kia Surpasses Half a Million Vehicles for Third Straight Year; Optima Achieves All-time Single Nameplate Sales Record IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) capped a record-setting year with best-ever December sales of 45,587 vehicles – up 35.6 percent over the same period in 2013 – and the highest annual sales total in company history of 580,234 vehicles, up 8.4 percent year-over-year and 4.0 percent over the previous record set in 2012. Leading the historic performance were the U.S.-built* Optima, which established a new single nameplate record of 15…

U.S. PORSCHE DEALERS SELL 47,007 VEHICLES IN 2014 Porsche Cars North America Reports December and Annual Sales Atlanta. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor in the United States of the Porsche 918 Spyder, 911, Boxster, and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up, today announced 3,275 vehicles were delivered in December 2014. This rounds-out the year for PCNA with 47,007 vehicle deliveries in 2014, an increase of 11.1 percent over 2013 (42,323). “For the third consecutive year, PCNA set a new annual retail sales record by a double digit margin,” Joe Lawrence, Executive Vice President an…