2015 Sales Archive

Mitsubishi Motors Extends Streak With January Sales Results 11th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases Best January sales month since 2008 Total sales up 33.4 percent from last January CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) continues its sales momentum with January 2015 vehicle sales of 6,493 units, a 33.4 percent sales increase from January 2014. MMNA ended 2014 with a nearly 25 percent sales increase over the previous year and January marks the brand's 11th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases. The Mirage 5-door subcompact scored its best-ever month of sales since the vehicle was int…

Kia Motors America Announces Record January Sales Optima and Soul Lead Sales; All-New 2016 Sorento CUV Now in Showrooms IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America's (KMA) record-setting momentum carried into 2015 with best-ever January sales of 38,299 vehicles, up 3.5 percent over the same period last year. Kia's strong start was led by the U.S.-built* Optima and the iconic Soul urban passenger vehicle, and coincided with the arrival of the more capable and refined third generation of the popular U.S.-built* Sorento CUV. "Yahoo called Kia one of the 'hottest brands' in the industry in early January, and as economic conditions continue to improve…

Porsche Reports January Sales - up 27% over 2014 U.S. Porsche dealers sell 3,937 vehicles in January ATLANTA, Feb. 3, 2015 /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 January 2015 sales of 3,937 vehicles. PCNA kicked off the year successfully with record January sales, up 27.2 percent over January 2014 (3,096). "It's greatly encouraging that we are able to carry the momentum of last year's record sales into the start of 2015," said Detlev von Platen, President an…

Toyota Exceeds Expectations by Topping 200,000 Sales in October Toyota and Lexus post best-ever October sales Highlander and RAV4 have best-ever October sales month Scion posts double-digit gains TORRANCE, Calif. (November 3, 2015) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported October 2015 sales of 204,045 units, an increase of 13 percent on a volume basis. With one more selling day in October 2015 than in October 2014, sales were up 9.0 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota Division posted October 2015 sales of 177,609 units, up 13 percent on a volume and 8.9 percent on a DSR basis. “October was a huge month for the industry, smashing …

Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Record January Sales Record January - monthly sales increase 24 percent over January 2014 38th consecutive month of month-over-month growth Best January ever for Forester, WRX/STI, Legacy-sedan, Outback, XV Crosstrek 11th consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 18th consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold Seven millionth vehicle sold in the U.S. CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 40,812 vehicle sales for January 2015, a 24 percent increase over January 2014. These results continue the company's sales momentum from 2014 where Subaru achieved six consecutive yea…

Jaguar Land Rover Reports U.S. Sales for January 2015 Jaguar Land Rover U.S. January sales increase 9 percent for best January since 2004 Land Rover up 13 percent to set new U.S. January sales record Three Land Rover models: Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover each have best ever U.S. January sales Jaguar F-TYPE delivers 70 percent increase with coupe and convertible lineup. (MAHWAH, NJ) - February 3, 2015 - Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported January 2015 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales reached 5,281 units up 13 percent from 4,674 units in January 2014; Jaguar sales were 1,266 units, down 6 percent from 1,347 units in January 2014. Jagu…

KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES BEST-EVER OCTOBER SALES Sixth Consecutive Monthly Sales Record Pushes Year-To-Date Sales Up 7.4 Percent IRVINE, Calif., November 3, 2015 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced best-ever October sales of 50,044 vehicles, a 12-percent increase over the same period last year. Led by the Optima and Soul with 14,381 and 12,246 units sold, respectively, October marked Kia’s sixth straight monthly sales record. “Kia is a challenger brand, and our ability to outpace the industry without the benefit of a truck in our lineup speaks volumes about consumers discovering the new Kia,” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. “Wit…

Hyundai Motor America Reports Its Best October Ever All-New Tucson up more than double Veloster, Santa Fe and Elantra all up double-digits FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America posted its best October ever, with sales of 60,005, up 20 percent compared with October 2014. Tucson, Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport, our CUV/SUV segment, continued at a brisk rate setting records for the month of October. "The strong demand for crossovers continued during this month with the all-new Tucson more than doubling its sales compared to last October," said Derrick Hatami, vice president of national sales for Hyundai Motor America. "With our Tucso…

Porsche Reports October 2015 Sales U.S. Porsche dealers sell 4,070 vehicles in October ATLANTA, Nov. 3, 2015 /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 October 2015 sales of 4,070 vehicles, up 11 percent over October 2014. This is the strongest October sales month in PCNA history. In October, Cayenne models displayed the largest growth, up 104 percent compared with October 2014. The Macan model line experienced a sales increase of 22.5 percent and Cayman models…

FCA US LLC Reports July 2015 U.S. Sales Increased 6 Percent; Best July Sales Since 2005 64th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Jeep® brand sales up 23 percent; best July sales ever Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass record their best July sales ever Chrysler 200 sales up 85 percent; best July sales ever Eight FCA US vehicles post sales records in July August 3, 2015 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 178,027 units, a 6 percent increase compared with sales in July 2014 (167,667 units), and the group’s best July sales since 2005. The Chrysler, Jeep®, and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sa…

FORD POSTS BEST JULY U.S. SALES PERFORMANCE IN NINE YEARS ON STRONG DEMAND FOR ITS NEWEST VEHICLES Total Ford Motor Company U.S. sales up 5 percent last month – its best July since 2006; retail sales up 5 percent Ford F-Series has best July retail sales results in nine years, while still delivering record average transaction pricing; Ford commercial vans post best July sales in 15 years Ford brand SUV sales up 11 percent last month for best July sales performance in 10 years. Sales of new Ford Explorer increase 27 percent, all-new Ford Edge up 17 percent, Ford Escape up 10 percent – an all-time July sales record Fusion achieves best July ever; Mustang has best July perf…

Audi sets 55th straight monthly U.S. record with 20.8% gain in July 2015 August 03, 2015 | HERNDON, Virginia Fourth-best sales month in Audi of America history Demand for Audi SUV models increased 68.4% for the month All-time best July sales of Audi Certified pre-owned vehicles Audi reported that its July 2015 sales increased 20.8% to 17,654 vehicles, a total that stands as the fourth-best monthly result ever in the U.S. market. Audi achieved its best-ever July sales in the U.S., marking the 55th consecutive monthly sales record. The previous July record was set in 2014 with 14,616 Audi vehicles sold. Through the first seven months of 2015, Audi U.S. sales rose…

Honda and Acura Trucks Combine for New American Honda Sales Record as Company Reports Robust July 2015 Sales Gains Aug 3, 2015 - TORRANCE, Calif. American Honda shattered its previous July truck sales record set in 2006, climbing 13.2 percent on sales of 70,613 units leading an overall 7.7 percent increase for the month Honda CR-V has best-ever July with 31,785 units sold for an increase of 11.4 percent Acura RDX jumps 29.6 percent on sales of 4,577 for another July record Acura ILX also has best July with sales up 30.6 percent, joining TLX to boost Acura cars more than 100 percent for the month American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported an increase of 7.7 perce…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for July 2015 of 130,872 units, an increase of 7.8 percent over the prior year and a July record. Nissan highlights: Nissan Division finished July with 120,439 sales, up 6.7 percent and also a July record. Overall sales of Nissan crossovers, trucks and SUVs were up 22 percent. Sales of the Nissan Rogue crossover set a July record at 25,081, an increase of 50.9 percent. Sales of the Murano crossover increased 17.7 percent to 5,459. Nissan’s best-selling vehicle – Altima – set a July record with 33,842 sales, up 27 percent. Infiniti today reported sales of 10,433 vehicles in the U.S. during July, an inc…

Toyota Reports More Than 200,000 in Sales for Fifth Consecutive Month Toyota Division is No. 1 retail brand in July TMS light trucks set July sales record Camry No. 1 selling car in America TORRANCE, Calif. (Aug. 3, 2015) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported July 2015 sales of 217,181 units, an increase of 0.6 percent from July 2014 on a volume basis. With the same amount of selling days in July 2015 as in July 2014, sales were up 0.6 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota Division posted July 2015 sales of 187,365 units, down 0.6 percent on a volume and DSR basis. "July auto sales showed no signs of slow down for the industry,…

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS JULY SALES GAIN OF 2.4 PERCENT OVER JULY 2014 July sales total 31,300 units, a 2.4 percent increase over July 2014 The all-new Golf family of vehicles delivered 6,717 units, a 174.6 percent increase Golf delivered 1,890 units for the month, a 162.9 percent increase Jetta sedan delivered 11,467 units, a 4.2 percent increase Tiguan delivered 2,407 units, a 13.5 percent increase High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 25.7 percent of sales in July Herndon, VA — (August 3, 2015) Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 31,300 units delivered in July 2015. The all-new Golf family of vehicles continued to find…

BMW Group U.S. Reports July 2015 Sales BMW brand up 2.1 percent MINI brand sales down 10.7 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 3, 2015… Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 2.1 percent in July for a total of 26,970 compared to 26,409 vehicles sold in July, 2014. “July kept the momentum going that we’ve seen throughout the year, producing another strong result for BMW and clearly showing the trend toward our luxury Sports Activity Vehicles”, said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “Now we’re looking forward to the new model introductions of the months ahead including the new 7 Series, the new X1, and the refreshed 3 Series.” In July, not…

Mitsubishi Motors July Sales Results Continue The Brand's Notable Pace July sales mark seventeen months of year-over-year sales increases Best ever July sales for Outlander Sport CYPRESS, Calif., Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) achieved its 17th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases in July, reporting 7,868 units sold – an increase of 23.9 percent from July 2014. Year-to-date sales are up 24.8 percent over a strong July performance in 2014. "July was another great sales month for the Mitsubishi Motors brand," said Don Swearingen, executive vice president of MMNA. "The sales growth we have seen these past seven…

August 3, 2015 SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. ANNOUNCES BEST MONTH EVER SALES RESULTS Monthly sales increase 10.5 percent over July 2014 44th consecutive month of year-over-year growth Best July ever for XV Crosstrek, WRX/STI, Forester and Impreza Best month ever for WRX/STI and XV Crosstrek 13.8 percent increase YTD over 2014 24th consecutive month of more than 10,000 Foresters sold 17th consecutive month of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 50,517 vehicle sales for July 2015, a 10.5 percent increase over July 2014 sales of 45,714. July marks the best-ever sales month in company history, breaking the previous recor…

August 3, 2015 SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. ANNOUNCES BEST MONTH EVER SALES RESULTS Monthly sales increase 10.5 percent over July 2014 44th consecutive month of year-over-year growth Best July ever for XV Crosstrek, WRX/STI, Forester and Impreza Best month ever for WRX/STI and XV Crosstrek 13.8 percent increase YTD over 2014 24th consecutive month of more than 10,000 Foresters sold 17th consecutive month of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 50,517 vehicle sales for July 2015, a 10.5 percent increase over July 2014 sales of 45,714. July marks the best-ever sales month in company history, breaking the previous recor…

Hyundai Motor America Delivers Best July Ever Best All-Time Sales Month for Santa Fe Family CUV Segment Up 25 Percent Compared to July 2014 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Backed by a strong month of CUV and mid-size sedan sales, Hyundai Motor America reported its best July ever with 71,013 units sold, up 6 percent compared to July 2014. "With the increased availability of Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport we experienced the strongest sales month ever with those models up a whopping 35 percent combined," said Bob Pradzinski, vice president, national sales, Hyundai Motor America. "The Tucson, our compact CUV, saw sales gains of 4 percent and with the…

Mercedes-Benz July Sales Hit All-Time High Of 27,526 Units MBUSA posts 6.9% year-to-date increase to 212,258 ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported record July sales for the Mercedes-Benz brand at 27,526, increasing 1.2% from the 27,192 vehicles sold during the same month last year. Sprinter delivered 2,163 sales for the month of July, combining with 441 units at smart for a monthly total of 30,130 for MBUSA. On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz retails totaled 192,496, up 7.7%. Adding year-to-date sales of 15,697 for Sprinter Vans and 4,065 for smart, MBUSA posted a grand total of 212,258 units through July. "We are seeing s…

Volvo Announces July Sales Strong demand for XC60, XC90 lead to 14.8 percent increase ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (August 3, 2015) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 5,619 units, a 14.8 percent increase versus July 2014. Year-to-date sales are up 2 percent over the first seven months of 2014. The top seller for the month was the XC60 crossover with 2,146 units sold, a 23.9 percent increase versus July 2014. The all-new XC90 luxury SUV finished the month in the second spot with 1,176 units sold, while strong demand continues. “The positive U.S. sales results for this month is very encouraging and part of the planned growth in the market,” said L…

Jaguar Land Rover Reports U.S. Sales for July 2015 Jaguar Land Rover U.S. July sales increase 7 percent with 6,253 units sold for the company's best July retail month since 2005 Land Rover up 8 percent for the 2nd best Land Rover July sales month ever driven by Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport Range Rover Evoque sets new all-time U.S. sales high with 1,497 units sold, up 69 percent Jaguar up 5 percent on Jaguar XF sales growth. (MAHWAH, NJ) - Aug 1, 2015 - Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported July 2015 U.S. sales. Sales for both brands hit 6,253 units, a 7 percent increase from 5,830 units in July 2014. Land Rover sales reached 5,011 units up 8 percent…

KIA MOTORS AMERICA SETS THIRD CONSECUTIVE MONTHLY SALES RECORD WITH BEST-EVER JULY PERFORMANCE Year-To-Date Sales Up 7.7 Percent; Forte Compacts Up 41 Percent in July IRVINE, Calif., August 3, 2015 – After outpacing the industry with the best first-half sales performance in company history, Kia Motors America’s (KMA) momentum continued in July with a record 56,311 vehicles sold. Kia is up 5.0 percent year-to-date, and the best-ever July sales total came in a month that saw: The K900 earn the highest-ever overall score in AutoPacific’s® Vehicle Satisfaction Awards as well as Cadenza, Soul and Sportage topping their respective segments Soul EV availability expand to Or…

Mazda Reports July Sales IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported U.S. sales for July 2015 of 27,157 vehicles, representing a 7.1-percent decrease versus July 2014. Through July, Mazda has sold 186,153 vehicles year-to-date, representing a year-over-year increase. Key July 2015 sales notes: Mazda3 recorded its best July since 2010 at 9,504 (2010 July sales were 9,389). The all-new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata went on sale in July, contributing to MX-5's best July since 2008 at 1,130 units (2008 sales were 1,181). Mazda CX-5 recorded its best July ever with 9,530 vehicles sold. Combined sales of Mazda's sixth-gen…

Porsche Reports July 2015 Sales U.S. Porsche dealers sell 4,730 vehicles in July ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2015 /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 2015 sales of 4,730 vehicles, up 10 percent over July 2014. The Macan had a successful month with 1,533 vehicles delivered. The Cayman model line is up seven percent, supported by deliveries of the new Cayman GT4, compared to the same month last year. Year-to-date, PCNA has delivered 29,868 Porsche vehicles, yield…

FCA US LLC Reports September 2015 U.S. Sales Increased 14 Percent; Best September Sales Since 2000 66th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Jeep® brand sales increase 40 percent Dodge Journey sales up 45 percent; best monthly sales ever Jeep Cherokee sales increase 38 percent; best monthly sales ever Chrysler 200, Dodge Challenger, Jeep Compass, Jeep Wrangler, Ram ProMaster post best September ever Seven FCA US vehicles post sales records in September October 1, 2015, Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 193,019 units last month, a 14 percent increase compared with sales in September 2014 (169,890 units), and the company’s best Sept…

FORD U.S. RETAIL SALES BEST SINCE 2004; OVERALL SALES UP 23 PERCENT ON STRONG CUSTOMER DEMAND FOR NEW VEHICLES Ford Motor Company total U.S. sales increased 23 percent for September, boosted by best retail results since 2004, also up 23 percent versus year ago F-Series retail sales up 28 percent, driving total truck sales to their highest level in nine years; Ford commercial vans post best September sales since 1987 – up 86 percent Ford brand SUV sales up 27 percent for the best September since 2003 – all-new Edge up 33 percent, new Explorer up 38 percent, Escape up 31 percent Ford retail car sales up 15 percent; Mustang sales increase 199 percent – the car’s best Septe…

GM Posts Sixth Consecutive Jump in Retail Market Share Retail Sales up 17 percent, Total Sales up 12 percent Chevrolet retail sales up 19 percent Best September for Chevrolet Malibu retail sales in 10 years Chevrolet crossovers up 49 percent; pickups up 22 percent GMC crossovers up 20 percent; pickups up 32 percent Best September for Buick since 2006 Buick crossovers up 21 percent; Regal up 27 percent Cadillac SRX up 85 percent Commercial deliveries up for 23rd consecutive month DETROIT – General Motors’ (NYSE: GM) Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac brands sold 251,310 vehicles in the United States in September 2015. Retail deliveries climbed 17 percent compared with a…

Audi sets 57th consecutive monthly U.S. record in September 2015 October 01, 2015 | HERNDON, Virginia Sales for the month rose 16.2% to 17,340 vehicles All-time best U.S. sales month for Audi Q5; SUV sales up 44.3% All-time best September sales of Audi Certified pre-owned vehicles Audi reported that its September 2015 sales increased 16.2% to 17,340 vehicles, a total that stands as the brand’s 57th straight month of record U.S. sales. Audi achieved its best-ever September sales in the U.S. to mark its 57th consecutive monthly sales record. The previous September record was set in 2014 with 14,917 Audi vehicles sold. Through the first nine months of 2015, Audi U…

Nissan Group reports September 2015 U.S. sales NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for September 2015 of 121,782 units, an increase of 18 percent over the prior year and a September record. Nissan highlights: Nissan Division finished September with 111,562 sales, up 17 percent and also a September record Overall sales of Nissan crossovers, trucks and SUVs set a September record, up 22 percent Overall sales of Nissan cars set a September record, up 14 percent Sales of the Nissan Rogue crossover set a September record at 25,064, an increase of 46 percent Sales of the Versa subcompact set a September record at 18,053, an increase of 50 …

Toyota Division Remains Retail Sales Leader in Third Quarter Highlander posts best-ever sales Scion iM and iA post combined sales of 3,388 units Lexus LUV up 36.4 percent TORRANCE, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2015) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September 2015 sales of 194,370 units, an increase of 16.2 percent from September 2014 on a volume basis. With one more selling day in September 2015 than in September 2014, sales were up 11.5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota Division posted September 2015 sales of 169,076 units, up 16.3 percent on a volume and 11.6 percent on a DSR basis. "Auto industry sales continue to accelerat…

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS SEPTEMBER SALES September sales total 26,141 units, a .56 percent increase over September 2014 The all-new Golf family of vehicles delivered 5,251 units, a 50.6 percent increase over the previous September Golf GTI delivered 1,825 units for the month, a 14.1 percent increase, marking the best September on record Tiguan delivered 2,972 units, a 77.5 percent increase, marking the best September on record Herndon, VA — (October 1, 2015) Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 26,141 units delivered in September 2015, a .56 percent increase over September 2014. The sales results reflect a mid-month stop-sale for all 2.0L…

BMW Group U.S. Reports September 2015 Sales BMW brand up 4.0 percent, September record MINI brand sales up 4.6 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 1, 2015… Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 4.0 percent in September for a total of 26,608 compared to 25,587 vehicles sold in September, 2014. Year-to-date, BMW brand sales are 249,956 vehicles, a 5.6 percent increase from the same period last year. “There’s no doubt about the strength of the U.S. economy and that people continue to buy new cars as evidenced by the BMW record sales result in September,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “Going into the all-important fourth quarter, the …

Trucks Drive Numerous American Honda September Sales Records Oct 1, 2015 - TORRANCE, Calif. Total American Honda sales rise 13.1 percent on sales of 133,750 for a new September record Overall American Honda truck sales also set a new September mark, increasing 26.9 percent on sales of 63,635 Honda brand sets new September record, rising 14 percent on sales of 119,046 Honda trucks also have best September, up 31.9 percent with 55,474 units sold Acura trucks have best-ever September, gaining 0.8 percent on sales of 8,161 vehicles Acura RDX records best September sales, rising 19.1 percent on sales of 3,848 units American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported a robust …

Mercedes-Benz USA Closes Out Third Quarter With Record September MBUSA posts 6.4% YTD increase, Mercedes-Benz up 6.2% for month ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported all-time record September sales at 32,087 units, an increase of 6.0% from the 30,271 vehicles sold during the same month last year. Sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars tallied 29,020 units sold, a 6.2% increase over September 2014. Sprinter delivered 2,317 sales for the month of September, up 14.0% YTD, while smart recorded 750 units in September. On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz retails totaled 249,890, up 7.2%. Adding year-to-date sales of 20,274 for Sprinte…

Mazda Reports Best September Sales in 21 years IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported best September U.S. sales since 1994 with 25,616 vehicles, representing an increase of 6.8 percent versus last year. September 1994 sales were 30,735. Year-to-date (YTD), Mazda has sold 241,701 vehicles. Key September 2015 sales notes: Mazda CX-5 had its best September ever with 9,107 vehicles sold. YOY sales up 12.5 percent (8,097 vehicles sold in September 2014). Inventory challenges faced during August were addressed, leading to the record sales result. Mazda's all-new CX-3 sold 1,340 vehicles. This was the first fu…

Subaru of America, Inc. Announces September 2015 Sales As Best Sales Month Ever; Brand Achieves Third Consecutive Month Of Record Sales CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Monthly sales increase 27.8 percent over September 2014 46th consecutive month of year-over-year growth Best September ever for Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, Outback and WRX/STI 14.2 percent increase YTD over 2014 26th consecutive month of more than 10,000 Foresters sold 19th consecutive month of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 53,070 vehicle sales for September 2015, a 27.8 percent increase over September 2014 sales of 41,517. September marks the…

Subaru of America, Inc. Announces September 2015 Sales As Best Sales Month Ever; Brand Achieves Third Consecutive Month Of Record Sales CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Monthly sales increase 27.8 percent over September 2014 46th consecutive month of year-over-year growth Best September ever for Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, Outback and WRX/STI 14.2 percent increase YTD over 2014 26th consecutive month of more than 10,000 Foresters sold 19th consecutive month of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 53,070 vehicle sales for September 2015, a 27.8 percent increase over September 2014 sales of 41,517. September marks the…

Mitsubishi Motors Reports Nineteenth Consecutive Month Of Year-Over-Year Sales Increases Total September sales up 35.9 percent year-over-year and marked the sixth straight month of double-digit sales increases New Outlander showing unprecedented demand at dealerships; reports best September since 2003 Outlander Sport has its best-ever September CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported September 2015 sales of 7,556, an increase of 35.9 percent from September 2014. Not only is this the brand's 19th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases, but it is also the sixth consecutive month of double-digit sale…

Hyundai Motor America Enjoys Its Best September Sales Ever Best all-time sales month for CUV/SUV Segment FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America posted its best September ever, with sales of 64,015, up more than 14 percent compared with September 2014. It was a record CUV/SUV month as well with sales of Tucson, Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport at an all-time high. "We had a record September, driven by strong demand for our crossover vehicles. The all-new Tucson had a stellar showing this month with sales more than doubling over last year," said Derrick Hatami, vice president of national sales for Hyundai Motor America. "The Tucson's st…

Best-Ever September Sales Propel Kia Motors America To Record Third Quarter Performance Kia Announces Fifth Consecutive Monthly Sales Record; Year-To-Date Sales Up 7.0 Percent IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the best first half performance in company history, Kia Motors America's (KMA) momentum continued with record third quarter sales, including a September sales record of 49,820 units, a 22.6-percent increase over the same period last year. The brand's fifth consecutive monthly sales record was powered by the Soul and Optima with 13,614 and 11,719 units sold, respectively. Sorento sales increased 42-percent over the same period last year, and Sed…

Porsche Reports September 2015 Sales U.S. Porsche dealers sell 4,424 vehicles in September ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2015 /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 September 2015 sales of 4,424 vehicles, up 22.7 percent over September 2014. This is the strongest September sales month in PCNA history. All model lines achieved an increase in sales over September 2014, with Macan models displaying the largest growth, up 65.2 percent. The Cayenne and Panamera model lines r…

Volvo Announces September Sales Strong Demand for XC60 Continues Sales Momentum ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Oct. 1, 2015) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 5,527 units, an 18.4 percent increase versus September 2014. Year-to-date sales are up 5.8 percent over the first nine months of 2014. The strong sales demand for the XC60 continues with 2,217 units sold, a 39.2 percent increase versus September 2014 and a 34 percent increase year-to-date. The S60 followed with 1,265 units sold, followed by the all-new XC90 with 1,182 units sold. “We continue to see impressive sales with the XC60 in the US market,” said Lex Kerssemakers, President and CEO …

FCA US LLC Reports December 2015 U.S. Sales Increased 13 Percent – Best December in 90 Years; Full-Year Sales Up 7 Percent – Strongest Annual Sales Since 2005 69th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Annual U.S. sales up 7 percent in 2015; sixth-consecutive year of annual sales growth Jeep® brand sales up 42 percent; best monthly sales ever and best annual U.S. sales ever Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Compass and Jeep Renegade record their best monthly sales ever; Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Patriot each log their best December sales ever Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City post their best monthly sales ever Dodge Journey crossover registers its best December sales ever …

NEW PRODUCTS MAKE FORD AMERICA’S BEST-SELLING BRAND FOR SIXTH STRAIGHT YEAR; F-SERIES NO. 1 VEHICLE FOR 34TH YEAR Ford Motor Company 2015 U.S. sales total 2,613,162 – up 5 percent, the company’s best annual sales performance since 2006; Ford is America’s best-selling vehicle brand for sixth straight year Ford Motor Company posts best U.S. December monthly sales results since 2005, selling 239,242 vehicles, up 8 percent F-Series sales total 85,211 trucks in December, surpassing 85,000 sales for the first time in a decade; F-Series now America’s best-selling pickup for 39 straight years and the best-selling vehicle for 34 straight years with 780,354 trucks sold; Ford vans…

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported December U.S. sales of 29,294 vehicles, an increase of 18.1 percent versus December 2014 and the best December since 1994. The company also reported calendar year (CY) 2015 total (combined fleet and retail) sales in the U.S. of 319,184, up 4.4 percent over 2014 and the best result since 1994 (20 years). MNAO retail-only sales reached 290,918 units, representing an increase of 4.3 percent over 2014, and again, this represents the best retail sales year since 1994, further showing the company's reduced reliance on fleet sales. Key December and CY2015 sales notes: Mazda r…

Nissan Group reports December and 2015 calendar year U.S. sales NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for December 2015 of 139,300 units, an increase of 19 percent over the prior year and a December record. For calendar year 2015, Nissan set an all-time record with 1,484,918 total U.S. sales, an increase of 7 percent. Nissan Division calendar year highlights: In 2015, Nissan Division set an all-time record with 1,351,420 total sales. Nissan also set annual sales records for Rogue, Versa, NV and NV200. In 2015, Nissan's light-truck sales set an all-time record with 575,797 total sales and up 20 percent for the year. Nissan Division Dec…

Toyota Motor Sales Results Up 10.8 Percent in December; 5.3 Percent for 2015 Toyota and Lexus post best-ever December sales TMS light trucks set new December record Toyota Division No. 1 retail brand in 2015 TORRANCE, Calif. (Jan. 5, 2016) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported December 2015 sales of 238,350, an increase of 10.8 percent from December 2014 on a volume basis. With two additional selling days in December of 2015, sales were up 2.9 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. For the year TMS reported sales of 2,499,313 units, a 5.3 percent increase. Toyota Division posted record December 2015 sales of 196,970 units, up 12.4 perce…

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS DECEMBER SALES AND 2015 YEAR-END RESULTS - December sales totaled 30,956 units, 2015 sales closed at 349,440 units - December 2015: Tiguan delivered 4,900 units, a 131.6 percent increase, marking the best month ever for the vehicle 2015 Total: Tiguan delivered 35,843 units, a 42 percent increase versus 2014 deliveries, marking the best year on record for the vehicle December 2015: The all-new Golf family of vehicles delivered 5,715 units, a 29.7 percent increase over the previous December 2015 Total: Golf GTI delivered 2,369 units for the month, a 32.4 percent increase over total sales in 2014 Herndon, VA — (January 5, 2016) Volkswage…

Audi surpasses 200,000 U.S. sales for first time with sixth straight record year January 05, 2016 | HERNDON, Virginia December 2015 marks the 60th 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 exceeded 20,000 vehicles All-time record sales year for Audi Certified pre-owned vehicles Audi reported that its U.S. sales in 2015 increased 11.1% from the previous annual record in 2014 to 202,202 vehicles sold. December 2015 sales increased 6.0% to 20,399 vehicles. December 2015 represented the best-ever December U.S. sales results in Audi history, as well as t…

American Honda Sets New All-Time Annual Sales Record Jan 5, 2016 - TORRANCE, Calif. Total combined annual Honda & Acura vehicle sales eclipse previous record set in 2007 with a 3.0 percent gain over 2014 Honda Division records its best-ever year in 2015, gaining 2.6 percent Total Honda & Acura trucks set new all-time annual marks, up 9.7 percent in 2015 Honda CR-V maintains position atop SUV market with fourth straight annual record American Honda also sets all-time record for month of December American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported all-time record annual sales of 1,586,551 Honda and Acura vehicles for 2015, an increase of 3.0 percent to beat the pre…

Jaguar Land Rover Reports U.S. Sales for December and Full Year 2015 Jaguar Land Rover U.S. December sales increase 30 percent for best December sales month ever Land Rover up 47 percent for December driven by strong performance of Range Rover and Range Rover Sport; making it the best U.S. sales month ever Jaguar Land Rover 2015 full year U.S. sales increase to 85,048 units, a 26 percent increase from 67,238 units in 2014 For full year 2015, Land Rover brand increases 37 percent to establish a new U.S. annual sales record of 70,582 units. The Jaguar F-TYPE up 13 percent for the year (MAHWAH, NJ) - January 5, 2016 - Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported Decembe…

BMW Group U.S. Reports December and 2015 Sales BMW Group U.S. (BMW + MINI) breaks sales record BMW brand sets new sales record for the year MINI brand sales up 4.3 percent for the year Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 5, 2016… Sales of BMW brand vehicles in December totaled 34,625 compared to 41,526 vehicles sold in December 2014. For the year, BMW brand is up 1.8 percent on sales of 346,023 compared to 339,738 from last year, breaking last year’s all time sales record. “The new sales record in 2015 is the third record year in a row for BMW with the numbers further emphasizing the growth of luxury trucks, which are now one-third of BMW sales in the U.S.” said Ludwig Wi…

Hyundai Motor America Reports Best Sales Year In Its History Best All-Time Sales Month for Genesis sedan and Tucson FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America posted its best year ever with sales of 761,710, up five percent compared with 2014 and this marks sixth consecutive year of record U. S. sales. For the month of December, sales were down 1.5 percent "Hyundai once again experienced a record year and the CUV segment proved to be the star," said Derrick Hatami, vice president of national sales for Hyundai Motor America. "Not only did Tucson end the year with sales up 34 percent, but for the month of December we experienced a 167 …

Record December Powers Kia Motors America To Best-Ever Annual Sales Total Year-Over-Year Sales Up 7.9 Percent as Kia Surpasses 600,000 Units for the First Time IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- On the strength of eight consecutive monthly sales records – including December – Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced all-time best annual sales of 625,818 vehicles in 2015, up 7.9 percent year-over-year. The record-setting December total of 54,241 vehicles increased 19 percent over the same period last year and pushed Kia over the 600,000-unit mark for the first time in company history. Kia's historic year included a number of standout performances, including:…

Mitsubishi Motors Closes 2015 Up Over 22 Percent For The Year Mitsubishi reports December sales of 7,887, an increase of 20.5 percent over last December December 2015 marks the 22nd consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases Outlander Sport posts its best December sales month ever Mitsubishi CUVs lead the charge in December with sales up 37.4 percent over 2014 CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported calendar year 2015 total sales of 95,342, up 22.8 percent over 2014 and the best yearly sales since 2008. For the month of December, sales were 7,887, continuing a historic streak of 22 consecutive m…

FCA US LLC Reports February 2015 U.S. Sales Increased 6 Percent; Best February Sales Since 2007 59th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Jeep brand records best February sales ever; Jeep Patriot records best sales month ever Dodge Challenger sales up 42 percent; best February sales ever Chrysler 200 sales up 31 percent; best February sales ever Nine FCA US vehicles achieve their best February sales ever March 3, 2015 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 163,586 units, a 6 percent increase compared with sales in February 2014 (154,866 units), and the group’s best February sales since 2007. The Chrysler, Jeep®, and Ram Truck bra…

FORD U.S. FEBRUARY RETAIL SALES DRIVEN BY STRONG DEMAND FOR F-SERIES, TRANSIT, EXPLORER AND MUSTANG F-Series, America’s best-selling truck, posts retail sales increases of 7 percent – driven by all-new F-150; Transit drives 30 percent increase in Ford van sales versus year-ago Explorer sales increase 32 percent in February – best in 9 years; Mustang sales up 32 percent, for best performance since 2007 Lincoln February retail sales results up 3 percent Ford Motor Company U.S. sales of 180,383 vehicles for February represent a 2 percent decline compared to a year ago DEARBORN, Mich., March 3, 2015 – Ford Motor Company U.S. sales totaled 180,383 vehicles in February…

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. - Up 26% (7,533 Vehicles Sold This Month, 14,026 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 18.5% (41,358 Vehicles Sold This Month, 82,170 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW Group U.S. - Up 18.2% (28,921 Vehicles Sold This Month, 51,130 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 13.8% (6,327 Vehicles Sold This Month, 12,874 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota Motor Sales - Up 13.3% (180,467 Vehicles Sold This Month, 349,661 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai Motor America - Up 7% (52,505 Vehicles Sold This Month, 97,010 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia Motors America - Up 6…

BMW Group U.S. Reports February 2015 Sales BMW brand up 14.5 percent, sets February sales record MINI brand sales up 51.3 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 3, 2015… Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 14.5 percent in February for a total of 25,201 compared to 22,017 vehicles sold in February, 2014. “In spite of ferocious cold and mountains of snow in so much of the country in February, our customers proved they could overcome and made it possible for BMW to post a new record for February sales,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “Improved availability of the always popular X5 and the strong and growing interest in our 2 and 4 Series …

Porsche Reports February 2015 Sales U.S. Porsche dealers sell 3,202 vehicles in February ATLANTA, March 3, 2015 /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 February 2015 sales of 3,202 vehicles, down 30 vehicles compared to February 2014. Vehicle supply was adversely affected by the west coast port dispute and inclement weather in many areas. PCNA sales remain 12.8 percent higher year-to-date compared to the same period last year. Porsche Approved Certified Pre-O…

Nissan Group reports February 2015 U.S. sales NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for February 2015 of 118,436 units, up 2.7 percent year-over-year and a February record. Nissan highlights: Nissan Division also set a February record with 106,777 sales, an increase of 1.1 percent. Rogue sales tied a record for any month in its history at 21,419, an increase of 24.6 percent. Pathfinder SUV also set a February record with 7,066 units sold, up 11 percent. Sales of the Versa subcompact in February were 11,909, up 15.8 percent. February Sentra sales increased 24.4 percent to 15,354. Sales of Nissan's commercial van lineup, including th…

Toyota Motor Sales Posts 13.3 Percent Increase in February Toyota No. 1 brand RAV4 sets new February record Lexus posts fourth consecutive best-ever month TORRANCE, Calif. (March 3, 2015) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported February 2015 sales of 180,467, an increase of 13.3 percent from February 2014 on a volume basis. With the same amount of selling days in February 2015 and 2014, sales were up 13.3 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota division posted February 2015 sales of 157,472 units, up 12.1 percent. "The auto industry is off to its best start since 2002 as truck demand continues to rise," said Bill Fay, Toyota divisi…

Diverse Lineup of Light Trucks and Sub-Compacts Leads American Honda February 2015 Sales Increase Acura trucks set new February benchmark, with a 12.5 percent gain on sales of 8,415 Honda Fit sets new February record, rising 81 percent on sales of 5,652 units Honda Pilot has February to remember, with sales up 82.7 percent TORRANCE, Calif., March 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported February Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 105,466 units, an increase of 5.0 percent versus February 2014. Sales of Acura light trucks set a new February record, rising 12.5 percent on sales of 8,415 vehicles. The Honda Division sold 92,474 vehicles in Februa…

Kia Motors America's February Sales Up 6.8 Percent Sedona Sales Up Five Times Over Same Period Last Year; Annual Sales Up 5.2 Percent IRVINE, Calif., March 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported February sales of 44,030 vehicles, up 6.8 percent over the same period last year. Kia's strong start in 2015 continues to be led by the U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan, iconic Soul, and the all-new 2016 Sorento – which is now in showrooms nationwide – with 11,584, 9,965 and 8,518 units sold, respectively. "Despite the difficult weather in some parts of the country, key indicators signal the continued improvement of the U.S. economy, which is driving …

Hyundai Motor America Reports Best February Sales Ever All three U.S.-built models up for the month FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today reported its best February ever, selling 52,505 units for the month, up seven percent versus the same period last year. "Even the treacherous weather across the country couldn't keep shoppers away from dealerships in February," said Bob Pradzinski, vice president, national sales. "With consumer spending and confidence continuing to grow at the fastest pace in years, customers bought Hyundais in record numbers, giving us the best February in our history." Genesis sedan led the charg…