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  1. Toyota Motor North America Reports February 2019 Sales Tacoma sales increased 10.2 percent; up for the 16th consecutive month Highlander sales up 8.9 percent; a best-ever February Lexus RXh sales up 52.5 percent; a best-ever February Lexus Luxury SUV sales up 7.0 percent; a best-ever February March 01, 2019 February 2019 Sales Chart PLANO, Texas (March 1, 2019) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported February 2019 sales of 172,748 vehicles, a decrease of 5.2 percent from February 2018 on a volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota division posted February sales of 152,626 units, down 6.3 percent on a volume and DSR basis. Lexus posted February sales of 20,122 vehicles, up 4.4 percent on a volume and a DSR basis. February 2019 Highlights Corolla sales up 16.0 percent Highlander sales increased 8.9 percent; a best-ever February C-HR sales increased 7.3 percent; a best-ever February Tacoma up 10.2 percent; a best-ever February Land Cruiser sales increased 52.5 percent LX sales up 6.8 percent ES sales increased by 23.8 percent in February RC sales up 50.0 percent NXh sales up 39.8 percent; a best-ever February RXh sales up 52.5 percent Lexus Hybrid sales up 112.3 percent Lexus Luxury SUV sales up 7.0 percent; a best-ever February *Note: Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted raw sales volume. Toyota_Motor_North_America_Reports_February_2019_Sales_Chart_Final.pdf
  2. JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS US SALES FOR FEBRUARY 2019 Best February sales month ever for Jaguar Land Rover with 11,616 units sold; up 26 percent from previous best in 2017 Jaguar brand up 59 percent for the year Best February sales month ever for Land Rover brand; up 19 percent for the year (MAHWAH, NJ) – March 1, 2019 – Jaguar Land Rover today reported February 2019 U.S. sales: Land Rover had its best ever February sales month with 8,151 units, an increase of 19 percent from 6,828 in February 2018; Jaguar sales were 3,465­­­ units, a 59 percent increase from 2,185 units in February 2018. Jaguar Land Rover total February U.S. sales reached 11,616 units, a 29 percent increase from 9,013 units in February 2018. “We are pleased to have achieved our best February retail month ever for Jaguar Land Rover in the U.S.,” said Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. “This result was driven by the continued sales momentum of the Discovery Sport, Range Rover Sport, Jaguar XE and F-PACE.” U.S. MODEL HIGHLIGHTS Land Rover The Land Rover brand reached a new February sales high of 8,151 units, an increase of 19 percent compared to 6,828 units in February 2018. Land Rover Discovery achieved its best ever retail month since March 2017 with 1,039 units sold, up 25 percent from 829 in February 2018 and the Discovery Sport sold 1,283 units, up 86 percent over last year. The Range Rover Sport had its best February retail month, up 18 percent from a previous best of 1,827 units in February 2015. In the U.S., the 2019 Land Rover model line-up features six models; two within the Discovery family, and four within the Range Rover Family. The Land Rover Discovery and Discovery Sport – bring new levels of sophistication, desirability, capability and versatility to the Discovery family. With variable five- and seven-passenger seating options in both the compact Discovery Sport and full-size Discovery, this family of vehicles features the latest connectivity technologies, a variety of innovative storage solutions and the same on-/off-road capability Land Rover is best known for. The Range Rover Evoque delivers Range Rover luxury and refinement in a compact footprint. For 2019, Land Rover offers customers further personalization options, including Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™3,4. Bringing a new dimension of modernity and elegance to the Range Rover family, the 2019 Range Rover Velar is designed to fill the white space between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport; offering levels of luxury, refinement and all-terrain capability never before seen in the mid-size SUV segment. For 2019MY the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models evolve with updated interior and exterior design enhancements as well as new driver assistance features. Jaguar For the month of February, Jaguar sales were 3,465 units, a 59 percent increase from 2,185 units in February 2018. The award winning Jaguar F-PACE continued to lead the brand’s performance with 1,345 units sold, up 34% for the year. With the addition of the Jaguar E-PACE and the battery electric I-PACE, the New Generation of Jaguar lineup expands to seven models for the first time in the brand’s storied history, while new model derivatives like the Jaguar F-PACE SVR and the XF Sportbrake Prestige diversify the portfolio offering customers greater choice. For 2019 the Jaguar ‘PACE’ family of SUVs and crossovers has expanded since the debut of the F-PACE, the brand’s best-selling model. Last year, Jaguar introduced the E-PACE compact crossover, as well as the brand’s first-ever all-electric production car – the I-PACE, mid-size performance SUV. In addition to the ‘PACE’ family of SUVs and crossovers, the Jaguar brand includes the F-TYPE sports car, the XE compact sport sedan, XF premium mid-size sedan, XF Sportbrake mid-size wagon and the brand’s luxury flagship – the full-size Jaguar XJ. Each model delivers segment leading driving dynamics, timeless design and the latest connected technologies. For added peace of mind, every new Jaguar vehicle comes with Jaguar EliteCare, a Best-in-Class ownership package1. This warranty is further expanded for Jaguar I-PACE customers covering the electric battery for 8-years / 100,000 miles and a 70 percent state of health2. Jaguar EliteCare coverage includes a New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance and 24/7 Roadside Assistance, each for 5-years or 60,000 miles, as well as Jaguar InControl® Remote & Protect™ connected services for 5-years and unlimited mileage. Jaguar Land Rover announced in 2017 that from 2020 all new, or significantly updated, models will incorporate some form of electrification either optional or as standard. The company will introduce a portfolio of electrified products across its model range in the coming years; embracing fully electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and mild hybrid (MHEV) vehicles as well as continuing to offer ultra-clean gasoline and diesel engines
  3. FCA US Reports 2019 February Sales Ram brand reports record February as sales rise 24 percent. Jeep® Cherokee sets February record All new heavy-duty Ram begins to arrive in dealer showrooms Auburn Hills, Mich. March 1, 2019 FCA US LLC reported today that the Jeep® Cherokee set an all-time February sales record, despite another month of bitter weather across key selling regions for the brand. The Ram brand scored another record month as well, on the back of award-winning products in the hot light-duty and heavy-duty markets. Following 11 straight months of year-over-year sales increases, the company's overall U.S. February sales retreated 2 percent to 162,036 vehicles in a soft market, compared with sales of 165,903 vehicles in February 2018. The Jeep brand is returning to a more "normal" sales cadence after benefiting from both the new and old Wrangler coming off the production lines this time last year. "The overall industry is starting off slower due in part to weather, the U.S. government shutdown and concern over tax refunds,” U.S. Head of Sales Reid Bigland said. “We still see a strong, stable economy and anticipate any lost winter sales will be made up in the spring. For us, the Ram brand was the standout in February, and Jeep Cherokee set a February record as well." See the attached table for the breakdown of brand and nameplate sales. Method of Determining FCA US LLC’s Monthly Sales. FCA US’s reported vehicle sales represent unit sales of vehicles to retail customers, deliveries of vehicles to fleet customers and to others such as FCA US’s employees and retirees as well as vehicles used for marketing. Most of these reported sales reflect retail sales made by dealers out of their own inventory of vehicles previously purchased by them from FCA US. Reported vehicle units sales do not correspond to FCA US’s reported revenues, which are based on FCA US’s sale and delivery of vehicles, and typically recognized upon shipment to the dealer or end customer. As announced on July 26, 2016, FCA US has modified its methodology for monthly sales reporting as follows: Sales to retail customers by dealers in the U.S. are derived from the New Vehicle Delivery Report (“NVDR”) system and are determined as the sum of (A) all sales recorded by dealers during the month net of all unwound transactions recorded to the end of that month (whether the original sale was recorded in the current month or any prior month); plus (B) all sales of vehicles during that month attributable to past unwinds that had previously been reversed in determining monthly sales (in the current or prior months). Fleet sales are recorded upon the shipment of the vehicle by FCA US to the customer or end user. Other retail sales are recorded either (A) when the sale is recorded in the NVDR system (for sales by dealers in Puerto Rico and limited sales made through distributors that submit NVDRs in the same manner as for sales by U.S. dealers) or (B) upon receipt of a similar delivery notification (for vehicles for which NVDRs are not entered such as vehicles for FCA employees). US_sales_Feb_2019osv5b9gq5et3r6dni740gkn6gc.pdf
  4. United States - Retail Sales By Car Model - February 2019 Models February 2019 February 2018 % Year To Date 2019 Year To Date 2018 % S60 1,023 766 33.6 % 2,381 1,408 69.1 % S60 CC 0 31 - - 101 - S90 218 619 -64.8 % 612 1,166 -47.5 % V60 23 82 -72.0 % 54 180 -70.0 % V60 CC 12 125 -90.4 % 23 308 -92.5 % V90 26 17 52.9 % 59 34 73.5 % V90 CC 123 173 -28.9 % 210 328 -36.0 % XC40 985 71 1,287.3 % 2,027 78 2,498.7 % XC60 0 61 - - 140 - XC60 II 2,229 1,894 17.7 % 3,700 3,514 5.3 % XC90 1,996 2,444 -18.3 % 3,423 4,593 -25.5 % Total 6,635 6,283 5.6 % 12,489 11,850 5.4 %
  5. March 1, 2019 , Camden, N.J. - SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. REPORTS BEST-EVER FEBRUARY SALES Best February ever – monthly sales increase 3.9 percent over February 2018 87 consecutive months of yearly, month-over-month growth Best February ever for Ascent and Forester 60 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 67 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 49,081 vehicle sales for February 2019, a 3.9 percent increase compared to February 2018, and the best February in the history of the company. The automaker also reported year-to-date sales of 95,153, a 3.9 percent gain compared to the same period in 2018. February marked the 60th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the automaker. Ascent and Forester sales were notably strong as each model achieved its best January ever. In February, Subaru won in two major categories of Kelley Blue Book’s 2019 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. This year’s honors, which recognize brands and new vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs, were awarded to Subaru for “Best Brand” and the 2019 Crosstrek for “Best Compact SUV/Crossover.” “These continuing record sales results are a testament to the commitment, dedication and passion of our retailers,” said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO, Subaru of America, Inc. “We are proud and humbled by the accolades our brand and vehicles recently received including Consumer Reports’ naming Subaru the “Best Overall Brand” in their annual Brand Report Card, as well as our Crosstrek, Forester and Ascent SUVs each ranking first in their respective categories in Consumer Reports’ latest car ratings.” “In February, we benefitted from strong sales results for the three-row Subaru Ascent and the all-new Forester which received top marks in the IIHS’ new test of pedestrian crash avoidance systems,” said Jeff Walters, Senior Vice President of Sales. “We’ve been fortunate to generate a lot of excitement throughout our line-up, particularly with our SUVs, and expect that to continue with new additions to our lineup later this year.” Carline Feb-19 Feb-18 % Chg Feb-19 Feb-18 % Chg MTD MTD MTD YTD YTD YTD Forester 13,133 11,640 12.8% 26,451 22,488 17.6% Impreza 4,291 5,130 -16.4% 8,474 10,481 -19.2% WRX/STI 1,987 2,244 -11.5% 3,738 4,163 -10.2% Ascent 6,160 0 0.0% 11,141 0 0.0% Legacy 2,683 3,319 -19.2% 5,086 6,607 -23.0% Outback 12,328 14,021 -12.1% 23,269 27,300 -14.8% BRZ 242 270 -10.4% 501 505 -0.8% Crosstrek 8,257 10,625 -22.3% 16,493 20,062 -17.8% TOTAL 49,081 47,249 3.9% 95,153 91,606 3.9%
  6. Quarterly: General Motors Co. - Not Released Ford Motor Company - Not Released Monthly: Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 29% for the month FCA US LLC - Down 2% for the month, Flat at 0% for the year Kia Motors America - Up 6.7% for the month, Up 5.9% for the year Nissan Group - Down 12.0% for the month, Down 15.1% for the year Volkswagen of America - Down 3.6% for the month, Down 5.1% for the year Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 6.1% for the month, Up 4.7% for the year Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 10.1% for the month, Up 11.4% for the year American Honda Motor Co. - Down 0.4% for the month, Up 0.5% for the year Hyundai Motor America - Up 2.0% for the month, Up 2.5% for the year Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 3.9% for the month, Up 3.9% for the year Toyota Motor North America - Down 5.2% for the month, Down 5.9% for the year Mazda North American Operations - Down 7.3% for the month, Down 13.5% for the year BMW of North America - Down 1.3% for the month, Down 3.6% for the year Mercedes-Benz USA - Down 12.4% for the month, Down 13.1% for the year Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Up 5.6% for the month, Up 5.4% for the year Audi of America - Down 12.2% for the month, Down 7.2% for the year Brands (Quarterly): Buick - Not reported Cadillac - Not reported Chevrolet - Not reported GMC - Not reported Ford - Not Reported Lincoln - Not Reported Brands (Monthly): Acura - Up 11.3% - 12,213 MTD / 21,977 YTD Alfa Romeo - Down 13% - 1,362 MTD / 298,118 YTD Audi - Down 12.2% - 13,560 MTD / 27,813 YTD BMW - Up 0.2% - 23,558 MTD / 41,660 YTD Chrysler - Down 36% - 10,368 MTD / 19,422 YTD Dodge - Down 8% - 37,073 MTD / 64,150 YTD Fiat - Down 50% - 616 MTD / 1,367 YTD Genesis - Honda - Down 1.6% - 102,926 MTD / 199,301 YTD Hyundai - Up 2.0% - 45,612 MTD / 86,408 YTD Infiniti - Down 17.3% - 10,607 MTD / 20,090 YTD Jaguar - Up 59% - 3,465 MTD Jeep - Down 4% - 67,075 MTD / 125,476 YTD Kia - Up 6.7% - 43,406 MTD / 80,782 YTD Land Rover - Up 19% - 8,151 MTD Lexus - Up 4.4% - 20,122 MTD / 37,542 YTD Mazda - Down 7.3% - 23,854 MTD / 43,897 YTD Mercedes-Benz - Down 12.5% - 21,660 MTD / 44,167 YTD Mercedes-Benz Vans - Down 9.9% - 2,729 MTD / 3,943 YTD MINI - Down 1.3% - 2,679 MTD / 5,136 YTD Mitsubishi - Up 6.1% - 13,760 MTD / 22,468 YTD Nissan - Down 11.4% - 103,735 MTD / 194,174 YTD Porsche - Up 10.1% - 4,826 MTD / 10,245 YTD Ram Trucks - Up 24% - 45,542 MTD / 85,191 YTD Smart - Down 45.3% - 58 MTD / 141 YTD Subaru - Up 3.9% - 49,081 MTD / 95,153 YTD Toyota - Down 6.3% - 152,626 MTD / 291,217 YTD Volkswagen - Down 3.6% - 25,706 MTD / 48,780 YTD Volvo - Up 5.6% - 6,635 MTD / 12,489 YTD View full article
  7. Quarterly: General Motors Co. - Not Released Ford Motor Company - Not Released Monthly: Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 29% for the month FCA US LLC - Down 2% for the month, Flat at 0% for the year Kia Motors America - Up 6.7% for the month, Up 5.9% for the year Nissan Group - Down 12.0% for the month, Down 15.1% for the year Volkswagen of America - Down 3.6% for the month, Down 5.1% for the year Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 6.1% for the month, Up 4.7% for the year Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 10.1% for the month, Up 11.4% for the year American Honda Motor Co. - Down 0.4% for the month, Up 0.5% for the year Hyundai Motor America - Up 2.0% for the month, Up 2.5% for the year Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 3.9% for the month, Up 3.9% for the year Toyota Motor North America - Down 5.2% for the month, Down 5.9% for the year Mazda North American Operations - Down 7.3% for the month, Down 13.5% for the year BMW of North America - Down 1.3% for the month, Down 3.6% for the year Mercedes-Benz USA - Down 12.4% for the month, Down 13.1% for the year Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Up 5.6% for the month, Up 5.4% for the year Audi of America - Down 12.2% for the month, Down 7.2% for the year Brands (Quarterly): Buick - Not reported Cadillac - Not reported Chevrolet - Not reported GMC - Not reported Ford - Not Reported Lincoln - Not Reported Brands (Monthly): Acura - Up 11.3% - 12,213 MTD / 21,977 YTD Alfa Romeo - Down 13% - 1,362 MTD / 298,118 YTD Audi - Down 12.2% - 13,560 MTD / 27,813 YTD BMW - Up 0.2% - 23,558 MTD / 41,660 YTD Chrysler - Down 36% - 10,368 MTD / 19,422 YTD Dodge - Down 8% - 37,073 MTD / 64,150 YTD Fiat - Down 50% - 616 MTD / 1,367 YTD Genesis - Honda - Down 1.6% - 102,926 MTD / 199,301 YTD Hyundai - Up 2.0% - 45,612 MTD / 86,408 YTD Infiniti - Down 17.3% - 10,607 MTD / 20,090 YTD Jaguar - Up 59% - 3,465 MTD Jeep - Down 4% - 67,075 MTD / 125,476 YTD Kia - Up 6.7% - 43,406 MTD / 80,782 YTD Land Rover - Up 19% - 8,151 MTD Lexus - Up 4.4% - 20,122 MTD / 37,542 YTD Mazda - Down 7.3% - 23,854 MTD / 43,897 YTD Mercedes-Benz - Down 12.5% - 21,660 MTD / 44,167 YTD Mercedes-Benz Vans - Down 9.9% - 2,729 MTD / 3,943 YTD MINI - Down 1.3% - 2,679 MTD / 5,136 YTD Mitsubishi - Up 6.1% - 13,760 MTD / 22,468 YTD Nissan - Down 11.4% - 103,735 MTD / 194,174 YTD Porsche - Up 10.1% - 4,826 MTD / 10,245 YTD Ram Trucks - Up 24% - 45,542 MTD / 85,191 YTD Smart - Down 45.3% - 58 MTD / 141 YTD Subaru - Up 3.9% - 49,081 MTD / 95,153 YTD Toyota - Down 6.3% - 152,626 MTD / 291,217 YTD Volkswagen - Down 3.6% - 25,706 MTD / 48,780 YTD Volvo - Up 5.6% - 6,635 MTD / 12,489 YTD
  8. KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY SALES Rio, Soul, Optima and Sportage Post Double-Digit Year-Over-Year Increases IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2019 – Kia Motors America today announced February sales of 43,406 vehicles, up 6.7-percent over the same period last year. The month also saw the first retail deliveries of the all-new 2020 Telluride SUV which was designed in California and is assembled in West Point, Georgia1. “Kia continued to gain valuable sales momentum in February as consumers took delivery of the first Telluride models to hit showrooms,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, Kia Motors America. “With the all-new Soul expected to join Telluride in dealerships over the next few weeks, we have a tremendous one-two new product punch which will continue driving traffic to Kia dealerships through the first quarter.” About Kia Motors America Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and LPGA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.* For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert. * The Sorento and Optima GDI (S, EX, SX and certain LX Trims only) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts. 1Arriving Spring, 2019 with limited availability.Telluride is assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts. MONTH OF FEBRUARY YEAR-TO-DATE Model 2019 2018 2019 2018 Rio 1,822 1,539 3,430 2,878 Forte 6,953 7,662 12,908 14,350 Optima 7,212 6,402 13,065 11,600 Cadenza 113 652 264 1,412 Stinger 1,034 1,344 1,973 2,365 K900 36 32 62 54 Soul 8,592 6,631 15,693 12,569 Niro 2,031 2,072 3,737 3,857 Sportage 6,768 5,867 12,731 11,579 Sorento 7,386 7,236 14,112 13,359 Telluride 315 N/A 315 N/A Sedona 1,144 1,235 2,492 2,277 Total 43,406 40,672 80,782 76,300
  9. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS FEBRUARY 2019 SALES RESULTS Volkswagen of America February 2019 Sales Feb. 19 Feb. 18 Yr/Yr% change Feb. 19 YTD Feb. 18 YTD Yr/Yr% change Golf 292 505 -42% 522 1,000 -48% GTI 1,189 1,618 -27% 2,184 3,305 -34% Golf R 19 - N/A 55 3 1733% e-Golf 118 198 -40% 282 376 -25% Golf SportWagen 452 1,280 -65% 801 2,458 -67% Total Golf Family 2,070 3,601 -43% 3,844 7,142 -46% Jetta Sedan 7,109 4,576 55% 13,984 9,098 54% Jetta SportWagen (now Golf SportWagen) N/A 16 N/A N/A 25 N/A Total Jetta 7,109 4,592 55% 13,984 9,123 54% Beetle Coupe 872 614 42% 1,380 1,361 1.4% Beetle Convertible 585 393 49% 1,048 758 38% Total Beetle 1,457 1,007 45% 2,428 2,119 15% Passat 2,097 3,036 -31% 4,996 5,470 -8.7% CC 4 46 -91% 13 95 -86% Tiguan Limited 66 1,855 -96% 122 3,889 -97% Tiguan 8,079 7,486 7.9% 14,728 13,822 6.6% Total Tiguan 8,145 9,341 -13% 14,850 17,711 -16% Touareg 29 271 -89% 67 675 -91% Atlas 4,795 4,766 0.6% 8,598 9,069 -5.2% Total Car 12,737 12,282 3.7% 25,265 23,949 5.5% Total SUV 12,969 14,378 -10% 23,515 27,455 -14% TOTAL 25,706 26,660 -3.6% 48,780 51,404 -5.1%
  10. Nissan Group reports February 2019 U.S. sales February 2019 February 2018 % chg Nissan Group Total sales (units) 114,342 129,930 -12.0 Nissan Division sales 103,735 117,110 -11.4 INFINITI sales* 10,607 12,820 -17.3 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group announced total U.S. sales for February 2019 of 114,342 units, a decrease of 12 percent compared to the prior year. Nissan highlights: NV commercial van sales were 1,439 units, up 26 percent to achieve a February record. Armada SUV sales rose 25 percent to 3,190 units. Versa sales rose 3 percent in February to 7,410 units. *INFINITI sales total included for reference. For more information on INFINITI’s February sales performance, please visit INFINITINews.com. NOTE: To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. February 2019 and February 2018 each had 24 selling days. NISSAN DIVISION FEB FEB Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2019 2018 % chg 2019 2018 % chg Nissan Division Total 103,735 117,110 -11.4 194,174 230,013 -15.6 Versa 7,410 7,196 3.0 14,059 14,444 -2.7 Sentra 17,072 17,148 -0.4 31,160 34,879 -10.7 Altima 16,216 19,703 -17.7 28,405 39,888 -28.8 Maxima 3,504 4,387 -20.1 6,961 8,720 -20.2 LEAF 654 895 -26.9 1,371 1,045 31.2 Juke 2 124 -98.4 5 314 -98.4 370Z 211 312 -32.4 384 536 -28.4 GT-R 25 35 -28.6 44 69 -36.2 Total Car 45,094 49,800 -9.4 82,389 99,895 -17.5 Kicks 3,563 0 n/a 7,375 0 n/a Frontier 6,291 7,992 -21.3 12,353 13,893 -11.1 Titan 2,722 3,761 -27.6 5,753 7,812 -26.4 Pathfinder 4,860 6,140 -20.8 10,128 11,426 -11.4 Armada 3,190 2,548 25.2 5,392 4,794 12.5 Rogue 31,899 38,119 -16.3 58,012 74,303 -21.9 Murano 3,412 6,179 -44.8 7,492 12,971 -42.2 Quest 0 1 -100.0 0 2 -100.0 NV 1,439 1,139 26.3 2,702 2,162 25.0 NV200 1,265 1,431 -11.6 2,578 2,755 -6.4 Total Truck 58,641 67,310 -12.9 111,785 130,118 -14.1 INFINITI FEB FEB Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2019 2018 % chg 2019 2018 % chg Infiniti Total 10,607 12,820 -17.3 20,909 23,455 -10.9 Infiniti Q50 2,230 3,904 -42.9 4,479 6,616 -32.3 Infiniti Q60 327 855 -61.8 733 1,467 -50.0 Infiniti Q70 269 450 -40.2 504 836 -39.7 Infiniti QX30 574 775 -25.9 1,029 1,588 -35.2 Infiniti QX50 1,122 1,120 0.2 1,944 2,171 -10.5 Infiniti QX60 4,117 3,880 6.1 8,305 6,909 20.2 Infiniti QX70 0 147 -100.0 4 349 -98.9 Infiniti QX80 1,968 1,689 16.5 3,911 3,519 11.1 Total Car 2,826 5,209 -45.7 5,716 8,919 -35.9 Total Truck 7,781 7,611 2.2 15,193 14,536 4.5 NISSAN GROUP FEB FEB Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2019 2018 % chg 2019 2018 % chg TOTAL VEHICLE 114,342 129,930 -12.0 215,083 253,468 -15.1 Total Car 47,920 55,009 -12.9 88,105 108,814 -19.0 Total Truck 66,422 74,921 -11.3 126,978 144,654 -12.2 Selling days 24 24 49 49
  11. Acura Sales Climb 11% as American Honda Posts Strong February Results Mar 1, 2019 Acura brand trucks set new February mark as RDX also gets record and MDX rises in double digits Honda HR-V sets February sales record, its best month since a June 2018 flood strapped supplies Honda Accord sales rise 2.5% in tight sedan market Honda CR-V gains 1.7%, surpassing 26,000 sales American Honda Total 115,139 -0.4% Cars 51,262 -6% Trucks 63,877 +4.6% Total 102,926 -1.6% Cars 47,847 -5.5% Trucks 55,079 +2.1% Total 12,213 +11.3% Cars 3,415 -11.7% Trucks 8,798 +23.9% "We're off to a good start in 2019 with notable gains for both cars and light trucks, bolstered by the arrival of our all-new Passport SUV," said Henio Arcangeli Jr., senior vice president of the American Honda Automobile Division. "Our terrific product lineup is helping grow sales in all key segments of our business and we are achieving this success by maintaining a disciplined approach to supply and incentive spending." BRAND REPORT Sales Highlights Honda maintained a strong sales pace in February, with core models Accord and CR-V posting gains and HR-V setting a record, while the brand-new Passport SUV had its first full month of sales. Despite on-going sedan market headwinds, Accord gained 2.5% on sales of 20,254 units, continuing its retail sales leadership in the midsize segment. HR-V sales rose 4.4% in February on sales of 7,093 units, a new February record and its best month since the full impact of a flood that stopped production for four months last year. CR-V gained 1.7% in February, cresting 26,000 units for the month, while Pilot posted a strong month with sales of nearly 11,000 units. Sales of electrified models (over 4,500 units) remained strong with Insight topping 1,500 units to lead industry sales for dedicated hybrid models. Model Notes Honda began 2019 as the retail #1 passenger car brand in America, with Accord the retail best-selling midsize sedan for the 4th straight month and Civic entering its 4th year as America's retail best-selling car. CR-V continues as the retail #1 CUV in America, while approaching nearly a 20% share in segment. BRAND REPORT Sales Highlights Acura continued to gain traction as sales climbed more than 11% for the month. Acura trucks, up 24%, set a new February record. Sedans remained strong as ILX and TLX continue to outperform their segments in retail sales. RDX sales jumped 31.8% in February on sales of 4,965 units, a February record and the 9th consecutive month of record sales. MDX had a robust month, gaining 14.9% on sales of 3,833 units. ILX sales were up 15.8%, despite inventory issues related to the ramp-up of the refreshed 2019 model. Model Notes Coming off its best year ever, the new RDX has continued as the #1 retail-seller in segment, the #2 retail-selling luxury SUV and the #3 model in all of luxury. Acura began 2019 with retail sales up 10% while key competitors experienced declines.
  12. MAZDA REPORTS FEBRUARY SALES RESULTS March 1, 2019 IRVINE, Calif. (March 1, 2019) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total February sales of 23,854 vehicles, a decrease of 7.3 percent compared to February 2018. Year-to-date sales through February saw a decrease of 13.4 percent, with 43,897 vehicles sold. With 24 selling days in February, compared to 24 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 7.3 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis. KEY SALES NOTES: Sales of the CX-5 totaled 13,377 in February, an increase of 1.2 percent compared to February 2018. Sales of the CX-9 totaled 2,422 in February, an increase of 5.9 percent compared to February 2018. CPO sales totaled 4,410 vehicles in February, an increase of 20.2 percent compared to February 2018.Year-to-date CPO sales through February increased 14.8 percent, with 8,302 vehicles sold. Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported February sales of 5,036 vehicles, an increase of 16 percent compared to February last year. Year-to-date sales through February increased 12 percent, with more than 10,158 vehicles sold.
  13. Can everyone hear me again now? Sorry about the downtime, we had an important file go corrupt.
  14. you know how hard that was to type that out!?
  15. some is better than none... depends on how they price them
  16. Tesla announced that beginning today, the standard version of the Model 3 with a base price of $35,000 is available for order. The base Model 3 has a top speed of 130 mph and a 0-60 time for 5.6 seconds. Additionally, Tesla will be introducing a Model 3 Standard Range Plus with 240 miles of range, top speed of 140mph, 0-60 of 5.3 seconds, and some interior upgrades for $37,000 before incentives. Tesla claims that these upgrades give customers 9% more range for 6% more money. Existing Model 3 drivers will be receiving firmware updates that will increase the range of the Long Range rear-wheel drive Model 3 to 325 miles and the Model 3 Performance top speed to 162 mph. The firmware update for all Model 3 cars will give an approximate 5% power increase. In the same announcement, Tesla revealed that they will be closing most of their retail locations with the exception of a few high traffic outlets and moving to an online-only sales model. Customers buying a Model 3 will now be able to try the car for 7 days or 1,000 miles and return it for free. Tesla claims that this will ease customer concerns about being able to test drive the vehicle before purchase. By moving to an online-only system, Telsa claims that it will be able to reduce prices 6% on average. Tesla is moving to a Same-Day and in some locations Same-Hour service system where Tesla comes to the driver rather than the traditional method of vehicle service. Tesla is also guaranteeing everywhere in every country they sell in. View full article
  17. Tesla announced that beginning today, the standard version of the Model 3 with a base price of $35,000 is available for order. The base Model 3 has a top speed of 130 mph and a 0-60 time for 5.6 seconds. Additionally, Tesla will be introducing a Model 3 Standard Range Plus with 240 miles of range, top speed of 140mph, 0-60 of 5.3 seconds, and some interior upgrades for $37,000 before incentives. Tesla claims that these upgrades give customers 9% more range for 6% more money. Existing Model 3 drivers will be receiving firmware updates that will increase the range of the Long Range rear-wheel drive Model 3 to 325 miles and the Model 3 Performance top speed to 162 mph. The firmware update for all Model 3 cars will give an approximate 5% power increase. In the same announcement, Tesla revealed that they will be closing most of their retail locations with the exception of a few high traffic outlets and moving to an online-only sales model. Customers buying a Model 3 will now be able to try the car for 7 days or 1,000 miles and return it for free. Tesla claims that this will ease customer concerns about being able to test drive the vehicle before purchase. By moving to an online-only system, Telsa claims that it will be able to reduce prices 6% on average. Tesla is moving to a Same-Day and in some locations Same-Hour service system where Tesla comes to the driver rather than the traditional method of vehicle service. Tesla is also guaranteeing everywhere in every country they sell in.
  18. And there's the rub. As nice as that one is, for the same amount of money, I would go for a V8 Jeep Cherokee instead. I don't need a 3rd row. If I get a Durango instead of the GC some day, the rear seats will be semi-permanently lowered.
  19. I'm definitely more in favor of the GLE.... the GLC grille looks old at this point even with the refresh.
  20. Now see.. it's totally a dad car, but I could drive that.
  21. That's sharp! Make mine in black though.
  22. Wut? Edit: Oh... hahah. The website emailed me your initial reply.
  23. 12 years old: 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado.. and because I'm 12, I'd want it in red. Its the first good year of the last Toronados, though we wouldn't find that fact out for another 2 years. 22 - 2000 Cadillac Seville STS - The best Cadillac of the day 32 - 2010 - The only answer is Cadillac CTS-V Wagon. I did have a previous generation CTS sedan at this time. 42 - 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Probably a Summit). This is the one that is the most likely to end up a reality. 52 - 2030 Probably a big luxury sedan... whatever Cadillac, Genesis, or Mercedes is selling at the time. If they're still selling sedans.
  24. No it wasn't. It was based on the midsize Dakota platform.
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