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  1. Well, to be fair, all of the mustangs I've rented have been really premium models. Heated/Cooled seats, convertibles, leather, etc.
  2. All of my Mustang rentals have been the Ecoboost 4.
  3. Hmm... I just realized the chart is not correct.... Edit: Fixed
  4. People around these parts don't get too excited about anything Toyota
  5. They've lost 2 models (The 2 and the 5) and one model is in the middle of a change over (CX9). The rest is on the Mazda 6 which might need a refresh soon.
  6. I've had 2 Mustang convertibles personally in the last month... and my boss had one at the same time as me when we were both in Chicago. Before one down votes, one should read why I ask. Here is one reason why I ask. https://www.enterprisecarsales.com/list/buy-a-car-1#0/20/Make/a//make%3D%22FORD%22%20model%3D%22ford--mustang%22 You will find just as many on Avis, Hertz, and Budget sites. It was well known when the new Stang came out, that the V6 was primarily for fleet and rentals. What is surprising to me, is a fair number on the Enterprise website are Eco-Boost models. Note: There are quite a few Camaros on there too but they are all 2015/older generation models. This is a new generation Mustang we are talking about. It also has been well noted on the Sales Ticker thread that GM has steadily been decreasing the number of rental cars that sell while they increase their retail sales. All of the Mustangs I've had and have seen have been Ecoboosts, not V6s. In fact, they were really well loaded with heated/cooled seats Sync3 with Nav, etc.
  7. I usually do in anything that isn't a 3.6 V6 SUV. I do really well in their Turbo-4s. I haven't driven a 2.5 recently enough to remember. The 3.6 in sedans gets me just EPA. The Chryslers with a Pentastar I will beat EPA easily.
  8. The negative result is because of the big reduction in rental numbers. "As a result of lower rental deliveries, GM expects its fleet mix in 2016 to be about 20 percent of total sales, compared with a historical range of 22 to 24 percent. In 2015, GM reduced rental deliveries by about 50,000 units compared to 2014. In the first two months of 2016, rental deliveries are down about 30,000 units, compared to a year ago." I don't think it matter what the reason behind the negative is, less vehicles were sold, period. Right? How can the claim of "fastest growing full-line brand" when your overall sales are down from last year's? It's honestly confusing to me. If somebody can make it make sense in my head for me I would appreciate that! Well, for starters there is more profit per retail uni sold than fleet or rental unit. If you are at least offsetting your overall sales (and GM is right now) numbers with that formula, then that means more profit, which I hear is a good thing (or at least that's what Ford fans always say ). Profitability over Volume, but great when you can get both.
  9. I doubled the RAM and CPU on the server today. It should feel a bit snappier here.
  10. I"m going to be mucking with this post a bit. I really want to get the chart into something readable by the search engines, so if the post formatting goes bad, it's okay, that's just me tinkering.
  11. The negative result is because of the big reduction in rental numbers. "As a result of lower rental deliveries, GM expects its fleet mix in 2016 to be about 20 percent of total sales, compared with a historical range of 22 to 24 percent. In 2015, GM reduced rental deliveries by about 50,000 units compared to 2014. In the first two months of 2016, rental deliveries are down about 30,000 units, compared to a year ago." I don't think it matter what the reason behind the negative is, less vehicles were sold, period. Right? How can the claim of "fastest growing full-line brand" when your overall sales are down from last year's? It's honestly confusing to me. If somebody can make it make sense in my head for me I would appreciate that! While it's not clear in the release, I'm sure they are referring to retail sales in their growth.
  12. GM's four North American brands announced today that as of now, most 2016 vehicles that currently have Apple CarPlay compatibility can be brought to their dealers for a free update to the infotainment system to add Android Auto. Android Auto requires a phone running Android Lollipop 5.0 or higher and require various apps to be installed on the phone. You can find apps compatible with Android Auto here. Vehicles eligible for the updates are as follows: Chevrolet - 2016 models with 8" MyLink eligible for Android Auto Update: Malibu (Excluding Limited) Impala Volt Camaro coupe and convertible Corvette coupe and convertible Colorado Silverado 1500 and HD Tahoe Suburban All 2016 models with 7" MyLink screen are already Android Auto capable and do not require an update. GMC - 2016 models with 8 inch IntelliLink eligible for Android Auto Update: Canyon Sierra Yukon Buick - 2016 models with 8 inch IntelliLink eligible for Android Auto Update: LaCrosse Regal *Envision and Encore will gain Android Auto in 2017 Model year Cadillac - All 2016 and newer models except SRX View full article
  13. GM's four North American brands announced today that as of now, most 2016 vehicles that currently have Apple CarPlay compatibility can be brought to their dealers for a free update to the infotainment system to add Android Auto. Android Auto requires a phone running Android Lollipop 5.0 or higher and require various apps to be installed on the phone. You can find apps compatible with Android Auto here. Vehicles eligible for the updates are as follows: Chevrolet - 2016 models with 8" MyLink eligible for Android Auto Update: Malibu (Excluding Limited) Impala Volt Camaro coupe and convertible Corvette coupe and convertible Colorado Silverado 1500 and HD Tahoe Suburban All 2016 models with 7" MyLink screen are already Android Auto capable and do not require an update. GMC - 2016 models with 8 inch IntelliLink eligible for Android Auto Update: Canyon Sierra Yukon Buick - 2016 models with 8 inch IntelliLink eligible for Android Auto Update: LaCrosse Regal *Envision and Encore will gain Android Auto in 2017 Model year Cadillac - All 2016 and newer models except SRX
  14. KIA MOTORS AMERICA POSTS TENTH CONSECUTIVE MONTHLY SALES RECORD Double Digit Gains for Five Models Push Year-To-Date Sales up 6.9 Percent IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2016 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced best-ever February sales of 49,737 vehicles, a 13 percent increase over the same period last year. The brand’s tenth consecutive monthly sales record was led by the Soul and Optima, with 11,842 and 9,630 units sold, respectively. “With our Super Bowl ad, Presidents’ Day Sales Event and prominent role in the NBA All-Star Game, February was a huge month for Kia as we extended our monthly record streak to double digits,” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. “Positive economic indicators, low gas prices and mild weather nationwide also drove consumers into Kia showrooms at a record pace, where they discovered the ‘New Kia’s’ line-up of world-class products.” MONTH OF FEBRUARY YEAR-TO-DATE Model 2016 2015 2016 2015 Rio 1,461 1,943 2,891 3,515 Forte 8,187 5,549 13,516 11,971 Optima 9,630 11,584 18,043 20,978 Cadenza 585 640 959 1,023 K900 83 62 151 181 Sportage 5,860 3,407 10,663 6,461 Sorento 8,101 8,518 14,796 16,061 Sedona 3,988 2,362 5,990 4,032 Soul 11,842 9,965 21,033 18,107 Total 49,737 44,030 88,042 82,329
  15. I'm not sure why they're even bothering with Caprice.
  16. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. REPORTS RECORD FEBRUARY SALES Record February - monthly sales increase 1.6 percent over February 2015 51st consecutive month of month-over-month growth Best February ever for Forester, Outback, WRX/STI 24th consecutive month of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 31st consecutive month of more than 10,000 Foresters sold Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record sales for February 2016 totaling 42,011 vehicles, a 1.6 percent gain over February 2015. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 83,112 vehicles, a 1.2 percent gain over the same period in 2015. These results build on strong sales from 2015 where Subaru achieved its seventh consecutive year of sales records and exceeded 580,000 annual sales – a first in the company’s history. February marked the 24th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Forester, Outback, WRX/STI sales were notably strong as each carline achieved its best February ever. Legacy sales for February 2016 increased 2.6 percent over the same month in 2015. BRZ also enjoyed gains over February 2015. Earlier in the month, the 2016 Outback made Kelley Blue Book’s 16 Best Family Cars of 2016 for meeting the needs of the modern family with emphasis on outstanding room for both passengers and cargo and excellent off-road capability. “Subaru vehicles continue to be recognized by the press and public alike for their reliability, value and safety ratings,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer for Subaru of America. “Our record sales are the result of focusing on our core strengths, producing safe, reliable and versatile vehicles that are delivered through an outstanding retail network.” We again reported a sales increase in spite of limited inventory levels across the country,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales for Subaru of America. “Our retailers continue to show dedication and commitment which makes these impressive results possible.” Carline Feb-16 Feb-15 % Chg Feb-16 Feb-15 % Chg MTD MTD MTD YTD YTD YTD Forester 12,239 11,459 6.8% 24,143 22,669 6.5% Impreza 4,432 4,826 -8.2% 8,814 9,922 -11.2% WRX/STI 2,380 2,359 0.9% 4,716 4,790 -1.5% Legacy 4,454 4,342 2.6% 8,927 8,223 8.6% Outback 11,952 11,632 2.8% 23,149 22,983 0.7% BRZ 425 334 27.3% 786 664 18.4% Crosstrek 6,129 6,406 -4.3% 12,577 12,919 -2.7% TOTAL 42,011 41,358 1.6% 83,112 82,170 1.2%
  17. Toyota Motor Sales Reports 5.2 Percent February Increase TMS light trucks set new February record RAV4 charges ahead, marks best-ever February Lexus LX, RX, and NX see double-digit gains TORRANCE, Calif. (March 1, 2016) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today reported February 2016 sales of 189,852 vehicles, an increase of 5.2 percent from February 2015 on a volume basis. With the same number of selling days in February 2016 and 2015, sales were also up 5.2 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota division February 2016 sales were up 5.8 percent on both a DSR and volume basis with sales of 166,618 units. “Light trucks continue to drive strong demand in 2016,” said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager for the Toyota division. “The Toyota division had back-to-back, best-ever light truck monthly records, supported by another best-ever month in February for RAV4.” Lexus reported February 2016 sales of 23,234 units, an increase of 1.0 percent on a volume basis. “As leaders in luxury crossover vehicles, it’s no surprise to us that our SUV lineup continues to propel our sales performance,” said Jeff Bracken, group vice president and general manager for the Lexus division. “It wasn’t just a good month for SUVs, however—IS, CT and RC have exceeded our sales expectations for the month of February, validating the appeal of these models to the next generation of luxury consumer.” February 2016 Highlights: Combined TMS light truck sales of 96,086 units, up 11.2 percent RAV4 posts best-ever February with sales of 25,523 units; up more than 16 percent Highlander reports best-ever February sales with sales of 12,466 units 4Runner and Sienna up 32 and 5.5 percent respectively Tacoma up 14.5 percent with sales of 14,172 units NX up 39.1 percent RX up 10.8 percent with sales of 7,192 units LX up more than 81 percent *Note: Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted sales volume 2016 TOYOTA U.S. SALES SUMMARY February, 2016 -- CURRENT MONTH -- DSR % VOL % 2015 CHG CHG -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE -- DSR % 2016 2015 CHG VOL % CHG TOTAL TOYOTA 187,954 180,467 4.1 4.1 349,237 349,661 4.0 -0.1 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 164,864 157,472 4.7 4.7 305,214 303,535 4.7 0.6 TOTAL LEXUS 23,090 22,995 0.4 0.4 44,023 46,126 -0.6 -4.6 YARIS 908 1,364 -33.4 -33.4 1,456 2,806 -45.9 -48.1 COROLLA 29,342 27,839 5.4 5.4 51,704 55,196 -2.4 -6.3 MIRAI 30 0 N/A N/A 56 0 N/A N/A PRIUS 10,550 12,018 -12.2 -12.2 19,861 24,262 -14.7 -18.1 CAMRY 32,405 32,942 -1.6 -1.6 59,253 59,705 3.4 -0.8 AVALON 3,961 4,102 -3.4 -3.4 7,558 8,883 -11.4 -14.9 SCION FR-S 554 806 -31.3 -31.3 1,061 1,552 -28.8 -31.6 SCION iA 2,305 0 N/A N/A 4,145 0 N/A N/A SCION iM 1,317 0 N/A N/A 2,567 0 N/A N/A SCION iQ 1 90 -98.9 -98.9 3 167 -98.1 -98.2 SCION xD 1 122 -99.2 -99.2 4 342 -98.8 -98.8 SCION xB 787 1,469 -46.4 -46.4 1,569 2,897 -43.6 -45.8 SCION tC 917 1,377 -33.4 -33.4 1,632 2,596 -34.5 -37.1 TOTAL SCION 5,882 3,864 52.2 52.2 10,981 7,554 51.4 45.4 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. CAR 83,078 82,129 1.2 1.2 150,869 158,406 -0.8 -4.8 CT 762 978 -22.1 -22.1 1,384 1,983 -27.3 -30.2 IS 2,961 3,383 -12.5 -12.5 5,139 6,758 -20.8 --24.0 RC 920 984 -6.5 -6.5 1,675 1,831 -4.7 -8.5 ES 3,826 4,192 -8.7 -8.7 7,226 8,272 --9.0 -12.6 GS 1,167 1,851 --37.0 --37.0 2,465 3,530 -27.3 -30.2 LS 374 506 -26.1 -26.1 771 1,172 -31.5 -34.2 LFA 2 1 100.0 100.0 3 3 4.2 0.0 TOTAL LEXUS CAR 10,012 11,895 -15.8 -15.8 18,663 23,549 -17.4 -20.7 TOTAL TOYOTA CAR 93,090 94,024 --1.0 --1.0 169,532 181,955 -2.9 -6.8 RAV4 25,523 21,943 16.3 16.3 47,077 41,767 17.4 12.7 FJ CRUISER 0 25 --100.0 --100.0 1 183 -99.4 -99.5 VENZA 124 2,272 -94.5 -94.5 308 4,377 -92.7 --93.0 HIGHLANDER 12,466 11,263 10.7 10.7 23,724 22,323 10.7 6.3 4RUNNER 8,476 6,420 32.0 32.0 15,972 13,365 24.5 19.5 SIENNA 11,541 10,935 5.5 5.5 22,533 19,868 18.1 13.4 SEQUOIA 954 856 11.4 11.4 1,806 1,760 6.9 2.6 LAND CRUISER 229 205 11.7 11.7 502 456 14.7 10.1 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. SUV 47,772 42,984 11.1 11.1 89,390 84,231 10.5 6.1 TACOMA 14,172 12,372 14.5 14.5 26,889 23,781 17.8 13.1 TUNDRA 8,301 9,052 -8.3 -8.3 15,533 17,249 -6.2 -9.9 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PICKUP 22,473 21,424 4.9 4.9 42,422 41,030 7.7 3.4 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. TRUCK 81,786 75,343 8.6 8.6 154,345 145,129 10.8 6.4 NX 3,709 2,666 39.1 39.1 6,842 5,478 30.1 24.9 RX 7,192 6,490 10.8 10.8 14,148 13,059 12.9 8.3 GX 1,650 1,653 -0.2 -0.2 3,258 3,456 -1.8 -5.7 LX 527 291 81.1 81.1 1,112 584 98.3 90.4 TOTAL LEXUS TRUCK 13,078 11,100 17.8 17.8 25,360 22,577 17.0 12.3 TOTAL TOYOTA TRUCK 94,864 86,443 9.7 9.7 179,705 167,706 11.6 7.2
  18. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS FEBRUARY 2016 SALES RESULTS Mar 1, 2016 -February sales totaled 22,321 units- Tiguan delivered 3,245 units, a 78.4 percent increase, marking the best February ever for the vehicle The e-Golf delivered 198 vehicles, the best February ever for the vehicle Herndon, VA — (March 1, 2016) Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 22,321 units delivered in February 2016. The Tiguan produced the best February results on record for the vehicle with 3,245 vehicles delivered, a 78.4 percent increase. “We were pleased to see increased retail sales at our dealerships in February, supported by vehicles like the Tiguan,” said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America. “Even though overall sales were down due to seasonal fleet business, we are encouraged by showroom activity this month.” This month also marked the best February ever for the e-Golf with 198 vehicles delivered, a 52.3 percent increase versus last year. Feb. 16 Feb. 15 Yr/Yr% change Feb. 16 YTD Feb. 15 YTD Yr/Yr% change Golf 887 1,650 -46.2% 1,873 3,690 -49.2% GTI 1,633 1,779 -8.2% 3,129 3,757 -16.7% Golf R 292 362 -19.3% 769 362 112.4% e-Golf 198 130 52.3% 526 311 69.1% Golf SportWagen 635 - N/A 1,341 - N/A Total Golf Family 3,645 3,921 -7.0% 7,638 8,120 -5.9% Jetta Sedan 9,375 10,219 -8.3% 17,550 18,539 -5.3% Jetta SportWagen * (now Golf SportWagen) - 592 -100.0% 2 1,241 -99.8% Total Jetta 9,375 10,811 -13.3% 17,552 19,780 -11.3% Beetle Coupe 551 1,262 -56.3% 1,217 2,159 -43.6% Beetle Convertible 361 640 -43.6% 634 1,132 -44.0% Total Beetle 912 1,902 -52.1% 1,851 3,291 -43.8% Eos 110 118 -6.8% 233 274 -15.0% Passat 4,380 6,309 -30.6% 7,966 12,614 -36.8% CC 251 417 -39.8% 630 948 -33.5% Tiguan 3,245 1,819 78.4% 5,773 3,292 75.4% Touareg 403 413 -2.4% 757 895 -15.4% TOTAL 22,321 25,710 -13.18% 42,400 49,214 -13.85%
  19. American Honda Sets New February Record; New Civic and Honda Division Lead with Second Consecutive Monthly Records · Honda Division sets new February benchmark on sales of 106,212 vehicles · All-new 2016 Honda Civic sets a new monthly record for the second month in a row with sales up 31.7 percent; with all-new Civic Coupe set to go on sale mid-March · Acura ILX, the brand’s entry point and most youthful model, was up 56.4 percent TORRANCE, Calif., March 1, 2016 – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported record February sales of 118,985 Honda and Acura vehicles, an increase of 12.8 percent. Honda Division set a new February record with 106,212 units sold, up 14.9 percent; Honda car sales reached 57,267 while record February truck sales totaled 48,945 for the month. Acura sales totaled 12,773 with sedan sales of 4,683 and trucks reaching 8,090 units in February. Honda Fresh off of a record January and led by record sales of the all-new 2016 Civic Sedan and the CR-V along with a strong performance by the Accord, the Honda brand set a new February sales mark. · Civic, relying only on sales of the Sedan, was the brand’s best-selling model for the month, setting a new February record, with sales up 31.7 percent to 27,707 units; the All-new Civic Coupe will accelerate that momentum when it goes on sale in mid-March. · Also bucking the light truck trend, Accord was up 19.3 percent on sales of 25,785 units. · CR-V, America’s best-selling SUV, was up 13.2 percent on record February sales of 25,250 vehicles. · Odyssey had a double digit gain, up 11.4 percent with 8,994 units sold for the month. · In high demand but short supply, Pilot sold 9,572 units, a strong month, but a 24.2 percent decrease compared to February 2015, when high inventories and aggressive sell-down efforts of the prior generation model led to near-record sales. "Led by the all-new Civic, Honda cars are defying industry trends, even as our light truck models are red hot this winter,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. “With more versions of the Civic yet to go on sale and an all-new Ridgeline on the way, Honda is primed for an incredibly strong start to the year.” Acura While overall sales were down slightly for February, strong sales of the ILX, the brand’s gateway model; the launch of the Acura NSX online vehicle configurator in late February and a refreshed MDX set to debut at the New York Auto Show this month portend a strong year as the Acura brand approaches its 30th anniversary in late March. · ILX followed up on a strong January result, rising an impressive 56.4 percent on sales of 1,500 units in February. · MDX, challenged by low inventory levels, was the brand’s best-selling model for the month with sales of 4,292 units in February, down 5.7 percent. “As we approach the 30th anniversary of the Acura brand in March and the launch of the NSX this spring, it’s encouraging to see the same kind of excitement associated with the early days of the brand,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of the Acura division. “With a strong gateway model attracting new customers to the brand in the ILX, and an updated MDX about to debut at the New York auto show, it’s not simply cliché to say that the best is yet to come.” American Honda Vehicle Sales for February 2016 Month-to-Date Year-to-Date February 2016 February 2015 DSR** % Change MoM % Change February 2016 February 2015 DSR** % Change YoY % Change American Honda Total 118,985 105,466 12.8% 12.8% 219,482 207,650 10.1% 5.7% Total Car Sales 61,950 53,269 16.3% 16.3% 116,332 103,284 17.3% 12.6% Total Truck Sales 57,035 52,197 9.3% 9.3% 103,150 104,366 3.0% -1.2% Honda Total Car Sales 57,267 48,692 17.6% 17.6% 108,079 94,623 19.0% 14.2% Honda Total Truck Sales 48,945 43,782 11.8% 11.8% 88,380 88,053 4.6% 0.4% Acura Total Car Sales 4,683 4,577 2.3% 2.3% 8,253 8,661 -0.7% -4.7% Acura Total Truck Sales 8,090 8,415 -3.9% -3.9% 14,770 16,313 -5.7% -9.5% Total Domestic Car Sales 58,489 52,687 11.0% 11.0% 109,939 102,064 12.2% 7.7% Domestic Car Honda Division 53,909 48,287 11.6% 11.6% 101,887 93,762 13.2% 8.7% Acura Division 4,580 4,400 4.1% 4.1% 8,052 8,302 1.0% -3.0% Total Domestic Truck Sales 57,035 52,197 9.3% 9.3% 103,150 104,366 3.0% -1.2% Domestic Truck Honda Division 48,945 43,782 11.8% 11.8% 88,380 88,053 4.6% 0.4% Acura Division 8,090 8,415 -3.9% -3.9% 14,770 16,313 -5.7% -9.5% Total Import Car Sales 3,461 582 494.7% 494.7% 6,393 1,220 445.9% 424.0% Import Car Honda Division 3,358 405 729.1% 729.1% 6,192 861 649.1% 619.2% Acura Division 103 177 -41.8% -41.8% 201 359 -41.7% -44.0% Total Import Truck Sales 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0.0% Import Truck Honda Division 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0.0% Acura Division 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0.0% MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION Honda Division Total 106,212 92,474 14.9% 14.9% 196,459 182,676 12.0% 7.5% Honda Car * ACCORD 25,785 21,616 19.3% 19.3% 46,550 42,627 13.8% 9.2% * CIVIC 27,707 21,038 31.7% 31.7% 54,448 39,737 42.7% 37.0% CR-Z 128 175 -26.9% -26.9% 320 371 -10.2% -13.7% * FIT 3,647 5,652 -35.5% -35.5% 6,742 11,454 -38.7% -41.1% INSIGHT 0 211 -100.0% -100.0% 19 434 -95.4% -95.6% Car Truck CROSSTOUR 190 643 -70.5% -70.5% 456 1,304 -63.6% -65.0% * CR-V 25,250 22,298 13.2% 13.2% 44,458 45,509 1.8% -2.3% HR-V 4,940 0 0.0% 0.0% 9,117 0 0.0% 0.0% ODYSSEY 8,994 8,076 11.4% 11.4% 16,215 15,946 5.9% 1.7% PILOT 9,572 12,629 -24.2% -24.2% 18,133 24,944 -24.3% -27.3% RIDGELINE -1 136 -100.7% -100.7% 1 350 -99.7% -99.7% Truck Honda Car *** Memo: Accord FHEV 68 832 -91.8% -91.8% 139 1,637 -91.2% -91.5% Memo: Accord PHEV 0 12 -100.0% -100.0% 0 40 -100.0% -100.0% Memo: Civic Hybrid 143 358 -60.1% -60.1% 304 678 -53.3% -55.2% Acura Division Total 12,773 12,992 -1.7% -1.7% 23,023 24,974 -4.0% -7.8% Acura Car ILX 1,500 959 56.4% 56.4% 2,733 1,951 45.9% 40.1% RLX / RL 103 173 -40.5% -40.5% 201 349 -40.0% -42.4% TL 0 22 -100.0% -100.0% 0 40 -100.0% -100.0% TLX 3,080 3,419 -9.9% -9.9% 5,319 6,311 -12.2% -15.7% TSX 0 4 -100.0% -100.0% 0 10 -100.0% -100.0% Car Truck MDX 4,292 4,553 -5.7% -5.7% 7,868 8,934 -8.3% -11.9% RDX 3,798 3,862 -1.7% -1.7% 6,902 7,379 -2.6% -6.5% Truck Acura Car *** Memo: ILX Hybrid 0 5 -100.0% -100.0% 0 8 -100.0% -100.0% Memo: RLX Hybrid 12 21 -42.9% -42.9% 30 35 -10.7% -14.3% Memo: TSX Wagon 0 1 -100.0% -100.0% 0 1 -100.0% -100.0% Selling Days 24 24 48 50 **** Hybrid 351 1,614 -78.3% -78.3% 812 3,203 -73.6% -74.6% * Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts ** Daily Selling Rate *** Memo line items are included in the respective model total **** Hybrid includes FHEV, PHEV, CR-Z, Civic Hybrid, Insight, ILX Hybrid, RLX Hybrid and RLX Sport Hybrid
  20. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for February 2016 of 130,911 units, an increase of 11 percent over the prior year and a February record. February 2016 February 2015 % Change Nissan Group Total sales (units) 130,911 118,436 +10.5 Nissan Division sales 120,540 106,777 +12.9 Infiniti sales* 10,371 11,659 -11.0 Nissan highlights: Nissan Division finished February with 120,540 sales, up 13 percent and also a February record. Sales of the Sentra compact sedan increased 34 percent to 20,599, setting a February record. Nissan Maxima sales climbed to 5,222, up 128%. Overall sales of Nissan crossovers, trucks and SUVs set a February record, up 14 percent. Sales of the Rogue compact crossover set a February record at 21,561, up 1 percent. Sales of the Pathfinder SUV set a February record at 7,244, up 3 percent. Sales of the Murano crossover increased 86 percent to 7,445. Nissan's total car sales set a February record with 69,630 in sales, up 12 percent. *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. Both February 2016 and February 2015 had 24 selling days. NISSAN DIVISION FEBRUARY FEBRUARY Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2016 2015 % chg 2016 2015 % chg Nissan Division Total 120,540 106,777 12.9 217,760 201,226 8.2 Versa 12,249 11,909 2.9 20,255 22,455 -9.8 Sentra 20,599 15,354 34.2 36,743 29,749 23.5 Cube 7 122 -94.3 10 278 -96.4 Altima 28,320 28,474 -0.5 50,476 54,882 -8.0 Maxima 5,222 2,290 128.0 9,637 4,434 117.3 LEAF 930 1,198 -22.4 1,685 2,268 -25.7 Juke 1,863 2,183 -14.7 3,373 4,184 -19.4 370Z 410 560 -26.8 768 1,008 -23.8 GT-R 30 118 -74.6 96 219 -56.2 Total Car 69,630 62,208 11.9 123,043 119,477 3.0 Frontier 6,834 6,106 11.9 13,197 11,974 10.2 Titan 1,060 816 29.9 1,997 1,590 25.6 Xterra 10 1,016 -99.0 28 2,014 -98.6 Pathfinder 7,244 7,066 2.5 13,695 13,204 3.7 Armada 1,093 990 10.4 1,867 2,019 -7.5 Rogue 21,561 21,419 0.7 41,323 37,068 11.5 Murano 7,445 4,005 85.9 12,961 7,778 66.6 Quest 2,566 676 279.6 3,987 1,384 188.1 NV 1,434 1,188 20.7 2,726 2,247 21.3 NV200 1,663 1,287 29.2 2,936 2,471 19 Total Truck 50,910 44,569 14.2 94,717 81,749 15.9 INFINITI FEBRUARY FEBRUARY Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2016 2015 % chg 2016 2015 % chg Infiniti Total 10,371 11,659 -11.0 18,885 21,317 -11.4 Infiniti Q40 16 1,643 -99.0 26 2,672 -99.0 Infiniti Q50 3,364 3,649 -7.8 6,278 6,615 -5.1 Infiniti Q60 172 346 -50.3 304 812 -62.6 Infiniti Q70 494 707 -30.1 986 1,334 -26.1 Infiniti QX50 1,396 177 688.7 2,390 365 554.8 Infiniti QX60 2,730 2,985 -8.5 5,102 5,562 -8.3 Infiniti QX70 712 569 25.1 1,148 1,126 2.0 Infiniti QX80 1,487 1,583 -6.1 2,651 2,831 -6.4 Total Car 4,046 6,345 -36.2 7,594 11,433 -33.6 Total Truck 6,325 5,314 19.0 11,291 9,884 14.2 NISSAN GROUP FEBRUARY FEBRUARY Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2016 2015 % chg 2016 2015 % chg TOTAL VEHICLE 130,911 118,436 10.5 236,645 222,543 6.3 Total Car 73,676 68,553 7.5 130,637 130,910 -0.2 Total Truck 57,235 49,883 14.7 106,008 91,633 15.7 Selling days 24 24 48 50
  21. Audi sets 62nd consecutive monthly U.S. sales record in February Sales for the month rose 2.3% to 11,718 vehicles Audi A7 and Q7 models drove strong sales for the month All-time best February sales of Audi Certified pre-owned vehicles Audi reported that its February 2016 sales increased 2.3% to 11,718 vehicles, a total that stands as the brand’s 62nd straight month of record U.S. sales. Audi achieved its best-ever February sales in the brand’s U.S. history. The previous February record was set in 2015 with sales of 11,455 vehicles. Through the first two months of 2016, Audi U.S. sales rose 2.5% from last year to 23,568 vehicles. February results were bolstered by sales of the A7 and Q7 models. The A7 posted an 87% increase from last February. Consumer demand for the all-new Audi Q7 remained high, resulting in a 63% increase over last February. Year-to-date sales of this luxury SUV model rose 111% over the same time period in 2015. “There is robust demand for models at the top end of our lineup, such as the A7 and Q7,” said Mark Del Rosso, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America. “This gives us confidence that our sales momentum will continue with the upcoming launches of the all-new A4 and R8 this spring.” Audi Certified pre-owned vehicle sales set a new February record, with a 0.4% gain on 3,713 CPO vehicles sold. Audi holds the longest running monthly record sales streak in the premium car market according to a competitive sales report from MotorIntelligence.com. AUDI US SNAPSHOT --MTD-- --YTD-- Model Line Feb '16 Actual Feb '15 Actual Yr/Yr % change Feb '16 YTD Actual Feb '15 YTD Actual Yr/Yr % change A3 2,183 2,279 -4.2% 4,331 4,662 -7.1% A4 1,827 1,743 4.8% 3,152 3,306 -4.7% A5 602 831 -27.6% 1,117 1,674 -33.3% A6 1,064 1,282 -17.0% 1,905 2,484 -23.3% A7 429 229 87.3% 861 514 67.5% A8 218 300 -27.3% 563 606 -7.1% allroad 124 181 -31.5% 273 408 -33.1% Q5 2,421 2,493 -2.9% 5,112 5,420 -5.7% Q7 1,653 1,012 63.3% 3,989 1,892 110.8% Q3 988 1,046 -5.5% 1,890 1,919 -1.5% R8 9 52 -82.7% 20 101 -80.2% TT 200 7 2757.1% 355 10 3450.0% Total Audi Sales 11,718 11,455 2.3% 23,568 22,996 2.5% Total CPO Sales 3,713 3,698 0.4% 7,080 7,428 -4.7% NOTES: - A3 includes A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sportback. - A4 includes A4 Sedan and S4 Sedan, but does not include Audi allroad. - A5 includes A5 Coupe, S5 Coupe, RS 5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet and RS 5 Cabriolet. - A6 includes A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan. - A7 includes A7 Sedan, S7 Sedan and RS 7 Sedan. - A8 includes A8 Sedan, A8 L Sedan and S8 Sedan. - Q5 includes Q5 and SQ5. - R8 includes R8 Coupe and R8 Spyder. - TT includes TT Coupe, TTS Coupe and TT Roadster.
  22. Chevrolet Remains the Industry’s Fastest-Growing Full-Line Brand, with 11 Consecutive Months of Growth · Retail sales for GM and Chevrolet have increased year over year every month since April 2015 · February retail sales up 13 percent for Chevrolet, estimated share up 1 percentage point · GM retail sales up 7 percent in February, estimated share up 0.4 percentage points · Cadillac retail sales up 4 percent in February · Buick total sales up 2 percent · GMC sets ATP record for February · Commercial deliveries up for 28th consecutive month DETROIT – General Motors (NYSE: GM) continued to grow its retail sales and market share in February, a trend that began April 2015. Since then, retail deliveries have been up every month compared to a year ago, and retail market share has been up in 10 of 12 months. February retail deliveries totaled 179,958 units, up 7 percent. GM’s estimated retail share is up 0.4 percentage points. The Chevrolet brand remained the industry’s fastest-growing full line brand in February, with retail deliveries climbing 13 percent compared to a year ago. Estimated retail share is up 1 percentage point on a year-over-year basis. In addition, Cadillac retail deliveries were up 4 percent. “Our strategy is simple: grow profitable retail share while maintaining discipline with inventory levels and incentive spending, while reducing rental deliveries,” said Kurt McNeil, GM’s U.S. vice president of sales operations. Due to a planned reduction in rental deliveries, GM’s total sales of 227,825 were down slightly year over year. GM reduced daily rental deliveries by about 16,500 units, or 39 percent in February. GM grew its Commercial business in February for the 28th consecutive month. GM expects to operate with about a 70-days supply of vehicles throughout the year in most months, with some months higher or lower. February month-end inventories were at a 67-days supply. GM continues to grow retail market share with incentives below domestic companies and other key competitors. As a result of lower rental deliveries, GM expects its fleet mix in 2016 to be about 20 percent of total sales, compared with a historical range of 22 to 24 percent. In 2015, GM reduced rental deliveries by about 50,000 units compared to 2014. In the first two months of 2016, rental deliveries are down about 30,000 units, compared to a year ago. “The redesign of our full-size pickups and SUVs, and the smart bets we made to enter the small crossover and mid-size pickup segments with vehicles like the Chevrolet Trax and Colorado couldn’t have been timed better,” McNeil said. “The economy is growing, Millennials are becoming a major force in the market and we’re doing everything we can to meet retail demand, including increased production of mid-size pickups and investing in additional V8 engine capacity.” Millennials (customers under age 34) now buy more new vehicles than any generation besides Baby Boomers, and they account for 20 percent of GM sales, up from 5 percent in 2010. GM’s products plans are tailored to these generational shifts. Redesigned vehicles launching in 2016, including Chevrolet Cruze, Volt, Camaro, Malibu and Trax. At the same time, Buick is expanding its portfolio with the Cascada convertible and Envision crossover, GMC is launching an all-new Acadia crossover, and Cadillac is launching the all-new CT6 prestige sedan and XT5 crossover. “We continue to be optimistic about the continued strength of the U.S. economy,” said Mustafa Mohatarem, GM’s chief economist. “Employment remains strong, interest rates remain at historically low levels and gas prices are stable, so we expect auto sales to remain strong for the foreseeable future.” February Retail Sales and Business Highlights vs. 2015 (except as noted) Chevrolet · Chevrolet had its best February sales since 2007, with cars up 34 percent, crossovers up 5 percent and trucks up 3 percent. · Malibu was up 87 percent for the model’s best February since at least 1979. · Camaro, Cruze and Impala were up 39 percent, 27 percent and 14 percent, respectively. Volt was up 96 percent. · Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse and Trax were up 36 percent, 22 percent, 15 percent and 26 percent, respectively. · Suburban and Tahoe had their best February since 2008. GMC · Yukon sales were up 12 percent. · GMC continues to earn the highest average transaction prices (ATPs) among its competitive set. February ATPs of $42,300 were a record for the month. · Denali trim penetration was the highest ever at 24 percent. Buick · Encore and Enclave sales were up 26 percent and 6 percent, respectively. Encore achieved best ever February sales. · Buick’s total sales were up 2 percent. Cadillac · Escalade and SRX sales were up 22 percent and 13 percent, respectively. Average Transaction Prices/Incentives (J.D. Power PIN estimates) · ATPs, which reflect transaction prices after incentives, were approximately $34,200 in February, up about $680 from January and more than $3,600 above the industry average. · GM’s incentive spending as a percentage of ATP was 12.4 percent, which reflects lower year-over-year spending on trucks and higher spending on passenger cars being replaced with all-new designs. Industry average spending in February was 11.1 percent. Fleet and Commercial · Commercial sales grew 7 percent year over year in February and for the calendar year to date, after growing 38 percent from 2013 to 2015. · Government sales were up 14 percent year over year in February, and 3 percent calendar year to date. Industry Sales · GM estimates that the seasonally adjusted annual selling rate (SAAR) for light vehicles in February was 17.7 million units. February (Calendar Year-to-Date) January - February 2016 2015 %Change Volume 2016 2015 %Change Volume Cascada 495 0 ***.* 583 0 ***.* Enclave 4,126 3,620 14.0 7,818 7,117 9.8 Encore 5,873 4,921 19.3 10,793 8,386 28.7 LaCrosse 2,643 3,751 -29.5 6,700 5,774 16.0 Regal 1,608 1,689 -4.8 4,261 2,481 71.7 Verano 3,066 3,437 -10.8 5,925 6,213 -4.6 Buick Total 17,811 17,418 2.3 36,080 29,971 20.4 ATS 1,591 2,028 -21.5 2,658 3,785 -29.8 CTS 1,461 1,438 1.6 2,474 3,136 -21.1 ELR 91 127 -28.3 158 219 -27.9 Escalade 1,820 1,489 22.2 3,047 3,153 -3.4 Escalade ESV 1,047 888 17.9 1,822 1,988 -8.4 SRX 4,017 3,809 5.5 8,795 7,294 20.6 XTS 1,813 1,960 -7.5 3,626 3,842 -5.6 Cadillac Total 11,840 11,739 0.9 22,580 23,419 -3.6 Camaro 6,151 6,373 -3.5 11,702 11,364 3.0 Caprice 71 98 -27.6 92 222 -58.6 Captiva Sport 0 13 ***.* 0 23 ***.* City Express 734 605 21.3 1,444 1,190 21.3 Colorado 7,394 6,563 12.7 12,902 12,505 3.2 Corvette 2,116 2,605 -18.8 3,617 4,732 -23.6 Cruze 12,998 18,301 -29.0 27,360 36,994 -26.0 Equinox 19,825 21,723 -8.7 38,399 41,278 -7.0 Express 4,311 3,222 33.8 7,224 6,804 6.2 Impala 9,147 9,065 0.9 19,089 18,279 4.4 Malibu 21,418 13,971 53.3 36,164 25,849 39.9 Silverado-C/K Pickup 43,136 45,395 -5.0 80,999 81,501 -0.6 Sonic 4,241 2,900 46.2 7,919 6,421 23.3 Spark 1,761 2,674 -34.1 2,882 5,844 -50.7 Suburban (Chevy) 3,584 4,436 -19.2 6,854 8,566 -20.0 SS 165 215 -23.3 253 330 -23.3 Tahoe 6,494 7,410 -12.4 12,693 14,017 -9.4 Traverse 9,158 9,705 -5.6 16,172 19,856 -18.6 Trax 4,814 3,821 26.0 8,560 5,660 51.2 Volt 1,126 693 62.5 2,122 1,235 71.8 Chevrolet Total 158,644 159,788 -0.7 296,447 302,670 -2.1 Acadia 6,972 7,061 -1.3 12,357 12,959 -4.6 Canyon 2,440 2,513 -2.9 4,710 4,718 -0.2 Savana 1,380 1,999 -31.0 2,880 3,488 -17.4 Sierra 15,202 15,157 0.3 29,583 27,778 6.5 Terrain 8,232 10,859 -24.2 17,067 19,703 -13.4 Yukon 3,024 2,796 8.2 5,591 5,445 2.7 Yukon XL 2,280 2,048 11.3 4,275 4,013 6.5 GMC Total 39,530 42,433 -6.8 76,463 78,104 -2.1 GM Vehicle Total 227,825 231,378 -1.5 431,570 434,164 -0.6 24 selling days for the February period this year and 24 for last year.
  23. FORD POSTS BEST FEBRUARY U.S. RETAIL SALES IN 11 YEARS; BEST-EVER MONTH FOR SUV SALES, LINCOLN SALES UP 30 PERCENT U.S. sales of 217,192 Ford Motor Company vehicles up 20 percent versus last year Ford brand SUVs post best-ever February sales – Edge increases 91 percent, Explorer jumps 18 percent and Escape gains 14 percent Ford F-Series has best February performance since 2006, with sales up 10 percent; Transit sales up 70 percent – best February van performance since 1979 Lincoln total sales jump 30 percent – MKX sales increase 109 percent, providing Lincoln with its best February SUV performance in 15 years DEARBORN, Mich., March 1, 2016 – Ford Motor Company’s U.S. sales were up 20 percent in February versus a year ago with 217,192 vehicles sold. Retail sales grew 11 percent – the company’s best February since 2005. Retail sales gains came across the product portfolio. Cars gained 6 percent, trucks increased 5 percent, and SUVs were up 22 percent. Ford SUV sales last month – the best February in company history – totaled 65,016 vehicles, up 28 percent versus a year ago. Edge jumped 91 percent, Explorer was up 18 percent and Escape gained 14 percent. F-Series sales were strong, too, with 60,697 vehicles sold – a 10-percent increase – marking Ford’s best February for F-Series in a decade. “We saw a solid industry last month and a strong month for Ford, as customer demand for our newest vehicles – including new high-end series on Explorer and Edge – helped Ford increase its average transaction prices at almost double the industry average,” said Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Offering more high-end options for truck and SUV customers and having the capability fleet buyers value as they are reinvesting in their fleets are strengthening our business.” Transit sales increased 70 percent last month, with 11,496 vans sold – adding to Ford’s total van sales of 18,407 giving Ford its best February van performance since 1979. Lincoln sales of 8,039 vehicles increased 30 percent, with the all-new Lincoln MKX up 109 percent, helping support the brand’s record February sales. FORD MOTOR COMPANY FEBRUARY 2016 U.S. SALES SALES BY BRAND February % Change Year-To-Date % Change 2016 2015 2016 2015 Ford 209,153 174,219 20.1 375,699 345,951 8.6 Lincoln 8,039 6,164 30.4 15,216 12,783 19.0 Total Vehicles 217,192 180,383 20.4 390,915 358,734 9.0 SALES BY TYPE Cars 66,613 56,081 18.8 116,645 113,042 3.2 Utilities 70,328 54,420 29.2 125,233 107,153 16.9 Trucks 80,251 69,882 14.8 149,037 138,539 7.6 Total Vehicles 217,192 180,383 20.4 390,915 358,734 9.0 FORD BRAND Fiesta 3,754 3,708 1.2 6,314 7,162 -11.8 Focus 18,620 14,019 32.8 31,597 32,497 -2.8 C-MAX 1,370 1,376 -0.4 2,357 2,536 -7.1 Fusion 25,442 22,732 11.9 45,319 42,426 6.8 Taurus 3,807 2,685 41.8 6,919 5,013 38.0 Police Interceptor Sedan 900 714 26.1 1,355 1,392 -2.7 Mustang 9,993 8,454 18.2 17,573 17,148 2.5 Ford Cars 63,886 53,688 19.0 111,434 108,174 3.0 Escape 23,854 20,915 14.1 43,073 40,969 5.1 Edge 12,455 6,526 90.9 21,988 14,107 55.9 Flex 2,334 1,318 77.1 4,325 2,776 55.8 Explorer 20,014 17,027 17.5 34,280 32,022 7.1 Police Interceptor Utility 2,375 1,586 49.7 4,723 3,627 30.2 Expedition 3,984 3,277 21.6 6,839 5,737 19.2 Ford Utilities 65,016 50,649 28.4 115,228 99,238 16.1 F-Series 60,697 55,236 9.9 112,237 109,606 2.4 E-Series 3,873 4,396 -11.9 6,832 7,704 -11.3 Transit 11,496 6,750 70.3 21,127 13,130 60.9 Transit Connect 3,038 2,790 8.9 6,449 6,479 -0.5 Heavy Trucks 1,147 710 61.5 2,392 1,620 47.7 Ford Trucks 80,251 69,882 14.8 149,037 138,539 7.6 Ford Brand 209,153 174,219 20.1 375,699 345,951 8.6 FORD MOTOR COMPANY FEBRUARY 2016 U.S. SALES LINCOLN BRAND February % Change Year-To-Date % Change 2016 2015 2016 2015 MKZ 2,128 1,834 16.0 4,074 3,664 11.2 MKS 599 559 7.2 1,137 1,204 -5.6 Lincoln Cars 2,727 2,393 14.0 5,211 4,868 7.0 MKC 1,746 1,558 12.1 3,182 3,160 0.7 MKX 2,375 1,135 109.3 4,427 2,493 77.6 MKT 234 216 8.3 739 484 52.7 Navigator 957 862 11.0 1,657 1,778 -6.8 Lincoln Utilities 5,312 3,771 40.9 10,005 7,915 26.4 Lincoln Brand 8,039 6,164 30.4 15,216 12,783 19.0
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