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Hyundai Motor America Reports Best Ever July Sales All-time record July sales up 6 percent Two-millionth Sonata, one-millionth Santa Fe sales milestones achieved Elantra up 29 percent, Santa Fe up 48 percent COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 66,005 units, up 6.4 percent versus the same period in 2012. Santa Fe and Elantra continue to be star performers. "July was another record-breaking sales month for us and is a great way to begin the second half of the year," said Dave Zuchowski, executive vice president of national sales. "This is a terrific time for consumers to purchase a new vehicle – industry invent…
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GM’s Retail Sales Increased 23 percent in July Total sales up 16 percent driven by double-digit increases at all four brands 2013-08-01 DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers delivered 234,071 vehicles in the United States in July, up 16 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 23 percent while fleet sales declined 6 percent. “For GM, July was the most well-balanced month of the year from a retail sales standpoint: trucks were hot, but so were small cars and family vehicles,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president, U.S. sales operations. “Our experience shows that the difference between good sales and great sales in a slow-growth economy is how many …
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AUG 1, 2013 | DEARBORN, MICH. FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSTS BEST JULY SINCE 2006 AND BEST RETAIL SALES SINCE 2005 Ford Motor Company’s U.S. sales for July increase 11 percent compared with a year ago, for the best total July monthly sales since 2006; retail sales surge 19 percent, for the best July retail sales since 2005 Ford small cars – Fiesta, Focus and C-MAX hybrids – are up 32 percent, driving coastal retail share gains Ford utility vehicles also strong, with Edge up 15 percent, Explorer up 13 percent and Escape up 4 percent, putting all three vehicles on pace for a record-setting year F-Series posts best July sales since 2006 Ford Motor Company’s U.S. sales grew 11 …
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Nissan U.S. Sales Increase 10.9% For Record July Third consecutive record month for total sales; Fifth for Nissan Division Nissan Division sales increase 16.8% led by record sales of core models NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan set a new July record with U.S. sales of 109,041 deliveries, an increase of 10.9 percent over 98,341 units a year earlier. Nissan Division also set a new July record with 101,279 sales, up 16.8 percent and led by record July performances by Altima, Versa, Pathfinder and Rogue. Sales of Infiniti vehicles in July totaled 7,762, as the brand prepares for the launch of the all-new Infiniti Q50 sports sedan. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan Division posted 101,2…
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Chrysler Group LLC Reports July 2013 U.S. Sales Increased 11 Percent; Best July Sales in Seven Years Best July sales since 2006 40th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales increases in July compared with same month a year ago Six Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in July Ram Truck brand sales up 31 percent; largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in July and best July sales since 2007 All Jeep brand vehicles in production record double-digit percentage increases Dodge Charger and Fiat 500 lead their segments in J.D. Power’s 2013 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout …
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Mazda Stakes Its Strongest July In Six Years With A 29.4 Percent Increase IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported July U.S. sales of 24,977 vehicles, representing an increase of 29.4 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through July are up 4.2 percent versus last year, with 169,920 vehicles sold. Key July sales notes: Mazda reported its best July sales since 2007 with 24,977 vehicles sold representing an increase of 29.4 percent. This is the largest YOY increase for Mazda in 18 months. Vehicles equipped with SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY accounted for 71 percent of total Mazda sales for the month of July. Mazd…
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August 01, 2013 Toyota Motor Sales Reports 17 Percent Sales Increase in July 2013 Prius family has best-ever July; Toyota Division pickups increase 15.5 percent TORRANCE, Calif. (August 1, 2013) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported July 2013 sales results of 193,394 units, an increase of 12.6 percent over July 2012 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 25 selling days in July 2013 versus 24 selling days in July 2012, TMS sales increased 17.3 percent from the year-ago month. Toyota Division posted July 2013 sales of 170,363 units, up 11.5 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. On a raw volume basis, Toyota Divisi…
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TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported July 2013 U.S. sales of 141,439 units, a total increase of 20.9 percent compared with July 2012 (up 16.1 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*). The Honda Division posted July 2013 sales of 126,289 units, an increase of 21.3 percent compared with July 2012. Acura Division U.S. July sales of 15,150 units jumped 18.1 percent compared with July 2012. Honda Accord and Civic both top 30,000 July sales, with Civic breaking a 13-year-old July sales record CR-V breaks July sales record set last year by more than 6,500 units, with sales of 27,226, up 32.5 percent compared to …
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Mercedes-Benz Sales Jump 22.5% in July For Seventh Record Month of 2013 Retail volumes gain 10.6% to exceed 180,000 units YTD MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported July sales of 26,423 units, an 18.5% boost over the 22,294 units sold in July 2012. Retail volumes at Mercedes-Benz reached 23,648 for the month—gaining 22.5% over the previous year—while year-to-date sales hit an all-time high of 165,598 units. Sprinter Van sales totaled 1,915, combining with 860 units sold at smart to bring MBUSA's grand total to 182,315 vehicles year-to-date. This makes July the seventh consecutive month of record-breaking sales at MBUSA for…
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Kia Motors America Reports All-Time Best July Sales Cadenza Premium Sedan Tops 1,000 Units for Second Consecutive Month; U.S.-Built* Optima is Best-Seller for 20th Straight Month IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported record July sales of 49,004 vehicles, a 1.9-percent increase over the same period in 2012. Following the launch of the national marketing campaign for the all-new 2014 Cadenza, the flagship sedan surpassed the 1,000 unit mark for the second time. Accounting for more than 40 percent of Kia's July sales, KMA's U.S.-built* vehicles once again take the top sales honors as the Optima midsize sedan was the brand's be…
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CYPRESS, Calif., Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported July sales of 5,230, an increase of 24.7 percent compared to July 2012. Every Mitsubishi model currently in production showed a double-digit percentage increase for the month. The U.S.-built Outlander Sport crossover led the way with sales of 2,075, an increase of more than 41 percent. July marks eleven consecutive months of sales increases for the fuel-efficient CUV. Outlander Sport sales are up more than 52 percent year-to-date. July was the first full month of sales of the all-new 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander, contributing to a 101 percent increase in Outlander sales f…
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Porsche Reports Best July Sales Ever - Up 36 percent over 2012 Porsche dealers sell 3,820 vehicles in July ATLANTA, Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced July 2013 sales of 3,820 vehicles, an increase of 36 percent over July 2012. For the year, Porsche has sold 25,129 cars in the U.S., a 31 percent increase over last year's sales (19,253). The recently-launched Boxster/Cayman line posted an impressive 162 percent increase over July 2012, and a 251 percent increase year-to-date. Sales of the Ca…
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JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR JULY 2013 Jaguar Land Rover North America achieves highest July sales since 2005 with 31 percent increase driven by big increases in both brands Jaguar U.S. boasts July sales increase of 60 percent with strong performance on all models: XK, XJ, XF and F-TYPE Land Rover U.S. sales increase 22 percent driven by extremely strong results for both Range Rover and Range Rover Evoque Range Rover sales up 111 percent from July 2012 to become JLRNA’s growth and volume leader for month (MAHWAH, NJ) – August 1, 2013 – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported July 2013 U.S. sales: Jaguar sales were 1,613 units, 60 …
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Aug 1, 2013 , HERNDON, Va. Audi achieves 31st consecutive month of record U.S. sales in July Del Rosso: July sales increased 11.6% for the month, marking a strong start to the second half of the year Audi R8, Q5, Q7 sales jump; premium segment vehicles rose 20% Audi prepares for the launch of five new models in the coming months, including all-new TDI clean diesel vehicles Audi today reported July 2013 sales of 13,064 vehicles, an 11.6% increase over the previous July record set last year. July also stands as the brand’s 31st consecutive month of record sales. Audi sales YTD increased 13.6% to 87,341 vehicles sold. “Audi is off to a solid start for the second hal…
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08.01.2013 VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS JULY 2013 SALES - Best-ever July and year-to-date results for Passat and TDI® Clean Diesels - Best July and year-to-date for Passat with 10,051 and 66,170, units respectively Jetta Sedan delivered strong results in July with 11, 078 units sold Total Beetle units in July up 85.1 percent with 5,256 units delivered High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 29.9 percent of sales in July and 23.3 percent of sales year-to-date, the best July and year-to-date results on record Passat TDI sales reach 39.8 percent of mix with 3,997 units representing the best July and year-to-date results ever Volkswagen’s July sales total…
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com August 1, 2013 Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 43% Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 36% Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 31% Mazda North American Operations - Up 29.4% Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 24.7% American Honda Motor Co. - Up 20.9% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 18.5% Toyota Motor Sales - Up 17.3% General Motors Co. - Up 16.3% Audi of America - Up 11.6% Ford Motor Company - Up 11.4% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 11% Nissan North America - Up 10.9% BMW Group U.S. - Up 10.5% Hyundai Motor America - Up 6.4% Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Up 3.4% Kia Motors America - Up 1.9% Volkswagen of America…
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GM Reports Highest Monthly Sales Since September 2008 Chevrolet and GMC large pickup sales up 29 percent in June; 23 percent in first half DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) sold 264,843 vehicles in the United States in June, up 6 percent compared with a year ago. Deliveries to retail customers increased 14 percent while fleet sales declined 9 percent due to the timing of customer deliveries. Total crossover sales were up 9 percent compared with a year ago; passenger car sales were up 4 percent, and truck sales, which include pickups, vans and SUVs, were up 8 percent. All four GM brands posted higher retail sales, with Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac posting double-di…
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IRVINE, Calif., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported sales in excess of 50,000 units for the second straight month, as the all-new 2014 Cadenza reached the 1,000 unit mark for the first time following the launch of the flagship sedan's national marketing campaign. With 50,536 total vehicles sold, the U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan was the brand's best seller for the 19th consecutive month, and together with the Sorento CUV – also built in West Point, Georgia – accounted for more than 40 percent of Kia's June sales. The Soul urban passenger vehicle also recorded strong monthly sales of 11,287 units. Kia is in the midst of launching sev…
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Mitsubishi Motors Reports Record Outlander Sport Sales In June CYPRESS, Calif., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported that the U.S.-built Outlander Sport in June showed its best-ever sales for a single month. The 2,634 units sold represent a year-over-year sales increase of more than 80 percent. The record total marks the tenth consecutive month of sales increases for the fuel-efficient CUV. Outlander Sport sales are up more than 54 percent year to date. "We can't emphasize enough the importance of Outlander Sport's recent designation as a "Top Safety Pick+" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)," said MMNA…
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July 02, 2013 Toyota Motor Sales Paces Ahead of the Industry in June Toyota Division Hybrids Set Record June; Camry Eclipses 10 Millionth Sale TORRANCE, Calif. (July 2, 2013) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported June 2013 sales results of 195,235 units, an increase of 14 percent over June 2012 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 26 selling days in June 2013 versus 27 selling days in June 2012, TMS sales increased 9.8 percent from the year-ago month. Toyota Division posted June 2013 sales of 173,880 units, up 14.4 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. On a raw volume basis, Toyota Division sales were up 10.2…
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JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR JUNE 2013 Jaguar Land Rover North America sales increase 10 percent for June 2013: best combined June sales since 2007 Jaguar U.S. boasts sales increase of 59 percent for the month of June Full month of Jaguar F-TYPE sales adds 417 units; best Jaguar June sales performance since 2006 Land Rover U.S. sales increase 9 percent YTD Land Rover’s Range Rover up 23 percent; best sales month for Range Rover since June 2011 (MAHWAH, NJ) July 2, 2013 – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported June 2013 U.S. sales: Jaguar sales were 1,637 units, 59 percent up from 1,030 units in June 2012; Land Rover sales were 3,468 units, 4 percen…
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Volvo Announces June Sales Sets a New Monthly Sales Record for the Second Straight Month ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (July 2, 2013) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 6,678 units, a 6.0 percent decrease from June 2012. Year-to-date sales are down 5.9 percent over the first six months of 2012. The S60 sports sedan finished the month with 2,666 units sold. The XC60 crossover set a new monthly volume record since sales began in 2009 with 2,431 units sold, a 49.5 percent increase versus June 2012.
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Nissan U.S. Sales Increase 12.9% To Set New June Record Nissan Division achieves record June sales, spurred by sales of Pathfinder, Altima, Sentra and LEAF NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven by demand for its highest-volume models, Nissan U.S. sales in June totaled 104,124, an increase of 12.9 percent over 92,237 units a year earlier. This marks the company's best-ever June U.S. sales performance. Nissan Division sales increased 16.1 percent to 95,010 units, also a June record. Sales of Infiniti vehicles in June totaled 9,114 units. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan Division posted 95,010 sales, a June record and up 16.1 percent from last June's 81,801 units…
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MAZDA'S SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY PAVES THE ROAD TO DOUBLE DIGIT SALES GAIN IN JUNE Mazda's SUVs Show Their Strength; All-New 2014 Mazda6 Still Supply-Constrained IRVINE, Calif., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported June U.S. sales of 22,496 vehicles, representing an increase of 13.0 percent versus last year and the best June since 2007. Year-to-date sales through June are up 0.8 percent versus last year, with 144,943 vehicles sold. Key June sales notes: Mazda celebrated its best June sales month since 2007 (25,761 units) with 22,496 vehicles sold. The all-new 2014 Mazda6 continues to show strong sales performance. Posting stel…
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Honda Reports June Sales Surge on Record Light Truck Sales; Acura RDX Posts Record June Sales Record June sales of American Honda light trucks; best sales since 2007 Record June sales of Honda light trucks, CR-V and Pilot Record June sales of Acura RDX TORRANCE, Calif., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported June 2013 U.S. sales of 136,915 units, a total increase of 9.7 percent compared with June 2012 (up 13.9 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*). The Honda division posted June 2013 sales of 123,150 units, an increase of 12.5 percent compared with June 2012. Acura division U.S. June sales of 13,765 units decreased 10.4 …
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Porsche Reports Best June in History -- up 23% over 2012 PCNA delivers 3,700 vehicles in June ATLANTA, July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced June 2013sales of 3,700 vehicles, marking the best June in company history. During the first half of 2013, PCNA has delivered 21,309 vehicles in the U.S., for an increase of 30 percent over last year (16,450) – which was a record-setting year. The Cayenne line experienced the most growth, with sales up 77 percent over June 2012. The Diesel and GTS models …
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Hyundai Motor America Reports Best June And Mid-Year Sales Ever Elantra up 26 percent for the month Santa Fe, Automobile Magazine's Family Crossover for 2013, up 14 percent for the month COSTA MESA, Calif., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 65,007 units, up two percent versus the same period in 2012 and up one percent the first six months of the year. "June was another record-breaking sales month for us in what has been a strong first half of the year," said Dave Zuchowski, executive vice president of national sales. "We clearly felt the impact of the summer selling surge and our improved availability of award-winning vehicles…
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Mercedes-Benz Posts Best Second-Quarter Finish With June Sales Of 24,415 Historic year-to-date highs at MBUSA exceed 155,000 units MONTVALE, N.J., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported combined sales of 27,162 for June, a 7.0% increase over the same month last year. Sales totals at Mercedes-Benz rose 9.8% to 24,415, bringing year-to-date volumes for the brand to a milestone 141,950 units. Sprinter Vans posted strong year-to-date sales of 9,483, which combined with year-to-date sales of 4,459 from smart to bring MBUSA's first-half total to 155,892. This marks the best second-quarter finish in the company's history and the sixth consecuti…
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BMW Group U.S. Reports June 2013 Sales BMW brand sales up 24.6 percent, best June ever MINI brand sales up 9.6 percent, best month ever WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported June sales of 33,645 vehicles, an increase of 21.4 percent from the 27,720 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 9.0 percent on sales of 172,787 in the first six months of 2013 compared to 158,563 in the same period in 2012. "There is nothing like an abundance of new and popular models to drive sales, resulting in new U.S. sales records for BMW, MINI and pre-o…
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July 2, 2013 SUBARU REPORTS 42 PERCENT INCREASE IN JUNE SALES; BEST-EVER JUNE FOR FORESTER AND OUTBACK Subaru reaches 200,000 vehicle sales during the first six months of 2013 – a record-setting pace Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 39,235 vehicle sales for the month of June, a 42 percent increase over June 2012. The company also posted best-ever June sales for Forester and Outback models. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 204,597 – 25 percent higher than the same period in 2012. June Forester sales totaled 10,170, a 41 percent increase over June 2012 and best-ever June for the model. The 2014 Forester was recently named a 2013 Top Safety…
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July 2, 2013 , HERNDON, Va. Audi achieves 30th consecutive month of record U.S. sales with best June results ever June 2013 also marked the best first half of any year since Audi began selling cars in the U.S. market Del Rosso: Audi sales momentum shares core traits of Audi Le Mans racing dominance Audi Q5, Q7 sales remain strong; premium segment vehicles rose 19% Audi today reported June 2013 sales of 13,706 vehicles, an 8.2% increase over the previous June record set last year and the second best month ever for the brand. June also marks the best first half of any year since Audi began selling cars in the U.S. market, as well as the 30th consecutive month of record…
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07.02.2013 VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS JUNE 2013 SALES - Best-ever June and year-to-date results for Passat and TDI® Clean Diesels Best June and year-to-date for Passat with 10,874 and 56,119 units respectively Best June sales for Beetle since 2006 with 3,780 units delivered Best-ever year-to-date results for Tiguan with 15,526 units delivered June sales total 36,957 units, representing a 3.2 percent decrease versus the prior year High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 24.3 percent of sales in June and 22.1 percent of sales year-to-date, the best June and year-to-date results on record. Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported …
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com July 2, 2013 Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 41.6% Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 23% BMW Group U.S. - Up 21.4% Ford Motor Company - Up 13.4% Mazda North American Operations - Up 13% Nissan North America - Up 12.9% Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 10% Toyota Motor Sales - Up 9.8% American Honda Motor Co. - Up 9.7% Audi of America - Up 8.2% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 8% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 7% General Motors Co. - Up 6.5% Hyundai Motor America - Up 2% Kia Motors America - Down 1.5% Mitsubishi Motors North America - Down 2.1% Volkswagen of America - Down 3.2% Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Down 6…
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Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Up 13 Percent; Ford Cars, Escape Continue Record-Setting Pace, Driving Coastal Share Ford Motor Company’s June U.S. sales increase 13 percent compared with a year ago; best June sales since 2006 Ford Escape and passenger cars continue to propel share gains, particularly on the coasts, with Escape setting its fifth straight record month in June Ford F-Series sales post best June sales since 2005 All-new Lincoln MKZ posts best-ever June sales and best quarterly sales performance ever DEARBORN, Mich., July 2, 2013 – Ford Motor Company’s U.S. June sales grew 13 percent compared with a year ago, marking Ford’s best June sales results since 20…
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Chrysler Group LLC Reports June 2013 U.S. Sales Increased 8 Percent; Best June Sales in Six Years Best June sales since 2007 39th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales increases in June compared with same month a year ago Seven Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in June Ram Truck brand sales up 23 percent; largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in June and best June sales since 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee sales up 33 percent in June; all Jeep brand vehicles in production record double-digit percentage sales gains Dodge Durango sales up 39 percent; largest percentage sales …
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GM Reports its Highest Monthly Sales Since September 2008 Cadillac up 38 percent in 2013; Largest increase since 1976 DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) sold 252,894 vehicles in the United States in May, up 3 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 9 percent, fleet sales were down 10 percent and the fleet mix was 26 percent of total sales. “Cadillac is growing faster than it has in almost 40 years, the pickup rebound is in full swing and we’re seeing strong retail demand for our crossovers” said Kurt McNeil, vice president of U.S. sales operations. “These are all powerful signs that the gradual recovery in the economy is becoming more broad-based.…
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HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA SETS ALL-TIME MAY SALES RECORD WITH FASTEST DAILY-SELLING RATE EVER, SECOND BEST SALES MONTH EVER Hot-selling Sonata tops 20,000 sales, Elantra tops 25,000 for an all-time record sales total for the Alabama-built duo Sales velocity high as inventories remain tight Assurance Connected Care connecting with customers COSTA MESA, Calif., June 3, 2013 – Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 68,358 units, up two percent versus the same period in 2012 and up about eight percent over a very strong April. It was the company’s second-best sales month of all-time, second only to March 2012, and the fastest daily-selling rate ever. “May was …
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KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES RECORD MAY SALES National Marketing Launch of the All-New 2014 Cadenza1 Begins This Month IRVINE, Calif., June 3, 2013 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported best-ever May sales of 52,327 units as 2014 Cadenza and Forte sedans – two of the seven all-new or significantly redesigned Kia vehicles scheduled to launch this calendar year – continue to arrive in showrooms nationwide to both critical and consumer acclaim. The U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan led Kia’s sales for the 18th consecutive month with 15,368 units sold, and together with Sorento CUV, also built in West Point, Georgia*, accounted for more than 40 percent of Kia’s May s…
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June 03, 2013 Toyota Motor Sales No. 1 Retail Manufacturer in May 2013 TMS Remains Hybrid Leader with Double-Digit Gains; Lexus Luxury Sedans Up Nearly 30 Percent TORRANCE, Calif. (June 3, 2013) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported May 2013 sales results of 207,952 units, an increase of 2.5 percent over May 2012 on both a volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota Division posted May 2013 sales of 185,723 units, up 2.3 percent year-over-year on both a volume and DSR basis. "New vehicle sales are heating up along with the weather, and solid May results coupled with an excellent Memorial Day weekend provide great momentum as we move into…
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Volvo Announces May Sales S60 Sports Sedan Sets New Monthly Sales Record ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (June 3, 2013) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 6,329 units, a 1.3 percent increase from May 2012. Year-to-date sales are down 5.9 percent over the first five months of 2012. The S60 sports sedan set a new monthly sales record with 2,739 units sold, the highest monthly volume since the new S60 began selling in 2010, and up 28.9 percent versus May 2012. The XC60 finished the month right behind with 1,915 units sold, the second best month on record for the crossover.
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Mitsubishi Motors Reports 79 Percent Increase For Outlander Sport Sales In May CYPRESS, Calif., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported the U.S.-built Outlander Sport achieved a year-over-year sales increase of more than 79 percent in May. The 2,226 units sold is the second-highest-ever total of Outlander Sport sales in a month and marks the ninth consecutive month of sales increases for the fuel-efficient CUV. Outlander Sport sales are up more than 48 percent year to date. "Outlander Sport continues to lead an increase in traffic to our dealer showrooms," said MMNA President & CEO Yoichi Yokozawa . "This attra…
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Mercedes-Benz Adds Fifth Month To 2013 Record Sales Streak With May Totals At 24,713 Units MBUSA sees 9.8% jump as volumes for the year reach 128,730 MONTVALE, N.J., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported another month of record highs with sales reaching 27,359, an 8.3% increase over May 2012. Sales volumes at Mercedes-Benz jumped 9.8% last month (24,713), bringing year-to-date totals for the brand to a record high of 117,535. Sprinter Van year-to-date sales increased 5.3% from the same time last year to 7,517, combining with steady momentum from smart at 3,678 to round out MBUSA's year-to-date totals of 128,730. "We've seen five …
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com June 3, 2013 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 38.0% Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 34.2% Nissan North America - Up 24.7% Mazda North American Operations - Up 19.2% Audi of America - Up 15.0% Ford Motor Company - Up 14.0% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 11.0% Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 11.0% BMW Group U.S. - Up 10.1% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 8.3% American Honda Motor Co. - Up 4.5% General Motors Co. - Up 3.1% Toyota Motor Sales - Up 2.5% Hyundai Motor America - Up 2.0% Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Up 1.3% Kia Motors America - Up 1.1% Volkswagen of America - Down 1.7% Mitsubishi Motors North Ameri…
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JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR MAY 2013 Jaguar Land Rover North America sales increase 11 percent for May 2013: best May sales since 2007 Jaguar U.S. sales increase 33 percent: highest monthly increase of the year for the brand Jaguar XF Sedan grows 33 percent on power of All Wheel Drive and new powertrains Jaguar F-TYPE deliveries begin Land Rover U.S. sales increase 3 percent for May 2013: hits all time U.S. YTD high for the brand All new Range Rover sales increase 33 percent for May, 2013 (MAHWAH, NJ) - June 3, 2013 – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported May 2013 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales were 3,554 units, 3 percent up from 3,438 units…
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Award-Winning Accord and Record-Setting Light Truck Sales Fuel Hot Honda May; Acura RDX Sets All-Time Monthly Sales Record Honda Division sales up 5.2 percent 06/03/2013 - TORRANCE, Calif. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported May 2013 U.S. sales of 140,013 units, a total increase of 4.5 percent compared with May 2012 (up 4.5 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*). The Honda brand posted May 2013 sales of 125,649 units, an increase of 5.2 percent compared with May 2012. Acura brand U.S. May sales of 14,364 units decreased 1.5 percent compared with May 2012. Honda Honda light trucks post a May sales record led by record sales of CR-V (up 8…
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BMW Group U.S. Reports May 2013 Sales BMW brand sales up 13.8 percent MINI brand sales down 3.4 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ - June 3, 2013… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported May sales of 31,174 vehicles, an increase of 10.1 percent from the 28,321 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 6.3 percent on sales of 139,142 in the first five months of 2013 compared to 130,843 in the same period in 2012. “May usually gives us a strong boost as we head into summer and it did so again this year with the newly introduced 320i bringing significant numbers of entirely new customers to th…
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Porsche Reports Best May Sales Month in History - up 38 Percent over 2012 PCNA delivers 3,928 vehicles in May ATLANTA, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced May 2013 sales of 3,928 vehicles. This is the best May sales month – and second best month ever – in PCNA history and compares to 2,852 vehicles sold in May 2012, an increase of 38 percent. For the year, PCNA has delivered 17,609 vehicles in the U.S., up 31 percent over last year's all-time record sales year. The Cayenne continues…
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MAZDA SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY VEHICLES LEAD THE WAY TO RECORD MONTH - Best May Sales Since 2008 - IRVINE, Calif., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported May U.S. sales of 24,270 vehicles, representing an increase of 19.2 percent versus last year. Key May sales notes: SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY performed very well in Mazda's best month of May sales since 2008, accounting for 73.6 percent (17,875 vehicles) of total sales (24,270 vehicles) for the month. Vehicles equipped with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY include certain models of Mazda3, CX-5 and the all-new 2014 Mazda6. Mazda3 sales rebounded nicely after being down last month. Pos…
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Subaru May Sales Are Best In Company History May sales of 39,892 shatter previous monthly records Forester monthly sales increased 38 percent over May 2012 Subaru year-to-date sales are up 21 percent CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported historic-high vehicle sales of 39,892 for May 2013, shattering previous monthly sales records. May 2013 sales represent a 34 percent increase over May 2012 and the best sales month in company history. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 165,362 – a 21 percent increase over the same period in 2012. May sales for the all-new 2014 Forester increased 38 percent over May 2012 sa…
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06.03.2013 VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS MAY SALES - Company reports best ever May results for Passat, Jetta and TDI® Clean Diesels - May sales total 38,013 units, representing a 1.7 percent decrease versus the prior year Chattanooga-built Passat delivered 10,267 units for the month, up 0.9 percent versus last year, and its best May and TDI® Clean Diesel results ever Total Jetta deliveries were 15,910 units, up 4.8 percent versus last year and its best May ever Total Beetle deliveries accounted for 3,718 units, up 23.9 percent year-over-year Tiguan sales totaled 2,635 units in May, a 6.5 percent increase versus the prior year High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diese…
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Jun 3, 2013 , HERNDON, Va. Audi sets record May U.S. sales; third-best month record in company history Audi sold 13,228 vehicles in May, up 15%; YTD sales also up 15% Sales momentum continues across the product lineup as demand continues at an all-time high Audi CPO sales also sets new May record Audi today reported May 2013 sales of 13,228 vehicles, a 15% increase over the previous May record set last year. Showing no signs of slowing in the U.S market, Audi May sales stand as the 29th consecutive monthly record for the brand. The Audi A5 posted strong year-over-year sales gains, demonstrating an enduring appeal of Audi core models. Sales of the Audi A5 increased …
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Nissan Sales Up 24.7% on Record May U.S. Sales Gains by all-new Altima, Pathfinder and Sentra drive Nissan brand to best-ever May NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Strong gains by top-selling Nissan models such as Altima, Pathfinder, Sentra and Rogue helped Nissan North America set a new May U.S. sales record with 114,457 deliveries, an increase of 24.7 percent over May 2012. The Nissan division also set a new May record, with 106,558 sales, up 31.2 percent over last year. Infiniti sales in May totaled 7,899, led by the best-ever month for the JX crossover. Jose Munoz, senior vice president for Sales and Marketing, Nissan Americas said: “We are in the midst of launching five all-new,…
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Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Up 14 Percent; Ford Fusion, Escape and New Lincoln MKZ Continue Record-Setting Pace Ford Motor Company’s May U.S. sales up 14 percent compared with a year ago; best May sales since 2006 with retail sales up 17 percent Escape delivers best month ever – sales up 26 percent year over year; Fusion sales up 10 percent – Fusion’s best-ever May; both achieve monthly sales records for four straight months F-Series, America’s best-selling pickup for 36 years, posts a 31 percent increase – best May sales since 2005 and first time F-Series breaks the 70,000 mark since March 2007 Lincoln MKZ delivers its best-ever May sales performance Ford annou…
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Chrysler Group LLC Reports May 2013 U.S. Sales Increased 11 Percent; Best May Sales in Six Years Best May sales since 2007 38th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Eight Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in May; Jeep® Wrangler and Jeep Compass record their best monthly sales ever Ram Truck brand sales up 24 percent; largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in May Dodge Dart, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Town & Country and Chrysler 200 Convertible are segment award winners in Strategic Vision’s “Total Quality” awards FIAT brand reaches new milestone in May as North American sales surpass 100,000 units since its reintroduction in 2…
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Mitsubishi Motors Reports 77 Percent Increase For Outlander Sport Sales In April CYPRESS, Calif., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported the U.S.-built Outlander Sport achieved a year-over-year sales increase of more than 77 percent in April. The 2,111 units sold is the third-highest-ever total of Outlander Sport sales in a month and marks the eighth consecutive month of sales increases for the fuel-efficient CUV. Outlander Sport sales are up more than 41 percent year to date. "We're particularly pleased with the response to our limited edition Outlander Sport model commemorating 30 years of Mitsubishi sales in the U.S. and …
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MAZDA REPORTS APRIL SALES RESULTS Consumers Continue to Demand SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY Vehicles IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported April U.S. sales of 19,894 vehicles, representing a decrease of 7.5 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through April are down 5.2 percent versus last year, with 98,177 vehicles sold. Lead by Mazda CX-5 with 6,262 units sold, equating to an increase of 78.0 percent year-over-year, SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY vehicles accounted for 74.4 percent of total vehicle sales for Mazda, with 14,795 vehicles sold. Mazda3 with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY sold 5,586 units during April, achieving a mix …
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05.01.2013 VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS APRIL SALES - April sales total 33,644 units delivered- • April sales total 33,644 units, representing an 10.3 percent decrease versus the prior year • Chattanooga-built Passat delivered 9,069 units for the month, 30.8 percent TDI® Clean Diesel • Jetta Sedan achieved 11,110 sales in April • Best year-to-date sales of Tiguan with 10,439 units delivered through April and 2,488 for the month • High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 21.7 percent of sales in April and 21.5 percent of sales year to date, the best year to date on record. Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 33,644 units de…
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Chrysler Group LLC Reports April 2013 U.S. Sales Increased 11 Percent; Best April Sales in Six Years Best April sales since 2007 37th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Seven Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records for month of April Dodge Dart compact car records highest monthly sales since 2012 vehicle launch Dodge Durango sales up 65 percent; best April sales since 2005 Jeep® Grand Cherokee sales up 27 percent; best April sales since 2005 Ram Truck brand sales up 49 percent; largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in April May 1, 2013 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 156,698 units, an 11 perce…
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GM’s U.S. Sales up 11 percent for Best April in Five Years Cadillac and Buick sales continue to surge on new models 2013-05-01 DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) sold 237,646 vehicles in the United States in April, up 11 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 10 percent, fleet sales were up 16 percent and the fleet mix was 28 percent of total sales. “Car-buying conditions are strong and will continue to release pent-up demand,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president of U.S. sales operations. “We’re very optimistic because GM’s market share is growing, the economy continues to move forward and important car and truck launches are just getting underway.…
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Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Up 18 Percent; Ford Fusion, Ford Escape and new Lincoln MKZ Set Sales Records Ford Motor Company April U.S. sales up 18 percent compared to last year – best April sales since 2007, with cars up 21 percent, utilities up 16 percent and trucks up 16 percent Fusion and Escape both establish April sales records, with sales increases of 24 and 52 percent respectively F-Series, America’s best-selling pickup for 36 years, posts a 24 percent increase, with sales of 59,030 – best April sales results since 2006 Lincoln overall sales up 21 percent; MKZ delivers its best monthly sales performance ever – with April sales passing the 4,000 vehicle mark fo…
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Hyundai Motor America Sets All-Time Record April Elantra up 45 percent Azera up 48 percent All-new Santa Fe up 10 percent Inventory remains tight, especially for fast-turning Sonata Assurance Connected Care launching May 16 COSTA MESA, Calif., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 63,315 units, up two percent versus the same period in 2012. "April is always a transitional month going into our peak selling season and we were pleased with the strength that both the industry and our award-winning lineup of vehicles exhibited," said Dave Zuchowski , executive vice president of national sales. "Through the first four months of this yea…
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Subaru Reports Best-Ever April Sales April 2013 is best April sales month in Subaru history Sales of 32,943 units represent a 25 percent increase over April 2012 CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 32,943 vehicle sales for April 2013, which represents a 25 percent increase over April 2012 and the best-ever April sales month in company history. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 125,470– a 17 percent increase over the same period in 2012. These results build on strong sales from 2012 where Subaru achieved five consecutive years of sales increases and exceeded 300,000 annual sales in 2012 – a first in company history. …
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By William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com May 1, 2013 Subaru of America, Inc - Up 25.2% Nissan North America, Inc. - Up 23.2% Ford Motor Company - Up 17.9% Porsche Cars North America - Up 17% Audi of America - Up 14.2% General Motors Co. - Up 11.4% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 11% BMW Group U.S. - Up 8.3% American Honda - Up 7.4% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 4.4% Hyundai Motor America - Up 2% Kia Motors America - Flat This Month Toyota Motor Sales - Down 1.1% Mazda North American Operations - Down 7.5% Volvo Cars of North America - Down 7.9% Volkswagen of America, Inc. - Down 10.3% Mitsubishi Motors North America - Down 15.5% Jaguar Land Rover North Amer…
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Volvo Announces April Sales ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (May 1, 2013) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 4,464 units, a 7.9 percent decrease from April 2012. Year-to-date sales are down 8 percent over the first four months of 2012. The S60 sports sedan was the top seller for the month with 1,547 units sold. The XC60 crossover, currently the only luxury SUV to earn IIHS' Top Safety Pick+ award, finished the month right behind with 1,455 units sold, up 15.4 percent versus April 2012.
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KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES STRONG APRIL SALES All-New 2014 Cadenza1 and Forte Sedans Begin Appearing in Showrooms IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2013 – With the first deliveries of the all-new 2014 Cadenza and Forte sedans taking place throughout the month, Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported best-ever April sales of 47,556 units. The U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan led Kia’s sales for the 17th consecutive month with 14,678 units sold, and together with Sorento CUV, also built in West Point, Georgia*, accounted for nearly 50 percent total sales for the month. The Soul urban passenger vehicle also recorded robust monthly of sales of 11,311 units. Cadenza and Forte join …
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Toyota Motor Sales Reports Steady Sales in April 2013 Avalon Posts Triple Digit Gains and RAV4 Records Best-Ever April Sales; Truck Sales Up 5.7 Percent TORRANCE, Calif. (May 1, 2013) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported April 2013 sales results of 176,160 units, a decrease of 5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis compared to the same period last year. Unadjusted for 25 selling days in April 2013 versus 24 in April 2012, TMS sales were down 1.1 percent over the year-ago month. Toyota Division posted April total sales of 158,069 units, down 5.4 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota Division sales decreased 1.5 percent o…
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BMW Group U.S. Reports April 2013 Sales BMW brand sales up 10.3 percent MINI brand sales up 1 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ - May 1, 2013… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported April sales of 29,011 vehicles, an increase of 8.3 percent from the 26,793 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 5.3 percent on sales of 107,968 in the first four months of 2013 compared to 102,522 in the same period in 2012. “The solid April results are a good set-up for the months ahead as BMW transitions to model year 2014 with a range of new models coming to market,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, B…
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Porsche Reports Best Sales Month in History; Deliveries up 29 percent YTD PCNA delivers 4,032 vehicles in April ATLANTA, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced April 2013 sales of 4,032 vehicles, marking the highest sales month in PCNA history. This compares to 3,437 vehicles sold in April 2012, an increase of 17 percent. For the year, PCNA has delivered 13,681 vehicles in the U.S., up 29 percent over last year's total (10,596). Sales of the Cayenne SUV remain strong, up 27 percent compared to …
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Mercedes-Benz Sails Into Second Quarter With Record April Sales Of 23,635 MBUSA sees double-digit growth at 101,371 units sold MONTVALE, N.J., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported the highest second quarter start in its history with record April sales of 26,157, a 4.4% increase overApril 2012. Mercedes-Benz models alone saw a 5.8% gain in sales volume at 23,635 bringing year-to-date totals for the brand to 92,822. Combined with monthly sales from smart (667) and Sprinter Vans (1,855) MBUSA saw a year-to-date total of 101,371, a 10.2% increase over the previous year, making this April the earliest month ever to break 100,000 units. "We'v…
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Nissan Reports 23.2% Increase in U.S. April Sales Strong retail demand for core Altima, Pathfinder and Sentra models drive April sales growth Infiniti G Line, JX push luxury sales up 10% NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. today reported April U.S. sales of 87,847 units versus 71,329 units a year earlier, up 23.2 percent. Nissan Division sales rose 24.6 percent for the month at 80,003 units, driven by retail sales gains by top-selling models like Altima, Pathfinder, Sentra and Rogue. Sales of Infiniti vehicles were up 10 percent over the prior year, to 7,844 units. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan Division posted 80,003 sales, an increase of 24.6 percent over l…
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Honda April Sales Up on CR-V Monthly Sales Record; All-New RLX Flagship Sedan Bolsters Acura Sales Gain Both Honda and Acura gains driven by record light trucks sales 05/01/2013 - TORRANCE, Calif. American Honda today reported April 2013 U.S. sales of 130,999 units, an increase of 7.4 percent compared with April 2012 (up 3.1 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*). The Honda brand posted April 2013 sales of 117,100 units, an increase of 6.6 percent compared with April 2012. Acura U.S. April sales of 13,899 units increased 14.2 percent compared with April 2012. Honda Award-winning CR-V sets all-time April sales record, up 12.2 percent in to 26,519 units,…
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May 1, 2013 , HERNDON, Va. Audi achieves third-best monthly sales in its history in April 2013 Audi sold 13,157 vehicles in April, up 14.2%; YTD sales up 15.5% Only December 2012, March 2013 topped the April 2013 sales totals Top-end A8, A7, A6, Q7 models make up 32% of total April sales Audi today reported April 2013 sales of 13,157 vehicles, a 14.2% increase over the previous April record set last year. April stands as the 28th consecutive month of record sales for the brand. Audi year-to-date sales through the end of April 2013 were 15.5% above the pace set a year earlier when Audi finished with record annual results in the U.S. Sales in April 2013 were only exce…
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Fusion, Escape Achieve All-Time Record Sales; Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Up 6 Percent in March Fusion delivers its best-ever sales month and quarter ever, with March sales passing 30,000 and quarterly sales passing the 80,000 mark for the first time in its history Escape posts its best-ever sales month and quarterly sales Explorer sales up 33 percent – best monthly sales since the current model debuted in 2010 America’s best-selling pickup for 36 years, F-Series posts 16 percent increase as full-size pickup segmentation continues to improve versus year ago – best first quarter sales since 2007 Ford Motor Company March U.S. sales up 6 percent – best sales results sin…
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GM Reports Best March Sales in Five Years Cadillac sales up almost 50 percent on new models DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) sold 245,950 vehicles in the United States in March, up 6 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 4 percent, fleet sales were up 12 percent and the fleet mix was 27 percent of total sales. “GM delivered its best March sales in five years thanks to a strengthening economy and new products, and we are expecting our third consecutive increase in market share versus last year,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president of U.S. sales operations. “Sales of smaller cars have been robust for some time. Trucks have improved in lockste…
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April 02, 2013 Toyota Motor Sales No. 1 Retail Manufacturer in March 2013 All-New Avalon Sales Doubled; Lexus Luxury Utility Vehicles Increased Nearly 18 Percent TORRANCE, Calif. (April 2, 2013) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported March 2013 sales results of 205,342 units, an increase of 4.8 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Unadjusted for 27 selling days in March 2013 versus 28 in March 2012, TMS sales were up 1.0 percent over the year-ago month. For the first quarter, TMS reported sales of 529,444 vehicles, an increase of 10.1 percent over the same period in 2012 on a DSR basis. With 76 selling days in the first quarter of 2013 com…
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Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best-Ever Month for Outlander Sport Sales in March CYPRESS, Calif., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported sales of the U.S.-built Outlander Sport achieved a year-over-year sales increase of more than 48 percent in March. The 2,442 units sold is a record for single-month sales of Outlander Sport and marks the seventh consecutive month of sales increases for the fuel-efficient CUV. The previous high was 2,253 units sold in September 2012. "Outlander Sport sales got a boost from our release of a limited edition model commemorating 30 years of Mitsubishi sales in the U.S. and 25 years of production i…
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New Accord Continues to Drive Honda Sales in March; Big Acura Sales Jump Fueled by Record-Setting RDX and All-New RLX Honda Division sales up 5.3 percent, Acura sales up 26.3 percent TORRANCE, Calif American Honda today reported March 2013 U.S. sales of 136,038 units, an increase of 7.1 percent compared with March 2012 (up 11.1 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*). The Honda brand posted March 2013 sales of 121,938 units, an increase of 5.3 percent compared with March 2012. Acura U.S. March sales of 14,100 units increased 26.3 percent compared with March 2012. Honda The award-winning new Accord continues to rack up impressive sales numbers, tr…
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Volvo Announces March Sales ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (April 2, 2013) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 5,365 units, a 19.8 percent decrease from March 2012. Year-to-date sales are down 8 percent over the first three months of 2012. The S60 sports sedan was the top seller for the month with 1,957 units sold. The XC60 crossover, currently the only luxury SUV to earn IIHS' Top Safety Pick+ award, finished the month with 1,690 units sold, up 8.1 percent versus March 2012.
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Hyundai Motor America Sets All-Time Record First Quarter Sales March sales are the second best month in history Elantra sets all-time record, up 33 percent COSTA MESA, Calif., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 68,306 units, down just two percent versus the best volume month Hyundai ever recorded last year, and up more than 30 percent over February levels. The first quarter of 2013 was the best in Hyundai's history. "March felt just great," said Dave Zuchowski , executive vice president of national sales. "We definitely benefitted from better inventories of Elantra thanks to the addition of the third shift at our Alabama pla…
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Top March Sales Of 24,646 Take Mercedes-Benz To Highest First Quarter Ever At 69,187 Record quarter for MBUSA at 75,214 up 12.4% for the year MONTVALE, N.J., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported the highest first quarter sales volume in its history. March was another record month with sales of 24,646 for its Mercedes-Benz models, a 6.5% increase over March 2012, resulting in year-to-date sales of 69,187, up 12.5%. Combined sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, smart and Sprinter for the month totaled 27,104, up 6.3%, and year-to-date up 12.4 % at 75,214. "We're coming out of our highest first quarter on record—and that's before l…
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JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR MARCH 2013 Jaguar Land Rover North America sales increase 4 percent for March 2013; best JLR March sales since 2006 Jaguar U.S. sales increase 7 percent; highest monthly sales volume in last 30 months Land Rover U.S. sales increase 3 percent for March 2013; best March in the history of the brand in the U.S. Jaguar XF (+30%) and Range Rover Evoque (+47%) power U.S. March sales growth Range Rover Evoque establishes a new monthly sales high Land Rover sets record for its highest U.S. Q1 sales ever (MAHWAH, NJ) April 2, 2013 – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported March 2013 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales were 4,314 units, 3 …
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MAZDA SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLES LEAD MARCH SALES CHARGE - SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY Accounts for More Than Half of Mazda's Total Sales - Apr 2, 2013 IRVINE, Calif., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported March U.S. sales of 32,028 vehicles, representing a decrease of 1.1 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through March are down 4.6 percent versus last year, with 78,283 vehicles sold. Key March sales notes: Mazda CX-5 celebrated its best month ever with 7,116 vehicles sold, accounting for a 96.1 percent increase versus last year. Mazda CX-9 also recorded its best month ever with 4,281 vehicles sold, up 123.8 percent ve…
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Nissan Has Best-Ever U.S. Sales Month in March -Nissan LEAF has best month since launch; Pathfinder sales jump 177.1% - -Infiniti sales grow 9% on strength of crossover and SUV sales- NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported March U.S. sales of 137,726 units, up 1 percent from last year's total of 136,317 and marking the best month in NNA history. Nissan Division also posted its highest volume month ever, with 126,623 deliveries, up 0.4 percent. Infiniti deliveries totaled 11,103, up 9 percent from last March. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan LEAF sales totaled 2,236 deliveries, up 286.2 percent and the nameplate's best month since launch. March ma…
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Porsche Records Best First Quarter in PCNA History; YTD Sales up 34 percent Company sets March sales record with 3,487 units sold ATLANTA, April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced record March sales of 3,487 vehicles. This compares to 2,460 vehicles sold in March 2012, an increase of 41 percent. For the year so far, PCNA has delivered 9,650 vehicles versus 7,159 during the same period last year, an increase of 34.8 percent – marking the best first quarter in PCNA history. The 911 line enjoyed a…
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BMW Group U.S. Reports March 2013 Sales BMW brand sales up 13.1 percent, best March ever MINI brand sales up 3.5 percent BMW Motorcycle sales up 7.6 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ - April 2, 2013… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported March sales of 33,149 vehicles, an increase of 11.2 percent from the 29,806 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 4.3 percent on sales of 78,957 in the first three months of 2013 compared to 75,729 in the same period in 2012. “March roared out like a lion giving BMW even better numbers than the previous record set in 2007,” said Ludwig Willisch, President a…
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Kia Motors America Announces March Sales Kia Completes Second-Best First Quarter in Company History; All-New 2014 Forte Compact Sedan Set to Begin Arriving In Dealerships This Month IRVINE, Calif., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported March sales of 49,125 units on the heels of the world debut of three stylish and technology-laden new vehicles last week at the New York International Auto Show. March sales contributed to KMA's second-best first quarter sales in company history. The U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan led sales for the 16th consecutive month with 14,366 units sold, while the Sorento CUV also built in West Point, Georgia*,…
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Apr 2, 2013 , HERNDON, Va. Audi U.S. sales achieve record first quarter; March 2013 stands as second-best month ever Audi momentum continues with 27th consecutive monthly sales record; premium category vehicles (A8, A7, A6, and Q7) represent 37% of YTD demand Audi today reported March 2013 sales of 13,253 vehicles, a 14% increase over the previous March record set last year. The sales performance for the month gave Audi of America its second-best month in history. March also stands as the 27th consecutive month of record sales for the brand with the four rings. Sales of Audi premium category vehicles (Audi A8, Audi A7, Audi A6, and Audi Q7) have increased 25% YTD,…
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SUBARU REPORTS MARCH 2013 SALES AS BEST SALES MONTH IN COMPANY HISTORY March sales of 36,701 represent best-ever sales month for Subaru of America Cherry Hill, N.J., Apr 2, 2013 - Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 36,701 vehicle sales for March 2013, which represents the best-ever sales month for the company and a 13 percent increase over March 2012. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 92,527 – a 15 percent increase over the same period in 2012 and represent the best first quarter in company history. These results build on strong sales from 2012 where Subaru achieved five consecutive years of sales increases and exceeded 300,000 annual sales in 2012 – a first in…
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By William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com April 2, 2013 Porsche Cars North America - Up 41% Audi of America, Inc - Up 14.4% Subaru of America, Inc - Up 13.3% BMW Group U.S. - Up 11.2% American Honda - Up 7.1% General Motors - Up 6.4% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 6.3% Ford Motor Company - Up 5.7% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 5% Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 4% Volkswagen of America, Inc. - Up 3.1% Nissan North America, Inc. - Up 1% Toyota Motor Sales - Up 1% Mazda North American Operations - Down 1.1% Hyundai Motor America - Down 2% Kia Motors America - Down 14.6% Volvo Cars of North America - Down 19.8% Mitsubishi Motors North America - Down 26% …
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04.02.2013 VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS 3.1 PERCENT INCREASE IN MARCH U.S. SALES March sales total 37,704, up 3.1 percent, and best March since 1973 • March sales total 37,704 units representing an 3.1 percent increase versus the prior year • Best YTD since 1973 with 98,178 units delivered, up 4.0 percent vs. 2012 • Chattanooga-built Passat delivered 9,521 units for the month, 34 percent diesel • Jetta Sedan achieved 12,872 deliveries in March • High-mileage, clean diesel TDI models accounted for 22.6 percent of sales in March Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 37,704 units sold in March, a 3.1 percent increase over prior year sales and best Mar…
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Chrysler Group LLC Reports March 2013 U.S. Sales Increased 5 Percent; Best Sales Month Since December 2007 Best monthly sales since December 2007 36th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains First-quarter sales up 8 percent compared with same quarter a year ago Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in March compared with same month a year ago Ram Truck brand sales up 24 percent in March; best March sales since 2007 Ram pickup truck sets all-time sales record with 25 percent year-over-year sales gain Dodge brand sales increase 15 percent; best March sales since 2007 Dodge Dart sets all-time sales record with 5 percent month-over-month sale…
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GM’s U.S. Sales Increase 7 Percent in February 2013-03-01 DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that it sold 224,314 vehicles in the United States in February, up 7 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales and fleet sales were both up 7 percent. The fleet mix was 25 percent of total sales, equal to a year ago. “The housing sector has now joined auto sales in propelling the U.S. economy forward,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president of U.S. sales operations. “More importantly, the recovery in new home construction is reinforcing the underlying improvement in auto buying conditions, especially for pickups. “Light vehicle sales have now been running a…
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Mitsubishi Motors Reports 27.8 Percent Sales Increase in February Fri, Mar 01, 2013 - CYPRESS, Calif. - Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported a year-over-year sales increase of 27.8 percent in February. The 6,051 units sold marked Mitsubishi's largest monthly sales total since March 2012. Outlander Sport sales were 1,644 for the month, an increase of almost 20 percent compared to February 2012. Sales of the fuel-efficient CUV, now manufactured in Normal, Illinois, showed an increase versus the prior year for the sixth consecutive month. MMNA will launch a national marketing campaign this month that focuses on MMNA's 30 year sales history in the U.S.…
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Ford Motor Company Sales Up 9 Percent, Best February In Six Years; Fusion, Escape Set Sales Records Ford Motor Company U.S. February sales up 9 percent – best February in six years, with cars up 6 percent, utilities up 21 percent and trucks up 4 percent Fusion sets an all-time February sales record, surpasses last year’s record by 28 percent Escape produces its best February sales ever; Explorer reaches best February sales since 2006, up 59 percent America’s best-selling pickup for 36 years running, F-Series posts 15 percent gain Ford announces 2013 second-quarter production of 800,000 vehicles, up 9 percent from the prior year DEARBORN, Mich., March 1, 2013 – Ford Mo…
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MAZDA REPORTS FEBRUARY SALES - Four Vehicles Post Historical Sales Numbers - IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported February U.S. sales of 24,936 vehicles, representing a decrease of 2.8 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through February are down 6.8 percent versus last year, with 46,255 vehicles sold. Key February sales notes: Mazda achieved its second-best February since 1994 with 24,936 vehicles sold. The all-new 2014 Mazda6, Mazda's second vehicle to launch with the full suite of SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY, continues its strong sales start with 1,300 vehicles sold in February. Demand for this all…
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Volvo Announces February Sales ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (March 1, 2013) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 4,867 units, a 7.5 percent decrease from February 2012. Year-to-date sales are up 0.2 percent over the first two months of 2012. The S60 sports sedan, one of two midsize luxury vehicles to earn IIHS' inaugural Top Safety Pick+ award, was the top seller for the month with 2,036 units sold, followed by the XC60 crossover with 1,496 units sold.
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JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR FEBRUARY 2013 Jaguar Land Rover North America sales increase 18 percent for February 2013 Land Rover U.S. sales increase 20 percent for February 2013 Best overall Land Rover February retail sales month ever Jaguar U.S. sales increase 12 percent for February 2013 Jaguar and Land Rover kick off the month-long Drive The Extraordinary Sales Event (MAHWAH, NJ) – March 1, 2013 Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported February 2013 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales were 3,905 units, 20 percent up from 3,255 units in February 2012; Jaguar sales were 1,148 units, 12 percent up from 1,022 units in February 2012. Jaguar Land Rover North…
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Mercedes-Benz USA February Sales Hit Record Highs At 24,051 Best-Ever Months for Mercedes-Benz and Sprinter models, up 21.9% and 48.0%, respectively MONTVALE, N.J., March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported today sales of 24,051, a 22.2% increase over the 19,679 vehicles sold in February 2012 making it the highest volume on record for the month. The Mercedes-Benz model line alone achieved its highest February numbers with sales of 22,040, up 21.9%. On a year-to-date basis, the 48,110 vehicles sold represent a 16.2% increase. "We're building on January's momentum to bring us to a record first quarter," said Steve Cannon , president and CEO of MBUSA…
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BMW Group U.S. Reports February 2013 Sales BMW brand sales up 0.5 percent MINI brand sales down 13.6 percent BMW Motorcycle sales down 2.7 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 1, 2013 The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported February sales of 25,613 vehicles, a decrease of 2.2 percent from the 26,184 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. “The February results showed there’s a strong underlying demand ready to fuel momentum in the coming months,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “We’ll all be glad to leave the harsh February weather behind and welcome Spring and the new models that come with it.” BMW Brand Sales S…
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Toyota Motor Sales Continues to See Steady Growth in February All-New Avalon and RAV4 Post Record Sales; Trucks Outperform Cars TORRANCE, Calif. (March 1, 2013)– Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported February 2013 sales results of 166,377 units, an increase of 8.7 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Unadjusted for 24 selling days in February 2013 versus 25 in February 2012, TMS sales were up 4.3 percent over the year-ago month. Toyota Division posted February total sales of 149,038 units, up 8.7 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota Division sales increased 4.4 percent over February 2012. “Despite rising gas prices, s…
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