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GM’s Retail Sales Increased 22 percent in August Record month for Cadillac XTS, Buick Encore and Verano, Chevrolet Volt, Spark, Sonic and Equinox 2013-09-04 DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers delivered 275,847 vehicles in the United States in August, up 15 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 22 percent while fleet sales were down 8 percent. Total and retail deliveries increased by double-digits at all GM brands. In total, Cadillac was up 38 percent, Buick was up 37 percent, GMC was up 14 percent and Chevrolet was up 10 percent. Deliveries to retail customers were up 38 percent at Cadillac, 22 percent at Chevrolet, 16 percent at GMC and 24 percent at Buick. Buick’s retail sales were up for the 16 th month in row, and it was the brand’s best August since 2003. Cadillac’s retail sales were the brand’s best August since 1989. “The second half of 2013 is off to a very solid start for GM and our model-year change over and new product launches are going smoothly,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president, U.S. sales operations. “We have a lot of momentum and we feel good about the direction of the U.S. economy as we prepare to launch even more new products, including all-new heavy duty pickups and large SUVs for Chevrolet and GMC, a completely redesigned Cadillac CTS and the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.” GM’s sales last month were the highest of 2013 and the best since September 2008, when the global financial crisis began to accelerate. Two years later, on Sept. 8, 2010, Chevrolet launched the Cruze in North America, marking the beginning of an aggressive rollout of new products that will see nearly 30 Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC nameplates either all new or redesigned by early 2014. Since then, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and the 2013 Cadillac ATS won the North American Car of the Year award, the 2014 Chevrolet Impala was named the top sedan in the country by a leading consumer publication, GM topped the 2013 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study and the company has returned to competitive levels of leasing. GM and its dealers have also embarked on a multibillion-dollar program to renovate sales and service facilities in all 50 states. “If our first Cruze customer were to walk into a Chevrolet dealership today, he wouldn’t recognize the place,” McNeil said. “The same holds true for Buick-GMC and Cadillac. The cars and trucks, the sales and service experience – everything is being elevated so we can offer customers the best ownership experience in the business.” August Sales Highlights (vs. 2012) Crossover sales were up 34 percent. The GMC Terrain and Cadillac SRX had their best-ever August sales and the Chevrolet Equinox and Buick Encore had their best months ever. Full-size pickup sales were up 15 percent. Large SUV sales were up 29 percent. Passenger car deliveries were up 8 percent. Retail deliveries were up 27 percent, driven by a 93 percent increase for the Chevrolet Malibu and a 76 percent increase for the Chevrolet Impala. The Impala has increased its retail share of the large car segment by about 3 percentage points, according to J.D. Power PIN data. The Chevrolet Volt had its best month ever, as did the Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Sonic, Cadillac XTS and Buick Verano.
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com September 4, 2013 Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 45.1% Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 40% BMW Group U.S. - Up 35.4% American Honda Motor Co. - Up 26.7% Mazda North American Operations - Up 26.4% Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 24.3% Toyota Motor Sales - Up 22.8% Nissan North America - Up 22.3% Audi of America - Up 21.5% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 15.8% General Motors Co. - Up 14.7% Ford Motor Company - Up 12.8% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 12% Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 10% Hyundai Motor America - Up 8% Kia Motors America - Up 4% Volkswagen of America - Down 1.3% Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Brands: Jaguar - Up 67% BMW - Up 45.7% Subaru - Up 45.1% Cadillac - Up 37.8% Buick - Up 36.9% Land Rover - Up 32% Smart - Up 31.9% Honda - Up 29.1% Ram - Up 29% Mazda - Up 26.4% Nissan - Up 24.3% Mitsubishi - Up 24.3% Lexus - Up 22.9% Toyota - Up 22.8% Audi - Up 21.5% Mercedes-Benz - Up 20.5% GMC - Up 14.2% Ford - Up 13.5% Dodge - Up 12% Chevrolet - Up 10.4% Porsche - Up 10% Acura - Up 9% Jeep - Up 8% Hyundai - Up 8% Infiniti - Up 6.5% MINI - Up 5.3% Kia - Up 4% Chrysler - Up 2% Fiat - Up 1% Volkswagen - Down 1.3% Lincoln - Down 6.4% Sprinter - Down 34.7% Volvo - William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. He can be reached at [email protected] or you can follow him on twitter at @realmudmonster. -
William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com September 4, 2013 Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 45.1% Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 40% BMW Group U.S. - Up 35.4% American Honda Motor Co. - Up 26.7% Mazda North American Operations - Up 26.4% Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 24.3% Toyota Motor Sales - Up 22.8% Nissan North America - Up 22.3% Audi of America - Up 21.5% Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 15.8% General Motors Co. - Up 14.7% Ford Motor Company - Up 12.8% Chrysler Group LLC - Up 12% Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 10% Hyundai Motor America - Up 8% Kia Motors America - Up 4% Volkswagen of America - Down 1.3% Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Brands: Jaguar - Up 67% BMW - Up 45.7% Subaru - Up 45.1% Cadillac - Up 37.8% Buick - Up 36.9% Land Rover - Up 32% Smart - Up 31.9% Honda - Up 29.1% Ram - Up 29% Mazda - Up 26.4% Nissan - Up 24.3% Mitsubishi - Up 24.3% Lexus - Up 22.9% Toyota - Up 22.8% Audi - Up 21.5% Mercedes-Benz - Up 20.5% GMC - Up 14.2% Ford - Up 13.5% Dodge - Up 12% Chevrolet - Up 10.4% Porsche - Up 10% Acura - Up 9% Jeep - Up 8% Hyundai - Up 8% Infiniti - Up 6.5% MINI - Up 5.3% Kia - Up 4% Chrysler - Up 2% Fiat - Up 1% Volkswagen - Down 1.3% Lincoln - Down 6.4% Sprinter - Down 34.7% Volvo - William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. He can be reached at [email protected] or you can follow him on twitter at @realmudmonster. View full article
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS AUGUST 2013 SALES Best-ever August and year-to-date results for Passat and TDI® Clean Diesels Best August and year-to-date for Passat with 10,194 and 76,364 units, respectively Jetta Sedan delivered 13,508 units for the month Tiguan delivered 2,948 units, marking the best August and year-to-date ever High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 30.4 percent of sales in August and 24.3 percent of sales year-to-date, the best August and year-to-date results on record Passat TDI sales reach 43.8 percent of mix with 4,470 units representing the best August and year-to-date results ever Volkswagen’s August sales total 40,342 units, representing a 1.6 percent decrease versus the prior year Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 40,342 units delivered in August, representing the third month the brand has surpassed 40,000 units over the past 40 years. “We had a stellar month with our TDI clean diesels, demonstrating that more consumers are appreciating real world benefits of these advanced engines,” said Jonathan Browning, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. “Overall, we are pleased to see that demand for the brand remains strong and selling over 40,000 vehicles for the month is an accomplishment our employees and dealers can be proud of. As we transition to 2014 Model Year vehicles, we are encouraged that the lineup brings a host of new features and added customer value with the launch of the new 1.8 and 2.0 TSI engines, Car-Net connectivity system and the expansion of our sporty R-line models.” The Chattanooga-built Passat continued to show strong results with 10,194 units delivered, an increase of 3 percent. In August the Passat TDI, the only clean diesel in the midsize sedan segment delivered 4,470 clean diesels, representing 43.8 percent of its sales mix. Total Jetta deliveries (including SportWagen) for August accounted for 16,280 units, up 5.4 percent for the year. The Jetta Turbo Hybrid continues to attract consumer interest with 712 deliveries in August. Total Beetle deliveries for August were 4,921 units, a 42.6 percent increase versus the prior year. In August, the Beetle was named a 2013 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, joining eight other Volkswagens that previously received the coveted award. In addition, last month Volkswagen celebrated the production of10 million cars at its Volkswagen de México manufacturing facility in Puebla, Mexico. The 10- millionth car was a Volkswagen Beetle GSR®, a limited edition, 1970s-inspired Beetle that goes on sale this month. The 2014 Beetle GSR is a retro-themed yellow and black model inspired by the “Yellow Black Racer” of the 1970s. The GSR features the new EA888 turbocharged and direct-injection 2.0-liter TSI® engine, giving it more power, torque and better fuel economy. Only 3,500 of the special edition Beetle GSRs were built globally. The Tiguan had the best August ever with 2,948 units sold; this also marks the best year-to-date with 20,744 units. Total sales of the Golf (including Golf R and GTI) were 3,010 units. The Touareg sold 705 units. Volkswagen’s high-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 30.4 percent of sales in August marking the best month ever for TDI sales and 24.3 percent year-to-date.
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Chrysler Group LLC Reports August 2013 U.S. Sales Increased 12 Percent; Best August Sales in Six Years Best August sales since 2007 41st-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in August compared with same month a year ago FIAT brand records its best sales month since launching the Fiat 500 in the U.S. in 2011 Six Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in August Ram Truck brand sales up 29 percent; largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in August All Jeep brand vehicles in production record double-digit percentage increases Ram Truck brand named “Most Ideal Popular Brand” in AutoPacific’s 2013 Ideal Vehicle Awards; Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler Town & Country named “Most Ideal Mid-Size SUV” and “Most Ideal Minivan” in their respective classes September 4, 2013 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 165,552 units, a 12 percent increase compared with sales in August 2012 (148,472 units), and the group’s best August sales since 2007. The Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in August compared with the same month a year ago. The Ram Truck brand’s 29 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand during the month. Chrysler Group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 41-consecutive months in August. “Last month we achieved our strongest retail sales in the past 60 months,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “All aspects of our business continue to improve as evidenced by our streak of 41-consecutive months of year-over-year sales gains.” Chrysler Group had six models that set sales records in August. The Dodge Journey mid-size crossover, with its 12 percent increase, had its best sales month ever. In addition, the Dodge Challenger, Dodge Dart, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot each recorded their best sales for the month of August. Chrysler Group finished the month with a 62-days supply of inventory (364,641 units). U.S. industry sales figures for August are projected at an estimated 16.1 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR). August 2013 U.S. Sales Highlights by Brand Ram Truck Brand Ram Truck brand sales were up 29 percent, the brand’s best August sales since 2007. August was the sixth-consecutive month in which the Ram Truck brand registered the largest percentage year-over-year sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand. Sales of the Ram pickup truck were up 31 percent, its 40th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains and its best August sales since 2006. Sales of the Light Duty Ram pickup were up 34 percent in August, driven by a sharp increase in Crew Cab pickups, while Heavy Duty Ram sales increased 26 percent. The Ram Truck brand was named the “Most Ideal Popular Brand” in AutoPacific’s 2013 Ideal Vehicle Awards in August. The Ideal Vehicle Awards are based on responses to AutoPacific’s New Vehicle Satisfaction Survey. AutoPacific asked owners to indicate a desire to change their vehicle in 15 different categories, ranging from power and acceleration to safety features and storage, after having owned and driven their vehicle for 90 days. Dodge Brand Dodge brand sales were up 12 percent in August, the brand’s best August sales since 2003 and its 27th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Dodge Challenger and Dodge Dart compact sedan each recorded their best August sales, while the Dodge Journey midsize crossover, with its 12 percent increase, had its best sales month ever. The Dart recorded its third straight month of year-over-year sales gains. The Dart added to its list of awards in August with a Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Dodge Charger sales were up 37 percent in August, while sales of the Dodge Durango full-size SUV increased 117 percent. Durango registered its best August sales in eight years. Jeep® Brand Jeep brand sales were up 8 percent in August, the brand’s best August sales in 11 years. All Jeep brand models in production recorded sales gains in August compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot each recorded their best sales ever for the month of August. Sales of the Patriot were up 42 percent, the largest percentage increase of any Jeep brand model for the month. Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee were up 40 percent, its best August sales since 2003. It also was the Grand Cherokee’s best sales month so far this year. The Grand Cherokee was named “Most Ideal Mid-Size SUV” in August for the third-consecutive year in AutoPacific’s 2013 Ideal Vehicle Awards. Chrysler Brand Chrysler brand sales were up 2 percent in August led by the Chrysler 300 full-size sedan’s 27 percent year-over-year sales gain. It was the 300’s best August sales since 2007 and best sales month so far this year. Sales of the Chrysler Town & Country minivan were up 11 percent, its best August sales since 2002, as well as the vehicle’s best sales month so far this year. The award-winning Town & Country in August captured an additional honor being named the “Most Ideal Minivan” in AutoPacific’s 2013 Ideal Vehicle Awards based on owners’ ratings of their 2013 vehicles. FIAT Brand The FIAT brand recorded its best sales month since launching the Fiat 500 in 2011 and its 18th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. FIAT brand sales were up 1 percent in August compared with the same month a year ago. Sales of the all-new 2014 Fiat 500L, the newest addition to the FIAT brand product lineup, increased 26 percent in August compared with sales in the previous month of July. FIAT studios across the U.S. began selling the 500L in June. The 2014 Fiat 500L was named in August by Kelley Blue Book to its list of the “10 Best Back-to-School Cars.” Kelley Blue Book’s editors praised the 500L’s iconic styling and Euro charm, as well as its fuel economy, safety, versatility, and value. The FIAT brand also unveiled in August the Fiat 500 Cattiva, which provides the 500 Sport and 500 Turbo models with a factory-tuned look, and the Fiat 500c GQ Edition, continuing the brand’s tradition of premium, limited-production lifestyle cars for discerning customers.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY AUGUST RETAIL SALES SURGE TO HIGHEST LEVELS SINCE 2006 Ford Motor Company August U.S. retail sales increase 20 percent – best retail sales month since August 2006; total sales up 12 percent Fusion sales achieve August sales record; strongest gains coming from the western region of the country Led by Fiesta and C-MAX hybrids, Ford small car sales jump 30 percent, driving coastal and millennial retail share gains F-Series sales top 70,000 vehicles for the second time this year All-new Lincoln MKZ posts best-ever August sales Ford announces 2013 fourth-quarter production of 785,000 vehicles, up 7 percent from 2012 DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 4, 2013 – Ford Motor Company’s August U.S. retail sales grew 20 percent – with total sales up 12 percent – for the best monthly retail performance since 2006. With inventories remaining tight in several key segments, retail sales gains were broad-based. Car sales were up 15 percent, utilities up 16 percent and trucks up 30 percent. Ford continued to see strong growth in the coastal regions. “Producing more Fusions at Flat Rock Assembly with its 1,400 new workers is a welcome opportunity, as Fusion showed great strength in August,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. marketing, sales and service. “Small cars and hybrids continue to outpace the market in the coastal regions of the U.S., with Ford brand retail small car sales growing at more than three times the rate of the U.S. small car industry.” Fusion had its best-ever August sales with 24,653 vehicles sold. Strongest growth for Fusion continues to be in the western region of the country, with retail sales up 63 percent. Ford’s overall small car sales – including Fiesta, Focus and C-MAX hybrids – were up 30 percent, with combined sales of 30,148 vehicles. C-MAX hybrids contributed 44 percent of Ford’s small car growth in August. Fiesta sales increased 61 percent, for the best August Fiesta sales ever. F-Series sales of 71,115 vehicles were up 22 percent, for the 25th consecutive monthly increase – and the second time this year sales have topped 70,000 vehicles. The last time F-Series had sales of more than 70,000 vehicles in two separate months in a calendar year was 2006. Lincoln MKZ sales were up 10 percent to 3,652 vehicles, for a best-ever August sales month. MKZ has now reported record sales for four of the last five months. Ford also announced it will build 785,000 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2013, a 7 percent increase (50,000 vehicles) from the fourth-quarter of 2012. Third-quarter production of 740,000 vehicles is unchanged from previous guidance.
