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MAZDA RECORDS BEST AUGUST SALES IN 12 YEARS IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported August U.S. sales of 31,305 vehicles, representing an increase of 11.4 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through August are up 9.6 percent versus last year, with 216,973 vehicles sold. "Mazda6 and CX-5 continue to grow as consumer favorites," said Ron Stettner, vice president of sales, MNAO. "We are seeing customers come out of premium vehicles to get into a Mazda because of the driving dynamics, styling and interior appointments. The quality of our products offer consumers a near-premium experience for a great value." Key August sales notes: August 2014 marked Mazda's best August since 2002 (12 years) with 31,305 vehicles sold and an increase of 11.4 percent year-over-year (YOY). Mazda6 recorded its best August in nine years (2005) with 5,631 vehicles sold, an increase of 32.5 percent YOY. Mazda CX-5 saw its best August ever with 10,709 vehicles sold and an increase of 25.9 percent YOY. August 2014 is the second-best month of CX-5 sales, ever. SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY proves to be the key between performance and fuel efficiency as customers demand a no compromise solution. More than 86.9 percent of Mazdas sold in August were equipped with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY. Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) August sales of 4,469 vehicles, up 22.0 percent YOY. Year-to-date CPO sales are up 16 percent versus last year, with 28,758 vehicles sold. Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported August sales of 3,567 vehicles, up 23.0 percent versus August of last year and the 19th consecutive month of YOY growth. August 2014 also marked the best-ever month of Mazda3 sales with 2,203 vehicles sold.
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All-time Record Sales for Honda Accord Leads American Honda to Near-Record August 09/03/2014 - TORRANCE, Calif. Honda Accord sets all-time monthly record with 51,075 units sold – up 32.5% in August Honda Division sales reach 151,551, just 263 units shy of second-best month in history New Acura TLX drives heavy dealer traffic in its first weeks on the market Acura ILX has best-ever August sales, rising 5.7% for the month American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported August 2014 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 167,038 units, an increase of 0.4 percent versus August of last year. The Honda division posted the third highest monthly sales result its 44-year history, on sales of 151,551 vehicles in August while Acura posted sales of 15,487 units in the same period. Year-to-date American Honda sales reached 1,042,382 units. Honda Accelerating its strong summer sales performance, the Honda brand topped 150,000 units in a single month for only the third time in its history, as Accord led the way selling at an all-time record pace in August. [The all-time record of 153,104 units was set in the midst of a severe gas price hike in May 2008.] 51,075 Accords were sold in August, an all-time monthly record and an increase of 32.5 percent. It was the eighth-straight monthly gain for Accord. Odyssey also showed strength in August, with 12,488 units sold for a gain of 12.9 percent. "The fundamental strengths of the Honda brand are on full display as the Accord strengthened its position as the best-selling car uniquely driven by retail sales to individual buyers," said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and general manager. "Our other core models, Civic, CR-V and Odyssey are also performing well and continue to drive our retail sales leadership in 2014. And the early market response to the redesigned 2015 Fit is a strong indicator of great things to come as supplies improve," added Conrad. Acura With the new Acura TLX arriving at dealers across the country last month, enthusiastic customers gave Acura dealers much to cheer about in August, as the new luxury performance sedan sold nearly as fast as dealers could unload them from transport trucks. While TLX supplies continue to ramp up, the best-selling MDX continued to set a near-record pace, and ILX enjoyed its best August on record. TLX went on-sale mid-August and is driving heavy dealer traffic to dealerships nationwide. The great majority of these early units were 3.5-liter V6 models as the 2.4-liter four cylinder began arriving later in the month and V6 SH-AWD models just starting to ship. With supplies improving, the Acura ILX posted its best ever August result on sales of 1,798 units, an increase of 5.7 percent. "With TLX less than a month on the market, our dealers are reporting incredible showroom traffic with customers trying to buy a TLX before we can get it on the dealer lot," said Mike Accavitti, Acura division senior vice president and general manager. "Customer interest is the strongest we’ve seen on a new model launch, and we’re just now starting to deliver the highly-rated TLX four-cylinder and V6 SH-AWD models."
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SUBARU REPORTS BEST-EVER SALES MONTH All-time monthly sales record of 50,246 Best Legacy, Forester and XV Crosstrek month ever Best Outback August ever Sixth consecutive month that Subaru brand sales exceed 40,000 sales 33rd consecutive month of year-over-year growth Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 50,246 vehicle sales for August 2014, a 22 percent increase over August 2013 sales of 41,061. August marks the best-ever sales month in company history, breaking the previous record set in July 2014 (45,714). Year-to-date Subaru sales totaled 333,968 – a 19 percent increase over the same period in 2013. Marking the company’s consistent growth, August 2014 is the 33rd consecutive month that Subaru has seen year-over-year growth. Following their first full month on sale, the all-new Subaru Legacy and Outback each set sales records for the month. Outback had its best August ever while Legacy posted its best month since August 1995. Additionally, August 2014 saw the best month ever for the Subaru Forester and XV Crosstrek. “We are thrilled to have hit this milestone in August”, said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “Thanks to our strong products and continued accolades, our sales momentum is strong and I am confident that Subaru will achieve an all-time sales record for 2014.” “We are very pleased with the strong retail traffic and demand for our vehicles,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales. “Our retailers continue to sell at record levels of efficiency and we cannot thank them enough for their outstanding sales efforts,” Walters continued.
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Mitsubishi Motors Continues Strong Sales Pace Best August sales in three years Redesigned Outlander experiences best year-to-date sales in six years CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) continues its upward sales momentum through the month of August with sales totaling 6,786 units, a 28.5 percent increase over the sales total from August 2013. The American-made Outlander Sport 5-passenger compact crossover/SUV was the brand's sales leader among its diverse model lineup with sales of 2,869 units in August – the best August sales month and the second best all-time month of sales since its release in 2010. Like the Outlander Sport, the extremely fuel-efficient Mirage 5-door sub-compact scored its second best all-time month of sales in August with 1,666 units sold. The recently redesigned Outlander 7-passenger crossover/SUV also demonstrated exceptional sales momentum with sales of 1,134 units for August. Sales for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick+"-rated Outlander are now up 19.9 percent year-to-date and represent the best January through August sales for the model since 2008. "Outlander Sport and Mirage continue to lead the way with consistently strong sales," said MMNA Executive Vice President of Sales, Don Swearingen. "And it is equally gratifying to see our redesigned Outlander crossover/SUV have its strongest sales run since 2008. Outlander offers excellent fuel efficiency and highly advanced safety technologies all at a very affordable price." Other highlights of August sales include: Total Mitsubishi sales are up 28.9 percent year-to-date Best August sales for the brand since 2011 Best Lancer Evolution sales in August since 2008 Outlander Sport sales are up 25 percent year-to-date
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KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES RECORD AUGUST SALES Year-to-Date Sales Up 6.9 Percent IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3, 2014 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record August sales of 54,667 units, a 5.1-percent increase over the same period last year. Kia’s year-to-date sales are up 6.9 percent, and the brand’s aggressive new product cadence continues this quarter with the scheduled launches of the all-new Sedona and Soul EV. As part of the rollout of Kia’s first all-electric, zero-emissions vehicle in the U.S., the latest installment of the award-winning advertising campaign featuring the brand’s music-loving hamsters is now airing. “With one of the freshest lineups in the industry, more and more customers are discovering the world-class quality, styling and technology Kia offers in every segment, from subcompact to luxury,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of sales and marketing, KMA. “The Kia brand continues to grow and mature, and the upcoming arrival of the Sedona will continue that trend while the Soul EV, which serves as the centerpiece of our Clean Mobility program, will strengthen our position as one of the 50 Best Global Green Brands1.”
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Chrysler Group LLC Reports August 2014 U.S. Sales Increased 20 Percent; Best August Sales Since 2002 53rd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Jeep® and Ram Truck brands each post sales gains in August compared with same month a year ago Jeep brand sales up 49 percent; best August sales ever Jeep Cherokee logs its best monthly sales since launch in October Ram pickup truck sales up 33 percent; best August sales since 2003 Dodge Journey crossover records best ever monthly sales Sales of the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 up 39 percent compared with sales in previous month of July; sales momentum continues to build September 3, 2014 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 198,379 units, a 20 percent increase compared with sales in August 2013 (165,552 units), and the group’s best August sales since 2002. The Chrysler, Jeep®, and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in August compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 49 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand during August and its best ever sales in the month of August. Chrysler Group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 53-consecutive months. “Chrysler Group sales soared 20 percent last month resulting in our strongest August sales in 12 years” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “Our Jeep brand continued its torrid sales pace recording its best August sales ever and our Ram Truck brand contributed with a massive 39 percent sales increase, both helping Chrysler Group achieve its 53rd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth” Seven Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in August, including best monthly sales ever by the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Patriot and Dodge Journey. This was the Journey’s seventh-consecutive sales record this year. The Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Dart, Chrysler Town & Country, and Ram Cargo Van each recorded their best ever sales in the month of August. The Jeep and Ram Truck brands logged the largest percentage sales gains of any Chrysler Group brands during the month. Sales of the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan were up 39 percent in August compared with the previous month of July. Chrysler Group finished the month of August with a 64 days supply of inventory (471,930 units). U.S. industry sales figures for August are internally projected at an estimated 17.4 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR). Jeep® Brand Jeep brand sales were up 49 percent, the brand’s best ever sales in the month of August and the second best sales month so far this year. The brand’s 49 percent increase was the largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand for the month. The Jeep brand has set a sales record in each month this year, including the all-time sales record in May. The all-new Jeep Cherokee and the Jeep Patriot each turned in their best monthly sales ever. The Patriot’s 27 percent sales gain was the largest percentage year-over-year sales increase of any Jeep brand model in August. The Jeep Wrangler logged its best ever sales for the month of August. Wrangler sales of 17,988 units were second only to the model’s all-time record set in May of this year. Grand Cherokee sales were up 1 percent for its best August sales since 2003. Ram Truck Brand The Ram pickup truck logged its best August sales since 2003. Sales of the Ram pickup were up 33 percent in August, its 52nd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Ram Light Duty sales increased 31 percent in August while Ram Heavy Duty pickups were up 39 percent. Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram ProMaster van and Ram Cargo Van, were up 39 percent in August, the brand’s best August sales since 2005. It also was the brand’s best sales month so far this year. Sales of the new ProMaster van were up 36 percent compared with the previous month of July. It was the ProMaster van’s second best sales month since it was launched in October last year. Production of Ram Heavy Duty trucks began August. The 2015 Ram Heavy Duty trucks own all three relevant titles in the segment: best-in-class power, towing capacity, and payload capacity, while delivering an impressive level of comfort and features unavailable elsewhere in the market. Chrysler Brand Chrysler brand sales were up 4 percent, the brand’s best August sales since 2007, driven by Chrysler 200 and Chrysler Town & Country sales. Sales of the Chrysler 200 (including the 2014 and 2015 models) were up 7 percent compared with the same month a year ago. Sales momentum of the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 continued to build in August. Sales of the new 200 were up 39 percent compared with the previous month of July. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) last month named the new 200 a Top Safety Pick +, its highest rating, when equipped with front crash prevention. The 200 is loaded with a comprehensive array of 60 active and passive safety and security features including driver-warning/assist systems and state-of-the-art occupant restraints. Sales of the Town & Country minivan were up 11 percent in August, the minivan’s best ever August sales. Dodge Brand Both the Dodge Journey and Dodge Dart set sales records last month. Journey sales were up 3 percent, the mid-size crossover’s best monthly sales ever. The Journey has been on a roll having set a sales record in each of the past seven months. Dodge Dart sales increased 22 percent, the compact car’s best ever sales in the month of August. The Dart’s increase was the largest percentage sales gain of any Dodge brand model in the month. The Dart has set a sales record in each of the past four months, including its best sales month ever in May. Sales of the Dodge Charger were up 10 percent, its best August sales in eight years. Dodge brand sales were down 6 percent in August compared with the same month a year ago. Dodge is upping its high-performance game again with the unveiling of the new 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat in August. The new Charger SRT Hellcat will feature the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8 engine that produces 707 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque – making it the quickest, fastest, most powerful production sedan in the world, as well as the most capable and technologically advanced four-door muscle car in America. FIAT Brand Sales of the Fiat 500 were up 12 percent in August compared with the same month a year ago. It was the 500’s best August sales since 2012. FIAT brand sales were down 20 percent, due to a Fiat 500L recall affecting an estimated 29,500 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. The vehicles will have their knee air bags replaced. This work will begin imminently.
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Maserati North America, Inc. - Up 268% (1,274 Vehicles Sold This Month; 7,807 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 36.5% (4,540 Vehicles Sold This Month; 31,759 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 28.5% (6,786 Vehicles Sold This Month; 52,807 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 22.37% (50,246 Vehicles Sold This Month; 333,968 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi of America - Up 22.1% (17,101 Vehicles Sold This Month; 116,066 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chrysler Group LLC - Up 20% (198,379 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,386,169 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 11.6% (30,292 Vehicles Sold This Month; 228,803 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan North America - Up 11.5% (134,388 Vehicles Sold This Month; 960,317 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda North American Operations - Up 11.4% (31,305 Vehicles Sold This Month; 216,973 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota Motor Sales - Up 6.3% (246,100 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,627,509 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai Motor America - Up 5.9% (70,003 Vehicles Sold This Month; 501,448 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW Group U.S. - Up 5.5% (32,220 Vehicles Sold This Month; 245,794 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia Motors America - Up 5.1% (54,667 Vehicles Sold This Month; 404,389 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) American Honda Motor Co. - Up 0.4% (167,038 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,042,382 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford Motor Company - Up 0.4% (222,174 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,704,442 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) General Motors Co. - Down 1.2% (272,423 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,984,451 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Down 10.1% (4,960 Vehicles Sold This Month; 39,184 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen of America - Down 12.8% (38,181 Vehicles Sold This Month; 244,878 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar Land Rover North America - Brands: Maserati - Up 268% (1,274 Vehicles Sold This Month; 7,807 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jeep - Up 49% (68,766 Vehicles Sold This Month; 461,156 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ram - Up 39% (46,594 Vehicles Sold This Month; 298,650 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche - Up 36.5% (4,540 Vehicles Sold This Month; 31,759 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Sprinter - Up 35.3% (1,880 Vehicles Sold This Month; 15,577 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Smart - Up 34.3% (1,334 Vehicles Sold This Month; 7,332 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi - Up 28.5% (6,786 Vehicles Sold This Month; 52,807 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru - Up 22.37% (50,246 Vehicles Sold This Month; 333,968 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi - Up 22.1% (17,101 Vehicles Sold This Month; 116,066 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan - Up 15.3% (125,224 Vehicles Sold This Month; 883,274 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda - Up 11.4% (31,305 Vehicles Sold This Month; 216,973 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW - Up 11.0% (27,214 Vehicles Sold This Month; 211,005 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) GMC - Up 10.4% (47,700 Vehicles Sold This Month; 328,152 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lexus - Up 10.1% (32,809 Vehicles Sold This Month; 198,831Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Honda - Up 9.5% (151,557 Vehicles Sold This Month; 936,464 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz - Up 9.4% (27,078 Vehicles Sold This Month; 194,285 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai - Up 5.9% (70,003 Vehicles Sold This Month; 501,448 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota - Up 5.7% (213,291 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,428,678 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia - Up 5.1% (54,667 Vehicles Sold This Month; 404,389 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chrysler - Up 4% (29,762 Vehicles Sold This Month; 194,285 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford - Up 0.4% (214,028 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,643,911 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lincoln - Down 0.6% (8,146 Vehicles Sold This Month; 60,531 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chevrolet - Down 1% (185,930 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,388,930 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Dodge - Down 6% (49,895 Vehicles Sold This Month; 399,937 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Acura - Down 9.2% (15,487 Vehicles Sold This Month; 105,918 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo - Down 10.1% (4,960 Vehicles Sold This Month; 39,184 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Buick - Down 10.2% (22,143 Vehicles Sold This Month; 153,298 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen - Down 12.8% (38,181 Vehicles Sold This Month; 244,878 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) MINI - Down 16.9% (5,006 Vehicles Sold This Month; 34,969 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Cadillac - Down 17.8% (16,650 Vehicles Sold This Month; 114,008 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Fiat - Down 20% (3,362 Vehicles Sold This Month; 29,585 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Infiniti - Down 22.9% (9,164 Vehicles Sold This Month; 77,043 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar - Land Rover - William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. 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Maserati North America, Inc. - Up 268% (1,274 Vehicles Sold This Month; 7,807 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 36.5% (4,540 Vehicles Sold This Month; 31,759 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 28.5% (6,786 Vehicles Sold This Month; 52,807 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 22.37% (50,246 Vehicles Sold This Month; 333,968 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi of America - Up 22.1% (17,101 Vehicles Sold This Month; 116,066 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chrysler Group LLC - Up 20% (198,379 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,386,169 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 11.6% (30,292 Vehicles Sold This Month; 228,803 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan North America - Up 11.5% (134,388 Vehicles Sold This Month; 960,317 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda North American Operations - Up 11.4% (31,305 Vehicles Sold This Month; 216,973 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota Motor Sales - Up 6.3% (246,100 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,627,509 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai Motor America - Up 5.9% (70,003 Vehicles Sold This Month; 501,448 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW Group U.S. - Up 5.5% (32,220 Vehicles Sold This Month; 245,794 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia Motors America - Up 5.1% (54,667 Vehicles Sold This Month; 404,389 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) American Honda Motor Co. - Up 0.4% (167,038 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,042,382 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford Motor Company - Up 0.4% (222,174 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,704,442 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) General Motors Co. - Down 1.2% (272,423 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,984,451 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Down 10.1% (4,960 Vehicles Sold This Month; 39,184 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen of America - Down 12.8% (38,181 Vehicles Sold This Month; 244,878 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar Land Rover North America - Brands: Maserati - Up 268% (1,274 Vehicles Sold This Month; 7,807 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jeep - Up 49% (68,766 Vehicles Sold This Month; 461,156 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ram - Up 39% (46,594 Vehicles Sold This Month; 298,650 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche - Up 36.5% (4,540 Vehicles Sold This Month; 31,759 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Sprinter - Up 35.3% (1,880 Vehicles Sold This Month; 15,577 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Smart - Up 34.3% (1,334 Vehicles Sold This Month; 7,332 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi - Up 28.5% (6,786 Vehicles Sold This Month; 52,807 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru - Up 22.37% (50,246 Vehicles Sold This Month; 333,968 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi - Up 22.1% (17,101 Vehicles Sold This Month; 116,066 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan - Up 15.3% (125,224 Vehicles Sold This Month; 883,274 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda - Up 11.4% (31,305 Vehicles Sold This Month; 216,973 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW - Up 11.0% (27,214 Vehicles Sold This Month; 211,005 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) GMC - Up 10.4% (47,700 Vehicles Sold This Month; 328,152 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lexus - Up 10.1% (32,809 Vehicles Sold This Month; 198,831Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Honda - Up 9.5% (151,557 Vehicles Sold This Month; 936,464 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz - Up 9.4% (27,078 Vehicles Sold This Month; 194,285 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai - Up 5.9% (70,003 Vehicles Sold This Month; 501,448 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota - Up 5.7% (213,291 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,428,678 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia - Up 5.1% (54,667 Vehicles Sold This Month; 404,389 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chrysler - Up 4% (29,762 Vehicles Sold This Month; 194,285 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford - Up 0.4% (214,028 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,643,911 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lincoln - Down 0.6% (8,146 Vehicles Sold This Month; 60,531 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chevrolet - Down 1% (185,930 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,388,930 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Dodge - Down 6% (49,895 Vehicles Sold This Month; 399,937 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Acura - Down 9.2% (15,487 Vehicles Sold This Month; 105,918 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo - Down 10.1% (4,960 Vehicles Sold This Month; 39,184 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Buick - Down 10.2% (22,143 Vehicles Sold This Month; 153,298 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen - Down 12.8% (38,181 Vehicles Sold This Month; 244,878 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) MINI - Down 16.9% (5,006 Vehicles Sold This Month; 34,969 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Cadillac - Down 17.8% (16,650 Vehicles Sold This Month; 114,008 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Fiat - Down 20% (3,362 Vehicles Sold This Month; 29,585 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Infiniti - Down 22.9% (9,164 Vehicles Sold This Month; 77,043 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar - Land Rover - William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. 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Mercedes-Benz Delivers Best-Ever August Sales With 27,078 Units, Up 9.4% Sprinter Vans, smart post double-digit gains MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz today reported record-breaking August sales volumes with 27,078 units sold across its passenger car and light truck lineups, a 9.4% gain from the 24,761 vehicles sold the same month last year. Adding 1,880 units for Sprinter Vans and 1,334 units at smart – up 35.3% and 34.3%, respectively – total August sales for Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) hit a record 30,292, increasing 11.6% from the 27,144 retails in August 2013. Year-to-date, Mercedes-Benz sales totaled 205,894, up 8.2%. Volumes of 15,577 at Sprinter and 7,332 at smart propelled MBUSA to a grand total of 228,803. "A record sales pace and strong customer focus has honed our competitive edge in the luxury market," said Stephen Cannon, president and CEO of MBUSA. "With the new C-Class rolling onto dealer lots and our first entry into the compact utility segment just weeks away, we're in the early stages of a product offensive that will take the brand to its highest year on record." August sales for the Mercedes-Benz brand were led by the C-, E- and M-Class model lines. The E-Class took the lead with 6,481 units for the month, followed by 5,151 units for the C-Class, which enters an all-new generation for model year 2015 now available in showrooms. The brand's best-selling SUV, the M-Class, completed the top three at 3,438. At the high end, the CLS-Class four-door coupe posted monthly sales gains of 47.8% with 1,150 vehicles, while the flagship S-Class continued to show strong momentum at 1,855 (up 312.2%). Mercedes-Benz AMG high-performance models delivered August sales of 736, while year-to-date volumes increased 64.4% to 7,224. Sales of the company's BlueTEC diesel models totaled 979 for the month with year-to-date volumes reaching 10,263. Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) recorded sales volumes of 13,018 vehicles in August, up 40.6% from the 9,261 units sold during the same month last year. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 79,704 units, an increase of 20.3% from the 66,241 vehicles sold through August 2013.
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Porsche Reports August Sales -- up 36.5% over 2013 U.S. Porsche dealers sell 4,540 vehicles ATLANTA, Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor in the United States of Porsche 918 Spyder, 911, Boxster and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up, today announced August 2014 sales of 4,540 vehicles. During the first eight months of 2014, PCNA has delivered 31,759 vehicles in the U.S., an increase of 11.6 percent over last year (28,456). August was noteworthy due to strong 911 sales, which were 32 percent higher than last August. "It is gratifying to see our iconic sports car continue to be a strong performer," said Detlev von Platen, President and CEO, Porsche Cars North America, "particularly the race-bred 911 GT3, of which 206 were delivered by our dealers." Deliveries of 1,485 Cayenne SUVs in August were on par with last year's sales of 1,435. The sporty Macan recorded August sales of 969 and has reached a share of over twelve percent of the year's total sales volume in only its fourth month on the market. Finally, the limited edition super sports car 918 Spyder continues to be delivered to the first U.S. customers. Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales in the U.S. were 1,113 for August 2014, an increase of 18.2 percent from the same period last year.
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Toyota Posts Best-Ever Sales In August 2014 Toyota is No. 1 retail manufacturer; Toyota SUVs record best sales month ever TORRANCE, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2014) – Toyota, Scion and Lexus today reported total August 2014 sales results of 246,100 units, an increase of 10.2 percent over August 2013 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 27 selling days in August 2014 versus 28 selling days in August 2013, sales increased 6.3 percent over year-ago month. Toyota division posted August 2014 sales of 213,291 units, up 9.6 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota division sales increased 5.7 percent over August 2013. “The industry had its best August in over a decade with sales topping 1.5 million vehicles," said Bill Fay, Toyota division group vice president and general manager. "Boosted by standout SUV sales and a record-shattering month for RAV4, Toyota was the number 1 retail manufacturer in August." Lexus reported August sales of 32,809 units, a 14.2 percent increase on a DSR basis and a 10.1 percent increase on a raw-volume basis, both year-over-year. “It was a great market from top to bottom in August,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “Lexus had its second straight record-setting month as both passenger cars and luxury utility vehicles posted solid gains.” Other Highlights: Camry posts sales of more than 44,000 units All-new Corolla up over 23 percent Avalon up nearly 13 percent Prius posts sales of nearly 24,000 units Toyota SUVs up about 28 percent, posts best month ever All-new RAV4 up 51.5 percent, tops the previous best-ever record set just last month 4Runner up 67 percent All-new Highlander posts sales of 11,489 units All-new Tundra up 4 percent for the month Tacoma posts sales of over 14,000 units All-new Lexus IS increased 20 percent Lexus ES posts sales of more than 7,600 units Lexus GS up nearly 14 percent Lexus luxury utility vehicles up almost 12 percent Lexus GX posts triple-digit gains for the tenth month in a row Lexus RX about 4 percent
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Mercedes-Benz Delivers Best-Ever August Sales With 27,078 Units, Up 9.4% Sprinter Vans, smart post double-digit gains MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz today reported record-breaking August sales volumes with 27,078 units sold across its passenger car and light truck lineups, a 9.4% gain from the 24,761 vehicles sold the same month last year. Adding 1,880 units for Sprinter Vans and 1,334 units at smart – up 35.3% and 34.3%, respectively – total August sales for Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) hit a record 30,292, increasing 11.6% from the 27,144 retails in August 2013. Year-to-date, Mercedes-Benz sales totaled 205,894, up 8.2%. Volumes of 15,577 at Sprinter and 7,332 at smart propelled MBUSA to a grand total of 228,803. "A record sales pace and strong customer focus has honed our competitive edge in the luxury market," said Stephen Cannon, president and CEO of MBUSA. "With the new C-Class rolling onto dealer lots and our first entry into the compact utility segment just weeks away, we're in the early stages of a product offensive that will take the brand to its highest year on record." August sales for the Mercedes-Benz brand were led by the C-, E- and M-Class model lines. The E-Class took the lead with 6,481 units for the month, followed by 5,151 units for the C-Class, which enters an all-new generation for model year 2015 now available in showrooms. The brand's best-selling SUV, the M-Class, completed the top three at 3,438. At the high end, the CLS-Class four-door coupe posted monthly sales gains of 47.8% with 1,150 vehicles, while the flagship S-Class continued to show strong momentum at 1,855 (up 312.2%). Mercedes-Benz AMG high-performance models delivered August sales of 736, while year-to-date volumes increased 64.4% to 7,224. Sales of the company's BlueTEC diesel models totaled 979 for the month with year-to-date volumes reaching 10,263. Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) recorded sales volumes of 13,018 vehicles in August, up 40.6% from the 9,261 units sold during the same month last year. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 79,704 units, an increase of 20.3% from the 66,241 vehicles sold through August 2013.
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HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA REPORTS AUGUST SALES Best August in Company History Company Tops 500,000 Sales Faster than any other Time in its History Sonata, Genesis Sedan, Tucson and Santa Fe all up double digits FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept 3, 2014 – Hyundai Motor America today announced an all-time August sales record of 70,003 units, up six percent versus the same record-setting period in 2013 and only the second time ever the company has topped the 70,000 mark. “Sales continued to gain momentum as the month progressed and we finished the Labor Day holiday weekend strong,” said Bob Pradzinski, vice president of national sales, Hyundai Motor America. “The all-new Sonata, Genesis and our CUVs played a big role in helping us score a record August.” Hyundai’s Santa Fe and Tucson CUVs recorded sales increases of 15 and 35 percent, respectively, while the Sonata (up 25 percent) and Genesis sedans (up 15 percent) continued their impressive roll-outs.
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Maserati North America, Inc. Reports Most Successful Sales Month in its History with Record 312% Gain YTD ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh off the heels of California's Monterey Car Week – where the Trident celebrated its 100th Anniversary with the North American debut of the stunning Alfieri GT concept – Maserati strikes again by reporting its most successful month ever with (1,274 units) sold. Throughout the year, Maserati North America, Inc. has maintained strong sales momentum, with 2014 sales already surpassing total sales of 2012 and 2013 combined. August closed with a record 268% increase compared to the same month last year and a 312% gain year to date (YTD). The continued traction of the Maserati Ghibli is largely the force behind the brand's unprecedented growth in North America. With a starting price of $66,900, the Ghibli is an accessible offering befitting to a younger and more diverse consumer. "The Ghibli places the dream of owning a Maserati within easier reach to more buyers, and as word of its unique balance of performance, exotic appeal and attainability continues to spread, Ghibli sales continue to grow," states Peter Grady, President & CEO of Maserati North America, Inc. "Together with the range-topping Quattroporte, GranTurismo range and Alfieri concept, this is an exciting new day and age for Maserati." Marking 100 years of automotive excellence is a rare and distinguishing achievement, particularly as the company looks ahead with a comprehensive product plan including the upcoming new Alfieri concept. This centenary 2+2 GT concept explores Maserati's stylistic heritage and hints at the brand's future design language. In the nearer term, new updates and enhancements are forthcoming for the model year 2015 Ghibli and Quattroporte models, with more surprises still in store for the remainder of 2014.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for August 2014 of 134,388 units, an increase of 11.5 percent over the prior year and an August record. Nissan highlights: Nissan Division set an August record with 125,224 sales in the month, an increase of 15.3 percent. Nissan has posted year-over-year increases in retail sales for 22 consecutive months. Rogue sales were the best of any month in the history of the nameplate at 21,419, an increase of 24 percent over the previous August. Nissan LEAF set an all-time monthly record with 3,186 sales, an increase of 31.7 percent. Altima sales set an August record with 32,153 in August, up 3.8 percent over the prior year. Versa subcompact sales were up 46.4 percent to 14,630. Sentra sales totaled 17,182 in August, up 36.3 percent.
