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Chevrolet up 20 percent Buick up 32 percent; GMC up 23 percent Cadillac, Trucks and SUVs Drive Record ATPs DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers in the United States delivered 274,483 vehicles last month for the company’s best December sales in seven years. Total sales were up 19 percent compared to a year ago. Retail sales were up 23 percent and fleet deliveries were up 6 percent. “Chevrolet was strong in every segment of the market, from pickups and SUVs to cars and crossovers. Buick and GMC also had strong sales across the board, and our growth far outpaced the industry average,” said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president of Sales Operations. “Everything you need to have a great month was in place: Consumers felt good about the direction of the economy, interest rates and fuel prices were low, and our dealers did a great job introducing customers to our incredible range of new and redesigned vehicles.” GM’s unique three-pickup strategy – with new models spanning the light-duty, heavy-duty and mid-size segments – drove combined deliveries to almost 87,000 units in December, a 43-percent increase compared with a year ago. Five GM vehicles – the Chevrolet Corvette and Spark, the Buick Enclave and Encore and the GMC Sierra – had their highest December sales ever. Seven GM vehicles – the Chevrolet Cruze, Equinox, Sonic and Spark, the GMC Terrain, and the Buick Enclave and Encore – had their best-ever annual sales in 2014. Sales to individual consumers drove GM’s results, and were the highest in 75 months. Chevrolet, Buick and GMC retail deliveries were up 25 percent, 28 percent and 29 percent, respectively, compared with a 10 percent increase for the industry as a whole. Chevrolet had its best December retail sales since 2005 and Buick and GMC had their best December retail sales since 2004. GM commercial sales, which are about 24 percent of fleet sales, were also strong. Deliveries were up 38 percent compared with a year ago, driven by a 65 percent increase in pickup sales. December marked the company’s 14th consecutive month of higher year over year sales in the commercial segment. Additional December Highlights (vs. 2013 except as noted) Chevrolet: In the pickup market, dealers delivered nearly 58,000 Silverados, for the truck’s best December since 2005. In addition, the Colorado, which is Motor Trend’s 2015 Truck of the Year, saw sales of more than 4,000 units, as availability improved throughout the month. In the SUV market, all of Chevrolet’s redesigned SUVs posted double-digit gains, with Tahoe up 30 percent and Suburban up 16 percent. In the crossover market, the Traverse was up 11 percent and the Equinox was up 24 percent. In addition, dealers delivered 739 all-new Trax small crossovers, which started shipping during the month. In the passenger car market, Spark deliveries were up 76 percent, Sonic was up 23 percent, Malibu was up 9 percent and Impala was up 23 percent. In the sports car segment, Camaro was up 32 percent and Corvette was up 18 percent. GMC: Sierra deliveries were up 31 percent to more than 23,000 units. Yukon deliveries were up 31 percent. The GMC Canyon, named Autoweek magazine’s “Best of the Best” Truck for 2015, had sales of more than 1,500 units. Buick: Every Buick car and crossover posted a sales increase, with the largest gains posted by the Enclave, up 53 percent, for its best month ever, and the LaCrosse, up 61 percent. Cadillac: Escalade deliveries increased 62 percent. Sales of the CTS sedan increased 4 percent in December. Average Transaction Prices (ATPs): GM has now posted 27 consecutive months of year-over-year average transaction price (ATP) increases. ATPs were a record $36,300, according to J.D. Power PIN estimates through December 21, up more than $1,000 per unit compared to November and up about $3,000 versus a year ago. Incentives: Month over month, GM reduced incentive spending as a percentage of ATPs more than the industry average, according to PIN estimates, and the company has had the lowest incentives of all domestic automakers on an ATP basis in 10 of the last 12 months. Incentive spending as a percentage of ATPs was 10.4 percent in December, down 0.8 points month over month, while industry average spending was 9.8 percent of ATP, down 0.4 points. Fleet and Commercial: Sales to government customers were up 11 percent and sales to rental customers were down 13 percent. On a volume and mix basis, GM had its most successful year in the fleet business since 2008, and was No. 1 in deliveries, surpassing Ford Motor Company. Industry Sales: GM estimates that the seasonally adjusted annual selling rate (SAAR) for light vehicles in December was 16.9 million. Light vehicle sales for the year were an estimated 16.6 million, above the upper end of the 16.0 million – 16.5 million range the company forecasted at the beginning of the year. “The momentum the economy carried through 2014 accelerated in the fourth quarter,” said Mustafa Mohatarem, GM’s chief economist. “Car-buying fundamentals remain strong and we expect higher industry sales in 2015.” GM will announce its full-year forecast during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
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Mercedes-Benz Delivers Record-Breaking 2014 Sales Volume Of 330,391, Up 5.7% MBUSA up 6.7%; Sprinter, smart post double-digit gains MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz today reported record-breaking 2014 sales of 330,391, up 5.7% from the 312,534 units sold in 2013. Annual Sprinter sales increased 18% to 25,745, combining with 10,453 units at smart, up 12.8%, for a best-ever year-to-date grand total of 366,589 for Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA). "The past year brought key milestones for Mercedes-Benz on both the product and customer service fronts," said Stephen Cannon, president and CEO of MBUSA. "Capped by another round of record sales, we're more aligned than ever in pairing a 'best or nothing' model lineup with the best ownership experience in the business." Sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, ranging from the entry-level CLA four-door coupe to the brand's S-Class flagship, increased to 212,086 from the 206,221 vehicles sold in 2013. On the light truck side, retail volumes hit 118,305, up 11.3% from 106,315 units last year. Annual volume leaders included the C-, E- and M-Class model lines. The C-Class, which received a full redesign for the 2015 model year, took the top spot with 75,065 units, followed by the E-Class at 66,400. The best-selling Mercedes-Benz SUV, the M-Class, rounded out the top three at 46,726, up 13.1% from the 41,326 vehicles sold the previous year. At the high end, the S-Class saw yearly sales increase 90% to 25,276 from 13,303 in 2013. A best-ever December for Mercedes-Benz delivered monthly sales of 34,009, compared to 33,007 in December 2013. The C-Class remained the volume leader with 8,224 units, up 13.8% from 7,229 the same month last year. The M-Class came second at 5,625—an increase of 25.4%—followed close behind by the E-Class at 5,119. December sales for Sprinter Vans hit a record 3,288, climbing 16.3% from the 2,828 units sold the same month last year. Adding 973 units for smart, up 13.8% from 855 in December 2013, MBUSA posted a monthly grand total of 38,270. Mercedes-Benz AMG high-performance models closed out 2014 with an annual volume of 11,303, jumping 44.9% from 7,802 units the previous year. For the month, AMG sales totaled 1,122, compared to 1,109 in December 2013. Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC diesel models delivered a total of 14,544 vehicles in 2014, with December sales reaching 1,183. Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) vehicles recorded annual sales of 119,257, an increase of 20.4% from the 99,075 units sold in 2013. On a monthly basis, MBCPO achieved a record December with 11,379 units, up 17% from the same month last year.
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Mitsubishi Motors Ends 2014 With Dramatic Sales Increase Total sales for 2014 is 77,643 units -- a 24.8 percent increase over 2013 December 2014 marks tenth consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases December sales of 6,545 units mark the best December since 2006 Outlander Sport has best-ever December sales month at 2,755 units CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is pleased to report total vehicle sales for 2014 at 77,643 units, marking a 24.8 percent sales increase over 2013. The brand's strong momentum through 2014 was carried into the month of December, which was the tenth consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases with a total of 6,545 units sold. Highlights of 2014 sales include a 24.5 percent increase from 2013 for the Outlander Sport and a 6.4 percent increase from 2013 for Outlander. December 2014 was the best-ever December for the Outlander Sport with 2,755 units sold, and Mirage continued its strong sales pace with 1,135 units sold. "December marked the tenth consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases and helped us close out the year with an increase of nearly 25% over the previous year," said Don Swearingen, Executive Vice President MMNA. "Our core models lead the way with Outlander Sport having its best-ever sales year since its introduction, Mirage selling well beyond expectations and Outlander coming in strong up over 6% for the year. "As we move into 2015 we will start to introduce new versions of the Outlander with more refinement and power in what will be the first of a series of launches that will incorporate the brand's new design language and vehicle packaging."
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Jaguar Land Rover Reports U.S. Sales for December 2014 Jaguar Land Rover U.S. December sales increase 2 percent for best December since 2006 Jaguar up 9 percent on growth of F-TYPE for best December since 2005 In December, the Range Rover Evoque hits new all-time monthly high of 1,426 units, up 20 percent from December, 2013 Jaguar Land Rover 2014 full year U.S. sales increases to 67,238 units from 66,962 units in 2013 For full year 2014, Land Rover brand increases 3 percent to setnew U.S. annual sales record of 51,465 units. For 2014, Jaguar F-TYPE delivers an annual sales increase of 83 percent on growth of both coupe and convertible. (MAHWAH, NJ) - January 5, 2015 - Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported December 2014 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales reached 5,754 units statistically unchanged from 5,764 units in December 2013; Jaguar sales were 1,683 units, up 9 percent from 1,544 units in December 2013. Jaguar Land Rover North America December U.S. sales for both brands hit 7,437 units, a 2 percent increase from 7,308 units in December 2013. For the full year 2104, Jaguar Land Rover U.S. sales were up with 67,238 units sold in 2014 compared to 66,962 in 2013. For the full year 2014 the Land Rover brand established an all-time annual high for U.S. sales of 51,465. "We are very pleased Jaguar Land Rover finished 2014 with continued demand for our newest models from both brands and set a new U.S. record for the Land Rover brand," said Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO of Jaguar Land Rover North America. "Our organization and retailers now look to 2015 to build on this success and launch the Land Rover Discovery Sport as well as new versions of popular models including the 16 MY Range Rover Sport SVR and the 16 MY Jaguar F-TYPE with available all-wheel drive and manual transmission." U.S. BRAND HIGHLIGHTS Land Rover For the month of December, Land Rover sales hit its highest monthly sales total of the year with 5,754 units sold. The Range Rover Evoque hit 1,426 units in December, increasing 20 percent and establishing a new all-time U.S. monthly sales record for the SUV. For the full year 2014, Land Rover brand U.S. sales reached a new all-time high of 51,465 units. Full year sales were led by the brand volume leader Range Rover Sport with 17,897 sales up 12 percent; Range Rover with 12,830 sales up 5 percent and Range Rover Evoque with 12,440 sales up 9 percent. Jaguar For the month of December, Jaguar increased 9 percent to 1,683, its highest monthly sales total of the year, led by a 142 percent increase of the Jaguar F-TYPE to 448 units. For the full year 2014, Jaguar is down 7 percent, slightly off of significantly-increased 2013 sales pace. In 2014 Jaguar launched one new model, the coupe version of the Jaguar F-TYPE. For the full year, Jaguar F-TYPE coupe and convertible sales hit 4,112 sales, up 83 percent from 2,250 convertible units in 2013. In 2015, the 16 MY Jaguar F-TYPE will newly be available with options of all-wheel drive and a manual transmission.
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BMW Group U.S. Reports December and 2014 Sales BMW Group U.S. breaks sales record BMW brand sets new sales record MINI brand sets new December record Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 5, 2015… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported December sales of 48,141 vehicles, an increase of 9.5% percent from the 43,981 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. At year end, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 5.3 percent on sales of 395,850 compared to 375,782 in 2013, a new record for the BMW Group U.S. “The record result in 2014 for BMW proves that solid growth is still possible when you have the right products that provide good value for the customer,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “The increases across the BMW line make us optimistic about what’s possible in 2015. I am also very glad to see that MINI set a new sales record in December and I have no doubt MINI will have a great year now that the new models are becoming available.” BMW Brand Sales Sales of BMW brand vehicles in December totaled 41,526 compared to 37,389 vehicles sold in December, 2013. For the year, the BMW brand is up 9.8 percent in 2014 on sales of 339,738 compared to 309,280 sold in 2013. The new total smashes the previous sales record set in 2013 (309,280). In December, best performing vehicles included the 3 and 4 Series, up 16.3 percent to 19,464 units. In the SAV category, the popular X5 was up 18.1 percent for the year to 47,031 units. MINI Brand Sales – best December MINI USA reported its best December with sales of 6,615 automobiles, an increase of .3 percent from the 6,592 sold in the same month a year ago. For the year, MINI sales in the U.S. are down 15.6 percent to 56,112 compared to 66,502 in 2013.
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U.S. PORSCHE DEALERS SELL 47,007 VEHICLES IN 2014 Porsche Cars North America Reports December and Annual Sales Atlanta. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor in the United States of the Porsche 918 Spyder, 911, Boxster, and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up, today announced 3,275 vehicles were delivered in December 2014. This rounds-out the year for PCNA with 47,007 vehicle deliveries in 2014, an increase of 11.1 percent over 2013 (42,323). “For the third consecutive year, PCNA set a new annual retail sales record by a double digit margin,” Joe Lawrence, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, commented on the annual sales. “We will use this momentum to continue success in 2015.” This year marked the debut of the all new Macan, which has maintained strong demand since its introduction in May and had 7,241 deliveries in 2014. The end of 2014 included the arrival of the comprehensively revised 2015 Cayenne models, resulting in 16,205 Cayenne vehicle deliveries for the year. There were 10,433 deliveries of 911 sports cars, which include the new Targa, Carrera GTS, and GT3 models. Boxster and Cayman sales yielded 7,292 combined deliveries with the introduction of a GTS for each model. The Panamera had 5,740 deliveries for the year supported by the S E-Hybrid plug-in model. Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales in the U.S. were 1,111 for December 2014, an increase of 14.6 percent from the same period last year. CPO sales for the year totaled 11,843 vehicles, an increase of 16.9 percent compared to 2013.
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Kia Motors America Posts Best-Ever Full-Year Sales In 2014 Annual Sales Up 8.4 Percent as Kia Surpasses Half a Million Vehicles for Third Straight Year; Optima Achieves All-time Single Nameplate Sales Record IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) capped a record-setting year with best-ever December sales of 45,587 vehicles – up 35.6 percent over the same period in 2013 – and the highest annual sales total in company history of 580,234 vehicles, up 8.4 percent year-over-year and 4.0 percent over the previous record set in 2012. Leading the historic performance were the U.S.-built* Optima, which established a new single nameplate record of 159,020 units, and the iconic Soul, which saw sales increase for the fifth straight year. "Kia's momentum consistently outpaced the industry throughout 2014, and we finished strong with showroom traffic surging in December thanks to rising consumer confidence, historically low gas prices, and one of the youngest and best-looking lineups in the industry," said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of sales and marketing, KMA. "More customers turned to Kia last year than ever before as we celebrated our 20th anniversary in the U.S., and our record-breaking performance demonstrates the speed at which our brand has transformed and matured into a proven leader in design, quality, technology and value."
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Hyundai Motor America Reports Best Year And December Ever Sonata and Elantra top 200,000 in sales Santa Fe and Tucson up double-digits for the year FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced a record December sales month of 64,507 units, up two percent versus the record-setting period in 2013. This is the fifth consecutive year of record U.S. sales up over the previous year and totaling 725,718. "We ended the year on a high note," said Bob Pradzinski, vice president of national sales. "And it was evident that the CUV segment was red hot with our exceptional sales for the year for both Santa Fe and Tucson." The Santa Fe and Tucson finished the year with sales of 107,906 and 47,306 up 21.5 percent and 13 percent, respectively. The all-new Sonata and Genesis sedans saw sales increases for the month of December up 24 and 17 percent, respectively. With the North American International Auto Show just around the corner, Hyundai is making plans to reveal the all-new 2016 Sonata Hybrid and Sonata PHEV, in addition to a special concept, setting the stage for another strong year. Certified Pre-Owned sales ended the year at 95,486, a 26 percent increase over the previous year.
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MAZDA REPORTS BEST ANNUAL SALES IN 20 YEARS Mazda Eclipses 300,000 CY Sales IN U.S.; December 2014 Best Sales Since 2012; CX-5 Records Best-Ever Sales Year IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported calendar year (CY) 2014 total (combined fleet and retail) sales in the U.S. of 305,801, up 7.7 percent over 2013 and the best result since 1994 (20 years), the last time the company sold more than 300,000 vehicles in a single calendar year. MNAO retail-only sales reached 278,880 units, representing an increase of 6.0 percent over 2013, and the best retail sales year since 1994, further showing the company's reduced reliance on fleet sales. Combined December U.S. sales of 24,808 vehicles represent an increase of 8.0 percent versus last year, and the best December since 2012 (27,253). "2014 can only be described as historical when it comes to Mazda sales," said Ron Stettner, vice president of sales, MNAO. "Mazda3, Mazda6 and CX-5 have out-performed all year and, as a result, we surpassed 300,000 vehicle sales for the first time since 1994. The support of our dealers, along with the strongest, most-competitive showroom we have ever offered is the driving force behind our success; I'm confident we'll continue this momentum through 2015 and beyond." Key December and CY2014 sales notes: MNAO achieved its best retail-only sales year since 1994 with 278,880 units. In 1994, MNAO sold 310,985 vehicles to retail customers. MNAO achieved its best combined fleet and retail year of sales since 1994 with a total of 305,801 vehicles sold. In 1994, MNAO sold 375,416 units. MNAO's best-ever sales year was 1986, with 379,883 sales. Mazda reported sales of 24,808 in December 2014. This performance represents an increase of 8.0 percent year-over-year (YOY). SKYACTIV®Technology accounted for 87.7 percent of total December sales. On a year-over-year basis, SKYACTIV Technology vehicle sales grew 30 percent when compared to 2013, accounting for 84 percent of total sales in 2014. December 2014 was the second-best December for Mazda3, with 9,719 units sold. The best December sales for Mazda3 came in 2012 when MNAO sold 10,297 units. CY2014 CX-5 sales nearly eclipsed 100,000 sales with a total of 99,122, an increase of 24.6 percent over CY2013 (79,544). December 2014 was the best December sales ever for CX-5 with 7,721 units, an increase of 14.9 percent YOY (Dec. 2013 – 6,720). Mazda6 had its best year of sales since 2007 with 53,224 units sold in CY2014. That number represents an increase of 22.0 percent YOY (CY2013 sales – 43,637). Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) December sales of 3,768 vehicles, up 19.0 percent YOY. CY2014 CPO sales closed with 43,129 vehicles, an increase of 13.8 percent YOY. Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) celebrated its best-ever month with sales of 5,182 vehicles, up 26.0 percent versus December of last year. Total CY2014 sales for MMdM equated to 40,987 vehicles, representing an increase of 23.0 percent when compared to 2013, its best-ever calendar year of sales. Key MMdM December and CY2014 sales notes: December 2014 represents best-ever month of sales CY2014 is best-ever year of sales December 2014 is best-ever month of sales for Mazda3 December 2014 is best-ever month of sales for CX-5 23rd straight month of best-ever sales
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January 5, 2015 SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. REPORTS BEST DECEMBER EVER AND SETS SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEARLY SALES RECORD Subaru sets a new all-time sales record of 513,693 vehicles; up 21 percent over 2013 Record December - monthly sales increase 24 percent over December 2013 37th consecutive month of month-over-month growth Best December ever for Legacy, Forester, WRX, Outback and XV Crosstrek Best year ever for Forester, WRX, Legacy sedan, Outback and XV Crosstrek 17th and 10th consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters and Outbacks sold, respectively Best Outback month ever 159,953 Foresters sold in 2014 20,000th BRZ sold in U.S. Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has reported record sales of 513,693 vehicles for the 2014 calendar year. This is an increase of 21 percent over the previous record of 424,683 vehicles, which was set in 2013. This sixth consecutive record also represents the largest ever single-year increase in volume for the brand. The company also reported sales for December 2014 of 49,923 vehicles, marking the best December ever for the company with an increase of 24 percent over December 2013. All of the company’s current models contributed to its sales success in 2014; the current Impreza (four and five-door) is enjoying its best-ever generation and the Outback and the Forester mid-size CUV achieved nearly 300,000 units in 2014, combined. The new small CUV entrant, XV Crosstrek, also added over 70,000 sales to the year-end total, while the Legacy sedan is enjoying its best sales ever; more than doubling its year-over-year monthly sales since the launch of the all-new 2015 model. On the performance side, sales of the company’s sporty models, the WRX and STI, are at their highest levels ever following the debut of the all-new 2015 models. “We are thrilled to close 2014 with a sixth consecutive sales record for Subaru,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “We would like to honor all of our retailers for their valiant efforts in achieving this epic and historic milestone for the Subaru franchise. Their hard work, dedication and perseverance have made these results possible.” “In 2014, every Subaru region, zone, and independent distributor set an all-time sales record,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. “We thank all of our retailers for their continued commitment in making these record-breaking sales possible,” added Walters.
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Toyota Motor Sales Results Up 12.7 Percent in December; 6.2 Percent for 2014 Lexus posts best-ever month in December TMS light trucks set new December record Toyota Division #1 retail brand in 2014 Camry best-selling car in America for 13th straight year TORRANCE, Calif. (Jan. 5, 2015) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported December 2014 sales of 215,057, an increase of 12.7 percent from December 2013 on a volume basis. With one additional selling day in December of 2014, sales were up 8.4 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. For the year TMS reported sales of 2,373,771 vehicles, a 6.2 percent increase. Toyota Division posted December 2014 sales of 175,178 units, up 12.2 percent. For the year, Toyota Division sales of 2,062,382 were up 5.1 percent. “The industry finished last year on a high note thanks to a strong economic tailwind," said Bill Fay, Toyota Division Group Vice President and General Manager. “That momentum should continue in 2015 and combined with continued strong replacement demand, boost sales further.” Lexus reported all-time, any month record sales in December of 39,879, a 14.7 percent increase. For the year, Lexus sales of 311,389 were up 13.7 percent. “Setting a best-ever, any month sales record in December was a great way to cap our 25th anniversary year,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager. “Along with an improving economy and expanding luxury market, it sets the stage for what could be a record year for Lexus dealers in 2015.” December 2014 Highlights: Lexus sets best-ever, any month sales record Combined TMS light truck sales set December record SUVs, RAV4 and Highlander set December records 4Runner posts best month of 2014 Corolla sales top 30,000, up 33.5 percent Camry sales of 31,618 up nearly 5.5 percent Sienna up 25 percent Lexus RX sales of more than 13,500 up 3.5 percent 2014 CY Highlights Toyota Division industry’s #1 retail brand Camry best-selling car in America for 13th consecutive year Corolla best-selling subcompact car Avalon best-selling car in premium segment TMS SUV sales set new one-year sales record RAV4 sets new one-year sales record Highlander sets new one-year sales record Lexus sales top 300,000 for the first time since 2007 Lexus IS sets new one-year sales record, up 46.7 percent RX top Lexus seller and exceeds 100,000 for second straight year Lexus GX sales up 87 percent for the year
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Audi achieves fifth straight year of U.S. record sales with 182,011 vehicles in 2014 January 05, 2015 | Herndon, VA December 2014 marks the 48th consecutive month of record sales for Audi in the U.S. The most recent month stands as the best-ever U.S. sales month and the first time monthly sales have topped 19,000 vehicles All-time record sales year for Audi Certified pre-owned vehicles Audi reported that its U.S. sales in 2014 increased 15.2% from the previous annual record in 2013 to 182,011 vehicles sold. December 2014 sales increased 13.1% to 19,238 vehicles. December 2014 represented the best-ever December sales results in Audi history, as well as the 48th consecutive month of record sales for Audi in the U.S. The previous December record was set in 2013 with sales of 17,013 vehicles. “These record-breaking sales results are a direct reflection of the commitment and dedication of our dealer partners,” said Scott Keogh, President, Audi of America. “Their recent investments into the Audi franchise total nearly $1 billion, and alongside the heavy investments in new products and technologies made by AUDI AG, the future is bright for Audi in the U.S.” Sales of Audi SUV models remained robust through the end of the sales year. The Audi Q5 posted a year-over-year gain of 5.1% with 42,420 vehicles delivered in 2014. Year-to-date sales for the Audi Q7 increased 15.9% to a total of 18,517 vehicles. Sales of the all-new Audi Q3 also closed out strong with 3,654 vehicles sold in 2014. The top end of the Audi lineup (A6, A7, A8, Q7) continued to perform as well, with the most exclusive Audi models representing approximately one-third of overall Audi sales. In particular, the Audi A6 sales increased 9.6% for the month and 6.7% for the year. December sales of the Audi A3 family maintained its steady pace, with 2,690 vehicles sold. 2014 resulted in a total of 22,250 vehicles from the A3 model line delivered to Audi customers. Audi Certified pre-owned vehicles also increased to record levels for the month of December and for the full year. December 2014 marks the 17th consecutive month of record CPO sales, and it resulted in an increase of 8.1% and a total of 4,349 CPO vehicles sold. CPO sales in 2014 increased 17% to 47,023 vehicles. Highlights: The 2015 Audi A3 models, including new sedan and Cabriolet variants, have generated total sales of 22,250 units since the first of the family line models reached the U.S. in the spring. Sales of Audi premium category vehicles (Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi A8, and Audi Q7) increased 6% year-to-date, representing 31% of total Audi sales year-to-date and 14% of the Audi year-to-date sales gain. Sales mix for Audi S performance variants finished the month at 13.9% for the S3 sedan; 15.6% for the S4 sedan; 36.3% for the S5/ RS 5; 2.1% for the S6; 30.2% for the S7 / RS 7; 9% for the S8; 91.7% for the TTS Coupe and TTS Roadster, and 5.8% for the SQ5 crossover. Audi holds the longest running monthly record sales streak in the premium car market according to a competitive sales report from MotorIntelligence.com.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan today announced total U.S. sales for December 2014 of 117,318 units, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to last year and a December record. For calendar year 2014, Nissan set an all-time record with 1,386,895 total U.S. sales, an increase of 11.1 percent over 2013. Nissan Division 2014 calendar year highlights: In 2014, Nissan Division set an all-time record with 1,269,565 total sales. Nissan also set annual sales records for Altima, Rogue, Versa, Juke, LEAF, NV and NV200. In 2014, Nissan sold more than 30,000 LEAF vehicles in the U.S., the first time any plug-in vehicle has reached that milestone in a single year. December highlights Nissan Division set a December record with 105,311 sales, up 9.1 percent. Sales of the Altima midsize sedan were up 30.3 percent to 32,331, a December record. Rogue crossover sales also set a December record at 14,879, up 1.4 percent. Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF totaled 3,102, up 22.7 percent and a December record. Sentra sales were up 42.5 percent to 15,393. Versa sales grew 3 percent to 9,129. Nissan will unveil the all-new Titan full-size pickup truck on Jan. 12, 2015, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. More information on the development of the new Titan is available at: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/channels/us-united-states-nissan-titan-truckumentary Infiniti today reported sales of 12,007 vehicles in the U.S. during December. Sales of the updated 2015 Q70 luxury performance sedan – including the new Q70L long-wheelbase model, which has class-leading rear legroom – were up 78.7 percent for the month. The Q60 sports coupe and convertible increased 42.4 percent in December.
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Honda Division Breaks Annual Auto Sales Record as Honda and Acura Brands Set Numerous New Sales Marks Jan 5, 2015 Honda Division sets new annual record with total sales of 1,373,029 vehicles American Honda sets new light truck sales mark for calendar year and December Acura Division has best annual sales since 2007, with best-ever month & year for trucks American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported record Honda Division sales of 1,373,029 vehicles for 2014 as overall vehicle sales reached 1,540,872 units, the second-best result in company history and an increase of 1.0 percent for the year. AHM light truck sales reached new monthly and annual records with December sales of 67,479 units, an increase of 6.2 percent, and total 2014 sales of 702,351 vehicles, up 1.5 percent. Acura Division sales also gained strongly in December, posting a 13.1 percent gain on sales of 17,809 vehicles, helping push the division to its third best year since 2007. Honda The record Honda Division sales of 1,373,029 vehicles in 2014 was an increase of 1.0 percent versus 2013, led by a 2.0 percent increase in total car sales of 781,224 units. The Honda Division once again displayed considerable sales strength across both car and truck categories in 2014. The award-winning Accord and the all-new Fit led the brand on the car side, while the new Honda CR-V re-asserted its leadership in the hottest segment in the industry, compact SUVs. Accord alone accounted for 388,374 sales in 2014, while CR-V captured 335,019 for the year, a new all-time annual record, and Civic again surpassed the 300,000-unit mark. The sub-compact Fit enjoyed its best December ever. CR-V shattered its previous December and annual milestones, rising 12.6 percent in December on sales of 32,369 units, and 10.2 percent YTD on sales of 335,019. The new Fit continued its hot streak, with 6,450 vehicles sold in December for an increase of 39.7 percent as total Fit sales reached 59,340 units in 2014, an increase of 10.9 percent. Accord posted an annual increase of 5.9 percent on sales of 388,374 vehicles in 2014 while over 325,000 Civics were sold in 2014. Adding CR-V's record haul of 335,019 vehicles pushed the total for these three vehicles comfortably over 1 million units. The Honda Pilot surged 28.0 percent in December on sales of 11,479 units in a fast-paced truck market. "Despite the price of gasoline dropping well below $3 a gallon in many markets, Honda's strong, balanced lineup of cars and trucks helped us achieve record sales in 2014," said Jeff Conrad, Honda division senior vice president and general manager. "The great news is that we will build on this momentum with some great new products coming in 2015." Acura The Acura Division reported total vehicle sales of 167,843 units in 2014, up 1.5 percent — the brand's best year since 2007 – and third consecutive year of increased sales. Acura finished the year strongly with 17,809 new cars and truck sold in December for a total gain of 13.1 percent month-over-month. The Acura MDX and RDX combined for new all-time annual and all-time monthly sales records on combined year-to-date sales of 110,546 units, up 12.6 percent, and December sales of 11,919, up 10.7 percent. MDX rode a wave of popularity en route to best-ever sales of 65,603 units for 2014, up 23.7 percent versus 2013. December sales were up 3.4 percent on sales of 6,761 vehicles for a new all-time sales record for any month. RDX also set annual and monthly records, with total 2014 sales of 44,865, up 0.3 percent, and December sales of 5,156, up 22.3 percent for the month. Total 2014 TLX sales reached 19,127 since its mid-August market debut, with December sales limited only by tight supplies of key models. ILX posted a strong December, with sales rising 10 percent on delivery of 1,730 units. "The Acura MDX and RDX declared loud and clear why we call them the best 1-2 punch in the luxury SUV game, with record sales in the history of the Acura brand," said Mike Accavitti, Acura division senior vice president and general manager. "With our passenger car lineup now strengthened by the successful launch of the all-new TLX, the upcoming introduction of the redesigned ILX, and the highly anticipated NSX supercar set for its global debut in Detroit, the Acura brand is poised for great things in 2015.
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VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS DECEMBER 2014 SALES AND 2014 YEAR-END RESULTS December sales totaled 34,058 units, 2014 sales closed at 366,970 - Jetta sedan sales totaled 14,572 units in December, a 6.2 percent increase over the previous December; 141,354 units were delivered in 2014 Golf family sales totaled 4,405 units in December, and 33,675 units for 2014 Chattanooga-built Passat sold 8,257 units in December; 96,649 units for 2014 Herndon, VA (January 5, 2015) — Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 34,058 units delivered in December, with 366,970 units delivered in 2014. “In 2014 Volkswagen of America enhanced the lineup of German-engineered vehicles with an all-new, award-winning Golf family, a refreshed Jetta and most recently a refined Touareg,” said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America. “As we kick off 2015, we are encouraged that the vehicles have been well received by both the automotive press and our dealers.” Volkswagen celebrated 40 years of the Golf in 2014 and brought to market an award winning all-new Golf family. The Golf family of vehicles, which includes the Golf 1.8T, Golf TDI® Clean Diesel, Golf GTI and e-Golf, racked up an impressive roster of accolades. The Golf family won the 2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year and Green Car Reports Car of the Year, while the Golf GTI brought home coveted awards such as Autoweek’s “Best of the Best” award and Yahoo Auto’s Car of the Year. In December, Golf family sales totaled 4,405 units, marking a 137.9 percent increase; for 2014 overall, Golf sold 33,675 units, an 8.9 percent increase for the year. This marks the best December on record for the Golf family. The Jetta sedan, refreshed for the 2015 model year, delivered 14,572 units in December, a 6.2 increase over the previous December, and 141,354 units for the year. The Chattanooga-built Passat totaled 8,257 units delivered in December and 96,649 units for the year. Volkswagen’s high-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models totaled 79,422 units for the year, accounting for 21.6 percent of sales in 2014. In December, 5,348 units were sold, 15.7 percent of sales.
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Kia Motors America - Up 35.6% (45,587 Vehicles Sold This Month; 580,234 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Maserati North America, Inc. - Up 34.1% (1,412 Vehicles Sold This Month; 12,493 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 24.7% (49,923 Vehicles Sold This Month; 513,693 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) FCA US LLC - Up 20% (193,261 Vehicles Sold This Month; 2,090,639 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) General Motors Co. - Up 19.3% (274,873 Vehicles Sold This Month; 2,935,008 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi of America - Up 13.1% (19,238 Vehicles Sold This Month; 182,011 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota Motor Sales - Up 12.7% (215,057 Vehicles Sold This Month; 2,373,771 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW Group U.S. - Up 9.5% (48,141 Vehicles Sold This Month; 395,850 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda North American Operations - Up 8% (24,808 Vehicles Sold This Month; 305,801 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan Group of North America - Up 6.9% (117,318 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,386,985 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 4.3% (38,270 Vehicles Sold This Month; 366,589 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year)7 Hyundai Motor America - Up 2.4% (64,507 Vehicles Sold This Month; 725,718 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 1.9% (6,545 Vehicles Sold This Month; 77,643 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 1.8% (7,437 Vehicles Sold This Month; 67,238 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) American Honda Motor Co. - Up 1.5% (137,281 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,540,872 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford Motor Company - Up 1.2% (220,671 Vehicles Sold This Month; 2,280,492 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 0.9% (3,275 Vehicles Sold This Month; 47,007 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Up 0.7% (4,920 Vehicles Sold This Month; 56,366 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen of America - Up 0.1% (34,058 Vehicles Sold This Month; 366,970 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Brands: Chrysler - Up 53% (30,930 Vehicles Sold This Month; 308,785 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia - Up 35.6% (45,587 Vehicles Sold This Month; 580,234 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ram - Up 35% (48,628 Vehicles Sold This Month; 469,139 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Maserati - Up 34.1% (1,412 Vehicles Sold This Month; 12,493 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Buick - Up 32.4% (20,357 Vehicles Sold This Month; 228,963 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru - Up 24.7% (49,923 Vehicles Sold This Month; 513,693 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) GMC - Up 23% (53,038 Vehicles Sold This Month; 501,853 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lincoln - Up 21.4% (9,690 Vehicles Sold This Month; 94,474 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chevrolet - Up 20.5% (184,938 Vehicles Sold This Month; 2,033,442 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jeep - Up 19% (63,274 Vehicles Sold This Month; 692,348 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Sprinter - Up 16.3% (3,288 Vehicles Sold This Month; 25,745 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lexus - Up 14.7% (39,879 Vehicles Sold This Month; 311,389 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Smart - Up 13.8% (973 Vehicles Sold This Month; 10,453 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Acura - Up 13.1% (17,809 Vehicles Sold This Month; 167,843 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi - Up 13.1% (19,238 Vehicles Sold This Month; 182,011 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota - Up 12.2% (175,178 Vehicles Sold This Month; 2,062,382 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW - Up 11.1% (41,526 Vehicles Sold This Month; 339,738 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan - Up 9.1% (105,311 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,269,565 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar - Up 9% (1,683 Vehicles Sold This Month; 15,773 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda - Up 8% (24,808 Vehicles Sold This Month; 305,801 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz - Up 3% (34,009 Vehicles Sold This Month; 330,391 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai - Up 2.4% (64,507 Vehicles Sold This Month; 725,718 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi - Up 1.9% (6,545 Vehicles Sold This Month; 77,643 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Fiat - Up 1% (3,784 Vehicles Sold This Month; 46,121 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche - Up 0.9% (3,275 Vehicles Sold This Month; 47,007 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo - Up 0.7% (4,920 Vehicles Sold This Month; 56,366 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford - Up 0.4% (210,981 Vehicles Sold This Month; 2,386,468 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) MINI - Up 0.3% (6,615 Vehicles Sold This Month; 56,112 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen - Up 0.1% (34,058 Vehicles Sold This Month; 366,970 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Honda - 0% (119,472 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,372,029 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Land Rover - Down 0.2% (5,754 Vehicles Sold This Month; 51,465 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Dodge - Down 2% (46,578 Vehicles Sold This Month; 574,155 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Infiniti - Down 9.3% (12,007 Vehicles Sold This Month; 117,330 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Cadillac - Down 11.1% (16,150 Vehicles Sold This Month; 170,750 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Alfa Romeo - N/A (67 Vehicles Sold This Month; 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Kia Motors America - Up 35.6% (45,587 Vehicles Sold This Month; 580,234 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Maserati North America, Inc. - Up 34.1% (1,412 Vehicles Sold This Month; 12,493 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 24.7% (49,923 Vehicles Sold This Month; 513,693 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) FCA US LLC - Up 20% (193,261 Vehicles Sold This Month; 2,090,639 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) General Motors Co. - Up 19.3% (274,873 Vehicles Sold This Month; 2,935,008 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi of America - Up 13.1% (19,238 Vehicles Sold This Month; 182,011 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota Motor Sales - Up 12.7% (215,057 Vehicles Sold This Month; 2,373,771 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW Group U.S. - Up 9.5% (48,141 Vehicles Sold This Month; 395,850 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda North American Operations - Up 8% (24,808 Vehicles Sold This Month; 305,801 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan Group of North America - Up 6.9% (117,318 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,386,985 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 4.3% (38,270 Vehicles Sold This Month; 366,589 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year)7 Hyundai Motor America - Up 2.4% (64,507 Vehicles Sold This Month; 725,718 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 1.9% (6,545 Vehicles Sold This Month; 77,643 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 1.8% (7,437 Vehicles Sold This Month; 67,238 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) American Honda Motor Co. - Up 1.5% (137,281 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,540,872 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford Motor Company - Up 1.2% (220,671 Vehicles Sold This Month; 2,280,492 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 0.9% (3,275 Vehicles Sold This Month; 47,007 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Up 0.7% (4,920 Vehicles Sold This Month; 56,366 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen of America - Up 0.1% (34,058 Vehicles Sold This Month; 366,970 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Brands: Chrysler - Up 53% (30,930 Vehicles Sold This Month; 308,785 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia - Up 35.6% (45,587 Vehicles Sold This Month; 580,234 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ram - Up 35% (48,628 Vehicles Sold This Month; 469,139 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Maserati - Up 34.1% (1,412 Vehicles Sold This Month; 12,493 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Buick - Up 32.4% (20,357 Vehicles Sold This Month; 228,963 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru - Up 24.7% (49,923 Vehicles Sold This Month; 513,693 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) GMC - Up 23% (53,038 Vehicles Sold This Month; 501,853 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lincoln - Up 21.4% (9,690 Vehicles Sold This Month; 94,474 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chevrolet - Up 20.5% (184,938 Vehicles Sold This Month; 2,033,442 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jeep - Up 19% (63,274 Vehicles Sold This Month; 692,348 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Sprinter - Up 16.3% (3,288 Vehicles Sold This Month; 25,745 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lexus - Up 14.7% (39,879 Vehicles Sold This Month; 311,389 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Smart - Up 13.8% (973 Vehicles Sold This Month; 10,453 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Acura - Up 13.1% (17,809 Vehicles Sold This Month; 167,843 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi - Up 13.1% (19,238 Vehicles Sold This Month; 182,011 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota - Up 12.2% (175,178 Vehicles Sold This Month; 2,062,382 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW - Up 11.1% (41,526 Vehicles Sold This Month; 339,738 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan - Up 9.1% (105,311 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,269,565 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar - Up 9% (1,683 Vehicles Sold This Month; 15,773 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda - Up 8% (24,808 Vehicles Sold This Month; 305,801 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz - Up 3% (34,009 Vehicles Sold This Month; 330,391 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai - Up 2.4% (64,507 Vehicles Sold This Month; 725,718 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi - Up 1.9% (6,545 Vehicles Sold This Month; 77,643 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Fiat - Up 1% (3,784 Vehicles Sold This Month; 46,121 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche - Up 0.9% (3,275 Vehicles Sold This Month; 47,007 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo - Up 0.7% (4,920 Vehicles Sold This Month; 56,366 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford - Up 0.4% (210,981 Vehicles Sold This Month; 2,386,468 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) MINI - Up 0.3% (6,615 Vehicles Sold This Month; 56,112 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen - Up 0.1% (34,058 Vehicles Sold This Month; 366,970 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Honda - 0% (119,472 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,372,029 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Land Rover - Down 0.2% (5,754 Vehicles Sold This Month; 51,465 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Dodge - Down 2% (46,578 Vehicles Sold This Month; 574,155 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Infiniti - Down 9.3% (12,007 Vehicles Sold This Month; 117,330 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Cadillac - Down 11.1% (16,150 Vehicles Sold This Month; 170,750 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Alfa Romeo - N/A (67 Vehicles Sold This Month; 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FORD POSTS BEST U.S. DECEMBER SALES RESULTS SINCE 2005; FORD ONCE AGAIN BEST-SELLING BRAND AND BEST-SELLING VEHICLE Ford Motor Company posts best U.S. December sales results since 2005, with 220,671vehicles sold; Ford remains America’s best-selling vehicle brand for fifth straight year Escape has best-ever December performance and record sales for the year; full-year Explorer sales best since 2005 Fusion hits full-year sales record, exceeding 300,000; Mustang achieves best December performance since 2006 F-Series delivers 74,355 sales in December and remains America’s best-selling truck for the 38th straight year and best-selling vehicle for the 33rd straight year Transit van has its best monthly performance since its introduction earlier in the year, with 10,030 sales; Transit Connect has its best sales month ever, with 5,012 vehicles sold Lincoln has its best December sales results since 2009, best annual results since 2008 DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 5, 2015 – Ford continues as America’s best-selling vehicle brand for the fifth consecutive year and the F-Series remains the best-selling vehicle for the 33rd straight year and best-selling truck for the 38th year in row as 2014 U.S. sales results are tallied. Ford Motor Company’s U.S. sales totaled 2,480,942 vehicles in 2014, flat versus a year ago, primarily due to the all-new F-150 changeover and a planned 15 percent reduction in daily rental sales. Sales totaled 220,671 vehicles in December, up 1 percent from a year ago and the company’s best December sales since 2005. “Fusion and Escape posted record years, and our newest products – including Mustang and Transit and Lincolns – are attracting strong customer demand,” said John Felice, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Demand for the all-new F-150 also is very high, and it now is the fastest-turning vehicle in Ford showrooms, averaging just five days on dealer lots in December.” F-Series sales were 74,355 vehicles in December and 753,851 vehicles for all of 2014. Escape sales increased 5 percent in December versus a year ago – totaling 25,603 vehicles – for its best-ever December performance and record full-year sales of 306,212 vehicles. Fusion also achieved record performance for the year, with sales of 306,860 cars. Explorer sales totaled 16,632 vehicles in December, up 6 percent from a year ago, making 2014 Explorer’s best sales performance since 2005, with 189,339 utilities sold. Transit had a breakout month in December, with sales of 10,030 vans. This represents the vehicle’s best month since its June launch. Transit Connect produced its best sales month ever, with 5,012 sales, a 32 percent increase from a year ago. 2014 was a record year for Transit Connect with sales of 43,210 vans. Sales of the all-new Mustang continue climbing, with December sales of 9,511 vehicles, a 66 percent increase from a year ago. With sales increases coming in all regions of the country, Mustang posted its best December sales since 2006. Lincoln sales of 9,690 vehicles were up 21 percent versus last December for the brand’s best December results since 2009. For the full year, Lincoln sales were up 16 percent, with 94,474 vehicles sold, making it Lincoln’s best year since 2008. MKC reached its best monthly sales since launch, with 2,310 sold. Navigator sales increased 90 percent in December, with 1,792 utilities sold.
