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August 1, 2014 Subaru Reports July 2014 As Best-Ever Sales Month All-time monthly sales record of 45,714 1.1 Million Forester sales to date and best Forester month ever Best July ever for Outback, Legacy sedan and BRZ 100,000th XV Crosstrek sold to date and best XV Crosstrek month ever 12 straight months of 10,000+ Forester sales Fifth consecutive month that Subaru brand sales exceed 40,000 sales 32nd consecutive month of year-over-year growth Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 45,714 vehicle sales for July 2014, a 27 percent increase over July 2013 sales of 35,994. July marks the best-ever sales month in company history, breaking the previous record set in March 2014 (44,479). Year-to-date Subaru sales totaled 283,722 – an 18 percent increase over the same period in 2013. The company has now seen 32 consecutive months of year-over-year growth and is already on its way to its sixth successive annual sales record. The Forester and XV Crosstrek model lines both contributed significantly to the company’s strong July result while posting best-ever monthly sales records. The Outback, Legacy and BRZ model lines were also notably strong. Subaru expects the sales momentum to continue now that the all-new 2015 Outback and Legacy models have begun arriving at retailers. “July delivered a spectacular record result,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “Our retailers did an amazing job selling more cars than they had on the ground at the start of the month.” “With the all-new Legacy and Outback models arriving at retailers and most of the model year change over complete, we can expect a very positive end to the year.” said Jeffrey A. Walters, senior vice president of sales.
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Chrysler Group LLC Reports July 2014 U.S. Sales Increased 20 Percent; Best July Sales Since 2005 52nd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales gains in July compared with same month a year ago Jeep brand sales up 41 percent; best July sales ever Ram pickup truck sales up 14 percent; best July sales since 2005 Seven Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in July August 1, 2014 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 167,667 units, a 20 percent increase compared with sales in July 2013 (140,102 units), and the group’s best July sales since 2005. The Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in July compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 41 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand during July and its best ever July sales. Chrysler Group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 52-consecutive months in July. “Chrysler Group had a solid July as each brand recorded sales gains on our way to a 20 percent year-over-year increase, our strongest July sales in nine years,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “Sales of the all-new Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan continued to increase while our Jeep and Ram Truck brands each turned in double-digit sales gains, helping to lead Chrysler Group to its 52nd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth.” Seven Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in July. The Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Compass, Dodge Dart, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Journey, and Ram Cargo Van each recorded their best July sales ever. The Fiat 500L set a new all-time monthly sales record in July. Dart sales were up 23 percent in July, the third-consecutive month that the compact car has set a sales record. Wrangler sales were up 14 percent, while the 500L recorded a 49 percent year-over-year increase. The Fiat 500L’s 49 percent increase was the largest year-over-year sales gain of any Chrysler Group vehicle in July, while Ram pickup truck sales were up 14 percent compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep and Ram Truck brands logged the largest percentage sales gains of any Chrysler Group brands during the month. Chrysler Group finished the month of July with a 78 days supply of inventory (504,240 units). U.S. industry sales figures for July are internally projected at an estimated 16.8 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR). Jeep® Brand Jeep brand sales were up 41percent, the brand’s best ever sales in the month of July. The brand’s 41 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 Jeep Wrangler, with its 14 percent year-over-year increase, had its best ever sales in the month of July. Sales of the all-new Jeep Cherokee were up 11 percent compared with sales in the previous month of June. Ram Truck Brand The Ram pickup truck had its best July sales since 2005. Sales of the Ram pickup – Motor Trend “Truck of the Year” in 2014 and 2013 – were up 14 percent in July, its 51st-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Ram Light Duty sales increased 15 percent in July, while Ram Heavy Duty pickups were up 18 percent. Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram ProMaster van and Ram Cargo Van, were up 18 percent in July, the brand’s best July sales since 2006. Chrysler Brand Chrysler brand sales were up 17 percent in July compared with the same month a year ago, driven by strong sales of the Chrysler Town & Country minivan and the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan. It was the brand’s best July sales since 2007. Town & Country sales were up 41 percent in July, the minivan’s best July sales since 2006 and its 12th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Sales of the new 200 continue to build. New 200 sales were up 32 percent compared with the previous month of June. Dodge Brand Dodge brand sales were up 3 percent in July, the brand’s best July sales since 2005. Sales of the Dodge Dart increased 23 percent, the compact car’s best ever sales in the month of July. 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 three months, including its best sales month ever in May. Sales of the Dodge Journey were up 10 percent, the mid-size crossover’s best sales in the month of July. The Journey has set a sales record in each of the past six months, including an all-time monthly sales record in March. Sales of the Dodge Challenger muscle car were up 1 percent, its best sales ever in the month of July. The Dodge Grand Caravan minivan and Dodge Charger each logged year-over-year sales increases in the month of July. The Dodge brand introduced the all-new 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT in July. Its supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat engine produces an unprecedented 707 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque making it the most powerful Challenger ever, the brand’s most powerful V-8 ever, and the most powerful muscle car ever. FIAT Brand FIAT brand sales were up 1 percent, the brand’s best ever sales in the month of July and its eighth-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Fiat 500L, with its 49 percent increase, recorded its best monthly sales since it was launched in June 2013. The FIAT brand introduced a Fiat 500L-Vans design concept in July during the Vans US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, Calif. Details from Vans original hi-top shoe are echoed throughout the vehicle, including vintage palm-patterned canvas, Vans logo stickers on the instrument panel and Vans Waffle Sole on the pedals and in storage bins. On the exterior, the roof displays the iconic Vans Checkerboard pattern, while the step pad, cladding and grille texture are accented with the Waffle Sole design. Other unique features include a two-tone body color paint scheme, 18-inch matte black wheels and a roof rack with a basket and a double-decker surfboard carrier.
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Aug. 1, 2014 Nissan Group reports July 2014 U.S. sales NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for July 2014 of 121,452 units, an increase of 11.4 percent over the prior year and a July record. Nissan highlights: Nissan Division set a July record with 112,914 sales in the month, an increase of 11.5 percent. This marks a monthly record for the Nissan division in 16 of the last 17 months. Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF set a July record at 3,019, marking an increase of 62 percent over the previous year. Versa subcompact sales were up 73.5 percent to 15,630, also a July record. Sentra sales totaled 17,579 in July, up 53.7 percent. Rogue sales remained strong in July at 16,618. So far in 2014, Rogue sales have increased 20.7 percent. Total sales of the Nissan Commercial Vehicles lineup, including NV200, NV Cargo and NV Passenger vans, increased 79.3 percent in July. Infiniti today reported U.S. sales of 8,538 vehicles in July, an increase of 10.0 percent versus 7,762 vehicles a year earlier. Sales of Infiniti's sports sedans, which include the new Infiniti Q50 and the G37, saw a combined total of 4,755 vehicles in July, a 25.7 percent increase. The QX80 full-size luxury also had another strong month with 952, sales, up 22.1 percent.
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Mercedes-Benz July Sales Hit All-Time High of 27,192 Units, Up 15% Sprinter up 15.6%; smart sees best-ever month up 57.1% MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported the highest July retail volumes in its history with 30,757 units sold across the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart model lines, representing a 16.4% increase from the 26,423 vehicles sold the same month last year. July sales for the Mercedes-Benz brand alone totaled 27,192, up 15%, bringing year-to-date volumes to a record 178,816. Adding year-to-date sales of 13,697 for Sprinter Vans and 5,998 at smart, MBUSA delivered a best-ever year-to-date grand total of 198,511. "Adding July to our unbroken string of record months, we're driving toward another banner year for the brand," said Stephen Cannon, president and CEO of MBUSA. "We've got two game-changing models in the wings with the launch of our all-new 2015 C-Class later this month, followed by a sporty new entry-level SUV, the GLA, this fall. Stay tuned." July sales for the Mercedes-Benz brand were led by the C-, E- and GLK-Class model lines. The E-Class topped the list with sales of 6,648, up 18.6% from July 2013, followed by 5,700 units for the C-Class, which enters an all-new generation for model year 2015. The current entry-level Mercedes-Benz SUV, the GLK-Class, rounded out the top three with sales of 3,870, an increase of 39.2% from the same month last year. At the high end, the S-Class hit its 10th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains since the new generation launched in late 2014, up 232.8% in July with 1,920 units. Both the Sprinter and smart model lines delivered double-digit gains in July. Sprinter Vans posted July volumes of 2,214, rising 15.6% from the 1,915 units sold during the same month last year. The smart brand achieved its best sales month ever since joining the MBUSA portfolio with monthly retails of 1,351, a 57.1% increase from July 2013. Mercedes-Benz AMG high-performance models posted sales of 868 in July, up 87.1%, with year-to-date volumes increasing 77.2% to 6,488. Sales of the company's BlueTEC diesel models totaled 1,118 for the month, up 27.2%, with year-to-date volumes reaching 9,284. Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) recorded sales volumes of 9,114 vehicles in July, up 14.3% compared to the 7,976 units sold during the same month last year. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 66,686 units, an increase of 17% from the 56,980 vehicles sold through July 2013.
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American Honda Reports July 2014 Sales 08/01/2014 - TORRANCE, Calif. Honda Accord posts best July sales in five years Honda CR-V mints all-time July record Acura MDX posts best July sales in four years, setting a new monthly record American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported July 2014 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 135,908 units. The Honda division posted sales of 123,428 units in July while Acura sold 12,480 units in the same period. Year-to-date American Honda sales reached 875,344 units. Honda In a month of bests, Accord, the brand's top-selling model, finished its best July in five years, CR-V posted its best July sales ever and the all-new Fit had its best month of the year so far. Accord had its seventh straight month above 30,000 sales with 35,073 July sales, up 11.3 percent. CR-V, the nation's best-selling utility vehicle through June, broke a July record for the second consecutive year, bringing its year-to-date sales to 28,522, up 4.8 percent. With dealer supplies continuing to build, the all-new 2015 Fit posted its strongest monthly sales so far this year with 5,115 units, up 1.3 percent vs. July 2013 and up 38.3 percent over June 2014 sales. "The CR-V continues to cement its place as America's favorite and best-selling SUV with yet another record month of sales," said Jeff Conrad, Honda division senior vice president and general manager. "Combined with Accord, which is on its way to become the most popular car in the U.S. for a second straight year, Honda once again has the vehicles of choice in two of the biggest market classes." Acura Overall Acura sales reflect a virtual sell out of prior TL and TSX models as the company prepared for launch of the 2015 TLX line of luxury performance sedans, which is now underway nationwide. MDX, America's all-time best-selling 3-row luxury SUV, was the brand's best-selling model, besting a year-old July record. All-new 2015 TLX is arriving at dealers now. MDX July sales rose 13.2 percent on sales of 6,283 units, setting a new July record and combined with RDX, set a new July record for light trucks. "Our July sales were definitely impacted by a lack of sedan availability as we sold out of TSX and TL," said Mike Accavitti, Acura division senior vice president and general manager. "We're confident that the all-new TLX luxury performance sedan, arriving at dealers now, will quickly remedy the situation and drive Acura sales growth through the second half of the year."
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Maserati North America, Inc. Reports Top July Sales in its History 315.6% Percent sales gain posted in July, compared with same month one year ago Triple digits sales surge; Ghibli and Quattroporte spearhead strong momentum of continued sales growth Dealership network expands with five new additions this July Alfieri sports coupe concept to debut in Monterey, CA ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug.1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Maserati North America, Inc. continues to shatter records, today registering (1172 retail units) sold representing the strongest July sales month in the brand's one-hundred year history. This reflects a significant 315 % percent increase compared to July 2013 (with sales of 282 units), driven by the Quattroporte and Ghibli sedans. Maserati North America, Inc. is on target to rapidly expand its dealer network. The expansion includes the addition of five new dealerships in July totaling 97 dealerships today, including Virginia Beach (VA), Arlington (VA), Kirkland (WA), Louisville (KY) and Greenville (SC). In total, the dealer body is expected to include nearly 120 dealerships by the end of the year. Peter Grady, President & CEO of Maserati North America, Inc. is determined for North America to remain the brand's global market leader. The development of the Maserati product range to include models that compete in product segments new to the brand – including the recently introduced Ghibli midsize performance sedan (E Segment) – is likewise a centerpiece to the Trident's burgeoning future. The Maserati Alfieri 2+2 concept, the precursor for a new production model that will compete in the high-performance coupe segment, will make its North American debut at Monterey Car Week on the California coast in August. The Alfieri is a fully-functional prototype that signals the design DNA of Maserati's future, providing a preview of Maserati's imminent innovations and further evidence of the brand's strategic production plan. Today, at the brand's century mark, Maserati is recognized as a global automotive player at the strongest position of its lifetime with an expanding product line, all-time high sales records and a prosperous future.
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Volkswagen of America Reports July 2014 Sales July sales total 30,553 units Golf GTI delivered 1,727 units for the month, marking a 39.7 percent increase in sales for the model over the previous July Passat delivered 8,668 units for the month Jetta sedan delivered 11,008 units for the month Tiguan delivered 2,121units for the month High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 7,062 units, representing 23.1 percent of sales in July Year-to-date TDI sales were 49,202, representing 23.5 percent of sales Passat TDI sales were 2,442, representing 28.2 percent of sales of the vehicle Herndon, VA (August 1, 2014) — Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 30,553 units delivered in July. The all-new Golf GTI is continuing its strong start with 1,727 vehicles delivered in July. The seventh generation GTI has earned high praise, including being named the winner to the Cars.com/USA Today/MotorWeek “Cheap Speed Challenge.” The challenge focused on compact coupes, sedans and hatchbacks that cost less than $30,000 and come with features popular among drivers looking for performance in a new car. In addition, the GTI triumphed over fierce competition to win a recent MotorTrend comparison test, taking top honors in the compact car segment. The all-new 2015 Golf TSI and TDI Clean Diesel models recently hit showrooms and will see a full month of sales in August. “We’re thrilled with the early response to the all-new 2015 Golf GTI, which has already racked up some impressive accolades in both enthusiast and mainstream publications," said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America. “With the continued roll-out of the Golf family, including the Golf TDI Clean Diesel, the turbocharged TSI model and the upcoming e-Golf this fall, we are confident we will see more showroom traffic at our dealers in the weeks and months ahead." The Chattanooga-built Passat totaled 8,668 units delivered for the month. In July the Passat TDI, the only clean diesel in the midsize sedan segment, delivered 2,442 clean diesels or 28.2 percent of total Passat sales. Last month Volkswagen announced they will be investing approximately US$900 million in the production of a newly developed, seven-passenger SUV at the Chattanooga, Tennessee manufacturing facility. The investment will create 2,000 additional jobs in the US and includes the establishment of a National Research & Development and Planning Center in Chattanooga. Production of the new vehicle will start at the end of 2016. Total Jetta deliveries for June, including SportWagen, accounted for 13,142 units. The Tiguan and Touareg delivered 2,121 and 581 units respectively.
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Maserati North America, Inc. - Up 315.6% (1,172 Vehicles Sold This Month; 6,574 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 27% (45,714 Vehicles Sold This Month; 283,722 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 21.4% (6,349 Vehicles Sold This Month; 46,021 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chrysler Group LLC - Up 20% (167,667 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,187,790 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda North American Operations - Up 17.1% (29,238 Vehicles Sold This Month; 185,669 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 16.4% (30,757 Vehicles Sold This Month; 198,511 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 12.6% (4,300 Vehicles Sold This Month; 27,219 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi of America - Up 11.9% (14,616 Vehicles Sold This Month; 98,965 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota Motor Sales - Up 11.6% (215,082 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,381,409 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan North America - Up 11.4% (121,452 Vehicles Sold This Month; 825,929 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford Motor Company - Up 9.6% (212,236 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,482,268 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) General Motors Co. - Up 9.4% (256,160 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,712,028 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW Group U.S. - Up 7.4% (32,220 Vehicles Sold This Month; 213,754 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia Motors America - Up 6.7% (52,309 Vehicles Sold This Month; 349,722 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 2.9% (5,830 Vehicles Sold This Month; 40,333 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai Motor America - Up 1.5% (67,011 Vehicles Sold This Month; 431,445 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) American Honda Motor Co. - Down 3.9% (135,908 Vehicles Sold This Month; 875,344 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen of America - Down 14.6% (30,533 Vehicles Sold This Month; 209,697 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Brands: Maserati - Up 315.6% (1,172 Vehicles Sold This Month; 6,574 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Smart - Up 57.1% (1,351 Vehicles Sold This Month; 5,998 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jeep - Up 41% (59,588 Vehicles Sold This Month; 392,390 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru - Up 27% (45,714 Vehicles Sold This Month; 283,722 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) GMC - Up 22% (48,081 Vehicles Sold This Month; 280,452 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi - Up 21.4% (6,349 Vehicles Sold This Month; 46,021 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lexus - Up 18.7% (27,333 Vehicles Sold This Month; 166,022 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ram - Up 18% (37,699 Vehicles Sold This Month; 252,056 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda - Up 17.1% (29,238 Vehicles Sold This Month; 185,669 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chrysler - Up 17% (23,455 Vehicles Sold This Month; 164,523 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Sprinter - Up 15.6% (2,214 Vehicles Sold This Month; 13,697 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz - Up 15% (27,192 Vehicles Sold This Month; 178,816 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Land Rover - Up 14.6% (4,643 Vehicles Sold This Month; 30,829 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lincoln - Up 13.6% (7,863 Vehicles Sold This Month; 52,385 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche - Up 12.6% (4,300 Vehicles Sold This Month; 27,219 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi - Up 11.9% (14,616 Vehicles Sold This Month; 98,965 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan - Up 11.5% (112,914 Vehicles Sold This Month; 758,050 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW - Up 9.8% (26,409 Vehicles Sold This Month; 183,791 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota - Up 10.6% (188,649 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,215,387 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Infiniti - Up 10% (8,538 Vehicles Sold This Month; 67,879 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford - Up 9.4% (204,373 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,429,883 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Buick - Up 7.9% (17,863 Vehicles Sold This Month; 131,155 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chevrolet - Up 7.7% (175,155 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,203,063 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia - Up 6.7% (52,309 Vehicles Sold This Month; 349,722 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Dodge - Up 3% (43,118 Vehicles Sold This Month; 350,042 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai - Up 1.5% (67,011 Vehicles Sold This Month; 431,445 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Fiat - Up 1% (2,371 Vehicles Sold This Month; 20,550 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Honda - Down 2.3% (123,428 Vehicles Sold This Month; 784,913 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) MINI - Down 2.3% (5,811 Vehicles Sold This Month; 29,963 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Cadillac - Down 2.6% (15,241 Vehicles Sold This Month; 97,358 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen - Down 14.6% (30,533 Vehicles Sold This Month; 209,697 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Acura - Down 17.6% (12,480 Vehicles Sold This Month; 90,431 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Scion - Down 18.1% (5,127 Vehicles Sold This Month; 35,763 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar - Down 26.4% (1,187 Vehicles Sold This Month; 5,904 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo - William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. 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Maserati North America, Inc. - Up 315.6% (1,172 Vehicles Sold This Month; 6,574 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 27% (45,714 Vehicles Sold This Month; 283,722 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 21.4% (6,349 Vehicles Sold This Month; 46,021 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chrysler Group LLC - Up 20% (167,667 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,187,790 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda North American Operations - Up 17.1% (29,238 Vehicles Sold This Month; 185,669 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 16.4% (30,757 Vehicles Sold This Month; 198,511 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 12.6% (4,300 Vehicles Sold This Month; 27,219 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi of America - Up 11.9% (14,616 Vehicles Sold This Month; 98,965 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota Motor Sales - Up 11.6% (215,082 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,381,409 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan North America - Up 11.4% (121,452 Vehicles Sold This Month; 825,929 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford Motor Company - Up 9.6% (212,236 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,482,268 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) General Motors Co. - Up 9.4% (256,160 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,712,028 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW Group U.S. - Up 7.4% (32,220 Vehicles Sold This Month; 213,754 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia Motors America - Up 6.7% (52,309 Vehicles Sold This Month; 349,722 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 2.9% (5,830 Vehicles Sold This Month; 40,333 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai Motor America - Up 1.5% (67,011 Vehicles Sold This Month; 431,445 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) American Honda Motor Co. - Down 3.9% (135,908 Vehicles Sold This Month; 875,344 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen of America - Down 14.6% (30,533 Vehicles Sold This Month; 209,697 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Brands: Maserati - Up 315.6% (1,172 Vehicles Sold This Month; 6,574 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Smart - Up 57.1% (1,351 Vehicles Sold This Month; 5,998 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jeep - Up 41% (59,588 Vehicles Sold This Month; 392,390 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru - Up 27% (45,714 Vehicles Sold This Month; 283,722 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) GMC - Up 22% (48,081 Vehicles Sold This Month; 280,452 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi - Up 21.4% (6,349 Vehicles Sold This Month; 46,021 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lexus - Up 18.7% (27,333 Vehicles Sold This Month; 166,022 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ram - Up 18% (37,699 Vehicles Sold This Month; 252,056 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda - Up 17.1% (29,238 Vehicles Sold This Month; 185,669 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chrysler - Up 17% (23,455 Vehicles Sold This Month; 164,523 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Sprinter - Up 15.6% (2,214 Vehicles Sold This Month; 13,697 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz - Up 15% (27,192 Vehicles Sold This Month; 178,816 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Land Rover - Up 14.6% (4,643 Vehicles Sold This Month; 30,829 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lincoln - Up 13.6% (7,863 Vehicles Sold This Month; 52,385 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche - Up 12.6% (4,300 Vehicles Sold This Month; 27,219 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi - Up 11.9% (14,616 Vehicles Sold This Month; 98,965 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan - Up 11.5% (112,914 Vehicles Sold This Month; 758,050 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW - Up 9.8% (26,409 Vehicles Sold This Month; 183,791 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota - Up 10.6% (188,649 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,215,387 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Infiniti - Up 10% (8,538 Vehicles Sold This Month; 67,879 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford - Up 9.4% (204,373 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,429,883 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Buick - Up 7.9% (17,863 Vehicles Sold This Month; 131,155 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chevrolet - Up 7.7% (175,155 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,203,063 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia - Up 6.7% (52,309 Vehicles Sold This Month; 349,722 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Dodge - Up 3% (43,118 Vehicles Sold This Month; 350,042 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai - Up 1.5% (67,011 Vehicles Sold This Month; 431,445 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Fiat - Up 1% (2,371 Vehicles Sold This Month; 20,550 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Honda - Down 2.3% (123,428 Vehicles Sold This Month; 784,913 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) MINI - Down 2.3% (5,811 Vehicles Sold This Month; 29,963 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Cadillac - Down 2.6% (15,241 Vehicles Sold This Month; 97,358 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen - Down 14.6% (30,533 Vehicles Sold This Month; 209,697 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Acura - Down 17.6% (12,480 Vehicles Sold This Month; 90,431 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Scion - Down 18.1% (5,127 Vehicles Sold This Month; 35,763 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar - Down 26.4% (1,187 Vehicles Sold This Month; 5,904 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo - William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. 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GM’s Truck and Crossover Sales Surge Past 1 million Units in 2014 GM total vehicle sales up 9 percent in July – Best July since 2007 Crossovers up 26 percent, SUVs up 32 percent, vans up 65 percent Commercial sales grow for ninth consecutive month DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers delivered 256,160 vehicles in the United States in July, for the company’s highest July sales since 2007. Total sales were up 9 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales – those to individual customers – were up 4 percent. Commercial deliveries were up 69 percent and all other fleet deliveries were up 21 percent. Sales of crossovers and trucks, which include pickups, vans and SUVs, surged by double-digits, pushing combined sales to 1,048,114 through July. GM was the first automaker to pass the million-unit milestone in both 2014 and 2013. “Sales of utility vehicles soared in July because American families feel better about the economy than they have in a long time, and they are finding an incredible variety of redesigned and all-new models in our showrooms,” said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president of Sales Operations. “Small, compact, medium, large – sales were strong across the board.” During July, GM sold 100,122 crossovers and SUVs, bringing the calendar-year-to-date total to 587,250 units – the best month for utility vehicle sales since August 2007. Compared with 2013, crossover deliveries increased 26 percent in July and they are up 5 percent year to date. Large non-luxury SUVs were up 25 percent in July, and they are up 15 percent year to date. Including the Cadillac Escalade, SUV sales are up 32 percent. The Buick Encore, one of the industry’s first small crossovers, saw a 28 percent sales increase compared with July 2013. GM’s medium-sized Chevrolet, GMC and Buick crossovers, which were redesigned for the 2014 model year, were up 14 percent compared with last July, led by a 25 percent increase in Chevrolet Traverse deliveries. Combined sales of Chevrolet and GMC large SUVs, which are all new for the 2015 model year, were up 25 percent compared with a year ago. GM’s estimated share of the large SUV segment is 77 percent on a retail basis. Cadillac Escalade deliveries nearly doubled and Cadillac’s estimated share of the large luxury SUV segment is now about 37 percent on a retail basis. “GM and the U.S. economy left July carrying good momentum,” McNeil said. “The economy has bounced back strongly from the harsh winter, consumer confidence has reached a post-recession high, energy prices remain moderate and job growth continues. The stage is set for strong sales through the balance of the year. “In particular, there is a lot of pent-up demand for our new large SUVs and we expect pickup deliveries to be strong, as they usually are in the second half of the year.” July Sales Highlights (vs. 2013 except as noted) The seasonally adjusted annual selling rate (SAAR) for light vehicles in July was an estimated 16.7 million units, topping 16 million units for the fifth consecutive month. Total Chevrolet deliveries were up 8 percent, on the strength of trucks, crossovers and a 4 percent increase in retail car sales. This year marked Chevrolet’s best July sales since 2007. Chevrolet Corvette deliveries more than tripled for its best July since 2004, and the Camaro was up 25 percent, for its best July since 1995. In addition, the Volt was up 13 percent, the Malibu was up 9 percent and Sonic was up 6 percent. Silverado sales were equal to a year ago. Buick had its best July since 2006, with sales up 8 percent. Every GMC nameplate posted a sales increase, including the new Sierra, driving sales 22 percent higher. GMC had its best July since 2006. GM’s average transaction prices (ATPs) in July were in line with June 2014, and they are up more than $2,000 per unit versus a year ago, according to J.D. Power PIN estimates. GM’s large pickup ATPs were equal to June. Incentive spending as a percentage of ATP was 11.2 percent, the lowest of all domestic automakers, according to PIN. GM was up 0.2 points month over month and the industry was up 0.3 points. On a year-over-year basis, GM was up 0.1 points and the industry average was up 0.5 points. GM’s gains in the commercial segment were driven by pickup and van sales, which were both up 78 percent. Sales to rental customers increased 22 percent due to timing. Year to date, rental sales are essentially equal to a year ago. Sales to government customers were up 8 percent. GM’s fleet mix in July was about 23 percent, which is below the company’s typical mix of about 26 percent.
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Mazda Records Best July Sales In 21 Years IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported July U.S. sales of 29,238 vehicles, representing an increase of 17.1 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through July are up 9.3 percent versus last year, with 185,669 vehicles sold. "Mazda3, Mazda6 and CX-5 continue to show strong gains month after month as more and more customers realize the benefits of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY," said Ron Stettner, vice president of sales, MNAO. "Mazda hasn't sold this many vehicles in the month of July since 1993. A big part of that success is building the brand and showing customers that buying a Mazda isn't buying an economy car on discount, it is buying a near-premium experience for a great value." Key July sales notes: July 2014 marked Mazda's best July since 1993 (21 years) with 29,238 vehicles sold and an increase of 17.1 percent year-over-year (YOY). The 2014 Mazda3 accounted for 9,381 vehicles sold and an increase of 1.6 percent YOY, making it the best July for Mazda3 since 2010. Mazda CX-5 saw its best July ever with 9,109 vehicles sold and an increase of 16.4 percent YOY. Mazda6 recorded its best July in eight years (2006) with 5,049 vehicles sold, an increase of 46.5 percent YOY. SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY proves to be the key between performance and fuel efficiency as customers demand a no compromise solution. More than 80.0 percent of Mazdas sold in July were equipped with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY. Mazda's Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales reported July sales of 3,637 vehicles, up 12.0 percent YOY. Year-to-date sales CPO sales are up 15 percent versus last year, with 24,289 vehicles sold. Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported July sales of 3,610 vehicles, up 26.0 percent versus July of last year and the 18th consecutive month of YOY growth. July 2014 also marked a sales milestone for MMdM as they reached 200,000 total vehicle sales in their history.
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Toyota Is No. 1 Retail Manufacturer In July 2014 Lexus reports best-ever July; RAV4 sets all-time sales record TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota, Scion and Lexus today reported total July 2014 sales results of 215,802 units, an increase of 7.3 percent from July 2013 on a daily selling rate (DSR). On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 26 selling days in July 2014 versus 25 selling days in July 2013, sales increased 11.6 percent over the year-ago month. Toyota division posted July 2014 sales of 188,469 units, up 6.4 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota division sales increased 10.6 percent over July 2013. "Rising consumer confidence, coupled with momentum in the marketplace, boosted auto sales in July," said Bill Fay, Toyota division group vice president and general manager. "Led by an all-time record month for RAV4 and double-digit gains for both Camry and Corolla, Toyota was the number one retail brand." Lexus reported July sales of 27,333 units, a 14.1 percent increase on a DSR basis and an 18.7 percent increase on a raw-volume basis, both year-over-year. "Lexus dealers turned in their best July results ever thanks to some hot products, a nationwide marketing program and the strength of the overall luxury market," said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "Six of the eight Lexus models posted gains for the month." Other Highlights: Camry up about 15 percent with sales of nearly 40,000 units All-new Corolla up 26 percent with sales of almost 31,000 units Prius posts sales of 20,675 units Toyota light trucks post best-ever July, up over 15 percent All-new RAV4 up over 37 percent, posts best-ever month All-new Highlander up 4 percent 4Runner up 64.5 percent All-new Tundra up 5 percent for the month Tacoma posts sales of over 13,000 units All-new Lexus IS increased about 25 percent Lexus ES posts sales of more than 6,000 units Lexus GS up over 16 percent Lexus luxury utility vehicles up over 23 percent Lexus RX up 14.5 percent Lexus GX posts triple-digit gains for the ninth month in a row
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BMW Group U.S. Reports July 2014 Sales BMW brand sales up 9.8 percent - best July ever MINI brand sales down 2.3 percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported July sales of 32,220 vehicles, an increase of 7.4 percent from the 29,993 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 5.4 percent on sales of 213,754 in the first seven months of 2014 compared to 202,780 in the same period in 2013. BMW Brand Sales – Best July Ever Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 9.8 percent in July for a total of 26,409 compared to 24,043 vehicles sold in July, 2013. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is up 11.7 percent on sales of 183,791 compared to 164,474 sold in the first seven months of 2013. "The sales momentum that's been building all year reached its year-to-date peak in July, setting a new BMW record for the month," said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. "There's certainly more to come, especially with the new X4 and 4 Series Gran Coupe now hitting the market and our revolutionary hybrid-electric BMW i8 on the horizon." MINI Brand Sales For July, MINI USA reports 5,811 automobiles, a decrease of 2.3 percent from the 5,950 sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI USA reported a sales total of 29,963 automobiles, a decrease of 21.8 percent from the 38,306 automobiles sold in the first seven months of 2013.
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AUG 1, 2014 | DEARBORN, MICH. FUSION, EXPLORER, ESCAPE LEAD FORD’S BEST JULY RESULTS IN EIGHT YEARS; F-SERIES AND LINCOLN ALSO POST GAINS Ford Motor Company U.S. July sales increased 10 percent with 212,236 vehicles sold for best July performance in eight years Ford Fusion posted a record July sales month with 23,942 cars sold, up 17 percent Ford Explorer sales increased 32 percent; Ford Escape posted best July with a 19 percent sales increase Ford F-Series again topped 60,000-vehicle mark, up 5 percent Lincoln sales increased 14 percent on building MKC stock Ford Motor Company U.S. sales of 212,236 vehicles increased 10 percent over a year ago for the best July in eight years. Retail sales of 162,028 vehicles are up 7 percent. “July proved to be a very good month for Ford and Lincoln with positive gains across the board in all the major segments,” said John Felice, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Escape and Fusion were big contributors to our sales increases, with both setting July sales records. F-Series again topped the 60,000-vehicle sales mark and we’re seeing great initial demand for our launch vehicles, such as the Transit Connect, Transit Connect Wagon and the Lincoln MKC as availability builds.” Ford Fusion set an all-time monthly sales record in July with 23,942 cars sold, a gain of 17 percent. The West region of the United States continues to drive Fusion sales higher, with a 24 percent retail increase relative to a 22 percent increase nationally. Ford Explorer sales are up 32 percent with 16,797 vehicles sold, for the vehicle’s best July since 2005. Ford Escape sales are up 19 percent, setting an all-time performance record for July. Ford F-Series sales are up 5 percent with 63,240 trucks sold, a number achieved with the lowest incentives of the three largest pickup truck manufacturers. Lincoln sales of 7,863 vehicles are up 14 percent, giving the brand its best July result in six years. Stock for Lincoln MKC is expanding and momentum is building, with 1,534 vehicles sold in July.
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JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR JULY 2014 Jaguar Land Rover North America sales increase 3 percent in July, for its best July sales month result since 2005 High performance models, Jaguar F-TYPE and Land Rover Range Rover Sport, drive sales growth Land Rover brand has its best July sales month since 2005 Range Rover Sport July sales increase 115 percent Jaguar F-TYPE lineup, now featuring Coupe and Convertible models, increase 47 percent for its best month since hitting market (MAHWAH, NJ) - August 1, 2014 - Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported July 2014 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales reached 4,643 units, up 15 percent from 4,050 units in July 2013; Jaguar sales were 1,187 units, down 26 percent from 1,613 units in July 2013. Jaguar Land Rover North America July U.S. sales for both brands hit 5,830 units, a 3 percent increase from 5663 units in July 2013, and are up 11 percent for the year. "Jaguar Land Rover in the U.S. had its best July since 2005 driven by our highest performance models, the F-TYPE, which had its best month ever, and the increasingly popular Range Rover Sport,” said Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO, Jaguar Land Rover North America. U.S. BRAND HIGHLIGHTS Land Rover The all new Range Rover Sport had its highest July sales in 9 years hitting 1,614 units, up 115 percent from 752 in July, 2013. The new Range Rover Sport has received multiple awards for its breadth of capability including Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road ‘4x4 of the year’ and Road & Track’s ‘Best Cars’ list in the SUV category. For the year, the all new Range Rover Sport is up 44 percent. Jaguar For the month of July, the Jaguar F-TYPE lineup had its highest volume month since hitting the market in 2013 with 501 sales, up 47 percent from 341 units in July, 2013. The F-TYPE Coupe was introduced at the Los Angeles International Automobile Show in November and arrived in showrooms this summer. For the year, the Jaguar brand is up 1 percent.
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Mitsubishi Motors Continues Sales Momentum Best July and year-to-date sales in three years, Outlander Sport leads the way with its best ever July sales month CYPRESS, Calif., Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) experienced another strong month in July with sales of 6,349 units, a 21.4 percent increase over the sales total from July 2013. The stylish and American-made Outlander Sport 5-passenger compact crossover/SUV was the brand's volume leader with sales of 2,610 units in July – its best July sales month since the model was launched back in 2010. The award-winning and extremely fuel-efficient Mirage 5-door sub-compact saw sales of 1,593 units for the month, marking July as the second best sales month for the model since its debut last September. "Our year-to-date sales are up by nearly 29 percent over the same period from last year thanks to strong sales of our core models," said Don Swearingen, MMNA Executive Vice President of Sales. "This sustained sales momentum is a good indicator for the brand as we begin to launch our 2015 models." Other highlights of July sales include: Total Mitsubishi sales are up 28.9 percent year-to-date Sales of the Outlander 7-passenger crossover/SUV are up 25.4 percent year-to-date Lancer Evolution sales are up 10.0 percent year-to-date Outlander Sport sales are up 23.5 percent year-to-date
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Porsche Reports June Sales - up 12.6% over 2013 Porsche dealers sell 4,300 cars ATLANTA, Aug. 1, 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 July 2014 sales of 4,300 vehicles. During the first seven months of 2014, PCNA has delivered 27,219 vehicles in the U.S., an increase of 8.3 percent over last year (25,129). July was noteworthy for a number of reasons aside from setting another monthly sales record. "We just announced the arrival of the new generation of our Cayenne range this fall, including the first plug-in hybrid in the premium SUV segment," said Detlev von Platen, President and CEO, Porsche Cars North America. "So it is gratifying to recognize that the current Cayenne hasn't lost its appeal and keeps up its sales momentum." The attractiveness of Porsche products doesn't stop with the Cayenne. Last month the sports car manufacturer was recognized as the number one brand in this year's J.D. Power and Associates APEAL Study for the tenth consecutive year with the Cayenne, 911, and Boxster garnering top honors in their respective segments. Deliveries of 1,546 Cayenne SUVs in July were on par with last year's sales of 1,563. The sporty Macan recorded July sales of 952 and has reached a share of over ten percent of the year's total sales volume in only its third month on the market. Finally, the limited edition super sports car 918 Spyder was delivered to the very first U.S. customers with the numbers expected to increase over the coming months. Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales in the U.S. were 996 for July 2014, an increase of 23 percent from the same period last year.
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Hyundai Motor America Reports Best Ever July Sales Sonata Hybrid has Best Month Ever Premium Models up More than 9 Percent FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America, recently ranked the highest non-premium brand in J.D. Power's APEAL and IQS reports, posted its best July sales ever. Sales for the month were 67,011 units, up 1.5 percent compared with the same period in 2013. The Sonata had another strong month with sales of 22,577 up 19 percent while the Santa Fe recorded sales of 8,655, up 26 percent. "As the summer weather heated up across the country, so did the selling season," said Bob Pradzinski, vice president of national sales, Hyundai Motor America. "With 2015 models beginning to hit showrooms, incentive spend up across major brands and competitive financing available, it's a buyers' market that many shoppers took advantage of." The 2015 Genesis and Equus, Hyundai's premium models, both saw sales gains for the month, up 5 percent and 76 percent, respectively.
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Kia Motors America Announces Record July Sales Year-to-Date Sales Up 7.2 Percent Over 2013 IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming off the best first half sales performance in company history, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record July sales of 52,309 units, a 6.7 percent increase over the same period last year. After launching seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles in 2013, Kia's year-to-date sales are up 7.2 percent, and the brand's aggressive new product cadence will continue this quarter with the scheduled launches of the all-new Sedona and Soul EV. Since arriving in 2009, U.S. sales of the iconic Soul have exceeded the 500,000 unit mark, and the wildly popular urban passenger vehicle recently topped the Compact MPV segment in the J.D. Power APEAL Study for the third straight year. "Kia's 20th anniversary in the U.S. has included a number of historic milestones and achievements resulting from one of the freshest and most wide-ranging lineups in the industry as well as our unyielding commitment to delivering world-class quality," said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of sales and marketing, KMA. "As Kia's units-in-operation count continues to grow, so does the level of recognition from highly regarded industry experts and consumers who have experienced the extraordinary design, technology, safety and value we offer, from subcompact to luxury."
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Audi achieves 43rd consecutive record month of U.S. sales in July - Sales for the most recent month rose 11.9% to 14,616 vehicles - Demand for the all-new Audi A3 Sedan remained strong deep into its launch year - Due to lean inventories, Audi pulled its 2015 model launch ahead HERNDON, Va., August 1, 2014 – Audi reported that its July 2014 sales increased 11.9% to 14,616 vehicles, a total that stands as the 43rd consecutive month of record monthly U.S. sales for the brand. Audi U.S. sales year-to-date increased 13.3% to 98,965 vehicles. Audi has maintained steady momentum throughout 2014, with the best-ever July results following record sales for the first half of the year. The previous July record was set in 2013 with sales of 13,064 vehicles. To date, 2014 has produced four of the six best U.S. sales months for the premium car brand. “Due to the sustained high demand for our Premium cars, we needed to move our 2015 model year release ahead of schedule as supply became available early July,” said Mark Del Rosso, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America. “That gives us tremendous confidence heading into the second half of the year with the new Audi A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sedan TDI and the S3 performance model reaching showrooms within weeks, and the new Q3 crossover arriving later this fall.” By the end of July, Audi and its U.S. dealers had a lean 47 days’ supply of unsold cars and 29 days of unsold SUVs in inventory. After its April U.S. sales debut, the 2015 Audi A3 Sedan has maintained a strong and consistent sales pace. July 2014 brought 2,164 A3 sales to solidify the model’s standing among the top three of the brand’s best sellers. July totals for the top-of-the-range Audi models kept pace, constituting nearly one-third of all Audi sales. Audi A8 demand increased 11.3% for the month as customers responded well to the updated 2015 model line. Audi Q7 YTD sales increased by 8.9%. July is the 12th consecutive month of record sales for Audi Certified pre-owned. It also marks the second highest monthly total of all-time with an increase of 26.6%, to a total of 4,116 CPO vehicles sold; CPO sales year-to-date increased 15.6 %. Highlights: - The all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan models officially went on sale this spring, with 9,899 cars sold since launch. - Sales of Audi premium category vehicles (Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi A8, and Audi Q7) increased 13% year-to-date, representing 32.2% of total Audi sales year-to-date and 32% of the Audi year-to-date sales gain. - Sales mix for Audi S performance variants finished the month at 18.5% for the S4 sedan; 32% for the S5/ RS 5; 5.5% for the S6; 22.4% for the S7 / RS 7; 15.1% for the S8; 34.7% for the TTS and TTS Roadster, and 7.7% for the SQ5 crossover. - Sales of Audi A8 increased 11.3% compared to July 2013 - Sales of the Audi Q5 increased 0.4% compared to July 2013 due mostly to tight supplies; YTD sales grew 7.6% compared to previous period. - Sales of the Audi Q7 increased 8.9% compared to July 2013; YTD sales grew 24.9% compared to previous period. - July sales mix for Audi TDI models: Audi A6 TDI at 18.8%; Audi A7 TDI at 14.7%; A8 TDI at 10.7%; Audi Q5 TDI at 14.2%, Audi Q7 TDI at 24.1%, with an overall mix of 13.3% on 1,298 total TDI sales for July. - Audi Certified pre-owned sales increased 26.6% to 4,116 vehicles in July; YTD CPO sales rose 15.6% to 25,943 vehicles sold. - Audi holds the longest running monthly record sales streak in the premium car market according to a competitive sales report from MotorIntelligence.com.
