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Mercedes-Benz Posts Fifth Record Sales Month Of 2014 With 26,617 Units In May MBUSA delivers 7.5% year-to-date gain with 138,374 vehicles MONTVALE, N.J., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest May sales on record with 29,570 units across the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart model lines, an increase of 8.1% from the 27,359 vehicles sold the same period last year. The Mercedes-Benz brand alone posted May retails of 26,617, up 7.7% for the month, while year-to-date volumes reached 125,118, up 6.5%. Adding year-to-date sales of 9,282 for Sprinter Vans (up 23.5%) and 3,974 units at smart (up 8%), MBUSA achieved a year-to-date grand total of 138,374. "With five record months on the books for 2014," said Stephen Cannon, president and CEO of MBUSA, "we continue to accelerate thanks to the strength of our product offering and our dealer networks' laser focus on the customer experience." Top sellers in May for the Mercedes-Benz brand included the C-, E- and M-Class model lines. The E-Class took the lead with sales of 6,168 vehicles, up 25.1% from the same month last year, followed by the C-Class at 5,284. The M-Class, volume leader in the Mercedes-Benz SUV lineup, rounded out the top three at 4,084, an increase of 26.9% from May 2013. At the high end, the flagship S-Class continued its streak of double-digit year-over-year sales gains with May volumes of 2,173, up 82.6% from the same month last year. The newly redesigned Sprinter lineup continued to show strong sales momentum in May, posting monthly sales of 2,264, an increase of 23.9% from the 1,828 units sold in May 2013. May sales on the smart side reached 689. The company's AMG high-performance models finished the month up 79.9% at 964, with year-to-date volumes climbing 75.6% to 4,800. Sales of Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC diesel models totaled 1,496 in May, while year-to-date sales hit 6,952, an increase of 5% from the 6,619 diesel units sold during the same period last year. Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) recorded sales volumes of 11,870 vehicles in May, an increase of 46.3% compared to the 8,113 units sold during the same month last year. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 49,625 units, up 20.4% from the 41,231 vehicles sold through May 2013.
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Jun 3, 2014 , HERNDON, Va. Audi achieves best May U.S. sales in company history May 2014 also stands as the 41st consecutive U.S. sales record for Audi and the second-best result for any month Audi year-to-date sales in the U.S. up 11.4% Audi Certified pre-owned sales set all-time monthly record HERNDON, Va., June 3, 2014 – Audi reported May 2014 sales of 16,601 vehicles, which stands as the brand’s second-best month ever and its 41st consecutive month of record sales. May only trailed the all-time record monthly sales mark set in December 2013 of 17,013 vehicles sold. Audi sales year-to-date increased 11.4%% to 67,482 vehicles sold. “Within a few weeks of its launch, the all-new A3 sedan has established itself as a core contributor to the Audi U.S. success story,” said Mark Del Rosso, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America. “Sales strength was seen throughout our lineup with our most exclusive models continuing to represent one-third of overall Audi demand.” Since its introduction earlier this spring, the A3 premium sedan has become one of the three most popular models in the Audi lineup, with May U.S. sales of 2,261 cars. Combined sales of the range-topping A6, A7, A8 and Q7 models represented 46% of the overall Audi year-to-date sales gain to make up 33.4% of all Audi U.S. sales. For the month, luxury sedan sales remained strong as the Audi A6 increased 21.7% to 2,151 vehicles sold for the month, while year-to-date demand for the A6 increased 20.8% to 9,719 vehicles sold. Sales of the Audi A7 rose 22.8% in May to 861 vehicles sold, while demand for the A7 increased 10.3% to 3,783 vehicles sold YTD. May results were bolstered by sales of Audi luxury SUVs, with the Audi Q5 crossover posting a 13.5% gain in May with 3,836 units delivered for the month. Sales of the Audi Q7 increased 14.7% to 1,455 vehicles sold for the month. Year-to-date sales for the Audi Q5 increased 7.3% while YTD sales for the Audi Q7 increased 30.9%. May 2014 marked a new all-time best month for Audi Certified pre-owned vehicles sales with an increase of 19.8% to a total of 4,162 CPO vehicles sold in May, and a year-to-date increase of 15.2%. Highlights: Sales mix for Audi S performance variants finished the month at 16.9% for the S4 sedan; 36.7% for the S5/ RS 5; 5.8% for the S6; 28.8% for the S7 / RS 7; 12.0% for the S8; 22.8% for the TTS and TTS Roadster, and 8.6% for the SQ5 crossover.Sales of Audi A6 increased to 21.7% compared to May 2013; YTD sales grew 20.8% compared to previous period. Sales of Audi A7 increased 22.8% compared to May 2013; YTD sales grew 10.3% compared to previous period. Sales of the Audi Q5 increased 13.5% compared to May 2013; YTD sales grew 7.3% compared to previous period. Sales of the Audi Q7 increased 14.7% compared to May 2013; YTD sales grew 30.9% compared to previous period. May sales mix for Audi TDI models: Audi A6 TDI at 17.3% on 373 vehicles sold; Audi A7 TDI at 11.5% on 99 vehicles; A8 TDI at 18.1% on 78 vehicles; Audi Q5 TDI at 16.4% on 629 vehicles, and for the Audi Q7 TDI at 28.0% on 408 vehicles; with an overall mix of 18.2% on 1,587 total TDI sales for May. Audi Certified pre-owned sales increased 19.8% to 4,162 vehicles in May; YTD CPO sales rose 15.2% to 18,178 vehicles sold. The all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan models officially went on sale this spring, with 5,283 vehicles sold since launch. Audi holds the longest running monthly record sales streak in the premium car market according to a completive sales report from MotorIntelligence.com.
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GM Reports Best Monthly Sales Since August 2008 May total sales up 13 percent; retail sales up 10 percent 2014-06-03 DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers delivered 284,694 vehicles in the United States in May, up 13 percent compared to a year ago, marking the company’s best May in seven years and its best total sales since August 2008. Retail sales – vehicles sold to individual buyers – were up 10 percent while fleet sales were up 21 percent. GM expects to increase its total market share year over year. “The momentum we generated in April carried into May, with all four brands performing well in a growing economy and 17 vehicle lines posting double-digit retail sales increases or better,” said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president of Sales Operations. For the month, Chevrolet sales were up 14 percent in total, driven by a 26 percent increase in car deliveries. Buick sales were also very strong, with deliveries up 11 percent in total and 10 percent on a retail basis. Buick had its best May total and retail since 2005. Both Cadillac and GMC had their best May total and retail sales since 2007. May Sales Highlights (vs. 2013 except as noted) The seasonally adjusted annual selling rate (SAAR) for light vehicles was an estimated 16.5 million units – the third consecutive month above 16 million. Cruze was up 41 percent. Chevrolet Corvette deliveries were up 268 percent, Spark sales doubled, Camaro was up 30 percent and Impala was up 23 percent. Malibu retail sales were up 12 percent. Retail sales of Chevrolet and GMC large SUVs doubled, while retail sales of the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain were up 16 percent and 13 percent, respectively. Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra sales were up for the third month in a row, with May deliveries up 8 percent and 14 percent, respectively. At Cadillac, sales of the CTS sedan were up 39 percent and Escalade deliveries were up 30 percent. SRX sales were up 27 percent, for the vehicle line’s best May ever. Buick Encore deliveries more than doubled and Regal sales were up 49 percent. GM’s average transaction prices (ATPs), including full-size pickup ATPs, were in line with April. Calendar year to date, GM’s ATPs are up about $2,700. Incentive spending as a percentage of average transaction price was 10.4 percent, down 0.5 points from a year ago, according to J.D. Power PIN estimates. The industry average for May was 9.9 percent. Commercial fleet sales were up 21 percent for the seventh consecutive monthly increase and the best month since September 2008. Within commercial fleet, full-size van sales were up 46 percent and full-size pickups were up 35 percent. Small business deliveries, which are included in retail sales, were up 10 percent. GM’s fleet deliveries in May exceeded expectations due to the timing of rental customer deliveries, and May will likely represent the company’s highest fleet volume month of 2014. Last year, June was GM’s highest volume fleet month. As a result, GM expects that June 2014 year-over-year fleet sales will be down sharply.
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Toyota Motor Sales Reports Best Month In Six Years TMS no. 1 retail manufacturer; Camry, Corolla and Prius post double-digit gains TORRANCE, Calif., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported May 2014 sales results of 243,236 units, an increase of 12.6 percent from May 2013 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 27 selling days in May 2014 versus 26 selling days in May 2013, TMS sales increased 17 percent from year-ago month. Toyota division posted May 2014 sales of 216,315 units, up 12.2 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota division sales increased 16.5 percent over May 2013. "Industry sales in May soared as consumer confidence improved and demand for new vehicles continued to strengthen," saidBill Fay, Toyota division group vice president and general manager. "Toyota had its best month in six years led by strong Camry, Corolla and Hybrid sales." Lexus reported May sales of 26,921 units, a 16.6 percent increase on a DSR basis and a 21.1 percent increase on a raw-volume basis, both year-over-year. "The luxury vehicle market has been outperforming the overall industry so far this year and that continued in May," said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "Lexus results during the month were up 21 percent as sales of our newest models, the IS and GX, more than doubled, and our core models, the ES and RX, also showed solid gains." Other Highlights: Camry up over 26 percent with sales of almost 50,000 units All-new Corolla up 30.8 percent, best month since August 2009 TMS hybrids up over 9 percent Prius up 14 percent with sales of 26,793 units Toyota division trucks up 11 percent All-new RAV4 leads trucks with sales of 23,465 units, up 13 percent All-new Highlander posts sales of 12,329 units 4Runner up 70 percent Sienna up nearly 13 percent Toyota pickups post sales of 25,267 units All-new Tundra up 14.5 percent Tacoma posts sales of nearly 14,000 units Lexus up over 21 percent All-new Lexus IS posts triple-digit gains for the sixth month in a row All-new Lexus ES up nearly 11 percent Lexus luxury utility vehicles up 20.2 percent Lexus RX up 8.7 percent Lexus GX posts triple-digit gains for the seventh month in a row *Note: Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted raw sales volume
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Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 54.2% (7,269 Vehicles Sold This Month; 33,651 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi of America - Up 25.5% (16,601 Vehicles Sold This Month; 67,482 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda North American Operations - Up 22.5% (29,731 Vehicles Sold This Month; 130,223 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan North America - Up 18.8% (135,934 Vehicles Sold This Month; 594,834 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 17.3% (4,609 Vehicles Sold This Month; 18,817 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 17.1% (5,840 Vehicles Sold This Month; 29,202 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chrysler Group LLC - Up 17% (194,421 Vehicles Sold This Month; 849,037 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota Motor Sales - Up 17% (243,236 Vehicles Sold This Month; 963,893 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia Motors America - Up 14.8% (60,087 Vehicles Sold This Month; 246,769 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW Group U.S. - Up 13.3% (35,331 Vehicles Sold This Month; 145,957 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) General Motors Co. - Up 12.6% (284,964 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,188,407 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 10.7% (44,170 Vehicles Sold This Month; 196,641 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) American Honda Motor Co. - Up 9% (152,603 Vehicles Sold This Month; 610,413 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 8.1% (29,570 Vehicles Sold This Month; 138,374 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai Motor America - Up 3.7% (70,907 Vehicles Sold This Month; 297,027 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford Motor Company - Up 3% (254,084 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,047,968 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen of America - Down 15.4% (32,163 Vehicles Sold This Month; 150,317 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Down 20.8% (5,014 Vehicles Sold This Month; 23,347 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Brands: Jeep - Up 58% (70,203 Vehicles Sold This Month; 275,796 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi - Up 54.2% (7,269 Vehicles Sold This Month; 33,651 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Infiniti - Up 31.4% (10,376 Vehicles Sold This Month; 50,767 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Land Rover - Up 27.6% (4,536 Vehicles Sold This Month; 22,148 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi - Up 25.5% (16,601 Vehicles Sold This Month; 67,482 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Sprinter - Up 23.9% (2,264 Vehicles Sold This Month; 9,282 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda - Up 22.5% (29,731 Vehicles Sold This Month; 130,223 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lincoln - Up 21.1% (8,845 Vehicles Sold This Month; 37,251 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lexus - Up 21.1% (26,921 Vehicles Sold This Month; 115,171 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ram - Up 19% (38,932 Vehicles Sold This Month; 179,095 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Fiat - Up 18% (4,771 Vehicles Sold This Month; 20,494 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan - Up 17.8% (125,558 Vehicles Sold This Month; 544,067 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW - Up 17.3% (29,602 Vehicles Sold This Month; 127,181 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche - Up 17.3% (4,609 Vehicles Sold This Month; 18,817 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota - Up 16.5% (216,315 Vehicles Sold This Month; 848,722 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia - Up 14.8% (60,087 Vehicles Sold This Month; 246,769 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chevrolet - Up 14.2% (205,010 Vehicles Sold This Month; 839,341 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Buick - Up 11% (19,957 Vehicles Sold This Month; 92,069 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru - Up 10.7% (44,170 Vehicles Sold This Month; 196,641 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Honda - Up 9.8% (137,928 Vehicles Sold This Month; 543,668 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) GMC - Up 8.3% (45,039 Vehicles Sold This Month; 188,821 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz - Up 7.7% (26,617 Vehicles Sold This Month; 125,118 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Cadillac - Up 6.4% (14,688 Vehicles Sold This Month; 68,176 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai - Up 3.7% (70,907 Vehicles Sold This Month; 297,027 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Dodge - Up 3% (57,923 Vehicles Sold This Month; 256,610 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford - Up 2.5% (245,239 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,010,717 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Acura - Up 2.2% (14,675 Vehicles Sold This Month; 66,475 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) MINI - Down 3.6% (5,729 Vehicles Sold This Month; 18,776 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Scion - Down 6.1% (6,181 Vehicles Sold This Month; 26,024 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar - Down 9.1% (1,304 Vehicles Sold This Month; 7,054 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen - Down 15.4% (32,163 Vehicles Sold This Month; 150,317 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Smart - Down 15.8% (689 Vehicles Sold This Month; 3,974 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo - Down 20.8% (5,014 Vehicles Sold This Month; 23,347 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chrysler - Down 22% (22,592 Vehicles Sold This Month; 117,042 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. 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Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 54.2% (7,269 Vehicles Sold This Month; 33,651 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi of America - Up 25.5% (16,601 Vehicles Sold This Month; 67,482 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda North American Operations - Up 22.5% (29,731 Vehicles Sold This Month; 130,223 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan North America - Up 18.8% (135,934 Vehicles Sold This Month; 594,834 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 17.3% (4,609 Vehicles Sold This Month; 18,817 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 17.1% (5,840 Vehicles Sold This Month; 29,202 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chrysler Group LLC - Up 17% (194,421 Vehicles Sold This Month; 849,037 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota Motor Sales - Up 17% (243,236 Vehicles Sold This Month; 963,893 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia Motors America - Up 14.8% (60,087 Vehicles Sold This Month; 246,769 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW Group U.S. - Up 13.3% (35,331 Vehicles Sold This Month; 145,957 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) General Motors Co. - Up 12.6% (284,964 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,188,407 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 10.7% (44,170 Vehicles Sold This Month; 196,641 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) American Honda Motor Co. - Up 9% (152,603 Vehicles Sold This Month; 610,413 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 8.1% (29,570 Vehicles Sold This Month; 138,374 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai Motor America - Up 3.7% (70,907 Vehicles Sold This Month; 297,027 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford Motor Company - Up 3% (254,084 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,047,968 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen of America - Down 15.4% (32,163 Vehicles Sold This Month; 150,317 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Down 20.8% (5,014 Vehicles Sold This Month; 23,347 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Brands: Jeep - Up 58% (70,203 Vehicles Sold This Month; 275,796 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi - Up 54.2% (7,269 Vehicles Sold This Month; 33,651 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Infiniti - Up 31.4% (10,376 Vehicles Sold This Month; 50,767 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Land Rover - Up 27.6% (4,536 Vehicles Sold This Month; 22,148 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi - Up 25.5% (16,601 Vehicles Sold This Month; 67,482 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Sprinter - Up 23.9% (2,264 Vehicles Sold This Month; 9,282 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda - Up 22.5% (29,731 Vehicles Sold This Month; 130,223 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lincoln - Up 21.1% (8,845 Vehicles Sold This Month; 37,251 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lexus - Up 21.1% (26,921 Vehicles Sold This Month; 115,171 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ram - Up 19% (38,932 Vehicles Sold This Month; 179,095 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Fiat - Up 18% (4,771 Vehicles Sold This Month; 20,494 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan - Up 17.8% (125,558 Vehicles Sold This Month; 544,067 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW - Up 17.3% (29,602 Vehicles Sold This Month; 127,181 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche - Up 17.3% (4,609 Vehicles Sold This Month; 18,817 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota - Up 16.5% (216,315 Vehicles Sold This Month; 848,722 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia - Up 14.8% (60,087 Vehicles Sold This Month; 246,769 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chevrolet - Up 14.2% (205,010 Vehicles Sold This Month; 839,341 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Buick - Up 11% (19,957 Vehicles Sold This Month; 92,069 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru - Up 10.7% (44,170 Vehicles Sold This Month; 196,641 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Honda - Up 9.8% (137,928 Vehicles Sold This Month; 543,668 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) GMC - Up 8.3% (45,039 Vehicles Sold This Month; 188,821 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz - Up 7.7% (26,617 Vehicles Sold This Month; 125,118 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Cadillac - Up 6.4% (14,688 Vehicles Sold This Month; 68,176 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai - Up 3.7% (70,907 Vehicles Sold This Month; 297,027 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Dodge - Up 3% (57,923 Vehicles Sold This Month; 256,610 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford - Up 2.5% (245,239 Vehicles Sold This Month; 1,010,717 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Acura - Up 2.2% (14,675 Vehicles Sold This Month; 66,475 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) MINI - Down 3.6% (5,729 Vehicles Sold This Month; 18,776 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Scion - Down 6.1% (6,181 Vehicles Sold This Month; 26,024 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar - Down 9.1% (1,304 Vehicles Sold This Month; 7,054 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen - Down 15.4% (32,163 Vehicles Sold This Month; 150,317 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Smart - Down 15.8% (689 Vehicles Sold This Month; 3,974 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo - Down 20.8% (5,014 Vehicles Sold This Month; 23,347 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chrysler - Down 22% (22,592 Vehicles Sold This Month; 117,042 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. 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JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR MAY 2014 Jaguar Land Rover North America sales increase 17 percent in May, for its best May sales month result since 2007 Land Rover brand has its best May sales month ever with a 28 percent increase over 2013 Range Rover Evoque sales increase 59 percent for May Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe went on sale in May leading to new high in monthly F-TYPE sales Jaguar sales up 14 percent for the year (MAHWAH, NJ) – May 1, 2014 – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported May 2014 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales reached an all-time May high of 4,536 units, up 28 percent from 3,554 units in May 2013, and for the year, up 13 percent with 22,148 units from 19,516 units. Jaguar sales were 1,304 units, down 9 percent from 1,435 units in May 2013, and for the year up 14 percent with 7,054 units from 6,161 units. Jaguar Land Rover North America May U.S. sales for both brands hit 5,840 units, a 17 percent increase from 4,989 units in May 2013. For the year 2014, Jaguar Land Rover North America is up 14 percent with 29,202 units sold from 25,677 units in 2013. "Jaguar Land Rover continues to have momentum across multiple car lines driving our U.S. monthly sales up 17 percent with Land Rover achieving its highest May sales ever,” said Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO, Jaguar Land Rover North America. “The Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport were top performers this month, and the addition of the Coupe model helped the Jaguar F-TYPE have its best sales month since debuting last year.” U.S. BRAND HIGHLIGHTS Land Rover Land Rover achieved an all-time May sales high this year reflecting the overall sustained momentum of the brand in the U.S. The all new Range Rover Sport hit a record May high of 1,496 units, up 35 percent from 1,105 in May, 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. The Range Rover Evoque continues to grow in popularity, hitting 1,196 units, a 59 percent increase from 751 units in May 2013, for its best May sales month ever. Jaguar The Jaguar brand is up 14 percent for the first five months of 2014 driven by demand for the new F-TYPE sports car, including this month for the first time, convertible and coupe models. Jaguar XK sales have also increased in 2014 with 701 sales YTD versus 669 units in 2013. The coming 2015 Model Year will be the final version of this iconic Jaguar GT. F-TYPE total sales for May, 2014 were 431 units, dramatically up from 159 units in 2013 when the convertible was launching. F-TYPE Coupe sales hit 236 units and Convertible sales hit 195 units. The F- TYPE Coupe launch campaign, British Villains, kicked off with Jaguar’s first advertisement in the broadcast of the Super Bowl. The 60-second spot, “Rendezvous,” has become Jaguar USA’s most popular YouTube video ever with 11.5 Million views.
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JUN 3, 2014 | DEARBORN BEST MAY RETAIL SALES IN 10 YEARS NETS RECORDS FOR FUSION, ESCAPE, LINCOLN MKZ; BEST EXPLORER SALES SINCE JULY 2005 Ford Fusion and Ford Escape establish best-ever monthly sales records Ford Explorer, America’s best-selling midsize utility, has its best sales month since 2005 Lincoln MKZ sets a new sales record for May; all-new Lincoln MKC now on sale Total May U.S. sales up 3 percent with 254,084 vehicles sold; retail sales up 6 percent with 174,889 vehicles sold Ford Motor Company U.S. sales totaled 254,084 vehicles in May, up 3 percent from a year ago. Retail sales set several model records with 174,889 vehicles sold – an increase of 6 percent. “Fusion and Escape had their best months ever, which helped us to our strongest May result since May 2004,” said John Felice, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Explorer continued to gain ground in the midsize utility segment with its best monthly sales performance in nearly 10 years, while Lincoln MKZ saw its best May ever.” Ford Fusion set an all-time monthly record in May with sales of 33,881 vehicles. The West region of the U.S. continues to push Fusion sales higher, with a 42 percent increase – making it Fusion’s best-ever retail month for the region. With 31,896 vehicle sales, Ford Escape also posts an all-time record, topping the 30,000-vehicle mark for the first time ever. Ford Explorer sales in May topped the 20,000-vehicle mark for the first time since July 2005 with sales of 20,346 vehicles, a 21 percent increase from last year. Escape and Explorer sales of 52,242 vehicles helped increase total utility vehicle sales by 9 percent – the best May performance since July 2005. Lincoln sales are up 21 percent for May, with 8,845 vehicles sold. MKZ had its best May sales performance ever, breaking last year’s record with 3,714 cars sold. The all-new Lincoln MKC is now on sale – with 677 MKC vehicles sold during the final weekend of May.
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June 3, 2014 Nissan Group Reports May 2014 U.S. Sales NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for May 2014 of 135,934 units, an increase of 18.8 percent over the prior year and a May record. Nissan highlights: Nissan Division set a May record at 125,558 sales in the month, an increase of 17.8 percent. This marks a monthly record for Nissan division in 14 of the last 15 months. May was the best-ever month for Nissan LEAF with 3,117 sales, an increase of 45.8 percent over the prior year. In May, LEAF passed 50,000 total U.S. sales since launch, further establishing it as the leader among electric vehicles. Nissan Altima sales set a May record at 36,053, up 12.9 percent. Year-to-date, Altima has the largest sales increase of any car in the midsize category. Nissan Sentra also set a May sales record at 21,932, breaking the previous mark set in 1984 when Sentra was Nissan’s top-selling model. Sentra sales were up 75.4 percent for the month. Sales of the Nissan Rogue crossover set a May record with 18,722, an increase of 8 percent. Nissan Versa sales increased 30.5 percent to 11,243 in May, also a record for the month. Juke crossover sales also set a May record at 3,825, an increase of 33.4 percent over the prior year. Infiniti today reported U.S. sales of 10,376 luxury vehicles in May, an increase of 31.4 percent versus 7,899 vehicles a year earlier. The new Infiniti Q50 luxury sports sedan saw deliveries of 2,938 vehicles in May, contributing to the brand's 75.8 increase in passenger cars. The QX80 full-size luxury sport utility vehicle had another strong month with 980 sales, up 4.5 percent.
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Mazda Records Best May Sales In 18 Years IRVINE, Calif., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported May U.S. sales of 29,731 vehicles, representing an increase of 22.5 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through May are up 6.4 percent versus last year, with 130,223 vehicles sold. "Despite the economy being anyone's guess these days, with GDP down and durable goods orders off, we see consumer confidence looking strong and shoppers turning into buyers, and the proof of this is the results we saw across the industry with May sales," said Ron Stettner, VP, Sales for MNAO. "At Mazda, Memorial Day was huge for us, and we feared a slowdown toward the end of the month that never happened." Key May sales notes: May of 2014 proved to be the best May of Mazda3 sales in four years (2010) with 10,682 vehicles sold and an increase of 19.6 percent YOY. Mazda6 sales continued the record May performance marking the best May in eight years (2006) with 5,461 vehicles sold, representing an increase of 38.5 percent YOY. Mazda CX-5 sales resulted in the best May ever with 9,291 vehicle sold, an increase of 30.3 percent YOY. Mazda's SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY accounted for 85.6 percent of total sales in the month of May. Mazda's Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales reported May sales of 3,661 vehicles, up 17.9 percent YOY. Year-to-date sales through May are up 18.0 percent with 17,194 vehicles sold. Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported May sales of 3,332 vehicles, up 15.0 percent versus May of last year. This is the best ever May and the 16th consecutive month of YOY growth for MMdM.
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American Honda Sales Increase 9.0 Percent in May American Honda sets May record for light truck sales Honda Accord, Civic and CR-V each post double digit gains, together selling over 100k units Acura MDX shatters May record, lifts light trucks to best May in division history TORRANCE, Calif., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported May 2014 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 152,603 units—an overall increase of 9.0 percent (5.0 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*)compared to May 2013, which showed a similar increase vs. the previous year. The Honda Division posted an increase of 9.8 percent with May sales of 137,928 units. Acura division gained 2.2 percent on May sales of 14,675, with light trucks increasing 32.9 percent for the month on sales of 10,301 units. Year-to-date American Honda sales reached 610,413 units. Honda On the heels of strong retail sales in the first four months of the year, Accord, Civic and CR-V each topped 30,000 units in brisk May business, combining for sales of more than 100,000 units. The Honda division was up 9.8 percent overall in May. Honda light trucks set a new May sales record, selling 57,835 units for a gain of 2.1 percent Accord, America's best-selling retail car in the first quarter of 2014, was up 19.3 percent in May with 39,637 units sold CR-V, the industry's most popular SUV, posted its best May sales ever with 32,430 units sold, an increase of 18.8 percent Civic also had a strong May, with sales up 19.2 percent to 36,089 units vs. May 2013 "With spring finally in full force across the country, Accord, Civic and CR-V are really starting to bloom," said Jeff Conrad, Honda division senior vice president and general manager. "With our three core models out-selling some entire brands and the all-new Fit starting to hit the ground next week, our dealers are preparing for heavy customer traffic in the coming months." Acura Hot-selling Acura light trucks continued their record-setting pace, combining to achieve the best May sales in division history. The MDX also posted its best May ever, topping sales of over 5900 for the month and up 115.6 percent for the year. After posting 24 consecutive months of record sales, the RDX netted May sales of 4,299 and gaining 3.8 percent for the year. Monthly sales of both the TL and TSX models reflect very tight supply with the anticipation of the launch of the all-new 2015 Acura TLX later this year. Total Acura division sales increased 2.2 percent over last year on sales of 14,675 units in May Acura trucks led the division with an increase of 32.9 percent on sales of 10,301 for a best-ever May performance MDX also posted its best May with sales up 115.6 percent on sales of 5,997 units "Acura light trucks continue to exceed even our high expectations, with the MDX posting another record increase in May," said Mike Accavitti, Acura division senior vice president and general manager. "As dealers and customers anxiously await the all-new TLX, it's great to see models like the ILX having one of its better months and drawing a new, younger customer to the Acura brand."
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Jun 3, 2014 VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS MAY 2014 SALES May sales total 32,163 units Passat delivered 8,955 units for the month Jetta sedan delivered 12,049 units for the month Tiguan delivered 2,649 units for the month High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 23.6 percent of sales in MayPassat TDI sales were 3,172, representing 35.4 percent of sales of the vehicle marking the best year-to-date ever. Herndon, VA (June 3, 2014) — Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 32,163 units delivered in May. In late May, Volkswagen kicked off sales of the all-new, seventh-generation 2015 Golf GTI. The all-new 2015 Golf TSI and TDI Clean Diesel models will go on sale this August, celebrating 40 years since Volkswagen’s iconic hatchback debuted in the United States. To celebrate the Golf GTI launch, Volkswagen is giving away a GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition camera and mount to customers who purchase or lease the all-new 2015 Golf GTI by June 30, 2014. The camera will enable the lucky owner to capture their own, unique Golf GTI moments (on a closed course). “Though we saw an increase in our consumer traffic and closing rates over the last two weekends, May ended as expected with the impact of certain models in run-out,” said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America. “With the launch of the much-anticipated Golf and Golf GTI, as well as the introduction of even more fuel efficient diesel engines in the Volkswagen line-up, we are confident we will broaden the appeal of our product portfolio as we head into summer.” Today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that the all-new, seventh-generation Golf and Golf GTI models, when equipped with optional forward collision warning, have earned the coveted 2014 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating. The Chattanooga-built Passat totaled 8,955 units delivered for the month. In May the Passat TDI, the only clean diesel in the midsize sedan segment, delivered 3,172 clean diesels or 35.4 percent of total Passat sales. This marks the best year-to-date for Passat TDI® Clean Diesel. Total Jetta deliveries for May, including SportWagen, accounted for 13,915 units. The Tiguan and Touareg delivered 2,649 and 552 units respectively.
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Chrysler Group LLC Reports May 2014 U.S. Sales Increased 17 Percent; Best May Sales Since 2007 50th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales gains in May compared with same month a year ago Jeep brand sales up 58 percent; best sales month ever for third consecutive month Ram pickup truck sales up 17 percent; best May sales since 2005 FIAT brand sales up 18 percent; best May sales ever Eight Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in May June 3, 2014 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 194,421 units, a 17 percent increase compared with sales in May 2013 (166,596 units), and the group’s best May sales since 2007. The Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in May compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 58 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand during May and its best sales month ever. Chrysler Group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 50-consecutive months in May. “Our Jeep sport-utility vehicles and Ram pickups continued to do well in May as our dealers reported brisk May sales over five weekends and the Memorial Day holiday,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “For the third consecutive month, our Jeep brand recorded its best sales month ever helping Chrysler Group to achieve its 50th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Dodge Dart compact car had its best sales month ever, while our Ram pickup truck recorded another double-digit sales increase.” The Jeep brand continued to topple sales records in May as the brand posted its best ever sales month in the U.S. Four of eight Chrysler Group vehicles that set sales records in May were Jeep brand models. The Jeep Compass, with its 64 percent sales increase, posted the largest year-over-year percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group vehicle in May. Ram pickup truck sales were up 17 percent in May, while the Dodge Dart compact car posted its best sales month ever with a 16 percent sales gain. Chrysler Group finished the month of May with a 69 days supply of inventory (494,482 units). U.S. industry sales figures for May are internally projected at an estimated 16.9 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR). May 2014 U.S. Sales Highlights by Brand Jeep® Brand Jeep brand sales were up 58 percent in May, the brand’s best monthly sales ever and the largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand for the month. May marked the third-consecutive month in which the Jeep brand set an all-time monthly sales record and the first time that monthly Jeep brand sales topped 70,000 units in the U.S. The Jeep Compass, Wrangler and Cherokee each recorded their best sales month ever, while the Jeep Patriot logged its best May sales ever. The Jeep Grand Cherokee posted its best May sales since 2000. Sales of the Compass compact SUV were up 64 percent, the largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group vehicle in May. The Jeep Compass and Patriot last month made Kelley Blue Book’s annual list of the 10 Most Affordable SUVs. Jeep brand vehicles cleaned up at the recent 20th annual “Mudfest” competition hosted by the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) in May. The all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee took home top honors, being voted “Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year” by the more than 20 automotive journalist members of NWAPA in attendance. In addition, the Cherokee was the winner of the Compact Utility class, while the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee was named winner of the Premium Standard Utility class. Ram Truck Brand Sales of the Ram pickup truck – Motor Trend’s “Truck of the Year” and first-ever back-to-back champion – were up 17 percent in May, the truck’s best May sales since 2005 and its 49th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Ram Light Duty sales increased 14 percent in May, while Ram Heavy Duty pickups were up 34 percent. Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram ProMaster van and Ram Cargo Van, were up 19 percent in May, the brand’s best May sales since 2005. FIAT Brand FIAT brand sales were up 18 percent in May, its best ever monthly sales since the brand returned to the U.S. market in 2011. It was the brand’s sixth-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Sales of the Fiat 500L were up 14 percent in May, its best sales month ever since launch in June 2013. The Fiat 500 Cabrio Abarth, with its 66 percent year-over-year increase, recorded the largest percentage sales gain of any Fiat 500 model in May. The Fiat 500T and Fiat 500e all-electric vehicle also posted sales gains for the month. Dodge Brand Dodge brand sales were up 3 percent in May, the brand’s best May sales since 2007. Three Dodge brand vehicles – the Dart, Journey, and Challenger – each set sales records in May. Sales of the Dodge Dart compact sedan were up 16 percent, the compact sedan’s best ever sales month since launch in mid-2012. The Dart last month was named a “Best Bet” in the compact car category of this year’s edition of The Car Book. It is the second-consecutive year the Dart has been so honored. Sales of the Dodge Journey mid-size crossover were up 33 percent, its best sales in the month of May and the largest percentage sales gain of any Dodge vehicle during the month. The Journey last month made Kelley Blue Book’s annual list of the 10 Most Affordable SUVs. With its 4 percent increase, the Dodge Challenger muscle car also posted its best sales in the month of May. The Dodge Durango full-size SUV recorded its best May sales in nine years. Durango sales were up 28 percent in May compared with the same month a year ago, extending its run of year-over-year sales gains to 19-consecutive months. The Dodge Grand Caravan had its best May sales since 2007. The newly-consolidated Dodge and SRT brands last month introduced the new 600-plus horsepower 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT with a Hellcat engine and its stablemate – the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT – just one month after taking the wraps off the new Dodge Challenger 392 HEMI® Scat Pack Shaker at the New York Auto Show. Chrysler Brand Chrysler Town & Country sales were up 37 percent in May, compared with the same month a year ago. It was the minivan’s best May sales since 2006 and its 10th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Chrysler brand sales were down 22 percent in May, reflecting the end of production of the 2014 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan and convertible. The all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 started to arrive in Chrysler dealerships in small numbers in May. Greater volumes of the new 200 are expected in dealerships in July. The Chrysler brand reported in May that 10,000 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicle orders were placed on the very first day vehicle orders were made available to dealers. More than 17,000 vehicle orders were placed in the first two days. The Sterling Heights (Mich.) Assembly Plant (SHAP) is at full production through mid-July and orders for the new 200 continue to roll in.
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BMW Group U.S. Reports May 2014 Sales Record May for BMW Brand BMW i3 charges into the market Strong recovery for MINI brand Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 3, 2014… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported May sales of 35,331 vehicles, an increase of 13.3 percent from the 31,174 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 4.9 percent on sales of 145,957 in the first five months of 2014 compared to 139,142 in the same period in 2013. BMW Brand Sales – Best May Ever Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 17.3 percent in May for a total of 29,602 compared to 25,230 vehicles sold in May, 2013. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is up 12.2 percent on sales of 127,181 compared to 113,357 sold in the first five months of 2013. The BMW i3 is now in customer hands with initial deliveries in its first month on sale totaling 336. In May, BMW SAV’s led the way into the summer months with an increase of 80.6 percent from May 2013 and 25.5 percent for year-to-date. In particular, the BMW X5 is up 58.7 percent from May 2013. “The record numbers in May for BMW show the path we want to travel in 2014, especially now that the electric i3 is hitting the road,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “This will be the summer of BMW with the new M3 and M4 on sale this month and the new X4 and 4 Series Gran Coupe coming in July.” MINI Brand Sales For May, MINI USA reported sales of 5,729 automobiles, a decrease of 3.6 percent from the 5,944 sold in the same month a year ago. (The new MINI Hardtop is now fully available nationwide.) Year-to-date, MINI USA reported a sales total of 18,776 automobiles, a decrease of 27.2 percent from the 25,785 automobiles sold in the first five months of 2013.
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Subaru Reports Best-Ever May Sales 30 consecutive months with year-over-year growth Best month ever for Forester, WRX/STI Best May ever for Outback Third consecutive month that Subaru brand sales exceed 40,000 sales Forester now marks ten consecutive months of more than 10,000 sales CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 44,170 vehicle sales for May 2014, a 11 percent increase over May 2013 sales of 39,892 and the best-ever May sales month in company history. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 196,641 - a 19 percent increase over the same period in 2013. The company has now seen 30 consecutive months of year-over-year growth and is already on its way to its sixth successive annual sales record. Year-to-date, the Forester model increased sales 51 percent over the same period in 2013. Sales of the small crossover, XV Crosstrek were also notably strong with 28,331 vehicles reported sold year-to-date. "With very positive press reaction to the all-new Legacy and Outback models we expect even stronger demand as we enter the summer months, and we remain on track for another record year." said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. "We are having another great year," said H. William Cyphers, senior vice president of sales. "Every model line is in demand, and our challenge is to keep supply levels high enough to keep the customers coming in our showrooms satisfied."
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Volvo Announces May Sales ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (June 3, 2014) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 5,014 units for the month of May. Year-to-date sales are down 9.9 percent versus the first five months of 2013. The top seller for May was the S60 sports sedan with 1,814 units sold, the XC60 crossover followed with 1,552 units sold, and the V60 sportswagon rounded out the third spot with 553 units sold. New this year, the V60 sportswagon is in dealerships now and combines the driving dynamics of a luxury sports sedan with the space and utility to support an active lifestyle. Thanks to Volvo’s new Drive-E engine family, the V60 features best-in-class fuel economy, with the T5 Drive-E FWD achieving 37 highway / 25 city / 29 combined mpg. The V60 is also offered with two of Volvo’s existing engines, the V60 T5 AWD and the V60 T6 R-Design AWD.
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Mitsubishi Motors Reports another Strong Month of Sales in May Outlander Sport leads the way; Outlander sales more than double CYPRESS, Calif., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported another outstanding sales month with May sales of 7,269 units, a 54.2 percent increase over the sales total from May 2013. It was the best May sales total for Mitsubishi Motors in the last three years and also the second-best May sales for MMNA since 2008. The US-built Outlander Sport 5-passenger compact crossover/SUV led the way with its second-best-ever monthly sales total of 2,820 units, up 24.4 percent compared to May 2013 sales. The extremely fuel-efficient all-new Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door sub-compact had 1,700 units sold, the best all-time monthly sales total for that model since it was introduced in September 2013. "April was a big month for us and now we backed it up with another outstanding month in May," said MMNA Executive Vice President, Don Swearingen. "We are enthused that new-car shoppers are taking notice of our brand and we are not going to let up in June." Other highlights of May sales include: Total Mitsubishi sales are up 33.7 percent year-to-date. Outlander sales were up 140 percent for the month and are up 51.2 percent year-to-date. This was the best May sales for Outlander in six years. Outlander Sport sales were up 24.4 percent for the month and are up 31.3 percent year-to-date. Lancer Evolution sales were up 7.4 percent for the month and are up 14.8 percent year-to-date.
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IRVINE, Calif., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in the U.S., and the brand's momentum reached historic new heights in May with an all-time best monthly sales total of 60,087, a 14.8-percent increase over the same period in 2013 and the first time KMA has achieved more than 60,000 sales in a single month. Kia's unsurpassed May performance was driven by record demand for the U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan, which set an all-time single-month record for Kia of 16,843 units, while the iconic Soul delivered the best performance in its five-year history with 15,606 vehicles sold. "As part of our long-term strategy, Kia launched seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles in 2013, including the redesigned Optima and totally transformed Soul, which laid the foundation for the record-breaking success we've enjoyed so far this year, including our best-ever monthly performance in May," said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of sales and marketing, KMA. "We continue to attract more consumers to our showrooms with a comprehensive lineup that spans from subcompact to luxury and delivers the world-class design, advanced technology and outstanding quality Kia has become known for."
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Hyundai Motor America Reports Its Best Month Ever All-New 2015 Sonata Begins Arriving at Dealerships CUV Segment Up 36 Percent FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America just closed its best month ever with May sales of 70,907, up 3.7 percent versus the same period a year ago. "Our excellent spring selling season continued through the month of May with dealerships across the country seeing an increase in customers visiting their showrooms," said Bob Pradzinski, vice president of national sales, Hyundai Motor America. "From Accent to our two CUVs, all the way to Equus, we saw double-digit gains over last May." Both premium sedans, Equus and Genesis, experienced sales gains up 26 and 24 percent, respectively for the month. Additionally, the first 2015 Sonata, built at the company's Alabama assembly plant, was sold this past Saturday and the first mass-produced retail Tucson fuel cell will be delivered to a customer in California a week from today, demonstrating Hyundai's fuel cell leadership position.
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Porsche Reports May Sales - Strong U.S. Debut of New Macan Porsche dealers sell 4,609 cars ATLANTA, June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche 911, Boxster and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan in the United States, today announced May sales of 4,609 vehicles. Mid-May marked the sales start of the 2015 Macan S and Macan Turbo, which amounted to 1,263 units. That month's total not only beats last year's record sales number for the month of May by 17.3 percent, but it's also the best ever sales month for Porsche in the U.S. For the year, PCNA has delivered 18,817 vehicles versus 17,609 during the same period last year, an increase of 6.9 percent. "With retail sales of well over 1,200 Macan in just two weeks our fifth model line has made good on its initial promise to make an impact in the compact SUV segment," observed Detlev von Platen, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America. "It is equally gratifying that the two-door sports cars and Panamera are continuing their strong sales performance with being ahead of last year's five-month totals while demand for Cayenne still outstrips supply," he added. Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales in the U.S. were 994 for May 2014, an increase of 17 percent from the same period last year.
