Search the Community
Showing results for tags 'May 2015'.
Found 19 results
-
Mazda Reports Second-Best May Since 1996 IRVINE, Calif., June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported May U.S. sales of 29,606 vehicles, representing a decrease of 0.4 percent versus last year. Through May, Mazda has sold 131,773 vehicles year-to-date. Key May 2015 sales notes: Mazda's outstanding sixth-generation vehicles (Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-5) have combined YTD sales up 8.16 percent and for the month of May are up 4.64 percent YOY. Mazda CX-5, in its fourth year of sales, continues to set records. CX-5 had its best May ever in 2015 with 10,717 vehicles sold, an increase of 15.3 percent (9,291 vehicles in May 2014). Mazda6 had its best month of May sales since 2006 with 5,580 vehicles sold, an increase of 2.2 percent year-over-year (YOY) (5,461 vehicles sold in May 2014). Mazda CX-9 had a strong May for 2015 with 1,924 vehicles sold, an increase of 20.1 percent YOY (1,602 vehicles in May 2014). As the company's sixth-generation of vehicle sales grow so does SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY. Mazda's no-compromise solution to driving performance and fuel efficiency has proven to be an affordable and beneficial solution for consumers. In May 2015, 90.0 percent of Mazdas sold were equipped with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY. Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) May sales of 3,670 vehicles, up 0.2 percent YOY.
-
BMW Group U.S. Reports May 2015 Sales BMW brand up 4.7 percent, sets May record MINI brand sales up 1.8 percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 4.7 percent in May for a total of 31,003 compared to 29,602 vehicles sold in May, 2014. "The summer driving season is getting underway and judging by the record May for BMW it's clear the demand is still strong for new cars across the U.S.," said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. "The momentum continues as we celebrate 40 years of the iconic BMW 3 Series and look for more news to come from BMW in the days ahead." In May, notable vehicle sales included the BMW 3 / 4 Series which increased 17.9 percent to 12,868 vehicles, the BMW 2 Series which increased 16.9 percent to 1,119 vehicles and the BMW X5 which increased 34.4 percent to 5,797 vehicles. BMW Group Sales In total, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported May sales of 36,836 vehicles, an increase of 4.3 percent from the 35,331 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. MINI Brand Sales For May, MINI USA reports 5,833 automobiles sold, an increase of 1.8 percent from the 5,729 sold in the same month a year ago.
-
FORD EDGE ACHIEVES RECORD MAY SALES, FORD MUSTANG BEST MAY SINCE 2007, FORD VANS POST BEST MAY SINCE 1978 All-new Ford Edge has May sales record; 2016 Ford Explorer sales strong in first month F-150 sets record average transaction prices in May Transit van posts best monthly sales results since launch last June, driving overall Ford commercial van sales to its highest May levels since 1978 Mustang has best May and year-to-date sales results since 2007 Lincoln retail sales increase 10 percent, marking best May in eight years Ford Motor Company U.S. sales of 250,813 vehicles decline 1 percent versus last year Ford Motor Company’s total U.S. sales of 250,813 vehicles for May declined 1 percent from a year ago. Retail sales of 171,535 vehicles decline 2 percent. Fleet sales of 79,278 vehicles are flat. Sales of the all-new Ford Edge established a May sales record, with sales up 34 percent and turning in just 13 days on dealer lots. The 2016 Explorer went on sale in May, and retail sales increased 24 percent. Explorer is America’s best-selling mid-size utility with its best May retail sales results since 2004. “We continue to see strong consumer demand for our newest products, including Edge, F-150, Mustang, Transit Vans and Lincoln MKC,” said Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Our all-new F-150 is still turning on dealer lots in 26 days against tight supply, and F-150 average transaction prices set a record in May, as customers continued buying a rich mix of high-series pickups.” F-Series, America’s best-selling truck, had sales of 61,870 pickups on tight supply, as the second F-150 facility – Kansas City Assembly Plant – ramps up to full line speed this quarter. Inventory continues building as the plant comes fully on-line. Transit vans helped deliver Ford’s best May performance for commercial vans since 1978, with 20,655 total commercial vans sold last month. Mustang sales increased 39 percent in May, with 13,616 cars sold. Year-to-date, Mustang sales are up 55 percent, with a 116 percent increase in southern California, America’s largest sports car market. The 2.3-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine is now that market’s best-selling Mustang engine. Lincoln retail sales were up 10 percent, with 8,152 vehicles sold in May. Lincoln MKC sales totaled 2,289 vehicles, while Lincoln Navigator sales increased 50 percent, with 1,046 vehicles sold.
-
GM’s Sales Beat Analyst Expectations, Buck Industry Trend Total sales up 3 percent, retail deliveries up 7 percent Chevrolet pickups up 30 percent: Silverado gains 3 points of retail market share; Colorado still the fastest-selling pickup GMC up 12 percent as crossovers and pickups surge Commercial deliveries up for the 19th consecutive month DETROIT – Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers in the United States delivered 293,097 vehicles in May 2015, for General Motors Co.’s (NYSE: GM) best May sales since 2007 and its best month since August 2008. Total sales were up 3 percent year over year and retail sales were up 7 percent in a month when most major competitors lost ground. Pickup trucks and crossovers were especially strong sellers. “Chevrolet has the hot hand in the pickup market thanks to our three-truck strategy,” said Kurt McNeil, General Motors’ U.S. vice president of Sales Operations. “Our market share is growing and our strategy is to retain these customers with the best overall ownership experience.” The Chevrolet Silverado’s estimated retail segment share was 27 percent in May, according to J.D. Power PIN data, up 3 percentage points year over year. Calendar year to date, the truck’s retail segment share is 26 percent, up 1 percentage point. Demand for the all-new Colorado midsize pickup is rising faster than GM’s ability to increase production, even with the addition of a third production shift in March. With 8,881 sales in May, the Colorado controls about one-quarter of the retail market for midsize pickups and it has been the industry’s fastest-selling pickup for four consecutive months. Its “days to turn” is only 13 days, according to PIN, and retail inventory is 11 days. Demand is also soaring for Chevrolet crossovers, which had their best sales ever in May. The Equinox was up 30 percent compared to a year ago and the Traverse rose 2 percent. Retail deliveries for the Equinox and Traverse were up 15 percent and 30 percent, respectively. The all-new Trax small crossover also continues to gain momentum, with 5,707 deliveries. Growth at GMC, which focuses exclusively on trucks and crossovers, is far outpacing the industry. The brand had its best May since 2005, up 12 percent year over year. The GMC Sierra was up 4 percent. Terrain had its best May sales ever, with sales up 11 percent, the Acadia had its best month ever, with sales up 67 percent, and the new Canyon contributed 2,901 units. Calendar year to date, GMC sales are up 15 percent. Additional Highlights vs. 2014 (except as noted) Chevrolet Chevrolet pickup sales totaled 60,483 units, up 30 percent. Silverado deliveries were up 11 percent and the Colorado had its best month since launch. Sonic deliveries were up 3 percent, Malibu was up 11 percent and Corvette was up 6 percent, for its best May since 1986. Chevrolet continued to have the lowest passenger car incentives in the industry on average transaction price (ATP) basis compared to other full-line manufacturers, according to PIN. Cadillac The SRX saw a 21-percent increase and Escalade sales were up 6 percent. GMC GMC pickup sales were up 19 percent, and the Sierra and Canyon have the highest ATPs in their respective segments, according to PIN. Buick Buick sales were up. Enclave deliveries were up 23 percent and the Encore was up 21 percent, for its 17th consecutive year-over-year sales increase. Fleet and Commercial Commercial deliveries were up 5 percent in May, with full-size pickups up 9 percent. Deliveries of medium crossovers and the Chevrolet Malibu more than doubled. Through May, commercial deliveries have grown year over year for 19 consecutive months and they are up 24 percent calendar year to date. State and local government sales were up 29 percent in May, and 23 percent calendar year to date. GM’s total sales increase in May came despite a planned 7,000-unit decline in rental deliveries. The decline reflects the discontinuation of the fleet-only Chevrolet Captiva, as well as lower production of the fleet-only Chevrolet Impala Limited and lower sales of large SUVs. June rental deliveries are planned to be down more than 20,000 units, year over year. GM is prioritizing retail deliveries of large SUVs due to strong demand and low inventories, which currently stand at 62 days supply. General Motors May ATPs were approximately $34,000, up $550 per unit year over year, according to PIN. They are up about $1,300 calendar year to date. Incentive spending as a percentage of ATPs was 10.6 percent in May, equal to a year ago, according to PIN. Industry average spending was 10 percent of ATPs, also equal to a year ago. GM estimates that the seasonally adjusted annual selling rate (SAAR) for light vehicles in May was 17.6 million units, above GM’s full-year outlook of 16.5 million to 17.0 million units.
-
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS MAY SALES – UP 8% OVER 2014 May sales total 34,758 units The all-new Golf family of vehicles delivered 6,308 units, a 252 percent increase, the best May since 2000 The Golf GTI delivered 1,826 units, a 65 percent increase Golf delivered 1,972 units for the month, a 188 percent increase e-Golf delivered 410 units, the best month ever for the vehicle Jetta sedan delivered 12,650 units, a 5 percent increase Tiguan delivered 3,079 units, a 16 percent increase High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 22.7 percent of sales in May – the highest TDI Mix since August 2014 Herndon, VA (June 2, 2015) — Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 34,758 units delivered in May 2015. The all-new Golf family of vehicles continued to find success in the market. In May, Golf family sales totaled 6,308 units, marking the best May for the Golf family since 2000. The e-Golf delivered 410 units for the month, the best month ever for the vehicle. “We are encouraged by the performance of the Golf family, delivering the best May in 15 years. We are happy to see the full-lineup delivering success, whether it’s the all-electric e-Golf, the TDI Clean Diesel models, the new SportWagen and the performance driven Golf R,” said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America. The Chattanooga-built Passat totaled 8,180 units delivered for the month. Volkswagen recently introduced the value laden Limited Edition model, which has a starting MSRP of $23,995. Expansion of the Chattanooga plant is underway; a recent study estimates the expansion and addition of the upcoming midsize SUV could result in an impact of 9,800 jobs and $370 million to the Tennessee economy. The Jetta, which was refreshed for the 2015 model year and has a suite of available driver assistance features, continued to show its strength as a core model, with 12,650 units delivered, a 5 percent increase over the previous May. The Touareg, refreshed for 2015, delivered 700 units: 348 of these were TDI® Clean Diesel models, amounting to 50 percent of its sales. The Tiguan delivered 3,079 units, marking a 16.2 percent increase over the previous May.
-
Audi achieves second best month for U.S. sales with 11% gain in May 2015 June 02, 2015 | HERNDON, Virginia Audi sales YTD through May up 11.7% to 75,353 vehicles Best month ever for Audi A3 sedan, A3 Cabriolet Demand for Audi SUV models increased 36.7% for the month Audi reported that its May 2015 sales increased 11.0% to 18,428 vehicles, a total that stands as the second-best month since the brand entered the U.S. market in 1970. May was also the 53rd consecutive month of record U.S. Audi sales. The previous May record was set in 2014 with sales of 16,601 vehicles. The best month Audi has seen in the U.S. market came in December 2014 with sales of 19,238 cars and SUVs. Through the first five months of 2015, Audi U.S. sales rose 11.7% from last year to 75,353 vehicles. A key driver of Audi sales gains for the month was the significant increase in demand for the A3 and S3 models that form the base of the Audi product lineup. May 2015 was best month on record for the A3 and S3 sedan models with 3,035 cars sold, as well as for the A3 Cabriolet with 458 cars sold. Combined, the 3,493 A3 and S3 sales trailed only the 4,280 sales of the popular Audi Q5 and SQ5 crossovers in the Audi results. “A year after launching the new A3 models, we are seeing payoff from our bold decision to reimagine a key component of the Audi lineup and take advantage of a luxury car segment poised to take off,” said Scott Keogh, President, Audi of America. “The record sales for the A3 and S3 sedans, along with the A3 Cabriolet, show this was a risk well worth taking. And we aren’t done yet with the all-new A3 Sportback e-tron coming this fall as the first plug-in Audi.” May represented strong demand for Audi luxury SUVs with a 36.7% increase in May sales encompassing the Audi Q3, Q5 and Q7 models. The Q5 posted an 11.6% increase from a year earlier, and the Q7 posted a 25.3% increase from last May. The Audi Q3 wasn’t available in May 2014. Audi Certified pre-owned vehicle sales also achieved their second-highest total for any month and the best May ever with a 5.8% gain on 4,405 CPO vehicles sold. Audi CPO sales year-to-date increased 8.3% Audi holds the longest running monthly record sales streak in the premium car market according to a competitive sales report from MotorIntelligence.com.
-
Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Record May Sales Record May - monthly sales increase 12.2 percent over May 2014 42nd consecutive month of year-over-year growth Subaru Legacy sales up 63% Y-o-Y Best May ever for Forester, Outback and XV Crosstrek 16 percent increase YTD over 2014 165,000th XV Crosstrek sold 1,400,000th Outback sold CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record sales for May 2015 totaling 49,561 vehicles, a 12.2 percent gain over May 2014. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 228,083 vehicles, a 16 percent gain over the same period in 2014. May marked the 15th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Forester, Outback and XV Crosstrek sales were notably strong as each model line achieved its best May ever. Legacy sales for May 2015 increased 64 percent over the same month in 2014. "We are pleased to see our sales growth continue and surpass the records we set last year," said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. "Our strong sales are a result of Subaru owner loyalty and buyers coming to the brand for the first time. It is a winning combination that will continue to drive sales." "The Outback was the fourth most-shopped model in the U.S. last month and our shopping levels in general are at their highest levels ever," said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "At our current pace, with the steadfast support of our retailers, selling more than 540,000 vehicles in 2015 is certainly within reach."
-
Porsche Reports May 2015 Sales U.S. Porsche dealers sell 4,268 vehicles in May ATLANTA, June 2, 2015 /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 May 2015 sales of 4,268 vehicles. The Cayenne model line experienced another strong month in May, with 1,392 units sold, an increase of 7.6 percent compared to May 2014. Year-to-date, 20,915 Porsche vehicles have been delivered, up 11.1 percent compared year-over-year to 2014. Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales in the United States were 1,355 for May 2015, up 36.5 percent compared to May 2014. This is the strongest sales month since the inception of the Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned program.
-
Kia Motors America Posts Largest Monthly Sales Total In Company History May Sales Surpass 60,000 Units for Second Straight Year; CUV and Minivan Momentum Drive Annual Sales Up 4.1 Percent IRVINE, Calif., June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced all-time best monthly sales of 62,433 vehicles in May, marking the second time Kia has surpassed 60,000 units in a single month. The historic May was led by strong performances from the Optima midsize sedan and Soul urban passenger vehicle, as well as increased demand for the Sorento and Sportage crossovers. As part of the "Summer's On Us" sales event, which began in May, sales of the Sedona minivan reached new heights since being completely redesigned for the 2015 model year, and the family of Forte compacts recorded its best-ever monthly sales total. "Kia is never afraid to challenge conventional thinking, and the latest example is our launch of the 'Summer's On Us' sales event in May rather than a traditional Memorial Day promotion, and the record-setting results show it clearly resonated with consumers," said Michael Sprague, Chief Operating Officer and EVP, KMA.
-
Hyundai Motor America Reports May Sales FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today reported May sales of 63,610 units, down 10 percent compared with its record-setting month of May 2014. Year-to-date sales of 303,648 units are up two percent for the year. "May proved to be a bit difficult for us as it appears more customers were out looking for big trucks and SUVs than cars," said Bob Pradzinski, vice-president National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. "With that said, we're putting plans in place to make sure our dealers are best equipped to get the right mix of vehicles into customers' hands during the popular summer selling months." Bright spots for the month were Elantra, Genesis sedan and Sonata Hybrid, up seven, 18 and 40 percent, respectively.
-
Volvo Announces May Sales ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (June 2, 2015) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 5,023 units, holding steady compared to May 2014. Year-to-date sales remain similar to last year. May 2015 was the second month of recorded registrations for the all new XC90, with 741 during that time. Sales for the XC60 remained strong, with 1,707 units sold, a 10% increase from May 2014. The S60 was the second-most sold vehicle in May, with 1,507 purchased; the S80 saw a 33% increase in sales with 147 units sold. Volvo Cars is midway through a global transformation that involves the complete renewal of Volvo’s product range beginning with the all-new XC90 luxury SUV, world-first safety technologies, a new design language, new powertrain architecture and a range of class-leading connectivity services.
-
Jaguar Land Rover Reports U.S. Sales for April 2015 Jaguar Land Rover U.S. April sales increase 15 percent with 6,390 units sold; making this the company's best April retail month since 2005 Land Rover up 17 percent for the best Land Rover April sales month ever driven by Range Rover and Range Rover Evoque Jaguar brand up 4 percent driven by sales of F-TYPE and XF (MAHWAH, NJ) - May 1, 2015 - Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported April 2015 U.S. sales. Sales for both brands hit 6,390 units, a 15 percent increase from 5,568 units in April 2014. Land Rover sales reached 5,311 units up 17 percent from 4,533 units in April 2014; Jaguar sales were 1,079 units, up 4 percent from 1,035 units in April 2014. Year-to-date in 2015, Jaguar Land Rover U.S. sales are up 19 percent from 2014. For the full year 2014, Jaguar Land Rover U.S. sales were up with 67,238 units sold in 2014 compared to 66,962 in 2013. For the full year 2014 the Land Rover brand established an all-time annual high for U.S. sales of 51,465. "Jaguar Land Rover's world class products including Range Rover and F-TYPE continue to resonate in the marketplace helping us achieve our best April since 2005," said Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO of Jaguar Land Rover North America. "We are particularly pleased that Land Rover was able to achieve its highest April sales level in U.S. history and that on the Jaguar side, the 16MY F-TYPE contributed to a great sales month." U.S. BRAND HIGHLIGHTS Land Rover Land Rover hit a new April high with 5,311 total units sold this month as both the Range Rover and Range Rover Evoque each had their best ever U.S. April sales. April was the fourth consecutive month in which Land Rover set a new monthly U.S. sales record. Range Rover hit 1,542 units in April, increasing 18 percent from 1,306 units in April, 2014. The Range Rover Evoque hit 1,081 units in April, up 25 percent from 867 units in April, 2014. April was the first partial month of retail sales for the new Discovery Sport as the LR model is phased out. For the full year 2014, Land Rover brand U.S. sales reached a new all-time high of 51,465 units. Full year sales were led by the brand volume leader Range Rover Sport with 17,897 sales up 12 percent; Range Rover with 12,830 sales up 5 percent and Range Rover Evoque with 12,440 sales up 9 percent. Jaguar For the month of April, Jaguar increased 4 percent to 1,079 from 1,035 units in April 2014. The brand volume leader, Jaguar XF was up 16 percent with 484 units sold vs. 418 in April 2014. The Jaguar F-TYPE continues to grow with an increase of 198 percent to 274 units from 92 in April 2014. In 2015, the 16 MY Jaguar F-TYPE is newly available with options of all-wheel drive and a manual transmission and now comes standard with the best warranty and longest scheduled maintenance package of any luxury sports car in the market with five-years or 60,000 miles coverage.
-
Mercedes-Benz Achieves Fifth Record Month Of 2015 With 29,583 Units In May, Up 11.1% MBUSA year-to-date sales increase 9% to 150,868 MONTVALE, N.J., June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported best-ever May sales volumes for the Mercedes-Benz brand at 29,583, an 11.1% increase from 26,617 in May 2014. Sprinter sales totaled 2,769 for the month, up 22.3%, combining with 837 units at smart for a May total of 33,189 for MBUSA. Year-to-date, Mercedes-Benz delivered 136,926* units, climbing 9.4% from the same time last year. Adding 11,092 units at Sprinter (up 19.5%) and 2,850 units at smart, MBUSA posted a year-to-date grand total of 150,868. "We're on pace for another record sales year, with a full range of new or redesigned sport-utilities joining our lineup in the next few months," said Stephen Cannon, president and CEO of MBUSA. "At the top of that list is the star of 'Jurassic World,' the all-new GLE Coupe, which arrives in theaters next week and in showrooms later this summer." May sales leaders for the Mercedes-Benz brand included the C-, E- and M-Class model lines. The C-Class led with 7,413 vehicles, a 40.3% increase from 5,284 in May 2014. The M-Class, perennial best-seller on the SUV side, followed with 3,991 units, while the E-Class rounded out the top three at 3,942. Monthly retails for Mercedes-AMG high-performance models totaled 1,201, an increase of 24.6% from 964 vehicles in May 2014. Year-to-date AMG volumes hit 5,027, up 4.7%. Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC diesel models delivered a total of 661 units for the month and 6,871 year-to-date.
-
American Honda Reports May 2015 Sales: Gateway Models Power Honda Light Truck and Sedan Sales; Acura Continues Momentum as Sedan Sales Accelerate Jun 2, 2015 - TORRANCE, Calif. Honda Fit again impresses with an 82-percent gain to lead strong Honda sedan sales New HR-V debuts with incredible 6,381 units sold in half a month to lead record May Honda light truck sales with a 10.6-percent year-over-year gain to 63,979 units Acura's first-year TLX continues to drive Acura sedan sales increases with second consecutive 4,000+ unit month for a 43.5-percent year-over-year sedan sales hike Upgraded RDX first full sales month punches well over 5,000 units smashing May 2014 numbers by 24.3 percent and setting a new all-time monthly sales record Top Acura performers accelerated the luxury brand sales by a substantial 16.1 percent American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported May 2015 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 154,593 units, with Honda light trucks gaining 10.6 percent on sales of 63,979 units and Acura sedans increasing 43.5 percent on sales of 6,278 vehicles. Month-to-month American Honda total sales were up 1.3 percent year-over-year, with the Acura Division gaining 16.1 percent on sales of 17,042 vehicles in May and the Honda Division posting sales of 137,551 vehicles, a decrease of 0.3 percent for the month. Honda With the introduction of the all-new HR-V entry crossover further strengthening the perennially popular Honda light truck lineup, the trifecta of HR-V, CR-V and Pilot CUVs proved a winning sales combination in May. The lineup will gain greater momentum with the June debut of the all-new third-generation 2016 Pilot. The introductory vehicle to the Honda car lineup, the Fit is finding homes with a steeply increasing number of individual buyers, posting an 82-percent gain to 6,342 units in May. Accord and Civic continue to be incredibly popular, topping 30,000 units in sales, along with America's most popular SUV, the Honda CR-V. Honda light trucks beat previous May record by 6,144 units for a total of 63,979 vehicles. Sales of the second-generation 2015 Pilot increased 17 percent to 11,760 ahead of introduction of the third-generation 2016 model. Fit posts third consecutive month of over-6,000 unit sales for an 82-percent year-over-year May increase. "The new Honda HR-V hit the ground running with an incredible sales performance in just a half month on the market with the all-new 2016 Pilot coming to market this month to further accelerate light truck sales," said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and general manager. "Despite the market trend toward light truck sales, our trio of Fit-Civic-Accord remains popular with individual buyers, and we're looking forward to a summer of hot sales." Acura Sales of the new TLX luxury sport sedan and upgraded ILX gateway luxury sedan boosted Acura sedan sales to an impressive increase of 43.5 percent from May 2014 with a total of 4,352 TLX models and 1,673 ILXs sold. Adding to Acura's overall 16.1-percent month-to-month gain to 17,042 vehicles was the refreshed RDX with all-time record sales of 5,343 units, combining with the popular MDX to produce sales of 10,764 Acura luxury SUVs in May. With a total of 17,042 units sold, Acura brand sales gained 16.1 percent in May; every current Acura model up from previous month Acura sedan sales up by 43.5 percent for May with a total of 6,278 vehicles driven by TLX sales of 4,352 units and ILX sales of 1,673. MDX and RDX both post sales numbers over 5,000 units each for a May record total Acura light truck sales of 10,764 vehicles "The Acura sedan lineup continues to build strong momentum with an increasing number of luxury customers getting behind the wheel of our TLX and ILX luxury performance models, " said Mike Accavitti, Acura Division senior vice president and general manager. "Together with the benchmark MDX and recently refreshed RDX, both topping 5,000 units in sales, we're looking forward to a long, hot summer of Acura sales."
-
Toyota Is No. 1 Retail Brand In May 2015 Combined Camry and Corolla sales top 80,000 units TMS light trucks set May sales record Lexus posts 10.2 percent increase TORRANCE, Calif. (June 2, 2015) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported May 2015 sales of 242,579 units, a decrease of 0.3 percent from May 2014 on a volume basis. With one less selling day in May 2015 than in May 2014, sales were up 3.6 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota division posted May 2015 sales of 212,908 units, down 1.6 percent on a volume basis and up 2.2 percent on a DSR basis. "Strong May results boosted the industry to the best sales pace since last summer,” said Bill Fay, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager. "Toyota Division light trucks reported a best ever May, helping Toyota to over 200,000 units for the month.” Lexus reported May sales of 29,671 units, up 10.2 percent from May 2014 on a volume basis and 14.5 percent on a DSR basis. “For the five month period from January to May, Lexus has seen the demand for luxury utility vehicles grow to 48 percent compared to 43 percent of total sales volume during the same period last year,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “The momentum provided by strong luxury utility vehicle sales coupled with the growing consumer awareness of our newer models, such as the NX crossover and RC coupe, have us excited for the summer sales season.” May 2015 Highlights: Camry posted sales of nearly 44,000 units Corolla posted sales of 36,768 units Total Toyota light trucks up 13.4 percent, a May record Highlander up 25.2 percent RAV4 sales rose 22.8 percent to 28,808 Combined Tacoma and Tundra pickup sales exceeded 29,000 units, up 15.4 percent Lexus luxury utility vehicles set a new May record, up 23 percent RX posted sales of 8,000 units All-new NX posted sales of 4,014 units GX up 11.4 percent with sales of 2,182 units
-
Nissan Group reports May 2015 U.S. sales NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for May 2015 of 134,779 units. Nissan highlights: Nissan Division finished May with 124,305 sales. Overall sales of Nissan crossovers, trucks and SUVs set a May record, up 17.6 percent. Sales of the Nissan Rogue crossover increased 38.3 percent to 25,901, setting a May record. Murano crossover sales increased 58.3 percent to 5,715. Sales of the NV200 set an all-time record for any month at 1,631 units. June marks the launch of the all-new, eighth-generation Nissan Maxima, which will soon be available for purchase at Nissan dealerships nationwide. Infiniti today reported sales of 10,474 vehicles in the U.S. during May, an increase of 0.9 percent versus the prior year. Sales of the Q50 sports sedan were up 16.5 percent year-over-year, the best May sales performance since the model's introduction. Deliveries of the 2015 Q70 luxury performance sedan and Q70L long wheelbase model totaled 691, an increase of 73.6 percent. Deliveries of the QX60 7-passenger luxury crossover were up 14.8 percent, the best May sales performance since the inception of the model. In all, Infiniti crossovers and sport utility vehicles were up 11.2 percent over prior year.
-
Sales Records For Mirage, Outlander Sport Lead Mitsubishi Motors To Best May In Seven Years Total sales up 31.7 percent from last May Best-ever sales month for Outlander Sport Best-ever sales month for new Mirage 15th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increase CYPRESS, Calif., June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) achieved its 15th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases in May, reporting 9,575 units sold – an increase of 31.7 percent and MMNA's best May sales total in the last seven years. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport compact crossover reached an all-time monthly high with May sales of 3,384 units, an increase of 20.0 percent from May 2014. The highly fuel-efficient Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door sub-compact also completed a historic month with sales of 3,369 units, an increase of 98.2% over May 2014. The seven-passenger Outlander crossover demonstrated continued consistent sales performance with 1,341 units sold – its best May sales since 2008. "Mirage, Outlander Sport, and Outlander continue to lead the charge for the brand and, frankly, that comes as no surprise," explains Don Swearingen, executive vice president of MMNA. "Each model brings to its segment the Mitsubishi value proposition and clearly that message is resonating with consumers. Later this summer we will be introducing the featured-loaded new 2016 Outlander and it will be priced to further add to our value story."
-
Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 31.7% (9,575 Vehicles Sold This Month, 41,581 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Maserati North America, Inc. - Up 17.2% (1,341 Vehicles Sold This Month, 4,330 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 12.8% (6,586 Vehicles Sold This Month, 34,288 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 12.2% (18,428 Vehicles Sold This Month, 75,353 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 12.2% (49,561 Vehicles Sold This Month, 228,083 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi of America - Up 11% (18,428 Vehicles Sold This Month, 75,353 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen of America - Up 8.07% (34,758 Vehicles Sold This Month, 144,006 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW Group U.S. - Up 4.3% (36,836 Vehicles Sold This Month, 160,533 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) FCA US LLC - Up 4% (202,227 Vehicles Sold This Month, 897,108 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia Motors America - Up 3.9% (62,433 Vehicles Sold This Month, 256,815 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) General Motors Co. - Up 3% (293,097 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,246,192 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) American Honda Motor Co. - Up 1.3% (154,193 Vehicles Sold This Month, 618,604 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Up 0.2% (5,023 Vehicles Sold This Month, 23,381 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota Motor Sales USA - Down 0.3% (242,579 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,021,528 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda North American Operations - Down 0.4% (29,606 Vehicles Sold This Month, 131,772 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan Group U.S. - Down 0.9% (134,779 Vehicles Sold This Month, 612,255 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford Motor Company - Down 1.3% (250,813 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,067,974 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Down 7.4% (4,268 Vehicles Sold This Month, 20,915 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai Motor America - Down 10.3% (63,610 Vehicles Sold This Month, 303,648 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Brands: Chrysler - Up 32% (29,802 Vehicles Sold This Month, 139,439 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi - Up 31.7% (9,575 Vehicles Sold This Month, 41,581 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Sprinter - Up 22.3% (2,769 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,850 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Smart - Up 21.5% (837 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,850 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Land Rover - Up 18.7% (5,382 Vehicles Sold This Month, 27,669 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Maserati - Up 17.2% (1,341 Vehicles Sold This Month, 4,330 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Acura - Up 16.1% (17,042 Vehicles Sold This Month, 71,560 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jeep - Up 13% (79,652 Vehicles Sold This Month, 330,160 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) GMC - Up 12.5% (50,657 Vehicles Sold This Month, 217,662 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru - Up 12.2% (49,561 Vehicles Sold This Month, 228,083 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ram - Up 12% (43,598 Vehicles Sold This Month, 194,868 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz - Up 11.1% (29,583 Vehicles Sold This Month, 136,926 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi - Up 11% (18,428 Vehicles Sold This Month, 75,353 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lexus - Up 10.2% (29,671 Vehicles Sold This Month, 132,727 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen - Up 8.07% (34,758 Vehicles Sold This Month, 144,006 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW - Up 4.7% (31,003 Vehicles Sold This Month, 136,447 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia - Up 3.9% (62,433 Vehicles Sold This Month, 256,815 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lincoln - Up 3.7% (9,174 Vehicles Sold This Month, 38,786 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) MINI - Up 1.8% (5,833 Vehicles Sold This Month, 24,086 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chevrolet - Up 1.4% (207,970 Vehicles Sold This Month, 872,363 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Infiniti - Up 0.9% (10,474 Vehicles Sold This Month, 54,295 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Buick - Up 0.5% (20,062 Vehicles Sold This Month, 88,783 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo - Up 0.2% (5,023 Vehicles Sold This Month, 23,381 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Honda - Down 0.3% (137,551 Vehicles Sold This Month, 547,044 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda - Down 0.4% (29,606 Vehicles Sold This Month, 131,772 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan - Down 1% (124,305 Vehicles Sold This Month, 557,960 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford - Down 1.5% (241,639 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,029,188 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota - Down 1.6% (212,908 Vehicles Sold This Month, 888,801 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Cadillac - Down 1.9% (14,408 Vehicles Sold This Month, 67,384 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche - Down 7.4% (4,268 Vehicles Sold This Month, 20,915 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar - Down 7.7% (1,204 Vehicles Sold This Month, 6,619 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai - Down 10.3% (63,610 Vehicles Sold This Month, 303,648 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Fiat - Down 19% (3,867 Vehicles Sold This Month, 18,669 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Dodge - Down 22% (45,268 Vehicles Sold This Month, 213,685 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Alfa Romeo - N/A (40 Vehicles Sold This Month, 295 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) View full article
-
Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 31.7% (9,575 Vehicles Sold This Month, 41,581 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Maserati North America, Inc. - Up 17.2% (1,341 Vehicles Sold This Month, 4,330 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 12.8% (6,586 Vehicles Sold This Month, 34,288 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 12.2% (18,428 Vehicles Sold This Month, 75,353 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 12.2% (49,561 Vehicles Sold This Month, 228,083 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi of America - Up 11% (18,428 Vehicles Sold This Month, 75,353 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen of America - Up 8.07% (34,758 Vehicles Sold This Month, 144,006 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW Group U.S. - Up 4.3% (36,836 Vehicles Sold This Month, 160,533 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) FCA US LLC - Up 4% (202,227 Vehicles Sold This Month, 897,108 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia Motors America - Up 3.9% (62,433 Vehicles Sold This Month, 256,815 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) General Motors Co. - Up 3% (293,097 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,246,192 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) American Honda Motor Co. - Up 1.3% (154,193 Vehicles Sold This Month, 618,604 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Up 0.2% (5,023 Vehicles Sold This Month, 23,381 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota Motor Sales USA - Down 0.3% (242,579 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,021,528 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda North American Operations - Down 0.4% (29,606 Vehicles Sold This Month, 131,772 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan Group U.S. - Down 0.9% (134,779 Vehicles Sold This Month, 612,255 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford Motor Company - Down 1.3% (250,813 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,067,974 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Down 7.4% (4,268 Vehicles Sold This Month, 20,915 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai Motor America - Down 10.3% (63,610 Vehicles Sold This Month, 303,648 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Brands: Chrysler - Up 32% (29,802 Vehicles Sold This Month, 139,439 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi - Up 31.7% (9,575 Vehicles Sold This Month, 41,581 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Sprinter - Up 22.3% (2,769 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,850 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Smart - Up 21.5% (837 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,850 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Land Rover - Up 18.7% (5,382 Vehicles Sold This Month, 27,669 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Maserati - Up 17.2% (1,341 Vehicles Sold This Month, 4,330 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Acura - Up 16.1% (17,042 Vehicles Sold This Month, 71,560 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jeep - Up 13% (79,652 Vehicles Sold This Month, 330,160 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) GMC - Up 12.5% (50,657 Vehicles Sold This Month, 217,662 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru - Up 12.2% (49,561 Vehicles Sold This Month, 228,083 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ram - Up 12% (43,598 Vehicles Sold This Month, 194,868 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz - Up 11.1% (29,583 Vehicles Sold This Month, 136,926 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi - Up 11% (18,428 Vehicles Sold This Month, 75,353 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lexus - Up 10.2% (29,671 Vehicles Sold This Month, 132,727 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen - Up 8.07% (34,758 Vehicles Sold This Month, 144,006 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW - Up 4.7% (31,003 Vehicles Sold This Month, 136,447 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia - Up 3.9% (62,433 Vehicles Sold This Month, 256,815 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lincoln - Up 3.7% (9,174 Vehicles Sold This Month, 38,786 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) MINI - Up 1.8% (5,833 Vehicles Sold This Month, 24,086 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chevrolet - Up 1.4% (207,970 Vehicles Sold This Month, 872,363 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Infiniti - Up 0.9% (10,474 Vehicles Sold This Month, 54,295 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Buick - Up 0.5% (20,062 Vehicles Sold This Month, 88,783 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo - Up 0.2% (5,023 Vehicles Sold This Month, 23,381 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Honda - Down 0.3% (137,551 Vehicles Sold This Month, 547,044 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda - Down 0.4% (29,606 Vehicles Sold This Month, 131,772 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan - Down 1% (124,305 Vehicles Sold This Month, 557,960 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford - Down 1.5% (241,639 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,029,188 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota - Down 1.6% (212,908 Vehicles Sold This Month, 888,801 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Cadillac - Down 1.9% (14,408 Vehicles Sold This Month, 67,384 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche - Down 7.4% (4,268 Vehicles Sold This Month, 20,915 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar - Down 7.7% (1,204 Vehicles Sold This Month, 6,619 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai - Down 10.3% (63,610 Vehicles Sold This Month, 303,648 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Fiat - Down 19% (3,867 Vehicles Sold This Month, 18,669 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Dodge - Down 22% (45,268 Vehicles Sold This Month, 213,685 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Alfa Romeo - N/A (40 Vehicles Sold This Month, 295 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year)
