February 2013 SalesThread
03-01-13, 10:45 AM
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February 2013 SalesThread
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that it sold 224,314 vehicles in the United States in February, up 7 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales and fleet sales were both up 7 percent. The fleet mix was 25 percent of total sales, equal to a year ago.
“The housing sector has now joined auto sales in propelling the U.S. economy forward,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president of U.S. sales operations. “More importantly, the recovery in new home construction is reinforcing the underlying improvement in auto buying conditions, especially for pickups.
“Light vehicle sales have now been running at a mid-15 million unit annual rate since November,” he added. “This sets us up well for the launches of key new products this year, including an all-new generation of Chevrolet and GMC full-size pickups and an all-new Chevrolet Impala and Cadillac CTS.”
The Cadillac CTS, along with the redesigned Buick LaCrosse and Regal, will be unveiled at the New York International Auto Show later this month.
Highlights
All four GM brands posted higher year-over-year sales: Cadillac was up 20 percent; Buick was up 15 percent; GMC was up 10 percent, and Chevrolet was up 5 percent.
Crossover sales increased 17 percent and compact crossovers had their best month ever; truck sales were up 14 percent and car sales were down 4 percent.
Sales of GM’s full-size pickups were up 28 percent to 58,039 units.
The Chevrolet Equinox , GMC Terrain and the redesigned Buick Enclave had their best-ever February sales.
The Chevrolet Spark and Cadillac ATS had their best sales months yet.
All four GM brands posted higher year-over-year sales: Cadillac was up 20 percent; Buick was up 15 percent; GMC was up 10 percent, and Chevrolet was up 5 percent.
Crossover sales increased 17 percent and compact crossovers had their best month ever; truck sales were up 14 percent and car sales were down 4 percent.
Sales of GM’s full-size pickups were up 28 percent to 58,039 units.
The Chevrolet Equinox , GMC Terrain and the redesigned Buick Enclave had their best-ever February sales.
The Chevrolet Spark and Cadillac ATS had their best sales months yet.
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03-01-13, 10:48 AM
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Honda/Acura
American Honda today reported February 2013 U.S. sales of 107,987 units, overcoming winter's worst to post a decrease of only 2.0 percent compared with February 2012 (an increase of 2.1 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate (DSR*)), and enabling year-to-date sales to remain up over 2012. Reflecting Honda's unique focus on retail sales, and real demand for top-rated products such as Accord, the Honda brand posted February 2013 sales of 96,623 units, a decrease of 2.3 percent compared with February 2012 (an increase of 1.8 percent based on the DSR). Acura U.S. February sales of 11,364 units increased 0.9 percent compared with February 2012 (an increase of 5.1 percent based on the DSR).
Honda
- Strong sales of the all-new Accord continue, up 35.2 percent from last February with sales of 27,999 units
- The redesigned 2013 Crosstour sees second month of double-digit sales growth, up 15.3 percent from last February
- Pilot sales are up 8.3 percent compared with last February, with sales of 9,614 units
"It took a big winter storm in the Northeast to slow us down a bit, but our robust sales over the last 3 weeks show that our strong retail momentum continues," said John Mendel, executive vice president of Sales at American Honda. "With Accord posting strong numbers and spring just around the corner, the best is yet to come."
Acura
- RDX sets its 10th-consecutive monthly sales record, up 177.6 percent from last February with sales of 2,795 units
- MDX remains the top selling Acura model in February, with sales of 2,946 units
- TL was the top selling Acura sedan in February with sales of 2,216 units, ILX sales continue to trend up with sales of 1,997
"Acura's latest products continue to shine with ILX gaining traction and RDX sales up 177 percent," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura Sales. "With the all-new 2014 RLX flagship sedan launching in a few weeks and the MDX Prototype creating favorable buzz, spring 2013 is shaping up as a banner season for Acura."
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03-01-13, 10:51 AM
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Ford
Ford Motor Company U.S. February sales up 9 percent – best February in 6 years, with cars up 6 percent, utilities up 21 percent and trucks up 4 percent
• Fusion sets an all-time February sales record, surpasses last year’s record by 28 percent
• Escape produces its best February sales ever; Explorer reaches best February sales since 2006, up 59 percent
• America’s best-selling pickup for 36 years running, F-Series posts 15 percent gain
• Ford announces 2013 2nd-quarter production of 800,000 vehicles, up 9 percent from the prior year
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DEARBORN, Mich., March 1, 2013 – Ford Motor Company’s U.S. February sales grew
9 percent with 195,822 vehicles sold. This marks Ford’s best February sales in 6 years – with cars up 6 percent, utilities up 21 percent and trucks up 4 percent.
“As more new vehicle buyers continue returning to the marketplace, our fresh new product portfolio of fuel-efficient vehicles is winning over customers,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “People are buying our all-new Fusion and Escape in record numbers, thanks to strong fuel economy and innovative new technologies.”
Ford Fusion posted record February sales totaling 27,875 vehicles. This is a 28 percent gain over last February’s record.
Escape followed January’s record sales with a new February sales record of 24,110 vehicles – a 29 percent increase over last year. Plus, Explorer boosted its sales 59 percent in February, with 16,586 vehicles sold – its best February sales results in seven years.
America’s best-selling pickup, the Ford F-Series, sold 54,489 pickups in February, a 15 percent increase over last year. F-Series had its best February sales results since 2007. This marks F-Series’ 19th consecutive month of monthly sales increases. Transit Connect also continues to strengthen, selling 3,610 vehicles in February – a 57 percent increase over last year.
Ford also announced its 2013 second-quarter North American production plan. The company plans to build 800,000 vehicles in the second quarter, up 9 percent (63,000 vehicles) from 2012’s second quarter. First quarter production of 770,000 vehicles is unchanged from previous guidance.
03-01-13, 10:52 AM
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03-01-13, 10:53 AM
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Nissan/Infiniti
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported February U.S. sales of 99,636 units, down 6.6 percent from last year's record-setting February total of 106,731. Nissan Division sales in February totaled 90,489, down 7.2 percent from the prior year, which also set a February record. Infiniti deliveries totaled 9,147, down 1 percent from last February.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
Sales of the all-new Pathfinder SUV continue to surge, up 145.6 percent to 7,014 units and setting a new February record for the nameplate.
Deliveries of Versa, America's top-selling sub-compact, totaled 13,100, up 28.6 percent over last year, also setting a new February record.
Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF increased 36.6 percent to 653 units in spite of tight supplies and the current rollout of the 2013 LEAF now being built in Smyrna, Tenn.
Nissan NV full-size commercial van sales set a new record for any month since launch with 1,252 deliveries, an increase of 55.1 percent over the prior year.
Al Castignetti, vice president, Nissan Division, said: "We expect 2013 to be strong year for Nissan, in spite of the increasingly competitive market. All-new versions of our iconic Altima, Sentra and Pathfinder are hitting their stride, and the LEAF, Versa Note and NV200 models will bring even more new buyers into Nissan showrooms in the coming months."
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
Infiniti retailers reported continued strong sales of the company's all-new JX 7-passenger luxury crossover at 2,300 units, while the QX full-size luxury SUV had sales of 1,059, allowing the brand's crossovers and SUVs to be up almost 59 percent for the month.
NOTE: To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. February had 24 selling days in 2013 and 25 selling days in 2012.
About Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 248,000 employees globally, Nissan provided customers with more than 4.9 million vehicles in 2012, generating revenue of 9.4 trillion yen ($US118.95 billion) in fiscal 2011. With a strong commitment to developing exciting and innovative products for all, Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of 64 models under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. A pioneer in zero-emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades, including the prestigious 2011-2012 Car of the Year Japan and 2011 World Car of the Year awards.
03-01-13, 10:55 AM
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Toyota/Lexus/Scion
February 2013 Sales Chart
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported February 2013 sales results of 166,377 units, an increase of 8.7 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Unadjusted for 24 selling days in February 2013 versus 25 in February 2012, TMS sales were up 4.3 percent over the year-ago month.
Toyota Division posted February total sales of 149,038 units, up 8.7 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota Division sales increased 4.4 percent over February 2012.
“Despite rising gas prices, severe winter storms and concerns about the federal budget, February was a good indication of the overall strength of the market,” said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division. “With the most fuel efficient full line of vehicles, Toyota is well positioned, and we’re encouraged by very positive consumer reaction to our new Avalon and RAV4.”
Lexus Division reported February total sales of 17,339, up 8.3 percent on a DSR basis and up 3.9 percent by raw volume, compared to the same period last year.
Other Highlights:
Avalon posted its best month since November 2007, up 63.1 percent with sales of 5,703 units
RAV4, bolstered by sales of the all-new 2014 model, recorded its best-ever February with sales of 13,329 units, up 5.1 percent
Corolla sales of 24,999 units were up 12.9 percent
Camry posted sales of 31,270 units, while the Prius Family recorded sales of 17,812
Total TMS truck sales of 70,051 units, up 16.1 percent
Total TMS Hybrid sales were 26,966 units, up 2.3 percent on a DSR basis
Both Tundra and Highlander posted their best February sales since 2008, up 15.5 and 14.1 percent, respectively
Tacoma recorded sales of 12,644 units, up 18.5 percent, its best February since 2008
Lexus RX sales of 6,938, up 19.8 percent
Lexus ES sales of 4,817, up 60.7 percent
03-01-13, 10:56 AM
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Audi
Audi today reported February sales of 10,877 vehicles, making it the strongest start to a year in the brand’s history. Sales for the month rose 27.5% from a year earlier, with January-February year-to-date sales up 17.2% to a record 20,993 vehicles delivered to customers.
February stands as the 26th consecutive month of record sales for Audi.
Audi luxury SUVs met a significant boost in demand in February, as the Audi Q7 more than doubled its sales with a 147% sales gain, and the Audi Q5 registered 57% higher sales. The Q5 crossover vehicle now ranks as the best-selling model in the brand lineup.
February sales represented robust results for the most premium Audi vehicles (the Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi A8 and Audi Q7), which constituted 30% of the Audi sales mix for the month. Demand for the Audi A8 flagship sedan continued to rise with a 22% increase, while sales of the technologically advanced Audi A6 increased 41%.
“The consistent growth of Audi sales reflects an underlying strength in business fundamentals,” said Mark Del Rosso, Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America. “Our dealers are more motivated than ever, our product attributes have captured the attention of premium car buyers and our brand image has never been stronger.”
Highlights:
• Sales mix for Audi S models finished the month at 17.4% for the S4, 34.1% for the S5/ RS 5, 16.3% for the S7, 13.9% for the S8 and 57.1% for the TT S/ TT RS.
• Audi A4 sales up 14% compared to February 2012; YTD sales grew 8% compared to previous period.
• Sales of Audi A6 increased 41% compared to February 2012; YTD sales grew 25% compared to previous period.
• Sales of the Audi A8 increased 22% compared to February 2012; YTD sales grew 39% compared to previous period.
• Sales of the Audi Q5 increased 57% compared to February 2012; YTD sales grew 36% compared to previous period.
• Sales of the Audi Q7 increased 147% compared to February; 2012 YTD sales grew 46% compared to previous period.
• Sales mix for Audi TDI clean diesel models finish the month at 27.2% for the A3 TDI and 34.1% for Q7 TDI.
• For the record-setting month of February 2013, four Audi models recorded year-over-year sales increases of 20% or more, including the Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi Q5 and Audi Q7.
• Audi Certified pre-owned sales of 2,786 vehicles marks a new record for February CPO sales.
ABOUT AUDI
Audi of America, Inc. and its U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. Audi was a top-performing luxury brand in Europe during 2011, and broke all-time company sales records in the U.S. Through 2016, AUDI AG will invest about $17 billion on new products and technologies. Visit www.audiusa.com or www.audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi vehicle and business issues.
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AUDI US SNAPSHOT --YTD--
Model Line Feb. '13 Actual Feb. '12 Actual Yr/Yr % change Feb. '13 YTD Actual Feb. '12 YTD Actual Yr/Yr % change
A3 392 469 -16.4% 623 1,054 -40.9%
A4 2,635 2,719 -3.1% 5,091 5,395 -5.6%
A5 1,173 1,119 4.8% 2,373 1,997 18.8%
A6 1,370 972 40.9% 2,629 2,102 25.1%
A7 588 584 0.7% 1,286 1,227 4.8%
A8 395 323 22.3% 899 647 38.9%
Allroad 454 0 0.0% 753 0 0.0%
Audi Q5 2,753 1,754 57.0% 5,097 3,745 36.1%
Audi Q7 920 373 146.6% 1,809 1,239 46.0%
R8 50 74 -32.4% 99 153 -35.3%
TT 147 144 2.1% 274 326 -16.0%
Total Audi Sales 10,877 8,531 27.5% 20,933 17,885 17.0%
Total CPO Sales 2,786 2,865 -2.8% 5,629 5,435 3.6%
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03-01-13, 04:10 PM
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Kia
Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported February sales of 41,505 units. The U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan led sales for the 15th consecutive month with 13,195 units sold, while the Sorento CUV also built in West Point, Georgia, posted strong sales of 7,945 units as the significantly redesigned 2014 model began arriving in showrooms.
After setting all-time annual sales and market share records in 2012, Kia has seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles scheduled to launch in the U.S. market this calendar year. Later this month, Kia will take the wraps off three world introductions at the New York International Auto Show.
Kia: One of the World's Fastest Moving Global Automotive Brands
Kia Motors America is one of only three auto brands to increase U.S. sales in each of the past four years, and in 2012 the company surpassed the 500,000 unit mark for the first time. With a full line of fun-to-drive cars and CUVs, Kia is advancing value to new levels of sophistication by combining European-influenced styling – under the guidance of chief design officer Peter Schreyer – with cutting-edge technologies, premium amenities, affordable pricing and the lowest cost of ownership in the industry. Kia recently joined the exclusive ranks of Interbrand's "Top 100 Best Global Brands," and is poised to continue its momentum with seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles scheduled to arrive in showrooms in 2013. Over the past decade Kia Motors has invested more than $1.4 billion in the U.S., including the company's first U.S. assembly plant in West Point, Georgia – Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia – which is responsible for the creation of more than 11,000 plant and supplier jobs. The success of the U.S.-built Optima and Sorento in two of the industry's largest segments has fueled Kia's rapid growth and is complemented by Kia's comprehensive lineup which includes the Soul urban passenger vehicle, Sportage compact CUV, Optima Hybrid, the Forte sedan, 5-door and Koup compacts, Rio and Rio 5-door sub-compacts and the Sedona minivan.
* The Sorento and Optima GDI (EX Trims and certain LX Trims only) and GDI Turbo are built in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.
03-01-13, 04:12 PM
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Mazda
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported February U.S. sales of 24,936 vehicles, representing a decrease of 2.8 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through February are down 6.8 percent versus last year, with 46,255 vehicles sold.
Key February sales notes:
Mazda achieved its second-best February since 1994 with 24,936 vehicles sold.
The all-new 2014 Mazda6, Mazda's second vehicle to launch with the full suite of SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY, continues its strong sales start with 1,300 vehicles sold in February. Demand for this all-new vehicle still outweighs availability as vehicles make their way to dealerships.
Mazda5 celebrated its best-ever February with 2,260 vehicles sold, accounting for a 48.8 percent increase versus last year.
Mazda3 recorded its second-best February ever, with 10,554 vehicles sold.
CX-5 achieved its second-best month of sales since it was launched a year ago, with 5,451 vehicles.
CX-9 experienced a 27.8 percent YOY increase, representing 2,594 vehicles sold and its second-best February ever.
In the U.S., Mazda's total SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY vehicle sales for February (comprised of the 2014 Mazda6, CX-5 and certain models of the 2013 Mazda3) accounted for 57.0 percent of the company's total sales for the month.
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through more than 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
For more information on Mazda vehicles, visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.
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Feb Feb % % MTD Feb Feb % % YTD
2013 2012 Change DSR 2013 2012 Change DSR
Mazda2 1,028 2,701 (61.9)% (60.4)% 2,571 5,731 (55.1)% (55.1)%
Mazda3 10,554 11,275 (6.4)% (2.5)% 18,628 20,475 (9.0)% (9.0)%
Mazda5 2,260 1,519 48.8% 55.0% 4,140 2,685 54.2% 54.2%
Mazda6 2,702 5,101 (47.0)% (44.8)% 4,849 10,030 (51.7)% (51.7)%
MX-5 Miata 347 434 (20.0)% (16.7)% 662 740 (10.5)% (10.5)%
RX-8 13 (100.0)% (100.0)% - 31 (100.0)% (100.0)%
CX-5 5,451 357 1426.9% 1490.5% 10,695 357 2895.8% 2895.8%
CX-7 2,106 (100.0)% (100.0)% - 5,231 (100.0)% (100.0)%
CX-9 2,594 2,030 27.8% 33.1% 4,710 4,117 14.4% 14.4%
Tribute 115 (100.0)% (100.0)% - 250 (100.0)% (100.0)%
Total Vehicles
CARS 16,891 21,043 (19.7)% (16.4)% 30,850 39,692 (22.3)% (22.3)%
TRUCKS 8,045 4,608 74.6% 81.9% 15,405 9,955 54.7% 54.7%
TOTAL 24,936 25,651 (2.8)% 1.3% 46,255 49,647 (6.8)% (6.8)%
MEMO:
IMPORT CAR 15,489 15,942 (2.8)% 27,967 29,662 (5.7)%
IMPORT TRUCK 8,045 4,493 4,400 79.1% 15,405 9,705 58.7%
IMPORT TOTAL 23,534 20,435 15.2% 43,372 39,367 10.2%
DOMESTIC CAR 1,402 5,101 (72.5)% 2,883 10,030 (71.3)%
DOMESTIC TRUCK - 115 (100.0)% - 250 (100.0)%
DOMESTIC TOTALS 1,402 5,216 (73.1)% 2,883 10,280 (72.0)%
Selling Days 24 25 49 49
03-01-13, 04:14 PM
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Subaru
Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 28,163 vehicle sales for February 2013, which represents an 11 percent increase over February 2012 and the best ever February in company history. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 55,826 – a 16 percent increase over the same period in 2012.
These results build on strong sales from 2012 where Subaru achieved four consecutive years of sales increases and exceeded 300,000 annual sales in 2012 – a 1st in company history.
“Subaru vehicles continue to win awards and recognition from the industry press and our customers are purchasing our products in record numbers,” said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “With the addition of the all-new 2014 Forester being introduced this month, we are confident that we will establish another all-time monthly sales record again in March.”
03-01-13, 04:16 PM
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Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported a year-over-year sales increase of 27.8 percent in February. The 6,051 units sold marked Mitsubishi's largest monthly sales total since March 2012.
Outlander Sport sales were 1,644 for the month, an increase of almost 20 percent compared to February 2012. Sales of the fuel-efficient CUV, now manufactured in Normal, Illinois, showed an increase versus the prior year for the sixth consecutive month.
MMNA will launch a national marketing campaign this month that focuses on MMNA's 30 year sales history in the U.S. and 25 years of Mitsubishi manufacturing in Normal, Illinois. A special limited-edition Outlander Sport will concurrently start arriving in dealerships.
Other Mitsubishi February sales highlights:
Lancer sales were up 89 percent, and are up 97 percent year-to-date.
Sales of the all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV continued to grow with 337 units.
Sales of the Outlander were up 92 percent and are up 51 percent for the year.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, sales and marketing operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells cars and light trucks through a network of approximately 400 dealers. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.