March 2013 Sales Thread
04-02-13, 12:22 PM
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Porsche Records Best First Quarter in PCNA History; YTD Sales up 34 percent
Company sets March sales record with 3,487 units sold
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...201081471.html
Company sets March sales record with 3,487 units sold
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...201081471.html
ATLANTA, April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced record March sales of 3,487 vehicles. This compares to 2,460 vehicles sold in March 2012, an increase of 41 percent. For the year so far, PCNA has delivered 9,650 vehicles versus 7,159 during the same period last year, an increase of 34.8 percent – marking the best first quarter in PCNA history.
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The 911 line enjoyed a successful sales month, with an increase of 112 percent to 990 units, up from 465 in March 2012. Demand for the Cayenne SUV also remains strong, with the diesel and GTS models accounting for 45 percent of the 1,508 Cayenne units sold.
"In March, our 2-door sports cars accounted for 45 percent of our total sales – a number that we expect to remain this strong with the arrival of the all-new Cayman later this month," said Detlev von Platen, President and CEO, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. "And the tremendous media coverage of the 911 GT3 debut at the Geneva and New York Auto Show bodes well for a successful cadence of product launches this year."
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The 911 line enjoyed a successful sales month, with an increase of 112 percent to 990 units, up from 465 in March 2012. Demand for the Cayenne SUV also remains strong, with the diesel and GTS models accounting for 45 percent of the 1,508 Cayenne units sold.
"In March, our 2-door sports cars accounted for 45 percent of our total sales – a number that we expect to remain this strong with the arrival of the all-new Cayman later this month," said Detlev von Platen, President and CEO, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. "And the tremendous media coverage of the 911 GT3 debut at the Geneva and New York Auto Show bodes well for a successful cadence of product launches this year."
04-02-13, 12:23 PM
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Hard to believe that as a long-time owner and proponent of the GS you are not frustrated at the GS's low sales relative to the 5 and the E even after it finally became almost universally acclaimed to be as good a car as the 5 and the E. Wouldn't you love to see the GS beat the Germans at their own game? It baffles me that you of all people aren't getting frustrated that the GS isn't getting the share of love and sales it so deserves.
04-02-13, 12:24 PM
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Why does Honda keep the S2000 on sales reports? It hasn't been sold in years. lol
BTW EVERYONE the links have charts with the sales figures
BTW EVERYONE the links have charts with the sales figures
04-02-13, 12:26 PM
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http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...201078631.html
BMW Group U.S. Reports March 2013 Sales
- BMW brand sales up 13.1 percent, best March ever
- MINI brand sales up 3.5 percent
- BMW Motorcycle sales up 7.6 percent
BMW Group U.S. Reports March 2013 Sales
- BMW brand sales up 13.1 percent, best March ever
- MINI brand sales up 3.5 percent
- BMW Motorcycle sales up 7.6 percent
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported March sales of 33,149 vehicles, an increase of 11.2 percent from the 29,806 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 4.3 percent on sales of 78,957 in the first three months of 2013 compared to 75,729 in the same period in 2012.
"March roared out like a lion giving BMW even better numbers than the previous record set in 2007," said Ludwig Willisch , President and CEO, BMW of North America. "The arrival this month of the new 320i at a very attractive price plus the changeover to the 2014 models will further accelerate our momentum in the months ahead."
BMW Brand Sales
The BMW brand reported the best March ever with sales of 27,078 vehicles, an increase of 13.1 percent from the 23,940 sold in March 2012. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is up 5.4 percent on sales of 64,902 compared to 61,549 sold in the first three months of 2012.
In March, best performing vehicles included the Z4 Roadster, up 21.1 percent to 316 units; the 6 Series, up 15.5 percent to 877 units; and the Sports Activity Vehicle segment (X3, X5 and X6 in particular), up 40 percent to 7,317 units.
BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles
In March, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) decreased 2.9 percent to 15,809 vehicles compared to the 16,278 vehicles sold in March, 2012. January through March, BMW used vehicle sales are up 3.2 percent on volume of 42,675 compared to 41,352 in the same period of 2012.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported sales of 6,071 automobiles in March, an increase of 3.5 percent from the 5,866 sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI sales in the U.S. are down 0.9 percent on volume of 14,055 compared to 14,180 in the first three months of 2012.
MINI Pre-Owned Vehicles
In March, sales of MINI used automobiles (including MINI NEXT certified pre-owned and pre-owned) increased 0.5 percent to 1,721 automobiles from the 1,713 sold in March, 2012. January through March, MINI used vehicle sales are up 21.4 percent on volume of 4,846 compared to 3,991 in the same period of 2012.
Table 1: Vehicle Sales BMW of North America, LLC, March 2013
"March roared out like a lion giving BMW even better numbers than the previous record set in 2007," said Ludwig Willisch , President and CEO, BMW of North America. "The arrival this month of the new 320i at a very attractive price plus the changeover to the 2014 models will further accelerate our momentum in the months ahead."
BMW Brand Sales
The BMW brand reported the best March ever with sales of 27,078 vehicles, an increase of 13.1 percent from the 23,940 sold in March 2012. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is up 5.4 percent on sales of 64,902 compared to 61,549 sold in the first three months of 2012.
In March, best performing vehicles included the Z4 Roadster, up 21.1 percent to 316 units; the 6 Series, up 15.5 percent to 877 units; and the Sports Activity Vehicle segment (X3, X5 and X6 in particular), up 40 percent to 7,317 units.
BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles
In March, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) decreased 2.9 percent to 15,809 vehicles compared to the 16,278 vehicles sold in March, 2012. January through March, BMW used vehicle sales are up 3.2 percent on volume of 42,675 compared to 41,352 in the same period of 2012.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported sales of 6,071 automobiles in March, an increase of 3.5 percent from the 5,866 sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI sales in the U.S. are down 0.9 percent on volume of 14,055 compared to 14,180 in the first three months of 2012.
MINI Pre-Owned Vehicles
In March, sales of MINI used automobiles (including MINI NEXT certified pre-owned and pre-owned) increased 0.5 percent to 1,721 automobiles from the 1,713 sold in March, 2012. January through March, MINI used vehicle sales are up 21.4 percent on volume of 4,846 compared to 3,991 in the same period of 2012.
Table 1: Vehicle Sales BMW of North America, LLC, March 2013
04-02-13, 12:28 PM
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Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported March sales of 49,125 units on the heels of the world debut of 3 stylish and technology-laden new vehicles last week at the New York International Auto Show. March sales contributed to KMA's second-best first quarter sales in company history. The U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan led sales for the 16th consecutive month with 14,366 units sold, while the Sorento CUV also built in West Point, Georgia*, and the Soul urban passenger vehicle also posted strong sales.
Kia is set to deliver 7 all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles this calendar year, including the all-new 2014 Sorento, which arrived in dealerships in February and the all-new 2014 Forte compact sedan, scheduled to arrive in dealerships in April. The all-new 2014 Soul and 2014 Forte Koup, and the updated 2014 Optima - all introduced in New York - are scheduled to arrive in late-summer/early-fall. With the 2014 Forte sedan going on sale soon, the next addition to the Kia lineup will be the 2014 Cadenza, the most powerful and technologically-advanced vehicle Kia has introduced in the U.S. market to date.
04-02-13, 12:33 PM
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Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported March U.S. sales of 32,028 vehicles, representing a decrease of 1.1 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through March are down 4.6 percent versus last year, with 78,283 vehicles sold.
Key March sales notes:
Mazda CX-5 celebrated its best month ever with 7,116 vehicles sold, accounting for a 96.1 percent increase versus last year.
Mazda CX-9 also recorded its best month ever with 4,281 vehicles sold, up 123.8 percent versus last year.
Mazda5 sales jumped 101.0 percent with 2,526 vehicles sold.
The all-new 2014 Mazda6 reported sales of 2,702 vehicles, equating to a 107.8 percent increase versus last month. With three months of availability in dealerships, and inventory growing nationwide, the 2014 Mazda6 continues to gain traction, garner media accolades, nominations and awards.
In the U.S., Mazda's total SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY vehicle sales for March (comprised of CX-5, 2014 Mazda6 and certain models of Mazda3) accounted for 55.3 percent of the company's total sales for the month and dominated Mazda3 sales with 75.2 percent of all Mazda3s sold.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported March sales of 2,442 vehicles, up 17.0 percent versus March of last year. Mazda CX-9 also recorded its best month ever with 4,281 vehicles sold, up 123.8 percent versus last year.
Mazda5 sales jumped 101.0 percent with 2,526 vehicles sold.
The all-new 2014 Mazda6 reported sales of 2,702 vehicles, equating to a 107.8 percent increase versus last month. With three months of availability in dealerships, and inventory growing nationwide, the 2014 Mazda6 continues to gain traction, garner media accolades, nominations and awards.
In the U.S., Mazda's total SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY vehicle sales for March (comprised of CX-5, 2014 Mazda6 and certain models of Mazda3) accounted for 55.3 percent of the company's total sales for the month and dominated Mazda3 sales with 75.2 percent of all Mazda3s sold.
04-02-13, 12:41 PM
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Hard to believe that as a long-time owner and proponent of the GS you are not frustrated at the GS's low sales relative to the 5 and the E even after it finally became almost universally acclaimed to be as good a car as the 5 and the E. Wouldn't you love to see the GS beat the Germans at their own game? It baffles me that you of all people aren't getting frustrated that the GS isn't getting the share of love and sales it so deserves.
You are trolling by saying the GS was never on par to the German cars until the 4GS which is utterly ridiculous and not even worth refuting. So I'll tell all the GS owners what you think so when you post they know to ignore you or throw something at their computer screen. How does one even seriously refute that? It's comedy at best and to rile the GS owners you know who post in this thread.
People like you cannot be reasoned with. You sit here and are bashing the GS over and over for not outselling the Germans when it never will, no car will ever outsell the 5 series or E class. It just won't happen, you are holding the GS to some ridiculous expectation. The GS is a happy 3rd place again but that isn't good enough. Lexus doesn't even have the CAPACITY to sell that many GS models.
On the flipside you don't bring up German cars that cannot outsell the RX for example. Instead the RX is told its too small, its too big, its in the wrong class. Nothing will likely outsell the RX and I am sure the Germans and the others are happy with a lower sales goal they are meeting. I am 100% certain BMW is happy with 3,000 X3 and X5 sales a month and not beating each other up b/c COMBINED they are not close to the RX in the last month. They have their sales targets, meet then, champagne is toasted.
Unreasonable will be unreasonable. Not every car is meant to sell #1. Not sure how many times that needs to be typed.
04-02-13, 12:44 PM
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Audi continues its tear. Amazing work.
Going to compile the data later...... I'm sure I'll be told how bad the GS is and it sucks ***** and should outsell the Accord next.
I mean they are the same size right!
Going to compile the data later...... I'm sure I'll be told how bad the GS is and it sucks ***** and should outsell the Accord next.
I mean they are the same size right!
04-02-13, 12:50 PM
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You are trolling by saying the GS was never on par to the German cars until the 4GS which is utterly ridiculous and not even worth refuting. So I'll tell all the GS owners what you think so when you post they know to ignore you or throw something at their computer screen. How does one even seriously refute that? It's comedy at best and to rile the GS owners you know who post in this thread.
People like you cannot be reasoned with. You sit here and are bashing the GS over and over for not outselling the Germans when it never will, no car will ever outsell the 5 series or E class. It just won't happen, you are holding the GS to some ridiculous expectation. The GS is a happy 3rd place again but that isn't good enough. Lexus doesn't even have the CAPACITY to sell that many GS models.
On the flipside you don't bring up German cars that cannot outsell the RX for example. Instead the RX is told its too small, its too big, its in the wrong class. Nothing will likely outsell the RX and I am sure the Germans and the others are happy with a lower sales goal they are meeting. I am 100% certain BMW is happy with 3,000 X3 and X5 sales a month and not beating each other up b/c COMBINED they are not close to the RX in the last month. They have their sales targets, meet then, champagne is toasted.
Unreasonable will be unreasonable. Not every car is meant to sell #1. Not sure how many times that needs to be typed.
People like you cannot be reasoned with. You sit here and are bashing the GS over and over for not outselling the Germans when it never will, no car will ever outsell the 5 series or E class. It just won't happen, you are holding the GS to some ridiculous expectation. The GS is a happy 3rd place again but that isn't good enough. Lexus doesn't even have the CAPACITY to sell that many GS models.
On the flipside you don't bring up German cars that cannot outsell the RX for example. Instead the RX is told its too small, its too big, its in the wrong class. Nothing will likely outsell the RX and I am sure the Germans and the others are happy with a lower sales goal they are meeting. I am 100% certain BMW is happy with 3,000 X3 and X5 sales a month and not beating each other up b/c COMBINED they are not close to the RX in the last month. They have their sales targets, meet then, champagne is toasted.
Unreasonable will be unreasonable. Not every car is meant to sell #1. Not sure how many times that needs to be typed.
04-02-13, 01:06 PM
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Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 68,306 units, down just 2 percent versus the best volume month Hyundai ever recorded last year, and up more than 30 percent over February levels. The first quarter of 2013 was the best in Hyundai’s history.
"March felt just great,” said Dave Zuchowski, executive vice president of national sales. “We definitely benefitted from better inventories of Elantra thanks to the addition of the third shift at our Alabama plant, improved weather conditions in our important Northern markets and more robust retail activity reflecting a steady recovery in consumer confidence. Elantra led the pack with an all-time monthly sales record of 26,153 units, up 33 percent year-over-year. Sonata Hybrid also set a new all-time sales record with 2,006 sales, up 13 percent versus last year.”
Fleet mix was 17 percent for the month and stands at 16 percent for the year, among the lowest in the industry.
“This March was an incredibly strong month for us, the second best sales month in our history, just two percent below our all-time record from last March,” said John Krafcik, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America. “While our plants continue to stretch to hit our demand levels, we still have one of the tightest inventory levels in the industry. This month, you could see the impact of improved Elantra availability, but our dealers remain constrained on Sonata, which continues as one of the fastest turning mid-size cars in the industry.”
According to data from Cars.com, the traditional five highest volume mid-size sedans (Accord, Camry, Altima, Fusion, and Malibu) have 72 percent more dealer stock than Sonata.
Sales in March of Certified Pre-Owned vehicles totaled 6,715, up eight percent for the first quarter. More than 80 percent of Hyundai’s dealers are now participating in the CPO program, which has been a key component in driving Hyundai residual values to record high levels. Hyundai Elantra, Azera, and Santa Fe Sport are all ALG Residual Value award winners for the 2013 model year.
04-02-13, 01:19 PM
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As predicted the new Accord demolishes everything else once its inventory catches up. Like Blueprint said it looks and feels like a premium car that renders Acura redundant. I'm impressed whenever I see one on the road. I hope that Toyota has learned that the Camry can't ride on its reputation forever by now.
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04-02-13, 02:08 PM
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As predicted the new Accord demolishes everything else once its inventory catches up. Like Blueprint said it looks and feels like a premium car that renders Acura redundant. I'm impressed whenever I see one on the road. I hope that Toyota has learned that the Camry can't ride on its reputation forever by now.
04-02-13, 02:14 PM
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Ah did not notice the Fusion outsold the Camry too! The Camry has surely fallen hard last month. The Accord sold over 36,500 (!) in March, so I'm not sure what you mean by both the Altima and the Camry outselling the Accord.