March 2014 Sales Thread
04-01-14, 07:38 AM
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sales are compared to 03/2013 not 02/2014 :-)
these numbers are unadjusted for DSR
Chrysler, Ford and Toyota reported March sales increases of 13%, 3% and 5%, respectively, as a bitterly cold winter in much of the country began to thaw.
Nissan said its sales increaed 8.3% in March, while Volkswagen’s fell 3%.
General Motors was to announce its sales res ults at 9:30 a.m., but said they "will be delayed several hours due to a computer systems issue that impacted dealer sales reporting. The company expects to reports its sales this afternoon before the close of business."
The numbers are under more scrutiny than usual because of the recent recalls, most of which focus on a defective ignition switch on small cars from 2003 through 2010 model years.
Chrysler’s sales were led by the Jeep Cherokee SUV and Ram 1500 pickups.
Jeep sales soared 47%, while Ram was up 29%, Fiat, up 24%, and Dodge increased 1%. But Chrysler brand sales fell 23%.
Nissan said its sales increaed 8.3% in March, while Volkswagen’s fell 3%.
General Motors was to announce its sales res ults at 9:30 a.m., but said they "will be delayed several hours due to a computer systems issue that impacted dealer sales reporting. The company expects to reports its sales this afternoon before the close of business."
The numbers are under more scrutiny than usual because of the recent recalls, most of which focus on a defective ignition switch on small cars from 2003 through 2010 model years.
Chrysler’s sales were led by the Jeep Cherokee SUV and Ram 1500 pickups.
Jeep sales soared 47%, while Ram was up 29%, Fiat, up 24%, and Dodge increased 1%. But Chrysler brand sales fell 23%.
04-01-14, 08:30 AM
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Audi continues to kick butt...
http://www.audiusanews.com/pressrele...sales-set-39th
Apr 1, 2014 , HERNDON, Va.
Audi achieves best-ever March sales to set 39th consecutive record month
- Strong demand for Audi A6 and Q7 models set the pace in March 2014
- Year-to-date sales running ahead of record 2013 pace as Audi A3 premium compact models are arriving in the U.S. market
- New A3 bacon edition expected to be unveiled at upcoming New York International Auto Show with unique Alcantara® and swine seating surfaces
- Audi Certified pre-owned sales set 8th straight monthly record
HERNDON, Va., April 1, 2014 – Audi reported March 2014 sales of 14,246 vehicles, which stands as the brand’s 39th consecutive month of record monthly sales.
For the month, Audi sales in the U.S. finished 7.5% ahead of the 13,253 sales recorded in March 2013. Through the first quarter of 2014, Audi U.S. sales stood at 35,228, or 3.0% ahead of the record pace set in the year-earlier quarter.
“What drove the Audi momentum story to its 39th consecutive record month was consistently strong demand across our product line up – particularly for our SUV models and our A6 premium sedan,” said Mark Del Rosso, Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America. “Add in the tech-forward A3 premium compact sedans after their official sales launch later this week and the outlook for the rest of 2014 is extremely positive.”
Luxury sedan sales remained strong as the Audi A6 increased 26.7% to 2,212 vehicles sold for the month, while year-to-date demand for the A6 increased 24.3% to 5,436 vehicles sold.
March results were bolstered by sales of Audi luxury SUVs, with the Audi Q7 luxury crossover posting a 45.8% gain in March on 1,592 units delivered for the month and year-to-date sales increased 41% to a total of 4,089 vehicles.
Audi achieves best-ever March sales to set 39th consecutive record month
- Strong demand for Audi A6 and Q7 models set the pace in March 2014
- Year-to-date sales running ahead of record 2013 pace as Audi A3 premium compact models are arriving in the U.S. market
- New A3 bacon edition expected to be unveiled at upcoming New York International Auto Show with unique Alcantara® and swine seating surfaces
- Audi Certified pre-owned sales set 8th straight monthly record
HERNDON, Va., April 1, 2014 – Audi reported March 2014 sales of 14,246 vehicles, which stands as the brand’s 39th consecutive month of record monthly sales.
For the month, Audi sales in the U.S. finished 7.5% ahead of the 13,253 sales recorded in March 2013. Through the first quarter of 2014, Audi U.S. sales stood at 35,228, or 3.0% ahead of the record pace set in the year-earlier quarter.
“What drove the Audi momentum story to its 39th consecutive record month was consistently strong demand across our product line up – particularly for our SUV models and our A6 premium sedan,” said Mark Del Rosso, Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America. “Add in the tech-forward A3 premium compact sedans after their official sales launch later this week and the outlook for the rest of 2014 is extremely positive.”
Luxury sedan sales remained strong as the Audi A6 increased 26.7% to 2,212 vehicles sold for the month, while year-to-date demand for the A6 increased 24.3% to 5,436 vehicles sold.
March results were bolstered by sales of Audi luxury SUVs, with the Audi Q7 luxury crossover posting a 45.8% gain in March on 1,592 units delivered for the month and year-to-date sales increased 41% to a total of 4,089 vehicles.
04-01-14, 09:21 AM
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I got Nissan for my wife as its value was simply the best.
04-01-14, 10:02 AM
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group announced today total U.S. sales for March 2014 of 149,136 units, an increase of 8.3 percent over the prior year.
Nissan highlights:
Nissan Group's March sales marked the best-ever monthly total in the company's history.
Nissan Division also set an all-time record with 136,642 deliveries in the month, an increase of 7.9 percent over the prior year. This also marks a monthly record for Nissan division in 12 of the last 13 months.
The Nissan Rogue crossover also set an all-time monthly record with 19,420 deliveries, an increase of 26.3 percent.
Sentra deliveries increased 38.4 percent to 19,323 vehicles in March.
Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF set a March record, increasing 12.1 percent to 2,507.
Nissan Altima sales totaled 35,921 units in March, its best sales month since March 2013.
Nissan Juke deliveries also hit an all-time monthly high at 6,943, up 77.3 percent.
Through March, sales of Nissan's crossover lineup have increased 25 percent. Nissan will look to extend those gains with the launch of the all-new 2015 Murano, which will be unveiled later this month at the New York International Auto Show.
04-01-14, 10:23 AM
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Is it April Already?!
Ford Motor Company March U.S. sales increase 3 percent compared to last year with 244,167 vehicles sold; retail sales of 166,030 vehicles up 3 percent for the best March retail result in eight years
Ford Fusion posts record sales month with 32,963 cars sold, up 9 percent from last year’s record month
Ford F-Series tops 70,000-vehicle mark with 70,940 vehicles sold, up 5 percent
Lincoln MKZ sales increase 72 percent for a best-ever record sales month; Lincoln total sales up 31 percent
Ford Fusion posts record sales month with 32,963 cars sold, up 9 percent from last year’s record month
Ford F-Series tops 70,000-vehicle mark with 70,940 vehicles sold, up 5 percent
Lincoln MKZ sales increase 72 percent for a best-ever record sales month; Lincoln total sales up 31 percent
DEARBORN, Mich., April 1, 2014 – Ford Motor Company U.S. total March sales of 244,167 vehicles are up 3 percent from a year ago. Retail sales of 166,030 vehicles are up 3 percent and represent the best March result in eight years.
“March sales turned noticeably higher mid-month and finished strong,” said John Felice, Ford vice president, U.S. marketing, sales and service. “Fusion set an all-time record in March, as overall retail sales in the West continued to expand at the fastest rate in the nation – including California being up 32 percent. F-Series also had a very strong month, as did Lincoln MKZ.”
Ford Fusion sales of 32,963 vehicles set an all-time monthly record since the vehicle was introduced in 2005. The western region of the U.S. continues to drive Fusion retail sales higher, including a 22 percent increase in March.
Ford F-Series surpassed the 70,000-vehicle sales mark with 70,940 trucks sold. During the last seven years, F-Series has surpassed the monthly 70,000 truck mark only four times. Last month marks F-Series’ highest March sales volume since 2008.
Lincoln MKZ sales of 4,052 vehicles are up 72 percent, setting an all-time monthly sales record. The strong performance of MKZ drove overall Lincoln sales to a 31 percent increase in March, the sixth straight month of sales gains. During the last six months, Lincoln has increased sales 27 percent with 43,445 vehicles sold.
04-01-14, 10:24 AM
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Chrysler
Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 193,915 units, a 13 percent increase compared with sales in March 2013 (171,606 units), and the group’s best March sales since 2007.
The Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in March compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 47 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand during the month. Chrysler Group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 48-consecutive months in March.
“We are entering the spring selling season on a high note as our Jeep and FIAT brands recorded their best sales months ever and Chrysler Group extended its streak in March to 48-consecutive months of year-over-year sales increases,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “Our Ram pickup truck posted its best March sales in 10 years.”
Six Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in March. The Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot, the Fiat 500L, and the Dodge Journey mid-size crossover each posted their best monthly sales ever. The Jeep Wrangler and Ram Cargo Van each recorded their best sales for the month of March. With its 27 percent increase, the Dodge Grand Caravan had the largest year-over-year percentage sales increase of any Chrysler Group models in March. The Ram pickup truck’s 26 percent increase represented its best March sales in 10 years. The all-new Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV weighed in with its second best sales month since arriving in dealerships in October.
Chrysler Group finished the month of March with a 71 days supply of inventory (525,927 units). U.S. industry sales figures for March are internally projected at an estimated 16.2 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).
March 2014 U.S. Sales Highlights by Brand
Jeep® Brand
Jeep brand sales were up 47 percent in March, the brand’s best sales month ever as all five Jeep brand models posted sales gains. The brand’s 47 percent increase also was the largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in March. The Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot each recorded their best ever monthly sales, while the iconic Jeep Wrangler posted its best sales for the month of March. Sales of the all-new Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV were up 17 percent compared with sales in February, its second-best monthly sales performance since arriving in dealerships in October.
Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee were up 26 percent, its best March sales in nine years and the largest percentage sales increase of any Jeep brand model in March. The Grand Cherokee was named 2014 Winter Vehicle of New England by the New England Motor Press Association in March. The association cited the Grand Cherokee’s EcoDiesel engine and its eight-speed transmission in selecting the flagship Jeep model for an unprecedented fourth consecutive win.
The Jeep brand unveiled the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade, the brand’s first entry in the small SUV segment, at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in March. The Renegade delivers a unique combination of best-in-class off-road capability, open-air freedom and convenience, a segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission that contributes to outstanding on-road and off-road driving dynamics, fuel-efficient engines, world-class refinement, and a host of innovative safety and advanced technology offerings. The result is an efficient vehicle created to attract youthful and adventurous customers around the world to the Jeep brand.
Ram Truck Brand
Sales of the Ram pickup truck were up 26 percent in March, the truck’s best March sales performance in 10 years and its 47th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Ram Light Duty sales increased 24 percent in March, while Ram Heavy Duty pickups were up 28 percent. Shipments of the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel truck began arriving at Ram Truck dealerships in March from the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan. Following the Environmental Protection Agency’s best-in-class certification of 28 MPG, Ram Truck received more than 8,000 orders for the fuel efficient truck armed with 420 lb.-ft. of torque and 9,200 lbs. of towing capacity.
Ram Truck brand sales were up 29 percent in March, the brand’s best sales in the month of March since 2007. Sales of the Ram ProMaster were up 85 percent in March, the full-size van’s second best sales month since its launch in October. With its 19 percent increase, the Ram Cargo Van recorded its best March sales ever.
FIAT Brand
FIAT brand sales were up 24 percent in March, its best sales month since the brand returned to the U.S. market in 2011. It was the brand’s fourth-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Fiat 500 had its best sales month so far this year in March, while sales of the Fiat 500L were up 78 percent compared with the previous month of February. It also was the 500L’s best sales performance since launch in June. Sales of the Fiat 500e all-electric vehicle were up 95 percent compared with the previous month of February, while year-over-year sales of the Fiat 500 Cabrio Abarth were up 160 percent in March.
The FIAT brand in March opened orders for the 2014 Fiat 500 1957 Edition, arriving in FIAT studios nationwide in late spring. Pricing for this well-equipped, limited-production model starts at $20,400 U.S. MSRP, which is just $1,900 more than a base Fiat 500 Lounge. The 1957 Edition includes a sport-tuned suspension for improved handling, 16-inch forged aluminum wheels with a retro body color design, throwback “FIAT” badging and a premium Marrone (brown) and Avorio (ivory) leather interior.
Dodge Brand
The Dodge Durango full-size SUV, Dodge Journey mid-size crossover, Dodge Grand Caravan minivan, and Dodge Charger each recorded year-over-year sales gains in March. Sales of the Journey were up 25 percent, the mid-size crossover’s best sales month ever. Durango sales were up 22 percent in March compared with the same month a year ago, extending its run of year-over-year sales gains to 17-consecutive months. It was the Durango’s best March sales since 2005. Grand Caravan sales were up 27 percent in March, the largest year-over-year percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group vehicle in March. With its 15 percent increase, the Dodge Charger had its best March sales since 2007. Dodge brand sales were up 1 percent in March compared with the same month a year ago, the brand’s best March sales since 2007.
The Journey, America’s most versatile mid-size crossover with available seven-passenger seating, is upping its capability and value quotient by offering the Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engine and all-wheel drive (AWD) on SE models for 2014, with a U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $24,895 (excluding $995 destination). The Dodge Journey SE V-6 AWD makes all-wheel drive more accessible within the Journey lineup by $1,800 compared to the SXT model.
The Dodge Dart sedan in March was named a “Best Bet” in the compact car category of this year’s edition of The Car Book. It was the Dart’s second-consecutive year as a “Best Bet.” The recognition is based on an analysis of wide-ranging information collected from government and independent sources. The analysis is conducted by The Car Book and the Center for Auto Safety and considers crash test results, safety features, rollover rating, preventative maintenance schedules, repair costs, warranty coverage, fuel economy, complaint data and insurance costs.
Chrysler Brand
Sales of the award-winning Chrysler Town & Country minivan were up 14 percent in March, compared with the same month a year ago. It was the minivan’s best March sales since 2008. Chrysler brand sales were down 23 percent in March, reflecting the end of production of the 2014 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan and convertible. The Chrysler 300 flagship sedan had its best sales month so far this year.
Production of the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan began in March and is expected to go on sale in this second quarter. The new 200 sedan leapfrogs expectations in the mid-size sedan segment for comfort, ride and handling. Engineered to provide premium driving dynamics, highway fuel economy of up to 36 mpg highway, a quiet cabin and an enthusiastic driving experience, the new 200 delivers exceptional ride and handling characteristics for all roads and weather conditions.
The 2015 Chrysler 200 with the standard 2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir®2 I-4 engine is rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 23 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 28 mpg combined, a five mile per gallon improvement in the highway rating versus the outgoing model.
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Chrysler Group LLC U.S. Sales Summary Thru March 2014
Month Sales Vol % Sales CYTD Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
500 3,316 3,807 -13% 8,473 9,612 -12%
500L 1,422 0 NEW 2,952 0 NEW
FIAT BRAND 4,738 3,807 24% 11,425 9,612 19%
200 7,531 16,593 -55% 30,489 36,885 -17%
300 5,367 5,686 -6% 13,000 16,034 -19%
Town & Country 13,242 11,626 14% 28,994 26,765 8%
CHRYSLER BRAND 26,140 33,905 -23% 72,483 79,684 -9%
Compass 5,335 5,111 4% 13,757 12,003 15%
Patriot 8,431 7,420 14% 20,474 18,997 8%
Wrangler 14,481 12,901 12% 34,674 31,846 9%
Liberty 0 1,408 -100% 0 4,972 -100%
Grand Cherokee 15,940 12,629 26% 40,838 33,133 23%
Cherokee 13,796 0 NEW 36,096 0 NEW
JEEP BRAND 57,983 39,469 47% 145,839 100,951 44%
Caliber 0 0 0 45 -100%
Dart 6,135 8,091 -24% 16,074 22,965 -30%
Avenger 8,756 12,439 -30% 21,740 32,047 -32%
Charger 10,816 9,386 15% 24,956 26,098 -4%
Challenger 4,882 6,132 -20% 11,034 14,540 -24%
Viper 67 3 NEW 158 4 NEW
Journey 9,125 7,283 25% 23,024 22,992 0%
Caravan 14,165 11,110 27% 32,025 26,490 21%
Durango 6,629 5,441 22% 16,213 13,570 19%
DODGE BRAND 60,575 59,885 1% 145,224 158,751 -9%
Ram P/U 42,532 33,831 26% 96,906 77,594 25%
Cargo Van 841 709 19% 1,777 1,760 1%
ProMaster Van 1,106 0 NEW 2,310 0 NEW
RAM BRAND 44,479 34,540 29% 100,993 79,354 27%
TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP LLC 193,915 171,606 13% 475,964 428,352 11%
TOTAL CAR 46,870 62,137 -25% 125,924 158,230 -20%
TOTAL TRUCK 147,045 109,469 34% 350,040 270,122 30%
04-01-14, 10:25 AM
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Nissan
Nissan Group announced today total U.S. sales for March 2014 of 149,136 units, an increase of 8.3 percent over the prior year.
Nissan highlights:
Nissan Group's March sales marked the best-ever monthly total in the company's history.
Nissan Division also set an all-time record with 136,642 deliveries in the month, an increase of 7.9 percent over the prior year. This also marks a monthly record for Nissan division in 12 of the last 13 months.
The Nissan Rogue crossover also set an all-time monthly record with 19,420 deliveries, an increase of 26.3 percent.
Sentra deliveries increased 38.4 percent to 19,323 vehicles in March.
Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF set a March record, increasing 12.1 percent to 2,507.
Nissan Altima sales totaled 35,921 units in March, its best sales month since March 2013.
Nissan Juke deliveries also hit an all-time monthly high at 6,943, up 77.3 percent.
Through March, sales of Nissan's crossover lineup have increased 25 percent. Nissan will look to extend those gains with the launch of the all-new 2015 Murano, which will be unveiled later this month at the New York
International Auto Show.Nissan Division also set an all-time record with 136,642 deliveries in the month, an increase of 7.9 percent over the prior year. This also marks a monthly record for Nissan division in 12 of the last 13 months.
The Nissan Rogue crossover also set an all-time monthly record with 19,420 deliveries, an increase of 26.3 percent.
Sentra deliveries increased 38.4 percent to 19,323 vehicles in March.
Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF set a March record, increasing 12.1 percent to 2,507.
Nissan Altima sales totaled 35,921 units in March, its best sales month since March 2013.
Nissan Juke deliveries also hit an all-time monthly high at 6,943, up 77.3 percent.
Through March, sales of Nissan's crossover lineup have increased 25 percent. Nissan will look to extend those gains with the launch of the all-new 2015 Murano, which will be unveiled later this month at the New York
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NISSAN DIVISION MAR
2014 MAR
2013 Monthly
% chg CYTD
2014 CYTD
2013 CYTD
% chg
Nissan Division Total 136,642 126,623 7.9 323,745 290,905 11.3
Versa 15,799 15,917 -0.7 34,603 39,287 -11.9
Sentra 19,323 13,965 38.4 40,789 33,002 23.6
Cube 418 793 -47.3 1,248 1,951 -36.0
Altima 35,921 37,763 -4.9 89,285 86,952 2.7
Maxima 6,008 6,088 -1.3 14,461 14,007 3.2
LEAF 2,507 2,236 12.1 5,184 3,539 46.5
Juke 6,943 3,916 77.3 15,582 9,106 71.1
370Z 793 669 18.5 1,734 1,378 25.8
GT-R 119 122 -2.5 264 268 -1.5
Total Car 87,831 81,469 7.8 203,150 189,490 7.2
Frontier 7,140 6,818 4.7 17,862 12,178 46.7
Titan 1,314 2,084 -36.9 3,318 5,112 -35.1
Xterra 2,132 2,913 -26.8 5,445 4,890 11.3
Pathfinder 7,894 9,071 -13.0 19,569 22,366 -12.5
Armada 1,321 1,335 -1.0 3,449 3,934 -12.3
Rogue 19,420 15,381 26.3 50,448 34,296 47.1
Murano 5,296 4,870 8.7 11,373 11,853 -4.0
Quest 1,559 1,345 15.9 3,319 3,454 -3.9
NV 1,645 1,290 27.5 3,389 3,285 3.2
NV200 1,090 47 2219.1 2,423 47 5,055
Total Truck 48,811 45,154 8.1 120,595 101,415 18.9
INFINITI DIVISION MAR
2014 MAR
2013 Monthly
% chg CYTD
2014 CYTD
2013 CYTD
% chg
Infiniti Division Total 12,494 11,103 12.5 31,221 27,376 14.0
Q50 3,795 N/A N/A 10,019 N/A N/A
Infiniti G Sedan 2,001 4,530 -55.8 3,830 10,384 -63.1
Infiniti Q60 594 1,042 -43.0 1,418 2,532 -44.0
Infiniti M Line 646 641 0.8 1,593 1,568 1.6
Infiniti QX50 300 1,143 -73.8 717 464 54.5
Infiniti QX60 3,340 2,633 26.9 8,424 6,903 22.0
Infiniti QX70 577 146 295.2 1,846 2,155 -14.3
Infiniti QX80 1,241 968 28.2 3,374 3,370 0.1
Total Car 7,036 6,213 13.2 16,860 14,484 16.4
Total Truck 5,458 4,890 11.6 14,361 12,892 11.4
NISSAN & INFINITI MAR
2014 MAR
2013 Monthly
% chg CYTD
2014 CYTD
2013 CYTD
% chg
TOTAL VEHICLE 149,136 137,726 8.3 354,966 318,281 11.5
Total Car 94,867 87,682 8.2 220,010 203,974 7.9
Total Truck 54,269 50,044 8.4 134,956 114,307 18.1
Selling days 26 27
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04-01-14, 10:26 AM
#14
Audi
Audi reported March 2014 sales of 14,246 vehicles, which stands as the brand’s 39th consecutive month of record monthly sales.
For the month, Audi sales in the U.S. finished 7.5% ahead of the 13,253 sales recorded in March 2013. Through the first quarter of 2014, Audi U.S. sales stood at 35,228, or 3.0% ahead of the record pace set in the year-earlier quarter.
“What drove the Audi momentum story to its 39th consecutive record month was consistently strong demand across our product line up – particularly for our SUV models and our A6 premium sedan,” said Mark Del Rosso, Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America. “Add in the tech-forward A3 premium compact sedans after their official sales launch later this week and the outlook for the rest of 2014 is extremely positive.”
Luxury sedan sales remained strong as the Audi A6 increased 26.7% to 2,212 vehicles sold for the month, while year-to-date demand for the A6 increased 24.3% to 5,436 vehicles sold.
March results were bolstered by sales of Audi luxury SUVs, with the Audi Q7 luxury crossover posting a 45.8% gain in March on 1,592 units delivered for the month and year-to-date sales increased 41% to a total of 4,089 vehicles.
March 2014 was the 8th consecutive record month for Audi Certified pre-owned vehicles sales with an increase of 13.5%, to a total of 3,886 CPO vehicles sold in the most-recent month, compared to 3,425 models sold a year earlier. That made March 2014 the 2nd best CPO sales month on record for Audi of America. For the first quarter of 2014, CPO sales jumped 13.9% to 10,314 vehicles sold.
Highlights:
- Sales mix for Audi S performance variants finished the month at 15.2% for the S4 sedan; 35.9% for the S5/ RS 5; 5.6% for the S6; 31.4% for the S7 / RS 7; 12.8% for the S8; 31.6% for the TTS / TT RS and TTS Roadster, and 8.3% for the SQ5 crossover.
- Sales of A6 increased to 26.7% compared to March 2013; YTD sales grew 24.3% compared to previous period.
- Sales of the Audi Q7 increased 45.8% compared to March 2013; YTD sales grew 41% compared to previous period.
- March sales mix for Audi TDI models: Audi A6 TDI at 11.3% on 249 vehicles sold; Audi A7 TDI at 8.4% on 72 vehicles; A8 TDI at 13.4% on 64 vehicles; Audi Q5 TDI at 15.5% on 519 vehicles, and for the Audi Q7 TDI at 25.8% on 411 vehicles; with an overall mix of 15.5% on 1,315 total TDI sales for March.
- Audi Certified pre-owned sales increased 13.5% to 3,886 vehicles in March; YTD CPO sales rose 13.9% to 10,314 vehicles sold.
- The all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan models officially go on sale April 3.
- Audi holds the longest running monthly record sales streak in the premium car market according to a completive sales report from MotorIntelligence.com.
- Sales mix for Audi S performance variants finished the month at 15.2% for the S4 sedan; 35.9% for the S5/ RS 5; 5.6% for the S6; 31.4% for the S7 / RS 7; 12.8% for the S8; 31.6% for the TTS / TT RS and TTS Roadster, and 8.3% for the SQ5 crossover.
- Sales of A6 increased to 26.7% compared to March 2013; YTD sales grew 24.3% compared to previous period.
- Sales of the Audi Q7 increased 45.8% compared to March 2013; YTD sales grew 41% compared to previous period.
- March sales mix for Audi TDI models: Audi A6 TDI at 11.3% on 249 vehicles sold; Audi A7 TDI at 8.4% on 72 vehicles; A8 TDI at 13.4% on 64 vehicles; Audi Q5 TDI at 15.5% on 519 vehicles, and for the Audi Q7 TDI at 25.8% on 411 vehicles; with an overall mix of 15.5% on 1,315 total TDI sales for March.
- Audi Certified pre-owned sales increased 13.5% to 3,886 vehicles in March; YTD CPO sales rose 13.9% to 10,314 vehicles sold.
- The all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan models officially go on sale April 3.
- 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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AUDI US SNAPSHOT --YTD--
Model Line March '14 Actual March '13 Actual Yr/Yr % change March '14 YTD Actual March '13 YTD Actual Yr/Yr % change
A3 300 120 150% 863 743 16.2%
A4 3,334 3,414 -2.3% 7,744 8,505 -8.9%
A5 1,536 1,628 -5.7% 3,491 4,001 -12.7%
A6 2,212 1,746 26.7% 5,436 4,375 24.3%
A7 854 797 7.2% 2,106 2,083 1.1%
A8 477 563 -15.3% 1,174 1,462 -19.7%
allroad 358 537 -33.3% 943 1,290 -26.9%
Audi Q5 3,357 3,099 8.3% 8,774 8,196 7.1%
Audi Q7 1,592 1,092 45.8% 4,089 2,901 41.0%
R8 74 68 8.8% 225 167 34.7%
TT 152 189 -19.6% 383 463 -17.3%
Total Audi Sales 14,246 13,253 7.5% 35,228 34,186 3.0%
Total CPO Sales
04-01-14, 10:27 AM
#15
vw
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 36,717 units delivered in March.
“We continue to see steady demand for our TDI Clean Diesels as well as our core vehicles,” said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America. “With the Spring selling season upon us, we expect to see more stability ahead as we lay the groundwork for the launch of the all-new Golf coming later this summer.”
Total Jetta deliveries (including SportWagen) for March accounted for 15,692 units. Volkswagen will debut the 2015 Model Year Jetta at the New York International Auto Show in April. The new Jetta will feature a refreshed exterior, improved fuel economy and a host of new safety and technology features.
The Chattanooga-built Passat deliveries totaled 11,050 units delivered for the month. In March the Passat TDI, the only clean diesel in the midsize sedan segment, delivered 4,549 clean diesels. This marks the best March ever for both Passat and Passat TDI® Clean Diesel.
As Volkswagen prepares for the launch of the all-new family of Golf vehicles, sales of the current generation were 1,989 units. The much anticipated, all-new 2015 model will go on sale later this summer.
The benefits of clean diesel vehicles continue to resonate with consumers as Volkswagen delivered 9,764 units. The company confirmed that the newest, most fuel-efficient, TDI® Clean Diesel engine, designated EA288 will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, and Jetta, all of which are set to arrive in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014.