June 2014 Sales Thread
07-01-14, 10:38 AM
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07/01/2014 - TORRANCE, Calif.
Honda Civic and Accord post sales of more than 32,000 each in June for increases of 8.7 and 2.1 percent respectively
Honda CR-V posts best-ever 6-month sales performance with a gain of 6.1 percent YTD
Total Acura truck sales were up 6.1 percent in June
Acura MDX claims best-ever 6-month sales performance with an increase of 68.4 percent
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported June 2014 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 129,023 units. The Honda division posted sales of 117,817 units in June while Acura sold 11,206 units in the same period. Year-to-date American Honda sales reached 739,436 units.Honda CR-V posts best-ever 6-month sales performance with a gain of 6.1 percent YTD
Total Acura truck sales were up 6.1 percent in June
Acura MDX claims best-ever 6-month sales performance with an increase of 68.4 percent
Honda
Honda's core models—Accord, Civic and CR-V—continue to set the retail pace through the 1st half of 2014, with the Civic up 8.7 percent and Accord increasing 2.1 percent in June. However, retail consumers appeared to take a breath last month coupled with an unusually short number of selling days, the shortest June in 5 years.
Bucking a recent market shift toward SUVs, Civic is up 8.7 percent in June and 5.3 percent for the 1st 6 months of 2014—its best such period in a decade
Accord sales rise 2.1 percent in June
CR-V, the industry's most popular SUV, posted a year-to-date gain of 6.1 percent for its best-ever 6-month sales performance
Despite low inventory as supply ramps up, the all-new 2015 Fit is driving new traffic at Honda dealerships
"Despite an easing of the pace in June, the larger sales trend throughout the industry remains robust," said Jeff Conrad, Honda division senior vice president and general manager. "Our core products remain strong and though we're still filling its supply pipeline, the new 2015 Fit is selling very well and we expect it to add yet another strong pillar to Honda sales in the near future." Accord sales rise 2.1 percent in June
CR-V, the industry's most popular SUV, posted a year-to-date gain of 6.1 percent for its best-ever 6-month sales performance
Despite low inventory as supply ramps up, the all-new 2015 Fit is driving new traffic at Honda dealerships
Acura
Overall Acura sales continue to reflect the decreasing supply of TL and TSX models as the company prepares for launch of the 2015 TLX line of luxury performance sedans later this summer. With an unprecedented 1st half of the year, MDX and RDX continue to sell at a near record pace, pushing Acura truck sales up 6.1 percent for the month.
Acura truck sales rise 6.1 percent in June
MDX June sales rose 27.7 percent on sales of 4,890 units
Posting its best-ever 6-month sales performance, the Acura MDX led the division with sales of 30,644 units, an increase 68.4 percent over last year
"The MDX and RDX had a stellar 1st half of the year, certainly a good indicator that the Acura brand is moving in a strong direction," said Mike Accavitti, Acura division senior vice president and general manager. "While we expected the reduced supply of sedans to impact sales this summer, the upcoming launch of the all-new 2015 TLX lineup heralds a new era for the Acura brand."MDX June sales rose 27.7 percent on sales of 4,890 units
Posting its best-ever 6-month sales performance, the Acura MDX led the division with sales of 30,644 units, an increase 68.4 percent over last year
07-01-14, 10:40 AM
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07-01-14, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by MotorTrend
And he means it. De Nysschen insisted the proposed Q60 coupe be redesigned, even though it meant delaying the car's launch until 2016 (the 2013 Infiniti G37 IPL coupe is shown above in gray). "I really wanted to make sure we got this car right," he recalls. He won't be drawn on specifics, but the hiring of designers such as former Cadillac advanced studio chief Simon *** suggests Infiniti's current obsession with voluptuous curves is about to end. "The new Q60 is going to be a big pivot point for the brand," de Nysschen admits.
07-01-14, 10:45 AM
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this is purely just me. i know this is wrong. but this is how i view brands. and you can't change me.
tier 1 - MB
tier 2 - BMW, Audi
tier 3 - jaguar
--------don't get pissy at me lexus fans. i just prefer european over lexus. i could careless about reliability and etc. i'm just a euro snob.
tier 4 - Lexus, land rover
tier 5 - caddy
tier 6 - infiniti
tier 7 - lincoln, acura
tier 8 - buick, VW
tier 1 - MB
tier 2 - BMW, Audi
tier 3 - jaguar
--------don't get pissy at me lexus fans. i just prefer european over lexus. i could careless about reliability and etc. i'm just a euro snob.
tier 4 - Lexus, land rover
tier 5 - caddy
tier 6 - infiniti
tier 7 - lincoln, acura
tier 8 - buick, VW
07-01-14, 10:52 AM
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so i guess i can do it like this
1. mb, bmw, audi
2. jaguar, lexus, land rover
3. caddy, infiniti
4. lincoln, acura, buick, vw
07-01-14, 10:58 AM
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i don't know many who view Lexus as big 3's equal. there aren't many. without a doubt lexus is tier below to germans.
and I'm certain this is a majority view point. German > Japanese in automotive industry. as simple as that. it maybe wrong, but that's how things are globally. and here in the USA, there is no doubt lexus is clearly a tier below.
but i know many view lexus and jaguar equal. i don't.
and I'm certain this is a majority view point. German > Japanese in automotive industry. as simple as that. it maybe wrong, but that's how things are globally. and here in the USA, there is no doubt lexus is clearly a tier below.
but i know many view lexus and jaguar equal. i don't.
Last edited by bitkahuna; 07-01-14 at 09:09 PM.
07-01-14, 11:00 AM
#38
Certainly not betting hopes here, I'm saying that will give an indication of just how well Infiniti is poised for success in the future. It's the first car born out of the new management, so it'll be a certain sign of things to come. We all know the volume is going to come out of the next generation of SUV's and the Q70 replacement.
No idea. It's been reported in many articles but never explained. Here's an excerpt from MotorTrend's interview with Johan:
Read more: http://blogs.motortrend.com/1405_bey...#ixzz36EwPVROR
No idea. It's been reported in many articles but never explained. Here's an excerpt from MotorTrend's interview with Johan:
Read more: http://blogs.motortrend.com/1405_bey...#ixzz36EwPVROR
Sometimes, Motor Trend really makes me laugh though:
"Like Lexus and Acura, Infiniti was one of the Japanese auto industry's lost opportunities. Toyota, Honda, and Nissan blew their chance to be global heavyweights in the luxury auto business by keeping their premium brands U.S.-centric for too long, and overtly badge-engineering too many models off bread-and-butter sedans and SUVs. Overstating things? Not if you consider what Volkswagen has achieved with Audi over the past 25 years.
While Honda still has no obvious plan for Acura beyond the U.S. market, Toyota boss Akio Toyoda has made Lexus somewhat more independent of its parent company. But it's Nissan that has moved most aggressively toward making Infiniti a luxury automaker in its own right."
While Honda still has no obvious plan for Acura beyond the U.S. market, Toyota boss Akio Toyoda has made Lexus somewhat more independent of its parent company. But it's Nissan that has moved most aggressively toward making Infiniti a luxury automaker in its own right."
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07-01-14, 11:09 AM
#39
Hyundai
On the heels of its best month ever, Hyundai Motor America posted its best June ever and the best opening 6 month period in its 28-year history. Sales of 67,407 were up 4 percent versus the same period a year ago and up 1 percent over last year’s record performance for the 1st 6 months of the year.
“As we settle into the summer selling season, we are well-positioned with our full model line up, including the all-new 2015 Genesis sedan and Sonata, both of which experienced gains for the month, up 9 percent and 30 percent, respectively,” said Bob Pradzinski, vice president of national sales, Hyundai Motor America.
The sub-compact Accent, 1 of 3 Hyundais recently ranked highest in the 2014 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, saw sales gains of 9 percent for the month and 16 percent for the year. Other highlights include Equus, up 28 percent for the month and up 16 percent for the 1st 6 months of the year and Santa Fe, up 17 percent for the month and 26 percent for 1st the 6 months of 2014.
Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales were 7,324 a June record, up 8 percent over June 2013 and up 23 percent for the 1st 6 months.
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07-01-14, 11:27 AM
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Kia
On the heels of its highest-ever J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranking – 6th among all automakers – Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced June sales of 50,644 units, contributing to the company’s best-ever 1st-half performance with 297,413 vehicles sold thus far in 2014. With Kia’s year-to-date sales up 7.2 percent, the brand’s aggressive new product cadence continues in the 3rd quarter with the scheduled launches of the all-new Sedona midsize multi-purpose vehicle and Soul EV.
“Kia is celebrating its 20th anniversary in the U.S. this year, and our record-setting 1st half is a testament to how far the brand has come in an extremely short period of time,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of sales and marketing, KMA. “Over the last 2 decades, Kia has earned a reputation for delivering world-class design and cutting-edge technology as well as outstanding safety, quality and value across our entire range, from subcompact to luxury. With more exciting new products on the horizon, we are poised to continue our momentum into the 2nd half of the year and beyond.”
In addition to its climb in the IQS rankings – with Cadenza and Sportage topping their respective segments – Kia also moved up 2 positions on Interbrand’s annual list of the Top 50 Global Green Brands, which was published in June and highlights the brand’s commitment to providing clean mobility options for consumers.
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07-01-14, 11:31 AM
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i don't know many who view Lexus as big 3's equal. there aren't many. without a doubt lexus is tier below to germans.
and I'm certain this is a majority view point. German > Japanese in automotive industry. as simple as that. it maybe wrong, but that's how things are globally. and here in the USA, there is no doubt lexus is clearly a tier below.
but i know many view lexus and jaguar equal. i don't.
and I'm certain this is a majority view point. German > Japanese in automotive industry. as simple as that. it maybe wrong, but that's how things are globally. and here in the USA, there is no doubt lexus is clearly a tier below.
but i know many view lexus and jaguar equal. i don't.
There is no doubt that globally, Japanese Toyota is #1 brand. Sales, profits and brand recognition/value is all on the Japanese giant side.
07-01-14, 11:31 AM
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Toyota
Toyota, Scion and Lexus today reported total June 2014 sales results of 201,714 units, an increase of 11.9 percent from June 2013 on a daily selling rate (DSR). On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 24 selling days in June 2014 versus 26 selling days in June 2013, sales increased 3.3 percent from year-ago month.
For the 1st half of the year, Toyota, Scion and Lexus reported sales of 1,165,607 units. With 152 selling days in the 1st half of 2014 versus 153 selling days during the same period in 2013, sales are up 5.8 percent on a DSR basis. Unadjusted, sales were up 5.1 percent year-over-year.
Toyota division posted June 2014 sales of 178,196 units, up 11 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota division sales increased 2.5 percent over June 2013. Calendar-year-to-date, Toyota division posted sales of 1,026,918 units, up 4.4 percent on a DSR basis and 3.7 percent volume-wise over the same period in 2013.
“Sales in the 1st half of 2014 indicate a steadily recovering industry, and we expect this pace to increase as we move into the 2nd part of the year,” said Bill Fay, Toyota division group vice president and general manager. "In June, Camry and Corolla posted double-digit gains as passenger cars showed renewed strength industry-wide.”
Lexus reported June sales of 23,518 units, a 19.3 percent increase on a DSR basis and a 10.1 percent increase on a raw-volume basis, both year-over-year. Calendar-year-to-date, Lexus division posted sales of 138,689 units, up 17.9 percent on a DSR basis and 17.1 percent volume-wise over the same period in 2013.
“While the industry has been posting healthy gains, Lexus has been able to more than double the average growth rate with a combination of fresh new products, improving availability and industry-leading customer satisfaction practices,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “The new Lexus IS and GX models were 2 of the industry's strongest performing products during the 1st 6 months of 2014.”
Other Highlights:
Camry up over 13 percent in June; up over 7 percent in 1st half
All-new Corolla up 17 percent with sales of nearly 31,000 units in June
Toyota and Lexus hybrids post sales of almost 28,000 units in June
Prius posts sales of 18,649 units in June
Toyota division trucks flat in June; up 7.8 percent in 1st half
All-new RAV4 increased 5.1 percent in June; up almost 16 percent in1st half
All-new Highlander up 4.2 percent in June; up nearly 17 percent in 1st half
4Runner up 41.7 percent in June; up about 39 percent in1st half
All-new Tundra posts sales of almost 9,000 units in June; up 12.5 percent in 1st half
Tacoma posts sales of more than12,000 units in June
All-new Lexus IS increased 105 percent in June; up over 118 percent in 1st half
Lexus ES posts sales of more than 5,500 units in June
Lexus luxury utility vehicles up 6.5 percent in June; up 14 percent in 1st half
Lexus RX posts sales of 8,426 units in June; up over 3 percent in 1st half
Lexus GX posts triple-digit gains for the 8th month in a row; up over 130 percent in 1st half
All-new Corolla up 17 percent with sales of nearly 31,000 units in June
Toyota and Lexus hybrids post sales of almost 28,000 units in June
Prius posts sales of 18,649 units in June
Toyota division trucks flat in June; up 7.8 percent in 1st half
All-new RAV4 increased 5.1 percent in June; up almost 16 percent in1st half
All-new Highlander up 4.2 percent in June; up nearly 17 percent in 1st half
4Runner up 41.7 percent in June; up about 39 percent in1st half
All-new Tundra posts sales of almost 9,000 units in June; up 12.5 percent in 1st half
Tacoma posts sales of more than12,000 units in June
All-new Lexus IS increased 105 percent in June; up over 118 percent in 1st half
Lexus ES posts sales of more than 5,500 units in June
Lexus luxury utility vehicles up 6.5 percent in June; up 14 percent in 1st half
Lexus RX posts sales of 8,426 units in June; up over 3 percent in 1st half
Lexus GX posts triple-digit gains for the 8th month in a row; up over 130 percent in 1st half
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07-01-14, 11:48 AM
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FYI: This was pulled from another site, so please don't mind the groupings 
Midsize Cars
Toyota Camry 40,664!!!
H-K group 39,061
Honda Accord 32,329
Ford Fusion 27,604
Nissan Altima 26,111
Hyundai Sonata 25,195
Chevy Malibu 16,137
Kia Optima 13,866
Chrysler 200 7,345
VW Passat 7,222
Dodge Avenger 5,344 (plenty still left on lots)
Mazda6 4,793
Subaru 3,131 (Outback 11,525)
Buick Regal 1,743
Compact Cars
Honda Civic 32,301
Toyota Corolla 30,945
Ford Focus 26,266
Chevy Cruze 26,008
Toyota Prius 18,649 (B-segment Prius C Yaris hybrid is mixed into this too)
Hyundai Elantra 17,168
Nissan Sentra 17,097
VW Jetta 12,090
Mazda3 8,824
Subaru Impreza/WRX 7,342 (Not including XV Crosstrek 5,434)
Dodge Dart 7,225
Kia Forte 5,846
Buick Verano 3,984
Ford C-Max 2,940
VW Beetle 2,585
VW Golf 2,528
Audi A3 2,452
Nissan Leaf 2,347
Chevy Volt 1,777
Mercedes CLA 1,658
Lexus CT 1,521
Scion tC 1,389
Scion xB 1,218
Mitsubishi Lancer 1,152
Scion FR-S 1,128
Acura ILX 928
BMW 1/2 Series 680
Subaru BRZ 557
VW Eos 409
Honda Insight 333
Audi TT 124
Cadillac ELR 97
Midsize Cars
Toyota Camry 40,664!!!
H-K group 39,061
Honda Accord 32,329
Ford Fusion 27,604
Nissan Altima 26,111
Hyundai Sonata 25,195
Chevy Malibu 16,137
Kia Optima 13,866
Chrysler 200 7,345
VW Passat 7,222
Dodge Avenger 5,344 (plenty still left on lots)
Mazda6 4,793
Subaru 3,131 (Outback 11,525)
Buick Regal 1,743
Compact Cars
Honda Civic 32,301
Toyota Corolla 30,945
Ford Focus 26,266
Chevy Cruze 26,008
Toyota Prius 18,649 (B-segment Prius C Yaris hybrid is mixed into this too)
Hyundai Elantra 17,168
Nissan Sentra 17,097
VW Jetta 12,090
Mazda3 8,824
Subaru Impreza/WRX 7,342 (Not including XV Crosstrek 5,434)
Dodge Dart 7,225
Kia Forte 5,846
Buick Verano 3,984
Ford C-Max 2,940
VW Beetle 2,585
VW Golf 2,528
Audi A3 2,452
Nissan Leaf 2,347
Chevy Volt 1,777
Mercedes CLA 1,658
Lexus CT 1,521
Scion tC 1,389
Scion xB 1,218
Mitsubishi Lancer 1,152
Scion FR-S 1,128
Acura ILX 928
BMW 1/2 Series 680
Subaru BRZ 557
VW Eos 409
Honda Insight 333
Audi TT 124
Cadillac ELR 97
07-01-14, 11:51 AM
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Bmw
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported June sales of 35,577 vehicles, an increase of 5.7 percent from the 33,645 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 5.1 percent on sales of 181,534 in the 1st half of 2014 compared to 172,787 in the same period in 2013.
BMW Brand Sales - Best 1st Half Ever
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 11.5 percent in June for a total of 30,201 compared to 27,074 vehicles sold in June, 2013. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is up 12.1 percent on sales of 157,382 compared to 140,431 sold in the 1st half of 2013.
“The June and 1st-half results prove again that customer demand is solid and stronger than many have thought and we fully expect confidence and demand to stay strong through the end of the year,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “I am particularly pleased with the results for our 2 and 4 Series models; these are driving machines at the core of the BMW brand.”
BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles
In June, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) increased 10.0 percent to 15,241 vehicles compared to the 13,859 vehicles sold in June 2013. Year-to-date, BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned) are up 13.1 percent on sales of 97,939 compared to 86,559 sold in the 1st half of 2013.
MINI Brand Sales
For June, MINI USA reported 5,376 automobiles, a decrease of 18.2 percent from the 6,571 automobiles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI USA reported a sales total of 24,152 automobiles, a decrease of 25.4 percent from the 32,356 automobiles sold in the 1st half of 2013.
MINI Pre-Owned Vehicles
In June, MINI used automobiles (including MINI NEXT certified pre-owned and pre-owned) reported sales of 1,924 automobiles, an increase of 2.5 percent from the 1,877 automobiles sold in June, 2013. Year-to-date, MINI used automobiles (including MINI NEXT certified pre-owned) reported sales of 12,339 automobiles, an increase of 19.5 percent from the 10,324 automobiles sold in the 1st half of 2013.
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07-01-14, 11:51 AM
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Yeah, Lexus should sell a bunch of A series, 1 Series, A1, A2, A3, 4 cylinder cars etc to be considered Tier 1
Remember in Europe they are not that big of a deal compared to here.
Lexus is considered Tier 1 throughout the industry. Only people on the internet say otherwise. Today Audi has done a great job in America and Lexus has done a great job outside of America where both warrant Tier 1 status.
I think we all are well aware Lexus does not have a bunch of V-12, AMG, etc cars but the LS has cemented Lexus as a Tier 1 brand.
We have heard the same promises over and over again....betting hopes on two subcompacts doesn't really say much.
Remember in Europe they are not that big of a deal compared to here. Lexus is considered Tier 1 throughout the industry. Only people on the internet say otherwise. Today Audi has done a great job in America and Lexus has done a great job outside of America where both warrant Tier 1 status.
I think we all are well aware Lexus does not have a bunch of V-12, AMG, etc cars but the LS has cemented Lexus as a Tier 1 brand.
We have heard the same promises over and over again....betting hopes on two subcompacts doesn't really say much.
Lexus has a car in each segment and competes. Lexus also set trends... This makes it tier 1...