August 2014 Sales Thread
09-03-14, 08:54 AM
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August 2014 Sales Thread
Ford Fusion has best August ever; year-to-date sales best since its launch in 2005
Ford Escape posts record for August and for year-to-date sales
Ford Explorer achieves its best August sales results since 2004
Ford F-Series posts sixth consecutive month above 60,000
Ford Motor Company U.S. sales of 222,174 vehicles for August, up slightly – providing best August sales in eight years
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RELEASEFord Escape posts record for August and for year-to-date sales
Ford Explorer achieves its best August sales results since 2004
Ford F-Series posts sixth consecutive month above 60,000
Ford Motor Company U.S. sales of 222,174 vehicles for August, up slightly – providing best August sales in eight years
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 3, 2014 – Ford Motor Company U.S. sales totaled 222,174 vehicles in August, up 0.4 percent from a year ago and the best August sales in eight years. Retail sales of 178,800 vehicles increased 2 percent, while fleet sales of 43,374 vehicles declined 6 percent.
“Both Fusion and Escape set records in August, each continuing on a strong pace toward 2014 being a best-ever sales year,” said John Felice, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “It also was another solid month for F-Series, which again topped 60,000 sales and maintained its lead as the best-selling pickup in the U.S.”
Fusion’s best-ever August sales totaled 29,452 vehicles – an increase of 19 percent. Retail sales for the month were up 23 percent. Fusion posted retail sales gains in every region, with the car’s largest increase coming from the West – up 27 percent.
Escape sales of 28,996 vehicles were up 9 percent, while retail sales of Escape were up 23 percent. This provides Escape with record August sales for both total and retail sales.
Explorer sales surged 25 percent for the best August since 2004, with 17,748 vehicles sold. Explorer is on pace to be America’s best-selling midsize utility for a fourth straight year.
F-Series monthly sales totaled 68,109 vehicles. This marks the sixth consecutive month above the 60,000 vehicle threshold.
Inventory and sales continue to build steadily for Lincoln MKC, with 1,760 vehicles sold in August. Dealers are nearing full stock of the all-new small premium utility, which coincides with the kickoff of the luxury brand’s new national advertising campaign. Lincoln sales are up
13 percent year-to-date through August – a pace expected to increase the rest of the year.
09-03-14, 08:59 AM
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Gm
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers delivered 272,423 vehicles in the United States in August, led by an 18 percent increase in truck sales compared to a year ago, a 10 percent increase in GMC deliveries and a 30 percent increase in commercial sales.
Total deliveries were down 1 percent compared with last August, which was GM’s best sales month of 2013. Retail deliveries, which are sales to individual consumers, declined 4 percent. Fleet deliveries were up 9 percent compared with a year ago.
On a selling day adjusted basis, GM’s total sales were up 2 percent, with retail sales essentially equal to a year ago and fleet up 13 percent.
Incentive spending as a percentage of average transaction prices (ATPs) was 10.4 percent, the lowest of all domestic automakers by a significant margin, according to J.D. Power PIN estimates. GM spending was down a full percentage point compared with both August 2013 and July 2014.
“Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac had an outstanding month with trucks. Cars and crossovers like the Buick Encore and GMC Acadia, and the Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze and Traverse, were also strong,” said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president of Sales Operations. “We see a strong fall selling season ahead for GM and the industry, which sets the stage for the launches of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. Car-buying fundamentals like employment and energy prices are in good shape, consumer confidence has reached a post-recession high and business investment is increasing.”
Nearly 28,000 dealer orders have been placed for the Chevrolet Colorado, along with 14,000 orders for the GMC Canyon, which both began production this week and arrive in showrooms this fall. Chevrolet and GMC will soon be the only brands offering mid-size pickups, as well as light- and heavy-duty full-size pickups.
Light vehicle sales for the year are now expected to be near the high-end of GM’s full-year outlook set in January, which was for 16.0 million – 16.5 million units.
August Sales Highlights (vs. 2013 except as noted)
Sales of Chevrolet and GMC large SUVs were up 38 percent.
Cadillac Escalade deliveries increased 64 percent, for the vehicle line’s best August since 2007.
Chevrolet Silverado deliveries were up 13 percent and GMC Sierra sales were up 10 percent, and ATPs improved from July, according to PIN. This was the best August for GM pickups since 2008.
The Chevrolet Express van had its best August sales since 2007, with deliveries up 23 percent. The GMC Savana saw a 70 percent increase.
Chevrolet Sonic deliveries were up 13 percent for the vehicle’s best August ever.
Sales of the Buick Encore small crossover were up 13 percent and Regal deliveries were up 29 percent.
In the medium crossover segment, sales of the Chevrolet Traverse were up 11 percent and GMC Acadia deliveries were up 5 percent.
Retail deliveries of the Chevrolet Cruze increased 23 percent and Camaro retail deliveries were up 2 percent.
GM’s ATPs in August were the highest in company history at about $33,750, according to PIN. ATPs were up $500 per unit compared with July, and they were up about $2,900 from a year ago.
GM’s gains in the commercial segment were driven by pickup and van sales, which were up 23 percent and 19 percent, respectively. Sales to rental customers were up about 3 percent. Sales to government customers were up about 14 percent. GM’s fleet mix in August was 22 percent. Calendar year to date, GM’s fleet mix is 25 percent.Sales of Chevrolet and GMC large SUVs were up 38 percent.
Cadillac Escalade deliveries increased 64 percent, for the vehicle line’s best August since 2007.
Chevrolet Silverado deliveries were up 13 percent and GMC Sierra sales were up 10 percent, and ATPs improved from July, according to PIN. This was the best August for GM pickups since 2008.
The Chevrolet Express van had its best August sales since 2007, with deliveries up 23 percent. The GMC Savana saw a 70 percent increase.
Chevrolet Sonic deliveries were up 13 percent for the vehicle’s best August ever.
Sales of the Buick Encore small crossover were up 13 percent and Regal deliveries were up 29 percent.
In the medium crossover segment, sales of the Chevrolet Traverse were up 11 percent and GMC Acadia deliveries were up 5 percent.
Retail deliveries of the Chevrolet Cruze increased 23 percent and Camaro retail deliveries were up 2 percent.
GM’s ATPs in August were the highest in company history at about $33,750, according to PIN. ATPs were up $500 per unit compared with July, and they were up about $2,900 from a year ago.
09-03-14, 09:01 AM
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Chrysler
Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 198,379 units, a 20 percent increase compared with sales in August 2013 (165,552 units), and the group’s best August sales since 2002.
The Chrysler, Jeep®, and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in August compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 49 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand during August and its best ever sales in the month of August. Chrysler Group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 53-consecutive months.
“Chrysler Group sales soared 20 percent last month resulting in our strongest August sales in 12 years” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “Our Jeep brand continued its torrid sales pace recording its best August sales ever and our Ram Truck brand contributed with a massive 39 percent sales increase, both helping Chrysler Group achieve its 53rd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth”
7 Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in August, including best monthly sales ever by the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Patriot and Dodge Journey. This was the Journey’s seventh-consecutive sales record this year. The Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Dart, Chrysler Town & Country, and Ram Cargo Van each recorded their best ever sales in the month of August. The Jeep and Ram Truck brands logged the largest percentage sales gains of any Chrysler Group brands during the month. Sales of the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan were up 39 percent in August compared with the previous month of July.
Chrysler Group finished the month of August with a 64 days supply of inventory (471,930 units). U.S. industry sales figures for August are internally projected at an estimated 17.4 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).
Jeep® Brand
Jeep brand sales were up 49 percent, the brand’s best ever sales in the month of August and the second best sales month so far this year. The brand’s 49 percent increase was the largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand for the month. The Jeep brand has set a sales record in each month this year, including the all-time sales record in May. The all-new Jeep Cherokee and the Jeep Patriot each turned in their best monthly sales ever. The Patriot’s 27 percent sales gain was the largest percentage year-over-year sales increase of any Jeep brand model in August. The Jeep Wrangler logged its best ever sales for the month of August. Wrangler sales of 17,988 units were second only to the model’s all-time record set in May of this year. Grand Cherokee sales were up 4 percent for its best August sales since 2003.
Ram Truck Brand
The Ram pickup truck logged its best August sales since 2003. Sales of the Ram pickup were up 33 percent in August, its 52nd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Ram Light Duty sales increased 31 percent in August while Ram Heavy Duty pickups were up 39 percent. Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram ProMaster van and Ram Cargo Van, were up 39 percent in August, the brand’s best August sales since 2005. It also was the brand’s best sales month so far this year. Sales of the new ProMaster van were up 36 percent compared with the previous month of July. It was the ProMaster van’s second best sales month since it was launched in October last year.
Production of Ram Heavy Duty trucks began August. The 2015 Ram Heavy Duty trucks own all three relevant titles in the segment: best-in-class power, towing capacity, and payload capacity, while delivering an impressive level of comfort and features unavailable elsewhere in the market.
Chrysler Brand
Chrysler brand sales were up 4 percent, the brand’s best August sales since 2007, driven by Chrysler 200 and Chrysler Town & Country sales. Sales of the Chrysler 200 (including the 2014 and 2015 models) were up 7 percent compared with the same month a year ago.
Sales momentum of the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 continued to build in August. Sales of the new 200 were up 39 percent compared with the previous month of July. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) last month named the new 200 a Top Safety Pick +, its highest rating, when equipped with front crash prevention. The 200 is loaded with a comprehensive array of 60 active and passive safety and security features including driver-warning/assist systems and state-of-the-art occupant restraints. Sales of the Town & Country minivan were up 11 percent in August, the minivan’s best ever August sales.
Dodge Brand
Both the Dodge Journey and Dodge Dart set sales records last month. Journey sales were up 3 percent, the mid-size crossover’s best monthly sales ever. The Journey has been on a roll having set a sales record in each of the past seven months. Dodge Dart sales increased 22 percent, the compact car’s best ever sales in the month of August. The Dart’s increase was the largest percentage sales gain of any Dodge brand model in the month. The Dart has set a sales record in each of the past four months, including its best sales month ever in May. Sales of the Dodge Charger were up 10 percent, its best August sales in eight years. Dodge brand sales were down 6 percent in August compared with the same month a year ago.
Dodge is upping its high-performance game again with the unveiling of the new 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat in August. The new Charger SRT Hellcat will feature the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8 engine that produces 707 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque – making it the quickest, fastest, most powerful production sedan in the world, as well as the most capable and technologically advanced four-door muscle car in America.
FIAT Brand
Sales of the Fiat 500 were up 12 percent in August compared with the same month a year ago. It was the 500’s best August sales since 2012. FIAT brand sales were down 20 percent, due to a Fiat 500L recall affecting an estimated 29,500 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. The vehicles will have their knee air bags replaced. This work will begin imminently.
09-03-14, 09:03 AM
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for August 2014 of 134,388 units, an increase of 11.5 percent over the prior year and an August record.
Nissan highlights:
http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/u...2014-u-s-sales
Nissan highlights:
- Nissan Division set an August record with 125,224 sales in the month, an increase of 15.3 percent. Nissan has posted year-over-year increases in retail sales for 22 consecutive months.
- Rogue sales were the best of any month in the history of the nameplate at 21,419, an increase of 24 percent over the previous August.
- Nissan LEAF set an all-time monthly record with 3,186 sales, an increase of 31.7 percent.
- Altima sales set an August record with 32,153 in August, up 3.8 percent over the prior year.
- Versa subcompact sales were up 46.4 percent to 14,630.
- Sentra sales totaled 17,182 in August, up 36.3 percent.
http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/u...2014-u-s-sales
09-03-14, 09:08 AM
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Audi achieved the best month ever in AoA sales history in August 2014. This month’s record sales increased to 22.1% to 17,101 vehicles, a total that stands as the 44th consecutive month of record monthly U.S. sales for the brand. Audi U.S. sales year-to-date have increased 14.5% to 116,066 vehicles.
Audi has maintained steady momentum throughout 2014, with the best-ever August result. The previous August record was set in 2013 with sales of 14,005 vehicles.
“Audi dealers nationwide are selling new models as quickly as they are delivered to showrooms – resulting in the best month ever in AoA history,” said Mark Del Rosso, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America. “By accelerating 2015 model introductions we are able to keep pace with this momentum to carry it through the end of 2014 and beyond.”
Audi August sales also improved throughout the lineup when compared to year-earlier results. The A3, A4, allroad, A5, and Q7 all posted sales gains.
August results were bolstered by sales of Audi luxury SUVs, with the Audi Q7 crossover posting a 25.8% gain on 1,859 units sold for the month. Year-to-date sales for the Audi Q5 increased 6.1%, while YTD sales for the Audi Q7 increased 25.1%.
After its April U.S. sales debut, the 2015 Audi A3 models have maintained a strong and consistent sales pace. August 2014 brought 2,430 A3 sales to solidify the model’s standing among the top three of the brand’s best sellers.
August is the 13th consecutive month and all-time record sales for Audi Certified pre-owned. This month marked an increase of 29.6% and a total of 4,733 CPO vehicles sold; CPO sales year-to-date increased 17.6%.
Highlights:
- The all-new 2015 Audi A3 models officially went on sale this spring, with 12,329 cars sold since launch.
- Sales of Audi premium category vehicles (Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi A8, and Audi Q7) increased 11% year-to-date, representing 31.7% of total Audi sales year-to-date and 26% of the Audi year-to-date sales gain.
- Sales mix for Audi S performance variants finished the month at 13.9% for the S4 sedan; 27.6% for the S5/ RS 5; 5.3% for the S6; 22.9% for the S7 / RS 7; 15.8% for the S8; 45.3% for the TTS and TTS Roadster, and 6.5% for the SQ5 crossover.
- Sales of the Audi Q5 YTD sales grew 6.1% compared to previous period.
- Sales of the Audi Q7 increased 25.8% compared to August 2013; YTD sales grew 25.1% compared to previous period.
- August sales mix for Audi TDI models: Audi A3 TDI at 0.9%; Audi A6 TDI at 11.3%; Audi A7 TDI at 12%; A8 TDI at 11.5%; Audi Q5 TDI at 13.5%, Audi Q7 TDI at 18.6%, with an overall mix of 11.2% on 1,224 total TDI sales for August.
- Audi Certified pre-owned sales increased 29.6% to 4,733 vehicles in August; YTD CPO sales rose 17.6% to 30,676 vehicles sold.
- Audi holds the longest running monthly record sales streak in the premium car market according to a competitive sales report from MotorIntelligence.com.
- End –- The all-new 2015 Audi A3 models officially went on sale this spring, with 12,329 cars sold since launch.
- Sales of Audi premium category vehicles (Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi A8, and Audi Q7) increased 11% year-to-date, representing 31.7% of total Audi sales year-to-date and 26% of the Audi year-to-date sales gain.
- Sales mix for Audi S performance variants finished the month at 13.9% for the S4 sedan; 27.6% for the S5/ RS 5; 5.3% for the S6; 22.9% for the S7 / RS 7; 15.8% for the S8; 45.3% for the TTS and TTS Roadster, and 6.5% for the SQ5 crossover.
- Sales of the Audi Q5 YTD sales grew 6.1% compared to previous period.
- Sales of the Audi Q7 increased 25.8% compared to August 2013; YTD sales grew 25.1% compared to previous period.
- August sales mix for Audi TDI models: Audi A3 TDI at 0.9%; Audi A6 TDI at 11.3%; Audi A7 TDI at 12%; A8 TDI at 11.5%; Audi Q5 TDI at 13.5%, Audi Q7 TDI at 18.6%, with an overall mix of 11.2% on 1,224 total TDI sales for August.
- Audi Certified pre-owned sales increased 29.6% to 4,733 vehicles in August; YTD CPO sales rose 17.6% to 30,676 vehicles sold.
- Audi holds the longest running monthly record sales streak in the premium car market according to a competitive sales report from MotorIntelligence.com.
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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. The Audi Group delivered 1,575,500 vehicles to customers globally in 2013, and broke all-time company sales records for the 4th straight year in the U.S. Through 2018, AUDI AG will invest about $30 billion on new products, facilities and technologies. Visit www.audiusa.com or www.audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi vehicles and business topics.
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Model Line August '14 Actual August '13 Actual Yr/Yr % change August '14 YTD Actual August '13 YTD Actual Yr/Yr % Change
A3 2,430 23 10465.2% 12,329 849 1353.2%
A4 3,233 2,804 15.3% 23,349 23,635 -1.2%
A5 1,813 1,757 3.2% 11,961 12,977 -7.8%
A6 1,927 2,110 -8.7% 15,657 14,110 11.0%
A7 682 719 -5.1% 5,798 5,404 7.3%
A8 436 539 -19.1% 3,573 4,090 -12.6%
Allroad 585 456 28.3% 2,961 3,665 -19.2%
Audi Q5 3,757 3,845 -2.3% 26,874 25,331 6.1%
Audi Q7 1,859 1,478 25.8% 11,740 9,386 25.1%
Q3 243 0 0.0% 243 0 0.0%
R8 50 76 -34.2% 525 547 -4.0%
TT 86 198 -56.6% 1,056 1,352 -21.9%
Total Audi Sales 17,101 14,005 22.1% 116,066 101,346 14.5%
Total CPO Sales 4.733 3.651 29.6% 30.676 26.088 17.6
09-03-14, 09:11 AM
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Vw
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 35,181 units delivered in August.
The 2015 Jetta sedan has been refined with updates that include some important updates including a crisp new look designed with aerodynamics in mind, a new interior, new diesel engine offering and a host of newly available driver assistance systems. The vehicle has already earned the top five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Standard safety equipment on the Jetta includes six airbags, antilock brakes and electronic stability control. New optional safety features include a blind-spot monitor, plus rear traffic alert and forward collision warning. The 2015 Jetta will go on sale this fall. Total Jetta deliveries for August, including SportWagen, accounted for 15,361 units.
The all-new, seventh generation Golf is off to a strong start with the Golf TSI and TDI Clean Diesel models are now more readily available in dealer showrooms. The all-new Golf and the all-new GTI are continuing to earn high praise in the industry including a Top Safety Pick + rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and most recently an “A” rating in the Edmunds.com Top Rated Awards, the highest rating handed down by the editors and evaluators at Edmunds.com.
“This summer we made some significant product introductions with the rollout of the all-new Golf family featuring more fuel efficient engines, improved versatility and safety along with an array of new technologies," said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America. “With the updated 2015 Jetta hitting dealer showrooms this month, offering more driver assistance features and a NHTSA five-star rating, we are confident our refreshed lineup will spark more consumer demand for the brand."
The Chattanooga-built Passat totaled 9,190 units delivered for the month. In August the Passat TDI, the only clean diesel in the midsize sedan segment, delivered 2,767 clean diesels or 30.1percent of total Passat sales.
The Tiguan and Touareg delivered 2,151 and 686 units respectively.
Recent News Highlights:
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2015 Volkswagen E-Golf: Versatile, Fun-to-Drive, And With Zero Tailpipe Emissions (Aug. 27, 2014)
Volkswagen Announces Pricing of 2015 Jetta, Starting At $16,215 (Aug. 25, 2014)
Volkswagen Announces Pricing of 2015 E-Golf (Aug. 25, 2014)
Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross Team Aims For Podium Finishes At Daytona This Weekend (Aug. 20, 2014)
Volkswagen Chattanooga Celebrates Graduation; Announces New Engineering Specialist Training Program (Aug. 20, 2014)
Volkswagen Takes Holistic Approach To E-Mobility With Launch For Ultra Low Carbon Car (Aug. 5, 2014)
Volkswagen Teams Up With Discovery Channel for Third Year As Presenting Sponsor Of Shark Week (Aug. 5, 2014)
2015 Volkswagen Jetta: Volkswagen’s Best-selling Sedan, Refined (Aug. 27, 2014)
2015 Volkswagen E-Golf: Versatile, Fun-to-Drive, And With Zero Tailpipe Emissions (Aug. 27, 2014)
Volkswagen Announces Pricing of 2015 Jetta, Starting At $16,215 (Aug. 25, 2014)
Volkswagen Announces Pricing of 2015 E-Golf (Aug. 25, 2014)
Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross Team Aims For Podium Finishes At Daytona This Weekend (Aug. 20, 2014)
Volkswagen Chattanooga Celebrates Graduation; Announces New Engineering Specialist Training Program (Aug. 20, 2014)
Volkswagen Takes Holistic Approach To E-Mobility With Launch For Ultra Low Carbon Car (Aug. 5, 2014)
Volkswagen Teams Up With Discovery Channel for Third Year As Presenting Sponsor Of Shark Week (Aug. 5, 2014)
09-03-14, 09:49 AM
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Hyundai
Hyundai Motor America today announced an all-time August sales record of 70,003 units, up six percent versus the same record-setting period in 2013 and only the second time ever the company has topped the 70,000 mark.
“Sales continued to gain momentum as the month progressed and we finished the Labor Day holiday weekend strong,” said Bob Pradzinski, vice president of national sales, Hyundai Motor America. “The all-new Sonata, Genesis and our CUVs played a big role in helping us score a record August.”
Hyundai’s Santa Fe and Tucson CUVs recorded sales increases of 15 and 35 percent, respectively, while the Sonata (up 25 percent) and Genesis sedans (up 15 percent) continued their impressive roll-outs.
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09-03-14, 10:12 AM
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Kia
Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record August sales of 54,667 units, a 5.1-percent increase over the same period last year. Kia’s year-to-date sales are up 6.9 percent, and the brand’s aggressive new product cadence continues this quarter with the scheduled launches of the all-new Sedona and Soul EV. As part of the rollout of Kia’s 1st all-electric, 0-emissions vehicle in the U.S., the latest installment of the award-winning advertising campaign featuring the brand’s music-loving hamsters is now airing.
“With 1 of the freshest lineups in the industry, more and more customers are discovering the world-class quality, styling and technology Kia offers in every segment, from subcompact to luxury,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of sales and marketing, KMA. “The Kia brand continues to grow and mature, and the upcoming arrival of the Sedona will continue that trend while the Soul EV, which serves as the centerpiece of our Clean Mobility program, will strengthen our position as one of the 50 Best Global Green Brands1.”
09-03-14, 10:52 AM
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ToMoCo just had a standout month: http://www.pressroom.toyota.com/rele...2014+sales.htm
(rounded numbers)
33k Corolla
44k Camry
7k Avalon
35k Rav4 - now best selling compact CUV
11,500 Highlander
7,700 4Runner
12k Tundra
2,200 CT
5,300 IS
7,700 ES
2,500 GS
12k RX
2,200 GX
(rounded numbers)
33k Corolla
44k Camry
7k Avalon
35k Rav4 - now best selling compact CUV
11,500 Highlander
7,700 4Runner
12k Tundra
2,200 CT
5,300 IS
7,700 ES
2,500 GS
12k RX
2,200 GX
09-03-14, 02:14 PM
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ToMoCo just had a standout month: http://www.pressroom.toyota.com/rele...2014+sales.htm
2,200 CT
5,300 IS
7,700 ES
2,500 GS
12k RX
2,200 GX
2,200 CT
5,300 IS
7,700 ES
2,500 GS
12k RX
2,200 GX
GS selling better which is good to see and IS has been a pure winner for Lexus.
Lexus will have great momentum with RC and NX in the fall and then for 2016 a new LS hopefully and facelift for the GS.
09-03-14, 02:20 PM
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^I think the high numbers are part due to the Golden Opportunity Sales Event/2014MY clearance but they are still solid overall. Looking at ES, RX, GS, CT and GX... there is no "new" product there. Refreshed? Yes, but not new. Once the new NX and RC come online, redesigned RX debuts, refreshed GS bows and then ES is refreshed, Lexus is going to be doing very well 
09-03-14, 03:06 PM
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09/03/2014 - TORRANCE, Calif.
Honda Accord sets all-time monthly record with 51,075 units sold – up 32.5% in August
Honda Division sales reach 151,551, just 263 units shy of second-best month in history
New Acura TLX drives heavy dealer traffic in its first weeks on the market
Acura ILX has best-ever August sales, rising 5.7% for the month
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported August 2014 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 167,038 units, an increase of 0.4 percent versus August of last year. The Honda division posted the third highest monthly sales result its 44-year history, on sales of 151,551 vehicles in August while Acura posted sales of 15,487 units in the same period. Year-to-date American Honda sales reached 1,042,382 units.Honda Division sales reach 151,551, just 263 units shy of second-best month in history
New Acura TLX drives heavy dealer traffic in its first weeks on the market
Acura ILX has best-ever August sales, rising 5.7% for the month
Honda
Accelerating its strong summer sales performance, the Honda brand topped 150,000 units in a single month for only the third time in its history, as Accord led the way selling at an all-time record pace in August. [The all-time record of 153,104 units was set in the midst of a severe gas price hike in May 2008.]
51,075 Accords were sold in August, an all-time monthly record and an increase of 32.5 percent. It was the eighth-straight monthly gain for Accord.
Odyssey also showed strength in August, with 12,488 units sold for a gain of 12.9 percent.
"The fundamental strengths of the Honda brand are on full display as the Accord strengthened its position as the best-selling car uniquely driven by retail sales to individual buyers," said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and general manager. "Our other core models, Civic, CR-V and Odyssey are also performing well and continue to drive our retail sales leadership in 2014. And the early market response to the redesigned 2015 Fit is a strong indicator of great things to come as supplies improve," added Conrad.
Acura
With the new Acura TLX arriving at dealers across the country last month, enthusiastic customers gave Acura dealers much to cheer about in August, as the new luxury performance sedan sold nearly as fast as dealers could unload them from transport trucks. While TLX supplies continue to ramp up, the best-selling MDX continued to set a near-record pace, and ILX enjoyed its best August on record.
TLX went on-sale mid-August and is driving heavy dealer traffic to dealerships nationwide. The great majority of these early units were 3.5-liter V6 models as the 2.4-liter 4 cylinder began arriving later in the month and V6 SH-AWD models just starting to ship.
With supplies improving, the Acura ILX posted its best ever August result on sales of 1,798 units, an increase of 5.7 percent.
"With TLX less than a month on the market, our dealers are reporting incredible showroom traffic with customers trying to buy a TLX before we can get it on the dealer lot," said Mike Accavitti, Acura division senior vice president and general manager. "Customer interest is the strongest we’ve seen on a new model launch, and we’re just now starting to deliver the highly-rated TLX 4-cylinder and V6 SH-AWD models."
09-03-14, 03:09 PM
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^I think the high numbers are part due to the Golden Opportunity Sales Event/2014MY clearance but they are still solid overall. Looking at ES, RX, GS, CT and GX... there is no "new" product there. Refreshed? Yes, but not new. Once the new NX and RC come online, redesigned RX debuts, refreshed GS bows and then ES is refreshed, Lexus is going to be doing very well
Numbers are great... NX and RC cant come at better time... TX too.
09-03-14, 03:11 PM
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Toyota/Scion/Lexus
Toyota, Scion and Lexus today reported total August 2014 sales results of 246,100 units, an increase of 10.2 percent over August 2013 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 27 selling days in August 2014 versus 28 selling days in August 2013, sales increased 6.3 percent over year-ago month.
Toyota division posted August 2014 sales of 213,291 units, up 9.6 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota division sales increased 5.7 percent over August 2013.
“The industry had its best August in over a decade with sales topping 1.5 million vehicles," said Bill Fay, Toyota division group vice president and general manager. "Boosted by standout SUV sales and a record-shattering month for RAV4, Toyota was the number 1 retail manufacturer in August."
Lexus reported August sales of 32,809 units, a 14.2 percent increase on a DSR basis and a 10.1 percent increase on a raw-volume basis, both year-over-year.
“It was a great market from top to bottom in August,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “Lexus had its second straight record-setting month as both passenger cars and luxury utility vehicles posted solid gains.”
Other Highlights:
Camry posts sales of more than 44,000 units
All-new Corolla up over 23 percent
Avalon up nearly 13 percent
Prius posts sales of nearly 24,000 units
Toyota SUVs up about 28 percent, posts best month ever
All-new RAV4 up 51.5 percent, tops the previous best-ever record set just last month
4Runner up 67 percent
All-new Highlander posts sales of 11,489 units
All-new Tundra up 4 percent for the month
Tacoma posts sales of over 14,000 units
All-new Lexus IS increased 20 percent
Lexus ES posts sales of more than 7,600 units
Lexus GS up nearly 14 percent
Lexus luxury utility vehicles up almost 12 percent
Lexus GX posts triple-digit gains for the tenth month in a row
Lexus RX about 4 percent
Camry posts sales of more than 44,000 units
All-new Corolla up over 23 percent
Avalon up nearly 13 percent
Prius posts sales of nearly 24,000 units
Toyota SUVs up about 28 percent, posts best month ever
All-new RAV4 up 51.5 percent, tops the previous best-ever record set just last month
4Runner up 67 percent
All-new Highlander posts sales of 11,489 units
All-new Tundra up 4 percent for the month
Tacoma posts sales of over 14,000 units
All-new Lexus IS increased 20 percent
Lexus ES posts sales of more than 7,600 units
Lexus GS up nearly 14 percent
Lexus luxury utility vehicles up almost 12 percent
Lexus GX posts triple-digit gains for the tenth month in a row
Lexus RX about 4 percent
09-03-14, 03:13 PM
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^I think the high numbers are part due to the Golden Opportunity Sales Event/2014MY clearance but they are still solid overall. Looking at ES, RX, GS, CT and GX... there is no "new" product there. Refreshed? Yes, but not new. Once the new NX and RC come online, redesigned RX debuts, refreshed GS bows and then ES is refreshed, Lexus is going to be doing very well
