October 2014 Sales
11-04-14, 07:26 AM
#31
Ford
Ford Motor Company U.S. sales totaled 188,654 vehicles in October, down 2 percent from a year ago. Daily rental business declined 13 percent, while government and commercial sales were up 4 and 18 percent, respectively.
Overall sales declines were expected and tied to the plant changeover for the introduction of the all-new 2015 F-150. Declines in daily rental volumes also are part of a planned reduction for 2014. Through October, Ford sales via daily rental channels have declined 18 percent.
“Fusion is an outstanding success story with October marking six straight months of record sales,” said John Felice, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Fusion is on pace to break the 300,000-vehicle mark this year for the 1st time ever. Plus, based on the strong sales of the all-new MKC, Lincoln produced its best sales results in October since 2007.”
Fusion October sales totaled 22,846 vehicles – an increase of 5 percent – representing the car’s best-ever October sales performance.
Escape reported sales of 24,919 vehicles last month – a 12 percent increase and the vehicle’s best-ever October performance. Explorer sales increased 6 percent, with 14,455 vehicles sold, making it Explorer’s best October performance since 2004. Transit Connect sales gained 28 percent, providing a record October with 4,068 vehicles sold.
Lincoln sales of 8,883 vehicles posted a 25 percent gain and the brand’s best October results since 2007. MKC continues to lift Lincoln, with sales of 2,197 vehicles. MKC continues to lift Lincoln, with its best sales yet last month.
11-04-14, 07:28 AM
#32
Mazda
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported October U.S. sales of 18,798 vehicles, representing a decrease of 4.8 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through October are up 8.1 percent versus last year, with 240,228 vehicles sold.
"We are encouraged by our year-to-date sales growth, and expect to see this trend continue through the end of the year," said Ron Stettner, vice president of sales, MNAO. "Mazda6 and CX-5 have both shown year-over-year gains in hotly competitive segments. Looking forward, we will be debuting the all-new CX-3 crossover compact SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and we feel that will give us another solid foothold in an all-new segment for Mazda."
Key October sales notes:
Mazda CX-5 saw its best October ever with 5,991 vehicles sold and an increase of 2.7 percent year-over-year (YOY).
Mazda6 recorded its best October in three years (2011) with 3,149 vehicles sold, an increase of 1.6 percent YOY.
SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY proves to be the key between performance and fuel efficiency as customers demand a no compromise solution. More than 87.0 percent of Mazdas sold in October were equipped with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY.
Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) October sales of 3,497 vehicles, up 5.0 percent YOY. Year-to-date CPO sales are up 15 percent versus last year, with 35,768 vehicles sold.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported its best October sales ever with 3,764 vehicles, up 45.0 percent versus October of last year and the 21st consecutive month of YOY growth.Mazda6 recorded its best October in three years (2011) with 3,149 vehicles sold, an increase of 1.6 percent YOY.
SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY proves to be the key between performance and fuel efficiency as customers demand a no compromise solution. More than 87.0 percent of Mazdas sold in October were equipped with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY.
Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) October sales of 3,497 vehicles, up 5.0 percent YOY. Year-to-date CPO sales are up 15 percent versus last year, with 35,768 vehicles sold.
11-04-14, 07:37 AM
#33
there's always tons of room to grow. 
a 'better' prius for example, could really increase sales.
as spwolf said, a more competitive tundra could really increase sales too, but the new f-150 is a giant leap forward with the big aluminum push.
a new venza, the 4runner desperately needs a new model, and of course scion could use some new blood too.
a 'better' prius for example, could really increase sales.
as spwolf said, a more competitive tundra could really increase sales too, but the new f-150 is a giant leap forward with the big aluminum push.
a new venza, the 4runner desperately needs a new model, and of course scion could use some new blood too.
Venza does need an update but that has been a niche product and I'm not sure that Toyota has committed to a second generation. Toyota just moved 6,311 4Runners and the 'ute is only 4 years into it's product cycle. It's really not that old, and still selling very well. Scion's volume is nominal anyway...
11-04-14, 07:39 AM
#34
Ford Motor Company U.S. sales totaled 188,654 vehicles in October, down 2 percent from a year ago. Daily rental business declined 13 percent, while government and commercial sales were up 4 and 18 percent, respectively.
11-04-14, 08:40 AM
#35
11-04-14, 11:15 AM
#36
Lexus Fanatic
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11-04-14, 11:54 AM
#38
Lead Lap
The 4 Runner is one of the last reliable, back to basics SUV's left. I expect it to sell well because it's essentially a niche vehicle with a very loyal market. Jeep Wrangler enjoys the same situation.
Top 10
11-04-14, 07:05 PM
#40
Lexus Test Driver
BMW
- i3 sales not bad at over 1k - I thought nobody would buy it.
- 3/4 series doing better than ever at over 13k
- 7 series had a really good month
- X5 doing really good
MB
- Sclass sales are unreal and showing no slowdown - these cars base price is $100k
Lexus
- GS/IS had slow months??? #s look really low esp for LS
- ES/RX there for the rescue
- i3 sales not bad at over 1k - I thought nobody would buy it.
- 3/4 series doing better than ever at over 13k
- 7 series had a really good month
- X5 doing really good
MB
- Sclass sales are unreal and showing no slowdown - these cars base price is $100k
Lexus
- GS/IS had slow months??? #s look really low esp for LS
- ES/RX there for the rescue
11-05-14, 09:32 AM
#42
Luxury
Of October 2014's 15 best-selling vehicles in America with base prices above $45,000, 5 were GM products, 4 were Mercedes-Benzes, and 3 were BMWs.
BMW led the list with the 5-Series, though 5er sales decreased in October. Indeed, sales of the 3 leading $45K+ vehicles all declined year-over-year, while 4 other members of the top 15 posted decreased volume compared with October 2013, as well.
Among all premium brand vehicles, regardless of price, BMW was again in front, although the 5-Series fell to 6th place when less costly vehicles are taken into account. The Acura TLX surged forward once again with continually rising sales: 4890 TLX sedans were sold in October, nearly double the total achieved by the TL and TSX a year ago.
America's leading premium brand car line, BMW's 3-Series and 4-Series, finished the month 49,224-unit year-to-date lead over the next-best-selling premium brand car, Lexus's ES, and a 23,793-unit year-to-date lead over the next-best-selling premium brand vehicle, Lexus's RX. The RX leads the Acura MDX in the luxury SUV standings by 30,641 units. The Cadillac SRX is 8284 units back of the Acura heading into November.
Historical monthly and yearly sales figures for any of these top-selling luxury vehicles can always be accessed through the dropdown menu at GCBC's Sales Stats page, and for those not viewing the mobile version of this site, near the top right of this page, as well.
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Rank
Premium Brand Vehicle
October 2014
October
2013
% Change
2014
YTD 2013
YTD % Change
#1
BMW 3-Series & 4-Series *
13,621 11,715 16.3% 108,066 89,636 20.6%
#2
Lexus RX
8057 7979 1.0% 84,273 81,258 3.7%
#3
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
7412 6548 13.2% 57,582 73,144 -21.3%
#4
Lexus ES
5932 5997 -1.1% 58,842 58,073 1.3%
#5
Acura MDX
5324 5608 -5.1% 53,632 40,411 32.7%
#6
BMW 5-Series
4914 5020 -2.1% 44,082 43,701 0.9%
#7
Acura TLX
4890 --- --- 11,060 --- ---
#8
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
3936 6456 -39.0% 56,544 52,462 7.8%
#9
Mercedes-Benz M-Class
3797 3113 22.0% 35,911 32,513 10.5%
#10
Lexus IS
3771 3570 5.6% 40,809 25,630 59.2%
#11
Cadillac SRX
3640 5373 -32.3% 45,348 45,879 -1.2%
#12
Audi Q5
3571 3380 5.7% 33,685 31,979 5.3%
#13
BMW X5
3355 2140 56.7% 36,376 33,420 8.8%
#14
Acura RDX
3178 3333 -4.7% 36,273 36,872 -1.6%
#15
Cadillac CTS
3096 2073 49.3% 26,017 26,483 -1.8%
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Rank
Vehicles With
Base Prices
Above $45K
October 2014
October
2013
% Change
2014
YTD 2013
YTD % Change
#1
BMW 5-Series
4914 5020 -2.1% 44,082 43,701 0.9%
#2
Chevrolet Suburban
4615 5648 -18.3% 43,203 40,228 7.4%
#3
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
3936 6456 -39.0% 56,544 52,462 7.8%
#4
Mercedes-Benz M-Class
3797 3113 22.0% 35,911 32,513 10.5%
#5
BMW X5
3355 2140 56.8% 36,376 33,420 8.8%
#6
GMC Yukon
2977 3021 -1.5% 33,661 21,928 53.5%
#7
Chevrolet Corvette
2959 3929 -24.7% 28,909 11,759 146%
#8
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2666 1914 39.3% 19,581 9539 105%
#9
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
2410 2565 -6.0% 20,138 24,747 -18.6%
#10
GMC Yukon XL
2148 3489 -38.4% 24,076 25,435 -5.3%
#11
Cadillac Escalade
2143 1814 18.1% 23,545 18,357 28.3%
Cadillac Escalade ^
1390 1069 30.0% 15,095 10,022 50.6%
Cadillac Escalade ESV ^
753 608 23.8% 8400 6524 28.8
Cadillac Escalade EXT ^
--- 137 -100% 50 1811 -97.2%
#12
Lexus GX460
1936 1498 29.2% 17,935 8603 109%
#13
Audi Q7
1738 1403 23.9% 14,843 12,175 21.9%
#14
BMW 7-Series
1680 623 170% 7944 9196 -13.6%
#15
Lexus GS
1365 1293 5.6% 17,617 15,548 13.3%
11-15-14, 11:48 AM
#45
Moderator
Can't wait to see November sales now that the RC is selling and should sell well...