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FCA US LLC Reports February 2015 U.S. Sales Increased 6 Percent; Best February Sales Since 2007

*59th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
*Jeep brand records best February sales ever; Jeep Patriot records best sales month ever
*Dodge Challenger sales up 42 percent; best February sales ever
*Chrysler 200 sales up 31 percent; best February sales ever
*Nine FCA US vehicles achieve their best February sales ever

March 3, 2015 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 163,586 units, a 6 percent increase compared with sales in February 2014 (154,866 units), and the group’s best February sales since 2007.

The Chrysler, Jeep®, and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in February compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 21 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA US brand during the month and its best February sales ever. The group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 59-consecutive months.

“In spite of snow and bitter cold that slowed auto sales in many regions of the country, FCA US still turned in a 6 percent sales increase and extended our year-over-year sales streak to 59-consecutive months,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “Even with tougher year-over-year sales comparisons in 2015, our vehicle lineup continues to produce record sales results.”

Nine FCA US vehicles set records in the month of February, including four of the five Jeep brand vehicles. The Jeep Patriot turned in its best sales month ever, while the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Compass each recorded their best ever sales in the month of February. The Dodge Challenger, Fiat 500L, Chrysler 200, Ram ProMaster, and Ram Cargo Van each recorded their best ever sales in the month of February.

FCA US finished the month of February with an 85-day supply of inventory (577,277 units). U.S. industry sales figures for February are internally projected at an estimated 16.5 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).

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*Dodge Challenger sales up 42 percent; best February sales ever
What's interesting with the Challenger and Charger is that, according to Consumer Reports, customer satisfaction is extremely high with both cars, despite spotty reliability. I suspect we're also seeing repeat buyers.
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General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers in the United States delivered 231,378 vehicles last month. Total sales were up 4 percent compared to a year ago. Retail sales were up 1 percent. Commercial and fleet deliveries were up 12 percent. Sales of trucks, including SUVs, vans and pickups, were up 36 percent year over year.

“Our new SUVs and crossovers, combined with the 3-pickup strategy we outlined more than a year ago, are dovetailing perfectly with the growing U.S. economy and a stronger job market,” said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president of Sales Operations.

“6 months into its launch, the Chevrolet Colorado is the industry’s fastest-selling pickup, regardless of brand or model year,” he added. “The Silverado had another great month, with sales, market share and average transaction prices up sharply. And when you add the GMC Sierra and Canyon to the mix, GM’s year-over-year pickup deliveries increased 37 percent. That follows January’s 42 percent increase and December’s 43 percent increase.”

According to J.D. Power PIN data, the average Chevrolet Colorado – Motor Trend magazine’s unanimous choice for 2015 Truck of the Year – spends just 15 days in dealer stock from the day it arrives on the showroom floor.

PIN also estimates that the Chevrolet Silverado’s retail market share in the full-size pickup segment was 27.2 percent in February, up 1.5 percentage points from a year ago, at the expense of Ford’s F-Series and FCA’s Ram. Average transaction prices rose by almost $1,700 per unit from a year ago. In addition, strong truck and crossover sales drove the GMC brand to its best February since 2002.

Highlights (vs. 2014 except as noted)

Chevrolet:

Chevrolet had its best February since 2008.
The new Trax small crossover, which began arriving in showrooms in December 2014, saw deliveries of 3,821 units.
The Camaro, Corvette and Spark were up 3 percent, 7 percent and 4 percent, respectively.
Tahoe sales were up 49 percent, Suburban sales more than doubled and the Traverse was up 28 percent for its best-ever February. The Equinox also had its best-ever February sales, with deliveries up 1 percent.
The Silverado was up 24 percent for its best February since 2007.

GMC:

The Yukon and Yukon XL were up 43 percent and 85 percent, respectively.
The Sierra, which has the highest average transaction prices of any pickup line in the industry, was up 6 percent.
GMC dealers delivered more than 2,500 Canyons, AutoWeek magazine’s “Best of the Best/Truck” for 2015. It was the vehicle’s best-ever February sales.
The Acadia was up 4 percent and Terrain was up 17 percent for its best-ever February.
The Denali series vehicles are now 21 percent of all GMC vehicles, up from 18 percent.

Buick:

Encore deliveries rose 60 percent for its best February ever. It remains the best-selling vehicle in the small crossover segment.

Cadillac:

Demand for the new Escalade continues to grow. Sales were up 86 percent for the vehicle’s best February since 2008.

Average Transaction Prices (ATPs):

ATPs were $34,700, according to PIN estimates through Feb. 22, up $2,700 per unit compared to a year ago.

Incentives:

Incentive spending as a percentage of ATPs was 9.7 percent in February, down 0.9 percentage points month over month, according to PIN estimates, while industry average spending was 9.9 percent of ATPs, up 0.1 points.

Fleet and Commercial:

Strong pickup, large SUV and crossover sales drove a 35-percent increase in Commercial deliveries, the 16th consecutive monthly year-over-year increase.
Strong pickup and SUV sales drove a 25-percent increase in government deliveries.

Industry Sales:

GM estimates that the seasonally adjusted annual selling rate (SAAR) for light vehicles in February was 16.5 million units.
Trucks, including pickups, SUVs and vans, accounted for 17.3 percent of the retail industry, according to PIN estimates, up 1.6 percentage points. Crossovers represented 39.2 percent of the market, up 1.2 percentage points, and cars represented 43.5 percent, down 2.8 percentage points.
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Ford Motor Company U.S. sales totaled 180,383 vehicles in February, down 2 percent from a year ago.

F-Series retail sales increased 7 percent, as the all-new F-150 remains one of Ford’s fastest-turning vehicles on dealer lots. The training of employees in the new manufacturing process at Kansas City Assembly Plant – the second plant building the new F-150 – is now under way, with production scheduled to begin this month, as planned.

“Strong customer demand for the all-new F-150 drove strong February F-Series retail sales results in February,” said Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “The all-new F-150 continues to be the hottest vehicles on dealer lots, turning more than four times faster than the industry’s overall full-size pickup segment.”

Transit drove a 30 percent increase in total Ford van sales of 13,936 vehicles for the month, including E-Series and Transit Connect. This marks Ford’s best February van sales performance since 2007.

Explorer sales of 17,027 vehicles were up 32 percent, marking the SUV’s best February sales results since 2006.

Mustang sales increased 32 percent with 8,454 vehicles sold – representing its best February sales since 2007 and making it the best-selling sports car in America since the launch of the all-new model last fall.

Lincoln retail sales increased 3 percent versus last year. Lincoln MKC continues to build momentum for the luxury brand, along with Navigator, which posted a 96 percent sales increase.
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FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 163,586 units, a 6 percent increase compared with sales in February 2014 (154,866 units), and the group’s best February sales since 2007.

The Chrysler, Jeep®, and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in February compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 21 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA US brand during the month and its best February sales ever. The group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 59-consecutive months.

“In spite of snow and bitter cold that slowed auto sales in many regions of the country, FCA US still turned in a 6 percent sales increase and extended our year-over-year sales streak to 59-consecutive months,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “Even with tougher year-over-year sales comparisons in 2015, our vehicle lineup continues to produce record sales results.”

9 FCA US vehicles set records in the month of February, including four of the 5 Jeep brand vehicles. The Jeep Patriot turned in its best sales month ever, while the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Compass each recorded their best ever sales in the month of February. The Dodge Challenger, Fiat 500L, Chrysler 200, Ram ProMaster, and Ram Cargo Van each recorded their best ever sales in the month of February.

FCA US finished the month of February with an 85-day supply of inventory (577,277 units). U.S. industry sales figures for February are internally projected at an estimated 16.5 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).

Jeep® Brand
Jeep brand sales were up 21 percent, the brand’s best sales performance ever in the month of February and its 17th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Jeep brand has set a sales record in each month dating back to November 2013. Four of the five Jeep brand vehicles turned in sales records during the month. Sales of the Jeep Patriot were up 59 percent in February, the compact SUV’s best sales month ever and largest percentage increase of any Jeep brand model. The Jeep Cherokee, Wrangler, and Compass each recorded their best ever sales in the month of February. Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee were up 8 percent for its best February sales in nine years.

For a 3rd-consecutive year, the Patriot was named the winner of Kelley Blue Book’s lowest 5-Year Cost to Own award in the Compact SUV/Crossover category, while the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited earned the same award in the Mid-size SUV/Crossover segment.

Chrysler Brand
Chrysler brand sales increased 13 percent, the brand’s best February sales since 2008 and its eighth-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Sales of the Chrysler 200 were up 31 percent, the mid-size sedan’s best ever sales in the month of February. The 200 was recognized as the Best Family Vehicle by the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) during last month’s Chicago Auto Show. MAMA is a nonprofit group of more than 200 automotive journalists and industry professionals who developed the award to help consumers make a wise purchase decision when it is time to shop for a family vehicle.

Ram Truck Brand
Sales of the Ram pickup truck were up 7 percent in February; its 58th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. It was the pickup truck’s best February sales since 2004. Ram Light Duty pickup sales increased 7 percent in February while Ram Heavy Duty pickups were up 3 percent. The Ram 1500 was named by U.S. News & World Report last month as its Best Full-size Truck for the Money. In the site’s ranking of vehicle choices, Ram 1500 scored the highest among full-size pickups available to U.S. buyers. Within its class, the Ram 1500 took top honors for its outstanding value and critical acclaim. This is the second year in a row Ram’s half-ton entry has won the award.

Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram ProMaster, Ram ProMaster City, and Ram Cargo Van, were up 12 percent, the brand’s best February sales since 2007. The ProMaster Van and Ram Cargo Van each recorded their best ever sales in the month of February. The ProMaster City, which went on sale in January, is beginning to arrive in Ram Truck dealerships in greater numbers.

FIAT Brand
Sales of the Fiat 500L were up 19 percent last month, its best sales ever in the month of February. Sales of the 500L have been up year-over-year for four-consecutive months. FIAT brand sales, which include the Fiat 500 and 500L, were down slightly in February compared with the same month a year ago.

The 2016 Fiat 500X crossover, the latest addition to the FIAT lineup, will arrive in FIAT studios in the second quarter of 2015. On the heels of the FIAT brand’s return to Super Bowl advertising, FIAT fans can now configure the all-new crossover at www.fiatusa.com. The FIAT brand is coming off of a record year in 2014. The FIAT brand’s full-year sales were up 7 percent in 2014, compared with sales in 2013. It was the FIAT brand’s best annual sales since the brand was re-introduced in the U.S. in 2011.

Dodge Brand
Sales of the Dart were up 52 percent, the largest percentage sales gain of any Dodge brand vehicle during the month. The Challenger turned in its best ever February sales with a 42 percent year-over-year sales gain. Dodge brand sales were down 15 percent in February, compared with the same month a year ago, due in part to model changeover at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario, where the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country are built. The new 2015 Dodge Charger last month picked up a Driver’s Choice award for “Best Sports Sedan” from MotorWeek, the automotive television magazine program. Charger sales were up 16 percent in February, its best February sales since 2007.

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Mar 3, 2015 - TORRANCE, Calif.
Acura trucks set new February benchmark, with a 12.5 percent gain on sales of 8,415
Honda Fit sets new February record, rising 81 percent on sales of 5,652 units
Honda Pilot has February to remember, with sales up 82.7 percent
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported February Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 105,466 units, an increase of 5.0 percent versus February 2014. Sales of Acura light trucks set a new February record, rising 12.5 percent on sales of 8,415 vehicles. The Honda Division sold 92,474 vehicles in February—an increase of 4.1 percent for the month. The Acura brand posted sales of 12,992 units in February, rising 12.5 percent over the same period last year.

Honda
Honda's remarkable Fit subcompact set another monthly record in February, posting an 81 percent increase over year ago totals. The Pilot again showed considerable sales strength, creating strong momentum as the company prepares for the arrival of the all-new 2016 Pilot this summer. Sales of the best-selling CR-V also rose in February, gaining 7.4 percent vs. the same period last year. Pilot and CR-V pushed Honda light trucks to a total increase of 12.6 percent for the month.
Honda Fit easily smashed its previous February record, rising 81 percent on sales of 5,652.
Sales of the best-selling Honda CR-V totaled 22,298 units, up 7.4 percent for the month.
The Honda Pilot posted one of its best months in the last year with sales up 82.7 percent on sales of 12,629 vehicles.
Overall Honda truck sales totaled 43,782 for a gain of 12.6 percent in February.
"Strong February sales of both the sub-compact Fit and our 8-passenger Pilot SUV demonstrate the power of the Honda brand with individual buyers," said Jeff Conrad, Honda division senior vice president and general manager. "Honda is delivering incredible value throughout our product lineup that is resonating with our customers."

Acura
Acura trucks continue to light up the sales charts with RDX setting a new February best just ahead of the launch of the refreshed 2016 model. MDX also sold at near record levels during a transition month as the 2016 model became available at Acura dealers in early February. Combined, the RDX and MDX gave Acura trucks a new February sales record.

TLX sales remain strong, taking important share in the super-competitive mid-luxury sedan segment and spurring overall Acura car sales to 4,577 in February, an increase of 12.7 percent. And the significantly revised 2016 ILX went on sale mid-month, adding new power to a strengthening Acura sedan lineup.
RDX captured yet another monthly sales record with 3,862 units sold in February, up 32.7 percent for the month.
MDX maintained a strong pace as America's 3-row luxury SUV sales leader easily surpassed 4,500 units again.
RDX and MDX combined for a February record of 8,415 Acura trucks sold in February, an increase of 12.5 percent for the month.
"While bone-chilling winter weather takes its toll on much of the country, Acura sales continue to reflect a strong warming trend," said Mike Accavitti, Acura division senior vice president and general manager. "Our MDX and RDX luxury SUVs remain red hot—with refreshed 2016 models only adding fuel to the fire. And the substantially upgraded 2016 ILX sport sedan now in showrooms nationwide will burn brighter than ever."
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Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for February 2015 of 118,436 units, up 2.7 percent year-over-year and a February record.

Nissan highlights:
Nissan Division also set a February record with 106,777 sales, an increase of 1.1 percent.
Rogue sales tied a record for any month in its history at 21,419, an increase of 24.6 percent.
Pathfinder SUV also set a February record with 7,066 units sold, up 11 percent.
Sales of the Versa subcompact in February were 11,909, up 15.8 percent.
February Sentra sales increased 24.4 percent to 15,354.
Sales of Nissan's commercial van lineup, including the full-size NV Lineup and NV200, were up 38.4 percent for the month.
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ford sales down overall with retail up must meet fleet was way down?

more insight into this and other misses:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...6-sales-growth

... (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co.’s light-vehicle sales slipped 2 percent while General Motors Co., Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. rose less than analysts had estimated as cold weather slowed showroom traffic. Ford, which was projected to report a 5.8 percent increase in sales, said deliveries of F-Series pickups, Escape sport-utility vehicles and Fusion family cars all declined last month. GM’s sales rose 4.2 percent, as sales of light trucks rose and sedans fells, missing estimates for a 5.9 percent increase. Toyota Motor Corp. sales rose 13 percent, less than the 15 percent increase analysts had estimated.

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“In spite of snow and bitter cold that slowed auto sales in many regions of the country, FCA US still turned in a 6 percent sales increase,” said Reid Bigland, head of U.S. sales for the Auburn Hills, Michigan-based unit, which has now reported rising sales for 59 consecutive months


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Originally Posted by mmarshall
What's interesting with the Challenger and Charger is that, according to Consumer Reports, customer satisfaction is extremely high with both cars, despite spotty reliability. I suspect we're also seeing repeat buyers.
I think you're right on the money.
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Volkswagen posting up a 2.75% decrease from last month...

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS FEBRUARY 2015 SALES
Mar 3, 2015

*February sales total 25,710 units
*The all-new Golf delivered 3,921 units for the month, marking a 141.6 percent increase in sales for the model over the previous February
*The Golf GTI delivered 1,779 units, a 113% percent increase
*Golf R hits showrooms with 362 delivered
*Jetta sedan delivered 8,320 units for the month

Herndon, VA (March 3, 2015) — Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 25,710 units delivered in February 2015.

The all-new Golf continued to find success in the market as the family increased in size. In February, Golf family sales totaled 3,921 units. This marks the best February for the Golf family in 15 years. The much anticipated Golf R hit showrooms mid-month. The Golf Sportwagen will go on sale later this spring.

“We are pleased to see the positive customer and media acceptance of the Golf family as evidenced by the number of prestigious awards the cars have won, such as the Motor Trend Car of the Year and the North American Car of the Year. We look forward to keeping this momentum going with the introduction of the all-new Golf SportWagen later this spring,” said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America.

The Jetta, which was refreshed for the 2015 model year and now has a suite of available driver assistance features, continued to show its strength as a core model, with 10,219 units delivered.

The Touareg, refreshed for 2015, delivered 413 units: 232 of these were TDI® Clean Diesel models, amounting to 56.2 percent of sales.

The Chattanooga-built Passat totaled 6,309 units delivered for the month. The Tiguan delivered 1,819 units.

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Originally Posted by mmarshall
What's interesting with the Challenger and Charger is that, according to Consumer Reports, customer satisfaction is extremely high with both cars, despite spotty reliability. I suspect we're also seeing repeat buyers.
of course CR 'spotty reliability' relies on unknown but probably tiny sample sets and also from years past.

quality can (with commitment) improve QUICKLY and FCA seems to be on a roll.

also, the refresh of the '15 charger is AWESOME (particularly the front). seeing lots on the road and always do a double take.

i never in a million years thought i'd own a jeep either.
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Audi reported that its February 2015 sales increased 5.3% to 11,455 vehicles, a total that stands as the 50th consecutive month of record U.S. sales for the premium brand.

The previous February record of 10,881 vehicle sales came in 2014. Through the 1st 2 months of 2015, Audi U.S. sales rose 9.6% from a year earlier to 22,996 vehicles.

Audi Certified pre-owned vehicle sales also reached record levels during the most recent month. February 2015 marks the 19th consecutive month of record Audi CPO sales through a 13.2% gain for the month on 3,698 CPO vehicles sold.

“Severe winter storms were disruptive for the entire industry in February, but the Audi dealer network overcame the elements to deliver a record number of Audi vehicles to new Audi customers in February,” said Mark Del Rosso, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America.

Demand for the new Audi A3 family of premium cars and the new Q3 SUV remained strong for Audi in February. These 2 all-new Audi products, launched in 2014, continue to bring new customers into the Audi family across the country.

Highlights:
Sales mix for Audi S performance variants finished the month at 15.7% for the S3 sedan; 14.8% for the S4 sedan; 35.5% for the S5/RS 5; 1.2% for the S6; 36.7% for the S7/RS 7; 12.0% for the S8, and 6.1% for the SQ5 crossover.
TT model sales figures reflected plant changeover for the next-generation version of the Audi sports car.
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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Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported February 2015 sales of 180,467, an increase of 13.3 percent from February 2014 on a volume basis. With the same amount of selling days in February 2015 and 2014, sales were up 13.3 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.

Toyota division posted February 2015 sales of 157,472 units, up 12.1 percent.

"The auto industry is off to its best start since 2002 as truck demand continues to rise," said Bill Fay, Toyota division group vice president and general manager. "Toyota light trucks and SUVs, led by RAV4, set a new February record."

Lexus reported February 2015 sales of 22,995 units, a 22 percent increase.

"February marked the fourth straight month of record new vehicle sales and the seventh straight month of best-ever record pre-owned sales for Lexus dealers," said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "Just as importantly, Lexus was recognized during the month as the industry's top-ranked brand by both Consumer Reports and J. D. Power and Associates."

February 2015 Highlights:
RAV4 up over 33 percent; set February record
4Runner up 37.7 percent
Tacoma up 13 percent; posts sales of 12,372 units
Corolla posts sales of 27,839 units; up 10 percent
Camry sales of 32,942 units, up more than 13 percent
Sienna up 48.5 percent
Lexus RX up more than 14 percent
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Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record sales for February 2015 totaling 41,358 vehicles, an 18.5 percent gain over February 2014. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 82,170, a 21 percent gain over the same period in 2014.

February marked the 12th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Forester, WRX/STI, Legacy, Outback and XV Crosstrek sales were notably strong as each model line achieved its best February ever. Legacy sales for February 2015 increased 69 percent over the same month in 2014. The WRX/STI, Outback and XV Crosstrek also enjoyed double-digit gains over February 2014.

In February, Subaru earned a number of awards including the 2015 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award for the Brand category, Motorweek awarded the all-new 2015 Legacy its Drivers' Choice Award for Best Family Sedan, U.S. News and World Report gave Subaru its 2015 Best Wagon for the Money award for the Outback, and Consumer Guide® Automotive awarded the Subaru BRZ with a “Best Buy Award” in the Sporty/Performance Car category for the 2nd consecutive year.

“Subaru of America is particularly proud of the number of awards and accolades our vehicles have received recently,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “The strength of our products and increased brand awareness are driving the demand for our vehicles to record levels.”

“We’re proud that our retailers overcame challenging weather conditions in February and delivered our 39th consecutive month of year over year growth,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. “With this start to 2015, we are confident Subaru will have another record year in the U.S.”

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