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Congrats to FCA- 5 full years of sales growth!

FCA US LLC Reports March 2015 U.S. Sales Increased 2 Percent; Best March Sales Since 2007

*60th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
*Jeep® brand records best sales month ever; Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Patriot record their best monthly sales ever
*Dodge Dart sales increase 56 percent; best monthly sales ever
*Chrysler 200 sales up 155 percent; best monthly sales ever
*Eight FCA US vehicles post sales records in March

April 1, 2015 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 197,261 units, a 2 percent increase compared with sales in March 2014 (193,915 units), and the group’s best March sales since 2007.

The Chrysler, Jeep® and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in March compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 23 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA US brand during the month and its best monthly sales ever. The group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 60-consecutive months.

“March was a tough month, yet we were able to extend our year-over-year sales streak to an even 60-consecutive months,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “Five years of consecutive monthly year-over-year sales increases is a great symbol of FCA’s commitment to continuous improvement and a tremendous source of pride for our entire organization.”

Eight FCA US vehicles set records in the month of March, including five vehicles that posted their best monthly sales ever. The Chrysler 200, Dodge Dart, Dodge Journey, Jeep Cherokee, and Jeep Patriot each logged an all-time sales record last month. The 200 mid-size sedan achieved its record with a 155 percent year-over-year increase, the largest percentage increase of any FCA US vehicle in March. In addition, the Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Compass, and Ram ProMaster van each recorded their best ever sales in the month of March.

FCA US finished the month of March with a 73-day supply of inventory (578,648 units). U.S. industry sales figures for March are internally projected at an estimated 17.1 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).

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Ford U.S. March Retail Sales Best in Nine Years, Driven by Strong F-Series, Van, Explorer, Mustang Performance

*F-Series, America’s best-selling truck, posts retail sales increase of 10 percent for March – propelled by all-new F-150; Transit, Transit Connect and E-Series drive a 42 percent increase in Ford van sales versus year-ago levels
*Explorer posts a 17 percent gain for March – best March sales performance in 10 years; Mustang sales increase 36 percent, for best performance in eight years
*Lincoln retail sales up 7 percent for March versus year ago
*Ford Motor Company U.S. sales of 235,929 total vehicles for March represent a 3 percent decline compared to a year ago; retail sales up 1 percent, marking best performance since 2006. Fleet sales were off 13 percent based on fleet order timing

DEARBORN, Mich., April 1, 2015 – Ford Motor Company posted its best U.S. retail sales in nine years, driven by strong demand for its new products, including F-Series, Mustang and Transit.

Ford continues prioritizing retail sales to meet strong consumer demand, resulting in lower fleet and overall sales for the month. Ford’s March retail sales were up 1 percent, fleet sales were down 13 percent, and overall sales were 235,929 vehicles, down 3 percent.

Retail demand for F-Series was strong, with March retail sales up 10 percent. Kansas City Assembly is back up and building all-new regular cab and extended-box F-150 trucks to fill our upcoming commercial orders and further build on F-150 momentum this year.

“Our retail performance was driven by gains across our utility van and truck lineups with strong consumer acceptance of the all-new F-150.” said Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “We are especially pleased to post our best retail March sales performance in nine years, despite tight supply across our F-Series lineup.”

Transit, along with Transit Connect and E-Series provided a 42 percent increase in total Ford van sales with 20,821 vehicles sold in March. This is Ford’s best March commercial van sales performance since 1994, and its best first-quarter sales performance since 1995.

Explorer sales were up 17 percent, with sales of 20,765 vehicles in March. This marks the best March sales results for America’s top-selling midsize SUV since 2005.

Mustang sales of 12,663 cars increased 36 percent – representing the pony car’s best March performance since 2007 and further solidifying it as America’s best-selling sports car since launch of the all-new model last fall.

Lincoln retail sales rose 7 percent versus a year ago, as Lincoln MKC continues to build momentum for the luxury brand with sales topping 2,000 vehicles in March. Navigator also contributed to the gains, posting a 47 percent increase compared to a year ago.

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Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac dealers in the United States delivered 249,875 vehicles in March 2015, down 2 percent year over year. Fleet deliveries were up 5 percent and retail deliveries declined 5 percent. Total sales of trucks, including pickups, vans and SUVs, were up 14 percent. Crossover deliveries were up 6 percent and passenger car deliveries were down 21 percent.

“As the economy gained steam throughout 2014, we knew 2015 would be a strong year for trucks,” said Kurt McNeil, General Motors’ U.S. vice president of Sales Operations. “Higher demand dovetailed perfectly with the launches of our new full-size pickups and large SUVs. Low fuel prices and the successful launches of the Chevrolet Colorado and Trax made us even more bullish.

“Our foresight and disciplined approach to incentives is being rewarded with very strong truck sales and record average transaction prices.”

Chevrolet reported its best-ever March for crossover sales and it was an exceptionally strong month for pickup trucks. Chevrolet had its best March pickup sales since 2007, with Silverado up 7 percent and the new Colorado repeating as the industry’s fastest-selling pickup for the second month in a row, taking only 17 “days to turn.”

GMC had its best first quarter sales since 2005 and its best March pickup sales since 2006, with Canyon deliveries reaching 2,434 units and Sierra up 3 percent. Approximately 40 percent of Sierra customers purchasing heavy-duty models are choosing the high-end Denali trim series. This has helped Sierra earn the highest average transaction prices for any full-size pickup line.

Strong pickup sales also helped drive robust gains with commercial customers. Through March, commercial deliveries have grown year over year for 17 consecutive months. Commercial deliveries were up 39 percent in March, and full-size pickups were up 41 percent.

To increase overall truck production and meet demand for the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, GM’s Wentzville (Mo.) Assembly plant added a third production shift in March.

“Dealers have customers lining up for the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, so the additional supply couldn’t come at a better time,” McNeil said.

Additional March Highlights (vs. 2014 except as noted)

Chevrolet:

The new Trax small crossover, which began arriving in U.S. showrooms in December 2014, saw deliveries of 4,026 units. Equinox sales were up 22 percent and Traverse was up 18 percent.

GMC:

The Sierra, combined with a 16 percent increase in Yukon XL deliveries, helped GMC increase its sales by 1 percent. GMC has now delivered 14 consecutive months of year-over-year retail sales increases.

Buick:

Buick deliveries increased year over year, driven by a 25 percent increase in LaCrosse deliveries and the best month ever for the Encore, the vehicle that ignited growth in the small crossover segment.

Cadillac:

Demand for the new Escalade continues to grow. Sales were up 119 percent for the vehicle’s best March since 2008.
Cadillac XTS deliveries increased 11 percent.
Cadillac continues to evolve its business with new products and brand positioning in the luxury market. Through the end of the first quarter, nearly 60 percent of customers were new to the brand.
In March, Cadillac’s average transaction prices (ATPs) approached $54,000, near the top of the brand’s competitive set, according to J.D. Power PIN estimates. ATPs are up more than $9,000 per unit from a year ago.

In the United States, Cadillac is pleased to announce an initiative to expand its service loaner/courtesy car program to support the customer experience at Cadillac stores across the country. Cadillac dealers have expanded their courtesy transportation fleets by approximately 1,000 additional units, which are reflected in March sales. The revised program further aligns Cadillac to meet customer expectations for courtesy transportation, providing newer, fresher vehicles to Cadillac owners while their vehicles are being serviced, and reducing utilization of daily rental cars for this purpose.

Incentives:

According to PIN estimates, GM’s incentive spending as a percentage of ATPs was 9.2 percent in March, down 1.6 percentage points month over month due in part to successful new product launches. Industry average spending was 10.0 percent of ATPs, up 0.4 percentage points.

Average Transaction Prices (ATPs):

ATPs were $35,200, according to PIN estimates through March 22, up more than $1,200 per unit compared to a year ago and up $725 compared to February 2015.

Retail Industry Segmentation:

Trucks, including pickups, SUVs and vans, accounted for about 17 percent of the industry, according to PIN estimates, up 2 percentage points. Large pickups alone represented more than 12 percent of the industry, up 1 percentage point.
Crossovers represented approximately 39 percent of the market, up 2 percentage points.
Cars represented about 44 percent of the industry, down 4 percentage points.

Fleet and Commercial:

Total fleet sales were up 5 percent during the month and they were up 15 percent in the first quarter.
Government sales were up 19 percent and rental deliveries were down 6 percent.

Industry Sales:

GM estimates that the seasonally adjusted annual selling rate (SAAR) for light vehicles in March was 16.9 million units.

General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) and its partners produce vehicles in 30 countries, and the company has leadership positions in the world's largest and fastest-growing automotive markets. GM, its subsidiaries and joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Cadillac, Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services, can be found at http://www.gm.com

Forward-Looking Statements

In this press release and in related comments by our management, our use of the words “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “possible,” “potential,” “target,” “believe,” “commit,” “intend,” “continue,” “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “project,” “projected,” “positioned” or similar expressions is intended to identify forward-looking statements that represent our current judgment about possible future events. We believe these judgments are reasonable, but these statements are not guarantees of any events or financial results, and our actual results may differ materially due to a variety of important factors. Among other items, such factors might include: our ability to realize production efficiencies and to achieve reductions in costs as a result of our restructuring initiatives and labor modifications; our ability to maintain quality control over our vehicles and avoid material vehicle recalls; our ability to maintain adequate liquidity and financing sources and an appropriate level of debt, including as required to fund our planned significant investment in new technology; the ability of our suppliers to timely deliver parts, components and systems; our ability to realize successful vehicle applications of new technology; and our ability to continue to attract new customers, particularly for our new products. GM's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q provides information about these and other factors, which we may revise or supplement in future reports to the SEC.

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Nissan today announced total U.S. sales for March 2015 of 145,085 units, marking the second-best U.S. sales month in company history. For the company's 2014 fiscal year, Nissan set an all-time record with 1,399,557 total U.S. sales, an increase of 8.9 percent over its 2013 fiscal year.

Nissan Division 2014 fiscal year highlights:

In fiscal year 2014, Nissan Division set an all-time record with 1,279,606 total sales.
Nissan also set fiscal year sales records for Altima, LEAF, Rogue, Versa and the NV full-size van lineup.

March highlights

Nissan Division sold 132,560 vehicles in March, the division's 2nd-best-ever U.S. sales month.
March 2015 was Nissan's best-ever month for truck sales, led by gains by the brand's crossovers including Rogue, Murano and Pathfinder.
Rogue crossover sales set an all-time record at 27,418, up 41.2 percent over the prior year.
Sentra sales were up 10.1 percent to 21,277.
Pathfinder sales grew 8.9 percent to 8,594.
Nissan will unveil the all-new Maxima, the brand's “4-Door Sports Car,” on Thursday, April 2, 2015, at the New York International Auto Show.

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American Honda Reports March 2015 Sales Results

Apr 1, 2015

Honda Fit continues to post major increases, gaining 58 percent in March on sales of 6,640 units while jumping 73.2 percent for the 1st quarter of 2015
Honda Pilot had another hot winter month, netting 11,937 sales for a 34.2 percent increase
Acura posts a month-over-month increase of 12.9 percent on sales of 14,670 vehicles in March

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported March 2015 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 126,293 units, with Honda trucks gaining 0.8 percent on sales of 51,516 units, while overall sales decreased 5.3 percent versus March 2014. The Honda Division sold 111,623 vehicles in March, a decrease of 5.2 percent for the month. The Acura brand posted sales of 14,670 units, down 5.8 percent over the same period last year.

Honda
With consumers showing a growing appetite for light trucks, the Honda CR-V and Pilot continue to set a blistering sales pace, soon to be joined this spring by the new gateway crossover, the 2016 Honda HR-V. The Fit is also maintaining tremendous momentum, gaining 58 percent over March of last year.

Honda Fit had another big month, rising 58 percent on sales of 6,640 units while jumping 73.2 percent for the 1st 3 months of 2015.
Sales of the best-selling CR-V crested 27,000 units in March.
The Pilot had another strong month posting sales of 11,937 vehicles, an increase of 34.2 percent, helping build momentum for the all-new 2016 Pilot coming this summer.
Total Honda truck sales were up 0.8 percent in March.

"With the best-selling CR-V continuing to set the industry pace for SUVs and a brand-new HR-V and Pilot on the way, we're in a great position to take advantage of the market shift toward trucks," said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and general manager. "We're also pleased with the stellar growth of Fit sales and the continued strength of our entire passenger car lineup."

Acura
Acura posted a month over month sales gain as trucks continue to set the pace for the luxury SUV segment. Acura sedans continue to build momentum, led by the TLX and the redesigned, repowered ILX, which is just arriving at dealerships nationwide.

Total Acura sales are up 4.5 percent through the 1st quarter of 2015.
TLX notched its 3rd straight month-over-month increase with sales of 3,430 in March.
MDX and RDX maintained a solid pace as total sales surpassed 9,400 units, even as significantly enhanced versions of each come to market.

"The continued leadership of the MDX and RDX in the luxury SUV segment demonstrates the positive direction we are taking with our Acura product lineup," said Mike Accavitti, Acura Division senior vice president and general manager. "As we turn our attention to strengthening our lineup of Acura sedans, we are buoyed by the 1st Pirelli World Challenge series victory of the Acura TLX GT race car as a sign of good things to come."

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http://www.audiusa.com/newsroom/news...-in-march-2015

April 01, 2015 | Herndon, Virginia

Sales for the most recent month rose 20% to 17,102 vehicles
March 2015 represents the 51st consecutive monthly sales record in Audi U.S. history
A3 sedan, A3 Cabriolet and Q3 SUV attained all-time record sales

Audi reported that its March 2015 sales increased 20% to 17,102 vehicles, a total that stands as the 2nd-best month in U.S. sales for the premium brand.

March 2015 stands as the 51st straight monthly sales record in Audi U.S. history, as well as the best-ever March results. The previous March record was set in 2014 with sales of 14,246 vehicles. Through the 1st quarter of 2015, Audi U.S. sales rose 13.8% from last year to 40,098 vehicles.

“The dedication of our dealers, coupled with the timely launch of the Spring of Audi Sales Event, resulted in many happy Audi customers during the month of March,” said Mark Del Rosso, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America. “With this momentum carrying into the critical spring selling season, we are confidently on our strategic plan for 2015.”

Consumer demand for the A3 sedan, the A3 Cabriolet and the Q3 SUV reached unprecedented levels in March, with each of these models posting record sales for the month.

The Q5 SUV and A6 models continued to sustain high demand as well, with the Q5 posting a 17.2% increase in sales from last year, and the A6 posting a 5.2% increase from last year.

Audi Certified pre-owned vehicle sales also remained strong. This month yielded a total of 3,881 CPO vehicles sold, which is just 5 units shy of the current March record; CPO sales year-to-date increased 9.6%.

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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http://media.vw.com/release/954/

Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 30,025 units delivered in March 2015.

The all-new Golf continued to find success in the market as the family increased in size with the addition of the Golf-R and the beginning of sales for the SportWagen. In March, Golf family sales totaled 4,643 units. This marks the best March for the Golf family in 15 years.

“We are pleased to see the continued positive customer and media acceptance of the Golf family as evidenced by the number of prestigious awards the cars have won, including the most recent 2015 Edmunds Top Rated and Autobytel Car of the Year. We look forward to keeping this momentum going with the Golf-R and the introduction of the all-new Golf SportWagen,” 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, with11,005 units delivered.

The Touareg, refreshed for 2015, delivered 535 units: 273 of these were TDI® Clean Diesel models, amounting to 51 percent of sales.

The Chattanooga-built Passat totaled 7,794 units delivered for the month. In March, Volkswagen introduced a new 2015 Limited Edition model with a starting MSRP of $23,995. The Tiguan delivered 2,300 units.

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http://media.subaru.com/pressrelease...rd-march-sales

Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record sales for March 2015 totaling 49,111 vehicles, a 10.4 percent gain over March 2014. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 131,281, a 16.8 percent gain over the same period in 2014.

March marked the 13th 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 March ever. Legacy sales for March 2015 increased 90 percent over the same month in 2014. The Forester, WRX/STI, Outback and XV Crosstrek also enjoyed gains over March 2014.

Subaru of America, Inc., distributors and retailers were today celebrating the best first quarter in the company’s 47 year history. “We are very pleased to be able to continue our sales momentum into 2015,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “We are well on our way to making 2015 our seventh consecutive record year thanks to the tireless efforts of our retailers in satisfying the many needs of our customers.”

“We have hardworking retailers who have made these record results possible; and we have the right products for consumers,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. “The Subaru line-up of vehicles delivers safety, durability and all-wheel drive confidence. It is a winning combination that will continue to drive sales.”

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Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported record March sales of 58,771 vehicles, up 7.3 percent over the same period last year. Kia’s best-ever 1st quarter performance was led by the U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan, iconic Soul, and the all-new 2016 Sorento with 15,485, 12,731 and 10,842 units sold, respectively, while the all-new Sedona continued its sales momentum.

“Our record-setting performance in March contributed to the company’s best-ever first quarter and despite difficult weather in some parts of the country, significant consumer traffic and the popularity of key vehicles like the Optima, Soul and all-new Sorento propelled Kia sales,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president, sales & marketing, KMA. “Today at the New York International Auto Show, the company will continue to enhance its product lineup with the global debut of the all-new, passionately designed and obsessively crafted 2016 Optima, which is scheduled to arrive in showrooms later this year.”

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http://www.hyundainews.com/us/en/med...rd-march-sales

HyundaiMotor America today reported its best month ever, selling 75,019 units, up 12 percent versus the same period last year.

“Our momentum continued into March and helped contribute to our year-to-date sales gain of 7.5 percent, our strongest 1st quarter ever,” said Dave Zuchowski, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. “Today at the NYIAS we will debut our all-new 2016 Tucson that will help us sustain these strong sales and attract new customers to our showroom floors, allowing us to continue to grow the brand.”

Genesis sedan once again led the charge with a 141 percent increase over last year, followed by the Elantra family that was up 34 percent and the sub-compact Accent, up 28 percent.

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Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported March 2015 sales of 225,959, an increase of 4.9 percent from March 2014 on a volume basis. With 1 less selling day in March 2015 compared to March 2014, sales were up 9.1 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.

Toyota division posted March 2015 sales of 194,905, up 4.4 percent on a volume basis and 8.5 percent on a DSR basis.

"Strong March sales capped the auto industry’s best first quarter in 13 years,” said Bill Fay, Toyota division group vice president and general manager. "Our pickups, SUVS and Sienna minivan all posted good gains in March and contributed to a record light truck 1st quarter. March was more than a truck story, however, as Camry and Corolla combined for sales of over 75,000.”

Lexus set a new March sales record of 31,054, up 8.6 percent from March 2014 on a volume basis and 13 percent on a DSR basis. The previous March record was set in 2007.

"We’re having a hard time keeping up with the demand for luxury utility vehicles,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "Whether it’s the new NX or the segment leading RX, consumers are looking for utility to go with their luxury experience."

March 2015 Highlights:

Total light truck sales of 105,997 were up 11.5 percent and a new March record
Camry sales topped 40,000
Record Corolla March sales of 35,532 were up 19.7 percent
RAV4 sales rose 27.9 percent to 25,243
4Runner up 22.5 percent
Combined Tacoma and Tundra pickup sales exceeded 27,000, up 5.2 percent
Sienna up 16.6 percent
Lexus luxury utility vehicles set a new March record, up 23.9 percent.
New Lexus NX and RC models post their best sales since launch
Lexus sets new 1st quarter record of 77,180 vehicles (previous best 2007)

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Mercedes-Benz today reported best-ever March sales of 29,921, increasing 9.2% from the same month last year. Retail volumes for Sprinter Vans climbed 24.2% to 2,379, combining with 583 units at smart for a March total of 32,883 for Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA). Year-to-date, Mercedes-Benz delivered 78,156 vehicles, up 7.6%. Adding 5,559 units for Sprinter and 1,533 units for smart, MBUSA achieved a record 1st-quarter close of 85,248 units.

As a whole, Mercedes-Benz passenger cars posted a 2% quarterly gain with sales of 49,166 through March. On the light trucks side, volumes increased 18.6% to 28,990.

March volume leaders for Mercedes-Benz included the C-, E- and M-Class model lines. The C-Class held the lead with 7,635 units, increasing 34.9% from the 5,660 units sold in March 2014. The E-Class followed with sales of 4,489, while the M-Class, to be succeeded by the GLE this summer, rounded out the top 3 at 4,023. At the high end, G-Class sales increased 13.7%.

Mercedes-Benz AMG high performance models delivered 1,159 units in March, up 14.9%, with year-to-date volumes totaling 2,707. Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC diesel models sold 1,540 vehicles in March and 3,240 units in the first quarter.

Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded March sales of 9,163, with year-to-date volumes reaching 28,439.

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Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported March U.S. sales of 32,123 vehicles, representing a decrease of 8.0 percent versus last year. Through March, Mazda has sold 78,044 vehicles year-to-date.

"On the heels of arrivals of the refreshed CX-5 and Mazda6 to dealerships, sales performance accurately reflects the positive changes to both carlines," said Ron Stettner, vice president of sales, MNAO.

Key March sales notes:

Combined March sales of Mazda's sixth-generation vehicles (Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-5) are up 3.0 percent year-over-year and nearly 8.0 percent year-to-date.
The refreshed 2016 Mazda6 recorded its best month of sales since March of 2012 with 7,570 vehicles sold, an increase of 32.1 percent over March of 2014.
March 2015 was the second-best month of sales ever for CX-5 with 10,899 vehicles sold.
SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY proves to be the key between performance and fuel efficiency as customers demand a no-compromise solution. In March 2015, 90.3 percent of Mazdas sold were equipped with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY.
Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) March sales of 3,630 vehicles, down 16.3 percent YOY.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported March sales of 4,379 vehicles, up 57.0 percent versus last year, making it the best March in MMdM history and the 26th consecutive month of YOY growth. Year-to-date sales for MMdM are up 54.0 percent with 12,515 vehicles sold.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through more than 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.

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http://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=2304&mid=

Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 6.9 percent in March for a total of 34,310 compared to 32,107 vehicles sold in March, 2014.

“We are seeing a growing confidence and optimism among consumers across the country and for BMW the result is record sales in the first quarter of this year,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “The record 1st quarter is especially satisfying as BMW of North America is celebrating its 40th Anniversary at the New York Auto Show this week and we are looking forward to the months ahead.”

To see and hear more of Ludwig Willisch's perspective on the March sales, click here.

In March, notable vehicles sales included the BMW 3 / 4 series which increased sales 46.6 percent to 14,835 vehicles and the BMW 2 series increased 124.2 percent to 1,249 vehicles.

BMW Group Sales
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported March sales of 40,139 vehicles, an increase of 12.2 percent from the 35,762 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago.

BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles
In March, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned) decreased by 22.5 percent, to 14,956 vehicles compared to the 19,301 vehicles sold in March, 2014.

MINI Brand Sales
For March, MINI USA reports 5,829 automobiles sold, an increase of 59.5 percent from the 3,655 sold in the same month a year ago.

MINI Pre-Owned Vehicles
In March, MINI used automobiles (including MINI NEXT certified pre-owned) reported sales of 2,104 automobiles, a decrease of 5.2 percent from the 2,220 sold in March, 2014.

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Either Honda isn't selling enough Accord/Civic, or the Camry/Corolla is absolutely killing it. The difference is staggering.