February 2016 Sales Thread
03-01-16, 11:28 AM
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Updated Toyota Results
http://corporatenews.pressroom.toyot...es-release.htm
TORRANCE, Calif. (March 1, 2016) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today reported February 2016 sales of 187,954 vehicles, an increase of 4.1 percent from February 2015 on a volume basis. With the same number of selling days in February 2016 and 2015, sales were also up 4.1 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.
Toyota division February 2016 sales were up 4.7 percent on both a DSR and volume basis with sales of 164.864 units.
“Light trucks continue to drive strong demand in 2016,” said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager for the Toyota division. “The Toyota division had back-to-back, best-ever light truck monthly records, supported by another best-ever month in February for RAV4.”
Lexus reported February 2016 sales of 23,090 units.
“As leaders in luxury crossover vehicles, it’s no surprise to us that our SUV lineup continues to propel our sales performance,” said Jeff Bracken, group vice president and general manager for the Lexus division. “It wasn’t just a good month for SUVs, however—IS, CT and RC have exceeded our sales expectations for the month of February, validating the appeal of these models to the next generation of luxury consumer.”
February 2016 Highlights:
Combined TMS light truck sales of 94,864 units, up 9.7 percent
RAV4 posts best-ever February with sales of 25,523 units; up more than 16 percent
Highlander reports best-ever February sales with sales of 12,466 units
4Runner and Sienna up 32 and 5.5 percent respectively
Tacoma up 14.5 percent with sales of 14,172 units
NX up 39.1 percent
RX up 10.8 percent with sales of 7,192 units
LX up more than 81 percent
*Note: Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted sales volume
Toyota division February 2016 sales were up 4.7 percent on both a DSR and volume basis with sales of 164.864 units.
“Light trucks continue to drive strong demand in 2016,” said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager for the Toyota division. “The Toyota division had back-to-back, best-ever light truck monthly records, supported by another best-ever month in February for RAV4.”
Lexus reported February 2016 sales of 23,090 units.
“As leaders in luxury crossover vehicles, it’s no surprise to us that our SUV lineup continues to propel our sales performance,” said Jeff Bracken, group vice president and general manager for the Lexus division. “It wasn’t just a good month for SUVs, however—IS, CT and RC have exceeded our sales expectations for the month of February, validating the appeal of these models to the next generation of luxury consumer.”
February 2016 Highlights:
Combined TMS light truck sales of 94,864 units, up 9.7 percent
RAV4 posts best-ever February with sales of 25,523 units; up more than 16 percent
Highlander reports best-ever February sales with sales of 12,466 units
4Runner and Sienna up 32 and 5.5 percent respectively
Tacoma up 14.5 percent with sales of 14,172 units
NX up 39.1 percent
RX up 10.8 percent with sales of 7,192 units
LX up more than 81 percent
*Note: Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted sales volume
03-01-16, 12:32 PM
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Overall good month for Toyota and Lexus. The GS, however, experienced an abnormally huge drop of 37% even when considering the SUV-crazed buying pattern these days, especially since it just received a mid-cycle refresh. This is simply not healthy for a luxury brand. A car as well engineered as the GS does not deserve to sell in such small numbers.
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03-01-16, 12:46 PM
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Mercedes-Benz U.S.Auto Sales February 2016 - Sales Of 25,632 Units
The GLC is quite a success for MB, though they're down a bit for the month.
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...632-units.html
Mercedes-Benz U.S.Auto Sales February 2016 - Sales Of 25,632 Units
ATLANTA, March 1, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported February sales of 22,941, with 2,269 units for Daimler Vans and 422 units for smart. Vans marked a best-ever February with an increase of 35.5% from the previous year. MBUSA reported a grand total of 25,632 vehicles.
"Despite runout of two high-volume models, we are experiencing a strong first quarter," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "As new core model lines like E-Class and GLS are introduced, we expect to set new records throughout the year."
Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in February included the C-Class, GLE, and GLC model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 6,102, followed by the new GLE sales of 3,948. The new GLC rounded out the top three with an increase of 84.1% to 3,278 units sold.
Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 2,004 units in February, up 164.4% from last year (758), while the brand's BlueTEC diesel lineup finished the month at 295.
Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models sold 9,989 vehicles in February, an increase of 1.7% from the 9,820 units sold the same month last year. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO has sold 19,923 vehicles, an increase of 3.4% over the same time last year (with sales of 19,276 vehicles).
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...632-units.html
Mercedes-Benz U.S.Auto Sales February 2016 - Sales Of 25,632 Units
ATLANTA, March 1, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported February sales of 22,941, with 2,269 units for Daimler Vans and 422 units for smart. Vans marked a best-ever February with an increase of 35.5% from the previous year. MBUSA reported a grand total of 25,632 vehicles.
"Despite runout of two high-volume models, we are experiencing a strong first quarter," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "As new core model lines like E-Class and GLS are introduced, we expect to set new records throughout the year."
Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in February included the C-Class, GLE, and GLC model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 6,102, followed by the new GLE sales of 3,948. The new GLC rounded out the top three with an increase of 84.1% to 3,278 units sold.
Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 2,004 units in February, up 164.4% from last year (758), while the brand's BlueTEC diesel lineup finished the month at 295.
Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models sold 9,989 vehicles in February, an increase of 1.7% from the 9,820 units sold the same month last year. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO has sold 19,923 vehicles, an increase of 3.4% over the same time last year (with sales of 19,276 vehicles).
03-01-16, 12:53 PM
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BMW Group U.S. Reports February 2016 Sales
The questionable year-end push is certainly coming back to bite them hard lol.
http://news.sys-con.com/node/3703627
BMW Group U.S. Reports February 2016 Sales
- BMW brand sales decrease 10.7 percent
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 10.7 percent in February for a total of 22,498 compared to 25,201 vehicles sold in February, 2015. Year-to-date, BMW brand is down 8.2 percent from the same period last year with sales of 40,580 vehicles.
Notable vehicle sales include the BMW X1 which increased 60.2 percent, the BMW X3 which increased by 19.5 percent, and the BMW 2 Series which increased by 107.5 percent.
"February showed again the accelerating pace of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles is clearly more than a trend with our X models accounting for 45% of sales this past month," said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. "With Spring only three weeks away and the travel season on the horizon, the growing success of the 7 Series and the 2 Series also makes us confident there's more to come."
BMW Group Sales
In total, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported February sales of 25,337 vehicles, a decrease of 12.4 percent from the 28,921 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales are down 8.7 percent from the same period last year with 46,657 vehicles sold.
MINI Brand Sales
For February, MINI USA reports 2,839 automobiles sold, a decrease of 23.7 percent from the 3,720 sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI USA sales are 6,077 vehicles, a 12.5 percent decrease from the same period last year.
http://news.sys-con.com/node/3703627
BMW Group U.S. Reports February 2016 Sales
- BMW brand sales decrease 10.7 percent
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 10.7 percent in February for a total of 22,498 compared to 25,201 vehicles sold in February, 2015. Year-to-date, BMW brand is down 8.2 percent from the same period last year with sales of 40,580 vehicles.
Notable vehicle sales include the BMW X1 which increased 60.2 percent, the BMW X3 which increased by 19.5 percent, and the BMW 2 Series which increased by 107.5 percent.
"February showed again the accelerating pace of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles is clearly more than a trend with our X models accounting for 45% of sales this past month," said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. "With Spring only three weeks away and the travel season on the horizon, the growing success of the 7 Series and the 2 Series also makes us confident there's more to come."
BMW Group Sales
In total, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported February sales of 25,337 vehicles, a decrease of 12.4 percent from the 28,921 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales are down 8.7 percent from the same period last year with 46,657 vehicles sold.
MINI Brand Sales
For February, MINI USA reports 2,839 automobiles sold, a decrease of 23.7 percent from the 3,720 sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI USA sales are 6,077 vehicles, a 12.5 percent decrease from the same period last year.
03-01-16, 01:02 PM
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03-01-16, 06:04 PM
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Kia
Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced best-ever February sales of 49,737 vehicles, a 13 percent increase over the same period last year. The brand’s 10th consecutive monthly sales record was led by the Soul and Optima, with 11,842 and 9,630 units sold, respectively.
“With our Super Bowl ad, Presidents’ Day Sales Event and prominent role in the NBA All-Star Game, February was a huge month for Kia as we extended our monthly record streak to double digits,” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. “Positive economic indicators, low gas prices and mild weather nationwide also drove consumers into Kia showrooms at a record pace, where they discovered the ‘New Kia’s’ line-up of world-class products.”
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03-01-16, 06:06 PM
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Mazda
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported February U.S. sales of 21,544 vehicles, representing a decrease of 16.0 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through February are down 10.2 percent versus last year, with 41,247 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 nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.
Key February sales notes:
The 2016 MX-5 has continued its sales growth with 759 vehicles sold, an increase of 48.5 percent YOY and the best February for MX-5 since 2008.
In its sixth full month of sales, Mazda CX-3 celebrated its best month ever with 1,793 vehicles sold.
Mazda CX-5 had its 2nd-best February ever with 7,579 vehicles sold and an increase of 1.8 percent YOY.
Mazda's predictive i-ACTIV all-wheel drive (AWD) has made up approximately 62.0 percent of CX-3 and CX-5 sales thus far in 2016. This same system will be available on the all-new CX-9 when it goes on sale this spring.
SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY proves to be the key between performance and fuel efficiency as customers demand a no-compromise solution. More than 96.0 percent of Mazdas sold in February were equipped with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY.
Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) February sales of 3,016 vehicles, down 6.0 percent YOY.
03-01-16, 06:20 PM
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Volvo
Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 5,260 vehicles, a 33.1 percent increase versus February 2015. The top seller for the month was the award winning XC90 luxury SUV with 2,472 vehicles sold, a 4 percent increase versus January 2016. Year-to-date sales are up 21.8 percent.
“The XC90 continues to contribute to our sales momentum, and we have yet to reach its full potential,” said Lex Kerssemakers, President and CEO of Volvo Car USA. “Over the next few months it will be joined by the S90 luxury sedan and the top-of-the-line 4 seat XC90 Excellence, with the newly-unveiled V90 following later.”
Volvo is implementing a sweeping $11 billion transformation plan that has involved the development of its own modular vehicle architecture, a new engine range, global manufacturing capability, a completely renewed product range and world leading developments in safety, autonomous driving and connectivity.
03-01-16, 08:59 PM
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luxury sedan/coupe sales are way down, continuing the trend toward more and more suv's. toyota sold more minivans last month than all lexus sedans combined. 
meanwhile, es/is account for 70% of sedan sales.
bmw's sedans were down 19% while suvs were up 7%.
it's yuuuuge...
meanwhile, es/is account for 70% of sedan sales.bmw's sedans were down 19% while suvs were up 7%.
it's yuuuuge...
03-02-16, 05:36 AM
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The trend towards SUVs and trucks is pretty astounding. Cheap gas prices are probably big factor in this. But, people are extremely short-sighted by nature and can't see two feet beyond their noses. It won't take much for gas prices to zoom back up as quickly as they trended down. People are blind to that fact and it is a fact. Nothing lasts forever.
In regards to sedan sales, I love it. I've always gone against the grain. SUVs are so ubiquitous that you're invisible in a sea of likeness. Less sedan sales makes me happy from a selfish perspective. Less chances of seeing the same car next to me.
In regards to sedan sales, I love it. I've always gone against the grain. SUVs are so ubiquitous that you're invisible in a sea of likeness. Less sedan sales makes me happy from a selfish perspective. Less chances of seeing the same car next to me.