March 2013 Sales Thread
04-01-13, 04:30 PM
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March 2013 Sales Thread
Shares of General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. are expected to be active on Tuesday with major auto makers scheduled to release their U.S. sales data for March.
Auto sales last month are expected to have totaled 1,478,208 units for an estimated seasonally adjusted annual rate of 15.6 million vehicles, according to Edmunds.com. Last month sales were on track for 15.4 million.
If March SAAR comes in as projected, it will mark the 5th month in a row above 15 million vehicles, according to analysts at Sterne Agee.
Edmunds.com also said March is likely to be the best month for sales since May 2007 when car makers sold a combined 1,555,945 cars and trucks.
“As long as the auto industry continues this string of 15-plus million SAAR every month, there won’t be any shortage of optimism,” Jessica Caldwell, senior analyst at Edmunds.com, said in a statement posted on the company’s website.
GM GM -0.07% is estimated to have sold 271,000 vehicles last month, up 17.3% from March 2012, while Ford F -1.90% is forecast to have sold 232,000, an increase of 5.6% from a year earlier, said Michael Ward at Sterne Agee.
GM stock edged down less than 0.1% to close at $27.80 on Monday and Ford shed 1.9% to $12.90.
Meanwhile, Chrysler, which is owned by Fiat FIATY +1.69% , is expected to report that its monthly sales rose 4.8% to 170,000.
Japanese auto makers Honda Motor Co. HMC -3.32% and Toyota Motor Corp. TM -1.38% are likely to announce moderate gains with sales at Honda climbing 4.7% to 133,000 units while sales at Toyota probably rose 2.3% to 208,000.
Hyundai Motors and Kia Motors, both owned by Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. KR:005380 -0.89% , are expected to see combined sales drop 8% to 117,000, according to Ward.
Japan’s Nissan Motor Co. NSANY -2.14% is also forecast to buck the industry trend and report a decline of 11.2% to 121,000 units in March.
04-02-13, 07:08 AM
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Fusion delivers its best-ever sales month and quarter ever, with March sales passing 30,000 and quarterly sales passing the 80,000 mark for the 1st time in its history
Escape posts its best-ever sales month and quarterly sales
Explorer sales up 33 percent – best monthly sales since the current model debuted in 2010
America’s best-selling pickup for 36 years, F-Series posts 16 percent increase as full-size pickup segmentation continues to improve versus year ago – best 1st quarter sales since 2007
Ford Motor Company March U.S. sales up 6 percent – best sales results since May 2007, with cars even with year ago, utilities up 14 percent and trucks up 6 percent
Download Full Sales Release (With Tables)Escape posts its best-ever sales month and quarterly sales
Explorer sales up 33 percent – best monthly sales since the current model debuted in 2010
America’s best-selling pickup for 36 years, F-Series posts 16 percent increase as full-size pickup segmentation continues to improve versus year ago – best 1st quarter sales since 2007
Ford Motor Company March U.S. sales up 6 percent – best sales results since May 2007, with cars even with year ago, utilities up 14 percent and trucks up 6 percent
DEARBORN, Mich., April 2, 2013 – Ford’s newest vehicles – Fusion and Escape – set all-time monthly sales records in March, driving Ford Motor Company’s best U.S. sales results since May 2007.
“Customers are buying our all-new Fusion and Escape in record numbers, and we are working harder than ever to keep pace with demand for these fuel-efficient vehicles,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Full-size pickup demand continues gaining momentum, outperforming the industry for the 3rd consecutive month.”
Ford Fusion posted an all-time record monthly and quarterly sales volume in March with 30,284 vehicles sold for the month and 80,558 during the first quarter – crossing the 30,000 monthly and 80,000 quarterly vehicle sale thresholds for the 1st time ever in Fusion sales history.
Escape had its best sales month ever with 28,934 vehicles sold. This 28 percent increase versus year-ago results marks the best sales performance since Escape’s launch 13 years ago. Escape also posted record quarter sales of 72,983 vehicles, surpassing record 3rd quarter 2012 sales of 72,908 vehicles.
Explorer’s March sales totaled 17,509, representing a 33% increase over last year and its best monthly sales performance since the current model was introduced in 2010. Explorer retail sales were up 42% over last year, providing it best March retail sales performance since 2005.
With the industry’s March full-size pickup segment estimated to be up 15% over last year, America’s best-selling pickup, the Ford F-Series sales increased 16% to 67,513 pickups in March. This was F-Series 20th straight month of monthly sales increases and represented F-Series’ best March and 1st quarter sales performance since 2007.
The company’s overall sales in March were up 6% with 236,160 vehicles sold. Cars were even with a year ago, utilities up 14% and trucks up 6%.
04-02-13, 07:14 AM
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General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) sold 245,950 vehicles in the United States in March, up 6 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 4 percent, fleet sales were up 12 percent and the fleet mix was 27 percent of total sales.
“GM delivered its best March sales in five years thanks to a strengthening economy and new products, and we are expecting our third consecutive increase in market share versus last year ,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president of U.S. sales operations. “Sales of smaller cars have been robust for some time. Trucks have improved in lockstep with the housing market and the strength of the crossover market signals that America’s families are more confident about their financial health.”
March Highlights (vs. 2012)
Cadillac was up almost 50 percent; Buick was up 37 percent; GMC was up 12 percent; and Chevrolet sales were essentially equal to a year ago.
Crossovers were up 31 percent; trucks, which include pickups, vans and SUVs, were up 2 percent; car sales were down 3 percent; large pickup sales were up 6 percent.
Small business sales, which are included in retail sales, were up 32 percent to almost 15,000 deliveries, aided by a stronger housing market.
Sales of GM’s redesigned mid-size crossovers were up 62 percent. The Chevrolet Traverse was up 54 percent; the GMC Acadia was up 77 percent, and the Buick Enclave was up 55 percent for its best-ever March sales.
The all-new Cadillac ATS had its best sales month yet with deliveries of 3,587 units.
In its 2nd full month, the all-new Buick Encore had sales of more than 3,000 units, driving a 19 percent increase in GM small and compact crossover sales.
Crossovers were up 31 percent; trucks, which include pickups, vans and SUVs, were up 2 percent; car sales were down 3 percent; large pickup sales were up 6 percent.
Small business sales, which are included in retail sales, were up 32 percent to almost 15,000 deliveries, aided by a stronger housing market.
Sales of GM’s redesigned mid-size crossovers were up 62 percent. The Chevrolet Traverse was up 54 percent; the GMC Acadia was up 77 percent, and the Buick Enclave was up 55 percent for its best-ever March sales.
The all-new Cadillac ATS had its best sales month yet with deliveries of 3,587 units.
In its 2nd full month, the all-new Buick Encore had sales of more than 3,000 units, driving a 19 percent increase in GM small and compact crossover sales.
04-02-13, 07:18 AM
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Best monthly sales since December 2007
36th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
First-quarter sales up 8 percent compared with same quarter a year ago
Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in March compared with same month a year ago
Ram Truck brand sales up 24 percent in March; best March sales since 2007
Ram pickup truck sets all-time sales record with 25 percent year-over-year sales gain
Dodge brand sales increase 15 percent; best March sales since 2007
Dodge Dart sets all-time sales record with 5 percent month-over-month sales increase
Dodge Avenger mid-size sedan sets all-time sales record with 33 percent sales gain
Dodge Challenger muscle car sets all-time sales record; sales up 42 percent in March
Dodge Durango sales up 19 percent; best March sales since 2005
New 2014 Dodge Durango debuts at the 2013 New York International Auto Show
Fiat 500 sets sales record for month of March with 3 percent sales gain
Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan sets all-time sales record with 11 percent sales gain
Chrysler brand and Carhartt team up to introduce the 2013.5 Chrysler 200 S Special Edition mid-size sedan at the New York International Auto Show
Chrysler brand named ‘Most Refined Brand’ in Kelley Blue Book’s 2013 Brand Image Awards
All-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee mid-size sport-utility vehicle debuts at the New York International Auto Show
Jeep® and Mopar reveal six new concept vehicles for 47th Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari in Utah
Jeep Compass sets sales record for month of March with 28 percent sales gain
Jeep Patriot sales up 8 percent; best March sales since 2008
Jeep Wrangler sales up 3 percent; best March sales since 2007
36th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
First-quarter sales up 8 percent compared with same quarter a year ago
Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in March compared with same month a year ago
Ram Truck brand sales up 24 percent in March; best March sales since 2007
Ram pickup truck sets all-time sales record with 25 percent year-over-year sales gain
Dodge brand sales increase 15 percent; best March sales since 2007
Dodge Dart sets all-time sales record with 5 percent month-over-month sales increase
Dodge Avenger mid-size sedan sets all-time sales record with 33 percent sales gain
Dodge Challenger muscle car sets all-time sales record; sales up 42 percent in March
Dodge Durango sales up 19 percent; best March sales since 2005
New 2014 Dodge Durango debuts at the 2013 New York International Auto Show
Fiat 500 sets sales record for month of March with 3 percent sales gain
Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan sets all-time sales record with 11 percent sales gain
Chrysler brand and Carhartt team up to introduce the 2013.5 Chrysler 200 S Special Edition mid-size sedan at the New York International Auto Show
Chrysler brand named ‘Most Refined Brand’ in Kelley Blue Book’s 2013 Brand Image Awards
All-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee mid-size sport-utility vehicle debuts at the New York International Auto Show
Jeep® and Mopar reveal six new concept vehicles for 47th Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari in Utah
Jeep Compass sets sales record for month of March with 28 percent sales gain
Jeep Patriot sales up 8 percent; best March sales since 2008
Jeep Wrangler sales up 3 percent; best March sales since 2007
April 2, 2013 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 171,606 units, a 5 percent increase compared with sales in March 2012 (163,381 units), and the group’s best monthly sales since December 2007.
The Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in March compared with the same month last year. The Ram Truck brand’s 24 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in March.
Chrysler Group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 36-consecutive months in March. This sales milestone tops a previous sales streak of 35-consecutive months that occurred from February 1992 through December 1994.
Despite the extension of the sales streak, shipment volumes and sales in the first quarter of 2013 were negatively affected by the end of Jeep Liberty production in Q3 2012 and the product launches during the quarter of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Jeep Compass, and the new 2013 Ram Heavy Duty truck line, as Chairman and CEO of Chrysler Group LLC, Sergio Marchionne, pointed out in the 2012 Q4 and full-year earnings call at the end of January.
“With our 5 percent sales increase in March, Chrysler Group has now achieved year-over-year sales gains in every month for the past three years,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “Furthermore, in spite of limited inventory last month on some of our most popular models, we also managed to record our strongest monthly sales since December 2007.”
Five Chrysler Group vehicles set all-time sales records in March. Sales of the Ram pickup truck were up 25 percent in March, its best sales ever. Both the Light-Duty Ram and Heavy-Duty Ram pickups were substantially refreshed for the 2013 model year. The Ram 1500 is Motor Trend’s 2013 Truck of the Year.
In addition to the Ram, three Dodge models recorded their best sales ever in March. The all-new Dodge Dart compact car set an all-time sales record with its 5 percent month-over-month sales gain. Dart sales have increased in every month but one since the all-new model was launched in June last year. In addition, the Dodge Avenger mid-size sedan and the Dodge Challenger muscle car each set all-time sales records in March. The Challenger recorded its best sales ever with a substantial 42 percent sales gain. The Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan also recorded an all-time sales record with its 11 percent sales gain.
Chrysler Group finished the month with a 66-days supply of inventory (419,084 units). U.S. industry sales figures for March are projected at an estimated 15.6 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).
March 2013 U.S. Sales Highlights by Brand
Ram Truck Brand
Ram Truck brand sales were up 24 percent, the largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in March. Ram Truck, the most-improved brand in the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, had its best March sales in 6 years. March sales represented the Ram Truck brand’s 20th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains.
The new Ram 1500 is resonating well with consumers in the marketplace. Sales of the pickup truck were up 25 percent in March, an all-time sales record. The new Ram Heavy Duty line of trucks, now shipping to Ram Truck dealers, will build on the brand’s momentum in the marketplace.
March was the pickup truck’s 35th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Sales of the Light Duty Ram pickup were up 30 percent in March led by the Quad Cab pickups. Heavy Duty Ram sales were up 28 percent, driven by the Crew Cab model. The Ram 1500 was named 2013 Rocky Mountain Truck of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association during the Denver Auto Show in March.
Dodge Brand
Dodge brand sales were up 15 percent, the brand’s best March sales in 6 years and its 22nd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains.
Three Dodge brand vehicles set all-time sales records in March led by the all-new Dodge Dart. The compact car, with its 5 percent month-over-month sales increase, had its best monthly sales performance since Dodge dealers began selling it in June last year. Like the Dart, the Dodge Avenger mid-size sedan and the Dodge Challenger muscle car each set an all-time sales record. The Challenger’s 42 percent increase was the largest year-over-year increase of any Chrysler Group vehicle in March, while the Avenger’s 33 percent increase represented its 18th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains.
Sales of the Dodge Durango were up 19 percent, the full-size SUV’s best March sales in eight years. The new 2014 Dodge Durango made its world debut in March at the New York International Auto Show. Building upon its best-in-class attributes, the three-row Durango adds several new class-exclusive features for 2014, making it the Dodge brand’s most technologically advanced, fuel-efficient and stylish Durango ever.
FIAT Brand
The Fiat 500 set a sales record for the month of March with its 3 percent sales gain. It was the 13th-consecutive month in which the 500 has set a sales record, including an all-time sales record in September last year. The new 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio, which began arriving in FIAT studios in March, combines turbocharged, track-capable performance with a clever open-top design for a high-performance four-passenger cabrio with the most interior space, rear-seat legroom and shoulder room among key competitors.
Coming this quarter to FIAT studios in California, the FIAT brand is adding the all-new 2013 Fiat 500e to its product lineup. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated the stylish Fiat 500e’s highway-cycle performance at 108 MPGe, which is unsurpassed by any electric vehicle (EV) on the U.S. market. MPGe is the EPA-devised measure for determining how many miles an EV can travel on a quantity of battery-generated electricity that has same energy content as a gallon of gasoline.
Chrysler Brand
Chrysler brand sales were up 35 percent month-over-month in March on strong sales of the Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan, but the brand’s year-over-year sales were down 2 percent. The 200 set an all-time sales record with its 11 percent increase in March. The flagship Chrysler 300 full-size sedan and the Chrysler Town & Country minivan each recorded their best sales months so far this year in March.
The Chrysler brand and Carhartt teamed up in March to introduce the 2013.5 Chrysler 200 S Special Edition mid-size sedan at the New York International Auto Show. The Chrysler 200 S Special Edition accelerates the successful relationship with Carhartt, which started with an exclusive made in the USA Carhartt/Imported from Detroit clothing line in November. The special edition model celebrates the traits that both companies share – hard work, ingenuity, perseverance and a “never say die” attitude. The 200 S Special Edition brings style and customization in the mid-size sedan market to a whole new level.
The Chrysler brand was named “Most Refined Brand” by Kelley Blue Book in its 2013 Brand Image Awards in March. The Brand Image Awards recognize what KBB.com shoppers perceive to be the most outstanding automakers in a number of categories. Kelley Blue Book noted that the Chrysler brand combines an air of confidence with a sense of flair, resulting in a lineup and a brand that feel a class above their competitors.
Jeep® Brand
Jeep brand sales were up 27 percent month-over-month in March, but the brand’s year-over-year sales were down 13 percent due to Jeep Liberty production ending in August and the ongoing product launches of and launch preparations for the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Jeep Cherokee (the Liberty replacement), and the Jeep Compass and Patriot. The Jeep brand did log its best sales month so far this year in March.
The Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Wrangler all had solid sales during the month. The Compass set a sales record for the month of March with its sizeable 28 percent increase, while the Patriot recorded its best March sales in five years. Wrangler sales were up 3 percent while the Jeep Grand Cherokee charted its best sales month so far this year.
The all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV debuted at the New York International Auto Show in March. The Cherokee completely redefines the mid-size SUV segment, delivering legendary Jeep 4x4 capability, a segment-first 9-speed automatic transmission, fuel economy improvements of more than 45 percent (versus the outgoing Liberty model), superior on-road ride and handling, a cutting-edge, revolutionary design, world-class craftsmanship, class-exclusive technology and more than 70 advanced safety and security features. The Cherokee will be built at Chrysler Group’s Toledo Assembly Plant in Toledo, Ohio, and will arrive in dealer showrooms in the third quarter of this year.
Jeep and Mopar revealed 6 new concept vehicles for the 47th Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari in Utah in March. Thousands of die-hard, off-road enthusiasts looking to enjoy a week of wheeling on some of the country’s most famous and challenging trails attended this year’s event. Since 2002, Jeep and Mopar have teamed to create nearly 40 unique concept vehicles for enthusiasts who attend the popular Easter Jeep Safari.
04-02-13, 07:35 AM
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• March sales total 37,704 units representing an 3.1 percent increase versus the prior year
• Best YTD since 1973 with 98,178 units delivered, up 4.0 percent vs. 2012
• Chattanooga-built Passat delivered 9,521 units for the month, 34 percent diesel
• Jetta Sedan achieved 12,872 deliveries in March
• High-mileage, clean diesel TDI models accounted for 22.6 percent of sales in March
Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 37,704 units sold in March, a 3.1 percent increase over prior year sales and best March since 1973.• Best YTD since 1973 with 98,178 units delivered, up 4.0 percent vs. 2012
• Chattanooga-built Passat delivered 9,521 units for the month, 34 percent diesel
• Jetta Sedan achieved 12,872 deliveries in March
• High-mileage, clean diesel TDI models accounted for 22.6 percent of sales in March
“Last month marked our 31st consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases and our strongest March in 40 years,” said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. “While we are cautious in terms of economic outlook, we expect to see continued growth at a moderate pace in the months ahead.”
Jetta sedan, the volume leader for Volkswagen, delivered 12,872 units. Jetta SportWagen closed the month with 2,133 units, up 5.6 percent versus the prior year.
The Chattanooga-built Passat continued to deliver strong results with 9,521 units sold and best year-to-date with 25,909 units delivered. In March, 34 percent of the Passat’s sold were diesel.
The Beetle and Beetle Convertible delivered 2,599 and 1,483 units, respectively, for the month.
The Tiguan saw a significant increase in sales with 3,304 units sold, up 24.3 percent, marking the best March and best year-to-date ever for the vehicle.
Total sales of the Golf (including Golf R and GTI) were 2,854 units. The next-generation “A7” Golf will debut at the New York International Auto Show on March 27. The “A7” Golf is off to a strong start in Europe and received the prestigious European Car of the Year Award. In addition, last week at the New York International Auto Show, the vehicle was also named the World Car of the Year.
Volkswagen’s high-mileage, clean diesel TDI models accounted for 22.6 percent of sales in March, a 6.6 percent increase over the prior year.
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MARCH 2013 SALES
VW US SNAPSHOT --YTD--
Model Line March '13 Actual March '12 Actual Yr/Yr % change March '13 YTD Actual March '12 YTD Actual Yr/Yr % change
Golf 1,505 1,687 -10.8% 4,757 4,108 15.8%
GTI 1,122 1,677 -33.1% 3,075 4,193 -26.7%
Golf R 227 269 -15.6 691 735 -6.0
Total Golf/GTI 2,854 3,633 -21.4% 8,523 9,036 -5.7%
Jetta 12,872 12,947 -0.6% 32,359 34,205 -5.4%
SportWagen 2,133 2,019 5.6% 5,136 4,561 12.6%
Total Jetta 15,005 14,966 0.3% 37,495 38,766 -3.3%
Beetle 2,599 1,969 32.0% 7,320 4,673 56.6%
NBC 1,483 2,690
Total Beetle 4,082 1,969 107.3% 10,010 4,673 114.2%
Eos 403 664 -39.3% 977 1,448 -32.5%
Passat 9,521 10,032 -5.1% 25,909 24,539 5.6%
CC 1,770 1,327 33.4% 4,085 4,155 -1.7%
Tiguan 3,304 2,659 24.3% 7,961 7,247 9.7%
Touareg 726 748 -2.9% 2,524 2,302 9.6%
Routan 39 590 -93.4% 704 2,207 -68.1%
Total Sales 37,704 36,588 3.1% 98,178 94,373 4.0%
04-02-13, 09:14 AM
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Audi today reported March 2013 sales of 13,253 vehicles, a 14% increase over the previous March record set last year. The sales performance for the month gave Audi of America its second-best month in history. March also stands as the 27th consecutive month of record sales for the brand with the 4 rings.
Sales of Audi premium category vehicles (Audi A8, Audi A7, Audi A6, and Audi Q7) have increased 25% YTD, and represent 37% of total Audi sales YTD. Audi’s flagship vehicle, the Audi A8 sedan, jumped 35% while the Audi Q7 luxury SUV posted a 53% gain for the month. Audi momentum also benefitted strongly from robust demand for the Audi Q5, which generated a 39% sales increase for the month and a 37% increase year to date.
“Demand remains extremely strong for our most luxurious and our most popular premium models,” said Mark Del Rosso, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America. “All signs point to sustained growth in the months ahead as Audi works towards a target goal of 150,000 vehicles sold in the U.S. this year.”
Highlights:
• Sales mix for Audi S models finished the month at 17% for the S4 sedan; 39% for the S5/ RS 5 Coupe; 24% for the S5 Cabriolet; 12% for the S6; 24% for the S7; 17% for the S8; 66% for the TTS / TT RS coupe and 30% for the TTS Roadster.
• Audi A4 sales up 20% compared to March 2012; YTD sales grew 13% compared to previous period. Audi allroad sales ended the month at 537 cars for the month and 1,290 cars YTD.
• Sales of Audi A6 increased 18% compared to March 2012; YTD sales grew 22% compared to previous period.
• Sales of the Audi A8 increased 35% compared to March 2012; YTD sales grew 37% compared to previous period.
• Sales of the Audi Q5 increased 39% compared to March 2012; YTD sales grew 37% compared to previous period.
• Sales of the Audi Q7 increased 53% compared to March 2012; YTD sales grew 48% compared to previous period.
• Sales mix for Audi TDI clean diesel models finish the month at 23% for the A3 TDI and 26% for Q7 TDI. A3 sales in March 2013 were down substantially as the brand prepares for the arrival of the all-new A3 sedan in early 2014.
• For the record-setting month of March 2013, four Audi models recorded year-over-year sales increases of 20% or more, including the Audi A4, Audi A8, Audi Q5 and Audi Q7.
• Audi Certified pre-owned sales increased YTD 3% to 9,054 vehicles to establish as new March sales record.
• Sales mix for Audi S models finished the month at 17% for the S4 sedan; 39% for the S5/ RS 5 Coupe; 24% for the S5 Cabriolet; 12% for the S6; 24% for the S7; 17% for the S8; 66% for the TTS / TT RS coupe and 30% for the TTS Roadster.
• Audi A4 sales up 20% compared to March 2012; YTD sales grew 13% compared to previous period. Audi allroad sales ended the month at 537 cars for the month and 1,290 cars YTD.
• Sales of Audi A6 increased 18% compared to March 2012; YTD sales grew 22% compared to previous period.
• Sales of the Audi A8 increased 35% compared to March 2012; YTD sales grew 37% compared to previous period.
• Sales of the Audi Q5 increased 39% compared to March 2012; YTD sales grew 37% compared to previous period.
• Sales of the Audi Q7 increased 53% compared to March 2012; YTD sales grew 48% compared to previous period.
• Sales mix for Audi TDI clean diesel models finish the month at 23% for the A3 TDI and 26% for Q7 TDI. A3 sales in March 2013 were down substantially as the brand prepares for the arrival of the all-new A3 sedan in early 2014.
• For the record-setting month of March 2013, four Audi models recorded year-over-year sales increases of 20% or more, including the Audi A4, Audi A8, Audi Q5 and Audi Q7.
• Audi Certified pre-owned sales increased YTD 3% to 9,054 vehicles to establish as new March sales record.
ABOUT AUDI
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. Audi was a top-performing luxury brand in Europe during 2012, and broke all-time company sales records in the U.S. Through 2016, AUDI AG will invest about $17 billion on new products, facilities and technologies. Visit www.audiusa.com or www.audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi vehicle and business issues.
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AUDI US SNAPSHOT --YTD--
Model Line March '13 Actual March '12 Actual Yr/Yr % change March '13 YTD Actual March '12 YTD Actual Yr/Yr % change
A3 120 633 -81.0% 743 1,687 -56.0%
A4/allroad 3,951 3,291 20% 9,795 8,686 13%
A5 1,628 1,714 -5% 4,001 3,711 7.8%
A6 1,746 1,479 18.1% 4,375 3,581 22.2%
A7 797 798 -0.1% 2,083 2,025 2.9%
A8 563 418 34.7% 1,462 1,065 37.3%
Audi Q5 3,099 2,225 39.3% 8,196 5,970 37.3%
Audi Q7 1,092 716 52.5% 2,901 1,955 48.4%
R8 68 90 -24.4% 167 243 -31.3%
TT 189 221 -14.5% 463 547 -15.4%
Total Audi Sales 13,253 11,585 14.4% 34,186 29,470 16.0%
Total CPO Sales 3,425 3,351 2.2% 9,054 8,786 3.1%
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04-02-13, 10:07 AM
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Kia
Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported March sales of 49,125 units on the heels of the world debut of 3 stylish and technology-laden new vehicles last week at the New York International Auto Show. March sales contributed to KMA's second-best first quarter sales in company history. The U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan led sales for the 16th consecutive month with 14,366 units sold, while the Sorento CUV also built in West Point, Georgia*, and the Soul urban passenger vehicle also posted strong sales.
Kia is set to deliver 7 all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles this calendar year, including the all-new 2014 Sorento, which arrived in dealerships in February and the all-new 2014 Forte compact sedan, scheduled to arrive in dealerships in April. The all-new 2014 Soul and 2014 Forte Koup, and the updated 2014 Optima - all introduced in New York - are scheduled to arrive in late-summer/early-fall. With the 2014 Forte sedan going on sale soon, the next addition to the Kia lineup will be the 2014 Cadenza, the most powerful and technologically-advanced vehicle Kia has introduced in the U.S. market to date.
04-02-13, 10:08 AM
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http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/u...month-in-march
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported March U.S. sales of 137,726 units, up 1 percent from last year's total of 136,317 and marking the best month in NNA history. Nissan Division also posted its highest volume month ever, with 126,623 deliveries, up 0.4 percent. Infiniti deliveries totaled 11,103, up 9 percent from last March.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
Nissan LEAF sales totaled 2,236 deliveries, up 286.2 percent and the nameplate's best month since launch. March marks the first full month of deliveries of the lower-priced 2013 LEAF, now produced at Nissan's assembly plant in Smyrna, Tenn. Price-competitive with traditional cars in its segment, LEAF is the best-selling pure electric vehicle in the world.
Sales of the all-new Pathfinder SUV totaled 9,071, up 177.1 percent, setting a new March record. Year-to-date Pathfinder sales, which launched in November 2012, are up 172.4 percent.
Nissan Altima totaled 37,763 in March on higher retail and lower fleet sales than year-ago levels.
Nissan Versa sales finished at 15,917, up 2.1 percent and establishing a new March record for the nameplate. Versa is the best-selling sub-compact in the U.S.
Nissan NV sales finished March at 1,290, the best month ever for the large commercial vans.
Nissan's core volume models like Altima, Pathfinder and Versa are delivering the value, performance, style and innovation that consumers want. With strong retail demand for Altima, Pathfinder up almost 180 percent and the U.S.-built all-electric LEAF having its best month since launch, Nissan had its best month in history.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
Contributing to Infiniti's increase in March were its luxury crossovers and sport utility vehicles, which were up 50.9 percent.
The Infiniti JX 7-passenger luxury crossover, which was launched exactly one year ago, had sales of 2,633 units in March, an increase of 387 percent over prior year.
NOTE: To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. February had 27 selling days in 2013 and 28 selling days in 2012.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
Nissan LEAF sales totaled 2,236 deliveries, up 286.2 percent and the nameplate's best month since launch. March marks the first full month of deliveries of the lower-priced 2013 LEAF, now produced at Nissan's assembly plant in Smyrna, Tenn. Price-competitive with traditional cars in its segment, LEAF is the best-selling pure electric vehicle in the world.
Sales of the all-new Pathfinder SUV totaled 9,071, up 177.1 percent, setting a new March record. Year-to-date Pathfinder sales, which launched in November 2012, are up 172.4 percent.
Nissan Altima totaled 37,763 in March on higher retail and lower fleet sales than year-ago levels.
Nissan Versa sales finished at 15,917, up 2.1 percent and establishing a new March record for the nameplate. Versa is the best-selling sub-compact in the U.S.
Nissan NV sales finished March at 1,290, the best month ever for the large commercial vans.
Nissan's core volume models like Altima, Pathfinder and Versa are delivering the value, performance, style and innovation that consumers want. With strong retail demand for Altima, Pathfinder up almost 180 percent and the U.S.-built all-electric LEAF having its best month since launch, Nissan had its best month in history.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
Contributing to Infiniti's increase in March were its luxury crossovers and sport utility vehicles, which were up 50.9 percent.
The Infiniti JX 7-passenger luxury crossover, which was launched exactly one year ago, had sales of 2,633 units in March, an increase of 387 percent over prior year.
NOTE: To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. February had 27 selling days in 2013 and 28 selling days in 2012.
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Toyota Motor Sales No. 1 Retail Manufacturer in March 2013
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April 02, 2013
Toyota Motor Sales No. 1 Retail Manufacturer in March 2013
All-New Avalon Sales Doubled; Lexus Luxury Utility Vehicles Increased Nearly 18 Percent
March 2013 Sales Chart
TORRANCE, Calif. (April 2, 2013) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported March 2013 sales results of 205,342 units, an increase of 4.8 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Unadjusted for 27 selling days in March 2013 versus 28 in March 2012, TMS sales were up 1.0 percent over the year-ago month.
For the first quarter, TMS reported sales of 529,444 vehicles, an increase of 10.1 percent over the same period in 2012 on a DSR basis. With 76 selling days in the first quarter of 2013 compared to 77 selling days in the first quarter of 2012, sales were up 8.7 percent on an unadjusted raw volume basis.
"The auto industry continued its string of impressive monthly results, and at Toyota we had our best month since Cash for Clunkers in August of 2009,” said Bob Carter, senior vice president of automotive operations, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. “A strong first-quarter close and increased consumer confidence continue to position the auto industry as a leader in the economic recovery.”
Toyota Division posted March total sales of 182,152 units, up 3.1 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota Division sales decreased 0.5 percent over March 2012.
Lexus reported March total sales of 23,190 units, up 19.4 percent on a DSR basis and up 15.1 percent by raw volume compared to the same period last year.
“With our strong new products, Lexus’ March sales were up 19 percent, and year-to-date we are now 17 percent ahead of last year’s sales pace,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “For me, it’s great to be back at Lexus, and I look forward to partnering with our dealers and associates to continue Lexus’ innovation and success.”
Other Highlights:
Toyota, Lexus and Scion combined were the No. 1 retail manufacturer
Toyota was the No. 1 retail nameplate
Avalon sales of 6,982 units, up 109.9 percent
Corolla sales of 31,423 units, up 11.1 percent
Toyota Division truck sales of 75,119 units, up 7.3 percent
RAV4 was the best-selling truck with sales of nearly 16,500 units
Tacoma and Tundra up 21.2 and 7.9 percent, respectively
Sienna sales of 12,062 units, up 17.8 percent
4Runner sales of 4,609 units, up 13.4 percent
Lexus passenger car sales up 13.1 percent
Lexus LS sales up 71.0 percent, with 980 units sold
Lexus ES sales of 6,798 units, up 116.4 percent
Lexus RX sales of 9,072 units, up 28.6 percent
Total Lexus Hybrid sales of 3,617 units, up 7.4 percent on a DSR basis
Categories: Scion Lexus Toyota Sales & Financial Corporate
April 02, 2013
Toyota Motor Sales No. 1 Retail Manufacturer in March 2013
All-New Avalon Sales Doubled; Lexus Luxury Utility Vehicles Increased Nearly 18 Percent
March 2013 Sales Chart
TORRANCE, Calif. (April 2, 2013) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported March 2013 sales results of 205,342 units, an increase of 4.8 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Unadjusted for 27 selling days in March 2013 versus 28 in March 2012, TMS sales were up 1.0 percent over the year-ago month.
For the first quarter, TMS reported sales of 529,444 vehicles, an increase of 10.1 percent over the same period in 2012 on a DSR basis. With 76 selling days in the first quarter of 2013 compared to 77 selling days in the first quarter of 2012, sales were up 8.7 percent on an unadjusted raw volume basis.
"The auto industry continued its string of impressive monthly results, and at Toyota we had our best month since Cash for Clunkers in August of 2009,” said Bob Carter, senior vice president of automotive operations, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. “A strong first-quarter close and increased consumer confidence continue to position the auto industry as a leader in the economic recovery.”
Toyota Division posted March total sales of 182,152 units, up 3.1 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota Division sales decreased 0.5 percent over March 2012.
Lexus reported March total sales of 23,190 units, up 19.4 percent on a DSR basis and up 15.1 percent by raw volume compared to the same period last year.
“With our strong new products, Lexus’ March sales were up 19 percent, and year-to-date we are now 17 percent ahead of last year’s sales pace,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “For me, it’s great to be back at Lexus, and I look forward to partnering with our dealers and associates to continue Lexus’ innovation and success.”
Other Highlights:
Toyota, Lexus and Scion combined were the No. 1 retail manufacturer
Toyota was the No. 1 retail nameplate
Avalon sales of 6,982 units, up 109.9 percent
Corolla sales of 31,423 units, up 11.1 percent
Toyota Division truck sales of 75,119 units, up 7.3 percent
RAV4 was the best-selling truck with sales of nearly 16,500 units
Tacoma and Tundra up 21.2 and 7.9 percent, respectively
Sienna sales of 12,062 units, up 17.8 percent
4Runner sales of 4,609 units, up 13.4 percent
Lexus passenger car sales up 13.1 percent
Lexus LS sales up 71.0 percent, with 980 units sold
Lexus ES sales of 6,798 units, up 116.4 percent
Lexus RX sales of 9,072 units, up 28.6 percent
Total Lexus Hybrid sales of 3,617 units, up 7.4 percent on a DSR basis
04-02-13, 10:47 AM
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Well the ES and GS continue to co-exist..the ES as the volume sedan seller and the GS as a solid mid-size competitor. GS outsold the A6 by about 100 units and sold 3 times as well as the M35h/M37/M56.
RX continues to be a killer, 9,270 units sold last month.
RX continues to be a killer, 9,270 units sold last month.
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and Lexus had incentives across the board (not just GS) as the industry....March was a good month it seems. I wonder what about next year as the lifts are not huge.
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Toyota Motor Sales No. 1 Retail Manufacturer in March 2013
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The Camry lost the crown to the Altima (don't know about the Accord yet), a significant warning to Toyota to up the game of their bread-and-butter soon.
A great month for Lexus
, though we'll need to see MB and BMW's sales to know if it's because luxury sales were generally up or if Lexus actually gained market share.The Leaf as expected made huge gains once it was priced into the mainstream levels. Smart move on Nissan's part.
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