April 2014 Sales Thread
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GS up 21%. I think the new marketing/advertising is working and word of mouth is really getting out about how great the vehicle is along with aggressive leases like the competition. GX facelift has really helped sales..up 140% from last year....
Lexus up 23%
GS is up 28.8% this year
Lexus up 23%
GS is up 28.8% this year
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Bmw
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported April sales of 29,592 vehicles, an increase of 2.0 percent from the 29,011 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 2.5 percent on sales of 110,626 in the first four months of 2014 compared to 107,968 in the same period in 2013.
BMW Brand Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 8.5 percent in April for a total of 25,202 compared to 23,225 vehicles sold in April, 2013. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is up 10.7 percent on sales of 97,579 compared to 88,127 sold in the first four months of 2013.
"April started and ended strong, which is not typical with spring break, holidays, and taxes due during the month," said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. "The increasing momentum including launch of new diesel models in the X3 and 7 Series and the first sales this month of the born-electric BMW i3 gives us considerable optimism for May and June."
In April, best performing vehicles included the 2 Series, up 16.1 percent to 727 units; the 3/4 Series, up 18.9 percent to 9,794 units; the X3 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), up 85.2 percent to 3,544 units; and the X5 SAV, up 27.6 percent to 4,393 units.
BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles
In April, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned) increased 14.4 percent to 16,234 vehicles compared to 14,194 sold in April, 2013. Year-to-date, BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned) are up 13.7 percent on sales of 64,634 compared to 56,869 sold in the first four months of 2013.
MINI Brand Sales
For April, MINI USA reported 4,390 automobiles, a decrease of 24.1 percent from the 5,786 automobiles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI USA reported a total of 13,047 automobiles, a decrease of 34.2 percent from the 19,841 automobiles sold in the first four months of 2013.
MINI Pre-Owned Vehicles – best April ever
In April, MINI used automobiles (including MINI NEXT certified pre-owned) reported sales of 2,157 automobiles, an increase of 31.8 percent from the 1,637 automobiles sold in April, 2013. Year-to-date, MINI used automobiles (including MINI NEXT certified pre-owned) reported sales of 8,133 automobiles, an increase of 25.5 percent from the 6,483 automobiles sold in the same four months of 2013.
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MONTVALE, N.J., May 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported best-ever April sales with 29,329 units sold across the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart model lines, rising 12.1% from the 26,157 retails in April 2013. Mercedes-Benz alone totaled 25,887 vehicles for the month, an increase of 9.5%, while year-to-date volumes for the brand reached 98,501, up 6.1% from the same period last year. Adding year-to-date sales of 7,018 for Sprinter Vans and 3,285 units at smart, MBUSA posted a year-to-date grand total of 108,804, marking the best second quarter start in its history.
April sales for the Mercedes-Benz brand were led by the C-, E- and M-Class model lines. The E-Class took the lead with 6,056 units, an increase of 36.7% from April 2013, followed by the C-Class at 5,114. The M-Class, volume leader in the Mercedes-Benz SUV lineup, rounded out the top three at 3,831, up 16.8% from the same month last year. At the high end, the flagship S-Class achieved its 7th month of double-digit year-over-year sales gains with 1,909 units sold in April, up 73.1%.
Both the Sprinter and smart model lines delivered double-digit growth in April. The newly redesigned Sprinter lineup posted April volumes of 2,394, rising 29.1% from the 1,855 units sold in April 2013. Monthly retails on the smart side hit an all-time high of 1,048, climbing 57.1% over the same month last year.
The company's AMG high-performance models finished the month up 75.3% at 1,006, with year-to-date volumes jumping 74.6% to 3,836. Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC diesel models delivered April sales of 1,533, increasing 30.9%, and 5,456 year-to-date, up 6.6% when compared to the 5,116 diesel units sold during the same period last year.
Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) recorded sales volumes of 9,705 vehicles in April, an increase of 10.9% compared to the 8,748 units sold during the same month last year. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 37,755 units, up 14% from the 33,118 vehicles sold through April 2013.
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Nice Audi Tidbit below..They sold over 15,600 units, 2nd most in history and more than Cadillac and likely Acura..The A3 sold over 2k units.
Highlights:
- Sales mix for Audi S performance variants finished the month at 15.3% for the S4 sedan; 34.3% for the S5/ RS 5; 4.5% for the S6; 27% for the S7 / RS 7; 9.5% for the S8; 37% for the TTS and TTS Roadster, and 8.6% for the SQ5 crossover.
Highlights:
- Sales mix for Audi S performance variants finished the month at 15.3% for the S4 sedan; 34.3% for the S5/ RS 5; 4.5% for the S6; 27% for the S7 / RS 7; 9.5% for the S8; 37% for the TTS and TTS Roadster, and 8.6% for the SQ5 crossover.
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http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/u...2014-u-s-sales
Nissan is killing it
The IS outsold the Q50 by over 1,000 units last month...wowzers....
Nissan is killing it
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for April 2014 of 103,934 units, an increase of 18.3 percent over the prior year and an April record.
Nissan highlights:
Nissan Division also set an April record at 94,764 sales in the month, an increase of 18.5 percent. This marks a monthly record for Nissan division in 13 of the last 14 months.
Nissan Altima set an April record with 25,004 sales, an increase of 13.7 percent.
Sales of Rogue crossovers also established an April record at 15,066, an increase of 26.6 percent.
Versa also set an April sales record at 10,481, up 46.5 percent.
Sentra sales increased 31.2 percent to 14,080 vehicles in April.
Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF set an April record, increasing 7.8 percent to 2,088. Nissan has seen sales of LEAF, the world’s best-selling electric car, increase 33 percent so far in 2014.
Nissan Juke deliveries also set an April record at 3,795, up 55.2 percent.
*Infiniti sales total included for reference. For more information on Infiniti’s April sales performance, please visit InfinitiNews.com.
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. April 2014 had 26 selling days, while April 2013 had 25 selling days.
Nissan highlights:
Nissan Division also set an April record at 94,764 sales in the month, an increase of 18.5 percent. This marks a monthly record for Nissan division in 13 of the last 14 months.
Nissan Altima set an April record with 25,004 sales, an increase of 13.7 percent.
Sales of Rogue crossovers also established an April record at 15,066, an increase of 26.6 percent.
Versa also set an April sales record at 10,481, up 46.5 percent.
Sentra sales increased 31.2 percent to 14,080 vehicles in April.
Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF set an April record, increasing 7.8 percent to 2,088. Nissan has seen sales of LEAF, the world’s best-selling electric car, increase 33 percent so far in 2014.
Nissan Juke deliveries also set an April record at 3,795, up 55.2 percent.
*Infiniti sales total included for reference. For more information on Infiniti’s April sales performance, please visit InfinitiNews.com.
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. April 2014 had 26 selling days, while April 2013 had 25 selling days.
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-Strong sales on the MB side, narrowly edging out BMW.
-Lexus is sitting pretty, glad to hear the GS is gaining traction and the IS hasn't lost momentum
-MB needs to get some capacity for the CLA, the A3 will be with it neck and neck; 1575 sold is plenty short of the A3's launch amount of 2159.
-Poor Infiniti...they need to breathe life into the Q50 asap...needs a turbo I4 motor.
-Lexus is sitting pretty, glad to hear the GS is gaining traction and the IS hasn't lost momentum
-MB needs to get some capacity for the CLA, the A3 will be with it neck and neck; 1575 sold is plenty short of the A3's launch amount of 2159.
-Poor Infiniti...they need to breathe life into the Q50 asap...needs a turbo I4 motor.
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Honda / Acura
05/01/2014 - TORRANCE, Calif.
CR-V sets new April record as Honda core models anchor on-going retail sales success
Acura light trucks set April record, continue unprecedented growth in 2014
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported April 2014 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 132,456 units—an overall increase of 1.1 percent (-2.8 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*)compared to April 2013. The Honda Division also saw in increase of 1.1 percent with April sales of 118,334. Acura division gained 1.6 percent on April sales of 14,122, with light trucks increasing 35.9 percent for the month on sales of 9,536 units. Year to date American Honda sales reached 457,810.Acura light trucks set April record, continue unprecedented growth in 2014
Honda
In the first four months of 2014, Honda continued its retail sales momentum despite an environment punctuated by a handful of companies applying heavy incentives and a significant reliance on fleet sales. Honda enjoyed steady growth in April with CR-V setting a new sales record, and Accord and Civic enjoying gains.
CR-V recorded sales of 28,485, up 7.4 percent for a new April record
Accord posted April sales of 34,124, an increase of 1.7 percent
Civic was up 4.4 percent to 27,611 units vs. April 2013
"After a few truly chilling winter months, it's great to see the warmer spring weather begin to liberate our customers and spark record sales of CR-V and solid sales results across the lineup," said Jeff Conrad, Honda division senior vice president and general manager. "More than any other automaker our success is based on one customer at a time going down to their Honda dealer to purchase a new vehicle, and in April, we see the power of our retail sales strategy at work."Accord posted April sales of 34,124, an increase of 1.7 percent
Civic was up 4.4 percent to 27,611 units vs. April 2013
Acura
Acura light trucks continue to sell well above last year's pace, led by the hot-selling MDX and RDX. However, vehicle supply is becoming a factor as Acura begins winding down production of TSX and TL models in preparation for the new TLX models, which are scheduled to hit the ground later this year.
Acura division sales increased 1.6 percent vs. 2013 with 14,122 units sold in April
Acura trucks set a new April sales record with an increase of 35.9 percent on sales of 9,536
MDX posted another major increase with sales up 80 percent in April
RDX sales increased for an unprecedented 24th month in a row, climbing 6.3 percent
"With RDX posting two solid years of continuous growth and MDX sustaining its hot sales pace, our Acura SUVs continue to set the standard in the luxury light truck segment," said Mike Accavitti, Acura division senior vice president and general manager. "In a few short months, we will unleash the all-new 2015 Acura TLX to reestablish Acura's reputation for thrilling luxury performance sedans and establish the Acura brand as a force to be reckoned with in the luxury segment."Acura trucks set a new April sales record with an increase of 35.9 percent on sales of 9,536
MDX posted another major increase with sales up 80 percent in April
RDX sales increased for an unprecedented 24th month in a row, climbing 6.3 percent
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Wow, only 353 RLX sales in April? Ok, it's time to put this dying dog down. Seriously, it's only a year old and despite aggressive marketing, it's a complete and total sales flop. The ILX at least has a chance to improve with new powertrains. But the RLX? needs to be discontinued. Once the TLX comes out, the RLX will drop down to double digits. Acura should have kept the TSX and made the TLX their flagship. They simply cannot sell a 50k+ sedan.
Wow, only 353 RLX sales in April? Ok, it's time to put this dying dog down. Seriously, it's only a year old and despite aggressive marketing, it's a complete and total sales flop. The ILX at least has a chance to improve with new powertrains. But the RLX? needs to be discontinued. Once the TLX comes out, the RLX will drop down to double digits. Acura should have kept the TSX and made the TLX their flagship. They simply cannot sell a 50k+ sedan.
At least with the ES/GS midsize sedans, there are considerable differences with the FWD vs. RWD, luxury vs. sport, and the overall interior being better in the GS. With the TLX/RLX, the difference seems to be a bit of size and a V6 hybrid.
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They're out of their minds. A loaded FWD RLX is already priced at over 60k. The hybrid hasn't even come out yet, but its bound to push 70k fully loaded. They simply priced this vehicle too high. I don't think its looks are that bad. It has tasteful elegant, non-controversial styling, but it's way overpriced.
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