August 2014 Sales Thread
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Bmw
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported August sales of 32,220 vehicles, an increase of 5.5 percent from the 30,546 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 5.4 percent on sales of 245,974 in the first eight months of 2014 compared to 233,326 in the same period in 2013.
BMW Brand Sales – Best August Ever
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 11.0 percent in August for a total of 27,214 compared to 24,523 vehicles sold in August, 2013. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is up 11.6 percent on sales of 211,005 compared to 188,997 sold in the first eight months of 2013.
“August - and Labor Day in particular – not only mean the end of summer but they’re also the transition to the very important selling season in the final four months of the year and the strong results posted by both new and pre-owned BMW are the best indicator of what we can expect,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “Topping 200,000 sales in the U.S. in the first eight months of this year is our new benchmark and I’m especially pleased to see the results for our born-electric BMW i3 and we look forward to the sales launch of the new M4 Convertible next month.”
To see and hear more of Ludwig Willisch's perspective on the August sales results, click here.
BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles – Best August Ever
In August, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) increased 15.6 percent to 19,318 vehicles compared to the 16,706 vehicles sold in August, 2013. Year-to-date, BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) are up 13.4 percent on sales of 134,141 compared to 118,259 sold in the first eight months of 2013.
MINI Brand Sales
For August, MINI USA reports 5,006 automobiles, a decrease of 16.9 percent from the 6,023 sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI USA reported a sales total of 34,969 automobiles, a decrease of 21.1 percent from the 44,329 automobiles sold in the first eight months of 2013.
MINI Pre-Owned Vehicles – Best Month Ever
In August, MINI used automobiles (including MINI NEXT certified pre-owned and pre-owned) reported sales of 2,561 automobiles, an increase of 17.4 percent from the 2,182 sold in August, 2013. Year-to-date, MINI used automobiles (including MINI NEXT certified pre-owned) reported sales of 17,015 automobiles, an increase of 17.5 percent from the 14,480 automobiles sold in the first eight months of 2013.
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Subaru
Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 50,246 vehicle sales for August 2014, a 22 percent increase over August 2013 sales of 41,061. August marks the best-ever sales month in company history, breaking the previous record set in July 2014 (45,714).
Year-to-date Subaru sales totaled 333,968 – a 19 percent increase over the same period in 2013. Marking the company’s consistent growth, August 2014 is the 33rd consecutive month that Subaru has seen year-over-year growth.
Following their first full month on sale, the all-new Subaru Legacy and Outback each set sales records for the month. Outback had its best August ever while Legacy posted its best month since August 1995. Additionally, August 2014 saw the best month ever for the Subaru Forester and XV Crosstrek.
“We are thrilled to have hit this milestone in August”, said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “Thanks to our strong products and continued accolades, our sales momentum is strong and I am confident that Subaru will achieve an all-time sales record for 2014.”
“We are very pleased with the strong retail traffic and demand for our vehicles,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales. “Our retailers continue to sell at record levels of efficiency and we cannot thank them enough for their outstanding sales efforts,” Walters continued.
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Mazda
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported August U.S. sales of 31,305 vehicles, representing an increase of 11.4 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through August are up 9.6 percent versus last year, with 216,973 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.
"Mazda6 and CX-5 continue to grow as consumer favorites," said Ron Stettner, vice president of sales, MNAO. "We are seeing customers come out of premium vehicles to get into a Mazda because of the driving dynamics, styling and interior appointments. The quality of our products offer consumers a near-premium experience for a great value."
Key August sales notes:
August 2014 marked Mazda's best August since 2002 (12 years) with 31,305 vehicles sold and an increase of 11.4 percent year-over-year (YOY).
Mazda6 recorded its best August in nine years (2005) with 5,631 vehicles sold, an increase of 32.5 percent YOY.
Mazda CX-5 saw its best August ever with 10,709 vehicles sold and an increase of 25.9 percent YOY. August 2014 is the second-best month of CX-5 sales, ever.
SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY proves to be the key between performance and fuel efficiency as customers demand a no compromise solution. More than 86.9 percent of Mazdas sold in August were equipped with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY.
Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) August sales of 4,469 vehicles, up 22.0 percent YOY. Year-to-date CPO sales are up 16 percent versus last year, with 28,758 vehicles sold.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported August sales of 3,567 vehicles, up 23.0 percent versus August of last year and the 19th consecutive month of YOY growth. August 2014 also marked the best-ever month of Mazda3 sales with 2,203 vehicles sold.August 2014 marked Mazda's best August since 2002 (12 years) with 31,305 vehicles sold and an increase of 11.4 percent year-over-year (YOY).
Mazda6 recorded its best August in nine years (2005) with 5,631 vehicles sold, an increase of 32.5 percent YOY.
Mazda CX-5 saw its best August ever with 10,709 vehicles sold and an increase of 25.9 percent YOY. August 2014 is the second-best month of CX-5 sales, ever.
SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY proves to be the key between performance and fuel efficiency as customers demand a no compromise solution. More than 86.9 percent of Mazdas sold in August were equipped with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY.
Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) August sales of 4,469 vehicles, up 22.0 percent YOY. Year-to-date CPO sales are up 16 percent versus last year, with 28,758 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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Can we have a fun car summary?
208 GTRs
3 LFAS to lucky new owners
Any M4 numbers out there? I am in DC today and a couple of 30 year old guys were enjoying the town in a well speced one (deep gray with gloss black wheels and red leather), stunning car.
208 GTRs
3 LFAS to lucky new owners
Any M4 numbers out there? I am in DC today and a couple of 30 year old guys were enjoying the town in a well speced one (deep gray with gloss black wheels and red leather), stunning car.
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- Despite Fiat struggling, Maserati, Jeep, Ram and Even Chrysler helps them tremendously
- That new Macan must be making Porsche squirm with excitement
- Despite few Mitsubishi dealers, they must be happy about their August
- Lexus cruising right along, soon to giving BMW, Benz and Audi the F
- Despite sexy revamped line-ups, JLR not doing so hot
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No they weren't either. That's the shocking thing. On truecar in my area, it's typical what it has been (around 7% discount). And Honda was less than 1/2 of what the industry's average incentive was.
they definitely won't meet 50k again. That's an absurd #.
they definitely won't meet 50k again. That's an absurd #.
