March 2016 Sales Thread
04-01-16, 06:33 AM
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Chevrolet and GMC Make GM the Hottest Retail Automaker in the Industry
2016-04-01
*GM’s retail market share increased one percentage point in the first quarter of 2016 to an estimated 16.4 percent
*Chevrolet’s hot hand continues: March retail sales up 7 percent year over year; first quarter retail share up about one percentage point
*Best March retail sales for GMC since 2005, up 13 percent
*Best first quarter retail sales for Buick since 2004
*Rental deliveries down 14,000 units year over year, or 33 percent
*Commercial deliveries up for 29th consecutive month
DETROIT – General Motors (NYSE: GM) delivered 193,524 vehicles in March to individual or “retail” customers, up 6 percent year over year, driven by a 7 percent increase at Chevrolet and a 13 percent increase at GMC. The strong performance of these two brands has helped GM grow retail deliveries every month since April 2015. Despite significant reductions in daily rental units, total sales were up one percent.
GM’s first quarter sales results versus a year ago underscore the company’s momentum:
*Retail deliveries were up 7 percent, with cars up 14 percent and trucks up 8 percent; total sales were equal to a year ago
*Retail market share was up a full percentage point
*Commercial deliveries were up 9 percent and have increased year over year for 29 consecutive months
*Sales to Government customers were up 23 percent
*Daily rental sales were down approximately 43,000 units year over year, or about 36 percent
Chevrolet has been the main engine of growth. The brand’s retail sales were up 10 percent in the first quarter versus a year ago, and its retail market share was up full point year over year to an estimated 11 percent.
“The strong retail and Commercial sales GM has been delivering are the result of a multi-year strategy to strengthen our brands, attract new customers and grow profitably,” said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president of Sales Operations. “We are growing retail sales faster than the industry, and we are doing it with disciplined incentives and inventories, and lower rental deliveries. Our business is very healthy, and we are going to manage it with conviction to keep it that way.”
GM North America President Alan Batey discussed how GM is growing its retail sales and bucking industry trends around fleet sales, incentives and inventories at a March 23 investor conference hosted by Bank of America/Merrill Lynch.
Among the highlights:
*GM’s focus on higher margin retail and Commercial sales is enabled by strategic reductions in daily rental deliveries, which will continue through 2016.
*GM is able to maintain Average Transaction Prices (ATP) above the industry average thanks to disciplined incentive spending, smart product bets in the car and crossover segments, and the industry’s most successful truck strategy.
*Well-managed inventory levels support disciplined incentive spending.
*GM’s customer loyalty rates have surpassed pre-recession levels.
These strategies will help GM make the most of today’s strong – and sustainable – industry:
“The underlying strength of the U.S. economy is very positive for auto sales,” said Mustafa Mohatarem, GM’s chief economist. “We expect historically low interest rates, strong employment, rising wages and stable fuel prices to continue for the foreseeable future. The Fed’s decision to delay interest rate hikes should extend the current sales cycle, and allow the auto industry to continue to lead the overall U.S. economic recovery, as it has throughout the current cycle.”
http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/n...1-gmsales.html
2016-04-01
*GM’s retail market share increased one percentage point in the first quarter of 2016 to an estimated 16.4 percent
*Chevrolet’s hot hand continues: March retail sales up 7 percent year over year; first quarter retail share up about one percentage point
*Best March retail sales for GMC since 2005, up 13 percent
*Best first quarter retail sales for Buick since 2004
*Rental deliveries down 14,000 units year over year, or 33 percent
*Commercial deliveries up for 29th consecutive month
DETROIT – General Motors (NYSE: GM) delivered 193,524 vehicles in March to individual or “retail” customers, up 6 percent year over year, driven by a 7 percent increase at Chevrolet and a 13 percent increase at GMC. The strong performance of these two brands has helped GM grow retail deliveries every month since April 2015. Despite significant reductions in daily rental units, total sales were up one percent.
GM’s first quarter sales results versus a year ago underscore the company’s momentum:
*Retail deliveries were up 7 percent, with cars up 14 percent and trucks up 8 percent; total sales were equal to a year ago
*Retail market share was up a full percentage point
*Commercial deliveries were up 9 percent and have increased year over year for 29 consecutive months
*Sales to Government customers were up 23 percent
*Daily rental sales were down approximately 43,000 units year over year, or about 36 percent
Chevrolet has been the main engine of growth. The brand’s retail sales were up 10 percent in the first quarter versus a year ago, and its retail market share was up full point year over year to an estimated 11 percent.
“The strong retail and Commercial sales GM has been delivering are the result of a multi-year strategy to strengthen our brands, attract new customers and grow profitably,” said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president of Sales Operations. “We are growing retail sales faster than the industry, and we are doing it with disciplined incentives and inventories, and lower rental deliveries. Our business is very healthy, and we are going to manage it with conviction to keep it that way.”
GM North America President Alan Batey discussed how GM is growing its retail sales and bucking industry trends around fleet sales, incentives and inventories at a March 23 investor conference hosted by Bank of America/Merrill Lynch.
Among the highlights:
*GM’s focus on higher margin retail and Commercial sales is enabled by strategic reductions in daily rental deliveries, which will continue through 2016.
*GM is able to maintain Average Transaction Prices (ATP) above the industry average thanks to disciplined incentive spending, smart product bets in the car and crossover segments, and the industry’s most successful truck strategy.
*Well-managed inventory levels support disciplined incentive spending.
*GM’s customer loyalty rates have surpassed pre-recession levels.
These strategies will help GM make the most of today’s strong – and sustainable – industry:
“The underlying strength of the U.S. economy is very positive for auto sales,” said Mustafa Mohatarem, GM’s chief economist. “We expect historically low interest rates, strong employment, rising wages and stable fuel prices to continue for the foreseeable future. The Fed’s decision to delay interest rate hikes should extend the current sales cycle, and allow the auto industry to continue to lead the overall U.S. economic recovery, as it has throughout the current cycle.”
http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/n...1-gmsales.html
04-01-16, 06:34 AM
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FCA US LLC Reports March 2016 U.S. Sales Increased 8 Percent; Best March Sales Since 2006
*Jeep® brand sales up 15 percent; best March sales ever
*Jeep Compass sales up 53 percent; best March sales ever
*Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Renegade and Jeep Cherokee post best March sales ever
*Dodge brand sales up 11 percent; Dodge Journey logs best March sales ever
*Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City post best March sales ever
April 1, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 213,187 units, a 8 percent increase compared with sales in March 2015 (197,261 units), and the group’s best March sales in a decade.
The Jeep®, Dodge 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 15 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA US brand during the month.
“Strong Jeep and Ram brand sales gave us a fast start to the important spring selling season and extended our year-over-year monthly sales gains to six full years,” said Reid Bigland, Senior Vice President - Sales, FCA - North America. “As consumers continue to shift their buying preference toward utility vehicles and trucks, they are walking directly into the FCA wheelhouse.”
Eight FCA US vehicles set records in the month of March, including the Jeep Compass, which posted its best March sales ever. In addition, Dodge Journey, the Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster Van, Ram ProMaster City, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Renegade each posted their best March sales ever. On the brand side, the Jeep brand recorded its best March sales ever.
FCA US finished the month of March with an 82-day supply of inventory (644,474 units). U.S. industry sales figures for March are internally projected at an estimated 17.1 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).
http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/new...id=17427&mid=1
*Jeep® brand sales up 15 percent; best March sales ever
*Jeep Compass sales up 53 percent; best March sales ever
*Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Renegade and Jeep Cherokee post best March sales ever
*Dodge brand sales up 11 percent; Dodge Journey logs best March sales ever
*Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City post best March sales ever
April 1, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 213,187 units, a 8 percent increase compared with sales in March 2015 (197,261 units), and the group’s best March sales in a decade.
The Jeep®, Dodge 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 15 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA US brand during the month.
“Strong Jeep and Ram brand sales gave us a fast start to the important spring selling season and extended our year-over-year monthly sales gains to six full years,” said Reid Bigland, Senior Vice President - Sales, FCA - North America. “As consumers continue to shift their buying preference toward utility vehicles and trucks, they are walking directly into the FCA wheelhouse.”
Eight FCA US vehicles set records in the month of March, including the Jeep Compass, which posted its best March sales ever. In addition, Dodge Journey, the Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster Van, Ram ProMaster City, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Renegade each posted their best March sales ever. On the brand side, the Jeep brand recorded its best March sales ever.
FCA US finished the month of March with an 82-day supply of inventory (644,474 units). U.S. industry sales figures for March are internally projected at an estimated 17.1 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).
http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/new...id=17427&mid=1
04-01-16, 07:25 AM
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Apr 1, 2016 | DEARBORN, Mich.
Ford Posts Best March U.S. Sales in 10 Years, Best First-Quarter Results since 2006
*Ford Motor Company U.S. sales of 254,711 vehicles for March up 8 percent versus last year; first quarter sales total 645,626 vehicles – up 9 percent
*Ford brand SUVs reach best first quarter sales start in company history, best March sales since 2001 – March Edge sales up 49 percent, Escape grows 8 percent and Explorer gains 4 percent
*Ford F-Series sales up 9 percent, for best March and first quarter start in a decade; commercial vans produce best March sales in 38 years, led by record Transit sales
*Lincoln sales grew 11 percent, thanks to the brand’s best March performance for sport utility vehicles since 2001; Lincoln brand SUVs up 27 percent in first quarter
DEARBORN, Mich., April 1, 2016 – Ford Motor Company sold 254,711 vehicles in the U.S. in March – an 8 percent gain versus a year ago – while first quarter sales of 645,626 vehicles were up 9 percent. This represents the company’s best sales performance for March and first quarter since 2006.
Total Ford brand SUVs are off to their best start in company history, with first quarter total sales of 188,100 – up 15 percent versus a year ago. March SUV sales also were up 13 percent with 72,872 SUVs sold, marking the best March performance in 15 years. For the month, Edge was up 49 percent, Escape was up 8 percent and Explorer was up 4 percent.
F-Series sales exceeded 70,000 in March, with 73,884 trucks sold. 2007 is the last time F-Series broke the 70,000 mark this early in the year. F-Series sales rose 9 percent versus last year, marking their best March performance since 2006. For the quarter, F-Series sales totaled 186,121 – up 5 percent.
"Customers continue buying high-end SUVs and trucks, helping the Ford brand increase its average transaction prices by more than $1,600 per vehicle in March – nearly double the industry average,” said Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “We have been seeing solid sales momentum in the first quarter across our entire portfolio, with car, SUV and truck sales up across the board."
Cars were up 1 percent, SUVs grew 16 percent and trucks rose 9 percent to start the year.
Commercial van sales also rose in the first quarter totaling 58,738 vehicles, representing a 22 percent increase versus a year ago.
Commercial van sales for the month tallied 24,330 vehicles for America’s top-selling commercial vehicle brand, fueled by Transit, up 53 percent, with 14,895 sales – Ford’s best commercial van month in 38 years. With 36,022 vans sold in first quarter, Transit van sales are up 57 percent to start the year.
Lincoln sales were up 11 percent in March, while average transaction prices for the brand were up more than $2,100 – almost four times the rate of growth of the overall luxury segment.
Much of the growth came from 6,428 Lincoln SUV sales – a 28 percent gain. First-quarter Lincoln SUV sales increased 27 percent, marking Lincoln SUVs best sales performance for March and the first quarter since 2001.
https://media.ford.com/content/fordm...016-sales.html
Ford Posts Best March U.S. Sales in 10 Years, Best First-Quarter Results since 2006
*Ford Motor Company U.S. sales of 254,711 vehicles for March up 8 percent versus last year; first quarter sales total 645,626 vehicles – up 9 percent
*Ford brand SUVs reach best first quarter sales start in company history, best March sales since 2001 – March Edge sales up 49 percent, Escape grows 8 percent and Explorer gains 4 percent
*Ford F-Series sales up 9 percent, for best March and first quarter start in a decade; commercial vans produce best March sales in 38 years, led by record Transit sales
*Lincoln sales grew 11 percent, thanks to the brand’s best March performance for sport utility vehicles since 2001; Lincoln brand SUVs up 27 percent in first quarter
DEARBORN, Mich., April 1, 2016 – Ford Motor Company sold 254,711 vehicles in the U.S. in March – an 8 percent gain versus a year ago – while first quarter sales of 645,626 vehicles were up 9 percent. This represents the company’s best sales performance for March and first quarter since 2006.
Total Ford brand SUVs are off to their best start in company history, with first quarter total sales of 188,100 – up 15 percent versus a year ago. March SUV sales also were up 13 percent with 72,872 SUVs sold, marking the best March performance in 15 years. For the month, Edge was up 49 percent, Escape was up 8 percent and Explorer was up 4 percent.
F-Series sales exceeded 70,000 in March, with 73,884 trucks sold. 2007 is the last time F-Series broke the 70,000 mark this early in the year. F-Series sales rose 9 percent versus last year, marking their best March performance since 2006. For the quarter, F-Series sales totaled 186,121 – up 5 percent.
"Customers continue buying high-end SUVs and trucks, helping the Ford brand increase its average transaction prices by more than $1,600 per vehicle in March – nearly double the industry average,” said Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “We have been seeing solid sales momentum in the first quarter across our entire portfolio, with car, SUV and truck sales up across the board."
Cars were up 1 percent, SUVs grew 16 percent and trucks rose 9 percent to start the year.
Commercial van sales also rose in the first quarter totaling 58,738 vehicles, representing a 22 percent increase versus a year ago.
Commercial van sales for the month tallied 24,330 vehicles for America’s top-selling commercial vehicle brand, fueled by Transit, up 53 percent, with 14,895 sales – Ford’s best commercial van month in 38 years. With 36,022 vans sold in first quarter, Transit van sales are up 57 percent to start the year.
Lincoln sales were up 11 percent in March, while average transaction prices for the brand were up more than $2,100 – almost four times the rate of growth of the overall luxury segment.
Much of the growth came from 6,428 Lincoln SUV sales – a 28 percent gain. First-quarter Lincoln SUV sales increased 27 percent, marking Lincoln SUVs best sales performance for March and the first quarter since 2001.
https://media.ford.com/content/fordm...016-sales.html
04-01-16, 07:28 AM
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Nissan coming in hot with another uncelebratory press release for a very celebratory circumstance:
Apr. 1, 2016
Nissan Group reports March 2016 U.S. sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for March 2016 of 163,559 units, an increase of 13 percent over the prior year and a best month ever record.
Nissan highlights:
Nissan Division finished March with 149,784 sales, up 13 percent, a best month ever record.
*Overall sales of Nissan crossovers, trucks and SUVs set a best month ever record, up 9 percent.
*Sales of the Rogue crossover set a best month ever record with sales 27,713, up 1 percent.
*Sales of the Murano crossover increased 56 percent to 8,657.
*Nissan’s total car sales set a best month ever record with 88,278 in sales, up 16 percent.
*Sales of the Sentra compact sedan increased 23 percent to 26,201, setting a March record.
*Nissan Versa sales increased to 12 percent to 16,255, setting a March record.
*Nissan Maxima sales climbed to 6,588, up 139%.
http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/u...2016-u-s-sales
Apr. 1, 2016
Nissan Group reports March 2016 U.S. sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for March 2016 of 163,559 units, an increase of 13 percent over the prior year and a best month ever record.
Nissan highlights:
Nissan Division finished March with 149,784 sales, up 13 percent, a best month ever record.
*Overall sales of Nissan crossovers, trucks and SUVs set a best month ever record, up 9 percent.
*Sales of the Rogue crossover set a best month ever record with sales 27,713, up 1 percent.
*Sales of the Murano crossover increased 56 percent to 8,657.
*Nissan’s total car sales set a best month ever record with 88,278 in sales, up 16 percent.
*Sales of the Sentra compact sedan increased 23 percent to 26,201, setting a March record.
*Nissan Versa sales increased to 12 percent to 16,255, setting a March record.
*Nissan Maxima sales climbed to 6,588, up 139%.
http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/u...2016-u-s-sales
04-01-16, 08:36 AM
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Was expecting bigger gains out of the RX. Still a huge number though!
Toyota Motor Sales Reports March 2016 Sales
*TMS, Toyota, and Lexus divisions set March sales record in light trucks
*RAV4 up over 15 percent
*Lexus LUV sales up 9.5 percent
April 01, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif. (April 1, 2016) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported March 2016 sales of 219,842 units, a decrease of 2.7 percent from March 2015 on a volume basis. With two more selling days in March 2016 compared to March 2015, sales were down 9.9 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.
Toyota division posted March 2016 sales of 189,644 units, down 2.7 percent on a volume basis and 9.9 percent on a DSR basis.
"Trucks hauled the industry to see the best March in over a decade," said Bill Fay, Toyota division group vice president and general manager. "For the Toyota division, light trucks, mostly supported by record sales of RAV4 and Highlander, posted best-ever March and first quarter sales."
Lexus posted sales of 30,198 units, down 2.8 percent on a volume basis and 10 percent on a DSR basis.
“Lexus continues to be well-positioned with our fresh LUV lineup to meet the increasing customer demand for crossover and utility vehicles in the luxury market,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “Our NX posted its best-ever month, and the all new RX posted its best-month since launch. In addition, the new LX was up 45.7 percent”
March 2016 Highlights:
*Camry posts sales of nearly 37,000 units
*Corolla posts sales of 32,556 units
*TMS, Toyota, and Lexus divisions all post new March record for light truck sales
*RAV4 sales rose 15.1 percent; a best-ever March and first quarter
*Highlander up 14.6 percent; a best-ever March and first quarter
*4Runner up 11 percent
*Tacoma up 11.3 percent for the month
*Lexus luxury utility vehicles up 9.5 percent for the month
*NX up nearly 25 percent for the month
*RX posts sales of 9,648 units, up over 5 percent for the month
*LX up almost 46 percent for the month
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...es+release.htm
Toyota Motor Sales Reports March 2016 Sales
*TMS, Toyota, and Lexus divisions set March sales record in light trucks
*RAV4 up over 15 percent
*Lexus LUV sales up 9.5 percent
April 01, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif. (April 1, 2016) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported March 2016 sales of 219,842 units, a decrease of 2.7 percent from March 2015 on a volume basis. With two more selling days in March 2016 compared to March 2015, sales were down 9.9 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.
Toyota division posted March 2016 sales of 189,644 units, down 2.7 percent on a volume basis and 9.9 percent on a DSR basis.
"Trucks hauled the industry to see the best March in over a decade," said Bill Fay, Toyota division group vice president and general manager. "For the Toyota division, light trucks, mostly supported by record sales of RAV4 and Highlander, posted best-ever March and first quarter sales."
Lexus posted sales of 30,198 units, down 2.8 percent on a volume basis and 10 percent on a DSR basis.
“Lexus continues to be well-positioned with our fresh LUV lineup to meet the increasing customer demand for crossover and utility vehicles in the luxury market,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “Our NX posted its best-ever month, and the all new RX posted its best-month since launch. In addition, the new LX was up 45.7 percent”
March 2016 Highlights:
*Camry posts sales of nearly 37,000 units
*Corolla posts sales of 32,556 units
*TMS, Toyota, and Lexus divisions all post new March record for light truck sales
*RAV4 sales rose 15.1 percent; a best-ever March and first quarter
*Highlander up 14.6 percent; a best-ever March and first quarter
*4Runner up 11 percent
*Tacoma up 11.3 percent for the month
*Lexus luxury utility vehicles up 9.5 percent for the month
*NX up nearly 25 percent for the month
*RX posts sales of 9,648 units, up over 5 percent for the month
*LX up almost 46 percent for the month
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...es+release.htm
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Was expecting bigger gains out of the RX. Still a huge number though!
Toyota Motor Sales Reports March 2016 Sales
*TMS, Toyota, and Lexus divisions set March sales record in light trucks
*RAV4 up over 15 percent
*Lexus LUV sales up 9.5 percent
April 01, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif. (April 1, 2016) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported March 2016 sales of 219,842 units, a decrease of 2.7 percent from March 2015 on a volume basis. With two more selling days in March 2016 compared to March 2015, sales were down 9.9 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.
Toyota division posted March 2016 sales of 189,644 units, down 2.7 percent on a volume basis and 9.9 percent on a DSR basis.
"Trucks hauled the industry to see the best March in over a decade," said Bill Fay, Toyota division group vice president and general manager. "For the Toyota division, light trucks, mostly supported by record sales of RAV4 and Highlander, posted best-ever March and first quarter sales."
Lexus posted sales of 30,198 units, down 2.8 percent on a volume basis and 10 percent on a DSR basis.
“Lexus continues to be well-positioned with our fresh LUV lineup to meet the increasing customer demand for crossover and utility vehicles in the luxury market,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “Our NX posted its best-ever month, and the all new RX posted its best-month since launch. In addition, the new LX was up 45.7 percent”
March 2016 Highlights:
*Camry posts sales of nearly 37,000 units
*Corolla posts sales of 32,556 units
*TMS, Toyota, and Lexus divisions all post new March record for light truck sales
*RAV4 sales rose 15.1 percent; a best-ever March and first quarter
*Highlander up 14.6 percent; a best-ever March and first quarter
*4Runner up 11 percent
*Tacoma up 11.3 percent for the month
*Lexus luxury utility vehicles up 9.5 percent for the month
*NX up nearly 25 percent for the month
*RX posts sales of 9,648 units, up over 5 percent for the month
*LX up almost 46 percent for the month
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...es+release.htm
Toyota Motor Sales Reports March 2016 Sales
*TMS, Toyota, and Lexus divisions set March sales record in light trucks
*RAV4 up over 15 percent
*Lexus LUV sales up 9.5 percent
April 01, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif. (April 1, 2016) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported March 2016 sales of 219,842 units, a decrease of 2.7 percent from March 2015 on a volume basis. With two more selling days in March 2016 compared to March 2015, sales were down 9.9 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.
Toyota division posted March 2016 sales of 189,644 units, down 2.7 percent on a volume basis and 9.9 percent on a DSR basis.
"Trucks hauled the industry to see the best March in over a decade," said Bill Fay, Toyota division group vice president and general manager. "For the Toyota division, light trucks, mostly supported by record sales of RAV4 and Highlander, posted best-ever March and first quarter sales."
Lexus posted sales of 30,198 units, down 2.8 percent on a volume basis and 10 percent on a DSR basis.
“Lexus continues to be well-positioned with our fresh LUV lineup to meet the increasing customer demand for crossover and utility vehicles in the luxury market,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “Our NX posted its best-ever month, and the all new RX posted its best-month since launch. In addition, the new LX was up 45.7 percent”
March 2016 Highlights:
*Camry posts sales of nearly 37,000 units
*Corolla posts sales of 32,556 units
*TMS, Toyota, and Lexus divisions all post new March record for light truck sales
*RAV4 sales rose 15.1 percent; a best-ever March and first quarter
*Highlander up 14.6 percent; a best-ever March and first quarter
*4Runner up 11 percent
*Tacoma up 11.3 percent for the month
*Lexus luxury utility vehicles up 9.5 percent for the month
*NX up nearly 25 percent for the month
*RX posts sales of 9,648 units, up over 5 percent for the month
*LX up almost 46 percent for the month
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...es+release.htm
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Mercedes-Benz USA 2016 March Sales - 28,164 Units
Not a good month for Mercedes either.
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...164-units.html
Mercedes-Benz USA 2016 March Sales - 28,164 Units
ATLANTA, April 1, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported March sales of 28,164, which closes the first-quarter at 75,769, down 3% from last year. Smart contributed 479 units, and Vans reported a best-ever March with 3,072, up 29.1% from the same time last year. MBUSA total sales were 31,715 for March.
"We had a strong first-quarter, laying the foundation for a minimum of nine new model launches in the months ahead," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "We are expecting yet another record year on the strength of our product portfolio."
Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in March included the C-Class, GLC and GLE model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 6,658, followed by the new GLC sales of 4,871. The new GLE rounded out the top three with 4,730 units sold.
Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 1,857 units in March, up 60.2% from last year (1,159), while the brand's BlueTEC diesel lineup finished the month at 310.
Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 9,380, up 2.4% from the 9,163 units sold the same month last year. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 29,303 vehicles, an increase of 3%.
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...164-units.html
Mercedes-Benz USA 2016 March Sales - 28,164 Units
ATLANTA, April 1, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported March sales of 28,164, which closes the first-quarter at 75,769, down 3% from last year. Smart contributed 479 units, and Vans reported a best-ever March with 3,072, up 29.1% from the same time last year. MBUSA total sales were 31,715 for March.
"We had a strong first-quarter, laying the foundation for a minimum of nine new model launches in the months ahead," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "We are expecting yet another record year on the strength of our product portfolio."
Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in March included the C-Class, GLC and GLE model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 6,658, followed by the new GLC sales of 4,871. The new GLE rounded out the top three with 4,730 units sold.
Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 1,857 units in March, up 60.2% from last year (1,159), while the brand's BlueTEC diesel lineup finished the month at 310.
Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 9,380, up 2.4% from the 9,163 units sold the same month last year. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 29,303 vehicles, an increase of 3%.
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BMW Group U.S. Reports March 2016 Sales
BMW even more so.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...300244859.html
BMW Group U.S. Reports March 2016 Sales
- BMW brand sales decrease 12.5 percent
- MINI brand sales decrease 18.3 percent
- BMW Motorcycle sales increase 19.6 percent
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 12.5 percent in March for a total of 30,033 compared to 34,310 vehicles sold in March, 2015. Year-to-date, BMW brand is down 10.0 percent on sales of 70,613 compared to 78,492 sold in the first three months of 2015.
Of particular note in March, were strong increases in the sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles, in particular the BMW X1 and the BMW X3. The popular new BMW 7 Series continues its sales success, increasing by 16.1 percent over March 2015.
"It's been a tumultuous first quarter of the year for business in the U.S. with plenty of volatility even in the premium vehicle segment," said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. "The desire for premium Sports Activity Vehicles continues accelerating at a strong pace in the U.S. and I'm very pleased that our SAV plant in South Carolina will make another production increase in the months ahead to help us satisfy the ever-growing demand for our X models."
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BMW Group Sales
In total, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported March sales of 34,795 vehicles, a decrease of 13.3 percent from the 40,139 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales are down 10.8 percent on sales of 81,452 in the first three months of 2016 compared to 91,269 in the same period in 2015.
MINI Brand Sales
For March, MINI USA reported 4,762 automobiles sold, a decrease of 18.3 percent from the 5,829 sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI USA reported a total of 10,839 automobiles sold, a decrease of 15.2 percent from 12,777 automobiles sold in the first three months of 2015.
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BMW Group U.S. Reports March 2016 Sales
- BMW brand sales decrease 12.5 percent
- MINI brand sales decrease 18.3 percent
- BMW Motorcycle sales increase 19.6 percent
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 12.5 percent in March for a total of 30,033 compared to 34,310 vehicles sold in March, 2015. Year-to-date, BMW brand is down 10.0 percent on sales of 70,613 compared to 78,492 sold in the first three months of 2015.
Of particular note in March, were strong increases in the sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles, in particular the BMW X1 and the BMW X3. The popular new BMW 7 Series continues its sales success, increasing by 16.1 percent over March 2015.
"It's been a tumultuous first quarter of the year for business in the U.S. with plenty of volatility even in the premium vehicle segment," said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. "The desire for premium Sports Activity Vehicles continues accelerating at a strong pace in the U.S. and I'm very pleased that our SAV plant in South Carolina will make another production increase in the months ahead to help us satisfy the ever-growing demand for our X models."
To see and hear more of Ludwig Willisch's business perspective click here.
BMW Group Sales
In total, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported March sales of 34,795 vehicles, a decrease of 13.3 percent from the 40,139 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales are down 10.8 percent on sales of 81,452 in the first three months of 2016 compared to 91,269 in the same period in 2015.
MINI Brand Sales
For March, MINI USA reported 4,762 automobiles sold, a decrease of 18.3 percent from the 5,829 sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI USA reported a total of 10,839 automobiles sold, a decrease of 15.2 percent from 12,777 automobiles sold in the first three months of 2015.
04-02-16, 09:42 AM
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wouldn't be surprised if many people are getting tax return 'surprises' which are making them hold back on luxury purchases.
