December/2016 Year End Sales Thread
12-26-16, 08:01 AM
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December/2016 Year End Sales Thread
Sales races to watch in the final stretch
Here are some intriguing races to watch as this strong sales year winds down
December 26, 2016 @ 12:01 am
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Yes, 2016 will go down as another big year for the U.S. auto industry. The question is whether it will go down as another record year.Shares
Honda CR-VSend us a LetterHave an opinion about this story? Click here to submit a Letter to the Editor, and we may publish it in print.Following a strong November showing, total U.S. sales through 11 months this year have surpassed those through the same point in 2015, which went down as the strongest sales year on record. But the difference is razor-thin -- just 6,418 units.
J.D. Power and LMC Automotive, in a forecast released Thursday, said 2016 should reach 17.5 million vehicles sold, breaking 2015's annual sales record by only about 26,000 units.
That would mark a seventh straight year of increases. The last time that happened was more than a century ago, in a streak spurred by Ford's Model T.
"This year will be remembered for strong retail sales and record transaction prices," said Deirdre Borrego, general manager of automotive data and analytics at J.D. Power and Associates, in a statement. "However, elevated inventories, a slow model-year transition and record incentive levels point to the challenges the industry will face in 2017. Going forward, automakers must maintain production and pricing discipline to achieve profitability, which is easier said than done."
The industry sales record isn't the only race to keep an eye on when the final figures are released on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Here are some other notable races through November:
Toyota: 1.90 million (-1.2%)
Chevrolet: 1.88 million (-2.7%)
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Ram: 492,254 (+11%)
GMC: 483,213 (-3.1%)
> Top crossoverThe Honda CR-V is in a position to finish another year as the top-selling crossover in the country, but the Toyota RAV4 has been gaining fast. Honda CR-V: 319,557 (+1.6%)
Toyota RAV4: 314,925 (+11%)
Nissan Rogue: 289,427 (+11%)
Ford Escape: 281,281 (+1%)
Source: Automotive News Data Center
Lexus: 290,046 (-4.3%)
BMW: 280,339 (-10%)
Acura: 144,212 (-10%)
Toyota Camry
Toyota Corolla: 346,999 (+3.7%)
Honda Civic: 335,445 (+11%)
Honda Accord: 311,352 (-2.9%)
01-04-17, 07:24 AM
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Nissan Group reports December and 2016 calendar year U.S. sales
2016
2015
% Change
Total December sales (units)
152,743
139,300
+9.7
Nissan Division sales
134,545
124,207
+8.3
INFINITI sales*
18,198
15,093
+20.6
Calendar Year Total Sales (units)
1,564,423
1,484,918
+5.4
Nissan Division sales
1,426,130
1,351,420
+5.5
INFINITI Sales*
138,239
133,498
+3.6
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for December 2016 of 152,743 units, an increase of 9.7 percent over the prior year and a December record. For calendar year 2016, Nissan set an all-time record with 1,564,423 total U.S. sales, an increase of 5.4 percent. Nissan Division calendar year highlights:
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2016
2015
% Change
Total December sales (units)
152,743
139,300
+9.7
Nissan Division sales
134,545
124,207
+8.3
INFINITI sales*
18,198
15,093
+20.6
Calendar Year Total Sales (units)
1,564,423
1,484,918
+5.4
Nissan Division sales
1,426,130
1,351,420
+5.5
INFINITI Sales*
138,239
133,498
+3.6
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for December 2016 of 152,743 units, an increase of 9.7 percent over the prior year and a December record. For calendar year 2016, Nissan set an all-time record with 1,564,423 total U.S. sales, an increase of 5.4 percent. Nissan Division calendar year highlights:
- In 2016, Nissan Division set an all-time record with 1,426,130 total sales, up 5.5 percent.
- For the first time, the Rogue crossover was Nissan's top-selling model with 329,904 sales, an increase of 14.9 percent.
- In 2016, Nissan trucks, SUVs and crossovers set an all-time record with 668,948 total sales, a 16.2 percent increase over the prior year.
- Nissan set annual sales records for Rogue, Murano, NV200 and NV.
- Nissan Division sold a December-record 134,545 vehicles, up 8.3 percent.
- Sales of Nissan crossovers, trucks and SUVs also set a December record, up 35.6 percent.
- Rogue crossover sales set an all-time record at 40,477, an increase of 52.9 percent.
- Pathfinder SUV sales increased 12 percent to 9,368, also a December record.
- Significant gains were also made by TITAN (+331.8 percent), Armada (+114 percent) and Murano (+11.3 percent)
- Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF rose 41 percent to 1,899 in December.
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01-04-17, 07:26 AM
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http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2017/jan/0104-gmsales.html
Chevrolet and GM Lead U.S. Retail Sales and Share Gains in 2016
DETROIT — General Motors (NYSE: GM) sold 249,983 vehicles in December to individual or “retail” customers in the U.S., up more than 3 percent from last year. Based on initial estimates, GM was the fastest growing full-line automaker in December and in 2016, led by strong retail sales gains at Chevrolet. GM turned in its best U.S. December retail sales performance since 2007.2017-01-04
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- 2016 GM U.S. retail market share grew 0.5 points
- 2016 GM U.S. retail sales up nearly 2 percent
- Chevrolet December U.S. retail sales up 8 percent
- December Commercial sales up to highest level since 2007
Chevrolet’s December retail sales jumped by 8 percent, keeping Chevrolet the industry’s fastest-growing brand. Chevrolet posted its best December retail sales performance since 2005 and its best calendar year retail performance since 2006.
Based on initial estimates, GM’s December U.S. retail market share rose 0.3 points to 17.6 percent. GM has gained retail market share in 18 of the past 21 months. For the year, GM gained 0.5 points of retail market share, pushing retail market share to 16.8 percent. For 2016, GM was the U.S. retail industry’s fastest-growing manufacturer.
Chevrolet gained an estimated 0.7 points of U.S. retail market share in December to 11.5 percent.GM’s total U.S. sales in December were 319,108, up 10 percent from last year. In December, GM’s total U.S. market share was up 1.5 points to 18.8 percent.
GM’s December U.S. Commercial sales were up more than 1 percent to the highest levels since 2007, reflecting a growing U.S. economy.
“We finished 2016 with a strong December, reflecting the continued strength of GM’s U.S. retail and commercial businesses,” said Kurt McNeil, GM’s vice president of U.S. Sales Operations. “We begin 2017 well positioned to continue growing our U.S. retail business, driven by all-new products like the Chevrolet Equinox and Traverse being launched into key, growing U.S. market segments.”
For 2016, GM’s U.S. retail sales were up nearly 2 percent, compared to last year. GM gained 0.5 points of U.S. retail market share, the largest retail share gain of any automaker. For the year, Chevrolet U.S. retail sales were up more than 3 percent and the brand’s retail share has grown 0.5 points to 11.2 percent. Chevrolet continues to be the U.S. automotive industry’s fastest-growing brand, gaining nearly 1 point of retail market share in the past 2 years.
Buick’s U.S. retail sales grew by nearly 5 percent in 2016, led by the brand’s crossovers, the Encore and Envision. In 2016, Buick gained 0.1 points of U.S. retail share.
GM continues to benefit from the ongoing strength of the U.S. economy and growing U.S. retail demand for its products.
“Key economic indicators, especially consumer confidence, continue to reflect optimism about the U.S. economy and strong customer demand continues to drive a very healthy U.S. auto industry,” said Mustafa Mohatarem, GM’s chief economist. “We believe the U.S. auto industry remains well-positioned for sales to continue at or near record levels in 2017.”
December 2016 Retail Sales and Business Highlights vs. December 2015 (except as noted)
Chevrolet- Colorado was up 20 percent.
- Trax, Equinox and Traverse were up 43 percent, 38 percent and 22 percent, respectively.
- Spark, Impala, Volt, Sonic, Corvette and Malibu were up 210 percent, 95 percent, 76 percent, 50 percent, 10 percent and 6 percent, respectively.
- Volt had its best month and year ever.
- Malibu had its best calendar year sales since 1980.
- Impala had its best December since 2008
- Equinox had its best month ever.
- Traverse had its best December and year ever.
- Colorado had it best December since 2004.
- GMC’s December ATPs reached a December record of $45,209 and a calendar year record of $43,088.
- Acadia, Yukon and Yukon XL were up 31 percent, 2 percent and 2 percent, respectively.
- Canyon was up 25 percent and had its best December and year ever.
- Denali penetration in December was nearly 30 percent, led by Yukon and Yukon XL at 61 percent and 62 percent, respectively.
- Buick had its best year since 2005.
- Encore was up 16 percent.
- Buick dealers sold 3,074 Envisions.
- Escalade was up 8 percent.
- Escalade had its best month since December 2007.
- XT5 had its best month since launch with significantly higher ATPs than its predecessor.
- December ATPs were $56,949, the highest monthly ATP ever.
Average Transaction Prices (ATP)/Incentives (based on JD Power PIN estimates through 12/25/16)
- GM’s ATPs, which reflect retail transaction prices after sales incentives, were $36,386 in December, more than $4,000 above the industry average and up $740 from last month.
- For the year, GM ATPs were $35,371, more than $4,260 above the industry average and up $720 over the 2015 average.
- In December, GM’s incentive spending as a percent of ATP was 13.0 percent, down compared to last month.
- For the year, GM’s incentive spending as a percent of ATP was 11.9 percent, well below the incentive spending of its domestic competitors and many of its global competitors.
Fleet and Commercial
- December daily rental sales were up, but finished 2016 down nearly 74,000 vehicles or 18 percent compared to 2015.
- GM’s daily rental sales in 2016 were 10.7 percent of total GM sales.
- Malibu Commercial deliveries were up 35 percent for the month, large van Commercial deliveries were up 7 percent and large pick-up Commercial deliveries were up 4 percent.
- Federal government sales were up 3 percent for the calendar year.
Industry Sales
- GM estimates that the seasonally adjusted annual selling rate (SAAR) for light vehicles in December was approximately 18.2 million units. On a calendar year-to-date basis, GM estimates the light-vehicle industry was 17.5 million units, a new U.S. calendar year record.
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01-04-17, 07:33 AM
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FCA US Reports 2016 December and Full-year U.S. Sales
- Ram Truck brand sales increase 10 percent compared with same month last year
- Sales of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica up 18 percent compared with previous month of November; the minivan’s best sales month of 2016
- Four Jeep® brand vehicles record sales increases in December; Jeep Renegade sales up 39 percent
- Ram Truck and Jeep brands both record full-year sales increases in 2016 versus 2015
For the full year, the Ram Truck and Jeep® brands each recorded year-over-year sales gains versus sales in 2015. FCA US full-year sales were flat in 2016 compared with sales in 2015.
In December, fleet sales of 36,532 units were down 34 percent year over year as FCA US continues its strategy of reducing its sales to the daily rental segment. Fleet sales represented 19 percent of total FCA US sales in the month. FCA US retail sales of 155,987 units were down 2 percent year over year in December, and represented 81 percent of total sales for the month.
Ram Truck brand sales were up 10 percent in December as the Ram pickup truck and the Ram ProMaster van posted year-over-year increases. Four Jeep brand models recorded increases in December, led by a 39 percent increase in Jeep Renegade sales. With its 13 percent increase, the Jeep Grand Cherokee turned in its best sales month of the year. The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan posted an 18 percent sales gain compared with the previous month of November.
Ram Truck Brand
Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram pickup, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City, were up 10 percent in December versus the same month in 2015. The pickup truck posted a 15 percent year-over-year sales gain while the ProMaster recorded a 13 percent increase in December, the large van’s second best sales month of 2016.
For the full year, Ram Truck brand sales were up 11 percent compared with sales in 2015. The pickup truck turned in a 9 percent year-over-year increase in 2016, while the ProMaster and ProMaster City vans each posted a 45 percent increase in 2016 versus 2015.
Jeep Brand
Jeep brand sales were down 6 percent in December compared with the same month a year ago. However, four Jeep brand models posted sales increases in the month, led by the Jeep Renegade and its 39 percent year-over-year sales gain. The Jeep Grand Cherokee, with its 13 percent increase, turned in its best sales month of 2016. The Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Compass posted December increases as well.
For the full year, Jeep brand sales were up 6 percent compared with sales in 2015. Four Jeep brand vehicles – the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Renegade – posted year-over-year increases for the full year. With sales of 212,273 units, the Grand Cherokee was the volume leader of the Jeep brand in 2016.
Dodge Brand
Dodge brand sales were down 21 percent in December compared with the same month a year ago. However, Dodge Challenger sales increased 15 percent in December versus the same month in 2015, while Dodge Journey sales were up 25 percent. The Dodge brand last month unveiled the new 2017 Dodge Challenger GT, the world’s first and only all-wheel-drive American muscle coupe. The Challenger GT joins the Dodge Charger AWD to complete the Dodge lineup of all-wheel-drive muscle cars, delivering unparalleled year-round performance.
For the full year, the Dodge Grand Caravan minivan and the Dodge Durango full-size SUV each posted sales increases compared with sales in 2015.
Chrysler Brand
Chrysler brand sales were down 32 percent in December compared with the same month a year ago. However, sales of the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan posted an 18 percent sales increase compared with the previous month of November. It was the Pacifica’s best sales month of the year. In addition, the Pacifica in December landed on the Car and Driver “10Best” list and earned a 2017 Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In its first year on sale, the Pacifica posted sales of 62,366 units. Also, the new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 hybrid propulsion system used in the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid last month made the Wards 10 Best Engines list for 2017.
FIAT Brand
FIAT brand sales, which include the Fiat 500, Fiat 500L, Fiat 500X and Fiat 124 Spider, were down 54 percent in December. For the full year, the 500X posted a 3 percent sales increase compared with sales in 2015. The 500X delivers the Italian design and engaging driving dynamics that are synonymous with the FIAT brand. The 500X offers an advanced all-wheel-drive system, functionality, and a full array of safety, comfort and convenience features.
01-04-17, 07:36 AM
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Ford U.S. December Retail Sales up 5 Percent - a 12-Year High; Ford America's Best-Selling Brand for 7th Year
- Ford Motor Company U.S. December sales totaled 239,854 vehicles – up 0.3 percent; retail sales totaled 183,454 vehicles – a 5 percent gain – for the company’s best December retail sales since 2004. Plus:
- Ford sold 87,512 F-Series in December, up 3 percent – the lineup’s best overall sales month in 11 years; vans up 3 percent with 22,302 sold
- Overall Ford brand SUV sales up 5 percent in December, retail up 6 percent
- Lincoln up 18 percent in December on total sales of 12,791 vehicles; cars up 28 percent, and SUVs up 13 percent
- Total 2016 U.S. sales of 2,614,697 vehicles mark Ford Motor Company’s best annual sales in a decade; Ford is America’s best-selling vehicle brand for seventh consecutive year
- Company sold 820,799 pickups in 2016, making F-Series America’s best-selling pickup for 40 years and best-selling vehicle for 35 straight years
- Ford is America’s best-selling truck brand, with 1,077,006 van, pickup and heavy truck sales last year
- Van sales totaled 240,721, a 9 percent increase and making Ford America’s best-selling commercial van for 38 straight years
- Ford SUVs total 772,667, reaching best annual sales since record 2001
- Lincoln sales up 10 percent in 2016
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 4, 2017 – Ford Motor Company’s total December U.S. sales of 239,854 vehicles were up 0.3 percent. Retail sales increased 5 percent last month, with 183,454 vehicles sold – the company’s best December retail performance since 2004.
F-Series sales totaled 87,512 trucks in December, up 3 percent. Strong retail demand for F-150 and the all-new Super Duty contributed to the best overall sales month for F-Series in 11 years. Ford van sales gained 3 percent in December, totaling 22,302 vehicles, for the company’s best-ever December van performance.
December retail sales of Ford brand SUVs were up 6 percent, driving a 5 percent gain in overall SUV sales, with 68,685 vehicles sold. December was Ford’s best SUV sales month since 2002, with gains coming from Edge, Explorer and Expedition.
Overall, Lincoln sales were up 18 percent for the month, with 12,791 vehicles sold. Strong performance from the all-new Lincoln Continental, with 1,845 cars sold, contributed to a 28 percent increase in December car sales for Lincoln versus a year ago. Lincoln MKX sales of 3,527 vehicles – a 19 percent increase – drove a 13 percent rise in Lincoln SUV sales for December.
“December marked Ford’s best retail performance since 2004, with average transaction prices increasing $1,600 for the month – $1,000 more than the industry average,” said Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Thanks to strong customer demand for F-Series, Transit and an all-new lineup of heavy trucks, Ford capped 2016 as America’s best-selling truck brand.
”Meanwhile, the company’s 2016 U.S. sales of 2,614,697 vehicles mark its best results in 10 years. Ford brand sales of 2,502,973 vehicles make Ford America’s best-selling brand for seven straight years.
For 2016, F-Series sales totaled 820,799 trucks, making it America’s best-selling pickup for 40 years straight and best-selling vehicle for 35 years. Ford U.S. truck sales, including vans, pickups and heavy trucks, totaled 1,077,006 vehicles, a 7 percent increase versus a year ago.
The company sold a total of 240,721 vans in 2016 – up 9 percent – making Ford America’s best-selling brand of commercial vans for 38 straight years. Total Transit sales of 143,244 vehicles represent a 22 percent increase for America’s best-selling van.
Ford sold 772,667 SUVs in 2016, marking its best annual performance since record 2001 sales. Escape and Edge had record years with Escape sales of 307,069 and Edge sales totaling 134,588 vehicles.
Lincoln sales totaled 111,724 vehicles for the year – up 10 percent, with gains coming from both cars and SUVs. Lincoln car sales posted an 8 percent gain, while SUVs were up 12 percent for the year.
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01-04-17, 09:15 AM
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http://insidemazda.mazdausa.com/pres...ar-2016-sales/
Mazda Reports December 2016 and Full-Year 2016 Sales
Crossover Volume and Reduced Reliance on Fleet and Incentives Mark Year
January 4, 2017IRVINE, Calif. (January 4, 2017) – Wrapping up a year focused on long-term growth objectives, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported December U.S. sales of 28,754 vehicles, representing a decrease of 1.8 percent versus December of last year. There were 27 selling days in December 2016, versus 28 the year prior. As such, on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis, the company posted an increase of 1.8 percent.
The company also reported calendar year (CY) 2016 total sales (combined fleet and retail) today, totaling 297,773, down 6.7 percent, following a 20-year-high record sales year in CY2015. There were 307 selling days in CY 2016, versus 308 in CY2015; the full-year DSR represented a decrease of 6.4 percent.
“In 2016, we developed a more defined focus on brand value management, which steered our business away from fleet sales and incentive pricing,” said Masahiro Moro, president and CEO of MNAO. “Rather than chasing sales simply for the sake of growth, we will continue to focus on transforming our business operations to deliver an experience that will result in higher customer and dealer loyalty, improved long-term residual value and increased satisfaction at all levels of our business, independent from sales volume numbers.”
Key December and CY2016 sales notes:
- As part of the overall sales strategy, MNAO significantly reduced fleet sales, with 20,359 vehicles sold in CY2016 representing a decrease of 28.0 percent YOY.
- Backing the fleet numbers out of the total vehicles sold, MNAO posted a slight decline in retail-only sales for CY2016, with 277,414 vehicles sold. This number represents a 4.6 percent decrease in sales YOY.
- With crossover SUV sales dominating the sales landscape in CY2016, Mazda’s crossover lineup shone this year. Overall, CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9 posted an increase of 13.6 percent in December. For the year, the three vehicles posted sales up 8.0 percent, with 146,843 vehicles sold in CY2016.
- With much of the U.S. now in the winter months, Mazda‘s i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive system – available optionally on all Mazda crossover SUVs – continues its popularity among crossover SUV buyers, with 63 percent of buyers choosing the option.
- Mazda CX-5 posted its best-ever month in December with 11,989 vehicles sold, making this its fifth best-ever month in CY2016. For the full year, CX-5 sold a record 112,235 vehicles, an increase of 5.0 percent YOY and CX-5’s best-ever sales year.
- Mazda CX-3 completed its first full year of sales, ending the year up 189.7 percent, with 18,557 vehicles sold.
- The all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9 launched during CY2016 and posted its best December since 2012, with 2,594 vehicles sold. This number represents an increase of 115.5 percent YOY.
- The Mazda MX-5 Miata finished December up 3.8% YOY, with 733 vehicles sold. Continued interest in MX-5, and early deliveries of the 2017 MX-5 RF, resulted in full-year sales of 9,465 vehicles in CY2016, an increase of 10.2 percent YOY. The 2017 MX-5 RF recorded 314 vehicles sold in the month of December.
- Major changes impacting sales in CY2016 included the discontinuation of sales of the Mazda2 and Mazda5, as well as the introduction of the 2016 CX-9 and 2017 MX-5 RF, and refreshed versions of the Mazda3 and Mazda6.
- Mazda’s December sales of 28,754 vehicles add up to more than $4.3 million in donations ($150 for every vehicle sold during the month) as part of the Mazda Drive for Good program in 2017. Total results for the 2016 charity event, which ran from November 21, 2016 to January 3, 2017, will be released at a later date.
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, 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 InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.
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01-04-17, 09:36 AM
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American Honda Sets All-Time Sales Records Powered by Demand for Cars and Trucks
Jan 4, 2017
"2016 was a very rewarding year for American Honda in which we set a second consecutive all-time sales record while maintaining our unique focus on retail sales to individual buyers," said John Mendel, executive vice president of the Automobile Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "We are going to build on this success with a continued focus on strong products and sound sales strategies that increase quality and value for our customers."
Honda
The Honda Division recorded new all-time and monthly records while two core models set all-time annual and a monthly record for the Honda Division. Further, the Civic, Accord and CR-V combined to easily surpass 1 million units in 2016 for the 4th consecutive year, and a December sales flourish for the Ridgeline and the recently-released Civic Hatchback made for an exciting close of a successful year.
Acura
Acura Division sales in December topped 2015 with positive contributions from both cars and trucks. RDX had a best-ever year and month, while MDX enjoyed its best sales month of 2016, pushing Acura trucks to a new all-time record month. Despite declining luxury sedan sales in the U.S., TLX sales were up and RLX made a notable gain in December. Continuing its steady production ramp up, the second-generation NSX supercar had its best month to date.
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- Honda & Acura vehicles combined to break all-time annual sales record, up 6.4 percent over last year's record while combined trucks captured new annual and monthly records, rising 5.6 percent for the year and 17.4 percent in December
- Honda Division sales set new annual total vehicle record: up 4.8 percent over last year's record, plus all-time best monthly truck sales, gaining 19 percent over the 2015 record
- Honda CR-V sets new annual and monthly sales records as America's best-selling SUV
- Civic breaks annual record with strong support from new Hatchback
- Acura trucks record best month in history, up 8.9 percent versus last year
- Acura RDX streaks to best-ever annual and monthly totals, gaining 2.6 percent for the year and 20.3 percent in December
"2016 was a very rewarding year for American Honda in which we set a second consecutive all-time sales record while maintaining our unique focus on retail sales to individual buyers," said John Mendel, executive vice president of the Automobile Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "We are going to build on this success with a continued focus on strong products and sound sales strategies that increase quality and value for our customers."
Honda
The Honda Division recorded new all-time and monthly records while two core models set all-time annual and a monthly record for the Honda Division. Further, the Civic, Accord and CR-V combined to easily surpass 1 million units in 2016 for the 4th consecutive year, and a December sales flourish for the Ridgeline and the recently-released Civic Hatchback made for an exciting close of a successful year.
- Honda Division sales set a new annual total vehicle record, up 4.8 percent over last year's record on sales of 1,476,582.
- Honda trucks also set a new annual mark, breaking the 2015 record with an increase of 6.7 percent on sales of 705,387 for the year, while setting a new all-time best monthly record, jumping 19 percent on sales of 73,380 units in December.
- CR-V, America's best-selling SUV, set new all-time annual and monthly records: with sales for the year at 357,335, a 3.4 percent gain, and December sales of 37,778 for a 21.1 percent leap to grab its best month in history. CR-V sales got an end-of-year boost as the all-new 2017 model went on sale in the last 10 days of December.
- The new Ridgeline had its best sales month since its debut last spring, with 4,085 units sold in December.
- With Civic setting an all-time annual sales mark of 366,927 (up 9.4 percent) the new Civic Hatchback made a splash in December, contributing over 4,000 sales for the month.
- HR-V sales jumped dramatically in 2016, gaining 95.5 percent over 2015 on sales of 82,041 units. HR-V was also up 90.7 percent in December on sales of 9,034 vehicles.
Acura
Acura Division sales in December topped 2015 with positive contributions from both cars and trucks. RDX had a best-ever year and month, while MDX enjoyed its best sales month of 2016, pushing Acura trucks to a new all-time record month. Despite declining luxury sedan sales in the U.S., TLX sales were up and RLX made a notable gain in December. Continuing its steady production ramp up, the second-generation NSX supercar had its best month to date.
- Acura trucks recorded best-ever monthly sales, gaining 8.9 percent on sales of 12,188 units.
- Total Acura truck sales exceeded 100,000 units for the third year in a row.
- RDX set a new all-time monthly sales record, jumping 20.3 percent on sales of 5,945 vehicles, as well as a new annual benchmark, rising 2.6 percent on sales of 52,361 units.
- MDX sales in 2016 topped 50,000 units for the fifth straight year, helping extend its reign as the all-time best-selling luxury three-row SUV in America.
- Acura sold 68 NSX supercars in December, its best month since sales began last spring.
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01-04-17, 09:39 AM
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http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...2016-sales.htmToyota Motor Sales Reports December 2016 and Year-End Sales
TORRANCE, Calif. (January 4, 2017) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported December 2016 sales of 243,229 vehicles, an increase of 2.0 percent from December 2015 on a volume basis. With one less selling day in December 2016 compared to December 2015, sales were up 5.8 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.
For the year, TMS reported sales of 2,449,630 vehicles, a 2.0 percent decrease.
Toyota division posted December sales of 202,047 units, up 2.6 percent on a volume basis and 6.4 percent on a DSR basis. For the year, Toyota division reported sales of 2,118,402 vehicles, a 1.7 percent decrease.
“With another record year for the auto industry, consumers established Toyota as the number 1 retail brand in 2016, now 5 years running,” said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager of the Toyota division. “Toyota division year-end results include record sales of both RAV4 and Highlander along with Camry continuing its sales leadership as the number one selling passenger car in America for the 15th consecutive year.”
Lexus posted December sales of 41,182 vehicles, down 0.5 percent on a volume basis and up 3.2 percent on a DSR basis. For the year, Lexus sales of 331,228 were down 3.9 percent.
“Lexus dealers closed out 2016 with another successful December to Remember, driving Lexus sales to our 2nd-best sales year. While new vehicle sales were slightly down from our 2015 all-time best-ever year, the combination of new car volume and a 20-percent increase in Certified Pre-Owned sales, put more Lexus vehicles in the hands of our customers than ever before,” said Lexus group vice president and general manager, Jeff Bracken. “While luxury sedan customers still represent 40 percent of our total volume, it’s clear many customers have shifted to luxury utility vehicles, and we’re fully ramped up to meet their needs throughout 2017.”
December 2016 Highlights
- TMS posts best ever December sales results on total volume
- TMS posts best-ever light truck sales for the month and year
- Toyota is the first manufacturer to achieve over 400,000 certified used sales in a year
TORRANCE, Calif. (January 4, 2017) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported December 2016 sales of 243,229 vehicles, an increase of 2.0 percent from December 2015 on a volume basis. With one less selling day in December 2016 compared to December 2015, sales were up 5.8 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.
For the year, TMS reported sales of 2,449,630 vehicles, a 2.0 percent decrease.
Toyota division posted December sales of 202,047 units, up 2.6 percent on a volume basis and 6.4 percent on a DSR basis. For the year, Toyota division reported sales of 2,118,402 vehicles, a 1.7 percent decrease.
“With another record year for the auto industry, consumers established Toyota as the number 1 retail brand in 2016, now 5 years running,” said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager of the Toyota division. “Toyota division year-end results include record sales of both RAV4 and Highlander along with Camry continuing its sales leadership as the number one selling passenger car in America for the 15th consecutive year.”
Lexus posted December sales of 41,182 vehicles, down 0.5 percent on a volume basis and up 3.2 percent on a DSR basis. For the year, Lexus sales of 331,228 were down 3.9 percent.
“Lexus dealers closed out 2016 with another successful December to Remember, driving Lexus sales to our 2nd-best sales year. While new vehicle sales were slightly down from our 2015 all-time best-ever year, the combination of new car volume and a 20-percent increase in Certified Pre-Owned sales, put more Lexus vehicles in the hands of our customers than ever before,” said Lexus group vice president and general manager, Jeff Bracken. “While luxury sedan customers still represent 40 percent of our total volume, it’s clear many customers have shifted to luxury utility vehicles, and we’re fully ramped up to meet their needs throughout 2017.”
December 2016 Highlights
- Toyota is number one retail brand
- Camry posts December sales of 33,412 units and earned no. 1 passenger car sales title for 15th consecutive year
- TMS light trucks up 17.7 percent; a best-ever month; up 7 percent for the year
- Toyota division SUV up 27.6 percent in December
- Highlander posts all-time best-ever month up almost 58 percent; posts best-ever year
- RAV4 posts all-time best-ever month with sales of 37,214 units, up 16.8 percent; up 20.4 percent for the year; posts record year
- 4Runner sales were up 15.4 percent for both the month and the year
- Toyota Division pickups up 2.6 percent in December
- Tacoma up almost 2 percent for the month; up 6.7 percent for the year
- Tundra sales were up 3.6 percent in December
- TCUV had a best-ever month and achieved its best-ever annual sales record
- Lexus LUVs up 26.3 percent in December; up 12.5 percent for the year; posts best-ever December and year
- NX up almost 44 percent; posts best-ever December and year
- RX up over 25.1 percent; posts best-ever December and year
- GX up 11.4 percent in December
- L/Certified by Lexus posts best-ever December sales; achieved its best-ever annual sales record
01-04-17, 09:41 AM
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https://www.audiusa.com/newsroom/new...record-in-2016
Audi breaks annual U.S. sales record with 210,213 deliveries as SUVs set pace
January 04, 2017 HERNDON, Virginia
December 2016 marked the best-ever month of sales in Audi of America history and the 72nd consecutive month of record sales for the market. The previous December record was set in 2015 with 20,399 deliveries. The annual result marks the seventh straight year of record sales for Audi in the U.S.
Strong consumer demand for Audi SUV models finished the year on a high note, as the Q5 and Q7 each had their best sales month ever in December. The Q5 posted 6,396 sales, a 5.6 percent increase over December 2015. The Q7 posted 3,275 sales for the month, a 175 percent increase over last year. The Q3 posted 2,047 deliveries—its second-best performing month—a 36 percent increase over December 2015. SUV sales for the brand increased 34 percent over last December and 19 percent for the year.
The A3 Sportback e-tron also had its best sales month ever with 589 deliveries in December. For the year, A3 Sportback e-tron sales totaled 4,280.
The A4 continued to buck the market trend away from sedans, with sales of 4,009 vehicles, a 26 percent increase for the month. For the year, A4 sales rose 20 percent to 34,687.
“2016 was a strong year for Audi due to record levels of consumer consideration and a high-performing dealer network,” said Scott Keogh, President, Audi of America. “We are confident that 2017 will see further growth for the brand with the launch of our largest product offensive in history, starting with the all-new Q5.”
Sales for the year outpaced the premium market, driven by strong performance in the Audi brand’s key growth regions of the south and west, where sales each grew more than 5 percent.
Audi dealers invested more than $1 billion in facility upgrades between 2008 and 2014. They have committed another $1 billion in investment between 2015 and 2020.
- December proved best-ever sales month in the United States, delivering 23,195 vehicles
- All-time best U.S. sales month for A3 e-tron, Q5, Q7; SUV sales rose 34 percent
- Results driven by key growth markets of south and west
December 2016 marked the best-ever month of sales in Audi of America history and the 72nd consecutive month of record sales for the market. The previous December record was set in 2015 with 20,399 deliveries. The annual result marks the seventh straight year of record sales for Audi in the U.S.
Strong consumer demand for Audi SUV models finished the year on a high note, as the Q5 and Q7 each had their best sales month ever in December. The Q5 posted 6,396 sales, a 5.6 percent increase over December 2015. The Q7 posted 3,275 sales for the month, a 175 percent increase over last year. The Q3 posted 2,047 deliveries—its second-best performing month—a 36 percent increase over December 2015. SUV sales for the brand increased 34 percent over last December and 19 percent for the year.
The A3 Sportback e-tron also had its best sales month ever with 589 deliveries in December. For the year, A3 Sportback e-tron sales totaled 4,280.
The A4 continued to buck the market trend away from sedans, with sales of 4,009 vehicles, a 26 percent increase for the month. For the year, A4 sales rose 20 percent to 34,687.
“2016 was a strong year for Audi due to record levels of consumer consideration and a high-performing dealer network,” said Scott Keogh, President, Audi of America. “We are confident that 2017 will see further growth for the brand with the launch of our largest product offensive in history, starting with the all-new Q5.”
Sales for the year outpaced the premium market, driven by strong performance in the Audi brand’s key growth regions of the south and west, where sales each grew more than 5 percent.
Audi dealers invested more than $1 billion in facility upgrades between 2008 and 2014. They have committed another $1 billion in investment between 2015 and 2020.
01-04-17, 09:44 AM
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http://media.vw.com/release/1320/
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS DECEMBER AND 2016 YEAR-END SALES RESULTS
Jan 4, 2017
-December sales totaled 37,229 units, 2016 sales closed at 322,948 units -Herndon, VA — (January 4, 2017) Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 37,229 units delivered in December 2016. This marks a 20.3 percent increase over December 2015. Sales for 2016 total 322,948 units, a 7.6 percent decrease over 2015.December 2016 highlights include:
- Tiguan delivered 5,575 units, a 13.8 percent increase over December 2015, marking the best month ever for the vehicle.
- The Golf family delivered 8,968 units, a 56.9 percent increase over December 2015.
- Golf GTI delivered 2,777 units for the month, a 17.2 percent increase over December 2015, marking the best month ever for the vehicle.
- Golf SportWagen delivered 3,332 units, a 271.5 percent increase over December 2015. This includes the all-new Alltrack.
- The Chattanooga-built Passat delivered 7,241 units, a 101.4 percent increase over December 2015.
- Tiguan delivered 43,638 units in 2016, a 21.7 percent increase over 2015, marking the best year ever for the vehicle.
- Golf GTI delivered 23,934 units in 2016, a 1.1 percent increase over 2015, marking the best year ever for the model.
01-04-17, 09:45 AM
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Bmw
http://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=2855&mid=
BMW Group U.S. Reports December and 2016 Sales
- Kenn Sparks
- Eric Valtos
- BMW brand sales decrease 9.5 percent for the year
- MINI brand sales decrease 11.1 percent for the year
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 4, 2017… Sales of BMW brand vehicles in December totaled 32,835 compared to 34,625 vehicles sold in December 2016. For the year, BMW brand is down 9.5 percent on sales of 313,174 compared to 346,023 from last year.
Notable vehicle sales for 2016 include the BMW 7 Series which increased 39 percent to 12,918. The BMW X1 which set a new sales record this year with 27,812, a 92.9 percent increase compared to 2015. BMW X3 sales also set a new record with 44,196, an increase of 38.4 percent compared to 2015.
“December set a new record for our Sports Activity Vehicle sales in the U.S., exceeding 50 percent for the first time ever and firmly anchoring 2016 as the growth year for SAV’s in the Premium Segment,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “The New Year brings optimism for the year ahead and now we’re looking forward to the Detroit Auto Show next week and the launch of our brilliant, all-new 5 Series.”
BMW Group Sales
In total, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported December sales of 37,493 vehicles, a decrease of 5.4 percent from the 39,634 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. At year end, BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is down 9.7 percent on sales of 365,204 compared to 404,537 in 2015.
MINI Brand Sales
For December, MINI USA reports 4,658 automobiles sold, a decrease of 7.0 percent from the 5,009 sold in the same month a year ago. For the year, MINI USA sales are down 11.1 percent to 52,030 compared to 58,514 in 2015.
Notable vehicle sales for 2016 include the BMW 7 Series which increased 39 percent to 12,918. The BMW X1 which set a new sales record this year with 27,812, a 92.9 percent increase compared to 2015. BMW X3 sales also set a new record with 44,196, an increase of 38.4 percent compared to 2015.
“December set a new record for our Sports Activity Vehicle sales in the U.S., exceeding 50 percent for the first time ever and firmly anchoring 2016 as the growth year for SAV’s in the Premium Segment,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “The New Year brings optimism for the year ahead and now we’re looking forward to the Detroit Auto Show next week and the launch of our brilliant, all-new 5 Series.”
BMW Group Sales
In total, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported December sales of 37,493 vehicles, a decrease of 5.4 percent from the 39,634 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. At year end, BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is down 9.7 percent on sales of 365,204 compared to 404,537 in 2015.
MINI Brand Sales
For December, MINI USA reports 4,658 automobiles sold, a decrease of 7.0 percent from the 5,009 sold in the same month a year ago. For the year, MINI USA sales are down 11.1 percent to 52,030 compared to 58,514 in 2015.
01-04-17, 09:46 AM
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Subaru
http://media.subaru.com/pressrelease...2016-best-ever
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. ANNOUNCES DECEMBER 2016 AS BEST EVER SALES MONTH; SETS EIGHTH CONSECUTIVE YEARLY SALES RECORD
- Subaru sets a new all-time sales record of 615,132 vehicles; up 5.6 percent over 2015
- Record December - monthly sales increase 12.3 percent over December 2015
- 61 consecutive months of yearly month-over-month growth
- Best December ever for Outback, Crosstrek, Forester and Legacy
- Best month ever for Outback and Crosstrek
- 5 consecutive months of more than 15,000 Outbacks sold
- Outback sells over 20,000 units; first Subaru model ever to do so
Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record-breaking sales of 615,132 vehicles for the 2016 calendar year; an increase of 5.6 percent over the previous annual record of 582,675 vehicles set in 2015. This is the eighth consecutive year of sales records for Subaru of America and ninth consecutive year of sales increases.
The December sales total of 63,177 vehicles marks the company’s best-ever sales month, eclipsing the previous best month of August 2016 (60,418). December also marks the sixth consecutive month of 50,000+ vehicle sales for the company which continues to outpace the industry.
Many of the company’s current models contributed to its sales success in 2016. The Forester, Legacy, Outback and Crosstrek sales were notably strong as each carline achieved new annual sales records. The Forester and Outback mid-size CUVs finished the year with sales of 178,593 and 182,898, up 1.9 percent and 20.1 percent, respectively. The small CUV entrant, Crosstrek, added 95,677 sales to the year-end total, while the Legacy sedan achieved 65,306 sales in 2016. The Impreza, all-new for 2017, added 55,238 annual sales. On the performance side, the company’s WRX and STI models achieved annual sales of 33,279.
“We are thrilled to close 2016 with our eighth consecutive sales record for Subaru,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “We would like to thank all of our retailers for their continued commitment in making these record-breaking sales results possible and we look forward to making 2017 our next record year.”
“December represented the best month ever for Subaru of America, topping off the best year in the company’s history, in both sales and market share,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales. “Subaru is well positioned to continue its success into 2017,” added Walters.
The December sales total of 63,177 vehicles marks the company’s best-ever sales month, eclipsing the previous best month of August 2016 (60,418). December also marks the sixth consecutive month of 50,000+ vehicle sales for the company which continues to outpace the industry.
Many of the company’s current models contributed to its sales success in 2016. The Forester, Legacy, Outback and Crosstrek sales were notably strong as each carline achieved new annual sales records. The Forester and Outback mid-size CUVs finished the year with sales of 178,593 and 182,898, up 1.9 percent and 20.1 percent, respectively. The small CUV entrant, Crosstrek, added 95,677 sales to the year-end total, while the Legacy sedan achieved 65,306 sales in 2016. The Impreza, all-new for 2017, added 55,238 annual sales. On the performance side, the company’s WRX and STI models achieved annual sales of 33,279.
“We are thrilled to close 2016 with our eighth consecutive sales record for Subaru,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “We would like to thank all of our retailers for their continued commitment in making these record-breaking sales results possible and we look forward to making 2017 our next record year.”
“December represented the best month ever for Subaru of America, topping off the best year in the company’s history, in both sales and market share,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales. “Subaru is well positioned to continue its success into 2017,” added Walters.
01-04-17, 09:51 AM
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we had been seeing Infiniti push to make deals and they sold 5794 Q50s and 1018 Q60s in December.
The Q60 sold about the same volume as the RC
it looks like every Lexus car model had sales declines for 2016
Acura saw sales declines for cars and trucks
we had been seeing Infiniti push to make deals and they sold 5794 Q50s and 1018 Q60s in December.
The Q60 sold about the same volume as the RC
it looks like every Lexus car model had sales declines for 2016
Acura saw sales declines for cars and trucks
01-04-17, 10:00 AM
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Kia
http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/...ales-in-the-us
Kia Closes 2016 Up 3.5 Percent, Surpassing Previous Record by More Than 20,000 UnitsIRVINE, Calif., January 4, 2017 – Capping off an historic year that saw the Kia brand collect more 3rd-party awards and accolades for quality and reliability than ever before, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced all-time best annual sales of 647,598 vehicles in 2016, up 3.5 percent over 2015. The year concluded with best-ever 4th quarter sales, including the highest December total in company history of 54,353 units.
Kia’s record-breaking year included several standout performances, including:
Kia Closes 2016 Up 3.5 Percent, Surpassing Previous Record by More Than 20,000 UnitsIRVINE, Calif., January 4, 2017 – Capping off an historic year that saw the Kia brand collect more 3rd-party awards and accolades for quality and reliability than ever before, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced all-time best annual sales of 647,598 vehicles in 2016, up 3.5 percent over 2015. The year concluded with best-ever 4th quarter sales, including the highest December total in company history of 54,353 units.
Kia’s record-breaking year included several standout performances, including:
- 4 nameplates – Soul, Optima, Sorento and Forte – surpassing the 100,000 unit mark for the first time in company history
- The iconic Soul urban passenger vehicle earning the title of best-selling Kia in the U.S.
- Best-ever annual sales for the Sportage compact CUV and Forte family of compact cars, up more than 50 percent and 30 percent, respectively, over 2015
- Double digit year-over-year increases for Rio and Sedona