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http://media.vw.com/release/1359/

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS MARCH 2017 SALES RESULTS

Apr 3, 2017

• March sales totaled 27,635 units, an increase of 2.7 percent over March 2016
• Golf SportWagen sales (which includes the all-new Alltrack) totaled 2,461 units, an increase of 154.2 percent over March 2016, resulting in the best March for the Golf SportWagen on record
• The Golf GTI delivered its best March on record with 2,010 vehicles sold
• Sales of the Chattanooga-built Passat rose 2.8 percent over March 2016 to 6,266 units

Herndon, VA — (April 3, 2017) Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 27,635 units delivered in March 2017, a 2.7 percent increase over March 2016. With 76,290 units delivered year-to-date in 2017, the company is reporting an increase of 10.1 percent in year-over-year sales.The Golf family delivered 6,369 units, for an increase of 41.7 percent. The GTI, Golf R, e-Golf and Golf SportWagen each delivered their best March on record, continuing their success of the previous month.

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Volvo Announces March Sales

Apr 03, 2017 ID: 207184

Volvo Announces March Sales



ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (April 3, 2017) - Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 5,356 vehicles for the month of March, a 21.9 percent decrease. Year to date sales are down 17.6 percent.

XC90 continues to see strong global demand, which has impacted supply in the US market. Increased production is expected to begin in Q2 onwards. Year to date, total sales excluding XC90 are up 4.5 percent.


Volvo is implementing a sweeping $11 billion transformation plan that has involved the development of its own modular vehicle architecture, a new engine range, global manufacturing capability, a completely renewed product range and world leading developments in safety, autonomous driving and connectivity.

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bmw 31,015
mercedes 29,092
lexus 27,935

lexus cars down 28.2%
lexus utes up 9.5%

S2000toIS350

Q60 1829 vs RC 619

Q50 3800 vs IS 2597

GS 737

Infiniti is slowly getting it done

GTSLEX

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Another month of down sales figures for Lexus. 7.5% down YOY. Lexus, how are those ancient powertrains and ugly front ends working for you? Apparently not too great compared to MB and BMW.

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http://www.hyundainews.com/us/en/med...ts-march-sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 3, 2017 – Hyundai Motor America today reported sales of 69,265 for the month of March, down eight percent versus a record-setting March 2016.

Hyundai Division posts sales of 67,510 units
“Tucson, Santa Fe and Elantra were the bright spots for the month, while softness in the mid-size sedan segment continued,” said Derrick Hatami, vice president of national sales for Hyundai Motor America. “Ioniq models are now arriving at dealerships across the country, broadening our consumer base and appeal to a wide range of buyers.”

Genesis Division posts sales of 1,755 units
“The Genesis brand gains momentum as G80 and G90s continue to arrive at dealerships,” said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. market. “Sales were up for both models over February.”

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http://media.audiusa.com/en-us/releases/153Audi of America sets new March record as SUVs and sedans drive consumer demand

• Sales of Q5 rose 18 percent; Q3 sales up 21 percent
• A4 sedan increased 20 percent; A6 sales up 8 percent
• First-quarter sales up 9 percent over last year

HERNDON, Virginia, April 3, 2017 – Audi of America reported a March sales increase of 2 percent to 18,705 vehicles, as the Q5, Q3 and A4 led the volume gains.

March 2017 marked the 75th consecutive month of record sales for Audi of America. The previous March record was set last year with 18,392 vehicles sold. Through the first quarter of 2017, Audi sales have risen 9 percent to 45,647 vehicles.

SUV sales remained strong with the volume-leading Q5 posting sales of 4,382 vehicles, an increase of 18 percent for the month. Sales of the Q3 rose 21 percent over last year to 1,818 vehicles. The Q7 posted 2,660 sales for the month.

Consumer demand for Audi sedans bolstered March results. The A4 posted sales of 3,876 vehicles, a 20 percent increase for the month and a 25 percent increase year-to-date. A6 sales rose to 1,576 vehicles, an increase of 8 percent for the month and 10 percent year-to-date.

The A3 Sportback e-tron had its second-best sales month ever with 414 vehicles, an increase of 25 percent for the month and 32 percent year-to-date.

“We just kicked off our most significant product launch cadence in Audi of America history with the all-new A5 and Q5 models,” said Mark Del Rosso, chief operating officer, Audi of America. “The consumer interest and excitement that are building around these models indicate that our sales momentum will continue into the spring selling season.”

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Porsche Reports March 2017 Sales

Sales bolstered by Macan and all-new Panamera News provided by

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Apr 03, 2017, 12:37 ET

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ATLANTA, April 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor in the United States of Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up, today announced March 2017 sales of 4,479 vehicles. This represents a 3.6 percent sales increase over March 2016 and a first quarter gain of 3.9 percent over the same period last year. Year-to-date 2017 sales stand at 12,718 vehicles.

March results were strengthened by strong consumer demand for Panamera and Macan models. The 2017 Panamera recorded 554 units in its first month on sale –– a notable 65.9 percent increase over last March. The Macan continued its performance streak achieving 1,802 vehicle sales, a 60.5 percent increase year-over-year. Macan sales stand at 5,337 year-to-date which represents 48.1 percent growth over 2016.
Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales in the U.S. were 1,585 for March 2017, a 9.0 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

bitkahuna

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G80 (1347) outsold GS (737) almost 2:1 in March (and it's over 2:1 YTD)
G90 (408) outsold LS (370)

bright spots for lexus though are the nx/rx/es which continue to sell in great numbers.
gx sold almost as many as is

LH1

Those numbers for Lexus cars are downright scary! What are they going to do if the entire year is like this?

When does that good looking Kia Stinger GT come out? That thing will take even more sales away from the Lexus sedans.

G Star

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Lol mainstream car buyers don't care about power train age, this is not a detail that they follow.

And Lexus' SUV sales are good and they also have your so called "ugly front end".

Just because you think it's ugly, doesn't mean its deterring sales.

RNM GS3

Its OK new GS is only few years away and the new LS is right around the corner with that monster V6 engine that will win over those Sclass buyers. IS just got a refresh with a more elegant front grill.

In all seriousness, hopefully LC will generate some positive buzz and get more prospective buyers into showrooms.

RNM GS3

100% wrong on that.

Say you leased a 2013/14 GS and now you would like to stay with Lexus but the base GS has the same engine and GSF is too much $$$$$. Options are very limited.
Say your average joe, had your 2IS since 2008 and now ready to move up to something nicer / newer. Yes sir we have new GS350 with the same engine spec as your car from 10yrs ago!

Customers these days are not dumb especially those buying a luxury brand.
They are picky and want the latest and greatest - otherwise they would just settle for Camry.

bitkahuna

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the buyers you're referring to don't care about any differences between ES and GS either so they buy the ES.

maybe the big shnozz works better on the bigger vehicles. somehow the GS 'refresh' made it worse.

Mr. Burns

G80 does not compete for most Lexus GS buyers. You can tell this because when the new 5 series went on sale in Jan/Feb, GS sales tanked, but G80 sales were not impacted.

GS will get pummelled by the E-class, new 5er, and new A6 next year. It will probably fall to 300-500/mo. G80 will continue on irrelevant.