March 2018 Sales thread
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Even with new expanded production for Tacoma, they are still low on inventory. C-HR is also limited by inventory, as well as Camry and on Lexus side NX and obviously LS. Even RX is inventory constrained. Lexus also lost CT200h last year, so thats around 800-1000 sales per month compared to last year, i think it will be reflected for few more months.
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Vw
https://media.vw.com/releases/1003
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS MARCH 2018 SALES RESULTS
Apr 3, 2018
- Sales totaled 32,548 units, an increase of 17.8 percent compared to March 2017.
- Year-to-date sales totaled 83,952 units, an increase of 10 percent over 2017.
- Sales of the all-new 2018 Tiguan totaled 8,276 units; this marks the vehicle’s best month to date.
- Sales of the Chattanooga-built Atlas totaled 6,063 units.
March 2018 was the best month to date for the all-new 2018 Tiguan, with 8,276 units sold. The Chattanooga-built Atlas totaled 6,063 units sold. Overall, 1st quarter sales reflected the impact of Volkswagen’s move to offer a more family-friendly lineup, with SUVs accounting for more than 50 percent of total volume for the Volkswagen brand in year-over-year sales. Through the 1st quarter of 2017, SUVs made up only 14.4 percent of total sales for the brand.
The all-new 2019 Jetta is expected to arrive at U.S. Volkswagen dealers in the second quarter of 2018. The Jetta is one of the world’s most successful sedans, with more than 17 million models sold worldwide, including more than 3.2 million of those vehicles in the U.S. The 2019 Jetta offers bolder design, more interior space and new technology. Later this year, Volkswagen will introduce the all-new Arteon sedan as the brand’s halo vehicle.
For the 2018 model year, most new Volkswagen vehicles in the U.S. will come with the People First Warranty, a six-year or 72,000-mile (whichever occurs first) bumper-to-bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty, which can be transferred to subsequent owners throughout its duration.
Additionally in March, Volkswagen of America announced that it will be building a new five-passenger SUV at its Chattanooga factory. Based off Volkswagen’s award-winning MQB (or modular transverse matrix) platform, the new Volkswagen SUV will be a variant of the seven-passenger Atlas and, like its sibling, will be designed and engineered for the American market. The Atlas Cross Sport concept, which previews the vehicle, was unveiled at the New York International Auto Show: production is expected to begin in late 2019.
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Kia
https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media...s-march-sales8
KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES MARCH SALES
Record-Setting Performance by the Sportage CUV Propels Kia to Highest March Sales Total Since 2016
IRVINE, Calif., April 3, 2018 – Kia Motors America today announced March sales of 50,645 vehicles, a 2.5-percent increase over the same period last year. The month was highlighted by best-ever March sales of the Sportage CUV, which were up more than 41-percent over the same period last year. In addition, four other Kia models realized significant increases in sales year-over-year, including the Cadenza and Rio, which were up 75.5- and 72.3-percent, respectively, and the Soul and Sorento models, which posted 5.0- and 3.6-percent gains.
“Kia’s retail sales continue to climb with five models posting gains year-over-year, despite a 15.9-percent decrease in fleet sales,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, Kia Motors America. “With Stinger sales rising and the Sportage CUV setting monthly sales records in each of first three months of the year, Kia enters the 2nd quarter with tremendous momentum and several important new, high-volume products on the horizon, including the refreshed Sorento and all-new Forte sedan.”
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IRVINE, Calif., April 3, 2018 – Kia Motors America today announced March sales of 50,645 vehicles, a 2.5-percent increase over the same period last year. The month was highlighted by best-ever March sales of the Sportage CUV, which were up more than 41-percent over the same period last year. In addition, four other Kia models realized significant increases in sales year-over-year, including the Cadenza and Rio, which were up 75.5- and 72.3-percent, respectively, and the Soul and Sorento models, which posted 5.0- and 3.6-percent gains.
“Kia’s retail sales continue to climb with five models posting gains year-over-year, despite a 15.9-percent decrease in fleet sales,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, Kia Motors America. “With Stinger sales rising and the Sportage CUV setting monthly sales records in each of first three months of the year, Kia enters the 2nd quarter with tremendous momentum and several important new, high-volume products on the horizon, including the refreshed Sorento and all-new Forte sedan.”
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* The Sorento and Optima GDI (EX, SX & Limited and certain LX Trims only) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.
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Ford
https://media.ford.com/content/fordm...rch-sales.html
Ford SUVs Hit Record Sales Month – Retail Up; F-Series Posts Best Results Since 2000; All-New Expedition Retail Up 46 Percent, While Navigator Sees Triple-Digit Retail Gain
Download Full Release PDFDEARBORN, Mich., April 3, 2018 – Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today reported its March 2018 sales results. Click here or visit media.ford.com to view the news release. Ford will begin its monthly sales call at 10 a.m. ET this morning when Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. He will be joined by Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service, and Bryan Bezold, Ford senior Americas economist.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions. Ford employs approximately 202,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
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Mitsubishi
http://media.mitsubishicars.com/rele...p-21-7-percent
Mitsubishi Motors reports March 2018 sales up 21.7 percent
April 03, 2018
The month was highlighted by Outlander Sport sales, which reported its best March ever. Outlander Sport sales were up 74.7 percent over March 2017 with 4,674 units sold. The popular Outlander also posted its best March ever with 4,789 units sold, up 13.1 percent over the same period in 2017.
"Our CUV lineup is as strong as ever. We're confident in the competitiveness of our products and consumers are starting to realize one of the best kept secrets in the industry," said Ken Konieczka, vice president, sales operations, MMNA. "As supplies of our all-new Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross continue to grow, the sales momentum will only get stronger as we head into spring."
- Best March sales for the brand since 2005
- Outlander Sport and Outlander both record their best March sales month ever
- Calendar year sales up 22.7 percent over 2017
The month was highlighted by Outlander Sport sales, which reported its best March ever. Outlander Sport sales were up 74.7 percent over March 2017 with 4,674 units sold. The popular Outlander also posted its best March ever with 4,789 units sold, up 13.1 percent over the same period in 2017.
"Our CUV lineup is as strong as ever. We're confident in the competitiveness of our products and consumers are starting to realize one of the best kept secrets in the industry," said Ken Konieczka, vice president, sales operations, MMNA. "As supplies of our all-new Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross continue to grow, the sales momentum will only get stronger as we head into spring."
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Mercedes
https://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...es-28407-Units
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports March Sales of 28,407 Units
April 03, 2018 01:35 PM Eastern Daylight TimeATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported March sales of 28,407 units. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported March sales of 2,967 units (up 3.3%) and smart reported 110 units, bringing the MBUSA grand total to 31,484 vehicles for the month. On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz recorded sales of 78,474, adding 8,186 units for Vans and 321 vehicles for smart. MBUSA’s year-to-date sales volume totaled 86,981 compared with 87,635 for the same period in 2017.“We expect strong SUV demand, combined with our diverse product line up, to help propel additional growth in the 2nd quarter.”Tweet this“While winter storms in our Northeast region certainly impacted our totals, we continue to see strong gains for our GLC, GLA and S-Class model lines,” said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. “We expect strong SUV demand, combined with our diverse product line up, to help propel additional growth in the 2nd quarter.”
Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in March included the GLC, C-Class and GLE model lines. The GLC took the lead at 6,064, followed by C-Class sales of 4,984. The GLE rounded out the top 3 with 4,573 units sold.
Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 2,696 units in March, with a total of 7,619 units sold year-to-date.
Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 10,554 vehicles in March, an increase of 6.5% compared to 9,907 vehicles sold during the same month last year.
Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in March included the GLC, C-Class and GLE model lines. The GLC took the lead at 6,064, followed by C-Class sales of 4,984. The GLE rounded out the top 3 with 4,573 units sold.
Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 2,696 units in March, with a total of 7,619 units sold year-to-date.
Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 10,554 vehicles in March, an increase of 6.5% compared to 9,907 vehicles sold during the same month last year.
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Porsche
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...300623485.html
Porsche Reports March 2018 U.S. Sales
Porsche achieves strong Q1 with 3rd consecutive monthly record in deliveries
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Porsche Cars North America, Inc. 10:42 ET
ATLANTA, April 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of the Porsche 911, 718 Boxster and Cayman, Panamera, Cayenne, and Macan model lines, today announced March 2018 sales of 4,756 vehicles. This represents a new all-time high for March and year-over-year growth of 6.2 percent. After record months in January and February, sales for the first quarter are up 9.7 percent from a year ago to 13,954 vehicles.
"We are pleased to see such a strong customer response for the first three months of the year, especially for our Porsche 911, the 718 model line and the new generation Panamera," said Klaus Zellmer, President and CEO of PCNA. "Overall, this is an excellent first quarter for Porsche in the United States."
March growth leaders were the Porsche 911, up 35.4 percent year-over-year, and the 718 Boxster and Cayman, which combined grew 45.1 percent from March 2017. Panamera sales rose 27.1 percent from a year ago, when the current generation model line went on sale.
Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales in the U.S. were at 2,029 vehicles, up 28.2 percent year-over-year.
Porsche achieves strong Q1 with 3rd consecutive monthly record in deliveries
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ATLANTA, April 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of the Porsche 911, 718 Boxster and Cayman, Panamera, Cayenne, and Macan model lines, today announced March 2018 sales of 4,756 vehicles. This represents a new all-time high for March and year-over-year growth of 6.2 percent. After record months in January and February, sales for the first quarter are up 9.7 percent from a year ago to 13,954 vehicles.
"We are pleased to see such a strong customer response for the first three months of the year, especially for our Porsche 911, the 718 model line and the new generation Panamera," said Klaus Zellmer, President and CEO of PCNA. "Overall, this is an excellent first quarter for Porsche in the United States."
March growth leaders were the Porsche 911, up 35.4 percent year-over-year, and the 718 Boxster and Cayman, which combined grew 45.1 percent from March 2017. Panamera sales rose 27.1 percent from a year ago, when the current generation model line went on sale.
Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales in the U.S. were at 2,029 vehicles, up 28.2 percent year-over-year.
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Volvo
https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/en-us/media/pressreleases/226872/volvo-reports-march-sales
Volvo Reports March Sales
Apr 03, 2018 ID: 226872
ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (April 3, 2018) - Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 8,233 vehicles for the month of March, an increase of 53.7 percent from the same period last year. For the first quarter of 2018, VCUSA sales were 20,083, an increase of 49.03 percent from the previous year.
Recently announced as 2018 World Car of the Year, the new XC60 had its best month to date with 2,331 sales recorded. The top performing model in March was the XC90 with 2,796 sold, an increase of 67.3 percent compared to 2017.
“We have had a very strong first quarter with nearly 50 percent increase in sales compared to 2017,” said Anders Gustafsson, President and CEO, Volvo Car USA. “We have the youngest product range in America, with three award-winning SUVs; the XC90, XC60 and XC40 which will continue to drive our growth in 2018.”
The new XC40 launched in March and 1,001 have been sold during its first month of availability.
For sales by model click here: https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/en-us/corporate/sales-volumes
1000 is great but i don't think it has much to do with the new ls, i expect it's blowing out the remaining '17s.
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Even with new expanded production for Tacoma, they are still low on inventory. C-HR is also limited by inventory, as well as Camry and on Lexus side NX and obviously LS. Even RX is inventory constrained. Lexus also lost CT200h last year, so thats around 800-1000 sales per month compared to last year, i think it will be reflected for few more months.
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Chrysler
http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=19238&mid=FCA US Reports 2018 March Sales
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- FCA US reports best March retail sales in 17 years
- Jeep® brand reports best month of total sales ever
- Jeep Wrangler reports best month of total sales ever
- Ram Light Duty retail sales increased 8 percent
The company reported retail sales of 162,304 vehicles, up 11 percent from March 2017. It was the best month of March retail sales since the company sold 170,545 vehicles in March 2001. Total sales were the highest since March 2006 when the company sold 216,865 vehicles. Fleet accounted for 25 percent of overall sales.
Jeep® Brand
Jeep® brand total sales rose 45 percent in March to 98,382 vehicles for its best month ever. The Jeep Wrangler led the group as sales rose 70 percent to 27,829 vehicles. It was the best month of sales ever for the nameplate, eclipsing the May 2015 record of 22,615 vehicles. Jeep Cherokee sales increased 63 percent to 23,764 vehicles for its best March sales ever.
Ram Truck Brand
Ram Truck brand sales declined 13 percent to 44,878 vehicles compared with the previous year. However, retail sales of the Ram Light Duty pickup truck rose 8 percent to 26,050 vehicles. The new 2019 Ram 1500 pickup truck began shipping to dealers in the second half of the month. The truck is being produced at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan.
Chrysler Brand
Chrysler brand total sales rose 15 percent in March to 19,499 vehicles compared with the same month a year ago. The Chrysler Pacifica minivan posted a 40 percent sales increase while the Chrysler 300 rose 25 percent.
Dodge Brand
Dodge brand total sales declined 2 percent to 49,184. Sales of the Dodge Challenger rose 31 percent to 8,150 vehicles.
FIAT Brand
Sales of Fiat declined 47 percent to 1,544 vehicles.
Alfa Romeo Brand
Alfa Romeo brand sales of 2,576 vehicles were up significantly compared with the same month a year ago. Giulia led the brand with 1,284 sales followed by Stelvio at 1,270 vehicles.
Method of Determining FCA US LLC’s Monthly Sales. FCA US’s reported vehicle sales represent unit sales of vehicles to retail customers, deliveries of vehicles to fleet customers and to others such as FCA US’s employees and retirees as well as vehicles used for marketing. Most of these reported sales reflect retail sales made by dealers out of their own inventory of vehicles previously purchased by them from FCA US. Reported vehicle units sales do not correspond to FCA US’s reported revenues, which are based on FCA US’s sale and delivery of vehicles, and typically recognized upon shipment to the dealer or end customer. As announced on July 26, 2016, FCA US has modified its methodology for monthly sales reporting as follows:
- Sales to retail customers by dealers in the U.S. are derived from the New Vehicle Delivery Report (“NVDR”) system and are determined as the sum of (A) all sales recorded by dealers during the month net of all unwound transactions recorded to the end of that month (whether the original sale was recorded in the current month or any prior month); plus (B) all sales of vehicles during that month attributable to past unwinds that had previously been reversed in determining monthly sales (in the current or prior months).
- Fleet sales are recorded upon the shipment of the vehicle by FCA US to the customer or end user.
- Other retail sales are recorded either (A) when the sale is recorded in the NVDR system (for sales by dealers in Puerto Rico and limited sales made through distributors that submit NVDRs in the same manner as for sales by U.S. dealers) or (B) upon receipt of a similar delivery notification (for vehicles for which NVDRs are not entered such as vehicles for FCA employees).
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