Oct 2018 Sales Thread
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http://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=3324&mid=BMW Reports October 2018 U.S. Sales.
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- BMW brand sales increase for twelfth consecutive month.
- BMW electrified vehicles accounted for 7.4 percent of total U.S. sales.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – November 1, 2018… Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 0.2 percent in October 2018 for a total of 23,262, compared to 23,208 vehicles sold in October 2017. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is up 2.0 percent on sales of 248,327 vehicles compared to 243,383 sold in the first ten months of 2017.
“There’s no question the U.S. is becoming a tougher sales market, so for BMW to mark 12 straight months of sales gains in the U.S. is a solid accomplishment,” said Bernhard Kuhnt, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “With only two months remaining in the year, November is important for BMW as the all-new and much anticipated X5 will go on sale, joining the very popular X3 in the marketplace.”
BMW’s lineup of Sports Activity Vehicles accounted for 47 percent of BMW brand sales in October 2018. For the eighth consecutive month, the BMW X3 was the top-selling BMW model in the U.S.
“There’s no question the U.S. is becoming a tougher sales market, so for BMW to mark 12 straight months of sales gains in the U.S. is a solid accomplishment,” said Bernhard Kuhnt, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “With only two months remaining in the year, November is important for BMW as the all-new and much anticipated X5 will go on sale, joining the very popular X3 in the marketplace.”
BMW’s lineup of Sports Activity Vehicles accounted for 47 percent of BMW brand sales in October 2018. For the eighth consecutive month, the BMW X3 was the top-selling BMW model in the U.S.
BMW Group Electrified Vehicle Sales
BMW brand sales of electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles totaled 1,836 in October 2018, a decrease of 8.5 percent from the 2,006 sold in the same month a year ago. In total, BMW Group (BMW and MINI) electrified vehicles accounted for 7.4 percent of U.S. sales in October 2018.
BMW Group currently offers seven electrified models in the U.S., including the BMW i3, BMW i8, BMW 330e, BMW 530e, BMW 740e, BMW X5 xDrive 40e and MINI Countryman plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle.
MINI Brand Sales
For October, MINI USA reported 3,166 vehicles sold, a decrease of 13.7 percent from the 3,669 sold in the same month a year ago. MINI sales in October were led by the MINI Countryman, with 1,070 units. Year-to-date sales of the MINI Countryman have increased 29.1 percent compared to the first 10 months of 2017. Year to date, MINI brand sales are down 2.9 percent.
BMW Group Sales
Sales of BMW Group vehicles (BMW and MINI brands combined) in the U.S. decreased 1.7 percent in October 2018 for a total of 26,428 vehicles, compared with 26,877 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date BMW Group sales in the U.S. are up 1.4 percent from the first ten months of 2017.
BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles
- BMW Certified Pre-Owned sold 9,072 vehicles, a decrease of 8.9 percent from October 2017.
- Total BMW Pre-Owned sold 18,628 vehicles, an increase of 2.5 percent from October 2017.
MINI Pre-Owned Vehicles
- MINI Certified Pre-Owned sold 983 vehicles in October, an increase of 30 percent from October 2017.
- Total MINI Pre-Owned sold 2,304 vehicles in October, an increase of 6.5 percent from October 2017.
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https://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...es-27537-Units
Mercedes-Benz Reports October Sales of 27,537 Units
MBUSA posts 31,814, up 0.9% this month
November 01, 2018 01:15 PM Eastern Daylight TimeATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported October sales of 27,537 Mercedes-Benz models, a decrease of 4.9% from October 2017. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported best-ever October of 4,182 units (up 71.0%) and smart reported 95 units, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 31,814 vehicles for the month (up 0.9%). On a year-to-date basis, sales of Mercedes-Benz vehicles totaled 252,921, with an additional 32,205 units for Vans and 1,054 vehicles for smart, bringing the sales volume to 286,180, a decrease of 5.1% from last year.“With increased availability of our MY2019 models over the past weeks, we expect continued momentum in the final months of the year,” said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA.Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in October included the GLC, C-Class and E-Class model lines. The GLC took the lead at 5,649, followed by C-Class sales of 5,581. The E-Class rounded out the top three with 4,186 units sold.October sales of Mercedes-AMG high-performance totaled 1,000 units, with 21,738 vehicles sold year-to-date.Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 9,909 vehicles in October, an increase of 30.6% when compared to the same month last year (7,589). On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 105,478 vehicles, an increase of 10.7% over 2017 (95,266).
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https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...300742355.html
Porsche Reports October 2018 U.S. Sales
Another record month puts Porsche ahead 3.2 percent for first 10 months of year
ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 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 October retail sales of 4,817 vehicles. This was 2.2 percent higher year-over-year and an all-time October record. For the first 10 months of 2018, U.S. retail sales were up 3.2 percent compared to the same period last year, totaling 47,443.October sales were driven principally by three model lines. Deliveries of the iconic Porsche 911 increased 14.2 percent year-over-year. The Macan was up 9.9 percent and the Cayenne, with the new generation now in showrooms, rose 1.1 percent."Porsche is having an exciting year as we find new ways to connect with customers," said Klaus Zellmer, President and CEO of PCNA. "Whether it is the powerful new Cayenne or the expanded selection of enthusiast-focused 911 variants, we are thrilled that more drivers and their families want to add a Porsche crest to their lives."Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales in the U.S. totaled 1,715 vehicles in October, up 3.5 percent year-over-year.
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