Oct 2018 Sales Thread
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Oct 2018 Sales Thread
http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/new...id=20414&mid=1
FCA US October 2018 Sales Rise 16 Percent
- Ram brand delivers historic October sales
- Jeep® Wrangler sets CYTD sales record
- Chrysler Pacifica posts record October sales
- Alfa Romeo sales rise 44 percent
Sales were driven by the Jeep®, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge and Alfa Romeo brands, which all posted increases over the same period a year ago. Dodge led the group with a 38 percent increase in sales.
Retail sales in October totaled 141,200 vehicles. Fleet sales were 36,191 vehicles and accounted for 20 percent of total sales.
Jeep® Brand
Jeep brand sales rose 9 percent to 72,800 vehicles. Jeep Wrangler sales of 13,318 vehicles pushed the calendar-year-to-date totals to 204,269 vehicles. The results eclipse the 2015 CYTD record of 172,887 vehicles. Wrangler has now surpassed the full-year record of 202,266 vehicles set in 2015.
Ram Brand
Ram brand sales rose 14 percent to 54,542 vehicles, a historic high for October. It was also the eighth-straight month of record retail sales since the brand launched in 2009. Retail sales increased 12 percent to 42,138 vehicles. The Ram 1500 drove the performance as retail sales climbed 20 percent to 28,459 vehicles for a new October record.
Alfa Romeo Brand
Alfa Romeo brand sales rose 44 percent to 1,737 vehicles. Stelvio accounted for the majority of those sales with 902 vehicles sold.
Dodge Brand
Dodge brand sales jumped 38 percent to 33,872. The brand was driven by Challenger sales, which totaled 5,225 vehicles.
Chrysler Brand
Chrysler brand sales rose 21 percent to 13,289 vehicles as Pacifica sales increased 22 percent to 9,277 vehicles. The total set a new October record for Pacifica.
FIAT Brand
Sales of Fiat declined 35 percent to 1,151 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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Honda/Acura
Trucks and Electrified Vehicles Spark Strong October Sales for American Honda - Honda News
Trucks and Electrified Vehicles Spark Strong October Sales for American Honda
Nov 1, 2018
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57,169
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"With production across our entire Honda and Acura lineups in alignment to meet true consumer demand, we continue to achieve steady and sustainable results as we enter the final two months of the year," said Henio Arcangeli Jr., senior vice president of the American Honda Automobile Division.
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- American Honda trucks gain 6.5% to set new October record
- Honda electrified vehicles have best month on record, exceeding 6,000 retail sales for second month in a row
- Honda Pilot sales climb 31% for best October sales; Odyssey rises 15%
- Acura trucks set new October record, gaining 15%
- Acura RDX records best October and second best single month in history, jumping 75%
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BRAND REPORTSales HighlightsThe Honda brand enjoyed its 4th best October sales month of all time as trucks again led Honda sales gains, while cars were quietly stealing the show as electrified vehicle sales defied gravity and Accord continued to gain momentum.
Civic is on track to be America’s #1 retail car for the third straight year, far ahead of the competition and earning more Millennial buyers than any other car in America.
Odyssey is the #1 retail-selling minivan in America in 2018, demonstrated in part by having the highest average transaction price in the segment.
- Honda trucks gained 5.1% on sales of 57,169, a new October record:
- Pilot set a new October mark, gaining 31.1% on sales of 13,479.
- Odyssey sales rose 15.1% on sales of 8,403.
- CR-V sales totaled 27,825 for a gain of 0.2%.
- Electrified vehicle sales totaled 6,315 in October, setting a second consecutive best-ever monthly record while recording a 4th consecutive month of sales over 5,000 units.
BRAND REPORTSales HighlightsThe Acura RDX nearly eclipsed its best-ever month (June 2018) as it continues to bring the heat to one of the industry’s hottest segments, helping the brand to a 7.3% gain and trucks to a new record in October.
Led by the all-new 2019 RDX and MDX A-Spec, Acura is on-track to have the brand’s best SUV sales year ever.
Acura is one of only two top-5 luxury brands with an increase in retail sales through the end of September.
- RDX sales leaped 75.3%, posting total sales of 6,193 for a best October and second best month ever.
- Acura trucks set a new October sales record, rising 15.1% on sales of 10,148 vehicles.
- Sales of the gateway model ILX topped 1,000 units for a 3% gain just as the redesigned and lower-priced 2019 model has begun arriving in Acura showrooms.
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Looking at the Pacifica and Odyssey sales, it will be interesting to see if minivans are starting to make a comeback. In the 1990s, they lost ground to SUVs, though, today, SUV sales are also climbing.
I've said, for decades, that, for many families, they are arguably the best and most practical vehicles on the market, not withstanding the nonsense and stigma we hear about them from the auto press and sport-oriented enthusiasts.
I've said, for decades, that, for many families, they are arguably the best and most practical vehicles on the market, not withstanding the nonsense and stigma we hear about them from the auto press and sport-oriented enthusiasts.
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Nissan
https://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/...2018-u-s-sales
Nissan Group reports October 2018 U.S. sales
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for October 2018 of 109,962 units, a decrease of 11 percent compared to the previous year.Nissan highlights:
- Nissan NV200 sales were 1,439 units, up 4 percent to achieve an October record.
- Several key models have shown strong gains in 2018: Murano (+18%), LEAF (+9%) and Frontier (+7%).
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Toyota
https://pressroom.toyota.com/release...tober+2018.htm
Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. Sales for October 2018
- Toyota posted best-ever light truck sales for October
- Toyota Highlander, 4Runner posted best-ever October
- Lexus total RX, NXh posted best-ever October
November 01, 2018PLANO, Texas (November 1, 2018) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported October 2018 sales of 191,102 units. With one more selling day in October 2018 compared to October 2017, sales were up 1.4 percent on a volume basis and down 2.5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.
Toyota division posted October 2018 sales of 168,386 units, up 1.7 percent on a volume basis and down 2.2 percent on a DSR basis.
Lexus posted October sales of 22,716 units, down 0.8 percent on a volume basis and down 4.6 percent on a DSR basis.
October 2018 Highlights:
- Camry recorded sales of 26,914 units
- Corolla posted sales of 22,020 units
- Toyota division posted best-ever October for light truck sales
- RAV4 posted sales of 34,004 units
- Highlander sales increased by 17.7 percent, a best-ever October
- 4Runner sales increased by 13.2 percent, a best-ever October
- Tacoma sales increased by 29.9 percent
- Tundra posted sales of 9,571 units
- Lexus LUVs posted sales of 15,101 units
- NXh sales were up 232 percent, a best-ever October
- RX posted sales of 8,608 units, a best-ever October
- LS sales increased by 154.6 percent
- ES sales increased by 34.7 percent
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Mitsubishi
http://media.mitsubishicars.com/rele...up-8-4-percent
Mitsubishi Motors October sales up 8.4 Percent /
November 01, 2018 — CYPRESS, Calif.,Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported October 2018 sales of 8,002 up 8.4 percent compared to October 2017 and its best October since 2007. Calendar years sales are 101,400 units sold an increase of 17.1 percent over the same period in 2017.The volume leader for the month was Outlander Sport with 2,605 units sold, up 2.7 percent over last October. For the year, Outlander Sport is up 28.1 percent. Mitsubishi's family of CUVs are up 27.1 percent through October over the same period in 2017.For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
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Kia
https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media...october-sales8
KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES OCTOBER SALES
Best-Ever October Sales for the Forte CompactIRVINE, Calif., November 1, 2018 – Kia Motors America today announced October sales of 45,102 vehicles, led by Forte with 9,537 units sold, the highest October sales total in company history for the nameplate. In addition, the brand’s popular Rio, Niro and Sportage models each posted double-digit gains of 45-, 11- and 10-percent, respectively, over the same period last year.
“With the Forte’s best-ever October sales and three additional models realizing double-digit sales growth, we are confident that Kia’s sales momentum will remain positive well into the first quarter of 2019,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, Kia Motors America. “This upward trajectory will be bolstered by the wide variety of new product introductions Kia has scheduled over the coming months that will continue driving traffic and attracting new customers to the Kia brand.”
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“With the Forte’s best-ever October sales and three additional models realizing double-digit sales growth, we are confident that Kia’s sales momentum will remain positive well into the first quarter of 2019,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, Kia Motors America. “This upward trajectory will be bolstered by the wide variety of new product introductions Kia has scheduled over the coming months that will continue driving traffic and attracting new customers to the Kia brand.”
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Ford
https://media.ford.com/content/fordm...ber-sales.html
Ford SUV Sales on Record Pace – Expedition Up 74.7 Percent, Explorer Up 12.5 Percent; F-Series Passes 70,000-Truck Mark for Eighth Straight Month; Lincoln Navigator Up 70.0 Percent
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1, 2018 – Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today reported its October 2018 U.S. 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. EDT 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.
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Subaru
http://media.subaru.com/pressrelease...-october-sales
November 1, 2018 , Camden, N.J. -
SUBARU OF AMERICA REPORTS RECORD OCTOBER SALES
- Record October – monthly sales increase 2.5 percent
- 83 consecutive months of yearly month-over-month growth
- Best October ever for Ascent, Crosstrek and Forester
- 56 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold
- 63 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold
Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 55,394 vehicle sales for October 2018, a 2.5 percent increase compared to October 2017. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 558,812 vehicles, a 4.9 percent gain compared to the same period in 2017.
October marked the 56th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Ascent, Crosstrek and Forester sales were notably strong as each model achieved its best October ever. Crosstrek posted a 1.6 percent increase, while Forester posted a 19 percent increase compared to October 2017. In addition, 6,008 of the all-new 3-row Ascent SUVs were delivered in October.
“In closing out October, we proudly reflect on 83 consecutive months of yearly, month-over-month sales increases for the Subaru brand,” said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO of Subaru of America, Inc. “Our continued success and monthly sales records are a tribute to the unwavering support of our dedicated retailer network across the country.”
“In its first full month of sales, strong momentum from the all-new 2019 Forester helped Subaru achieve another month of sales gains,” said Jeff Walters, Senior Vice President of Sales. “Paired with the continued success of the Ascent, Subaru is well positioned for a promising final quarter of 2018.”
October marked the 56th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Ascent, Crosstrek and Forester sales were notably strong as each model achieved its best October ever. Crosstrek posted a 1.6 percent increase, while Forester posted a 19 percent increase compared to October 2017. In addition, 6,008 of the all-new 3-row Ascent SUVs were delivered in October.
“In closing out October, we proudly reflect on 83 consecutive months of yearly, month-over-month sales increases for the Subaru brand,” said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO of Subaru of America, Inc. “Our continued success and monthly sales records are a tribute to the unwavering support of our dedicated retailer network across the country.”
“In its first full month of sales, strong momentum from the all-new 2019 Forester helped Subaru achieve another month of sales gains,” said Jeff Walters, Senior Vice President of Sales. “Paired with the continued success of the Ascent, Subaru is well positioned for a promising final quarter of 2018.”
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Infiniti
http://infinitinews.com/en-US/infini...-october-sales
Nov 1, 2018
INFINITI U.S. reports best-ever October sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – INFINITI today reported its best-ever October sales in the U.S. of 11,880 vehicles, up 15 percent.
The all-new 2019 INFINITI QX50 luxury crossover had its third-straight record month with 3,160 deliveries, up 142 percent.With sales of 1,737 vehicles, an increase of 102 percent, the QX80 premium full-size SUV had its best October. In all crossovers and SUVs were up 40 percent for the month.
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Hyundai
https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/2642
Hyundai Motor America Reports October 2018 Sales
- Total Sales Up Slightly
- Retail Sales Increased by 8 Percent
- October Sales Records for Tucson, Elantra, Ioniq and Total SUV
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 1, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America reported October sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 53,025 units, a slight increase in comparison with October 2017. Retail deliveries were up 8 percent for the month, while fleet sales were down 22 percent compared with last year. October was the fifth straight month of retails sales growth and total sales have increased in five out of the last six months.
Hyundai Brand HighlightsHyundai-branded vehicle sales increased by 3 percent, led again by a monthly SUV sales record that rose 8 percent compared with the prior year. Tucson set another monthly record, making it 20 months in a row, with a 32 percent increase. SUV retail sales in October represented 49 percent of total volume versus 40 percent last October. Elantra established a new October high with 18,312 units sold, its sixth straight monthly increase with sales growth of 24 percent. Veloster and Ioniq rounded out the Hyundai models with rising sales, up 55 percent and 25 percent respectively year-over-year.“Hyundai and all of our dealer partners are laser-focused on retail sales and we were pleased to achieve an 8 percent increase in a month we anticipate the retail industry will be down overall,” said John Angevine, director, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. “In October, we continued our new product blitz, successfully launching Kona Electric, the Nexo fuel cell and the Veloster N. These products are a perfect example of the broad spectrum of Hyundai products that are meeting the needs of eco-friendly and enthusiast customers alike. Our refreshed lineup is successfully driving retail results growth in the back half of this year.”
October Product and Corporate Activities
- SEMA: At this year’s SEMA Show, Hyundai released plans for a line of accessory performance parts for the 2019 Veloster Turbo and other sporty Hyundai models.
- 2019 Kona and Tucson Pricing: Hyundai announced 2019 pricing for two of its most popular SUV models. The 2019 Kona starts at $19,990, while the 2019 Tucson starts at $23,200 with both now offering several Hyundai SmartSense safety technologies as standard equipment.
- Kona Wins 2018 Sub-Compact SUV of Texas: The Texas Auto Writers Association awarded the 2018 Kona the Sub-Compact Sport Utility Vehicle of Texas.
- Hyundai Motor Named a Top 40 Global Brand for Fourth Consecutive Year: Hyundai Motor was ranked among the highest valued brands in the world once again according to global brand specialist Interbrand.
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Mazda
https://insidemazda.mazdausa.com/pre...er-2018-sales/
Mazda Reports October Sales Results
November 1, 2018
=rightUPDATED: 11/1/2018 at 12:23 p.m. PSTIRVINE, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2018) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total October sales of more than 18,000 vehicles, a decrease of 10 percent compared to October 2017. Year-to-date (YTD) sales through October saw an increase of 5 percent, with more than 253,000 vehicles sold. With 26 selling days in October 2018, versus 25 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 13 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported best-ever October sales of more than 5,000 vehicles, an increase of 11 percent compared to October last year.
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Audi
http://media.audiusa.com/en-us/releases/279
Year-to-date sales up 1.7 percent from 2017; New Q8, A8 models at dealerships now
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Volvo
https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/e...october-sales1
Volvo Reports October Sales
Nov 01, 2018 ID: 240336
ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (November 1, 2018) - Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 7,327 vehicles for the month of October, a 4.6 percent increase versus October 2017. Year-to-date VCUSA has sold 81,256 vehicles, an increase of 27 percent versus the previous year.
The XC60 was the top seller for the month with 2,552 vehicles sold followed by the XC90 with 2,301 vehicles sold.
“October marks our tenth consecutive month of year-over-year growth for Volvo in the US,” said Anders Gustafsson, President and CEO, Volvo Car USA. “Our award-winning SUV range continues to be a key driver in this growth, with an increase of 33 percent versus last year.”
For sales by model click here: https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/en-us/corporate/sales-volumes
About VolvoVolvo Car USA, LLC, (www.volvocars.com/us) is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Group of Gothenburg, Sweden. VCUSA provides marketing, sales, parts, service, technology and training support to Volvo automobile retailers in the United States. For more information please refer to the VCUSA media website at: http://www.media.volvocars.com/us.
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Vw
https://media.vw.com/releases/1096
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS OCTOBER 2018 SALES RESULTS
Nov 1, 2018
- Sales totaled 29,000 units, an increase of 4.6 percent compared to October 2017
- Year-to-date sales totaled 295,228 units, an increase of 5.4 percent over 2017
- SUV sales totaled 12,419, making up 43 percent of sales
- Sales of the all-new Tiguan totaled 7,097 units
- Jetta sales totaled 10,148 units
- Atlas sales totaled 4,725 units
- CPO sales totaled 8,062 units, an increase of 32 percent over 2017