January 2019 Sales Thread
02-01-19, 10:00 AM
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January 2019 Sales Thread
https://pressroom.toyota.com/release...2019+sales.htm
Toyota Motor North America Reports January 2019 Sales
- 4Runner sales increased 6.9 percent; a best-ever January
- Corolla sales up 17.3 percent
- Lexus Hybrid sales up 84.6 percent
PLANO, Texas (February 1, 2019) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported January 2019 sales of 156,021 vehicles, a decrease of 6.6 percent from January 2018 on a volume basis. With the same number of selling days year over year, sales were down 6.6 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.
Toyota division posted January sales of 138,601 units, down 7.1 percent on a volume and DSR basis.
Lexus posted January sales of 17,420 vehicles, down 2.8 percent on a volume and a DSR basis.
January 2019 Highlights
- Corolla Hatchback sales up 6.2 percent; best-ever January
- 4Runner sales increased 6.9 percent; a best-ever January
- C-HR sales increased 4.0 percent; a best-ever January
- Tacoma up 0.8 percent; a best-ever January
- LS sales up 337.9 percent
- ES sales increased by 19.1 percent in January
- ESh increased by 82.6 percent
- RC sales up 62.7 percent
- RXh sales up 54.4 percent
- Lexus Hybrid sales up 84.6 percent
02-01-19, 10:16 AM
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Honda Acura
https://acuranews.com/acura-automobi...e-winter-chill
American Honda Reports Sales Increases for Both Honda and Acura Brands Despite Winter Chill
Feb 1, 2019
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"Our Honda and Acura dealers delivered a strong January and have put us on course for a fast start in 2019, despite extreme weather conditions throughout much of the country during the last week of the month," said Henio Arcangeli Jr., senior vice president of the American Honda Automobile Division. "While solid sales of our light-truck offerings continue, our balanced results across other segments of our business further showcase real consumer demand beyond trucks and SUVs."
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Back to Top Honda North America | 1919 Torrance Boulevard | Torrance, CA 90501 | Media Contacts- American Honda posts 1.5% sales increase despite late January "polar vortex." Trucks set new Jan. record
- Honda brand gains 0.8% as CR-V gains nearly 20% and Accord continues to set pace in midsize segment
- Honda trucks set new January sales record, rising 2.4%
- Acura brand starts 2019 with strong 9.6% January climb, with trucks gaining 18%
- Acura RDX jumps 41% to set another new monthly sales record
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BRAND REPORTSales HighlightsContinuing sales momentum from late 2018 led the Honda brand to a new January truck sales record—a strong start for 2019 despite severe winter weather that suppressed car shopping in the last week of January. CR-V was the biggest gainer, and Accord had a strong month as well. 
Production of the new Insight in Indiana and Accord Hybrid in Ohio helped the Honda brand to all-time record production and sales of electrified vehicles in 2018.
Civic finished 2018 as America's top retail-selling car and is the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. millennial, multicultural and first-time new vehicle buyers.
- Fresh from an all-time sales record month in December, CR-V gained a robust 19.8% on sales of 29,152.
- Accord finished January up 6.3% continuing momentum that saw it lead the mid-size segment in retail sales over the entire second half of 2018.
- Civic topped 21,000 units in sales to continue its dominant performance, as America’s best retail-selling sedan in 2018 begins its quest to lead the compact segment in retail sales for a 10th straight year.
BRAND REPORTSales HighlightsAcura brand sales withstood the polar vortex in late January to post a 9.6% gain for the month, with RDX leading the brand with a 41% increase.
Acura was the only top-5 luxury brand with positive retail gains in 2018 and carries this momentum into 2019 thanks to a strong month from RDX and ILX.
The Acura brand was born in the U.S. and with 5 out of Acura's 6 models built in Ohio, about 99% of all Acura sales are made in America.
- RDX continued its record sales march unabated, setting a new January benchmark with 4,172 vehicles sold for a gain of 40.9%. It was the 8th straight record sales month for RDX.
- Acura light trucks just missed an all-time January record on sales of more than 7,100 units.
- ILX sales were up 22.7%, just ahead of the start of the marketing campaign for Acura’s redesigned gateway model, refreshed for 2019.
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02-01-19, 10:18 AM
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Hyundai
https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/2711
Hyundai Motor America Reports January 2019 Sales
- Hyundai Sales Up 3 Percent
- Best January SUV Sales Total Ever
- Kona, the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, Continues to Perform Well with Nearly 6,000 Units Sold
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America reported January sales of 40,796 units, a 3 percent increase in comparison with January 2018. Despite a month with many challenges, including the U.S. government shutdown and severe arctic weather across the country, Hyundai was able to achieve increasing sales thanks to strong performances across its lineup of vehicles that feature leading safety, quality, and cost to own value.
Sales SummaryJan-19
Jan-18
2019 YTD
2018 YTD
Hyundai
40,796
39,629
40,796
39,629
January HighlightsHyundai sold 21,007 SUVs, representing 51 percent of the total sales volume. This was an all-time January SUV sales record and an increase of 37 percent compared with January 2018. Kona, the recently named North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, sold 5,696 units, its third highest monthly total ever. Santa Fe total sales grew by 2 percent, while retail sales of the model were up 20 percent. Increased availability in Southern California of Hyundai’s advanced fuel cell vehicle NEXO, resulted in 35 sales, the most fuel cell vehicles Hyundai has sold in a month. Sonata sales increased by 3 percent, while Veloster was up 15 percent, showcasing how Hyundai’s diverse lineup is meeting varied customer needs.“We are pleased with Hyundai’s start to 2019 as we hit our January objectives, following a record-breaking December and several challenges outside of our control,” said John Cook, director, Sales Operations, Hyundai Motor America. “We’ve also started the year with many positives as Hyundai won several prestigious industry recognitions, including Utility Vehicle of the Year and Car and Driver 10Best for Kona and Kona EV.”
January Product and Corporate Activities
- Kona and Kona EV Named Utility Vehicle of the Year: At the North American International Auto Show, the 2019 Kona and Kona EV SUV models were named the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, one of the industry’s highest honors.
- Car and Driver 10Best for Kona and Kona EV: Kona and Kona EV were also selected to the prestigious Car and Driver 10Best Trucks and SUVs list, the first time a Hyundai SUV has been named to the list.
- Hyundai Elevate Concept: At CES, Hyundai unveiled its Elevate ultimate mobility vehicle concept that can traverse terrain beyond the limitations of even the most capable off-road vehicle with its innovative robotic legs.
- North American International Auto Show News: During the final winter Detroit Auto Show, Hyundai unveiled its Veloster N race car that competes in the IMSA MICHELIN Pilot Challenge, introduced the Elantra GT N Line trim and announced national advertising for its Shopper Assurance
- Super Bowl Ad: Earlier this week, Hyundai released its humorous Super Bowl commercial that will air in the first quarter and show how much better car buying can be with Shopper Assurance.
- Government Shutdown Payment Relief: To help federal government employees affected by the shutdown, Hyundai offered auto loan and lease payment extensions.
- Santa Fe Redesign of the Year: Hyundai’s all-new 2019 Santa Fe captured the Redesign of the Year award by ALG that measures the degree of vehicle change and the quality of its execution.
- Sonata Readers’ Choice Awards: The Detroit News awarded the Hyundai Sonata the Readers’ Choice Award in the “Most for Your Money” category at its 15th annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
02-01-19, 10:19 AM
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Fca
http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/new...id=20581&mid=1
FCA US Reports 2019 January Sales
- Ram brand reports record January as sales rise 24 percent
- Jeep® Wrangler sets January record as sales rise 11 percent
- Jeep Compass sets January record as sales rise 1 percent
Retail sales for the month were 104,290 vehicles while fleet sales totaled 31,792 vehicles and accounted for 23 percent of total sales during the month.
"In spite of some frigid January weather, we remain bullish on 2019 given the continued underlying strength of the US economy," said U.S. Head of Sales Reid Bigland. "We expect a good cadence of new product throughout the year led by our Ram heavy-duty pickup trucks and Jeep® Gladiator midsize truck in the first half of this year.”
Ram Brand
Sales rose 24 percent to 39,649 vehicles. Pickup truck sales jumped 19 percent to 34,889. This was the first January the new Ram 1500 was available in dealer showrooms.
Jeep® Brand
Despite extreme weather across the Midwest and Northeast – two key regions for Jeep – brand sales slipped only 2 percent to 58,401 vehicles. The Wrangler set a new record for January as sales finished at 13,024. The Jeep Compass also set a January record with sales of 10,298 vehicles.
Dodge Brand
Sales fell 2 percent to 27,077 vehicles.
Chrysler Brand
Sales fell 14 percent to 9,054 vehicles.
Fiat Brand
Sales fell 39 percent to 751 vehicles.
Alfa Romeo Brand
Sales fell 30 percent to 1,150 vehicles.
Sales Spotlight
The Ram brand was the highlight in what is typically a slow month for the truck industry. Sales climbed 24 percent. It was the highest January ever eclipsing the last record of 38,045 vehicles set in 2017. This is the fifth-straight January of sales above the 30,000 mark for the Ram brand.
The North American International Auto Show helped generate some consumer buzz for the brand as the Ram 1500 took home the title of North American Truck of the Year, beating out the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500. Ram also used the show to unveil its redesigned 2019 heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks.
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).
02-01-19, 10:20 AM
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Nissan
https://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/...2019-u-s-sales
Nissan Group reports January 2019 U.S. sales
January 2019
January 2018
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Nissan Group Total sales (units)
100,741
123,538
-18.5
Nissan Division sales
90,439
112,903
-19.9
INFINITI sales*
10,302
10,635
-3.1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group announced total U.S. sales for January 2019 of 100,741 units, a decrease of 19 percent compared to the prior year.Nissan highlights:
- Frontier truck sales rose to 6,062 units, up 3 percent.
- NV commercial van sales increased 24 percent to 1,263 units.
- Nissan LEAF all-electric vehicle sales increased to 717 units, up 378 percent.
02-01-19, 10:21 AM
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Subaru
http://media.subaru.com/pressrelease...-january-sales
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. REPORTS BEST-EVER JANUARY SALES
- Best January ever – monthly sales increase 3.9 percent over January 2018
- 86 consecutive months of yearly, month-over-month growth
- Best January ever for Ascent and Forester
- 59 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold
- 66 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold
Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 46,072 vehicle sales for January 2019, a 3.9 percent increase compared to January 2018, and the best January in the history of the company. These results continue the automaker’s sales momentum from 2018 where Subaru achieved ten consecutive years of record sales and exceeded 680,000 annual sales – a first in company history.
January marked the 59th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the automaker. Ascent and Forester sales were notably strong as each model achieved its best January ever. BRZ sales for January 2019 increased 10.2 percent compared to the same month in 2018. In addition, 4,981 of the all-new 3-row Ascent SUVs were delivered in January. Also, in January, Crosstrek, Legacy and Outback each won Kelley Blue Book 2019 Best Resale Value Awards in their respective categories.
“We are super excited to kick-off 2019 on a high note with the best January sales in the history of our franchise,” said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO, Subaru of America, Inc. “In today’s extremely competitive automotive market, we know that 86 consecutive months of yearly, month-over-month sales increases would not be possible without the tireless work of our dedicated retailer network and each of our colleague’s commitment to supplying safe, reliable, versatile vehicles.”
“This month, our record sales were driven by strong demand for the all-new Forester, which continues to deliver outstanding results since its release in October,” said Jeff Walters, Senior Vice President of Sales. “2019 will be another exciting year for our brand. We’re looking forward to continued growth thanks to exciting new additions to our lineup including the all-new, seventh-generation 2020 Legacy.”
January marked the 59th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the automaker. Ascent and Forester sales were notably strong as each model achieved its best January ever. BRZ sales for January 2019 increased 10.2 percent compared to the same month in 2018. In addition, 4,981 of the all-new 3-row Ascent SUVs were delivered in January. Also, in January, Crosstrek, Legacy and Outback each won Kelley Blue Book 2019 Best Resale Value Awards in their respective categories.
“We are super excited to kick-off 2019 on a high note with the best January sales in the history of our franchise,” said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO, Subaru of America, Inc. “In today’s extremely competitive automotive market, we know that 86 consecutive months of yearly, month-over-month sales increases would not be possible without the tireless work of our dedicated retailer network and each of our colleague’s commitment to supplying safe, reliable, versatile vehicles.”
“This month, our record sales were driven by strong demand for the all-new Forester, which continues to deliver outstanding results since its release in October,” said Jeff Walters, Senior Vice President of Sales. “2019 will be another exciting year for our brand. We’re looking forward to continued growth thanks to exciting new additions to our lineup including the all-new, seventh-generation 2020 Legacy.”
02-01-19, 10:22 AM
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Audi
https://media.audiusa.com/en-us/releases/300
Audi of America January sales dip 1.8 percent; Q5, A6 and A5 lead consumer demand
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02-01-19, 10:25 AM
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Mitsubishi
https://media.mitsubishicars.com/rel...les-since-2007
MITSUBISHI MOTORS REPORTS BEST JANUARY SALES SINCE 2007 /
CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 1, 2019 – Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA), the fastest-growing Asian brand in the U.S. for the second consecutive year*, today reported January 2019 sales of 8,708, an increase of 2.7 percent over January 2018. January 2019's sales results represent MMNA's best January sales since 2007. News and Notes:- MMNA's Crossover SUV lineup recorded 7,141 vehicles sold, up 6.6 percent over last January. Mitsubishi predicted consumers' desire for crossover SUVs, and continues to be a leader in the segment
- The fuel-efficient Mirage and Mirage G4 combined for 1,570 vehicles sold, up 42.3 percent over January of 2018. Mirage G4 is the most fuel-efficient gasoline-fueled non-hybrid passenger car available in the United States
- Despite MMNA's strong monthly performance, sales were impacted by the U.S. Government shutdown and the polar vortex weather system impacting many areas of the country
02-01-19, 10:27 AM
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Kia
https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media...january-sales9
KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES JANUARY SALES
Rio, Soul, Optima and Sedona Post Double Digit Year-Over-Year IncreasesIRVINE, Calif., February 1, 2019 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced January sales of 37,376 vehicles, led by the Soul which posted a 19.5-percent increase over the same period last year. Overall, Kia sales are up 4.9-percent year-over-year.
“Not surprisingly, the SUV-centered market continues in the New Year with Soul, Sorento and Sportage closing the month as Kia’s three top-selling vehicles and providing the brand with a lot of momentum in January,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales, Kia Motors America. “With the all-new 2020 Soul and Telluride models scheduled to arrive in showrooms soon, we are confident that more consumers will continue taking notice of Kia’s world-class offerings.”
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“Not surprisingly, the SUV-centered market continues in the New Year with Soul, Sorento and Sportage closing the month as Kia’s three top-selling vehicles and providing the brand with a lot of momentum in January,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales, Kia Motors America. “With the all-new 2020 Soul and Telluride models scheduled to arrive in showrooms soon, we are confident that more consumers will continue taking notice of Kia’s world-class offerings.”
02-01-19, 12:14 PM
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02-01-19, 02:48 PM
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Mazda
https://insidemazda.mazdausa.com/pre...ry-2019-sales/
Mazda Reports January Sales Results
February 1, 2019
IRVINE, Calif. (Feb. 1, 2019) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total January sales of 20,045 vehicles, a decrease of 19.7 percent compared to January 2018. With 25 selling days in January, compared to 25 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 19.7 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.KEY SALES NOTES:
- Sales of the Mazda6 totaled 1,619 in January, an increase of 4.3 percent compared to January 2018.
- CPO sales totaled 3,892 vehicles in January, an increase of 9.3 percent compared to January 2018
02-01-19, 02:49 PM
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Volvo
https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/e...january-sales1
Volvo Reports January Sales
Feb 01, 2019 ID: 248034
ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (February 1, 2019) - Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 5,854 vehicles for the month of January, an increase of 5.2 percent versus January 2018.
The XC60 was the top seller for the month with 1,471 vehicles sold followed by the XC90 with 1,427 vehicles sold.
“2019 is off to a good start, with our best January in a decade and solid growth posted in our retail business,” said Anders Gustafsson, President and CEO, Volvo Car USA.
For sales by model click here: https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/en-us/corporate/sales-volumes
02-01-19, 02:54 PM
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Bmw
http://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=3364&mid=
BMW of North America Reports January 2019 U.S. Sales.
- Phil DiIanni
- Mariella Kapsaskis
- Outlook 2019: Continued Growth on Level with 2018.
- BMW Product Offensive Continues; Four All-New Models Arrive in Q1.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 1, 2019… Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 4.8 percent in January 2019 for a total of 18,102 compared to 19,016 vehicles sold in January 2018. Top performers for the month included the BMW X3 and BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and the BMW 5 Series sedan.
“With some model changeovers, we expected the slight decrease in January sales. That being said, we anticipate continued growth for 2019 on the same level as was achieved in 2018,” said Bernhard Kuhnt, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “With four all-new models launching just this quarter – including the highly-anticipated 3 Series – and the continued strong performance of the X5, we are looking forward to a great year ahead.”
BMW is in the midst of an aggressive product offensive, having introduced all-new generations of several core models over the past 24 months. In February, the all-new seventh-generation BMW 3 Series will begin arriving in showrooms followed closely by the first-ever BMW X7 Sports Activity Vehicle, BMW 8 Series convertible and BMW Z4 roadster in March.
“With some model changeovers, we expected the slight decrease in January sales. That being said, we anticipate continued growth for 2019 on the same level as was achieved in 2018,” said Bernhard Kuhnt, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “With four all-new models launching just this quarter – including the highly-anticipated 3 Series – and the continued strong performance of the X5, we are looking forward to a great year ahead.”
BMW is in the midst of an aggressive product offensive, having introduced all-new generations of several core models over the past 24 months. In February, the all-new seventh-generation BMW 3 Series will begin arriving in showrooms followed closely by the first-ever BMW X7 Sports Activity Vehicle, BMW 8 Series convertible and BMW Z4 roadster in March.
BMW Group Electrified Vehicle Sales
BMW Group sales of electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles totaled 996 in January 2019, a decrease of 13 percent over the 1,145 sold in the same month a year ago.
BMW Group currently offers five electrified models in the U.S., including the BMW i3, BMW i8 and i8 Roadster, BMW 530e, BMW 740e, and MINI Countryman plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle. Plug-in hybrid versions of the all-new BMW X5 and the all-new BMW 3 Series have been announced and will begin sales in the U.S. at a future date.
MINI Brand Sales
For January, MINI USA reported 2,457 vehicles sold, a decrease of 16.3 percent from the 2,937 sold in the same month a year ago.
BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles
- BMW Certified Pre-Owned sold 7,984 vehicles, a decrease of 12.4 percent from January 2018.
- Total BMW Pre-Owned sold 17,173 vehicles, an increase of 1.2 percent from January 2018.
- MINI Certified Pre-Owned sold 859 vehicles, an increase of 19.6 percent from January 2018.
- Total MINI Pre-Owned sold 2,035 vehicles, a decrease of .2 percent from January 2018.
