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Mar 2019 Sales Thread
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Edmunds forecasts 1,588,185 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in March, making for an estimated seasonally adjusted annual rate of 17.2 million. This reflects a 25.3 percent increase in sales from February 2019, but a 4 percent drop from March 2018. Sales in the first quarter of 2019 are expected to be 122,000 units lower than in 2018, a 3 percent decrease. “We can now confidently say new vehicle sales are past their peak; the question now is what the new normal will be,” said Jeremy Acevedo, Edmunds’ manager of industry analysis. “With new vehicle prices continuing to rise, interest rates sustaining post-recession highs and leasing growing increasingly expensive, pressure on the market is mounting.” Edmunds analysts said if auto sales continue to decline for the rest of 2019 at the same rate they did in the first quarter, the industry could see a significant reduction compared to 2018. Patrick Manzi, National Automobile Dealers Association senior economist, said new light-vehicle sales will likely continue to decline for the rest of the year compared to 2018. “But we remain confident, barring any unexpected shocks, that the auto industry is on track to sell 16.8 million new light vehicles in 2019,” Manzi said. https://www.vindy.com/news/2019/apr/...o-be-lower-th/ |
Toyota
https://pressroom.toyota.com/release...2019-sales.htm Toyota Motor North America Reports March 2019 Sales
PLANO, Texas (April 2, 2019) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported March 2019 sales of 214,947 vehicles, an increase of 0.1 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis and a decrease of 3.5 percent on a volume basis versus March 2018. For the quarter, TMNA reported sales of 543,714 vehicles, a decrease of 3.7 percent on a DSR basis and a 5.0 percent decrease on a volume basis. Toyota division posted March sales of 185,696 units, down 1.6 percent on a DSR basis and down 5.1 percent on a volume basis. For the quarter, Toyota division reported sales of 476,923 vehicles, down 4.8 percent on a DSR basis and down 6.1 percent on a volume basis. “Light trucks and SUVs continue to lead the way for our industry, and Toyota’s Tacoma and RAV4 first-quarter sales results are a reflection of the strong consumer appeal of these vehicles,” said Jack Hollis, group vice president and general manager, Toyota division. “Passenger cars, however, remain an important part of Toyota’s portfolio. Earlier in the month, we introduced the all-new Corolla — the world’s best-selling nameplate — now with a hybrid option, which comes on the heels of Prius AWD, Camry TRD and Avalon TRD introductions. While some of our competitors are abandoning sedans, we remain optimistic about the future of the segment.” Lexus division posted March sales of 29,249 vehicles, up 12.2 percent on a DSR basis and up 8.2 percent on a volume basis. For the quarter, Lexus sales of 66,791 vehicles were up 5.4 percent on a DSR basis and up 4.0 percent on a volume basis. “Lexus had a solid start to 2019. The launch of the all-new UX was a success in Q1, particularly with the introduction of the UX 250h,” said David Christ, group vice president and general manager, Lexus division. “We are looking forward to continued momentum next quarter with the updated Lexus RC F and limited-edition RC F Track Edition arriving at dealerships this month.” March 2019 Highlights
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Honda Acura
https://acuranews.com/acura-automobi...ues-resurgence American Honda and Honda Brand Set March Sales Records Fueled by Robust Car Sales; Acura Brand Continues ResurgenceApr 2, 2019
Total 148,509 +4.3% Cars 70,420 +4.1% Trucks 78,089 +4.5% Total 134,101 +4.1% Cars 65,829 +5.3% Trucks 68,272 +2.9% Total 14,408 +6.4% Cars 4,591 -10.3% Trucks 9,817 +16.6% https://acuranews.com/media_storage/JPG/henio-80.jpg“Our investment in benchmark products for both Honda and Acura has put us in position to achieve strong sales results, even in a challenging market,” said Henio Arcangeli Jr., senior vice president of the American Honda Automobile Division. “While some competitors are using fleet sales to boost their numbers in this relatively flat market, our gains across the board are driven by retail customers buying our products one at a time.” https://acuranews.com/media_storage/JPG/hondalogo.jpgBRAND REPORT Sales Highlights Honda’s record March sales was led by Accord and Civic, as Honda cars were big contributors, even as trucks also set a new March record with strong sales for HR-V, CR-V and Ridgeline.
https://acuranews.com/media_storage/...19salesCRV.jpgHonda CR-V and Civic are not only the retail #1 CUV and #1 car in America they are the #1 and #2 models in the industry, excluding full-size pickups. https://acuranews.com/media_storage/...sRidgeline.jpgIIHS awarded the 2019 Honda Ridgeline a TOP SAFETY PICK rating when equipped with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights, the only pickup truck tested by the IIHS to earn this rating. https://acuranews.com/media_storage/JPG/acuralogo.jpgBRAND REPORT Sales Highlights Acura sales continued strong momentum with its best March sales in five years, rising 6.4% as the brand completed a strong first quarter. Driving the gains were ILX, up more than 40%, and RDX, which set a new March record.
https://acuranews.com/media_storage/...19salesMDX.jpgMDX is posting solid gains over 2018, heading toward an 8th consecutive year of 50,000 units or more -- and remaining as the best-selling 3-row luxury SUV of all-time. https://acuranews.com/media_storage/...19salesTLX.jpgTLX is outselling key competitors including the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4 and offerings from Lexus, Volvo, Alfa Romeo and Cadillac. https://acuranews.com/media_storage/...saleschart.jpg # # # Back to Top Honda North America | 1919 Torrance Boulevard | Torrance, CA 90501 | Media Contacts Related Photoshttps://d229uu04fua6ei.cloudfront.ne...x400-force.jpg 2019 Honda Civic Sedan Touring
Related Document2019 March Honda & Acura Sales - FINAL.xls |
Nissan
https://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa Nissan Group reports March 2019 U.S. salesMarch 2019 March 2018 % chg Nissan Group Total sales (units) 150,768 162,535 -7.2 Nissan Division sales 137,362 145,103 -5.3 INFINITI sales* 13,406 17,432 -23.1 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group announced total U.S. sales for March 2019 of 150,768 units, a decrease of 7% compared to the prior year. Nissan highlights:
NOTE: To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. March 2019 had 27 selling days, while March 2018 had 28 selling days. |
Chrysler
http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/new...id=20724&mid=1 FCA US Reports March 2019 Sales
The performance of the Ram brand, combined with a new March record for Jeep® Grand Cherokee, countered general softness within the industry. FCA sold 200,307 vehicles in the month. "The industry had a tough first quarter but with spring finally starting to show its face and continued strong economic indicators, such as a boost in housing sales, lower lending rates and a strong labor market, we are confident that new vehicle sales demand will strengthen going forward," Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales, said. "Meanwhile, our Ram brand sales and average transaction prices continue to be strong and our much anticipated, game-changing Jeep Gladiator pickup is on track for its in-market debut this month." See the attached table for the breakdown of brand and nameplate sales. 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:
FCA US LLC is a North American automaker based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It designs, manufactures, and sells or distributes vehicles under the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, FIAT and Alfa Romeo brands, as well as the SRT performance designation. The Company also distributes Mopar and Alfa Romeo parts and accessories. FCA US is building upon the historic foundations of Chrysler Corp., established in 1925 by industry visionary Walter P. Chrysler and Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (F.I.A.T.), founded in Italy in 1899 by pioneering entrepreneurs, including Giovanni Agnelli. FCA US is a member of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies. (NYSE: FCAU/ MTA: FCA). This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on FCA’s current expectations and projections about future events and, by their nature, are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. They relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur or exist in the future and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on them. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in such statements as a result of a variety of factors, including: volatility and deterioration of capital and financial markets, including possibility of new Eurozone sovereign debt crisis, changes in commodity prices, changes in general economic conditions, economic growth and other changes in business conditions, weather, floods, earthquakes or other natural disasters, changes in government regulation, production difficulties, including capacity and supply constraints, and many other risks and uncertainties, most of which are outside of FCA’s control. Contact InformationPlease login to view contact details.Jeff Bennett Image Galleries2019 Ram 1500 Classic2019 Ram 1500 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee See AlsoSpecial Report: 2019 FCA US LLC U.S. Sales ArchiveAttachedSales Chart (pdf) |
Hyundai
https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/2746 Hyundai Motor America Reports March 2019 Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 2, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America reported March sales of 61,177 units, a 2% increase in comparison with March 2018 and the eighth straight month of increasing sales. Retail sales in March grew by 1% as Hyundai’s well-rounded product lineup, expanding SUV offerings and focus on customer experience helped Hyundai again outpace the industry. Hyundai sales in 2019 are off to a strong start in a toughening market, up 2% in the first quarter. Sales Summary Mar-19 Mar-18 2019 YTD 2018 YTD Hyundai 61,177 60,154 147,585 144,515 March Highlights Hyundai sold nearly 30,000 SUVs in March, representing 49% of the total sales volume. Retail SUV sales totaled 22,355, a 47% retail mix compared with 39% last year. This was an all-time March SUV total sales record with an increase of 17% compared with March 2018 and the eighth consecutive monthly SUV sales record. Tucson set its March monthly sales record with 11,976 units sold, up 1% compared with last year. Kona, the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, sold 7,015 units, up 197% and the second highest-monthly total ever for the model. Veloster sales increased a significant 42%, while the Veloster N continues to be a hit in the sport compact segment. Accent also achieved an increase on the month with sales growing by 9%. “Despite a challenging first quarter for the industry, Hyundai was able to gain market share as our retail sales grew 2% through the first three months of the year,” said John Cook, director, Sales Operations, Hyundai Motor America. “In March, retail gains were led by Tucson, Elantra and Santa Fe, which were up 19%, 9% and 3% respectively. In just a few short weeks, Hyundai’s continued product revamp continues with two important debuts of Sonata and Venue at the NY Auto Show. And with Palisade hitting dealers later this summer, Hyundai continues to deliver vehicles that consumers are interested in buying today, coupled with industry-leading quality and value.” March Product and Corporate Activities
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Audi
https://media.audiusa.com/en-us/releases/309 Audi of America March sales up 1.1 percent with Q5 and Q7 in the lead by volumehttps://newspress-audiusamedia.s3.am...pdatePage1.jpg https://newspress-audiusamedia.s3.am...pdatePage2.jpg |
Kia
https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media...-march-sales10 KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES MARCH SALES04/02/19 | ID: 15066 Download Print Email https://www.kiamedia.com/image/low/15050/1/2 Year-Over-Year Sales Up 10.2-Percent More Than 8 Million Kia Vehicles Sold in the U.S. Since 1994 IRVINE, Calif., April 2, 2019 – Kia Motors America today announced March sales of 55,814 vehicles, up 10.2-percent over the same period last year and marking the brand’s best first quarter performance since 2016. The increase in sales was propelled by the all-new Telluride SUV, with 5,080 units sold during the vehicle’s first full month of nationwide availability. In addition, March also saw the brand surpass more than 8 million Kia vehicles sold since entering the U.S market in 1994. “Demand for the all-new Telluride has exceeded our own high expectations and the increased showroom traffic helped Kia to a strong first quarter close,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, Kia Motors America. “As we begin the second quarter with a new advertising campaign for the 2020 Soul, we anticipate consumer interest in the Kia brand will continue to grow well into the spring and summer sales period.” About Kia Motors America Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and LPGA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.* For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert. *The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts. |
Subaru
http://media.subaru.com/pressrelease...er-march-sales April 1, 2019 , Cherry Hill, N.J. - SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. CELEBRATES BEST EVER MARCH SALES AND SETS RECORD FIRST QUARTER
March marked the 61st consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the automaker. Ascent and Outback sales were notably strong as each model achieved its best March ever. Outback sales increased 10.2 percent compared with March 2018. In addition, a record 7,932 of the all-new Ascent SUVs were delivered in March, surpassing December 2018's sales record of 7,733. Earlier in March, Subaru of America, Inc. announced a donation of $27.4 million to national and local charities as part of the 2018 Subaru Share the Love Event, bringing the total donated throughout the life of the program to $145.7 million. Held from mid-November to the end of the calendar year since 2008, the Subaru Share the Love Event donates $250 to the purchaser’s choice of charities for every new Subaru vehicle purchased or leased at 631 participating Subaru retailers nationwide. “March marks a very important month for our brand, not only due to the continued sales success of our products, but also for the charitable contributions selected by our owners and retailers,” said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO, Subaru of America, Inc. “We are proud to say that, this year, Subaru and our retailers will donate $27.5 million to national and local charities as part of the 2018 Subaru Share the Love Event. We believe our commitment to supporting causes that are important to our owners, retailers and communities has played a major role in our continued success.” “We’re pleased we could finish March with a sales increase in an industry that was down for the month,” said Jeff Walters, Senior Vice President of Sales. “We’re particularly excited that Ascent had its best month ever and Outback its best result in eighteen months. With the support of our retailers, we are well positioned to carry this momentum into the spring selling season.” Also in March, Forester earned spots on U.S. News and World Report’s list of “Best Compact SUVs” in the outlet’s 2019 Best Cars for Families Awards and, along with Crosstrek, made CNET’s Best Small SUV for the Money in 2019 list. |
Mazda
https://insidemazda.mazdausa.com/pre...sales-results/ Mazda Reports March Sales ResultsApril 2, 2019IRVINE, Calif. (April 2, 2019) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total March sales of 26,934 vehicles, a decrease of 19.1 percent compared to March 2018. Year-to-date sales through March saw a decrease of 15.7 percent, with 70,833 vehicles sold. With 27 selling days in March, compared to 28 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 16.1 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis. CPO sales totaled 5,555 vehicles in March, an increase of 22 percent compared to March 2018.Year-to-date CPO sales through March increased 18 percent, with 13,857 vehicles sold. Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported March sales of 6,031 vehicles, an increase of 46 percent compared to March last year. Year-to-date sales through March increased 22 percent, with more than 16,189 vehicles sold. https://1ijylmozio83m2nkr2v293mp-wpe...M-1024x515.jpg |
Bmw
http://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=3412&mid= BMW of North America Reports March 2019 U.S. Sales.Please login to view contact details.
Top-selling vehicles in March included the BMW X3 and BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicles, along with the all-new BMW 3 Series sedan, the core of the BMW “Ultimate Driving Machine” brand, and the BMW X7 Sports Activity Vehicle, both in their first full month of sales. “March’s results are due to the success of our U.S.-built Sports Activity Vehicles, the outstanding sales of the BMW X3 and X5, and the incredible reception from our customers to the X7 and brand new 3 Series,” said Bernhard Kuhnt, president and CEO, BMW of North America. “We are pleased to finish Q1 on a positive note, thanks to the arrival of so much exciting new product and the strength of our dealer network.” Sales of the BMW X3 reached 6,727 units in March, once again making it the best-selling BMW in the U.S. The BMW X7 had a very strong introduction in its first month on showroom floors, selling 2,186 units. Table 1: New Vehicle Sales BMW of North America, LLC, March 2019 MarchMarch%YTDYTD% 2019201820192018 BMW passenger cars17,63220,648-14.641,68647,541-12.3 BMW light trucks14,59610,66336.932,20226,29422.5 TOTAL BMW32,22831,3112.973,88873,8350.1 BMW Group Electrified Vehicle Sales BMW Group sales of electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles totaled 1,147 in March 2019, a decrease of 55.7 percent over the 2,588 sold in the same month a year ago. Model changeover has limited the current BMW Group electrified lineup to five models including the BMW i3, BMW i8 and i8 Roadster, BMW 530e, and MINI Countryman plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Plug-in hybrid variants of the BMW X5, the all-new BMW 3 Series and updated BMW 7 Series recently debuted at the Geneva International Motor Show. These models and a plug-in-hybrid variant of the BMW X3 will begin sales in the U.S. at a future date. MINI Brand Sales For March, MINI USA reported 3,769 vehicles sold, a decrease of 16.8 percent from the 4,531 sold in the same month a year ago. BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles
Table 2: Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales BMW of North America, LLC, March 2019 Mar-19Mar-18%YTDYTD% 20192018 BMW CPO10,85811,666-6.90%27,57830,347-9.10% BMW Total Pre-Owned23,53622,6903.70%59,35257,5903.10% MINI CPO1,2381,12210.30%3,0152,70011.70% MINI Total Pre-Owned2,8493,025-5.80%7,0657,308-3.30% BMW Group In America BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; technology offices in Silicon Valley and Chicago, and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group global center of competence for BMW X models and manufactures the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 347 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 148 BMW motorcycle retailers, 125 MINI passenger car dealers, and 37 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. www.bmwgroup.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BMWGroup Twitter: http://twitter.com/BMWGroup YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/BMWGroupview Google+: http://googleplus.bmwgroup.com Journalist note: Information about BMW Group and its products in the USA is available to journalists on-line at www.bmwusanews.com, www.miniusanews.com and www.press.bmwna.com.SalesMarch 2019 Attached Files
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Infiniti
https://infinitinews.com/en-US/infin...rch-2019-sales NASHVILLE, Tenn. – INFINITI today reported U.S. sales of 13,406 vehicles in March. The QX60 7-passenger crossover and QX80 full-size sport utility vehicles are up 7 and 3 percent for the year, respectively. |
Seems like Lexus is only growing luxury brand in 2019... BMW, MB, Audi are all down so far in 2019.
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Mercedes
http://www.theprogressnews.com/busin...c62739046.html Mercedes-Benz Reports March Sales of 27,004 Units
“While demand for our SUV lineup and new A-Class remains strong, we’re still in the ramp-up phase of our launch,” said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. “We expect to further fuel momentum with the upcoming launches of our highly anticipated new models in the months ahead.” Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in March included the GLC, C-Class and E-Class model lines. The GLC took the lead at 6,282, followed by C-Class sales of 5,514. The E-Class rounded out the top three with 3,712 units sold. March sales of Mercedes-AMG high-performance models totaled 3,435 units (+27.4%) with 9,684 vehicles sold year-to-date (+27.1%). Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 10,560 vehicles in March, an increase of 0.1% when compared to the same month last year (10,554). On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 30,365 vehicles, an increase of 2.1% from the previous year (29,741). About Mercedes-Benz USA Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse lineup in the luxury segment with 15 model lines ranging from the sporty A-Class sedan to the flagship S-Class and the Mercedes-AMG GT R. MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans and smart products in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com, www.mbvans.com and www.smartusa.com. Accredited journalists can visit our media site at www.media.mbusa.com. Follow us on Twitter @MBUSAnews. |
Volvo
https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/e...ts-march-sales Volvo Car USA Reports March SalesApr 02, 2019 ID: 251054ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (April 2, 2019) - Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 9,569 vehicles for the month of March, an increase of 16.2 percent versus March 2018.March 2019 was the best March sales performance since March 2007. The XC40 had a record-breaking month, selling 1,550 compact SUVs. The XC90 was the top seller of the month with 3,236 vehicles sold followed by the XC60 with 2,936 cars sold. Volvo finished the first quarter of 2019 up 9.8 percent on top of quarter one 2018, which was up significantly compared to the prior year. “The XC90 had the best month since 2017 and the XC40 had the best month ever. Both cars continue to bring new people into the Volvo family,” said Anders Gustafsson, President and CEO, Volvo Car USA. For sales by model click here: https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/e.../sales-volumes About Volvo Volvo 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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