Sept 2013 Sales Thread
10-01-13 | 08:08 AM
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Sept 2013 Sales Thread
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers delivered 187,195 vehicles in the United States in September, down 11 percent compared year over year. Retail sales were down 6 percent versus a year ago and fleet sales were down 27 percent. Retail sales were up 2 percent on a selling day-adjusted basis.
“We held our own when it comes to retail market share this month thanks to strong new products, including the Chevrolet Impala, Buick Encore, GMC Sierra and the Cadillac ATS and XTS,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president, U.S. sales operations. “We expect a strong finish to the year and more growth in 2014 thanks to new products and a healthier economy.”
Highlights (vs. 2012)
Buick sales increased 6 percent and Cadillac sales were up 10 percent. On a retail basis, Buick sales have now increased for 17 months in a row.
Chevrolet Malibu sales were up 29 percent, sales of the Spark were up 6 percent and retail sales of the Impala increased 64 percent. Chevrolet Tahoe sales were up 14 percent.
Third quarter retail sales for GM were up 13 percent and total sales were up 7 percent.
Through the 1st 9 months of the year, Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac and GMC have posted double-digit retail sales increases compared with 2012.
Year-to-date sales of Buick and Cadillac cars are up a combined 15 percent; large pickups are up 20 percent; large SUVs are up 15 percent; and compact crossovers are up 13 percent.
Chevrolet Malibu sales were up 29 percent, sales of the Spark were up 6 percent and retail sales of the Impala increased 64 percent. Chevrolet Tahoe sales were up 14 percent.
Third quarter retail sales for GM were up 13 percent and total sales were up 7 percent.
Through the 1st 9 months of the year, Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac and GMC have posted double-digit retail sales increases compared with 2012.
Year-to-date sales of Buick and Cadillac cars are up a combined 15 percent; large pickups are up 20 percent; large SUVs are up 15 percent; and compact crossovers are up 13 percent.
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10-01-13 | 08:11 AM
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Ford
Ford Motor Company sales totaled 185,146, delivering its best September since 2006 with a 6 percent increase in the U.S., outpacing the industry and marking Ford’s 11th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases.
“The combination of great styling, fuel economy and value delivered another solid monthly result for Ford in September,” said Ken Czubay, vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “We’re particularly encouraged by the strength of the Fusion and Fiesta, especially in coastal markets. The F-Series also keeps delivering, with our 5th-straight month surpassing the 60,000-vehicle mark and continuing as America’s best-selling vehicle.”
September Ford Fusion sales of 19,972 are up 62 percent compared with a year ago. Through the 1st 9 months of the year, Fusion retail sales are experiencing their strongest rate of growth in the west, up 59 percent. In the southeast, Fusion is up 26 percent.
September Ford Fiesta sales of 5,043 are up 29 percent over last year, marking Fiesta’s best September sales performance ever. Through the 1st 9 months of this year, Fiesta’s largest retail sales market is in the west, which is growing at the fastest rate of all of Fiesta’s markets – up 41 percent.
Posting a 26th consecutive monthly sales increase and its fifth-straight month above the 60,000-vehicle sales mark, F-Series sales were 60,456, up 10 percent.
The all-new Lincoln MKZ posted its best-ever September with 2,874 sold, up 12 percent compared with September last year. MKZ has reported record sales for 5 of the last 6 months.
10-01-13 | 08:31 AM
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Chrysler
42nd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
Chrysler, Dodge and Ram Truck brands each post sales increases in September compared with same month a year ago
4 Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in September
Jeep Grand Cherokee sales up 19 percent; best September sales in 10 years
Dodge Durango sales up 66 percent; largest percentage sales increase of any Chrysler Group vehicles
Chrysler, Dodge and Ram Truck brands each post sales increases in September compared with same month a year ago
4 Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in September
Jeep Grand Cherokee sales up 19 percent; best September sales in 10 years
Dodge Durango sales up 66 percent; largest percentage sales increase of any Chrysler Group vehicles
October 1, 2013 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 143,017 units, a 1 percent increase compared with sales in September 2012 (142,041 units), and the group’s best September sales since 2007.
The Chrysler, Dodge and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in September compared with the same month a year ago. The Ram Truck brand’s 8 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand during the month. Chrysler Group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 42-consecutive months in September.
“Even though industry sales dipped during September, Chrysler Group still managed to eke out a slight sales increase for the month,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “Our dealers had 2 less selling days in September compared with a year ago, but they still outperformed the industry and extended our sales streak to 42-consecutive months of year-over-year sales gains.”
Chrysler Group had 4 models that set sales records in September. The Jeep® Compass and Jeep Patriot each set a sales record for the month of September, as did the Dodge Dart compact sedan and the Dodge Challenger. Sales of the Dodge Durango full-size SUV were up 66 percent, the largest percentage sales gain by any Chrysler Group vehicle in September.
Chrysler Group finished the month with a 62-days supply of inventory (187,153 units). U.S. industry sales figures for September are projected at an estimated 15.7 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).
September 2013 U.S. Sales Highlights by Brand
Ram Truck Brand
Ram Truck brand sales were up 8 percent in September, the brand’s 26th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. It was the brand’s best September sales since 2007 and the largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in the month. Sales of the Ram pickup truck were up 8 percent, its 41st-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains and its best September sales since 2007.
The first of the all-new 2014 Ram ProMaster vans began rolling into Ram Truck dealerships across the country in September. The ProMaster lineup offers a list of key best-in-class features including fuel economy, cargo capacity and total cost of ownership. The new 2014 Ram Heavy Duty pickups, with best-in-class towing and best-in-class Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR), begin arriving in dealerships this month.
Dodge Brand
Dodge brand sales were up 3 percent in September, the brand’s best September sales since 2005 and its 28th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Dodge Challenger and Dodge Dart compact sedan each recorded their best sales for the month of September. It was the Dart’s 4th straight month of year-over-year sales gains. Sales of the Dodge Durango full-size SUV were up 66 percent, the largest percentage sales gain by any Chrysler Group vehicle in September, and its 11th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Sales of the Dodge Charger were up 49 percent, its best September sales in 3 years.
Chrysler Group is celebrating its 30 years of minivan leadership this fall with special 30th-anniversary editions of the Dodge Grand Caravan and the Chrysler Town & Country minivans. The 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan 30th Anniversary Edition will be available on both the SE and SXT models, and will continue to set the mark in minivan value.
Chrysler Brand
Chrysler brand sales were up 2 percent in September, its best September sales since 2007. Sales of the award-winning Chrysler Town & Country minivan were up 4 percent, its best September sales since 2006. Chrysler Group is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the minivan as one of the leading innovators in the segment created back in late 1983. New for 2014 is the Chrysler Town & Country 30th Anniversary Edition which features unique exterior and interior trim in addition to its already extensive list of standard equipment. The first luxury minivan, the Town & Country debuted in 1989. Sales of the flagship Chrysler 300 full-size sedan were up 6 percent, its best September sales performance in 6 years.
Jeep® Brand
2 of the 4 Jeep brand models set sales records in September. The Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass each registered their best ever September sales. The Compass, with its 27 percent sales increase, had the largest percentage sales gain of any Jeep brand model. Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee were up 19 percent, its best September sales in 10 years. Jeep brand sales were down 5 percent in September compared with the same month a year ago.
The Jeep brand announced in September that it will offer a 2014 Wrangler Dragon Edition this fall, built from the popular concept first seen at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exposition. Based on the Jeep Wrangler Sahara, the Dragon Edition has numerous unique exterior and interior styling cues consumers will appreciate. Available only in black and as a 4-door Unlimited model, the Wrangler Dragon Edition features Bronze Satin Gloss trim inside and out.
FIAT Brand
FIAT brand sales were down 24 percent in September, compared with the same month a year ago. But 2013 has been a good year for the FIAT brand in the United States. The brand added the larger Fiat 500L and the Fiat 500e all-electric models to its product lineup, and until September, the brand realized 18-consecutive months of year-over-year sales growth.
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10-01-13 | 08:41 AM
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Audi
Audi reported September 2013 sales of 13,065 vehicles, a 6.2% increase over the previous September record set last year. September also stands as the 33rd consecutive month of record sales for the brand. Audi sales YTD increased 13.6% to 114,411 vehicles sold.
Through the end of the third quarter, 2013 already ranked as the 3rd best year of total Audi sales in the US market.
“Audi momentum remained strong in September with several new models expanding our lineup for the final push to another year of record sales,” said Mark Del Rosso, Executive Vice President and COO, Audi of America. “With the Audi A6 TDI, A7 TDI, A8 TDI and Q5 TDI clean diesel models, along with the SQ5 performance crossover on dealer lots we are confident of setting record sales again this year.”
September results were bolstered by sales of the Audi Q5 luxury crossover, which posted a 44.9% gain in September with 3,268 units delivered for the month. Sales of the Audi Q7 increased 31.9% to 1,386 vehicles sold for the month. Year-to-date sales for the Audi Q5 increased 43.7% while sales for the Audi Q7 increased 46.7%.
Audi sedan sales remained strong with the Audi A4 leading by an increase of 28.8% over the same period last year to 3,357 vehicles sold for the month.
Audi TDI sales remained strong with the addition of 3 new clean diesel models this summer, including the Audi A6 TDI, Audi A7 TDI and Audi Q5 TDI.
Highlights:
• Sales mix for Audi S performance variants finished the month at 13.9% for the S4 sedan; 32.7% for the S5/ RS 5; 6.0% for the S6; 15.7% for the S7; 13.2% for the S8; 22.5% for the TTS / TT RS and TTS Roadster and 6.4% for the SQ5 crossover.
• Sales of Audi A4 increased 28.8% compared to September 2012; YTD sales grew 2.3% compared to previous period.
• Sales of the Audi Q5 increased 44.9% compared to September 2012; YTD sales grew 43.7% compared to previous period.
• Sales of the Audi Q7 increased 31.9% compared to September 2012; YTD sales grew 46.7% compared to previous period.
• Sales mix for Audi A6 TDI finished the month at 12.8%, for the Audi A7 TDI at 11.7%, for the A8 TDI to 23%, the Audi Q5 TDI at 14.5%, and for the Audi Q7 TDI at 30.6%
• The Audi A3 is being phased out in advance of the all-new A3 sedan arriving in the U.S. market next spring.
• Sales mix for Audi S performance variants finished the month at 13.9% for the S4 sedan; 32.7% for the S5/ RS 5; 6.0% for the S6; 15.7% for the S7; 13.2% for the S8; 22.5% for the TTS / TT RS and TTS Roadster and 6.4% for the SQ5 crossover.
• Sales of Audi A4 increased 28.8% compared to September 2012; YTD sales grew 2.3% compared to previous period.
• Sales of the Audi Q5 increased 44.9% compared to September 2012; YTD sales grew 43.7% compared to previous period.
• Sales of the Audi Q7 increased 31.9% compared to September 2012; YTD sales grew 46.7% compared to previous period.
• Sales mix for Audi A6 TDI finished the month at 12.8%, for the Audi A7 TDI at 11.7%, for the A8 TDI to 23%, the Audi Q5 TDI at 14.5%, and for the Audi Q7 TDI at 30.6%
• The Audi A3 is being phased out in advance of the all-new A3 sedan arriving in the U.S. market next spring.
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AUDI US SNAPSHOT --YTD--
Model Line Sept. '13 Actual Sept. '12 Actual Yr/Yr % change Sept. '13 YTD Actual Sept. '12 YTD Actual Yr/Yr % change
A3 7 806 -99.1% 856 5,750 -85.1%
A4 3,357 2,607 28.8% 26,992 26,398 2.3%
A5 1,511 1,594 -5.2% 14,488 13,005 11.4%
A6 1,682 2,065 -18.5% 15,992 13,909 13.5%
A7 623 720 -13.5% 6,027 6,251 -3.6%
A8 544 551 -1.3% 4,634 3,970 16.7%
allroad 456 428 6.5% 4,121 1,832 124.9%
Audi Q5 3,268 2,256 44.9% 28,599 19,897 43.7%
Audi Q7 1,386 1,051 31.9% 10,772 7,342 46.7%
R8 53 50 6.0% 600 654 -8.3%
TT 178 174 2.3% 1,530 1,686 --9.3%
Total Audi Sales 13,065 12,302 6.2% 114,411 100,694 13.6%
Total CPO Sales
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10-01-13 | 08:44 AM
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Vw
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 31,920 units delivered in September and 314,833 units year-to-date, down 2.6 percent year-to-date.
“While September was an expectedly tough month for the industry, Volkswagen is seeing some stability as we are consistently pacing at a solid level of performance for the 2nd year in a row, a level we haven’t seen in 40 years,” said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America. “As we enter the last quarter of the year, I’m confident we can maintain this pace as our product mix improves and we increase the availability of our 2014 model year vehicles.”
The Chattanooga-built Passat continues as a core model with 7,900 units delivered. In September the Passat TDI, the only clean diesel in the midsize sedan segment delivered 2,784 clean diesels, representing 35.2 percent of its sales mix. The Good Housekeeping Research Institute named the Passat TDI Clean Diesel the “Most Fuel Efficient Family-Friendly Sedan,” stating “For the driver aiming to be eco-conscious as well as budget-minded about fuel, this Volkswagen is a perfect fit.”
Total Jetta deliveries (including SportWagen) for September accounted for 13,309 units. The Jetta Turbo Hybrid continues to attract consumer interest with 887 deliveries in September, a 7.7 percent increase.
Total Beetle deliveries for September were 3,554 units, a 35.5 percent increase versus the prior year
The Tiguan had the best September ever with 2,406 units sold, this also marks the best year-to-date sales for the vehicle. Total sales of the Golf (including Golf R and GTI) were 2,127 units. The Touareg sold 658 units.
Volkswagen’s high-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 24.4 percent of sales in September marking the best month ever for TDI sales and 24.3 percent year-to-date.
10-01-13 | 10:09 AM
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Nissan/Infiniti
Nissan U.S. sales in September totaled 86,868, down 5.5 percent from last year's total of 91,907. Nissan Division sales finished at 77,828 units, a decrease of 5.6 percent. Sales of Infiniti vehicles totaled 9,040 units, down 4.3 percent.
Fred Diaz, divisional vice president, Sales and Marketing, Service and Parts, Nissan U.S.A. said: "September was a unique month with fewer selling days than the prior year with the Labor Day weekend falling into August sales reporting for the 1st time in several years. While this skewed year-to-year comparisons we are optimistic that strong auto sales will continue into the 4th quarter."
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
Nissan Division posted sales of 77,828 units, a decrease of 5.6 percent from 82,462 the prior year.
Nissan LEAF set a September sales record finishing the month with 1,953 deliveries, an increase of 99 percent year over year. Once again, Atlanta was the No. 1 LEAF market in the U.S., as electric vehicle sales increases spread from the West Coast to a new wave of markets.
Versa deliveries increased 9.5 percent over the prior year to 8,776, with sales of the all-new 2014 Versa Note beginning to pick up momentum. Versa continues to be the leader among subcompacts for 2013.
Sales of Rogue crossovers totaled 11,353 in September as Nissan prepares to launch the all-new, 2014 Rogue later this year. Nissan is conducting a special reservation program for the all-new Rogue, which will be produced at the company's Smyrna, Tenn. manufacturing plant.
Pathfinder sales continue to increase, up 72.8 percent to 5,537 in September. Deliveries are up 295 percent calendar-year-to-date over the same period in 2012.
Frontier sales jumped 7 percent in September to 4,662 units.
Diaz said, "Anticipation is building for the all-new 2014 Nissan Rogue, which we expect to begin selling next month. Rogue marks the last of our 5 top-selling models to be completely redesigned in the past 15 months, a strategy that also has driven stronger sales of Altima, Sentra, Versa and Pathfinder. We expect that demand for these new products will continue to accelerate our sales momentum."
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
Infiniti today reported sales of 9,040 in September, down 4.3 percent from 9,445 units a year earlier.
September marked the first full month of sales for the all-new 2014 Infiniti Q50, and the luxury sports sedan had sales of 2,367, with a total of 4,801 units since it went on sale in early August.
Sales of Infiniti sports sedans, which include the 2013 Infiniti G Sedan, totaled 4,144 in September, an increase of 47.6 percent, bringing the automaker's sales of luxury passenger cars to be up 28.3 percent for the month.
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NISSAN DIVISION SEPT
2013 SEPT
2012 Monthly
% chg CYTD
2013 CYTD
2012 CYTD
% chg
Nissan Division Total 77,828 82,462 -5.6 860,197 779,888 10.3
Versa 8,776 8,016 9.5 91,535 85,572 7.0
Sentra 7,798 9,345 -16.6 98,281 85,840 14.5
cube 283 515 -45.0 4,422 5,812 -23.9
Altima 21,221 24,448 -13.2 249,518 234,040 6.6
Maxima 4,717 5,718 -17.5 36,196 46,121 -21.5
LEAF 1,953 984 98.5 16,076 5,212 208.4
Juke 2,774 3,195 -13.2 28,307 28,096 0.8
370Z 551 436 26.4 5,111 6,099 -16.2
GT-R 76 119 -36.1 952 968 -1.7
Total Car 48,149 52,776 -8.8 530,398 497,760 6.6
Frontier 4,662 4,354 7.1 46,181 44,814 3.1
Titan 962 1,792 -46.3 12,243 16,406 -25.4
Xterra 998 1,408 -29.1 13,619 13,500 0.9
Pathfinder 5,537 3,205 72.8 69,363 23,542 194.6
Armada 872 1,148 -24.0 10,473 13,150 -20.4
Rogue 11,353 12,106 -6.2 124,669 109,763 13.6
Murano 2,879 3,685 -21.9 31,178 39,322 -20.7
Quest 996 1,190 -16.3 10,426 14,514 -28.2
NV 945 798 18.4 9,081 7,117 27.6
NV200 475 N/A N/A 2,566 N/A N/A
Total Truck 29,679 29,686 0.0 329,799 282,128 16.9
North American produced 58,911 60,232 -2.2 653,752 570,102 14.7
Car 44,460 47,527 -6.5 490,226 451,573 8.6
Truck 14,451 12,705 13.7 163,526 118,529 38.0
Import 18,917 22,230 -14.9 206,445 209,786 -1.6
Car 3,689 5,249 -29.7 40,172 46,187 -13.0
Truck 15,228 16,981 -10.3 166,273 163,599 1.6
INFINITI DIVISION SEPT
2013 SEPT
2012 Monthly
% chg CYTD
2013 CYTD
2012 CYTD
% chg
Infiniti Division Total 9,040 9,445 -4.3 80,919 86,596 -6.6
Q50 2,367 N/A N/A 4,801 N/A N/A
Infiniti G Sedan 1,777 2,807 -36.7 26,043 35,766 -27.2
Infiniti Q60 844 870 -3.0 8,159 10,286 -20.7
Infiniti M Line 370 500 -26.0 4,178 6,759 -38.2
Infiniti QX50 177 253 -30.0 1,366 2,480 -44.9
Infiniti QX60 2,111 2,251 -6.2 22,667 14,353 57.9
Infiniti QX70 328 1,659 -80.2 4,667 7,462 -37.5
Infiniti QX80 1,066 1,105 -3.5 9,038 9,490 -4.8
Total Car 2,991 3,677 -18.7 38,380 52,811 -27.3
Total Truck 3,682 5,268 -30.1 37,738 33,785 11.7
NISSAN & INFINITI SEPT
2013 SEPT
2012 Monthly
% chg CYTD
2013 CYTD
2012 CYTD
% chg
TOTAL VEHICLE 86,868 91,907 -5.5 941,116 866,484 8.6
Total Car 51,140 56,453 -9.4 568,778 550,571 3.3
Total Truck 33,361 34,954 -4.6 367,537 315,913 16.3
Selling days 23 25
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10-01-13 | 10:50 AM
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Honda/Acura
American Honda today reported September 2013 U.S. sales of 105,563 units, a decrease of 9.9 percent compared with September 2012 (a decrease of 2.1 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate (DSR*)), while year-to-date sales remain up 7.9 percent over 2012. Reflecting Honda's consistent focus on retail sales, the Honda brand posted September 2013 sales of 93,915 units, a decrease of 8.7 percent compared with September 2012 (a decrease of 0.7 percent based on the DSR). Acura U.S. September sales of 11,648 units decreased 18.9 percent compared with September 2012 (a decrease of 11.9 percent based on the DSR).
Honda
Strong sales of the Accord continue, up 13.8 percent year to date, on sales of 25,176 units in September
Honda light truck sales are up 7.8 percent year to date compared to 2012 helped by the Ridgeline, which tallied a 7th straight month of sales gains in September, up 9.9 percent compared to 2012
Solid September sales of 22,983 units keep Civic up 8.3 percent year to date and 6.7 percent compared with last September
"Even as we catch our breath from all-time record August sales and with 2 fewer selling days this month, the Honda brand continues on a strong pace for the year," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales at American Honda. "The already strong appeal of the Accord lineup will grow even greater with the launch late this month of the 2014 Accord Hybrid, which delivers 50 mpg1 city EPA-rated fuel economy."Honda light truck sales are up 7.8 percent year to date compared to 2012 helped by the Ridgeline, which tallied a 7th straight month of sales gains in September, up 9.9 percent compared to 2012
Solid September sales of 22,983 units keep Civic up 8.3 percent year to date and 6.7 percent compared with last September
Acura
Acura light truck sales including the all-new 2014 MDX and 2014 RDX are up 16.2 percent year to date compared to this point in 2012
RDX sets 17th successive monthly record, with sales of 3,022 units
MDX remained the top selling Acura model in September, with sales of 4,539 units
RDX sets 17th successive monthly record, with sales of 3,022 units
MDX remained the top selling Acura model in September, with sales of 4,539 units
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10-01-13 | 11:48 AM
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Toyota Lexus Scion
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September 2013 sales results of 164,457 units, an increase of 4 percent over September 2012 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 23 selling days in September 2013 versus 25 selling days in September 2012, TMS sales decreased 4.3 percent from year-ago month.
Toyota Division posted September 2013 sales of 144,935 units, up 4 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota division sales decreased 4.3 percent over September 2012.
"September was a solid month for the auto industry despite 2 fewer selling days," said Bill Fay, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager. "Industry fundamentals are strong as interest rates stay low and consumers remain confident."
Lexus reported September sales of 19,522 units, a 4.1 percent increase on a DSR basis and a 4.2 percent decrease on a raw volume basis, both year-over-year.
"September was another good IS month, along with continued healthy year to date results for RX, ES and LS," said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "Additionally, we anticipate a strong final quarter pace to close out the 2013 calendar year."
Other Highlights:
All-new Corolla posts sales of 23,251 units
Camry is best-selling car in America with sales of almost 32,000 units
All-new Avalon posts triple-digit gains for 7th month in a row
TMS hybrids retains more than half of the market with sales of nearly 23,500 units
Prius family records sales of 15,890 units
All-new RAV4 increases 15.5 percent with a best-ever September
Sienna up 4.5 percent with sales of more than 9,000 units
Toyota division pickups post sales of more than 20,000 units
All-new Lexus IS up more than 42 percent
Lexus LS up more than 36 percent
Lexus ES is volume car leader with sales of 4,866 units
Lexus RX up almost 8 percent with sales of 7,601 units
All-new Corolla posts sales of 23,251 units
Camry is best-selling car in America with sales of almost 32,000 units
All-new Avalon posts triple-digit gains for 7th month in a row
TMS hybrids retains more than half of the market with sales of nearly 23,500 units
Prius family records sales of 15,890 units
All-new RAV4 increases 15.5 percent with a best-ever September
Sienna up 4.5 percent with sales of more than 9,000 units
Toyota division pickups post sales of more than 20,000 units
All-new Lexus IS up more than 42 percent
Lexus LS up more than 36 percent
Lexus ES is volume car leader with sales of 4,866 units
Lexus RX up almost 8 percent with sales of 7,601 units
10-01-13 | 11:55 AM
#12
not much of a golden sales opportunity it seems - IS/RX sales saved what was otherwise a difficult month for lexus. LS sales nice too.
expecting similar challenges for all brands as '13s were likely cleared out in august with less incentives for september?
expecting similar challenges for all brands as '13s were likely cleared out in august with less incentives for september?
10-01-13 | 12:00 PM
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Toyota better pump up the GS 350's engine power numbers to get sales up.1200 units with $2500 incentive plus big discounting off sticker isn't good,IMO..
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10-01-13 | 12:24 PM
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Bmw
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported September sales of 28,874 vehicles, an increase of 8.3 percent from the 26,660 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 11.6 percent on sales of 262,200 in the 1st 9 months of 2013 compared to 234,928 in the same period in 2012.
"September was unusual because of significantly fewer selling days than August, so the more than 8% increase for BMW and another record month for MINI are further fueling BMW Group momentum going into the final quarter of the year," said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. "October means arrival of the new X5, a full month for the new 4 Series, and the full range of new diesel engines in our 3 and 5 Series cars; just a few of the reasons why we are excited about the next 3 months."
BMW Brand Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 8.3 percent in September for a total of 23,568 compared to 21,761 vehicles sold in September, 2012. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is up 14.0 percent on sales of 212,565 compared to 186,397 sold in the 1st 9 months of 2012.
In September, best performing vehicles included the 7 Series, up 271.3 percent to 1,723 units; the X5 SAV, up 21.7 percent to 4,686 units; and the X1, up 17.5 percent to 1,844 units.
BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles
In September, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) increased 1.9 percent to 13,877 vehicles compared to the 13,624 vehicles sold in September, 2012. January through September, BMW used vehicle sales are up 7.8 percent on volume of 132,136 compared to 122,576 in the same period of 2012.
MINI Brand Sales – best September ever
MINI USA reported the best September ever with sales of 5,306 automobiles, an increase of 8.3 percent from the 4,899 sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI sales in the U.S. are up 2.3 percent on volume of 49,635 compared to 48,531 in the1rst 9 months of 2012.
MINI Pre-Owned Vehicles
In September, MINI used automobiles (including MINI NEXT certified pre-owned and pre-owned) reported sales of 1,701 automobiles, a decrease of 0.7 percent from the 1,713 sold in September, 2012. However, January through September, MINI used vehicle sales are up 17.9 percent on volume of 16,181 compared to 13,728 in the same period of 2012.
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