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Old 11-01-23, 07:22 AM
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https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/3980

Hyundai Motor America Reports October 2023 Sales


  • Total Sales Up in October; 15 Consecutive Months of Total Sales Growth
  • Green Sales Jump 49%
  • Hyundai Sets Best-Ever October Total and Retail Sales Elantra HEV, IONIQ 5, Santa Fe HEV, Tucson PHEV, Tucson HEV
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 – Hyundai Motor America reported total October sales of 60,805 units, a 0.3% increase compared with October 2022. This is the 15th month in a row Hyundai has seen increases in total sales. Hyundai set total sales records in October for Elantra HEV (+15%), IONIQ 5 (+89%), Santa Fe HEV (+81%), Tucson PHEV (+170%) and Tucson HEV (+14%). Hyundai also announced the Winter Sales Event of 0.0% APR Financing* for up to 60 Months plus 90-days deferred on 24MY Tucson ICE and 23MY Santa Fe ICE and HEV for well-qualified buyers.

“This was the best-ever October for total and retail sales for our segment-leading Tucson HEV, Tucson PHEV, Santa Fe HEV and IONIQ 5 SUVs along with our Elantra HEV,” said Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor America. “Hyundai is rolling into November with momentum and our proven Winter Sales Event promotion and strong marketing support starts now. We’re confident we are going to finish 2023 with all-time record performance.”

October Retail Highlights
Hyundai sold 54,145 retail units in October, a 7% year-over-year decline from October 2022. October retail sales were led by IONIQ 5, Santa Fe HEV, Tucson PHEV, Tucson HEV and Kona. Hyundai eco-friendly vehicle sales of 11,286 represented 21% of retail and a 49% year-over-year increase. SUVs represented 81% of the retail sales mix.
October Product and Corporate Activities
  • Hyundai to Add North American Charging Standard: Hyundai Motor North America announced that it is adopting North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports for its electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States and Canada. In the United States, all-new or refreshed Hyundai EVs will come exclusively with a NACS port, beginning in Q4 2024.
  • Hyundai Recognized in 2023 Reuters Automotive D.R.I.V.E. Honours: Hyundai took home awards in the 2023 Reuters Automotive D.R.I.V.E. celebration winning two categories: Reducing Emissions and Innovation. CMO Angela Zepeda was recognized for Leadership in Empowering Women.
  • Inaugural Autoweek Vanguard Award: Hyundai Motor Company was recently named the winner of Autoweek’s inaugural 2023 Vanguard Awards in the Company category. The Vanguard Award recognizes the company’s ability to produce award-winning EVs while simultaneously developing clean hydrogen, using solar and wind energy to power its advanced fuel-cell program.
  • "Dancing with the Stars" Disney100 Night: As part of its partnership as the exclusive North American automotive sponsor for the Disney100 Celebration, Hyundai unveiled the IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition during “Dancing with the Stars” Disney100 Night, which aired Tuesday, Oct. 17 and was simulcasting LIVE across both ABC andDisney+ and the next day onHulu.
  • Hyundai Metaplant Celebrates Anniversary of Groundbreaking: Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) celebrated the one-year anniversary of its groundbreaking in Bryan County, GA by officially releasing the latest design renderings of the electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility, also known as the Metaplant.
  • Hyundai and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Host Car Seat Safety Event: Hyundai Motor America and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) continue their collaboration this year as Hyundai donated an additional $50,000 to the hospital’s Car Seat Safety Program.
  • Florida A&M University and the Black Automotive Media Group Launch Internship Program with Hyundai Motor America: In conjunction with Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC), The Driving Force (TDF) and the Black Automotive Media Group (BAMG), Hyundai Motor America announced a sponsorship of a 10-week fall semester internship at FAMU designed for journalism students interested in the automobile industry.


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https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media...ompany-history

KIA AMERICA POSTS HIGHEST OCTOBER SALES IN COMPANY HISTORY

11/01/23 ID: 21382October marks Kia’s 15th consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth
  • Sales of the all-electric EV6 up 30-percent year-over-year; sales of Kia’s entire lineup of EV models increased 83-percent year-over-year
IRVINE, Calif., October 31, 2023 – Kia America, continuing its streak of year-over-year growth for 15 consecutive months, achieved an all-time high October sales record with 59,164 units sold, despite a decrease in business days compared to the previous year. Kia's EV models saw a year-over-year increase of 83-percent, with the EV6, in particular, setting an all-time October sales record, surging by 30-percent compared to the same month the previous year.

Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America, commented, "Kia's ability to consistently increase year-over-year monthly sales for 15 months in a row is a testament to our ability to provide consumers with a world-class lineup that caters not only to sedans and SUVs but also electric models. The upcoming 2024 EV9, set for release soon, has already garnered significant consumer interest with pre-orders, establishing its presence in the competitive electric SUV segment from the start." He added, "We anticipate surpassing our 2022 full-year sales by mid-November, putting us on track to achieve a record-breaking annual sales performance for 2023."

In October, six models, including Carnival (+172-percent); Rio (+44-percent); EV6 (+30-percent); K5 (+7-percent); Forte (+5-percent) and Telluride (+4-percent), recorded increased sales compared to the same month the previous year. Carnival and EV6, in particular achieved their highest October sales records and Kia's SUV lineup accounted for 71-percent of October sales, leading the way in overall sales.

In addition to the monthly sales performance, Kia America announced several initiatives, including:
  • A new creative campaign for Kia America’s most-awarded vehicle ever, the Telluride SUV, debuted during the opening game of the 2023-2024 NBA season. The 30-second spot “
    ,” developed by Kia’s newest technology and creative partner Opus, features Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green and his daughter, Olive. Kia America has been the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA for 16 years
  • Kia America announced that its electric vehicle customers[1] will have access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Starting from Q4 2024, Kia plans to build the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port into new electric vehicles sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico to enable EV owners to use a significantly greater number of high-speed chargers than currently available to them. Further, the company expects to make available *CCS1-to-NACS (Combined Charging System)[2] adapters to enable nearly all Kia EVs1 to charge on Tesla’s network. Adapters are expected to be made available through Kia dealers starting in Q1 2025
  • The forthcoming Kia EV9 three-row SUV was rated an EPA-estimated 304 miles[3] in the Light Long Range RWD trim, besting an internal AER target of 300 miles. All five EV9 variants were rated higher than initial target estimates. Customers can make a reservation request[4] for an EV9 through November 27 at www.kia.com
  • The 2024 Kia Seltos SX was named the winner of the 2023 Affordable SUV Challenge by Cars.com, where it beat five other popular subcompact SUVs priced around $30,000. The Seltos SX stood out among the pack with its zippy performance and received praise for its upscale interior and features that weren’t found in the other challengers


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https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases...ctober-results

American Honda Maintains Sales Momentum with Strong October Results

November 1, 2023
  • American Honda sales up 32.6% in October (108,088 units), despite supply constraints for some models
  • Honda brand sales up 33.9% to nearly 97,000 in October with balanced sales of passenger cars and light trucks
  • Record Honda electrified sales represent one-quarter of total Honda sales in 2023; CR-V and Accord hybrid-electric models combine for 243,130 as Honda cumulative sales of electrified vehicles passes 1 million mark
  • CR-V tops 30,000 units for the 8th straight month; 55% of 2023 sales are CR-V hybrids
  • HR-V has best October ever with sales of 11,696 units as supply improves
  • Ridgeline continues record pace through October (43,701), on track for an all-time annual sales record
  • Accord and Civic combine for over 32,000 units for the 8th straight month; 53% of Accord sales are hybrid-electric
  • Acura brand sales up 45% YTD with sales of 11,154 units in October
  • Integra sales tops 2,000 units for the 13th straight month; leads luxury gateway segment with three times the sales of its nearest competitor
  • Acura SUVs top 7,500 units for the 8th straight month with RDX over 4,000 units for the 2nd straight month

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hyundai/kia (even without genesis) outsells honda/acura for october.

the electric ioniq 5 sold 2979 units, but up 89%. not tesla numbers (whatever they are) but progress.
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https://media.subaru.com/pressreleas...ales-grow-10.7

November 1, 2023 , Camden, N.J. -

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. OCTOBER 2023 SALES GROW 10.7 PERCENT

  • 15 consecutive months of continued yearly month-over-month growth
  • Year-to-date sales up 15.9 percent
  • Best-ever month for Solterra
  • Forester top seller for fourth consecutive month – up 29 percent
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today reported 15 consecutive months of increased sales with 53,772 vehicles sold for October 2023, a 10.7 percent increase compared with October 2022 (48,568). SOA also reported year-to-date sales of 520,995, a 15.9 percent increase compared with the same period in 2022.

“October was a resounding success with our fifteenth consecutive month of sales increases, a testament to the strength of Subaru vehicles, retailers and values,” said Jeff Walters, President and Chief Operating Officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “Our commitment to being More Than a Car Company continues to drive our success, and our retailers carry that through by forging meaningful community connections. This was most recently realized through our Subaru Loves Pets initiative with hundreds of pet adoption events across the country where our combined efforts helped find homes for thousands of shelter pets.”

In November Solterra achieved its best-ever month, building upon five consecutive months of sales increases. Forester remained the top performer by volume for the fourth month in a row with 15,479 vehicle sales and an increase of 29 percent over the same month in 2022. Crosstrek and Outback posted robust sales of 13,768 and 12,396 vehicle sales respectively, while Legacy sales remained strong with an 88 percent increase compared to the same period in 2022.

“Another month of sales growth is in the books thanks to the hard work that our Subaru retailers put into being More Than a Car Dealer,” said Troy Poston, Senior Vice President of Sales. “We expect to see even more demand for the quality, safety and reliability of Subaru vehicles as we head into the holiday season and our annual Subaru Share the Love Event.”
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https://news.mazdausa.com/2023-11-01...-Sales-Results

Mazda Reports October Sales Results
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total October sales of 23,504 vehicles, a decrease of 7.2 percent compared to October 2022. Year-to-date sales totaled 296,121 vehicles; an increase of 23 percent compared to the same time last year. With 25 selling days in October, compared to 26 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 3.5 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

CPO sales totaled 4,836 vehicles in October, an increase of 9 percent compared to October 2022.
Sales Highlights
  • Best-ever October sales of CX-50 with 3,168 vehicles sold
  • 2nd best October sales of CX-30 with 5,908 vehicles sold
Mazda Canada, Inc., (MCI) reported October sales of 5,450 vehicles, an increase of 34.3 percent compared to October last year. Year-to-date sales totaled 49,233 vehicles; an increase of 11.7 percent compared to the same time last year.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported October sales of 6,969 vehicles, an increase of 24 percent compared to last year. Year-to-date sales totaled 60,107 vehicles; an increase of 63 percent compared to the same time last year.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts, and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Colombia through approximately 795 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario; operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and operations in Colombia are managed by Mazda de Colombia in Bogota, Colombia. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at News.MazdaUSA.com.
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Mazda should probably consider not moving into the entry level lux space unless they are content with having Acura or Infiniti level sales.
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Originally Posted by situman
Mazda should probably consider not moving into the entry level lux space unless they are content with having Acura or Infiniti level sales.
They're "moving upscale" specifically because they can't match the production capacity of any other mainstream brand from Japan. Hence they have to make their cars more profitable (sorry, "premium") in order to literally stay alive.
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