May 2024 Sales Thread
06-03-24 | 09:58 AM
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May 2024 Sales Thread
https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/4155
Hyundai Motor America Reports May 2024 Sales
- Total sales up 12% in May; YTD total sales increase 2%
- Best May for IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, Tucson HEV, Santa Fe HEV, Palisade and Santa Cruz
- Hyundai May retail sales up 9% YOY; Volume led by Palisade, IONIQ 5 and Santa Fe HEV
- May EV sales up 42% YOY
“We continue seeing great success in our eco-friendly line-up with an overall 50% increase YOY,” said Randy Parker, CEO, Hyundai Motor America. “Both EVs and Hybrids continue to gain popularity with Hyundai’s newest HEV, the 2024 Santa Fe gaining 116% YOY and our award-winning IONIQ 5 family increasing 82%. We’re proud to also announce Hyundai has America's Most Awarded EV Lineup in the industry.”
06-03-24 | 10:00 AM
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Kia
https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media...ond-best-sales
ALL-TIME BEST MONTHLY SALES FOR THE KIA EV9 AND SPORTAGE SUVs LEAD KIA AMERICA TO SECOND BEST SALES MONTH IN COMPANY HISTORY IN MAY
05/31/24 ID: 22155- Sales of the all-electric EV9 three-row SUV increased for the second straight month, leading to Kia's highest EV monthly sales in history
- Sportage, Telluride, Carnival, EV6 and Niro hit all-time sales records in May
Kia sold 2,187 EV9 SUVs, up 39% month-on-month, marking its best-ever monthly sales and the second consecutive month of sales growth. Driven by EV9 sales, Kia's overall EV sales grew 127% year-on-year to 7,197 units, the highest EV monthly sales ever.
The Sportage, Kia's best-selling model year-to-date in 2024, set a new monthly sales record with 15,512 units sold in May, while the Telluride, Carnival, EV6 and Niro each set new May sales records, helping Kia achieve its best-ever utility monthly sales. Sales of Kia's utility models accounted for 80% of total sales for the month of May.
“With model development in line with consumer needs and strong vehicle supply, Kia continued its sales growth momentum in May,” said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America. “Kia offers a balanced mix of electric, hybrid and ICE models that are meeting customer demands, and we expect to see increased showroom traffic and transactions through dealers.”
In addition to the monthly sales performance, Kia America announced several initiatives, including:
- The global debut of the upcoming, all-electric Kia EV3 compact SUV.
- The start of U.S. production of the all-electric EV9 SUV, which began at the Kia Georgia manufacturing plant on May 30.
- EV9 taking top honors at the 2024 Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) Mudfest event, taking home “Outdoor Utility Vehicle” and “Three-Row Family SUV” awards.
- EV9 named the “Electric Vehicle of Texas” at the 2024 Texas Auto Writers’ Association 2024 Auto Roundup.
Kia America – about us
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles sold through a network of over 775 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.
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* The Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV models), Sorento (excludes HEV and PHEV models), and Telluride are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.
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06-03-24 | 11:11 AM
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Subaru
https://media.subaru.com/pressreleas...sales-increase
June 3, 2024 , Camden, N.J. -
SUBARU OF AMERICA REPORTS MAY 2024 SALES INCREASE
- May sales up seven percent
- Outback achieves top seller position
- Best-ever month for Solterra
- 22 consecutive months of yearly month-over-month growth
Jeff Walters, President and Chief Operating Officer, Subaru of America, Inc.: “Subaru’s retailers continued to drive our growth and dedication to customers with our twenty-second consecutive month of sales increases. We’re also proud to have moved up a spot to number 15 in the 2024 Axios Harris Poll 100 Reputation Rankings, which measures the public reputation of top companies in America, building our status as a trusted household name.”
Outback was the top seller with 16,506 vehicles sold, followed closely by Forester with 15,345 vehicles sold, a 45 percent increase over May 2023. Crosstrek also had a strong month with 13,836 vehicles sold, a 32.3 percent increase over the same month in 2023. Solterra achieved its best month ever at 1,546 vehicles sold, beating its previous record (1,456) from last month.
Troy Poston, Senior Vice President of Sales, Subaru of America, Inc.: “May was another milestone month for Subaru with strong sales and continued recognition of our focus on safety. With numerous models in our lineup receiving notable recommendations as top choices for teen drivers, we’re confident that the Subaru family will continue to grow for generations to come.”
06-03-24 | 01:14 PM
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All three of these are classic cult-vehicles. They will probably continue to sell like that as long as Subaru keeps them in production.
06-04-24 | 07:44 AM
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Honda Acura
https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-co...-up-11-in-2024
American Honda Strong Sales Momentum Continues with Auto Sales Up 11% in 2024
June 3, 2024- American Honda sales total 127,129 units in May, for second best sales month of 2024, led by balanced sales of cars and light trucks and strong sales of electrified models
- After the first five months of 2024, the strong sales momentum has the Honda and Acura brands tracking ahead of the 10% projected growth increase with sales of 577,539 units through May 2024
- Honda brand sales top 114,000 units in May, up 14% YoY with 4th straight month above 100,000 units
- Honda electrified sales of 26,912 units led by CR-V hybrid, Accord hybrid and Prologue
- Prologue sales reach 612 units in May, as initial rollout continues in targeted markets
- CR-V sales top 30,000 units for 4th straight month, with May hybrid sales topping 50% of mix
- HR-V sales of more than 13,000 units, up over 45% YoY
- Pilot sales top 12,500 units with strong demand for TrailSport model
- Passport and Odyssey post best months of year
- Civic sales top 20,000 units for 4th straight month, with Accord and Civic combining for over 37,000 units
- Accord hybrid sales represent 52% of model mix
- Acura brand sales score best month of 2024, with 12,741 units in May
- Acura MDX and RDX sales top 9,500 units with MDX posting best month of 2024 on sales of over 6,300 units; and RDX topping 3,200 units
- Integra sales top 2,500 units, best month of the year and leading all premium gateway competitors with segment share over 40%
- All-electric ZDX A-Spec units began arriving at dealers, Type S variant due early June
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06-13-24 | 09:59 AM
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Infiniti
Does anyone have access to AutoNews & can summarize this article please? Curious as to how Infiniti plans to take market share from Lexus & Acura. Thanks!
Infiniti Eyes Lexus, Acura Customers to Rebuild Market Share
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