September 2012 Auto Sales Thread
10-01-12, 08:31 PM
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September 2012 Auto Sales Thread
so it begins
DETROIT—Auto makers on Tuesday will report new-vehicle sales for September and are expected to show healthy growth. Market researchers such as Edmunds.com and TrueCar.com predict sales of about 1.1 million cars and light trucks, a rise of almost 11% from a year earlier.
But a close look at forecasts indicates that much of the gain is driven by two manufacturers: Toyota Motor Corp. 7203.TO +0.37% and Honda Motor Co. 7267.TO +0.17% TrueCar forecasts that Toyota's sales rose 33% in September and that Honda's rose 27%. That compares with depressed levels a year ago, when the two still were reeling from disruptions caused by the March earthquake in Japan.
Their Detroit rivals are on track for smaller increases. TrueCar sees Ford Motor Co. F +0.71% reporting a 1.3% rise, and General Motors Co. GM +1.49% a 2.5% bump. Sales at Chrysler Group LLC are expected to increase 8%.
The difference reflects just how tough the competition is in today's auto industry. The Detroit Three have recovered from the auto crash of 2008-09 and now field lines of passenger cars that can go toe to toe with the best Japanese models. GM, Ford and Chrysler all gained market share last year.
But Toyota and Honda are clawing back. Toyota redesigned its Camry sedan, and Honda has a new Civic compact. A revamped Honda Accord is arriving in showrooms now.
"Honda is giving us great [supply] and great incentives," says Brian Benstock, general manager of Paragon Honda in Woodside, N.Y.
Overall, the industry has wind at its back, despite the uncertain economy, he says. Many consumers are driving older vehicles that they must replace, banks again are eager to lend for auto purchases and leases, and new vehicles are arriving with improved fuel economy, an attraction for buyers wary of $4-a-gallon gasoline.
"Right now, people have a lot of strong reasons to buy," Mr. Benstock says.
For Toyota and Honda, the arrival of updated versions of the Camry and Accord represent openings to keep growth high. Those models have been such big sellers for so long that there are millions of loyal owners of older Camrys and Accords to appeal to.
"There is a huge opportunity for trade-ins on old Accords," says Lacey Plache, chief economist for Edmunds. "There is a big base of owners to draw from."
She says the opportunity may not last long. Years ago, the Camry and Accord stood head and shoulders above their rivals. But now consumers have a wide selection of stylish and well-regarded models to choose from. Ford is introducing a highly anticipated Fusion midsize car, Nissan Motor Co.'s 7201.TO +1.07% new Altima is near the top of the field with 38 miles per gallon on the highway and GM has a new Chevrolet Malibu coming.
"There's really not a horrible vehicle in this segment," Ms. Plache says.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...172001136.html
DETROIT—Auto makers on Tuesday will report new-vehicle sales for September and are expected to show healthy growth. Market researchers such as Edmunds.com and TrueCar.com predict sales of about 1.1 million cars and light trucks, a rise of almost 11% from a year earlier.
But a close look at forecasts indicates that much of the gain is driven by two manufacturers: Toyota Motor Corp. 7203.TO +0.37% and Honda Motor Co. 7267.TO +0.17% TrueCar forecasts that Toyota's sales rose 33% in September and that Honda's rose 27%. That compares with depressed levels a year ago, when the two still were reeling from disruptions caused by the March earthquake in Japan.
Their Detroit rivals are on track for smaller increases. TrueCar sees Ford Motor Co. F +0.71% reporting a 1.3% rise, and General Motors Co. GM +1.49% a 2.5% bump. Sales at Chrysler Group LLC are expected to increase 8%.
The difference reflects just how tough the competition is in today's auto industry. The Detroit Three have recovered from the auto crash of 2008-09 and now field lines of passenger cars that can go toe to toe with the best Japanese models. GM, Ford and Chrysler all gained market share last year.
But Toyota and Honda are clawing back. Toyota redesigned its Camry sedan, and Honda has a new Civic compact. A revamped Honda Accord is arriving in showrooms now.
"Honda is giving us great [supply] and great incentives," says Brian Benstock, general manager of Paragon Honda in Woodside, N.Y.
Overall, the industry has wind at its back, despite the uncertain economy, he says. Many consumers are driving older vehicles that they must replace, banks again are eager to lend for auto purchases and leases, and new vehicles are arriving with improved fuel economy, an attraction for buyers wary of $4-a-gallon gasoline.
"Right now, people have a lot of strong reasons to buy," Mr. Benstock says.
For Toyota and Honda, the arrival of updated versions of the Camry and Accord represent openings to keep growth high. Those models have been such big sellers for so long that there are millions of loyal owners of older Camrys and Accords to appeal to.
"There is a huge opportunity for trade-ins on old Accords," says Lacey Plache, chief economist for Edmunds. "There is a big base of owners to draw from."
She says the opportunity may not last long. Years ago, the Camry and Accord stood head and shoulders above their rivals. But now consumers have a wide selection of stylish and well-regarded models to choose from. Ford is introducing a highly anticipated Fusion midsize car, Nissan Motor Co.'s 7201.TO +1.07% new Altima is near the top of the field with 38 miles per gallon on the highway and GM has a new Chevrolet Malibu coming.
"There's really not a horrible vehicle in this segment," Ms. Plache says.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...172001136.html
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10-02-12, 07:29 AM
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TORRANCE, Calif., (Oct. 2, 2012) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., reported monthly sales of 171,910 units in September 2012, up 41.5 percent on both a daily selling rate (DSR) basis and on an unadjusted raw volume basis.
Chrysler Group said it sold 142,041 vehicles in the U.S. last month, a 12% improvement from the same month a year earlier and its best September since 2007.
Toyota reported monthly U.S. sales of 171,910 vehicles, up 41.5% from a year earlier.
General Motors Co. said its sales rose almost 2% to 210,245 vehicles, its highest September U.S. sales since 2008. Passenger cars were particularly brisk sellers for GM but its truck business lagged, falling 20% because of a reduction in sales to fleet customers.
Volkswagen Group of America said it sold 36,339 vehicles in the U.S. last month, a 34.4% increase and its best September since 1972.
But Ford Motor Co. sales stalled. The carmaker sold 174,976 vehicles in September, about 200 fewer than the same period a year earlier.
Toyota reported monthly U.S. sales of 171,910 vehicles, up 41.5% from a year earlier.
General Motors Co. said its sales rose almost 2% to 210,245 vehicles, its highest September U.S. sales since 2008. Passenger cars were particularly brisk sellers for GM but its truck business lagged, falling 20% because of a reduction in sales to fleet customers.
Volkswagen Group of America said it sold 36,339 vehicles in the U.S. last month, a 34.4% increase and its best September since 1972.
But Ford Motor Co. sales stalled. The carmaker sold 174,976 vehicles in September, about 200 fewer than the same period a year earlier.
It is going to be Epic.
10-02-12, 07:30 AM
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Gm
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported its highest September U.S. sales since 2008: 210,245 vehicles, up 1.5 percent compared with a year ago. New products helped drive a 29 percent increase in passenger car sales. Sales of GM’s mini, small and compact cars alone were up a combined 97 percent, and all GM brands increased their retail sales.
“Passenger cars have been the launch point for a broad and deep GM product offensive,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president of U.S. sales operations. “Auto sales will continue to be a bright spot for the U.S. economy, which is particularly good news for GM as we walk into an even stronger cadence of new products in 2013 and 2014.”
GM has moved aggressively to replace existing vehicles with better designs, more technology and improved fuel economy. At the same time, GM is entering growth segments and offering new entry points for each brand. Seventy percent of GM nameplates will be all new or redesigned in 2012 and 2013.
September’s car sales increase reflected a strong start for the new Chevrolet Spark and Cadillac XTS, continued strong sales of the Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Sonic, and a 2nd consecutive sales record for the Chevrolet Volt. September also marked the 1st deliveries of the all-new Cadillac ATS.
The GMC Terrain and Acadia crossovers had strong months as well, with sales up 8 percent and 16 percent, respectively. This helped drive a 3 percent increase for all GM crossovers versus a year ago.
Truck sales were down 20 percent due to a 46 percent year-over-year reduction in fleet sales due to the timing of customer deliveries. In the large pickup segment, GM’s total sales were down 12 percent and fleet sales were down 56 percent. However, GM reduced its large pickup inventories by approximately 8,600 units compared with August, and earned average transaction prices more than $2,300 per unit above a year ago with the lowest incentive spending in the industry, according to J.D. Power PIN data.
10-02-12, 07:36 AM
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Ford
Ford small car sales totaled 24,628 vehicles in September – the company’s best U.S. small car sales since 2002 and a 73 percent increase year-over-year
Escape compact utility sales increased 14 percent for the month; 23,148 Escape sales mark best-ever September sales
F-Series produces its 14th consecutive year-over-year sales increase in September, reaching its best September since 2007; total sales were 55,077 pickups – a 1 percent increase
Ford Motor Company U.S. sales total 174,976 vehicles in September, unchanged from a year ago; retail sales up 4 percent compared to last year
Escape compact utility sales increased 14 percent for the month; 23,148 Escape sales mark best-ever September sales
F-Series produces its 14th consecutive year-over-year sales increase in September, reaching its best September since 2007; total sales were 55,077 pickups – a 1 percent increase
Ford Motor Company U.S. sales total 174,976 vehicles in September, unchanged from a year ago; retail sales up 4 percent compared to last year
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 2, 2012 – Ford delivered U.S. sales gains across its vehicle portfolio in September, with cars up 2 percent, utilities up 9 percent, and F-Series trucks up 1 percent.
“As more buyers look for new vehicles across the country, Ford is ready with our strongest lineup ever of fuel-efficient cars, utilities and full-size pickups,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Fuel economy remains 1 of the most important features customers want most today, and Ford is answering the call with five vehicles that deliver 40 mpg or better – with another three on the way by year-end.”
Ford sales of Focus, C-MAX and Fiesta totaled 24,628 vehicles in September, representing Ford’s best September for small car sales in 10 years. Focus sales were up 91 percent, while the all-new C-MAX began sales last month.
Escape had its best-ever September sales, with 23,148 vehicles sold, representing a 14 percent increase versus last year’s record sales. Escape is on pace to surpass last year’s record sales of 254,293 vehicles for the full year.
Ford F-Series, America’s best-selling vehicle, sold a total of 55,077 pickups during September truck month – a 1 percent increase compared to last year – providing its 14th straight month of sales increases.
September U.S. total sales at Ford Motor Company were unchanged from last year and up 4 percent for retail sales. Total car sales are up 2 percent, total utilities up 9 percent, and total trucks down 8 percent – with stronger F-Series, E-Series and Transit Connect sales being offset by the discontinuation of Ranger.
10-02-12, 09:23 AM
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Audi
Audi today reported its 21st consecutive month of record performance with sales of 12,302 new vehicles representing a 26.5% increase above the old mark set in September 2011.
Total Audi sales year-to-date increased 18.5% from last year, with September setting the record for the period January through September, with 100,694 vehicles sold. Audi already has exceeded 100,000 U.S. sales for the third time ever, and September 2012 stands as the third-best month of U.S. sales in Audi of America history.
Sales of Audi premium category vehicles (the Audi A8, Audi A7, Audi A6, and Audi Q7) showed no signs of slowing down, with a 35.7% share of total September sales. Audi momentum benefitted strongly from robust demand for the technologically advanced Audi A6, generating a 83.7% sales increase for the month and a 107.5% increase year to date. Audi’s flagship vehicle, the Audi A8 sedan, is up 34.1% and the Audi Q7 luxury SUV also performed favorably with an astounding 94.6% increase for the month.
Sales of the updated Audi A4 combined with the new Audi allroad jumped 12.8% in September from a year earlier, while the product improvement for the Audi A5 helped boost its sales 25.6% for the month and 10.9% year-to-date. Furthering the U.S. position as a top market globally for Audi S model performance cars, sales of the Audi performance models accounted for 10.4% of the September’s sales mix.
“Our newly expanded lineup of S-model performance cars is delivering strong immediate results,” said Mark Del Rosso, Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America. “This fact, along with increasing demand for our refreshed core models, bodes well for record sales results by year-end and more gains into 2013.”
Highlights:
• September 2012 ranks as the best September in Audi of America history.
• Sales mix for Audi S models finished the month at 15.3% for the S4 and 35.5% for the S5/ RS 5.
• Audi A3 sales up 76.8% compared to September 2011; YTD sales grew 14.5% compared to previous period.
• Audi A4 sales up 12.8% compared to September 2011; YTD sales grew 10.9% compared to previous period.
• Audi A5 sales up 25.6% compared to September 2011; YTD sales grew 10.9% compared to previous period.
• Sales of Audi A6 increased 83.7% compared to September 2011; YTD sales up 107.5% compared to previous period.
• Sales of the Audi A8 increased 34.1% compared to September 2011.
• Sales of Audi Q7 increased 94.6% compared to September 2011; YTD sales up 8.5% compared to previous period.
• Sales mix for Audi TDI clean diesel models finish the month at 55.2% for the A3 TDI and 32.4% for Q7 TDI; sales of the Audi A3 TDI increased a solid 90.2% for the month.
• For the record-setting month of September 2012, four Audi models recorded year-over-year sales increases of 20% or more, including the Audi A3, Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi A8, and Audi Q7 models.
• Audi Certified pre-owned sales of 2,799 vehicles marked a strong finish despite the reduced inventory of available models for the program.
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AUDI US SNAPSHOT --YTD--
Model Line Sept. '12 Actual Sept. '11 Actual Yr/Yr % change Sept.'12 YTD Actual Sept. '11 YTD Actual Yr/Yr % change
A3 806 456 76.8% 5,750 5,023 14.5%
A4 3,035 2,690 12.8% 28,230 26,398 6.9%
A5 1,594 1,269 25.6% 13,005 11,724 10.9%
A6 2,065 1,124 83.7% 13,909 6,704 107.5%
A7 720 693 3.9% 6,251 4,097 52.6%
A8 551 411 34.1% 3,970 4,179 -5.0%
Audi Q5 2,256 2,235 0.9% 19,897 17,571 13.2%
Audi Q7 1,051 540 94.6% 7,342 6,764 8.5%
R8 50 97 -48.5% 654 895 -23.9%
TT 174 210 -17.1% 1,686 1,662 1.4%
Total Audi Sales 12,302 9,725 26.5% 100,694 84,981 18.5%
Total CPO Sales 2,799 2,871 -2.5% 27,640 28,389 -2.6%
10-02-12, 09:30 AM
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Vw
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 36,663 units sold in September, a 34.4 percent increase over prior year sales, a 37.2 percent increase year-to-date and the best September since 1972.
“Tracking over a 37 percent increase year-to-date is a strong proof point that our products are on more shopping lists and gaining acceptance in the market,” said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. “As we enter the fourth quarter of the year, we expect to continue our pattern of outperforming the industry.”
As Volkswagen positions itself for continued growth, supporting the dealers and their infrastructure is essential. The company will announce the launch of a dealer career recruiting website, www.vwdealercareers.com, creating a portal linking jobseekers to the over 600 VW dealers across the country. Available positions range widely from sales and service consultants to finance managers, with technicians being the most sought after candidates by VW dealers nationwide.
The Volkswagen Passat, which recently came in 1st place in Motor Trend’s 2012-2013 Midsize Sedan Comparison test, continued its successful year with 9,500 units sold in September. Earlier this month the Passat topped its best sales year ever in just nine months of the year.
Jetta sedan, including the enthusiast GLI model, remains the volume leader for Volkswagen with sales totaling 12,584 while Jetta SportWagen totaled 2,166. The Jetta turbo hybrid, which will go on sale this month, recently achieved a Land Speed Record at Bonneville, posting 185 mph, a record speed for hybrid vehicles.
The Beetle continues to gain momentum with 2,622 units sold. The Beetle TDI, sold 167 units, further highlighting customer demand for Volkswagen’s Clean Diesel TDI technology.
The Golf had sales of 3,250 units. The Tiguan sold 2,202 units, the best September ever for the vehicle, while the Volkswagen Touareg sold 828 units, a 26.2 percent increase.
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10-02-12, 09:32 AM
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^^ audi definitely seems to be making strides... don't know if it's reflected in market share.
edit: oh and just saw vw sales - wow, huge increase over last year!
edit: oh and just saw vw sales - wow, huge increase over last year!
10-02-12, 10:35 AM
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Mb
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported record September sales of 23,156 for its Mercedes-Benz models, up 7%, delivering a record year-to-date total of 191,618 new vehicles to customers, up 12.7%.
Combined sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, smart and Sprinter for the month totaled a record for MBUSA of 25,980, up 8.7% bringing the year-to-date total to 214,331 up 16.7%.
"We're on our way to a record year with extraordinary momentum and demand outpacing supply," stated Steve Cannon, president and CEO, MBUSA.
Mercedes-Benz sales for the month of September were led by the C-, E- and GLK-Class model lines. The sporty C-Class – the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand on the car side for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers – took the lead with sales of 7,872, up 14.7%. The 9th generation E-Class followed with sales of 4,826 and MBUSA's restyled compact SUV, the GLK-Class, rounded out the top three with sales of 3,206 up 65.8%. Additionally, the sporty SLK roadster sold 416 vehicles for the month, up 115.5%.
At the high end, the all-new iconic sixth generation 2013 SL roadster – which debuted in showrooms this past spring - posted sales of 621 yielding an increase of 826.9% and the SLS AMG supercar retailed at 37 for the month, up 48% over the same period last year.
On a year-to-date basis, top performers were the C-Class with 57,740, the E-Class with 44,796 and the M-Class with 27,098.
Sales of the high-performance AMG models were up 37.6% for the year at 5,024 compared to the 3,650 vehicles sold over the same time last year.
Sales of the company's BlueTEC diesel models were up 28.5% for the year at 11,182 compared to the 8,700 diesels sold over the same period last year.
The company's smart brand continued eleven consecutive months of sales increases with its highest month ever since MBUSA took over the brand last year. September sales of 1,030, a 119.6% jump for the month (compared to the 469 vehicles sold in September 2011) bring the year-to-date volume to 7,311, up 508.7% when compared to the 1,201 vehicles sold by MBUSA last year. When compared to the combined Penske and MBUSA sales year-to-date last year (3,757), sales are up 95%.
On the van side, Sprinter sold 1,794 vehicles in September, up .8% over last year and up 23.7% on a year-to-date basis.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,727 vehicles in September; an increase of 17.9% when compared to September 2011 (sales of 5,707 vehicles). On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 59,586 vehicles, an increase of 3.9% over the comparable period (with sales of 57,358 vehicles).
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10-02-12, 10:46 AM
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Bmw
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported September sales of 26,660 vehicles, an increase of 3.5 percent from the 25,749 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group is up 7.1 percent on sales of 234,928 in the 1st 9 months of 2012 compared to 219,314 in the same period in 2011.
"The economic indicators and consumer confidence are showing improvement and the traffic in our showrooms is further encouraging our optimism for the fourth quarter of the year as the BMW new model ramp-up continues," said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America, LLC. "The X1 in its 1st full month is largely sold out and MINI set another sales record; both are strong indicators of what's to come."
BMW Brand Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 0.1 percent in September for a total of 21,761 compared to 21,750 vehicles sold in September, 2011. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is up 4.9 percent on sales of 186,397 compared to 177,679 sold in the first nine months of 2011.
In September, the X1 SAV in it full sales month, sold 1,570 units. Other best performing vehicles for the month include the 6 Series, up 80.2 percent to 609 units; and the X3 SAV, up 63.7 percent to 3,034 units.
BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles
In September, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) increased 3.8 percent to 13,624 vehicles from the 13,129 vehicles sold in September 2011. January through September, BMW used vehicle sales are up 2.6 percent on volume of 122,575 compared to 119,424 in the same period of 2011.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported the best September ever with sales of 4,899 automobiles, an increase of 22.5 percent from the 3,999 sold in September, 2011. Year-to-date, MINI sales in the U.S. are up 16.6 percent on volume of 48,531 compared to 41,635 in the 1st 9 months of 2011.
10-02-12, 10:57 AM
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Nissan
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported September U.S. sales of 91,907 units versus 92,964 units a year earlier, down 1.1 percent. Nissan Division sales decreased 2.4 percent for the month at 82,462 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles were up 11.4 percent over the prior year, to 9,445 units.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
Nissan Division posted sales of 82,462 units, down 2.4 percent from last September’s 84,485 units.
Sales of the Nissan Rogue crossover rose 12.7 percent to 12,106 units, setting a new volume record for September.
Pathfinder SUV sales rose 38.7 percent over a year ago, to 3,205 units, contributing to an overall rise in truck sales of 3.3 percent.
Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF totaled 984 units, the highest volume for any month in the past 12 months.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
Infiniti today reported sales of 9,445 units for September, an increase of 11.4 percent from 8,479 units a year earlier.
Infiniti FX sales of 1,659 marked an increase of 127.6 percent, with the luxury performance crossover showing an increase of 5.7 percent to 7,462 units for the year.
Sales of the new Infiniti JX 7-passenger luxury crossover totaled 2,251 in September, and 14,353 units have been sold since deliveries began in March.
Infiniti luxury crossovers and sport utility vehicles had an increase of 107 percent in September, and are up 63.6 percent for year.
In total, Infiniti September sales were the best since 2007, and marked five straight months of double-digit increases.
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. September had 25 selling days both in 2012 and 2011.
10-02-12, 11:00 AM
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looks like bmw is only up because of mini.
10-02-12, 11:19 AM
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Toyota
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September 2012 sales results of 171,910 units, an increase of 41.5 percent compared to the same period last year on both a daily selling rate (DSR) and a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 25 selling days in both September 2012 and in September 2011.
The Toyota Division posted September total sales of 151,524 units, an increase of 42.3 percent on a DSR basis from September 2011. On a raw volume basis, Toyota Division sales were also up 42.3 percent from the year-ago month.
“The auto industry had another very encouraging month in September,” said Bill Fay, Toyota group vice president and general manager. “Our dealers got off to a great start over Labor Day weekend and that momentum carried through the rest of the month, as Camry continued to stretch its lead as the most popular car in America.”
The Lexus Division reported total sales of 20,386 units in September 2012, up 36.0 percent from September 2011 on both a DSR and raw volume basis compared to the same period last year.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded combined monthly sales of 85,642 units, up 47.1 percent from September 2011. Passenger car sales were led by Camry and Camry Hybrid with combined sales of 34,252 units, and Corolla reported September sales of 23,026 units. The Prius family of vehicles posted September sales of 18,932 units.
Toyota Division light trucks recorded September sales of 65,882 units, an increase of 36.6 percent compared to the same month last year. Light truck sales were again led by the RAV4 compact SUV and Tacoma mid-size pickup truck, with monthly sales of 13,796 and 12,176, respectively. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid reported combined monthly sales of 10,927 units, and the Tundra full-size pickup reported sales of 9,338 units.
Scion posted September sales of 6,743 units, up 75.7 percent on a volume and DSR basis over September 2011. The tC sports coupe led the way with sales of 2,186, up 24.8 percent over the year-ago month, while the recently launched FR-S sports car reported sales of 1,133 units. The xD five-door urban subcompact posted September sales of 942 units, and the xB urban utility vehicle posted September sales of 1,799 units. The all-new iQ premium micro-subcompact posted monthly sales of 683 units.
Lexus Division
Lexus reported passenger car sales of 12,020 units, up 35.7 percent from September 2011. The ES 350 entry luxury sedan and the 1st-ever ES Hybrid led Lexus passenger car sales with sales of 6,553 units, while the IS luxury sports sedan reported sales of 2,248 units. The CT 200h premium hybrid compact posted sales of 1,195 units.
Lexus luxury utility vehicles recorded sales of 8,366 units, up 36.4 percent over September 2011. Lexus light truck sales were led by the RX and RX Hybrid luxury utility vehicle, which posted combined September sales of 7,046 units. The GX 460 mid-size luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 948 units, while the LX luxury utility vehicle recorded sales of 372 units.
TMS Hybrids
TMS posted September hybrid vehicle sales of 26,747, an increase of 120.6 percent compared to the same period last year. Toyota Division posted September sales of 23,110 hybrids, while Lexus Division reported sales of 3,637 hybrids for the month.
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10-02-12, 11:35 AM
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Quick comparo:
YTD Luxury Sales Results
Mercedes: 191,618
BMW: 186,397
Lexus: 170,990
Audi: 100,694
Notes: Looks like the finishing order for this year should be 1) Mercedes 2) BMW 3) Lexus.
September 2012 Sales by Brand (August in parentheses)
BMW: 21,761 (16,835)
Lexus: 20,386 (24,237)
Mercedes: 19,311 (20,557)
Audi: 12,302 (11,524)
Notes: BMW is back on track after their inventory shenanigans bit them in the *** last month. Mercedes was also up over 1k units. Good month for Audi too. Lexus was down about 4k units over last month...looks like they are still trying to stabilize production and inventory with new and older products.
September Entry Level Luxury Sedan Sales (August in parentheses):
BMW 3 Series: 7,731 (6,208)
Lexus ES: 6,553 (7,557)
Mercedes C Class: 5,663 (6,519)
Audi A4: 3,035 (3,187)
Lexus IS: 2,248 (2,369)
Notes: 3 is back up in September and outsold the ES by a solid 1,200 units. C is bringing up the rear with the others well behind. It will be interesting to see how ES sales continue to do over the next few months.
September Midsize Luxury Sedan Sales (August in parentheses):
Lexus ES: 6,553 (7,557)
Mercedes E Class: 5,089 (4,515)
BMW 5 Series: 3,189 (1,688)
Audi A6: 2,065 (1,569)
Lexus GS: 1,454 (1,831)
Notes: E Class picked up a few units and the 5 series is back up after August, but numbers are still lower than they should be. A6 had a good month and the GS did not. Second month of ES and GS coexisting and both are down over August.
September Entry Level Luxury CUV Sales (August in parentheses):
Lexus RX: 7,046 (8,628)
BMW X3: 3,034 (2,829)
Mercedes GLK: 1,880 (2,775)
Audi Q5: 2,256 (2,007)
Notes: RX went down about 1,600 units - quite a tumble. I wonder if this has to do with inventories of the new model? GLK also took a 900 unit tumble, but the X3 and Q5 were consistent.
September Midsize Luxury CUV/SUV Sales (August in parentheses):
Lexus RX: 7,046 (8,628)
BMW X5: 3,850 (3,568)
Mercedes ML: 1,790 (2,243)
Lexus GX: 948 (1,071)
Audi Q7: 1,051 (951)
Notes: RX and ML dropped off considerably, the others are rather flat.
Best Selling Luxury Vehicle
BMW 3 Series: 68,352
Lexus RX: 67,048
YTD Luxury Sales Results
Mercedes: 191,618
BMW: 186,397
Lexus: 170,990
Audi: 100,694
Notes: Looks like the finishing order for this year should be 1) Mercedes 2) BMW 3) Lexus.
September 2012 Sales by Brand (August in parentheses)
BMW: 21,761 (16,835)
Lexus: 20,386 (24,237)
Mercedes: 19,311 (20,557)
Audi: 12,302 (11,524)
Notes: BMW is back on track after their inventory shenanigans bit them in the *** last month. Mercedes was also up over 1k units. Good month for Audi too. Lexus was down about 4k units over last month...looks like they are still trying to stabilize production and inventory with new and older products.
September Entry Level Luxury Sedan Sales (August in parentheses):
BMW 3 Series: 7,731 (6,208)
Lexus ES: 6,553 (7,557)
Mercedes C Class: 5,663 (6,519)
Audi A4: 3,035 (3,187)
Lexus IS: 2,248 (2,369)
Notes: 3 is back up in September and outsold the ES by a solid 1,200 units. C is bringing up the rear with the others well behind. It will be interesting to see how ES sales continue to do over the next few months.
September Midsize Luxury Sedan Sales (August in parentheses):
Lexus ES: 6,553 (7,557)
Mercedes E Class: 5,089 (4,515)
BMW 5 Series: 3,189 (1,688)
Audi A6: 2,065 (1,569)
Lexus GS: 1,454 (1,831)
Notes: E Class picked up a few units and the 5 series is back up after August, but numbers are still lower than they should be. A6 had a good month and the GS did not. Second month of ES and GS coexisting and both are down over August.
September Entry Level Luxury CUV Sales (August in parentheses):
Lexus RX: 7,046 (8,628)
BMW X3: 3,034 (2,829)
Mercedes GLK: 1,880 (2,775)
Audi Q5: 2,256 (2,007)
Notes: RX went down about 1,600 units - quite a tumble. I wonder if this has to do with inventories of the new model? GLK also took a 900 unit tumble, but the X3 and Q5 were consistent.
September Midsize Luxury CUV/SUV Sales (August in parentheses):
Lexus RX: 7,046 (8,628)
BMW X5: 3,850 (3,568)
Mercedes ML: 1,790 (2,243)
Lexus GX: 948 (1,071)
Audi Q7: 1,051 (951)
Notes: RX and ML dropped off considerably, the others are rather flat.
Best Selling Luxury Vehicle
BMW 3 Series: 68,352
Lexus RX: 67,048
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10-02-12, 11:50 AM
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Honda/Acura
American Honda today reported September 2012 U.S. sales of 117,211 units, an increase of 30.9% compared with September 2011. The Honda Division posted September 2012 sales of 102,845 units, an increase of 29.3% compared with September 2011. Acura's U.S. September sales of 14,366 units increased 43.5% compared with September 2011.
Honda
Accord leads all Honda vehicles in September with 29,182 in sales posting a 56.6% gain compared to the year prior
Civic gains 57.0 percent compared with September 2011 with 21,546 in sales
CR-V sets a new September record with sales of 22,268, up 13.6%
"The all-new 2013 Accord hit dealerships in mid-September and our dealers are already seeing a significant increase in customer traffic surrounding the new model," said John Mendel, American Honda executive vice president of sales. "Combined with the strength of key models such as Civic, CR-V and Odyssey, Honda is once again firing on all cylinders as we enter fall."
Acura
RDX sets its 5th-consecutive record sales month with 2,938 units, up 119.9% compared to September 2011
MDX retains the top-selling Acura title with sales of 4,692 units, up more than 60.4% from September 2011
TL sedan sales up 29.1% from last year with 3,236 in monthly sales
"Acura's core models of TL and MDX continue as a driving force for the brand," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "Now, we have new products such as RDX setting monthly sales records and the ILX continuing to carve out a foothold as the gateway to our lineup."
The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 25 days for September 2012 and 25 days for September 2011. Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 230 days for 2012 and 229 days for 2011. All other percentages in release are unadjusted; see table for adjusted DSR figures.