May 2013 Sales Thread
May 2013 Sales Thread
06-03-13 | 07:04 AM
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Ford
Ford Motor Company’s May U.S. sales up 14 percent compared with a year ago; best May sales since 2006 with retail sales up 17 percent
Escape delivers best month ever – sales up 26 percent year over year; Fusion sales up 10 percent – Fusion’s best-ever May; both achieve monthly sales records for 4 straight months
F-Series, America’s best-selling pickup for 36 years, posts a 31 percent increase – best May sales since 2005 and first time F-Series breaks the 70,000 mark since March 2007
Lincoln MKZ delivers its best-ever May sales performance
Ford announces 2013 3rd-quarter production of 740,000 vehicles, up 10 percent from the prior year
Escape delivers best month ever – sales up 26 percent year over year; Fusion sales up 10 percent – Fusion’s best-ever May; both achieve monthly sales records for 4 straight months
F-Series, America’s best-selling pickup for 36 years, posts a 31 percent increase – best May sales since 2005 and first time F-Series breaks the 70,000 mark since March 2007
Lincoln MKZ delivers its best-ever May sales performance
Ford announces 2013 3rd-quarter production of 740,000 vehicles, up 10 percent from the prior year
DEARBORN, Mich., June 3, 2013 – Ford Motor Company’s U.S. sales grew 14 percent in May, with cars up 9 percent, utilities up 15 percent and trucks up 18 percent. Retail sales increased 17 percent, marking the best May retail sales results since 2005.
“Our fuel-efficient Fusion and Escape have set monthly sales records for 4 straight months,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “F-Series sales – fueled by construction growth and pent-up demand – reached their highest level in more than 6 years.”
Fusion posted its best-ever May sales of 29,553 vehicles – with its strongest areas of sales growth in the western and southeastern areas of the U.S.
The fuel-efficient Escape small utility posted its best-ever sales month since being introduced 13 years ago – a 26 percent increase with 29,123 vehicles sold last month.
America’s best-selling pickup, the F-Series had its strongest May sales result since 2005. F-Series’ 71,604 sales in May represented a 31 percent increase versus last year and its 22nd straight monthly sales increase.
In May, Lincoln MKZ sales increased 42 percent versus last year. This represents MKZ’s best-ever May sales, building on MKZ’s best-ever sales month in April.
In addition, Ford announces its 2013 3rd-quarter North American production. The company plans to build 740,000 vehicles in the 3rd quarter, up 10 percent from the 673,000 vehicles produced in the 3rd quarter of 2012.
The 3rd quarter plan includes the company’s recent announcement to add 40,000 vehicles from a reduced July summer shutdown and the addition of 200,000 units of annualized straight-time capacity starting in the fall of this year.
2nd quarter production of 800,000 vehicles is unchanged from previous guidance.
06-03-13 | 07:09 AM
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Nissan Infiniti
Strong gains by top-selling Nissan models such as Altima, Pathfinder, Sentra and Rogue helped Nissan North America set a new May U.S. sales record with 114,457 deliveries, an increase of 24.7 percent over May 2012. The Nissan division also set a new May record, with 106,558 sales, up 31.2 percent over last year. Infiniti sales in May totaled 7,899, led by the best-ever month for the JX crossover.
Jose Munoz, senior vice president for Sales and Marketing, Nissan Americas said: “We are in the midst of launching 5 all-new, top-selling Nissan models in 15 months, and the effort is paying off. Altima, Pathfinder and Sentra, the 1st 3 of these launches, are up a combined 64.6 percent in May, which shows that our new products are hitting the sweet spot of delivering the innovation, style and value that buyers want.”
Nissan Highlights
Nissan Division sales were up 31.2 percent, setting a new May record with 106,558 deliveries. Nissan division recorded 81,202 sales in May 2012.
Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF finished May at 2,138, up 319.2 percent over last year and marking the 2nd-best month ever for LEAF. Since the March launch of the 2013 LEAF, with vehicle and battery assembly in Smyrna, Tenn., Nissan has sold 6,311 LEAF vehicles, up 332.6 percent over the same period in 2012.
Nissan Pathfinder sales finished May at 9,340, up 292.9 percent over the prior year and marking its best-ever May. Pathfinder deliveries have increased 202 percent so far in 2013, thanks to the all-new model, which debuted in late 2012.
Altima sales in May totaled 31,940, up 40.8 percent over the previous year.
The all-new Nissan Sentra, which debuted in late 2012, saw sales increase 64.5 percent in May to 12,504.
Nissan Rogue had its best-ever month with 17,333 deliveries, an increase of 44.7 percent.
Infiniti Highlights
Infiniti sales in May totaled 7,899, down 25.4 percent from last May.
Infiniti JX, which posted 2,952 sales in May, had its best month since it went on sale in March 2012. Sales of the 7-passenger luxury crossover increased 10.2 percent for the month, and are up 134.8 percent so far in 2013.
Nissan Division sales were up 31.2 percent, setting a new May record with 106,558 deliveries. Nissan division recorded 81,202 sales in May 2012.
Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF finished May at 2,138, up 319.2 percent over last year and marking the 2nd-best month ever for LEAF. Since the March launch of the 2013 LEAF, with vehicle and battery assembly in Smyrna, Tenn., Nissan has sold 6,311 LEAF vehicles, up 332.6 percent over the same period in 2012.
Nissan Pathfinder sales finished May at 9,340, up 292.9 percent over the prior year and marking its best-ever May. Pathfinder deliveries have increased 202 percent so far in 2013, thanks to the all-new model, which debuted in late 2012.
Altima sales in May totaled 31,940, up 40.8 percent over the previous year.
The all-new Nissan Sentra, which debuted in late 2012, saw sales increase 64.5 percent in May to 12,504.
Nissan Rogue had its best-ever month with 17,333 deliveries, an increase of 44.7 percent.
Infiniti Highlights
Infiniti sales in May totaled 7,899, down 25.4 percent from last May.
Infiniti JX, which posted 2,952 sales in May, had its best month since it went on sale in March 2012. Sales of the 7-passenger luxury crossover increased 10.2 percent for the month, and are up 134.8 percent so far in 2013.
06-03-13 | 07:17 AM
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Chrysler
Best May sales since 2007
38th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
Eight Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in May; Jeep® Wrangler and Jeep Compass record their best monthly sales ever
Ram Truck brand sales up 24 percent; largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in May
Dodge Dart, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Town & Country and Chrysler 200 Convertible are segment award winners in Strategic Vision’s “Total Quality” awards
FIAT brand reaches new milestone in May as North American sales surpass 100,000 units since its reintroduction in 2011
June 3, 2013 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 166,596 units, an 11 percent increase compared with sales in May 2012 (150,041 units), and the group’s best May sales since 2007.38th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
Eight Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in May; Jeep® Wrangler and Jeep Compass record their best monthly sales ever
Ram Truck brand sales up 24 percent; largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in May
Dodge Dart, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Town & Country and Chrysler 200 Convertible are segment award winners in Strategic Vision’s “Total Quality” awards
FIAT brand reaches new milestone in May as North American sales surpass 100,000 units since its reintroduction in 2011
The Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in May compared with the same month a year ago. The Ram Truck brand’s 24 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in May. Chrysler Group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 38-consecutive months in May.
“Our best May sales in six years enabled us to extend our sales streak to 38-consecutive months of year-over-year sales gains,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “We continue to see strong retail sales throughout our product lineup as eight Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in May, including best sales ever by the Jeep Wrangler and Compass.”
The Jeep Compass’ 42 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Jeep brand vehicle in the month. Sales of the flagship Jeep Grand Cherokee were up 21 percent in May compared with the same month a year ago, its best May sales in eight years. All Jeep brand vehicles in production recorded year-over-year sales gains in May.
8 Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in the month of May. The Jeep Wrangler and the Jeep Compass SUVs each recorded their best sales ever. In addition, the Dodge Avenger and Dodge Challenger, the Fiat 500, the Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan, and the Ram pickup truck were among the Chrysler Group vehicles that registered their best sales for the month of May.
Chrysler Group finished the month with a 62-days supply of inventory (398,869 units). U.S. industry sales figures for May are projected at an estimated 15.5 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).
May 2013 U.S. Sales Highlights by Brand
Ram Truck Brand
Ram Truck brand sales were up 24 percent, the brand’s best May sales since 2007. The Ram pickup truck set a sales record for the month of May with its 22 percent increase. It was the Ram pickup truck’s 37th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Ram 1500 was named in May as a 2013 All-Star by Automobile Magazine for the third time in the past 4 years. For 2013, the new Ram 1500 offers buyers best-in-class 25 MPG Highway fuel efficiency, new technology and new features without sacrificing capability. In addition, the Ram 1500 4x4 was named “Best All-Weather Pickup Truck” by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) in May. The Ram Cargo Van set a sales record for the month of May, the vehicle’s best sales month so far this year.
Dodge Brand
Dodge brand sales were up 23 percent in May, the brand’s best May sales since 2007 and its 24th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Dodge brand sales gain was led by the Dodge Avenger mid-size sedan and the Dodge Challenger, each setting a sales record for the month of May. Sales of the Dodge Journey mid-size crossover were up 15 percent, its best May sales since 2008, while Dodge Durango full-size SUV sales were up 24 percent, the largest percentage increase of any Dodge brand model in the month. Dodge Dart sales were down 8 percent month-over-month in May, following five months of gains. The Dodge Grand Caravan had its best sales month this year and its best May sales since 2008.
The Dart and the Durango earned “Best of 2013 Total Quality™” honors in Strategic Vision’s annual Total Quality Index™ (TQI). The Dart and Durango ranked highest in their segments based on responses from owners of 2013 model-year vehicles in Strategic Vision’s quantitative study of 17,568 owners. Strategic Vision measures “Total Quality” by studying more than 440 variables that encompass positive and negative experiences, including reliability, driving excitement, emotional attachment, and overall sales and service satisfaction.
FIAT Brand
The Fiat 500 set a sales record for the month of May with its 1 percent increase. It was the vehicle’s 15th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains and its best sales month so far this year. In addition, the FIAT brand reached a new milestone in May as it surpassed 100,000 units sold in North America since its reintroduction in 2011.
The FIAT brand’s product lineup expands this month as the all-new 2014 Fiat 500L begins arriving in FIAT studios across the country with a starting price of $19,100 and four value-loaded models. The 500L expands the appeal of the iconic 500, with two more doors, accommodations for 5 passengers, best-in-class interior volume (120.1 cu. ft.) and advanced European technology.
Also coming this summer to the state of California is the all-new 2013 Fiat 500e electric vehicle. The 500e will be offered to California residents at launch with a $199 a month/$999 due at signing lease for 36 months, same as the current lease offer on a Fiat 500 Pop powered by a gas engine.
Jeep® Brand
Jeep brand sales were up 1 percent in May, the brand’s best May sales since 2000 and its best sales month so far this year. All Jeep brand models in production recorded sales gains in May compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Compass each recorded their best sales ever. Wrangler sales (16,272 units) were up 13 percent, shattering the sales record the vehicle set in June 2012. Sales of the Compass compact SUV were up 42 percent in May, the largest year-over-year percentage gain of any Jeep model in May.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee’s 21 percent increase represented its best May sales since 2005, while the Jeep Patriot’s 13 percent gain marked its best May sales since 2008. The Jeep Grand Cherokee was named the “Official Winter Vehicle of New England” for an unprecedented third-consecutive year by NEMPA in May.
Chrysler Brand
Sales of the Chrysler Town & Country minivan were up 4 percent in May, the minivan’s best May sales in 3 years. The Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan set a sales record for the month of May.
The Town & Country and the Chrysler 200 Convertible each earned “Best of 2013 Total Quality” honors in Strategic Vision’s annual Total Quality Index in May. Chrysler brand sales were up 4 percent month-over-month, but were down 2 percent compared with the same month a year ago. The Town & Country also took a record-breaking 12th-consecutive Polk Loyalty Award in the minivan category earlier this year. Sales of the Chrysler 300 Motown Edition started in May, a car that celebrates the passion and the music that defined the Motor City.
06-03-13 | 07:24 AM
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GM/Buick/Cadillac
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) sold 252,894 vehicles in the United States in May, up 3 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 9 percent, fleet sales were down 10 percent and the fleet mix was 26 percent of total sales.
“Cadillac is growing faster than it has in almost 40 years, the pickup rebound is in full swing and we’re seeing strong retail demand for our crossovers” said Kurt McNeil, vice president of U.S. sales operations. “These are all powerful signs that the gradual recovery in the economy is becoming more broad-based. That’s great news for the auto industry and General Motors.”
GM’s trucks sales were up 15 percent versus a year ago, including a 23 percent increase for large pickups and a 30 percent increase for large SUVs.
Crossover sales were up 3 percent. Compact crossover sales were up 10 percent and set a monthly record behind the Chevrolet Equinox, which had its best month ever. The Equinox has now posted 17 consecutive monthly sales increases.
Retail passenger car sales were up 2 percent while total sales were down 6 percent. Lower fleet sales were due primarily to the timing of customer deliveries.
06-03-13 | 07:51 AM
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Subaru
Subaru of America, Inc. today reported historic-high vehicle sales of 39,892 for May 2013, shattering previous monthly sales records. May 2013 sales represent a 34 percent increase over May 2012 and the best sales month in company history. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 165,362 – a 21 percent increase over the same period in 2012.
May sales for the all-new 2014 Forester increased 38 percent over May 2012 sales. The 2014 Forester was recently named a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Forester is the first vehicle to ace every aspect of the challenging small overlap front crash test conducted by the IIHS. Forester is also the only small SUV to earn an overall rating of “good” in the test.
Outback sales increased 34 percent in May, with a 10 percent year-to-date increase over 2012. XV Crosstrek sales reached 5,295 for the month of May, a record high for the world’s most fuel efficient all-wheel drive crossover. Subaru announced that a hybrid version of the popular XV Crosstrek will go on sale later this year.
“Subaru continues to receive great accolades from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the automotive press which is increasing the positive image and awareness of our products among the American buying public,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “The strength of our product and increased brand awareness are driving the demand for our vehicles to record levels.”
“We continue to see growing demand for Subaru vehicles in the U.S., and our retailers continue to do an excellent job supporting our growth," said Bill Cyphers, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. “It will definitely be another record year for Subaru here in the U.S.”
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06-03-13 | 08:39 AM
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Vw
- Company reports best ever May results for Passat, Jetta and TDI® Clean Diesels -
• May sales total 38,013 units, representing a 1.7 percent decrease versus the prior year
• Chattanooga-built Passat delivered 10,267 units for the month, up 0.9 percent versus last year, and its best May and TDI® Clean Diesel results ever
• Total Jetta deliveries were 15,910 units, up 4.8 percent versus last year and its best May ever
• Total Beetle deliveries accounted for 3,718 units, up 23.9 percent year-over-year
• Tiguan sales totaled 2,635 units in May, a 6.5 percent increase versus the prior year
• High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 22.3 percent of sales in May and 21.7 percent of sales year-to-date, the best year-to-date on record
Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 38,013 units delivered in May, a 1.7 percent decrease over prior year sales.• May sales total 38,013 units, representing a 1.7 percent decrease versus the prior year
• Chattanooga-built Passat delivered 10,267 units for the month, up 0.9 percent versus last year, and its best May and TDI® Clean Diesel results ever
• Total Jetta deliveries were 15,910 units, up 4.8 percent versus last year and its best May ever
• Total Beetle deliveries accounted for 3,718 units, up 23.9 percent year-over-year
• Tiguan sales totaled 2,635 units in May, a 6.5 percent increase versus the prior year
• High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 22.3 percent of sales in May and 21.7 percent of sales year-to-date, the best year-to-date on record
“We saw an uptick in our consumer traffic and closing rates this month which allowed us to set new records for Jetta and Passat,” said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO Volkswagen Group of America. “In a month in which the industry saw strong growth in the pick up truck segments, an area in which we do not compete, we are pleased to see healthy consumer demand for our passenger cars, especially the growing demand for our TDI Clean Diesels and Hybrid line up.”
The Chattanooga-built Passat continued to deliver strong results with 10,267 units delivered. Citing, “Proof that German Engineering is worth every penny,” Consumer Digest awarded the 2013 Passat a Best Buy award. In May, the team in Chattanooga reached a new milestone when they produced the 250,000th Passat. Over 31 percent of the Passat’s sold in May were TDI® Clean Diesels.
Total Jetta deliveries for May accounted for 15,910 units, up 4.8 percent over last year. The Jetta Turbo Hybrid continues to gain momentum with 473 deliveries in May and was recently named a “Top 10 Green Car” by Kelly Blue Book.
Total Beetle deliveries for May were 3,718 units, a 23.9 percent increase versus the prior year. The Beetle R-Line® Coupe arrived in showrooms in early May, with a 210-horsepower turbocharged engine, an increase of 10 horsepower over the current Beetle Turbo with improvements in fuel economy.
The Tiguan saw a significant increase in sales with 2,635 units delivered, up 6.5 percent over prior year sales.
Total sales of the Golf (including Golf R and GTI) were 3,052 units.
Volkswagen’s high-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 22.3 percent of sales in May, and 21.7 percent for the year, the best May and year-to-date results ever.
Volkswagen’s TDI® Clean Diesel powertrains, along with hybrid and other advanced fuel-saving technologies, are part of Volkswagen’s Think Blue initiative. Think Blue is tied to Volkswagen’s efforts to promote sustainable mobility and to drive education and behaviors to support our planet. In May, Volkswagen announced significant investments to further promote its Think Blue philosophy, including a $10 million commitment to the Trust for the National Mall, launching a new partnership with the Surfrider Foundation, and joining USA Cycling in Chattanooga for the Professional Road and Time Trial Championships.
06-03-13 | 08:55 AM
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Mazda
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IRVINE, Calif., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported May U.S. sales of 24,270 vehicles, representing an increase of 19.2 percent versus last year.
Key May sales notes:
SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY performed very well in Mazda's best month of May sales since 2008, accounting for 73.6 percent (17,875 vehicles) of total sales (24,270 vehicles) for the month. Vehicles equipped with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY include certain models of Mazda3, CX-5 and the all-new 2014 Mazda6.
Mazda3 sales rebounded nicely after being down last month. Posting a sales gain of 5.4 percent (8,935 vehicles), YOY, Mazda3 continues to be a sales leader.
CX-5 had its best month of sales ever with 7,128 vehicles sold accounting for a 79.4 percent increase YOY.
The all-new 2014 Mazda6 has continues to gain sales every month since its launch in January. Mazda6 saw its best month of May sales since 2008 with 3,944 vehicles sold representing an increase of 71.9 percent YOY.
As summer heats up, the Mazda MX-5 had its best month of sales since April 2012 with 672 vehicles sold.
Mazda CX-9 experienced its best month of May sales since 2010 with 1,972 vehicles sold and an increase of 14.4 percent YOY.
Key May sales notes:
SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY performed very well in Mazda's best month of May sales since 2008, accounting for 73.6 percent (17,875 vehicles) of total sales (24,270 vehicles) for the month. Vehicles equipped with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY include certain models of Mazda3, CX-5 and the all-new 2014 Mazda6.
Mazda3 sales rebounded nicely after being down last month. Posting a sales gain of 5.4 percent (8,935 vehicles), YOY, Mazda3 continues to be a sales leader.
CX-5 had its best month of sales ever with 7,128 vehicles sold accounting for a 79.4 percent increase YOY.
The all-new 2014 Mazda6 has continues to gain sales every month since its launch in January. Mazda6 saw its best month of May sales since 2008 with 3,944 vehicles sold representing an increase of 71.9 percent YOY.
As summer heats up, the Mazda MX-5 had its best month of sales since April 2012 with 672 vehicles sold.
Mazda CX-9 experienced its best month of May sales since 2010 with 1,972 vehicles sold and an increase of 14.4 percent YOY.
06-03-13 | 08:58 AM
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Ford Hybrid Vehicle Sales Break Full-Year Record in First Five Months of 2013
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DEARBORN, Mich., May 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/
Ford surpassed its previous full-year hybrid sales record set in 2010 of 35,496 vehicles in just the first five months of 2013
Ford is projected to sell approximately 37,000 hybrid vehicles through May, for around a 375 percent increase over the same period last year
Ford Fusion Hybrid is projected to deliver its best May sales ever; Ford Fusion Energi is also projected to achieve its best sales month since its introduction in February
Ford C-MAX Hybrid and Ford Fusion Hybrid continue to draw new customers to the Ford brand, with conquest rates at 64 percent and 67 percent, respectively; Toyota is the top competitive conquest brand
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) bested its previous full-year hybrid sales record in just the first five months of 2013, driven by the product strength of its new electrified vehicle lineup including Ford C-MAX Hybrid, Ford C-MAX Energi, Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford Fusion Energi, as well as Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.
Ford beat its previous full-year hybrid sales record of 35,496 vehicles in 2010 with projected sales of 37,000 through May, an increase of more than 375 percent over the same period last year. Ford is now second only to Toyota in the number of hybrid vehicles it sells in the United States with its market share continuing to grow, up from 3 percent last year to an all-time-high 15.5 percent through April 2013.
"We're working tirelessly to get as many hybrids to the market as we can right now to meet this unprecedented customer demand for our electrified vehicles," said Erich Merkle , Ford U.S. sales analyst. "The success we are experiencing with hybrids is energizing the whole company."
Ford C-MAX Hybrid and Ford Fusion Hybrid continue to draw new customers to the Ford brand, with conquest rates remaining highest in the Ford showroom since the launch of both vehicle lines. Fusion Hybrid conquest sales are holding steady at 67 percent, with C-MAX Hybrid at 63 percent. The new lineup continues to draw new customers from Toyota and Honda, with most conquest sales coming from Toyota.
Ford Fusion Hybrid continues to fly off dealer lots, attaining some of the highest turn rates in the Ford showroom. Fusion Hybrid is turning in just 14 days on average as customers are drawn to the all-new car's fuel economy, styling and design. This turn rate is even higher in key markets like Los Angeles, at just 10 days. Fusion Hybrid represents an all-time-high percentage of overall Fusion sales, at 15 percent.
Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid – the newest addition to Ford's electrified vehicle lineup – is also expected to achieve its best sales month ever since its launch in February.
"Our all-new electrified vehicle lineup is drawing new customers to the Ford brand," said C.J. O'Donnell , Ford electrification group marketing manager. "We are growing our business by providing fuel-efficient products that don't force customers to compromise the design, technology and comfort that are available across the Ford lineup.
"We're hearing from our dealers they literally can't keep our hybrids in stock," O'Donnell added. "This is particularly evident in key markets like California."
Ford surpassed its previous full-year hybrid sales record set in 2010 of 35,496 vehicles in just the first five months of 2013
Ford is projected to sell approximately 37,000 hybrid vehicles through May, for around a 375 percent increase over the same period last year
Ford Fusion Hybrid is projected to deliver its best May sales ever; Ford Fusion Energi is also projected to achieve its best sales month since its introduction in February
Ford C-MAX Hybrid and Ford Fusion Hybrid continue to draw new customers to the Ford brand, with conquest rates at 64 percent and 67 percent, respectively; Toyota is the top competitive conquest brand
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) bested its previous full-year hybrid sales record in just the first five months of 2013, driven by the product strength of its new electrified vehicle lineup including Ford C-MAX Hybrid, Ford C-MAX Energi, Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford Fusion Energi, as well as Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.
Ford beat its previous full-year hybrid sales record of 35,496 vehicles in 2010 with projected sales of 37,000 through May, an increase of more than 375 percent over the same period last year. Ford is now second only to Toyota in the number of hybrid vehicles it sells in the United States with its market share continuing to grow, up from 3 percent last year to an all-time-high 15.5 percent through April 2013.
"We're working tirelessly to get as many hybrids to the market as we can right now to meet this unprecedented customer demand for our electrified vehicles," said Erich Merkle , Ford U.S. sales analyst. "The success we are experiencing with hybrids is energizing the whole company."
Ford C-MAX Hybrid and Ford Fusion Hybrid continue to draw new customers to the Ford brand, with conquest rates remaining highest in the Ford showroom since the launch of both vehicle lines. Fusion Hybrid conquest sales are holding steady at 67 percent, with C-MAX Hybrid at 63 percent. The new lineup continues to draw new customers from Toyota and Honda, with most conquest sales coming from Toyota.
Ford Fusion Hybrid continues to fly off dealer lots, attaining some of the highest turn rates in the Ford showroom. Fusion Hybrid is turning in just 14 days on average as customers are drawn to the all-new car's fuel economy, styling and design. This turn rate is even higher in key markets like Los Angeles, at just 10 days. Fusion Hybrid represents an all-time-high percentage of overall Fusion sales, at 15 percent.
Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid – the newest addition to Ford's electrified vehicle lineup – is also expected to achieve its best sales month ever since its launch in February.
"Our all-new electrified vehicle lineup is drawing new customers to the Ford brand," said C.J. O'Donnell , Ford electrification group marketing manager. "We are growing our business by providing fuel-efficient products that don't force customers to compromise the design, technology and comfort that are available across the Ford lineup.
"We're hearing from our dealers they literally can't keep our hybrids in stock," O'Donnell added. "This is particularly evident in key markets like California."
06-03-13 | 09:24 AM
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Honda/Acura
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported May 2013 U.S. sales of 140,013 units, a total increase of 4.5% compared with May 2012 (up 4.5% based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*). The Honda brand posted May 2013 sales of 125,649 units, an increase of 5.2% compared with May 2012. Acura brand U.S. May sales of 14,364 units decreased 1.5% compared with May 2012.
Honda
Honda light trucks post a May sales record led by record sales of CR-V (up 8.4%) and strong gains by Pilot (up 11.3%) and Odyssey (up 15.0%)
Critically acclaimed Honda Accord maintains incredible sales momentum, up 11.7% with 33,218 units; Honda Fit posts a double-digit sales gain, up 20.3% on sales of 4,667
Honda Civic continues strong retail sales with 30,268 units in May
"Looks like American families are preparing for summer road trips as our family-friendly light truck lineup posted the best May sales in Honda history," said John Mendel, executive vice president of Sales at American Honda. "Virtually every Honda vehicle we sold in May represents a purchase by an individual customer, which means Accord, Civic, CR-V and Odyssey will maintain their industry-leading retail sales performance in 2013."
Acura
RDX sets an all-time monthly sales record and its 13th consecutive monthly sales record, up 49.3% from last May; is the top-selling Acura model in May with sales of 4,930 units
The all-new luxury flagship RLX sedan, which went on sale in March, continues to gain momentum with sales of 273 units
"With the RDX setting its 13th consecutive monthly sales record we are very excited to be introducing the all-new 2014 MDX in a few weeks, which will once again give Acura hands down the best luxury light-truck lineup in America," said Jeff Conrad, vice president and general manager of Acura Sales.Honda light trucks post a May sales record led by record sales of CR-V (up 8.4%) and strong gains by Pilot (up 11.3%) and Odyssey (up 15.0%)
Critically acclaimed Honda Accord maintains incredible sales momentum, up 11.7% with 33,218 units; Honda Fit posts a double-digit sales gain, up 20.3% on sales of 4,667
Honda Civic continues strong retail sales with 30,268 units in May
"Looks like American families are preparing for summer road trips as our family-friendly light truck lineup posted the best May sales in Honda history," said John Mendel, executive vice president of Sales at American Honda. "Virtually every Honda vehicle we sold in May represents a purchase by an individual customer, which means Accord, Civic, CR-V and Odyssey will maintain their industry-leading retail sales performance in 2013."
Acura
RDX sets an all-time monthly sales record and its 13th consecutive monthly sales record, up 49.3% from last May; is the top-selling Acura model in May with sales of 4,930 units
The all-new luxury flagship RLX sedan, which went on sale in March, continues to gain momentum with sales of 273 units
*The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 26 days for May 2013 and 26 days for May 2012. Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 127 days for 2013 and 127 days for 2012. All other percentages in release are unadjusted; see table for adjusted DSR figures.
