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- Best-ever June and year-to-date results for Passat and TDI® Clean Diesels
• Best June and year-to-date for Passat with 10,874 and 56,119 units respectively
• Best June sales for Beetle since 2006 with 3,780 units delivered
• Best-ever year-to-date results for Tiguan with 15,526 units delivered
• June sales total 36,957 units, representing a 3.2 percent decrease versus the prior year
• High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 24.3 percent of sales in June and 22.1 percent of sales year-to-date, the best June and year-to-date results on record.

Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 36,957 units delivered in June, a 3.2 percent decrease over prior year sales. While Volkswagen’s sales pace was anticipated to moderate this year, the company has achieved significant, double-digit growth over the past few years. Comparing year-to-date June 2013 sales to June 2011, the company attained a growth rate of over 30 percent.

“Volkswagen achieved a number of sales milestones in June, including our best-ever TDI Clean Diesel sales, a strong indication of our leadership in this area and growing consumer demand for our fuel efficient technologies,” said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO Volkswagen Group of America. “While we are cautious in terms of the economic outlook, we expect our sales pace to remain steady in the 2nd-half of the year as we gear up for our Model Year 2014 vehicle introductions with significant updates.”

The Chattanooga-built Passat continued to deliver strong results with 10,874 units delivered. The TDI® Clean Diesel Passat made history in June when it set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® achievement for the “lowest fuel consumption—48 U.S. states for a non-hybrid car” category with a stellar 77.99 mpg — more than 10 mpg better. The achievement also beats the hybrid vehicle record of 64.6 mpg by more than 13 mpg. Over 30 percent of the Passat’s sold in June were TDI® Clean Diesels.

Total Jetta deliveries (including SportWagen) for June accounted for 14,813 units, up 8.9 percent over last year. The Jetta Turbo Hybrid continues to attract consumer interest with 438 deliveries in June.

Total Beetle deliveries for June were 3,780 units, a 29.7 percent increase versus the prior year.

Total sales of the Golf (including Golf R and GTI) were 2,602 units. The Tiguan and Touareg sold 2,452 and 642 units respectively.

Volkswagen’s high-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 24.3 percent of sales in June, and 22.1 percent year-to-date, the best June and year-to-date results ever.

In June, Volkswagen was honored to receive 3 awards from the Cannes Lion Festival, including a Silver Lion in the Branded Content category for a Shark Week video, a Bronze Lion in the Film Lions category for the “Baby” commercial and a Bronze Lion in the Media Lions category for the "Shark Cage” video.

Continuing its commitment to the United States market and strengthening its infrastructure, the Volkswagen Group celebrated the grand opening of a $40 million distribution center in Roane County, Tenn. The facility will be used for distributing domestic auto parts to global markets for the Chattanooga-made Passat and will later serve as a domestic distribution center for Volkswagen and Audi service parts. The operation will help improve service parts delivery times to over 110 dealers in the surrounding regions. The company also announced that the facility was certified LEED Silver, making it the 6th Volkswagen facility in the United States to receive LEED certification by the US Green Building Council. Volkswagen Group plans to invest more than $5 billion in North America over the next 3 years in new products, technologies and infrastructure aimed at helping the company reach its long-term goals for the region.

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Chysler Up 8%

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Best June sales since 2007
39th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales increases in June compared with same month a year ago
7 Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in June
Ram Truck brand sales up 23 percent; largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in June and best June sales since 2007
Jeep Grand Cherokee sales up 33 percent in June; all Jeep brand vehicles in production record double-digit percentage sales gains
Dodge Durango sales up 39 percent; largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group vehicle in June
Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Challenger win AutoPacific 2013 Best-In-Class Vehicle Satisfaction Award

July 2, 2013 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 156,686 units, an 8 percent increase compared with sales in June 2012 (144,811 units), and the group’s best June sales since 2007.

The Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in June compared with the same month a year ago. The Ram Truck brand’s 23 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand in June. Chrysler Group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 39-consecutive months in June.

“Last month Chrysler Group set seven individual vehicle line sales records and achieved our 39th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth. The fundamentals for continued industry gains in new vehicle sales remain intact,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales.

Sales of the flagship Jeep Grand Cherokee were up 33 percent in June, the largest percentage sales gain of any Jeep brand vehicle in the month. It was the Grand Cherokee’s best June sales in 8 years. All Jeep brand vehicles in production recorded year-over-year sales gains in June.

Seven Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in the month of June. The Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot SUVs each recorded their best June sales ever. The Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Dart compact sedan also registered their best sales for the month of June. The Ram Cargo Van had its best sales month since launch. Sales of the Dodge Durango full-size SUV were up 39 percent, the largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group vehicle in the month.

Chrysler Group finished the month with a 68-days supply of inventory (408,336 units). U.S. industry sales figures for June are projected at an estimated 16.0 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).

June 2013 U.S. Sales Highlights by Brand

Ram Truck Brand

Ram Truck brand sales were up 23 percent, the brand’s best June sales since 2007. The Ram pickup truck, with its 24 percent sales gain, logged its best June sales since 2007. It was the Ram pickup truck’s 38th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Sales of the Light Duty Ram pickup were up 36 percent, driven by the Quad and Crew Cab pickups, while Heavy Duty Ram sales were up 5 percent. The Ram Cargo Van had its best sales month since launched in 2011.

When the 2014 Ram 1500 full-size pickup arrives in dealerships in the fourth quarter this year, it will offer a new, 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine, mated with the TorqueFlite® eight-speed automatic transmission. The engine delivers an outstanding combination of best-in-class fuel efficiency, unsurpassed torque and impressive capability. The 2014 Ram Heavy Duty, with the all-new 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8, will deliver best-in-class horsepower and best-in-class torque among pickups with gasoline engines.

Dodge Brand

Dodge brand sales were up 12 percent in June, the brand’s best June sales since 2007 and its 25th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Sales of the Dodge Durango full-size SUV were up 39 percent, the largest percentage year-over-year sales gain of any Chrysler Group vehicle in June. Sales of the Dodge Charger were up 15 percent, its best June sales since 2007.

The Dodge Challenger and Dodge Dart compact sedan each recorded their best June sales ever, and earned 2 respected awards during the month. Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com picked the Dart as one of its “10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000,” while the Challenger tied for Best-In-Class Sporty Car in AutoPacific’s 17th-annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. The Challenger has set 7-consecutive monthly sales records.

Chrysler Brand

Chrysler brand sales were up 1 percent compared with the same month a year ago, the brand’s best June sales since 2007. Sales of the Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan were up 14 percent, a sales record for the month of June. The Chrysler 200 Convertible was recognized as the “Best Full-Size Convertible” in June by the Southern Automotive Media Association during its third annual “Topless in Miami” Convertible Awards.

Chrysler Town & Country minivan sales were up 18 percent, the minivan’s best June sales since 2006. Already the most-awarded minivan, the Town & Country in June earned another honor as the highest-ranking minivan in the J.D. Power 2013 U.S. Initial Quality Study. In addition, for the 2nd time in the last 3 years, automotive research group AutoPacific named the Town & Country as its Best-In-Class Minivan.

FIAT Brand

FIAT brand sales were up 1 percent in June compared with the same month a year ago. It was the brand’s best June sales since the Fiat 500 was launched in 2011 and its 16th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The FIAT brand’s product lineup expanded in June as the all-new 2014 Fiat 500L began 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 2 more doors, accommodations for 5 passengers, best-in-class interior volume (120.1 cu. ft.) and advanced European technology.

The brand picked up several new awards in June. Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com chose the 2013 Fiat 500 as one of its picks for this year’s “10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000.” Also, the Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio was recognized as the “Best Small Convertible” by the Southern Automotive Media Association during its “Topless in Miami” Convertible Awards in June. It is the 3rd time that the FIAT brand has been awarded this honor. The Fiat 500c by Gucci Edition won in 2012, as did the Fiat 500 Cabrio during the inaugural event in 2011.

Jeep® Brand

Jeep brand sales were up slightly in June, the brand’s best June sales since 2005. All Jeep brand models in production recorded sales gains in June compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot each recorded their best June sales ever. Sales of the flagship Jeep Grand Cherokee were up 33 percent, its best June sales since 2005. The Grand Cherokee’s 33 percent sales gain was the largest percentage increase of any Jeep brand model during the month. For the 3rd year in a row, AutoPacific named the Grand Cherokee Best-In-Class Mid-Size SUV in its Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. Sales of the Compass compact SUV were up 24 percent in June compared with the same month a year ago, while Patriot sales were up 20 percent.

Available to consumers in the 3rd quarter of this year, the all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee will be offered at a U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $22,995 (plus $995 destination). The Cherokee’s starting price is hundreds of dollars less than the outgoing Liberty model, while offering more fuel economy, more advanced safety and technology features, even more class-leading 4x4 capability, a modern and progressive new design, and significantly improved everyday on-road ride and handling.

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http://www.audiusanews.com/pressrele...cord-u.s-sales

• June 2013 also marked the best 1st half of any year since Audi began selling cars in the U.S. market
• Del Rosso: Audi sales momentum shares core traits of Audi Le Mans racing dominance
• Audi Q5, Q7 sales remain strong; premium segment vehicles rose 19%

Audi today reported June 2013 sales of 13,706 vehicles, an 8.2% increase over the previous June record set last year and the 2nd best month ever for the brand. June also marks the best 1st half of any year since Audi began selling cars in the U.S. market, as well as the 30th consecutive month of record Audi U.S. sales. . Year-to-date Audi 2013 sales increased 14% to 74,277 vehicles sold.

“The momentum seen in Audi sales month after month flows from a commitment to advanced products, careful preparation and a steady strategic plan,” said Mark Del Rosso, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America. “It’s the same formula displayed in our 12th victory at Le Mans last month and the Truth in 24 documentaries on the dominance of Audi endurance racing. This is how Audi functions, and the planning that led to our 30th straight month of record sales serves as a ‘Truth in 30’ moment in our race for U.S. premium car success.”

Audi luxury SUV sales continue to climb, with the Audi Q7 posting a 78.3% gain in June with 1,227 units delivered for the month. Sales of the Audi Q5 luxury crossover increased 25.6% to 3,493 vehicles sold for the month. Audi is poised for a full-market launch of the 2014 Q5 TDI and the performance-oriented 2014 SQ5 models later this year.

Sales of the Audi A5 jumped 13.3% over the same period last year to 1,821 vehicles sold for the month, while the Audi A8 flagship sedan posted strong year-over-year sales gains with a 21.6% increase year-to-date.

Sales of Audi premium category vehicles (Audi A8, Audi A7, Audi A6, and Audi Q7) increased 19% YTD, representing 31.9% of total Audi sales year-to-date and 42% of the Audi year-to-date sales gain.

“We’re now entering the 2nd half of the year with solid momentum, sufficient allocation of cars to meet demand and the expectation that 2013 will be our 3rd consecutive year of record results,” Del Rosso said.

Highlights:

• Sales mix for Audi S performance variants finished the month at 14.5% for the S4 sedan; 32.3% for the S5/ RS 5; 9.6% for the S6; 16.5% for the S7; 14.9% for the S8; 38.7% for the TTS / TT RS and TTS Roadster.
• Audi A5 sales up 13.3% compared to June 2012; YTD sales grew 18.8% compared to previous period.
• Sales of Audi A6 increased 8.4% compared to June 2012; YTD sales grew 15.8% compared to previous period.
• Sales of the Audi Q5 increased 25.6% compared to June 2012; YTD sales grew 35.2% compared to previous period.
• Sales of the Audi Q7 increased 78.3% compared to June 2012; YTD sales grew 47.9% compared to previous period.
• Audi sold 576 allroad models in June, bringing YTD sales to 2,747 of the sport wagon.
• Sales mix for Audi A8 TDI finish the month at 10.4%; sales mix for the Audi Q7 TDI finish the month at 25.3%.
• Audi Certified pre-owned sales increased 1.6% to 3,399 vehicles in June; YTD increased 4.6% to 19,185 vehicles sold.

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AUDI US SNAPSHOT                       --YTD--
Model Line     June '13 Actual     June '12 Actual     Yr/Yr % change     June '13 YTD Actual     June '12 YTD Actual     Yr/Yr % change
A3     13     620     -97.9%     826     3,578     -76.9%
A4     3,248     3,187     1.9%     17,842     18,020     -1.0%
A5     1,821     1,607     13.3%     9,503     8,002     18.8%
A6     1,892     1,745     8.4%     9,939     8,584     15.8%
A7     611     652     -6.3%     4,040     4,249     -4.9%
A8     577     597     -3.4%     3,099     2,548     21.6%
allroad     576     520     10.8     2,747     539     409.6
Audi Q5     3,493     2,780     25.6%     18,310     13,544     35.2%
Audi Q7     1,227     688     78.3%     6,580     4,449     47.9%
R8     75     78     -3.8%     397     503     -21.1%
TT     173     190     -8.9%     994     1,142     -13.0%
Total Audi Sales     13,706     12,664     8.2%     74,277     65,158     14.0%
Total CPO Sales     3,399     3,344     1.6%     19,185     18,339     4.6% 


LexFather

No Lexus models do not need similar incentives

Here is the Accord, $199 a month, 0 down, 0 deposit, 0 first months payment. Its ridiculous for anyone to act like every car in this segment or any car doesn't have a ton of incentives, its much deeper than a couple of internet links.

There is a huge disconnect b/c some of us are buying the cars and some are just posting links. That ad popped up on my T.V in one city, nationwide its the same thing for the Accord, as it is the Camry, Fusion, etc etc.

Is the Camry needing more incentives? Yup, you bet, the other cars in this class are all arguably better in most categories. But people really need to stop acting like the others don't have huge sales and incentives themselves.

LexFather

http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...es+preview.htm

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Subaru Up 42%: Click for Chart

Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 39,235 vehicle sales for the month of June, a 42 percent increase over June 2012. The company also posted best-ever June sales for Forester and Outback models. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 204,597 – 25 percent higher than the same period in 2012.

June Forester sales totaled 10,170, a 41 percent increase over June 2012 and best-ever June for the model. The 2014 Forester was recently named a 2013 Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2014 Subaru Forester is also the highest-safety-rated small SUV by IIHS.

June was also a record month for Outback sales. Monthly sales for the popular Outback model totaled 12,210, 32 percent higher than June 2012.

“We are thrilled to close the first half of 2013 with such record numbers,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “Our products are being well-received and we are looking forward to adding Subaru’s first-ever hybrid vehicle to our product line-up later this year.”

spwolf

Both Altima and Fusion have 50-60% larger fleet sales than Camry... and they are brand new models. Camry is the oldest car in the class now.

Honda has brand new Accord, so of course they dont discount it... but they discounted Civic like crazy few months ago.

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Honda Reports June Sales Surge on Record Light Truck Sales
Acura RDX Posts Record June Sales

07/02/2013

Record June sales of American Honda light trucks; best sales since 2007
Record June sales of Honda light trucks, CR-V and Pilot
Record June sales of Acura RDX

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported June 2013 U.S. sales of 136,915 units, a total increase of 9.7% compared with June 2012 (up 13.9% based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*). The Honda division posted June 2013 sales of 123,150 units, an increase of 12.5% compared with June 2012. Acura division U.S. June sales of 13,765 units decreased 10.4% compared with June 2012.

Honda

Honda light trucks posted record June sales on the strength of CR-V, Pilot and Odyssey
CR-V set a June record with sales of 26,572, an increase of 14.1% compared to June 2012
Pilot posted its best June since 2005 with record sales of 12,085 and up 21.3 from June 2012
Odyssey sales topped 14,000, up 26.0 percent for the month with the refreshed 2014 model hitting dealerships today
The Accord continues its strong pace, topping the 30,000-unit mark for the 4th consecutive month and up 20.4% for the year
The Civic posted sales of 29,724, up 8.1 compared to last June

"Honda was firing on all cylinders in June with the hot-selling Accord joined by the Fit, CR-V, Odyssey and Pilot all posting their best sales of the year," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales at American Honda. "Our goal for 2013 is to be the leader in retail sales for all 4 of our highest volume models: Accord, Civic, CR-V and Odyssey. These solid results further showcase Honda's pure, market-driven momentum achieved by customers choosing Honda vehicles one at a time rather than relying on fleet sales to drive volume."

Acura

The RDX marked its 14th consecutive month of record sales with 4,023 units sold, remaining the top selling Acura for the month
The MDX recorded June sales of 3,828 as supply of the all-new model increased following the June 20th launch

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GM

Combined sales of GM’s mini, small and compact cars were up 59 percent. Large pickups were up 29 percent, luxury car sales were up 22 percent and compact crossovers were up 8 percent.
Cadillac passenger car sales increased 38 percent on the strength of the all-new ATS and XTS, helping drive the brand’s fastest growth since 1976.
Chevrolet mini, small and compact car sales were up 66 percent.
Total sales of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra increased 29 percent and 33 percent respectively. Combined, dealers delivered more than 6,000 all-new 2014 crew cab models, and the “days to turn” is 10 days.
The Chevrolet Cruze set an all-time monthly sales record, and Chevrolet Volt and Chevrolet Sonic each had their best-ever June sales.
The Chevrolet Equinox had its best month ever with sales up 14 percent. Equinox deliveries have increased for 18 consecutive months.
Chevrolet Impala retail deliveries rose 62 percent.
Buick retail sales have increased for 14 consecutive months and the brand had its best June retail sales in seven years, on the strength of Buick Verano sales.
Calendar Year-to-Date Sales Highlights (vs. 2012)

Cadillac was the industry’s fastest-growing luxury brand with a first-half sales increase of 33 percent.
Retail sales of GM’s redesigned medium crossovers have been very strong: the Buick Enclave was up 24 percent, the Chevrolet Traverse 21 percent and the GMC Acadia 16 percent.
Crossover sales were up 16 percent compared with a year ago, passenger car sales were up 1 percent and truck sales were up 11 percent.
Large pickup sales were up 23 percent, including a 49 percent increase in Silverado and Sierra sales to small business customers, who are benefiting from the recovery in housing and overall economic growth.

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Link to GM sales details

http://media.gm.com/content/dam/Medi...-June-2013.pdf

They sold 3459 units of the Cadillac ATS in June, not bad

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BMW


http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...e0+PRN20130702

BMW Group U.S. Reports June 2013 Sales

- BMW brand sales up 24.6 percent, best June ever

- MINI brand sales up 9.6 percent, best month ever

- BMW Motorcycle sales up 4.9 percent

PR Newswire

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 2, 2013

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported June sales of 33,645 vehicles, an increase of 21.4 percent from the 27,720 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 9.0 percent on sales of 172,787 in the first six months of 2013 compared to 158,563 in the same period in 2012.

"There is nothing like an abundance of new and popular models to drive sales, resulting in new U.S. sales records for BMW, MINI and pre-owned BMW," said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. "We started this year with confidence and optimism; the sales results have verified our viewpoint and we are very much looking forward to the second half with more new models on the way including the new X5."

BMW Brand Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 24.6 percent in June for a total of 27,074 compared to 21,725 vehicles sold in June, 2012. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is up 11.0 percent on sales of 140,431 compared to 126,504 sold in the first six months of 2012.

In June, best performing vehicles included the 3 Series, up 62.6 percent to 10,957 units; the 6 Series, up 119.5 percent to 1,409 units; the 7 Series, up 58.6 percent to 855 units and the X3 SAV, up 5.5 percent to 2,981 units.

BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles
In June, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) increased 2.7 percent to 13,859 vehicles compared to the 13,489 vehicles sold in June, 2012. January through June, BMW used vehicle sales are up 5.2 percent on volume of 86,559 compared to 82,282 in the same period of 2012. This has been the best first six months sales result for BMW Pre-Owned, exceeding the previous record year of 2010.

MINI Brand Sales – best month ever
MINI USA reported the best month ever in June with sales of 6,571 automobiles, an increase of 9.6 percent from the 5,995 sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI sales in the U.S. are up 0.9 percent on volume of 32,356 compared to 32,059 in the first six months of 2012.

MINI Pre-Owned Vehicles
In June, sales of MINI used automobiles (including MINI NEXT certified pre-owned and pre-owned) increased 16.3 percent to 1,877 automobiles from the 1,614 sold in June, 2012. MINI NEXT had a strong month with 100 percent increase over June 2012, and 113.2 percent increase year-to-date. January through June, MINI used vehicle sales are up 18.5 percent on volume of 10,324 compared to 8,710 in the same period of 2012.

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Mercedes

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/merced...163700916.html


MONTVALE, N.J., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported combined sales of 27,162 for June, a 7.0% increase over the same month last year. Sales totals at Mercedes-Benz rose 9.8% to 24,415, bringing year-to-date volumes for the brand to a milestone 141,950 units. Sprinter Vans posted strong year-to-date sales of 9,483, which combined with year-to-date sales of 4,459 from smart to bring MBUSA's first-half total to 155,892. This marks the best second-quarter finish in the company's history and the sixth consecutive month of best-ever sales for 2013.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100901/NY58315LOGO)
"We're on record pace through June hitting the highest first-half sales in our 48-year history and we're not slowing down," said Steve Cannon, president and CEO of MBUSA. "Consumer confidence is on the rise, our product portfolio is expanding from top to bottom, and our dealer relations are at an all-time high. This is a set of ingredients that will allow us to really accelerate our market momentum into another banner year."
Impressive gains were made in both the Mercedes-Benz passenger car and light-truck categories. Volume leaders for the month were the C-, E- and M-Class model lines. The sporty C-Class—the current gateway to the brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers—took the top spot at 7,639 units, up 17.4% from June 2012. The completely redesigned E-Class followed at 5,181, while MBUSA's top-selling SUV, the M-Class, finished the top three with sales of 3,651 (up 26.3% from June 2012). Strong performers at the high end included Mercedes-Benz's iconic grand tourer, the SL-Class, up 91.9%, and the award-winning GL-Class SUV which increased 24.8% over the same time last year.
As a whole, sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars jumped 10.2% compared to the first-half of 2012, increasing from 82,275 in June of last year to 90,650. Similarly, Mercedes-Benz's light truck offerings posted a year-to-date increase of 10.6%, from 46,319 units sold in the first six months of 2012 to 51,300 during the same period this year.
The Sprinter model line saw sales of 1,966 for the month, while smart posted volumes of 781 units.
Sales of the company's BlueTEC diesel models were 1,414 for the month, up 10.2% from the same period last year. On the high-performance side, AMG models finished the month of June with sales of 464.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 7,773 vehicles in June; an increase of 17.9% when compared to June 2012 (sales of 6,593 vehicles). On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 49,004 vehicles, an increase of 24.3% over the comparable period (with sales of 39,419 vehicles).
About Mercedes-Benz USA

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Nissan Up 12.9%
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Driven by demand for its highest-volume models, Nissan U.S. sales in June totaled 104,124, an increase of 12.9 percent over 92,237 units a year earlier. This marks the company's best-ever June U.S. sales performance. Nissan Division sales increased 16.1 percent to 95,010 units, also a June record. Sales of Infiniti vehicles in June totaled 9,114 units.

NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS

Nissan Division posted 95,010 sales, a June record and up 16.1 percent from last June's 81,801 units.
Deliveries of the Pathfinder SUV rose 208.9 percent to 8,360 units, marking the best June ever for the model. So far in 2013, Pathfinder sales are up 203.2 percent, exceeding the sales total for all of 2012.
Sales of Nissan LEAF in June were 2,225 units, up 315.9 percent. LEAF deliveries in the first half of 2013 are at 9,839, and have already exceeded the sales total from all of 2012.
Nissan Altima deliveries also set a new June record, increasing 23.3 percent to 26,904 units.
Rogue sales also set a new June record at 15,518 units, up 41.1 percent.
Combined sales of Nissan's three all-new models -- Altima, Sentra and Pathfinder -- were up 34.8 percent in June.
June marked the 1st deliveries of the all-new 2014 Versa Note, the hatchback model of the industry's best-selling subcompact car. Versa Note offers class-leading fuel economy, cutting-edge technologies, an energetic exterior design, roomy and versatile interior and available activity enhancing features such as Pandora® radio compatibility and hands-free text messaging assistant, making it an ideal fit for today's buyers needs.

Fred Diaz, divisional vice president, Sales and Marketing, Nissan, said: "The redesign of our core products such as Altima, Pathfinder and Sentra is continuing to drive sales. With the introduction of the all-new Versa Note, the 4th of 5 all-new core models for Nissan, we expect to continue maintain leadership in the increasingly competitive subcompact market."

INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS

Infiniti today reported sales of 9,114 units in June, down 12.7 percent from 10,436 units a year earlier.
The Infiniti G Sedan saw sales of 3,659 in June, as the company prepares for the all-new Infiniti Q50 which will go on sale later this summer.
Sales of Infiniti crossovers and SUVs are up 21.8 percent year-to-date.

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Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 65,007 units, up 2 percent versus the same period in 2012 and up 1 percent the 1st 6 months of the year.

“June was another record-breaking sales month for us in what has been a strong first half of the year,” said Dave Zuchowski, executive vice president of national sales. “We clearly felt the impact of the summer selling surge and our improved availability of award-winning vehicles was perfectly timed. Important third-party accolades, such as Genesis taking J.D. Power’s trophy for highest initial quality in the midsize premium car segment and the all-new Santa Fe being named Automobile Magazine’s Family Crossover for 2013, also continue to build strong momentum for our brand.”

“With all of our plants continuing to operate at maximum capacity, sales of the U.S.-built Elantra soared 26 percent over June 2012,” said John Krafcik, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America. “Our Hyundai Assurance Connected Care program, now free for 3 years on most Hyundai models, continues to draw customers to our website and showrooms.”

Fleet mix registered about 19 percent for the month. Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales were 6,775 a June record, up 7.5 percent over June 2012.

S2000toIS350

Toyota

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They sold 5680 units of the ES, which was about half of Lexus car sales for the month. When the new IS numbers hit next month the mix should improve.

The GS is back down this month, to 1728 units

Only 1 LFA was sold in June