TangoRed

Way to get after it Chrysler.

Chrysler Group LLC Reports April 2014 U.S. Sales Increased 14 Percent; Best April Sales Since 2007

*49th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
*Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales gains in April compared with same month a year ago
*Jeep brand records its best sales month ever; April sales up 52 percent
*Ram pickup truck sales up 17 percent; best ever April sales
*Seven Chrysler Group vehicles set April sales records
*New 2015 Dodge Charger and Challenger debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show
*Ward’s names all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 and 2014 Jeep Cherokee to its prestigious 10 Best Interiors List for 2014
*Chrysler, Dodge and SRT brands win awards at the Texas Auto Writer’s 2014 Auto Roundup

May 1, 2014 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 178,652 units, a 14 percent increase compared with sales in April 2013 (156,698 units), and the group’s best April sales since 2007.

The Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in April compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 52 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand during April and its best sales month ever. Chrysler Group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 49-consecutive months in April.

“Strong consumer demand for our Jeep sport-utility vehicles and Ram pickup trucks continued in April as Chrysler Group extended its streak to 49-consecutive months of year-over-year sales gains,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “The spring selling season is heating up as our Jeep brand had its best monthly sales ever. Both of our minivans had a strong April and the Ram pickup truck had its best April sales ever.”

Seven Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in the month of April. The Jeep Compass recorded its best sales month ever. The Ram pickup truck, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Journey, and Ram Cargo Van each posted their best sales for the month of April. Both minivans had a good month. Sales of the Dodge Grand Caravan were up 36 percent in April, the largest year-over-year percentage sales increase of any Dodge brand model in April, while sales of the Chrysler Town & Country minivan increased 16 percent.

Chrysler Group finished the month of April with a 74 days supply of inventory (505,965 units). U.S. industry sales figures for April are internally projected at an estimated 16.3 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).

http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=15613&mid=1

LexFather

Where does the time go!

TangoRed

Ugh right? April flew by...

GM Grows Total and Retail Sales in April
Retail Market Share up from March

2014-05-01

DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers delivered 254,076 vehicles in the United States in April 2014. Total sales were up 7 percent compared with a year ago. Fleet sales were up 5 percent and retail sales – vehicles sold to individual buyers – were up 8 percent. GM expects to increase its retail market share from March.

“Retail demand was steady in April, and truck sales and transaction prices were especially strong,” said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president of Sales Operations. “As we expected, the economy continues to strengthen. In addition, our award-winning new products are performing well, we have more on the way and our dealers are winning accolades for outstanding service.”

GM’s newest products include the 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, which began arriving in showrooms in April. Upcoming launches include the Cadillac ATS coupe, which arrives this summer; the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickups, which arrive in the fall; and the 2015 Chevrolet City Express LS, the brand’s first entry in the small cargo van segment. It arrives in the fourth quarter.

When it comes to dealer service satisfaction, the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac brands rank in the top five of all automotive brands in the United States, according to the J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI).

April Sales Highlights (vs. 2013 except as noted)

*At Chevrolet, sales were up 5 percent. Deliveries of the Impala were up 27 percent, Spark was up 24 percent, Volt was up 19 percent and Camaro was up 14 percent.
*Cadillac total sales were up 5 percent and retail sales were the highest April since 2007.
*Sales of the Cadillac CTS line were up 36 percent, with sales of the sedan up 68 percent on the strength of the all-new 2014 model, which is the Motor Trend Car of the Year. SRX deliveries were up 31 percent, for the vehicle’s best April ever.
*Buick sales were up 12 percent for the brand’s best April since 2006. The results were driven by a 48 percent increase in Encore deliveries, as well as a 21 percent increase in Regal sales and a 10 percent increase in LaCrosse sales.
*GMC sales were up 13 percent for the brand’s best April since 2007.
*Sales of large SUVs, which include the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, and the GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, were up 22 percent.
*Chevrolet Silverado sales were up 9 percent and GMC Sierra sales were up 21 percent. Retail deliveries were up 13 percent and 22 percent, respectively.
*GM expects to gain between two and three points of retail market share in the large pickup segment compared to March 2014.
*Per plan, GM increased its share of trucks sold with average transaction prices below $40,000 compared to the first quarter of 2014, and maintained its share of more premium-contented trucks.
*GM’s incentive spending was down from March. As a percentage of average transaction price, spending was 10.2 percent, according to J.D. Power PIN estimates.
*Average transaction prices continued to improve from record levels set in the first quarter of 2014. Year to date, they are up more than $2,000 per unit versus the same period in 2013, according to J.D. Power PIN.
*Commercial fleet sales were up 11 percent for the sixth consecutive monthly increase.
*Small business deliveries, which are included in retail sales, were up 14 percent.

http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/n...y/gmsales.html

TangoRed

May 1, 2014 | Dearborn
Ford F-Series Posts Best April Since 2006, Explorer Has Best April Sales Since 2005

*America’s best-selling truck for 37 years, Ford F-Series has its best April U.S. sales since 2006
*Ford Explorer, America’s best-selling midsize utility, posts its best April sales results since 2005
*Ford Motor Company U.S. sales of 211,126 vehicles for April decline 1 percent compared with last year; retail sales total 141,950 vehicles, off 1 percent

Ford Motor Company total U.S. sales of 211,126 vehicles last month declined 1 percent from a year ago. Retail sales of 141,950 vehicles are off 1 percent compared with a year ago. Commercial and government fleet sales were up 16 and 21 percent, respectively, while daily rental sales declined 24 percent.

“F-Series and Explorer showed considerable strength in April, posting their best results in almost a decade,” said John Felice, Ford vice president, U.S. marketing, sales and service. “We also saw another breakout month for Fusion, with continued strength in the Western region. Overall, industry sales continued the rebound from January and February and are on a path of steady growth.”

F-Series sales totaled 63,387 vehicles last month, making for the truck’s best April since 2006. EcoBoost® continues to play a big role in F-150 sales, comprising 42 percent of the truck’s overall retail engine mix. Combined, Ford’s V6 engines – EcoBoost and the 3.7-liter – represented 55 percent of F-150 sales in April.

Explorer had its best April sales performance since 2005 with 16,629 vehicles sold, an increase of 17 percent, as America’s best-selling midsize utility.

Lincoln sales were off 11 percent, with 6,803 vehicles sold in April – against a strong year-ago comparison. Lincoln sales are up 21 percent for the year to date through April, with the new MKC coming this summer.

https://media.ford.com/content/fordm...2014sales.html

GS69

http://media.vw.com/release/740/

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS APRIL 2014 SALES
May 1, 2014

April sales total 30,831 units
Passat delivered 9,315 units for the month
Jetta sedan delivered10,858 units for the month
Tiguan delivered1,998 units for the month
High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 30.6 percent of sales in April, marking the best April for TDI vehicles on record

Passat TDI sales were 3,923, representing 42.1percent of sales of the vehicle marking the best April and best year-to-date ever.

Herndon, VA (May 1, 2014) — Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 30,831 units delivered in April.

“April was a strong month for TDI Clean Diesels and we are thrilled to see more consumers lured by the fuel economy and range benefits these engines provide", said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America. “As we move through the year we are looking forward to the introduction of even more fuel efficient Clean Diesel engines, and importantly, the launch of the all-new Golf coming this summer.”

Total Jetta deliveries for April, including SportWagen, accounted for 12,934 units. Volkswagen debuted the 2015 Model Year Jetta at the New York International Auto Show featuring new styling, driver assistance systems, improved fuel efficiency, and enhanced content. The 2015 model year Jetta will arrive in showrooms later this year.

The Chattanooga-built Passat totaled 9,315 units delivered for the month. In April the Passat TDI, the only clean diesel in the midsize sedan segment, delivered 3,923 clean diesels or 42.1 percent of total Passat sales. This marks the best April ever for Passat TDI® Clean Diesel.

As Volkswagen prepares for the launch of the all-new family of Golf vehicles, sales of the current generation were 1,798 units. The much anticipated, all-new 2015 model Golf and GTI will go on sale later this summer.

Starting today, consumers can embark on their new vehicle shopping experience through the all-new VW.com. Drawing inspiration from the online dating and e-commerce sites that provide such high customer satisfaction, Volkswagen is confident that the all-new VW.com will make the VW buying experience as pleasurable as the VW driving experience.

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Japan's Worst Car Sales in 16 Months Usher in Tax Hangover

Call it Japan’s Great Hangover.

Vehicle deliveries last month in Asia’s second-largest auto market fell to the lowest since December 2012 after Japan raised its consumption tax for the first time 17 years, according to industry figures released today. In the run-up to the levy being increased 3 percentage points to 8 percent on April 1, sales had surged for 7 straight months.

More broadly, the figures may foreshadow the extent of the consumer backlash resulting from the higher taxes Prime Minister Shinzo Abe imposed to counter the world’s biggest debt burden. Economists estimate that this quarter, Japan will see its biggest economic contraction since the earthquake and tsunami that ravaged the country 3 years ago.

“Any sane person was buying big-ticket items in February or March rather than in April,” Martin Schulz, an economist at Fujitsu Research Institute in Tokyo, said by telephone. “The Japanese carmakers will have to prove how much they really can work this very difficult market.”

Total sales fell 5.5 percent to 345,226, according to the Japan Automobile Dealers Association and Japan Mini Vehicle Association. The slump may deepen this month as poor weather prevented some customers, who placed orders before the sales tax increase, from getting their cars delivered until April.

‘Grave’ May

The delay made industry sales for April artificially high, and the numbers could turn “very grave” starting this month, Yo****aka Hayashi, a director at the dealer association, told reporters today.

Carmakers are bracing for a yearlong slump, with the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association’s forecasting a record 16 percent sales decline for the fiscal year ending in March 2015.

Toyota Motor Corp. (7203) and Mazda Motor Corp. delivered their fewest number of vehicles since 2011, according to the industry figures. Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., maker of Subaru cars, saw sales tumble 41 percent to a record low, based on data stretching back to 1993.

Nissan Motor Co. (7201), Honda Motor Co., Suzuki Motor Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. bucked the slump by posting gains. Sales rose 7.1 percent for Nissan, 12 percent for Honda, 11 percent for Suzuki and 27 percent for Mitsubishi.

Prior to the April 1 tax increase, consumers went on a binge as they helped push deliveries to more than 783,000 vehicles in March, the highest monthly tally in eight years.

A prolonged slump would undercut the benefits that automakers such as Toyota -- headed for a record profit this fiscal year -- have reaped from exports due to a weaker yen.

“There may be a temporary hangover,” said Kevin Tynan, an auto analyst at Bloomberg Industries in Skillman, New Jersey. “Japanese automakers' production and earnings are at risk.”

A slew of retail data will be released in the coming weeks, including department store sales, to shed more light on Japan’s downturn in consumption.

Slowing Output

Manufacturers are reining in output and cutting orders after the sales-tax increase, the Markit Economics and Japan Materials Management Association said yesterday. Their purchasing managers’ index for manufacturing in Japan fell to 49.4 in April, the lowest in 14 months. A reading of less than 50 signals contraction.

In the corner of a Toyota dealership yesterday in Osaka, about 200 kilometers (124 miles) west of the company’s headquarters in Toyota City, a space usually reserved for celebrating customers’ purchases and seeing them off was occupied by a Prius waiting to be fixed.

“It’s been several months since we have been so free,” said Isao Nakamura, a sales manager at the dealership, who estimates orders fell about 20 percent in April.

The last time Japan increased its consumption tax -- to 5 percent from 3 percent -- in April 1997, domestic car sales dropped 15 percent and declined for 21 months in a row.

Weak Spending

Japan’s recent slump isn’t confined to just automobiles. Companies from Japan Tobacco (2914) Inc. to Uniqlo store operator Fast Retailing Co. (9983) and electronics maker Panasonic Corp. (6752) are factoring weak domestic retail spending in their outlooks.

Panasonic this week forecast full-year profit that was 14 percent below analyst estimates as domestic consumers reduce purchases of electronics. Fast Retailing, Asia’s biggest clothing retailer, last month cut its annual net income projection by about 4 billion yen ($39 million), and cigarette maker Japan Tobacco estimated its profit would drop for the year.

For Toyota, the nation’s largest company, the decline in domestic demand adds to the challenges it faces as the carmaker looks to fend off General Motors Co. (GM:US) and Volkswagen AG (VOW) for global sales leadership.

Toyota Earnings

Including deliveries for its Hino Motors Ltd. (7205) and Daihatsu Motor Co. (7262) units, Toyota’s sales rose about 6 percent to 2.58 million in the January-to-March period. Deliveries in Japan surged 13 percent to 322,252 during the same span.

Toyota has projected a record 1.9 trillion yen profit for the fiscal year ending in March. Analysts have scaled back their estimates for Toyota’s earnings to below the company’s forecast after the automaker called back more than 6 million vehicles last month and agreed in March to pay a record $1.2 billion U.S. fine for misleading consumers about safety defects.

The average of 25 analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg calls for net income of 1.87 trillion yen in the year ended March, which would still be a record. The company reports results on May 8.

Honda (7267) last week forecast its full-year profit may increase to 595 billion yen in the 12 months ending in March 2015, 14 percent below the average analyst estimate compiled by Bloomberg. Nissan releases its earnings results on May 12.

Japan cut its vehicle-purchase tax to 3 percent from 5 percent to cushion the effect of the sales tax increase, and plans to abolish the levy when the nation’s sales tax is raised to 10 percent in 2015.

To contact the reporters on this story: Craig Trudell in Tokyo at ctrudell1@bloomberg.net; Masatsugu Horie in Osaka at mhorie3@bloomberg.net

To contact the editors responsible for this story: Young-Sam Cho at ycho2@bloomberg.net Terje Langeland

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http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/u...2014-u-s-sales

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for April 2014 of 103,934 units, an increase of 18.3 percent over the prior year and an April record.

Nissan highlights:

Nissan Division also set an April record at 94,764 sales in the month, an increase of 18.5 percent. This marks a monthly record for Nissan division in 13 of the last 14 months.
Nissan Altima set an April record with 25,004 sales, an increase of 13.7 percent.
Sales of Rogue crossovers also established an April record at 15,066, an increase of 26.6 percent.
Versa also set an April sales record at 10,481, up 46.5 percent.
Sentra sales increased 31.2 percent to 14,080 vehicles in April.
Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF set an April record, increasing 7.8 percent to 2,088. Nissan has seen sales of LEAF, the world’s best-selling electric car, increase 33 percent so far in 2014.
Nissan Juke deliveries also set an April record at 3,795, up 55.2 percent.

*Infiniti sales total included for reference. For more information on Infiniti’s April sales performance, please visit InfinitiNews.com.

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http://media.subaru.com/pressrelease...er-april-sales

SUBARU REPORTS BEST-EVER APRIL SALES

29 consecutive months with year-over-year growth
Best April ever for Forester, Outback, XV Crosstrek, BRZ
All-time WRX/STI record
4th month that Subaru brand sales exceed 40,000 sales
Forester now marks nine consecutive months of more than 10,000 sales

Cherry Hill, N.J. -
Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 40,083 vehicle sales for April 2014, a 22 percent increase over April 2013 sales of 32,943 and the best-ever April sales month in company history. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 152,471 - a 22 percent increase over the same period in 2013. The company has now seen 29 consecutive months of year-over-year growth and is already on its way to its 6th successive annual sales record.

Year-to-date, the Forester model increased sales 54 percent over the same period in 2013. Sales of the small crossover, XV Crosstrek were also notably strong with 15,143 vehicles reported sold year-to-date.

“Demand for the Forester has been incredibly strong,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “We are looking forward to the all-new Legacy and Outback models arriving into our retailers this summer to even further boost consumer interest in Subaru models.”

“We continue to attract more and more first time owners to the brand,” said H. William Cyphers, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. “Demand for Subaru product has never been higher, and I thank our retailers for efficiently managing their vehicle inventories. We are on track for another record year!”

About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 600 dealers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit media.subaru.com.

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http://www.audiusanews.com/pressrele...history-second

Audi achieves best April sales in company history; 2nd highest monthly result ever

- April marks the 40th consecutive record month of sales, with more than 15,000 vehicles sold
- Strong demand for all-new Audi A3, as well as premium segment vehicles, led sales growth
- Audi Certified pre-owned sales set 9th straight monthly record

HERNDON, Va., May 1, 2014 – Audi reported April 2014 sales of 15,653 vehicles, which stands as the brand’s 40th consecutive month of record monthly sales and second-best month ever. Audi sales year-to-date increased 7.5% to 50,881 vehicles sold.

“The launch of the all-new A3 Sedan gives Audi an even broader product portfolio and the opportunity to reach more luxury buyers in the premium compact segment,” said Mark Del Rosso, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America. “In its 1st month of retail sales, the Audi A3 was a top seller in April, with over 2,000 vehicles sold.”

Luxury sedan sales remained strong as the Audi A6 increased 11.9% to 2,132 vehicles sold for the month, while year-to-date demand for the A6 increased 20.5% to 7,568 vehicles sold. Sales of the Audi A7 rose 26.5% in April to 816 vehicles sold, while demand for the A7 increased 7.1% to 2,922 vehicles sold YTD.

April results were bolstered by sales of Audi luxury SUVs, with the Audi Q7 luxury crossover posting a 23.6% gain in April on 1,462 units delivered for the month and year-to-date sales increased 35.9% to a total of 5,551 vehicles. Year-to-date sales for the Audi Q5 crossover increased 5.5% YOY.

April 2014 was the 9th consecutive record month for Audi Certified pre-owned vehicles sales with an increase of 13.7%, to a total of 3,702 CPO vehicles sold in the most-recent month, and a year-to-date increase of 13.8%.

Highlights:

- Sales mix for Audi S performance variants finished the month at 15.3% for the S4 sedan; 34.3% for the S5/ RS 5; 4.5% for the S6; 27% for the S7 / RS 7; 9.5% for the S8; 37% for the TTS and TTS Roadster, and 8.6% for the SQ5 crossover.
- Sales of Audi A6 increased to 11.9% compared to April 2013; YTD sales grew 20.5% compared to previous period.
- Sales of Audi A7 increased 26.5% compared to April 2013; YTD sales grew 7.1% compared to previous period.
- Sales of the Audi Q5 increased 1.6% compared to April 2013; YTD sales grew 5.5% compared to previous period.
- Sales of the Audi Q7 increased 23.6% compared to April 2013; YTD sales grew 35.9% compared to previous period.
- April sales mix for Audi TDI models: Audi A6 TDI at 14.2% on 303 vehicles sold; Audi A7 TDI at 11% on 90 vehicles; A8 TDI at 11.7% on 52 vehicles; Audi Q5 TDI at 16.2% on 532 vehicles, and for the Audi Q7 TDI at 28% on 410 vehicles; with an overall mix of 17% on 1,387 total TDI sales for April.
- Audi Certified pre-owned sales increased 13.7% to 3,702 vehicles in April; YTD CPO sales rose 13.8% to 14,016 vehicles sold.
- The all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan models officially went on sale April 3 with 2,159 vehicles sold in its 1st month of retail sales.
- Audi holds the longest running monthly record sales streak in the premium car market according to a completive sales report from MotorIntelligence.com.

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AUDI US SNAPSHOT                       --YTD--
Model Line     April '14 Actual     April '13 Actual     Yr/Yr % change     April '14 YTD Actual     April '13 YTD Actual     Yr/Yr % change
A3      2,159      55      3825.5%      3,022      798      278.7%
A4      3,167      3,143      0.8%      10,911      11,648      -6.3%
A5      1,579      1.809      -12.7%      5,070      5,810      -12.7%
A6      2,132      1,905      11.9%      7,568      6,280      20.5%
A7         816      645      26.5%      2,922      2,728      7.1%
A8         443      467      -5.1%      1,617      1,929      -16.2%
allroad         349      468      -25.4%      1,292      1,758      -26.5%
Audi Q5      3,293      3,241      1.6%      12,067      11,437      5.5%
Audi Q7      1,462      1,183      23.6%      5,551      4,084      35.9%
R8           80      71      12.7%      305      238      28.2%
TT         173      170      1.8%      556      633      -12.2%
Total Audi Sales     15,653      13,157      19.0%      50,881      47,343      7.5%
Total CPO Sales      3,702      3,257      13.7%      14,016      12,311      13.8% 


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

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported April 2014 sales results of 199,660 units, an increase of 9 percent from April 2013 on a daily selling rate (DSR). On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 26 selling days in April 2014 versus 25 selling days in April 2013, TMS sales increased 13.3 percent from year-ago month.

“Sales momentum from March rolled into April pushing the industry to its best back-to-back monthly sales pace since fall of 2007,” said Bill Fay, Toyota division group vice president and general manager. “For Toyota, truck sales continue to soar. Tundra is a highlight with double-digit gains as comfort, safety and technology of the all-new model remain a strong draw for consumers.”

Full press release to follow by 10:30 a.m. PDT.

TangoRed

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported another outstanding sales month with April sales of 6,542, a 46.6 percent increase over the April 2013 total. It was the second highest monthly sales total for Mitsubishi in more than two years (exceeded only by last month) and also the best April sales for MMNA since 2011.

The U.S.-built Outlander Sport led the way with its third-best-ever monthly sales total of 2,619, up 24.1 percent compared to April 2013 sales. Outlander Sport was introduced in 2010 and had a previous record monthly total of 2,634 (June 2013).

The all-new Mitsubishi Mirage had 1,331 units sold, also the third-best all time monthly sales total for that model which was introduced in September 2013.

"A big month for us in March was exciting, but now a second consecutive outstanding month in April is the start of a trend," said MMNA EVP of Sales, Don Swearingen. "We're enthused that new-car shoppers are really starting to take notice of our brand and we are not going to let up in May. We're further increasing our advertising exposure and offering new and attractive incentives for customers."

Other highlights of April sales include:

Total Mitsubishi sales are up 29.0 percent year-to-date.
Outlander sales were up 125.0 percent for the month and are up 37.5 percent year-to-date. This was the best April of sales for Outlander in six years.
Outlander Sport sales were up 24.1 percent for the month and are up 33.4 percent year-to-date.
Lancer Evolution sales were up 21.0 percent for the month and are up 16.8 percent year-to-date.

TangoRed

1) How is Mitsubishi selling cars again?
2) CTS sales seem not to have been affected by the price increase...are incentives at play?
3) Audi outsold Cadillac by 1500 units...probably because of the A3

spwolf

Outlander is pretty good SUV.

As to Cadillac - bigger drop in XTS sales than raise of CTS sales :-).

Brand is going nowhere, they can talk all they want in their PR's... their 2014 is down overall by 4.4%, probably only luxury brand down.

Buick is up, Audi is up, Lexus/BMW/MB up... Acura likely due to MDX... not sure about Infiniti.

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http://www.hyundainews.com/us/en-us/...est-april-ever

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA REPORTS BEST APRIL EVER

Hyundai CUV segment up 21.4 percent

Fountain Valley, Calif., May 1, 2014 – Hyundai Motor America announced April sales of 66,107, up 4.4 percent versus the same period in 2013, setting an all-time record April.

“With consumer confidence continuing on an upward swing and the economy improving across the nation, customers appear to have put cars back on their shopping lists,” said Bob Pradzinski, vice president of national sales, Hyundai Motor America. “With our award-winning lineup of vehicles, including our recently introduced all-new 2015 Genesis sedan that nabbed top honors -- Car of Texas -- at the Texas Auto Writers Association's Annual Texas Auto Roundup earlier this week, we look forward to the spring selling season.”

Three Hyundai vehicles saw sales gains of 30 percent or more: Accent was up of 36 percent, followed closely by both Santa Fe and Sonata, up 30 percent. Sonata Hybrid had its best month ever at 2,055 units, up 8.6 percent for the month. Equus, Hyundai’s premium luxury sedan, garnered a 9.2 percent gain over April 2013.

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http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...2014+sales.htm

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Toyota Motor Sales Posts Double-Digit Gains in April 2014
Toyota division is no. 1 retail brand for the fourth consecutive month with trucks up almost 16 percent; Lexus up 28 percent for second month in a row
May 01, 2014
April 2014 Sales Chart

TORRANCE, Calif. (May 1, 2014) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported April 2014 sales results of 199,660 units, an increase of 9 percent from April 2013 on a daily selling rate (DSR). On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 26 selling days in April 2014 versus 25 selling days in April 2013, TMS sales increased 13.3 percent from year-ago month.

Toyota division posted April 2014 sales of 176,495 units, up 7.4 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota division sales increased 11.7 percent over April 2013.

“Sales momentum from March rolled into April pushing the industry to its best back-to-back monthly sales pace since fall of 2007,” said Bill Fay, Toyota division group vice president and general manager. “For Toyota, truck sales continue to soar. Tundra is a highlight with double-digit gains as comfort, safety and technology of the all-new model remain a strong draw for consumers.”

Lexus reported April sales of 23,165 units, a 23.1 percent increase on a DSR and a 28 percent increase on a raw-volume basis, both year-over-year.

"The luxury segment has improved at a faster pace than the overall general industry through each of the first four months of the year," said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "The new IS and GX more than doubled sales in April compared to last year and 6 of 8 Lexus vehicle lines posted gains for the month."

Other Highlights:

Camry up 20 percent with sales of 38,000 units
All-new Corolla posts sales of nearly 30,000 units, increasing 20 percent
Toyota division trucks up nearly 16 percent
All-new RAV4 leads trucks with sales of 19,000 units, best-ever April
FJ Cruiser up over 508 percent
All-new Highlander up 28 percent
4Runner up 64 percent
Toyota pickups up over 13 percent
All-new Tundra up 24 percent
Tacoma posts sales of nearly 14,000 units, up 7 percent
Lexus up 28 percent
All-new Lexus IS posts triple-digit gains for the 5th month in a row
Lexus GS up over 21 percent
Lexus luxury utility vehicles up 25 percent
Lexus RX up 15 percent
Lexus GX sales more than doubled for the 6th month in a row