May 2014 Sales Thread
06-03-14, 10:37 AM
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Toyota
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported May 2014 sales results of 243,236 units, an increase of 12.6 percent from May 2013 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 27 selling days in May 2014 versus 26 selling days in May 2013, TMS sales increased 17 percent from year-ago month.
Toyota division posted May 2014 sales of 216,315 units, up 12.2 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota division sales increased 16.5 percent over May 2013.
“Industry sales in May soared as consumer confidence improved and demand for new vehicles continued to strengthen,” said Bill Fay, Toyota division group vice president and general manager. “Toyota had its best month in 6 years led by strong Camry, Corolla and Hybrid sales.”
Lexus reported May sales of 26,921 units, a 16.6 percent increase on a DSR basis and a 21.1 percent increase on a raw-volume basis, both year-over-year.
“The luxury vehicle market has been outperforming the overall industry so far this year and that continued in May,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “Lexus results during the month were up 21 percent as sales of our newest models, the IS and GX, more than doubled, and our core models, the ES and RX, also showed solid gains.”
Other Highlights:
Camry up over 26 percent with sales of almost 50,000 units
All-new Corolla up 30.8 percent, best month since August 2009
TMS hybrids up over 9 percent
Prius up 14 percent with sales of 26,793 units
Toyota division trucks up 11 percent
All-new RAV4 leads trucks with sales of 23,465 units, up 13 percent
All-new Highlander posts sales of 12,329 units
4Runner up 70 percent
Sienna up nearly 13 percent
Toyota pickups post sales of 25,267 units
All-new Tundra up 14.5 percent
Tacoma posts sales of nearly 14,000 units
Lexus up over 21 percent
All-new Lexus IS posts triple-digit gains for the 6th month in a row
All-new Lexus ES up nearly 11 percent
Lexus luxury utility vehicles up 20.2 percent
Lexus RX up 8.7 percent
Lexus GX posts triple-digit gains for the 7th month in a row
All-new Corolla up 30.8 percent, best month since August 2009
TMS hybrids up over 9 percent
Prius up 14 percent with sales of 26,793 units
Toyota division trucks up 11 percent
All-new RAV4 leads trucks with sales of 23,465 units, up 13 percent
All-new Highlander posts sales of 12,329 units
4Runner up 70 percent
Sienna up nearly 13 percent
Toyota pickups post sales of 25,267 units
All-new Tundra up 14.5 percent
Tacoma posts sales of nearly 14,000 units
Lexus up over 21 percent
All-new Lexus IS posts triple-digit gains for the 6th month in a row
All-new Lexus ES up nearly 11 percent
Lexus luxury utility vehicles up 20.2 percent
Lexus RX up 8.7 percent
Lexus GX posts triple-digit gains for the 7th month in a row
06-03-14, 10:46 AM
#17
Hyundai
Hyundai Motor America just closed its best month ever with May sales of 70,907, up 3.7 percent versus the same period a year ago.
“Our excellent spring selling season continued through the month of May with dealerships across the country seeing an increase in customers visiting their showrooms,” said Bob Pradzinski, vice president of national sales, Hyundai Motor America. “From Accent to our 2 CUVs, all the way to Equus, we saw double-digit gains over last May.”
Both premium sedans, Equus and Genesis, experienced sales gains up 26 and 24 percent, respectively for the month.
Additionally, the first 2015 Sonata, built at the company’s Alabama assembly plant, was sold this past Saturday and the 1st mass-produced retail Tucson fuel cell will be delivered to a customer in California a week from today, demonstrating Hyundai’s fuel cell leadership position.
06-03-14, 10:47 AM
#18
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Toyota Motor Sales Reports Best Month in Six Years
TMS no. 1 retail manufacturer;
Sales Chart
http://toyotanews.pressroom.toyota.c...ales+chart.htm
My goodness the IS is a huge hit.....4,403 sold last month! Over 6,500 ES vehicles. The RX sold 9,476 vehicles and the GX nearly 2,000 vehicles. It is very very very obvious the facelift is exactly what the GX needed!
TMS no. 1 retail manufacturer;
Lexus reported May sales of 26,921 units, a 16.6 percent increase on a DSR basis and a 21.1 percent increase on a raw-volume basis, both year-over-year.
“The luxury vehicle market has been outperforming the overall industry so far this year and that continued in May,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “Lexus results during the month were up 21 percent as sales of our newest models, the IS and GX, more than doubled, and our core models, the ES and RX, also showed solid gains.”
“The luxury vehicle market has been outperforming the overall industry so far this year and that continued in May,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “Lexus results during the month were up 21 percent as sales of our newest models, the IS and GX, more than doubled, and our core models, the ES and RX, also showed solid gains.”
http://toyotanews.pressroom.toyota.c...ales+chart.htm
My goodness the IS is a huge hit.....4,403 sold last month! Over 6,500 ES vehicles. The RX sold 9,476 vehicles and the GX nearly 2,000 vehicles. It is very very very obvious the facelift is exactly what the GX needed!
06-03-14, 10:49 AM
#19
Kia
Kia Motors America (KMA) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in the U.S., and the brand’s momentum reached historic new heights in May with an all-time best monthly sales total of 60,087, a 14.8-percent increase over the same period in 2013 and the 1st time KMA has achieved more than 60,000 sales in a single month. Kia’s unsurpassed May performance was driven by record demand for the U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan, which set an all-time single-month record for Kia of 16,843 units, while the iconic Soul delivered the best performance in its 5-year history with 15,606 vehicles sold.
“As part of our long-term strategy, Kia launched seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles in 2013, including the redesigned Optima and totally transformed Soul, which laid the foundation for the record-breaking success we’ve enjoyed so far this year, including our best-ever monthly performance in May,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of sales and marketing, KMA. “We continue to attract more consumers to our showrooms with a comprehensive lineup that spans from subcompact to luxury and delivers the world-class design, advanced technology and outstanding quality Kia has become known for.”
06-03-14, 10:54 AM
#20
Honda/Acura
06/03/2014 - TORRANCE, Calif.
American Honda sets May record for light truck sales
Honda Accord, Civic and CR-V each post double digit gains, together selling over 100k units
Acura MDX shatters May record, lifts light trucks to best May in division history
Honda
On the heels of strong retail sales in the 1st 4 months of the year, Accord, Civic and CR-V each topped 30,000 units in brisk May business, combining for sales of more than 100,000 units. The Honda division was up 9.8 percent overall in May.
Honda light trucks set a new May sales record, selling 57,835 units for a gain of 2.1 percent
Accord, America's best-selling retail car in the first quarter of 2014, was up 19.3 percent in May with 39,637 units sold
CR-V, the industry's most popular SUV, posted its best May sales ever with 32,430 units sold, an increase of 19.8 percent
Civic also had a strong May, with sales up 19.2 percent to 36,089 units vs. May 2013
"With spring finally in full force across the country, Accord, Civic and CR-V are really starting to bloom," said Jeff Conrad, Honda division senior vice president and general manager. "With our 3 core models out-selling some entire brands and the all-new Fit starting to hit the ground next week, our dealers are preparing for heavy customer traffic in the coming months."Accord, America's best-selling retail car in the first quarter of 2014, was up 19.3 percent in May with 39,637 units sold
CR-V, the industry's most popular SUV, posted its best May sales ever with 32,430 units sold, an increase of 19.8 percent
Civic also had a strong May, with sales up 19.2 percent to 36,089 units vs. May 2013
Acura
Hot-selling Acura light trucks continued their record-setting pace, combining to achieve the best May sales in division history. The MDX also posted its best May ever, topping sales of over 5900 for the month and up 115.6 percent for the year. After posting 24 consecutive months of record sales, the RDX netted May sales of 4,299 and gaining 3.8 percent for the year. Monthly sales of both the TL and TSX models reflect very tight supply with the anticipation of the launch of the all-new 2015 Acura TLX later this year.
Total Acura division sales increased 2.2 percent over last year on sales of 14,675 units in May
Acura trucks led the division with an increase of 32.9 percent on sales of 10,301 for a best-ever May performance
MDX also posted its best May with sales up 115.6 percent on sales of 5,997 units
"Acura light trucks continue to exceed even our high expectations, with the MDX posting another record increase in May," said Mike Accavitti, Acura division senior vice president and general manager. "As dealers and customers anxiously await the all-new TLX, it's great to see models like the ILX having 1 of its better months and drawing a new, younger customer to the Acura brand."Acura trucks led the division with an increase of 32.9 percent on sales of 10,301 for a best-ever May performance
MDX also posted its best May with sales up 115.6 percent on sales of 5,997 units
06-03-14, 11:03 AM
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06-03-14, 11:25 AM
#24
Subaru
Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 44,170 vehicle sales for May 2014, a 11 percent increase over May 2013 sales of 39,892 and the best-ever May sales month in company history. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 196,641 - a 19 percent increase over the same period in 2013. The company has now seen 30 consecutive months of year-over-year growth and is already on its way to its sixth successive annual sales record.
Year-to-date, the Forester model increased sales 51 percent over the same period in 2013. Sales of the small crossover, XV Crosstrek were also notably strong with 28,331 vehicles reported sold year-to-date.
06-03-14, 11:40 AM
#25
Bmw
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported May sales of 35,331 vehicles, an increase of 13.3 percent from the 31,174 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 4.9 percent on sales of 145,957 in the first five months of 2014 compared to 139,142 in the same period in 2013.
BMW Brand Sales – Best May Ever
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 17.3 percent in May for a total of 29,602 compared to 25,230 vehicles sold in May, 2013. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is up 12.2 percent on sales of 127,181 compared to 113,357 sold in the first five months of 2013. The BMW i3 is now in customer hands with initial deliveries in its first month on sale totaling 336.
In May, BMW SAV's led the way into the summer months with an increase of 80.6 percent from May 2013 and 25.5 percent for year-to-date. In particular, the BMW X5 is up 58.7 percent from May 2013.
"The record numbers in May for BMW show the path we want to travel in 2014, especially now that the electric i3 is hitting the road," said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. "This will be the summer of BMW with the new M3 and M4 on sale this month and the new X4 and 4 Series Gran Coupe coming in July."
BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles
In May, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) increased 14.1 percent to 18,064 vehicles compared to the 15,831 vehicles sold in May, 2013. Year-to-date, BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned) are up 13.8 percent on sales of 82,698 compared to 72,700 sold in the1st 5 months of 2013.
MINI Brand Sales
For May, MINI USA reported sales of 5,729 automobiles, a decrease of 3.6 percent from the 5,944 sold in the same month a year ago. (The new MINI Hardtop is now fully available nationwide.) Year-to-date, MINI USA reported a sales total of 18,776 automobiles, a decrease of 27.2 percent from the 25,785 automobiles sold in the 1st 5 months of 2013.
MINI Pre-Owned Vehicles – Best Month Ever
In May, MINI used automobiles (including MINI NEXT certified pre-owned and pre-owned) reported sales of 2,282 automobiles, an increase of 16.2 percent from the 1,964 sold in May, 2013. Year-to-date, MINI used automobiles (including MINI NEXT certified pre-owned) reported sales of 10,415 automobiles, an increase of 23.3 percent from the 8,447 automobiles sold in the same 5 months of 2013.
06-03-14, 11:59 AM
#27
Lexus Champion
It surprises me how well the G is still doing for Infiniti, despite the introduction of the Q50.
And good grief, Camry. I mean, wow.
And good grief, Camry. I mean, wow.
06-03-14, 12:12 PM
#28
Lead Lap
General thoughts so far:
HUGE sales this month!
1) MB E-class posting up 6,185, almost 1400 more than the 5-series
2) 3/4 series- 10,915 (aka runaway sales)
3) IS- 4403 is
. I'm not going to lie, I NEVER thought the IS would sell that much in a month. Wow.
4) Camry-49,584....holy hell
5) S-class- 2173; almost feels like we're back in the mid 2000s (almost
)
It's considerably cheaper than the Q50 and still a great value. It's a fun to drive car.
HUGE sales this month!
1) MB E-class posting up 6,185, almost 1400 more than the 5-series
2) 3/4 series- 10,915 (aka runaway sales)
3) IS- 4403 is
. I'm not going to lie, I NEVER thought the IS would sell that much in a month. Wow.4) Camry-49,584....holy hell
5) S-class- 2173; almost feels like we're back in the mid 2000s (almost
)It's considerably cheaper than the Q50 and still a great value. It's a fun to drive car.
06-03-14, 12:18 PM
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General thoughts so far:
HUGE sales this month!
1) MB E-class posting up 6,185, almost 1400 more than the 5-series
2) 3/4 series- 10,915 (aka runaway sales)
3) IS- 4403 is . I'm not going to lie, I NEVER thought the IS would sell that much in a month. Wow.
4) Camry-49,584....holy hell
5) S-class- 2173; almost feels like we're back in the mid 2000s (almost)
It's considerably cheaper than the Q50 and still a great value. It's a fun to drive car.
HUGE sales this month!
1) MB E-class posting up 6,185, almost 1400 more than the 5-series
2) 3/4 series- 10,915 (aka runaway sales)
3) IS- 4403 is
. I'm not going to lie, I NEVER thought the IS would sell that much in a month. Wow.4) Camry-49,584....holy hell
5) S-class- 2173; almost feels like we're back in the mid 2000s (almost
)It's considerably cheaper than the Q50 and still a great value. It's a fun to drive car.
06-03-14, 01:12 PM
#30
IS sales are killing it...if we had IS300h, I think the numbers would be incredible. Hopefully they even uptick a bit further when the IS 200t arrives.
Another nice month for the GS with 1,753 sold. Lexus has done a better job of advertising lately, so I'm sure that's helping.
ToMoCo SUVs, CUVs and trucks are on fire!!!
Another nice month for the GS with 1,753 sold. Lexus has done a better job of advertising lately, so I'm sure that's helping.
ToMoCo SUVs, CUVs and trucks are on fire!!!
Last edited by MPLexus301; 06-03-14 at 01:18 PM.