May 2014 Sales Thread
06-01-14, 02:28 PM
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May 2014 Sales Thread
Starting the monthly thread. Looking forward to the numbers.
Kelley Blue Book forecasts a 6.7% gain in new vehicle sales to 1.54M units in May.
The compact SUV/crossover segment is expected to show the strongest pace of growth with a 11.9% increase, while KBB sees the mid-size segment lagging with a 2.5% rise.
Sales growth forecast by manufacturer: Nissan (NSANY) +13.6%; Chrysler (FIATY) +12.8%; General Motors (GM) +7.2%; Toyota (TM) +5.8%; Hyundai (HYMLF) +3.6%; Honda (HMC) +2.1%; Volkswagen (VLKAY) +1.1%, Ford (F) +0.4%.
Kelley Blue Book forecasts a 6.7% gain in new vehicle sales to 1.54M units in May.
The compact SUV/crossover segment is expected to show the strongest pace of growth with a 11.9% increase, while KBB sees the mid-size segment lagging with a 2.5% rise.
Sales growth forecast by manufacturer: Nissan (NSANY) +13.6%; Chrysler (FIATY) +12.8%; General Motors (GM) +7.2%; Toyota (TM) +5.8%; Hyundai (HYMLF) +3.6%; Honda (HMC) +2.1%; Volkswagen (VLKAY) +1.1%, Ford (F) +0.4%.
06-03-14, 05:57 AM
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Chrysler
Chrysler Group LLC Reports May 2014 U.S. Sales Increased 17 Percent; Best May Sales Since 2007
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50th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales gains in May compared with same month a year ago
Jeep brand sales up 58 percent; best sales month ever for 3rd consecutive month
Ram pickup truck sales up 17 percent; best May sales since 2005
FIAT brand sales up 18 percent; best May sales ever
8 Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in May
June 3, 2014 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 194,421 units, a 17 percent increase compared with sales in May 2013 (166,596 units), and the group’s best May sales since 2007.Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales gains in May compared with same month a year ago
Jeep brand sales up 58 percent; best sales month ever for 3rd consecutive month
Ram pickup truck sales up 17 percent; best May sales since 2005
FIAT brand sales up 18 percent; best May sales ever
8 Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in May
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 Jeep brand’s 58 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand during May and its best sales month ever. Chrysler Group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 50-consecutive months in May.
“Our Jeep sport-utility vehicles and Ram pickups continued to do well in May as our dealers reported brisk May sales over 5 weekends and the Memorial Day holiday,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “For the 3rd consecutive month, our Jeep brand recorded its best sales month ever helping Chrysler Group to achieve its 50th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Dodge Dart compact car had its best sales month ever, while our Ram pickup truck recorded another double-digit sales increase.”
The Jeep brand continued to topple sales records in May as the brand posted its best ever sales month in the U.S. 4 of 8 Chrysler Group vehicles that set sales records in May were Jeep brand models. The Jeep Compass, with its 64 percent sales increase, posted the largest year-over-year percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group vehicle in May. Ram pickup truck sales were up 17 percent in May, while the Dodge Dart compact car posted its best sales month ever with a 16 percent sales gain.
Chrysler Group finished the month of May with a 69 days supply of inventory (494,482 units). U.S. industry sales figures for May are internally projected at an estimated 16.9 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).
May 2014 U.S. Sales Highlights by Brand
Jeep® Brand
Jeep brand sales were up 58 percent in May, the brand’s best monthly sales ever and the largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand for the month. May marked the third-consecutive month in which the Jeep brand set an all-time monthly sales record and the first time that monthly Jeep brand sales topped 70,000 units in the U.S. The Jeep Compass, Wrangler and Cherokee each recorded their best sales month ever, while the Jeep Patriot logged its best May sales ever. The Jeep Grand Cherokee posted its best May sales since 2000. Sales of the Compass compact SUV were up 64 percent, the largest percentage sales gain of any Chrysler Group vehicle in May. The Jeep Compass and Patriot last month made Kelley Blue Book’s annual list of the 10 Most Affordable SUVs.
Jeep brand vehicles cleaned up at the recent 20th annual “Mudfest” competition hosted by the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) in May. The all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee took home top honors, being voted “Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year” by the more than 20 automotive journalist members of NWAPA in attendance. In addition, the Cherokee was the winner of the Compact Utility class, while the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee was named winner of the Premium Standard Utility class.
Ram Truck Brand
Sales of the Ram pickup truck – Motor Trend’s “Truck of the Year” and 1st-ever back-to-back champion – were up 17 percent in May, the truck’s best May sales since 2005 and its 49th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Ram Light Duty sales increased 14 percent in May, while Ram Heavy Duty pickups were up 34 percent. Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram ProMaster van and Ram Cargo Van, were up 19 percent in May, the brand’s best May sales since 2005.
FIAT Brand
FIAT brand sales were up 18 percent in May, its best ever monthly sales since the brand returned to the U.S. market in 2011. It was the brand’s 6th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Sales of the Fiat 500L were up 14 percent in May, its best sales month ever since launch in June 2013. The Fiat 500 Cabrio Abarth, with its 66 percent year-over-year increase, recorded the largest percentage sales gain of any Fiat 500 model in May. The Fiat 500T and Fiat 500e all-electric vehicle also posted sales gains for the month.
Dodge Brand
Dodge brand sales were up 3 percent in May, the brand’s best May sales since 2007. 3 Dodge brand vehicles – the Dart, Journey, and Challenger – each set sales records in May. Sales of the Dodge Dart compact sedan were up 16 percent, the compact sedan’s best ever sales month since launch in mid-2012. The Dart last month was named a “Best Bet” in the compact car category of this year’s edition of The Car Book. It is the second-consecutive year the Dart has been so honored.
Sales of the Dodge Journey mid-size crossover were up 33 percent, its best sales in the month of May and the largest percentage sales gain of any Dodge vehicle during the month. The Journey last month made Kelley Blue Book’s annual list of the 10 Most Affordable SUVs. With its 4 percent increase, the Dodge Challenger muscle car also posted its best sales in the month of May.
The Dodge Durango full-size SUV recorded its best May sales in 9 years. Durango sales were up 28 percent in May compared with the same month a year ago, extending its run of year-over-year sales gains to 19-consecutive months. The Dodge Grand Caravan had its best May sales since 2007.
The newly-consolidated Dodge and SRT brands last month introduced the new 600-plus horsepower 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT with a Hellcat engine and its stablemate – the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT – just 1 month after taking the wraps off the new Dodge Challenger 392 HEMI® Scat Pack Shaker at the New York Auto Show.
Chrysler Brand
Chrysler Town & Country sales were up 37 percent in May, compared with the same month a year ago. It was the minivan’s best May sales since 2006 and its 10th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Chrysler brand sales were down 22 percent in May, reflecting the end of production of the 2014 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan and convertible.
The all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 started to arrive in Chrysler dealerships in small numbers in May. Greater volumes of the new 200 are expected in dealerships in July. The Chrysler brand reported in May that 10,000 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicle orders were placed on the very 1st day vehicle orders were made available to dealers. More than 17,000 vehicle orders were placed in the 1st 2 days. The Sterling Heights (Mich.) Assembly Plant (SHAP) is at full production through mid-July and orders for the new 200 continue to roll in.
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06-03-14, 06:53 AM
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Gm
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers delivered 284,694 vehicles in the United States in May, up 13 percent compared to a year ago, marking the company’s best May in seven years and its best total sales since August 2008. Retail sales – vehicles sold to individual buyers – were up 10 percent while fleet sales were up 21 percent. GM expects to increase its total market share year over year.
“The momentum we generated in April carried into May, with all 4 brands performing well in a growing economy and 17 vehicle lines posting double-digit retail sales increases or better,” said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president of Sales Operations.
For the month, Chevrolet sales were up 14 percent in total, driven by a 26 percent increase in car deliveries. Buick sales were also very strong, with deliveries up 11 percent in total and 10 percent on a retail basis. Buick had its best May total and retail since 2005. Both Cadillac and GMC had their best May total and retail sales since 2007.
May Sales Highlights (vs. 2013 except as noted)
The seasonally adjusted annual selling rate (SAAR) for light vehicles was an estimated 16.5 million units – the 3rd consecutive month above 16 million.
Cruze was up 41 percent. Chevrolet Corvette deliveries were up 268 percent, Spark sales doubled, Camaro was up 30 percent and Impala was up 23 percent. Malibu retail sales were up 12 percent.
Retail sales of Chevrolet and GMC large SUVs doubled, while retail sales of the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain were up 16 percent and 13 percent, respectively.
Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra sales were up for the 3rd month in a row, with May deliveries up 8 percent and 14 percent, respectively.
At Cadillac, sales of the CTS sedan were up 39 percent and Escalade deliveries were up 30 percent. SRX sales were up 27 percent, for the vehicle line’s best May ever.
Buick Encore deliveries more than doubled and Regal sales were up 49 percent.
GM’s average transaction prices (ATPs), including full-size pickup ATPs, were in line with April. Calendar year to date, GM’s ATPs are up about $2,700.
Incentive spending as a percentage of average transaction price was 10.4 percent, down 0.5 points from a year ago, according to J.D. Power PIN estimates. The industry average for May was 9.9 percent.
Commercial fleet sales were up 21 percent for the 7th consecutive monthly increase and the best month since September 2008. Within commercial fleet, full-size van sales were up 46 percent and full-size pickups were up 35 percent.
Small business deliveries, which are included in retail sales, were up 10 percent.
GM’s fleet deliveries in May exceeded expectations due to the timing of rental customer deliveries, and May will likely represent the company’s highest fleet volume month of 2014. Last year, June was GM’s highest volume fleet month. As a result, GM expects that June 2014 year-over-year fleet sales will be down sharply.Cruze was up 41 percent. Chevrolet Corvette deliveries were up 268 percent, Spark sales doubled, Camaro was up 30 percent and Impala was up 23 percent. Malibu retail sales were up 12 percent.
Retail sales of Chevrolet and GMC large SUVs doubled, while retail sales of the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain were up 16 percent and 13 percent, respectively.
Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra sales were up for the 3rd month in a row, with May deliveries up 8 percent and 14 percent, respectively.
At Cadillac, sales of the CTS sedan were up 39 percent and Escalade deliveries were up 30 percent. SRX sales were up 27 percent, for the vehicle line’s best May ever.
Buick Encore deliveries more than doubled and Regal sales were up 49 percent.
GM’s average transaction prices (ATPs), including full-size pickup ATPs, were in line with April. Calendar year to date, GM’s ATPs are up about $2,700.
Incentive spending as a percentage of average transaction price was 10.4 percent, down 0.5 points from a year ago, according to J.D. Power PIN estimates. The industry average for May was 9.9 percent.
Commercial fleet sales were up 21 percent for the 7th consecutive monthly increase and the best month since September 2008. Within commercial fleet, full-size van sales were up 46 percent and full-size pickups were up 35 percent.
Small business deliveries, which are included in retail sales, were up 10 percent.
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06-03-14, 07:06 AM
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Nissan/Infiniti
Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for May 2014 of 135,934 units, an increase of 18.8 percent over the prior year and a May record.
Nissan highlights:
Nissan Division set a May record at 125,558 sales in the month, an increase of 17.8 percent. This marks a monthly record for Nissan division in 14 of the last 15 months.
May was the best-ever month for Nissan LEAF with 3,117 sales, an increase of 45.8 percent over the prior year. In May, LEAF passed 50,000 total U.S. sales since launch, further establishing it as the leader among electric vehicles.
Nissan Altima sales set a May record at 36,053, up 12.9 percent. Year-to-date, Altima has the largest sales increase of any car in the midsize category.
Nissan Sentra also set a May sales record at 21,932, breaking the previous mark set in 1984 when Sentra was Nissan’s top-selling model. Sentra sales were up 75.4 percent for the month.
Sales of the Nissan Rogue crossover set a May record with 18,722, an increase of 8 percent.
Nissan Versa sales increased 30.5 percent to 11,243 in May, also a record for the month.
Juke crossover sales also set a May record at 3,825, an increase of 33.4 percent over the prior year.
06-03-14, 07:09 AM
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06-03-14, 07:15 AM
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Audi
- May 2014 also stands as the 41st consecutive U.S. sales record for Audi and the second-best result for any month
- Audi year-to-date sales in the U.S. up 11.4%
- Audi Certified pre-owned sales set all-time monthly record
HERNDON, Va., June 3, 2014 – Audi reported May 2014 sales of 16,601 vehicles, which stands as the brand’s second-best month ever and its 41st consecutive month of record sales. May only trailed the all-time record monthly sales mark set in December 2013 of 17,013 vehicles sold. Audi sales year-to-date increased 11.4%% to 67,482 vehicles sold.- Audi year-to-date sales in the U.S. up 11.4%
- Audi Certified pre-owned sales set all-time monthly record
“Within a few weeks of its launch, the all-new A3 sedan has established itself as a core contributor to the Audi U.S. success story,” said Mark Del Rosso, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America. “Sales strength was seen throughout our lineup with our most exclusive models continuing to represent one-third of overall Audi demand.”
Since its introduction earlier this spring, the A3 premium sedan has become 1 of the 3 most popular models in the Audi lineup, with May U.S. sales of 2,261 cars. Combined sales of the range-topping A6, A7, A8 and Q7 models represented 46% of the overall Audi year-to-date sales gain to make up 33.4% of all Audi U.S. sales.
For the month, luxury sedan sales remained strong as the Audi A6 increased 21.7% to 2,151 vehicles sold for the month, while year-to-date demand for the A6 increased 20.8% to 9,719 vehicles sold. Sales of the Audi A7 rose 22.8% in May to 861 vehicles sold, while demand for the A7 increased 10.3% to 3,783 vehicles sold YTD.
May results were bolstered by sales of Audi luxury SUVs, with the Audi Q5 crossover posting a 13.5% gain in May with 3,836 units delivered for the month. Sales of the Audi Q7 increased 14.7% to 1,455 vehicles sold for the month. Year-to-date sales for the Audi Q5 increased 7.3% while YTD sales for the Audi Q7 increased 30.9%.
May 2014 marked a new all-time best month for Audi Certified pre-owned vehicles sales with an increase of 19.8% to a total of 4,162 CPO vehicles sold in May, and a year-to-date increase of 15.2%.
Highlights:
- Sales mix for Audi S performance variants finished the month at 16.9% for the S4 sedan; 36.7% for the S5/ RS 5; 5.8% for the S6; 28.8% for the S7 / RS 7; 12.0% for the S8; 22.8% for the TTS and TTS Roadster, and 8.6% for the SQ5 crossover.Sales of Audi A6 increased to 21.7% compared to May 2013; YTD sales grew 20.8% compared to previous period.
- Sales of Audi A7 increased 22.8% compared to May 2013; YTD sales grew 10.3% compared to previous period.
- Sales of the Audi Q5 increased 13.5% compared to May 2013; YTD sales grew 7.3% compared to previous period.
- Sales of the Audi Q7 increased 14.7% compared to May 2013; YTD sales grew 30.9% compared to previous period.
- May sales mix for Audi TDI models: Audi A6 TDI at 17.3% on 373 vehicles sold; Audi A7 TDI at 11.5% on 99 vehicles; A8 TDI at 18.1% on 78 vehicles; Audi Q5 TDI at 16.4% on 629 vehicles, and for the Audi Q7 TDI at 28.0% on 408 vehicles; with an overall mix of 18.2% on 1,587 total TDI sales for May.
- Audi Certified pre-owned sales increased 19.8% to 4,162 vehicles in May; YTD CPO sales rose 15.2% to 18,178 vehicles sold.
- The all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan models officially went on sale this spring, with 5,283 vehicles sold since launch.
- Audi holds the longest running monthly record sales streak in the premium car market according to a completive sales report from MotorIntelligence.com.
- Sales of Audi A7 increased 22.8% compared to May 2013; YTD sales grew 10.3% compared to previous period.
- Sales of the Audi Q5 increased 13.5% compared to May 2013; YTD sales grew 7.3% compared to previous period.
- Sales of the Audi Q7 increased 14.7% compared to May 2013; YTD sales grew 30.9% compared to previous period.
- May sales mix for Audi TDI models: Audi A6 TDI at 17.3% on 373 vehicles sold; Audi A7 TDI at 11.5% on 99 vehicles; A8 TDI at 18.1% on 78 vehicles; Audi Q5 TDI at 16.4% on 629 vehicles, and for the Audi Q7 TDI at 28.0% on 408 vehicles; with an overall mix of 18.2% on 1,587 total TDI sales for May.
- Audi Certified pre-owned sales increased 19.8% to 4,162 vehicles in May; YTD CPO sales rose 15.2% to 18,178 vehicles sold.
- The all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan models officially went on sale this spring, with 5,283 vehicles sold since launch.
- 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 May '14 Actual May
'13 Actual Yr/Yr % change May
'14 YTD Actual May
'13 YTD Actual Yr/Yr % change
A3 2,261 15 14873.3% 5,283 813 549.8%
A4 3,123 2,946 6.0% 14,034 14,594 -3.8%
A5 1,194 1,872 2.2% 6,984 7,682 -9.1%
A6 2,151 1,767 21.7% 9,719 8,047 20.8%
A7 861 701 22.8% 3,783 3,429 10.3%
A8 432 593 -27.2% 2,049 2,522 -18.8%
allroad 327 413 -20.8% 1,619 2,171 -25.4%
Audi Q5 3,836 3,380 13.5% 15,903 14,817 7.3%
Audi Q7 1,455 1,269 14.7% 7,006 5,353 30.9%
R8 52 84 -38.1% 357 322 10.9%
TT 189 188 0.5% 745 821 -9.3%
Total Audi Sales 16,601 13,228 25.5% 67,482 60,571 11.4%
Total CPO Sales 4,162 3,475
06-03-14, 07:19 AM
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Vw
May sales total 32,163 units
Passat delivered 8,955 units for the month
Jetta sedan delivered 12,049 units for the month
Tiguan delivered 2,649 units for the month
High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 23.6 percent of sales in May
Passat TDI sales were 3,172, representing 35.4 percent of sales of the vehicle marking the best year-to-date ever.
Herndon, VA (June 3, 2014) — Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 32,163 units delivered in May. In late May, Volkswagen kicked off sales of the all-new, 7th-generation 2015 Golf GTI. The all-new 2015 Golf TSI and TDI Clean Diesel models will go on sale this August, celebrating 40 years since Volkswagen’s iconic hatchback debuted in the United States. To celebrate the Golf GTI launch, Volkswagen is giving away a GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition camera and mount to customers who purchase or lease the all-new 2015 Golf GTI by June 30, 2014. The camera will enable the lucky owner to capture their own, unique Golf GTI moments (on a closed course).Passat delivered 8,955 units for the month
Jetta sedan delivered 12,049 units for the month
Tiguan delivered 2,649 units for the month
High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 23.6 percent of sales in May
Passat TDI sales were 3,172, representing 35.4 percent of sales of the vehicle marking the best year-to-date ever.
“Though we saw an increase in our consumer traffic and closing rates over the last 2 weekends, May ended as expected with the impact of certain models in run-out,” said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America. “With the launch of the much-anticipated Golf and Golf GTI, as well as the introduction of even more fuel efficient diesel engines in the Volkswagen line-up, we are confident we will broaden the appeal of our product portfolio as we head into summer.”
Today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that the all-new, 7th-generation Golf and Golf GTI models, when equipped with optional forward collision warning, have earned the coveted 2014 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating.
The Chattanooga-built Passat totaled 8,955 units delivered for the month. In May the Passat TDI, the only clean diesel in the midsize sedan segment, delivered 3,172 clean diesels or 35.4 percent of total Passat sales. This marks the best year-to-date for Passat TDI® Clean Diesel.
Total Jetta deliveries for May, including SportWagen, accounted for 13,915 units. The Tiguan and Touareg delivered 2,649 and 552 units respectively.
06-03-14, 08:49 AM
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Toyota up 17% YoY
TORRANCE, Calif. (June 3, 2014) – 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). 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.
“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 six years led by strong Camry, Corolla and Hybrid sales.”
“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 six years led by strong Camry, Corolla and Hybrid sales.”
06-03-14, 09:38 AM
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Ford Lincoln
Ford Fusion and Ford Escape establish best-ever monthly sales records
Ford Explorer, America’s best-selling midsize utility, has its best sales month since 2005
Lincoln MKZ sets a new sales record for May; all-new Lincoln MKC now on sale
Total May U.S. sales up 3 percent with 254,084 vehicles sold; retail sales up 6 percent with 174,889 vehicles sold
Ford Explorer, America’s best-selling midsize utility, has its best sales month since 2005
Lincoln MKZ sets a new sales record for May; all-new Lincoln MKC now on sale
Total May U.S. sales up 3 percent with 254,084 vehicles sold; retail sales up 6 percent with 174,889 vehicles sold
Ford Motor Company U.S. sales totaled 254,084 vehicles in May, up 3 percent from a year ago. Retail sales set several model records with 174,889 vehicles sold – an increase of 6 percent.
“Fusion and Escape had their best months ever, which helped us to our strongest May result since May 2004,” said John Felice, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Explorer continued to gain ground in the midsize utility segment with its best monthly sales performance in nearly 10 years, while Lincoln MKZ saw its best May ever.”
Ford Fusion set an all-time monthly record in May with sales of 33,881 vehicles. The West region of the U.S. continues to push Fusion sales higher, with a 42 percent increase – making it Fusion’s best-ever retail month for the region.
With 31,896 vehicle sales, Ford Escape also posts an all-time record, topping the 30,000-vehicle mark for the first time ever. Ford Explorer sales in May topped the 20,000-vehicle mark for the first time since July 2005 with sales of 20,346 vehicles, a 21 percent increase from last year. Escape and Explorer sales of 52,242 vehicles helped increase total utility vehicle sales by 9 percent – the best May performance since July 2005.
Lincoln sales are up 21 percent for May, with 8,845 vehicles sold. MKZ had its best May sales performance ever, breaking last year’s record with 3,714 cars sold. The all-new Lincoln MKC is now on sale – with 677 MKC vehicles sold during the final weekend of May.
06-03-14, 09:53 AM
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06-03-14, 09:55 AM
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06-03-14, 10:23 AM
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Mazda
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported May U.S. sales of 29,731 vehicles, representing an increase of 22.5 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through May are up 6.4 percent versus last year, with 130,223 vehicles sold.
"Despite the economy being anyone's guess these days, with GDP down and durable goods orders off, we see consumer confidence looking strong and shoppers turning into buyers, and the proof of this is the results we saw across the industry with May sales," said Ron Stettner, VP, Sales for MNAO. "At Mazda, Memorial Day was huge for us, and we feared a slowdown toward the end of the month that never happened."
Key May sales notes:
May of 2014 proved to be the best May of Mazda3 sales in 4 years (2010) with 10,682 vehicles sold and an increase of 19.6 percent YOY.
Mazda6 sales continued the record May performance marking the best May in eight years (2006) with 5,461 vehicles sold, representing an increase of 38.5 percent YOY.
Mazda CX-5 sales resulted in the best May ever with 9,291 vehicle sold, an increase of 30.3 percent YOY.
Mazda's SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY accounted for 85.6 percent of total sales in the month of May.
Mazda's Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales reported May sales of 3,661 vehicles, up 17.9 percent YOY. Year-to-date sales through May are up 18.0 percent with 17,194 vehicles sold.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported May sales of 3,332 vehicles, up 15.0 percent versus May of last year. This is the best ever May and the 16th consecutive month of YOY growth for MMdM.Mazda6 sales continued the record May performance marking the best May in eight years (2006) with 5,461 vehicles sold, representing an increase of 38.5 percent YOY.
Mazda CX-5 sales resulted in the best May ever with 9,291 vehicle sold, an increase of 30.3 percent YOY.
Mazda's SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY accounted for 85.6 percent of total sales in the month of May.
Mazda's Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales reported May sales of 3,661 vehicles, up 17.9 percent YOY. Year-to-date sales through May are up 18.0 percent with 17,194 vehicles sold.
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through more than 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
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06-03-14, 10:26 AM
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Mb
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest May sales on record with 29,570 units across the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart model lines, an increase of 8.1% from the 27,359 vehicles sold the same period last year. The Mercedes-Benz brand alone posted May retails of 26,617, up 7.7% for the month, while year-to-date volumes reached 125,118, up 6.5%. Adding year-to-date sales of 9,282 for Sprinter Vans (up 23.5%) and 3,974 units at smart (up 8%), MBUSA achieved a year-to-date grand total of 138,374.
"With 5 record months on the books for 2014," said Stephen Cannon, president and CEO of MBUSA, "we continue to accelerate thanks to the strength of our product offering and our dealer networks' laser focus on the customer experience."
Top sellers in May for the Mercedes-Benz brand included the C-, E- and M-Class model lines. The E-Class took the lead with sales of 6,168 vehicles, up 25.1% from the same month last year, followed by the C-Class at 5,284. The M-Class, volume leader in the Mercedes-Benz SUV lineup, rounded out the top 3 at 4,084, an increase of 26.9% from May 2013. At the high end, the flagship S-Class continued its streak of double-digit year-over-year sales gains with May volumes of 2,173, up 82.6% from the same month last year.
The newly redesigned Sprinter lineup continued to show strong sales momentum in May, posting monthly sales of 2,264, an increase of 23.9% from the 1,828 units sold in May 2013. May sales on the smart side reached 689.
The company's AMG high-performance models finished the month up 79.9% at 964, with year-to-date volumes climbing 75.6% to 4,800. Sales of Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC diesel models totaled 1,496 in May, while year-to-date sales hit 6,952, an increase of 5% from the 6,619 diesel units sold during the same period last year.
Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) recorded sales volumes of 11,870 vehicles in May, an increase of 46.3% compared to the 8,113 units sold during the same month last year. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 49,625 units, up 20.4% from the 41,231 vehicles sold through May 2013.