ydooby

http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+R.../10937375.html

Mercedes-Benz USA Closes Out Third Quarter With Record September

MBUSA posts 6.4% YTD increase, Mercedes-Benz up 6.2% for month

October 1, 2015 1:00 PM EDT

ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported all-time record September sales at 32,087 units, an increase of 6.0% from the 30,271 vehicles sold during the same month last year. Sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars tallied 29,020 units sold, a 6.2% increase over September 2014. Sprinter delivered 2,317 sales for the month of September, up 14.0% YTD, while smart recorded 750 units in September. On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz retails totaled 249,890, up 7.2%. Adding year-to-date sales of 20,274 for Sprinter Vans and 5,432 for smart, MBUSA posted a grand total of 275,596 units through September, up 6.4%.

"Record September sales fueled the best-ever third-quarter results in our history," said Stephen Cannon, president and CEO of MBUSA. "The robust demand for SUVs continues with the strong performance of our new GLE and GLE-Coupe."

September sales for the Mercedes-Benz brand were led by the C-, E- and GLE model lines. The C-Class took the top spot with 7,660 units, up 21.9% from the same month last year. The E-Class followed with September sales of 4,137, while the newly-introduced GLE rounded out the top three at 3,492, with two-month sales of 5,294.

The brand's AMG high-performance models posted a 159.1% monthly sales increase to 1,858 units in September, while year-to-date sales climbed 28.7% to 10,217. Sales of Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC diesel models hit 572 for the month and 9,269 year-to-date.

Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models delivered September sales of 11,397, an increase of 31.8% compared to the same time last year, which sold 8,648 units. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO has sold 89,744 vehicles, an increase of 1.6% over the comparable period last year (88,352 vehicles).

ydooby

Lexus drops back after the promotion month as expected. Lexus needs to stop holding back the release of the new RX already.

September 2015 sales:
1. Mercedes - 29,020
2. BMW - 26,608
3. Lexus - 25,294

Year-to-date:
1. BMW - 249,956
2. Mercedes - 249,890
3. Lexus - 247,445

GS69

GS69

http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/10614/best-ever-september-sales-propel-kia-motors-america-to-record-third-quarter-performance

Following the best first half performance in company history, Kia Motors America’s (KMA) momentum continued with record third quarter sales, including a September sales record of 49,820 units, a 22.6-percent increase over the same period last year. The brand’s 5th consecutive monthly sales record was powered by the Soul and Optima with 13,614 and 11,719 units sold, respectively. Sorento sales increased 42-percent over the same period last year, and Sedona sales also were strong in the month which saw Cars.com name it the winner of its Ultimate Minivan Challenge.

“In addition to the Labor Day weekend and strong consumer confidence, our sustained growth stems from buyers who are entering the market for the 1st time in years and discovering the transformed Kia brand,” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. “We’re on a mission to elevate brand perception to match the reality of our world-class products, and with the all-new 2016 Optima set to arrive in showrooms soon, we will continue to invite consumers to discover the new Kia.”

GS69

http://www.mazdausamedia.com/2015-10...es-in-21-years

Key September 2015 sales notes:

Mazda CX-5 had its best September ever with 9,107 vehicles sold. YOY sales up 12.5 percent (8,097 vehicles sold in September 2014). Inventory challenges faced during August were addressed, leading to the record sales result.
Mazda's all-new CX-3 sold 1,340 vehicles. This was the first full month of sales.
Mazda CX-9 had its best September sales since 2012 with 1,559 vehicles sold, representing an increase of 27.1 percent YOY.
Continued sales success of the all-new 2016 MX-5 resulted in the best September since 2007 with 940 vehicles sold, an increase of 127.1 percent YOY.
Mazda6 had its best September sales since 2004 with 4,528 vehicles sold. YOY increase is 6.2 percent.
As the company's 6th-generation of vehicle sales grow so does SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY. Mazda's no-compromise solution to driving performance and fuel efficiency has proven to be an affordable and beneficial solution for consumers. In September 2015, 90.2 percent of Mazdas sold were equipped with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY.
Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) September sales of 3,162 vehicles, down 10.0 percent YOY.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported September sales of 4,434 vehicles, up 31.0 percent versus last year, making it the best September in MMdM history and the 32nd consecutive month of YOY growth. Year-to-date sales for MMdM are up 42.0 percent with 39,435 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.

GS69

http://www.hyundainews.com/us/en/med...ber-sales-ever

Hyundai Motor America posted its best September ever, with sales of 64,015, up more than 14 percent compared with September 2014. It was a record CUV/SUV month as well with sales of Tucson, Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport at an all-time high.

“We had a record September, driven by strong demand for our crossover vehicles. The all-new Tucson had a stellar showing this month with sales more than doubling over last year,” said Derrick Hatami, vice president of national sales for Hyundai Motor America. “The Tucson’s striking new design, along with its advanced technology and safety features, is resonating with our customers.” Tucson sales were 7,925 units, an increase of 121 percent over September 2014.

Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport combined sales were up 20 percent for the month, followed by Genesis sedan sales up 16 percent. The Elantra and Sonata were also up for the month, 10 percent and 8 percent, respectively.

GS69

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...015-sales.html

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported September 2015 sales of 7,556, an increase of 35.9 percent from September 2014. Not only is this the brand’s 19th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases, but it is also the 6th consecutive month of double-digit sales increases and the best September for the brand since 2007. Year-to-date sales are up 25.5 percent over the same period in 2014.

Leading the way in September was the Outlander Sport, reporting its best-ever September sales month with 3,140 units sold. The new 2016 Outlander, which features over 100 improvements, recorded 1,949 units sold, its best September in 12 years. The Mirage also saw a strong month, selling 1,348 units.

“Our sales momentum carried through in September and it’s a result of having a strong product lineup,” said Don Swearingen, executive vice president, MMNA. “Our record sales streak is not based on gimmicks, but rather consumer demand for our vehicles. In its 1st full month on sale, our dealers are reporting extremely strong demand for the new Outlander—consumers are coming into dealerships asking specifically for the vehicle.”

GS69

https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/e...ptember-sales2

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 5,527 units, an 18.4 percent increase versus September 2014. Year-to-date sales are up 5.8 percent over the 1st 9 months of 2014.

The strong sales demand for the XC60 continues with 2,217 units sold, a 39.2 percent increase versus September 2014 and a 34 percent increase year-to-date. The S60 followed with 1,265 units sold, followed by the all-new XC90 with 1,182 units sold.

“We continue to see impressive sales with the XC60 in the US market,” said Lex Kerssemakers, President and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America. “This, coupled with the all-new XC90 leading to increased brand awareness, has been a true recipe for success for us.”

Following an $11 billion investment, the positive momentum has materialized with the 1st all-new model off the Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform, the XC90, with world-1st safety technologies, a new design language, new powertrain architecture and a range of class-leading connectivity services.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

7660 C Class.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

i am not surprised considering how many c class i see around town (literally left and right)

Trexus

The RC is off to a good start for the first 9 months of 2015 with only the RC 350 and RC F. Hopefully very soon we'll get the RC 200t and RC 300 awd sales will really take off not just in the U.S. but worldwide.

September 2015
4 Series 2,726
RC 1,159
A5 945
G37 coupe 258

YTD 2015 (Jan - September)
4 Series 33,762
RC 10,458
A5 9,812
G37 coupe 3,180

Since Inception
4 Series 71,982
RC 12,380
A5 110,837

I'm projecting that Lexus will sell about 15,000 units of the RC for all of 2015.

RC 200t (coming soon)
RC 300h (outside U.S.)
RC 300 awd (coming soon)
RC 350
RC 350C (hopefully coming soon to replace IS 250C/350C)
RC F

Lexus bring the RC 300h to the U.S.

Audi has the A5, S5 and RS5. I'm sure most sales are of the A5 base model...

RNM GS3

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Considering its the 1st model year, sales are ok but not great.

Next year the new Infiniti G coupe will be out and new A5 shortly after, not to mention the new Cclass coupe.

I doubt sales next year will be on same level.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

being a new coupe on the market it was never likely to have huge sales, but it's been ok.

while competitors will bring new models, hopefully lexus does expand the line but i somehow doubt it as they focus on the new rx and maybe other new or refreshed models.

Mr. Burns

So many great options, well except for the A5, as it will likely remain FWD based. Blech.

TangoRed

Mercedes and BMW are truly neck and neck at this point. Crazy.

It still handles well when its equipped with AWD.