August 2018 Sales Thread
09-04-18, 04:14 PM
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Porsche
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...300706367.html
Porsche Reports August 2018 U.S. Sales
Year-to-date numbers beat first eight months of 2017; Macan leads August growth
ATLANTA, Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of the Porsche 911, 718 Boxster and Cayman, Panamera, Cayenne, and Macan model lines, today announced August 2018 retail sales of 4,083 vehicles. This was a year-over-year decline for the month, due to the nearly complete sell-out of Cayenne models ahead of the next-generation model in October. U.S. retail sales year-to-date are up 3.7 percent compared to 2017, totaling 37,524 for the first 8 months of the year.Sales in August increased 2.6 percent counting all model lines except the Cayenne. The Macan led August growth with an increase of 28.5 percent to 2,108 units.Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales in the U.S. totaled 2,102 vehicles in August, up 31.1 percent year-over-year.
09-04-18, 04:17 PM
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Kia
https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media...-august-sales8
IRVINE, Calif., September 4, 2018 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced August sales of 53,864 vehicles, with the brand’s popular Rio, Optima and Sorento models each posting double-digit gains of 44-, 57- and 34-percent respectively, over the same period last year.
“The Rio, Optima and Sorento each closed the Summer sales period with impressive year-over-year gains,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, Kia Motors America. “The enduring popularity of these models coupled with the much-anticipated all-new 2019 Forte starting to arrive in showrooms will keep Kia’s sales momentum strong through the end of the year and into 2019.”
09-04-18, 05:11 PM
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Lexus Fanatic
Luxury-nameplate sales in U.S. fall 3.6% in August
http://www.autonews.com/article/2018...es-fall-august
September 4, 2018 @ 5:57 pm
Urvaksh Karkaria
The X3 was the top-selling BMW model in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive month.
Total U.S. luxury sales fell 3.6 percent in August. For the year, deliveries of luxury brands edged up 0.3 percent to 1.3 million vehicles.
BMW edged longtime rival Mercedes-Benz, selling 23,789 vehicles for the month, up an anemic 1 percent from a year ago. Crossovers fueled BMW's performance in August.
Mercedes, meanwhile, suffered a 20 percent slide in August sales to 20,339, excluding the brand's commercial van sales.
"While customer demand remains high, our inventory levels are impacted by delayed availability of many of our 2019 models," Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Dietmar Exler said in a statement. "We are currently replenishing the inventory of our popular 2019 CLA-, GLC-, E- and GLS-class this month."
Rounding out the luxury segment's top five brands in August U.S. sales were Lexus, with sales of 28,622, down 7.1 percent and Audi, with sales of 20,907, up 5.5 percent. Surging demand for light trucks drove Acura sales up 15 percent in August to 15,072.
While Mercedes finished No. 1 year-to-date, the lead is shrinking. Two-thirds of the way through 2018, with sales of 199,215 vehicles, Mercedes has a 58-vehicle lead over BMW. Mercedes, however, led by nearly 20,000 at this point in 2017. Mercedes volume leaders in August included the GLC-, C- and GLE-class model lines. The GLC took the lead at 4,926, followed by C-class sales of 4,071. The GLE rounded out the top three with 3,622 units sold.
August sales of Mercedes-AMG high-performance vehicles totaled 2,032, with 19,360 vehicles sold year to date.
Crossovers accounted for 53.6 percent of BMW brand sales in August. The X3 was the top-selling BMW model in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive month.
"With more than 100,000 X models sold in the first eight months of the year we expect the BMW Sports Activity Vehicles to continue leading the way, especially once the all-new, fourth-generation X5 goes on sale later this fall," BMW of North America CEO Bernhard Kuhnt said in a statement.
Electrified vehicles are a growth market for BMW Group, accounting for 6.7 percent of U.S. sales last month. BMW offers seven electrified models in the U.S., including the BMW i3, BMW i8, BMW 330e, BMW 530e, BMW 740e, BMW X5 xDrive 40e and Mini Countryman plug-in-hybrid.
Sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles totaled 1,836 in August, up 6.2 percent from the same time a year ago. Year-to-date sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles were up 35 percent, compared with the first eight months of 2017.
Porsche Cars North America Inc. reported August U.S. sales of 4,083 vehicle, a 13 percent decline from August 2017. Retail sales for the first eight months rose 3.7 percent to 37,524 vehicles.
Porsche blamed the year-over-year decline on "the nearly complete sell-out" of Cayenne models ahead of the next-generation model in October. Cayenne crossover sales tumbled nearly 84 percent last month from the same period a year ago.
The Macan led August growth with an increase of 29 percent to 2,107 units.
Genesis had the sharpest decline among luxury brands in August. The Hyundai unit sold just 613 vehicles last month, down 66 percent from a year ago. Alfa Romeo had the biggest year-over-year increase (97 percent), selling 2,240 vehicles in August.
LUXURY: Sales dip 3.6%, led by Mercedes fall
September 4, 2018 @ 5:57 pm
Urvaksh Karkaria
The X3 was the top-selling BMW model in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive month.
Volume dips on weaker car demand, declines at GM, Toyota
While August temperatures were sweltering, luxury vehicle sales were tepid. Two of the three category leaders reported a dip in U.S. sales.Total U.S. luxury sales fell 3.6 percent in August. For the year, deliveries of luxury brands edged up 0.3 percent to 1.3 million vehicles.
BMW edged longtime rival Mercedes-Benz, selling 23,789 vehicles for the month, up an anemic 1 percent from a year ago. Crossovers fueled BMW's performance in August.
Mercedes, meanwhile, suffered a 20 percent slide in August sales to 20,339, excluding the brand's commercial van sales.
"While customer demand remains high, our inventory levels are impacted by delayed availability of many of our 2019 models," Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Dietmar Exler said in a statement. "We are currently replenishing the inventory of our popular 2019 CLA-, GLC-, E- and GLS-class this month."
Rounding out the luxury segment's top five brands in August U.S. sales were Lexus, with sales of 28,622, down 7.1 percent and Audi, with sales of 20,907, up 5.5 percent. Surging demand for light trucks drove Acura sales up 15 percent in August to 15,072.
While Mercedes finished No. 1 year-to-date, the lead is shrinking. Two-thirds of the way through 2018, with sales of 199,215 vehicles, Mercedes has a 58-vehicle lead over BMW. Mercedes, however, led by nearly 20,000 at this point in 2017. Mercedes volume leaders in August included the GLC-, C- and GLE-class model lines. The GLC took the lead at 4,926, followed by C-class sales of 4,071. The GLE rounded out the top three with 3,622 units sold.
August sales of Mercedes-AMG high-performance vehicles totaled 2,032, with 19,360 vehicles sold year to date.
Crossovers accounted for 53.6 percent of BMW brand sales in August. The X3 was the top-selling BMW model in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive month.
"With more than 100,000 X models sold in the first eight months of the year we expect the BMW Sports Activity Vehicles to continue leading the way, especially once the all-new, fourth-generation X5 goes on sale later this fall," BMW of North America CEO Bernhard Kuhnt said in a statement.
Electrified vehicles are a growth market for BMW Group, accounting for 6.7 percent of U.S. sales last month. BMW offers seven electrified models in the U.S., including the BMW i3, BMW i8, BMW 330e, BMW 530e, BMW 740e, BMW X5 xDrive 40e and Mini Countryman plug-in-hybrid.
Sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles totaled 1,836 in August, up 6.2 percent from the same time a year ago. Year-to-date sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles were up 35 percent, compared with the first eight months of 2017.
Porsche Cars North America Inc. reported August U.S. sales of 4,083 vehicle, a 13 percent decline from August 2017. Retail sales for the first eight months rose 3.7 percent to 37,524 vehicles.
Porsche blamed the year-over-year decline on "the nearly complete sell-out" of Cayenne models ahead of the next-generation model in October. Cayenne crossover sales tumbled nearly 84 percent last month from the same period a year ago.
The Macan led August growth with an increase of 29 percent to 2,107 units.
Genesis had the sharpest decline among luxury brands in August. The Hyundai unit sold just 613 vehicles last month, down 66 percent from a year ago. Alfa Romeo had the biggest year-over-year increase (97 percent), selling 2,240 vehicles in August.
09-04-18, 05:13 PM
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Lexus Fanatic
Genesis had the sharpest decline among luxury brands in August. The Hyundai unit sold just 613 vehicles last month, down 66 percent from a year ago.
09-04-18, 06:54 PM
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I've been doing some research on the G80 and some owners on the Genesis forum are saying shipments to dealers have been reduced while the brand finalizes their dealership lineup etc. Accurate? I'm not really sure but the dealers around me have very little in the way of inventory.
09-05-18, 04:40 AM
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Mazda
https://insidemazda.mazdausa.com/pre...st-2018-sales/
Mazda Reports August Sales Results
September 4, 2018
IRVINE, Calif. (Sept 4, 2018) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total August U.S. sales of 25,816 vehicles, representing a decrease of 0.1 percent versus August of last year. Year-to-date (YTD) sales through August are up 9.9 percent versus last year, with 213,865 vehicles sold. With 27 selling days in August 2018, versus 27 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 0.1 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.
Key August sales notes:
- Mazda MX-5 had a very strong month, finishing up August with an increase of 29.7 percent month-over-month, with 1,169 vehicles sold.
- Sales of Mazda CX-9, Mazda’s 3-row crossover SUV finished August with a 26.4 percent increase month-over-month with 2,276 vehicles sold and is up 18.3 percent Year-To-Date.
- Mazda CX-5, Mazda’s midsized crossover SUV continues with strong sales with 12,970 vehicles sold during the month of August, an increase of 11.5 percent month-over-month. Sales of the Mazda CX-5 are up 36.1 percent YTD.
- Sales of Mazda’s CX-line remain strong, with CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9 posting increased sales month-over-month in August. Collectively reaching 16,727 vehicles sold in the month of August. This number represents a increase of 12 percent month-over-month, and an increase of 29 percent YTD.
- Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales of 5,201 vehicles in August, marking an increase of 37.7 percent month-over-month. CPO sales are up 20.2 percent YTD.
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.
09-05-18, 04:45 AM
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https://media.jaguarlandrover.com/en...es-august-2018
JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR AUGUST 2018
4 September 2018Jaguar Land Rover today reported August 2018 US sales
4 September 2018Jaguar Land Rover today reported August 2018 US sales
- August is best ever August sales month for Land Rover brand
- August is best retail sales month for the Jaguar E-PACE since its launch
- Refreshed 2018 MY Range Rover and Range Rover Sport continue to lead Land Rover sales
- With the all-new Jaguar E-PACE and Range Rover Velar, Jaguar Land Rover SUVs up 12 percent Y-o-Y
(MAHWAH, NJ) – September 3, 2018 – Jaguar Land Rover today reported August 2018 US sales: Land Rover had its best ever August sales month with 7,179 units, an increase of 14 percent from 6,320 in August 2017; Jaguar sales were 2,469 units, a 20 percent decrease from 3,101 units in August 2017, due to industry sales trends. Jaguar Land Rover total August US sales reached 9,648 units, a two percent increase from 9,421 units in August 2017.
“We’re pleased that Land Rover has set another record sales month driven by the popularity of the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, and that our newer SUVs, the Range Rover Velar and Jaguar E-PACE, continue to make their mark in a competitive marketplace, “ said Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC.
US MODEL HIGHLIGHTS
Land Rover
The Land Rover brand reached a new August sales high of 7,179 units, an increase of 14 percent compared to 6,320 units in August 2017, the previous best August sales month.
With sales of 1,914 units, the Range Rover Sport also set a new August sales record. Its sales in August were up 30 percent compared to 1,473 units, sold in August 2017 (the previous best August sales month was 1,846 units in 2013).
With sales of 1,534 units, the Range Rover achieved the best ever August sales month too, which was up 9 percent compared to the previous best 1,409 units sold in August 2017.
Offering new levels of refinement, elegance and technology to the segment, the World Car Design of the Year winning, 2018 Range Rover Velar sold 1,386 units in August.
The 2018 Land Rover model line-up features six models: The 2018 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque compete within the compact SUV segment and both offer the option of either a 237-hp or a 286-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine. The full-size 2018 Land Rover Discovery offers seating for up to seven adults and exceptional levels of refinement, passenger technology, and driver assistance features. The Range Rover Velar mid-size SUV features a new design language for the Range Rover family, including new LED headlights and the all-new Land Rover InControl® Touch Pro™ Duo infotainment system5. The model starts at $49,9001. The 2018 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport model lines received a number of exterior, interior and powertrain enhancements adding to the desirability of the models. Within the full-size Range Rover line-up, Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations introduced the SVAutobiography Dynamic. Based off of the long wheelbase SVAutobiography, the SVAutobiography Dynamic offers a driver focused experience through a standard wheelbase, bespoke suspension and chassis tuning, a lowered ride height and a specially tuned 557-hp supercharged V8 engine. Both the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport model lines feature 5 powertrain options – a 254-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 diesel, a 340-hp supercharged V6, a 380-hp supercharged V6, a 518-hp supercharged V8, and either a 550-hp supercharged V8 (Range Rover Sport) or 557-hp supercharged V8 (Range Rover).
Jaguar
For the month of August, Jaguar sales were 2,469 units, a 20 percent decrease from 3,101 units in August 2017. The award winning Jaguar F-PACE continued to lead the brand’s performance with 1,124 units sold. The Jaguar E-PACE achieved its best sales month since its launch this Spring.
The newest member of the Jaguar family of SUVs, the E-PACE is a five-seat compact SUV which packs the design and performance of a Jaguar sports car into a practical and connected all-wheel drive vehicle. Featuring 2 4-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine options producing 246-hp and 296-hp, each mated to a ZF® 9-speed automatic transmission, the E-PACE is priced from $38,6001. The E-PACE follows the World Car of the Year-winning F-PACE performance SUV and the brand’s first all-electric SUV, the Jaguar I-PACE to round out the PACE family of SUVs.
Competitively priced within their respective segments, the 2018 Jaguar XE compact luxury sedan and the 2018 Jaguar F-PACE luxury SUV appeal to an all-new segment of buyers for the Jaguar brand. For the 2018 model year, the XE is available with 3 gasoline engine options, a 247-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, a 296-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, and a 380-hp supercharged V6. The F-PACE is available with the same powertrain line-up. Both vehicles are also available with a 180-hp turbocharged diesel engine, which returns 42mpg highway2 on Jaguar XE models and 33mpg highway2 on F-PACE models.
The Jaguar XF is similarly offered with four available powertrains, 2 turbocharged 4-cylinder powertrains producing 247- and 296-hp, a supercharged V6 offering 380-hp and a 180-hp turbocharged four-cylinder diesel offering an EPA certified 42mpg highway2. New for 2018, the XF line-up now includes a Sportbrake body-style catering to customers looking for practically and versatility without compromise to driving performance. The XF Sportbrake is available exclusively in an ‘S’ trim level featuring a 380-hp supercharged V6 and standard all-wheel drive. The 2018 Jaguar XJ retains its position within the Jaguar line-up as the pinnacle in luxury for the brand. It continues to be available with three powertrain options – a 340-hp supercharged V6, a 470-hp supercharged V8 and a 575-hp supercharged V8 uprated from 550-hp for the 2018MY. This newly uprated V8 features on the all-new XJR575 available as a rear-wheel drive long-wheelbase model as standard.
For 2018, an all-new 296-hp four-cylinder powertrain option is offered on the Jaguar F-TYPE establishing a new entry point into the model with a starting price of $60,750. Available exclusively in rear-wheel drive with an 8-speed automatic transmission, the four-cylinder F-TYPE achieves 0-60mph in 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 155mph4.
All new Jaguar models come standard with Jaguar EliteCare, a class-leading ownership package, including 5-years or 60,000-mile limited warranty, complimentary scheduled maintenance coverage, roadside assistance and Jaguar InControl® Remote & Protect™3.
“We’re pleased that Land Rover has set another record sales month driven by the popularity of the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, and that our newer SUVs, the Range Rover Velar and Jaguar E-PACE, continue to make their mark in a competitive marketplace, “ said Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC.
US MODEL HIGHLIGHTS
Land Rover
The Land Rover brand reached a new August sales high of 7,179 units, an increase of 14 percent compared to 6,320 units in August 2017, the previous best August sales month.
With sales of 1,914 units, the Range Rover Sport also set a new August sales record. Its sales in August were up 30 percent compared to 1,473 units, sold in August 2017 (the previous best August sales month was 1,846 units in 2013).
With sales of 1,534 units, the Range Rover achieved the best ever August sales month too, which was up 9 percent compared to the previous best 1,409 units sold in August 2017.
Offering new levels of refinement, elegance and technology to the segment, the World Car Design of the Year winning, 2018 Range Rover Velar sold 1,386 units in August.
The 2018 Land Rover model line-up features six models: The 2018 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque compete within the compact SUV segment and both offer the option of either a 237-hp or a 286-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine. The full-size 2018 Land Rover Discovery offers seating for up to seven adults and exceptional levels of refinement, passenger technology, and driver assistance features. The Range Rover Velar mid-size SUV features a new design language for the Range Rover family, including new LED headlights and the all-new Land Rover InControl® Touch Pro™ Duo infotainment system5. The model starts at $49,9001. The 2018 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport model lines received a number of exterior, interior and powertrain enhancements adding to the desirability of the models. Within the full-size Range Rover line-up, Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations introduced the SVAutobiography Dynamic. Based off of the long wheelbase SVAutobiography, the SVAutobiography Dynamic offers a driver focused experience through a standard wheelbase, bespoke suspension and chassis tuning, a lowered ride height and a specially tuned 557-hp supercharged V8 engine. Both the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport model lines feature 5 powertrain options – a 254-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 diesel, a 340-hp supercharged V6, a 380-hp supercharged V6, a 518-hp supercharged V8, and either a 550-hp supercharged V8 (Range Rover Sport) or 557-hp supercharged V8 (Range Rover).
Jaguar
For the month of August, Jaguar sales were 2,469 units, a 20 percent decrease from 3,101 units in August 2017. The award winning Jaguar F-PACE continued to lead the brand’s performance with 1,124 units sold. The Jaguar E-PACE achieved its best sales month since its launch this Spring.
The newest member of the Jaguar family of SUVs, the E-PACE is a five-seat compact SUV which packs the design and performance of a Jaguar sports car into a practical and connected all-wheel drive vehicle. Featuring 2 4-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine options producing 246-hp and 296-hp, each mated to a ZF® 9-speed automatic transmission, the E-PACE is priced from $38,6001. The E-PACE follows the World Car of the Year-winning F-PACE performance SUV and the brand’s first all-electric SUV, the Jaguar I-PACE to round out the PACE family of SUVs.
Competitively priced within their respective segments, the 2018 Jaguar XE compact luxury sedan and the 2018 Jaguar F-PACE luxury SUV appeal to an all-new segment of buyers for the Jaguar brand. For the 2018 model year, the XE is available with 3 gasoline engine options, a 247-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, a 296-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, and a 380-hp supercharged V6. The F-PACE is available with the same powertrain line-up. Both vehicles are also available with a 180-hp turbocharged diesel engine, which returns 42mpg highway2 on Jaguar XE models and 33mpg highway2 on F-PACE models.
The Jaguar XF is similarly offered with four available powertrains, 2 turbocharged 4-cylinder powertrains producing 247- and 296-hp, a supercharged V6 offering 380-hp and a 180-hp turbocharged four-cylinder diesel offering an EPA certified 42mpg highway2. New for 2018, the XF line-up now includes a Sportbrake body-style catering to customers looking for practically and versatility without compromise to driving performance. The XF Sportbrake is available exclusively in an ‘S’ trim level featuring a 380-hp supercharged V6 and standard all-wheel drive. The 2018 Jaguar XJ retains its position within the Jaguar line-up as the pinnacle in luxury for the brand. It continues to be available with three powertrain options – a 340-hp supercharged V6, a 470-hp supercharged V8 and a 575-hp supercharged V8 uprated from 550-hp for the 2018MY. This newly uprated V8 features on the all-new XJR575 available as a rear-wheel drive long-wheelbase model as standard.
For 2018, an all-new 296-hp four-cylinder powertrain option is offered on the Jaguar F-TYPE establishing a new entry point into the model with a starting price of $60,750. Available exclusively in rear-wheel drive with an 8-speed automatic transmission, the four-cylinder F-TYPE achieves 0-60mph in 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 155mph4.
All new Jaguar models come standard with Jaguar EliteCare, a class-leading ownership package, including 5-years or 60,000-mile limited warranty, complimentary scheduled maintenance coverage, roadside assistance and Jaguar InControl® Remote & Protect™3.
09-12-18, 07:16 AM
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Genesis sales decline is intentional. They've stopped importing cars for the last several months as they were figuring out their dealer situation. Expect sales to rebound towards the end of the year.
09-12-18, 09:48 AM
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So Lexus, while down, won the Luxury car segment for August by some margin. As did the LS for it's class. I think the new ES will give it a boost and if they have another higher end SUV in the pipeline or a refresh on an existing one, that too will boost their sales. SUV's are in fashion big time.
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