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  1. Best September sales month ever for Land Rover brand up 9 percent Y-o-Y
  2. Range Rover up 28 percent and Range Rover Sport up 47 percent continue to lead the Land Rover Brand with best September month ever for both models
  3. Strong SUV sales performance for Jaguar Land Rover for the month of September up 7 percent Y-o-Y
(MAHWAH, NJ) – October 2, 2018 – Jaguar Land Rover today reported September 2018 US sales: Land Rover had its best ever September sales month with 6,966 units, an increase of 9 percent from 6,407 in September 2017; Jaguar sales were 2,040 units, a 38 percent decrease from 3,296 units in September 2017, due to industry sales trends. Jaguar Land Rover total September US sales reached 9,006 units, a seven percent decrease from 9,703 units in September 2017.

"We are proud that our SUV offerings continue to drive sales for Jaguar Land Rover, said Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. "We look forward to continuing this momentum when the highly anticipated Jaguar I-PACE starts arriving in retailers this month."



US MODEL HIGHLIGHTS

Land Rover

The Land Rover brand reached a new September sales high of 6,966 units, an increase of 9 percent compared to 6,407 units in September 2017.

With sales of 1,878 units, the Range Rover Sport also set a new September sales record. Its sales in September were up 47 percent compared to 1,280 units, sold in September 2017.

With sales of 1,503 units, the Range Rover achieved the best ever September sales month too, which was up 28 percent compared to 1,178 units sold in September 2017.

In the U.S., the 2018 Land Rover model line-up features six models; two within the Discovery family, and four within the Range Rover Family.

The four vehicles within the Range Rover Family – Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Range Rover Evoque – are distinguished by a sense of refinement and outright luxury. With its introduction in late 2017, the Range Rover Velar marked an evolved design direction for the family; offering new levels of refinement, elegance and technology to the premium mid-size segment, while simultaneously capturing the 2018 World Car Design of the Year honors.

The Discovery Family – Discovery and Discovery Sport – bridges the gap between utility and refinement, for absolute versatility. With variable five- and seven-passenger seating options in both the compact Discovery Sport and full-size Discovery, this family of vehicles features the latest connectivity technologies, innovative storage solutions and on-/off-road capability.

Across the Land Rover brand, there are a range of clean and efficient gas and diesel engines offered to owners, selectively available in 4-, 6- and 8-cylinder sizes depending on the model, and – for the first time in the U.S. – in 2019, a Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) option for both the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport.

The new ‘P400e’ PHEV derivative available in both the 2019 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport provides sustainable performance by combining a 296hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine with a 141hp (105kW) electric motor. The 398hp total available power output4 is routed through the permanent four-wheel drive system – delivering 0-60mph in 6.3 seconds (0-100km/h in 6.8 seconds) and a maximum speed of 137mph (220km/h)3. With an impressive 472-lb. ft. of torque on tap, the new powertrain delivers dynamic performance with traditional Range Rover capability, comfort and refinement.

Jaguar

For the month of September, Jaguar sales were 2,040 units, a 38 percent decrease from 3,296 units in September 2017. The award winning Jaguar F-PACE continued to lead the brand’s performance with 904 units sold. The new Jaguar E-PACE achieved strong sales results for the month with 408 units sold.

With the introduction of the brand’s first-ever all-electric mid-size performance SUV, the I-PACE, this fall, Jaguar has now expanded its line-up to include eight vehicles across three families. Entries in the compact, mid-size and full-size segments are selectively available as SUVs, sedans and sports cars, priced from $38,600 – for the E-PACE compact crossover – to $125,850 – for the brand’s halo sports car, the F-TYPE SVR Convertible1.

The XE compact sport sedan, XF premium mid-size sedan, XF Sportbrake mid-size wagon and the brand’s luxury flagship – the full-size Jaguar XJ – each deliver segment leading driving dynamics, timeless design and the latest connected technologies and driver assistance features luxury owners expect.

For a brand most associated with sports cars and sedans, the introduction of a ‘-PACE’ family of SUVs and crossovers with the 2017 F-PACE was a huge departure. In the two years since its debut, the ‘-PACE’ family has expanded with two additional models -- the entry point for the Jaguar brand, the compact crossover E-PACE, and the brand’s first-ever foray into the EV market, the I-PACE electric crossover. Reflecting today’s buying habits, the F-PACE has remained the Jaguar brand’s best-selling vehicle since it first went on sale.

The Jaguar F-TYPE enters its sixth year of production with the 2019 model. Since it was brought to market in 2014, the F-TYPE model line-up has expanded to include 20 different derivatives; selectively available in rear- and all-wheel drive, with a choice of 4-, 6- and 8-cylinder engines ranging from 300 to 575 horsepower.

Every new Jaguar vehicle comes with Jaguar EliteCare, a Best-in-Class ownership package2. This warranty is further expanded for Jaguar I-PACE customers covering the electric battery for 8-years / 100,000 miles and a 70 percent state of health5.

Jaguar EliteCare coverage offers:

- 5-Year / 60,000 Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty

- 5-Year / 60,000 Mile Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance

- 5-Year / 60,000 Mile 24/7 Roadside Assistance

- 5-Year / Unlimited Jaguar InControl® Remote & Protect™ connected services

Jaguar Land Rover announced last year that from 2020 all new or significantly updated models will incorporate some form of electrification either optional or as standard. The company will introduce a portfolio of electrified products across its model range in the coming years; embracing fully electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and mild hybrid (MHEV) vehicles as well as continuing to offer ultra-clean gasoline and diesel engines.

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Hyundai Motor America Reports September 2018 Sales

  • Total Sales Up 1 Percent Year-Over-Year
  • Retail Sales Rose by 2 Percent Compared with Last Year
  • Best Total SUV September Sales
  • Elantra with Nearly 20,000 Units Sold; Up 38 Percent

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 2, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America reported September sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 57,359 units, a 1 percent increase in comparison with September 2017. Retail deliveries were up 2 percent for the month, while fleet deliveries were down 7 percent compared with last year. Including September sales results, total Hyundai Motor America sales have increased in four out of the last five months.
Sales by BrandSep-18
Sep-17
2018 YTD
2017 YTD
Hyundai
56,940
55,271
492,792
496,656
Genesis
419
1,736
8,909
15,084
TOTAL
57,359
57,007
501,701
511,740


Hyundai Brand Highlights
Hyundai-branded vehicle sales increased by 3 percent, led by the September record for SUV sales that grew 17 percent compared with the prior year. Tucson set another monthly record, the 19th month in a row, with a 5 percent increase. SUV retail sales in September represented 49 percent of total volume. Elantra again had another strong month, its fifth straight monthly increase, with sales growth of 38 percent. Veloster rounded out the Hyundai models with rising sales, up 9 percent year-over-year.“Backed by strong performances from Tucson, Kona, Elantra and Veloster we were able to increase sales slightly in a month where we expected the overall industry to be down,” said John Angevine, director, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. “The new models we’ve launched so far this year – Kona, Santa Fe, Veloster and a refreshed Elantra and Tucson – are hitting the sweet spot of what consumers are looking for. That’s also been supported by well-recognized industry awards we received in the month, including the most IIHS TSP+ and TSP rated vehicles in the entire industry.”
September Product and Corporate Activities
  • Hyundai Earns the Most IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and Top Safety Pick Awards in the Industry: With the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe being named a TOP SAFETY PICK+ and the 2019 Accent being named a TOP SAFETY PICK by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Hyundai now has the most combined TSP+ and TSP-rated vehicles in the automotive industry.
  • Kona Tops Segment in J.D. Power Tech-Experience Study: The J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study named the Hyundai Kona the highest in overall satisfaction with new-vehicle technology in the small segment.
  • Hyundai Santa Fe Wins 2018 Wards 10 Best UX Trophy: The all-new 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe has been named to the Wards 10 Best UX list, a competition that drills deeply into user experiences in driver-assist technologies, connectivity, navigation, voice-activated systems and intuitive controls.
  • Pirelli World Challenge TCR Team and Manufacturer Championships: Hyundai and the Bryan Herta Autosport team capped off a successful race season taking home the TCR Team and Manufacturer championships.
  • 2019 Santa Fe Advertising: National TV spots began appearing in September, featuring families spending quality time together and creating memories in the Santa Fe.
  • Hyundai CRADLE Invests with Migo: Hyundai CRADLE, Hyundai Motor Company’s corporate venturing and open innovation business, invested in Migo, a Mobility-as-a-Service company that currently offers a free app that allows customers to discover and hail multiple modes of personal transportation without having to jump from one app to another.




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IRVINE, Calif., October 2, 2018 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced September sales of 51,503 vehicles with the brand’s popular Sportage CUV and Niro hybrid crossover posting gains of 17- and 13-percent, respectively, over the same period last year. In addition, the Optima midsize sedan also posted double-digit growth with a 10-percent increase in sales over September, 2017.

“As we begin the fourth and final quarter of 2018, three of Kia’s most popular models Optima, Niro and Sportage posted double-digit sales gains year-over-year,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, Kia Motors America. “We are confident that the end of 2018 will be a strong one for Kia and that momentum we build now will continue well into the 2019 calendar year.”
About Kia Motors AmericaHeadquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and LPGA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly built in West Point, Georgia.* For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.


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some luxury results:
mb 26,169
bmw 25,908
lexus 24,597
audi 19,350
acura 13,511
infiniti 12,536
lincoln 8,168
genesis 419

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GM Delivered Nearly 700,000 Vehicles and Record Average Transaction Prices in the 3rd Quarter

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Double-digit growth in large SUVs
Best third quarter for midsize pickup sales since 2004
Strong commercial sales growth continues


DETROIT General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers delivered 694,638 vehicles in the third quarter of 2018 in the United States, with average transaction prices (ATPs) rising about $700 per unit year over year to a new third quarter record of $35,974.The driving forces behind GM’s record ATPs – which are $4,000 above the industry average – include strong sales of trucks, SUVs and crossovers, and sharply lower incentive spending. During the third quarter, GM’s incentive spending was below the industry average and 2 – 6 percentage points below domestic and many Asian competitors.“We entered the quarter with very lean inventories of our 2018 model full-size pickups, so we focused on driving a very strong mix of SUVs, crossovers and mid-size pickups,” said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president of Sales Operations. “We also transitioned to the 2019 model year far earlier than some key competitors, which allowed us to reduce incentives while others raised them sharply.”Sales declined 11 percent year over year, with the impact of hurricanes sharply increasing industry and GM sales a year ago and depressing them somewhat this year. The third quarter light vehicle SAAR was 17.2 million units in 2017 and 16.9 million in 2018.“The U.S. economy and auto industry remain strong,” added GM Chief Economist Elaine Buckberg. “A new United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement will reduce uncertainty for the auto industry and all three countries. Consumer confidence is high and rising, thanks to the robust job market, faster wage growth and the boost to take-home pay from tax reform. We believe 2018 will be the fourth year in a row with total industry sales above 17 million units.”“Our brands are very well-positioned for the fourth quarter when our next wave of new products start shipping in high volume,” McNeil added.Key new product launches are all on track: Dealers began receiving their first shipments of light duty 2019 Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras in September. During the month, Cadillac dealers also began delivering the first-ever XT4 compact crossover. Late in the fourth quarter, Chevrolet will begin production of the all-new Blazer crossover.

Third Quarter Sales Highlights (vs. 2017)
  • Combined sales of the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban and the GMC Yukon full-size SUVs were up 12 percent. The Cadillac Escalade was up 2 percent.
  • GM’s mid-size pickups, the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, were up a combined 6 percent. It was the best third quarter for GM midsize pickup sales since 2004, driven by the Chevrolet Colorado, which posted its best-ever third quarter sales.
  • The newest crossovers from Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, the Traverse, Enclave and Terrain, were up 3 percent, 7 percent, and 14 percent, respectively.
  • Several passenger car lines posted higher sales, including the Chevrolet Sonic, Spark and Volt, the Cadillac CTS and XTS and the Buick Regal and Cascada.
  • GM’s commercial deliveries, which grew at an average annual rate of 7 percent from 2012-2017, have been strong all year. Deliveries were up 8 percent in the third quarter and up 12 percent calendar year to date.
  • At the end of the quarter, about one-third of GM sales were 2019 models.
Strong Operating Discipline
  • GM’s incentive spending during the third quarter was 12.0 percent of ATP, according to J.D. Power PIN estimates, below the industry average of 12.1 percent and 2-6 percentage points below domestic and some Asian competitors.
  • GM’s third quarter incentive spending was sharply lower than the company’s first half average, which was 13.6 percent. Spending was down 1.6 percentage points year over year in the quarter.
  • GM’s fleet deliveries, up 5 percent year over year, were about 21 percent of total sales during the quarter. More than half of sales were to Commercial and government customers.
  • Rental deliveries are on track to be about 10 percent of total sales for the calendar year, equal to 2017 among the industry leaders.
  • Inventories are at healthy levels, down about 22,000 units year over year at the end of the quarter.
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) is a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet,Buick,
GMC,Cadillac, Holden,Baojun, Wuling and Jiefang brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, and Maven, its personal mobility brand, can be found at http://www.gm.com.Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and related comments by management may include forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations about possible future events and thus are inherently uncertain. Our actual results may differ materially from forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including: (1) our ability to deliver new products, services and experiences that attract new, and are desired by existing, customers and to effectively compete in autonomous, ride-sharing and transportation as a service; (2) sales of crossovers, SUVs and full-size pick-up trucks; (3) our ability to reduce the costs associated with the manufacture and sale of electric vehicles; (4) the volatility of global sales and operations; (5) our significant business in China which subjects us to unique operational, competitive and regulatory risks; (6) our joint ventures, which we cannot operate solely for our benefit and over which we may have limited control; (7) changes in government leadership and laws (including tax laws), economic tensions between governments and changes in international trade policies, new barriers to entry and changes to or withdrawals from free trade agreements, changes in foreign exchange rates, economic downturns in foreign countries, differing local product preferences and product requirements, compliance with U.S. and foreign countries' export controls and economic sanctions, differing labor regulations and difficulties in obtaining financing in foreign countries; (8) our dependence on our manufacturing facilities; (9) the ability of suppliers to deliver parts, systems and components without disruption and on schedule; (10) prices of raw materials; (11) our highly competitive industry; (12) the possibility that competitors may independently develop products and services similar to ours despite our intellectual property rights; (13) security breaches and other disruptions to our vehicles, information technology networks and systems; (14) compliance with laws and regulations applicable to our industry, including those regarding fuel economy and emissions; (15) costs and risks associated with litigation and government investigations; (16) the cost and effect on our reputation of product safety recalls and alleged defects in products and services; (17) our ability to successfully and cost-efficiently restructure operations in various countries, including Korea, with minimal disruption to our supply chain and operations, globally; (18) our ability to realize production efficiencies and to achieve reductions in costs; (19) our ability to develop captive financing capability through GM Financial; and (20) significant increases in pension expense or projected pension contributions. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, and our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. GM cautions readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. GM undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements.

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https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/e...eptember-sales

Volvo Reports September Sales

Oct 02, 2018 ID: 238839

ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (October 2, 2018) - Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 8,715 vehicles for the month of September, a 10.3 percent increase versus September 2017. Year-to-date VCUSA has sold 73,929 vehicles, an increase of 29.8 percent versus the previous year.

The XC60 was the top seller for the month with 3,406 vehicles sold, followed by the XC90 with 2,484 vehicles sold.

“In a challenging market, Volvo’s sales remained strong,” said Anders Gustafsson, President and CEO, Volvo Car USA. “Our award-winning SUV range has driven our overall growth to nearly 30 percent year-to-date.”

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About VolvoVolvo Car USA, LLC, (www.volvocars.com/us) is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Group of Gothenburg, Sweden. VCUSA provides marketing, sales, parts, service, technology and training support to Volvo automobile retailers in the United States. For more information please refer to the VCUSA media website at: http://www.media.volvocars.com/us.

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NX didn't break 5,000 unit mark for the first time since when? All Germans are more than 6,000 in the same class and Acura is thousand more than Lexus. Shows you how much of a pie you can grab when you are late to the market.
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NX didn't break 5,000 unit mark for the first time since when? All Germans are more than 6,000 in the same class and Acura is thousand more than Lexus. Shows you how much of a pie you can grab when you are late to the market.
I don't know which MB and BMW SUV you are referring, I hope it isn't glc.
My glc350 is about 68k, not to mention AMG glc 63, how can a NX in that price range?

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I don't know which MB and BMW SUV you are referring, I hope it isn't glc.
My glc350 is about 68k, not to mention AMG glc 63, how can a NX in that price range?
Exactly that. GLC/X3/Q5/RDX/QX50 are all in the same CUV category except that NX has the shortest wheelbase because, again, it was late to the market which was also affected by RX growth, etc.
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Mazda Reports September Sales Results

October 2, 2018
IRVINE, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2018) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported year-to-date (YTD) sales through September are up 6.7 percent compared to last year, with 235,122 vehicles sold. September U.S. sales totaled 21,257 vehicles, a decrease of 17.4 percent versus September last year. Year-to-date (YTD) sales through September are up 6.7 percent compared to last year, with 235,122 vehicles sold. With 25 selling days in September 2018, versus 26 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 14.1 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

Key September sales notes:

  • Sales of Mazda’s CX-line remain strong, with YTD sales of the Mazda CX-3, Mazda CX-5 and Mazda CX-9 surpassing 150,000 vehicles, an increase of 23 percent compared to last year. September sales of the CX-line totaled 13,743 vehicles, a decrease of 12.7 percent month-over-month.
  • September sales of the Mazda CX-9, Mazda’s 3-row crossover SUV, totaled 1,986 vehicles, an increase of 7.4 percent month-over-month. Vehicle sales are up 17.2 percent YTD.
  • Sales of the Mazda CX-5, Mazda’s midsized crossover SUV, totaled 116,728 vehicles YTD, an increase of 26.1 percent. September sales totaled 10,538 vehicles, a decrease of 15.3 percent.
  • The Mazda MX-5 finished September with 756 vehicles sold, a decrease of 10.6 percent.
  • Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales of 4,642 vehicles in September, an increase of 29.7 percent month-over-month. CPO sales are up 21.3 percent YTD.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported September sales of 4,738 vehicles, up 22 percent compared to September last year.

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.

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Wow, mazda had a terrible month but a good year though so far.
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UPDATED: 10/3/18 9:59 am ET - adds Audi, totalsNew-model delays kneecapped sales at Mercedes-Benz in September and set up a razor-thin race for the luxury crown as 2018 enters its final quarter.

Mercedes sold
nearly 10 percent fewer vehicles than in September 2017, though it still beat BMW for the month and extended its year-to-date lead to 319 vehicles. The 2 brands were separated by just 58 vehicles at the end of August.

BMW sales in September
inched 1.3 percent higher to 25,908 vehicles, while Lexus sales fell 6.1 percent to 24,597.

Overall, U.S. luxury sales fell 4.4 percent to 168,018 vehicles in September. For the year-to-date, luxury sales fell 0.2 percent to 1.47 million units.

While some luxury brands didn't fare as poorly as their mass-market counterparts in the third quarter, cars are taking a hit regardless of price point, said Akshay Anand, executive analyst for Kelley Blue Book.

"This is a trend that has shown no signs of slowing down despite the massive gulf between SUV and car sales as of late," Anand told Automotive News. "Going forward, the recipe for luxury may be as simple as that -- if you have strong, new SUV products, you'll be fine. If you don't, look out."

That might be reflected in Acura's September sales, which were up 4.4 percent to 13,511 vehicles, buoyed by a 14 percent surge in light-truck sales.

"It helps that the industry is buying up SUVs," Anand said. But the reality is Acura is "facing tough times with their sedans and are in a bit of a limbo phase as a whole. The brand isn't quite luxury and seems to want to move towards fun and performance but hasn't put out much beyond the pricey NSX. As a result, it's missing some of the traditional luxury shoppers."

Mercedes-Benz sold 26,169 vehicles in September, excluding the brand's commercial vans and Smart vehicles. Year to date, the automaker sold 225,384 vehicles, excluding vans and Smart.

"Customer demand remains consistently strong, but our inventory levels are still impacted by delays in availability of many of our most popular 2019 models," said Dietmar Exler, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA. "We expect increased availability throughout October and for the remainder of the year."

Volume leaders in September included the GLC, C-class and E-class lines. The GLC took the lead at 6,070 vehicles, followed by C-class sales of 4,682. The E class rounded out the top 3, with 4,072 vehicles sold. September sales of Mercedes-AMG high-performance vehicles totaled 1,378, resulting in 20,738 vehicles sold year to date.

At BMW, crossovers accounted for more than half of September sales. The X3 was the top-selling BMW model in the U.S. for the 6th consecutive month.

Year to date, BMW sold 225,065 vehicles, up 2.2 percent from the same period a year ago.

Electrified vehicles are a growth market for BMW Group, accounting for 6.7 percent of U.S. sales last month. Sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles totaled 1,858 in September, up 4.3 percent from a year ago.

Audi,
which reported its results several hours late on Tuesday, said its streak of year-over-year monthly U.S. sales increases was extended, narrowly, to 107 months, with an increase of 0.2 percent, or just 42 vehicles, to 19,350 units, reflecting a strong month for the Q5 as well as the A4 and A5.

Porsche Cars North America reported September U.S. sales of 5,102 vehicles, a 0.9 percent uptick from the same time last year. Retail sales for the first nine months climbed 3.4 percent to 42,626.

Porsche's September sales were fueled by demand for two model lines. The arrival of the new-generation Cayenne in U.S. showrooms boosted that nameplate's sales 27 percent year over year. 911 sales, meanwhile, accelerated 38 percent.

The Macan was the brand's top seller in September, at 2,232 vehicles, or nearly 44 percent of all Porsches sold that month.

"The Macan is really at the core of bringing in new customers," said Robert DiStanislao, president of Porsche of the Main Line in suburban Philadelphia. "People from 19 to 90 want the Macan."

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