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KIA AMERICA ANNOUNCES OCTOBER 2021 SALES

11/02/21 ID: 18092IRVINE, Calif., November 1, 2021 – Kia America today announcedOctober sales of 52,067 units, led by Telluride and Forte. Kia has now surpassed 2020’s total annual volume with two months of the year remaining. In October, Kia sold 82-percent of available inventory and continued to see an increase in sales of its hybrid and battery-electric vehicles, including the all-new Sorento PHEV. Year-over-year sales of Kia’s hybrid and battery-electric vehicles increased 91-percent.

“Demand for new Kia vehicles remains strong as evidenced by selling more vehicles in the first ten months of 2021 compared to all of 2020,” said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America. “Despite ongoing supply chain issues and chip shortages, we expect our available supply and robust customer interest will help us have a strong finish to the year.”

In addition to sales, last month saw a number of significant announcements coming from the brand, including:

• The 5th generation Sportage SUV – Kia’s longest running nameplate – was introduced. The larger and more capable next generation Sportage will be powered by a stronger yet more efficient engine. It will also offer many premium features, including advanced safety technology and more interior room. It will arrive in showrooms during the first quarter of 2022.
• The Kia EV6 named among the finalists for the Green Car Journal’s signature Green Car of the Year Award™. The publication also named the Kia Seltos a finalist for the 2022 Urban Green Carof the Year™ Award.
• The 2022 Forte compact sedan was updated with new front and rear styling, six Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) now standard, a 10.25” widescreen navigation display, and an available GT Trim, offering 200+ horsepower.
• Kia America and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced the multiyear extension of their exclusive marketing partnership, tipping off the 15thseason of the relationship between the league and the automaker.

Kia America – about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including the Telluride, Sorento and K5 proudly assembled in America.*

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Hyundai Motor America Reports October 2021 Sales

• October Retail Sales Record; Retail Sales Up 1%
• Hyundai Continues to Gain Market Share
  

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 2, 2021 – Hyundai Motor America reported total October sales of 56,761 units, a 1% decrease compared with October 2020. Hyundai set new October total sales records for Venue, Palisade and Kona, and achieved the best-ever month for Nexo. Hyundai outperformed the industry with forecasts predicting a 20% drop in total industry sales.

“Hyundai dealers are turning vehicles quickly as consumer demand remains strong for our product portfolio,” said Randy Parker, senior vice president, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. “We established several total and retail model records in October, and overall we are continuing to gain substantial market share.”

October Retail Highlights

Hyundai sold 52,767 retail units, an October retail record, and an increase of 1%. Hyundai eco-friendly vehicle retail sales continued to grow significantly, increasing 290% on the month. SUV retail sales increased 4% on the month, representing 70% of retail volume.

 

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Mazda Reports October Sales Results

November 2, 2021

IRVINE, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2021) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total October sales of 19,519 vehicles, a decrease of 14.1 percent compared to October 2020. Year-to-date sales totaled 292,732 vehicles; an increase of 29.5 percent compared to the same time last year. With 27 selling days in October, compared to 28 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 11 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

CPO sales totaled 5,186 vehicles in October, a decrease of 18 percent compared to October 2020.

Mazda Canada, Inc., (MCI) reported October sales of 4,836 vehicles, a decrease of 24.6 percent compared to October last year. Year-to-date sales increased 19.2 percent with 57,278 vehicles sold.



Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported October sales of 4,416 vehicles, a decrease of 0.3 percent compared to October last year. Year-to-date sales increased 5.3 percent, with 37,380 vehicles sold.

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, Canada, and Mexico through approximately 780 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and 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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Light Trucks Buffer American Honda October Sales Through Industry Supply Issues

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November 2, 2021

• American Honda nears 100,000 in sales despite limited inventory of key all-new Honda and Acura models
• Honda HR-V sets 9th straight monthly sales mark, while Passport just misses 10th straight monthly record
• CR-V nets more than 25,000 in sales with October best hybrid sales; Pilot posts another strong month
• All-new Civic tops 13,000 units in spite of very low supply, while Accord shines with over 15,000 in sales
• Honda electrified vehicles set another monthly sales record, approaching 100,000-unit mark for the year
• Acura sales top 10,000 units despite low supply of hot-selling MDX flagship; RDX tops 5,000 units in October
• Acura TLX Type S creates strong demand, representing one-quarter of TLX October sales

American Honda
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Cars
Trucks Total
Cars
Trucks Total
Cars
Trucks
October 97,083
-23.5%
32,393
-35.6%
64,690
-15.7%
10,055
-27.1%
1,585
-60.7%
8,470
-13.2%
87,028
-23.1%
30,808
-33.4%
56,220
-16.1%




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November 2, 2021 , Camden, N.J. -

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. REPORTS OCTOBER SALES

Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 36,817 vehicle sales for October 2021, a 40 percent decrease compared with record October 2020 (61,411) as Subaru continues to face supply chain shortages. The automaker also reported year-to-date sales of 499,619, a 0.3 percent gain compared with the same period in 2020.

“Subaru, like the rest of the auto industry, faces a severe shortage of semi-conductor chips and other key components, that directly impacts our vehicle production. We are working tirelessly, alongside our retailers, to get customers the vehicles they want and need as quickly as possible,” said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO, Subaru of America, Inc. “In October, our Subaru retailer network exemplified what it means to be More Than a Retailer, through strong sales efficiency, as well as through outstanding customer experience for all those who choose our products.”

In October, Crosstrek was the top performer by volume with 10,591 vehicle sales. WRX/STI sales for October 2021 increased 35 percent over the same month in 2020. Year-to-date (YTD), Forester leads by volume with total sales of 137,074 vehicles. When compared with the same period in 2020, Outback posted a nearly seven (7) percent increase YTD, while Crosstrek and WRX/STI carlines posted YTD increases of 22 percent and 37 percent, respectively.

“Our retailers showcased record efficiency in October, proving the demand for the unmatched quality of Subaru vehicles. We’re looking forward to production improving over the next several months,” said Jeff Walters, Senior Vice President of Sales. “We’re proud of what our retailers have been able to accomplish as we continue to combat challenges from the global supply chain disruptions.”

 

honda/acura 97k
kia/hyundai (without genesis) 109k

come on honda!

 

They will definitely outsell the luxury brands when Cybertruck becomes available...although do we still continue to benchmark them against luxury brands?

Tesla Outsold Mercedes in the US Through September of This Year

Elon Musk now heads the third best-selling luxury carmaker in the nation behind Lexus and BMW.

BY CHRIS TSUI NOVEMBER 10, 2021As if we needed any more evidence of the growth of EV adoption, Tesla overtook Mercedes last quarter as the third top-selling luxury automaker in the United States. This news is based on vehicle registration data observed by Experian and subsequently reported via Automotive News. Over the first nine months of 2021, a total of 230,855 Teslas were registered across the nation while 213,708 Benzes were registered. For now, Lexus and BMW occupy the top two spots, logging 245,864 and 259,237 registrations over the same period, respectively.

Comparing the same metrics three months ago, Tesla was still in fourth place but has since surpassed Mercedes over the last quarter. This momentum could be enough for the Elon Musk-led company to catch up to Lexus and Bimmer before the end of the year, though at this point, that's pretty hefty speculation. Compared to the same period in 2020, Tesla sales are up 76 percent while Lexus and BMW sales have grown by 33 and 36 percent, respectively.

Granted, the car market is still far from what one would call normal, with the chip shortage still dictating how many cars a given automaker can build and ultimately sell, regardless of consumer demand. So we're hesitant to interpret this news as a definitive sign that Teslas are more popular outright than Mercs. That said, it's still quite the accomplishment for a relative upstart like Tesla with just four models in its lineup to be outselling a century-old marque like Mercedes and its comparatively vast catalog of vehicles in the country. The Stuttgart-based brand is preparing to compete with Tesla head-on with the introduction of its immensely plush and relaxing new EQS electric sedan as well as a whole slew of other EVs.

Some other tidbits from the report include the fact that Audi is currently numero cinco in the luxury car sales game, showing just 170,092 regs from January through September 2021, followed by Acura and Cadillac. Another fun if not overly shocking fact: California is leading the nation in terms of EV adoption, with California EV registrations up 82 percent over last year and accounting for 35 percent of all EV registrations in the country. In contrast, Texas—where Tesla has chosen to set up its second American factory—contributed just six percent of all new EV registrations.

 

Tesla makes Premium EVs, but due to their price / tech / status they get lumped into the Luxury segment (though I do think dip their toes in both, it's a bit of a gray area). But it's the same for Buick, Acura Volvo, Premium brands that get lumped into Luxury. I would like to see Mainstream, Premium, and Luxury but journalists and society seem fine with labeling cars either Mainstream and Luxury for reports. I'm sure given time, Rivian, Lucid, and Hummer will join the luxury list.