Overall Industry/August 2016 US Auto Sales Comments From KBB.Com
Sep 1, 2016
From Karl Brauer, senior analyst for Kelley Blue Book: “After more than six years of steady growth, it's clear the auto industry has finally peaked. Nearly every large automaker suffered sales declines, even as incentive levels rose and truck/SUV sales remained relatively strong. While an end to the growth curve was ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Sales - August 2016
Sep 1, 2016
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Kia Motors US Sales - August 2016
Sep 1, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2016 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced August sales of 54,248 units, led by Soul and Optima. Sedona minivan sales more than doubled over the same period last year, and the Forte family of compact cars posted their best-ever August sales. "Despite signs that industry-wide sales may hav ... Continue reading
American Honda Motor Co. US Auto Sales - August 2016
Sep 1, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2016 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported strong August sales of 149,571 Honda and Acura vehicles, a 3.8 percent decrease over August 2015 due in part to the lack of the Labor Day sales weekend. American Honda trucks set a new August record, rising 4.3 percent on sales of 76,140. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz US Auto Sales August 2016 - Record With 28,404 Units Sold
Sep 1, 2016
ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported record August sales of 28,404 vehicles, increasing 0.1% from the 28,373 vehicles sold during the same month last year. Mercedes-Benz Vans also reported best-ever August sales with 3,152 units, up 39.5% and smart reported 353 units, bringing MBUSA grand ... Continue reading
Macan Turbo with Performance Package tops off the model line
Sep 1, 2016
More power, new brakes and an even sportier chassis for the compact SUV MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 1, 2016 As the sportscar of the compact SUV segment, the Macan has been setting standards in terms of driving dynamics since it first made its debut. Now, Porsche is upping the ante once again: Equipped with the Performance P ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor US Sales - August 2016
Sep 1, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif.—Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported August 2016 sales of 213,125 units, a decrease of 5 percent from August 2015 on a volume basis. With the same amount of selling days in August 2016 compared to August 2015, sales were down 5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota div ... Continue reading
GM and U.S. Army TARDEC Project Will Field-Test Fuel Cell Capabilities
Sep 1, 2016
WARREN, Mich. 2016-08-30– General Motors and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) will reveal a Chevrolet Colorado-based fuel cell electric vehicle in October at the fall meeting of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) in Washington, D.C. The vehicle is being ... Continue reading
GM US Auto Sales - August 2016
Sep 1, 2016
DETROIT September 1, 2016; Despite very tight dealer inventories, General Motors sold 212,915 vehicles to individual or “retail” customers in August, down about 5 percent from last year, but in line with the industry’s retail performance for the month. Based on initial estimates, Chevrolet’s retail market share ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports US Sales- August 2016
Sep 1, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2016 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported August U.S. sales of 26,109 vehicles, representing a decrease of 12.8 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through August are 199,378 vehicles. Key August sales notes: Sales of the Mazda CX-5 are up 5.8 percent YOY with 10,83 ... Continue reading
Sep 1, 2016
HERNDON, Va.—Audi’s August sales increased 2.5 percent to 19,264 vehicles, the brand’s 68th straight monthly sales record in the U.S. Audi achieved its best-ever August, as well as the second-best sales month, in the brand’s U.S. history. The previous August record was set in 2015 with sales of 18,794 vehicles. ... Continue reading
Fiat Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM August 2016 U.S. Sales
Sep 1, 2016
Jeep® brand posts 12 percent sales increase in August compared with same month a year ago Five Jeep brand models up in August, led by 41 percent increase in Jeep Cherokee sales Dodge brand up 5 percent; six Dodge brand vehicles log year-over-year sales gains in August Ram Truck brand up 2 percent; Ram ProMaster and Ra ... Continue reading
August Auto Sales Poised to Reach $50 Billion
Sep 1, 2016
SANTA MONICA, Calif.—TrueCar, Inc. projects U.S. revenue from new vehicle sales reached $50 billion for the month of August, down 1.7 percent from a year ago. Despite higher average transaction prices, automakers should post an $866 million loss in revenue compared to last year. Honda Motor Co. continues to lead the ... Continue reading
Cummins and Peterbilt to Team Up on SuperTruck II
Sep 1, 2016
COLUMBUS, Ind.—Cummins Inc. announced today that it will partner with Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR to develop and demonstrate technologies under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SuperTruck II program. “Cummins and the entire team is focused on developing technologies that can transform the indu ... Continue reading
US Auto Buyers Pay More In August 2016 Despite Slowing Sales, According To Kelley Blue Book
Sep 1, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2016 -- The analysts at Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, today reported the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $34,143 in August ... Continue reading
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