Ford UK car sales lead increased 27 per cent for the year to date
Jun 6, 2014
UK market leader Ford has increased its car, commercial vehicle and total vehicle sales for the year to the end of May, extending its total vehicle sales lead over its nearest rival to almost 48,000 units. According to the official May sales figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT): Ford car s ... Continue reading
New May sales record for Kia with 6,015 vehicles delivered
Jun 6, 2014
Record year-to-date sales of 33,589 Updated Sportage continues to lead the way Kia continued its winning ways with UK car buyers in May, setting yet another new monthly sales record by delivering 6,015 vehicles to customers during the month â up more than seven per cent on last Mayâs sales of 5,604 and led by ... Continue reading
California, Texas & Florida Lead U.S. in Fuel-Efficient Diesel & Hybrid Passenger Vehicles
Jun 5, 2014
California, Texas and Florida lead the U.S. with the most registrations of fuel-efficient clean diesel and hybrid passenger vehicles according to a new analysis and data released today by the Diesel Technology Forum (http://www.dieselforum.org/index.cfm). The analysis is based on data that includes the registration sta ... Continue reading
McLaren Automotive made both an operating and pre-tax profit for the first time in 2013
Jun 5, 2014
Profit before tax - £4.5m Operating profit - £12.4m Turnover - £285.4m (up from £266.6m) Investment in future models - £70.6m (up from £68.1m) Turnover and profit both expected to grow in 2014 McLaren Automotiveâs next model, codenamed P13, to go on sale during 2015 Limited run of track only McLa ... Continue reading
AIADA: May 2014 US Auto Sales At 9 Year High
Jun 4, 2014
Sales Shoot to Nine Year High in May Good weather, low interest rates, and a favorable calendar, which included five weekends, combined to drive sales to their highest monthly total since July 2005. BMW (up 17 percent from May 2013), Honda (up 9.8 percent), and Toyota (up 16.5 percent), were some of the monthâs bi ... Continue reading
Maserati North America Reports U.S. Sales Increased 406 Percent
Jun 4, 2014
Best sales in the company's 100 year history ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 4, 2014 -- Best sales month in the company's history 406 percent sales gains posted in May, compared with same month one year ago Steady gains since July 2013 Maserati North America, Inc. reported today a U.S. sales increase of 406 percent (1,144 ... Continue reading
Jeep Brand Sets Third Consecutive Monthly Global and U.S. Sales Records
Jun 4, 2014
Jeep brand records best sales month ever: 100,207 global sales and 70,203 U.S. sales Global sales up 42 percent in 2014 and 55 percent in May U.S. sales up 49 percent in 2014 and 58 percent in May Asia-Pacific sales up 41 percent in 2014 and 65 percent in May Europe sales up 28 percent in 2014 and 81 percent in May All ... Continue reading
Sales Shoot to Nine Year High in May for International Nameplate Vehicles
Jun 4, 2014
The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today released May 2014 sales figures for the international nameplate automobile industry. AIADA represents Americaâs approximately 10,000 international nameplate franchises whose brands accounted for 54.6 percent of all vehicles sold in the United ... Continue reading
AutoNation Announces Reported Retail Sales of 30,275 New Vehicles in May 2014, Best May since 2006
Jun 4, 2014
Reported retail new vehicle unit sales in May 2014 increased 15% versus May 2013 - AutoNation to acquire Roundtree Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Mobile, Alabama FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--June 4, 2014: AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it reported to automotive manufacturers retail ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports Best-Ever May Sales
Jun 3, 2014
30 consecutive months with year-over-year growth -- Best month ever for Forester, WRX/STI -- Best May ever for Outback -- Third consecutive month that Subaru brand sales exceed 40,000 sales -- Forester now marks ten consecutive months of more than 10,000 sales Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 44,170 vehicle sales ... Continue reading
American Honda Sales Increase 9.0 Percent in May
Jun 3, 2014
American Honda sets May record for light truck sales Honda Accord, Civic and CR-V each post double digit gains, together selling over 100k units Acura MDX shatters May record, lifts light trucks to best May in division history American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported May 2014 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 152,6 ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars global sales up 13.4 per cent--new record in China
Jun 3, 2014
Global sales of 40,449 cars, up 13.4 per cent versus May last year China sales up 60,9 per cent â new all-time-high Volvo Carsâ eleventh consecutive month of growth Year-to-date sales of 185,881 cars, an increase of 10.5 per cent versus 2013 The positive momentum continued for Volvo Cars in May with retail sa ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Posts Fifth Record Sales Month Of 2014 With 26,617 Units In May
Jun 3, 2014
MONTVALE, NJ--June 3, 2014: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest May sales on record with 29,570 units across the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart model lines, an increase of 8.1% from the 27,359 vehicles sold the same period last year. The Mercedes-Benz brand alone posted May retails of 26,617, up 7.7 ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Largest Monthly Sales Total In Company History
Jun 3, 2014
May Sales Surpass 60,000 Units in a Single Month for the First Time; Record-Setting Performances by Optima and Soul; Annual Sales Up 8.8 Percent Kia Motors America (KMA) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in the U.S., and the brand's momentum reached historic new heights in May with an all-time best monthly sales tota ... Continue reading
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