August 2018 US Auto Sales Journalist Comments
Sep 4, 2018
From Michelle Krebs, Executive Analyst for Autotrader: “You know it is a dreadful month for sedans when bestsellers Toyota Camry and Honda Accord post double-digit declines. Conversely, it was a good month for utility vehicles, especially midsize models.” On Ford: “It’s back to the future for Ford. ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports August 2018 Sales Results
Sep 4, 2018
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. ... Continue reading
FCA Canada Reports 2018 Jeep® Brand Sales Up 7 Per Cent for the Calendar Year
Sep 4, 2018
Jeep® Wrangler sales up 68 per cent for the calendar year August Jeep Cherokee sales up 27 per cent August Dodge Charger sales up 67 per cent August Dodge Grand Caravan sales up 2 per cent September 4, 2018 , Windsor, Ontario - FCA Canada today reported August 2018 sales of 17,770 vehicles. Jeep® Brand For the calend ... Continue reading
2019 Fiat 124 Spyder Preview - New Colors Options and Paint Schemes
Sep 4, 2018
New Stripes for the Spider; New Sound and Appearance for the Scorpion New Record Monza Exhaust on Fiat 124 Spider Abarth models provides unmistakable Abarth growl for $995 U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) New Fiat 124 Spider Abarth Veleno Appearance Group features red exterior mirror caps, red lower ... Continue reading
Subaru America Reports August 2018 As All Time Best Sales Month Ever
Sep 4, 2018
Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 64,088 vehicle sales for August 2018, a 1.4 percent increase over August 2017, and marks the best-ever sales month in company history, breaking the previous record set in December 2017 (63,342). The company also reported year-to-date sales of 446,374 vehicles, a 5.3 percent gain o ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports August 2018 Sales
Sep 4, 2018
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.--Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased one percent in August 2018 for a total of 23,789, compared to 23,553 vehicles sold in August 2017. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is up 2.3 percent on sales of 199,157 vehicles compared to 194,604 sold in the first eight months of 2017. ... Continue reading
FCA Reports August 2018 US Sales Some Brands Up Some Down
Sep 4, 2018
Ram brand achieves highest August ever Ram light-duty pickup posts highest month of total sales ever Jeep® Wrangler sales set new August record Alfa Romeo sales increase 96 percent September 4, 2018 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported sales of 193,718 vehicles, a 10 percent increase compared with sales i ... Continue reading
Toyota Motors North America Reports August 2018 Sales
Sep 4, 2018
TMNA posts best-ever light truck sales for August Toyota Highlander, 4Runner, Tacoma posted best-ever August September 04, 2018 Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported August 2018 sales of 223,055 units. With the same number of selling days in August 2018 compared to August 2017, sales were down 2.0 percent on ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports August 2018 US Sales Up
Sep 4, 2018
Sales totaled 32,255 units, an increase of 0.7 percent compared to August 2017 Year-to-date sales totaled 235,673 units, an increase of 7 percent over 2017 Sales of the all-new 2018 Tiguan totaled 7,281 units Jetta sales totaled 10,597 units Sales of the Chattanooga-built Atlas totaled 4,054 units ... Continue reading
Arcimoto Celebrates National Drive Electric Week with West Coast Tour d’FUV
Sep 4, 2018
EUGENE, Ore.--Arcimoto, Inc.® — makers of the Fun Utility Vehicle® (FUV®) — an affordable, thrilling, pure electric vehicle for everyday commuters and fleets, today announced its schedule for an Arcimoto West Coast Tour d’FUV, in celebration of National Drive Electric Week, with FUV test drive events in Washin ... Continue reading
Hyundai, Genesis August 2018 US Sales Up
Sep 4, 2018
Hyundai Motor America Reports August 2018 Sales Total Sales Up 6 Percent Year-Over-Year Retail Sales Up 12 Percent Year-Over-Year Best All-time August SUV and Tucson Sales Total SUV Sales Up 30 Percent Compared with Last August ... Continue reading
Nissan Group 4 Percent Increase for August 2018 U.S. Sales vs. August 2017
Sep 4, 2018
Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for August 2018 of 112,376 units, an increase of 4 percent compared to the previous year. Nissan highlights: Combined sales of Nissan crossovers, trucks and SUVs set an August record, up 22 percent. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Reports Slight Decrease in Global Sales vs. August 2018
Sep 4, 2018
Kia Motors Corporation announced its August 2018 global sales figures for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles, recording a total of 223,648 units sold, a slight decrease from 2017. Overseas sales declined 2.0% compared to the previous year, posting 179,448 units. ... Continue reading
Sep 4, 2018
Ford Motor Company today reported its August 2018 U.S. sales results. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best August Sales in 10 Years
Sep 4, 2018
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported August 2018 sales of 8,416 – an increase of 3 percent over August 2017 and MMNA’s best August sales month since 2008. Calendar year to date sales are 85,693, which is an increase of 21 percent over the same period in 2017. ... Continue reading
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