Genesis Reports Lower September Sales
Is a sales turnaround coming soon for Genesis? The premium brand reported a 27.6 percent decrease in sales for September — but it’s hoping the upcoming introduction of two new models will provide a much-needed boost to finish the year. Which Genesis Is Right for You? Compare the G70 and the G80 to find out […]
Hyundai Enjoys September Sales Surge
Bolstered by gains from all of its SUV models, Hyundai Motor America celebrated a 5 percent sales increase for September. Tucson in the Spotlight: Learn more about Hyundai’s bestselling SUV For the month, Hyundai moved 54,790 units — a significant improvement on the 51,951 vehicles it sold during the same month in 2019. SUV sales […]
Ford Transit, Ranger See Record September Sales in Europe
Ford Motor Company of Europe delivered 119,000 vehicles in September across its traditional 20 European markets, down 8.2 percent from sales in September 2017. Ford maintained its standing as the continent’s top commercial vehicle automaker with 41,500 vehicles sold in September — up 7 percent year-over-year — bringing its to-date total to 285,800 vehicles through […]
Hyundai Reports Best Total SUV September Sales
Hyundai Motor America saw an increase in September sales, ranging from the capable Tucson and Santa Fe SUVs to the impressive Elantra and sporty Veloster.
Mitsubishi September Sales Not What They Seem
Mitsubishi Motors North America has reported its sales for September, and a fleeting glance would make you think that things were going poorly for Mitsubishi. September sales were down 8.6 percent year-over-year, with just 7,705 units sold this year versus 8.430 last year. Similarly, the brand’s volume leaders, the Outlander and Outlander Sport, both posted […]
Fiesta, Transit Custom Lead Ford to Strong September Sales
Ford Motor Company topped the auto industry in total vehicle, car, and commercial vehicle sales in the United Kingdom in a record September. Ford’s biggest performers for the month were the Fiesta, which maintains its status as the top-selling car in the UK, and the Transit Custom, which continued the trend of being the UK’s […]
Kia Motors September Sales Propelled by Sportage CUV and Niro Hybrid
The Sportage CUV and Niro hybrid made quite the selling in September for Kia Motors America. Both models posted significant gains, with the September sales of the Sportage ranking as its best yet. According to the automaker, the Niro Hybrid was up 13% compared to the same time last year while the Sportage earned a […]
General Motors Sets New September Sales Record in China
General Motors China’s sales totaled 366,305 vehicles in September, up 6.6% year-over-year and good for a new sales record for the month. Buick, Baojun, and Cadillac all experienced new volume records for the month of September, and SUV sales grew an impressive 63% year-over-year. Buick was GM’s volume leader with sales totaling 114,500 vehicles, up […]
Jeep’s September Sales Showcase Slight 4% Decline
Following several months of sales declines in the double digits, Jeep might be on the path to sales recovery, thanks to strong showings from many of its models
Throughout 2017, Jeep has consistently posted monthly losses in the double digits, usually somewhere between 10% and 20%. However, September seemed to showcase a slight reversal of fortunes for the Jeep brand. Jeep sales were only down by 4% in September. New Levels of Performance: 2018 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is the fastest SUV ever Last month, […]
Honda Reports Record September Sales for Both Cars & Trucks
Honda’s United States division has reported total September 2017 sales for its cars and trucks, which were up 7.4% combined on sales of 129,776 units compared to last year. Cars and trucks both set new September records, with cars up 14.5% on sales of 69,407 units and trucks up 0.2% on sales of 60,369 units. […]
Kia Motors America September Sales Continue Winning Streak
Over and over again, it seems like The News Wheel has to publish an article about Kia’s increasingly awesome sales—and the South Korean carmaker’s September 2016 sales are no different. For the ninth month in a row, Kia Motors America has posted a sales gain. Top-Notch Safety: See how the 2017 Kia Sportage earned a […]
Encore Gets Back on Track, Leads Buick to September Sales Gain
Buick sales rose 14.1% in September as retail and commercial sales totaled 20,922 units. Retail sales rose 6.7% at 17,199 units. After seeing its first month without a year-over-year increase in three years in August, the Encore got back on track with sales of 7,297 units, up 29.7%. Retail sales were up 28%. Through nine […]
Ford September Sales Dip 7.7 Percent; Vans, Trucks Post Strong Numbers
Ford Motor Company reported sales totaling 204,447 units in September between the Ford and Lincoln brands, down 7.7% year-over-year. Ford brand sales were down 8.1% at a total of 195,650 units, and Lincoln sales were up 1.3% at 8,797 units. Ford notes that sales of its Transit vans in particular were strong, up 6.4% year-over-year […]
2017 Lincoln Continental Leads to September Sales Gain in First Month
The Lincoln Motor Company reported an 8% retail sales increase in September and an overall increase of 1.3%. Lincoln’s retail and commercial sales totaled 8,797 units, up from the 8,680 units delivered in September 2015. Lincoln received a significant boost from the rollout of the long-awaited 2017 Lincoln Continental, which arrived at dealerships around the […]
Second Verse, Same as the First: Mazda North America Releases September Sales Update
As Mazda reports its September sales, we are definitely sensing a trend, here, as the figures follow the pattern from last month. Like in August, overall sales dropped year-over-year. However, while August saw a drop of 12.8% over last year, September sales were only down a small 2.8% to 24,889 vehicles. This was to be […]
Honda’s September Sales are Robust, Record-Setting, Robust
How good were Honda’s sales in September? So good that the automaker was compelled to use the word “robust” three times in its annunciatory press release. Also, so good that the word annunciatory was just used in a sentence. Honda’s sales were so good in September that the mere act of reading it has made […]