USA SALES MAY - MAZDA - the japanese brand saw sales drop, even with some record numbers.

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported May U.S. sales of 26,047 vehicles, representing a decrease of 7.9 percent versus May of last year. Year-to-date sales through May are up 0.1 percent versus last year, with 119,282 vehicles sold.

With best ever sales for some models, the main sedan sales are all down, the Mazda3 is down 32%, the Mazda6 down 46% the CX-9 was up 221.8%, 18.9% Growth on the CX-5 abd the CX-3 was about even on the same time a year earlier, the world famous sports car, the MX-5 was up a decent 22.6% YTD was up 31.9%. Overall for the month, sales were down, which is a surprise as there are so many updated and new models within the range.

Key May sales notes:

• The Mazda CX-5 posted its best-ever May, with 11,819 vehicles sold, marking an increase of 18.9 percent year-over-year (YOY). This number includes a mix of remaining 2016.5 models and the all-new 2017 CX-5, which went on sale at the end of March.
• Momentum around the Mazda MX-5 continues, with the roadster posting a YOY increase of 22.6 percent in the month of May. Total sales, which includes both the MX-5 soft top and MX-5 RF, reached 1,226 vehicles sold in the month of May.
• Sales of the seven-passenger Mazda CX-9 rose 221.8 percent YOY with 1,982 vehicles sold in the month of May.
• Total sales of Mazda‘s CX crossover SUV line, including the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9, were up 26.5 percent YOY with 15,338 vehicles sold in the month of May. Among CX buyers, Mazda customers continue to choose the AWD option, with 61 percent of CX-line vehicles sold in May being equipped with i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported May sales of 4,209 vehicles, up 15 percent versus May of last year.

USA SALES MARCH - MAZDA - With record sales for the MX-5, the brand records a healthy Growth.

• Fourth-Generation MX-5 Miata Records Best-Ever Sales Month

Mazda North American Operations today reported March U.S. sales of 24,549 vehicles, representing an increase of 4.9 percent versus March of last year. 

With an equal amount of selling days in 2017 as in 2016, year-to-date sales through March are up 6.8 percent versus last year, with 69,071 vehicles sold.

Key March sales notes:

• The Mazda MX-5 posted its best March since 2008 with 1,345 vehicles sold. Combined MX-5 RF and soft top sales are up 23.4 percent year-over-year, representing the fourth-generation MX-5’s best-ever sales month since going on sale in June 2015.
• Mazda CX-9 roared to an impressive March, recording 2,550 sales. With a 2079.5-percent YOY increase, this represents CX-9’s best March since 2013.
• Sales of the outgoing 2016.5 CX-5 recorded a modest 5.5-percent decline with 8,470 vehicles sold. The all-new 2017 CX-5 began arriving at dealerships nationwide during the last week in March.
• Total sales of Mazda‘s CX crossover SUV line, including the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9, were up 13.3 percent YOY with 12,271 vehicles sold in the month of March. When making purchase decisions regarding crossover SUVs, a majority of Mazda customers continue to choose the AWD option, with 62.2 percent of CX-line vehicles sold in March being equipped with predictive i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported March sales of 4,061 vehicles, flat versus March of last year.

USA SALES FEBRUARY - Mazda sales saved by the CX-9, which saw huge growth.

Mazda MX-5 Miata Posts Best February Since 2006

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported February U.S. sales of 22,824 vehicles, representing an increase of 5.9 percent versus February of last year. 

With an equal amount of selling days in 2017 as in 2016, year-to-date sales through February are up 7.9 percent versus last year, with 44,522 vehicles sold.

Key February sales notes:

• The Mazda MX-5 posted its best February since 2006 with 1,108 vehicles sold. With much of the country posting above-average temperatures in the month of February, sales of the MX-5 grew, marking a year-over-year (YOY) increase of 46 percent. Sales totals for the MX-5 include both the MX-5 soft top and MX-5 RF.
• As the 2016.5 model year Mazda CX-5 completes its last few months on the showroom floor, sales of the vehicle line remain strong, with 7,836 vehicles sold in the month of February. This number represents an increase of 3.4 percent YOY. The all-new 2017 Mazda CX-5 will go on sale in late-March 2017.
• Sales of the Mazda CX-9 rose 368 percent YOY with 2,157 vehicles sold in the month of February.
• Total sales of Mazda‘s CX crossover SUV line, including the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9, were up 14.6 percent YOY with 11,272 vehicles sold in the month of February. When making purchase decisions regarding crossover SUVs, Mazda customers continue to choose the AWD option, with 62 percent of CX-line vehicles sold in February being equipped with i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported February sales of 3,786 vehicles, down 8.5 percent versus February of last year.

USA SALES FEBRUARY - MERCEDES - The German brand saw the highest Feb sales ever.

Mercedes-Benz today reported the highest February sales in its history with 24,522 units up 6.9% from the 22,941 vehicles sold in February 2016. Adding 2,513 units for Vans and 348 units for smart, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) achieved its highest February to date with a grand total of 27,383 vehicles, up 6.8% from a year ago.

"We're off to a solid start to the year, and expect steady growth as we approach the close of the first quarter," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. 

"Strong demand for our SUV lineup continues, and we look forward to the launch of more new models throughout the year."

Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in January included the C-Class, GLE and E-Class (including the CLS) model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 6,145, followed by the GLE sales of 4,017. The E-Class rounded out the top three with 3,471 units sold.

Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 2,548 units in February, with a total of 5,144 units sold year-to-date (up 31.6%).

Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 10,075 vehicles in February, an increase of 0.9% when compared to the same month last year (9,989).

WORLWIDE SALES JANUARY - MERCEDES - 2017 has started with double digit growth worldwide.

• Mercedes-Benz delivered 178,467 vehicles worldwide last month (+18.3%) , more than ever before in a January
• Over 30% growth in the Asia-Pacific region
• Ongoing success in China: with nearly 59.000 cars sold in January and a plus of roughly 40%, the previous best month was surpassed by over 12,000 units
• Unit sales of the E-Class Saloon and Estate increased by nearly 75%

Mercedes-Benz started the new year with double-digit growth and its 47th record month in succession. Last month, 178,467 vehicles with the three-pointed star were delivered to customers (+18.3%), more than ever before in a January. 

In the first month of this year, Mercedes-Benz was the premium brand with the most new-car registrations in markets including Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, Japan, USA and Canada.

“In January, more than 178,000 customers decided in favour of a Mercedes-Benz. With a double-digit growth rate, we had an outstanding start 2017 and set at the same time another sales record”, states Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales since January 1, 2017. 

“In 2017, we will introduce a number of new exciting products such as the new S-Class Saloon, the new E-Class Coupé and Cabriolet, and the new GLA that will inspire our customers even further.”

Mercedes-Benz unit sales by region and market

In January, Mercedes-Benz increased its unit sales in Europe by 12.3% to a new high of 61,670 vehicles delivered to customers. In Germany, the biggest European market, sales of 18,017 units in the first month of the year were 14.2% higher than in the prior-year month. Mercedes-Benz achieved double-digit growth rates also in Great Britain, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Sweden and Poland last month.

In the Asia-Pacific region, Mercedes-Benz continued its strong growth with the best-ever number of 82,583 vehicles sold this January – an increase of 30.2%. In China, thanks to an increase of 39.3%, for the first time in one month more than 50,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles were sold. The number of 58,799 cars delivered to customers was actually 12,000 units more than the previous best month. The bestselling models in China were the GLC as well as the long-wheelbase versions of the C- and E-Class Saloon. In South Korea, Mercedes-Benz increased its unit sales by 47% and set a new record for a January.

Mercedes-Benz started the year in the NAFTA region with a 6.4% increase in unit sales to a new best-ever figure. Last month, 30,001 automobiles were delivered to customers in the USA, Canada and Mexico. In all three countries, the Stuttgart-based company with the three-pointed star sold more cars than ever before in a January. A total of 25,527 Mercedes-Benz vehicles were delivered to customers in the USA – an increase of 3.5%.

Mercedes-Benz unit sales by model

The first year of full availability for the new E-Class started with a new sales record: 29,963 Saloons and Estates were handed over to customers worldwide in January, representing an increase of nearly 75% compared with the prior-year month.

The SUVs continue to contribute to the growth of Mercedes-Benz. Strong demand in January resulted in sales of 65,004, a new sales record for the first month of the year (+20.5%). This year, there should be additional sales impetus from the new GLA, which had its world premiere at the beginning of the year in the USA, one of its biggest markets.

The dream cars from Mercedes-Benz started the year 2017 with strong growth in unit sales. In January, sales increased by 51.3% with 10,894 Roadsters, Cabriolets and Coupés handed over to customers worldwide. This year, the dream-car family will be joined by the new E-Class Cabriolet. And the new E-Class Coupé has been rolling off the assembly line in Bremen since January; it will be in the showrooms as of March.

smart

This January, 9,649 cars of the smart brand were delivered worldwide, an increase of 3.5% compared with the prior-year month. The urban microcar is very popular in the Chinese market and achieved a new sales record there last month.

With new services going beyond the mobility of the car itself, smart is increasingly being developed into a centre for service providing. The recently presented service “smart ready to share” makes private car sharing as simple, safe and uncomplicated as using car2go, and will be launched in Germany this spring.

Overview of sales by Mercedes-Benz Cars

	January 2017	Change in %	Per January 2017	Change in %
Mercedes-Benz	178,467	+18.3	178,467	+18.3
smart	9,649	+3.5	9,649	+3.5
Mercedes-Benz Cars	188,116	+17.5	188,116	+17.5
Mercedes-Benz unit sales in the region/market
Europe	61,670	+12.3	61,670	+12.3
- thereof Germany	18,017	+14.2	18,017	+14.2
Asia-Pacific	82,583	+30.2	82,583	+30.2
- thereof China	58,799	+39.3	58,799	+39.3
NAFTA	30,001	+6.4	30,001	+6.4
- thereof USA	25,527	+3.5	25,527	+3.5

USA SALES JANUARY - MERCEDES/SMART - The three pointed Star saw more records tumble.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported record January sales of 25,527, topping last January’s record volume of 24,664 units sold. 

Adding 2,049 units for Vans and 324 units for smart, MBUSA achieved its highest January to date with a grand total of 27,900 vehicles, up 3.5% from a year ago. 

“This is the strong start we look for following a record year,” said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. “We will continue this momentum in 2017, as our product offensive continues with our flagship the new S-Class Sedan and new product offerings rounding out several model lines.” 

Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in January included the C-Class, E-Class (including the CLS) and GLE model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 6,453, followed by the E-Class sales of 4,155. The GLE rounded out the top three with 3,970 units sold. 

Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 2,596 units in January, up 36.3% from last year (1,904). Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 10,496 vehicles in January, an increase of 5.7% when compared to the same month last year (9,934).

USA SALES JANUARY - MAZDA - The Japanese brand starts the year growing sales.

• Mazda CX-5 Posts Record Month

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported January U.S. sales of 21,698 vehicles, representing an increase of 10.1 percent versus January of last year, and the best January sales month in five years. Solid sales performance across the lineup was headlined by consumers’ continued strong desire for crossover SUVs.

Key January sales notes:

• The Mazda CX-5 posted its best-ever January with 8,068 vehicles sold, showing continued momentum leading up to the on-sale date of the all-new 2017 model later this Spring. This number represents an increase of 14.2 percent year-over-year (YOY).
• The Mazda CX-9 posted an increase of 210.7 percent YOY, with 1,591 vehicles sold.
• Mazda‘s CX crossover SUV sales—including the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9—were up 21.1 percent YOY with 10,843 sold. Of the total CX-line sales, 60 percent of vehicles were equipped with i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive.
• Sales of the Mazda6 started the year off strong, posting a 28.3 percent increase YOY with 3,300 vehicles sold.
• Even with much of the U.S. experiencing winter weather, popularity of the MX-5 Miata continues with 929 vehicles sold. This number represents an increase of 65.9 percent YOY. Sales totals for the MX-5 include both the MX-5 soft top and MX-5 RF.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported January sales of 4,759 vehicles, down 18.6 percent versus January of last year.