USA SALES APRIL - Toyota/Lexus posts increased sales for the calendar month, with light trucks posting a record.

• Toyota division light trucks post record sales for sixth consecutive month
• RAV4, Highlander and 4Runner have best-ever month
• Lexus LUV sales up 20.5 percent

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported April 2016 sales of 211,125 units, an increase of 3.8 percent from April 2015 on a volume basis. With one more selling day in April 2016 compared to April 2015, sales were flat (zero percent) on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. 

Toyota division posted April 2016 sales of 186,243 units, up 5.0 percent on a volume basis and 1.1 percent on a DSR basis. 

  

"The industry had its strongest April in more than 10 years, possibly a best-ever month." said Bill Fay, Toyota division group vice president and general manager. "Toyota division enjoyed its sixth consecutive month of best-ever light truck sales, helped by record Highlander, RAV4 and 4Runner sales."

Lexus posted sales of 24,882 units, down 3.8 percent on a volume basis and 7.4 percent on a DSR basis. 

“Not surprisingly, the industry’s strong sales results in April are powered by consumer demand for luxury utility vehicles, said Jeff Bracken Lexus group vice president and general manager. “On the heels of four consecutive best-ever sales months for Lexus’ LUV and crossover models, we feel confident that our range of models, especially the RX and NX, are very well positioned to meet the shifting consumer demand in the luxury market.”

April 2016 Highlights:

• Camry posts sales of more than 34,000 units
• Corolla posts sales of 32,111 units
• Toyota division posts record April for light truck sales; up almost 13 percent for the month
• RAV4 sales rose 31.6 percent; a best-ever April
• Highlander up 9.3 percent; a best-ever April
• 4Runner up more than 36 percent; a best-ever April
• Sequoia and Land Cruiser up 18 percent and 78 percent respectively
• Tacoma up almost 16 percent for the month
• Lexus luxury utility vehicles up more than percent for the month
• NX up 11.5 percent for the month
• RX posts sales of 8,767 units, up nearly 29 percent for the month
• LX up nearly 64 percent for the month

*Note:  Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted raw sales volume

USA SALES FEBRUARY - Toyota Sales sees a 4% growth in Feb', with some Lexus models up in double digits.

• TMS light trucks set new February record
• RAV4 charges ahead, marks best-ever February
• Lexus LX, RX, and NX see double-digit gains

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today reported February 2016 sales of 187,954 vehicles, an increase of 4.1 percent from February 2015 on a volume basis. With the same number of selling days in February 2016 and 2015, sales were also up 4.1 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.

Toyota division February 2016 sales were up 4.7 percent on both a DSR and volume basis with sales of 164.864 units.

“Light trucks continue to drive strong demand in 2016,” said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager for the Toyota division. “The Toyota division had back-to-back, best-ever light truck monthly records, supported by another best-ever month in February for RAV4.”

Lexus reported February 2016 sales of 23,090 units.

“As leaders in luxury crossover vehicles, it’s no surprise to us that our SUV lineup continues to propel our sales performance,” said Jeff Bracken, group vice president and general manager for the Lexus division. “It wasn’t just a good month for SUVs, however—IS, CT and RC have exceeded our sales expectations for the month of February, validating the appeal of these models to the next generation of luxury consumer.”

February 2016 Highlights:

• Combined TMS light truck sales of 94,864 units, up 9.7 percent
• RAV4 posts best-ever February with sales of 25,523 units; up more than 16 percent
• Highlander reports best-ever February sales with sales of 12,466 units
• 4Runner and Sienna up 32 and 5.5 percent respectively
• Tacoma up 14.5 percent with sales of 14,172 units
• NX up 39.1 percent
• RX up 10.8 percent with sales of 7,192 units
• LX up more than 81 percent

*Note:  Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted sales volume

Honda Motor Co in China topped the One Million annual sales, with more to come with new and revised models.

Honda Motor Co. sold more than 1 million vehicles in China last year, beating its 2015 target of 950,000 cars and light trucks, the company said on Monday. Honda said it will release detailed sales figures for 2015 on Friday.

Japanese marques have trailed Western competitors such as General Motors, Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Co. in the world's largest auto market, in part because of anti-Japanese sentiment that periodically flares among Chinese consumers.

But Honda and Toyota Motor Corp. regained momentum last year, posting strong sales growth largely on the back of popular crossovers and helped by improving relations between the countries. Toyota is to report 2015 full-year sales results on Tuesday.

Honda and Toyota posted double-digit sales growth in the first 11 months of 2015. Their full-year growth is expected to contrast sharply with the overall market, which is predicted to grow 3 percent this year.

Aiming to maintain its momentum, Honda said it will introduce 15 new or redesigned models, including eight tweaked for China, in the next three years. One model will be a new budget crossover, a segment that is outpacing the overall market. The crossover will go on sale in 2016.

Honda's 2015 overall sales volume in China is still set to trail rivals Toyota and Nissan Motor Co., which both topped 1 million sales in the first 11 months of 2015.

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