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I will try my best to provide detailed info on various cars and what is like to live with them, I have already produced a few for Jaguar-car-forums, I will do my best to be unbiased, but it will be hard for some cars. I will re-produce press releases and copy from other motoring news.
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Friday, 28 July 2017

USA SALES JUNE - HYUNDAI - Sales for June are seriously down, and will struggle to regain them.

  • Retail Sales Up Year-Over-Year
  • Tucson Sales Achieve a 39 Percent Increase Compared with June 2016
  • Consumer Consideration of the Hyundai Brand at an All-Time High in 2017
Hyundai Motor America today reported June sales of Hyundai and Genesis branded vehicles of 54,507 units, a 19 percent decrease compared with the all-time June sales record set last year. Retail sales increased for the third straight month, up more than 1 percent in June, while a reduction in fleet sales led to the overall decline.


SALES BY BRAND

June-17
June-16
2017 YTD
2016 YTD
Hyundai
52,894
67,511
336,441
374,060
Genesis
1,613
0
9,919
0
TOTAL
54,507
67,511
346,360
374,060


HYUNDAI BRAND HIGHLIGHTS
“June was the second month in a row we’ve cut back significantly on fleet sales and seen a rise in retail sales in an industry that is down on the year,” said Sam Brnovich, executive director, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. 
“Tucson continues to draw CUV buyers in its competitive segment and achieved another substantial increase in June. With Ioniq demand exceeding our expectations and the 2018 Sonata hitting dealers shortly, we are poised to close the year strong and pick up retail market share.”

  • Accent sales lead the month, up 60 percent year-over-year with 5,028 sold
  • Tucson sales are up 39 percent, totaling 10,000 sold
  • Elantra retail sales up year-over-year
  • Strong consumer demand for Ioniq continues with 1,406 sold
  • Hyundai brand opinion at an all-time high in 2017


HYUNDAI MODELS

Vehicle
June-17
June-16
2017 YTD
2016 YTD
Accent
5,028
3,139
32,515
39,330
Azera
241
340
1,792
2,573
Elantra
13,297
22,414
100,252
96,306
Equus
2
131
19
1,035
Genesis
66
2,395
956
17,384
Santa Fe
12,586
18,337
60,012
57,436
Sonata
9,547
11,862
76,315
104,409
Tucson
10,000
7,193
51,707
42,664
Veloster
721
1,700
7,992
12,923
Ioniq
1,406
0
4,881
0


GENESIS BRAND HIGHLIGHTS
“In June, G90 was the top overall vehicle in AutoPacific’s Vehicle Satisfaction Awards and the Genesis brand was the highest ranked premium nameplate in J.D. Power IQS,” said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. market. “These recognitions are important indications that we are respecting our customers and delivering on our promise of a new luxury experience.”



GENESIS MODELS

Vehicle
June-17
June-16
2017 YTD
2016 YTD
G80
1,276
0
7,666
0
G90
337
0
2,253
0

Monday, 8 May 2017

USA SALES APRIL - HYUNDAI - A 1% growth in long with record Tucsothe month an sales help keep the brand growing.

  • April Sales of 63,050 Vehicles; Up 1 Percent Overall
  • Best Combined CUV/SUV April Ever
  • Elantra and Sonata Also See Increases in April
Hyundai Motor America today set an all-time mark for monthly Tucson sales and along with increased demand for Elantra, Sonata and the Santa Fe family led to sales of 63,050 vehicles in April, an overall increase of 1 percent compared with April 2016.


“Consumers are finding that within the heart of the Hyundai lineup there is a vehicle ideally suited for their needs and lifestyles,” said Derrick Hatami, vice president of national sales, Hyundai Motor America. 
“Hyundai’s car-to-CUV/SUV mix is improving and our ‘Better Than Ever Sales’ event is increasing consumer demand for Hyundai cars.”



HYUNDAI BRAND HIGHLIGHTS

  • Tucson up 29 percent with 9,952 vehicles sold
  • Santa Fe family sales totaled 9,480, up 33 percent
  • Elantra sales totaled 16,346; up 32 percent
  • Sonata sales up 7 percent with 16,294 vehicles sold; 2018 Sonata being pulled ahead to meet demand
  • All-new Hyundai IONIQ gaining momentum with increased dealer inventory
  • Hyundai consumer consideration and brand opinion reach all-time highs in Q1
GENESIS BRAND HIGHLIGHTS

“As we continue to focus on building the Genesis brand, we’ve achieved significant improvements in unaided awareness, consumer opinion, and proud-to-own data in the first quarter of the year,” said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. market. “We’ve also received many positive responses from both consumers and media who have driven the G80 and G90 and we are continuing to grow our position in the luxury car market.”



SALES BY BRAND

APRIL/2017
APRIL/2016
CY/2017
CY/2016
HYUNDAI
61,651
62,213
225,288
235,543
GENESIS
1,399
0
6,554
0
TOTAL
63,050
62,213
231,842
235,543


HYUNDAI MODELS

CARLINE
APRIL/2017
APRIL/2016
CY/2017
CY/2016
ACCENT
6,951
12,933
21,714
30,759
SONATA
16,294
15,211
54,163
76,668
ELANTRA
16,346
12,361
70,548
51,724
SANTA FE
9,480
7,150
37,582
24,367
AZERA
273
510
1,225
1,865
TUCSON
9,952
7,718
31,107
28,102
VELOSTER
923
2,792
6,471
9,258
IONIQ
1,316
0
1,648
0
GENESIS
116
3,374
814
12,019
EQUUS
0
164
16
781

GENESIS MODELS

CARLINE
APRIL/2017
APRIL/2016
CY/2017
CY/2016
G80
1,083
0
5,035
0
G90
316
0
1,519
0

Monday, 17 April 2017

USA SALES MARCH - HYUNDAI/GENESIS - Sales have dipped in the month by 6,000 Units.

Hyundai Motor America today reported sales of 69,265 for the month of March, down eight percent versus a record-setting March 2016. 
Hyundai Division posts sales of 67,510 units|

“Tucson, Santa Fe and Elantra were the bright spots for the month, while softness in the mid-size sedan segment continued,” said Derrick Hatami, vice president of national sales for Hyundai Motor America. 
“Ioniq models are now arriving at dealerships across the country, broadening our consumer base and appeal to a wide range of buyers.” 

Genesis Division posts sales of 1,755 units

“The Genesis brand gains momentum as G80 and G90s continue to arrive at dealerships,” said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. market. “Sales were up for both models over February.”



SALES BY BRAND

MAR/2017
MAR/2016
CY/2017
CY/2016
HYUNDAI
67,510
75,310
163,637
173,330
GENESIS
1,755
0
5,155
0
TOTAL
69,265
75,310
168,792
173,330


MODELS

CARLINE
MAR/2017
MAR/2016
CY/2017
CY/2016
ACCENT
4,349
7,879
14,763
17,826
SONATA
15,357
28,778
37,869
61,457
ELANTRA
25,063
17,505
54,202
39,363
SANTA FE
11,446
6,546
28,102
17,217
AZERA
380
508
952
1,355
TUCSON
8,985
7,830
21,155
20,384
VELOSTER
1,386
2,342
5,548
6,466
IONIQ
327
0
332
0
GENESIS
210
3,762
698
8,645
EQUUS
7
160
16
617
G80
1,347
0
3,952
0
G90
408
0
1,203
0