USA SALES MAY - GENESIS - The brand, now split from Hyundai, grew last last month compared to April.

Genesis Motor America today reported sales of 1,752 for the month of May, a 25 percent increase compared to April.

 “Genesis had a strong month in May, with sales of both G80 and G90 up 25 percent compared with last month,” said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. market. 

“G80 Sport is entering dealerships now. We just launched it last week to an enthusiastic media response and we expect its enhanced performance and driving dynamics to resonate with luxury car buyers. Overall, G80 continues to perform strongly in one of the most competitive segments in the entire industry.”

Brand

	May-17	May-16	2017 YTD	2016 YTD
Genesis	1,752	0	8,306	0

Models

Vehicle	May-17	May-16	2017 YTD	2016 YTD
G80	1,355	0	6,390	0
G90	397	0	1,916	0

USA SALES APRIL - INFINITI - A small growth in April keeps the brand running at a year to date high.

	2017	2016	% Change
April Sales	10,797	10,432	3.5
Total Sales	54,358	43,092	26.1

INFINITI today reported sales of 10,797 vehicles in the U.S. during April, an increase of 3.5 percent for the month and an increase of 26 percent for the year. 

The QX80 premium full-size SUV had its best April, with an increase of 28 percent. The QX70 performance crossover had an increase of 39 percent with 506 vehicles delivered. Overall, INFINITI crossovers and sport utility vehicle sales increased 15 percent for the month.

Sales of the all-new Q60 sports coupe increased to 744 vehicles and the saviour of the brand for the month was the QX30, which, at 1,208 helped to keep the declines to a minimum, however, the brand managed to keep about level with the same month a year earlier, and year to date is still significantly higher by 26%

	Apr	Apr	Monthly	CYTD	CYTD	CYTD
	2017	2016	% chg	2017	2016	% chg
INFINITI Total	10,797	10,432	3.5	54,358	43,092	26.1
Q40	0	4	-100.0	0	52	-100.0
Q50	2,559	3,670	-30.3	13,009	15,538	-16.3
Q60	744	94	691.5	4,115	503	718.1
Q70	443	547	-19.0	2,405	2,110	14.0
QX30	1,208	0	---	7,740	0	---
QX50	1,197	1,401	-14.6	5,515	5,303	4.0
QX60	2,804	3,311	-15.3	11,472	12,318	-6.9
QX70	506	364	39.0	3,411	2,173	57.0
QX80	1,336	1,041	28.3	6,691	5,095	31.3
Car	3,746	4,315	-13.2	19,529	18,203	7.3
CUV/SUV	7,051	6,117	15.3	34,829	24,889	39.9

UK SALES MARCH - Renault - Sales carry on growing at the French Company.

• Sales of 19,014 cars in the month of March shows an increase of 6.4 per cent on March 2016
• Renault car sales up 4.9 per cent YTD on same period last year to 25,126 vehicles
• Renault car market share increased to 3.1 per cent year-to-date
• Groupe Renault UK continues to outpace the market growth
• Groupe Renault UK sales – including Renault cars, vans and Dacia – records 39,498 sales in first quarter of 2017 – up 3.8 per cent

Renault UK car sales were up 4.9 per cent during the first quarter of 2017 to 25,126 vehicles according to the official figures released today from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Renault’s performance represents a year-to-date car market share of 3.1 per cent.

Sales of 19,014 cars in March shows an increase of 6.4 per cent on March 2016 and is Renault’s best March sales result since 2010.

Commenting on the results, Paul Flanagan, Managing Director, Groupe Renault UK and Ireland, said: “To carry on the sales high from 2016 into the beginning of 2017 is truly fantastic. I am confident that as we see the arrival of New Captur and All-New Koleos in UK dealers this summer as well as the first full year of All-New Mégane and All-New Scénic sales, Renault UK will continue achieve great results throughout the rest of the year.”

Groupe Renault, which comprises Renault cars, vans and Dacia, has experienced unprecedented growth over the last five years. This growth has continued in 2017 with 39,498 Groupe Renault vehicles being sold. Of that total, Renault cars represented 25,126 vehicles, Renault vans 6,144 vehicles and Dacia 8,228 vehicles.

USA SALES MARCH - INFINITI - The Japanese brand grows by a huge 32.6% in march.

	2017	2016	% Change
March Sales	18,266	13,775	+32.6
Total Sales	43,561	32,660	+33.4

INFINITI today reported sales of 18,266 vehicles in the U.S. during March, an increase of 33 percent, making March the best sales month in INFINITI's history. 

The QX50 luxury crossover also had its best month, while QX80 premium full-size SUV had its best March, with an increase of 14 and 41 percent respectively. 

The QX30 premium active crossover had its best month since it arrived in showrooms last September with 2,960 vehicles delivered. Overall, INFINITI crossovers and sport utility vehicle sales increased 55 percent for the month.

Sales of the all-new Q60 sports coupe increased to 1,829 vehicles. Overall, INFINITI coupes and sedans were up 7 percent for the month.

	Apr	Apr	Monthly	CYTD	CYTD	CYTD
	2017	2016	% chg	2017	2016	% chg
INFINITI Total	18,266	13,775	32.6	43,561	32,660	33.4
Q40	0	22	-100.0	0	48	-100.0
Q50	3,800	5,590	-32.0	10,450	11,868	-11.9
Q60	1,829	105	1641.9	3,371	409	724.2
Q70	1,072	577	85.8	1,962	1,563	25.5
QX30	2,960	0	---	6,532	0	---
QX50	1,724	1,512	14.0	4,318	3,902	10.7
QX60	3,821	3,905	-2.2	8,668	9,007	-3.8
QX70	1,077	661	62.9	2,905	1,809	60.6
QX80	1,983	1,403	41.3	5,355	4,054	32.1
Car	6,701	6,294	6.5	15,783	13,888	13.6
CUV/SUV	11,565	7,481	54.6	27,778	18,772	48.0