USA SALES JUNE - FCA - The combined brands saw sales dip for the month even with new models.

• Ram pickup truck sales up 5 percent; best June sales ever
• Jeep® Grand Cherokee posts best June sales since 2005
• Chrysler Pacifica minivan sales up 59 percent; best sales month since launch last year

FCA US LLC today reported sales of 187,348 units, a 7 percent decrease compared with sales in June 2016 (202,421 units).

In June, retail sales of 139,947 units were down 5 percent compared with the same month in 2016, and represented 75 percent of total sales. In line with FCA’s strategy to reduce sales to the daily rental segment, fleet sales of 47,401 units were down as expected 15 percent year over year. 

The largest planned volume reduction in June fleet sales came from the Jeep brand which reduced its fleet sales number by 49 percent year over year. Fleet sales represented 25 percent of total June sales. 

The Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City each posted their best June sales ever. Sales of the Jeep® Grand Cherokee were up 21 percent for its best June sales since 2005. The Jeep Renegade recorded its best June sales ever. Sales of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica were up 59 percent, the minivan’s best sales month since launch last year.

Ram Truck Brand

Sales of the Ram pickup truck were up 5 percent year over year for its best June sales ever. The Ram ProMaster full-size van and Ram ProMaster City van also posted their best June sales ever. The Ram Truck brand ended the month with its best June sales since 2004. 

Ram Truck is the industry’s most improved truck brand with more than a 24 percent improvement in the brand’s initial quality score from last year’s J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality StudySM (IQS). The annual IQS results for 2017 were announced in June.

The Ram Truck brand in June introduced the new 2018 Ram Limited Tungsten Edition, the most luxurious Ram pickup truck ever. The enhanced interior and exterior trim aligns with Ram’s leadership in design and luxury. The Limited Tungsten Edition MSRP starts at $55,120 (not including $1,395 destination).

  

Jeep® Brand

Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee – the most awarded SUV ever – were up 21 percent in June for its best June sales since 2005. In addition, the Jeep Renegade recorded its best June sales ever. The Jeep Compass posted its best sales month so far this year.

Dodge Brand

Three Dodge brand vehicles posted year-over-year sales increases in June, led by the Dodge Challenger muscle car with its 24 percent year-over-year sales gain. Dodge Grand Caravan sales were up 9 percent for its best June sales since 2006. Dodge Viper sales increased 46 percent, compared with the same month a year ago. The Challenger and Grand Caravan ranked second in initial quality in their respective segments in the J.D. Power IQS.

Chrysler Brand

Sales of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica and Chrysler 300 full-size sedan were up year-over-year in June. Sales of the Pacifica – the most awarded minivan of 2016 and 2017 – were up 59 percent in June, compared with the same month a year ago. June was the minivan’s best sales month since it was launched last year. 

The Pacifica continues to accumulate awards and accolades in 2017, including highest-ranking minivan in its maiden year in the J.D. Power IQS. Chrysler 300 sales were up 47 percent in June, compared with the same month a year ago. It was the full-size sedan’s best June sales since 2012. June was the Chrysler brand’s best sales month so far this year.

FIAT Brand

The all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth took the top award in the “Small Convertible” category at last month’s Topless in Miami Presented by Haartz competitive car event hosted by the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA). More than 40 journalists attended the event and drove more than 25 vehicles from various manufacturers. Journalists voted for their favorite vehicles after driving scenic routes in Key Biscayne, Fla. 

Alfa Romeo Brand

Alfa Romeo brand sales of 1,017 units were up significantly compared with the same month a year ago.

Method of Determining FCA US LLC’s Monthly Sales. FCA US’s reported vehicle sales represent unit sales of vehicles to retail customers, deliveries of vehicles to fleet customers and to others such as FCA US’s employees and retirees as well as vehicles used for marketing.  

Most of these reported sales reflect retail sales made by dealers out of their own inventory of vehicles previously purchased by them from FCA US.  Reported vehicle units sales do not correspond to FCA US’s reported revenues, which are based on FCA US’s sale and delivery of vehicles, and typically recognized upon shipment to the dealer or end customer. As announced on July 26, 2016, FCA US has modified its methodology for monthly sales reporting as follows: 

• Sales to retail customers by dealers in the U.S. are derived from the New Vehicle Delivery Report (“NVDR”) system and are determined as the sum of (A) all sales recorded by dealers during the month net of all unwound transactions recorded to the end of that month (whether the original sale was recorded in the current month or any prior month); plus (B) all sales of vehicles during that month attributable to past unwinds that had previously been reversed in determining monthly sales (in the current or prior months).
• Fleet sales are recorded upon the shipment of the vehicle by FCA US to the customer or end user.
• Other retail sales are recorded either (A) when the sale is recorded in the NVDR system (for sales by dealers in Puerto Rico and limited sales made through distributors that submit NVDRs in the same manner as for sales by U.S. dealers) or (B) upon receipt of a similar delivery notification (for vehicles for which NVDRs are not entered such as vehicles for FCA employees). 

USA SALES JUNE - MAZDA - nearly all models saw a drop in sales except for the MX-5 & CX-5.

• Mazda CX-5 Posts Record Sales Month for Third Month in a Row

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported June U.S. sales of 22,342 vehicles, representing a decrease of 14.7 percent versus June of last year. Year-to-date sales through June are down 2.6 percent versus last year, with 141,624 vehicles sold.

Key June sales notes:

• The Mazda CX-5 continues its record-breaking sales trend, posting its best-ever June with 9,550 vehicles sold. This number represents an increase of 3.5 percent over June of last year, marking its third recording-breaking month in a row.
• Heading into the summer months, the Mazda MX-5 continues to post strong sales numbers. The roadster posted a year-over-year increase of 17.7 percent, with 1,046 vehicles sold in the month of June.
• Total sales of Mazda‘s CX crossover SUV line, including the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9, were down slightly with 12,462 vehicles sold, representing a decrease of 1.4 percent year-over-year. When making purchase decisions regarding crossover SUVs, a majority of Mazda customers continue to choose the AWD option, with 61.1 percent of CX-line vehicles sold in June being equipped with predictive i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported May sales of 4,441 vehicles, up 11.8 percent versus June of last year.

USA SALES JUNE - TOYOTA/LEXUS - the company saw sales dip on the month by 3.6%

• TMNA, Toyota and Lexus divisions set June light truck sales record
• RAV4, Highlander post best-ever June
• Lexus NX posts best-ever June

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Inc., today reported June 2017 sales of 202,376 units. With the same number of selling days in June 2017 compared to June 2016, sales were up 2.1 percent on both a volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis. 

For the first half of the year, TMNA reported sales of 1,155,165 units, down 3.6 percent versus the same period in 2016 on a DSR basis.  With the same number of selling days in the first half of 2017 compared to 2016, sales were down 3.6 percent on an unadjusted raw-volume basis. 

Toyota division posted June 2017 sales of 177,981 units, up 3.2 percent on a volume and DSR basis.   

“The auto industry has cooled off compared to last year’s record-breaking pace,” said Jack Hollis, group vice president and general manager, Toyota division. “In the first half, however, Toyota held its No. 1 retail brand status, as we were able to outperform the industry, thanks to our incredible dealers gaining momentum in the 2nd quarter, especially in light trucks and SUVs. We aim to carry that momentum for a strong second half, as we lead the charge back into the mid-size segment with the all-new Camry, and continue to benefit from improved inventory in our light trucks, including the new C-HR.” 

Lexus posted June sales of 24,395 units, down 5.4 percent on a volume and DSR basis. 

“It's no surprise that our luxury utility vehicles are driving Lexus sales, and our NX is on fire," said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager.  "Looking forward, our dealers run even faster the second half of the year, and with great availability, we're in a very healthy position to meet our customer needs. 2017 will see a strong close to another great year for the industry."

 
June 2017 and First Half Highlights:

• Camry records June sales of 29,463 units
• Corolla sedan posts sales of 29,432 units for the month
• TMNA posts best-ever light truck in first half
• RAV4 increases by 24.7 percent; best-ever June and best-ever first half
• Highlander posts sales of 17,237 units for best-ever June; best-ever first half
• 4Runner sales of 10,423 units in June; up 16.6 percent in the first half
• Tacoma and Tundra June sales rise by 4 and 4.3 percent respectively, combined sales over 25,000
• NX up 13 percent for best-ever June, up 11.7 percent year-to-date
• LX up nearly 5 percent in the first half
• RX sees gain of 4.5 percent in June

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

WORLDWIDE SALES MAY - AUDI - The luxury brand drops sales in the month and YTD

• Sales in North America up 4.6 percent in the month, cumulative sales up 6.6 percent
• Around 159,600 deliveries worldwide in May – down 2.8 percent
• Sales chief Dietmar Voggenreiter: “Following agreement in China on our way to former market position” 

In May, AUDI AG delivered around 159,600 cars to customers, 2.8 percent less than in the same month in 2016. Around 738,300 deliveries over the first five months of the year represent a decrease of 5.9 percent worldwide. 

Despite the downturn of the total U.S. market, Audi managed to further increase sales in the United States in May too, achieving substantial growth in North America overall since the start of the year (+6.6%). In China, the sales balance for the past month (-4.0%) was still influenced by the negotiations on future collaboration, which have now been brought to a successful conclusion. 

The intended comprehensive deal was sealed in the second half of the month. The Chinese Audi dealers reported 48,012 units delivered in May, the highest monthly sales figure in the year to date.

“The breakthrough achieved with our partners in China opens the door for us to the market potential of the next decade. And it gives us a positive outlook for developments over the next few months,” says Dietmar Voggenreiter, Board member for Sales and Marketing at AUDI AG. “The last few days of May have already shown that we will see sales recover rapidly in China and that we will quickly get back to our former market position.”

Due to substantial falls over the past few months, sales in the Chinese market are down 15.2 percent year-on-year since January. For the month of May, deliveries were 4.0 percent below the 2016 figure. With 48,012 deliveries, Audi already managed to sell around a quarter more units in May than the monthly average total from January through April. In the first five months of the year, a total of 202,885 Chinese customers received keys for their new Audi.

In Western Europe, Audi sales increased slightly by 1.0 percent since the start of the year to around 357,750 cars. Sales of around 71,500 units in the past month were up 0.9 percent year-on-year. “The stable development in Europe is pleasing given the model changeovers for the A5 and Q5, as well as the very positive trend in our order balance,” says Voggenreiter. In particular, the ongoing model changeover for the Audi Q5 currently still has a dampening effect on deliveries. 

Engine variants will successively be available at dealerships for the much sought-after new edition of the SUV bestseller. The Q2 successfully opens up a new SUV segment for Audi: In Western Europe alone, around 33,750 customers decided to buy the all-new premium compact SUV in the first five months of the year. 

Across all models, Audi set a new record for cumulative sales in Germany (+0.8% to 139,297 cars). In May, the Four Rings closed the month on a par with 2016, up 0.3 percent to 28,118 units. France (+7.6% to 5,630 cars in the month) and the Southern European core markets in particular provided a positive impetus for Audi in the past month. 

In Italy, the brand’s sales were up another 5.5 percent to 5,826 customers in May. The books reflect cumulative growth of 9.0 percent with a total of 28,676 cars sold. Spain reported 5.8 percent growth to 5,141 units for May; 25,060 cars sold since January represent a year-on-year increase of 5.7 percent.

In the United States, Audi sales once again grew in the past month despite the declining overall market. Deliveries increased by 2.5 percent to 19,197 in May. The success of the Audi Q7 is a key factor in the substantial growth for the brand since the turn of the year (+6.5% to 83,555 cars). 

The full-size SUV continued to progress significantly in its largest sales market in May, with sales up 12.3 percent to 13,618 U.S. customers since January. The high level of demand for the Q family’s current top model ensures that in Canada Audi is making the largest gains overall of any of its major markets, with cumulative sales up 14.7 percent to 14,347 units. 

With the successful local market launch of the new A5 Sportback, May (+16.6% to 3,852 cars) was the strongest sales month ever in Audi history in Canada. For the region of North America as a whole, around 103,500 deliveries since January equate to growth of 6.6 percent; about 24,400 customers in May represent an increase of 4.6 percent.

Sales for AUDI AG	In May			Cumulative
	2017	2016	Change from 2016	2017	2016	Change from 2016
World	159,600	164,114	-2.8%	738,300	784,314	-5.9%
Europe	76,100	75,987	+0.2%	378,600	376,599	+0.5%
- Germany	28,118	28,031	+0.3%	139,297	138,138	+0.8%
- UK	13,824	14,020	-1.4%	74,786	75,405	-0.8%
- France	5,630	5,232	+7.6%	27,097	26,500	+2.3%
- Italy	5,826	5,520	+5.5%	28,676	26,312	+9.0%
- Spain	5,141	4,860	+5.8%	25,060	23,699	+5.7%
USA	19,197	18,728	+2.5%	83,555	78,489	+6.5%
Mexico	1,356	1,303	+4.1%	5,601	6,054	-7.5%
Brazil	736	795	-7.4%	3,646	5,804	-37.2%
China (incl. Hong Kong)	48,012	50,002	-4.0%	202,885	239,118	-15.2%

USA SALES MAY - BMW/MINI - Again both brands dropped sales, and significantly too.

• BMW brand sales decrease 11.0 percent

• MINI brand sales decrease 11.6 percent

Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 11.0 percent in May for a total of 25,818 compared to 29,017 vehicles sold in May 2016. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is down 3.6 percent in the U.S. on sales of 120,124 vehicles compared to 124,581 sold in the first five months of 2016.

Notable vehicle sales in May include the BMW 5 Series which increased 12.7 percent to 3,677 cars, the BMW X1 which increased 12.6 percent to 2,489 vehicles, and the BMW X3 which increased 21.7 percent to 4,011 vehicles.

“Our all-new BMW 5 Series is now showing its strength as availability increases and production begins to match demand,” said Bernhard Kuhnt, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “At the same time, demand for BMW Sports Activity Vehicles remains solid with the X1 and the X3 delivering the standout numbers for May”

BMW Group Sales

In total, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported May sales of 29,878 vehicles, a decrease of 11.1 percent from the 33,612 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales are down 4.8 percent on sales of 137,916 vehicles in the first five months of 2017 compared to 144,811 in the same period in 2016.

MINI Brand Sales

For May, MINI USA reported 4,060 automobiles sold, a decrease of 11.6 percent from the 4,595 sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI USA reported a total of 17,792 automobiles sold, a decrease of 12.1 percent from 20,230 automobiles sold in the first five months of 2016.

Table 1: New Vehicle Sales BMW of North America, LLC, May 2017

	May 2017	May  2016	%	YTD May 2017	YTD May  2016	%
BMW brand	25,818	29,017	-11.0	120,124	124,581	-3.6
BMW passenger cars	16,756	20,267	-17.3	75,549	85,295	-11.4
BMW light trucks	9,062	8,750	3.6	44,575	39,286	13.5
MINI brand	4,060	4,595	-11.6	17,792	20,230	-12.1
TOTAL Group	29,878	33,612	-11.1	137,916	144,811	-4.8

BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles

• Sales of BMW Certified Pre-Owned set a May record with 12,698 vehicles, an increase of 18.9 percent from May 20
• Total BMW Pre-Owned sales also set a May record with 20,245 vehicles, an increase of 15.7 percent from May 2016.
• Total BMW Pre-Owned cars sold year-to-date were 101,036, a 24.2 percent increase from the first five months of 2016.

MINI Pre-Owned Vehicles

• In May, MINI Certified Pre-Owned sold 1,005 vehicles, a decrease of 1.8 percent from May 2016.
• Total MINI Pre-Owned sales were 2,676 vehicles in May 2017, an increase of 15.3 percent from May 2016.
• Total MINI Pre-Owned sales year-to-date were 13,171 a 15.7 percent increase from the first five months of 2016.

USA SALES MAY - FCA - The combined group saw sales drop very very slightly, 1%.

• Ram Truck brand sales up 18 percent; pickup sales increase 16 percent versus same month a year ago
• Dodge brand sales up 8 percent; five Dodge vehicles post year-over-year sales gains
• Jeep® Grand Cherokee records 14 percent increase
• All-new Chrysler Pacifica minivan posts best sales month since launch last year

FCA US LLC today reported sales of 193,040 units, a 1 percent decrease compared with sales in May 2016 (194,720 units).

In May, retail sales of 152,227 units were up 1 percent compared with the same month in 2016, and represented 79 percent of total sales. Fleet sales of 40,813 units were down 7 percent year over year as FCA US continues its strategy of reducing sales to the daily rental segment. Fleet sales represented 21 percent of total May sales.

The Ram Truck and Dodge brands each posted year-over-year sales increases in May, compared with the same month in 2016. Ram Truck brand sales were up 18 percent driven by the 16 percent increase in Ram pickup truck sales. Dodge brand sales were up 8 percent in May as five Dodge vehicles posted year-over-year sales gains, led by the Dodge Grand Caravan’s 58 percent increase. 

Jeep® Grand Cherokee sales increased 14 percent, while sales of the Jeep Wrangler were up 2 percent as well. Sales of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica minivan – the most awarded minivan of 2016 and 2017 – posted a 325 percent increase in May, compared with the same month a year ago.

Ram Truck Brand

Ram pickup truck sales increased 16 percent in May, compared with the same month a year ago. The Ram 1500 pickup won accolades as the Best Family Pickup Truck – the second year in a row it has received this honor – at the annual Family Car Challenge hosted by the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA). Ram Truck brand sales – which also include the Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans – were up 18 percent for the month. Sales of the ProMaster full-size van increased 50 percent in May, while the Ram ProMaster City van posted a 10 percent sales gain.

Jeep® Brand

Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee – the most awarded SUV ever – were up 14 percent in May, compared with the same month a year ago. Jeep Wrangler sales increased 2 percent in the month as well. Jeep brand sales were down 15 percent in May as the brand continues its planned reduction of fleet sales to the daily rental segment. Through May this year, the Jeep brand has reduced its fleet sales by 60 percent, compared with fleet sales during the same five-month period last year.

Sales of the all-new 2017 Jeep Compass more than doubled from the previous month of April as Jeep dealers continue to build their new Compass inventories. The new Compass was named winner of the Compact Utility Vehicle category at the annual Mudfest competition hosted by the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) in May. The new Compass also was crowned Activity Vehicle of Texas at the Texas Auto Roundup hosted by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA).

In May, the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT won Performance Utility Vehicle of Texas at the Texas Auto Roundup, and the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk won the Premium Utility Vehicle segment in the Mudfest challenge.

Dodge Brand

Five Dodge brand vehicles posted year-over-year sales increases in May, led by the Dodge Grand Caravan’s 58 percent sales gain. Sales of the Dodge Journey full-size crossover were up 23 percent, while the Dodge Durango and Dodge Viper each turned in double-digit percentage increases as well during the month. The Dodge Challenger muscle car turned in a 2 percent increase in May. Dodge brand sales were up 8 percent in May, compared with the same month a year ago.

Chrysler Brand

Sales of the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica – the most awarded minivan of 2016 and 2017 – were up 325 percent in May, compared with the same month a year ago. May was the minivan’s best sales month since it was launched last year. The Pacifica continues to accumulate awards and accolades in 2017, including Best Three-row Family Car honors at the Family Car Challenge hosted by the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association in May. In addition, the all-new Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid – now on sale in Chrysler dealerships – was honored with overall Best Family Car and Best Technology Family Car at the GAAMA competition.

FIAT Brand

Fiat 124 Spider sales were up 21 percent compared with the previous month of April. May was the 124 Spider’s best sales month since its launch in July 2016. The FIAT brand announced in May that it is offering new looks for its iconic, Italian-designed, fun-to-drive Fiat 500. Customers may give their Cinquecentos even more style by adding the new optional appearance packages: Sport Black Trim; Two-Tone; and Abarth Roof, Mirror Cap and Body Stripe. Additional options include an automatic transmission, sunroof and Cabrio.

Alfa Romeo Brand

Alfa Romeo brand sales of 919 units were up significantly compared with the same month a year ago.

FCA US LLC Sales Summary May 2017
		Month Sales		Vol %	CYTD Sales		Vol %
	Model	Curr Yr	Pr Yr	Change	Curr Yr	Pr Yr	Change
	Compass	5,363	9,492	-43%	17,435	41,608	-58%
	Patriot	4,978	10,494	-53%	26,097	50,109	-48%
	Wrangler	19,931	19,558	2%	80,083	80,320	0%
	Cherokee	14,635	19,206	-24%	69,473	84,610	-18%
	Grand Cherokee	20,726	18,205	14%	96,203	83,631	15%
	Renegade	9,883	11,616	-15%	43,847	43,200	1%
	JEEP BRAND	75,516	88,571	-15%	333,138	383,478	-13%
	200	2,300	6,020	-62%	11,777	28,138	-58%
	300	3,907	4,838	-19%	22,918	27,296	-16%
	Town & Country	42	4,681	-99%	460	47,938	-99%
	Pacifica	11,720	2,760	325%	47,199	3,242	New
	CHRYSLER BRAND	17,969	18,299	-2%	82,354	106,614	-23%
	Dart	1,195	4,790	-75%	7,139	25,387	-72%
	Avenger	0	6	-100%	0	37	-100%
	Charger	7,518	8,384	-10%	36,774	41,957	-12%
	Challenger	6,989	6,833	2%	29,305	29,264	0%
	Viper	85	47	81%	319	245	30%
	Journey	8,003	6,487	23%	50,804	35,261	44%
	Caravan	13,786	8,733	58%	63,657	59,029	8%
	Durango	7,346	6,173	19%	30,432	31,677	-4%
	DODGE  BRAND	44,922	41,453	8%	218,430	222,857	-2%
	Ram P/U	44,850	38,569	16%	207,370	192,131	8%
	Cargo Van	0	1	-100%	0	20	-100%
	ProMaster Van	4,233	2,831	50%	16,981	13,952	22%
	ProMaster City	1,961	1,782	10%	6,599	8,166	-19%
	RAM BRAND	51,044	43,183	18%	230,950	214,269	8%
	500	1,240	1,573	-21%	6,461	6,672	-3%
	500L	163	335	-51%	562	2,063	-73%
	500X	703	1,262	-44%	3,427	5,648	-39%
	Spider	564	0	New	1,990	0	New
	FIAT BRAND	2,670	3,170	-16%	12,440	14,383	-14%
	Giulia	883	0	New	2,482	0	New
	Alfa 4C	36	44	-18%	220	261	-16%
	ALFA ROMEO	919	44	1989%	2,702	261	935%
	FCA US LLC	193,040	194,720	-1%	880,014	941,862	-7%