USA SALES JUNE - SUBARU - 67 months of growth does not look like ending anytime soon.

• Record June - monthly sales increase 11.7 percent over June 2016
• 67 consecutive months of yearly month-over-month growth
• Best June ever for Crosstrek, Forester, Outback and Impreza
• 40 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold
• 47 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold

Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 52,057 vehicle sales for June 2017, an 11.7 percent increase over June 2016, and the best June in the history of the company. The automaker also reported year-to-date sales of 304,810 vehicles, a 9.1 percent gain over the same period in 2016.

June marked the 40th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Crosstrek, Forester, Outback and Impreza sales were notably strong as each model achieved its best June ever.

“We are very pleased to have set another half-year record and to have reached our 67th consecutive month of yearly month-over-month sales increases,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “Despite a more competitive market, we’re proud of our retailer’s ability to increase sales volume and market share.”

“We are pleased to have exceeded 50K sales for the tenth time in the past twelve months and we are optimistic about our results for the remainder of the year,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales. “We will benefit as the all-new 2018 Crosstrek starts arriving at our retailers later this month.”

Carline	Jun-17	Jun-16	% Chg	Jun-17	Jun-16	% Chg
	MTD	MTD	MTD	YTD	YTD	YTD
Forester	15,440	12,029	28.4%	87,957	80,255	9.6%
Impreza	7,858	4,994	57.4%	43,026	29,765	44.6%
WRX/STI	2,655	3,130	-15.2%	16,185	16,006	1.1%
Legacy	3,834	5,023	-23.7%	25,564	30,357	-15.8%
Outback	14,019	13,417	4.5%	86,253	77,386	11.5%
BRZ	429	347	23.6%	2,297	2,407	-4.6%
Crosstrek	7,822	7,658	2.1%	43,528	43,282	0.6%
TOTAL	52,057	46,598	11.7%	304,810	279,458	9.1%

USA SALES MAY - SUBARU - A decent 12% growth in the month takes it 66 months of growth.

• Record May - monthly sales increase 12.1 percent over May 2016
• 66 consecutive months of yearly month-over-month growth
• Best May ever for Forester, Outback and Impreza
• 39 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold
• 46 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold

Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 56,135 vehicle sales for May 2017, a 12.1 percent increase over May 2016, and the best May in the history of the company. The automaker also reported year-to-date sales of 252,753 vehicles, an 8.5 percent gain over the same period in 2016.

May marked the 39th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Forester, Outback and Impreza sales were notably strong as each model achieved its best May ever. Impreza sales for May 2017 increased 44.2 percent over the same month in 2016 and marked the best month ever for the carline.

“Subaru is proud to be setting another monthly, year-over-year sale increase, our 66th consecutive month of doing so,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “Our record May sales are a direct result of our retailers providing customers with the best purchase and ownership experience possible.”

“Demand for the all-new Impreza has been incredibly strong,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales. “We are looking forward to the all-new Crosstrek, as well as the updated WRX, Legacy and Outback models arriving at our retailers this summer to further boost consumer interest in Subaru.”

Carline	May-17	May-16	% Chg	May-17	May-16	% Chg
	MTD	MTD	MTD	YTD	YTD	YTD
Forester	16,280	15,309	6.3%	72,517	68,226	6.3%
Impreza	8,546	5,928	44.2%	35,168	24,771	42.0%
WRX/STI	2,801	2,327	20.4%	13,530	12,876	5.1%
Legacy	4,628	5,265	-12.1%	21,730	25,334	-14.2%
Outback	15,193	12,404	22.5%	72,234	63,969	12.9%
BRZ	437	383	14.1%	1,868	2,060	-9.3%
Crosstrek	8,250	8,467	-2.6%	35,706	35,624	0.2%
TOTAL	56,135	50,083	12.08%	252,753	232,860	8.5%

USA SALES APRIL - SUBARU - The motn was the best ever April with a 4% growth over 2016.

• Record April - monthly sales increase 4 percent over April 2016
• 65 consecutive months of yearly month-over-month growth
• Best April ever for Outback, Forester and Impreza
• 38 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold
• 45 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold

Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 52,368 vehicle sales for April 2017, a 4 percent increase over April 2016, and the best April in the history of the company. The automaker also reported year-to-date sales of 196,618 vehicles, a 7.6 percent gain over the same period in 2016.

April marked the 38th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Outback, Forester and Impreza sales were notably strong as each model achieved its best April ever. Impreza sales for April 2017 increased 66.2 percent over the same month in 2016 and marked the second time that Impreza has topped 8,000 units in a month.

“With positive press reaction to the all-new Impreza and upcoming Crosstrek models, we expect even stronger demand as we enter the summer months,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “2017 looks set to be our tenth year of consecutive sales growth, with more new product to come.”

“Despite a more competitive market, we’re proud of our retailer’s ability to increase sales volume and market share,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales. “We are well positioned for continued success with our crossover models, as well as record sales volume from the all-new Impreza.”

Earlier in April, Subaru of America once again won in three major categories of the Kelley Blue Book 2017 Brand Image Awards including Best Overall Brand, Most Trusted Brand and Best Performance Brand. This marks the second consecutive year Subaru has been awarded all three top honors; the second straight year Subaru has won Best Overall Brand and the third consecutive win for Most Trusted Brand and Best Performance Brand. Also in April, the 2017 Impreza made the Wards 10 Best Interiors list for interior design and styling, as well as for its easy-to-use multimedia system.

 

Carline	Apr-17	Apr-16	% Chg	Apr-17	Apr-16	% Chg
	MTD	MTD	MTD	YTD	YTD	YTD
Forester	14,761	14,490	1.9%	56,237	52,917	6.3%
Impreza	8,038	4,836	66.2%	26,622	18,843	41.3%
WRX/STI	3,039	3,096	-1.8%	10,729	10,549	1.7%
Legacy	4,399	5,591	-21.3%	17,102	20,069	-14.8%
Outback	14,469	14,294	1.2%	57,041	51,565	10.6%
BRZ	444	466	-4.7%	1,431	1,677	-14.7%
Crosstrek	7,218	7,607	-5.1%	27,456	27,157	1.1%
TOTAL	52,368	50,380	4.0%	196,618	182,777	7.6%

UK SALES MARCH - MG - The Longbridge based brand has sales growing yet again.

MG Motor UK is celebrating continued success in 2017, after achieving record registrations for March. Figures released today by The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show a 30% rise compared to the same month in 2016. 

So far in 2017, MG has registered 1,065 vehicles, 8% higher than the same period in 2016, making it the best ever quarter for the Longbridge-based business.

Alongside increasing brand awareness and excellent value for money, Matthew Cheyne, Head of Sales and Marketing at MG Motor UK, believes this continued success is down to its ongoing focus on dealer engagement and positive customer reception to its latest model range. 

MG’s strategy is to work with its dealer network using straightforward campaigns and a focus on getting actual drivers into the cars that they are selling, encouraging dealers to concentrate on delighting their customers, not trying to navigate confusing manufacturer rules and regulations.

Cheyne comments: “We believe good business is about selling good value cars, while doing everything to look after dealers and customers. 

Other manufacturers make unreasonable demands on their dealer network, we don’t. We listen and react to what our dealer colleagues are telling us they need so we can give them the tools to sell MG cars and look after their customers.

“Celebrating another successful month for vehicle registrations shows the continued growth of MG in the UK. Alongside achieving a year-on-year increase of 173 additional registrations in March, we’ve now registered a total of 1,065 vehicles this year to date. 

This represents a great improvement on last year, and highlights our growing reputation among UK motorists.

“Although excellent news for the MG brand, such impressive registration figures wouldn’t have been possible without a highly committed and successful national dealer network.

“As our dealer network grows further, we will continue to expand as a company. This, combined with an excellent range, and exciting new models in the pipeline, will see MG continue to drive forward in the UK marketplace.”