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Last year I did the 2013 year end sales from the auto manufacturers, and I thought I would do the follow up for the 2014 calendar year sales in the U.S.

Fen has graciously given us the GM Global sales earlier, these will be the U.S. sales only of brands/comapnies (unless anyone wants the global too)

Plus anybody from the SVT Raptor thread that would like to discuss/debate sales figures will probably like it here


U.S. auto sales end 2014 strong but slower growth looms

Automakers reported strong December U.S. sales Monday, boosted by falling gas prices, but industry executives and analysts cautioned that growth would slow this year after five years of rapid recovery from the recession.

General Motors easily beat analyst expectations, logging a 19 percent gain to 274,483 vehicles, the best December for the No. 1 U.S. automaker in seven years. Ford Motor sales of 220,671 were up just 1 percent, missing expectations.

"U.S. auto sales are dancing to a very different (and we believe unsustainable) beat," Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas said in a research note.

He suggested U.S. auto demand has outpaced economic, wage and housing growth rates, thanks largely to easy credit access for consumers.

Spurred by low gasoline prices, pickup truck and large SUV sales surged in the month.

Sales of GM pickup trucks Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra surged 35 percent to 81,273, outpacing the F-Series pickups from Ford, which were flat at 74,355 vehicles. Ford's F-150 pickup truck sales remain limited due to the rollout of a new version.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' Ram Truck brand pickup sales soared 32 percent to 44,222 units.

Auto sales are an early indicator each month of consumer spending. A Reuters poll of 11 analysts showed expectations for a 10.5 percent gain in December, helped by low gas prices which boosted demand for pickup trucks and large sport utility vehicles.

U.S. average gasoline prices are 34 percent lower than a year ago, and in much of the country, are less than $2 per gallon.

A poll of 35 economists by Thomson Reuters showed they expect, on average, a December annualized selling rate of 16.9 million vehicles, the highest for the month since before the 2008-2009 industry downturn amid the recession.

Full-year sales for 2014 are expected to finish around 16.5 million vehicles, matching the number in 2006. Rising demand has allowed automakers to boost prices for their vehicles, however.

Kelley Blue Book, an industry source for vehicle valuations, said Monday the average transaction price for a new vehicle sold in the U.S. market in December was a record $34,367, up 2.5 percent from a year ago.

Pricing fell 1.2 percent for hybrid and other alternative fuel cars as gasoline prices continued to fall, KBB said.

GM's December transaction prices grew 4 percent from a year earlier to $38,816, KBB said.

Fiat Chrysler's U.S. sales jumped 20 percent in December on strong Jeep SUV and pickup truck sales, but still missed analysts' expectations. FCA's sales of 193,261 for the month were the highest since 2006 for the company once known as Chrysler.

Nissan Motor's December U.S. sales narrowly beat expectations, while Honda Motor's sales fell short.

Nissan on Monday said its U.S. sales grew 7 percent to 117,318 vehicles, and that 2014 sales of 1.39 million vehicles were a company record.

However, while Honda's U.S. sales rose 1.5 percent to 137,281 vehicles, the figure was well short of analysts' expectations of about 143,000 vehicles in December. For the year, Honda sales were up 1 percent at 1.54 million vehicles.

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USA Auto Sales Brand Rankings - 2014 Year End


#1. Ford
2014-2,376,841
2013-2,403,542
% Change: -1.1%

#2. Chevrolet
2014-2,033,442
2013-1,947,125
% Change: 4.4%

#3. Toyota
2014-2,004,373
2013-1,893,874
% Change: 5.8%

#4. Honda
2014-1,373,029
2013-1,359,876
% Change: 1.0%

#5. Nissan
2014-1,269,565
2013-1,131,965
% Change: 12.2%

#6. Hyundai
2014-725,718
2013-720,783
% Change: 0.7%

#7. Jeep (#7 2013-Dodge)
2014-692,348
2013-490,454
% Change: 41.2%

#8. Kia
2014-580,234
2013-535,179
% Change: 8.4%

#9. Dodge (#9 2013-Jeep)
2014-574,155
2013-596,343
% Change: -3.7%

#10. Subaru (#10 2013-GMC)
2014-513,693
2013-424,683
% Change: 21.0%

#11. GMC (#11 2013-Subaru)
2014-501,853
2013-450,901
% Change: 11.3%

#12. Ram (#12 2013-Volkswagen)
2014-469,139
2013-367,843
% Change: 27.5%

#13. Volkswagen (#13 2013-Ram)
2014-366,970
2013-407,704
% Change: -10.0%

#14. Mercedes Benz
2014-356,136
2013-334,350
% Change: 6.5%

#15. BMW
2014-339,738
2013-309,280
% Change: 9.8%

#16. Lexus (#16 2013-Chrysler)
2014-311,389
2013-273,847
% Change: 13.7%

#17. Chrysler (#17 2013-Mazda)
2014-308,785
2013-302,492
% Change: 2.1%

#18. Mazda (#18 2013-Lexus)
2014-305,801
2013-283,946
% Change: 7.7%

#19. Buick
2014-228,963
2013-205,509
% Change: 11.4%

#20. Audi (#20 2013-Cadillac)
2014-182,011
2013-158,061
% Change: 15.2%

#21. Cadillac (#21 2013-Acura)
2014-170,750
2013-182,543
% Change: -6.5%

#22. Acura (#22 2013-Audi)
2014-167,843
2013-165,436
% Change: 1.5%

#23. Infiniti
2014-117,330
2013-116,455
% Change: 0.8%

#24. Lincoln
2014-94,474
2013-81,694
% Change: 15.6%

#25. Mitsubishi (#25 2013-Scion)
2014-77,643
2013-62,227
% Change: 24.8%

#26. Scion (#26 2013-Mini)
2014-58,009
2013-68,321
% Change: -15.1%

#27. Volvo (#27 2013-Mitsubishi)
2014-56,366
2013-61,233
% Change: -7.9%

#28. Mini (#28 2013-Volvo)
2014-56,112
2013-66,502
% Change: -15.6%

#29. Land Rover
2014-51,465
2013-50,010
% Change: 2.9%

#30. Porsche (#30 2013-Fiat)
2014-47,007
2013-42,323
% Change: 11.1%

#31. Fiat (#31 2013-Porsche)
2014-46,121
2013-43,236
% Change: 6.7%

#32. Jaguar
2014-15,773
2013-16,952
% Change: -7.0%

#33. Maserati (#33 2013-Smart)
2014-12,943
2013-4,768
% Change: 171%

#34. Smart (#34 2013-Maserati)
2014-10,453
2013-9,264
% Change: 12.8%

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USA Auto Sales by Corporations - 2014 Year End


#1. General Motors
2014-2,935,008
2013-2,786,078
% Change: 5.3%


#2. Ford
2014-2,471,315
2013-2,485,236
% Change: -0.6%


#3. Toyota
2014-2,373,771
2013-2,236,042
% Change: 6.2%


#4. Chrysler Group (FCA)
2014-2,090,639
2013-1,800,368
% Change: 16.1%


#5. Honda Motor Company
2014-1,540,872
2013-1,525,312
% Change: 1.0%


#6. Nissan Motor Company (#6 2013-Hyundai-Kia)
2014-1,386,895
2013-1,248,420
% Change: 11.1%


#7. Hyundai-Kia (#7 2013-Nissan)
2014-1,305,952
2013-1,255,962
% change: 4.0%


#8. Volkswagen Group
2014-598,991
2013-610,960
% Change: -2.7%


#9. BMW-Mini
2014-395,850
2013-375,782
% Change: 5.3%


#10. Daimler
2014-366,589
2013-343,614
% Change: 6.7%


#11. Jaguar-Land Rover
2014-67,238
2013-66,962
% Change: 0.4%

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Ford Posts Best U.S. December Sales Results since 2005;
Ford Once Again Best-Selling Brand and Best-Selling Vehicle

- Ford Motor Company posts best U.S. December sales results since 2005, with
220,671vehicles sold; Ford remains America’s best-selling vehicle brand for fifth straight year
- Escape has best-ever December performance and record sales for the year; full-year
Explorer sales best since 2005
- Fusion hits full-year sales record, exceeding 300,000; Mustang achieves best December
performance since 2006
- F-Series delivers 74,355 sales in December and remains America’s best-selling truck for the
38th straight year and best-selling vehicle for the 33rd straight year
- Transit van has its best monthly performance since its introduction earlier in the year, with
10,030 sales; Transit Connect has its best sales month ever, with 5,012 vehicles sold
- Lincoln has its best December sales results since 2009, best annual results since 2008

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 5, 2015 – Ford continues as America’s best-selling vehicle brand for the fifth consecutive year and the F-Series remains the best-selling vehicle for the 33rd straight year and best-selling truck for the 38th year in row as 2014 U.S. sales results are tallied.

Ford Motor Company’s U.S. sales totaled 2,480,942 vehicles in 2014, flat versus a year ago, primarily due to the all-new F-150 changeover and a planned 15 percent reduction in daily rental sales.

Sales totaled 220,671 vehicles in December, up 1 percent from a year ago and the company’s best December sales since 2005.

“Fusion and Escape posted record years, and our newest products – including Mustang and Transit and Lincolns – are attracting strong customer demand,” said John Felice, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Demand for the all-new F-150 also is very high, and it now is the fastest-turning vehicle in Ford showrooms, averaging just five days on dealer lots in December.”

F-Series sales were 74,355 vehicles in December and 753,851 vehicles for all of 2014.

Escape sales increased 5 percent in December versus a year ago – totaling 25,603 vehicles –for its best-ever December performance and record full-year sales of 306,212 vehicles. Fusion also achieved record performance for the year, with sales of 306,860 cars.

Explorer sales totaled 16,632 vehicles in December, up 6 percent from a year ago, making 2014 Explorer’s best sales performance since 2005, with 189,339 utilities sold.

Transit had a breakout month in December, with sales of 10,030 vans. This represents the vehicle’s best month since its June launch. Transit Connect produced its best sales month ever, with 5,012 sales, a 32 percent increase from a year ago. 2014 was a record year for Transit Connect with sales of 43,210 vans.

Sales of the all-new Mustang continue climbing, with December sales of 9,511 vehicles, a 66 percent increase from a year ago. With sales increases coming in all regions of the country, Mustang posted its best December sales since 2006.

Lincoln sales of 9,690 vehicles were up 21 percent versus last December for the brand’s best December results since 2009. For the full year, Lincoln sales were up 16 percent, with 94,474 vehicles sold, making it Lincoln’s best year since 2008. MKC reached its best monthly sales since launch, with 2,310 sold. Navigator sales increased 90 percent in December, with 1,792 utilities sold.

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2014 Chevrolet US Sales Top 2 Million

Chevrolet had a huge 2014, logging more than 2,000,000 total sales in the United States for the first time since 2007. With the help of big sales from familiar favorites (and a new face or two), Chevrolet moved 2,033,442 vehicles in the US throughout 2014, good for a 4.4% year-over-year improvement.

As could be expected, the biggest mover was the Silverado nameplate, which accounted for more than one quarter of all Chevy sales in the US with a whopping 529,755 deliveries. Sales of the Silverado were up 10.3% from 2013.

The Silverado was no longer the lone pickup under Chevy’s umbrella with the launch of the 2015 Chevy Colorado. The Colorado, in just a few short months of sales, piled up 8,003 deliveries, which indicates that 2015 could be a positively huge year for midsize pickups.

Also enjoying an unexpectedly huge 2014 was the duo of Cruze and Equinox, which posted sales of 273,060 units and 242,242 units, respectively. Cruze was up 10% year-over-year, and the Equinox was up 1.7%.

Also enjoying big sales gains in 2014 were the pony segment champion Camaro (86,297 deliveries, up 7.1%), Corvette (34,839 deliveries, up 101.5%) , Sonic (93,518 deliveries, up 9.2%), Spark (39,159 deliveries, up 14.7%), Suburban (55,009 deliveries, up 7.3%), Tahoe (97,726 deliveries, up 17%), and Traverse (103,943 deliveries, up 7.7%).

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GM 2014 US Sales Wrap-Up: Closing in on 3 Million Deliveries in 2015

General Motors had a positively massive 2014, piling up sales totaling 2,935,008 units in the United States over the course of 12 months. This figure is good for a 5.3% year-over-year increase and puts the goal of 3,000,000 domestic sales squarely within GM’s sites for 2015.

Chevrolet led the charge for GM with 2,033,442 deliveries, a 4.4% improvement over 2013 sales. As expected, the Chevrolet Silverado was GM’s overall volume leader in the US last year, moving 529,755 units. Chevrolet also benefitted greatly from increased sales for Cruze (273,060 units) and Equinox (242,242 units).

GMC’s 2014 sales totaled 501,853 units, good for the brand’s best performance in 9 years. GMC was led by the Sierra (211,833 units) and Terrain (105,016 units). The all-new and increasingly popular Canyon pitched in 3,070 units in only a few short months on the market.

Buick also had its best year in a long time in 2014, posting 228,963 sales on the strength of best-ever years for both the Enclave and Encore. Sales of the Enclave totaled 62,300 units, and sales of the Encore totaled 38,892 units.

Cadillac’s US sales fell from 2013’s impressive figure, dropping from 182,543 units to 170,750 units sold in the United States. Cadillac’s global sales continue to rise, however, and the introduction of a number of new models should serve to help Cadillac rebound in the new year.

Given continued upward momentum since the onset of the economic recession, GM will be eyeing its first year of US sales at or above the 3,000,000 mark since 2007, when it notched domestic sales of 3,822,611 units.

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2014 GMC US Sales Wrap-Up: Best Year Since 2005

GMC is ushering in 2015 by reflecting on all of its successes in 2014, and it has plenty of blessings to count. Specifically, GMC has around 501,863 reasons to celebrate the year that was, tantamount to the number of vehicles it sold in the United States.

The 501,863-unit sales mark is good for an 11.3% improvement over full-year 2013 sales and the best result that GMC has experienced in the United States in nine years. Retail sales were up 11.8% with a total of 437,514 units.

GMC was led by the Sierra, which accounted for 211,833 units and a 14.9% increase over 2013 sales. The next-best-seller, the Terrain, moved slightly less than half that volume with 105,016 deliveries (up 5.5% year-over-year).

Despite being down 6.5% from 2013, the Acadia chipped in an impressive 83,972 units. The Yukon was up 56.9% with sales totaling 41,569 units, and the Yukon XL added 29,752 units (down 4.8%). The Savana added 26,641 units, up 59.5% from 2013.

One of GMC’s biggest stories was the revamped and relaunched Canyon mid-size pickup, which closed the year with 3,070 sales since originally hitting the market in September.

GMC’s 2014 result marks the first time that the brand has sold more than a half-million vehicles in the United States since it moved 537,572 vehicles back in 2005.

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2014 Buick US Sales Wrap-Up: Creeping Toward a Quarter-Million

Buick sold 228,963 vehicles in the United States in 2014, good for an 11.4% improvement over full-year sales from 2013. Buick models performed better than their counterparts from the previous year almost entirely across the board, with both the Enclave and Encore experiencing their best sales year ever. Buick’s retail sales totaled 196,572, up 6.6% from 2013.

The Enclave was the brand leader, posting sales of 62,300 units in the US, up 2.9% over 2013. The Encore was Buick’s fastest-rising model, climbing from 31,956 sales in 2013 to 48,892 sales in 2014.

The LaCrosse added in sales totaling 51,468 units—a 5.5% increase from 2013. The Regal was up 20.7% with sales of 22,560 vehicles, and the Verano moved 43,743 units.

The 228,963 vehicle total marks Buick’s best full-year performance since 2006. For comparison, Buick’s sales in Canada for all of 2014 totaled 18,745, the best sales total from Canada also since 2006.

Buick has posted year-over-year gains in 10 out of 12 months during 2014, making 24 months of growth in the United States in the past 29.

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2014 Cadillac US Sales Wrap-Up: Down, But Not Out

Cadillac’s global sales increased by 5% in 2014, reinforcing its status as the fastest-rising full-line luxury automaker in the world for 2013. Its sales in its home country…eh, not so hot. Cadillac was down 6.5% in 2014, moving 170,750 vehicles as opposed to the 182,543 vehicles sold the year prior.

Cadillac’s overall performance in the US this past year was something of a mixed bag. The brand’s three biggest heavy hitters—the SRX, CTS, and ATS—all posted respectable sales despite being down from the year prior.

The ATS was down 22% with 2,465 sales, marking its poorest December performance since its launch in 2012. Despite adding in 31,115 sales, the CTS was down 3.8% and posted its poorest full-year performance since it launched in 2002. The SRX remained Cadillac’s best-seller overall with 53,578 units delivered; despite being down 5.6% from 2013, December sales of the SRX marked the model’s third-best month for the year.

The Escalade was arguably Cadillac’s brightest star in 2014, with deliveries of the Escalade totaling 19,482 units (a 54.7% increase) and the Escalade ESV totaling 10,987 units (a 38.2% increase).

Also, the ELR performed well for its first full year of sales, with 1,310 all-electric vehicles delivered during the year.

The XTS rounds out Cadillac’s lineup with deliveries of 24,335 units, down 25.3%.

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FCA US LLC Reports December 2014 U.S. Sales Increased 20 Percent – Best December Sales in a Decade; Full-Year Sales Up 16 Percent – Strongest Annual Sales Since 2006

-57th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
-Annual U.S. sales top 2 million units; best full-year sales since 2006
-Chrysler, Jeep®, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales gains in December compared with same month a year ago
-Jeep brand records best ever December and annual sales
-Chrysler 200 sales up 187 percent; best December sales ever
-Ram pickup truck sales up 32 percent; best December sales ever
-FIAT brand posts best ever annual sales
-Eleven FCA US vehicles set sales records in December

January 5, 2015 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 193,261 units, a 20 percent increase compared with sales in December 2013 (161,007 units), and the group’s best December sales since 2004.

The Chrysler, Jeep®, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in December compared with the same month a year ago. The Chrysler brand’s 53 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA US brand and the brand’s best December sales since 2007. The group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 57 consecutive months.

“Our best December sales in a decade pushed our full-year sales over the 2-million unit threshold for our best annual sales since 2006,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “Last year marked our fifth consecutive year of annual sales growth in the U.S., and once again, we were the fastest-growing automaker in the country.”

Eleven FCA US vehicles set records in the month of December, including all three Ram Truck brand and three Jeep brand vehicles. The Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster and Ram Cargo Van each logged their best ever December sales. The Jeep Patriot had its best sales month ever, while the all-new Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler logged their best ever December sales. The Chrysler 200, Dodge Dart, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Journey each posted their best ever sales in the month of December. The Fiat 500L turned in its best sales month since it was launched in June 2013.

Full-year FCA US sales were up 16 percent in 2014, compared with annual sales in 2013. This was the company’s fifth consecutive year of annual sales growth. FCA US sales surpassed the 2-million unit threshold in 2014, the company’s best annual sales since 2006. The Jeep and FIAT brands each recorded their best ever annual sales in 2014.

FCA US finished the month of December with a 72-day supply of inventory (537,731 units). U.S. industry sales figures for December are internally projected at an estimated 17.3 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).

Chrysler Brand

Chrysler brand sales were up 53 percent, the brand’s best December sales since 2007. The brand’s increase was driven by the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 sedan and the Chrysler Town & Country minivan. Sales of the 200 were up 187 percent; the mid-size sedan’s best ever sales in the month of December and its sixth consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. December also was the 200’s best monthly sales performance in 2014. For the second straight month, the 200 outsold combined 200/Dodge Avenger sales from the previous year. Sales of the Town & Country were up 10 percent compared with the same month a year ago. It was the minivan’s best December sales in seven years. Production for the new 2015 Chrysler 300 sedan began in December at the Brampton (Ontario) Assembly Plant in Canada.

The Chrysler brand’s annual sales increased 2 percent, compared with sales in 2013. It was the brand’s best annual sales since 2008. The Town & Country had its best annual sales since 2007.

Ram Truck Brand

Sales of the Ram pickup truck were up 32 percent in December; its 56th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. It was the pickup truck’s best ever sales for the month of December and its top sales month during 2014. Ram Light Duty pickup sales increased 45 percent in December while Ram Heavy Duty pickups were up 9 percent. Esquire magazine named the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, America’s most fuel-efficient pickup, its "Truck of the Year" in December. Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram ProMaster and Ram Cargo Van, were up 35 percent, the brand’s best December sales in 11 years. December also was the brand’s best sales month of 2014. The ProMaster and the Cargo Van each recorded their best ever sales in the month of December.

The Ram Truck brand’s annual sales increased 28 percent in 2014, its best full-year sales since 2005. The pickup truck turned in its best annual sales since 2003.

Jeep Brand

Jeep brand sales were up 19 percent, the brand’s best sales performance ever in the month of December and its 15th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Jeep brand has set a sales record in each month this year, including its all-time sales record in May. All five Jeep brand vehicles posted year-over-year sales increases in December. The Patriot logged its best sales month ever, while the Cherokee and Wrangler each recorded their best ever sales in the month of December. Sales of the flagship Jeep Grand Cherokee were up 4 percent, its best December sales in three years. The Compass logged its best December sales since 2006.

Full-year Jeep brand sales were up 41 percent, the brand’s best ever annual sales performance. The Jeep brand sold 692,348 units in the U.S. in 2014, handily beating its previous annual record of 554,466 units in 1999. The Compass, Patriot and Wrangler each posted their best ever annual sales in 2014. The flagship Grand Cherokee had its best annual sales performance since 2005.

FIAT Brand

FIAT brand sales were up 1 percent, the brand’s best ever sales in the month of December. The brand’s increase was driven by the 4 percent year-over-year increase in Fiat 500L sales. It was the 500L’s best monthly sales since the vehicle was launched in June 2013. The FIAT brand’s full-year sales were up 7 percent, compared with sales in 2013. It was the FIAT brand’s best annual sales since the brand was re-introduced in the U.S. in 2011.

Dodge Brand

Three Dodge brand vehicles set sales records in December. Sales of the Challenger were up 72 percent, the muscle car’s best ever sales in the month of December and the largest percentage sales gain of any Dodge brand model in the month. Likewise, the Dart and Journey each recorded their best ever sales in the month of December. The all-new 2015 Dodge Challenger earned a five-star overall safety rating from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in December. Five stars is the highest possible safety rating given by NHTSA. Sales of the Durango full-size SUV were up 14 percent, its best December sales since 2005. Dodge brand sales were down 2 percent in December, compared with the same month a year ago.

The Dart, Challenger and Journey each posted their best ever annual sales in 2014, while the Durango logged its best annual sales since 2006.