USA

In 2018, Toyota Motor North America sales in the USA were down 0.3% to 2,426,672 vehicles with the RAV4 and Camry the best-selling Toyota models. In December 2018, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) sold 220,910 vehicles, a decrease of 0.9 percent from December 2017 on a volume basis. For the full calendar year 2018, TMNA … Read more

In 2018, Honda sales in the US contracted by 3,1% to 1,445,894 cars while Acura sales increased by 2.5% to 158,938 vehicles. In December 2018, American Honda increased sales by 3.9% to 155,115 vehicles with both brands increasing sales: Honda sales were up 3% to 138,341 vehicles and Acura sales increased by 11.4% to 16,774 … Read more

In 2018, Kia Motors sold 589,673 vehicles in the USA – five more cars than a year ago. The Sorento was the top-selling Kia in the US in 2018. In December 2018, Kia Motors America (KMA) sold of 47,428 vehicles in the USA, representing a 10.2-percent increase over the same period last year. Kia’s 2018 … Read more

In 2018, GM sales fell 1.6% to just below 3 million vehicles but General Motors remained the largest carmaker in the USA. The Silverado was the top-selling GM product. In 2018, General Motors (GM) delivered 2,954,037 vehicles, including more than 1 million crossovers, almost 974,000 pickup trucks and more than 280,000 large SUVs. GM’s fourth … Read more

In 2018, Maza increased sales by 3.7% to 300,325 vehicles in North America. The CX-5 was by far the most-popular Mazda in the US in 2018. In December 2018, Mazda reported total sales of 25,870 vehicles, a decrease of 3.8 percent compared to December 2017. With 26 selling days in December 2018, compared to 26 … Read more

In 2018, Mitsubishi Motors increased car sales by 14% to reach a new high of 118,074 vehicles. The Outlander Sport was the top-selling Mitsubishi in the US. In December 2018, Mitsubishi recorded sales of 8,986, up 5.7 percent over December 2017.  This represented the best December for Mitsubishi in 12 years. Mitsubishi Sales in the … Read more

In 2018, Nissan and Infiniti car sales in the USA were weaker but SUV sales were at a new high. The Rogue was the top-selling Nissan in the USA. In December 2018, Nissan Group announced total U.S. sales of 148,720 units, an increase of 7.6 percent versus the prior year. Nissan Group also announced total … Read more

In 2018, Hyundai brand sales increased slightly to 677,946 vehicles but Genesis sales nearly halved. The Elantra and Tucson were the favorite Hyundai models in the US. In December 2018, Hyundai Motor America reported sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 65,721 units, a 3 percent increase in comparison with December 2017 and the best … Read more

In 2018, Volvo sales in the USA increased by a fifth to 98,263 cars – the highest numbers in a decade. The XC60 was the top-selling Volvo model in the US. In December 2018, Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 8,826 vehicles – a decrease of 8.8% compared to December 2017. However, … Read more

In 2018, BMW sales in the USA increased by 1.7% to 311,014 BMWs while Mini sales were down 7.3% to 43,684. The X3 was the top-selling BMW model in the US. In December 2018, sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 0.3 percent for a total of 34,357 compared to 34,253 vehicles sold in December 2017. … Read more