USA - The all-new Lincoln Continental has earned the highest award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

• All-new Lincoln Continental’s available Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection system earned a superior rating from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety; the sedan secured a good rating for its optional adaptive LED headlamps
• The 2017 Lincoln Continental achieved good ratings on all five crashworthiness tests
• Top Safety Pick+ is the agency’s highest award

The all-new Lincoln Continental has earned the highest award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety due to its available crash prevention system, along with the good rating achieved on crash tests and its optional adaptive LED headlamps. The 2017 Lincoln Continental, the flagship sedan of The Lincoln Motor Company, has secured the coveted Top Safety Pick+.

The car’s available Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection earned a superior rating. The system, which is designed to reduce the severity of and, in some cases, even eliminate frontal collisions – including those involving pedestrians – uses radar and camera technology to provide a collision warning to the driver. If the driver does not respond in time, it can automatically apply the vehicle brakes.

The Lincoln Continental, equipped with Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, avoided collisions in track tests at 12 mph and 25 mph. The system’s forward collision warning component also meets National Highway Traffic Safety Administration criteria.

The car’s available adaptive LED headlamps earned a good rating, providing ample lighting on a straightaway and on most curves. The headlamps use high-beam assist, a feature that automatically switches between high beams and low beams, depending on the presence of other vehicles.

Vehicles qualify for a Top Safety Pick+ if they have good ratings in five crashworthiness tests – small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints – plus an available front crash prevention system that earns a superior or advanced rating, and good or acceptable headlights. The Lincoln Continental delivered on all aspects. 

Volvo cars continues to grow throughout the world, and with new models this wil continue.

Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, remains firmly on course for another record year in retail sales after posting an 8.2 per cent increase for the first six months of the year. Total sales in the first half of 2017 amounted to 277,641 cars, compared with 256,563 cars a year earlier.

Global retail sales in June came in at 54,351 cars, an increase of 5.7 per cent compared with the same month last year.

Strong demand for the new 90 series cars continues to be an important factor in Volvo's positive sales performance, while the first-generation XC60 remains the best-selling model overall.

The United Kingdom recorded sales of 5,018 in June, up 4.0 per cent over the same month in 2016. Sales for the first half of 2017 amounted to 24,519 cars, an increase of 8.4 per cent versus the same period last year. The XC60 is the best-selling model in the UK so far this year, followed by the V40, XC90 and the V90.

Jon Wakefield, Managing Director of Volvo Car UK, said: "These fantastic figures are a result of all the hard work from everyone at Volvo Car UK and our dealer network, and show that we're well on track for another record-breaking year of sales and growth for Volvo in the UK."

The Asia Pacific region reported sales growth of 27.3 per cent in June to 13,769 cars. Sales in China, Volvo's largest market, increased by a very healthy 30.9 per cent to 10,113 cars.

For the first six months, growth in the Asia Pacific region amounted to 22.6 per cent, while China was up 27.6 per cent for the period. The result was supported by strong demand for the locally produced XC60, S60L and S90 models.

First-half sales in the EMEA region were up by 6.6 per cent to 164,128 cars sold, as the region continued to see strong demand for the new V90 and XC90, as well as the XC60. Strong-performing markets include Sweden, the United Kingdom, France and Germany. June sales in the region were up 3.9 per cent.

The Americas region reported sales of 41,277 cars for the first six months of 2017, of which 34,102 were in the United States. The most popular model in the region is the XC60, followed closely by the XC90.

Retail sales status (deliveries to end customers) for Volvo Car Group is as follows:

		June			January - June
		2016	2017	Change	2016	2017	Change
Region EMEA		30,482	31,678	3.9%	153,953	164,128	6.6%
	United Kingdom Sweden	4,824 7,228	5,018 7,246	4.0% 0.2%	22,629 36,455	24,519 38,724	8.4% 6.2%
Region Asia-Pacific		10,816	13,769	27.3%	57,568	70,584	22.6%
	China	7,727	10,113	30.9%	40,688	51,914	27.6%
Region Americas		9,876	8,651	-12.4%	43,412	41,277	-4.9%
	USA	8,588	7,303	-15.0%	36,654	34,102	-7.0%
Other		257	253	-1.6%	1,630	1,652	1.3%
TOTAL		51,431	54,351	5.7%	256,563	277,641	8.2%

Globally, the Volvo XC60 was the best-selling model in June, with 16,905 cars sold (2016: 15,536), followed by the Volvo V40/V40 Cross Country, with 9,434 cars sold (10,142). The XC90 was third, with 7,972 sold cars (8,280)

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 - HYUNDAI - Sales for June are seriously down, and will struggle to regain them.

• Retail Sales Up Year-Over-Year
• Tucson Sales Achieve a 39 Percent Increase Compared with June 2016
• Consumer Consideration of the Hyundai Brand at an All-Time High in 2017

Hyundai Motor America today reported June sales of Hyundai and Genesis branded vehicles of 54,507 units, a 19 percent decrease compared with the all-time June sales record set last year. Retail sales increased for the third straight month, up more than 1 percent in June, while a reduction in fleet sales led to the overall decline.

SALES BY BRAND

	June-17	June-16	2017 YTD	2016 YTD
Hyundai	52,894	67,511	336,441	374,060
Genesis	1,613	0	9,919	0
TOTAL	54,507	67,511	346,360	374,060

HYUNDAI BRAND HIGHLIGHTS

“June was the second month in a row we’ve cut back significantly on fleet sales and seen a rise in retail sales in an industry that is down on the year,” said Sam Brnovich, executive director, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. 

“Tucson continues to draw CUV buyers in its competitive segment and achieved another substantial increase in June. With Ioniq demand exceeding our expectations and the 2018 Sonata hitting dealers shortly, we are poised to close the year strong and pick up retail market share.”

• Accent sales lead the month, up 60 percent year-over-year with 5,028 sold
• Tucson sales are up 39 percent, totaling 10,000 sold
• Elantra retail sales up year-over-year
• Strong consumer demand for Ioniq continues with 1,406 sold
• Hyundai brand opinion at an all-time high in 2017

HYUNDAI MODELS

Vehicle	June-17	June-16	2017 YTD	2016 YTD
Accent	5,028	3,139	32,515	39,330
Azera	241	340	1,792	2,573
Elantra	13,297	22,414	100,252	96,306
Equus	2	131	19	1,035
Genesis	66	2,395	956	17,384
Santa Fe	12,586	18,337	60,012	57,436
Sonata	9,547	11,862	76,315	104,409
Tucson	10,000	7,193	51,707	42,664
Veloster	721	1,700	7,992	12,923
Ioniq	1,406	0	4,881	0

GENESIS BRAND HIGHLIGHTS

“In June, G90 was the top overall vehicle in AutoPacific’s Vehicle Satisfaction Awards and the Genesis brand was the highest ranked premium nameplate in J.D. Power IQS,” said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. market. “These recognitions are important indications that we are respecting our customers and delivering on our promise of a new luxury experience.”

GENESIS MODELS

Vehicle	June-17	June-16	2017 YTD	2016 YTD
G80	1,276	0	7,666	0
G90	337	0	2,253	0

USA SALES JUNE - GM - Sales were down by 3% but the crossover and commercial parts showed growth.

• Crossover retail sales up 23 percent on strength of Equinox
• Buick U.S. retail sales up 6 percent
• Commercial sales up 36 percent, for best June since 2006
• Lowest daily rental sales mix of any full-line automaker

General Motors (NYSE: GM) today reported June U.S. retail sales of 202,908 vehicles, down about 3 percent from the same period last year. However, in the fastest growing U.S. retail market segment, GM’s crossover retail sales were up 23 percent, due largely to the strength of Chevrolet Equinox, which were up 36 percent.  Buick’s U.S. retail sales were up 6 percent. 

GM’s U.S. Commercial sales were up 36 percent, for its best June since 2006.  Commercial and Government sales were 77 percent of GM’s fleet sales for the month.  U.S. daily rental sales were down nearly 11,000 vehicles or 54 percent in June, as planned.  

GM’s June total sales were 243,155 vehicles, down about 5 percent from the same period last year.

GM’s mid crossovers, compact crossovers and utilities were up a combined 22 percent on a U.S. retail sales basis compared to the same period last year. This strong performance was carried throughout the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac lineups:

• Chevrolet Suburban – up 9 percent
• Chevrolet Tahoe – up 15 percent
• Chevrolet Equinox - up 36 percent
• Chevrolet Traverse – up 71 percent
• Chevrolet Bolt EV – delivered 1,425 vehicles.
• Buick Enclave –up 10 percent
• Buick Encore – up 8 percent
• Buick Envision - up 101 percent
• GMC Acadia – up 25 percent
• Cadillac Escalade – up 14 percent
• Cadillac XT5 – up 29 percent

General Motors is in the midst of launching the most all-new crossover offerings into the U.S. market in its history. 

“Our crossover renaissance began last year with the introduction of the all-new GMC Acadia and Cadillac XT5, and continued this year with the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Equinox,” said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president of Sales Operations. “The all-new Equinox is off to a strong start and we will leverage that momentum as we introduce four additional crossovers in the second half of 2017.”

By the end of 2017, GM will offer customers the U.S. industry’s newest and broadest lineup of crossovers.

“U.S. total sales are moderating due to an industry-wide pull-back in daily rental sales, but key U.S. economic fundamentals clearly remain positive,” said Mustafa Mohatarem, GM chief economist. “Under the current economic conditions, we anticipate U.S. retail vehicle sales will remain strong for the foreseeable future.”

June Business Highlights (vs. June 2016)

• According to J.D Power PIN estimates, GM’s incentive spending as a percentage of average transaction prices (ATP) was 12.0 percent in June,  equal to our 2016 calendar year average, and lower than any domestic and many Asian competitors.
• ATPs were $35,657, up nearly $400 per vehicle.

First Half Highlights (vs. First Half 2016)

• GM’s U.S. retail sales are on pace with last year’s performance.
• Q2 incentive spend was about 12 percent, down two full percentage points from Q1.
• Q2 ATPs are up about $800 over Q1, due to a higher truck/crossover mix and lower incentives.
• Crossover retail sales were up 23 percent, the highest first half in GM history.
• Buick’s U.S. retail sales were up 8 percent.
• Commercial sales were up 8 percent, in a segment that’s down 5 percent.
• Government sales were up 1 percent, in a segment that’s down 9 percent.
• Daily rental sales were down nearly 31,000 vehicles or 21 percent.
• Daily rental sales mix was in a range of about 8 percent, the lowest among full-line automakers in the U.S. industry.
• Combined XT5 and SRX sales are up 18 percent year to date, the highest first half for Cadillac crossovers.
• Best Cruze retail sales since 2014.
• Best Volt retail sales in history.
• Best Colorado retail sales since 2005.
• Best Traverse retail sales in history.
• Best Acadia retail sales in history.

From an industry standpoint, GM expects the second half of 2017 will be stronger than the first half. Pickup and utility sales, GM’s strength, are expected to be stronger in the second half of the year.

June Brand Retail Highlights (vs. 2016)

Chevrolet

• Corvette and Cruze were up 4 percent and 3 percent, respectively.
• Colorado was up 3 percent.
• Equinox had its best June ever.
• Crossover sales were up 42 percent.
• Silverado total sales are up 2 percent and retail sales are up 1 percent.
• Best Silverado month of the year for total sales.

Buick

• Lacrosse was up 39 percent.
• Crossover sales were up 21 percent.

GMC

• ATPs were up $1,067 to $44,539.
• Best Denali month ever – over 31 percent of retail sales.

Cadillac

• CT6 was up 4 percent.
• ATPs were up $2,300 to $56,301.

Guidance on U.S. Vehicle Inventory Levels

• We anticipate we will end 2017 with approximately the same day supply of vehicles as we did at the end of 2016 with fewer cars and more trucks and crossovers in the mix.
• Pickup and utility sales, GM’s strength, are expected to be stronger in the second half of the year.
• We will continue to monitor the marketplace and will make additional production adjustments if needed.

USA SALES JUNE - VW - The german brand is back on track with sales increasing.

• June sales totaled 27,377 units, an increase of 15 percent over June 2016
• Year-to-date sales totaled 161,238, an increase of 8.2 percent over year-to-date 2016
• Sales of all-new Atlas totaled 2,413 units

Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 27,377 units delivered in June 2017, a 15 percent increase over June 2016. With 161,238 units delivered year-to-date in 2017, the company is reporting an increase of 8.2 percent in year-over-year sales.

June 2017 also marks the first full month of sales for the all-new, Chattanooga, Tenn.-built Atlas. Sales of the vehicle continue to grow as deliveries totaled 2,413 units. The all-new Tiguan will be available later this summer.

June 2017 Sales

	June 17	June 16	Yr/Yr% change	June 17  YTD	June 16 YTD	Yr/Yr% change
Golf	1,298	1,021	27.1%	7,170	6,080	17.9%
GTI	1,692	2,032	-16.7%	10,733	10,852	-1.1%
Golf R	216	286	-24.5%	2,326	2,570	-9.5%
e-Golf	232	248	-6.5%	1,887	1,455	29.7%
Golf SportWagen	2,442	1,019	139.6%	16,131	5,365	200.7%
Total Golf Family	5,880	4,606	27.7%	38,247	26,322	45.3%
Jetta Sedan	9,999	8,616	16.1%	55,495	58,275	-4.8%
Jetta SportWagen       (now Golf SportWagen)	n/a	1	-100.0%	n/a	4	-100.0%
Total Jetta	9,999	8,617	16.0%	55,495	58,279	-4.8%
Beetle Coupe	853	613	39.2%	4,954	3,683	34.5%
Beetle Convertible	734	492	49.2%	3,867	3,090	25.1%
Total Beetle	1,587	1,105	43.6%	8,821	6,773	30.2%
Eos*	n/a	n/a	n/a	1	387	-99.7%
Passat	5,267	5,992	-12.1%	35,137	32,813	7.1%
CC	98	168	-41.7%	919	1,681	-45.3%
Tiguan	1,747	3,066	-43.0%	16,965	20,556	-17.5%
Touareg	386	255	51.4%	1,630	2,203	-26.0%
Atlas	2,413	n/a	n/a	4,023	n/a	n/a
TOTAL	27,377	23,809	15.0%	161,238	149,014	8.20%

*Eos production ended in July 2015