Light vehicle sales were up 6.6% in June 2011 compared to June 2010, and the domestic automakers are pursuing their sales lead. In 2011, Ford is still the bestselling brand, followed by a battle for second place between General Motors and Chrysler.
In June, Nissan managed to increase their sales by 47% compared to the same period last year. Porsche (+34%), Chrysler (+27%), MINI (+30%), Land Rover (+21%), Kia (+21%), Audi (+20%) and Mitsubishi (+19%) also recorded strong year-over-year sales increases.
On the other hand, a limited supply of vehicles seems to be taking its toll on several Japanese brands, such as Lexus (-37%), Toyota (-27%), Infiniti (-25%), Acura (-21%) and Honda (-19%).
Other June sales highlights:
BMW & MINI: Best month ever
Chrysler: 19th consecutive month of sales growth; Ram pickup sales up 26%, Journey sales up 34%, record month for Wrangler (2,116 units)
Ford: best June results in 22 years; Mustang sales up 40%, Edge sales up 56%, Explorer sales up 85%
Hyundai: Sold more cars in June than any other brand, record sales for Elantra (3,502 units) and Elantra Touring (1,473 units);
Kia: Best month ever, 30th consecutive month in a row of sales growth, Sorento sales up 42%, Sportage sales up 200%
Nissan: Best month ever, record sales for Altima (3,394 units);
Subaru: Best month ever
In June, Nissan managed to increase their sales by 47% compared to the same period last year. Porsche (+34%), Chrysler (+27%), MINI (+30%), Land Rover (+21%), Kia (+21%), Audi (+20%) and Mitsubishi (+19%) also recorded strong year-over-year sales increases.
On the other hand, a limited supply of vehicles seems to be taking its toll on several Japanese brands, such as Lexus (-37%), Toyota (-27%), Infiniti (-25%), Acura (-21%) and Honda (-19%).
Other June sales highlights:
BMW & MINI: Best month ever
Chrysler: 19th consecutive month of sales growth; Ram pickup sales up 26%, Journey sales up 34%, record month for Wrangler (2,116 units)
Ford: best June results in 22 years; Mustang sales up 40%, Edge sales up 56%, Explorer sales up 85%
Hyundai: Sold more cars in June than any other brand, record sales for Elantra (3,502 units) and Elantra Touring (1,473 units);
Kia: Best month ever, 30th consecutive month in a row of sales growth, Sorento sales up 42%, Sportage sales up 200%
Nissan: Best month ever, record sales for Altima (3,394 units);
Subaru: Best month ever