2014 Year End U.S. Auto Sales by Brand, Corporations, etc..

[King T]

Mixed December Infiniti Sales Bring Automaker to Positive End of Year

2014 was an interesting year for Infiniti; one that ended on a bit of a downer. December Infiniti sales totaled 12,007 vehicles, which was down a fairly hefty 9.3% when compared to December of 2013. However, these sales were enough to help Infiniti end the year on a positive note, with a very slight sales increase from 2013 of 0.8%. That means a total of 117,300 Infiniti vehicles were sold in the US in 2014, compared to 116,455 in 2013.

While December seemed quite dire to certain Infiniti models (the QX50 and QX70 in particular were down 24.1% and 23.5% respectively), other models thrived. Sales of the Infiniti Q70 soared by 78.7% in December 2014, while the Q60 gained 42.4% in sales year-over-year. However, these were the only two models to end the month on a positive note; the rest of Infiniti’s lineup saw negative percentages across the board.

Even so, the automaker was able to come out on top in 2014, and with a whole new year ahead of it, one of Infiniti’s New Year’s resolutions is surely to be more successful in 2015.

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Originally Posted by ssrs2lt

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[King T]

Lincoln Builds Momentum from Improved Sales, New Vehicles and Launch in China

• Lincoln finished 2014 with total sales of almost 95,000 in North America, an increase of nearly 16 percent versus 2013 and the best sales result since 2008

• Sales improvement driven primarily by first-ever Lincoln MKC, Lincoln MKZ and new Lincoln Navigator

• Lincoln opened first stores in China, unveiled new ad campaign, launched Lincoln Black Label and announced 10-year exclusive collaboration with Revel® audio

The Lincoln Motor Company showed strong progress in 2014, with improved sales, new vehicles, the brand’s launch in China, introduction of Lincoln Black Label and an attention-grabbing ad campaign for the first-ever MKC featuring actor Matthew McConaughey.

Lincoln finished 2014 with retail sales of 94,474 in North America, a 16 percent increase versus 2013 and the brand’s best sales result since 2008. Further, the brand closed the year strongly, with sales of 26,686 vehicles in the fourth quarter, up 22 percent compared to 2013 and the best fourth quarter since 2007.

“Lincoln built momentum in 2014 – our new products and advertising campaigns have been warmly received,” said Kumar Galhotra, president of Lincoln. “We launched the brand in China, and are off to a promising start.”

Overall, Lincoln growth outpaced growth in the luxury segment by more than two-to-one.

Driving this double-digit improvement in sales were the firstever Lincoln MKC, the brand’s first small premium utility vehicle, the Lincoln MKZ midsize premium sedan and the new Lincoln Navigator large premium sports utility vehicle.

Lincoln MKC, which went on sale during the summer, tallied monthly sales of more than 2,000 in October, November and December, finishing the year with a total of 13,077 sold.

Lincoln MKZ sales improved 5 percent, with 2014 sales of 34,009 – its best since 2007. Demand for the MKZ hybrid remained strong, with sales representing 32 percent of total MKZ sales in 2014.

Lincoln Navigator, an additional vehicle to the four all-new Lincoln products promised by 2016, had an immediate impact. With exterior and interior enhancements, sales of the Lincoln Navigator rose 21 percent in 2014 compared to the previous year, doubling its retail share of the large luxury utility segment.

Mirroring the performance of the brand overall in the closing stages of the year, Navigator enjoyed its best fourth quarter since 2007 with sales of 4,545 units, which represents a 71 percent improvement versus last year. Overall, Navigator had sales of 10,433 for 2014.

Stores open in China
Following years of careful and exhaustive customer and business research, Lincoln in November and December opened its first nine stores in China – in Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Xi’an.

The brand is attracting new luxury customers in China through “The Lincoln Way.” This unique automotive ownership experience emphasizes exemplary and engaging customer service at every step of the process – shopping, buying and owning.

Lincoln MKZ and Lincoln MKC are the first vehicles on sale in China. Mirroring product launches in the United States, these first two entrants will be followed by Lincoln MKX, Lincoln Navigator and an all-new full-size luxury sedan.

Lincoln is projected to open 60 stores in 50 cities in China by 2016.

Lincoln Black Label debuts on MKZ and MKC
Lincoln Black Label, the highest expression of Lincoln quality, design and personal service, is available on Lincoln MKZ and Lincoln MKC.

The first generation of Lincoln Black Label design themes draws inspiration from a variety of sources – from fashion and food, to luxury travel and architecture. Each was purposely created to make driving a Lincoln a more personal, emotive experience. All themes showcase some of the finest automotive interior materials, including Alcantara®, exclusive leather and crafted woods or woods rare to the automotive industry.

A total of 32 dedicated Black Label dealers in six states will provide showroom space dedicated to serving Black Label customers. Lincoln plans to expand the network nationwide in late 2015.

Lincoln announces 10-year partnership with Revel audio
In December, Lincoln announced an exclusive, 10-year collaboration to add the premium sound of Revel® audio systems to the brand’s lineup.

The next-generation Lincoln MKX will be the first to offer Revel, and is poised to deliver levels of audio enjoyment previously reserved for ultra-high-end home systems.

Revel, Harman’s most premium loudspeaker brand, achieves its acclaimed performance by following a philosophy that embraces science and technology as a means to advance the state of the art in an authentic and natural way.

“The year 2014 was an important one for Lincoln because we made progress in multiple areas. We look forward to further strengthening the brand in 2015 and beyond with more products and initiatives to serve luxury customers in the United States, China and beyond,” said Galhotra.

Lincoln’s Turnaround: 2014 Sales Up-Is it the McConaughey Bump?

A few years ago, the executives at the Lincoln Motor Company came up with a plan to transform the now 98-year old brand and give its luxury cars some new life. New models have bowed and with 2014 in the books, Lincoln is beginning to look on its way to achieving that dramatic turnaround.

Last year saw Lincoln’s overall sales surge 15.6 percent, up to 94,474 vehicles total, marking the brand’s best year since 2008, and largest percentage gain of the past decade. The MKZ sedan lead the marque in sales, notching a 5.1 percent increase to 34,009 units, followed by the MKX crossover at 23,995 vehicles, and the newly released MKC with 13,077 sold (all within the past eight months).

“To be up almost 16 percent – a little more than double the pace of the luxury industry – is really gratifying,” notes Lee Jelenic, Lincoln’s marketing manager. “We are the fastest growing full-line luxury brand, and that means a lot to us.”

Lincoln, which has in the past found it hard to differentiate itself from parent Ford, has found a winner in the MKZ and an X-factor in actor Matthew McConaughey.

The McConaughey bump

Surely you’ve seen the commercials, or at least the spoofs. Ever since McConaughey appeared in the TV advertising launch campaign for the MKC, Lincoln has seen its metrics skyrocket. The ads pulled 14 million extra impressions online, doubled website traffic (at some points even quadrupled), and generated increased leads across the entire Lincoln model range.

“It’s been great. We didn’t set out looking for a celebrity spokesperson but the stars kind of aligned, and it really worked out with Matthew,” mentions Jelenic. “When you’re transforming yourself as a brand you have the unique chance to retell your story. He is the perfect voice to tell our story.”

The subsequent ads for the MKZ have performed well also, netting hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube alone. MKC sales peaked last month with 2,310 vehicles, as did the brand overall with 9,690 total units sold in December, its best closeout since 2009.

Also: Kelley Blue Book Besy Buy Awards of 2015

Revitalization and Expansion

In the case of mapping out a resurgent Lincoln, growth meant going where the buyers were. “We were placing our bets where the bulk of traffic is in the industry,” says Jelenic. “We started with the MKZ because the premium C and D segments are the largest, so it made sense to go there first.”

The MKC crossover followed, and the newly revealed 2016 MKX marks the third new entry from the division, the latter two staking out the growing small/midsize luxury crossover segment. For the wheels to keep turning though, this duo will need to become big sellers, as more buyers transition to CUVs.

Part of the marque’s revitalization includes uplifting brand persona, a job which Lincoln’s new Black Label experience looks to achieve. Black Label offers buyers both exclusive vehicle trim levels and member privileges, including a concierge-style buying and maintenance experiences. Currently, the service is available in six states and 32 dealerships, though it will extend nationwide later in 2015.

The transformation won’t just stay domestic either. This past year, Lincoln entered into the expanding Chinese market with the intention of opening eight dealerships by year’s end. A total of nine opened their doors and Lincoln plans 60 more stores by 2016. Currently only the MKZ and MKC are offered, though the lineup will expand to include the MKX, Navigator, and an incoming new full-size sedan. Lincoln hopes these models and future products will help achieve 300,000 global sales by 2020.

Luxury segment hot

While Lincoln’s year over year growth was sizable, so were some of its competitors’. Audi’s US sales grew 15.2 percent (182,011 vehicles), followed by Lexus at 13.7 percent (311,389), as well as an 11.4 percent gain by Buick (228,963).

Buick’s Regal and Acura’s new TLX made inroads on the MKZ last year, which overtook the slumping Cadillac ATS, though all four lag behind the premium compact segment’s top selling BMW 3-series, Mercedes C-Class, and Lexus IS. A new face brought renewed life to the Navigator in late 2014 (10,433 sold), however it still has ground to make up on its Cadillac Escalade cross-town rival (30,522). The current MKS full-size sedan is not long of this world.

“In the last two years we’ve seen our customer get younger, become wealthier, and more educated,” says Jelenic. This new product timeline and changing demographic comes as no mere coincidence.

[King T]

Jaguar Land Rover Reports U.S. Sales for December 2014

-Jaguar Land Rover U.S. December sales increase 2 percent for best December since 2006
-Jaguar up 9 percent on growth of F-TYPE for best December since 2005
-In December, the Range Rover Evoque hits new all-time monthly high of 1,426 units, up 20 percent from December, 2013
-Jaguar Land Rover 2014 full year U.S. sales increases to 67,238 units from 66,962 units in 2013
-For full year 2014, Land Rover brand increases 3 percent to setnew U.S. annual sales record of 51,465 units.
-For 2014, Jaguar F-TYPE delivers an annual sales increase of 83 percent on growth of both coupe and convertible.

(MAHWAH, NJ) - January 5, 2015 - Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported December 2014 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales reached 5,754 units statistically unchanged from 5,764 units in December 2013; Jaguar sales were 1,683 units, up 9 percent from 1,544 units in December 2013. Jaguar Land Rover North America December U.S. sales for both brands hit 7,437 units, a 2 percent increase from 7,308 units in December 2013.

For the full year 2104, Jaguar Land Rover U.S. sales were up with 67,238 units sold in 2014 compared to 66,962 in 2013. For the full year 2014 the Land Rover brand established an all-time annual high for U.S. sales of 51,465.

"We are very pleased Jaguar Land Rover finished 2014 with continued demand for our newest models from both brands and set a new U.S. record for the Land Rover brand," said Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO of Jaguar Land Rover North America. "Our organization and retailers now look to 2015 to build on this success and launch the Land Rover Discovery Sport as well as new versions of popular models including the 16 MY Range Rover Sport SVR and the 16 MY Jaguar F-TYPE with available all-wheel drive and manual transmission."

U.S. BRAND HIGHLIGHTS

Land Rover
For the month of December, Land Rover sales hit its highest monthly sales total of the year with 5,754 units sold. The Range Rover Evoque hit 1,426 units in December, increasing 20 percent and establishing a new all-time U.S. monthly sales record for the SUV.

For the full year 2014, Land Rover brand U.S. sales reached a new all-time high of 51,465 units. Full year sales were led by the brand volume leader Range Rover Sport with 17,897 sales up 12 percent; Range Rover with 12,830 sales up 5 percent and Range Rover Evoque with 12,440 sales up 9 percent.

Jaguar
For the month of December, Jaguar increased 9 percent to 1,683, its highest monthly sales total of the year, led by a 142 percent increase of the Jaguar F-TYPE to 448 units.

For the full year 2014, Jaguar is down 7 percent, ending the year with 15,773 units sold-slightly off of the significantly-increased 2013 sales pace that ended with 16,952 units sold.

In 2014 Jaguar launched one new model, the coupe version of the Jaguar F-TYPE. For the full year, Jaguar F-TYPE coupe and convertible sales hit 4,112 sales, up 83 percent from 2,250 convertible units in 2013. In 2015, the 16 MY Jaguar F-TYPE will newly be available with options of all-wheel drive and a manual transmission.

Land Rover Breaks U.S. Sales Records With High-End Models, Discovery Sport Is Almost Here

• 51,465 Land Rovers sold in America in 2014

• Two top tier models account for six out of every ten Land Rover sales

• Discovery Sport expected to be volume model

2014 was a record-setting year for the Land Rover brand in the United States, and the brand accomplished this feat even though the majority of Land Rover sales were generated by upper-crust Range Rover vehicles.

With the Discovery Sport set to arrive shortly in place of the oft-rejected LR2 (née Freelander), the potential for greater growth at the Land Rover brand becomes much more apparent.

60% of Land Rover sales in the U.S. in 2014 were produced by the Range Rover Sport (base price: $63,350) and Range Rover (base price: $83,495). The Range Rover Evoque, a very premium-priced small luxury utility, was the brand’s third-ranked vehicle. The Evoque was responsible for nearly a quarter of all Land Rover sales, more than the LR2 and LR4 combined.


Combined sales of the Range Rover trio rose 9% to 43,167. Land Rover sold more Range Rover Sports than at any time since 2006, its first full year on sale. Range Rover sales rose to a nine-year high. Range Rover Evoque volume increased for the third consecutive year. 34,990 Evoques have been sold since the nameplate went on sale in the U.S. early in the fourth-quarter of 2011.

Regardless of status – luxury, premium, upmarket, volume, mainstream, niche – it’s very unusual to see a brand ignited by its most costly models. At BMW, for example, the brand’s two entry-level car lines and two entry-level utilities account for 61% of U.S. sales.

Look at Mazda on the opposite side of the coin: only 23% of its sales are produced by its flagship sedan and top-tier crossover, the 6 and CX-9. At Audi, it’s the A3, A4, Q3, and Q5 that do the heavy lifting (to the tune of 59% of all Audi USA sales), not the A6, A7, A8, R8, and Q7, which account for only 31% of Audi sales.

Thus, if Land Rover’s top-tier Range Rover models continue to steadily increase their popularity but are finally joined by an entry-level variant that bears a traditional portion of the burden, Land Rover’s record-setting sales accumulation is likely to expand at a much faster pace than it did in 2014.

Overall new vehicle sales rose 6% and SUV/crossover sales were up 12%. Land Rover, which did indeed sell more SUVs than at any time in its history, only posted a 3% year-over-year improvement. Even if Discovery Sport sales begin at mid-pack levels in the small luxury utility vehicle arena – 20,000 annual U.S. sales, for instance – and the brand’s other models failed to increase their volume, Land Rover could still potentially sell more than 65,000 vehicles in 2015. Who knows, diesel engines might help, too.

[King T]

Porsche Sets U.S. Sales Record in 2014, sales jump 11%

Porsche Cars North America Inc. set a new sales record in 2014, boosted by the popularity of the Panamera and Macan.

The Atlanta-based exclusive U.S. importer of Porsche cars and SUVs sold 47,007 vehicles last year -- up 11.1 percent over 42,323 in 2013.

"For the third consecutive year, PCNA set a new annual retail sales record by a double digit margin," said PCNA Chief Operating Officer Joe Lawrence, in a statement. "We will use this momentum to continue success in 2015."

By comparison, 42,323 Porsches were sold in 2013 and the 2014 sales represent an 11.1 per cent increase. The main contributing factor for the increase in U.S. Porsche sales was the introduction of the ‘entry-level’ Porsche Macan crossover.

Sales in 2014 by vehicle:

-Boxster/Cayman-- 7,292, down 8.3%
-911/918-- 10,529, up 0.8%
-Cayenne-- 16,205, down 12.4%
-Panamera-- 5,740, up 5.9%
-Macan-- 7,241, N/M

[PoorMansCamaro]

Thanks for the thread OP! The only one i'm slightly surprised at is Audi. I would think they would have sold more. it seems every other car in every parking lot I go to, is an Audi.

[King T]

Maserati Sold 36,500 Cars Worldwide in 2014, Best Year in 100 Year History. U.S. Maserati's Largest Market

RECORD SALES IN 2014

In 2014, Maserati sold approximately 36,500 cars worldwide, an increase of 136% compared to 2013 and almost 6 times the sales figure for 2012. There was growth in all the main markets in which Maserati operates: the major milestone was achieved thanks to the sales volumes generated by the Ghibli, the brand's first E segment executive saloon, followed by the Quattroporte, the luxury flagship saloon, and the exclusive range of GranTurismo and GranCabrio sports cars.

23,500 Ghiblis were delivered to the network, while the figure for the Quattroporte was 9,500 units. The total was completed by 3,500 units of the GranTurismo and GranCabrio models.

The American market, with 14,690 units and growth of 110% compared to 2013, confirmed its status as Maserati's biggest market in 2014, with sales boosted by the Ghibli and Quattroporte versions equipped with the 410 HP Twin Turbo engine and Q4 all-wheel drive.

The second largest market in terms of volume was China, with 9,400 units and growth of 148% compared to 2013; the best-selling Quattroporte and Ghibli versions were those with 330 HP Twin Turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.

In spite of the widespread economic instability, Europe also recorded a large rise of 153% compared to 2013, with no fewer than 6,360 units sold. The market leading Quattroporte and Ghibli versions were the rear wheel drive versions with the 275 HP V6 Turbo Diesel engine.

Performance in the Asia-Pacific area (excluding China) was excellent, with 4,000 units, representing a 206% increase over 2013.

The results achieved in the Middle East were also very impressive, with 2,050 units sold and a growth of 144% compared to 2013.

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2014 Was Bentley's Best-Ever Year with 11,020 Sales Worldwide, U.S. Remains Largest Market

2014 was a record breaking year for Bentley, with sales reaching 11,020 units, 9 percent more than the 10,120 cars sold in 2013.

Bentley says the significant sales increase is due to the launch of new models like the Continental GT V8 S and GT Speed coupe and convertible, as well as the Flying Spur V8.

Strong demand came from the key regions of the Americas, China, Europe and Middle East, with the Americas region retaining its position as Bentley’s number one market. China closed the gap and ranked second among Bentley’s largest customer regions.


Bentley doesn’t give a breakdown of sales for individual markets but says the Americas, which is dominated by the U.S., had the most sales when it comes to regions. The Americas region accounted for 29 percent of total global deliveries, closing the year with 3,186 deliveries, up from 3,140 in 2013.

Bentley sold 2,670 cars in China, compared with 2,191 units in 2013.

Deliveries in Europe were up by 4 percent, with 1,539 cars handed over to customers. In its home market, the UK, Bentley delivered 1,387 cars, up from 1,381 cars in 2013. This means that 87 percent of Bentley’s production went to export in 2014.

The Middle East and Asia Pacific regions saw record high deliveries last year. In the Middle East, Bentley delivered 1,263 cars, up 7 percent over 2013’s 1,185 units, thanks to strong demand for the Mulsanne flagship model. In Asia Pacific, deliveries rose by a staggering 48 percent on the previous year, with 669 cars delivered in 2014 against 452 cars the year before.

Finally, Japan sales rose 5 percent, with deliveries totaling 306 cars (291 cars in 2013).

“We delivered more cars than ever before, and we now operate in more markets than at any point in our 96 year history, a perfect example of our truly international appeal,” Bentley CEO Wolfgang Dürheimer said in a statement. “And this as we embark on a milestone year for the company, in which we are working to deliver the world’s first luxury SUV, and set our sights beyond this and to the future to try and maintain this significant period of success.”

That future could include some interesting new models. One that is almost certain is a new Mulsanne convertible based on Bentley’s recent Grand Convertible Concept. Another is likely to be a new sporty model, possibly forming a new entry point for the brand. And, speaking with Autocar, Dürheimer said that continued strong demand for SUVs shows potential for a second, smaller SUV in Bentley’s lineup, although he also said that it was just one of a lot of different possibilities.

[King T]

Rolls-Royce Sells Record 4,063 Cars In 2014

Rolls-Royce is celebrating its fifth-straight year of record sales, with the British ultra-luxury marque managing to deliver 4,063 cars in 2014, up roughly 12 percent on the 3,630 cars it delivered in 2013. This is the highest level of sales for Rolls-Royce in its 111-year history, although it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise considering Rolls-Royce now has more models than ever and is operating in more markets than ever too. A total of 127 dealerships are now in operation and further expansion is planned for 2015.

Incredibly, Rolls-Royce is the brand with the most sales for vehicles priced higher than 200,000 euros (approximately $238,500). Most of the sales were driven by strong orders for the Ghost and Wraith, the latter of which enjoyed its first full year on the market in 2014. The previous year was also the first in which every Phantom was ordered with some form of personalization, with a majority of Ghost and Wraith models also being worked over by the men and women at the Rolls-Royce Bespoke personalization department.

Looking at sales by region, North America was the biggest buyer of Rolls-Royce cars (up 30 percent on the previous period), followed by the Middle East (up 20 percent) and then Europe (up 40 percent). The single biggest market was the U.S., followed by China and then the United Arab Emirates. The top dealership was Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Abu Dhabi.

Rolls-Royce plans to continue growing its sales, but in a balanced and sustainable way. The brand recently added a new technology and logistics center near its headquarters in Goodwood, England and its CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös has confirmed that a new SUV model is on the way.

(Press Release)


ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS CELEBRATES FIFTH SUCCESSIVE SALES RECORD

-4,063 cars delivered to customers in 2014 (+12%).
-Fifth consecutive record year and the highest sales in the marque’s 111-year history.
-Reaffirmation of leadership of super-luxury segment (>Euro 200,000 net).
-Bespoke personalisation at highest-ever levels.
-North America tops regional figures, ahead of the Middle East, Europe and China.
-United States is biggest individual market.
-200 new jobs created over the past two years.
-Major expansion underway in Southern England.
-Results reaffirm Rolls-Royce’s status as the world’s leading super-luxury goods manufacturer.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has today revealed record sales results for a fifth consecutive year, with 4,063 cars sold globally during 2014. This exceptional result means that sales have more than quadrupled since 2009.

Strong sales were reported worldwide, with double-digit growth in most regions, North America (up 30%), the Middle East (up 20%) and Europe (up 40%). The United States remained the company’s most significant individual market. Rolls-Royce’s home market, the United Kingdom, is the company’s fourth largest individual market (up 13%).

Europe saw strong growth in a number of markets with Germany up by 30%, while in Asia Pacific, Australia grew by 75%, Japan by 60% and Korea 20%. In the Middle East, highlights included Bahrain (up 50%), Kuwait (up 45%) and Oman (up 27%). Emerging markets such as Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Vietnam all showed promising growth.

The best-selling Rolls-Royce dealership in 2014 was Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Abu Dhabi. As part of the marque’s commitment to long-term sustainable growth, six new dealerships were opened in 2014, including Mexico City, Calgary, Canada and Gold Coast, Australia. A total of 127 dealerships are now in operation and further expansion is planned for 2015.

Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars said, “This fifth consecutive record year saw Rolls-Royce Motor Cars break through the 4,000 car sales level for the first time in its 111-year history. The result confirms that our strategy of balanced, sustainable and profitable growth is delivering and that Rolls-Royce remains the world’s leading luxury goods brand. This extraordinary success has been built on strong foundations: pinnacle products, dedicated people and a commitment to ensuring a balanced global sales picture.”

Sales were driven by strong orders for Ghost Series II, launched in November, and Wraith, which enjoyed its first full year of sales, while the incomparable Phantom remains the company’s pinnacle product.

Bespoke Collections including Waterspeed, Pinnacle Travel and Metropolitan, and unique creations such as the Maharaja Phantom Drophead Coupé contributed to Rolls‑Royce sustaining its leadership of the industry in the area of individualisation. In 2014, Rolls‑Royce once again sold more cars in the +Euros 200,000 net segment than any other manufacturer.

2014 also marked the first year in which every Phantom, and the great majority of Ghost and Wraith models, left the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood in West Sussex, England with significant Bespoke personalisation. A record number of customers spent personal one-on-one time with Rolls-Royce’s Bespoke design consultants commissioning their personalised vehicles.

To meet such strong demand, particularly for Bespoke cars, the company has created over 200 new permanent jobs in the past 18 months. More than 1,500 people are now employed at the Home of Rolls-Royce.

Further evidence of Rolls-Royce’s commitment to expansion in Great Britain came in September when the company announced plans for its new Technology and Logistics Centre at Bognor Regis, close to Goodwood. Construction of the new 30,000m2 facility, which is due to open in 2016, is well underway and around 200 new and existing staff in technical and logistics roles will be employed at the Centre.

Business Secretary, Vince Cable said, “Rolls-Royce motor cars are famous throughout the world with increasing numbers now exported abroad. The skill and dedication of its workers here in Britain has led to another very successful year.”

“The UK’s automotive industry is thriving with a new car rolling off the production line every 20 seconds, and increasing levels of investment that’s helping to secure local jobs. Through our industrial strategy we are backing companies like Rolls-Royce Motor Cars as they go from strength to strength, giving them the right environment to invest with confidence and create high-skilled jobs".

[BMR Sales]

Good Stuff - Thanks for putting the Time into this

[derklug]

It's funny that you are more apt to see a new Maserati than a new Smart car. Volkswagon just can't seem to get traction here, their poor reliability doesn't help.

[King T]

Originally Posted by BMR Sales

Good Stuff - Thanks for putting the Time into this

Thanks! I always like to see stuff like this, just thought I would make it convenient for everyone else to see it all at once

[King T]

Lamborghini Sales In 2014 Finally Eclipse 2008’s Record. USA Confirms Its Position As Largest Single Market.

It may have taken six years, but Lamborghini can now finally proclaim that it has beaten its previous sales record of 2,430 cars set in 2008 during the height of the global financial crisis. Over the course of 2014, the Italian marque managed to move 2,530 units, with sales up in virtually all markets.

Incredibly, the result represents a 19 percent gain on the 2,121 cars Lamborghini sold in 2013. This is almost entirely due to the introduction of the Gallardo-replacing Huracán, which has proven to be a hot seller.

Since its market introduction last summer, Lamborghini took in approximately 3,300 orders for the Huracán for the year ending December 31, 2014 and managed to deliver 1,137 of these. The flagship Aventador also continues to be popular, with 1,128 of the coupe and roadster models delivered during 2014.

Also during 2014, Lamborghini delivered its final 265 Gallardos, bringing the car’s total run over its life to 14,022 units.

Lamborghini doesn’t give a breakdown of sales for individual markets but says the U.S. remained its single-biggest market. China followed closely behind.

‘‘In 2014, Lamborghini delivered a very satisfying performance, confirming again the strength of our brand, product and commercial strategy,’’ Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann said in a statement.

Unfortunately, there has been no mention of plans for the on again/off again Lamborghini SUV. The last we heard, Lamborghini parent company Audi is still considering whether the vehicle should be built. Although previously confident of the vehicle’s performance in the marketplace, managers are now reportedly concerned that deteriorating economic conditions in key markets like Russia and the Middle East may hurt its potential.

(Press Release)


Lamborghini increases worldwide sales for the fourth year in a row.

-The new Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 has been introduced successfully to the markets worldwide collecting more than 3,300 orders

-USA confirms its position as largest single market

-Balanced presence across the three regions EMEA, America and Asia Pacific

Sant'Agata Bolognese, 01-12-2015 -- In the year 2014 Automobili Lamborghini set a new sales record in its history. With 2,530 cars delivered to customers the company achieved a new milestone not only for sales, but also for brand and product.

''In 2014, Lamborghini delivered a very satisfying performance, confirming again the strength of our brand, product and commercial strategy,'' said Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.

With 130 dealers serving 48 countries, in 2014 worldwide deliveries to customers increased from 2,121 to 2,530 units. This represents a sales growth of 19% compared to the previous year.

''We increased sales in all our major regions'', continued Winkelmann. ''Our biggest markets are the USA and Greater China. They are followed by the Middle East, UK, Japan and Germany which each registered significant growth in 2014.''

Lamborghini is a global brand and sales distribution is well-balanced among the three regions EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), America and Asia Pacific which count approximately for one third of global sales each.

The twelve cylinder model Aventador LP 700-4 in both, Coupé and Roadster version, was delivered to customers in 1,128 units (1,001 in 2013, +13%) and thus beat again all records of V12 model sales in Lamborghini's history.

The ten cylinder model Huracán LP 610-4 had its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show 2014 and has established itself as an extremely successful super sports car with more than 3,300 orders collected until the end of the year 2014. Since the start of the market introduction in the middle of the year, 1,137 units were delivered to customers.

The Lamborghini Gallardo, with a total of 14,022 units by far the most-built Lamborghini ever, was delivered to customers in its last 265 units.

The year 2014 was clearly the year of the Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4. With the newly-developed ten cylinder super sports car, the successor to the highly successful Gallardo, Automobili Lamborghini has redefined the benchmark in the segment. With its pure and absolute design, breathtaking dynamics and excellent quality, the Huracán delivers an unparalleled sports car experience.

Starting from 2015 onwards, the new Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo, presented in summer 2014, will debut on international racetracks in all three of the brand's one-make series - the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo in Europe, Asia and North America.

And with the Huracán GT3, which will be presented at the end of January 2015, Lamborghini's Motorsports department Squadra Corse has taken the next step towards development and production of a race car for one of the most demanding and prestigious international categories. Starting from the 2015 season, the Huracán GT3 will be among the protagonists of the Blancpain Endurance Series, which is anticipated to race at five venues in Europe including the famous 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.

With the Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4, instead, Automobili Lamborghini gave an outlook into the future and unveiled its first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology demonstrator at the 2014 Paris Mondial de l'Automobile. Clearly a Lamborghini, Asterion is a conceptual car housing a plug-in hybrid powertrain designed to Lamborghini objectives: The Asterion defines a solution to significantly reduce CO2 emissions through technologies available today, guaranteeing the unique Lamborghini driving feel with smooth and reactive driveability and superior power.