Official release from www.acuranews.com:

Acura Announces January Sales Increase; TL Up 43 Percent
Acura sales up 5.3 percent

02/01/2012 – TORRANCE, Calif.

Acura posted January sales of 8,381 an increase of 5.3 percent compared to January 2011.

“With inventory still building to optimal levels, 2012 is off to a good start,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. “After the successful launch of the RDX Prototype and the ILX and NSX Concepts at the Detroit Auto Show, strong January sales and the buzz surrounding Acura’s Super Bowl commercial, the Acura brand has real momentum going forward.”

Total car sales reported 4,582 units, up 24.1 percent versus January 2011, with the TL posting 2,283 units and the TSX 2,266 units, up 43.4 and 16.7 percent respectively. The MDX was Acura’s best selling model with 2,861 sales for the month, down 8.5 percent. Total truck sales tallied 3,799 units, down 11 percent.

[Source: Acura]

Official release from www.acuranews.com:

Acura Announces December and Year End Sales Results
MDX Again Leads Monthly Sales, But Overall Sales Still Led by Sedans

01/04/2012 – TORRANCE, Calif.

As a challenging 2011 came to a close, the MDX luxury SUV again led Acura monthly sales with 4,588 units sold, down 22.1 percent based on Daily Selling Rate* (DSR). Total monthly sales for Acura were 13,129 units (down 15.2 percent) while year-to-date** sales totaled 123,299 (down 8.0 percent).

“As we close the chapter on a tough year, Acura will start off 2012 strong with the debut of three all-new products at the North American International Auto Show, including the next generation NSX,” said Jeff Conrad, Acura vice president of sales. “Although we still had low inventory in December, our production levels are now back to normal. With a great line-up of products and all-new ILX and RDX models coming in the spring, 2012 will be a very good year for Acura.”

The next best selling Acura light truck was the RDX crossover SUV with 1,576 units sold, up 2.3 percent. Acura light truck sales totaled 6,250 (down 18.6 percent) while total car sales were 6,879 (down 11.9 percent).

Acura’s TSX sports sedan led December car sales with 3,546 units sold, down 19.3 percent. The TL performance luxury sedan was Acura’s next best selling car with sales with 3,283 units, down 0.2 percent.

For media information and high-resolution photos of all Acura vehicles, please visit www.acuranews.com. For consumer information, please visit www.acura.com.

*The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 27 selling days for both December 2011 and for December 2010. **Year-to-date sales based on 307 days for December 2011 and 306 days for December 2010.

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Official release from www.acuranews.com:

Acura Announces November 2011 Sales Results
MDX Leads Monthly Sales, But Car Sales Still Best For Acura

12/01/2011 – TORRANCE, Calif.

In a continuing trend, the MDX luxury SUV remained Acura’s best selling model in November with 3,308 units sold, down 24.2 percent based on Daily Selling Rate* (DSR). Acura light truck sales were 4,761 (down 17.3 percent) while total car sales were 5,148 (down 4.7 percent). Total sales for Acura were 9,909 units (down 11.2 percent) while year-to-date** sales totaled 110,170 (down 7.1 percent).

In October, Acura’s best selling car was the TSX sports sedan with 2,691 units sold which was a record for November sales. The TL performance luxury sedan closely followed the TSX in sales with 2,412 units sold, down 4.8 percent.

While light truck sales were led by the MDX luxury SUV, the RDX crossover SUV was Acura’s next best selling light truck with 1,326 units sold, an increase of 7.6 percent.

For media information and high-resolution photos of all Acura vehicles, please visit www.acuranews.com. For consumer information, please visit www.acura.com.

*The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 25 selling days for November 2011 and 24 selling days for November 2010.
**Year-to-date sales based on 280 days for November 2011 and 279 days for November 2010.

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Official release from www.acuranews.com:

Acura Announces October 2011 Sales Results
Strong TSX Sales Help Acura Sedans Edge Out Light Trucks

11/01/2011 – TORRANCE, Calif.

The MDX luxury SUV remained Acura’s best selling model, yet Acura sedan sales edged out light truck sales in October. Acura total car sales for October were 5,661, up 6.0 percent based on daily selling rate* while total light truck sales were 5,454, up 3.6 percent. Total sales for Acura were 11,115 units (a 4.8 percent increase) while year-to-date sales totaled 100,261— down 6.6 percent.

“Despite tight inventories, October sales exceeded last year’s strong pace,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. “However, due to parts shortages related to flooding in Thailand, 2011 continues to be a very challenging year.”

In October, Acura’s best selling model was once again the MDX luxury SUV with sales of 3,691 units, down 2.8 percent. The RDX crossover SUV was Acura’s next best selling light truck with 1,632 units sold, up 27.6 percent.

With help from the new TSX sport wagon, Acura car sales were led by the TSX sports sedan with 2,977 units sold (up 37.3 percent) which is a new October sales record. Closely following the TSX in sales was the TL performance luxury sedan with sales of 2,662 units, down 9.1 percent.

For media information and high-resolution photos of all Acura vehicles, please visit www.acuranews.com. For consumer information, please visit www.acura.com.

*The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 26 selling days for October 2011 and 27 selling days for October 2010.

Year-to-date sales based on 255 days for October 2011 and 225 days for October 2010.

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Official release from www.acuranews.com: 

Acura Announces September 2011 Sales Results

10/03/2011 – TORRANCE, Calif.

Acura posted September sales of 10,010, a decrease of 6.6 percent compared to September 2010, based on the daily selling rate*. Year-to-date sales totaled 89,146 units, down 7.9 percent versus last year.

“Despite challenges, Acura had a strong month,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. “As inventory levels and vehicle logistics return to normal, we are confident sales will continue to improve for the remainder of the year.”

Total car sales were up 13 percent with TSX as the top selling Acura model posting 3,112 units, an increase of 37.9 percent compared to last year. The TL reported 2,507 sales for the month, down 0.3 percent. MDX sales totaled 2,925 units, down 28.3 percent, and were limited by weather-related shipping delays.

For media information and high-resolution photos of all Acura vehicles, please visit www.acuranews.com. For consumer information, please visit www.acura.com.

* The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 25 selling days for September 2011 and 25 days for September 2010. Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 229 days for 2011 and 228 days for 2010. All percentages reflect DSR.

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Official release from Honda Canada:

Honda Canada Reports September Sales Results

MARKHAM, ON, Oct. 3, 2011 /CNW/ – Combined September sales of 11,109 units by the Honda and Acura divisions represented a 19 per cent decrease over last year’s sales.  The Honda Automobile Division reported September sales of 9,468 units, down 22 per cent from last year. The Acura Division reported September sales of 1,641 units, up 12 per cent over last year.

“Although our Acura sales were up by 12 per cent in September led by near-record sales of the Canadian-built MDX and a 63 per cent increase in sales of the redesigned Acura TL, Honda sales were affected by a 21 per cent decline for Civic due to the shortage of key components from Japan for the new Civic,” said Jerry Chenkin, executive vice president of Honda Canada Inc.

“While most of our vehicles have been at full production for about a month, our top sales volume model – Civic – is just now returning to full production, leaving a huge backlog in our dealers’ inventory.  October and November supply of Civics will steadily improve, in time for Canadians to take advantage of some of the best value propositions for Civic ever offered, in addition to similar programs for the entire Honda and Acura lineup.”

Honda Canada Inc. has sold more than 3.4 million Honda and Acura passenger cars and light-duty trucks in Canada since 1973.  More than 97 per cent of Honda and Acura vehicles sold in Canada in September were produced at the company’s assembly plants in North America, up from 95 per cent for the same month last year.

[Source: Honda Canada, CNW]

Acura Announces August 2011 Sales Results

09/01/2011 – TORRANCE, Calif. 

Acura posted August sales of 9,054, a decrease of 24.5 percent compared to August 2010, based on the daily selling rate*. Year-to-date sales totaled 79,136 units, down 8.1 percent versus last year. 

“August marked a return to normal production levels for most of our models,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. “We remain optimistic for a resilient year as Acura dealerships rebuild their inventory to meet our customer’s needs.”

The MDX continues as Acura’s sales leader with 3,126 units sold. TL reported 2,404 sales for the month and TSX 2,263 units, down 19.8 and 10 percent respectively. 

For media information and high-resolution photos of all Acura vehicles, please visit www.acuranews.com. For consumer information, please visit www.acura.com. 

* The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 26 selling days for August 2011 and 25 days for August 2010. Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 204 days for 2011 and 203 days for 2010. All percentages reflect DSR. 

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Official release from www.acuranews.com:

Acura Announces July 2011 Sales Results
Acura Sedans Edge Out Light Trucks in July Sales

08/02/2011 – TORRANCE, Calif.

While the MDX luxury SUV remained Acura’s best selling model, Acura sedan sales edged out light truck sales in July. Acura total car sales for July were 4,762, down 24.4 percent based on daily selling rate*. Total sales for Acura were 9,402 units (down 25.0 percent) while year-to-date sales reached 70,082— down 5.5 percent.

“Although production shortages from Japan have greatly improved, the overall ripple effect from low inventory continues to hurt sales,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. “However, with most models returning to full production in August, we are hoping for a strong finish to the year.”

Acura car sales were led by the TL performance luxury sedan with 2,555 units sold, down 15.0 percent. Closely following the TL was the TSX sports sedan with 2,137 units sold, down 31.5 percent.

Acura light truck sales totaled 4,640 units in July with MDX posting sales of 3,438 units, down 14.9 percent. The RDX crossover SUV was Acura’s next best selling light truck with 1,100 units sold, down 33.1 percent.

For media information and high-resolution photos of all Acura vehicles, please visit www.acuranews.com. For consumer information, please visit www.acura.com.

*The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 26 selling days for July 2011 and 27 days for July 2010.
Year-to-date sales based on 178 days for both 2011 and 2010.

[Source: Acura]