Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. reported monthly
sales of 207,952 units in May 2013, up 2.5 percent on both an unadjusted raw
volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis. In fact, company sales through May
were up 5.2 percent ahead of the same period last year.
"New vehicle sales are heating up along with the
weather, and solid May results coupled with an excellent Memorial Day weekend
provide great momentum as we move into the summer selling season," said
Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager of Toyota Division.
"The five-year high in consumer confidence translated into especially
strong retail sales and as the industry leader last month, we're
well-positioned to provide the vehicles customers want."
With sales of 185,723 units, the Toyota Division again
snagged the No. 1 spot among retail brands. Avalon sales were up more
than 250 percent over last May. With sales of 23,522 units, Prius had its best
month in more than a year; it also accounts for about half of all hybrid car
sales in the United States. RAV4 set a new May record with sales topping 20,000
units for its best month in more than three years. Scion reported May sales of
6,586 units, up 8.9 percent over May 2012.
Lexus posted sales of 22,229 units for May, up 3.6
percent over the same period last year and up 23 percent over April 2013. The
ES and LS continue to perform well, with calendar-year-to-date sales up 92
percent and 78 percent, respectively.
“The other big news for us in May was Lexus earning the
No. 1 brand ranking from Consumer Reports magazine, including a
recommendation for 100 percent of our lineup,” said Lexus Group Vice
President and General Manager Jeff Bracken.
courtesy of toyotanewsroom.com
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