May 2014 Sales: SAAR 16.8 Million In A Strong Bounce From Winter

Derek Kreindler
by Derek Kreindler

The bleak winter that plagued the start of 2014 looks to be behind the auto makers, as a record-setting SAAR and strong performances by most brands helped propel auto sales in May to post-recession heights.

Volvo and Volkswagen were the major losers this month, seeing losses of 21 percent and 15 percent respectively. Chrysler also saw a 22 percent less as a brand, but FCA overall saw a 17 percent jump, bolstered by Ram and Jeep – as has been the case for the last while.

Practically every Japanese auto maker was up, save for the Scion brand, with most posting double digit increases. Mitsubishi was up 54 percent while Mazda saw a 23 percent bump. Ford and GM also saw solid gains. Check out the full table at Automotive News.

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  • Fred Fred on Jun 03, 2014

    Check out Maserti! Wonder if that Super Bowl ad had anything to do with it?

    • SaulTigh SaulTigh on Jun 03, 2014

      People in my office were really talking about that car the day after, though even being the "affordable" Maserati it was still out of the range of all but our senior managers. I saw several of them when I was in Kansas City this weekend.

  • Speed3 Speed3 on Jun 03, 2014

    Three thoughts: 1) Will Chrysler (FCA) overtake Toyota to become the third largest anytime soon? Maybe if the 200 actually sells? Alfa/Maserati plans work? 2) Speaking of Maserati, why is it not included in FCA/Chrysler Group's total sales figures? 3) Has anybody else noticed the near tie between Audi, Cadillac, and Acura for 4th place among luxury makes? Audi has all the momentum so unless some of Cadillacs new products gain speed I wouldn't be surprised to see Audi become #4.

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    • Automaniak Automaniak on Jun 07, 2014

      @Marcelo de Vasconcellos No. Maserati is separate entity. Like Ferrari. The difference is that Fiat owns 100% Maserati and 85% Ferrari. Yes. Both Maserati and Ferarri are outside FCA.

  • JD23 JD23 on Jun 03, 2014

    Go creative financing go! Choo choo.

  • Jeff S Jeff S on Jun 04, 2014

    @bnolt--I am doing my part for conservation as well by keeping my 99 running--conserving that precious resource that is within my wallet.

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