American Honda said today that 2023 sales topped 1.3 million units, up 33% when compared year-over-year. The Honda brand increase 31.9% on sales of 1,162,531 units. The Acura brand closed the year up 42% on sales of 145,655.
“We began 2023 optimistic for increased sales volumes, with our commitment to fun-to-drive cars, a refreshed light truck line-up and increasing hybrid-electric volumes. To have achieved a 33% increase over last year’s sales is an incredible testament to the strength of our products, dealer network and brands,” said Mamadou Diallo, senior vice president of Auto Sales at American Honda Motor Co. Continue reading









Ford Motor US Sales Up 7% in 2023
Ford Motor (NYSE: F) said this morning in Dearborn that 2023 US sales totaled 1,995,992 for a mild 7% increase when compared to 2022 on a year-over-year basis. Its best-selling vehicle, the Ford F-Series, posted sales of 750,789, up 15% compared to the previous year. It outsold the second place Chevrolet Silverado by ~200,000 trucks. Gas- and diesel-powered F-Series sales were up 12%, while the F-150 Lightning EV and F-150 Hybrid achieved record sales for the year – up 55% and 41%, on relatively small 2022 baselines. (AutoInformed: GM Delivers 2.6 Million Vehicles in US During 2023)
“In a year of challenges, from a labor strike to supply issues, our amazing lineup of gas, electric and hybrid vehicles and our fantastic dealers delivered solid growth and momentum. We have the products that customers want,” said Jim Farley, Ford president and CEO. Continue reading →