Auto sales for April 2024 are in the books, at least from the automakers that still report sales on a monthly basis. From those car companies, sales were off just slightly, less than 2% from April of 2023. However, the actual picture could be different if we could see all the automakers’ numbers. A spot check of many of our CarPro Certified Dealers showed business was actually quite good last month in new, but most reported used car sales were down from a year ago. This is to be expected with new vehicle inventories peaking, as well as increased factory incentives.
The shining star was Toyota with sales up 15%, on the strength of more hybrid vehicles being available for sale. Hyundai and Kia were off 3% and 4% respectively, and it is a little bit of a mystery as to why. Acura was off 21%, the largest decrease of the reporting car companies.
Note: There was one less selling day in April of 2024 versus April of 2023, and that one day can make a big difference in the numbers. The other big factor was a decrease in fleet sales, something applauded by the new car dealers.
U.S. Auto Sales - April 2024
Manufacturer |
April 2024 |
vs April 2023 |
1. Toyota |
183,339 |
15% |
2. Ford |
170,302 |
3% |
3. Honda |
106,042 |
3% |
4. Hyundai |
68,603 |
3% |
5. Kia |
65,754 |
4% |
6. Subaru |
55,863 |
10% |
7. Mazda |
31,251 |
4% |
8. Lexus |
28,479 |
5% |
9. Volvo |
10,604 |
10% |
10. Acura |
10,544 |
21% |
11. Lincoln |
8,237 |
24% |
12. Genesis |
5,857 |
6% |
- Toyota: 183,339 Up 15%
- Ford: 170,302 Down 3%
- Honda: 106,042 Up 3%
- Hyundai: 68,603 Down 3%
- Kia: 65,754 Down 4%
- Subaru: 55,863 Up 10%
- Mazda: 31,251 Down 4%
- Lexus: 28,479 Up 5%
- Acura: 10,544 Down 21%
- Volvo: 10,604 Up 10%
- Lincoln: 8,237 Up 24%
- Genesis: 5,857 Down 6%
Photo: Freeman Toyota. Credit: CarPro.
