Toyota Motor Sales reported this week that it sold 207,952 units in May, an increase of 2.5 percent over May 2012 on both a volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis.
TMS retail sales are up 7.5 percent, hybrids are up 16.7 percent according to a company press release.
"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, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager.
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"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," Fay added.
Toyota Division posted May 2013 sales of 185,723 units, up 2.3 percent year-over-year on both a volume and DSR basis. Toyota Division was also the top retail brand for third consecutive month
Toyota also confirmed that the Camry is still the best-selling American car, having sold 39,216 units and the all-new Avalon increased more than 260 percent, with sales of 7,099 units.
Lexus reported May 2013 sales of 22,229 units, up 3.6 percent on both a volume and DSR basis compared to the same period last year.
"Luxury vehicle sales are benefiting from the rise in consumer confidence," said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "The ES and LS are two of the hottest models in the luxury industry with sales doubling in May, and we expect this momentum to carry through the summer months."
The all-new RAV4 posted best-ever May sales of 20,780 units, up 8 percent, Tacoma continued to lead its segment with sales of 14,727 units, up 20 percent, and Scion FR-S led Scion Division with sales of 1,937 units according to Toyota.
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