Honda reports June U.S. sales up 1.5% to 114,486 units

American Honda (HMC) reported sales of 114,486 units in June, up 1.5%year-over-year “despite leaner inventories of some models,” with Q2 sales up 8.4% to 387,574 units and maintaining a year-to-date sales increase of 7.1%. “The Honda and Acura brands continue to buck industry trends with sales increases in June and the second quarter as our strong sales momentum continues through the first half of the year,” said Lance Woelfer, vice president of Auto Sales at American Honda Motor Co. Inc. “Driven by the success of all-new products like the Honda Passport and Acura ADX, and record sales of electrified models we continue to meet customer needs and manage changing market conditions.”