BMW Group in the US reported combined October 2012 sales of its BMW and Mini brands of 32,339 vehicles, up 18.5%, compared to 27,288 vehicles for the same period in 2011.
The company's sales increased 8.4% to 267,267 units for the first ten months of 2012, compared to 246,602 units in the same period last year.
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 20.9% to 26,451 units in October 2012, compared to 21,873 vehicles sold in the same period previous year.
Sales of BMW used vehicles including certified pre-owned and pre-owned decreased 5.3% to 12,563 vehicles in October 2012, compared to 13,262 vehicles sold for the same period a year ago.
MINI USA's sales increased 8.7% to 5,888 units in October 2012, from the 5,415 sold for the same period corresponding year.
BMW president and CEO of North America Ludwig Willisch said, "Momentum is increasing and the October figures show supply is finally catching up with demand as our new models arrive in greater numbers."