Audi Reports Sales Increase for September

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc. today announced that sales for the month of September totaled 8,021 vehicles, an increase of 0.2% from last year's figures. To date, Audi has sold 68,479 vehicles in 2007, a 9.4% increase over the previous year.

Several key markets recorded significant increases, including New York (+25.7%), Chicago (+21.2%), Miami (+22.8%) and Los Angeles (+22.1%).

Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales also are up for the year. Compared with last year's figures, September CPO sales came to 2,171 units, an increase of 6.5%. To date, CPO sales for 2007 are tracking at 19,608, an increase of 4.1%.

Source: Audi of America, Inc.  

Ford Crossovers Soar Again in September; Overall Monthly Vehicle Sales Decline


-- Sales of Ford's all-new and redesigned crossovers spiked 96 percent in September; year-to-date sales were up 52 percent. Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX post highest retail sales to date.

-- Overall sales totaled 189,863, down 21 percent compared with a year ago; daily rental sales were down 62 percent and sales to individual retail customers were down 15 percent.

-- Lincoln registers 12th month in a row of higher retail sales; total Lincoln sales up 33 percent (retail up 40 percent) in September and 15 percent (retail up 17 percent) year-to-date.

-- Land Rover dealers report record sales of 4,190, up 21 percent, reflecting all-new LR2.

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Demand continues to grow for Ford Motor Company's all-new and redesigned crossover vehicles, even as overall sales declined in September.

Total September sales were 189,863, down 21 percent compared with a year ago. Sales to daily rental companies were down 62 percent and sales to individual retail customers were down 15 percent.

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury's all-new and redesigned crossover utility sales were up 96 percent in September and up 52 percent year-to-date - the largest increase of any major manufacturer.

"We continue to be encouraged by customers' strong response to our new products, which we're launching with high quality," said Mark Fields, president, The Americas. "Demand for our new crossovers continues to grow and contributes to our efforts to stabilize U.S. retail market share."

In September, Ford Edge sales were 11,632 and Lincoln MKX sales were 3,805. Both new crossovers achieved their highest retail sales month to date. The Edge and Lincoln MKX were introduced in December 2006 and already are among the best sellers in the mid-size and premium CUV segments.

Sales for the redesigned 2008 model Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner crossovers were higher in September. Escape sales were 11,132, up 10 percent, and Mariner sales were 2,699, up 4 percent.

The Lincoln brand posted its 12th month in a row of higher retail sales. In September, total Lincoln sales were up 33 percent (retail up 40 percent). Year-to-date, total Lincoln sales were up 15 percent (retail up 17 percent). Lincoln's rebound reflects the new Lincoln MKX crossover, the new Lincoln MKZ sedan (up 25 percent in September) and the redesigned Navigator (up 38 percent in September).

"We're building a strong foundation for future growth at Lincoln," said Fields. "This is the early phase of an aggressive plan to restore Lincoln as America's choice for luxury vehicles."

Land Rover's September sales were 4,190, up 21 percent, reflecting the addition of the all-new LR2 crossover. Land Rover sales were up 8 percent year-to-date.

Note: The sales data included in this release and the accompanying tables are based largely on data reported by dealers representing their sales to retail and fleet customers.


Source: Ford Motor Company  

Volvo Cars of North America Sales Report for September

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) reports sales of 8,425 units in the United States* for the month, representing a decrease of 13.1 percent compared to the same period last year. For the year, sales are down 9.9 percent in the U.S.

Overall in North America (United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico), Volvo sales were off 12.3 percent for the month, with 9,443 units sold. In Canada, 785 units were sold, while Mexico recorded sales of 233.

Year-to-date sales in North America trail last year by 9.4 percent, with a total of 100,121 units sold in 2006.

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA), based in Irvine, Calif., is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Corporation of Goteborg, Sweden. VCNA provides marketing, sales, parts, service, technology and training support to Volvo automobile retailers in the United States, and oversees Volvo operations in Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Volvo has been building cars with safety in mind for 80 years. The 2008 model lineup of Volvo cars includes: the award-winning new S40 and its wagon counterpart the V50; the award-winning XC90; the sporty S60 sedan; the new Volvo C70 -- the convertible with the innovative retractable hardtop; the all-new Volvo S80; the recently introduced sporty C30, Volvo's two-door hatchback entry into a new segment; and also new to showrooms, the sophisticated yet rugged all-new XC70 and the soon to be released versatile V70 wagon.

Source: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC  

Toyota Reports September Sales - Sales drop!

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September sales of 213,043 vehicles, a decrease of 0.6 percent from a best-ever September 2006. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 2,001,646 units, up 3.8 percent over the same period last year.

"Given September's economic headwind, the industry saw a fair month," said Jim Lentz, TMS executive vice president. "The fall selling season is likely to benefit from increased stabilization and modest gains."

The Toyota Division posted September sales of 187,929, down 0.9 percent from last September. The Lexus Division reported September sales of 25,114 units, an increase of 1.6 percent.

Toyota Division

Toyota Division passenger cars recorded September sales of 107,743, a decrease of one percent from last September. Passenger car sales were led by Camry, which posted best-ever September sales of 40,438, up 9.9 percent over the same period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 4,196 units in September, up eight percent over September 2006. The Prius hybrid gas- electric mid-size sedan posted best-ever September sales of 12,494, an increase of 23.8 percent over September 2006. Corolla reported September sales of 29,550 units.

Toyota Division light truck sales were down 0.9 percent, with sales of 80,186 units this month. Light truck sales were led by the all-new Tundra full-size pickup with best-ever September sales of 19,571, an increase 61.4 percent over the year-ago month. The RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle reported best-ever September sales of 14,412, up 29.8 percent over the same period last year. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined September sales of 8,173 units.

Scion posted September sales of 13,239 units. The tC sports coupe led the way with September sales of 5,694 units. The xB urban utility vehicle posted sales of 4,842 units for the month.

Lexus Division

Lexus passenger cars reported best-ever September sales of 15,131 units, an increase of 10.6 percent over September 2006. Passenger car sales were led by the ES 350 luxury sedan with best-ever September sales of 6,491 units, an increase of 15.4 percent over the year-ago month. The all-new LS 460 and LS 600h L luxury sedans reported combined sales of 2,918, an increase of 237.9 percent over last September. The LS 600h L hybrid luxury sedan posted sales of 196 units for the month.

Lexus Division light trucks reported September sales totaling 9,983 units. The RX 350 and RX 400h posted combined September sales of 7,841 units. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 979 units for the month.

TMS Hybrids

TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 208,187 units, an increase of 44 percent over the same period last year. In September, TMS posted sales of 18,130 hybrid vehicles, up one percent over last September. Toyota Division posted sales of 16,883 hybrids, up four percent over September 2006. Lexus Division posted sales of 1,247 hybrids.

There were 25 selling days this month, as compared to 26 selling days last September.

Source: Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.  

Mercedes-Benz USA Records Best September Sales

Mercedes-Benz Sales Up 13 Percent for the Month

MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its best September on record with sales of 22,459 new vehicles, an increase of 13 percent over last September. This brings MBUSA's year-to-date sales to 180,265, a 1.8 percent increase over the same period in 2006.

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During its first full month on the market, sales of the all-new 2008 C- Class boosted the volume-leading model line by 42.8 percent (6,052 vs. 4,238 units). Highlights for the month include a 14 percent jump in car sales (15,867 vs. 13,913) which was achieved in part by significant increases by not only the C-Class, but also the highly acclaimed E-Class (up 21.4 percent), the fun-to-drive CLK coupes and convertibles (up 29.5 percent), and the top-of- the-line CL-Class coupe (up 575.6 percent).

Sales for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the luxury light truck segment -- M- Class, R-Class, GL-Class and G-Class -- continue to demonstrate impressive gains with a combined 10.6 percent increase over last September and a 12.3 percent increase over the first nine months of last year (53,178 v. 47,354 units).

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program, MBUSA sold 4,390 vehicles in September, an increase of 2 percent over September 2006, bringing the year-to-date total to 39,253 units, a 9.7 percent increase over year-to-date 2006.

Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. In 2006, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales record of 248,080 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in its history and achieving 13 consecutive years of sales growth. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at www.mbusa.com.

Source: Mercedes-Benz USA  

Subaru September Sales Reach 20-Year High

- Subaru Impreza sales lead the way with best September ever -

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported its best September sales in 20 years with a total of 16,457 units, up two percent from the same period last year. Sales of the all-new 2008 Subaru Impreza lead the way by posting the line's best September sales total in the company's history.

"September was our first full month of sales for the new 2008 Subaru Impreza," said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "The market has responded with enthusiasm to the new product and we see this trend continuing through the end of the year."

Subaru Tribeca sales were up 19 percent with 1,730 units in September. Also up for the month were sales of the Subaru Legacy that recorded sales of 6,777 units, a 5 percent increase over last year. The Subaru Outback accounted for 4,796 sales units of the Legacy line total. Subaru Forester recorded a September total of 3,746 units, while the Subaru Impreza was up 11 percent with a September record of 4,195 units for the month. The discontinued Subaru Baja also recorded 9 units in September.

Source: Subaru of America, Inc.  

Mitsubishi September Sales Up 17.6 Percent; Best September Since 2003

CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported September sales of 12,102 units, up 17.6 % from last year's September volume of 10,287. Calendar year-to-date sales are 105,826 up 17.4% compared to last year's first-nine-months total.

Sales of the fuel efficient 2008 Lancer sedan and the Outlander crossover sport utility continue to lead the way:

 -- Lancer sales were 2,372 units, up 9.4% from last September's volume;
    and up 77% from last year's CYTD volume.
 -- Outlander closed at 1,624 units, up 148% from last year's volume; and
    up 172% from last year's CYTD volume.
 -- Galant sales were 2,683 units, up 34.4% from last year's volume, and up
    2.8 percent CYTD.
 -- This was Mitsubishi's best September sales month, since 2003.
 -- Mitsubishi's third quarter (July through September) was also the
    highest third quarter of sales since 2003.



Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 500 dealers. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.

Source: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.  

American Honda Sales Climb 13.8 Percent on Strength of All-New Accord, Light Trucks

Honda CR-V, Odyssey, Fit; Acura MDX and RDX set new September records

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor *** Inc., posted record September sales of 127,200 Honda and Acura vehicles, up 13.8 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis*, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales totaled 1,193,520, up 2.8 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis*.

Honda Division posted record September sales of 112,831, up 17.5 percent compared to last year. September records for individual models included the CR-V with sales of 19,769, up 68.7 percent for the month; the Odyssey with sales of 16,464, up 24.2 percent for the month; and Fit sales of 4,565, up 139.1 percent for the month. Accord sales increased 31.2 percent to 35,031. Honda Division total truck sales of 48,120, up 15.3 percent, set a new September record.

"The mid-September launch of the all-new Accord helped increase sales momentum for both the model and the Honda brand," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "The diverse lineup of Honda cars and light trucks has become the strongest and most competitive in the company's history."

Acura Division posted sales of 14,369 with new September records set for the MDX and RDX sport utility vehicles. Sales of the MDX increased 34.1 percent to 5,162; RDX sales increased 19.1 percent to 1,951. Overall, Acura light-truck sales increased by 29.6 percent to 7,113. September sales of the TL luxury performance sedan totaled 4,324; the TSX sports sedan totaled 2,574.

*The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 25 days for September 2007, versus 26 days for September 2006. Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 230 days for 2007 and 2006. All percentages reflect DSR.

Source: American Honda Motor *** Inc.  

Acura Announces September Sales Results

MDX and RDX Post Record Sales

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Record sales of the MDX luxury SUV and RDX turbocharged SUV contributed to Acura September sales of 14,369 units, down 8.4 percent versus last year based on the daily selling rate*. Year-to-date Acura sales reached 136,726 units.

The Acura light-truck lineup posted record sales of 7,113 units, bolstered by strong demand for the MDX and RDX luxury SUVs. The MDX posted record September sales of 5,162 units, up 34.1 percent versus last year and surpassing the previous record of 4,958 set in 2004. Year-to-date MDX sales reached 42,954, up 14.9 percent versus last year. The RDX continues to post sales gains, setting a September record with 1,951 units sold, up 19.1 percent versus last year. Year-to-date RDX sales reached 17,477.

"RDX and MDX sales continue to impress thanks to smart styling, innovative features and excellent performance," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president sales. "We expect strong light-truck sales as winter approaches, thanks to all-weather features such as Super Handling All-Wheel Drive."

Acura's monthly car sales were led by the TL performance luxury sedan, with monthly sales totaling 4,324 units and year-to-date sales of 45,072 units.

Source: American Honda Motor Company  

Hyundai Motor America Reports September Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today reported 33,214 sales for the month of September. The fuel-efficient Accent and the all-new Santa Fe led the month with sales of 3,120 and 7,496, respectively, up 64 percent and 21 percent over September 2006. The new Veracruz continued to post strong sales with 1,653 units sold for the month.

"While we are encouraged with the strong sales of Accent and Santa Fe, our overall sales were flat versus 2006, reflecting the challenging economic climate and industry conditions," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president, National Sales. "We just concluded a very successful dealer meeting, and as our 2008 models begin to arrive on our dealer's lots, we are quite optimistic about having a successful fourth quarter."

All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.

 Following is the sales breakdown for September 2007:

 CARLINE     SEPT/2007     SEPT/2006      CY2007      CY2006

 ACCENT        3,120         1,908        29,212      28,089
 SONATA        6,550         8,971        99,358     123,555
 ELANTRA       7,164         7,569        73,890      80,634
 TIBURON       1,236         1,357        11,850      14,452
 SANTA FE      7,496         6,216        70,005      45,270
 AZERA         1,423         1,985        17,361      20,562
 TUCSON        3,693         4,223        32,449      40,288
 ENTOURAGE       879         1,155        15,664       6,409
 VERACRUZ      1,653           n/a         8,618         n/a

 TOTAL        33,214        33,384       358,407     359,259




Source: Hyundai Motor America  

Kia Motors America Announces Best September Sales Ever

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) finished out the summer with its third month in a row of record sales with September sales of 24,087 units, a 0.9-percent over the same period last year. Leading the way for the brand were Rio, Spectra and Sportage, three popular models in the Kia lineup. KMA remains on pace for another annual sales record with year-to-date sales of 232,043 units, a 4.5-percent increase over the same period last year.

"The summer months proved to be extremely competitive, and we are seeing customers increasingly turn to Kia for our value proposition, our reliability and our proven safety records as measured by NHTSA and others," said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of Kia Motors America.

Rio, which earned the highest ranking in J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Initial Quality Study, sold 2,638 units, a 49-percent increase over the same period last year. The pillars of the Kia brand, Sportage and Spectra sold 4,083 and 5,785 units respectively, both increases over the same period last year. September became the seventh month to produce record sales for Kia this year.

Kia Motors America -- the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation in Seoul, South Korea -- offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States. For more information, including photography, visit http://www.kiamedia.com/.

               MONTH OF SEPTEMBER              YEAR-TO-DATE
 Model         2007         2006            2007          2006

 Rio          2,638        1,770           24,930        20,768
 Spectra      5,785        4,966           55,546        55,910
 Optima       3,004        3,296           31,021        28,354
 Amanti         220          405            5,057         7,973
 Sportage     4,083        3,178           36,150        26,371
 Sorento      3,249        5,582           29,687        41,141
 Sedona       2,544        4,680           31,825        41,481
 Rondo        2,564          N/A           17,827           N/A

 Total       24,087       23,877          232,043        221,998

Source: Kia Motors America  

Nissan North America Announces September Sales

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 94,269 units in September, up 11.0 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 12.1 percent over last year. Infiniti Division sales increased by 2.7 percent versus the prior year.

 NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
 - Nissan-brand vehicles saw sales of 84,019 units, a 12.1 percent increase
   on a daily sales rate basis compared with last year's 77,962 units sold.

 - The Altima sedan and Altima Hybrid combined for sales totaling 24,587
   units, while the sales of the new Altima Coupe totaled 3,284, outpacing
   expectations. Combined, Altima sales posted a record month, with sales
   of 27,871, up 46.7 percent over the prior year.

 - The all-new Rogue crossover vehicle got off to a strong start, with
   sales of 832 units in its first several days on the market.

 - Pathfinder sales totaled 7,084 units, a 21.0 percent increase over the
   prior year.

 INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
 - Infiniti sales increased by 2.7 percent on a daily sales rate basis,
   with 10,250 units sold, as compared with last September's 10,378 units.

 - The G Sedan experienced a record September, with sales totaling 3,841
   units, a 24.1 percent increase. G Coupe sales reached 2,491 units, a
   33.5 percent gain versus the prior year.

 - The QX56 luxury SUV continued its momentum with sales of 1,150 units, a
   32.9 percent increase over the prior year.

 NNA INFORMATION
 - Combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti of 94,269 units, up 11 percent
   compared with last September's sales of 88,340 units, marked the best
   September in history.


In North America, NNA's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on NNA and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissannews.com.


Source: Nissan North America, Inc.  

Chrysler LLC Announces Overall September 2007 U.S. Sales Down 5 Percent, With Retail Up and Fleet Down as Planned


   * Chrysler brand car sales rise 10 percent over September 2006 led by Sebring Sedan and Convertible
   * Jeep® brand sales down 11 percent year-over-year with retail up and fleet down, driven by planned fleet reductions
   * Jeep Wrangler sales increased 71 percent versus last year
   * Dodge brand sales up 5 percent from the same period last year, driven by Ram Pickup and Nitro
   * Dealer inventory down 15 percent or 82,000 units versus September 2006


Auburn Hills, Mich., Oct 2, 2007  -

Chrysler LLC reported U.S. sales for September 2007 of 159,799 units; down 5 percent compared to September 2006 with 168,888 units sold. All sales figures are reported as unadjusted.

“With the overall industry down versus September 2006, Chrysler retail sales remain strong,” said Darryl Jackson, Vice President – U.S. Sales. “Our fleet sales continue to trend down more than 20 percent driving the overall sales decrease for the month. This is directly in line with our plan to reduce daily rental fleet during the second half of the year.”

Chrysler brand car sales were led by Sebring Sedan which posted sales of 4,418 units and Sebring Convertible which finished the month with sales of 1,639 units. Chrysler Aspen sales rose 8 percent versus August 2007 with 3,875 units.

Jeep® brand sales were down 11 percent year-over-year with retail sales up and fleet down driven by planned fleet reductions, while Wrangler posted gains. Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited posted sales of 8,605 units, up 71 percent versus September 2006.

Dodge brand sales increased 5 percent over last year led by Dodge Ram which posted a gain of 20 percent. The all-new Dodge Nitro was up 2 percent over August 2007.

“Our sell down on 2007 models is going very well and in October we will continue to offer aggressive lease and retail payments for our customers,” said Michael Keegan, Vice President – Volume Planning and Sales Operations. “We will extend the 0% APR offering for 60 months on more 2007 models through the end of the month.”

Chrysler finished the month with 450,733 units of inventory, or a 71-day supply. Inventory is down by 15 percent compared to September 2006 when it was at 533,220 units.

Source: Chrysler  

GM Reports 337,640 September Deliveries, Up 4 Percent Compared With 2006

(Monthly comparison percentages are adjusted for sales days unless noted. Annual and calendar year-to-date comparisons are unadjusted.)

   * Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac and Saturn All Increased Sales Year-Over-Year
   * Buick 6 Percent Retail Sales Increase Led By Red-Hot Enclave Crossover
   * Full-Size Utilities, Pickups and Crossovers Post Significant Gains
   * All-New CTS Drives Cadillac To Best Month Of 2007

DETROIT - GM dealers in the United States delivered 337,640 vehicles in September, up 4 percent compared with a year ago. The company's 255,274 retail deliveries were up more than 7 percent.

For the second consecutive month GM bucked industry trends, led by brisk retail sales of full-size trucks, mid-utility crossovers, the Cadillac CTS and Chevrolet Cobalt.

"Our market share performance of more than 25 percent over the last quarter demonstrates strong consumer acceptance of our new products and the continued progress we've made in our North America turnaround strategy," said Mark LaNeve, GM North America vice president, Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. "Our industry-leading truck lineup continued its strong performance, and we were particularly pleased by our performance in passenger cars, led by the fuel-efficient Chevy Cobalt and all-new Cadillac CTS. The CTS had its best-ever September performance with more than 5,400 vehicles sold, a testament to the power of the all-new model."

The company continues transforming its North American business with overall incentive spending flat compared with a year ago. September inventories were down about 100,000 vehicles to approximately 900,000 vehicles. Fleet deliveries were down, as planned, by more than 6 percent.

"Our retail share, which has been stable for two years, improved in Q3 with all three months solid from a share standpoint," LaNeve added. "For the second consecutive month, we posted good retail volume despite a challenging industry. To build on that retail strength, we're gearing up for the all-new Chevrolet Malibu launch later this month and are encouraging folks to try our pickups and SUVs as part of the Truck Month sales event."

Cadillac CTS total sales surged ahead 74 percent, compared with year-ago performance, due to the strength of the all-new CTS, now in showrooms. GMC Acadia, Saturn OUTLOOK and Buick Enclave together had total sales of nearly 13,000 vehicles, pushing the significant increase in GM's mid-crossover segment. Total sales of the fuel-efficient Cobalt were up more than 35 percent compared with last September.

Other vehicles with retail sales increases, compared with year-ago levels, include: Chevrolet Aveo, Impala, Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, HHR and Equinox; Saturn AURA and VUE; GMC Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL; Cadillac Escalade; Pontiac G5, G6 and Torrent; Buick Lucerne and Saab 9-3.

An increasing number of consumers cite warranty coverage as a reason for buying a new GM vehicle. GM's 5 Year/100,000 Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty continues to be a better choice for customers. GM's coverage focuses on the complete ownership experience and includes other provisions that competitors do not offer, including transferability to the next owner, more complete coverage of parts, and coverage for new and certified used vehicles. In addition, GM offers superior complementary programs, such as courtesy transportation and roadside assistance. "GM provides the best coverage in the industry and takes care of the vehicle and the owner like no other vehicle manufacturer," LaNeve added.

Certified Used Vehicles

September 2007 sales for all certified GM brands, including GM Certified Used Vehicles, Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, were 41,118 vehicles, down 10.5 percent from last September. Total year-to-date certified GM sales are 402,191 vehicles, up 2 percent from the same period last year.

GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand, posted 36,206 sales, down 9 percent from last September. There was one less selling day than last September. Year-to-date sales for GM Certified Used Vehicles are 353,600 vehicles, up 4 percent from the same period in 2006.

Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles posted September sales of 3,038 vehicles, down 20 percent from last September. Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 1,173 vehicles in September, down 21 percent. Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 564 vehicles, down 26 percent, and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 137 vehicles, up 22 percent.

"Through September, GM Certified Used Vehicles continues to lead the manufacturer-certified category, with year-to-date sales up 4 percent from last year's industry-leading annual sales results," said LaNeve. "GM Certified customers enjoy the certified segment's broadest selection of vehicles from the largest dealer network, backed by a fully transferable 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, the best coverage of any full-line automaker."

GM North America Reports September and Third-Quarter 2007 Production, 2007 Fourth-Quarter Production Forecast Unchanged at 1 Million Vehicles

In September, GM North America produced 323,000 vehicles (118,000 cars and 205,000 trucks). This is down 64,000 units or 16 percent compared with September 2006 when the region produced 387,000 vehicles (161,000 cars and 226,000 trucks). (Production totals include joint venture production of 15,000 vehicles in September 2007 and 22,000 vehicles in September 2006.)

GM North America built 1.020 million vehicles (367,000 cars and 653,000 trucks) in the third-quarter of 2007. This is down 30,000 vehicles or 3 percent compared with third-quarter of 2006 when the region produced 1.050 million vehicles (417,000 cars and 633,000 trucks). The third-quarter 2007 production decline versus last month's guidance is largely due to the recent UAW work stoppage in the U.S. Additionally, GM North America's 2007 fourth-quarter production forecast is unchanged at 1 million vehicles (334,000 cars and 666,000 trucks). In the fourth-quarter of 2006 the region produced 1.107 million vehicles (446,000 cars and 661,000 trucks).

Final quarterly production data is preliminary and subject to change.

Source: General Motors  

ISUZU MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
RETAIL SALES:  SEPTEMBER 2007

SEPTEMBER MONTH/LAST YEAR   YTD/LAST YEAR
2007 2006 2007 2006

RODEO:      0    5   4      108
AXIOM:      0    7    8      103
PICKUP:     328   329    3,273    2,686
ASCENDER:    237   385   2,249     3,870
TROOPER: 0 0 0 7

TOTAL: 565   726      5,534    6,774


DOMESTIC TRUCK: 565 726 5,534 6,767
IMPORT TRUCK: 0 0 0 7

Isuzu Motors America, Inc. is the U.S. distributor of Isuzu light vehicles and diesel engines.