Chrysler LLC Announces Overall October 2007 U.S. Sales Down 9 Percent as Industry Sales Continue Below Trend Levels

* Chrysler brand car sales rise 7 percent over October 2006; led by Sebring Sedan and Convertible

* Chrysler Town & Country up 26 percent on the success of the new model

* Jeep(R) brand sales down 21 percent year-over-year, driven by planned fleet reductions

* Jeep Wrangler sales increase 8 percent versus last year

* Dodge brand car sales up 18 percent from the same period last year

* Dealer inventory down 8 percent or 469,426 units versus October 2006

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler LLC reported U.S. sales for October 2007 of 145,316 units; down 9 percent compared to October 2006 with 159,586 units sold. All sales figures are reported as unadjusted.

"Growing concerns about the housing slump are showing up in consumers' expectations about future economic conditions as auto sales for the month of October continue below trend levels," said Darryl Jackson, Vice President - U.S. Sales. "Today's company announcement on product changes reflects our customer-driven philosophy and current market conditions."

Chrysler brand car sales were led by Sebring Sedan which posted sales of 5,015 units, up 86 percent versus 2006 and Sebring Convertible which finished the month with sales of 1,856 units, up 837 percent versus October 2006. Chrysler Town & Country sales rose 26 percent to 12,177 units versus October 2006 with 9,668 units.

Jeep(R) brand sales were down 21 percent year-over-year, driven by planned fleet reductions. Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited posted sales of 9,354 units, up 8 percent versus October 2006.

Dodge brand car sales increased 18 percent over last year aided by steady sales of the Dodge Avenger with 6,268 units delivered.

"Given the competitive market, our approach is to provide substantial value to our consumers by offering consumer cash and lease cash on the majority of our 2008 models in November," said Michael Keegan, Vice President - Volume Planning and Sales Operations. "We will also introduce 0% APR for 36 months on 2008 models through the end of the month."

Chrysler finished the month with 469,426 units of inventory, or an 84-day supply. Inventory is down by 8 percent compared to October 2006 when it was at 508,724 units.

Source: Chrysler LLC  

Acura Announces October Sales Results

RDX Posts Third Consecutive Month of Record Sales

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Record October sales of the turbocharged RDX crossover SUV and strong MDX luxury SUV totals pushed Acura light-truck sales to a fifteenth consecutive record breaking month. October RDX sales of 1,937 units, up by 9.5 percent** versus last October, tallied a third consecutive record month while MDX sales continued strong by surpassing October 2006 sales by 426 units. Year-to-date MDX volume reached 47,809 units, up 13.9 percent*.

"The sporty RDX continues to impress with its strong sales," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales. "The RDX's powerful turbocharged engine, performance-minded SH-AWD and smart design combine to make a vehicle that emphasizes the 'sport' in Sport Utility Vehicle."

Total Acura sales for October were 12,886 vehicles while overall year-to-date sales reached 149,612 vehicles, off 9.7 percent versus last year based on the daily selling rate. October sales of Acura sedans was led by the TL performance luxury sedan selling 3,421 units, followed by the TSX with 2,308 vehicles sold in October -- a 0.5 percent increase over last year.

Source: Honda  

Hyundai Motor America Reports October Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America's popular Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles posted sales increases of 15 percent and 28 percent, respectively, for the month of October. Additionally, the fuel-efficient Accent posted strong sales, up 32 percent over October 2006. Overall, sales for the month were relatively flat at 30,232, compared with 30,479 one year ago.

"We are hopeful the arrival of our 2008 models in showrooms will mitigate some of the uncertain economic conditions in the fourth quarter and sales will improve through the end of the year and build momentum heading into 2008," said Bob Pradzinski, Hyundai Motor America's director, national sales.

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 October 2007:


 CARLINE              OCT/2007       OCT/2006       CY2007         CY2006
 ACCENT                2,660           2,010        31,872         30,099
 SONATA                9,507           7,438       108,865        130,993
 ELANTRA               4,737           5,468        78,627         86,102
 TIBURON                 895           1,211        12,745         15,663
 SANTA FE              5,940           5,162        75,945         50,432
 AZERA                 1,415           1,911        18,776         22,473
 TUCSON                2,958           4,322        35,407         44,610
 ENTOURAGE               596           2,957        16,260          9,366
 VERACRUZ              1,524             n/a        10,142            n/a

     TOTAL            30,232         30,479        388,639        389,738

Source: Hyundai Motor America  

Nissan North America Announces October Sales

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 84,947 units in October, up 8.8 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 9.8 percent over last year. Infiniti Division sales increased by 1.8 percent versus the prior year.

NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
  * Nissan-brand vehicles saw sales of 74,992 units, a 9.8 percent increase
    on a daily sales rate basis compared with last year's 65,689 units
    sold.
  * Altima sales experienced a record October, with sales of 21,778 units
    marking a 41.9 percent increase over the prior year. Of the total
    Altima sales, 3,117 units were of the Altima Coupe, which continues its
    strong performance, and 927 were Altima Hybrid units.
  * The all-new Rogue crossover in its first full month on the market saw
    sales of 5,038 units, outpacing expectations.

 INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
  * Infiniti sales increased by 1.8 percent on a daily sales rate basis,
    with 9,955 units sold, as compared with last October's 9,406 units.
  * The G Sedan experienced a record October, with sales totaling 3,652
    units, a 26.7 percent increase. G Coupe sales reached 1,887 units, a
    29.9 percent gain versus the prior year.
  * The QX56 luxury SUV continued its momentum with sales of 1,127 units,
    an 18.2 percent increase over the prior year.

 NNA INFORMATION
  * Combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti of 84,947 units, up 8.8 percent
    compared with last October's sales of 75,095 units.


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.  

Kia Motors America Announces Best October Sales Ever

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced record October sales of 25,185 units, a 4.5-percent increase over the previous month, and a 25-percent increase year over year. Leading the way for the brand were Spectra and Sportage, two popular models in the Kia lineup, selling 5,898 and 4,334 units respectively. Year-to-date sales are 257,228 units, a 6.3-percent increase over the same period last year.

"We've kicked off the fall season strong with our pillar vehicles -- Spectra and Sportage -- lifting the brand," said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of Kia Motors America. "We are on pace for another annual sales record."

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 www.kiamedia.com.

                           MONTH OF OCTOBER            YEAR-TO-DATE
 Model                    2007          2006         2007         2006
 Rio                      2,939        1,414       27,869       22,182
 Spectra                  5,898        3,223       61,444       59,133
 Optima                   3,084        2,856       34,105       31,210
 Amanti                     202          735        5,259        8,708
 Sportage                 4,334        2,674       40,484       29,045
 Sorento                  3,025        2,951       32,712       44,092
 Sedona                   2,952        6,241       34,777       47,722
 Rondo                    2,751            3       20,578            3

 Total                   25,185       20,097      257,228      242,095

Source: Kia Motors America  

Subaru Reports Record October Impreza Sales

-- Subaru Impreza sales up 22%; Subaru Tribeca up 15% --

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported October sales of 14,979 units. Sales of the all-new 2008 Subaru Impreza posted an October record up 22 percent over the same period last year, while the redesigned Subaru Tribeca also posted a double digit gain.

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"Despite challenging market conditions, enthusiasm for the new 2008 Subaru models remains strong," said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "In addition to strong consumer demand, the new products have been receiving numerous awards and accolades and we hope to see this momentum continue to build through the end of the year."

Subaru Tribeca sales were up 15 percent with 1,468 units in October. Sales of the Subaru Legacy line totaled 6,050 units, with the Subaru Outback accounting for 4,268 units of that model line total. Subaru Forester recorded an October total of 3,554 units, while the Subaru Impreza was up 22 percent with an October record of 3,903 units for the month. The discontinued Subaru Baja also recorded 4 units in October.

In October, the 2008 Subaru Tribeca was named best resale value in the crossover segment by Automotive Lease Guide (ALG). ALG ranks brands and vehicles predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original price after a conventional three-year lease term. Also in October, the leading independent consumer evaluation magazine announced that Subaru was only one of two manufacturers to have its entire product lineup recommended by the organization.

For a complete sales chart and additional information about Subaru of America, Inc. and Subaru vehicles, visit our media website at www.media.subaru.com.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics. For additional information visit www.subaru.com.


Source: Subaru of America, Inc.  

Mitsubishi Reports 15.8% Year-to-Date Increase Through October

CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported October sales of 9,280, virtually unchanged from last year's October volume of 9,288. Calendar year-to-date (CYTD) sales are 115,106, remaining well ahead of the first ten months of last year (99,392), up 15.8% compared to last year's first-ten-months total.

The new Outlander crossover sport utility showed the biggest year-over-year increase in October, while Endeavor SUV, Eclipse Spyder convertible, and Raider pickup truck sales for the month also ran ahead of last year.

  October sales highlights:
  -- Outlander closed at 1,274 units, up 168% from last year's volume; and
     up 172% from last year's CYTD volume.
  -- Sales of the all-new fuel efficient Lancer continue to run far ahead
     of last year, up 62% for the year-to-date.
  -- Eclipse Spyder convertible sales were up 8.1% in October, and are up
     16% year-to-date.
  -- Raider sales were up 110% for the month, and are up 8.6% year-to-date.
  -- Endeavor sales were up 18.7% in October.
  -- Galant sales are up 1.7% CYTD.
  -- Mitsubishi's January-October sales represent the best sales for the
     first ten months of the year since 2004.


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 http://media.mitsubishicars.com/.

Source: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.  

American Honda Reports Record October Sales

Accord, Civic, Fit and Odyssey post largest gains

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor *** Inc., posted record October sales of 114,799 Honda and Acura vehicles, surpassing the previous October 2005 record of 110,895, the company announced today. Based on the daily selling rate*, October sales declined 0.2 percent due to one additional selling day compared to last year.

Year-to-date, American Honda sales increased 2.5 percent to 1,308,319. Honda Division year-to-date sales increased 4.3 percent to 1,158,707.

Honda Division posted record October sales of 101,913, up 3.4 percent compared to last year. October records for individual models included the Odyssey with sales of 14,451, up 24.4 percent, and the Fit, with sales of 4,868, up 67.3 percent for the month. Sales of the Accord increased 25.8 percent to 30,936. Sales of the Civic increased 7.3 percent to 23,809. Honda Division total car sales increased 19.8 percent to 59,921.

"Car sales are gaining momentum and response to the new Accord has been positive," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "Car sales are up for a variety of reasons, but the number one reason is that compelling products with inherent value generate consumer interest."

Acura Division posted sales of 12,886 with a new October record set for the RDX sport utility vehicle. Sales of the RDX increased 9.5 percent to 1,937. Sales of the MDX sport utility vehicle increased 5.4 percent to 4,855. Record Acura Division light-truck sales increased 6.5 percent to 6,792. October sales of the TL luxury performance sedan totaled 3,421; the TSX sports sedan totaled 2,308.

 * The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 26 days for October
   2007, versus 25 days for October 2006. Year-to-date, the DSR is
   calculated with 256 days for 2007, versus 255 days for 2006. All
   percentages reflect DSR.  

BMW Group Reports 9.6 Percent Increase in October Sales

Year-to-Date Sales of BMW Group up 8.2 Percent

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported October sales of 26,821 vehicles, an increase of 9.6 percent over the 24,464 vehicles sold in October 2006. The BMW Group also increased its year-to-date sales volume to 275,094 vehicles, up 8.2 percent, compared to 254,297 vehicles in the same period of 2006.

BMW Brand Sales

Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 12.6 percent in October for a total of 23,451 compared to 20,822 vehicles reported in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date BMW brand sales were up 8.6 percent, to 239,788 vehicles compared to 220,885 vehicles sold in the first ten months of 2006.

MINI Brand Sales

MINI USA reported October sales of 3,370 automobiles, down 7.5 percent from the 3,642 cars sold in October 2006. Year-to-date, the division reported sales of 35,306 automobiles, an increase of 5.7 percent, compared to the 33,412 cars reported in the first ten months of 2006.

 Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, January through October 2007

                Oct 2007    Oct 2006    %     YTD 2007    YTD 2006    %
 BMW brand       23,451      20,822    12.6   239,788      220,885   8.6
  BMW passenger
   cars          19,084      17,466     9.3   188,845      172,991   9.2
  BMW light
   trucks (SAVs)  4,367       3,356    30.1    50,943       47,894   6.4
 MINI brand       3,370       3,642    -7.5    35,306       33,412   5.7
 TOTAL Group     26,821      24,464     9.6   275,094      254,297   8.2


 BMW Certified Pre-Owned

The company reported sales of 7,998 CPO vehicles in October 2007, an increase of 48.5 percent over October of 2006. Year-to-date, CPO sales are up 4.3 percent, to 72,443 over the 69,427 reported in the same period in 2006.  

Mercedes-Benz USA Records Best October Sales

Mercedes-Benz Sales Up 11 Percent for the Month

MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its strongest month of the year and its best October on record with sales of 22,820 new vehicles, an increase of 10.8 percent over last October (20,598). This brings MBUSA's year-to-date sales to 203,085, a 2.8 percent increase over the same period in 2006 (197,599), setting an all-time record for the company.

Sales for the month of October were boosted by high consumer demand for the all-new 2008 C-Class which recorded a 102 percent increase over October 2006 (7,646 vs. 3,784). Behind the C-Class, the popular E-Class sedans and wagons recorded sales of 4,176. Strongest gains were made by the flagship CL-Class coupes which increased 224.5 percent (318 vs. 98). On a year-to-date basis, volume leaders among the car lines were the C-Class at 49,882, the E-Class at 38,360 and the S-Class at 21, 601

Within its luxury light truck lines -- M-Class, R-Class, GL-Class and G-Class -- Mercedes-Benz posted a combined 0.2 percent increase over last October (6,255 vs. 6,241) and a 10.9 percent increase over year-to-date 2006 (59,433 vs. 53,595).

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program, MBUSA sold 3,971 vehicles in October, an increase of 3.5 over October 2006, bringing the year-to-date total to 43,224 units, a 9.1 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.  

Toyota Reports October Sales

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever October sales of 197,592 vehicles, an increase of 0.5 percent over last October.


"Showroom traffic was strongest from the Midwest through the Gulf States," said Jim Lentz, TMS executive vice president. "In Southern California, wildfires crimped a key market already impacted by the housing downturn."

The Toyota Division posted best-ever October sales of 172,473, an increase of 0.5 percent over the year-ago month. The Lexus Division reported best-ever October sales of 25,119 units, an increase of 0.6 percent.

Toyota Division

Toyota Division passenger cars recorded best-ever October sales of 95,241 units. Passenger car sales were led by Camry, which posted October sales of 33,728, a decrease of 4.1 percent from the same period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 3,511 units in October, up 20 percent from October 2006. The Prius hybrid gas-electric mid-size sedan posted best-ever October sales of 13,158, an increase of 44.9 percent over last October. Corolla reported October sales of 25,815 units, an increase of 0.7 percent over the year-ago month.

Toyota Division light truck sales were up 3.1 percent, with best-ever October sales of 77,232 units. Light truck sales were led by the all-new Tundra full-size pickup with best-ever October sales of 17,868, an increase 71 percent over the year-ago month. The RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle reported best-ever October sales of 14,636, up 26.2 percent over the same period last year. 4Runner posted sales of 7,196, an increase of 10.8 percent. Scion posted October sales of 10,962 units. The tC sports coupe led the way with October sales of 4,437 units. The xB urban utility vehicle posted best-ever October sales of 4,375 units, an increase of 6.2 percent over last October.

Lexus Division

Lexus passenger cars reported best-ever October sales of 15,017 units, an increase of 0.5 percent over October 2006. Passenger car sales were led by the ES 350 luxury sedan with best-ever October sales of 6,516 units. The all-new LS 460/460 L and LS 600h L luxury sedans reported combined sales of 2,951, an increase of 35.3 percent over last October. The LS 600h L hybrid luxury sedan posted sales of 175 units for the month.

Lexus Division light trucks reported October sales totaling 10,102 units, an increase of 0.8 percent over the year-ago month. The RX 350 and RX 400h posted combined October sales of 7,940 units, up 5.3 percent. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 1,392 units for the month, an increase of eight percent.

TMS Hybrids

TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 227,090 units, an increase of 42 percent over the same period last year. In October, TMS posted sales of 18,903 hybrid vehicles, up 25 percent over last October. Toyota Division posted sales of 17,265 hybrids, up 26 percent over October 2006. Lexus Division posted sales of 1,638 hybrids, an increase of 11 percent over last October.

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

Record Sales for New Crossover Vehicles Fuel Solid Retail Sales Month for Ford

-- All-new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers combined to achieve their highest monthly sales ever.

-- Redesigned Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner crossovers posted double- digit increases compared with year ago.

-- Overall, sales of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury crossovers were up 145 percent.

-- Lincoln's winning streak continues with sales increase of 17 percent, marking the 13th straight month of higher sales, with more good news on the way.

-- Land Rover dealers report record October sales.

-- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury retail sales nearly matched year ago; total company sales were 195,462, down 10 percent, primarily reflecting planned reduction in daily rental sales.

-- Ford updates second half North American production.

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company's (NYSE:F) all-new crossovers continued outpacing the competition in October, achieving their highest monthly sales to date.

Combined sales of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury crossover vehicles in October were 36,852, up 145 percent compared with a year ago. Year-to-date through October, crossover vehicles were up 59 percent, the largest increase of any major manufacturer.

Ford Edge sales were 14,133 and Lincoln MKX sales were 3,787. Over the last six months, the Ford Edge has been the top-selling mid-size crossover vehicle in the U.S. The redesigned Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner crossovers posted higher sales than a year ago. Escape sales were 12,174, up 27 percent. Mariner sales were 2,554, up 19 percent.

"Our new and redesigned crossovers continue to surprise and delight customers, demonstrating that Ford is building more products people really want," said Mark Fields, president, The Americas. "We're building quality into the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX and are equipping them with features rivaling the best in the business, including SYNC, our industry-first in-car connectivity technology that fully integrates Bluetooth-enabled cell phones and MP3 players into customers' daily drives."

In October, Lincoln continued winning. October marked the 13th straight month of higher sales for the premium brand. The month's sales totaled 10,229, up 17 percent compared with a year ago, with retail sales up even more - 38 percent. Lincoln's next new product will debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show later this month.

The company's mid-size sedans also contributed to the strong retail showing. Total sales for the Ford Fusion were up 13 percent, Mercury Milan 45 percent, and Lincoln MKZ 29 percent.

Land Rover dealers reported record October sales of 4,237, up 6 percent.

In October, Ford reduced sales to daily rental companies by 12,000 units, a 38 percent decline compared with last October. Year-to-date, Ford sales to daily rental companies were 142,000 units lower than the same period a year ago, reflecting planned reductions.

North American Production

In the second half of 2007, the company plans to produce 1,282,000 vehicles in North America, an increase of 2,000 vehicles from the plan announced on Sept. 4. Third-quarter actual vehicle production was 637,000 units, a reduction of 3,000 vehicles from the previously announced plan. Fourth-quarter estimated production is 645,000 units, an increase of 5,000 vehicles from the previously announced plan.

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.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 260,000 employees and about 100 plants worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.fordvehicles.com  

Volvo Cars Sales Report for October in North America

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) reports sales of 7,771 units in the United States* for the month, representing a decrease of 7.4 percent compared to the same period last year.

Overall in North America (United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico), Volvo sales were down 8.1 percent for the month, with 8,452 units sold. October sales in Canada and Mexico were 433 units (down 26.4 percent) and 248 units (up 14.3 percent) respectively.

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.  

Audi Reports Sales Increase for October

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc. today announced that sales for the month of October totaled 7,421 vehicles. These figures represent a 15.4% increase over last year's figures, resulting in the best October ever. To date, Audi has sold 75,900 vehicles in 2007, a 10% increase over the previous year.

Several key markets recorded significant increases, including New York (+24.3%), Miami (+19.8%) and Los Angeles (+22.9%).

Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales also are up for the year. Compared with last year's figures, October CPO sales came to 2,202 units, an increase of 17%. To date, CPO sales for 2007 are tracking at 21,810, an increase of 5.3%.