May Sales postings: Ford, Chevy, Dodge, VW and crossover up!

Here's a quick round up of May's sales numbers!




May Brings Record Sales For Ford Focus, Fusion

- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury car sales were 4 percent higher, with retail sales up 20 percent.

- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 206,000, down 16 percent, reflecting lower daily rental (down 30 percent), truck and van (down 29 percent) and SUV (down 44 percent) sales.

DEARBORN, Mich., June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For the second time in its nine-year history, Ford Focus sales eclipsed the 30,000-unit milestone in May.

Focus sales totaled 32,579, up 53 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales to individual customers more than doubled (up 105 percent). The first time was October 2001, when industry sales soared in response to zero-percent financing.

In all, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury car sales to retail customers were up 20 percent. Total car sales, including sales to fleet customers, were up 4 percent in May.

In May, crossover sales were lower than a year ago but remained at high levels as sales for the Ford Escape and Edge, Mercury Mariner and Lincoln MKX were among the highest recorded. During the past two years, sales growth for the company's crossovers has outpaced the industry.

The company's gains in the small and mid-size car market are helping to mitigate sharp declines among traditional SUVs (down 44 percent) and trucks and vans (down 29 percent) as well as lower sales to daily rental companies (down 30 percent).

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 206,000, down 16 percent.

Total Ford Motor Company sales, including Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo, were 217,998, also down 16 percent.


FORD MOTOR COMPANY MAY 2008 U.S. SALES
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     2008     2007   Change    2008       2007    Change
     ----     ----   ------    ----       ----    ------
 Ford, Lincoln Mercury
Sales By Brand
    Ford              184,042  212,572  -13.4    833,856    920,713   -9.4
    Mercury            13,593   18,178  -25.2     60,938     79,532  -23.4
    Lincoln             8,365   13,880  -39.7     47,176     60,839  -22.5



   Crossover Utility Vehicles   39,097   42,174   -7.3    179,151    166,036    7.9
   Sport Utility Vehicles      15,437    27,755   -44.4    86,044    122,618  -29.8
   Pickup Trucks and Vans      65,924    92,289   -28.6    341,439   419,611  -18.6

 Memo: Cars and Trucks
    Cars               91,634   89,126    2.8    366,871    386,135   -5.0
    Trucks            126,364  170,344  -25.8    635,592    744,918  -14.7
    -------  -------           -------    -------




FORD BRAND MAY 2008 U.S. SALES
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            May           %       Year-To-Date      %
            --- ------------
       2008     2007    Change   2008     2007    Change
       ----     ----    ------   ----     ----    ------

Escape                 17,667   18,953    -6.8   76,966   73,058     5.3
Edge                    12,367   12,701    -2.6   58,734   46,313    26.8
Taurus X                 2,794    2,635     6.0   12,552   17,321   -27.5
Explorer                 8,122   13,821   -41.2   43,116   60,500   -28.7
Expedition               5,252    9,205   -42.9   28,686   41,362   -30.6
Freestar                     0      214  -100.0        0    2,390  -100.0
Econoline/Club Wagon    14,673   18,395   -20.2   63,869   80,641   -20.8
Ranger 7,239             9,608   -24.7   36,421   35,598     2.3
F-Series                42,973   61,939   -30.6  235,924  290,282   -18.7
Low Cab Forward            109      268   -59.3      434    1,136   -61.8
Heavy Trucks               621    1,079   -42.4    2,970    5,288   -43.8
          ---    -----            -----    -----
Total Ford Trucks    111,817  148,818   -24.9  559,672  653,889   -14.4



LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND MAY 2008 U.S. SALES
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             May          %       Year-To-Date      %
             ---------------
         2008    2007   Change   2008     2007    Change
         ----    ----   ------   ----     ----    ------
Mariner         3,319   4,395   -24.5   15,579   15,890    -2.0
Mountaineer       734   2,609   -71.9    6,408   10,742   -40.3
Monterey           0     116  -100.0        0      700  -100.0
             -     ---                -      ---
Total Mercury Trucks    4,053   7,120   -43.1   21,987   27,332   -19.6

MKX               2,950   3,490   -15.5   15,320   13,454    13.9
Navigator         1,329   2,120   -37.3    7,834   10,014   -21.8
Mark LT           309     670   -53.9    1,821    3,576   -49.1
           ---     ---            -----    -----
Total Lincoln Trucks    4,588   6,280   -26.9   24,975   27,044    -7.7
         -----   -----           ------   ------
Total Mercury and Lincoln Trucks     8,641  13,400   -35.5   46,962   54,376   -13.6
         -----  ------           ------   ------



LAND ROVER BRAND MAY 2008 U.S. SALES
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May         %     Year-To-Date     %
---               ------------
             2008   2007  Change   2008    2007   Change
             ----   ----  ------   ----    ----   ------
Range Rover   732    931  -21.4   3,681   4,694   -21.6
Range Rover Sport             1,416  1,341    5.6   5,534   6,389   -13.4
LR3           355    972  -63.5   2,158   5,271   -59.1
LR2           500  1,025  -51.2   2,919   2,327    25.4
Freelander      0      0     NA       0       1  -100.0
-      -              -       -
   Total Land Rover            3,003  4,269  -29.7  14,292  18,682   -23.5

Source: Ford Motor Company  

Daimler AG Reports a 12 Percent Increase for the Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. for May 2008

- Total of 24,480 Units of Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Sold in U.S.

- Mercedes-Benz USA Records May Sales of 21,785


NEW YORK, June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviaton DAI) today reported sales for Mercedes-Benz Cars division (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 24,480 units in the U.S. for May 2008. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.


Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported its highest May on record with sales of 21,785 new vehicles, a 0.1 percent increase over last May. Highlights for the month include significant sales increases for the legendary SL-Class roadster (up 60.4 percent), the sporty C-Class sedans (up 43.9 percent). The M-Class SUV model line posted a 4 percent gain (2,706 vs. 2,601).

More and more people are seeing the smart fortwo on the road as the vehicle inches closer to the 10,000 sales mark, having sold 8,854 vehicles to date. The vehicle is attracting an overwhelming number of buyers who want a solution to high gas prices, to reduce their environmental footprint and urban mobility on congested city streets in a package that's fun to drive. The fortwo offers a powerful combination of outstanding fuel efficiency, innovative safety, environmental friendliness and low cost of ownership. There are currently 69 smart centers open in 31 states.

Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. Sales Summary Through May 2008

                         Month Sales       %         Sales CYTD        %
                     Curr Yr    Pr Yr   Change   Curr Yr   Pr Yr    Change
Mercedes-Benz USA     21,785   21,771      0.1   99,703   98,651      1.1
smart USA              2,695     n/a*     n/a*    8,854     n/a*     n/a*
Mercedes-Benz USA / smart USA combined   24,480   21,771*   12.4*  108,557  98,651*    10.0*

Source: Daimler AG  

Mercedes-Benz Sets Another Record With Best May Sales

MONTVALE, N.J., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest May on record with sales of 21,785 new vehicles, a 0.1 percent increase over last May. Sales for the month brought MBUSA's year-to-date volume to 99,703 new vehicles, a 1.1 percent increase compared to the first five months of 2007.

Passenger car sales of 16,416 vehicles showed an increase of 4.6 percent over last May. Sales of the legendary SL roadster, one of MBUSA's first 2009 models to hit dealer showrooms, increased by 60.4 percent (1,083 vs. 675 units). The volume leading C-Class also demonstrated impressive growth with an increase of 43.9 percent for the month (7,394 vs 5,139 units). In the light truck category, the award-winning M-Class SUV increased 4 percent (2,706 vs. 2,601 units), while sales of the G-Class rose 11.3 percent (79 vs. 71 units).

Year-to-date highlights include an overall increase in the C-Class model line of 39.2 percent (31,385 vs. 22,552) and in the M-Class with a 19.5 percent (14,795 vs. 12,384) increase.

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program, MBUSA marked a 31.8 percent increase for May sales with 6,037 vehicles sold, bringing year-to-date sales to a total of 26,549 units, an increase of 24.3 percent over the same period in 2007.

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 2007, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales record of 253,433 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in its history and achieving 14 consecutive years of sales growth. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at www.mbusa.com.

 Model           May '08  May '07  Monthly %  YTD 2008  YTD 2007  Yearly %

 C-CLASS           7,394    5,139      43.9%    31,385    22,552     39.2%

 E-CLASS           4,029    4,102      -1.8%    15,803    18,560    -14.9%

 S-CLASS           1,684    2,135     -21.1%     8,255    10,848    -23.9%

 CL-CLASS            250      319     -21.6%     1,323     1,433     -7.7%

 SL-CLASS          1,083      675      60.4%     2,734     2,773     -1.4%

 CLK-CLASS         1,033    1,548     -33.3%     5,567     7,038    -20.9%

 SLK-CLASS           444    1,100     -59.6%     2,493     3,646    -31.6%

 CLS-CLASS           499      671     -25.6%     3,177     3,493     -9.0%

 R-CLASS             666    1,379     -51.7%     4,208     5,530    -23.9%

 M-CLASS           2,706    2,601       4.0%    14,795    12,384     19.5%

 GL-CLASS          1,918    2,031      -5.6%     9,537     9,869     -3.4%

 G-CLASS              79       71      11.3%       426       525    -18.9%

 GRAND TOTAL      21,785   21,771       0.1%    99,703    98,651      1.1%

Source: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA)  

Nissan North America Announces May Sales

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported May sales of 100,874 units, compared to 93,062 in the prior year. Adjusted for the number of selling days, sales were up 4.4 percent, marking a record May. On the same basis, Nissan Division sales rose 5.7 percent, from 82,314 units to 90,379 units, while the Infiniti Division saw sales of 10,495 units decrease from 10,748 units the prior year, a decline by 6.0 percent.


 NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
-- Nissan vehicles saw sales of 90,379 units in May, a 5.7 percent increase on a daily sales rate basis compared with May 2007's 82,314 units sold, marking a record May for the Nissan Division.

-- The Rogue achieved sales of 7,467 in May, the most that have been sold in any month since it launched in September 2007.

INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
 -- Infiniti sales declined from 10,748 units to 10,495 units in May, a decrease of 6.0 percent.

 -- Sales of the all-new EX reached 1,201 units in May. An all-new FX goes on sale later this month.


NISSAN DIVISION SALES

                     May      May   Monthly DSR  CYTD    CYTD   CYTD DSR
                     2008     2007   % Change    2008    2007   % Change
Nissan Division
Frontier           4,119     5,886   -32.6     21,173   28,326   -26.4
Titan              2,163     4,899   -57.5     15,925   28,668   -45.3
Xterra             1,914     3,334   -44.7     14,033   21,988   -37.2
Pathfinder         2,382     4,934   -53.5     15,630   25,174   -38.9
Armada             1,212     2,530   -53.9      7,763   13,716   -44.3
Rogue              7,467        NA      NA     30,812       NA      NA
Murano             6,121     6,473    -8.9     37,331   39,206    -6.3
Quest              1,677     2,228   -27.5      8,428   12,753   -34.9
Total Truck       27,055    30,284   -14.0    151,095  169,831   -12.4

INFINITI DIVISION SALES
                     May      May   Monthly DSR  CYTD    CYTD   CYTD DSR
                     2008     2007   % Change    2008    2007   % Change
Infiniti Division
Q45                    0         3  -100.0          0       20  -100.0
QX56                 660       761   -16.5      4,166    4,083     0.5
EX                 1,201        NA      NA      5,211       NA      NA
FX                   861     2,106   -60.6      4,679    9,133   -49.6
Total Truck        2,722     2,867    -8.6     14,056   13,216     4.7

Source: Nissan North America, Inc.  

Toyota Reports May Sales

TORRANCE, Calif., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported May sales of 257,404 vehicles, a decrease of 7.9 percent from last May, on a daily selling rate basis.

The Toyota Division posted May sales of 230,811, a decrease of 6.3 percent from last May. The Lexus Division reported May sales of 26,593 units, a decrease of 19.6 percent from the year-ago month.

Toyota Division light trucks recorded May sales of 78,159 units, down 15.3 percent from May 2007. Light truck sales were led by the Tacoma mid-size pickup, reporting May sales of 17,341 units, up 4.2 percent over May 2007. The Tundra full-size pickup posted May sales of 12,144 units. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of 10,841 units in May. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported May sales of 2,644 units. Sequoia posted sales of 3,575 units for the month, up 75 percent over the same period last year.

Lexus Division light trucks reported May sales totaling 10,303 units, down 16.7 percent from the year-ago month. Lexus sales were led by the RX luxury utility vehicle, which posted combined May sales of 8,082 units. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported May sales of 2,155 units, up 19 percent over the year-ago month. The all-new LX 570 enjoyed sales of 827 units, an increase of 201.7 percent versus the same period last year

TMS Hybrids
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 127,353 units. TMS posted May sales of 26,019 hybrid vehicles. Toyota Division posted sales of 23,654 hybrids for the month. Lexus Division posted May sales of 2,365 hybrids, an 18 percent increase over the same period last year.

There were 27 selling days this month, as compared to 26 selling days last May.

                          TOYOTA RETAIL  SALES
                       (INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
                               May, 2008

                       --- CURRENT MONTH ---    -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
                                        DSR %                         DSR %
                        2008     2007    CHG       2008       2007     CHG
SCION
 SCION xB               5,351    3,658   40.9     21,241     13,331   56.9

Toyots
 SIENNA                12,178   12,837   -8.6     57,692     60,569   -6.2
 RAV4                  14,917   16,547  -13.2     61,919     72,447  -15.9
 FJ CRUISER             2,404    4,639  -50.1     14,961     25,271  -41.7
 4RUNNER                4,286    6,908  -40.3     24,282     37,938  -37.0
 HIGHLANDER            10,841   11,991  -12.9     54,517     53,496    0.3
 LAND CRUISER             473      205  122.2      2,163      1,078   97.5
 SEQUOIA                3,575    1,967   75.0     14,100     10,896   27.4
 4X2 TACOMA             9,480    9,728   -6.2     41,231     45,568  -10.9
 4X4 TACOMA             7,861    6,300   20.2     31,473     31,559   -1.8
 TOTAL TACOMA          17,341   16,028    4.2     72,704     77,127   -7.2
 TUNDRA                12,144   17,727  -34.0     66,278     61,113    6.8

LEXUS
 LX                       827      264  201.7      3,547      1,330  162.6
 GX                     1,394    1,842  -27.1      7,904      8,658  -10.1
 RX                     8,082    9,798  -20.6     36,690     39,892   -9.5

Source: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.  

Honda & Acura May Sales report

TORRANCE, Calif., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor *** Inc., May sales of 167,997, up 11.3 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis(1), shattered the company's all-time sales record for any month as Civic sales reached 53,299, up 28.3 percent versus last May and surpassing the previous monthly record for any car in the lineup.

Honda Division sales of 153,104 increased 13.9 percent for the month as total car sales reached 105,548, up 30.7 percent. The Honda Civic, with sales of 53,299, set a new monthly sales record for any model in the Honda lineup, surpassing the previous record of 49,098 set in August 2003 by the Accord.

The CR-V set a new May mark of 19,959, exceeding the previous record of 19,513 set in 2007. Honda Division reported truck sales of 47,556, a decrease of 11.4 percent. Year-to-date Honda Division sales are up 5.4 percent to 590,361.

American Honda reported May truck sales of 53,201, a decrease of 12.1 percent. Year-to-date American Honda sales increased 3.1 percent to 655,819.


               American Honda Vehicle Sales For May 2008

                              Month-to-Date             Year-to-Date
                          May      May     DSR**    May      May     DSR**
                          2008     2007   % Chg.    2008     2007   % Chg.
 American Honda Total   167,997  145,367   11.3%  655,819  625,994    3.1%
   
Total Truck Sales    53,201   58,303  -12.1%  257,099  273,261   -7.4%
Honda Total Truck Sales      47,556   51,668  -11.4%  227,973  240,454   -6.7%
Acura Total Truck Sales       5,645    6,635  -18.1%   29,126   32,807  -12.6%
Domestic Truck Sales *  41,392   40,872   -2.5%  197,021  192,492    0.8%
    Honda Division       35,747   34,237    0.5%  167,895  159,685    3.5%
    Acura Division        5,645    6,635  -18.1%   29,126   32,807  -12.6%
Import Truck Sales      11,809   17,431  -34.8%   60,078   80,769  -26.8%
    Honda Division       11,809   17,431  -34.8%   60,078   80,769  -26.8%

MODEL BREAKOUTS BY DIVISION
    Odyssey  *           12,966   15,235  -18.0%   59,987   64,822   -8.9%
    Pilot *               8,449   10,133  -19.7%   48,194   56,261  -15.7%
    CR-V *               19,959   19,513   -1.5%   89,017   84,464    3.8%
    Element *             2,686    3,187  -18.8%   13,623   16,728  -19.8%
    Ridgeline             3,496    3,600   -6.5%   17,152   18,179   -7.1%
 Acura Division Total    14,893   15,920   -9.9%   65,458   74,774  -13.8%
    MDX *                 4,277    4,623  -10.9%   21,137   22,388   -7.1%
    RDX  *                1,368    2,012  -34.5%    7,989   10,419  -24.5%

Source: American Honda Motor *** Inc.  

Mazda Reports Best May Since 1996 With Sales Up 4.2 Percent

IRVINE, Calif., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best May in 12 years with 27,921 units sold in the U.S., a 4.2 percent increase over last year. Year-to-date sales are up 1.9 percent with 129,370 vehicles sold.

"Soaring fuel prices are driving customers to make sensible transportation choices; it's a new marketplace," said Jim O'Sullivan, President and CEO, MNAO. "We're finding more and more buyers are shopping for the stylish, fun-to-drive, and affordable to own and operate cars and crossover SUVs that we build."

Heading Mazda's sales numbers and increases for the month, both the MAZDA3 compact sedan and the MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle reported best-ever May sales. MAZDA3 sales were up 13.0 percent with sales of 12,788, while the redesigned MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle reported sales of 2,072, up 43.0 percent over last year and 46.4 percent year-to-date.

The popular MAZDA6 showed a 9.1 percent increase in sales for May with 4,921 units sold. Mazda recently announced its all-new MAZDA6 sports sedan will launch later this year, with an expected on-sale date in late summer, 2008. The 2009 MAZDA6 features a larger interior and exterior size, more powerful engines and unique styling.

Mazda's crossover SUV lineup continues its strong sales momentum. CX-9, winner of the 2008 North American Truck of the Year and 2008 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year, reported sales of 2,448 units, up 29.3 percent versus last year. CX-7 recorded 2,529 units sold while Tribute sold 1,264 units in May, up 13.0 percent.


                 Mazda North American Operations - May
                                  2008

                          Month-To-Date               Year-To-Date

                   May        May       %        May       May        %
                  2008       2007    Change     2008      2007     Change


 Mazda6           4,921      4,509     9.1%    29,378    28,870     1.8%
 CX-7             2,529      3,672   (31.1)%   13,999    16,352   (14.4)%
 CX-9             2,448      1,894    29.3%    11,393     7,362    54.8%
 Tribute          1,264      1,119    13.0%     6,568     3,575    83.7%
 B-Series Truck     194        286   (32.2)%      709     1,355   (47.7)%
 MPV                  -          -     N/A          -       121  (100.0)%
 TRUCKS           6,435      6,971    (7.7)%   32,669    28,765    13.6%


Source: Mazda North American Operations  

Kia Motors America Announces Best Month Ever

IRVINE, Calif., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best sales month ever for the second consecutive month with record May sales of 31,047 units, an increase of nine percent over the same period last year, and year-to-date sales of 129,327 units.

May's record sales were led by Spectra and Optima, which both had their best months ever with 9,407 and 8,197 units sold respectively, increases of 10.5 and 120.8 percent over same period last year. Rio also continued with strong sales in its best month of the year at 4,474 units, a 28.6 percent increase over the same period last year.

"With gas prices continuing to rise, record sales of the fuel-efficient Spectra and Optima are proof that consumers are recognizing Kia's value now more than ever," said Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of KMA and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG). "Achieving the best month ever for two months in a row is the result of enhancement efforts to Kia's brand image and the Kia dealer network's total endeavors in a difficult market environment to sell more vehicles."

Kia Motors America (KMA) is the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 640 dealers throughout the United States. For 2007, KMA recorded its 14th consecutive year of record U.S. sales. Kia Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value, high quality, safe and dynamic vehicles. Kia Motors prides itself on producing vehicles that are exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline "The Power to Surprise."

Kia Motors America is the "Official Automotive Partner of the NBA." Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle line-up is available at its Web site -- http://www.kia.com/. For media information, including photography, visit http://www.kiamedia.com/.

                              MONTH OF MAY              YEAR-TO-DATE
 Model                     2008         2007         2008         2007
 Rio                      4,474        3,479       17,624       13,067
 Spectra                  9,407        8,512       35,826       30,208
 Optima                   8,197        3,712       21,943       17,675
 Amanti                     182          748          973        4,014
 Sportage                 3,505        4,678       17,251       20,088
 Sorento                  1,695        3,111        9,307       16,073
 Sedona                   2,021        2,500       12,601       21,122
 Rondo                    1,566        1,754       13,802        5,857

 Total                   31,047       28,494      129,327      128,104

Source: Kia Motors America  

Hyundai Motor America Sets All-Time May Sales Record

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 46,415 for the month of May, a six percent increase over the same period last year, and its best May ever.

"We are very pleased with our results for May and the fact we were able to break the record set in 2007 for the month during a period of record-setting oil prices and a sluggish economy," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "Our more fuel-efficient vehicles -- Accent, Elantra and Sonata -- continued their strong momentum with increases of 89 percent, 46 percent and 12 percent, respectively, over last year."

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 power train 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.

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through almost 800 dealerships nationwide.

 CARLINE             MAY/2008       MAY/2007        CY2008         CY2007

 ACCENT                6,941          3,669         21,270         14,859
 SONATA               13,620         12,147         49,052         52,578
 ELANTRA              13,645          9,317         47,496         40,315
 TIBURON               1,023          1,668          3,988          5,725
 SANTA FE              6,604          7,930         31,547         35,912
 AZERA                 1,221          2,056          9,698         10,732
 TUCSON                2,049          3,454          9,783         16,711
 ENTOURAGE               491          2,544          2,533          8,467
 VERACRUZ                821          1,100          5,666          1,928
 TOTAL                46,415         43,885        181,033        187,227

Source: Hyundai Motor America  

VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS MAY 2008 SALES
Best Eos Month Ever

HERNDON, Va.— Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced May 2008 sales of 22,346 units, a 0.1 percent increase over the May 2007 sales of 22, 325 vehicles.   On a year-to-date basis, 2008 Volkswagen sales are 0.6 percent ahead of 2007 sales through May.

A sign that people are ready for top down summer driving is that both the New Beetle convertible and Eos posted strong May sales results. Volkswagen’s innovative coupe-convertible-sunroof Eos posted its best sales month ever with sales of 1,807 units, up 21.2 percent over last May. New Beetle convertible posted sales of 1,809 units, up 20.6 percent compared to May 2007.

The Passat sedan and wagon also posted strong May sales numbers with sales of 3,694 units, up 18.5 percent compared to May 2007.


 

Volvo Cars North America Reports Sales for May



IRVINE, Calif. (June 3, 2008) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, recorded 7,238 units sold in the United States during May. While the figure is 21.4 percent lower than May 2007 sales, the company is on track to meet its projected sales volume for 2008.


"Last year, we said 2008 sales would be 10-15 percent lower than 2007 as we balanced margin and volume," said Doug Speck, president and CEO. "We're down 11 percent, year-on-year, and that's essentially where we expected to be for a variety of business and economic reasons."


Overall, Volvo sales for North America (United States, Canada and Mexico) were 8,277 units, which is 22.2 percent down compared to the beginning of 2007. Volvo Canada sales were off 28.8 percent, with 830 units sold, while Volvo sales in Mexico were off 20.5 percent, selling 209 units.


Source: Volvo Cars of North America,  

Chrysler LLC Reports May 2008 Sales; Let’s Refuel America $2.99 Gas Guarantee Continues to Gain Retail Momentum


   * $2.99 Gas Guarantee increases showroom traffic, runs until July 7
   * Fleet sales reduced more than 40%; Retail sales move closer to industry trend
   * Fuel-efficient Jeep® Patriot sales accelerate to new monthly record
   * New Dodge brand lineup embraced by consumers
   * Chrysler Aspen sales continue to grow
   * ‘New Day’ Value Package models continue to resonate well with consumers


Auburn Hills, Mich., Jun 3, 2008  -

Chrysler LLC today reported total May 2008 sales of 148,747 units, which is 25 percent below the same period last year. Total May sales reflect a combination of record sales of Chrysler’s newest highly fuel-efficient vehicles, an unusually high 40 percent cut in monthly fleet vehicle sales and a continued industry wide slowdown in pickup truck and SUV sales. All sales figures are reported as unadjusted.

“There is a new era emerging in the restructuring of the American economy. There is an unprecedented shift in the industry that is challenging, but we are determined to provide consumers what they need and want,” Vice Chairman and President Jim Press said. “We are responding to consumers with innovative incentive choices and new vehicle offerings, five of which get 28 mpg highway driving for under $20,000. These actions have helped move our retail sales more in line with the overall industry and provided a lift for our dealers this month.”

May sales highlight the continued growth of Dodge brand cars and crossovers, such as the Dodge Caliber and Dodge Journey, both of which come with a standard four-cylinder engine delivering 28 mpg on the highway. The two vehicles reached new monthly sales records in May with the Dodge Caliber posting sales of 12,856 units, up 7 percent compared with May 2007 sales of 12,052 units, and the all-new Dodge Journey reaching 7,520 units in only its fourth month of sales.

The fuel-efficient Jeep® Patriot posted record monthly sales as it continues to be one of Chrysler’s fastest growing models. Jeep Patriot sales of 8,199 units represented an 82 percent increase in May 2008 versus the same period last year.

Customers continue to take advantage of the luxury-value equation of the Chrysler Aspen, which posted sales of 2,037 units, an 18 percent increase from May 2007 sales of 1,724 units. With a base starting price of $33,225, the Aspen, offers an optional Multi-displacement System (MDS) equipped HEMI® powertrain that achieves up to 20 percent fuel economy improvement.

Consumer and dealer feedback has been very positive on Chrysler’s lineup of the “New Day” packages. The wide-range of vehicles offering the company’s most sought-after features at reduced prices will continue to be available in June.

Despite slow industry sales, the Company finished the month with 412,009 units of inventory, or a 75-day supply. As part of a planned reduction, inventory is down 14 percent compared with May 2007 when it totaled 479,501 units.

Let’s Refuel America $2.99 Gas Guarantee
Buyers were most likely to choose the gas guarantee incentive option versus cash back or 0 percent financing when purchasing the Dodge Journey, Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring Sedan, Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Town & Country.

“We are pleased with the consumer response to the Let’s Refuel America $2.99 Gas Guarantee program,” Press said. “Shoppers really appreciate the opportunity to stabilize their fuel costs and to increase their savings if gas prices continue to rise. The program gives consumers three incentive choices of similar current value to help them address their most pressing needs. With great high mileage product, creative incentive choices, a strong dealer network, and dedicated employees, we are ushering in new confidence for the month of June.”


Source:  Chrysler LLC  

Subaru Reports All Time Record May Sales

Forester Sales up Significantly - 66% Gain

CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported the Company's best May sales ever with 18,436 total units sold. Retail sales were up 13% over the same month in 2007, driven by strong consumer demand.

The new 2009 model year Subaru Forester was up 66 percent.


Model 2008 May       % v 2007


Total Outback 6,512            -9%
(incl. Legacy Wagon)
Total Impreza 4,301            +8%
Total Forester 6,412           +66%
Total Tribeca 1,211            +4%
Total 18,436



"Thanks to the tremendous job our Subaru Retailers are doing and our strong products, we had another exceptional month of retail sales," said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales for Subaru of America. "Additionally, with great press in Motor Trend, USA Today and other leading publications, we look forward to continued strong sales."


MAY MONTH END SALES/INVENTORY COMPARISON 2008 VS 2007

                                                  May-08            May-07
NAT'L   May-08    % CHG    May-07    YTD     % CHG     YTD
Total Sales   18436      13%    16282    76088      4%     73046
Outback w/Legacy wagon  4539     -16%     5378    20275    -12%     23162
Impreza Wagon     2479      61%     1537    10814     69%      6416
Forester 6412      66%     3871    21739     18%     18467
Tribeca     1211       4%     1166     5595     -4%      5853

Source: Subaru of America, Inc.  

BMW Group USA Reports May Sales

BMW Group US sales (BMW and MINI combined) up 3.1 percent in May. MINI sales reached all-time sales record.

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) today reported May vehicle sales of 31,781, an increase of 3.1 percent from the 30,819 vehicles sold in the same month of 2007. For the first five months of 2008, BMW Group sales are down 2.4 percent, to 131,758 vehicles versus the 134,944 sold January through May of 2007.

BMW Brand Sales

BMW brand sales were down 4.6 percent, to 25,469 vehicles compared to 26,689 vehicles sold in May 2007. Year-to-date, BMW reported sales of 110,569 vehicles compared to the 119,359 reported in the same period a year ago, a decline of 7.4 percent.

"In spite of the small decline we saw in May, we see that buyers of premium vehicles remain active in the market. This continues to help keep our turn rates strong and momentum maintained through this difficult period," said Tom Purves, Chairman and CEO of BMW (US) Holding Corp. "In addition, we are finding that buyers respond positively to the fact that premium products can also be efficient and smart purchases. This is a message we continue to communicate about our BMW lineup."

BMW Sports Activity Vehicles

Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles are up 6 percent in May to 5,585 vehicles over the 5,268 sold last May. Year-to-date, sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles decreased by 9.3 percent, to 23,602 vehicles compared to the 26,032 sold in the same period of 2007.


Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, May 2008

                         May      May             YTD        YTD
                        2008     2007     %      2008       2007        %

BMW brand            25,469   26,689  -4.6   110,569    119,359     -7.4
BMW passenger cars              19884   21,421  -7.2    86,967     93,327     -6.8
BMW light trucks (SAVs)     5,585    5,268   6.0    23,602     26,032     -9.3
MINI brand            6,312    4,130  52.8    21,189     15,585     36.0
TOTAL Group          31,781   30,819   3.1   131,758    134,944     -2.4

Sales BMW of North America, LLC, May 2008

                                                      YTD      YTD
                          May 08  May 07       %   May 08   May 07       %
 BMW passenger cars       19,884  21,421   -7.2%   86,967   93,327   -6.8%
 X3                        2,125   2,410  -11.8%    8,092   11,391  -29.0%
 X5                        2,728   2,858   -4.5%   14,123   14,641   -3.5%
 X6                          732       0            1,387        0
 BMW light trucks (SAVs)   5,585   5,268    6.0%   23,602   26,032   -9.3%
 BMW brand                25,469  26,689   -4.6%  110,569  119,359   -7.4%


Source: BMW of North America, LLC  

Mitsubishi Motors Reports May Sales

CYPRESS, Calif., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors today announced total May 2008 sales of 10,430.

-- Consistent with the overall U.S. market, total Mitsubishi sales were off 23.6% for May compared to May 2007 sales of 13,651.

Source: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.