May 2009 - Truck , SUV, and crossover sales numbers - Jeeps sales up!!!

April 2009 - Truck , SUV, and crossover sales numbers

march 2009 - Truck , SUV, and crossover sales numbers

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January 2009 - Truck , SUV, and crossover sales numbers



---------MAY 2009 SALES NUMBERS LISTED BELOW--------------------  

Chrysler LLC Posts Best Retail Month of the Year; Reports May 2009 Sales

- Chrysler LLC posts best retail sales month of 2009

- Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep brands post double-digit retail sales gains compared to previous month

- Jeep Wrangler sales continue upward trend increasing 4 percent year-over-year compared to May 2008

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler LLC today reported May U.S. total sales of 79,010 units, representing the best retail sales month of 2009 and a retail performance that was better than the industry average. Compared to May 2008, retail sales decreased 30 percent. During the month of May, Chrysler LLC did not produce any vehicles for fleet sales which resulted in a fleet sales reduction of 90 percent year-over-year for the same period.

"We are pleased that consumers responded to Chrysler's reorganization by purchasing our products, resulting in our best retail sales month of the year," said Jim Press, Vice Chairman and President - Chrysler LLC. "Overall our sales were above expectations during this month of transition."

On June 1, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved the sale of the majority of Chrysler LLC's assets to a new company, Chrysler Group LLC in alliance with Fiat S.p.A.

"The uncertainty that has been surrounding Chrysler for the last few months is coming to an end, and a vibrant, new company is beginning to take shape," Press added. "One that will better serve our customers and dealers with a broader and more competitive lineup of environmentally friendly, fuel-efficient, high-quality vehicles."

 May Sales Highlights

 --  May was the best retail sales month of 2009, with 74,741 retail units
     sold.
 --  Chrysler's retail market share is higher than May of last year and
     also stronger than last month
 --  Jeep Wrangler continued its strong upward sales trend for the fifth
     month in a row, with May retail sales up 4 percent year-over-year
     compared to May 2008 and up 8 percent compared to the previous month.
     Wrangler also increased its share of the segment for the fifth month
     in a row
 --  Chrysler brand retail sales improved 32 percent compared to the
     previous month
 --  Dodge brand retail sales increased 23 percent compared to the previous
     month

 --  Jeep brand retail sales were up 21 percent compared to April 2009


"May was a very encouraging retail month for Chrysler and the industry," said Steven Landry, Executive Vice President North American Sales and Marketing, Service and Parts - Chrysler LLC. "Retail sales for the industry came in stronger than expected and our retail performance during our restructuring was even stronger than the industry, giving us improved share and optimism that the market is showing signs of life."

Compared to the same time period in 2008, Chrysler LLC's total sales decreased 47 percent. The Company finished the month with 260,407 units representing an 86 day supply. Inventory is down 37 percent compared with May 2008 when it totaled 412,009 units.

Product Redistribution

Chrysler is taking actions to assist in the redistribution of remaining eligible inventory of dealers who had their sales and service agreements rejected. The inventory from the rejected dealers will be matched with dealers who are moving forward with the new company and need to replenish their inventory or acquire inventory for additional brand lines they may add.

                  Chrysler LLC U.S. Sales Summary Thru May 2009
                  ---------------------------------------------
                                  Month Sales              Vol %
            Model             Curr Yr       Pr Yr         Change
            -----             -------       -----         ------
 Sebring                      1,977         7,124          -72%
 300                          3,679         4,763          -23%
 Crossfire                       58           250          -77%
 PT Cruiser                   1,276         5,203          -75%
 Aspen                          678         2,037          -67%
 Pacifica                       347           530          -35%
 Town & Country               7,972        12,869          -38%
   CHRYSLER BRAND            15,987        32,776          -51%
   --------------            ------        ------          ---
 Compass                        936         3,114          -70%
 Patriot                      2,347         8,199          -71%
 Wrangler                     9,294         9,260            0%
 Liberty                      4,615         6,228          -26%
 Grand Cherokee               3,480         6,979          -50%
 Commander                      952         2,061          -54%
   JEEP BRAND                21,624        35,841          -40%
   ----------                ------        ------          ---
 Caliber                      2,991        12,856          -77%
 Avenger                      2,512         6,354          -60%
 Charger                      4,082        10,134          -60%
 Challenger                   2,695            71         3696%
 Viper                           44           126          -65%
 Magnum                           8           274          -97%
 Dakota                         863         3,605          -76%
 Ram P/U                     15,516        19,727          -21%
 Journey                      4,023         7,520          -47%
 Caravan                      5,660        13,655          -59%
 Durango                        596         1,360          -56%
 Nitro                        1,845         2,667          -31%
 Sprinter                       564         1,781          -68%
   DODGE BRAND               41,399        80,130          -48%
   -----------               ------        ------          ---

   TOTAL CHRYSLER LLC        79,010       148,747          -47%

             TOTAL CAR       18,046        42,124          -57%
             TOTAL TRUCK     60,964       106,623          -43%
             -----------     ------       -------          ---
 Selling Days                    26            27
 ------------                    --            --



                                  Sales CYTD               Vol %
            Model             Curr Yr       Pr Yr         Change
            -----             -------       -----         ------
 Sebring                      8,933        42,911          -79%
 300                         16,382        35,486          -54%
 Crossfire                      235           905          -74%
 PT Cruiser                   7,488        26,614          -72%
 Aspen                        4,484        12,289          -64%
 Pacifica                     1,486         3,888          -62%
 Town & Country              36,559        57,973          -37%
   CHRYSLER BRAND            75,567       180,066          -58%
   --------------            ------       -------          ---
 Compass                      4,795        16,318          -71%
 Patriot                     10,733        31,795          -66%
 Wrangler                    44,080        39,773           11%
 Liberty                     19,890        35,917          -45%
 Grand Cherokee              19,467        36,739          -47%
 Commander                    4,875        14,352          -66%
   JEEP BRAND               103,840       174,894          -41%
   ----------               -------       -------          ---
 Caliber                     13,769        53,012          -74%
 Avenger                     12,430        37,266          -67%
 Charger                     25,972        50,173          -48%
 Challenger                  13,713            71        19214%
 Viper                          289           515          -44%
 Magnum                          85         6,061          -99%
 Dakota                       6,098        14,936          -59%
 Ram P/U                     80,038       112,795          -29%
 Journey                     22,153        17,569           26%
 Caravan                     35,927        61,591          -42%
 Durango                      2,458        13,186          -81%
 Nitro                        8,414        21,321          -61%
 Sprinter                     2,147         6,913          -69%
   DODGE BRAND              223,493       395,409          -43%
   -----------              -------       -------          ---

   TOTAL CHRYSLER LLC       402,900       750,369          -46%

             TOTAL CAR       91,810       227,289          -60%
             TOTAL TRUCK    311,090       523,080          -41%
             -----------    -------       -------          ---
 Selling Days                   127           129
 ------------                   ---           ---

Source: Chrysler LLC  

Volkswagen Reports May 2009 Sales

Best clean diesel sales month since launch of all-new TDI

HERNDON, Va., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced May 2009 sales of 19,568 units, a 12.4 percent decrease over May 2008.

Volkswagen of America's volume model, the Jetta, posted its best sales month since August of 2008 with sales of 8,992 units. The Jetta SportWagen posted its best sales month since its launch last year with sales of 1,605 units. Volkswagen's award winning clean diesel models also posted their best sales month since their launch last year with 3,862 units sold.

"In this challenging economy, Volkswagen is pleased with our May sales results," said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "We're really encouraged by how well our Jetta sedan and SportWagen did in May, and equally excited by how well our TDI clean diesel models continue to sell," added Barnes.

Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Eos, Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, CC, Tiguan, Touareg 2 and Routan through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. All 2009 Volkswagens come standard-equipped with Electronic Stabilization Program. This is important because the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America online at vw.com or www.media.vw.com to learn more.

 VW-US Snapshot                         ---------- YEAR-TO-DATE ----------
                 May-09  May-08    Yr/Yr %  May-09 YTD  May-08 YTD Yr/Yr %
                 Actual  Actual    change    Actual       Actual    change
 Rabbit           611     2,393    -74.5%     3,408       9,253    -63.2%
 GTI              857     1,159    -26.1%     2,814       5,102    -44.8%
 R32                1       315    -99.7%       133       1,918    -93.1%
    Total
     Rabbit/GTI/
     R32        1,469     3,867               6,355      16,273    -60.9%
 Jetta
  Sdn           8,992     8,303      8.3%    30,676      37,415    -18.0%
   SportWagen   1,605         -      0.0%     5,554           -       N/A
    Total
     Jetta     10,597     8,303     27.6%    36,230      37,415     -3.2%
 New Beetle
  - Coupe         602     1,678    -64.1%     4,058       6,378    -36.4%
  - Convertible   570     1,809    -68.5%     1,861       5,312    -65.0%
    Total  New
     Beetle     1,172     3,487    -66.4%     5,919      11,690    -49.4%
 Eos            1,009     1,807    -44.2%     2,978       6,634    -55.1%
 Passat
  Sdn             851     3,016    -71.8%     4,194      13,358    -68.6%
  Wgn             228       678    -66.4%     1,018       2,923    -65.2%
    Total
     Passat     1,079     3,694    -70.8%     5,212      16,281    -68.0%
 CC             1,419         -       N/A     8,290                   N/A
 Tiguan         1,133       679     66.9%     5,207         679    666.9%
 Touareg          300       509    -41.1%     1,599       3,344    -52.2%
 Routan         1,390         -       N/A     6,191           -       N/A
        TOTAL  19,568    22,346     -12.4%   77,981      92,316    -15.5%

Source: Volkswagen of America, Inc.  

BMW Group U.S. Division Reports May 2009 Sales

- Overall sales (BMW and MINI) down 27.7 percent in May

- BMW brand reported best month so far this year

- BMW 3 Series hits two million milestone since its introduction in the US in 1976

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported May sales of 22,993 vehicles, a decrease of 27.7 percent from the 31,781 vehicles sold in the same month of 2008. The BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 93,599 vehicles, down 29 percent, compared to 131,758 vehicles sold in the same period a year ago.

BMW Brand Sales

With 18,383 vehicles sold, the BMW brand reported its best month so far this year. Compared to the 25,469 vehicles reported in the same month a year ago, this is a decrease of 27.8 percent. Year-to-date, BMW brand sales were down 30.5 percent to 76,819 vehicles compared to 110,569 vehicles sold in the same period of 2008.

"This month, the Northeast and Midwest showed signs of buyers' interest and that's a positive aspect for the whole premium market," said Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC. "We have been seeing all year, customers remain cautious, and when they shop for premium products they are buying brands that have a history of value, dependability and enduring quality. This has helped sales in our core 3 Series, 5 Series and X5 range."

The company's Ultimate Service including the four-year, no cost maintenance program combined with one of the highest residual values in the industry further contributes to BMW being a safe and secure purchase in this environment.

In May, the BMW 3 Series reached an important milestone in the U.S. with over two million units sold since the launch of the first 3 Series (320i) in November 1976. The BMW 3 Series has remained the unrivaled benchmark in the premium segment for more than 30 years.

BMW Certified Pre-Owned (CPO)

Sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles are up 8.3 percent, to 10,410 CPO vehicles versus 9,616 vehicles reported last May 2008. Year-to-date, CPO sales are up 9.8 percent, to 48,410 over the 44,077 reported in the same period of 2008. Since the beginning of the year, BMW has seen a strong performance of its certified used car business with May being the second best month in the history of the CPO program.

MINI Brand Sales

MINI USA reported sales of 4,610 automobiles, down 27 percent from the 6,312 cars sold in May 2008. Year-to-date, MINI USA also reported sales of 16,780 automobiles, a decrease of 20.8 percent, compared to the 21,189 cars reported in May 2008.

"In May, the small car market continued to be soft due to restraint in new car purchases and gas prices that are around 40 percent lower than a year ago," said Jim McDowell, Vice President of MINI USA. "Nonetheless, once again last month, MINI sales improved over the previous month and we continued to outperform the segment by a wide margin."

 Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, May 2009


                            May      May             YTD      YTD
                           2009     2008      %     2009     2008     %

 BMW brand                18,383   25,469   -27.8  76,819  110,569  -30.5
    BMW passenger cars    14,785   19,884   -25.6  61,851   86,967  -28.9
    BMW light trucks       3,598    5,585   -35.6  14,968   23,602  -36.6
    (SAVs)
 MINI brand                4,610    6,312   -27.0  16,780   21,189  -20.8
 TOTAL Group              22,993   31,781   -27.7  93,599  131,758  -29.0



 Sales BMW of North America, LLC, May 2009

                                                YTD      YTD
                       May 09  May 08    %     May 09   May 08    %

 1 Series               1,010   1,765  -42.8%   4,575    4,386    4.3%
 3 Series               8,621  11,913  -27.6%  34,525   50,327  -31.4%
 Z4 Roadster and Coupe    334     549  -39.2%     459    3,229  -85.8%
 5 Series               3,904   3,899    0.1%  18,050   19,572   -7.8%
 6 Series                 268     661  -59.5%   1,852    3,083  -39.9%
 7 Series                 648   1,097  -40.9%   2,390    6,370  -62.5%
 BMW passenger cars    14,785  19,884  -25.6%  61,851   86,967  -28.9%
 ------------------    ------  ------  -----   ------   ------  -----
 X3                       991   2,125  -53.4%   2,497    8,092  -69.1%
 X5                     2,198   2,728  -19.4%  10,825   14,123  -23.4%
 X6                       409     732  -44.1%   1,646    1,387   18.7%
 BMW light trucks
 (SAVs)                 3,598  5,585   -35.6%  14,968   23,602  -36.6%
 ---------              -----   -----  -----   ------   ------  -----
 BMW brand             18,383  25,469  -27.8%  76,819  110,569  -30.5%
 ---------             ------  ------  -----   ------  -------  -----
 Cooper /S Hardtop      2,855   4,239  -32.6%  11,041   14,489  -23.8%
 Cooper /S Convertible    766     878  -12.8%   1,742    2,758  -36.8%
 Cooper /S Clubman        989    1195  -17.2%   3,997    3,942    1.4%
 MINI brand             4,610   6,312  -27.0%  16,780   21,189  -20.8%
 ----------             -----   -----  -----   ------   ------  -----
 TOTAL BMW of
  North America, LLC   22,993  31,781  -27.7%  93,599  131,758  -29.0%
 ---------------       ------  ------  -----   ------  -------  -----


Source: BMW of North America, LLC  

Hyundai Motor America Reports May 2009 Sales

Hyundai Urges Quick Passage of Fleet Modernization Program

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 36,937 vehicles in May, a nine percent increase over April and a 20 percent decline versus a record-setting May 2008.

"Record sales of our new Genesis and Elantra Touring models, and continued strength of core models like the Alabama-built Sonata and Santa Fe, lift our retail market share to its highest level of the year," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America vice president of national sales. "What's even more heartening for us is that May marks the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year monthly retail share gains, even as we've been steadily reducing our incentive spending."

While making its May sales announcement, Hyundai Chief Executive Officer John Krafcik commented on the pending Fleet Modernization program. "While Hyundai has fared better than most others over the last several months, we can't lose sight of the fact that U.S. auto industry sales are now forecast at the lowest levels in 26 years," Krafcik said. "It is imperative that the country move forward with the Fleet Modernization program. Our research shows that one in nine car buyers are delaying their purchases until the legislation is resolved.

"The longer this bill remains stuck in Congress, the greater the pressures placed on all aspects of the U.S. automotive industry - from suppliers to manufacturers to dealers. We urge Congress to move quickly so that American consumers can benefit from this bill during the peak summer buying season," said Krafcik.

More than half of all vehicles sold by Hyundai Motor America are manufactured in the United States at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing in Montgomery, AL. In total, Hyundai directly employs more than 5,000 people in the U.S., with facilities in 14 states across the country. Including its almost 800 dealers and suppliers, Hyundai has created more than 35,000 jobs in the United States.

As Hyundai's market share climbs, so too does the list of awards and accolades. The 2009 Hyundai Genesis is both North American Car of the Year and its V8 engine is on Ward's Auto World's "10 Best Engines" list. The Genesis also received a "Top Safety Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, along with Entourage, Santa Fe and Veracruz.

The Alabama-built 2009 Sonata was the highest ranked Premium Mid-Size Car in AutoPacific's 2009 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, and the Genesis topped the Aspirational Luxury Car category. Hyundai has also increased its lead over the industry average in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study(SM) (VDS).

All new Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by America's Best Warranty. In addition, the Hyundai Assurance Program is now offered on all new Hyundai's leased or purchased at a participating Hyundai dealership. Hyundai Assurance provides protection from certain income-changing life events, allowing consumers to return their vehicles in the first year of ownership without impacting their credit histories, while covering vehicle depreciation (negative equity) up to $7,500.

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 by more than 780 dealerships nationwide.

 CARLINE         MAY/2008     MAY/2009     CY/2008    CY/2009
 -------         --------     --------     -------     ------
 ACCENT           6,941        5,877       21,270      24,789
 SONATA          13,620       11,059       49,052      48,531
 ELANTRA         13,645        6,932       47,496      33,411
 TIBURON          1,023        1,640        3,988       7,903
 SANTA FE         6,604        6,486       31,547      26,325
 AZERA            1,221          346        9,698       1,638
 TUCSON           2,049        1,346        9,783       6,452
 ENTOURAGE          491          129        2,533       3,300
 VERACRUZ           821        1,043        5,666       6,294
 GENESIS              0        2,079            0       8,100
 TOTAL           46,415       36,937      181,033     166,743


Source: Hyundai Motor America  

Nissan North America Announces May Sales

FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales for March of 67,489 units versus 100,874 units a year ago, a decrease of 33.1 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles decreased 32.5 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 38.1 percent.

 NNA INFORMATION

 --  Combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti of 67,489 units, compared with
     last May's sales of 100,874 units, marked a decrease of 33.1 percent.

 --  To ensure consistency in our global sales reporting, Nissan North
     America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis,
     unadjusted for the number of selling days in the month. This May had
     26 selling days, and May 2008 had 27 selling days.


 NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS

 --  Nissan vehicles saw sales of 60,993 units in May compared with 90,379
     units sold in May 2008, a 32.5 percent decrease.
 --  Launched May 5th, the all-new, uniquely styled 2009 cube(R) saw sales
     of 1,745 units.
 --  The Rogue compact crossover increased sales of 11.0 percent from a
     year ago with 8,287 units, posting its largest monthly sales volume.

 --  Sales of the flagship Maxima sedan posted an 86.0 percent increase
     over year-ago, with sales of 6,082 units in May.

 INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS

 --  Infiniti sales for May were 6,496 units, down from 10,495 units a year
     ago, a decline of 38.1 percent.

In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and increasing recycling. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissanusa.com and www.infinitiusa.com.

 NISSAN DIVISION
                          May     May   Monthly     CYTD     CYTD   CYTD
                         2009    2008    % chg      2009     2008   % chg
 Nissan Division Total  60,993  90,379  -32.5     257,302  393,909 -34.7
 Versa                   5,031  10,378  -51.5      26,396   36,752 -28.2
 Sentra                  5,618  13,980  -59.8      28,414   48,186 -41.0
 cube                    1,745       0    0.0       1,745        0   0.0
 Altima                 18,408  34,428  -46.5      80,078  133,465 -40.0
 Maxima                  6,082   3,270   86.0      18,858   18,664   1.0
 350/370Z                1,278   1,268    0.8       7,203    5,747  25.3
 GT-R                      146       0    0.0         717        0   0.0
 Total Car              38,308  63,324  -39.5     163,411  242,814 -32.7
 Frontier                3,111   4,119  -24.5      10,108   21,173 -52.3
 Titan                   1,623   2,163  -25.0       7,514   15,925 -52.8
 Xterra                  1,204   1,914  -37.1       6,238   14,033 -55.5
 Pathfinder              1,419   2,382  -40.4       7,218   15,630 -53.8
 Armada                    784   1,212  -35.3       3,625    7,763 -53.3
 Rogue                   8,287   7,467   11.0      31,344   30,812   1.7
 Murano                  5,088   6,121  -16.9      23,800   37,331 -36.2
 Quest                   1,169   1,677  -30.3       4,044    8,428 -52.0
 Total Truck            22,685  27,055  -16.2      93,891  151,095 -37.9
 North American
  produced              44,449  75,523  -41.1     192,493  320,019 -39.8
 Car                    35,139  62,056  -43.4     153,746  237,067 -35.1
 Truck                   9,310  13,467  -30.9      38,747   82,952 -53.3
 Import                 16,544  14,856   11.4      64,809   73,890 -12.3
 Car                     3,169   1,268  149.9       9,665    5,747  68.2
 Truck                  13,375  13,588   -1.6      55,144   68,143 -19.1

 INFINITI DIVISION
                          May     May   Monthly     CYTD     CYTD   CYTD
                         2009    2008    % chg      2009     2008   % chg

 Infiniti Division
  Total                  6,496  10,495  -38.1      32,144   52,565 -38.8
 G Sedan                 2,885   4,127  -30.1      12,365   21,079 -41.3
 G Coupe                   980   2,275  -56.9       4,776    9,875 -51.6
 M                         658   1,371  -52.0       4,268    7,555 -43.5
 QX56                      586     660  -11.2       1,769    4,166 -57.5
 EX                        540   1,201  -55.0       3,640    5,211 -30.1
 FX                        847     861   -1.6       5,326    4,679  13.8
 Total Car               4,523   7,773  -41.8      21,409   38,509 -44.4
 Total Truck             1,973   2,722  -27.5      10,735   14,056 -23.6

 NISSAN & INFINITI
                          May     May   Monthly     CYTD     CYTD    CYTD
                         2009     2008   % chg      2009     2008    % chg

 TOTAL VEHICLE        67,489   100,874  -33.1     289,446  446,474 -35.2
 Total Car            42,831    71,097  -39.8     184,820  281,323 -34.3
 Total Truck          24,658    29,777  -17.2     104,626  165,151 -36.6
 Selling days             26        27                127      129
 * All numbers include Hawaii


Source: Nissan North America  

Toyota Reports May Sales

TORRANCE, Calif., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today reported that May vehicle sales hit a new monthly high for the year and jumped 20.6 percent compared to April 2009. Sales of 152,583 vehicles trailed year ago levels and were down 38.4 percent from last May, on a daily selling rate basis.

"The big jump in consumer confidence in May translated into a solid gain in retail vehicle sales compared to April," said Don Esmond, senior vice president of automotive operations for TMS. "We're encouraged that consumers are beginning to return to showrooms and that the industry continues to show signs of stabilization."

The Toyota Division posted May sales of 135,661 units, a decrease of 39.0 percent from the same period last year. The Lexus Division reported May sales of 16,922 units, a decrease of 33.9 percent from the year-ago month.

Toyota Division

Toyota Division passenger cars recorded May sales of 88,173 units, down 40.0 percent from the same period last year, but up 24.8 percent over April 2009. Camry and Camry Hybrid remained Toyota's volume leader in May, posting combined monthly sales of 31,325 units. Corolla recorded sales of 23,576 units. Yaris reported sales of 10,130 units for the month. The Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted May sales of 10,091 units.

Toyota Division light trucks posted May sales of 47,488 units, down 36.9 percent from the year-ago month, but up 13.9 percent over April 2009. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV with sales of 12,730 units. The Tacoma mid-size pickup reported May sales of 10,162 units. The Tundra full-size pickup recorded sales of 6,414 units. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of 7,556 units for the month.

Scion posted May sales of 5,095 units. The xB urban utility vehicle led the way with sales of 2,216 units. The tC sports coupe recorded sales of 1,814 units. The xD reported sales of 1,065 units for the month.

Lexus Division

Lexus passenger cars reported May sales of 8,477 units, a decrease of 46.0 percent from May 2008, but up 17.9 percent over the prior month. Passenger car sales were led by the ES entry luxury sedan with May sales of 4,125 units. The IS entry luxury sport sedan posted combined sales of 2,913 units. The LS flagship luxury sedan recorded combined sales of 830 units. The GS luxury sport sedan reported combined May sales of 516 units.

Lexus Division light trucks recorded May sales of 8,445 units, down 14.9 percent from the year-ago month, but up 20.5 percent over April 2009. Lexus sales were led by the RX luxury utility vehicle, which posted combined May sales of 7,462 units.

TMS Hybrids

TMS posted May sales of 14,846 hybrid vehicles. Toyota Division recorded sales of 14,383 hybrids for the month. Lexus Division reported May sales of 463 hybrids.

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


                           TOYOTA  RETAIL  SALES
                         (INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
                                May, 2009

                                                    -- CALENDAR YEAR TO
                           -- CURRENT MONTH --             DATE --
                                            DSR %                     DSR %
                           2009     2008    CHG     2009       2008   CHG
                           ----     ----    ---     ----       ----   ---

 YARIS                   10,130   14,397   -26.9  33,355     56,208  -39.7
 COROLLA                 23,576   52,826   -53.7 101,708    152,308  -32.2
 CAMRY                   31,325   51,291   -36.6 123,848    198,309  -36.6
 VENZA                    4,745        0   N/A    15,942          0  N/A
 AVALON                   3,211    4,269   -21.9  11,671     21,273  -44.3
 PRIUS                   10,091   15,011   -30.2  42,753     79,675  -45.5
 SCION xA                     0        4  -100.0       1         35  -97.1
 SCION xB                 2,216    5,351   -57.0   9,697     21,241  -53.6
 SCION tC                 1,814    5,166   -63.5   7,329     19,575  -62.0
 SCION xD                 1,065    4,337   -74.5   4,795     13,153  -63.0
 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
  PASS. CAR              88,173  152,652   -40.0 351,100    561,778  -36.5
 -----------------       ------  -------   ----- -------    -------  -----
 ES                       4,125    6,831   -37.3  16,445     27,430  -39.1
 LS                         830    2,115   -59.2   4,051     10,029  -59.0
 SC                          93      216   -55.3     403      1,076  -62.0
 GS                         516    1,708   -68.6   3,102      7,846  -59.8
 IS                       2,913    5,420   -44.2  12,216     21,936  -43.4
 TOTAL LEXUS PASS. CAR    8,477   16,290   -46.0  36,217     68,317  -46.2
 ---------------------    -----   ------   -----  ------     ------  -----
 TOTAL TOYOTA PASS. CAR  96,650  168,942   -40.6 387,317    630,095  -37.6
 ----------------------  ------  -------   ----- -------    -------  -----
 SIENNA                   7,124   12,178   -39.3  32,972     57,692  -41.9
 RAV4                    12,730   14,917   -11.4  52,187     61,919  -14.4
 FJ CRUISER                 673    2,404   -70.9   6,809     14,961  -53.8
 4RUNNER                  1,228    4,286   -70.2   9,371     24,282  -60.8
 HIGHLANDER               7,556   10,841   -27.6  29,320     54,517  -45.4
 LAND CRUISER               270      473   -40.7     895      2,163  -58.0
 SEQUOIA                  1,331    3,575   -61.3   7,910     14,100  -43.0
 TOTAL SUV               23,788   36,496   -32.3 106,492    171,942  -37.1
 ---------               ------   ------   ----- -------    -------  -----
 4X2 TACOMA               4,954    9,482   -45.7  22,121     41,233  -45.5
 4X4 TACOMA               5,208    7,861   -31.2  22,005     31,473  -29.0
 TOTAL TACOMA            10,162   17,343   -39.2  44,126     72,706  -38.4
 TUNDRA                   6,414   12,144   -45.2  30,919     66,278  -52.6
 TOTAL PICKUP            16,576   29,487   -41.6  75,045    138,984  -45.2
 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT
  TRUCK                  47,488   78,161   -36.9 214,509    368,618  -40.9
 LX                         315      827   -60.4   1,477      3,547  -57.7
 GX                         668    1,394   -50.2   2,878      7,904  -63.0
 RX                       7,462    8,082    -4.1  32,614     36,690   -9.7
 TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT
  TRUCK                   8,445   10,303   -14.9  36,969     48,141  -22.0
 -----------------        -----   ------   -----  ------     ------  -----
 TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT
  TRUCK                  55,933   88,464   -34.3 251,478    416,759  -38.7
 ------------------      ------   ------   ----- -------    -------  -----
 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.      135,661  230,813   -39.0 565,609    930,396  -38.3
 TOTAL LEXUS             16,922   26,593   -33.9  73,186    116,458  -36.2
 -----------             ------   ------   -----  ------    -------  -----
 TOTAL TOYOTA           152,583  257,406   -38.4 638,795  1,046,854  -38.0
 MEMO:
 DOM. COROLLA            18,945   32,233   -39.0  80,828    112,016  -26.7
 DOM. CAMRY              29,828   50,495   -38.7 120,292    193,704  -36.9
 DOM. RAV4                4,640        0     N/A  13,019          0    N/A
 DOM. PICKUP             16,576   29,485   -41.6  75,045    138,982  -45.2
 DOM. RX                  5,423    5,541     1.6  21,725     25,455  -13.3

 SELLING DAYS                26       27             127        129
 ------------                --       --             ---        ---


 TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR  31,444   65,655   -50.3 122,367    234,785  -47.1
 LEXUS IMPORT CAR         8,477   16,290   -46.0  36,217     68,317  -46.2
 TOYOTA DIV NA
  BUILT CARS             56,729   86,997   -32.3 228,733    326,993  -28.9
 TOTAL TOYOTA CARS       96,650  168,942   -40.6 387,317    630,095  -37.6

 TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
  LT TRUCK               17,817   32,921   -43.8  85,563    157,842  -44.9
 LEXUS IMPORT LT TRUCK    3,022    4,762   -34.1  15,244     22,686  -31.7
 TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
  LT TRUCK               29,671   45,240   -31.9 128,946    210,776  -37.9
 LEXUS NA BUILT LT
  TRUCK                   5,423    5,541     1.6  21,725     25,455  -13.3
 TOTAL TOYOTA LT TRUCK   55,933   88,464   -34.3 251,478    416,759  -38.7
 ---------------------   ------   ------   ----- -------    -------  -----

 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES  31,560   44,395   -26.2 136,652    205,122  -32.3
    Memo: Lexus Sport
     Utility              8,445   10,303   -14.9  36,969     48,141  -22.0

 SMALL VANS               7,124   12,178   -39.3  32,972     57,692  -41.9
 PICKUPS                 16,576   29,487   -41.6  75,045    138,984  -45.2

 ----------------------
 * NORTH AMERICAN BUILT
  VEHICLES
 COROLLA                 18,945   32,233   -39.0  80,828    112,016  -26.7
 CAMRY                   29,828   50,495   -38.7 120,292    193,704  -36.9
 VENZA                    4,745        0     N/A  15,942          0    N/A
 AVALON                   3,211    4,269   -21.9  11,671     21,273  -44.3
 SIENNA                   7,124   12,178   -39.3  32,972     57,692  -41.9
 RAV4                     4,640        0     N/A  13,019          0    N/A
 PICKUP                  16,576   29,485   -41.6  75,045    138,982  -45.2
 SEQUOIA                  1,331    3,575   -61.3   7,910     14,100  -43.0
 RX                       5,423    5,541     1.6  21,725     25,455  -13.3
 TOTAL                   91,823  137,776   -30.8 379,404    563,222  -31.6
 N.A. VEHICLES % OF
  TOTAL                    60.2%    53.5%           59.4%      53.8%

 SELLING DAYS                26       27             127        129
 DSR = DAILY
  SELLING RATE
 -------------

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

Acura Announces May Sales Results

TORRANCE, Calif., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new for 2009 Acura TL remained as Acura's top selling model for May with sales of 3,375 units, down 18.4 percent compared to May 2008 sales based on the Daily Selling Rate*. Total Acura sales for May were 9,469, down 34.0 percent versus last year. Acura year-to-date** sales are 42,802 units, down 33.6 percent versus 2008 sales.

"While the automotive market continues to be challenged, Acura's new-for-2009 TL and TSX remain popular choices in the performance luxury market," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "We're confident the market will rebound, and when it does Acura will be ready with fresh, new product."

The all-new TSX sports sedan was Acura's next best selling sedan with 2,466 units sold in May. The MDX luxury SUV led Acura light truck sales with 2,455 sold while the turbocharged RDX crossover SUV tallied 1,004 units.

*The daily selling rate is calculated with 26 selling days for May 2009 and 27 selling days for May 2008.

 **Year-to-date sales based on 127 days for 2009 versus 129 days for 2008.


                 American Honda Vehicle Sales For May 2009
                                 Month-to-Date           Year-to-Date
                              May    May    DSR**    May     May    DSR**
                             2009   2008   % Chg.   2009    2008   % Chg.
                             ----   ----   ------   ----    ----   ------

 Acura Division Total        9,469  14,893  -34.0%  42,802  65,458  -33.6%
 --------------------        -----  ------  -----   ------  ------  -----
    RSX                          0       0               0       1
    TL *                     3,375   4,294  -18.4%  14,518  20,227  -27.1%
    TSX                      2,466   4,564  -43.9%  12,150  13,814  -10.7%
    RL                         169     390  -55.0%     926   2,290  -58.9%
    ---                        ---     ---  -----      ---   -----  -----
    MDX *                    2,455   4,277  -40.4%  11,118  21,137  -46.6%
    RDX  *                   1,004   1,368  -23.8%   4,090   7,989  -48.0%
 ---------                   -----   -----  -----    -----   -----  -----
 Selling Days                   26      27             127     129

 * Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts.
 ** Daily Selling Rate

Source: American Honda Motor *** Inc.  

American Honda Reports May Sales

Honda hybrid sales up 7.5 percent

TORRANCE, Calif., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor *** Inc., posted May total vehicle sales of 98,344, a decline of 39.2 percent compared to all-time record-setting May 2008 results. Year-to-date sales of 430,358 represent a 33.3 percent decrease on a daily-selling-rate basis* compared to last year.

Honda Division posted May sales of 88,875, a decline of 39.7 percent versus May 2008. The all-new Insight hybrid posted sales of 2,780, helping drive an increase in total Honda hybrid sales of 7.5 percent.

"May of 2008 was the best month ever for American Honda, as consumers sought fuel-efficient cars in record numbers," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "Staying true to the course of providing fuel-efficient, high-quality, fun-to-drive vehicles will hopefully help see us through to the economic recovery."

Honda total car sales decreased by 48.9 percent to 51,947. Honda light truck sales saw a decrease of 19.4 percent to 36,928.

The Acura Division posted sales of 9,469, a decrease of 34.0 percent compared to May 2008. The TL sedan was the division's top seller, with 3,375 units sold.

*The daily selling rate is calculated with 26 days for May 2009 and 27 days for May 2008. The year-to-date daily selling rate is calculated with 127 days for 2009 and 129 days for 2008. All percentages reflect the daily selling rate.


                 American Honda Vehicle Sales For May 2009
                                 Month-to-Date           Year-to-Date
                              May    May    DSR**    May     May    DSR**
                             2009   2008   % Chg.   2009    2008   % Chg.
                             ----   ----   ------   ----    ----   ------
 American Honda Total       98,344 167,997  -39.2% 430,358 655,819  -33.3%
 --------------------
    Total Car Sales         57,957 114,796  -47.6% 262,257 398,720  -33.2%
    Total Truck Sales       40,387  53,201  -21.2% 168,101 257,099  -33.6%
       Honda Total Car
        Sales               51,947 105,548  -48.9% 234,663 362,388  -34.2%
       Honda Total Truck
        Sales               36,928  47,556  -19.4% 152,893 227,973  -31.9%
       Acura Total Car
        Sales                6,010   9,248  -32.5%  27,594  36,332  -22.9%
       Acura Total Truck
        Sales                3,459   5,645  -36.4%  15,208  29,126  -47.0%
 Domestic Car Sales *       43,074  88,091  -49.2% 198,373 297,793  -32.3%
 --------------------
    Honda Division          39,699  83,797  -50.8% 183,855 277,566  -32.7%
    Acura Division           3,375   4,294  -18.4%  14,518  20,227  -27.1%
 Domestic Truck Sales *     38,209  41,392   -4.1% 151,163 197,021  -22.1%
 ----------------------
    Honda Division          34,750  35,747    0.9% 135,955 167,895  -17.7%
    Acura Division           3,459   5,645  -36.4%  15,208  29,126  -47.0%
 Import Car Sales           14,883  26,705  -42.1%  63,884 100,927  -35.7%
 ----------------
    Honda Division          12,248  21,751  -41.5%  50,808  84,822  -39.2%
    Acura Division           2,635   4,954  -44.8%  13,076  16,105  -17.5%
 Import Truck Sales          2,178  11,809  -80.8%  16,938  60,078  -71.4%
 ------------------
    Honda Division           2,178  11,809  -80.8%  16,938  60,078  -71.4%
 -----------------           -----  ------  -----   ------  ------  -----
 MODEL BREAKOUTS BY
  DIVISION
 Honda Division Total       88,875 153,104  -39.7% 387,556 590,361  -33.3%
 --------------------       ------ -------  -----  ------- -------  -----
    Fit                      5,730   8,205  -27.5%  24,137  29,784  -17.7%
    Accord *                22,597  43,728  -46.3% 107,088 166,158  -34.5%
      Memo:  Accord Hybrid       0      16               1     184  -99.4%
    Civic *                 20,723  53,299  -59.6%  97,505 164,994  -40.0%
      Memo:  Civic Hybrid    2,077   4,676  -53.9%  10,745  16,322  -33.1%
    S2000                      116     316  -61.9%     485   1,446  -65.9%
    Insight                  2,780       0           5,445       0
    FCX                          0       0               0       6
    FCX Clarity                  1       0               3       0
 --------------                ---     ---   ----      ---     ---  -----
    Odyssey  *              12,127  12,966   -2.9%  41,884  59,987  -29.1%
    Pilot *                  7,412   8,449   -8.9%  34,127  48,194  -28.1%
    CR-V *                  14,550  19,959  -24.3%  65,197  89,017  -25.6%
    Element *                1,378   2,686  -46.7%   5,521  13,623  -58.8%
    Ridgeline                1,461   3,496  -56.6%   6,164  17,152  -63.5%
    ---------                -----   -----  -----    -----  ------  -----
 Acura Division Total        9,469  14,893  -34.0%  42,802  65,458  -33.6%
 --------------------        -----  ------  -----   ------  ------  -----
    RSX                          0       0               0       1
    TL *                     3,375   4,294  -18.4%  14,518  20,227  -27.1%
    TSX                      2,466   4,564  -43.9%  12,150  13,814  -10.7%
    RL                         169     390  -55.0%     926   2,290  -58.9%
    ---                        ---     ---  -----      ---   -----  -----
    MDX *                    2,455   4,277  -40.4%  11,118  21,137  -46.6%
    RDX  *                   1,004   1,368  -23.8%   4,090   7,989  -48.0%
 ---------                   -----   -----  -----    -----   -----  -----
 Selling Days                   26      27             127     129

 * Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts.
 ** Daily Selling Rate

                                 Month-to-Date           Year-to-Date
                              May    May    DSR**     May     May    DSR**
                             2009   2008   % Chg.    2009    2008   % Chg.
                             ----   ----   ------    ----    ----   ------

                     Hybrid  4,857   4,692    7.5%  16,191  16,506   -0.4%

Source: American Honda Motor *** Inc.  

Mazda Reports May 2009 Sales

IRVINE, Calif., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported May 2009 sales of 16,718, down 40.1 percent versus May of 2008, and down 37.9 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis. Overall, total yearly sales are reported at 86,652, down 33.0 percent compared to 2008, or 32.0 percent on a DSR basis.

Leading the way in sales for the month was the MAZDA3, which recorded 7,500 units sold. The 2010 MAZDA3 is a redefined, reengineered, and restyled sport compact that delivers improved appearance and performance, fresh features, and an unmatched level of refinement.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported sales of 1,183, down 31 percent over May of 2008. Sales for the all-new MAZDA6 were up 22 percent and showed its best May ever. Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) sold 8,009 units, down 17.2 percent compared to last May.

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario; in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and in Puerto Rico by Mazda de Puerto Rico in San Juan.

                        Mazda North American Operations - May
                                         2009


                      Month-To-Date                   Year-To-Date
                      -------------                   ------------

               May    May        %   % MTD     May     May      %   % YTD
              2009   2008   Change     DSR    2009    2008  Change    DSR
              ----   ----   ------     ---    ----    ----  ------    ---

 Mazda3      7,500 12,788   (41.4)% (39.2)% 38,583  49,129  (21.5)% (20.2)%
 Mazda5      1,197  2,072   (42.2)% (40.1)%  9,194  10,561  (12.9)% (11.6)%
 Mazda6      2,689  4,921   (45.4)% (43.3)% 15,809  29,378  (46.2)% (45.3)%
 MX-5
  Miata        906  1,396   (35.1)% (32.7)%  4,130   6,085  (32.1)% (31.1)%
 RX-8          236    309   (23.6)% (20.8)%    886   1,548  (42.8)% (41.9)%
 CX-7        1,619  2,529   (36.0)% (33.6)%  7,194  13,999  (48.6)% (47.8)%
 CX-9        1,785  2,448   (27.1)% (24.4)%  8,143  11,393  (28.5)% (27.4)%
 Tribute       705  1,264   (44.2)% (42.2)%  2,388   6,568  (63.6)% (63.1)%
 B-Series
  Truck         81    194   (58.2)% (56.7)%    325     709  (54.2)% (53.4)%

 Total Vehicles
 --------------

 CARS       12,528 21,486   (41.7)% (39.5)% 68,602  96,701  (29.1)% (27.9)%
 TRUCKS      4,190  6,435   (34.9)% (32.5)% 18,050  32,669  (44.7)% (43.9)%
             -----  -----   -----           ------  ------  -----

 TOTAL      16,718 27,921   (40.1)% (37.9)% 86,652 129,370  (33.0)% (32.0)%
            ====== ======   =====   =====   ====== =======  =====   =====

 MEMO:
 -----

 IMPORT CAR  9,839 16,565   (40.6)%         52,793  67,323  (21.6)%
 IMPORT
  TRUCK      3,404  4,977   (31.6)%         15,337  25,392  (39.6)%
             -----  -----   -----           ------  ------  -----
 IMPORT
  TOTAL     13,243 21,542   (38.5)%         68,130  92,715  (26.5)%

 DOMESTIC
  CAR        2,689  4,921   (45.4)%         15,809  29,378  (46.2)%
 DOMESTIC
  TRUCK        786  1,458   (46.1)%          2,713   7,277  (62.7)%
               ---  -----   -----            -----   -----  -----
 DOMESTIC
  TOTALS     3,475  6,379   (45.5)%         18,522  36,655  (49.5)%
 --------    -----  -----   -----           ------  ------  -----
 Selling
  Days          27     28                      128     130
 -------

Source: Mazda North American Operations  

Mercedes-Benz Reports May Sales of 15,134

MONTVALE, N.J., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported May sales of 15,134 vehicles, a decline of 30.5 percent compared to May 2008.

The volume leaders for the month were the C, E, and M-Class with sales of 4,842, 2,275, and 2,021 respectively.

On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 69,933 new vehicles, a decrease of 29.9 percent over the comparable period last year.

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,992 vehicles in May; a 15.8 percent increase compared to May 2008 sales of 6,037 vehicles. Year-to-date sales for the MBCPO program are 32,951, a 24.1 percent increase over 2008 year-to-date sales (26,549 vehicles) during the same timeframe.


                           MERCEDES-BENZ USA
                           Sales -- May 2009

 Model       May '09  May '08  Monthly %  YTD 2009  YTD 2008  Yearly %

 C-CLASS       4,842    7,394     -34.5%   21,146    31,385    -32.6%

 E-CLASS       2,275    4,029     -43.5%    9,920    15,803    -37.2%

 S-CLASS         895    1,684     -46.9%    4,286     8,255    -48.1%

 CL-CLASS         82      250     -67.2%      604     1,323    -54.3%

 SL-CLASS        359    1,083     -66.9%    1,764     2,734    -35.5%

 CLK-CLASS       863    1,033     -16.5%    4,664     5,567    -16.2%

 SLK-CLASS       322      444     -27.5%    1,404     2,493    -43.7%

 CLS-CLASS       202      499     -59.5%    1,447     3,177    -54.5%

 R-CLASS         218      666     -67.3%    1,312     4,208    -68.8%

 M-CLASS       2,021    2,706     -25.3%    8,242    14,795    -44.3%

 G-CLASS          69       79     -12.7%      260       426    -39.0%

 GL-CLASS      1,227    1,918     -36.0%    5,440     9,537    -43.0%

 GLK-CLASS     1,759        -               9,444         -

 GRAND TOTAL  15,134   21,785     -30.5%   69,933    99,703    -29.9%

Source: Mercedes-Benz USA  

Strong New Products Drive Ford Sales, Share in May

-- Ford Fusion, Ford Flex and hybrids set sales records

-- MKS and MKZ sedans help Lincoln brand post sales increase

-- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury market share grows to highest level since 2006

-- Ford sales totaled 155,954, up 20 percent versus April, and the highest sales for any month since July 2008

-- Stronger sales reduce inventories, prompting Ford to announce production increases for second, third quarter

-- Ford kicks off summer with "Drive the Ford Difference" promotion

DEARBORN, Mich., June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New products helped Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) achieve its highest market share in three years, even as Ford decreased incentive spending in May. Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 155,954, up 20 percent versus April and the highest sales for any month since July 2008.

Sales of the Ford Fusion were 19,786, Ford Flex sales were 4,305 and sales of the company's hybrid vehicles totaled 3,906 - setting three new sales records. In addition, Lincoln's new sedans, the MKZ and MKS, helped the luxury brand post a 2 percent sales increase.

"Consideration for our new products is increasing," said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, Sales and Marketing. "Even as the competitive environment intensifies, Ford's relentless pursuit of quality, fuel efficiency, smart technology and appealing designs is winning new customers."

The previous Fusion record was set last month with 18,321 cars when Fusion cracked the foreign stranglehold on the mid-size sedan market. It was the first time since July 2002 that a domestic car was one of the top three mid-size cars selling to retail customers. Recent independent studies rate Fusion and the Mercury Milan as having the best predicted reliability among all mid-size sedans. In addition, both models are rated the most fuel-efficient sedans in America.

Combined sales for the Fusion and Milan hybrids and the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrids totaled 3,906 - a new company record for hybrid sales in a single month. The previous record was set in April 2006, with 3,420 hybrids.

The previous Flex record also was set last month with 3,190 vehicles. Combined sales for all crossover utilities were 35,582, Ford's strongest crossover sales month since last May.

May marked the first full sales month of the 2010 Ford Mustang. Mustang sales totaled 8,812, the highest sales month since last July. This year marks the 45th anniversary of America's legendary pony car.

Lincoln was one of the few brands in the U.S. to achieve a sales increase in May. Lincoln sales totaled 8,566, up 2 percent versus a year ago. Lincoln's sedans, the all-new MKS, redesigned MKZ and venerable Town Car paced Lincoln's sales increase. A new Lincoln full-size crossover, the MKT, will debut later this year.


Inventories and Production

At the end of May, Ford vehicle inventories totaled 350,000 (equivalent to 56 days' supply). This level was 41,000 vehicles lower than at the end of April and 210,000 vehicles lower than a year ago.

Given tightly controlled inventories and the strength of its new products in the market, Ford is increasing second quarter North American production by 10,000 vehicles (to 445,000). Ford also announced it plans to build 460,000 vehicles in the third quarter, an increase of 42,000 vehicles compared with third quarter 2008.

"At Ford, the future is now," said Czubay. "New products account for 50 percent of our sales, and demand for these products is driving our market share gains. We encourage customers who are in the market for a new vehicle to 'Drive the Ford Difference.'"

To provide added incentive, Ford is announcing a new summer merchandising program, Drive the Ford Difference. From June 2 through June 30, Ford will cover up to three months' worth of payments up to $2,100, and Ford Credit will offer 0 percent financing on select Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.



                     FORD MOTOR COMPANY MAY 2009 U.S. SALES
                     --------------------------------------

                                  May        %       Year-To-Date    %
                                  ---                ------------
                              2009    2008 Change    2009    2008 Change
                              ----    ---- ------    ----    ---- ------
 Sales By Brand
   Ford                    137,167 184,042  -25.5 526,664 833,856  -36.8
   Lincoln                   8,566   8,365    2.4  33,573  47,176  -28.8
   Mercury                  10,221  13,593  -24.8  37,362  60,938  -38.7
                            ------  ------         ------  ------
     Total Ford, Lincoln
      and Mercury          155,954 206,000  -24.3 597,599 941,970  -36.6
   Volvo                     5,577   7,238  -22.9  22,704  39,180  -42.1
                             -----   -----         ------  ------
      Total Ford Motor
       Company             161,531 213,238  -24.2 620,303 981,150  -36.8

 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury
  Sales By Type
   Cars                     63,697  85,542  -25.5 226,012 335,336  -32.6
   Crossover Utility
    Vehicles                35,582  39,097   -9.0 133,872 179,151  -25.3
   Sport Utility Vehicles    9,657  15,437  -37.4  33,955  86,044  -60.5
   Trucks and Vans          47,018  65,924  -28.7 203,760 341,439  -40.3
                            ------  ------        ------- -------
     Total Trucks           92,257 120,458  -23.4 371,587 606,634  -38.7
                            ------ -------        ------- -------
       Total Vehicles      155,954 206,000  -24.3 597,599 941,970  -36.6



                        FORD BRAND MAY 2009 U.S. SALES
                        ------------------------------

                                   May        %       Year-To-Date    %
                                   ---                ------------
                               2009    2008 Change    2009    2008 Change
                               ----    ---- ------    ----    ---- ------

 Crown Victoria               3,728   5,225  -28.7  14,603  23,511  -37.9
 Taurus                       3,263   6,700  -51.3  15,113  27,817  -45.7
 Fusion                      19,786  18,088    9.4  66,585  73,197   -9.0
 Focus                       15,034  32,579  -53.9  56,781 105,499  -46.2
 Mustang                      8,812   9,633   -8.5  26,156  44,160  -40.8
                              -----   -----         ------  ------
   Ford Cars                 50,623  72,225  -29.9 179,238 274,184  -34.6

 Flex                         4,305       0     NA  15,277       0     NA
 Edge                         9,582  12,367  -22.5  33,531  58,734  -42.9
 Escape                      16,391  17,667   -7.2  61,017  76,966  -20.7
 Taurus X                       789   2,794  -71.8   4,771  12,552  -62.0
                                ---   -----          -----  ------
   Ford Crossover Utility
    Vehicles                 31,067  32,828   -5.4 114,596 148,252  -22.7

 Expedition                   3,150   5,252  -40.0  10,094  28,686  -64.8
 Explorer                     5,315   8,122  -34.6  19,115  43,116  -55.7
                              -----   -----         ------  ------
   Ford Sport Utility
    Vehicles                  8,465  13,374  -36.7  29,209  71,802  -59.3

 F-Series                    33,381  42,973  -22.3 143,717 235,924  -39.1
 Ranger                       5,289   7,239  -26.9  21,113  36,421  -42.0
 Econoline/Club Wagon         8,008  14,673  -45.4  36,857  63,869  -42.3
 Low Cab Forward                 26     109  -76.1     121     434  -72.1
 Heavy Trucks                   308     621  -50.4   1,813   2,970  -39.0
                                ---     ---          -----   -----
   Ford Trucks and Vans      47,012  65,615  -28.4 203,621 339,618  -40.0
                             ------  ------        ------- -------

   Ford Brand               137,167 184,042  -25.5 526,664 833,856  -36.8



                    LINCOLN BRAND MAY 2009 U.S. SALES
                    ---------------------------------

                     May        %    Year-To-Date    %
                     ---             ------------
                  2009  2008 Change   2009   2008 Change
                  ----  ---- ------   ----   ---- ------

 MKS             1,321     0     NA  7,096      0     NA
 MKZ             2,988 3,013   -0.8  9,694 16,025  -39.5
 Town Car        1,553   764  103.3  4,689  6,176  -24.1
 MKX             1,908 2,950  -35.3  9,432 15,320  -38.4
 Navigator         790 1,329  -40.6  2,523  7,834  -67.8
 Mark LT             6   309  -98.1    139  1,821  -92.4
                     -   ---           ---  -----

   Lincoln Brand 8,566 8,365    2.4 33,573 47,176  -28.8



                     MERCURY BRAND MAY 2009 U.S. SALES
                     ---------------------------------

                      May         %    Year-To-Date    %
                      ---              ------------
                   2009   2008 Change   2009   2008 Change
                   ----   ---- ------   ----   ---- ------

 Grand Marquis    3,272  3,087    6.0  9,933 14,193  -30.0
 Sable            1,011  1,686  -40.0  4,863  7,305  -33.4
 Milan            2,929  4,767  -38.6 10,499 17,453  -39.8
 Mariner          2,607  3,319  -21.5  9,844 15,579  -36.8
 Mountaineer        402    734  -45.2  2,223  6,408  -65.3
                    ---    ---         -----  -----

   Mercury Brand 10,221 13,593  -24.8 37,362 60,938  -38.7



                   VOLVO BRAND MAY 2009 U.S. SALES
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                   May        %    Year-To-Date    %
                   ---             ------------
                2009  2008 Change   2009   2008 Change
                ----  ---- ------   ----   ---- ------

 S40             645   918  -29.7  3,004  6,212  -51.6
 V50             154   201  -23.4    635    822  -22.7
 S60             591   542    9.0  2,384  5,579  -57.3
 S80           1,088 1,127   -3.5  3,691  5,879  -37.2
 V70              96   366  -73.8    771  1,239  -37.8
 XC60            896     0     NA  2,495      0     NA
 XC70            341 1,027  -66.8  2,132  4,712  -54.8
 XC90            840 1,876  -55.2  3,725  9,954  -62.6
 C70             547   677  -19.2  2,254  2,880  -21.7
 C30             379   504  -24.8  1,613  1,903  -15.2
                 ---   ---         -----  -----

   Volvo Brand 5,577 7,238  -22.9 22,704 39,180  -42.1

Source: Ford Motor Company  

Daimler AG Reports a 33 Percent Decrease for the Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. for May 2009

- Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Sold a Total of 16,303 Units in the U.S.

- Mercedes-Benz USA Records May Sales of 15,134

- smart USA Records 1,169 Sales in May

NEW YORK, June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (NYSEAI) today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 16,303 units in the U.S. for May 2009. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported May sales of 15,134 vehicles, a decline of 30.5 percent compared to May 2008. The volume leaders for the month were the C, E, and M-Class with sales of 4,842, 2,275, and 2,021 respectively. On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 69,933 new vehicles, a decrease of 29.9 percent over the comparable period last year.

smart USA recorded 1,169 sales in May 2009. Year to date sales now total 7,451 units. Since its introduction in the United States, there are over 32,000 smart fortwos traveling the highways throughout America. The smart fortwo offers the right balance of power, outstanding fuel efficiency, innovative safety features, environmental friendliness and excellent value. There are currently 77 smart centers in 36 states. Recently smart USA opened smart centers in New Orleans, Louisiana and Nashville, Tennessee.

Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA will be announced later today in a separate press release issued by Mercedes-Benz USA.

  Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. Sales Summary Through May 2009
                    Month Sales        %          Sales CYTD         %
                Curr Yr     Pr Yr    Change   Curr Yr     Pr Yr    Change

 Mercedes-Benz
  USA            15,134    21,785    -30.5%    69,933    99,703    -29.9%

 smart USA        1,169     2,695    -56.6%     7,451    8,854*    -15.8%*

 Mercedes-Benz
  USA / smart
  USA combined   16,303    24,480    -33.4%    77,384  108,557*    -28.7%*

 *smart sales in the U.S. started in mid January 2008


Source: Daimler Communications  

Volvo Cars of North America Sales Report for May



ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (June 2, 2009) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, reported sales of 5,577 units in the United States for May, a 23.9 percent increase over the previous month's sales.  Compared to a year ago, however, May sales were down 22.9 percent.

Overall in North America (United States and Canada), Volvo has sold 25,230 units year-to-date, which represents a 40.2 percent decrease for the same period of 2008*.  For the month of May, Volvo sales in Canada were down 6.9 percent, with 773 units sold.

To help propel sales, Volvo today announced its new Safe + Sound Coverage Plan on all 2009 models.  This complimentary coverage program offers tremendous value to buyers by wrapping a comprehensive list of benefits into one package. Volvo has combined additional time and mileage limits on warranty repairs and roadside assistance coverage along with enhancing wear-item coverage and extending factory scheduled maintenance coverage.  For more information about the Safe + Sound Coverage Plan, visit http://www.volvocars-pr.com/.

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Corporation of Göteborg, 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.

Source: Volvo Cars of North America  

Mitsubishi Motors Reports May Sales

CYPRESS, Calif., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced May 2009 sales of 4,352. May sales, up 11% from April and were led by Mitsubishi's volume leader Lancer. Lancer sales increased 20% from April.

MMNA Executive Vice President of Operations John Koenig noted, "We are encouraged by the strength of our distinctive Lancer and Outlander models, which have been consistent performers this year. And, we are hopeful the positive trend we see in May continues as we progress into the summer selling season and add the new Lancer Sportback to the mix," Koenig added.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, and marketing operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 420 dealers. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.

Source: Mitsubishi Motors North America