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---------October 2009 SALES NUMBERS LISTED BELOW--------------------    

Audi reports its third-best October for U.S. sales

- Last month only trailed record set in October 2008 by 1.1%
- Consumer demand continues to surge for the Audi Q5 crossover
- Strong sales seen with the Audi Q7 TDI® and the all-new A5 Cabriolet

HERNDON, Va., Nov 3, 2009  -  Audi today reported October sales in the U.S. of 7,358 luxury performance cars and SUVs, a result that approached the all-time October record set by the brand a year earlier.

The latest full-month sales only trailed the 7,443 Audi vehicles sold in October 2008 following the introduction of the all-new Audi A4, and the 7,420 sold in October 2007, when the U.S. luxury car market was nearing its sales peak in the U.S.

"There can be no questioning the enthusiasm for the Audi brand that continues as we unveil new products and build on the momentum we’ve established in prestige and customer satisfaction," said Johan de Nysschen, President, Audi of America. "We believe the long-term value of our products speaks for itself. Clearly, the American consumer is listening."

Demand continued to surge in October for the Audi Q5 3.2 quattro®, which has exceeded sales expectations since its introduction in February 2009. Despite restricted supply, Audi reported sales of 1,238 Q5 models for the most recent month, a pace that suggests the Audi crossover remains one of the fastest turning cars on dealer lots in the U.S.

Audi had a 15-days supply of unsold Q5 models in its sales pipeline at the end of October.

The Audi A5/ S5 coupes also remained extremely popular with October sales increasing 28% and year-to-date sales jumping 45.3% from the first 10 months of 2008.

American interest in the exceptional performance and efficiency found in Audi TDI clean diesel technology continued to build in October. TDI clean diesel technology delivers 30% better fuel-economy than a comparable gasoline-powered engine and produces 20% less greenhouse gas. Sales of the Audi Q7 TDI increased to 41% of all Q7 models sold during the month. That far exceeded original expectations that demand for the TDI models would equal 15-18% of Q7 sales. Partly as a result of strong TDI sales, inventories of unsold Q7 models stood at a 24-days supply.

Based on preliminary industry sales reports, Audi is confident its year-to-date share of the imported luxury vehicle market in the U.S. will approach the 8.6% level registered by the record October sales of 2008. Audi expects to show it remains the best-performing luxury brand with regard to year-over-year sales performance for year-to-date 2009.

Audi sold 5,449 cars and 1,909 SUVs in October.

Audi will continue its new-product momentum later this month with the launch of the Audi A3 TDI®. This model will revolutionize fuel efficiency in the luxury segment by achieving 42 mpg in highway driving, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. That’s a fuel economy rating unmatched by all other luxury models.

AUDI US SNAPSHOT                            -----YEAR TO DATE-----

Model Line Oct-09     Oct-08  Yr/Yr      Oct-09 YTD  Oct-08 YTD    Yr/Yr
                actual     actual  % change   actual   actual % change

A3         254  255  -0.4       2,911    3,989   -27.0
A4         3,016  3,784   -20.3        30,983    36,185  -14.4
A5         1,107  865  28.0        7,344    5,056  45.3
A6          669  758  -11.7 5,463   10,021  -45.5
A8          208  415  -49.9         1,254     2,583  -51.5
Audi Q5  1,238   0  0.0       10,564       0   0.0
Audi Q7  671  984  -31.8         6,123  11,091  -44.8
R8           45  114  -60.5 591    635   -6.9
TT           150  268  -44.0 1,643  3,700  -55.6

Total Audi Sales  7,358  7,443  -1.1        66,876  73,260  -8.7

NOTES:
- A4 includes Audi A4 sedan, Avant, and RS models.
- A5 includes Audi A5 coupe' and S5 coupe' models.
- A6 includes Audi A6 sedan, S6 sedan and A6 Avant models.
- A8 includes Audi A8 sedan, A8L sedan, and S8 sedan models.
- TT includes Audi TT coupe' and TT roadster models.

Source: Audi of America Inc.  

BMW Group U.S. Division Reports October 2009 Sales

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported October sales of 20,619 vehicles, a decrease of 19.1 percent from the 25,475 vehicles sold in the same month of 2008. The BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 199,838 vehicles, down 23.7 percent compared to 261,802 vehicles sold in the first ten months of last year.

BMW Brand Sales

Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 18.6 percent in October for a total of 16,443 vehicles compared to 20,203 vehicles reported in the same month a year ago. The sales volume met BMW's expectations for the month and reflected limited inventory of the new 2010 model lineup, which began to arrive at dealerships in the middle of October. Year-to-date, BMW brand sales were down 25.6 percent to 160,666 vehicles compared to 215,836 vehicles sold in the same period of 2008.

"In October, we continue to see the trend of high volume premium models grabbing the majority of sales while lower volume specialty vehicles lag their previous year's performance," said Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC. "That's why we are concentrating our efforts on our core 3, 5, 7 and X5 series - all of which performed well with the 7 Series showing its best single month performance, outselling the same month last year by 10.3 percent to now lead the segment for the first time this year."

BMW Certified Pre-Owned (CPO)

In October, sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles increased 31.9 percent to 10,467 CPO vehicles versus 7,937 vehicles reported a year ago. Year-to-date, CPO sales were up 11.6 percent to 94,982 over the 85,081 reported in the same period of 2008.

MINI Brand Sales

MINI USA reported sales of 4,176 automobiles, a decrease of 20.8 percent compared to 5,272 cars reported in the same month a year ago when MINI benefited over-proportionally from $4 dollar gas prices. Year-to-date, MINI USA also reported sales of 39,172 automobiles, a decrease of 14.8 percent, compared to the 45,966 cars reported in the first ten months of 2008.

"October played trick or treat with us and we got a mixed bag of news with no clear trend," said Jim McDowell, Vice President MINI USA. "While our dealers reported a lot of cautious customers and pragmatic buying choices, we also saw an inspiring performance in the West with sales being above last year."

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

                             Oct,      Oct.             YTD      YTD
                             2009      2008     %       2009     2008     %
                             ----      ----    ---      ----     ----    ---

   BMW brand               16,443    20,203  -18.6   160,666  215,836  -25.6
   ---------               ------    ------  -----   -------  -------  -----
      BMW passenger cars   13,630    16,195  -15.8   130,803  169,183  -22.7
      ------------------   ------    ------  -----   -------  -------  -----
      BMW light trucks      2,813     4,008  -29.8    29,863   46,653  -36.0
      (SAVs)                -----     -----  -----    ------   ------  -----
      -----
   MINI brand               4,176     5,272  -20.8    39,172   45,966  -14.8
   ----------               -----     -----  -----    ------   ------  -----
   TOTAL Group             20,619    25,475  -19.1   199,838  261,802  -23.7
   -----------             ------    ------  -----   -------  -------  -----



   Sales BMW of North America, LLC, October 2009

                          Oct.    Oct.            YTD Oct.  YTD Oct.
                           09      08    %           09       08       %

   1 Series               501   1,173  -57.3%      9,453    10,453   -9.6%
   3 Series             8,239   9,059   -9.1%     75,459    97,329  -22.5%
   Z4                     486     455    6.8%      2,792     5,464  -48.9%
   5 Series             3,043   3,958  -23.1%     32,733    39,289  -16.7%
   6 Series               152     454  -66.5%      3,207     5,627  -43.0%
   7 Series             1,209   1,096   10.3%      7,159    11,021  -35.0%
   BMW passenger cars  13,630  16,195  -15.8%    130,803   169,183  -22.7%
   ------------------  ------  ------  -----     -------   -------  -----
   X3                     182   1,294  -85.9%      5,280    15,914  -66.8%
   X5                   2,137   2,358   -9.4%     20,787    27,021  -23.1%
   X6                     494     356   38.8%      3,796     3,718    2.1%
   BMW light trucks
   (SAVs)               2,813   4,008  -29.8%     29,863    46,653  -36.0%
   ----------------     -----   -----  -----      ------    ------  -----
   BMW brand           16,443  20,203  -18.6%    160,666   215,836  -25.6%
   ---------           ------  ------  -----     -------   -------  -----
   Cooper /S Hardtop    2,309   3,539  -34.8%     24,248    31,226  -22.3%
   Cooper /S
    Convertible           465      62  650.0%      5,395     4,760   13.3%
   Cooper /S Clubman    1,402   1,671  -16.1%      9,529     9,980   -4.5%
   MINI brand           4,176   5,272  -20.8%     39,172    45,966  -14.8%
   ----------           -----   -----  -----      ------    ------  -----
   TOTAL BMW of North
    America, LLC       20,619  25,475  -19.1%    199,838   261,802  -23.7%
   ------------------  ------  ------  -----     -------   -------  -----

SOURCE BMW of North America, LLC  

Chrysler Group LLC Reports October 2009 U.S. Sales Increase Compared with September 2009

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ --

   * Sales increase 6 percent compared with September 2009
   * Dodge Avenger posts year-over-year increase in sales of 13 percent
   * Dodge Grand Caravan sales increase 8 percent compared with the same time period last year
   * Chrysler Brand, led by the Chrysler Sebring, saw total sales increase 42 percent versus September 2009
   * Six out of nine Dodge cars post total sales increases versus September 2009

Chrysler Group LLC today reported a 6 percent increase in total U.S. sales compared with September 2009. Chrysler and Dodge brands reported month-over-month increases.

Chrysler Group reported total U.S. sales for October of 65,803 units, an increase of 6 percent compared with September and a decrease of 30 percent compared with the same time period in 2008. The company finished the month with 159,428 units in inventory, representing a 68-day supply. Inventory is down 60 percent versus October 2008 when it totaled 395,996 units. Overall industry figures for October are projected to come in at an estimated 10.4 million SAAR.

"The industry showed signs of improvement this month with increasing sales, which is a trend we expect to continue for the remainder of the year," said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer-Ram Brand and Lead Executive for the Sales Organization, Chrysler Group LLC. "Chrysler Group expects to get its fair share of the increases as November and December traditionally are two of the best months for SUV sales, and the Jeep® brand offers customers the best SUVs in the marketplace."

October Brand U.S. Sales Highlights

   * Dodge Car Brand sales (26,265 units) increased 24 percent compared with September 2009
         o Six out of nine Dodge Car Brand vehicles posted sales increases compared with the previous month: Dodge Avenger, up 48 percent; Dodge Challenger, up 35 percent; Dodge Viper, up 47 percent; Dodge Journey, up 23 percent, Dodge Nitro up 26 percent and Dodge Grand Caravan, up 119 percent
         o Dodge Avenger and Dodge Grand Caravan post year-over-year sales increases of 13 percent and 8 percent respectively
   * Chrysler Brand vehicles post a 42 percent increase (12,815 units) compared with September 2009
         o Chrysler Sebring sales (2,219 units) increased 75 percent versus September 2009
         o Chrysler Sebring Convertible sales increased 77 percent versus the previous month
   * Ram Truck Brand saw Dodge Dakota sales increase 29 percent versus September
         o Production of the all-new 2010 Ram Heavy Duty pickup has begun, and trucks will start arriving in U.S. dealerships just in time for the holidays
   * Three Jeep Brand vehicles saw retail sales increases in October compared with September 2009. The three vehicles are: Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot and Jeep Commander
   * Mopar U.S. net sales were down 6 percent compared with September 2009, reflecting challenging market conditions
         o In October, Mopar announced hundreds of new products, including: live mobile TV with up to 20 channels and, for racing and off-road enthusiasts, new crate engines, long blocks and aluminum HEMI® engine blocks (December availability)
         o The brand also announced the opening of the Mopar eStore later this month at www.mopar.com, where consumers will have the opportunity to conveniently order parts and accessories online and have them delivered directly to their doorstep by the nearest dealer

Incentives

Chrysler Group LLC today announced it was furthering its "Invest in America" partnership with more than 2,000 credit unions in the United States by offering preferred pricing on eligible Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck vehicles through Nov. 30 to the more than 90 million credit union members.

In addition, Chrysler Group LLC announced the following incentives, valid through Nov. 30, 2009.

2010 Model Year Vehicles

Chrysler Brand:

Chrysler brand announces a variety of incentive programs to fit almost any need offering consumers various combinations of attractive financing rates and consumer cash.

   * Starting November 4, Chrysler offers attractive financing rates, including 0 percent interest for up to 48 months, along with a no-cost service/maintenance program for three years/36,000 miles
         o The no-cost maintenance program includes full mechanical coverage, most scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, roadside assistance, trip interruption and alternate transportation when the vehicle is being serviced. Consumers should visit their local Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealer for full details of the no-cost maintenance program
   * Qualified consumers can choose low APR financing, including 0 percent for up to 48 months, on select 2010 model year vehicles through GMAC Financial Services, or consumer cash of up to $2,500

Jeep Brand:

Beginning today, the Jeep brand announces the following incentives:

   * Starting November 4, Jeep offers attractive financing rates, including 0 percent interest for up to 48 months, along with a no-cost service/maintenance program for three years/36,000 miles
   * Qualified consumers can choose low APR financing, including 0 percent for up to 60 months or consumer cash of up to $3,000
   * Current Jeep vehicle owners also are eligible for $500 Owner Loyalty Bonus Cash

Dodge Car Brand:

Dodge Car Brand is offering consumers:

   * A combination of attractive financing rates as low as 0 percent for up to 48 months and consumer cash of up to $1,000
   * Low financing rates for qualified customers, including 0 percent financing for up to 48 months or consumer cash of up to $2,000

Ram Truck Brand:

Ram Truck Brand is offering consumers:

   * A combination of attractive financing rates as low as 0 percent for up to 48 months and consumer cash of up to $1,000

Low financing rates for qualified customers, including 0 percent financing for up to 48 months or consumer cash of up to $3,500

Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram dealers continue to offer competitive lease rates on all 2010 model year vehicles. Featured vehicles with special lease rates through Nov. 30, 2009 are: Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Journey, Jeep Liberty and Wrangler and Ram 1500.

2009 Model Year Vehicles

A limited number of 2009 model year Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles are available with a combination of consumer cash and attractive financing rates.

           Chrysler Group LLC U.S. Sales Summary Thru October 2009
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                       Month Sales   Vol %           Sales CYTD     Vol %
       Model         Curr Yr  Pr Yr Change       Curr Yr    Pr Yr  Change
       -----         -------  ----- ------       -------    -----  ------
   Sebring             2,548  3,772    -32%       19,979    65,200    -69%
   300                 2,914  3,415    -15%       32,236    55,222    -42%
   Crossfire               0    253   -100%          499     1,819    -73%
   PT Cruiser            135  3,145    -96%       16,895    45,490    -63%
   Aspen                  54  1,045    -95%        5,906    18,726    -68%
   Pacifica                0    606   -100%        1,955     6,227    -69%
   Town & Country      7,164  7,667     -7%       68,879   102,954    -33%
     CHRYSLER BRAND   12,815 19,903    -36%      146,349   295,638    -50%
     --------------   ------ ------    ---       -------   -------    ---
   Compass               327    855    -62%       10,352    23,244    -55%
   Patriot             1,148  3,252    -65%       26,744    50,596    -47%
   Wrangler            5,305  6,292    -16%       70,350    71,427     -2%
   Liberty             2,725  3,918    -30%       35,378    58,211    -39%
   Grand Cherokee      3,256  5,638    -42%       43,146    62,971    -31%
   Commander             739  1,405    -47%        9,582    24,059    -60%
     JEEP BRAND       13,500 21,360    -37%      195,552   290,508    -33%
     ----------       ------ ------    ---       -------   -------    ---
   Caliber               583  4,438    -87%       30,397    78,507    -61%
   Avenger             4,221  3,723     13%       31,552    57,551    -45%
   Charger             4,864  6,255    -22%       50,974    86,475    -41%
   Challenger          2,398  3,014    -20%       21,276    11,457     86%
   Viper                  28     87    -68%          395       959    -59%
   Magnum                  0     56   -100%          113     6,833    -98%
   Journey             3,678  4,380    -16%       41,520    40,007      4%
   Caravan             9,020  8,369      8%       73,932   110,767    -33%
   Nitro               1,426  2,457    -42%       15,071    32,528    -54%
   Durango                47    984    -95%        3,463    18,323    -81%
     DODGE BRAND      26,265 33,763    -22%      268,693   443,407    -39%
     -----------      ------ ------    ---       -------   -------    ---
   Dakota                515    957    -46%        9,409    22,583    -58%
   Ram P/U            12,262 17,626    -30%      155,467   213,684    -27%
   Sprinter              446    921    -52%        5,849    12,229    -52%
     RAM BRAND        13,223 19,504    -32%      170,725   248,496    -31%
     ---------        ------ ------    ---       -------   -------    ---

     TOTAL CHRYSLER
      GROUP LLC       65,803 94,530    -30%      781,319 1,278,049    -39%

        TOTAL CAR     17,556 25,014    -30%      187,423   365,115    -49%
        TOTAL TRUCK   48,247 69,516    -31%      593,896   912,934    -35%
   Selling Days           28     27                  257       257
   ------------           --     --                  ---       ---

SOURCE Chrysler Group LLC  

New Products Drive Ford's October Sales, Share Gains

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

   * Ford, Lincoln and Mercury October U.S. sales totaled 132,483, up 3 percent versus a year ago and 21 percent higher than September
   * October marks the third time in the last four months Ford sales have increased
   * October retail share was up for the 12th time in 13 months
   * All-new Taurus accelerates in October; Ford dealers report Taurus retail sales nearly tripled year-ago levels
   * Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars and crossovers post sales increases; overall car sales were up 11 percent versus a year ago, and crossovers were up 23 percent
   * Ford's new F-150 continues to achieve share gains, followed being named the coveted "Truck of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writer's Association

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury October U.S. sales totaled 132,483, up 3 percent versus a year ago and 21 percent higher than September. This marks the third time in the last four months Ford sales have increased.

"Consumer demand for our new high-quality, fuel-efficient products is driving Ford's market share gains," said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing Sales and Service. "Ford vehicles are among the 'freshest' available by any automaker - with more than 80 percent of our sales in October coming from our new 2010 models."

Ford estimates its total market share in October was more than 15 percent - higher than a year ago and higher than its share in the first nine months of 2009. Ford's October retail share was up for the 12th time in 13 months.

"The Ford plan is working, led by the strength of our product lineup and customer demand for our new cars, utilities and trucks," said Czubay. "Consumers increasingly are noticing that the Ford difference is our great products, our strong business and our leadership in quality, fuel efficiency, safety, smart technologies and value."

October Sales Highlights

   * All-new Ford Taurus sales totaled 6,076, up 141 percent versus a year ago. Dealers reported retail sales nearly tripled year-ago levels.
   * Other new Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars posting increases included the Ford Fusion (up 24 percent), Ford Mustang (up 2 percent) and Lincoln MKZ (up 27 percent).
   * Crossover utilities posted strong sales increases: Ford Escape was up 26 percent; Ford Edge up 38 percent; Ford Flex up 8 percent; Mercury Mariner up 36 percent; Lincoln MKX up 15 percent. In addition, sales of the all-new Lincoln MKT crossover were up 36 percent from September.
   * Ford's F-Series truck achieved sales of 39,496 and a year-to-year share increase in the full-size pickup category. In addition, the all-new Ford F-150 SVT Raptor captured the coveted "Truck of Texas" award from the Texas Auto Writer's Association. Ford's F-Series has been the No. 1-selling truck in America for 32 years straight.
   * Ford's new EcoBoost engine technology is winning customers, too. In October, sales of EcoBoost-equipped models were twice as high as September. EcoBoost provides customers up to 20 percent improvement in fuel economy and a 15 percent reduction in emissions versus larger-displacement engines. EcoBoost is standard on the Taurus SHO and available on the Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT.

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

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

                                  October      %         Year-To-Date     %
                                  -------                ------------
                               2009    2008 Change      2009      2008 Change
                               ----    ---- ------      ----      ---- ------
   Sales By Brand
     Ford                   119,072 114,969    3.6 1,181,440 1,468,488  -19.5
     Lincoln                  6,735   7,399   -9.0    65,971    90,223  -26.9
     Mercury                  6,676   6,753   -1.1    75,924   103,631  -26.7
                              -----   -----           ------   -------
       Total Ford, Lincoln
        and Mercury         132,483 129,121    2.6 1,323,335 1,662,342  -20.4
     Volvo                    4,437   3,717   19.4    51,166    63,745  -19.7
                              -----   -----           ------    ------
        Total Ford
         Motor Company      136,920 132,838    3.1 1,374,501 1,726,087  -20.4

   Ford, Lincoln and
    Mercury Sales By Type
     Cars                    45,225  40,854   10.7   491,997   591,606  -16.8
     Crossover Utility
      Vehicles               27,771  22,552   23.1   292,340   318,455   -8.2
     Sport Utility Vehicles   8,572   9,102   -5.8    74,140   137,498  -46.1
     Trucks and Vans         50,915  56,613  -10.1   464,858   614,783  -24.4
                             ------  ------          -------   -------
       Total Trucks          87,258  88,267   -1.1   831,338 1,070,736  -22.4
                             ------  ------          ------- ---------
         Total Vehicles     132,483 129,121    2.6 1,323,335 1,662,342  -20.4


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

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

   Crown Victoria             3,380   3,299    2.5    28,458    42,616  -33.2
   Taurus                     6,076   2,517  141.4    33,692    46,167  -27.0
   Fusion                    13,445  10,836   24.1   148,045   128,381   15.3
   Focus                     10,119  10,576   -4.3   136,032   175,958  -22.7
   Mustang                    4,789   4,686    2.2    56,469    83,557  -32.4
                              -----   -----           ------    ------
     Ford Cars               37,809  31,914   18.5   402,696   476,679  -15.5

   Flex                       2,182   2,017    8.2    32,058     9,569  235.0
   Edge                       8,185   5,951   37.5    72,624    99,781  -27.2
   Escape                    12,471   9,886   26.1   138,739   135,558    2.3
   Taurus X                      37   1,329  -97.2     6,027    20,907  -71.2
                                ---   -----            -----    ------
     Ford Crossover
      Utility Vehicles       22,875  19,183   19.2   249,448   265,815   -6.2

   Expedition                 2,878   3,647  -21.1    23,445    46,919  -50.0
   Explorer                   4,596   3,991   15.2    41,138    68,330  -39.8
                              -----   -----           ------    ------
     Ford Sport Utility
      Vehicles                7,474   7,638   -2.1    64,583   115,249  -44.0

   F-Series                  39,496  43,324   -8.8   334,922   436,022  -23.2
   Ranger                     3,910   3,891    0.5    47,826    58,706  -18.5
   Econoline/Club Wagon       5,658   8,429  -32.9    72,474   109,848  -34.0
   Transit Connect            1,513       0     NA     5,677         0     NA
   Low Cab Forward               11      30  -63.3       209       775  -73.0
   Heavy Trucks                 326     560  -41.8     3,605     5,394  -33.2
                                ---     ---            -----     -----
     Ford Trucks and Vans    50,914  56,234   -9.5   464,713   610,745  -23.9
                             ------  ------          -------   -------

     Ford Brand             119,072 114,969    3.6 1,181,440 1,468,488  -19.5


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

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

   MKS                        1,609   2,072  -22.3    13,961     8,924   56.4
   MKZ                        1,661   1,309   26.9    18,158    26,223  -30.8
   Town Car                     360   1,146  -68.6     9,055    12,831  -29.4
   MKX                        1,675   1,459   14.8    18,063    25,436  -29.0
   MKT                          619       0     NA     1,074         0     NA
   Navigator                    810   1,034  -21.7     5,515    12,771  -56.8
   Mark LT                        1     379  -99.7       145     4,038  -96.4
                                ---     ---              ---     -----

     Lincoln Brand            6,735   7,399   -9.0    65,971    90,223  -26.9


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

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

   Grand Marquis              2,176   1,967   10.6    19,185    25,058  -23.4
   Sable                         63     645  -90.2     6,154    14,356  -57.1
   Milan                      1,547   1,801  -14.1    22,788    27,535  -17.2
   Mariner                    2,602   1,910   36.2    23,755    27,204  -12.7
   Mountaineer                  288     430  -33.0     4,042     9,478  -57.4
                                ---     ---            -----     -----

     Mercury Brand            6,676   6,753   -1.1    75,924   103,631  -26.7


                       VOLVO BRAND OCTOBER 2009 U.S. SALES
                       -----------------------------------

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

   S40                          811     501   61.9     6,711     8,638  -22.3
   V50                          229     187   22.5     1,858     1,557   19.3
   S60                           26     612  -95.8     5,835     8,269  -29.4
   S80                          541     424   27.6     6,999     9,235  -24.2
   V70                          121     140  -13.6     1,542     2,812  -45.2
   XC60                         900       0     NA     6,784         0     NA
   XC70                         296     469  -36.9     4,873     8,204  -40.6
   XC90                         982     901    9.0     8,224    16,193  -49.2
   C70                          214     244  -12.3     4,625     5,142  -10.1
   C30                          317     239   32.6     3,715     3,695    0.5
                                ---     ---            -----     -----

     Volvo Brand              4,437   3,717   19.4    51,166    63,745  -19.7

SOURCE Ford Motor Company  

Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Drive First GM Sales Increase in 21 Months

DETROIT, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- A strong performance by GM's four core brands -- Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac -- resulted in GM U.S. October sales of 177,603 vehicles, up 4 percent from last October, the company's first year-over-year gain since January 2008. Total sales increased 13 percent when compared with September. The four brands accounted for about 95 percent of GM's retail sales, an increase of 10 percentage points compared to the prior year.

"We're very pleased with consumer acceptance to our newest cars, crossovers and trucks," said Susan Docherty, GM vice president, U.S. Sales. "While we have more work to do, we are making progress and will continue our focus on delivering vehicles and a sales and service experience that brings consumers to Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac - and keeps them coming back."

October quick facts:

   * Total GM sales increased 4 percent compared with October, 2008; retail sales were up 15 percent for the same period.
   * Year-over-year total sales increase is the first since January, 2008.
   * GM gains market share for the third straight month - estimated at 21 percent of the total light vehicle market.
   * Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac retail sales represented 95 percent of October retail sales vs. 85 percent in October, 2008.
   * Combined Buick / GMC retail sales were up 33 percent compared with last year, driving Buick-Pontiac-GMC retail sales up 12 percent.

Chevrolet Retail Sales Up 31 Percent

Strong retail sales of Chevrolet's launch vehicles - Camaro, Equinox, and Traverse - led to a year-over-year increase in total sales of 9 percent, and a 31 percent increase in retail sales for the same period.

Chevrolet key facts:

   * Malibu retail sales for Malibu were up 84 percent compared to a year ago.
   * Camaro continues to distance itself from competition, selling nearly 8,000 vehicles during the month and we anticipate we will hold the top spot in the regular sports car segment.
   * Corvette retains the number one position in the luxury sports car segment with nearly 28 percent of the market.
   * Equinox share in compact crossover segment is growing, having more than doubled in a year to 10 percent - the highest since August, 2007; added a third shift to keep up with demand.
   * Silverado total sales of 31,800 were driven by the strength of Chevrolet's "Truck Month" promotion.

"Chevrolet had a solid sales month in October supported by our 2009 launch products Camaro, Equinox and Traverse," said Brent Dewar, vice president, global Chevrolet. "Our broad lineup appeals to a range of consumers, whether it's the modern sports car, Camaro, appealing to performance enthusiasts or the Equinox and Traverse delivering what today's families care about: safety, styling and efficiency."

Buick - GMC Total Sales Up 33 Percent

Buick car and crossover sales showed improvement in October vs. a year ago, led by the all-new LaCrosse and Enclave. Sales of the all-new GMC Terrain and GMC's "Truck Month" promotion helped lift GMC total sales 20 percent, and retail sales 35 percent for the month, compared with last year.

Buick key facts:

   * Buick had its best total sales month for 2009 (9,053) and best since October '08, up 19 percent.
   * LaCrosse had strongest month since launch, up 36 percent compared with September 2009, and up 103 percent compared to October 2008.
   * Enclave total sales up year-over-year 38 percent.
   * Lucerne had highest sales month of 2009 with sales of 4,324.

GMC key facts:

   * GMC total sales were up 20 percent vs. October 2008, the highest monthly sales in 2009.
   * Terrain total sales were up 85 percent over combined Pontiac Torrent / GMC Envoy October 2008 total sales and up 124 percent from September 2009.
   * Sierra reported its highest total sales month of 2009, up 6 percent vs. October 2008.
   * Yukon / Yukon XL combined total sales were the highest since September 2008 (5,425), up 72 percent vs. October 2008.
   * Acadia total sales were up 7 percent year-over-year, while retail sales increased 30 percent compared to October 2008.

"We like the momentum we've seen in the sales of new Buick and GMC models," said Susan Docherty, Buick-GMC general manager, and GM Vice President of U.S. Sales. "In October, Buick and GMC both had their best sales months of 2009, and in fact, total sales for these two brands were up 33 percent over October 2008 for the combined total of Buick, Pontiac and GMC."

Cadillac Total Sales Up 22 Percent

Led by the performance of the all-new SRX, Cadillac sales increased by 22 percent compared to a year ago, and were up 2 percent vs. September.

Cadillac key facts:

   * SRX: total sales were 280 percent higher than October 2008 and were up 21 percent compared to September - the second best performance of the vehicle in history.
   * SRX: days supply is 34 days, based on month-end inventory.
   * Escalade: Year-over-year total sales were 37 percent higher and market share continues to outperform competitors, including the Mercedes GL and Lexus LX 570.

"The interest customers are showing in the new SRX is exciting - we are seeing Lexus, BMW and Mercedes customers trading their vehicles for the SRX," said Bryan Nesbitt, Cadillac General Manager.

Other brands Sold 15,089 Vehicles in October

Total combined sales for Saturn, Pontiac, Saab and HUMMER were 15,089 for the month. As a percent of total GM sales, these brands represented 9 percent of sales, compared with 15 percent in October 2008.

Management Discussion of October Sales Results

The U.S. October 2009 SAAR of 10.6 million is a 13-percent improvement compared to last month, but is the second-lowest SAAR for October since the early 1980s. The U.S. economy and auto industry are showing signs of recovery:

Economy

   * Normalization of credit spread, which is down to approximately 20 to 30 basis points - is helping make more credit available to consumers. However, consumer credit is still contracting - reflecting both weak credit demand and cautious bank lending.
   * Consumer confidence has softened a bit in October, but remains much improved from the trough in March.
   * Manufacturing sector is increasing output due to depleted current inventories.
   * Job losses continue to slow, however employment levels continue to be a concern.
   * Housing starts and home resale prices are beginning to stabilize.

Auto Industry

   * Industry estimated October SAAR of 10.6 million could be the highest monthly SAAR since November 2008.
   * It appears that the bulk of the "Cash-for-Clunkers" pull-ahead occurred by the end of September.
   * Industry inventory levels are anticipated to increase moderately into Q4 to support modestly rising industry sales.

GM Reports October Production; Fourth Quarter Production at 620,000 Vehicles

In October, GM produced 228,000 vehicles (92,000 cars and 136,000 trucks). This is down 90,000 vehicles, or 28 percent compared with October 2008, when GM North America produced 318,000 vehicles (151,000 cars and 167,000 trucks). (Production totals include joint venture production of 15,000 vehicles in October 2009 and 11,000 vehicles in October 2008)

GM third quarter production was 531,000 vehicles (205,000 cars and 326,000 trucks), which was down 42 percent compared to the same quarter in 2008. GM North America built 915,000 vehicles (436,000 cars and 479,000 trucks) in the third quarter of 2008. However, third quarter production was substantially higher than production volumes for Q1 and Q2 2009 of 371,000 (up 43 percent) and 395,000 (up 34 percent), respectively.

GM's 2009 fourth quarter forecast at 620,000 vehicles (239,000 cars and 381,000 trucks), which is down about 24 percent from a year ago. GM North America built 815,000 vehicles (365,000 cars and 450,000 trucks) in the fourth quarter of 2008. However, Q4 2009 production volumes represent a 17 percent increase compared to Q3 2009.

At October month-end, inventories of vehicles for U.S. dealers increased to 444,000 (172,000 cars and 272,000 trucks) compared to September, 2009 (157,000 cars and 267,000 trucks), an increase of 5 percent. Compared to month-end inventories for October 2008 (336,000 cars and 464,000 trucks), inventories decreased by 356,000 (164.000 cars and 192,000 trucks), or 45 percent.

SOURCE General Motors  

American Honda Reports October Sales

Honda Fit sets monthly record; Acura TL sales up 22.2 percent

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor *** Inc., posted October sales of 85,864, a decline of 28.0 percent based on the daily selling rate*, compared to record October 2007 results. American Honda year-to-date sales of 1,266,447 represent a 3.6 percent decrease.

Honda Division posted October sales of 75,756, a decline of 28.4 percent versus October 2007. The Fit achieved an October record of 6,478, up 28.1 percent in its second month available as a completely redesigned 2009 model.

The Acura Division posted sales of 10,108, a decrease of 24.5 percent compared to October 2007. The TL, with sales of 4,340, increased 22.2 percent in its first full month available as a completely redesigned 2009 model. Acura total car sales are up 2.0 percent.

* The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 27 days for October 2008, versus 26 days for October 2007. Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 257 days for 2008, versus 256 days for 2007. All percentages reflect DSR.


                  American Honda Vehicle Sales For October 2008

                                         Month-to-Date
                                    October   October   DSR**
                                      2008      2007   % Chg.

   American Honda Total              85,864   114,799  -28.0%
      Total Car Sales                51,400    66,015  -25.0%
      Total Truck Sales              34,464    48,784  -32.0%
         Honda Total Car Sales       44,944    59,921  -27.8%
         Honda Total Truck Sales     30,812    41,992  -29.3%
         Acura Total Car Sales        6,456     6,094    2.0%
         Acura Total Truck Sales      3,652     6,792  -48.2%
   Domestic Car Sales *              39,803    50,402  -24.0%
      Honda Division                 35,463    46,981  -27.3%
      Acura Division                  4,340     3,421   22.2%
   Domestic Truck Sales *            29,986    34,752  -16.9%
      Honda Division                 26,334    27,960   -9.3%
      Acura Division                  3,652     6,792  -48.2%
   Import Car Sales                  11,597    15,613  -28.5%
      Honda Division                  9,481    12,940  -29.4%
      Acura Division                  2,116     2,673  -23.8%
   Import Truck Sales                 4,478    14,032  -69.3%
      Honda Division                  4,478    14,032  -69.3%

   MODEL BREAKOUTS BY DIVISION
   Honda Division Total              75,756   101,913  -28.4%
       Fit                            6,478     4,868   28.1%
      Accord *                       19,783    30,936  -38.4%
        Memo:  Accord Hybrid              1       243  -99.6%
      Civic *                        18,582    23,809  -24.8%
        Memo:  Civic Hybrid           1,621     2,286  -31.7%
      S2000                             100       308  -68.7%
      Insight                             0         0
      FCX                                 0         0
      FCX Clarity                         1
      Odyssey  *                      9,208    14,451  -38.6%
      Pilot *                         4,980     5,920  -19.0%
      CR-V *                         13,169    16,780  -24.4%
      Element *                       1,361     2,269  -42.2%
      Ridgeline                       2,094     2,572  -21.6%
   Acura Division Total              10,108    12,886  -24.5%
      RSX                                 0         0
      TL *                            4,340     3,421   22.2%
      TSX                             1,844     2,308  -23.1%
      RL                                272       365  -28.2%
      MDX *                           3,005     4,855  -40.4%
      RDX  *                            647     1,937  -67.8%
   Selling Days                          27        26

                                          Year-to-Date
                                   October   October   DSR**
                                     2008      2007    % Chg.

   American Honda Total           1,266,447 1,308,319   -3.6%
      Total Car Sales               781,560   743,794    4.7%
      Total Truck Sales             484,887   564,525  -14.4%
         Honda Total Car Sales      709,540   661,405    6.9%
         Honda Total Truck Sales    430,971   497,302  -13.7%
         Acura Total Car Sales       72,020    82,389  -12.9%
         Acura Total Truck Sales     53,916    67,223  -20.1%
   Domestic Car Sales *             585,021   603,212   -3.4%
      Honda Division                545,022   554,719   -2.1%
      Acura Division                 39,999    48,493  -17.8%
   Domestic Truck Sales *           386,842   401,792   -4.1%
      Honda Division                332,926   334,569   -0.9%
      Acura Division                 53,916    67,223  -20.1%
   Import Car Sales                 196,539   140,582   39.3%
      Honda Division                164,518   106,686   53.6%
      Acura Division                 32,021    33,896   -5.9%
   Import Truck Sales                98,045   162,733  -40.0%
      Honda Division                 98,045   162,733  -40.0%

   MODEL BREAKOUTS BY DIVISION
   Honda Division Total           1,140,511 1,158,707   -2.0%
       Fit                           69,846    45,953   51.4%
      Accord *                      333,011   332,815   -0.3%
        Memo:  Accord Hybrid            197     3,051  -93.6%
      Civic *                       304,297   278,764    8.7%
        Memo:  Civic Hybrid          29,218    26,114   11.5%
      S2000                           2,376     3,860  -38.7%
      Insight                             0         3
      FCX                                 6        10  -40.2%
      FCX Clarity                         4
      Odyssey  *                    121,249   144,718  -16.5%
      Pilot *                        84,410   101,383  -17.1%
      CR-V *                        171,193   184,003   -7.3%
      Element *                      23,790    30,234  -21.6%
      Ridgeline                      30,329    36,964  -18.3%
   Acura Division Total             125,936   149,612  -16.2%
      RSX                                 1       295  -99.7%
      TL *                           39,999    48,493  -17.8%
      TSX                            27,982    28,315   -1.6%
      RL                              4,038     5,284  -23.9%
      MDX *                          39,893    47,809  -16.9%
      RDX  *                         14,023    19,414  -28.0%
   Selling Days                         257       256

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

                  Month-to-Date               Year-to-Date
              October  October  DSR**    October  October  DSR**
                2008    2007   % Chg.      2008    2007    % Chg.

   Hybrid      1,622   2,529  -38.2%      29,415  29,168    0.5%

SOURCE American Honda Motor *** Inc.  

Hyundai Motor America Reports October 2009 Sales

Hyundai Leads all Automotive Brands in Market Share Growth This Year

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced October sales of 31,005 units, a 49 percent increase compared with October 2008. Calendar year-to-date, Hyundai sales are up 4 percent. This marks the tenth consecutive month of year-over-year gains in retail market share. Hyundai leads all automotive brands in absolute market share growth, up 1.2 percentage points (from 3.1 percent to 4.3 percent) for the first ten months of this year.

"We've done a good job of selling down our 2009 model year inventory over the last few months, with about two-thirds of Hyundai car sales in October being fresh, 2010 model year vehicles," said Dave Zuchowski, vice president of sales. "With the recent encouraging economic news of a 3.5 percent GDP growth during the third quarter, the best in two years, we are looking forward to the final two months of the year. We have our all-new Tucson launching at the end of this year and the 2011 Sonata coming early next year, so we are excited about the terrific new products we'll be filling our dealerships with."

Genesis continued its strong growth trend with sales of 1,850, a 65 percent increase. The fuel-efficient Accent and Elantra had significant increases of 106 percent and 225 percent respectively versus 2008 while the Santa Fe delivered a solid sales gain of 70 percent leading up to the introduction of the even more fuel-efficient face lifted 2010 model coming early next year.


   CAR LINE    OCT/2009    OCT/2008    CY/2009    CY/2008
   -------    --------    --------    -------    -------

   ACCENT        4,581       2,222     60,106     46,615
   ------        -----       -----     ------     ------
   SONATA        7,790       7,943    101,365    105,385
   ------        -----       -----    -------    -------
   ELANTRA       8,673       2,673     91,379     88,817
   -------       -----       -----     ------     ------
   TIBURON           0         558      8,579      8,288
   -------           -         ---      -----      -----
   SANTA FE      6,448       3,794     64,515     60,423
   --------      -----       -----     ------     ------
   AZERA           298         361      3,230     13,798
   -----           ---         ---      -----     ------
   TUCSON          848         988     13,620     17,235
   ------          ---         ---     ------     ------
   ENTOURAGE         1         461      3,424      4,821
   ---------         -         ---      -----      -----
   VERACRUZ        516         699      9,220      9,126
   --------        ---         ---      -----      -----
   GENESIS       1,850       1,121     17,784      3,976
   -------       -----       -----     ------      -----
   TOTAL        31,005      20,820    373,222    358,484
   -----        ------      ------    -------    -------

SOURCE Hyundai Motor America  

Kia Motors America Announces October Sales

Sales Up Year to Date and Month Over Month

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of its best quarter ever in company history, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced October sales of 22,490 units, a 45.3-percent increase over the same month last year. Year to date sales totaled 261,060, a 7.2-percent increase over the same period last year. October sales were led by the all-new Kia Forte compact and Rio subcompact, selling 4,984 and 4,005 units respectively. The Kia Borrego SUV also sold well, posting its best month ever with 3,919 units.

Kia Motors is in the midst of a dramatic, design-led transformation, which has been delivering dynamically styled vehicles in several important segments at exactly the right time contributing to the brand's continued gains in U.S. market share. The upcoming launch of the all-new 2011 Sorento CUV, the official vehicle of the NBA and the first vehicle to be built at the company's first U.S.-based manufacturing facilities in West Point, Georgia, will further enhance the lineup.


                             MONTH OF OCTOBER               YEAR-TO-DATE
                             ----------------               ------------
   Model                      2009      2008               2009      2008
   -----
   Rio                       4,005     2,291             27,238    32,620
   Spectra                     266     3,265             46,960    62,180
   Forte                     4,984       n/a             17,381       n/a
   Optima                    3,075     1,672             33,905    42,450
   Amanti                       51       199              3,607     3,005
   Sportage                  1,146     1,371             40,042    29,224
   Sorento                   1,154     3,101             19,667    23,737
   Sedona                    1,013     1,863             24,730    22,721
   Rondo                       814     1,514             12,545    26,194
   Borrego                   3,919       207              8,685     1,440
   Soul                      2,063       n/a             26,300       n/a

   Total                    22,490    15,483            261,060   243,571

SOURCE Kia Motors America  

Mazda Reports October 2009 Sales

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported October 2009 sales of 15,068, a decrease of 8.4 percent versus October of 2008. Overall, total yearly sales are reported at 175,257, down 24.4 percent compared to 2008.

The all-new 2010 MAZDA3 led the way with sales of 6,729 vehicles, an increase of 10.4 percent, and the best October since 2007. 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.

MX-5 Miata, RX-8 and CX-7 all reported sales that represent the best October since 2007, signaling that Mazda is gaining strength and momentum.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported sales of 1,591, down 20 percent versus last year. Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) sold 5,612 units, down 8.1 percent compared to last October.

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

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

   Mazda3     6,729   6,095   10.4%    6.5%   82,562  96,351  (14.3)% (14.3)%
   Mazda5       853   1,921  (55.6)% (57.2)%  15,771  17,638  (10.6)% (10.6)%
   Mazda6     2,975   4,040  (26.4)% (29.0)%  29,973  46,277  (35.2)% (35.2)%
   MX-5
    Miata       586     377   55.4%   49.9%    7,035  10,368  (32.1)% (32.1)%
   RX-8         281     190   47.9%   42.6%    1,908   3,055  (37.5)% (37.5)%
   CX-7       1,754   1,497   17.2%   13.0%   15,796  24,555  (35.7)% (35.7)%
   CX-9       1,652   1,812   (8.8)% (12.1)%  16,555  22,281  (25.7)% (25.7)%
   Tribute      230     418  (45.0)% (46.9)%   5,091  10,145  (49.8)% (49.8)%
   B-Series
    Truck         8      92  (91.3)% (91.6)%     566   1,180  (52.0)% (52.0)%

   Total
    Vehicles
   ---------

   CARS      11,424  12,623   (9.5)% (12.7)% 137,249 173,689  (21.0)% (21.0)%
   TRUCKS     3,644   3,819   (4.6)%  (8.0)%  38,008  58,161  (34.7)% (34.7)%
              -----   -----   ----            ------  ------  -----

   TOTAL     15,068  16,442   (8.4)% (11.6)% 175,257 231,850  (24.4)% (24.4)%
             ======  ======   ====   =====   ======= =======  =====   =====


   -----
   MEMO:
   -----

   IMPORT
    CAR       8,449   8,583   (1.6)%         107,276 127,412  (15.8)%
   IMPORT
    TRUCK     3,406   3,309    2.9%           32,351  46,836  (30.9)%
              -----   -----    ---            ------  ------  -----
   IMPORT
    TOTAL    11,855  11,892   (0.3)%         139,627 174,248  (19.9)%

   DOMESTIC
    CAR       2,975   4,040  (26.4)%          29,973  46,277  (35.2)%
   DOMESTIC
    TRUCK       238     510  (53.3)%           5,657  11,325  (50.0)%
                ---     ---  -----             -----  ------  -----
   DOMESTIC
    TOTALS    3,213   4,550  (29.4)%          35,630  57,602  (38.1)%
   --------   -----   -----  -----            ------  ------  -----
   Selling
    Days         28      27                      259     259
   -------

SOURCE Mazda North American Operations  

Mercedes-Benz Reports October Sales of 18,193

Highest Month of the Year

MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported October sales of 18,193 vehicles, its highest month of the year and a 21.3% improvement over October 2008.

"Clearly we're very pleased with this month's result and we believe that we will be able to parlay this into a strong fourth quarter and continued increases in our market share," said Ernst Lieb, President & CEO of MBUSA. "This is validation of the 'back to basics' approach we have undertaken in partnership with our retail network, utilizing the current economic environment to strengthen the customer experience and promote the value inherent in our product line." Lieb said the sales gains for the month were also influenced by a more stabile economic environment relative to last year and to the momentum of the company's new products -- the compact SUV GLK-Class and the new 9th generation E-Class -- as well as volume leaders like its C- and M-Class model lines.

The GLK-Class, introduced in January 2009, has outsold every vehicle in its class on a year-to-date basis. The all-new, 9th generation E-Class, launched in late June, recorded sales of 6,071 for October 2009, up 189.4% over October 2008. The other volume leaders for the month were the C-Class and M-Class with sales of 4,122, and 2,370 respectively.

On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 153,606 new vehicles, trailing the comparable period last year by 20.1%.

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,433 vehicles in October; a 13 percent increase compared to October 2008 sales of 4,807 vehicles. Year-to-date sales for the MBCPO program are 62,161, a 17.8 percent increase over 2008 year-to-date sales (52,753 vehicles).

   Model        October '09 October '08 Monthly %  YTD 2009 YTD 2008 Yearly %
   -------      ----------- ----------- ---------  -------- -------- --------

   C-CLASS          4,122       4,594     -10.3%    43,556   61,959    -29.7%
   -----------     ------      ------      ----    -------  -------    -----

   E-CLASS          6,071       2,098     189.4%    32,811   32,848     -0.1%
   -----------     ------      ------     -----    -------  -------    -----

   S-CLASS          1,114       1,208      -7.8%     8,920   15,715    -43.2%
   -----------     ------      ------      ----    -------  -------    -----

   CL-CLASS            66         223     -70.4%     1,118    2,399    -53.4%
   -----------     ------      ------      ----    -------  -------    -----

   SL-CLASS           409         276      48.2%     3,516    5,012    -29.8%
   -----------     ------      ------      ----    -------  -------    -----

   CLK-CLASS          232         737     -68.5%     6,674    9,129    -26.9%
   -----------     ------      ------      ----    -------  -------    -----

   SLK-CLASS          116         228     -49.1%     2,319    4,394    -47.2%
   -----------     ------      ------      ----    -------  -------    -----

   CLS-CLASS          177         189      -6.3%     2,336    4,982    -53.1%
   -----------     ------      ------      ----    -------  -------    -----

   R-CLASS            171         378     -54.8%     2,509    6,881    -63.5%
   -----------     ------      ------      ----    -------  -------    -----

   M-CLASS          2,370       3,150     -24.8%    19,777   28,648    -31.0%
   -----------     ------      ------      ----    -------  -------    -----

   G-CLASS             86          59      45.8%       521      711    -26.7%
   -----------     ------      ------      ----    -------  -------    -----

   GL-CLASS         1,426       1,856     -23.2%    11,701   19,616    -40.3%
   -----------     ------      ------      ----    -------  -------    -----

   GLK-CLASS        1,833           -         -     17,848        -        -
   -----------     ------      ------      ----    -------  -------    -----

   GRAND TOTAL     18,193      14,996      21.3%   153,606  192,294    -20.1%
   -----------     ------      ------      ----    -------  -------    -----

SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA  

Mitsubishi Motors Announces October Sales

CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced October 2009 sales of 3,867. This is a decrease of 17.9% from last month's sales of 4,712 (September 2009).

"While the sales situation has proven challenging for Mitsubishi Motors in October, we remain steadfast in our commitment to the market and our dealer body," said Shinichi Kurihara, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America. "There are positive signs going forward as MMNA approaches the launch of the 2010 Outlander. We are encouraged by the month over month sales increases enjoyed by the recently launched Lancer Sportback model, and our dealer body is excited about the new MMCA-supported (Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America) Lancer and Outlander lease programs."

SOURCE Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc.  

Nissan North America Announces October Sales

Nissan Posts 5.6 Percent Sales Increase Over Last Year

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported October 2009 sales of 60,115 units versus 56,945 units last year, an increase of 5.6 percent, compared with October 2008. Nissan Division sales rose 7.7 percent for the month, while sales of Infiniti vehicles were 9.3 percent lower than a year ago.

NNA INFORMATION

   * Combined Nissan and Infiniti sales of 60,115 units were 5.6 percent higher than October sales last year of 59,945 units.
   * To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. October had 28 selling days, compared with 27 selling days in October 2008.

NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS

   * Nissan vehicles posted sales of 53,664 units in October compared with 49,833 units sold in October 2008, a 7.7 percent increase.
   * Rogue recorded the best October in history with sales of 5,958 vehicles, up 6.7 percent from the same month last year.
   * Truck sales rose 17.5 percent in October 2009 compared with a year ago, led by sales increases of 97.2 percent for Armada, 67.6 percent for Titan and 48 percent for Frontier
   * On the car side, Sentra sales increased 39.3 percent in October versus a year ago, sales of the 370Z rose 59.1 percent and Maxima sales were up 5.8 percent.

INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS

   * Infiniti sales for October 2009 were 6,451 units, down 9.3 percent from the 7,112 units sold in the same month last year.
   * Sales of the G Coupe rose 45.6 percent for the month, compared with October 2008
   * The Infiniti QX56 continued to grow sales, posting a 42.6 percent increase last month over a year ago.

   NISSAN DIVISION
   ---------------
                  October  October  Monthly  CYTD     CYTD     CYTD
                    2009    2008     % chg   2009     2008    % chg
                    ----    ----     -----   ----     ----    -----

   Nissan Division
    Total           53,664  49,833     7.7  574,074  745,558   -23.0
   ---------        ------  ------     ---  -------  -------   -----
   Versa             6,786   6,889    -1.5   70,543   75,509    -6.6
   -----             -----   -----    ----   ------   ------    ----
   Sentra            6,128   4,400    39.3   71,304   89,036   -19.9
   ------            -----   -----    ----   ------   ------   -----
   Cube              2,097       0     0.0   16,849        0     0.0
   ----              -----       -     ---   ------        -     ---
   Altima           14,773  17,753   -16.8  169,435  241,529   -29.8
   ------           ------  ------   -----  -------  -------   -----
   Maxima            4,593   4,341     5.8   42,936   40,955     4.8
   ------            -----   -----     ---   ------   ------     ---
   350/370Z            824     518    59.1   11,480    9,320    23.2
   --------            ---     ---    ----   ------    -----    ----
   GT-R                117     321   -63.6    1,323    1,373    -3.6
   ----                ---     ---   -----    -----    -----    ----
   Total Car        35,318  34,222     3.2  383,870  457,722   -16.1
   ---------        ------  ------     ---  -------  -------   -----
   Frontier          2,295   1,551    48.0   23,420   42,424   -44.8
   --------          -----   -----    ----   ------   ------   -----
   Titan             1,688   1,007    67.6   15,393   30,907   -50.2
   -----             -----   -----    ----   ------   ------   -----
   Xterra            1,516   1,136    33.5   12,909   30,842   -58.1
   ------            -----   -----    ----   ------   ------   -----
   Pathfinder        1,598   1,142    39.9   14,397   30,790   -53.2
   ----------        -----   -----    ----   ------   ------   -----
   Armada            1,055     535    97.2    7,312   14,040   -47.9
   ------            -----     ---    ----    -----   ------   -----
   Rogue             5,958   5,584     6.7   65,570   60,636     8.1
   -----             -----   -----     ---   ------   ------     ---
   Murano            3,881   4,302    -9.8   43,120   60,778   -29.1
   ------            -----   -----    ----   ------   ------   -----
   Quest               355     354     0.3    8,083   17,419   -53.6
   -----               ---     ---     ---    -----   ------   -----
   Total Truck      18,346  15,611    17.5  190,204  287,836   -33.9
   -----------      ------  ------    ----  -------  -------   -----
   North American
    produced        40,787  39,108     4.3  435,732  613,451   -29.0
   --------------   ------  ------     ---  -------  -------   -----
   Car              32,280  33,383    -3.3  354,218  447,029   -20.8
   ---              ------  ------    ----  -------  -------   -----
   Truck             8,507   5,725    48.6   81,514  166,422   -51.0
   -----             -----   -----    ----   ------  -------   -----
   Import           12,877  10,725    20.1  138,342  132,107     4.7
   ------           ------  ------    ----  -------  -------     ---
   Car               3,038     839   262.1   29,652   10,693   177.3
   ---               -----     ---   -----   ------   ------   -----
   Truck             9,839   9,886    -0.5  108,690  121,414   -10.5
   -----             -----   -----    ----  -------  -------   -----


   INFINITI DIVISION
   -----------------
                    October October  Monthly  CYTD     CYTD    CYTD
                     2009    2008     % chg   2009     2008   % chg
                     ----    ----     -----   ----     ----   -----

   Infiniti Division
    Total            6,451   7,112    -9.3   66,337   97,086   -31.7
   ---------         -----   -----    ----   ------   ------   -----
   G Sedan           2,448   2,647    -7.5   26,714   37,545   -28.8
   -------           -----   -----    ----   ------   ------   -----
   G Coupe           1,441     990    45.6   12,005   17,197   -30.2
   -------           -----     ---    ----   ------   ------   -----
   M                   536   1,193   -55.1    7,277   13,238   -45.0
   -                   ---   -----   -----    -----   ------   -----
   QX56                613     430    42.6    4,770    6,789   -29.7
   ----                ---     ---    ----    -----    -----   -----
   EX                  560     898   -37.6    6,419   11,187   -42.6
   --                  ---     ---   -----    -----   ------   -----
   FX                  853     954   -10.6    9,152   11,130   -17.8
   --                  ---     ---   -----    -----   ------   -----
   Total Car         4,425   4,830    -8.4   45,996   67,980   -32.3
   ---------         -----   -----    ----   ------   ------   -----
   Total Truck       2,026   2,282   -11.2   20,341   29,106   -30.1
   -----------       -----   -----   -----   ------   ------   -----


   NISSAN & INFINITI
   -----------------
                   October  October  Monthly  CYTD    CYTD     CYTD
                     2009    2008    % chg    2009    2008    % chg
                     ----    ----    -----    ----    ----    -----

   TOTAL VEHICLE    60,115  56,945     5.6  640,411  842,644   -24.0
   -------------    ------  ------     ---  -------  -------   -----
   Total Car        39,743  39,052     1.8  429,866  525,702   -18.2
   ---------        ------  ------     ---  -------  -------   -----
   Total Truck      20,372  17,893    13.9  210,545  316,942   -33.6
   -----------      ------  ------    ----  -------  -------   -----
   Selling days         28      27              257      257
   ------------         --      --              ---      ---

   * All numbers include Hawaii

SOURCE Nissan North America, Inc.  

Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Best October Ever With a 41-Percent Sales Gain

-- The Company Also Had Its Best October Sales for Subaru Forester, Legacy and Outback Models --

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. announced record-breaking October sales. The company not only had its best October sales ever, but also had its best October sales for the Subaru Forester, Legacy and Outback models.

The Company sold 18,169 units in October 2009 versus 12,917 units in October 2008, resulting in a 41-percent gain year-over-year. Subaru had a 13-percent gain year-to-date with 176,590 units sold in 2009 versus 156,706 units sold in 2008.

Sales for the following models broke all previous October records: the Subaru Forester had a 13-percent sales increase, the Subaru Legacy had a 112-percent sales increase and the Subaru Outback had a 175-percent sales increase.

                       Oct-09  Oct-08  % chg  YTD Oct-09  YTD Oct-08  % chg
   Legacy               3,254   1,538    112%     24,552      19,243     28%
   Outback              6,451   2,348    175%     40,474      37,527      8%
   Impreza              3,049   2,891    -22%     40,409      41,033     -2%
   Forester             5,169   4,558     13%     65,610      49,253     33%
   Tribeca                246     581    -58%      5,545       9,648    -43%
   Total**             18,169  12,917     41%    176,590     156,706     13%

   **2008 total does not include 2 Baja sales in 2008

"The launch of our Legacy and Outback products is gaining momentum and helping to fuel record sales, while the record breaking success of Forester continues," said Tim Colbeck, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "On top of that the 2010 Subaru Outback received the MOTOR TREND Sport/Utility of the Year Award, making us the first brand with back to back winners of this award. Given this powerful momentum we expect our strong sales results to continue."

"Subaru products represent the best all-around package in the auto industry today, because of their AWD capability, top safety pick designations by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) and significantly lower cost of ownership," said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president and COO, Subaru of America, Inc. "In addition, the Subaru Outback and Forester models offer customers all of the utility of an SUV, but with the fuel economy of a passenger car.

SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc.  

AMERICAN SUZUKI OCTOBER 2009 SALES

                          OCTOBER                         CYTD
              2009 2008 MTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. 2009 2008 YTD VS. YTD PRIOR YR.

GRAND VITARA:   276 689 -60%                  6,767 11,073 -39%
XL7:            159 296 -46%                  4,122 19,951 -79%
EQUATOR:         78 0 0%                      2,111 0 0%
SX4:           1,229 1,839 -33%               18,494 27,104 -32%
FORENZA/RENO:      3 657 -100%                3,764 19,782 -81%

TOTAL:          1,745 3,482 -50%              35,270 77,996 -55%

SOURCE AMERICAN SUZUKI