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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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Also FYI, the Porsche 4 cylinder in the Boxster is confirmed as an entry level model.....
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Lexus got hit in the head!!! Down 38% month to month!!! Down 18% for the year, with 220k units sold.

98 SC 430s were sold! Only 819 GSs. Wow.
Benz was down 34%, not surprising. Everyone right now is down.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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Still have to root for Audi although they just can't get serious market traction. All the excuses for the big guys don't seem to apply to Audi. Really not bad considering the economy.

And of course the Q5 is just going to start coming on (can't say that the Q7 has lit many fires) and the A6 refresh is out after the first of the year so let's all hold hands and repeat the mantra "they are in limited supply". Normally the favorite excuse for sales declines.
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Default Hyundai Motor America Reports October Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America
today announced sales of 20,820 for the month of October, a 31 percent
decrease from October 2007 levels.

"We are experiencing one of the most challenging times in recent
automotive history," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice
president of national sales. "We are encouraged by the prospects for
November. With the financial markets beginning to stabilize and the
election behind us, we believe consumer confidence will be bolstered and
prospects who have been on the sidelines during this period of uncertainty
will re-emerge into the market to help fuel the economic engine. With some
of the most fuel-efficient and standard safety equipped vehicles in the
industry we feel we are well positioned to get back on track."

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

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

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    CARLINE         OCT/2008  OCT/2007  CY2008    CY2007

    ACCENT          2,222     2,660     46,615    31,872
    SONATA          7,943     9,507     105,385   108,865
    ELANTRA         2,673     4,737     88,817    78,627
    TIBURON         558       895       8,288     12,745
    SANTA FE        3,794     5,940     60,423    75,945
    AZERA           361       1,415     13,798    18,776
    TUCSON          988       2,958     17,235    35,407
    ENTOURAGE       461       596       4,821     16,260
    VERACRUZ        699       1,524     9,126     10,142
    *GENESIS        1,121     0         3,976     0
    TOTAL           20,820    30,232    358,484   388,639

    *Genesis sales were up 8.9 percent over September 2008
SOURCE Hyundai Motor America
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TL Sales Up 22.2 Percent

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In its first full month of
sales, the all-new 2009 Acura TL is off to a good start with October sales
of 4,340, up 22.2 percent over October 2007 sales based on daily selling
rate*. Month-to-date, Acura total car sales were 6,426, up 2.0 percent.
Total Acura sales for October 2008 were 10,108, down 24.5 percent versus
October 2007 sales.

"The TL has long been Acura's best-selling sedan and the all-new TL is
continuing that trend," said **** Colliver, executive vice president of
sales. "With bold new styling, two engine choices and the first-ever
availability of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM), the 2009 TL is the
perfect vehicle to advance the Acura brand."

The new-for-2009 TSX was Acura's next best selling sedan with 1,844
sold in October followed by the RL luxury performance sedan with 272 sold.
The MDX luxury SUV led Acura light truck sales with 3,005 sold while the
turbocharged RDX crossover SUV tallied 647 units. Acura year-to-date**
sales are 125,936 units, down 16.2 percent versus 2007 sales.


* The daily selling rate is calculated with 27 selling days for October
2008 and 26 selling days for October 2007.

** Year-to-date sales based on 257 days for 2008 versus 256 days for
2007.

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                   American Honda Vehicle Sales For October 2008

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

    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
SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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Default 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 Co.,
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.

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                   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 Co., Inc.
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ouch those are some big drops
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BMW Group US sales (BMW and MINI combined) down 5.0 percent in October

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S.
(BMW and MINI combined) reported October sales of 25,475 vehicles, a
decrease of 5.0 percent over the 26,821 vehicles sold in October 2007. The
BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 261,802 vehicles,
down 4.8 percent, compared to 275,094 vehicles in the same period of 2007.

BMW Brand Sales

Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 13.9 percent in October for a
total of 20,203 compared to 23,451 reported in the same month a year ago.
Year-to-date BMW brand sales were down 10.0 percent, to 215,836 vehicles
compared to 239,788 vehicles sold in the same period in 2007.

"October sales show there is still life in the market, but it will take
some hard work to achieve results," said Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW of
North America, LLC. "At BMW, our attractive APR financing rates and BMW's
four year or 50,000 miles free maintenance program have been well received
by customers. We believe these are major reasons why the year-to-date sales
continue to track better than the overall premium market."

BMW Automobile Sales

BMW's automobile sales are down 15.1 percent in October to 16,195
versus 19,084 in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date sales also
decreased 10.4 percent, to 169,183 automobiles compared to 188,844 in the
same period of 2007.

BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales

Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles decreased by 8.2 percent in
October to 4,008 vehicles over the 4,367 sold last October. Year-to-date,
sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were down 8.4 percent, to 46,653
vehicles compared to the 50,944 sold in the first ten months of 2007.

MINI Brand Sales

MINI USA reported October sales of 5,272 automobiles, up 56.4 percent
from the 3,370 cars sold in October 2007. Year-to-date, the division
reported sales of 45,966 automobiles, an increase of 30.2 percent, compared
to the 35,306 cars reported in the first ten months of 2007.

"We are looking at MINI's continued sales success as a barometer of
changing consumer habits," said Jim McDowell, Vice-President of MINI USA.
"The frenzy of a couple of months ago of dumping large vehicles has abated,
but our persistent and ongoing demand seems to be saying small is the new
big."
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    Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, October 2008

                      Oct.       Oct.       %      YTD       YTD       %
                      2008       2007              2008      2007
    BMW brand       20,203     23,451   -13.9   215,836   239,788  -10.0
     BMW passenger
      cars          16,195     19,084   -15.1   169,183   188,844  -10.4
     BMW light
      trucks         4,008      4,367    -8.2    46,653    50,944   -8.4
      (SAVs)
    MINI brand       5,272      3,370    56.4    45,966    35,306   30.2
    TOTAL Group     25,475     26,821    -5.0   261,802   275,094   -4.8
BMW Certified Pre-Owned

Sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles are down 0.8 percent, to
7,937 CPO vehicles versus 7,998 vehicles reported last October.
Year-to-date, CPO sales are up 17.4 percent, to 85,081 over the 72,443
reported in the same period in 2007.

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    Sales BMW of North America, LLC, October 2008

                       Oct. 08 Oct. 07   %    YTD Oct. 08 YTD Oct. 07   %
    1 Series             1,173       0   N/A       10,453           0   N/A
    3 Series             9,059  11,410 -20.6%      97,329     117,970 -17.5%
    Z4 Roadster and
     Coupe                 455     866 -47.5%       5,464       8,403 -35.0%
    5 Series             3,958   4,943 -19.9%      39,289      42,838  -8.3%
    6 Series               454     663 -31.5%       5,627       7,422 -24.2%
    7 Series             1,096   1,202  -8.8%      11,021      12,211  -9.7%
    BMW passenger cars  16,195  19,084 -15.1%     169,183     188,844 -10.4%
    X3                   1,294   1,631 -20.7%      15,914      23,889 -33.4%
    X5                   2,358   2,736 -13.8%      27,021      27,055  -0.1%
    X6                     356       0   N/A        3,718           0   N/A
    BMW light trucks
     (SAVs)              4,008   4,367  -8.2%      46,653      50,944  -8.4%
    BMW brand           20,203  23,451 -13.9%     215,836     239,788 -10.0%
    Cooper /S Hardtop    3,539   2,844  24.4%      31,226      28,500   9.6%
    Cooper /S
     Convertible            62     526 -88.2%       4,760       6,806 -30.1%
    Cooper /S Clubman    1,671       0   N/A        9,980           0   N/A
    MINI brand           5,272   3,370  56.4%      45,966      35,306  30.2%
    TOTAL BMW of North
     America, LLC       25,475  26,821  -5.0%     261,802     275,094  -4.8%
SOURCE BMW of North America, LLC
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Nissan North America Announces October Sales

NASHVILLE, TN UNITED STATES



FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America,
Inc. (NNA) (Nasdaq: NSANY) today reported October 2008 sales of 56,945
units versus 84,947 units a year ago, a decrease of 33.0 percent. Sales of
Nissan Division vehicles declined 33.5 percent, while sales of Infiniti
Division vehicles fell by 28.6 percent.


NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS

-- Nissan vehicles saw sales of 49,833 units in October compared with
October 2007's 74,992 units sold, a 33.5 percent decrease.

-- Maxima sales totaled 4,341 units last month, an increase of 33.0
percent from 3,263 units sold in October 2007.

-- Nissan Rogue sales rose 10.8 percent last month to 5,584 vehicles
versus 5,038 units in October 2007.

-- Sales of the fuel-efficient Nissan Versa rose 2.7 percent in October
2008 to 6,889 from 6,705 in October 2007.

INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS

-- Infiniti sales for October were 7,112 units, down from 9,955 units a
year ago, a decline of 28.6 percent.

-- The Infiniti EX, which went on sale in December 2008, recorded 898
units sold in October 2008.

NNA INFORMATION

-- Combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti of 56,945 units, compared
with last October's sales of 84,947 units, marked a decrease of 33.0
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 October had 27
selling days, and October 2007 had 26 selling days.
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                      October   October  Monthly  CYTD      CYTD     CYTD
                       2008      2007     % chg   2008      2007    % chg

    Nissan Division
      Total            49,833   74,992   -33.57   45,558  794,221    -6.1
    Versa               6,889    6,705      2.7   75,509   67,668    11.6
    Sentra              4,400    7,739    -43.1   89,036   91,463    -2.7
    Altima             17,753   21,778    -18.5  241,529  239,800     0.7
    Maxima              4,341    3,263     33.0   40,955   44,200    -7.3
    350Z                  518    1,251    -58.6    9,320   16,366   -43.1
    GT-R                  321        0      0.0    1,373        0     0.0
    Total Car          34,222   40,736    -16.0  457,722  459,497    -0.4
    Frontier            1,551    4,959    -68.7   42,424   55,696   -23.8
    Titan               1,007    5,001    -79.9   30,907   55,960   -44.8
    Xterra              1,136    4,883    -76.7   30,842   43,519   -29.1
    Pathfinder          1,142    5,217    -78.1   30,790   54,112   -43.1
    Armada                535    2,548    -79.0   14,040   26,563   -47.1
    Rogue               5,584    5,038     10.8   60,636    5,870   933.0
    Murano              4,302    4,958    -13.2   60,778   68,183   -10.9
    Quest                 354    1,652    -78.6   17,419   24,821   -29.8
    Total Truck        15,611   34,256    -54.4  287,836  334,724   -14.0
    N.A. produced      39,108   63,745    -38.6  613,451  703,802   -12.8
    Car                33,383   39,485    -15.5  447,029  443,131     0.9
    Truck               5,725   24,260    -76.4  166,422  260,671   -36.2
    Import             10,725   11,247     -4.6  132,107   90,419    46.1
    Car                   839    1,251    -32.9   10,693   16,366   -34.7
    Truck               9,886    9,996     -1.1  121,414   74,053    64.0


    INFINITI
     DIVISION
                      October   October  Monthly  CYTD      CYTD     CYTD
                       2008      2007     % chg   2008      2007    % chg

    Infiniti
     Division Total     7,112    9,954    -28.6   97,085  103,779    -6.5
    G sedan             2,647    3,652    -27.5   37,545   45,133   -16.8
    G coupe               990    1,887    -47.5   17,197   13,870    24.0
    M                   1,193    1,535    -22.3   13,238   17,949   -26.2
    Q45                     0        1   -100.0        0       22  -100.0
    QX56                  430    1,127    -61.8    6,789    9,910   -31.5
    EX                    898        0      0.0   11,187        0     0.0
    FX                    954    1,752    -45.5   11,130   16,890   -34.1
    Total Car           4,830    7,076    -31.7   67,980   76,974   -11.7
    Total Truck         2,282    2,879    -20.7   29,106   26,800     8.6


    NISSAN &
     INFINITI
                      October   October  Monthly  CYTD      CYTD     CYTD
                       2008      2007     % chg   2008      2007    % chg

    TOTAL VEHICLE      56,945   84,947    -33.0  842,643  898,000    -6.2
    Total Car          39,052   47,812    -18.3  525,702  536,471    -2.0
    Total Truck        17,893   37,135    -51.8  316,942  361,524   -12.3
    Selling days           27       26               257      256

    * All numbers include Hawaii
SOURCE Nissan North America, Inc.
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Default Mitsubishi Motors October Sales Improve From Prior Month

CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors today
announced October 2008 sales of 7,486, a slight improvement (1.4%) over
September sales.


Most models showed increases from the prior month:

* Galant sales were up 24 percent from September.
* Outlander sales were up 17 percent from September.
* Endeavor sales were up 12 percent from September.
* Lancer Evolution sales were up 42 percent from September.
* Raider sales were up 24 percent from September.
Similar to the rest of the automotive industry, Mitsubishi October
sales were down 19 percent compared to October 2007. There were however
some increases:


* Galant sales were up 64 percent compared to October 2007.
* Lancer Evolution sales were up more than 800 percent compared to
October 2007.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all
manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development
operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes,
convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a
network of approximately 480 dealers. For more information, contact the
Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit
media.mitsubishicars.com.




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- MAZDA5 Records its Best October Ever -


IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations
(MNAO) today reported October 2008 sales of 16,442, down 25.9 percent
versus last year, and year-to-date sales of 231,850, down 7.5 percent.

Bucking the sales trend with an incredible sales month was the MAZDA5
multi-activity vehicle. With sales of 1,921, volume was up nearly four
times over 2007. On a year-to-date basis, the MAZDA5 is up an astonishing
51.8 percent.

"Whether the auto industry mirrors the state of business in general, or
whether business mirrors the industry, is hard to say. What is sure,
though, is that it's a roller-coaster ride every day -- one day it looks
like we're turning the corner while the next it seems that the hill ahead
is ever-steeper," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO. "Cars like
MAZDA5, though, are proof that Mazda's vehicle lineup is as strong as any
manufacturers', and we're in a great position to gain when the market
turns." The all-new 2009 MAZDA6, which arrived at dealerships across the
country in September, continues its strong start. The new MAZDA6 features a
larger body than the outgoing car, as well as more powerful -- and more
fuel efficient -- engine choices.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) celebrated its best-ever October with
sales of 1,994 vehicles, up 30 percent versus last year. On a year-to-date
basis, MMdM reported 17,299 total sales, accounting for a 33 percent
increase versus last year. The all-new MAZDA6 also had a record month with
393 vehicles sold, up 125 percent versus last October. Mazda Canada Inc.
(MCI) reported September sales of 6,109 units, up slightly compared to
October 2007.

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.

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                Mazda North American Operations - October 2008

                      Month-To-Date                    Year-To-Date

            October  October   %     %MTD   October   October    %      %YTD
              2008   2007   Change    DSR     2008     2007    Change    DSR

    Mazda3   6,095  8,157  (25.3)%  (39.0)%  96,351  103,493   (6.9)%  (8.2)%
    Mazda5   1,921    558   244.3%    69.8%  17,638   11,623    51.8%   33.6%
    Mazda6   4,040  4,188   (3.5)%   (7.7)%  46,277   48,216   (4.0)%  (5.0)%
    MX-5
     Miata     377    911  (58.6)% (150.9)%  10,368   13,627  (23.9)% (32.5)%
    RX-8       190    318  (40.3)%  (73.8)%   3,055    5,138  (40.5)% (69.5)%
    CX-7     1,497  3,280  (54.4)% (127.5)%  24,555   35,285  (30.4)% (44.8)%
    CX-9     1,812  3,145  (42.4)%  (80.2)%  22,281   19,631    13.5%   11.2%
    Tribute    418  1,516  (72.4)% (276.6)%  10,145   11,100   (8.6)% (10.3)%
    B-Series
     Truck      92    128  (28.1)%  (44.5)%   1,180    2,363  (50.1)%(101.8)%
    MPV          -     -     N/A      N/A        -       125 (100.0)%   N/A

    Total Vehicles

    CARS    12,623 14,132  (10.7)%  (16.3)% 173,689  182,097   (4.6)%  (5.7)%
    TRUCKS   3,819  8,069  (52.7)% (119.4)%  58,161   68,504  (15.1)% (18.7)%

    TOTAL   16,442 22,201  (25.9)%  (40.2)% 231,850  250,601   (7.5)%  (8.9)%


    MEMO:

    IMPORT
     CAR     8,583  9,944  (13.7)%          127,412  133,881   (4.8)%
    IMPORT
     TRUCK   3,309  6,425  (48.5)%           46,836   55,041  (14.9)%
    IMPORT
     TOTAL  11,892 16,369  (27.4)%          174,248  188,922   (7.8)%

    DOMESTIC
     CAR     4,040  4,188   (3.5)%           46,277   48,216   (4.0)%
    DOMESTIC
     TRUCK     510  1,644  (69.0)%           11,325   13,463  (15.9)%
    DOMESTIC
     TOTALS  4,550  5,832  (22.0)%           57,602   61,679   (6.6)%

    Selling
     Days       27     26                       260      258

    Note:     MPV is a discontinued vehicle.
SOURCE Mazda North American Operations
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Default Kia Motors America Announces October Sales

Rio, Amanti and Sedona Post Double Digit Increases


IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today
announced October sales of 15,483 units with year-to-date sales of 243,571
units. Kia Rio, Amanti and Sedona vehicles all posted double digit
increases compared with the previous month. Sorento, awarded a top ranking
in the AutoPacific 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards and 2008 Ideal Vehicle
Awards, posted a 2.5-percent increase over the same month last year with
3,101 units sold.

Kia Motors America (KMA) is the sales, marketing and distribution arm
of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a
complete line of vehicles through more than 640 dealers throughout the
United States. For 2007, KMA recorded its 14th consecutive year of record
U.S. sales. Kia Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value,
high quality, safe and dynamic vehicles. Kia Motors prides itself on
producing vehicles that are exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline
"The Power to Surprise."
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                              MONTH OF OCTOBER           YEAR-TO-DATE
    Model                     2008         2007        2008         2007
    Rio                      2,291        2,939       32,620       27,869
    Spectra                  3,265        5,898       62,180       61,444
    Optima                   1,672        3,084       42,450       34,105
    Amanti                     199          202        3,005        5,259
    Sportage                 1,371        4,334       29,224       40,484
    Sorento                  3,101        3,025       23,737       32,712
    Sedona                   1,863        2,952       22,721       34,777
    Rondo                    1,514        2,751       26,194       20,578
    Borrego                    207          n/a        1,440          n/a

    Total                   15,483       25,185      243,571      257,228
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Chrysler LLC Reports October 2008 U.S. Sales; Continues Aggressive Customer Discounts



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

-- Chrysler celebrates the 25th anniversary of the minivan, which
continues to be a dominating force in the market

-- Dodge Challenger and Journey continue to draw consumer attention

-- Jeep(R) Patriot sales increased two percent compared to September
2008 and 62 percent year-to-date compared to same timeframe in 2007

-- Incentives program extended into November - offers solid deals on
both 2008 and 2009 model year vehicles

-- 2009 model year Chrysler Sebring, 300 and Dodge Avenger lineups
modified to emphasize fuel economy and value

Chrysler LLC today reported total October 2008 U.S. sales of 94,530
units, down 35 percent from the same month last year. Sales for October
reflect an overall industry decline and reduced fleet sales.



"While October was a very tough month for everyone in this business, we
as an industry must focus on the fact that there are still many serious car
buyers out there, and every company has an equal opportunity to win their
business," said Jim Press, Chrysler LLC Vice Chairman and President. "From
a Chrysler perspective, we are pleased that despite this marketplace
downturn, our critically important Dodge Ram launch is on schedule and our
overall pickup truck share is on target. We look forward to rolling out the
rest of our 2009 model year vehicles with improved quality and fuel economy
and fighting for those customers who are in the market."

October Sales Highlights

Sales for the light duty Dodge Ram (down 21%), which are still
dominated by the sell-down of 2008 models, outperformed the market in
October. Sales of the vehicle for the month reached 10,747 units, making it
the Company's top-selling vehicle.

Jeep(R) Patriot sales increased 62 percent year-to-date (50,596 units)
compared to same timeframe in 2007 (31,248 units). October sales of the
vehicle grew two percent versus September 2008 sales (3,252 units in
October compared to 3,190 units in September).

The all-new Dodge Journey continues to make its mark in the crossover
segment offering best-in-class fuel economy (19 mpg city/25 mpg highway)
and award-winning seven-passenger interior utility. Dodge Journey sales
totaled 4,380 units.

Dodge Challenger continues to draw a crowd. In October, 3,014 units
were sold, marking a 27 percent increase over September 2008 sales.

The Company finished the month with 395,996 units of inventory, or a
113-day supply. As part of a planned alignment with the market for in
manufacturing production, inventory is down 16 percent compared with
October 2007 when it totaled 469,426 units.

November Incentives

In November, Chrysler will continue to offer the attractive incentive
programs that were introduced last month. These deals provide customers an
opportunity to take advantage of the remaining 2008 model year inventory at
the best deals of the year. The incentive plan will focus on aggressive
cash rebates up to $6,000 and discounted APR financing that drive lower
monthly payments.

In addition to the significant cash incentives, in select markets some
2008 model year vehicles are available with a 0% APR for up to 72 months;
and 2009 model year vehicles are available with a 1.9% to 4.9% APR for 72
months.

For returning lease customers, Chrysler will offer a Lease Loyalty
allowance of up to $750 toward a new retail purchase. For consumers
interested in leasing through independent financial institutions, Chrysler
offers Bonus Cash of up to $2,000 on select 2008 model year vehicles.

Product Highlights

Chrysler is modifying three 2009 model year vehicle lineups to provide
an added emphasis on higher value and content, expanded availability of
fuel efficient engines, and upgraded exterior appearance and improved
interior materials. On Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler 300 and Dodge Avenger,
Chrysler is providing customers with better equipped, fuel efficient
entry-level models with a value emphasis. These entry-level models have
been upgraded to higher trim and content levels at discounted pricing.
Also, availability of fuel efficient powertrains has been expanded on
top-of-the-line models for those customers who want more product features
without sacrificing fuel economy.

Of the total 2009 MY Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge lineup, 73 percent of the
models achieved fuel-economy improvements over the 2008 offerings. The fuel
economy improvements on these nineteen models will potentially save
American consumers as much as 6.7 million gallons of fuel per year.

Chrysler LLC celebrates the 25th anniversary of minivan sales today in
Windsor, Ontario (Canada). The Company remains the leading competitor in
the segment, accounting for 40 percent of the minivan market (January -
September 2008). Today, the Company introduced the 2009 Chrysler Town &
Country and Dodge Grand Caravan 25th Anniversary Editions to celebrate the
minivan segment's Silver Anniversary. 25th Anniversary models will be
available this winter as special editions of the 2009 Chrysler Town &
Country and Dodge Grand Caravan.
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              Chrysler LLC U.S. Sales Summary Thru October 2008

                                                  Month Sales          Vol %
                    Model                    Curr Yr        Pr Yr     Change
    Sebring                                    3,772        6,871       -45%
    300                                        3,415        8,923       -62%
    Crossfire                                    253          111       128%
    PT Cruiser                                 3,145        5,695       -45%
    Aspen                                      1,045        1,783       -41%
    Pacifica                                     606        4,880       -88%
    Town & Country                             7,667       12,177       -37%
      CHRYSLER BRAND                          19,903       40,440       -51%
    Compass                                      855        2,240       -62%
    Patriot                                    3,252        3,636       -11%
    Wrangler                                   6,292        9,354       -33%
    Liberty                                    3,918        6,486       -40%
    Grand Cherokee                             5,638        7,449       -24%
    Commander                                  1,405        2,691       -48%
      JEEP BRAND                              21,360       31,856       -33%
    Caliber                                    4,438        5,563       -20%
    Avenger                                    3,723        6,268       -41%
    Charger                                    6,255        8,343       -25%
    Challenger                                 3,014            0         0%
    Viper                                         87           36       142%
    Magnum                                        56        3,219       -98%
    Dakota                                       957        3,196       -70%
    Ram P/U                                   17,626       24,711       -29%
    Journey                                    4,380            0         0%
    Caravan                                    8,369       11,005       -24%
    Durango                                      984        2,322       -58%
    Nitro                                      2,457        5,891       -58%
    Sprinter                                     921        2,466       -63%
      DODGE BRAND                             53,267       73,020       -27%

      TOTAL CHRYSLER LLC                      94,530      145,316       -35%

              TOTAL CAR                       25,014       39,622       -37%
              TOTAL TRUCK                     69,516      105,694       -34%
    Selling Days                                  27           26



              Chrysler LLC U.S. Sales Summary Thru October 2008

                                                   Sales CYTD         Vol %
                    Model                     Curr Yr        Pr Yr   Change
    Sebring                                    65,200       75,148     -13%
    300                                        55,222       99,174     -44%
    Crossfire                                   1,819        8,401     -78%
    PT Cruiser                                 45,490       83,078     -45%
    Aspen                                      18,726       24,251     -23%
    Pacifica                                    6,227       47,754     -87%
    Town & Country                            102,954      111,311      -8%
      CHRYSLER BRAND                          295,638      449,117     -34%
    Compass                                    23,244       33,513     -31%
    Patriot                                    50,596       31,248      62%
    Wrangler                                   71,427      101,903     -30%
    Liberty                                    58,211       75,351     -23%
    Grand Cherokee                             62,971      100,695     -37%
    Commander                                  24,059       52,815     -54%
      JEEP BRAND                              290,508      395,525     -27%
    Caliber                                    78,507       85,915      -9%
    Avenger                                    57,551       65,416     -12%
    Charger                                    86,475       97,833     -12%
    Challenger                                 11,457            0       0%
    Viper                                         959          384     150%
    Magnum                                      6,833       25,561     -73%
    Dakota                                     22,583       44,572     -49%
    Ram P/U                                   213,684      301,689     -29%
    Journey                                    40,007            0       0%
    Caravan                                   110,767      141,477     -22%
    Durango                                    18,323       39,833     -54%
    Nitro                                      32,528       61,680     -47%
    Sprinter                                   12,229       13,659     -10%
      DODGE BRAND                             691,903      879,497     -21%

      TOTAL CHRYSLER LLC                    1,278,049    1,724,139     -26%

              TOTAL CAR                       365,115      469,498     -22%
              TOTAL TRUCK                     912,934    1,254,641     -27%
    Selling Days                                  257          256
SOURCE Chrysler LLC
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- October Sales Down 14 Percent Compared to Last Year -
- Year-to-Date Sales Up 2 Percent -


CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today
announced a 14 percent decrease in sales for the month of October versus
October 2007. Total sales year-to-date were up 2 percent with 156,706 units
sold over the same period last year with 153,601 units sold.

Sales for the Subaru Forester were up 28 percent or 4,558 units for the
month of October versus October 2007 sales of 3,554 units.

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               08-Oct   07-Oct     +/-     YTD 08    YTD 07    +/-
    Impreza     3,891    3,903      0%     41,033    37,226    10%
    Legacy      1,538    1,763    -13%     19,243    17,235    12%
    Outback*    2,348    4,287    -45%     37,527    46,624   -20%
    Forester    4,558    3,554     28%     49,253    37,492    31%
    Tribeca       581    1,468    -60%      9,648    13,902   -31%
    Total**    12,917   14,979    -14%    156,706   153,601     2%
*Includes Legacy Wagon **Total sales include 2 Baja sales in '08 including 1 in Oct. '08.
Include 1122 Baja sales '07 YTD.

"Throughout the month of October, there was no shortage of bad news
about the industry and economy, but for Subaru, there was great news," said
Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales for Subaru of America. "The Forester
was named the Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year."

"Despite the weakness in the market caused by credit concerns,
depreciating home values and the corresponding reduction in consumer
confidence, Subaru continues to outperform the industry," said Tom Doll,
executive vice president for Subaru of America, Inc.


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