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Gojirra99 11-30-09 12:43 PM

November 2009 Vehicles Sales
 
November U.S. car sales could signal hopes for rebound

Nov. 30, 2009

By Shawn Langlois, MarketWatch


SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- The automobile manufacturers will post November U.S. sales results Tuesday, and, while the month is traditionally one of the worst of the year, there could be some signs this time around that the industry is on the mend.

In fact, a stable retail environment and improved fleet business is expected to bring the seasonally adjusted annualized sales rate (SAAR) up to 10.2 million from 10.1 million a year ago, according to J.D. Power and Associates.

There were two more selling days in November 2008, so, if left unadjusted, the total number of cars and trucks sold is still expected to decline from a year ago. The two-day difference would account for about an 8% drop in this year's results.

"As expected, the recovery has been slow, but is progressing," J.D. Power analyst Jeff Schuster said. "Transaction prices are at their highest levels in years, indicating a healthier close for the fourth quarter."

Despite the silver lining, a recent Edmunds.com survey showed only Hyundai Motor Co. /quotes/comstock/11i!hymlf (HYMLF 66.60, -66.60, -50.00%) as expected to report year-over-year gains on an unadjusted basis.

Ford Motor Co. /quotes/comstock/13*!f/quotes/nls/f (F 8.86, +0.13, +1.49%) is seen as the best-performing U.S. car company, with only a fractional decline for November. Ford continues to reap the benefits of a strong lineup of new cars and trucks as well as the goodwill it earned from avoiding bankruptcy and declining a federal bailout.

Chrysler, on the other hand, will like show its monthly sales numbers cut by a third from a year earlier as the struggling company works to overhaul its operations and bring out new models under its partnership with Italy's Fiat.

General Motors is expected to show a 1.3% decline from a year earlier.

"November is living up to its reputation for being one of the worst months of the year for car sales," Edmunds.com analyst Jessica Caldwell said.

But if the numbers do come in ahead of last year's results on a sales-rate basis, as expected, it would mark the only month of improvements this year, aside from the cash-for-clunkers anomaly.

Vehicles flew off the lots in August when the government offered as much as $4,500 for buyers trading in their "clunkers" for newer, more-fuel-efficient cars and trucks.

Still, some analysts are looking for sluggish sales to persist well into next year. Mark Oline of Fitch Ratings said earlier this week that he expects light-vehicle sales to reach 11.1 million cars and trucks next year, up slightly from 2009.

"Factors precluding a stronger bounce from trough levels include high unemployment, pressured consumer discretionary spending, the lost wealth effect from lower housing prices and a higher savings rate," he said.

Oline added that a spike in gas prices or another downturn in the economy could again stymie the industry's rebound.

Shawn Langlois is a reporter for MarketWatch in San Francisco.
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Gojirra99 11-30-09 12:49 PM

TrueCar Forecasts November 2009 Auto Sales

Recovery in Progress, Slow and Steady


SANTA MONICA, CA--(Marketwire - November 24, 2009) - TrueCar, the authority on new car pricing, forecasted today that November 2009 light vehicle sales (including fleet) in U.S. will be 749,560 units, down 11% from October and up a fraction from this time last year (on an unadjusted basis). November's forecast translates into a SAAR level of 10.9 million units.

"The industry is struggling to break out of the 11 million SAAR range. The good news is that we now have two consecutive months of stable sales without Cash for Clunkers or heavy incentives spending by the manufacturers. This indicates that the fundamental consumer demand is solid and the worst is over," said Jesse Toprak, Vice President of Industry Trends at TrueCar. "We anticipate the recovery in 2010 to be somewhat slower than earlier forecasts with total sales of around 11.4 million units."

TrueCar offers a comprehensive forecast that also goes deeper into the numbers, looking at unit sales and market share by manufacturer, but also shows market share by origin and sales down to the brand level.
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Forecasts for the top six manufacturers for November:

Unit Sales Forecast


                            Nov. 2009      Change vs.    Change vs.
Manufacturer                Forecast      Oct. 2009    Nov. 2008

  Chrysler                    58,051          -12%        -32%
  Ford                        125,226          -5%          5%
  GM                          152,597          -13%          -1%
  Honda                        72,024          -16%          -6%
  Nissan                      50,964          -15%          9%
  Toyota                      133,250          -12%          2%
Market Share Forecast


                            Nov. 2009
Manufacturer                Forecast        Oct-09      Nov-08

  Chrysler                      7.70%        7.90%      11.40%
  Ford                          16.70%      15.80%      15.90%
  GM                            20.40%          21%      20.60%
  Honda                          9.60%      10.20%      10.20%
  Nissan                        6.80%        7.20%        6.20%
  Toyota                        17.80%      18.20%      17.40%
Market share forecasts for the origin of the manufacturer for November:


                            Nov. 2009
Manufacturer                Forecast        Oct-09      Nov-08

  Europe                        9.20%        8.80%        8.80%
  Japan                        39.50%      40.20%      38.70%
  South Korea                    6.50%        6.40%        4.60%
  USA                          44.80%      44.70%      47.90%
TrueCar also projects sales down to the brand level:

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                            Nov. 2009      Change vs.    Change vs.
Manufacturer                Forecast      Oct. 2009    Nov. 2008

BMW                            19,194          -7%          -3%
  BMW                          14,887          -9%          -2%
  MINI                          4,307            3%          -5%
Chrysler                      58,051          -12%        -32%
  Chrysler                    10,765          -16%        -46%
  Dodge                        35,102          -11%        -22%
  Jeep                        12,184          -10%        -40%
Daimler                        17,536          -7%          10%
  Mercedes-Benz                16,515          -9%          17%
  Smart                        1,022            5%          -5%
Ford                          125,226          -5%          5%
  Ford                        112,718          -5%          9%
  Lincoln                      6,224          -8%          -2%
  Mercury                      6,284          -6%          -2%
GM                            152,597          -13%          -1%
  Buick                        8,327          -8%        -11%
  Cadillac                    10,327          -11%          17%
  Chevrolet                  104,362          -10%          9%
  GMC                          20,588          -18%          1%
  HUMMER                          279          -9%        -81%
  Pontiac                      5,839          -45%        -52%
  Saturn                        2,875          -21%        -65%
Honda                          72,024          -16%          -6%
  Acura                        7,501          -23%        -49%
  Honda                        64,523          -15%          -6%
Hyundai                        28,792          -7%          50%
  Hyundai                      28,792          -7%          50%
Jaguar                          2,920          -4%          6%
  Jaguar                          812          -8%          -6%
  Land Rover                    2,108          -2%        -12%
Kia                            20,056          -11%          32%
  Kia                          20,056          -11%          32%
Mazda                          14,129          -6%          0%
  Mazda                        14,129          -6%          0%
Mitsubishi                      3,793          -2%          -3%
  Mitsubishi                    3,793          -2%          -3%
Nissan                        50,964          -15%          9%
  Infiniti                      6,205          -4%        -19%
  Nissan                      44,759          -17%          15%
Porsche                        1,418          -14%          3%
  Porsche                      1,418          -14%          3%
Saab                              479          -7%        -44%
  Saab                            479          -7%        -44%
Subaru                        19,331            6%          4%
  Subaru                      19,331            6%          4%
Suzuki                          2,258          29%        -30%
  Suzuki                        2,258          29%        -30%
Toyota                        133,250          -12%          2%
  Lexus                        17,262          -11%          6%
  Scion                        3,279          -15%        -38%
  Toyota                      112,709      -12.50%          4%
Volkswagen                    22,863          -6%          8%
  Audi                          6,538          -11%          -4%
  Volkswagen                  16,325          -4%          14%
Volvo                          4,678        5.50%          6%
  Volvo                        4,678        5.50%          6%

Grand Total                  749,560          -11%        0.20%

TrueCar bases its forecast on actual transaction data that cover over 40% of all sales in the U.S. The transaction data based forecast is refined by other current and historical factors that impact vehicle sales including: sales, inventory, incentives, fuel prices, and macro economic data (major stock market indexes, consumer confidence, new home starts, and CPI). TrueCar does not adjust for selling days in year-over-year percentage change calculations.

SOURCE

GS69 12-01-09 04:58 AM

Nihon
 
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co., Japan’s two biggest automakers, led the fourth straight increase in the nation’s monthly auto sales as government incentives boosted demand.

Sales of cars, trucks and buses, excluding minicars, rose 36 percent to 293,410 vehicles in November from a year earlier, the Japan Automobile Dealers Association said in a statement today. Toyota sold 147,513 units, excluding Lexus-brand cars, up 39 percent.

Japan’s auto sales have recovered since August on government subsidies for fuel-efficient vehicles such as Toyota’s Prius and Honda’s Insight hybrid cars. The comparison with last year is also favorable because consumer spending plummeted following the September 2008 bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.

“Sales last year fell at increasingly faster rates after Lehman collapsed in September, so the year-on-year comparisons will continue to be very positive,”
said Yoshiaki Kawano, a Tokyo-based analyst at auto consulting company CSM Worldwide. “Carmakers are also focusing their efforts on expanding their lineup of models eligible for the incentive programs” in Japan.

November sales jumped 73 percent at Honda, while Nissan Motor Co., the nation’s third-largest automaker, sold 33 percent more vehicles.

Subsidies

Under a Japanese government program started in June, consumers can apply for a 250,000 yen ($2,800) subsidy if they scrap a car more than 13 years old to buy a new one, and 100,000 yen for a new car purchased without scrapping an old one. The subsidies are available retroactively for purchases from April 10.

While the program is due to expire at the end of March, it’s likely that it will be extended for an extra six months, Kawano said.

The government expects incentives to lead to the sale of an additional 690,000 vehicles this fiscal year. Electric, hybrid, natural-gas, and some diesel vehicles also qualify for an exemption from the country’s weight and purchase taxes.

Domestic sales this fiscal year may still be the worst in three decades as Japan struggles to emerge from a recession. Wages fell for a 17th straight month in October, and the unemployment rate, while falling from July’s postwar high of 5.7 percent, remains at 5.1 percent.

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association predicts domestic industrywide sales will drop 8.5 percent to 4.3 million vehicles in the year ending March 31.

U.S. auto sales may rise in November from a year earlier for the second month in 2009. The annual rate will be 10.5 million cars and light trucks when adjusted for two fewer sales days in November 2009 compared with last year, according to the average estimate of seven analysts in a Bloomberg survey. That would be up from 10.17 million in November 2008, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

To contact the reporter on this story: Makiko Kitamura in Tokyo at mkitamura1@bloomberg.net

LexFather 12-01-09 06:38 AM


Originally Posted by GS69 (Post 5040108)
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GS69 12-01-09 06:57 AM

GM's China Sales
 
GM Sees China Market Sales Growth Slowing
Corrects headline, second bullet point, first and second paragraphs to clarify the 10-15 percent sales growth forecast for 2010 is for the overall China market, not for GM's sales

By Alison Leung


GUANGZHOU (Reuters) - General Motors (GM.UL) expects sales growth for China's auto market to drop dramatically in 2010, as the carmaker nears the end of a year of government stimulus-fueled growth in the world's biggest car market, the head of the company's China operations said on Monday.

The company expects its China sales to rise 50 percent in 2009 but expects the overall market to grow only 10 to 15 percent in 2010, Kevin Wale, president of GM's China operations, told Reuters in an interview on the sidelines of the Guangzhou Autoshow.

"We've been changing the full-year forecast every month,"
said Wale, referring to the automaker's 2009 forecast.

China's auto market has been a major bright spot this year thanks to a raft of government incentives, including aggressive cuts in sales taxes on small cars, which will expire by the end of the year.

General Motors' China vehicle sales in October more than doubled from a year earlier to 166,911. The Detroit carmaker and joint ventures sold a total of 1.5 million vehicles in China from January to November.

Separately, the company is considering whether to increase its investments in Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries and in India, said Wale.

"We are looking to increase our performance in ASEAN and India as they are big markets and we don't have a lot of share there yet,"
he said. "So that's a big focus for us."

Wale said last month the U.S. automaker aims to grow faster than the overall China market next year as he believed Beijing will come up with additional steps to support the industry.

The company will continue to invest heavily in the country, said Wale. "We spend about a billion dollars a year (in China). We have been for the past two years and we expect to do that as we go forward."

Those investments will include new products, new capacity and R&D. General Motors, which competes with Volkswagen AG (VOWG.DE) and others, planned to roll out 30 new or revamped models in China from 2009 to 2014, including 10 Buick and Chevrolet models due for launch this year and next.

Shanghai GM, its flagship car venture with SAIC Motor Corp (600104.SS), sold 548,707 vehicles in the first 10 months, up 46.5 percent.

SAIC-GM-Wuling, GM's commercial vehicle tie-up with SAIC and Liuzhou Wuling Automobile, sold 891,285 vehicles in the country in the first 10 months, up 65.9 percent.

It also has a tie-up with FAW Group called FAW-GM Light Duty Commercial Vehicle Co.

(Reporting by Alison Leung; Writing by Don Durfee; Editing by Ken Wills)


Gojirra99 12-01-09 09:30 AM

Mercedes-Benz
 
Mercedes-Benz Reports November Sales of 16,797, Up 19 Percent


MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported November sales of 16,797 vehicles, a 19.1% improvement over November 2008.

The all-new, 9th generation E-Class, continued to show strong demand with sales of 4,824 for November 2009, up 113.1% over November 2008. The other volume leaders for the month were the C-Class and M-Class with sales of 4,022, and 2,679 respectively.

On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 170,403 new vehicles, narrowing the gap versus last year to 17.4%.

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 4,627 vehicles in November; a 12.9 percent decrease compared to November 2008 sales of 5,312 vehicles. Year-to-date sales for the MBCPO program are 66,788, a 15 percent increase over 2008 year-to-date sales of 58,065 vehicles.

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


C-CLASS      4,022      4,422        -9.0%  47,578    66,381      -28.3%
-------      -----      -----        ----    ------    ------      -----


E-CLASS      4,824      2,264      113.1%  37,635    35,112        7.2%
-------      -----      -----      -----    ------    ------        ---


S-CLASS      1,114        997        11.7%  10,034    16,712      -40.0%
-------      -----        ---        ----    ------    ------      -----


CL-
 CLASS          49        187      -73.8%    1,167    2,586      -54.9%
-----          ---        ---      -----    -----    -----      -----


SL-
 CLASS        264        189        39.7%    3,780    5,201      -27.3%
-----          ---        ---        ----    -----    -----      -----


CLK-
 CLASS        257        668      -61.5%    6,931    9,797      -29.3%
-----          ---        ---      -----    -----    -----      -----


SLK-
 CLASS        130        262      -50.4%    2,449    4,656      -47.4%
-----          ---        ---      -----    -----    -----      -----


CLS-
 CLASS        104        224      -53.6%    2,440    5,206      -53.1%
-----          ---        ---      -----    -----    -----      -----


R-CLASS        145        313      -53.7%    2,654    7,194      -63.1%
-------        ---        ---      -----    -----    -----      -----


M-CLASS      2,679      2,911        -8.0%  22,456    31,559      -28.8%
-------      -----      -----        ----    ------    ------      -----


G-CLASS        68        92      -26.1%      589      803      -26.7%
-------        ---        ---      -----      ---      ---      -----


GL-
 CLASS      1,417      1,573        -9.9%  13,118    21,189      -38.1%
-----        -----      -----        ----    ------    ------      -----


GLK-
 CLASS      1,724          -          -    19,572        -          -
------      -----        ---        ---    ------      ---        ---


GRAND
 TOTAL      16,797    14,102        19.1%  170,403  206,396      -17.4%
-----      ------    ------        ----  -------  -------      -----

SOURCE Mercedes-Benz USA

Gojirra99 12-01-09 09:32 AM

Daimler AG
 
Daimler AG Reports a Total of 17,446 Cars Sold for the Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. for November 2009

- Mercedes-Benz USA Records November Sales of 16,797

- Improvement of 19.1% over November 2008

- smart USA Records 649 Sales in November


NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division in the U.S. (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 17,446 units, an increase of 9.1 percent compared to November 2008. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported November sales of 16,797 vehicles, a 19.1% improvement over November 2008.

The all-new, 9th generation E-Class continued to show strong demand with sales of 4,824 for November 2009, up 113.1% over November 2008. The other volume leaders for the month were the C-Class and M-Class with sales of 4,022, and 2,679 respectively.

On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 170,403 new vehicles, narrowing the gap versus last year to 17.4%.

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 4,627 vehicles in November; a 12.9 percent decrease compared to November 2008 sales of 5,312 vehicles. Year-to-date sales for the MBCPO program are 66,788, a 15 percent increase over 2008 year-to-date sales of 58,065 vehicles.

smart USA recorded 649 sales in November 2009. Year-to-date sales now total 13,731 units. Since its introduction in the United States, there are nearly 40,000 smart fortwos traveling the roads throughout America. The smart fortwo offers the right balance of power, outstanding fuel efficiency, innovative safety features, environmental friendliness and excellent value. There are 79 smart centers located in 36 states.

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        Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. Sales Summary
                        Through November 2009

                      Month Sales    %        Sales CYTD    %
                    --------------        ---------------
                    Curr Yr  Pr Yr Change Curr Yr  Pr Yr Change
                    ------- ------ ------ ------- ------- ------
Mercedes-Benz USA    16,797 14,102  19.1% 170,403 206,396 -17.4%
smart USA              649  1,889 -65.6%  13,731  22,281 -38.4%
Mercedes-Benz USA /
 smart USA combined  17,446 15,991  9.1% 184,134 228,677 -19.5%

SOURCE Daimler Corporate Communications

Gojirra99 12-01-09 09:34 AM

Ford
 
Cars, Crossovers Drive Ford's November Share Gain

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

November car sales up 14 percent versus a year ago and crossovers up 26 percent; Ford, Lincoln and Mercury total U.S. sales were 118,536, essentially equal to year-ago sales
November retail share higher for the 13th time in 14 months
All-new Taurus sales up 54 percent versus year-ago levels
Fusion, Motor Trend magazine's Car of the Year, also was up 54 percent and sets a new full-year sales record
Fiesta, the company's first global 'ONE Ford' global car, debuts Wednesday at Los Angeles International Auto Show
Ford announces first quarter 2010 North American production plan
Strengthened car and crossover sales fueled Ford (NYSE: F), Lincoln and Mercury's U.S. sales performance in November. Car sales were up 14 percent and crossovers were up 26 percent for the month, with total sales of 118,536, essentially equal to year-ago sales.

"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. "Customers are rewarding Ford for its new vehicle lineup, featuring new technologies including SYNC, MyKey and Adaptive Cruise Control."

Ford estimates its total market share in November was higher than a year ago and higher than its share in the first 10 months of 2009. Ford's November retail share was up for the 13(th) time in 14 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."

November Sales Highlights

All-new Ford Taurus sales totaled 4,669, up 54 percent versus a year ago. Dealers reported retail sales were nearly double year-ago levels.
Ford Fusion, recently named Motor Trend magazine's Car of the Year, also posted a sales increase of 54 percent versus year-ago levels. In early November, Fusion set a new full-year sales record. With November results now complete, Fusion year-to-date 2009 sales total 161,819. The previous full-year record, set in 2007, was 149,552.
Other Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars posting increases included Ford Focus (up 24 percent) and Mercury Milan (up 40 percent).
Crossover utilities also posted strong sales increases: Ford Escape was up 51 percent and set a new November sales record; Ford Edge up 27 percent; Mercury Mariner up 5 percent. In addition, sales of the all-new Lincoln MKT crossover totaled 648, its highest sales month to date.
Ford's new EcoBoost engine technology and hybrid vehicles are winning customers, too. For example, the conquest rate for the Taurus SHO is 60 percent. 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.
Sales of hybrid vehicles totaled 2,361, up 73 percent versus a year ago. Ford hybrid models include the Ford Fusion, Ford Escape, Mercury Milan and Mercury Mariner.
Ford Fiesta

The all-new Fiesta - which debuts Wednesday at the Los Angeles International Auto Show - will further grow Ford's car lineup. This new entry in the U.S. - available in four- and five-door body styles - will set a new small car benchmark for fuel economy, safety, connectivity and powertrain technology in its segment.

North American Production

Ford plans to build 550,000 vehicles in the first quarter 2010, an increase of 201,000 units (58 percent) compared with the first quarter 2009.

Ford's fourth quarter production plan is unchanged from the previous forecast of 570,000 vehicles.

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.

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

                      November                      Year-To-Date
                      --------        %            ------------      %
                  2009    2008  Change          2009    2008  Change
                  ----    ----  ------          ----    ----  ------
Sales By Brand
  Ford          105,133  103,055      2.0    1,286,573  1,571,543  -18.1
  Lincoln        6,409    8,019    -20.1        72,380    98,242  -26.3
  Mercury        6,994    7,744    -9.7        82,918    111,375  -25.6
                  -----    -----                ------    -------
    Total
    Ford,
    Lincoln
    and
    Mercury    118,536  118,818    -0.2    1,441,871  1,781,160  -19.0
  Volvo          4,631    4,404      5.2        55,797    68,149  -18.1
                  -----    -----                ------    ------
    Total
      Ford
      Motor
      Company  123,167  123,222      0.0    1,497,668  1,849,309  -19.0

Ford, Lincoln
 and Mercury
 Sales By Type
  Cars          42,479  37,272    14.0      534,476    628,878  -15.0
  Crossover
  Utility
  Vehicles      27,720  22,016    25.9      320,060    340,471    -6.0
  Sport
  Utility
  Vehicles      8,381  10,586    -20.8        82,521    148,084  -44.3
  Trucks
  and
  Vans          39,956  48,944    -18.4      504,814    663,727  -23.9
                ------  ------                -------    -------
    Total
    Trucks      76,057  81,546    -6.7      907,395  1,152,282  -21.3
                ------  ------                -------  ---------
      Total
      Vehicles 118,536  118,818    -0.2    1,441,871  1,781,160  -19.0


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

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

Crown
 Victoria      2,159    2,934    -26.4        30,617    45,550  -32.8
Taurus          4,669    3,040    53.6        38,361    49,207  -22.0
Fusion        13,774    8,914    54.5      161,819    137,295    17.9
Focus          10,196    8,194    24.4      146,228    184,152  -20.6
Mustang        3,627    3,667    -1.1        60,096    87,224  -31.1
                -----    -----                ------    ------
  Ford
  Cars        34,425  26,749    28.7      437,121    503,428  -13.2

Flex            2,025    2,203    -8.1        34,083    11,772  189.5
Edge            6,461    5,080    27.2        79,085    104,861  -24.6
Escape        15,149  10,019    51.2      153,888    145,577    5.7
Taurus X          23    1,234    -98.1        6,050    22,141  -72.7
                  ---    -----                  -----    ------
  Ford
  Crossover
  Utility
  Vehicles    23,658  18,536    27.6      273,106    284,351    -4.0

Expedition      2,654    4,371    -39.3        26,099    51,290  -49.1
Explorer        4,440    4,763    -6.8        45,578    73,093  -37.6
                -----    -----                ------    ------
  Ford
  Sport
  Utility
  Vehicles    7,094    9,134    -22.3        71,677    124,383  -42.4

F-Series      30,494  37,911    -19.6      365,416    473,933  -22.9
Ranger          3,271    3,311    -1.2        51,097    62,017  -17.6
 Econoline/
 Club
 Wagon          4,705    6,915    -32.0        77,179    116,763  -33.9
Transit
 Connect        1,165        0      NA        6,842          0      NA
Low Cab
 Forward          15      34    -55.9          224        809  -72.3
Heavy
 Trucks          306      465    -34.2        3,911      5,859  -33.2
                  ---      ---                  -----      -----
  Ford
  Trucks
  and
  Vans        39,956  48,636    -17.8      504,669    659,381  -23.5
              ------  ------                -------    -------

  Ford
  Brand      105,133  103,055      2.0    1,286,573  1,571,543  -18.1


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

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

MKS        1,426    1,958      -27.2          15,387    10,882    41.4
MKZ        1,733    1,805      -4.0          19,891    28,028    -29.0
Town Car    454    1,454      -68.8          9,509    14,285    -33.4
MKX        1,364    1,526      -10.6          19,427    26,962    -27.9
MKT          648        0        NA          1,722          0      NA
Navigator    784      968      -19.0          6,299    13,739    -54.2
Mark LT        0      308    -100.0            145      4,346    -96.7
            ---      ---                        ---      -----

  Lincoln
  Brand  6,409    8,019      -20.1          72,380    98,242    -26.3


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

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

Grand
 Marquis    2,116    2,437    -13.2          21,301      27,495    -22.5
Sable          38    1,230    -96.9          6,192      15,586    -60.3
Milan      2,287    1,639      39.5          25,075      29,174    -14.1
Mariner    2,050    1,954      4.9          25,805      29,158    -11.5
Mountaineer  503      484      3.9          4,545        9,962    -54.4
              ---      ---                    -----        -----

  Mercury
  Brand    6,994    7,744      -9.7          82,918      111,375    -25.6


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

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

S40        643      622        3.4            7,354      9,260    -20.6
V50        181      166        9.0            2,039      1,723    18.3
S60        35      431      -91.9            5,870      8,700    -32.5
S80        581      844      -31.2            7,580      10,079    -24.8
V70        110      191      -42.4            1,652      3,003    -45.0
XC60    1,098        0        NA            7,882          0      NA
XC70      395      504      -21.6            5,268      8,708    -39.5
XC90      969    1,145      -15.4            9,193      17,338    -47.0
C70        332      216      53.7            4,957      5,358    -7.5
C30        287      285        0.7            4,002      3,980      0.6
          ---      ---                      -----      -----

  Volvo
  Brand 4,631    4,404        5.2          55,797      68,149    -18.1

SOURCE Ford Motor Company

Gojirra99 12-01-09 09:42 AM

Subaru of America
 
Subaru of America Announces 24-Percent Increase in November Sales

- November YTD Sales Surpass 2008 Full Year Sales -

- Company Predicts New Record for Full-Year 2009 Sales -


Download image CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced an increase in November sales of 24 percent with 16,988 units sold. November 2009 represents the best November monthly total in Subaru of America's history and the fifth record month out of the last six.


The November sales results mean that SOA has already overtaken its full year 2008 sales and the company has predicted that it will set a new sales record for the 2009 calendar year, to beat the 200,703 sales record set in 2006. Sales for the 2010 Subaru Legacy and Outback models have each set November records with 2,802 units sold and 6,505 units sold respectively.

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          Nov-09  Nov-08  % chg  YTD Nov-09  YTD Nov-08  % chg
Legacy      2,802    1,528    83%    27,354      20,781      32%
Outback    6,506    2,687    142%    46,980      40,204      17%
Impreza    2,555    3,873      0%    42,964      44,906      -4%
Forester    4,948    4,996      0%    70,558      54,249      30%
Tribeca      177      622    -72%      5,722      10,270    -44%
Total**    16,988  13,706    24%    193,578    170,410      14%

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

"November held a lot of good news for the Subaru brand. Not only did we set another monthly sales record, but we have also surpassed last years' total sales," said Tim Colbeck, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "Additionally, last month the IIHS announced that Subaru was the only brand to receive 'Top Safety Pick' status in every segment it competes. Thanks to our strong products and continued accolades, our sales momentum is strong and I am confident that Subaru will achieve an all-time sales record for 2009."

"The continued sales success that Subaru is enjoying, despite the weakness in the economy and auto industry, is a tribute to our retailers who believe in both the value Subaru vehicles represent and in our brand direction," said Thomas J. Doll, EVP and COO of Subaru of America, Inc. "Subaru has established monthly sales records in five of the last six months and our market share has been consistently above 2-percent. We cannot thank our retail partners enough for their outstanding sales efforts," Doll continued.


SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc.

Gojirra99 12-01-09 10:17 AM

Lexus/Toyota
 
Toyota Reports November Sales

Download image TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported November sales of 133,700 vehicles, an increase of 11.5 percent over last November, on a daily selling rate basis.

The Toyota Division posted November sales of 115,200 units, an increase of 9.8 percent over the same period last year. The Lexus Division reported November sales of 18,500 units, an increase of 24 percent over the year-ago month.

Toyota Division

Toyota Division passenger cars recorded sales of 71,622 units, an increase of 14.5 percent over last November. Passenger car sales were led by Camry and Camry Hybrid, which posted combined November sales of 27,385 units, up 18 percent over the year-ago month. The Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted November sales of 9,617 units, up 20.7 percent over this time last year. Corolla recorded sales of 21,899 units, up 9.2 percent over November 2008. Venza reported sales of 4,140 units for the month.

Toyota Division light trucks posted sales of 43,578 units, up 2.8 percent over the year-ago month. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV with November sales of 11,512 units, up 35.1 percent over the same period last year. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of 6,213 units in November. The Tundra full-size pickup recorded sales of 6,379 units for the month, up 4.9 percent over last November. The Tacoma mid-size pickup reported sales of 7,633 units for the month. Sienna recorded sales of 7,488 units, up 32.3 percent over November 2008.

Scion posted November sales of 3,080 units. The xB urban utility vehicle led the way with sales of 1,392 units. The tC sports coupe posted November sales of 866 units. The xD reported sales of 822 units for the month.

Lexus Division

Lexus passenger cars reported November sales of 10,055 units, up 22.2 percent over the year-ago month. Passenger car sales were led by the ES entry luxury sedan, with sales of 4,110 units, up 8.5 percent over last November. The IS entry luxury sport line posted combined sales of 2,851 units, up 12.7 percent over the same period last year. The HS entry luxury hybrid sedan recorded November sales 1,407 units.

Lexus Division light trucks reported November sales of 8,445 units, up 26.1 percent over the same period last year. Lexus sales were led by the RX luxury utility vehicle which posted combined November sales of 7,923 units, up 47.2 percent over the year-ago month. The RX 450h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 1,210 units for the month.

TMS Hybrids

TMS posted November sales of 14,473 hybrid vehicles, up 26.4 percent over the same period last year. Toyota Division posted sales of 11,804 hybrids for the month. Lexus Division posted November sales of 2,669 hybrids.

There were 23 selling days this month, compared to 25 selling days last November.

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

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

YARIS            3,557    4,545    -14.9    58,726    97,911    -39.6
COROLLA        21,899  21,807      9.2  262,654    328,878    -19.6
CAMRY          27,385  25,224    18.0  321,878    411,342    -21.2
VENZA            4,140        0      N/A    48,591          0      N/A
AVALON          1,944    2,502    -15.5    24,361    40,354    -39.2
PRIUS            9,617    8,660    20.7  127,907    151,025    -14.7
SCION xA            0        0      N/A        3        39    -92.3
SCION xB        1,392    2,161    -30.0    23,705    43,426    -45.0
SCION tC          866    1,728    -45.5    16,951    39,632    -56.9
SCION xD          822    1,386    -35.5    13,531    26,680    -48.9
TOTAL TOYOTA
 DIV. PASS.
 CAR            71,622  68,013    14.5  898,309  1,139,289    -20.6
------------    ------  ------    ----  -------  ---------    -----
ES              4,110    4,116      8.5    41,954    58,899    -28.3
HS              1,407        0      N/A    4,719          0      N/A
LS              1,057    1,272    -9.7    9,249    18,804    -50.5
SC                  34      83    -55.5      670      1,870    -63.9
GS                596      721    -10.1    6,367    14,559    -56.0
IS              2,851    2,749    12.7    33,924    45,893    -25.6
TOTAL LEXUS
 PASS. CAR      10,055    8,941    22.2    96,883    140,025    -30.3
-----------    ------    -----    ----    ------    -------    -----
TOTAL TOYOTA
 PASS. CAR      81,677  76,954    15.4  995,192  1,279,314    -21.7
------------    ------  ------    ----  -------  ---------    -----
SIENNA          7,488    6,153    32.3    75,509    109,043    -30.3
RAV4            11,512    9,260    35.1  132,346    128,225      4.0
FJ CRUISER      1,108    2,147    -43.9    10,338    25,500    -59.2
4RUNNER          1,689    3,310    -44.5    15,161    44,171    -65.4
HIGHLANDER      6,213    7,887    -14.4    73,676    96,870    -23.4
LAND CRUISER      159      186    -7.1    2,071      3,574    -41.6
SEQUOIA          1,397    1,873    -18.9    14,627    28,294    -47.9
TOTAL SUV      22,078  24,663    -2.7  248,219    326,634    -23.5
---------      ------  ------    ----  -------    -------    -----
4X2 TACOMA      3,531    4,511    -14.9    50,414    75,486    -32.7
4X4 TACOMA      4,102    4,137      7.8    51,913    60,478    -13.5
TOTAL TACOMA    7,633    8,648    -4.1  102,327    135,964    -24.2
TUNDRA          6,379    6,607      4.9    70,515    128,058    -44.5
TOTAL PICKUP    14,012  15,255    -0.2  172,842    264,022    -34.1
TOTAL TOYOTA
 DIV. LT TRUCK  43,578  46,071      2.8  496,570    699,699    -28.5
LX                313      424    -19.8    3,230      7,407    -56.1
GX                209    1,008    -77.5    5,733    15,044    -61.6
RX              7,923    5,850    47.2    81,564    74,249      10.6
TOTAL LEXUS
 LIGHT TRUCK    8,445    7,282    26.1    90,527    96,700      -5.7
------------    -----    -----    ----    ------    ------      ----
TOTAL TOYOTA
 LIGHT TRUCK    52,023  53,353      6.0  587,097    796,399    -25.8
------------    ------  ------      ---  -------    -------    -----
TOTAL TOYOTA
 DIV.          115,200  114,084      9.8 1,394,879  1,838,988    -23.6
TOTAL LEXUS    18,500  16,223    24.0  187,410    236,725    -20.3
-----------    ------  ------    ----  -------    -------    -----
TOTAL TOYOTA  133,700  130,307    11.5 1,582,289  2,075,713    -23.2
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA    21,756  16,365    44.5  231,793    235,685      -0.9
DOM. CAMRY      27,201  24,781    19.3  312,270    404,051    -22.2
DOM. RAV4        4,500      37  13119.7    40,614        37  110451.6
DOM. HIGHLANDER  3,919        0      N/A    4,942          0      N/A
DOM. PICKUP    14,012  15,255    -0.2  172,842    264,020    -34.1
DOM. RX          5,521    5,000    20.0    54,419    55,389      -1.0

SELLING DAYS        23      25                280        282
------------      ---      ---                ---        ---

TOYOTA DIV.
 IMPORT CAR    16,581  24,365    -26.0  281,294    459,199    -38.3
LEXUS IMPORT
 CAR            10,055    8,941    22.2    96,883    140,025    -30.3
TOYOTA DIV NA
 BUILT CARS    55,041  43,648    37.1  617,015    680,090      -8.6
TOTAL TOYOTA
 CARS          81,677  76,954    15.4  995,192  1,279,314    -21.7

TOYOTA DIV.
 IMPORT LT
 TRUCK          13,315  22,753    -36.4  189,089    298,303    -36.2
LEXUS IMPORT
 LT TRUCK        2,924    2,282    39.3    36,108    41,311    -12.0
TOYOTA DIV
 NA BUILT
 LT TRUCK      30,263  23,318    41.1  307,481    401,396    -22.8
LEXUS NA
 BUILT LT
 TRUCK          5,521    5,000    20.0    54,419    55,389      -1.0
TOTAL TOYOTA
 LT TRUCK      52,023  53,353      6.0  587,097    796,399    -25.8
------------    ------  ------      ---  -------    -------    -----

SPORT UTILITY
 VEHICLES      29,415  29,798      7.3  328,408    397,834    -16.9
  Memo: Lexus
  Sport Utility 8,445    7,282    26.1    90,527    96,700      -5.7

SMALL VANS      7,488    6,153    32.3    75,509    109,043    -30.3
PICKUPS        14,012  15,255    -0.2  172,842    264,022    -34.1

---------      ------  ------    ----  -------    -------    -----
* NORTH AMERICAN
 BUILT VEHICLES
COROLLA        21,756  16,365    44.5  231,793    235,685      -0.9
CAMRY          27,201  24,781    19.3  312,270    404,051    -22.2
VENZA            4,140        0      N/A    48,591          0      N/A
AVALON          1,944    2,502    -15.5    24,361    40,354    -39.2
SIENNA          7,488    6,153    32.3    75,509    109,043    -30.3
RAV4            4,500      37  13119.7    40,614        37  110451.6
HIGHLANDER      2,866        0      N/A    3,889          0      N/A
PICKUP          14,012  15,255    -0.2  172,842    264,020    -34.1
SEQUOIA          1,397    1,873    -18.9    14,627    28,294    -47.9
RX              5,521    5,000    20.0    54,419    55,389      -1.0
TOTAL          90,825  71,966    37.2  978,915  1,136,873    -13.3
N.A. VEHICLES %
 OF TOTAL        67.9%    55.2%              61.9%      54.8%

SELLING DAYS        23      25                280        282
DSR = DAILY
 SELLING RATE
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SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Gojirra99 12-01-09 10:20 AM

Chrysler Group LLC
 
Chrysler Group LLC Reports November 2009 U.S. Sales

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ --

Chrysler Group market share increases compared with October 2009
Dodge Journey sales increase 93 percent compared with the same time period last year, setting a new record for November Journey sales
Dodge Avenger sales increase 51 percent versus November 2008
Chrysler Sebring Sedan sales increase 84 percent compared with the same time period last year
Jeep Brand sales increase 14 percent compared with the previous month
Chrysler Group today reported sales increases on several models, both year-over-year and month-over-month. The Chrysler Sebring Sedan, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Journey and Dodge Grand Caravan all reported year-over-year sales increases. The Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chrysler Sebring Convertible, Jeep® Commander, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Dodge Viper, Dodge Dakota and Ram Cab Chassis all reported month-over-month sales increases.

"The company showed some encouraging signs this month, providing a good foundation going forward and reinforcing our promising future which everyone in the company is excited about," said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer-Ram Brand and Lead Executive for the Sales Organization, Chrysler Group LLC. "Consumer confidence is building now that we've released our five-year business plan, and we're showcasing our brands, great products and cool features in new advertising."

Chrysler Group reported total U.S. sales for November of 63,560 units, increasing its market share to 8.4 percent. Sales declined 25 percent versus November 2008. The company finished the month with 176,282 units in inventory, representing a 64-day supply. Inventory is down 56 percent compared with November 2008. Overall industry figures for November are projected to come in at an estimated 11.0 million SAAR.

November Brand U.S. Sales Highlights

Jeep Brand sales increased 14 percent compared with October 2009. Jeep Commander, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot all posted increased sales versus October 2009.

Chrysler Sebring Sedan increased sales 84 percent (2,674 units) compared with November 2008. Chrysler PT Cruiser and Chrysler Sebring Convertible both posted sales increases versus last month.

Dodge Journey sales increased 93 percent (5,434 units) versus the same time period last year, Dodge Avenger saw sales increase 51 percent (3,571 units) compared with November 2008, and Dodge Grand Caravan sales increased 35 percent (8,171 units) versus November 2008. Dodge Viper increased sales compared with the previous month.

Dodge Dakota and Ram Cab Chassis vehicles both posted sales gains compared with October 2009.

In November, overall Mopar U.S. net sales were consistent with last month's sales. Compared with the same time period last year, Mopar accessory sales per new unit were up 8 percent while service contracts per new unit sold increased 7 percent. Mopar sales for Remote Start are up 20 percent versus 2008.

Later this month, Mopar will begin taking orders for FLO TV, a feature that offers Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram buyers live, mobile television. Chrysler Group LLC will be the first automaker in the U.S. to offer live, mobile TV.

Incentives

Chrysler Group LLC continues its "Year-end Wrap Up," which offer consumers the choice of a gift for themselves or some extra cash in their pocket as the holiday season approaches.

Chrysler Group also is continuing its "Invest in America" partnership with credit unions in the United States by offering preferred pricing on eligible Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck vehicles to the more than 90 million credit union members.

2010 Model Year vehicles:

Chrysler Brand:

Beginning today, consumers purchasing select Chrysler vehicles can choose from:

0 percent financing for up to 60 months
Consumer cash of up to $3,000
All-wheel drive at no cost with the purchase of a Chrysler 300
A no-cost DVD system with the purchase of a Chrysler Town & Country minivan
Attractive financing rates and a no-cost service/maintenance program for 3 years/36,000 miles
Jeep Brand:

Jeep customers can choose from 0 percent financing for up to 60 months, consumer cash of up to $4,000 or attractive financing rates and a no-cost service/maintenance program for 3 years/36,000 miles.

Dodge Car Brand:

Beginning today, consumers purchasing select Dodge vehicles can choose from 0 percent financing for up to 60 months, consumer cash of up to $2,500 and all-wheel drive at no cost with the purchase of a Dodge Charger.

Ram Truck Brand:

The Ram Truck Brand is offering consumers various combinations of attractive financing and/or consumer cash, including 0 percent financing for up to 48 months or 2.9 percent financing for 60 months, or consumer cash of up to $2,500.

Ram is also offering consumers 0 percent financing for up to 72 months or up to $5,500 in consumer cash on most 2009 Dodge Ram trucks.

All incentives are valid through Jan. 4, 2010.

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              Chrysler Group LLC U.S. Sales Summary Thru November 2009
              --------------------------------------------------------
                Month Sales      Vol %            Sales CYTD      Vol %
Model      Curr Yr      Pr Yr    Change      Curr Yr    Pr Yr    Change
-----      -------      -----  ------        -------    -----    ------
Sebring      3,044      2,891      5%          23,023    68,091    -66%
300          1,918      3,423    -44%          34,154    58,645    -42%
Crossfire        0          92  -100%            499    1,911    -74%
PT Cruiser    310      3,597    -91%          17,205    49,087    -65%
Aspen          58      2,013    -97%          5,964    20,739    -71%
Pacifica        0        544  -100%          1,955    6,771    -71%
Town &
 Country    7,214      7,457    -3%          76,093  110,411    -31%
  CHRYSLER
    BRAND  12,544      20,017    -37%        158,893  315,655    -50%
Compass        474        880    -46%          10,826    24,124    -55%
Patriot      1,929      2,461    -22%          28,673    53,057    -46%
Wrangler    4,896      6,140    -20%          75,246    77,567    -3%
Liberty      3,516      4,171    -16%          38,894    62,382    -38%
Grand
 Cherokee    3,085      5,203    -41%          46,231    68,174    -32%
Commander    1,439      1,447    -1%          11,021    25,506    -57%
  JEEP
    BRAND  15,339      20,302    -24%        210,891  310,810    -32%
Caliber        412      2,755    -85%          30,809    81,262    -62%
Avenger      3,571      2,362    51%          35,123    59,913    -41%
Charger      3,404      5,478    -38%          54,378    91,953    -41%
Challenger  2,040      3,364    -39%          23,316    14,821    57%
Viper          43          61    -30%            438    1,020    -57%
Magnum          0          48  -100%            113    6,881    -98%
Journey      5,434      2,815    93%          46,954    42,822    10%
Caravan      8,171      6,055    35%          82,103  116,822    -30%
Nitro        1,164      1,804    -35%          16,235    34,332    -53%
Durango        29      1,662    -98%          3,492    19,985    -83%
  DODGE
    BRAND  24,268      26,404    -8%        292,961  469,811    -38%
Dakota        663      1,760    -62%          10,072    24,343    -59%
Ram P/U      9,787      15,538    -37%        165,254  229,222    -28%
Sprinter      959      1,239    -23%          6,808    13,468    -49%
  RAM
    BRAND  11,409      18,537    -38%        182,134  267,033    -32%
  TOTAL
    DODGE  35,677      44,941    -21%        475,095  736,844    -36%
  TOTAL
    CHRYSLER
    GROUP
    LLC    63,560      85,260    -25%        844,879 1,363,309    -38%

    TOTAL
      CAR  14,432      20,475    -30%        201,855  385,590    -48%
    TOTAL
      TRUCK 49,128      64,785    -24%        643,024  977,719    -34%

Selling Days    23          25                    280      282

SOURCE Chrysler Group LLC

Gojirra99 12-01-09 10:24 AM

Hyundai Motor America
 
Hyundai Motor America Reports November 2009 Sales

Download image FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced November sales of 28,045 units, a 46 percent increase compared with November 2008. Calendar year-to-date, Hyundai sales are up 6.2 percent to a total of 401,267 through November. This marks the eleventh consecutive month of year-over-year gains in retail market share.

"While we have continued to deliver substantial year-over-year sales gains and sustained market share growth, we were, quite frankly, hoping that the economy and overall industry would have bounced back a bit more than we are seeing right now," said Dave Zuchowski, vice president of sales. "Looking ahead to December, we're confident we'll finish the year with market share at least a full percentage point above our record 3 percent share in 2008."

Hyundai remains uniquely positioned to grow in difficult market conditions with its strong value story, highest quality rating among non-luxury brands, and best fuel economy rating in the industry. The fuel-efficient Accent, Elantra and Sonata had significant sales increases of 93, 88 and 52 percent, respectively, versus 2008, while the Santa Fe once again delivered a solid sales gain up 53 percent over a year ago. Genesis continued its strong launch performance, with sales up 52 percent over last year.

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CARLINE  NOV/2009  NOV/2008  CY/2009  CY/2008

ACCENT      3,831    1,983    63,937    48,598
SONATA      8,178    5,379    109,543    110,764
ELANTRA      6,127    3,268    97,506    92,085
TIBURON          1      411      8,580      8,699
SANTA FE    6,564    4,282    71,079    64,705
AZERA          248      316      3,478    14,114
TUCSON        888      918    14,508    18,153
ENTOURAGE      -2      584      3,422      5,405
VERACRUZ      459      929      9,679    10,055
GENESIS      1,751    1,151    19,535      5,127
TOTAL      28,045  19,221    401,267    377,705

SOURCE Hyundai Motor America

GS69 12-01-09 10:34 AM

Honda & Acura
 
November 2009 Sales
Honda Accord, CR-V and Pilot post gains; Acura Division up 20.8 percent

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted November sales of 74,003, an increase of 5.5 percent based on the daily selling rate* when compared to November 2008 results of 76,233, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales of 1,043,641 represent a decrease of 21.7 percent based on the daily selling rate*.

Honda Division posted November sales of 65,234, an increase of 3.7 percent versus November 2008. The Accord registered the most sales of any Honda model for the month with 17,239, an increase of 7.5 percent. Additional models with year-over-year sales increases included the CR-V, up 24.8 percent to 13,955; and the Pilot, up 26.2 percent to 6,502.

"We're finding opportunities for growth in multiple areas of the market," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "Consumer interest is returning in several segments, including light trucks."

Acura Division sales increased 20.8 percent to 8,769. The MDX led the division with sales of 3,465, an increase of 79.3 percent. The TSX and RDX also recorded gains, up 35.0 percent and 50.5 percent, respectively.

*The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 23 days for November 2009 and 25 days for 2008. Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 280 days for 2009, versus 282 days for 2008. All percentages reflect DSR.

Gojirra99 12-01-09 10:44 AM

Kia Motors America
 
Kia Motors America Announces November Sales

Sales Up 18.3 Percent Month Over Month and 7.8 Percent Year to Date
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced November sales of 17,955 units, an 18.3-percent increase over the same month last year. Year to date sales totaled 279,015, a 7.8-percent increase over the same period last year. KMA's growing lineup of distinctly styled new vehicles - including Soul, Forte and Forte Koup - accounted for 36 percent of the monthly sales volume, a five-percent increase over the previous month. Overall, small car sales delivered more than 55 percent of November volume.

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.

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                                    MONTH OF NOVEMBER    YEAR-TO-DATE
                                    -----------------  --------------
Model                              2009      2008      2009    2008
-----
Rio                                3,496    2,127    30,73    34,747
Spectra                              89    3,565    47,049    65,745
Forte                              4,044      n/a    21,425      n/a
Optima                            1,644    1,044    35,549    43,494
Amanti                                35      415    3,642    3,420
Sportage                          1,340    1,348    41,382    30,572
Sorento                            1,657    2,875    21,324    26,612
Sedona                            1,895    2,223    26,625    24,944
Rondo                                425    1,395    12,970    27,589
Borrego                              825      190    9,510    1,630
Soul                              2,505      n/a    28,805      n/a

Total                            17,955    15,182  279,015  258,753

SOURCE Kia Motors America

Gojirra99 12-01-09 10:54 AM

General Motors
 
GM Reports 151,427 Total Sales in November

Retail Sales for Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC Up 10 Percent



DETROIT, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- GM dealers in the U.S. delivered 151,427 vehicles in November. While this represents a decline of 2 percent compared with November 2008, GM retail sales were up 1 percent for the month. Total sales for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac were up 6 percent vs. the prior year. Retail sales for these brands were up 10 percent vs. the prior year, and currently represent 94 percent of GM's retail sales performance.

"Consumer interest in our launch vehicles remains solid," said Susan Docherty, GM vice president, U.S. Sales. "We're working to strengthen our Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac brands by providing cars, crossovers and trucks with the sales and service experience that our customers deserve. We have more to do, but we're committed to earning consideration and future sales by delivering great products in every segment."

November quick facts:

Combined retail sales of Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC represented 94 percent of GM retail sales, up from 86 percent in November 2008
Total GM retail sales increased 1 percent when compared with the prior year
Retail sales for Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC increased 10 percent for the month compared with November 2008
Retail sales of our six launch vehicles comprised 22 percent of total GM retail sales, more than one out of five retail sales, and volume was 6 percent higher than last month
Retail sales of Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC Crossover launch vehicles were up 140 percent vs. a year ago compared with the vehicles they replace
Combined retail sales of crossovers and cars were 60 percent of GM retail sales for the month, compared with 46 percent in November 2008 - the eighth month at this level in 2009
Total sales for GM full-size pickup trucks were down 24 percent for the month, compared to November 2008
Fleet sales declined 9 percent vs. November 2008
Chevrolet key facts:

Chevrolet retail sales were up 10 percent for the month compared with a year ago - the second consecutive monthly retail sales gain
Chevrolet passenger car retail sales were up 41 percent vs. November 2008, led by Aveo (up 94 percent), and Malibu (up 34 percent)
Traverse retail sales were up 154 percent compared with November 2008
Equinox retail sales were up 247 percent compared with last year, and up 27 percent calendar year-to-date
Camaro retail sales were 6,827 - the sixth consecutive month above 6,000 and higher than Ford Mustang
Buick key facts:

Buick retail sales were up 33 percent compared with a year ago
LaCrosse retail sales were up 238 percent compared with November 2008
Enclave retail sales were up 33 percent compared with November 2008
GMC key facts:

GMC retail sales were up 6 percent vs. November 2008
Terrain retail sales of 3,514 were 418 percent higher compared with last year for the vehicle it replaces (Pontiac Torrent)
Acadia retail sales were up 17 percent compared with November 2008
Cadillac key facts:

Cadillac retail sales were up 2 percent and total sales were up 10 percent compared with November 2008 - the second consecutive month of retail and total sales gains
SRX retail sales were 361 percent higher vs. the prior year
SRX retail sales are up 5 percent calendar year-to-date through November
Other Brands Sold 11,755 Total Vehicles in November

As a percent of total GM sales, these brands represented 8 percent of sales, compared with 15 percent in November 2008.

Management Discussion of November Sales Results

"We continue to be encouraged by the latest information which shows the U.S. economy strengthening," said Mike DiGiovanni, executive director, Global Market and Industry Analysis. "For example, we estimate that housing starts will probably rise to about 600,000 to 650,000 by the end of 2010, which will have a positive effect on the economy and will also help support improvement in light-duty pickup truck sales."

U.S. Economy

Credit spread has returned to normal levels. However, consumer credit continues to contract - reflecting both weak credit demand and cautious bank lending
Consumer confidence fell slightly in November, but remains much improved from the trough in February
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, new and existing home sales, and home prices are beginning to stabilize
U. S. Auto Industry

The U.S. November 2009 SAAR is estimated to be slightly higher than October - approximately 11.0 million (total industry estimate)
Industry inventory levels are anticipated to increase moderately through Q4 to support modestly rising industry sales
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GM North America Production

          Units 000s            Car      Truck      Total
          ----------            ---      -----      -----

2009 November                    75        133        208
    Units O/(U) prior year      (34)        (7)        (41)
  % change O/(U) prior year    (31%)      (5%)      (16%)
  -------------------------  -----      ----      -----


2009 Q4                        239        381        620
    Units O/(U) prior year    (126)      (69)      (195)
  % change O/(U) prior year    (35%)      (15%)      (24%)
  -------------------------  -----      -----      -----


2010 Q1                        237        413        650
    Units O/(U) prior year      121        158        279
  % change O/(U) prior year    104%        62%        75%
  -------------------------    ---        ---        ---


GM U.S. Dealer Inventory

          Units 000s            Car      Truck      Total
          ----------            ---      -----      -----


2009 November 30                168        270        438
    Units O/(U) prior year      (211)      (213)      (424)
  % change O/(U) prior year      (56%)      (44%)      (49%)
  -------------------------    -----      -----      -----
  Units O/(U) prior month        (4)        (2)        (6)
  % change O/(U) prior month      (2%)      (1%)        (1%)
  --------------------------    ----      ----        ----


2008 November 30                379        483        862
----------------                ---        ---        ---
2009 October 31                  172        272        444
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    General Motors dealers in the United States reported the following
                                deliveries:

*S/D Curr: 23                              November
-------------                              --------
                                                      % Chg  %Chg per
*S/D Prev: 25                      2009      2008    Volume        S/D
-------------                      ----      ----    ------  --------
Vehicle Total                  151,427  154,877      -2.2        6.3
        Core Brand Total      139,672  132,301      5.6      14.8
        Non-Core Brand Total    11,755    22,576    -47.9      -43.4
Light Vehicle Total            150,676  153,404      -1.8        6.8
Car Total                        58,036    58,786      -1.3        7.3
Light Truck Total                92,640    94,618      -2.1        6.4
Truck Total **                  93,391    96,091      -2.8        5.6
--------------                  ------    ------      ----        ---

GM Vehicle Deliveries by Marketing Division
-------------------------------------------
                                                      %Chg  %Chg per
                                  2009      2008    Volume        S/D
                                  ----      ----    ------  --------
Buick Total                      8,627    7,516      14.8      24.8
Cadillac Total                    9,721    8,815      10.3      19.9
Chevrolet Total                100,023    95,756      4.5      13.5
GMC Total                        21,301    20,214      5.4      14.5
        Core Brand Total      139,672  132,301      5.6      14.8
HUMMER Total                        221    1,454    -84.8      -83.5
Pontiac Total                    7,426    12,140    -38.8      -33.5
Saab Total                          371      852    -56.5      -52.7
Saturn Total                      3,737    8,130    -54.0      -50.0
        Non-Core Brand Total    11,755    22,576    -47.9      -43.4
--------------------            ------    ------    -----      -----
GM Vehicle Total                151,427  154,877      -2.2        6.3
----------------                -------  -------      ----        ---

GM Car Deliveries by Marketing Division
---------------------------------------
                                                      %Chg  %Chg per
                                  2009      2008    Volume        S/D
                                  ----      ----    ------  --------
Buick Total                      5,571    5,220      6.7      16.0
Cadillac Total                    4,447    4,879      -8.9      -0.9
Chevrolet Total                  38,631    33,055      16.9      27.0
        Car Core Brand Total    48,649    43,154      12.7      22.5
Pontiac Total                    7,300    11,383    -35.9      -30.3
Saab Total                          293      717    -59.1      -55.6
Saturn Total                      1,794    3,532    -49.2      -44.8
        Car Non-Core Brand
          Total                  9,387    15,632    -40.0      -34.7
        ------------------      -----    ------    -----      -----
GM Car Total                    58,036    58,786      -1.3        7.3
------------                    ------    ------      ----        ---

GM Light Truck Deliveries by Marketing Division
-----------------------------------------------
                                                      %Chg  %Chg per
                                  2009      2008    Volume        S/D
                                  ----      ----    ------    --------
Buick Total                      3,056    2,296      33.1      44.7
Cadillac Total                    5,274    3,936      34.0      45.6
Chevrolet Total                  61,032    62,040      -1.6        6.9
GMC Total                        20,910    19,402      7.8      17.1
        Truck Core Brand
          Total                  90,272    87,674      3.0      11.9
HUMMER Total                        221    1,454    -84.8      -83.5
Pontiac Total                      126      757    -83.4      -81.9
Saab Total                          78      135    -42.2      -37.2
Saturn Total                      1,943    4,598    -57.7      -54.1
        Truck Non-Core Brand
          Total                  2,368    6,944    -65.9      -62.9
        --------------------    -----    -----    -----      -----
GM Light Truck Total            92,640    94,618      -2.1        6.4
--------------------            ------    ------      ----        ---


                                (Calendar Year-to-Date)
*S/D Curr: 23                      January -  November
-------------                    ---------------------
                                                                %Chg
*S/D Prev: 25                            2009        2008    Volume
-------------                            ----        ----    ------
 Vehicle Total                      1,875,981  2,758,705      -32.0
          Core Brand Total          1,621,982  2,286,865      -29.1
          Non-Core Brand Total        253,999    471,840      -46.2
Light Vehicle Total                1,864,211  2,734,789      -31.8
Car Total                            794,853  1,169,975      -32.1
Light Truck Total                  1,069,358  1,564,814      -31.7
Truck Total**                      1,081,128  1,588,730      -32.0
-------------                      ---------  ---------      -----

GM Vehicle Deliveries by Marketing Division
-------------------------------------------
                                                                %Chg
                                        2009        2008    Volume
                                        ----        ----    ------
Buick Total                            90,069    128,288      -29.8
Cadillac Total                        94,347    147,924      -36.2
Chevrolet Total                    1,209,007  1,663,440      -27.3
GMC Total                            228,559    347,213      -34.2
        Core Brand Total          1,621,982  2,286,865      -29.1
HUMMER Total                            8,721      25,315      -65.6
Pontiac Total                        169,890    250,902      -32.3
Saab Total                              7,812      20,189      -61.3
Saturn Total                          67,576    175,434      -61.5
        Non-Core Brand Total        253,999    471,840      -46.2
        --------------------        -------    -------      -----
GM Vehicle Total                    1,875,981  2,758,705      -32.0
----------------                    ---------  ---------      -----

GM Car Deliveries by Marketing Division
---------------------------------------
                                                                %Chg
                                        2009        2008    Volume
                                        ----        ----    ------
Buick Total                            52,322      86,201      -39.3
Cadillac Total                        56,487      98,079      -42.4
Chevrolet Total                      492,362    660,322      -25.4
        Car Core Brand Total        601,171    844,602      -28.8
Pontiac Total                        160,497    232,278      -30.9
Saab Total                              5,676      16,904      -66.4
Saturn Total                          27,509      76,191      -63.9
        Car Non-Core Brand Total    193,682    325,373      -40.5
        -----------------------      -------    -------      -----

GM Car Total                          794,853  1,169,975      -32.1
------------                          -------  ---------      -----

GM Light Truck Deliveries by Marketing Division
-----------------------------------------------
                                                                %Chg
                                        2009        2008    Volume
                                        ----        ----    ------
Buick Total                            37,747      42,087      -10.3
Cadillac Total                        37,860      49,845      -24.0
Chevrolet Total                      711,121    993,464      -28.4
GMC Total                            222,313    332,951      -33.2
        Truck Core Brand Total    1,009,041  1,418,347      -28.9
HUMMER Total                            8,721      25,315      -65.6
Pontiac Total                          9,393      18,624      -49.6
Saab Total                              2,136      3,285      -35.0
Saturn Total                          40,067      99,243      -59.6
        Truck Non-Core Brand Total    60,317    146,467      -58.8
        --------------------------    ------    -------      -----
GM Light Truck Total                1,069,358  1,564,814      -31.7
--------------------                ---------  ---------      -----


* Twenty-three selling days (S/D) for the November period this year and
twenty-five for last year.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
**Effective August 2007, GM includes GMC & Chevrolet dealer deliveries of
commercial vehicles distributed by American Isuzu Motors, Inc.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------


                        GM Car Deliveries - (United States)
                                    November 2009


                                              November
                                              --------
                                                      % Chg  %Chg per
                                  2009      2008    Volume        S/D
                                  ----      ----    ------  --------
Selling Days (S/D)                  23        25
------------------                  ---      ---
LaCrosse                          3,400    2,086      63.0      77.2
Lucerne                          2,171    3,134    -30.7      -24.7
          Buick Total            5,571    5,220      6.7      16.0
          -----------            -----    -----      ---      ----
CTS                              2,705    2,902      -6.8        1.3
DTS                              1,408    1,287      9.4      18.9
STS                                279      630    -55.7      -51.9
XLR                                  55        60      -8.3      -0.4
        Cadillac Total            4,447    4,879      -8.9      -0.9
        --------------            -----    -----      ----      ----
Aveo                              2,212    3,321    -33.4      -27.6
Camaro                            6,867        0    ***.*      ***.*
Cobalt                            5,112    6,319    -19.1      -12.1
Corvette                            952    1,093    -12.9      -5.3
Impala                          12,375    12,851      -3.7        4.7
Malibu                          11,113    9,469      17.4      27.6
Monte Carlo                          0        2    ***.*      ***.*
SSR                                  0        0    ***.*      ***.*
        Chevrolet Total          38,631    33,055      16.9      27.0
        ---------------          ------    ------      ----      ----
    Core Brand Total            48,649    43,154      12.7      22.5
    ----------------            ------    ------      ----      ----
G3 Wave                            173        0    ***.*      ***.*
G5                                  314    1,083    -71.0      -68.5
G6                                5,852    6,040      -3.1        5.3
G8                                  584    1,133    -48.5      -44.0
GTO                                  0        0    ***.*      ***.*
Grand Prix                            1      119    -99.2      -99.1
Solstice                            195      325    -40.0      -34.8
Vibe                                181    2,683    -93.3      -92.7
        Pontiac Total            7,300    11,383    -35.9      -30.3
        -------------            -----    ------    -----      -----
9-2X                                  0        0    ***.*      ***.*
9-3                                249      606    -58.9      -55.3
9-5                                  44      111    -60.4      -56.9
          Saab Total                293      717    -59.1      -55.6
          ----------                ---      ---    -----      -----
Astra                                68    1,106    -93.9      -93.3
Aura                              1,478    2,161    -31.6      -25.7
ION                                  0        0    ***.*      ***.*
Sky                                248      265      -6.4        1.7
        Saturn Total            1,794    3,532    -49.2      -44.8
        ------------            -----    -----    -----      -----
    Non-Core Brand Total        9,387    15,632    -40.0      -34.7
    --------------------        -----    ------    -----      -----
        GM Car Total            58,036    58,786      -1.3        7.3
        ------------            ------    ------      ----        ---


                                  (Calendar Year-to-Date)
                                    January -  November
                                    -------------------
                                                        %Chg
                                  2009        2008    Volume
                                  ----        ----    ------
Selling Days (S/D)
------------------
LaCrosse                        23,237      35,422    -34.4
Lucerne                          29,085      50,779    -42.7
          Buick Total            52,322      86,201    -39.3
          -----------            ------      ------    -----
CTS                              34,637      54,378    -36.3
DTS                              15,429      28,667    -46.2
STS                              5,677      13,883    -59.1
XLR                                744      1,151    -35.4
        Cadillac Total          56,487      98,079    -42.4
        --------------          ------      ------    -----
Aveo                            35,157      53,103    -33.8
Camaro                          54,100          0    ***.*
Cobalt                          96,052    175,259    -45.2
Corvette                        12,901      25,647    -49.7
Impala                          151,952    244,692    -37.9
Malibu                          142,194    160,898    -11.6
Monte Carlo                          6        710    -99.2
SSR                                  0          13    ***.*
        Chevrolet Total        492,362    660,322    -25.4
        ---------------        -------    -------    -----
    Core Brand Total          601,171    844,602    -28.8
    ----------------          -------    -------    -----
G3 Wave                          5,590          0    ***.*
G5                              11,092      22,975    -51.7
G6                              83,255    132,534    -37.2
G8                              21,955      13,523      62.4
GTO                                  0          52    ***.*
Grand Prix                          259      8,371    -96.9
Solstice                          4,716      10,338    -54.4
Vibe                            33,630      44,485    -24.4
        Pontiac Total          160,497    232,278    -30.9
        -------------          -------    -------    -----
9-2X                                  0          3    ***.*
9-3                              4,729      14,483    -67.3
9-5                                947      2,418    -60.8
          Saab Total              5,676      16,904    -66.4
          ----------              -----      ------    -----
Astra                            6,170      10,813    -42.9
Aura                            18,343      56,194    -67.4
ION                                  12        314    -96.2
Sky                              2,984      8,870    -66.4
        Saturn Total            27,509      76,191    -63.9
        ------------            ------      ------    -----
    Non-Core Brand Total      193,682    325,373    -40.5
    --------------------      -------    -------    -----
        GM Car Total          794,853  1,169,975    -32.1
        ------------          -------  ---------    -----


                      GM Truck Deliveries - (United States)
                                  November 2009

                                          November
                                          --------
                                                      % Chg  %Chg per
                                  2009      2008    Volume        S/D
                                  ----      ----    ------  --------
Selling Days (S/D)                  23        25
------------------                  ---      ---
Enclave                          3,056    2,288      33.6      45.2
Rainier                              0        1    ***.*      ***.*
Rendezvous                            0        1    ***.*      ***.*
Terraza                              0        6    ***.*      ***.*
          Buick Total            3,056    2,296      33.1      44.7
          -----------            -----    -----      ----      ----
Escalade                          1,618    1,870    -13.5      -6.0
Escalade ESV                        507      752    -32.6      -26.7
Escalade EXT                        145      338    -57.1      -53.4
SRX                              3,004      976    207.8      234.6
        Cadillac Total            5,274    3,936      34.0      45.6
        --------------            -----    -----      ----      ----
Chevy C/T Series                      0        9    ***.*      ***.*
Chevy W Series                      41        60    -31.7      -25.7
Colorado                          1,316    2,503    -47.4      -42.9
Equinox                          9,587    2,570    273.0      305.5
Express                          3,489    7,909    -55.9      -52.0
HHR                              4,720    3,421      38.0      50.0
Kodiak 4/5 Series                  303      499    -39.3      -34.0
Kodiak 6/7/8 Series                  16        93    -82.8      -81.3
Suburban (Chevy)                  4,678    3,882      20.5      31.0
Tahoe                            6,528    4,149      57.3      71.0
TrailBlazer                        165    2,556    -93.5      -93.0
Traverse                          7,054    2,936    140.3      161.2
Uplander                            21      584    -96.4      -96.1
          Avalanche              1,373    1,996    -31.2      -25.2
          Silverado-C/K
          Pickup                22,101    29,534    -25.2      -18.7
Chevrolet Fullsize
 Pickups                        23,474    31,530    -25.6      -19.1
        Chevrolet Total          61,392    62,701      -2.1        6.4
        ---------------          ------    ------      ----        ---
Acadia                            3,877    2,640      46.9      59.6
Canyon                              452      627    -27.9      -21.6
Envoy                                81      852    -90.5      -89.7
GMC C/T Series                      18        82    -78.0      -76.1
GMC W Series                        105      139    -24.5      -17.9
Savana                              650      807    -19.5      -12.5
Sierra                            8,371    10,497    -20.3      -13.3
Terrain                          3,683        0    ***.*      ***.*
Topkick 4/5 Series                  139      317    -56.2      -52.3
Topkick 6/7/8 Series                129      274    -52.9      -48.8
Yukon                            2,253    2,251      0.1        8.8
Yukon XL                          1,543    1,728    -10.7      -2.9
          GMC Total            21,301    20,214      5.4      14.5
          ---------            ------    ------      ---      ----
        Core Brand Total        91,023    89,147      2.1      11.0
        ----------------        ------    ------      ---      ----
HUMMER H1                            0        0    ***.*      ***.*
HUMMER H2                            40      233    -82.8      -81.3
HUMMER H3                          120    1,048    -88.5      -87.6
HUMMER H3T                          61      173    -64.7      -61.7
        HUMMER Total              221    1,454    -84.8      -83.5
        ------------              ---    -----    -----      -----
Montana SV6                          0        0    ***.*      ***.*
Torrent                            126      757    -83.4      -81.9
        Pontiac Total              126      757    -83.4      -81.9
        -------------              ---      ---    -----      -----
9-7X                                78      135    -42.2      -37.2
          Saab Total                78      135    -42.2      -37.2
          ----------                ---      ---    -----      -----
Outlook                            581    1,221    -52.4      -48.3
Relay                                0        1    ***.*      ***.*
VUE                              1,362    3,376    -59.7      -56.1
        Saturn Total            1,943    4,598    -57.7      -54.1
        ------------            -----    -----    -----      -----
      Non-Core Brand Total      2,368    6,944    -65.9      -62.9
      --------------------      -----    -----    -----      -----
        GM Truck Total          93,391    96,091      -2.8        5.6
        --------------          ------    ------      ----        ---




                                    (Calendar Year-to-Date)
                                      January - November
                                      -------------------
                                                          %Chg
                                      2009        2008  Volume
                                      ----        ----  ------
Selling Days (S/D)
------------------
Enclave                            37,701      41,416    -9.0
Rainier                                  4        115    -96.5
Rendezvous                              9          24    -62.5
Terraza                                33        532    -93.8
          Buick Total              37,747      42,087    -10.3
          -----------              ------      ------    -----
Escalade                            14,736      21,145    -30.3
Escalade ESV                        5,713      9,828    -41.9
Escalade EXT                        2,160      4,117    -47.5
SRX                                15,251      14,755      3.4
        Cadillac Total              37,860      49,845    -24.0
        --------------              ------      ------    -----
Chevy C/T Series                        36        329    -89.1
Chevy W Series                        648      1,458    -55.6
Colorado                            30,614      49,899    -38.6
Equinox                            73,437      61,700    19.0
Express                            49,140      80,731    -39.1
HHR                                67,402      89,184    -24.4
Kodiak 4/5 Series                    3,965      6,442    -38.5
Kodiak 6/7/8 Series                    875      1,425    -38.6
Suburban (Chevy)                    36,350      48,003    -24.3
Tahoe                              63,971      85,161    -24.9
TrailBlazer                          8,715      70,791    -87.7
Traverse                            82,210      4,521    ***.*
Uplander                            1,727      39,943    -95.7
          Avalanche                14,312      31,806    -55.0
          Silverado-C/K
          Pickup                  283,243    431,725    -34.4
Chevrolet Fullsize
 Pickups                          297,555    463,531    -35.8
        Chevrolet Total            716,645  1,003,118    -28.6
        ---------------            -------  ---------    -----
Acadia                              47,834      62,729    -23.7
Canyon                              9,481      13,531    -29.9
Envoy                                4,757      22,716    -79.1
GMC C/T Series                        437        511    -14.5
GMC W Series                        1,591      2,368    -32.8
Savana                              11,118      21,140    -47.4
Sierra                              99,698    155,564    -35.9
Terrain                              8,486          0    ***.*
Topkick 4/5 Series                  2,511      7,450    -66.3
Topkick 6/7/8 Series                1,707      3,933    -56.6
Yukon                              26,073      34,663    -24.8
Yukon XL                            14,866      22,608    -34.2
          GMC Total              228,559    347,213    -34.2
          ---------              -------    -------    -----
      Core Brand Total          1,020,811  1,442,263    -29.2
      ----------------          ---------  ---------    -----
HUMMER H1                                0          17    ***.*
HUMMER H2                            1,469      5,721    -74.3
HUMMER H3                            5,288      19,152    -72.4
HUMMER H3T                          1,964        425    362.1
        HUMMER Total                8,721      25,315    -65.6
        ------------                -----      ------    -----
Montana SV6                              0          64    ***.*
Torrent                              9,393      18,560    -49.4
        Pontiac Total              9,393      18,624    -49.6
        -------------              -----      ------    -----
9-7X                                2,136      3,285    -35.0
          Saab Total                2,136      3,285    -35.0
          ----------                -----      -----    -----
Outlook                            12,621      23,986    -47.4
Relay                                  12        160    -92.5
VUE                                27,434      75,097    -63.5
        Saturn Total              40,067      99,243    -59.6
        ------------              ------      ------    -----
      Non-Core Brand Total        60,317    146,467    -58.8
      --------------------        ------    -------    -----
        GM Truck Total          1,081,128  1,588,730    -32.0
        --------------          ---------  ---------    -----

SOURCE General Motors


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