Things look bad for Toyota and good for Lexus...lending credence to the notion that Lexus escaped the recall saga largely unscathed.

* Jaguar Land Rover North America sales increase 40 percent for month on strength of new models from both brands
* Land Rover LR4 continues to be company's most improved sales performer with 169 percent sales increase for the month of October
* Jaguar sales for October increase by 47 percent driven by sales of the XF sedan
* Jaguar Platinum Coverage offers Jaguar customers' 5 years-50,000 miles of free maintenance, including wear and tear items.

NOVEMBER 2, 2010 MAHWAH, NJ -- Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported October U.S. sales: Land Rover sales were 2,958 units, 37 percent up from 2,160 units in October 2009; Jaguar sales were 1,295 units, 47 percent up from 882 units in October 2009. Jaguar Land Rover North America October U.S. sales for both brands hit 4,253 units, a 40 percent increase from 3,042 in October 2009. On a calendar year to date basis versus 2009, Jaguar Land Rover North America sales are up 21 percent to 30,101 units.

"In October we saw a marked increase in sales across both brands," said JLR NA President Gary Temple. "On the Jaguar side, the combination of our two sedans, the XF and XJ, combined with Jaguar Platinum Coverage continues to drive sales. While on the Land Rover side, the Range Rover Sport proves to be a volume leader for the fifth consecutive month, and the redesigned LR4 continues its impressive sales streak."

U.S. BRAND HIGHLIGHTS

Land Rover
Land Rover's U.S. sales in October were up 37 percent driven by the launch of the new 2010 models and improved business conditions. The volume leader for October was the Range Rover Sport with 1,249 units sold, followed by the Range Rover with 779 units sold. The re-designed 2010 LR4 continues its sales surge, increasing 169 percent to 658 units, up from 245 in October 2009. For the year, sales of Land Rover's four models have increased 23 percent to 25,247 units.

For the 2011 Model Year Land Rover's lineup features four models: The 230-hp 3.0 liter I6 powered LR2; the new LR4 powered by the 375-hp 5.0 liter V8; the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover, both available with the naturally-aspirated 375-hp V8 and 510-hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8 powertrains.

Jaguar
For October, Jaguar continues to benefit from being able to offer customers Jaguar Platinum Coverage. Sales of Jaguar Cars in the U.S. increased to 1,295 units, from 882 in October 2009, a 47 percent increase for the brand in the U.S. The volume leader for October was the Jaguar XF with 612 units sold, followed by the 2011 Jaguar XJ with 495 units. The Jaguar XK coupe and convertible sports cars hit 188 sales in October. For the year, sales of Jaguar's three models have increased 16 percent to 11,043 units.

Nissan North America Sales Rise 16.1% In October









Nissan sales up 15.2 percent over last year; Altima, Rogue lead gains

Infiniti up 22.9 percent; Infiniti M up 119.2 percent, QX up 88.7 percent



FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported October U.S. sales of 69,773 units versus 60,115 units a year earlier, an increase of 16.1 percent. Nissan Division sales were up 15.2 percent for the month, and sales of Infiniti vehicles rose 22.9 percent over a year before. For the calendar year to date, NNA sales are up 16.1 percent.
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NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS

• Nissan vehicles posted sales of 61,843 units in October compared with 53,664 units sold in October the previous year, an increase of 15.2 percent.
• Deliveries of Nissan Altima models totaled 18,978, marking the second-best October in its history and a 28.5 percent increase over the prior year.
• Nissan Rogue set a new October record with 8,862 deliveries, up 48.7 percent.
• Nissan's lineup of SUVs, pickups and crossovers gained 35.7 percent, led by Frontier (up 51.3 percent) and Armada (up 35.5 percent).
• In its first month of availability, the Nissan Juke sport cross exceeded forecasts with 2,103 deliveries.

"October marks another month of sales growth for Nissan," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division. "Rogue continues to set new monthly records, and stable fuel prices are driving sales of Nissan's trucks, SUVs and crossovers."
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS

• Infiniti sales for October were 7,930 units, up 22.9 percent from the 6,451 units sold in the same month a year earlier. Infiniti sales are up 24.7 percent in 2010.
• The all-new Infiniti M Line continued to sell briskly, with deliveries up 119.2 percent over the prior year.
• The all-new QX luxury SUV enjoyed its best October since 2004, with 1,157 units sold, an 88.7 percent increase over the prior year.
• Sales of the Infiniti G sedan were up 10.7 percent, thanks in part to initial sales of the new G25 sports sedan.

"All-new vehicles in the Infiniti showroom such as the Infiniti M Line, G25 and QX mean new customers for the brand," said Ben Poore, vice president, Infiniti Business Unit. "Customers are benefitting from our focus on providing 'Inspired Performance' in all of our vehicles."

Mazda Posts Strong October Sales


IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations today reported sales of 18,013 vehicles in October 2010, an increase of 19.5 percent (up 24.0 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis) over the same month last year. Year-to-date sales through October 2010 stand at 192,783, and are outpacing last year's sales at this time by 10.0 percent (up 10.9 percent DSR).

Leading the increase for the month was Mazda's successful crossover SUVs. CX-7 reported sales of 2,483, up 46.8 percent, while CX-9 posted an increase of 56.7 percent with 2,497 vehicles. Year-to-date, CX-7 and CX-9 sales are up 47 percent and 43.2 percent respectively.

The fun-to-drive MAZDA3 reported sales of 7,745, up 15.1 percent (19.4 percent on a DSR basis), while the versatile and stylish MAZDA5 recorded sales of 1,174, up 37.6 percent (42.7 percent on a DSR basis).

The all-new 2011 MAZDA2 continues to make its way from ports to dealer showrooms and sold a modest 629 vehicles in October. Boasting a sticker price under $14,000, MAZDA2 is a stylish, eco-friendly, fun-to-drive five-door hatchback that offers a dose of Zoom-Zoom others in its class cannot.

Mazda Canada Inc. reported 5,657 vehicles sold, a slight increase of 1.0 percent compared to last October. Year-to-date, MCI sales are up 6.0 percent, with 68,151 units sold.

Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in the United States in 2010, Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario; and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.