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Kia Motors America Announces September Sales Passenger Cars Up 17.2 Percent Year to Date Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced September sales of 17,383 units with year-to-date sales of 228,088 units. Passenger cars are up 17.2 percent year to date, with Rondo, Kia's value-laden CUV, posting a 3-percent increase over the same month last year and a 38.4-percent increase year to date. Optima and Rio also posted year-to-date increases of 31.5 and 21.7 percent respectively with 40,778 and 30,329 units sold. "Considering the current economic climate we are pleased to see consumers recognizing and appreciating our passenger cars for the value, safety and fuel efficiency they bring to the market," said Tom Loveless, vice president of sales, KMA. Kia Motors America (KMA) is the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 640 dealers throughout the United States. For 2007, KMA recorded its 14th consecutive year of record U.S. sales. Kia Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value, high quality, safe and dynamic vehicles. Kia Motors prides itself on producing vehicles that are exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline "The Power to Surprise." Kia Motors America is the "Official Automotive Partner of the NBA." Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle line-up is available at its Web site -- http://www.kia.com. For media information, including photography, visit http://www.kiamedia.com. . MONTH OF SEPTEMBER YEAR-TO-DATE Model 2008 2007 2008 2007 Rio 2,071 2,638 30,329 24,930 Spectra 3,878 5,785 58,915 55,546 Optima 1,905 3,004 40,778 31,021 Amanti 163 220 2,806 5,057 Sportage 1,721 4,083 27,853 36,150 Sorento 3,163 3,249 20,636 29,687 Sedona 1,648 2,544 20,858 31,825 Rondo 2,642 2,564 24,680 17,827 Borrego 192 n/a 1,233 n/a Total 17,383 24,087 228,088 232,043

Subaru Posts September Sales Year-to-Date Sales Up 4 Percent Marketshare at Record Levels Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today posted total Year-to-Date sales of 143,789 units, a 4 percent gain over YTD September 2007 of 138,622 units. Sales for the Subaru Forester were up 28 percent or 4,804 units for the month of September versus September 2007 sales of 3,746 units, while the Subaru Legacy Sedan posted its best September ever -- up an impressive 14 percent over the same period last year or 2,228 units from 1,954 units. "We are up 4 percent in total sales for the year and the Subaru Impreza, Forester and Legacy Sedan are on record pace with their best 9 months results ever," said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales for Subaru of America. "Our products are well positioned as consumers are rationalizing their purchase decisions in favor of value, dependability, capability and economy. In short, Subaru represents a sensible decision in these volatile times." "Despite the economic turbulence in the marketplace, the fundamental appeal of Subaru products continue to gain momentum," said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president for Subaru of America. "Our vehicles represent a great alternative to traditional SUVs. They are produced in zero landfill production plants, are equipped with symmetrical All-Wheel Drive technology and the horizontally opposed Subaru boxer engine, and are not only fuel efficient, but also provide a low total cost of ownership," Doll added. For information about Subaru of America, Inc. and Subaru vehicles, visit our media website at http://www.media.subaru.com. About Subaru of America, Inc. Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics calendar year-end 2007. In addition, Subaru boasts the most fuel efficient line-up of all-wheel drive products sold in the market today based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy standards. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero- landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com. 8-Sep 7-Sep +/- YTD 08 YTD 07 +/- Impreza 4,098 4,195 -2% 37,142 33,323 11% Legacy 2,228 1,954 14% 17,705 15,472 14% Outback* 2,620 4,823 -46% 35,179 42,337 -17% Forester 4,804 3,746 28% 44,695 33,938 32% Tribeca 741 1,730 -57% 9,067 12,434 -27% Total** 14,491 16,448 -11.80% 143,787 137,504 4% *Includes Legacy Wagon **Total sales include 1 Baja sale in 2008 and 9 Baja sales in September 2007.

Hyundai Motor America Reports September Sales Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 24,765 for the month of September, a 25 percent decrease from September 2007 levels. "As consumers tighten their spending due to the uncertain economic times we are experiencing, we are certainly feeling the pinch, as I am sure every other manufacturer is," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "While we are disappointed in September sales results, we believe it is consistent with what happened in the overall industry. But we feel Hyundai is well positioned to weather these difficult economic times with a full lineup of vehicles that offer some of the best value, fuel economy, safety and quality in the industry." All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a 10-year/100,000-mile power train warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection. Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through 800 dealerships nationwide. CARLINE SEPT/2008 SEPT/2007 CY2008 CY2007 ------- --------- --------- ------ ------ ACCENT 3,014 3,120 44,393 29,212 SONATA 8,629 6,550 97,442 99,358 ELANTRA 3,681 7,164 86,144 73,890 TIBURON 677 1,236 7,730 11,850 SANTA FE 4,676 7,496 56,629 70,005 AZERA 483 1,423 13,437 17,361 TUCSON 1,294 3,693 16,247 32,449 ENTOURAGE 455 879 4,360 15,664 VERACRUZ 827 1,653 8,427 8,618 GENESIS 1,029 N/A 2,855 N/A TOTAL 24,765 33,214 337,664 358,407

American Honda Reports September Sales Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted September vehicle sales of 96,626, a decline of 20.9 percent compared to September 2007 results. American Honda year-to-date sales of 1,180,583 represent a 1.1 percent decrease. "This September was an incredibly volatile month for Wall Street," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "Obviously, no one is immune to market shifts as dramatic as we have been seeing." Honda Division posted September sales of 86,629, a decline of 20.0 percent versus September 2007. Honda total car sales decreased by 18.5 percent to 50,611. Honda light truck sales decreased 22.0 percent to 36,018. The Fit achieved a September record of 6,515, up 48.7 percent in its first full month available as a completely redesigned 2009 model. The Acura Division posted sales of 9,997, a decrease of 27.5 percent compared to September 2007. * The daily selling rate is calculated with 24 days for September 2008 and 25 days for September 2007. The year-to-date daily selling rate is calculated with 230 days for 2008 and 230 days for 2007. All percentages represent the daily selling rate. For more information or downloadable high-resolution images of Honda and Acura vehicles, please visit http://www.hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at http://www.honda.com. American Honda Vehicle Sales For September 2008 Month-to-Date September September DSR** 2008 2007 % Chg. American Honda Total 96,626 127,200 -20.9% Total Car Sales 56,031 71,967 -18.9% Total Truck Sales 40,595 55,233 -23.4% Honda Total Car Sales 50,611 64,711 -18.5% Honda Total Truck Sales 36,018 48,120 -22.0% Acura Total Car Sales 5,420 7,256 -22.2% Acura Total Truck Sales 4,577 7,113 -33.0% Domestic Car Sales * 42,766 58,015 -23.2% Honda Division 39,749 53,691 -22.9% Acura Division 3,017 4,324 -27.3% Domestic Truck Sales * 33,716 40,514 -13.3% Honda Division 29,139 33,401 -9.1% Acura Division 4,577 7,113 -33.0% Import Car Sales 13,265 13,952 -1.0% Honda Division 10,862 11,020 2.7% Acura Division 2,403 2,932 -14.6% Import Truck Sales 6,879 14,719 -51.3% Honda Division 6,879 14,719 -51.3% MODEL BREAKOUTS BY DIVISION Honda Division Total 86,629 112,831 -20.0% Fit 6,515 4,565 48.7% Accord * 22,371 35,031 -33.5% Memo: Accord Hybrid 0 229 Civic * 21,577 24,752 -9.2% Memo: Civic Hybrid 2,020 2,092 0.6% S2000 148 363 -57.5% Insight 0 0 FCX 0 0 FCX Clarity 0 Odyssey * 10,783 16,464 -31.8% Pilot * 5,192 6,191 -12.6% CR-V * 15,928 19,769 -16.1% Element * 1,739 2,403 -24.6% Ridgeline 2,376 3,293 -24.8% Acura Division Total 9,997 14,369 -27.5% RSX 0 1 TL * 3,017 4,324 -27.3% TSX 2,144 2,574 -13.2% RL 259 357 -24.4% MDX * 3,669 5,162 -26.0% RDX * 908 1,951 -51.5% Selling Days 24 25 Year-to-Date September September DSR** 2008 2007 % Chg. American Honda Total 1,180,583 1,193,520 -1.1% Total Car Sales 730,160 677,779 7.7% Total Truck Sales 450,423 515,741 -12.7% Honda Total Car Sales 664,596 601,484 10.5% Honda Total Truck Sales 400,159 455,310 -12.1% Acura Total Car Sales 65,564 76,295 -14.1% Acura Total Truck Sales 50,264 60,431 -16.8% Domestic Car Sales * 545,218 552,810 -1.4% Honda Division 509,559 507,738 0.4% Acura Division 35,659 45,072 -20.9% Domestic Truck Sales * 356,856 367,040 -2.8% Honda Division 306,592 306,609 0.0% Acura Division 50,264 60,431 -16.8% Import Car Sales 184,942 124,969 48.0% Honda Division 155,037 93,746 65.4% Acura Division 29,905 31,223 -4.2% Import Truck Sales 93,567 148,701 -37.1% Honda Division 93,567 148,701 -37.1% MODEL BREAKOUTS BY DIVISION Honda Division Total 1,064,755 1,056,794 0.8% Fit 63,368 41,085 54.2% Accord * 313,228 301,879 3.8% Memo: Accord Hybrid 196 2,808 -93.0% Civic * 285,715 254,955 12.1% Memo: Civic Hybrid 27,597 23,828 15.8% S2000 2,276 3,552 -35.9% Insight 0 3 FCX 6 10 -40.0% FCX Clarity 3 Odyssey * 112,041 130,267 -14.0% Pilot * 79,430 95,463 -16.8% CR-V * 158,024 167,223 -5.5% Element * 22,429 27,965 -19.8% Ridgeline 28,235 34,392 -17.9% Acura Division Total 115,828 136,726 -15.3% RSX 1 295 -99.7% TL * 35,659 45,072 -20.9% TSX 26,138 26,007 0.5% RL 3,766 4,919 -23.4% MDX * 36,888 42,954 -14.1% RDX * 13,376 17,477 -23.5% Selling Days 230 230 * Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts. ** Daily Selling Rate

Nissan North America Announces September Sales Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported September 2008 sales of 59,565 units versus 94,269 units a year ago, a decrease of 36.8 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles declined 38.4 percent, while sales of Infiniti Division vehicles fell by 24.1 percent. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- Nissan vehicles saw sales of 51,786 units in September compared with September 2007's 84,019 units sold, a 38.4 percent decrease. -- The all-new Maxima sports sedan had a strong month, with sales of 4,996 units in September. -- The GT-R continues to perform well, with sales of 421 units. INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS -- Infiniti sales for September were 7,779 units, down from 10,250 units a year ago, a decline of 24.1 percent. NNA INFORMATION -- Combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti of 59,565 units, compared with last September's sales of 94,269 units, marked a decrease of 36.8 percent. -- In a challenging environment, Nissan's sales for the second quarter of the fiscal year, which is July-September, totaled 263,377 units. Compared to prior year, sales were down 5.1 percent. Sales for the first half of the fiscal year were 515,953 units, a decrease of 3.4 percent from a year ago. -- To ensure consistency in our global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days in the month. This September had 24 selling days, and September 2007 had 25 selling days. In North America, NNA's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on NNA and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at http://www.nissannews.com. NISSAN DIVISION SALES September September Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change Nissan Division Total 51,786 84,019 -38.4 695,725 719,229 -3.3 Versa 6,279 7,098 -11.5 68,620 60,963 12.6 Sentra 5,348 8,108 -34.0 84,636 83,724 1.1 Altima 16,043 27,871 -42.4 223,776 218,022 2.6 Maxima 4,996 6,179 -19.1 36,614 40,937 -10.6 350Z 524 1,199 -56.3 8,802 15,115 -41.8 GT-R 421 NA NA 1,052 NA NA Total Car 33,611 50,455 -33.4 423,500 418,761 1.1 Frontier 1,534 5,480 -72.0 40,873 50,737 -19.4 Titan 2,872 5,193 -44.7 29,900 50,959 -41.3 Xterra 1,361 4,040 -66.3 29,706 38,636 -23.1 Pathfinder 1,079 7,084 -84.8 29,648 48,895 -39.4 Armada 999 2,758 -63.8 13,505 24,015 -43.8 Rogue 5,054 832 507.5 55,052 832 NA Murano 4,866 5,777 -15.8 56,476 63,225 -10.7 Quest 410 2,400 -82.9 17,065 23,169 -26.3 Total Truck 18,175 33,564 -45.8 272,225 300,468 -9.4 North American Produced 40,921 76,211 -46.3 574,343 640,057 -10.3 Car 32,666 49,256 -33.7 413,646 403,646 2.5 Truck 8,255 26,955 -69.4 160,697 236,411 -32.0 Import 10,865 7,808 39.2 121,382 79,172 53.3 Car 945 1,199 -21.2 9,854 15,115 -34.8 Truck 9,920 6,609 50.1 111,528 64,057 74.1 INFINITI DIVISION SALES September September Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change Infiniti Division Total 7,779 10,250 -24.1 89,973 93,824 -4.1 G Sedan 2,676 3,841 -30.3 34,898 41,481 -15.9 G Coupe 1,121 2,491 -55.0 16,207 11,983 35.2 M 1,077 1,380 -22.0 12,045 16,413 -26.6 Q45 0 1 NA 0 21 NA QX56 445 1,150 -61.3 6,359 8,783 -27.6 EX 1,279 NA NA 10,289 NA NA FX 1,181 1,386 -14.8 10,176 15,138 -32.8 Total Car 4,874 7,713 -36.8 63,149 69,900 -9.7 Total Truck 2,905 2,537 14.5 26,824 23,924 12.1 COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES September September Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change TOTAL VEHICLE 59,565 94,269 -36.8 785,698 813,053 -3.4 Total Car 38,485 58,168 -33.8 486,649 488,661 -0.4 Total Truck 21,080 36,101 -41.6 299,049 324,392 -7.8 Selling Days 24 25 230 230 *All numbers include Hawaii. *

Toyota Reports September Sales Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September sales of 144,260 vehicles, a decrease of 29.5 percent from last September, on a daily selling rate basis. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,793,303 units, down 10.4 percent from the same period last year. The Toyota Division posted September sales of 128,215 units, down 28.9 percent from last September. The Lexus Division reported September sales of 16,045 units, a decrease of 33.4 percent from the year-ago month. Toyota Division Toyota Division passenger cars recorded September sales of 78,912 units, a decrease of 23.7 percent from last September. Passenger car sales were led by Camry and Camry Hybrid, which posted combined September sales of 29,486 units. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 2,785 units for the month. Corolla recorded sales of 21,316 units for the month. With limited availability, the Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid reported September sales of 10,873 units. Yaris posted September sales of 5,721 units, up 0.1 percent over the same period last year. Toyota Division light trucks posted sales of 49,303 units, down 36 percent from the year-ago month. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV with September sales of 10,305 units. The Tundra full-size pickup reported September sales of 7,696 units. Tacoma recorded sales of 9,176 units for the month. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined September sales of 5,729 units. The Highlander Hybrid gas electric mid-size SUV recorded sales of 921 units for the month. Sequoia posted September sales of 2,030 units, up 27.4 percent over the same period last year. Sienna recorded sales of 9,647 units for the month, up 1.9 percent over the year-ago month. Scion posted September sales of 8,112 units. The xB urban utility vehicle led the way with September sales of 3,038 units. The tC sports coupe posted September sales of 2,679 units. The xD reported sales of 2,395 units for the month. Lexus Division Lexus passenger cars reported September sales of 9,430 units, down 35.1 percent from the year-ago month. Passenger car sales were led by the ES 350 luxury sedan with September sales of 4,042 units. The IS entry luxury sport sedan reported combined sales of 3,044 units. The LS flagship luxury sedan reported combined sales of 1,238 units. The GS luxury sport sedan posted combined September sales of 977 units. Lexus Division light trucks reported September sales of 6,615 units, down 31 percent from the same period last year. Lexus sales were led by the RX luxury utility vehicle which posted combined September sales of 4,639 units. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 744 units for the month. The LX 570 recorded sales of 647 units, up 280.8 percent over September 2007. TMS Hybrids TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 200,450 units. TMS posted September sales of 15,399 hybrid vehicles. Toyota Division posted sales of 14,579 hybrids for the month. Lexus Division posted September sales of 820 hybrids. There were 24 selling days this month, compared to 25 selling days last September. TOYOTA RETAIL SALES (INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII) September, 2008 --- CURRENT MONTH --- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE -- DSR % DSR % 2008 2007 CHG 2008 2007 CHG ---- ---- --- ---- ---- --- YARIS 5,721 5,956 0.1 88,495 68,465 29.3 COROLLA 21,316 29,550 -24.9 279,685 291,981 -4.2 CAMRY 29,486 40,438 -24.0 355,562 365,140 -2.6 AVALON 3,404 6,066 -41.5 34,309 54,560 -37.1 PRIUS 10,873 12,494 -9.3 130,561 137,114 -4.8 SCION xA 0 80 -100.0 39 9,474 -99.6 SCION xB 3,038 4,842 -34.6 38,671 33,832 14.3 SCION tC 2,679 5,694 -51.0 35,680 52,063 -31.5 SCION xD 2,395 2,623 -4.9 23,369 5,287 342.0 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PASS. CAR 78,912 107,743 -23.7 986,372 1,017,920 -3.1 ----------------- ------ ------- ----- ------- --------- ---- ES 4,042 6,491 -35.1 50,642 62,444 -18.9 LS 1,238 2,918 -55.8 16,030 26,350 -39.2 SC 129 297 -54.8 1,689 2,995 -43.6 GS 977 1,668 -39.0 13,019 17,090 -23.8 IS 3,044 3,757 -15.6 40,372 41,706 -3.2 TOTAL LEXUS PASS. CAR 9,430 15,131 -35.1 121,752 150,585 -19.1 ----------------- ----- ------ ----- ------- ------- ----- TOTAL TOYOTA PASS. CAR 88,342 122,874 -25.1 1,108,124 1,168,505 -5.2 ------------ ------ ------- ----- --------- --------- ---- SIENNA 9,647 9,865 1.9 94,887 105,912 -10.4 RAV4 10,305 14,412 -25.5 106,738 131,946 -19.1 FJ CRUISER 1,571 4,544 -64.0 21,696 43,228 -49.8 4RUNNER 2,963 7,802 -60.4 37,306 66,984 -44.3 HIGHLANDER 5,729 8,173 -27.0 81,951 91,294 -10.2 LAND CRUISER 186 163 18.9 3,203 1,752 82.8 SEQUOIA 2,030 1,660 27.4 24,592 17,959 36.9 TOTAL SUV 22,784 36,754 -35.4 275,486 353,163 -22.0 --------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- ----- 4X2 TACOMA 4,904 8,380 -39.0 65,771 80,499 -18.3 4X4 TACOMA 4,272 5,616 -20.8 51,542 55,016 -6.3 TOTAL TACOMA 9,176 13,996 -31.7 117,313 135,515 -13.4 TUNDRA 7,696 19,571 -59.0 115,026 144,480 -20.4 TOTAL PICKUP 16,872 33,567 -47.6 232,339 279,995 -17.0 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT TRUCK 49,303 80,186 -36.0 602,712 739,070 -18.4 LX 647 177 280.8 6,416 2,149 198.6 GX 1,329 1,964 -29.5 12,832 16,394 -21.7 RX 4,639 7,841 -38.4 63,219 75,527 -16.3 TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT TRUCK 6,615 9,982 -31.0 82,467 94,070 -12.3 ----------------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ----- TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT TRUCK 55,918 90,168 -35.4 685,179 833,140 -17.8 ------------ ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- ----- TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 128,215 187,929 -28.9 1,589,084 1,756,990 -9.6 TOTAL LEXUS 16,045 25,113 -33.4 204,219 244,655 -16.5 ----------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- ----- TOTAL TOYOTA 144,260 213,042 -29.5 1,793,303 2,001,645 -10.4 MEMO: DOM. COROLLA 16,492 29,472 -41.7 226,046 268,658 -15.9 DOM. CAMRY 29,119 38,603 -21.4 348,989 313,850 11.2 DOM. PICKUP 16,872 33,567 -47.6 232,339 279,995 -17.0 DOM. RX 3,718 5,774 -32.9 46,208 54,879 -15.8 SELLING DAYS 24 25 230 230 ------------ -- -- --- --- TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 29,897 33,602 -7.3 377,028 380,852 -1.0 LEXUS IMPORT CAR 9,430 15,131 -35.1 121,752 150,585 -19.1 TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT CARS 49,015 74,141 -31.1 609,344 637,068 -4.4 TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 88,342 122,874 -25.1 1,108,124 1,168,505 -5.2 TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT LT TRUCK 20,754 35,094 -38.4 250,894 335,204 -25.2 LEXUS IMPORT LT TRUCK 2,897 4,208 -28.3 36,259 39,191 -7.5 TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT LT TRUCK 28,549 45,092 -34.0 351,818 403,866 -12.9 LEXUS NA BUILT LT TRUCK 3,718 5,774 -32.9 46,208 54,879 -15.8 TOTAL TOYOTA LT TRUCK 55,918 90,168 -35.4 685,179 833,140 -17.8 --------------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- ----- SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 27,828 42,192 -31.3 336,257 404,005 -16.8 Memo: Lexus Sport Utility 6,615 9,982 -31.0 82,467 94,070 -12.3 SMALL VANS 9,647 9,865 1.9 94,887 105,912 -10.4 PICKUPS 16,872 33,567 -47.6 232,339 279,995 -17.0 ------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- ----- * NORTH AMERICAN BUILT VEHICLES COROLLA 16,492 29,472 -41.7 226,046 268,658 -15.9 CAMRY 29,119 38,603 -21.4 348,989 313,850 11.2 AVALON 3,404 6,066 -41.5 34,309 54,560 -37.1 SIENNA 9,647 9,865 1.9 94,887 105,912 -10.4 PICKUP 16,872 33,567 -47.6 232,339 279,995 -17.0 SEQUOIA 2,030 1,660 27.4 24,592 17,959 36.9 RX 3,718 5,774 -32.9 46,208 54,879 -15.8 TOTAL 81,282 125,007 -32.3 1,007,370 1,095,813 -8.1 N.A. VEHICLES % OF TOTAL 56.3% 58.7% 56.2% 54.7% SELLING DAYS 24 25 230 230 DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE ------------- -- -- --- ---

Ford Reports September Sales Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release - Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 116,734, down 34 percent versus year ago. - Weakening economy, tight credit and cautious consumers pulled Ford and industry sales in September to lowest level this year. - Ford Flex crossover and Lincoln MKS sedan post highest retail shares in September. - Ford readies for launch of all-new F-150. DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers reported total sales of 116,734 in September, down 34 percent versus a year ago. September was the lowest sales month for Ford and the industry this year. "Consumers and businesses are in a very fragile place," said Jim Farley, Ford group vice president, Marketing and Communications. "An already weak economy compounded by very tight credit conditions has created an atmosphere of caution." The national marketing launch for the Ford Flex crossover and Lincoln MKS sedan began in September. Both new products have steadily increased their share of segment. The Ford Flex has the highest conquest rate of any Ford product (except for Escape Hybrid), and also is attracting the highest rate of premium and import buyers. The Lincoln MKS ranks third in the mid-size luxury car segment behind only the BMW 5-Series and the Mercedes Benz E-Class. The 2009 model Ford F-150 has class leading capability (11,300 pounds towing and 3,030 pounds payload) and unsurpassed fuel economy of 21 mpg highway with the SFE package. "The sell down of the current model F-150 is ahead of schedule, and the first shipments of the new F-150 will arrive soon at Ford dealers," said Farley. Ford's F-Series is America's No. 1 selling truck for 31 years in a row and the new F-150 is designed and engineered to raise the bar in the light-duty pickup market. 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. About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 229,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit our website at http://www.ford.com. FORD MOTOR COMPANY SEPTEMBER 2008 U.S. SALES -------------------------------------------- September % Year-To-Date % --------- ------------ 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change ---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------ Sales By Brand Ford 102,685 155,037 -33.8 1,353,519 1,620,925 -16.5 Lincoln 7,571 9,764 -22.5 82,824 102,449 -19.2 Mercury 6,478 11,403 -43.2 96,878 129,743 -25.3 ----- ------ ------ ------- Total Ford, Lincoln and Mercury 116,734 176,204 -33.8 1,533,221 1,853,117 -17.3 Volvo 4,054 8,408 -51.8 60,028 80,884 -25.8 ----- ----- ------ ------ Total Ford Motor Company 120,788 184,612 -34.6 1,593,249 1,934,001 -17.6 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Sales By Type Cars 40,453 50,212 -19.4 550,752 588,001 -6.3 Crossover Utility Vehicles 22,583 32,333 -30.2 295,903 302,624 -2.2 Sport Utility Vehicles 8,623 20,040 -57.0 128,396 216,084 -40.6 Trucks and Vans 45,075 73,619 -38.8 558,170 746,408 -25.2 ------ ------ ------- ------- Total Trucks 76,281 125,992 -39.5 982,469 1,265,116 -22.3 ------ ------- ------- --------- Total Vehicles 116,734 176,204 -33.8 1,533,221 1,853,117 -17.3 FORD BRAND SEPTEMBER 2008 U.S. SALES ------------------------------------ September % Year-To-Date % --------- ------------ 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change ---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------ Crown Victoria 3,622 3,520 2.9 39,317 46,188 -14.9 Taurus 3,172 4,230 -25.0 43,650 52,514 -16.9 Fusion 9,942 11,966 -16.9 117,545 112,519 4.5 Focus 10,346 9,885 4.7 165,382 133,043 24.3 Mustang 4,910 10,266 -52.2 78,871 109,803 -28.2 GT 0 0 NA 0 231 -100.0 - - - --- Ford Cars 31,992 39,867 -19.8 444,765 454,298 -2.1 Flex 1,959 0 NA 7,552 0 NA Edge 6,633 11,632 -43.0 93,830 89,676 4.6 Escape 9,161 11,132 -17.7 125,672 127,737 -1.6 Taurus X 1,105 3,065 -63.9 19,578 30,411 -35.6 ----- ----- ------ ------ Ford Crossover Utility Vehicles 18,858 25,829 -27.0 246,632 247,824 -0.5 Expedition 3,645 5,827 -37.4 43,272 71,213 -39.2 Explorer 3,498 10,690 -67.3 64,339 108,535 -40.7 ----- ------ ------ ------- Ford Sport Utility Vehicles 7,143 16,517 -56.8 107,611 179,748 -40.1 F-Series 32,727 56,065 -41.6 392,698 537,211 -26.9 Ranger 3,915 4,019 -2.6 54,815 57,434 -4.6 Econoline/Club Wagon 7,617 11,897 -36.0 101,419 130,763 -22.4 Freestar 0 0 NA 0 2,390 -100.0 Low Cab Forward 55 143 -61.5 745 2,257 -67.0 Heavy Trucks 378 700 -46.0 4,834 9,000 -46.3 --- --- ----- ----- Ford Trucks and Vans 44,692 72,824 -38.6 554,511 739,055 -25.0 ------ ------ ------- ------- Ford Brand 102,685 155,037 -33.8 1,353,519 1,620,925 -16.5 LINCOLN BRAND SEPTEMBER 2008 U.S. SALES --------------------------------------- September % Year-To-Date % --------- ------------ 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change ---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------ MKS 1,814 0 NA 6,852 0 NA MKZ 1,578 2,589 -39.0 24,914 25,537 -2.4 Town Car 1,031 611 68.7 11,685 25,580 -54.3 MKX 1,753 3,805 -53.9 23,977 26,950 -11.0 Navigator 1,012 1,964 -48.5 11,737 17,729 -33.8 Mark LT 383 795 -51.8 3,659 6,653 -45.0 --- --- ----- ----- Lincoln Brand 7,571 9,764 -22.5 82,824 102,449 -19.2 MERCURY BRAND SEPTEMBER 2008 U.S. SALES --------------------------------------- September % Year-To-Date % --------- ------------ 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change ---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------ Grand Marquis 1,599 2,737 -41.6 23,091 38,280 -39.7 Sable 783 1,851 -57.7 13,711 16,665 -17.7 Milan 1,656 2,557 -35.2 25,734 27,641 -6.9 Mariner 1,972 2,699 -26.9 25,294 27,850 -9.2 Mountaineer 468 1,559 -70.0 9,048 18,607 -51.4 Monterey 0 0 NA 0 700 -100.0 - - - --- Mercury Brand 6,478 11,403 -43.2 96,878 129,743 -25.3 VOLVO BRAND SEPTEMBER 2008 U.S. SALES ------------------------------------- September % Year-To-Date % --------- ------------ 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change ---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------ S40 422 1,132 -62.7 8,137 14,645 -44.4 V50 119 224 -46.9 1,370 2,185 -37.3 S60 470 826 -43.1 7,657 14,355 -46.7 S80 578 1,308 -55.8 8,811 9,958 -11.5 V70 141 372 -62.1 2,672 2,884 -7.4 XC70 661 954 -30.7 7,735 8,990 -14.0 XC90 1,106 2,460 -55.0 15,292 23,471 -34.8 C70 292 321 -9.0 4,898 3,534 38.6 C30 265 811 -67.3 3,456 862 300.9 --- --- ----- --- Volvo Brand 4,054 8,408 -51.8 60,028 80,884 -25.8

I just got the Zune 120 last week... As much as I do enjoy gadgets and tech toys, it's shamefully my first portable MP3 player. If work will give me a chance to breathe, I hope to start loading stuff onto it within the next week or two. We already have the media center in the living room (runs on Vista) loaded with tons of movies and music. Looking forward to taking some of it with me. We'll see.

Congrats guy! Good to see you back on the board too!

If given a choice between the two - LTZ 4-cyl.

That sounds like a great idea!

But, you would also continue to buy new vehicles from other GM brands.

I'm disappointed that this topic turned into another "how to save Pontiac" rant. I thought the original topic was how the death/emasculation of Pontiac would affect the relationship each of us have with GM? It wouldn't impact my buying decision, and I doubt it would impact most US fans/buyers of other GM brands. It certainly wouldn't impact the buyers/fans in GM's global markets. I'm not saying it's fair, that Pontiac has been given the proper attention, that it even had a chance. I'm also not talking about what would/could "prevent" its demise from happening. I'm strictly talking about if it happened.

Thank you... I wanted your perspective considering certain "recent" comments on C&G about the G-Platform's inability to be competitive or perform. I agree with your driving experience completely. I believe with an updated powertrain (including ongoing platform improvements) the G-platform could survive another generation or two providing competitive and desirable vehicles.

Would you define this car as a floating, undulating, barge? A relic contributing to the sales of dramamine?

The difference between Lynne Spears and Sarah Palin? Not lipstick!

I can watch SNL's Gov. Palin and Senator Clinton address the nation every day and still laugh... If the link above doesn't work... try this one.

dfelt, that's what most of the public said about a Chevrolet Truck/SUV platform... But once Cadillac was done, the story changed.

FOG... Enclave starts at $33,000. The Escalade starts at $56,000. There's a lot Cadillac can do to differentiate the two with a $23,000 price difference. They will not compete with each other in the future.

2,700 jobs impacted by 13 dealerships going under. Can you imagine the job loss if a domestic OEM closed their doors without anyone to step in and keep the lights on? I don't recall hearing good things about this particular chain either. So, I'm really not too upset... and GM needs to thin out the gluttony of franchises. 13 less dealerships GM will need to negotiate with or buy out in the future.

It would certainly open up new doors with marketing and packaging.

Which LaCrosse? The US midsize sedan or the luxury sedan sold in China? Remember, this LaCrosse is replacing both. Current LaCrosse: Base MSRP: $24,250 - $32,380 Current Lucerne: Base MSRP: $27,275 - $38,980 Which one will it be replacing? One or the other? Both? Hmmm... Enclave has. Why shouldn't the LaCrosse if it's good enough? FWD Lincolns start around $32k (Lincoln MKz Base MSRP: $32,155 - $34,045) and up to $40k without options (MKsBase MSRP: $37,665 - $39,555). Lincoln is also considering a smaller compact (4-cyl?) which will allow Lincoln to drop the entry price even further. (starting to look a lot like Buick's price model insn't it?) Grandiose? For Buick to compete with a Lincoln? Come-on...The two brands have been cross-shopped for years. I know several people in Texas that have switched between the 2 brands (Riviera against Mark-series, LeSabres & Park Avenues against Continentals.) Both brands have appealed and catered to a less pretentious clientele for quite some time. We'll know more once stats and prices are announced, but the new LaCrosse appears more inline to replace the Lucerne with the Insignia-based Regal to fill the spot of the current LaCrosse. As I've said before, I don't expect Buick to be as expensive as the Lincoln competition, but I expect the pricing to be closer than it has been in the past. I'll take your wager. We can discuss terms offline... :AH-HA_wink:

But but but... It's an Epsilon sedan priced like a Cadillac CTS... this can't be allowed!!! I haven't driven this version of the 9-3, but would love the chance. I think it looks fantastic and would be great to own.

Uhm... Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is a good thing.