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Insignia & Invicta will both be EpII-based and carry some similar characteristics, however, the styling and details will be unique to both vehicles. The Insignia may match the Invicta in the European market, but it will definitely be positioned above the Saturn version in the US.

I find this hard to believe with Delta II about to debut. edit - - Similar interior pics have been floating around for a year or so. The pics muct be of a current facelift prior to the Delta II-based Excelle replacement. I just find it too hard to believe otherwise. edit 2 - - Isn't the Delta II Excelle replacement suppose to be a 2010 model? So does this mean the Chinese will get the Taiwan facelifted Excelle for 1 year (2009) before the Delta II Excelle replacement (Skylark?) arrives?

100% agree!

gimme gimme gimme I'm looking forward to the Invicta unveiling.

What is everyone's opinion about Seattle's proposed Emerald City Center?

Agreed... and the concepts weren't bad either.

Honda is offering special lease 'incentives' for the Accord. They've been doing it (at least in my region) since the new Accord debuted.

Here are my guesses... With the LaCrosse replacement going into production in 8-9 months, I don't see much changing for LaCrosse. The Lucerne Super's exterior styling will probably become the MCE for the Lucerne CXL (and maybe CX). I don't forsee any other changes before the Lucerne goes out of production in 2010.

Eh... No, you're right... not those. Hopefully, the significant changes that I'm looking for will become available at or soon after Beijing. I'm looking for info on the Excelle replacement (2010 Buick Skylark?) and Invicta.

With the Lucerne CXS' demise, the Lucerne CXL receives a 'Special Edition' trim with V6 or V8. The only other information that the Buick website provides is that the Lucerne CXL Special Edition will begin at $32,150. I suspect it'll have the Super's front end with flood lights.

I agree... and it appears the seatbelts are still accessible/functional so you can buckle a harness in and secure the pet. I'll have to verify with him if that is the case.

A friend of mine in Texas (he's 30) bought an Impala last month. Interesting case. He traded in his Dodge Ram pick-up of all things. He wanted better gas mileage, but didn't want to feel like he was in a "small" car. Ultimately, the deciding factor was based around his two dogs. The Impala's rear seat flips/folds forward creating a secure, hard-plastic area for the dogs. It's easy to clean and protects the leather. I didn't provide any input on the sale. He made the decision all on his own. He was looking forward to telling me that GM won him over though... lol. I did ask him about the Malibu. It wasn't a consideration because of its size and the folding back seat didn't operate similar to the Impala's. ------ On another note... I've noticed two Impalas in two separate driveways with dealer tags during my commute to work. So the Impala seems to have some consumer appeal.

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VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS MARCH 2008 SALES Tuesday, April 1, 2008 Link to Press Release Brand Sales Surge 12.9 PercentAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced March 2008 sales of 19,587 units, a 12.9 percent increase over the March 2007 sales of 17,355 vehicles. On a year-to-date basis, 2008 Volkswagen sales are 0.4 percent ahead of 2007 sales through March. The Jetta, consistently Volkswagen’s top sales performer, posted a 19.7 percent increase over March 2007 results. Passat sales were 13 percent ahead of March 2007 totals. March 2008 represents the best Volkswagen sales month since August 2007. Reflecting anticipation of open air summer driving, New Beetle convertible sales were up 14.1 percent. Furthermore, March 2008 represents the best Eos sales month since June of 2007. Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars and Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, Eos, and Touareg through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. Visit Volkswagen of America online at vw.com.

Audi of America Reports Strong March Sales Approaching Previous Year's Number Despite '08 Economic Downturn April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release A4 and TT sales show strength and range of an iconic brand AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi of America, Inc. announced today sales for the month of March totaling 7,987, a decrease of 0.4% from last year's figures. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales continued their record-setting trend; compared with last year's March figures, CPO sales rose to 3,283 units, an increase of 35.2%. Consumers keeping a wary eye on the economy were ultimately won over by Audi's combination of fresh design and superior fuel economy. Increased nationwide sales of the A4, a 26.8% increase over last year, and the TT, with a 443.7% jump, demonstrate the range and strength of the Audi brand. "Despite economic volatility, customers looking for luxury that's stylish, powerful and smart continue to find Audi," said Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president, Audi of America. "I believe that Audi offers the product range, performance and intelligent design that Americans want." To date, Audi has sold 20,557 vehicles in 2008, a 2.2% decrease over the previous year; CPO sales for 2008 total 8,896, an increase of 42.9% over 2007. ABOUT AUDI OF AMERICA Audi of America, Inc. offers a line of luxury vehicles that include the Audi A3 sport compact; the sporty A4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high performance S4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the high-revving RS 4 sports sedan and Cabriolet; the all new S5 Coupe with 354 hp; the design- leading A6 sedan and Avant; the V-10 powered high performance S6 sedan; the Audi Q7 performance SUV; the new all-aluminum Audi A8 and A8L; the new S8 with V10 power; the all-new 2008 TT Coupe and Roadster models; and the all-new, all-aluminum R8, one of the most exclusive mid-engine sports cars in the world. For more information, please visit http://www.audiusa.com. AUDI US SNAPSHOT -----YEAR TO DATE----- Mar-08 Mar-07 Yr/Yr % Mar-08 Mar-07 Yr/Yr % Actual Actual change YTD YTD change actual actual A3 408 675 -39.6 % 1,116 1,488 -25.0 % A4/S4/RS 4 3,495 2,756 26.8 % 8,541 8,082 5.7 % A4/S4 Cabriolet 566 1,027 -44.9 % 1,209 1,940 -37.7 % A5/S5 464 n/a n/a 1,190 n/a n/a A6/S6 898 1,038 -13.5 % 2,728 2,832 -3.7 % A8/S8 249 362 -31.2 % 752 932 -19.3 % TT 473 87 443.7 % 1125 296 280.1 % R8 44 n/a n/a 167 n/a n/a Audi Q7 1,390 2,075 -33.0 % 3,729 5,458 -31.7 % Total 7,987 8,020 -0.4 % 20,557 21,028 -2.2 %

Subaru Reports Strong March 2008 Retail Sales April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release -- Impreza sales up 18 percent; Legacy sedan sales up 14 percent -- -- 1% gain in Retail sales -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported March sales of 16,685 total units. Retail sales were up 1% over March 2007, while fleet deliveries were lower than at the same time in 2007. Fleet deliveries are expected to be made up later in the year. Both the Impreza and Legacy model lines recorded gains over the same period last year. The 2009 model year arrived in dealerships the last week of the month and sales were reported as brisk. Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales for Subaru of America said, "Retail sales continue to be healthy for the brand in what is a tight market, and our dealers have increased sales each month this year. Impreza and Legacy sales were strong and we are excited about Forester as supplies of the 2009 model year reach dealerships." For a complete sales chart and additional 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 2005. For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com. Model 2008 March % v 2007 Total Legacy Sedan 2,205 +14% Total Outback 4,378 -12% (incl. Legacy Wagon) Total Impreza 4,446 +18% Total Forester 4,615 -9% Total Tribeca 1,041 -17% Total 16,685

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports March Sales of 20,808 April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release Highest First Quarter on Record Despite Marginal Decrease for the Month MONTVALE, N.J., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- While experiencing a marginal 3.7 percent decrease in its sales for the month of March (20,808 vs. 21,612), Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) maintained a three percent increase for the first quarter of 2008 (57,647 vs. 55,985) bringing year-to-date sales to the highest level in the company's history. Highlights for the month include growth in various segments of Mercedes' diverse product portfolio. The volume-leading entry-level C-Class model line demonstrated a significant increase with a 49.6 percent gain (6,713 vs. 4,486 units). On the other end of the portfolio, sales of the high-end luxury CL coupes were slightly above last March with nearly a 1 percent increase (297 vs. 295 units). The popularity of the sleek CLS-Class grew from 803 units last March to 935 units this March, an increase of 16.4 percent. In the SUV segment, M-Class sales jumped 21.8 percent (3,189 vs. 2,619 units). For the first quarter of 2008, the biggest increases in Mercedes-Benz sales were posted for the C-Class model line with 39.6 percent gains (17,141 vs. 12,282 units) and the M-Class model line which rose 28.5 percent (9,507 vs. 7,401 units). Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program, MBUSA sold 5,110 vehicles in March, bringing first quarter sales to 13,251 units, a 4.3 percent increase over the same period last year. Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. In 2007, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales record of 253,433 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in its history and achieving 14 consecutive years of sales growth. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at http://www.mbusa.com . MERCEDES-BENZ USA Sales -- March 2008 Model March '08 March '07 Monthly % YTD 2008 YTD 2007 Yearly % C-CLASS 6,713 4,486 49.6% 17,141 12,282 39.6% E-CLASS 3,039 4,019 -24.4% 8,566 10,447 -18.0% S-CLASS 1,622 2,440 -33.5% 4,796 6,646 -27.8% CL-CLASS 297 295 0.7% 798 784 1.8% SL-CLASS 379 670 -43.4% 1,133 1,395 -18.8% CLK-CLASS 1,218 1,752 -30.5% 3,424 4,034 -15.1% SLK-CLASS 561 908 -38.2% 1,545 1,690 -8.6% CLS-CLASS 935 803 16.4% 1,972 2,043 -3.5% GL-CLASS 1,908 2,221 -14.1% 5,681 5,972 -4.9% R-CLASS 874 1,225 -28.7% 2,807 2,938 -4.5% M-CLASS 3,189 2,619 21.8% 9,507 7,401 28.5% G-CLASS 73 174 -58.0% 277 353 -21.5% GRAND TOTAL 20,808 21,612 -3.7% 57,647 55,985 3.0%

Daimler AG Reports 22,542 Unit Sales for U.S. Passenger Vehicles for March 2008 April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Link to Press Release * Mercedes-Benz USA Records Highest First Quarter Sales * smart fortwo Sales Continue to Increase NEW YORK, April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (NYSE: DAI) today reported total group sales (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 22,542 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for March 2008. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted. While experiencing a marginal 3.7 percent decrease in its sales for the month of March (20,808 vs. 21,612), Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) maintained a three percent increase for the first quarter of 2008 (57,647 vs 55,985) bringing year-to-date sales to the highest level in the company's history. Highlights for the first quarter 2008 include significant increases in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class model line (up 39.6 percent) and the Mercedes-Benz M-Class model line (up 28.5 percent). smart USA continues to deliver vehicles to excited reservation holders across the United States. Currently 67 smart centers are operational and representing smart in the U.S. American consumer response remains strong as the company still has well over 30,000 net reservations and dealership traffic remains strong. Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA will be announced later today in a separate press release issued by Mercedes-Benz USA. Daimler AG U.S. Passenger Vehicles Sales Summary Through March 2008 Month Sales % Sales CYTD % Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Mercedes-Benz USA 20,808 21,612 -3.7 57,647 55,985 3.0 smart USA 1,734 n/a* n/a* 3,476 n/a* n/a* * smart sales in the U.S. started in mid January 2008

Toyota Reports March Sales April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release TORRANCE, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported March sales of 217,730 vehicles, a decrease of 3.4 percent from last March. The Toyota Division posted March sales of 192,791, a decrease of 2.9 percent from last March. The Lexus Division reported March sales of 24,939 units, a decrease of 6.9 percent from the year-ago month. Toyota Division Toyota Division passenger cars recorded March sales of 114,897 units, up 1.5 percent from last March. Passenger-car sales were led by Camry, which posted best-ever March sales of 40,487, an increase of 3.2 percent over the same period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 6,930 units in March, up 45 percent over March 2007. The Prius hybrid gas-electric mid-size sedan posted best-ever March sales of 20,635, an increase of 16.0 percent from last March. Yaris reported all-time best-ever sales of 12,953 units, up 83.2 percent over the year-ago month. Toyota Division light truck sales were down 8.8 percent, with March sales of 77,894 units. Light truck sales were led by the Tacoma mid-size pickup, reporting March sales of 15,587 units. The Tundra full-size pickup posted best-ever March sales of 14,311, an increase of 16.8 percent over last March. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of 10,832 in March. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported sales of 2,239 units for the month. Sequoia posted sales of 2,856 units for the month, up 19.8 percent over the same period last year. Scion posted March sales of 11,131 units. The xB urban utility vehicle led the way with March sales of 4,527 units, an increase of 74.2 percent over last March. The tC sports coupe, in its fourth model year, posted March sales of 4,082 units. Lexus Division Lexus passenger cars reported March sales of 14,881 units, a decrease of 11.6 percent from March 2007. Passenger-car sales were led by the ES entry luxury sedan with March sales of 6,019 units. The IS entry luxury sport sedan reported combined sales of 4,798 units, an increase of 1.8 percent over last March. Sales of the all-new IS F luxury performance sedan were 323 units. The LS flagship luxury sedan reported combined sales of 2,125 units. The LS 600h L hybrid luxury sedan posted sales of 113 units for the month. Sales of the GS 460 luxury sport sedan reported a greater than ten-fold increase as compared to the GS 430 in March 2006. Lexus Division light trucks reported March sales totaling 10,058 units, an increase of one percent from the year-ago month. The all-new LX 570 enjoyed sales of 642 units, an increase of 156.1 percent. The RX luxury utility vehicle posted combined March sales of 7,737 units. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 1,570 units for the month, up 15.0 percent over the year ago month. TMS Hybrids TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 50,204 units. TMS posted March sales of 31,552 hybrid vehicles, an increase of 19 percent from last March. Toyota Division posted sales of 29,804 hybrids while Lexus Division posted sales of 1,748 hybrids. There were 26 selling days this month, as compared to 28 selling days last March. TOYOTA RETAIL SALES (INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII) March, 2008 -- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE -- DSR % DSR % 2008 2007 CHG 2008 2007 CHG YARIS 12,953 7,614 83.2 30,377 19,186 60.4 COROLLA 25,109 34,355 -21.3 67,047 88,195 -23.0 CAMRY 40,487 42,254 3.2 107,002 105,863 2.4 AVALON 4,581 7,523 -34.4 12,809 19,635 -33.9 PRIUS 20,635 19,156 16.0 42,907 39,682 9.5 SCION xA 4 1,865 -99.8 23 5,345 -99.6 SCION xB 4,527 2,799 74.2 11,670 8,500 39.1 SCION tC 4,082 6,314 -30.4 10,290 15,093 -30.9 SCION xD 2,518 0 - 5,903 0 - TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PASS. CAR 114,897 121,881 1.5 288,029 301,501 -3.2 ES 6,019 7,444 -12.9 15,160 18,050 -14.9 LS 2,125 3,134 -27.0 5,922 8,563 -29.9 SC 271 370 -21.1 643 954 -31.7 GS 1,668 2,103 -14.6 4,570 5,217 -11.2 IS 4,798 5,077 1.8 11,966 12,409 -2.3 TOTAL LEXUS PASS. CAR 14,881 18,128 -11.6 38,261 45,193 -14.2 TOTAL TOYOTA PASS. CAR 129,778 140,009 -0.2 326,290 346,694 -4.6 SIENNA 12,631 13,071 4.1 34,299 34,959 -0.6 RAV4 12,955 17,837 -21.8 34,229 41,405 -16.2 FJ CRUISER 3,284 6,057 -41.6 9,875 16,045 -37.6 4RUNNER 5,075 9,052 -39.6 15,506 23,937 -34.4 HIGHLANDER 10,832 11,693 -0.2 33,668 31,383 8.7 LAND CRUISER 363 222 76.1 1,217 682 80.8 SEQUOIA 2,856 2,568 19.8 7,850 6,938 14.6 TOTAL SUV 35,365 47,429 -19.7 102,345 120,390 -13.9 4X2 TACOMA 9,090 10,851 -9.8 23,103 27,027 -13.4 4X4 TACOMA 6,497 7,392 -5.3 16,673 19,301 -12.5 TOTAL TACOMA 15,587 18,243 -8.0 39,776 46,328 -13.0 TUNDRA 14,311 13,196 16.8 40,784 29,186 41.6 TOTAL PICKUP 29,898 31,439 2.4 80,560 75,514 8.1 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT TRUCK 77,894 91,939 -8.8 217,204 230,863 -4.7 LX 642 270 156.1 1,921 826 135.6 GX 1,679 1,854 -2.5 4,885 5,239 -5.5 RX 7,737 8,603 -3.1 21,448 22,233 -2.3 TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT TRUCK 10,058 10,727 1.0 28,254 28,298 1.2 TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT TRUCK 87,952 102,666 -7.7 245,458 259,161 -4.0 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 192,791 213,820 -2.9 505,233 532,364 -3.8 TOTAL LEXUS 24,939 28,855 -6.9 66,515 73,491 -8.3 TOTAL TOYOTA 217,730 242,675 -3.4 571,748 605,855 -4.4 MEMO: DOM. COROLLA 21,889 30,233 -22.0 62,758 78,544 -19.0 DOM. CAMRY 39,421 34,420 23.3 103,974 82,254 28.1 DOM. PICKUP 29,898 31,439 2.4 80,560 75,514 8.1 DOM. RX 5,385 6,608 -12.2 14,867 15,229 -1.1 SELLING DAYS 26 28 76 77 TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 49,006 49,705 6.2 108,488 121,068 -9.2 LEXUS IMPORT CAR 14,881 18,128 -11.6 38,261 45,193 -14.2 TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT CARS 65,891 72,176 -1.7 179,541 180,433 0.8 TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 129,778 140,009 -0.2 326,290 346,694 -4.6 TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT LT TRUCK 32,509 44,861 -22.0 94,495 113,452 -15.6 LEXUS IMPORT LT TRUCK 4,673 4,119 22.2 13,387 13,069 3.8 TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT LT TRUCK 45,385 47,078 3.8 122,709 117,411 5.9 LEXUS NA BUILT LT TRUCK 5,385 6,608 -12.2 14,867 15,229 -1.1 TOTAL TOYOTA LT TRUCK 87,952 102,666 -7.7 245,458 259,161 -4.0 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 42,139 52,099 -12.9 120,724 132,643 -7.8 Memo: Lexus Sport Utility 10,058 10,727 1.0 28,254 28,298 1.2 SMALL VANS 12,631 13,071 4.1 34,299 34,959 -0.6 PICKUPS 29,898 31,439 2.4 80,560 75,514 8.1 * NORTH AMERICAN BUILT VEHICLES COROLLA 21,889 30,233 -22.0 62,758 78,544 -19.0 CAMRY 39,421 34,420 23.3 103,974 82,254 28.1 AVALON 4,581 7,523 -34.4 12,809 19,635 -33.9 SIENNA 12,631 13,071 4.1 34,299 34,959 -0.6 PICKUP 29,898 31,439 2.4 80,560 75,514 8.1 SEQUOIA 2,856 2,568 19.8 7,850 6,938 14.6 RX 5,385 6,608 -12.2 14,867 15,229 -1.1 TOTAL 116,661 125,862 -0.2 317,117 313,073 2.6 N.A. VEHICLES % OF TOTAL 53.6% 51.9% 55.5% 51.7% SELLING DAYS 26 28 76 77 DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE

American Honda March Sales Boosted by Record Car Sales April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release Fit sets all-time record, Civic sets monthly record TORRANCE, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted a March 2008 sales result of 138,734 Honda and Acura vehicles, an increase of 4.2 percent based on the daily selling rate,* the company announced today. March 2007 sales results included two additional selling days and totaled 143,392. Led by strong sales of the Accord, Civic and Fit, American Honda total car sales posted record monthly results of 83,214, an increase of 11.1 percent. Year-to-date, American Honda total vehicle sales reached 352,642, an increase of 0.9 percent. "The Honda product portfolio is adapting well to the current direction of the marketplace," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "People are clearly being more strategic with their money as parts of the economy seek balance and other parts adjust to record-high gasoline prices." The Honda Division posted March sales of 125,446 cars and light-trucks, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to year-ago results. Fit, up 73.8 percent to 6,835, eclipsed the previous all-time record of 6,450 set in August 2007. Civic, up 18.6 percent to 32,740, set a new March record, surpassing the previous mark of 30,037 set in 2000. Civic Hybrid sales leaped 44.3 percent to 3,769 to a new March record, beating the previous March record of 2,896 in 2005. Additional highlights include the Accord, up 6.8 percent to 36,214; the CR-V, up 3.9 percent to 18,974; and the Odyssey, up 3.4 percent to 13,261. Year-to-date, the Honda Division is up 2.8 percent to 315,102. The Acura Division posted total vehicle sales of 13,288, down 15.8 percent. The MDX luxury SUV was Acura's best-selling model, with March sales of 4,434. Year-to-date, Acura Division total vehicle sales reached 37,540. *The daily selling rate is calculated with 26 selling days for March 2008, versus 28 for March 2007. The year-to-date selling rate is calculated with 76 days through March 2008, versus 77 for 2007. All percentages contained in this press release represent the daily selling rate. For more information and downloadable high-resolution images of Honda and Acura vehicles, please visit http://www.hondanews.com or http://www.acuranews.com. Consumer information is available at http://www.honda.com and http://www.acura.com. American Honda Vehicle Sales For March 2008 Month-to-Date Year-to-Date March March DSR** March March DSR** 2008 2007 % Chg. 2008 2007 % Chg. American Honda Total 138,734 143,392 4.2% 352,642 354,208 0.9% Total Car Sales 83,214 80,633 11.1% 201,399 194,550 4.9% Total Truck Sales 55,520 62,759 -4.7% 151,243 159,658 -4.0% Honda Total Car Sales 76,117 70,856 15.7% 181,769 170,413 8.1% Honda Total Truck Sales 49,329 55,550 -4.4% 133,333 140,134 -3.6% Acura Total Car Sales 7,097 9,777 -21.8% 19,630 24,137 -17.6% Acura Total Truck Sales 6,191 7,209 -7.5% 17,910 19,524 -7.1% Domestic Car Sales * 60,958 65,194 0.7% 148,395 152,844 -1.6% Honda Division 56,689 59,425 2.7% 136,753 139,140 -0.4% Acura Division 4,269 5,769 -20.3% 11,642 13,704 -13.9% Domestic Truck Sales * 42,508 43,734 4.7% 114,980 112,719 3.3% Honda Division 36,317 36,525 7.1% 97,070 93,195 5.5% Acura Division 6,191 7,209 -7.5% 17,910 19,524 -7.1% Import Car Sales 22,256 15,439 55.2% 53,004 41,706 28.8% Honda Division 19,428 11,431 83.0% 45,016 31,273 45.8% Acura Division 2,828 4,008 -24.0% 7,988 10,433 -22.4% Import Truck Sales 13,012 19,025 -26.3% 36,263 46,939 -21.7% Honda Division 13,012 19,025 -26.3% 36,263 46,939 -21.7% MODEL BREAKOUTS BY DIVISION Honda Division Total 125,446 126,406 6.9% 315,102 310,547 2.8% Fit 6,835 4,235 73.8% 15,641 8,837 79.3% Accord * 36,214 36,506 6.8% 87,802 92,590 -3.9% Memo: Accord Hybrid 53 385 -85.2% 143 945 -84.7% Civic * 32,740 29,721 18.6% 77,532 68,140 15.3% Memo: Civic Hybrid 3,769 2,813 44.3% 7,322 6,520 13.8% S2000 328 393 -10.1% 794 845 -4.8% Odyssey * 13,261 13,805 3.4% 33,697 37,346 -8.6% Pilot * 10,168 14,339 -23.6% 31,424 34,081 -6.6% CR-V * 18,974 19,658 3.9% 50,684 47,572 7.9% Element * 3,207 3,741 -7.7% 8,030 10,126 -19.7% Ridgeline 3,719 4,007 0.0% 9,498 11,009 -12.6% Acura Division Total 13,288 16,986 -15.8% 37,540 43,661 -12.9% RSX 0 57 1 257 -99.6% TL * 4,269 5,769 -20.3% 11,642 13,704 -13.9% TSX 2,280 3,232 -24.0% 6,648 8,629 -21.9% RL 548 719 -17.9% 1,339 1,547 -12.3% MDX * 4,434 4,785 -0.2% 12,961 13,268 -1.0% RDX * 1,757 2,424 -21.9% 4,949 6,256 -19.9% Selling Days 26 28 76 77 * Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts. ** Daily Selling Rate

Hyundai Motor America Breaks March Record Set in 2007 April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced record sales of 42,796 for the month of March, a two percent increase over the same record-setting period last year. "We are very encouraged by our March results, especially considering the challenging market we are in," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "Our redesigned Sonata posted a solid seven percent increase over a year ago, while Accent, Elantra and Azera all saw double-digit growth compared with March of last year. We are cautiously optimistic and feel our brand is very well positioned to respond to the emerging spring selling season." 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 more than 790 dealerships nationwide. CARLINE MAR/2008 MAR/2007 CY2008 CY2007 ACCENT 3,938 3,427 10,214 8,272 SONATA 11,306 10,584 24,431 29,997 ELANTRA 11,505 10,343 23,870 22,832 TIBURON 829 1,247 2,071 2,903 SANTA FE 7,972 8,470 17,691 21,239 AZERA 2,922 2,395 5,706 5,864 TUCSON 2,427 3,982 6,013 9,694 ENTOURAGE 627 1,358 1,542 3,226 VERACRUZ 1,270 178 3,800 178 TOTAL 42,796 41,984 95,338 104,205

Mazda Announces March Sales for North America April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported U.S. sales of 32,929 vehicles, its best month since last year's best-ever March. Including the U.S., Canada and Mexico, total MNAO sales were 43,496 vehicles. Mazda Canada, Inc. and Mazda Motor de Mexico both reported best-ever March sales with increases of 11.7 percent and 12.0 percent respectively. Signaling the continuation of a shift in consumers' tastes to smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, the MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle reported its best-ever month, with sales of 2,758 units accounting for a 66.4 percent increase versus last year. Redesigned for 2008, the six-passenger MAZDA5 boasts more standard features, improved fuel economy and a new five-speed automatic transmission. Mazda's highly acclaimed CX-9 crossover SUV, which has taken home more than a dozen awards including North American Truck of the Year and Motor Trend's 2008 Sport/Utility of the Year, reported a 9.7 percent increase in sales with 2,679 units sold. On a calendar-year-to-date basis, Mazda sales in the U.S. were down 1.8 percent with 77,689 vehicles sold; MCI sales were up 10.4 percent with 19,597 vehicles sold; and MMdM sales were up 39.0 percent with 5,029 vehicles sold. "The weakening economy is causing a ripple effect that's hurting all industries, including automotive," said Jim O'Sullivan, President and CEO, MNAO. "As we close our fiscal year, I can look back and say it was a successful one for Mazda from a sales and product perspective. With the record sales we had last March, we knew this month was going to be tough -- now we need to focus on moving forward, keeping our heads down, and remembering that the car business isn't a sprint, it's a marathon." Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario; in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and in Puerto Rico by Mazda de Puerto Rico in San Juan. Mazda North American Operations - March 2008 Month-To-Date Year-To-Date March March % March March % 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change Mazda3 12,635 15,606 (19.0)% 27,107 31,927 (15.1)% Mazda5 2,758 1,657 66.4% 6,478 4,548 42.4% Mazda6 7,741 9,624 (19.6)% 19,601 20,173 (2.8)% MX-5 Miata 1,664 2,281 (27.0)% 3,248 4,373 (25.7)% RX-8 333 735 (54.7)% 912 1,731 (47.3)% Protege - - N/A - - N/A CX-7 3,396 4,221 (19.5)% 9,136 9,940 (8.1)% CX-9 2,679 2,443 9.7% 6,729 3,694 82.2% Tribute 1,568 941 66.6% 4,112 1,703 141.5% B-Series Truck 155 233 (33.5)% 366 867 (57.8)% MPV - 1 (100.0)% - 120 (100.0)% Total Vehicles CARS 25,131 29,903 (16.0)% 57,346 62,752 (8.6)% TRUCKS 7,798 7,839 (0.5)% 20,343 16,324 24.6% TOTAL 32,929 37,742 (12.8)% 77,689 79,076 (1.8)% MEMO: IMPORT CAR 17,390 20,279 (14.2)% 37,745 42,579 (11.4)% IMPORT TRUCK 6,075 6,665 (8.9)% 15,865 13,754 15.3% IMPORT TOTAL 23,465 26,944 (12.9)% 53,610 56,333 (4.8)% DOMESTIC CAR 7,741 9,624 (19.6)% 19,601 20,173 (2.8)% DOMESTIC TRUCK 1,723 1,174 46.8% 4,478 2,570 74.2% DOMESTIC TOTALS 9,464 10,798 (12.4)% 24,079 22,743 5.9% Note: MPV & Protege are discontinued vehicles.

Mitsubishi Motors Reports March Sales April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release CYPRESS, Calif., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors today announced total March 2008 sales of 10,750. -- Galant was the volume leader at 2,676, up 26.6% from last March's volume. -- This was Galant's best first quarter in three years. -- Lancer closed at 2,514, up 32.7% from last March's volume. -- This was also Lancer's best first quarter in three years. -- Overall Mitsubishi sales were off 14.2% for March compared to March 2007 sales of 12,536. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 480 dealers. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.

BMW Group Reports March Sales April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) sales down by 5.4 percent in March as expected, stronger increase in the second half of the year anticipated. WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) today reported March vehicle sales of 27,404, down 5.4 percent from the 28,980 vehicles sold in the same month of 2007. For the first quarter of 2008, BMW Group sales are down 9.2 percent, to 68,529 vehicles versus the 75,433 sold in the first three months of 2007. The results reflect BMW Group's expectations for the month. As planned and already communicated, BMW of North America expects a stronger increase in sales in the second half of the year. Sales will be driven by new products coming to market this year. Among others, this year sees the introduction of the BMW 1 Series Coupe and Convertible; BMW's X6 Sports Activity Coupe; BMW M3 Coupe, Sedan and Convertible; and the new twin-turbo charged Advanced Diesel engines for the 3 Series and the X5. MINI continues its success story in the U.S. with the launch of its third variant -- the all new MINI Clubman - which hit showrooms just last month. BMW Brand Sales BMW brand sales were down 8.7 percent, to 23,115 vehicles compared to 25,325 vehicles sold during March 2007. Year-to-date, BMW reported sales of 58,365 vehicles compared to the 67,360 reported in the same period a year ago, a decrease of 13.4 percent. BMW Automobile Sales Monthly sales of BMW brand automobiles increased 2.6 percent in March, to 19,231 versus 18,746 in 2007. During the first quarter of 2008, BMW automobile sales are down 10.6 percent to 46,153 versus 51,616 reported in the same period last year. BMW Sports Activity Vehicles Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles were down 41 percent for the month, to 3,884 vehicles compared to the 6,579 reported in March 2007. Year-to-date, BMW SAV sales are down 22.4 percent to 12,212 vehicles from 15,744 in 2007. MINI Brand Sales MINI USA reported a 17.3 percent increase in March sales, to 4,289 cars compared to 3,655 cars sold in the same period a year ago. MINI USA also reported sales of 10,164 for the first quarter of 2008, an increase of 25.9 percent over the 8,073 sold in the same period a year ago. Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, March 2008 March March % YTD YTD % 2008 2007 2008 2007 BMW brand 23,115 25,325 -8.7 58,365 67,360 -13.4 BMW passenger cars 19,231 18,746 2.6 46,153 51,616 -10.6 BMW light trucks (SAVs) 3,884 6,579 -41.0 12,212 15,744 -22.4 MINI brand 4,289 3,655 17.3 10,164 8,073 25.9 TOTAL Group 27,404 28,980 -5.4 68,529 75,433 -9.2 BMW Certified Pre-Owned CPO sales were up 22.5 percent in March, to 9,600 over the 7,838 reported in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the division reported sales of 25,224 automobiles, an increase of 32.7 percent, compared to the 19,008 vehicles reported in the first three months of 2007. BMW Group In America BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all Z4 models and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and the upcoming X6 Sport Activity Coupe. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 338 BMW passenger car centers, 335 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 142 BMW motorcycle retailers, 82 MINI passenger car dealers, and 30 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at: http://www.bmwgroupna.com http://www.bmwusa.com http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com http://www.miniusa.com http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com Journalist note: Information about the BMW Group and its products is available to journalists on-line at the BMW Group PressClub at the following address: http://www.press.bmwgroup.com. Broadcast quality video footage is available via The NewsMarket at http://www.thenewsmarket.com. Sales BMW of North America, LLC, March 2008 YTD YTD March 08 March 07 % March 08 March 07 % 1 Series 1496 0 1496 0 3 Series 11,226 11,259 -0.3% 27,013 33,193 -8.6% Z4 Roadster and Coupe 772 868 -11.1% 1,659 1,906 -3.0% 5 Series 3,677 4,315 -14.8% 10,890 11,128 -2.1% 6 Series 593 854 -30.6% 1,416 1,921 -26.3% 7 Series 1,467 1,450 1.2% 3,679 3,468 6.1% BMW passenger cars 19,231 18,746 2.6% 46,153 51,616 -10.6% X3 1,732 2,872 -39.7% 4,190 6,674 -37.2% X5 2,152 3,707 -41.9% 8,022 9,070 -11.6% BMW light trucks (SAVs) 3,884 6,579 -41.0% 12,212 15,744 -22.4% BMW brand 23,115 25,325 -8.7% 58,365 67,360 -13.4% Cooper Hardtop 2,752 2,940 -6.4% 7,167 6,566 9.2% Cooper Convertible 472 715 -34.0% 1,229 1,507 -18.4% Cooper Clubman 1,065 0 1,768 0 MINI brand 4,289 3,655 17.3% 10,164 8,073 25.9% TOTAL BMW of North America, LLC 27,404 28,980 -5.4% 68,529 75,433 -9.2%

Nissan North America Announces March Sales April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Link to Press Release NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 106,921 units in March, up 3.6 percent on a daily sales rate basis. NNA posted a sales increase of 3.0 percent for fiscal year 2007, ending March 31, 2008, versus FY06. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- Nissan-brand vehicles saw sales of 93,100 units in March, a 3.1 percent increase on a daily sales rate basis compared with March's 97,242 units sold. -- Nissan Division's volume for the 2007 fiscal year was 931,976 units, up 3.0 percent from the prior fiscal year. -- March was a record month for Altima Sedan, with sales of 27,085 units, and Altima Coupe, which sold 3,492 units. -- The Rogue crossover continued its sales growth, with 6,873 units sold. -- The Versa subcompact experienced a record March with sales of 8,192 units. -- Combined sales of Nissan cars posted their best ever month of sales, with 56,453 cars sold. INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS -- Infiniti sales rose 7.3 percent on a daily sales rate basis, with 13,821 units sold, compared with last March's 13,877 units. -- Infiniti ended the fiscal year with sales totaling 127,026, up 2.7 percent from 124,504 units a year ago. -- The G35 Sedan experienced its best month in the 2007 fiscal year, with sales of 5,805 units. -- The G37 Coupe posted an increase of 98.6 percent versus year-ago, on sales of 2,464 units. NNA INFORMATION -- Combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti of 106,921 marked an increase of 3.6 percent on a daily sales rate basis versus last March's sales of 111,119 units. -- Combined Nissan and Infiniti volume for the 2007 fiscal year was 1,059,002, up 3.0 percent versus last year's 1,035,003. 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 Monthly March March DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR 2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change Nissan Division Total 93,100 97,242 3.1 237,212 246,436 -2.5 Versa 8,192 6,573 34.2 19,509 16,195 22.0 Sentra 10,885 9,654 21.4 25,364 25,823 -0.5 Altima 31,409 27,521 22.9 76,407 74,029 4.6 Maxima 4,659 5,180 -3.1 12,996 13,597 -3.2 350Z 1,308 2,561 -45.0 3,271 5,258 -37.0 Total Car 56,453 51,489 18.1 137,547 134,902 3.3 Frontier 4,802 7,254 -28.7 13,527 17,210 -20.4 Titan 3,869 7,563 -44.9 11,355 18,847 -39.0 Xterra 3,141 5,705 -40.7 10,203 15,609 33.8 Pathfinder 4,132 6,323 -29.6 10,830 16,151 -32.1 Armada 1,941 3,682 -43.2 5,469 8,842 -37.3 Rogue 6,873 NA NA 17,531 NA NA Murano 9,710 11,822 -11.5 25,473 26,417 -2.3 Quest 2,179 3,404 -31.1 5,277 8,458 -36.8 Total Truck 36,647 45,753 -13.7 99,665 111,534 -9.5 North American Produced 75,209 82,859 -2.3 190,937 214,761 -9.9 Car 55,145 48,928 21.4 134,276 129,644 4.9 Truck 20,064 33,931 -36.3 56,661 85,117 -32.6 Import 17,891 14,383 34.0 46,275 31,675 48.0 Car 1,308 2,561 -45.0 3,271 5,258 -37.0 Truck 16,583 11,822 51.1 43,004 26,417 64.9 INFINITI DIVISION SALES Monthly March March DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR 2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change Infiniti Division Total 13,821 13,877 7.3 32,533 32,545 1.3 G Sedan 5,805 6,656 -6.1 13,260 15,322 -12.3 G Coupe 2,464 1,336 98.6 5,672 2,991 92.1 M 1,753 2,768 -31.8 4,757 6,265 -23.1 Q45 0 2 -100.0 0 15 -100.0 QX56 1,024 936 17.8 2,765 2,499 12.1 EX 1,452 NA NA 3,061 NA NA FX 1,323 2,179 -34.6 3,018 5,453 -43.9 Total Car 10,022 10,762 0.3 23,689 24,593 -2.4 Total Truck 3,799 3,115 31.3 8,844 7,952 12.7 COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES Monthly March March DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR 2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007 % Change TOTAL VEHICLE 106,921 111,119 3.6 269,745 278,981 -2.0 Total Car 66,475 62,251 15.0 161,236 159,495 2.4 Total Truck 40,446 48,868 -10.9 108,509 119,486 -8.0 Selling Days 26 28 76 77 *All numbers include Hawaii.