Justin Bimmer

I haven't read or seen anything that has made me go WOW from CES yet.

*Disclaimer* - This is my view and my view alone I think GM is going to announce that SAAB as a company is gone and Saab will be rolled into GME. It makes no sense to sell SAAB, especially when the only buyer still plans on having GM build the cars for them. I'm also guessing that the Swedish government has agreed to some terms to keep jobs in Sweden.

I think once next week hits, it will be an indicator as to what the next gen Impala and XTS will be based on.

I saw a tweet from a reliable source that Hamtramack MI may build some Impala replacements too because it may cost less than it would to build them in Canada.

Or SMK, both will be built on Zeta II along with Camaro. . .

I don't know why they would build EP-II at Oshawa when they already have 2 plants that can build it. Fairfax Kansas and Orion MI right?

I think SS is joking.

Satty I think Chrysler's sales break down like 1/2 fleet then 1/4 or more jeep and ram and some scraps of retail cars.

This is the perfect place to talk about CES

Good find on that! So if we take these numbers here is what I get for a rough number: December 2009 Fleet GM - 47,957 Toyota - 37,572 Ford - 62,655 Chrysler - 43,250

Do the backseats fold flat? Could it fit 3 male adults who want to go skiing?

Z06 we don't know what the other companies did in regards to fleet at the end of the year. I wouldn't be surprised if Toyota, Honda, and Ford all fleeted a bunch to make the end of the year look good.

I agree that CTC makes more sense for the car, but I can understand that Cadillac is trying to strengthen the brand with CTS as the leader into the future.

Mitsubishi Motors Ends the Year With Positive Sales Momentum CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced December 2009 sales of 4,355, an increase of 49 percent over November. "The improvement in December sales validates our renewed strategies and tactics," said Shinichi Kurihara, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America. "The input provided by our dealers' National Advisory Board has been instrumental in guiding our revised sales plans and actions, and will continue to do so as we collaborate to extend this sales momentum." December highlights included: * Every Mitsubishi model showed an increase in sales compared to the prior month (November 2009). * Lancer sales were up 13.9 percent compared to the prior month and up 16.9 percent compare to December 2008. * Outlander sales were up 81 percent compared to last month. It was Outlander's third highest monthly sales total in 2009, and sales were up 11.4 percent compared to December 2008. * December was Galant's second best sales month of 2009, up 162 percent compared to last month and up 32 percent compared to December of 2008. * Endeavor sales were up 15.9 percent compared to the prior month. * Lancer Sportback sales were up 5.8 percent compared to the prior month. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, and marketing operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 420 dealers. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.

Audi Rides Outstanding Year-End Sales to Strongest U.S. Imported Luxury Car Market Share Gain in 2009 HERNDON, Va., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- * Audi December sales jump 17.1%; U.S. market share gain expected to be largest in luxury car segment * December was the best month ever for the Audi Q5 and A5, best month of year for A3, A4, A6 and Q7 * Clean diesel TDI models make up 53% of A3 sales, 43% of Q7 sales Audi today reported December U.S. sales of 9,030 luxury performance cars and SUVs, a result that ensured Audi will show the biggest 2009 U.S. market share gain of any imported luxury car brand. December 2009 ranked as the sixth-best month and the third-best December for the Audi brand in the U.S. The December 2009 sales represent a 17.1% increase from year-earlier December sales of 7,712 vehicles. The strong 2009 December sales pace more than accounted for the two additional sales days in the latest selling period. Despite the economic turmoil that lingered throughout 2009, Audi sold 82,716 vehicles during the year compared to 87,760 in 2008. Audi expects its December 2009 U.S. imported luxury car share to wind up well ahead of the 7.8% share it registered in December 2008. For all of 2009, Audi expects to see its market share approach a record level of greater than 8% compared to 7.1% in 2008. "Audi clearly showed that it is the luxury brand on the move in 2009," said Johan de Nysschen, President, Audi of America. "The exceptional consumer response to the Audi Q5 crossover, the exhilarating R8 5.2 quattro, the all-new A5 and S5 Cabriolet models, and the all-new S4 performance sedan provided compelling proof of our progress." American consumers also showed last year a new appreciation for Audi TDI clean diesel technology, de Nysschen noted. By year-end, TDI models accounted for 43% of Q7 and 53% of A3 sales. Audi initially expected TDI models to make up 18-20% of the sales mix for the Q7 and A3 lines. December 2009 also saw the new Audi A3 TDI win the 2010 Green Car of the Year Award at the Los Angeles Auto Show. "We will look back at 2009 as a turning point for American understanding of the advantages provided by Audi TDI clean diesel technology, in terms of reduced fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions," de Nysschen said. Collectively, December sales ended the year on a high note for the Audi brand with two models setting all-time sales records and four more posting the strongest results of 2009. Achieving best months of all time were both the Q5 and A5 models. The crossover Q5 sold 1,717 units in December, surpassing the record set a month earlier in November. Meanwhile, the A5, which was recently named "2010 Best Luxury Car Resale Value" award winner by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, also experienced its strongest sales ever in December with 1,382 units sold. Several models, including the A3, A4, A6 and Q7, posted their best sales of the year in December. Audi has its sights set on significant sales stories heading into 2010, led by the arrival of the all-new A8 luxury performance sedan, which enjoyed a worldwide debut in Miami in late November and will go on sale in the fall of 2010 as a 2011 model. "With the new A8, American consumers will see Audi reshape the hierarchy at the top end of the luxury car sector," de Nysschen said. "The Audi brand's flagship vehicle will redefine the limits of technology and engineering among luxury vehicles. ABOUT AUDI Audi of America Inc. and its 270 dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. The Audi lineup is one of the freshest in the industry with 23 models, including 12 models launched during model years 2008 and 2009. Audi is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. In selling one million vehicles worldwide in 2008, AUDI AG recorded its 13th consecutive record year for sales growth. Visit www.audiusa.com or www.audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi vehicle and business issues. AUDI US SNAPSHOT ---------------- Dec-09 Dec-08 Dec-09 Dec-08 Yr/Yr % YTD YTD Yr/Yr % Model Line Actual Actual Change Actual Actual Change ---------- ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------- A3 572 361 58.4% 3,874 4,759 -18.6% A4 3,555 3,854 -7.8% 37,070 43,343 -14.5% A5 1,382 657 110.4% 9,800 6,282 56.0% A6 796 1,218 -34.6% 6,786 11,956 -43.2% A8 105 120 -12.5% 1,463 2,825 -48.2% Audi Q5 1,717 0 0.0% 13,790 0 0.0% Audi Q7 676 1,207 -44.0% 7,299 13,209 -44.7% R8 52 115 -54.8% 699 900 -22.3% TT 175 180 -2.8% 1,935 4,486 -56.9% Total Audi Sales 9,030 7,712 17.1% 82,716 87,760 -5.7% - A4 includes Audi A4 sedan, Avant, and RS models. - A5 includes Audi A5 coupe' and S5 coupe' models. - A6 includes Audi A6 sedan, S6 sedan and A6 Avant models. - A8 includes Audi A8 sedan, A8L sedan, and S8 sedan models. - TT includes Audi TT coupe' and TT roadster models

Toyota Reports December and 2009 Sales TORRANCE, Calif. (Jan. 5, 2010) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported December sales results of 187,860 units, an increase of 22.9 percent over the same period last year, on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 28 selling days in December 2009, compared to 26 selling days in December 2008, TMS sales were up 32.3 percent for the month, compared to the same period last year. For the year, TMS reported annual sales of 1,770,149 vehicles, a decrease of 20.2 percent from the same period in 2008, on a DSR basis. With 308 selling days in 2008 and 2009, annual sales were also down 20.2 percent on an unadjusted raw volume basis. Toyota Division recorded year-end sales of 1,554,174 vehicles, down 20.6 percent from the prior year. Lexus reported sales of 215,975 units in 2009, down 17 percent from 2008. Scion Division reported sales of 57,961 units for the year. “Emerging from the rollercoaster of 2009, the industry has gained positive momentum for a gradual recovery,” said Don Esmond, senior vice president of automotive operations, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. “Despite a tough market, TMS performed solidly, reaching its goal to grow market share. With Toyota continuing as the best-selling overall brand and Lexus as the best-selling luxury brand in America, we’re looking forward to a bright 2010.” Toyota Division Toyota Division reported December sales of 159,295 units, up 24.7 percent over December 2008. Toyota Division passenger cars recorded December sales of 98,122 units, up 34.6 percent over the year-ago month, with year-end sales of 996,431 units, down 17.4 percent from last year. For the year, passenger car sales were led by Camry and Camry Hybrid, which posted combined annual sales of 356,824 units. Corolla recorded 2009 sales of 296,874 units. The Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted year-end sales of 139,682 units. Venza reported sales of 54,410 units for the year. Toyota Division light trucks reported December sales of 61,173 units, up 11.7 percent over December 2008, with year-end sales of 557,743 units, down 25.7 percent from 2008. For the year, light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV with year-end sales of 149,088 units, up 8.8 percent over the same period last year. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined annual sales of 83,118 units. The Tundra full-size pickup recorded year-end sales of 79,385 units. The Tacoma mid-size pickup reported sales of 111,824 units for 2009. Sienna recorded year-end sales of 84,064 units. Scion reported December sales of 3,771 units, with year-end sales totaling 57,961 units. The Scion xB urban utility vehicle recorded year-end sales of 25,461 units. The tC sports coupe reported annual sales of 17,998 units. The XD posted sales of 14,499 units for the year. Lexus Division Lexus reported December sales of 28,565 units, up 13.5 percent over the year-ago month. Lexus passenger cars reported December sales of 15,862 units, up 27.6 percent over December 2008, with year-end sales of 112,745 units, down 25.6 percent from 2008. For the year, Lexus passenger car sales were led by the ES entry luxury sedan with year-end sales of 48,485 units. The IS entry luxury sport sedan recorded combined annual sales of 38,077 units. The HS entry luxury hybrid sedan recorded sales of 6,699 units for the year. Lexus Division light trucks reported December sales of 12,703 units, down 0.2 percent from the year-ago month, and year-end sales of 103,230 units, down 4.9 percent from last year. Lexus sales were led by the RX luxury utility vehicle in 2009, which posted combined year-end sales of 93,379 units, up 10.9 percent over the prior year. The RX 450h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 14,464 units for the year. TMS Hybrids In December, TMS posted sales of 17,964 hybrid vehicles, up 36.7 percent over December 2008. TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 195,545 units. Toyota Division posted December sales of 14,317 hybrids and year-end sales of 173,655 units. Lexus Division posted sales of 3,647 hybrids for the month and 21,890 units for the year. There were 28 selling days in December 2009, compared to 26 selling days in December 2008. There were 308 selling days in 2009 and 2008. *Unless otherwise noted, all percent change figures are reported on a daily selling rate basis.

Volkswagen of America Announces December Sales HERNDON, Va., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported December 2009 sales of 20,387 total units, representing a 16 percent increase over December 2008. December marks Volkswagen's sixth consecutive sales month above last year. The Jetta, Volkswagen of America's top selling nameplate, posted strong December results with 10,233 units, a 26.9 percent increase over December 2008. Volkswagen's clean diesel TDI models continue to perform especially well and accounted for over 20 percent of the brands total December sales with 4,378 units. Volkswagen's eye-catching four door coupe, the CC, performed extremely well once again, posting sales of 3,149 units. Also posting strong December results is Volkswagen's latest iteration of their original pocket rocket, the GTI, which is now in its sixth generation. GTI posted December results of 1,198 units, representing a 75.9 percent increase over December 2008. The CC and GTI exemplify what the Volkswagen Brand is all about -- affordable, fun-to-drive, and stylish German engineering. Volkswagen sold 213,454 total units for 2009, a decrease of 4.3 percent of the 223,128 units sold in 2008. Total Jetta sales for 2009 were 108,427 total units, representing an 11.3 percent increase over 2008. Validating the consumer shift to more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles, Volkswagen's line of clean diesel TDI models achieved strong sales results in 2009. Combined the Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Golf and Touareg TDI's sold 41,278 total units in 2009, representing approximately 20 percent of total sales. "December's performance was encouraging, as was the six consecutive months of sales growth that we have experienced. During those six months, Volkswagen sales increased 8.2 percent over the same period of last year," said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "2009 proved to be another extremely challenging year for the Automotive Industry. We are encouraged by the fact that we were able to continue to grow our market share throughout 2009 despite the extremely challenging market conditions," added Barnes. Volkswagen of America, Inc. Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. 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 Eos, Golf, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, CC, Tiguan, Touareg 2 and Routan through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. All 2009 Volkswagens come standard-equipped with Electronic Stabilization Program. This is important because the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com or www.media.vw.com to learn more. VW-US Snapshot December-09 December-08 Yr/Yr % Actual Actual change ------------ ------------ -------------- Rabbit/Golf 775 978 -20.8% GTI A5/A6 1,198 681 75.9% R32 - 124 -100.0% - --- Total Rabbit/GTI/R32 1,973 1,783 10.7% Jetta Sdn 7,863 6,815 15.4% SportWagen A5/A6 2,370 1,248 89.9% ----- ----- Total Jetta 10,233 8,063 26.9% New Beetle - Coupe 385 1,071 -64.1% - Convertible 292 561 -48.0% --- --- Total New Beetle 677 1,632 -58.5% Eos 450 446 0.9% Passat Sdn 592 2,134 -72.3% Wgn 208 398 -47.7% --- --- Total Passat 800 2,532 -68.4% CC 3,149 664 374.2% Tiguan 1,793 1,029 74.2% Touareg 479 529 -9.5% Routan 833 899 -7.3% --- --- ---- TOTAL 20,387 17,577 16.0% ----- ------ ------ ---- ----------YEAR-TO-DATE ------- December-09 December-08 YTD Actual YTD Actual Yr/Yr % change ------------ ------------ -------------- Rabbit/Golf 7,681 20,070 -61.7% GTI A5/A6 7,932 12,232 -35.2% R32 139 3,106 -95.5% --- ----- Total Rabbit/GTI/R32 15,752 35,408 -55.5% Jetta Sdn 90,208 91,436 -1.3% SportWagen A5/A6 18,219 6,025 202.4% ----- Total Jetta 108,427 97,461 11.3% New Beetle - Coupe 9,581 15,520 -38.3% - Convertible 4,504 10,957 -58.9% ------ Total New Beetle 14,085 26,477 -46.8% Eos 7,204 12,837 -43.9% Passat Sdn 8,824 24,375 -63.8% Wgn 2,314 5,659 -59.1% ----- Total Passat 11,138 30,034 -62.9% CC 23,872 2,105 1034.1% Tiguan 13,903 8,664 60.5% Touareg 4,392 6,755 -35.0% Routan 14,681 3,387 333.5% ------ ----- ----- TOTAL 213,454 223,128 -4.3% ----- ------- ------- ---- SOURCE Volkswagen of America, Inc

Hyundai Motor America Reports December and Full-year 2009 Sales Download image FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today announced December sales of 33,797, up more than 40 percent versus December 2008. For the full year, Hyundai reported 435,064 sales, up eight percent over the prior year total. Car of the Year Genesis set the tone for the month, recording an all-time, any-time, sales record in December. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091001/HYUNDAILOGO) "Our ability to outperform the general market, realize retail market share increases every single month during 2009, and achieve what we believe to be the biggest market share gain in the industry was a real feat during these difficult market conditions," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of national sales. "We are looking forward to 2010 and have reason to be optimistic," added Zuchowski. "Led by our strongest product lineup ever, highlighted by the all-new Tucson and all-new Sonata -- and more great products in the pipeline -- the ranking by the EPA as the most fuel-efficient car company in America, and the enhanced Hyundai Assurance program, it's clear that we're already off to a great start in 2010." For details about Hyundai Assurance please visit www.hyundaiusa.com. 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 powertrain 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 by more than 790 dealerships nationwide. CARLINE DEC/2008 DEC/2009 CY/2008 CY/2009 ------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ACCENT 1,833 4,149 50,431 68,086 ------ ----- ----- ------ ------ SONATA 6,593 10,485 117,357 120,028 ------ ----- ------ ------- ------- ELANTRA 2,635 5,763 94,720 103,269 ------- ----- ----- ------ ------- TIBURON 412 7 9,111 8,587 ------- --- --- ----- ----- SANTA FE 6,289 9,264 70,994 80,343 -------- ----- ----- ------ ------ AZERA 347 330 14,461 3,808 ----- --- --- ------ ----- TUCSON 874 903 19,027 15,411 ------ --- --- ------ ------ ENTOURAGE 3,065 11 8,470 3,433 --------- ----- --- ----- ----- VERACRUZ 949 531 11,004 10,210 -------- --- --- ------ ------ GENESIS 1,040 2,354 6,167 21,889 ------- ----- ----- ----- ------ TOTAL 24,037 33,797 401,742 435,064 ----- ------ ------ ------- -------

Mazda Reports December and Full-Year 2009 Sales IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported December 2009 sales of 18,255, up 1.6 percent versus December 2008, and the strongest single month of the last four. Full-year 2009 sales were 207,767, down 21.3 percent. There were 28 selling days in December 2009 compared to 26 in 2008, and 310 selling days in both 2008 and 2009. "Going in, we knew 2009 was going to be an extremely difficult year, and it lived up to its early billing all the way to the end," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO. "We reduced our fleet sales all year long to focus on long-term brand strength, residual values and profitability. With December coming in higher than last year, optimism is strong for a brighter 2010." The all-new 2010 MAZDA3 reported a sales increase in December of 1.5 percent with 7,981 units sold, and represented nearly half of all Mazdas sold in the U.S. during 2009. Mazda's crossover SUVs showed strong sales in December, with CX-7 reporting a sales increase of 120.5 percent for the month with 2,578 vehicles sold, while CX-9 reported sales of 2,637 units, an increase of 25.4 percent. Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) celebrated its best sales month ever. The company sold 3,115 vehicles, up 15 percent versus last December. December also marks the first month MMdM has reported sales of more than 3,000 units. For 2009, MMdM reported 18,914 total sales, accounting for a 14 percent decrease versus 2008. The all-new MAZDA3 and the CX-9 each recorded their best-ever sales months in December. Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) reported December sales of 4,261 units, down 5.5 percent compared to December 2008. Overall sales for 2008 were down 13.3 percent compared to overall 2008 sales, with 73,672 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. Mazda North American Operations - December 2009 Month-To-Date Year-To-Date ------------- ------------ December December % % MTD December December % % YTD 2009 2008 Change DSR 2009 2008 Change DSR -------- -------- ------ ----- -------- -------- ------ ----- Mazda3 7,981 7,864 1.5% (5.% 96,466 109,957 (12.3)% (12.3)% Mazda5 1,622 2,884 (43.% (47.% 18,488 22,021 (16.0)% (16.0)% Mazda6 2,596 3,088 (15.9)% (21.9)% 34,866 52,590 (33.7)% (33.7)% MX-5 Miata 464 299 55.2% 44.1% 7,917 10,977 (27.9)% (27.9)% RX-8 128 153 (16.3)% (22.3)% 2,217 3,368 (34.2)% (34.2)% CX-7 2,578 1,169 120.5% 104.8% 20,583 26,811 (23.2)% (23.2)% CX-9 2,637 2,103 25.4% 16.4% 21,132 26,100 (19.0)% (19.0)% Tribute 247 352 (29.% (34.% 5,525 10,806 (48.9)% (48.9)% B-Series Truck 2 53 (96.2)% (96.5)% 573 1,319 (56.6)% (56.6)% Total Vehicles --------- CARS 12,791 14,288 (10.5)% (16.9)% 159,954 198,913 (19.6)% (19.6)% TRUCKS 5,464 3,677 48.6% 38.0% 47,813 65,036 (26.5)% (26.5)% ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ------ TOTAL 18,255 17,965 1.6% (5.6)% 207,767 263,949 (21.3)% (21.3)% ====== ====== === ===== ======= ======= ===== ===== MEMO: ----- IMPORT CAR 10,195 11,200 (9.0)% 125,088 146,323 (14.5)% IMPORT TRUCK 5,215 3,272 59.4% 41,715 52,911 (21.2)% ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ------ IMPORT TOTAL 15,410 14,472 6.5% 166,803 199,234 (16.3)% DOMESTIC CAR 2,596 3,088 (15.9)% 34,866 52,590 (33.7)% DOMESTIC TRUCK 249 405 (38.5)% 6,098 12,125 (49.7)% --- --- ------ ----- ------ ------ DOMESTIC TOTALS 2,845 3,493 (18.6)% 40,964 64,715 (36.7)% ------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ------ Selling Days 28 26 310 310 -----

Kia Motors America Announces December Sales 2009 Sales Up 9.8 Percent; Company Achieves 15th Consecutive Year of Increased Market Share IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced December sales of 21,048 units, a 43.7-percent increase over the same month last year, and total 2009 sales of 300,063 units, a 9.8-percent increase over the same period last year. Kia small cars, including Rio, Forte, Forte Koup and Soul led the way in monthly sales volume. "In the midst of our largest commitment to the U.S. market ever, we have once again prevailed against difficult economic times and a down automotive industry by increasing our market share for the 15th consecutive year," said B.M. Ahn, group president and CEO of KMA and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia. "Our new and appealing design evolution paired with our core principles of quality, safety, value and technology will continue to boost our brand into the next decade." 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 launch of the all-new 2011 Sorento CUV, the official vehicle of the NBA and the first vehicle to be built(1) at the company's first U.S.-based manufacturing facilities in West Point, Georgia, will further enhance the lineup and is now arriving in dealerships. About Kia Motors America Kia Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 670 dealers throughout the United States. For 2009, KMA recorded its 15th consecutive year of increased U.S. market share. 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 - www.kia.com. For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com MONTH OF DECEMBER YEAR-TO-DATE ----------------- ------------ Model 2009 2008 2009 2008 ----- Rio 3,932 1,785 34,666 36,532 Spectra 65 2,720 47,114 68,465 Forte 4,903 n/a 26,328 n/a Optima 1,978 1,410 37,527 44,904 Amanti 62 194 3,704 3,614 Sportage 1,127 2,182 42,509 32,754 Sorento 3,136 3,087 24,460 29,699 Sedona 773 1,971 27,398 26,915 Rondo 1,236 1,056 14,206 28,645 Borrego 1,020 239 10,530 1,869 Soul 2,816 n/a 31,621 n/a Total 21,048 14,644 300,063 273,397 (1) U.S.- and globally sourced parts.

American Honda December Sales Up 15.6 Percent Annual sales led by Accord, Civic and CR-V TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today reported December monthly sales of 107,143, an increase of 15.6 percent on a daily selling-rate* basis. American Honda's 2009 annual vehicle sales totaled 1,150,784, a decline of 19.5 percent compared to 2008 results. Honda Division's December monthly sales of 96,568 represented an increase of 18.9 percent compared to 2008. Honda Division's 2009 annual sales of 1,045,061 decreased 18.6 percent compared to 2008. The top-three best-selling Honda models for 2009 were the Accord, 290,056; Civic, 259,722; and CR-V, 191,214. Accord monthly sales increased 17.3 percent for December to 28,238. Monthly Civic sales increased by 19.8 percent to 22,319. The CR-V, the country's best-selling SUV in 2008 and 2009, increased sales by 24.5 percent to 18,686 for a new December sales record. Additional models with monthly sales gains included the Pilot, up 26.6 percent to 9,184, and the Odyssey, up 19.8 percent to 8,966. "The good news is that the market appears to be stabilizing and we have more reasons for optimism in 2010," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. "There seems to be light at the end of the tunnel; let's hope it's not another train coming, but rather, brighter days ahead." The Acura Division's year-end sales totaled 105,723, down 26.8 percent. December Acura sales totaled 10,575, down 8.1 percent. The TL led the division with annual sales of 33,620, followed closely by the MDX with sales of 31,178. December TSX sales increased 17.9 percent to 2,926. December RDX sales increased 4.4 percent to 1,283. The much-anticipated Acura ZDX four-door sports coupe made its sales debut in the second half of the month. *The annual Daily Selling Rate (DSR) is calculated with 308 days for 2009 and 2008. December 2009 included 28 selling days versus 26 selling days for 2008. All percentages represent DSR. For more information or downloadable high-resolution images of Honda and Acura vehicles, please visit Hondanews.com for Honda and Acuranews.com for Acura. Consumer information is available at Honda.com for Honda and Acura.com for Acura. American Honda Vehicle Sales For December 2009 Month-to-Date Year-to-Date December December DSR** December December DSR** 2009 2008 % Chg. 2009 2008 % Chg. ---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------ American Honda Total 107,143 86,085 15.6% 1,150,784 1,428,765 -19.5% ----- Total Car Sales 61,020 50,918 11.3% 700,214 877,703 -20.2% Total Truck Sales 46,123 35,167 21.8% 450,570 551,062 -18.2% Honda Total Car Sales 54,706 44,762 13.5% 635,901 794,421 -20.0% Honda Total Truck Sales 41,862 30,643 26.9% 409,160 489,840 -16.5% Acura Total Car Sales 6,314 6,156 -4.8% 64,313 83,282 -22.8% Acura Total Truck Sales 4,261 4,524 -12.5% 41,410 61,222 -32.4% Domestic Car Sales * 51,010 40,642 16.5% 551,357 661,736 -16.7% ----------- Honda Division 47,843 37,035 20.0% 517,737 614,970 -15.8% Acura Division 3,167 3,607 -18.5% 33,620 46,766 -28.1% Domestic Truck Sales * 44,660 30,629 35.4% 412,787 444,263 -7.1% ------------- Honda Division 40,399 26,105 43.7% 371,377 383,041 -3.0% Acura Division 4,261 4,524 -12.5% 41,410 61,222 -32.4% Import Car Sales 10,010 10,276 -9.5% 148,857 215,967 -31.1% --------- Honda Division 6,863 7,727 -17.5% 118,164 179,451 -34.2% Acura Division 3,147 2,549 14.6% 30,693 36,516 -15.9% Import Truck Sales 1,463 4,538 -70.1% 37,783 106,799 -64.6% ----------- Honda Division 1,463 4,538 -70.1% 37,783 106,799 -64.6% -------- ----- ----- ------ ------ ------- ------ MODEL BREAKOUTS BY DIVISION Honda Division Total 96,568 75,405 18.9% 1,045,061 1,284,261 -18.6% ----- ------ ------ ----- --------- --------- ------ Fit 4,570 5,039 -15.8% 67,315 79,794 -15.6% Accord * 28,238 22,348 17.3% 290,056 372,789 -22.2% Memo: Accord Hybrid 0 1 1 198 -99.5% Memo: Accord Cross- tour*** 2,079 0 2,564 0 Civic * 22,319 17,302 19.8% 259,722 339,289 -23.5% Memo: Civic Hybrid 471 1,036 -57.8% 15,119 31,297 -51.7% S2000 19 72 -75.5% 795 2,538 -68.7% Insight 1,639 0 20,572 0 FCX 0 0 0 6 FCX Clarity 0 1 5 5 0.0% ----------- --- --- --- --- ---- Odyssey * 8,966 6,950 19.8% 100,133 135,493 -26.1% Pilot * 9,184 6,735 26.6% 83,901 96,746 -13.3% CR-V * 18,686 13,933 24.5% 191,214 197,279 -3.1% Element * 1,426 1,336 -0.9% 14,884 26,447 -43.7% Ridgeline 1,521 1,689 -16.4% 16,464 33,875 -51.4% --------- ----- ----- ------ ------ ------ ------ Acura Division Total 10,575 10,680 -8.1% 105,723 144,504 -26.8% ----- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- ------ RSX 0 0 0 1 TL * 3,167 3,607 -18.5% 33,620 46,766 -28.1% TSX 2,926 2,304 17.9% 28,650 31,998 -10.5% RL 221 245 -16.2% 2,043 4,517 -54.8% -- --- --- ------ ----- ----- ------ MDX * 2,899 3,383 -20.4% 31,178 45,377 -31.3% ZDX * 79 0 79 0 RDX * 1,283 1,141 4.4% 10,153 15,845 -35.9% --- ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ------ Selling Days 28 26 308 308 * Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts. Accord includes Crosstour, Hybrid. ** Daily Selling Rate *** Accord Crosstour sales are recorded in Honda total truck sales and Honda domestic truck sales.

Nissan North America Announces December Sales Nissan & Infiniti Sales Up 18.2 Percent; 2010 Among Most-Active, New-Vehicle Launch Years FRANKLIN, Tenn., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported December 2009 sales of 73,404 units versus 62,101 units a year earlier, an increase of 18.2 percent. Nissan Division sales rose 19.4 percent for the month, while sales of Infiniti vehicles were 10.1 percent higher than a year before. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080506/NISSANWORDMARKLOGO ) For calendar year 2009, combined Nissan and Infiniti sales totaled 770,103 vehicles, compared with 951,350 vehicles sold in 2008, a 19.1 percent decline. "The industry is coming out of a very tough year; it's good to see 2009 behind us," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, NNA. "Despite the huge challenges and uncertainties of last year, combined Nissan and Infiniti market share set a record in 2009. And looking ahead, we're encouraged by some signs of economic improvement. Showroom traffic is building and consumer confidence is rising. "For Nissan and Infiniti, fiscal year 2010 promises to be one of our most-active, new-vehicle launch years in recent history as we introduce eight new vehicles in the U.S. market, including the Nissan LEAF battery-electric car," Carolin said. "We're anticipating great receptions for all of our vehicles." NNA INFORMATION * Combined Nissan and Infiniti sales of 73,404 units in December 2009 were 18.2 percent higher than December sales a year before of 62,101 units. * To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. December had 28 selling days, compared with 26 selling days in December a year before. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS * Nissan Division posted sales of 64,296 units in December compared with 53,829 units sold in December 2008, a 19.4 percent increase. * Nissan Versa sales in December set a record for the month at 6,809 units, a 32.5 percent increase over December 2008 sales. * Other Nissan models with double-digit, year-over-year sales increases in December were Maxima (59.5 percent), Z (63 percent), Frontier (113.1 percent), Xterra (14.9 percent), Pathfinder (49.2 percent) and Armada (75.8 percent). * For calendar year 2009, Rogue set a record of 77,222 sales, a 7.2 percent increase over 2008, and sales of Maxima and Z saw increases of 13.3 percent and 26.9 percent, respectively, compared with calendar year 2008 sales. INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS * Infiniti sales for December 2009 were 9,108 units, up 10.1 percent from the 8,272 units sold in the same month a year earlier. * Infiniti EX sales set a December record with 901 units sold, a 2.7 percent increase over the 877 units sold in December 2008. * December sales of the Infiniti QX56 full-size luxury sport-utility vehicle rose 205.4 percent to 1,136 vehicles compared with December 2008 sales of 372 units. * Sales of the G37 Coupe totaled 1,626 units in December, a 54.4 percent increase over the same month in 2008, and FX sales were up 29.4 percent, to 1,096 units, compared with December 2008 sales of 847 vehicles. In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and increasing recycling. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissanusa.com and http://www.nissandriven.com/www.infinitiusa.com. NISSAN DIVISION --------------- December December Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2009 2008 % chg 2009 2008 % chg ---- ---- ----- ---- ---- ----- Nissan Division Total 64,296 53,829 19.4 689,014 838,361 -17.8 --------------------- ------ ------ ---- ------- ------- ----- Versa 6,809 5,138 32.5 82,906 85,182 -2.7 ----- ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ---- Sentra 6,192 5,766 7.4 82,706 99,797 -17.1 ------ ----- ----- --- ------ ------ ----- Cube 3,057 0 n/a 21,471 0 n/a ---- ----- --- --- ------ --- --- Altima 18,643 17,311 7.7 203,568 269,668 -24.5 ------ ------ ------ --- ------- ------- ----- Maxima 5,420 3,399 59.5 53,351 47,072 13.3 ------ ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ---- 350/370Z 924 567 63.0 13,117 10,337 26.9 -------- --- --- ---- ------ ------ ---- GT-R 119 149 -20.1 1,534 1,730 -11.3 ---- --- --- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total Car 41,164 32,330 27.3 458,653 513,786 -10.7 --------- ------ ------ ---- ------- ------- ----- Frontier 2,988 1,402 113.1 28,415 44,997 -36.9 -------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ----- Titan 2,148 2,124 1.1 19,042 34,053 -44.1 ----- ----- ----- --- ------ ------ ----- Xterra 1,864 1,622 14.9 16,455 33,579 -51.0 ------ ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ----- Pathfinder 2,314 1,551 49.2 18,341 33,555 -45.3 ---------- ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ----- Armada 1,638 932 75.8 9,903 15,685 -36.9 ------ ----- --- ---- ----- ------ ----- Rogue 6,551 6,916 -5.3 77,222 73,053 5.7 ----- ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ --- Murano 5,502 6,461 -14.8 52,546 71,401 -26.4 ------ ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ----- Quest 127 491 -74.1 8,437 18,252 -53.8 ----- --- --- ----- ----- ------ ----- Total Truck 23,132 21,499 7.6 230,361 324,575 -29.0 ----------- ------ ------ --- ------- ------- ----- North American produced 48,143 39,736 21.2 523,124 681,840 -23.3 -------------- ------ ------ ---- ------- ------- ----- Car 37,064 31,614 17.2 422,531 501,719 -15.8 --- ------ ------ ---- ------- ------- ----- Truck 11,079 8,122 36.4 100,593 180,121 -44.2 ----- ------ ----- ---- ------- ------- ----- Import 16,153 14,093 14.6 165,890 156,521 6.0 ------ ------ ------ ---- ------- ------- --- Car 4,100 716 472.6 36,122 12,067 199.3 --- ----- --- ----- ------ ------ ----- Truck 12,053 13,377 -9.9 129,768 144,454 -10.2 ----- ------ ------ ---- ------- ------- ----- INFINITI DIVISION ----------------- December December Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2009 2008 % chg 2009 2008 % chg ---- ---- ----- ---- ---- ----- Infiniti Division Total 9,108 8,272 10.1 81,089 112,989 -28.2 ----------------- ----- ----- ---- ------ ------- ----- G Sedan 3,541 3,929 -9.9 32,357 44,969 -28.0 ------- ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ----- G Coupe 1,626 1,053 54.4 14,817 19,212 -22.9 ------- ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ----- M 808 1,194 -32.3 8,501 15,618 -45.6 --- --- ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- QX56 1,136 372 205.4 6,440 7,657 -15.9 ---- ----- --- ----- ----- ----- ----- EX 901 877 2.7 7,950 12,873 -38.2 --- --- --- --- ----- ------ ----- FX 1,096 847 29.4 11,024 12,660 -12.9 --- ----- --- ---- ------ ------ ----- Total Car 5,975 6,176 -3.3 55,675 79,799 -30.2 --------- ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ----- Total Truck 3,133 2,096 49.5 25,414 33,190 -23.4 ----------- ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ----- NISSAN & INFINITI ----------------- December December Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2009 2008 % chg 2009 2008 % chg ---- ---- ----- ---- ---- ----- TOTAL VEHICLE 73,404 62,101 18.2 770,103 951,350 -19.1 ------------- ------ ------ ---- ------- ------- ----- Total Car 47,139 38,506 22.4 514,328 593,585 -13.4 --------- ------ ------ ---- ------- ------- ----- Total Truck 26,265 23,595 11.3 255,775 357,765 -28.5 ----------- ------ ------ ---- ------- ------- ----- Selling days 28 26 308 308 ------------ --- --- --- --- * All numbers include Hawaii

Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Post Sales Gains Retail Sales of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Up 13 Percent GM Retail Market Share Increased Two Share Points in Q4 vs. Q3 U.S. Dealer Inventory Reaches 385,000 – Lowest Year-End Level on Record DETROIT – GM dealers in the U.S. reported 160,996 retail deliveries in December – a 7 percent increase compared to last year, and a 50 percent increase over last month. Retail sales of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac brands were 146,419 – up 13 percent for the month. In total, GM dealers in the U.S. delivered 208,511 vehicles in December. This represents a total sales decline of 6 percent from the previous year, driven primarily by declines in fleet sales (33 percent) and in sales of non-core brands (55 percent). “The fact that our retail market share has increased two full points from the third to fourth quarters demonstrates that we are strengthening our brands,” said Susan Docherty, GM vice president, U.S. Sales. “We are delivering a healthier sales mix and earning consumer confidence through our launch vehicles such as Chevy Equinox and Camaro, Buick LaCrosse, GMC Terrain and Cadillac SRX.” In 2009, GM dealers delivered 2,084,492 vehicles, down 30 percent compared with 2008. “The year-over-year comparison reflects a 38 percent reduction in fleet, reduced overall incentive spending and the orderly wind-down of the Pontiac and Saturn brands,” Docherty said. “Our sell-down of Pontiac and Saturn inventory is 10 months ahead of schedule and we only have about 1,700 vehicles left – 800 Pontiacs and 900 Saturns. This shows real progress in our action plans.” Other December Key Facts: • Retail sales of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac brands were 13 percent higher than in 2008 – achieved with 47 percent less inventory than last year • Chevrolet retail sales were up 14 percent – driven by strong sales of Camaro (7,518 sales – segment leader for fifth straight month), Traverse (up 92 percent), Malibu (up 34 percent) and Equinox (up 137 percent) • Buick retail sales were up 32 percent compared with a year ago on the continued strength of LaCrosse (up 370 percent) and Enclave (up 37 percent) • GMC retail sales were up 4 percent vs. December 2008 on strong Acadia sales (up 49 percent) and Terrain (up 197 percent vs. the vehicle it replaced, Pontiac Torrent) • Cadillac retail sales were up 7 percent, led by the 2010 SRX, with sales 357 percent higher than a year ago (4,880 vs. 1,069) • December month-end dealer inventory of 385,000 – the lowest year-end level on record • Total GM crossover retail sales were up 67 percent “The year 2009 was a watershed year for us in many ways. From our dealer restructuring to our focus on Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC, we have made the difficult but necessary decisions to position our new company for success,” Docherty added. “We’re looking forward to 2010 as a year when the economy continues a modest recovery, industry sales begin to improve and our outstanding new products build additional sales momentum.” “May the Best Car Win” Campaign – 60-Day Money Back Guarantee GM's 60-day money-back guarantee and “May the Best Car Win” message demonstrated confidence in Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac and improved consumer consideration. “Americans have given our cars, crossovers and trucks a strong vote of confidence, and we take that very seriously,” Docherty said. “We’ve listened to those who’ve returned their vehicles to help us continue designing and building products our customers deserve.” More than 419,000 vehicles have been sold during the campaign and results show that almost all customers chose to keep their vehicles. Just 310 customers have returned their vehicles – approximately 0.007 percent of all eligible vehicles sold. MORE Other Brands Sold 14,687 Total Vehicles in December GM’s wind-down of non-core brands has been orderly and is now 10 months ahead of schedule. These brands represented 9 percent of retail sales in December, compared with 15 percent in May 2009. Inventories for the combined brands totaled 5,123 units at December month-end, representing a 95 percent decrease compared to the end of May 2009 (112,141 units). Month-End Inventories of Non-Core Brands (May – Dec, 2009): May 2009 Dec 2009 % Reduction Pontiac 70,876 796 99 % Saturn 32,647 916 97 % Saab 4,579 1,235 73 % HUMMER 4,039 2,176 46 % Management Discussion of December Sales Results “Increasingly, we are seeing signs of a global economic recovery,” said Mike DiGiovanni, executive director, Global Market and Industry Analysis. “In the U.S., with firm used car prices, low interest rates and an improving economic outlook we expect industry sales to improve after a dismal 2009 performance.” U.S. Economy • Overall, economic leading indicators point to a continuing recovery in 2010, although risks remain. • Job losses slowed significantly in November, and the unemployment rate dropped from 10.2% to 10%. However, this is still high by historical standards. • Although consumer confidence improved in December to the second highest level in 2009, it is likely to stay tepid due to the high unemployment rate. • Housing market is mixed. Although existing home sales are surging, new home sales and home prices have softened recently. • Manufacturing sector continues to expand due to depleted inventory and better than expected holiday sales. U. S. Auto Industry • The U.S. December 2009 SAAR is estimated to be approximately the same as November – 11.0 to 11.2 million (total industry estimate) – resulting in total vehicle sales of 10.6 million for the entire 2009 CY, the lowest since 1982. • Based on the strengthening U.S. economy, 2010 CY sales are projected to rise to between 11.0 to 12.0 million. GM North America Production Units 000s Car Truck Total 2009 December 67 112 179 Units O/(U) prior year (38) (32) (70) % change O/(U) prior year (36%) (22%) (28%) 2009 Q4 236 382 618 Units O/(U) prior year (129) (68) (197) % 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 January 4, 2010 149 236 385 Units O/(U) prior year (248) (239) (487) % change O/(U) prior year (63%) (50%) (56%) Units O/(U) prior month (20) (34) (53) % change O/(U) prior month (12%) (12%) (12%) January 2, 2009 397 475 872 December 1, 2009 168 270 438