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. General Motors sales down 6% over December 2008 Sales decrease due to 33% fewer fleet sales 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 December 2009 Sales General Motors - 208,511 Toyota Motor Sales of America - 187,860 Ford Motor Company - 179,017 American Honda - 107,143 Chrysler Group LLC - 86,523 Nissan Motor - 73,404 Hyundai Motor America - 33,797 Subaru of America - 23,074 Kia North America - 21,048 Volkswagen of America - 20,387 Daimler AG - 20,025 Mazda North America - 18,255 Audi - 9,030 Mitsubishi Motors - 4,355 Blue = year over year gain Red = year over year loss

Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Sets Record Sales MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported December sales of 20,025 vehicles, its highest monthly volume of the year, bringing the company's total 2009 volume to 190,604 and narrowing the gap versus last year to 15.3 percent. Ernst Lieb, president and CEO of MBUSA said: "The strong finish to a year marked by challenges on every front, underscores the customer confidence in the Mercedes-Benz brand and the unstinting efforts we have undertaken in partnership with our retail network to provide an unparalleled ownership experience." The C-Class - the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers - was the volume leader for the year with sales of 52,427 vehicles, a 27.7 percent decrease from last year. The all-new, 9th generation E-Class, launched in late June, bucked the industry sales trend by increasing its volume year-over year by 11.7 percent (43,072 versus last year's 38,576). Rounding out the top three volume lines was the popular M-Class SUV which recorded a 21 percent increase in December, bringing the annual volume to 25,799. Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,098 vehicles in December 2009. This boosted the MBCPO year-end total to 71,886 units, an 11.2 percent increase over the annual sales record set last year. Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the sales, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse line-up in the luxury segment with 12 model lines ranging from the sporty C-Class to the flagship S-Class sedans and CL coupes. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com and www.maybachusa.com Accredited journalists and editors can access press materials by registering at www.media.mbusa.com and www.media.maybachusa.com. MERCEDES-BENZ USA ----------------- Sales -- December 2009 ---------------------- Model Dec '09 Dec '08 Monthly % YTD 2009 YTD 2008 Yearly % ----- ------- ------- --------- -------- -------- -------- C-CLASS 4,849 6,090 -20.4% 52,427 72,471 -27.7% ------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ----- E-CLASS 5,437 3,464 57.0% 43,072 38,576 11.7% ------- ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ---- S-CLASS 1,165 1,075 8.4% 11,199 17,787 -37.0% ------- ----- ----- --- ------ ------ ----- CL-CLASS 53 147 -63.9% 1,220 2,733 -55.4% -------- --- --- ----- ----- ----- ----- SL-CLASS 245 263 -6.8% 4,025 5,464 -26.3% -------- --- --- ---- ----- ----- ----- CLK-CLASS 219 1,047 -79.1% 7,150 10,844 -34.1% --------- --- ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- SLK-CLASS 117 285 -58.9% 2,566 4,941 -48.1% --------- --- --- ----- ----- ----- ----- CLS-CLASS 87 569 -84.7% 2,527 5,775 -56.2% --------- --- --- ----- ----- ----- ----- R-CLASS 171 539 -68.3% 2,825 7,733 -63.5% ------- --- --- ----- ----- ----- ----- M-CLASS 3,343 2,761 21.1% 25,799 34,320 -24.8% ------- ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ----- G-CLASS 73 128 -43.0% 662 931 -28.9% ------- --- --- ----- --- --- ----- GL-CLASS 1,894 2,139 -11.5% 15,012 23,328 -35.6% -------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ----- GLK-CLASS 2,372 - - 21,944 - - --------- ----- --- --- ------ --- --- SLR - - 110 106 3.8% --- --- --- --- --- --- Maybach - - 66 119 -44.5% ------- --- --- --- --- ----- GRAND TOTAL 20,025 18,507 8.2% 190,604 225,128 -15.3% ----------- ------ ------ --- ------- ------- -----

Subaru of America Announces Record Breaking Sales Year -- Best December Ever Closes Record 2009 in Style -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced a record breaking sales year as the company sold 216,652 units in 2009, an increase of 15-percent. This breaks the previous sales record of 200,703 units sold in 2006. The also marks a record sales month for December 2009 as the company sold 23,074 units - an increase of 33-percent - versus 17,287 units sold in December 2008. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO ) "December represented another record month for Subaru, capping off the best year in the history of the company, in both sales and market share," said Tim Colbeck, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "I also believe Subaru is well-positioned to continue its success into 2010. We have the right products, marketing and dealer network providing us with a strong foundation for future growth." Dec-09 Dec-08 % chg YTD Dec-09 YTD Dec-08 % chg Legacy 3,620 1,824 98% 30,974 22,605 37% Outback 8,376 4,067 106% 55,356 44,271 25% Impreza 3,647 4,192 -13% 46,611 49,098 -5% Forester 7,223 6,499 11% 77,781 60,748 28% Tribeca 208 705 -70% 5,930 10,975 -46% Total** 23,074 17,287 33% 216,652 187,699 15% **2008 total does not include 2 Baja sales in 2008 "We really owe this tremendous success to both our retailers and employees, who executed the business plans we set in place," said Thomas J. Doll, EVP and COO of Subaru of America, Inc. "Along with our vision and their belief in the Subaru brand, they helped make that vision a reality," Doll continued.

Ford Caps 2009 With 33 Percent Sales Increase, First Full-Year Market Share Gain Since 1995 DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- * Ford, Lincoln and Mercury December sales up 33 percent versus a year ago; highest sales month since May 2008 * Ford posts first full-year market share gain since 1995; December marks the 14th time in 15 months that Ford increased retail market share * Record December sales delivered for Fusion (up 83 percent) and Escape (up 75 percent) ; Fusion sets new full-year sales record (180,671); Escape full-year sales (173,044) second best ever * Ford's F-Series tops best-seller lists again with December sales of 48,209 (up 16 percent) and full-year sales of 413,625; F-Series has been the best-selling truck in America for 33 years in a row and the best-selling vehicle, car or truck, for 28 years in a row * New products drive Ford's brand favorability and purchase consideration to record highs Higher sales in every product category and for every brand propelled Ford to a 33 percent sales increase in December versus a year ago. Ford cars were up 42 percent, crossovers were up 51 percent, sport utilities were up 33 percent, and trucks and vans were up 18 percent. Among brands, Ford sales were up 37 percent, Lincoln sales were up 16 percent and Mercury sales were up 6 percent. "Ford's plan is working," said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing Sales and Service. "Customer consideration continues to grow for our high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles. In 2010, we will introduce an even higher number of new products, giving customers more reasons to Drive One." Every consumer metric about the Ford brand - including favorable opinion, consideration, shopping and intention to buy - ended the year at record levels. In fact, favorable opinion is up more than 20 percent from the beginning of the year, and intention to buy Ford increased more than 30 percent. "People increasingly are discovering that the Ford difference is the strength of our products, particularly our leadership in quality, fuel efficiency, safety, smart technologies and value," said Czubay. Ford, Lincoln and Mercury December sales totaled 179,017, up 33 percent versus a year ago. Full-year sales totaled 1.62 million, down 15 percent. Ford estimates its full-year 2009 U.S. total market share was about 15 percent - about 1 percentage point higher than in 2008. This marks the company's first full-year U.S. market share increase since 1995. Ford also has improved its retail market share 14 times in the last 15 months. Sales Highlights * Ford Fusion, recently named Motor Trend's Car of the Year, posted a December sales increase of 83 percent and set new December (18,852) and full-year (180,671) sales records. Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan are the most fuel-efficient mid-size sedans in America. * Ford Taurus sales totaled 7,256 for the month, up 110 percent versus a year ago. Since the introduction of the all-new model in August, Taurus sales are nearly 90 percent higher than a year ago. * Ford Mustang sales were up 62 percent in December, and Ford Focus sales increased 22 percent. Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ were each up 5 percent. * Crossover utilities also posted strong sales increases. In 2009, the Ford brand was the top-selling brand of crossovers in the U.S., led by the Ford Escape. Escape set a December sales record (19,156), up 75 percent versus a year ago. For the full year, Escape sales totaled 173,044, the second-best sales year ever. Ford Edge sales were up 59 percent, and Ford Flex sales were up 73 percent. The all-new Lincoln MKT posted its highest sales to date (858). * Ford's F-Series truck had its best sales month since March 2008. F-Series sales in December were 48,209 (up 16 percent), bringing the full-year total to 413,625. F-Series has been America's best-selling truck for 33 years in a row and America's best-selling vehicle, car or truck, for 28 years in a row. In 2009, F-Series increased its leadership position among full-size pickups with a 4 percentage-point gain in segment share. * Transit Connect, Ford's new versatile, fuel-efficient small commercial van, had its best sales month (1,992) since August. * Ford's new EcoBoost engine technology and hybrid vehicles are winning customers, too. December was the best sales month for EcoBoost (1,662), and total EcoBoost sales since introduction now total 4,973. The conquest rate for the Taurus SHO is 60 percent. EcoBoost provides customers up to 20 percent improvement in fuel economy and a 15 percent reduction in emissions versus larger-displacement engines. EcoBoost is standard on the Taurus SHO and available on the Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT. * December sales of hybrid vehicles totaled 2,843, up 147 percent versus a year ago. Ford hybrid models include the Ford Fusion, Ford Escape, Mercury Milan and Mercury Mariner. For the full year, Ford hybrid sales totaled 33,502, a new record and up 72 percent versus a year ago. 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 ( F) Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 200,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com. FORD MOTOR COMPANY DECEMBER 2009 U.S. SALES ------------------------------------------- December % Year-To-Date % -------- ------------ 2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change ---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------ Sales By Brand Ford 159,169 116,188 37.0 1,445,742 1,687,731 -14.3 Lincoln 10,467 9,053 15.6 82,847 107,295 -22.8 Mercury 9,381 8,873 5.7 92,299 120,248 -23.2 ----- ----- ------ ------- Total Ford, Lincoln and Mercury 179,017 134,114 33.5 1,620,888 1,915,274 -15.4 Volvo 5,638 4,953 13.8 61,435 73,102 -16.0 ----- ----- ------ ------ Total Ford Motor Company 184,655 139,067 32.8 1,682,323 1,988,376 -15.4 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Sales By Type Cars 61,195 43,087 42.0 595,671 671,965 -11.4 Crossover Utility Vehicles 39,056 25,822 51.3 359,116 366,293 -2.0 Sport Utility Vehicles 14,550 10,910 33.4 97,071 158,994 -38.9 Trucks and Vans 64,216 54,295 18.3 569,030 718,022 -20.8 ------ ------ ------- ------- Total Trucks 117,822 91,027 29.4 1,025,217 1,243,309 -17.5 ------- ------ --------- --------- Total Vehicles 179,017 134,114 33.5 1,620,888 1,915,274 -15.4 FORD BRAND DECEMBER 2009 U.S. SALES ----------------------------------- December % Year-To-Date % -------- ------------ 2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change ---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------ Crown Victoria 2,638 3,007 -12.3 33,255 48,557 -31.5 Taurus 7,256 3,460 109.7 45,617 52,667 -13.4 Fusion 18,852 10,274 83.5 180,671 147,569 22.4 Focus 14,205 11,671 21.7 160,433 195,823 -18.1 Mustang 6,527 4,027 62.1 66,623 91,251 -27.0 ----- ----- ------ ------ Ford Cars 49,478 32,439 52.5 486,599 535,867 -9.2 Flex 4,634 2,685 72.6 38,717 14,457 167.8 Edge 9,463 5,937 59.4 88,548 110,798 -20.1 Escape 19,156 10,967 74.7 173,044 156,544 10.5 Taurus X 56 971 -94.2 6,106 23,112 -73.6 -- --- ----- ------ Ford Crossover Utility Vehicles 33,309 20,560 62.0 306,415 304,911 0.5 Expedition 5,556 3,833 45.0 31,655 55,123 -42.6 Explorer 6,612 5,346 23.7 52,190 78,439 -33.5 ----- ----- ------ ------ Ford Sport Utility Vehicles 12,168 9,179 32.6 83,845 133,562 -37.2 F-Series 48,209 41,580 15.9 413,625 515,513 -19.8 Ranger 4,503 3,855 16.8 55,600 65,872 -15.6 Econoline/ Club Wagon 8,556 7,833 9.2 85,735 124,596 -31.2 Transit Connect 1,992 0 NA 8,834 0 NA Low Cab Forward 72 133 -45.9 296 942 -68.6 Heavy Trucks 882 609 44.8 4,793 6,468 -25.9 --- --- ----- ----- Ford Trucks and Vans 64,214 54,010 18.9 568,883 713,391 -20.3 ------ ------ ------- ------- Ford Brand 159,169 116,188 37.0 1,445,742 1,687,731 -14.3 LINCOLN BRAND DECEMBER 2009 U.S. SALES -------------------------------------- December % Year-To-Date % -------- ------------ 2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change ---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------ MKS 1,787 2,100 -14.9 17,174 12,982 32.3 MKZ 2,190 2,089 4.8 22,081 30,117 -26.7 Town Car 1,866 1,368 36.4 11,375 15,653 -27.3 MKX 2,006 2,114 -5.1 21,433 29,076 -26.3 MKT 858 0 NA 2,580 0 NA Navigator 1,758 1,097 60.3 8,057 14,836 -45.7 Mark LT 2 285 -99.3 147 4,631 -96.8 --- --- --- ----- Lincoln Brand 10,467 9,053 15.6 82,847 107,295 -22.8 MERCURY BRAND DECEMBER 2009 U.S. SALES -------------------------------------- December % Year-To-Date % -------- ------------ 2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change ---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------ Grand Marquis 3,482 2,271 53.3 24,783 29,766 -16.7 Sable 64 601 -89.4 6,256 16,187 -61.4 Milan 2,328 2,219 4.9 27,403 31,393 -12.7 Mariner 2,883 3,148 -8.4 28,688 32,306 -11.2 Mountaineer 624 634 -1.6 5,169 10,596 -51.2 --- --- ----- ------ Mercury Brand 9,381 8,873 5.7 92,299 120,248 -23.2 VOLVO BRAND DECEMBER 2009 U.S. SALES ------------------------------------ December % Year-To-Date % -------- ------------ 2009 2008 Change 2009 2008 Change ---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------ S40 603 427 41.2 7,957 9,687 -17.9 V50 116 133 -12.8 2,155 1,856 16.1 S60 25 266 -90.6 5,895 8,966 -34.3 S80 751 959 -21.7 8,331 11,038 -24.5 V70 164 221 -25.8 1,816 3,224 -43.7 XC60 1,380 0 NA 9,262 0 NA XC70 557 781 -28.7 5,825 9,489 -38.6 XC90 1,564 1,642 -4.8 10,757 18,980 -43.3 C70 213 205 3.9 5,170 5,563 -7.1 C30 265 319 -16.9 4,267 4,299 -0.7 --- --- ----- ----- Volvo Brand 5,638 4,953 13.8 61,435 73,102 -16.0

Award-winning Month Drives Chrysler Group LLC's December U.S. Sales AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- * U.S. sales increase 36 percent compared with November 2009 * Chrysler Group increases month-over-month market share again * Eleven Chrysler Group vehicles increase sales compared with December 2008 * Twenty of 24 Chrysler Group vehicles see December sales increase versus November 2009 * 2010 Ram Heavy Duty Pick Up Truck named Motor Trend's Truck of the Year * Chrysler Group vehicles win eight awards in the month of December * Jeep named "Top Domestic Brand" in Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com® 2010 Residual Value Study * 2010 Dodge Caliber has an all-new interior, arriving in dealer showrooms soon Awards and accolades for Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge and Ram vehicles drove customers to dealer showrooms resulting in improved sales and market share in December. Chrysler Group today reported December sales increased 36 percent compared with November 2009 and 20 of 24 vehicles posted sales increases for the same time period. Chrysler Group received multiple accolades in December, including Motor Trend's Truck of the Year award for the all-new 2010 Ram Heavy Duty pickup truck that is arriving in dealer showrooms now. In addition: * Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon hailed as "Most Significant 4x4 of the Decade" and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon named "Best 4x4 of the Decade" by editors at Four Wheeler Magazine * Jeep named "Top Domestic Brand" in Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com® 2010 Residual Value Study * 2010 Ram Power Wagon was named Four Wheeler Magazine's "Pickup Truck of the Year" * 2010 Ram 1500 was named a "2010 All Star" by Automobile Magazine * Dodge Challenger was named "Most Satisfying Car" by readers of a prominent consumer magazine * Jeep Liberty and Dodge Challenger R/T chosen as "Best of 2009" by Gaywheels.com editors * 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan identified as one of the "Safest Vehicles under $30,000" by NADAguides.com "As we kick off the new year, Chrysler Group continues to build momentum with some of the best products in the marketplace, and we are enthusiastic about the new products coming this year," said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer-Ram Brand and Lead Executive for the Sales Organization, Chrysler Group LLC. "Our great Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram products are being recognized by opinion leaders in the industry, and consumers are responding in a positive way. In 2010 the company will continue to earn the trust of consumers with exciting, high-quality vehicles that are priced right." Chrysler Group reported total U.S. sales for December of 86,523 units. Sales increased 36 percent month-over-month and declined 4 percent year-over-year. The company finished the year with 931,402 units sold, a decline of 36 percent compared with 2008. Inventory is down 55 percent compared with December 2008, with 178,538 units in inventory, representing a 58-day supply. Overall industry figures for November are projected to come in at an estimated 11.3 million SAAR. December Brand U.S. Sales Highlights * Eleven Chrysler Group Vehicles saw year-over-year sales increases in December: o Dodge car brand sales increased 25 percent compared with December 2008 o Dodge Caliber (up 83 percent, 5,389 units), Avenger (up 85 percent, 3,799 units), Charger (up 16 percent, 6,273 units), Journey (up 61 percent, 6,872 units) and Grand Caravan (up 24 percent, 8,563 units) all increased sales compared with December 2008 o Chrysler 300 (up 20 percent, 4,452 units), Sebring Sedan (up 19 percent, 3,500 units), Sebring Convertible (up 47 percent, 937 units) and Town & Country minivan (up four percent, 8,465 units) increased versus December 2008 o Jeep Patriot (up six percent, 2,759 units) and Liberty (up two percent, 4,609 units) sales increased year-over-year * 20 of 24 Chrysler Group vehicles posted December sales increases versus November 2009: o Jeep brand sales increased 36 percent compared with the previous month o Jeep: The entire Jeep lineup posted month-over-month increases. Wrangler, Liberty, Compass, Patriot, Grand Cherokee and Commander improved sales compared with November o Chrysler brand sales increased 79 percent compared with November 2009 o Chrysler Sebring Sedan, Sebring Convertible, 300, PT Cruiser and Town & Country had month-over-month sales increases o Dodge car brand sales increased 43 percent compared with November 2009 o Dodge: Caliber, with an all-new interior for 2010, Avenger, Charger, Challenger, Viper, Journey, Caravan and Nitro posted month-over-month increases o Ram Brand sales increased 14 percent and the award-winning Ram pickup sales increased 23 percent versus November 2009 * In December, overall Mopar U.S. net sales increased 8 percent compared with November 2009. Compared to the same time period last year, service contracts per new unit sold increased nine percent. Last month, in conjunction with the dealership network, Mopar officially opened its eStore for business at www.mopar.com, offering customers more than 100,000 parts and accessories on-line Incentives Chrysler Group today announced "Zero Percent Financing" for almost all 2010 model year vehicles and the expansion of its "Invest in America" partnership with more than 90 million Credit Union members in the United States. The Credit Union member-preferred pricing program has been expanded to include all 2010 model year vehicles. The incentives announced today are valid through March 1, 2010. "Your local Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram dealer has award-winning cars and trucks in stock that just became more affordable," said Steven G. Beahm, Vice President, Sales Operations - Chrysler Group LLC. "Most consumers will qualify for 0 percent financing available through GMAC Financial Services, and we also are offering attractive lease rates on some of our best-selling vehicles." Chrysler Brand Beginning today, consumers purchasing Chrysler brand vehicles can choose 0 percent financing for up to 60 months or 1.9 percent financing for 72 months through GMAC Financial Services, or consumer cash of up $3,000. In addition, consumers who purchase a Chrysler 300 can receive "no charge" all-wheel drive. Also, consumers who purchase a Chrysler 300 can choose a "no charge" HEMI engine in lieu of consumer cash or 0 percent financing. Jeep Brand Starting today, consumers who purchase a Jeep brand vehicle can choose 0 percent financing for up to 60 months or 1.9 percent financing for 72 months through GMAC Financial Services or consumer cash of up $4,000. Current Jeep owners who purchase a Jeep Liberty, Commander or Grand Cherokee also qualify for $500 owner loyalty bonus cash. Dodge Car Brand Beginning today, consumers purchasing Dodge brand vehicles can choose 0 percent financing for up to 60 months or 1.9 percent financing for 72 months through GMAC Financial Services or consumer cash of up $3,000. In addition, consumers who purchase a Dodge Charger can receive "no charge" all-wheel drive. Also, consumers who purchase a Charger can choose a "no charge" HEMI engine in lieu of consumer cash or 0 percent financing. Ram Truck Brand Starting today, consumers who purchase a Ram truck can choose 0 percent financing for up to 60 months or financing as low as 1.9 percent for 72 months through GMAC Financial Services or consumer cash of up $3,500. Leasing Chrysler Group is offering attractive lease rates on several products, including: * Jeep Wrangler Sport two-door 4x4 for $229 per month with approximately $2,800 due at signing * Dodge Journey SE for $249 per month with approximately $2,800 due at signing * Chrysler Town & Country LX for $289 per month with approximately $2,900 due at signing * Ram 1500 Quad Cab ST 4x4 for $299 per month with approximately $2,900 due at signing About Chrysler Group LLC Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat Group, produces Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, Mopar® and Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) brand vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler's culture of innovation - first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 - and Fiat's complementary technology - from a company whose heritage dates back to 1899. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Chrysler Group LLC's product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300, Jeep Wrangler and Ram Truck. Fiat will contribute world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-sized cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles. Follow Chrysler news and video on: Chrysler Connect blog: http://blog.chryslergroupllc.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chryslercom and www.twitter.com/chrysler YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/pentastarvideo Streetfire: http://members.streetfire.net/profile/ChryslerVideo.htm Chrysler Group LLC U.S. Sales Summary Thru December 2009 -------------------------------------------------------- Month Sales Vol % Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change ----- ------- ----- ------ Sebring 4,437 3,572 24% 300 4,452 3,707 20% Crossfire 0 110 -100% PT Cruiser 736 1,823 -60% Aspen 32 1,515 -98% Pacifica 0 574 -100% Town & Country 8,465 8,152 4% CHRYSLER BRAND 18,122 19,453 -7% -------------- ------ ------ --- Compass 913 1,225 -25% Patriot 2,759 2,597 6% Wrangler 6,798 7,048 -4% Liberty 4,609 4,529 2% Grand Cherokee 4,097 5,504 -26% Commander 1,634 2,188 -25% JEEP BRAND 20,810 23,091 -10% ---------- ------ ------ --- Caliber 5,289 2,896 83% Avenger 3,799 2,050 85% Charger 6,273 5,414 16% Challenger 2,536 2,602 -3% Viper 44 152 -71% Magnum 0 31 -100% Journey 6,872 4,275 61% Caravan 8,563 6,927 24% Nitro 1,208 2,036 -41% Durango 29 1,435 -98% DODGE BRAND 34,613 27,818 24% ------------ ------ ------ --- Dakota 618 1,701 -64% Ram P/U 12,014 16,618 -28% Sprinter 346 1,132 -69% RAM BRAND 12,978 19,451 -33% --------- ------ ------ --- TOTAL DODGE 47,591 47,269 1% ----------- ------ ------ --- TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP LLC 86,523 89,813 -4% TOTAL CAR 26,830 20,535 31% TOTAL TRUCK 59,693 69,278 -14% Selling Days 28 26 ------------ --- --- Global Sales Reporting & Analysis January 5, 2010 Sales CYTD Vol % Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change ----- ------- ----- ------ Sebring 27,460 71,663 -62% 300 38,606 62,352 -38% Crossfire 499 2,021 -75% PT Cruiser 17,941 50,910 -65% Aspen 5,996 22,254 -73% Pacifica 1,955 7,345 -73% Town & Country 84,558 118,563 -29% CHRYSLER BRAND 177,015 335,108 -47% -------------- ------- ------- --- Compass 11,739 25,349 -54% Patriot 31,432 55,654 -44% Wrangler 82,044 84,615 -3% Liberty 43,503 66,911 -35% Grand Cherokee 50,328 73,678 -32% Commander 12,655 27,694 -54% JEEP BRAND 231,701 333,901 -31% ---------- ------- ------- --- Caliber 36,098 84,158 -57% Avenger 38,922 61,963 -37% Charger 60,651 97,367 -38% Challenger 25,852 17,423 48% Viper 482 1,172 -59% Magnum 113 6,912 -98% Journey 53,826 47,097 14% Caravan 90,666 123,749 -27% Nitro 17,443 36,368 -52% Durango 3,521 21,420 -84% DODGE BRAND 327,574 497,629 -34% ------------ ------- ------- --- Dakota 10,690 26,044 -59% Ram P/U 177,268 245,840 -28% Sprinter 7,154 14,600 -51% RAM BRAND 195,112 286,484 -32% --------- ------- ------- --- TOTAL DODGE 522,686 784,113 -33% ----------- ------- ------- --- TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP LLC 931,402 1,453,122 -36% TOTAL CAR 228,685 406,125 -44% TOTAL TRUCK 702,717 1,046,997 -33% Selling Days 308 308 ------------ --- --- Global Sales Reporting & Analysis January 5, 2010 SOURCE Chrysler Group LLC

Hands down the best Cadillac produced in the last 10 years.

. 2011 CTS-V Coupe Reveal! Full coverage and photos of CTS-V Coupe at NAIAS

excitebike, rad racer, road rash, MARIO KART!

I just skimmed through my copy of Consumer Reports last night and I saw a real nice photo of a CTS. CR tested entry level luxury cars in their most recent issue. The first page of the review where they put the overall ratings, Consumer Reports decided to write this half page long caveat about how great the Cadillac is and other recent GM offerings, but how poor the reliability is on GM cars. The score for the CTS puts it in second behind an Infiniti but the CTS has the worst reliability out of all the cars in the entry level luxury class. The primary complaints that make the car way below average are "squeaky brakes" and "squeeks and rattles in the interior."

I know in the back seat there is a hard plastic cover on the front seatback that has imprints in it for legs. I sat in one with the drivers seat all the way back and it was tight but not uncomfortable. I am 6'4''. Question: Have you found any of the chrome to put off an annoying glare when the sun hits it?

Craigslists TROL!

Never going to happen. At least not in our lifetimes.

Yes, this is basically Toyota's "home turf" in the US. Hence the bravo for the LA Times.

The window sticker says the transmission is make in Korea.

I'm with you on that Bob. At Hertz they really don't hound you about that stuff. Enterprise, its like a commercial vehicle inspection.

We have been right all along here. Toyota is really evil.

8.1 BB in the trucks 498 cid

Duramax and a 6V71 are not the same thign.

Um, two stroke GM diesel?

Since the belt line is so high is the visibility any worse than the Equinox?

How were the controls in the center stack? Did it take long to learn what they all did or was it confusing?

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. Spyker CEO Says GM Has Responded to New Bid for Saab Will GM Accept the Offer From a Company that Built 43 Cars Last Year? Spyker CEO Says GM Has Responded to New Bid for Saab

Spyker CEO Says GM Has Responded to New Bid for Saab By Ola Kinnander and Jeroen Molenaar Dec. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Spyker Cars NV Chief Executive Officer Victor Muller said General Motors Co. has responded to the Dutch sports-car maker’s revised bid for the Saab unit, days after the U.S. carmaker said it will shutter the brand. Saab would still seek a development loan from the European Investment Bank under the new offer, Muller, 50, said today in a telephone interview. The CEO declined to say whether Russian businessman Vladimir Antonov, the chairman and biggest investor in the Zeewolde, Netherlands-based sports-car maker, still has a role in the new bid. General Motors said yesterday that it received inquiries from “several parties” regarding Saab after announcing that it will close the Trollhaettan, Sweden-based unit following the collapse of talks with Spyker. Muller said today that Spyker’s 5 p.m. New York time deadline to reach an agreement “is becoming less of interest” as talks progress. “There’s a dialogue ongoing,” Muller said from his car while traveling in the Netherlands. “It’s very hard to predict the outcome, particularly since GM in principle has taken a decision to shut Saab down.” Johan Willems, a GM Europe spokesman, declined to comment. Spyker rose 34 cents, or 20 percent, to 2.05 euros in Amsterdam for its steepest increase since Dec. 2, valuing the carmaker at 44 million euros ($63 million). EIB Loan The EIB approved a 400 million-euro loan on Oct. 21 for Saab to develop more fuel-efficient cars. GM was in talks at the time with Koenigsegg Group, the bidder that walked away from a purchase agreement on Nov. 24. Spyker will contact the EIB today to inform the bank that its bid is still on, Muller said. The EIB has given no indication of whether a new board decision is needed, he said. Spyker’s revised offer is no longer conditional upon the bank giving clearance by Dec. 31, the CEO said. The Luxembourg-based bank will “analyze the new ownership picture again” should Saab seek to receive the loan approved in October, EIB Vice President Eva Srejber said today by phone. “For the moment, the ownership picture for Saab is not clear,” she said, declining to comment further. The Dutch company’s initial bid for Saab was in partnership with Antonov’s RMC Convers Group. Spyker’s Russian ownership and financial backing were among GM’s concerns with its Saab bid, a person familiar with the situation has said. Other issues included intellectual property and the rights to Saab’s vehicle and engine technology, the person said. Mubadala Role Mubadala Development Co., Abu Dhabi’s state-owned investment firm, is Spyker’s second-biggest stakeholder and an investor since 2005. The company hasn’t been part of any talks on Saab, Muller said. “They’re a shareholder of Spyker and as such they are a passive participant,” he said. Muller began his career in 1984 as a lawyer at Caron & Stevens, the Amsterdam office of Baker & McKenzie. In 1989, he became a member of the management team of offshore company Heerema in Leiden specializing in acquisitions. He later took part in a management buyout that made him president of Weismuller Holding BV, a IJmuiden, Netherlands-based harbor- towage and marine-salvage company. A lover of classic cars, Muller has traveled around the world to show his own collection, which has included a 1958 Ferrari 250 GT and a 1928 Rolls Royce Phantom 1 Experimental Jarvis. In 1999, Muller and business partner Maarten de Bruijn registered the Spyker brand, which was originally founded by coach-building brothers Jacobus and Hendrik-Jan Spijker in 1898 and went bankrupt in 1925. Formula One Spyker, which built 43 vehicles last year and whose C8 Aileron nudges 300 kilometers (186 miles) an hour on the speedometer, reported a net loss of 25 million euros for 2008. Muller predicted on Nov. 20 that the luxury-car maker won’t be profitable this year. A shortfall in production and the 2006 purchase of the loss-making Midland Formula One racing team led Spyker to negotiate a refinancing plan in 2007 and pledge its brand name to secure a bank loan. Christer Karlsson, a professor at Copenhagen Business School, said he can’t see any synergies between Saab and Spyker. Saab’s sales may plunge to 30,000 cars this year from 93,000 in 2008, he said. European sales slumped 59 percent through 11 months and U.S. sales declined 61 percent in the period. “We will not give up,” Muller said. “I don’t think GM is being done justice when people say they don’t want to sell. That is clearly not the case.”