Drew Dowdell

LIKE i just remember back when people were appalled at the 2008 redo, ford continued to sell that car like gangbusters despite that it was not the euro version. now we have the euro version, its new, it's loaded, and its also overpriced and not selling. It's not hard to sell a car like the previous gen Focus when it can be found for $12,999 with A/C, Power windows, power door locks..... Supply issues for the Focus are one thing, but look at how wacked the market is right now. Ford, Chevy, Honda, and Hyundai come out with new compacts all at the same time, Chevy and Hyundai takes the top sales spots while Ford and Honda struggle.

Fuel pump Fuel injector

and it's RWD... you can't refuse a RWD car based truck!!!!

I'm pretty sure most Cadillac dealers charge $100+ for oil service. Synthetic oil ain't cheap. Luxury cars are inherently more expensive to maintain. Thankfully there are independent specialists that charge more reasonable rates. Nope. $29.95 for GM spec synthetic and they even rotate your tires for you. I beg to differ. It is 59.95 for synthetic with tire rotation. 29.95 is regular oil change. http://www.mycertifiedservice.com/auto-service-offers/ There is no such thing as non-synthetic Dexos 2 oil. Before you say "it's a coupon"..... it's a perma-coupon. That special has been running forever.

I'm pretty sure most Cadillac dealers charge $100+ for oil service. Synthetic oil ain't cheap. Luxury cars are inherently more expensive to maintain. Thankfully there are independent specialists that charge more reasonable rates. Nope. $29.95 for GM spec synthetic and they even rotate your tires for you.

all right hand drive

the styling, the interior styling (benz and bmw are too flat for my tastes), the fact that I can have a great handling, great looking luxury car without $90 oil changes after the standard maintenance is up

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA SALES INCREASE 35.6 PERCENT IN SEPTEMBER September sales total 27,036 units, a 35.6 percent increase over prior year sales Year-to-date increase of 22.2 percent Chattanooga-built Passat launches with 3,176 units in first month of sales First retail sales of 2012 Beetle with 722 units sold 55.4 percent increase in Jetta Sedan sales vs. last year with 13,128 units GTI sales up 43.4 percent and Golf up 19.4 percent Touareg sales increase 104.4 percent vs. prior year Tiguan sales up 22.8 percent High-mileage, clean diesel TDI models account for 22.7 percent of sales HERNDON, Va. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VwoA) today reported 27,036 units sold in September 2011, a 35.6 percent increase over prior year sales. Year-to-date sales are up 22.2 percent. “We are continuing to see consumer interest in our German engineered vehicles grow as we launched the all-new Passat and Beetle in September,” said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “As we enter the last quarter of the year, we anticipate Volkswagen to continue to outperform the overall industry as we expand our product portfolio and make German Engineering accessible to a larger audience.” The all-new, 2012 Volkswagen Passat went on sale September 12 with 3,176 units sold for the month. The 2012 Beetle, also launched in September, sold 722 units during its first month of sales. Volkswagen Jetta sales (including Sport Wagen) totaled 15,023 units, a 39.5 percent increase over last year. GTI sales increased 43.4 percent while Golf sales rose 19.4 percent versus last year. Sport utility vehicles Touareg and Tiguan experienced 104.4 percent and 22.8 percent sales increases, respectively. Volkswagen’s high-mileage, clean diesel TDI models accounted for 22.7 percent of all September sales and 41 percent year-to-date. <table border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="585"><tbody><tr> <td align="left">VW - US Snapshot</td> <td align="center"> </td> <td align="center"> </td> <td align="center"> </td> <td colspan="3" align="center">YEAR TO DATE</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left"> </td> <td align="center">Aug-11 Actual</td> <td align="center">Aug-10 Actual</td> <td align="center">Yr/Yr % Change</td> <td align="center">Aug-11 YTD Actual</td> <td align="center">Aug-10 YTD Actual</td> <td align="center">Yr/Yr % Change</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">Golf</td> <td align="right">1,312</td> <td align="right">1,099 </td> <td align="right">19.4%</td> <td align="right">13,854 </td> <td align="right">11,303 </td> <td align="right">22.6%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">GTI A5/A6</td> <td align="right">1,197 </td> <td align="right">835 </td> <td align="right">43.4%</td> <td align="right">13,188 </td> <td align="right">10,922 </td> <td align="right">20.7%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right">Total Rabbit/Golf/GTI/R32</td> <td align="right">2,509 </td> <td align="right">1,934 </td> <td align="right">29.7%</td> <td align="right">27,042 </td> <td align="right">22,225 </td> <td align="right">21.7%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">Jetta - Sedan A5/A6</td> <td align="right">13,128 </td> <td align="right">8,450 </td> <td align="right">55.4%</td> <td align="right">115.612 </td> <td align="right">67,991 </td> <td align="right">70.0%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">Jetta - SportWagen A5/A6</td> <td align="right">1,895 </td> <td align="right">2,319 </td> <td align="right">-18.3% </td> <td align="right">21,376 </td> <td align="right">19,116 </td> <td align="right">11.8%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right">Total Jetta</td> <td align="right">15,023 </td> <td align="right">10,769 </td> <td align="right">39.5%</td> <td align="right">136,988 </td> <td align="right">87,107 </td> <td align="right">57.3%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">New Beetle - Coupe</td> <td align="right">722</td> <td align="right">662 </td> <td align="right">9.1%</td> <td align="right">924</td> <td align="right">10,850 </td> <td align="right">91.5%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">New Beetle - Convertible</td> <td align="right">1</td> <td align="right">350</td> <td align="right">-99.7%</td> <td align="right">841</td> <td align="right">3,897 </td> <td align="right">78.4%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right">Total New Beetle</td> <td align="right">723</td> <td align="right">1,012 </td> <td align="right">-28.6%</td> <td align="right">1,765 </td> <td align="right">14,747 </td> <td align="right">88.0%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">Eos</td> <td align="right">558</td> <td align="right">521</td> <td align="right">7.1%</td> <td align="right">6,166 </td> <td align="right">5,709 </td> <td align="right">8.0%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">Passat - Sedan</td> <td align="right">3,176</td> <td align="right">572 </td> <td align="right">455.2%</td> <td align="right">4,837</td> <td align="right">9,212 </td> <td align="right">47.5%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left">Passat - Wagon</td> <td align="right">-</td> <td align="right">150</td> <td align="right">-100%</td> <td align="right">56</td> <td align="right">2,144</td> <td align="right">97.4%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right">Total Passat</td> <td align="right">3,176</td> <td align="right">722 </td> <td align="right">339.9%</td> <td align="right">4,893</td> <td align="right">11,356 </td> <td align="right">56.9%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>CC</td> <td align="right">1,610</td> <td align="right">2,132</td> <td align="right">-24.5%</td> <td align="right">23,329</td> <td align="right">20,893</td> <td align="right">11.7%</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tiguan</td> <td align="right">1,628</td> <td align="right">1,326</td> <td align="right">22.8%</td> <td align="right">20,016 </td> <td align="right">15,282 </td> <td align="right">31.0%</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Touareg</td> <td align="right">656</td> <td align="right">321</td> <td align="right">104.4%</td> <td align="right">4,853 </td> <td align="right">2,832 </td> <td align="right">71.4%</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Routan</td> <td align="right">1,153</td> <td align="right">1,206 </td> <td align="right">-4.4%</td> <td align="right">10,407 </td> <td align="right">12,539 </td> <td align="right">17.0%</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> <td align="right"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right">TOTAL</td> <td align="right">27,036</td> <td align="right">19,943</td> <td align="right">35.6%</td> <td align="right">235,459</td> <td align="right">192,690</td> <td align="right">22.2%</td></tr></tbody></table>

I still haven't gotten a chance to test drive the Kizashi.

They are both good cars with very different feels. I prefer the Malibu because I prefer the feeling of a larger heavier car. The Fusion feels lighter and smaller even though there isn't a very big difference between the two. Albert thinks the Fusion is perfect sized and really wanted a Fusion hybrid.

When was the last Fiat 4cyl you witnessed? It is in a new car, or some old haunt from the 70s? When I was in Germany last year.

I've noticed a distinct change in Home Depot since he's been gone.

Mitsubishi Motors Sales Increase for Thirteenth Month in a Row Oct 3, 2011 CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported September 2011 sales of 5,803 units which represents a 17% increase over the September 2010 sales figures. The increase extends a sales surge that began in September of 2010 and has continued for thirteen months, outpacing overall U.S. auto industry sales growth. Mitsubishi's year-to-date 2011 sales are more than 59 percent higher than sales during the first nine months of last year. "Consumers continue to be drawn to the styling, performance, and fuel efficiency of our Outlander Sport", said MMNA President & CEO Yoichi Yokozawa. "Our momentum should be further enhanced when we launch a major advertising campaign later this month that focuses on next year's Outlander Sport production launch at our U.S. manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, and next month's sales launch of our all-electric Mitsubishi i." This week, in Portland, Mitsubishi Motors kicks off the seven-week "Mitsubishi i 100% Electric Experience" test drive tour of Oregon, Washington and California. The experiential marketing campaign targets potential electric vehicle shoppers ahead of the all-electric i's arrival in November at select dealerships. September sales highlights include: Mitsubishi Motors North America sold 5,803 vehicles in September 2011, a 17% increase over September 2010 and Mitsubishi's highest sales total for the month of September since 2008 Sales of Mitsubishi vehicles for calendar-year-to-date 2011 are at 65,875 units, a 59.1% increase over CYTD 2010 and also Mitsubishi's highest January through September sales total since 2008. The Outlander Sport model had another strong showing in September with 1,512 units sold 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 cars and light trucks through a network of approximately 400 dealers. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com. SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America

- Best-ever Sales Month for CX-7 and CX-9 Crossover SUVs - IRVINE, Calif. (October 3, 2011) - Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported September, 2011 sales of 25,521 vehicles, up 37.4 percent versus September, 2010 (up 32.1 percent on a Daily Selling Rate basis). Through the end of September, 2011 year-to-date sales are up 9.5 percent versus last year with 191,315 vehicles sold. Key September sales notes: - Mazda's stylish CX-7 (up 90.8 percent with 4,909 sales) and CX-9 (up 73.6 percent with 4,201 sales) crossover SUVs reported best-ever monthly sales. On the year, CX-7 sales are up 34.2 percent while CX-9 is up 18.3 percent. - Mazda6 recorded a 52.4 percent increase in sales with 4,163 vehicles sold. The midsize sport sedan reported its best monthly sales since March 2009, and best September sales since 2005. - Mazda2 sales are up 62.3 percent, with 956 vehicles sold in September. - The Mazda5 multi-activity vehicle posted a 54.4 percent increase with monthly sales of 1,712 vehicles. On the year, Mazda5 sales are up 24.4 percent. - Mazda's popular Mazda3 sold 8,929 vehicles, accounting for a 11.7 percent increase and its best sales month since September 2007. Rounding out the North American market, Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported its best-ever September sales of 2,662 vehicles, accounting for a 35.0 percent increase versus last year. MMdM's year-to-date sales are up 19.0 percent with 20,722 vehicles sold. In a challenging market, Mazda Canada, Inc. (MCI) sold 5,839 vehicles, down 15.0 percent versus last year. MCI's year-to-date sales of 53,772 vehicles are down 14.0 percent versus last year. 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.

Subaru of America Reports September 2011 Sales -- Legacy up 11% Year-to-Date, Outback up 12% -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 3, 2011- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced September 2011 sales of 20,934 and sales of 195,550 year-to-date. Consumer demand for Subaru products remains at an all time high; however recent sales have been affected due to supply restrictions and lowest-ever dealer inventory following the Japanese tsunami. Production levels at Subaru factories have now fully recovered and the company expects sales numbers to reach new heights in the coming months as the company returns to its record setting pre-tsunami levels. "We are extremely pleased to break 20,000 sales again this month, despite inventory constraints," said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. "This momentum positions us well for a successful introduction of the all-new 2012 Impreza, which will hit dealer showrooms later this year." <table style="border-collapse:collapse;border:none;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td colspan="7" style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-bottom:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">Carline </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">Sep-11 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">Sep-10 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">% Chg </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">Sep-11 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">Sep-10 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">% Chg </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom"> </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">MTD </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">MTD </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">MTD </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">YTD </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">YTD </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">YTD </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">Forester </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">6592 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">6449 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 6pt; " valign="bottom">2.22% </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">56381 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">64121 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 6pt; " valign="bottom">-12.07% </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">Impreza </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">3340 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">3678 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 6pt; " valign="bottom">-9.19% </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">31070 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">33055 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 6pt; " valign="bottom">-6.01% </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">Legacy </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">3139 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">2999 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 6pt; " valign="bottom">4.67% </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">31338 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">28165 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 6pt; " valign="bottom">11.27% </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">Outback </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">7607 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">8154 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 6pt; " valign="bottom">-6.71% </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">74791 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">66384 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 6pt; " valign="bottom">12.66% </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">Tribeca </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">256 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">152 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 6pt; " valign="bottom">68.42% </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">1970 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">1889 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 6pt; " valign="bottom">4.29% </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; " valign="bottom">TOTAL </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">20934 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">21432 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 6pt; " valign="bottom">-2.32% </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">195550 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 14pt; " valign="bottom">193614 </td><td style="margin:0%;padding:0%;border-top:solid black 1pt; border-bottom:solid black 1pt; border-left:solid black 1pt; border-right:solid black 1pt; padding-right: 6pt; " valign="bottom">1.00% </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table> "Legacy and Outback continue to experience solid gains with year-to-date increases of 11 percent and 12 percent, respectively," said Bill Cyphers, senior vice president, sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "We expect this trend will continue as we rebuild inventory."

BMW Group U.S. Reports September 2011 Sales BMW SAV sales lead the way in September - X3 gains 280% year-to-date Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 3, 2011… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported September sales of 25,749 vehicles, an increase of 11.4% from the 23,112 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales are up 14.2% to 219,314 in the first nine months of 2011 compared to 192,052 in the same period in 2010. "The good results in September are remarkable given the general view of the economy but it shows there is demand and people will spend provided you have the right products and offer value," said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. "We continue expanding our new product range with the BMW four-cylinder 528i and Z4 Roadster, the 6 Series Coupé and the MINI Coupé now on the market, giving us more reasons to be optimistic about the critical fourth quarter of the year." BMW Brand Sales Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 19.3% in September for a total of 21,750 compared to 18,228 vehicles sold in September, 2010. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is up 12.8% on sales of 177,679 January through September compared to 157,464 sold in the first nine months of 2010. In September, the BMW X3 SAV continued the strong sales success that began with its launch in January. Year-to-date, the new X3 has sold 19,167 compared with 5,036 in the same period of 2010, a 280% increase. The BMW SAV segment (X3, X5, X6) continues growing with sales up 46.3% from the previous September. The BMW 5 Series continues its strong sales growth with September posting a 43% increase over September 2010. Year-to-date the 5 Series has sold 37,996 compared to 24,476 in the first nine months of 2010, a 55.2% increase. BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles In September, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) totaled 13,129, a decrease of 3.0% from the 13,540 sold in September 2010. Year-to-date, BMW used vehicle sales are down 5.7% on volume of 119,424 compared to 126,601 in the first nine months of 2010. MINI Brand Sales MINI USA reported sales of 3,999 automobiles in September. The September 2011 sales are down 18.1% from the 4,884 sold in September, 2010. Year-to-date, MINI sales in the U.S. are up 20.4% on volume of 41,635 compared to 34,588 in the first nine months of 2010. Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, September 2011 <table style="margin-left: 9.9pt; border-collapse: collapse; border: medium none;" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 1.5in; border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="108"> </td> <td style="width: 63pt; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="63"> September 2011 </td> <td style="width: 63pt; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="63"> September 2010 </td> <td style="width: 40.5pt; border-width: 1pt 1.5pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="41"> % </td> <td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> YTD 2011 </td> <td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> YTD 2010 </td> <td style="width: 0.5in; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="36"> % </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 1.5in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="108"> BMW brand </td> <td style="width: 63pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="63"> 21,750 </td> <td style="width: 63pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="63"> 18,228 </td> <td style="width: 40.5pt; border-width: medium 1.5pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="41"> 19.3 </td> <td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 177,679 </td> <td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 157,464 </td> <td style="width: 0.5in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="36"> 12.8 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 1.5in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="108"> BMW passenger cars </td> <td style="width: 63pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="63"> 15,407 </td> <td style="width: 63pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="63"> 13,892 </td> <td style="width: 40.5pt; border-width: medium 1.5pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="41"> 10.9 </td> <td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 128,033 </td> <td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 122,877 </td> <td style="width: 0.5in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="36"> 4.2 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 1.5in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="108"> BMW light trucks (SAVs) </td> <td style="width: 63pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="63"> 6,343 </td> <td style="width: 63pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="63"> 4,336 </td> <td style="width: 40.5pt; border-width: medium 1.5pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="41"> 46.3 </td> <td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 49,646 </td> <td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 34,587 </td> <td style="width: 0.5in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="36"> 43.5 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 1.5in; border-width: medium 1pt 1.5pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="108"> MINI brand </td> <td style="width: 63pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1.5pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="63"> 3,999 </td> <td style="width: 63pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1.5pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="63"> 4,884 </td> <td style="width: 40.5pt; border-width: medium 1.5pt 1.5pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="41"> -18.1 </td> <td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1.5pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 41,635 </td> <td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1.5pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 34,588 </td> <td style="width: 0.5in; border-width: medium 1pt 1.5pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="36"> 20.4 </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 23.25pt;"> <td style="width: 1.5in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 23.25pt;" valign="top" width="108"> TOTAL Group </td> <td style="width: 63pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 23.25pt;" valign="top" width="63"> 25,749 </td> <td style="width: 63pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 23.25pt;" valign="top" width="63"> 23,112 </td> <td style="width: 40.5pt; border-width: medium 1.5pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 23.25pt;" valign="top" width="41"> 11.4 </td> <td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 23.25pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 219,314 </td> <td style="width: 0.75in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 23.25pt;" valign="top" width="54"> 192,052 </td> <td style="width: 0.5in; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 23.25pt;" valign="top" width="36"> 14.2 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> 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, a strategic design consultancy 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 X5 and X3 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sports Activity Coupes. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 339 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 139 BMW motorcycle retailers, 110 MINI passenger car dealers, and 36 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. Sept '11 Sept '10 % YTD Sept '11 YTD Sept '10 % 1 Series 674 1,155 -41.6% 6,572 9,745 -32.6% 3 Series 9,289 8,945 3.8% 70,566 73,395 -3.9% Z4 140 100 40.0% 2,932 3,265 -10.2% 5 Series 4,097 2,859 43.3% 37,996 24,476 55.2% 6 Series 338 50 576.0% 2,217 2,250 -1.5% 7 Series 869 783 11.0% 7,750 9,746 -20.5% BMW passenger cars 15,407 13,892 10.9% 128,033 122,877 4.2% X3 1,853 146 1169.2% 19,167 5,036 280.6% X5 3,878 3,632 6.8% 26,047 25,218 3.3% X6 612 558 9.7% 4,432 4,333 2.3% BMW light trucks (SAVs) 6,343 4,336 46.3% 49,646 34,587 43.5% BMW brand 21,750 18,228 19.3% 177,679 157,464 12.8% Cooper /S Hardtop 1,884 3,304 -43.0% 20,845 22,281 -6.4% Cooper /S Convertible 447 1,046 -57.3% 3,995 5,801 -31.1% Cooper /S Clubman 461 534 -13.7% 5,517 6,506 -15.2% Crossover 1,207 N/A N/A 11,278 N/A N/A MINI brand 3,999 4,884 -18.1% 41,635 34,588 20.4% TOTAL BMW of North America, LLC 25,749 23,112 11.4% 219,314 192,052 14.2%

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA SETS ALL-TIME SEPTEMBER SALES RECORD WITH 12 PERCENT INCREASE 37 percent of vehicles sold in September achieve 40 MPG Veloster joins the 40 MPG sales club Hyundai begins reporting combined window label fuel economy, in addition to CAFE COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 – HyundaiMotor America today announced sales of 52,051 vehicles in September, a 12 percent total sales increase compared with the same period a year ago, and a 16 percent retail sales increase over last September. “Finishing September with such strong momentum is no small feat, especially considering the disappointing economic climate,” said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America’s executive vice president of national sales. “Consumer demand remained strong, vehicle availability improved, and we’ve added yet another entry to our family of standard 40 MPG fuel economy vehicles with the all-new Veloster.” Year to date, Hyundai sales are up 20 percent versus 2010 in total, and up 31 percent at retail. Sales to fleet accounts represent 11 percent of the total sales year-to-date and just 10 percent for the month of September. Thirty-seven percent of Hyundai vehicles sold in September achieved 40 MPG fuel economy ratings. Santa Fe and Tucson, the heart of Hyundai’s crossover line-up, registered sales increases of 67 and 36 percent, respectively. Equus, the highest-ranking premium luxury car in the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates APEAL study, delivered another strong month and has already exceeded its first full-year sales target. “The Veloster, our new 40-MPG 3-door sport coupe, hit dealerships in mid-September and American car-buyers weren’t far behind,” said John Krafcik, Hyundai Motor America’s president and CEO. “We’ve delivered 838 Velosters to 838 happy owners in less than two weeks, with very strong demand from all parts of the country, and from all types of buyers.” <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="125">CARLINE </td><td valign="top" width="114">SEPT/2011 </td><td valign="top" width="114">SEPT/2010 </td><td valign="top" width="114">CY/2011 </td><td valign="top" width="114">CY/2010 </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="125">ACCENT </td><td valign="top" width="114">4,525 </td><td valign="top" width="114">4,885 </td><td valign="top" width="114">40,770 </td><td valign="top" width="114">39,767 </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="125">SONATA </td><td valign="top" width="114">18,181 </td><td valign="top" width="114">20,639 </td><td valign="top" width="114">174,761 </td><td valign="top" width="114">149,123 </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="125">ELANTRA </td><td valign="top" width="114">14,386 </td><td valign="top" width="114">10,062 </td><td valign="top" width="114">147,922 </td><td valign="top" width="114">101,022 </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="125">SANTA FE </td><td valign="top" width="114">6,213 </td><td valign="top" width="114">3,719 </td><td valign="top" width="114">57,981 </td><td valign="top" width="114">60,829 </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="125">AZERA </td><td valign="top" width="114">79 </td><td valign="top" width="114">299 </td><td valign="top" width="114">1,407 </td><td valign="top" width="114">2,439 </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="125">TUCSON </td><td valign="top" width="114">3,724 </td><td valign="top" width="114">2,730 </td><td valign="top" width="114">34,896 </td><td valign="top" width="114">29,460 </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="125">VELOSTER </td><td valign="top" width="114">834 </td><td valign="top" width="114">0 </td><td valign="top" width="114">834 </td><td valign="top" width="114">0 </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="125">VERACRUZ </td><td valign="top" width="114">817 </td><td valign="top" width="114">992 </td><td valign="top" width="114">6,836 </td><td valign="top" width="114">6,088 </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="125">GENESIS </td><td valign="top" width="114">3,000 </td><td valign="top" width="114">3,230 </td><td valign="top" width="114">25,224 </td><td valign="top" width="114">21,319 </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="125">EQUUS </td><td valign="top" width="114">292 </td><td valign="top" width="114">0 </td><td valign="top" width="114">2,283 </td><td valign="top" width="114">0 </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="125">TOTAL </td><td valign="top" width="114">52,051 </td><td valign="top" width="114">46,556 </td><td valign="top" width="114">492,914 </td><td valign="top" width="114">410,047 </td></tr></tbody></table>SALES WEIGHTED FUEL ECONOMY <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="130"> </td><td valign="top" width="118">September CAFE (mpg) </td><td valign="top" width="93">2011 CYTD CAFE </td><td valign="top" width="119">September Window Label Combined MPG </td><td valign="top" width="127">2011 CYTD Window Label Combined MPG </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="130">Car </td><td valign="top" width="118">37.4 </td><td width="93">36.7 </td><td valign="top" width="119">28.2 </td><td valign="top" width="127">27.7 </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="130">Truck </td><td valign="top" width="118">28.5 </td><td valign="top" width="93">28.7 </td><td valign="top" width="119">21.8 </td><td valign="top" width="127">21.9 </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="130">Hyundai Brand </td><td valign="top" width="118">36.5 </td><td valign="top" width="93">35.9 </td><td valign="top" width="119">27.6 </td><td valign="top" width="127">27.1 </td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="146"> </td><td valign="top" width="149">September </td><td valign="top" width="147">2011 CYTD </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="146">40-MPG Sales </td><td valign="top" width="149">19,373 </td><td valign="top" width="147">157,941 </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="146">Mix of Total Sales </td><td valign="top" width="149">37 percent </td><td valign="top" width="147">32 percent </td></tr></tbody></table>Beginning this month, Hyundai Motor America will share both its average CAFE fuel economy results (these tie to the Federal standards) and its average Monroney (window label) results. CAFE fuel economy is based on data from fuel economy tests and does not include adjustments taken to reflect real-world driving conditions. These are used to set federal standards. Monroney (window label) fuel economy is what is shown on the vehicle window sticker. It is calculated by taking data from fuel economy tests and applying adjustments which results in ratings that more accurately reflect what drivers will get in real-world driving. We’re providing both sets of data to ensure that journalists, policy-makers, and consumers understand the significant differences between CAFE standard fuel economy values and real-world fuel economy values. “CAFE values, since they are unadjusted for real-world driving conditions, are more than 30 percent higher than the real-world adjusted fuel economy values shown on new car window stickers,” said John Krafcik, Hyundai Motor America’s president and CEO. “It’s important to continue to make this point so the dialogue around fuel economy standards, which are based on CAFE values and not real-world values, can be put into the appropriate context.” Hyundai achieved a record corporate average fuel economy level of 36.5 MPG in September, and 35.9 MPG for the year-to-date, while selling an industry-leading 19,373 vehicles (Elantra sedan, Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster) with 40 MPG window label highway fuel economy ratings.

Year-to-date sales up 28 percent ATLANTA – October 3, 2011 – Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced September 2011 sales of 2,170 vehicles, an increase of 10 percent compared to the same period last year, when it sold 1,971 vehicles. To date in 2011, the company has sold 22,664 cars. In the same nine-month period last year, Porsche sales were 17,690; thus, with September results Porsche U.S. sales increased 28 percent year-to-date. For the month of September 2011, Porsche’s Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales were 714, compared to 619 last year. The year-to-date total is 6,597, compared to 5,645 in the previous year – a 15 percent increase.

Sales Up 15.6% for the Month and 10.3% for the Year October 03, 2011 - MONTVALE, N.J. Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported September sales of 23,897 vehicles, a 15.6% improvement over September 2010 (20,666) and the company's highest September volume on record. On a year-to-date basis, the 182,314 vehicles sold represent a 10.3% increase over the 165,355 vehicles sold during the same period last year. The highest volume performers for the month were the C-Class and E-Class model lines. The all-new 2012 sporty C-Class - and gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers - led the pack with sales of 6,865, up 32.1% from September 2010. The 9th generation E-Class followed with sales of 5,122 and the full-sized SUV, the GL-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 2,541. Additionally, sales of the newly launched 2012 CLS-Class posted a 399.3% increase for the month and sales of the new SLK roadster were up 50.8% over September 2010. At the high end, the company sold 25 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 454. Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 121.3% for September with sales of 1,779 - bringing a year-to-date total of 12,452 (up 121.3 %). Sales of the smart fortwo totaled 469 vehicles for the month (compared to the 422 vehicles sold in September 2010). Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,707 vehicles in September 2011, a decrease of -8.6%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 57,359 vehicles, a decrease of -5.9% over the comparable period last year.

GM is consistently beating the Focus now.

Based on his record, I don't think he knows home improvement either. Or anything synonymous with the word 'improvement' to begin with. that's the power of the Home Depot

Uh.. no. Fiat actually knows how to build a car. You know home improvement stores.

The GM twins outsold the F-150 this month

Nah, it was 3.73, which is the default in that configuration. You can order a higher gear, like 3.23, but that truck was off the lot. Thanks uncle davey, I am itching for another road trip, but I don't know where to yet. Well, the AACA Eastern Fall Meet is this week... Saturday is suppose to be warm and sunny *like*

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