Drew Dowdell

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported December sales of 4,874 units, an increase of almost 12 percent compared to December 2009. Mitsubishi sales for the year (Calendar Year 2010) were up more than 4 percent. "We were delighted to see increases in almost every aspect of our retail business in December," said MMNA President & CEO Shin Kurihara. "Customers are returning to Mitsubishi showrooms in large numbers, and the sales results indicate that they like what they see." 2010 was Mitsubishi’s first annual sales increase compared to the prior twelve months since 2007, and the monthly increase represented the largest percentage increase for December sales since 2001. Sales of the all-new Outlander Sport continued to grow dramatically, increasing more than 41 percent from November. Other December sales highlights include: Outlander sales were up more than 13 percent for the month up more than 21 percent for the year. Lancer sales were up more than 16 percent for the month and represented the highest December total since 2007. Lancer Evolution sales were up more than 95 percent for the month and represented the largest single month of sales for the vehicle since April 2009. Eclipse Spyder, Endeavor, and Lancer Sportback also showed sales increases compared with December 2009. 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 more than 400 dealers. For more information

Chrysler Group LLC Reports December 2010 U.S. Sales Increased 16 Percent Chrysler Group sales in 2010 reach 1.1 million units in the U.S. Chrysler Group sales for the year up 17 percent compared with 2009 December marks the ninth consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases Chrysler Group launched 16 all-new or significantly refreshed vehicles during 2010, representing 75 percent of its nameplates Jeep® Grand Cherokee sales up 211 percent over December 2009 Ram pickup sales up 93 percent compared with December 2009 All-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango nominated as finalists for the 2011 North American Truck of the Year award Five Chrysler Group vehicles awarded 2011 Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck brands all posted sales increases in 2010 compared with 2009 January 4, 2011 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 100,702, a 16 percent increase compared with sales in December 2009 (86,523 units). Chrysler Group sales of 1,085,211 units in 2010 increased 17 percent compared with 2009 sales. “Chrysler Group 2010 sales of 1.1 million units are consistent with our sales objective that we presented in our Nov. 4, 2009 five-year business plan,” said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer – Ram Truck Brand and Lead Executive for U.S. Sales. “We are extremely proud of the sales strides we made during this transition year. Chrysler Group launched 16 all-new or significantly improved models last year, most of them during the fourth quarter. We can now share our excitement with our customers as our new 2011 models arrive in dealerships in greater volumes over the coming months.” Chrysler Group finished the year by topping the 100,000-unit sales mark for the third time in 2010. Adding to the strong sales finish, the all-new 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee and all-new 2011 Dodge Durango were named finalists for the 2011 North American Truck of the Year award. The winners will be announced Jan. 10 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Also in December, five Chrysler Group vehicles — the new Dodge Avenger, Dodge Journey, Chrysler 200, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Patriot — were named Top Safety Picks for 2011 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Chrysler Group finished the month with a 63-day supply of inventory (235,454 units). U.S. industry sales figures for December are projected at an estimated 12.9 SAAR. December 2010 U.S. Sales Highlights by Brand Jeep® Brand The Jeep brand posted a 49 percent sales increase compared with the same month a year ago. Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the brand’s volume leader, increased 211 percent in December versus a year ago. The iconic Jeep Wrangler and the Jeep Patriot, the affordable compact sport utility, both posted double-digit percentage sales increases in December compared with the same month in 2009. For the year, Jeep brand sales were up 26 percent versus sales in 2009. The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, showered with accolades during the year, was named in December a finalist for the 2011 North American Truck of the Year award. The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango was also named a finalist for this prestigious award. The winners will be announced at a news conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The awards are unique in the United States because, instead of being given by a single media outlet, they are awarded by a coalition of automotive journalists from the United States and Canada who represent magazines, television, radio, newspapers and websites. Ram Truck Brand The Ram Truck brand posted an 87 percent sales increase in December. The Light Duty Ram, Heavy Duty Ram and Ram Chassis Cab all posted significant sales increases in December, compared with the same month in 2009. The Dakota pickup truck also fared well in December, posting a 67 percent increase. The Ram Truck brand posted a 9 percent sales increase in 2010, compared with sales in 2009. The brand concluded the year with two significant awards. AUTOMOBILE Magazine named the Ram 1500 to its annual list of All-Stars. It marked the second consecutive year that the Ram 1500 was named to the list. The magazine praised the Ram Truck for both its ruggedness and refinement. Also, Off-Road Adventures magazine named Ram Truck as Manufacturer of the Year. In its December 2010 issue, Off-Road Adventures credits Ram Truck’s commitment to advanced design and proven powertrains for the honor. The magazine went on to praise Ram Heavy Duty’s 5.7-liter HEMI® and 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel powertrains. Dodge Brand Sales of the Dodge Grand Caravan, the brand’s volume leader, increased 67 percent in December, compared with the same month in 2009. Sales of the Dodge Nitro mid-size sport utility were up 104 percent in December, while sales of the Dodge Challenger muscle car were up 31 percent. The first sales of the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango – a finalist for 2011 North American Truck of the Year award – began in late December. In 2010, Dodge brand sales increased 17 percent, compared with sales in 2009. Chrysler Brand Sales of the Chrysler Town & Country minivan, the brand’s volume leader, were up 16 percent in December compared with the same month in 2009. Chrysler brand sales increased 12 percent during 2010, versus 2009 sales. The Chrysler brand, fresh off the introduction of its new Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show, finished the year on another high note, launching its all-new 2011 Chrysler 300 series in December. With its iconic rear-wheel-drive proportions, elegantly sculptured bodyside, world-class craftsmanship and refinement, the 2011 Chrysler 300 series proudly delivers the distinction, innovation and premium large sedan features at a legendary value, while setting a new course for the American brand. The Chrysler 300 series will be officially unveiled publicly this month. December U.S. Sales Highlights Jeep brand sales (30,910 units) increased 49 percent versus the same month last year (20,810 units) Jeep Grand Cherokee sales (12,753 units) improved 211 percent compared with December last year (4,097 units) Jeep Wrangler sales (8,227 units) increased 21 percent versus December 2009 (6,798 units) Jeep Patriot (4,467 units) posted a 62 percent year-over-year sales increase Jeep Liberty sales (5,009 units) increased 9 percent compared with December last year (4,609 units) Ram Truck brand sales (24,270 units) increased 87 percent versus the same month last year (12,978 units) Ram pickup truck sales (23,241 units) improved 93 percent compared with December 2009 (12,014 units) Ram Heavy Duty Truck sales were up 149 percent in December versus the same month last year Dodge Dakota sales (1,029 units) were up 67 percent compared with the same month a year ago (618 units) Dodge Grand Caravan sales (14,266 units) increased 67 percent versus December 2009 (8,563 units) Dodge Challenger sales (3,330 units) were up 31 percent compared with the same month a year ago (2,536 units) Dodge Nitro sales (2,462 units) increased 104 percent versus December 2009 (1,208 units) Chrysler Town & Country sales (9,780 units) were up 16 percent compared with the same month a year ago (8,465 units) <table style="width: 495px; height: 1630px;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><colgroup><col width="220"><col width="64" span="6"></colgroup> <tbody> <tr height="20"> <td colspan="7" width="604" height="20"> Chrysler Group LLC U.S. Sales Summary Thru December 2010 </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17"> </td> <td colspan="2"> Month Sales </td> <td> Vol % </td> <td colspan="2"> Sales CYTD </td> <td> Vol % </td> </tr> <tr height="18"> <td height="18">Model</td> <td> Curr Yr </td> <td> Pr Yr </td> <td> Change </td> <td> Curr Yr </td> <td> Pr Yr </td> <td> Change </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Sebring/200</td> <td> 1,369 </td> <td> 4,437 </td> <td align="right"> -69% </td> <td> 38,585 </td> <td> 27,460 </td> <td align="right"> 41% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">300</td> <td> 1,503 </td> <td> 4,452 </td> <td align="right"> -66% </td> <td> 37,116 </td> <td> 38,606 </td> <td align="right"> -4% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Crossfire</td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 0% </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 499 </td> <td> -100% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">PT Cruiser</td> <td> 480 </td> <td> 736 </td> <td align="right"> -35% </td> <td> 9,440 </td> <td> 17,941 </td> <td align="right"> -47% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Aspen</td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 32 </td> <td align="right"> -100% </td> <td> 30 </td> <td> 5,996 </td> <td> -99% </td> </tr> <tr height="18"> <td height="18">Pacifica</td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 0 </td> <td align="right"> 0% </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 1,955 </td> <td align="right"> -100% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Town & Country</td> <td> 9,780 </td> <td> 8,465 </td> <td align="right"> 16% </td> <td> 112,275 </td> <td> 84,558 </td> <td align="right"> 33% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">CHRYSLER BRAND</td> <td> 13,132 </td> <td> 18,122 </td> <td align="right"> -28% </td> <td> 197,446 </td> <td> 177,015 </td> <td align="right"> 12% </td> </tr> <tr height="18"> <td height="18">Compass</td> <td> 375 </td> <td> 913 </td> <td align="right"> -59% </td> <td> 15,894 </td> <td> 11,739 </td> <td> 35% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Patriot</td> <td> 4,467 </td> <td> 2,759 </td> <td align="right"> 62% </td> <td> 38,620 </td> <td> 31,432 </td> <td> 23% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Wrangler</td> <td> 8,227 </td> <td> 6,798 </td> <td align="right"> 21% </td> <td> 94,310 </td> <td> 82,044 </td> <td align="right"> 15% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Liberty</td> <td> 5,009 </td> <td> 4,609 </td> <td align="right"> 9% </td> <td> 49,564 </td> <td> 43,503 </td> <td align="right"> 14% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Grand Cherokee</td> <td> 12,753 </td> <td> 4,097 </td> <td align="right"> 211% </td> <td> 84,635 </td> <td> 50,328 </td> <td> 68% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Commander</td> <td> 79 </td> <td> 1,634 </td> <td align="right"> -95% </td> <td> 8,115 </td> <td> 12,655 </td> <td> -36% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">JEEP BRAND</td> <td> 30,910 </td> <td> 20,810 </td> <td align="right"> 49% </td> <td> 291,138 </td> <td> 231,701 </td> <td align="right"> 26% </td> </tr> <tr height="18"> <td height="18">Caliber</td> <td> 2,402 </td> <td> 5,289 </td> <td align="right"> -55% </td> <td> 45,082 </td> <td> 36,098 </td> <td> 25% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Avenger</td> <td> 3,510 </td> <td> 3,799 </td> <td align="right"> -8% </td> <td> 50,923 </td> <td> 38,922 </td> <td> 31% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Charger</td> <td> 2,205 </td> <td> 6,273 </td> <td align="right"> -65% </td> <td> 75,397 </td> <td> 60,651 </td> <td> 24% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Challenger</td> <td> 3,330 </td> <td> 2,536 </td> <td align="right"> 31% </td> <td> 36,791 </td> <td> 25,852 </td> <td> 42% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Viper</td> <td> 24 </td> <td> 44 </td> <td align="right"> -45% </td> <td> 392 </td> <td> 482 </td> <td align="right"> -19% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Magnum</td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 0 </td> <td align="right"> 0% </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 113 </td> <td align="right"> -100% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Journey</td> <td> 3,830 </td> <td> 6,872 </td> <td align="right"> -44% </td> <td> 48,577 </td> <td> 53,826 </td> <td align="right"> -10% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Caravan</td> <td> 14,266 </td> <td> 8,563 </td> <td align="right"> 67% </td> <td> 103,323 </td> <td> 90,666 </td> <td align="right"> 14% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Nitro</td> <td> 2,462 </td> <td> 1,208 </td> <td align="right"> 104% </td> <td> 22,618 </td> <td> 17,443 </td> <td align="right"> 30% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Durango</td> <td> 361 </td> <td> 29 </td> <td align="right"> 1145% </td> <td> 572 </td> <td> 3,521 </td> <td align="right"> -84% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">DODGE BRAND</td> <td> 32,390 </td> <td> 34,613 </td> <td align="right"> -6% </td> <td> 383,675 </td> <td> 327,574 </td> <td align="right"> 17% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Dakota</td> <td> 1,029 </td> <td> 618 </td> <td align="right"> 67% </td> <td> 13,047 </td> <td> 10,690 </td> <td> 22% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Ram P/U</td> <td> 23,241 </td> <td> 12,014 </td> <td align="right"> 93% </td> <td> 199,652 </td> <td> 177,268 </td> <td> 13% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Sprinter</td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 346 </td> <td align="right"> -100% </td> <td> 253 </td> <td> 7,154 </td> <td align="right"> -96% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">RAM BRAND</td> <td> 24,270 </td> <td> 12,978 </td> <td align="right"> 87% </td> <td> 212,952 </td> <td> 195,112 </td> <td align="right"> 9% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">TOTAL DODGE</td> <td> 56,660 </td> <td> 47,591 </td> <td align="right"> 19% </td> <td> 596,627 </td> <td> 522,686 </td> <td align="right"> 14% </td> </tr> <tr height="18"> <td height="18"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP LLC</td> <td> 100,702 </td> <td> 86,523 </td> <td align="right"> 16% </td> <td> 1,085,211 </td> <td> 931,402 </td> <td align="right"> 17% </td> </tr> <tr height="7"> <td height="7"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17"> TOTAL CAR</td> <td> 14,343 </td> <td> 26,830 </td> <td align="right"> -47% </td> <td> 284,286 </td> <td> 228,685 </td> <td align="right"> 24% </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17"> TOTAL TRUCK</td> <td> 86,359 </td> <td> 59,693 </td> <td align="right"> 45% </td> <td> 800,925 </td> <td> 702,717 </td> <td align="right"> 14% </td> </tr> <tr height="18"> <td height="18">Selling Days</td> <td> 27 </td> <td> 28 </td> <td> </td> <td> 306 </td> <td> 308 </td> <td> </td></tr></tbody></table>

Daimler AG Reports a 5.5 Percent Increase for Mercedes-Benz and smart Vehicles in the U.S. for December 2010 -- Mercedes-Benz USA Records December Sales of 21,469 Vehicles - an Improvement of 7 Percent over December 2009 and the highest month for 2010 -- smart USA Records 570 Sales in December 2010 NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported U.S. sales of 22,039 Mercedes-Benz and smart vehicles, an improvement of 5.5 Percent compared to December 2009. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted. Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported December sales of 21,469 vehicles, its highest monthly volume of the year. 20,090 passenger cars, light truck vehicles and 1,379 Sprinter vans are included in this total. This brings the company's sales total for 2010 to 225,007, an increase of 18% over 2009. Ernst Lieb, president and CEO of MBUSA said: "Despite the challenges of a slow recovery, we see good indicators in terms of our sales volume throughout the model range. This is certainly due in large part to the customer-directed efforts we've undertaken here at MBUSA over the past few years and the extraordinary commitment of our retail network to provide an unmatched ownership experience. As virtually all third-party indicators show, customers are confident about the Mercedes-Benz brand and we think that will translate to even stronger momentum going forward." The 9th generation E-Class was the volume leader for both the month and year, with December sales of 5,638, bringing its annual volume to 60,922 – a 41.4 % increase over its volume in 2009. The C-Class – the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers – followed with monthly sales of 4,924 and a yearly total of 58,785, a 12.1 % increase over last. Rounding out the top three volume lines was the popular M-Class SUV which posted monthly sales of 3,783 bringing its annual volume to 29,698, a 15.1 % increase over last year. Sales at the high end continued strong for 2010 with the commanding G-Class up 38.8 % for the year and the flagship S-Class sedan up 21.5 %. The company sold 48 of its top-of-the-line supercar - the SLS AMG – in December, bringing its annual total to 499. smart USA recorded 570 sales in December 2010, a month-over-month sales increase of 170 percent from November 2010. Year-to-date sales total 5,927 units. The smart fortwo electric drive is beginning to arrive in the U.S. marketplace, and, in December, smart USA announced a partnership with Hertz to bring smart fortwo electric drive vehicles to the Connect by Hertz car sharing program. Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA will be announced in a separate press release issued by Mercedes-Benz USA. <table style="border-collapse: collapse; border: medium none;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0"><col style="padding: 0pt 5.4pt 2pt;"><col style="padding: 0pt 5.4pt 2pt;"><col style="padding: 0pt 5.4pt 2pt;"><col style="padding: 0pt 5.4pt 2pt;"><col style="padding: 0pt 5.4pt 2pt;"><col style="padding: 0pt 5.4pt 2pt;"><col style="padding: 0pt 5.4pt 2pt;"><tbody><tr><td colspan="7" style="border-bottom: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td colspan="7" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. Sales Summary Through December 2010 </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom"> </td><td colspan="2" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Month Sales </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">% </td><td colspan="2" style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Sales CYTD </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">% </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom"> </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Curr Yr </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Pr Yr </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Change </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Curr Yr </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Pr Yr </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Change </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Mercedes-Benz USA (passenger cars and light truck vehicles) </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt;" valign="bottom">20,090 </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt;" valign="bottom">20,025 </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt;" valign="bottom">0.3% </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt;" valign="bottom">216,448 </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt;" valign="bottom">190,604 </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt;" valign="bottom">13.6% </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">smart USA </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt;" valign="bottom">570 </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt;" valign="bottom">864 </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt;" valign="bottom">-34% </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt;" valign="bottom">5,927 </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt;" valign="bottom">14,595 </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt;" valign="bottom">-59.4% </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">*Mercedes-Benz Sprinter </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt;" valign="bottom">1,379 </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt;" valign="bottom">- </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt;" valign="bottom">- </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt;" valign="bottom">8,559 </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt;" valign="bottom">- </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt;" valign="bottom">- </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Mercedes-Benz USA / smart USA combined </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt;" valign="bottom">22,039 </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt;" valign="bottom">20,889 </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt;" valign="bottom">5.5% </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt;" valign="bottom">230,934 </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt;" valign="bottom">205,199 </td><td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt;" valign="bottom">12.5% </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td colspan="7" style="border-top: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">*Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively. </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table>

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA RISE 27.7% IN DECEMBER; 18% FOR YEAR Nissan sales rise 26.3% over last year; enjoys best-ever December Infiniti up 37.3%; Infiniti M leads gains at 115.5%, G Sedan Line up 58% Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported record December U.S. sales of 93,730 units versus 73,404 units a year earlier, an increase of 27.7 percent. Nissan Division sales were up 26.3 percent for the month, also a December best. Sales of Infiniti vehicles rose 37.3 percent over the prior year. For 2010, NNA full-year sales finished up 18 percent, at 908,570 units. Nissan Division sales finished at 805,159, an increase of 16.9 percent versus 2009. Infiniti sales finished at 103,411, gaining 27.5 percent. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan vehicles posted sales of 81,228 units in December compared with 64,296 units sold in December the previous year, an increase of 26.3 percent. Nissan Rogue and Versa set new December records. Rogue totaled 10,363 deliveries, up 58.2 percent; and Versa at 10,201, an increase of 49.8 percent. Altima deliveries totaled 23,016, a 23.5 percent increase over December 2009. The 100-percent electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF marked its first deliveries in December. “We finished the year strong, thanks to high demand for bread-and-butter models like Altima, Versa, Sentra and Rogue,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan division. “We’re continuing Nissan’s growth, with double-digit gains in 2010 for the majority of our lineup, which is only strengthened by the addition of great new vehicles like Nissan LEAF and Juke.” INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS Infiniti sales for December were 12,502 units, up 37.3 percent from the 9,108 units sold in the same month a year earlier. The all-new Infiniti M Line finished the year strong, with deliveries up 115.5 percent over December 2009. Sales of the Infiniti G Sedan Line rose 58.0 percent, due in part to initial sales of the new G25 sports sedan. The all-new QX luxury SUV enjoyed its best December since 2004, with 1,157 units sold, an 88.7 percent increase over the prior year. “Infiniti had another great sales month, with consumers continuing to respond to Inspired Performance, led by the Infiniti M Line, G Line and QX,” said Ben Poore, vice president, Infiniti Business Unit. “We’re proud to have used this strong lineup of vehicles to grow Infiniti sales back over annual 100,000 units.” NOTE: 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 2010 had 27 selling days versus 28 in December 2009. 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 and has been recognized as a 2010 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency.

KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES ALL-TIME BEST FULL-YEAR SALES AND MARKET SHARE Record December Sales Contribute to 18.7 Percent Year-Over-Year Sales Increase; Kia Exceeds Annual Sales of 350,000 Vehicles for First Time in Company History IRVINE, Calif., January 4, 2011 - Kia Motors America (KMA), which previously announced it had surpassed its best-ever full-year sales total in just 11 months, today reported all-time record sales in 2010 of 356,268 units, up 18.7-percent over 2009 and a 16.6-percent increase over the annual mark set in 2007. Nine monthly sales records, including the company's best-ever December sales of 30,444 units, led to KMA's 16th consecutive year of increased market share in the U.S. KMA's sales were led throughout 2010 by the U.S.-built1 2011 Sorento, the brand's best-selling vehicle each month and the first Kia nameplate to eclipse 100,000 units in the U.S. in one year. Kia Motors' design-led transformation has delivered a stable of new and recently introduced products – Soul, Forte, Forte Koup, Sorento, Sportage and the all-new Optima – that accounted for 86.3 percent of the December sales volume. "Kia has experienced unprecedented growth in the U.S., including a 48-percent market share increase since 2008 to our current position of more than 3-percent, and our rapid expansion is a direct result of our commitment to delivering vehicles with world-class design that embody our core principles of quality, safety, technology and value," said Byung Mo Ahn, group president and CEO of KMA and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG). "Kia has invested heavily in the U.S., including our first North American manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia, and with our first turbocharged and hybrid vehicles set to arrive in showrooms early this year we expect to continue our momentum and growth." 2011 Kia Motors America Product Line Kia's model year 2011 vehicle line includes the Sorento CUV and Sportage CUV, the all-new Optima midsize sedan, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Forte compact sedan, Forte 5-door compact hatchback, Forte Koup two-door coupe, Rio sub-compact sedan, Rio5 sub-compact hatchback and Sedona minivan. 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 725 dealers throughout the United States and serves as the "Official Automotive Partner of the NBA." In 2010, KMA recorded its best-ever U.S. sales and 16th consecutive year of increased U.S. market share. Kia is poised to continue its momentum and will continue to build the brand through design innovation, quality, value, safety features and new technologies. 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. Note to the media: For editorial references, please note that Kia Motors is a member of the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, not a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company. <table width="490" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr> <td width="128"> </td> <td colspan="2" width="179" align="center" bgcolor="#333333">MONTH OF DECEMBER</td> <td colspan="2" width="179" align="center" bgcolor="#333333">YEAR-TO-DATE</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Model</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">2010</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">2009</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">2010</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">2009</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128"> Rio</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">944</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">3,932</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">24,619</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">34,666 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Spectra</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">1</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">65</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">272</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">47,114</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Forte</td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">5,694</td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">4,903</td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">68,500</td> <td align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">26,328</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Optima</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">1,226</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">1,978</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">25,367</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">37,527</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">MY 11' Optima</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">1,880</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">n/a</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">2,015</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">n/a</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Amanti</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">1</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">62</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">281</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">3,704</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Sportage</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">33</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">1,127</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">11,776</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">42,509</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">MY'11 Sportage</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">2,527</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">n/a</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">12,097</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">n/a</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Sorento</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">2</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">3,136</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">783</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">24,460</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">MY'11 Sorento</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">9,801</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">n/a</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">108,202</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">n/a</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Sedona</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">1,672</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">773</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">21,823</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">27,398</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Rondo</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">64</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">1,236</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">3,588</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">14,206</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Borrego</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">232</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">1,020</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">9,835</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">10,530</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Soul</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">6,367</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">2,816</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">67,110</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">31,621</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="128">Total</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">30,444</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">21,048</td> <td width="179" align="right" bgcolor="#cccccc">356,268</td> <td width="89" align="right" bgcolor="#ffffcc">300,063</td> </tr> </tbody></table> 1 The 2011 Sorento is assembled at the Kia U.S. plant with U.S. and globally sourced parts.

Subaru of America, Inc. Reports 2010 All-Time Sales Record - Sales up 22% year-over-year and 50% in two years - - All Model Lines Show Increase in December - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported its full-year results for 2010 with record total sales of 263,820, a 22% increase over 2009, itself a record sales year. The company broke its 2009 record as early as November 3 and has showed no signs of slowing down since that announcement. In fact, December sales of 26,694 marked the best December in the company's history by a wide margin, exceeding the previous record set in 2009 by 16%. Marking the company's consistent growth, December 2010 is also the 10th consecutive month that Subaru has retailed more than 20,000 vehicles. <table style="border-collapse: collapse; border: medium none;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td colspan="8" style="border-bottom: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom"> </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Dec '10 </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-bottom: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Dec '09 </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">% chg </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Full Year '10 </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-bottom: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Full Year '09 </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">% chg </td><td valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Forester </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-left: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">8,068 </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">7,223 </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">11.7% </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-left: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">85,080 </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">77,781 </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">9.4% </td><td valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Impreza </td><td style="border-left: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">4,259 </td><td style="padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">3,647 </td><td style="border-right: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">16.8% </td><td style="border-left: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">44,395 </td><td style="padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">46,611 </td><td style="border-right: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">-4.8% </td><td valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Legacy </td><td style="border-left: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">3,884 </td><td style="padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">3,620 </td><td style="border-right: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">7.3% </td><td style="border-left: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">38,725 </td><td style="padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">30,974 </td><td style="border-right: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">25.0% </td><td valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-right: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Outback </td><td style="border-left: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">10,256 </td><td style="padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">8,376 </td><td style="border-right: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">22.5% </td><td style="border-left: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">93,148 </td><td style="padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">55,356 </td><td style="border-right: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">68.3% </td><td valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom">Tribeca </td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">227 </td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">208 </td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">9.1% </td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">2,472 </td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">5,930 </td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">-58.3% </td><td valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black;" valign="bottom"> </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">26,694 </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-bottom: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">23,074 </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">15.7% </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">263,820 </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-bottom: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 12pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">216,652 </td><td style="border-top: 1pt solid black; border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-right: 1pt solid black; padding-right: 6pt; padding-left: 5pt;" valign="bottom">21.8% </td><td valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td colspan="8" valign="bottom"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table> Subaru's strong showing is a result of healthy demand for its new range of products including the Legacy, Outback and Forester models which have all shown record growth in 2010 by delivering a unique combination of all-wheel drive, value and fun-to-drive confidence. New models in 2011 are predicted to increase Subaru's sales in the U.S. still further. "We are well poised for future growth and records," said Timothy M. Colbeck, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "Our products, dealer network and brand are at their best ever and as the industry recovers we are in great position to capitalize even further." Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president and COO, Subaru of America, Inc said; "As we close a record setting 2010 with an exclamation point, we need to be mindful to thank our retailers, distributors, our manufacturer, and of course, all of our employees for making these results possible. 2010 was a strong year for our brand, yet Subaru still has a lot of upside potential and we are looking forward to another record-setting year in 2011."

MAZDA FINISHES 2010 ON A HIGH NOTE - December sales up 17.7 percent; Year-to-date sales up 10.5 percent IRVINE, Calif. - Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported December 2010 sales of 21,479, up 17.7 percent versus December 2009 while year-to-date 2010 sales came in at 229,566, up 10.5 percent versus 2009. There were 27 selling days in December 2010 compared to 28 in December 2009, and 308 selling days in 2010 compared to 310 in 2009. "Coming into this year, we were hopeful that the economy and industry would begin to show signs of recovery following a tumultuous 2009, so we're extremely pleased to close out 2010 on a positive note," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO. "Gains in consumer confidence and the fact that we've remained true to our brand were all factors in building sales momentum this year that we believe will lead to an even brighter 2011 for Mazda." Sales of Mazda's CX-7 and CX-9 crossover SUVs were strong all year and December was no exception. In fact, CX-7 reported its best December since 2007 with sales of 3,413 vehicles, up 32.4 percent while CX-9 celebrated its best month ever with 3,292 vehicles, up 24.8 percent. Combined crossover SUV sales for 2010 were up 38.3 percent versus last year with a total of 57,696 vehicles and were a near 50-50 split between CX-7 (28,788) and CX-9 (28,908). While sales of Mazda's crossover SUVs were hot, sales of the volume-selling Mazda3 remained even hotter. Mazda3 reported its best December since 2007 with sales of 9,023 vehicles, up 13.1 percent versus last year. This also boosts Mazda3's year-to-date sales to 106,353, up 10.2 percent versus 2009. The Mazda6 sport sedan zoomed to a strong finish as it also recorded its best December since 2007 with 3,415 vehicles sold, up 31.5 percent. On the year, sales of Mazda6 rose 2.3 percent with a total of 35,662 vehicles sold. Rounding out the North American market, Mazda Canada, Inc. (MCI) reported its best December ever with sales of 5,218 vehicles, up 22.0 percent, the largest increase of any carmaker in Canada. Overall sales for 2010 rose by 7.0 percent with 78,662 vehicles sold and Mazda's market share increased from 5.0 to 5.1 percent. Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) celebrated its best sales month ever in December with a total of 3,336 vehicles, up 7.0 percent. 2010 also marks MMdM's best calendar year ever with 25,116 vehicles sold, up 33.0 percent versus 2009. 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. <table width="842" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 101pt;" width="135"> <col style="width: 11pt;" width="14"> <col style="width: 65pt;" width="86"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 52pt;" width="69"> <col style="width: 13pt;" width="17"> <col style="width: 56pt;" width="74"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 50pt;" width="67"> <col style="width: 65pt;" width="86"> <col style="width: 12pt;" width="16"> <col style="width: 65pt;" width="86"> <col style="width: 13pt;" width="17"> <col style="width: 47pt;" width="63"> <col style="width: 13pt;" width="17"> <col style="width: 47pt;" width="63"> <tbody><tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 101pt;" width="135" height="17"> </td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 11pt;" width="14"> </td> <td colspan="7" class="xl130" style="width: 260pt;" width="345">Month-To-Date</td> <td colspan="7" class="xl131" style="width: 262pt;" width="348">Year-To-Date</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 7.5pt;" height="10"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 7.5pt;" height="10"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl77"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl84" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> </td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl84">December</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl84">December</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl84">%</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl110">% MTD</td> <td class="xl84">December</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl84">December</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl84">%</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl110">% YTD</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl84" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> </td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl80">2010</td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl102">2009</td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl80">Change</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl116">DSR</td> <td class="xl80">2010</td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl80">2009</td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl80">Change</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl116">DSR</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl103"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">Mazda2</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 834 </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl89"> - </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl69">N/A</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl69">N/A</td> <td class="xl88"> 3,021 </td> <td class="xl88" align="center">#</td> <td class="xl88"> - </td> <td class="xl69"> </td> <td class="xl69">N/A</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl69">N/A</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">Mazda3</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 9,023 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 7,981 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">13.1%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">17.2%</td> <td class="xl88"> 106,353 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 96,466 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">10.2%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">11.0%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">Mazda5</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 791 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 1,622 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(51.2)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(49.4)%</td> <td class="xl88"> 15,683 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 18,488 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(15.2)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(14.6)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl70" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">Mazda6</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 3,415 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 2,596 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">31.5%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">36.4%</td> <td class="xl88"> 35,662 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 34,866 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">2.3%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">2.9%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">MX-5 Miata</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 352 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 464 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(24.1)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(21.3)%</td> <td class="xl88"> 6,370 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 7,917 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(19.5)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(19.0)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">RX-8</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 95 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 128 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(25.%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(23.0)%</td> <td class="xl88"> 1,134 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 2,217 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(48.%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(48.5)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">CX-7</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 3,413 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 2,578 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">32.4%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">37.3%</td> <td class="xl88"> 28,788 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 20,583 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">39.9%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">40.8%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">CX-9</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 3,292 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 2,637 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">24.8%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">29.5%</td> <td class="xl88"> 28,908 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 21,132 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">36.8%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">37.7%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">Tribute</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 264 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 247 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">6.9%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">10.8%</td> <td class="xl88"> 3,637 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 5,525 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(34.2)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(33.7)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">B-Series Truck</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> - </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> 2 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(100.0)%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(100.0)%</td> <td class="xl88"> 10 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 573 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">(98.3)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">(98.2)%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl67" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">Total Vehicles</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">CARS</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 14,510 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 12,791 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">13.4%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">17.6%</td> <td class="xl88"> 168,223 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> 159,954 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">5.2%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">5.9%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 18pt;" height="24">TRUCKS</td> <td class="xl68"> </td> <td class="xl90"> 6,969 </td> <td class="xl90"> </td> <td class="xl90"> 5,464 </td> <td class="xl85"> </td> <td class="xl106">27.5%</td> <td class="xl85"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">32.3%</td> <td class="xl90"> 61,343 </td> <td class="xl90"> </td> <td class="xl90"> 47,813 </td> <td class="xl85"> </td> <td class="xl106">28.3%</td> <td class="xl68"> </td> <td class="xl115" align="right">29.1%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl91"> </td> <td class="xl91"> </td> <td class="xl91"> </td> <td class="xl86"> </td> <td class="xl107"> </td> <td class="xl86"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl91"> </td> <td class="xl91"> </td> <td class="xl91"> </td> <td class="xl86"> </td> <td class="xl107"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 15pt;" height="20">TOTAL</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl92"> 21,479 </td> <td class="xl92"> </td> <td class="xl92"> 18,255 </td> <td class="xl87"> </td> <td class="xl108">17.7%</td> <td class="xl87"> </td> <td class="xl122" align="right">22.0%</td> <td class="xl92"> 229,566 </td> <td class="xl92"> </td> <td class="xl92"> 207,767 </td> <td class="xl87"> </td> <td class="xl108">10.5%</td> <td class="xl67"> </td> <td class="xl122" align="right">11.2%</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 17.25pt;" height="23"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 17.25pt;" height="23"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl93"> </td> <td class="xl93"> </td> <td class="xl94"> </td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl81"> </td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl93"> </td> <td class="xl93"> </td> <td class="xl93"> </td> <td class="xl80"> </td> <td class="xl81"> </td> <td class="xl67"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12pt;" height="16"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 12pt;" height="16"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl79"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl118"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl79"> </td> <td class="xl76"> </td> <td class="xl118"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl71" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">MEMO:</td> <td class="xl72"> </td> <td class="xl95"> </td> <td class="xl95"> </td> <td class="xl96"> </td> <td class="xl82"> </td> <td class="xl83"> </td> <td class="xl82"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl95"> </td> <td class="xl95"> </td> <td class="xl95"> </td> <td class="xl82"> </td> <td class="xl83"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl119" style="border-top: medium none;"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 8.25pt;" height="11"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 8.25pt;" height="11"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl79"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl79"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl120"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">IMPORT CAR</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 11,095 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 10,195 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">8.8%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 132,561 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 125,088 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">6.0%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl120"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 15pt;" height="20">IMPORT TRUCK</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 6,705 </td> <td class="xl97"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 5,215 </td> <td class="xl112" align="center">#</td> <td class="xl109">28.6%</td> <td class="xl98"> </td> <td class="xl117"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 57,696 </td> <td class="xl97"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 41,715 </td> <td class="xl98"> </td> <td class="xl109">38.3%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl121"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">IMPORT TOTAL</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl101"> 17,800 </td> <td class="xl101"> </td> <td class="xl101"> 15,410 </td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl110">15.5%</td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl123"> </td> <td class="xl101"> 190,257 </td> <td class="xl101"> </td> <td class="xl101"> 166,803 </td> <td class="xl84"> </td> <td class="xl110">14.1%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl126"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 9pt;" height="12"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 9pt;" height="12"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl89"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl120"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">DOMESTIC CAR</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 3,415 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 2,596 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">31.5%</td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 35,662 </td> <td class="xl88"> </td> <td class="xl113"> 34,866 </td> <td class="xl78"> </td> <td class="xl105">2.3%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl120"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl73" style="height: 15pt;" height="20">DOMESTIC TRUCK</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 264 </td> <td class="xl97"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 249 </td> <td class="xl98"> </td> <td class="xl109">6.0%</td> <td class="xl98"> </td> <td class="xl117"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 3,647 </td> <td class="xl97"> </td> <td class="xl114"> 6,098 </td> <td class="xl98"> </td> <td class="xl109">(40.2)%</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl121"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17"> <td class="xl75" style="height: 12.75pt;" height="17">DOMESTIC TOTALS</td> <td class="xl76"> </td> <td class="xl99"> 3,679 </td> <td class="xl99"> </td> <td class="xl99"> 2,845 </td> <td class="xl100"> </td> <td class="xl111">29.3%</td> <td class="xl100"> </td> <td class="xl124"> </td> <td class="xl99"> 39,309 </td> <td class="xl99"> </td> <td class="xl99"> 40,964 </td> <td class="xl100"> </td> <td class="xl111">(4.0)%</td> <td class="xl76"> </td> <td class="xl125"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 11.25pt;" height="15"> <td class="xl67" style="height: 11.25pt;" height="15">Selling Days</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl128">27</td> <td class="xl74"> </td> <td class="xl129">28</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl104"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl128">308</td> <td class="xl127"> </td> <td class="xl128">310</td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl104"> </td> <td class="xl65"> </td> <td class="xl115"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Toyota Reports December and 2010 Sales TORRANCE, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2011) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported December sales results of 177,488 units, a decrease of 2.0 percent from the same period last year, on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 27 selling days in December 2010, compared to 28 selling days in December 2009, TMS sales were down 5.5% for the month, compared to the same period last year. Toyota Division reported December sales of 149,928 units, down 2.4 percent from December 2009. Lexus Division reported December sales of 27,560 units, flat compared to the year-ago month. For the year, TMS reported annual sales of 1,763,595 vehicles, flat from the same period in 2009, on a DSR basis. With 308 selling days in 2009 and 306 selling days in 2010, annual sales were flat on an unadjusted raw volume basis. Toyota Division recorded year-end sales of 1,534,266 vehicles, flat from the prior year. Lexus reported sales of 229,329 units in 2010, up 6.9 percent over 2009. Scion Division reported sales of 45,678 units for the year. "Thanks to our customers' enduring confidence in the quality and reliability of our vehicles, Toyota remained the best-selling retail brand for the third consecutive year, Camry was again the best-selling car in America for the ninth straight year and Lexus retained its place as the best-selling luxury brand for the eleventh year in a row," said Don Esmond, senior vice president of automotive operations, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. "We are truly grateful for the strong loyalty our customers showed the Toyota brand in 2010, and we look forward to a successful year in 2011." Toyota Division Toyota Division passenger cars recorded December sales of 82,985 units, down 12.3 percent from the year-ago month, with year-end sales of 896,279 units, down 9.5 percent from last year. For the year, passenger car sales were led by Camry and Camry Hybrid, which posted combined annual sales of 327,804 units. Corolla recorded 2010 sales of 266,082 units. The Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted best-ever December sales of 15,253 units, up 37.7 percent over December 2009, with year-end sales of 140,928 units. Avalon reported sales of 28,390 units for the year, up 6.1 percent over 2009. Toyota Division light trucks reported December sales of 66,943 units, up 13.5 percent over December 2009, with year-end sales of 637,987 units, also up 15.1 percent from 2009. For the year, light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV with year-end sales of 170,877 units, up 15.4 percent from the same period last year. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined annual sales of 92,121 units. The Tundra full-size pickup recorded year-end sales of 93,309 units. The Tacoma mid-size pickup reported sales of 106,198 units for the year. Sienna recorded year-end sales of 98,337 units, up 17.7 percent. Scion reported December sales of 3,956 units. For the year the Scion xB urban utility vehicle recorded sales of 20,364 units. The tC sports coupe reported annual sales of 15,204 units. The xD posted sales of 10,110 units for the year. Lexus Division Lexus Division passenger cars reported December sales of 12,678 units, down 17.1 percent from December 2009, with year-end sales of 113,106 units, up 1.0 percent from 2009. For the year, Lexus passenger car sales were led by the ES entry luxury sedan with year-end sales of 48,652 units, up 1.0 percent. The IS entry luxury sport sedan recorded combined annual sales of 34,129 units. The HS entry luxury hybrid sedan recorded sales of 10,663 units for the year, up 60.2 percent. Lexus Division light trucks reported December sales of 14,882 units, up 21.5 percent over the year-ago month, and year-end sales of 116,223 units, up 13.3 percent over last year. Lexus sales were led by the RX luxury utility vehicle in 2010, which posted combined year-end sales of 95,790 units, up 3.3 percent over the prior year. The GX recorded sales of 16,450 units, up 165.6 percent over 2009. TMS Hybrids In December, TMS posted sales of 20,522 hybrid vehicles, up 18.5 percent over December 2009. TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 189,147 units. Toyota Division posted December sales of 17,819 hybrids, up 29.1 percent, and year-end sales of 162,931 units. Lexus Division posted sales of 2,703 hybrids for the month and 26,219 units for the year, up 20.5 percent. *Unless otherwise noted, all percent change figures are reported on a daily selling rate basis.

FORD’S 2010 SALES UP 19 PERCENT – LARGEST INCREASE OF ANY FULL-LINE AUTOMAKER; FOUNDATION SET FOR GROWTH IN 2011 Ford's full-year sales totaled 1.935 million, up 19 percent versus a year ago – the largest increase of any full-line automaker Ford's December retail sales were up 17 percent versus a year ago; total sales of 190,976 were up 7 percent Ford's market share up for the second year in a row; first back-to-back increase since 1993 Ford foundation set for continued growth in 2011 with its balanced line of high-quality, fuel-efficient products Ford provides 2011 global economic and industry sales outlook DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 4, 2011 – Ford’s full-year sales totaled 1.935 million, up 19 percent versus a year ago, marking the largest increase of any full-line manufacturer. Ford’s December retail sales were the highest for any month since August 2009, up 17 percent versus a year ago. Total sales (including fleet deliveries) were 190,976, up 7 percent versus a year ago. The total sales result include a 40 percent reduction in deliveries to daily rental customers. Ford’s U.S. market share was higher for the second year in a row marking the first back-to-back increase in market share since 1993. Ford’s U.S. market share in 2010 is estimated at 16.4 percent, up 1.1 points from 2009 and 2.2 points from 2008. “With our balanced line of high-quality, fuel-efficient products, we have a solid foundation to deliver more sales and improved results in 2011,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Consideration for Ford is increasing beyond our traditional areas of strength – signaling that the seeds of growth already have taken hold.” December Sales Highlights Ford’s December retail sales increased 17 percent versus a year ago. Among brands, Ford retail sales were up 20 percent and Lincoln was up 3 percent. Mercury retail sales were down 29 percent, consistent with the company’s plan to discontinue the brand by the end of 2010. Car retail sales increased 26 percent paced by record monthly sales for the all-new Ford Fiesta subcompact (5,212) and higher retail sales for the Ford Focus and Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. Fusion total sales of 22,629 were a record for the month of December. Retail sales for utilities were up 17 percent paced by higher retail sales for the Ford Escape, and the all-new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX. Ford Explorer retail sales were more than double a year ago buoyed by the introduction of the all-new 2011 Explorer. Truck retail sales were up 11 percent as F-Series recorded its highest sales month (54,888) since December 2007. Demand for the Transit Connect, Ford’s new purpose-built commercial van, continued to grow as December total sales increased 41 percent. Full-Year Sales Highlights In 2010, Ford benefited from its full family of cars, utilities and trucks. For the year, cars were up 17 percent, utilities were up 13 percent and trucks were up 27 percent. Among cars, the Fusion midsize sedan set a record with sales of 219,219, up 21 percent versus a year ago. This is the first time a Ford car has eclipsed 200,000 sales since 2004. Sales for the Taurus, Ford’s full-size sedan, were up 51 percent. Sales for the Focus, Ford’s popular small sedan, were up 7 percent. Fiesta debuted last summer and posted 2010 sales of 23,273. Utilities were paced by record sales for Escape, Ford’s small utility. Escape sales totaled 191,026, up 10 percent versus a year ago. Sales for the Edge, Ford’s midsize crossover, were 118,637, up 34 percent. Sales for Ford’s F-Series truck were 528,349, up 28 percent. The F-Series was the best-selling truck in America for the 34th year in a row and the best-selling vehicle, car or truck, for the 29th year in a row. In the commercial van segment, sales for the Ford Econoline totaled 108,258, up 26 percent and Transit Connect added sales of 27,405. New Products Ford begins 2011 with several new high-volume products hitting the U.S. market. In December, the first all-new Ford Explorers were delivered to customers. In addition, the first 2011 model F-150s, with all-new powertrains, were delivered. In the first quarter, Ford expects to begin shipments and deliveries of the all-new 2012 Ford Focus. In addition, Ford will benefit from a full year of the new F-Series Super Duty, all-new Edge and MKX crossovers and the Fiesta. 2011 Global Economic and Industry Sales Outlook Ford expects the global economy to expand 3 to 4 percent in 2011 and global sales to be in the range of 75 to 85 million – a record sales level. In 2010, global auto sales are estimated at 72 million, which was 11 percent higher than the 65 million sales recorded in 2009. In the U.S., Ford expects the economy to expand 3 to 4 percent in 2011 and industry sales to be in the range of 12.5 to 13.5 million. In Europe, the outlook is mixed with some markets undergoing budget cuts and restructuring of banks. Other European markets, such as the U.K., Germany and France, are growing. Overall, Ford expects industry sales in the Euro 19 markets to be in the range of 14.5 to 15.5 million, compared with 15.3 million in 2010. “The global economy is reaching a dynamic phase,” said Ellen Hughes-Cromwick, Ford’s chief economist. “Several indicators in key markets around the world suggest the potential for industry sales to continue to grow.”

GM’s four brands sell 118,435 more vehicles in 2010 than eight brands did in 2009 GM December retail sales up 27 percent, best month in 2010 Chevrolet sales improve 16 percent in 2010 Buick sales rose 52 percent in 2010 – the highest improvement of any major brand GMC increased sales 29 percent for the year Cadillac sales gain of 35 percent in 2010 is the highest for major luxury brands DETROIT – General Motors dealers reported 223,932 total sales in December, a 16-percent increase from a year ago for the company’s four brands. The gain was driven by solid retail sales which were 27 percent higher than a strong December a year ago. For the calendar year, total sales for GM’s four brands increased 21 percent to 2,202,927, while retail sales rose 16 percent for the year. GM’s four brands sold 118,435 more vehicles this year than the company did with eight brands in 2009, and will gain total and retail market share for the year. The December total sales result includes an anticipated reduction in fleet sales to rental companies. For the month, overall fleet sales represented 17 percent of GM’s total sales. According to Don Johnson, vice president, U.S. sales operations, the company’s annual sales performance shows the strong focus of the new company. “Our sales this year reflect the impact of GM’s new business model,” Johnson said. “The consistency of results that we achieved demonstrates the focus on our brands, dealers and customers, and how we compete aggressively for every sale, every day.” In December GM’s industry-leading lineup of fuel-efficient crossovers continued to gain in popularity with consumers. Sales of GM crossovers rose 42 percent versus December 2009. For the year, GM crossover sales were 50 percent higher than in 2009. GM sold 567,458 crossovers in the United States in 2010, far more than any other automaker. Since 2005, the crossovers’ proportion of the U.S. market has almost doubled to about 22 percent of the industry. In the same period, crossovers as a proportion of GM sales have increased more than threefold and now represent 26 percent of the company’s sales volume. “The crossover market is a great example of how consumers can have their cake and eat it too,” Johnson said. “More and more, consumers are choosing to purchase fuel-efficient crossovers like the 32-mpg highway-rated Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain because they get everything they want – comfort, utility and quality.” In December, sales of the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain set records for each model (22,764 and 9,303 respectively) and led GM’s crossover gains – a result of improving availability. For the year, sales of these compact crossovers were up 74 percent and 331 percent respectively, enabling them to gain market share in the compact crossover segment where sales rose an estimated 27 percent year-to-date through December. In the mid-luxury crossover segment, the Cadillac SRX gained more share than any entry, with sales up 152 percent for the year. GM’s full-size pickup truck sales improved 29 percent in December versus a year ago, when the company was clearing out a high proportion of past model-year trucks. During the month, 89 percent of GM’s full-sized pickup trucks sold were 2011 model year vehicles compared to 22 percent new model year trucks (2010) during the same month last year. In 2010, combined sales of the Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra full-size pickups increased to 520,444 units – up 17 percent compared to 2009. Total sales of GM passenger cars declined 6 percent during December, driven by anticipated lower fleet sales. However, retail sales of GM passenger cars rose 14 percent for the month, led by improving demand for the all-new Chevrolet Cruze, Buick Regal and Cadillac CTS Coupe. For the year, sales of GM passenger cars improved 20 percent. Month-end dealer inventory in the United States stood at about 511,000 units, which is about 25,000 lower compared to November and about 126,000 higher than December 2009. 2010 Year-to-Date Key Facts: Calendar-year-to-date total sales for GM’s four brands are up 21 percent, with retail sales rising 16 percent. GM’s four brands have sold 118,435 more vehicles in 2010 than were sold with eight brands in calendar year 2009 GM compact crossovers, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain, increased sales by 110 percent GM mid-size crossovers, Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia sales rose 23 percent GM’s mid-luxury crossover, Cadillac SRX, increased sales 152 percent At 567,458 sold in 2010, GM sells the most stylish, fuel-efficient crossovers in the U.S. market, an increase of 50 percent for the year GM’s full-size pickup truck sales of 520,444 were 17 percent higher in 2010, compared to 2009 GM’s four brands sold 804,511 passenger cars in 2010, a 20-percent increase over 2009. Brand Key Facts: Chevrolet: Chevrolet delivered 147,960 total vehicles in December, a 9-percent increase versus last year. Retail sales for Chevrolet rose 21 percent for the month – the best retail sales month since August 2009. Retail sales were propelled by improving Cruze sales, and strong Silverado and Equinox retail sales, which were up 30 and 90 percent respectively. Equinox had its best sales month ever, aided by increased inventories. Year-to-date total Chevrolet sales increased 16 percent (read more). Buick: Buick, the fastest growing major automotive brand in the United States, reported 17,095 total sales, a 40-percent increase compared to a year ago. This includes a 48- percent rise in year-over-year retail sales – the fifteenth consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains for the brand. Total Buick sales increased 52 percent during the calendar year (read more). GMC: GMC reported total sales of 42,159, a 35-percent increase compared to the same month last year. This marks the fifteenth consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases. Retail sales were 40 percent higher than last year, spurred by Sierra, Acadia and Terrain – up 40 percent, 46 percent and 73 percent, respectively. For the year through December, GMC total sales improved 29 percent (read more). Cadillac: Cadillac, the fastest-growing luxury brand in the United States, reported total sales of 16,718 for December – 13 percent higher than last December, with retail sales increasing 28 percent. December was the eleventh consecutive month of year-over-year total and retail sales gains. SRX retail sales were up 16 percent compared to a year ago and had its best month ever. CTS retail sales rose 70 percent, driven by strong demand for the all-new CTS Coupe. The Escalade family had its best retail month since December 2008, up 30 percent versus a year ago. Total sales for Cadillac are up 35 percent for the year (read more). Fleet sales for GM’s four brands were 37,658 for the month, a 21 percent decline from the prior year, due to a 35 percent reduction in sales to rental fleets. Commercial fleet sales rose 8 percent during the month, the ninth straight month of gains.

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