Drew Dowdell

February 1, 2011

Behind the numbers

Domestics January 2011 Sales

General Motors reported a January 2011 sales rise of 23% today with retail sales increasing 36%. GM’s small crossovers, the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain, continued their trend of kicking butt and taking names with a surge of 35% and 48% respectively. Some of that surge is a credit to additional production coming online at the Oshawa facility, making more vehicles available to meet the rising demand.

Other interesting points:

Apparently someone returned an XLR: it’s listed as -1 sales for January
The DTS and Lucerne both had massive jumps in sales as they approach the end of their runs. Up 120% and 61.8% respectively.
Cadillac CTS up 70% over last year.
The Lambda Triplets (GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave) combined sold 18,702. January 2010 they sold 15,259.
Only four of GM's cars still in production took a sales hit this month. Lacrosse was down 11.2%, Malibu down 14.2%, Camaro down 11.3%, and Corvette down 15.6%
42% of Buick buyers in January were non-GM owners.
321 Chevrolet Volts sold in January; 650 sold so far.

Ford reported sales of 127,317 for January 2011 for an increase of 27% over the same month last year. Retail sales were up 35% for cars, 22% for Utilities, and 24% for trucks. There was a planned 27% decline in sales to daily rental companies.

Other interesting points:

Ford Fusion set a new record for January, up 18% to 14,346, with retail sales up 39%.
The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid accounting for 24% of MKZ retail sales. Overall MKZ retail sales up 42%
Ford Escape still going strong with sales of 13,973
Mercury all but gone, only 248 sold for all of January. All of them were Grand Marquis.
Ranger sales down drastically, 31.1%, but still outsold Flex
Transit Connect sales nearly doubled

Chrysler Group LLC Reported January 2011 sales of 70,118, making a 23% increase over January 2010’s 57,143 units. Chrysler’s Jeep, Dodge and Ram brands all posted double digit increases. Chrysler brand down 7%.

Other interesting points:

Jeep up 47%, led by the new Grand Cherokee up 130%
Durango racing back on the scene with 5113% increase – 1,199 sold for January
Caravan up 82%
Chrysler brand down across the board except for Town and Country.
Chrysler 200 Sales not yet ramped up to Sebring levels.

February 1, 2011

Chrysler Group LLC Reports January 2011 U.S. Sales Increased 23 Percent

January marks the 10th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases
Jeep® Grand Cherokee sales up 130 percent versus January 2010
All Jeep models in production post January sales increases
Ram pickup truck sales up in January, the ninth-consecutive month of year-over-year sales improvements
Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck brands all post double-digit year-over-year sales gains
Chrysler Group’s 16 all-new or significantly-refreshed vehicles launched in 2010 arrive in dealerships in volume
Chrysler Group celebrates production launch of the new 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country; both minivans post double-digit percentage sales gains in January
All-new 2011 Chrysler 300 sedan premieres at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit; Named Top Safety Pick for 2011 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
New 2011 Jeep Compass compact SUV, now with available Trail Rated 4x4 capability, debuts at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit
All-new 2011 Dodge Charger named Top Safety Pick for 2011 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

February 1, 2011 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 70,118, a 23 percent increase compared with sales in January 2010 (57,143 units).

The entire Jeep® product lineup, the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans, and the Ram pickup truck helped drive the 23 percent sales increase in January, the 10th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases.

“We have set the foundation for a year of sales growth with our 16 all-new or significantly-revamped models for 2011,” said Fred Diaz, President and CEO – Ram Truck Brand and Lead Executive for U.S. Sales. “We have started the year on a strong note, and we intend to continue gaining sales momentum as our new 2011 models hit dealer showrooms during this first quarter.” Hot off their exciting premieres at the North American International Auto Show in January, the all-new 2011 Chrysler 300 series sedans have begun shipping to dealers and the new 2011 Jeep Compass compact SUV has already arrived in dealerships.

Chrysler Group’s 16 all-new or significantly-refreshed models, representing 75 percent of its nameplates, are arriving in dealerships in volume. The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango three-row SUV and the new 2011 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan landed in dealerships in January, as did the new 2011 model year Dodge Journey, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Avenger, and Chrysler Town & Country minivan.

The Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck brands started the year with a bang, posting double-digit percentage sales increases in January, led by the Jeep brand’s 47 percent sales gain versus a year ago. The Chrysler Town & Country, the original luxury minivan and the nation’s top-selling minivan in 2010, led the Chrysler brand with a 45 percent sales increase in January versus a year ago.

Chrysler Group finished the month with an 89-day supply of inventory (260,533 units). U.S. industry sales figures for January are projected at an estimated 12.8 SAAR.

January 2011 U.S. Sales Highlights by Brand

Jeep® Brand

Jeep brand sales were up 47 percent in January compared with the same month in 2010. All Jeep models currently in production posted a sales increase in January, led by the brand’s flagship Jeep Grand Cherokee. Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the brand’s volume leader, increased 130 percent in January versus a year ago. Sales of the iconic Jeep Wrangler were up 32 percent compared with January a year ago.

The Jeep brand is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the brand is creating distinctive, premium 70th Anniversary Edition models of each vehicle in its lineup that pay homage to the history of the legendary Jeep brand. All Jeep 70th Anniversary Edition models will arrive in showrooms in the first quarter, and all will be available in a unique Bronze Star exterior paint, in addition to Bright Silver and Black.

The Jeep brand unveiled its new 2011 Jeep Compass compact SUV at the North American International Auto Show in January. Offering unsurpassed 4x4 fuel economy and off-road capability in the compact-SUV segment, the 2011 Compass features a stunning new sophisticated design, with cues coming directly from the brand’s premium icon, the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Chrysler Brand

The Chrysler brand’s Town & Country minivan posted a 45 percent sales increase in January. Town & Country had more sales in the United States than any other minivan in 2010, and led Chrysler brand sales for the year. Building on that momentum, the Chrysler brand recently introduced a new Town & Country minivan for 2011. In January, the Chrysler Group celebrated the production launch of the new 2011 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan at the Windsor (Canada) Assembly Plant.

The all-new 2011 Chrysler 300 series sedans premiered at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in January. The new 300 was named in January as a Top Safety Pick for 2011 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, marking the first time the model has achieved the Insurance Institute’s highest rating. The Chrysler 300 series delivers grand-touring performance and world-class ride and handling with best-in-class V-6 engine power and new second-generation E-segment chassis architecture. Shipments of the all-new 300 series to dealers began in late January.

Ram Truck Brand

The Ram Truck brand, named the 2010 Manufacturer of the Year by Off-Road Adventures magazine, posted an 18 percent sales increase in January. Ram pickup truck sales were up 22 percent, compared with the same month in 2010. Both the Light Duty and Heavy Duty pickups posted double-digit percentage sales gains in January versus a year ago. AUTOMOBILE Magazine named the Ram 1500 to its annual list of All-Stars late last year. It marked the second consecutive year that the Ram 1500 was named to the list.

Dodge Brand

Dodge brand sales were up 22 percent in January versus a year ago, led by sales of the Dodge Grand Caravan, the brand’s volume leader. The minivan’s sales increased 82 percent in January compared with sales in January 2010. Chrysler Group last month celebrated the production launch of the new 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, as well as its Chrysler brand sibling, the Town & Country minivan, at the Windsor (Canada) Assembly Plant.

The all-new 2011 Dodge Charger in January was named a Top Safety Pick for 2011 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, marking the first time the muscle car has achieved the Insurance Institute’s highest rating.

Sales of the Dodge Nitro mid-size sport utility were up 43 percent in January, while sales of the Dodge Challenger muscle car were up 50 percent. The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango three-row SUV began arriving in Dodge dealerships in January.

January U.S. Sales Highlights

Jeep brand sales (23,079 units) increased 47 percent versus the same month last year (15,715 units)
Jeep Grand Cherokee sales (7,612 units) improved 130 percent compared with January last year (3,311 units)
Jeep Wrangler sales (6,444 units) increased 32 percent versus January 2010 (4,888 units)
Jeep Patriot (3,452 units) posted a 75 percent year-over-year sales increase
Jeep Liberty sales (4,052 units) increased 36 percent compared with January last year (2,987 units)
Jeep Compass sales (1,423 units) were up 14 percent versus January a year ago (1,244 units)
Ram Truck brand sales (13,020 units) increased 18 percent compared with the same month last year (11,032 units)
Ram pickup truck sales (12,197 units) improved 22 percent compared with January 2010 (9,957 units)
Ram Heavy Duty Truck sales were up 15 percent in January versus the same month last year
Dodge brand sales (24,314 units) were up 22 percent compared with the same month a year ago (19,953 units)
Dodge Grand Caravan sales (7,813 units) increased 82 percent versus January 2010 (4,298 units)
Dodge Challenger sales (2,526 units) were up 50 percent compared with the same month a year ago (1,683 units)
Dodge Nitro sales (1,950 units) increased 43 percent versus January 2010 (1,368 units)
The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango posted sales of 1,199 units as the three-row SUV begins to arrive in dealerships in greater volume
Chrysler Town & Country sales (6,552 units) were up 45 percent compared with the same month a year ago (4,531 units)

<table style="width: 495px; height: 1435px;" 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 January 2011</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="18"> <td height="18">200</td> <td>

765

</td> <td>

0

</td> <td align="right">

0%

</td> <td>

765

</td> <td>

0

</td> <td>

0%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Sebring</td> <td>

717

</td> <td>

3,593

</td> <td align="right">

-80%

</td> <td>

717

</td> <td>

3,593

</td> <td align="right">

-80%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">300</td> <td>

1,329

</td> <td>

1,654

</td> <td align="right">

-20%

</td> <td>

1,329

</td> <td>

1,654

</td> <td align="right">

-20%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">PT Cruiser</td> <td>

342

</td> <td>

641

</td> <td align="right">

-47%

</td> <td>

342

</td> <td>

641

</td> <td align="right">

-47%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Aspen</td> <td>

0

</td> <td>

24

</td> <td align="right">

-100%

</td> <td>

0

</td> <td>

24

</td> <td>

-100%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Town & Country</td> <td>

6,552

</td> <td>

4,531

</td> <td align="right">

45%

</td> <td>

6,552

</td> <td>

4,531

</td> <td align="right">

45%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">CHRYSLER BRAND</td> <td>

9,705

</td> <td>

10,443

</td> <td align="right">

-7%

</td> <td>

9,705

</td> <td>

10,443

</td> <td align="right">

-7%

</td> </tr> <tr height="18"> <td height="18">Compass</td> <td>

1,423

</td> <td>

1,244

</td> <td align="right">

14%

</td> <td>

1,423

</td> <td>

1,244

</td> <td>

14%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Patriot</td> <td>

3,452

</td> <td>

1,972

</td> <td align="right">

75%

</td> <td>

3,452

</td> <td>

1,972

</td> <td>

75%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Wrangler</td> <td>

6,444

</td> <td>

4,888

</td> <td align="right">

32%

</td> <td>

6,444

</td> <td>

4,888

</td> <td align="right">

32%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Liberty</td> <td>

4,052

</td> <td>

2,987

</td> <td align="right">

36%

</td> <td>

4,052

</td> <td>

2,987

</td> <td align="right">

36%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Grand Cherokee</td> <td>

7,612

</td> <td>

3,311

</td> <td align="right">

130%

</td> <td>

7,612

</td> <td>

3,311

</td> <td>

130%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Commander</td> <td>

96

</td> <td>

1,313

</td> <td align="right">

-93%

</td> <td>

96

</td> <td>

1,313

</td> <td>

-93%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">JEEP BRAND</td> <td>

23,079

</td> <td>

15,715

</td> <td align="right">

47%

</td> <td>

23,079

</td> <td>

15,715

</td> <td align="right">

47%

</td> </tr> <tr height="18"> <td height="18">Caliber</td> <td>

2,412

</td> <td>

2,506

</td> <td align="right">

-4%

</td> <td>

2,412

</td> <td>

2,506

</td> <td>

-4%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Avenger</td> <td>

2,317

</td> <td>

3,134

</td> <td align="right">

-26%

</td> <td>

2,317

</td> <td>

3,134

</td> <td>

-26%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Charger</td> <td>

2,062

</td> <td>

2,125

</td> <td align="right">

-3%

</td> <td>

2,062

</td> <td>

2,125

</td> <td>

-3%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Challenger</td> <td>

2,526

</td> <td>

1,683

</td> <td align="right">

50%

</td> <td>

2,526

</td> <td>

1,683

</td> <td>

50%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Viper</td> <td>

62

</td> <td>

26

</td> <td align="right">

138%

</td> <td>

62

</td> <td>

26

</td> <td align="right">

138%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Journey</td> <td>

3,973

</td> <td>

4,790

</td> <td align="right">

-17%

</td> <td>

3,973

</td> <td>

4,790

</td> <td align="right">

-17%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Caravan</td> <td>

7,813

</td> <td>

4,298

</td> <td align="right">

82%

</td> <td>

7,813

</td> <td>

4,298

</td> <td align="right">

82%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Nitro</td> <td>

1,950

</td> <td>

1,368

</td> <td align="right">

43%

</td> <td>

1,950

</td> <td>

1,368

</td> <td align="right">

43%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Durango</td> <td>

1,199

</td> <td>

23

</td> <td align="right">

5113%

</td> <td>

1,199

</td> <td>

23

</td> <td align="right">

5113%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">DODGE BRAND</td> <td>

24,314

</td> <td>

19,953

</td> <td align="right">

22%

</td> <td>

24,314

</td> <td>

19,953

</td> <td align="right">

22%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Dakota</td> <td>

823

</td> <td>

994

</td> <td align="right">

-17%

</td> <td>

823

</td> <td>

994

</td> <td>

-17%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Ram P/U</td> <td>

12,197

</td> <td>

9,957

</td> <td align="right">

22%

</td> <td>

12,197

</td> <td>

9,957

</td> <td>

22%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Sprinter</td> <td>

0

</td> <td>

81

</td> <td align="right">

-100%

</td> <td>

0

</td> <td>

81

</td> <td align="right">

-100%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">RAM BRAND</td> <td>

13,020

</td> <td>

11,032

</td> <td align="right">

18%

</td> <td>

13,020

</td> <td>

11,032

</td> <td align="right">

18%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">TOTAL DODGE</td> <td>

37,334

</td> <td>

30,985

</td> <td align="right">

20%

</td> <td>

37,334

</td> <td>

30,985

</td> <td align="right">

20%

</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>

70,118

</td> <td>

57,143

</td> <td align="right">

23%

</td> <td>

70,118

</td> <td>

57,143

</td> <td align="right">

23%

</td> </tr> <tr height="7"> <td height="7"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17"> TOTAL CAR</td> <td>

11,425

</td> <td>

14,721

</td> <td align="right">

-22%

</td> <td>

11,425

</td> <td>

14,721

</td> <td align="right">

-22%

</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17"> TOTAL TRUCK</td> <td>

58,693

</td> <td>

42,422

</td> <td align="right">

38%

</td> <td>

58,693

</td> <td>

42,422

</td> <td align="right">

38%

</td></tr></tbody></table>

February 1, 2011

January 2011 Sales Figure Ticker

General Motors - 178,896 - up 23%

Ford Motor Company - 127,317 - up 13%

Toyota Motors - 115,856 - up 17.3%

American Honda - 76,269 - up 13%

Chrysler Group - 70,118 - up 23%

Nissan North America - Up 14.8%

Hyundai Motor America -37,214 - up 22%

Kia Motors NA - 27,789 - up 25.6%

Subaru of America - 18,858 - up 20.8%

BMW Group - 18,656 - up 21.1%

Volkswagen Group of America - 18,401 - up 2.1%

Mercedes-Benz USA - 17,273 - up 14%

Mazda NA - 14,267 - down 9.1%

Audi of America - 7,812 - up 20%

Mitsubishi Motors NA - 5,714 - up 37%

Jaguar/Land Rover - 3,206 - up 24%

American Suzuki - 2,562 - up 26%

Porsche Cars North America - 2,400 - up 34%

Saab USA -

Related:

:forum: Behind The numbers - January 2011 Domestics

:forum: December 2010 Sales Figure Ticker

:forum: 2010 Sales Breakdown

February 1, 2011

My wife drives a 2005 STS bought new that year. $53,000.00 got every option minus sunroof. With 28,000 miles it is flawless. You can light up the factory Michelens while still getting a great hole shot. The 320HP Northstar gets 15/26 mpg and you have to look at the Tach to tell if its running. It is a head turner and my 2005 Corvette does not shame it. :smilies-38096:

Welcome to C&G. The STS actually had a sales increase this month. It's a shame it's in its final months.

February 1, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported January 2011 sales of 5,714 units, an increase of 37 percent compared to January 2010. "We are pleased with the steady growth in sales of our Outlander Sport," said MMNA President & CEO Shin Kurihara. "As we expected, the impetus provided by this all-new crossover SUV has gotten our year off to a very good start."

Outlander Sport sales were 1,065 in January, which is an increase of 10 percent over the prior month (December 2010). Outlander Sport sales have grown in each of its four months of sales since its introduction last October.

Other January sales highlights include:

January sales represent Mitsubishi's highest monthly sales total since August 2009, and the second highest sales total in more than two years
Galant sales were 2,549, up 80 percent from January 2009.
Lancer Evolution sales were up more than 18 percent from last January

February 1, 2011

Best January Since 2008

ATLANTA, February 2, 2011--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismo line-up in the United States, today announced January sales of 2,400, a 34 percent increase compared to the same period in 2010 when it sold 1,786.

January's results signify Porsche's strongest calendar-year start since 2008 and also represent the German car company's eighth-consecutive month in which it has posted double or triple digit monthly sales increases over the year previous. Porsche finished calendar year 2010 nearly 30 percent ahead of 2009.

"Beginning the year where we left off in 2010 is encouraging and another sign that the Porsche brand is continuing its momentum in the U.S market," said Detlev von Platen, PCNA's President and CEO. "Obviously, our goal is to maintain this trend in 2011."

From a model standpoint, Porsche's results were again led by high market demand for the new Cayenne. Porsche's newly designed SUV has enjoyed strong market momentum since its initial launch last summer, and in January sales for the Cayenne were 1,047 compared to 590 in 2010, an increase of 77 percent.

Also of note in January was the continuing market success of Porsche's four-door Panamera Gran Turismo with sales of 604 for the month, compared to 534 the year prior, up 13 percent from a year ago.

Porsche's mid-engine sport cars enjoyed substantial gains this past month. Porsche's Boxster sales in January were 186, compared to 80 in 2010, an increase of 133 percent. Cayman was up 61 percent with January sales of 127 versus last year's mark of 79. Total 911 sales for the month were 436 versus 503 during the same period in 2010

Also in January, Porsche's Approved Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) cars enjoyed sales of 565 versus 546 during the same period in 2010.

February 1, 2011

Audi January U.S. sales increase 20% to set another monthly record

• January 2011 sales of 7,812 easily eclipsed the old record of 6,510 set January 2010

• 2011 Audi A8 flagship sedan sales rise 765% year-over-year

• Consumers demand clean diesel vehicles; sales mix hit 66% for the Audi A3 TDI and 41% for the Q7 TDI

Audi today reported January U.S. sales of 7,812 Audi cars and SUVs, which accounted for a 20% overall increase from January 2010. The previous January sales record for Audi in the U.S. was the 6,510 vehicles sold in 2010.

The strong January 2011 results followed the best year that the luxury brand has seen in the U.S. as sales surpassed 100,000 for the first time to finish the full year at 101,629 vehicles. The 8.6% share that Audi held in overall U.S. imported luxury vehicle sales at the end of 2010 also set a record for the brand.

Audi models have already earned significant awards in the U.S., including the Edmunds.com Technology Breakthrough Award to the 2011 Audi A8, four category winners in the Strategic Vision 2010 Total Value Index and the EyesOn Design "Best Production Vehicle" awarded to the Audi A6, which is scheduled to arrive this Fall.

In January 2011, Audi recorded year-over-year sales increases exceeding 50% with five of its models: the Audi A3, Audi A8, Audi Q5, Audi Q7 and the Audi R8.

Sales of the 2011 Audi A8 flagship model, introduced in late November, jumped 765.4% from a year earlier as consumers continue to respond favorably to the most technologically advanced vehicle Audi has ever produced.

January 2011 Audi A3 sales climbed 52.8% from a year earlier as consumers continued to demand the Audi A3 TDI clean diesel model, the 2010 Green Car of the Year. Audi Q5 crossover sales continued to show the strong momentum built throughout 2010 by posting a 50.9% gain from January 2010 sales. The Audi Q7 full-size luxury crossover sales also showed a nearly 60% rise from January 2010.

"Consumers sent a strong signal that Audi is a brand on the rise," said Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen. "Our intent is to make 2011 another pacesetting year."

Audi sales highlights – January 2011

• January 2011 ranks as the best January in Audi of America history, eclipsing the record set in 2010.

• Audi A8 sales numbers skyrocket due to launch of redesigned 2011 Audi A8 flagship.

• Five models within Audi lineup post gains of over 50% YOY.

Audi Q5 and Audi Q7 January sales and news notes

• Audi Q5 sales in January second only to A4.

• Audi Q5 sales up 50.9% for January YOY.

• Audi Q7 sales up 59.8% for January YOY.

Audi A3, A6 and R8 January sales and news notes

• Audi A3 sales rose 52.8% in January; A3 TDI represents 66% of sales mix.

• Audi A6 luxury sedan sales up 17.2% YOY.

• R8 sales record 83.7% uptick over January 2010.

Audi Certified Pre-Owned sales and news notes

• January 2011 CPO sales of 2,232 units represent 32.1% YOY surge from 1,690 vehicles a year earlier.

ABOUT AUDI

Audi of America, Inc. and its 277 U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. During 2009 Audi outsold all other luxury brands in Europe, while in the U.S. market Audi posted the largest market share gain of any luxury automotive brand. Over the next few years, AUDI AG expects to spend nearly $2 billion annually on new products and technology. Visit www.audiusa.com or www.audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi vehicle and business issues.

<table width="379" border="1"><tbody><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">AUDI US SNAPSHOT</td><td style="font-weight: bold;"> </td><td style="font-weight: bold;"> </td><td style="font-weight: bold;"> </td><td style="font-weight: bold;" colspan="3">--YTD--</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">Model Line</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">Jan '11 Actual</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">Jan '10 Actual</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">Yr/Yr % change</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">Jan '11 YTD Actual</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">Jan '10 YTD Actual</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">Yr/Yr % change</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">A3</td><td>715</td><td>468</td><td>52.8%</td><td>715</td><td>468</td><td>52.8%</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">A4</td><td>2,483</td><td>2,763</td><td>-10.1%</td><td>2,483</td><td>2,763</td><td>-10.1%</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">A5</td><td>1,054</td><td>1,051</td><td>0.3%</td><td>1,054</td><td>1,051</td><td>0.3%</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">A6</td><td>594</td><td>507</td><td>17.2%</td><td>594</td><td>507</td><td>17.2%</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">A8</td><td>450</td><td>52</td><td>765.4%</td><td>450</td><td>52</td><td>765.4%</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">Audi Q5</td><td>1,584</td><td>1,050</td><td>50.9%</td><td>1,584</td><td>1,050</td><td>50.9%</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">Audi Q7</td><td>756</td><td>473</td><td>59.8%</td><td>756</td><td>473</td><td>59.8%</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">R8</td><td>79</td><td>43</td><td>83.7%</td><td>79</td><td>43</td><td>83.7%</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">TT</td><td>97</td><td>103</td><td>-5.8%</td><td>97</td><td>103</td><td>-5.8%</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold;">Total Audi Sales</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">7,812</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">6,510</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">20.0%</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">7,812</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">6,510</td><td style="font-weight: bold;">20.0%</td></tr></tbody> </table>

NOTES:

- 2010 A4 numbers include Audi A4 sedan, Avant, and S4 models. 2009 A4 numbers include A4 cabriolet, which has been discontinued.

- 2011 and 2010 A5 numbers include Audi A5 cabriolet and coupe' and S5 cabriolet and coupe' models. 2009 A5 numbers do not include the cabriolet models.

- A6 includes Audi A6 sedan, S6 sedan and A6 Avant models.

- A8 includes Audi A8 sedan, A8L sedan, and S8 sedan models.

- TT includes Audi TT coupe' and TT roadster models.

February 1, 2011

BMW Group U.S. Reports January 2011 Sales

BMW brand sales up 20.8%

MINI sales up 22.4%

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 1, 2011… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported January sales of 18,656 vehicles, an increase of 21.1 percent from the 15,410 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago.

"The combination of strong December sales and miserable weather in many areas provided a real challenge for January," said Jim O'Donnell, President and CEO of BMW of North America, LLC. "On the other hand, the new BMW X3 and MINI Countryman played a strong role in January's percentage gain even though both continue building up their model range, which we will see in the next couple of months."

BMW Brand Sales

Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 20.8 percent in January for a total of 15,905 compared to 13,163 vehicles sold in January, 2010.

In January, best performing vehicles included the new X3 SAV – officially on sale in the U.S. for only two weeks - up 273.3 percent to 1,075 units; the 5 Series, up 76.2 percent to 4,350 units and the X5, up 23.6 percent to 3,038 units. The BMW SAV segment (X3, X5, X6) continues to show important growth with sales up 42.8 percent from the previous January.

BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles

In January, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) increased 1.7 percent to 11,650 vehicles from the 11,451 vehicles sold in January 2010.

MINI Brand Sales

MINI USA reported sales of 2,751 automobiles in January, an increase of 22.4 percent from the 2,247 in January 2010.

Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, January 2011

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