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General Motors of Canada Reports June 2008 Sales Results

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Oshawa, Ontario, July 2, 2008 – For June 2008, General Motors of Canada dealers delivered 32,355 units, down 23.8% from a year ago.

“GM Canada's June sales reflected the significant ongoing market impact of rising gas prices and the resulting further consumer shift toward cars and smaller crossovers,” said Marc Comeau, GM of Canada’s vice-president of sales, service, and marketing. “GM is shifting production and adjusting on the ground inventories to address demand for our hot selling fuel efficient cars like the Pontiac Wave and G5, the Saturn Astra and Aura, the Chevrolet Aveo, Malibu and our own Oshawa built Chevrolet Impala, which all performed exceptionally well in June.”

Mazda Announces June 2008 Sales Figures

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MAZDA5 Sales up 29 Percent, MAZDA3 Reports Best June Ever

IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2008 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported June 2008 sales of 23,771 vehicles, a 7.7 percent decrease over last year, but an increase of 3.7 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis. There were 24 selling days in June 2008, 27 in June 2007. Despite a tough economic state in the automotive industry, Mazda's year-to-date sales are up 0.3 percent with 153,141 vehicles sold (up 0.9 percent on a DSR basis).

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Chrysler Reports June 2008 Sales

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Let's Refuel America $2.99 Gas Guarantee Plus Cash Extended Through July 31

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1, 2008 -- Chrysler LLC today reported total June 2008 U.S. sales of 117,457 units, which is 36 percent below the same period last year. Total June sales reflect a continued contraction of the market, especially of pickup trucks and SUVs, continued reductions in fleet sales, and increases in Chrysler's newest highly fuel-efficient vehicles. All sales figures are reported as unadjusted.

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Highlights:
- Let's Refuel America extended through July 31; continues to help drive showroom traffic, sales of most fuel-efficient vehicles

Mitsubishi Reports June 2008 Sales

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer continues to lead the way for Mitsubishi in the U.S. with 2,688 sales

CYPRESS, Calif., July 1, 2008 -- Mitsubishi Motors today announced total June 2008 sales of 7,494.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Highlights:
- The fuel-efficient Mitsubishi Lancer continues to lead the way for Mitsubishi in the U.S. with 2,688 sales, making June the second best month of the year for Lancer. May 2008 was Lancer's best month with 3,318 sales.
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution sales were 315, up 52.2% for the month compared to June 2007.
- Mitsubishi Galant sales through the first six months of the year remain ahead of 2007, with 13,058 sales in 2008, compared to 13,008 last year.

BMW Group USA Reports June 2008 Sales

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BMW Group US sales (BMW and MINI combined) down 11 percent in June. MINI sales continue to thrive

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 1, 2008 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) today reported June vehicle sales of 26,155, a decline of 11 percent from the 29,394 vehicles sold in the same month of 2007. For the first six months of 2008, BMW Group sales are down 3.9 percent to 157,913 vehicles versus the 164,338 sold in the first half of 2007.

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Kia Motors America Announces Best June, Quarter Ever in 2008

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IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2008 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best June ever with record sales of 28,292 units, an increase of 7.6 percent over the same period last year, and year-to-date sales of 157,619 units, an increase of 2.1 percent over the same period last year. For the just completed quarter, the company reported sales of 89,405 units.

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Kia's June record sales were led by Spectra and Optima, with 7,131 and 6,865 units sold respectively. Small car Rio and family vacation favorite Sedona also had strong sales with 3,337 units and 3,719 units respectively, both increases over the same period last year.

General Motors Reports 265,937 Deliveries in June 2008

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GM market share estimated 2 points above May and up slightly compared with June 2007

DETROIT, 2008-07-01 – General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) today announced June sales results, highlighted by an 8 percent rise in retail car sales and continued strong performance in crossovers. Despite the significant decline of industry market volume and the limited availability of some of GM’s most popular models, GM dealers in the United States delivered 265,937 vehicles in June, down 8 percent (18.5 percent unadjusted). Truck sales declined 6 percent.

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Hyundai Motor America Reports June 2008 Sales

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- Hyundai tops 50,000 sales for the first time ever and reports best sales month in its history as 2009 Hyundai Genesis begins arriving in dealerships

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 1, 2008 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 50,033 for the month of June, a 1.3 percent increase over the same record-setting period last year and best sales month ever.

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Acura Announces June 2008 Sales Results

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Acura TSX posts best-ever June sales

TORRANCE, Calif., July 1, 2008 -- The Acura TSX sports sedan posted best-ever June sales, making it Acura's top-selling vehicle for the month as the luxury division posted June sales of 12,456 units, down 16.4 percent* based on the daily-selling-rate. Acura year-to-date sales of 77,914 are down 14.3 percent versus 2007.

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In just its second full month on sale, the redesigned Acura TSX sports sedan set a new June record with sales of 3,869 units, surpassing the previous record of 3,414 set in 2007. Year-to-date sales TSX reached 17,683, up 2.2 percent compared to last year.

American Honda Reports Record Sales in June 2008

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Fuel-efficient Honda Fit sets all-time record; Honda Civic and Acura TSX set June records

TORRANCE, Calif., July 1, 2008 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced total June sales of 142,539, up 13.8 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis(1), setting a new record for the month. Reflecting a shifting automotive marketplace, total car sales set a new June record for the first time since 1990 at 97,639, up 34.2 percent versus last year. Year-to-date American Honda sales are up 4.8 percent to 798,358.

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Mercedes-Benz USA Reports 19,576 New Vehicle Sales for June 2008

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MBUSA Records Best First Half-Year Sales on Record

MONTVALE, N.J., July 1, 2008 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 19,576 new vehicles for June 2008, bringing the year-to-date total to 119,279 units, marking the best sales for the first half of any year company's history.

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Subaru Reports Increased June 2008 Sales

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Subaru Reports Another Month of Increased Sales

CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 1, 2008 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported June sales of 18,007 total units resulting in the company having another month of increased sales.

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The 2009 Subaru Forester continues its strong sales start, up 41 percent over the same period last year, while the Subaru Legacy maintains its increase in sales, up 19 percent over the same period last year.

Toyota Reports June 2008, Second-Quarter and First-Half Sales

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TORRANCE, Calif., July 1, 2008 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported half-year sales of 1,240,086 vehicles. For the month of June, TMS recorded sales of 193,234 units, a decrease of 11.5 percent from last June, on a daily selling rate basis.

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The Toyota Division posted June sales of 172,981, down 10.3 percent from last June. The Lexus Division reported June sales of 20,253 units, a decrease of 21.1 percent from the year-ago month.

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Daimler AG Reports 13 Percent June 2008 Sales Increase for the Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S.

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Total of 22,121 Units of Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Sold in U.S.

NEW YORK, July 1, 2008 -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 22,121 units in the U.S. for June 2008. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted.

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Highlights:
- Mercedes-Benz USA Records June Sales of 19,576
- smart USA Records 2,545 Sales in June

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 19,576 new vehicles for June 2008, bringing the year-to-date total to 119,279 units, marking the best first-half sales in the company's history.

Ford Motor Company Reports June 2008, First Half Sales

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DEARBORN, Mich., July 1, 2008 -- In the first half of 2008, sales of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars and crossovers to retail customers were higher than a year ago. Retail sales for cars increased 3 percent and crossovers also were up (less than 1 percent). Together, cars and crossovers accounted for 59 percent of Ford's first half retail sales compared with 49 percent in the first half 2007.

2009 Lincoln MKS2009 Lincoln MKS

Highlights:
June:
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury June sales totaled 167,090, down 28 percent versus year ago.
- Ford Focus' sales to individual retail customers were 9 percent higher than a year ago.
- 2009 Ford Flex and 2009 Lincoln MKS debut.
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Nissan North America Reports June 2008 Sales Figures

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 1, 2008 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales for June of 75,847 units versus 92,213 units a year ago, a decrease of 17.7 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles decreased 18.5 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 11.9 percent. NNA in the first quarter of the fiscal year sold 252,477 units, versus 256,399 for the April-June 2007 period, a decrease of 1.5 percent.

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NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS

-- Nissan vehicles saw sales of 66,543 units in June compared with June 2007's 81,655 units sold, an 18.5 percent decrease.

Audi of America Reports June 2008 Sales, Expects Market Share Increase

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HERNDON, Va., July 1, 2008 -- Audi of America, Inc. announced today auto sales for the month of June totaling 8,203, an increase of 5.3% from last year's figures; the brand also expects to record an increase in market share for the month. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales continued their record- setting trend; compared with last year's June figures, CPO sales rose to 2,787 units, an increase of 23.6%.

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Highlights:
- Audi posts sales increase in June
- de Nysschen expects market share increase
- Audi A4 sales up

Honda Sets All-Time Auto Production Record in May 2008 for Regions Outside Japan

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TOKYO, Japan, June 26, 2008– Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of May 2008.


Production in Japan experienced a year-on-year decrease for the ninth consecutive month (since September 2007).

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Production in regions outside of Japan experienced a year-on-year increase for the 34th consecutive month (since August 2005), setting an all-time record for the month of May. This includes record production for the month of May in Asia and China.

Worldwide production experienced a year-on-year decrease for the first time in two months (since March 2008).

Nissan Reports May 2008 Production, Sales and Export Results

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TOKYO, June 26, 2008 – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export figures for May 2008.

1. Production

Nissan’s global production in May increased 5.1% year-on-year to 275,918 units.

Export models from Japan such as Nissan Rogue, Nissan Murano, Nissan X-Trail and March boosted domestic production to 100,299 units, exceeding the previous year by 40.3%.

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Production outside of Japan dropped 8.1% year-on-year to 175,619 units.

In the U.S., production fell 26.1% to 43,317 units compared to the year prior.

In Mexico, production decreased 4.7% year-on-year to 41,784 units.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures for May 2008

Tokyo, June 26, 2008 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export figures for May 2008.

Production: total and in Japan
Total global production came in at 98,959 units, a decline of 8.7 percent over May last year and marking the third consecutive monthly decrease. Production volume in Japan at 62,039 units was up 7.8 percent, the 20th consecutive month of year-on-year growth and marking a new record for May since Mitsubishi Motors spun off its truck and bus operations in 2003.

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