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General Motors Reports Preliminary First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

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DETROIT. 2008-04-30 – General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2008, marked by improved adjusted automotive operating performance, rapid growth in emerging markets, continued cost performance in GM North America (GMNA) operations and liquidity of nearly $24 billion, despite the impact of the American Axle strike on North American operations and weakness in the U.S. auto industry.

Highlights:
* First quarter revenue of $42.7 billion
* Positive adjusted automotive earnings before tax, with improvement of over $160 million
* Positive reported automotive earnings before tax, down by $118 million
* Adjusted net loss of $350 million, reported net loss of $3.3 billion
* Continued strong results in emerging markets

Bentley Motors Increases Profitability despite Slight Decrease in Sales Revenue

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First Quarter Results demonstrate brand strength in uncertain market Strong demand for new Brooklands and GT Speed

Crewe, 30 April, 2008 -- Bentley Motors has announced its financial results for the first quarter, ending 31 March 2008, reporting consistent profitability despite a slight decrease in sales. Bentley net revenue decreased by €15m or 4.4% to €338mn compared to the first quarter of 2007, primarily due to exchange rate effects. However, operating profit increased by €1m to €39m compared to the same period in 2007.

General Motors Announces First Quarter 2008 Global Sales of More Than 2.25 Million Vehicles

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Sets Records in Three of Four Regions

DETROIT, 2008-04-23 -- General Motors (GM) sold 2.25 million cars and trucks around the world in the first quarter of 2008, according to preliminary sales figures released today, with a record 64 percent of all sales occurring outside the United States. GM global first quarter sales were down less than one percent. Robust first quarter sales in GM's Latin America, Africa and Middle East (GMLAAM) and Asia Pacific (GMAP) regions, and improved sales in the GM Europe (GME) region helped offset a 10 percent decline in GM North America (GMNA). Sales outside GMNA were up 8 percent compared with last year.

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Renault Group Worlwide Sales Results for First Quarter 2008 Up 6.5%

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April 15, 2008 -- The Renault group sold 638,554 PC and LCVs in first-quarter 2008, for an increase of 6.5% on first-quarter 2007. Renault brand sales were up 4.7%, Dacia sales increased by 37% and Renault Samsung Motors decreased by 9%.

“The Group has grown its sales as forecast, with the launch of four new models in the first two months of the year – New Kangoo PC and LCV, Clio Estate and Grand Modus. Five other models set for launch in 2008, including Koleos and Sandero, will help to further this dynamic” Patrick Blain, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing.

GM Europe's First Quarter 2008 Sales Reach All-Time Record

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Zurich, 2008-04-09 -- In the first quarter of 2008, General Motors (GM) Europe sales reached an all-time record of 572,137 vehicles*, an increase of 18,111 units compared to Q1 2007. The company market share was 9.6 percent.

Highlights:
# GM Europe Q1 volume of 572,137 is the highest ever Q1 volume
# Chevrolet Europe Q1 sales up 30 percent to a record market share of 2.2 percent
# GM Russia sales up 78 percent
# Cadillac’s European sales up 13 percent in the first three months
# HUMMER sales in Europe increase by 59 percent compared to Q1 2007

BMW Group Reports Record Worldwide Sales in First Quarter 2008

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March: best month ever with more than 153,000 vehicles

Munich, 04/07/2008 -- The BMW Group increased its sales in the first quarter of 2008 by 5.7% to 351,787 automobiles (prev.yr.: 332,933). Deliveries of BMW brand cars to customers in the first three months rose by 2.7% to 293,550 vehicles (prev.yr.: 285,840). MINI recorded a significant increase of 23.6% to 58,054 units (prev.yr.: 46,980). Rolls-Royce Motor Cars handed 183 automobiles over to customers in the first quarter (prev.yr.: 113/+61.9%).

Mitsubishi Motors Announces 3Q FY 2007 Financial Results, Full-year Forecasts

Tokyo, February 5, 2008 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced its sales and financial results for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008 and its full-year forecasts.

1. 3Q FY2007 results

(1) Performance overview

Mitsubishi Motors reported that consolidated net sales in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 (April 1 through December 31, 2007) totaled one trillion 947.3 billion yen, a 26 percent increase of 403.2 billion yen over the same period last fiscal year (one trillion 544.1 billion yen). The gain stems principally from higher sales of vehicles in Europe and in Asia and other regions and from favorable yen exchange rates.

Toyota Announces Record Third Quarter Operating Results

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Net Revenue, Operating income and Net income Mark New Record for the Third Quarter

Tokyo—TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) today announced operating results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2007.

On a consolidated basis, net revenues for the third quarter totaled 6.71 trillion yen, an increase of 9.2 percent compared to the same period last fiscal year. Operating income increased 4.7 percent to 601.5 billion yen, while income before income taxes, minority interest and equity in earnings of affiliated companies was 652.7 billion yen.

Net income increased by 7.5 percent to 458.6 billion yen.

Positive contributions to operating income totaled 140.0 billion yen, consisting of 100.0 billion yen from marketing efforts and 40.0 billion yen from cost reduction efforts.

Details of Ford's Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Financial Results Briefing Released

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DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 17, 2008 – Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] will release fourth quarter and full year 2007 financial results at 7 a.m. EST, Thursday, Jan. 24. The following briefings will be held after the announcement:

At 9 a.m. EST, Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer, and Don Leclair, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will host a conference call for news media and the investment community to discuss fourth quarter and full year results.

Following the earnings call, at 11 a.m. EST, Ford Senior Vice President and Controller Peter Daniel, Ford Vice President and Treasurer Neil Schloss and Ford Motor Credit Company Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer K.R. Kent will host a conference call for fixed income analysts and investors.

China Automotive Systems Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results

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Net Sales up 39% YoY, Operating income grew 95% YoY, Net income increased 68% YoY

WUHAN, Hubei, China, Nov. 9 /Xinhua- PRNewswire- FirstCall/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS) , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced 2007 third quarter financial results.

Third Quarter 2007 Highlights:

-- Total net sales for the period increased to US$31.2 million, reflecting 39% year-over-year growth;
-- Net sales from steering components for passenger vehicles increased to US$20.2 million, reflecting 49% year-over-year growth;
-- Net sales from steering components for commercial vehicles increased to US$8.11 million, reflecting a 26% increase year-over-year;

PROTON Persona, PROTON Saga Drive PROTON's Domestic Sales

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31/10/2007
PROTON Persona, PROTON Saga Drive PROTON's Domestic Sales

SHAH ALAM, - PROTON's pride and joy, the Persona, and its 50th Merdeka promotion model, the SAGA, have boosted PROTON's domestic sales and strengthened its position in the market.

Bookings for the Persona have reached 19,615 units in the three months that it was introduced while bookings for the SAGA have topped 26,618 units.

"We're pleased with the reception of these two models which underscore that we are moving in the right direction in terms of our manufacturing philosophy and have indeed produced the right car for the right market at the right price," said Managing Director Dato' Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir.

Nissan Reports Production, Sales, Export Results for September 2007 and Past Six Months

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Record September as global production grew 15.5%

TOKYO (October 29, 2007)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced production, sales and export figures for September and the first half of fiscal 2007.

1.Production
September
Nissan’s global production grew 15.5% year-on-year to 317,024 units, marking an all-time record for the month of September.

In Japan, the Infiniti G35 sedan/G37 coupe (Skyline sedan/coupe in Japan) and the Rogue which was launched in North America in September contributed to increased production. Total domestic production grew 2.9% to 113,381 units, compared to the previous year.

Overseas production grew 23.9% year-on-year to 203,643 units, marking a record month of September.

Honda Sets All-Time Record for Worldwide Production for the First Half of a Fiscal Year 2007

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TOKYO, Japan, October 29, 2007 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of September and the first half of the current fiscal year (April-September 2007), including all-time records for worldwide auto production and production in regions outside of Japan for the first half of the fiscal year.

Production
September 2007
Due to a decrease in production for the domestic market, production in Japan experienced a year-on-year decrease for the first time in two months (since July 2007).

Production outside Japan experienced a year-on-year increase for the 26th consecutive month (since August 2005).

Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures for September 2007 & for First Half of FY 2007

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Tokyo, October 29, 2007 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export figures for September 2007 and for the first half of fiscal 2007.

September 2007

Total global production came in at 124,145 units, an increase of 16.4 percent over September 2006 and marking the seventh consecutive monthly increase since March this year. Production volume in Japan increased 20.9 percent to 75,934 units, the twelfth consecutive month of year-on-year growth. This growth was driven by increased output of the new Lancer for the Russian, North American, and Middle East and African markets and of the new Outlander for the U.S., European and Chinese markets.

GM Announces Record Global Third Quarter 2007 Sales, Up 4 Percent

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2007-10-18, DETROIT - General Motors sold a record 2.38 million cars and trucks around the world in the third quarter of 2007, a 4 percent increase compared with last year, according to preliminary sales figures released today. GM also reported record sales outside the United States, marking the 21st consecutive quarter of year-over-year sales increases outside the U.S.

Highlights:
* Chevrolet Aveo, Corsa and Celta Drive Record Sales Surge of 22 Percent In Latin America, Africa and the Middle East
* Record Sales in China, India Fuel 16 Percent Asia-Pacific Increase
* Opel/Vauxhall and Chevrolet Performance Drives Europe to Set Q3 Sales Record with 15 Percent Growth
* 21 Consecutive Quarters of Year-Over-Year Growth Outside the U.S.

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