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* Ford's October U.S. sales totaled 215,985, up 8 percent compared with a
year ago.
* Car sales totaled 82,949, up 22 percent; truck sales totaled 133,036, up
1 percent.
* Ford Fusion (up 143 percent), Mercury Milan (up 67 percent), Lincoln MKZ
(up 90 percent), Ford Focus (up 27 percent) and the outgoing Ford Taurus
(up 73 percent) pace the car sales increase.
* New Ford Expedition (up 41 percent) and Lincoln Navigator (up 44 percent)
post double-digit gains in October.
* Ford Escape surpasses 1 million sales milestone in October - and cements
its position as the best-selling small utility since its introduction in
late 2000.
* Ford October inventories are 107,000 units lower than a year ago.

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company's
(NYSE: F) dealers delivered 215,985 vehicles to U.S. customers in October,
up 8 percent compared with a year ago. It is the second monthly sales
increase for the company, which posted a 5-percent increase in September.
October car sales were up 22 percent as sales for the company's new
mid- size cars (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ) were more than
double a year ago. The Ford Focus and the outgoing Ford Taurus also posted
sharply higher sales.
Truck sales were up 1 percent, led by gains for the new 2007-model
Expedition and Navigator, which now are on sale in dealerships.
Expedition sales were 8,553 (up 41 percent), and Navigator sales were
2,066 (up 44 percent).
Ford's F-Series pickup also was up 3 percent, and the Ford Econoline
full- size van was up 31 percent.
October sales for the Ford Escape (9,603) lifted the vehicle's lifetime
sales to more than 1 million. The Escape has been the best-selling small
utility vehicle in the United States since it was introduced in late 2000.
Cumulative sales now total 1,001,186.
U.S. Inventories Lower At the end of October, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury
inventories were estimated at 622,000 units. This level is 107,000 units
lower than a year ago and 30,000 units lower than at the end of September.
The company estimates three- quarters of the present inventory is new 2007
models.
"We are very serious about aligning inventories with demand," said Al
Giombetti, president, Ford and Lincoln Mercury sales and marketing. "Our
dealers did an outstanding job with the 2006 model sell-down program, and
we took a painful but necessary action to reduce fourth-quarter
production."
FORD MOTOR COMPANY OCTOBER 2006 U.S. SALES


October Month % October CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Sales By Brand
Ford 183,188 166,266 10.2 2,094,381 2,257,104 -7.2
Mercury 10,277 10,922 -5.9 156,695 172,127 -9.0
Lincoln 8,766 8,477 3.4 98,260 102,177 -3.8
Jaguar 1,366 1,758 -22.3 17,874 26,042 -31.4
Volvo 8,384 8,671 -3.3 98,053 106,431 -7.9
Land Rover 4,004 3,753 6.7 37,531 34,683 8.2
Total Ford
Motor Company 215,985 199,847 8.1 2,502,794 2,698,564 -7.3

Memo: Cars and
Trucks
Cars 82,949 67,958 22.1 962,190 896,987 7.3
Trucks 133,036 131,889 0.9 1,540,604 1,801,577 -14.5
Total Ford
Motor Company 215,985 199,847 8.1 2,502,794 2,698,564 -7.3



FORD BRAND OCTOBER 2006 U.S. SALES

October Month % October CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change

Crown Victoria 4,465 4,203 6.2 55,257 57,061 -3.2
Five Hundred 6,010 7,915 -24.1 74,092 92,155 -19.6
Taurus 20,750 11,992 73.0 168,746 173,659 -2.8
Fusion 9,908 4,078 143.0 120,994 4,078 2867.0
Focus 11,412 8,969 27.2 152,242 164,041 -7.2
Mustang 11,786 11,234 4.9 145,055 139,719 3.8
Thunderbird 0 400 -100.0 469 9,017 -94.8
GT 102 165 -38.2 1,600 937 70.8
Total Ford Cars 64,433 48,956 31.6 718,455 640,667 12.1

Freestyle 3,297 6,707 -50.8 52,572 66,355 -20.8
Escape 9,603 9,974 -3.7 132,666 142,208 -6.7
Explorer 11,976 12,122 -1.2 155,246 209,000 -25.7
Expedition 8,553 6,047 41.4 68,759 97,825 -29.7
Excursion 0 1,165 -100.0 965 14,748 -93.5
Freestar 2,815 5,155 -45.4 47,644 69,215 -31.2
Econoline/
Club Wagon 18,662 14,210 31.3 152,053 150,011 1.4
Ranger 6,471 6,354 1.8 78,650 106,261 -26.0
F-Series 55,947 54,404 2.8 672,732 749,094 -10.2
Low Cab Forward 252 146 72.6 3,057 437 599.5
Heavy Trucks 1,179 1,026 14.9 11,582 11,283 2.7
Total Ford
Trucks 118,755 117,310 1.2 1,375,926 1,616,437 -14.9

Total Ford
Brand 183,188 166,266 10.2 2,094,381 2,257,104 -7.2



LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND OCTOBER 2006 U.S. SALES


October Month % October CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change

Grand Marquis 2,495 2,957 -15.6 48,654 59,460 -18.2
Montego 1,508 2,016 -25.2 19,659 23,246 -15.4
Sable 0 1,050 -100.0 0 22,899 -100.0
Milan 2,229 1,336 66.8 30,563 1,336 2187.6
Total Mercury Cars 6,232 7,359 -15.3 98,876 106,941 -7.5

Town Car 3,037 2,908 4.4 32,246 39,916 -19.2
LS 429 821 -47.7 8,797 17,518 -49.8
MKZ 2,288 1,204 90.0 26,291 1,204 2083.6
Total Lincoln Cars 5,754 4,933 16.6 67,334 58,638 14.8

Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 11,986 12,292 -2.5 166,210 165,579 0.4

Mariner 2,146 1,395 53.8 28,600 29,386 -2.7
Mountaineer 1,574 1,740 -9.5 25,113 28,351 -11.4
Monterey 325 428 -24.1 4,106 7,449 -44.9
Total Mercury Trucks 4,045 3,563 13.5 57,819 65,186 -11.3

Navigator 2,066 1,431 44.4 18,547 21,714 -14.6
Aviator 0 800 -100.0 1,711 14,585 -88.3
Mark LT 946 1,313 -28.0 10,668 7,240 47.3
Total Lincoln Trucks 3,012 3,544 -15.0 30,926 43,539 -29.0

Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 7,057 7,107 -0.7 88,745 108,725 -18.4

Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 19,043 19,399 -1.8 254,955 274,304 -7.1

Total Lincoln Brand 8,766 8,477 3.4 98,260 102,177 -3.8
Total Mercury Brand 10,277 10,922 -5.9 156,695 172,127 -9.0



JAGUAR BRAND OCTOBER 2006 U.S. SALES

October Month % October CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
XJ 315 615 -48.8 4,096 7,048 -41.9
S-TYPE 314 541 -42.0 5,335 7,452 -28.4
X-TYPE 308 495 -37.8 4,660 9,499 -50.9
XK 429 107 300.9 3,783 2,043 85.2
Total Jaguar 1,366 1,758 -22.3 17,874 26,042 -31.4



VOLVO BRAND OCTOBER 2006 U.S. SALES

October Month % October CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
S40 2,131 1,872 13.8 20,758 21,330 -2.7
V50 363 436 -16.7 3,528 4,926 -28.4
V40 0 0 NA 0 8 -100.0
S60 1,723 1,482 16.3 22,109 21,549 2.6
V70 377 447 -15.7 4,990 6,439 -22.5
XC70 895 1,132 -20.9 11,343 12,373 -8.3
C70 501 10 4,910.0 3,053 1,429 113.6
S80 69 705 -90.2 5,213 9,018 -42.2
XC90 2,325 2,587 -10.1 27,059 29,359 -7.8
Total Volvo 8,384 8,671 -3.3 98,053 106,431 -7.9



LAND ROVER BRAND OCTOBER 2006 U.S. SALES

October Month % October CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Range Rover 800 968 -17.4 9,221 10,338 -10.8
Range Rover Sport 1,823 1,439 26.7 14,463 6,095 137.3
LR3 1,381 1,082 27.6 13,806 15,354 -10.1
Discovery 0 2 -100.0 1 809 -99.9
Freelander 0 262 -100.0 40 2,087 -98.1
Total Land Rover 4,004 3,753 6.7 37,531 34,683 8.2

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GM's U.S. Divisions Deliver 301,317 Vehicles in October
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-- GM Retail Sales Up 36 Percent Compared With Last Year
-- Chevrolet
Avalanche, Silverado and GMC Sierra Pickup Trucks on a Roll - Retail
Sales
More Than Doubled -- For the Second Consecutive Year, GM Offers More
Vehicle Models Achieving 30 MPG Highway Than Any Other Automaker
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DETROIT, Nov. 1 /CNW/ - General Motors dealers in the United States sold
301,317 new cars and trucks in October, a 22 percent increase compared with
last year. Retail sales were up 36 percent on a sales-day adjusted basis.
Retail truck sales were up 52 percent, led by a doubling of full-size pickup
retail sales such as Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra and a 46 percent increase
in luxury utility retail sales, including the entire Cadillac Escalade lineup.
Retail car sales were up 9 percent, led by Chevrolet Impala, Pontiac G6 and
Saturn Aura.
"GM's industry-leading truck business was boosted in October by lower
fuel prices - that's one reason our trucks, SUVs and crossovers are gaining
share. Of course, offering customers great fuel economy coupled with having
the industry's most comprehensive coverage, including the 5-year/100,000 mile
powertrain warranty, helps too," said Mark LaNeve, General Motors North
America vice president, Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. "Consumers are
responding to our lineup of new vehicles, including Saturn Aura, Chevrolet
Silverado and GMC Sierra, and we'll have even more new products arriving soon,
including our mid-crossovers - Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave."
GMC, Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, Saturn, Pontiac and Saab all had retail
sales increases in October. GMC was up 75 percent retail, with sales more than
doubling for the Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL.
The all-new 2007 Sierra pickups arrived at dealerships in October.
Chevrolet retail sales were up 39 percent, with double-digit retail jumps by
Silverado, up 107 percent; Tahoe, up 104 percent; and Suburban, up 83 percent.
The all-new 2007 Silverado pickups also arrived at dealerships in October.
Buick retail sales were up 28 percent, led by Lucerne. Cadillac retail sales
were up 30 percent, with a 14 percent increase in CTS, a 28 percent increase
in SRX and triple-digit increases for the entire Escalade lineup. Saturn
retail sales were up 16 percent as the all-new 2007 Aura and Sky continue to
bring new customers into the Saturn family. Pontiac retail sales were up 1
percent due to sales increases for the new G5, G6, and Solstice. Lastly, Saab
retail sales were up 83 percent, driven by a 54 percent retail increase for
9-3, an 80 percent hike for 9-5 and a 338 percent increase for 9-7X.
"We continue to experience strong customer demand for our lineup of fuel
efficient vehicles and new launch products," LaNeve said. "In October we were
very pleased to learn that for the second year in a row, according to the U.S.
EPA, GM offers more vehicle models (23 total) that achieve an estimated 30 mpg
on the highway, or higher, than any other automaker."
GM continues to reduce its reliance on daily rental sales. Sales to daily
rental companies were down 14 percent compared to year-ago levels, while non-
daily rental fleet business was up 6 percent. Overall fleet sales of 75,000
vehicles were down 8 percent compared with last October.


Certified Used Vehicles

October sales for all certified GM brands, including GM Certified Used
Vehicles, Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Saturn Certified Pre-Owned
Vehicles, Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned
Vehicles, were 42,839 units, comparable to last October's sales. Total year-
to-date certified GM sales for all brands are 436,383 units, down 2 percent
from the same period last year.
GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling certified
pre-owned brand, posted 37,222 sales in October, down 1 percent from October
2005. Year-to-date sales for GM Certified Used Vehicles are 377,203 units,
comparable to last year's results for the same period.
Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles posted 3,652 sales in October, up
30 percent from last October. Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 1,289
units, down 32 percent. Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 594 units, down
nearly 2 percent. In its tenth month of operation, HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned
sold 82 units.
"Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles had an outstanding sales month, up
nearly 30 percent over October 2005, with year-to-date sales up nearly 8
percent from the same period last year," said LaNeve. "Through October, GM
Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling certified brand, sold
377,203 units, comparable to its category record annual sales in 2005."

GM North America Reports October 2006 Production; 2006 Fourth Quarter
Production Forecast Remains Unchanged at 1.110 Million Vehicles
In October, GM North America produced 427,000 vehicles (174,000 cars and
253,000 trucks). This is down 62,000 units or 13 percent compared to October
2005 when the region produced 489,000 vehicles (174,000 cars and 315,000
trucks). Production totals include joint venture production of 19,000 vehicles
in October 2006 and 29,000 vehicles in October 2005.
The region's 2006 fourth quarter production forecast is unchanged at
1.110 million vehicles (450,000 cars and 660,000 trucks). In the fourth
quarter of 2005 the region produced 1.281 million vehicles (483,000 cars and
798,000 trucks).
GM also announced 2006 final third quarter and revised fourth quarter
production forecasts for its international regions.

GM Europe -- GM Europe built 374,000 vehicles in the third quarter of
2006. In the third quarter of 2005, the region built 412,000 vehicles. The
region's 2006 fourth quarter production forecast is unchanged at 445,000
units. In the fourth quarter of 2005, the region built 443,000 vehicles.

GM Asia Pacific -- GM Asia Pacific built 433,000 vehicles in the third
quarter of 2006. In the third quarter of 2005 the region built 409,000
vehicles. The region's 2006 fourth quarter production forecast is revised at
504,000 units, up 8,000 units from last month's guidance. In the fourth
quarter of 2005 the region built 420,000 vehicles.

GM Latin America, Africa and the Middle East -- The region produced
215,000 vehicles in the third quarter of 2006. In the third quarter of 2005,
the region built 207,000 vehicles. The region's 2006 fourth quarter production
forecast is unchanged at 215,000 units. In the fourth quarter of 2005, the
region built 188,000 vehicles.

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been
the global industry sales leader for 75 years. Founded in 1908, GM today
employs about 327,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in
Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33 countries. In 2005, 9.17
million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands:
Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac,
Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall. GM operates one of the world's leading finance
companies, GMAC Financial Services, which offers automotive, residential and
commercial financing and insurance. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry
leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. More information
on GM can be found at http://www.gm.com .

Note: GM sales and production results are available on GM Media OnLine at
http://media.gm.com by clicking on News, then Sales/Production. In this press
release and related comments by General Motors management, we use words like
"expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "forecast," "objective," "plan," "goal"
and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, representing
our current judgment about possible future events. We believe these judgments
are reasonable, but actual results may differ materially due to a variety of
important factors. Among other items, such factors might include: the pace of
introductions and market acceptance of new products; the effect of competition
on our markets and significant changes in the competitive environment; price
increases or shortages of fuel; and changes in laws, regulations or tax rates.
GM's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly report on Form 10-Q
provide information about these factors, which may be revised or supplemented
in future reports to the SEC on Form 10-Q or 8-K.

This report is governed by the Forward Looking Statements language found
in the Terms and Conditions on the GM Institutional Investor website.

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Chrysler Group Reports U.S. Sales Increase for October 2006
Wednesday November 1, 3:24 pm ET
* Chrysler Group total sales increased 1 percent over last year
* Retail sales increase substantially year-over-year
* Fleet sales decline compared to last year
* Jeep(R) brand sales increase 29 percent over October 2005
* Dodge Truck sales improve 11 percent versus year ago levels


AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group reported sales for October 2006 of 159,586 units, an increase of 1 percent (3 percent decrease unadjusted) compared to October 2005 sales of 164,814 units. All sales are reported on a day-rate basis unless otherwise indicated.

"Our retail sales were particularly strong in October, led by the strength of key products like Jeep® Commander and the Dodge Ram pickup," said Steven Landry, Vice President - Sales and Field Operations, Chrysler Group. "Combined with the exciting new products hitting our dealer showrooms like Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Nitro, it's a great way to start the fourth quarter."

New Products

The icon of the Jeep brand, Wrangler, posted a monthly sales record of 8,679 units, an increase of 102 percent compared to previous year results of 4,475 units.

The all new-new Dodge Nitro is proving to be popular with customers as shown by its strong month-over-month growth of 228 percent to 3,044 units. In its first month of limited availability, September 2006, sales were 966 units.

Sales of the Chrysler Sebring are strong, despite limited availability nationwide. October sales of the Chrysler Sebring totaled 2,892 units, an increase of 181 percent over September 2006 sales of 1,664 units.

"The Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Nitro and Chrysler Sebring represent the latest offerings of the Chrysler Group, delivering vehicles with significant value with unique features that customers are looking for," said Landry. "Our dealers are excited about these new products and customers are showing their support of them with their purchases."

Jeep

Sales of the Jeep brand increased 29 percent to 40,297 units. Last year sales of the Jeep brand totaled 32,431 units.

The Jeep Liberty led the SUV segment, posting sales of 11,004 units, an increase of 10 percent over October 2005 sales of 10,417 units.

The Jeep Commander posted October record sales of 8,079 units and rose 159 percent compared to October 2005 sales of 3,241 units.

Dodge

The Dodge Ram pickup led the Dodge brand with sales of 28,251 units, an increase of 17 percent over October 2005 sales of 25,086 units. Overall Dodge brand sales totaled 77,654 units relatively flat in comparison to last year's sales of 80,617 units.

The Dodge Caliber remains strong with sales of 7,790 units. Total year-to- date Dodge Caliber sales are 75,791 units.

The Dodge Dakota pickup posted sales of 4,943 units, an increase of 12 percent over October 2005 sales of 4,601 units.

Dodge Charger sales rose 26 percent to 8,619 units. October 2005 sales were 7,119.

In the commercial products segment, the Dodge Sprinter van achieved a record month, posting sales of 2,289 units, an increase of 28 percent over previous year sales of 1,855 units.

Chrysler

The first SUV for the Chrysler brand, the Chrysler Aspen, totaled 1,524 units in its second month of availability, representing a month-over-month increase of 116 percent. Overall Chrysler brand sales declined 16 percent to 41,635 units versus October 2005 sales of 51,766 units.

"The Chrysler Group will remain competitive by focusing on the new products already in the marketplace and on the remaining products yet to be launched this year," said Michael Manley - Vice President, Sales Strategy and Dealer Operations. "Our aggressive sales plan - in conjunction with our dealers - has reduced 2006 model year inventories to less than 50 percent of the total inventory and helped to start the fourth quarter on a good note."

Chrysler Group finished the month with 508,724 units of dealer inventory, or an 80-day supply.


DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru October 2006

Month Sales DR % Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change
Sebring 2,892 9,579 -69% -70%
Concorde 0 0 0% 0%
300 10,518 12,835 -15% -18%
Crossfire 763 1,099 -28% -31%
PT Cruiser 10,692 12,201 -9% -12%
Aspen 1,524 0 0% 0%
Pacifica 5,578 5,741 1% -3%
Town & Country 9,668 10,311 -2% -6%
CHRYSLER BRAND 41,635 51,766 -16% -20%

Compass 3,342 0 0% 0%
Wrangler 8,679 4,475 102% 94%
Liberty 11,004 10,417 10% 6%
Grand Cherokee 9,193 14,298 -33% -36%
Commander 8,079 3,241 159% 149%
JEEP BRAND 40,297 32,431 29% 24%

Neon 195 5,519 -96% -96%
Caliber 7,790 0 0% 0%
Stratus 363 11,127 -97% -97%
Intrepid 0 0 0% 0%
Charger 8,619 7,119 26% 21%
Viper 198 154 34% 29%
Magnum 2,576 2,966 -10% -13%
Dakota 4,943 4,601 12% 7%
Ram P/U 28,251 25,086 17% 13%
Caravan 12,454 15,101 -14% -18%
Durango 6,932 7,089 2% -2%
Nitro 3,044 0 0% 0%
Ram Van/Wagon 0 0 0% 0%
Sprinter Van 2,289 1,855 28% 23%
DODGE BRAND 77,654 80,617 0% -4%

TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP 159,586 164,814 1% -3%

TOTAL CG CAR 32,369 48,276 -30% -33%
TOTAL CG TRUCK 127,217 116,538 14% 9%
Selling Days 25 26

Sales CYTD DR % Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change
Sebring 49,618 78,122 -36% -36%
Concorde 0 210 -100% -100%
300 116,625 119,219 -2% -2%
Crossfire 8,144 12,602 -35% -35%
PT Cruiser 116,806 112,380 4% 4%
Aspen 2,258 0 0% 0%
Pacifica 66,463 73,023 -9% -9%
Town & Country 136,721 151,612 -10% -10%
CHRYSLER BRAND 496,635 547,168 -9% -9%

Compass 9,790 0 0% 0%
Wrangler 62,913 69,172 -9% -9%
Liberty 114,218 141,403 -19% -19%
Grand Cherokee 118,351 178,119 -34% -34%
Commander 72,908 4,765 1430% 1430%
JEEP BRAND 378,180 393,459 -4% -4%

Neon 17,239 104,851 -84% -84%
Caliber 75,791 0 0% 0%
Stratus 50,647 88,294 -43% -43%
Intrepid 0 298 -100% -100%
Charger 96,387 30,840 213% 213%
Viper 1,311 1,311 0% 0%
Magnum 35,222 45,637 -23% -23%
Dakota 66,416 90,844 -27% -27%
Ram P/U 303,476 343,898 -12% -12%
Caravan 182,805 194,408 -6% -6%
Durango 60,349 97,881 -38% -38%
Nitro 4,010 0 0% 0%
Ram Van/Wagon 0 405 -100% -100%
Sprinter Van 19,066 16,192 18% 18%
DODGE BRAND 912,719 1,014,859 -10% -10%

TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP 1,787,534 1,955,486 -9% -9%

TOTAL CG CAR 426,776 452,114 -6% -6%
TOTAL CG TRUCK 1,360,758 1,503,372 -9% -9%
Selling Days 255 255

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TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever October sales of 189,011 vehicles, an increase of 13.6 percent over October 2005. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 2,117,507 units, up 12.2 percent over the same period last year.

"What a difference a year makes," said Jim Lentz, TMS executive vice president. "Last October the industry plunged to a seven-year low, weaning itself from an incentive binge. Today the industry is seeing modest gains on the strength of fresh products."

The Toyota Division posted best-ever October sales of 165,005, up 14.6 percent. The Lexus Division reported best-ever October sales with 24,006 units sold, an increase of seven percent.

Toyota Division

Toyota Division passenger cars recorded best-ever October sales of 92,955, up 6.5 percent over the same period last year. Passenger car sales were led by Camry, which posted best-ever October sales of 33,812, an increase of 8.8 percent. The Camry Hybrid, which went on sale in late April, reported sales of 2,806 units in October. The all-new Yaris subcompact, which went on sale in March, posted sales totaling 6,398 units. The Prius gas-electric hybrid mid-size sedan posted October sales of 8,733.

Toyota Division light truck sales were up 27 percent, with a best-ever October total of 72,050 units. Light truck sales were led by the Sienna with monthly sales of 11,870, up 11.4 percent over the same period last year. The RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) reported best-ever October sales of 11,154, up 163.1 percent over the same period last year. The all-new FJ Cruiser, which went on sale in March, reported sales of 5,334 units. The Tundra full-size pickup truck reported October sales of 10,046, up 17.1 percent over the same period last year. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported sales of 1,643 units for the month. The Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined October sales of 10,296, an increase of 18.1 percent.

Scion reported October sales of 12,344 units. The tC sports coupe led the way with October sales of 5,788 units. Scion xB sales were up 1.3 percent, posting monthly sales of 3,963 units. The Scion xA posted sales of 2,593 units, an increase of 2.1 percent.

Lexus Division

Lexus passenger cars posted best-ever October sales of 14,373 units, an increase of 23.4 percent over October 2005. Passenger car sales were led by the ES 350 luxury sedan with best-ever October sales of 6,357 units, up 46.7 percent. The IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport sedans recorded combined best-ever October sales of 3,464 units, an increase of 40.6 percent. The LS 430 and the all-new LS 460 reported combined sales of 2,097 units, an increase of 33.2 percent.

Lexus Division light trucks reported October sales totaling 9,633 units. The 2006 RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV reported sales of 1,239 units for the month. The RX 350 and RX 400h enjoyed combined October sales of 7,250 units.

TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 159,581 units. In October, hybrid sales posted 14,598 units.

There were 25 selling days this sales month compared to 26 selling days last October.


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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
October, 2006

----- CURRENT MONTH ----- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2006 2005 CHG 2006 2005 CHG

YARIS 6,398 0 -- 58,146 0 --
COROLLA 24,642 26,870 -4.6 330,995 292,296 13.2
CAMRY 33,812 32,323 8.8 374,717 368,672 1.6
AVALON 7,024 8,195 -10.9 73,929 78,315 -5.6
PRIUS 8,733 9,939 -8.6 89,672 90,981 -1.4
SCION xA 2,593 2,640 2.1 28,399 23,664 20.0
SCION xB 3,963 4,070 1.3 54,495 45,452 19.9
SCION tC 5,788 6,682 -9.9 69,045 63,149 9.3
TOTAL TOYOTA
DIV. PASS. CAR 92,955 90,756 6.5 1,079,432 967,928 11.5
ES 350 6,357 4,507 46.7 60,573 56,170 7.8
LS 430/460 2,097 1,637 33.2 12,068 22,053 -45.3
SC 430 458 761 -37.4 4,955 6,905 -28.2
GS 300 1,793 2,279 -18.2 20,012 22,611 -11.5
GS 430/450h 204 366 -42.0 3,230 4,796 -32.7
IS 250/350 3,464 2,563 40.6 45,130 6,824 561.3
TOTAL LEXUS
PASS. CAR 14,373 12,113 23.4 145,968 119,359 22.3
TOTAL TOYOTA
PASS. CAR 107,328 102,869 8.5 1,225,400 1,087,287 12.7
SIENNA 11,870 11,081 11.4 133,644 134,496 -0.6
RAV4 11,154 4,409 163.1 126,838 60,875 108.4
FJ CRUISER 5,334 0 -- 44,917 0 --
4RUNNER 6,242 8,057 -19.4 86,776 85,269 1.8
HIGHLANDER 10,296 9,063 18.1 106,994 116,424 -8.1
LAND CRUISER 282 319 -8.1 2,744 4,040 -32.1
SEQUOIA 2,705 2,664 5.6 28,078 36,654 -23.4
TOTAL SUV 36,013 24,512 52.8 396,347 303,262 30.7
4X2 TACOMA 7,855 8,406 -2.8 87,886 83,425 5.3
4X4 TACOMA 6,266 6,080 7.2 60,147 56,175 7.1
TOTAL TACOMA 14,121 14,486 1.4 148,033 139,600 6.0
TUNDRA 10,046 8,919 17.1 101,571 100,005 1.6
TOTAL PICKUP 24,167 23,405 7.4 249,604 239,605 4.2
TOTAL TOYOTA
DIV. LT TRUCK 72,050 58,998 27.0 779,595 677,363 15.1
LX 470 512 657 -19.0 4,647 6,876 -32.4
GX 470 1,871 2,549 -23.7 20,348 26,884 -24.3
RX 350/400h 7,250 8,012 -5.9 87,517 88,941 -1.6
TOTAL LEXUS
LIGHT TRUCK 9,633 11,218 -10.7 112,512 122,701 -8.3
TOTAL TOYOTA
LIGHT TRUCK 81,683 70,216 21.0 892,107 800,064 11.5
TOTAL TOYOTA
DIV. 165,005 149,754 14.6 1,859,027 1,645,291 13.0
TOTAL LEXUS 24,006 23,331 7.0 258,480 242,060 6.8
TOTAL TOYOTA 189,011 173,085 13.6 2,117,507 1,887,351 12.2
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 22,606 25,847 -9.0 284,422 283,276 0.4
DOM. CAMRY 26,779 29,912 -6.9 307,552 345,417 -11.0
DOM. PICKUP 24,167 23,405 7.4 249,604 239,605 4.2
DOM. RX 350 5,693 4,937 19.9 61,475 55,570 10.6

SELLING DAYS 25 26 255 255

TOYOTA DIV.
IMPORT CAR 36,546 26,802 41.8 413,529 260,920 58.5
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 14,373 12,113 23.4 145,968 119,359 22.3
TOYOTA DIV NA
BUILT CARS 56,409 63,954 -8.3 665,903 707,008 -5.8
TOTAL TOYOTA
CARS 107,328 102,869 8.5 1,225,400 1,087,287 12.7

TOYOTA DIV.
IMPORT LT TRUCK 33,308 21,848 58.6 368,269 266,608 38.1
LEXUS IMPORT
LT TRUCK 3,940 6,281 -34.8 51,037 67,131 -24.0
TOYOTA DIV NA
BUILT LT TRUCK 38,742 37,150 8.5 411,326 410,755 0.1
LEXUS NA BUILT
LT TRUCK 5,693 4,937 19.9 61,475 55,570 10.6
TOTAL TOYOTA
LT TRUCK 81,683 70,216 21.0 892,107 800,064 11.5

SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES 40,312 35,730 17.3 463,942 425,963 8.9
Memo: Lexus
Sport Utility 9,633 11,218 -10.7 112,512 122,701 -8.3

SMALL VANS 11,870 11,081 11.4 133,644 134,496 -0.6
PICKUPS 24,167 23,405 7.4 249,604 239,605 4.2

* NORTH AMERICAN
BUILT VEHICLES
COROLLA 22,606 25,847 -9.0 284,422 283,276 0.4
CAMRY 26,779 29,912 -6.9 307,552 345,417 -11.0
AVALON 7,024 8,195 -10.9 73,929 78,315 -5.6
SIENNA 11,870 11,081 11.4 133,644 134,496 -0.6
PICKUP 24,167 23,405 7.4 249,604 239,605 4.2
SEQUOIA 2,705 2,664 5.6 28,078 36,654 -23.4
RX 350 5,693 4,937 19.9 61,475 55,570 10.6
TOTAL 100,844 106,041 -1.1 1,138,704 1,173,333 -3.0
N.A. VEHICLES %
OF TOTAL 53.4% 61.3% 53.8% 62.2%

SELLING DAYS 25 26 255 255
DSR = DAILY
SELLING RATE

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/061101/law108.html?.v=45

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda and Acura total vehicle sales of 110,624 for October increased 3.7 percent over last year on a daily selling rate basis, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. American Honda light truck sales of 52,789 led the increase with a 15.6 percent gain that broke the previous October record of 49,193 set in 2004.
Sales of the all-new 2007 Honda CR-V totaled 20,413, representing an increase of 95.7 percent in its first full month of sales while shattering the previous all-time record by 3,744 units from July 2005. Total year-to-date sales for American Honda continued on a record-setting pace of 1,271,134 cars and light trucks for the year, up 3.9 percent and on-track for a 13th consecutive year-over-year sales increase.

"The increased diversity of both our Honda and Acura lineups is helping to push sales up across the board," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "Judging by the new all-time sales record, the all-new 2007 Honda CR-V is a hit with consumers, too."

The Honda Division posted record October sales of 94,747 cars and light trucks, a year-to-date sales increase of 5.7 percent to 1,106,167. The Civic Hybrid model posted record October sales with 2,288 units.

In addition, Honda Division light truck sales increased 12.4 percent for the month to record 46,659.

Acura posted record October light truck sales of 6,130 units. The MDX sport luxury SUV is up 6.4 percent to 4,429 and the all-new RDX crossover SUV posted 1,701 sales during its second full month of sales. The TL performance luxury sedan remained Acura's best selling model in October, delivering 5,790 units.

American Honda Vehicle Sales For October 2006
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
October October DSR** October October DSR**
2006 2005 % Chg. 2006 2005 % Chg.
American Honda
Total 110,624 110,895 3.7% 1,271,134 1,223,812 3.9%
Total Car
Sales 57,835 63,401 -5.1% 722,847 712,965 1.4%
Total Truck
Sales 52,789 47,494 15.6% 548,287 510,847 7.3%
Honda Total
Car Sales 48,088 51,334 -2.6% 604,454 584,636 3.4%
Honda Total
Truck Sales 46,659 43,163 12.4% 501,713 462,069 8.6%
Acura Total
Car Sales 9,747 12,067 -16.0% 118,393 128,329 -7.7%
Acura Total
Truck Sales 6,130 4,331 47.2% 46,574 48,778 -4.5%
Domestic Car
Sales * 45,312 54,175 -13.0% 574,928 584,798 -1.7%
Honda Division 39,522 47,896 -14.2% 514,864 519,988 -1.0%
Acura Division 5,790 6,279 -4.1% 60,064 64,810 -7.3%
Domestic Truck
Sales * 32,376 36,644 -8.1% 411,850 385,253 6.9%
Honda Division 26,246 32,313 -15.5% 365,276 336,475 8.6%
Acura Division 6,130 4,331 47.2% 46,574 48,778 -4.5%
Import Car Sales 12,523 9,226 41.2% 147,919 128,167 15.4%
Honda Division 8,566 3,438 159.1% 89,590 64,648 38.6%
Acura Division 3,957 5,788 -28.9% 58,329 63,519 -8.2%
Import Truck
Sales 20,413 10,850 95.7% 136,437 125,594 8.6%
Honda Division 20,413 10,850 95.7% 136,437 125,594 8.6%

MODEL BREAKOUTS
BY DIVISION
Honda Division
Total 94,747 94,497 4.3% 1,106,167 1,046,705 5.7%
Fit 2,797 23,099
Accord * 23,645 26,977 -8.8% 302,067 319,375 -5.4%
Memo:
Accord Hybrid 287 1,266 -76.4% 4,924 15,269 -67.8%
Civic * 21,343 23,911 -7.2% 272,886 257,749 5.9%
Memo:
Civic Hybrid 2,288 231 930.1% 26,637 21,253 25.3%
S2000 294 409 -25.2% 5,685 6,942 -18.1%
Insight 9 37 -74.7% 717 564 27.1%
FCX 0 0 0 6

Odyssey * 11,172 12,116 -4.1% 150,550 145,755 3.3%
Pilot * 8,335 10,872 -20.3% 127,672 112,525 13.5%
CR-V 20,413 10,850 95.7% 136,437 125,594 8.6%
Element * 3,314 4,351 -20.8% 45,016 47,434 -5.1%
Ridgeline 3,425 4,974 -28.4% 42,038 30,761 36.7%

Acura Division
Total 15,877 16,398 0.7% 164,967 177,107 -6.9%
RSX 761 1,488 -46.8% 16,158 17,775 -9.1%
CL * 0 0 0 1
TL * 5,790 6,279 -4.1% 60,064 64,809 -7.3%
TSX 2,209 2,742 -16.2% 32,046 30,559 4.9%
RL 987 1,550 -33.8% 10,068 14,996 -32.9%
NSX 0 8 57 189 -69.8%
MDX * 4,429 4,331 6.4% 41,808 48,778 -14.3%
RDX * 1,701 4,766
Selling Days 25 26 255 255

* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts.
** Daily Selling Rate

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/061101/law130.html?.v=28

Well there you go. It seems that with the exception of Chrysler everyone is doing a bit better. Nissan sales are up 8.1 percent and Mercedes is up 12.3 percent.

[Hidden_Hunter]

Yep ford's certainatly on the way up especially with the firing of 10% of its Australian workplace...

[TechZ]

Long post, I'm not reading it! They should use graphs or something.

You couldve spared us by not posting the entire article

More car sales != Higher profits though, I would say that's the real problem.

[Lilleput]

We have a winner for the longest quote ever!

[Izari]

damn they not selling s2000s ...
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[jetsetter]

Originally Posted by Lilleput

We have a winner for the longest quote ever!

It is not all one quote and I bolded the top portion to clear things up.