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Chrysler Group US sales up 10% in December, 21% for 2012; FIAT largest gainer

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The Chrysler, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in December compared with the same month last year. The Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each recorded significant sales gains during 2012 compared with sales in the previous year.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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GM dealers delivered 189,443 total vehicles in July, a 19.4% over July 2008. over July 2008. compared to July 2008 results. Dodge Journey, Avenger and Caliber and Jeep Patriot and Compass registered their best July sales ever. Jeep Patriot sales increased 134 percent (8,059 units) compared with July 2008.

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Nissan Forecasts US$2.9B Loss for Fiscal Year; Cuts Planned Production by 20%

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The loss is driven by the severe downturn in the global economy in the second half of calendar year 2008 and, in particular, the negative impact of the strong yen, the sharp decline in consumer confidence in all major markets and product mix deterioration, the company said. compared with last year. Inventory will be tightly controlled.

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US LDV Sales Fall 37.1% in January; January SAAR Below 10 Million

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million—a 38% drop compared to the January 2008 SAAR of 15.37 Actual sales in 2008 were 13.2 With average gasoline prices (all grades) remaining down from their highs in mid-2008, light trucks continued to outsell cars in January 2009. Percentage change in car and truck sales, Jan 2009 vs. Jan 2008. to 341,113 units.

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US LDV Sales Dropped 36.8% in March 2009; March SAAR Up Slightly to 9.86M Units

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March 2009 had 25 sales days compared to 26 in March 2008; all figures here reflect changes in actual volume, rather than adjusted day selling rate. million units, down 35% from March 2008’s 15.10 The passenger car share of new vehicle sales in March 2009 rose to 51.9%, the highest monthly total since July 2008. to 86,457 units.

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

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As required by the loan agreements signed in December 2008, GM and Chrysler submitted their updated restructuring plans showing a pathway to achieve financial viability to Congress on Tuesday. GM will have a total of 36 nameplates in 2012, down 25% from 2008 levels. million units (57.5 GM Restructuring Plan.

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Plug-in Manufacturers Grow

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H ere's the Mazda story thanks to Autocar: Mazda plans Volt rival Autocar August 28, 2008 Autocar has learned that Mazda engineers are hard at work trying to develop a rival to the Chevrolet Volt – a car which uses a petrol engine to charge a battery pack which powers the wheels via an electric motor.

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