DEARBORN, Mich. — Captive finance companies, OEMs and more
have the victims of the recent Oklahoma tornadoes top of mind, donating money
for relief efforts and deferring payments for customers in the storms' paths.

Ford Motor Credit and Lincoln Automotive Financial Services
are offering customers affected by the recent tornado and other storm damage
the option to delay some car and truck payments.

Officials explained the disaster relief program can allow
qualified customers to delay one or two monthly payments, resuming their regular
payment schedules when their situations improve.

 The offer is
available to customers who are leasing or have purchased vehicles with
financing from Ford Credit, Lincoln Automotive Financial Services, Jaguar
Credit, Land Rover Capital, Mazda American Credit, PRIMUS or Volvo Car Finance.

The company indicated customers who are eligible for the
disaster relief program will be sent postcards with contact instructions.
Customers also may call the toll-free number for their brand, either (800)
723-4016 for Ford Credit or (800) 945-4000 for Lincoln Automotive Financial
Services and other brands.

Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor American revealed it is committing
$200,000 to Oklahoma tornado relief efforts through a donation to the American
Red Cross.

"The massive devastation caused by the tornado in Oklahoma
calls for wide-scale recovery efforts and Hyundai pledges to do its part," said
John Krafcik, president and chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor America.

"Our thoughts are with the entire state of Oklahoma and
especially those who lost loved ones. We commend everyone on the ground
providing tireless efforts to help affected families and we hope this donation
will aid in supporting their ongoing work," he continued.

And VW Credit Inc., the captive finance partner of
Volkswagen and Audi in the U.S., and the Volkswagen Credit South Central Region
have donated $10,000 to the Automobile Dealers' Association Car Dealers Care
Foundation.

Officials explained this donation will provide direct
financial assistance to multiple Volkswagen Group dealer employees impacted by
the Oklahoma storm.

"The Car Dealers Care Foundation will provide immediate and
tangible benefit to our employees," said Andrew Stuart, president and CEO, VCI
Credit  Inc. "Therefore, we are pleased
to be able to donate $10,000 to the foundation to aid in the recovery from
these devastating storms."

On top of the allotment for dealership employees, The
Volkswagen of America Foundation made a donation of $250,000 to the American
Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity to assist with the disaster relief efforts
in Oklahoma.

This donation will help cover costs of shelter, food,
recovery and other assistance to families affected by the tornadoes.

VW of America is also matching funds  to any employee donations made to the
American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity or the organization of their choosing.

Lastly, dealer solution company HookLogic is offering
discounts and help for dealers in affected areas whose businesses were damaged
by the tornadoes.

The company explained they will offset the monthly fees and
incentives for the next three months for these parties.

"If your Oklahoma-based dealership isn't directly affected,
you can pass these savings along to the most appropriate local charity that
needs it the most," officials added.

"We know how greatly this tragedy is impacting our customers
and industry friends. We commend those that have stepped up to help those
impacted by the tornadoes, and hope that this support effort proves helpful to
those of you that may have been affected," they continued.

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