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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS OCTOBER 2017 SALES RESULTS Sales totaled 27,732 units, an increase of 11.9 percent over October 2016 Year-to-date sales totaled 280,188, an increase of 9.4 percent Sales of the Chattanooga-built 2018 Atlas totaled 3,664 units Sales of the all-new 2018 Tiguan totaled 3,848 units Herndon, VA — (November 1, 2017) Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 27,732 units delivered in October 2017, an 11.9 percent increase over October 2016. With 280,188 units delivered year-to-date in 2017, the company is reporting an increase of 9.4 percent in year-over-year sales. As Volkswagen shifts its lineup to offer more family-friendly SUVs, the results are reflected in October’s sales as SUVs accounted for more than 32 percent of total volume for the Volkswagen brand. The Chattanooga-built Atlas delivered 3,664 units, while the 2018 Tiguan delivered 3,848 units. Sales of the core Jetta model were impressive, with 9,217 units delivered, an increase of 14.2 percent. This marks the best October for the Jetta since 2014. October 2017 Sales October 17 October 16 Yr/Yr% change October 17 YTD October 16 YTD Yr/Yr% change Golf 857 1,005 -14.7% 11,994 10,554 13.6% GTI 2,006 1,754 14.4% 18,820 18,941 -0.6% Golf R 31 395 -92.2% 2,686 3,498 -23.2% e-Golf 203 407 -50.1% 2,902 3,189 -9.0% Golf SportWagen 1,600 1,576 1.5% 23,771 10,053 136.5% Total Golf Family 4,697 5,137 -8.6% 60,173 46,235 30.1% Jetta Sedan 9,217 8,068 14.2% 100,213 97,811 2.5% Jetta SportWagen (now Golf SportWagen) N/A N/A N/A N/A 5 -120.0% Total Jetta 9,217 8,068 14.2% 100,212 97,816 2.4% Beetle Coupe 489 984 -50.3% 7,361 7,823 -5.9% Beetle Convertible 307 523 -41.3% 5,904 4,845 21.9% Total Beetle 796 1,507 -47.2% 13,265 12,668 4.7% Eos* N/A N/A N/A 1 387 -99.7% Passat 3,937 6,234 -36.8% 54,567 59,320 -8.0% CC 58 240 -75.8% 1,240 2,595 -52.2% Tiguan 1,263 3,322 -62.0% 21,943 33,547 -34.6% 2018 Tiguan 3,848 N/A N/A 10,032 N/A N/A Touareg 252 271 -7.0% 2,860 3,479 -17.8% Atlas 3,664 N/A N/A 15,895 N/A N/A TOTAL 27,732 24,779 11.9% 280,188 256,047 9.43% *Eos production ended in July 2015

Something that has been pointed out on Twitter: Nissan's record October month for Rogue sales includes both the Rogue and smaller Rogue Sport.

Mazda Reports October Sales Record-Breaking Sales Momentum Continues for Mazda CX-5 Crossover SUV IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total October U.S. sales of 20,811 vehicles, representing a decrease of 8.4 percent versus October of last year. Year-to-date (YTD) sales through October are down 2.4 percent versus last year, with 241,108 vehicles sold. Key October sales notes: The all-new Mazda CX-5 continued its record-breaking sales momentum in October, posting its best-ever October and its eighth best-ever month of CY2017, with 10,306 vehicles sold. This number represents an increase of 15.3 percent versus October of last year. Mazda's two-seat roadster, the Mazda MX-5 Miata, posted a year-over-year (YOY) increase of 18.2 percent. Total sales, which includes both the MX-5 soft top and MX-5 RF, remained strong in the month of October, reaching 597 vehicles sold. The seven-passenger Mazda CX-9 crossover SUV finished the month up 7.0 percent YOY, with 1,971 vehicles sold in the month of October. Total sales of Mazda's CX crossover SUV line, including the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9, were up 9.9 percent YOY with 13,555 vehicles sold in the month of October. The i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive option continues to be a favorite among Mazda CX-line buyers, with 63.5 percent of customers choosing the AWD option in October. Month-To-Date Year-To-Date October October % % MTD October October % % YTD 2017 2016 Change DSR 2017 2016 Change DSR Mazda3 4,534 6,946 (34.7)% (32.1)% 64,641 81,077 (20.3)% (20.9)% Mazda5 - 2 (100.0)% (100.0)% 10 367 (97.3)% (97.3)% Mazda6 2,125 2,924 (27.3)% (24.4)% 29,975 38,786 (22.7)% (23.3)% MX-5 Miata 597 505 18.2% 22.9% 10,314 8,345 23.6% 22.6% CX-3 1,278 1,550 (17.5)% (14.3)% 13,259 15,557 (14.8)% (15.4)% CX-5 10,306 8,942 15.3% 19.9% 102,856 91,381 12.6% 11.7% CX-9 1,971 1,842 7.0% 11.3% 20,053 11,463 74.9% 73.6% Total Vehicles CARS 7,256 10,377 (30.1)% (27.3)% 104,940 128,578 (18.4)% (19.0)% TRUCKS 13,555 12,334 9.9% 14.3% 136,168 118,401 15.0% 14.1% TOTAL 20,811 22,711 (8.4)% (4.7)% 241,108 246,978 (2.4)% (3.1)% Selling Days 25 26 255 253

Best October for pickup trucks. ProMaster sales being down for the month are why Ram as a whole saw a drop in October.

Audi of America sets October sales record driven by consumer demand for the Q7 and new Q5 Q7 sales rose 23 percent; Q5 increased sales by 44 percent Sales of the new A5 Sportback totaled 1,042 SUV sales increased 28 percent HERNDON, Virginia, November 1, 2017 – Audi of America reported an October sales increase of 9.6 percent to 19,425 deliveries, as the Q7, new Q5, and the new-to-the U.S. A5 Sportback, drove consumer demand. October was the 82nd straight record sales month for Audi of America. The previous October record was set last year with 17,721 deliveries. Audi has now sold 180,339 vehicles in the U.S. this year. Year-to-date, Audi sales have increased 6.1 percent. Deliveries of the Q7 were up 23 percent to 3,438. The Q5 deliveries rose to 5,416, and 15 percent year-to-date. Sales of the Q3 rose 4 percent to 2,021. SUV sales for Audi increased 28 percent to 10,875. Deliveries of the A5 Cabriolet, Coupe, and Sportback increased to 2,143 over last October, boosted by the addition of the A5 Sportback. Sales of the A5 Cabriolet and Coupe nearly doubled to 1,101. “Our results show that in a tight market, consumers respond to design, quality and technology,” said Cian O’Brien, chief operating office, Audi of America. “These results give us confidence for the remainder of the fourth quarter and heading into 2018.” AUDI US SNAPSHOT --MTD-- --YTD-- Model Line Oct '17 Actual Oct '16 Actual Yr/Yr % change Oct '17 YTD Actual Oct '16 YTD Actual Yr/Yr % change A3 1,396 1,360 2.6% 17,643 23,274 -24.2% A3 e-tron 17 348 -95.1% 2,569 3,297 -22.1% A4 2,576 3,864 -33.3% 27,828 27,535 1.1% A5 2,143 609 251.9% 16,100 7,281 121.1% A6 1,217 1,429 -14.8% 12,994 15,138 -14.2% A7 465 583 -20.2% 3,904 5,171 -24.5% A8 258 354 -27.1% 2,644 3,305 -20.0% allroad 283 312 -9.3% 2,582 1,718 50.3% Q3 2,021 1,944 4.0% 16,674 16,388 1.7% Q5 5,416 3,772 43.6% 44,642 38,967 14.6% Q7 3,438 2,798 22.9% 30,216 24,683 22.4% R8 35 61 -42.6% 677 591 14.6% TT 160 287 -44.3% 1,866 2,552 -26.9% Total Audi Sales 19,425 17,721 9.6% 180,339 169,900 6.1% Total CPO Sales 3,956 3,689 7.2% 39,764 38,218 4.0%

Volkswagen of America - Up 11.9% (27,732 Vehicles Sold This Month, 280,188 Vehicles Sold This Year) Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Up 10.5% (7,008 Vehicles Sold This Month, 63,974 Vehicles Sold This Year) Audi of America - Up 9.6% (19,425 Vehicles Sold This Month, 180,339 Vehicles Sold This Year) Nissan Group - Up 8.4% (123,012 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,319,253 Vehicles Sold This Year) Ford Motor Company - Up 6.2% (200,436 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,133,895 Vehicles Sold This Year) Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 4.6% (4,715 Vehicles Sold This Month, 45,952 Vehicles Sold This Year) Toyota Motor North America - Up 1.1% (188,434 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,019,913 Vehicles Sold This Year) American Honda Motor Co. - Up 0.9% (127,353 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,358,956 Vehicles Sold This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 0.5% (54,045 Vehicles Sold This Month, 532,893 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Down 0.8% (31,541 Vehicles Sold This Month, 301,653 Vehicles Sold This Year) General Motors Co. - Down 2.2% (252,813 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,448,315 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mitsubishi Motors North America - Down 3.4% (7,831 Vehicles Sold This Month, 86,576 Vehicles Sold This Year) Jaguar Land Rover North America - Down 4% (8,368 Vehicles Sold This Month, 93,077 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mazda North American Operations - Down 8.4% (20,811 Vehicles Sold This Month, 241,108 Vehicles Sold This Year) Kia Motors America - Down 9.4% (44,397 Vehicles Sold This Month, 502,327 Vehicles Sold This Year) Maserati North America, Inc. - Down 12.6% (1,140 Vehicles Sold This Month, 11,129 Vehicles Sold This Year) FCA US LLC - Down 13% (153,373 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,732,511 Vehicles Sold This Year) Hyundai Motor America - Down 15.2% (53,010 Vehicles Sold This Month, 564,750 Vehicles Sold This Year) BMW Group U.S. - Brands: Acura - Down 1.3% (12,698 Vehicles Sold This Month, 126,824 Vehicles Sold This Year) Alfa Romeo - Up 5,139% (1,205 Vehicles Sold This Month, 8,557 Vehicles Sold This Year) Audi - Up 9.6% (19,425 Vehicles Sold This Month, 180,339 Vehicles Sold This Year) BMW - Buick - Down 4.5% (19,142 Vehicles Sold This Month, 178,972 Vehicles Sold This Year) Cadillac - Down 0.1% (13,931 Vehicles Sold This Month, 127,777 Vehicles Sold This Year) Chevrolet - Down 3.8% (175,110 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,691,302 Vehicles Sold This Year) Chrysler - Down 22% (11,018 Vehicles Sold This Month, 154,827 Vehicles Sold This Year) Dodge - Down 41% (24,476 Vehicles Sold This Month, 390,266 Vehicles Sold This Year) Fiat - Down 33% (1,769 Vehicles Sold This Month, 23,021 Vehicles Sold This Year) Ford - Up 6.6% (191,527 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,042,264 Vehicles Sold This Year) Genesis - Up 49% (1,786 Vehicles Sold This Month, 16,888 Vehicles Sold This Year) GMC - Up 4.6% (44,630 Vehicles Sold This Month, 450,264 Vehicles Sold This Year) Honda - Up 1.2% (114,655 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,232,132 Vehicles Sold This Year) Hyundai - Down 16.4% (51,224 Vehicles Sold This Month, 547,862 Vehicles Sold This Year) Infiniti - Down 8.1% (10,296 Vehicles Sold This Month, 124,010 Vehicles Sold This Year) Jaguar - Down 10% (2,891 Vehicles Sold This Month, 33,119 Vehicles Sold This Year) Jeep - Down 3% (67,074 Vehicles Sold This Month, 689,316 Vehicles Sold This Year) Kia - Down 9.4% (44,397 Vehicles Sold This Month, 502,327 Vehicles Sold This Year) Land Rover - Down 1% (5,477 Vehicles Sold This Month, 59,958 Vehicles Sold This Year) Lexus - Down 7.7% (22,894 Vehicles Sold This Month, 242,553 Vehicles Sold This Year) Lincoln - Down 1.8% (8,909 Vehicles Sold This Month, 91,631 Vehicles Sold This Year) Maserati - Down 12.6% (1,140 Vehicles Sold This Month, 11,129 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mazda - Down 8.4% (20,811 Vehicles Sold This Month, 241,108 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mercedes-Benz - Up 0.1% (31,401 Vehicles Sold This Month, 298,878 Vehicles Sold This Year) MINI - Mitsubishi - Down 3.4% (7,831 Vehicles Sold This Month, 86,576 Vehicles Sold This Year) Nissan - Up 10.2% (112,716 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,195,243 Vehicles Sold This Year) Porsche - Up 4.6% (4,715 Vehicles Sold This Month, 45,952 Vehicles Sold This Year) Ram Trucks - Down 3% (47,831 Vehicles Sold This Month, 466,524 Vehicles Sold This Year) Smart - Down 66.5% (140 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,775 Vehicles Sold This Year) Subaru - Up 0.5% (54,045 Vehicles Sold This Month, 532,893 Vehicles Sold This Year) Toyota - Up 2.5% (165,540 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,777,360 Vehicles Sold This Year) Volkswagen - Up 11.9% (27,732 Vehicles Sold This Month, 280,188 Vehicles Sold This Year) Volvo - Up 10.5% (7,008 Vehicles Sold This Month, 63,974 Vehicles Sold This Year) *Mercedes-Benz's sales numbers include Mercedes-Benz vans. View full article

Nissan Group reports October 2017 U.S. sales NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group announced total U.S. sales for October 2017 of 123,012 units, an increase of 8.4 percent over the previous year. This marks an October record. Nissan highlights: Nissan Division sales also set an October record at 112,716, an increase of 10 percent. Nissan Rogue sales set an October record with 30,286 sales, up 43 percent. Armada SUV sales also set an October record with 3,473 sales, an increase of 100 percent. TITAN pickup sales increased 29 percent to 4,114. Sentra sales increased 30 percent to 18,341. NISSAN DIVISION OCT OCT Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2017 2016 % chg 2017 2016 % chg Nissan Division Total 112,716 102,312 10.2 1,195,243 1,188,561 0.6 Versa 9,556 8,911 7.2 92,373 115,366 -19.9 Sentra 18,341 14,168 29.5 184,052 183,644 0.2 Cube 0 0 0.0 0 15 -100.0 Altima 17,863 20,257 -11.8 217,724 262,578 -17.1 Maxima 6,741 3,908 72.5 56,418 53,284 5.9 LEAF 213 1,412 -84.9 10,953 10,650 2.8 Juke 461 858 -46.3 9,561 17,072 -44.0 370Z 410 400 2.5 3,990 5,205 -23.3 GT-R 21 57 -63.2 503 594 -15.3 Total Car 53,606 49,971 7.3 575,574 648,408 -11.2 Frontier 6,219 6,364 -2.3 61,427 75,752 -18.9 Titan 4,114 3,181 29.3 39,663 14,155 180.2 Xterra 0 0 0.0 1 38 -97.4 Pathfinder 6,708 6,421 4.5 68,427 65,532 4.4 Armada 3,473 1,740 99.6 29,006 9,823 195.3 Rogue 30,286 21,179 43.0 327,213 262,798 24.5 Murano 5,714 10,701 -46.6 58,621 71,483 -18.0 Quest 3 152 -98.0 4,944 10,207 -51.6 NV 1,204 1,360 -11.5 14,798 14,743 0.4 NV200 1,389 1,243 11.7 15,569 15,622 -0.3 Total Truck 59,110 52,341 12.9 619,669 540,153 14.7 INFINITI OCT OCT Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2017 2016 % chg 2017 2016 % chg INFINITI Total 10,296 11,208 -8.1 124,010 107,983 14.8 INFINITI Q40 0 0 0.0 0 59 -100.0 INFINITI Q50 2,791 3,689 -24.3 30,867 34,852 -11.4 INFINITI Q60 909 725 25.4 9,065 2,138 324.0 INFINITI Q70 378 451 -16.2 4,986 4,946 0.8 INFINITI QX30 671 723 -7.2 12,652 1,046 1109.6 INFINITI QX50 1,307 1,106 18.2 13,450 13,505 -0.4 INFINITI QX60 3,227 2,929 10.2 32,587 33,996 -4.1 INFINITI QX70 151 371 -59.3 6,318 4,433 42.5 INFINITI QX80 862 1,214 -29.0 14,085 13,008 8.3 Total Car 4,078 4,865 -16.2 44,918 41,995 7.0 Total Truck 6,218 6,343 -2.0 79,092 65,988 19.9 NISSAN GROUP OCT OCT Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2017 2016 % chg 2017 2016 % chg TOTAL VEHICLE 123,012 113,520 8.4 1,319,253 1,296,544 1.8 Total Car 57,684 54,836 5.2 620,492 690,403 -10.1 Total Truck 65,328 58,684 11.3 698,761 606,141 15.3 Selling days 25 26 255 255 # # #

For the First Time Since 2011, GM’s Retail Market Share Tops 17 Percent for Three Consecutive Months DETROIT — General Motors (NYSE: GM) today reported 252,813 deliveries in the United States in October. Pickup deliveries totaled 84,902 units, up 9 percent year over year, led by the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. Crossover deliveries totaled 82,235 units, up 12 percent year over year, driven by the highest October sales ever for five different models: the Chevrolet Equinox and Traverse, the GMC Acadia and the Buick Encore and Enclave. Combined Cadillac SRX and XT5 sales were up 17 percent. The Chevrolet Bolt EV and Buick Encore had their best months ever. Combined Commercial and Government deliveries were up 10 percent year over year, and 11 percent calendar year to date. Selling-day adjusted sales were up 2 percent. Total sales were down 2 percent, reflecting lower passenger cars deliveries and one fewer selling day year over year. Retail Share Momentum Exceptionally strong crossover deliveries at Chevrolet, Buick and Cadillac helped the company achieve an estimated retail market share of 17 percent or more for the third consecutive month. The last time GM delivered three consecutive months at or above a 17 percent retail share was July-September 2011. Three crossovers reported massive year-over-year retail sales increases for the month: the Chevrolet Traverse was up 59 percent, the Chevrolet Equinox was up 22 percent and the Buick Enclave was up 75 percent. The GMC Sierra pickup also posted a large 23 percent increase in retail sales. “We are heading into the fourth quarter with good momentum, thanks to a strong U.S. economy and very strong pickup and crossover sales. In fact, Chevrolet and GMC have some of the fastest-turning crossovers in the industry,” said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president of Sales Operations. “The all-new Chevrolet Equinox is off to a great start and we could have sold even more if we had more available. We also see tremendous upside with the launches of the 2018 GMC Terrain, Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave. They are arriving in showrooms at the same time consumer confidence is at its highest level since 2000. Small business optimism has also stayed very high since last fall, and that bodes well for pickup and van sales.” Customer demand for trucks and crossovers, combined with incentive spending discipline, is driving strong average transaction prices (ATP) for GM vehicles. GM’s October ATPs, which are net of incentive spending, were more than $36,000, about $1,000 per unit higher than the third quarter average. The GMC brand, which grew total and retail sales during the month, had its highest ATPs ever, driven by the success of Denali models, which reached 30 percent of retail sales. Supplemental Data GM reduced month-end inventory from September and is on track to close 2017 with significantly fewer vehicles in stock than in December 2016. Daily rental sales in 2017 are expected to be down about 50,000 units year over year. GM’s October incentive spending as a percent of ATP was an estimated 13.5 percent, according to JD Power PIN estimates, down from the third quarter estimate of 13.7 percent. Spending is down about one percentage point from September.

FORD POSTS 6.2 PERCENT OCTOBER SALES GAIN, MARKS BEST F-SERIES SALES IN 13 YEARS; FORD BRAND SUV SALES UP 4.6 PERCENT, WHILE STRONG CUSTOMER DEMAND LIFTS LINCOLN SUV SALES 13.1 PERCENT

FCA US Reports October 2017 Sales Ram pickup truck posts best October sales ever Jeep® brand retail sales up 3 percent year over year in October Jeep Compass posts best October sales ever A 43 percent year-over-year decline in fleet sales is in line with the FCA US strategy to reduce sales to the daily rental segment FCA US brands take home the most awards of any manufacturer at last month’s annual Texas Truck Rodeo competition and at the annual Active Lifestyle Vehicle event November 1, 2017, Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported sales of 153,373 units, a 13 percent decrease compared with sales in October 2016 (176,609 units). In October, retail sales of 130,153 units were down 4 percent compared with the same month in 2016 and represented 85 percent of total sales. In line with FCA’s strategy to reduce sales to the daily rental segment, fleet sales of 23,220 units were down, as expected, 43 percent year over year. Fleet sales represented 15 percent of total FCA US October sales. The Ram pickup truck and the all-new Jeep® Compass each posted their best October sales ever. Sales of the Compass were up 81 percent year over year in the month. Other FCA US vehicles posting year-over-year sales increases in the month were the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Renegade, Ram pickup truck, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango and Fiat 500L. Jeep Brand The all-new Jeep Compass recorded its best October sales ever. Compass sales were up 81 percent, compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep Cherokee turned in a 19 percent increase and its best sales month so far this year. Jeep brand retail sales increased 3 percent year over year in October, compared with the same month a year ago. In October, the Jeep Grand Cherokee beat its competition for the seventh-consecutive year at the Texas Truck Rodeo, hosted by the Texas Automotive Writers Association (TAWA). The Grand Cherokee Trailhawk topped the Mid-size SUV category, while the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon won the Off-road SUV category. The Jeep Renegade took the Subcompact SUV category. Additionally, the Jeep Compass Trailhawk took home the Best Value Off-Road award at the Active Lifestyle Vehicle (AVL) competition. Ram Truck Brand Ram pickup truck sales were up 1 percent in October, compared with the same month a year ago. It was the pickup truck’s best October sales ever. The Ram Truck brand won two pickup truck categories during TAWA’s Texas Truck Rodeo in October. The 2018 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Southfork won the Luxury Pickup Truck category and grabbed the highest overall interior score. The 2018 Ram 2500 Limited Tungsten topped the Heavy Duty Pickup Truck category. Additionally, the 2018 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Southfork took home the top award in the High Luxury Off-Road category at the AVL competition. Dodge Brand Sales of the Dodge Charger were up 19 percent while Dodge Durango SUV sales increased 11 percent in October, compared with the same month a year ago. It was the Durango’s best October sales since 2006. The Durango SRT won the Full-size SUV category and received the highest overall performance score during last month’s TAWA competition in Texas. Additionally, the Dodge Durango SRT took home the Luxury Family award at the AVL competition. FIAT Brand Sales of the Fiat 500L increased 34 percent last month for its best October sales since 2015. A redesigned exterior gives the 2018 500L an updated look, with new front and rear fascia design, bodyside molding design, wheel designs, daytime running light lens and rear side reflector design. Chrysler Brand The Chrysler brand last month announced that the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica is now available with a customized, athletic look with the new S Appearance Package. With the S Appearance Package, the 2018 Pacifica gets a sporty look featuring black accents inside and out. Additionally, the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid took home the top award in the Best Value Family category at the AVL competition. Alfa Romeo Brand Alfa Romeo brand sales of 1,205 units were up significantly compared with the same month a year ago as the launch of the all-new Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV continues in U.S. dealerships. The Stelvio was crowned Crossover of Texas and also took home honors for Luxury Crossover of Texas and Most Drives at TAWA’s annual Texas Truck Rodeo in October. FCA US LLC Sales Summary October 2017 Month Sales Vol % CYTD Sales Vol % Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Compass 11,207 6,207 81% 65,142 79,123 -18% Patriot 1,235 9,510 -87% 40,111 105,549 -62% Wrangler 13,391 14,469 -7% 163,533 163,096 0% Cherokee 16,138 13,531 19% 133,973 171,877 -22% Grand Cherokee 17,215 17,867 -4% 198,460 171,793 16% Renegade 7,888 7,242 9% 88,097 84,494 4% JEEP BRAND 67,074 68,826 -3% 689,316 775,932 -11% 200 499 2,843 -82% 17,766 51,802 -66% 300 2,917 3,051 -4% 42,560 47,091 -10% Town & Country 9 529 -98% 566 58,455 -99% Pacifica 7,593 7,758 -2% 93,935 43,330 New CHRYSLER BRAND 11,018 14,181 -22% 154,827 200,678 -23% Dart 172 2,407 -93% 9,815 39,674 -75% Avenger 0 0 100% 12 44 -73% Charger 8,096 6,792 19% 75,474 79,062 -5% Challenger 3,893 4,127 -6% 56,169 55,268 2% Viper 17 62 -73% 569 509 12% Journey 4,719 11,912 -60% 80,375 89,858 -11% Caravan 2,431 11,563 -79% 110,023 114,295 -4% Durango 5,148 4,651 11% 57,829 57,744 0% DODGE BRAND 24,476 41,514 -41% 390,266 436,454 -11% Ram P/U 44,201 43,891 1% 419,102 404,977 3% Cargo Van 0 0 0% 0 21 -100% ProMaster Van 2,638 4,500 -41% 34,576 31,044 11% ProMaster City 992 1,052 -6% 12,846 13,701 -6% RAM BRAND 47,831 49,443 -3% 466,524 449,743 4% 500 801 1,276 -37% 11,236 12,879 -13% 500L 159 119 34% 1,426 2,920 -51% 500X 561 783 -28% 6,436 10,047 -36% Spider 248 444 New 3,923 1,875 New FIAT BRAND 1,769 2,622 -33% 23,021 27,721 -17% Giulia 726 0 New 7,136 7 New Alfa 4C 45 23 96% 354 434 -18% Stelvio 434 0 New 1,067 0 New ALFA ROMEO 1,205 23 5139% 8,557 441 1840% FCA US LLC 153,373 176,609 -13% 1,732,511 1,890,969 -8%

We know a fair amount of information about the 2018 JL Wrangler thanks to various leaks and rumors. Now Jeep has surprised all of us on Halloween night by revealing some pictures of the 2018 Wrangler. It looks like Wrangler from the three photos Jeep released. We can tell the front grille is slightly flatter and a set of LED lighting on the fenders. No pictures of the interior are provided, but we're expecting some big changes including a new UConnect infotainment system. More details on the Wrangler will be revealed on November 29th at the LA Auto Show. But we know that a 3.6L V6 and turbocharged 2.0L will be the engines at launch thanks to a leaked owner's manual. Source: Jeep Press Release is on Page 2 Introducing the All-new, Next-generation 2018 Jeep® Wrangler October 31, 2017 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - The most capable SUV ever delivers even more legendary Jeep® 4x4 capability, a modern design that stays true to the original, advanced fuel-efficient powertrains, more open-air options, and is loaded with more safety features and advanced technology than ever before. The all-new Wrangler’s unique design includes an instantly recognizable keystone-shaped grille, iconic round headlamps and square tail lamps, improved aerodynamics, a convenient fold-down windshield for off-road purists, even more open-air freedom, and dozens of different door, top and windshield combinations. Additional images and complete vehicle information will be available November 29 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. View full article

Lamborghini has been hesitant to move on from their naturally aspirated V10 and V12 engines to hybrid powertrains for their sports cars. “When they come to Lamborghini, they are asking for the power and performance of our naturally aspirated engines,” he said. “That’s why we have already decided that the next-generation V12 will stay naturally aspirated and it is one reason why the [Aventador] remains unique,” said Lamborghini's Commercial boss Federico Foschini a few months back to Autocar. But Lamborghini is working on a hybrid powertrain for the successor to the Huracán. “The [next] Huracán – that car will need hybridisation. Hybridisation is the answer, not [full] electric,” said Lamborghini boss Stefano Domenicali. Unlike the Urus, which will be the company's first plug-in hybrid vehicle, the Huracán's replacement brings a set of challenges. Packing a heavy hybrid powertrain into an SUV is no problem. Doing the same for a sports car is a big no-no. “It’s easier in our first plug-in hybrid, the Urus, because the ambition of the car in terms of packaging and weight is not so difficult. But this is one mission. It’s not the Lamborghini super-sports car mission," said Maurizio Reggiani, Lamborghini's R&D head. Reggiani added that current battery technology is not feasible for current supercars. “The issue today is the storage of energy. If I go to a track, I need to run all the laps that I want. But today, the problem is that if you go, you are only able to run one and a half laps [flat out].” Lamborghini's sister brand, Porsche has been investigating the use of lighter solid-state batteries which could solve this issues talked about by Reggiani. Lamborghini is also working with other industry experts to see if a solution can be figured out. The Huracán's replacement is due out in 2022. Source: Autocar View full article