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“You have to shoot me first.” That was the response of Ferrari Chairman (and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO) Sergio Marchionne last year when asked if Ferrari would ever do an SUV. But it seems Ferrari is working on one according to a report from Car. The model - codenamed F16X is expected to be paired up with the replacement for the GT4C, due out in 2020. That means it will feature aluminum architecture and all-wheel drive. F16X will set itself apart from the GT4C by having a higher ride height, feature a four-door coupe body with rear suicide doors, and utilize V8 and hybrid powertrains. According to sources at the company, the F16X will cost 300,000 euros (about $341,724.57). Source: Car View full article

Bentley has been planning to launch a plug-in hybrid variant of the Bentayga for 2018 and we have finally gotten our first look at via some new spy photos. The mule caught in Spain may look like your standard Bentayga, but it features fuel doors on both rear fenders. The standard Bentayga has its fuel door on the right side, meaning the left side is likely for the recharging port. The spy photographer who caught the Bentayga also ran the plates through the United Kingdom's Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) where it was uncovered that the model was using a hybrid system with a 2995cc engine. It seems possible this mule was using a variation of the hybrid powertrain used in the Porsche Cayenne e-hybrid which also uses a 2995cc engine - a 3.0L V6. The Cayenne e-hybrid can travel up to 14 Miles on electric power alone. Whether or not this will appear in the production version remains to be seen. Bentley is expected to show the Bentayga Plug-In Hybrid at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Source: AutoGuide, Motor1 View full article

Land Rover is considering building a halo model for their Range Rover lineup to give the Bentley Bentayga some competition. "Why not? We've realized that the Range Rover has got this big expanse across its price range, so it's not a very big step to get into Bentayga country," said Gerry McGovern, Land Rover's design chief to Automotive News Europe. McGovern said that a Range Rover competitor to the Bentayga would have the edge as they have been doing the luxury SUV for much longer. "Bentley doesn't have the pedigree and authenticity in that particular sector. We've got unquestionable pedigree." McGovern went on to say that he would like to see the Range Rover family expand. Currently, there are four models in the lineup - Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Evoque, and the upcoming Velar. The plans for expansion could cause some overlap, but McGovern doesn't see a problem with this. "I would argue you could have two Range Rovers exactly the same size but if they had two personalities then they would both have equal appeal but to different customers." Source: Automotive News Europe (Subscription Required) View full article

For the 2018 model year, Dodge will be introducing the 475 horsepower Durango SRT. Before it hits dealers later this year, Dodge has announced pricing for this high-performance crossover. For $64,090 (includes a $1,095 destination charge), you get a 6.4L HEMI V8 hooked up to an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. 0-60 will only take 4.4 seconds and will reach the quarter mile in 12.9 seconds. Other performance tweaks include adaptive dampers, new springs, larger Brembo brakes, and a new body kit. Buyers will also get a day session at the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Chandler, Arizona to hone their driving skills. “The new 2018 Dodge Durango SRT is America’s fastest, most powerful and most capable three-row SUV. This is what you get, when you take everything great about the Durango and combine it with the performance of the Charger SRT: a 12-second quarter mile, 8,700-pound-toy hauling, three-row muscle car,” said Tim Kuniskis, Head of Passenger Cars Brands, Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT – FCA North America in a statement. Source: Dodge Press Release is on Page 2 Dodge Announces Pricing for 2018 Dodge Durango SRT: America’s Fastest, Most Powerful and Most Capable Three-Row SUV New Dodge Durango SRT starts at a U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $62,995 (excluding $1,095 destination) New 2018 Dodge Durango SRT is the most powerful three-row SUV with its 475-horsepower legendary 392-cubic-inch HEMI® V-8 engine Fastest and most capable three-row SUV with a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)–certified quarter-mile time of 12.9 seconds and capable of 0-60 miles per hour (mph) acceleration in 4.4 seconds Durango SRT out-hauls every three-row SUV on the road with best-in-class towing capability of 8,700 pounds New exterior performance features include widebody exterior design and functional SRT hood with center air inlet duct flanked by heat extractors, as well as a new front fascia and lower valence to house new cold-air duct and LED fog lamps Standard leather and suede, available high-performance Demonic Red Laguna leather seating and new carbon-fiber trim distinguish Durango SRT’s performance interior All customers who buy a new Durango SRT will receive one full-day session at the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving The new 2018 Dodge Durango SRT will start arriving in Dodge dealerships during fourth quarter 2017 July 6, 2017 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - The Dodge and SRT brands are rocking the high-performance automotive world once again, bringing a huge burst of American power, acceleration and best-in-class tow capability to the three-row SUV segment with the new 2018 Dodge Durango SRT – the fastest SUV in its class. With the proven 392-cubic-inch HEMI® V-8 under its new functional SRT hood, the new 2018 Dodge Durango SRT delivers 475 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque, and a wicked fast time on the drag strip – from 0-60 miles per hour (mph) in 4.4 seconds, covering the quarter mile in 12.9 seconds as certified by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). “The new 2018 Dodge Durango SRT is America’s fastest, most powerful and most capable three-row SUV,” said Tim Kuniskis, Head of Passenger Cars Brands, Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT – FCA North America. “This is what you get, when you take everything great about the Durango and combine it with the performance of the Charger SRT: a 12-second quarter mile, 8,700-pound-toy hauling, three-row muscle car.” Vehicles will start arriving in Dodge dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2017 with a U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $62,995 (excluding $1,095 destination). The new 2018 Dodge Durango SRT is loaded with standard performance features, including: Proven 392-cubic-inch HEMI V-8 delivers 475 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque and 4.4-second 0-60 mph times New performance-tuned AWD system helps the Durango SRT set world-class performance marks Standard TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission specifically calibrated for the Dodge Durango SRT to optimize shift points and deliver maximum torque to all four wheels Massive new Brembo high-performance six-piston (front) and four-piston (rear) calipers and vented rotors at all four corners, measuring 15 inches (front-slotted) and 13.8 inches (rear) Bilstein active-damping high-performance suspension 20 in. x 10 in. Goliath wheel with Low Gloss Black Noise finish New Pirelli 295/45ZR20 Scorpion Verde all-season tires or available Pirelli P Zero three-season tires New widebody exterior brings the Durango SRT together as a true performance SUV Newly designed SRT hood with a functional cold-air duct and heat extractors to cool the engine and improve overall performance New front fascia and lower valence to house new cold-air duct and LED fog lamps New performance AWD badging on liftgate New interior appointments including SRT flat-bottom performance steering wheel with SRT paddle shifters, heated and ventilated front and heated second-row captain’s chairs with embroidered SRT logos New driver-oriented electronic T-shifter, standard on all 2018 Durango models, provides the driver with intuitive gear selection and offers an Auto Stick selector gate for added control Premium velour-bound floor mats with embroidered SRT logo New SRT rear body-color lower fascia with Gloss Black accent surrounds the 4-inch dual round exhaust tips finished in Nickel Chrome New 180-mph speedometer New SRT seven-mode drive system gives the driver the ability to precisely adjust drive settings to maximize performance or comfort New Sport Mode reduces shift times by up to 50 percent versus Auto Mode and delivers up to 65 percent of the 392 HEMI engine’s torque to the rear wheels New Track Mode delivers maximum performance track driving with 160-millisecond shifts and up to 70 percent of engine torque to the rear wheels for the most pronounced rear-wheel-drive experience Sophisticated Active Damping System opens and closes the Durango SRT’s suspension’s damper valves, according to which of the seven modes is chosen, giving the driver options for any driving style Stiffer front springs (3 percent), stiffer rear springs (16 percent) and stiffer rear sway bar (18 percent) give Durango SRT drivers outstanding high-speed cornering capability New exhaust system tuned to offer an unmistakably deep, high-performance Dodge SRT exhaust note modeled after the Dodge Charger SRT Available options include 20 in. x 10 in. split-five spoke wheels with Low Gloss Black Noise finish, three-season tires, trailer tow, power sunroof, Demonic Red Laguna leather seating, rear DVD entertainment and technology group. Durango SRT also has an available premium interior, which includes suede-wrapped headliner and A-pillars, true carbon-fiber instrument panel and door bezels (late availability), and a hand-wrapped instrument panel with live black and silver accent stitch. The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT is available in seven exterior colors, including B5 Blue (late availability), Billet Clear Coat, Bruiser Grey Clear Coat, DB Black Clear Coat, Granite Clear Coat, Octane Red Pearl Coat and White Knuckle Clear Coat. View full article

Rolls-Royce isn't planning to do a hybrid powertrain for any of their models anytime soon. Speaking with Autocar, CEO Torsten Müller-Otvös said customers would not accept the “compromise” of hybrid technology. “The Rolls-Royce brand is not, in a way, a game-changer when it comes to revolutionary technology. Our customers are doing so for reasons of utmost luxury, so there can be no imperfections. Compromises when it comes to technology, or operating our products, are unacceptable. People are more interested in highly reliably substance than to be a test field for new technology.” Instead, Rolls will focus on electric powertrains. “Electrification is the way forward – and there will be no in between steps for us like hybridisation. It is the propulsion system for the future, make no error. There is a time - nobody can predict when - when there will be no combustion engines. That will take a long, long time, but it will happen,” said Müller-Otvös. But don't expect it to come anytime soon. Müller-Otvös said the automaker would launch an electric powertrain when the technology has fully developed. Source: Autocar View full article

The Honda Civic Type R is only available with a six-speed manual which limits the possible group of buyers. But according to CarAdvice, Honda was considering an automatic option of some sort for the Type R. Yuji Matsumochi, assistant large project leader for the 10th-generation Civic's powertrain told the Australian outlet that the Japanese automaker was looking at offering either a conventional automatic or a dual-clutch transmission to broaden the appeal for buyers. But the decision was made to only offer a manual due to weight concerns. “The Type R needs a lightweight powertrain because it is front-wheel-drive, and needs lightweight powertrain systems. So, the engine is a little bit heavy, so the transmission side needs to be more lightweight,” said Matsumochi. “If we applied an automatic transmission, or dual-clutch transmission, for a 400Nm engine, it would be very heavy weight, and very big. The front weight would be very heavy.” Source: CarAdvice View full article

Volvo made a stunning announcement this morning as it plans to equip all of their vehicles with an electric motor beginning in 2019. “This announcement marks the end of the solely combustion engine-powered car. Volvo Cars has stated that it plans to have sold a total of 1 million electrified cars by 2025. When we said it we meant it. This is how we are going to do it,” said Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson in a statement. Volvo is planning to launch five EVs between 2019 and 2021 - two of those coming from Polestar . They'll be complemented by a range of mild-hybrid with 48-volt electric systems and plug-in hybrid models. “This is about the customer. People increasingly demand electrified cars and we want to respond to our customers’ current and future needs. You can now pick and choose whichever electrified Volvo you wish,” said Samuelsson. Source: Volvo Press Release is on Page 2 Volvo Cars to go all electric Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has announced that every Volvo it launches from 2019 will have an electric motor, marking the historic end of cars that only have an internal combustion engine (ICE) and placing electrification at the core of its future business. The announcement represents one of the most significant moves by any car maker to embrace electrification and highlights how over a century after the invention of the internal combustion engine electrification is paving the way for a new chapter in automotive history. “This is about the customer,” said Håkan Samuelsson, president and chief executive. “People increasingly demand electrified cars and we want to respond to our customers’ current and future needs. You can now pick and choose whichever electrified Volvo you wish.” Volvo Cars will introduce a portfolio of electrified cars across its model range, embracing fully electric cars, plug in hybrid cars and mild hybrid cars. It will launch five fully electric cars between 2019 and 2021, three of which will be Volvo models and two of which will be high performance electrified cars from Polestar, Volvo Cars’ performance car arm. Full details of these models will be announced at a later date. These five cars will be supplemented by a range of petrol and diesel plug in hybrid and mild hybrid 48 volt options on all models, representing one of the broadest electrified car offerings of any car maker. This means that there will in future be no Volvo cars without an electric motor, as pure ICE cars are gradually phased out and replaced by ICE cars that are enhanced with electrified options. “This announcement marks the end of the solely combustion engine-powered car,” said Mr Samuelsson. “Volvo Cars has stated that it plans to have sold a total of 1m electrified cars by 2025. When we said it we meant it. This is how we are going to do it.” The announcement underlines Volvo Cars’ commitment to minimising its environmental impact and making the cities of the future cleaner. Volvo Cars is focused on reducing the carbon emissions of both its products as well as its operations. It aims to have climate neutral manufacturing operations by 2025. The decision also follows this month’s announcement that Volvo Cars will turn Polestar into a new separately-branded electrified global high performance car company. Thomas Ingenlath, Senior Vice President Design at Volvo Cars, will lead Polestar as Chief Executive Officer. View full article

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Volvo Announces June Sales ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (July 3, 2017) - Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 7,303 vehicles for the month of June. The top seller for the month was the XC90 with 2,751 vehicles sold. Volvo is implementing a sweeping $11 billion transformation plan that has involved the development of its own modular vehicle architecture, a new engine range, global manufacturing capability, a completely renewed product range and world leading developments in safety, autonomous driving and connectivity. Models June 2017 June 2016 % Year To Date 2017 Year To Date 2016 % S60 1,004 1,565 -35.8 % 5,949 5,785 2.8 % S60 CC 22 69 -68.1 % 107 320 -66.6 % S80 0 80 - 5 324 -98.5 % S90 956 8 11,850.0 % 2,954 8 36,825.0 % V60 400 596 -32.9 % 1,569 1,735 -9.6 % V60 CC 359 434 -17.3 % 1,477 1,125 31.3 % V90 13 0 100.0 % 14 0 100.0 % V90 CC 132 0 100.0 % 891 0 100.0 % XC60 1,658 2,384 -30.5 % 9,035 8,831 2.3 % XC70 8 758 -98.9 % 73 2,509 -97.1 % All-New XC90 2,751 2,694 2.1 % 12,031 16,017 -24.9 % Total 7,303 8,588 -15.0 % 34,105 36,654 -7.0 % * I, II, III etc shows which generation the car model belongs to.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS REPORTS JUNE 2017 SALES Outlander continues its strong sales with June up 16.2 percent Mirage reported its best June sales month since 2001 Calendar year-to-date sales of 54,576 are up 5.1 percent Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported June 2017 sales of 7,625, down 5.0 percent over June 2016. The Outlander CUV led the way for the brand with its best June sales month since 2007. Total Outlander sales were 2,313 an increase of 16.2 percent over last June. Mirage sales were up 12.8 percent with total sales of 1,739, its best June since 2001. Total 2017 calendar-year sales are up 5.1 percent compared to last year at this time with 54,576 units sold. June YTD 2017 2016 2017 2016 i‐MiEV 0 4 6 20 Mirage 1739 1541 13687 13173 Lancer 868 1028 7817 8434 Outlander Sport 2705 3459 15066 16831 Outlander 2313 1991 18000 13476 Total 7625 8023 54576 51934

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Best-Ever June Sales Of 28,994 Jul 3, 2017 – ATLANTA Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported best-ever June sales of 28,994 units, an increase of 1.8%, closing out the second-quarter at 161,960 year-to-date. Mercedes-Benz Vans also reported best-ever June sales with 3,108 units and smart reported 226 units, bringing the MBUSA grand total to 32,328 vehicles for the month, up 1.1% from last year. "June was a great month for both passenger cars and Vans," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "We are in a good position for a strong second half of the year, particularly with exciting products that will fill the pipeline like the E-Class Coupe, E-Class Cabriolet, S-Class Sedan and new AMG models." Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in June included the C-Class, GLE and E-Class (including the CLS) model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 7,116, followed by GLE sales of 4,824. The E- Class rounded out the top three with 4,316 units sold. Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 2,711 units in June, with a total 17,030 sold year-to-date (up 55.6%). Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 8,954 vehicles in June, a decrease of 7.2% when compared to the same month last year (9,646). On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 60,193 vehicles, a decrease of 0.3% over 2016 (60,346).

Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Record June Sales Record June - monthly sales increase 11.7 percent over June 2016 67 consecutive months of yearly month-over-month growth Best June ever for Crosstrek, Forester, Outback and Impreza 40 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 47 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 52,057 vehicle sales for June 2017, an 11.7 percent increase over June 2016, and the best June in the history of the company. The automaker also reported year-to-date sales of 304,810 vehicles, a 9.1 percent gain over the same period in 2016. June marked the 40th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Crosstrek, Forester, Outback and Impreza sales were notably strong as each model achieved its best June ever. “We are very pleased to have set another half-year record and to have reached our 67th consecutive month of yearly month-over-month sales increases,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “Despite a more competitive market, we’re proud of our retailer’s ability to increase sales volume and market share.” “We are pleased to have exceeded 50K sales for the tenth time in the past twelve months and we are optimistic about our results for the remainder of the year,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales. “We will benefit as the all-new 2018 Crosstrek starts arriving at our retailers later this month.” Carline Jun-17 Jun-16 % Chg Jun-17 Jun-16 % Chg MTD MTD MTD YTD YTD YTD Forester 15,440 12,029 28.4% 87,957 80,255 9.6% Impreza 7,858 4,994 57.4% 43,026 29,765 44.6% WRX/STI 2,655 3,130 -15.2% 16,185 16,006 1.1% Legacy 3,834 5,023 -23.7% 25,564 30,357 -15.8% Outback 14,019 13,417 4.5% 86,253 77,386 11.5% BRZ 429 347 23.6% 2,297 2,407 -4.6% Crosstrek 7,822 7,658 2.1% 43,528 43,282 0.6% TOTAL 52,057 46,598 11.7% 304,810 279,458 9.1%

Kia Motors America Announces June Sales Highest Ranked Brand in J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study Sells Seven Millionth Vehicle Since Arriving in the U.S. in 1994 IRVINE, Calif., July 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America today announced June sales of 56,143 units, including the seven millionth Kia vehicle sold in the U.S. since 1994. After topping J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study for the second consecutive year, Kia's sales were led by the Forte family of compact cars with a best-ever June total of 11,387 units. MONTH OF JUNE YEAR-TO-DATE Model 2017 2016 2017 2016 Rio 963 5,238 6,685 15,368 Forte 11,387 9,170 58,746 52,742 Optima 11,252 9,180 59,717 61,067 Cadenza 502 203 2,655 2,756 K900 58 62 251 439 Niro 2,188 N/A 12,676 N/A Sportage 8,519 8,549 36,606 42,229 Sorento 9,751 12,118 50,256 59,078 Sedona 2,030 5,823 15,028 24,120 Soul 9,493 12,229 53,116 70,528 Total 56,143 62,572 295,736 328,327

Hyundai Motor America Reports June Sales And Third Straight Month Of Retail Sales Growth Retail Sales Up Year-Over-Year Tucson Sales Achieve a 39 Percent Increase Compared with June 2016 Consumer Consideration of the Hyundai Brand at an All-Time High in 2017 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today reported June sales of Hyundai and Genesis branded vehicles of 54,507 units, a 19 percent decrease compared with the all-time June sales record set last year. Retail sales increased for the third straight month, up more than 1 percent in June, while a reduction in fleet sales led to the overall decline. SALES BY BRAND June-17 June-16 2017 YTD 2016 YTD Hyundai 52,894 67,511 336,441 374,060 Genesis 1,613 0 9,919 0 TOTAL 54,507 67,511 346,360 374,060 HYUNDAI BRAND HIGHLIGHTS "June was the second month in a row we've cut back significantly on fleet sales and seen a rise in retail sales in an industry that is down on the year," said Sam Brnovich, executive director, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. "Tucson continues to draw CUV buyers in its competitive segment and achieved another substantial increase in June. With Ioniq demand exceeding our expectations and the 2018 Sonata hitting dealers shortly, we are poised to close the year strong and pick up retail market share." Accent sales lead the month, up 60 percent year-over-year with 5,028 sold Tucson sales are up 39 percent, totaling 10,000 sold Elantra retail sales up year-over-year Strong consumer demand for Ioniq continues with 1,406 sold Hyundai brand opinion at an all-time high in 2017 HYUNDAI MODELS Vehicle June-17 June-16 2017 YTD 2016 YTD Accent 5,028 3,139 32,515 39,330 Azera 241 340 1,792 2,573 Elantra 13,297 22,414 100,252 96,306 Equus 2 131 19 1,035 Genesis 66 2,395 956 17,384 Santa Fe 12,586 18,337 60,012 57,436 Sonata 9,547 11,862 76,315 104,409 Tucson 10,000 7,193 51,707 42,664 Veloster 721 1,700 7,992 12,923 Ioniq 1,406 0 4,881 0 GENESIS BRAND HIGHLIGHTS "In June, G90 was the top overall vehicle in AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Awards and the Genesis brand was the highest ranked premium nameplate in J.D. Power IQS," said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. market. "These recognitions are important indications that we are respecting our customers and delivering on our promise of a new luxury experience." GENESIS MODELS Vehicle June-17 June-16 2017 YTD 2016 YTD G80 1,276 0 7,666 0 G90 337 0 2,253 0

BMW Group U.S. Reports June 2017 Sales BMW brand sales increase 0.4 percent MINI brand sales decrease 10.3 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 3, 2017… Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 0.4 percent in June for a total of 28,962 compared to 28,855 vehicles sold in June 2016. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is down 2.8 percent in the U.S. on sales of 149,086 vehicles compared to 153,436 sold in the first six months of 2016. Notable vehicle sales in June include the BMW 5 Series which increased 42.9 percent to 4,068 cars, the BMW X1 which increased 62.5 percent to 3,221 vehicles, and the BMW X5 which increased 14.2 percent to 4,589 vehicles. “The volatility that has characterized much of early 2017 is likely to continue through the second half of the year, requiring an even stronger focus on the quality of our business to achieve the desired results,” said Bernhard Kuhnt, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “We’re pleased to see the new BMW 5 Series sedan continues gaining strength as availability increases, and our Sports Activity Vehicles, especially the X1 and X5, remained strong favorites in June.” BMW Group Sales In total, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported June sales of 33,372 vehicles, a decrease of 1.2 percent from the 33,769 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales are down 4.1 percent on sales of 171,291 vehicles in the first six months of 2017 compared to 178,580 in the same period in 2016. MINI Brand Sales For June, MINI USA reported 4,410 automobiles sold, a decrease of 10.3 percent from the 4,914 sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI USA reported a total of 22,205 automobiles sold, a decrease of 11.7 percent from 25,144 automobiles sold in the first six months of 2016.

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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS JUNE 2017 SALES RESULTS June sales totaled 27,377 units, an increase of 15 percent over June 2016 Year-to-date sales totaled 161,238, an increase of 8.2 percent over year-to-date 2016 Sales of all-new Atlas totaled 2,413 units Herndon, VA — (July 3, 2017) Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 27,377 units delivered in June 2017, a 15 percent increase over June 2016. With 161,238 units delivered year-to-date in 2017, the company is reporting an increase of 8.2 percent in year-over-year sales. June 2017 also marks the first full month of sales for the all-new, Chattanooga, Tenn.-built Atlas. Sales of the vehicle continue to grow as deliveries totaled 2,413 units. The all-new Tiguan will be available later this summer. June 2017 Sales June 17 June 16 Yr/Yr% change June 17 YTD June 16 YTD Yr/Yr% change Golf 1,298 1,021 27.1% 7,170 6,080 17.9% GTI 1,692 2,032 -16.7% 10,733 10,852 -1.1% Golf R 216 286 -24.5% 2,326 2,570 -9.5% e-Golf 232 248 -6.5% 1,887 1,455 29.7% Golf SportWagen 2,442 1,019 139.6% 16,131 5,365 200.7% Total Golf Family 5,880 4,606 27.7% 38,247 26,322 45.3% Jetta Sedan 9,999 8,616 16.1% 55,495 58,275 -4.8% Jetta SportWagen (now Golf SportWagen) n/a 1 -100.0% n/a 4 -100.0% Total Jetta 9,999 8,617 16.0% 55,495 58,279 -4.8% Beetle Coupe 853 613 39.2% 4,954 3,683 34.5% Beetle Convertible 734 492 49.2% 3,867 3,090 25.1% Total Beetle 1,587 1,105 43.6% 8,821 6,773 30.2% Eos* n/a n/a n/a 1 387 -99.7% Passat 5,267 5,992 -12.1% 35,137 32,813 7.1% CC 98 168 -41.7% 919 1,681 -45.3% Tiguan 1,747 3,066 -43.0% 16,965 20,556 -17.5% Touareg 386 255 51.4% 1,630 2,203 -26.0% Atlas 2,413 n/a n/a 4,023 n/a n/a TOTAL 27,377 23,809 15.0% 161,238 149,014 8.20% *Eos production ended in July 2015

Mazda Reports June Sales Mazda CX-5 Posts Record Sales Month for Third Month in a Row IRVINE, Calif., July 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported June U.S. sales of 22,342 vehicles, representing a decrease of 14.7 percent versus June of last year. Year-to-date sales through June are down 2.6 percent versus last year, with 141,624 vehicles sold. Key June sales notes: The Mazda CX-5 continues its record-breaking sales trend, posting its best-ever June with 9,550 vehicles sold. This number represents an increase of 3.5 percent over June of last year, marking its third recording-breaking month in a row. Heading into the summer months, the Mazda MX-5 continues to post strong sales numbers. The roadster posted a year-over-year increase of 17.7 percent, with 1,046 vehicles sold in the month of June. Total sales of Mazda's CX crossover SUV line, including the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9, were down slightly with 12,462 vehicles sold, representing a decrease of 1.4 percent year-over-year. When making purchase decisions regarding crossover SUVs, a majority of Mazda customers continue to choose the AWD option, with 61.1 percent of CX-line vehicles sold in June being equipped with predictive i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive. Month-To-Date Year-To-Date June June % % MTD June June % % YTD 2017 2016 Change DSR 2017 2016 Change DSR Mazda2 - - N/A N/A - 3 (100.0)% (100.0)% Mazda3 6,473 8,399 (22.9)% (22.9)% 39,834 51,381 (22.5)% (23.5)% Mazda5 1 33 (97.0)% (97.0)% 7 329 (97.9)% (97.9)% Mazda6 2,360 4,224 (44.1)% (44.1)% 18,009 23,463 (23.2)% (24.3)% MX-5 Miata 1,046 889 17.7% 17.7% 6,973 5,384 29.5% 27.8% CX-3 1,213 1,512 (19.8)% (19.8)% 7,611 9,503 (19.9)% (21.0)% CX-5 9,550 9,227 3.5% 3.5% 57,077 51,611 10.6% 9.1% CX-9 1,699 1,904 (10.8)% (10.8)% 12,113 3,681 229.1% 224.7% Total Vehicles CARS 9,880 13,545 (27.1)% (27.1)% 64,823 80,560 (19.5)% (20.6)% TRUCKS 12,462 12,643 (1.4)% (1.4)% 76,801 64,795 18.5% 17.0% TOTAL 22,342 26,188 (14.7)% (14.7)% 141,624 145,354 (2.6)% (3.8)% Selling Days 26 26 152 150