William Maley

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS MAY 2017 SALES RESULTS May sales totaled 30,014 units, an increase of 4.3 percent over May 2016 Sales of all-new Atlas totaled 1,610 units Herndon, VA — (June 1, 2017) Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 30,014 units delivered in May 2017, a 4.3 percent increase over May 2016. With 133,861 units delivered year-to-date in 2017, the company is reporting an increase of 6.9 percent in year-over-year sales. May 2017 also marks the start of sales for the all-new, Chattanooga, Tenn. built Atlas. Deliveries of the vehicle, which began mid-month, totaled 1,610 units. May 2017 Sales May 17 May 16 Yr/Yr% change May 17 YTD May 16 YTD Yr/Yr% change Golf 1,281 1,013 26.5% 5,872 5,059 16.1% GTI 1,734 1,735 -0.1% 9,041 8,820 2.5% Golf R 282 433 -34.9% 2,110 2,284 -7.6% e-Golf 381 269 41.6% 1,655 1,207 37.1% Golf SportWagen 3,525 1,025 243.9% 13,689 4,346 215.0% Total Golf Family 7,203 4,475 61.0% 32,367 21,716 49.0% Jetta Sedan 11,535 10,943 5.4% 45,496 49,659 -8.4% Jetta SportWagen (now Golf SportWagen) N/A 2 -100.0% N/A 3 -100.0% Total Jetta 11,535 10,945 5.4% 45,496 49,662 -8.4% Beetle Coupe 1,005 587 71.2% 4,101 3,070 33.6% Beetle Convertible 824 591 39.4% 3,133 2,598 20.6% Total Beetle 1,829 1,178 55.3% 7,234 5,668 27.6% Eos* 1 6 -83.3% 1 387 -99.7% Passat 5,455 7,129 -23.5% 29,870 26,821 11.4% CC 109 292 -62.7% 821 1,513 -45.7% Tiguan 2,068 4,394 -52.9% 15,218 17,490 -13.0% Touareg 204 360 -43.3% 1,244 1,948 -36.1% Atlas 1,610 N/A N/A 1,610 N/A N/A TOTAL 30,014 28,779 4.29% 133,861 125,205 6.91% *Eos production ended in July 2015

Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. Sales for May 2017 Total TMNA, Toyota and Lexus divisions set May sales record light trucks Toyota division SUVs up nearly 20 percent Lexus NX sees new best-ever May, up 24.3 percent PLANO, Texas, June 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Inc., today reported its U.S. May 2017 sales of 218,248 units, a decrease of 0.5 percent from May 2016 on a volume basis. With one more selling day in May 2017 compared to May 2016, sales were down 4.5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota division posted May 2017 sales of 192,847 units, up 0.1 percent on a volume basis, and down 3.9 percent on a DSR basis. "Although down from last year, the auto industry is still enjoying a solid year in 2017, with light trucks continuing to shine," said Jack Hollis, group vice president and general manager, Toyota division. "We continue to see the SUV segment leading the way, with a best-ever May for RAV4, Highlander, and overall light truck for the Toyota division, where inventory remains at healthy levels for our customers during the summer buying season. We are also thrilled at how well the market is accepting our newest model, the C-HR, with its first full month of sales in May, as our dealers have started to build some inventory. So far, we are seeing strong interest from a younger demographic for the C-HR, which is exciting." Lexus posted sales of 25,401 vehicles in May 2017, down 4.8 percent on a volume basis, and down 8.6 percent on a DSR basis. "As we press further into 2017, Luxury Utility Vehicles continue to lead Lexus sales, with a best-ever May for the NX and our total LUV lineup," said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "But continued interest in utility vehicles is not our only news—sales of the LC 500 and LC 500h kicked-off in May to a great start, exceeding our expectations and allowing our new LC owners to experience amazing." May 2017 Highlights: Camry posts sales of 32,547 units Total TMNA, Toyota, and Lexus divisions all post new May record for light truck sales TMNA light trucks sales up 12.4 percent Toyota division light truck up more than 13 percent C-HR posts first full month of sales with 1,848 units RAV4 sales rise nearly 19 percent; a best-ever May Highlander up 22.5; a best-ever May 4Runner up more than 6 percent Tacoma up nearly 7 percent Tundra up 9.6 percent Lexus division LUV sales up 7.5 percent NX sets new best-ever May, volume up 24.3 percent, and up 19.3 on DSR basis LX up almost 38 percent on volume, and up 32.4 percent on a DSR basis *Note: Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted raw sales volume TOYOTA U.S. SALES SUMMARY MAY 2017 -- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE -- 2017 2016 DSR % VOL % 2017 2016 DSR % VOL % TOTAL TOYOTA 218,248 219,339 -4.5 -0.5 952,785 999,545 -4.7 -4.7 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV 192,847 192,657 -3.9 0.1 843,423 873,760 -3.5 -3.5 TOTAL LEXUS 25,401 26,682 -8.6 -4.8 109,362 125,785 -13.1 -13.1 YARIS IA (INCL SCI IA) 3,444 3,056 8.2 12.7 15,758 13,488 16.8 16.8 YARIS LIFTBACK 852 1,236 -33.8 -31.1 6,138 5,284 16.2 16.2 TOTAL YARIS 4,296 4,292 -3.9 0.1 21,896 18,772 16.6 16.6 iQ 0 1 -100 -100 0 5 -100 -100 xD 0 0 0 0 0 8 -100 -100 xB 0 135 -100 -100 0 2,553 -100 -100 tC 10 1,043 -99.1 -99 166 4,881 -96.6 -96.6 COROLLA IM (INCL SCI IM) 1,995 1,743 9.9 14.5 9,312 7,511 24 24 COROLLA SEDAN 30,942 34,872 -14.8 -11.3 136,164 151,243 -10 -10 TOTAL COROLLA 32,937 36,615 -13.6 -10 145,476 158,754 -8.4 -8.4 86 (INCL FR-S) 680 681 -4.1 -0.1 3,101 3,095 0.2 0.2 MIRAI 162 40 288.8 305 579 178 225.3 225.3 AVALON 2,872 3,779 -27 -24 14,215 20,013 -29 -29 PRIUS 10,022 12,517 -23.1 -19.9 46,364 56,378 -17.8 -17.8 CAMRY 32,547 36,916 -15.4 -11.8 147,434 167,200 -11.8 -11.8 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. CAR 83,526 96,019 -16.5 -13 379,231 431,837 -12.2 -12.2 CT 825 797 -0.6 3.5 3,311 3,730 -11.2 -11.2 IS 2,367 2,879 -21.1 -17.8 10,225 14,351 -28.8 -28.8 RC 517 823 -39.7 -37.2 2,600 4,505 -42.3 -42.3 ES 4,228 5,373 -24.5 -21.3 17,134 22,833 -25 -25 GS 615 1,111 -46.9 -44.6 2,907 6,101 -52.4 -52.4 LS 317 712 -57.3 -55.5 1,555 2,349 -33.8 -33.8 LC 419 0 0 0 419 0 0 0 LFA 0 0 0 0 0 5 -100 -100 TOTAL LEXUS CAR 9,288 11,695 -23.8 -20.6 38,151 53,874 -29.2 -29.2 TOTAL TOYOTA CAR 92,814 107,714 -17.3 -13.8 417,382 485,711 -14.1 -14.1 SIENNA 10,434 11,485 -12.8 -9.2 46,696 56,809 -17.8 -17.8 C-HR 1,848 0 0 0 2,398 0 0 0 RAV4 38,356 32,261 14.1 18.9 150,646 138,535 8.7 8.7 FJ CRUISER 0 2 -100 -100 2 6 -66.7 -66.7 VENZA 0 31 -100 -100 11 503 -97.8 -97.8 HIGHLANDER 18,115 14,783 17.6 22.5 82,738 68,493 20.8 20.8 4RUNNER 11,014 10,352 2.1 6.4 53,098 46,058 15.3 15.3 SEQUOIA 964 1,126 -17.8 -14.4 5,349 5,303 0.9 0.9 LAND CRUISER 259 315 -21.1 -17.8 1,292 1,457 -11.3 -11.3 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. SUV 70,556 58,870 15.1 19.9 295,534 260,355 13.5 13.5 TACOMA 17,654 16,544 2.4 6.7 78,153 79,226 -1.4 -1.4 TUNDRA 10,677 9,739 5.2 9.6 43,809 45,533 -3.8 -3.8 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PICKUP 28,331 26,283 3.5 7.8 121,962 124,759 -2.2 -2.2 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. TRUCK 109,321 96,638 8.6 13.1 464,192 441,923 5 5 NX 5,009 4,031 19.3 24.3 21,426 19,221 11.5 11.5 RX 8,849 8,804 -3.5 0.5 38,329 41,367 -7.3 -7.3 GX 1,851 1,859 -4.4 -0.4 9,157 9,052 1.2 1.2 LX 404 293 32.4 37.9 2,299 2,271 1.2 1.2 TOTAL LEXUS TRUCK 16,113 14,987 3.2 7.5 71,211 71,911 -1 -1 TOTAL TOYOTA TRUCK 125,434 111,625 7.9 12.4 535,403 513,834 4.2 4.2 Selling Days 25 24 126 126 DSR = Daily Selling Rate *NA Built Vehicles TOYOTA U.S. SALES SUMMARY MAY, 2017 -- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE -- 2017 2016 DSR % VOL % 2017 2016 DSR % VOL % COROLLA 30,942 34,872 -14.8 -11.3 136,164 151,243 -10 -10 CAMRY 32,547 36,916 -15.4 -11.8 147,434 167,200 -11.8 -11.8 AVALON 2,872 3,779 -27 -24 14,215 20,013 -29 -29 YARIS IA (INCL SCI IA) 3,444 3,056 8.2 12.7 15,758 13,488 16.8 16.8 RAV4 17,580 17,641 -4.3 -0.3 70,483 77,173 -8.7 -8.7 VENZA 0 31 -100 -100 11 501 -97.8 -97.8 HIGHLANDER 18,115 14,783 17.6 22.5 82,738 68,493 20.8 20.8 SIENNA 10,434 11,485 -12.8 -9.2 46,696 56,809 -17.8 -17.8 SEQUOIA 964 1,126 -17.8 -14.4 5,349 5,303 0.9 0.9 TACOMA 17,654 16,544 2.4 6.7 78,153 79,226 -1.4 -1.4 TUNDRA 10,677 9,739 5.2 9.6 43,809 45,533 -3.8 -3.8 ES 3,335 3,532 -9.4 -5.6 12,864 11,906 8 8 RX 8,301 8,550 -6.8 -2.9 35,626 38,814 -8.2 -8.2 TOTAL 156,865 162,054 -7.1 -3.2 689,300 735,702 -6.3 -6.3 N.A VEHICLES % OF TOTAL 71.9% 73.9% 72.3% 73.6% TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 13,721 17,396 -24.3 -21.1 65,660 79,893 -17.8 -17.8 LEXUS IMPORT CAR 5,953 8,163 -30 -27.1 25,287 41,968 -39.7 -39.7 TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT CARS 69,805 78,623 -14.8 -11.2 313,571 351,944 -10.9 -10.9 LEXUS NA BUILT CARS 3,335 3,532 -9.4 -5.6 12,864 11,906 8 8 TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 92,814 107,714 -17.3 -13.8 417,382 485,711 -14.1 -14.1 TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT TRUCK 33,897 25,289 28.7 34 136,953 108,885 25.8 25.8 LEXUS IMPORT TRUCK 7,812 6,437 16.5 21.4 35,585 33,097 7.5 7.5 TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT TRUCK 75,424 71,349 1.5 5.7 327,239 333,038 -1.7 -1.7 LEXUS NA BUILT TRUCK 8,301 8,550 -6.8 -2.9 35,626 38,814 -8.2 -8.2 TOTAL TOYOTA TRUCK 125,434 111,625 7.9 12.4 535,403 513,834 4.2 4.2 SELLING DAYS 25 24 126 126 DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE -- Current Month -- -- Calendar Year To Date -- 2017 2016 DSR % 2017 2016 DSR % Toyota Prius Sedan 6,064 9,389 -38 27,635 39,944 -30.8 Toyota Prius V(only) 929 1,215 -26.6 4,474 6,185 -27.7 Toyota Prius C(only) 1,121 1,909 -43.6 6,182 10,218 -39.5 Toyota Prius PRIME(only) 1,908 4 45692 8,073 31 25942 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 4,070 4,185 -6.6 17,061 15,527 9.9

Mazda Reports May Sales All-New Mazda CX-5 Posts Record Sales Month IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported May U.S. sales of 26,047 vehicles, representing a decrease of 7.9 percent versus May of last year. Year-to-date sales through May are up 0.1 percent versus last year, with 119,282 vehicles sold. Key May sales notes: The Mazda CX-5 posted its best-ever May, with 11,819 vehicles sold, marking an increase of 18.9 percent year-over-year (YOY). This number includes a mix of remaining 2016.5 models and the all-new 2017 CX-5, which went on sale at the end of March. Momentum around the Mazda MX-5 continues, with the roadster posting a YOY increase of 22.6 percent in the month of May. Total sales, which includes both the MX-5 soft top and MX-5 RF, reached 1,226 vehicles sold in the month of May. Sales of the seven-passenger Mazda CX-9 rose 221.8 percent YOY with 1,982 vehicles sold in the month of May. Total sales of Mazda's CX crossover SUV line, including the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9, were up 26.5 percent YOY with 15,338 vehicles sold in the month of May. Among CX buyers, Mazda customers continue to choose the AWD option, with 61 percent of CX-line vehicles sold in May being equipped with i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive. Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported May sales of 4,209 vehicles, up 15 percent versus May of last year. Month-To-Date Year-To-Date May May % % MTD May May % % YTD 2017 2016 Change DSR 2017 2016 Change DSR Mazda2 - - N/A N/A - 3 (100.0)% (100.0)% Mazda3 6,775 10,103 (32.9)% (35.6)% 33,361 42,958 (22.3)% (23.6)% Mazda5 - 37 (100.0)% (100.0)% 6 296 (98.0)% (98.0)% Mazda6 2,708 5,018 (46.0)% (48.2)% 15,649 19,230 (18.6)% (19.9)% MX-5 Miata 1,226 1,000 22.6% 17.7% 5,927 4,495 31.9% 29.8% CX-3 1,537 1,570 (2.1)% (6.0)% 6,398 7,991 (19.9)% (21.2)% CX-5 11,819 9,942 18.9% 14.1% 47,527 42,375 12.2% 10.4% CX-9 1,982 616 221.8% 208.9% 10,414 1,777 486.0% 476.7% Total Vehicles CARS 10,709 16,158 (33.7)% (36.4)% 54,943 66,982 (18.0)% (19.3)% TRUCKS 15,338 12,128 26.5% 21.4% 64,339 52,143 23.4% 21.4% TOTAL 26,047 28,286 (7.9)% (11.6)% 119,282 119,124 0.1% (1.5)% Selling Days 25 24 126 124

American Honda Cars and Trucks Continue Strong Balanced Sales in May Jun 1, 2017 - TORRANCE, Calif. Honda HR-V sets new all-time monthly record in May, jumping 29 percent Honda CR-V exceeds 32,000 sales for the month to post a 9.6 percent increase Accord and Civic join CR-V, with each posting more than 31,000 sales for the month Acura TLX sales increase 8.4 percent in May after record April sales Acura RDX sales gain 12.8 percent in May, pushing Acura trucks to a 7.8 percent rise American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported total May sales of 148,414 Honda and Acura vehicles, an increase of 0.9 percent over May 2016. Honda Division rose 0.7 percent on sales of 134,475 units, with trucks up 5.6 percent on sales of 63,650, and cars down 3.4 percent on sales of 70,825. Acura Division sales were up 2.8 percent in May, on sales of 13,939 vehicles, with trucks increasing 7.8 percent on sales of 9,456, and cars down 6.4 percent on sales of 4,483 units. Honda Honda is the only full-line brand experiencing sales growth thus far in 2017, with good reason: Civic and Accord are #1 and 2 in car sales for the year, with each exceeding 31,000 units in May, while HR-V and CR-V are off to a record start on the truck side. HR-V set a new all-time monthly record in May. Civic, Accord and CR-V again topped 30,000 units in May – seeking to top a combined annual total surpassing a million units for the 5th straight year. The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell is exceeding expectations as it opens new ground in the emerging fuel cell vehicle market. Sales of the 10th generation Honda Civic have now exceeded 500,000 units in just the 19 months since the current model went on sale in November 2015. With more than 31,000 sales in May, Civic continues as the best-selling passenger car in America on a retail basis thus far in 2017. Accord posted a stellar month, bucking the light truck trend with an increase of 5.0 percent on sales of 33,547 to lead Honda car sales in May. HR-V celebrated taking sales leadership in the subcompact SUV segment by setting a new all-time sales record in May, with a gain of 29 percent on sales of 9,533 units. CR-V gained 9.6 percent for the month on sales of 32,186, further cementing its SUV sales leadership in 2017. "Honda is challenging convention demonstrating sales strength on both sides of the aisle in 2017, with Civic and Accord leading retail car sales while HR-V and CR-V set new records," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. "Things are about to get even more exciting with the Civic Si now on sale, and the upcoming Type R providing evidence that the market still hungers for exciting, yet affordable cars." Acura Acura continues to show renewed momentum in the second quarter as TLX—the brand's best selling sedan—gained ground again in May after a record-setting April. Sales of Acura's sporty RDX also surged in May, joined by strong sales of MDX to push Acura trucks ahead of last year. Overall, the Acura division showed an increase of 2.8 percent on sales of 13,939 vehicles. TLX gained 8.4 percent in May on sales of 3,508 units, creating momentum for the refreshed 2018 TLX hitting dealer showrooms across the U.S. today. RDX enjoyed another strong month in a very competitive segment, rising 12.8 percent on sales of 5,149 in May. MDX sales were up 2.4 percent in May with 4,307 units sold, just as the company began dual sourcing production for the MDX at the company's East Liberty Plant in Ohio. Acura trucks were up 7.8 percent overall on sales of 9,456 units. "With a perfect sense of timing, the redesigned 2018 Acura TLX starts sales today just as the outgoing TLX is enjoying some of its best months," said Jon Ikeda, vice president & general manager of the Acura division. "Coupled with the recently launched MDX Sport Hybrid, the Acura brand is building renewed energy through the brand's distinctive performance direction."

FCA US Reports May 2017 Sales Ram Truck brand sales up 18 percent; pickup sales increase 16 percent versus same month a year ago Dodge brand sales up 8 percent; five Dodge vehicles post year-over-year sales gains Jeep® Grand Cherokee records 14 percent increase All-new Chrysler Pacifica minivan posts best sales month since launch last year June 1, 2017 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported sales of 193,040 units, a 1 percent decrease compared with sales in May 2016 (194,720 units). In May, retail sales of 152,227 units were up 1 percent compared with the same month in 2016, and represented 79 percent of total sales. Fleet sales of 40,813 units were down 7 percent year over year as FCA US continues its strategy of reducing sales to the daily rental segment. Fleet sales represented 21 percent of total May sales. The Ram Truck and Dodge brands each posted year-over-year sales increases in May, compared with the same month in 2016. Ram Truck brand sales were up 18 percent driven by the 16 percent increase in Ram pickup truck sales. Dodge brand sales were up 8 percent in May as five Dodge vehicles posted year-over-year sales gains, led by the Dodge Grand Caravan’s 58 percent increase. Jeep® Grand Cherokee sales increased 14 percent, while sales of the Jeep Wrangler were up 2 percent as well. Sales of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica minivan – the most awarded minivan of 2016 and 2017 – posted a 325 percent increase in May, compared with the same month a year ago. Ram Truck Brand Ram pickup truck sales increased 16 percent in May, compared with the same month a year ago. The Ram 1500 pickup won accolades as the Best Family Pickup Truck – the second year in a row it has received this honor – at the annual Family Car Challenge hosted by the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA). Ram Truck brand sales – which also include the Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans – were up 18 percent for the month. Sales of the ProMaster full-size van increased 50 percent in May, while the Ram ProMaster City van posted a 10 percent sales gain. Jeep® Brand Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee – the most awarded SUV ever – were up 14 percent in May, compared with the same month a year ago. Jeep Wrangler sales increased 2 percent in the month as well. Jeep brand sales were down 15 percent in May as the brand continues its planned reduction of fleet sales to the daily rental segment. Through May this year, the Jeep brand has reduced its fleet sales by 60 percent, compared with fleet sales during the same five-month period last year. Sales of the all-new 2017 Jeep Compass more than doubled from the previous month of April as Jeep dealers continue to build their new Compass inventories. The new Compass was named winner of the Compact Utility Vehicle category at the annual Mudfest competition hosted by the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) in May. The new Compass also was crowned Activity Vehicle of Texas at the Texas Auto Roundup hosted by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). In May, the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT won Performance Utility Vehicle of Texas at the Texas Auto Roundup, and the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk won the Premium Utility Vehicle segment in the Mudfest challenge. Dodge Brand Five Dodge brand vehicles posted year-over-year sales increases in May, led by the Dodge Grand Caravan’s 58 percent sales gain. Sales of the Dodge Journey full-size crossover were up 23 percent, while the Dodge Durango and Dodge Viper each turned in double-digit percentage increases as well during the month. The Dodge Challenger muscle car turned in a 2 percent increase in May. Dodge brand sales were up 8 percent in May, compared with the same month a year ago. Chrysler Brand Sales of the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica – the most awarded minivan of 2016 and 2017 – were up 325 percent in May, compared with the same month a year ago. May was the minivan’s best sales month since it was launched last year. The Pacifica continues to accumulate awards and accolades in 2017, including Best Three-row Family Car honors at the Family Car Challenge hosted by the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association in May. In addition, the all-new Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid – now on sale in Chrysler dealerships – was honored with overall Best Family Car and Best Technology Family Car at the GAAMA competition. FIAT Brand Fiat 124 Spider sales were up 21 percent compared with the previous month of April. May was the 124 Spider’s best sales month since its launch in July 2016. The FIAT brand announced in May that it is offering new looks for its iconic, Italian-designed, fun-to-drive Fiat 500. Customers may give their Cinquecentos even more style by adding the new optional appearance packages: Sport Black Trim; Two-Tone; and Abarth Roof, Mirror Cap and Body Stripe. Additional options include an automatic transmission, sunroof and Cabrio. Alfa Romeo Brand Alfa Romeo brand sales of 919 units were up significantly compared with the same month a year ago. FCA US LLC Sales Summary May 2017 Month Sales Vol % CYTD Sales Vol % Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Compass 5,363 9,492 -43% 17,435 41,608 -58% Patriot 4,978 10,494 -53% 26,097 50,109 -48% Wrangler 19,931 19,558 2% 80,083 80,320 0% Cherokee 14,635 19,206 -24% 69,473 84,610 -18% Grand Cherokee 20,726 18,205 14% 96,203 83,631 15% Renegade 9,883 11,616 -15% 43,847 43,200 1% JEEP BRAND 75,516 88,571 -15% 333,138 383,478 -13% 200 2,300 6,020 -62% 11,777 28,138 -58% 300 3,907 4,838 -19% 22,918 27,296 -16% Town & Country 42 4,681 -99% 460 47,938 -99% Pacifica 11,720 2,760 325% 47,199 3,242 New CHRYSLER BRAND 17,969 18,299 -2% 82,354 106,614 -23% Dart 1,195 4,790 -75% 7,139 25,387 -72% Avenger 0 6 -100% 0 37 -100% Charger 7,518 8,384 -10% 36,774 41,957 -12% Challenger 6,989 6,833 2% 29,305 29,264 0% Viper 85 47 81% 319 245 30% Journey 8,003 6,487 23% 50,804 35,261 44% Caravan 13,786 8,733 58% 63,657 59,029 8% Durango 7,346 6,173 19% 30,432 31,677 -4% DODGE BRAND 44,922 41,453 8% 218,430 222,857 -2% Ram P/U 44,850 38,569 16% 207,370 192,131 8% Cargo Van 0 1 -100% 0 20 -100% ProMaster Van 4,233 2,831 50% 16,981 13,952 22% ProMaster City 1,961 1,782 10% 6,599 8,166 -19% RAM BRAND 51,044 43,183 18% 230,950 214,269 8% 500 1,240 1,573 -21% 6,461 6,672 -3% 500L 163 335 -51% 562 2,063 -73% 500X 703 1,262 -44% 3,427 5,648 -39% Spider 564 0 New 1,990 0 New FIAT BRAND 2,670 3,170 -16% 12,440 14,383 -14% Giulia 883 0 New 2,482 0 New Alfa 4C 36 44 -18% 220 261 -16% ALFA ROMEO 919 44 1989% 2,702 261 935% FCA US LLC 193,040 194,720 -1% 880,014 941,862 -7%

Strong Lineup of New Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Crossovers Drive GM’s U.S. Retail Sales Higher Commercial sales up 14 percent; Government sales up 21 percent U.S. daily rental sales down 36 percent per plan Crossover retail sales up 19 percent DETROIT — General Motors (NYSE: GM) today reported May U.S. retail sales of 191,388 vehicles, up slightly from last year. GM’s May retail performance was driven by exceptionally strong crossover sales at Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac. GM’s U.S. Commercial sales in May were up 14 percent, while Government sales jumped 21 percent. Daily rental sales were down 36 percent, as planned. GM is on track to deliver its third consecutive year-over-year decline in daily rental volume. GM’s May total sales were 237,364 vehicles, down about 1 percent from last year. On a brand level, Buick’s U.S. retail sales in May were up 12 percent, while retail sales at Cadillac and Chevrolet were up 10 percent and less than 1 percent, respectively. In May, GM crossovers were up 19 percent on a U.S. retail sales basis compared to last year. This strong performance was carried across all GM’s U.S. brands: Chevrolet Equinox — up 17 percent Chevrolet Trax — up 18 percent Chevrolet Traverse – up 2 percent Buick Encore — up 12 percent Buick Envision — 3,256 deliveries in May, up significantly from last year’s launch GMC Acadia — up 33 percent Cadillac XT5 — up 110 percent “As we see the industry shift to more crossovers, we are extremely well positioned to take full advantage of this dynamic,” said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president of Sales Operations. “We expect these launches will enable us to continue gaining retail share as we introduce more all-new compact and midsize crossovers than anyone else, including the all-new GMC Terrain, Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave and the Regal TourX.” Chevrolet dealers have begun selling the all-new Equinox with a highly efficient 1.5L engine. Additional powertrain offerings on the all-new Equinox will be available starting this summer. The all-new 2018 Traverse midsize crossover will arrive in Chevrolet dealer showrooms this summer as well. GMC dealers will begin delivering the all-new Terrain compact crossover in late summer and Buick dealers will roll out the new Enclave midsize crossover in the fall. Other May Sales Highlights (vs. 2016) According to J.D Power PIN estimates, GM’s incentive spending as a percentage of average transaction prices (ATP) was 11.6 percent in May. That is equal to the industry average and lower than our 2016 calendar year average, and lower than any domestic and many Asian competitors. GM’s incentive spending as a percent of ATP was down 0.8 points from April. ATPs were $35,283, up more than $640 per vehicle from April. Year-to-Date Highlights thru May (vs. 2016) GM’s U.S. retail market share is up 0.2 percentage points, driven by Buick and Cadillac. Buick’s U.S. retail sales are up 8 percent. Cadillac U.S. retail sales are up 1 percent. “U.S. economic fundamentals remain strong with a retail SAAR of 14.2 million, equal to last year’s record pace. The U.S. economy is operating at near full employment levels, wages are rising, interest rates and fuel prices remain low and consumer confidence remains high. The decline in total sales is primarily due to the industry’s pull back from daily rental sales. Although total sales are running below our expectations, we anticipate retail vehicle sales will remain strong,” said Mustafa Mohatarem, GM chief economist. May Brand Retail Highlights (vs. 2016) Chevrolet Malibu and Camaro were up 40 percent and 6 percent, respectively. Malibu had its best month since October 1980. Equinox, Traverse and Trax were up 17 percent, 2 percent and 18 percent, respectively. Chevrolet had its best year to date performance for crossovers ever. Chevrolet dealers sold 1,438 Bolt EVs to retail customers, the best month ever for the game-changing EV. Buick Encore was up 12 percent and had its best May ever. Envision celebrates one year in the marketplace and was Buick’s second best-selling nameplate. Lacrosse was up 1 percent. GMC GMC reached a record for May ATPs at $44,675, up $1,667 over last May. Acadia was up 33 percent. Cadillac CT6 was up 44 percent. Escalade was up 21 percent. XT5 was up 110 percent. XT5 ATP is up over $3,000 from its predecessor. Guidance on U.S. Vehicle Inventory Levels We remain on track to achieve our year-end guidance. We anticipate we will end 2017 with approximately the same day supply of vehicles as we did at the end of 2016 with fewer cars and more trucks and crossovers in the mix this year. Launch-related downtime in the second half will cut nearly 100,000 units from inventory. We will continue to monitor the marketplace and will make additional production adjustments if needed.

Maserati North America, Inc. - Up 33.9% (1,265 Vehicles Sold This Month, 5,818 Vehicles Sold This Year) Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 14% (8,106 Vehicles Sold This Month, 47,798 Vehicles Sold This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 12.08% (56,135 Vehicles Sold This Month, 252,753 Vehicles Sold This Year) Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Up 12% (6,202 Vehicles Sold This Month, 26,802 Vehicles Sold This Year) Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 5% (4,805 Vehicles Sold This Month, 23,052 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 4.5% (9,429 Vehicles Sold This Month, 46,951 Vehicles Sold This Year) Volkswagen of America - Up 4.29% (30,014 Vehicles Sold This Month, 133,861 Vehicles Sold This Year) Nissan North America - Up 3% (13,939 Vehicles Sold This Month, 59,833 Vehicles Sold This Year) Audi of America - Up 2.5% (19,197 Vehicles Sold This Month, 83,555 Vehicles Sold This Year) Ford Motor Company - Up 2.2% (241,126 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,073,123 Vehicles Sold This Year) American Honda Motor Co. - Up 0.9% (148,414 Vehicles Sold This Month, 652,093 Vehicles Sold This Year) Toyota Motor Sales - Down 0.5% (218,248 Vehicles Sold This Month, 952,785 Vehicles Sold This Year) FCA US LLC - Down 1% (193,040 Vehicles Sold This Month, 880,014 Vehicles Sold This Year) General Motors Co. - Down 1.3% (237,364 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,171,291 Vehicles Sold This Year) Kia Motors America - Down 7% (58,507 Vehicles Sold This Month, 239,593 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mazda North American Operations - Down 7.9% (26,047 Vehicles Sold This Month, 119,282 Vehicles Sold This Year) BMW Group U.S. - Down 11.1% (29,878 Vehicles Sold This Month, 130,916 Vehicles Sold This Year) Hyundai Motor America - Down 15% (60,011 Vehicles Sold This Month, 291,853 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Brands: Acura - Up 2.8% (13,939 Vehicles Sold This Month, 59,833 Vehicles Sold This Year) Alfa Romeo - Up 1,989% (919 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,702 Vehicles Sold This Year) Audi - Up 2.5% (19,197 Vehicles Sold This Month, 83,555 Vehicles Sold This Year) BMW - Down 11% (25,818 Vehicles Sold This Month, 120,124 Vehicles Sold This Year) Buick - Up 28.5% (20,077 Vehicles Sold This Month, 91,017 Vehicles Sold This Year) Cadillac - Up 9.2% (13,211 Vehicles Sold This Month, 59,493 Vehicles Sold This Year) Chevrolet - Down 3.8% (162,950 Vehicles Sold This Month, 799,040 Vehicles Sold This Year) Chrysler - Down 2% (17,969 Vehicles Sold This Month, 82,354 Vehicles Sold This Year) Dodge - Up 8% (42,922 Vehicles Sold This Month, 218,430 Vehicles Sold This Year) Fiat - Down 16% (2,670 Vehicles Sold This Month, 12,440 Vehicles Sold This Year) Ford - Up 2.1% (230,838 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,026,061 Vehicles Sold This Year) Genesis - N/A (1,752 Vehicles Sold This Month, 8,306 Vehicles Sold This Year) GMC - Down 5.2% (41,126 Vehicles Sold This Month, 221,741 Vehicles Sold This Year) Honda - Up 0.7% (134,475 Vehicles Sold This Month, 592,260 Vehicles Sold This Year) Hyundai - Down 18% (58,259 Vehicles Sold This Month, 283,547 Vehicles Sold This Year) Infiniti - Up 15.6% (12,514 Vehicles Sold This Month, 66,872 Vehicles Sold This Year) Jaguar - Up 43.9% (3,113 Vehicles Sold This Month, 17,719 Vehicles Sold This Year) Jeep - Down 15% (75,516 Vehicles Sold This Month, 333,138 Vehicles Sold This Year) Kia - Down 7% (58,507 Vehicles Sold This Month, 239,593 Vehicles Sold This Year) Land Rover - Up 0.9% (4,993 Vehicles Sold This Month, 30,079 Vehicles Sold This Year) Lexus - Down 4.8% (25,401 Vehicles Sold This Month, 109,362 Vehicles Sold This Year) Lincoln - Up 4.9% (10,288 Vehicles Sold This Month, 47,062 Vehicles Sold This Year) Maserati - Up 33.9% (1,265 Vehicles Sold This Month, 5,818 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mazda - Down 7.9% (26,047 Vehicles Sold This Month, 119,282 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mercedes-Benz - Mercedes-Benz Vans - MINI - Down 11.6% (4,060 Vehicles Sold This Month, 17,792 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mitsubishi - Up 4.5% (9,429 Vehicles Sold This Month, 46,951 Vehicles Sold This Year) Nissan - Up 1.9% (124,957 Vehicles Sold This Month, 609,488 Vehicles Sold This Year) Porsche - Up 5% (4,805 Vehicles Sold This Month, 23,052 Vehicles Sold This Year) Ram Trucks - Up 18% (51,044 Vehicles Sold This Month, 230,950 Vehicles Sold This Year) Smart - Subaru - Up 12.08% (56,135 Vehicles Sold This Month, 252,753 Vehicles Sold This Year) Toyota - Up 0.1% (192,847 Vehicles Sold This Month, 843,423 Vehicles Sold This Year) Volkswagen - Up 4.29% (30,014 Vehicles Sold This Month, 133,861 Vehicles Sold This Year) Volvo - Up 12% (6,202 Vehicles Sold This Month, 26,802 Vehicles Sold This Year) View full article

Audi of America reports May sales increase driven by consumer demand for SUVs, A4 and A5 Q7 SUV sales rose 14 percent for second-best month SUV sales increased 6 percent for the month, 16 percent YTD Demand for A4 sedan increased 9 percent; A5 sales up 150 percent HERNDON, Virginia, June 1, 2017 – Audi of America reported a May sales increase of 2.5 percent to 19,197 vehicles, as the SUVs and the A4, A5 models led the gains. May 2017 marked the 77th consecutive month of record sales for Audi of America, as well as the fifth-best sales month in the brand’s U.S. history. The previous May record was set last year with 18,728 vehicles sold. Through the first five months of 2017, Audi sales have risen 6.5 percent to 83,555 vehicles. Consumer demand for Audi SUVs boosted May sales, with total deliveries in the segment increasing 6 percent over last May and 16 percent year-to-date. The Q7 led the gains with 3,048 vehicles sold, an increase of 14 percent and the second-best month on record for the model. Sales of the Q5 rose 4 percent over last year to 4,909 vehicles, and the Q3 posted 1,733 sales for the month, an increase of 1 percent. The A4 sedan posted sales of 3,011 vehicles, a 9 percent increase for the month and an 18 percent gain year-to-date. A4 allroad sales jumped 200 percent to 318 vehicles. The A5 models recorded 2,047 deliveries in May, an increase of 150 percent from last year and 24 percent year-to-date. “As the summer selling season begins, we are confident that the Audi product portfolio will support our sales momentum,” said Mark Del Rosso, chief operating officer, Audi of America. “That, coupled with the high caliber of our dealer network, continues to attract new fans to the brand and gives us optimism about our performance in a tightening market.” AUDI US SNAPSHOT --MTD-- --YTD-- Model Line May '17 Actual May '16 Actual Yr/Yr % change May '17 YTD Actual May '16 YTD Actual Yr/Yr % change A3 1,822 2,679 -32.0% 8,513 11,824 -28.0% A3 e-tron 294 361 -18.6% 1,796 1,589 13.0% A4 3,011 2,756 9.3% 14,247 12,117 17.6% A5 2,047 818 150.2% 4,365 3,532 23.6% A6 1,358 1,661 -18.2% 6,544 6,638 -1.4% A7 181 560 -67.7% 2,066 2,569 -19.6% A8 216 323 -33.1% 1,300 1,638 -20.6% allroad 318 106 200.0% 1,132 703 61.0% Q3 1,733 1,719 0.8% 7,345 6,749 8.8% Q5 4,909 4,736 3.7% 21,249 17,567 21.0% Q7 3,048 2,663 14.5% 13,618 12,128 12.3% R8 105 67 56.7% 406 190 113.7% TT 155 279 -44.4% 974 1,245 -21.8% Total Audi Sales 19,197 18,728 2.5% 83,555 78,489 6.5% Total CPO Sales 3,922 3,836 2.2% 18,946 19,222 -1.4% NOTES: - A3 includes A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, but does not include A3 Sportback e-tron. - A4 includes A4 Sedan and S4 Sedan, but does not include A4 allroad. - A5 includes A5 Coupe, S5 Coupe, RS 5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet and RS 5 Cabriolet. - A6 includes A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan. - A7 includes A7 Sedan, S7 Sedan and RS 7 Sedan. - A8 includes A8 Sedan, A8 L Sedan and S8 Sedan. - Q5 includes Q5 and SQ5. - R8 includes R8 Coupe and R8 Spyder. - TT includes TT Coupe, TTS Coupe and TT Roadster.

It will not be too long before the Civic Type R begins hitting Honda dealers in the U.S. and we now have some idea on pricing. A member on the CivicX.com forums came across a lot full of new Civic Type Rs nearby a port. The member was able to get some pictures of the vehicles sitting there along with one showing the window sticker. According to the sticker, the Civic Type R Touring will carry a base price of $33,900 - add $875.00 for destination and you'll end up with a final price of $34,775. We don't know if Honda will be doing a lower-trim version of the Type R - Touring at Honda is their designation for the top trim level. If they do, we expect it to be around $30,000 to $32,000. Source: CivicX.com Pic Credit: Newspress USA View full article

Last week, Chinese automaker and owner of Volvo, Geely announced that it would be acquiring just under 50 percent of shares into Malaysian automaker Proton and a majority stake in Lotus. For those who don't know, Proton is the current owner of Lotus since 1996. Final terms of this are still being worked on and are expected to be announced towards the end of July, but that isn't stopping many from wondering what Lotus could bring to the table. Lotus has a well-known reputation for building sharp handling vehicles along with providing engineering expertise to various automakers on fine-tuning suspensions. Examples include the Lotus Carlton (during GM's ownership), Isuzu Impulse, and Aston Martin DB9. Could they help out Volvo with their suspensions? "Why not," said Roger Wallgren, principal engineer of vehicle dynamics for the new XC60 to Australian outlet Drive. "I don't see any problem using their knowledge. I think it is pretty applicable all over the board. You need to have a dialogue - you can exchange knowledge back and forth." Wallgren was quick to clarify that no specific plans have been laid out between Volvo and Lotus at the moment. But the idea is out there and pairing Lotus up with Volvo's performance arm, Polestar could mean some interesting products could roll out. Source: Drive View full article

2018 will mark the final year of the Focus RS and Ford is planning a proper send-off to their hyper hatchback with the RS Limited Edition. The most significant change for the RS Limited Edtion is a Quaife mechanical-slip differential for the front axle. This will help the car corner better and accelerate with little traction loss. Other changes include the choice of Race Red for the exterior paint, various trim pieces finished in black, and 19-inch painted forged alloy wheels. The RS2 package which features Recaro bucket seats, eight-way power driver's seat, heated seats, and navigation will come standard. “Our new limited-edition Focus RS represents accessible performance at its finest. Improving on the thrilling driving dynamics of the Focus RS is no small task – but our Ford Performance engineers have delivered a drivetrain capable of wringing every drop of performance from the engine,” said Jamal Hameedi, Ford Performance chief engineer in a statement. Ford will only be building 1,500 Focus RS Limited Edition models - 1,000 for the U.S. and 500 for Canada. Deliveries are expected to begin this fall, so it might be a good idea to place an order now if you are interested. Source: Ford Press Release is on Page 2 FOCUS RS PERFORMANCE CAR FANS INSPIRE NEW LIMITED-EDITION THAT'S EVEN MORE FUN TO DRIVE Ford followed Focus RS enthusiast conversations on blogs, forums and Facebook groups, which helped inspire the new 2018 limited-edition Focus RS Limited-edition Focus RS to deliver enhanced driving experience with new standard mechanical limited-slip differential to improve performance, unique interior and exterior styling, and new color combinations 1,500 Focus RS vehicles for United States and Canada offer customers last chance to get their hands on this generation of Ford’s critically acclaimed performance hatchback DEARBORN, Mich., May 31, 2017 – Ford Performance fans talking to each other and posting comments online about the Ford Focus RS hot hatch performance car have led to a special 1,500 unit limited-edition celebrating the end of run of this generation hot hatch. Passion from the enthusiast community led Ford to introduce an exclusive new version of its critically acclaimed Focus RS for North America. Ford was listening.The new 2018 Focus RS limited-edition hot hatch adds a few commonly requested features that unique interior and exterior styling, and a new mechanical limited-slip differential. Available in new Race Red or signature Nitrous Blue body color – both featuring striking new gloss black roof and mirror caps. The rear roof spoiler also features gloss black finish, with blue RS logos on the side wings. Now standard are 19-inch premium painted forged alloy wheels with blue RS center caps. From the cockpit, the door handles, handbrake lever and turbo boost gauge surround are wrapped in carbon fiber skin, while equipment from the RS2 Package is standard, offering black leather-trimmed RECARO® seats with Miko-Dinamica eco-friendly suede microfiber inserts and RS logo, heated front seats with eight-way power driver’s seat, heated steering wheel, heated exterior mirrors and voice-activated navigation system. To really excite driving enthusiasts, the global Ford Performance team developed a standard mechanical Quaife® limited-slip differential for the front axle that further improves Focus RS performance. This limited-edition Focus RS will more easily carry speed through a corner on the track, and allow for maximum acceleration on the way out. “To satisfy strong demand for the ever-popular Focus RS, I’m very excited that we’re bringing this limited-edition vehicle to North America,” said Henry Ford, Ford Performance marketing manager. “We have spent a great deal of time listening to our customers, speaking to owners’ club members, reading comments and suggestions on enthusiast websites, and even studying various forum Photoshop renderings.” A tight grip on performance By controlling the torque delivered to each front wheel, the Quaife limited-slip differential enables 2018 Focus RS drivers to fully tap the 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine’s 350 horsepower. The limited-slip differential limits engine torque delivered to a particular front wheel that has reduced traction on the road surface, redistributing torque to the wheel with more traction to reduce differences in wheel spin that can hamper acceleration and stability. “Our new limited-edition Focus RS represents accessible performance at its finest,” said Jamal Hameedi, Ford Performance chief engineer. “Improving on the thrilling driving dynamics of the Focus RS is no small task – but our Ford Performance engineers have delivered a drivetrain capable of wringing every drop of performance from the engine.” The new system seamlessly integrates with standard Focus RS driving technologies, including: Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive, which varies front-to-rear torque distribution to suit a given driving situation – monitoring inputs from vehicle sensors 100 times per second and sending an average of 70 percent of drive torque to the rear axle Dynamic Torque Vectoring, which uses electronically controlled clutch packs on the rear axle to send 100 percent of an average 70 percent available torque to either rear wheel, and can switch drive from one side to the other in as little as 0.06 second – or about the time it takes a humming bird to flap its wings 4 times. Torque Vectoring Control, which automatically applies small amounts of brake force to limit wheel spin at the front axle, further enhancing the tractive force available Focus RS Drive Modes, which include Ford-first drift mode for controlled oversteer drifts under circuit conditions, and launch control for ultimate performance off the start line and 4.7-second 0‑62 mph acceleration Coming to a track near you Only one thousand limited-edition 2018 Focus RS performance cars will be available in the United States and 500 in Canada, with deliveries beginning in late 2017, marking the last opportunity to order the current generation Focus RS in North America. The limited-edition Focus RS joins Ford’s iconic Ford Performance vehicle range in North America, alongside the recently launched Ford GT supercar, F-150 Raptor, and much-loved Shelby GT350 Mustang, Focus ST and Fiesta ST. Note: Vehicle horsepower ratings achieved with 93-octane fuel. View full article

Kia’s second attempt at a full-size sedan, the Cadenza wasn’t a big success for the company. Over the course of four years, less than 30,000 Cadenzas were sold. This might make you think Kia would get out of this segment. Not so. Last year, Kia introduced an all-new Cadenza with various improvements to try and improve the fortunes of it. Let us see if they make a difference. The previous-generation Cadenza didn’t really stand out in terms of design. The only distinctive item you could point out was the tiger nose grille. Otherwise, it was 195.7-inches of car. This has been addressed with the redesign of the Cadenza and it looks quite sharp. Up front, Kia has widened and added a concave shape to the tiger nose grille The front LED headlights feature a unique Z-strand to provide some eye candy. Move towards the side and it looks like an Audi A7 in profile with the hatchback-esq sloping roofline. Kia has made some noticeable improvements to the Cadenza to look and feel more premium. There is abundance of soft-touch materials used on the dashboard and door panels, along with surprising touches such as the dark wood trim and quilted leather on the seat bolsters. The center stack has been slightly tweaked with a revised layout that makes it easier to find the various functions. In terms of tech, the Cadenza Limited features an 8-inch touchscreen with Kia’s UVO infotainment system. We like UVO as its interface is simple to understand and is quite fast in terms of performance. The addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto add another plus point for this system. The Limited also comes with a heads-up display which can display speed, navigation, and other details. In our test car, the display was quite blurry and you had to really focus on it to make out what it was showing. Hopefully, this issue was only limited to this particular vehicle. Those sitting the back will appreciate the large amount of legroom available. Headroom is quite tight for taller passengers due to the roofline and optional panoramic sunroof. Power comes from a 3.3L V6 offering up 290 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque. This is hooked up to an eight-speed automatic. Compared to the last Cadenza we drove back in 2013, the new model feels slightly quicker. Part of that can be attributed to the new automatic that helps keep the engine in the sweet spot of power. However, the Cadenza does lose out to competitors in terms of acceleration. Those who timed the Cadenza to 60 mph said it takes between 6.5 to 6.8 seconds, which puts it on the slow end of the full-size sedan class. Fuel economy also falls behind competitors with EPA figures of 20 City/28 Highway/23 Combined. I saw an average of 22.1 mpg for the week with mostly city driving. Kia has done a great job of giving the Cadenza one of the smoothest rides in the class. Even roads ladened with potholes are mostly ironed out. Road and wind noises are kept to very acceptable levels. This does mean the Cadenza shows a fair amount of body roll when cornering. Passengers will be bracing themselves if you decide to take a corner a bit too fast. For most buyers, this isn’t a huge deal. Our test Cadenza Limited rung in at $45,290 with destination, which is a lot of cash to drop on a big sedan. It is a nice sedan and can justify the large price tag, but will people be willing to spend that much for a Kia? Personally, I would get the Technology as that gets you everything you need and comes in under $39,000. It seems odd that Kia is competing in a class where their previous attempts didn’t really make a dent. But the second-generation Cadenza shows Kia isn’t willing to give up in a certain class. While the full-size sedan class is venturing into the sunset, it is nice to see automakers give it their all to produce models that stand out. The Cadenza is a prime example of this. Disclaimer: Kia Provided the Cadenza, Insurance, and One Tank of Gas Year: 2017 Make: Kia Model: Cadenza Trim: Limited Engine: 3.3L DOHC 24-Valve GDI V6 Driveline: Eight-Speed Automatic, Front-Wheel Drive Horsepower @ RPM: 290 @ 6,400 Torque @ RPM: 253 @ 5,200 Fuel Economy: City/Highway/Combined - 20/28/23 Curb Weight: 3,770 lbs Location of Manufacture: Hwaseong, South Korea Base Price: $44,390.00 As Tested Price: $45,290.00 (Includes $900.00 Destination Charge) Options: N/A View full article