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Last year at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, FCA introduced the Challenger GT concept that featured AWD. The premise was you could have a four-seasons muscle car. It seems this idea got enough traction that FCA is going forward with it. Automotive News reports that Dodge will introduce Challenger GT AWD this fall. Unlike the concept that featured a 5.7L HEMI V8, the production model will only be available with the base V6. In 2017, a widebody Challenger with the supercharged Hellcat V8 will be introduced. It will be called the Challenger ADR. Other interesting tidbits from Automotive News concerning Dodge, The Charger and Challenger will finally be redesigned in 2018. The models will swap the LX platform for the new Giorgio platform. This will cut a fair amount of weight out of both models - 400 lbs for Charger, 500 lbs for Challenger Durango will get a SRT version with a 6.4L HEMI V8 for 2017 A convertible known as the Barracuda will debut in 2021. It will use the Giorgio platform that will underpin the new Charger and Challenger Source: Automotive News (Subscription Required) View full article

The automotive industry in the U.S. has been enjoying one of the best years in terms of sales. But one segment is seeing a drop in their sales. That segment is the midsize sedan. Automotive News reports that the demand for midsize sedans is at a five-year low. The numbers tell this sad story. In the first quarter of 2016, sales of midsize sedans dropped 3.4 percent. The second quarter saw sales dropped 13 percent, while the third quarter saw a whopping 21 percent drop. For the month August, all 16 midsize sedans saw an average drop of 27 percent. The Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, and Nissan Altima reported drops of over 30 percent. Automakers have been throwing money on the hoods of their midsize sedans to try and ignite sales. But this tactic isn't working. Why are midsize sedan sales down? It comes down to consumers wanting crossovers and SUVs. "It doesn't matter how deep you discount the leisure suit and bell-bottoms -- nobody's going to buy them if they're not fashionable. I don't think they're ever going to go away, but there's a lot more people who don't consider them anymore," said Eric Lyman, vice president of industry insights at TrueCar. The outlook for midsize sedan sales doesn't look good as we enter fall and winter. "That larger sedan buyer just sees more value in the SUVs or CUVs," said Mike DeSilva, co-owner of Liberty Hyundai in Mahwah, N.J. "That's just where the activity is. And heading into the end of summer and going into winter, we're really going to get into SUV season." Source: Automotive News (Subscription Required) View full article

If you think the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' sales probe couldn't take an unexpected turn, then you would be wrong. The Wall Street Journal reports that federal investigators are asking questions about a phrase that was used by various executives to dealers and regional sales managers. According to sources, executives at FCA would use the phrase “unnatural acts department” during conference calls and one-on-one conversations. This phrase was to convey to dealers and regional sales managers to get more sales before the end of the month. Such solutions included selling vehicles at a loss or asking dealers to buy a number of vehicles that would be used for test-drives with customers. Investigators are trying to figure out if the phrase was used a way to rally the troops to meet sales targets or a key piece of evidence of whether or not FCA executives deceived the public by using this phrase to tell dealers to falsify sales numbers. As we reported back in July, FCA is currently under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission over their sales reporting practices. The investigation stems from dealers in Florida and Illinois suing the company for falsifying sales numbers. In the same month, FCA admitted the sales streak that supposedly lasted for 75 months only lasted for 40 months. The company also changed how it reported sales numbers. Source: The Wall Street Journal View full article

Previous Page Next Page It was only a week ago that Kia teased the next-generation Rio with some sketches. Now, the Korean automaker has revealed the Rio before its official debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month. To our eyes, Kia's design team took the current model and did some tinkering with it. The front features the latest iteration of Kia's tiger nose grille along with a longer overhang. Along the side are a more upright c-pillar and short rear overhang. Compared to the current model, the new Rio is a half-inch longer, 0.19 inches wider, and rides on a wheelbase that is 0.4 inches longer. The interior sees a noticeable improvement in terms of ergonomics and possibly materials. There is a new infotainment system with a screen that Kia describes as "floating." The center stack is slightly angled towards the driver. Details on engines will likely be announced at the Paris reveal. Kia says the Rio will go on sale in Europe towards the end of the year. North America will likely get the Rio sometime next year. Source: Kia Press Release is on Page 2 Kia Reveals All-New Rio Ahead of Paris Motor Show Premiere September 1, 2016 – The all-new, fourth-generation Kia Rio will make its world premiere on 29 September in Paris, at the 2016 Mondial de l’Automobile. With a progressive new exterior and interior design, the Rio is revealed for the first time globally today through an exclusive set of images. Design of the new Rio was led by Kia’s design centers in Germany and California, in close collaboration with the company’s global design headquarters in Namyang, Korea. The appearance of the new Rio is defined by straight lines and smooth surfacing, giving the car a distinctive, confident new look. Progressive exterior design At the front, the Rio wears the latest evolution of Kia’s ‘tiger-nose’ grille, now thinner in height and wider across the front of the car. Integrated bi-function projection headlamps – again, thinner and more sculpted than those of its predecessor – project a new U-shaped LED light signature. Changes to the front of the car, including moving the fog lamps’ position outwards within the front bumper, are designed to add greater visual width for a more stable overall look. The new Rio grows by 5 mm in width (to 1,725 mm), further adding to this effect. In profile, the fourth-generation Rio’s lengthened, more balanced stance is achieved with a long bonnet and longer front overhang, a 10 mm longer wheelbase (up to 2,580 mm), a thinner, more upright C-pillar, and a shorter rear overhang. Overall, the new car is 15 mm longer than its predecessor (now 4,065 mm long), and 5 mm shorter in height (to 1,450 mm). Straight, clearly-defined lines run down the full length of the car’s shoulder and along its doors, further stretching the appearance of the car for a more stable, confident look. The rear section of the Rio is now more upright, with a near-vertical rear windscreen and a shorter overhang. The straight line that runs from the grille, through the headlamps and along the top of the doors, continues around the back of the car, paired with thinner, more sculpted rear lamps, which now feature a new arrow-shaped LED light signature. Like the wider-looking ‘face’ of the car, the rear design of the new Rio gives it a stronger overall appearance. Modern, driver-oriented cabin The new Kia Rio will offer motorists a modern new cabin design, featuring sculptural forms and a more ergonomic layout than its predecessor. Like the exterior, straight lines running the width of the dashboard characterize the shape of the interior, giving the cabin a wider appearance and increasing the sense of space for occupants. The dashboard itself is now angled towards the driver, and at its center is a new infotainment system, a ‘floating’ HMI (human-machine interface), with a high-resolution touchscreen to power the Rio’s audio, navigation and new connectivity systems. The new HMI has allowed Kia to reduce the number of buttons on the center console. The new Rio is available with a choice of black or grey cloth seat upholstery, or with black or grey artificial leather. A ‘Red Pack’ for the Rio gives buyers black with red artificial leather-trimmed seats throughout the cabin. The cabin itself features gloss black and metallic trim throughout, for a more modern finish. Production starts at the end of 2016 The all-new Rio will offer buyers class-leading practicality and safety technology, the latest connectivity features, and more assured and engaging ride and handling characteristics. The Kia Rio is the Korean manufacturer’s global best-selling model, with more than 473,000 sold around the world in 2015. The next generation will enter production towards the end of 2016 for Europe, with production timings for other regions to be announced closer to launch. Kia’s 2016 Mondial de l’Automobile press conference will start at 14:45 CET on 29 September. Kia’s stand will be located in Hall 3 of the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Previous Page Next Page View full article

Mitsubishi Motors Reports August Sales CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported August 2016 sales of 7,336 down 11.5 percent from August of 2015. August YTD 2016 2015 2016 2015 i‐MiEV 25 6 65 90 Mirage 1541 1569 15994 16623 Lancer 1089 1240 10616 13154 Outlander Sport 2572 3286 22948 24421 Outlander 2109 2188 17537 11413 Total 7336 8289 67160 65701

Volvo Posts Fourteen Months of Consecutive Double Digit Sales Growth ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Sept. 1, 2016) - Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 7,682 vehicles, a 30.9 percent increase versus August 2015 and marking the fourteenth consecutive month the company posted double digit sales growth. Year-to-date sales are up 29.5 percent year-over-year. Sales for the month of August were led by the award-winning XC90 luxury SUV with 2,859 vehicles sold. The XC60 followed in the second spot with 1,847 vehicles sold. “In addition to strong XC90 sales, we are now seeing the first S90 sedans starting to arrive to our dealerships,” said Lex Kerssemakers, President and CEO, Volvo Car USA. “Today also marks the start of our national advertising campaign for S90, ‘Song of the Open Road’ which will continue the momentum on our transformation journey.” Models August 2016 August 2015 % Year To Date 2016 Year To Date 2015 % S60 1,109 1,473 -24.7 % 8,755 11,283 -22.4 % S60 CC 40 50 -20.0 % 400 50 700.0 % S80 99 60 65.0 % 500 1,018 -50.9 % S90 194 0 100.0 % 451 0 100.0 % V60 342 289 18.3 % 2,459 3,157 -22.1 % V60 CC 414 273 51.6 % 1,878 1,766 6.3 % XC60 1,847 2,361 -21.8 % 12,770 16,417 -22.2 % XC70 778 445 74.8 % 3,919 3,497 12.1 % XC90 0 0 - - 112 - All-New XC90 2,859 918 211.4 % 21,760 3,547 513.5 % C70 0 0 - - 7 - Total 7,682 5,869 30.9 % 52,892 40,854 29.5 % * I, II, III etc shows which generation the car model belongs to.

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. SMASHES SALES RECORD: AUGUST 2016 BEST SALES MONTH EVER August 2016 marks best-ever sales month in company history Record August - monthly sales increase 14.7 percent over August 2015 57 consecutive months of month-over-month growth Best August ever for Outback, Legacy and Forester Best month ever for Outback and Forester 30 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 37 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 60,418 vehicle sales for August 2016, a 14.7 percent increase over August 2015 sales of 52,697. August marks the best-ever sales month in company history, breaking the previous record set in December 2015 (56,274). The company also reported year-to-date sales of 391,969 vehicles, a 4.4 percent gain over the same period in 2015. August marked the 30th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Outback, Legacy and Forester sales were notably strong as each carline achieved its best August ever. Outback posted a 56.2 percent increase, Legacy posted a 35.5 percent increase, while Forester posted a 11.9 percent sales increase in August. Outback and Forester also enjoyed new all-time monthly sales records. “August 2016 will always be remembered as a ‘Month for the Ages’ because it is the first time our franchise exceeded sales of 60,000 vehicles in a month,” said Thomas J. Doll, President and COO of Subaru of America, Inc. “These epic results show what our franchise is capable of achieving and is the outcome of the dedicated efforts of our retailers who made these record-setting sales possible.” “The Subaru of America team is thrilled to set an all-time sales record in the month of August. It is an exciting accomplishment and we’re looking forward to continued success over the remaining months of this year,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales. “Our retailers continue to sell at high levels of efficiency and we are grateful for their outstanding efforts,” Walters continued. Carline Aug-16 Aug-15 % Chg Aug-16 Aug-15 % Chg MTD MTD MTD YTD YTD YTD Forester 19,658 17,565 11.9% 114,769 114,204 0.5% Impreza 5,319 7,074 -24.8% 40,284 44,907 -10.3% WRX/STI 3,194 3,367 -5.1% 22,488 22,118 1.7% Legacy 5,800 4,281 35.5% 41,369 37,954 9.0% Outback 17,358 11,113 56.2% 109,448 93,293 17.3% BRZ 302 498 -39.4% 3,062 3,832 -20.1% Crosstrek 8,787 8,799 -0.1% 60,549 59,324 2.1% TOTAL 60,418 52,697 14.7% 391,969 375,632 4.4%

Kia Motors America Announces August Sales Year-To-Date Sales Up 3.8% for the Highest Scoring Nameplate in the Industry for Initial Quality by J.D. Power IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced August sales of 54,248 units, led by Soul and Optima. Sedona minivan sales more than doubled over the same period last year, and the Forte family of compact cars posted their best-ever August sales. "Despite signs that industry-wide sales may have peaked in 2015, Kia is up nearly four percent through August on the strength of double digit year-over-year increases for Rio, Forte, Sportage and Sedona," said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. MONTH OF AUGUST YEAR-TO-DATE Model 2016 2015 2016 2015 Rio 3,325 1,734 22,024 18,796 Forte 8,307 6,862 71,352 57,912 Optima 9,470 13,980 80,317 106,584 Cadenza 272 322 3,363 4,021 K900 53 386 553 1,576 Sportage 6,888 5,749 57,228 34,996 Sorento 8,533 10,211 77,465 76,381 Sedona 5,147 2,545 34,304 26,825 Soul 12,253 17,108 95,938 99,069 Total 54,248 58,897 442,544 426,160

Hyundai Motor America Reports August Sales FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Riding the wave of hot CUV sales, Hyundai Motor America delivered its best August ever with sales up fractionally over one year ago while the company's luxury division kicked off sales of its new Genesis G80 mid-luxury sedan. Hyundai Division posts sales of 70,518 units "Strong performances by our family of CUVs led us to our best August ever," said Derrick Hatami, vice president of national sales for Hyundai Motor America. "It's a similar story to the past couple of months we see continuing as the summer draws to a close." Santa Fe (up 69 percent), Santa Fe Sport (up 21 percent), and Tucson (up 15 percent) led the way. Genesis Division posts sales of 1,497 units For the first time, the company is reporting sales of the new Genesis luxury brand. As such, sales of the G80 mid-luxury sedan and, shortly, the all-new G90 luxury sedan, will be reported individually. "It's exciting to see our first G80s being delivered to customers and we're very happy with the reception it's receiving," said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. market. "And I expect we'll see the first G90s getting to our dealers later this month, another milestone moment for our nascent brand." SALES BY BRAND AUG/2016 AUG/2015 CY/2016 CY/2015 HYUNDAI 70,518 72,012 519,581 514,175 GENESIS 1,497 0 1,497 0 TOTAL 72,015 72,012 521,078 514,175 MODELS CARLINE AUG/2016 AUG/2015 CY/2016 CY/2015 ACCENT 8,329 4,733 54,705 44,985 SONATA 14,888 21,818 139,932 141,556 ELANTRA 20,733 22,405 137,668 173,238 SANTA FE 15,176 11,255 86,948 77,648 AZERA 398 291 3,356 4,358 TUCSON 7,608 6,609 58,000 33,151 VELOSTER 1,986 2,276 16,917 15,537 GENESIS 1,317 2,440 20,818 22,184 EQUUS 83 185 1,237 1,518 G80 1,497 0 1,497 0

BMW Group U.S. Reports August 2016 Sales BMW brand sales decrease 8.0 percent MINI brand sales decrease 2.7 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 1, 2016… Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 8.0 percent in August for a total of 25,531 compared to 27,755 vehicles sold in August, 2015. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is down 8.3 percent in the U.S. on sales of 204,744 vehicles compared to 223,348 sold in the first eight months of 2015. Notable vehicle sales in August include the BMW 7 Series which increased to 1,230 cars, the BMW X3 which increased to 4,668 vehicles, and the BMW X5 which increased to 4,121 vehicles. “The clear trend toward Sports Activity Vehicles took a good-sized leap forward in August, as our U.S. plant again increased production and availability of the always popular BMW X3 and X5 pushing total X model sales to 44% of BMW retail in the U.S. in August,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “With the production increase, I fully expect the key SAV numbers to remain strong in the U.S. through the end of the year.” BMW Group Sales In total, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported August sales of 30,500 vehicles, a decrease of 7.2 percent from the 32,864 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales are down 9.2 percent on sales of 239,631 vehicles in the first eight months of 2016 compared to 263,908 in the same period in 2015. MINI Brand Sales For August, MINI USA reported 4,969 automobiles sold, a decrease of 2.7 percent from the 5,109 sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI USA reported a total of 34,887 automobiles sold, a decrease of 14.0 percent from 40,560 automobiles sold in the first eight months of 2015.

Mercedes-Benz USA Records All-Time Best August With 28,404 Units Sold ATLANTA, Sept. 1,2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported record August sales of 28,404 vehicles, increasing 0.1% from the 28,373 vehicles sold during the same month last year. Mercedes-Benz Vans also reported best-ever August sales with 3,152 units, up 39.5% and smart reported 353 units, bringing MBUSA grand total to 31,909 vehicles for the month, up 2.1% from last year. On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz retails totaled 219,704. Adding year-to-date-sales of 22,186 for Vans and 3,439 for smart, MBUSA posted a grand total of 245,329 units in August, increasing 0.7% from the previous year. "We are on track for a strong finish to the third quarter, fueled by a best-ever result for August," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "Demand remains high for our SUVs and dream cars such as the new SL and S-Class Cabriolet, and we expect to build upon this momentum in the coming months." Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in August included the C-Class, E-Class (including the CLS) and GLC model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 6,125, followed by the E-Class at 5,069. The GLC, rounded out the top three with 4,715 units sold. Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 1,621 units in August, up 17.5% from last year (1,380), with a total of 14,131 units sold year-to-date (up 69.1 %). Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 11,773 vehicles in August, an increase of 20.1% from last year (9,804). On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 82,636 vehicles, an increase of 5.5%. MERCEDES-BENZ USA Sales -- August 2016 Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles Aug-16 Aug-15 Monthly % YTD 2016 YTD 2015 Yearly % B-CLASS 57 172 -66.9% 417 1,540 -72.9% CLA 1,811 2,622 -30.9% 17,706 21,164 -16.3% C-CLASS 6,125 7,154 -14.4% 49,734 56,875 -12.6% E-CLASS/CLS 5,069 4,284 18.3% 32,752 35,469 -7.7% S-CLASS 1,698 2,045 -17.0% 11,974 14,092 -15.0% SLC/SLK 346 394 -12.2% 2,321 2,798 -17.0% SL 443 342 29.5% 2,520 2,873 -12.3% AMG GT 112 87 - 847 783 - *SLS AMG 0 0 - 1 27 - GLA 1,058 2,169 -51.2% 15,375 16,522 -6.9% GLC/GLK 4,715 2,168 117.5% 31,517 18,321 72.0% GLE/M-CLASS 3,756 4,481 -16.2% 33,354 31,292 6.6% GLS/GL 2,912 2,188 33.1% 18,462 16,881 9.4% G-CLASS 302 267 13.1% 2,724 2,229 22.2% TOTAL 28,404 28,373 0.1% 219,704 220,866 -0.5% Vans1 3,152 2,260 39.5% 22,186 17,957 23.6% smart 353 617 -42.8% 3,439 4,682 -26.5% MBUSA Combined Total Aug-16 Aug-15 Monthly % YTD 2016 YTD 2015 Yearly % GRAND TOTAL 31,909 31,250 2.1% 245,329 243,505 0.7% 1Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Sprinter and Metris Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively. *out of production

Trucks and Compacts Star as American Honda Reports August Sales Sep 1, 2016 - TORRANCE, Calif. American Honda and Honda Division trucks have best August sales ever Honda CR-V sets 2nd consecutive all-time sales record Honda core models—Civic, Accord and CR-V—each top more than 30,000 sales Honda's smallest vehicles—Fit and HR-V—post largest gains for the brand Refreshed Acura MDX posts 8.1 percent gain to push Acura trucks up 2.5 percent in August American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported strong August sales of 149,571 Honda and Acura vehicles, a 3.8 percent decrease over August 2015 due in part to the lack of the Labor Day sales weekend. American Honda trucks set a new August record, rising 4.3 percent on sales of 76,140. Honda Division sales totaled 135,325 units, with Honda trucks also setting an August record, gaining 4.5 percent on sales of 66,802. Acura Division sales were down 7 percent on sales of 14,246 units, also feeling the effects of the lost weekend. However, Acura trucks were up 2.5 percent on sales of 9,338 as new models continued to fill the pipeline. Honda Honda Division's August sales almost matched the same period last year without one of the biggest holiday sales weekends of the year. Despite the handicap, CR-V continued its record-setting ways for the second straight month while all three of the brand's best-selling models (Accord, Civic and CR-V) topped 30,000 units apiece and Honda's compact HR-V and Fit posted major gains. Honda trucks posted a new August record supported by brisk sales of CR-V, HR-V and Ridgeline, while Civic and Fit drove car sales for the brand. Honda trucks set a new August record, rising 4.5 percent with sales of 66,802 units CR-V climbed 5 percent on sales of 36,517 for a 2nd consecutive all-time record HR-V sales jumped 66 percent on sales of 7,580 vehicles Civic and Fit were up 2.4 percent (32,807 sales) and 85.1 percent (5,370 sales) "Our continued success with strong sales of both passenger cars and light trucks demonstrates once again that the key to great sales is great product," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. "As we continue with our rapid cadence of new models, our focus will remain on selling vehicles one at a time to individual customers." Acura With inventories building for the new 2017 MDX, sales continue to rise as more customers experience the bold new exterior styling and expanded complement of premium features and technologies. Adding a solid result from RDX, Acura truck sales were up 2.5 percent in August, with sedan sales held back in part due to the lost holiday weekend compared to August 2015. MDX sales increased 8.1 percent in August on sales of 5,131 units Acura trucks were up 2.5 percent overall for the month, with 9,338 vehicles sold The new NSX posted 22 sales in August as production continues to ramp up in Acura's new NSX global production facility "It's great to see Acura's Precision Crafted Performance DNA resonate with customers, as the new MDX gives luxury buyers their first taste of our new performance design direction," said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of the Acura division. "Together with the launch of the amazing new NSX, a resurgent Acura Motorsports program and growing intentions from younger buyers, we continue to build strong momentum for the Acura brand." American Honda Vehicle Sales for August 2016 Month-to-Date Year-to-Date August 2016 August 2015 DSR** % Change MoM % Change August 2016 August 2015 DSR** % Change YoY % Change American Honda Total 149,571 155,491 -3.8% -3.8% 1,094,725 1,054,816 3.8% 3.8% Total Car Sales 73,431 82,483 -11.0% -11.0% 564,425 542,210 4.1% 4.1% Total Truck Sales 76,140 73,008 4.3% 4.3% 530,300 512,606 3.5% 3.5% Honda Total Car Sales 68,523 76,281 -10.2% -10.2% 526,962 498,695 5.7% 5.7% Honda Total Truck Sales 66,802 63,897 4.5% 4.5% 460,849 438,806 5.0% 5.0% Acura Total Car Sales 4,908 6,202 -20.9% -20.9% 37,463 43,515 -13.9% -13.9% Acura Total Truck Sales 9,338 9,111 2.5% 2.5% 69,451 73,800 -5.9% -5.9% Total Domestic Car Sales 67,054 81,873 -18.1% -18.1% 524,739 537,277 -2.3% -2.3% Honda Division 62,265 75,859 -17.9% -17.9% 488,231 495,393 -1.4% -1.4% Acura Division 4,789 6,014 -20.4% -20.4% 36,508 41,884 -12.8% -12.8% Total Domestic Truck Sales 76,140 73,008 4.3% 4.3% 530,300 512,601 3.5% 3.5% Honda Division 66,802 63,897 4.5% 4.5% 460,849 438,801 5.0% 5.0% Acura Division 9,338 9,111 2.5% 2.5% 69,451 73,800 -5.9% -5.9% Total Import Car Sales 6,377 610 945.4% 945.4% 39,686 4,933 704.5% 704.5% Honda Division 6,258 422 1,382.9% 1,382.9% 38,731 3,302 1,073.0% 1,073.0% Acura Division 119 188 -36.7% -36.7% 955 1,631 -41.4% -41.4% Total Import Truck Sales 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 5 -100.0% -100.0% Honda Division 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 5 -100.0% -100.0% Acura Division 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0.0% MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION Honda Division Total 135,325 140,178 -3.5% -3.5% 987,811 937,501 5.4% 5.4% * ACCORD 30,115 40,931 -26.4% -26.4% 231,415 231,173 0.1% 0.1% * CIVIC 32,807 32,031 2.4% 2.4% 255,599 221,471 15.4% 15.4% CR-Z 222 333 -33.3% -33.3% 1,699 1,895 -10.3% -10.3% * FIT 5,370 2,901 85.1% 85.1% 38,187 42,867 -10.9% -10.9% INSIGHT 9 85 -89.4% -89.4% 62 1,289 -95.2% -95.2% CROSSTOUR 7 930 -99.2% -99.2% 720 6,450 -88.8% -88.8% * CR-V 36,517 34,771 5.0% 5.0% 231,609 229,574 0.9% 0.9% HR-V 7,580 4,567 66.0% 66.0% 51,417 24,617 108.9% 108.9% ODYSSEY 9,992 13,423 -25.6% -25.6% 85,881 88,910 -3.4% -3.4% PILOT 9,269 10,202 -9.1% -9.1% 81,793 88,742 -7.8% -7.8% RIDGELINE 3,437 4 85,825.0% 85,825.0% 9,429 513 1,738.0% 1,738.0% *** Memo: Accord FHEV 890 1,369 -35.0% -35.0% 1,720 9,257 -81.4% -81.4% Memo: Accord PHEV 0 2 -100.0% -100.0% 0 62 -100.0% -100.0% Memo: Civic Hybrid 50 590 -91.5% -91.5% 817 3,317 -75.4% -75.4% Acura Division Total 14,246 15,313 -7.0% -7.0% 106,914 117,315 -8.9% -8.9% ILX 1,172 1,660 -29.4% -29.4% 10,831 11,744 -7.8% -7.8% NSX 22 0 0.0% 0.0% 45 0 0.0% 0.0% RLX / RL 118 187 -36.9% -36.9% 951 1,600 -40.6% -40.6% TL 0 1 -100.0% -100.0% 0 85 -100.0% -100.0% TLX 3,595 4,353 -17.4% -17.4% 25,632 30,055 -14.7% -14.7% TSX 1 1 0.0% 0.0% 4 31 -87.1% -87.1% MDX 5,131 4,747 8.1% 8.1% 34,648 39,144 -11.5% -11.5% RDX 4,207 4,364 -3.6% -3.6% 34,803 34,654 0.4% 0.4% ZDX 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 2 -100.0% -100.0% *** Memo: ILX Hybrid 0 1 -100.0% -100.0% 1 20 -95.0% -95.0% Memo: RLX Hybrid 19 34 -44.1% -44.1% 134 181 -26.0% -26.0% Memo: TSX Wagon 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 2 -100.0% -100.0% Selling Days 26 26 204 204 **** Hybrid 1,212 2,414 -49.8% -49.8% 4,478 16,021 -72.0% -72.0% * Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts ** Daily Selling Rate *** Memo line items are included in the respective model total **** Hybrid includes FHEV, PHEV, CR-Z, Civic Hybrid, Insight, ILX Hybrid, RLX Hybrid, RLX Sport Hybrid and NSX

Toyota Motor Sales Reports August 2016 Sales Toyota Division light trucks posts year-to-date sales record Highlander and 4Runner post double-digit gains Lexus posts best-ever LUV sales for the month and year-to-date TORRANCE, Calif. (September 1, 2016) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported August 2016 sales of 213,125 units, a decrease of 5 percent from August 2015 on a volume basis. With the same amount of selling days in August 2016 compared to August 2015, sales were down 5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota division posted August sales of 182,187 units, down 4.6 percent on a volume basis and DSR basis. “Coming off the strongest SAAR of the year at 17.9M units in July, the industry took a bit of a step back in August,” said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager, Toyota division. “RAV4, 4Runner and Highlander all recorded strong year-over-year growth for the month, keeping Toyota Division light truck sales on track for another record year.” Lexus posted August sales of 30,938 units, down 7.6 percent on a volume basis and DSR basis. “Lexus luxury utility vehicle sales reached new heights in August, with a record NX sales month helping lead our brand to its best-ever year-to-date sales performance for our LUV lineup,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus division group vice president and general manager. “With improving supply on our LUV’s for the remainder of the year, we are looking for a strong close to 2016.” August 2016 Highlights Corolla posts sales of 30,741 units Camry posts August sales of 32,864 units Toyota Division light trucks up 1.6 percent; posts year-to-date sales record RAV4 sales rose 8.6 percent Highlander posts sales of 14,966 units, up 12.2 percent 4Runner up more than 15 percent Land Cruiser up almost 65 percent in August TCUV posts best-ever sales for the second consecutive month Lexus LUVs post best-ever August and year-to-date sales NX up 21.6 percent in August with sales of 5,407 units; best month ever GX up more than 12 percent for the month LX up 95.6 percent in August Lexus L/Certified posts best-ever August *Note: Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted raw sales volume

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS AUGUST 2016 SALES RESULTS August sales totaled 29,384 units Best ever August for Tiguan, with 3,302 units, a 4.3 percent increase over August 2015 Best ever August for GTI, with 2,081 units, a 9.1 percent increase over August 2015 Herndon, VA — (September 1, 2016) Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 29,384 units delivered in August 2016. August 2016 Sales August 16 August 15 Yr/Yr% change August 16 YTD August 15 YTD Yr/Yr% change Golf 1,141 1,873 -39.1% 8,467 15,000 -43.6% GTI 2,081 1,907 9.1% 15,350 14,992 2.4% Golf R 107 436 -75.5% 2,899 2,239 29.5% e-Golf 454 381 19.2% 2,253 2,212 1.9% Golf SportWagen 1,057 2,478 -57.3% 7,544 10,073 -25.1% Total Golf Family 4,840 7,075 -31.6% 36,513 44,516 -18.0% Jetta Sedan 11,720 11,002 6.5% 81,444 87,047 -6.4% Jetta SportWagen (now Golf SportWagen) - 110 N/A 5 2,645 -99.8% Total Jetta 11,720 11,112 5.5% 81,449 89,692 -9.2% Beetle Coupe 1,117 1,287 -13.2% 5,851 9,846 -40.6% Beetle Convertible 402 840 -52.1% 3,969 7,681 -48.3% Total Beetle 1,519 2,127 -28.6% 9,820 17,527 -44.0% Eos* - 208 N/A 387 1,800 -78.5% Passat 7,389 7,409 -0.3% 46,751 56,508 -17.3% CC 247 546 -54.8% 2,121 4,106 -48.3% Tiguan 3,302 3,165 4.3% 27,237 19,249 41.5% Touareg 367 690 -46.8% 2,878 4,676 -38.5% TOTAL 29,384 32,332 -9.12% 207,156 238,074 -12.99% *Eos production ended in July 2015

Mazda Reports August Sales IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported August U.S. sales of 26,109 vehicles, representing a decrease of 12.8 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through August are 199,378 vehicles. Key August sales notes: Sales of the Mazda CX-5 are up 5.8 percent YOY with 10,831 vehicles sold. This marks the carline's second month in a row with over 10,000 sold. The all-new Mazda CX-9 accounted for 1,863 of vehicles sold in the month of August, representing a YOY increase of 6.3 percent. Finishing its first full year of sales, year-to-date sales of the Mazda CX-3 sit at 12,493, with 1,492 vehicles sold in the month of August. Popularity of the i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive system continues among CUV buyers, with 65 percent of buyers choosing the option. Total sales across Mazda's CX carlines remain strong with 13,967 sold in August. Month-To-Date Year-To-Date August August % % MTD August August % % YTD 2016 2015 Change DSR 2016 2015 Change DSR Mazda2 - 5 (100.0)% (100.0)% 3 288 (99.0)% (99.0)% Mazda3 7,297 10,161 (28.2)% (28.2)% 66,781 74,542 (10.4)% (10.4)% Mazda5 16 542 (97.0)% (97.0)% 362 7,377 (95.1)% (95.1)% Mazda6 4,006 5,402 (25.8)% (25.8)% 31,810 42,550 (25.2)% (25.2)% MX-5 Miata 823 1,344 (38.8)% (38.8)% 7,088 5,128 38.2% 38.2% CX-3 1,492 698 113.8% 113.8% 12,493 698 1689.8% 1689.8% CX-5 10,612 10,033 5.8% 5.8% 73,054 72,906 0.2% 0.2% CX-9 1,863 1,753 6.3% 6.3% 7,787 12,601 (38.2)% (38.2)% Total Vehicles CARS 12,142 17,454 (30.4)% (30.4)% 106,044 129,885 (18.4)% (18.4)% TRUCKS 13,967 12,484 11.9% 11.9% 93,334 86,205 8.3% 8.3% TOTAL 26,109 29,938 (12.8)% (12.8)% 199,378 216,090 (7.7)% (7.7)% Selling Days 26 26 204 204

Nissan Group reports August 2016 U.S. sales NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for August 2016 of 124,638 units, a decrease of 6.5 percent over the prior year. Nissan highlights: Overall sales of Nissan crossovers, trucks and SUVs set an August record, up 19 percent. Sales of the Rogue crossover set an August record with sales 32,979, up 19 percent. Sales of the Murano crossover set an August record with sales 7,482, up 29 percent. Sales of the Frontier pickup truck increased 162% to 9,537. Nissan Maxima sales climbed to 6,064, up 43 percent. NISSAN DIVISION AUGUST AUGUST Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2016 2015 % chg 2016 2015 % chg Nissan Division Total 114,199 122,716 -6.9 969,865 915,358 6.0 Versa 10,585 14,875 -28.8 94,902 91,779 3.4 Sentra 14,256 15,662 -9.0 155,806 140,074 11.2 Cube 0 46 -100.0 15 888 -98.3 Altima 19,646 32,327 -39.2 217,290 238,200 -8.8 Maxima 6,064 4,250 42.7 42,807 22,930 86.7 LEAF 1,066 1,393 -23.5 7,922 12,383 -36.0 Juke 1,143 2,360 -51.6 15,267 19,354 -21.1 370Z 590 635 -7.1 4,292 5,309 -19.2 GT-R 88 65 35.4 455 891 -48.9 Total Car 53,438 71,613 -25.4 538,756 531,808 1.3 Frontier 9,537 3,645 161.6 61,792 42,644 44.9 Titan 1,248 1,268 -1.6 8,490 8,443 0.6 Xterra 2 1,132 -99.8 38 9,246 -99.6 Pathfinder 5,794 7,054 -17.9 51,083 56,794 -10.1 Armada 514 891 -42.3 6,371 8,958 -28.9 Rogue 32,979 27,665 19.2 215,160 188,143 14.4 Murano 7,482 5,800 29.0 53,246 39,734 34.0 Quest 327 658 -50.3 9,846 6,953 41.6 NV 1,431 1,389 3.0 11,988 11,101 8.0 NV200 1,447 1,601 -9.6 13,095 11,534 14 Total Truck 60,761 51,103 18.9 431,109 383,550 12.4 North American produced 96,585 101,906 -5.2 719,807 773,037 -6.9 Car 62,394 68,507 -8.9 467,110 505,363 -7.6 Truck 34,191 33,399 2.4 252,697 267,674 -5.6 Import 25,945 20,810 24.7 135,859 142,321 -4.5 Car 2,342 3,106 -24.6 18,208 26,445 -31.1 Truck 23,603 17,704 33.3 117,651 115,876 1.5 INFINITI AUGUST AUGUST Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2016 2015 % chg 2016 2015 % chg Infiniti Total 10,439 10,635 -1.8 85,362 85,348 0.0 Infiniti Q40 0 264 -100.0 59 8,348 -99.3 Infiniti Q50 3,745 3,839 -2.4 26,804 28,046 -4.4 Infiniti Q60 169 311 -45.7 916 2,922 -68.7 Infiniti Q70 439 626 -29.9 4,093 5,682 -28.0 Infiniti QX30 74 0 N/A 74 0 N/A Infiniti QX50 1,200 241 397.9 11,184 1,855 502.9 Infiniti QX60 3,268 3,995 -18.2 27,941 25,533 9.4 Infiniti QX70 283 273 3.7 3,699 3,474 6.5 Infiniti QX80 1,261 1,086 16.1 10,592 9,488 11.6 Total Car 4,353 5,040 -13.6 31,872 44,998 -29.2 Total Truck 6,086 5,595 8.8 53,490 40,350 32.6 NISSAN GROUP AUGUST AUGUST Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2016 2015 % chg 2016 2015 % chg TOTAL VEHICLE 124,638 133,351 -6.5 1,055,227 1,000,706 5.4 Total Car 57,791 76,653 -24.6 570,628 576,806 -1.1 Total Truck 66,847 56,698 17.9 484,599 423,900 14.3 Selling days 26 26 204 204