William Maley

There's a new police vehicle that you'll need to be on the lookout for as Ford revealed the 2020 Police Interceptor Utility yesterday. Before we get any further, this is our best look at the all-new Explorer, which we'll see next Wednesday. It appears that Ford is keeping the basic profile of the current Explorer, but has made some minor changes such as new grille shape and lower roofline. The Interceptor has some additional exterior treatments such as a push bar and searchlights. For the interior, Ford has fitted heavy-duty cloth upholstery to the front seats, along with anti-stab plates mounted in the backsides. The base engine will be an all-new 3.3L V6 hybrid powertrain that Ford claims a 41 percent improvement in fuel economy over the 3.7L V6 found in the current Utility. Ford also says testing done by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Michigan State Police shows the hybrid powertrain to be quicker than the 3.7 V6. Other engines include a non-hybrid 3.3L V6 and 3.0L EcoBoost V6. All engines will come teamed with a 10-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. There is also a number of features exclusive to the Police Interceptor Utility to protect officers, Police Perimeter Alert System: Sensors monitor approximately 270 degrees around the vehicle to alert officers if someone is coming close to the vehicle. It can also secure the vehicle by locking doors and rolling up windows, along with providing a track of the intruder in the instrument cluster. The steel wheel and tire setup has been designed to deal with 8-inch curb impact, a median crossing, and a 30-mph railroad crossing. Ford claims this model has been engineered to withstand a 75-mph rear-impact crash. Optional safety features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection and forward collision warning. The order books for the new Police Interceptor Utility are open now and deliveries will begin in the summer. Gallery: 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Source: Ford All-New Ford Police Interceptor Is The Future Of Pursuit-Rated Police Vehicles Powerful yet efficient new powertrains and custom Ford technologies to help keep officers safe build on Ford’s police vehicle dominance in North America All-new 2020 Police Interceptor Utility, with standard hybrid all-wheel-drive powertrain, will save police agencies and taxpayers as much as $5,700 per vehicle annually in fuel costs* over current Police Interceptor Utility equipped with 3.7-liter gas engine Technologies exclusive to Ford’s all-new Police Interceptor Utility – including Police Perimeter Alert and Ford Telematics™ – help elevate safety and fleet management for law enforcement officials across the country Dearborn, Mich., Jan. 4, 2019 – Already accounting for nearly two-thirds of police vehicle sales in the United States, Ford believes it has found the key to continue winning over the hearts of the law enforcement community – even better-performing vehicles that keep officers safer and save departments, and taxpayers, money. Led by a new hybrid variant of its popular Police Interceptor Utility, Ford’s new lineup of pursuit-rated vehicles aims to build upon its 65 percent of U.S. police vehicle sales in 2017. When the all-new Police Interceptor Utility takes to the streets in 2019, that lineup will include Police Responder Hybrid Sedan, F-150 Police Responder, Expedition SSV, F-150 SSV, Transit PTV and SSV Plug-In Hybrid Sedan. Hybrid technology is ideal for law enforcement – and taxpayers – because of the potential for significant idle-time fuel and cost savings. When police vehicles are stationary, a conventional gasoline engine must run continuously to power emergency lighting, radios, computers and other on-board electrical equipment. The Police Interceptor Hybrid’s powertrain allows the engine to shut off for extended periods, powering the electrical equipment via its lithium-ion hybrid battery, helping achieve significant reductions in fuel usage and CO2 emissions. “Our Police Interceptor Utility’s standard hybrid powertrain provides the potential for significant fuel savings with improved performance and no tradeoffs in safety or interior passenger or cargo space,” said Stephen Tyler, Ford police brand marketing manager. “It’s a win-win-win formula for law enforcement.” The all-new 2020 Police Interceptor Utility hybrid has a projected EPA-estimated rating of 24 mpg combined, a 41 percent improvement over the current Police Interceptor Utility equipped with a 3.7-liter gas engine. Projections indicate the first pursuit-rated hybrid police utility will save between $3,500 and $5,700 per vehicle annually in fuel costs versus the current Police Interceptor Utility*. If those savings were applied to every Police Interceptor Utility sold in 2017, it would equate to between $118 million and $193 million*, or more than 43 million gallons of fuel. In recent testing by Michigan State Police, the all-new Police Interceptor Utility hybrid had the fastest 0-100 mph acceleration, fastest lap, fastest average lap and highest top speed of 137 mph, versus competitive police utility vehicles tested, including V8-powered entries. The only faster entry was its cousin – Ford Police Interceptor Utility powered by a 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine. And at Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department testing, the new Police Interceptor Utility hybrid bested the outgoing 3.7-liter model in 0-60 mph by 1.1 seconds and 0-100 mph by 4.7 seconds. It also turned a fastest lap time that was 2.4 seconds better than the 3.7-liter and fastest average lap time that was 1.7 seconds better. As is the case with other Ford hybrids, there is simply no compromise in terms of functionality. The Police Interceptor Utility platform was engineered around its lithium-ion battery, which does not intrude into the cargo area, meaning there are no tradeoffs in passenger volume, cargo volume behind the first row, cargo volume behind the second row or total interior volume – in fact, most of these measurements improve over the current vehicle. Using technology to keep officers safer The all-new Police Interceptor Utility introduces a number of advanced innovations designed for officer safety. Factory-installed Police Perimeter Alert uses sensors to monitor an approximately 270-degree area around the vehicle. It analyzes nearby movement to detect potentially threatening behavior. When such motion is detected, the system automatically turns on the rear camera, sounds a chime, rolls up the windows and locks the doors. Motion trails of the detected threat appear on the digital instrument cluster so officers can monitor. Ford also equips its new Police Interceptor Utility and Police Responder Hybrid Sedan with a Ford modem and two years of complimentary Ford Telematics™ service that enables timely feedback of vehicle usage and location to agency fleet managers. “Officers take care of people in our communities, so we feel it’s important that our vehicles help take care of our officers,” Tyler said. Available driver-assist technology includes Pre-Collision Assist with automatic emergency braking, which features Pedestrian Detection and forward collision warning. A unique disable switch for law enforcement allows officers to temporarily override the system to perform precision immobilization technique maneuvers when necessary. Additional optional equipment includes Rear Camera On-Demand, which allows officers to view behind the vehicle at the touch of a button, and a host of factory-installed and factory-sealed wiring and lighting packages that offer agencies turnkey solutions. Purpose-built features include heavy-duty cloth front seats with reduced bolsters for comfort and easy entry and exit for officers. Vinyl rear seats and vinyl flooring enable easy cleanup. Anti-stab plates in the rear of the front seat backs help protect officers from potential threats. Three powertrain options for the all-new Police Interceptor Utility include a standard 3.3-liter hybrid, plus available 3.0-liter EcoBoost® and 3.3-liter V6 engines. All are powered by a new 10-speed automatic transmission and feature standard full-time Intelligent All-Wheel Drive and deep snow/sand traction control mode. Ford Police Interceptors remain the only vehicles in the world engineered to meet Ford’s stringent 75-mph rear-impact crash standard. The federal standard for such testing is 50 mph. Additionally, safety cell construction directs collision force around the occupant compartment, and features advanced ultra-high-strength boron steel, crumple zones that absorb and dissipate crash energy, and SPACE architecture that provides structural reinforcement and side-impact protection. Police Interceptor Utility is tested for enhanced police durability, including improved cooling, specially tuned braking system, front-door tethers, and police-purposed steel wheels, tires and hubcaps that are designed to withstand the rigors of a chase. The vehicle is also tested for eight-inch curb impact, median crossing and 30-mph railroad crossing validation, and water fording to 18 inches at 15 mph and 10 inches at 40 mph. “Whether patrolling or sitting idle, the all-new Police Interceptor Utility will change the way officers work,” said Bill Gubing, chief engineer for Police Interceptor Utility and Ford Explorer. “Everything about it was designed for keeping police officers safe, comfortable and ready for action.” Other standard equipment includes Bluetooth™ pass-through commands to mobile devices, to help officers keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, low- and high-beam LED headlamps, four user-configurable steering wheel switches, a Class III trailer tow receiver with 5,000-pound capacity and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel. View full article

The next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class is expected to arrive very soon, with sales beginning sometime next year for Europe. But we don't know much about it, until now. Autocar recently published a report proving some interesting details about the next S-Class. The big news is that Mercedes will only be offering electrified powertrains for the S, including mild (using an electric motor mounted in the gearbox) and plug-in versions. Engines are said to be variants of Mercedes' new inline-six in gas and diesel flavors, and the AMG-developed 4.0L V8. For the design, recent spy photos reveal that Mercedes will be implementing a new grille, tri-band LED multibeam headlights, and door handles that retract into the bodywork to improve overall aero. One change that may surprise buyers in Europe is Mercedes' decision to drop the standard wheelbase model and only offer the long-wheelbase variant. According to Autocar, the reason is due to the new E-Class coming close in size to the standard-wheelbase S-Class (193.7-inches for the E-Class vs. 201.7-inches for the S-Class). Source: Autocar View full article

Mercedes-Benz reports December sales of 32,016 units Jan 3, 2019 – ATLANTA: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported December sales of 32,016 Mercedes- Benz models. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported best-ever December sales with 4,116 units and smart reported 122 units, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 36,254 vehicles for the month. On a year- to-date basis, sales of Mercedes-Benz vehicles totaled 315,959, with an additional 38,178 units for Vans and 1,276 vehicles for smart, bringing the total sales volume to 355,413. "Despite the delayed availability of some of our most popular models in 2018, we achieved a solid closing of the year thanks to the excellent work of our dealers. We are excited to welcome the next chapter of our product offensive including the all-new A-Class, GLE and Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe in the coming months," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "With the youngest and most comprehensive lineup in the luxury segment, we will continue to advance our position in the marketplace." Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in December included the GLC, C-Class and E-Class model lines. The GLC took the lead at 7,294, followed by C-Class sales of 6,799. The E-Class rounded out the top three with 5,042 units sold. December sales of Mercedes-AMG high-performance totaled 4,132 units, with 28,940 vehicles sold year-to-date. Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles Dec-18 Dec-17 Monthly % YTD 2018 YTD 2017 Yearly % B-CLASS 1 111 _ 135 744 -81.9% CLA 1,708 2,279 -25.1% 22,556 20,669 9.1% C-CLASS 6,799 6,500 4.6% 60,409 77,447 -22.0% E-CLASS/CLS 5,042 5,385 -6.4% 46,422 51,312 -9.5% S-CLASS 1,486 2,184 -32.0% 14,978 15,888 -5.7% SLC 152 260 -41.5% 1,993 2,860 -30.3% SL 158 277 -43.0% 2,126 2,940 -27.7% AMG GT 136 183 -25.7% 1,525 1,608 -5.2% GLA 2,397 2,580 -7.1% 24,136 24,104 0.1% GLC 7,294 6,152 18.6% 69,727 48,643 43.3% GLE 3,734 5,823 -35.9% 46,010 54,595 -15.7% GLS 2,664 2,998 -11.1% 21,972 32,248 -31.9% G-CLASS 445 471 -5.5% 3,970 4,188 -5.2% TOTAL 32,016 35,203 -9.1% 315,959 337,246 -6.3% Vans1 4,116 4,047 1.7% 38,178 34,994 9.1% smart 122 166 -26.5% 1,276 3,071 -58.5% MBUSA Combined Total Dec-18 Dec-17 Monthly % YTD 2018 YTD 2017 Yearly % GRAND TOTAL 36,254 39,416 -8.0% 355,413 375,311 -5.3% 1 Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Sprinter and Metris Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively.

BMW Reports December 2018 and Year-End U.S. Sales BMW brand sales increase for 14th consecutive month U.S. built BMW X3 posts best year of sales of any SAV in BMW history BMW 5 Series iPerformance is best-selling premium plug-in hybrid in U.S. Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 3, 2019… Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 0.3 percent in December 2018 for a total of 34,357 compared to 34,253 vehicles sold in December 2017. For the full year, BMW brand sales increased 1.7 percent on total sales of 311,014 compared to the 305,685 sold in 2017. “We have seen the momentum building throughout 2018 and BMW in the U.S. starts the New Year with 14 straight months of sales increases and our best sales month ever for our U.S. built BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle,” said Bernhard Kuhnt, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “Our optimism for 2019 is based on solid facts including the continued strong sales of the 5 Series, with the 5 Series PHEV as the best-selling luxury plug-in hybrid vehicle in the U.S. Now, the all-new X5 is making a strong impact in its first two months in the market and we are looking forward to the arrival of the all-new X7, and the highly anticipated launch of the all-new 3 Series in the months ahead.” BMW’s lineup of Sports Activity Vehicles accounted for 63 percent of BMW brand sales in December 2018. For the tenth consecutive month, the BMW X3 was the top-selling BMW model in the U.S., followed by the new BMW X5. Taken together, the BMW X3 and X5 represented more than two out of every 5 BMW vehicles sold in the U.S. in December. BMW Group Electrified Vehicle Sales BMW brand sales of electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles totaled 2,774 in December 2018, an increase of 2.0 percent over the 2,720 sold in the same month a year ago. For the full year, combined sales of BMW Group (BMW and MINI) electrified vehicles exceeded 25,000 for the first time, and grew 17.9 percent in comparison with 2017. BMW Group currently offers five electrified models in the U.S., including the BMW i3, BMW i8 and i8 Roadster, BMW 530e, BMW 740e, and MINI Countryman plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle. Plug-in hybrid versions of the all-new BMW X5 and the all-new BMW 3 Series have been announced and will begin sales in the U.S. at a future date. MINI Brand Sales For December, MINI USA reported 2,797 vehicles sold, a decrease of 39.3 percent from the 4,611 sold in the same month a year ago. Total year sales for the MINI Countryman sport-activity vehicle increased 18.2 percent in 2018 compared with 14,864 sales in 2017. In 2018, MINI USA reported a total of 43,684 vehicles sold, a decrease of 7.3 percent from the 47,105 vehicles sold in 2017.

Ford will soon be joining General Motors in reporting sales every quarter. Automotive News is reporting that Ford will transition to a quarterly call and release of sales numbers beginning in April. The company will still be proving monthly sales numbers to various data agencies. "We feel it's kind of transitioning to more of an industry standard. We think the intense focus on month-to-month numbers is just not how we want to run the business. We believe quarterly will provide great transparency," said Mark LaNeve, Ford's vice president of U.S. marketing, sales and service during a call with analysts and the media. Various analysts have cautioned that moving to quarterly reporting may lead "less transparency and more speculation and errors," especially if some automakers still report monthly. Source: Automotive News (Subscription Required) View full article

Aside from announcing fourth-quarter sales numbers, General Motors had another big announcement today. GM's Product chief Mark Reuss will succeed Dan Ammann as the company's president. The appointment is effective immediately according to the company. “I am very proud to have spent my entire career at General Motors, and to now take on this new role is truly a great honor. With our current lineup of outstanding cars, trucks, and crossovers around the world, I’m looking forward to keeping our momentum going at full speed,” said Reuss in a statement. In November, GM announced Ammann would step down as GM President to take charge of GM's Cruise Automation unit. Reuss will still be overseeing GM's Global Product Group and Cadillac, but will also add the responsibility for GM's quality organization. He will also be tasked with building out a product development team that will focus on autonomous and electrified vehicles. Source: General Motors Mark Reuss Named General Motors President DETROIT — General Motors (NYSE: GM) today announced the appointment of Mark Reuss as company president, effective immediately. Reuss currently leads the Global Product Group and Cadillac and will now assume responsibility for the Quality organization. “Mark’s global operational experience, deep product knowledge and strong leadership will serve us well as we continue to strengthen our current business, take advantage of growth opportunities and further define the future of personal mobility,” said GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra. “Mark has played a critical role in leading the development of the company’s award-winning vehicles while transitioning his team to prepare for growing electrification and autonomous technologies.” According to Reuss, “I am very proud to have spent my entire career at General Motors, and to now take on this new role is truly a great honor. With our current lineup of outstanding cars, trucks and crossovers around the world, I’m looking forward to keeping our momentum going at full speed.” Reuss added responsibilities for Cadillac and global portfolio planning in June 2018. Since then, he has been building an integrated product development and Cadillac organization to support an accelerated product and technology launch cadence and the brand’s global growth plans. Cadillac will be introducing a new vehicle every six months through 2021. Reuss has also been leading the transformation of the company’s global product development workforce and processes to drive world-class levels of engineering in advanced technologies and improve quality and speed to market. He is doubling the resources allocated to electric and autonomous vehicle programs in the next two years. View full article

Hyundai Motor America Reports 2018 December and Total Year Sales Record-Setting December Sales Total Total December Sales Up 3 Percent; Retail Sales Up 4 Percent Best SUV Sales Month Ever with More than 35,000 Units Sold Highest Monthly Kona Sales Total Ever 2018 Hyundai-Branded Vehicles Sales Increase Over 2017 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 3, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America reported December sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 65,721 units, a 3 percent increase in comparison with December 2017 and the best December sales month in company history. Retail sales in December were also up 4 percent. Hyundai closed the year strong with total sales increasing in seven out of the last eight months. 2018 Year End Sales Summary For the full year, Hyundai and Genesis sold 677,946 vehicles, a 1 percent decline in comparison with 2017, while retail volume was up slightly on the year. Hyundai-branded vehicle sales exceeded last year’s total, while Hyundai SUVs set an all-time annual record with more than 300,000 units sold, a 24 percent increase compared with 2017. SUV sales represented 45 percent of total sales, the highest SUV mix in Hyundai history. The Tucson led the way with 142,000 units sold, a 24 percent increase over 2017, making it Hyundai’s second highest volume model behind Elantra. On the car front, Elantra yearly sales were up 1 percent with more than 200,000 units sold and Ioniq was up 35 percent on the year. Sales by Brand Dec-18 Dec-17 2018 YTD 2017 YTD Hyundai 65,107 61,646 667,634 664,961 Genesis 614 1,948 10,312 20,594 TOTAL 65,721 63,594 677,946 685,555 Hyundai December Brand Highlights Hyundai-branded vehicle sales increased by 6 percent in December, in large part due to the highest SUV sales month in company history of 35,058 units sold, a 42 percent increase over December 2017. This was the fifth month in a row Hyundai established a new monthly SUV sales mark, while retail SUV sales mix reached an all-time high of 53 percent. Tucson set a monthly record for the 22nd month in a row, with a 32 percent increase, and Kona sold more than 8,000 units, its highest monthly total yet and a 39 percent increase compared with last month, November 2018. Retail sales of the all-new 2019 Santa Fe were also up 46 percent versus the prior year. Sonata (up 2 percent), Veloster (up 54 percent) and Ioniq (up 40 percent) rounded out the Hyundai models with gains on the month. “Hyundai had a strong close to the year, setting our December sales total record and increasing retail sales for the year,” said John Cook, director, Sales Operations, Hyundai Motor America. “In 2018 we focused on reinventing and expanding our SUV lineup and customers responded in the second half of the year with SUV retail mix exceeding 50 percent for the first time in December. These vehicles, along with our diverse car lineup put us in a position to pick up market share in 2019.” Hyundai Model Sales Vehicle Dec-18 Dec-17 2018 YTD 2017 YTD Accent 3,830 5,205 29,090 58,955 Azera 2 141 628 3,060 Elantra 15,076 21,350 200,415 198,210 Ioniq 1,275 908 15,076 11,197 Kona 8,319 0 47,090 0 Nexo 8 0 8 0 Santa Fe 11,347 13,146 117,038 133,171 Sonata 8,705 8,508 105,118 131,803 Tucson 15,384 11,633 142,299 114,735 Veloster 1,161 755 10,871 12,658 Genesis Model Sales Vehicle Dec-18 Dec-17 2018 YTD 2017 YTD G70 229 0 409 0 G80 305 1,542 7,663 16,196 G90 80 406 2,240 4,398

Volvo Reports December and Year End Sales ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (January 3, 2019) - Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 8,826 vehicles for the month of December. For 2018, VCUSA has sold 98,263 vehicles, an increase of 20.6 percent versus the previous year. The XC60 was the top seller for the month with 3,387 vehicles sold followed by the XC90 with 3,157 vehicles sold. “2018 proved to be our best year in a decade,” said Anders Gustafsson, President and CEO, Volvo Car USA. “This year brought Volvo Cars and our retailer partners many successes, but perhaps none more monumental than the opening of our first US factory in South Carolina, the production home of our all-new S60 sedan.” Models December 2018 December 2017 % Year To Date 2018 Year To Date 2017 % S60 25 1,071 -97.7 % 7,056 12,142 -41.9 % S60 II 230 0 100.0 % 254 0 100.0 % S60 CC 1 27 -96.3 % 273 312 -12.5 % S80 0 1 - - 6 - S90 466 818 -43.0 % 6,967 8,640 -19.4 % V60 30 139 -78.4 % 1,333 2,251 -40.8 % V60 CC 14 101 -86.1 % 2,930 2,118 38.3 % V60 II 2 0 100.0 % 30 0 100.0 % V90 52 23 126.1 % 491 183 168.3 % V90 CC 146 307 -52.4 % 2,204 2,266 -2.7 % XC40 1,316 0 100.0 % 12,427 0 100.0 % XC60 0 217 - 264 15,532 -98.3 % XC60 II 3,387 2,204 53.7 % 32,425 6,984 364.3 % XC70 0 0 - - 74 - XC90 3,157 4,771 -33.8 % 31,609 30,996 2.0 % Total 8,826 9,679 -8.8 % 98,263 81,504 20.6 % * I, II, III etc shows which generation the car model belongs to.

Subaru of America Celebrates a Decade of Yearly Sales Records with Best-Ever December Subaru sets a new all-time sales record of 680,135 vehicles; up 5 percent over 2017 Best-ever December – monthly sales increase nearly 2 percent Best year ever for Crosstrek and Ascent 85 consecutive months of yearly, month-over-month growth 58 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 65 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold January 3, 2019; Camden, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record-breaking sales of 680,135 vehicles for the 2018 calendar year; an increase of 5 percent over the previous annual record of 647,956 vehicles set in 2017. This marks the tenth consecutive year of record sales for Subaru of America and eleventh consecutive year of sales increases. The December sales total of 64,541 vehicles marks the automaker’s best-ever sales month, topping the previous best month of August 2018 (64,088). December also marked the 58th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. In 2018, Crosstrek achieved a new annual sales record, adding 144,384 sales to the year-end total, while Forester achieved 171,613 sales. Outback and Legacy finished the year with sales of 178,854 and 40,109, down 5.3 percent and 19.5 percent, respectively. Impreza added 76,400 annual sales. On the performance side, the automaker’s WRX and STI models achieved annual sales of 28,730, while BRZ added 3,834 sales. In addition, 36,211 of the all-new 3-row Ascent SUVs were delivered in 2018. “It is with much pride and excitement that we close 2018 with a decade of record sales and our best month ever in December 2018; marking 85 months of yearly, monthly-over-month sales increases,” said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO of Subaru of America, Inc. “We would like to thank all of our valued retailers, employees, and distributor partners for their continued commitment to our owners, dedication to implementing the Subaru Love Promise and overall devotion to making Subaru more than just an automotive brand.” “This year, Subaru of America exceeded its goal of selling 680,000 vehicles in 2018 and achieved its highest-ever market share in today’s highly competitive automotive industry,” said Jeff Walters, Senior Vice President of Sales. “With strong demand for Crosstrek, a full year of the all-new Ascent and Forester, as well as the launch of new products in 2019, we look forward to building off this successful year with continued growth.” Carline Dec-18 Dec-17 % Chg Dec-18 Dec-17 % Chg MTD MTD MTD YTD YTD YTD Forester 17,642 17,441 1.2% 171,613 177,563 -3.4% Impreza 5,880 8,037 -26.8% 76,400 86,043 -11.2% WRX/STI 2,417 2,424 -0.3% 28,730 31,358 -8.4% Ascent 7,733 0 0.00% 36,211 0 0.00% Legacy 3,374 4,593 -26.5% 40,109 49,837 -19.5% Outback 15,851 18,248 -13.1% 178,854 188,886 -5.3% BRZ 349 297 17.5% 3,834 4,131 -7.2% Crosstrek 11,295 12,302 -8.2% 144,384 110,138 31.1% TOTAL 64,541 63,342 1.9% 680,135 647,956 5.0%

Kia Motors America Announces December Sales Sportage CUV Posts a 13.7-Percent Increase Year-Over-Year to Realize Best-Ever Annual Sales IRVINE, Calif., January 3, 2019 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced December sales of 47,428 vehicles, representing a 10.2-percent increase over the same period last year. Highlights of Kia’s 2018 sales total of 589,673 units include: Best-ever annual sales for the Sportage CUV A 37-percent increase in sales of the Rio Subcompact Forte, Optima and Soul surpassing the 100,000-unit mark for the third consecutive year “2018 was a year where the Kia brand continued to defy consumer and industry expectations by once again outranking all other non-luxury brands in initial quality and taking the number two spot in dependability, according to J.D. Power,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, KMA. “In addition, the Sorento was the top selling model and the Sportage saw a double-digit sales increase setting the stage for the highly anticipated Telluride, which is slated to debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit later this month. With a host of new and refreshed product introductions scheduled throughout 2019, Kia’s world-class model line-up will continue to lead the industry in design, quality, advanced technology and value.” MONTH OF DECEMBER YEAR-TO-DATE Model 2018 2017 2018 2017 Rio 1,608 1,618 22,975 16,760 Forte 7,709 7,922 101,890 117,596 Optima 7,809 7,081 101,603 107,493 Cadenza 198 896 4,507 7,249 Stinger 1,289 826 16,806 843 K900 55 35 354 455 Niro 2,006 2,397 28,232 27,237 Sportage 6,998 5,585 82,823 72,824 Sorento 8,502 7,740 107,846 99,684 Sedona 1,126 1,329 17,928 23,815 Soul 10,128 7,610 104,709 115,712 Total 47,428 43,039 589,673 589,668

Nissan Group reports December 2018 and 2018 calendar year U.S. sales NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group announced total U.S. sales for December 2018 of 148,720 units, an increase of 7.6 percent versus the prior year. Nissan Group also announced total calendar year 2018 U.S. sales of 1,493,877 units, a decrease of 6.2 percent compared to the prior year. Nissan Division December highlights: Nissan Division total sales grew 7 percent in the month of December. Rogue sales set an all-time monthly record with 42,523 units, up 6 percent. The Nissan Kicks crossover also saw its best month of sales since launch at 5,704 units. Sales of the Nissan Frontier pickup grew 27 percent in December to 7,492 units. Nissan Division calendar year highlights: For the third consecutive year, the Rogue crossover was Nissan's top-selling model with 412,110 sales, an increase of 2 percent. It was the best-ever calendar year for Rogue sales. In 2018, Nissan trucks, SUVs and crossovers set an all-time record with 784,807 total sales, a 3 percent increase over the prior year. Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF grew 31 percent over the prior year. Other key models showed strong gains during the full calendar year 2018: Frontier (up 7 percent) and Murano (up 9 percent). INFINITI today reported sales of 18,065 vehicles in the U.S. for December, an increase of 10 percent. In December, deliveries of INFINITI's crossover and sport utility vehicles increased 41 percent for their best month ever, and for the year, rose five percent to above the 100,000 mark for the first time and an all-time record. With deliveries of 19,207 in 2018, the QX80 had the best year in the full-size SUV's history. The QX60 7-passenger crossover increased 72 percent for the month and 17 percent over prior year for a monthly and yearly record. The all-new QX50 crossover also increased in December and for the year. NISSAN DIVISION DEC DEC Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2018 2017 % chg 2018 2017 % chg Nissan Division Total 130,655 121,847 7.2 1,344,597 1,440,049 -6.6 Versa 6,735 7,125 -5.5 75,809 106,772 -29.0 Sentra 17,567 16,834 4.4 213,046 218,451 -2.5 Altima 17,064 18,199 -6.2 209,146 254,996 -18.0 Maxima 5,600 5,016 11.6 42,337 67,627 -37.4 LEAF 1,667 102 1534.3 14,715 11,230 31.0 Juke 5 245 -98.0 731 10,157 -92.8 370Z 202 304 -33.6 3,468 4,614 -24.8 GT-R 25 36 -30.6 538 578 -6.9 Total Car 48,865 47,861 2.1 559,790 674,425 -17.0 Kicks 5,704 0 n/a 23,312 0 n/a Frontier 7,492 5,880 27.4 79,646 74,360 7.1 Titan 4,661 5,582 -16.5 50,459 52,924 -4.7 Xterra 0 0 n/a 0 1 -100.0 Pathfinder 6,799 6,053 12.3 67,550 81,065 -16.7 Armada 2,874 3,368 -14.7 32,650 35,667 -8.5 Rogue 42,523 40,172 5.9 412,110 403,465 2.1 Murano 8,033 9,718 -17.3 83,547 76,732 8.9 Quest 0 1 -100.0 3 4,950 -99.9 NV 2,013 1,638 22.9 16,902 17,858 -5.4 NV200 1,691 1,574 7.4 18,628 18,602 0.1 Total Truck 81,790 73,986 10.5 784,807 765,624 2.5 INFINITI DEC DEC Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2018 2017 % chg 2018 2017 % chg Infiniti Total 18,065 16,379 10.3 149,280 153,415 -2.7 Infiniti Q50 3,690 5,583 -33.9 34,763 40,739 -14.7 Infiniti Q60 662 869 -23.8 9,017 10,751 -16.1 Infiniti Q70 329 406 -19.0 4,479 5,772 -22.4 Infiniti QX30 647 830 -22.0 8,101 14,093 -42.5 Infiniti QX50 3,329 1,785 86.5 25,389 16,857 50.6 Infiniti QX60 7,032 4,098 71.6 47,370 40,444 17.1 Infiniti QX70 4 292 -98.6 954 6,878 -86.1 Infiniti QX80 2,372 2,516 -5.7 19,207 17,881 7.4 Total Car 4,681 6,858 -31.7 48,259 57,262 -15.7 Total Truck 13,384 9,521 40.6 101,021 96,153 5.1 NISSAN GROUP DEC DEC Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2018 2017 % chg 2018 2017 % chg TOTAL VEHICLE 148,720 138,226 7.6 1,493,877 1,593,464 -6.2 Total Car 53,546 54,719 -2.1 608,049 731,687 -16.9 Total Truck 95,174 83,507 14.0 885,828 861,777 2.8 Selling days 26 26 307 306 # # #

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS DECEMBER AND 2018 YEAR-END SALES RESULTS Volkswagen of America December 2018 Sales Dec. 18 Dec. 17 Yr/Yr% change Dec. 18 YTD Dec. 17 YTD Yr/Yr% change Golf 281 775 -64% 6,642 13,552 -51% GTI 1,045 1,912 -45% 16,684 22,486 -26% Golf R 88 6 1367% 3,468 2,706 28% e-Golf 222 343 -35% 1,354 3,534 -62% Golf SportWagen 789 1,493 -47% 14,123 26,700 -47% Total Golf Family 2,425 4,529 -46% 42,271 68,978 -39% Jetta Sedan 10,261 7,233 42% 90,734 115,808 -22% Jetta SportWagen (now Golf SportWagen) - - N/A 71 (1) N/A Total Jetta 10,261 7,233 42% 90,805 115,807 -22% Beetle Coupe 455 582 -22% 8,636 8,627 0.1% Beetle Convertible 462 253 83% 5,775 6,539 -12% Total Beetle 917 835 10% 14,411 15,166 -5% EOS* - - N/A - 1 N/A Passat 3,116 3,015 3.3% 41,401 60,722 -32% CC 11 54 -80% 455 1,355 -66% Tiguan Limited 189 2,291 -92% 13,546 25,960 -48% All-new Tiguan 8,353 5,770 45% 89,476 21,023 326% Total Tiguan 8,542 8,061 6% 103,022 46,983 119% Touareg 58 484 -88% 2,022 3,545 -43% Atlas 6,717 6,070 11% 59,677 27,119 120% Total Car 16,730 15,666 6.8% 189,343 262,029 -28% Total SUV 15,317 14,615 4.8% 164,721 77,647 112% TOTAL 32,047 30,281 5.8% 354,064 339,676 4.2% *Eos production ended in July 2015

Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best Annual Sales Since 2007, Best December Since 2006 January 03, 2019; CYPRESS, Calif. – Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) closed the 2018 calendar year with its best sales since 2007. With 118,074 vehicles sold, total 2018 sales represented an increase of 13.9 percent over calendar year 2017. This marks the sixth consecutive year-over-year sales increase for the brand, and the second-straight year of sales over 100,000 units. The company surpassed the 100,000 sales milestone in early November, the soonest in 11 years. For the month of December, MMNA recorded sales of 8,986, up 5.7 percent over December 2017. This represented the best December in 12 years. "Looking back, 2018 was a banner year for Mitsubishi Motors in the U.S.," said Fred Diaz, president and CEO, MMNA. "We have a strong line-up that is resonating with buyers. Looking forward, we're optimistic about the year ahead of us and continuing our sales momentum." News and notes: Echoing customers' industry-wide preference for crossover utility vehicles (CUVs), MMNA's broad CUV lineup lead the way for the brand in 2018. Outlander Sport finished the year up 18.1 percent over 2017, leading the company's sales, and recorded its best sales year ever. The three-row Outlander also posted its best sales year ever with total sales up 6.6 percent over 2017. New to the lineup in 2018, the Eclipse Cross and Outlander plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) both posted their best sales month ever in December. Eclipse Cross December sales were 1,597, while the Outlander PHEV posted sales of 431. Combined, MMNA's CUVs posted total calendar year sales of 90,456, up 31.9 percent over 2017. While Mitsubishi's SUV and CUV lineup lead the brand's sales increases, the fuel-efficient and affordable Mirage and Mirage G4 bucked the industry trend away from passenger cars. For the calendar year, Mirage sales were up 8.6 percent. Together, Mirage and Mirage G4 posted December sales of 1,748, up 70.9 percent over 2017. The Mirage is the most fuel efficient, gas-powered, non-hybrid vehicle in America, offering an outstanding 36/43 mpg city/highway rating. DEC YTD 2018 2017 2018 2017 Mirage 1748 1023 24316 22386 Lancer 0 683 3302 12725 Outlander Sport 2563 3678 39153 33160 Outlander 2647 3018 37652 35310 Outlander PHEV 431 99 4166 99 Eclipse Cross 1597 0 9485 0 Total 8986 8501 118074 103686

Someone pointed this out on Twitter this morning and I doubled checked to see if this was right. The Mazda CX-5 outsold the rest of Mazda's lineup by 919 units (150,622 (CX-5) vs. 149,703 (Lineup minus CX-5)

Toyota Motor North America Reports December 2018, Year-End Sales TMNA posted best-ever light truck sales for December, quarter, year RAV4 posted best-ever year with more than 427K units Lexus RX best-selling Luxury SUV for the year PLANO, Texas (January 3, 2019) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported December 2018 sales of 220,910 vehicles, a decrease of 0.9 percent from December 2017 on a volume basis. With the same number of selling days in December 2018 compared to December 2017, sales were down 0.9 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. For the year, TMNA reported sales of 2,426,672 vehicles, a 0.3 percent decrease on a volume basis and down 0.6 percent on a DSR basis. Toyota division posted December sales of 185,386 units, down 1.1 percent on a volume and DSR basis. For the year, Toyota division reported sales of 2,128,362 vehicles, flat on a volume basis and down 0.4 percent on a DSR basis. “What a tremendous finish to our year,” said Jack Hollis, group vice president and general manager, Toyota division. “That sales momentum is carrying over into the new year with the launch of the new RAV4, the best-selling SUV in the U.S., the all-new Corolla, coming to dealerships in March, and the return of the legendary Toyota Supra. We are truly encouraged by what should be an incredible 2019.” Lexus posted December sales of 35,524 vehicles, up 0.2 percent on a volume and a DSR basis. For the year, Lexus sales of 298,310 vehicles were down 2.2 percent on a volume basis and down 2.6 percent on a DSR basis. “Lexus finished 2018 strong with support throughout the year from a host of new product launches, including the all new flagship LS, the new RXL and the new ES,” said David Christ, group vice president and general manager of Lexus Division. “In 2019, in the early part of the year, we look forward to the launch of the UX and UX hybrid and in select markets the UX Lexus Complete Lease.” December 2018 Highlights Toyota is the number one retail selling brand for seven consecutive years TMNA, Toyota and Lexus divisions post best-ever light truck sales for December, quarter and year Camry posted sales of 29,093 units; top-selling car in the segment for 2018 Corolla posted sales of 25,439 units TMNA light trucks up 8.0 percent; a best-ever December, quarter and year RAV4 sales up 18.8 percent; a best-ever December, quarter and year with more than 427,170 units, a 4.8 percent increase annually 4Runner sales increased 11.3 percent; a best-ever December, quarter and year Highlander sales increased 9.9 percent for December; posted best-ever year up 13.3 percent C-HR sales increased 11 percent; a best-ever December and quarter Toyota division pickups up 10.7 percent in December Tacoma up 15.1 percent for a best-ever December, quarter and year since introduction; up 24.0 percent for the year Tundra sales increased 3.0 percent in December; up 1.7 percent for the year LS posted sales of 893 units; a best-ever December in four years; a best-ever year in five years ES sales increased by 6.7 percent in December Lexus division Luxury SUVs up 2.1 percent for a best-ever December, quarter and year; up 2.4 percent for the year RX is the best-selling Luxury SUV for 2018 RX posted sales of 13,222 units for December; a best-ever year; up 3.1 percent for the year NX sales increased 18.3 percent; a best-ever December and year; up 4.6 percent for the year NXh posted sales of 1,367 units; a best-ever December and year *Note: Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted raw sales volume TOYOTA U.S. SALES SUMMARY December 2018 -- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE -- 2018 2017 DSR % VOL % 2018 2017 DSR % VOL % TOTAL TOYOTA 220,910 222,985 -0.9 -0.9 2,426,672 2,434,517 -0.6 -0.3 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV 185,386 187,524 -1.1 -1.1 2,128,362 2,129,385 -0.4 0.0 TOTAL LEXUS 35,524 35,461 0.2 0.2 298,310 305,132 -2.6 -2.2 YARIS SD (INCL YAR IA) 1154 1908 -39.5 -39.5 25,269 35,727 -29.5 -29.3 YARIS LIFTBACK 98 203 -51.7 -51.7 1,940 8,653 -77.7 -77.6 TOTAL YARIS 1,252 2,111 -40.7 -40.7 27,209 44,380 -38.9 -38.7 iQ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 xD 0 0 0 0 0 2 -100 -100.0 xB 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0.0 tC 0 6 -100.0 -100.0 2 203 -99.0 -99.0 COROLLA HB (INCL COR IM) 1,646 1,437 14.5 14.5 22,846 20,501 11.1 11.4 COROLLA SEDAN 23,793 18,532 28.4 28.4 280,886 308,695 -9.3 -9.0 TOTAL COROLLA 25,439 19,969 27.4 27.4 303,732 329,196 -8.0 -7.7 86 (INCL FR-S) 295 425 -30.6 -30.6 4,146 6,846 -39.6 -39.4 MIRAI 232 296 -21.6 -21.6 1,700 1,838 -7.8 -7.5 AVALON 2,538 2,427 4.6 4.6 33,580 32,583 2.7 3.1 PRIUS 6,351 9,482 -33.0 -33.0 87,590 108,663 -19.7 -19.4 CAMRY 29,093 43,331 -32.9 -32.9 343,439 387,081 -11.6 -11.3 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. CAR 65,202 78,047 -16.5 -16.5 801,401 910,792 -12.3 -12 CT 0 9 -100 -100 4 4,690 -99.9 -99.9 IS 2,193 2,777 -21.0 -21.0 22,927 26,482 -13.7 -13.4 RC 341 686 -50.3 -50.3 3,358 7,363 -54.5 -54.4 ES 5,385 5,047 6.7 6.7 48,484 51,398 -6.0 -5.7 GS 587 916 -35.9 -35.9 6,604 7,773 -15.3 -15.0 LS 893 306 191.8 191.8 9,302 4,094 126.5 127.2 LC 152 290 -48 -48 1,979 2487 -21 -20 LFA 0 0 0 0 2 3 -34 -33 TOTAL LEXUS CAR 9,551 10,031 -4.8 -4.8 92,660 104,290 -11.4 -11.2 TOTAL TOYOTA CAR 74,753 88,078 -15.1 -15.1 894,061 1,015,082 -12.2 -11.9 SIENNA 6,719 8,941 -24.9 -24.9 87,672 111,489 -21.6 -21.4 C-HR 4,297 3866 11 11 49,642 25755 92.1 92.7 RAV4 38,669 32,542 18.8 18.8 427,170 407,594 4.5 4.8 FJ CRUISER 0 0 0 0 3 4 -25.2 -25 VENZA 8 0 0 0 9 14 -36 -36 HIGHLANDER 23,125 21,041 9.9 9.9 244,511 215,775 12.9 13.3 4RUNNER 13,309 11,954 11.3 11.3 139,694 128,296 8.5 8.9 SEQUOIA 1,131 1,152 -1.8 -1.8 11,121 12,156 -8.8 -8.5 LAND CRUISER 179 390 -54.1 -54.1 3,222 3,100 3.6 3.9 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. SUV 80,718 70,945 13.8 13.8 875,372 792,694 10.1 10.4 TACOMA 21,531 18,705 15.1 15.1 245,659 198,125 23.6 24.0 TUNDRA 11,216 10,886 3.0 3.0 118,258 116,285 1.4 1.7 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PICKUP 32,747 29,591 10.7 10.7 363,917 314,410 15.4 15.7 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. TRUCK 120,184 109,477 9.8 9.8 1,326,961 1,218,593 8.5 8.9 UX 453 0 0.0 0.0 453 0 0.0 0.0 NX 8,764 7,410 18.3 18.3 62,079 59,341 4.3 4.6 RX 13,222 13,951 -5.2 -5.2 111,641 108,307 2.7 3.1 GX 3,322 3325 -0.1 -0.1 26,724 27,190 -2.0 -1.7 LX 212 744 -71.5 -71.5 4,753 6,004 -21.1 -20.8 TOTAL LEXUS TRUCK 25,973 25,430 2.1 2.1 205,650 200,842 2.1 2.4 TOTAL TOYOTA TRUCK 145,727 134,907 8 8 1,532,181 1,419,435 7.6 7.9 Selling Days 26 26 307 306 DSR = Daily Selling Rate *NA Built Vehicles TOYOTA U.S. SALES SUMMARY December, 2018 -- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE -- 2018 2017 DSR % VOL % 2018 2017 DSR % VOL % COROLLA 23,791 18,532 28.4 28.4 280,884 308,695 -9.3 -9.0 CAMRY 28,892 35,144 -17.8 -17.8 327,883 346,864 -5.8 -5.5 AVALON 2,538 2,427 4.6 4.6 33,580 32,583 2.7 3.1 YARIS IA (INCL SCI IA) 1,154 1,908 -39.5 -39.5 25,269 35,727 -29.5 -29.3 RAV4 14,901 13,317 11.9 11.9 174,090 188,911 -8.1 -7.8 VENZA 8 0 0.0 0.0 9 14 -35.9 -35.7 HIGHLANDER 23,124 21,041 9.9 9.9 244,510 215,775 12.9 13.3 SIENNA 6,719 8,941 -24.9 -24.9 87,672 111,489 -21.6 -21.4 SEQUOIA 1,131 1,152 -1.8 -1.8 11,121 12,156 -8.8 -8.5 TACOMA 21,531 18,705 15.1 15.1 245,659 198,125 23.6 24.0 TUNDRA 11,216 10,886 3.0 3.0 118,258 116,285 1.4 1.7 ES 4,224 4,414 -4.3 -4.3 41,199 41,626 -1.3 -1.0 RX 9,962 13,585 -26.7 -26.7 83,331 102,606 -19.0 -18.8 TOTAL 149,191 150,052 -0.6 -0.6 1,673,465 1,710,856 -2.5 -2.2 N.A VEHICLES % OF TOTAL 67.7% 67.3% 69.0% 70.3% TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 8,827 20,036 -55.9 -55.9 133,785 186,923 -28.7 -28.4 LEXUS IMPORT CAR 5,327 5,617 -5.2 -5.2 51,461 62,664 -18.1 -17.9 TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT CARS 56,375 58,011 -2.8 -2.8 667,616 723,869 -8.1 -7.8 LEXUS NA BUILT CARS 4,224 4,414 -4.3 -4.3 41,199 41,626 -1.3 -1.0 TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 74,753 88,078 -15.1 -15.1 894,061 1,015,082 -12.2 -11.9 TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT TRUCK 41,554 35,435 17.3 17.3 445,642 375,838 18.2 18.6 LEXUS IMPORT TRUCK 16,011 11,845 35.2 35.2 122,319 98,236 24.1 24.5 TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT TRUCK 78,630 74,042 6.2 6.2 881,319 842,755 4.2 4.6 LEXUS NA BUILT TRUCK 9,962 13,585 -26.7 -26.7 83,331 102,606 -19.0 -18.8 TOTAL TOYOTA TRUCK 145,727 134,907 8.0 8.0 1,532,181 1,419,435 7.6 7.9 Selling Days 26 26 307 306 TOYOTA U.S. HYBRID SALES SUMMARY December, 2018 -- Current Month -- -- Calendar Year To Date -- 2018 2017 DSR % 2018 2017 DSR % Toyota Prius Sedan 3,111 5,401 -42.4% 49,534 65,631 -24.8% Toyota Prius V(only) 1 707 -99.9% 2,062 9,680 -78.8% Toyota Prius C(only) 480 954 -49.7% 8,399 12,415 -32.6% Toyota Prius PRIME(only) 2,759 2,420 14.0% 27,595 20,937 31.4% Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 3,236 4,846 -33.2% 48,124 50,559 -5.1% Lexus NX Hybrid 1367 731 87.0% 9,062 3,293 174.3% Lexus RX Hybrid 2,179 967 125.3% 15,656 8,568 82.1%