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American Honda Posts March Sales Increase as Balanced Sales of Cars and Trucks Propel Honda and Acura Apr 3, 2018 Honda brand sets new March record for total sales, rising 2.6% AHM trucks set new March sales record with an increase of 7% Honda brand truck sales jump 7% for best March sales Acura TLX leaps 43% for best ever March sales; RDX gains 17% Honda Sales Highlights Honda found fresh momentum with a new total vehicle sales record in March as Accord continued to gain ground, Civic set a new record, and light trucks set several new benchmarks. Honda brand sales set a new March record, gaining 2.6% on sales of 128,855 Accord sales topped 24,000 for the month, moving up vs. last month while competing in a declining segment dominated by heavy incentives. Pilot jumped 42.4% on sales of 14,158; Odyssey rose 27.8% on sales of 9,873. HR-V had its best-ever March, rising 1.3% on sales of 7,753 vehicles. Civic gained 3.4% on sales of 32,584 units. Acura Sales Highlights Acura brand sales gained sharply in March, rising 15.7% as sedans enjoyed major gains, fueled primarily by record TLX sales and a strong month for RDX. Total Acura car sales were up 35.2% in March, while trucks gained 6.4% for the month. TLX starred for Acura, posting record March sales of 4,014, up 42.6% vs. March 2017. The sporty V6 A-Spec model has sparked new interest in TLX, as a new 4-cyl. A-Spec model enters the market today. RDX sales also were robust in March, up 16.7% on sales of 4,398 units as the brand looks ahead to an all-new 2019 RDX this summer.

Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 18.9% (12,918 Vehicles Sold This Month, 31,251 Vehicles Sold This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 11.3% (54,871 Vehicles Sold This Month, 144,250 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 6.2% (11,766 Vehicles Sold This Month, 29,147 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mazda North American Operations - Up 4.9% (24,549 Vehicles Sold This Month, 69,071 Vehicles Sold This Year) Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 3.6% (4,479 Vehicles Sold This Month, 12,718 Vehicles Sold This Year) BMW Group U.S. - Up 3.5% (36,002 Vehicles Sold This Month, 81,933 Vehicles Sold This Year) Nissan North America - Up 3.2% (168,832 Vehicles Sold This Month, 416,891 Vehicles Sold This Year) Volkswagen of America - Up 2.68% (27,635 Vehicles Sold This Month, 76,290 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 2% (32,352 Vehicles Sold This Month, 87,635 Vehicles Sold This Year) Audi of America - Up 1.7% (18,705 Vehicles Sold This Month, 45,647 Vehicles Sold This Year) General Motors Co. - Up 1.6% (256,224 Vehicles Sold This Month, 689,521 Vehicles Sold This Year) American Honda Motor Co. - Down 0.7% (137,227 Vehicles Sold This Month, 365,293 Vehicles Sold This Year) Toyota Motor Sales - Down 2.1% (215,224 Vehicles Sold This Month, 532,611 Vehicles Sold This Year) FCA US LLC - Down 5% (190,254 Vehicles Sold This Month, 510,798 Vehicles Sold This Year) Ford Motor Company - Down 7.2% (236,250 Vehicles Sold This Month, 617,302 Vehicles Sold This Year) Hyundai Motor America - Down 8% (69,265 Vehicles Sold This Month, 168,792 Vehicles Sold This Year) Kia Motors America - Down 15% (49,429 Vehicles Sold This Month, 127,728 Vehicles Sold This Year) Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Down 21.9% (5,357 Vehicles Sold This Month, 13,479 Vehicles Sold This Year) Brands: Acura - Down 21.2% (11,696 Vehicles Sold This Month, 31,762 Vehicles Sold This Year) Alfa Romeo - Up 1,191% (555 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,106 Vehicles Sold This Year) Audi - Up 1.7% (18,705 Vehicles Sold This Month, 45,647 Vehicles Sold This Year) BMW - Up 3.3% (31,015 Vehicles Sold This Month, 71,682 Vehicles Sold This Year) Buick - Up 15.1% (20,957 Vehicles Sold This Month, 50,205 Vehicles Sold This Year) Cadillac - Down 1.5% (12,861 Vehicles Sold This Month, 33,982 Vehicles Sold This Year) Chevrolet - Down 2.2% (172,458 Vehicles Sold This Month, 471,723 Vehicles Sold This Year) Chrysler - Down 33% (16,969 Vehicles Sold This Month, 47,706 Vehicles Sold This Year) Dodge - Up 10% (50,076 Vehicles Sold This Month, 134,063 Vehicles Sold This Year) Fiat - Down 5% (2,922 Vehicles Sold This Month, 7,231 Vehicles Sold This Year) Ford - Down 7.5% (226,696 Vehicles Sold This Month, 590,219 Vehicles Sold This Year) Genesis - N/A (1,755 Vehicles Sold This Month, 5,155 Vehicles Sold This Year) GMC - Up 12% (49,948 Vehicles Sold This Month, 133,611 Vehicles Sold This Year) Honda - Up 1.8% (125,531 Vehicles Sold This Month, 333,531 Vehicles Sold This Year) Hyundai - Down 10.4% (67,510 Vehicles Sold This Month, 163,637 Vehicles Sold This Year) Infiniti - Up 32.6% (18,266 Vehicles Sold This Month, 43,561 Vehicles Sold This Year) Jaguar - Up 132.2% (4,953 Vehicles Sold This Month, 11,376 Vehicles Sold This Year) Jeep - Down 11% (67,983 Vehicles Sold This Month, 188,743 Vehicles Sold This Year) Kia - Down 15% (49,429 Vehicles Sold This Month, 127,728 Vehicles Sold This Year) Land Rover - Down 8.8% (7,965 Vehicles Sold This Month, 19,875 Vehicles Sold This Year) Lexus - Down 7.5% (27,935 Vehicles Sold This Month, 61,845 Vehicles Sold This Year) Lincoln - Down 1.4% (9,554 Vehicles Sold This Month, 27,083 Vehicles Sold This Year) Maserati - Up 32% (1,312 Vehicles Sold This Month, 3,288 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mazda - Up 4.9% (24,549 Vehicles Sold This Month, 69,071 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mercedes-Benz - Up 3.3% (29,092 Vehicles Sold This Month, 79,141 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mercedes-Benz Vans - Down 6.5% (2,871 Vehicles Sold This Month, 7,433 Vehicles Sold This Year) MINI - Up 4.7% (4,987 Vehicles Sold This Month, 10,251 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mitsubishi - Up 6.2% (11,766 Vehicles Sold This Month, 29,147 Vehicles Sold This Year) Nissan - Up 0.5% (150,566 Vehicles Sold This Month, 373,330 Vehicles Sold This Year) Porsche - Up 3.6% (4,479 Vehicles Sold This Month, 12,718 Vehicles Sold This Year) Ram Trucks - Up 6% (51,749 Vehicles Sold This Month, 132,579 Vehicles Sold This Year) Smart - Down 18.8% (389 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,061 Vehicles Sold This Year) Subaru - Up 11.3% (54,871 Vehicles Sold This Month, 144,250 Vehicles Sold This Year) Toyota - Down 1.2% (187,289 Vehicles Sold This Month, 470,766 Vehicles Sold This Year) Volkswagen - Up 2.68% (27,635 Vehicles Sold This Month, 76,290 Vehicles Sold This Year) Volvo - Down 21.9% (5,357 Vehicles Sold This Month, 13,479 Vehicles Sold This Year) View full article

American Honda Nets New March Sales Records Apr 3, 2017 - TORRANCE, Calif. American Honda trucks have best-ever March sales. rising 8.4 percent Honda Division trucks also set new March record with a 12.6 percent gain Honda CR-V sails past previous March best with a 23 percent increase Honda HR-V continues record pace, gaining 19.6 percent for the month Acura MDX sales rise 1.3 percent in March ahead of new Sport Hybrid model launch American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported total March sales of 137,227 Honda and Acura vehicles, a decrease of 0.7 percent over March 2016. Honda Division was up 1.8 percent on sales of 125,531 units while Honda trucks set a new March record, gaining 12.6 percent on sales of 61,975. Acura Division sales were down 21.2 percent in March, on sales of 11,696 vehicles. Honda Led by trucks with a record month and bolstered by resilient car sales, Honda Division gained 1.8 percent in March. CR-V and HR-V continued their hot streaks, both blowing double-digit holes in their own March records while Ridgeline also made a notable contribution. On the passenger car side, Fit was up 6.1 percent while Civic topped 31,000 sales. Accord posted a strong March with 26,824 new buyers. Honda trucks had best ever March sales, gaining 12.6 percent on sales of 61,975 CR-V led truck gains with a March record of 32,872 vehicles, up 23 percent HR-V set a new March record, rising 19.6 percent on sales of 7,653 Ridgeline sales surpassed 3,700 units in March With another strong month of nearly 32,000 in sales, Civic was easily the best-selling passenger car in America on a retail basis in the first quarter of 2017 "Many automakers are looking for signs of market stability as consumers continue to head towards trucks and SUVs," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. "But cars are still a compelling choice for many, especially when you have the right formula. Civic is a great example." Acura Strong sales of Acura trucks in March continued to set the pace for the Acura brand, even as the company prepared to launch the MDX Sport Hybrid—the third and newest installment of the brand’s high-performance Sport Hybrid technology—along with the Acura NSX supercar and RLX Sport Hybrid model. The new MDX is the latest salvo in the evolving Acura lineup prioritizing performance through both powertrain and design. And on April 11, a refreshed and significantly enhanced 2018 TLX will be revealed in New York, bringing the Acura Precision Concept-inspired design language to the sedan lineup. MDX sales totaled 4,141 units in March, up 1.3 percent over 2016 "With the Acura MDX already posting strong sales in the luxury SUV segment, the new MDX Sport Hybrid adds a new performance dimension to provide greater market visibility of our performance hybrid technology and greater purchase consideration for Acura products," said Jon Ikeda, vice president & general manager of the Acura division. American Honda Vehicle Sales for March 2017 Month-to-Date Year-to-Date March 2017 March 2016 DSR** % Change MoM % Change March 2017 March 2016 DSR** % Change YoY % Change American Honda Total 137,227 138,221 -0.7% -0.7% 365,293 357,703 2.1% 2.1% Total Car Sales 67,342 73,768 -8.7% -8.7% 173,606 190,100 -8.7% -8.7% Total Truck Sales 69,885 64,453 8.4% 8.4% 191,687 167,603 14.4% 14.4% Honda Total Car Sales 63,556 68,314 -7.0% -7.0% 163,800 176,393 -7.1% -7.1% Honda Total Truck Sales 61,975 55,055 12.6% 12.6% 169,731 143,435 18.3% 18.3% Acura Total Car Sales 3,786 5,454 -30.6% -30.6% 9,806 13,707 -28.5% -28.5% Acura Total Truck Sales 7,910 9,398 -15.8% -15.8% 21,956 24,168 -9.2% -9.2% Total Domestic Car Sales 54,063 69,038 -21.7% -21.7% 139,999 178,977 -21.8% -21.8% Honda Division 50,387 63,716 -20.9% -20.9% 130,486 165,603 -21.2% -21.2% Acura Division 3,676 5,322 -30.9% -30.9% 9,513 13,374 -28.9% -28.9% Total Domestic Truck Sales 69,885 64,453 8.4% 8.4% 191,687 167,603 14.4% 14.4% Honda Division 61,975 55,055 12.6% 12.6% 169,731 143,435 18.3% 18.3% Acura Division 7,910 9,398 -15.8% -15.8% 21,956 24,168 -9.2% -9.2% Total Import Car Sales 13,279 4,730 180.7% 180.7% 33,607 11,123 202.1% 202.1% Honda Division 13,169 4,598 186.4% 186.4% 33,314 10,790 208.7% 208.7% Acura Division 110 132 -16.7% -16.7% 293 333 -12.0% -12.0% Total Import Truck Sales 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0.0% Honda Division 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0.0% Acura Division 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0.0% MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION Honda Division Total 125,531 123,369 1.8% 1.8% 333,531 319,828 4.3% 4.3% * ACCORD 26,824 30,523 -12.1% -12.1% 69,815 77,073 -9.4% -9.4% * CIVIC 31,520 32,855 -4.1% -4.1% 81,654 87,303 -6.5% -6.5% CLARITY FCV 23 0 0.0% 0.0% 92 0 0.0% 0.0% CR-Z 129 163 -20.9% -20.9% 336 483 -30.4% -30.4% * FIT 5,060 4,771 6.1% 6.1% 11,902 11,513 3.4% 3.4% INSIGHT 0 2 -100.0% -100.0% 1 21 -95.2% -95.2% CROSSTOUR 0 110 -100.0% -100.0% 3 566 -99.5% -99.5% * CR-V 32,872 26,730 23.0% 23.0% 94,057 71,188 32.1% 32.1% HR-V 7,653 6,398 19.6% 19.6% 19,696 15,515 26.9% 26.9% ODYSSEY 7,727 11,224 -31.2% -31.2% 21,027 27,439 -23.4% -23.4% PILOT 9,945 10,593 -6.1% -6.1% 25,224 28,726 -12.2% -12.2% RIDGELINE 3,778 0 0.0% 0.0% 9,724 1 972,300.0% 972,300.0% *** Memo: Accord FHEV 1,843 51 3,513.7% 3,513.7% 5,421 190 2,753.2% 2,753.2% Memo: Civic Hybrid 15 166 -91.0% -91.0% 39 470 -91.7% -91.7% Acura Division Total 11,696 14,852 -21.2% -21.2% 31,762 37,875 -16.1% -16.1% ILX 824 1,554 -47.0% -47.0% 2,256 4,287 -47.4% -47.4% NSX 37 0 0.0% 0.0% 133 0 0.0% 0.0% RLX 110 130 -15.4% -15.4% 293 331 -11.5% -11.5% TLX 2,815 3,768 -25.3% -25.3% 7,124 9,087 -21.6% -21.6% TSX 0 2 -100.0% -100.0% 0 2 -100.0% -100.0% MDX 4,141 4,088 1.3% 1.3% 10,956 11,956 -8.4% -8.4% RDX 3,769 5,310 -29.0% -29.0% 11,000 12,212 -9.9% -9.9% *** Memo: RLX Hybrid 30 19 57.9% 57.9% 68 49 38.8% 38.8% Memo: TSX Wagon 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0.0% Selling Days 27 27 75 75 **** Hybrid 2,054 401 412.2% 412.2% 5,998 1,213 394.5% 394.5% * 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, MDX Sport Hybrid and NSX

Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 28.8% (10,866 Vehicles Sold This Month, 25,802 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Up 15.9% (6,857 Vehicles Sold This Month, 16,361 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 13.5% (11,078 Vehicles Sold This Month, 25,212 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan North America - Up 12.7% (163,559 Vehicles Sold This Month, 400,204 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi of America - Up 9.5% (4,251 Vehicles Sold This Month, 11,331 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) American Honda Motor Co. - Up 9.4% (138,221 Vehicles Sold This Month, 357,703 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) FCA US LLC - Up 8% (213,187 Vehicles Sold This Month, 551,103 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford Motor Company - Up 8% (254,711 Vehicles Sold This Month, 645,626 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) General Motors Co. - Up 0.9% (252,128 Vehicles Sold This Month, 683,698 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 0.7% (4,323 Vehicles Sold This Month, 12,238 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai Motor America - Up 0.4% (75,310 Vehicles Sold This Month, 173,330 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 0.4% (49,285 Vehicles Sold This Month, 132,397 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Maserati North America, Inc. - Up 0.1% (997 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,250 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia Motors America - Down 0.8% (58,279 Vehicles Sold This Month, 146,321 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota Motor Sales - Down 2.7% (219,842 Vehicles Sold This Month, 569,079 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Down 3.6% (31,715 Vehicles Sold This Month, 683,698 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen of America - Down 12.53% (26,914 Vehicles Sold This Month, 69,314 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW Group U.S. - Down 13.3% (34,795 Vehicles Sold This Month, 81,452 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda North American Operations - Down 27.2% (23,396 Vehicles Sold This Month, 64,643 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Brands: Acura - Up 1.2% (14,852 Vehicles Sold This Month, 37,875 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Alfa Romeo - N/A (53 Vehicles Sold This Month, 169 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi - Up 9.5% (4,251 Vehicles Sold This Month, 11,331 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW - Down 12.5% (30,033 Vehicles Sold This Month, 70,613 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Buick - Down 11.3% (18,207 Vehicles Sold This Month, 54,287 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Cadillac - Down 5.1% (13,053 Vehicles Sold This Month, 35,633 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chevrolet - Up 1.4% (176,283 Vehicles Sold This Month, 472,730 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chrysler - Down 13% (26,236 Vehicles Sold This Month, 65,506 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Dodge - Up 11% (51,149 Vehicles Sold This Month, 140,509 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Fiat - Down 24% (3,422 Vehicles Sold This Month, 9,009 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford - Up 7.8% (245,022 Vehicles Sold This Month, 620,721 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) GMC - Up 6.9% (44,585 Vehicles Sold This Month, 121,048 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Honda - Up 10.5% (123,369 Vehicles Sold This Month, 319,828 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai - Up 0.4% (75,310 Vehicles Sold This Month, 173,330 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Infiniti - Up 10% (13,775 Vehicles Sold This Month, 32,660 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar - Up 28.5% (2,133 Vehicles Sold This Month, 4,997 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jeep - Up 15% (82,337 Vehicles Sold This Month, 209,597 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia - Down 0.8% (58,279 Vehicles Sold This Month, 146,321 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Land Rover - Up 28.8% (8,733 Vehicles Sold This Month, 20,805 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lexus - Down 2.8% (30,198 Vehicles Sold This Month, 74,221 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lincoln - Up 11.4% (9,698 Vehicles Sold This Month, 24,905 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Maserati - Up 0.1% (997 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,250 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda - Down 27.2% (23,396 Vehicles Sold This Month, 64,643 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz - Down 5.9% (28,164 Vehicles Sold This Month, 75,769 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) MINI - Down 18.3% (4,762 Vehicles Sold This Month, 10,839 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi - Up 13.5% (11,078 Vehicles Sold This Month, 25,212 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan - Up 13% (148,784 Vehicles Sold This Month, 367,544 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche - Up 0.7% (4,323 Vehicles Sold This Month, 12,238 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ram - Up 11% (49,990 Vehicles Sold This Month, 126,313 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Smart - Down 17.8% (479 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,300 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Sprinter Vans - Up 29.1% (3,072 Vehicles Sold This Month, 7,240 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru - Up 0.4% (49,285 Vehicles Sold This Month, 132,397 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota - Down 2.7% (189,644 Vehicles Sold This Month, 494,858 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen - Down 12.53% (26,914 Vehicles Sold This Month, 69,314 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo - Up 15.9% (6,857 Vehicles Sold This Month, 16,361 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) View full article

Mazda Reports March Sales 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Continues Hot Streak with Its Best March Since 2008 IRVINE, Calif. (April 1, 2016) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported March U.S. sales of 23,396 vehicles, representing a decrease of 27.2 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through March are down 17.2 percent versus last year, with 64,643 vehicles sold. Key March sales notes: The World Car of the Year-winning 2016 MX-5 continues to sell at a brisk pace with a 104.9-percent YOY increase and the best March for MX-5 since 2008. In its seventh full month of sales, Mazda CX-3 enjoyed its second-best sales month ever with 1,748 units sold. With class-leading EPA-estimated fuel economy and a starting MSRP of $31,520, the all-new. 2016 CX-9 three-row crossover SUV is set to go on sale early this summer. Inventory for outgoing 2015 CX-9 vehicles is nearly sold out across the U.S. Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) March sales of 3,523 vehicles, down 11 percent YOY. Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported March sales of 4,055 vehicles, down 8.0 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales for MMdM are up 12.0 percent with 14,044 vehicles sold. Month-To-Date Year-To-Date March March % % MTD March March % % YTD 2016 2015 Change DSR 2016 2015 Change DSR Mazda2 – 36 (100.0)% (100.0)% – 228 (100.0)% (100.0)% Mazda3 7,307 10,534 (30.6)% (35.% 22,133 27,304 (18.9)% (18.9)% Mazda5 75 1,063 (92.9)% (93.5)% 205 4,003 (94.9)% (94.9)% Mazda6 4,094 7,568 (45.9)% (49.9)% 10,283 16,398 (37.3)% (37.3)% MX-5 Miata 1,090 532 104.9% 89.7% 2,409 1,381 74.4% 74.4% CX-3 1,748 – N/A N/A 4,916 – N/A N/A CX-5 8,965 10,899 (17.7)% (23.% 23,607 24,293 (2.% (2.% CX-9 117 1,489 (92.1)% (92.7)% 1,090 4,435 (75.4)% (75.4)% Total Vehicles CARS 12,566 19,733 (36.3)% (41.0)% 35,030 49,314 (29.0)% (29.0)% TRUCKS 10,830 12,388 (12.6)% (19.1)% 29,613 28,728 3.1% 3.1% TOTAL 23,396 32,121 (27.2)% (32.6)% 64,643 78,042 (17.2)% (17.2)% Selling Days 27 25 75 75

BMW Group U.S. Reports March 2016 Sales BMW brand sales decrease 12.5 percent MINI brand sales decrease 18.3 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 1, 2016… Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 12.5 percent in March for a total of 30,033 compared to 34,310 vehicles sold in March, 2015. Year-to-date, BMW brand is down 10.0 percent on sales of 70,613 compared to 78,492 sold in the first three months of 2015. Of particular note in March, were strong increases in the sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles, in particular the BMW X1 and the BMW X3. The popular new BMW 7 Series continues its sales success, increasing by 16.1 percent over March 2015. “It’s been a tumultuous first quarter of the year for business in the U.S. with plenty of volatility even in the premium vehicle segment,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “The desire for premium Sports Activity Vehicles continues accelerating at a strong pace in the U.S. and I’m very pleased that our SAV plant in South Carolina will make another production increase in the months ahead to help us satisfy the ever-growing demand for our X models.” BMW Group Sales In total, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported March sales of 34,795 vehicles, a decrease of 13.3 percent from the 40,139 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales are down 10.8 percent on sales of 81,452 in the first three months of 2016 compared to 91,269 in the same period in 2015. MINI Brand Sales For March, MINI USA reported 4,762 automobiles sold, a decrease of 18.3 percent from the 5,829 sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI USA reported a total of 10,839 automobiles sold, a decrease of 15.2 percent from 12,777 automobiles sold in the first three months of 2015.

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS MARCH 2016 SALES RESULTS March sales totaled 26,914 units Tiguan delivered 3,519 units, a 53 percent increase, marking the best March ever for the vehicle. Herndon, VA — (April 1, 2016) Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 26,914 units delivered in March 2016. The Tiguan produced the best March results on record for the vehicle with 3,519 vehicles delivered, a 53 percent increase over March 2015. “We are pleased with the continued strong performance of the Tiguan,” said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America. “While overall sales saw a decline for the month, Volkswagen dealers improved in terms of retail business.” In March, Volkswagen debuted the next member of the Golf family with the U.S. production version of the all-wheel-drive Golf Alltrack. The Golf Alltrack, which goes on sale in the Fall as a 2017 model, is based on the Golf SportWagen and includes 4MOTION® all-wheel drive, body cladding, additional ground clearance, and “Off-Road Mode” which adds hill descent control and optimizes traction control. Deliveries of the Golf family totaled 4,495 vehicles in March. March 2016 Sales March 16 March 15 Yr/Yr% change March 16 YTD March 15 YTD Yr/Yr% change Golf 1,069 1,869 -42.8% 2,942 5,559 -47.1% GTI 1,968 1,997 -1.5% 5,097 5,754 -11.4% Golf R 404 478 -15.5% 1,173 840 39.6% e-Golf 86 195 -55.9% 612 506 20.9% Golf SportWagen 968 104 830.8% 2,309 104 2120.2% Total Golf Family 4,495 4,643 -3.2% 12,133 12,763 -4.9% Jetta Sedan 10,472 11,005 -4.8% 28,022 29,544 -5.2% Jetta SportWagen * (now Golf SportWagen) (1) 578 n/a 1 1,819 n/a Total Jetta 10,471 11,583 -9.6% 28,023 31,363 -10.6% Beetle Coupe 786 1,328 -40.8% 2,003 3,487 -42.6% Beetle Convertible 682 1,116 -38.9% 1,316 2,248 -41.5% Total Beetle 1,468 2,444 -39.9% 3,319 5,735 -42.1% Eos 109 213 -48.8% 342 487 -29.8% Passat 6,097 7,794 -21.8% 14,063 20,408 -31.1% CC 361 513 -29.6% 991 1,461 -32.2% Tiguan 3,519 2,300 53.0% 9,292 5,592 66.2% Touareg 394 535 -26.4% 1,151 1,430 -19.5% TOTAL 26,914 30,025 -10.36% 69,314 79,239 -12.53%

FORD POSTS BEST MARCH U.S. SALES IN 10 YEARS, BEST FIRST-QUARTER RESULTS SINCE 2006 Ford Motor Company U.S. sales of 254,711 vehicles for March up 8 percent versus last year; first quarter sales total 645,626 vehicles – up 9 percent Ford brand SUVs reach best first quarter sales start in company history, best March sales since 2001 – March Edge sales up 49 percent, Escape grows 8 percent and Explorer gains 4 percent Ford F-Series sales up 9 percent, for best March and first quarter start in a decade; commercial vans produce best March sales in 38 years, led by record Transit sales Lincoln sales grew 11 percent, thanks to the brand’s best March performance for sport utility vehicles since 2001; Lincoln brand SUVs up 27 percent in first quarter DEARBORN, Mich., April 1, 2016 – Ford Motor Company sold 254,711 vehicles in the U.S. in March – an 8 percent gain versus a year ago – while first quarter sales of 645,626 vehicles were up 9 percent. This represents the company’s best sales performance for March and first quarter since 2006. Total Ford brand SUVs are off to their best start in company history, with first quarter total sales of 188,100 – up 15 percent versus a year ago. March SUV sales also were up 13 percent with 72,872 SUVs sold, marking the best March performance in 15 years. For the month, Edge was up 49 percent, Escape was up 8 percent and Explorer was up 4 percent. F-Series sales exceeded 70,000 in March, with 73,884 trucks sold. 2007 is the last time F-Series broke the 70,000 mark this early in the year. F-Series sales rose 9 percent versus last year, marking their best March performance since 2006. For the quarter, F-Series sales totaled 186,121 – up 5 percent. "Customers continue buying high-end SUVs and trucks, helping the Ford brand increase its average transaction prices by more than $1,600 per vehicle in March – nearly double the industry average,” said Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “We have been seeing solid sales momentum in the first quarter across our entire portfolio, with car, SUV and truck sales up across the board." Cars were up 1 percent, SUVs grew 16 percent and trucks rose 9 percent to start the year. Commercial van sales also rose in the first quarter totaling 58,738 vehicles, representing a 22 percent increase versus a year ago. Commercial van sales for the month tallied 24,330 vehicles for America’s top-selling commercial vehicle brand, fueled by Transit, up 53 percent, with 14,895 sales – Ford’s best commercial van month in 38 years. With 36,022 vans sold in first quarter, Transit van sales are up 57 percent to start the year. Lincoln sales were up 11 percent in March, while average transaction prices for the brand were up more than $2,100 – almost four times the rate of growth of the overall luxury segment. Much of the growth came from 6,428 Lincoln SUV sales – a 28 percent gain. First-quarter Lincoln SUV sales increased 27 percent, marking Lincoln SUVs best sales performance for March and the first quarter since 2001.

Hyundai Motor America Sets All-Time Monthly Sales Record Sonata and Genesis Sedan see best month ever Best CPO month ever FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today reported its best month ever, selling 75,310 units in March. This also marks the company's best first quarter in its history. "Sales of our all-new compact crossover Tucson and award-winning Sonata continued at a brisk pace through the end of the first quarter," said Derrick Hatami, vice president of national sales for Hyundai Motor America. Tucson sales were up 85 percent for the month, while Sonata sales spiked 57 percent, setting an all-time record with 28,778 units sold. Genesis sedan had its best month ever as well with sales of 3,197, up 32 percent. Sales of Certified Pre-Owned units were up 13 percent for the month and set an all-time record with 9,707 units. CARLINE MAR/2016 MAR/2015 CY/2016 CY/2015 ACCENT 7,879 7,494 17,826 16,799 SONATA 28,778 18,340 61,457 44,690 ELANTRA 17,505 28,794 39,363 56,742 SANTA FE 6,546 9,895 17,217 26,406 AZERA 508 616 1,355 1,957 TUCSON 7,830 4,222 20,384 11,127 VELOSTER 2,342 2,380 6,466 5,237 GENESIS 3,762 3,064 8,645 8,430 EQUUS 160 214 617 641 TOTAL 75,310 75,019 173,330 172,029

Volvo Posts Nine Months of Consecutive Double Digit Sales Growth Records Best March Since 2008 ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (April 1, 2016) - Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 6,857 vehicles, a 15.9 percent increase versus March 2015. The ninth month of double digit growth was led by the award winning XC90 luxury SUV with 3,000 vehicles sold. Year-to-date sales are up 19.2 percent. “Our sales streak is certainly something we are proud of, led by the acclaimed XC90,” said Lex Kerssemakers, President and CEO of Volvo Car USA. “We just started taking pre-orders for the S90 luxury sedan, which we will arrive in dealerships this summer. Along with this, we launched the S90 concierge program to give our customers a personal contact throughout the purchase process.” Volvo is implementing a sweeping $11 billion transformation plan that has involved the development of its own modular vehicle architecture, a new engine range, global manufacturing capability, a completely renewed product range and world leading developments in safety, autonomous driving and connectivity. Models March 2016 March 2015 % Year To Date 2016 Year To Date 2015 % S60 1,210 1,970 -38.6 % 2,488 4,544 -45.2 % S60 CC 67 0 100.0 % 147 0 100.0 % S80 62 90 -31.1 % 146 372 -60.8 % V60 328 590 -44.4 % 727 1,221 -40.5 % V60 CC 171 225 -24.0 % 401 323 24.1 % XC60 1,599 2,464 -35.1 % 3,646 5,935 -38.6 % XC70 420 563 -25.4 % 959 1,209 -20.7 % XC90 0 13 - - 111 - All-New XC90 3,000 0 100.0 % 7,847 0 100.0 % C70 0 1 - - 7 - Total 6,857 5,916 15.9 % 16,361 13,722 19.2 % * I, II, III etc shows which generation the car model belongs to.

Porsche Reports March Sales U.S. Porsche dealers sell 4,323 vehicles in March ATLANTA, April 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor in the United States of Porsche 918 Spyder, 911, Boxster and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up, today announced March 2016 sales of 4,323 vehicles. This yields first quarter growth of 7.1 percent in comparison to the same period in 2015. "It is exciting to report our record March sales supported by strong two-door sports car deliveries," Klaus Zellmer, President and Chief Executive Officer of PCNA, commented. "The 911, Boxster and Cayman all performed extremely well." In March, the 911 model range experienced growth of 12.2 percent over the same month last year. Boxster and Cayman sales were up 11.2 and 57.4 percent respectively when compared to March 2015. Macan models continue to remain in high demand with 3,604 vehicles sold year-to-date, up 38.6 percent over the first quarter of 2015. Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales in the U.S. were 1,456 for March 2016, an increase of 38.1 percent compared to the same period last year. Model March Sales Year-to-Date 2016 2015 2016 2015 ALL BOXSTER/CAYMAN 633 468 1,494 1,413 ALL 911/918 939 846 2,160 2,579 ALL CAYENNE 1,294 1,364 4,017 3,526 ALL PANAMERA 334 433 963 1,312 ALL MACAN 1,123 1,180 3,604 2,600 GRAND TOTALS 4,323 4,291 12,238 11,430

Subaru Of America, Inc. Reports Record March Sales Record March - monthly sales increase 0.4 percent over March 2015 Best first quarter in Subaru franchise history 52 consecutive months of month-over-month growth Best March ever for Outback and WRX/STI 25 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 32 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record sales for March 2016 totaling 49,285 vehicles, a supply-constrained 0.4 percent gain over March 2015. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 132,397 vehicles, a 0.9 percent gain over the same period in 2015. March marked the 25th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company, as well as the best first quarter in the history of the Subaru franchise. Outback and WRX/STI sales were notably strong as each carline achieved its best March ever.Furthering optimism around the brand, Subaru recently won in three major categories of the Kelley Blue Book KBB.com 2016 Brand Image Awards including Best Overall Brand, Most Trusted Brand and Best Performance Brand. “March marked another sales record, as well as the global debut of the all-new Impreza sedan and 5-door models at the New York International Auto Show,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer for Subaru of America. “Overall, this new Impreza will set a new standard in the compact segment and will provide today’s compact car buyer with exactly what they are looking for in terms of safety, reliability, drivability, connectivity and style.” “We are pleased to continue our string of monthly sales records given our low availability, as well as achieve the best first quarter in Subaru franchise history,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales for Subaru of America. “We continue to see strong demand for Subaru vehicles in the U.S., and our retailers are doing an excellent job supporting our growth.” Carline Mar-16 Mar-15 % Chg Mar-16 Mar-15 % Chg MTD MTD MTD YTD YTD YTD Forester 14,284 14,967 -4.6% 38,427 37,636 2.1% Impreza 5,193 5,364 -3.2% 14,007 15,286 -8.4% WRX/STI 2,737 2,471 10.8% 7,453 7,261 2.6% Legacy 5,551 6,148 -9.7% 14,478 14,371 0.7% Outback 14,122 12,504 12.9% 37,271 35,487 5.0% BRZ 425 495 -14.1% 1,211 1,159 4.5% Crosstrek 6,973 7,162 -2.6% 19,550 20,081 -2.6% TOTAL 49,285 49,111 0.4% 132,397 131,281 0.9%

Strong March Propels Kia Motors America To Best-Ever First Quarter Sales March Total of 58,279 Units Includes All-Time High for the Family of Forte Compact Cars; Year-to-Date Sales up 3.7% IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- With March sales of 58,279 units – including best-ever single month sales for the Forte line of compact cars – Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced a new first quarter record of 146,321 vehicles. The historic January-March performance saw the Forte, Sportage and Sedona nameplates post double digit gains over the same period last year. "After outpacing the industry last year and setting a new all-time annual sales record, Kia has carried its momentum into 2016," said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. "Sell down of the outgoing Sportage exceeded our expectations, and the arrival of the completely redesigned model is the latest reason for customers to discover the 'New Kia' as we continue challenging everything people think they know about this brand." MONTH OF MARCH YEAR-TO-DATE Model 2016 2015 2016 2015 Rio 2,475 2,483 5,366 5,998 Forte 10,406 7,537 23,922 19,508 Optima 11,725 15,485 29,768 36,463 Cadenza 593 783 1,552 1,806 K900 95 88 246 269 Sportage 6,804 5,184 17,467 11,645 Sorento 9,897 10,842 24,693 26,903 Sedona 4,241 3,638 10,231 7,670 Soul 12,043 12,731 33,076 30,838 Total 58,279 58,771 146,321 141,100

Mitsubishi Springs Into March With Best March Sales Since 2007 Total March sales of 11,078 is best since 2007 Mirage posts its biggest sales month since 2001 Outlander continues strong with sales up 33.5 percent CYPRESS, Calif., April 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported its best March sales since 2007 with sales of 11,078, an increase of 13.5 percent over March of 2015. The Mitsubishi Mirage proved to be the big winner for the month with sales totaling 4,113, the vehicle's best sales month since 2001. Total sales for the year through the first quarter of 2016 are 25,212, up 6.0 percent compared to the same period last year. Mirage's sales momentum comes with great timing as the nameplate expands with the offering of the new G4 sedan this spring. "Mirage is on a roll that we expect to continue," said Don Swearingen, MMNA EVP. "The Mirage hatchback and the new 2017 Mirage G4 sedan will form a formidable one-two punch in the subcompact segment." Mitsubishi's three-row crossover utility vehicle, the Outlander, also posted strong sales numbers for the month with 2,156 units sold, up 33.5 percent over March 2015. March YTD 2016 2015 2016 2015 i‐MiEV 1 10 8 15 Mirage 4113 2488 6232 6056 Lancer 1934 2425 5454 6039 Outlander Sport 2874 3226 7698 7887 Outlander 2156 1615 5820 3793 Total 11078 9764 25212 23790

Toyota Motor Sales Reports March 2016 Sales TMS, Toyota, and Lexus divisions set March sales record in light trucks RAV4 up over 15 percent Lexus LUV sales up 9.5 percent TORRANCE, Calif. (April 1, 2016) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported March 2016 sales of 219,842 units, a decrease of 2.7 percent from March 2015 on a volume basis. With two more selling days in March 2016 compared to March 2015, sales were down 9.9 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota division posted March 2016 sales of 189,644 units, down 2.7 percent on a volume basis and 9.9 percent on a DSR basis. "Trucks hauled the industry to see the best March in over a decade," said Bill Fay, Toyota division group vice president and general manager. "For the Toyota division, light trucks, mostly supported by record sales of RAV4 and Highlander, posted best-ever March and first quarter sales." Lexus posted sales of 30,198 units, down 2.8 percent on a volume basis and 10 percent on a DSR basis. “Lexus continues to be well-positioned with our fresh LUV lineup to meet the increasing customer demand for crossover and utility vehicles in the luxury market,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “Our NX posted its best-ever month, and the all new RX posted its best-month since launch. In addition, the new LX was up 45.7 percent” March 2016 Highlights: Camry posts sales of nearly 37,000 units Corolla posts sales of 32,556 units TMS, Toyota, and Lexus divisions all post new March record for light truck sales RAV4 sales rose 15.1 percent; a best-ever March and first quarter Highlander up 14.6 percent; a best-ever March and first quarter 4Runner up 11 percent Tacoma up 11.3 percent for the month Lexus luxury utility vehicles up 9.5 percent for the month NX up nearly 25 percent for the month RX posts sales of 9,648 units, up over 5 percent for the month LX up almost 46 percent for the month *Note: Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted raw sales volume

Audi continues its U.S. sales ascent with 63rd consecutive record set for March April 01, 2016 | HERNDON, Virginia Sales bolstered by all-new luxury models, including the Audi A4 sedan SUV interest remained strong with both Audi Q7 and Audi Q3 setting sales records for the month Audi Certified pre-owned vehicle sales also set a new March record Audi set its 63rd consecutive sales record in the U.S. for March with 18,392 vehicles sold, an increase of 7.5% over the same period last year. Year-to-date sales increased 4.6% to 41,960 vehicles sold. March also marked the fifth best sales month ever for the brand in the U.S. market. “Customer response to our newly-designed models, like the all-new A4 and Q7, has bolstered sales, a sign of more good things to come,” said Mark Del Rosso, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America. “This spring will bring another landmark launch when the next-generation R8 supercar arrives at our Audi dealerships.” Sales were supported by the all-new Audi A4, the best-selling sedan in the Audi line-up, with an increase of 42.4% to 3,226 vehicles sold. The all-new Audi A4 sets industry benchmarks, from semi-autonomous driving features and class-leading horsepower, to standard smartphone integration and the Audi virtual cockpit. Consumer interest in Audi luxury SUVs continued to climb with both the Q7 and Q3 posting new record highs. Sales of the all-new Audi Q7 soared 92.6% to 3,004 vehicles sold for the month, as buyers responded to the elegant new design, class-leading technology and dynamic performance. Additionally, the 2017 Q7 earned a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Sales of the Audi Q3 rose 18.7% to 1,505 vehicles. Audi Certified pre-owned vehicle sales set a new March record, with a 9.5% gain on 4,251 CPO vehicles sold. AUDI US SNAPSHOT --MTD-- --YTD-- Model Line Mar '16 Actual Mar '15 Actual Yr/Yr % change Mar '16 YTD Actual Mar '15 YTD Actual Yr/Yr % change A3 3,173 3,081 3.0 % 7,504 7,743 -3.1 % A4 3,226 2,266 42.4 % 6,378 5,572 14.5 % A5 784 1,303 -39.8 % 1,901 2,977 -36.1 % A6 1,453 2,328 -37.6 % 3,358 4,812 -30.2 % A7 605 601 0.7 % 1,466 1,115 31.5 % A8 422 461 -8.5 % 985 1,067 -7.7 % allroad 177 230 -23.0 % 450 638 -29.5 % Q5 3,728 3,934 -5.2 % 8,840 9,354 -5.5 % Q7 3,004 1,560 92.6 % 6,993 3,452 102.6 % Q3 1,505 1,268 18.7 % 3,395 3,187 6.5 % R8 7 69 -89.9 % 27 170 -84.1 % TT 308 1 30700.0 % 663 11 5927.3 % Total Audi Sales 18,392 17,102 7.5 % 41,960 40,098 4.6 % Total CPO Sales 4,251 3,881 9.5% 11,331 11,309 0.2%

FCA US LLC Reports March 2016 U.S. Sales Increased 8 Percent; Best March Sales Since 2006 Jeep® brand sales up 15 percent; best March sales ever Jeep Compass sales up 53 percent; best March sales ever Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Renegade and Jeep Cherokee post best March sales ever Dodge brand sales up 11 percent; Dodge Journey logs best March sales ever Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City post best March sales ever April 1, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 213,187 units, a 8 percent increase compared with sales in March 2015 (197,261 units), and the group’s best March sales in a decade. The Jeep®, Dodge and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in March compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 15 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA US brand during the month. “Strong Jeep and Ram brand sales gave us a fast start to the important spring selling season and extended our year-over-year monthly sales gains to six full years,” said Reid Bigland, Senior Vice President - Sales, FCA - North America. “As consumers continue to shift their buying preference toward utility vehicles and trucks, they are walking directly into the FCA wheelhouse.” Eight FCA US vehicles set records in the month of March, including the Jeep Compass, which posted its best March sales ever. In addition, Dodge Journey, the Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster Van, Ram ProMaster City, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Renegade each posted their best March sales ever. On the brand side, the Jeep brand recorded its best March sales ever. FCA US finished the month of March with an 82-day supply of inventory (644,474 units). U.S. industry sales figures for March are internally projected at an estimated 17.1 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR). Jeep Brand Jeep brand sales were up 15 percent in March, the brand’s best March sales ever and its 30th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Jeep brand has set a sales record in every month dating back to November 2013. Sales of the Jeep Compass were up 53 percent, its best March sales ever. In addition, the Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Renegade each recorded their best March sales ever. Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee were up 10 percent for its best March sales in 11 years. Sales of the Jeep Renegade, the newest entry in the brand’s product lineup, were up 837 percent in its first month of year-over-year comparisons. The Jeep brand expanded its Grand Cherokee lineup with the introduction of a new Trailhawk model – the most capable factory-produced Grand Cherokee ever – at last month’s New York International Auto Show. The brand also introduced the 2017 Grand Cherokee Summit, bringing a new exterior appearance, a plush new interior and even more standard premium features to consumers looking for the ultimate premium full-size SUV. Dodge Brand Dodge brand sales were up 11 percent last month, the brand’s best March sales since 2014 and its fourth consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Sales of the Dodge Journey were up 8 percent, its best March sales ever. In addition, the Dodge Charger, Dodge Grand Caravan minivan, Dodge Viper and Dodge Durango each posted year-over-year sales gains in March. The Grand Caravan’s 117 percent increase was the largest percentage sales gain of any Dodge brand vehicle in the month and its best March sales since 2014. The Durango’s 25 percent increase was its best March sales performance since 2005. Following an enthusiastic reception from its Hellcat and SRT owners, the Dodge brand is expanding the popular Go Mango heritage exterior paint color to its entire Charger and Challenger lineups. Ram Truck Brand Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram pickup, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City, were up 11 percent in March, the brand’s best March sales since 2004. Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City each logged its best March sales ever. The Ram Truck brand last month unveiled the 2016 Ram 1500 Yellow Rose of Texas edition, a new, Texas-only addition to its half-ton lineup, at the Dallas-Fort Worth Auto Show. The Yellow Rose of Texas edition, which is distinguished by its Stinger Yellow paint package, will be offered in half-ton 4x2 and 4x4 crew cab versions of the Ram 1500 Lone Star. Ram Lone Star models are exclusive to the Texas retail sales market. Chrysler Brand Sales of the Chrysler Town & Country minivan were up 148 percent in March, the minivan’s best March sales in nine years. Chrysler 300 sales were up 21 percent, the full-size sedan’s best March sales since 2012. Chrysler brand sales were down 13 percent in March, compared with the same month a year ago. The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan will begin arriving in Chrysler dealerships this month, followed by the Pacifica Hybrid in the fall. The Pacifica delivers unparalleled levels of functionality, versatility, technology and bold styling – all at a price that bests key competitors. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lineup features five highly equipped models, starting at $28,595 U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), not including destination. FIAT Brand FIAT brand sales, which include the Fiat 500, Fiat 500L and 500X, were down 24 percent in March, compared with the same month a year ago. The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth is the latest addition to the Fiat 124 Spider lineup, offering added performance features for a sportier, more spirited driving experience. The 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth was revealed last month during the New York International Auto Show. After a thorough, in-depth evaluation by the staff at Autotrader.com, the 2016 Fiat 500X earned a Must Test Drive award in March. Month Sales Vol % CYTD Sales Vol % Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Compass 8,282 5,420 53% 20,574 14,406 43% Patriot 9,837 11,849 -17% 28,747 29,692 -3% Wrangler 17,710 17,524 1% 41,741 42,118 -1% Cherokee 19,170 19,033 1% 49,534 48,213 3% Grand Cherokee 18,506 16,815 10% 47,050 43,377 8% Renegade 8,832 943 837% 21,951 943 2228% JEEP BRAND 82,337 71,584 15% 209,597 178,749 17% 200 6,176 19,190 -68% 17,973 49,152 -63% 300 6,474 5,359 21% 15,917 12,907 23% Town & Country 13,586 5,489 148% 31,616 19,874 59% CHRYSLER BRAND 26,236 30,038 -13% 65,506 81,933 -20% Dart 5,349 9,572 -44% 16,868 25,115 -33% Avenger 0 186 -100% 0 647 -100% Charger 9,817 8,828 11% 27,746 26,218 6% Challenger 5,369 6,110 -12% 16,039 15,957 1% Viper 52 50 4% 138 175 -21% Journey 9,986 9,222 8% 26,421 23,982 10% Caravan 12,925 5,960 117% 33,712 16,918 99% Durango 7,651 6,121 25% 19,585 14,499 35% DODGE BRAND 51,149 46,049 11% 140,509 123,511 14% Ram P/U 44,874 41,595 8% 113,367 101,511 12% Cargo Van 0 582 -100% 1 2,623 -100% ProMaster Van 3,302 2,342 41% 8,394 5,549 51% ProMaster City 1,814 504 260% 4,551 723 529% RAM BRAND 49,990 45,023 11% 126,313 110,406 14% Alfa 4C 53 73 -27% 169 217 New ALFA ROMEO BRAND 53 73 New 169 217 New 500 1,490 3,276 -55% 3,778 7,995 -53% 500L 533 1,218 -56% 1,267 3,043 -58% 500X 1,399 0 New 3,964 0 New FIAT BRAND 3,422 4,494 -24% 9,009 11,038 -18% TOTAL FCA US LLC 213,187 197,261 8% 551,103 505,854 9% TOTAL CAR 34,780 52,644 -34% 98,628 138,383 -29% TOTAL TRUCK 178,407 144,617 23% 452,475 367,471 23%

Nissan Group reports March 2016 U.S. sales NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for March 2016 of 163,559 units, an increase of 13 percent over the prior year and a best month ever record. Nissan highlights: Nissan Division finished March with 149,784 sales, up 13 percent, a best month ever record. Overall sales of Nissan crossovers, trucks and SUVs set a best month ever record, up 9 percent. Sales of the Rogue crossover set a best month ever record with sales 27,713, up 1 percent. Sales of the Murano crossover increased 56 percent to 8,657. Nissan’s total car sales set a best month ever record with 88,278 in sales, up 16 percent. Sales of the Sentra compact sedan increased 23 percent to 26,201, setting a March record. Nissan Versa sales increased to 12 percent to 16,255, setting a March record. Nissan Maxima sales climbed to 6,588, up 139%. NISSAN DIVISION MARCH MARCH Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2016 2015 % chg 2016 2015 % chg Nissan Division Total 149,784 132,560 13.0 367,544 333,786 10.1 Versa 16,244 14,543 11.7 36,499 36,998 -1.3 Sentra 26,201 21,277 23.1 62,944 51,026 23.4 Cube 3 176 -98.3 13 454 -97.1 Altima 34,856 31,993 8.9 85,332 86,875 -1.8 Maxima 6,588 2,760 138.7 16,225 7,194 125.5 LEAF 1,246 1,817 -31.4 2,931 4,085 -28.2 Juke 2,498 2,838 -12.0 5,871 7,022 -16.4 370Z 576 759 -24.1 1,344 1,767 -23.9 GT-R 66 175 -62.3 162 394 -58.9 Total Car 88,278 76,338 15.6 211,321 195,815 7.9 Frontier 8,198 7,128 15.0 21,395 19,102 12.0 Titan 1,274 1,048 21.6 3,271 2,638 24.0 Xterra 0 1,422 -100.0 28 3,436 -99.2 Pathfinder 8,713 8,594 1.4 22,408 21,798 2.8 Armada 981 1,266 -22.5 2,848 3,285 -13.3 Rogue 27,713 27,418 1.1 69,036 64,486 7.1 Murano 8,657 5,547 56.1 21,618 13,325 62.2 Quest 1,763 905 94.8 5,750 2,289 151.2 NV 1,791 1,485 20.6 4,517 3,732 21.0 NV200 2,416 1,409 71.5 5,352 3,880 38 Total Truck 61,506 56,222 9.4 156,223 137,971 13.2 INFINITI MARCH MARCH Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2016 2015 % chg 2016 2015 % chg Infiniti Total 13,775 12,525 10.0 32,660 33,842 -3.5 Infiniti Q40 22 1,722 -98.7 48 4,394 -98.9 Infiniti Q50 5,590 3,901 43.3 11,868 10,516 12.9 Infiniti Q60 105 368 -71.5 409 1,180 -65.3 Infiniti Q70 577 1,083 -46.7 1,563 2,417 -35.3 Infiniti QX50 1,512 217 596.8 3,902 582 570.4 Infiniti QX60 3,905 3,243 20.4 9,007 8,805 2.3 Infiniti QX70 661 575 15.0 1,809 1,701 6.3 Infiniti QX80 1,403 1,416 -0.9 4,054 4,247 -4.5 Total Car 6,294 7,074 -11.0 13,888 18,507 -25.0 Total Truck 7,481 5,451 37.2 18,772 15,335 22.4 NISSAN GROUP MARCH MARCH Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2016 2015 % chg 2016 2015 % chg TOTAL VEHICLE 163,559 145,085 12.7 400,204 367,628 8.9 Total Car 94,572 83,412 13.4 225,209 214,322 5.1 Total Truck 68,987 61,673 11.9 174,995 153,306 14.1 Selling days 27 25 75 75

Mitsubishi Motors North America - Up 70.2 Percent (8,996 Vehicles Sold This Month; 19,840 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 21.2 Percent (44,479 Vehicles Sold This Month; 112,338 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chrysler Group LLC - Up 13 Percent (193,915 Vehicles Sold This Month; 475,964 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia Motors America - Up 11.5 Percent (54,777 Vehicles Sold This Month; 133,006 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 11 Percent (30,091 Vehicles Sold This Month; 79,475 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Up 10.3 Percent (5,915 Vehicles Sold This Month; 13,698 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 9.2 Percent (3,808 Vehicles Sold This Month; 10,136 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda North American Operations - Up 9 Percent (34,903 Vehicles Sold This Month; 75,058 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 8.6 Percent (149,136 Vehicles Sold This Month; 354,966 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan North America - Up 8.3 Percent (149,136 Vehicles Sold This Month; 354,966 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW Group U.S. - Up 7.9 Percent (35,762 Vehicles Sold This Month; 81,034 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi of America - Up 7.5 Percent (14,246 Vehicles Sold This Month; 35,228 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota Motor Sales - Up 4.9 Percent (215,348 Vehicles Sold This Month; 520,997 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) General Motors Co. - Up 4.1 Percent (256,047 Vehicles Sold This Month; 649,637 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford Motor Company - Up 3.4 Percent (244,167 Vehicles Sold This Month; 582,758 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai Motor America - Down 1.9 Percent (67,005 Vehicles Sold This Month; 160,013 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) American Honda Motor Co. - Down 2 Percent (133,318 Vehicles Sold This Month; 325,354 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen of America - Down 2.6 Percent (36,717 Vehicles Sold This Month; 87,323 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Brands: Mitsubishi - Up 70.2 Percent (8,996 Vehicles Sold This Month; 19,840 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jeep - Up 47 Percent (57,983 Vehicles Sold This Month; 145,839 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lincoln - Up 31.4 Percent (8,969 Vehicles Sold This Month; 21,603 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar - Up 29 Percent (1,816 Vehicles Sold This Month; 4,715 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ram - Up 29 Percent (44,479 Vehicles Sold This Month; 100,993 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lexus - Up 28 Percent (28,593 Vehicles Sold This Month; 65,085 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Sprinter - Up 25.2 Percent (1,915 Vehicles Sold This Month; 4,624 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Fiat - Up 24 Percent (4,738 Vehicles Sold This Month; 11,425 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru - Up 21.2 Percent (44,479 Vehicles Sold This Month; 112,338 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW - Up 18.6 Percent (32,107 Vehicles Sold This Month; 72,377 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Buick - Up 13.4 Percent (20,428 Vehicles Sold This Month; 52,898 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Infiniti - Up 12.5 Percent (12,494 Vehicles Sold This Month; 31,221 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia - Up 11.5 Percent (54,777 Vehicles Sold This Month; 133,006 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz - Up 11.2 Percent (27,401 Vehicles Sold This Month; 72,614 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Acura - Up 10.5 Percent (15,580 Vehicles Sold This Month; 37,948 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo - Up 10.3 Percent (5,915 Vehicles Sold This Month; 13,698 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche - Up 9.2 Percent (3,808 Vehicles Sold This Month; 10,136 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda - Up 9 Percent (34,903 Vehicles Sold This Month; 75,058 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan - Up 7.9 Percent (136,642 Vehicles Sold This Month; 323,745 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi - Up 7.5 Percent (14,246 Vehicles Sold This Month; 35,228 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) GMC - Up 7.4 Percent (41,173 Vehicles Sold This Month; 104,468 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chevrolet - Up 3.3 Percent (179,681 Vehicles Sold This Month; 452,683 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford - Up 2.6 Percent (235,198 Vehicles Sold This Month; 561,155 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota - Up 2.5 Percent (186,755 Vehicles Sold This Month; 455,912 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Land Rover - Up 2 Percent (4,399 Vehicles Sold This Month; 13,079 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Dodge - Up 1 Percent (60,575 Vehicles Sold This Month; 145,224 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai - Down 1.9 Percent (67,005 Vehicles Sold This Month; 160,013 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen - Down 2.6 Percent (36,717 Vehicles Sold This Month; 87,323 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Honda - Down 3.4 Percent (117,738 Vehicles Sold This Month; 287,406 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Cadillac - Down 6.3 Percent (14,765 Vehicles Sold This Month; 39,588 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Scion - Down 8 Percent (5,917 Vehicles Sold This Month; 14,457 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Smart - Down 16.6 Percent (775 Vehicles Sold This Month; 2,237 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chrysler - Down 23 Percent (26,140 Vehicles Sold This Month; 72,483 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) MINI - Down 39.8 Percent (3,655 Vehicles Sold This Month; 8,657 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) View full article