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For the First Time Since 2011, GM’s Retail Market Share Tops 17 Percent for Three Consecutive Months DETROIT — General Motors (NYSE: GM) today reported 252,813 deliveries in the United States in October. Pickup deliveries totaled 84,902 units, up 9 percent year over year, led by the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. Crossover deliveries totaled 82,235 units, up 12 percent year over year, driven by the highest October sales ever for five different models: the Chevrolet Equinox and Traverse, the GMC Acadia and the Buick Encore and Enclave. Combined Cadillac SRX and XT5 sales were up 17 percent. The Chevrolet Bolt EV and Buick Encore had their best months ever. Combined Commercial and Government deliveries were up 10 percent year over year, and 11 percent calendar year to date. Selling-day adjusted sales were up 2 percent. Total sales were down 2 percent, reflecting lower passenger cars deliveries and one fewer selling day year over year. Retail Share Momentum Exceptionally strong crossover deliveries at Chevrolet, Buick and Cadillac helped the company achieve an estimated retail market share of 17 percent or more for the third consecutive month. The last time GM delivered three consecutive months at or above a 17 percent retail share was July-September 2011. Three crossovers reported massive year-over-year retail sales increases for the month: the Chevrolet Traverse was up 59 percent, the Chevrolet Equinox was up 22 percent and the Buick Enclave was up 75 percent. The GMC Sierra pickup also posted a large 23 percent increase in retail sales. “We are heading into the fourth quarter with good momentum, thanks to a strong U.S. economy and very strong pickup and crossover sales. In fact, Chevrolet and GMC have some of the fastest-turning crossovers in the industry,” said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president of Sales Operations. “The all-new Chevrolet Equinox is off to a great start and we could have sold even more if we had more available. We also see tremendous upside with the launches of the 2018 GMC Terrain, Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave. They are arriving in showrooms at the same time consumer confidence is at its highest level since 2000. Small business optimism has also stayed very high since last fall, and that bodes well for pickup and van sales.” Customer demand for trucks and crossovers, combined with incentive spending discipline, is driving strong average transaction prices (ATP) for GM vehicles. GM’s October ATPs, which are net of incentive spending, were more than $36,000, about $1,000 per unit higher than the third quarter average. The GMC brand, which grew total and retail sales during the month, had its highest ATPs ever, driven by the success of Denali models, which reached 30 percent of retail sales. Supplemental Data GM reduced month-end inventory from September and is on track to close 2017 with significantly fewer vehicles in stock than in December 2016. Daily rental sales in 2017 are expected to be down about 50,000 units year over year. GM’s October incentive spending as a percent of ATP was an estimated 13.5 percent, according to JD Power PIN estimates, down from the third quarter estimate of 13.7 percent. Spending is down about one percentage point from September.

Nissan Group reports October 2017 U.S. sales NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group announced total U.S. sales for October 2017 of 123,012 units, an increase of 8.4 percent over the previous year. This marks an October record. Nissan highlights: Nissan Division sales also set an October record at 112,716, an increase of 10 percent. Nissan Rogue sales set an October record with 30,286 sales, up 43 percent. Armada SUV sales also set an October record with 3,473 sales, an increase of 100 percent. TITAN pickup sales increased 29 percent to 4,114. Sentra sales increased 30 percent to 18,341. NISSAN DIVISION OCT OCT Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2017 2016 % chg 2017 2016 % chg Nissan Division Total 112,716 102,312 10.2 1,195,243 1,188,561 0.6 Versa 9,556 8,911 7.2 92,373 115,366 -19.9 Sentra 18,341 14,168 29.5 184,052 183,644 0.2 Cube 0 0 0.0 0 15 -100.0 Altima 17,863 20,257 -11.8 217,724 262,578 -17.1 Maxima 6,741 3,908 72.5 56,418 53,284 5.9 LEAF 213 1,412 -84.9 10,953 10,650 2.8 Juke 461 858 -46.3 9,561 17,072 -44.0 370Z 410 400 2.5 3,990 5,205 -23.3 GT-R 21 57 -63.2 503 594 -15.3 Total Car 53,606 49,971 7.3 575,574 648,408 -11.2 Frontier 6,219 6,364 -2.3 61,427 75,752 -18.9 Titan 4,114 3,181 29.3 39,663 14,155 180.2 Xterra 0 0 0.0 1 38 -97.4 Pathfinder 6,708 6,421 4.5 68,427 65,532 4.4 Armada 3,473 1,740 99.6 29,006 9,823 195.3 Rogue 30,286 21,179 43.0 327,213 262,798 24.5 Murano 5,714 10,701 -46.6 58,621 71,483 -18.0 Quest 3 152 -98.0 4,944 10,207 -51.6 NV 1,204 1,360 -11.5 14,798 14,743 0.4 NV200 1,389 1,243 11.7 15,569 15,622 -0.3 Total Truck 59,110 52,341 12.9 619,669 540,153 14.7 INFINITI OCT OCT Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2017 2016 % chg 2017 2016 % chg INFINITI Total 10,296 11,208 -8.1 124,010 107,983 14.8 INFINITI Q40 0 0 0.0 0 59 -100.0 INFINITI Q50 2,791 3,689 -24.3 30,867 34,852 -11.4 INFINITI Q60 909 725 25.4 9,065 2,138 324.0 INFINITI Q70 378 451 -16.2 4,986 4,946 0.8 INFINITI QX30 671 723 -7.2 12,652 1,046 1109.6 INFINITI QX50 1,307 1,106 18.2 13,450 13,505 -0.4 INFINITI QX60 3,227 2,929 10.2 32,587 33,996 -4.1 INFINITI QX70 151 371 -59.3 6,318 4,433 42.5 INFINITI QX80 862 1,214 -29.0 14,085 13,008 8.3 Total Car 4,078 4,865 -16.2 44,918 41,995 7.0 Total Truck 6,218 6,343 -2.0 79,092 65,988 19.9 NISSAN GROUP OCT OCT Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2017 2016 % chg 2017 2016 % chg TOTAL VEHICLE 123,012 113,520 8.4 1,319,253 1,296,544 1.8 Total Car 57,684 54,836 5.2 620,492 690,403 -10.1 Total Truck 65,328 58,684 11.3 698,761 606,141 15.3 Selling days 25 26 255 255 # # #

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS OCTOBER 2017 SALES RESULTS Sales totaled 27,732 units, an increase of 11.9 percent over October 2016 Year-to-date sales totaled 280,188, an increase of 9.4 percent Sales of the Chattanooga-built 2018 Atlas totaled 3,664 units Sales of the all-new 2018 Tiguan totaled 3,848 units Herndon, VA — (November 1, 2017) Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 27,732 units delivered in October 2017, an 11.9 percent increase over October 2016. With 280,188 units delivered year-to-date in 2017, the company is reporting an increase of 9.4 percent in year-over-year sales. As Volkswagen shifts its lineup to offer more family-friendly SUVs, the results are reflected in October’s sales as SUVs accounted for more than 32 percent of total volume for the Volkswagen brand. The Chattanooga-built Atlas delivered 3,664 units, while the 2018 Tiguan delivered 3,848 units. Sales of the core Jetta model were impressive, with 9,217 units delivered, an increase of 14.2 percent. This marks the best October for the Jetta since 2014. October 2017 Sales October 17 October 16 Yr/Yr% change October 17 YTD October 16 YTD Yr/Yr% change Golf 857 1,005 -14.7% 11,994 10,554 13.6% GTI 2,006 1,754 14.4% 18,820 18,941 -0.6% Golf R 31 395 -92.2% 2,686 3,498 -23.2% e-Golf 203 407 -50.1% 2,902 3,189 -9.0% Golf SportWagen 1,600 1,576 1.5% 23,771 10,053 136.5% Total Golf Family 4,697 5,137 -8.6% 60,173 46,235 30.1% Jetta Sedan 9,217 8,068 14.2% 100,213 97,811 2.5% Jetta SportWagen (now Golf SportWagen) N/A N/A N/A N/A 5 -120.0% Total Jetta 9,217 8,068 14.2% 100,212 97,816 2.4% Beetle Coupe 489 984 -50.3% 7,361 7,823 -5.9% Beetle Convertible 307 523 -41.3% 5,904 4,845 21.9% Total Beetle 796 1,507 -47.2% 13,265 12,668 4.7% Eos* N/A N/A N/A 1 387 -99.7% Passat 3,937 6,234 -36.8% 54,567 59,320 -8.0% CC 58 240 -75.8% 1,240 2,595 -52.2% Tiguan 1,263 3,322 -62.0% 21,943 33,547 -34.6% 2018 Tiguan 3,848 N/A N/A 10,032 N/A N/A Touareg 252 271 -7.0% 2,860 3,479 -17.8% Atlas 3,664 N/A N/A 15,895 N/A N/A TOTAL 27,732 24,779 11.9% 280,188 256,047 9.43% *Eos production ended in July 2015

Cars Take Lead Role in American Honda October Sales Gains Nov 1, 2017 - TORRANCE, Calif. Civic leads strong month for Honda car sales, setting new October record with 15 percent gain All-new 2018 Accord helps America's best-selling midsize car to strong month Honda Pilot gains 18.5 percent, supported by increased production volume Acura MDX has strong month with sales of 5,287 based on increased production American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported October sales of 127,353 Honda and Acura vehicles, an increase of 0.9 percent vs. October 2016. With strong sales of passenger cars, Honda Division reported an increase of 1.2 percent on sales of 114,655. Acura Division sales were down slightly at 1.3 percent on sales of 12,698 vehicles. Honda Honda delivered another strong month with passenger car sales playing the lead role. Civic outpaced the market again with another double-digit gain while Accord, strengthened by the debut of the all-new 2018 model, gained 4.7 percent in October. Increased production of Pilot also paid dividends as sales climbed 18.5 percent for the month. Elsewhere in the truck lineup, tight supplies of key model trims checked sales growth. Honda car sales gained 6.3 percent in October, with 60,283 units sold. Civic sales climbed 15 percent on sales of 30,319 for the month, a new October record. Accord posted 26,740 sales, up 4.7 percent with the debut of the all-new 2018 model, with 2.0T and Hybrid variants yet to launch. Pilot sales gained notably in October for the second straight month, with sales up 18.5 percent on sales of 10,285. "With key competitors resorting to aggressive discounting and heavy incentives even on new models, Honda is riding the growing momentum of a robust product lineup boosted by the all-new Accord," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president of the Automobile Division of American Honda. "As the rollout of the new 2018 Accord continues, we're focused on a strong finish to 2017 and a fourth consecutive year of record sales." Acura Acura sales were led by MDX, which gained again as it benefitted from higher production volume with the complete shift of production to the East Liberty Plant in Ohio. And while sedan and RDX sales were challenged by the aggressive incentives by competitors, the NSX had its best sales month since going on sale in 2016 with a 30 percent gain in October. MDX sales were up 4.7 percent in October, with 5,287 units sold. RLX sales are climbing, helped more significantly by the RLX Sport Hybrid as it continues to gain recognition. RLX gained 6.5 percent on sales of 99 units. ILX sales were up 2.6 percent on sales of 1,025 vehicles. "We're pleased to see the higher inventory from the move of Acura MDX production quickly result in stronger sales," said Jon Ikeda, vice president & general manager of the Acura division. "With the redesigned RLX ready to hit the market in the coming days sporting a strong expression of the new Acura design direction, we'll look to close 2017 with stronger sedan sales." American Honda Vehicle Sales for October 2017 Month-to-Date Year-to-Date October 2017 October 2016 DSR** % Change MoM % Change October 2017 October 2016 DSR** % Change YoY % Change American Honda Total 127,353 126,161 5.0% 0.9% 1,358,956 1,354,541 0.3% 0.3% Total Car Sales 64,162 60,592 10.1% 5.9% 677,343 689,603 -1.8% -1.8% Total Truck Sales 63,191 65,569 0.2% -3.6% 681,613 664,938 2.5% 2.5% Honda Total Car Sales 60,283 56,719 10.5% 6.3% 636,700 644,303 -1.2% -1.2% Honda Total Truck Sales 54,372 56,573 0.0% -3.9% 595,432 577,642 3.1% 3.1% Acura Total Car Sales 3,879 3,873 4.2% 0.2% 40,643 45,300 -10.3% -10.3% Acura Total Truck Sales 8,819 8,996 2.0% -2.0% 86,181 87,296 -1.3% -1.3% Total Domestic Car Sales 58,334 52,819 14.9% 10.4% 572,628 635,868 -9.9% -9.9% Honda Division 54,554 49,039 15.7% 11.2% 532,907 591,718 -9.9% -9.9% Acura Division 3,780 3,780 4.0% 0.0% 39,721 44,150 -10.0% -10.0% Total Domestic Truck Sales 63,191 65,569 0.2% -3.6% 681,613 664,938 2.5% 2.5% Honda Division 54,372 56,573 -0.0% -3.9% 595,432 577,642 3.1% 3.1% Acura Division 8,819 8,996 2.0% -2.0% 86,181 87,296 -1.3% -1.3% Total Import Car Sales 5,828 7,773 -22.0% -25.0% 104,715 53,735 94.9% 94.9% Honda Division 5,729 7,680 -22.4% -25.4% 103,793 52,585 97.4% 97.4% Acura Division 99 93 10.7% 6.5% 922 1,150 -19.8% -19.8% 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 114,655 113,292 5.3% 1.2% 1,232,132 1,221,945 0.8% 0.8% * ACCORD 26,740 25,551 8.8% 4.7% 277,542 284,170 -2.3% -2.3% * CIVIC 30,319 26,359 19.6% 15.0% 314,699 310,142 1.5% 1.5% CLARITY 34 0 0.0% 0.0% 566 0 0.0% 0.0% CR-Z 18 168 -88.9% -89.3% 669 2,032 -67.1% -67.1% * FIT 3,172 4,641 -28.9% -31.7% 43,221 47,896 -9.8% -9.8% INSIGHT 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 3 63 -95.2% -95.2% CROSSTOUR 0 1 -100.0% -100.0% 5 726 -99.3% -99.3% * CR-V 27,773 30,306 -4.7% -8.4% 308,706 293,799 5.1% 5.1% HR-V 6,304 6,596 -0.6% -4.4% 80,338 64,866 23.9% 23.9% ODYSSEY 7,301 7,622 -0.4% -4.2% 82,610 102,457 -19.4% -19.4% PILOT 10,285 8,677 23.3% 18.5% 94,488 99,676 -5.2% -5.2% RIDGELINE 2,709 3,371 -16.4% -19.6% 29,285 16,118 81.7% 81.7% *** Memo: Accord FHEV 1,832 1,296 47.0% 41.4% 19,262 4,176 361.3% 361.3% Memo: Civic Hybrid 2 14 -85.1% -85.7% 62 869 -92.9% -92.9% Acura Division Total 12,698 12,869 2.6% -1.3% 126,824 132,596 -4.4% -4.4% ILX 1,025 999 6.7% 2.6% 10,098 12,746 -20.8% -20.8% NSX 87 67 35.0% 29.9% 442 150 194.7% 194.7% RLX / RL 99 93 10.7% 6.5% 922 1,146 -19.5% -19.5% TLX 2,668 2,714 2.2% -1.7% 29,181 31,254 -6.6% -6.6% TSX 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 4 -100.0% -100.0% MDX 5,287 5,052 8.8% 4.7% 43,469 44,630 -2.6% -2.6% RDX 3,532 3,944 -6.9% -10.4% 42,712 42,666 0.1% 0.1% *** Memo: ILX Hybrid 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 1 -100.0% -100.0% Memo: RLX Hybrid 26 13 108.0% 100.0% 187 171 9.4% 9.4% Memo: TSX Wagon 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0.0% Memo: MDX Hybrid 203 0 0.0% 0.0% 1,278 0 0.0% 0.0% Selling Days 25 26 255 255 **** Hybrid 2,168 1,558 44.7% 39.2% 21,903 7,462 193.5% 193.5% * 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

Hyundai Motor America Reports October Sales Best All-Time Tucson, Santa Fe and Combined CUV October Sales Genesis Sales Up 49 Percent FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today reported October sales of Hyundai and Genesis branded vehicles of 53,010 units, a 15 percent decline in comparison with the company's all-time best October in 2016. Hyundai's lineup of CUVs continues to drive growth as it sets monthly October sales records for combined CUV sales (up 12 percent), Tucson (up 8 percent) and Santa Fe (up 15 percent). The reduction in fleet sales, down 23 percent from a year ago, is a contributing factor to the overall sales decrease. SALES BY BRAND Oct-17 Oct-16 2017 YTD 2016 YTD Hyundai 51,224 61,304 547,862 646,284 Genesis 1,786 1,201 16,888 3,909 TOTAL 53,010 62,505 564,750 650,193 HYUNDAI BRAND HIGHLIGHTS "The CUV growth trend for Hyundai continues as customers are able to find the right size, versatility and performance from Tucson and Santa Fe in highly competitive segments," said John Angevine, director, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. "With two months remaining in the year, our focus is on maintaining retail market share and working closely with our dealers for a strong close to 2017." In October, Hyundai displayed its commitment to making things better for its customers with several corporate and product initiatives. Earlier in the month, Hyundai launched its new Shopper Assurance program in Dallas, Houston, Orlando and Miami, offering customers a streamlined and modernized car buying experience. Hyundai also introduced a new Rear Occupant Alert system and showcased the aftermarket potential of its vehicles by unveiling four unique custom-builds at the SEMA Show, while drivers of its Tucson Fuel Cell accumulated more than 3 million zero-emission miles since the vehicle's launch. HYUNDAI MODELS Vehicle Oct-17 Oct-16 2017 YTD 2016 YTD Accent 5,485 6,498 50,126 68,698 Azera 162 359 2,773 4,134 Elantra 14,733 15,917 157,800 172,967 Equus 0 30 20 1,327 Genesis 0 581 1,132 22,244 Santa Fe 13,024 11,311 108,679 109,609 Sonata 7,595 14,972 115,313 170,251 Tucson 8,731 8,088 91,570 73,421 Veloster 596 3,548 11,122 23,633 Ioniq 898 0 9,327 0 GENESIS BRAND HIGHLIGHTS October Genesis vehicle sales totaled 1,786, a 49 percent increase over last year, while G80 sales were up 27 percent. "Consumer demand and awareness for G80 and G90 are increasing, directly resulting in sales growth as both of our product lines have now been available for one year. We're pleased with how our brand is performing going into November and December," said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. market. "In October, we also launched two key initiatives – an innovative new website called 'MyGenesis' for our customers and a partnership with the Executive Leadership Council." GENESIS MODELS Vehicle Oct-17 Oct-16 2017 YTD 2016 YTD G80 1,408 1,109 13,264 3,807 G90 378 92 3,624 102

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports October Sales of 28,995, Up 1.0% Nov 1, 2017 – ATLANTA Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported October sales of 28,955 units, an increase of 1.0% from the 28,659 vehicles sold during the same period last year. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported October sales with 2,446 units and smart reported 140 units, bringing the MBUSA grand total to 31,541 vehicles for the month. On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz retails totaled 271,205 units. "We are on track for a solid close to 2017 as we continue into the fourth quarter," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "Momentum is growing with our newly launched S-Class Sedan, AMG models and the strong demand for our SUV lineup." Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in October included the C-Class, GLE and E-Class (including the CLS) model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 5,996, followed by GLE sales of 4,817. The E-Class rounded out the top three with 4,681 units sold. Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 3,256 units in October, with a total 26,822 sold year-to-date (up 52.9%).

Volkswagen of America - Up 11.9% (27,732 Vehicles Sold This Month, 280,188 Vehicles Sold This Year) Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Up 10.5% (7,008 Vehicles Sold This Month, 63,974 Vehicles Sold This Year) Audi of America - Up 9.6% (19,425 Vehicles Sold This Month, 180,339 Vehicles Sold This Year) Nissan Group - Up 8.4% (123,012 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,319,253 Vehicles Sold This Year) Ford Motor Company - Up 6.2% (200,436 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,133,895 Vehicles Sold This Year) Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 4.6% (4,715 Vehicles Sold This Month, 45,952 Vehicles Sold This Year) Toyota Motor North America - Up 1.1% (188,434 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,019,913 Vehicles Sold This Year) American Honda Motor Co. - Up 0.9% (127,353 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,358,956 Vehicles Sold This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 0.5% (54,045 Vehicles Sold This Month, 532,893 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Down 0.8% (31,541 Vehicles Sold This Month, 301,653 Vehicles Sold This Year) General Motors Co. - Down 2.2% (252,813 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,448,315 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mitsubishi Motors North America - Down 3.4% (7,831 Vehicles Sold This Month, 86,576 Vehicles Sold This Year) Jaguar Land Rover North America - Down 4% (8,368 Vehicles Sold This Month, 93,077 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mazda North American Operations - Down 8.4% (20,811 Vehicles Sold This Month, 241,108 Vehicles Sold This Year) Kia Motors America - Down 9.4% (44,397 Vehicles Sold This Month, 502,327 Vehicles Sold This Year) Maserati North America, Inc. - Down 12.6% (1,140 Vehicles Sold This Month, 11,129 Vehicles Sold This Year) FCA US LLC - Down 13% (153,373 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,732,511 Vehicles Sold This Year) Hyundai Motor America - Down 15.2% (53,010 Vehicles Sold This Month, 564,750 Vehicles Sold This Year) BMW Group U.S. - Brands: Acura - Down 1.3% (12,698 Vehicles Sold This Month, 126,824 Vehicles Sold This Year) Alfa Romeo - Up 5,139% (1,205 Vehicles Sold This Month, 8,557 Vehicles Sold This Year) Audi - Up 9.6% (19,425 Vehicles Sold This Month, 180,339 Vehicles Sold This Year) BMW - Buick - Down 4.5% (19,142 Vehicles Sold This Month, 178,972 Vehicles Sold This Year) Cadillac - Down 0.1% (13,931 Vehicles Sold This Month, 127,777 Vehicles Sold This Year) Chevrolet - Down 3.8% (175,110 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,691,302 Vehicles Sold This Year) Chrysler - Down 22% (11,018 Vehicles Sold This Month, 154,827 Vehicles Sold This Year) Dodge - Down 41% (24,476 Vehicles Sold This Month, 390,266 Vehicles Sold This Year) Fiat - Down 33% (1,769 Vehicles Sold This Month, 23,021 Vehicles Sold This Year) Ford - Up 6.6% (191,527 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,042,264 Vehicles Sold This Year) Genesis - Up 49% (1,786 Vehicles Sold This Month, 16,888 Vehicles Sold This Year) GMC - Up 4.6% (44,630 Vehicles Sold This Month, 450,264 Vehicles Sold This Year) Honda - Up 1.2% (114,655 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,232,132 Vehicles Sold This Year) Hyundai - Down 16.4% (51,224 Vehicles Sold This Month, 547,862 Vehicles Sold This Year) Infiniti - Down 8.1% (10,296 Vehicles Sold This Month, 124,010 Vehicles Sold This Year) Jaguar - Down 10% (2,891 Vehicles Sold This Month, 33,119 Vehicles Sold This Year) Jeep - Down 3% (67,074 Vehicles Sold This Month, 689,316 Vehicles Sold This Year) Kia - Down 9.4% (44,397 Vehicles Sold This Month, 502,327 Vehicles Sold This Year) Land Rover - Down 1% (5,477 Vehicles Sold This Month, 59,958 Vehicles Sold This Year) Lexus - Down 7.7% (22,894 Vehicles Sold This Month, 242,553 Vehicles Sold This Year) Lincoln - Down 1.8% (8,909 Vehicles Sold This Month, 91,631 Vehicles Sold This Year) Maserati - Down 12.6% (1,140 Vehicles Sold This Month, 11,129 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mazda - Down 8.4% (20,811 Vehicles Sold This Month, 241,108 Vehicles Sold This Year) Mercedes-Benz - Up 0.1% (31,401 Vehicles Sold This Month, 298,878 Vehicles Sold This Year) MINI - Mitsubishi - Down 3.4% (7,831 Vehicles Sold This Month, 86,576 Vehicles Sold This Year) Nissan - Up 10.2% (112,716 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,195,243 Vehicles Sold This Year) Porsche - Up 4.6% (4,715 Vehicles Sold This Month, 45,952 Vehicles Sold This Year) Ram Trucks - Down 3% (47,831 Vehicles Sold This Month, 466,524 Vehicles Sold This Year) Smart - Down 66.5% (140 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,775 Vehicles Sold This Year) Subaru - Up 0.5% (54,045 Vehicles Sold This Month, 532,893 Vehicles Sold This Year) Toyota - Up 2.5% (165,540 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,777,360 Vehicles Sold This Year) Volkswagen - Up 11.9% (27,732 Vehicles Sold This Month, 280,188 Vehicles Sold This Year) Volvo - Up 10.5% (7,008 Vehicles Sold This Month, 63,974 Vehicles Sold This Year) *Mercedes-Benz's sales numbers include Mercedes-Benz vans. View full article

MITSUBISHI MOTORS REPORTS OCTOBER SALES Total October sales of 7,381 are down 3.4 percent compared to last October Economical Mirage posted October sales up 18.7 percent with total sales of 1,768 Calendar year 2017 sales up 5.6 percent with 86,576 units sold CYPRESS, Calif. – Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported October 2017 sales of 7,381 down 3.4 percent from October 2016. The fun-to-drive, fuel-efficient Mirage sedan and G4 combined sales were up 18.7 percent for the month. Through 10 months, Mitsubishi calendar year sales are up 5.6 percent with a total of 86,576. The volume leader for the brand in October was the Outlander Sport with total sales of 2,537. Outlander Sport's bigger brother, the Outlander posted October sales of 2,397 and is up 30.4 percent for the calendar year 2017. October YTD 2017 2016 2017 2016 i‐MiEV 0 4 6 86 Mirage 1768 1489 20155 19239 Lancer 679 1021 11312 12560 Outlander Sport 2537 2694 26551 28212 Outlander 2397 2429 28552 21891 Total 7381 7637 86576 81988

Kia Motors America Announces October Sales Best-Ever October Sales for the Forte Family of Compact Cars IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced October sales of 44,397 vehicles, led by the Soul urban passenger vehicle. The month also included the highest October sales total in company history for the Forte nameplate, up 15 percent year-over-year. MONTH OF OCTOBER YEAR-TO-DATE Model 2017 2016 2017 2016 Rio 1,657 1,826 13,609 25,991 Forte 9,219 8,013 101,311 87,621 Optima 7,554 9,974 92,258 99,301 Cadenza 1,021 289 5,464 4,042 K900 23 81 375 702 Niro 1,935 N/A 22,605 N/A Sportage 5,979 5,741 61,736 69,251 Sorento 6,478 7,651 83,791 93,253 Sedona 1,277 2,366 21,197 39,721 Soul 9,254 13,036 99,981 120,859 Total 44,397 48,977 502,327 540,741

FORD POSTS 6.2 PERCENT OCTOBER SALES GAIN, MARKS BEST F-SERIES SALES IN 13 YEARS; FORD BRAND SUV SALES UP 4.6 PERCENT, WHILE STRONG CUSTOMER DEMAND LIFTS LINCOLN SUV SALES 13.1 PERCENT

November 1, 2017 , Cherry Hill, N.J. - SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. REPORTS RECORD OCTOBER SALES Record October - monthly sales increase 0.5 percent over October 2016 71 consecutive months of yearly month-over-month growth Best October ever for Crosstrek and Impreza 44 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 51 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 54,045 vehicle sales for October 2017, a 0.5 percent increase over October 2016. The automaker also reported year-to-date sales of 532,893 vehicles, a 6.4 percent gain over the same period in 2016. October marked the 44th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Crosstrek and Impreza monthly sales increased 29.9 percent and 123.7 percent, respectively, over October 2016. The two carlines also achieved the best October ever. “Our franchise continues to establish new sales records, despite the very competitive climate in the auto industry,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and COO, Subaru of America, Inc. “These continuing records are the result of the dedication of our retailer network in delivering the best purchase and service experience possible to our customers.” “With strong momentum for the all-new 2018 Crosstrek and Impreza, we expect good growth in the final two months of the year,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. “We are also looking forward to the tenth anniversary of our annual ‘Share the Love’ event with its tradition of giving back to local and national charities,” Walters concluded. Carline Oct-17 Oct-16 % Chg Oct-17 Oct-16 % Chg MTD MTD MTD YTD YTD YTD Forester 13,430 15,330 -12.4% 145,460 145,982 -0.4% Impreza 6,733 3,010 123.7% 71,322 48,080 48.3% WRX/STI 2,416 2,579 -6.3% 26,572 27,750 -4.3% Legacy 4,538 6,136 -26.0% 41,999 53,532 -21.5% Outback 15,786 18,008 -12.3% 156,277 144,434 8.2% BRZ 271 330 -17.9% 3,578 3,692 -3.1% Crosstrek 10,871 8,367 29.9% 87,685 77,177 13.6% TOTAL 54,045 53,760 0.5% 532,893 500,647 6.4%

Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. Sales for October 2017 TMNA posts best-ever October light truck sales Toyota RAV4 posts best-ever October Lexus NX, Total LUV post best-ever October PLANO, Texas, Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Inc., today reported October 2017 sales of 188,434 units. With one less selling day in October 2017 compared to October 2016, sales were up 1.1 percent on volume and up 5.2 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota division posted October sales of 165,540 units, up 2.5 percent on a volume basis, and up 6.6 percent on a DSR basis. "The first month of the final quarter of 2017 saw sustained strong sales for the industry, and we expect that momentum to continue through the last two months of the year," said Jack Hollis, group vice president and general manager, Toyota division. "The Toyota division had another best-ever for the month of October in light trucks, led by our tenth consecutive monthly sales record for RAV4. And the all-new 2018 Camry, with October sales of over 26,000 units, continues to generate excitement in our dealer showrooms." Lexus posted October sales of 22,894 units, down 7.7 percent on a volume basis, and down 4 percent on a DSR basis. "We're continuing to ride the luxury SUV wave with our sixth straight best-ever month for Lexus luxury utility vehicles," said Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager Jeff Bracken. "Now we're entering our favorite time of the year with our December to Remember sales event. The kick-off begins today with the best deals and product mix of the year. Of course, our customers can count on our iconic big red bows. Everything is lined-up for a great close to 2017." October 2017 Highlights: Camry posts October sales of 26,252 units TMNA, Toyota and Lexus divisions post best-ever October for light trucks RAV4 sales up nearly 30 percent, posts a best-ever October Highlander sales of 17,461 units in October 4Runner sales of 11,153 units in October Tacoma posts October sales of 15,804 units Tundra sales up more than 5 percent NX sets best-ever October, up more than 6 percent LX up nearly 8 percent in October RX sees more than 4 percent gain in October GX up nearly 15 percent *Note: Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted raw sales volume TOYOTA U.S. SALES SUMMARY OCTOBER 2017 -- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE -- 2017 2016 DSR % VOL % 2017 2016 DSR % VOL % TOTAL TOYOTA 188,434 186,295 5.2 1.1 2,019,913 2,008,756 0.6 0.6 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV 165,540 161,492 6.6 2.5 1,777,360 1,747,760 1.7 1.7 TOTAL LEXUS 22,894 24,803 -4 -7.7 242,553 260,996 -7.1 -7.1 YARIS IA (INCL SCI IA) 2,676 1,160 139.9 130.7 31,270 24,302 28.7 28.7 YARIS LIFTBACK 202 924 -77.3 -78.1 8,248 9,081 -9.2 -9.2 TOTAL YARIS 2,878 2,084 43.6 38.1 39,518 33,383 18.4 18.4 iQ 0 0 0 0 0 6 -100 -100 xD 0 0 0 0 2 9 -77.8 -77.8 xB 0 1 -100 -100 0 2,675 -100 -100 tC 2 375 -99.4 -99.5 197 9,066 -97.8 -97.8 COROLLA IM (INCL SCI IM) 1,490 1,219 27.1 22.2 17,641 14,405 22.5 22.5 COROLLA SEDAN 23,177 28,516 -15.5 -18.7 272,299 304,334 -10.5 -10.5 TOTAL COROLLA 24,667 29,735 -13.7 -17 289,940 318,739 -9 -9 86 (INCL FR-S) 458 633 -24.8 -27.6 5,965 6,387 -6.6 -6.6 MIRAI 249 103 151.4 141.7 1293 813 59 59 AVALON 2,648 3,674 -25 -27.9 27,703 38,703 -28.4 -28.4 PRIUS 7,710 8,132 -1.4 -5.2 91,031 113,693 -19.9 -19.9 CAMRY 26,252 29,562 -7.6 -11.2 308,759 327,017 -5.6 -5.6 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. CAR 64,864 74,299 -9.2 -12.7 764,408 850,491 -10.1 -10.1 CT 10 564 -98.2 -98.2 4,673 7,385 -36.7 -36.7 IS 1,972 2,523 -18.7 -21.8 21,247 29,286 -27.4 -27.4 RC 828 1,081 -20.3 -23.4 5,851 9,242 -36.7 -36.7 ES 3,365 4,190 -16.5 -19.7 42,440 47,963 -11.5 -11.5 GS 558 1,388 -58.2 -59.8 6,118 12,352 -50.5 -50.5 LS 328 352 -3.1 -6.8 3,430 4,465 -23.2 -23.2 LC 219 0 0 0 1,917 0 0 0 LFA 1 0 0 0 3 6 -50 -50 TOTAL LEXUS CAR 7,281 10,098 -25 -27.9 85,679 110,699 -22.6 -22.6 TOTAL TOYOTA CAR 72,145 84,397 -11.1 -14.5 850,087 961,190 -11.6 -11.6 SIENNA 7,255 7,859 -4 -7.7 94,878 107,369 -11.6 -11.6 C-HR 3,638 0 0 0 18,498 0 0 0 RAV4 34,086 26,429 34.1 29 346,316 286,824 20.7 20.7 FJ CRUISER 1 0 0 0 4 8 -50 -50 VENZA 0 4 -100 -100 14 584 -97.6 -97.6 HIGHLANDER 17,461 17,668 2.8 -1.2 175,657 144,713 21.4 21.4 4RUNNER 11,153 8,537 35.9 30.6 106,239 91,853 15.7 15.7 SEQUOIA 996 939 10.3 6.1 9,995 10,073 -0.8 -0.8 LAND CRUISER 260 349 -22.5 -25.5 2,428 2,904 -16.4 -16.4 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. SUV 67,595 53,926 30.4 25.3 659,151 536,959 22.8 22.8 TACOMA 15,804 15,875 3.5 -0.4 163,224 158,586 2.9 2.9 TUNDRA 10,022 9,533 9.3 5.1 95,699 94,355 1.4 1.4 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PICKUP 25,826 25,408 5.7 1.6 258,923 252,941 2.4 2.4 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. TRUCK 100,676 87,193 20.1 15.5 1,012,952 897,269 12.9 12.9 NX 4,540 4,274 10.5 6.2 46,527 42,389 9.8 9.8 RX 8,374 8,044 8.3 4.1 84,254 84,284 0 0 GX 2,090 1,822 19.3 14.7 21,433 19,367 10.7 10.7 LX 609 565 12.1 7.8 4,660 4,257 9.5 9.5 TOTAL LEXUS TRUCK 15,613 14,705 10.4 6.2 156,874 150,297 4.4 4.4 TOTAL TOYOTA TRUCK 116,289 101,898 18.7 14.1 1,169,826 1,047,566 11.7 11.7 Selling Days 25 26 255 255 DSR = Daily Selling Rate

Mazda Reports October Sales Record-Breaking Sales Momentum Continues for Mazda CX-5 Crossover SUV IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total October U.S. sales of 20,811 vehicles, representing a decrease of 8.4 percent versus October of last year. Year-to-date (YTD) sales through October are down 2.4 percent versus last year, with 241,108 vehicles sold. Key October sales notes: The all-new Mazda CX-5 continued its record-breaking sales momentum in October, posting its best-ever October and its eighth best-ever month of CY2017, with 10,306 vehicles sold. This number represents an increase of 15.3 percent versus October of last year. Mazda's two-seat roadster, the Mazda MX-5 Miata, posted a year-over-year (YOY) increase of 18.2 percent. Total sales, which includes both the MX-5 soft top and MX-5 RF, remained strong in the month of October, reaching 597 vehicles sold. The seven-passenger Mazda CX-9 crossover SUV finished the month up 7.0 percent YOY, with 1,971 vehicles sold in the month of October. Total sales of Mazda's CX crossover SUV line, including the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9, were up 9.9 percent YOY with 13,555 vehicles sold in the month of October. The i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive option continues to be a favorite among Mazda CX-line buyers, with 63.5 percent of customers choosing the AWD option in October. Month-To-Date Year-To-Date October October % % MTD October October % % YTD 2017 2016 Change DSR 2017 2016 Change DSR Mazda3 4,534 6,946 (34.7)% (32.1)% 64,641 81,077 (20.3)% (20.9)% Mazda5 - 2 (100.0)% (100.0)% 10 367 (97.3)% (97.3)% Mazda6 2,125 2,924 (27.3)% (24.4)% 29,975 38,786 (22.7)% (23.3)% MX-5 Miata 597 505 18.2% 22.9% 10,314 8,345 23.6% 22.6% CX-3 1,278 1,550 (17.5)% (14.3)% 13,259 15,557 (14.8)% (15.4)% CX-5 10,306 8,942 15.3% 19.9% 102,856 91,381 12.6% 11.7% CX-9 1,971 1,842 7.0% 11.3% 20,053 11,463 74.9% 73.6% Total Vehicles CARS 7,256 10,377 (30.1)% (27.3)% 104,940 128,578 (18.4)% (19.0)% TRUCKS 13,555 12,334 9.9% 14.3% 136,168 118,401 15.0% 14.1% TOTAL 20,811 22,711 (8.4)% (4.7)% 241,108 246,978 (2.4)% (3.1)% Selling Days 25 26 255 253

Audi of America sets October sales record driven by consumer demand for the Q7 and new Q5 Q7 sales rose 23 percent; Q5 increased sales by 44 percent Sales of the new A5 Sportback totaled 1,042 SUV sales increased 28 percent HERNDON, Virginia, November 1, 2017 – Audi of America reported an October sales increase of 9.6 percent to 19,425 deliveries, as the Q7, new Q5, and the new-to-the U.S. A5 Sportback, drove consumer demand. October was the 82nd straight record sales month for Audi of America. The previous October record was set last year with 17,721 deliveries. Audi has now sold 180,339 vehicles in the U.S. this year. Year-to-date, Audi sales have increased 6.1 percent. Deliveries of the Q7 were up 23 percent to 3,438. The Q5 deliveries rose to 5,416, and 15 percent year-to-date. Sales of the Q3 rose 4 percent to 2,021. SUV sales for Audi increased 28 percent to 10,875. Deliveries of the A5 Cabriolet, Coupe, and Sportback increased to 2,143 over last October, boosted by the addition of the A5 Sportback. Sales of the A5 Cabriolet and Coupe nearly doubled to 1,101. “Our results show that in a tight market, consumers respond to design, quality and technology,” said Cian O’Brien, chief operating office, Audi of America. “These results give us confidence for the remainder of the fourth quarter and heading into 2018.” AUDI US SNAPSHOT --MTD-- --YTD-- Model Line Oct '17 Actual Oct '16 Actual Yr/Yr % change Oct '17 YTD Actual Oct '16 YTD Actual Yr/Yr % change A3 1,396 1,360 2.6% 17,643 23,274 -24.2% A3 e-tron 17 348 -95.1% 2,569 3,297 -22.1% A4 2,576 3,864 -33.3% 27,828 27,535 1.1% A5 2,143 609 251.9% 16,100 7,281 121.1% A6 1,217 1,429 -14.8% 12,994 15,138 -14.2% A7 465 583 -20.2% 3,904 5,171 -24.5% A8 258 354 -27.1% 2,644 3,305 -20.0% allroad 283 312 -9.3% 2,582 1,718 50.3% Q3 2,021 1,944 4.0% 16,674 16,388 1.7% Q5 5,416 3,772 43.6% 44,642 38,967 14.6% Q7 3,438 2,798 22.9% 30,216 24,683 22.4% R8 35 61 -42.6% 677 591 14.6% TT 160 287 -44.3% 1,866 2,552 -26.9% Total Audi Sales 19,425 17,721 9.6% 180,339 169,900 6.1% Total CPO Sales 3,956 3,689 7.2% 39,764 38,218 4.0%