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Records Fall Again as American Honda Reports September Sales Oct 3, 2016 - TORRANCE, Calif. Honda and Acura brand trucks have best-ever September sales Honda Division posts new overall September sales mark Honda CR-V breezes past previous September best with new record for the month Honda passenger car sales remain strong as Civic lineup continues to grow Acura's refreshed 2017 MDX enjoys robust 14.3 percent increase while RDX gets a new September record American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported robust September sales of 133,655 Honda and Acura vehicles, a 0.1 percent decrease from September 2015. American Honda trucks set a new September record, gaining 8.5 percent on sales of 69,069 units. The Honda Division also set a new September mark, gaining 1.5 percent on total sales of 120,842 units, with Honda trucks additionally setting a new September record, rising 8.6 percent on sales of 60,220 vehicles. Acura trucks shared the record bounty as well, with an increase of 8.4 percent on sales of 8,849 units for a new September milestone. Honda Honda cars continued to dominate the retail market in September while Honda trucks set new sales records. The red-hot CR-V reached new heights and the new Ridgeline added still more strength for the Honda brand. Honda Division sales reach new September milestone, gaining 1.5 percent on total sales of 120,842 cars and trucks. Honda trucks set a new September record with an 8.6 percent gain on sales of 60,220 units. CR-V set a new September mark—rising 6.5 percent on sales of 31,884 vehicles. Civic held steady with 28,184 units sold, while Fit was way up over the same month a year ago, leaping 296 percent on sales of 5,068 cars. Accord remained strong, boasting sales of 27,204 units for the month despite a challenging mid-size sedan market. HR-V had a particularly strong September, jumping 48.7 percent on sales of 6,853 units. "The return of a new Civic Hatchback to the Honda brand adds a fresh dimension to an already robust car lineup for 2017," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. "The expanding 10th generation Civic roster brings new energy to the car side of our business even as our trucks continue with steady gains." Acura Truck sales led the way for the Acura brand with a new September record, and sales of the RDX reached a best-ever September as well. The refreshed MDX also performed strongly, with sales gaining 14.3 percent for the month as its new design continues to gain favor with buyers. TLX continues to strengthen its position and share in the challenging mid-size luxury sedan segment. RDX notched its best September ever, gaining 1.8 percent on sales of 3,919. With the MDX gaining significant market strength, Acura trucks sales increased 8.4 percent overall in September, with 8,849 units sold and a new record for the month. "The success of the refreshed MDX, the first model to showcase the new Acura styling direction, is further validation of Acura's Precision Crafted Performance brand direction," said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of the Acura division. "Step-by-step we are amping up performance as a signature for the brand and a clear point of difference over the competition." American Honda Vehicle Sales for September 2016 Month-to-Date Year-to-Date September 2016 September 2015 DSR** % Change MoM % Change September 2016 September 2015 DSR** % Change YoY % Change American Honda Total 133,655 133,750 -0.1% -0.1% 1,228,380 1,188,566 3.3% 3.3% Total Car Sales 64,586 70,115 -7.9% -7.9% 629,011 612,325 2.7% 2.7% Total Truck Sales 69,069 63,635 8.5% 8.5% 599,369 576,241 4.0% 4.0% Honda Total Car Sales 60,622 63,572 -4.6% -4.6% 587,584 562,267 4.5% 4.5% Honda Total Truck Sales 60,220 55,474 8.6% 8.6% 521,069 494,280 5.4% 5.4% Acura Total Car Sales 3,964 6,543 -39.4% -39.4% 41,427 50,058 -17.2% -17.2% Acura Total Truck Sales 8,849 8,161 8.4% 8.4% 78,300 81,961 -4.5% -4.5% Total Domestic Car Sales 58,310 69,566 -16.2% -16.2% 583,049 606,843 -3.9% -3.9% Honda Division 54,448 63,198 -13.8% -13.8% 542,679 558,591 -2.8% -2.8% Acura Division 3,862 6,368 -39.4% -39.4% 40,370 48,252 -16.3% -16.3% Total Domestic Truck Sales 69,069 63,635 8.5% 8.5% 599,369 576,236 4.0% 4.0% Honda Division 60,220 55,474 8.6% 8.6% 521,069 494,275 5.4% 5.4% Acura Division 8,849 8,161 8.4% 8.4% 78,300 81,961 -4.5% -4.5% Total Import Car Sales 6,276 549 1,043.2% 1,043.2% 45,962 5,482 738.4% 738.4% Honda Division 6,174 374 1,550.8% 1,550.8% 44,905 3,676 1,121.6% 1,121.6% Acura Division 102 175 -41.7% -41.7% 1,057 1,806 -41.5% -41.5% Total Import Truck Sales 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 5 -100.0% -100.0% Honda Division 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 5 -100.0% -100.0% Acura Division 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0.0% MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION Honda Division Total 120,842 119,046 1.5% 1.5% 1,108,653 1,056,547 4.9% 4.9% * ACCORD 27,204 33,641 -19.1% -19.1% 258,619 264,814 -2.3% -2.3% * CIVIC 28,184 28,278 -0.3% -0.3% 283,783 249,749 13.6% 13.6% CR-Z 165 310 -46.8% -46.8% 1,864 2,205 -15.5% -15.5% * FIT 5,068 1,279 296.2% 296.2% 43,255 44,146 -2.0% -2.0% INSIGHT 1 64 -98.4% -98.4% 63 1,353 -95.3% -95.3% CROSSTOUR 5 777 -99.4% -99.4% 725 7,227 -90.0% -90.0% * CR-V 31,884 29,925 6.5% 6.5% 263,493 259,499 1.5% 1.5% HR-V 6,853 4,608 48.7% 48.7% 58,270 29,225 99.4% 99.4% ODYSSEY 8,954 9,924 -9.8% -9.8% 94,835 98,834 -4.0% -4.0% PILOT 9,206 10,238 -10.1% -10.1% 90,999 98,980 -8.1% -8.1% RIDGELINE 3,318 2 165,800.0% 165,800.0% 12,747 515 2,375.1% 2,375.1% *** Memo: Accord FHEV 1,160 854 35.8% 35.8% 2,880 10,111 -71.5% -71.5% Memo: Accord PHEV 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 62 -100.0% -100.0% Memo: Civic Hybrid 38 613 -93.8% -93.8% 855 3,930 -78.2% -78.2% Acura Division Total 12,813 14,704 -12.9% -12.9% 119,727 132,019 -9.3% -9.3% ILX 916 1,614 -43.2% -43.2% 11,747 13,358 -12.1% -12.1% NSX 38 0 0.0% 0.0% 83 0 0.0% 0.0% RLX / RL 102 174 -41.4% -41.4% 1,053 1,774 -40.6% -40.6% TL 0 1 -100.0% -100.0% 0 86 -100.0% -100.0% TLX 2,908 4,753 -38.8% -38.8% 28,540 34,808 -18.0% -18.0% TSX 0 1 -100.0% -100.0% 4 32 -87.5% -87.5% MDX 4,930 4,313 14.3% 14.3% 39,578 43,457 -8.9% -8.9% RDX 3,919 3,848 1.8% 1.8% 38,722 38,502 0.6% 0.6% ZDX 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 2 -100.0% -100.0% *** Memo: ILX Hybrid 0 2 -100.0% -100.0% 1 22 -95.5% -95.5% Memo: RLX Hybrid 24 26 -7.7% -7.7% 158 207 -23.7% -23.7% Memo: TSX Wagon 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 2 -100.0% -100.0% Selling Days 25 25 229 229 **** Hybrid 1,426 1,869 -23.7% -23.7% 5,904 17,890 -67.0% -67.0% * Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts ** Daily Selling Rate *** Memo line items are included in the respective model total **** Hybrid includes FHEV, PHEV, CR-Z, Civic Hybrid, Insight, ILX Hybrid, RLX Hybrid, RLX Sport Hybrid, MDX Sport Hybrid and NSX

FCA US Reports September 2016 U.S. Sales Ram Truck brand sales increased 27 percent; pickup truck sales up 29 percent Sales of all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan increased 23 percent versus previous month of August Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger each recorded double-digit percentage gains in September October 3, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 192,883 units, a 1 percent decrease compared with sales in September 2015 (194,666 units). FCA US retail sales were 146,453 units in September, while fleet sales were 46,430 units. Retail sales represented 76 percent of total sales, while fleet sales were 24 percent. The Ram Truck brand posted a 27 percent sales gain in September compared with the same month a year ago as pickup truck sales increased 29 percent year over year. Both the Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger turned in double-digit percentage increases in September while the Jeep® Grand Cherokee – the most awarded SUV ever – posted an 18 percent sales gain. Sales of the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan increased 23 percent in September, versus sales in the previous month of August. Sales of the all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, the latest addition to the FIAT brand product lineup, were up 7 percent in September, compared with the previous month of August. Ram Truck Brand Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram pickup, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City, were up 27 percent in September versus the same month a year ago. The brand’s increase was driven by the strong 29 percent increase in Ram pickup truck sales. The Ram 1500 Rebel was named “Best Pickup Truck” at the 2016 Ruedas ESPN Awards at last month’s Miami International Auto Show. For 2017, Ram will introduce a new special-edition Night package for the 1500 model that gives truck enthusiasts straight-from-the-factory customized looks. In addition, Ram ProMaster sales are up 17 percent year over year. Ram Truck brand sales are up 11 percent calendar year to date, compared with the same nine months in 2015. Jeep Brand Jeep brand sales were down 3 percent in September compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep Grand Cherokee – the vehicle that has long defined what a premium SUV should be – posted an 18 percent sales gain in September, compared with the same month in 2015. In addition, Jeep Patriot sales were up a strong 33 percent versus September a year ago. Jeep brand sales are up 12 percent calendar year to date, compared with the first three quarters of 2015. Dodge Brand Dodge brand sales were down 6 percent in September compared with the same month a year ago. But, the Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger each posted year-over-year sales gains in September. Charger sales were up 35 percent, while the Challenger turned in a 19 percent sales gain in the month. In addition, the Dodge Journey crossover recorded a 6 percent year-over-year increase. Dodge brand sales are up 2 percent calendar year to date compared with the first nine months in 2015. Chrysler Brand Chrysler brand sales were down 27 percent in September versus the same month in 2015. The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan posted 9,172 units in sales in September, up 23 percent compared with the previous month of August. Launched in April this year, the Pacifica just earned a rating of Top Safety Pick+ for 2016 from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Pacifica achieved a “good” rating – the highest possible score – in each of five tests used by IIHS to evaluate crashworthiness. The Pacifica also earned the 2016 “Vehicle of the Year” and “Best Minivan” awards at the Ruedas ESPN Awards presented in September as part of the Miami International Auto Show. FIAT Brand FIAT brand sales, which include the Fiat 500, Fiat 500L, Fiat 500X and Fiat 124 Spider, were down 30 percent in September. In its third month on sale, the all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider logged 490 units in sales in September, up 7 percent versus the previous month of August. The Spider earned a “Best Convertible” award last month in the 2016 Ruedas ESPN Awards at the Miami International Auto Show. FCA US LLC Sales Summary September 2016 Reflects New Methodology* Month Sales Vol % CYTD Sales Vol % Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Compass 6,482 7,701 -16% 72,916 48,192 51% Patriot 12,316 9,280 33% 96,039 89,666 7% Wrangler 14,255 17,486 -18% 148,627 157,255 -5% Cherokee 17,995 20,484 -12% 158,346 160,341 -1% Grand Cherokee 18,507 15,715 18% 153,926 141,679 9% Renegade 6,776 7,774 -13% 77,252 36,513 112% JEEP BRAND 76,331 78,440 -3% 707,106 633,646 12% 200 3,185 9,944 -68% 48,959 138,536 -65% 300 5,459 6,606 -17% 44,040 39,810 11% Town & Country 981 9,249 -89% 57,926 62,085 -7% Pacifica 9,172 0 New 35,572 0 New CHRYSLER BRAND 18,797 25,799 -27% 186,497 240,431 -22% Dart 2,597 7,096 -63% 37,267 68,320 -45% Avenger 2 38 -95% 44 1,257 -96% Charger 10,056 7,466 35% 72,270 72,583 0% Challenger 5,698 4,771 19% 51,141 52,228 -2% Viper 38 50 -24% 447 521 -14% Journey 12,091 11,442 6% 77,946 82,035 -5% Caravan 8,179 9,941 -18% 102,732 65,383 57% Durango 4,274 4,703 -9% 53,093 46,119 15% DODGE BRAND 42,935 45,507 -6% 394,940 388,446 2% Ram P/U 47,792 37,004 29% 361,086 333,537 8% Cargo Van 0 9 -100% 21 2,146 -99% ProMaster Van 3,218 2,762 17% 26,544 19,225 38% ProMaster City 856 920 -7% 12,649 5,369 136% RAM BRAND 51,866 40,695 27% 400,300 360,277 11% Giulia 7 0 New 7 0 New Alfa 4C 34 56 -39% 411 511 -20% ALFA BRAND 41 56 -27% 418 511 -18% 500 1,481 1,981 -25% 11,603 20,089 -42% 500L 103 332 -69% 2,801 6,754 -59% 500X 839 1,856 -55% 9,264 4,170 122% Spider 490 0 New 1,431 0 New FIAT BRAND 2,913 4,169 -30% 25,099 31,013 -19% TOTAL FCA US LLC 192,883 194,666 -1% 1,714,360 1,654,324 4% Total Car & MPV 47,482 57,530 -17% 466,651 528,077 -12% Total UV's 93,535 96,441 -3% 847,409 765,970 11% Total Truck & LCV 51,866 40,695 27% 400,300 360,277 11%

GM U.S. Retail Sales Outperform the Industry on Strong Chevrolet, Buick and Cadillac Retail Gains GM retail share up 0.3 percentage points and up 15 of past 18 months Chevrolet sales up 1 percent; remains the fastest growing full-line brand Buick and Cadillac sales up 7 percent and 5 percent, respectively GMC posted second highest monthly ATPs in brand’s history DETROIT – General Motors (NYSE: GM) sold 204,449 vehicles to individual or “retail” customers in the U.S. in September. Chevrolet’s retail sales in September grew 1 percent, while Buick and Cadillac retail sales also rose 7 percent and 5 percent, respectively. Based on initial estimates, GM’s retail market share rose 0.3 percentage points in September to 16.6 percent, the largest retail share gain of any full-line manufacturer. GM has gained retail market share in 15 of the past 18 months, dating to April 2015. Chevrolet gained 0.3 percentage points of retail share in September to 11 percent. Chevrolet has gained retail market share in 8 out of 9 months this year, and remains the industry’s fastest-growing full-line brand. Buick gained 0.1 percentage points of retail share. In addition, Cadillac grew retail share by 0.1 percentage points, driven largely by the success of the all-new XT5. GMC sales gained momentum through the month and the brand posted its second highest monthly average transaction price or ATP in the brand’s history at $44,144. GM’s total sales in September were down slightly year over year at 249,795 vehicles. Through the first nine months of the year, GM retail sales are up nearly 1 percent, compared to last year. GM has gained 0.5 percentage points of retail share during that timeframe, which is the largest retail share gain of any full-line automaker. Year to date, Chevrolet retail sales are up 2 percent and the brand’s retail share has grown 0.4 percentage points to 11.1 percent. Year to date, Buick retail deliveries have grown more than 3 percent and Buick has gained 0.1 percentage points of retail share. “GM again outperformed the retail industry and gained profitable market share. We continue to lead the retail truck industry and gained share in the two largest car segments,” said Kurt McNeil, GM’s vice president of U.S. sales operations. “We are achieving these results while maintaining disciplined incentive spending and commanding the industry’s best average transaction prices for any full-line manufacturer.” GM’s ATPs, which reflect retail transaction prices after sales incentives, were $35,804 in September, nearly $5,000 above the industry average and approximately $1,000 above last September’s performance. GM continues to benefit from a strong U.S. economy. “Key economic fundamentals like a strong jobs market, rising personal incomes, low fuel prices and low interest rates continue to point toward strong industry performance,” said Mustafa Mohatarem, GM’s chief economist. “We think the industry is well positioned for a continued high level of customer demand into the foreseeable future.” September Retail Sales and Business Highlights vs. 2015 (except as noted) Chevrolet Chevrolet had its best September and year to date since 2007 Malibu, Cruze, Corvette, Camaro and Volt were up 50 percent, 6 percent, 16 percent, 10 percent and 117 percent, respectively Colorado, Suburban, Tahoe and Trax were up 54 percent, 37 percent, 44 percent and 31 percent, respectively Malibu had its best September since 1980 and year to date since 1981 Corvette had its best September since 2006 Tahoe and Suburban had their best September since 2007 Colorado had its best September since 2004 GMC Canyon, Yukon and Yukon XL were up 25 percent, 24 percent and 9 percent, respectively More than 28 percent Denali penetration in September ATPs are 45 percent higher than industry average Sierra had its best year to date sales since 2006 Canyon had its best September ever and year to date ever Yukon and Yukon XL had their best September and year to date performances since 2007 Buick The brand had its best year to date since 2005 Encore was up 28 percent and had its best September and year to date ever Cadillac Escalade was up 17 percent XT5 continues to gain momentum in the marketplace CT6 had its best retail month since launch Average Transaction Prices (ATP)/Incentives GM’s ATPs, which reflect retail transaction prices after sales incentives, were $35,804, nearly $5,000 above the industry average and approximately $1,000 above last September GM’s incentive spending as a percentage of ATP was 13.1 percent, above the industry average of 12.6 percent, but well below other domestic and select Asian competitors, who are spending near or above 15 percent of ATPs Fleet and Commercial GM’s total fleet sales were down 4 percent in September GM’s fleet mix in August was about 18 percent of total sales, below the company’s full-year guidance of 20 percent and more than 19 percent year to date According to plan, daily rental sales were about 12 percent of GM’s total sales in September and are less than 10 percent year to date Malibu commercial sales were up 136 percent versus last September and up 9 percent year to date Industry Sales GM estimates that the seasonally adjusted annual selling rate (SAAR) for light vehicles in September was approximately 17.8 million units. On a calendar year-to-date basis, GM estimates the light-vehicle SAAR was 17.4 million units

Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 21.2% (8,299 Vehicles Sold This Month, 74,740 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan North America - Up 4.9% (127,797 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,183,024 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 3.5% (54,918 Vehicles Sold This Month, 446,887 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz USA - Up 3.1% (33,075 Vehicles Sold This Month, 278,404 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai Motor America - Up 2.2% (66,610 Vehicles Sold This Month, 587,688 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi of America - Up 1.6% (17,617 Vehicles Sold This Month, 152,179 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Up 1.6% (5,615 Vehicles Sold This Month, 58,532 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota Motor Sales - Up 1.5% (197,260 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,822,419 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Up 1.2% (4,479 Vehicles Sold This Month, 40,256 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) American Honda Motor Co. - Down 0.1% (133,755 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,228,380 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi Motors North America - Down 0.5% (7,191 Vehicles Sold This Month, 74,351 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) General Motors Co. - Down 0.6% (249,795 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,212,397 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) FCA US LLC - Down 1% (192,883 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,714,360 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia Motors America - Down 1.2% (49,220 Vehicles Sold This Month, 491,764 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mazda North American Operations - Down 2.8% (24,889 Vehicles Sold This Month, 224,267 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW Group U.S. - Down 5.2% (29,413 Vehicles Sold This Month, 269,044 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford Motor Company - Down 7.7% (204,447 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,988,456 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen of America - Down 7.76% (24,112 Vehicles Sold This Month, 231,268 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Maserati North America, Inc. - Brands: Acura - Down 12.9% (12,813 Vehicles Sold This Month, 119,727 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Alfa Romeo - Down 27% (41 Vehicles Sold This Month, 418 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Audi - Up 1.6% (17,617 Vehicles Sold This Month, 152,179 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) BMW - Down 4.6% (25,389 Vehicles Sold This Month, 230,133 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Buick - Up 14.1% (20,922 Vehicles Sold This Month, 169,767 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Cadillac - Up 3.1% (15,368 Vehicles Sold This Month, 119,286 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chevrolet - Down 0.3% (170,237 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,531,912 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Chrysler - Down 27% (18,797 Vehicles Sold This Month, 186,497 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Dodge - Down 6% (42,395 Vehicles Sold This Month, 394,940 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Fiat - Down 30% (2,913 Vehicles Sold This Month, 25,099 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ford - Down 8.1% (195,650 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,908,021 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Genesis - N/A (1,211 Vehicles Sold This Month, 2,708 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) GMC - Down 8.7% (43,268 Vehicles Sold This Month, 391,432 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Honda - Up 1.5% (120,842 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,108,653 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Hyundai - Up 2.2% (66,610 Vehicles Sold This Month, 587,688 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Infiniti - Up 11.7% (11,413 Vehicles Sold This Month, 96,775 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jaguar - Up 168% (2,662 Vehicles Sold This Month, 20,349 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Jeep - Down 3% (76,331 Vehicles Sold This Month, 707,106 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Kia - Down 1.2% (49,220 Vehicles Sold This Month, 491,764 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Land Rover - Down 3.7% (5,637 Vehicles Sold This Month, 54,391 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lexus - Up 2% (25,801 Vehicles Sold This Month, 236,193 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Lincoln - Up 1.3% (8,797 Vehicles Sold This Month, 80,435 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Maserati - Mazda - Down 2.8% (24,889 Vehicles Sold This Month, 224,267 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz - Up 1.7% (29,500 Vehicles Sold This Month, 249,204 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mercedes-Benz Vans - Up 28.2% (2,970 Vehicles Sold This Month, 25,156 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) MINI - Down 8.8% (4,024 Vehicles Sold This Month, 38,911 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Mitsubishi - Down 0.5% (7,191 Vehicles Sold This Month, 74,351 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Nissan - Up 4.3% (11,413 Vehicles Sold This Month, 96,775 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Porsche - Up 1.2% (4,479 Vehicles Sold This Month, 40,256 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Ram Trucks - Up 27% (51,866 Vehicles Sold This Month, 400,300 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) smart - Down 19.3% (605 Vehicles Sold This Month, 4,044 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Subaru - Up 3.5% (54,918 Vehicles Sold This Month, 446,887 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Toyota - Up 1.4% (171,459 Vehicles Sold This Month, 1,586,226 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volkswagen - Down 7.76% (24,112 Vehicles Sold This Month, 231,268 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) Volvo - Up 1.6% (5,615 Vehicles Sold This Month, 58,532 Vehicles Sold So Far This Year) View full article

BMW Group U.S. Reports September 2016 Sales BMW brand sales decrease 4.6 percent MINI brand sales decrease 8.8 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 3, 2016… Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 4.6 percent in September for a total of 25,389 compared to 26,608 vehicles sold in September, 2015. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is down 7.9 percent in the U.S. on sales of 230,133 vehicles compared to 249,956 sold in the first nine months of 2015. Notable vehicle sales in September include the BMW 7 Series which increased to 1,201 cars, the BMW X1 which increased to 2,463 vehicles, and the BMW X3 which increased to 3,829 vehicles. “Once again, our Sports Activity Vehicles (SAVs) are leading the way, accounting for 44% of BMW September sales, the second month in a row for such a percentage,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “At the same time, I am also pleased to see demand for our flagship 7 Series continuing to increase with solid numbers over a year ago.” BMW Group Sales In total, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported September sales of 29,413 vehicles, a decrease of 5.2 percent from the 31,022 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales are down 8.8 percent on sales of 269,044 vehicles in the first nine months of 2016 compared to 294,930 in the same period in 2015. MINI Brand Sales For September, MINI USA reported 4,024 automobiles sold, a decrease of 8.8 percent from the 4,414 sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI USA reported a total of 38,911 automobiles sold, a decrease of 13.5 percent from 44,974 automobiles sold in the first nine months of 2015.

Mitsubishi Motors Reports September Sales CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported September 2016 sales of 7,191 down 4.8 percent from September of 2015. Sales for the year remain up at 1.5 percent over the previous year. September YTD 2016 2015 2016 2015 i-MiEV 17 3 82 93 Mirage 1756 1348 17750 17971 Lancer 923 1116 11539 14270 Outlander Sport 2570 3140 25518 27561 Outlander 1925 1949 19462 13362 Total 7191 7556 74351 73257

Toyota Motor Sales Reports September 2016 Sales TMS, Toyota Division and Lexus post record September light truck sales Toyota No. 1 selling retail brand in September Lexus posts record September sales TORRANCE, Calif. (October 3, 2016) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September 2016 sales of 197,260 units, an increase of 1.5 percent from September 2015 on a volume basis. With the same amount of selling days in September 2016 compared to September 2015, sales were up 1.5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota Division posted September sales of 171,459 units, up 1.4 percent on a volume basis and DSR basis. “Industry sales in 2016 remain in line with last year’s record levels,” said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager of the Toyota division. “Toyota outpaced the industry to be the no.1 retail brand in September, led by Camry, RAV4, and Corolla, and the fourth quarter outlook is strong thanks to our best light truck supply of the year.” Lexus posted September sales of 25,801 units, up 2 percent on a volume basis and DSR basis. “Lexus continued to see its best-ever year-to-date sales performance from our LUV line up, with the NX up almost 52 percent and the LX more than doubling its volume, all which helped the brand to a best-ever September LUV month,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus division group vice president and general manager. “Lexus is traditionally strong in the fourth quarter, and thanks to improved availability, we expect this record pace to continue through the final quarter.” September 2016 Highlights Corolla up 17 percent Camry posts September sales of 30,707 units Toyota Division light trucks up 11.5 percent; posts September and year-to-date sales record RAV4 sales rose 8.6 percent; posts year-to-date sales record Highlander up 21.3 percent; posts best-ever September and year-to-date sales record 4Runner up almost 21 percent Land Cruiser up almost 171 percent in August Toyota division pickups up 28.4 percent Tacoma up 35.4 percent; posts sales of 15,723 units Tundra up 18.2 percent TCUV posts best-ever sales for the month Lexus LUVs up more than 24 percent; posts best September, year-to-date and third quarter sales NX up almost 52 percent in September; posts best-ever September, year-to-date and third quarter sales GX up 23 percent for the month LX up more than 124 percent in September

Nissan Group reports September 2016 U.S. sales NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for September 2016 of 127,797 units, an increase of 5 percent over the prior year and a September record. Nissan highlights: Nissan division sales set a September record with sales 116,384, up 4 percent. Overall sales of Nissan crossovers, trucks and SUVs set a September record, up 20 percent. Sales of the Rogue crossover set a September record with sales 26,459, up 6 percent. Sales of the Murano crossover set a September record with sales 7,536, up 46 percent. Sales of the Frontier pickup truck increased 65 percent to 7,596. Nissan Maxima sales climbed to 6,569, up 70 percent. NISSAN DIVISION SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2016 2015 % chg 2016 2015 % chg Nissan Division Total 116,384 111,562 4.3 1,086,249 1,026,920 5.8 Versa 11,553 18,053 -36.0 106,455 109,832 -3.1 Sentra 13,670 14,196 -3.7 169,476 154,270 9.9 Cube 0 24 -100.0 15 912 -98.4 Altima 25,031 24,224 3.3 242,321 262,424 -7.7 Maxima 6,569 3,871 69.7 49,376 26,801 84.2 LEAF 1,316 1,247 5.5 9,238 13,630 -32.2 Juke 947 2,108 -55.1 16,214 21,462 -24.5 370Z 513 573 -10.5 4,805 5,882 -18.3 GT-R 82 38 115.8 537 929 -42.2 Total Car 59,681 64,334 -7.2 598,437 596,142 0.4 Frontier 7,596 4,617 64.5 69,388 47,261 46.8 Titan 2,484 1,078 130.4 10,974 9,521 15.3 Xterra 0 766 -100.0 38 10,012 -99.6 Pathfinder 8,028 6,203 29.4 59,111 62,997 -6.2 Armada 1,712 841 103.6 8,083 9,799 -17.5 Rogue 26,459 25,064 5.6 241,619 213,207 13.3 Murano 7,536 5,166 45.9 60,782 44,900 35.4 Quest 209 656 -68.1 10,055 7,609 32.1 NV 1,395 1,437 -2.9 13,383 12,538 6.7 NV200 1,284 1,400 -8.3 14,379 12,934 11 Total Truck 56,703 47,228 20.1 487,812 430,778 13.2 INFINITI SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2016 2015 % chg 2016 2015 % chg Infiniti Total 11,413 10,220 11.7 96,775 95,568 1.3 Infiniti Q40 0 155 -100.0 59 8,503 -99.3 Infiniti Q50 4,359 3,557 22.5 31,163 31,603 -1.4 Infiniti Q60 497 258 92.6 1,413 3,180 -55.6 Infiniti Q70 402 622 -35.4 4,495 6,304 -28.7 Infiniti QX30 249 0 N/A 323 0 N/A Infiniti QX50 1,215 263 362.0 12,399 2,118 485.4 Infiniti QX60 3,126 3,845 -18.7 31,067 29,378 5.7 Infiniti QX70 363 476 -23.7 4,062 3,950 2.8 Infiniti QX80 1,202 1,044 15.1 11,794 10,532 12.0 Total Car 5,258 4,592 14.5 37,130 49,590 -25.1 Total Truck 6,155 5,628 9.4 59,645 45,978 29.7 NISSAN GROUP SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2016 2015 % chg 2016 2015 % chg TOTAL VEHICLE 127,797 121,782 4.9 1,183,024 1,122,488 5.4 Total Car 64,939 68,926 -5.8 635,567 645,732 -1.6 Total Truck 62,858 52,856 18.9 547,457 476,756 14.8 Selling days 25 25 229 229

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS SEPTEMBER 2016 SALES RESULTS September sales totaled 24,112 units Best ever September for Tiguan, with 2,988 units, a 0.5 percent increase over September 2015 Herndon, VA — (October 3, 2016) Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 24,112 units delivered in September 2016. In late September, both #PinkBeetle and the all-new Golf Alltrack, based on the SportWagen began to reach showrooms. September 2016 Sales September 16 September 15 Yr/Yr% change September 16 YTD September 15 YTD Yr/Yr% change Golf 1,082 1,193 -9.3% 9,549 16,193 -41.0% GTI 1,837 1,825 0.7% 17,187 16,817 2.2% Golf R 204 462 -55.8% 3,103 2,701 14.9% e-Golf 529 343 54.2% 2,782 2,555 8.9% Golf SportWagen 933 1,428 -34.7% 8,477 11,501 -26.3% Total Golf Family 4,585 5,251 -12.7% 41,098 49,767 -17.4% Jetta Sedan 8,299 7,746 7.1% 89,743 94,793 -5.3% Jetta SportWagen (now Golf SportWagen) n/a 27 n/a 5 2,672 -99.8% Total Jetta 8,299 7,773 6.8% 89,748 97,465 -7.9% Beetle Coupe 988 890 11.0% 6,839 10,736 -36.3% Beetle Convertible 353 649 -45.6% 4,322 8,330 -48.1% Total Beetle 1,341 1,539 -12.9% 11,161 19,066 -41.5% Eos* n/a 356 n/a 387 2,156 -82.1% Passat 6,335 7,228 -12.4% 53,086 63,736 -16.7% CC 234 384 -39.1% 2,355 4,490 -47.6% Tiguan 2,988 2,972 0.5% 30,225 22,221 36.0% Touareg 330 638 -48.3% 3,208 5,314 -39.6% TOTAL 24,112 26,141 -7.76% 231,268 264,215 -12.47% *Eos production ended in July 2015

Mazda Reports September Sales IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported September U.S. sales of 24,889 vehicles, representing a decrease of 2.8 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through September are 224,267 vehicles. Key September sales notes: Sales of the Mazda CX-3 were up 12.9 percent YOY with 1,513 vehicles sold. Total year-to-date sales sit at 14,006. Mazda CX-5 had its best-ever September with 9,385 vehicles sold. This number represents an increase of 3.1 percent over September 2015. The all-new Mazda CX-9 accounted for 1,834 vehicles sold in the month of September, representing a YOY increase of 17.6 percent. Total sales of Mazda's CX crossover SUVs remain strong with 12,732 vehicles sold in the month of September, marking an increase of 6 percent YOY. Among CUV buyers, Mazda's i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive system remains popular with 64.1 percent of buyers choosing vehicles equipped with the option. Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales of 2,775 vehicles, down 12.2 percent YOY. Month-To-Date Year-To-Date September September % % MTD September September % % YTD 2016 2015 Change DSR 2016 2015 Change DSR Mazda2 - 4 (100.0)% (100.0)% 3 292 (99.0)% (99.0)% Mazda3 7,350 7,757 (5.2)% (5.2)% 74,131 82,299 (9.9)% (9.9)% Mazda5 3 381 (99.2)% (99.2)% 365 7,758 (95.3)% (95.3)% Mazda6 4,052 4,528 (10.5)% (10.5)% 35,862 47,078 (23.8)% (23.8)% MX-5 Miata 752 940 (20.0)% (20.0)% 7,840 6,068 29.2% 29.2% CX-3 1,513 1,340 12.9% 12.9% 14,006 2,038 587.2% 587.2% CX-5 9,385 9,107 3.1% 3.1% 82,439 82,013 0.5% 0.5% CX-9 1,834 1,559 17.6% 17.6% 9,621 14,160 (32.1)% (32.1)% Total Vehicles CARS 12,157 13,610 (10.7)% (10.7)% 118,201 143,495 (17.6)% (17.6)% TRUCKS 12,732 12,006 6.0% 6.0% 106,066 98,211 8.0% 8.0% TOTAL 24,889 25,616 (2.8)% (2.8)% 224,267 241,706 (7.2)% (7.2)% Selling Days 25 25 229 229

Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Record September Sales Record September - monthly sales increase 3.5 percent over September 2015 58 consecutive months of month-over-month growth Best September ever for Outback and Crosstrek 31 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 38 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 54,918 vehicle sales for September 2016, a 3.5 percent increase over September 2015 sales of 53,070. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 446,887 vehicles, a 4.2 percent gain over the same period in 2015. September marked the 31st consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Outback and Crosstrek sales were notably strong as each carline achieved its best September ever. Outback posted a 12.2 percent increase, Crosstrek posted a 11.4 percent increase, while Forester posted a 3.4 percent sales increase in September. “With September sales exceeding 50,000 vehicles for the third month in a row, Subaru is in a great position to achieve its eighth consecutive all-time sales record in 2016,” said Thomas J. Doll, President and COO of Subaru of America, Inc. “These results have been achieved thanks to the hard work and dedication of our retailers, as well as our stakeholders.” “We look forward to the remainder of the year as the all-new 2017 Impreza will soon join the strongest vehicle line-up in the history of the brand,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. Carline Sep-16 Sep-15 % Chg Sep-16 Sep-15 % Chg MTD MTD MTD YTD YTD YTD Forester 15,883 15,364 3.4% 130,652 129,568 0.8% Impreza 4,786 5,555 -13.8% 45,070 50,462 -10.7% WRX / STI 2,683 3,033 -11.5% 25,171 25,151 0.1% Legacy 6,027 6,277 -3.9% 47,396 44,231 7.2% Outback 16,978 15,126 12.2% 126,426 108,419 16.6% BRZ 300 301 -0.3% 3,362 4,133 -18.7% Crosstrek 8,261 7,414 11.4% 68,810 66,738 3.1% TOTAL 54,918 53,070 3.5% 446,887 428,702 4.2%

Mercedes-Benz USA Closes Out Third Quarter With Record September Sales ATLANTA, Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported best-ever September sales of 29,500 vehicles, increasing 1.7% from the 29,020 vehicles sold during the same month last year. Mercedes-Benz Vans also reported best-ever September sales with 2,970 units, up 28.2% and smart reported 605 units, bringing MBUSA grand total to 33,075 vehicles for the month, up 3.1% from last year. On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz retails totaled 249,204. Adding year-to-date-sales of 25,156 for Vans and 4,044 for smart, MBUSA posted a grand total of 278,404 units in September, increasing 1.0% from the previous year. "Record third quarter results were fueled by several best-ever months," said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA. "We expect this momentum to carry us into the final quarter, with continued strong performance in SUVs and dream cars." Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in September included the C-Class, GLC and E-Class (including the CLS) model lines. The C-Class took the lead at 6,600, followed by the GLC at 4,873. The E-Class, rounded out the top three with 4,824 units sold. Mercedes-AMG high-performance models sold 1,511 units in September, with a total of 15,642 units sold year-to-date (up 53.1 %). Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 9,598 vehicles in September, a decrease of -15.8% from last year (11,397). On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 92,234 vehicles, an increase of 2.8%. MERCEDES-BENZ USA Sales -- September 2016 Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles Sep-16 Sep-15 Monthly % YTD 2016 YTD 2015 Yearly % B-CLASS 51 147 -65.3% 468 1,687 -72.3% CLA 1,845 2,089 -11.7% 19,551 23,253 -15.9% C-CLASS 6,600 7,660 -13.8% 56,334 64,535 -12.7% E-CLASS/CLS 4,824 4,472 7.9% 37,576 39,941 -5.9% S-CLASS 1,440 1,956 -26.4% 13,414 16,048 -16.4% SLC/SLK 238 339 -29.8% 2,559 3,137 -18.4% SL 326 259 25.9% 2,846 3,132 -9.1% AMG GT 111 109 1.8% 959 892 7.5% *SLS AMG 0 0 - 0 27 - GLA 2,032 2,125 -4.4% 17,407 18,647 -6.6% GLC/GLK 4,873 2,056 137.0% 36,390 20,377 78.6% GLE/M-CLASS 4,127 5,151 -19.9% 37,481 36,447 2.8% GL/GLS 2,782 2,448 13.6% 21,244 19,329 9.9% G-CLASS 251 209 20.1% 2,975 2,438 22.0% TOTAL 29,500 29,020 1.7% 249,204 249,890 -0.3% Vans1 2,970 2,317 28.2% 25,156 20,274 24.1% smart 605 750 -19.3% 4,044 5,432 -25.6% MBUSA Combined Total Sep-16 Sep-15 Monthly % YTD 2016 YTD 2015 Yearly % GRAND TOTAL 33,075 32,087 3.1% 278,404 275,596 1.0% 1Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Sprinter and Metris Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively. *out of production

September Caps Best-Ever Sales Through the First Nine Months Of The Year For Kia Motors America Sportage CUV Surpasses Previous All-Time Annual Sales Total; Year-to-Date Sales Up 3.3% IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- With 49,220 units sold last month – including best-ever September performances by the Forte family of compact cars and the Sportage CUV – Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the highest sales total through the first three quarters in company history. Year-to-date sales are up 3.3 percent as demand for the Sportage, Kia's longest-running nameplate in the U.S., has surged to new heights. "On the strength of double digit gains for the Rio, Forte, Sportage and Sedona nameplates through the first nine months of the year, Kia's upward trajectory continues despite the industry showing signs of little growth," said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. MONTH OF SEPTEMBER YEAR-TO-DATE Model 2016 2015 2016 2015 Rio 2,141 1,480 24,165 20,276 Forte 8,256 5,388 79,608 63,300 Optima 9,010 11,719 89,327 118,303 Cadenza 390 859 3,753 4,880 K900 68 329 621 1,905 Sportage 6,282 4,012 63,510 39,008 Sorento 8,137 9,380 85,602 85,761 Sedona 3,051 3,039 37,355 29,864 Soul 11,885 13,614 107,823 112,683 Total 49,220 49,820 491,764 475,980

Volvo Announces September Sales ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Oct. 3, 2016) - Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 5,615 vehicles, a 1.6 percent increase versus September 2015. Year-to-date sales are up 26.2 percent year-over-year. Sales for the month of September were led by the award-winning XC90 luxury SUV with 2,465 vehicles sold. The XC60 followed in the second spot with 1,157 vehicles sold. “September was another successful month for Volvo in the US with the fifteenth month of consecutive sales growth, said Lex Kerssemakers, President and CEO, Volvo Car USA. “The XC90 continues to be our best seller with another month of strong performance.” Models September 2016 September 2015 % Year To Date 2016 Year To Date 2015 % S60 889 1,265 -29.7 % 9,648 12,548 -23.1 % S60 CC 38 29 31.0 % 440 79 457.0 % S80 58 65 -10.8 % 559 1,083 -48.4 % S90 147 0 100.0 % 608 0 100.0 % V60 142 172 -17.4 % 2,603 3,329 -21.8 % V60 CC 234 134 74.6 % 2,110 1,900 11.1 % XC60 1,157 2,217 -47.8 % 13,931 18,634 -25.2 % XC70 485 463 4.8 % 4,404 3,960 11.2 % XC90 0 0 - - 112 - All-New XC90 2,465 1,182 108.5 % 24,229 4,729 412.3 % C70 0 0 - - 7 - Total 5,615 5,527 1.6 % 58,532 46,381 26.2 % * I, II, III etc shows which generation the car model belongs to.

Porsche Reports September 2016 Retail Sales Record September sales month ATLANTA, Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced an all-time September sales record of 4,479 vehicles. September 2016 sales are up 1.2 percent compared to the same month last year. The Macan continues to lead in volume with 1,998 vehicle sales, a 72.2 percent increase over September 2015. Year-to-date retail sales stand at 40,246 vehicles, up 2.4 percent compared to last year. Macan deliveries are up 30 percent year-to-date. Model September Sales Year-to-Date 2016 2015 2016 2015 ALL BOXSTER/CAYMAN 421 612 4,989 5,109 ALL 911 465 768 7,047 7,557 ALL CAYENNE 1,239 1,323 11,506 12,267 ALL PANAMERA 356 557 3,341 3,885 ALL MACAN 1,998 1,160 13,362 10,281 GRAND TOTALS* 4,479 4,424 40,246 39,300 *2015 grand totals include 918 Spyder sales; 2016 grand totals include one 918 Spyder sale

Hyundai Motor America Reports Record September Sales FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America posted its best September ever, with sales of 66,610, up four percent year-over-year. Both of the company's luxury division offerings, the Genesis G80 mid-luxury sedan, and flagship Genesis G90, are both now arriving at dealerships across the country. "Strong performances by our Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport, in addition to the sub-compact Accent, lead the way to yet another record month," said Derrick Hatami, vice president of national sales for Hyundai Motor America. "Dealers are excited to have our new Genesis G80 and G90 models arriving as we start the fourth quarter." Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport were up 5.6 percent for the month. SALES BY BRAND SEPT/2016 SEPT/2015 CY/2016 CY/2015 HYUNDAI 65,399 64,015 584,980 578,190 GENESIS 1,211 0 2,708 0 TOTAL 66,610 64,015 587,688 578,190 MODELS CARLINE SEPT/2016 SEPT/2015 CY/2016 CY/2015 ACCENT 7,495 3,640 62,200 48,625 SONATA 15,347 16,124 155,279 157,680 ELANTRA 19,382 20,724 157,050 193,962 SANTA FE 11,350 10,752 98,298 88,400 AZERA 419 281 3,775 4,639 TUCSON 7,333 7,925 65,333 41,076 VELOSTER 3,168 2,118 20,085 17,655 GENESIS 845 2,239 21,663 24,423 EQUUS 60 212 1,297 1,730 G80 1,201 0 2,698 0 G90 10 0 10 0

Audi sets new September record on SUV, A4 demand, as record sales hit 69th month October 03, 2016 | HERNDON, Virginia Demand for Q3 SUV increased 70 percent; Q7 28 percent A4 sedan sales increased 43 percent for the month North American manufacturing facility opens to produce best-selling Q5 Audi sales for September increased 1.6 percent to 17,617 vehicles, the brand’s best sales for the month in its U.S. history, surpassing the previous record of 17,340 vehicles set last year. The Q3, Q7 and A4 led the volume gains. September 2016 marks the 69th month of record sales for Audi of America. Year-to-date sales have risen 3.2 percent to 152,179. Sales of Audi SUV models remained steady with a 1.6 percent increase over last September and an 18 percent increase year-to-date. The Q3 posted sales of 1,919 vehicles for the month, marking the second-best sales month on record for the model and a 70 percent increase over last September. Q7 sales rose 28 percent to 2,475 vehicles and 52 percent year-to-date. Audi opened its first North American manufacturing facility Sept. 30, dedicated to producing the new version of the Q5 SUV, which debuted the day before at the Paris Motor Show. The factory gives AUDI AG a third global pillar, after Europe and China, to continue its profitable growth. “With an all-new Q5 and state-of-the-art factory in our region, Audi will be able to build on the massive success of the model’s first generation and better serve our U.S. customers and dealers, cutting delivery times in half,” said Mark Del Rosso, chief operating officer, Audi of America. September results were also bolstered by solid demand for the new A4, countering a trend in the overall U.S. market away from sedans. The A4 sedan posted sales of 3,175 vehicles, a 43 percent increase for the month and a 15 percent increase year-to-date. AUDI US SNAPSHOT --MTD-- --YTD-- Model Line Sep '16 Actual Sep '15 Actual Yr/Yr % change Sep '16 YTD Actual Sep '15 YTD Actual Yr/Yr % change A3 2,209 2,712 -18.5% 24,863 26,972 -7.8% A4 3,175 2,221 43.0% 23,671 20,527 15.3% A5 746 945 -21.1% 6,672 9,812 -32.0% A6 1,599 1,713 -6.7% 13,709 17,072 -19.7% A7 541 626 -13.6% 4,588 5,508 -16.7% A8 335 441 -24.0% 2,951 3,817 -22.7% allroad 282 261 8.0% 1,406 2,003 -29.8% Q5 3,957 5,149 -23.2% 35,195 36,566 -3.7% Q7 2,475 1,941 27.5% 21,885 14,421 51.8% Q3 1,919 1,130 69.8% 14,444 9,732 48.4% R8 84 14 500.0% 530 453 17.0% TT 295 187 57.8% 2,265 520 335.6% Total Audi Sales 17,617 17,340 1.6% 152,179 147,403 3.2% Total CPO Sales 3,531 3,923 -10.0% 34,529 36,767 -6.1%

FORD TRANSIT SALES GROW IN SEPTEMBER; FORD'S OVERALL U.S. SALES DOWN 8 PERCENT VERSUS YEAR-AGO Ford Transit U.S. sales increase 6 percent versus year ago, with 10,799 vans sold September marks F-Series’ best retail sales month of the year; total Ford F-Series sales of 67,809 down 3 percent Total U.S. sales of 204,447 vehicles down 8 percent from a year ago; retail sales down 4 percent and fleet decline 21 percent DEARBORN, Mich., Oct 3, 2016 – Ford Transit vans U.S. sales grew 6 percent last month with 10,799 vans sold. Overall Ford U.S. September sales totaled 204,447 vehicles, an 8 percent decline versus a year ago. Retail sales declined 4 percent in September, with 162,327 vehicles sold for the month. Fleet sales of 42,120 vehicles, including daily rental, commercial and government segments, were down 21 percent, consistent with the company’s plan to front-load fleet sales this year. Sales to daily rental companies declined 36 percent for the month. “We continue seeing strong customer demand, especially for vans and pickup trucks, including our all-new Super Duty,” said Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Demand for a rich mix of our all-new Super Duty pickups helped boost Ford’s average transaction prices by $1,100 versus a year ago, outpacing the industry’s $400 average.” September marked 2016’s best month for F-Series’ retail sales. Ford F-Series sales totaled 67,809 vehicles, a 3 percent decline.