Drew Dowdell

Versa has a nicer interior than Kicks. Versa is cheaper than Rogue by a significant amount

No, I doubt he's getting a Pontiac.

Porsche dealerships are usually paired with some other premium brand.

It's really hard to gauge what the market is doing when the domestics only report every 3 months. I'm tempted to move our sales reporting to quarterly also.

The Nissan Versa once held the dubious title of being the cheapest new car you could buy. Now, with the all new 2020 Nissan Versa, Nissan hopes to bring the sub-compact a little bit more premium and with that the Versa goes up in price. Now coming only in a sedan (The Kicks has replaced the Versa Note), the Versa wears one of the more stylish exteriors for the sub-compact class. The engine is a next generation 1.6 liter 4-cylinder, with an increase in horsepower to 122. Fuel economy is rated at 32 city / 40 highway / 35 combined. Those of you who prefer to row your own gears instead of letting Nissan's CVT do it are limited to buying the base model Versa S, starting at $14,730. Above that, all models come with the CVT. Model/Engine/Transmission Versa S 1.6 5MT $14,730 USD Versa S 1.6 Xtronic $16,400 USD Versa SV 1.6 Xtronic $17,640 USD Versa SR 1.6 Xtronic $18,240 USD Destination and Handling $895. These prices are roughly a $2,000 increase over the current car. But you do get a lot more for your money. Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard on the SV and SR. Available equipment includes heated front seats, 60/40-split fold-down rear seat, and Automatic Climate Control, bigger wheels, and intelligent cruise control. The 2020 Nissan Versa is available at dealerships soon. View full article

Acura will be debuting a Type-S concept at Monterey Car Week, one of the top gatherings for automotive enthusiasts. The concept previews the return of the Type-S in the Acura lineup. Type S has been the top of the performance line for Acura. The prior Type-S cars were the 2001 - 2003 3.2CL Type S, 2002 - 2003 3.2TL Type S, 2002 - 2006 RSX Type-S, 2007 - 2008 TL Type-S. Type-S will join Acura's A-Spec trim in the lineup. View full article

Audi has been updated. Those were june figures. They didn't release until later last night.

(MAHWAH, NJ) – Aug. 1, 2019 – Jaguar Land Rover today reported July 2019 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales were 6,456 units, up four percent from 6,209 in July 2018; Jaguar sales were 2,020 units, a 7 percent increase from 1,880 units in July 2018. Jaguar Land Rover total July U.S. sales reached 8,476 units, a 5 percent increase from in July 2018. For the calendar year, Jaguar Land Rover achieved 70,881 units, an increase of five percent vs. 67,655 in 2018. “We are proud to end the month with an increase in sales across both Jaguar and Land Rover,” said Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. With the industry experiencing significant headwinds, we remain confident that our award-winning SUV product offering, supported by our dedicated retailer network, will continue this sales momentum.” U.S. MODEL HIGHLIGHTS Land Rover For the month of July, the Land Rover brand sold 6,456 units, an increase of four percent compared to 6,209 in July 2018. Land Rover is up 3 percent for the year driven by sales of the Range Rover lineup. The new Range Rover Evoque is up 38 percent with 876 units sold. The Range Rover Sport continues to be the brand’s sales leader with 1,748 units sold. The Range Rover is up 20 percent with 1,307 units sold. In the U.S., the 2019/2020 Land Rover model line-up features six models; two within the Discovery family, and four within the Range Rover Family. The Land Rover Discovery and Discovery Sport – bring new levels of sophistication, desirability, capability and versatility to the Discovery family. With variable five- and seven-passenger seating options in both the compact Discovery Sport and full-size Discovery, this family of vehicles features the latest connectivity technologies, a variety of innovative storage solutions and the same on-/off-road capability Land Rover is best known for. The 2020 Range Rover Evoque is a sophisticated evolution of the original model that pioneered the luxury compact SUV market. The second generation Range Rover Evoque offers anew 48-volt 296hp mild-hybrid (MHEV) powertrain alongside a 246hp Ingenium four-cylinder gasoline engine. For 20MY, the Range Rover Evoque also offersgroundbreaking off-road technologies like the optional segment first ‘ClearSight Ground View’ technology, part of the optional 360 Surround Camera system, and optional ‘ClearSight Rear View Mirror’3,4. Bringing a new dimension of modernity and elegance to the Range Rover family, the 2019 Range Rover Velar is designed to fill the white space between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport; offering levels of luxury, refinement and all-terrain capability never before seen in the mid-size SUV segment. For 20MY the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport feature all-new mild-hybrid (MHEV) inline six-cylinder Ingenium gas engine, offered in 355hp and 395hp outputs and new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) P400e powertrain options. Jaguar For the month of July, Jaguar sales were 2,020 units. The Jaguar F-PACE continued to lead the brand’s sales performance with 862 units sold. The Jaguar F-TYPE is up 84 percent for the month. After being named the 2019 World Car of the Year award, and in an unprecedented achievement, winning the World Car Design of the Year and World Green Car titles, the Jaguar I-PACE sold 213 vehicles. With the addition of the Jaguar E-PACE and the battery electric I-PACE, the New Generation of Jaguar lineup expands to seven models for the first time in the brand’s storied history, while new model derivatives like the Jaguar F-PACE SVR and the XF Sportbrake Prestige diversify the portfolio offering customers greater choice. For 2019 the Jaguar ‘PACE’ family of SUVs and crossovers has expanded since the debut of the F-PACE, the brand’s best-selling model. Last year, Jaguar introduced the E-PACE compact crossover, as well as the brand’s first-ever all-electric production car – the I-PACE, mid-size performance SUV. In addition to the ‘PACE’ family of SUVs and crossovers, the Jaguar brand includes the F-TYPE sports car, the XE compact sport sedan, XF premium mid-size sedan, XF Sportbrake mid-size wagon and the brand’s luxury flagship – the full-size Jaguar XJ. Each model delivers segment leading driving dynamics, timeless design and the latest connected technologies. For added peace of mind, every new Jaguar vehicle comes with Jaguar EliteCare, a Best-in-Class ownership package1. This warranty is further expanded for Jaguar I-PACE customers covering the electric battery for 8-years / 100,000 miles and a 70 percent state of health2. Jaguar EliteCare coverage includes a New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance and 24/7 Roadside Assistance, each for 5-years or 60,000 miles, as well as Jaguar InControl® Remote & Protect™ connected services for 5-years and unlimited mileage. Jaguar Land Rover announced in 2017 that from 2020 all new, or significantly updated, models will incorporate some form of electrification either optional or as standard. The company will introduce a portfolio of electrified products across its model range in the coming years; embracing fully electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and mild hybrid (MHEV) vehicles as well as continuing to offer ultra-clean gasoline and diesel engines

Atlanta, Georgia. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of the Porsche 911, 718 Boxster and Cayman, Panamera, Cayenne, and Macan model lines, today announced July retail sales rose 23.3 percent year-over-year to a new record for the month of 4,956 vehicles. In the period January through July, Porsche dealers delivered a total of 35,213 new cars, up 5.3 percent from a year ago. “The new generation Cayenne and refreshed Macan models are thrilling even more U.S. customers as the sports cars of the SUV market,” said Klaus Zellmer, President and CEO of PCNA. Deliveries of the redesigned Cayenne quadrupled in July from a year ago, when the previous generation was selling out. Macan sales for July were up 8.8 percent compared to July 2018. Sales of the next generation 911 will commence shortly with the latest Porsche icon promising to once again set new standards in its segment. Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales in the U.S. totaled 2,069 vehicles in July, up 18.4 percent year-over-year. Model July Sales Year-to-Date 2019 2018 2019 2018 ALL 911 408 524 5,028 5,395 ALL 718 438 531 2,593 3,583 ALL PANAMERA 476 585 4,216 5,158 ALL CAYENNE 1,334 266 11,365 5,541 ALL MACAN 2,300 2,114 12,011 13,764 GRAND TOTALS 4,956 4,020 35,213 33,441

ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Aug 1, 2019) - Volvo Car USA LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 8,795 vehicles for the month of July, an increase of 2 percent from the same period last year. Year-to-date VCUSA has sold 58,915 vehicles, an increase of 4.7 percent from the previous year. “The team has done an amazing job in July, posting the best mid-summer numbers since July 2007.” said Anders Gustafsson, President and CEO, Volvo Car USA & Senior Vice President Americas. The XC40 set a new sales record, with 2,072 cars sold, up 36 percent from last year. The S60 showed solid growth, with sales up 31 percent from the previous year at 1,081 vehicles. The XC90 was the most popular Volvo in July, with 2,776 cars sold, up 16 percent from the previous year.

It was a pretty decent month for M-B actually.

Quarterly: Ford Motor Company - Not Reported General Motors Co. - Not Reported Tesla - Not Reported FCA US LLC - Not Reported Monthly: Audi of America - Up 0.8% for the month, Down 5% for the year BMW of North America - Down 1.7% for the month, Down 1.2% for the year Genesis Motor America - Not Reported Honda Motor Co. - Up 1.9% for the month, Down 0.9% for the year Hyundai Motor America - Up 12.13% for the month, Up 3.10% for the year Infiniti USA - Down 11.2% for the month, Down 12.5% for the year Jaguar Land Rover North America - Up 5% for the month, Up 5% for the year Kia Motors America - Up 0.6% for the month, Up 3.3% for the year Mazda North American Operations - Down 3.5% for the month, Down 13.9% for the year Mercedes-Benz USA - 19.5% for the month, Down 4.0% for the year Mitsubishi Motors North America - Down 13.4% for the month, Up 3.2% for the year Nissan Group - Down 9.1% for the month, Down 8.3% for the year Porsche Cars North America Inc. - Up 23.3% for the month, Up 5.3% for the year Subaru of America, Inc. - Up 7.9% for the month, Up 5.6% for the year Toyota Motor North America - Up 0.2% for the month, Down 2.6% for the year Volkswagen of America - Up 2.2% for the month, Up 6.1% for the year Volvo Cars of North America, LLC - Up 2.0% for the month, Up 4.7% for the year Brands (Quarterly): Alfa Romeo - Not Reported Buick - Not Reported Cadillac - Not Reported Chevrolet - Not Reported Chrysler - Not Reported Dodge - Not Reported Ford - Not Reported Fiat - Not Reported GMC - Not Reported Jeep - Not Reported Lincoln - Not Reported Ram Trucks - Not Reported Tesla - Not Reported Brands (Monthly): Acura - Down 3.7% - 12,759 MTD / 86,526 YTD Audi - Down 0.3% - 19,409 MTD / 101,440 YTD BMW - Up 4.7% - 24,842 MTD / 199,865 YTD Genesis - Not reported Honda - Up 2.5% - 128,537 MTD / 831,765 YTD Hyundai - Up 12.3% - 57,340 MTD / 390,668 YTD Infiniti - Down 11.2% - 8,660 MTD / 71,718 YTD Jaguar - Up 7% - 2,020 MTD Kia - Up 0.6% - 53,405 MTD / 358,249 YTD Land Rover - Up 4% - 6,456 MTD Lexus - Down 1.5% - 25,025 MTD / 160,760 YTD Mazda - Down 3.5% - 23,292 MTD / 161,847 YTD Mercedes-Benz - Up 22.9% - 24,612 MTD / 172,008 YTD Mercedes-Benz Vans - Down 1.5% 2,878 MTD / 18,903 YTD MINI - Down 34.2% - 2,827 MTD / 20,410 YTD Mitsubishi - Down 13.4% - 8,613 MTD / 79,710 YTD Nissan - Down 8.9% - 90,220 MTD / 744,198 YTD Porsche - Up 23.3% - 4,956 MTD / 35,213 YTD Smart - Down 45.6% - 56 MTD / 552 YTD Subaru - Up 7.9% - 64,106 MTD / 403,631 YTD Toyota - Up 0.4% - 184,179 MTD / 1,200,552 YTD Volkswagen - Up 2.2% - 31,188 MTD / 215,796 YTD Volvo - Up 2.0% - 8,795 MTD / 58,915 YTD View full article

JULY YTD 2019 2018 2019 2018 Mirage 3256 2374 16157 15559 Lancer4 0 3 0 3302 Outlander Sport 2677 3440 21445 25855 Outlander 1656 3008 27245 26514 Outlander PHEV 213 350 1461 2306 Eclipse Cross 811 775 13402 3741 Total 8613 9950 79710 77277

Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles Jul-19 Jul-18 Monthly % YTD 2019 YTD 2018 Yearly % A-CLASS 2,619 _ _ 8,829 _ _ B-CLASS 1 0 _ 7 132 -94.7% CLA 609 1,424 -57.2% 7,551 13,140 -42.5% C-CLASS 3,449 3,841 -10.2% 30,786 33,500 -8.1% E-CLASS/CLS 2,750 2,252 22.1% 23,489 25,692 -8.6% S-CLASS 919 630 45.9% 7,074 9,055 -21.9% SLC 160 127 26.0% 1,347 1,308 3.0% SL 119 95 25.3% 1,047 1,351 -22.5% AMG GT 325 104 212.5% 2,183 1,018 114.4% GLA 1,450 1,322 9.7% 12,048 13,484 -10.6% GLC 5,539 4,446 24.6% 39,445 39,591 -0.4% GLE 5,301 4,447 19.2% 23,127 27,188 -14.9% GLS 870 1,184 -26.5% 10,755 11,383 -5.5% G-CLASS 501 162 209.3% 4,320 2,040 111.8% TOTAL 24,612 20,034 22.9% 172,008 178,882 -3.8% Vans1 2,878 2,921 -1.5% 18,903 19,831 -4.7% smart 56 103 -45.6% 552 753 -26.7% MBUSA Combined Total Jul-19 Jul-18 Monthly % YTD 2019 YTD 2018 Yearly % GRAND TOTAL 27,546 23,058 19.5% 191,463 199,466 -4.0% 1 Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Sprinter and Metris Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively. # # #

Carline Jul-19 Jul-18 % Chg Jul-19 Jul-18 % Chg MTD MTD MTD YTD YTD YTD Forester 14,731 13,759 7.1% 100,950 93,036 8.5% Impreza 6,225 7,386 -15.7% 35,913 45,200 -20.6% WRX/STI 1,732 2,013 -14.0% 14,106 17,051 -17.3% Ascent 7,296 4,589 59.0% 47,404 6,486 630.9% Legacy 3,244 2,605 24.5% 20,670 24,020 -14.0% Outback 18,428 16,113 14.4% 112,139 107,091 4.7% BRZ 167 297 -43.8% 1,707 2,263 -24.6% Crosstrek 12,283 12,664 -3.0% 70,742 87,139 -18.8% TOTAL 64,106 59,426 7.9% 403,631 382,286 5.6%

2019 2018 % Change Jul Sales 8,660 9,747 -11.2 CYTD Sales 71,718 81,917 -12.5 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – INFINITI today reported U.S. sales of 8,660 vehicles in June. The QX50 premium crossover and the QX80 full-size sport utility vehicle had their best July performance ever, up 6 and 20 percent respectively. Jul Jul Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2019 2018 % chg 2019 2018 % chg INFINITI Total 8,660 9,747 -11.2 71,718 81,917 -12.5 Q50 1,895 2,397 -20.9 16,232 21,554 -24.7 Q60 396 755 -47.5 2,798 5,447 -48.6 Q70 172 279 -38.4 1,865 2,796 -33.3 QX30 274 603 -54.6 2,723 5,417 -49.7 QX50 1,701 1,609 5.7 10,425 10,675 -2.3 QX60 2,859 2,920 -2.1 25,695 25,096 2.4 QX80 1,363 1,131 20.5 11,974 10,073 18.9 Car 2,463 3,431 -28.2 20,895 29,797 -29.9 CUV/SUV 6,197 6,316 -1.9 50,823 52,120 -2.5

MONTH OF JULY YEAR-TO-DATE Model 2019 2018 2019 2018 Rio 2,266 1,844 14,712 12,915 Forte 9,172 7,546 57,585 61,946 Optima 8,732 10,919 59,201 57,795 Cadenza 75 200 838 3,501 Stinger 1,092 1,506 8,013 10,144 K900 31 28 240 203 Soul 7,358 8,203 62,941 58,235 Niro 1,935 2,310 13,877 16,513 Sportage 8,573 7,007 48,648 48,726 Sorento 8,256 11,982 55,274 64,742 Telluride 4,559 N/A 27,786 N/A Sedona 1,356 1,567 9,134 11,955 Total 53,405 53,112 358,249 346,675