Drew Dowdell

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. REPORTS RECORD FEBRUARY SALES Record February - monthly sales increase 1.6 percent over February 2015 51st consecutive month of month-over-month growth Best February ever for Forester, Outback, WRX/STI 24th consecutive month of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 31st consecutive month of more than 10,000 Foresters sold Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record sales for February 2016 totaling 42,011 vehicles, a 1.6 percent gain over February 2015. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 83,112 vehicles, a 1.2 percent gain over the same period in 2015. These results build on strong sales from 2015 where Subaru achieved its seventh consecutive year of sales records and exceeded 580,000 annual sales – a first in the company’s history. February marked the 24th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Forester, Outback, WRX/STI sales were notably strong as each carline achieved its best February ever. Legacy sales for February 2016 increased 2.6 percent over the same month in 2015. BRZ also enjoyed gains over February 2015. Earlier in the month, the 2016 Outback made Kelley Blue Book’s 16 Best Family Cars of 2016 for meeting the needs of the modern family with emphasis on outstanding room for both passengers and cargo and excellent off-road capability. “Subaru vehicles continue to be recognized by the press and public alike for their reliability, value and safety ratings,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer for Subaru of America. “Our record sales are the result of focusing on our core strengths, producing safe, reliable and versatile vehicles that are delivered through an outstanding retail network.” We again reported a sales increase in spite of limited inventory levels across the country,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales for Subaru of America. “Our retailers continue to show dedication and commitment which makes these impressive results possible.” Carline Feb-16 Feb-15 % Chg Feb-16 Feb-15 % Chg MTD MTD MTD YTD YTD YTD Forester 12,239 11,459 6.8% 24,143 22,669 6.5% Impreza 4,432 4,826 -8.2% 8,814 9,922 -11.2% WRX/STI 2,380 2,359 0.9% 4,716 4,790 -1.5% Legacy 4,454 4,342 2.6% 8,927 8,223 8.6% Outback 11,952 11,632 2.8% 23,149 22,983 0.7% BRZ 425 334 27.3% 786 664 18.4% Crosstrek 6,129 6,406 -4.3% 12,577 12,919 -2.7% TOTAL 42,011 41,358 1.6% 83,112 82,170 1.2%

Toyota Motor Sales Reports 5.2 Percent February Increase TMS light trucks set new February record RAV4 charges ahead, marks best-ever February Lexus LX, RX, and NX see double-digit gains TORRANCE, Calif. (March 1, 2016) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today reported February 2016 sales of 189,852 vehicles, an increase of 5.2 percent from February 2015 on a volume basis. With the same number of selling days in February 2016 and 2015, sales were also up 5.2 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota division February 2016 sales were up 5.8 percent on both a DSR and volume basis with sales of 166,618 units. “Light trucks continue to drive strong demand in 2016,” said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager for the Toyota division. “The Toyota division had back-to-back, best-ever light truck monthly records, supported by another best-ever month in February for RAV4.” Lexus reported February 2016 sales of 23,234 units, an increase of 1.0 percent on a volume basis. “As leaders in luxury crossover vehicles, it’s no surprise to us that our SUV lineup continues to propel our sales performance,” said Jeff Bracken, group vice president and general manager for the Lexus division. “It wasn’t just a good month for SUVs, however—IS, CT and RC have exceeded our sales expectations for the month of February, validating the appeal of these models to the next generation of luxury consumer.” February 2016 Highlights: Combined TMS light truck sales of 96,086 units, up 11.2 percent RAV4 posts best-ever February with sales of 25,523 units; up more than 16 percent Highlander reports best-ever February sales with sales of 12,466 units 4Runner and Sienna up 32 and 5.5 percent respectively Tacoma up 14.5 percent with sales of 14,172 units NX up 39.1 percent RX up 10.8 percent with sales of 7,192 units LX up more than 81 percent *Note: Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted sales volume 2016 TOYOTA U.S. SALES SUMMARY February, 2016 -- CURRENT MONTH -- DSR % VOL % 2015 CHG CHG -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE -- DSR % 2016 2015 CHG VOL % CHG TOTAL TOYOTA 187,954 180,467 4.1 4.1 349,237 349,661 4.0 -0.1 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 164,864 157,472 4.7 4.7 305,214 303,535 4.7 0.6 TOTAL LEXUS 23,090 22,995 0.4 0.4 44,023 46,126 -0.6 -4.6 YARIS 908 1,364 -33.4 -33.4 1,456 2,806 -45.9 -48.1 COROLLA 29,342 27,839 5.4 5.4 51,704 55,196 -2.4 -6.3 MIRAI 30 0 N/A N/A 56 0 N/A N/A PRIUS 10,550 12,018 -12.2 -12.2 19,861 24,262 -14.7 -18.1 CAMRY 32,405 32,942 -1.6 -1.6 59,253 59,705 3.4 -0.8 AVALON 3,961 4,102 -3.4 -3.4 7,558 8,883 -11.4 -14.9 SCION FR-S 554 806 -31.3 -31.3 1,061 1,552 -28.8 -31.6 SCION iA 2,305 0 N/A N/A 4,145 0 N/A N/A SCION iM 1,317 0 N/A N/A 2,567 0 N/A N/A SCION iQ 1 90 -98.9 -98.9 3 167 -98.1 -98.2 SCION xD 1 122 -99.2 -99.2 4 342 -98.8 -98.8 SCION xB 787 1,469 -46.4 -46.4 1,569 2,897 -43.6 -45.8 SCION tC 917 1,377 -33.4 -33.4 1,632 2,596 -34.5 -37.1 TOTAL SCION 5,882 3,864 52.2 52.2 10,981 7,554 51.4 45.4 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. CAR 83,078 82,129 1.2 1.2 150,869 158,406 -0.8 -4.8 CT 762 978 -22.1 -22.1 1,384 1,983 -27.3 -30.2 IS 2,961 3,383 -12.5 -12.5 5,139 6,758 -20.8 --24.0 RC 920 984 -6.5 -6.5 1,675 1,831 -4.7 -8.5 ES 3,826 4,192 -8.7 -8.7 7,226 8,272 --9.0 -12.6 GS 1,167 1,851 --37.0 --37.0 2,465 3,530 -27.3 -30.2 LS 374 506 -26.1 -26.1 771 1,172 -31.5 -34.2 LFA 2 1 100.0 100.0 3 3 4.2 0.0 TOTAL LEXUS CAR 10,012 11,895 -15.8 -15.8 18,663 23,549 -17.4 -20.7 TOTAL TOYOTA CAR 93,090 94,024 --1.0 --1.0 169,532 181,955 -2.9 -6.8 RAV4 25,523 21,943 16.3 16.3 47,077 41,767 17.4 12.7 FJ CRUISER 0 25 --100.0 --100.0 1 183 -99.4 -99.5 VENZA 124 2,272 -94.5 -94.5 308 4,377 -92.7 --93.0 HIGHLANDER 12,466 11,263 10.7 10.7 23,724 22,323 10.7 6.3 4RUNNER 8,476 6,420 32.0 32.0 15,972 13,365 24.5 19.5 SIENNA 11,541 10,935 5.5 5.5 22,533 19,868 18.1 13.4 SEQUOIA 954 856 11.4 11.4 1,806 1,760 6.9 2.6 LAND CRUISER 229 205 11.7 11.7 502 456 14.7 10.1 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. SUV 47,772 42,984 11.1 11.1 89,390 84,231 10.5 6.1 TACOMA 14,172 12,372 14.5 14.5 26,889 23,781 17.8 13.1 TUNDRA 8,301 9,052 -8.3 -8.3 15,533 17,249 -6.2 -9.9 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PICKUP 22,473 21,424 4.9 4.9 42,422 41,030 7.7 3.4 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. TRUCK 81,786 75,343 8.6 8.6 154,345 145,129 10.8 6.4 NX 3,709 2,666 39.1 39.1 6,842 5,478 30.1 24.9 RX 7,192 6,490 10.8 10.8 14,148 13,059 12.9 8.3 GX 1,650 1,653 -0.2 -0.2 3,258 3,456 -1.8 -5.7 LX 527 291 81.1 81.1 1,112 584 98.3 90.4 TOTAL LEXUS TRUCK 13,078 11,100 17.8 17.8 25,360 22,577 17.0 12.3 TOTAL TOYOTA TRUCK 94,864 86,443 9.7 9.7 179,705 167,706 11.6 7.2

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS FEBRUARY 2016 SALES RESULTS Mar 1, 2016 -February sales totaled 22,321 units- Tiguan delivered 3,245 units, a 78.4 percent increase, marking the best February ever for the vehicle The e-Golf delivered 198 vehicles, the best February ever for the vehicle Herndon, VA — (March 1, 2016) Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 22,321 units delivered in February 2016. The Tiguan produced the best February results on record for the vehicle with 3,245 vehicles delivered, a 78.4 percent increase. “We were pleased to see increased retail sales at our dealerships in February, supported by vehicles like the Tiguan,” said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America. “Even though overall sales were down due to seasonal fleet business, we are encouraged by showroom activity this month.” This month also marked the best February ever for the e-Golf with 198 vehicles delivered, a 52.3 percent increase versus last year. Feb. 16 Feb. 15 Yr/Yr% change Feb. 16 YTD Feb. 15 YTD Yr/Yr% change Golf 887 1,650 -46.2% 1,873 3,690 -49.2% GTI 1,633 1,779 -8.2% 3,129 3,757 -16.7% Golf R 292 362 -19.3% 769 362 112.4% e-Golf 198 130 52.3% 526 311 69.1% Golf SportWagen 635 - N/A 1,341 - N/A Total Golf Family 3,645 3,921 -7.0% 7,638 8,120 -5.9% Jetta Sedan 9,375 10,219 -8.3% 17,550 18,539 -5.3% Jetta SportWagen * (now Golf SportWagen) - 592 -100.0% 2 1,241 -99.8% Total Jetta 9,375 10,811 -13.3% 17,552 19,780 -11.3% Beetle Coupe 551 1,262 -56.3% 1,217 2,159 -43.6% Beetle Convertible 361 640 -43.6% 634 1,132 -44.0% Total Beetle 912 1,902 -52.1% 1,851 3,291 -43.8% Eos 110 118 -6.8% 233 274 -15.0% Passat 4,380 6,309 -30.6% 7,966 12,614 -36.8% CC 251 417 -39.8% 630 948 -33.5% Tiguan 3,245 1,819 78.4% 5,773 3,292 75.4% Touareg 403 413 -2.4% 757 895 -15.4% TOTAL 22,321 25,710 -13.18% 42,400 49,214 -13.85%

American Honda Sets New February Record; New Civic and Honda Division Lead with Second Consecutive Monthly Records · Honda Division sets new February benchmark on sales of 106,212 vehicles · All-new 2016 Honda Civic sets a new monthly record for the second month in a row with sales up 31.7 percent; with all-new Civic Coupe set to go on sale mid-March · Acura ILX, the brand’s entry point and most youthful model, was up 56.4 percent TORRANCE, Calif., March 1, 2016 – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported record February sales of 118,985 Honda and Acura vehicles, an increase of 12.8 percent. Honda Division set a new February record with 106,212 units sold, up 14.9 percent; Honda car sales reached 57,267 while record February truck sales totaled 48,945 for the month. Acura sales totaled 12,773 with sedan sales of 4,683 and trucks reaching 8,090 units in February. Honda Fresh off of a record January and led by record sales of the all-new 2016 Civic Sedan and the CR-V along with a strong performance by the Accord, the Honda brand set a new February sales mark. · Civic, relying only on sales of the Sedan, was the brand’s best-selling model for the month, setting a new February record, with sales up 31.7 percent to 27,707 units; the All-new Civic Coupe will accelerate that momentum when it goes on sale in mid-March. · Also bucking the light truck trend, Accord was up 19.3 percent on sales of 25,785 units. · CR-V, America’s best-selling SUV, was up 13.2 percent on record February sales of 25,250 vehicles. · Odyssey had a double digit gain, up 11.4 percent with 8,994 units sold for the month. · In high demand but short supply, Pilot sold 9,572 units, a strong month, but a 24.2 percent decrease compared to February 2015, when high inventories and aggressive sell-down efforts of the prior generation model led to near-record sales. "Led by the all-new Civic, Honda cars are defying industry trends, even as our light truck models are red hot this winter,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. “With more versions of the Civic yet to go on sale and an all-new Ridgeline on the way, Honda is primed for an incredibly strong start to the year.” Acura While overall sales were down slightly for February, strong sales of the ILX, the brand’s gateway model; the launch of the Acura NSX online vehicle configurator in late February and a refreshed MDX set to debut at the New York Auto Show this month portend a strong year as the Acura brand approaches its 30th anniversary in late March. · ILX followed up on a strong January result, rising an impressive 56.4 percent on sales of 1,500 units in February. · MDX, challenged by low inventory levels, was the brand’s best-selling model for the month with sales of 4,292 units in February, down 5.7 percent. “As we approach the 30th anniversary of the Acura brand in March and the launch of the NSX this spring, it’s encouraging to see the same kind of excitement associated with the early days of the brand,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of the Acura division. “With a strong gateway model attracting new customers to the brand in the ILX, and an updated MDX about to debut at the New York auto show, it’s not simply cliché to say that the best is yet to come.” American Honda Vehicle Sales for February 2016 Month-to-Date Year-to-Date February 2016 February 2015 DSR** % Change MoM % Change February 2016 February 2015 DSR** % Change YoY % Change American Honda Total 118,985 105,466 12.8% 12.8% 219,482 207,650 10.1% 5.7% Total Car Sales 61,950 53,269 16.3% 16.3% 116,332 103,284 17.3% 12.6% Total Truck Sales 57,035 52,197 9.3% 9.3% 103,150 104,366 3.0% -1.2% Honda Total Car Sales 57,267 48,692 17.6% 17.6% 108,079 94,623 19.0% 14.2% Honda Total Truck Sales 48,945 43,782 11.8% 11.8% 88,380 88,053 4.6% 0.4% Acura Total Car Sales 4,683 4,577 2.3% 2.3% 8,253 8,661 -0.7% -4.7% Acura Total Truck Sales 8,090 8,415 -3.9% -3.9% 14,770 16,313 -5.7% -9.5% Total Domestic Car Sales 58,489 52,687 11.0% 11.0% 109,939 102,064 12.2% 7.7% Domestic Car Honda Division 53,909 48,287 11.6% 11.6% 101,887 93,762 13.2% 8.7% Acura Division 4,580 4,400 4.1% 4.1% 8,052 8,302 1.0% -3.0% Total Domestic Truck Sales 57,035 52,197 9.3% 9.3% 103,150 104,366 3.0% -1.2% Domestic Truck Honda Division 48,945 43,782 11.8% 11.8% 88,380 88,053 4.6% 0.4% Acura Division 8,090 8,415 -3.9% -3.9% 14,770 16,313 -5.7% -9.5% Total Import Car Sales 3,461 582 494.7% 494.7% 6,393 1,220 445.9% 424.0% Import Car Honda Division 3,358 405 729.1% 729.1% 6,192 861 649.1% 619.2% Acura Division 103 177 -41.8% -41.8% 201 359 -41.7% -44.0% Total Import Truck Sales 0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0.0% Import Truck 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 106,212 92,474 14.9% 14.9% 196,459 182,676 12.0% 7.5% Honda Car * ACCORD 25,785 21,616 19.3% 19.3% 46,550 42,627 13.8% 9.2% * CIVIC 27,707 21,038 31.7% 31.7% 54,448 39,737 42.7% 37.0% CR-Z 128 175 -26.9% -26.9% 320 371 -10.2% -13.7% * FIT 3,647 5,652 -35.5% -35.5% 6,742 11,454 -38.7% -41.1% INSIGHT 0 211 -100.0% -100.0% 19 434 -95.4% -95.6% Car Truck CROSSTOUR 190 643 -70.5% -70.5% 456 1,304 -63.6% -65.0% * CR-V 25,250 22,298 13.2% 13.2% 44,458 45,509 1.8% -2.3% HR-V 4,940 0 0.0% 0.0% 9,117 0 0.0% 0.0% ODYSSEY 8,994 8,076 11.4% 11.4% 16,215 15,946 5.9% 1.7% PILOT 9,572 12,629 -24.2% -24.2% 18,133 24,944 -24.3% -27.3% RIDGELINE -1 136 -100.7% -100.7% 1 350 -99.7% -99.7% Truck Honda Car *** Memo: Accord FHEV 68 832 -91.8% -91.8% 139 1,637 -91.2% -91.5% Memo: Accord PHEV 0 12 -100.0% -100.0% 0 40 -100.0% -100.0% Memo: Civic Hybrid 143 358 -60.1% -60.1% 304 678 -53.3% -55.2% Acura Division Total 12,773 12,992 -1.7% -1.7% 23,023 24,974 -4.0% -7.8% Acura Car ILX 1,500 959 56.4% 56.4% 2,733 1,951 45.9% 40.1% RLX / RL 103 173 -40.5% -40.5% 201 349 -40.0% -42.4% TL 0 22 -100.0% -100.0% 0 40 -100.0% -100.0% TLX 3,080 3,419 -9.9% -9.9% 5,319 6,311 -12.2% -15.7% TSX 0 4 -100.0% -100.0% 0 10 -100.0% -100.0% Car Truck MDX 4,292 4,553 -5.7% -5.7% 7,868 8,934 -8.3% -11.9% RDX 3,798 3,862 -1.7% -1.7% 6,902 7,379 -2.6% -6.5% Truck Acura Car *** Memo: ILX Hybrid 0 5 -100.0% -100.0% 0 8 -100.0% -100.0% Memo: RLX Hybrid 12 21 -42.9% -42.9% 30 35 -10.7% -14.3% Memo: TSX Wagon 0 1 -100.0% -100.0% 0 1 -100.0% -100.0% Selling Days 24 24 48 50 **** Hybrid 351 1,614 -78.3% -78.3% 812 3,203 -73.6% -74.6% * 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 and RLX Sport Hybrid

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for February 2016 of 130,911 units, an increase of 11 percent over the prior year and a February record. February 2016 February 2015 % Change Nissan Group Total sales (units) 130,911 118,436 +10.5 Nissan Division sales 120,540 106,777 +12.9 Infiniti sales* 10,371 11,659 -11.0 Nissan highlights: Nissan Division finished February with 120,540 sales, up 13 percent and also a February record. Sales of the Sentra compact sedan increased 34 percent to 20,599, setting a February record. Nissan Maxima sales climbed to 5,222, up 128%. Overall sales of Nissan crossovers, trucks and SUVs set a February record, up 14 percent. Sales of the Rogue compact crossover set a February record at 21,561, up 1 percent. Sales of the Pathfinder SUV set a February record at 7,244, up 3 percent. Sales of the Murano crossover increased 86 percent to 7,445. Nissan's total car sales set a February record with 69,630 in sales, up 12 percent. *Infiniti sales total included for reference. For more information on Infiniti's February sales performance, please visit InfinitiNews.com. NOTE: To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. Both February 2016 and February 2015 had 24 selling days. NISSAN DIVISION FEBRUARY FEBRUARY Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2016 2015 % chg 2016 2015 % chg Nissan Division Total 120,540 106,777 12.9 217,760 201,226 8.2 Versa 12,249 11,909 2.9 20,255 22,455 -9.8 Sentra 20,599 15,354 34.2 36,743 29,749 23.5 Cube 7 122 -94.3 10 278 -96.4 Altima 28,320 28,474 -0.5 50,476 54,882 -8.0 Maxima 5,222 2,290 128.0 9,637 4,434 117.3 LEAF 930 1,198 -22.4 1,685 2,268 -25.7 Juke 1,863 2,183 -14.7 3,373 4,184 -19.4 370Z 410 560 -26.8 768 1,008 -23.8 GT-R 30 118 -74.6 96 219 -56.2 Total Car 69,630 62,208 11.9 123,043 119,477 3.0 Frontier 6,834 6,106 11.9 13,197 11,974 10.2 Titan 1,060 816 29.9 1,997 1,590 25.6 Xterra 10 1,016 -99.0 28 2,014 -98.6 Pathfinder 7,244 7,066 2.5 13,695 13,204 3.7 Armada 1,093 990 10.4 1,867 2,019 -7.5 Rogue 21,561 21,419 0.7 41,323 37,068 11.5 Murano 7,445 4,005 85.9 12,961 7,778 66.6 Quest 2,566 676 279.6 3,987 1,384 188.1 NV 1,434 1,188 20.7 2,726 2,247 21.3 NV200 1,663 1,287 29.2 2,936 2,471 19 Total Truck 50,910 44,569 14.2 94,717 81,749 15.9 INFINITI FEBRUARY FEBRUARY Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2016 2015 % chg 2016 2015 % chg Infiniti Total 10,371 11,659 -11.0 18,885 21,317 -11.4 Infiniti Q40 16 1,643 -99.0 26 2,672 -99.0 Infiniti Q50 3,364 3,649 -7.8 6,278 6,615 -5.1 Infiniti Q60 172 346 -50.3 304 812 -62.6 Infiniti Q70 494 707 -30.1 986 1,334 -26.1 Infiniti QX50 1,396 177 688.7 2,390 365 554.8 Infiniti QX60 2,730 2,985 -8.5 5,102 5,562 -8.3 Infiniti QX70 712 569 25.1 1,148 1,126 2.0 Infiniti QX80 1,487 1,583 -6.1 2,651 2,831 -6.4 Total Car 4,046 6,345 -36.2 7,594 11,433 -33.6 Total Truck 6,325 5,314 19.0 11,291 9,884 14.2 NISSAN GROUP FEBRUARY FEBRUARY Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2016 2015 % chg 2016 2015 % chg TOTAL VEHICLE 130,911 118,436 10.5 236,645 222,543 6.3 Total Car 73,676 68,553 7.5 130,637 130,910 -0.2 Total Truck 57,235 49,883 14.7 106,008 91,633 15.7 Selling days 24 24 48 50

Audi sets 62nd consecutive monthly U.S. sales record in February Sales for the month rose 2.3% to 11,718 vehicles Audi A7 and Q7 models drove strong sales for the month All-time best February sales of Audi Certified pre-owned vehicles Audi reported that its February 2016 sales increased 2.3% to 11,718 vehicles, a total that stands as the brand’s 62nd straight month of record U.S. sales. Audi achieved its best-ever February sales in the brand’s U.S. history. The previous February record was set in 2015 with sales of 11,455 vehicles. Through the first two months of 2016, Audi U.S. sales rose 2.5% from last year to 23,568 vehicles. February results were bolstered by sales of the A7 and Q7 models. The A7 posted an 87% increase from last February. Consumer demand for the all-new Audi Q7 remained high, resulting in a 63% increase over last February. Year-to-date sales of this luxury SUV model rose 111% over the same time period in 2015. “There is robust demand for models at the top end of our lineup, such as the A7 and Q7,” said Mark Del Rosso, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America. “This gives us confidence that our sales momentum will continue with the upcoming launches of the all-new A4 and R8 this spring.” Audi Certified pre-owned vehicle sales set a new February record, with a 0.4% gain on 3,713 CPO vehicles sold. Audi holds the longest running monthly record sales streak in the premium car market according to a competitive sales report from MotorIntelligence.com. AUDI US SNAPSHOT --MTD-- --YTD-- Model Line Feb '16 Actual Feb '15 Actual Yr/Yr % change Feb '16 YTD Actual Feb '15 YTD Actual Yr/Yr % change A3 2,183 2,279 -4.2% 4,331 4,662 -7.1% A4 1,827 1,743 4.8% 3,152 3,306 -4.7% A5 602 831 -27.6% 1,117 1,674 -33.3% A6 1,064 1,282 -17.0% 1,905 2,484 -23.3% A7 429 229 87.3% 861 514 67.5% A8 218 300 -27.3% 563 606 -7.1% allroad 124 181 -31.5% 273 408 -33.1% Q5 2,421 2,493 -2.9% 5,112 5,420 -5.7% Q7 1,653 1,012 63.3% 3,989 1,892 110.8% Q3 988 1,046 -5.5% 1,890 1,919 -1.5% R8 9 52 -82.7% 20 101 -80.2% TT 200 7 2757.1% 355 10 3450.0% Total Audi Sales 11,718 11,455 2.3% 23,568 22,996 2.5% Total CPO Sales 3,713 3,698 0.4% 7,080 7,428 -4.7% NOTES: - A3 includes A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sportback. - A4 includes A4 Sedan and S4 Sedan, but does not include Audi allroad. - A5 includes A5 Coupe, S5 Coupe, RS 5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet and RS 5 Cabriolet. - A6 includes A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan. - A7 includes A7 Sedan, S7 Sedan and RS 7 Sedan. - A8 includes A8 Sedan, A8 L Sedan and S8 Sedan. - Q5 includes Q5 and SQ5. - R8 includes R8 Coupe and R8 Spyder. - TT includes TT Coupe, TTS Coupe and TT Roadster.

Chevrolet Remains the Industry’s Fastest-Growing Full-Line Brand, with 11 Consecutive Months of Growth · Retail sales for GM and Chevrolet have increased year over year every month since April 2015 · February retail sales up 13 percent for Chevrolet, estimated share up 1 percentage point · GM retail sales up 7 percent in February, estimated share up 0.4 percentage points · Cadillac retail sales up 4 percent in February · Buick total sales up 2 percent · GMC sets ATP record for February · Commercial deliveries up for 28th consecutive month DETROIT – General Motors (NYSE: GM) continued to grow its retail sales and market share in February, a trend that began April 2015. Since then, retail deliveries have been up every month compared to a year ago, and retail market share has been up in 10 of 12 months. February retail deliveries totaled 179,958 units, up 7 percent. GM’s estimated retail share is up 0.4 percentage points. The Chevrolet brand remained the industry’s fastest-growing full line brand in February, with retail deliveries climbing 13 percent compared to a year ago. Estimated retail share is up 1 percentage point on a year-over-year basis. In addition, Cadillac retail deliveries were up 4 percent. “Our strategy is simple: grow profitable retail share while maintaining discipline with inventory levels and incentive spending, while reducing rental deliveries,” said Kurt McNeil, GM’s U.S. vice president of sales operations. Due to a planned reduction in rental deliveries, GM’s total sales of 227,825 were down slightly year over year. GM reduced daily rental deliveries by about 16,500 units, or 39 percent in February. GM grew its Commercial business in February for the 28th consecutive month. GM expects to operate with about a 70-days supply of vehicles throughout the year in most months, with some months higher or lower. February month-end inventories were at a 67-days supply. GM continues to grow retail market share with incentives below domestic companies and other key competitors. As a result of lower rental deliveries, GM expects its fleet mix in 2016 to be about 20 percent of total sales, compared with a historical range of 22 to 24 percent. In 2015, GM reduced rental deliveries by about 50,000 units compared to 2014. In the first two months of 2016, rental deliveries are down about 30,000 units, compared to a year ago. “The redesign of our full-size pickups and SUVs, and the smart bets we made to enter the small crossover and mid-size pickup segments with vehicles like the Chevrolet Trax and Colorado couldn’t have been timed better,” McNeil said. “The economy is growing, Millennials are becoming a major force in the market and we’re doing everything we can to meet retail demand, including increased production of mid-size pickups and investing in additional V8 engine capacity.” Millennials (customers under age 34) now buy more new vehicles than any generation besides Baby Boomers, and they account for 20 percent of GM sales, up from 5 percent in 2010. GM’s products plans are tailored to these generational shifts. Redesigned vehicles launching in 2016, including Chevrolet Cruze, Volt, Camaro, Malibu and Trax. At the same time, Buick is expanding its portfolio with the Cascada convertible and Envision crossover, GMC is launching an all-new Acadia crossover, and Cadillac is launching the all-new CT6 prestige sedan and XT5 crossover. “We continue to be optimistic about the continued strength of the U.S. economy,” said Mustafa Mohatarem, GM’s chief economist. “Employment remains strong, interest rates remain at historically low levels and gas prices are stable, so we expect auto sales to remain strong for the foreseeable future.” February Retail Sales and Business Highlights vs. 2015 (except as noted) Chevrolet · Chevrolet had its best February sales since 2007, with cars up 34 percent, crossovers up 5 percent and trucks up 3 percent. · Malibu was up 87 percent for the model’s best February since at least 1979. · Camaro, Cruze and Impala were up 39 percent, 27 percent and 14 percent, respectively. Volt was up 96 percent. · Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse and Trax were up 36 percent, 22 percent, 15 percent and 26 percent, respectively. · Suburban and Tahoe had their best February since 2008. GMC · Yukon sales were up 12 percent. · GMC continues to earn the highest average transaction prices (ATPs) among its competitive set. February ATPs of $42,300 were a record for the month. · Denali trim penetration was the highest ever at 24 percent. Buick · Encore and Enclave sales were up 26 percent and 6 percent, respectively. Encore achieved best ever February sales. · Buick’s total sales were up 2 percent. Cadillac · Escalade and SRX sales were up 22 percent and 13 percent, respectively. Average Transaction Prices/Incentives (J.D. Power PIN estimates) · ATPs, which reflect transaction prices after incentives, were approximately $34,200 in February, up about $680 from January and more than $3,600 above the industry average. · GM’s incentive spending as a percentage of ATP was 12.4 percent, which reflects lower year-over-year spending on trucks and higher spending on passenger cars being replaced with all-new designs. Industry average spending in February was 11.1 percent. Fleet and Commercial · Commercial sales grew 7 percent year over year in February and for the calendar year to date, after growing 38 percent from 2013 to 2015. · Government sales were up 14 percent year over year in February, and 3 percent calendar year to date. Industry Sales · GM estimates that the seasonally adjusted annual selling rate (SAAR) for light vehicles in February was 17.7 million units. February (Calendar Year-to-Date) January - February 2016 2015 %Change Volume 2016 2015 %Change Volume Cascada 495 0 ***.* 583 0 ***.* Enclave 4,126 3,620 14.0 7,818 7,117 9.8 Encore 5,873 4,921 19.3 10,793 8,386 28.7 LaCrosse 2,643 3,751 -29.5 6,700 5,774 16.0 Regal 1,608 1,689 -4.8 4,261 2,481 71.7 Verano 3,066 3,437 -10.8 5,925 6,213 -4.6 Buick Total 17,811 17,418 2.3 36,080 29,971 20.4 ATS 1,591 2,028 -21.5 2,658 3,785 -29.8 CTS 1,461 1,438 1.6 2,474 3,136 -21.1 ELR 91 127 -28.3 158 219 -27.9 Escalade 1,820 1,489 22.2 3,047 3,153 -3.4 Escalade ESV 1,047 888 17.9 1,822 1,988 -8.4 SRX 4,017 3,809 5.5 8,795 7,294 20.6 XTS 1,813 1,960 -7.5 3,626 3,842 -5.6 Cadillac Total 11,840 11,739 0.9 22,580 23,419 -3.6 Camaro 6,151 6,373 -3.5 11,702 11,364 3.0 Caprice 71 98 -27.6 92 222 -58.6 Captiva Sport 0 13 ***.* 0 23 ***.* City Express 734 605 21.3 1,444 1,190 21.3 Colorado 7,394 6,563 12.7 12,902 12,505 3.2 Corvette 2,116 2,605 -18.8 3,617 4,732 -23.6 Cruze 12,998 18,301 -29.0 27,360 36,994 -26.0 Equinox 19,825 21,723 -8.7 38,399 41,278 -7.0 Express 4,311 3,222 33.8 7,224 6,804 6.2 Impala 9,147 9,065 0.9 19,089 18,279 4.4 Malibu 21,418 13,971 53.3 36,164 25,849 39.9 Silverado-C/K Pickup 43,136 45,395 -5.0 80,999 81,501 -0.6 Sonic 4,241 2,900 46.2 7,919 6,421 23.3 Spark 1,761 2,674 -34.1 2,882 5,844 -50.7 Suburban (Chevy) 3,584 4,436 -19.2 6,854 8,566 -20.0 SS 165 215 -23.3 253 330 -23.3 Tahoe 6,494 7,410 -12.4 12,693 14,017 -9.4 Traverse 9,158 9,705 -5.6 16,172 19,856 -18.6 Trax 4,814 3,821 26.0 8,560 5,660 51.2 Volt 1,126 693 62.5 2,122 1,235 71.8 Chevrolet Total 158,644 159,788 -0.7 296,447 302,670 -2.1 Acadia 6,972 7,061 -1.3 12,357 12,959 -4.6 Canyon 2,440 2,513 -2.9 4,710 4,718 -0.2 Savana 1,380 1,999 -31.0 2,880 3,488 -17.4 Sierra 15,202 15,157 0.3 29,583 27,778 6.5 Terrain 8,232 10,859 -24.2 17,067 19,703 -13.4 Yukon 3,024 2,796 8.2 5,591 5,445 2.7 Yukon XL 2,280 2,048 11.3 4,275 4,013 6.5 GMC Total 39,530 42,433 -6.8 76,463 78,104 -2.1 GM Vehicle Total 227,825 231,378 -1.5 431,570 434,164 -0.6 24 selling days for the February period this year and 24 for last year.

FORD POSTS BEST FEBRUARY U.S. RETAIL SALES IN 11 YEARS; BEST-EVER MONTH FOR SUV SALES, LINCOLN SALES UP 30 PERCENT U.S. sales of 217,192 Ford Motor Company vehicles up 20 percent versus last year Ford brand SUVs post best-ever February sales – Edge increases 91 percent, Explorer jumps 18 percent and Escape gains 14 percent Ford F-Series has best February performance since 2006, with sales up 10 percent; Transit sales up 70 percent – best February van performance since 1979 Lincoln total sales jump 30 percent – MKX sales increase 109 percent, providing Lincoln with its best February SUV performance in 15 years DEARBORN, Mich., March 1, 2016 – Ford Motor Company’s U.S. sales were up 20 percent in February versus a year ago with 217,192 vehicles sold. Retail sales grew 11 percent – the company’s best February since 2005. Retail sales gains came across the product portfolio. Cars gained 6 percent, trucks increased 5 percent, and SUVs were up 22 percent. Ford SUV sales last month – the best February in company history – totaled 65,016 vehicles, up 28 percent versus a year ago. Edge jumped 91 percent, Explorer was up 18 percent and Escape gained 14 percent. F-Series sales were strong, too, with 60,697 vehicles sold – a 10-percent increase – marking Ford’s best February for F-Series in a decade. “We saw a solid industry last month and a strong month for Ford, as customer demand for our newest vehicles – including new high-end series on Explorer and Edge – helped Ford increase its average transaction prices at almost double the industry average,” said Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Offering more high-end options for truck and SUV customers and having the capability fleet buyers value as they are reinvesting in their fleets are strengthening our business.” Transit sales increased 70 percent last month, with 11,496 vans sold – adding to Ford’s total van sales of 18,407 giving Ford its best February van performance since 1979. Lincoln sales of 8,039 vehicles increased 30 percent, with the all-new Lincoln MKX up 109 percent, helping support the brand’s record February sales. FORD MOTOR COMPANY FEBRUARY 2016 U.S. SALES SALES BY BRAND February % Change Year-To-Date % Change 2016 2015 2016 2015 Ford 209,153 174,219 20.1 375,699 345,951 8.6 Lincoln 8,039 6,164 30.4 15,216 12,783 19.0 Total Vehicles 217,192 180,383 20.4 390,915 358,734 9.0 SALES BY TYPE Cars 66,613 56,081 18.8 116,645 113,042 3.2 Utilities 70,328 54,420 29.2 125,233 107,153 16.9 Trucks 80,251 69,882 14.8 149,037 138,539 7.6 Total Vehicles 217,192 180,383 20.4 390,915 358,734 9.0 FORD BRAND Fiesta 3,754 3,708 1.2 6,314 7,162 -11.8 Focus 18,620 14,019 32.8 31,597 32,497 -2.8 C-MAX 1,370 1,376 -0.4 2,357 2,536 -7.1 Fusion 25,442 22,732 11.9 45,319 42,426 6.8 Taurus 3,807 2,685 41.8 6,919 5,013 38.0 Police Interceptor Sedan 900 714 26.1 1,355 1,392 -2.7 Mustang 9,993 8,454 18.2 17,573 17,148 2.5 Ford Cars 63,886 53,688 19.0 111,434 108,174 3.0 Escape 23,854 20,915 14.1 43,073 40,969 5.1 Edge 12,455 6,526 90.9 21,988 14,107 55.9 Flex 2,334 1,318 77.1 4,325 2,776 55.8 Explorer 20,014 17,027 17.5 34,280 32,022 7.1 Police Interceptor Utility 2,375 1,586 49.7 4,723 3,627 30.2 Expedition 3,984 3,277 21.6 6,839 5,737 19.2 Ford Utilities 65,016 50,649 28.4 115,228 99,238 16.1 F-Series 60,697 55,236 9.9 112,237 109,606 2.4 E-Series 3,873 4,396 -11.9 6,832 7,704 -11.3 Transit 11,496 6,750 70.3 21,127 13,130 60.9 Transit Connect 3,038 2,790 8.9 6,449 6,479 -0.5 Heavy Trucks 1,147 710 61.5 2,392 1,620 47.7 Ford Trucks 80,251 69,882 14.8 149,037 138,539 7.6 Ford Brand 209,153 174,219 20.1 375,699 345,951 8.6 FORD MOTOR COMPANY FEBRUARY 2016 U.S. SALES LINCOLN BRAND February % Change Year-To-Date % Change 2016 2015 2016 2015 MKZ 2,128 1,834 16.0 4,074 3,664 11.2 MKS 599 559 7.2 1,137 1,204 -5.6 Lincoln Cars 2,727 2,393 14.0 5,211 4,868 7.0 MKC 1,746 1,558 12.1 3,182 3,160 0.7 MKX 2,375 1,135 109.3 4,427 2,493 77.6 MKT 234 216 8.3 739 484 52.7 Navigator 957 862 11.0 1,657 1,778 -6.8 Lincoln Utilities 5,312 3,771 40.9 10,005 7,915 26.4 Lincoln Brand 8,039 6,164 30.4 15,216 12,783 19.0

How much gain can one reasonably expect from these? Any difference for turbo engines?

My condolences Olds

I have never ever achieved the highway rating on the current FWD lambdas.... And I'm the kinda guy that usually beats EPA highway, even in a Tahoe. I'm guessing that I may actually hit the EPA in the new one. I'll point out that a RWD Grand Cherokee V6 8-Speed has the same rating as the new Acadia and I usually beat EPA in that too.

Sorry Drew but that is not true at all and I'm not the biggest NASCAR fan in the world here (even though I was raised in the heart of NASCAR country for 35 years). All racing is hard as hell. It was a comment on relativity. Yes all racing is hard. Compared to the other forms of racing, NASCAR is the least difficult of the endurance tests. Furthermore, all racing is endurance testing, even drag racing, the endurance is just measured in a different way (How much horsepower can you make in as short a distance as possible without breaking something?) NASCAR is relatively constant speed, with relatively few changes in engine RPM, relatively little braking, and relatively easy cornering. I'm comparing Nascar to Formula 1, Rally Racing, FIA-WEC, and off-road. Six hours on the Nürburgring is a heck of a lot tougher on the car and driver(s) than 4 hours at Mt. Pocono.

its been stated over and over, the 700 pounds is an entirely bogus comparison, as the new base engine is a gutless four banger. And overall the mpg increases are a joke considering the 'weight loss' and the big downsizing. We won't know the true weight loss until they get 2 equally optioned v6 models on the scale (old and new) to have a true apples to apples comparison. the new narrow interior will only swallow 6 people. Many people may order the current model with second row captains chairs already. But some, like a commenter on the acadia forums said they like their acadia due to the fact they can get 3 car seats in the second row. Now they can't. Having three to sit comfortably in the second row means 5 passengers and being able to fold the third row to bust open cargo capability, and still have the third row available at other times. The lambdas have been praised for having third row room for large adults, or for 3 people, which pretty much no other crossovers can do. (which is why their sales are exceptional) GM sold millions of FULL SIZE 'minivan looking' lambdas, especially during a disastrous recession (Acadia owners love the look of their vehicles) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Lambda_platform#Sales The reason the Explorer became relevant again was the fact it became a crossover and it got significantly larger. The Explorer was a dead freaking duck until they redefined what an Explorer was and responded to the size of the Lambdas, as the Lambdas set the market on fire. The first two rows of the Explorer are quite nice in girth but the second row leg room is compromised and the third row overall is not as good as the lambdas. The Explorer is actually a bit of a tweener in that regard, they did about all they could do to upsize a vehicle on the platform that was available to them. Many of the Exploder customers are people who used to have Expeditions back in the day, and still want a large vehicle, but the price and gas mileage, and low production of the Expedition means those customers get the next largest Ford option. The facts remain that GMC is vacating their place in a huge market segment, a profitable one, and really should of had a better plan in place to realign their products. History will show it will have been better for them to have either named this new thing the Terrain, or Envoy. They might receive similar backlash when downsizing the Terrain, I know a few Terrain owners and they love their Terrains. You can always upsize a name plate because you give the customer more. You can't downsize a nameplate so drastically because the customer has a deeply engrained notion of what the size and comfort level of the nameplate is. If you take away any of that, you've now given the customer less. As far as the looks, the new one looks ok, but its not amazing, especially considering its just a watered over look of the GM SUV's from 10-12 years ago. Who knew the beloved Isuzu ass ender was such a predictor of the style of the future Honda, until they found their new 2016 Civic engines are self destructing, will have otherwise found out the magic in upsizing, not downsizing...they found it out before with the Accord. Weight was the biggest killer in the current Lambdas.... it very much overwhelmed the 3.6 V6 and you had to spin the snot out of them to keep them rolling. That really hurt fuel economy. The Pilot is terrible. It's okay if you're a Dollars-per-Cubic foot buyer who doesn't want a minivan, but that's the extent of the positive things I can say about it. Interior material quality is well below par.

Bull pucky! The reason that Riviera failed was because it suddenly looked like an N-Body Buick Somerset/Skylark and was only marginally larger. The new Acadia moves into a size class that sells at fantastic numbers yet GM has been absent from for some time. And with the Traverse and Enclave still at their old size, GM keeps fingers in both pies. The Terrain will be going smaller with the next time around, so now GMC will be better positioned.

For those of you who knew her, we lost GMPartsGirl last week. Details are slim, but it was apparently sudden.

Kinda weak level of electrification here. Keeping it at 65mph on a level cruise should produce some stellar fuel economy numbers because it should stay in 4-cylinder mode longer. I'm not sure why they bothered with such a small number of production. Put the money into Skip-Fire instead to get it here sooner.

Why are we holding NASCAR up as the standard for endurance racing? It's the Walmart of racing, the lowest common denominator, the lowest of skill requirements, the easiest of mechanical requirements.

I've come out of my very relaxing vacation to clean up this thread of the personal attacks and off-topic taunting. If I have to come in off the beach to clean it up again, it will be closed and people will be getting more warning points.

Good! It's selling so well, people in the US love it. Other global markets can go for something else if they want. No need for for all vehicles here to be Euro/Chinese saleable.

I drive both the Lambdas and the full sizers regularly on long distance trips and typically over the same routes. The Lambdas (Enclave or Acadia only) typically return 19 - 21 mpg. The full sizers (suburban usually, Yukon or Tahoe sometimes) will return 21 - 23. My trips are nearly always 90% highway crossing back and forth from Pittsburgh to the east coast. I did over 2 dozen trips like this over 2015 and 2014 time span. My theory as to why its like this relates to the need for the Lambdas to need to downshift more often and to a deeper gear to get up the hills and that the Suburban can run as a 4 cylinder for a good chunk of the time aside from when climbing hills. Tiny? It's bigger than a Grand Cherokee.

Not bad, the proportions are better than most. Something leaves me cold and I can't put my finger on it. Maybe it will grow on me.

I'll try to remember to look when I'm home. I know the CR-V is listed as a wagon.

I get better fuel economy from the Tahoe/Suburban than I do from the Lambdas or explorer v6 anyway. What am I saving by going to a large crossover instead of a full size SUV? Every Lambda I've driven has been a pig on gas.

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The engine features an active dual-runner-length intake manifold optimized specifically for the Ram Heavy Duty lineup. The result is improved low-end torque without sacrificing high-end power. Efficiency is further reflected in a revised positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, which is integrated in the intake manifold. The resulting benefit is improved oil efficiency. Heat is the enemy of durability. But the 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 includes such features as: Robust/high-volume oil cooler Oil jets for piston cooling Aircraft grade, stainless steel gaskets and fasteners for improved durability at high temperatures In addition, computational fluid dynamics was employed to optimize the cooling circuit in the block, heads and water pump. With upgraded valve-seat material to fight wear, and anchored by a cast-iron block, aluminum cylinder heads and forged-steel crankshaft, it is little wonder the 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 boasts a five-year / 60,000-mile warranty. The 6.4-liter HEMI is offered with the 66RFE six-speed automatic transmission and connects to a part-time, manual-engagement Borg Warner BW 44-47 transfer case. Hill-descent Control allows drivers to control Power Wagon’s speed down steep, rugged grades with the buttons on the column shifter – without the need for throttle or brake pedals. The Power Wagon’s axles are the pinnacle of durability. Built by American Axle Manufacturing, the units measure 9.25 inches in the front and 11.5 inches in the rear (an increase from 10.5 inches), delivering power via a 4.10:1 ring and pinion ratio. Robust rear axle shafts are upgraded to 38 mm, providing rotating force directly to the 33-inch tire/wheel combination. Both axles include electronic-locking differentials driven by electro-magnetic actuators. All Ram Heavy Duty trucks incorporate a segment-exclusive, front-axle disconnect system. When conditions warrant, front drivetrain components are disconnected to reduce parasitic loss and improve overall efficiency. The system provides a gain in fuel efficiency of up to 1 mpg. Additional axle data: FRONT REAR 9.25 AAM 11.5 AAM Front pinion: 98.3 mm Rear pinion: 121.3 mm Front ring gear: 235 mm (9.25 inches) Rear ring gear: 292 mm (11.5 inches) Front axle shaft diameter: 35 mm Rear axle shaft diameter: 38 mm Crawl ratio - 3.23 (1st gear ratio) * 2.64 (transfer case ratio) * 4.10 (axle ratio) = 35:1 Suspension The 2017 Ram Power Wagon features a specifically designed suspension system, including Bilstein shocks, modified control arms, spring rates and more than two inches of lift. In the front, the entire Ram Heavy Duty line features an advanced three-link front suspension to ensure roll stiffness. Greater roll stiffness reduces body roll or lean, and is an important characteristic in taller vehicles and especially trucks with heavy payloads. Roll stiffness is measured by the amount the truck’s body tips side-to-side, independently of the wheels, during cornering. The Ram Power Wagon packages a unique-to-model design of the standard three-link suspension system with Bilstein monotube shocks. The Ram Articulink design incorporates high movement joints at the control-arm-to-axle mount, allowing for additional flexibility and axle articulation. Additional suspension flex is achieved via the class-exclusive electronic disconnecting sway bar, which allows the front axle to move more independently of the truck’s frame. The driver-actuated "Smart Bar" disengagement is possible in both four-wheel-drive "High" or four-wheel-drive "Low" at speeds below 18 miles per hour (mph). As a safety feature, the Smart Bar automatically re-engages at speeds above 18 mph, increasing roll stiffness. Heavy Duty trucks generally have a rear suspension equipped for constant, heavy payloads. This usually leads to a harsher ride when unloaded. Ram innovation leads again. All Ram 2500 Heavy Duty trucks, including the Power Wagon, use a segment-exclusive five-link coil rear suspension system for best-in-class ride and handling. The exclusive five-link coil design provides better articulation over obstacles than a leaf spring system and the robust coil springs are more than up to the task of handling heavy payloads. Although the 2017 Ram Power Wagon is loaded with off-road components, owners will appreciate a payload of up to 1,510 pounds and a towing capacity of up to 10,030 pounds. The five-link coil design provides support at all major points of force. Leaf spring suspensions struggle to combat axle wrap by using staggered shock absorbers (one mounted on the front of the axle tube and one mounted on the rear of the axle tube). The superior design of the five-link coil system functionally resists unwanted axle rotation. Leaf spring configurations also lack lateral support, forcing the leaf ends and shackles to hold against lateral loads — a task they're not particularly good at and one reason the competitive leaf-sprung rear suspensions shutter on rough surfaces. Because of the unique five-link axle control and natural rotation, U-joints in the driveshaft run smoothly and with less vibration through the suspension’s range of motion, an advantage not shared with leaf springs. Another benefit of coil springs is less unsprung mass and elimination of stick-slip friction found between the leaf springs. Additionally, links are engineered in-line with frame rails, so overall packaging is better, not to mention an overall weight reduction of more than 40 pounds when compared to a leaf-spring configuration. The rear suspension also includes Bilstein monotube shocks, and a Bilstein dampener links the top of the rear axle to the frame, providing additional control – bringing the Ram Power Wagon far beyond what competitors offer for axle control. The 2017 Ram Power Wagon's combined axle and suspension package adds to greater suspension articulation, a determining factor when negotiating extreme obstacles. With Smart Bar engaged, the Ram Power Wagon reaches a Ramp Travel Index (RTI - a measurement of a vehicle's suspension articulation) of 510 (26 inches of travel). Ground Clearance and Protection Power Wagon provides optimal balance between on-road civility and off-road capability with 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires, which feature a beefy tread pattern to help grab ledges along the trail and deliver optimum traction through sand, mud and snow — a workhorse tire for rugged off-road terrain that still offers a quieter ride on paved roads. Larger tires and a suspension lift contribute to the Power Wagon’s 14.3-inch ground clearance, compared to 12 inches on the Ram 2500 Heavy Duty. The truck’s approach angle is boosted to 33.6 degrees, the departure angle is increased to 26.2 degrees and the breakover angle is enhanced to 23.5 degrees. This gives the Ram Power Wagon significant clearance for navigating a variety of severe inclines and declines, as well as providing up to 30 inches of water-fording capability. Underneath the 2017 Ram Power Wagon are generous underbody protection components. Fore-aft bars bring together the transfer case and fuel tank skid plates, resulting in armor that minimizes underside damage and rock wedging. Frame Ram Heavy Duty trucks feature frames built with high-strength 50,000 psi steel, including eight separate cross-members, hydroformed main rails and fully boxed rear rails for optimal strength and mass efficiency. Chassis controls on the Ram Heavy Duty models ensure outstanding noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) measurements and ride-and-handling characteristics. A large plated-structure interface to the frame brings a lengthened weld surface creating a stiff, robust front section. The design ensures optimum mass efficiency with no need for reinforcements to deliver strength, despite shape complexity. Center frame rail sections are roll-formed, an efficient means for maintaining consistent strength in less complex longitudinal sections. In the rear portion of the new frame, the structure includes fully boxed rear rails and offers a factory-installed rear axle cross-member. Steering The hydraulic steering system features recirculating ball steering gear, which delivers precise on-center feel, despite the vehicles immense towing and payload capacities. Brakes Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on all 2017 Ram Heavy Duty Truck models. Front rotors measure 14.17 inches (373 mm) in diameter and are clamped with dual-piston calipers; rear rotors are 14.09 inches (356 mm) also use dual-piston calipers. All Ram Heavy Duty trucks feature standard four-channel electronic stability control (ESC). Body The Ram Heavy Duty is equipped with robust engine, transmission and body mounts, including pioneering hydro-mounts at the C-pillar positions for class-leading noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) characteristics, despite the truck’s aptitude for higher payloads and towing. The Power Wagon features a standard Class 5 receiver hitch with four- and seven-pin connectors on the bumper. A tailgate handle-mounted, high-definition rear backup camera system is available with dynamic imaging in the 8.4-inch display. Also, an optional cargo-view camera located in the center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) provides a view of the bed for monitoring payload. Electrical As the Ram Truck Brand continues to offer more featured content, it’s created the need for a technology that allows more information to be electronically communicated within the truck. The Powernet electrical architecture system allows both high and low-speed data networks to be equipped with as many as 40 individual modules, all designed to improve vehicle performance and enhance the comfort and safety of driver and passengers. Within the Powernet high-speed network, each module (e.g., electronic stability control) processes its individual data and transmits the appropriate commands within the vehicle to activate any additional systems (e.g. anti-lock brake system and cruise control). A majority of the commercial truck customers need to tie into the electrical system and certain fleet customers require access to vehicle information to even be considered, especially ambulance packages and some utility companies. A best-in-class vehicle system interface module (VSIM) is capable of communicating between aftermarket modules and various factory control modules. The VSIM upfitter interface module features a total of 53 circuits, including lighting controls, door position, and throttle and transmission position. The class exclusive module acts as a secure gateway to the vehicles’ electrical systems and data bus architecture to enable safe, secure plug and play connectivity for upfitter friendliness. The 2017 Ram Heavy Duty is equipped with intelligent battery sensor technology, which continually measures the flow of current in and out of the battery. The system is an enabler for intelligent load shedding, systematically shutting off select electrical systems onboard the vehicle when the battery is running low, to help prevent further depleting the battery. The new Power Wagon offers a dual-alternator system – the first of its kind for 3/4- and 1-ton pickup trucks with gas powertrains – combining 220- and 160-amp units for 380-amps of total best-in-class output. Additional features Ram Power Wagon customers can enjoy the convenience of power folding mirrors and power rear-sliding window with defrost. Also, one-touch, central locking includes the RamBox cargo management system and tailgate power locks, creating a convenient solution for locking all exterior doors and storage lids. Spray-in bedliner, LED bedlighting, front and rear park-assist system, power-adjustable pedals and remote start also are available, adding to a truckload of content. Total cost of ownership and five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty The 2017 Ram Power Wagon is backed with a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty. The powertrain-limited warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair a covered powertrain component – engine, transmission and drive system. Coverage also includes free towing to the nearest Ram Truck dealer, if necessary. The warranty also is transferable allowing customers who sell their truck during the warranty period to pass the coverage on to the new owner. The standard three-year/36,000-mile basic limited warranty provides bumper-to-bumper coverage for the Ram Power Wagon, from the body to the electrical system. Manufacturing The 2017 Ram Power Wagon is built at the Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant in Coahuila, Mexico and will be available in the fourth quarter of 2016. Power Wagon history – America’s first mass-produced civilian 4x4 truck After World War II, G.I.s returning home wrote to Dodge and asked, "Where can we get a truck like the ones we used in the war?" Dodge responded by building the Power Wagon. Virtually unchanged from its introduction in 1945, Power Wagons first appeared on the civilian market in 1946 as the model WDX. The truck was similar in design to the ¾-ton military weapons carrier, with a 126-inch wheelbase and closed cab. The model designations changed over the years, but the Power Wagon was offered only as a 1-ton truck through 1968. The original Power Wagon featured a 230 cubic-inch flathead six engine, a two-speed transfer case, a four-speed transmission with a power take-off opening, which would send power to the front and back of the truck for operating auxiliary equipment and big 9.00/16-8 ply tires on 16x6-inch five-stud wheels. The 1-ton rated Power Wagon's maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) was 8,700 pounds. Its maximum payload was 3,000 pounds. A pickup box was designed that measured 8 x 4.5 feet. Dodge factory-built this four-wheel drive truck over a year-and-a-half before the Willys 4T and 10 years before other manufacturers began producing 4x4 trucks, making it the first mass-produced civilian 4x4 truck. The 1947 WDX featured such amenities as electric wipers, a single driver's sun visor and armrest, dome light, a heater and 10,000-lb. winch. In 1957, Dodge introduced another line of four-wheel-drive trucks, also known as Power Wagons, with the model designations W100, W200, W300 and W500. More conventional in styling, these Power Wagons were available with different engines, including V-8s. The body transitioned in 1972 through 1980 with a number of identifiable grilles and paint schemes. Utility and function was not challenged by the few competitors in the segment, as the towing, payload, and snow plowing capacity of the Power Wagon equipped with "Dana 60" eight-lug axles was the “King of Durability.” After the 1980 model year, the Power Wagon went out of production with the introduction of the Dodge Ram, with the four-wheel-drive models being sold under the "Power Ram" nameplate through 1993. The Power Wagon nameplate was reintroduced in 2005, where it continues to hold the top spot in pickup truck off-road capability. View full article