December 2018

As we continue to receive manufacturer ordering deadlines for the 2019 model year, it is important to remember that all order cutoff dates are subject to change, sometimes without advance notice from the manufacturer. Please be aware that placing an order with a manufacturer on or before the scheduled cutoff date does not necessarily guarantee order fulfillment.

To help secure vehicles with preferred specifications, please submit your final orders as early as possible, or no later than 12:00PM two business days prior to the scheduled manufacturer cutoff date. Your ARI representative is on hand to assist you with your ordering needs.

For a full online schedule of manufacturer ordering deadlines and production dates, please visit the ARI website at http://www.arifleet.com click on the Resources tab and look for the Build-out / Start-up Dates link on the right-hand side of the page. Or click here: http://www.arifleet.com/resources/manufacturing- updates/build-out-start-up-dates/.

The following are the U.S. 2019 model year manufacturer ordering dates through February 1, 2019.

Make / Model 2019MY Final 2020MY Order Order Due Date Bank Opening Date 2019 Q60 1/1/19 TBD 2019 Versa Note (Hatchback) 1/1/19 TBD 2019 All-New Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab 1/10/19 TBD 2019 All-New GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab 1/10/19 TBD 2019 Chevrolet Traverse 1/10/19 TBD 2019 Chevrolet Impala w/ 2.5L 4-cylinder engine (LCV) 1/17/19 TBD 2019 Buick Cascada 1/24/19 TBD

Make / Model 2019MY Final 2020MY Order Order Due Date Bank Opening Date 2019 CTS 1/24/19 TBD 2019 Ford Transit Connect 2/1/19 2/11/19 2019 Nissan Armada 2/1/19 TBD

Ford currently has 27 units available in their Fusion Rapid Order Pool.

Below are key details for the Fusion Rapid Order Pool Program:  2019 Vehicle Series Available  SE (POH) 150A Array /62E Order Code / 2.5L i-VCT Engine (997)  SE (POH) 150A Array /62E Order Code / 1.5L EcoBoost® Engine (99D)  Available to eligible Fleets that are registered for the Fleet.ford.com website  Target delivery timing (to dealership) of 25 days, depending on geographic location  Fusion units will be available for dealer and fleet management company use in meeting emergency or special needs of fleet customers.  All current National Fleet incentives apply to eligible FIN customer(s) on vehicles purchased from the program  $250 processing fee will be added per vehicle invoice for use of this program  U.S. based program only

All U.S. automotive plants were scheduled to close starting Saturday, Dec. 22. Below is a snapshot for when they'll reopen.  Ford, Toyota, BMW, Subaru, Volvo, Honda and Mercedes-Benz on Jan. 2  Nissan on Jan. 3.  VW on Jan. 7  GM: most plants on Jan. 2; Arlington, Texas, on Jan. 24; Lansing, Mich. (Grand River), on Jan. 14  FCA: most plants on Jan. 2; Brampton, Ont., Warren and Sterling Heights, Mich., on Jan. 14; Toledo North on Dec. 27; Jefferson North on Dec. 23 (closed Dec. 25-26)

Vehicles added for 2019MY • Audi e-tron 4 dr. AWD Quattro SUV (US only to start) • Audi Q8 4 dr. AWD Quattro SUV • BMW i8 2 dr AWD (No 2018 model)

• BMW i8 2 dr AWD • BMW M850i 2 dr. AWD Coupe • Cadillac XT4 4 dr FWD and AWD SUVs • Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2 dr. Coupe and • Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD Regular and Crew Cab Medium Duty trucks • Genesis G70 4 dr RWD and AWD 4 dr sedans • Honda Insight 4 dr. sedan • Hyundai Santa Fe FWD and AWD 4 dr SUVs (dropped the Sport badge from the end) • Hyundai Veloster 3 dr. Hatchback • Jaguar I-PACE 4 dr AWD SUV • Land Rover Range Rover 2 dr. 4X4 SV Coupe (Very limited quantities) • Land Rover Range Rover 4 dr. 4X4 Hybrid SUV • Lincoln Nautilus 4 dr. FWD and AWD SUVs (Replaces MKX) • Mercedes AMG CLS 53 4 dr. AWD 4MATIC Sedan • Mercedes AMG E 53 AWD 4MATIC Coupe and Cabriolet • Mercedes AMG E 53 4 dr. AWD 4MATIC Sedan • Mercedes CLS 450 RWD and AWD 4 dr. sedans • Mercedes E 450 4 dr. Sedan, Coupe, Cabriolet and Wagon (Were E 400 for MY18) • Nissan Altima 4 dr AWD sedan (AWD model new for MY19 in both countries) • Subaru Ascent 4 dr. AWD SUV • Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 4 dr. AWD SUV • Toyota Corolla Hatchback (renamed for 2019. Was Corolla iM hatchback) • Toyota Yaris 4 dr sedan (Was Yaris iA sedan in the US) • Volvo XC40 4 dr. FWD (US only) and AWD SUVs • Volvo XC60 4 dr. FWD SUV (US only)

Vehicles dropped for 2019MY • Cadillac ATS RWD and AWD 4 dr. sedans • Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid 4 dr RWD sedan • Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van • Ford C-Max Hybrid 4 dr. Hatchback • Ford Focus 4 dr. hatchback • Ford Focus 4 dr. sedan • Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4 dr FWD and AWD SUVs (Renamed Santa Fe for MY19) • Hybrid RWD (US only) and AWD 4 dr. sedan • Infiniti Q70h 4 dr. RWD sedan (US only) • Lincoln MKX 4 dr. FWD and AWD SUVs (Replaced by Nautilus)

• Mercedes CLS 550 RWD and AWD 4 dr. sedans (Replaced by CLS 450) • Mercedes E 400 4 dr. Sedan, Coupe, Cabriolet and Wagon (Become E 450 in 2019) • Nissan Altima 4 dr FWD sedan (Only discontinued in Canada. Still sold in US) • Toyota Corolla iM 4 dr. Hatchback (Just renamed Corolla Hatchback for 2019) • Toyota Prius v 4 dr. wagon (Was already discontinued in US for MY18) • Toyota Yaris iA 4 dr sedan (renamed as Yaris sedan in the US) • Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 4 dr. FWD and AWD SUVs

Automotive Fleet, in conjunction with Bobit Business Media, recently announced that for the second year in a row the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has been named Fleet Truck of the Year. The Silverado 1500 was recognized for its superiority in several categories including total cost of ownership, dependability, fleet specific package options, comfort, and manufacture materials. In the mid-size sedan or car category, Automotive Fleet voted the Ford Fusion as the winner for the second consecutive year and 7th time overall. Ford increased their safety technology offerings in 2018, with the inclusion of Ford’s Co-Pilot 360.

For help in planning your fleet purchases and production tracking, you can access vital news from all the major vehicle manufacturers as it becomes available at http://www.arifleet.com. This webpage also offers current industry news including fleet sustainability information and driver safety tips. You can also find a monthly fuel cost report and announcements from ARI.

For a complete listing of the latest lead times, downtime and production delays, please visit http://www.arifleet.com/resources/manufacturing-updates/lead-times-downtime-production-delays/

Make Model Key Option / Model Configuration Delays and Constraints Chevrolet/ Express & Savana Van . Sliding Door GMC Ford Fusion & Escape . 1.5L engine (EN_M9) option 99D – High risk (Possible 2-4 week delay) Chevrolet Silverado Medium . Exhaust System & 175" Wheelbase Duty . Continental Tire Ford Super Duty . EBO paint – Magma Red Paint option E2 Final orders due 12-13-18 The reason for the EBO is to make room for a new paint

Make Model Key Option / Model Configuration Delays and Constraints . Max Payload option 68M – High risk constraint (Possible 10-12 week delay) . Pls note: Restricted paint will be scheduled in batches and may result in a scheduling delay of 6 or more weeks. Green (PN4GW), Orange (PN4GX), Vermillion Red (PNEGC), Yellow (PN4GY), School Bus Yellow (PNAHF), Green Gem (PN4DA). Pacific Gas/Electric Blue (PN4GC) . Telematics Pkg. MP2 – 11/5 Ford Transit . High roof & High roof jumbo van

Pool vehicles may be re-invoiced to reflect any manufacturer volume incentives or other contractual discounts that may apply at the time of acquisition. Please contact your ARI representative for pricing assistance. For an online view of ARI’s current pool vehicle inventory, please visit http://www.arifleet.com/resources/manufacturing-updates/pool-vehicles/.

For a listing of Auto Truck Group's pool vehicles, please utilize the below link. If you find a vehicle that will work for your client, please contact Blake Heiser @ [email protected] to put a 48 hour hold on the vehicle. https://ww1.autotruck.com/modernmarketing/pool/pool.php