February 12, 2016 Key Ordering Deadlines Approach Early balance-out information is being announced for some 2016 models and it is important to remember that all order cutoff dates are subject to change, sometimes without advance notice from the manufacturer. To secure a vehicle with desired specifications and to help avoid missing an accelerated deadline, please submit your final orders as early as possible, or no later than 12:00 noon, two business days prior to the scheduled manufacturer due date. Below is a schedule of all manufacturer final order due dates through early April 2016.

Make / Model 2016 Final Order 2017 Startup / Due Date *Deliveries 2016 Ford Medium Truck (F650/F750) 2/12/16 2/15/16 2016 QX50 NEW 2/15/16 4/15/16 2016 NV200 Cargo, Pathfinder & Versa Sedan NEW 2/15/16 3/15/16 2016 Enclave NEW 2/18/16 3/17/16 2016 Chevy Spark & Traverse NEW 2/18/16 TBD 2016 GMC Acadia NEW 2/18/16 2/4/16 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility w/VSO Options 2/19/16 4/11/16 2016 Mercedes-Benz B, G, GLC, GLE & S-Class 3/1/16 TBD 2016 , Explorer, Mustang, & Transit Connect 3/4/16 TBD 2016 Lincoln MKS & Navigator 3/4/16 TBD 2016 Prius C, Sienna, & Yaris 3/10/16 4/11/16 2016 Forester 3/11/16 TBD 2016 Ford Econoline & Police Interceptor Utility 3/11/16 3/14/16 2016 , Q70, QX60 & QX80 new 3/15/16 TBD 2016 & Sentra NEW 3/15/16 TBD 2016 NEW 3/24/16 4/14/16

Make / Model 2016 Final Order 2017 Startup / Due Date *Deliveries 2016 XTS NEW 3/24/16 4/14/16 2016 Chevy Camaro, Cruze, Impala & Equinox NEW 3/24/16 TBD 2016 GMC Terrain NEW 3/24/16 3/31/16 2016 (F250/F350/F450/F550) NEW 4/1/16 4/13/16 2016 & Outback NEW 4/1/16 5/2/16 For an online schedule of manufacturer ordering deadlines and production startup or delivery 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/publications/build-out_start-up_dates/

Ford to Add Four SUVs in Four Years Ford announced at the , that they will introduce four utility vehicles within the next four years to compete in the categories that they do not have a presence. In his speech, Mark LaNeve, Ford’s VP of sales, marketing and service, stated that the surge in demand for the SUV has more to do with driver preference than the decline in gas prices. Baby boomers and millennials are driving the surge in demand for SUV’s.

LaNeve did not give away a whole lot of details on the new utility line up, but he did hint that Ford will fill the holes in their lineup in the area of compact SUVs. It is widely expected that Ford will add the small, Fiesta-based EcoSport, which would slot under the Escape and give Ford a competitor against the Trax, Honda HR-V, and .

When asked about the revival of the Ford Bronco, LaNeve just smiled and said “It’s a great nameplate”. It is being speculated that Ford will bring back the Bronco to compete with Toyota’s 4Runner and other off road SUV’s. The original Bronco debuted in 1966 as a stripped down, topless off-road vehicle that competed with the original Wrangler. It grew larger over the years and finally ended production in 1996 as an F- 150 based two-door.

Ford has not announced if the new utility vehicles will be built at the Michigan Assembly Plant, when the Focus and C-Max move to Mexico in 2018, but it seems like a viable option. (For more info see: http://www.autonews.com/article/20160211/OEM02/160219957/fords-laneve-stops-short-of-confirming-broncos-expected-return)

Mercedes-Benz Offers Sprinter Worker Model, Leasing Program Mercedes-Benz Vans USA has unveiled the Sprinter Worker – a lower priced Sprinter commercial van, aimed to win over more plumbers, electricians and other tradespeople – at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. The simple configuration, a white exterior, black trim and interior canvas seating, standard roof, a 144-inch length, and the 2.1L inline-four cylinder diesel, comes with a 20,000-mile service interval and a leasing package that includes a retail loan, TRAC lease, zero TRAC lease, fair market value lease, or complete advantage lease.

The Sprinter Worker will also have several optional equipment choices. Buyers can add one of three packages, including the Convenience Package for $1,499, Utility Package for $2,999, and Overtime Package for $4,499.

The order banks for the Sprinter Worker are open, as of February 11th, and deliveries are expected to begin in two months. (For more info see: http://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/story/2016/02/toyota-s-japan-plant-shut-down-could- delay-prius.aspx)

Google’s Self-Driving Car Project Expands Hiring, Post Manufacturing Jobs Google's self-driving car project is advertising dozens of jobs on its website with a special focus on manufacturing expertise. Thirty-six jobs related to the Google X car project were listed including engineers working on motion control, displays, robotics and sensors as well as managers charged with operations, materials and marketing.

Google, which declined to comment, has denied in the past that it had any interest in making cars. Many industry experts believe the tech giant will partner with an established automaker, supplying the software that will pioneer the fully autonomous vehicle. But the jobs listed provide a window into how much hardware Google may build to contribute to the cars of the future. Developing self-driving cars has been a key priority of traditional automakers, technology companies like Apple Inc., Uber Technologies Inc. and auto suppliers.

A manufacturing process engineer job listing says the post is responsible for "designing factory assembly stations, optimizing production floor layout, automating critical manufacturing processes and approving fixture designs used in the assembly of electronic modules for the self-driving car." A manufacturing supplier quality engineer will create and approve "manufacturing inspection processes, equipment, tools gauges and fixtures for raw material, mechanical components and mechanical assemblies." A mechanical global supply chain manager, meanwhile, is responsible for manufacturing development execution, among other tasks. (To read the full article visit: http://www.autonews.com/article/20160212/COPY01/302129983/google-self-driving-car-project-expands-hiring-posts-manufacturing)

Find Additional Industry News Online 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.

Key Production Delays RED indicates new or revised information. For a complete listing of the latest lead times, downtime and production delays, please visit www.arifleet.com/publications/lead_times_delays/

Make Model The following key options and/or model configurations are subject to scheduling and production delays: Ford 2016 Medium Duty  Constraint on 6.8L 3V Gas Engine – Limited availability until April

GM 2016 Sierra /  6.2L V8 Engine w/3.08 Rear Axle less Locking Differential Silverado LD Ford F-150  Crew Cab (W1C/W1E) 4x2/4x4 with 6.5’ box and 5.0L/3.5L GTDI (99F/99G) WITH Heavy Payload Pkg (627) – Late 2Q 2016 Ford 2016 F-Super Duty  F-450/550 Chassis Cabs GM 2016 Express, Savana  Fleet ordering is restricted for the 2016 MY. Please contact your GM or ARI representative for assistance.

Pool Vehicles 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 detailed vehicle specifications, please visit www.arifleet.com/publications/pool_vehicles/.

Invoice Year Make Model Location Price

14 Ford F150/w ARE Tonneau cover Bob Hurley Ford - Tulsa, OK $37,875.28 Auto Truck Group - Kansas 14 Ford F150/w ARE Tonneau cover $41,240.28 City, MO Auto Truck Group - Kansas 14 Ford F150 $36,375.28 City, MO Morgan body 24 foot Dry Freight Body Morgan Corp - Janesville, WI $12,978.50 Auto Truck - Fort Wayne Fleet, 15 Chevy Silverado 1500 4WD Double Cab $35,877.54 TX All American Chevy - Midland, 15 Chevy Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab $41,814.00 Texas 15 Ford F350 4x2 Regular Cab L & Z - Roseville, MN $32,544.24 15 Suburban Ford - Sandy, OR $24,343.44 15 Ford Transit 250 (Multiple Units) Multiple Locations $34,738.65 Bill Summers Ford, LLC - 15 Ford Expedition $42,407.60 North Platte, NE 15 XLT Wagon Buckeye Ford - London, OH $24,036.44 15 Ford Transit Connect XLT Wagon Currie Motors - Frankfort, IL $24,037.64 15 Ford Transit Connect XLT Wagon Driver - Merriville, IN $24,037.64 Golling – 15 JEEP Grand Cherokee $37,707.00 Bloomfield, MI 15 Chevy Silverado 2500 4WD Double Cab Auto Truck - Fort Worth $38,357.56 15 Chevy Silverado 2500 4WD Double Cab Auto Truck - Fort Worth $39,590.95 15 RAM ProMaster 1500 (Multiple Units) Auto Truck – Kansas City, MO 28,755.00 Royal Gate - 16 SE 4dr AWD $30,700.00 Ellisville, MO 16 Ford F550 Chassis DRW 4X4 Family Ford – Netcong, NJ $40,632.84 16 RAM 1500 Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab Tacoma Dodge – Tacoma, WA Sheboygan Chevy – Sheboygan, 16 GMC Suburban (2) $57,394.60 WI