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AutoForecast Solutions
Chicago Auto Show Review & Highlights
February 2015
2015 Chicago Auto Show
AutoForecast Solutions LLC Special Report:

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Introductions
2015 Chicago Auto Show
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
• 2016 Ram Laramie Limited
Ford Motor Company
• 2016 Ford Police Interceptor
General Motors
• 2016 Chevrolet Equinox
Honda
• 2016 Acura RDX
• 2016 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline
Hyundai-Kia
• 2015 Kia Trail’ster e-AWD Concept
Mitsubishi
• 2015 Mitsubishi GC-PHEV Concept
Toyota
• 2016 Toyota Avalon

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FiatChryslerAutomobiles
2016 Ram Laramie Limited
•Ram is using 2015 as the year to
break away from its Dodge roots
•Offered in 1500, 2500, and 3500
editions
•This second special edition Ram
pickup, again, removes the
traditional cross-hair grill in favor
of the bold “RAM” imprint which
is mirrored in larger letters on the
tailgate
•All black leather interior, real argento wood, satin chrome, and 8.4” Uconnect
infotainment center along with the analog gauge/TFT cluster (with unique font)
make the Limited distinct from the lesser models
•All new 20” wheels with 5-lug on 1500 and 6-lug on 2500/3500
•Available with a choice of powertrains including the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6
•Goes on sale in the US in the second quarter of 2015

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Ford
2016 Ford Police Interceptor
•Updated styling follows the
previously introduced new Ford
Explorer
•Power remains the 304hp 3.7L
V6 or the 365hp 3.5L EcoBoost
V6 mated to a 6-speed automatic
and all-wheel drive
•Updated 6-speed transaxle
includes a new “Pursuit Mode”
that offers more aggressive
downshifting
•As a step up from the civilian version, the Police Interceptor includes reinforced
subframe mounts, larger diameter suspension springs, larger cooling system, and
heavy-duty brakes
•Cleaner exterior, including integrated police lights, and restyled console and
steering wheel round out the new model

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GeneralMotors
2016 Chevrolet Equinox
•Facelifted mid-sized crossover
designed to keep the model’s
sales success going until the new
model is ready in just under two
years
•New LED daytime running lights
illuminate the redesigned front
end which features a new grille
opening and bumper
•Dual exhausts (on V6 models), revised bumper, and new taillamps highlight the
changes at the rear
•Power remains the 2.4L direct-injection four-cylinder and 301hp 3.6L V6 which
can be equipped to tow up to 3,500 lbs
•In North America, the only Chevrolet model to outsell the Equinox is the
Silverado full-sized pickup
•The new model will go on sale in the third quarter of 2015

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Honda
2016 Acura RDX
•Minor exterior update includes
JewelEye LED headlamps to fall in
line with the rest of the Acura
models
•New 3.5L i-VTEC V6 with Variable
Cylinder Management (VCM)
raises output by 6hp (to 279hp)
and improves fuel economy to
19/28 for the all-wheel drive
version and 20/29 for the front-
driver
•Inside, the update includes standard seat heaters and rear-seat air conditioning
vents, available 8-way front passenger seat, dual-screen On-Demand Multi-
Information Display (ODMD), blind spot information, and rear cross traffic
monitor

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Honda
2016 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline
•Three-row, Eight-passenger
crossover lost 300 lbs over the
prior generation using high
strength steel
•Power comes from Honda’s
direct-injection 3.5L V6 joined to a
9-speed automatic powering the
front or all four wheels
• Improved interior provides a
more luxurious feel than the
outgoing model
• Introduction included a preview
of the new Honda Ridgeline
pickup, showing a rendering
sporting four doors, separate
bed/body (unlike the 2014
unibody Ridgeline), and possibly a
vertically-split tailgate

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Hyundai-Kia
2015 Kia Trail’ster e-AWD Concept
•Derived from the production Kia
Soul
•Front wheels are powered by a
turbocharged 1.6L four-cylinder
generating 185hp while the rear
wheels are propelled by a 35hp
electric motor juiced by a 1.2 kWh
lithium-ion battery pack, which
can run electric, gas, or hybrid
with an additional boost of torque
•Fully electric range is 2-3 miles
under light power
•Combined fuel economy is improved by 25-30% around town and 5-10% on the
highway as compared to the production 2.0L Soul
•Starter-generator allows the engine to stop and start as needed and when the
batteries aren’t being recharged
•A/C compressor is electrically driven and can operate with engine off

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Mitsubishi
2015 Mitsubishi GC-PHEVconcept
•Full-sized crossover showcasing
the direction of Mitsubishi over
the next few years
•Powered by a supercharged 3.0L
V6 with an electric motor and 8-
speed automatic transmission
powering all four wheels via
Mitsubushi’s Super All-Wheel
Control (S-AWC) system
•Plug-in hybrid combines for
335hp and high fuel economy
•Mitsubishi’s latest MiEV technology combines 12kWh of lithium-ion batteries
with plug-in capability and mobile charging through the gasoline engine
•Displays critical information in front of the driver on the AR (augmented reality)
windshield
•Lacking a b-pillar, all four passengers have easy ingress and egress to seats front
and rear

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Toyota
2016 Toyota Avalon
•Updated Toyota Avalon joins the
recently introduced special
editions of Camry and Corolla,
which go on sale fall 2015
•New model includes two choices
of suspension tuning; one to
appeal to the Avalon’s core (read:
older) buyer and a firmer tune to
attract younger buyers
•New front fascia includes LED
headlights and foglights
•Powertrain choices continue to include 3.5L 268hp V6 and 2.5L 200hp four-
cylinder hybrid
•New interior features 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and woodgrain
trim

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Reporting/Analysis Planning
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Multiple Flexible Report Generators Competitor/Market Share
Quick access reports Vehicle Changes (what’s new, cancelled, or changed)
Support
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Direct Access to Forecast Team
Leaders
Regional Code Books Back Office Support
AFS Weekly Guidance Report Regional Cycle Charts WardsAuto Relationship
Regional Production Databases
Volumes, History, Structure and FPP (thru 2022)
Light Vehicle VM, Brand Owner, Brand, Platform, Program, Nameplate, Plant,
Segment, SOP/EOP… and more
Powertrain
*Engine, Transmission, Electric Motors,
Drivetrain
Family; # of Cyl; # of Forward Gears; Fuel Type; Package type;
Voltage; Valves per Cyl, Transmission Type, manufacturer/plant
source … and much more … attached to each vehicle

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WardsAutoForecast Solution Highlights
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Monthly/Annual Detail: VM, Brand Owner, Brand, Platform, Program, Nameplate, Plant, Segment, SOP/EOP.. and more
*Engine, Transmission,
Electric Motor, Drivetrain
Production Data
Volume, History, Structure, and FPP Production Forecast thru 2022.
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manufacturer/plant source, .. and much more … attached to each vehicle
AFS Weekly Weekly PDF detailing global automotive manufacturing changes, new vehicle introductions, cancelled vehicles, and
labor issues
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basis.
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your automotive industry analysis and back office operations.

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AutoForecast Solutions LLC
AutoForecast Solutions (AFS) provides vehicle, powertrain, and drivetrain
production forecasting and advisory solutions to the global automotive industry. Our
suite of Automotive Business Intelligence Solutions, coupled with our global,
detailed, forecasting databases and tools are unmatched in the automotive industry.
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and decision support to vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, financial institutions and
the academic community.
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forecasting and business planning needs
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Joe McCabe
President & CEO
jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com
(610)813-6370
Sam Fiorani
Vice President, Global Vehicle Forecasting
sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com
(610)813-6372
Brian Maxim
Vice President, Global Powertrain Forecasting
bmaxim@autoforecastsolutions.com
(610)813-6373
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