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US AUTO INDUSTRY

REVIEW

Ian Beavis, EVP Global Auto

FROM CARPOCALYPSE TO THE NEW NORMAL

PLENTY OF GOOD NEWS FOR THE AUTO INDUSTRY

2013 has experienced record breaking growth for the US Auto Industry

SAAR is

16.1 million, up

6 million sales since

2009

Incentives average

$2,500 per

car down from over

$4,000 since

2008.

2013

New vehicle price average

$31,252, up over

$3,000 since 2009

17,700 new car dealerships down from

20,000 in

2008

Leasing is

27.6%, the highest percentage since 2006

Prepared for: TVB

Source: Automotive News 3

UPWARD TRENDS FOR THE INDUSTRY

• Credit is easier to get, the average loan amount is $26,526

• Captive Finance companies’ portfolios are over 70% Prime

• The average age of the US fleet is 11.4 years , the highest since WW2

• Franchised dealers are increasing their share of the vehicle maintenance pie

• Certified Pre-Owned sales are close to 2 million units and continue to grow rapidly

Prepared for: TVB

Source: Automotive News 4

A RECORD-BREAKING MONTH

AUGUST 2013…

Chrysler and Fiat sales experienced the 41st consecutive months of sales gain

Cadillac had the best sales month since 1989

Ford F-Series sales YTD was the most since 2006

GM’s had their best month since 2008

VW topped 40,000 sales , only the 3 rd time in 40 years

WAS THE HIGHEST SALES VOLUME FOR THE AUTO

INDUSTRY IN 75 MONTHS

Prepared for: TVB

Source: Automotive News 5

THERE IS A LOT OF MONEY IN THE INDUSTRY

OEMs are making record , or near record profit in the US

Auto plants are running at maximum capacity

Sales per dealership are higher than ever

Most dealers are enjoying the highest profit in 10 years

All OEMs have robust product cycle plans, with improved technology and quality

Prepared for: TVB

Source: Automotive News 6

ASSESSING THE FUTURE

Though the hope is for continued growth, there is much to be done for this upward trend to continue

CAR MARKET NOT EXPECTED TO GROW SIGNIFICANTLY IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS

Make an impact Uncommon emotion

• Factors Affecting Growth

• New and expensive manufacturing, materials and technology will increase vehicle cost and put further pressure on affordability

• Pricing transparency will put pressure on profitability

• What The Industry Needs To Do

• Invest heavily to achieve new CAFE regulations

• Seek additional sources of revenue, particularly OEMs and dealers

Prepared for: TVB

Source: Automotive News 7

A NEW FOCUS ON EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS

Marketing tactics are in the crosshairs

OEMs need to SQUEEZE out any WASTE in procurement, product development, manufacturing and distribution

Dealers and OEMs must CONNECT with a smaller pool of

REAL CUSTOMERS

Areas that PROVE they REACH auto prospects will grow dramatically

PRECISION MARKETING = LONG TERM SUCCESS of a new model

TELEVISION ( video in all its forms ) is ESSENTIAL

Prepared for: TVB

Source: Automotive News 8

REACHING YOUR KEY AUDIENCE, CAR BUYERS

The importance of precision marketing

Cut through the clutter and breakthrough the long purchase cycle

Improve creative across platforms

Place advertising where buyers are watching

Prepared for: TVB

Source: Automotive News 9

WHEN DO CAR BUYERS WATCH TV?

With similar viewing habits to average consumers, primetime is the top daypart to catch car buyers’ attention

Average Rating by Daypart and Viewer Type August 2012-July 2013

20

15 13,5

11,6

15,1 14,8

10 8,6

7,1

5,4

4,7

5,8

4,4

6,0

5,2

5

0

Weekday

Morning

Weekday

Daytime

Early Fringe Primetime

Access

Primetime Late Fringe

Persons 18+

Source: AdViews, August 2012- July 2013 , Persons 18+.

Car Buyers 18+

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WHEN ARE AUTO BRANDS ADVERTISING?

On average, most auto brands focus their advertising on early fringe, primetime, and late fringe/overnight

15%

10%

5%

0%

% of Gross Ratings Points by Car Manufacturer August 2012- July 2013

30%

25%

20%

20%

14%

8%

Weekday

Morning

Weekday

Daytime

15%

Early Fringe Primetime

Access

22%

20%

Primetime Late Fringe/

Overnight

% of GRPs by Daypart for Top Auto Brands

Source: AdViews, August 2012- July 2013 , Spot TV. Persons 18+. Average taken from Chevy, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan and Toyota.

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WHEN DO CONSUMERS RECALL AUTO ADS?

Primetime and late fringe dayparts provide the best opportunities to catch consumers’ attention

% of Audience that recalled the creative and brand for all Auto ads during September 2012- August 2013

30%

25% 23%

20%

15%

16%

18%

15%

10%

5%

0%

Weekend

Daytime

(Sports)

Early Fringe

(National

News)

Primetime

Access

Primetime

23%

Late

Fringe/Late

Night (No news)

Ad Breakthrough

Source: Brand Effect TV National Results for All Auto Ads Sep 2012 – Aug 2013 A18+. Ad Breakthrough = recalled the ad and the brand.

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THE NEW NORMAL

OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND

1 Television, in all its forms, will remain a significant part of the auto mix

2

We all must help OEMs improve their connection to a relatively small group of consumers

3 OEMs need actionable information

4

If we use all the best tools at our disposal, this will be a win, win for TV and the auto industry

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