UK RECALL #6 - BMW - New i8 supercar recalled for possible fuel leak.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2014/190
Manufacturer Ref :	0016890100
Make:	BMW
Model :	i8
Launch Date :	14/01/2015
Numbers Involved :	128
Build Start Date :	21/03/2014
Build End Date :	12/09/2014

Recall Details
Concern :	FUEL MAY LEAK
Description :	It is possible that lubricant contamination may result in the high current welding of the bolt for the fuel tank earth strap not being to specification. This could over time result in the fuel tank leaking. The driver will become aware of the leak either by the smell or dripping fuel after refuelling.
Remedial Action :	Recall all affected vehicles and inspect the fuel tank. If necessary, replace the fuel tank.
Vehicle Id :	WBY2Z22090VX65023 to WBY2Z22010VX65209

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JANUARY USA SALES - PORSCHE - Macan helps Sports car maker to increased sales in month one of 2015.

U.S. Porsche dealers sell 3,937 vehicles in January

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor in the United States of Porsche 918 Spyder, 911, Boxster and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up, today announced January 2015 sales of 3,937 vehicles. PCNA kicked off the year successfully with record January sales, up 27.2 percent over January 2014 (3,096).

“It’s greatly encouraging that we are able to carry the momentum of last year’s record sales into the start of 2015,” said Detlev von Platen, President and CEO, Porsche Cars North America. “The 911 range with the new GTS models was an especially impressive performer this month with 1,052 deliveries.”

The 911 model line’s strong demand in January put its sales up 32.8 percent over last January. In January, the Cayenne had 1,116 deliveries, and the sporty Macan recorded sales of 796 with demand still outpacing availability. The Panamera sports sedan had 437 deliveries. The mid-engine Boxster and Cayman models had a combined 502 deliveries.

Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales in the U.S. were 1,023 for January 2015, an increase of 26.6 percent from the same period last year.

Model	January Sales		Year-to-Date
	Current Year	Prior Year	2015 YTD	2014 YTD
ALL BOXSTER/CAYMAN	502	600	502	600
ALL 911/918	1,086	792	1,086	792
ALL CAYENNE	1,116	1,158	1,116	1,158
ALL PANAMERA	437	564	437	564
ALL MACAN	796	0	796	0
GRAND TOTALS	3,937	3,096	3,937	3,096

JANUARY USA SALES - AUDI - A3/Q3 saves Audi from having a really bad month

• The most recent month stands as the best for January sales
• Demand for SUV and A3 model lines was strong for the month
• All-time best January sales of Audi Certified pre-owned vehicles

Audi reported that its January 2015 sales increased 14.3% to 11,541 vehicles, a total that stands as the 49th consecutive month of record U.S. sales for the premium brand.

On the heels of its fifth consecutive year of record sales, Audi continued its retail momentum in January 2015, with the best-ever January results in Audi U.S. history. The previous January record was set in 2014 with sales of 10,101 vehicles.

Audi Certified pre-owned vehicle sales also reached record levels during the most recent month. January 2015 marks the 18th consecutive month of record Audi CPO sales, through an 18% gain for the month on 3,730 CPO vehicles sold.

“We are extremely pleased to start the year strong with records in both new and CPO sales,” said Mark Del Rosso, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America. “The family of Audi owners is steadily expanding, and the success of our CPO Sales Event is a testament to the growing size of our customer base.”

January represented strong demand for Audi luxury SUVs, with a 15.8% increase in sales encompassing the Audi Q3, Q5 and Q7 models.

Consumer demand for the A3 model line (including the A3 sedan, the A3 Cabriolet and the S3 performance sedan) bolstered January results with 2,383 vehicles sold, making it the second-best selling model for Audi in the U.S.

Highlights:

• Sales mix for Audi S performance variants finished the month at 14.7% for the S3 sedan; 17.9% for the S4 sedan; 38.8% for the S5/RS 5; 2.6% for the S6; 43.2% for the S7/RS 7; 12.1% for the S8; 66.7% for the TTS Coupe and TTS Roadster, and 7.2% for the SQ5 crossover.
• Audi holds the longest running monthly record sales streak in the premium car market according to a competitive sales report from MotorIntelligence.com.

Audi U.S. snapshot (YTD)

Model Line	Jan '15 Actual	Jan '14 Actual	Yr/Yr % change	Jan '15 YTD  Actual	Jan '14 YTD Actual	Yr/Yr % change
A3	2,383	0	0.0%	2,383	0	0.0%
A4	1,563	2,194	-28.8%	1,563	2,194	-28.8%
A5	843	925	-8.9%	843	925	-8.9%
A6	1,202	1,481	-18.8%	1,202	1,481	-18.8%
A7	285	624	-54.3%	285	624	-54.3%
A8	306	337	-9.2%	306	337	-9.2%
allroad	227	304	-25.3%	227	304	-25.3%
Q5	2,927	2,774	5.5%	2,927	2,774	5.5%
Q7	880	1,268	-30.6%	880	1,268	-30.6%
Q3	873	0	0.0%	873	0	0.0%
R8	49	81	-39.5%	49	81	-39.5%
TT	3	113	-97.3%	3	113	-97.3%
Total Audi Sales	11,541	10,101	14.3%	11,541	10,101	14.3%
Total CPO Sales	3,730	3,161	18.0%	3,730	3,161	18.0%