2016 Editorial Calendar

autonews.com

-

001-NAT-CCI-AN_-

20150727-NEWS--0

7/24/2015

6:32 PM

Page 1

autonews.com

®

$159/YEAR; $6/COPY Inc. All rights reserved. Crain Communications Entire contents © 2015

ins slide As sales climb, marg

JULY 27, 2015

n, changing Publics blame competitio Bryan DeBoer. Naughton Jamie LaReau and Nora jlareau@crain .com

DeBoer: Volume drive is “worth the sacrifice in margin.”

solid secondLurking behind those from five publicly quarter earnings results last week was a traded dealership groups margins on newdisturbing trend: Profit companies. vehicle sales fell at all five occurring there, “There is something n or other whether it’s great competitio Inc. CEO Motors factors,” said Lithia

tastes

volume in vehicontinue to drive top-line in margin becles, it’s worth the sacrifice revenue and cause volume drives service

gains.” executives back-end generally rose, Some dealership group Revenue and profits n, particularly volumes by higher new and used blamed tougher competitio brands. Oth- powered earnings in fixed operations among mass-market import tastes and and strong . ers cited shifting consumer and finance and insurance e basis, Lithia’s new-velower gasoline prices same-stor a On a drive for volpercent, topping Still others said there was hicle retail sales rose 5.7 defended they and ume over margins, see PUBLICS, Page 34 that trade-off. believe if you can DeBoer said: “We still

e future product pipelin PART SERIES SECOND IN A 9-

JAPAN

2016 Acura NSX

2016 Toyota RAV4 hybrid

>>

Our website will nonsubscribers for unlimited access to all stories next week. Whether you’re following U.S. sales results nt for July or the Manageme Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Mich., you’ll have access to all stories of from Aug. 3-9, courtesy ADESA. Sign up at autonews.com/ FreeThisWeek.

’16 Hellcat output to double

Dodge cancels unfilled ’15 orders Larry P. Vellequette lvellequette@ crain.com

will DETROIT — Fiat Chrysler of n more than double productio the of hard-to-get Hellcat versions Charger for Dodge Challenger and the 2016 model year. who ors consumer 900 But about r or dered a 2015 Dodge Challenge renever Charger SRT Hellcat and car will ceived their 707-hp muscle have to get back in line. are being Their unfilled orders though — factory the canceled by receive a those customers will them to buy voucher that will allow at the 2015 the more expensive 2016 has not yet price. The price increase been announced. marketcreated cars The Hellcat for Dodge — ing and Internet buzz

2016 Lexus GS-F

CARS AND TURBOS >> PICKUPS, SPORTS rs will continue to Japan’s big three automake zones over the next reach beyond their comfort devote plenty of few years. But they’ll also of their lineups — attention to the backbone | crossovers. | PAGES 20-24 fuel-efficient cars and

Free pass be open to

>> Japan’s big three 3| late to turbo party | PAGE >> ONLINE: Bookmark autonews.com/futureproduct portfolios. to stay updated on product

Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept

see HELLCAT, Page 32

Let’s try again

Kuniskis Dodge brand head Tim starting fresh” with 2016

Since 1925, Automotive News has been the primary source for news happening among automotive retailers, suppliers and manufacturers. Distinct from other publications in the field, Automotive News remains a fully subscriber-paid publication, a testament to the value it delivers to the reader. The award-winning weekly print edition is backed by a global team of more than 65 editors and reporters. THE AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AUDIENCE

88% of dealers

with more than $35 million in annual sales receive Automotive News.

3.8 readers per copy among dealers.

4.9 readers per copy

among manufacturers and suppliers.

Erdos & Morgan, 2015 ICF Macro pass-along study, 2014

80% of dealers consider Automotive News to be the most important automotive publication. Erdos & Morgan, 2015

Winnner of the

Grand Neal Award

Recognized as the most outstanding editorial entry from among the winners in all categories, 2015. Given by ABM, the Association of Business Information and Media Companies

autonews.com

2016.Q1 Editorial Calendar Weekly Features

Monthly Features

In every issue, 52 times a year:

Topics we highlight every month:

• Dealer Best Practices • Final Assembly • Incentive Tables • Cars & Concepts • Opinion Page

• Fixed Operations

• Finance & Insurance

• Marketing • Connected Car • Legal File

• Production Line • Remarketing • U.S. Sales Report

JANUARY

4

AD STUDY 11

Ad close: Dec. 21 (early close)

Fixed Operations page

Ad close: Dec. 21 (early close)

F&I page

Special Section: North American International Auto Show *Bonus distribution at NAIAS

18

25

Ad close: Jan. 6

Production Line page

Ad close: Jan. 13

Connected Car page

Marketing page

Automotive News World Congress Consumer Electronics Show coverage coverage North American International Auto North American International Auto Show coverage Show coverage

Remarketing page Legal file Q&A: The Supplier Speaks N.A. Production Report – 2015

U.S. Sales Report – 2015 Guide to Industry Executives Exclusively sponsored supplement 1

2

3

4

AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EVENT Jan. 12-13 • Detroit • autonews.com/worldcongress Automotive News World Congress *Bonus distribution of Jan. 11 issue

FEBRUARY

1

Ad close: Jan. 20

Fixed Operations page

8

15

Ad close: Jan. 27

22

Ad close: Feb. 3

29

Ad close: Feb .10

Ad close: Feb. 17

F&I page

Production Line page

Connected Car page

Remarketing page

Marketing page

Chicago Auto Show coverage

Geneva Auto Show preview

Legal file

Chicago Auto Show preview

N.A. Production Report – Jan.

U.S. Sales Report – Jan.

Fixed Ops Journal

4

1

A new quarterly magazine (Early close: Jan. 27) 1

2

MARCH

7

Ad close: Feb. 24

NEW!

3

14

Ad close: March 2

Fixed Operations page

Marketing page

Dealer Census

AD STUDY 21

Ad close: March 9

28

Ad close: March 16

Production Line page

Connected Car page

PACE Award finalists

New York Auto Show preview

Remarketing page

Special Section: F&I

*Bonus distribution at the New York Auto Show

Legal file

Geneva Auto Show coverage

PACE Award finalists

New York Auto Show coverage

PACE Award finalists

Q&A: The Dealer Speaks

PACE Award finalists

Special Section: BMW at 100

N.A. Production Report – Feb.

Special Section: NADA Preview

U.S. Sales Report – Feb.

Guide to Top 150 Dealership Groups Exclusively sponsored supplement 2

3

4

1

AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EVENT March 31 • Las Vegas • autonews.com/retailforum Automotive News Retail Forum *Bonus distribution of March 28 issue

autonews.com

2016.Q2 Editorial Calendar

APRIL

4

11

Ad close: March 23

18

Ad close: March 30

25

Ad close: April 6

Ad close: April 12

Fixed Operations page

F&I page

Production Line page

Connected Car page

NADA Convention Issue

Marketing page

PACE Award winners

Remarketing page

PACE Award finalists

NADA Review

SAE coverage

Q&A: The Supplier Speaks

U.S. Sales Report – March

Beijing Auto Show preview

N.A. Production Report – March

Legal file

Special Section: Rising Stars – Automakers and Suppliers

Beijing Auto Show coverage Guide to Top Dealership Groups Ranked by Used-Vehicle Sales Exclusively sponsored supplement

2

3

4

1

AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EVENT April 11 • Detroit • autonews.com/pace Automotive News PACE Awards

SHOW DAILIES April 1, 2, 3 Ad close: March 15 NADA Convention

MAY

2

Ad close: April 19

Fixed Operations page

*Bonus distribution of April 11 issue

9

Ad close: April 27

23

Ad close: May 4

30

Ad close: May 11

Ad close: May 18

F&I page

Production Line page

Connected Car page

Remarketing page

Q&A: Agency & Marketing Executives

N.A. Production Report – April

Legal file

U.S. Sales Report – April

A new quarterly magazine

Talk from the Top: North American Automaker Executives

1

2

Special Section: Marketing 2

16

3

Fixed Ops Journal (Early close: April 27)

4

NEW!

AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EVENT May 10 • Los Angeles • autonews.com/laseminar Automotive News Marketing Seminar *Bonus distribution of May 9 issue

JUNE

6

Ad close: May 25

13

Ad close: June 1

20

Ad close: June 8

AD 27 STUDY

Ad close: June 15

Fixed Operations page

Marketing page

Production Line page

Talk from the Top: North American Automaker Executives

Automotive News Europe Congress coverage

Q&A: The Dealer Speaks

Remarketing page

N.A. Production Report – May

Legal file

U.S. Sales Report – May

Special Section: F&I

Guide to Top Suppliers

Special Section: Family Ties

Connected Car page

Exclusively sponsored supplement

(Early close: May 18) 3

4

1

2

AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EVENTS June 7 • Munich, Germany • anerisingstars.com Automotive News Europe Rising Stars June 8 • Munich, Germany • ane-congress.com Automotive News Europe Congress

autonews.com

2016.Q3 Editorial Calendar

JULY

4

11

Ad close: June 22

Ad close: June 29

Fixed Operations page

F&I page

Q&A: The Supplier Speaks

Marketing page

U.S. Sales Report – June

Special Section: 40 Under 40 Retail

AD STUDY 18

25

Ad close: July 6

Ad close: July 13

Production Line page

Connected Car page

Future Product Pipeline: General Motors

Remarketing page Legal file Future Product Pipeline: Japan (Toyota, Nissan, Honda)

N.A. Production Report – June

3

4

AUGUST

1

Ad close: July 20

Fixed Operations page

1

AD STUDY 8

Ad close: July 27

15

2

22

Ad close: Aug. 3

29

Ad close: Aug. 10

Ad close: Aug. 17

F&I page

Production Line page

Connected Car page

Remarketing page

Future Products: Europe

Marketing page

Future Product Pipeline: Ford

Legal file

(BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Smart, Volvo)

Future Product Pipeline: Korea (Hyundai, Kia)

N.A. Production Report – July

Future Product Pipeline: Japan

U.S. Sales Report – July

A new quarterly magazine

4

1

Special Section: The State of Suppliers

Fixed Ops Journal

(Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru)

Future Product Pipeline: Europe (Audi, Porsche, VW)

2

3

(Early close: July 27)

Guide to Industry Executives Exclusively sponsored supplement

3

NEW!

SHOW DAILIES Aug. 2, 3, 4 Ad close: July 6 CAR Management Briefing Seminars Show Dailies *Bonus distribution of Aug. 1 issue

SEPTEMBER

5

Ad close: Aug. 24

12

Ad close: Aug. 31

19

Ad close: Sept. 7

26

Ad close: Sept. 14

Fixed Operations page

Future Product Pipeline: Exotics

Production Line page

Future Product Pipeline: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

(Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini,

Q&A: Agency & Marketing Executives Remarketing page

U.S. Sales Report – Aug.

4

Maserati, Rolls-Royce, Tesla)

Q&A: The Dealer Speaks Special Section: F&I

1

Connected Car page

N.A. Production Report – Aug.

Legal file

Special Section: Marketing

Paris Auto Show preview Special Section: Design & Technology

2

3

AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EVENT Sept. 20 (tent.) • New York • autonews.com/nyseminar Automotive News Marketing Seminar *Bonus distribution of Sept. 19 issue

autonews.com

2016.Q4 Editorial Calendar

OCTOBER

3

Ad close: Sept. 21

10

Ad close: Sept. 28

17

Ad close: Oct. 5

AD STUDY 24

Fixed Operations page

F&I page

Production Line page

Q&A: The Supplier Speaks

Marketing page

Paris Auto Show coverage

Talk from the Top: Global Automaker Executives

N.A. Production Report – Sept.

U.S. Sales Report – Sept. 4

1

31

Ad close: Oct. 12

Ad close: Oct. 19

Connected Car page

Remarketing page

Talk from the Top: Global Automaker Executives

Legal file

3

4

Special Section: Best Dealerships To Work For

2

AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EVENT Oct. 12 • Chicago • autonews.com/bestdealerships Automotive News Best Dealerships To Work For *Bonus distribution of Oct. 17 special section

NOVEMBER

7

Ad close: Oct. 26

14

Ad close: Nov. 2

21

28

Ad close: Nov. 9

Ad close: Nov. 16

U.S. Sales Report – Oct.

F&I page

Production Line page

Connected Car page

Fixed Operations page

Marketing page

N.A. Production Report – Oct.

Remarketing page

SEMA coverage

Los Angeles Auto Show preview

Los Angeles Auto Show coverage

Legal file

Guide to Certified Pre-owned Vehicle Programs

NAAA Convention coverage

Automotive News All-Stars

Exclusively sponsored supplement

A new quarterly magazine

Fixed Ops Journal (Early close: Oct. 26)

1

2

DECEMBER

5

Ad close: Nov. 21 (early close)

12

3

Ad close: Nov. 30

NEW!

19

Ad close: Dec. 7

4

26

Ad close: Dec. 14

Fixed Operations page

Marketing page

Production Line page

Connected Car page

Q&A: The Dealer Speaks

Special Section: F&I

N.A. Production Report – Nov.

Remarketing page

U.S. Sales Report – Nov.

1

Legal file

2

In 2016, Signet Research will conduct six studies to determine recall and readership of ads appearing in Automotive News. These reports provide valuable data to the advertiser, including measurement comparative to other ads and verbatim reader feedback. All print ads 10 column inches and larger are automatically included in the studies, at no charge to the advertiser.

3

4

The Signet studies will be conducted on ads in these issues: • January 4 • July 11 • March 14 • August 1 • June 20 • October 17

AD STUDY autonews.com

Display Advertising Rates

Rates effective Oct.1, 2015 (Rate card no. 83)

FOUR COLOR RATES

NADA SHOW DAILIES

The most frequently used ad sizes in regular issues are as follows:

Full Page

$22,890

Two-Page Spread

43,820

Junior Page – 4 col. x 10”

16,760

Junior Spread – 8 col. x 10”

31,560

Half Page – 5 col. x 7”

15,300

Half Page Spread – 10 col. x 7”

28,640

Page One – 3 col. x 1”

April 1, 2, 3 Close date: March 15 The Automotive News NADA Dailies are distributed at the annual convention of the National Automobile Dealers Association in Las Vegas. All ads also appear in the NADA Daily Digital Editions at no additional charge. Rates for inclusion in all three show dailies (four-color) are:

5,000

BLACK & WHITE RATES $17,810

Full Page

Full Page

$9,475

Two-Page Spread

17,280

Junior Page

7,400

Half Page

6,475

Two-Page Spread

35,620

Half Page Spread

Junior Page – 4 col. x 10”

11,680

18”

3,330

Junior Spread – 8 col. x 10”

23,360

15”

2,775

Half Page – 5 col. x 7”

10,220

14”

2,590

Half Page Spread – 10 col. x 7”

20,440

10”

1,850

3 col. x 10”

8,760

1 col. x 14”

4,088

2 col. x 5”

2,920

1 col. x 1”

292

Ask your regional sales manager about our fractional frequency rate program.

COLOR RATES AAAA Standard Colors (ads less than 35”)

Per Page Per Spread $2,215 1,660

$3,305 2,480

Matched Color (ads less than 35”)

3,650 2,740

4,890 3,670

Four-Color Process (ads less than 35”)

5,080 3,810

8,200 6,150

Five Color (four-color process plus matched color) (ads less than 35”)

7,805

10,385

5,855

7,790

12,950

185

1 col. x 1”

Add $500 (net) for each material change.

EARNED DOLLAR VOLUME DISCOUNT Gross Dollar Volume

Discount

Gross Dollar Volume

Discount

$0 - $5,000

0% $245,001 - $275,000

8%

$5,001 - $50,000

1% $275,001 - $400,000

9%

$50,001 - $85,000

2% $400,001 - $600,000

10%

$85,001 - $120,000

3% $600,001 - $900,000

11%

$120,001 - $150,000

4% $900,001 - $1,200,000

13%

$150,001 - $180,000

5% $1,200,001 - $1,500,000

15%

$180,001 - $210,000

6% $1,500,001 - $1,700,000

16%

$210,001 - $245,000

7% $1,700,001 and above

20%

*6% discount for annual prepays.

autonews.com

Contacts and Advertising Specs

SALES Detroit Rick Greer – Director of Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313-446-6050 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Russ Procassini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313-446-0350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Karen Rentschler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313-446-6058 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Jerry Salame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313-446-0481 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Los Angeles Taren Zorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310-426-2416 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] New York Scott Ghedine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212-210-0126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Henry Woodhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212-210-0125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Europe Thomas Heringer – Sales and Marketing Director . . . . . +49 8153 9074 04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Classified Angela Schutte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313-446-6051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Scott Vigh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-388-1800 /313-446-0326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] PRODUCTION Terry Driscoll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313-446-6062 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

SPECIFICATIONS Publication Trim Size: 10 7/16” x 14 1/2” Printing: Heat-set web offset Binding: Saddle stitched Paper Stock: Gloss coated, 36lb., basis weight Line Screen: 120-line screen recommended Edit Page Size: Full page is 70 column inches: 5 columns wide, 14” deep Column Width: 1 13/16” or 11 picas

Space is available in any number of columns or inches, with limitations on depth as noted, except that any ad exceeding 13” in depth will run and be billed at 14” full column depth. Space is sold in multiples of 1/4” per column with minimum space of one column inch. Agency Commission: 15% of gross billing allowed to recognized agencies for space, color and position provided account is paid within 30 days of invoice date. Bleed ads: No extra charge for bleeds. Ad Submission: All digital ad files should be uploaded online at https://autonews.sendmyad.com Print advertising should be provided as PDFx1a files.

The terms and conditions in this document shall be deemed incorporated in every insertion order or space contract tendered to Automotive News unless modified by written agreement signed by an officer of Crain Communications (Publisher), and shall supersede any inconsistent statements in such order or contract. For complete advertising information, ask your sales representative for a full media kit, or go to www.autonews.com/mediakit

autonews.com