- According to VDA, 2013 will be a year of demanding work. China and USA market will continue to grow but Europe will be still under pressure of uncertainties.

- 2012 was a good year for the global automotive industry. Europe was indeed quasi-flat,  but China and USA have increased significantly automotive sales. Japanese sales have also been at good levels , especially on the first semester of the year.

- German carmakers benefited well from this growth. They have produced more passenger cars each month than during the same months of 2 previous years.

- Production of German carmakers in Germany was quasi flat but German car makers could develop their production significantly outside Europe.