- The European market for passenger cars (27 countries) fell 10.7% in February 2013 (from February 2012 down to 825,071 units, following a decline of 8.2% in January 2013 (compared to January 2012).

- In February 2013, on the same area, following manufacturers continued to decline significantly: Ford (-24.4%), GM (-20.3%), Fiat-Chrysler (-15.4%), PSA (-13.3%), Geely (-11.9%), Renault-Nissan (-8.4%), VW (-7.2%) and Toyota (-6.7%). Four groups were more resilient: Hyundai-Kia (-5.1%), Daimler (-1.7%), BMW (-2.0%) and Tata (+5.5%) .

- On cumulative 2 months 2013: Ford (-23.8%), Geely (-16.0%), PSA (-14.7%), Toyota (-11.7%), Fiat-Chrysler (-13, 6%), VW (-6.9%)? Nissan-Renault (-7.1%), GM (-12.5%), Hyundai-Kia (+1.4%), Daimler (1, 1%), BMW (+2.5%) and Tata (+14.4%).

- The question now is whether this decline will continue or if a market rebound can be expected in 2013 it is unlikely that the European economy is doing better. However, it is possible to expect better conditions for the countries of Southern Europe. It should be noted that this decline is certainly due mainly to the economic  situation but it is reinforced by structural factors: urban policy, carpooling, disaffection of young people ...