- The European passenger car market is in steady decline since 2007 (it has lost nearly 25% in six years, which represents a loss of 3.5 million units), but some manufacturers have defended their positions better than others.

- Three manufacturers have actually managed to increase their market share in Europe since 2000: the Volkswagen Group, BMW and Hyundai-Kia.

- The Volkswagen group has the best performance of all manufacturers present in Europe rising from 18% to 25% market share in three years, representing a gain of 7 points. It stands out from all other manufacturers for the years 2004-2005.

- The BMW Group has doubled its market share from 3.5% to 7% in thirteen years, a gain of 3.5 points.

- The Hyundai-Kia group has tripled its market share from 2% to 6% in three years, a gain of 4 points.

- All other manufacturers saw their market share decline or stagnate.

- Thus, Toyota and Daimler have seen their market share stagnate (4% for Toyota, and 6% for Daimler).

- The largest falls were observed for GM Europe (loss of 4 points), Fiat (loss of 4 points), Ford Europe (loss of 3 points). PSA (loss of 2 points) and Renault-Nissan (loss of 1 point) experienced smaller declines.