New models manufactured in Europe in 2014 and 2015
- In 2014 and 2015, European production of PCs (including Russia, Turkey and Ukraine) will reach, respectively 17.8 million units and 18.7 million units. In addition to the models produced at a standard pace , thirty new models launched each year in 2014 and 2015 will help in reaching the expected growth of 5%. It is therefore interesting to analyse which countries and which manufacturers launch these models, and in which body segments they will be manufactured.
- Germany and Spain, with 7 new manufactured models are the two countries that will launch the largest number of new vehicles in 2014, slightly ahead of the Czech Republic (4 new models). Spain therefore confirms growth of its production, while the Czech Republic benefits from the renewal of Toyota Aygo/Peugeot 107/Citroën C1. In 2015, the UK will benefit from a good momentum with the launch of 8 new models. France will remain constant in 2014 and 2015, with the launch of two new models each year. However, the analysis of group nationality shows that Germany (VW-BMW-Daimler) and France (Renault-Nissan and PSA) remain the two main carmakers in Europe.
- By group, Volkswagen and Renault-Nissan are the most dynamic while Fiat-Chrysler will keep a relatively low profile in 2014 and 2015 (2 new vehicles each year). It should be noted that PSA and GM have not planned any new vehicles in 2015.
- By segment, in 2014 the C segment (10 new vehicles) and B segment (9 new vehicles) are the most present. Surprisingly, in 2015, it's inside segment D that most of the models will be launched (8 models from which 6 sedans) in a European market where mainstream manufacturers are increasingly abandoning this segment. By bodywork, despite the increase in SUVs and Crossovers, the first place is still held by sedans that will be the most produced bodywork in 2014 and 2015.
- Finally, 2014 will see the restyling of many models (19 including 4 Audi, 3 Ford, 3 BMW and 3 VW) while the year 2015 will be rather weak (5 restyled models).
