The Dongfeng-PSA CMP1 platform will be produced at 1 million units per year

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The Dongfeng-PSA CMP1 platform will be produced at 1 million units per year

 

- PSA and its partner (and shareholder) Dongfeng will use a new common platform (named CMP1) for future B segment models of both carmakers. This platform is actually the new name of the EMP1 platform dedicated to B segment models produced by PSA.

- The CMP1 platform (ex EMP1) of B segment is therefore located in the range of PSA platforms, between the A segment platform  (B0), designed by Toyota and used on the Peugeot 108 and Citroen C1 models, and the EMP2 platform (operational since 2013), for C and D segments, used on the Peugeot 308 and Citroën C4 Picasso. This platform EMP2 will be used on future Peugeot models 3008, 6008, 508, as well as future Citroën C4, C5, and DS 4 DS 5 models .

- According to PSA, the CMP1 platform (Common Modular Platform 1), will become operational from 2018. According to Inovev, the CMP1 could be each year the platform of one million models produced by PSA and Dongfeng groups.

- In 2018, the CMP1 platform will be produced in the following PSA plants: In France, at Mulhouse (Peugeot 2008) and Poissy (Peugeot 208), in Slovakia at Trnava (Peugeot 208), in Brazil at Porto Real (Peugeot 208) and in China at Wuhan (Peugeot 208 with Dongfeng). Dongfeng on its side will produce future B segment models in Wuhan.
 

16-01-5   

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China's SUV Market: Local Carmakers Capture more than 50% of the Market

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China's SUV Market: Local Carmakers Capture more than 50% of the Market

 

- China's SUV (2WD and 4WD) market has been greatly outpacing the overall automobile market since 2012. In the twelve months of 2015, newly-registered automobile volume increased 52,4% compared to the same period of 2014 to 6,22 million units, of which Chinese SUVs (independent brands) went up 71% to 3.14 million units, accounting for more than 50% of China's SUV market.

- Looking at Chinese SUV brands by segment, C-based SUVs (total length of 4.3m or above, but below 4.8m) accounted for over 80 percent followed by B-based SUVs(below 4.3m) with 15 percent, indicating that independent Chinese brands are concentrated in the medium to low-end market.

- Looking at Chinese SUV carmakers, Great Wall maintained top share with nearly 700,000  newly-registered SUVs followed by Changan Automobile and Jianghuai Automobile. There were five carmakers whose newly-registered SUV volume surpassed 50 percent compared to other types of automobiles manufactured by the same company, indicating growing dependency on SUV products. The five companies were Great Wall Motor (92.8% of SUVs registered), Hawtai Motor (73.8%), Jianghuai Automobile (73%), Zotye Holding (68%) and GAC (83%).

- Strong sales of SUVs are improving results of Chinese carmakers on the local market. In the coming years, competition is expected to intensify in China's SUV market. While, Chinese carmakers are preparing their future SUV strategy, VW, Honda, Hyundai and other foreign carmakers are stepping up SUV launches in China in an effort to recapture market share.
 

16-01-3   

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In 2015, the Peugeot 308 was the most produced car in France

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In 2015, the Peugeot 308 was the most produced car in France

 

- Over the 12 months of 2015, 243,000 units of the Peugeot 308 came out of the Sochaux plant, where the production of this model for Europe is concentrated (the 308 is also produced in China and Argentina for the local market). The Toyota Yaris on its side was produced at 228,288 units, on the Onnaing plant. The Peugeot 308 therefore became in 2015 the most produced car in France, while the Toyota Yaris was the most produced car in 2012, 2013 and 2014.


- Since 2013, production of the new version of Peugeot 308 in France has experienced a natural increase. However this growth is lower than the one experienced by the previous version at its launch. The first 308 (launched in 2007) production tripled in one year while the start of the second generation was slower. Moreover, the new Peugeot 308 has not yet reached the production peak reached by the previous generation.


- Toyota Yaris production continuously grew in France between 2011 (new generation launched) and 2014 but began to slow in 2015 (+ 1.4% compared to 2014). The Japanese carmaker model is now arriving at the  end of its life (its replacement is planned for 2017). In Europe, it is also in strong competition with B-segment SUVs (Captur, 2008, Mokka, Juke ...).However, exports to the USA increased to meet the growing demand in 2015.


- In 2016, according to Inovev, production of the Peugeot 308 is expected to continue to grow despite the arrival on the European market of new competitors as the Renault Megane or Opel Astra. Toyota Yaris should feel a slowdown in exports to the United States, now supplied by the Toyota Yaris produced in Mexico.  The Top 5 of the most produced vehicle in France is complemented by the Peugeot 2008 (+ 14% compared to 2014), the Citroën C3 (-11.4%) and Renault Scénic (+ 4.6%).


16-01-1   

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Product Trends in Korea

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Product Trends in Korea

 

- In Korea, the strong national currency and FTAs are increasing sales of imported automobiles. Meanwhile, carmakers in Korea are stepping up the launches of fuel-efficient models. The adoption of diesel engines which meet Euro 6, implemented in September 2015, is underway. In addition, there is rising demand for HEV models whose private purchase began to be subsidized in January 2015.

- Hyundai fully remodeled its core small sedan the Avante in September 2015 which combines a Euro 6-compliant 1.6L DE with a new seven-speed DCT. The Sonata and Tucson underwent full-model change in March 2014 and March 2015 respectively both fitted with 1.6L T-GDI engine and 1.7L DE, indicating an engine downsizing trend. Similarly, the fully-remodeled K5 and Sportage were released in July and September 2015 respectively both powered by 1.6L T-GDI and 1.7L DE. Looking at eco-friendly models, Hyundai and Kia each plan to release their first exclusively HEV model in 2016. Moreover, PHEV and BEV versions of the same model are also intended to be launched in the future.

- GM Korea launched the fully-remodeled Spark in July 2015 which is aimed to increase share in the light automobile market (below 1.0L class). The Volt’s PHEV vesion is scheduled to be released in 2016. Renault-Samsung plans to launch its first MPV model, the Espace in 2016. Meanwhile, Ssangyong added the diesel engine version of the Tivoli small SUV in July 2015.
 

16-01-4   

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India's Diesel Passenger Vehicle Market: Sales Are Shaken by Unstable Fuel Regulations

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India's Diesel Passenger Vehicle Market: Sales Are Shaken by Unstable Fuel Regulations

 

- India is a leading global diesel vehicle market. However, diesel vehicle share of the overall market significantly declined in the past 2-3 years largely due to revised fuel regulations. Therefore Diesel vehicle share in the passenger vehicle market sharply increased from 36% in 2010 to 58% in 2012. However, the price gap between gasoline and diesel fuel shrank, diesel vehicle share began to decline, dropping to 48% in 2014. Ultimately, India announced to end the price control of diesel fuel in October 2014. For this reason, fuel prices now depend on market conditions which also strongly affect demand in the automobile market. However, recently, the gap between gasoline and diesel fuel is widening again in the favor of diesel fuel, aiding the sales of diesel vehicles.

- Naturally, demand structure is also influenced by environmental regulations and preferential measures. A hybrid and electric vehicle promotional measure called FAME India (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles) was introduced in March 2015. Moreover, within a few years, Euro 5 emission regulation is forecast to be introduced in large cities.

- Apart from the increasing number of negative factors which tarnish the image of diesel vehicles, new fuel measures make it difficult to see the future direction of demand. However, diesel vehicle share in the passenger vehicle market is expected to remain around 40-50 percent. It is also anticipated that fuel type will be increasingly taken into consideration depending on usage conditions. Emphasis is expected to gradually shift toward the selection of engines and fuels taking into various factors such as driving in congested cities, long-distance commuting and commercial use.

- Regarding carmakers, trend-setter Maruti Suzuki launched a newly-developed 0.8L diesel engine and combined a 1.3L diesel engine with a self-developed mild hybrid system in 2015, increasing the selection of diesel models in an effort to boost demand.
 

16-01-2   

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