GM group sold 9,29 millions vehicles in 2012

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GM group sold 9,29 millions vehicles in 2012

- The GM group sold 9.29 million vehicles in 2012, which brings it in second place behind the Toyota Group (world's largest manufacturer with 9.70 million units) and to the Volkswagen Group (third largest worldwide, with 9.07 million units).


- The U.S. carmaker has increased its sales by 2.9% last year (264 000 sales) compared to 2011, a much lower growth than Toyota or Volkswagen.


- The growth in North America (93,000 units) and China (334,000 units) allowed it to compensate for its decline in Europe (143,000 units less) and South America (20 000 units less).


- China accounted for 2.85 million units in 2012 (11.3%), i.e. 30.7% of GM group sales. China sales of Shanghai GM accounted for 1.39 million units (10.9%), those of SAIC-GM-Wuling 1.46 million (+12.4%). Shanghai GM sold 700,000 Buick vehicles (+8.4%) and 630,000 units Chevrolet vehicles (+5.3%).


- With 4.95 million units sold worldwide in 2012, the Chevrolet brand accounted for 53% of GM sales (+12.4% compared to 2011, 550,000 vehicles). Chevrolet's largest market is the United States (1.85 million units), followed by Brazil (643,000) and China (630,000).


13-03-6



Mercedes introduces the new sedan CLA

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Mercedes introduces the new sedan CLA

- Mercedes introduces the new sedan CLA, which is a four-door version vehicle with the prominent trunk of the recent Class A.
 
- This model is a compact version of the big CLS sedan based on the E-Class, hence the name CLA (CL for CLS and A for A-class).

- The CLA appears longer than the Class A, it measures 34 cm more, reaching the respectable length of 4.63 m. brings some confusion in the carmaker’s range, as  the C-Class - which it may compete with – is shorter by 4 cm. The model which is planned to take over (very soon) the C-class  will likely be longer.
 
- The CLA will be manufactured first in Hungary (in the recent Kecskemét plant) and later in China. Most of the cars will be equipped with the Class A engines: the 1600 petrol engine (122hp and 156hp), the 2000 petrol engine (211hp) and the 2200 diesel engine (136hp and 170hp). For now the 1500 DCI Renault engine 109hp is not scheduled at the model’s launch.
 
- With a drag coefficient of 0.22, the CLA breaks  the record of the lowest Cx for a mass production automobile.
 


13-03-7



Volkswagen group sold 9,07 millions vehicles in 2012

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Volkswagen group sold 9,07 millions vehicles in 2012

- The Volkswagen Group sold 9.07 million vehicles worldwide in 2012 (+11.2%) compared to 2011 (i.e  862,000 vehicles added). Volkswagen comes now in third position behind Toyota  and GM regarding the quantities sold in 2012.

- The group increased its sales (580,000 units) by 34% (compared to 2011) in the United States, 8.2% in South America and 25% in China (2.81 million units). In North America, Volkswagen sold 840,000 vehicles last year, up by 26%.

- Its sales have remained stable over the  European market (- 0.3%; 3.67 million units), but fell by 6.5% in Western Europe excluding Germany to 1.85 million units.

- With the exception of Seat (- 8.3% to 321,000 units), all brands of the Volkswagen Group increased their sales last year. The Volkswagen brand increased its sales by 12.7% to 5.74 million units. The Volkswagen brand sold 2.20 million units in the Chinese market, up by 25%. Audi has sold 1.46 million vehicles (+11.7%). Skoda sold 939,000 vehicles (+6.8%). The Utilituy vehicle branch of  VW sold 550,000 vehicles (+4.1%). Porsche has sold 141,000 vehicles (+18.7% - note: results of this carmaker are consolidated into into the Group's results since August 2012. Bentley has sold 8510 vehicles.


13-03-5



European exports leaded by German carmakers

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European exports leaded by German carmakers

- European exports (EU) increased significantly between 2009 and 2012.

   Quantities aggregated on three major export areas (U.S., Russia, China) have increased from 1.435 million to 1.985 million units in three years.

- USA: from 651,000 units to 867,000 in three years.

- Russia: from 514,000 units to 568,000 in three years.

- China: 270,000 units to 550,000 in three years.

 

- 85% of European exports are sourced from Germany  (Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Opel, Ford and Porsche).

 

- The remaining share of  exports (15%) is split between French, Italian, British, Swedish and Asian manufacturers located in Europe.

 

- Exports to USA, Russia and China represents 75% of EU exports in 2012.


13-03-4



Renault unveils its new crossover compact Captur

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Renault unveils its new crossover compact Captur

- Renault presented on January 11 the first official photos of the Captur, the new crossover compact and urban (based on Clio IV) vehicle which will be sold in the spring and which replaces the Modus. It will compete with the Peugeot 2008 and Nissan Juke.


- The Captur will be initially produced at the Renault plant in Valladolid (this plant has just stopped to  manufacture the  Modus and therefore has unused capacity). It will be sold throughout Europe in the wake of the Geneva Motor Show. It may subsequently be manufactured also in Brazil.


- The exterior styling of the Captur emphasizes the uniqueness and robustness of the vehicle. Its interior should be very similar to the Clio IV’s. The vehicle is 4.12 meters long and offers an optional two-tone paint.


- As for engines, the Captur should receive the most powerful engines of the Clio IV: the petrol 100hp and 90hp 0.9 TCe, as well the diesel 90hp and 110hp 1.5. in addition it may also receive the  1.2 TCe115hp petrol engine currently not mounted on the Clio IV.

 


13-03-1



  1. Lexus launches the third generation of Lexus IS
  2. Chevrolet renews the Corvette at its 60th birthday
  3. Renault: production decreased in all European plants except Flins and Moscou
  4. Volkswagen and Daimler will not collaborate any more in the utility vehicles
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