Status of USA market in 2012

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Status of USA market in 2012

- The U.S. market pursues its recovery but with a slower growth at the end of the year.

- Both American groups GM and Ford  remain the two leaders, ahead of groups Toyota, Fiat-Chrysler and Honda.

- The Korean group Hyundai-Kia has made a breakthrough in the last two years and is now ahead of the EuroJapanese group Renault-Nissan.

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The Brazilian market increased by 21.8% in October

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The Brazilian market increased by 21.8% in October
- The Brazilian market (passenger cars, vans, trucks and buses) increased by 21.8% in October 2012 compared to October 2011, to 341,700 units, bringing the volume for the first ten months of the year 3 1 million units, up 5.7%, indicates Fenabrave (dealers Association).
- Only for cars and light trucks, sales rose 23.9% in October 2012/October 2011 at 326,900 units and 7.3% in ten months. Truck sales fell 9.5% in October 2012/October 2011, 12,500 units, and those buses fell 25% to 2,200 units.
- For the full year 2012, Fenabrave expects an increase in sales of cars and light trucks between 4 and 5%(sales of trucks before however reduced by 15 to 20%).

 

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Decrease of Argentina market in 2012

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Decrease of Argentina market in 2012

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Toyota expects a return to normal in China from July 2013

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Toyota expects a return to normal in China from July 2013

- The Sino-Japanese diplomatic dispute has led to a drop in sales of Japanese manufacturers in China and a boycott of their products in general.
- In internal documents, Toyota plans return to normal activities in China from July 2013 only.
- The manufacturer has built two scenarii (see below) for this return to normal activities.

 


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VW plans to build its 8th plant in China

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VW plans to build its 8th plant in China


Volkswagen might build a new plant in China with its partner SAIC.
The site which would be the eitgth of the carmaker should be locatedin Chengsha.
It would need an investment of 10 billions Yuans (1.2 billion Euros).

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  1. The UV European market decreases more than VP's
  2. Nissan will double its production capacities in Thailand
  3. The European Union is committed to free trade negotiations with Japan
  4. Ford decides to close Genk and Southampton plants
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