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Details: Published: 24 October 2022

The Dacia Sandero becomes one of the best-selling cars in Europe

- Since its launch, the Dacia Sandero has been one of the few low-priced cars in the B segment with an combustion engine available on the European market (11,000 euros to 12,300 euros), as no other manufacturer has managed to launch a model for such a price in this segment. The Fiat Panda (€12,000) is from a lower segment (A-segment), and the Hyundai I10 and the Kia Picanto from the A-segment are more expensive (over €12,500).

- Since 2021, the Dacia Sandero benefits from the platform of the latest Renault Clio models, whose price starts at 17,000 euros. Even a Renault Twingo is more expensive (over 15,500 euros). The Sandero is therefore in a category of its own on the European market, which accounts for its success. Ranked fifth in this market at the beginning of 2021, it will be third from the end of 2021. As of summer 2022, it is now in second place behind the Peugeot 208, which has led the European market since the beginning of this year, overtaking the previous market leader, the Volkswagen Golf. It is followed by the Opel Corsa and the Renault Clio.

- Since January 1, 2021, 351,000 Peugeot 208s, 306,000 Volkswagen Golfs, 298,000 Dacia Sanderos, 285,000 Opel Corsas and 280,000 Renault Clios have been sold. It wasn't until 2022 that sales of the Dacia Sandero overtook those of the Renault Clio, and the gap between the two models has widened since last spring. Indeed, why buy a car for 17 000 euros when you can get practically the same car for 11 000 or 12 000 euros? It should be noted that the Sandero leads in purchases made by private individuals.

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Details: Published: 24 October 2022

Tesla has produced 930,000 electric cars in the first nine months of 2022.

- California-based electric car manufacturer Tesla has produced a total of 929,910 vehicles from January to September 2022. That's 305,328 more vehicles than the same period in 2021 and a 49% increase in production.

- As for the models, the Tesla Model 3, is the most produced vehicle. Production increased by 27% compared to the first nine months of last year. However, the overall share of this model in Tesla's production has decreased from 59% to 51%, which is understandable given the increasing production of other Tesla models. The Model Y is Tesla's second most important vehicle. Its production increased by 8% to 403,287 vehicles and its share of total production increased from 38% to 43%. More vehicles were also produced of the Model S and Model X, but they account for only a small portion of Tesla's production.

- By country, the U.S., where all four models are manufactured, remains the most important production location. Production there has actually increased by 55% and accounts for 53% of total production. The Chinese site, where the Model 3 and Model Y are manufactured, is increasing its production by 33%, but its share of total production is falling from 49% to 44%. The Model Y has also been produced in Germany since April 22. At 27,727 vehicles, its share of total production is only 3%, but the plant is said to have a potential capacity of 500,000 vehicles per year.

- Tesla must be careful not to be overwhelmed by its own success, as greater production also requires greater logistics. In 2022, for example, only 343,830 vehicles were delivered to customers in the third quarter, instead of the 358,000 announced. Tesla CEO Musk also wants to "smooth out the delivery waves at the end of the quarter."

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Details: Published: 24 October 2022

Small urban vehicles unveiled at Paris 2022 show

At the Paris Motor Show 2022, producers of small urban vehicles were strongly represented. We briefly introduce them to you:

- Aixam: The current French market leader in this segment presented its range of very small vehicles with combustion engine and electric motor in Paris. BEVs are available from €17,190. They generally travel no faster than 45 km/h and have a range of about 75 to 100 km. It is to be noted that two other producers of small urban vehicles didn’t participate this year : Ligier and Citroën (with the Ami model).

- XEV: The Chinese manufacturer has come up with a concept involving battery swap stations. Unlike NIO, however, they are much smaller and can be swapped manually. It will probably be available for the car sharing market first, before being available for individual customers as well.

- E GO: The German start-up from Aachen has sold all 1,500 vehicles produced of the old version and says there is already a long waiting list for the new version called e.waveX, which is expected to be launched in early 2023 for around €25,000. It has a range of 125 km and can accommodate up to four people.

- City Transformer: an Israeli start-up company with a small car, the CT-1, that will be able to adjust its wheelbase. Currently still in the concept stage, mass production is expected to begin as early as 2024. The car is expected to be able to travel up to 90 km/h and 180 km. Its price will be around €16,000.

- Mobilize: Renault has developed the Duo, which is derived from the Twizy, for its Mobilize advanced mobility program. It will be available on a subscription basis and have a range of 145 km. It can reach 45 km/h in a limited version and 85 km/h in a non-limited version.

- Silence: the electric scooter manufacturer has developed a small vehicle, the S04, in which the battery can be removed and transported like a cart; the concept has already been tested with Silence scooters. The vehicle has a top speed of 90 km/h and a range of 149 km.

- Micro: The Swiss pedal scooter company has adopted the design of the Isetta for the Microlino, with the iconic front door and two seats. It will be available for about €15,000. It is said to be able to travel up to 230 km and be 90 km/h fast.

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Details: Published: 24 October 2022

Chinese cars unveiled at the 2022 Paris show

- Chinese brands took center stage at the 2022 Paris Motor Show: BYD, Ora, Wey, Seres and XEV were all represented.

1. BYD: The largest Chinese manufacturer of 100% electric cars and plug-in hybrids, which is on its way to becoming the largest Chinese manufacturer generaly, exhibited three models for the European market: the Atto 3 SUV in segment C (Yuan in China), the Seal sedan in segment D (4.80 m long), the Han sedan in segment E (4.96 m long), all three models having a 100% electric motor. Finally, the large SUV Tang was not exhibited and was replaced by the Seal, which is much more relevant for the European market as it is a competitor of the Tesla Model 3.

2. Great Wall: the fourth largest Chinese manufacturer exhibited two 100% electric sedans of the Ora brand and two PHEV- SUV of the Wey brand. The Ora Funky Cat - Haomao in China - (57,000 sales in China in the first 9 months of 2022) is a 4.24 m long, 100% electric C-segment sedan and the Ora Next Cat (0 sales to date) is a 4.80 m long, 100% electric D-segment sedan. The Wey Coffee 01 (Mocha in China) is a 4.87 m premium D-segment SUV with plug-in hybrid powertrain (12,500 sales in China), while the Wey Coffee 02 (Latte in China) is a 4.67 m premium D-segment SUV with plug-in hybrid powertrain (15,000 sales in China). Here we are far from entry-level.

3. Seres (Dongfeng): The Seres 3 is a 4.39 m C segment SUV with 100% electric drive (1,500 sales in China) and the Seres 5 is a 4.70 m D segment SUV with 100% electric drive (0 sales so far).

4. XEV Yoyo exhibited a 100% electric powered micro vehicle with two seats and battery swapping. This vehicle falls into the category of small city cars of the type Citroën Ami, Mobilize Duo, but also Aixam, Microcar, Ligier, etc.

- In summary, this year the Chinese manufacturers have made a special effort to be present at the Paris Motor Show, while the German, Japanese and Korean manufacturers have preferred not to be present.