PSA has acquired General Motors ‘ European Subsidiaries'
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PSA has acquired General Motors ‘ European Subsidiaries'
- PSA group has finalised the acquisition of GM's European subsidiaries (Opel, Vauxhall). The PSA group will move from a volume of 3.15 million vehicles sold worldwide in 2016 to 4.3 million in 2017, while remaining the 9th largest world manufacturer, just behind Fiat-Chrysler and Honda. The GM group , on the other hand will lose one place globally, in 2017 moving from 3rd to 4th place.
- The table on the next page describes the current and future platforms of the Opel range, model by model. The objective of PSA is to build 100% of the Opel-Vauxhall range on PSA platforms , transitioning as each Opel model is renewed :
• 2017: Crossland moves to PSA's PF1 platform.
• 2018: the Combo will move to PSA's PF2 platform, the Grandland will move to PSA's EMP2 platform.
• 2019: the Corsa will move to PSA's CMP1 platform, the Zafira will move to PSA's EMP2 platform.
• 2020: the Mokka will move to PSA’s CMP1 platform.
• 2021: Astra will move to PSA's EMP2 platform.
• 2023: The Insignia will move to PSA's EMP2 platform.
• 2024: the LCVs Vivaro and Movano will move to PSA’s EMP2 platform.
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Argentine Automotive Market (PC+LCV) in 2016
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Argentine Automotive Market (PC+LCV) in 2016
- The Argentine automotive market (PC + LCV) is on the rise again in 2016 (+ 7%), after falling in 2014 and 2015. The Argentine market reached almost 675,000 sales in 2016, compared with 630,000 in 2015. This level remains well below that of 2013, which peaked at 940,000 units.
- Most major manufacturers saw their sales increase in 2016, with notable exceptions such as Volkswagen. Volkswagen, however remains market leader (110 00 units – 4.7%) outdistancing Renault-Nissan (104 000 units , +34,8%), GM-Chevrolet (97,000 units , + 19.7% ), Ford (88,000 units + 1.9%), PSA (84,000 units + 34.8%), FCA (76,000 units , + 11.8%) and Toyota (74,000 units , + 18.8%). These seven manufacturers account for 94% of the Argentine market. The other manufacturers are far behind, like Daimler (12,000 units + 2.6%) or Honda (10,000 units , + 85.6%).
- The top ten models in 2016 were the Toyota Hilux pick-up (31,000 units), Fiat Palio (27,000), VW Gol (26,000), Renault Clio (24,000), Toyota Etios (23,000) Chevrolet Classic (22 ,000) Ford Focus (21,000), Peugeot 208 (19,000) Ford Fiesta (18,000), and VW Amarok pick-up (17,000) ie essentially segment B sedans and pick-ups.
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Indian Automotive (PC+LCV) Market in 2016
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Indian Automotive (PC+LCV) Market in 2016
- The Indian automotive market continued to grow in 2016 (+ 7.1% compared with 2015). This market reached 3.67 million units for the first time, and could reach or even surpass 4 million units in 2017.
- Many manufacturers saw their sales increase in 2016, with notable exceptions like Honda, Toyota, GM and FCA. Suzuki (Maruti-Suzuki) is still by far the leader in the Indian market, with a share of 38%. Its sales amounted to 1,395 million units, an increase of 8.2%, which is higher than the overall market increase, demonstrating that all of its models (segments A and B) are in line with local customer demand.
- The three next largest car makers - Hyundai-Kia (501,000 sales, + 5.2%), Tata (472,000 sales, + 5%) and Mahindra (416,000 sales, + 8.3%) – lag substantially behind . The fifth-largest, Renault-Nissan, recorded the strongest growth in the market (+ 96.2%), with 186,000 sales of which 106,000 Kwid (while the Tata Nano sold ten times less over same period).
- The top-selling models in the Indian market in 2016 were the Suzuki Alto (245,000 units), Suzuki Dzire (202,000), Suzuki Wagon R (173,000), Suzuki Swift (169,000), Hyundai Grand i10 ) And Hyundai i20 (122,000).
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Turkey Automotive Market (PC+LCV) in 2016
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Turkey Automotive Market (PC+LCV) in 2016
- The Turkish car market (PC + LCV) remained at the same level in 2016 as in 2015. Sales in Turkey were slightly lower than one million units (984,000 units in 2016 vs 968,000 units in 2015). According to Inovev, the Turkish market should fall by nearly 5% in 2017 to 940 000 units.
- Many manufacturers saw their sales increase in this market between 2015 and 2016, with notable exceptions for Ford, FCA, PSA and BMW. Volkswagen Group remains in the lead (207,000 units + 3.8%), despite the fact that it does not manufacture any vehicles in Turkey, unlike the following four manufacturers: Renault-Nissan (201,000 units , + 6.8%) Ford (110 000 units , -7.6%), FCA (109,000 units -4.3%) and Hyundai-Kia (71,000 units + 0.7%). These five manufacturers account for 70% of the Turkish market (21% for Volkswagen, 20% for Renault-Nissan, 11% for Ford, 11% for FCA and 7% for Hyundai-Kia).
- The top ten models on the Turkish market in 2016 were Fiat Tipo (38,000 units), Toyota Corolla (33,000), Opel Astra (32,000), Renault Clio (31,000), Ford Transit Courier(30, 000) , VW Passat (29,000), VW Polo (28,000), Ford Transit (27,000), Fiat Doblo (26,000) and Renault Symbol (25,000). Tipo, Clio, Transit Courier, Transit, Doblo and Symbol are manufactured in Turkey. Imports account for more than 68% of the Turkish market.
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Electrical Vehicle Sales in Europe in 2016 by Country
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Electrical Vehicle Sales in Europe in 2016 by Country
- The United Kingdom is the leading country in terms of electrified passenger cars, in particular thanks to a strong demand for hybrid models (HEV and PHEV). This market totals 87,000 sales of electrified vehicles in 2016, against 71,000 in 2015.
- France is in second place, with 80,000 sales in 2016 compared with 79,000 in 2015, although the electric models (BEV) are somewhat successful (notably thanks to the Renault Zoé, which has 12,000 sales).
- Norway (62,000 sales in 2016 versus 45,000 in 2015) is third, thanks to the notable success of electric vehicles (BEVs) and rechargeable hybrids (PHEVs). This market is the leading European market for electric vehicles and the second largest European market for rechargeable hybrids.
- Germany (59,000 sales in 2016 compared to 46,000 in 2015) is fourth, while it is the first for all engines combined. The German clientele still largely prefers models with thermal engines.
- Italy (47,000 sales in 2016 versus 27,000 in 2015) and Spain (34,000 sales in 2016 versus 21,000 in 2015) also score well , given the size of their market,. The Netherlands (34,000 sales in 2016 compared with 59,000 in 2015), on the other hand, are underperforming, notably due to higher vehicle taxes.
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