Opel has become one of the carmakers which produces the most out of its origin country
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Opel has become one of the carmakers which produces the most out of its origin country
- European production of Opel decreased significantly since the year 2000: from 1.8 million vehicles in 2000 down to 1.2 million in 2016 (-33%). It also became progressively one of the European carmakers which produces the most outside of its starting country.
Indeed, in 2016, 75% of Opel sold in Europe will be produced outside Germany, the country of origin of the brand purchased by GM in 1929, against 65% in 2010 and 60% in 2001. Renault group (Renault-Dacia-Samsung) records 68 % of European production outside France in 2016 (Renault-Nissan group 76%, similar to Opel) and PSA 53% . The Volkswagen Group records 32% of its European production outside Germany, the Daimler group 30% and the BMW group 22%.
Indeed, in 2016, 75% of Opel sold in Europe will be produced outside Germany, the country of origin of the brand purchased by GM in 1929, against 65% in 2010 and 60% in 2001. Renault group (Renault-Dacia-Samsung) records 68 % of European production outside France in 2016 (Renault-Nissan group 76%, similar to Opel) and PSA 53% . The Volkswagen Group records 32% of its European production outside Germany, the Daimler group 30% and the BMW group 22%.
- Currently, Opel produces mainly in Spain (31% of production), but the carmaker produces also in Poland (15% of production), Great Britain (15% of production) and even in Korea (10% of its production). All Opel Karl and a significant part of the Opel Mokka are produced in Korea (87 000 units in 2015 versus 84 000 units in Spain). Contrary to what had been announced, the Opel Mokka sold in Europe are not all produced in Spain, since half still comes from Korea.
- In addition, even if the Opel plants in Belgium, Portugal and Russia have closed in recent years, the rate of production achieved outside of Germany has not diminished. The closure of the German plant in Bochum has made increase the outside Germany production.
The future Opel product plan does not plan a revival of production in Germany (the upcoming compact SUV brand will thus manufactured in France on the PSA Sochaux).
The future Opel product plan does not plan a revival of production in Germany (the upcoming compact SUV brand will thus manufactured in France on the PSA Sochaux).
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Renault group sales exceeded those of PSA Group in the first half 2016
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Renault group sales exceeded those of PSA Group in the first half 2016
- During the first half of 2016, the Renault Group (Renault, Dacia, Samsung) sold more vehicles worldwide than PSA (Peugeot-Citroen-DS) with1,567,000 units against 1 540,000.
- The gap between the two carmakers had already narrowed from 700 000 units in 2005 down to 170,000 in 2015, partly because PSA had to withdraw from the Iranian market. However, PSA had still kept the advantage in 2014-2015, thanks to the success of the new Peugeot 308.
- In 2016, the simultaneous launch and success of new Kadjar models, Mégane, Talisman, Renault Espacecreated a Renault group growth of 13.4% in first half 2016 compared to first half 2015.
- At the same moment sales of PSA stagnated (0.3% in the first half of 2016), mainly due to a sudden drop in sales in China.
PSA displayed a decline of 19.5% in China in the first half of 2016, while the Chinese market as a whole increased by 9% over this period. It seems that the range of PSA currently offered in China does not really match the local demand.
PSA displayed a decline of 19.5% in China in the first half of 2016, while the Chinese market as a whole increased by 9% over this period. It seems that the range of PSA currently offered in China does not really match the local demand.
- As a consequence of these two factors, Renault group overpassed PSA group.
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Global market - 2015
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Global market - 2015
BYD was the 22nd world carmaker in 2015
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BYD was the 22nd world carmaker in 2015
- The Chinese carmaker BYD ( "Build Your Dreams") is historically a Chinese battery manufacturer based in Shenzhen, Guangdong. The company has diversified into the automobile in 2003, when the manufacturer BYD bought Tsinchuan Automobile Company, located in Xian, and then on the verge of bankruptcy.
- BYD was the 22nd World manufacturer in 2015, with a volume of 442,000 vehicles sold (+ 1.8% compared to 2014), including 62,000 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles) and PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles). BYD was the brand that sold the most electric and hybrid plug-in vehicles worldwide in 2015 (The PHEV Qin was the Plug-In hybrid car the most sold in China in 2015).
- BYD does not manufacture vehicles in JV with foreign manufacturers, such as SAIC, FAW, DFM or BAIC for example. Its production is focused on its own brand that are marketed mainly to China (99% of sales).
- Its current range consists of fifteen models, from which three account for 70% of sales:
1 / F3 sedan (C segment), 2 / S7 SUV (segment E) very close to a former Toyota RX, 3 / F5 sedan (C segment).
1 / F3 sedan (C segment), 2 / S7 SUV (segment E) very close to a former Toyota RX, 3 / F5 sedan (C segment).
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Global production - 2015
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Global production - 2015
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