In 2013 sales of hybrid and electric vehicles in the U.S. have almost reached 600 000 units
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In 2013 sales of hybrid and electric vehicles in the U.S. have almost reached 600 000 units
- Sales of hybrid and electric vehicles in the U.S. made a quantum lead of 21.7% in 2013 compared to 2012, to 592 287 units (against 486 698 in 2012), in an overall market up by 7.5%. The market share of these vehicles has gone from 3.3% in 2012 to 3.5% in 2013 (2.4% in 2008).
- By type of engine, last year 47 651 100% electric vehicles were sold (+230%), 48 951 plug-in hybrids (28%) and 495 685 non-rechargeable hybrids (14%).
- As for electric vehicles, Nissan sold 22 610 Leaf in 2013 (against 9 819 in 2012), and the manufacturer seeks a goal of 36 000 sales in 2014. Tesla sold 18 650 Model S vehicles in 2013 (against 2 400 in 2012) and General Motors Chevrolet sold 23 094 Volt (against 23 461 in 2012). These three models (made on site) were the most sold electric cars in the U.S.
- With 330 000 sales in 2013, the Toyota group continues to dominate the hybrid segment (of which Toyota holds two-thirds of sales), but it has lost market share to Ford, which has more than doubled its sales last year, 73 000 units and became the second largest player in this segment. Honda sales did not exceeded 20 000 units.
- Registrations of hybrid and electric cars in the United States are expected to triple by 2025, to 1.8 million units per year, of which 500 000 units are 100% electric vehicles.
In 2013 the Korean PC market dropped by 0.3%
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In 2013 the Korean PC market dropped by 0.3%
- The Korean passenger car market declined slightly in 2013, by approximately 0.3% (compared to 2012) to 1.29 million units, after an increase of 7% in 2012 (compared 2011), which seems to have brought this market closer to the Japanese market that has stagnated for years.
- The Korean market had indeed achieved record sales in 2012 (1.3 million units), after steady growth between 2008 and 2012 as a result of the recovery policy pursued by the government in 2008. However, between 2002 and 2004 the Korean market had experienced a severe crisis long before the others.
- Today, it seems that this market will reach a new level and that the coming years will show a sluggish growth, which is corroborated by the Hyundai-Kia group that expects low growth, even for itself.
- By manufacturer, the Hyundai-Kia group remains largely the leader of the Korean passenger car market in 2013 (68% market share), far ahead of GM Korea (10%), Ssangyong (5%) and Renault-Samsung (5%). Imports account for 12% market share, achieving a new record.
- By models, the Hyundai brand monopolizes four places in the top five: Hyundai Elantra (94 061 units) Kia Picanto (93 631 units), Hyundai Sonata (89 491 units), Hyundai Grandeur (88 501 units), Hyundai Santa Fe (78 772 units).
The Renault-Nissan Group sold 8.26 million PC + LCVs in 2013
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The Renault-Nissan Group sold 8.26 million PC + LCVs in 2013
- The Franco-Japanese group Renault-Nissan sold 8.26 million vehicles worldwide in 2013, representing an increase of 2% compared to 2012. It therefore retains its fourth place behind the Toyota, General Motors and Volkswagen groups, and ahead of Hyundai-Kia group selling an extra 700 000 units (against 1 000 000 in 2012).
- The Nissan Division (Nissan, Datsun, Infiniti) sold 5.1 million vehicles (+3.3%) and the Renault division (Renault, Dacia, Samsung) 2.63 million (+3.1%). Autovaz sold sold 0.53 million vehicles. This is the only industry group to decline in 2013 (-13.1%) due to a decline in the Russian market. This therefore reduces the growth of the group as a whole.
- The year 2013 has been marked by the good performance of the Nissan brand on its core markets (U.S.: 1 250 000 units, China: 950 000 units, Japan: 680 000 units) the year was also marked by the rebooting of Renault on its core market (Europe: 1 300 000 units), thanks to the new Clio IV and Captur. The group has been one of the few (with Daimler and Tata Motors) to benefit from growth in a European market down by 1.9% over the whole year 2013.
- The year 2013 was also marked by the continued growth of the Entry range (41% of Renault sales), as well as the confirmation of the establishment of Renault in China (with Dongfeng), the creation of a Low cost brand by Nissan (Datsun), and the confirmation of the takeover of the Russian manufacturer Autovaz.
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The Turkish PC market grew by 19.5% in 2013
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The Turkish PC market grew by 19.5% in 2013
- The Turkish PC market reached a new record in 2013 with 664 655 units, representing a 19.5% increase compared to 2012 (2012 had declined by 6.4% compared to 2011).
- The Turkish market has moved through three successive stages from 350 000 units in 2000 to 450 000 units in 2004 (after a fall in 2001-2002), and 600 000 in 2011 (after a fall in 2007-2008) and finally 665 000 in 2013 (after a fall in 2012).
- Inovev expects a slight increase in the market for years to come with a volume in 2014 of 680 000 units and a milestone of 700 000 units that will probably be reached by 2016.
- By manufacturers, the Renault-Nissan group remains the leader with 22% market share in 2013. Followed by the Volkswagen group (19%), GM (10%), Hyundai-Kia (9%) and Ford (9%). The Fiat-Chrysler group, formerly leader of the Turkish market has declined significantly over the past decade and represents only 8% of the market.
- By models, Fiat maintains the Linea in first place, but the cars that follow are from other brands. Fiat Linea (37 537 units) ahead of the Opel Astra (31 177 units), Renault Clio (28 164 units), Renault Symbol (27 988 units), Renault Fluence (27 536 units), Ford Focus (26 568 units) and Ford Fiesta (23 625 units).
The Hyundai-Kia Group sold 7.56 million of PC + LCV in 2013
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The Hyundai-Kia Group sold 7.56 million of PC + LCV in 2013
- The Korean group Hyundai-Kia sold 7.56 million vehicles worldwide in 2013, representing an increase of 6.5% compared to 2012. This is the largest increase recorded last year in the top five carmakers (Toyota, GM, Volkswagen, Renault-Nissan, Hyundai-Kia).
- The Hyundai brand sold 4.73 million vehicles in 2013 (+7.3%) and Kia sold 2.83 million (+4.8%). Hyundai sold 0.64 million vehicles in the Korean market (-4%) and exported 4.08 million (+9.3%). Kia sold 0.46 million vehicles on the Korean market (-5%) and exported 2.38 million (+5.8%).
- The two brands thus achieved 85% of their sales outside Korea, where their market share declined in 2013 to 71.5% (PC + LCV), this remains a very high percentage compared to the share of the Toyota Group in Japan, the GM group in the U.S. or the VW group in Europe. It is imports (traditionally very low in Korea) that have made the most progress in 2013 which reduced the market share of the Hyundai-Kia group in its home market.
- In contrast, the market share of the Korean group grew last year in Russia (13.5%), China (9%), the USA (8%), Europe (6%). The year 2013 was especially characterized by the increase of the group's production capacity in Turkey.
- In 2014, Hyundai-Kia expects a slower growth in worldwide sales of about 4%.
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