Fiat launches the 500 L Living the successor to the Multipla SUV

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Fiat launches the 500 L Living the successor to the Multipla SUV
 

- The Fiat 500 range is growing. The Italian manufacturer has always said that future range of cars from the Fiat brand would be built around the 500 model known for its success and whose style is inspired by the first generation of 500 produced between 1957 and 1975.


- After the 500 sedan, 500 convertible and 500 Abarth the 500 L (5 seater estate), Fiat has unveiled the 500 L Living (previously known under the code 500 XL), seven-seat version of the estate 500 L. Officially presented on the 4th of July in Milan, then marketed in Italy in the aftermath, it will appear in other European markets in September. Manufactured in Kragujevac , Serbia, such as the 500 L, the 500 L Living will be sold under the name the 500 L MPW in the UK. It shall not be sold in the United States.


- The vehicle has been elongated by 20 cm compared to the the 500 L (435 cm instead of 415 cm) and replaces the 6 seaterMultipla compact MPV , which has not been successful (because of too quirky design) and whose production was stopped in late 2010 on the site of Mirafiori (Italy). This generation of Multipla (1998-2010) produced 340,000 units in 1956 was preceded by a first generation Multipla (1956-1965) directly derived from the Fiat 600 at the time, which can be considered as the first minivan in history and generated 140,000 units.

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Data source: File #10 - Start of Production (SOP) of new and modified vehicles in Europe 

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In 2014 GM will transfer the Opel Mokka from Korea to Spain

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In 2014 GM will transfer the Opel Mokka from Korea to Spain
 
- The Opel Mokka is currently manufactured in South Korea by GM Korea (formerly Daewoo), where it is exported to Europe. The model has a measure of success in Europe (it has been sold at 33,000 units in the first six months of 2013, probably 70 000 to 80 000 units over the entire year).

- On the other hand, the Opel plants in Europe operate on average at less than 60% of their capacity, currently one of the lowest rates on the continent.

- GM has decided to repatriate part of Opel's production of the Mokka to Spain, at its plant in Zaragoza, both to meet the demands of the European market while increasing the rate of use of its Spanish plant.

- Opel had already indicated a desire to produce this compact recreational vehicles in Europe, but the site has not yet been chosen.

- The Zaragoza plant currently produces the Corsa and Meriva. It will produce from the second half of 2014 between 70,000 and 80,000 Mokkas per year, in addition to the Corsa and Meriva will continue to be made on this site. With this relocation, the Zaragoza plant usage rate will increase from 60% in 2013 to 70% in 2014 (producing the Mokka over 6 months) and 80% in 2015 (producing the Mokka over 12 months).

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Data source: File #10 - Start of Production (SOP) of new and modified vehicles in Europe 

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Strong growth in electric car sales in the U.S. in the first half of 2013

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Strong growth in electric car sales in the U.S. in the first half of 2013
 
- Lower prices and significant discounts by manufacturers boosted sales of electric cars in the United States in June. Chevrolet Volt sales increased by 53% compared to June 2012 to 2,698 units and is up by 11.8% over the period to 9855 units (against 8,817 in the first half of 2012). Nissan Leaf sales rose to 2,225 units in June, up by 315% compared to June 2012, when the model was not produced locally. Nissan Leaf sales have exceeded over the first half of 2013 (9 849 units) the volume of the whole year 2012 (9 819 units). The Tesla Model S has become in less than a year the most soldar electric car in the United States with 10,650 units between January and June 2013 . The Honda Fit has recorded its best month in June, with 208 units sold (against 83 units between January and May 2013). At this rate, sales of electric cars could reach 80,000 units in the United States throughout the year 2013, more than twice that of 2012 (36,000).

- Sales of hybrid models also experienced strong growth: carmakers sold 257,820 units in the United States in the first half of 2013, which corresponds to an annual rate of more than 500,000 units, while in 2012 hybrid sales did not exceed 426,500 units. By itself, the Toyota Prius (in its various bodies) has sold 116,000 units in the first half of 2013 (against 126,000 in the first half of 2012).

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Data source: File #55 - Registrations in the World by makes 

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The top 15 global carmakers integrating Chinese carmakers

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The top 15 global carmakers integrating Chinese carmakers
 

- As we saw in the article "The top 10 groups in 2002 and in 2012", the new hierarchy of global carmakers in 2012 compared to 2002. This hierarchy includes the production that Chinese carmakers carry out on behalf of foreign carmakers (European, American, Japanese, Korean), the same way these carmakers count it .


- However, if one takes into account the fact that foreign carmakers are still less than 50% of the capital of joint ventures formed with Chinese manufacturers to produce vehicles in China, the hierarchy of global carmakers is quite different.


- The Chinese carmakers that produce millions of licensed vehicles each year for non-Chinese manufacturers and fall within the top 15, with SAIC (the first Chinese carmaker) in eighth place, FAW (the second Chinese carmaker) in tenth place, Dongfeng (3rd Chinese carmaker) in thirteenth place and Changan (the fourth Chinese carmaker) in the fifteenth place. Let us note that the independent Chinese automakers (without JV) as Chery, Geely, Great Wall and BYD produce less than one million vehicles each.


- Toyota remains the first carmaker worldwide, but Renault-Nissan is the second largest carmaker in China, Volkswagen and GM being highly dependent of China.

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Data source: File #101 - Worldwide production detailed by models

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Diesel Market Share in Europe up to 2012 by Carmakers (PC production)

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Diesel Market Share in Europe up to 2012 by Carmakers (PC production)
 
- In 2012, Daimler, BMW, Renault-Nissan, PSA and Fiat produced 6.7 million of diesel PC in Europe in 2012*.

- Moreover, FORD Europe and GM Europe produced 0.8 million of diesel PC in 2012*.

- Othercarmakers (Japanese, Korean, Indian, Chinese groups) produced 0.4 million of diesel PC.

- Total production in Europe was 7.9 million of diesel PC in 2012*.

- A study forecasting the diesel engine development in Europe is available at www.inovev.com

- This analysis highlights the main issues relating to diesel engines development in Europe:
•Origins of diesel in France and Europe.
•Diesel technical positioning compared to other engine technologies.
•Quantities evolution of diesel engine in Europe in 2020.
•Impacts of different futures scenarios on carmakers and suppliers.

- A presentation (in PDF format) can be downloaded for free in the "Community Member" section (free access after registration):
-If you are already registered, click on the menu "Conferences - Presentations".
-If you are not yet registered, you can fill in the registration form by clicking on the following link: Registration Form.

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Data source: File #55 - Registrations in the World by makes 

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