- EU production 29 countries (Western Europe + 12 new members) of passenger cars amounted to 15.08 million units in 2012, against 15.95 million in 2011 and 15.38 million in 2010. In the first eight months of 2013, it decreased by 9% compared to last year.

- The passenger car registrations in Europe 29 countries have rised to 12.50 million units in 2012, against 13.59 million in 2011 and 13.77 million in 2010. Over the first eight months of 2013 they are down by 5% compared to last year.

- EU production of commercial vehicles 29 countries (Western Europe + 12 new members) amounted to 1.26 million units in 2012, against 1.48 million in 2011 and 1.34 million in 2010. Over the first eight months of 2013, it is down by 7.3% compared to last year.

- Commercial vehicle registrations in Europe 29 countries totaled at 1.44 million units in 2012, against 1.65 million in 2011 and 1.55 million in 2010. Over the first eight months of 2013 they were down by 5.2% compared to last year.

  

- Sales of used vehicles in China are expected to be approximately of 10 million units in 2013, against 8 million units in 2012 (according to figures from the Ministry of Commerce). This means that today in China a used vehicle is sold for two new vehicles sold, while in Europe or the United States, for example it is two used vehicles for one new vehicle.

- The Chinese market has really took off only a decade ago, creating a shortage of used models on the market, but sales of used cars are expected to grow in China, as the country will become a mature market.

- Currently, Audi has the largest distribution network of used cars in China. The manufacturer is well-established in the country for twenty years and models are highly sought after, given the premium brand positioning.

- Currently, in most major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, the volume of sales of used vehicles is already higher than the sales of new vehicles, mainly because of the registration allowances of new vehicles introduced in these cities.