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

- While the market for large pick-ups represents 11% of total vehicle sales in the U.S. in 2012 and sales have not returned to their 2012 before crisis levels, the vehicles in this segment remain among the most sold vehicles in this market.

- The Ford F-Series (645,316 units) and Chevrolet Silverado (418,312 units) were also among the two most sold cars in the U.S. market in 2012 , the first retaining his title for the 29th consecutive year. The Dodge Ram (293,363 units) was ranked 7th .

- The three large Pickups are still the most popular models from Ford, General Motors and Chrysler. These vehicles represent almost 25% of their sales.

- Japanese carmakers have so far not managed to attack the last stronghold of American carmakers who control 93% of this market segment. In the first three months of 2013, the Toyota Tundra represented 101,621 sales and the Nissan Titan 21576.

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

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

- In Germany, more than half of new cars registered are company cars. 2.4 million employees receive a favorable tax system for their companies.

- In 2012, the German fleet was comprised of 32% company cars, an increase of 11% compared to 2002. Compare with the decline in the share of company cars in the UK and Italy, whose companies no longer receive tax benefits (since 2002 in the UK and recently in Italy).

- In a European market generally declining, sales in Germany company cars have helped curb this trend. In fact, these high sales help offset the decline in sales to individuals and thus smooth the market.

- Vehicle sales to companies also contribute to the health of the German automotive industry. Indeed, the most requested cars are segment D and E vehicles , where German carmakers are well positioned (VW, BMW, Mercedes). These vehicles are all made on German soil, domestic production is thus reflected directly and positively impacted.

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