- Chevrolet introduced its new "Full Size“ model, which is equivalent to a E Segment  model in European classification.

- It is the 10th generation of the Impala, the top-range model of the mark (not taking into account the Camaro and Corvette which have a special position).. The Impala was introduced in 1958 as an option in Bel Air coupe and convertible range: a sportier and more richly equipped car. In 1959 it became a full  range(sedan, wagon, coupe, convertible) derived from Bel Air models. A more luxury version (Caprice) was launched in 1965.

- After disappearing in 1996, the Impala reappeared in 2000 as the replacement for the Lumina. Today, the Impala is the direct competitor of the Ford Taurus. It is built on the platform of the Buick La Crosse and Cadillac XTS. The 2013 Impala measure 510 cm long, 185 cm wide and 147 cm high. It has a 3.6-liter V6 engine. Base price: 27,535 dollars.

- To cushion the impact of the launch of the Impala, the Ford Taurus has been restyled. Both models are traditionally leaders in vehicle fleets and rental companies.

- The Tata Nano, the cheapest car in the world, was produced to power the  popular people masses in India, where the motorization rate is still very low. When the model was introduced in 2008, it created sensation, partly due to its price of 1560 euros, a price defying any competition.

- The carmaker was indeed targeting two-wheelers users (numerous in India) with this minimalist model. Tata’s objective  was selling in a first phase 250,000 Nanos per year, and then then 500,000 per year. But difficulties in the construction of a dedicated plant, then the 2008 financial crisis forced the carmaker to postpone the vehicle’s SOP Start of Production) to 2009.

- Due to multiple difficulties and Nano’s transfer from the initially planned plant to another one, as well as significant investment realized for the acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover, Tata had to increase the price of the Nano by 25%, to 1,950 euros. The carmaker managed to sell 17,500 vehicles in 2009 and 60,000 vehicles in 2010, instead of 250,000 vehicles planned.

- Due to the increase in cost of raw materials, Nano’s price jumped then to 2 700 euros. For this price, many Indian customers prefer to buy a used car, which is more rewarding and more livable. Consequently, the Nano sales could not exceed 70,000 vehicles in 2011 and 80,000 vehicles in 2012. At this rate, the Tata Nano will hardly exceed the 100,000 vehicles annual sales. Manufacturer's dream to motorize the Indian masses with this model became a wishful thinking.

- The Dutch market has weathered the crisis of 2008-2009. 500 000 passenger cars were sold each year in 2007 and 2008. Then the registration number fell down to 400,000 vehicles in 2009 but increased again in 2010 (500 000 vehicles) and 2011 (550,000 vehicles) . It came back in 2012 down to its pre-crisis figure (500,000 vehicles).

- The Dutch market had  reached a peak of 598,000 vehicles in 2000 and then had stabilized at 500,000 vehicles between 2001 and 2008.

- This market is characterized by a high proportion of small cars (segment A and segment B) in best sold cars. Thus, in 2012, VW Polo (19 000), 107 (16,000), VW Up (13,000) Renault Twingo (12, 000) Kia Picanto (11,000), Ford Fiesta (10,000) and Toyota Yaris (10,000) are in the top ten. It is a segment breakdown which cannot be found in other European countries.

- Considering the carmakers, the Volkswagen Group is the market leader (Polo, Golf and Up are in the top 10 of sales) ahead of  PSA and Renault-Nissan which are both small car specialists (107, 207, 208, C1, C3, DS3, Twingo, Clio, Modus). The Korean group Hyundai-Kia is occupies the fourth position in the market, a rare phenomenon in Europe. American groups GM and Ford have lost a lot of influence over the past ten years.