Nissan introduces the new Infiniti Q50

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Nissan introduces the new Infiniti Q50

- Nissan introduced the new Infiniti Q50 (Infiniti is the luxury brand of Nissan) which replaces the G37, which dated back from 2007.

 

- This new model is based on the style of the great Infiniti M. The line is very classic and sporty. The rear side window cut gives an Infinity identity to the vehicle, as it is also part of the styling of other vehicles of the carmaker.

 

- The Q50 will have to compete with the Lexus IS (which has to be renewed), the BMW 3 Series, the Audi A4, the Mercedes C-Class and  the Volvo S60. It will be marketed primarily in North America, Europe and Russia.

 

- The Q50 marks the beginning of the renewal of the Infiniti range. Infiniti  will launch in late 2014 the first compact vehicle of its brand. This vehicle , based on a Mercedes platform, will be manufactured in England and compete  with the Lexus CT, BMW 1 Series, Audi A3, Mercedes A Class and Volvo V40.

 


13-03-8



Japanese market lags far behind 1990s’

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Japanese market lags far behind 1990s’

- Although Japanese carmakers have caught up in 2012 the 201 1production loss (Tsnunami consequence), the Japanese market remains very far from the figures recorded in 1990 (between 6 and 8 million vehicles registered each year at this time).
 
- The Japanese market now seems doomed to a level close to 5 million vehicles per year since 2008 (5,100,000 in 2008, 4,600,000 in 2009, 5,000,000 in 2010, 4,200,000 in 2011, 5.4 million in 2012). A level of about 5 million sold vehicles is expected in 2013
 
- The Toyota Group (Toyota-Lexus-Daihatsu)  have continued to lead  the Japanese market in 2012, with a 45.7% market share (its share ranges between 45 and 50% depending on the year). Honda (2nd), Nissan (3rd) and Suzuki (4th) are far behind. Imports represent 5.2% of the Japanese market in 2012, at a level similar to previous years’. The top three importers are Germany Volkswagen, BMW and Daimler.

 


13-03-11



Mercedes introduces the new sedan CLA

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Mercedes introduces the new sedan CLA

- Mercedes introduces the new sedan CLA, which is a four-door version vehicle with the prominent trunk of the recent Class A.
 
- This model is a compact version of the big CLS sedan based on the E-Class, hence the name CLA (CL for CLS and A for A-class).

- The CLA appears longer than the Class A, it measures 34 cm more, reaching the respectable length of 4.63 m. brings some confusion in the carmaker’s range, as  the C-Class - which it may compete with – is shorter by 4 cm. The model which is planned to take over (very soon) the C-class  will likely be longer.
 
- The CLA will be manufactured first in Hungary (in the recent Kecskemét plant) and later in China. Most of the cars will be equipped with the Class A engines: the 1600 petrol engine (122hp and 156hp), the 2000 petrol engine (211hp) and the 2200 diesel engine (136hp and 170hp). For now the 1500 DCI Renault engine 109hp is not scheduled at the model’s launch.
 
- With a drag coefficient of 0.22, the CLA breaks  the record of the lowest Cx for a mass production automobile.
 


13-03-7



GM group sold 9,29 millions vehicles in 2012

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GM group sold 9,29 millions vehicles in 2012

- The GM group sold 9.29 million vehicles in 2012, which brings it in second place behind the Toyota Group (world's largest manufacturer with 9.70 million units) and to the Volkswagen Group (third largest worldwide, with 9.07 million units).


- The U.S. carmaker has increased its sales by 2.9% last year (264 000 sales) compared to 2011, a much lower growth than Toyota or Volkswagen.


- The growth in North America (93,000 units) and China (334,000 units) allowed it to compensate for its decline in Europe (143,000 units less) and South America (20 000 units less).


- China accounted for 2.85 million units in 2012 (11.3%), i.e. 30.7% of GM group sales. China sales of Shanghai GM accounted for 1.39 million units (10.9%), those of SAIC-GM-Wuling 1.46 million (+12.4%). Shanghai GM sold 700,000 Buick vehicles (+8.4%) and 630,000 units Chevrolet vehicles (+5.3%).


- With 4.95 million units sold worldwide in 2012, the Chevrolet brand accounted for 53% of GM sales (+12.4% compared to 2011, 550,000 vehicles). Chevrolet's largest market is the United States (1.85 million units), followed by Brazil (643,000) and China (630,000).


13-03-6



European exports leaded by German carmakers

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European exports leaded by German carmakers

- European exports (EU) increased significantly between 2009 and 2012.

   Quantities aggregated on three major export areas (U.S., Russia, China) have increased from 1.435 million to 1.985 million units in three years.

- USA: from 651,000 units to 867,000 in three years.

- Russia: from 514,000 units to 568,000 in three years.

- China: 270,000 units to 550,000 in three years.

 

- 85% of European exports are sourced from Germany  (Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Opel, Ford and Porsche).

 

- The remaining share of  exports (15%) is split between French, Italian, British, Swedish and Asian manufacturers located in Europe.

 

- Exports to USA, Russia and China represents 75% of EU exports in 2012.


13-03-4



  1. Volkswagen group sold 9,07 millions vehicles in 2012
  2. Renault unveils its new crossover compact Captur
  3. Lexus launches the third generation of Lexus IS
  4. Chevrolet renews the Corvette at its 60th birthday
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