Suzuki withdraws from the Chinese market
Suzuki has decided to withdraw from the Chinese market because its small cars no longer meet Chinese demand. In fact, the Chinese market is increasingly fond of segment C and D SUVs, as well as C and D segment sedans, but demand for A and B segment SUVs and sedans (which Suzuki offers) has considerably shrunk, and the brands that have the most influence in this category are the Chinese brands that offer these models at very low prices.

Suzuki sold less than 110,000 vehicles in China last year (-26% over 2016) on a worldwide sales volume of 3.16 million units, therefore less than 3.5% of its global sales.

Suzuki will continue to focus on its largest market, India, which accounts for half of its worldwide sales, or 1.6 million units in 2017 (marketed under the Maruti brand) and whose potential seems to be greater.

As early as the 90s, Suzuki chose Changan, a Chinese partner, which also works with Ford and Mazda. The Japanese will sell to its local partner its 50% stake in the Chongqing Changan Suzuki Automobile joint venture. The Suzuki brand will however continue for some time in China, via vehicles produced under license by Changan.

As long as Suzuki does not offer models of the C and D segments, the Chinese market will be very unfavorable, and Suzuki’s strategy does not include these segments.


    
 

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The 25 best-selling vehicles in the world in the first half of 2018
In a global automotive market (PC + LCV), which posted 3.6% growth over the first half of 2018 compared to the first half of 2017, the Ford F-Series remained the best-selling model, with a volume of 535,000 units, up 3% from last year.

Following are three C-segment sedans: the Toyota Corolla (478,000 sales), the Volkswagen Golf (432,000 sales) and the Honda Civic (413,000 sales). These three models also show a small progression.

Then there are three SUVs: the Volkswagen Tiguan (410,000 sales), the Toyota RAV4 (396,000 sales) and the Nissan X-Trail / Rogue (392,000 sales). The Honda CRV is not far behind, with 340,000 sales.

In the Top 25, there are 10 SUVs. In addition to the four models noted above, are the Honda HRV, Nissan Qashqai, Ford Escape / Kuga, Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX5 and Kia Sportage.

There are also 11 sedans, including 6 segment C (Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Golf, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Ford Focus, Volkswagen Jetta / Bora / Vento), 4 segment D (Volkswagen Passat, Toyota Camry, Mercedes C Class, Honda Accord) and 1 segment B (Volkswagen Polo).

There are finally 3 pickups (Ford F Series, Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram) and 1 MPV (WulingHongguang).


    
 

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The Renault product plan (2018-2022)
The Renault brand product plan has been communicated for 2018-2023.

In 2018, the Kadjar (C-segment SUV) and Twingo (A-segment sedan) will be restyled, while in 2019 it will be Espace (D-segment MPV) and Talisman (D-segment sedan).

In 2019, the fifth generation of the Clio (segment B sedan), unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 2018, should be launched. In 2019, the launch of the third generation Kangoo has been confirmed, which will in turn give birth to the new Mercedes Citan and Nissan NV200, made in Maubeuge.

The year 2019 will be a good year for Renault as the second generation of the Zoé (electric segment B sedan) will be launched at the end of the year, which explains the absence of electric Twingos and Clios in Renault's projects.

In 2020, the second generation of the Captur (segment B SUV) will be launched, which should also be available as a plug-in hybrid version at the end of the year.

In 2021, the second generation of the Kadjar (C segment SUV) will be launched, which should be available as a plug-in hybrid version at the end of the year.

Finally, in 2022, the fifth generation of the Megane (C-segment sedan) will be launched.


    
 

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Peugeot Europe Product Plan (2019-2024)
The Peugeot brand product plan has been communicated for 2019-2024.

The year 2019 will see the launch of the new generation 208 (segment B sedan) which should  remain one of the best-selling models of the brand.

In the same year, plug-in hybrid versions (petrol-electric) will be introduced on the 508 (D-segment sedan) and 3008 (C-segment SUV). At the end of 2019, the electric version of the 208, the first real French competitor of the Renault Zoe, should appear.

In 2020, the new generation of the 2008 (B segment SUV), which will be produced in Poissy this time, will be launched. At the end of 2020, the 2008 will be available in an electric version. The same year, the Partner and Expert will be available in electric versions, at the same time as the Citroën Berlingo and Jumpy.

In 2021, the new generation of the 308 (C-segment sedan) will appear, which will also be available in  an electric version the following year.

The year 2023 will be marked by the launch of the new generations of the 3008 and 5008 (C and  D Segment SUVs). Finally, a large E segment SUV should be launched in 2024.


    
 

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Citroën and DS Product Plan in Europe (2018-2023)
The Citroën and DS brand product plan has been released for 2018-2023.

On the Citroën side, there are few major innovations before the end of 2020. In 2019 there is only a new PSA hybrid engine on the C5 Aircross and in 2020 new electric versions of the Berlingo and Jumpy.

At the end of 2020 there will be the launch of  the new generation of the C4 (C segment sedan), which should replace the C4 stopped in 2018 and the C4 Cactus halted in 2020. This new C4 should be produced in Spain, on the Villaverde site. At the end of 2021, there will be the new generation of the C5 (D segment sedan) which should replace the C5 which was stopped in 2017. This model will be produced in Sochaux.

In 2022, a C4 Aircross SUV (C-segment SUV) is scheduled, which will fit between the C3 Aircross and C5 Aircross.

As for DS ,at  the end of 2018 there  will be the launch of the DS 3 Crossback(segment B SUV) to be produced in Poissy. In 2019, DS 3 Crossback  and DS 7 Crossback will be available in electric versions.

In 2020, there will be the launch of the DS 8 (E segment sedan), then in 2021 the new generation of the DS 4 (C segment sedan). By 2022, the DS 4 Crossback (C-segment SUV) should appear and in 2023 the DS 8 Crossback (E-segment SUV).

There are therefore five new DS models, relative to three new Citroën models.


    
 

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