French market: 2.8% for registrations in October
November 3, 2011
down slightly in September, new car registrations are slightly – 2.8% – rising again. Dramatically different results for Renault and PSA.
In the French market, the months go by but not alike. + 3.2% in August – 1.4% in September and then 2.8% in October, registrations are jagged compared to last year.176,200 registrations, the automotive market French is good, despite many economic uncertainties.
“ This increase is evidence both that, despite the end of the scrappage scheme, the public demand, stimulated by many commercial operations, has remained high. And on the other hand, the professionals took “said Francois Roudier, spokesman of the Committee of French Automobile Manufacturers (CCFA).
last month, French manufacturers are aware of different spells. Sales of PSA fell by a further 4.5% due to poor performance of Peugeot – Citroen and 3.2% – 5.9%.
However, the side of Renault is a smile. The diamond brand had a very good 11.3% compared to October 2010 thanks to the success of Dacia, + 51.7%. For foreign manufacturers, if Volkswagen (10.2 + %), Nissan (32.2%) and BMW (+ 20%) had a smile, General Motors (- 12.1%), Fiat (- 16.4%) and Mercedes (- 24%) have a face .Initially estimated at 8%, the decline in new car registrations for 2011 should be between 3 and 5% according to the CCFA.
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