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Government stimulus policy expiration may car sales in Europe considering





CRI 6 month 2 rising in major European markets, powerful incentives for passenger car sales rise, but with this type of mechanism of expired or is about to expire, many automobile manufacturers in the second half of 2010 might be not so good.

Europe's biggest automobile market Germany had six consecutive months of sales on the decline. 5 month sales year-over-year decline in automobile market Germany 34% sold 252800 car, 1-5 month 128.2 million vehicles sold, up 28% decline in sales.

Italy 5-month new car sales occur this year for the second consecutive month, year-over-year decrease of 13.79% sold 163700. Italy brand car sales in occupies a total market 30.5% market share, an increase of sales volume decreased by 25.1%. France 5 month sales year-over-year automobile market by 11.5% sold 186268 car 12 consecutive months of sales increases for the first time, with France brand car sales fell by 8.9% year-on-year.

In Italy, stimulate the sales of policies by the end of 2009 at the end of may sales compared to the same period last year .6bn 13.79%. > Fiat low displacement small cars have tax benefits from the Government, but in the benefit of the market share has also declined to below 30%, but since December 2005, Fiat's market share for the first time, fell by 30%. Last week, Rome has announced plans for its own budget cuts, formally joined the camp of diligence and thrift in Europe, this will undoubtedly mean that Italy's car market prospects bleak. Representatives of foreign auto manufacturers in Italy (UNRAE) in charge of Gianni Filipponi said: "we do not hold the car needs to recover any hope, at least in the Government significantly shrink expenses of we don't see any opportunities. ”

In France, although the mechanism of stimulation of sales still exists, but with the amount of subsidies previously has decreased compared to. Prior to this, the Government of France, where in December 31, 2009 before trade-in buying green vehicle buyers can get 1000 euros per vehicle. According to Association of car manufacturers from France, CCFA 5 month France passenger car sales only 186337, compared to the same period last year dropped by 11.5%. The institution of a spokesman said: "taking into account the sales last year there was a peak in may, a downturn in our expected. Now the auto market has returned to implement incentive mechanism before the average. "France automobile market in the last downturn in April 2009. Under the current policy, buyer in France before the end of June to trade-in each car to subsidies is 700 euro, from July 1, the amount of the subsidy will be reduced to 500 euro. Sales of light commercial vehicles with signs of recovery, it is also warmer bring positive economic effects, compared with the same period last year, France light commercial vehicle sales decline only 2.8 percentage. Just five months by 2010 overall circumstances, France passenger car sales compared to the same period last year increased by 7.2%, while sales of light commercial vehicles increased by 10%.

Renault Group 5 month of sales compared to the same period last year increased by 13.8% Renault brand car sales declined 1.7%, Dacia sales is gratifying, doubled. France Industrial Bank analyst Philippe Barrier explains the Renault sales better than the market average, "from the Renault brand, we can clearly see the effects of the ' landscape ' the role of, this is a very powerful lever. " PSA Peugeot Citroen's sales declined 13.1% brand models Citroen's sales drop 13.9% Peugeot brand car sales drop 12.3%. CCFA spokesperson said: "Government support of disappearing ... Now the real benefit is the entry-level mini-van. ”

In Spain, before the end of June to purchase new vehicles up to 2000 euro in subsidies from Auto Manufacturers Association ANFAC, 5 month new car sales volume reached 102873 units, compared to the same period last year was 44.6% rise.

United States market may sales figures to come out to Wednesday. Investors on Toyota performance particularly interested, Toyota to address safety and recall crisis has launched a series of initiatives to stimulate sales, they want to know the positive effects of these initiatives are gradually disappearing. Ford sales analyst George Pipas last Friday on news that Ford is expected in may "eye-catching" sales. From the entire industry, January-April, United States market in automobile sales for 11 million vehicles, Pipas that may figure should be smaller than the first four months, on average slightly higher.

Asian markets may sales figures in the earlier announced on Tuesday, the figures for the month of may in the form of the Asian market is excellent. This also from the side reflect global automotive manufacturers in the strategy focus shifted to the rapid development of the economy.

In Japan, compared to the same period last year, 5 months including 660 mini-van, the total sales volume of vehicles increased by 22%. In India, Bajai automobile sales in may, an increase of up to 62%. In Korea, Hyundai Motor's sales in may increased by 19 percentage points, but modern market share but declining, this is because the increase of sales in the domestic market is far from a year ago the expected 23%. Modern cars are in financial crisis during the performance of the leading auto manufacturers, but for the past two months has become a unique sales continued to decline in Korea. Kia Motors launched new models to modern caused considerable pressure from external competition has become increasingly fierce, Toyota has the influx of Korea market.



Asian manufacturers will play a leading role in the next 5 years electric lithium-ion battery market





CRI June 2 rising in the next five years, we will see the Advanced cell technology's rapid development, thousands of producers actively adjusted to meet the global almost all major automobile companies launched the anticipated demand for electric vehicles. Although the Federal Government, supported by the United States battery company has been working to gain more market share, but the Asian automotive battery market has become prosperous. New survey shows that Asian manufacturers in a wide range of global electronic product market is the leader with lithium batteries, in the global automotive market and the rapid growth of electric consumption, Asian manufacturers will continue in the coming years leading lithium battery production and consumption.

"The Obama administration is making every effort to prevent the decline of the United States automobile industry, which will be in 2012 years ago to promote the development of the United States the battery industry. "Senior analyst John Gartner said. "However, political change and market realities may make the security network. ”

Through increased productivity and expand the lithium battery usage, it is expected that the lithium-ion vehicle batteries installed cost in 2010 and 2015 will be reduced by half between, reached US $ 470 per kilowatt hour. In the next five years lithium battery industry will be more than eight times the speed of growth. According to the market intelligence company projections, by 2015, global sales from 2010 8.78 million increase to 80 million. By 2015, the Asia-Pacific region the total sales volume of electric cars will reach around 110 million, more than the sum of the United States and Western Europe. At the same time, the market share in Asia lithium battery will be more than 40 billion, accounting for the global sales of 53 per cent.

By 2015, all cars electric vehicle in the proportion should be can't 2.5%, but we have reason to believe that a safe, reliable, low-cost lithium battery is in the process of reinventing the automobile industry has played an indispensable role.

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All United States promoting cheqi promotions and sales Westborough





In order to commemorate the martyr who died in the United States weekend attract more consumers, , Ford Honda and Nissan Motor Company made a rebate and discount campaign. This promotion has been nearly a decade of growth in automobile sales.

Pengboshe of eight analysts estimate that in may, the light car years turnover is expected to reach 1120 million units. If compared to the same period the previous year had sold more than 990 million, which means that since 2000 the expansion since the end of June, sales in the first implementation of the continuous growth of 8 months. Edmunds.com data show that in the past three years, the martyrs Memorial Memorial weekend may car sales are better than traditional weekend by 40%. And may last for a day of sales is the average daily sales of more than two times. Modern company internal advertisers Innocean worldwide the company's chief operating officer Jim Sanfilippo said: "this weekend promotions heralds the start of the summer sales season. "Located in the Detroit suburb of J. D. Energy Inc. 's Executive Director Jeff Schuster pointed out, the greater discount promotion tools might be able to help improve sluggish retail environment. He also pointed out that the car rental company and require high discount buying user will drive sales growth.

Ford and Nissan

Press spokesman Robert Parker said, Ford Motor Company on May 27, against the of Fox (Gallery Forum) cars, SUVs and F-150 wagon has launched a $ 500 rebate activities. Offers also covers Lincoln MKS and the MKZ sedan, van, as well as MKT and MKX SUVs. Press spokesman Chris Martin that Nissan company on May 28, launched a $ 500 rebate activities, activities in almost all the brands are included in their cars. Honda's luxury brand Acura series of all models are available for hire, no down payment and security deposit. Activities from May 28th, will continue through July 6. New Jersey forest Cliff Lake car data company, sales annual growth will be April sales of 1120 million.

Ford United States company President Mark Fields on May 24, pointed out that Ford sales this month will grow 10% or more, while the industry increases should be 1100 million range. Martyrs Memorial Memorial weekend sales on may the whole month of sales had a tremendous impact. According to a survey of pengboshe analyst, compared to the same period last year, Ford may car sales probably grew by 16%. Fields, if Ford smooth implementation of activities, its market share will continue to grow. According to statistics, edmunds.com compared to the same period last year, 5 months in the United States using ECaSS sales grew by 22% in General. While Nissan is expected to grow 11%, Hyundai Motor will increase by 28%.

GM and Chrysler

General Motors since June 1, apply for a period of 39 days of bankruptcy protection, during this period sales increased 5.9%. According to Analyst estimates, the Chrysler Group in May 2009 the whole month implementation of bankruptcy protection, sales increased by 21%. Neither the United States automobile manufacturers, or Japan's Toyota Motor Group, this 3-day weekend holiday, are nationally published promotional measures. New York Switzerland Credit Analyst Christopher Ceraso 27 in its issue of the research record noted that Toyota reduced incentives for its sales in may initially quite depressed. According to data of edmunds.com 5 month sales of Toyota 7.5%. May 26 sales day, same as last year.

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Lexus sales at Mei may soar then hyper-Benz BMW





Tencent Toyota Automobile at said recently, the company introduced a sales incentive policies play a role, its luxury brand Lexus may surge in sales in the United States, 31% further widened the and Daimler company Mercedes- mcg. Lexus sales for the month of may, from the beginning of the year 22216 has total sales of passenger cars and trucks reached the 90098, compared with an increase of up to 23%. Daimler company announced yesterday, Mercedes, sales increased by 23% to $ 18548 units, the first five months of this year total sales compared to the same period last year increased by 22% to $ 85405. BMW 17859 sales for the month, down 3%.

雷克萨斯5月在美销量激增 再超奔驰宝马

Lexus

Edmunds.com senior analyst Jessica Caldwell , Lincoln and Porsche sales has shown a downward trend, Lexus performance and United States luxury car running counter to the overall trend. Automobile manufacturers are currently in the assimilation of the current model year inventory, concessions will attract more want to save the cost of consumer car, rather than true luxury car buyer.

"Lexus this month's strong showing in our expected because Toyota had introduced a series of initiatives designed to promote sales," Caldwell said. "ES and the performance IS good. Those customers will be more sensitive to price. ”

In may, United States market overall sales increase of 19%, Lexus has been leading since introduced a discount car rental and lower the costs of policies. These incentive measures and does not continue in the next 6, July, Lexus will focus shifted to brand advertising campaign. Lexus CEO Mark Templin said yesterday: "we believe that the luxury car market growth rate should be higher than overall market growth faster. ”

Mercedes continued growth

Mercedes redesigned e-class sedan continues growth trend, 5 month sales almost doubled to $ 5476. At the same time, Mercedes will each car sales promotion costs reduced by 54%, currently $ per car 2834. Mercedes-Benz United States the company's Chief Executive Officer of Ernst Lieb says, the company will continue to reduce the margin of preference. But he also said that this company is no small challenge, competitor because of Lexus and other initiatives continue to exert pressure to Mercedes. Toyota's luxury brand in each car on investment promotion cost $ 1656, compared with last year in may increased by 38%. Lieb, compared with Mercedes dealer, Lexus dealer profit space larger, so they can be sold through lower prices. "Mercedes now sure at this point a fuss. Lexus dealers have larger profit margins, and competitors, their price flexibility. "Lexus's spokesman said on dealer profit space, she said there by adjusting prices dealers deal of freedom.

BMW sales decline

BMW 5 month sales a decline, partly because the company is adjusting strategy, soon consumed current 5 series models, thus contributing to the new 5 series free more space. Were sold during the month of BMW 5 Series Sedan 2289 vehicles, compared with 41% reduction. So far, the old paragraph 5 Series Sedan this year's total sales volume declined 34%, BMW in its two major competitors behind. BMW brand sales this year at 81450 on, compared to the same period last year increased by 6%.

Universal luxury car brand Cadillac sales growth 5/54% to $ 12328. SRX sports multifunction

Car sales turned over six times as much to $ 4081, CTS sedan sales increased by 20%. Cadillac sales efforts fall 15% last year to $ per car 4748. This promotional effort is far greater than any competitor, second only to Ford Lincoln USD per vehicle 4987, promotional costs. Lincoln, sales declined 9.5 percent, to 7755.

Volkswagen Audi departments may 9205 car were sold, compared to the same period last year an increase of 23%, this is the best in the United States in the history of the Audi's 5-month performance. Honda Acura sales volume increased by 24% to $ 11766. New Acura MDX SUV is the month of may, the biggest winners at 65.5 increase sales. Nissan's Infiniti sold last month 8091 car, an increase of 25%. Tata said its Jaguar brand may only sell 962 car, drop to 18% of the Land Rover brand sales increased 22% to $ 2709 car SUV. (Sisi)

Saab or push start jihaoche competitors lock Mini/A1





萨博或推入门级豪车 竞争对手锁定Mini/A1

Saab aero-x concept car

CRI news Netherlands luxury car manufacturers Spyker CEO Victor ? Mueller (Victor Muller) on Wednesday said the company's Saab will be a few months to decide whether to introduce entry-level luxury car, and and Audi BMW for similar models of competition. Mueller said that he and potential partners to conduct in-depth negotiations would like used in the construction of the new Saab 92 platform. Saab car appearance will be 60 years ago older Teardrop-Saab 92 is similar to the earliest possible launch in 2013, is the first completely after the Spyker takeover Saab design models, it is expected that production will range from 3 million to 6 million units. But if push the plan depends on economic conditions, partners, and financing conditions. He said: "this will be my next 100 days of work. ”

Saab in General when operating under the condition that the annual sales from five years ago 13 million to 4 million units last year, Spyker February to 4 billion completed the acquisition of Saab. Mueller to energizing for Saab, in particular, to increase their sales. New Saab 92 if the final launch, will target the rapidly growing small advanced car market, the BMW Mini and Audi A1 direct competition. Mueller said: "92 cars must have the most compelling appearance, the most unique design and the highest quality, it must be worthy of Saab brand. "Mueller stated that new Saab 92 price will" about than BMW Mini high 10% ", Mini in Germany starting at 1.66 million euros (8.36 million RMB).

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BMW MINI (Gallery Forum) -e

Saab will from a larger car manufacturers hands buy chassis platform, instead of creating their own. Estimated annual production of the cars will be between 3 million to 6 million units. Asked about with Germany mass and Korea modern it platforms cooperation carried out negotiations, Muller denied and modern negotiations, but refused to disclose relevant information. Saab will need approximately 3 billion for the development of new models, and because of the existing funds have been allocated to the planned model and promote, raise some Saab requires additional funds. Moeller has not disclosed in the listing of the Stockholm stock market, but said in August 28 announced the Group's half-yearly financial report, he and SABO CEO AK ? Jonson (Jan Ake Jonsson) will hold an investor Roadshow to attract institutional investors on Spyker's interest. He said: "we haven't sold in the near future stock plan. "Earlier this year will Muller has hinted Spyker is seeking in the London market and potentially delisting in Amsterdam stock exchange, but he revealed in Amsterdam and at the same time, the two places in Stockholm was listed in the most likely.

Moeller also revealed Spyker in Saab store sales Spyker high-end sports car, which will double the number of its distributors. Spyker plans this year to its dealer network from 35 now increased to 60, and reached the end of next year some 90. He said Saab dealer C8 Aileron and so very welcome series models. C8 Aileron sports car a top speed of up to 300 km, in the United States sells 21.499 million. Mueller said the new distribution agreement will help to Spyker. Spyker last year only 36 cars sold, and since 2004 has been listed. He also pointed out that since SABO bulk purchase like wiper motor, such as General parts, resulting in lower prices, Spyker have benefited, moreover Spyker plans to use Saab engineers resources.

"Spyker in Saab's help final profit," Mueller said, "Spyker in rescue Saab also benefit from this is very beautiful. "(SI

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