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Multinational automobile market recovery "trade-in" policy has the effect





At present, in the international market, some countries trade-in purchase subsidy policies are still in the process of implementation. Facts prove that the policy on improving the car sales, guarantee workers ' employment and energy-saving emission reduction, and many other remarkable effect. However, the industry generally concern that once the policy, car sales will decline significantly.

United Kingdom

Launch date: May 18, 2009 ~ 2010-31 March

Content: end of life vehicles over 10 years old car, swap new cars consumers can receive per car 2000 pounds subsidy. Government, the automobile manufacturers out of 1000 pounds.

Results: promotion of new car sales 39.6 million units.

United Kingdom trade-in vehicle consumption stimulus plan to end at the end of March. United Kingdom Government, the program enables 4 000 United Kingdom auto industry practitioners from unemployment.

Decline in car sales in the United Kingdom, the United Kingdom Government invested 4 million pounds to consumers buy a new car to subsidies, trying to keep jobs in the automotive industry. The project for a period of 10 months and 12 days, driving a new car sales 39.6 million, the United Kingdom the automotive crisis edge back. United Kingdom-Commerce Minister Mandelson said: "statistics show that trade-ins purchase subsidy policies very timely, to promote industry-low carbon development opportunities. "In 2008, with the spread of the global financial crisis, the United Kingdom new car sales all the way down, a 1980 's largest chain fall.

United Kingdom car manufacturers and Distributors Association (SMMT) CEO Paul ・ Everett said: "the United Kingdom Government, consumers and the automotive industry generally believe that ' trade-in ' policy has not only saved the results of thousands of jobs, but also for the Government to bring in more revenue. "In February this year, the United Kingdom of passenger car sales increased 26.4% yield increase 62.7%, this is the country's passenger car production for the fourth consecutive month of growth.

Since May 18, enjoy a trade-in allowance of new car sales, representing United Kingdom new car 20.4% of total sales. Everett said: "the new car safety standards more scrap cars have increased significantly, to reduce road traffic accidents. "Compared with the end-of-life vehicle, these new car adopts advanced engine and security technology, lower emissions, reduce the number of traffic accidents. Enjoy the benefits of the average new car CO2 emissions 132.7 g/km, compared to sales of other new car CO2 emissions lower than 10%, the average end-of-life vehicles with low CO2 discharge capacity of 27%.

Old vehicles scrapped, new car sales but also for the Government to bring more VAT revenue. The fourth quarter of 2009, vehicle scrapped on United Kingdom GDP contribution rate 0.1%.

However, this policy may be overdrawn United Kingdom in the second half of 2010 car consumption capacity. SMMT is expected, the 2010 new car sales will decline by 10% compared to $ 182 million. How to understand the trade-in policy of long-term effects, in the United Kingdom is still a controversial topic.

United Kingdom car industry next prospect is not optimistic. United Kingdom car industry research centre of Peter ・ Wales warning: "subsidies is ' drugs ', the problems faced by the automotive industry is how to ' cut out ' subsidy cases once again hit the road. "He thought," trade-in "policy for the United Kingdom car won the buffer time, now automobile enterprises must strengthen its brand-building, restoring profitability.

It is understood that "trade-in" policy after the United Kingdom used cars Sales might increase. Policy implementation period, like modern i10 such small cars priced at about $ 5000 pounds. Currently, this type of car prices rising to nearly 6500 pounds. This will to a certain extent, stimulate the United Kingdom used cars market demand.

United States

Launch date: July 27, 2009 ~ August 25

Content: , subject to certain standard fuel consumption, consumers buy a new car may be subsidized $ 3500 or 4500 (subsidy amounts to the fuel economy of new cars).

Effects: direct stimulation of new car sales 54.2 million units, indirect stimulation of new car sales 22.3 million units.

Recently, the United States two

Home survey research agencies publish analysis report, the trade-in Calculator stimulus no overdraft future vehicle consumption.

Marit automotive research firm's report showed that the "trade-in" policy direct stimulation of new car sales 54.2 million units. In addition, there are 22.3 million car sales dip a policy of light, some ran with subsidies to consumers, for various reasons could not obtain assistance, but also bought a new car.

Marit, Vice President of other ・ hurfeish, trade-in policy has no effect on the subsequent sales of new cars. Although the United States new car sales in September 2009 decline slightly, but after 10 ~ 12 month new car sales start to higher than the policy prior to the implementation of the growth rate.

Polka consulting company's report also reached a similar conclusion, the United States "trade-in" policy no overdraft future vehicle consumption. It is understood that the number of scrapped vehicles are considered to predict auto market sales of a key indicator. End-of-life vehicles accounted for the greater proportion of automobile ownership, the new car sales prospects are promising, the steady improvement in the economic climate conditions. Polkas company report shows that over the past 5 years in the United States light scrap rate rise. October 2009, the United States light scrap 6.1%, much higher than in July 2005 4.3%. The company anticipates that the United States light scrap rate rise will maintain at least a year.

Russia

Implementation period: 2010 ~ November

Content: end of life vehicles over 10 years old car, swap new cars consumers may be 5 million rubles (about $ 1698) subsidies.

Effect: Volga automobile March sales chain lift 60%.

Benefit from the implementation of the Government of Russia to trade-in vehicle subsidy policies, the automobile manufacturer Volga March local sales chain lift 60%.

According to the Volga market and marketing supervisor Naga Zaitsev said that the company March sales new cars 3.2 million, much higher than the 2-month 2.01 million units, compared with March last year, the growth of 6%. He pointed out that, to achieve that performance is the key to the Government of the trade-in vehicle consumption encourages policies. There have been reports that the Russian Governments in the development of the original purpose of the policy is to support the Volga.

Since 2009, the global financial crisis and credit crunch, the automobile industry in Russia. The launch of the "trade-in" policy of the first two months of this year, the decline in car sales up 34%. Of these, Volga domestic sales for 37455, up 36% decline.

The industry generally believe that policies, Russia automotive situation would steadily to improve, and to produce economic car LADA-Volga will be the biggest beneficiary of the policy. In 2009, the company is deeply in debt, has repeatedly requested assistance to the Government.

France

Time: December 2008-2011 (expected)

Content: end of life vehicles over 10 years old car, swap small environmental protection new car can be 1000 euros of subsidies. Subsidies for early in 2010 is reduced to 700 euros, July 1, will be further reduced to 500 euro.

Results: 2010 new car sales up 12.8 percent.

France car manufacturers Committee (CCFA) announced on 1 April, March, the new car sales up 17.9 percent, to 242763 vehicles.

It is understood that, in March, France local brand car sales up 11.2 percent, to 131434 vehicles.

The first three months of this year, France new car sales for 594776, 2009 year 17%. The country's automobile Analyst believes that currently popular Government automobile market "trade-in" policy driven.

As the revitalization of the automotive market, France Government launched the vehicle trade-in allowance policy that provides for the 2009 end-of-life vehicles in more than 10 years old car and swap small consumer-friendly new cars are available from government subsidies for 1000 euros.

However, from the beginning of this year, this policy of subsidies, subsidies for gradually weakened in the beginning has been reduced to 700 euros, July 1, will be further reduced to 500 euro. (Liu Jing)

New York Auto Show getover the two themes of environmental security highlights





Geneva Motor Show ended after 1 month, another heavyweight International Auto Show unveiling the veil. 2 April, 2009 New York International Auto Show in the Javits Convention Center.

Born in 1900 in New York Auto show today has organised its 110, become North America's oldest automobile exhibition, each session of the motor show has attracted more than 100 million people visit. Due to the mass production of a new car, closer to the end consumer market, the New York Auto show is also called the "Consumer Guide".

In the United States automobile market experienced a financial crisis and recession, the "Consumer Guide" more symbolic significance. Compared to the "cloud" over the 2009 New York Auto show, auto show "vitality" has been restored. The overwhelming majority of auto manufacturers in the world are participating with new products, so that the current New York Auto Show popularity significantly improved.

Energy saving and environmental protection is still the focus of this session of the motor show, a large number of energy-saving environmental protection models debut exhibition. At the same time by Toyota event mass recall on vehicle safety concerns become auto show, car manufacturers introduced many uses the latest security technology products.

Popular upgrade

Affected by the global financial crisis, 2009 New York Auto show slightly depressed. Although the audience was not significantly reduced, but the enthusiasm of the participating manufacturers has decreased, most companies have a low profile and pragmatic attitude, the former New York Auto show is dynamic. By contrast, the situation has improved this year, more than 40 automobile brand exhibition, the exhibition area of more than 7.5 million square meters.

Foreign media analysis finds that in General and Ford , Toyota has not yet been fully recovered due to recall events that affect business background, many car manufacturers take the current New York Auto show exploring the intention of the United States market is extremely clear. Therefore, this motor show how strong the color is intense struggle.

It is understood that in the current New York Auto show, GM, Toyota , Ford, mass modern , and other car manufacturers have brought the flagship product, in the United States market occupation opportunities. General purpose flag Chevrolet brand launched branch Behrooz RS and juan E? CO two different versions of the cars; Toyota introduced a new race-iQ mini-van; Ford announced in the motor show, and joint development of IT giants Microsoft Hohm electric vehicle charging system. In addition, modern and other car companies or illustrates reflect the latest technological strength of the vehicle.

Hybrid technology into focus

The current New York Auto show is a hybrid electric vehicle arena, meet United States more stringent fuel efficiency standards of the product set. Waimei call, vehicle manufacturers is in hybrid technology on a "bet".

Common first time in the New York Auto Show announces that the first range of Chevy Volt hybrid electric vehicles in the United States Hamtramck factory assembly line of the message.

Modern in auto shows hybrid Sonata version (Gallery Forum) , the car will be launched in 2011, use lithium-ion battery technology, driving on the freeway terrains, per 100 km fuel consumption of less than 6 litres.

Hybrid technology is also reflected in the high-end models. Ford car show launched in 2011, hybrid version Lincoln MKZ. Prior to this, Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan two hybrid vehicles have to achieve mass production. Lincoln MKZ hybrid Edition and above two cars from the same platform.

In addition Porsche , new SUV D-- > Cayenne (Gallery Forum) S have also introduced a hybrid version of the models, the latter is more than the previous Cayenne light, provide V6 and V8 engine for two models of consumer choice. It is understood that this model will be sold in the United States in the second half of this year.

Hybrid models in the current New York Auto Show as a bright spot, and United States President Barack Obama announced plans to purchase environmentally friendly cars. Obama said the United States Government next year to buy 5600 cars hybrid cars. This enables vehicle manufacturers of the product development plan once again.

Nevertheless, the industry on hybrid vehicle's prospects remain cautious attitude. Auto analyst Jack ・ Fischer said: "hybrid vehicles is not fully recognized in the market. "It is understood that the current hybrid vehicle sales in the United States accounted for the total sales volume of light vehicles only.

Committed to improving security

By Toyota recall events, global automobile manufacturers on the automotive safety pay close attention, the use of more advanced security technology models on the current car show and not uncommon.

Volvo at New York Auto Show the new Volvo S60 (Gallery Forum) . The car is the most major characteristic is equipped with new pedestrian detection system. When the vehicle speed is less than 35 kilometers per hour, if in-vehicle detectors detect front pedestrian and driver did not react, the vehicle can initiate automatic brake to avoid a collision with pedestrians.

Toyota certainly want to have security models, to restore the affected by the recall incidents damaged public image. The company in the exhibition are hybrid cars equipped with a brake priority system. The system can effectively prevent brake failure incident, when the pilot at the brake brake and gas pedal, the vehicle will automatically shut off. It is understood that the system will by the end of loading in the Toyota in Chinese production and sales of all types. (Feng-Jie)

3-United States automotive sales back to millions of car universal head





According to the latest statistics, 3-month new car sales in United States exceeded 100 million units, up 1066339 units, an increase of 24.3%. Of these, car sales up 21.95 percent for 565637; pickup, SUV sales increased 27.1% 500702 vehicles. United States media will March car sales rising by reason , comes down to Toyota caused by implementing promotional price wars.

As of March, after seasonal adjustment of the United States automobile year sales (hereinafter referred to as the "value" of the SAAR, which is the most recent 12 months car sales) 1066.67 million, despite a 2-month SAAR (1036.47 million) 30.2 million units, but still higher than in March 2009 the value of the SAAR (1187.17 million) lower 120.5 million units.

Universal head again

In the enterprise apart from the and Chrysler Suzuki March United States sales year-over-year drop occurs, all the major enterprise sales have increased to varying degrees. Among them, the universal , Toyota and Ford 3 company sales gap is very small.

In February this year, after being Ford over universal local sales in March 21.04% to 188011 scores win back United States sales ranking of the "head Suoo". Ford March sales are up 39.91 percent, but still less than universal and Toyota to 183425 results ranked third. Which Volvo , brand all vehicle sales for 5237, and in March last year, compared to the results of 6358, .6bn 17.6%.

Promotional measures, Toyota sales increase March United States 40.71% to 186863 results than Ford, in second place. Toyota United States sales company President Jim ・ Roelants of promotional measures of effect: "loyalty to Toyota's user is regression. Now the challenge is to attract outstanding purchase intention of consumers. ”

On Toyota, there is a good news. The companies Lexus brand 3-month sales in the United States, 20219 exceeds Mercedes Benz - and BMW , luxury car brand sales ranking in occupies the first place. March sales after both were 20031 and 18060. And universal and Ford's upscale brand and Cadillac Lincoln March local market performance slightly weak, former sales for 11636 8693, sales for the vehicles.

"Second group" fierce

In March, apart from General Motors, Toyota and Ford, composed of United States ranked "the first group ", Honda , Nissan , Chrysler and Korea modern constitute "second group" also intense competition.

Honda March United States sales for 108262 units, an increase of 22.5%, in "the second group to continue to lead." Nissan over Chrysler, becoming the fifth month in United States

Automobile manufacturers, sales for 95468 units, compared to the same period last year increased 43.27%.

3 month, Chrysler sales year-over-year decline 8.29% 92623 vehicles. Although failure to achieve growth, but a 2009 77616 vehicles appear monthly sales, has more substantial growth.

Korea Hyundai Group 3 month in the United States were sold 77524 cars, modern, KIA two brands in sales respectively 47002 and 30522. Modern United States Chief Executive Officer John ・ Clough Crvenkovski said the company March sales could be higher. He said: "the 3-month sales situation is gratifying, the only problem we face is the end of the supplier. ”

Hybrid cars with new points

In March, Toyota and Ford put in the United States market for hybrid vehicle sales year-over-year growth, while Honda's hybrid vehicle sales are declining.

Statistics show that Toyota hybrid vehicle sales rose 21.6% to $ 16714, still far ahead of other competitive models. Which Prius , (Gallery Forum) 11786, sales for the same period last year increased 32.1%; but the hybrid version jiamei 39.4% decline in sales but, 1549, hybrid Edition headrest 42.7% decline in sales volume, to 594. Coincidentally, Prius, sales in Japan are also high growth, reaching 35546, 11 months in a row, as Japan single cars monthly sales champion.

Ford hybrid vehicle sold in the United States in March 3050 units, an increase of 69.3%. Among them, the hybrid version futeyi Tiger and Mariner sales total 1266 units, an 6.3% decline. March 2009 Ford Fusion and listed on the Milan hybrid version of the Ford vehicle sales for the month March 1784 units, an increase of 295.6%.

In the same period, the Honda hybrid cars United States sales declines 22.2%, 2231. Among them, the hybrid version of the Honda sales decline 79.8 thought domain, 579 car%; the Honda Insight hybrid vehicle sales volume is up 190.3 percent, to 1625. (Wang JI)

Fiat will conduct strategic reorganization plan to split the car business





Italy industrial group Fiat will according to a new strategic plan to split its automobile business, which stimulate the Fiat's stock price rose nearly 9%.

Analysts said that split the European automotive business will be the fifth largest car manufacturer Fiat has more flexible space to join industry consolidation trend.

Geneva Banque Syz

General Motors CEO Whittaker: universal has paid government loans





21st century Web news according to Xinhua News, United States General Motors Chairman and CEO Edward ・ Whitaker 21, said that universal has paid the Government loans.

Whittaker said that universal has so far fully repay the United States Department of Treasury and Canada Export Development Corporation provides loans and interest. "We are able to pay in advance, is universal as the design, manufacture and sales of unprecedented good car".

He said that the generic operations made important progress, but much work needs to be completed.

A GM spokesman told AFP journalists, General debts 20, satisfaction.

General aspects of early this month, said that the end of March, the Ministry of finance to General total United States and Canada Export Development Corporation to repay a loan of us $ 28, 6 months ago also will reimburse the remaining 56 billion loan. Universal also planned initial public offering of shares to listing, thereby reducing the United States Government share.

General this month published annual financial report 2009, net loss of $ 43, but the common good 2010 annual profits.

Universal 1 June last year filed for bankruptcy protection, July 10, assets restructuring completed the establishment of a new GM. In the meantime, the United States Government has injected relief, universal input so far to $ 50 billion United States Government now hold the car manufacturer 60.8 per cent of the shares.

(21 century network)