For the first time in four years, the number of new cars sold in the period from January to December almost exceeded the critical threshold. 1.8 million. This is what is traditionally considered the low end of the French market.
In 2023, the market for new cars will pick up
With, more precisely, 1.77 million registrations2023 saw 16.1% growth. This growth even amounts to 18% for sale to individuals.
Of course, it is easier to get such results if you compare yourself to 2022, ieone of the worst years for the car market French knew. That doesn’t stop the signal from being reassuring.
In addition, this year will be marked by a stormy comeback Renault which, under the leadership of Luca de Meo, is in the process of restoring unprecedented health in the face of competition. The super form also achieved good results Romanian Dacia, which only confirms this wonderful year.
What about other manufacturers?
Another room, another atmosphere Stellantis, who sees Peugeot regression, p 208 which is “only 2nd place” this year. Recently updated, we’ll see if 2024 reverses the trend for little lion cubs with sharp claws.
And about what citroen, which continues its endless decline, which we hope will be mitigated by the exit from the new C3. However, Chevrons, who seem to want to take inspiration from Dacia’s success story, will need the courage to sell less to companies to drive sales to individuals (only 34% in 2023 compared to Dacia’s 84%).
Finally, on the energy side, after years of insisting against it, old soldier Diesel finally seems ready to give up the ghost in the new market. It is being held for the first time below 10%.
On the other side of the spectrum, electric achieves good performance with growth of about 50%. A fact remains a fact, minus the bonus Dacia Spring (2nd best selling electric), Tesla Model 3 (3rd place) and MG 4 (6th place), the government just lost about 25% of the market.
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Source: Auto Plus
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