Europe

Switzerland Car Market 2015 was up for the third year in a row albeit shy Q4. Despite a disappointing economic scenario, the industry reported a +7%. Volkswagen was leader while Mercedes and Renault shine.

German Vehicle Market 2015 at 3.25 million units, up one spot in the global ranking. December reported up 8% fueled by strong demand on BMW, Ford, Renault and Hyundai. The Golf ended as leader for the 40th year in a series.

France cars sales 2015 had been up 6% thanks to a final rush with December reported in double-digit. Despite a strong year-end Renault had lost the leadership at group level closing 3 thousand units down from P.S.A..

Portugal cars market in 2015 up 25% in the best year out of last five. Renault led with a wide gap over Volkswagen and Peugeot. Future perspectives are now uncertain with stagnate economy and a new government in place.

Hungary cars market in 2015 recovered 14% in the best year out of the last seven albeit the economic environment still lost steam. Opel confirmed the leadership while the new Suzuki Vitara jumped in second place.

Sweden vehicle market in 2015 at new all time record slamming a double digit increase over the previous record. While Volvo and Volkswagen led sales, Nissan was the star of the year

Italy best selling cars ranking in 2015 reported with Fiat Panda leader again as in the last 9 years. The Volkswagen Golf advanced in 5th place as best imported vehicles while the new Fiat 500X arrived in 10th place.

UK Auto Market hits the best-ever December fueled by strong fleet demand and expanded economy. Ford has won the year-end rush while Vauxhall has lost. BMW and Mini boomed joining the podium as brand and as model.

Italian Auto Sales up 15% in the 2015 following 19th months of consecutive growth. Fiat defended the over 20% market share ahead of Volkswagen and Ford, while Jeep was the star of the year, not only thanks to Renegade.

Spain vehicles market in the 2015 above 1 million units, 6 years later sustained the government scrappage incentives and the manufacturers contribution. The Seat Leon confirmed the leadership.