Despite facing uncomfortable conditions , this time holding still
festive. In Paris Auto Show 2012 Renault launches Clio host IV and RS sports version, followed
by Peugeot displays a small crossover to rival Clio. As well displayed
Onyx concept.
One of the world-class international auto show "Paris Auto Show 2012" was opened to reporters, yesterday (27/9) and today. With the theme "The Future, Now", clear the event invites rise of the automobile industry downturn, particularly in Europe which was hit by the financial crisis, plus a decline in car sales has fallen sharply.
How about Prolonged Crisis? In in Paris Auto Show 2012, Host manufacturers Peugeot, Citroen and Renault saw this event as an opportunity to show off new models following the concept vehicle. For the record, last year, the French managed to produce 2.2 million units, though still lower than in 2005 reached 3.5 million. And European data showed that new passenger car registrations fell 8.9 percent in August and is slated for the 11th time in a row down.
Rebbecca Lindland, director of IHS Automotive Research says that the crisis has not been demonstrated in the direction of improvement. The car manufacturers faced reduced demand in the European market for a long time. Conditions confirmed the closing of several factories.
In fact, he estimates that, by 2020, it is difficult for the European car market could reach 15.5 million units per year. Much of accomplishments ever carved in 2007 with 17.5 million units.
This year, Fiat, PSA Peugeot-Citroen, GM Opel, Renault and Ford have reported losses due to loss of market share in Europe. So also with BMW and Daimler, Volkswagen is so strong while also decreased 6.6 percent in the last eight months (until August).
