In February, FCA posted a 22.4% year-over-year increase in European sales,
compared with 14.0% for the industry. As a result, FCA’s ranking improved to fourth
overall in Europe, with market share up 50 basis points to 7.4%. All FCA brands
registered increases, with Fiat up 24.4%, Jeep up 23.9%, Lancia up 15.9% and Alfa
Romeo up 8.6%. The Fiat Panda and 500 were the two best selling cars in the
European A segment (accounting for a combined 32.0% share) and the 500L led its
segment with a 29.3% share. The Fiat 500X and Jeep Renegade both continue as two
of the most popular vehicles in the Small SUV segment. The new Fiat Tipo (already
among the top 5 in its segment in Italy) continued to gain momentum with more than
22,000 orders already received. The brand is also preparing for the launch of the
station wagon and 5-door versions of the Tipo.FCA closed February with another strong monthly performance in Europe (EU28+EFTA).
Group sales totaled nearly 81,000 units, a year-over-year increase of 22.4% compared with
an industry average of 14.0%. Market share improved 50 basis points to 7.4%, bringing
FCA’s European ranking to fourth overall.
For the two months year-to-date, FCA posted unit sales of nearly 154,000 vehicles, an
increase of 18.5% (+10.1% for the industry), with market share 50 basis points higher at
7.0%.
In February, the Group posted double-digit growth in Italy (+32.1% vs industry increase of
27.3%) and France (+16.1% vs industry increase of 13.0%). Sales were also higher in the
UK (+8.2%), Spain (+5.6%) and Germany (+2.2%).
Fiat brand posted European sales of nearly 61,000 vehicles for the month (+24.4%),
marking the 28th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases. Market share was
50 basis points higher at 5.6%, representing the best February result since 2011.
Year-to-date, brand sales were up 19.3% to nearly 115,000 vehicles, with market share 50
basis points higher at 5.3%.
The brand posted a particularly strong performance in Italy, with sales up 33.8%, in addition
to posting increases in all other major European markets. February sales were up 5.4% in
Germany, 24.5% in France, 2.1% in the UK and 12.2% in Spain.
The Panda and 500 remained undisputed leaders in the A segment with a combined share
of 32.0%. The Panda was overall leader with 18,800 units sold (+35.1%) followed by the
500 with nearly 13,600 units sold (+1.2%). The 500L continued as leader in the Small MPV
segment (29.3% share) with 7,800 units sold. The 500X continued as one of the best selling
vehicles in the Small SUV segment. The model ranked first in Italy (29.1% segment share),
in the top five in France and Belgium and fourth in Europe overall (9.0% share). With more
than 22,000 orders received, the new Fiat Tipo is already among the top sellers in its
segment in Italy. Demand for the Tipo is expected to strengthen further with the arrival of
the station wagon and 5-door versions.
Lancia/Chrysler posted February sales of nearly 6,900 vehicles, representing a 15.9%
year-over-year increase. Share was in line with the prior year at 0.6%.
For the year-to-date, sales were up 9.2% to 12,600 vehicles and market share was 0.6%.
The brand posted a particularly strong result in Italy in February with sales climbing 30.0%
year-over-year.
For the Ypsilon, sales were up 20.7% over the same month one year ago.
Alfa Romeo posted February sales of 5,100 vehicles (+8.6% year-over-year) and share
was 0.5%.
Year-to-date, brand sales totaled nearly 9,700 units (+11.1%) and market share was stable
at 0.4%.
The brand posted positive results in the UK and Belgium with respective sales increases of
34.1% and 35.4%.
For the Giulietta, sales were up 13.7% in February and 19.2% for the year-to-date.ales were up 13.7% in February and 19.2% for the year-to-date.
Jeep posted February sales of nearly 7,900 vehicles, representing a 23.9% year-over-year
increase and the brand’s 28th consecutive monthly sales increase in Europe. Market share
was in line with the prior year at 0.7%.
Year-to-date, brand sales were up 28.2% to more than 15,700 vehicles. Market share for
the period was 10 basis points higher at 0.7%.
February sales were up 47.7% in Italy, 29.6% in France and 76.0% in the UK and the brand
posted its all-time best monthly performance in Italy and Belgium.
Results were particularly positive for the Renegade – now well established as one of the
leaders in the Small SUV segment – which posted a 44.3% year-over-year increase. The
Grand Cherokee also posted a strong February performance, with sales up 18.2%.
For
Maserati, the Group’s luxury brand, European sales totaled 372 vehicles in February
and 810 for the year-to-date.
London, 16 March 2016
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