European Automobiles Sales Grew 3.2% in 2006

European automobiles sales volume including new EU members in the first quarter 2006 grew 3.2% up to 4 132 773 cars compared to analogue period of 2005. The figures came out from the European Car Manufacturers Association (ASEA) report marking also 4.1% sales increase in March 2006 only – up to 1 788 723.

The leaders in European market occurred Volkswagen AG, PSA Peugeot Citroen and Ford in accordance.
The whole table of European automobiles sales in 2006 first quarter looks as following:

• Volkswagen (Audi, Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda) - 738 854 automobiles (+13,6%)
• PSA Peugeot Citroen - 546 263 (+0,3%)
• Ford (Ford, Volvo, Land Rover, Jaguar) - 441 425 (-0,8%)
• General Motors (Opel, Chevrolet, Vauxhall, Saab, Cadillac) - 411 276 (+0,3%)
• Renault (Renault, Dacia) - 347 888 (-8,9%)
• Fiat (Fiat, Alfa-Romeo, Lancia) - 318 531 (+17,8%)
• DaimlerChrysler (Mercedes-Benz, Smart, Chrysler) - 228 205 (+4,6%)
• Toyota и Lexus - 214 834 (+1,3%)
• BMW (BMW, Mini) - 202 163 (+6,9%)
• Nissan - 79 431 (-14,4%)
• Hyundai - 77 890 (+0,8%)
• Mazda - 74 463 (+11,5%)
• Honda - 69 151 (+2,3%)
• Suzuki - 60 050 (+35,0%)
• Kia - 56 152 (+9,4%)
• Mitsubishi - 36 058 (-1,0%)
• MG Rover - 3 677 (-87,3%)

In addition during the period given 54 265 automobile of other car manufacturers were sold with 30.0% increase.