Sales Results_France June 2013

June

• The Renault group took a 26.5% market of the PC+LCV market, up 1.4 points in a market that contracted 9.0%.
• Renault brand PC market share rose 2 points to 21.3%, with sales up 0.4% on June 2012 in a market that fell 9%.
• Twingo, New Clio, Mégane and Scénic were the top-selling vehicles in their segments.
• In an LCV market that shrank 9.2%, the Renault brand grew its market share 0.9 points to 31.4%. It registered 10,902 vehicles (down 6.7%).

First half

• The Renault group increased its share of the PC+LCV market 0.2 points to 24.9% in a market that contracted 11%. The Group was up 0.8 points on its average in 2012.
• In the PC market, the Renault group gained 0.9 points, taking a 23.7% share. The Renault brand maintained its market share at 18.8%. Three of the four best-selling vehicles are Renaults, with New Clio number-one. Captur has generated 11,272 vehicle registrations in three months, which is an excellent start, exceeding the target number of orders. The Dacia brand has confirmed its position as number-five in the French market. Buoyed by the success of New Sandero, it grew its market share 1 point to 4.8%.
• The Renault group has a strong lead in the LCV market, with market share of 31.1%.
• Renault has a 76.4% share of the electric PC market, with ZOE and Kangoo Z.E. way out in front in their segments.

Commenting, Bernard Cambier , Senior Vice President, Market Area France, said: “ Following a solid month in June, results for the first half of the year are in line with our company plan, at nearly one point above our average in 2012. That being so, we are confirming our objective of finishing 2013 with significantly higher market share than in 2012.”