Nissan in Europe has reported sales of 42,835 units in May, representing an increase of 15% year on year with a market share of 2.8%. TIV decreased by 5% versus May 2009.
Due to the start of scrapping incentive schemes in Russia, the TIV is above last year. The UK and Spain were also strong and above last year in May. The TIV in France, Germany and Italy were below last year’s levels at -9% -32% and -13% respectively.
Bernard Loire, Vice President Sales Operations for Nissan in Europe commented:
“In fluctuating TIV trend, Nissan in Europe reached the forecasted 2.8% market share in May, 0.2pts above last year. Qasqhai confirms its success in May with 24% growth year on year and Pixo gives a significant volume contribution to the brand.”
TOP 5 PRODUCTS for May 2010
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May 2010
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Variation
Vs May 2009
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Qashqai
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20071
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+24%
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Micra
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6437
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+1%
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Note
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3927
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-6%
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Pixo
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2567
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+313%
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Navara
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1411
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+65%
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About Nissan in Europe
Nissan employs around 12,500 people in its European design, research and development, manufacturing, logistics, and sales and marketing operations. In calendar year 2009, the company sold 498,027 vehicles across 40 markets in Western and Eastern Europe including Russia. Furthermore, the company produced a total of 390,727 vehicles in its Spanish and British plants.
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