The Renault group celebrates the first half of the year with increased sales & market leaders.

Groupe Renault sets a half-year sales record with 1.88 million vehicles sold, up 10.4 per cent

• 1.88 million vehicles sold in the first half of 2017, an increase of 10.4 per cent in a market that grew 2.6 per cent .
• All group brands posted increases in sales volumes and market share. The Renault and Dacia brands set half-year sales records. Renault ranks as the second most sold brand in Europe.
• All Regions increased their sales volumes and market share. In particular, the Group recorded a 19.3 per cent rise in sales in the Africa-Middle East-India Region and a 50.5 per cent increase in the Asia-Pacific Region.
• Renault confirms its growth ambitions in 2017, driven by its renewed range, new product launches and the development of its international business activities. 

Groupe Renault PC + LCV registrations worldwide (including Lada) increased 10.4 per cent in the first half of the year, in a market up 2.6 per cent. Group market share now stands at 4.1 per cent (up 0.3 points on 2016). 

The Group and the Renault and Dacia brands set half-year sales records. The group sold 1,879,288 vehicles, the Renault brand 1,342,320 vehicles and the Dacia brand 332,845 vehicles. Renault Samsung Motors sales rose 12.5p er cent and those of Lada rose 12.2 per cent. 

"We set a new record with sales of over 1.88 million vehicles in a six-month period. Our sales volumes and market share increased for all our brands and in all Regions. Our strategy of range renewal and geographical expansion continues to produce results" said Thierry Koskas, member of the Executive Committee and Group Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing. 

In Europe, group registrations continued to grow faster than the market. They increased 5.6 per cent in a market up 4.4 per cent to a total 1,025,146 in the first half of the year. The Group took a 10.8 per cent share of the European market, up 0.1 points. 

The Renault brand alone posted growth of 4.3 per cent, for a market share of 8.2 per cent. Renault benefited in particular from the complete renewal of the Mégane family in 2016. Clio 4 is the second best-selling vehicle in Europe, while Captur ranks as the number one crossover in its category.

Renault maintained its lead in the electric vehicle segment with a market share of 26.8 per cent. Sales volumes increased 34 per cent. Registrations of ZOE, Europe's top-selling electric vehicle, rose 44 per cent. 

The Dacia brand posted a first-half-year sales record in Europe with 245,453 vehicle registrations (up 9.3 per cent) and a 2.6 per cent share of the market. These results were driven by the performance of Sandero phase 2, launched in late 2016, and Duster. 

In France, the Renault brand achieved its best half-year performance in passenger cars in six years. Twingo, Clio, Talisman and Espace all led their respective segments. Dacia topped its sales record with Sandero, the leader in the market of passenger car sales to retail customers. ZOE remains the clear leader in the electric vehicle market, accounting for almost 70 per cent of electric passenger car sales in France with over 9,200 registrations – a year-on-year increase of over 42 per cent. 

Outside Europe, all the Regions increased their sales volumes and market share. Group registrations rose 16.8 per cent in a market that grew 3.4per cent. 

Groupe Renault strengthened its positions with the success of its range: QM6 and SM6 in South Korea, Kaptur, Vesta and Xray in Russia, Koleos in China, Mégane Sedan in Turkey and Oroch in the Americas. 

In the Africa-Middle East-India region, Group registrations rose 19.3 per cent for a market share of 6.4 per cent, up 1.1 points. 

In Iran, sales rose 100.3 per cent for a market share of 9.8 per cent (up 4 points) thanks to the success of Tondar and Sandero. 

In India, Renault continues to rank as the number-one European car brand, with a market share of 3.3 per cent.

In North Africa, group sales grew 10.1 per cent in a market down 8.3 per cent. The Group took a 43 per cent share of the market, up 7.2 points. 

In Eurasia, registrations rose 8.6 per cent in a market that grew 2.5 per cent. The market share of the Group, now including the Lada brand, increased 1.4 points to 24.5 per cent, notably through strong momentum in Russia. 

Returning to growth for the first time in four years, the Russian market grew 6.9 per cent in the first half of the year. The Group increased its sales by 14 per cent (including Lada). 

Lada sales grew almost twice as fast as the market, increasing 12.8 per cent for a market share of 19.5 per cent (up 1 point), driven by the success of the new Vesta and Xray models.

The Renault brand claimed an 8.5 per cent share of the market, up 0.7 points. Kaptur registrations totaled more than 14,140 units for the half-year period. 

With the consolidation of Lada sales volumes, Russia now stands as the group's number-two market. 

In the Asia-Pacific Region, registrations increased 50.5 per cent in a market up 3.6 per cent. 

In China, Renault sold nearly 36,000 vehicles (compared with 9,771 in first-half 2016), of which 21,000 New Koleos, launched in late 2016 and produced locally. 

Renault Samsung Motors posted a 12.5 per cent increase in South Korea in a market that contracted 4.2 per cent. The brand's market share came out at 6.9 per cent (up 1 point) thanks to the success of the latest product launches (SM6 and QM6). 

In the Americas Region, sales grew 14.6 per cent in a market up 8.3 per cent for a market share of 6.5 per cent, up 0.4 points. Sandero, Logan and Duster Oroch confirmed their success. 

Groupe Renault continued to take full advantage of the market recovery in Argentina, increasing its registrations 45.6 per cent in a market that grew 34 per cent. Market share increased 1.1 points to 13.3 per cent. Renault has benefited from the local production of Sandero and Logan since the end of 2016. 

The market in Brazil grew 4.2 per cent in the first half of the year. The group took advantage of the trend, reporting a 5.1 per cent increase in sales and a 7.4 per cent share of the market. 

MARKET OUTLOOK IN 2017 FOR GROUPE RENAULT 

In 2017, the global market should see growth of around 1.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent. The European market is still expected to grow 2 per cent over the period. The French market is expected to expand by 2 per cent. 

Outside Europe, the Russian market could grow by more than 5 per cent and the Brazilian market by 5 per cent. The growth momentum is expected to continue in China (+5 per cent) and India (+8 per cent). 

In the second half of the year, the Group will continue to take full advantage in Europe of its renewed range and internationally of the momentum of Koleos in China, Kaptur, Xray and Vesta in Russia, QM6 and SM6 in South Korea, and the new SUV range in Latin America. 

Groupe Renault therefore confirms its 2017 sales objectives with growth in sales and market share in Europe and outside Europe. 

VOLKSWGEN COMMERCIAL - JAN-JUNE - sales continue to rebound around the globe.

• 5.1 per cent more deliveries in Western Europe
• Deliveries to customers in Mexico doubled (+55 per cent)

From January to June, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles delivered 249,800 LCVs to customers worldwide. This represents an increase of 5.0 per cent compared with the same period last year. In Western Europe, deliveries increased by 5.1 per cent to 173,300 vehicles. 

In the German home market, 63,300 light commercial vehicles were handed over to customers (+2.8 per cent). The brand also achieved growth in deliveries made in Italy (+15.5 per cent to 6,400 vehicles), France (+12.2 per cent to 11,100 vehicles) and Spain (+8.5 per cent to 7,600 vehicles). 

In Great Britain 23,700 LCVs were handed over to customers from January to June (-3.0 per cent). 

Deliveries of 19,100 LCVs in Eastern Europe corresponded to an increase of 16.4 per cent for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. 

Outside Europe, Mexico was able with 5,500 units to almost double deliveries (+55.0 per cent). All four model ranges recorded growth in comparison to the prior year. The T6 and Caddy (C4), in particular, were the driving forces here. 

More vehicles were also handed over to customers in Asia-Pacific (+12.9 per cent to 12,600 vehicles) and South America (+12.4 per cent to 19,400 vehicles). 

Markets in Africa (-15.5 per cent to 6,300 vehicles) and the Middle East (-20.4 per cent to 13,600 vehicles) recorded a fall in sales. 

Overview of worldwide deliveries by model range (January to June 2017 inclusive):

• 105,000 vehicles from the T model range (100,100; +4.9 per cent)
• 85,700 vehicles from the Caddy range (78,800; +8.6 per cent)
• 37,700 vehicles from the Amarok range (35,700; +5.5 per cent)
• 21,400 vehicles from the Crafter range (23,200; -7.7 per cent) 

EUROPEAN SALES - Infiniti sales sky rocket throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East

• Europe: September sales up by 94% compared to September 2015 and 155% year-to-date compared to same period 2015
• EMEA: September sales up by 30% compared to September 2015, and 42% year-to-date compared to same period 2015
• Globally, all-time record for INFINITI sales in September as well as year-to-date

INFINITI continues its strong momentum when it sold 1,790 vehicles in Europe in September, almost twice as many as in September of the previous year. 

Year-to-date the car manufacturer sold 13,176 cars on European soil – corresponding to an increase of 155% compared to the same period of last year. Across the competitive EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) region 2,799 Infiniti cars were sold in September – 30% more than in September 2015, and 22,726 this year so far. 

Strongest model in the entire EMEA region was again the Infiniti Q30, of which 8,728 have been sold since January.

In Europe, INFINITI was most successful in France: Sales in September went up to 564 vehicles – more than three times as many as in September 2015. 

During this year, 3,201 INFINITI cars have been sold across the country so far – an increase of 249% in comparison to the same period of the year before. In the UK, 256 cars were registered in September, up 141% compared to September 2015. 

During this year, 2,500 INFINITI cars have been registered  across the country – an increase of 181% in comparison to the same period of the year before. With 178 cars sold, INFINITI in Germany was able to increase its sales by 46% compared to September 2015. 

Furthermore, since January 1,707 cars were sold, an increase of 128%. In Italy, 292 customers have bought a new INFINITI in September, and 1,696 since the beginning of this year, which means more than six times of what was sold in the same time frame of 2015.     

“I am glad to join INFINITI at this pivotal moment as we are in the middle of a major product offensive. Our Q30 and QX30 compact vehicles have been well received in Europe and beyond. 

With the all-new Q60 sports coupe, the new 3.0 twin-turbo V6 engine and other highly innovative technologies, INFINITI carries further momentum. 

I am happy to be part of this wonderful team and I am confident that together we will drive further sales achievements and continue our success in the entire EMEA region,” said Raoul Picello – newly appointed Vice President of INFINITI Europe, Middle East and Africa. 

Globally, INFINITI achieved the best September sales month in its 27-year history. Total sales of more than 19,900 were up 12% versus September last year. 

For the first three quarters of the year, INFINITI sold more than 164,600 vehicles, an increase of 7% compared to the same time last year. This also marks an all-time record for the company.

At the Paris Motor show this week, INFINITI debuted its ground-breaking VC-Turbo engine, the world’s first production-ready variable compression ratio engine as well as the design evolution of the QX Sport Inspiration. It also showed for the first time the 2017 Q50 sports sedan, which will be arriving at INFINITI retailers soon.   

WORLDWIDE SALES H1 - Renault Group grows by a huge amount with a significant 13.4% over increase is sales.

• Groupe Renault registered a total of 1.57 million vehicles, an increase of 13.4% versus H1 2015, setting a new worldwide record for a half year for the Renault and Dacia brands.
• In Europe, Group’s registrations grew by 14%, outperforming the market (+9.6%) thanks to the success of the renewed range. More than one in ten vehicles registered in Europe were sold by the Group.
• Outside Europe, the Group’s registrations increased by 12.5%, with strong momentum in the Africa Middle-East India region. Sales in all regions grew faster than their market.
• The Group confirms its objectives for 2016. It will enjoy traction from the year’s many launches to continue to grow its sales.

Groupe Renault today announced record sales for the first half of 2016. In H1 2016, in a global automotive market up 2.5%, Groupe Renault’s registrations grew strongly by 13.4% to 1.57 million vehicles. Market share was up 0.3 points at 3.5%.  

“Our market share grew across all regions, with particularly strong momentum in Europe and the Africa Middle-East India area. Buoyed by the success of a renewed range, the Renault brand grew by 16% worldwide, and Renault Samsung Motors by 25.9% in Asia. Dacia continued to grow setting a new worldwide sales record this half-year,” said Thierry Koskas, Groupe Renault Executive Committee member and Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing.

In Europe, the Group’s registrations continued to grow at a faster pace than the market. They rose by 14% in a market up 9.6%, i.e. 968 603 vehicles registered in H1. The Group's market share rose to 10.6% in Europe.

The Renault brand alone recorded growth of 15.6% thanks to the renewed range with Kadjar, Espace, Talisman and New Megane. Clio 4 is the second bestselling vehicle in Europe and Captur is the leading crossover in its class in Europe. In the Electric Vehicle market, Renault’s market share reached 27%. ZOE’s sales increased by 40%.

Dacia’s registrations rose by 9%. The brand set a new sales record in the first half.

In France, the Group’s market share reached 27.4%, a gain of 0.5 points. Registrations were up 11.2% in a market up 9%. Over the first six months of the year, the Group sold 361,670 vehicles, with four of its vehicles featuring among the top 10 passenger cars and the Clio 4 leading the market.

Internationally, turbulence in Russia, Brazil and Algeria continued to weigh on local automotive markets, but the Group proved its resilience, increasing its market share in all three countries. This strength, coupled with strong momentum of the Group within markets such as India, Turkey, Argentina and Iran, allowed the Group to grow its market share in each region.

In the Africa Middle-East India region, the Group’s registrations grew by a 38.2%, with market share of 5.4%.

In India, the Kwid enjoyed further success, with 150,000 orders since its launch, lifting its market share by 2.3 points to 3.8%.

In Iran, the Group continued on its end -2015 trajectory, tripling its deliveries on the back of the gradual reopening of the market. Its market share increased by 4.2 points to 5.8%.

In North Africa, despite a 3.9 point increase in market share, registrations were down 14.7% in an Algerian market down 53.7%.

Against the backdrop of new regulations in Algeria, aimed at reducing imports, the Group demonstrated its leadership, with record market share of 41.7%, a gain of 10 points. The launch of production of the Dacia Sandero at the Oran plant, announced on June 23^rd, is a new strength to expand volumes.

In the Asia-Pacific region, sales were up 12.8% in a market up 3.8%, mainly due to the good performance ofRenault Samsung Motors in South Korea, which recorded growth of 25.9%. Sales of the SM6, launched in March 2016, already total 27,200.

In China, the first half marks the start of production of Kadjar.

In the Eurasia region, the Group improved its registrations by 4% and its market share by 1.6 points to 12.9%. The good performance in Turkey, where the Group outperformed a market up 1.4% with registrations growth of 16.8%, was driven above all by Fluence which registered a growth of 39%. This performance offset the fall of the Russian market (-14%), where the Group also demonstrated resilience, with market share up 0.4 points at 7.7%.

In the Americas region, the Group’s market share increased by 0.3 points to 6.2%. In a regional market down 8.2%, its registrations fell by only 3.1%.

The Renault brand benefited fully from the reopening of the market in Argentina, with its registrations up a strong 22.2% in a market up 5.7%.

In Brazil, in an automotive market down sharply (-25.1%), the Group held up well, increasing its market share by 0.3 points to 7.3%.

The upcoming launch of the new Renault Alaskan pick-up, unveiled on June 30^th in Colombia, is a new asset to position the Group in the region on this sector.

2016 MARKET OUTLOOK

In the second half, the Group expects to continue enjoying traction from the renewal of its range, both in Europe – with the recent launches of the Talisman, New Mégane and the imminent renewal of the Scénic – and internationally – with the success of Kwid in India, the recently launched Kaptur in Russia, Kadjar in China and the SM6 in Korea.

In this context, the Group confirms its full-year objectives:

• Continued growth in global volumes;
• Strengthening of the Renault brand in Europe;
• Improvement in its positions in each of its five regions

TOTAL PC-LCV REGISTRATIONS BY REGION

	YTD end of June*
	2016	2015	% variation
France	361 670	325 360	11,2%
Europe** (outside France)	606 933	524 076	15,8%
Total France + Europe	968 603	849 436	14,0%
Africa Middle East India	208 690	151 041	38,2%
Eurasia	165 511	159 189	4,0%
Americas	158 191	163 288	-3,1%
Asia Pacific	66 725	59 168	12,8%
Total outside France + Europe	599 117	532 686	12,5%
Worldwide	1 567 720	1 382 122	13,4%

* Total registrations at end of June ** EU (28 countries - Bulgaria & Romania) + Balkans (5 countries) + Iceland, Norway & Switzerland

TOTAL REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND

	YTD end of June*
	2016	2015	% variation
RENAULT
PC	1 030 464	891 477	15,6%
LCV	193 250	163 601	18,1%
PC + LCV	1 223 714	1 055 078	16,0%
DACIA
PC	275 732	269 529	2,3%
LCV	21 357	20 246	5,5%
PC + LCV	297 089	289 775	2,5%
RENAULT SAMSUNG MOTORS
PC	46 917	37 269	25,9%
GROUPE RENAULT
PC	1 353 113	1 198 275	12,9%
LCV	214 607	183 847	16,7%
PC + LCV	1 567 720	1 382 122	13,4%