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29 Mai 2024
The Italian automotive industry represents a crucial economic pillar, combining a rich tradition in metallurgy with cutting-edge technological advances. This combination allows Italy to stand out on the global vehicle manufacturing stage.
With a turnover of more than 106 billion euros, the Italian automotive industry shines like a star in the firmament of the economy, representing 6.2% of the gross national product and 8% of the automotive sector in Europe. This constellation of more than 5,500 companies, employing nearly 280,000 people, constitutes the beating heart of the Italian manufacturing sector. In December 2022, the Italian automobile market grew by 21%, with 104,915 new registrations. In this brilliant context, Ferrari reigns supreme, a timeless symbol of Italian passion and excellence.
The Italian automobile market is experiencing impressive growth, with 147,094 registrations, an increase of 12.8% compared to 2023, which had already marked a significant recovery. Since the start of the year, total sales have reached 289,103 units, an increase of 11.7% and almost 30,000 more cars than in 2023.
Among the brands, Alfa Romeo recorded an increase of 7.9% with 3,823 units sold, representing 1.32% market share. Citroën posted remarkable growth of 40.26% with 12,992 units, reaching a market share of 4.49%. On the other hand, DS saw a decline of 22.34%, selling 949 units for a market share of 0.33%. Fiat, with 33,500 units, recorded a slight increase of 0.78% and held 11.59% of the market. Jeep increased by 7.49% with 13,778 units and 4.77% market share, while Lancia, with 8,063 units, increased by 33.52%, reaching 2.79% market share. Maserati sold 453 units, and Opel saw its sales grow by 24.44% with 8,960 units, representing 3.10% market share. Peugeot, for its part, recorded an increase of 36.86% with 15,971 units, reaching a market share of 5.52%.
In total, Stellantis sales amounted to 98,489 units, an increase of 15.09%, giving them a market share of 34.07%, well surpassing the Volkswagen group which holds 15.23% of the market share. walk.
On the model side, the Citroën C3 dominates the brand's sales with 9,226 units, occupying third place in overall sales and second in its segment, marking an increase of 73.81% over the first two months of the year. The C3 represents 71% of Citroën's total sales in Italy, followed by the C3 Aircross with 2,440 units and the C4 with 706 units, the latter recording growth of 66.5% and ranking as the leading French compact sedan on the Italian market. in sixth position in its segment.
For the Italian automotive industry, remaining competitive means combining technological innovation and preserving traditional values such as design, craftsmanship and quality. Investing in research and development while skillfully navigating regulatory and environmental challenges is essential to maintaining excellence on the global stage.