2014 (Q1) France: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers, Brands and Models

Renault Clio at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

Car sales were positive during the first three months of 2014 in France. Renault was the strongest brand with the Clio the favorite car model of the French. The first quarter of 2014 saw the French car market expand by 2.9% for the first positive start to a year since 2011. French car manufacturers had … Read more

2013 (Full Year) France: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Brands

PSA remained the strongest car manufacturer in France in 2013 while Renault is the best-selling brand and Volkswagen the most popular foreign marque. In 2013, PSA (Peugeot & Citroen) remained the top-selling car manufacturer in France, followed by the Renault and Volkswagen groups. Renault was the best-selling car brand in France followed by Peugeot and … Read more

2013 (Full Year) France: Best-Selling Car Models

The Renault Clio was the top-selling car model in France in 2013 while the VW Polo remained the favorite imported car model of the French. The Renault Clio was again the most popular car model in France in 2013. The Peugeot 208 and Citroen C3 were also selling well in a still shrinking French passenger … Read more

2013 (Q3) France: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

Renault Clio RS

Renault, Peugeot and Citroen were the top-selling car brands in France during the first nine months of 2013. Clio was the favorite car model of the French. Car sales in France continued to slide during the third quarter of 2013 but at a slower pace than earlier in 2013. During the first nine months of … Read more

2013 (First Half) France: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Models

Renault Captur at the Geneva Auto Salon 2013

The French car market was weak during the first half of 2013 with Renault, Peugeot and Citroen the top-selling brands. The Renault Clio is France’s favorite car model. From January to June 2013, new passenger vehicle registrations in France declined by 11.3% to below the million car mark. PSA remained the strongest car-manufacturing group while … Read more

2013 (Q1) – France: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers, Brands and Models

Peugeot Onyx Show Car at 2013 Geneva Auto Salon

Renault, Peugeot and Citroen were the top-selling car manufacturers in France during the first quarter of 2013. The Clio was the most popular car model. First quarter 2013 car sales in France were down almost 15% with all major manufacturers seeing a decline in unit sales. The PSA group remained the strongest manufacturing group while … Read more

2012 (Full Year) France: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Models

2012 Red Renault Clio driving in Paris

Renault, Peugeot, and Citroen remained the top-selling car brands and manufacturers in a weakening French car market in 2012. The Clio narrowly outsold the Mégane to become France’s favorite car. In 2012, PSA remained France’s top car manufacturer while the strongest car brands were Renault, Peugeot, Citroen, and Volkswagen. The Renault Clio was the most … Read more

2012 (Q3) France: Best Selling Car Manufacturers and Models

White Renault Megane 2012

Renault, Peugeot, and Citroen remained the top-selling car brands in France from January to September 2012. Volkswagen was the most popular imported car. New passenger vehicle registrations in France declined by 14% during the first three quarters of 2012. The market leaders Renault, Peugeot and Citroen strongly underperformed the general market but maintained their positions … Read more

2012 (First Half) Best-Selling Car Manufacturers in France

Peugeot 208 at the Geneva Auto Salon in 2012

Renault, Peugeot and Citroen remained the best-selling motorcar brands in France during the first six months of 2012. Volkswagen remained the top-selling foreign auto marque. The French car market remained weak during the first half of 2012. January to June 2012 saw a 14.4% decline in new passenger vehicle registrations in France to 1,048,298 cars. … Read more

2012 First Quarter Best-Selling Cars by Manufacturer, Make and Model in France

Clio, Mégane, Mégane Coupé, Mégane Estate

Renault, Peugeot, Citroen, and Volkswagen, were the best-selling car brands in France at the start of 2012. The Renault Clio remains France’s favorite car. 2012 started badly for the French motoring industry with sales down by over a fifth during the first three months of the year. French manufacturers Renault, Peugeot, and Citroen remained the … Read more