Luca de Meo’s Post

"Who would have bet 20 years ago that Dacia would be on the european passenger car retail sales podium? This has been the case for 4 years! Today I had the pleasure of retracing the brand's trajectory with our analysts and investors in Romania.    The key to Dacia’s success? Playing a team sport and focusing on what really matters, thanks to a design-to-cost approach, a hypercompetitive industrial footprint, and a commercial policy focused on transparent and simple pricing.    We also push for ultra-low emission solutions, including #efuels. In that matter, Dacia has great assets to make its way between the challenges of #sustainability and affordability.    I want to say a big bravo to our teams! Thanks to all the work that has already been done, Dacia is now at a turning point in its history. We are entering a new chapter, projecting the brand’s unique recipe in upper segment vehicles, which will boost its profitable growth.    We have great projects (#Duster and #Bigster to name a few), and the obsession with customer value that will push Dacia into another dimension!"   #DaciaDays  Denis Le Vot

"Who would have bet 20 years ago that Dacia would be on the european passenger car retail sales podium? This has been the case for 4 years! Today I had the pleasure of retracing the brand's trajectory with our analysts and investors in Romania.    The key to Dacia’s success? Playing a team sport and focusing on what really matters, thanks to a design-to-cost approach, a hypercompetitive industrial footprint, and a commercial policy focused on transparent and simple pricing.    We also push for ultra-low emission solutions, including #efuels. In that matter, Dacia has great assets to make its way between the challenges of #sustainability and affordability.    I want to say a big bravo to our teams! Thanks to all the work that has already been done, Dacia is now at a turning point in its history. We are entering a new chapter, projecting the brand’s unique recipe in upper segment vehicles, which will boost its profitable growth.    We have great projects (#Duster and #Bigster to name a few), and the obsession with customer value that will push Dacia into another dimension!"   #DaciaDays  Denis Le Vot

"Who would have bet 20 years ago that Dacia would be on the european passenger car retail sales podium? This has been the case for 4 years! Today I had the pleasure of retracing the brand's trajectory with our analysts and investors in Romania.    The key to Dacia’s success? Playing a team sport and focusing on what really matters, thanks to a design-to-cost approach, a hypercompetitive industrial footprint, and a commercial policy focused on transparent and simple pricing.    We also push for ultra-low emission solutions, including #efuels. In that matter, Dacia has great assets to make its way between the challenges of #sustainability and affordability.    I want to say a big bravo to our teams! Thanks to all the work that has already been done, Dacia is now at a turning point in its history. We are entering a new chapter, projecting the brand’s unique recipe in upper segment vehicles, which will boost its profitable growth.    We have great projects (#Duster and #Bigster to name a few), and the obsession with customer value that will push Dacia into another dimension!"   #DaciaDays  Denis Le Vot

🔝 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻. 🔝 And a beautiful story is what Dacia has written out of its humble beginnings in Romania. Dacia hasn’t only made a meteoric rise since they expanded outside of Romania 19 years ago, but they’ve become a household name in the automobile industry. They have successfully manufactured over 8 million vehicles since 19 years ago. 🟢Yes, you read right…over 8 million vehicles globally since 2004!🟢 While its roots started in Romania, France leads the way in terms of sales, closely followed by Italy. Would it surprise you that for two years running, they have been the leading retail brand in Europe? It shouldn’t! The brand isn’t doing badly at all in the UK market, selling over 250,000 cars in 10 years. You might say, “Enough disruption to Dacia around,” and you won’t be wrong! If breaking boundaries were a brand, it would be #Dacia! #jakubinsights #automotive #workshops #electriccars #automobile #electricvehicles #automotiveindustry #disruption

Renault Group shifts into high gear with record growth! 🚗⬇ 📈 Renault Group is on a roll, seeing a 1.9% increase in overall sales in the first half of the year, reaching 1,154,700 vehicles sold. This success is driven by a winning strategy in Europe, where sales surged by 6.7%, consolidating its third-place position with 847,623 vehicles sold. 🚀 The Renault brand outperformed the market with a remarkable 8.2% increase in sales, totaling 535,238 vehicles. This growth is fueled by strong performances in Spain (+12.7%), Italy (+18.4%), and the UK (+32.7%), making Renault the third-ranking brand in Europe and number one in France for passenger and light commercial vehicles. 🌱 The brand's success is anchored in the impressive performance of its full hybrid E-Tech engines, which saw a 45% increase compared to H1 2023. Renault leads the light commercial vehicle market with 171,202 sales, a 19.2% rise from last year. 🔝 Dacia continues to shine with a 4.0% increase in European sales, totaling 309,816 vehicles. Sandero remains the best-selling car across all channels in Europe, while the Duster and Jogger also enjoy strong sales. 🏎️ Alpine is breaking records with a 47.7% increase in registrations, driven by the success of the A110 R Turini and the launch of the all-electric A290. 🌍 Renault's international growth is equally impressive, with significant gains in Turkey, Brazil, and Morocco. The rollout of the “International Game Plan 2027” and new models like Grand Koleos and Kardian are off to a strong start. 💬 Renault's strategic focus on electrification and hybrid technology, combined with strong international expansion efforts, demonstrates the brand's resilience and adaptability in a competitive market! #sales #ev #car #automotive

Sweden, Norway and the UK witnessed the highest penetration of Chinese cars this year While Sino-brands saw just under 3% of the West European new passenger car market accounted for by their models (0.25 million units) during the opening three quarters of 2023, according to Schmidt Automotive Research, Sweden recorded twice that rate with 6.1% mix, while every fifth new BEV registered during the same period in the Nordic market featured a Chinese brand name on its bonnet... Story continues for subscribers in the next edition https://lnkd.in/e_XbF2fP

Chinese passenger car manufacturers accounted for less than 3% of the West European new passenger car market during the opening quarter of 2024, according to exclusively compiled Schmidt Automotive Research data, seeing quarterly Sino-brand volumes fall below 90,000 units for the first time in four quarters. MG Motor Europe continued to dominate Chinese brand volumes, accounting for over 60% of all Chinese models arriving in Western Europe. Meanwhile, premium brands from China continued to struggle. European car brand exotica such as Ferrari, saw its new car volumes outnumber NIO's new models by 3:1. More here: https://lnkd.in/ekRzsqVM

Curious about how Dacia manages to offer affordable vehicles without compromising on quality? Wondering if these budget-friendly cars are as reliable as they claim to be? We've got you covered! In this insightful blog, we delve into the fascinating factors that make Dacia cars so affordable. But that's not all – we also tackle the big question: Are Dacia cars reliable? https://lnkd.in/gM-fnHf7 #cars #dacia #blog #thoughts #wednesdaywisdom

Big news in the auto industry from Latin America! 🚗 The Nissan Versa leads the pack as the new market favorite, boasting a remarkable 47.1% growth. And talk about a leap! The Volkswagen Polo jumps an impressive 62 spots, landing in 7th with a staggering 429.4% surge. It's fascinating to see how top markets like Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina shape trends in this dynamic region. #AutoIndustry #MarketLeaders #NissanVersa #VolkswagenPolo #LatinAmericanTrends #businessinsights

🥇 The third generation of the Duster, Dacia's popular SUV, was unveiled two weeks ago and is expected to continue its success trajectory! ⤵️ 📈 The Duster's reach extends beyond Dacia as parent company Renault has announced plans to sell this new SUV under its own brand in select countries, starting with Turkey. This strategic move is indicative of Renault's growing focus on the Turkish market. 🇹🇷 🗞️ This extract was part of last saturday's Mobility Brief, subscribe now so you don't miss a thing! #automotive #newsletter