The French car market was up 8.9% year-on-year in March, according to data issued today by the CCFA.
Car sales reached 179,871 units in March, taking first quarter sales to the quarter to 446,615 units, 2.9% ahead of last year.
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March’s strong sales contrast with decline in February, but local observers suggest new models from PSA and Renault are now helping to push the market up.
Renault Group was up 20.6% to 47,526 car sales in March and PSA was up 15.1% to 52,345 units. Low-cost Dacia models such as the Duster are also continuing to sell well.
Renault is benefiting from strong sales of its Captur and Peugeot is being boosted by its new 2008 crossover.
Peugeot is adding what it calls a ‘half night shift’ at its Mulhouse factory in eastern France to meet demand for the 2008 crossover. The extra shift will increase daily 2008 production to 860 units a day.
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