212,800 Cars Sold Every Day During 2012

Institute analysis of the global automotive RL Polk & Co. predicts global auto market in 2012 increased 6.7 percent from a year ago to 77.7 million units. That is, every day 212,876 cars were sold worldwide during 2012.

Further, global auto sales will be affected by the debt crisis of Europe. The reason, the disbursement of funds (liquidity) number of states is reduced. However, businesses still remain optimistic that consumers come to "showroom" to buy a new car. It is estimated, European markets recovered, but the same as last year, ie 19 millions units.

China still remains a number one market in the world. The increase in sales is estimated that only 16 percent from a year ago. While the United States, the market grew a moderate 7.3 percent to 13.7 million units. Still will not tebus16 million units as before the recession (2008). Give the new back to normal (16 million units) after 2015. This year, the biggest increase will be achieved premium segment, yaitu14 percent over last year.

"Consumers deep pockets will return to the market to buy a new vehicle, after three years 'fasting.' Premium brands offer a variety of new models, from small cars to SUVs," beber Anthony Pratt, Director of Forecasting Polk-American, as reported by carscoop (03/01/2012).

U.S. Markets
Toyota and Honda is expected to start recovering this year in the U.S.. The second biggest challenge is to reclaim the brand consumers have turned to other brands.

Meanwhile, VW Beetle will continue to rely on a positive increase in sales in the U.S. plus the Jetta and Passat. Hyundai and Kia will experience increase. While local brands, namely GM, Ford and Chrysler will continue to grow obtained from the launch of the Moel-new model