In March they were patented 39,442 vehicles zero kilometer, which represented an increase of 14.2% year-over-year versus 34,527 units in the same month a year earlier, as reported by the Association of Automobile Dealers (FACE). So far this year, they have patented 120,320 units12.3% more than in the same period of 2022.
“We remain certain of this if they had more cars available the numbers would have been higherand although this makes us complain, it is also good because it leaves a good patent base for April,” said the head of ACARA, Ricardo Salomé.
This lack of supply, mainly of models imported both from Brazil and from outside the area, translated last month into a sales statistic that had not occurred until now: eight of the ten best-selling models They were of domestic production.
This participation of local production in sales has been steadily increasing for two years, both as a result ofs import barriers as well as increased local production which, in part, is destined for concessionaires.
So in March in the “top ten” of best sellers there are local models Fiat Chrono (1st), Peugeot 208 (2nd), hilux toyota (4th), Ford Ranger (5th), volkswagen amarok (6th), Renault Kangoo II (7th), nissan frontier (8th) and volkswagen taos (10th).
The only models not produced locally are the toyota etios (3rd) e Yaris (9th), both imported from Brazil.
If you advance to position 15, the participation of local models He doesn’t give in: are the chevrolet tracker which is now produced in Rosario (11th), the Renault Sandero (12th), the Chevrolet Cruze (14th) and the Renault Logan (15). The only Brazilian model is the Toyota Corolla crossover (13th). Of the 15 best-selling models in March, 12 were produced locally.
Local car terminals are producing more units, with expectations of increasing their global figures above 20% during this year against the almost 540,000 units produced in 2022. There have been increases in shifts in the factories of Peugeot AND nissan in the last year and Toyota is opening a third round with the start of operations this year, while General Motors has launched a new production line, parallel to the Cruze, to start producing its new Tracker. In general, all terminals have increased their production, both with additional shifts and by producing more units than in previous periods.
A portion of this increase is targeting local dealerships, according to statistics from the Association of Automotive Manufacturers (ADEFA). A year ago, exports in the first two months accounted for almost 55% of total production. This year, 30% more vehicles were produced in the first two months but exports grew by 20%. that difference Went to local dealerships.
“Those that fit the existing offer they seize the opportunity. Production is accompanying the growing offer of domestic models, which today they reach 60% of what is requiredwith which we understand that this trend will accompany us throughout 2023″, added Salomé.
Source: Clarin
