05/03/2010

Nissan Sales Up

Nissan in Europe has reported sales of 35,502 units in February, representing an increase of 4% year on year with a Market Share of 2.9% on a flat TIV versus February 2009.

In general, Western European TIV’s were higher than last year where scrap incentives were still having an affect, but Eastern Europe continues to be lower. The exception is Germany where the scrap affect is at an end and TIV was 29% lower than previous year.

Bernard Loire, Vice President Sales Operations, said: "Nissan in Europe’s market share in February was healthy at 2.9% and customer demand for our core models continues to be strong. We have healthy order banks going into the important month of March."

Nissan employs around 12,500 people in its European design, research and development, manufacturing, logistics, and sales and marketing operations.

In calendar year 2009, the company sold 498,027vehicles across 40 markets in Western and Eastern Europe including Russia. Furthermore, the company produced a total of 390,727 vehicles in its Spanish and British plants.

(PR)

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