France Autos Report Q2 2009

Table of Contents

Executive Summary 5
SWOT Analysis6
France Autos SWOT 6
France Political SWOT 7
France Economic SWOT 7
Business Environment Ratings 8
Western, Central And Eastern Europe Business Environment Rating 9
Industry Developments - Europe 13
Crisis Hits European Autos Industry 13
Government Support Or Intervention 14
Manufacturers' Dilemma 16
BMW AG - Key Figures 17
France - Domestic Production, 2008 (CBUs) 20
Industry Forecast Scenario 22
Production and Sales 22
France Autos Sector - Historical Data & Forecasts 22
Trade 25
France Autos Sector -Market Profile, Exports 26
Macroeconomic Forecast Scenario27
France - Macroeconomic Forecasts 29
Competitive Landscape30
France - New Car Market, 2007-2008 31
Company News 34
New Developments 36
Suppliers 37
France - Light Vehicle (Under 5 Tonnes) Registrations 40
France - Light Vehicle (5 Tonnes Or More) Registrations 41
Company Monitor42
PSA Peugeot Citroën 42
Renault SA 43
Country Snapshot: France Demographic Data 44
Section 1: Population 44
Demographic Indicators, 2005-2030 44
Rural/Urban Breakdown, 2005-2030 45
Section 2: Education & Healthcare 45
Education, 2002-2005 45
Vital Statistics, 2005-2030 45
Section 3: Labour Market & Spending Power 46
Employment Indicators, 2000-2005 46
Consumer Expenditure, 2000-2012 (US$) 47
Average Annual Wages, 2000-2012 47
BMI Forecast Modelling48
How We Generate Our Forecasting Model 48
Sources 49