Lancia supraviețuiește cu un singur model în gamă: în primele 9 luni, a vândut mai mult în Italia decât Alfa Romeo în toată Europa

 

https://www.automarket.ro/stiri/lancia-supravietuieste-cu-un-singur-model-in-gama-in-primele-9-luni-a-94241.html

 

 

 

Lancia, brandul “abandonat” de grupul Fiat-Chrysler, a reușit să vândă peste 45.000 de mașini în primele 9 luni, doar pe piața din Italia, depășind vânzările totale Alfa Romeo în Europa. Cu un singur model în gamă, Ypsilon, Lancia a dispărut însă din planurile de viitor ale grupului italian.

În 2019 se împlinesc 50 de ani de când brandul Lancia a fost cumpărat de Fiat, dar grupul italian nu a programat vreo sărbătoare pentru a marca acest moment.

După o încercare eșuată de relansare, Lancia a ieșit din vederile conducătorilor grupului FCA. “Ne-am dat seama că Lancia nu atrage clienții din afara Italiei,” spunea, în 2014, Sergio Marchionne, fostul șef al grupului.

Cu toate acestea, Lancia reușește să “supraviețuiască” având un singur model în gamă, respectiv Ypsilon, și Italia ca singura piață de desfacere.

În primele 9 luni din 2019, Lancia a reușit să vândă 45.783 de unități în Italia, cu o creștere de 29%, mai mult decât a vândut Alfa Romeo în toată Europa (39.114 de exemplare).

Analiștii estimează că Lancia Ypsilon va rămâne încă cel puțin doi ani pe piață, iar în 2020 urmează să primească o versiune mild-hybrid.

Via Automotive News

Les sites Lancia en berne : la fin de la marque ?

http://www.leblogauto.com/2017/05/sites-lancia-berne-fin-de-marque.html

 

La marque Lancia n’est plus guère encore en fonctionnement qu’en Italie. Nouvelle preuve de la décrépitude de cette marque plus que centenaire ? Plusieurs sites web, dont celui de la France, n’affichent plus de modèle neuf.

« MERCI DE VOTRE INTÉRÊT POUR LANCIA. Déjà propriétaire d’un modèle Lancia ? Retrouvez ici les services Assistance et Après-vente. » Voilà le message laconique que l’on peut voir sur le site français de la marque qui « fêtait » ses 110 printemps l’an dernier. On commémorait également en février dernier les 80 ans de la mort du fondateur, Vincenzo Lancia.

Il faut dire qu’il n’y a plus qu’un seul modèle, l’Ypsilon, qui se vent mal en Europe. En France, il ne s’est vendu qu’une seule Lancia au mois d’avril. Il était prévu que la marque se retire petit à petit sauf en Italie. Que réserve l’avenir pour la marque ? Nul ne le sait. Alfa Romeo revient à la vie avec la Giullia et le Stelvio, mais pour l’instant Lancia ne voit rien venir.

Sergio Marchionne a récemment fait savoir que ce « silence radio » durerait encore quelque peu. A moins qu’il ne vende la marque à GAC qui s’est déclaré intéressé. En attendant, les sites web en France, Espagne, Portugal, Allemagne, etc. préfèrent renvoyer vers les autres marques du groupe FCA.

Source : Lancia via Save Lancia, illustration : Lancia

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De cateva zile sunt informatii pe net cum, ca, si in alte tari din Europa, site-urile se inchid - Germania....

Why Lancia must be given a new lease of life: an open letter to Sergio Marchionne

Dear Mr Marchionne,

As an owner of a homologated version of the most successful rally car of all time, I am saddened to be informed that Lancia is to be sold only in Italy, and fear this to be an omen of the eventual demise of this illustrious brand, once considered globally to be the epitome of style, engineering excellence, innovation and unrivalled motorsport success in the world of rallying.

This is an appeal to you, Mr Marchionne, to revive the brand and I wish to take this opportunity to explain to you, through CAR magazine and as best as my words allow, why.
Before I go on, a little information about myself. I am passionate about cars and have been so for as long as I remember. I like to think I know a little of what makes a car ‘special’. My first car, bought with my hard-earned money years ago, was a 105 series 1975 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV. I am certain you will understand that for the price paid, I could have bought a Brera, or a modern Guilietta, but instead I opted for a rear-wheel drive classic to understand Alfa Romeo. I dearly loved that car and I am glad to see that thanks to you and your team of respected engineers, Alfa Romeo is once again emphatically responding to the passion of Alfisti all over the world. But I digress.

Having sold it with a broken heart following a minor accident, I wanted a car which could match or exceed the level of feedback and sensory stimulation the Alfa provided. It was important for me that the car performed well, was dynamically excellent, that it looked, sounded and felt ‘just right’.

The holy grail: Lancia Integrale!

After searching for a replacement car, I believe I have been acquainted with the holy grail of motoring; the Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 2. Mr Marchionne, unless you have already done so, I respectfully invite you to go for an extended drive in one of these cars, because you will know what I now know, though was certainly not expecting.

Digsby

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This car is complete. As you approach it, you will see its purposeful Giorgetto Giugiaro-penned design, with origami angles exuding muscular aggression and a delicacy of form. Get closer, open the door and take a seat. You will appreciate that the seating position is perfect, with the Recaros hugging you in place while the controls – Momo steering wheel and leather-clad gearlever- fall perfectly to hand. I imagine you would have worked out a route, combining city and countryside. Turn the key to let the Aurelio Lampredi-designed twin-cam turbo come to life and you will immediately hear the sweet purr and whine of this engine. I let the oil in mine warm up a little, but you may wish to  slot the gearlever into first immediately; a decisive click, muted, but with enough expression to give an impression of a rifle bolt smoothly slotting in place.

This is how Lancia feels

Minutes into your drive, you will immediately sense from the base of your seat the perfect balance of this car and notice too, the steering wheel, a tactile delight, delicately writhing between your fingers as you begin to press on and sense the turbocharged engine take its stride from 3000rpm to its 6200rpm, the rear of the car squatting down as you surge from 0-60mph in 5.7 seconds.

Along a narrow winding country road, the car will remain absolutely stable, balanced and pivoting around you. You will feel the perfectly judged damping, the car able to soak up undulations foursquare and utterly unflappable, yet maintaining a level of feedback which is extraordinary. As you will take a slow corner fast, the car will speak to you in greater volumes; the steering wheel making you feel the quality of the tarmac through the tips of your fingers as it loads up perfectly whilst the tyres grip harder, encouraging you to take the next corner, faster, harder and with more confidence, with time, allowing you to take advantage of the turbo boost to catapult you out of corners ferociously. There will be moments with your heart in your mouth, speechless and with a broad grin at what you were able to achieve with this car.

Whilst driving back through city streets, people will stop, look at your car, smile and gesture positively. Some may even approach you, greet you, expressing their desire and admiration for your ‘Queen’ and showing you respect for owning one of the greatest hot hatches of all time. They will crowd around the car, take photographs, ask you questions about what it is to own and drive what is arguably one of the most impressive mechanically engineered modern cars of all time.

 

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Every time I drive this car, responses like these follow. The Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 2 may represent the culmination of all what Lancia stood for; style, engineering innovation and excellence, heritage and motorsport success, all rolled up in one complete package, but it is not the only example to be revered, need I mention the Aurelia and the Stratos?

Lancia: a plea

Mr Marchionne, the Lancia brand remains strong in my opinion and the opinion of thousands of members of owner clubs from the USA, to Europe, Asia to New Zealand. As someone who once advocated in a motoring forum for the consolidation of Ferrari Maserati and Alfa Romeo to share resources to help bring the latter two brands back into the global arena, and I am pleased to see this being realised.

The same could be achieved in respect of Lancia. During the 2007 season, the cumulative worldwide TV audience for ISC's World Rally Championship programming was 816 million. The programming was available in over 180 countries, and was broadcast on over 250 different TV channels. Moreover, with the WRC attracting participants to use cars like Porsche and Lotus, not to mention the fact Hyundai, Proton, Nissan, Subaru and Mitsubishi,  are all reportedly considering their future rally activities,  I anticipate this sport may well become even more popular; an opportune moment to re-introduce Lancia, the Legend back into global motorsport.
The motoring world has not forgotten Lancia and if successfully reintroduced, the world would be richer for having it back, perhaps with limited exclusive numbers of sports cars that can be sold to those who know and understand the value of this brand.

Please do not let this brand be consigned to history, but allow a select few within the fiat group to embrace its values and produce once again, cars that are loved, revered and respected by motoring enthusiasts.

Yours sincerely,
Corran Helme

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/features/opinion/car-magazine-readers/why-lancia-must-be-given-a-new-lease-of-life-an-open-letter-to-sergio-marchionne/

Lancia at the 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show

Lancia at the 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show

·      World preview of the New Ypsilon, renewed according to new fashion and design trends. Completely new interiors while certain style details on the exterior give it greater personality.

·      The line-up features three versions - Silver, Gold and Platinum -and five engine types, all Euro 6 (diesel, petrol, LPG and methane) combined with manual or automatic transmission according to the versions.

·      Making its debut is the innovative Uconnect^TM system that keeps you connected, also with LIVE services.

·      On sale from September, the New Ypsilon aims to consolidate the success of the Lancia Fashion City Car of which over 2.7 million have been sold across Europe since 1985.

Appearing at an international show for the first time, the New Ypsilon previews at the Frankfurt showcase. Five examples of the "Fashion City Car" will be exhibited, representing the various styles of the vehicle, renewed in its details to reaffirm its status as "trendsetter". Brand new exteriors and interiors, as well as stellar, ecological Euro 6 engine types.

On sale from September across the main European markets, the New Ypsilon is the fifth generation of a best-seller which has revolutionised the city-car concept by taking it to a higher level of style and elegance and seduced those looking for originality and character, technology and elegance, quality and innovation. Over 2.7 million have been sold across Europe since 1985.

Its success has lied in its capacity to evolve over the last thirty years to become the Lancia Fashion City Car. Its merit also lies in the large number of special series that have continuously updated the Lancia city car over the years, sealing a prestigious partnership or particular technological or stylistic connotation.

For this important world preview, five seductive examples of the New Ypsilon are presented at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. The stand-out is the Platinum version with its unique "Blu di Blu" livery and its black leather and Dinamica® interior. It fits new 16" two-colour alloy rims, with diamond and burnished effect, and comes equipped with a 95 hp 1.3 Multijet engine.

The new model boasts a unique kaleidoscope of refined colours and materials, like "Cipria Glam" paintwork with black leather and dove grey Dinamica® interiors fitting a 69 hp 1.2 petrol engine. The same engine is fitted on the Silver trim level, the young, entry-level version which opens the doors to the Ypsilon world, in a subtle "Khaki grey" tone.

Completing the show is the New Ypsilon Gold, with two versions that show off the new 15" alloy rims, with a streamline design clearly inspired by the "Y" shape logo. These are a 95 hp 1.3 Multijet with a new "Ivory chic" pastel body and an 80 hp 0.9 Twinair Turbo Methane/Petrol with a three-coat "Gelato White" metallic paint body. Both have new velvet interiors - sienna the first and black the second.

The New Ypsilon models on the Lancia stand are further embellished by Mopar accessories, for that final touch of elegance and personality.

All the cars come with exclusive floor mats and for the Platinum version with its unique “Blu di Blu” livery, there are special chrome caps for the rear view mirrors, emphasising the car from the front. Lastly, the Ypsilon logo makes the chromed tyre valves even more original, and the door heel guards are in glossy black.

The urban panorama is the real terrain of choice for the New Ypsilon, and the Lancia stand evokes this with its modern, elegant staging. The vehicles are framed on a stage boasting a back-lit glass wall and a large LED screen, and arranged between high pillars, for an ideal skyline. In particular, the refined materials which characterise the New Ypsilon are perceptible, to the eye and to the touch, on pillars covered in black fabric and sienna velvet, and on the curved white eco-leather panel that encircles the stand.

The Frankfurt International Motor Show is also an opportunity to admire up close the exclusive merchandising collection dedicated to the New Ypsilon, which will be on display in an area of the stand together with exclusive accessories created in collaboration with Mopar, the reference brand for services, Customer Care, original parts and accessories for FCA brands. More in detail, the apparel and merchandising dedicated to the New Ypsilon are specifically created by the Lancia Style Centre to satisfy the needs of motorists who want to be fashionable, elegant and original. The many products include women's sweatshirts and t-shirt, a bracelet with the Y logo, an iPad holder and a pen with built-in USB flash drive. The latter two accessories pick up the specific graphic solutions of the new Lancia.

Finally, through brochures and dedicated material at the stand, visitors can learn more about the products of FCA Bank, a financing company specialised in the automotive sector. The company operates on the main European markets and in Germany with FCA Bank Deutschland GmbH with a solemission: to support automotive sales for all FCA brands by offering innovative financial products complete with added-value services dedicated to the dealer network, private customers and companies.

World preview of the New Ypsilon :

Perfect combination of elegance and manoeuvrability on four wheels, a car in which form and functionality go hand-in-hand, and an anti-conformist model which boldly expresses its own personality: these are the features which have made Ypsilon a proven success for four generations with 2.7 million sold across Europe.

Today the baton passes to the New Lancia Ypsilon that, to continue to be one of the cars preferred by women, undergoes a renewal becoming even more elegant and functional as well as offering precise details, refined materials, and an attention to design typical of Lancia, and apparent in all three of the versions available at the time of launch: Silver, Gold and Platinum.

On sale from September across the main European markets, the New Ypsilon can be equipped with two petrol engines, a 69 hp 1.2 with manual gearbox or 85 hp 0.9 TwinAir Turbo combined with semi-automatic transmission. Alternatively, the 95 hp 1.3 Multijet diesel, eco-friendly and fuel-efficient (just 95 g/km of CO₂), express the best of today's engineering in the field of small turbo diesels. Completing the range are the bi-fuel Ecochic versions for cost-effective running and high range: the 69 hp 1.2 LPG/Petrol (110 g/km of CO₂) and the 80 hp two-cylinder 0.9 TwinAir Turbo Methane/Petrol which guarantees low emissions (86 g/km of CO₂) and remarkably brilliant performance. The engine types, all Euro 6, are high performing but offer contained consumption and are environmentally friendly thanks to the Ecochic Turbo Methane and LPG range.

External design: a daily fashion show through the city streets:

The New Ypsilon retains its qualities of compactness and versatility. It has five doors and compact dimensions, 384 cm in length, 168 wide, 152 high, with 239 cm wheelbase. These features make it ideal for urban use.The car boasts a new design that gives it a fresh, modern appearance that nevertheless remains faithful to its character and uniqueness. The style of the exteriors, always a key reason for purchasing the model, has been reinterpreted by designers at the Lancia Style Centre to give the car a fresher, harmonious look by emphasising the horizontal lines. In this manner, it is even more captivating, balanced and full of character while remaining compact and practical to be ideal in city traffic.

Specifically, the new front grill has a honeycomb structure and its upper profile adopts the colour of the chassis, while the lower one is chrome-coated. The Lancia shield is now subtly supported by the grill itself, that underlines its lower profile, giving it a prominent position. Even the bumper presents the same pattern, underlined with a chrome insert. The overall optical effect is one of greater width that accentuates its personality on the road.

The insert in the lower part of the rear bumper now takes on the colour of the chassis: a simple modification for a great result in terms of style. With this trick, the rear end appears even more streamline and elegant.

The colour palette is also renewed, with two new tones in addition to the three pastel shades, six metallic/metal-flake colours and three-coat white. There is delicate "Chic Ivory" that, refined and fresh at the same times, fully expresses the Ypsilon spirit, and the elegant "Blu di Blu": a colour that reinterprets the historic livery of the brand with character and elegance.

Elegance and functionality in the new vehicle:

The interiors of the New Ypsilon have been carefully updated, to meet usage needs while also respecting the latest trends in terms of colours and materials, and are the result of careful research into the colours, material selection and attention to detail. New fabrics have been used for the upholstery, while the seats and dash are created with new technologies.

In the Silver version, upholstery is in printed fabric with "dégradé" motif, available in the black and grey combination matched with the new grey dash or in black and blue matched with the new blue dash. The new texture of the dash, matched to the interior, transmits a sense of importance and gives the overall interior a more marked touch of glamour. A modern space that exploits the most innovative moulding technologies, dedicated to young customers looking for an elegant, fashionable car that is manoeuvrable and economically accessible but, at the same time, boasts a strong personality.

The Gold version has fabric and velvet interiors which are extremely soft and pleasant to the touch. The irregular geometric chevron motif which adorns the seat backs and cushions is created using a modern type of velvet, while the uniformity of the dash is ensured by its silky surface that embellishes the entire passenger compartment. Created for young, modern women who want to charm, two colour combinations are available for the interiors, both with cream inserts: the first solution features sienna and black combined with a sienna dashboard, while the second has black interiors and black dashboard.

The Dinamica® fabric combined with leather is the key element of the Platinum version. The geometric pattern embellished with contrasting stitching conveys the impression of being in a cosily comfortable and elegant lounge; matched with the black leather, along the sides of the seats and on the dash, it gives a more refined overall look. Two variants of these interiors are available: black leather and black Dinamica® or black leather and dove grey Dinamica®. Whatever the choice, the colour combinations are perfect for demanding women who understand the importance of details.

The instrument panels are also new, for more immediate reading, as is the gear stick knob, now more precious and ergonomic. The internal comfort has been improved, particularly thanks to the completely redesigned central tunnel that, together with the new glove boxes, has internal capacity increased to 3 litres, injecting the "Fashion City Car" with greater versatility.

Another key innovation is Uconnect^TM, the new infotainment system, standard with all versions starting from Gold, which allows the multimedia devices to be managed via a combination of the 5" touchscreen, steering wheel controls and user-friendly graphics. From the radio to the main multimedia support systems which can be connected via USB port, Aux-in connector or Bluetooth audio streaming.

The new infotainment system provides a wide range of functions, including Bluetooth hands-free system, voice recognition, function for reading text messages received on compatible telephones using “text to speech” technology. Finally, DAB digital radio is available on demand.

Latest generation infotainment with the Uconnect^TM system:

Uconnect™ LIVE services are now debuting in the New Ypsilon. The Uconnect™ LIVE app can be downloaded to smartphones from Apple Store or Google Play Store. As soon as the smartphone is connected to the car, numerous apps can be viewed and checked via the touch screen of the Uconnect^TM system. The apps have be redesigned and adapted for use while driving to keep concentrated on the road. Availability of Uconnect™ LIVE will be gradually extended across Europe.

Uconnect™ LIVE provides direct access, via the touch screen, to Tuneln internet radio, with more than 100,000 international stations; Deezer Internet music, which offers more than 35 million tracks for Deezer Premium users; Reuters, to keep updated on world news; Facebook and Twitter, to keep in touch with your friends. Finally, it can also be used to access eco:Drive, the award winning driving style app which allows to slash fuel consumption by up to 16% and contributes to reducing CO₂ emissions by providing driving tips in real time.

Uconnect™ LIVE connects directly to my:Car with real time warnings, service deadline memos and an interactive owner handbook to manage car maintenance as best as possible. Furthermore, when a smartphone is connected via Bluetooth, the most important warnings are transferred to the Uconnect™ LIVE personal account to make servicing easy as never before. Finally, the “FIND MyCar” function allows to record where the car is parked on a smartphone to locate it again easily using satellite data.

Uconnect™ LIVE with TomTom LIVE services:

Finally, Uconnect™ 5” Radio Nav LIVE with integrated TomTom 2.5D navigator and voice controls is available on demand. Navigating even the most complicated crossroads and junctions is easy with powerful features like the advanced lane indicator. Additionally, the TomTom IQ Routes® function is the most simple way to calculate the fastest route based on real clocked average speeds. Last but not least, drivers can travel in complete safety by receiving "turn by turn" instructions on the instrument panel when other functions are active on the radio.

Uconnect™ 5’’ Radio Nav LIVE includes TomTom Live services with voice commands and high quality traffic information, making every journey more efficient thanks to the Uconnect LIVE app.

Those driving a New Ypsilon can now experience the TomTom connected navigation experience, the world's greatest source of traffic information. Uconnect^TM supplies faster routes and the most precise estimates of arrival time, and as well as real time information on traffic conditions, users also benefit from information on fixed and mobile speed camera locations where available and real time weather conditions. Finally, with TomTom Search & Go users can run searches by category or type, like petrol stations or supermarkets, and be directed there.

Turin, 15 September 2015

Lancia Ypsilon 2015 facelift

Probabilmente non se lo aspettava nessuno e invece, puntuale a quattro anni dal debutto, arriva il facelift per la piccola torinese. Le modifiche principali riguarderanno soprattutto l’anteriore, dove ci si aspetta una calandra di nuovo disegno (spariscono le barrette orizzontali). Di nuovo disegno saranno anche i due paraurti. Internamente debutterà il sistema uConnect, come sugli ultimi modelli di casa FCA . Rimarrà pressoché invariata la gamma motori: le novità potrebbero essere un 1.4 Turbo per la versione HF, da noi sorpresa nel marzo dello scorso anno e il bicilindrico TwinAir da 105 CV, già montato sulla 500. Ci si aspettano poi, modifiche alle dotazioni e una rinnovata gamma di colori per l’esterno. Il 2015 sarà un anno importante per la Ypsilon: cade infatti il trentesimo anniversario del modello (per i più giovani, ricordiamo che debuttò nel marzo del 1985 come Autobianchi Y10)…e allora quale miglior data per farla debuttare?

Here is the facelift for the Ypsilon. The differences are mainly concentrated in the front, with a redesigned grille and a redesigned bumper. The interiors will adopt the uConnect system. The engines will be similar to the actual ones, except for the 1.4 T (we shot the HF some times ago) and the 0.9 TwinAir 105HP, already available on the Fiat 500. The 2015 will be an important year for the Ypsilon: it is the thirtieth anniversary of the model (for the younger, we would like to remember that debuted in March 1985 as Autobianchi / Lancia Y10) … and then what better date to make her debut?


http://icsphotography.it/2015/01/lancia-ypsilon-arriva-il-facelift/

Tutte le Auto dei Presidenti - Lancia models

Maserati Quattroporte III - 1983 bis 1985

Ich stand auf der Classic Expo 2014 in Salzburg vor dem Stand von Gilena und studierte das ca. 15 m lange Angebot des renommierten italienischen Buchhändlers. Fokus auf Lancia, weil es in Italien Literatur gibt, die kaum ins Ausland kommt. Nichts gefunden, was ich nicht schon in meiner Bibliothek habe.*) Aber halt! Ganz oben auf der Galerie ein Buch mit einer Flaminia auf dem Titelbild und dem gelben Hinweiszettel in perfektem Italienisch: NEW!

 

24 x 33 cm groß, eine Flaminia vor einem Palast mit italienischer Fahne, Standarten an den vorderen Kotflügel – muss wohl die „Presidenziale“ sein, von der man in der Literatur nur unscharfe s/w-Fotos findet. Das schwere Buch von der Galerie gestemmt, kurz hineingeschaut und sofort gekauft:
Diese kurze Buchbesprechung ist bewusst in der Rubrik Motoring Art platziert, weil Thema und Aufmachung über reine Technik hinausgehen. Der Autor Antonio Romano hat mit/für das “Segretariato Generale della Presidenza della Repubblica” und dessen Archivo Storicho einen Prachtband gestaltet, der auf 364 Seiten die Präsidentenfahrzeuge der Republik Italien nach dem 2. Weltkrieg präsentiert. Hiefür nutze er die Dokumente und Fotos aus vielen italienischen Archiven: der Präsidentenkanzlei, der Deputiertenkammer, des Senats, des Automobilmuseums Turin, Pininfarina und viele Privatsammlungen. Richtig, von Lancia ist (natürlich) nichts dabei. Obwohl Lancia mit der Flaminia 1957 bis zum Thema 2012 zehn der Präsidentenlimousinen stellte.

Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 - 1993 bis 1999



Nach den Vorworten der leitenden Herren der Präsidentenkanzlei, des Archivs und des Museums Turin werden die Anforderungen an eine Präsidentenlimousine, Garage und Werkstätte gezeigt. In chronologischer Reihenfolge werden mit großen, ganzseitigen Fotos – ab 1957 in Farbe – die Fahrzeuge im Detail (Innenraum) und im Einsatz bei offiziellen Anlässen gezeigt. Fast alle Limousinen wurden für die Dokumentation im Hof des Quirinalpalastes aufgestellt und  auch in Einzelfotos vor dem imposanten Hintergrund fotografiert.
Der „Kampf“ um die Präsidentenlimousine war zu Beginn etwas bunter, weil es noch mehrere italienische Hersteller gab, bis schließlich FIAT „Mutter“ aller möglichen Hersteller wurde und die Produktportfolios der Töchter kaum noch Alternativen boten. Kurz noch die Liste der Marken und Typen:
1946 – Fiat 2800 Torpedo – 1957 Lancia Flaminia – 1961 Lancia Flaminia 335 – 1971 Fiat 130 – 1975 Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina – 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 – 1983 Maserati Quattrporte III – 1985 Lancia Thema – 1987 Lancia Thema 8.32 – 1989 Lancia Thema 2.8 V6 Limousine – 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 – 1993 Lancia Thema 3.0 V6 Limousine – 1999 Lancia K Limousine – 2003 Lancia Thesis Limousine – 2004 Lancia Thesis – 2004 Maserati Quattroporte – 2012 Lancia Thema („Chrysler“).

 
Lancia Thema - ab 2012


Das große Format des Buches erlaubt kein schnödes Scannen der Fotos, bestenfalls Ausschnitte sind möglich. Das Buch erhalten Sie im qualifizierten Buchhandel, derzeit sicher bei Gilena – www.gilena.it um 45,00 € + Versandspesen. Oder direkt beim Verlag www.gangemieditore.it
Antonio Romano, Tutte le Auto dei Presidenti, Gangemi Editore, Rom, 2014, ISBN: 978-88-492-2626-3

E. Marquart / 11.2014

Lancia Flaminia 335 - 1961 bis 1971

*) Natürlich habe ich nicht die komplette Lancia-Literatur in meiner Bibliothek, sondern nur unvollständig die ab 1995 verfügbare über die Fahrzeuge der 1960er- und 1970er-Jahre.

http://www.lancianews.com/main.php?id=681&cat=Motoring%20Art 

 

The new Lancia Delta Integrale 2015 ???

http://www.autoedizione.nl/nieuwe-lancia-delta-integrale-2015/

Nieuwe Lancia Delta Integrale in 2015?

Komt de Lancia Delta binnenkort terug zoals ie ooit was? Volgens een zeer opmerkelijk geluid uit Italië is dit wel degelijk het geval en wel eind 2015. Lange tijd stond deze datum inderdaad in de agenda van Sergio Marchionne, zelf bezitter van een klassieke HF Integrale. Als opvolger voor de veel ruimere hatchback uit 2008, stond tot vorig jaar een variant op de planning op het Compact US Wide platform dat ook voor de Dodge Dart en de Chrysler 200 is gebruikt. Maar omdat vervolgens is besloten om het oude merk (dat volledig afhankelijk is van de Europese markt) op een zeer laag pitje te zetten, verwacht niemand meer dat dit project nog in leven is. Dat terwijl Marchionne wel degelijk ooit heeft bevestigd dat het project waar tevens ook een hatchback voor Chrysler uit voort zal vloeien (de 100), in een vergevorderd stadium is en alleen wacht op groen licht.

De dichte mist die rond Lancia in korte tijd is opgetrokken heeft waarschijnlijk alles te maken met het feit dat FCA Lancia om tactische redenen eerst vooral heeft willen laten terugtrekken van het internationale toneel. Lancia kan volgens Marchionne met de huidige middelen nooit rendabel worden gemaakt op Europees niveau zonder enorme verliezen te lijden. Naast de financiële beperkingen is er ook nog het probleem van de status van grote onbekende onder het publiek boven de Alpen. En hoe kun je een merk dan beter laten ‘verdwijnen’ dan door te stellen dat er voortaan alleen nog een kleine vijfdeurs stadsauto in de handel zal blijven op het schiereiland. Dat men Lancia niet wil laten doodbloeden weten we echter sinds vorige week, toen Altavilla te kennen gaf dat voor de lokale markt nieuwe investeringen kunnen worden verwacht.






Dan de verrassing; Volgens een kort recent interview met Alfredo Cazzola, organisator van de nieuwe (uitgestelde) autosalon in Milaan, zal volgend jaar het evenement alsnog doorgaan en grijpt FCA de nationale gelegenheid aan om een nieuwe Lancia Delta in concept gedaante te onthullen. Het zou om een vierwielaangedreven model gaan, zoals de meervoudig Rally-kampioen uit de jaren ’80 en ’90. Cazzola wil met deze opvallende uitspraak geruchten ontkrachten dat de nieuwe salon niet alleen is uitgesteld maar ook van de baan zou zijn. De autosalon in het beurscomplex te Rho zal nu tijdens de internationale Expo gehouden worden, aldus de organisator.

Als dit waar is, wil dit zeggen dat FCA voor Lancia duidelijk een belangrijke rol op de lokale markt ziet weggelegd. Omdat dit niet zonder risico is, zet men mogelijk in op het belangrijkste sentiment dat onder het (mannelijke) publiek nog springlevend is als het om het merk uit Chivasso gaat, namelijk de Lancia Delta HF Integrale. De infrastructurele middelen zijn natuurlijk inmiddels in huis (bijvoorbeeld de basis van de Chinese Fiat Ottimo) en alleen al een aankondiging van de reïncarnatie van deze icoon kan het publiek vast opwarmen om weer te dromen van een Lancia op de oprit. Wie weet is dat dus ook de strategie van Marchionne en kan er over een paar jaar bij succes ook weer over de bergen van Piemonte heen worden gekeken. Het weer sportiever maken van Lancia, wat al enige tijd in de lijn van onze verwachtingen lag, past overigens ook precies in dit gerucht dat er weer een Delta Integrale aan zit te komen. Een terugkeer in de Rally-sport zal het merk uiteraard helemaal het charisma leveren dat door een breed publiek gewaardeerd zal worden, al zal dit voor 2018 waarschijnlijk niet eens serieus overwogen worden.

Lancia Ypsilon ELLE stars at ‘Artissima 2014’

• Lancia is Partner to the international contemporary art event, running at the Oval in Turin from 7 to 9 November and hosting 194 galleries from 34 different countries.
• Lancia and Artissima are two congruous brands that explore the most modern confines of Design, Art and Style, seeking forms and trends which are contemporary and innovative.
• Lancia's partnership is part of a wider project which, for more than four years, has seen the brand at the side of young creatives. The international web magazine www.LanciaTrendVisions.com was created for them. This talent scouting laboratory is dedicated to those seeking new trends in fashion, design, lifestyle, photography, art and architecture.
• A fleet of Lancia's is available to the organisers, for an exclusive "VIP Courtesy Car" service.
• On display in a dedicated area is the new Lancia Ypsilon ELLE, the top-of-the-range version that has been on sale for just a few weeks. The special series results from the renewed partnership with Elle magazine, the point of reference for women who want to know about fashion, style and wellbeing, as well as new trends, in advance.

For the first time, the Lancia brand is Partner to "Artissima", the International Contemporary Art Event, in its 21st edition, running in Turin from 7 to 9 November. Hosted in the Oval (Lingotto Fiere) and under the artistic direction of Sarah Cosulich Canarutto, the prestigious exhibition incorporates 194 galleries (137 foreign and 57 Italian), including today's most contemporary names and those of greatest interest to the international art market, from 34 different countries, 9 of which are new additions with respect to the Fair's last edition.

"Artissima 2014" thus provides a distinguished insight into the finest research in the field of the visual arts and an unmissable cultural event for professionals, collectors and art lovers alike. By no means could Lancia pass up this internationally unique kaleidoscope of colours and materials, confirming its attention to the world of Art and Design, a communications "territory" in which it is visibly in its element. This is amply demonstrated by LanciaTrendVisions.com, the talent scouting site which has offered visibility to emerging creatives since 2010. On the one hand, it offers a daily selection of new works by young talents and on the other it hosts editorials and interviews with established and emerging creatives, in an active and engaging dialogue.

For "Artissima 2014", the Brand is providing the organisers with a fleet of Lancia cars for an exclusive 'VIP Courtesy Car' service.

There will be a Lancia area inside the Oval in Turin where the public can admire an example of the new Ypsilon ELLE recently presented at the Paris motor show, the special series that results from the renewed partnership with Elle magazine, the point of reference for women who want to know about fashion, style and wellbeing, as well as new trends, in advance.

 The new "ELLE" edition offers paints, materials and exclusive finishes in line with the car's fashion DNA. It represents the top of the model range and presents the brand's distinguishing marks in a contemporary vein. For example, the introduction of three new colours created to show off the refines lines and distinctive personality of the Ypsilon: Glam Powder Pink conceived by the Centro Stile Lancia exclusively for the model, Glacè White and the must-have two-tone combination, in which Glam Powder Pink is sharply and elegantly set off by the contrasting Vulcano Black roof. This is all embellished by the dark chrome finishes - on grille, fog light frame and handles - to the body-coloured mirrors and the 15" diamond-finish or 16" Powder Pink diamond-finish alloy wheels. Standing out on the pillars are the "ELLE" logo in dark chrome and the exclusive Houndstooth graphics, which provide a contemporary take on a style classic.

This strong personality is also found inside, as demonstrated by the specific upholstery of the seats with cushion and backrest in black Alcantara with electro-welded ELLE graphics and Powder Pink leather bands with black stitching. The same Powder Pink also features on the door panels, the dashboard fascia and the mat edges. In a flawless colour combination, black leather with Powder Pink stitching elegantly covers the steering wheel and gear knob. Even more exclusive detailing comes in the front Alcantara headrests customised with the ELLE logo and the Glam Powder Pink key cover with ELLE logo.

The return of Alcantara to the range is worthy of note. This great "classic" of contemporary Lancia elegance made its début back in 1984 on the flagship Thema and went on to appear in all four generations of the Ypsilon. Moreover, Lancia, Alcantara and the Milan Polytechnic collaborated to create an exclusive collection of Alcantara fashion accessories dedicated to the Ypsilon ELLE, by two young designers - Valentina Bruzzi and Alan della Noce - who teach the Fashion Design degree course. This is genuine and captivating jewellery, thanks to the extreme versatility of this high-quality material, paying homage to the first buyers of the special series in Lancia dealerships, as well as being a way to reinforce the link between the Ypsilon, its target and its natural context, the world of style and beauty.

Turin, 21 October 2014

Lancia newsletter official

Oficial: Planul Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles pe următorii 5 ani

Noua companie Fiat Chrysler, născută prin fuziunea celor doi producători auto, sub conducerea lui Sergio Marchionne, a dezvăluit mult-aşteptatul său plan pe următorii cinci ani.

Fiat Chrysler pariază pe extinderea masivă a brandurilor Alfa Romeo, Jeep şi Maserati pentru tranformarea sa într-un producător auto global de primă mână în următorii cinci ani.

Noua companie ce a luat fiinţă prin fuzionarea celor două grupuri auto – Fiat şi Chrysler – au oferit primele detalii ale mult-aşteptatului său plan de afaceri pentru următorii cinci ani, în încercarea de a micşora distanţa faţă de liderii industriei Volkswagen şi Toyota.

„Astăzi este mult mai mult decât un nou capitol. Scriem o întreagă nouă carte”, a declarat directorul executiv Sergio Marchonne în timpul prezentării de la Detroit.

Iată principalele aspecte ale noului plan al Fiat Chrysler Automobiles:

Pentru marca Jeep:

- vânzările globale ale Jeep vor creşte la 1,9 milioane de vehicule până în 2018, de la 732.000 în 2013.
- compania spune că este pe drumul cel bun în atingerea ţintei de 1 milion de vehicule Jeep vândute în acest an
- uzinele Jeep vor ajunge la un număr de 10 în şase ţări, inclusiv Brazilia şi China, faţă de doar 4 uzine în SUA la momentul actual

Pentru marca Chrysler:

- vânzările Chrysler vor creşte la 800.000 vehicule până în 2018, de la 350.000 unităţi la momentul actual

Fiat Chrysler în America de Nord:

- Fiat Chrysler anticipează că vânzările totale ale grupului în America de Nord vor ajunge la 3,1 milioane de vehicule până în 2018, de la 2,1 milioane în 2013

Marca Dodge:
- vânzările în SUA vor creşte la 600.000 maşini până în 2018, de la 596.300 în 2013.

Pentru marca Fiat:

- vânzările globale ale Fiat vor creşte la 1,9 milioane de vehicule în următorii cinci ani, de la 1,5 milioane în 2013
- cea mai mare creştere se va înregistra în regiunea Asia-Pacific
- Fiat Chrysler vede operaţiunile sale din regiunea EMEA să exporte circa 40% din producţie până în 2018
- vânzările din regiunea EMEA sunt aşteptate să rămână constante între 2013 şi 2018, la circa 700.000 vehicule.
- în America Latină este un singur obiectiv: să rămână în top în Brazilia.

Pentru marca Alfa Romeo:

- Alfa Romeo are o ţintă de vânzări de 400.000 vehicule până în 2018, de la 74.000 în 2013
- compania va investi 5 milarde de euro în următorii cinci ani pentru dezvoltarea brantului
- Alfa Romeo va introduce 8 noi modele între 2015-2018
- compania se aşteaptă la vânzări de 150.000 vehicule în America de Nord până în 2018, pornind de la zero la momentul actual.

Pentru marca Maserati:

- Maserati are o ţintă de vânzări de 75.000 unităţi până în 2018, de la 15.400 în 2013
- Maserati trebuie să ajungă la o profitabilitate de două cifre în perioada 2014-2018.

Pentru marca Ferrari:

- Marchionne a precizat că Ferrari nu este de vânzare
- compania plănuieşte să menţină producţia la 7.000 unităţi pentru a păstra „unicitatea şi exclusivitatea brandului”.  

http://www.informatiiauto.ro/oficial-planul-fiat-chrysler-pe-urmatorii-5-ani-sid13966.html

PS1 - dupa cum stiti, la Ferrari vrea acuma sa vanda 10.000 buc/an

PS2 - legat de LANCIA, va ramane pana in 2018 cu un sigur model, Ypsilon, apoi sunt sanse mari sa dispara ca brand.

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Dar nu voi lasa asa ceva sa se intampla.

Amanunte in urmatorul material.

Vanzari LANCIA in Europa in primele 6-7 luni din 2014

De la iesenii mei de pe www.club7hills.ro , am alat de un site cu stiri intersante, vanzari in prima jumatate al lui 2014:

European sales 2014 first half Premium large car segment

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Sales of premium large cars are up 6% in the first six months of 2014, and we have a neck-to-neck race for the victory in the segment: While sales of the leading BMW 5-series remain flat, the chasing Mercedes-Benz E-Class has gained 10% to bring it within 300 units of the 5-series. In fact, the E-Class has outsold its rival every month since March, with the exception of June, when the 5-series beat it by a single unit: 9.117 vs 9.116.
Mercedes-Benz has called the update of its E-Class last year its most expensive midcycle facelift of any model ever, and it seems to be paying off. If the E manages to take over the segment crown by the end of this year, it will be the first time to do so since 2010 and only the third time in the last ten years, while the 5-series had never beat its main rival before 2005.
The Audi A6 remains almost flat as well, firmly in third place but at a distance of already more than 10.000 units behind its two rivals, which the previous generation managed to beat three years in a row, from 2005 to 2007. The current generation has only managed a single second place, in 2012, by a margin of just 700 sales.



Behind the traditional top-3, the Volvo V70 is making an impressive run for such an old design, which has received only minor exterior updates last year. Still, an increase of 18% leaves its far off the sales figures the previous model managed in the early 2000’s, when it sold between 70.000 and 90.000 units annually.
The Jaguar XF remains flat in fifth place, down just 2% on its record year of 2013. Considering the XF’s had a better second quarter than last year, it may set a new annual sales record for the second year running.
The Tesla Model S has slowed down a bit, selling about 2.400 of its full-electric sports sedans in the second quarter, while it racked up 3.000 sales of it in the first quarter. This has enabled the Mercedes-Benz CLS to reclaim the sixth position, despite sales down 30% on last year.
The Maserati Ghibli continues its impressive performance, improving on its already brilliant first quarter and selling more than 400 monthly units for the first time in June. The Italian sports sedan is firmly in tenth place and has no intentions to give up that position.

	PREMIUM LARGE CAR
		2014-H1	2013-H1	Change
1.	BMW 5-series	54.833	54.917	0%
2.	Mercedes-Benz E-Class	54.565	49.740	10%
3.	Audi A6/S6/RS6/Allroad	43.571	43.174	1%
4.	Volvo V70/XC70	23.262	19.661	18%
5.	Jaguar XF	11.159	11.342	-2%
6.	Mercedes-Benz CLS	5.698	8.150	-30%
7.	Tesla Model S	5.425	5	-
8.	BMW 6-series	4.592	4.642	-1%
9.	Audi A7/S7/RS7	4.567	5.044	-9%
10.	Maserati Ghibli	2.312	0	new
11.	Volvo S80	1.650	1.681	-2%
12.	Lexus GS	1.231	1.159	6%
13.	Lancia Thema/Chrysler 300C	259	1.425	-82%
14.	Infiniti Q70/M	56	209	-73%
	Segment total	213.184	201.180	6%

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European sales 2014 first half Small MPV segment

The small MPV segment’s growth of 10% in the first quarter has slowed down slightly in the second quarter, as first half 2014 sales are still up an impressive 8%. And the difference between success and failure has grown, as only two models show significant gains, while all other models either remain virtually flat or lose sales.

The Ford B-Max held on to its lead in the first half of 2013, until the Fiat 500L took over and never looked back. In the second quarter of 2014, the 500L even outsold the B-Max by a 2-to-1 ratio. Then the new generation Nissan Note outsold the little Ford for the first time last December and has done so every month since, to jump into the segment’s second place, from sixth last year. The B-Max is now under threat to lose out of the podium by the Opel/Vauxhall Meriva, with less than 50 units between them after the Meriva outsold the Romanian-built Ford in each of the last 3 months.

The Meriva has passed the Citroën C3 Picasso in the second quarter as well, but the rest of the segment remains relatively stable ranking-wise. All other models are down at least 12% with the only exception of the Skoda Roomster, down just 1% and therefore closing in on the Kia Venga.



As manufacturers are focusing their development efforts to the even faster growing small crossover segment, not much news is expected for the rest of the year. All models outside the top-9 are already out of showrooms or will be soon. The Ford Fusion and Renault Modus have been replaced by crossovers: respectively the Ecosport and Captur, while the Lancia Musa and Subaru Trezia won’t get a replacement. Amazingly, Toyota has updated the Verso-S slightly this year, even though the model’s sales would justify either axing the model or replacing it by something more competitive.

	SMALL MPV
		2014-H1	2013-H1	Change
1.	Fiat 500L	56.589	37.161	52%
2.	Nissan Note	37.758	15.433	145%
3.	Ford B-Max	31.520	38.606	-18%
4.	Opel/Vauxhall Meriva	31.472	30.767	2%
5.	Citroën C3 Picasso	30.323	34.581	-12%
6.	Hyundai ix20	19.612	22.311	-12%
7.	Kia Venga	13.811	16.937	-18%
8.	Skoda Roomster	13.797	13.961	-1%
9.	Toyota Verso-S	3.476	4.910	-29%
10.	Subaru Trezia	215	872	-75%
11.	Ford Fusion	20	31	-35%
12.	Lancia Musa	8	1.112	-99%
13.	Renault (Grand) Modus	6	4.736	-100%
	Segment total	238.608	221.430	8%

Click on any model to see its annual sales from 2000-2013 and monthly sales in 2012 and 2013, or use the dropdown menu in the top right of this site.

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European sales 2014 first half Large MPV segment

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The large MPV segment in Europe has returned from its artificially high growth rate of 35% in the first quarter of 2014, which was due to sell-out pricing of the outgoing models of the Ford S-Max and Galaxy. In the second quarter, large MPV sales were down almost 7%, leading to a first half increase of 9%.
The S-Max enjoyed only two quarters in the lead of the segment, the fourth quarter of 2013 and the first quarter of 2014, until the Volkswagen Sharan struck back in the second quarter of this year, its 6% increase was enough to give it the edge over the S-Max in the first half.
Similarly, the Sharan’s sibling Seat Alhambra was outsold by the Galaxy in the fourth quarter of last year and had that model breathing down its neck in the first quarter of this year. In the second quarter, the Alhambra took some distance, as Ford’s sell-out pricing was apparently reduced.



Production of the two Fords will continue at full pace in the factory in Belgium until the end of 2014, when production of the next generations will start in Spain. It will be interesting to see if they can make another last comeback in one or both of the next quarters or if the Sharan can enjoy a second year in a row as the segment leader. With the new generation Fords arriving next year, they are likely the S-Max is likely to take back the crown in 2015.
Behind these four, which combined take about 86% of the segment, the Renault Espace is desperately awaiting its successor which is supposed to look like the Initiale Paris concept model. Leaving the segment to replace the inventor of the segment in Europe by a crossover model makes perfect sense considering the shrinking size of the segment and the fact that the Espace hasn’t topped the charts since 2006, but it may still leave some die-hard fans sad to lose such an iconic name.



Amazingly, the rumors that Lancia would be withdrawn from all markets outside of its home country Italy hasn’t at all hurt sales of the Chrysler-based Voyager, which has enjoyed an increase of over 26% in the second quarter, helping it to a first half sales increase of 13%, which is faster than the segment as a whole.

	LARGE MPV
		2014-H1	2013-H1	Change
1.	Volkswagen Sharan	18.462	17.382	6%
2.	Ford S-Max	17.369	14.802	17%
3.	Seat Alhambra	11.103	9.725	14%
4.	Ford Galaxy	10.636	9.253	15%
5.	Renault (Grand) Espace	4.144	4.622	-10%
6.	Lancia/Chrysler Voyager	2.290	2.019	13%
7.	Citroën C8	1.207	1.706	-29%
8.	Peugeot 807	1.119	1.673	-33%
9.	SsangYong Rodius/Stavic	662	450	47%
	Segment total	66.992	61.632	9%

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European sales 2014-Q1 Premium Compact segment

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The European compact premium segment is up a shy 3% in the first half of 2014, but this is all thanks to new entrants and increased sales of the segment leader, Audi A3. Helped by the addition of the “Limousine” sedan version, the A3 has added almost a third to its sales of last year, while its three closest rivals all lose volume in double digits. As a result, it has fortified its leadership, last year the A3 had the BMW 1-series breathing down its neck after six months, but this year they are separated by more than 35.000 sales.
The newly released BMW 2-series isn’t yet helping the brand from Munich, topping out at 1.726 sales in June, less than a tenth of June’s A3 sales. Perhaps the arrival of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class rival 2-series Active Tourer can help BMW catch up with Audi in this segment.
It will be hard to catch up with Mercedes-Benz, which also has 3 body styles available, each with their own nameplate, and is the combined volume leader of the segment with close to 129.000 sales, down from almost 137.000 last year, as the CLA can’t make up for losses by the A-Class and B-Class.
The Volvo V40 remains surprisingly stable and is set to keep it that way thanks to excellent performances in its home market of Sweden and in The Netherlands, where it receives government subsidies for its fuel efficient diesel engines, even the 140kW (190hp) D4 version.



The BMW i3 EV with the optional range extender is selling at the same pace as its hybrid competitor Lexus CT and needs just a little push in the back to become the second EV to reach the 10.000 annual sales level, after the Nissan Leaf.

	PREMIUM COMPACT CAR
		2014-H1	2013-H1	Change
1.	Audi A3/S3/RS3	105.407	80.565	31%
2.	BMW 1-series	69.599	78.377	-11%
3.	Mercedes-Benz A-Class	62.423	69.329	-10%
4.	Mercedes-Benz B-Class	47.587	55.772	-15%
5.	Volvo V40	36.541	36.328	1%
6.	Alfa Romeo Giulietta	22.656	26.273	-14%
7.	Mercedes-Benz CLA	18.914	11.829	60%
8.	BMW 2-series	5.839	0	new
9.	Lexus CT	4.795	5.421	-12%
10.	BMW i3	4.721	0	new
11.	Lancia/Chrysler Delta	2.530	4.768	-47%
12.	Volvo C30	82	2.060	-96%
13.	Volvo S40/V50	18	447	-94%
	Segment total	381.112	371.169	3%

After losing the segment crown to the Audi A1 for the first time in 2013, the Mini has fallen further behind this year as the British brand awaits the third generation Mini hatchback, its core model. As both other models in the segment remain virtually flat, the Mini by itself leads the premium small car segment into the red.
European deliveries of this new generation started in June and straight out of the box the Mini reclaimed its leadership, outselling the A1 by a 1000 units. Whether that will be enough to get back onto the segment’s top spot over the full year will remain unclear for now, but the Mini will undoubtedly beat the little Audi next year.
After sinking almost 30% from 2012 to 2013, the Alfa Romeo MiTo seems to have bottomed out for now, although the Fiat Punto-based model will be phased out at the end of its lifecycle in 2016.
For comparison, the near-premium Citroën DS3 racked up 30.448 sales in the period, down 18% on last year. DS3 sales are included in the Subcompact segment sales.

	PREMIUM SMALL CAR
		2014-H1	2013-H1	Change
1.	Audi A1	51.267	51.085	0%
2.	Mini	37.720	49.734	-24%
3.	Alfa Romeo MiTo	9.360	9.496	-1%
	Segment total	98.347	110.315	-11%

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Si o analiza fff interesanta:

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Lancia

Lancia sales and market share in Europe have declined steadily from 2009 through 2013, losing 41% of its volume in five years time.

Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has decided that it doesn’t make financial sense to develop all-new vehicles for Lancia with these volumes, so the slow selling Thesis was replaced by the 300C-based Thema in 2011, the Flavia cabriolet was introduced in 2012, based on the 200 convertible, and to replace the also slow-selling Phedra, they didn’t even bother to change the name of the Voyager.

As a result, Chrysler could be pulled out of the European market in 2011, with the exception of the United Kingdom and Ireland, where it was decided to keep the American brand instead of the Italian brand, which hadn’t been sold in the UK since 1993 because of a reputation for bad quality. With this reputation in mind, Chrysler was expected to have a better shot at the UK and Irish markets, even if that meant rebadging the Ypsilon minicar and the Delta compact hatchback as Chryslers.

Unfortunately, this hasn’t helped sales of the two brands combined. Sales of the Ypsilon have remained relatively stable and sales of the 300C/Thema have actually increased every year since 2011, but the Delta is desperately longing for replacement and the Voyager competes in the fastest shrinking segment of the continent.

The brand is heavily dependent on the Ypsilon, which makes up over three quarters of total sales, and it is also heavily dependent on its home market, Italy, selling almost 80% of its cars in this country only.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Fiat has decided to withdraw Lancia from all export markets, and killing all products except the Ypsilon in its home market Italy. This way, Alfa Romeo will finally get the much-needed attention to grow. Sales of the Delta will end in 2014 and the three rebadged American cars will be discontinued in 2015. Meanwhile, the Ypsilon will be updated in 2015 for the Italian market, as it makes sense to continue sales of a model that has consistently been a top-5 seller in the country.

Note: these statistics are for Lancia separately, click on the brand to find sales figures of Lancia-Chrysler combined and Chrysler separately.

	Lancia All Models 2012	Lancia All Models 2013	Lancia All Models 2014
January	8.985	6.131	6.702
February	8.849	5.436	5.551
March	9.158	7.515	7.294
April	9.340	7.507	6.013
May	9.711	7.614	7.345
June	9.576	6.407	6.595
July	7.143	6.854	5.102
August	3.696	3.204	0
September	7.243	5.820	0
October	6.929	6.057	0
November	6.579	5.679	0
December	5.677	5.649

	Lancia All Models	Market Share
1997	176.211	1,31%
1998	184.841	1,28%
1999	142.710	0,93%
2000	173.758	1,16%
2001	147.358	0,98%
2002	109.896	0,75%
2003	99.511	0,69%
2004	116.626	0,72%
2005	118.773	0,74%
2006	116.554	0,75%
2007	121.994	0,78%
2008	114.035	0,79%
2009	121.846	0,83%
2010	99.671	0,72%
2011	98.679	0,71%
2012	89.995	0,72%
2013	71.872	0,59%

Use the dropdown at the top right of this page to find sales figures for the Lancia Ypsilon, Delta, Flavia, Thema, Voyager, Musa, Lybra, Thesis, Phedra and any other car model sold in Europe since the early 2000’s.

• Lancia Ypsilon
• Lancia Delta
• Lancia Musa
• Lancia Lybra
• Lancia Flavia
• Lancia Thesis
• Lancia Thema
• Lancia Phedra
• Lancia Voyager

Car sales statistics are from the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Sources: Manufacturers, ANDC, JATO Dynamics.


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Lancia-Chrysler

Sales an market share of Lancia and Chrysler in Europe combined have decreased since the brands were merged in 2009, losing almost 45% of their volume in five years time.

This merger was a result of the take-over of Chrysler by Fiat. Lancia was too small to survive on its own, and it was too expensive to develop a full line of cars for the brand that sells 80% of its cars in a single market: Italy. And of those sales, three quarters are the Ypsilon minicar, so sales of the other Lancia models were marginal. Fiat-Chrysler then decided to replace the aging Lancia Phedra and Thesis with rebadged versions of the Chrysler Voyager and 300C. This would enable them to withdraw Chrysler from the European market, and combining the two brands into one would save a lot of money on marketing and distribution.

However, in the UK, Lancia had not been sold since 1993 because of a reputation for bad quality. With this reputation in mind, Chrysler was expected to have a better shot at the UK and Irish markets, even if that meant rebadging the Lancia Ypsilon minicar and the Delta compact hatchback as Chryslers.
It hasn’t helped much, as the American cars have less refinement than customers are used to and expected from Lancia, and it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Fiat has decided to withdraw Lancia from all export markets, and killing all products except the Ypsilon in its home market Italy. This way, Alfa Romeo will finally get the much-needed attention to grow.

Sales of the Delta will end in 2014 and the Flavia, Thema and Voyager will be discontinued in 2015. Meanwhile, the Ypsilon will be updated that same year for the Italian market, as it has consistently been a top-5 seller in the country, a small success they would like to continue.

Note: these statistics are for Lancia and Chrysler combined, click on the brand to find sales figures of Lancia and Chrysler separately.

	Lancia-Chrysler All Models 2012	Lancia-Chrysler All Models 2013	Lancia-Chrysler All Models 2014
January	8.985	6.131	6.829
February	8.849	5.436	5.639
March	9.158	7.515	7.724
April	9.340	7.507	6.191
May	9.711	7.614	7.490
June	9.576	6.407	6.830
July	7.143	6.854	5.256
August	3.696	3.204	0
September	7.243	5.820	0
October	6.929	6.057	0
November	6.579	5.679	0
December	5.677	5.715

	Lancia-Chrysler All Models	Market Share
2009	134.291	0,92%
2010	110.177	0,79%
2011	103.358	0,75%
2012	93.720	0,75%
2013	74.567	0,61%

Use the dropdown at the top right of this page to find sales figures for Lancia-Chrysler Ypsilon, Delta, Thema/300C, Voyager and any other car model sold in Europe since the early 2000’s.

• Lancia-Chrysler Ypsilon
• Lancia-Chrysler Delta
• Lancia Thema / Chrysler 300C
• Lancia-Chrysler Voyager

Car sales statistics are from the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Sources: Manufacturers, ANDC, JATO Dynamics.