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Western European customers bought 1,687,000 cars, about
the same as in 1999 (+0.7%). In Italy, where the market
expanded, sales were up 1.5% to 969,000 units. In France
and Germany, however, shipments were down 6% and 14.6%,
respectively, reflecting weakening demand, with respect to the
previous year. The sharp drop in Poland (-24.9%) is entirely
due to slumping demand.
In Brazil, buoyant demand and the successful restyling of the
Palio helped Fiat Auto post a healthy 19.1% sales increase
and take over the leadership of the local market during the
last quarter of 2000.
PRODUCT INNOVATION
In 2000, Fiat Auto continued to upgrade its model lineup with
the goal of strengthening the competitiveness of its products
and services.
Projects involving Fiat brand vehicles included a revamped
Palio line with an extensive use of high tech components.
In Brazil, the Palio was named 2001 Caro do Ano (Car of the
Year). At the latest Paris Auto Show, the Sector introduced the
Fiat Doblò, a vehicle that combines the drivability and comfort
of an automobile with the spaciousness and versatility of
Automobile Market
(in thousands of units) 2000 1999 % change
France 2,130 2,144 (0.6)
Germany 3,308 3,726 (11.2)
Great Britain 2,228 2,205 1.1
Italy 2,416 2,338 3.3
Spain 1,376 1,402 (1.8)
Western Europe 14,658 14,975 (2.1)
Poland 466 626 (25.5)
Brazil 1,151 1,017 13.2
Sales Performance –Automobiles and Light Commercial
Vehicles
(in thousands of units) 2000 1999 % change
France 142 151 (6.0)
Germany 158 185 (14.6)
Great Britain 110 96 14.6
Italy 969 955 1.5
Spain 74 73 1.4
Rest of Europe 234 216 8.3
Western Europe 1,687 1,676 0.7
Poland 133 177 (24.9)
Brazil 362 304 19.1
Rest of the world 168 171 (1.8)
Total units sold 2,350 2,328 0.9
Associated companies 89 59 50.8
Grand total 2,439 2,387 2.2
Fiat Punto HLX.