The affordable cars megatrend encompasses all three of the other trends – safety, environment and information. This market segment, comprising cars costing less than $10,000 or €7,000, is growing steadily. Market observers anticipate that in 2015, this segment will represent about 20% of the global production of vehicles under 6 tons (passenger cars, station wagons, light commercial vehicles). These vehicles are manufactured and sold primarily in the high-growth markets of the future in Asia, but also in Brazil and Eastern Europe.

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