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M-segment

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Mini-MPV: Opel/Vauxhall Meriva (2017)Large-MPV: Volkswagen Sharan (2018)Full-size cargo van: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2019)
Mini-MPV: Opel/Vauxhall Meriva (2017)
Mini-MPV: Opel/Vauxhall Meriva (2017)Large-MPV: Volkswagen Sharan (2018)Full-size cargo van: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2019)
Large-MPV: Volkswagen Sharan (2018)
Mini-MPV: Opel/Vauxhall Meriva (2017)Large-MPV: Volkswagen Sharan (2018)Full-size cargo van: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2019)
Full-size cargo van: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2019)

M-segment is the European segments for passenger cars described as "multi purpose vehicles".[1][2][3] It covers multi-purpose vehicles, minivans and cargo vans.[4] The minivans (also called MPVs or passenger vans) often have removable rear seating to provide flexibility for transporting passengers or cargo, while the cargo vans (also called light commercial vehicles) are primarily designed for transporting cargo and therefore do not have rear seats.

In the recent past, the M-segment was increasing in volume year over year in Europe; in 2015, it is consolidated as the fourth most popular segment (11.5% of the overall market after C-segment, J-segment and B-segment).[5]

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Euro Car Segment

Euro Car Segment

Excepting those of the Europe-wide safety assessment programme Euro NCAP, vehicle segments in Europe do not have formal characterization or regulations. Although the definition is vague, there is little overlap between segments A–F based on weight and size parameters.

Minivan

Minivan

Minivan is a car classification for vehicles designed to transport passengers in the rear seating row(s), with reconfigurable seats in two or three rows. The equivalent classification in Europe is MPV . In Southeast Asia, the equivalent classification is Asian Utility Vehicle (AUV).

Light commercial vehicle

Light commercial vehicle

A light commercial vehicle (LCV) in the European Union, Australia and New Zealand is a commercial carrier vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of no more than 3.5 metric tons (tonnes). The LCV designation is also occasionally used in both Canada and Ireland.

C-segment

C-segment

The C-segment is the 3rd category of the European segments for passenger cars and is described as "medium cars". It is equivalent to the Euro NCAP "small family car" size class, and the compact car category in the United States.

B-segment

B-segment

The B-segment is the second smallest of the European segments for passenger cars between the A-segment and C-segment, and commonly described as "small cars". The B-segment is the largest segment in Europe by volume, accounting for 20 percent of total car sales in 2020 according to JATO Dynamics.

Multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs)

Small MPVs

As of 2018, the five highest selling small MPVs in Europe were the Fiat 500L, Ford B-Max, Hyundai ix20, Opel/Vauxhall Meriva and Kia Venga.

European sales figures for small MPVs[6]
2018
rank		 Manufacturer Model 2013 sales 2014 sales 2015 sales 2016 sales 2017 sales 2018 sales % change
(2017–2018)
1 Fiat 500L 74,536 94,114 85,357 82,150 63,100 50,224 Decrease –20%
2 Honda Jazz 34,898 37,894 Increase +9%
3 Hyundai ix20 39,670 37,290 35,431 33,624 31,708 22,594 Decrease –29%
4 Kia Venga 30,203 25,293 28,547 26,121 23,803 17,328 Decrease –27%
5 Ford B-Max 68,557 53,889 46,147 40,474 43,339 3.545 Increase +92%
6 Opel/Vauxhall Meriva 57,381 57,033 53,250 48,813 26,680 Decrease –45.3%
7 Citroën C3 Picasso 59,799 49,067 39,430 36,754 21,617 Decrease –41.2%
8 Nissan Note 33,087 65,579 46,267 35,884 12,546 Decrease –65.0%
9 Opel/Vauxhall Ampera-e — — — — 1,918 Steady New model
10 Toyota Verso-S 8,672 6,202 4,992 532 35 Decrease –93.4%
Total — — — — — 304,451 224,749 Decrease –26.2%

Mid-sized MPVs

As of 2021, the five highest selling mid-sized MPVs in Europe were the Volkswagen Touran, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Renault Grand Scenic, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Citroen C4 Picasso.[7]

European sales figures for mid-sized MPVs[8]
2017
rank		 Manufacturer Model 2013 sales 2014 sales 2015 sales 2016 sales 2017 sales % change
(2016–2017)
1 Volkswagen Touran 91,725 89,394 73,767 111,292 108,553 Decrease –2.5%
2 Renault Scénic / Grand Scénic 109,985 110,023 108,583 79,288 106,415 Increase +34.2%
3 Citroën C4 Picasso / Grand C4 Picasso 85,666 117,102 110,969 106,267 99,254 Decrease –6.6%
4 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer / 2 Series Gran Tourer — 12,172 85,734 100,502 85,255 Decrease –12.2%
5 Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan — 59,356 103,905 87,948 80,127 Decrease –8.9%
6 Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max 98,219 89,782 85,035 81,744 68,019 Decrease –16.8%
7 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 100,533 83,597 79,721 73,768 64,683 Decrease –12.3%
8 Opel/Vauxhall Zafira 85,206 82,159 55,933 52,893 47,895 Decrease –9.4%
9 Dacia Lodgy 33,244 21,063 22,880 26,227 29,819 Increase +13.7%
10 Toyota Verso 34,355 32,875 31,872 31,323 25,249 Decrease –19.4%
11 Kia Carens 14,330 22,307 21,967 20,381 19,192 Decrease –5.8%
12 Toyota Prius+ 10,416 5,767 7,120 6,718 7,379 Increase +9.8%
13 Peugeot 5008 I 41,888 34,588 31,444 28,034 4,171 Decrease –85.1%
14 SEAT Altea 22,070 18,254 14,947 127 3 Decrease –97.6%
15 Mazda Mazda5 8,390 6,626 5,258 134 1 Decrease –99.3%
Total — — — — — 806,646 746,015 Decrease –7.5%

Large MPVs

As of 2021, the five highest selling large MPVs in Europe were the Ford S-Max, Volkswagen Sharan, SEAT Alhambra, Ford Galaxy and Renault Espace.[9]

European sales figures for large MPVs[10]
2017
rank		 Manufacturer Model 2013 sales 2014 sales 2015 sales 2016 sales 2017 sales % change
(2016–2017)
1 Ford S-Max 30,380 32,665 17,879 40,826 35,275 Decrease –13.6%
2 SEAT Alhambra 19,385 22,887 27,164 31,695 31,646 Decrease –0.2%
3 Volkswagen Sharan 31,509 33,961 36,443 32,429 28,800 Decrease –11.2%
4 Renault Espace 8,267 6,974 21,149 26,960 18,350 Decrease –31.9%
5 Ford Galaxy 18,378 19,433 10,474 20,472 15,309 Decrease –25.2%
6 SsangYong Rodius — — — 1,800 1,845 Increase +2.5%
7 Chrysler/Lancia Town & Country / Voyager 3,425 3,567 1,955 94 11 Decrease –88.3%
Total — — — — — 154,288 131,236 Decrease –14.9%

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Fiat 500L

Fiat 500L

The Fiat 500L is a car manufactured by Fiat under the FCA Serbia joint venture and marketed globally since its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. It is classified as a Mini MPV.

Ford B-Max

Ford B-Max

The Ford B-Max code name: B232, is a mini MPV (M-segment) manufactured by Ford Europe from 2012 to 2017. Built on the Ford global B platform, it was initially unveiled as a concept car at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, and was officially launched at the 2012 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Kia Venga

Kia Venga

The Kia Venga is a car manufactured by Kia for the European market across a single generation between 2009 and 2019, with a high-roof mini MPV design.

Hyundai ix20

Hyundai ix20

The Hyundai ix20 is a car manufactured and marketed by Hyundai, which debuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. A mini MPV, the ix20 is a rebadged variant of the Kia Venga, sharing platforms with the Hyundai i20 and Kia Soul. The ix20 is exclusively sold in Europe, and is the replacement for the Lavita/Matrix.

Fiat

Fiat

Fiat Automobiles S.p.A. is an Italian automobile manufacturer, formerly part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and since 2021 a subsidiary of Stellantis through its Italian division Stellantis Italy. Fiat Automobiles was formed in January 2007 when Fiat S.p.A. reorganized its automobile business, and traces its history back to 1899 when the first Fiat automobile, the Fiat 4 HP, was produced.

Honda

Honda

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is a Japanese public multinational conglomerate manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan.

Honda Jazz

Honda Jazz

The Honda Jazz nameplate has been used by the Japanese manufacturer Honda to denote several different motorized vehicles since 1982:1982–1986 — The first generation Honda City when marketed in Europe, as Opel owned the City name 1986–2001 — A 50 cc cruiser-style motorcycle (AC09) 1993–1996 — Japanese-market name for a badge-engineered Isuzu MU 2001–present — In Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, India, and Africa the Honda Fit five-door hatchback automobile is sold as the Jazz 2002–2009 — Canadian-market name used on the Honda CHF50 scooter

Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai Motor Company, often abbreviated to Hyundai Motors and commonly known as Hyundai, is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and founded in 1967. Currently, the company owns 33.88 percent of Kia Corporation, and also fully owns two marques including its luxury cars subsidiary, Genesis Motor, and an electric vehicle sub-brand, Ioniq. Those three brands altogether comprise the Hyundai Motor Group.

Kia

Kia

Kia Corporation, commonly known as Kia, is a South Korean multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It is South Korea's second largest automobile manufacturer, after its parent company, Hyundai Motor Company, with sales of over 2.8 million vehicles in 2019. As of 2015, the Kia Corporation is minority owned by Hyundai, which holds a 33.88% stake valued at just over US$6 billion. Kia in turn is a minority owner of more than twenty Hyundai subsidiaries ranging from 4.9% up to 45.37%, totaling more than US$8.3 billion.

Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. The company sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand, and luxury cars under its Lincoln luxury brand. Ford also owns Brazilian SUV manufacturer Troller, an 8% stake in Aston Martin of the United Kingdom and a 32% stake in China's Jiangling Motors. It also has joint ventures in China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is controlled by the Ford family; they have minority ownership but the majority of the voting power.

Citroën

Citroën

Citroën is a French automobile brand. The "Automobiles Citroën" manufacturing company was founded in March 1919 by André Citroën. Citroën is owned by Stellantis since 2021 and previously was part of the PSA Group after Peugeot acquired 89.95% share in 1976. Citroën's head office is located in the Stellantis Poissy Plant in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine since 2021 and its offices studies and research in Vélizy-Villacoublay, Poissy (CEMR), Carrières-sous-Poissy and Sochaux-Montbéliard.

Citroën C3 Picasso

Citroën C3 Picasso

The Citroën C3 Picasso is a car produced by the French motor company Citroën from 2008–2017. It has a five-door mini MPV design and was first unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show as a concept car named "Drooneel". The Picasso is the mini MPV version of the Citroën C3 and the successor of the Citroën Xsara Picasso, and was designed to compete with the Opel Meriva, Nissan Note, Renault Modus and Ford Fusion.

Passenger vans

Small passenger vans

As of 2021, the five highest selling small passenger vans in Europe were the Citroën Berlingo Multispace, Volkswagen Caddy Life, Peugeot Rifter, Opel/Vauxhall Combo Tour and Toyota Proace City Verso.

European sales figures for small passenger vans[11]
2017
rank		 Manufacturer Model 2013 sales 2014 sales 2015 sales 2016 sales 2017 sales % change
(2016–2017)
1 Volkswagen Caddy Life 49,107 47,390 45,733 54,111 56,785 Increase +4.9%
2 Citroën Berlingo Multispace 37,957 35,378 35,632 39,462 37,556 Decrease -4.8%
3 Dacia Dokker 19,867 20,264 24,366 27,395 36,352 Increase +32.7%
4 Peugeot Partner Tepee / Ranch 26,201 23,906 24,106 27,116 26,622 Increase -1.8%
5 Renault Kangoo 22,100 22,971 21,525 20,646 23,165 Increase +12.2%
6 Ford Transit Tourneo Courier — 4,275 14,300 12,000 16,100 Increase +34.2%
7 Ford Transit Tourneo Connect 231 9,490 14,500 13,300 15,900 Increase +19.5%
8 Fiat Qubo 13,077 10,167 9,953 11,140 11,910 Increase +6.9%
9 Nissan NV200 Evalia 5,370 5,434 6,288 7,122 6,945 Decrease -2.5%
10 Mercedes-Benz Citan Combi 2,252 4,349 4,345 4,804 5,543 Increase +15.4%
11 Citroën Nemo Multispace 3,108 2,519 1,758 938 964 Increase +2.8%
Total — — — — — 231,833 245,580 Increase +5.9%

Large passenger vans

As of 2021, the five highest selling large passenger vans in Europe were the Volkswagen Transporter Multivan, Ford Tourneo Custom, Mercedes-Benz V-Class/Vito Tourer, Opel/Vauxhall Zafira Life and Peugeot Traveller.

European sales figures for large passenger vans[11]
2017
rank		 Manufacturer Model 2013 sales 2014 sales 2015 sales 2016 sales 2017 sales % change
(2016–2017)
1 Volkswagen Transporter / Multivan 45,692 50,030 53,623 65,885 67,451 Increase +2.4%
2 Fiat Ducato 20,824 24,203 25,962 29,624 34,235 Increase +15.5%
3 Mercedes-Benz V-Class — 10,124 22,389 28,940 31,390 Increase +8.5%
4 Mercedes-Benz Vito / Viano 21,613 15,857 11,420 15,934 21,801 Increase +36.8%
5 Renault Trafic 9,979 8,384 12,509 16,004 17,650 Increase +10.3%
6 Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro Tour 7,748 7,141 11,428 12,376 15,587 Increase +25.9%
7 Ford Transit Tourneo Custom 4,800 7,100 9,700 6,600 13,500 Increase +104.5%
8 Peugeot Traveller — — — 1,859 9,297 Increase +400.1%
9 Citroën SpaceTourer — — — 1,554 8,837 Increase +468.7%
10 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Combi 5,276 6,211 6,193 7,317 7,604 Increase +3.9%
11 Ford Transit Tourneo 11,490 5,192 6,728 5,993 7,230 Increase +20.6%
12 Toyota ProAce Verso — — — 461 5,872 Increase +1,173.8%
13 Fiat Talento — — — 1,048 5,194 Increase +395.6%
14 Hyundai H-1 Travel / H300 / i800 1,168 917 903 2,389 2,642 Increase +10.6%
15 Nissan NV300 — — — — 1,614 Steady New model
16 Peugeot Expert Tepee 4,062 4,401 4,474 1,722 713 Decrease –58.6%
Total — — — — — 199,569 250,617 Increase +25.6%

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Citroën Berlingo

Citroën Berlingo

The Citroën Berlingo and Peugeot Partner are a range of multi-purpose vehicles produced by the PSA Group and later by Stellantis. They are sold both as panel vans for use as commercial vehicles and as a passenger variant with rear seats and windows. The third generation is also sold as the Opel/Vauxhall Combo, as the Toyota ProAce City from 2019 and as the Fiat Doblò from 2022.

Volkswagen Caddy

Volkswagen Caddy

The Volkswagen Caddy is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle (M-segment) produced by the German automaker Volkswagen Group since 1980. It is sold in Europe and in other markets around the world. The Volkswagen Caddy was first introduced in North America in 1980 and in Europe in 1982. The first and second generations also had pick-up variants.

Opel Combo

Opel Combo

The Opel Combo is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle from the German automaker Opel. The Combo first appeared in 1993, a second generation model was introduced in 2001, and the third was manufactured from December 2011 to December 2017, based on the Fiat Doblò. The name "Combo" was previously applied as a suffix to a three-door panel van body style of Opel Kadett E from 1986 until 1993.

Volkswagen

Volkswagen

Volkswagen, abbreviated as VW, is a German motor vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. Founded in 1937 by the German Labour Front under the Nazi Party and revived into a global brand post-World War II by the British Army Officer Ivan Hirst, it is known for the iconic Beetle and serves as the flagship brand of the Volkswagen Group, the largest automotive manufacturer by worldwide sales in 2016 and 2017. The group's biggest market is in China, which delivers 40 percent of its sales and profits. Its name is derived from the German-language terms Volk and Wagen, translating to "people's car" when combined.

Citroën

Citroën

Citroën is a French automobile brand. The "Automobiles Citroën" manufacturing company was founded in March 1919 by André Citroën. Citroën is owned by Stellantis since 2021 and previously was part of the PSA Group after Peugeot acquired 89.95% share in 1976. Citroën's head office is located in the Stellantis Poissy Plant in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine since 2021 and its offices studies and research in Vélizy-Villacoublay, Poissy (CEMR), Carrières-sous-Poissy and Sochaux-Montbéliard.

Automobile Dacia

Automobile Dacia

S.C. Automobile Dacia S.A., commonly known as Dacia, is a Romanian car manufacturer that takes its name from the historical region that constitutes present-day Romania. The company was established in 1966. In 1999, after 33 years, the Romanian government sold Dacia to the French car manufacturer Groupe Renault. It is Romania's largest company by revenue and the largest exporter, constituting 8% of the country's total exports in 2018. In 2021, the Dacia marque sold 537,074 passenger and commercial vehicles.

Dacia Dokker

Dacia Dokker

The Dacia Dokker is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle (LAV) built at the Renault factory in Tangier, Morocco. It was officially launched at the 2012 Casablanca Auto Show, and initially went on sale in Morocco in June 2012. It has been available in Romania since September 2012, and is marketed in Europe, North Africa, Turkey, Israel and French overseas territories.

Peugeot

Peugeot

Peugeot is a French brand of automobiles owned by Stellantis.

Renault

Renault

Groupe Renault is a French multinational automobile manufacturer established in 1899. The company produces a range of cars and vans, and in the past has manufactured trucks, tractors, tanks, buses/coaches, aircraft and aircraft engines, and autorail vehicles.

Renault Kangoo

Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo is a family of multi purpose vehicles manufactured and marketed by Renault since 1997, in commercial as well as passenger variants, across three generations. For the European market, the Kangoo is manufactured at the MCA plant in Maubeuge, France.

Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. The company sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand, and luxury cars under its Lincoln luxury brand. Ford also owns Brazilian SUV manufacturer Troller, an 8% stake in Aston Martin of the United Kingdom and a 32% stake in China's Jiangling Motors. It also has joint ventures in China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is controlled by the Ford family; they have minority ownership but the majority of the voting power.

Ford Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is a compact panel van sold by Ford since 2002. Developed by Ford of Europe, the model line replaced sedan-based vans with a dedicated commercial vehicle platform. The model line is the second-smallest vehicle of the Ford Transit range, slotted between the Ford Transit Courier LAV and the Ford Transit Custom LCV/MPV. In line with other Ford Transit variants, passenger-oriented models are marketed as the Ford Tourneo Connect with side windows and rear seats.

Light commercial vehicles (LCVs)

As of 2014, the five highest selling light commercial vehicles in Europe were the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Citroën Jumper and Fiat Ducato.

European sales figures for cargo vans[12]
2014
rank		 Manufacturer Model 2013 sales 2014 sales % change
(2013–2014)
1 Ford Transit 134,268 168,802 Increase +25.7%
2 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 78,742 90,586 Increase +15.0%
3 Volkswagen Crafter 70,134 81,324 Increase +16.0%
4 Citroën Jumper 66,628 76,634 Increase +15.0%
5 Fiat Ducato 58,945 71,336 Increase +21.0%
6 Renault Kangoo 63,429 69,683 Increase +9.9%
7 Peugeot Boxer 58,818 65,507 Increase +11.4%
8 Renault Master 57,040 62,006 Increase +8.7%
9 Volkswagen Caddy 61,834 61,339 Decrease –0.8%
10 Renault Trafic 43,754 50,846 Increase +16.2%
Total — — 1,370,998 1,552,706 Increase +13.3%

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Ford Transit

Ford Transit

The Ford Transit is a family of light commercial vehicles manufactured by the Ford Motor Company since 1965, primarily as a cargo van, but also available in other configurations including a large passenger van, cutaway van chassis, and a pickup truck. The vehicle is also known as the Ford T-Series, a nomenclature shared with Ford's other light commercial vehicles, the Ford F-Series trucks, and the Ford E-Series chassis. As of 2015, 8 million Transit vans have been sold, making it the third best-selling van of all time and has been produced across four basic platform generations, with various "facelift" versions of each.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light commercial vehicle (van) built by Mercedes-Benz Group AG of Stuttgart, Germany as a large van, chassis cab, minibus, and pickup truck. In the past, the Sprinter had been sold under the Mercedes-Benz, Dodge, and Freightliner nameplates. In the U.S., it was built from complete knock down (CKD) kits by Freightliner. Re-badged and re-engined Sprinters were also sold by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles as the Volkswagen LT and the Volkswagen Crafter. They are now primarily marketed by Mercedes-Benz.

Volkswagen Crafter

Volkswagen Crafter

The Volkswagen Crafter, introduced in 2006, is the largest three- to five-ton van produced and sold by the German automaker Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The Crafter officially replaced the Volkswagen Transporter LT that was launched in 1975, although it is known as the LT3, its production plant code.

Fiat Ducato

Fiat Ducato

The Fiat Ducato is a light commercial vehicle jointly developed by FCA Italy and PSA Group, and mainly manufactured by Sevel, a joint venture between the two companies since 1981. It has also been sold as the Citroën C25, Peugeot J5, Alfa Romeo AR6 and Talbot Express and later as the Fiat Ducato, Citroën Jumper, and Peugeot Boxer, from 1994 onwards. It entered the North American market as the Ram ProMaster in May 2014 for the 2015 model year.

Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. The company sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand, and luxury cars under its Lincoln luxury brand. Ford also owns Brazilian SUV manufacturer Troller, an 8% stake in Aston Martin of the United Kingdom and a 32% stake in China's Jiangling Motors. It also has joint ventures in China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is controlled by the Ford family; they have minority ownership but the majority of the voting power.

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz, commonly referred to as Mercedes and sometimes as Benz, is a German luxury and commercial vehicle automotive brand established in 1926. Mercedes-Benz AG is headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Mercedes-Benz AG produces consumer luxury vehicles and commercial vehicles badged as Mercedes-Benz. From November 2019 onwards, Mercedes-Benz-badged heavy commercial vehicles are managed by Daimler Truck, a former part of the Mercedes-Benz Group turned into an independent company in late 2021. In 2018, Mercedes-Benz was the largest brand of premium vehicles in the world, having sold 2.31 million passenger cars.

Volkswagen

Volkswagen

Volkswagen, abbreviated as VW, is a German motor vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. Founded in 1937 by the German Labour Front under the Nazi Party and revived into a global brand post-World War II by the British Army Officer Ivan Hirst, it is known for the iconic Beetle and serves as the flagship brand of the Volkswagen Group, the largest automotive manufacturer by worldwide sales in 2016 and 2017. The group's biggest market is in China, which delivers 40 percent of its sales and profits. Its name is derived from the German-language terms Volk and Wagen, translating to "people's car" when combined.

Citroën

Citroën

Citroën is a French automobile brand. The "Automobiles Citroën" manufacturing company was founded in March 1919 by André Citroën. Citroën is owned by Stellantis since 2021 and previously was part of the PSA Group after Peugeot acquired 89.95% share in 1976. Citroën's head office is located in the Stellantis Poissy Plant in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine since 2021 and its offices studies and research in Vélizy-Villacoublay, Poissy (CEMR), Carrières-sous-Poissy and Sochaux-Montbéliard.

Fiat

Fiat

Fiat Automobiles S.p.A. is an Italian automobile manufacturer, formerly part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and since 2021 a subsidiary of Stellantis through its Italian division Stellantis Italy. Fiat Automobiles was formed in January 2007 when Fiat S.p.A. reorganized its automobile business, and traces its history back to 1899 when the first Fiat automobile, the Fiat 4 HP, was produced.

Renault

Renault

Groupe Renault is a French multinational automobile manufacturer established in 1899. The company produces a range of cars and vans, and in the past has manufactured trucks, tractors, tanks, buses/coaches, aircraft and aircraft engines, and autorail vehicles.

Renault Kangoo

Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo is a family of multi purpose vehicles manufactured and marketed by Renault since 1997, in commercial as well as passenger variants, across three generations. For the European market, the Kangoo is manufactured at the MCA plant in Maubeuge, France.

Peugeot

Peugeot

Peugeot is a French brand of automobiles owned by Stellantis.

Source: "M-segment", Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, (2023, January 20th), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M-segment.

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