Jeep is the only carmaker in the Top 15 to gain ground in November. No respite for new vehicle sales in Argentina, down another devastating -35.2% year-on-year in November to 25.624 units, even though November 2018 was already down -44.9% on the previous year. The year-to-date volume is now -43.3%…
The VW T-Cross is up to #2 in Croatia in November. New car sales in Croatia skid down -2.1% year-on-year in November to 3.475 units, leading to a year-to-date volume up 2.2% to 58.916. Volkswagen grows 12% year-on-year to reach a mammoth 17.7% share vs. 13.7% so far in 2019,…
Dacia is the only Top 7 carmaker in positive in November. The recovery was short-lived: after gaining ground for two straight months, the Moroccan new vehicle market is back in negative in November at -3.4% to 13.309 units, leading to a year-to-date tally down -7% to 143.993. In the detail,…
Bulgaria has become a major re-export hub for Nissan. The Bulgarian new car market is stable in November at +1.1% and 3.582 registrations, leading to a year-to-date volume up 6.4% to 40.908. Bulgaria has now become a major re-exporting hub for Nissan (+324.5%), #1 brand in the country for the second…
Perodua is back above 40% share of the Malaysian market. Picture paultan.org The Malaysian new vehicle market continues to benefit from weak year-ago volumes and gains 14% year-on-year to 53.870 registrations in October, leading to a year-to-date tally down -1.1% to 496.861. Perodua (+16.8%) slightly outpaces the market to reach…
The Fiat Argo scores its first ever podium finish in Brazil. The Brazilian new light vehicle market remains wobbly, although up 4.4% year-on-year in November to 230.923 units with a year-to-date tally ensured to remain in positive until the end of the year, for now up 7.2% to 2.406.984. After…
The Ford Ranger 4x4 outsells the Toyota Hilux 4x4 for the 8th straight month. Picture whichcar.com.au 6/12 update: Now with the Top 80 models. No improvement in sight for new vehicle sales in Australia, if anything the crisis is worsening with November marking a 20th consecutive month in negative at -9.8%…
The Tesla Model 3 is the #1 vehicle in the Netherlands for the 4th time. The Dutch new car market gains another 13.6% year-on-year in November to 39.514 registrations, but the year-to-date tally remains in frank negative at -4.7% to 404.149. Volkswagen (-12%) manages to retain the brands top spot…
The VW Passat hits its highest Swedish ranking since August 2018. New car sales in Sweden manage a fourth consecutive double-digit year-on-year gain in November at +18.2% to 30.502 registrations, benefitting from weak post-WLTP year-ago volumes and just as dealerships are filling up on 2019-registered models in the wake of a…
The Tesla Model 3 is the best-selling vehicle in Ireland in November. The Irish new car market shuts down for the end of the year as per the tradition in anticipation for new license plates issued in January. As such, the 769 registrations of November, although up 19.6% year-on-year, are…
The Renault Clio V and Peugeot 208 II have now taken control of the French charts. New car sales in France edge up 0.7% year-on-year in November to 172.735 units, but with 2 less selling days than in November 2018 this actually corresponds to a vey solid 11.3% uptick in…
The Smart Fortwo is artificially lifted to #3 in Italy in November. The Italian new car market edges up 2.1% year-on-year in November to 151.573 registrations, yet the year-to-date volume remains in negative at -0.8% to 1.784.492. This month's growth is artificial and entirely triggered by rental sales shooting up…
Weak year-ago volumes, first new Captur demo sales help Renault up 15.2%. 3/12 update: Now with the Top 55 All-brands and Top 350 All-models. 29/11 update: Now with the Top 100 models. 28/11 update: Now with the Top 25 brands and models. Figures shared by ACEA show European new car…
Transporting equipment is an absolute necessity in some industries such as construction or when manufacturers have projects to complete using specific machinery. And many construction companies often see little need to purchase flatbeds or containers for moving fixed working capital. The type of equipment will often dictate the type of…
Hyundai Israeli sales more than double year-on-year in November. According to our Israeli partner cartube.co.il, new car sales in the country continue on their freefall at -26.6% year-on-year in October to just 11.780 units, leading to a year-to-date volume down -5.3% to 248.357. The Top 3 best-selling brands fit within just 113…