Simpson Desert, Australia vs. Toyota Land Cruiser – Part 2: The Crossing
Crossing all the way... This is Part 2 of our test drive of the Toyota Land Cruiser into the mighty Simpson Desert in Australia. You can see Part 1: Getting there here. We are now getting into the deep end and ready to start the famed crossing. As we described…
Simpson Desert, Australia vs. Toyota Land Cruiser – Part 1: Getting there
Our Toyota Land Cruiser between Coober Pedy and Oodnadatta in South Australia. We are back in the hypnotic Australian deserts, this time with a Toyota Land Cruiser. In 2017, the Land Cruiser was the only nameplate in the world to manage at least 10 country wins (11) alongside the Hilux…
China imports July 2018: BMW leads, Volvo, Land Rover and Porsche up
Volvo Chinese imports are up 62% in July thanks to the XC90 (+148%). * See the Top 50 All imported brands and Top 235 models by clicking on the title * All-brands and All-models 2017 monthly data available, contact us here for more details. Complete Chinese imports data is now…
China July 2018: Focus on the All-new models
Lynk & Co 02 Now that July China wholesales have been studied, we can focus on the all-new locally produced launches for the month so you are up-to-the-minute on the fastest-evolving market in the world. Note these updates remain based on wholesales data. The big news in July is the sudden and…
Norway July 2018: Nissan Leaf leads, VW T-Roc breaks into Top 10 at #7
The VW T-Roc is up to a record 7th place in Norway in July. * See the Top 40 All-brands and Top 220 All-models by clicking on the title * The Norwegian new car market sinks a steep 16.3% year-on-year in July to just 9.611 units, bringing the year-to-date tally…
China July 2018: Deepening SUV crisis pulls entire market down 5.3%
Geely posts a 28th consecutive month of double-digit gains thanks to a strong sedan lineup. * See the Top 83 All China-made brands and Top 440 models by clicking on the title * According to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), in July the Chinese new light…
Saudi Arabia 1st Half 2018: Market sinks 25%, women a glimmer of hope
The Toyota Camry is headed towards a second consecutive annual win in Saudi Arabia. * See the Top 42 All-brands and Top 50 models by clicking on the title * Consult 28 years worth of Saudi Arabian Historical Data here The largest market in the Gulf Cooperation Council region, the…
United Arab Emirates First Half 2018: Nissan Patrol sails off to 12.6%
One in 8 new vehicles sold in the UAE so far in 2018 is a Nissan Patrol. * See the Top 45 All-brands and Top 50 models by clicking on the title * Consult 13 years worth of United Arab Emirates Historical Data here New car sales in the United…
Qatar First Half 2018: Twins Land Cruiser & Lexus LX top market at -14%
The Lexus LX is up 83% year-on-tear to leap to #2 overall in Qatar so far this year. * See the Top 40 All-brands Top 40 models by clicking on the title * Consult 13 years worth of Qatar Historical Data here New car sales in Qatar continue their descent…
Oman First Half 2018: Nissan Patrol snaps top spot in market down 14%
The Nissan Patrol beats all Toyotas to become the best-selling vehicle in Oman so far in 2018. * See the Top 40 All-brands and Top 50 models by clicking on the title * Consult 13 years worth of Oman Historical Data here New car sales in Oman drop a sharp 14%…
Lebanon First Half 2018: Land Cruiser (-45%) and Patrol (+47%) lead
The Toyota Land Cruiser is the most popular vehicle in Lebanon so far in 2018. * See the Top 42 All-brands and Top 50 models by clicking on the title * Consult 8 years worth of Lebanon Historical Data here New car sales in Lebanon return to negative in 2018…
Jordan First Half 2018: Hilux (+98%) helps Toyota reclaim #1, market down 29%
Toyota Hilux sales almost double year-on-year in Jordan in a market down 29%. * See the Top 35 All-brands and Top 40 models by clicking on the title * Consult 8 years worth of Jordanian Historical Data here After slowing down its decline to -3% a year ago, the Jordanian…
Kuwait First Half 2018: Toyota Prado retains lead, Mitsubishi Pajero up
The Toyota Prado remains the most popular vehicle in Kuwait in 2018. * See the Top 45 All-brands and Top 50 models by clicking on the title * Consult 13 years worth of Kuwait Historical Data here New car sales in Kuwait limit their fall over the First Half of…
Iraq First Half 2018: Kia on top, Renault back in market up 29%
The Kia Sorento climbs to #2 in Iraq with just under 10% share. * See the Top 20 All-brands and Top 30 models by clicking on the title * Consult seven years worth of Iraqi Historical Data here New vehicle sales in Iraq continue to recover with a 29% year-on-year…