The new generation Passat helped Volkswagen become #1 worldwide so far in 2015. The long-term trends made us anticipate it and it has now happened: over the first six months of 2015, the Volkswagen Group overtook Toyota Motor to become the largest automaker in the world in volume, putting the…
The Suzuki Alto is the 2nd best-selling nameplate in Uruguay so far in 2015. * See the Top 12 best-selling models and Top 10 commercials by clicking on the title * Thanks to www.autodata.com.uy and www.autoanuario.com.uy, we can now share with you the 12 most popular nameplates in Uruguay for the First Half of…
The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 remains the best-selling model in Kenya. * See the Top 10 best-selling brands and models by clicking on the title * The Kenyan new vehicle market is very dynamic in this First Half of 2015, totalling 10.099 units, up an estimated 17% on 2014. Thanks…
The Nissan Hardbody holds 10.1% of the Ugandan new vehicle market so far in 2015. * See the Top 10 best-selling models and brands by clicking on the title * New vehicle sales in Uganda are down 7% year-on-year halfway through 2015 to 1.258 registrations in a market still largely…
Only 10 sales separate the Ford Ranger from the Malawi pole position. * See the Top 10 best-selling brands and models by clicking on the title * 698 new vehicles were registered in Malawi over the First Half of 2015, and three brands hold a combined 78% market share: Toyota…
Suzuki Carry * See the Top 10 best-selling brands and models by clicking on the title * For the very first time on BSCB we can share with you official detailed sales data for Tanzania. 2.472 new light vehicles found a buyer in the country over the first 6 months…
Hyundai cracked the Indian code with the Elite i20. * See the Top 15 best-selling brands and Top 60 models by clicking on the title * The Indian market is back on the up in 2015 at +5% over the First Half of the year to 1.321.367 registrations to dealers.…
Opel LCV sales are up 34% year-on-year in France so far this year. Full H1 2015 Top 12 LCV brands & Top 100 LCV models vs. Full H1 2014 figures here. The France 1st Half 2015 article has now been updated with LCV data. The French LCV market remains and by…
The GMC Sierra jumps 17% to land in 4th place overall in Canada. * UPDATED with the Top 15 groups, Top 33 brands and Top 268 All-models * The Canadian new light vehicle market shows no sign of slowing down, up a further 3% on a record 2014 result to 933.439…
18.300 Fiat Linea found a buyer in Turkey over the First Half of 2015. * UPDATED with the Top 250 All-models and Top 45 All-brands * It's a very dynamic First Half of the year for the Turkish market in 2015, up a gigantic 51% on 2014 to 432.550 registrations despite strikes disrupting…
The Chevrolet Colorado is reviving the mid-size pickup truck segment. * Click on title to see the Top 15 groups, Top 40 brands and Top 280 models * The U.S. new light vehicle market hasn't stopped exceeding expectations over the First Half of 2015 with sales up 4% year-on-year to…
The Vauxhall Corsa is up to 2nd place overall in the UK thanks to the new model. * See the Top 10 best-selling models and Top 40 brands by clicking on the title * All the planets are aligned for the UK market this year: low interest rates, attractive finance deals…
VW Passat sales are up 34% year-on-year so far in 2015 at home. * See the Top 50 brands and Top 320 models by clicking on the title * The German new car market is up a solid 5% year-on-year halfway through 2015 to 1.618.949 units. Demonstrating a further segmentation of Europe's largest…
In one year, the Renault Captur halved the distance separating it from the #2 French spot. * See the Top 40 brands and Top 275 models by clicking on the title * * NOW UPDATED with the Top 12 LCV brands and Top 100 LCV models * Boosted by June sales…
The Hyundai Solaris managed to top the Russian models ranking twice so far in 2015. * See the Top 60 All-brands and Top 25 models by clicking on the title * A Top 360 All-models ranking and analysis is now available here No sign of improvement at the horizon for…