The Ford Explorer accounts for 35% of the (few) new vehicles sold in Venezuela in May. * See the Top 4 All-brands and Top 12 All-models by clicking on the title * Venezuela shows no sign of unlocking from its near-standstill, worse: it seems to slowly die out month after…
Fiat sales go against the grain in Uruguay at +154% in May. * See the Top 40 All-brands by clicking on the title * The freefall continues for the Uruguayan new car market with May sales down another 15% year-to-date to 3.253 units, pulling the year-to-date total down 21% to 16.666…
Hyundai just launched its Creta in Chile along with the new Tucson. * See the Top 55 All-brands by clicking on the title * After a 3% dip in April, the Chilean new car market is back into frankly positive territory this month at +13% to 24.002 units, lifting the…
Ford sales are up 14% year-on-year in May in Colombia. * See the Top 30 best-selling brands by clicking on the title * Colombia is back in hell in May: after -21% in January, -11% in February and -20% in March there was a glimmer of hope in April at -7% but May…
The Toyota Corolla is the best-selling model in Pakistan this year. * See the Top 4 Pakistan-made brands and Top 15 models by clicking on the title * From this month onwards we will also be reporting on brands data for new light vehicles sales in Pakistan, with the caveat…
The new Innova Crysta lifts Toyota to 4th place overall. * See the Top 20 brands and Top 80 models by clicking on the title * The Indian new car market is up a hot 7.5% year-on-year in May to 229.367 registrations, lifting the year-to-date total up 7.6% to 1.188.119…
Both Skoda and Ford go against the grain in Russia in May, posting significant gains. * See the Top 25 best-selling models and Top 53 All-brands by clicking on the title * Russian new car sales are turning out to be a bottomless pit: down 15% year-on-year both in May…
The new generation Toyota Passo (Moda variant pictured) leaps to 5th place in May. * See the Top 50 All-brands, Top 30 cars and Top 30 kei cars by clicking on the title * This Japan update was created with the collaboration of Stephen Bloom. The Japanese market continues to…
Fiat is up 34% at home and the 500X up 87%. * Now updated with actuals for the Top 180 models and Top 45 brands - click on title to see * The April 2016 post has now been updated with the Top 180 models Euphoric month for Italian new car sales,…
Volkswagen and Audi are going in opposite directions in Germany. * See the Top 50 All-brands and Top 307 All-models by clicking on the title * The German new car market is up an encouraging 12% or 30.000 units year-on-year in May to 286.931 registrations, leading to a year-to-date tally up…
The Chevrolet Onix tightens its grip on the Brazilian market... * See the Top 20 brands and Top 130 models by clicking on the title * Another downward spiralling month for new light vehicle sales in Brazil, down 21% year-on-year in May to 162.170 units, pulling the year-to-date total down…
BMW sales are up 26% and the 3 Series breaks into the Top 10 for the first time this year. * See the Top 10 best-selling models and Top 40 brands below. According to figures released by The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), May 2016 new car sales…
Opel is the best-selling brand in Spain so far in 2016, the Corsa is #1 in May. * See the Top 45 All-brands and Top 300 All-models by clicking on the title * The Spanish new car market is up a whopping 21% year-on-year in May to 114.441 registrations, the…
Jeep posts an all-time monthly volume record in May at 90.545 sales. * Now updated with the Top 15 groups, Top 40 All-brands and Top 275 models * Passenger cars are on track to become a thing of the past in the U.S.A. and are weighing down otherwise brilliant light truck…
The all-new Ford Everest is an instant blockbuster in the Philippines. * See the Top 5 best-selling brands and Top 110 models by clicking on the title * Even though it posted a sixth consecutive all-time record year in 2015, the Filipino new car market isn't done yet: January sales are…