Mazda3 * See the Top 240 All-models and Top 38 All-brands by clicking on the title * After the traditional monthly look at the Top 10 and a more detailed look at March sales earlier today, we now explore the First Quarter 2015 figures in Mexico to extract longer-term trends.…
Suzuki Ciaz * See the Top 145 All-models ranking by clicking on the title. Thanks Ldman * The Egyptian new light vehicle market is in great shape once again this month: up 11% year-on-year in March to 25,491 registrations, which brings the first quarter total to 72,193 deliveries, up 15%…
Skoda Fabia * See the Top 242 All-models ranking by clicking on the title * New car sales in Slovakia are up a robust 13% year-on-year in March to 7,323 registrations, bringing the first quarter total almost to neutral compared to 2014 at -0.4% and 18,068 units. For the first…
The Dodge Attitude is a rebadged Mitsubishi Attrage exclusive to Mexico. * See the Top 222 All-models and Top 38 All-brands by clicking on the title * This month we have the opportunity to have a much more detailed look at the Mexican market. March figures for now, a full First…
Among the world's Top 10 markets, Italy is the fastest growing so far in 2015 at +14%. This is the portal to all Q1 2015 updates, covering the Top 12 markets in the world. Click on any link to access the data. 1. China 6.15 million units China 1st Quarter 2015:…
ZX Auto Grand Tiger and FAW V5 taxi in Mudanjiang This is the portal to all China 2015 Photo Reports, you can click on any link to access the Photo Report. The cars of Shanghai The cars of Changchun, Jilin province The cars of Yanji, Korean autonomous prefecture The cars…
The Mazda Demio is up to #5 among regular vehicles. * See the Top 60 All-brands, Top 30 regular vehicles, Top 35 kei cars & Top 20 imports * The first quarter of 2014 saw record sales in Japan due to an impending tax increase, so the 2015 market is not a pretty…
Now within throwing distance of the overall #1 spot in Brazil: the Chevrolet Onix. * See the Top 140 best-selling models and Top 20 brands by clicking on the title * The Brazilian new car market is undergoing a severe correction in 2015, down 16% over the first quarter to…
The new model lifts VW Passat sales up 41% on 2014. * See the Top 50 best-selling brands and Top 324 models by clicking on the title * Still the engine of the European market despite the UK stepping up, the health of German sales has a large impact on…
The Maruti Alto continues to dominate the Indian market. * See the Top 15 best-selling brands and Top 70 models by clicking on the title * The Indian new car market is revving back into gear: up 2% year-on-year over the first quarter of 2015 to 675.858 units – note…
VW Golf sales are up a whopping 533% year-on-year in Canada. * See the Top 15 groups, Top 35 brands & Top 260 models by clicking on the title * Nothing seems to be able to stop the Canadian new light vehicle market from moving forward year after year: after record…
The Datsun on-DO is an instant blockbuster in troubled Russia. * See the Top 55 All-brands and Top 25 models by clicking on the title * Catastrophic results for the Russian new car market, crumbling down over the effects of galloping inflation triggered by economic sanctions over the Ukrainian crisis.…
Consistently loud: Foton This is Part 3 of my ranking of the most impressive Chinese carmakers at Auto Shanghai 2015. You can check out Part 1 (from #35 to #21) here and Part 2 (from #20 to #11) here. We are now entering the Top 10 most impressive brands, and by now most…
The Honda HR-V jumps to 7th place overall in Thailand this month. * See the Top 55 best-selling models and Top 35 All-brands by clicking on the title * The recession is still not over for the new light vehicle market in Thailand: sales are down another 12% year-on-year both…
* See the Top 10 best-selling models by clicking on the title * According to Central European specialists www.ceauto.co.hu, new car sales in Serbia are down a painful 15% year-on-year in March to 2,043 registrations, bringing the First Quarter down 9% on the same period in 2014 to 4,496 deliveries.…