AITO reaches a record 32,226 wholesales in May. Chinese car wholesales in May edge up 1.2% year-on-year in May to 2,031,000 units. This includes 1,104,000 SUVs (+9.3%), 847,000 Passenger Cars (-6.3%) and 79,000 MPVs (-13.3%). The year-to-date volume is up 8.5% to 9,584,000 units including 5,141,000 SUVs (+15.1%), 4,068,000 Passenger…
The Opel Astra is up to #4 in Germany in May. The German new car market recedes slightly in May at -4.4% to 236,044 sales. The year-to-date tally remains in positive however at +5% to 1,172,725 units. Volkswagen (+8.7%) goes against the general negative trend with a solid uptick leading to…
The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro ranks #8 overall in South Africa in May. After lodging its first year-on-year gain in 9 months in April, the South African new vehicle market is back in negative in May at -14.2% to 37,105 units, potentially due to the national elections. The year-to-date tally…
The Ford Ranger holds 10.5% of the New Zealand market in May. New Zealand new vehicle sales drop a harsh -23.6% year-on-year in May to just 10,186 units, leading the year-to-date tally down -13.3% to 53,271. Passenger cars implode -40.3% to 1,175 and 11.5% share, SUVs are off -31.6% to…
The VW Golf hits 7.2% share in May, its highest since December 2014. New car sales in Austria recede -3.9% year-on-year in May to 19,820 units, however the year-to-date volume remains in positive at +2.2% to 104,420. Volkswagen (+14.8%) defies the negative market to improve to a stellar 18% share,…
BMW sales climb 13.3% year-on-year in negative market The new car market in Luxembourg returns to negative territory in May at a harsh -12.6% year-on-year to 3,847 units. This way the year-to-date tally is off -4.4% to 20,761. Volkswagen (+1.8%) retains the brands top spot with 13.3% share, however BMW…
The Sazgar Haval H6 is the 2nd best-selling vehicle in Pakistan in May. Once again, sales of new assembled light vehicles in Pakistan rally up 107% year-on-year in May to 10,949 units, keeping in mind May 2023 was down -76.9% on the year prior. As a result we remain a…
The Hyundai Kona knocks at the Top 10's door in May. 13/06 update: Now with Top 320 All models ranking. It's a 5th consecutive monthly record for new car sales in Australia, up 5.1% to 111,099 units, eclipsing the previous record of 105,694 established just last year. The year-to-date tally is…
The Honda WR-V is inside the Top 20 in Japan and helps Honda up this month. New vehicle sales in Japan slow down their fall in May to just -4.4% year-on-year to 312,406 units. Keep in mind May 2023 was up 25% on the year prior. The year-to-date total is…
The Hyundai Staria-based ST1 makes its first appearance in the South Korean ranking. The South Korean new car market drops -7.1% year-on-year in May to 140,886 sales, including 116,677 locals (-10.5%) and 24,209 foreigners (+13.4%). Year-to-date volumes are off -9.8% to 658,593 including 558,241 locals (-10.9%) and 100,352 foreigners (-3.5%).…
BMW 1 Series sales more than double year-on-year in May. Next generation pictured. The Swiss new car market edges down -1.4% year-on-year in May to 21,265 sales, leading to a stable year-to-date tally at 98,529 units vs. 98,538 over the same period in 2023. 4x4 sales gain 2.6% to 11,070…
Dacia Duster sales double year-on-year in May. Next generation pictured New car sales in Romania gain a solid 14.7% year-on-year in May to 15,643 units, meaning the year-to-date volume tilts into positive at +2.8% to 62,148. Local behemoth Dacia (+30.5%) vastly outpaces its home market to lodge an outstanding 35.3% share…
The 2024 Chevrolet Camaro stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of American muscle cars, blending top-tier performance with considerable comfort. This article delves into the rich history and future prospects of the Camaro, exploring its influence in motorsport and its evolution amidst automotive industry shifts. The 2024 Camaro’s…
There are more than 180 car crashes in Houston every single day. These accidents happen because of several reasons, including drunk or distracted driving, bad weather, and vehicle defects. The number of inexperienced drivers on the road also contributes to car accidents in the city, as do well-experienced drivers who…
The Volvo EX30 is the best-selling vehicle in Norway once again. The Norwegian new car market sinks in May at -23.2% year-to-date to 10,253 sales, bringing the year-to-date tally down -14.2% to 43,746. 7,893 BEVs found a buyer, a -26.7% year-on-year loss and accounting for a 77% market share vs.…