Beijing Auto Show 2016: The most impressive Chinese carmakers (6/6)
Here we are! We have now come to the end of our ranking of the most impressive Chinese carmakers at this year’s Beijing Auto Show. You can see Part 1 (#30 to #21) here, Part 2 (#20 to #11) here, Part 3 (#10 to #6) here, Part 4 (#5 to #3) here and Part 5 (#2) here.…
China 2016 Photo Reports: The cars of Beijing
You won't see many Hongqi H7 in the streets outside of Beijing and Shanghai... This article launches our new annual series of Photo Reports for China. In 2014 we travelled to the extreme West of the country to the Xinjiang Uyghur province all the way to the border with Pakistan. In 2015…
Thailand April 2016: Honda Civic up 4-fold to land on podium
It's a Honda Civic invasion: 2.408 Thai sales in April alone. * Now updated with the Top 35 All-brands and Top 65 models * For the third time in the past 6 months, the Thai new light vehicle market is up year-on-year at +2% to 54.986 registrations, with the year-to-date total…
Indonesia April 2016: First year-on-year gain in 20 months (+4%)
The Toyota Avanza posts its strongest market share since last October at 15%. * See the Top 20 best-selling models by clicking on the title * Finally! For the first time since August 2014, the Indonesian new car market manages to gain ground year-on-year with sales 4% in April to 84.703 units,…
Slovenia April 2016: Clio and Captur shine, Hyundai up 60%
The Renault Captur is up to #5 in Slovenia this month. * See the Top 35 All-brands and Top 185 All-models by clicking on the title * Slovenian new car sales are up a shy 2% year-on-year in April to 5.472 units, pulling the year-to-date total up 5.6% to 22.163…
Romania April 2016: Mercedes GLE solid again in market up 13%
The Mercedes GLE ranks at a stunning 15th place in Romania this month. * See the Top 35 All-brands and Top 205 All-models by clicking on the title * Another month of double-digit gains for Romania in April, up 13% to 6.174 registrations leading to a 19% increase so far…
Greece April 2016: Toyota and Yaris back in charge in market up 25%
The Suzuki Baleno lands directly inside the Greek Top 40 in April. * See the Top 35 All-brands and Top 175 All-models by clicking on the title * Finally a breath of fresh air for the Greek new car market, up year-on-year for the first time in 2016 at +25%…
Austria April 2016: 10 Volkswagen Group nameplates in the Top 12
The Audi A4 is up 99% year-on-year in Austria thanks to the new model. * See the Top 48 All-brands and Top 280 All-models by clicking on the title * The Austrian new car market is up 5% year-on-year in April to 31.102 registrations, slowly but surely lifting up the…
Argentina April 2016: Toyota Hilux leads, Renault Duster Oroch lands
The Toyota Hilux is the best-selling nameplate in Argentina in April. * See the Top 35 All-brands and Top 190 All-models by clicking on the title * New car sales in Argentina are up a very encouraging 16% year-on-year in April to 59.550 units, lifting the year-to-date total up 7%…
China April 2016: Focus on the All-new models
The Haval H7 finally launches in China, one year after its unveiling in Shanghai. * See the April 2016 Top 380 All China-made models and Top 70 brands here * After a record 12 new locally-produced nameplates hit Chinese dealerships in March, the pace of new launches slows down in…
Beijing Auto Show 2016: The most impressive Chinese carmakers (5/6)
Dongfeng Aeolus A9 Drumroll.... This is the 2nd most impressive Chinese carmaker at this year's Beijing Auto Show. You can see Part 1 (#30 to #21) here, Part 2 (#20 to #11) here, Part 3 (#10 to #6) here and Part 4 (#5 to #3) here. All the justifications behind the ranking are below. 2.…
China April 2016: Haval H6 first SUV to lead the overall ranking
First ever pole position for the Haval H6 thanks to sales up 43%. H6 Coupe pictured. * See the Top 380 All China-made models and Top 70 brands by clicking on the title * The Chinese light vehicle market is up a very satisfying 6.5% year-on-year in April to 1.78…
Beijing Auto Show 2016: The most impressive Chinese carmakers (4/6)
Cowin X3 We are now getting into the five most impressive Chinese carmakers at the Beijing Auto Show 2016, in other words the creme de la creme. These ultimate spots are full of surprises with two all-new entrants and a new overall leader. But for now we'll go from 5th…
Beijing Auto Show 2016: The most impressive Chinese carmakers (3/6)
FAW X4 Concept grille detail Our coverage of the 2016 Beijing Auto Show is back with Part 3 of our ranking of the most impressive Chinese carmakers at the Show: #10 to #6. You can see Part 1 (#30 to #21) here and Part 2 (#20 to #11) here. All the justifications…