South Africa 2006-2007: VW Polo takes the lead

VW Polo * See the Top 10 best-selling models by clicking on the title! Thanks Vic * In 2006, the VW Polo passes the Toyota Corolla to become South Africa's best selling vehicle with 41,153 units sold (+25%), but the fight was very intense. I only have data for 7…

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Philippines 2005-2007: Toyota Innova takes the lead

Toyota Innova The Filipino car market is back in relative good shape over the period, passing the 100,000 registrations mark in 2007 for the first time in 10 years at 117,903 units. These are Toyota's best years in the country: at 38.4% share in 2006 and 38.2% but a record…

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Ireland 2007: Focus, Avensis & Corolla on podium

* See the Top 30 best-selling models by clicking on the title! * Solid car market in Ireland this year with 184,864 registrations. The Ford Focus, #1 for the third consecutive year, is above 10,000 sales at 10,101 and 5.5% of the market. Two Toyotas follow: the Avensis at #2…

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Algeria 2007: Chevrolet Aveo triumphs

At 217,742 registrations, the Algerian car market is up a very healthy 16% in 2007. Only #5 last year, the Chevrolet Aveo is the best selling car in the country this year with 7.4% of the market and 16,071 units sold, 14,713 of which are Sedans. The Toyota Hilux is…

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Brazil 2007: Gol and Palio at 220,000+ sales

Fiat Palio The car market explodes in Brazil in 2007: +28% at 2,342,059 units! That's way above France (2,064,999) and just under Italy (2,506,323) and Great Britain (2,404,007)... The VW Gol is still the best seller (243,164 sales, 10.4% share) but this year the Fiat Palio was breathing down its…

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