Chery ranks #9 brand in Hungary a little more than a year after entering the country. 12,488 new passenger cars found a buyer in Hungary in September, a splendid 20.3% year-on-year increase and the best September result since at least 2008. The year-to-date tally is now up 13% to 108,422.…
The MG Urban ranks #10 in Thailand in September. It's another very satisfying month for the Thai new light vehicle market, with September volumes up 24.7% year-on-year to 60,110. This brings the year-to-date tally up 18.9% to 552,637. Toyota (+9.5%) easily holds onto the brands top spot with 33.7% share,…
Hongqi G919 Now that September 2026 wholesales have been covered, let’s focus on the latest launches on the Chinese market. In September it's a record: a huge 19 new models hit the charts, 16 of them Chinese. To fully understand the scope of the Chinese market, make sure you consult…
MG sales more than double year-on-year in September. According to CPCA, domestic sales of passenger cars dramatically accelerate their fall to -28% year-on-year in September at 1,618,000 units, compared with 2,247,000 in September 2025. It means China's traditional "Golden September" sales season subdued. CAAM has domestic sales in September down…
The MG S9 is #2 in Israel over Q3. According to our local partner cartube.co.il, 23,709 new cars found a buyer in Israel in September, a harsh -19.1% year-on-year drop. The year-to-date tally remains in positive however at 255,223, up 5.4% over the same period in 2025. This month Toyota (-6%)…
Geely sales are up 870.3% year-on-year in September. 07/10 update: Now with Top 353 All models ranking. The Australian new vehicle market is up 1.8% year-on-year in September to 108,778 sales, the second highest ever September result below the 110,702 of September 2023. The year-to-date tally is now up 2%…
The Isuzu D-Max is the third best-selling vehicle in South Africa in September. New vehicle sales in South Africa deliver their 23rd consecutive month of year-on-year gains and 8th straight double-digit uptick in September at +12.7% to 61,645 units. This is not only the best September volume ever but also…
The BYD Seal U ranks #8 in Romania in September. Paltry result once again for Romanian new car sales in September at -11.2% year-on-year to 11,068. The year-to-date volume is now off -10.6% to 97,213. Local behemoth Dacia (-34.4%) is in freefall once again to 24.4% share vs. 33.1% a…
MG is the #7 brand in Poland in September, its first time in the Top 10. New sales of Passenger Cars in Poland gain a sturdy 13% year-on-year in September to 56,357 units, which is a record for the month. The year-to-date tally is up 10% to 470,520. Toyota (-5.7%)…
Second ever podium finish for the Ford Territory in Argentina. New light vehicle sales in Argentina reverse -12.6% year-on-year in September to 46,717 units, leading to a year-to-date volume off -13.6% to 409,791. Toyota (-13%) remains the most popular carmaker in the country with 16.7% share, while Fiat (-12.4%) overtakes…
Toyota Hilux sales are up 19.5% year-on-year in August. 12,216 new vehicles found a buyer in New Zealand in August, a 4.1% year-on-year uptick. The year-to-date volume is now up 9.9% to 95,385. Passenger Cars (Cars and SUVs) are up 12.9% to 9,137 whereas commercial vehicles sink -15.6% to 3,079.…
The Yuan Pro accounts for a bit less than 50% of BYD sales in August. For the second time in a row, new vehicle sales in Ecuador reach the highest ever recorded monthly volume at 15,281 units, up 48.9% year-on-year. The year-to-date tally is now up 40.4% to a record…
Smart #5 and Hyundai Accent Recently I have been lucky enough to have a quick layover in Dubai. This was a good opportunity to quickly scan the car landscape of the city. Note a small number of cars also come from neighbouring Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia. Burj Khalifa is…
The Geely EX2 is up to #5 in Thailand in July. 29/09 update: now with H1 2026 Top 50 brands and Top H1 2026 Top 100 models. 29/09 update: now with July 2026 Top 58 All brands and Top 50 models. Over H1 the Thai new light vehicle market is…
The Ford Transit Custom ranks #5 in Bosnia & Herzegovina in August. Thanks to our local partner CE Auto, we can share with you today August data for the Bosnian market. Sales are very sturdy this month at +15.7% year-on-year to 1,151 units. This leads to a year-to-date tally up…