Mercedes will need the A-Class to reclaim the world #1 premium brand spot it lost in 2005 * See the full article by clicking on the title! * Launched in mid-September across Western Europe, the new generation Mercedes A-Class already has over 70,000 orders despite being €7,000 more expensive than the…
Ford Focus * Click on the title to see the full article! * With most September data now in, it’s time for our much anticipated monthly rendezvous: the World roundup, now in its 7th instalment. Last month the Subaru XV made the headlines by toppling the VW Golf in Switzerland. In…
Toyota Yaris * See the Top 10 best-selling models by clicking on the title! * This is it. With 4 of the Top 5 European markets in significant decline in September (Germany -11%, France -18%, Italy -26% and Spain -40%), the overall new car market in Europe is now officially…
* See the entire article by clicking on the title! * Interviewed by Reuters yesterday at the Paris Auto Show, Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said that in the face of the significant sales decline in Europe, the group is refocusing its production towards export markets outside the continent. The fall…
208 Rolls Royce Ghost were sold in Europe so far in 2012. Picture by gstaranto, all rights reserved. * See the Top 325 best-selling models by clicking on the title! * Thanks to Lancia Lover from www.autoweek.nl I can share with you today and for the first time since last April…
Renault Twizy * See the Renault Twizy's detailed sales figures by clicking on the title! * Around a month ago I wrote about the Renault Twizy and its sales performance in Europe where it launched 6 months ago. Being categorised as a quadricycle it doesn't appear in traditional models rankings…
Ferrari F12 berlinetta (Click on picture to enlarge) * See more pictures by clicking on the title! * On September 1, Ferrari started European deliveries of the 'most powerful Ferrari yet' - the F12 berlinetta which goes from 0 to 200 km/h in 8.5 sec and delivers Formula 1-like 740…
Subaru XV * Click on the title to see the full article! * With most August data now out in the open, it’s time for our much awaited monthly rendezvous: the World roundup, now in its 6th instalment. Last month all eyes were on Ukraine where the Geely CK notched…
Could the Mokka reverse Opel's fortunes in Europe? * See Opel's press release by clicking on the title! * While Opel is losing ground in most European countries - except in the UK and Scotland where the Astra is kicking goals, it's encouraging to note the success of the Opel…
Renault Twizy. Photo by Paul Foguenne, all rights reserved. One of the most interesting newcomers on European streets this year but not qualifying as a passenger car, the Renault Twizy has been absent from Best Selling Cars Blog until today. I thought it was worth a quick update, nearly 6…
Peugeot 208 * See the Top 10 best-selling models by clicking on the title! * New car sales in Europe are down a worrying 8% year-on-year in July to 970,271 registrations, bringing the year-to-date total to 8,035,439 units, down 5% on 2011. There are only two models in the Top…
Hyundai Santa Fe * Click on the title to see the full article! * Now that most June figures have been published, may I introduce you to the fourth instalment of BSCB's monthly World Roundup. While last month we focused on General Motors and the Toyota Etios, this month the…
Vauxhall Corsa * See the Top 10 best-selling models by clicking on the title! * The European new car market is down 2% year-on-year in June to 1,258,035 registrations, bringing the year-to-date total to 6,918,643 units halfway through the year, down 7% on 2011. While the VW Golf keeps the…
The Ferrari 458 Italia sold 153 units in Europe in April. Picture by DLMphotos, all rights reserved. * See the Top 322 best-selling models by clicking on the title! * With a bit of delay I am now able to share with you a Full All-models Top 322 Ranking for…
Chevrolet Sail * Click on the title to see the full article! * Now that most May sales figures have come through, I welcome you to BSCB's third World Roundup after March and April 2012. This month the focus is on General Motors, reporting its highest US monthly sales in…