The Peugeot 308 is #2 at home so far this month. * See the Top 10 best-selling models and brands by clicking on the title * While the rest of Europe is seeing la vie en rose and will register its first positive year since 2007, the outlook for the French…
The VW Polo is only 22 sales below the Renault Clio IV so far this month in France. * See the Top 10 best-selling brands and models by clicking on the title * Still no sign of improvement for the French new car market whereas the rest of Europe is…
The Dacia Sandero is the third best-selling model to private French consumers. * See the Top 10 best-selling models and brands by clicking on the title * Thanks to French magazine Auto Plus today I can share with you exclusive Private Sales (PS) rankings for France. A private new car…
The VW Golf Sporstvan is now separated from the Golf and lands at #38. * See the Top 300 best-selling models and Top 50 brands by clicking on the title * Thanks to my correspondents in the place Patricia and Christian and L’Argus I can now share with you detailed actuals…
Toyota Corolla * See the Top 15 best-selling local models by clicking on the title! * As is the tradition on BSCB, I can share with you sales of locally-produced models in Pakistan for the month. A pretty accurate picture of the new vehicle market in the country given import taxes…
New car sales in Western Europe are up 6% year-on-year in October to 1.03 million units according to LMC Automotive. This corresponds to an annualised selling rate of 12.6 million, up from 12.2 in September. This "Despite the increasingly gloomy economic outlook for western Europe", LMC analyst Jonathon Poskitt said.…
Dacia Sandero * See the Top 40 best-selling models and Top 30 brands by clicking on the title! Thanks Stéphane * Another very encouraging month new car sales in New Caledonia, a French territory located North-East of Australia: up a splendid 18% year-on-year in October to 821 registrations, bringing the year-to-date total…
The Peugeot 2008 outsells the Renault Captur this month at home. * See the Top 70 best-selling models and Top 18 brands by clicking on the title! * An updated Top 300 models and Top 50 brands ranking is now available here! Just as Europe is slowly but surely waking…
Citroen C3 * See the Top 10 best-selling models and brands by clicking on the title! * Still no sparks for French new car sales, down 0.4% year-on-year over the first 3 weeks of October. Peugeot keeps the lead for now thanks to sales up 7% vs. -1% for Renault…
Peugeot 308 * See the Top 10 best-selling models and brands by clicking on the title! * Not a very encouraging first half of the month in France with sales from 1 to 15 October down 2% year-on-year. All French manufacturers buck the trend though: Peugeot is up 9% to…
Dacia unveiled the Dokker and Lodgy Stepway in Paris. * See the Full interview by clicking on the title, and all Paris Auto Show 2014 Reports here! * This is the last part in my Paris Auto Show 2014 series of reports: an exclusive interview with Renaud Pirel, Renault Entry Range Sales…
Renault Espace The Paris Auto Show was the first motor show in the world, established in 1898 by industry pioneer Albert de Dion. This is where French manufacturers are expected to shine, surprise and revolutionise the automotive world. In 1922, an astounding 81 French automobile makers were exhibited at the Show. Renault Twingo…
1. Lamborghini Huracan * See the Full Photo Report by clicking on the title and all other Paris 2014 Reports here * The Paris Auto Show 2014 just closed its doors on Sunday and was another tremendous success at over 1.2 million visitors. There is one more interview I will…
Peugeot 2008 at the Paris Auto Show 2014 * See the Full interview by clicking on the title! * After DS, I can now share with you an interview I had the privilege to conduct with Marc Bocqué, World Press and External Relation Manager for Peugeot. I last interviewed Marc…
VW Golf * See the Top 10 best-selling models and brands by clicking on the title! * Harsh start of the month for new car sales in France with sales down 8% year-on-year during the first eight days of the month. Weekly rankings are always to be taken with a…