The Jetour G700 is the most popular recent launch over the period. After losing -18.4% over Q1, the Bahraini new light vehicle market is down an even harsher -27.3% over H1 to just 13,165 units. Toyota (-23.1%) remains ultra dominant at 31.7% share, improving on the 29.9% of a year…
The Changan CS55 Pro ranks #3 in Syria over H1. The Syrian market is now definitely heading in the right direction, going from just 340 units over H1 2025 to 6,151 now. This is also to be compared with the 2,106 units of the Full Year 2025. Compared to last…
The Toyota Land Cruiser is the best-selling vehicle in Lebanon so far this year. The Lebanese new light vehicle market goes against the Middle Eastern gloom with a 30.9% year-on-year rise over H1 to 11,357 units. However this is a mere catching up as H1 2025 volumes were down -29.7%…
The new gen Toyota Hilux hasn't reached Yemen just yet. New light vehicle sales in Yemen are down a harsh -16.2% year-on-year over H1 to just 4,355 units. This is due to a horrendous Q2 result with April down -59.1% over 2025, May off -66.9% and June down -51.6%. Toyota…
According to fresh data by local association AIVAM, the Moroccan new vehicle market soars 17.6% year-on-year over the First Half 2026 to a record 131,748 units. Note this figure includes commercial vehicles which explains the discrepancy with previous updates. Local producer Dacia (+15.2%) holds onto the brands top spot with…
First Top 10 finish for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. New light vehicle sales in Panama are impacted by the World Cup at -1.8% year-on-year in June to 4,468 units. However the H1 2026 tally is strong at +10.4% to 31,157. Toyota (+3.6%) goes against the negative market and cements…
The Honda City is the best-selling foreigner in Malaysia in June. Exceptional month for new light vehicle sales in Malaysia, with June volumes up 25.4% year-on-year to 72,943. This way, the H1 2026 tally is up 3.9% to a record 409,310. Perodua (+23.2%) slightly trails its home market but remains…
The Chevrolet Groove achieves a podium finish for the first time in almost two years. New vehicle sales in Chile advance 9.5% year-on-year in June to 26,576 units, bringing the YTD tally up 5.5% to 153,574. Toyota (+11%) holds onto the brands top spot but Suzuki (+27.4%) is getting closer…
The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ makes its first appearance in any world ranking. The South African new vehicle market lodges a 20th consecutive month of year-on-year gain in June at +15.3% to 54,482 units. This is also the 5th straight month of double-digit YoY lifts. This month marks the best…
The Suzuki Swift DZire is the best-selling vehicle in Saudi Arabia in May. New light vehicle sales in Saudi Arabia drop a harsh -31.7% year-on-year in May to 45,338, bringing the year-to-date tally down -24.4% to 263,079. The Top 3 brands fall even faster than the market: Toyota is down…
Changan holds 4.9% of the Panamanian market in May. 4,972 new light vehicles found a buyer in Panama in May, a solid 7.4% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally is up an even better +12.7% to 26,689. Toyota (-10.5%) stays ahead in the brands charts despite a painful YoY drop. Kia…
The new Changan CS35 Max is up to #3 in Kazakhstan in May. New vehicle sales in Kazakhstan drop -5.1% year-on-year in May to 18,393 units, pushing the year-to-date tally further into negative territory at -1.8% to 84,002. This month, after a freak surge by Chevrolet in April, Hyundai (-27.6%)…
The Proton Saga is the best-selling vehicle in Malaysia in May. It's a difficult month for new car sales in Malaysia with May volumes off -10.7% year-on-year to 66,053. The year-to-date tally remains in positive, just, at +0.07% to 335,853. Perodua (-22%) skids down to 37.1% share vs. 38.9% year-to-date…
The Suzuki Fronx lands directly at #8 in Pakistan in May. According to local manufacturers association PAMA, 17,660 new locally assembled vehicles hit Pakistani roads in May, a vigorous +19.4% year-on-year lift. Year-to-date, sales are up 45.5% to 95,382. Note not all manufacturers present in Pakistan are members of PAMA…
The Jetour T2 breaks into the South African Top 10 in May. New vehicle sales in South Africa sign an incredible 19th consecutive month of year-on-year gains in May at +12.8% to 51,071 units. This is the biggest May volume in 13 years: since the 53,997 sales of May 2013.…