The Peugeot stand at the Paris Auto Show was dedicated to SUVs. The Paris Auto Show 2016 is over: it just closed its doors on Sunday with a disappointing total attendance - down 14% on 2014 to 1.072.697 - but a lot more new launches than two years ago and faultless…
The Ford Ecosport is up to an all-time high 8th place in Vietnam in September. * See the Top 20 All-manufacturers and Top 50 models by clicking on the title * The Vietnamese new vehicle market is up by another 24% year-on-year in September to 26,551 registrations, lifting the year-to-date…
The Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and Holden Colorado are all inside the NZ Top 4 in September. * See the Top 63 All-brands and Top 30 models by clicking on the title * The August 2016 post has been updated with the Top 64 All-brands Another outstanding month for new…
The Renault Mégane is up to #7 in Croatia in September, earning a Top 20 YTD spot. * See the Top 30 All-brands and Top 20 models by clicking on the title * The Croatian new car market is up by a very vigorous 18% year-on-year in September to 2.586…
Hyundai sales are up 59% year-on-year in Chile in September. * See the Top 55 All-brands by clicking on the title * The Chilean new car market is up a very encouraging 13% year-on-year in September to 32.377 registrations, lifting the year-to-date tally up 7% to 219.596 units. Hyundai confirms its…
Mercedes sales are up 26% year-on-year at home in September. * See the Top 50 brands and Top 322 All-models by clicking on the title * German new car sales are up a very satisfying 9% year-on-year in September to 298.002 registrations, lifting the year-to-date tally up 6% or almost…
The Toyota Corolla is now #1 year-to-date in Australia. * NOW UPDATED with the Top 50 All-brands and Top 285 All-models * The Australian new car market sees no respite in 2016: up another 1.3% year-on-year in September to an all-time high 102.696 sales, lifting the year-to-date tally up 2.8% or…
The Toyota Hilux is #1 in Thailand for the 4th straight month, but still #2 YTD. * See the Top 30 All-brands and Top 65 models by clicking on the title * Encouraging result in August for new car sales in Thailand: up for the 6th time in the past…
The Perodua Bezza has taken the Malaysian market by storm. * See the Top 45 All-brands by clicking on the title * New car sales in Malaysia slow down their decline in August to -2% year-on-year at 52.312 units, meaning the year-to-date tally is now down 15% to 370.742. One manufacturer…
Mazda3 * See the Top 10 best-selling brands and Top 70 models by clicking on the title * One year ago, lunar year celebrations falling early in the month and a series of typhoons resulted in a particularly weak month at 25.226 sales. Accordingly, this year's September score is up…
The Toyota Land Cruiser tops the UAE sales charts so far in 2016. * See the Top 43 All-brands and Top 350 All-models by clicking on the title * Reflecting an overall gloomy trend in the Middle-East, new light vehicles in the United Arab Emirates are down a steep 20%…
The Toyota Prado is up 64% to rank #2 in Lebanon so far in 2016. * See the Top 40 All-brands and Top 270 All-models by clicking on the title * The Lebanese new car market is down slightly so far in 2016 at -6% over the first 7 months…
The Lexus LX ranks #4 best-seller in Qatar so far in 2016. * See the Top 40 All-brands and Top 300 All-models by clicking on the title * New light vehicle sales in Qatar are down a steep 30% year-on-year over the first 7 months of 2016 to an almost…
The Toyota Prado is #1 in Kuwait so far in 2016. Picture crankandpiston.com * See the Top 43 All-brands and Top 320 All-models by clicking on the title * New light vehicle sales in Kuwait are down a harsh 29% year-on-year over the first 7 months of 2016 to just 62.355…
The Model X (left) and S (centre) are already in the Top 15. Awaiting the Model 3 (right)... * NOW UPDATED with the Top 40 All-brands and Top 215 All-models * New car sales in Norway are up 5% year-on-year in August to 13.232, meaning the year-to-date total is now up 3% on…