Sweden 1985-1987: Volvo 700 takes the lead

Volvo 740 * See 'Read more' for the Top 25 best-selling models! Many thanks to Torbjörn for the data * Swedish car sales are up a massive 14% in 1985 to a best-ever 263,033 units and reach 315,950 registrations in 1987! Launched in 1984, the Volvo 740 logically enables the 700 Series…

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France 1986: Renault Supercinq edges out Peugeot 205

Renault Supercinq * See the Top 100 best-selling models by clicking on the title! Thanks to STAC * New car sales in France are back in shape, up 9% this year to 1,909,304 registrations. Both the Renault Supercinq and Peugeot 205 have reached their cruising speed and both models deliver…

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Spain 1985: Renault 11 distant leader at 13.5% share

Renault 11 Now with the Top 30 All-brands, Top 110 All-models, Top 20 All LCV brands and Top 40 All LCV models. In 1985 the Spanish new car market is up a very healthy 13.7% year-on-year to 552.835 registrations. Renault dominates the brands ranking with 30.5% share above Ford at…

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Finland 1983-1984: Nissan stays #1, Toyota #2

The Sunny helps Nissan remain atop the Finnish brands charts over the period. * See the Top 45 All-brands and Top 50 models by clicking on the title * New car sales in Finland skid 6.7% in 1983 to 119.421 units, still the second best-ever annual volume. Datsun is renamed…

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Sweden 1984: Last year of reign for the Volvo 200

Volvo 245 * See 'Read more' for the Top 23 best-selling models! Many thanks to Torbjörn for the data * Swedish consumers bought 231,121 cars in 1984, possibly the country's best year so far. The Volvo 200 maintains its stranglehold over the market with 38,500 sales for a 16.7% market share,…

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