The VW Tiguan is up to a record 4th place in Ukraine in August. The Ukrainian new car market brutally ends a run of two consecutive months of gains in August at -15.6% year-on-year to 6.970 registrations leading to a year-to-date tally down -3.8% to 52.506. Renault (-6.2%) and Toyota (-2.3%)…
First ever monthly win for the Renault Sandero in Ukraine. New car sales in Ukraine post a second straight positive month - and double-digit gain - in August at +10.2% year-on-year to 8.392 units, meaning the year-to-date tally is now down just -1.7% to 45.536. Brand leaders Renault (+19.7%) and Toyota…
The Changan CS75 breaks its volume record for the 2nd month in a row. The last month of the year is traditionally busier in China as manufacturers rush to register cars to meet annual emissions targets. This year is no exception, and even though they marks a 18th consecutive month…
The VW Tayron hits a 6th consecutive all-time record volume in November. New China wholesales endure an excruciating 17th straight month of year-on-year decline but for the 2nd month in a row the dip is the smallest since the market started falling in July 2018 at just -3.6% to 2.457.000 units. This means…
Toyota Corolla China sales are up 41.2% year-on-year in October. The Chinese wholesales market is down for the 16th consecutive month in October but, in a potential sign of improvement, its drop is the lowest since the market started skidding down in July 2018. Wholesales dip -4% year-on-year to 2.284.000…
My rental Peugeot Pars near Mount Damavand, Tehran Province. Iran regularly makes headlines for all the wrong reasons - religious extremism, nuclear threats and thunderous ayatollahs - yet almost every visitor returns enchanted. The contrast is such that I felt I had to see it for myself to make up…
Toyota Tundra in front of the Potala Palace, Lhasa. After Shanghai, Manzhouli in Inner Mongolia and Kunming, Dali and Lijiang in Yunnan, we finish our Chinese exploration following the Shanghai Auto Show on a high note. After many years of anticipation and missed opportunities because of how convoluted the permit process is, I…
The 12th generation will help the Toyota Corolla remain at #1 worldwide in 2019. Consult 60 years worth of Worldwide Historical Data here. Our exclusive Full Year worldwide models ranking is here for 2018. This is the most complete and accurate worldwide ranking published online, taking into account official sales…
Exeed TXL After analysing April sales in detail, we now focus on the all-new locally produced launches for the month, so you can stay up-to-date on the fastest-evolving automotive market in the world. Note this update is based on wholesales figures, and sometimes new nameplates appear first in the retail…
The Camry (+70.3%) helps Toyota break its all-time volume record in China in January in a declining market. No recovery in sight just yet for the Chinese new vehicle market, January marking the 7th consecutive month of year-on-year decline and third double-digit drop in a row at 15.8% to 2.367.300…
The Wuling Hongguang S3 sells a record 27.048 retail units in October. April 2017 – October 2018 monthly All-models China Retail data also available, Contact us After exploring China wholesales for October 2018 meaning sales to dealerships, it is now time to study October Retail sales, meaning sales to end-customers, a new monthly update…
Chinese consumers are now getting nervous about buying a new car. The VW Lavida is up 57% though. * See the Top 90 All China-made brands and Top 465 models by clicking on the title * The depression Chinese new vehicle sales have fallen into in the past few months…
The Nissan Sylphy is the only Top 10 model in positive in September. * See the Top 80 All China-made brands and Top 450 models by clicking on the title * Wholesales seem to now be stuck in a downward spiral in China: September deliveries plunge 11.5% to 2.394.100 units,…
Chinese brand Bisu (-79%) had focused solely on SUVs and is now paying the price dearly. * See the Top 80 All China-made brands and Top 450 models by clicking on the title * Wholesales data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) shows a second year-on-year decline in…
Geely posts a 28th consecutive month of double-digit gains thanks to a strong sedan lineup. * See the Top 83 All China-made brands and Top 440 models by clicking on the title * According to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), in July the Chinese new light…