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2015 (January) International: Worldwide Car Sales

February 17, 2015 By Henk Bekker

January 2015: New passenger vehicle registrations increased in the USA, China, Europe and India while new car sales were down in Japan, Brazil and Russia. China was by far the largest single-country new car market in the world while the USA showed the most growth during January 2015. Car sales increased slightly in the European Union and India. However, new car sales were much weaker in Brazil, Japan and Russia. Worldwide Car Sales in 2015 (January) New passenger vehicle registrations in … [Read More...]

Geneva Auto Show 2014

2014 (Full Year) International: Worldwide Car Sales

January 16, 2015 By Henk Bekker

In December 2014, car sales increased in all major regions of the world with growth fastest in China, India and the USA. Europe also had a positive year with the market in the EU expanding for the first time in seven years. Although car sales were positive in Brazil and Russia in December 2014, full year numbers were down. In 2014, sales in India were flat while new passenger vehicle registrations in Japan increased by 3%. Growth in the USA and Europe was over 5% while China again led the way … [Read More...]

BMW M6 Grand Coupe at the Geneva Auto Salon 2013

2014 Europe: Most-Popular Used Cars and Colors

The VW Golf was the best-selling new car in Europe in 2014 but the favorite model for second-hand buyers was again the BMW 3 Series. New passenger vehicle registration data for the European Union had … [Read More...]

White VW Golf TSi

2014 (Full Year) Europe: Best-Selling Car Models

In 2014, the Volkswagen Golf extended its lead as the most-popular car model in the European Union. It was followed by the Ford Fiesta, Renault Clio and VW Polo. The Skoda Octavia and Audi A4 were the … [Read More...]

BMW Kombi in German Colors

2015 Germany: Total Number of Registered Cars

On January 1, 2015, the total number of cars registered in Germany was 44,403,124 – 1.3% more than in 2014. VW, Opel and Mercedes were the top brands. In the … [Read More...]

Volkswagen e-up! in Berlin

2015 (January) Germany: Electric and Hybrid Car Sales

January 2015: Electric car sales in Germany continue to growth but new hybrid vehicle sales are flat with growth mostly in the plug-in car market. This trend is … [Read More...]

Skoda Octavia Scout at the Geneva Auto Salon

2014 (Full Year) Europe: Best-Selling Car Brands and Manufacturers

In 2014, the Volkswagen, PSA and Renault groups remained Europe’s largest car manufactures with VW, Ford and Opel / Vauxhall the best-selling car brands. In an … [Read More...]

eep at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

2014 (Full Year) Europe: Car Sales by EU Country

In 2014, car sales in the European Union and EFTA countries grew by 5.4% to 13,006,451 new passenger vehicle registrations – the first increase since 2007. In … [Read More...]

Ferrari 458 Spider Geneva Auto Salon

2014 (Full Year) Switzerland: Best-Selling Car Models

In 2014, the Volkswagen Golf was again the top-selling car model in Switzerland. The Skoda Octavia and VW Polo were also favorite cars for Swiss buyers. Sport … [Read More...]

BMW Pininfarina Geneva Auto Show 2014

2014 (Full Year) China and Worldwide German Luxury Car Sales

In 2014, German luxury carmakers and premium brands Porsche, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi and Volkswagen had record vehicle sales worldwide and in China. Once … [Read More...]

Volkswagen Golf at Geneva Auto Salon

2014 (Full Year) Germany: Best-Selling Car Models

In 2014, Germany’s top-selling car model was again the Volkswagen Golf followed by the VW Passat. The Polo took third place from the BMW 3 Series. Four of the … [Read More...]

Mitsubishi Concept GC PHEV at Geneva Auto Salon

2014 (Full Year) Japan: Best-Selling Car Brands and Manufacturers

In 2014, Toyota, Honda and Suzuki remained the largest carmakers in Japan. The Japanese vehicle market expanded 3.5% to 5.5 million vehicles. The Toyota Aqua … [Read More...]

Toyota at Geneva Auto Show 2014

2014 (Full Year) Japan: Best-Selling Car Models

In 2014, the Toyota Aqua was again the top-selling car model in Japan. The Honda Fit took second place from the Prius with the evergreen Corolla fourth. The … [Read More...]

Geneva Car Show 2014

2014 (Full Year) Switzerland: Best-Selling Car Brands and Manufacturers

In 2014, Volkswagen remained the top-selling car brand in Switzerland while BMW overtook Audi. The Swiss car market declined to just over 300,000 vehicles. … [Read More...]

Volkswagen Geneva Auto Salon

2014 (Full Year) Germany: Best-Selling Car Manufactures and Brands

In 2014, Volkswagen, Mercedes and Audi remained the top-selling car marques in Germany. The German auto market grew by 2.9% to just over 3 million cars. Germany … [Read More...]

Ford Fiesta ST

2014 (Full Year) Britain: Best-Selling Car Models

In 2014, the Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus were again Britain’s favorite car models. Other top sellers were the Vauxhall Corsa, VW Golf, Vauxhall Astra and Nissan … [Read More...]

Ford Focus SW

2014 (Full Year) Britain: Best-Selling Car Brands and Manufacturers

In 2014, the top-selling car manufacturers and marques in Britain were again Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen. The British car market expanded by 9.4% to nearly … [Read More...]

Renault Clio at the Geneva Auto Salon

2014 (Full Year) France: Best-Selling Car Models

The Renault Clio and Peugeot 208 remained the top-selling car models in France during 2014. The Captur and 308 were also favorites of French car buyers. In a … [Read More...]

Citroen Cactus Geneva Auto Salon 2014

2014 (Full Year) France: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Brands

In 2014, the PSA Group (Peugeot, Citroen, DS) was the best-selling carmaker in France; Renault was the most popular car brand and the Clio the top model. New … [Read More...]

Rolls Royce Ghost II

2014 (January to November) International: Worldwide Car Sales

Car sales increased in November 2014 in Europe, the USA, India and China while new vehicle registrations contracted in Russia, Japan and Brazil. However, the … [Read More...]

Masonry Bugatti at Geneva Autosalon

2014 (January to October) International: Worldwide Car Sales

In October 2014, new car sales increased in China, Europe and the USA while vehicle registrations were down in Russia, Brazil, Japan and India. Growth was again … [Read More...]

Golf Sportsvan

2014 (Q3) Europe: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers, Brands and Models

January to September 2014: Volkswagen remained the largest passenger vehicle manufacturer and top-selling car brand in Europe with the VW Golf Europe’s favorite … [Read More...]

Geneva Auto Show

2014 (Q3) Europe: Car Sales by EU Country

September 2014: European Union & EFTA car sales increased for the 13th consecutive month with year-to-date growth of 5.8% to 9.9 million vehicles. During … [Read More...]

Ferrari California at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

2014 (January to September) International: Worldwide Car Sales

New vehicle registrations in September 2014 were stronger in Europe, China, India and the USA but weaker in Brazil, Japan and Russia. China remained the world’s … [Read More...]

Black Mercedes Benz S Class

2014 (Q3) China and Worldwide: German Luxury Brand Car Sales

January to September 2014: German premium brands Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche and VW enjoyed record sales worldwide and in China. Porsche and Mercedes Benz … [Read More...]

Ford Fiesta ST at Geneva Auto Salon 2014

2014 (Q3) Britain: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

2014 (January to September): Ford and Vauxhall remained the top-selling car marques in the UK with the Fiesta the favorite model. New passenger vehicle … [Read More...]

Toyota Prius Plug In Hybrid at Geneva Auto Salon 2014

2014 (Q3) Japan: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

2014 (January to September): Toyota was again the top-selling car brand in Japan with the Aqua and Honda Fit the best-selling models. After an excellent first … [Read More...]

Volkswagen E Golf at Geneva Auto Salon 2014

2014 (Full Year) Germany: Electric and Hybrid Car Sales Statistics

In 2014, electric cars were sold for the first time in significant numbers in Germany. Sales of hybrid vehicles continue to grow with plug-ins increasingly … [Read More...]

Smart Cars at the Geneva Auto Salon

2014 (Q3) Germany: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

2014 (January to September): Volkswagen remained the top-selling carmaker in Germany followed by Mercedes, Audi and BMW with the VW Golf the most popular car … [Read More...]

Renault Clio Break Geneva Auto Salon

2014 (Q3) France: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

2014 (Q1-3): The French car market expanded by 2.1%, PSA remained the strongest manufacturer, Renault the strongest brand and the Clio the favorite car model of … [Read More...]

Brown BMW X6

2013 – Germany: Most Often Stolen Cars

Volkswagen cars were the most often stolen in Germany in 2013, although owners of Land Rovers, Audi and BMW ran a much higher risk of being robbed. In 2013, … [Read More...]

Qaunt E-sportlimousine at Geneva Auto Salon 2014

2014 (Jan to August) International: Worldwide Car Sales

In August 2014, new vehicle registrations increased in the USA, China, India and Europe but car sales were lower in Russia, Brazil and Japan. The USA was again … [Read More...]

Bentley GT and Flying Spur

2014 (Jan to July) International: Worldwide Car Sales

July 2014 car sales increased in China, the USA, India and Europe while new light vehicle registrations fell in Russia, Brazil and Japan.In July 2014, … [Read More...]

Ferrari 458 Speciale at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

2014 (Jan to June) International: Worldwide Car Sales

First half 2014 new vehicle registrations increased in most regions of the world with China and the USA the biggest car markets.In June 2014, new … [Read More...]

Volkswagen XL1 at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

2014 (Half Year) Europe: Car Sales by EU Country

Car sales in European Union and EFTA countries grew by 6.5% during the first six months of 2014. Germany remained the largest auto market in Europe.June … [Read More...]

Skoda Octavia Scout at the Geneva Auto Salon

2014 (Half Year) Europe: Best-Selling Car Manufactures, Brands and Models

During the first half of 2014, Volkswagen remained the top-selling car manufacturer and brand in the EU. The VW Golf was Europe’s favorite car model.The … [Read More...]

Ferrari California T at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

2014 (Half Year) Switzerland: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

During the first six months of 2014, Volkswagen remained the top-selling auto brand in Switzerland with the VW Golf still the favorite car model of the … [Read More...]

Audi TT quattro sport concept shown at the Geneva Auto Show 2014.

2014 (Half Year) China and Worldwide German Luxury Car Sales

In 2014, German premium carmakers Mercedes Benz, Audi, BMW, Porsche and Volkswagen had again record sales in China and worldwide during the first half of the … [Read More...]

Ford Mustang at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

2014 (Half Year) Britain: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Models

The British car market expanded 10.6% during the first six months of 2014. Ford and Vauxhall were the top-selling brands and the Fiesta and Focus the favorite … [Read More...]

Honda FCEV Concept at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

2014 (Half Year) Japan: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Models

New vehicle registrations in Japan increased by 11% during the first six months of 2014. Toyota was the strongest manufacturer and the Aqua the top-selling car … [Read More...]

VW Polo at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

2014 (Half Year) Germany: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Brands

The first semester of 2014 saw new passenger vehicle registrations in Germany increase by 2.4%. Volkswagen and Mercedes remained the top-selling … [Read More...]

Renault Stand Geneva Auto Salon 2013

2014 (Half Year) France: Best-Selling Car Makes and Models

The French new car market grew 2.9% during the first six months of 2014. Renault was the strongest brand while the Clio was the favorite car model of the … [Read More...]

FAB Design Lamborghini Spidron Aventador

2014 (January to May) International: Worldwide Car Sales

In May 2014, new passenger vehicle registrations increased in China, the USA, Europe and India while car sales were down in Russia, Brazil and Japan.Car … [Read More...]

Koenigsegg one:1 at Geneva 2014

2014 (January to April) International: Worldwide Car Sales

In April 2014, car sales continue to increase in the world’s three largest vehicle markets: China, the USA and Europe. Vehicle registrations were down in … [Read More...]

VW Beetles in Autostadt

2014 Germany: Most-Popular Historic Classic Cars

The Volkswagen Beetle (Käfer) remains Germany’s favorite historic car while Mercedes is the top classic car brand for H plate “old-timer” … [Read More...]

McLaren 650S at the Geneva Auto Show 2014

2014 (Q1) International: Worldwide Car Sales

March 2014 car sales continued to grow strongly in Japan, China and Europe for a positive first quarter in all major passenger vehicle markets in the … [Read More...]

Porsche and Bugatti Stands at Geneva Auto Show 2014

2014 (Q1) Europe: Car Sales per EU and EFTA Country

First quarter 2014 new passenger vehicle registrations in the European Union and EFTA increased by 8% with all major markets growing.The European Union … [Read More...]

Bentley Continental GT Speed at Geneva Auto Show 2014

2014 (Q1) Europe: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Brands

Volkswagen, PSA and Renault were the strongest car manufacturers in Europe during the first quarter of 2014 with VW, Ford and Opel / Vauxhall the top-selling … [Read More...]

Maserati Alfieri at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

2014 (Q1) Switzerland: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

The Swiss car market contracted by 5% during the first quarter of 2014. Volkswagen remains the top-selling marque followed by BMW and Skoda. The VW Golf is … [Read More...]

Mercedes S Class Coupe at the Geneva Auto Show 2014

2014 (Q1) China and Worldwide German Luxury Car Sales

German premium and luxury car brands had another record start to a year in 2014 with strong sales growth in China and worldwide during the first … [Read More...]

Ford Vignale at Geneva Auto Salon 2014

2014 (Q1) Britain: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

Car sales increased by 14% in the UK during the first quarter of 2014. Ford remained the leading brand with the Fiesta still Britain’s favorite car … [Read More...]

Subaru Viziv 2 Concept at Geneva Auto Salon 2014

2014 (Q1) Japan: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Models

Car sales in Japan increased by 20% during the first quarter of 2014. Toyota is still the leading brand while the Aqua narrowly outsold the Honda … [Read More...]

Renault Clio at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

2014 (Q1) France: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers, Brands and Models

Car sales were positive during the first three months of 2014 in France. Renault was the strongest brand with the Clio the favorite car model of the … [Read More...]

White VW XL1

2014 (Q1) Germany: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers

Three months of higher car sales in Germany saw the first quarter of 2014 with an increase of 5.4% in new passenger vehicle registrations. Volkswagen remains … [Read More...]