Henk Bekker

Henk Bekker is a freelance writer with over 20 years of experience in online writing. His best-selling cars website has been reporting car sales statistics since 2008 with classic car auction prices focusing on the most expensive automobiles sold at public auctions in the past decade. He also owns the travel websites European-Traveler.com and Lake Geneva Switzerland. Henk holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School and an MSc in Finance from the University of London.

2025 (Full Year) Global: Ferrari Worldwide Car Sales by Market and Model

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In full-year 2025, Ferrari sold 13,640 cars worldwide, with the USA, Germany, Italy, and France the largest country sales markets. 2025 (January to December): worldwide sales of Ferrari cars were marginally lower at 13,640 cars, but revenue and profits increased. The USA remained by far the most important single country car market for Ferrari. Germany … Read more

2026 (April) Europe: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Brands

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2026 (April): Volkswagen, Stellantis, and Renault were the best-selling car manufacturing groups in Europe (EU, EFTA, UK), with VW and Skoda the top brands.

2026 (April): Volkswagen, Stellantis, and Renault were the best-selling car manufacturing groups in Europe (EU, EFTA, UK), with VW and Skoda the top brands. The Dacia Sandero was the top-selling car model in Europe in April 2026. In April 2026 (and year-to-date 2026), the Volkswagen Group was the largest carmaker in Europe, followed by the … Read more

Ten Most Expensive Cars Ever Sold at Auction

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Most Expensive car ever sold at auction 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé

Classic 1950s and 1960s Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari sports and racing cars are the most expensive automobiles ever sold at public auction. The ten most expensive cars ever are three Mercedes-Benzes and seven Ferraris. The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé is the world’s most valuable car by far. The other two Mercedes-Benz cars are Formula … Read more

2026 Germany: Most Common Car Models on German Roads

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The most common car models on German roads are the VW Golf, Polo, and Opel Corsa, with each nameplate having over a million registered for use in Germany at the start of 2026.

The most common car models on German roads are the VW Golf, Polo, and Opel Corsa, with each nameplate having over a million registered for use in Germany at the start of 2026. Of the nearly 50 million passenger cars registered for use in Germany, as of 1 January 2026, the Volkswagen Golf remained by … Read more