Henk Bekker 
2021 (Q1): The French new car market expanded by 21% with Peugeot the best-selling car brand in France and the Peugeot 208 the top-selling model. During the first quarter of 2021, new passenger vehicle registrations in France increased by 21% but the total French new car market was still a fifth smaller than during the … Read more
In February 2021, the European new car market contracted by another 20% — electrified vehicles and SUVs continue to gain market share in Europe (EU, UK, EFTA). New passenger vehicle registrations in Europe (European Union, EFTA, and the UK) continued to contract in February 2021 with new car sales down 20% for the month and … Read more
In 2021, the total number of passenger vehicles registered for use on public roads in Germany increased to over 48 million cars. Volkswagen and Mercedes were the most common brands. On 1 January 2021, the total number of passenger vehicles registered for use on public roads in Germany was 48,248,548 cars — an increase of … Read more
In January 2021, the European new car market contracted by 26% — SUVs took a record 44% share of sales in Europe (EU, UK, EFTA). New passenger vehicle registrations in Europe slumped by 26% in January 2021 to only 839,600 cars — the lowest January European new car market since 1982. Car sales in almost … Read more
In 2020, used car sales transactions in Britain contracted by 15% to 6.75 million cars with the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa the best-selling models. Second-hand car sales in Britain in 2020 were down 15% compared to 29% for the new car market. The Ford Fiesta was the favorite used car of the British in … Read more
2020 (Full Year): Battery-electric car and plug-in hybrid passenger car sales increased in each country in Europe with Germany the largest electrified vehicle market. In the full-year 2020, the registration of electrically chargeable passenger vehicles in the European Union (EU), UK, and EFTA countries increased by 144% to 1,364,813 cars. The sales of battery-electric cars … Read more
2020 (Full Year): Petrol and diesel were the most popular fuel type in Europe (EU, UK, EFTA) but battery-electric car sales doubled and plug-in hybrids tripled. In the full-year 2020, the registration of electrically chargeable passenger vehicles in the European Union (EU), UK and EFTA countries increased by 144% to 1,364,813 cars for a market … Read more
In 2020, motor car, engine, and commercial vehicle production in Britain and exports fell sharply. Nissan was the largest carmaker in the UK. In full-year 2020, car production in Britain contracted by 29% to 920,928 cars — the lowest level since 1984. More than 80% of passenger cars made in the UK were exported. In … Read more
In 2020, global Mazda car sales worldwide contracted by 17%, production was down 21%, and exports from Japan 29% lower. The CX-5 was the best-selling model. In full-year 2020, Mazda sold 1,243,005 cars worldwide – 17% down on a year ago. The USA was the most important market followed by China and Japan. Global Mazda … Read more
In full-year 2020, global car sales of Nissan were down 22% worldwide, production was 27% lower, while exports from Japan contracted by 39%. In full calendar year 2020, Nissan performed dismally with global car sales and worldwide vehicle production sharply down. While all major car markets were severely affected by Covid, Nissan not only had … Read more