Toyota and Honda remained the top selling vehicle manufacturers and brands in Japan in the first quarter of 2015. The Aqua was Japan’s favorite car model. New vehicle registrations in Japan contracted by 14.4% during the first three months of 2015 with all major brands experiencing large declines in sales. Heavy truck manufacturers generally performed better than passenger car … [Read more...]
2013 (Half Year) China and Worldwide German Luxury Car Sales
Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche had a record start to 2013 with higher car sales in China and most parts of the world. German car manufacturers had another half year of record car sales during the first half of 2013. So-called premium car manufacturers Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, and Porsche saw sales increase in almost all regions of the world, including … [Read more...]
2013 (Q1) China and Worldwide German Luxury Car Sales
German luxury car sales in China continue to rise during the first quarter of 2013. VW, Audi, BMW and Porsche had new record months while Mercedes struggled. 2013 started well in China for most German luxury carmakers with record sales during the first quarter. China is now the single most important national market for Volkswagen, Audi, and BMW, second for Porsche, and … [Read more...]
2012 China: German Luxury Car Sales in China
Germany luxury and premium auto brands had another bumper year in China in 2012 with strong car sales growth. In 2012, German car manufacturers had another good year on the Chinese new passenger vehicle market. Volkswagen sold the most cars in China of any German car brand while BMW Mini lead the premium sector comfortably ahead of Audi. China is now the single most … [Read more...]
2012 (Half Year) German Premium Brand Car Sales in China & Asia-Pacific
German luxury brand car manufacturers Audi, BMW, Porsche and Mercedes had a record-breaking first half year in 2012. Growth in China remains the main driving force for most carmakers including Volkswagen. 2012 started of very well for German luxury car manufacturers including Audi, BMW, Porsche and Mercedes Benz. All four premium brands, as well as more mainstream … [Read more...]
2011 (Full Year) German Car Sales in China and Asia
German premium and luxury car manufacturers had record sales in China and Asia in 2011. China is the most important market for Audi and Volkswagen. In 2011, China continued to be a very important market for German premium and luxury car manufacturers. Volkswagen and Audi were the stop-selling German car manufacturers in China in 2011. China is now the most important … [Read more...]
2011 (First Half) German Car Sales in China and India
German premium and luxury car manufacturers Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen had a very successful first six months (and full year 2011) in the Asia Pacific region. During the first half of 2011, German car manufacturers enjoyed a world-wide boom in sales with the Asia Pacific market performing particularly well. China is an increasingly important market for luxury … [Read more...]