In 2019, Volkswagen produced the fifth million VW Tiguan - the most-popular VW SUV for the past eleven years. 800,000 were sold worldwide in 2018. In mid-January 2019, the five millionth VW Tiguan left the assembly line at Volkswagen's Wolfsburg plant. The compact Tiguan has enjoyed worldwide success since its market launch in 2007, and has thus made a valuable … [Read more...]
2018 Global: Volkswagen Group Worldwide Sales by Brand
In 2018, Volkswagen Group deliveries worldwide increased by 0.9% to a record 10.83 million vehicles. Volkswagen brand, Škoda, Seat, Porsche and Lamborghini sold in record numbers. In 2018, the Volkswagen Group set an all-time record with 10.83 million vehicles delivered throughout the world, 0.9 percent more than in 2017. The Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Škoda, … [Read more...]
2018 International: German Luxury Car Sales Worldwide and in China
In 2018, German car brands Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche had record sales worldwide and in China. Audi sales were lower. German luxury and premium car brands mostly outperformed the broader market. In 2018, German luxury carmakers BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche achieved the eighth consecutive year of higher worldwide car sales. Volkswagens also sold in … [Read more...]
2018 Global: BMW, Mini & Rolls Royce Worldwide Sales
In 2018, the BMW Group car sales increased for the eighth consecutive year with BMW and Rolls Royce car sales at record highs. Mini sales dropped. In full year 2018, the BMW Group achieved its eighth consecutive annual sales record with a total of 2,490,664 (+1.1%) BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce delivered around the world. Best-ever figures were achieved by both BMW and … [Read more...]
2018 Global: Porsche Worldwide Car Sales
In 2018, Porsche sales worldwide increased by 4% to 256,255 cars. Sales were lower in Europe but increased in China, the largest market for Porsche. In 2018, worldwide sales of Porsche cars reach a new record 256,255 vehicles (+3%). China and the USA were again the largest single country markets for Porsche and sales increased in both. Porsche sales in Europe and Germany … [Read more...]
2018 Global: BMW i and Mini Electrified Worldwide Car Sales
In 2018, the BMW Group sold 142,617 (+38.4%) electrified BMW and MINI cars worldwide. In 2018, BMW increased sales of electrified cars by 38.4% to 142,617 deliveries of BMW and Mini cars worldwide. More than half of all electrified BMWs were sold in Europe in 2018 but the USA is the single biggest country market for BMW hybrid cars. Electrified cars took a 6% market … [Read more...]
2018 Global: Audi Sales Worldwide
In 2018, Audi sales worldwide fell by 14% to 1,812,500 cars but reached a new record 663,000 in China, Audi's biggest market. In 2018, Audi delivered around 1,812,500 automobiles to customers worldwide, 3.5 percent less than a year ago. In Europe, sales fell 13.6 percent. In China, the Ingolstadt-based carmaker reaffirmed its position as the most successful premium brand … [Read more...]
2018 Global: Mercedes-Benz Worldwide Sales
In 2018, Mercedes-Benz increased worldwide sales by 0.9% to a record 2,310,185 cars - the eighth consecutive record year for the leading global premium car brand. In 2018, Mercedes-Benz was the world's best-selling premium luxury car brand for the third consecutive year. Mercedes-Benz increased worldwide sales by less than a percentage point to 2,310,185 cars, which was … [Read more...]
2018 Global: Volkswagen Worldwide Car Sales
In 2018, Volkswagen delivered a record 6,244,900 cars to customers worldwide. Strong VW sales in Brazil offset weaker sales in China. Volkswagen set a new delivery record in 2018, handing over a total of 6.24 million vehicles worldwide for the full year, 0.2 percent more than in 2017. Positive delivery trends in South America (+13.1 percent), the USA (+4.2 percent) and … [Read more...]
2018 Global: McLaren Worldwide Car Sales
In 2018, McLaren sales increased by 44% to 4,806 cars delivered worldwide. The USA was the largest market for Mclaren cars. © McLaren Automotive In full year 2018, global sales for McLaren Automotive, the British creator of luxury sportscars and supercars, rose to 4,806 cars in 2018 with sales up 43.9% compared to 3340 cars sold in 2017. This is another record for … [Read more...]
2018 (Full Year) USA: Subaru of America Sales
In 2018, Subaru of America increased sales by 5% to a new record 680,135 vehicles - the tenth consecutive record year. The Outback was the best-selling model. 2019 Subaru Crosstrek © Subaru of America In December 2018, Subaru of America sales totaled 64,541 vehicles to mark the automaker’s best-ever sales month in the USA, topping the previous best month of August 2018 … [Read more...]
2018 (Full Year) USA: Toyota North America and Lexus Sales
In 2018, Toyota Motor North America sales in the USA were down 0.3% to 2,426,672 vehicles with the RAV4 and Camry the best-selling Toyota models. Toyota RAV4 © Toyota In December 2018, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) sold 220,910 vehicles, a decrease of 0.9 percent from December 2017 on a volume basis. For the full calendar year 2018, TMNA reported sales of 2,426,672 … [Read more...]
2018 (Full Year) USA: American Honda and Acura Sales
In 2018, Honda sales in the US contracted by 3,1% to 1,445,894 cars while Acura sales increased by 2.5% to 158,938 vehicles. © Honda In December 2018, American Honda increased sales by 3.9% to 155,115 vehicles with both brands increasing sales: Honda sales were up 3% to 138,341 vehicles and Acura sales increased by 11.4% to 16,774 vehicles. American Honda Sales in the … [Read more...]
2018 (Full Year) USA: Kia Motors America Sales
In 2018, Kia Motors sold 589,673 vehicles in the USA - five more cars than a year ago. The Sorento was the top-selling Kia in the US in 2018. 2019 Kia Sportage © Kia Motors In December 2018, Kia Motors America (KMA) sold of 47,428 vehicles in the USA, representing a 10.2-percent increase over the same period last year. Kia’s 2018 sales total of 589,673 was only five more … [Read more...]
2018 (Full Year) USA: GM Sales (Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC)
In 2018, GM sales fell 1.6% to just below 3 million vehicles but General Motors remained the largest carmaker in the USA. The Silverado was the top-selling GM product. 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2.7L Turbo © Chevrolet In 2018, General Motors (GM) delivered 2,954,037 vehicles, including more than 1 million crossovers, almost 974,000 pickup trucks and more than 280,000 large … [Read more...]
2018 (Full Year) USA: Mazda North America Sales
In 2018, Maza increased sales by 3.7% to 300,325 vehicles in North America. The CX-5 was by far the most-popular Mazda in the US in 2018. Mazda CX5 © Mazda In December 2018, Mazda reported total sales of 25,870 vehicles, a decrease of 3.8 percent compared to December 2017. With 26 selling days in December 2018, compared to 26 the year prior, the company posted a decrease … [Read more...]
2018 (Full Year) USA: Mitsubishi Motors North American Sales
In 2018, Mitsubishi Motors increased car sales by 14% to reach a new high of 118,074 vehicles. The Outlander Sport was the top-selling Mitsubishi in the US. © Mitsubishi Motors North America In December 2018, Mitsubishi recorded sales of 8,986, up 5.7 percent over December 2017. This represented the best December for Mitsubishi in 12 years. Mitsubishi Sales in the US … [Read more...]
2018 (Full Year) USA: Nissan Group America Sales
In 2018, Nissan and Infiniti car sales in the USA were weaker but SUV sales were at a new high. The Rogue was the top-selling Nissan in the USA. 2019 Nissan Kicks © Nissan In December 2018, Nissan Group announced total U.S. sales of 148,720 units, an increase of 7.6 percent versus the prior year. Nissan Group also announced total calendar year 2018 U.S. sales of … [Read more...]
2018 Full Year USA Hyundai Motor America Car Sales
In 2018, Hyundai brand sales increased slightly to 677,946 vehicles but Genesis sales nearly halved. The Elantra and Tucson were the favorite Hyundai models in the US. © Hyundai In December 2018, Hyundai Motor America reported sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 65,721 units, a 3 percent increase in comparison with December 2017 and the best December sales … [Read more...]
2018 (Full Year) Global: Volvo Worldwide Car Sales
In 2018, Volvo worldwide car sales increased by 12% to a record 642,253 cars. The XC60 was the top-selling Volvo model globally. © Volvo Cars Volvo Cars sets a new global sales record in 2018, breaking the 600,000 sales milestone for the first time ever since the company was founded in 1927. Volvo sales rose 12.4 per cent to 642,253 cars in 2018, compared with the same … [Read more...]