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

Porsche and Bugatti Stands at Geneva Auto Show 2014

First quarter 2014 new passenger vehicle registrations in the European Union and EFTA increased by 8% with all major markets growing. The European Union and EFTA car market expanded by 8.1% during the first three months of 2014. All major European markets showed an increase in new passenger vehicle registrations during the first quarter of … Read more

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

Bentley Continental GT Speed at Geneva Auto Show 2014

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 brands. The Golf remained Europe’s favorite car model. 2014 started of well for most European car manufacturers with car sales in the European Union and EFTA countries up 8.1% … Read more

2013 (Full Year) Europe: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers, Brands and Models

VW Golf VII rear view

In 2013, Volkswagen was the largest car manufacturer and best-selling car brand in Europe. PSA was the second strongest carmaker and Ford the second brand. In 2013, the Volkswagen Group maintained its position as leading car manufacture in the European Union and EFTA countries. Despite strongly underperforming the broader market, the PSA Group remained the … Read more

2013 (Q3) Europe: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Brands

Bentley New Flying Spur and Mulsanne

Volkswagen remained the strongest car manufacturer and brand in Europe during the first nine months of 2013. VW Golf is still Europe’s favorite car model. Europe’s strongest car manufacturing groups during the first nine months of 2013 remained Volkswagen, PSA, Renault and the GM Groups. The strongest car brands in Europe remained Volkswagen, Ford, Opel … Read more

2013 (Q3) Europe: Car Sales per EU and EFTA Countries

Mercedes stand at Geneva Auto Salon 2013

New passenger vehicle registrations in Europe declined by 4% during the first three quarters of 2013. Car sales in the European Union and EFTA countries continued to decline but at a slower pace during the third quarter of 2013. Sales in the EU were down 3.9% year to date with the pace of the contraction … Read more

2013 (First Half) Europe: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Brands

Bugatti Veyeron at the Geneva Auto Show 2013

The VW, PSA and Renault Groups remained Europe’s strongest car manufacturers during the first semester or 2013. Volkswagen, Ford and Opel were the strongest brands. Volkswagen, PSA, and Renault remained the strongest car manufacturing groups in the European Union during the first half of 2013. The top car brands in Europe were Volkswagen, Ford, and … Read more

2013 (Half Year) Europe: Car Sales by EU & EFTA Countries

Rolls Royce Wraith at the Geneva Auto Show 2013

Car sales in Europe were down during the first semester of 2013. Germany and Britain were the largest car markets. Car sales in the European Union and EFTA countries continue to contract with the overall market down 6.6% during the first semester of 2013 to 6.4 million new passenger vehicle registrations. The United Kingdom was … Read more

2013 (Q1) Europe: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Brands

Volkswagen XL1 at the 2013 Geneva Auto Salon

Volkswagen, PSA, and Renault remained the top-selling car manufacturers in Europe at the start of 2013. VW and Ford were the best-selling brands. The VW Golf remains Europe’s favorite car model. At the start of 2013, new passenger vehicle registrations in Europe were sharply down with top manufactures Volkswagen, PSA, Renault, GM and Ford all … Read more

2013 (Q1) Europe: Car Sales by European Union & EFTA Countries

Crowds at the Ferrari at the 2013 Geneva Auto Salon

European car sales slump during the first quarter of 2013 with Britain the only major EU country with a growing automobile market. First quarter 2013 car sales in he European Union (EU) and Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries slumped to the lowest level in two decades. European wide new passenger vehicle registrations declined by 9.7% … Read more