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2014 (Q3) Germany: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

October 2, 2014 in Germany

2014 (January to September): Volkswagen remained the top-selling carmaker in Germany followed by Mercedes, Audi and BMW with the VW Golf the most popular car model. New passenger vehicle registrations in Germany increased by 3.2% during the first three quarters of 2014. Skoda and Renault were the most popular imported car marques. The German Car Market in 2014 (Q1-3) New … [Read more...]

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2013 – Germany: Most Often Stolen Cars

September 17, 2014 in Germany

Brown BMW X6

Volkswagen cars were the most often stolen in Germany in 2013, although owners of Land Rovers, Audi and BMW ran a much higher risk of being robbed. In 2013, 18,805 insured passenger vehicles were stolen – 0.5 out of every thousand insured cars. Large SUVs such as the BMW X6, Toyotas and Range Rovers remain firm favorites with car thieves in Germany while sporty BMW and Audi … [Read more...]

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2014 (Half Year) Germany: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Brands

July 2, 2014 in Germany

VW Polo at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

The first semester of 2014 saw new passenger vehicle registrations in Germany increase by 2.4%. Volkswagen and Mercedes remained the top-selling marques. New car sales in Germany increased by 2.4% during the first six months of 2014. During the first semester of 2014, new passenger vehicle registrations in Germany increased in four of the six months although at a fairly … [Read more...]

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2014 Germany: Most-Popular Historic Classic Cars

May 5, 2014 in Classic Cars, Germany

VW Beetles in Autostadt

The Volkswagen Beetle (Käfer) remains Germany’s favorite historic car while Mercedes is the top classic car brand for H plate “old-timer” registrations. At the beginning of 2014, the VW Beetle (Käfer / Sedan) was still easily the most common historic vehicle on German roads. The Beetle was followed by the Mercedes-Benz W123 (E class), which had moved into second position … [Read more...]

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2014 (Q1) Germany: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers

April 2, 2014 in Germany

White VW XL1

Three months of higher car sales in Germany saw the first quarter of 2014 with an increase of 5.4% in new passenger vehicle registrations. Volkswagen remains the top-selling car brand with the VW Golf still Germany’s favorite car model. March 2014 was the third consecutive month of higher car sales in Germany leading to an increase of 5.6% in new vehicle registrations … [Read more...]

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2014 Germany: Total Number of Electric Cars

March 29, 2014 in Electric, Germany

Electric Smart at Geneva Auto Show

Only 12,156 electric passenger vehicles are registered for public road use in Germany at the beginning of 2014. The Smart is Germany's favorite electric car. Electric cars remain hugely unpopular with the German car buying public. Of the nearly 44 million cars registered in Germany, only 12,000 are electric. Only a quarter of electric cars are privately owned. The most … [Read more...]

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2014 Germany: Total Number of Registered Cars on German Roads

March 7, 2014 in Germany

VW T-ROC SUV

Volkswagen, Opel and Mercedes-Benz remain the most common car brands registered in Germany. The total number of cars in Germany increased by 1% in 2014. On January 1, 2014, the number of registered vehicles (Fahrzeugbestand) in Germany increased to a record 61.5 million vehicles. The number of passenger vehicles (Personenkraftwagen / PKW) in Germany increased by a … [Read more...]

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2013 Germany: Favorite Car Colors

February 17, 2014 in Germany

White VW Hybrid Jetta

Black, grey (or silver) and white remained the favorite car colors for new passenger vehicles registered in Germany in 2013. Germany’s favorite car colors remained unchanged in 2013 as black, grey (including silver) and white. While both black and silver are loosing in popularity, white is again an increasingly popular color choice for new cars ordered in Germany. Other … [Read more...]

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2013 (Full Year) Germany: Best-Selling Car Models

January 13, 2014 in Germany

Blue Golf VII

In 2013, the Volkswagen Golf extended its lead as the top-selling car in Germany. The VW Passat and BMW 3 Series were also favorites of German car buyers. In 2013, the Volkswagen Golf maintained its traditional position as Germany’s favorite car. The VW Golf increased its lead with slightly positive sales in a contracting car market. The VW Passat was the second … [Read more...]

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2013 (Full Year) China and Worldwide German Luxury Car Sales

January 10, 2014 in China, Germany, International

VW PAssats parked

In 2013, German luxury carmakers had a record year with best sales ever in China and worldwide for Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen. Car sales in the USA and China continued to expand in 2013, which was generally good news for German luxury car manufacturers Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volkswagen. All had their best years ever with all showing … [Read more...]

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2013 (Full Year) Germany: Best-Selling Car Brands and Manufacturers

January 3, 2014 in Germany

VW XL1 Doors Open

Car sales in Germany contracted 4.2% in 2013 to fewer than three million vehicles. Volkswagen was the leading car brand followed by Mercedes, Audi and BMW. 2013 saw new passenger vehicle registrations in Germany, Europe’s largest car market, down to 2,952,431 (-4.2%) cars to its second lowest level in more than two decades. Volkswagen easily maintained its position as … [Read more...]

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

October 2, 2013 in Germany

Four 2013 Volkswagen Cross Models

Top-selling car makes during the first nine months of 2013 in Germany remained Volkswagen, Mercedes, Audi and BMW. New passenger vehicle registrations in Germany continue to contract but at a slower pace during the third quarter of 2013. Total car sales in Germany for the period January to September 2013 declined by 6% compared to a year ago. Sales in Q3 in Germany were … [Read more...]

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2012 – Germany: The Most Often Stolen Cars

September 16, 2013 in Germany

BMW X6 in the Snow

Car theft declined in Germany in 2012 with auto thieves still preferring BMW, Audi and Porsche cars to Volkswagens and Mercedes-Benz. Auto theft in Germany continued on a mostly downwards long-term trend. In 2012, 18,063 insured cars were stolen compared to 19,658 (-8%) a year ago. The risk of a car being stolen in Germany was 0.5 per 1,000 insured cars. In absolute … [Read more...]

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2013 (Half Year) Germany: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Brands

July 2, 2013 in Germany

Volkswagen Polo R WRC

Volkswagen, Mercedes, Audi, and BMW were the top-selling carmakers in Germany during the first six months of 2013. The first half of 2013 saw the German car market contract by 8.1% to just over a million and a half new passenger vehicle registrations. Volkswagen easily remained the strongest car producer in Germany with more than a fifth of the new car market. VW was … [Read more...]

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2012 Germany: Most Popular Oldtimer Classic Cars

May 14, 2013 in Classic Cars, Germany

Mercdes W123 Car Range

The Volkswagen Beetle is Germany’s favorite Oldtimer historic vehicle while Mercedes dominates the list of favorite classic cars. Germany’s favorite historic Oldtimer classic car is the Volkswagen Käfer (Beetle) while six of the top-ten most popular historic vehicles were Mercedes-Benz cars. Oldtimer cars in Germany can receive a H-number plate, which bring some tax and … [Read more...]

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2012 (Full Year) Germany: Best-Selling Hybrid Car Models

May 3, 2013 in Germany, Hybrid

Toyota Yaris Hybrid at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show

In 2012 Toyota dominated the German hybrid car market with the Yaris the most popular hybrid passenger vehicle in Germany. Top five from Toyota. The German hybrid car market in 2012 grew by 70% to over 21,000 new hybrid passenger vehicle registrations. Toyota dominated the German hybrid car market with a three-quarters market share. The top five best-selling models were … [Read more...]

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2012 (Full Year) Germany: Best-Selling Electric Car Models

May 3, 2013 in Electric, Germany

Smart Fortwo Electric Drive & Bike

The best-selling electric cars in Germany in 2012 were the Smart Fortwo, Citroen C-Zero, and Nissan Leaf. In 2012, the German electric car market grew by 37% to just shy of 3,000 cars. The Smart Fortwo, Citroen C-Zero and Nissan Leaf were the most popular electric cars in Germany. The market for electric cars in Germany remained woefully small with only 0.1% of the total … [Read more...]

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

April 7, 2013 in Germany

Red VW 1l Car at the Geneva Auto Salon 2013

Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW and Audi were the top-selling car brands in Germany in a weak vehicle market at the start of 2013. The first quarter of 2013 saw a 12.9% decline in German new passenger vehicle registrations. Despite weaker sales, Volkswagen easily remains the market leader in Germany. Mercedes overtook BMW to become the second best-selling car marque in Germany … [Read more...]

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2013 – Germany: Total Number of Registered Cars and Vehicles on German Roads

February 15, 2013 in Germany

Five Generations of VW Beetle Cabriolets

Volkswagen, followed by Opel and Mercedes, is the most common car brand on German roads at the beginning of 2013. Of the just over 43 million cars registered in Germany at the beginning of 2013, Volkswagen had a share of 21%. Despite Opel’s current woes, it is still the second most common car marque on German roads followed by Mercedes-Benz. Dacia, Hyundai and Mini saw the … [Read more...]

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2012 (Full Year) Germany: Best-Selling Car Models

January 17, 2013 in Germany

Volkswagen Golf 7

The Volkswagen Golf, Passat and Polo were again the top three best-selling cars in Germany in 2012. In 2012, Germany’s favorite car has again been the Volkswagen Golf. The VW Passat and Polo were again second and third best-selling car models in Germany in 2012. The Mercedes C Class moved ahead of the Opel Astra to take fourth place. Top 30 Best-Selling Car Models in Germany … [Read more...]

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