The Volkswagen Golf was the most popular car model in Germany in 2011. The VW Passat and VW Polo were also at the top of the list of best-selling car models. In 2011, the Volkswagen Golf was for the twentieth consecutive year the most popular car model in Germany. It was followed by two further Volkswagens – the VW Passat and VW Polo. The Opel Astra was the fourth and … [Read more...]
2011 Full Year Top-Selling Car Brands and Manufacturers in Germany
In 2011, Volkswagen remained the best-selling car maker in Germany while BMW-Mini took the second position for the first time ever. New passenger car registration in Germany increased by 9% in 2011. Volkswagen easily remained Germany’s best-selling car brand in 2011. In an expanding auto market, VW managed to increase its market share to 21.6% (from 20% in 2010). … [Read more...]
List of the Most Often Stolen Passenger Cars in Germany in 2010
The most popular cars with thieves in Germany in 2010 were not surprisingly Volkswagen but compared to the number of cars in circulation, the Lexus RX400 Hybrid was the most often robbed car and Porsche the marque of choice. In 2010, 19,503 insured cars were stolen in Germany – an increase of around 7% over the number of vehicles stolen in 2009. Volkswagen remained the … [Read more...]
2011 (First Half) Top Export Markets for German Automobiles
German car exports during the first six months of 2011 increased by 10%. The UK and USA were the most important markets with China being increasingly important. The United Kingdom (UK), the United States (US), and France were the top market for German passenger vehicle exports during the first half of 2011. China was the fifth largest market in volume but the highest … [Read more...]
2011 (First Half) Best-Selling Electric Cars in Germany
Germany’s favorite electric cars are the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, Peugeot iOn, and Citroen C-Zero. No other electric car model managed to sell more than hundred vehicles during the first six months of 2011 in Germany. German car sales statistics for the first half of 2011 confirm that electric cars still have some way to go before being accepted as an alternative to regular or … [Read more...]
2009 Full Year Best-Selling Car Manufacturers in Germany
Volkswagen, Opel, Ford, Mercedes, and BMW were the top best-selling motorcar manufacturers and brands in Germany in 2009. The VW Golf remained Germany's favorite car. Volkswagen maintained its traditional position as the top-selling car manufacturer and brand in Germany. Opel and Ford replaced last year's second and third place marques Mercedes Benz and BMW Mini. Fiat … [Read more...]
2009 Full Year Best-Selling Car Models in Germany
In 2009, the Volkswagen Golf was again Germany favorite car while the VW Polo was the second most popular new car. The Opel Corsa and Astra were also top sellers. The Volkswagen Golf easily remained Germany's best-selling car in 2009. More new Golfs were registered in Germany in 2009 than the combined number of VW Polo, Opel Corsa and Opel Astra cars that followed the … [Read more...]
2008 Full Year Best-Selling Car Manufacturers in Germany
Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, and BMW were the best-selling car manufacturers in Germany with the most passenger vehicles sold in 2008. The VW Golf remained Germany's favorite car. The best-selling car manufacturer in Germany in 2008 was again Volkswagen (VW) with a 20% share of the German passenger vehicle market. Mercedes Benz sold the second largest number of cars in … [Read more...]
2007 Full Year Statistics of Top Selling Cars in Germany
The VW Golf and Passat were the best-selling passenger cars in Germany in 2007 while Volkswagen and Mercedes were the leading automobile brands. The German car market, Europe's largest, shrunk by 9.2% during 2007 to 3,148,163 new passenger vehicle registrations. The Volkswagen Golf easily maintained its position as Germany's favorite car while Volkswagen also remained the … [Read more...]
2010 Germany: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers
Volkswagen followed by Mercedes and BMW were the top-selling passenger vehicle marques in Germany in 2010. The VW Golf remains Germany's favorite car model. Volkswagen easily remained the top-selling passenger vehicle manufacturer in Germany in 2010. Premium auto brands Mercedes and BMW were the second and third most-sold car brands in Germany, while Opel just managed to … [Read more...]