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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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2012 Germany: Worldwide Car Sales by German Auto Makers

January 15, 2013 in Germany, International

Mercedes CLA at the 2013 Detroit Car Show

In 2012, German car manufacturers enjoyed record car sales worldwide and even gained market share in the struggling European car market. In 2012, all major German car manufacturers including Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, and Volkswagen enjoyed record car sales worldwide. German car producers famously never miss an opportunity for government subsidies and research funds but … [Read more...]

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2012 (Full Year) Germany: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Brands

January 3, 2013 in Germany

Volkswagen Polo, Golf Plus and Tiguan LIFE models

Volkswagen, followed by BMW-Mini, and Mercedes remained the top-selling carmakers in Germany during 2012. In 2012, Volkswagen, BMW Mini, and Mercedes again topped the list of the best-selling car brands in Germany. Audi saw an increase in sales while Opel and Ford again suffered strong losses in market share. The German car market shrank by 2.2% in 2012 to just over three … [Read more...]

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2011 Germany: Most Often Stolen Cars

November 2, 2012 in Germany

BMW X6

Audi, BMW, and Porsche cars are the automobiles most likely to be stolen in Germany during 2011. Car thieves' favorite model is the BMW X5/X6. Car theft in Germany remained fairly stable between 2010 and 2011. However, Audi and BMW leapfrogged Porsche to become the car makes most likely to be stolen given the number of cars on the road. BMW X5 / X6 is the car model most … [Read more...]

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2012 (Full Year) Germany: Electric and Hybrid Car Sales

October 16, 2012 in Electric, Germany, Hybrid

Opel Ampera

Electric cars and hybrid vehicles continue to grow in popularity in Germany but in 2012 low-emission cars still take only one percent of the total German car market. Electric and hybrid vehicle sales in Germany continue to grow in 2012 but overall numbers still remain dismally low compared to the total new passenger vehicle market. In 2008, Germany set the target of having a … [Read more...]

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2012 (Q3) Germany: Best Selling Car Models

October 5, 2012 in Germany

VW Golf Series 1 to 7

The Volkswagen Golf remains Germany’s favorite car for the first nine months of 2012. It was followed by the VW Passat, Polo, and Mercedes C Class. Germany’s top-selling car model during the first three quarters of 2012 was, as seemingly forever, the VW Golf / Jetta. Volkswagen sold more Golfs in Germany between January and September 2012, than the next three car models … [Read more...]

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2012 (Q3) Germany: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Brands

October 2, 2012 in Germany

Yellow Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen remained the top-selling car brand in Germany during the first nine months of 2012. Mercedes was the second most popular car make followed by BMW and Audi. Volkswagen, despite slightly weaker sales, was again the best-selling car manufacturer in Germany from January to September 2012. VW was followed by Mercedes, BMW, and Audi. The German car market was … [Read more...]

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2012 (First Half) Best-Selling Cars in Germany by Model

July 5, 2012 in Germany

VW Up! Study at the Geneva Auto Salon in 2012

The Volkswagen Golf easily remained the top-selling car model in Germany for the first half of 2012. The Passat and Polo gave VW a clean sweep of the three best-selling car models. The VW Golf (including Jetta) kept its traditional position as Germany’s favorite car model for the first half of 2012. The Golf was followed by the VW Passat, which narrowly outsold the smaller … [Read more...]

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