2013 (Q3) China and Worldwide German Luxury Car Sales

Mercedes-Benz S Class Launch in China

German carmakers Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, and Volkswagen had record sales in China and worldwide during the first nine months of 2013. January to September 2013 saw another record for passenger vehicle sales for German car manufacturers. Despite weak markets in Europe, worldwide and Chinese car sales of German luxury and premium brand cars grew … Read more

2013 (Jan to Aug) International: Worldwide Car Sales

Geneva Auto Salon 2013

New vehicle registrations continue to grow in August 2013 in the USA and China while sales were weak in Europe, Russia, Japan, and Brazil. Worldwide car sales in August 2013 continue to show a mixed picture in different parts of the world. The USA had its best single month in six years while year-to-date growth … Read more

2013 (Jan-July) International: Worldwide Car Sales

BMW i8 Concept at Geneva Auto Show in 2013

New car sales increased in Europe, the USA and China during July 2013 but declined in Russia, India, Japan and Brazil. New passenger vehicle registrations in the three largest car market in the world – the USA, China and Europe – increased during July 2013. However, other large markets including Russia, Japan, Brazil and India … Read more

2013 (First Half) International: Worldwide Car Sales

Morgan Cars at Geneva Auto Show 2013

Worldwide car sales were mixed during the first semester of 2013 with strong growth in China and the USA and continued weakness in Europe, Japan and India. Car sales in the major world markets continued to develop differently during the first semester of 2013. While the new passenger vehicle markets of Europe, Russia, India, and … Read more

2013 (January to May) International Worldwide Car Sales

BMW i8 at Geneva Auto Salon 2013

May 2013 light vehicles sales in the USA, China and Brazil  showed strong growth while new passenger car registrations in Europa, India, Russia and Japan were down. 2013 car sales in major international regions continue to be mixed with strong performances in the USA, China and Brazil but weak sales in Europe, India, and Japan. … Read more

2013 (Jan to April) International Worldwide Car Sales

Ferrari Stand at the 2013 Geneva Auto Salon

April 2013 car sales in most major international markets (even in Europe) showed positive growth. New passenger vehicle and light truck registrations in most major international markets increased during April 2013 compared to a year earlier. Europe had a positive month for the first time since September 2011 while strong growth continued in both China … Read more

2013 (Q1) International Car Sales Worldwide

Pininfarina Sergio at the 2013 Geneva Auto Show

First quarter 2013 worldwide car sales show a mixed picture with strong growth in China and the USA but a decline in sales elsewhere. March 2013 saw a decline in new passenger vehicle registrations in most parts of the world. New car sales in China increased by a quarter to expand the Chinese light vehicle … Read more

2013 (Q1) China and Worldwide German Luxury Car Sales

Audi Cars in China:

German luxury car sales in China continue to rise during the first quarter of 2013. VW, Audi, BMW and Porsche had new record months while Mercedes struggled. 2013 started well in China for most German luxury carmakers with record sales during the first quarter. China is now the single most important national market for Volkswagen, … Read more