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2021: Germany – Total Number of Registered Cars By Brand

March 2, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Germany

In 2021, the total number of passenger vehicles registered for use on public roads in Germany increased to over 48 million cars. Volkswagen and Mercedes were the most common brands. On 1 January 2021, the total number of passenger vehicles registered for use on public roads in Germany was 48,248,548 cars -- an increase of 1.1%. Volkswagen remained by far the most common … [Read more...]

2021 (January) Europe: Car Sales and Market Analysis

February 25, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Europe

In January 2021, the European new car market contracted by 26% -- SUVs took a record 44% share of sales in Europe (EU, UK, EFTA). New passenger vehicle registrations in Europe slumped by 26% in January 2021 to only 839,600 cars -- the lowest January European new car market since 1982. Car sales in almost all countries in the European Union were lower by double-digits, … [Read more...]

2020 (Full Year) Britain: Used Car Market and Top Models

February 9, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Britain UK

In 2020, used car sales transactions in Britain contracted by 15% to 6.75 million cars with the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa the best-selling models. Second-hand car sales in Britain in 2020 were down 15% compared to 29% for the new car market. The Ford Fiesta was the favorite used car of the British in 2020 with black the most-popular car color. Used electric car sales … [Read more...]

2020 (Full Year) Europe: Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Car Sales per EU, UK, and EFTA Country

February 4, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Electric, Europe

2020 (Full Year): Battery-electric car and plug-in hybrid passenger car sales increased in each country in Europe with Germany the largest electrified vehicle market. In the full-year 2020, the registration of electrically chargeable passenger vehicles in the European Union (EU), UK, and EFTA countries increased by 144% to 1,364,813 cars. The sales of battery-electric cars … [Read more...]

2020 (Full Year) Europe: Car Sales by Fuel Type in the EU, UK, and EFTA

February 4, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Electric, Europe

2020 (Full Year): Petrol and diesel were the most popular fuel type in Europe (EU, UK, EFTA) but battery-electric car sales doubled and plug-in hybrids tripled. In the full-year 2020, the registration of electrically chargeable passenger vehicles in the European Union (EU), UK and EFTA countries increased by 144% to 1,364,813 cars for a market share of 11%. Although hybrid … [Read more...]

2020 (Full Year) Britain: Car, Engine, and Commercial Vehicle Production and Exports

January 30, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Britain UK

In 2020, motor car, engine, and commercial vehicle production in Britain and exports fell sharply. Nissan was the largest carmaker in the UK. In full-year 2020, car production in Britain contracted by 29% to 920,928 cars -- the lowest level since 1984. More than 80% of passenger cars made in the UK were exported. In 2020, commercial vehicle production in Britain contracted … [Read more...]

2020 (Full Year) Global: Mazda Worldwide Car Sales, Production, and Exports

January 28, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Brands, Global

In 2020, global Mazda car sales worldwide contracted by 17%, production was down 21%, and exports from Japan 29% lower. The CX-5 was the best-selling model. In full-year 2020, Mazda sold 1,243,005 cars worldwide - 17% down on a year ago. The USA was the most important market followed by China and Japan. Global Mazda production was down an even stronger 21% while exports … [Read more...]

2020 (Full Year) Global: Nissan Worldwide Car Sales, Production, and Exports

January 28, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Brands, Global

In full-year 2020, global car sales of Nissan were down 22% worldwide, production was 27% lower, while exports from Japan contracted by 39%. In full calendar year 2020, Nissan performed dismally with global car sales and worldwide vehicle production sharply down. While all major car markets were severely affected by Covid, Nissan not only had weaker sales but lost market … [Read more...]

2020 (Full Year) Global: Toyota Worldwide Car Sales, Production, and Exports

January 28, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Brands, Global

In full-year 2020, global car sales of the Toyota Group (including Toyota brand, Lexus, Daihatsu, and Hino) contracted by 11%, worldwide production by 14%, and exports by 18%. In full-calendar-year 2020, global sales of the Toyota Group contracted by 11.3% to just over 9.5 million vehicles -- enough to reclaim the title as the world's largest carmaker from the Volkswagen … [Read more...]

2020 (December) Europe: Car Sales and Market Analysis

January 27, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Europe

In December 2020, the European new car market contracted by 3.8% but battery-electric car sales increased with the VW ID3 the second most popular car model in Europe behind only the Golf. New passenger vehicle registrations in Europe were down 3.8% in December 2020 to only 1.2 million cars. However, the contraction was less severe than in previous months with the full-year … [Read more...]

2020 Europe: Volkswagen Group Misses EU CO2 Emissions Target

January 22, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Brands, Europe, News

The Volkswagen Group is facing a €100 million fine for missing the EU fleet CO2 emissions target despite a 20% drop in pollution in 2020. The Volkswagen Group announced that it has missed its European Union CO2 emissions target for 2020 by around 0.5 g/km. As a result, the group is facing an EU fine of over €100 million. Volkswagen brand and Audi over fulfilled fleet … [Read more...]

2020 Europe: Volkswagen Brand Met EU CO2 Emissions Target

January 22, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Brands, Europe, News

In 2020, Volkswagen brand met the European Union's CO2 emission target for the brand with average EU fleet emissions of 92 g/km for VW cars. Volkswagen Passenger Cars claims to have exceeded the ambitious European CO2 fleet targets for 2020 and produced around six million grams fewer CO2 than required by EU law. The VW brand passenger car fleet of new vehicles in … [Read more...]

2020 (Full Year) International: Worldwide Car Sales

January 19, 2021 by Henk Bekker in China, Global, International

In 2020, car sales worldwide contracted by 15%. China and Russia performed the best. Car sales in Japan, the USA, and India were down by double-digit percentages while the European and Brazilian new car markets contracted by a quarter. In full-year 2020, global car sales were weaker in all major regions of the world. China remained the largest and best-performing … [Read more...]

2020 (Full Year) Europe: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Brands

January 19, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Brands, Europe

In 2020, the Volkswagen Group was the largest car manufacturer in Europe while VW and Renault remained the best-selling brands. In full calendar year 2020, the Volkswagen Group remained the best-selling carmaker in Europe and increased market share to above a quarter. The PSA Group was the second largest car manufacturer in Europe despite sales down by nearly a third in … [Read more...]

2020 (Full Year) Europe: Car Sales per EU, UK, and EFTA Country

January 19, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Europe

In 2020, new passenger vehicle registrations in the European Union, UK, and EFTA were down 25% with car sales weak in all countries. Germany and France were the largest single country markets in Europe. In full calendar year 2020, new passenger vehicle registrations in the European Union, UK, and EFTA countries contracted by 24.3% -- the strongest annual decline on record. … [Read more...]

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