2013 (Half Year) Britain: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

Ford Fiesta at the Auto Salon Geneve 2013

Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen were the strongest car marques in the UK halfway through 2013. The Ford Fiesta remains Britain’s favorite car model. The British car market continued to expand throughout the first six months of 2013 to 1.16 million new passenger vehicle registrations – an increase of over ten percent compared to the first … Read more

2013 (Half Year) Japan: Best-Selling Car Makes and Models

Toyota and Honda were the top-selling car brands in Japan during the first six months of 2013. The Prius was Japan’s favorite car ahead of the Aqua. Toyota remained Japan’s best-selling car manufacturer from January to June 2013. Honda narrowly maintained its second place ahead of Suzuki. New vehicle registrations in Japan contracted during the … Read more

2013 (Half Year) Norway: Best-Selling Electric Cars

NIssan Leaf at the Geneva Auto Show 2013

The Nissan Leaf continued to dominate the electric car market in Norway taking 91.4% market share during the first six months of 2013. Electric vehicles continued to increase in popularity in Norway during the first half of 2013. The Nissan Leaf is the clear electric car market leader with over 90% market share of electric … Read more

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

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 … Read more

2013 (First Half) France: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Models

Renault Captur at the Geneva Auto Salon 2013

The French car market was weak during the first half of 2013 with Renault, Peugeot and Citroen the top-selling brands. The Renault Clio is France’s favorite car model. From January to June 2013, new passenger vehicle registrations in France declined by 11.3% to below the million car mark. PSA remained the strongest car-manufacturing group while … 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 Classic Cars: Top Prices Paid at Villa Erba Auction

Red 1953 Ferrari 340/375 MM Berlinetta ‘Competizione’ by Pinin Farina

1953 Ferrari 340/375 achieved over $12 million at the RM Auctions at Villa Erba (Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este) sale of historic and classic cars. Top results were achieved at the biannual Villa Erba auction of classic, historic, and super cars held in conjunction with the annual Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on Lake Como in Italy. … 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