2014 (Jan to June) International: Worldwide Car Sales

Ferrari 458 Speciale at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

First half 2014 new vehicle registrations increased in most regions of the world with China and the USA the biggest car markets. In June 2014, new passenger vehicle registrations increased in most regions of the world with China again the biggest single-country car market. Car sales increased in June, as well as the full first … Read more

2014 (Half Year) Europe: Car Sales by EU Country

Volkswagen XL1 at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

Car sales in European Union and EFTA countries grew by 6.5% during the first six months of 2014. Germany remained the largest auto market in Europe. June 2014 saw the tenth month of consecutive growth in car sales in the European Union (EU) and EFTA countries. During the first semester of 2014, new passenger vehicle … Read more

2014 (Half Year) Switzerland: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

Ferrari California T at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

During the first six months of 2014, Volkswagen remained the top-selling auto brand in Switzerland with the VW Golf still the favorite car model of the Swiss. During the first six months of 2014, Volkswagen was again the best-selling car marque in Switzerland but BMW and Skoda were more popular than Audi. The VW Golf … Read more

2014 (Half Year) China and Worldwide German Luxury Car Sales

Audi TT quattro sport concept shown at the Geneva Auto Show 2014.

In 2014, German premium carmakers Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Porsche and Volkswagen had again record sales in China and worldwide during the first half of the year. The first half-year of 2014 saw German luxury and premium car brands increase sales worldwide with growth in China once again contributing the most. For the first time ever … Read more

2014 (Half Year) Britain: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Models

Ford Mustang at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

The British car market expanded 10.6% during the first six months of 2014. Ford and Vauxhall were the top-selling brands and the Fiesta and Focus the favorite models. In June 2014, the British car market expanded for a record 28th consecutive month. During the first half of 2014, new passenger vehicle registrations in the UK grew … Read more

2014 (Half Year) Japan: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Models

Honda FCEV Concept at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

New vehicle registrations in Japan increased by 11% during the first six months of 2014. Toyota was the strongest manufacturer and the Aqua the top-selling car model. In the first semester of 2014, the Japanese new vehicle market expanded by 10.8% to just over 3 million new vehicle registrations. The growth came despite an increase … Read more

2014 (Half Year) Germany: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Brands

VW Polo at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

The first semester of 2014 saw new passenger vehicle registrations in Germany increase by 2.4%. Volkswagen and Mercedes remained the top-selling marques. New car sales in Germany increased by 2.4% during the first six months of 2014. During the first semester of 2014, new passenger vehicle registrations in Germany increased in four of the six … Read more

2014 (Half Year) France: Best-Selling Car Makes and Models

Renault Stand Geneva Auto Salon 2013

The French new car market grew 2.9% during the first six months of 2014. Renault was the strongest brand while the Clio was the favorite car model of the French. During the first half of 2014, the French car market expanded by nearly 3% with domestic manufacturers showing the strongest growth. However, for the second … Read more

2014 (January to May) International: Worldwide Car Sales

FAB Design Lamborghini Spidron Aventador

In May 2014, new passenger vehicle registrations increased in China, the USA, Europe and India while car sales were down in Russia, Brazil and Japan. Car sales in the largest vehicle markets in the world mostly increased during May 2014. The USA was the largest new light vehicle market in the world in May 2014 … Read more