2018 Global: Porsche Worldwide Car Sales

In 2018, Porsche sales worldwide increased by 4% to 256,255 cars. Sales were lower in Europe but increased in China, the largest market for Porsche. In 2018, worldwide sales of Porsche cars reach a new record 256,255 vehicles (+3%). China and the USA were again the largest single country markets for Porsche and sales increased … Read more

2018 Global: BMW i and Mini Electrified Worldwide Car Sales

In 2018, the BMW Group sold 142,617 (+38.4%) electrified BMW and MINI cars worldwide. In 2018, BMW increased sales of electrified cars by 38.4% to 142,617 deliveries of BMW and Mini cars worldwide. More than half of all electrified BMWs were sold in Europe in 2018 but the USA is the single biggest country market … Read more

2018 Global: Audi Sales Worldwide

In 2018, Audi sales worldwide fell by 14% to 1,812,500 cars but reached a new record 663,000 in China, Audi’s biggest market. In 2018, Audi delivered around 1,812,500 automobiles to customers worldwide, 3.5 percent less than a year ago. In Europe, sales fell 13.6 percent. In China, the Ingolstadt-based carmaker reaffirmed its position as the … Read more

2018 Global: Volkswagen Worldwide Car Sales

In 2018, Volkswagen delivered a record 6,244,900 cars to customers worldwide. Strong VW sales in Brazil offset weaker sales in China. Volkswagen set a new delivery record in 2018, handing over a total of 6.24 million vehicles worldwide for the full year, 0.2 percent more than in 2017. Positive delivery trends in South America (+13.1 … Read more

2018 (Full Year) Japan: Best-Selling Vehicle Manufacturers and Car Brands

In 2018, Toyota was again the largest vehicle manufacturer in Japan and the top-selling car brand, followed by Honda and Suzuki. Toyota remained Japan’s leading carmaker in 2018 by selling more than double the number of vehicles by second-place Honda or third-placed Suzuki combined. The Japanese new vehicle market was flat with nearly 5.3 million … Read more

2018 (Full Year) Japan: Best-Selling Car Models and Mini Cars

In 2018, the Nissan Note was the top-selling car model in Japan followed by the Toyota Aqua and Prius. The Honda N-Box mini car (kei) sold in higher numbers. The Nissan Note was the most-popular car model in Japan in 2018, although Japanese car buyers purchased almost double as many Honda N-Box mini cars (kei). … Read more

2018 (Full Year) Germany: Best-Selling Electric Car Brands and Models

In 2018, the top-selling electric car brands in Germany were Volkswagen narrowly ahead of Renault and Smart with the Zoe, VW Golf and Smart Fortwo the favorite electric car models. December 2018: Renault was the top-selling electric car brand in Germany followed by Volkswagen. Audi was the surprising third largest electric carmaker in Germany in … Read more

2018 (Full Year) Germany: Best-Selling Car Models

VW Tiguan All Space at Geneva Auto Salon

In 2018, the Volkswagen Golf was again Germany’s top-selling car model followed by the VW Tiguan, Polo and Passat. German New Car Market in 2018 (Full Year) New passenger vehicle registrations in Germany in 2018 were 0.2% lower in 2018 at 3,435,778 cars – only 5,484 cars fewer than in 2017. During the final four months … Read more

2018 Global: McLaren Worldwide Car Sales

In 2018, McLaren sales increased by 44% to 4,806 cars delivered worldwide. The USA was the largest market for Mclaren cars. In full year 2018, global sales for McLaren Automotive, the British creator of luxury sportscars and supercars, rose to 4,806 cars in 2018 with sales up 43.9% compared to 3340 cars sold in 2017. … Read more

2018 (Full Year) Britain: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Brands

In 2018, Ford was again the top-selling car marque in the UK despite weaker sales. Volkswagen was again the second best-selling brand in Britain. In 2018, new passenger vehicle registrations in the UK contracted by 7% to 2,367,147 cars. Ford remained the clear market leader despite losing market share to second placed Volkswagen. Vauxhall was … Read more