Volvo and Volkswagen are the only top car producers on target to switch to electric vehicle production in Europe by 2030 according to an EV readiness index by Transport & Environment. By mid-2021, Volvo Cars and Volkswagen are the only major carmakers ready to switch to electric in line with Europe’s net-zero climate target, according to a new analysis by Transport … [Read more...]
2021 (Germany): Top 50 Car Models Registered for Use on German Roads
At the start of 2021, the Volkswagen Golf, VW Polo, and Opel Corsa were the most common car models registered for use on public roads in Germany. On January 1, 2021, the Volkswagen Golf was the most registered car model for use on public roads in Germany but the mix of the most popular cars on German roads is getting more varied with the top-ten models all declining in … [Read more...]
2021 (April) Europe: Car Sales and Market Analysis
In April 2021, new car sales in Europe increased by 261% from April 2020 but the market was still a quarter smaller than in April 2019. Volkswagen remained the largest producer and brand. Although new passenger vehicle registrations in Europe increased by 261% in April 2021, the market was still far from pre-pandemic levels with sales down by 23% compared to April 2019. … [Read more...]
Europe Prediction 2026: Electric Cars Cheaper Than Petrol
A study predicts electric vehicles in Europe will be cheaper than fossil-fuel cars by 2025 to 2027 with BEV reaching 100% of sales by 2035. A study by BloombergNEF for Transport & Environment concluded that many electric cars in Europe will be cheaper than petrol cars from 2026. Small electric light vans will already be cheaper than fossil fuel versions in 2025 with … [Read more...]
2021 (March) Europe: Car Sales and Market Analysis
In March 2021, new car sales in Europe increased by 63% but the passenger car market is still well below pre-pandemic levels. The VW Golf regained its position as Europe's top-selling car model. In March 2021, new passenger vehicle registrations in Europe increased by 63% compared to March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. However, the European new car market was still … [Read more...]
2021 (Q1) Europe: Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Car Sales per EU, UK, and EFTA Country
2021 (Q1): Battery-electric car and plug-in hybrid passenger car sales increased in almost every country in Europe but petrol remained the most popular fuel type for new cars. In the first quarter of 2021, the registration of electrically chargeable passenger vehicles in the European Union (EU), UK, and EFTA countries increased sharply. The sales of battery-electric cars … [Read more...]
2021 (Q1) International: Worldwide Car Sales
2021 (Q1), new car sales increased worldwide with a strong recovery in China, India, and the USA but weak growth in Japan and Europe, and weaker sales in Russia and Brazil. In the first quarter of 2021, major car markets worldwide largely recovered from the initial shock of lockdowns that started early in 2020. In China, new car sales were 76% higher than in the first … [Read more...]
2021 (Q1) Europe: Best-Selling Car Brands
2021 (Q1): Volkswagen remained the top-selling car brand in Europe but the VW Group brands lost market share to Stellantis (Peugeot and Fiat). In the first quarter of 2021, Volkswagen and the VW Group were again the largest brand and car manufacturing group in Europe but in a flat market lost market share to Stellantis that had strong growth with Peugeot, Citroen, and … [Read more...]
2021 (Q1) Europe: New Car Sales per EU, UK, and EFTA Country
2021 (Q1): New passenger vehicle registrations in Europe (European Union, UK, and EFTA) were flat with car sales lower in Germany and the UK but stronger in France and Italy. During the first quarter of 2021, new car sales in the European Union (EU), EFTA, and the UK increased by 0.9% from the first three months of 2020 but were still a quarter lower than at the start of … [Read more...]
2021 (Q1) Germany: Best-Selling Electric Car Brands and Models
Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Tesla were the top-selling electric car brands in Germany during the first quarter of 2021 while the VW Up was the favorite BEV in Q1. First-quarter 2021: Volkswagen was the best-selling battery-electric vehicle (BEV) brand in Germany, followed by Hyundai, and Tesla. The electric car market increased by 150% from a year ago with BEV cars taking … [Read more...]
2021 (Q1) Germany: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models
Q1/2021: Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW were the best-selling car brands in Germany and the VW Golf the top-selling model. January to March 2021: New passenger vehicle registrations in Germany contracted by 6.4% following a strong recovery in sales in March 2021. Measures related to the Coronavirus continued to influence the market but also production problems at … [Read more...]
2021 (Q1) Japan: Best-Selling Car Brands, Models, and Minicars
January to March 2021: Toyota was again the best-selling car brand in Japan while the Yaris was the top-selling model and the Honda N-Box the favorite minicar (kei) in Q1. During the first quarter of 2021, Toyota remained by far the largest vehicle manufacturer in Japan and gained market share in a growing market. Second-placed Suzuki extended its lead over Honda. The … [Read more...]
2021 (Q1) Britain: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models
Volkswagen was again the best-selling car brand in Britain during the first quarter of 2021 while the Opel Vauxhall outsold the Ford Fiesta as the top-selling car model in the UK in Q1. January - March 2021: new passenger vehicle registrations in the UK were down 12% but car sales increased in March and the outlook is positive, as car showrooms are due to reopen during … [Read more...]
2021 (Q1) France: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models
2021 (Q1): The French new car market expanded by 21% with Peugeot the best-selling car brand in France and the Peugeot 208 the top-selling model. During the first quarter of 2021, new passenger vehicle registrations in France increased by 21% but the total French new car market was still a fifth smaller than during the first three months of 2019 and 2018. Peugeot remained … [Read more...]
2021 (February) Europe: Car Sales and Market Analysis
In February 2021, the European new car market contracted by another 20% -- electrified vehicles and SUVs continue to gain market share in Europe (EU, UK, EFTA). New passenger vehicle registrations in Europe (European Union, EFTA, and the UK) continued to contract in February 2021 with new car sales down 20% for the month and down 23% for the first two months of 2021. Low … [Read more...]
2021: Germany – Total Number of Registered Cars By Brand
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
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...]
2021 USA: First Bugatti Divo and Chiron Super Sport Deliveries
Bugatti delivered the first Bugatti Divo and Chiron Super Sport cars in the USA at the start of 2021. Sales are limited to 40 and 60 cars. Bugatti announced the first deliveries of Bugatti Divo and Chiron Super Sport cars in the USA in early 2021. Three Bugatti Divo hypercars were delivered in California, USA. The first delivery worldwide of a Chiron Super Sport also took … [Read more...]
2021 (Forecast) Britain: Drive Electric Predicts 200,000 EV Car Sales in the UK
Drive Electric predicts at least 200,000 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) car sales in Britain in 2021 -- this forecast expects double the UK electric car registrations in 2020. DriveElectric predicts that the number of new battery-electric vehicle registrations in the UK will almost double in 2021 to at least 200,00 BEV. Electric car sales in Britain will be … [Read more...]
2020 & 2021 Europe: CO2 Targets and Electric Car Sales Forecasts
Most car brands are on target to meet CO2 targets in 2020 in Europe while forecasts show electric vehicles taking a 15% share of car sales in 2021. Electric car sales are due to treble market share in Europe in 2020, as carmakers rush to comply with European Union CO2 targets. By mid-2020, the PSA, Volvo, FCA-Tesla, and BMW groups were already on target to meet CO2 … [Read more...]