China retail April 2024: BYD Qin Plus threepeats at #1, AITO M9 inside Top 20.
AITO M9 After wholesales, it is now time to cover retail sales for China. The selection of vehicles included in this report add up to 1,449,696 units for April, down -5.9% year-on-year. The year-to-date tally remains in positive however at…
China imports April 2024: Lexus ES distant leader, Range Rover up to #5
The Range Rover hits a record ranking in April. Sales of new imported cars in China drop -11.4% year-on-year in April to 50,887 units, leading to a year-to-date tally off -8.3% to 212,089. Imports are now dwarfed by exports which…
Saudi Arabia Q1 2024: Toyota Yaris Sedan most popular
The Toyota Yaris Sedan ranks #1 in Saudi Arabia so far in 2024. 194,281 new vehicles found a home in Saudi Arabia over Q1 2024. Toyota easily leads the way in the brands charts with 26.6% share, distancing Hyundai at…
United Arab Emirates Q1 2024: Nissan Sunny and Patrol on top, local brand Rabdan lands
Rabdan One 74,215 new vehicles were sold in the United Arab Emirates over the first quarter of 2024. Toyota dominates the brands charts with 24.8% share ahead of Nissan at 17.1%. Mitsubishi (7.6%), Hyundai (4%) and Ford (4%) complete the…
Qatar Q1 2024: Toyota Land Cruiser leads, Land Rover Defender and Range Rover in Top 10
The Range Rover ranks #8 in Qatar so far this year. 17,256 new vehicles found a Qatari home over the first quarter of 2023. Here too Toyota dominates the market with 33% share above Nissan at 9.6% and Kia at…
Oman Q1 2024: Toyota Hilux #1, MG up to #3
The MG 5 ranks #5 in Oman over Q1 2024. The Omani new vehicle market amounts to 14,790 sales over Q1. Toyota smothers the competition with a staggering 53.6% share, almost 8 times the #2 Hyundai (7%). MG advances to…
Lebanon Q1 2024: Toyota Land Cruiser and Nissan Patrol on top
The Toyota Land Cruiser holds 18.2% of the Lebanese market over Q1. 6,543 new vehicles hit Lebanese roads over Q1 2024. Toyota tightens its grip over the market and posts a fantastic 40.8% share. It is followed by Nissan at…
Kuwait Q1 2024: Toyota Land Cruiser best-seller
Toyota Land Cruiser 32,887 new vehicles found a buyer in Kuwait over Q1 2024. Toyota remains the favourite with 27.7% share, way above Nissan at 10.7%. Mitsubishi rounds out the podium at 7%, just ahead of Ford at 6.8%. Chevrolet…
Jordan Q1 2024: Changan E-Star spectacularly takes the lead
The Changan E-Star is the most popular vehicle in Jordan over Q1 2024. 8,634 vehicles were sold in Jordan over Q1. Toyota is the champion in the sales charts but sees its share fall to 31.7% vs. 40% for the…
Yemen Q1 2024: Toyota holds 95.1% of market
The Toyota Hilux is the best-selling vehicle in Yemen so far in 2024. 2,233 new vehicles found a Yemeni buyer over the first quarter of 2024. Toyota holds 95.1% of the market with Lexus at 2.5% and Suzuki at 1.3%.…