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Western European car sales rise 4% in June, led by southern markets

New car registrations in Western Europe reached 1.15 million in June 2014, with strong gains in Spain and the UK offsetting a dip in Germany.

Volkswagen Market Share Slips in Europe After Dieselgate

Volkswagen’s share of new car registrations in the European Union fell from 26.1% to 25.2% in October 2015, following the Dieselgate emissions scandal.

Global Car Sales Forecast to Hit Record 71 Million in 2013

Industry analysts expect worldwide car sales to reach 71 million units in 2013, with Toyota, GM and Volkswagen locked in a close race for the top spot.

Fiat Strada Pick-Up Arrives on Italian Market with Diesel Power

Fiat has launched the Strada pick-up in Italy, offering three trims, a single 1.3 Multijet diesel engine, and payloads up to 705 kg.

US April Auto Sales Rebound as Spring Demand Lifts Market

US new car sales in April 2014 approached a 16 million annualised rate, driven by warmer weather, rising consumer confidence and increased incentives.

Brazil New Car Sales Drop 6.6% in February as Carnival Slows Market

Brazilian car and light truck sales fell by 6.6% in February, with the Carnival holiday period contributing to a nearly 9% year-on-year decline.

German Carmakers Set 2011 Production and Sales Records

Germany’s automotive industry posted record sales and production in 2011, with strong demand in China and the US offsetting weaker results in Western Europe.

Toyota China sales jump 51% in February to 66,800 units

A surge in demand after the Lunar New Year holiday lifted Toyota’s February 2012 sales in China, helping offset a slow start to the year.

Fiat to Cut European Production by 300,000 Vehicles in 2012

Fiat will reduce its European vehicle output by 300,000 units in 2012, responding to falling demand and overcapacity across the continent's car market.

GM’s “Progress” Under Akerson Questioned as Chevy Volt Faces Another Production Halt

Chevrolet Volt production has been suspended for a second time since launch, raising doubts about CEO Dan Akerson’s claims of progress at General Motors.

GM Predicts 7–10% Growth for China Auto Market in 2012

General Motors expects China's car market to expand by up to 10 percent in 2012, signalling continued strength despite global economic uncertainty.

Greek new car sales plunge to lowest level since 1985

October saw new car registrations in Greece fall to their lowest in more than 25 years, highlighting the severity of the country’s economic crisis.

Nissan releases global production, sales and export figures for June 2026

Nissan has published its production, sales, and export results for June and the first half of 2026, offering a snapshot of its position in a shifting global market.

2008–2010 crisis shakes global carmakers as sales collapse

Carmakers in the US, Europe and Asia slashed output, cut jobs and scrambled to shift product mixes as the financial crisis hammered global demand in late 2008.

How Volvo’s Revival Under Geely Redefined the Chinese Automaker’s Global Ambitions

Geely’s $11bn investment in Volvo has not only turned around the Swedish brand’s fortunes but also set a template for the Chinese group’s international expansion and technological progress.

Chrysler Ends PT Cruiser Production After Decade-Long Run

The final PT Cruiser left Chrysler’s Toluca, Mexico plant in July 2010, closing the chapter on a car that once defined retro design and mass-market appeal.

Porsche US sales reach record 57,202 in 2018 after steady growth

Porsche delivered 57,202 vehicles in the US in 2018, setting a new record and marking nine consecutive years of growth, with the Macan leading the range.

Ferrari FXX K values soar past £6 million at auction

Ferrari’s track-only FXX K hypercar now regularly fetches over £4.8 million, with rare Evo models exceeding £6 million in recent European sales.

Ford India's Midnight Sale Drives 4,000 Cars Off Showroom Floors in a Day

A one-day 'Midnight Sale' saw Ford India sell 4,000 vehicles across 123 cities, using extended hours and gifts to boost footfall during a slow sales period.

Toyota targets tenfold growth in hydrogen car output post-2020

Toyota is investing in new Japanese facilities to scale up fuel cell stack and hydrogen tank production, aiming for at least 30,000 fuel cell vehicles annually after 2020.

Ford first-quarter profit climbs 15% to $1.6bn on record North American performance

Strong sales of F-Series trucks, Fusion and Escape drive Ford to a $1.6bn net profit for Q1 2013, despite deepening losses in Europe and South America.

Toyota Holds Off Volkswagen in 2013 Global Sales Race

Toyota retained its position as the world’s top-selling automaker in the first nine months of 2013, outpacing Volkswagen and General Motors despite mixed results across key markets.

Nissan builds one millionth Qashqai at Sunderland

The Sunderland plant reached the one-million Qashqai milestone on 28 June 2011, just four and a half years after production began, setting a UK industry record.

Saab North America Suspends All Warranty Coverage After Bankruptcy

Saab Cars North America has halted all warranty processing for vehicles sold in the US and Canada, leaving buyers of 2010 and 2011 models without coverage as of December 2011.