Toyota Corolla Regains Title as World's Best-Selling Car
Global registrations for the Toyota Corolla reached 1.34 million in 2015, outpacing rivals like the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus by a clear margin.
Coverage tagged Sales figures.
Page 3 of 13
Global registrations for the Toyota Corolla reached 1.34 million in 2015, outpacing rivals like the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus by a clear margin.
The 18 millionth Skoda, a Superb Combi in candy white, rolled off the Kvasiny line as the Czech firm invests in expanding its domestic production.
Several high-profile models struggled in 2015, with sluggish sales, poor reviews or abrupt cancellations highlighting misjudged bets by their manufacturers.
Manufacturers retire several well-known cars for 2016, from the Land Rover Defender to the Honda Accord Crosstour, as line-ups shift towards new models and market demands.
National Electric Vehicle Sweden has agreed to supply 250,000 electric vehicles to Panda New Energy, marking a major step in its post-Saab strategy.
Fiat Chrysler has purchased millions of greenhouse gas emissions credits from Toyota, Tesla and Honda to help meet US fuel efficiency requirements for the 2014 model year.
Honda’s premium division admits its sedans have lagged behind rivals and plans a renewed focus on improving these models, with changes expected to be visible from early 2016.
US new vehicle sales in November are projected to surpass previous records, with Black Friday promotions and strong consumer demand pushing the total towards 1.35 million units.
Fiat’s Abarth division will introduce new models next year, aiming to build on strong growth and expand its dealership network across key markets.
Jaguar Land Rover will report lower pre-tax profits for 2015 as major investment and the Tianjin port explosion hit both costs and sales, according to the company.
Seat faces scrutiny within Volkswagen Group as the company seeks to reduce costs in the wake of the diesel emissions scandal and mounting financial pressures.
Investors await Tesla’s Q3 2015 results, but attention is focused on Model X output and the company’s ability to hit its full-year delivery goals.
US Volkswagen dealerships are offering incentives of up to $11,000 on new petrol and electric models as they struggle with unsold stock and regulatory blocks on diesel sales.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reported a €306 million net loss for the third quarter after booking €761 million for recall expenses in North America.
The KBA has ordered Volkswagen to recall 8.5 million vehicles fitted with EA 189 diesel engines in Europe, as the company responds to the fallout from the diesel emissions scandal.
Fiat is launching the Tipo compact family to take on Dacia’s value-led approach, aiming to capture buyers seeking affordable practicality in Europe.
Volkswagen saw registrations fall sharply in Japan and South Korea in September, with the diesel emissions scandal undermining its position in key Asian markets.
Major US and Asian manufacturers posted double-digit gains in September, with strong incentives, cheap credit and a late Labour Day holiday fuelling demand for SUVs and pickups.
All first-year build slots for the Bentley Bentayga have been allocated, with over 3,500 orders placed for the luxury SUV following its Frankfurt debut.
European new car registrations climbed to 781,676 in August 2015, with SUVs from Renault, BMW and Mercedes-Benz leading the market's strongest gains of the year.
Tesla’s Model S faces slow sales in Germany and tough competition from established German brands, as new electric models from Porsche, BMW and Audi draw attention at Frankfurt.
Passenger car sales in China dropped 3.4% in August 2015, marking the third consecutive monthly decline as economic uncertainty and weak stock markets hit demand.
A reserve requirement cut by China’s central bank has freed up 30 million yuan for Volkswagen’s finance arm, offering scope to support car sales in a slowing market.
Dodge’s supercharged Hellcat models have generated intense demand, boosting the brand’s image and prompting a production increase for the 2016 model year.