Madagascar Q2 2010: JAC Tojoy among best-sellers

JAC Tojoy

Still very limited, the new car market in Madagascar is dominated by Asian brands: Toyota is in the lead in Q2 2010 at 11.8% (down from 17.9% in Q4 ’09), ahead of Nissan and Mitsubishi. However the big novelty in Q2 is the thunderous arrival of two Chinese brands in the Top 10: JAC in 5th at 7.3% and BYD in 8th at 5.1%.

Given JAC only sells one model in Madagascar, this means the JAC Tojoy is already within the best-selling models in the country, along with the Mitsubishi L200 (probably the best-seller), Nissan Hardbody, Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux. Remember we’re talking 30 to 50 units sold in the space of 3 months to be best-seller in Madagascar.

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Europe 1990-1991: Ford Fiesta grabs the pole position

Ford Fiesta

Completely revamped in 1989, the Ford Fiesta becomes the best selling car in the UK in 1990 for the first time in the nameplate’s 14-year life. It keeps its title in 1991, with 117,139 sales and 7.4% share, just above the Vauxhall Cavalier in excellent shape at 109,525 sales and 6.9%. The Ford Escort takes the 3rd spot with 105,145 units and 6.6%.

Vauxhall Cavalier

Rover places two models in the Top 10 this year: the Rover 200 is 5th with 68,080 sales and the Rover 100 is 7th with 55,932 units. Given Ford UK markets its models here (not Ford Germany) and Vauxhall is GM’s branch in the UK, Peugeot is the only foreign brand present in the Top 10 with the Peugeot 205 ranking #8 with 2.9% share and the Peugeot 405 ranking #10 with 2.6%.

Full Year, 1st Half and 2nd Half Top 10 Ranking Tables: click on ‘Read more’ below the Rover 200 pic.

Rover 200

Europe 1991: VW Golf leads, Ford Fiesta & Renault Clio on podium

Ford Fiesta

1991 is the year of the change-over for the VW Golf: the 2nd generation, originally launched in 1983, is replaced by a 3rd one in October. As a result, the overall sales figure is lower this year for the Golf at 648,200 units and 4.8% share. The rest of the podium is completely new: revamped in 1989, the Ford Fiesta continues to progress and gains 2 spots to land in 2nd position this year with 594,200 sales and 4.4%.

Renault Clio

The Renault Clio, launched in May 1990, manages to make its way onto the podium for its first full year of sales with 542,100 units changing hands and 4% market share. It was even the best selling car in Europe in September 1991 when the Golf was in the midst of its generation change-over (see note on this below the fold).

In 4th position, the Fiat Uno drops one place at 4% share. The Opel Kadett, at the end of its career with the new Opel Astra released at the end of year, is down 3 spots in 5th with 487,000 sales and 3.6%, just above the Peugeot 205. The Ford Escort, Opel Vectra, Renault 19 and VW Passat complete the Top 10. Fiat places 3 models in the Top 20 with the Panda and #16 and the Tipo at #17.

Full Top 20 Ranking Table below.

Europe 1990: VW Golf, Opel Kadett and Fiat Uno on podium

In 1990 the VW Golf holds the European pole position again and the Top 4 best selling models stay unchanged. The Opel Kadett is #2, followed by the Fiat Uno and the Peugeot 205. Now that its replacement, the Renault Clio, is in dealerships, the Renault Supercinq disappears from the European Top 5 and is replaced by the Ford Fiesta which saw its sales boosted by the new generation launched in 1989.

Opel Kadett

Europe 1989: VW Golf and Opel Kadett dominate

VW Golf

In 1989 the VW Golf is still on top of European car sales with 780,000 units and 5.8% share, ahead of the Opel Kadett at 660,000 sales and 4.9% and the Fiat Uno at 635,000 and 4.7%. The two following Frenchies exchange positions this year: the Peugeot 205 is now 4th and the Renault Supercinq is 5th.

Full Top 5 Ranking Table: click on ‘Read more’ below the Peugeot 205 pic.

Opel Kadett

Peugeot 205

Belgium 6 months 1989: VW Golf & Opel Kadett dominate

Over the first 6 months of 1989, 254,856 cars were registered in Belgium, and the two best-sellers reflect the overall European ranking, with the VW Golf #1 at 16,030 sales and 6.3% share and the Opel Kadett #2 at 12,106 sales and 4.8%. The Peugeot 205 follow at 4% and the Toyota Corolla delivers what could be its best performance in Europe in 5th with 8,665 sales and 3.4%.

Full Top 7 Ranking Table below.

Europe 1988: VW Golf and Fiat Uno on top

VW Golf

In 1988 the VW Golf is the best selling car in Europe by far, with 739,000 sales and 5.7% share, 47% of which coming from West Germany.

Fiat Uno

The Fiat Uno comes in 2nd place with 636,000 sales and 4.9%, 52% coming from Italy, just ahead of the Opel Kadett at 623,000 sales and 4.6%. Two French cars follow: the Renault Supercinq in 4th position with 519,000 units and the Peugeot 205 at #5 with 506,000.

Full Top 5 Ranking: click on ‘Read more’ below the Opel Kadett pic.

Opel Kadett