car sales driven by incentives imports up as well

Car sales driven by incentives, imports up as well

New car sales in Vietnam has soared to their highest level in three years, lifted by a brighter outlook for the economy, attractive financing deals, price discounts, and reduced car registration fees.
car sales on rise in vietnam

Car sales on rise in Vietnam

Despite economic uncertainties, purchasing power of cars has increased and the market is once again seeing new car showrooms opening with offers of numerous promotions and better after-sale services, all of which will hopefully revive the market once again.
audi racing into local auto market

Audi racing into local auto market

As the automotive market shows recovery signs this year, Audi Vietnam also sees a bright outlook for premium car sales as Audi Vietnam general director Laurent Genet tells VIR’s Ngoc Linh.
gm holden blames japan for australian woes

GM Holden blames Japan for Australian woes

GM Holden blamed Japanese monetary policy for lagging car sales that have forced it to axe 500 jobs in Australia, with the plunging yen driving Japanese export costs down.
car sales rise on back of new model arrivals

Car sales rise on back of new model arrivals

Domestic auto sales increased slightly in October compared to the last few months as a host of automobile makers launched new cars.
european car sales plunge in september industry data

European car sales plunge in September: industry data

European sales of new cars plunged by 10.8 percent in September from a year earlier, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) said on Tuesday.
junes auto sales continue to dip vama

June’s auto sales continue to dip: VAMA

Total car sales in June reached 6,555 units, down 4.6 per cent from the previous month and 43 per cent over the same period last year, according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA).
car sales in 2012 heading for a crash moit

Car sales in 2012 heading for a crash: MoIT

Vietnam’s total car sales in 2012 will drop drastically and return to 2007’s level, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
fiat overhauls plans for us return as car sales fizzle

Fiat overhauls plans for US return as car sales fizzle

Efforts to bring the auto brand back to the United States after a 27-year absence are being overhauled amid faltering sales of its subcompact vehicle.
us auto sales steady in september

US auto sales steady in September

US car sales held up in September despite the weak economy, while the US Big Three producers continued to add at the expense of their Japanese rivals, new sales data showed Monday.
european car sales rebound in august trade data

European car sales rebound in August: trade data

New car sales rebounded in Europe in August after falling for two months in a row, industry figures showed on Friday.
august car sales jump 10 per cent

August car sales jump 10 per cent

Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) members sold nearly 10,000 cars last month, a 10 per cent increase from the same period last year.
india car sales soar 30 per cent in 2010 11

India car sales soar 30 per cent in 2010-11

Indian passenger car sales soared by 30 per cent in the past year, the most in over a decade, but surging raw material costs will put the brakes on further growth, an industry body said Friday.
foreign exchange rates eat into car sales

Foreign exchange rates eat into car sales

Unfavourable foreign exchange rates in February have taken a toll on the sales of imported automobiles.
british car sales climb 18 per cent in 2010 trade data

British car sales climb 1.8 per cent in 2010: trade data

New car sales in Britain rose 1.8 per cent last year, despite a sharp drop in December, as the motor industry staged a modest recovery, trade data showed on Friday.