Car Inc. (Shenzhou Zuche), one of China's largest auto rental firms, has signed a letter of intent with BYD on 100,000 new cars and Flash Charging stations.
The EX2 accounts for 90% of Geely sales in Brazil this month.
Another outstanding month for Brazilian new light vehicle sales, up 21% year-on-year in April to 237,498 units. The year-to-date tally is now up a fantastic 17.3% to 835,710, now well above theΒ 801,330 sales achieved over the first 4 months of pre-pandemic 2019. Fiat (+6.3%) is discreet this month but easily holds onto the brands top spot at 19.2% share. Volkswagen (+20.3%) and Chevrolet (+22.3%) both evolve similarly to the market to complete the podium. Hyundai (+12%) is relatively weak at #4 but local producer BYD (+117.7%) surges to a record volume (18,474) and share (7.8%), ending the month just 89 units below Hyundai. Below, GWM (+137%) and Caoa Chery (+61.1%) stand out while newcomer Geely smashes all its records at #14 with 4,003 sales and 1.7% share.Β
Over in the models charts, the Fiat Strada (+47.9%) continues to perform markedly better than a year ago and ruthlessly dominate the ranking with 6.3% share vs. just 3.5% for the #2m the VW Polo (-23.5%) in dire straits. The Fiat Argo (-5.4%) and Chevrolet Onix (+44.9%) exchange positions on last month despite the latter surging year-on-year. The Hyundai Creta (+55.9%) is also in great shape at #6 but the performer of the month is once again the BYD Dolphin Mini (+216.3%) up a further two spots on its March result to #7 with 6,880 sales and 2.9% share, all records. The VW Tera is the best-selling launch but drops outside the Top 10 at #11. It is followed by the Toyota Yaris Cross at #24 and the Geely EX2 at #25.
The Renault Clio is the faraway leader in Turkiye in April.
104,287 new light vehicle hit Turkish roads in April, a small -1% year-on-year drop making it the second highest ever April volume below the record 105,352 of last year. The year-to-date tally is off -3.1% to 369,696. The top 2 carmakers post surging results: Renault is up 39.6% to 13% share while Volkswagen grows 35.7% to 10.5% of the market vs. 8.1% so far this year (#4). Fiat (-9.2%) is in difficulty but ascends to 2nd place year-to-date, overtaking Toyota (-15.3%) in even worse shape this month. Citroen (+37.8%) also shines in the remainder of the Top 10 while local EV maker Togg (+8%) repeats at #10. BYD implodes -91.7% to #27 as its local factory is scheduled to start production by the end of the year.
Model-wise (Passenger Cars only), the Renault Clio (+29.5%) is once again the runaway leader with 6.5%, this time followed by stablemate the Megane Sedan (+9.2%). The VW Taigo (+266.7%) climbs onto the third step of the podium, a second consecutive month of record rankings. The Toyota Corolla (+2.2%) is back up three spots on last month to #4 and ranks #2 year-to-date. The Togg T10X (-35.6%) is up to #5 but freefalls year-on-year. Notice also the Renault Duster up 110.8% to #6 and the KGM Torres up 85.4% to #11. Best-selling recent launches are the Opel Frontera (#15) and Togg T10F (#17).
The Skoda Octavia is the best-selling vehicle in Hungary in April.
New Passenger Cars sales in Hungary progress 9.7% year-on-year in April to 11,832 units, leading to a year-to-date volume up 10.5% to 48,287. Skoda (+17%) takes the lead of the brands ranking with 9.8% share but is stuck at #3 year-to-date with 9.5% of the market. Toyota (-5.4%) repeats at #2 and retains the YTD top spot while local producer Suzuki (-14.1%) is in trouble, even more so year-to-date (-23.8%) where it ranks #4 vs. #1 over the Full Year 2025. Volkswagen (+21.9%) is in great share at #4 with Ford (-10.6%) rounding out the Top 5. #1 last month thanks to re-exports, Nissan (-16.1%) is down to #7 this month. Further down, notice newcomer Chery up to a record 11th place, BYD up 195.2%, Opel up 64.4% and Citroen up 120.7% year-to-date.
Model-wise, the Skoda Octavia (+7%) takes the lead for the first time since last November and cements its YTD 2nd spot. The Nissan Qashqai (-5.2%) drops to #2 but remains by far the leader YTD. Following are the Suzuki S-Cross (+7%) and Vitara (-41.1%), the latter completely imploding. The Dacia Duster (+79.1%) is up ten spots on last month to #5 while the Hyundai Tucson (+155.4%) is up to #6.Β
BYD is the best-selling carmaker in Uruguay in April.
New light vehicle sales in Uruguay are up another fantastic 25.8% year-on-year in April to 6,386 units, once again believed to be an all-time record for April. The year-to-date tally is now up 16.8% to 24,011. BYD (+60.5%) surges ahead to cement its newfound market leadership at 13.3% share, its highest since last September. This is well above #2 Fiat (-6.3%) at 10.4%. Chevrolet (+27%) evolves roughly like the market at 8.5% share, distancing Volkswagen (-7.9%) and Renault (-14.2%), both struggling. A handful of Top 10 brands post surreal YoY gains: Geely is up 560.5%, Jetour up 428.6%, Suzuki up 104.2% and Dongfeng up 100%. All in all, Chinese manufacturers (32 selling at least one unit) shoot up 97.4% to 44.7% share vs. 29.1% a year ago in April 2025.
Chinaβs Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) revealed the Hyundai Ioniq V in its latest regulatory filing catalogue ahead of the sedanβs planned market launch. The Ioniq V previously made its global debut at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show in April as part of Hyundaiβs expanded China-focused EV strategy. E-GMP platform with dual powertrain [β¦]
Geely Galaxy has revealed a new pure-electric sedan, the Galaxy TT, in the latest Ministry of Industry and Information Technology filing, adding another model to the brandβs expanding NEV lineup. The new sedan measures 4,999 mm long, with a 2,920 mm wheelbase, and features a fastback-style exterior design. New design language The Galaxy TT takes [β¦]
Chinaβs Ministry of Industry and Information Technology revealed new filing images and specifications for the BYD Sealion 08, showing both battery electric and plug-in hybrid variants of BYDβs upcoming Ocean series flagship SUV. The Sealion 08 was previously shown at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show and had already appeared in earlier leaks. The latest filing [β¦]
Maextro V800 was revealed by the regulator in China, as Huaweiβs most premium brand applied for a sales licence. The new MPV will feature an EREV powertrain with 1.5T ICE and dual e-motors; the BEV version is also expected. Maextro is a premium brand under Huaweiβs HIMA alliance, manufactured by JAC Motors. It is aimed [β¦]
Freelander 8, the first model under the revived Freelander brand by the Chery Jaguar Land Rover joint venture, was today revealed in filings from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The vehicle, which made its debut at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, is positioned as a βluxury tech all-terrain SUVβ and is expected [β¦]
The Jetour T2 misses out on a first Top 10 finish by just 41 sales.
Itβs a 19th consecutive month of year-on-year gains in South Africa with April volumes up 13% to 47,979. This way, the year-to-date tally is now up 12.5% to 209,925. In contrast exports are down -4% to 30,939 for the month and off -8.8% to 118,475 year-to-date. Toyota (-1.7%) retains the manufacturers crown by far with 21.2% share, while Suzuki (-10.3%) is back above the VW Group (+21.2%) despite a harsh year-on-year fall. Itβs an exceptional month for Chinese carmakers: Jetour is up 214.8% to a record ranking (#8), volume (1,804) and share (3.8%), Omoda & Jaecoo is up 59.9%, Chery up 32.9% and GWM up 27.9%. The BMW Group (+19.2%) and Ford (+12.7%) also shine.
Over in the models charts, the Toyota Hilux (+6.3%) remains the faraway leader at 6.2% share, with the Ford Ranger (+16.5%) and VW Polo Vivo (+37.3%) in tow and both very healthy. The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro (+65.1%) continues its race to the top, reaching a record 4th place for the month. The Suzuki Swift (-24.2%) is in difficulty but still manages to gain three ranks on March to #5. The GWM Haval Jolion (+31.2%) also makes itself noticed at #7. The performer of the month is the Jetour T2 up 13 spots on last month to a record-breaking 11th place, ending the month just 41 sales off a first Top 10 finish.
The Smart #5 is among the Top 10 best-sellers in Finland in April.
The Finnish new car market is back to its disappointing self in April at -8.7% year-on-year to just 5,597 units. This means that the gains of February and March are erased and the year-to-date tally returns to negative at -0.4% to 22,485. Toyota (-6.1%) resists ok at 14.8% share, distancing Volkswagen (-21.3%) in much worse shape. Skoda (-3%) is back up to #3 ahead of a struggling Volvo (-28.9%). Excellent scores for Mercedes (+23.9%) at #6, Ford (+16.7%) at #8 and Audi (+12.3%) at #5. Further down, Smart (+841.7%), BYD (+346.4%) and Opel (+237.5%) all post surreal gains.
Model-wise, after four consecutive month of reign by the Tesla Model Y, the Toyota Yaris Cross (+5.8%) reclaims the top spot it held over the Full Year 2025. The Skoda Enyaq (+26.1%) soars 7 spots on last month to #2 ahead of the Toyota Yaris (-14%) and Skoda Elroq (+3.1%). The VW ID.4 (-18.8%) and Toyota Corolla (-13.8%) disappoint below. Meanwhile the VW T-Roc (+320%) and Mercedes CLA (+544.4%) both surge and rank inside the Top 10. The new Smart #5 cracks the Top 10 for the second time after last December.
The Omoda 5 is the best-selling vehicle in Scotland in April.
Thanks toΒ SMMT we can share with you the Top 10 best-sellers for each UK nation in April. Keep in mind this is a zoom in by nation, all sales figures are already included in the April 2026 UK update. In an overall market up 24.2%, England is up 25.8% to 128,201 units, Scotland up 17.5% to 12,317, Wales up 15.2% to 4,930 and Northern Ireland up 7.8% to 3,550. Year-to-date, England fares best again at +9.8% to 660,811 sales, with Wales up 7.5% to 24,538, Scotland up 6.5% to 61,150 but Northern Ireland down -4.8% to 16,775.Β
Podium finishers are as follows: the Ford Puma is #1 in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, theΒ Omoda 5 is #1 in Scotland, theΒ Kia Sportage is #2 in England, #3 in Northern Ireland and Wales, the Kia Niro is #2 in Northern Ireland, theΒ Vauxhall Corsa #2 in Scotland, theΒ MG HS #2 in Wales, theΒ Nissan Qashqai #3 in England and theΒ MG 3 #3 in Scotland. Other great performers include the Toyota Yaris #4 in Northern Ireland, Jaecoo 7 #7 in England and Hyundai i20 #10 in Northern Ireland.
The Toyota Hilux is the best-selling vehicle in Chile in April. Upcoming 2026 model pictured.
The Chilean new light vehicle market is up 5.5% year-on-year in April to 27,572 unit. This leads to a year-to-date tally up 5.7% to 102,549, the first time above 100,000 sales at this stage of the year since 2023. Toyota (+2.6%) easily leads the way in the brands charts with 9% share vs. 8.1% so far this year. Like last month Suzuki (+6.7%) and Hyundai (+5.8%) complete the podium. Chevrolet (+19%) is in outstanding shape and climbs up two spots on March to #4, overtaking Kia (-7.1%) and Ford (-8.5%) both struggling. Changan (+53.2%) is the most popular Chinese carmaker at #7, distancing GWM (+8.1%) and MG (+62%). As a whole, the 36 Chinese brands present in Chile hold 36.3% of the market in April vs. 30.4% a year ago thanks to sales up 25.9%.
Model-wise, the Toyota Hilux (-4.4%) is back up 8 spots on March to land its first win of the year at a dominant 3.8% share. The podium is 100% pickup as usual, with the Mitsubishi L200 (-17.2%) and GWM Poer (+18.7%) in tow, the latter holding onto the YTD top spot. The Suzuki Swift (+170.2%) and Fronx (+97.2%) both post sensational scores to round out the Top 5. Excellent results also for the MG ZX (+126.1%) and Ford Territory (+29.2%).
The Skoda Elroq is up to a record #12 in Czechia in April.
22,397 new cars hit Czech roads in April, a solid 5.5% year-on-year increase. This leads to a year-to-date tally up 2.5% to 82,949. Local behemoth Skoda (+14.4%) beats its home market to remain at stratospheric heights: 38.4% share vs. 38.2% so far this year. Volkswagen (+8.5%) is also in good shape at #2 but the next seven carmakers are all in negative. Ford (-2.8%), Toyota (-5.5%) and Dacia (-6.2%) resist best but Mercedes (-10%), Hyundai (-19.2%) and most strikingly Kia (-43.4%) all struggle. Cupra surges 41.1% year-on-year to post a third Top 10 finish in the past four months at #10.
Model-wise, this time Skoda monopolises the Top 6, not the Top 7 as it was the case for the past three months. The culprit is the Superb (-19.5%) down to #9. The Octavia (-11.5%) leads the way above the Kodiaq (+59.5%) ranks at a record #2 for the 4th consecutive month, reaching a new volume record at 1,356. The Fabia (+21.1%) is up two spots on March to #3, leapfrogging past the Kamiq (+5.8%) and Karoq (+6.9%). The Scala (+39.5%) is in excellent shape at #6. The Hyundai i30 (-22.9%) is the best of the rest at #7, distancing the Tucson (+0.7%). Skoda also places the Enyaq (+115.7%) at #10, the nameplateβs first Top 10 finish since December 2020, and the Elroq (-6.1%) at a record #12, also reached inΒ May 2025.
The Audi Q5 is up to a record 9th place in Poland in April.
51,827 new cars hit Polish roads in April, a solid 10.3% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date volume after four months is up 7.6% to 203,477. Toyota (-7.9%) isnβt able to surf on the positive market and drops to 13.1% share vs. 14.9% so far this year. Skoda (+5.8%) is catching up but remains far away at 10.1% of the market for the month and 10.6% YTD. Volkswagen (+16.6%) delivers the best performance in the Top 10 and ranks #3 like it does YTD. Hyundai (+13.9%) and Mercedes (+12.5%) also beat the market in the remainder of the Top 10. Further down, BYD (+172.5%), Mazda (+132.3%) and Omoda (+116.3%) make themselves noticed.
Model-wise, the Toyota Corolla (+4.6%) stays on top with 3.4% share, distancing the Skoda Octavia (+14%) by just 45 sales. The Kia Sportage (+29%) is back up to #3 and is the best-selling car with Polish private buyers so far this year. The Toyota C-HR (+10%) and Hyundai Tucson (+58.6%) follow. The Cupra Formentor (+40.9%) and Toyota Yaris Cross (+20.4%) also shoot up, but none as much as the Audi Q5 which according to our records breaks into the Polish Top 10 for the very first time at #9.
The Toyota Yaris is up to a record third place in Sweden in April.
New car sales in Sweden edge down -0.6% year-on-year in April to 24,147 units. This way, the year-to-date tally is now off -1.9% to 86,107. Both brand leaders Volvo (-21.2%) and Volkswagen (-22.7%) are hit full frontal year-on-year but their respective market shares are above their YTD level at 16.7% vs. 16.1% for Volvo and 12.3% vs. 12% for Volkswagen. In contrast Toyota (+23.4%) and Kia (+24.4%) post splendid scores below. Mercedes (+6.5%) is up three spots on last month to round out the Top 5, with BMW (+9.9%) also strong at #6. At #10, Fiat (+54.1%) breaks into the Top 10 for the first time in almost 8 years: since June 2018 (#5). Lynk & Co (+618.5%), BYD (+410%) and Tesla (+111.3%) surge further down
Over in the models charts, the Volvo EX/XC40 (+50.2%) returns to the pole position it holds year-to-date, whereas the Volvo XC60 (-46%), #1 a year ago and over the Full Year 2025, completely implodes YoY. The Toyota Yaris (+85.4%) is up 12 spots on last month to land on the third step of the podium, and according to our historical data this is a ranking record for the Yaris nameplate, with a previous best at #6 in December 2012 and September 2022. The Volvo EX30 (+13.2%) is solid at #4, as are the VW Tiguan (+58.7%), Skoda Kodiaq (+12.7%) and Fiat Ducato (+46.2%).
The Peugeot 208 is the best-selling vehicle in Portugal in April.
Very satisfying results for the Portuguese new car market in April with sales up 15.2% year-on-year to 21,594. The year-to-date tally is up an equally impressive 10.8% to 85,653. This month Peugeot (+19.8%) beats the market to return to the #1 spot it holds year-to-date (and held over the Full Year 2025). Mercedes (+8.2%) is knocked down to #2 with Dacia (+4.9%) also down one rank on last month to #3. BMW (+22.1%) and Toyota (+31.8%) both post strong gains to round out the Top 5. Skoda (+89.8%) is by far the best performer in the Top 10, up 11 spots on March to #8 with 4.2% share vs. 2.5% so far this year. Fiat (+338.6%), MG (+94.2%) and Hyundai (+87.3%) stand out below.
Over in the models ranking, Peugeot manages a 1-2 with the 208 (+55.3%) in the lead ahead of the 2008 (+59.8%). The rankings are reversed year-to-date. The Dacia Sandero (+13.8%) manages to stay in third place while the Toyota Yaris Cross (+26.9%) is up 12 spots on March to #4 and the Dacia Duster (-15.6%) skids to #5. Lukewarm month for the Renault Clio (-10.6%) at #6 and ranking #9 year-to-date whereas it topped the Portuguese charts outright over the Full Year 2025. Notice also the Ford Puma up 57% to #9 and the Hyundai i20 up 221% to #11.
The Opel Frontera is only outsold by the Skoda Octavia in April.
New car sales in Croatia drop -5.8% year-on-year in April to 8,465 units. However after a strong start of the year the YTD tally is still in positive at +5.2% to 25,203. Skoda (-4%) returns to its traditional pole position in the brands ranking with a strong 12.1% share. It is followed this month by Opel (+82.1%) up two spots on March to #2. Volkswagen (+0.6%) stays at #3 whereas Renault (-42.1%), leader last month and a year ago, is in complete freefall at #4. Hyundai (+3.4%) is the only additional YoY gainer in the Top 10, with Suzuki (-21.7%) and Dacia (-21.1%) hit the hardest. Further down, BYD (+636.8%), MG (+271.7%) and Mini (+204.3%) all post surreal upticks.
Over in the models charts, the Skoda Octavia (-8.2%) is back to #1 with 5.2% share, in line with the 5.1% it commands year-to-date. The new Opel Frontera is the performer of the month, up to a record 2nd place with 4.4% share. It ranks #6 so far this year. The Mokka (+158.6%) makes it two Opel models on the podium. #1 last month and a year ago, the Renault Clio (-50.7%) halves its year-ago sales and falls to #4 but poor results from similarity selling models means it is actually up to #2 year-to-date. First Croatian Top 20 finishes for the Volvo XC40 (#19) and Dacia Bigster (#20).
The Danish new car market grows by a robust 10.8% year-on-year in April to 16,754 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 15% toΒ 60,457. After topping the brands charts outright for the first time ever last month, Skoda (+23.7%) doubles down and repeats at #1 with a splendid 12.4% share. Volkswagen (-20.2%) stays at #2 above Toyota (+56.7%) still #1 year-to-date. Mercedes (+11.8%) ranks #4 like in March while BMW (-4.1%) rounds out the Top 5. Peugeot (+249.1%) and Renault (+58.2%) both post stunning scores in the remainder of the Top 10. Notice also Citroen (+138.1%), MG (+52.8%) and Xpeng (+37.4%) shining below.
Model-wise, the Skoda Elroq (+5.5%) cements its dominance and overtake the Toyota bZ4X (-21%) for the YTD top spot. Skoda manages a 1-2 with the Enyaq (+121.8%) up two spots on March to #2. The new Toyota C-HR+ climbs 29 ranks on last month to land on the third step of the podium for its 2nd month in market. The VW ID.4 (+7.4%) is down one spot to #4 with the Audi Q4 e-Tron (+5.7%) completing the Top 5. The Xpeng G6 (+44.5%) and Tesla Model Y (+124.8%) score stunning results, with the Mercedes CLA (+791.9%) brilliantly breaking into the Top 10 at #9 and the VW ID.7 (+57.2%) up six ranks to #10.