The Dogecoin price shows quiet strength as retail sentiment stays weak. Dormant whales accumulated 15.1 million DOGE, worth about $2.95 million, signaling renewed long-term confidence.
The move contrasts sharply with soft trading activity among small investors. Many retail holders continue to sell into every minor rally, showing limited confidence in short-term gains. The cautious behavior reflects broader market uncertainty and hesitation to buy at current levels.
Whales Reactivate as DOGE Accumulation Rises
On-chain data reveals a steady accumulation of DOGE by high-value wallets. One whale address reactivated after months of dormancy, adding 15.1 million DOGE to its holdings.
It later sold 7,473 DOGE for about $1,450, leaving 15.19 million DOGE valued near $12.96 million. Analysts view this as a strong signal that institutional or early adopters are positioning ahead of the next market phase.
While retail traders appear cautious, large wallets are quietly adding exposure. This split in behavior highlights an ongoing tug-of-war between speculative exit and long-term accumulation.
Whale Accumulation Signals Faith
Dormant whale accumulation often precedes renewed confidence among experienced holders. These “smart money” actors typically buy when the Dogecoin price trades near historical support zones. Their activity indicates belief in a medium- to long-term recovery, even when short-term metrics appear bearish.
Whale wallets moving after long silence also suggest that value recognition is returning to the meme-coin sector. Despite a weak broader market, their actions may mark early groundwork for the next uptrend.
Weak Retail Sentiment Persists
Despite whale optimism, retail traders are doing the opposite. CryptoQuant data shows that the Spot Taker CVD remained negative through October, signaling sustained selling pressure. This metric reveals that most traders continue to execute aggressive sell orders rather than buy into dips.
SourceL CryptoQuant
Supporting this, Coinalyze data reports a persistent negative Buy–Sell Delta. Over the past 30 days, Dogecoin recorded 156.67 million in sell volume versus 154.88 million in buy volume — a net negative of 1.79 million DOGE. This imbalance confirms that retail enthusiasm has yet to return.
Source: Coinalyze
Technical Setup Remains Bearish
The DOGE USD price is still hovering below the main moving averages. It is bellow the 20,50,100 and 200 EMA lines which are pointing down. The Directional Movement Index supports this view, as the Positive Index is very close to 12 and the Negative was near 39.
Month
Minimum Price
Average Price
Maximum Price
Potential ROI
October
$0.192
$0.195
$0.198
-2.6%
November
$0.224
$0.237
$0.250
23%
December
$0.225
$0.232
$0.238
17.1%
Buyers need to break more than $0.20 (20 EMA level) for the Dogecoin price trend to become bullish. A follow-through recovery back above the 50–100 EMA zone.
Source: TradingView
Around $0.21 is likely to pave the way for an extension of the up-move towards the $0.22 intermediate hurdle in the near-term. If it does not, the price can remain range-bound between $0.17 and $0.20 for an extended period.
Market Momentum Building Slowly
Despite the present soft performance, Dogecoin price exhibits superior resilience when compared to larger altcoins. It was up more than 2% this week compared with the CD5 index. Trading volume was 9.8% above the seven-day average, a sign of institutional participation.
The pattern suggests “early-cycle momentum building,” says market strategist Rishi Patel of Bluepool Digital. “DOGE’s resilience while Bitcoin and Ethereum consolidate suggests rotation flows are returning to higher-beta assets,” Patel said.
Chart Indicators Show Stability
Technical charts indicate that dogecoin is supported by an uptrendline, drawn from $0.1949 low on the hourly chart. Steady re-tests at $0.2060–$0.2070 support indicate buyers remain in the market daily. RSI is sitting at around 58 on the 4-hour — just like you’d expect early in a trend.
The MACD indicator remains in the positive area but starts to narrow, indicating light consolidation following an attempt to break out. This action suggests re-accumulation, not exhaustion, analysts said. The bias remains bullish with sustained closes above $0.2085.
What Lies Ahead for Dogecoin Price
But if buyers take over, Dogecoin price may rise towards $0.22 and then at the end of this week or next, to $0.25 ahead of new conditions next month. But an inability to take out the resistance levels may extend sluggishness.
Although most long-term holders still talk about DOGE as a speculative — yet resiliently decentralized– digital asset. Its strong community and growing whale interest keeps its story running even in slow markets.
Conclusion
The Dogecoin price narrative today is emblematic of the quiet confidence beneath the surface. Whales that were previously dormant are accruing millions, while retail traders are even hopping out.
Technicals are still cautious, momentum indicates slow-building recovery. If DOGE can break above $0.20 and maintain, that will signify its next leg. For the time being, the whales seemed to be gambling that patience would pay.
Whale: A name for someone holding a large quantity of cryptocurrency who is able to manipulate the market.
Dormant Wallet: A cryptocurrency or blockchain wallet that has gone dormant, and is either empty or contains an insignificant sum of cryptocurrency.
On-Chain Data: Information written to a blockchain itself, which can be utilized to track wallet movements, transactions and the general health of network.
Retail Traders: Small, individual investors usually trading in small quantities who generally follow the short-term market favourite.
Spot Taker CVD: A measure of trading that compares volumes of buying and selling in the spot market, with negative values indicating pressure to sell.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dogecoin Price
1- Is the Dogecoin price bullish or bearish?
Short-term signals remain bearish, but whale accumulation hints at early bullish positioning.
2- Why are whales buying Dogecoin?
Dormant wallets suggest long-term investors see value at current levels and expect gradual recovery.
3- What price levels should traders watch?
Key resistance sits at $0.20 and $0.21. A breakout above $0.2085 could confirm new upside momentum.
4- Are retail traders supporting the move?
Not yet. Retail sentiment remains weak, with net selling pressure persisting for most of October.
Passenger traffic growth at Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU) slowed markedly in the third quarter of 2025, with latest data from Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) showing a modest 1.1 percent year-over-year increase. The airport registered 3.35 million passengers for Q3, representing the slowest quarterly growth in recent years despite the island’s continued post-pandemic tourism recovery.
A closer look at the numbers reveals a sharp divergence between international and domestic travel. While international arrivals to San Juan soared by 11.7 percent compared to Q3 2024, domestic passenger growth, primarily from the US mainland, was virtually flat at just 0.5 percent. This deceleration in domestic demand marks a pivotal shift for Puerto Rico, which had previously enjoyed robust growth on the strength of affordable flights and high mainland US visitor volume.
Breaking Down the Numbers: Domestic vs. International
ASUR’s quarterly report attributes the overall airport growth to ongoing strength in international tourism. As prices and frequency of Caribbean flights from US gateways have normalized post-pandemic, Puerto Rico’s competitive advantage in airfares may be waning, nudging more travelers to explore alternative destinations or direct international routes.
For the third quarter, the figures reveal:
Total SJU traffic: Over three million passengers (up 1.1 percent YoY)
International traffic: 11.7 percent increase over Q3 2024
Domestic traffic: 0.5 percent increase over Q3 2024
Year-to-date, the airport has handled over 9.75 million passengers, a 5.2 percent rise compared to the same period in 2024, a pace that still places San Juan among the top-performing Caribbean gateways, but signals a tapering after several quarters of double-digit growth.
Economic and Tourism Implications for Puerto Rico
The dip in domestic growth is especially notable for Puerto Rico’s tourism industry, as the US mainland market historically constitutes the bulk of vacation arrivals, MICE events, and VFR (visiting friends and relatives) travel. For most of the past five years, inexpensive airfares and a broad airline network gave Puerto Rico a distinct edge over neighboring Caribbean destinations.
However, with international carriers ramping up service and competitive pricing to other islands, travelers are finding attractive deals to destinations such as Jamaica, the Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic. The relatively stable, modest increase in US passenger volume suggests Puerto Rico may face greater competition for regional tourism dollars in the coming quarters.
Factors Behind the Slowdown: Pricing, Competition, and Recovery
Industry analysts indicate that the flat domestic results can be traced to:
Wider availability of low-cost and direct international flights across the Caribbean and Latin America
Wave of new air service and promotional efforts by regional competitors
Adjustments in travel patterns as North American consumers seek value and unique experiences in the wake of record post-pandemic demand
Potential air capacity or schedule constraints affecting some US routes during the summer and early autumn window
While the island’s international numbers remain robust, supported by both grand events and an increase in European and Latin American connections, the relative stalling in mainland travel bears close attention for the island’s economic planners.
Forward Look: Fourth Quarter Bookings and Long-Term Tourism Trends
Puerto Rico’s tourism authorities are monitoring Q4 2025 booking curves closely, as the winter high season is critical for both the island’s hospitality sector and broader economy. Airport and travel operators anticipate new marketing campaigns, expanded route offerings, and potential fare incentives geared to recapture some of the domestic volume that has plateaued.
Discover Puerto Rico, the island’s destination marketing organization, highlights efforts to maintain momentum by targeting new visitor segments, promoting extended stays, and reinforcing the unique “no-passport-needed” advantage for US travelers.
At the same time, the surge in international traffic is welcome news, reflecting Puerto Rico’s growing appeal as a culturally rich, accessible hub for the Americas. The island remains the busiest Caribbean airport by passenger volume and a benchmark for post-pandemic tourism resilience.
Regional and Industry Ripple Effects
San Juan’s passenger growth trajectory serves as a barometer for broader Caribbean tourism trends. With competitive pricing, new route launches, and evolving consumer behavior driving regional dynamics, Puerto Rico’s performance is likely to influence airline and tour operator strategies across the market. Neighboring destinations are also leveraging their own competitive edges in air connectivity and value to attract a greater share of American and international travelers.
Continued adaptation and market diversification will be key for Puerto Rico to sustain its status as a dominant Caribbean getaway, both for leisure and business segments.
CryptoWzrd, in his latest daily technical outlook, noted that Bitcoin managed to close in the green, but the candle remains indecisive, signaling that a clear reversal is yet to form. He added that more healthy bullish candles are needed to confirm a shift in momentum. For now, his attention is on the lower timeframes, where he plans to look for the next long opportunity once the current position is secured.
Indecisive Daily Close Reflects Market Uncertainty After CPI Data
Crypto analyst CryptoWzrd began his analysis by noting the ambiguity in recent price action, stating that the daily Bitcoin candle closed indecisively, although it was green. The primary focus of the past week was the traditional weekly candle close following the release of the US CPI data. Meanwhile, the weekly candle also closed without a clear direction, leaving the overall market structure ambiguous.
The analyst defined a clear condition for the rally to continue. BTC’s ability to push higher is entirely dependent upon holding above the $110,500 resistance level. Maintaining this key floor should generate enough positive momentum to boost the market further upside, targeting the major resistance at $120,000 and potentially higher if conviction remains strong.
However, if the price fails to hold $110,500, the market is at risk of declining further. In this scenario, the analyst targets the key technical support level located at $100,000 as the likely floor for the ensuing correction.
Regardless of whether Bitcoin executes a bullish or bearish move, the analyst issued a warning regarding the broader market. During the weekend, most altcoins will not forge their own paths but will instead simply mirror the outcome of Bitcoin’s price action.
The health of the altcoin market is directly linked to Bitcoin Dominance (BTCD), which the analyst observes as neutral on the daily chart. For altcoins to break free of Bitcoin’s gravitational pull and remain positive, the market requires more structural weakness in BTC.D.
On Choppy Price Action & Ongoing Uncertainty
CryptoWzrd concluded the analysis by noting that the intraday chart activity had been “somewhat choppy” throughout the day, suggesting a lack of clear directional momentum in the short term. Despite this recent consolidation, the underlying expectation remains bullish.
Looking ahead, the analyst predicts a further upside move towards the $115,300 resistance in the near future. At this stage, the market has performed its necessary moves, and the next step is simply to wait for the market to play out and confirm the push toward the pivotal $120,000 resistance target.
Bitcoin (BTC) liquidity is drying up fast, as the metric recently hit a seven-year low, reaching around 3.12 million BTC, the lowest level since 2018. This occurred as BTC continued to trade below the 99-day Moving Average (MA), located around $112,086.
Bitcoin Liquidity Dries Up Amid High Demand
According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Arab Chain, Bitcoin’s sell-side liquidity is drying up at a rapid pace, recently hitting a seven-year low at 3.12 million BTC.
As BTC’s supply tumbles sharply, the cryptocurrency is trading in the low $110,000 range, indicating a delicate balance between falling active circulating supply and growing institutional demand.
Latest on-chain data shows that demand for BTC from long-term holders’ addresses has been steadily rising. Over the past 30 days, long-term investors have accumulated 373,700 BTC.
Long-term investors accumulating BTC during the latest dip shows that there is sufficient market demand for the flagship cryptocurrency despite a volatile crypto market. Arab Chain remarked that the market is currently in a “quiet accumulation” phase ahead of a potential breakout.
The CryptoQuant analyst emphasized that the Liquidity Inventory Ratio (LIR) has crashed to around 8.3 months, suggesting that current market liquidity covers less than nine months’ worth of demand – confirming the rapid depletion in BTC’s sellable supply.
For the uninitiated, the LIR measures the balance between available liquidity and active trading demand in the market, showing whether market makers are providing sufficient depth relative to recent trade volume. A high LIR suggests ample liquidity and stable price movement, while a low LIR indicates thinner order books and higher vulnerability to volatility or slippage.
The medium-term outlook for BTC looks bullish, due to a combination of declining liquidity and growing demand from institutional and long-term investors. Arab Chain added:
If this trend continues through the end of the fourth quarter, Bitcoin’s price could surpass $115,000, especially if accompanied by rising buying flows from US investment funds and ETFs, supporting the continuation of the current bullish trend.
BTC Top Not In Yet
While some analysts predict that BTC may have already peaked this market cycle, others are confident that the top cryptocurrency is yet to hit its cycle high. Recent on-chain data indicates that BTC NVT Golden Cross is yet to enter the territory that marked previous cycle tops.
Similarly, fellow CryptoQuant analyst PelinayPA predicted that there is a 55% chance that Bitcoin has not yet topped for the current market cycle. At press time, BTC trades at $111,295, up 2.1% in the past 24 hours.
Another outstanding month for new car sales in Uruguay, up 30.8% year-on-year in September to 6,795. The year-to-date volume is now up 11.4% to 49,158. The event of the month is delivered by Chinese behemoth BYD, up a surreal 455.5% year-on-year to reach a stunning 18.7% market share. This means the carmaker breaks its share record for the third month in a row, going from 12.6% in July, 13.1% in August and 18.7% this month. BYD remains however a distant 2nd year-to-date, with Fiat, up a splendid 60% for the month, still firmly in the lead. Suzuki (+870.6%!) and Chery (+101%) also make themselves noticed in the remainder of the Top 10. Below, JMC (+1950%), Dongfeng (+950%), JAC (+220%) and Omoda (+44.4%) lead the Chinese charge. All in all, sales of Chinese brands in Uruguay soar 176.4% year-on-year this month to 35.2% share vs. 16.7% a year ago…
Dacia Duster sales are up 238.3% year-on-year in September.
25/10 update: Now with Top 100 YTD models (PC+LCV)
10,381 passenger cars hit Hungarian roads in September, a stunning 14.4% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally is up 7.7% to 95,946. The PC+LCV tally for the month is 12,131 with a YTD volume up 5.1% to 112,976.
In the PC brands charts, Suzuki (+10.7%) keeps the passenger car brands lead, just, 24 units above Toyota (+9.5%). Leader a year ago, Skoda (-15.4%) is in great difficulty but climbs two spots on August to #3, a ranking it also holds year-to-date. Volkswagen (+10.5%) trails the market but is up three ranks on last month to #4 with Ford (-17.2%) skidding to #5. Dacia is up to #8 vs. #11 year-to-date, while Chery breaks into the Hungarian Top 20 for the first time at #16 with 1.6% share. Tesla is up one spot to #18 and BYD down three to #19.
Model-wise, the Suzuki S-Cross (+6.7%) dominates again above the Suzuki Vitara (+46.8%) repeating at #2 but stuck at #3 year-to-date below the Skoda Octavia (-21.3%), ranking #3 for the month. The Dacia Duster (+238.3%) is up three spots on last month to #3, followed by the Toyota C-HR (+80.8%) up 10 ranks to #5 and the Toyota Yaris Cross (+71.2%) down two to #6 despite a fantastic YoY lift. The Hyundai Tucson (+263.6%) and Ford Puma (+121.1%) also shine in the remainder of the Top 10.
Jaecoo sales are up 1480% year-on-year in September.
4,651 new light vehicles found a buyer in Panama in September, with the year-to-date tally standing at 42,762. Toyota (+9.9%) remains by far the most popular carmaker but can only muster 16.9% share vs. 19.4% in the year through September.
Kia (+17.5%) is in even better shape at #2 whereas Hyundai (-42.8%) freefalls year-on-year but still hold an honest 11.6% share. Isuzu (+38.9%), Changan (+29.9%) and Nissan (+16.9%) also shine in the remainder of the Top 10. Below, Jaecoo (+1480%) surges to #15 with 1.7% share vs. 0.4% year-to-date, Kaiyi is up 141.9% and Dongfeng up 108.7%. Newcomer Soueast is up 11 spots on last month to #23.
Over in the models charts, the Hyundai Grand i10 repeats at #1 with 5.7% share, distancing the Kia Soluto, Toyota Hilux and Yaris Cross like last month. The Kia Picanto returns to the Top 10 at #5 as do the Hyundai Creta (#7) and Suzuki Jimny (#8).
The Kia Picanto is the best-selling vehicle in Colombia in September.
The Colombian new vehicle market surges 45.2% year-on-year in September to 24,894 units, making it the best month of the year so far. However, remember September 2024 was off -34.7% on the year prior. Through September, sales are up a stunning 29.3% to 175,157. Kia (+77.1%) reclaims control of the brands charts with 14.4% share, its highest since last February. Renault (+39.6%) almost matches the market and stays in 2nd place ahead of a strong Chevrolet (+62.8%). Mazda (+15.2%) is significantly more muted whereas Toyota (-27.2%), #1 last month, dives to #5. BYD (+225.8%) delivers the biggest YoY gain in the Top 20 and passes the 1,000 monthly sales milestone for the first time but is down one spot on August to #9. Hyundai (+79.6%) and Suzuki (+66%) also impress.
In the models ranking, Kia monopolises the Top 2 with the Picanto (+131.3%) at #1 and the K3 (+54.5%) at #2. The Mazda CX-30 (+5.6%) is down one spot to #3, distancing the Chevrolet Onix (+108.8%) and Renault Duster Nacional (+48.2%). The Kia Sportage (+240.4%) spectacularly storms into the Top 10 at #6, up 8 ranks on last month. #1 last month and year-to-date, the Toyota Corolla Cross (-35%) would rather forget about this month. The best-selling newcomer is once again the BYD Yuan Up albeit down 3 spots to #11.
Chery sales are up 134.2% year-on-year in September.
New vehicle sales in Ecuador soar 39.5% year-on-year in September to 11,299 units, however September 2024 was off -23.3% on the year prior. Year-to-date volumes are up 6.4% to 88,605. Kia (+15.7%) confirms it is the new dominant force in the market but falls to 14% share vs. 16.1% year-to-date. Chevrolet (-8.8%) is in complete freefall given the market dynamics and endures one of only two YoY losses in the Top 20.
Chery (+134.2%), GWM (+87.4%), Hyundai (+79.8%) and Renault (+67.7%) in contrast all post fantastic gains. DFSK (+58.5%), Suzuki (+56.7%) and JAC (+53.7%) also outrun the market in the remainder of the Top 10. Just below, BYD (+666.7%) shoots up to #11 vs. #15 so far this year. Foton (+146.4%) and Jetour (+105.7%) also impress.
Model-wise, the Kia Soluto easily holds onto the top spot while the Chevrolet D-Max is back to the 2nd position it holds year-to-date, passing the Chevrolet Groove. The GWM Poer overtakes the Kia Sonet to #4 while the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Tucson camp on their August ranking. Illustrating the brand’s success this month, the Chery Arrizo climbs to #9.
It’s the best month of the year by far in Greece with September volumes surging 27% year-on-year to 12,273. A caveat to this performance is the fact that September 2024 was off -15.3% on the year prior. The year-to-date tally is now up 3.9% to 112,232. Toyota (+30.2%) signs its highest market share in almost a year at 17.8% (October 2024 18.3%) while Suzuki (+29.3%) is back up five spots on last month to #2. Hyundai (+47.8%) stays at #3 with Peugeot (+11%) and BMW (+8.5%) weak in context. Citroen (+112.7%), Renault (+67.7%) and Volkswagen (+76.1%) deliver the biggest year-on-year gains in the Top 10. Below, Nissan (+145.8%), Mercedes (+59.9%) and MG (+54.5%) stand out. We welcome Zeekr and Changan Deepal in the charts.
Over in the models ranking, the Toyota Yaris Cross (+68.3%) is up to a fantastic 7.4% share after reaching 7.9% last month. As a result it poses the Peugeot 2008 (+40.1%) year-to-date to snap the pole position, a ranking it held over the Full Year 2024. The Renault Clio (+77.8%) advances to #3 vs. #12 YTD while the Toyota C-HR (+72.3%) rallies back up 19 spots on August to rank at #4 vs. #11 so far this year. The Suzuki Swift (+125.2%), Nissan Juke (+91.6%), Suzuki Vitara (+36.6%) and Citroen C3 (+35.5%) also beat the market in the remainder of the Top 10.
New light vehicle sales in Thailand are off -4.8% year-on-year in August to 46,365. The year-to-date tally now stands at 416,579. The Top 4 brands all trail the market with harsh double-digit losses. Toyota (-12.2%) resists best above Isuzu (-15.3%), Honda (-20%) and, surprisingly given the brand’s current global momentum, BYD (-26.9%). In contrast MG (+100.8%) doubles its year-ago result to repeat at a record #5 with 5.1% share vs. 3.6% so far this year. Changan (+153.6%) and GAC Aion (+152.8%) also post fantastic scores in the remainder of the Top 10. But once again it’s TANK (+910.7%) that delivers the best performance in market but it slips outside the Top 10 at #11. Ora (+145.3%) also makes itself noticed at #15.
Model-wise, the Toyota Hilux Revo (-18.5%) freefalls but still manages a market share superior to its YTD level at 11% vs. 10.5%. The Toyota Yaris Ativ (+9.7%) ranks #2 for the 4th straight month but is stuck at #3 year-to-date below the Isuzu D-Max (-16.4%) who dominated the market until 2023. The Toyota Yaris Cross (-6%), Honda City (-25.8%) and HR-V (-14.7%) follow. The best performer in the Top 10 is the MG 4 (+280.2%) up a further one spot on last month to #7 vs. #14 year-to-date and #23 over the Full Year 2025. The Toyota Fortuner (+7.8%) is also in good shape year-on-year at #8. Notice also the TANK 300 (+1169.55) at #15, the new Mitsubishi Xforce at #16 and the Changan Lumin (+1208.6%) at #23.
The Malaysian new car market is up 4.6% year-on-year in August to 78,474 units. The year-to-date tally stands at 547,378. Perodua (-7.8%) can’t take advantage of its home market growth and falls to 40.8% share vs. 46.3% a year ago. In contrast Proton (+18.4%) and Toyota (+9.1%) improve their share to 18.6% and 14.8% respectively. Honda (-20.8%) craters at #4 ahead of a surging Chery (+692.5%). BYD (+109.9%) and Jaecoo (+87.2%) shine while Mitsubishi (+21%) and Mercedes (+17.1%) also shine in the remainder of the Top 10.
Model-wise, the Top 5 is unchanged on last month and year-to-date but the Perodua Alza (+8%) is the only member in positive. The Perodua Bezza (-10.7%) suffers the most, followed by the Axia (-3.5%), Myvi (-3.3%) and Proton Saga (-0.3%). The Proton X50 (+79.8%), a rebadged Geely Coolray/Binyue scores by far the biggest year-on-year gain in the Top 20 and climbs four spots on last month to #6, ascending to #9 YTD as a result. This is thanks to a noticeable facelift. The Toyota Hilux (+21.2%) and Vios (+10.6%) also impress with double-digit upticks in the remainder of the Top 10. The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro (#20) and Proton e.MAS 7 (#21) are the most popular recent launches.
The VW ID.3 is the third best-selling vehicle with private buyers in Germany.
80,551 new cars found a private buyer in Germany in September, a sturdy 16.8% year-on-year improvement for a 34.2% private sales ratio (PSR) vs. 33% a year ago. Year-to-date volumes are up 4% to 715,408 and a 33.9% PSR vs. 32.5% over the same period in 2024. The VW T-Roc remains the dominant force in the models charts with a 50.4% PSR, followed by the Fiat Ducato at 86.3% PSR. The VW ID.3 is up two spots on last month to #3 and 59.4% PSR, vastly outselling the VW Golf at #12 with 17.4% PSR. The Skoda Karoq (60.5% PSR) is also up two ranks to #4 while the Tesla Model Y (71.3% PSR), #1 a year ago, has to contend wth the 5th spot this month. Other great performers in the Top 10 include the Mercedes A-Class (71% PSR), Dacia Sandero (70.6%), Mercedes GLA (58.9%) and Skoda Elroq (55.4%).
MiThe Mitsubishi ASX sold in New Caledonia is not the European model.
Continuing social unrest means New Caledonian new car sales freefall again through September at -23.3% to 2,487 units. Keep in mind the year-ago volume was already off -48.7% on the year prior. Toyota (-41.7%) falls markedly faster than the market, seeing its share reduced to 14%. In contrast Renault (-7.6%) and Suzuki (-13.2%) resist relatively well in context and complete the podium like they did over the Full Year 2024. Hyundai (+1.1%) is the only gainer in the Top 8 and climbs four spots to #4. Dacia (-45.3%) and Peugeot (-30.1%) are hit the hardest below but Mitsubishi (+22.1%) and Subaru (+21.3%) post market-defying surges to close out the Top 10. BAIC (+94.7%), Fiat (+54.2%) and BYD (+15.4%) also impress further down.
Over in the models charts, the Toyota Hilux (-51.6%) stays on top but loses over half its year-ago volume. It is followed this time by the Suzuki Swift (-9.3%) passing the Dacia Duster (-31.5%). The Ford Ranger (+11.8%) is actually up to #4 while the Mitsubishi ASX (+64.5%) and Renault Kangoo (+9.4%) also post year-on-year upticks in the remainder of the Top 10. The Renault Master (-3.4%), Hyundai Tucson (-7.5%) and Suzuki Jimny (-10.3%) resist but the Citroen Berlingo (-28.8%) dives.