US Car Sales : 2025 (Jan-Jun)

Sales were down about 6% in June but up about 3% YTD. I say 'about' as there isn't an official source for data and each source you do find differs slightly.

Most manufacturers release total sales figures as well as a breakdown by model which is really helpful. Those that don't are estimated and rounded figures indicate that. Thankfully the major brands are obliging.

In larger market, movements in ranking are less likely. So are there any notable shifts in this regard? With issues around tariffs, this may increase fluidity.

For now, Ford has edged Toyota out of top spot, a position it has held since 2021. Stellantis brands are generally going downward. An extreme example is Dodge which has fallen from 21st to 27th.

Tesla's US figures are always estimates but based on them, its ranking has dropped from 9th to 11th. If Mr Musk or one of his associates wants to improve accuracy - if that is needed - my virtual door is always open.

The top selling models were:

Ford F-Series - 412,848 

(Top picture)

Chevrolet Silverado - 289,251

Toyota RAV4 - 239,451

Honda CR-V - 212,561

RAM PU - 174,320

GMC Sierra - 166,409

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Chevrolet Equinox - 157,638

Toyota Camry - 155,330

Toyota Tacoma - 130,873

Honda Civic - 128,236

Chevrolet Trax - 119,593

Hyundai Tucson - 113,310

Ford Explorer - 104,929

For the 2024 articles, simply click on the links below:

By brand. 

By model. 

Data source: Manufacturers & estimates.

Picture sources: Ford & GM.

Denmark Car Sales : 2025 (Jan-Jun)

Registrations were down 2.4% in June but up 5.3% YTD. VW is on top as was the case in 2024. In fact, they have been there since 2011 apart from 2023 when Tesla made a cameo appearance there. 

Škoda moved from 7th in 2024 to 2nd this year, the Elroq helping as the best selling model. Cupra is up from 15th to 7th but Tesla has dropped from 2nd to 9th. 

I was intrigued by the Navor brand, one I have not heard of before. It is a DongFeng, the E5 plug in hybrid SUV (picture above) which offers relatively reasonable value in a market known for expensive cars due to steep import duty imposed.

The top selling models were:

Škoda Elroq - 4,782

VW ID.4/ ID.5- 4,722

Tesla Model Y - 3,100

Škoda Enyaq - 2,303

BMW iX1/X1 2,308

VW T-Roc - 2,296

Toyota bZ4X - 2,194

VW ID.Buzz - 2,083

Audi Q4 e-Tron - 2,026

Mercedes-Benz EQA/GLA 1,811

Kia EV3 - 1,709

Cupra Formentor - 1,670

Mercedes-Benz ECB/GLB 1,508

For the 2024 articles, simply click on the links below:

By brand. 

By model. 

Data source: Mobility Denmark.

Photo: Navor.

Data source: Mobility Denmark.

Korea Car/LCV Sales : 2025 (Jan-Jun)

830,500 vehicles were registered in the first half of 2025. The Hyundai Group secured 76.5% of the total! That's what protecting your market can achieve, not that it needs it. Adding Renault Korea, KGM and Chevrolet Korea takes the total over the 80% mark. 

The top selling models were:

Kia Sorento - 51,129

Kia Carnival - 42,469

Hyundai Avante - 39,610

Kia Sportage - 38,093

Hyundai Grandeur - 33,659

Hyundai Santa Fe - 32,254

Hyundai Palisade - 30,798

Kia Seltos - 28,915

Hyundai Porter - 28,379 

Hyundai Tuscon - 26,671

Hyundai Sonata - 25,845

Kia Ray - 25,269

If it were just passenger cars that were being counted, then Kia would be the leader but Hyundai's stronger range of light commercials means the latter takes the lead here.

Genesis comes in a clear third with BMW and Mercedes-Benz well advised not to get any closer. Then comes Reanult  (formerly Samsung), KG Mobility (formerly Ssangyong) and Tesla. After that the list falls away quite quickly. Nearly all Chevrolet sales are locally produced. Tariffs make it all but impossible to import unless premium or luxury. 

Locally made are up 5.1% YTD and in June 2.6%. For imports it's nearly +10% for YTD and June. BYD has arrived and it seems to be turning up everywhere. Ferrari joins the chart in 2025 but has been here some time. Unfortunately, no historical data comes with it. There are other smaller marques that are yet to come in from the cold as well. 

For 2024 articles, simply click on the links below:

By brand. 

Top 40 Models.

Data source: KAMA, KAIDA.