Even in war torn countries, business still goes on and people have to buy cars. Sales for September were up 1% and for the YTD +21%. Toyota leads comfortably although with some lost market share. VW and Škoda did even worse. Renault, BMW and especially Nissan did well though.
Getting data from Ukraine isn't easy and as best as I can tell an accurate list. What is here does give us a snapshot of passenger car registrations in the country.
Picture sources: Toyota & Renault Ukraine.
Sales data from Canada is poor these days, not the sort normally associated with a country with Canada's status. As for the figures, some are from the manufacturers, some from other sources and others are estimates. So take them as a reasonable guide only.
Nissan is making the Sunderland plant fully electric by 2030, a bold move that many other car makers are backing away from. The rapid growth in sales for BEVs is over. Norway will be an important export market but it isn't a large one overall so I assume production volume at the plant will be lower when it goes all electric in about six years from now.
Car manufacturers have to plan well ahead and the market can move swiftly so anticipating its direction is a challenge. Too conservative and risk getting left behind. Being bold can give an advantage over the competition but also turn into an expensive mistake.
Perhaps the UK could get behind cars made locally and make sure it is a huge success. Only joking.
Pics: Nissan UK.
