Aston Martin Global Deliveries : 2025-26 (Q1)

Deliveries were down just 1% in Q1. THat's a good result in the present climate. Last year they fell 10% but things are improving. I believe reducing inventory was ther reason last year for the fall with production more in line with orders received.

Gross margins are improved and with the industry experincing so many headwind issues, no mean feat. 

Data source: Aston Martin.

Photos: DB12, Vantage, DBX & Valhalla.

Regions: The Americas is where most cars are delivered. 38% of the total went there in Q1, for an 11% uncrease. Europe, Middle East and Africa combine to account for 28%. The Asia and Pacific region now make up 20%. The UK registered just 14%, which as a percentage is probably the lowest ever. That isn't an issue to rely less on the home market. 

Models: The GT and sports car range make up 70% of the total. The DBX SUV 19% and Specials 11%. All but one of those latter deliveries are for the Valhalla. Current orders for this car stretch into Q4 of this year.

Honda Global Production : 2025-26 (Q1)

Production number being down just 3% is a win, all things considered. The fact that January was up 2%, February down 5% and March down 7% could seem less of a win. It depends where the trend goes from here. Asia (excluding Japan) is the main area production is down, 

Data & photo source: Honda. 

Luxembourg Passenger Car Sales: 2026 (Jan-Apr)

Registrations were up 3% in 2026. Things tend to be very stable here, unruffled even. It's financial sector accounts for nearly a third of GDP, although they does want to diversify the economy.  

German brands hold the top four places here. Then one could also add German owned Škoda to take all five leading brands. Chinese brands are yet to have much impact, although the ever growing 'Other' figure - which isn't revealed to us - could contain many brands from that source.

Data source: Statistiques Luxembourg.