Mclaren Car Company Results : 2024 (H1)

Mclaren Holdings Ltd runs four model ranges, Ultimate (Solus GT - picture below), Supercar (750S - picture above - and Artura), GT (GTS) and Motorsport (720s GT3 and Artura GT4). All are available in key markets except China (Artura only). Interim results show a loss in H1 2023 has turned into a modest profit in 2024 with a shift toward higher priced models stated as the reason. Final results are yet to be delivered. 

There were five regions in Q1 2024 but that has been trimmed to four by H1. The reason is China is presimably now part of Asia / Pacific. The economy isn't in great shape in China and heavy dependence by any car manufacturer on that market will be affected. 

So to see a sales rise of 27% despite the setback in China is impressive. North America is up 55% and Europe 49%. Mclaren has resisted having an SUV in its range, unlike all its competitors. A hybrid model is apparently in the pipeline though. It had to happen.  

Data source: Mclaren Holdings

Ukraine Passenger Car Sales : 2024 (Jan-Sep)

 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.

Canada Car/Light Truck Sales : 2024 (Jan-Sep)

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.

Brazil Passenger Car Sales : 2024 (Jan-Oct)

Registrations were up 15% in June and 16% YTD so consistent. The top selling brands all had falls in share which is unusual. I think the arrival of Chinese brands and their recent success has been a contributor to that although with the market up 16%, a case of increasing but not strongly enough to maintain their share. 

BYD (+268%), Chery (+70%) and Haval (+144%) lead the charge for China. Ford ceased production here which saw sales plummet but are now on a rebound if not enough to return to former glory. Import duty will see to that. 

Best selling models are the VW Polo (57,862 -  pic above), GM Onyx (43,603 - pic below), Hyundai HB20 (42,696), Fiat Argo (39.624) and the Fiat Mobi (32,240). Not covered below as it's a commercial model is the popular Fiat Strada pick up (56,597). 

Anfavea, Abeifa, Fenebrave. 

Nissan Leaf UK Production Figures

The Nissan Leaf started being produced in the UK circa 2013. In 2018, it was replaced by the second generation and volume took a notable upturn. In 2024, the model was phased out with a delay until its replacement emerges from the Sunderland plant in 2025. The Ariya model will carry the torch in the meantime.

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.