The number of registrations of new passenger cars in the first half of 2021 amounted to 163.173 units, an increase of 3,3 percent compared to the same period in 2020. This is apparent from the official figures of the RAI Association, BOVAG and RDC. The number of registrations of new passenger cars in the first half of 2021 amounted to 163.173 units, which is an increase of 3,3 percent compared to the same period in 2020. This is apparent from the official figures of the RAI Association, BOVAG and RDC.
BOVAG and RAI Association have noted that the showrooms have steadily improved in recent months than during the peak of the corona crisis last year. Despite this, the sales level in the past six months is still 28 percent below the level of the same period in 2019. Society is rapidly moving again; by far most restrictions have been lifted and showrooms are freely accessible again. After a significant increase in the number of registrations in May, registrations in June increased by 34,6 percent compared to June 2020 to 33.318 units. Incidentally, last month's total is still almost 19 percent below the level of June 2019, when there was no corona virus yet.
Uncertainty
For the year 2021, the RAI Association and BOVAG expect a total of 400.000 new cars to be registered. However, the organizations emphasize that there are still many uncertainties that determine whether this number will be achieved. For example, certain brands are still affected by the global chip shortage and there are also other global supply and logistical problems due to the corona crisis and associated measures. In addition, there is uncertainty about the degree of economic recovery and a possible next wave of corona infections.
The best-selling brands in the first half of 2021
1. Volkswagen (14.799/9.1 percent market share), 2. KIA (14.129/8,7 percent), 3. Toyota (11.408/7 percent), 4. Peugeot (11.181/ 6,9 percent), 5. SKODA (11.118 / 6,8 percent).
The best-selling models in the first half of 2021
1. Volvo XC40 (4.867/ 3 percent market share), 2. KIA Picanto (4.483/ 2,8 percent), 3. KIA Niro (4.343/ 2,7 percent), 4. Toyota Yaris (3.702/ 2,3 percent) , 5. Volkswagen Polo (3.639/2,2 percent).
The best-selling brands in June 2021
1. KIA (3.162/ 9,5 percent market share), 2. Volkswagen (3.078/ 9,2 percent), 3. SKODA (2.424/ 7,3 percent), 4. Toyota (2.389/ 7,2 percent), 5 Renault (2.215/6.7 percent).
The best-selling models in June 2021
1. KIA Niro (1.082/ 3,3 percent market share), 2. SKODA ENYAQ (881/ 2,6 percent), 3. Volvo XC40 (848/ 2,6 percent), 4. Volkswagen Polo (838/ 2,5 percent), 5. KIA Picanto (805/2,4 percent).
Thus Royal RAI Association.
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