Africa

Ethiopia vehicles market is growing despite the 90% of annual sales are imported and used. However, the growth of local production is strong, with over 8.000 units of capacity. Chinese lead in cars and HCVs segments

Angola Auto Sales 2016 reported the deepest lost ever collapsing by 62 percent and falling at the lowest since 2008, hit by miserable economy performance. Just arrived, Fiat ranked second with the Panda best-selling.

Africa best selling Cars 2016 ranking led again by the pick up Toyota Hilux with a narrow margin over the Volkswagen Polo. In third place the Ford Ranger with a wide advantage over all others. New entrance in top 10 are Ford Fiesta and Hyundai Tucson.

Malawi New Vehicles Market in 2016 grew modestly, hitting the second annual increase in a row. Toyota is the leader while Ford dropped down leaving the second place to the rising star Nissan.

Namibia Auto Market 2016 dropped down losing for the second year in a row and after a very positive decade. The pick up segment lost more than the average penalized by weak Toyota, Volkswagen shining in 2nd place.

Algerian Auto Market 2016 destroyed by the local authorities limiting the import with discriminating quotas. Product shortage lifted prices on the sky creating room for grey market done by unstructured traders.

Nigeria Auto Market 2016 hit by the deepest economic crisis of the last 25 years and fell down at the lowest level in last 10 years. Over 30 licences released to locally produced are parked for better times. Toyota shining.

Egyptian Auto Sales 2016 hurt by deep vehicles price increase and customer demand fall consequent to the daring fiscal reform program in place. Chevrolet dropped heavy and now Hyundai is near to close the gap.

Kenyan Auto Market 2016 has lost sharply, following three consecutive records, albeit the Kenyan economy was the star in the region with a robust +5.7%. Isuzu was the market leader, but Nissan the best performer.

Mauritius Vehicles Market in 2016 hit the best performance ever, showing a stunning sales recovery during the second semester. Mitsubishi shined.