Latin America. All Markets trends in 2017
Americas Automotive Market in the 2017 reported a +7% growth thanks to the recovery of top markets, like Argentina and Brazil. This year focus2move was able to report over 41 countries both with 2017 and 2016 data.
Bolivia 2016. New vehicles record thanks to emission restrictions
Bolivian vehicles sales in the 2016 hit again the record thanks to the restrictions to imported vehicles emission which have heavily reduced the used vehicles import in the country. Toyota reported a huge sales fall and ranks third.
Latin America best selling car 2016. Chevrolet Onix on top
Latin America best selling car in the 2016 with a new leader and many new models on top. For the first time Hyundai is on podium and for the first time Volkswagen is out. The former leader, Fiat Palio fell in 10th.
Paraguay 2016. Market dropped albeit strong economy
Paraguay Auto Market 2016 dropped for the second year in a row albeit the country small economy proved resilient to the economic downturns in neighboring big countries. Hyundai advanced booming sales thanks to the Tucson.
Peru 2016. Market down a little albeit recession and scandals
Peru Auto Market 2016 has lost moderately and for the third year in a string. The performance is considered almost positive at the light of country recession and political difficulties. Toyota lead ahead of Hyundai and Kia.
Ecuador 2016. Sales at lowest since 2005
Ecuador Auto Market 2016 dropped at the lowest since 2005 hit by the harsh recession started in the 2015 and still in place. Chevrolet kept a save gap over Kia and Hyundai despite losing 29% of sales.
Venezuela 2016. Sales down a record 76%
Venezuelan Vehicles Sales in 2016 were crushed by the strong economic contraction and the tumbling oil price. Ford led the list, where only 10 brands have sold vehicles this year.
Colombia 2016. Sales down 10%, Fiat down 84%
Colombian Vehicles Sales 2016 fell down in double-digit for the 2nd consecutive year. Renault ranked 2nd, pushed up by Sandero, the new best-selling model while Jaguar was the best performer.
Uruguay 2016. Auto sales down for the third year in a string
Uruguay Vehicles Sales in 2016 declined for the third consecutive year, dragged down by the difficult economic situation in Brazil and Argentina. Fiat was the new brand leader.
Chile 2016. Auto market finally is recovering
Chile Auto Sales 2016 back over the 0.3 million units, after the sharp slowdown of the previous year. Hyundai was finally the leader, outpacing the historic leader Chevrolet.
