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Pakistani Vehicles Sales in 2019 has sharply declined, falling at the lowest volume since 2014. Indeed, the Full-year ended at 186.588 units sold, losing 26.8% from the previous year. Suzuki held almost 57.3% of share, while Honda has crumbled down 42.6%.

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Korean Vehicles Market was marginally declining in 2019 while remaining not far from the best level ever. Indeed, the Full-year ended with 1.77 million sales, down 1.9% from the previous year. Hyundai and Kia still dominated, while their combined market share at 67.3% fell down over 7 points from 2012.

India best selling cars ranking in 2019 was led by the Maruti Alto, back on top after having lost the leadership in the previous year. In second place the 2018 leader, the Dzire, which fell sharply down losing 1 point of market share. Behind other three Maruti models, while the Hyundai i20 was the first non-Maruti in the ranking.

Indian Autos Market in 2019 fell down 7.4% after the previous year's all-time record, hit by deceleration of domestic economy, increased fuel price, higher interest rate. While Maruti control almost 50% of the market, the new player, Kia, already gained a place among the Top 10.

Japan best selling cars in 2019 was still led by the kei-car Honda N-Box, followed by the fast-growing Daihatsu Tanto, which reached 3.4% of share. The Toyota Sienta impressed, landing in 8th position.

Chinese Auto Market in 2019 has worsened, signing the second negative year in a row. Indeed, the Full-year ended at 25.5 million, down 7.2% from the previous year. Despite the negative environment, Honda and Toyota were moderately growing.

Taiwanese Vehicles Sales in 2019 held a positive trend. Indeed, Total sales have been 438.145, up 1.3%, while December registered 43.430 units. Toyota started to recover market share while Honda immediately lost the 2nd place, falling in double-digits.

Hong Kong Auto sales reported a negative performance, after the previous year's shy recovery, with 34.561 sales (-7.2%). Toyota consolidated the leadership - with 23.1% of share - while Honda gained the 4th position registering an impressive performance.

Iranian vehicles market pushed the brakes in 2018 with 1.194.505, down 23.1%, hit by new sanctions from US and internal structural weakness, not addressed by reforms and modernization. Saipa - less affected than foreign car-makers - took the lead ahead of Renault.