Hyundai-Kia crowned as West Europe’s top-selling Asian car brand

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Hyundai-Kia crowned as West Europe’s top-selling Asian car brand
Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 10:35:59 GMT
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While Hyundai-Kia’s unflagging climb up West Europe’s car sales ladder stands out as the autoindustry’s hottest ride, mirrored no less tellingly by Germany’s leading prestige carmakers, April’s renewed sales dip has affected most market participants, and some of the market’s earlier main pillars of strength have had their first wobble after an impressive start.

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Hyundai-Kia’s car sales slice to date – crowned as the region’s leading Asian brand

So much so in fact that even some previously highflying carmakers like Volkswagen appear to have lost some of the trendbucking thrust that characterised this year’s opening three months ...more

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West European new car sales by manufacturer and marque:
- april 2012 v april 2011
- 4-MONTHS 2012 v 4-MONTHS 2011

European new car sales by country:
- april 2012 v april 2011
- 4-MONTHS 2012 v 4-MONTHS 2011

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