September car sales figures

Tannaton · Oct 5th, 2020, 12:08

Interesting numbers for September...

A stunning result for PSA/Vauxhall, outselling the Fiesta by 10%.

Great result by Volvo as well - sold more XC40's than the Focus....

Best selling cars in September 2020:

1. Vauxhall Corsa: 10,553

2. Ford Fiesta: 9,545

3. Mercedes Benz A-Class: 8,085

4. Volkswagen Polo: 7,417

5. Volkswagen Golf: 6,788

6. Nissan Qashqai: 6,572

7. Ford Puma: 6,341

8. Mini: 6,213

9: Volvo XC40: 5,653

10. Ford Focus: 5,625

anotherv60 · Oct 5th, 2020, 12:17

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Originally Posted by Tannaton

Interesting numbers for September...

A stunning result for PSA/Vauxhall, outselling the Fiesta by 10%.

Great result by Volvo as well - sold more XC40's than the Focus....

Best selling cars in September 2020:

1. Vauxhall Corsa: 10,553

2. Ford Fiesta: 9,545

3. Mercedes Benz A-Class: 8,085

4. Volkswagen Polo: 7,417

5. Volkswagen Golf: 6,788

6. Nissan Qashqai: 6,572

7. Ford Puma: 6,341

8. Mini: 6,213

9: Volvo XC40: 5,653

10. Ford Focus: 5,625

That is quite a feat for the XC40, considering all the competitors produce over 2 million vehicles per year and Volvo only just broke the 700,000 mark in for its first time in its entire history!

Rocinante · Oct 5th, 2020, 12:35

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Originally Posted by Tannaton

Interesting numbers for September...

A stunning result for PSA/Vauxhall, outselling the Fiesta by 10%.

Great result by Volvo as well - sold more XC40's than the Focus....

Best selling cars in September 2020:

1. Vauxhall Corsa: 10,553

2. Ford Fiesta: 9,545

3. Mercedes Benz A-Class: 8,085

4. Volkswagen Polo: 7,417

5. Volkswagen Golf: 6,788

6. Nissan Qashqai: 6,572

7. Ford Puma: 6,341

8. Mini: 6,213

9: Volvo XC40: 5,653

10. Ford Focus: 5,625

Has a new Corsa not just been released ? You would expect a bump in sales for a brand new car, the test will be if they can remain up there.

Welton · Oct 5th, 2020, 12:43

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The industry reports September new registrations are down 4.4% - that doesn't seem much considering Covid etc but they then go onto say that as far as 'average' new registrations go then this year is down by 15%!

Who's buying all those Corsa's?

Whyman · Oct 5th, 2020, 13:20

Now that we are out and about a bit I have seen a few 20 regs but only one 70.

Where are they?

Tannaton · Oct 5th, 2020, 13:29

The new Corsa looks really good, Vauxhall seem to have upped their game a bit.

With regard to registrations being down 4.4% year on year and hence >10% on trending, you've had to expect something like that since the majority of company cars are likely to have done substantially less mileage in the past 6 months and I expect that some will have had their lease extended by 6-12 months accordingly.

Same for private vehicles, many will have done less miles, some families might have decided they need fewer vehicles if more people have been working from home etc. Given all that, you might think the drop is not as high as it could have been.

The other point of view is that the figure will have included some "catch up" from March when showrooms were closed for some of the time. Next March will be telling...

Welton · Oct 5th, 2020, 14:05

Exactly, and the other factor would be if families are willing to risk financing a major purchase right now. I don't think we've seen the worst of the Covid economic troubles yet; seems like every few days another major employer announces job losses - not the best time to buy that '70' plate motor.

Clan · Oct 5th, 2020, 14:19

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Originally Posted by anotherv60

That is quite a feat for the XC40, considering all the competitors produce over 2 million vehicles per year and Volvo only just broke the 700,000 mark in for its first time in its entire history!

The first time in the top 10 since the 1990s when the 340 was there ..

I don't think people here realise just how well volvos are selling , the salesmen cant cope , they can sell every car they can get their hands on , the two dealers nearest me both sold around 20 cars last weekend alone... and this is how it has gradually been building up for the last 5 years ... new Retail Buildings going up all over the country ... Bristol for one , possible Cardiff too if the rumours are right .

Welton · Oct 5th, 2020, 14:35

I have to say that the XC40 looks 'just right' among the sea of Nissan SquashPie's out there.

The design looks chunky, stylish, expensive, trendy, strong, high quality. The design team got it right - which is great to see.

FINALLY Volvo's will be seen as cool & desirable.

Rocinante · Oct 5th, 2020, 15:00

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Originally Posted by Welton

FINALLY Volvo's will be seen as cool & desirable.

Wait a minute,are you telling me they haven't always been cool & desirable ?

Oct 5th, 2020, 12:08	#1
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:22 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	September car sales figures Interesting numbers for September... A stunning result for PSA/Vauxhall, outselling the Fiesta by 10%. Great result by Volvo as well - sold more XC40's than the Focus.... Best selling cars in September 2020: 1. Vauxhall Corsa: 10,553 2. Ford Fiesta: 9,545 3. Mercedes Benz A-Class: 8,085 4. Volkswagen Polo: 7,417 5. Volkswagen Golf: 6,788 6. Nissan Qashqai: 6,572 7. Ford Puma: 6,341 8. Mini: 6,213 9: Volvo XC40: 5,653 10. Ford Focus: 5,625 __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Oct 5th, 2020, 12:43	#4
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	We have a 'Fleet News' weekly email newsletter at work. The industry reports September new registrations are down 4.4% - that doesn't seem much considering Covid etc but they then go onto say that as far as 'average' new registrations go then this year is down by 15%! Who's buying all those Corsa's? __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Oct 5th, 2020, 13:20	#5
Whyman Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:00 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newark	Now that we are out and about a bit I have seen a few 20 regs but only one 70. Where are they? __________________ XC60 2013 D5 215 SE Lux Nav geartronic

Oct 5th, 2020, 13:29	#6
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:22 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	The new Corsa looks really good, Vauxhall seem to have upped their game a bit. With regard to registrations being down 4.4% year on year and hence >10% on trending, you've had to expect something like that since the majority of company cars are likely to have done substantially less mileage in the past 6 months and I expect that some will have had their lease extended by 6-12 months accordingly. Same for private vehicles, many will have done less miles, some families might have decided they need fewer vehicles if more people have been working from home etc. Given all that, you might think the drop is not as high as it could have been. The other point of view is that the figure will have included some "catch up" from March when showrooms were closed for some of the time. Next March will be telling... __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Oct 5th, 2020, 14:05	#7
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Exactly, and the other factor would be if families are willing to risk financing a major purchase right now. I don't think we've seen the worst of the Covid economic troubles yet; seems like every few days another major employer announces job losses - not the best time to buy that '70' plate motor. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Oct 5th, 2020, 14:35	#9
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	I have to say that the XC40 looks 'just right' among the sea of Nissan SquashPie's out there. The design looks chunky, stylish, expensive, trendy, strong, high quality. The design team got it right - which is great to see. FINALLY Volvo's will be seen as cool & desirable. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

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