This report is produced extracting the registrations figures from the Global Database owned by our team, which track registrations i 159 countries, all brands, all models.

Looking at cumulative data up to October 2023, the leadership is solid in the hands of Toyota Group (data for all OEMs does not includes HCV and Buss, so Hino is not included under Toyota) which sold 8.82 million vehicles (+4.7%), losing 6.8% Africa, gaining 6.1% in the Asia and 9.1% in Europe.

The second is Volkswagen Group with 7.15 million sales (+9.1%) growing sharply in America (+16.6%) and Europe (+20.3%).

Hyundai-Kia ranks in 3rd spot reporting 5.91 million sales and a 4.4% increase in sales. This growth was sustained by surges in America (+7.9%) and Asia (+6.3%).

In 4th spot the Renault Nissan Alliance accumulates 5.63 million sales (+5.1%). The struggle in Asia (-15.3%) and Africa (-8.8%) is compensated by growths in both Americas (+22.2%) and Europe (+18.0%).

Stellantis maintains 5th spot with 5.52 million sales (+5.5%). It lost substantial sales in Asia (-13.3%), while growth was reported in Europe (+12.5%).

Behind, General Motors with 5.05 million sales (+1.6%) followed by Ford with 3.31 million units sold (+4.6%).

Honda Motor ranks in 8th with 3.29 million new registrations (+1.5%), losing both in Europe (-11.5%) and Asia (-9.8%).

In 9th place Suzuki with 2.55 million sales is up 5.3% sustained mainly by a +5.5% in Asia.

In 10th place ranks BYD -up 3 spots- with 2.11 million sales (+56.8%). The Chinese Group did better than Tesla (14th with sales up 29.4%) and is now the World Leader among EVs specialists.

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World Best Selling MPV ranking in 2023: BYD Song is the market leader. GAC Aion jumps 6 spots into 2nd (+103.3%). Toyota Sienta up 107.0%.

The best-selling model in the first 10 months of 2023 is the BYD Song, maintaining 1st with 310,961 units sold (-10.1%).

In second place ranks the GAC Aion Y -up 6 spots- with 190,684 sales (+103.3%), ahead of the Chrysler Pacifica -up 8 spots- with 136,369 units sold (+51.3%).

The Toyota Sienna falls 2 spots into 4th with 131,652 units sold (+12.0%), ahead of the Kia Carnival -up 5 spots- with 128,036 sales (+41.7%), the Toyota Sienta -up 13 spots- at 116,330 (+107.0%) and the Maruti Eeco -down 3 spots- with 115,750 new registrations (+7.9%).

The Maruti Ertiga falls 5 spots into 8th, reporting 104,136 sales (-3.3%) followed by the Buick GL8 at 99,616 (+1.8%) and the Denza D9 -up 150 spots- closing the Top 10 with 97,657 units sold.

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World Best Selling SUV Ranking in 2023 sees the Tesla Model Y as new leader, surging 65.6% in sales. Audi Q5 (+19.1%), Honda Hr-V (+20.6%) and Kia Seltos (+10.7%) enter the top 10 for the first time.

The best-selling SUV in the first 10 months of 2023 becomes the Tesla Model Y, leading with 964,591 sales (+65.6%). 

The second best-selling SUV is previous year’s leader the Toyota RAV4, down 0.2% with 743,806 sales, followed by the Honda CR-V with 569,431 new registrations (+10.6%).

In fourth place ranks the Hyundai Tucson with 509,905 sales (+11.0%), followed by the Kia Sportage with 509,905 new registrations (+9.6%). In sixth place ranks the Volkswagen Tiguan with 414,395 sales (+12.1%), ahead of the Mazda CX-5 with 307,074 (-1.1%) and the Honda HR-V -up 8 spots- with 286,566 units sold (+21.1%).

The Kia Seltos rises 5 spots into 9th with 273,712 cumulative sales (+10.7%) and the Audi Q5  closes the Top 10 with 267,933 new registrations, an 17.0% increase from the prior year.

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Considering sales of 2023 ups to October 2023, the World’s Best Selling Small Car remains the Toyota Yaris with 416,830 sales (-0.6%), followed by the Volkswagen Polo -up 1 spot- with 285,756 registrations (+43.4%).

The Renault Clio rises 4 spots into 7th with 220,063 sales (+42.0%), ahead of the Peugeot 208 -down 2 spots- with 218,972 units sold (-12.9%).

The Dacia Sandero maintains 5th accumulating 197,261 sales (+16.5%), in front of the Honda N-Box with 190,615 registrations (+13.5%) and the Opel Corsa -up 1 spot- with 184,016 units sold (+21.0%).

The Maruti Swift rises 2 spots into 8th with 176,315 sales (+18.2%) followed by the Citroen C3 with 173,747 registrations (+21.1%), and finally the BYD Seagull -up 181 spots- in 10th with 157,664 units sold.

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World Best Selling City Cars up to October 2023: BYD Dolphin becomes the new segment leader (+65.2%), overtaking the Wuling Hongguang MINI EV (-49.6%).

Considering ytd sales of 2023 put to October, the BYD Dolphin becomes the new segment leader, with 252,552 new registrations and a 65.2% surge in year-on-year sales.

In second place ranks the Wuling Hongguang MINI EV with 189,863 sales (-49.6%), ahead of the Maruti Wagon R  at 176,156 new registrations (-8.5%).

The Daihatsu Tanto rises 11 spot into 4th with 131,612 sales (+63.2%), followed by the Maruti Alto -down 1 spot- with 116,596 sales (-15.7%) and the Wuling Bingo  -up 131 spots- with 116,282 cumulative registrations.

The Hyundai Grand i10 falls 2 spots into 7th with 115,108 units sold (-15.3%), followed by the Fiat 500 -down 2 spots- with 108,326 sales (-5.3%), the Renault Kwid with 108,036 units (-1.6%) and in 10th place the Changan Lumin rises 17 spots with 107,492 sales (+176.5%).

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World Best Selling Executive Cars up to October 2023. Mercedes E Class becomes the new segment leader (+3.0%), followed by the BMW 5 Series. Toyota Crown surges 335.1% into 7th spot.

Vehicles included in this ranking are only 3/4/5 doors and wagon, while SUVs and MPVs are reported under the specific segment ranking.

Considering cumulative sales in 2023 up to October, the Mercedes E Class is the best selling executive car, reporting 233,010 sales and a 3.0% year-on-year growth. Starting with the new naming strategy applied by Mercedes in the early ’90s, the model began production in 1993 and is actually at its 5th generation (since 2016).

In second place ranks the BMW 5 Series with 215,575 sales (-15.7%). Manufactured since 1972, the 5 Series is the second best-selling BMW ever with over 7 million sales globally so far. In February 2017 the 7th generation production began.

The Audi A6 maintains 3rd position with 204,857 cumulative sales, a 36.4% decrease from the prior year.

The Hyundai Grandeur rises 3 spots into 4th reporting 96,692 units sold (+77.9%). 

The Zeekr 001 rises 3 spots into 5th with 61,515 sales (+24.0%) followed by the Skoda Superb -up 3 spots- with 54,402 units sold (+12.3%).  

The Toyota Crown grows 15 spots into 7th, reporting  54,330 sales (+335.1%), followed by the Genesis G80 with 45,617 sales (+4.1%) and the Dongfeng Aeolus Hyun -down 4 spots- with 40,537 sales (-32.8%).

Closing the Top 10 we have the Volvo S90 with 40,140 units (+11.8%).

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World Best Selling Mid-Size Cars of 2023: Toyota Camry maintains leadership (-6.4%), followed by the Tesla Model 3 (-8.3%). The BYD Qin Plus enters the podium surging 36.7%.

Considering cumulative sales from 2023 up to October, the Toyota Camry is the best selling mid-size car, reporting 520,443 sales (-6.4%), followed by the Tesla Model Y, which sold 415,950 units (-8.3%).

The BYD Qin PLUS rises 3 spots into 3rd with 355,017 sales (+36.7%), in front of the Honda Accord which sold 333,471 units (+0.4%).

The Nissan Sylphy falls 2 spots into 5th with 293,481 sales (-25.7%) followed by the Volkswagen Lavida -down 1 spot- with 278,139 new registrations (-6.8%). Next the BMW 3 Series -down 1 spot- reporting 259,825 units sold (+0.5%).

The Mercedes C Class grows 1 spot into 8th with 257,784 sales (+10.8%) ahead of the Volkswagen Passat with 237,675 units sold (+1.6%).

Closing the leader board we have the Audi A4 with 192,337 sales (+8.7%).

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In the tables below we report sales for the top 25 models.

World Best Selling Pick Up Ranking up to October 2023 reports the Ford F-Series as the undisputed leader (+15.0%), followed by a rising Chevrolet Silverado. GMC Sierra grows 21.2% into 5th spot.

The undisputed market leader remains the Ford F-Series. This vehicle is mainly sold in the US and Canada, that represent 98% of its total sales. Looking at cumulative sales up to October 2023 the Ford F-Series registered 734,418 sales this year (+15.0%).

In second place we have the Chevrolet Silverado -up 1 spot- which sold 512,674 units (+4.6%), followed by the Toyota Hillux -down 1 spot- with 496,235 sales (-5.0%).

In fourth place there is the Ram Pick-up with 434,730 sales (-5.8%), in front of the GMC Sierra in fifth place with 294,668 sales (+21.2%) and the Ford Ranger with 287,873 new registrations (+9.2%).

The Isuzu D-Max ranks in 7th reporting 225,289 sales (-4.1%), followed by the Toyota Tacoma  with 220,899 units sold (+3.3%).

In ninth place ranks the Toyota Tundra with 220,899 sales (+17.1%) and  closing the Top 10 the Fiat Strada reports 102,479 cumulative sales in 2022 (+22.6%).

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World Best Selling Coupe up to October 2023 the Dodge Charger (+4.0%) maintains leadership followed by the Ford Mustang (+7.9%). The Chevrolet Camaro rises 26.7% from the previous year.

Considering data from 2023 up to October, the Dodge Charger maintains the throne of the Global Coupe Segment, reporting 78,604 sales (+4.0%). Introduced in the US market in 1966, this model has been developed across seven generations, the last introduced in 2011, and has finally taken over its archenemy.

In 2nd spot the Ford Mustang reports 59,238 new registrations, with a 7.9% growth in sales. Manufactured since 1965, it is the most iconic vehicles produced by Ford, having created the “pony car” class of American muscle cars, affordable sporty coupe with long hoods and short rear decks. The 5th current generation, launched in 2014 is distributed in over 135 countries.

The Dodge Challenger follows in 3rd best selling with 41,631 sales, a 14.6% loss form the prior year.

The Porsche 911 follows in 4th with 37,138 units sold (+21.3%). 

In 5th place, ranks the Chevrolet Corvette with 30,917 units sold (-3.2%), followed by the Chevrolet Camaro -up 4 spots- with 28,693 sales (+26.7%), the Porsche Taycan at 28,382 (+10.8%) and the Mazda MX-5 with 28,344 sales (+21.3%).

Finally, in ninth place ranks the BMW i4 with 24,995 units sold (+74.6%) and the Volkswagen Arteon with 23,164 units sold (-4.4%).

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World Best Selling Compact Cars of  2023. Toyota Corolla keeps dominating the rankings (-0.1%), followed by the Honda Civic (+13.4%) and the Hyundai Elantra (+11.3%). Maruti Baleno, GAC Aion S and Nissan Sentra all enter the Top 10 for the first time.

Taking into consideration sales up to October 2023, as in the past few years, the best-selling compact car remains the Toyota Corolla with 921,568 sales, a 0.1% decrease in sales from the prior year. Produced in Japan since 1966, the Corolla has been the best-selling nameplate in the World for 20 years and is also the best-selling car in all history, with over 50 million sold so far.

In second place we have the Honda Civic with 392,180 units sold (+13.4%). Launched in 1972, it is actually at the 11th generation (since 2021), available as both sedan and liftback. The last generation is the only Civic not to offer a coupe version since the second generation because of its declining sales.

In third position there is the Hyundai Elantra with 273,183 sales  (+11.3%), followed by the Volkswagen Golf with 229,847 new registrations (-11.7%), the Volkswagen Sagitar with 220,450 sales (+25.5%), and the GAC Aion S -up 15 spots- with 193,960 sales (+124.2%).

The Audi A3 with 182,114 registrations maintains 7th spot (+4.9%). Next we have the Maruti Baleno  -up 5 spots- with 170,359 sales (+15.3%), the Nissan Sentra -up 9 spots- at 160,741 (+37.3%) and in 10th place the Mazda3 -up 1 spot- with 155,118 sales (+4.8%).

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In the tables below we report sales for the top 50 models.