Mazda did well in Western Europe last month, with sales increasing by 21 percent in the Big-5 (vs. November 2008). A total of eight markets reported retail sales increases for the Mazda brand, with three countries setting volume records. In Austria (domestic sales), Mazda achieved its highest monthly volume ever, at 1,400 units (+ 63 percent vs. November 2008). In the UK Mazda continued to do very well, and recorded its highest November volume in history, at 3,800 units (+ 46 percent). And in Turkey, Mazda recorded its highest market share ever, estimated at 0.9 percent for the month. Other countries reporting sales increases last month include Germany, where KBA registrations continue to increase as they have for most of the year. Last month, Mazda registrations in Europe's largest market stood at 3,505 units (+ 19.1 percent). Mazda retails sales were also strong in Italy, where 1,400 units were sold (+ 10 percent), and in France where a volume of nearly 1,000 units (+ 13 percent) was achieved. Mazda Switzerland also had a good November, selling almost 700 units (+ 24 percent), as did Sweden, which recorded a volume of about 300 units (+ 51 percent). And in Malta, Mazda sold 20 vehicles in November, which is the island's highest November volume ever.
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