HONDA, MAZDA LEAVING THE REST IN THE DUST // 2024 Q3 SALES FULL BREAKDOWN

EV Channels Review

This video provides a comprehensive breakdown of Q3 2024 automotive sales, with a particular focus on Japanese brands like Honda, Mazda, and Toyota, alongside other major manufacturers. The reviewer highlights Honda and Mazda's strong performance, with Mazda showing a remarkable 25% increase in quarterly sales and Honda also posting positive year-over-year growth despite a down month in September. Toyota, while facing production issues and stop sales on certain models like the Grand Highlander, still maintains its position as the industry's number one retail brand, with its electrified sales exceeding 48% of total volume. The review notes significant year-over-year gains for models like the CR-V hybrid and CX-50, while also pointing out declines for others such as the Corolla and various Lexus sedans. The reviewer expresses a desire for more hybrid options in Honda's larger vehicles and criticizes the pricing of the Lexus UX. Overall, the video offers a detailed look at market trends, emphasizing the growing importance of hybrid and electrified vehicles.