15 years ago on October 30, 2010, I posted the first article on BSCB, which at the time was about Luxembourg. 113,075 posts later, BSCB celebrates its 15 year anniversary today. What started as a hobby as far back as in 1986, and strengthened into a regular endeavour in the…
Mazda is the biggest gainer in the Saudi Top 10 through September. New light vehicle sales in Saudi Arabia gain 6.8% year-on-year over the first 9 months of 2025 to 620,397 units. Toyota (+4.7%) remains the uncontested leader in the brands charts at 28% share and despite trailing the market…
Jetour sales double year-on-year in the UAE. The Emirati new car market is up 5.2% year-on-year over the first 9 months of 2025 to 241,038. However this is mainly due to the addition of BMW/Mini whose sales were unavailable in 2024. Without the German manufacturer, the market is up by…
The Tank 500 is up to a world best 4th place in Qatar through September. New light vehicle sales in Qatar are up a splendid 25.1% year-on-year through September to 64,043 units. Toyota (+11.4%) loses share yoy, going from 32.4% to a still ultra dominant 28.9%. Jetour (+184.6%) brilliantly overtakes…
The Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup ranks #3 in Oman through September. The Omani new light vehicle market is in great shape in 2025 with sales up 17.8% year-on-year over the first 9 months to 55,531. Toyota (+7%) sees its share thaw from 52.8% to a still gargantuan 48%, meaning it…
The Toyota Hilux is the #1 vehicle in Lebanon in 2025 so far. It's a disappointing year so far in Lebanon, with new car sales off -14.7% over the first 9 months of 2025 to just 14,699 units. Brand leader Toyota (-22.4%) falls even faster to 35.4% share vs. 38.9%…
The Jetour T2 is the third best selling vehicle in Kuwait so far in 2025. New car sales in Kuwait climb 13.3% year-on-year over the first 9 months of 2025 to 108,262. Brand leader Toyota (+17.4%) outpaces the market to improve to 29% share vs. 28% a year ago, with…
The Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup is still the best-selling vehicle in Jordan. 27,089 new light vehicles hit Jordanian roads over the first 9 months of 2025, a -5.7% year-on-year drop. Toyota (+2.5%) defies the negative context to cement its pole position with 34.6% share vs. 31.9% a year ago. Kia…
The Kia Frontier is the most popular vehicle in Iraq so far in 2025. 120,480 new light vehicles found a buyer in Iraq over the first 9 months of 2025. That's a measured 2.1% year-on-year improvement. Kia (+20.2%) scores a splendid lift to reclaims the brands top spot off Toyota…
The Jetour T2 is the third best-selling vehicle in Bahrain through September. The Bahraini new light vehicle market advances 10.9% year-on-year through September to 27,074 sales. Toyota (+7.8%) trails the overall growth but remains out of reach at 31% share vs. 31.6% a year ago. Nissan (-10.6%) is in difficulty…
The Toyota Hilux is the most popular vehicle in Yemen. New light vehicle sales surge 28.1% year-on-year in Yemen over the first 9 months of the year to 8,290 units. Toyota (+21.2%) remains ultra dominant but sees its share thaw from 94.7% last year to 89.7% now. Lexus (+215.5%) and…
The Hyundai H100 holds 83.9% of the Syrian market over the period. The Syrian new car market bounces back up 1066.9% year-on-year over the first 9 months of 2025 to 1,412 units. This is still minuscule, but a good start as the country is slowly getting back on its feet.…
Not all cars are equally demanding to keep in peak shape. “Maintenance needs” isn’t just about one big repair—it’s the mix of scheduled services, wear-and-tear items, and the likelihood and cost of unplanned fixes. Performance components, complex electronics, parts pricing, and how (and where) a car is driven all play…
Driving a car in California often means facing difficult challenges such as unpredictable weather, steep terrain, winding roads, and poor road conditions. When a car accident happens, determining who is responsible for it (“driver liability”) is a crucial step in getting justice and compensation for injury victims. In simple terms,…
Zeekr is up to a record 7th place in Singapore in September. The Singaporean new car market is up 14% year-on-year in September to 4,704 units. This means the year-to-date tally is up a stunning 24.1% to 37,937. BYD (+129.2%) lodges a 9th consecutive pole position and reaches a new…