First Top 10 finish for the BYD Destroyer 05. According to data by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the Chinese wholesales market is up 9.3% year-on-year to 2,359,000 units. This includes 2,002,000 Passenger Vehicles (+10.5%) and 357,000 Commercial Vehicles. Year-to-date, volumes are up 10.2% to 9,079,000 with Passenger…
Honda CR-V sales are up 80.3% year-on-year in April. The Mexican new light vehicle market is up a solid 13.9% year-on-year in April to 112,048. As it was the case in March this is the strongest April volume in 7 years: since April 2017 (114,486). The Top 4 brands all…
BYD sales are up 5-fold year-on-year in April. New car sales in Ukraine edge up 11% year-on-year in April to 5,728 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 36.8% to 22,388. Toyota (+6.3%) remains by far the most popular carmaker in the country with 14.9% share, distancing an underperforming Renault…
The Toyota Innova Cross is up to #7 in Vietnam. Data by local association VAMA has the Vietnamese new vehicle market up 8.7% year-on-year in April to 24,350 sales, keeping in mind April 2023 was off -47.1% on the year prior. The year-to-date tally is down -11.1% to 82,515. When…
The Toyota RAV4 is the best-selling model in New Zealand in April. New vehicle sales in New Zealand retrograde -8.9% year-on-year in April to 9,238 units, the lowest volume since the pandemic. We are 30% below the 13,118 figure of April 2021. The year-to-date tally is down -10.4% to 43,101.…
The Suzuki Alto holds 45.5% of the Pakistani market in April. Sales of new assembled light vehicles in Pakistan rally up 135.6% year-on-year in April to 10,515 units, keeping in mind April 2023 was down -80% on the year prior. We remain a daunting -53% below the April 2022 result…
Suzuki is the best-selling carmaker in Chile for the first time in over 2 years. After 20 consecutive months of year-on-year falls, the Chilean new light vehicle market bounces back up 30.6% year-on-year in April to 25,490 sales. Note April 2023 was off -48.4% on the year prior. The year-to-date…
The VW Golf is the best-selling model in Austria in April. 21,337 new cars found a buyer in Austria in April, a solid 15.3% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally is now up 3.7% to 84,600. The podium brands all beat the market and lodge shares above their YTD level: Volkswagen…
The Kia Sportage ranks #2 at home in April. The South Korean new car market recedes -5.9% year-on-year in April to 140,664 units. If foreign carmakers manage a +3.1% uptick to 21,560 sales, domestic ones drop -7.4% to 113,104. The year-to-date situation is even more dire with sales off -10.5%…
The disruptive nature of cryptocurrencies is felt in every sector, including car loans and payment structures. It becomes clearer that as people start using virtual money more widely, this will have an impact on our traditional ways of purchasing, funding and just paying for vehicles. Cryptocurrency: Transforming Automotive Finance In…
Maintaining your car yourself can be a rewarding and cost-effective endeavor. However, it requires the right tools to ensure the job is done correctly and efficiently. Among the various tools available, power tools have become indispensable for any serious DIY car enthusiast. Their efficiency, precision, and power make them superior…
While buying a car, every buyer looks for different factors. Some prefer cars that are powerful, while others want spacious vehicles that can accommodate their family member. What is the best car for you? The answer depends upon personal needs and preferences. There is no such car that can suit…
The used luxury car market in Ontario has seen significant changes since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This shift has been influenced by various factors including economic changes, consumer behavior, and technological advancements. The demand for luxury cars, surprisingly, did not plummet but rather adapted to the new normal. Shift in…
The Hyundai Kona is #3 in Northern Ireland this month. Thanks to SMMT we can share with you the Top 10 best-selling models for each UK nation in April. Keep in mind this is a zoom in by nation, all sales figures are already included in the April 2024 UK update.…
Citroen sales gain 69.9% year-on-year in April. Sales of new light vehicles in Morocco advance 6.3% year-on-year in April to 13,268 units. This includes 11,906 passenger cars (+5.6%) and 1,362 light commercials (+12.9%). The year-to-date passenger car tally is down -3.1% to 43,647. In the lead of the brands ranking, Dacia…