Imported Mini sales are up 77.1% year-on-year in October. Imports of new cars in China continue to contract in October at -17.3% year-on-year to 40,194. This way, the year-to-date tally is now down -12.7% to 457,620. Lexus (-5.6%) resists better than the market to lead the brands charts by far,…
The Toyota Yaris Cross ranks #5 in New Zealand in October. New vehicle sales in New Zealand are up 13.3% year-on-year in October to 14,240, leading to a year-to-date tally up 8.1% to 115,035. Toyota (+32%) surges ahead to 29.9% share vs. 24% year-to-date. This is the Japanese carmaker's highest…
The Kaiyi KY7 ranks #6 in Panama in October. New light vehicle sales in Panama gain 15.7% year-on-year in October to 7,837 units, with the year-to-date tally standing at 50,599. Toyota (-0.2%) remains by far the most popular carmaker in the country but drops to 18.1% share vs. 19.2% so…
Even though it has recently been overshadowed (and outsold) by its crossover sibling the Yaris Cross, the Yaris remains a strong seller across Europe. I had the opportunity to drive one in Broken Hill, in Outback New South Wales, Australia. The Yaris is 3950 mm long, 1695 mm wide and…
This past September I was fortunate enough to visit two small Greek islands in the Cyclades: Amorgos and Koufonisia. Like it was the case in Malta, islands have a very peculiar car landscape, with cars surviving longer given the small distances. One obvious element in the Greek car landscape is…
Toyota Corolla Cross sales are up 195.7% YoY in October. 21/11 update: Now with the Top 108 models ranking YTD The Hungarian new passenger car market is up 7.7% year-on-year in October to 10,800 units, meaning the year-to-date tally is also up 7.7% to 106,755. When adding Light commercials, the…
First Greek Top 10 finish for the Opel Frontera. Another outstanding month for new car sales in Greece, up 11.3% year-on-year in October to 10,763 units. This brings the year-to-date volume up 4.5% to 122,995. Toyota (+5.3%) remains ultra dominant at #1 with 17.3% share vs. 15.6% so far this…
The Chevrolet Cobalt is the most popular vehicle in Uzbekistan in 2024. 402,390 new light vehicles found a buyer in Uzbekistan over the Full Year 2024. The market is suffocated by local assembler Chevrolet, holding a 87.9% share. Kia (4.8%) and BYD (4.3%) complete the podium while Chery (1.9%) is…
The Changan Deepal S05 is up to #13 in October. Excellent month for new light vehicle sales in Thailand with October figures up 10.6% year-on-year to 48,209. The year-to-date tally stands at 464,788. Strikingly, the Top 4 brands all go against the positive market with year-on-year losses. Toyota (-0.7%) resists…
The Proton Saga is boosted by promotions on the outgoing model. The Malaysian new car market edges up 1.3% year-on-year in September to 61,898 units. The year-to-date volume stands at 609,276. Perodua (-1.3%) dips YoY to 37.8% share vs. 41.9% year-to-date. In contrast Proton (+16%) is in great shape at…
Jetour Zhongheng G700 Now that October wholesales data has been covered, let’s focus on the latest launches on the Chinese market. This month we have 10 models appearing in the charts, and for once there are two foreigners. To fully understand the scope of the Chinese market, make sure you…
Scratch repair may not seem like a particularly sophisticated form of auto body repair. It’s true that other types of collision repair, such as a transmission overhaul or a frame alignment, are more complex. But that doesn’t mean scratch and dent repair are some basic, never-changing automotive services. In fact,…
Citroen C3 sales are up 41.8% YoY in October. It's another solid month for new car sales in Portugal with October volumes up 5.5% year-on-year to 16,137. This way the year-to-date tally is now up 8.4% to 187,701. Peugeot (-19%) retains the brands lead with a round 10% share but…
The BYD Atto 1 makes a spectacular entrance in the Indonesian market. New vehicle wholesales in Indonesia slow down their fall in October at -4.8% year-on-year to 74,019 units, leading to a year-to-date tally down -10.5% to 635,844. In contrast retail sales are up 1.7% to 74,720 for the month…
Understanding the Basics of Body Kits For many drivers in the UK, the world of car modification can feel overwhelming at first glance. With so many styling parts, materials, finishes and fitment options available, it’s easy to wonder where to start. Body kits are one of the most common and…