Hyundai i30 * See the Top 45 All-brands and Top 253 All-models by clicking on the title * The Swedish new car market once again defies gravity with sales up 10% year-on-year in March to 34.712 registrations, lifting the first quarter total up to an equally impressive 10% at 83.229…
The Dacia Duster is equal-#1 in New Caledonia in March. * See the Top 30 All-brands and Top 30 models by clicking on the title * The New Caledonian car market continues to struggle in 2016 with March volumes down 8% year-on-year to 651 units, pulling the first quarter total…
The Ford Fiesta is the best-selling nameplate in Cyprus so far in 2016. * See the Top 10 best-selling models by clicking on the title * According to data provided by SEMO Cyprus and analysed by INNOSOFT, over the first quarter of 2016 new car sales in Cyprus are up a splendid 32% year-on-year…
The Nissan Qashqai is the best-selling nameplate in the Netherlands in March * See the Top 40 All-brands and Top 260 All-models by clicking on the title * After dropping 15% over the first two months of 2016, the Dutch new car market is still in a reshuffling process after…
Charlie at the top of Mauna Kea (4.205m) - April 2016 After a tour of Honolulu and the O'ahu island, we now fly 45 mins south east to land on the Big Island, the nickname for the Hawai'i island. At 4.028 square miles (10.432 km2), as its nickname indicates Hawai’i is…
2 x Ford Mustang in O'ahu's east Coast - March 2016 After studying the unique sales charts of the state of Hawaii and the very peculiar domination of the Toyota Tacoma, it is now time for on-the-ground observation to try and unveil additional specificities in this market. I had the…
(Click to enlarge) BSCB is now in its 4th year of collaboration with best-selling French monthly L'Automobile Magazine, with tighter links being woven each year. Every year L'Automobile Magazine publishes the bible "Toutes les Voitures du Monde" (All the cars in the world), a catalogue listing, describing and analysing every…
1954 Cadillac Sixty Two In the early part of the 1900s, cars all had 6 volt systems. Back then a 6 volt system was perfectly capable of powering the starter, lights and other accessories that the cars and trucks of the time had in them. Things changed in the 1950s,…
If you’ve never towed a trailer before then this guide is for you. First, don’t be afraid of towing. You’ve probably heard some horror stories about trailer accidents but, honestly, they are rare. Furthermore, if you do some homework (such as reading this guide), you will probably never have an…
When Scotsman Robert Thomson invented the pneumatic tire a century and a half ago, a rubber doughnut inflated with air was only one of several ideas he proposed. It seemed like a good idea but he was concerned about how one would keep the air contained within this new type…
Most of the time when an old car needs repair, you just bring it to your local dealer and simply have it done. However, there are times when perhaps it’s best to part with your old friend. Sure, a good mechanic can repair just about anything but sometimes it’s not…
Driving a little fast? You know the drill, the second you see those ominous lights in the rearview mirror, you know there's a good chance you'll be handed a ticket. Or, maybe not? For minor speeding (typically less than 20mph over), an officer will use his discretion as to whether…
The Lada Vesta has wrecked havoc in the Russian models charts. * See the Top 50 All-brands and Top 25 models by clicking on the title * After -29% in January and -13 in February, the Russian new car market continue to slow down its fall at -10% in March to…
Toyota Tacoma in Servco Toyota Kaneohe, O'ahu Hawaii - March 2016 * See the Top 10 best-selling models by clicking on the title * You can see the sales figures for each U.S. State here After Alaska, we now cover Full Year 2015 results for another isolated U.S. state: Hawaii, with…
Toyota Prius leaving the south gate to Angkor Thom temple - January 2016. After Phnom Penh, our second and last stop in Cambodia is in Siem Reap, the second largest city in Cambodia and the gateway town to the world heritage site of Angkor Wat. Even though the region is extremely…