For the first time in 5 years, I had the opportunity to visit China for the Beijing Auto Show. It was also the chance to check out the car landscape in the streets of Beijing. Needless to say that in five years, the cars in the streets have completely changed…
Seat sales surge 27% year-on-year in April. 31/05 update: Now with Top 89 All brands and Top 477 All models. Preliminary data from ACEA shows a European market (EU+EFTA+UK) up 12% year-on-year to 1,080,913 units, partly due to two additional working days. This means the year-to-date tally is now up…
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is inside the Saudi Top 10 this month. 56,527 new vehicles found a buyer in Saudi Arabia in April, a -2.4% year-on-year drop. The year-to-date volume is up 4.2% to 250,811. Toyota edges up 0.7% to a fantastic 31.1% share vs. 27.6% so far this year,…
The Nissan Patrol is the best-selling nameplate in the UAE in April. New vehicle sales in the UAE drop -13% year-on-year in April to 19,994 units. Meanwhile the year-to-date volume is up 12% to 94,208. Toyota (-22.5%) falls much faster than the market but easily retains the brands top spot…
The VW T-Cross ranks #3 in Slovakia in April. The Slovak new car market climbs 11.9% year-on-year in April to 7,711 units, bringing the year-to-date volume up 7.1% to 31,102. Skoda (+12.1%) matches the overall growth but can only produce a 19.4% market share vs. 21.2% so far this year.…
Chery sales are up 69.5% year-on-year in 2023. Consult 20 years of Algerian Historical Data here New logo vehicle sales in Algeria edge up 10.1% year-on-year in 2023 to a still meagre 27,975 units. Dacia (+0.7%) retains the top spot with an overwhelming 25.5% share, while Chery soars 69.5% to…
The Kia K3 breaks into the Colombian Top 10 for the first time in April. For the first time this year, the Colombian new vehicle market is in positive with April volumes up 11.2% year-on-year to 15,315. The year-to-date tally is now down -8% to 55,882. Toyota (+33.2%) brilliantly confirms…
Nissan X-Trail sales are up 592% year-on-year so far in 2024. 42,079 new cars found a buyer in Hungary over the first four months of 2024, a 10.4% year-on-year improvement. When adding light commercials the market is up 12.2% to 50,326 units. Local assembler Suzuki (+121.4%) rallies back up to…
Next gen Citroen C3 pictured. According to data by our Central European partner CE Auto, new car sales in Serbia soar 57.2% year-on-year in April to 4,343 units. This means the year-to-date tally is now up 30.7% to 11,744. The Skoda Octavia (+81.7%) is once again the mist popular vehicle…
The Renault Clio is the most popular vehicle in Bosnia & Herzegovina in April. Our Central European partner CE Auto says new car sales in Bosnia & Herzegovina climb 22.2% year-on-year in April to 1,239 units. The year-to-date tally is now up 10.1% to 3,990. The Renault Clio (+118.8%) surges from…
Driving is an important skill that affects your daily life. We sometimes take it for granted that we need our cars for just about everything. As a result, we also tend to forget that we are driving a dangerous machine. Over time, some people become worse drivers, especially if they…
The newly launched Maruti Suzuki Fronx has created a buzz in the Indian automotive market. This stylish subcompact SUV was showcased at the Auto Expo 2023 and aims to appeal to young and tech-savvy buyers looking for a feature-rich ride. In this blog post, we will examine in depth the…
South Korean carmaker Hyundai has been making waves in the Indian automobile market with its extensive range of cars. Among the different segments, Hyundai’s hatchbacks, particularly the i20 N Line, have managed to top bestseller charts since its launch. The i20 N Line seamlessly fuses elegance and efficiency with its…
In the bustling streets of India, hatchbacks have remained a cult favourite based on their compact dimensions, ease of parking, and handling. Korean carmaker Hyundai brought on a revolution in the hatchback segment, and one such powerful contender is the i20 N Line, which received a facelift in 2023 and…
Electric mobility has transcended its niche status to become a global movement. The growing demand for environmentally friendly transportation options has propelled the surge of electric vehicles (EVs), solidifying their significance within the automotive sphere. Tata Motors stands at the forefront of this green driving revolution. With the introduction of…