Today we drive the Kia Stonic through Outback New South Wales to see if Kia continues to perform well after we tested the Cerato, Seltos and Sportage. Indeed these test drives were all rather impressive so the bar is high for the Stonic. Exterior design follows the standards of urban…
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 In October I had the chance to stop in Doha, Qatar, on my way back to Australia from Europe. It's an opportunity to check out the car landscape here and to verify sales figures. The first blatant observation is the prevalence of the Toyota Land Cruiser…
The Hyundai Custin has landed in the Vietnamese charts. VAMA data shows a Vietnamese new vehicle market down a heavy -30.6% year-on-year in October to 25,369, leading to a year-to-date volume off -29.3% to 235,298. These figures climb to 32,827 (-26.6%) and 305,404 (-26.5%) when adding Hyundai who reports separately.…
Local EV maker Togg is now knocking on its home Top 10's door. 20/11 update: Now with Top 40 models ranking Yet another record for the Turkish new light vehicle market with sales up 55.4% year-on-year in October to 101,367, eclipsing the previous record of 94,733 units in October 2020.…
The Toyota Kijang Innova is the best-selling vehicle in Indonesia for the 4th straight month October wholesales in Indonesia drop -13.9% year-on-year in October to just 80,270 units, leading to a year-to-date cume down -1.8% to 836,048. Retail sales fare better at -11.4% to 79,451 for the month and 0.4% year-to-date…
The Suzuki Vitara is by far the most popular vehicle in Greece in October. 11,282 new cars hit Greek roads in October, a 44.8% year-on-year surge which is the best since last March. The year-to-date tally is now up 27.6% to 115,792. Toyota (-2.4%) keeps control of the brands charts…
Source Introduction We can't say enough about how important driver's education and road safety programs are in a world where roads link us all. Our safety and the safety of those around us rely on everyone knowing the rules of the road before we go on any trip, no matter…
When it comes to buying cars, people have innumerable reasons for making a purchase. When it comes to what car they buy, the reasons are equally high in number. From first cars to family cars, luxury cars to electric cars, diesel to petrol, not to mention style, color, and performance…
Haval Raptor Now that we have detailed October 2023 Chinese wholesales, it is time to study the new locally produced models hitting the Chinese market this month. This way you can stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the largest and most dynamic market in the world. This month we have…
The Ford Ranger climbs to #4 in October. 8,402 Passenger Cars found a buyer in Hungary in October. The year-to-date PC+LCV tally edges down -0.6% year-on-year to 108,565 including 91,511 Passenger Cars (-2.7%) and 17,054 Light Commercials (+12.1%). In the year-to-date PC+LCV charts, Toyota dominates with 13.5% above Ford at…
The Peugeot 2008 is up to a record 2nd place in Slovenia this month. The Slovenian new car market is up 13% year-on-year to 3,881 units, this still being a lukewarm result as October 2022 was down -18.7% on the year prior. The year-to-date tally now stands at 42,258, up…
VW Polo Vivo sales are up 44% year-on-year in October. New vehicle sales in South Africa edge down -2% year-on-year in October to 45,445 units. This means 446,877 new vehicles have been registered so far this year, a 2.1% year-on-year improvement. In the manufacturers ranking, Toyota (-1.1%) reigns supreme with…
Have you ever worried about the safety of your car? With the rise in auto theft cases, it's becoming more and more common for car owners to be concerned about the security of their vehicles. In this article, we'll explore the effectiveness of car GPS trackers and how they can…
For many people, owning a home may seem out of reach, leading them to consider more affordable housing options like renting an apartment or even renting a trailer. Trailers can provide a surprisingly affordable way to have your own space, but is owning a trailer more economical than renting one?…
In the early days of motor cars, it was all about the basics. From bodywork to the engine, these new conveyances had to be aesthetically pleasing and reliable in terms of their performance. These two elements combined to make some of the most wonderful cars, the vehicles that we now…