Buying a new car comes with excitement. You get to have the first drive home, the new-car smell and, for a while, the feeling that everything under the hood is going to take care of itself. But even a new vehicle needs maintenance, and knowing when to handle simple checks…
First European Top 10 finish for the Mercedes GLC. Dataforce has the European new car market (EU+EFTA+UK) up 4.1% year-on-year in July to 1,109,960 units. This gives a year-to-date tally up 5.7% to 8,356,696. According to JATO Dynamics, BEV registrations are up 51% year-on-year to 279,000 units or 25.1% share…
The Kia K4 ranks #8 in Slovakia in July. The Slovak new car market falls by a harsh -17.7% year-on-year in July to just 6,940 sales, pulling the year-to-date volume down -5.9% to 50,444. Brand leader Skoda (-9.6%) manages to contain its fall somewhat and climbs to 23.5% share vs…
The Toyota RAV4 is the best-selling vehicle in Ukraine in July. New light vehicle sales in Ukraine drop -6.1% year-on-year in July to 5,837 units, leading to a year-to-date tally off -5% to 37,161. Toyota (+18.2%) goes completely against the negative market with a splendid YoY lift to 16.5% share…
The Jaecoo 7 is inside the Hungarian Top 10 in July. 11,604 new passenger cars found a buyer in Hungary in July, a solid 7.4% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally is up 12.5% to 86,509. When adding LCVs, the market is up 3.9% to 13,017 for the month and up…
When the needle on your dashboard starts drifting or hesitating, confidence behind the wheel starts to slip. Even short trips begin to feel less predictable, especially when distance and fuel use stop lining up in your head. A failing fuel gauge can change how drivers plan every journey, turning simple…
Buy custom truck wheels online only from a seller that makes the wheel’s fitment clear before payment. In the US, custom truck wheels are easy to find, but not every shop gives enough detail for a safe order. A pickup wheel has to match the truck’s bolt pattern, hub bore,…
Qiyuan sales are up 81.4% year-on-year in June. Today we can share with you All brands and All models retail sales data for China in June. The market continues to implode at -23.8% year-on-year to 1,608,269 units, with the H1 tally now down -20% to 8,405,090. BSCB is the only…
The Renault Scenic is up to #6 in France in July. 17/08 update: Now with Top 55 All brands and Top 300 models. It's an encouraging third consecutive month of year-on-year gains for French new car sales, at +9% to 126,808. This way, the year-to-date volume is up 2.6% to…
Changan sales are up 334.7% over H1 in Egypt. The Egyptian new light vehicle market continues to surge ahead, with sales up 32.4% year-on-year over the First Half of 2026. #2 last year, Nissan (+39.9%) beats the market and reclaims the brands pole position with 15.2% share vs. 14.4% a…
Xpeng sales double year-on-year in Singapore in July. New car sales in Singapore gain 7.1% year-on-year in July to 4,953 units. This is a particularly strong result given July 2025 was already up 18.1% on the year prior. The year-to-date tally is up a sturdy 12.3% to 32,097. BYD (+25%)…
Lamborghini Miura P400 (1967). Reaches 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds A few days ago I was fortunate to visit three Automotive Museums in Monaco. Two permanent, and one temporary exhibition. It was a great opportunity to revisit the connection between the Principality and the automotive world. Here is a selection…
VW ID.UNYX 08 Now that July 2026 wholesales have been covered, let’s focus on the latest launches on the Chinese market. After a quiet June showing, in July we have no less than ten new models hitting the charts, eight of them Chinese. To fully understand the scope of the…
Temperatures across the globe are sweltering this summer, with heat waves across Europe and extreme temperatures spanning from the western U.S. all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. And while extreme heat can be hard on your body, it can also be hard on your vehicle—both internally and externally. Fortunately,…
Europe is made for road trips, but picking the right route is where the real planning begins. Do you want glacier lagoons and volcanic coastlines, medieval towns and château gardens, or cliffside roads that make every kilometer feel cinematic? This 2026 guide compares the Best Road Trip Routes in Europe…