Lexus RX The Lunar New Year holidays falling in February this year instead of January in 2023, sales of new imported cars in China drop -40.6% year-on-year this month to just 32,968. However the two-month total, reflecting the real evolution of the market, is down just -2% to 108,442, a…
VW Passat sales are up 54.9% in February. Picture Martin Meiners. German new car sales edge up 5.4% year-on-year in February to 217,388 units. That's the smallest lift among the Top 5 European markets. Year-to-date volumes are up 11.8% to 430,941. Note BEV sales drop -15.4% year-on-year to 27,479 and…
Customers today are much better informed and cautious about how they spend their money. When it comes to big-ticket items like a home or cars, customers want to research and choose the best option available. Despite several options in the market, people only want the best, and they do not…
College campuses around the world are becoming breeding grounds for innovative solutions in sustainable transportation. These institutions are not only centers for academic learning but also hubs for practical, environmental change, particularly in the automotive sector. By focusing on sustainability, colleges are playing a crucial role in developing and implementing…
BYD sales are up 10-fold year-on-year in Singapore. 2,414 new cars found a buyer in Singapore in February, a solid 13% year-on-year growth. This leads to a year-to-date volume up 15.7% to 4,654. This month's biggest story is without a doubt the very first pole position of BYD (+1045.9%) up…
The Ford Ranger is #1 in Vietnam in February. VAMA data shows a Vietnamese market imploding -49.5% year-on-year to just 11,633 sales and off -23.5% to 30,876. When adding Hyundai who reports separately from VAMA, these figures climb to 13,666 (-52%) and 36,478 (-26%). According to VAMA, the horrendous market…
Fiat Panda sales are up 261.6% year-on-year in February. The Greek new car market is up a splendid 15% year-on-year in February to 11,451 sales, leading to a year-to-date tally up 18.1% to 24,203 units. Toyota (+44.6%) vastly outpaces the galloping market to reach 15.6% share, well above Citroen (+9.4%)…
AITO M9 We can now share with you the newcomers in the Chinese wholesales charts. This month we have 4 new models hitting dealerships, all of them Chinese. This continues to show domestic brands lead in terms of dynamism and launch frequency. Once again all launches are New Energy vehicles…
Suzuki lodges the largest gain in the Top 14 this month. The South African new vehicle market edges down -0.9% year-on-year in February to 44,749 sales. The year-to-date tally is now off -1.7% to 86,964. Note exports jump 27.5% to 39,517 and are up 13.8% to 58,797 year-to-date. Toyota (-0.3%)…
Chevrolet sales triple year-on-year in February. New light vehicle sales in Uruguay surge 31.8% year-on-year in February to 4,813 units. This brings the year-to-date tally up 18.9% to 8,850. Chevrolet (+202.6%) triples its sales year-on-year to hold 21.6% of the market, its 2nd highest share in the past 6 years…
The Kia K3 is only outsold by the Nissan Versa in Mexico in February. The Mexican new light vehicle market is up 11.1% year-on-year in February to 113,258 units. This is the largest February volume in 7 years, since February 2017 (117,985). The year-to-date tally is up 14.8% to 225,357. Brand…
GWM ranks #11 brand in New Zealand in February. Like in January, new vehicle sales in New Zealand edge up 1.5% to reach 9,663 units. This is a poor result given February 2023 was down -24% on the year prior. The year-to-date tally is also up 1.5% To 22,295. Passenger…
The Renault Captur is the best-selling vehicle in Portugal in February. New car sales in Portugal surge 27.6% year-on-year in February to 20,511 units. This is a particularly good result given February 2023 was already up 39% on the year prior. The year-to-date tally is up 18% to 36,248. The…
Embarking on long-haul trucking journeys can lead to substantial gains yet the route is far from smooth sailing. Maneuvering through extended stretches on the road and battling the whims of unpredictable weather pose just a snippet of the everyday challenges that trucking companies must tackle head-on. Nevertheless armed with effective…
A short-term car lease typically costs between £400 and £800 monthly. However, some luxury vehicles or high-performance cars can cost upwards of £1,000 per month. A short-term car lease in the UK refers to a lease agreement lasting less than 12 months, like those provided by Flexxilease. Compared to traditional…