The Hyundai Elantra is down just -1.9% year-on-year in Syria. Discover 7 years of Syrian Historical Data here. The Syrian new car market plummets down -63.9% year-on-year in 2020 to just 2.941 sales. Only Hyundai (-62.7%) and Kia (-66.5%) remain active in this market with Hyundai accounting for roughly three-quarters…
The Toyota Hilux manages to gain 1.1% in a market down -38.6%. Discover over a decade worth of Yemen Historical Data here. New car sales in Yemen dive -38.6% year-on-year in 2020 to 5.276 units. This market is almost exclusively covered by Toyota (-36.7%) which improves to a 96.8% share thanks to…
The Hyundai Tucson is the most popular new vehicle in Ireland in January. Picture completecar.ie Because of a bi-annual license plate system indicating the year of registration, January is traditionally the strongest month of the year in Ireland, accounting for roughly 30% of annual sales. The market starts in a…
The Toyota RAV4 remains the best-selling vehicle in Ukraine. The Ukrainian new car market is down -18.9% year-on-year in January on a high comparison base in January 2020 when the market was up 34.5%. Toyota (-18.5%) almost exactly follows the market and is rewarded with the brands top spot, overtaking…
The Mercedes GLB is inside the Czech Top 30 in January. New car sales in the Czech Republic drop -22.7% year-on-year to 14.794 registrations in January. Homegrown brand leader Skoda (-30.8%) falls faster than the market to 38.7% but January 2020 was a particularly high comparison base as it hit…
The Peugeot 2008 is the best-selling vehicle in Portugal in January. The Portuguese new car market sinks -30.5% year-on-year in January to just 10.029 units. Peugeot (-15.6%) and Mercedes (-16.3%) both manage to roughly cut the market drop rate in two to take the lead of the brands ranking while…
Winter driving can be hazardous for several reasons. Poor visibility, inclement weather, and icy road conditions can all contribute to accidents - many of which can be fatal. That's why it’s so important to make sure that your car is ready to deal with the poorest of driving conditions and…
Transportation is crucial in daily life. Nothing can beat the mobility and freedom that riding your private vehicle offers. Having your own car is a worthwhile investment that can serve you for many years to come. However, buying a car can be an intimidating process, especially for first-time buyers. Luckily,…
Mazda CX-9 sales are up 21.6% year-on-year in January. The Canadian new light vehicle market skids down -17.4% year-on-year in January to 90.890 units according to DesRosiers Automotive, as many parts of the country were under lockdown during the month. The three main automotive groups still reporting sales monthly all…
Kia Telluride sales are up 34.8% year-on-year. New light vehicle sales in the U.S. are estimated to fall -3.3% year-on-year in January to roughly 1.09 million units according to Morgan Stanley, with one less selling day compared to January 2020 which is equivalent to a stable market. In fact, the…
The Dacia Sandero III is an instant blockbuster in France. Picture largus.fr 11/02 update: Now with Top 270 All-models ranking. The Full Year 2020 article has also been updated with Top 400 All-models data. The French new car market manages a measured -5.8% to 126.381 units despite two less selling…
Lada Niva sales are up 135.3% year-on-year thanks to its facelift. The Russian new car market drops a limited -4.2% year-on-year in January to 95.213 units. Homegrown leader Lada (+0.3%) posts stable sales, sending it to a strong 23% share vs. 21.5% over the Full Year 2020, with Kia (+0.6%)…
Toyota Alphard sales are up 94.5% year-on-year in January. The Japanese new vehicle market is up +6.8% year-on-year in January to 384.442 units. Brand leader Toyota (+13.8%) exactly doubles the market growth rate to score a solid 31.7% share, in line with the 31.6% it held over the FY2020. Suzuki (+9.3%)…
Owning a private vehicle is undoubtedly advantageous to day-to-day living. When it's the right time to buy your first car or a new one, how will you score the best car purchase as much as possible? One excellent way is to differentiate car brands and pick the best one that…
The new Opel Mokka has landed in Germany. Lockdown measures and associated dealership closures aimed at stemming the winter wave of Covid-19 pull the German market down a harsh -31.1% to 169.754 units vs. 246.300 a year ago which was already down -7.3% on the year prior. Brand leader Volkswagen (-29.9%)…