Mercedes GLE sales are up 188.6% in a market down -50.5%. The Swiss new car market goes from -67.2% in April to -50.5% year-on-year in May at 13.890 units, pulling the year-to-date tally down -38.8% to 78.724. 4x4 sales follow the market at -50.7% to 6.840 and 49.2% share vs. 49.4%…
Kia sales drop just -25.4% in Canada in May, partly thanks to the new Seltos. Local consultancy DesRosiers Automotive estimates 113.224 new light vehicle found a home in Canada in May, which is a -44.2% year-on-year drop compared to the 202.800 it estimated a year ago for its selection of brands…
Helped by the new Sportback variant, the Audi Q3 breaks into the UK Top 30 in 2020. A full Top 130 UK models ranking is now available for the January-April 2020 period, allowing us a much more detail look at this market. The Range Rover Evoque (#12) finds itself on…
The BMW 3 Series ranks 6th in Belgium so far in 2020. A revised Top 90 models with actuals is now available for Belgium for the January-April 2020 period. Compared to January which is the last time we were able to give you access to more detailed Belgian data, the…
Whether you're going on a cross-country vacation or plan on driving trucks loaded with cargo, you must have the right tires on your car or truck. The challenge is identifying the right tires for your car or truck based on your needs. Here are the characteristics of the ideal tires…
Every parent should discuss how to deal with a car accident before they hand their children the keys. It isn't enough to know the legal minimum taught in driver's education courses. Knowing how to respond to auto accidents is essential if you want to minimize your liability and ensure you…
It turns out the "Why Renault failed in China" analysis we published on here on April 25 after a first version appeared on Autoactu.com on April 17 resonated quite strongly in the industry. We received feedback from inside Renault France that the article was being shared internally, but also strong positive…
The Skoda Kamiq is the best-selling recent launch in Estonia at #15. New car sales in Estonia only fare marginally better in May at -62.5% to 1.107 than they did in April (-67.8%), leading to a year-to-date tally down -35.9% to 7.717. Skoda (-39.5%) resist significantly better than the market…
Buying a car entails a substantial investment, so it makes sense that you want to ensure you get the best bargain with a car dealership. These companies are an ideal source of vehicles because they are official distributors and work with manufacturers to provide excellent products and services to consumers.…
When you find yourself in a car accident, it can be a really unsettling experience to go through. You may get confused and worried as to what you must do. Depending on the severity of the crash, you can also go through imminent physical pain and injuries. Upon seeing a…
The Toyota Yaris repeats at #1 in the regular car charts. After losing -28.6% in April, in May the Japanese new vehicle market truly bares the brunt of the COVID-19 State of Emergency that was only lifted in all regions on May 25, as well as the associated factory closures. Sales…
The MG ZS EV is among the 10 best-selling cars in Norway in May. Picture ebil.no In April, Noway boasted the smallest year-on-year drop of any European (-34%). Despite a COVID-19 pandemic essentially under control with 8.488 total cases at the time of writing vs. 7.710 as of April 30, this…
The Skoda Fabia is #1 at home in May. Picture sportovnivozy.cz With most COVID-19 restrictions lifted by May 11, the Czech new car market performs better in May at -44.4% to 13.385 than it did in April (-53.4%) but not by such a significant margin which is disappointing. The year-to-date…
The Citroen C3 is #1 in Denmark for the 2nd time in history. Picture bilmagasinet.dk Following a trend we've already observed in the Netherlands and Finland, the Danish new car market goes against the European grain and actually fares worst in May at -40.1% to 11.432 units than it did…
As Australians get ready to holiday at home, the Toyota Land Cruiser aligns ranking records. 5/06 update: Now with Top 300 All-models. Australia has not just flattened but squashed the coronavirus curve, going from being the 20th most affected country in the world as of March 31 (4.559 cases) to…