1931 Bugatti 49 Cabriolet You can check car parc data for France from 1894 to 1934 here On the recommendation of French weekly Auto Plus I had the pleasure of visiting the National Automobile Museum in Mulhouse, in France's eastern Alsace region. This is simply the largest automobile museum in…
The Mercedes Maybach S-Class is the 8th best-selling import in China in July. Another dismal month for import sales in China, a disappearing species. They are off -20.3% to 44,545 for the month and down -12.9% to 324,677 year-to-date. Leader Lexus (-5.5%) once again beats the market to remain a…
Most cars cost a significant amount of money, so it’s important to find affordable ways to take care of your investment. Maintaining your vehicle doesn’t have to be expensive or overly time-consuming if you’re proactive about regular tune-ups and long-term care. There are many budget-friendly ways to look after your…
The GWM Poer is up to 4th place in Ecuador in July. New vehicle sales in Ecuador surge 31.8% year-on-year in July to 11,607 units, the best monthly result since March 2024 and the highest July since 2019. This tilts the year-to-date tally into positive territory at +1.4% to 66,949.…
First French Top 10 finish for the Dacia Bigster 25/08 update: Now with Top 50 All brands and Top 300 models rankings. Mediocre results again in France, with July volumes down another -7.7% year-on-year to 116,377. This is the lowest July on record since 2022 (107,547) which itself was the…
Today we continue on our series of Test Drives from France. One vehicle that has intrigued me since its launch is the Fiat Grande Panda. Released exclusively as a BEV first, it failed to make any impact on the market, notably in Italy when it sold just a couple of…
The Toyota Yaris Cross is the third most popular vehicle in Cyprus in July. Based on data shared with us by our local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT, new car sales in Cyprus progress 5.7% year-on-year in July to 1,438 units, however the year-to-date tally remains in negative territory at…
The BYD Song Plus is the most popular vehicle in Ukraine in July. The Full Year 2024 article has been updated with Top 97 All brands and Top 505 All models. Ukraine is back on BSCB, now with complete brands and models rankings, returning to pre-invasion coverage. The market is…
The Suzuki Fronx lands directly at #5 for its first full month of sales. New vehicle sales in New Zealand soar 23.8% year-on-year in July to 11,671 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 4% to 75,108. Passenger vehicles (cars and SUVs) are up 20.3% to 7,635 for the month…
The Chevrolet Cobalt is the favourite of Kazakh buyers in July. Complete May and June data is also included in this article. 20,165 new vehicles found a buyer in Kazakhstan in July, a solid 10.5% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally fares even better at +23.3% to 125,034. This month Chevrolet…
The Dacia Duster is the best-selling vehicle in Bulgaria in July. The Full Year 2024 article has been updated with Top 104 All brands and Top 465 All models. We now have access to All brands and All models rankings for Bulgaria. July volumes are up 11.5% year-on-year to 5,283 units,…
Chery ranks #8 brand in Singapore in July. The Singaporean new car market advances 18.1% year-on-year in July to 4,626 registrations, meaning the year-to-date volume is now up 27.1% to 28,583. BYD (+69.9%) easily holds onto the brands top spot with 19% of the market, distancing Toyota (+11.5%) at 15.7%…
The Renault Megane Sedan is the most popular car in Turkiye in July. New light vehicle sales in Turkiye rally back up 14.5% year-on-year in July to 107,718 units, the 2nd biggest July result below the 112,459 units reached in 2023. Through July, volumes are up 6.5% to a new…
A locked steering wheel can be frustrating and leave you feeling stranded. This issue often occurs when the steering wheel is turned sharply after the car is switched off, activating the anti-theft lock mechanism. Normally, the steering wheel unlocks when you insert and turn the ignition key but what if…
Brakes are one of the most critical safety systems in any vehicle, yet many drivers aren’t fully aware of how they work or how many parts are involved. One of the most common questions people ask is: “How many brake pads does each wheel have?” Understanding the answer helps drivers…