The VW Golf is the best-selling model in Austria in April. 21,337 new cars found a buyer in Austria in April, a solid 15.3% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally is now up 3.7% to 84,600. The podium brands all beat the market and lodge shares above their YTD level: Volkswagen…
The Kia Sportage ranks #2 at home in April. The South Korean new car market recedes -5.9% year-on-year in April to 140,664 units. If foreign carmakers manage a +3.1% uptick to 21,560 sales, domestic ones drop -7.4% to 113,104. The year-to-date situation is even more dire with sales off -10.5%…
The disruptive nature of cryptocurrencies is felt in every sector, including car loans and payment structures. It becomes clearer that as people start using virtual money more widely, this will have an impact on our traditional ways of purchasing, funding and just paying for vehicles. Cryptocurrency: Transforming Automotive Finance In…
Maintaining your car yourself can be a rewarding and cost-effective endeavor. However, it requires the right tools to ensure the job is done correctly and efficiently. Among the various tools available, power tools have become indispensable for any serious DIY car enthusiast. Their efficiency, precision, and power make them superior…
While buying a car, every buyer looks for different factors. Some prefer cars that are powerful, while others want spacious vehicles that can accommodate their family member. What is the best car for you? The answer depends upon personal needs and preferences. There is no such car that can suit…
The used luxury car market in Ontario has seen significant changes since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This shift has been influenced by various factors including economic changes, consumer behavior, and technological advancements. The demand for luxury cars, surprisingly, did not plummet but rather adapted to the new normal. Shift in…
The Hyundai Kona is #3 in Northern Ireland this month. Thanks to SMMT we can share with you the Top 10 best-selling models for each UK nation in April. Keep in mind this is a zoom in by nation, all sales figures are already included in the April 2024 UK update.…
Citroen sales gain 69.9% year-on-year in April. Sales of new light vehicles in Morocco advance 6.3% year-on-year in April to 13,268 units. This includes 11,906 passenger cars (+5.6%) and 1,362 light commercials (+12.9%). The year-to-date passenger car tally is down -3.1% to 43,647. In the lead of the brands ranking, Dacia…
The Toyota Corolla remains the most popular vehicle in Poland. After slowing down in March (+1.2%), the Polish new car market returns to vigorous growth in April at +25% year-on-year to 43,224 sales. This way, the year-to-date tally is up 15.7% to 179,488. Toyota (+39.6%) vastly outraces the market to…
Skoda holds 10.8% of the Swiss market in April, a record. 20,040 new cars hit Swiss roads in April, that's 10.4% more than in April 2023. The year-to-date volume tilts back into positive at +0.4% to 77,264. 4x4 registrations gain 11.5% year-on-year to 10,567 and 52.7% share vs. 52.2% a…
Skoda Kodiaq sales are up 25.5% in April. Next generation pictured. 19,546 new cars found a Czech buyer in April, a 6.1% year-on-year improvement, The year-to-date tally is therefore up 3.2% to 77,151. Skoda (-7.4%) vastly underperforms in its home market, dropping to a still ultra-dominant 32.8% share. In contrast…
The Dacia Logan is #1 at home for just 13 sales. After freefalling -23.5% in March, the Romanian new car market rallies back up 34.6% year-on-year this month to 13,276. This means the year-to-date volume is now only a tiny fraction in negative at -0.7% to 46,505. Dacia (+33.7%) almost…
The VW Golf hits its highest market share at home in almost four years. The German new car sales market is up a very robust 19.8% year-on-year in April to 243,102 units. However we remain -21.8% below the pre-pandemic volumes of April 2019 (310,715). The year-to-date tally is up 7.8%…
The Tata Punch breaks its volume record in April. New car wholesales in India edge up 1.7% year-on-year in April to 337,070 units which is another all-time high volume for the month. The year-to-date tally is up 9.3% to a record 1,472,100 sales. The Top 3 manufacturers all roughly match…
The Honda Vezel hits its highest ranking in almost 10 years. New vehicle sales in Japan slow down their fall in April at -11.2% year-on-year to 310,346 units. Sales of regular cars are down -5.7% to 207,536 while kei car registrations plunge another -20.7% to 102,810. The year-to-date volume is…