The Yuan Up is BYD's best-seller, ranking #5 overall. The growing pains of a "post-policy adjustment period" in China following the end of purchase tax exemptions have proven far more severe than anticipated. CAAM data has the Chinese new vehicle market reaching 2,899,000 units in March, down -0.6% year-on-year. However…
BYD is up to a record third place in March. The Sealion 08 is the #1 recent launch. 15/04 update: Now with Top 343 All models ranking. The Australian new vehicle market is off -2.6% year-on-year to 108,703 in March on what was a new March record in 2025. The…
Hooke road brand produces rugged components such as bumpers, racks, and body protection kits for Jeeps and trucks. The components are mainly used by vehicles involved in off-road adventures. They serve to enhance safety by protecting the vehicles while on rough terrain. Drivers employ them when they take their cars…
The industrial revolution, and most of the machinery that followed it, became more productive and precise over time. But automotive manufacturing has always had a particular bottleneck, which is that assembly is complex and parts rarely arrive in the same position. This can jeopardise traditional robots, which historically perform their…
The Jaecoo J5 ends the month just 65 off the March models top spot. Indonesian new vehicle wholesales are in poor form in March at -13.6% year-on-year to just 61,271 units, yet with a year-to-date tally up 1.9% to 209,021. Retail sales similarly drop -13% to 66,637 but are up…
The Model Y is at its highest in 2 years in Germany. 294,161 new cars hit German roads in March, a stunning 16% year-on-year gain. The Q1 volume is now up 5.2% to 699,404. 70,663 BEVs found a buyer this month, up a fantastic 66.2% while the Q1 volume is…
The Tesla Model Y resumes its dominance in Finland. Finnish new car sales post an unusually strong month in March at +10% year-on-year to 6,692 units. This tilts the YTD tally into positive territory at +2.7% to 16,886. Toyota (-5.2%) remains the most popular brand in the country by far…
The GWM Poer is the best-selling vehicle in Chile over Q1 2026. 27,358 new light vehicles hit Chilean roads in March, a solid 14% year-on-year gain. The Q1 volume is now up 5.8% to 74,977 units. Toyota (+22.9%) repeats at #1 and reclaims the YTD top spot off Suzuki (-1.9%)…
The Tesla Model Y is the favourite of Austrian car buyers in March. The Austrian new car market posts a splendid result in March: up 27.2% year-on-year to 33,018 units. Q1 volumes are up 17% to 77,235. Volkswagen (+15.7%) leads the way but, even though it is up by double-digits,…
There’s a specific smell that comes with a new car. It’s a mix of fresh upholstery, industrial adhesives, and the quiet promise of a fresh start. Honestly, it is a bit overwhelming if you sit in it too long. For decades, we’ve been told that buying a vehicle is one…
A car insurance claim may not always cover the full repair cost, and depreciation is one of the main reasons. As a car gets older, its parts lose value, and that reduction can affect how much is paid during settlement. This makes it important to understand the basic terms before…
Alicante rewards extra travel. Even if the city is attractive, the surrounding environment is fascinating. Long coastlines, tranquil villages, mountains, and pink salt lakes in certain light. Most is accessible by automobile, and none is far. Consider planning a regional road trip ahead of time. Just enough preparation to avoid…
In Hartford, where busy commuter routes and changing seasons can make road conditions unpredictable, even a routine drive can quickly turn into a stressful collision. For residents and visitors alike, the aftermath of an accident often brings more questions than answers, especially as injuries and financial concerns surface. Understanding how…
When Life Feels More Complicated Than It Should You know those mornings where everything already feels a little off? You’re running late. Your phone battery is low. You grab your keys, head out the door, and then something small happens. Maybe the car hesitates when it starts. Maybe there’s a…
BYD tops the Uruguayan market both in March and YTD. Another very impressive month for new light vehicle sales in Uruguay with March volumes up 12.1% year-on-year to 6,506 units, understood to be a new record for the month. The Q1 tally is up 13.9% to 17,625. BYD (+81.2%) lodges…