The new generation lifts BAIC EU-Series sales up 825%. More than ever, with wholesales down 12% and retail sales down 14%, the last refuge of growth in China is now New Energy vehicles, a definition that that includes electric, hydrogen and PHEV models. Official CAAM data states New Energy Vehicles are up 51%…
The Wuling Hongguang S3 sells a record 27.048 retail units in October. April 2017 – October 2018 monthly All-models China Retail data also available, Contact us After exploring China wholesales for October 2018 meaning sales to dealerships, it is now time to study October Retail sales, meaning sales to end-customers, a new monthly update…
The Skoda Octavia is the best-seller in Slovakia for the third time in the past 4 months. After freefalling 37% in September, the Slovak new car market significantly slows down its fall by dipping only 4.4% in October to 8.071 registrations, meaning the year-to-date total is now up 5% at…
The Mercedes A-Class is the #1 vehicle in Luxembourg in October. New car sales in Luxembourg dip 8% year-on-year in October to 4.298 registrations, meaning the year-to-date volume is now up just 2.5% to 46.667 units. Mercedes manages to brilliantly stay atop the brands ranking with a stunning 15.6% share…
Almost 1 in every 3 new cars sold in Lithuania this month is a Fiat 500. Thanks to our partnership with JATO Dynamics we can share with you today October sales for Lithuania. In contrast with the other two baltic states (Estonia and Latvia) still suffering from post-WLTP blues, the…
The VW Tiguan is the best-selling vehicle in Latvia in October. According to figures released by our partner JATO Dynamics, the Estonian new car market is down 7.4% year-on-year in October to 1.309 units, but the year-to-date volume remains in positive at +4.8% to 14.798. The VW Tiguan (+111%) spectacularly…
Skoda Superb sales gain 51% this month in Estonia. Thanks to our partnership with JATO Dynamics we can share with you today October sales for Estonia. Post-WLTP gloom is still lingering here with deliveries down 15.1% year-on-year to 1.724 registrations this month, yet the year-to-date volume remains up 5.9% at…
Skoda Fabia sales are up 139% year-on-year in October thanks to its facelift. Based on data released by our partner CE Auto, the Serbian new car market soars 23.4% year-on-year in October to 2.620 units, leading to a year-to-date tally now up 11.6% to 27.829. For the first time since BSCB…
The Skoda Octavia remains the best-selling nameplate in Bosnia & Herzegovina. According to data shared with us by our partner CE Auto, new car sales in Bosnia & Herzegovina gain 12.3% year-on-year in October to 912 units, lifting the year-to-date volume up 8.9% to 9.336. The Skoda Octavia (+52%) retains the…
The VW Passat is the best-selling vehicle in the Republic of Macedonia in October. Based on data released by our Eastern European partner CE Auto, new car sales in the Republic of Macedonia surge 26.3% year-on-year to 552 units, lifting the year-to-date tally up 3.1% to 4.901. We have a surprise…
Dacia Duster sales are up 350% year-on-year in Moldova in October. According to data shared with us by our Central European partner CE Auto, new car sales in Moldova drop 7% year-on-year in October to 547 units, yet the year-to-date tally remains comfortably up 34% to 5.109. The Dacia Logan (-49%) and…
The terms "four-wheel drive" and "all-wheel drive" and are often used interchangeably. The problem is that they shouldn’t be. There are key differences between the two that today’s car enthusiasts should be cognizant of. Let’s jump right into this with some technical details: Four-Wheel Drive Four-wheel drive systems are typically…
The giving season is quickly coming upon us, and with it, thoughts drift to those less fortunate than us. The Salvation Army rings its bells, schools run competitions for your local Food Banks, and the radio may begin playing ads to donate your vehicle to charity programs such as Kars…
Getting your driver’s license is synonymous with getting a first job, but young adults are already busier than ever attempting to uphold their school, activities, and possible volunteer work. Thankfully, modern technology has lent to accommodating your busy schedule better than any part-time job you might find at a traditional…
Hybrid vehicles are popular today. Just a decade or so ago, hybrid vehicles were considered cutting edge technology that appealed primarily to environmental enthusiasts. As a result, the market was small. Today, hybrid cars are mainstream and legitimate choices when one is looking for standard transportation. The result is that…