There are several systems in your car that use oil-based fluids for “functional purposes.” This means the fluids are a part of a particular system and perform things like hydraulic movement and lubrication. A non-functional fluid would be something like the cleaning fluid in your windshield washer system. In this…
The Zhi Dou D2 is the 2nd best-selling EV in China in May. * See the Top 55 brands and Top 108 models by clicking on the title * This is a new Chinese monthly update exclusive to BSCB, part of our ever-expanding China coverage. And this month we have added…
The new Accent is almost solely responsible for Hyundai's 12% May surge. * See the Top 40 All-brands and Top 215 models by clicking on the title * New light vehicle sales in Mexico endure a 12th consecutive month of year-on-year decline in May at -6.8% to 114.503 registrations, with…
Like in China, the previous generation Peugeot 3008 survives in Vietnam. * See the Top 18 manufacturers and Top 45 models by clicking on the title * Vietnamese new vehicle sales edge down 0.7% year-on-year in May to 23.065 units, pulling the year-to-date volume down 5.6% to 103.746. Thaco-Kia (-7%) once…
The Toyota Camry is the best-selling vehicle in Kazakhstan in May. Picture zr.ru * See the Top 40 All-brands and Top 175 All-models by clicking on the title * New vehicle sales in Kazakhstan posts a 5th double-digit year-on-year gains in as many months this year with May volumes up…
Fiat is up 26-fold on May 2017 and the Uno breaks into the Top 20. * See the Top 30 best-selling brands and Top 50 models by clicking on the title * New vehicle sales in Colombia gain 3.4% year-on-year in May to 20.589 units, lifting the year-to-date volume up…
Renault places the Clio and Captur atop the Portuguese sales charts in May. * See the Top 35 All-brands and Top 260 All-models by clicking on the title * The Portuguese new car market posts its 2nd year-on-year decline of the year in May - just - at -0.1% to…
Tough choice between the 3,970€ Wuling Sunshine and the 135,000€ Tesla Model S in Bayanhot This is Part 4 of our 2018 China exploration. You can check out Part 1: The cars of Beijing and using the Didi app here, Part 2: Renting a car in China here and Part 3: The cars…
Nissan NP200 sales gain 60% year-on-year in South Africa in May. * See the Top 35 manufacturers and Top 245 models by clicking on the title * The South African new vehicle market signs a third consecutive month of gains at +2.9% year-on-year in May to 42.984 units, yet the…
Perodua holds a gigantic - and record - 51.1% of its home market in May * See the Top 45 All-brands by clicking on the title * The 6% Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be scrapped from 1 June onwards in Malaysia, which explains why the new car market…
Fiat is up 55% to #1 brand and the Panda is up 97% to #1 model in May in Greece. * See the Top 33 All-brands and Top 192 All-models by clicking on the title * Another very satisfying surge for new car sales in Greece, up 16.9% year-on-year in…
Wuling Hongguang S3 in Yinchuan, Ningxia province. This is part 3 of our exploration of China following the Beijing Auto Show. You can check out Part 1: The cars of Beijing and using the Didi app here and Part 2: Renting a car in China here. We are now in…
24.134 BAIC BJEV EC found a buyer in China in May: the electric invasion has started. * See the Top 94 All China-made brands and Top 596 models by clicking on the title * April 2017 – April 2018 monthly All-models data also available, Contact us here After detailing China May…
The Mercedes CLA is the #3 best-selling import in China in May. * See the Top 50 All imported brands and Top 240 models by clicking on the title * All-brands and All-models 2017 monthly data available, contact us here for more details. Complete Chinese imports data is now available…
Baojun 360 As per the BSCB tradition, after covering May China sales in detail, we now focus on the all-new locally produced launches so you can stay up-to-the-minute on the fastest-evolving market in the world. Note these updates remain based on wholesales data. Although this month - and for the…