Tampa is not at the top of the list of cities with terrible traffic. But, if you drive here, you still have to watch out for tourists, taxis, and potholes. Rush hour can be a real pain, especially if you have to cross bridges. If there is a huge pothole…
Xiaomi SU7 sales keep improving month after month, now above 23,000. Retail sales are in for China, and it's a bumper month, up 27.4% year-on-year to a record 2,388,475 for the models included in this report. This means the year-to-date volume is now up 8.3% to 19,892,401. BSCB is the…
Range Rover sales are up 58.3% in China in November. Sales of new imports in China sink -21% year-on-year in November to just 52,131 units. This way, the year-to-date tally is now off -11.4% to 575,894. The Top 8 carmakers are all in negative, with Lexus (-13.8%) and Mercedes (-8.9%)…
Currently, the automotive sector is currently undergoing a new milestone. Car sales face the impact of global economic tendencies, technological innovations and changes in customer preference which are reshaping the niche landscape. In this article, we’ll share car market tendencies for the upcoming year, including the rise of electro vehicles,…
Car windshield technology has advanced greatly since the days of brittle glass panes that shattered on impact. Early windshields prioritized basic protection from wind and debris, but modern advancements have transformed them into intelligent safety tools. Today’s smart windshields incorporate laminated glass, built-in sensors, and heads-up displays (HUDs) that can…
Suzuki stands out in a freefalling market. New vehicle sales in Ecuador sink another -20.5% year-on-year in November to just 8,121 units. This means the year-to-date tally is now down -19.3% to 99,559 sales. Brand leader Chevrolet (-20.3%) matches the market at #1 but is threatened by Kia (-13.5%), resisting…
The BYD Yuan ranks #9 in Colombia in November. The Colombian new car market confirms it is on the mend in November with a splendid +17.7% year-on-year to 21,848 units, leading to a year-to-date volume up 5.3% to 175,861. According to local media, sales have been pushed by the "Auto…
If you get an older car, it will probably cost less. That might appeal, but if you go this route, your car likely won’t have many modern safety features. You may choose to save up your money to buy a newer car for that reason. If you have kids, then…
The BYD Dolphin is up to a spectacular 4th place in Greece in November. The Greek new car market ends a string of four straight negative months with November sales up 2% year-on-year to 10,666 units. This enables the year-to-date tally to stay in positive at +1.7% to 128,371. The…
The Hyundai Tucson reaches its highest Slovenian ranking in 8 years. New car sales in Slovenia gain a sturdy 11% year-on-year in November to 4,284 units, leading to a year-to-date volume up 8% to 49,798. Volkswagen (+14.4%) continues to dominate the brands charts with 15.4% share, slightly above its YTD…
Suzuki holds 25% of the Mauritius market in October. Note: August and September figures are also available in the data section of this article. 1,723 new vehicles hit Mauritius roads in October, the largest monthly total so far this year and a tremendous 36.4% year-on-year jump. Suzuki (+37.7%) edges past…
Hongqi Guoya It’s now time to study the latest launches on the Chinese market, based on wholesales. This month we have no less than 17 new models hitting Chinese roads, all bar one being Chinese. To fully understand the scope of the Chinese market, make sure you consult our Exclusive…
Porsche is inside the Singaporean Top 10 in November. 3,606 new light vehicles found a buyer in Singapore in November, a splendid 41.9% year-on-year improvement. As a result the year-to-date tally is up 47.7% to 37,580. Toyota (+12.7%) vastly trails the market but stays atop the brands charts with 18%…
VW Polo Vivo sales are up 56.8% year-on-year in November. The South African new vehicle market lodges a second solid month in a row in November at +8.1% year-on-year to 48,585 units. This means the year-to-date tally is now down -3.5% to 474,469. However exports continue to freefall at -28.6%…
The Renault 5 is already inside the French Top 10. 16/11 update: Now with top 54 All brands and Top 350 All models. 7th straight month of year-on-year fall for the French new car market in November at -12.7% to just 133,318 units, that's -22.8% on pre-pandemic November 2019. The…