The Jeep Avenger breaks into the Italian Top 10 for the first time. 136,283 new cars hit Italian roads in September, corresponding to a 22.8% year-on-year surge on September 2022 which was already up 5.4% on the year prior. We now are just -4.9% below pre-pandemic September 2019 which is…
The Nissan X-Trail is up to #4 in Taiwan in August. New light vehicle sales in Taiwan grow 3.5% year-on-year in September at 37,083 units, leading to a year-to-date volume up 12.2% to 349,720. Interestingly, sales of locally-produced vehicles have returned to more tham 50% of the market. Toyota (-16.9%)…
MG sales are up 169.1% year-on-year in August. 01/10 update: Now with JATO Top 90 All brands and Top 458 All models. 28/09 update: Now with JATO Top 25 brands and Top 25 models. According to preliminary figures by ACEA, the European new car market (EU+EFTA+UK) surges 20.7% year-on-year in…
The Hyundai Bayon lodges its first ever Serbian Top 10 finish, landing directly at #2. 2,783 new cars found buyer in Serbia in August according to our Central European partner CE Auto. That's a 12.9% year-on-year improvement leading to a year-to-date tally up 3.2% to 20,809. The Skoda Scala (+208%)…
The Skoda Fabia is the most popular car in Bosnia & Herzegovina in August. Thanks to our local partner CE Auto, we can share with you today data for the Bosnian market. Sales soar 22.4% year-on-year in August to 999 units, an outstanding score given August 2022 was already up 19.3%…
The Toyota Corolla Cross is up to #6 in Moldova in August. Data by our Central European partner CE Auto shows a Moldovan new car market off -1.9% year-on-year in August to 776 registrations, leading to a year-to-date tally up 12.5% to 5,361. The Kia Sportage (+8.3%) continues to dominate the charts but…
The Citroen C3 is the best-selling vehicle in North Macedonia in August. Based on data shared with us by our Eastern European partner CE Auto, the North Macedonian new car market is immobile in August at 347 units, exactly the same amount as August 2022. The year-to-date tally is now up 3.7%…
Whereas we traditionally test drive best-selling vehicles, we'll make an exception this time with the Peugeot 408. Since its launch in July 2022, it has sold just 6,448 units in France, well below its competitor the Renault Arkana. (even though Peugeot calls the 408 a cross berline vs. a SUV…
For many of us, our cars are more than just vehicles; they're trusted companions that carry us through life's journeys. However, like all things in life, cars have a finite lifespan, and there comes a time when it's essential to recognize the signs that your car is reaching the end…
Purchasing an electric car is both exhilarating and challenging for many, particularly for first-timers. These vehicles are gaining traction for various reasons, including environmental benefits and reduced fuel costs. If you're considering one for yourself, understanding the features that matter most will help you make a well-informed decision. Below are…
The Mazda CX-30 is #1 in Colombia for the third consecutive month. New vehicle sales in Colombia freefall once again in August at -39.1% year-on-year to just 14,874 units. The year-to-date volume is now off -30.7% to 118,889. Renault (-54.4%) loses more than half its year-ago tally but reclaims the…
The Fiat Panda is the most popular vehicle in Greece for the 2nd month running. The Greek new car market is up another 19.8% year-on-year in August to 10,368 sales, marking a 7th double-digit year-on-year gain for the year. This is a particularly strong performance given August 2022 was already…
The Skoda Octavia is the best-selling model in Slovakia in August. 7,487 new cars hit Slovak roads in August, a solid 11.8% year-on-year improvement. This leads to a year-to-date tally up 15.3% to 60,945. Brand leader Skoda (+33.2%) almost triples the market growth rate to easily stay on top at…
The Aion Y smashes its monthly volume record in August. Retail sales of the models included in this report edge up just 1.1% year-on-year in August to 1,841,198 units, This a much softer result than wholesales this month (+8.4%) and leads to a year-to-date up 2.9% to 12,749,353. BSCB is…
The VW Santana was the best-selling vehicle in China up until 1999. Check out Full China Historical Data from 1980 to 2022 here. BSCB has now been updated with complete brands and models rankings from 1991 to 2006. That's 16 new articles! The data includes Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles and…