It is now time to study the latest launches on the Chinese market, based on wholesales. This month we have seven new models hitting Chinese roads. Five of them are Chinese. To fully understand the scope of the Chinese market, make sure you consult our Exclusive Guide to all 184…
Jetour sales are up 408.8% year-on-year in July. Complete June figures are also included in the data section of this article. The Kazakh new vehicle market edges down -3% year-on-year in July to 18,246 units, tilting the year-to-date tally into negative territory at -0.7% to 101,404. The top 3 manufacturers…
Cupra Born German private buyers bought 81,486 new cars in July, a 34.2% private sales ratio (PSR) and a 7.4% year-on-year improvement. The July 2023 PSR was 31.2%. Year-to-date, total private sales add up to 550,589 for a 32.2% PSR vs. 31.9% a year ago and a 5.2% year-on-year lift. The…
The Toyota Yaris is the most popular vehicle in Greece in July. Greek new car sales edge down -1.4% year-on-year in July to 12,205 units, but the year-to-date tally remains frankly in positive at +9% to 90,225. Toyota (+27%) posts another very satisfying score at 18.9% share vs. 17% so…
The BYD Seal ranks #15 in Indonesia in July. Indonesian wholesales drop -7.8% year-on-year in July to 74,160 units, leading to a year-to-date tally off -17.4% or over 100,000 units to 484,235. Meanwhile retail sales perform markedly better at -1% to 75,608 but are down -12.2% year-to-date to 508,050. Toyota…
The Kia Stonic is back to the Cyprus top spot in July. According to our local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT, the Cyprus new car market is off a harsh -19.3% year-on-year to 1,360 units. The year-to-date tally however up 8.9% to 10,150. Kia (-38.9%) easily remains on top of the…
Effective fleet management is crucial for businesses that depend on transportation, as fleet performance directly affects profitability. Whether you're managing a large trucking company or operating a small delivery service, neglecting essential tasks in fleet management could lead to increased operational costs, diminished productivity, and safety risks. By proactively taking…
Photo by Robson Hatsukami Morgan from Unsplash For seven decades, the automobile has served as a central plot point in the story of what it means to live, learn, and grow as an undergraduate. Whether it’s the drive-ins of the 1950s, the alternative cultures of the early 1970s, or the…
Whether new or old, Toyota Landcruisers are unstoppable when it comes to offroading! Farmers, game rangers, and off-road enthusiasts alike will all confirm this. From tackling tough climbs to navigating muddy terrain, you’ll have no issues cruising the outback of Australia with a Toyota Landcruiser. However, there are some things…
In early January, at the CES 2024 technology conference in Las Vegas, several auto companies announced upgrades to infotainment systems. This also includes ChatGPT integration in new Volkswagen vehicles. Automakers are teaming up with big tech companies to add features that make driving easier, more comfortable, and enjoyable. So, for…
Iran Khodro Tara It's time to study production data for Iran over the First Half of 2024. Note production figures are very close to sales data as exports are minimal. The models with available data add up to 495,207 units over the period, a harsh -10.5% year-on-year fall. Peugeot-branded vehicles,…
The Mitsubishi Xforce is the best-selling vehicle in Vietnam in July. According to local carmaker association VAMA, the Vietnamese new vehicle market rises 17.1% year-on-year in July to 28,920, tilting the year-to-date tally into negative at +1.1% to 163,804. These figures climb to 33,967 (+18.3%) and 193,232 (-0.4%) when adding…
The BYD Qin L surges to #5 overall in July. Based on data by the Chinese Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the Chinese wholesales market drops -5.2% year-on-year in July to 2,262,000 units. This includes 1,994,000 passenger cars (-5.1%) and 268,000 commercial vehicles (-6.6%). Likewise production is off -4.8% to…
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is up to a record 2nd place in July. The Turkish new light vehicle market confirms it has now plateaued with a fourth consecutive year-on-year drop at -16.4% to 94,037 units. This is still the second best July result below the 112,459 units reached last…
The Toyota Starlet Cross is a rebadged Suzuki Fronx The South African new light vehicle market edges up 1.5% year-on-year in July to 44,229 sales. This is only the second gain in the past 12 months alongside last April (+2.2%). Year-to-date volumes remain in negative at -6.3% to 289,982. Worryingly,…