(Click to enlarge) BSCB is now in its 4th year of collaboration with best-selling French monthly L'Automobile Magazine, with tighter links being woven each year. Every year L'Automobile Magazine publishes the bible "Toutes les Voitures du Monde" (All the cars in the world), a catalogue listing, describing and analysing every…
1954 Cadillac Sixty Two In the early part of the 1900s, cars all had 6 volt systems. Back then a 6 volt system was perfectly capable of powering the starter, lights and other accessories that the cars and trucks of the time had in them. Things changed in the 1950s,…
If you’ve never towed a trailer before then this guide is for you. First, don’t be afraid of towing. You’ve probably heard some horror stories about trailer accidents but, honestly, they are rare. Furthermore, if you do some homework (such as reading this guide), you will probably never have an…
When Scotsman Robert Thomson invented the pneumatic tire a century and a half ago, a rubber doughnut inflated with air was only one of several ideas he proposed. It seemed like a good idea but he was concerned about how one would keep the air contained within this new type…
Most of the time when an old car needs repair, you just bring it to your local dealer and simply have it done. However, there are times when perhaps it’s best to part with your old friend. Sure, a good mechanic can repair just about anything but sometimes it’s not…
Driving a little fast? You know the drill, the second you see those ominous lights in the rearview mirror, you know there's a good chance you'll be handed a ticket. Or, maybe not? For minor speeding (typically less than 20mph over), an officer will use his discretion as to whether…
The Lada Vesta has wrecked havoc in the Russian models charts. * See the Top 50 All-brands and Top 25 models by clicking on the title * After -29% in January and -13 in February, the Russian new car market continue to slow down its fall at -10% in March to…
Toyota Tacoma in Servco Toyota Kaneohe, O'ahu Hawaii - March 2016 * See the Top 10 best-selling models by clicking on the title * You can see the sales figures for each U.S. State here After Alaska, we now cover Full Year 2015 results for another isolated U.S. state: Hawaii, with…
Toyota Prius leaving the south gate to Angkor Thom temple - January 2016. After Phnom Penh, our second and last stop in Cambodia is in Siem Reap, the second largest city in Cambodia and the gateway town to the world heritage site of Angkor Wat. Even though the region is extremely…
Toyota Hilux billboard in Phnom Penh, Cambodia - January 2016. Earlier this year I was lucky enough to visit the two main cities in Cambodia: the capital Phnom Penh as well as Siem Reap, an opportunity to share a new BSCB Photo Report with you. Let's start with Phnom Penh, where…
Car in the garage? Need to transfer your car insurance? Here’s what you need to know if you’re with Liberty Insurance When your car has to go into the garage for maintenance or repair, it can be a headache. If you get a replacement car while yours is off the…
Ford Ranger in Phnom Penh, Cambodia - January 2016. For the first time in five years we are able to report in detail on the Cambodian car market, still dominated by used imports. According to the Cambodia Automotive Industry Federation (CAIF), a total of 55.000 imports entered Cambodia in 2015, a 10%…
Thanks to fleet sales, Ford Motor outsells GM for only the third time in 17 years. * See the Top 15 groups, Top 40 brands and Top 272 models by clicking on the title * Last month we at BSCB have started warning the U.S. new vehicle market is showing…
First appearance of the new Mercedes SLC in the European sales charts. * See the Top 53 best-selling brands and Top 335 models by clicking on the title * Now updated with Ford Mustang data After detailing the Top 10 brands and Top 20 models, as usual on BSCB we…
The all-new Audi A4 is only 17 sales off leading its segment in March. * See the Top 50 brands and Top 308 models by clicking on the title * The German new car market is flat in March: down 0.04% year-on-year to 322.913 registrations but a strong start of…