Mazda CX-5 sales are up 53.6% year-on-year in November. It's a disappointing month for the Taiwanese new car market at -6.9% year-on-year to 36,485 sales. The year-to-date tally is now down an equally weak -11.9% to 367,133. Toyota (-4.3%) remains the dominant force in the brands charts at 31.2% share vs…
The new BJ30 helps BAIC into the Top 10 brands. In November, new light vehicle sales in Argentina endure their first year-on-year drop since November 2024 at -3.5% to 32,913. The year-to-date tally however remains at stratospheric heights, up 50.2% on the same period last year to 556,535. This month…
The BYD Dolphin Surf ranks #11 in Italy in November. The Italian new car market is stable in November at 124,222 units, 45 less than in November 2024. YTD volumes are off -2.4% to 1,417,621. The event of the month is the record share of BEVs, up to 12.2%, smashing…
The Renault Clio is now #2 year-to-date in Spain. New car sales in Spain continue on their stunning form, November marking the 7th consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year gains at +12.9% to 94,124 units. We are getting close to pre-pandemic figures (97,173 sales in November 2019). The year-to-date tally is…
The Toyota Yaris Cross holds 7.5% of the Finnish market in November. 6,103 new cars found a buyer in Finland in November, a -2.6% year-on-year retreat. The year-to-date volume is now off 02% to 65,109. Toyota (+40.1%) lodges another stellar result and grabs a 20.7% share compared to 16.5% so…
The Tata Xpres-T is the best-selling vehicle in Nepal over the period. For the first time ever and thanks to one of our readers JFK we are able to share with you official sales data for Nepal. The period covered with the Nepali Fiscal Year 2081/82, which corresponds to mid-April…
The first time the narrator studied the profit and loss statement of a modest neighborhood repair shop, the place looked forgettable. A plain building, tired signage, an owner who called it “nothing special.” The financials told a different story: steady revenue growth, strong labor margins, repeat customers, and cash landing…
A long road trip can be one of the best ways to explore new places, clear your head, and create memories that stick with you forever. Let’s be honest. The wrong car can turn that same trip into a never-ending torture session. Comfort matters more than people think. It affects…
The Renault 5 is up to a record #25 in Europe in October. 1/12 update: Now with Top 569 All models. Preliminary data from ACEA has the European new car market (EU+EFTA+UK) up 4.9% year-on-year in October to 1,091,904 units. The year-to-date tally is now up 1.9% to 11,020,514. Spain…
The Citroen C3 is up 478.9% in October. Note: September data is also included in the data section of this article. New car sales in Slovakia skid -8.3% year-on-year in October to 8,215 units, meaning the year-to-date tally is now down -1.1% to 75,669. No surprises on top of the…
The BYD Seagull is the best-selling vehicle in Albania in October. Thanks to our local partner CE Auto we can share with you today exclusive data for Albania. October volumes stand at 933 units, with sales after 10 months at 6,493. The BYD Seagull reclaims the top spot it holds…
The Skoda Fabia is the best-selling vehicle in Montenegro in October. According to our local partner CE Auto, 361 new light vehicles hit Montenegrin roads in October, leading to a year-to-date tally standing at 3,800. This month the Skoda Fabia is the best-seller with 5.3% share, distancing the Skoda Kamiq,…
There are seven Skodas in the Serbian October Top 10. Exclusive data from our local partner CE Auto shows a Serbian new car market up 5% year-on-year in October to 3,080 units. This means the year-to-date volume is now up 5.2% to 30,725. The Toyota Corolla (+98.8%) doubles its sales…
The VW Tiguan breaks its ranking record in October. Data shared with us by our local partner CE Auto shows 1,141 new cars found a buyer in Bosnia & Herzegovina in October, a solid 16.5% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date volume stands at 10,903, up 8.3% over the same period in…
The Geely Cityray hits a record #6 in Moldova in October. According to data by our local partner CE Auto, new car sales in Moldova jump 72.6% year-on-year in October to 1,666 units, lifting the year-to-date tally up 21.1% to 9,816. This month the Toyota RAV4 (+342.9%) is the standout…