The manual gearbox is one of the defining features of the driving experience for millions of motorists. Despite the growing prevalence of automatics and the rise of electric vehicles, which lack a traditional gearbox, the manual transmission remains the choice of many drivers who value direct engagement with their cars.…
Replacing worn tires or damaged wheels often happens after a blowout, failed inspection, or visible tread loss, when stress already runs high. Payment plans can protect savings, yet the right choice depends on more than a small starting bill. Buyers need a clear view of rates, term length, fees, and…
The Kaiyi KY7 is up to #7 in Panama in April. 5,312 new light vehicles hit Panama's roads in April, a +4.1% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally after four months is up 14% to 21,717. Toyota (-13.3%) remains by far the best-selling carmaker in the country despite a hefty year-on-year…
The Renault 5 is the best-selling BEV in France in April. 22/05 update: Now with Top 50 brands and Top 300 models. After getting back in positive for the first time in 5 months in March, the French new car market is back down -0.3% year-on-year in April to 138,339…
BYD crosses the 30% share milestone for the first time. It's another excellent month for new car sales in Singapore at +15.3% year-on-year in April to 4,553 units. This way, the year-to-date volume is now up 20.3% to 17,875. BYD (+70.9%) continues to fly high, even breaking its market share record…
The Kia Stonic is back to #1 YTD in Cyprus. According to our local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT, the Cypriot market is up 8.1% year-on-year in April to 1,185 units. The YTD tally is now down -13.5% to 4,799. This month Kia (+78.9%) easily reclaims the brands top spot after…
The BYD Sealion 7 ranks inside the Australian Top 10 in April. 18/05 update: Now with Top 336 All models ranking. 94,049 new vehicles hit Australian roads in April, a 3.8% year-on-year increase. The year-to-date tally is now down -0.7% to 384,636. Private sales are up an encouraging 7.4% to…
The BMW X1 is the most popular vehicle with German private buyers in April. 88,204 new cars four a private buyer in Germany in April, a 8.2% year-on-year improvement. The Private Sales Ratio (PSR) stands at 35.4% vs. 33.6% a year ago in April 2025. The year-to-date tally is up…
VW ID.ERA 9X Now that April 2026 has been studied, let’s focus on the latest launches on the Chinese market. This month is very busy as a lot of models present at the Beijing Auto Show are entering the market. As a result we have 12 new models hitting the…
The VW T-Roc ranks #3 in Slovenia in April. 6,004 new cars hit Slovenian roads in April, a splendid 15.6% year-on-year improvement coming at the back of a 10.6% YoY uptick a year ago. The year-to-date volume is now up 13.3% to 22,505. Volkswagen (+22%) is the uncontested leader with…
Leapmotor is the 5th best-selling carmaker in China in April, thanks partly to the A10. According to data by CAAM, wholesales of new vehicles are down -2.5% year-on-year to 2.526 million units while production is off -1.7% to 2.575 million units. However, the wholesales figure includes exports and without them…
The Toyota Corolla is the best-selling car in Montenegro in March. With a bit of delay we can now share with you Montenegro data for March 2026, thanks to our local partner CE Auto. The market is up 7.3% year-on year to 410 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up…
Why paint matching is harder than it looks If you have ever held a “perfectly matched” touch-up next to your fender in direct sun and felt your stomach drop, you are not alone. Paint is not one color, it is a recipe. Metallic flake size, pearl content, pigment strength, film…
Many car owners see roadside assistance as an optional extra and are unsure whether it is actually useful. It adds a small cost to the policy, so it is natural to ask if it is worth including. The answer depends on how you use your car, where you usually drive,…
After a serious auto accident, fault is usually contested before any settlement figure is discussed. Insurers look at the police report, the physical damage to each vehicle, the medical records, and any digital data they can pull, then build their position around the weakest link they can find. Claimants who…