The Renault Clio holds 6.6% of the Croatian market in June. The Croatian new car market surges another 41% year-on-year in June to 7,215 registrations, leading to a year-to-date tally up 43.6% to 33,799. Volkswagen (+128.1%) reclaims the brands top spot off Renault (+226%) both for the month and halfway…
The Ford Puma remains in the YTD lead in the UK. 177,266 new cars hit UK roads in June, a very solid 25.8% year-on-year improvement. However we remain slightly below the 186,128 units of June 2021 and 20.6% below the 223,421 sales of June 2019. The H1 2023 volume is up 18.4%…
First ever Top 10 finish in Italy for the MG ZS New car sales in Italy jump 9.2% year-on-year in June to 138,927 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 23% halfway through the year to 841,343. This is however down -22.3% when compared to pre-pandemic H1 2019. Private sales…
MG ranks #12 in Spain in June. New car sales in Spain gain 13.3% year-on-year in June to 101,085 units, leading to a half year total up a strong 24% to 505,421. Note however that H1 2023 volumes remain off -27% on pre-pandemic H1 2019. Private sals are up 8.5%…
Most of us take our road safety for granted. We have been riding in cars our entire lives, and no one thinks they engage in unsafe behaviors. However, what might seem like small decisions or harmless behaviors can lead to car accidents. While accidents might not happen every time you…
The VW Taigo is the 2nd best-selling vehicle in Serbia in May. Based on data by our Central European partner CE Auto, the Serbian new car market gains 6.3% year-on-year in May to 2,854 units. The year-to-date volume is now up 2.7% to 11,838 sales. The Skoda Octavia repeats at…
The Skoda Scala ranks 4th in Bosnia Herzegovina in May. Our Central European partner CE Auto says the Bosnian new car market is up 39.2% year-on-year in May to 1,143 sales, leading to a year-to-date volume up 32.3% to 4,766. The Skoda Octavia (+146.9%) easily remains in pole position with 10.6% share,…
The Dacia Duster is the most popular vehicle in Moldova in May. Data shared with us by our Central European partner CE Auto shows a Moldovan new car market up 17.7% to 819 registrations, bringing the year-to-date tally up 23.2% to 3,163 units. The Dacia Duster (+140%) reclaims the top spot…
The VW Polo is the best-selling vehicle in North Macedonia in May. According to data shared with us by our Eastern European data partner CE Auto, the North Macedonian new car market is up a whopping 22.2% year-on-year in May to 551 units. The year-to-date volume is now up 10.1% to…
The auto industry has undergone massive changes in the past ten years. In addition to the introduction of self-driving vehicles, companies are busy designing and selling high MPG compacts, electric vehicles (EVs), plug in hybrids (PHEVs), charging stations, and high-end SUVs. However, consumers have genuine concerns about the latest developments,…
A new generation Daihatsu Sigra is bound for Indonesian dealerships (current gen pictured) After sinking -28.9% in April, wholesales in Indonesia rally back up 66% year-on-year in May to 82,097 units, leading to a year-to-date volume tilting back into positive at +6.9% to 423,404. The retail market is up 34.1%…
The Opel Corsa is once again the most popular vehicle in Greece. New car sales in Greece slow down their growth in May at a still solid +8.1% to 12,957 sales, meaning the year-to-date tally is now up 30.3% to 56,968. Toyota (-8.4%) disappoints but keeps the lead of the…
The GAC Aion Y breaks its volume record in May. We can share with you today All brands and All models retail sales data for China in May. BSCB is the only non-Chinese medium to cover both wholesales (ex-factory shipments) and retail sales data for China so you can get…
Audi Q7 sales in China are up 273.9% in May. Imports of new cars in China gain 8% year-on-year in May to 58,400 units, keeping in mind May 2022 was off -31.8% on the year prior. The year-to-date tally is now down -1.3% to 289,680. Mercedes (+9.4%) hold onto the brands…
Owning a muscle car is all about power, performance, and the exhilarating driving experience it provides. To take your muscle car to the next level and truly unlock its potential, upgrading key components is essential. From engine enhancements to suspension improvements, this article explores the top upgrades that will transform…