Every time you step into a car, you unconsciously rely on a critical safety component. The part in question is the car door latch, and what it does is simple. It ensures the door stays securely in place once closed. While it might seem straightforward, the door-latching system is complex…
Picture this: waking up to the sight of a beautiful beach on one day, a dense forest on the next, and perhaps the quiet serenity of the mountains on the day after. This, while always having the comfort of your own home just a step away. This isn’t a dream,…
The Fisker Ocean just misses out on a spectacular Top 10 finish in Norway. The Norwegian new car market is off a dramatic -29.4% year-on-year in September to 10,342 units, a mediocre result given September 2022 was already down -18.6% on the year prior. Year-to-date figures are down -7.1% to 95,497. BEV…
The MG 4 manages its first Swedish Top 10 finish in September. 28,135 new cars found a buyer in Sweden in September, a 27.6% year-on-year surge tilting the year-to-date volume back into positive territory at +2.6% to 209,969. BEVs are up 60.7% year-on-year to 12,500 units and 44.4% vs. 35.3%…
The Jeep Avenger breaks into the Italian Top 10 for the first time. 136,283 new cars hit Italian roads in September, corresponding to a 22.8% year-on-year surge on September 2022 which was already up 5.4% on the year prior. We now are just -4.9% below pre-pandemic September 2019 which is…
The Nissan X-Trail is up to #4 in Taiwan in August. New light vehicle sales in Taiwan grow 3.5% year-on-year in September at 37,083 units, leading to a year-to-date volume up 12.2% to 349,720. Interestingly, sales of locally-produced vehicles have returned to more tham 50% of the market. Toyota (-16.9%)…
MG sales are up 169.1% year-on-year in August. 01/10 update: Now with JATO Top 90 All brands and Top 458 All models. 28/09 update: Now with JATO Top 25 brands and Top 25 models. According to preliminary figures by ACEA, the European new car market (EU+EFTA+UK) surges 20.7% year-on-year in…
The Hyundai Bayon lodges its first ever Serbian Top 10 finish, landing directly at #2. 2,783 new cars found buyer in Serbia in August according to our Central European partner CE Auto. That's a 12.9% year-on-year improvement leading to a year-to-date tally up 3.2% to 20,809. The Skoda Scala (+208%)…
The Skoda Fabia is the most popular car in Bosnia & Herzegovina in August. Thanks to our local partner CE Auto, we can share with you today data for the Bosnian market. Sales soar 22.4% year-on-year in August to 999 units, an outstanding score given August 2022 was already up 19.3%…
The Toyota Corolla Cross is up to #6 in Moldova in August. Data by our Central European partner CE Auto shows a Moldovan new car market off -1.9% year-on-year in August to 776 registrations, leading to a year-to-date tally up 12.5% to 5,361. The Kia Sportage (+8.3%) continues to dominate the charts but…
The Citroen C3 is the best-selling vehicle in North Macedonia in August. Based on data shared with us by our Eastern European partner CE Auto, the North Macedonian new car market is immobile in August at 347 units, exactly the same amount as August 2022. The year-to-date tally is now up 3.7%…
Whereas we traditionally test drive best-selling vehicles, we'll make an exception this time with the Peugeot 408. Since its launch in July 2022, it has sold just 6,448 units in France, well below its competitor the Renault Arkana. (even though Peugeot calls the 408 a cross berline vs. a SUV…
For many of us, our cars are more than just vehicles; they're trusted companions that carry us through life's journeys. However, like all things in life, cars have a finite lifespan, and there comes a time when it's essential to recognize the signs that your car is reaching the end…
Purchasing an electric car is both exhilarating and challenging for many, particularly for first-timers. These vehicles are gaining traction for various reasons, including environmental benefits and reduced fuel costs. If you're considering one for yourself, understanding the features that matter most will help you make a well-informed decision. Below are…
The Mazda CX-30 is #1 in Colombia for the third consecutive month. New vehicle sales in Colombia freefall once again in August at -39.1% year-on-year to just 14,874 units. The year-to-date volume is now off -30.7% to 118,889. Renault (-54.4%) loses more than half its year-ago tally but reclaims the…