BMW 7 Series sales are up 14.9% in August. Just 43,572 new cars were imported into China in August, a -14.3% YoY decline. The year-to-date volume is now off -11.5% to 369,338. Lexus (-3.1%) resists to continue dominating the brands charts head and shoulders at over 15,000 sales. Its YTD…
The Toyota Yaris Cross ranks at a record 3rd place across Europe in August. According to ACEA data, the European market (UE+EFTA+UK) is up 4.7% to 791,349 units in August, leading to a year-to-date tally up just 0.4% to 8,691,840. JATO data has August sales up 5% to 790,177. Looking…
The Suzuki S-Cross is the best-selling vehicle in Hungary in August. 25/09: Now updated with Top 90 YTD models charts 8,649 passenger cars found a buyer in Hungary in August, a solid 6.6% year-on-year increase. The year-to-date tally is up a similarly satisfying 7% to 85,562. When adding LCVs, the…
The Hyundai Grand i10 is the most popular vehicle in Panama in August. New light vehicle sales in Panama in August stand at 4,868 units, up 6.6% on last year. This way, the YTD tally is up 7.8% to 38,111. Toyota (+0.2%) is stable and easily holds onto the brands…
The Telsa Model 3 is the best-selling vehicle in Hong Kong in 2024. Thanks to one of our readers JFK we can share with you today rare data about Hong Kong. Tesla dominates the charts with just under 9,000 sales. It is followed by Toyota, BYD, BMW and Mercedes. Model-wise,…
Dongfeng sales are up 93.6% year-on-year in August. It's another very satisfying month for new vehicle sales in Ecuador: up 13.3% year-on-year in August to 10,357 units. Keep in mind however that August 2024 was off -18.4% on the year prior. The year-to-date tally is now up 2.9% to 77,306.…
Suzuki sells almost three times the amount of the #2 Toyota. After breaking records in 2024, the Mauritian new car market continues on its surge this year, with sales up 29.6% to 14,662 over the first 8 months of the year. Suzuki (+45.9%) tightens its grip on the brands charts…
Hyundai holds 4% of the French market in August. 19/09 update: Now with Top 54 All brands, Top 316 All models and Top 12 BEV rankings. First year-on-year uptick of the year for the French new car market, but this happens during the slowest month of the year, August. Sales…
Skoda is up to #2 brand in Europe in July. 19/09 update: Now with Top 105 All brands and Top 625 All models. Preliminary data by ACEA has the European new car market (EU+EFTA+UK) up 5.9% year-on-year in July to 1,085,356 units. This means the 7-months tally is now stable…
The Citroen C3 ranks at #3 in Greece in August. 8,191 new cars hit Greek roads in August, stable at +0.5% year-on-year. This is still a weak result given August 2024 was down -21.4% on the year prior. Year-to-date sales edge up 1.6% to 99,959. Toyota (-32.3%) easily holds onto…
The Hyundai Tucson is the best-selling vehicle in Cyprus in August. According to data shared with us by our local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT, the Cypriot new car market drops a harsh -12.2% to just 713 sales, leading to a year-to-date tally off -5.4% to 10,371. This month Hyundai…
The VW T-Roc is the 2nd most popular vehicle in Slovenia in August. 4,272 new cars hit Slovenian roads in August, a solid +16.2% year-on-year improvement. This means the year-to-date tally is now up 8.1% to 39,515. Volkswagen (+16%) matches the market to cement its domination in the brands ranking…
Does importing make sense for your budget and wish list? For many enthusiasts, the draw is unmistakable. A V8 burble from a Challenger, the stance of a Charger Widebody, or the practicality of a Ram 1500 that can tow, cruise long distances, and turn heads at the supermarket car park.…
When it comes to driving, most of us focus on the obvious factors that affect our costs, such as gas prices, vehicle maintenance, and the initial purchase price. But there’s one often-overlooked factor that can help you save hundreds of dollars each year: the way you drive. By adopting a…
The Mitsubishi Destinator is up to 8th place in Indonesia in August. New vehicle wholesales in Indonesia sink -19% year-on-year in August to just 61,780 units. Keep in mind August 2024 was already down -14.1% on 2023 which was down -8.3% on 2022. This leads to a year-to-date tally down…