Unveiled in March, the BMW iX3 marks a new era for the carmaker. It is the first model to utilise the "Neue Klasse" EV architecture, separating itself entirely from older combustion-derived platforms. This was also the name for the range of sporty saloons that saved the then-languishing company in the…
The Tesla Model Y is the best-selling vehicle in France in August. 17/09 update: Now with Top 53 All brands and Top 300 models. It's a fourth consecutive month of year-on-year gains for the French new car market at +7.4% to 94,349 in August. This way, the year-to-date tally is…
Renault 5 17/09/2026 update: Now with Top 55 All brands and Top 186 All models. We are back with a thorough update of the French car rankings from 1980. You can also check the Full Year 1979 article which has been updated as well. Consult over 130 years of French…
The Tata Punch is the best-selling model in India for the 2nd time in the past 3 months. New light vehicle wholesales in India shoot up 34.7% year-on-year in August to an all time high 441,576 units, smashing the previous record for the month of 360,230 established in August 2023.…
The Honda Civic is estimated to rank #3 in Pakistan in August. According to local association PAMA, new light vehicle sales in Pakistan (domestically produced only) are up 10.7% to 15,558. Keep in mind this score doesn't include Haval and Tank whose August volume is unknown. The year-to-date tally shoots…
GAC sales are up 145.1% year-on-year in August. 4,549 new cars hit Singaporean roads in August, a -2.2% year-on-year contraction. The year-to-date tally remains in frank negative however at +10.3% to 36,646. BYD (+19.6%) ignores the negative market to reach a whopping 24.2% share, its best since last May. Tesla…
The Mitsubishi Triton is up to #5 in Vietnam in August. Data by VAMA, Hyundai and VinFast show a Vietnamese new vehicle market up 19.4% year-on-year in August to 48,484 units. This brings the year-to-date tally up 27.5% to 436,333. Local EV maker VinFast (+84.6%) almost doubles its sales year-on-year…
The Freelander brand has... landed in China. Today with the usual slight delay we can share with you All brands and All models retail sales data for China in July. The market continues to freefall at -21.9% year-on-year to 1,411,045 units for the selection of vehicles included in this report.…
The Proton S70 sees its sales surge 167.4% year-on-year. The Malaysian new light vehicle market edges down -1.5% year-on-year in August to 77,276 units, however the year-to-date tally remains in positive at +3.5% to 566,616. Perodua (-8.1%) is in difficulty but delivers a satisfying 38.1% share vs. 38.7% so far…
The Deepal S07 skyrockets to an incredible 2nd place in August. 4,951 new cars hit Slovenian roads in August, another impressive +15.9% year-on-year lift, following a market up 16.2% on the year prior in August 2025. The year-to-date tally is now up 16.5% to 46,037 after growing 8.1% last year.…
The Citroen C3/C3 Aircross is the third favourite model with German buyers in August. German private buyers purchased 86,301 new cars in August, a splendid 17% year-on-year improvement. This represents a 40.6% private sales ratio (PSR), vastly above the 35.6% of a year ago in August 2025. Year-to-date, private sales…
GAC sales are up 5033.3% year-on-year in Uruguay. 6,569 new cars hit Uruguayan roads in August, up 15.5% year-on-year and believed to be the highest ever August volume. The year-to-date tally is up 17.9% to 50,057. BYD (+12.9%) remains the most popular carmaker in the country with 12.8% share vs.…
Your car's sticker price tells a transporter surprisingly little about the job. The miles ahead, space the vehicle occupies, and days available for collection are more useful. Those details help explain why two owners shipping similar cars can receive different estimates. There is no universal formula that turns six figures…
It's easy to overlook small car problems, especially if your car still runs fine. However, a minor issue can quickly become a major repair if you leave it alone. For example, a tiny crack in the windshield can spread, worn brake pads can damage other parts, and even a small…
Opel sales are up 168% year-on-year in Luxembourg in August. 3,103 new cars found a buyer in Luxembourg in August, a 5.5% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally is now up 3.8% to 33,966. BMW (+9.1%) signs a 4th consecutive win at 12.8% share, but this is not enough to topple…