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Serbia March 2025: Skoda places four models in Top 6, Fabia #1

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Skoda Fabia is the most popular vehicle in Serbia in March. Based on data shared with us by our Central European partner CE Auto , the Serbian new car market edges down -5.3% year-on-year in March to3,042 units. This leads to a Q1 volume off -6% to 6,960. The Skoda Fabia (+39.4%) surges from outside the February Top 10 directly into pole position and advances to #3 year-to-date, a ranking it also held over the Full Year 2024.

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Toyota’s Hydrogen Trucks Are Coming For Diesel And They Are Not Slowing Down

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Toyota will deploy hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks to support its parts center. A new hydrogen fueling station will be built with Air Liquide and Iwatani in California. The Gen 3 hydrogen powertrain promises 2x durability and improved fuel efficiency by 1.2x. Hydrogen fuel cell-powered cars have not taken off the way Toyota would have liked, but that doesn’t mean the automotive juggernaut doesn’t see a future in the technology.

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Bulgaria March 2025: Renault Clio distant leader, KGM Tivoli in Top 10

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Renault Clio is the best-selling vehicle in Bulgaria in March. Thanks to CE Auto and after one year of absence, Bulgaria is back on BSCB with a Top 10 models. 4,674 new cars found a buyer in March and 12,825 over Q1. The Renault Clio is a distant leader this month with 7.2% share, ahead of the Toyota Corolla at 4.7% – the leader year-to-date.

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Nissan’s New $16K Electric Sedan Is Maxima-Sized And Maximum Cheap

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The new Nissan N7 is offered with 58 kWh and 73 kWh battery packs. The electric sedan has a driving range between 510 km and 635 km. Flagship models pump out 268 hp through a single electric motor. Just when it seemed like Nissan might spend the next decade quietly refining CVTs and adding fake engine noise to its hybrids, it dropped a surprise. Last week, Nissan proved to the world it can make a compelling electric sedan, unveiling the N7 at the Shanghai Auto Show.

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Albania March 2025: BYD Seagull and Song Plus on top

Best Selling Cars Blog

The BYD Seagull holds 10.9% of the Albanian market over Q1. Thanks to CE Auto , today we can share with you exclusive data for Albania. This is the first time we publish any official data for this country which will be a monthly update from now on. 421 new cars found a buyer in March and 1,301 over Q1. There are many surprises in the models ranking for the month.

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New Electric Isuzu Pickup Is Coming To Teach Diesels A Lesson

Carscoops

The electric version of the Isuzu D-Max delivers 188 hp from dual electric motors. Powered by a 66.9 kWh battery, the electric truck claims 163 miles of WLTP range. Pre-orders for the D-Max EV begin in late 2025, with deliveries starting March 2026. Isuzu is stepping into the electric pickup game with a familiar face and a new heart. The company has officially unveiled the production version of its fully electric D-Max pickup, which is set to hit European roads in 2026.

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Bosnia & Herzegovina March 2025: Skoda Octavia #1, Hyundai Tucson surges

Best Selling Cars Blog

Hyundai Tucson sales are up 51.5% year-on-year in March. According to our local partner CE Auto , new car sales in Bosnia & Herzegovina have a bad month in March at -18.4% year-on-year to 848 units, sending the Q1 tally off -11.1% to 2,445. The Skoda Octavia (-6.8%) remains the runaway leader with 8.1% share vs. 5.9% for the Hyundai Tucson, surging at +51.5%.

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Moldova March 2025: Skoda Kodiaq and Kia Sportage upset Dacia Duster

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Skoda Kodiaq is the best-selling car in Moldova in March. Data by our Central European partner CE Auto shows a Moldovan market off -6.2% year-on-year to 705 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 2.9% to 1,951. This month the Skoda Kodiaq (+290.9%) and Kia Sportage (+13.5%) upset the traditional leader, the Dacia Duster (-67.1%) relegated to third place.

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BMW to reveal future of reinvented Alpina brand in 2026

Autocar

Renowned German outfit, now part of BMW Group and with its own designer, is poised for new era BMW will reveal the future of the Alpina next year, as it officially takes ownership of the 60-year-old performance brand and installs a dedicated designer, previously of Polestar , at the helm. Munich announced it had acquired Buchloe-based Alpina from its founders, the Bovensiepen family, in 2022, but the firm will continue to operate at arms length through 2025, having recently launched the B8 GT su

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North Macedonia March 2025: Skoda Octavia lodges first win in 2.5 years

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Skoda Octavia is the most popular vehicle in North Macedonia in March. Our local partner CE Auto has the North Macedonian new car market off a devastating -27.4% year-on-year in March to 538 units. This way, the Q1 volume is now down -8.5% to 1,566. The Skoda Octavia (-12.1%) snaps the top spot for the first time since September 2022 and still ranks #2 year-to-date as it did over the Full Year 2024.

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Slate’s CEO Says Forget Giant Screens, Driving Should Be Fun Again

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Slate wants to revive old-school driving fun with an affordable, no-frills electric pickup. CEO Barman aims to deliver simple, modular EVs instead of flashy, tech-heavy vehicles. She’s just told the world why she thinks Slate will be different from every other brand. As the EV world continues its game of musical chairs, one startup company thinks it has found a different way to stay standing when the music stops.

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New Aston Martin DBX S outpunches Purosangue with 717bhp

Autocar

New DBX is one of the most powerful pure-ICE SUVs on the market Aston Martin has launched a faster and lighter flagship S variant of the DBX SUV , cranking the power to 717bhp to make it the most powerful non-electrified SUV on the market. Although the British company has used the S badge for a range of high-performance specials, starting with the Vanquish S in 2004, this is the first time it has been applied to its best-selling SUV.

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Cybertruck Owner’s Nazi Salutes Destroy His Business Overnight After Brutal Yelp Firestorm

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A Cybertruck owner performed Nazi salutes and allegedly hurled slurs in public. The Tesla owner’s business was quickly bombarded with negative Yelp reviews. The owner apologized and promised to support anti-hate groups going forward. These days, just about everyone walking around has a recording device sitting in their pocket. That means just about anything we do in public has the potential to be filmed and posted online for the world to see.

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5-Star Reviews Are Great, Feedback Is BETTER

AutoSuccessOnline

Online reviews have become a necessity in the automotive industry. From displaying the trust the community has for you to boosting search engine rankings, having a strong online reputation should be at the forefront of every business owners mind. But there is one problem: Reviews only tell you what customers think after theyve made up their mind. By the time that one-star rant hits your Google profile, the damage is done and its permanent.

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Junior Kicked Alfa’s Tonale So Hard It’s Getting A Facelift To Recover

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In 2024, Alfa Romeo built 82,000 examples of the Tonale and recently broke the 100,000-unit mark. It has managed to shift a mere 5,000 in Europe in Q1 2025, though, which is definitely a sharp drop. Currently, the Junior outsells the Tonale, but Alfa is planning another revamp at the end of the year. Alfa Romeo has been fighting an uphill battle to reclaim its old swagger, and the Tonale was supposed to be the crossover that finally turned the tide.

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2025 MG S5 EV: New ZS EV replacement becomes Australia’s cheapest electric SUV

CarExpert

MG has confirmed local pricing for its new S5 EV small electric SUV, positioning the replacement for the ZS EV as the cheapest battery-electric SUV now available in the country. Hot on the heels of the second-generation MG ZS , which was released in hybrid and petrol forms in recent months, the new S5 EV will launch from $40,490 drive-away for the base Excite with a 49kWh battery, making it the most affordable vehicle of its kind (after on-road costs) ahead of the ultra-compact Hyundai Inster an

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GM Recalls Over 721,000 Trucks and SUVs After Engine Issues Raise Safety Concerns

Automotive Addicts

General Motors is facing another major recall, this time pulling back more than 721,000 trucks and SUVs globally due to a serious engine issue that could lead to a sudden loss of power and heighten the risk of crashes. The announcement came Tuesday, putting a spotlight once again on the challenges automakers face with quality control amid growing production demands.

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Iraq Q1 2025: Kia places three models in Top 4, Hilux #1

Best Selling Cars Blog

Kia Sportage sales are up 121.1% year-on-year. Excellent start of the year for the Iraqi new vehicle market with sales up 17.1% over Q1 to 44,621. Kia (+25.9%) reclaims the brands top spot off Toyota (-9.3%) which was #1 over Q1 2024. MG (+68%) advances to #3 ahead of Nissan (+309.9%!

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Do You Have the Right Wealth-Building Plan to Navigate Tariff-Driven Uncertainty?

Dealer World

Todays current economic climate has forced auto dealers to buckle in for a wild, unpredictable ride with their car shoppers. Auto dealers face new, unprecedented challenges that demand a strategic approach to wealth-building and F&I portfolio management. The Presidential tariffs are expected to cause manufacturers to raise vehicle & parts prices, which will inevitably put more affordability pressure on car shoppers and consumers.

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Syria Q1 2025: Hyundai H100 sole seller

Best Selling Cars Blog

Hyundai H100 The Syrian new car market remains completely annihilated with just 103 sales over Q1. This is better than the 29 sales of Q1 2024 but still a dismal result. Hyundai is the only manufacturer still present in the country and the H100 leads the way with 97.1% share.

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This Miata’s Smiling Because It’s Hiding Something Big

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Someone is selling a V8-powered Mazda MX-5 Miata at auction, and it looks attractive. Beyond the engine, it possesses several desirable options and evidently has low mileage. At the same time, it has a few notable issues that will require sorting for the next owner. If there’s ever been a consistent gripe about the Mazda MX-5 , it’s that the roadster needs more power.

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Ferrari 296 Speciale revealed with 868bhp and radical aero set-up

Autocar

New 296 "very close" to the limit of what a RWD Ferrari is capable of The new Ferrari 296 Speciale is billed as the most fun to drive, emotionally charged car the marque has built yet, withits 868bhp claimed to be very close to the limit of what a rear-wheel-drive car can offer. Priced from 407,000 (349,000) in Italy and offered in both coup and spider forms, it packs 49bhp more than the 296 GTB , has 20% more downforce and is 60kg lighter.

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Bahrain Q1 2025: Toyota Land Cruiser leads the way, Jetour T2 up to #4

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Jetour T2 is up to 4th place in Bahrain over Q1. Bahrain new vehicle sales increase 12.2% year-on-year over Q1 to 9,142. Toyota (-10%) remains the faraway leader but sees its market share slide from 34.8% last year to 27.9%. Nissan (-5.3%) is also in a bit of trouble at 8.1% share vs. 9.

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Anyone marketing for school supplies? Other children products?

Shawn Ryder

In an increasingly digital world, marketing school supplies and other childrens products presents unique challenges and opportunities for businesses. As parents and guardians become more tech-savvy, understanding their purchasing habits and preferences is vital for any marketing strategy. This article will explore essential marketing strategies specifically for the school supplies and childrens products market, leveraging digital tools to connect with your audience more effectively.

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Tesla tops list of used cars showing price drops against market’s upward trend

Auto Remarketing

Used car prices are rising. For most used cars, anyway. A study by iSeeCars found 20 models that have shown significant price decreases over the past 12 months, led by the Tesla Model S. The analysis of the retail prices of 1.4 million used cars showed the Model S one of four Teslas on the list lost an average of 17.2% of its value from March 2024 to March 2025, topping the Porsche Taycan (15.1%), Ford Explorer Hybrid (14.1%), BMW 5 Series hybrid (13.9%) and Teslas Model Y (13.1%) for the most

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Where do you share product updates?

Shawn Ryder

In today’s fast-paced automotive world, staying connected with customers through product updates is crucial for any dealership’s success. Keeping your audience informed promotes transparency, builds trust, and ultimately drives sales. In this blog post, we will explore various strategies for sharing product updates effectively across multiple platforms.

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Renault could take on ID Buzz with Espace-style electric MPV

Autocar

New Trafic E-Tech is smallest of three new electric vans revealed by Renault Renaults van-making arm is evaluating an Espace-style people carrier based on new Trafic E-Tech van Renault is considering an electric MPV to rival the Volkswagen ID Buzz and it could reprise the radical seating arrangement from the Mk1 Espace. Unwrapping the new Trafic E-Tech electric van alongside the closely related Goelette and Estafette (below)at The Commercial Vehicle show in Birmingham, Renault vandesign chief Y

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What probably is the most overrated trend in digital marketing right now?

Shawn Ryder

The digital marketing landscape is perpetually evolving, laden with trends that promise to revolutionize engagement, visibility, and, ultimately, sales. However, not every trend lives up to the hype, and some become overrated, taking the focus away from strategies that genuinely drive results. In this post, we will explore what probably is the most overrated trend in digital marketing right now, delving into specific criticisms, potential pitfalls, and viable alternatives to help automotive deal

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Global Automakers of Canada to host mental health event on May 13

Canadian Auto Dealer

The Global Automakers of Canada (GAC) will host an event on mental health awareness for automotive industry players on Tuesday, May 13, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. EDT. On the Road to Resilience: Mental Health Awareness for Automotive Professionals will be held in-person at Dentons in Toronto and it will be live-streamed. The event will feature a moderated panel of three speakers who will share their personal mental health journeys.

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Is moving to NYC worth it?

Shawn Ryder

Moving to New York City (NYC) is a monumental decision that many contemplate at various stages in their lives. Known as “The Big Apple,” NYC captures the hearts of millions with its vibrant culture, endless opportunities, and unique lifestyle. However, just like any major life change, relocating to this bustling metropolis comes with its own set of pros and cons that individuals must weigh carefully.

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Penske Automotive Group Donation Supports Veterans with $1.13M

AutoSuccessOnline

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) announced a Penske Automotive Group donation of $1.13 million. Penske Automotive Group made the donation, including contributions from customers, partners and employees. The company matched these contributions. The donation will help veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases, like MS and ALS. It will help them receive benefits, health care and meaningful careers.

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Your Local Dealership Marketing Solution in Jamul, California

Shawn Ryder

In the vibrant community of Jamul, California, where the serene beauty of nature meets suburban living, car dealerships face unique challenges and opportunities. Given the proximity to major urban areas like San Diego, local dealers can leverage digital marketing to carve out a competitive edge. As the automotive landscape evolves, being equipped with effective digital tools and strategies has never been more vital for dealers in this locale.

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I finally have the Miami Blue G80 M3 I’ve always wanted

Machines with Souls

What could be better than a Miami Blue G80 M3? How about more Miami. I enlist the help of J&B to help me achieve the look I've always wanted. The post I finally have the Miami Blue G80 M3 I’ve always wanted appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Your Local Dealership Marketing Solution in Rogersville, Tennessee

Shawn Ryder

In the scenic town of Rogersville, Tennessee, automotive dealerships are tapping into the vast potential of digital marketing to enhance their visibility, attract more customers, and boost sales. With the rise of local digital consumption, the strategic use of online marketing can significantly impact a dealership’s capability to connect with their community.

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Essential Strategies for Mastering SEO

DealerOn

We all know car buyers begin their journey online, and the great majority of that traffic begins on a search engine. If your dealership isnt optimized for local search, youre missing out on valuable leads. Optimizing on-site and off-site SEO is a task that dealers need to take on in partnership with website and SEO Providers. Here are the best. The post Essential Strategies for Mastering SEO appeared first on DealerOn.

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Your Local Dealership Marketing Solution in Elsberry, Missouri

Shawn Ryder

In the evolving landscape of the automotive industry, digital marketing holds unprecedented power, especially for car dealerships in Elsberry, Missouri. With its quaint charm and burgeoning community, Elsberry presents a unique opportunity for dealerships to leverage innovative strategies that not only attract local customers but also foster long-term relationships.

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Join Pro-Cut Live Training Sessions Every Thursday

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Service providers looking to use their Pro-Cut on-car brake lathes can join Pro-Cut live training sessions. These sessions take place every Thursday at 2:00 p.m. ET. Geoff Womer, vice president of product and marketing for Pro-Cut, hosts the live sessions. Overview of Level 1 Class In this Level 1 class, Womer uses the Pro-Cut X15 on-car brake lathe.