Best Selling Cars Blog

MAY 18, 2025

The VinFast VF 5 is the most popular vehicle at home in April. According to local manufacturers association VAMA and Hyundai, the Vietnamese new vehicle market is up 19% year-on-year in April to 34,055. The year-to-date tally is up 21.5% to 117,768. This month once again we have access to exclusive figures for local carmaker VinFast, leading to an April volume at 43,643 and a YTD tally at 162,459.

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AutoDealer Today

MAY 19, 2025

New annual observance intended to recognize retailers impact on overall industry, communities.

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Carscoops

MAY 18, 2025

A viral video shows a Volvo EX90’s lidar system ruining the smartphone filming it. The lidar’s laser fried some of the individual pixels in the camera’s CMOS sensor. Human eyes are safe with the lidar laser, which pulses to measure distances. It’s only natural in these social media-obsessed times that you want to show off your new car to the world by grabbing some photos and video footage of it.

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Women Automotive Network

MAY 18, 2025

In a sector where representation still has a long way to go, voices like Victoria Gabriels are paving the way for real, lasting change. As one of the 1% of Black female leaders in the UK automotive industry, Victoria brings not only years of experience but also a clear commitment to lifting others as she rises. From championing diversity in leadership to mentoring the next generation, her journey is one of bold moves, resilience, and unapologetic authenticity.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MAY 19, 2025

1936 Skoda Popular “Monte Carlo” May 2025 update: Now with 1932-1937 brands data May 2020 update: Now with 15 years of uninterrupted All-brands and All-models annual data from 2005 onwards (12 updated articles). Historical Data as far as 1932 is available for Czechoslovakia, split between Czech Republic and Slovakia from 1993 onwards. Tatra was the best-selling brand in the country in 1932 and 1935-1936 with Praga taking the lead in 1933-1934.

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AutoDealer Today

MAY 19, 2025

Trade tariffs slow activity, but they are expected to actually boost dealership profits this year, according to Kerrigans Blue Sky Report.

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Carscoops

MAY 19, 2025

Toyota is recalling around 443,000 Tundra pickups due to a problem with their reverse lights. Moisture can get into the light units on 2022-25 trucks and prevent them from working correctly. Dealers will replace both lights starting in July, plus fix the wiring harness if found to be corroded. Toyota has a solid reputation for building reliable cars, trucks and SUVs, but even its tough Tundra pickup isn’t immune to the odd quality gremlin.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MAY 18, 2025

The Kia K3 is the best-selling vehicle in Colombia year-to-date. New vehicle sales in Colombia advance 13.8% year-on-year in April to 17,430 units, leading to a year-to-date volume up 20.4% to 67,304. Kia (+29%) overtakes Renault (+19.7%) for just two units but remains #2 year-to-date. Mazda (+48.2%) surges ahead and gains two spots on last month to end up on the third step of the podium.

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Torque Report

MAY 19, 2025

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) hits a sweet spot for drivers who want the benefits of electric driving without the limitations of a fully electric vehicle. With its updated styling, refined tech, and hybrid powertrain, the 2025 Tucson PHEV offers a perfect blend of performance, efficiency, and practicality. Under the hood, the Tucson Plug-In Hybrid is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor and a 13.8-kWh battery.

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Carscoops

MAY 19, 2025

The best-selling luxury brand in China last year was homegrown Aito. Aito is owned by Seres Group and backed by smartphone firm Huawei. BMW sold 145k luxury cars in China in ’24 to Benz’s 127k, Aito’s 151k. It’s no secret that Western brands are having a tough time in China after making bank for years. Sales are falling as buyers turn to domestic brands that are gaining ground fast and in some instances overtaking legacy automakers.

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Motor 1

MAY 19, 2025

Toyota owns stakes in Subaru, Mazda, and Suzuki.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MAY 19, 2025

The Peugeot 2008 is the best-selling vehicle in Greece so far this year. It’s a second consecutive positive month for the Greek new car market at a solid +9% year-on-year in April to 14,649 units. Due to a difficult start of the year, the YTD tally remains in negative for now at -4.5% to 47,845. Toyota (-14.5%) can’t benefit from the market growth but still remain in the brands lead by far at 14.8% share.

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Torque Report

MAY 19, 2025

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is about to make its debut, since Toyota has announced that it will reveal the new RAV4 on the evening of May 20th – tomorrow. Tuesday night Toyota will pull the covers off the country’s best selling SUV. To get us ready for the debut, Toyota has released three teaser photos of the 2026 RAV4. One gives us a pretty good look at its rear with its more stylish taillights, while the other two give us a look at the front of the new RAV4.

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Carscoops

MAY 19, 2025

Killa Conversions swapped the Ranger’s V6 for a supercharged V8 from a Mustang. A beefier 10-speed automatic transmission is also included to handle the added power. The modified Ranger Raptor costs around AU$190K, a hefty price for a mid-sized pickup. Most would agree that Ford did a fine job with the Ranger Raptor. Packing a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6, it not only sounds good, but delivers up to 405 hp and can hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in less than 6 seconds, keeping up with a ho

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Motor 1

MAY 19, 2025

Sales are down globally, and tariffs could hurt the brand's two most important models in America, a crucial market for the brand.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MAY 19, 2025

The Renault Arkana is the 2nd best-selling vehicle in Cyprus in April. According toour local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT , the Cypriot new car market collapses -31.8% year-on-year in April to just 1,096 units. As a reminder, April 2024 was up 105.4% on the year prior. The year-to-date tally is now down -8.7% to 5,546. Kia (-48.5%) keeps the lead of the brands charts despite imploding year-on-year.

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Torque Report

MAY 19, 2025

Infiniti has unveiled the updated 2026 QX60 SUV, which gets a new face, a new audio system and more standard features. There’s also a new Sport trim level. At the front, the 2026 QX60 gets a bolder face that borrows some styling cues from the QX80 SUV. There’s a new grille with an illuminated Infiniti emblem, a restyled lower bumper and new daytime running lights.

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Carscoops

MAY 17, 2025

The plaintiffs originally sought a full replacement of all defective automatic transmissions. Nissan will reimburse customers for qualifying repairs made outside the warranty period. A fairness hearing has been scheduled for July 18 before the settlement is approved. A class action lawsuit against Nissan claiming defective CVTs in certain models has reached a settlement after more than two years of legal back-and-forth.

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Autocar

MAY 19, 2025

High-riding electric GT will use advanced tech to take on Lotus Eletre and Porsche Cayenne EVs Mercedes-AMG is ramping up testing of its answer to the Lotus Eletre and Porsche Cayenne Electric as it primes its saloon counterpart for a debutin the coming weeks. Currently known as the electric GT SUV (a name thatcould be carried into production),the super-SUVis set to reach UK forecourts in 2027.

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Auto Express

MAY 19, 2025

Self-driving car tech developments continue apace, but the first UK unmanned trials have been pushed back

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Motor 1

MAY 19, 2025

Elon Musk said Tesla needed turned-in cars for a "Robotaxi" fleet that has yet to materialize. So Tesla sold the inventory at inflated prices.

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Carscoops

MAY 19, 2025

Infiniti has unveiled the facelifted QX60, which features revised styling and new equipment. The mid-size crossover sports a more assertive front end as well as a cleaner rear end. Buyers will find a host of upgrades, including Google integration and ProPILOT Assist 2.1. Infiniti has seen brighter days, but it’s embarking on a radical transformation that will see the luxury brand enter new segments and offer fresh products.

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Shawn Ryder

MAY 19, 2025

When it comes to mascots, the conversation can evoke a mixture of nostalgia, humor, and admiration. From the beloved characters representing schools and teams to those that have become iconic symbols of brands, mascots play a unique role in shaping our memories and experiences. In this blog post, we’ll delve deeper into the world of mascots, discuss some of the most popular and endearing mascots, and explore how they resonate with both fans and consumers alike.

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Drive.com

MAY 17, 2025

The latest electric and range-extender hybrid utes are “insufficient” for hardcore off-roading and “prone to overheating under extended use,” a top Chinese GWM executive claims. GWM has hit out at electric utes and “decoupled hybrid” models closer in philosophy to a BYD Shark 6 which it says have “significant issues” with tasks more demanding than “daily commuting” and light loads.

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Motor 1

MAY 19, 2025

The Twisted TBug is an off-road Volkswagen Beetle made modern, with usable tech and real power.

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Carscoops

MAY 19, 2025

Finished in Nero Pegaso, this Lamborghini Murcielago has only 9,000 miles on the clock. The mid-engined supercar rocks Lambo’s 6.2-liter naturally-aspirated V12 with 572 hp. Originally, this Murcielago had a sticker price of $281,100, or $490,000 in today’s money. The manual transmission is enjoying a bit of a resurgence now, thanks in part to limited-edition hypercars like the Koenigsegg CC850, Pagani Utopia, Hennessey Venom F5, and the Gordon Murray T.50 and T.33, among others.

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Shawn Ryder

MAY 19, 2025

In the picturesque community of Mount Vernon, Oregon, car dealerships face unique challenges and opportunities as they navigate a competitive market. With the rise of digital marketing, local dealerships now have the chance to transform their online presence and reach potential customers more effectively than ever before. At Shawn Ryder Digital, we specialize in helping car dealerships across Mount Vernon and throughout Grant County thrive in the digital era by utilizing innovative digital strat

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Shawn Ryder

MAY 19, 2025

Redfield, South Dakota, a small yet vibrant community, presents unique opportunities for car dealerships looking to enhance their presence in todays digital landscape. With an ever-increasing reliance on online platforms for information and shopping, it is essential for dealerships in Redfield and the surrounding regions to adopt innovative digital marketing strategies.

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Motor 1

MAY 19, 2025

With Villa d'Este right around the corner, a new concept from BMW is all but guaranteed. This one looks extremely cool.

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Carscoops

MAY 19, 2025

A unique Toyota MR2 with GT86 styling is now available for sale in Japan. The mid-engined roadster model features a fully redesigned exterior. It retains the 1.8-liter engine and gains a performance suspension upgrade. While everyone’s obsessively waiting for Toyota to finally bring back the MR2 with that new turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, someone in Japan is out there driving a bizarre mid-engine Toyota GT86 roadster.

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Shawn Ryder

MAY 17, 2025

If you run an AI -based website builder platform, you’re likely already aware of the importance of generating traffic to your site. More visitors mean more potential customers, more leads, and ultimately, more conversions. However, increasing traffic isnt just about using SEO tactics or advertising arbitrarily; it requires a well-orchestrated strategy that resonates with your target audience.

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Shawn Ryder

MAY 19, 2025

In the quaint town of Logansport, Louisiana, where community spirit thrives and the rolling landscapes create a serene backdrop, local car dealerships have the opportunity to harness the power of digital marketing. With the automotive market experiencing rapid evolution, leveraging digital strategies can significantly enhance your dealership’s visibility and profitability.

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Motor Trader

MAY 19, 2025

GTG Training will provide HGV apprenticeship training for Renault Trucks. The HGV Technician Apprenticeship will combine training from GTGs expert trainers in Renault Trucks newly-opened training centre in Leicester with practical on-site training. Mandla Ndhlovu, technical academy manager for Renault Trucks UK and Ireland, said: From the initial tender for our apprentice programme, it was an easy decision to have GTG Training as our new apprentice training provider.

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Carscoops

MAY 19, 2025

A yet-unnamed BMW concept made its first appearance on shadowy teasers. The model looks like a Shooting Brake version of the limited-production Skytop. It is expected to debut this weekend at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. BMW is teasing a mysterious new concept car , and if you squint just right, it looks like it could be a Shooting Brake version of last year’s production-intent Skytop study.

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Shawn Ryder

MAY 19, 2025

Goldfield, Nevada, is more than just a charming little town with a storied past; its part of a growing automotive market that holds significant potential for car dealerships looking to expand their reach through digital marketing. In this article, well explore how car dealerships in Goldfield and the wider Esmeralda County can leverage digital marketing strategies to stand out in a competitive landscape, ultimately driving more sales and improving customer engagement.

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Motor 1

MAY 19, 2025

The company could finally ditch its ID moniker for something more recognizable.

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Selly Automotive

MAY 19, 2025

In 2025 used-car retailers compete in an environment where inventory turns faster, profit margins tighten, and shoppers swipe between brands the moment a response lags. That pressure explains why the phrase automotive CRM is now searched more than ever; dealers know that the store that answers first usually wins the deal. A modern car-sales CRM is no longer a digital Rolodex: it is the command center that captures every lead, nurtures every conversation, and records every deal, whether prospects

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