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

Carscoops

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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Forget The C9, This Corvette Concept Reclaims Retro Glory

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The Corvette Stingray Homage concept was created by designer Maitreya Dhanak. Dhanak works as visualization designer for Mercedes-Benz in Mumbai, India. His free-time project envisions the Stingray as a V8-powered GT with retro looks. The Corvette has earned its place as one of the most iconic sports cars to ever come out of the States, inspiring countless designers worldwide.

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AI in Automotive: Leveraging Human Insight to Lead with Purpose

Women Automotive Network

As AI continues to shape the future of the automotive industry, Dr. Charlene Wu is helping ensure that people remain at the centre of innovation. A behavioural scientist and Vice President of Human-Centered AI at the Toyota Research Institute, Dr. Wu brings a unique perspective on how diverse expertise can drive meaningful impact in emerging technologies.

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New Mercedes-Benz VLS to be ultra-luxurious ‘S-Class van’

Autocar

Design boss Gordon Wagener says striking new concept shows how MPV will become first-class limousine The next-generation Mercedes-Benz V-Class will gain an ultra-luxurious range-topper badged VLS, which will provide the same level of luxury as the S-Class limousine in a much more spacious cabin. As previewed by the radical new Vision V-Class concept at the Shanghai motor show , this new top-class MPV will be designed to provide luxury car buyers with a true penthouse-style third space, according

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Renault Australia reopens orders for exclusive EV with eye-watering price

CarExpert

Renault Australia has confirmed the first 500 examples of the wild new 5 Turbo 3E electric hot hatch sold out within the first 48 hours, and that it’s therefore about to open orders for the next 500 examples. Orders for the second allocation opened at 5:00pm AEST today (April 28). Renault will produce just 1980 examples in total of the 5 Turbo 3E globally, commemorating the launch year of the original 5 Turbo.

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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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Radical new BMW 1 Series due with EV power in 2028

Autocar

BMW says its smallest car has a very important role to play as it moves into the Neue Klasse era The BMW 1 Series will return for a radically reinvented fourth generation within the next three years, as the German brand goes against its rivals in committing to its entry-level model. As Mercedes-Benz prepares to retire the A-Class for good at the end of its current generationand Audi winds down production of the A1 and Q2 , BMW says its smallest car remains an important part of its model rangeand

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2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Review: A Modern and Rugged Hybrid Off-Roader

Torque Report

The 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro builds on the bold redesign introduced last year, refining what was already one of the most capable and rugged midsize trucks on the market. With its aggressive styling, trail-focused upgrades, and advanced tech, the TRD Pro continues to push the envelope for off-road performance. Under the hood, the Tacoma TRD Pro is powered by a potent 2.4-liter turbocharged hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain, replacing the outgoing V6 with a combination of power and efficiency thats

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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 Cancels Altima And Maxima EV Sedan Plans To Focus on SUVs

Carscoops

Nissan cancels electric sedans and crossovers in response to shrinking sedan market. Instead, the company plans to introduce a new electric SUV with a rugged design. Upcoming Nissan EVs will use a new platform with upgraded motors and faster charging. In May of last year, it was reported that Nissan had hit the pause button on two electric sedans that were originally set to be built in the United States.

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Omoda and Jaecoo target UK with new electric and hybrid models

Motor Trader

Omoda and Jaecoo is expanding in the UK with the launch of all electric and hybrid models. The Chinese carmaker showed their New Energy Vehicle (NEV) line up, the Jaecoo 5 BEV and Omoda 7 Super Hybrid System (SHS) at the Shanghai Motor Show. For the UK market, the Omoda 9 SHS will be with customers in June of this year while the Omoda7 and Jaecoo 5 are expected to be delivered in August.

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Inside Cosworth: how Brit firm is keeping the screaming V12 alive

Autocar

Commerical director Chris Willoughby shows us around the Cosworth factory. The company faded from popular view for a while but is now back at the forefront, designing soul-stirring engines Features such as this so often open with a somewhat clichd remark about the incongruousness of the drab surroundings from which the renowned company under the spotlight operates.

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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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Shanghai Auto Show 2025: the domestic brands

Best Selling Cars Blog

After looking at the notable foreigners at the Shanghai Auto Show, it’s now time for the domestic brands. We’ll look at the 3 most impressive Chinese carmakers in a separate post. What would have been previously considered as secondary brands are now commanding the biggest footprint in the Show. For example, Zeekr had a larger stand than parent company Geely, and Hongqi played with the big boys such as BYD in terms of showroom surface.

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New Alfa Romeo Stelvio Leaks Out Giving Off Strong Mandalorian Vibes

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A camouflaged prototype of the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio was also spotted ahead of its debut. The SUV appears to have a sportier stance, split LED headlights and three-spoke alloy wheels. The Stelvio will ride on the STLA Large platform, and will be available in EV and hybrid forms. Update: Alfa Romeo’s design department is not exactly known for playing it safe, and judging by these latest images, they have no plans to start now.

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GWM’s EV brand could launch hybrids and finally bring out an SUV

CarExpert

Great Wall Motors Ora brand which sells just one model in Australia, the GWM Ora electric hatch has only ever offered battery-electric vehicles (EVs), but its weighing a change. However, the company isnt looking at straying too far from Oras mission statement in the process. After the studying of how consumers use [EVs], its mainly daily city driving.

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Leapmotor B10: £30k, 260-mile Ford Explorer rival driven

Autocar

Stellantis-backed Chinese brand's third Europe-bound EV is a keenly priced compact crossover Leapmotor is growing rapidly both in its home market and abroad, becoming the world's 11th most popular electric car manufacturer last yearand aiming to surge into the top five by the end of the decade. Key to that ambitious plan is an expanded line-up that will disrupt a number of core segments.

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BLOG Using customer data to drive long-term profits for dealers

Motor Trader

In the complex journey of buying a car, knowing your customers coffee order might seem trivial, but it reflects a deeper truth: building meaningful relationships starts with understanding people. And understanding begins with data. In a market where margins are tight and loyalty can be short-lived, UK car dealers are rethinking how they use data, not just as a performance metric, but as a strategic asset.

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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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Stellantis’ Solid-State Battery With 18-Minute Fast Charging Is Almost Ready

Carscoops

Stellantis and Factorial have successfully validated automotive-sized solid-state battery cells. They have a 375 Wh/kg energy density and can go from a 15% to 90% charge in 18 minutes. Dodge Charger Daytona prototypes with solid-state batteries are coming by 2026. Last fall, Stellantis and Factorial announced plans to put solid-state batteries into a fleet of Dodge Charger Daytonas by 2026.

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2026 Honda CR-V gets improved tech and the rugged TrailSport trim

Torque Report

The Honda CR-V is Honda’s best selling model, now that buyers prefer SUVs instead of sedans. Given its importance in the lineup, Honda has unveiled some updates to the 2025 CR-V, which should make it even more appealing. The big news is the addition of the TrailSport trim level for the CR-V. The Honda Pilot and Passport are also available in the more rugged trim level, so Honda has added a few goodies to the CR-V TrailSport to make it more capable.

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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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New 2025 MG Cyberster variant sneaks in under $100,000

Drive.com

A cheaper MG Cyberster is now available in Australia, boasting much of the same equipment as its dual-motor stablemate. A new, more affordable MG Cyberster variant has been added to the electric sports car range in Australia, taking the model below the $100,000 barrier for the first time. The brand-new, single-motor 77kWh RWD variant joins the existing MG Cyberster 77kWh AWD, and features similar levels of equipment, though it comes at a $15,100 discount.

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Shanghai Auto Show 2025: the foreign brands

Best Selling Cars Blog

As is the case every year BSCB had the opportunity to visit the China Auto Show, in Shanghai for 2025. Thanks to the help of industry superstar Felipe Munoz I was able to visit the Show for the press day. This is the biggest Auto Show in the world, hosted in the largest Exhibition Center in the world, as it should be. For the untrained eye, meaning those not following the Chinese automotive industry closely, the Show can be overwhelming with an array of local brands the general Western public wo

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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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Employee Turnover

Dealer World

Employee annual turnover in the car business is staggering and remains close to 50% According to NADA's 2021 Dealer Workforce Studydealerships average 46%turnover annually and have amedian tenure for employees of just over three years (That is about double the national average for most industries). Obviously, employee turnover can lead to significant financial losses for dealerships not only in bottom line results but costs to rehire.

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Britain vs the world: when Super Tourers took over

Autocar

In the 1990s, national champions from abroad and ex-F1 racers would compete in the BTCC New rules formulated by the BTCC for 1991 took the racing series to new heights and attracted global attention The British motorsport landscape had never seen anything likethe boom time ofthe British TouringCar Championship through the 1990s. International drivers and manufacturer-backed programmes flocked to the UK tobattle it out for what had become the most prestigious tin-top series on the planet.

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Chery Australia passes on Himla ute, plans larger BYD Shark 6-rivalling PHEV

CarExpert

The Chery Himla ute revealed at this month’s Shanghai motor show wont be sold here, and instead Chery Australia will release a larger plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute directly aimed at the popular BYD Shark 6. Now in development ahead of its global launch next year, the as-yet-unnamed new Chery ute is claimed to be more suitable for Australia one of many right-hand drive markets in which it will be sold.

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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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Buyers Beware These Used Cars Are Depreciating Faster Than You Think

Carscoops

Tesla Model S leads used car depreciation with a 17.2 percent annual value loss. Ford Explorer, BMW 5-Series, and Maserati Levante also suffered steep declines. Porsche Taycan owners lost an average of $13,422 over the past twelve months. It is no secret that car values have been riding a rollercoaster lately, but some models have taken a particularly rough plunge.

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Consumer Rights Act 2015: Used Cars Dealer Liability Explained

Car Examer

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 , anyone buying a used car from a business seller whether it’s a dealership, trader, or garage benefits from significant legal protections, even if no “warranty” is offered separately. Here’s what it means in plain legal terms: Book inspection 1. Does the Seller Have to Provide a Warranty?

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Volvo V90

Autocar

Plush, PHEV-only Swedish estate sticks by its tried-and-trusted morals against a tidal wave of SUVs It might be hard to tell in the age of the SUV, but the estate caris still an important part of many a manufacturer's line-up - and the Volvo V90 is no exception.It was given a stay of execution in the middle of 2024 following an unexpected spike in customer demand for the bodystyle, giving Volvo customers the choice beyond SUVs and the market a cause for celebration.Since then, it has been taking

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Leapmotor could offer an electric ute too

CarExpert

The Leapmotor brand may have only been launched in Australia in recent months, but despite arriving here with just one model, it hasn’t ruled out the possibility of developing a ute to compete in one of Australia’s most popular auto market segments. Leapmotor, operating here through a joint venture with auto conglomerate Stellantis, is the only Chinese brand in Australia yet to confirm concrete plans for a ute even Chery has previously said it wants to introduce a ute , and has show

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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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Seres 5 Crushes Tesla Model Y In Comfort But Loses The Battle Where It Counts

Carscoops

If you have been paying even half-attention to the electric vehicle scene lately, you know that competition is heating up fast, with new challengers trying to swipe the crown from established players. We recently spent time behind the wheel of the Seres 5, a fully electric SUV from China with premium aspirations. However, besides the main review, we wanted to see how well it stacks up against its biggest competitor, the Tesla Model Y, so we organized a quick head-to-head comparison between the t

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‘A sea of bland’: What happened to car colours?

Drive.com

If you’ve wondered why every car on Australian roads seems to be black, white or grey these days, you’re not alone. But why are brighter shades on the decline? Drive finds out. I remember driving a car on my P-plates for the first time and seeing a range of red, yellow, green, blue and orange vehicles on my way to a classic McDonalds run with my friends.