Japan August 2022: Suzuki (+7.1%) up to #2, Mitsubishi (+33%), Mazda (+18.4%) shine in market off -9.3%
Suzuki Alto sales are up 40.6% year-on-year in August. New vehicle sales in Japan drop -9.3% year-on-year in August to 290,042 units as parts shortage...
Germany August 2022: VW T-Roc topples Golf in market up 3%
The VW T-Roc is the best-selling vehicle at home in August. At +3% and 199,183 units, the German new car market lodges its first year-on-year...
Vehicle Title Fraud Explained & 6 Proven Ways to Avoid It
Selling a totaled or stolen vehicle with fraudulent documents – known as vehicle title fraud – to make the title appear clean is more common than you might think. This comprehensive guide explains how sellers commit vehicle title fraud along with six proven ways to avoid purchasing a car with a fraudulent title. What Is a Vehicle Title? The vehicle title is the state-issued document giving you proof of ownership over your car. If your name is not on the […]
Odometer Rollback Fraud Explained & 5 Proven Ways to Protect Yourself
What Is Odometer Rollback Fraud? Also known as “busting miles,” odometer rollback is the act of tampering with a vehicle that results in a mileage reading lower than what it has actually traveled. The primary motivation for odometer rollback and tampering is to increase the sale price of a used car. Odometer rollback fraud has been a problem ever since manufacturers started placing odometers in their cars. Back in the day, when manufacturers made cars with mechanical odometers, rolling back […]
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster: Last Hurrah of Aston’s Mighty V12 Is a Special One
We knew the last V12-powered Aston Martin was the new V12 Vantage Coupe unveiled in March 2022. However, rumors and spy shots began swirling of a V12-powered Vantage with a chopped roof, signifying that the last production Aston with a V12 engine could be a roadster. Fast forward to the recently concluded 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and the world will never be the same. We saw the debut of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster, the very last to […]
What is the Market Forecast for the Automotive Market
The automotive industry is a global one, and one which has enjoyed rampant success for decades upon decades. This global industry chiefly comprises manufacturers, suppliers and sellers, with service engineers forming an ancillary part of the sector. There have been many challenges to national and industry economies in recent years, and the automotive industry is […]