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Japanese Automakers U.S. Q3 2026 Sales: Toyota, Honda Results
Toyota, Honda and Nissan reported higher U.S. Q3 2026 sales, while Mazda declined and Subaru and export totals were unavailable.
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Jayson Mays
Senior Automotive Sales Professional
Jayson Mays is a senior automotive sales professional with extensive experience in vehicle sales, customer relations, dealership operations, and the automotive market. Over the course of his career, he has worked closely with buyers, dealerships, and industry professionals, giving him practical insight into how customers evaluate, purchase, and sell vehicles. He writes about car buying, vehicle sales, dealership trends, pricing, ownership considerations, and practical advice for navigating the automotive market. His content focuses on clear, experience-based guidance designed to help readers make better-informed decisions when buying or selling a vehicle. Areas of expertise: Automotive sales, car buying, vehicle pricing, dealership operations, customer experience, and automotive market trends.
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Buying a Used Car: Identity, Inspection and Paperwork Checklist
A step-by-step used-car checklist covering history and VIN checks, physical inspection, test drive, independent assessment and transfer paperwork.
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2025-26 New Car Releases: Prices, Ranges and Powertrains Compared
2025-26 releases across China, Europe, North America and India differ by price, range and powertrain. The comparison shows which specifications matter for sourcing decisions.
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Germany New-Car Imports Rise as Export Volume Falls in 2026
German new-car imports rose 16.0 percent in January-July 2026 while exports fell 4.0 percent in volume and 8.9 percent in value. China broader vehicle exports add context.
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How Much Does It Cost to Import a Used Car to the UK in 2026?
UK used-car import costs depend on customs value, duty and VAT plus approval, registration and vehicle tax. Rules differ for Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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EU New-Car Market 2026: Hybrids Lead as Petrol and Diesel Decline
EU new-car registrations rose 5.3% in January–August 2026 as hybrids held 36.6% share and BEVs reached 21.7%, while petrol and diesel fell to 29.0%.
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Türkiye Van Exports Up 27% in August 2026; Mexico Benchmark Flat
Türkiye van exports rose 27% in August 2026 to 19,783 units, while January to August grew 1%. Mexico light-vehicle exports offer context.
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RoRo vs. Container Shipping for Vehicle Exports Compared
RoRo suits rolling vehicles on suitable sailings while containers provide enclosed space. Comparison requires fit, all-in route costs and qualified emissions data.
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2027 Kia K5 Pricing Announcment
The 2027 Kia K5 starts at $27,690 with a $200 rise on every matched trim. Kia drops the EX, leaving LXS, GT-Line and GT below key Camry and Accord entry points.
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EU BEV Registrations Jump in August 2026 on Partial Data
Preliminary EAFO data show 182,548 EU27 BEV registrations and a 31.0% share in August 2026, but only 13 Member States reported, so the total is an interim indicator.
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India Vehicle Exports Set FY2025-26 Records in Key Segments
India exported 905,200 passenger vehicles and 5,180,429 two-wheelers in FY2025-26, both annual records, with growth in other segments.
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China Vehicle Exports Reach 7.153 Million Through August 2026
China exported 7.153 million complete vehicles in January–August 2026, up 66.7% year over year. August NEV exports declined month to month but remained higher year over year.
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South Korea Car Export Statistics 2026: Latest Data and Trends
The report reviews South Korean automotive trade data through August 2026, showing resilient performance driven by increased demand for electrified and used vehicles.
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