3,500 vehicles55,000+ brochures50+ brands

Technical vehicle data, comparisons & original archive

The independent platform for verified vehicle specifications, original historical brochures, data-driven model comparisons, and expert editorial analyses. Researched, reviewed, and prepared by automotive experts with proven industry experience.

Vehicle models3,500
Brands50+
Original brochures55,000+
For professionals

Professional tools

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Vehicle Data API

Structured vehicle specifications for integration into internal systems, digital products, marketplaces and analytics platforms.

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White-label widgets

Embeddable comparison, specification and archive widgets tailored to your platform’s design and user experience.

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Data licenses

Data licenses

Commercial access to curated automotive datasets for publishing, research, analytics and business use cases.

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The independent technical vehicle reference

Automobilisto is an editorially curated vehicle database that brings together verified technical specifications, original historical brochures, data-driven model comparisons, and expert analyses under one roof. We are not a marketplace, a dealer portal, or a sales platform, but rather the technical knowledge resource that enthusiasts, journalists, and industry professionals rely on. Every entry in our database is checked by the editorial team against at least two independent sources: manufacturer data sheets, homologation documents, and official configurators form the primary basis. Our methodology, source citations, and evaluation criteria are fully disclosed. As a hybrid B2C and B2B platform, we offer end users free research tools and automotive professionals a vehicle data API, white-label widgets, and data licenses. Whether you want to compare vehicles, find a historical brochure, or check maintenance intervals, Automobilisto provides the facts so you can make informed decisions.

Technical data sheets

Verified specifications from manufacturer documentation, homologation data and official configurators

Historical Archive

Curated digital collection of original vehicle brochures with editorial context and OCR text

Model comparisons

Data-driven comparisons with scoring system, expert evaluation and interactive filters based on user profile

Electromobility

EV range comparisons, charging map, cost calculator and technical analyses of electric drive systems

Technical Reference

Maintenance intervals, common issues, parts compatibility and system diagrams per vehicle model

Vehicle Data API

RESTful API for dealers, OEMs and media partners with complete technical documentation

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Vehicle catalog

50,000+ models with verified specifications

Browse all vehicle models by make, type, and generation. Each entry includes verified manufacturer data, generation comparisons, and equipment variants. Direct links are provided to comparisons, archive brochures, and technical references.

50,000+ models45+ brandsAll generations
Technical Archive

Original brochures & historical data

Curated archive of digitized original brochures and manufacturer documents from the 1960s to the present day. Each document includes editorial classification, full OCR text, and a technical summary.

800+ documentsFrom the 1960s to the present day
Vehicle comparisons

Model comparisons with a scoring system

Data-driven comparisons with visual score bars, interactive filters based on usage profile (everyday use, performance, value for money), and expert reviews. Cross-brand and model-spanning.

120+ comparisonsScoring system
Electromobility

EV comparisons, charging map & tools

Compare electric vehicles based on range, charging capacity, and efficiency. Interactive charging map, cost calculator, and technical EV analyses.

EV comparisonCharging card
Technical Reference

Maintenance, Issues & Parts Compatibility

Per vehicle model: Maintenance intervals, known problems, system diagrams (engine, transmission, chassis, brakes, electrics, body) and parts compatibility.

7 systems/modelMaintenance & Common Issues
Car Stories

Brand Stories & History

The history of automobile brands: evolution, iconic models, milestones and historical classifications from their founding to the present day.

Brand historyFrom its founding to the present day

Our automotive experts

Full team
Artyom Semenov
Artyom SemenovAutomotive Editor

Germany-based automotive journalist with 8 years covering the German car market. Former ADAC member researcher. Has personally bought and registered five vehicles across Bavaria, NRW, and Berlin.

Yauheni Kapliarchuk
Yauheni KapliarchukEditor-in-Chief

Editor-in-Chief at Automobilisto. Architects engineering specification systems for tier-1 automotive suppliers in the Stuttgart-Gerlingen corridor. Owns the publication's technical reference cluster and brochure archive. Editorial methodology: two independent sources for every database entry, publicly documented review criteria, logged corrections.

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All brands
ToyotaVolkswagenMercedes-BenzFordHyundaiAudiBMWVolvoMazdaKiaPeugeotChevroletCitroenNissanMitsubishiLexusSubaruOpel

For automotive professionals & partners

Integrate verified vehicle data into your systems. API access, white-label widgets, data licenses, and media partnerships for dealers, OEMs, and editorial teams.

Vehicle Data API

RESTful API with over 3,141 vehicle models. Technical specifications, generation data and equipment variants can be retrieved programmatically.

  • JSON responses with Schema.org mapping
  • Complete OpenAPI documentation
  • Sandbox environment for testing
  • Subscription-based from €49/month
API documentation

Dealers & OEM Partners

White-label solution for dealer websites: vehicle data widgets, comparison tools and configurator integration in your own design.

  • Customizable widgets (iframe/JS)
  • Branded vehicle comparisons
  • Dedicated Account Manager
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Media & Editorial Offices

Syndicated vehicle data and archive material for automotive publications. Press images, technical fact sheets, and content collaborations.

  • Licensed archive brochures
  • Technical fact sheets as embed
  • Editorial cooperation
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Buying Guides

The Complete Guide to Buying a Car in Germany as an Expat (2026)

Buying a car in Germany as a foreigner: registration, insurance, TÜV, financing, and the costs nobody tells you about. Expat guide for 2026.

21 min readArtyom Semenov
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German Car Market Report: KBA Data Analysis 2025 and 2026

Complete 2025 Pkw-Neuzulassungen breakdown by brand, segment and Antriebsart, with Q1 2026 data. KBA, VDIK, DAT sources. Written for the expat buyer.

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Most Popular Cars in Germany: KBA Registration Data Breakdown

VW Golf, T-Roc and Tiguan held the top KBA ranks in Germany last year — and none of them was electric. Full breakdown by KBA data.

9 min readYauheni KapliarchukADAC
Market Analytics

EV Adoption in Germany 2026: What the KBA Data Actually Shows

BEV share in Germany hit 24% in March 2026, up from 19.1% across the full year 2025. KBA brand data, Tesla decline, BYD boom and the 2030 target gap.

11 min readYauheni KapliarchukGDV
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German Car Market Q1 2026: The KBA Quarterly Update

Q1 2026 brought 5.2% growth, Skoda overtaking VW for #2, Tesla rebound +160%, and BEV crossing petrol for the first time. The KBA quarterly breakdown.

11 min readYauheni Kapliarchuk
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Total Cost of Ownership in Germany: Compact, SUV and EV Compared

Compare the total cost of ownership for electric cars vs. SUVs. Analyze EV running costs, ownership, and gasoline segment comparisons for 2025 vehicles.

10 min readYauheni KapliarchukVDA

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Audi Museum Mobile: 11 Design Legends You Can See in Ingolstadt
Artyom Semenov
Artyom Semenov
Apr 5, 2026
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Apr 5, 2026
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Audi Museum Mobile: 11 Design Legends You Can See in Ingolstadt

A new special exhibition at the Audi museum mobile in Ingolstadt pulls 11 concept cars and design studies out of storage — some for the first time in 20 years. Running from 28 March through 12 July 2026, “Design Legenden” traces Audi’s design language from the Italdesign Aztec of 1988 to the PB 18 e-tron of 2018. If you’re anywhere near Bavaria this spring, this is worth the detour.
2026 Mercedes GLE & GLS Facelift: Specs, Price & German Launch
Artyom Semenov
Artyom Semenov
Apr 5, 2026
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2026 Mercedes GLE & GLS Facelift: Specs, Price & German Launch

Mercedes-Benz has just revealed the second facelift for the GLE (V167) and GLS (X167), and this is anything but a minor cosmetic touch-up. Stuttgart gutted the four-cylinder engine range in Europe, wired both SUVs around a triple-screen MBUX Superscreen cockpit, and introduced a new plug-in hybrid GLE 450e 4MATIC with over 106 km of electric-only range. For anyone shopping this segment in Germany — or watching residual values shift — the changes are substantial.
Car Insurance in Germany: How to Get the Best Deal
Artyom Semenov
Artyom Semenov
Mar 31, 2026
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Car Insurance in Germany: How to Get the Best Deal

Car insurance in Germany is not optional. You cannot register your car without it, and you cannot legally drive without at least the minimum required cover. The system is structured, layered, and often confusing at first glance — especially if you are coming from the UK, the US, or another market with a different insurance model.

How we work

Methodology & Quality

Editorial team

Automotive experts with a technical background, demonstrable industry experience and verifiable credentials

Verified sources

Dual-source principle: Each specification is checked against manufacturer data and homologation documents.

Open methodology

Data sources, evaluation criteria and analysis methods are disclosed on our methodology page.

Independent

No paid rankings, no affiliate influence, no OEM dependencies. Editorial integrity guaranteed.

Our data sources and audit processes

Technical specifications are obtained from official manufacturer configurators, homologation documents, and press data sheets. Fuel consumption figures correspond to the WLTP test cycle. Prices are non-binding recommended retail prices including 19% VAT. Historical archive documents are provided as digitized originals with editorial context, not as reproductions. Comparative assessments are based on a weighted scoring system, the criteria for which are disclosed for each comparison. All content is subject to a four-eyes principle: creation by the specialist editor, review by the editor-in-chief. Last update of this methodology: February 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Automobilisto?

Automobilisto is an independent technical vehicle database with over 3,141 models, a curated archive of original historical brochures, data-driven model comparisons, and editorial analysis. The platform serves automotive enthusiasts, journalists, and industry professionals and is not a sales platform.

Where do the technical data come from?

All specifications are sourced from manufacturer data sheets, homologation documents, and official configurators. Every entry is reviewed by our editorial team and cross-checked against at least two independent sources. Fuel consumption figures follow the WLTP cycle.

What is the difference between the catalog and the archive?

The vehicle catalog contains current and historical models with technical specifications for research and comparison, organized by brand, generation, and equipment. The technical archive is a curated collection of digitized original brochures and manufacturer documents with editorial context and searchable full text.

Does Automobilisto offer an API?

Yes. Our RESTful vehicle data API enables dealers, OEMs, insurers, and media partners to access verified specifications programmatically. JSON responses with Schema.org mapping, OpenAPI documentation, and a sandbox environment are available at automobilisto.de/b2b/api.

How does Automobilisto differ from mobile.de or AutoScout24?

Automobilisto is not a sales platform or marketplace. We are an independent technical reference: verified specifications, historical documents, model comparisons, and expert analysis. We are the knowledge source buyers, dealers, and journalists rely on during research.

Is Automobilisto free?

All content for end consumers is free to access. For automotive professionals, we also offer paid B2B services: vehicle data API (from €49/month), white-label widgets for dealer websites, and data licenses for media partners.