Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Jaguar transformation starts with reveal of new logo and branding All current Jaguars to be replaced by three ultra-luxury EVs Concept previewing first EV set for 2024 Miami Art Week Jaguar is just weeks out from the reveal of a concept that will usher a new era for the brand, one fully focused on electric vehicles with prices much higher than.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Four new design elements are “a reimagining that recaptures the essence of Jaguar" JLR has adapted its 90-year-old Jaguar brand for “the second century”, with four new design elements that are called “symbols of change” for the marque. The British car maker last week began testing prototypes of its four-door GT model on public roads, the first of three models to launch in 2026, and plans to reveal a design prototype during December’s Miami Art Week which will set the tone for the brand’s complet
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Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally was the quickest car around an SCCA RallyCross course The Mustang Mach-E Rally won both its class and the outright event A Ford engineer was behind the wheel, simply as weekend fun Attendees and participants at the Detroit Octoberfast RallyCross event at the Auto City Speedway didn’t hear it coming, but an EV came.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Rachel Plotnick helps companies improve their interfaces, after researching the history of buttons. She claims that people’s “hunger for physical buttons” is due to their “tactility and feedback” The expert believes that touchscreens and buttons should be combined depending on the scenario. It seems that the world of technology—including the automotive industry— is undergoing a “re-buttoning” phase.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Pablo Di Si led both VW Group and VW Brand for North America. Former Porsche North America CEO Dr. Kjell Gruner will take over.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Diesel-electric hybrid powertrains once appeared to have a bright future ahead of them courtesy of many carmakers including Toyota , which is now world-renowned for popularising series-parallel hybrid technology, but until now it has only offered this type of powertrain with petrol engines. When asked whether Toyota is still investigating diesel-electric hybrid powertrains, Toyota chief engineer Keita Moritsu said the company is monitoring its potential. “In the worldwide, diesel is of cou
Autocar
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The leaked picture (below) showed a similar design to what our render previewed in 2019 The car was tipped to lead the brand’s electric reinvention before it was scrapped in 2021 Pictures have surfaced of an almost production-ready version of Jaguar ’s electric XJ, the car that was tipped to lead the brand’s electric reinvention before it was scrapped in 2021.
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Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Vertu Motors has opened its second VWFS Rent-a-Car business, located at Vertu Volkswagen Nottingham South. This new service follows the success of Vertu Volkswagen Huddersfield. Vertu Motors Volkswagen and Audi Franchise director David Allen said: “We’re thrilled to expand VWFS Rent-a-Car to Nottingham South, making it even easier for customers in the region to access high-quality Volkswagen rentals.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Chinese automotive powerhouse Geely is gearing up to play a big part in the Australian automotive landscape – and it plans to have a ute as part of its range. The broader Zhejiang Geely Holding Group – parent company of Volvo, Polestar, Smart, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, Lotus and new brand Radar Auto – is already present in our market with most of those marques, and the Geely brand will itself launch in 2025 with the new EX5 mid-sized electric SUV.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Bugatti Mistral claims land speed record for a production open-top car Record car is a one-off example costing $14.7 million Mistral production capped at 99 units Bugatti's Mistral roadster has been taken to a top speed of 282 mph, and in the process has claimed the world land speed record for a production open-top car. The run took place on Nov.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Prototype for Jaguar's £100k Taycan rival gives a long-awaited first look at the firm's new design language The first car of Jaguar ’s new era has finally broken cover as it begins road testing for a 2026 launch, just two weeks before the firm unveils a concept that will set the tone for the design of all its upcoming models. The first all-new Jaguar since the I-Pace was launched in early 2018, this striking four-door GT is the first of three upcoming electric cars due to arrive by the end of t
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The next generation of the Citroen C4 is reportedly under development, following the recent facelift. The model is expected to be the production version of the Oli concept, retaining its quirky styling. The 2027 Citroen C4 could ride on the Smart Car architecture, offering EV and mild hybrid options. The 2022 Citroen Oli concept introduced the brand’s new styling language, but it turns out it was more than a design exercise.
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
RRG Toyota Denton and RRG Toyota Rochdale have achieved Gold Accreditation for ‘Best Employer in Town’ from Toyota GB. The award was presented by Mark Roden, sales director of Toyota GB and Arran Bangham, vice chairman of RRG Group, during a staff gathering at the dealerships. Bangham, said: “Achieving the Gold Accreditation is a remarkable achievement for both RRG Toyota Denton and RRG Toyota Rochdale.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
After six years of planning and development, the Toyota Tundra has finally landed in Australian showrooms with a starting price of $155,990 before on-road costs. Shipped from the US to Australia and converted from left- to right-hand drive by Walkinshaw Automotive Group in Melbourne, the Tundra will take on the likes of the Ram 1500 , Chevrolet Silverado 1500 , and Ford F-150 in the full-sized pickup segment.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Lucid Air police car being evaluted by California Highway Patrol Production plans haven't been announced Police version of rival Tesla Model S already available Lucid took to social media this week to show off the first photos of an Air police car prototype that recently took part in an evaluation program run by the California Highway Patrol. The.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
Ukrainian vehicle maker Torsus calls these the world’s toughest heavy-duty off-road buses Travelling by bus can be a mixed bag. You’ll either glide quickly to your stop, or you’ll be stuck next to someone unfamiliar with deodorant. You’re also trapped on normal, Tarmac-clad roads. But what if there was a bus that could take you up a volcano without breaking a sweat?
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson says that the cheap electric car market sucks. Instead of building a low-cost Lucid, he thinks other OEs should license its tech. Other brands might already be planning on a cheap EV with or without Lucid. Tesla and Elon Musk have long promised a $25,000 electric vehicle. That promise ended up half-dead as Musk recently called that idea pointless.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Isuzu has announced it will launch a new ‘MaxForce’ four-cylinder turbo-diesel in Thailand, which could succeed the long-running ‘4JJ’ 3.0-litre unit. The Isuzu D-Max ute – and likely the Isuzu MU-X – will soon gain a new 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine in Thailand. Expected to debut in the D-Max and MU-X imminently, the new engine is reportedly built on the foundations of the 1.9-litre ‘RZ4E-TC’ diesel which launched in 2017 – and has been available in Australia since 2021 in lower-
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The Ford Ranger is already Australia’s best-selling vehicle, but the Blue Oval wants to give buyers even more choice by offering a beefed-up Super Duty version of the popular ute. Announced today, Ford will launch the Ranger Super Duty in 2026, with the ute to boast figures that rival its F-150 showroom-mate and other large American pickups such as the Ram 1500 , Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Toyota Tundra.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
Jeep is developing a modular hardtop system that would allow removable hardtop pieces to be stowed onboard vehicles, which could be big news for the Wrangler. The current Jeep Wrangler requires owners to leave its hardtop behind, an inconvenience not asked of Ford Bronco drivers. But a patent application published by the United States Patent and.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Renault mobility brand's first model promises to rewrite the city car rulebook in a fun-sized package Before we consider the weird - and perhaps wonderful - world of the Mobilize Duo, we should briefly revisit the car it ultimately succeeds: the Renault Twizy.There was plenty about that two-seater quadricycle that made it an illogical purchase. It didn't have windows or a heater, its electric range was less than 50 miles and it cost as much as most second-hand city cars of the period.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Premium European automakers are shelling out millions of Euros to keep their dealers alive in a tough Chinese car market. A new price war in the country has led to unsustainable heavy discounting that’s putting retailers into the red. BMW’s Q3 China sales slid 30 percent and its fancy Beijing Xingdebao 5S store was forced to close. European carmakers have been making bank in China for years, but now the profit stream has turned to a trickle, and no one knows this better than the reta
AutoSuccessOnline
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Nick Askew from Space Auto recently returned to the Babcox Media studios to discuss revolutionary advancements in automotive sales during an AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight interview. He discusses how these innovations can transform dealership operations. He says AI-driven desking and customer data integration represent a paradigm shift, empowering dealers to create better buying experiences while enhancing profitability.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Four people have been arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly committing insurance fraud by claiming a bear had attacked their vehicles, though it actually turned out to be a person in a bear costume. The suspects claimed that on January 28, 2024, a bear entered their 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost and damaged the vehicle’s interior. They provided video footage of the incident, which showed the alleged bear inside the car.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The T’s one of the few manual-shift cars left, even at Porsche No automatic, no rear seats, no sunroof—no problem 911 T is priced from $135,995 for the coupe, $149,295 for the cabrio The Porsche 911 entered the hybrid era for the 2025 model year, but it hasn’t given up the keys to its old place in the gas-powered era. In fact.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
First car on new compact car platform can be had with 440-mile EV powertrain or super-efficient petrol MHEV The new Mercedes-Benz CLA will be revealed in the coming months with the choice of two battery-electric powertrains or an all-new petrol engine that promises diesel levels of efficiency. The first car on Mercedes 's new MMA platform has been engineered as an EV first, with heavy technical and design influence from the record-breaking EQXX concept , but in recognition that "the wishes and m
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
MG Motor Australia executives confirmed there is a midsize pickup under development. It is expected to arrive Down Under before the end of the decade. It won’t be the Thai-spec MG Extender, as it will likely be based on another SAIC product. MG is planning to launch a new midsize pickup truck in Australia , taking advantage of the expertise and available technology from its parent company SAIC.
Torque Report
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Jaguar has thinned its lineup down to just one model, the F-Pace SUV for the 2025 model year, but don’t worry it has some big things planned for the future. Jaguar is beginning the transition to a fully electric brand as part of its rebirth. Today Jaguar has unveiled its new logos and provided some clues to its new design philosophy. The new logos will be used for its upcoming three EVs.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
No, your eyes don’t deceive you. This sleek, scissor-doored electric roadster is an MG! The MG Cyberster is the new performance flagship for the Chinese carmaker that has ambitions to not only expand beyond the mainstream car and SUV market segments locally, but also to become a top-three auto brand in Australia. It is also the most expensive MG vehicle ever sold in Australia.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The modern take on the Citroën SM unveiled by France's DS in September may see production yet. In an interview with Top Gear published on Monday, DS design chief Thierry Metroz said the company is investigating ways to get the large coupe concept into limited production, like using the services of a coachbuilder. He also said the idea of.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Need a genuine four-seater, £170,000 luxury convertible for the school run? Maserati has you covered The Maserati GranCabrio is one of the last remaining examples of the four-seat luxury convertible: one of those concepts that’s probably more appealing on paper - or in some romantic, coming-of-age road trip movie, perhaps - than in the real world.It takes about ten seconds travelling in the back of one to appreciate why.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Authorities in Korea are investigating the deaths of three Hyundai workers in the automaker’s home nation. The engineers were working on a static car inside an environmental testing chamber at the automaker’s Ulsan plant. Local news reports say the men suffocated though police have yet to officially confirm a cause of death. Developing new cars can be a dangerous business.
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Auto Trader, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), and ChargeUK have launched a new initiative designed to combat misinformation surrounding EVs. The group have created a collection of facts , offering a data-backed view of the reality of owning and driving EVs. Erin Baker, editorial director at Auto Trader, said: “Electrification is a significant change and with change comes uncertainty and confusion and that’s why we’re trying to help share more balanced and fact-based narrati
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
MG wants to be a top-three brand in Australia by the end of 2030, and it’ll get there with the help of a ute. “In Australia, without a ute, you’ll never get a chance to stand on the top three,” said MG Motor Australia CEO Peter Ciao. The company’s chief commercial officer Giles Belcher added: “Our plan is to be top five by the end of 2027 and top three by the end of 2030.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing gets refreshed with the rest of the CT5 lineup A new $18,000 Precision Package upgrades the CT5-V Blackwing’s handling The 2025 CT5-V Blackwing arrives by the end of the year, Precision Package cars arrive in 2025 “I’m going to make a CT5-V Blackwing drive like a CT4-V Blackwing.” That was.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Skoda's performance flagship has always been an everyman favourite. Does it still stack up? When Skoda launched the fourth-generation Octavia vRS with an electrified powertrain four years ago, it was a signal of intent from the brand for its future performance models, especially given this flagship’s long association with diesel power.Now, while other car makers look to push their plug-in hybrid offerings, both of those powertrains have been binned as part of the Octavia's mid-life refresh, with
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Jaguar prepares for the next chapter in its history with a completely overhauled brand identity. The new logo and graphics will be applied on the upcoming Jaguar Design Vision Concept. The company is developing three production EVs, all set to debut before the end of the decade. Jaguar has unveiled its overhauled branding identity, marking the beginning of its EV-only era.
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