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Rolls-Royce Phantom nameplate turns 100

Motor Authority

Rolls-Royce is celebrating its Phantom nameplate's centennial The nameplate is the oldest still in use, though it hasn't been in continuous use over the years Rolls-Royce has launched eight generations of the Phantom and the next may be an EV Rolls-Royce's Phantom nameplate dates back to 1925, although it hasn't been in continuous use throughout.

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Austria Full Year 2024: VW Golf returns to former glory, BYD Seal cracks monthly Top 10

Best Selling Cars Blog

VW Golf sales are up 61.2% in 2024. Discover over 45 years of Austrian HistoricalData here. The Austrian new car market gains 6.1% year-on-year in 2024 to253,789 units. Volkswagen (+7.1%) is the clear leader once again at 14.2% share, distancing Skoda (+7.8%), BMW (+6%) and Audi (+0.

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Armaspeed still makes the best intake for the G8X

Machines with Souls

I add a new Armaspeed intake for the G8X. It sounds great, is easy to install, and adds some visual beauty under the hood. The post Armaspeed still makes the best intake for the G8X appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Vauxhall rethinks ICE phase-out as EV uptake falls below expectation

Autocar

Vauxhall currently offers an electric version of all of its models Stellantis-owned company previously announced that it would launch its final combustion car in 2024 Opel- Vauxhall is rethinking its plan to go all-electric from 2028, recognising that the European EV market is vastly different from how it had predicted when setting its transition timeline.

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Toyota's New 2.0-Liter Turbo Engine Makes Big Power

Motor 1

The potent four-cylinder unit can be mounted transversely and longitudinally.

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Dartz plans to build its wild SUVs in the US

Motor Authority

Dartz is officially launching in the U.S. and plans to begin local production The first vehicle to arrive will be the Prombron Black Stallion Type C Dartz is considering a location in Florida for its production facility Dartz has built a reputation over the years for producing some of the world's most over-the-top SUVs. In addition to.

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Switzerland Full Year 2024: Tesla Model Y, Skoda Octavia and VW Tiguan on top

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Tesla Model Y is #1 in Switzerland for the third year in a row New car sales in Switzerland reverse -5% year-on-year in 2024 to 239,535 units. 4x4 registrations are off -3.2% to 124,568 and 52% share vs. 51% in 2023. Petrol sales are down -17.1% to 69,527 and 29% share vs. 33.

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Finding the point of the BMW X5 xDrive45e

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The BMW X5 xDrive45e combines the famous turbo inline-six with electric power for enhanced efficiency. Is it BMW's best hybrid yet? The post Finding the point of the BMW X5 xDrive45e appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Toyota Crowned Best-Selling Car Company of 2024

Motor 1

It's the fifth year in a row that Toyota has taken the top spot.

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2026 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster ready to drop its top

Motor Authority

A redesigned Aston Martin Vantage Roadster reaches showrooms in Q2 2025 The luxury convertible sports car matches its coupe counterpart's 656 hp A weight increase of only 132 pounds was required to implement the convertible roof Aston Martin launched a redesigned Vantage coupe last year, and late on Tuesday, the automaker unveiled the car's.

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Toyota Dealers Adding $5,000 Markups Onto New 4Runner

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Toyota dealers are adding markups of up to $5,000 on the new 4Runner. The model is supposed to start at $40,770 before a $1,450 destination fee. The new SUV comes with a 278 hp turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Toyota’s sales satisfaction has been in the dumps lately and they recently ranked one point ahead of Mitsubishi. While a variety of factors go into this, Toyota dealers have gone crazy with markups.

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EVs on Their Minds

AutoDealer Today

Poll finds majority of global consumers in the market for electrifieds.

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Putting the new Corvette ZR1 into performance perspective

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The Corvette ZR1 is the most expensive Corvette ever produced, but it's also faster than some very famous hypercars. The post Putting the new Corvette ZR1 into performance perspective appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Mazda Finally Gives the Miata More Power

Motor 1

The 12R special edition also gets an aero kit and lightweight wheels.

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Electric Nissan GT-R debuts at 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon

Motor Authority

Nissan has unveiled an R32 Skyline GT-R converted to run on battery power The 62-kwh battery was taken from a former Leaf RC race car concept The goal of the project was to deliver a similar driving sensation to the original gas-powered car Whether Nissan launches its next-generation R36 GT-R with an electric powertrain remains to be seen, but the.

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2024’s Most Recalled Brands: Tesla Leads, But Ford Tops In-Person Repairs By Millions

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Ford led in physical recalls in 2024, forcing 4.8 million customers to visit dealerships. Tesla resolved 99.2% of its recalls with OTA updates, avoiding dealership visits entirely. Stellantis executed 72 recalls last year but relied on over-the-air software fixes just once. The final recall tallies for 2024 are in, and spoiler alert: Ford can keep celebrating its fall from the top spot as the reigning king of recalls.

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Carryover Rate Important for Auto Retailers

AutoDealer Today

Understanding how it plays into inventory risk management is an important consideration.

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Selecting the right winter tires for the G80 M3

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With brutally cold weather on the way, I decide to select some M3 winter tires. I'll review a few options and install them with TySpeed. The post Selecting the right winter tires for the G80 M3 appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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The Charger EV Can't Do a Burnout. Dodge Says It's Fixing That

Motor 1

The new version of Line Lock launches next year alongside the SRT model.

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Porsche reportedly mulls new generation of gas Macan

Motor Authority

Porsche may launch a new generation of the gas Macan Electric Macan sales are off to a good start but long-term performance is uncertain Porsche sees continued high demand for gas engines in luxury segments The slowing growth in demand for electric vehicles may result in Porsche reversing its decision to offer its second-generation Macan.

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$21,000 Off A Charger Daytona? Dodge Dealers Slashing EV’s Prices Big-Time

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Dodge dealers are offering huge discounts versus MSRP on 2024 Charger Daytona EVs. We’ve seen retailers offering up to $21k off some new R/T and Scat Pack models. Stellantis is reportedly fast-tracking ICE Charger rollout to deal with slow EV demand. Dodge’s Charger Daytona is one of the most interesting performance cars in America right now.

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Dealer Survey Finds Anxieties

AutoDealer Today

Kerrigan Advisors poll shows percentage of retailers expecting lower profits, valuations is on the rise.

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New Toyota GR Yaris M Concept could hint at a new MR2

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The new MR2 could stick with a mid-engined, rear-wheel drive layout

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Here's Your Chance to Own the Ultimate American Supercar

Motor 1

This Saleen S7 LM is just one of three built, capable of speeds over 240 mph. It's coming up for auction later this month.

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Toyota built a mid-engined prototype packing a new turbo-4

Motor Authority

Toyota unveiled a mid-engined GR Yaris prototype at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon The prototype is powered by a newly developed 2.0-liter turbo-4 The prototype's reveal has reignited rumors of the return of the MR2 Toyota surprised visitors at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon on Friday with a GR Yaris prototype featuring a new 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine in a.

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Even Jaguar’s Designers Weren’t Convinced By Controversial Rebranding, Leaked Letter Claims

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Jaguar’s controversial rebranding program created waves inside the company as well as out, a report says. A leaked letter reveals Jag’s internal design team was frustrated about a decision to outsource the branding work. The report claims the designers complained to creative boss Gerry McGovern that they felt undermined. Jaguar’s late 2024 rebranding project generated a heap of publicity, most of it negative, for the automaker.

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Auto Insurance Cost Trended Down as Year Closed

AutoDealer Today

Average rates varied by area, though, with some spots rising.

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Australia: 1982-2024 nameplates records now available

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota RAV4 smashes its Australian records in 2024. Discover almost 80 years of Australian Historical Data here. This is a BSCB exclusive summary of the most popular nameplates in Australia from 1982 to 2024.

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Honda Wants to Kick Renault Out of the Nissan Merger, Report Says

Motor 1

Honda is hoping Nissan can buy back Renault's shares. But it'll cost billions.

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Rolls-Royce marks year of the dragon with bespoke Phantoms

Motor Authority

Rolls-Royce is celebrating the year of the dragon on the Chinese zodiac calendar The automaker has revealed special-edition Phantoms with dragon motifs throughout The cars are the first special editions in the Phantom nameplate's centennial year This year is the Year of the Dragon on the Chinese zodiac calendar, and Rolls-Royce is celebrating with.

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Subaru WRX Finally Gets An STI Edition

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The Subaru WRX STI gains a new S210 special edition with a limited production of 500 units. The engine has been upgraded to produce 296 hp, combined with a sharper chassis setup. The model features more pronounced aero components, special emblems, and carbon seats. Subaru made a surprise unveiling at the Tokyo Auto Salon with a new special edition of the WRX.

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Renault will not 'force' Twingo into UK dealers to boost EV sales mix

Autocar

New Twingo uses same platform as the reborn 5 but is 170mm shorter French firm says there must be an organic business case for importing new electric city car Renault is gauging the viability of launching the new Twingo in the UKbut will not "force" the retro city car into the market just to boost its EV sales mix. The fourth-generation, electric-only Twingo is due on sale next year with a starting price in Europe of sub-20,000 (16,700), but there is a chance that, like its 1990s namesake, it wo

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Majority of dealers in the US uncertain about using AI

Motor Trader

The majority of dealers in the US are uncertain about using AI in their business. Thats the finding of a Lotlinx which found that 78% of US car dealerships are uncertain about using predictive data, with only 5% implementing AI. Despite challenges, 80% plan to adopt AI by 2025. The survey, which involved over 2,500 dealers and was carried out last month, highlighted the challenges the motor retail industry sector in harnessing these advanced technologies that could potentially enhance operation

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A New Porsche Macan With Gas Engines Could Happen

Motor 1

An insider says Porsche is worried about the Macan EV's long-term sales, so a new ICE model might become necessary.

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Nearly 300,000 Ford Super Duty pickups recalled over failing fuel pumps

Motor Authority

Ford has issued a recall on multiple pickup trucks from its Super Duty range due to the potential failure of their high-pressure fuel pumps. Vehicles listed in the recall include the 2020-2022 F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600, as well as the 2021-2022 F-650 and F-750. However, this recall applies only to models equipped with the available.

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Porsche Sold Nearly Twice As Many Macan EVs As ICE In Q4 2024, But There’s A Catch

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Porsche sold 310,718 vehicles in 2024, including 102,889 units of the Cayenne. The Macan EV sold nearly twice as many units as the ICE version in Q4 2024. The electric Taycan sales dropped by 49%, while the 718 lineup saw a 15% increase. Porsche has released its global sales results for 2024, reporting 310,718 vehicle deliveries, a 3% decline compared to 2023.

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Vehicle shipping crisis to extend new car delivery times in Australia

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Just as the supply of new vehicles catches up with demand, leading to an all-time Australian market record in 2024 , fresh industrial action at shipping ports around the country is threatening to put the brakes on deliveries of new cars. Strikes by Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) workers at ports operated by Qube including Port Kembla, Fremantle, Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne are already crippling the importation of an estimated 35,000 new vehicles by many of Australias largest auto brand