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Sweden March 2025: Volvo XC60 clear leader, Tesla down -63.9%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Volvo XC60 is the most popular vehicle at home. New car sales in Sweden edge up 1.3% year-on-year in March to 24,204 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 6.1% to 63,444. Rechargeable cars gain 5.8% to14,702 sales and 60.7% share vs. 58.1% a year ago. This is split between 8,386 BEVs (+0.6%) at 34.6% share vs. 34.9% in March 2024 and 6,316 PHEVs (+13.8%) at 26.1% share vs. 23.2% last year.

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Dodge Sold More Old Challengers And Chargers Than New Daytona EVs In Q1

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Dodge sold more discontinued Chargers and Challengers than its new Charger EV in Q1 Charger Daytona EV averaged just 22 sales a day across the entire United States. Dodge’s total sales dropped 49% in Q1, with every model posting significant declines. Turns out Americans still like their muscle cars loud, angry, and slightly outdated. While Dodge is trying to nudge its performance lineup into the electric era, the early numbers show many buyers are in no rush to give up their V8s—or e

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Car Repossessions Return To Great Recession Levels As 1.8 Million Vehicles Taken Back

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There were 2,332,837 auto loan defaults last year, exceeding levels seen during the Great Recession. Approximately 1.73 million vehicles were repossessed, which was the highest level in over a decade. March sales are expected to decline slightly from last year, but the future looks bleak due to tariffs. Economists have been worried about a recession for years and it appears one is finally going to happen thanks to a mix of job cuts, tariffs, and uncertainty.

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How Jim Rowan made Volvo a software company that builds cars

Autocar

Rowan has stepped down as CEO; in his final major interview he explains the "Darwinian event" facing car makers Volvo boss Jim Rowan has stepped down from the firm with immediate effect, following three years at the helm of the Swedish car firm. During his time with Volvo , the former Dyson executive oversaw the launch of the EX30 , EX90 and ES90 , and has been a key proponent in the company's push towards software-defined vehicles.

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Court of Appeal ruling on motor finance ‘goes too far’ says FCA

Motor Trader

A court ruling which could leave motorists being owed compensation over car finance commission payments goes too far, the UKs financial watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has told the Supreme Court. In written submissions for the hearing in London, Jemima Stratford KC, for the FCA, said: The sweeping approach of the Court of Appeal in, effectively, treating motor dealer brokers as owing fiduciary duties to consumers in the generality of cases, goes too far.

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2025 BYD Sealion 6 review

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The BYD Sealion 6 range has been upgraded with revised, Australia-specific suspension tuning, but the big news is actually around further pricing adjustments for this plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mid-sized SUV. WATCH: Paul’s video review of the 2024 BYD Sealion 6 Premium AWD Now, with the existing cheapest PHEV gone (goodbye, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ), and a readjustment of the lineup with the addition of a new Essential grade, the brand behind the Sealion 6 is showing its ambitious intentions i

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Slovakia February 2025: Skoda places 6 models in Top 8 in freefalling market

Best Selling Cars Blog

Skoda Superb sales are up 42.9% in a market down -19.4% It’s another very disappointing month for new car sales in Slovakia, freefalling -19.4% year-on-year in February to just 6,205 units. As a result the year-to-date tally is off -18.1% to 12,810. In the lead of the brands charts, both Skoda (-22.3%) and Toyota (-25.7%) fall even faster than the market at 20.8% and 9.6% share respectively.

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OEM Group Protests Auto Tariffs

AutoDealer Today

Alliance for Automotive Innovation says 25% duties would cut U.S. sales, raise vehicle prices.

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Opposition to axe government’s new-car emissions fines – report

CarExpert

The election campaign is ramping up, and Australias new-car market is the latest topic of focus for the two major parties. The Australian reports word from Opposition sources that, if elected, the Coalition will abolish penalties for carmakers under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES). Senior members of the Opposition have brandished the governments claims that prices wont increase under the emissions regulations as a lie.

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Taiwan March 2025: CMC (+32.7%), Toyota (+19.8%) defy struggling market

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The CMC J Space repeats at a record third place. 37,281 new cars found a buyer in Taiwan in March, a harsh -9.8% year-on-year fall. The Q1 2025 volume is off an equally disappointing -11.2% to 99,860. Toyota (+19.8%) dries the surrounding gloom to land an ultra dominant 31.6% market share. It is followed by fellow Toyota Group member Lexus (-0.7%) at 6.8%.

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Survey Finds 67% Of Americans Won’t Buy A Tesla, Many Blame Musk

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A new study suggests many Americans don’t have a favorable view of Tesla or Musk. 55% have an unfavorable view of Musk, with 49% feeling the same about Tesla. A vast majority won’t consider buying or leasing a Tesla, at least partly because of Musk. It turns out Germans aren’t the only ones waving a firm “nein” to Tesla.

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A smooth step into the future: Nissan’s e-Power technology and what it means for drivers

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Join Jess Lydka-Morris from Drive TV and Nissans Head of Product Planning, Clodhna Lyons, as they chat about Nissan’s unique e-Power system and how it sets its cars apart from ordinary hybrids. Sponsored by Nissan Nissan has positioned itself at the forefront of automotive innovation through its e-Power hybrid system, which seamlessly combines the performance advantages of electric driving with the familiarity and convenience of a traditional combustion engine.

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Vauxhall drops prices to swerve new 'luxury car tax' on EVs

Autocar

Vauxhall Grandland Electric in Ultimate trim previously cost 40,495 putting it over the ECS threshold Average new EV exceeds the threshold triggering an extra 2125 in VED over first six years of its life Vauxhall has cut the price of the range-topping Ultimate versions of its Astra Sports Tourer and Grandland electric cars to below 40,000. The move means all of the brand's EVs,bar the van-based Vivaro Life Electric, swerve changes to vehicle excise duty (VED) that would have cost a driver an ex

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PHEV tax break ends in Australia, just as sales boom and EVs falter

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Australian motorists can no longer take advantage of the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), despite the tax break continuing indefinitely for electric vehicles (EVs). Launched in July 2022, the FBT exemption applies to all new EVs and until yesterday PHEVs priced under the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles (currently $91,387), and purchased through a novated lease.

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Netherlands March 2025: Kia EV3 threepeats at #1, Tesla off -61.2%

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The Kia EV3 is the most popular vehicle in the Netherlands for the third month running. New car sales in the Netherlands fall a steep -14.8% year-on-year in March to 31,515 units, leading to a year-to-date volume off -9.8% to 91,766. Over Q1, BEV sales go against the negative environment and gain 7.9% year-on-year to 32,439 units and 35.3% share vs. 29.5% a year ago in March 2024.

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Nissan To Offer Four Different Midsize Pickups Globally By 2027

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Nissan has teased a new Navara/Frontier for Latin America, looking like an extensive facelift. The company will also launch a one-tonne pickup in Oceania, based on Mitsubishi bones. These are different from the similarly-sized US-spec Frontier, and the Chinese-spec Z9. Nissan has been flooding us with teasers of upcoming models for various global markets as it works to recover from its financial challenges.

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BYD hits 40,000 sales in Australia after two-and-a-half years

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Electric and plug-in hybrid specialist BYD has delivered its 40,000th car in Australia after it launched in mid-2022 a feat arch-rival Tesla achieved three years after its volume-selling Model 3 arrived. BYD has recorded more than 40,000 deliveries in Australia, two-and-a-half years after it launched under its current independent distributor with the Atto 3 electric SUV.

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Leapmotor to have a six-car line-up in the UK by 2027

Autocar

Leapmotor B10 SUV will join T03, C10 and C10 REEV in the UK this year New Chinese company, part-owned by giant Stellantis, wants to be the "best-value EV brand" Leapmotor will have six cars in its UK line-up by 2027as it looks to solidify its place as the latest Chinese electric car maker cutting through here. The firm, whose international business is 51% owned by global giant Stellantis, already sells a Dacia Spring rival, the T03 , and has just launched the C10 large SUV.A range-extender vers

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2025 Mitsubishi Outlander review

CarExpert

In one fell swoop, the Outlander mid-sized SUV will soon be one of Mitsubishi’s few remaining models on sale in Australia. The company is set to axe the current ASX , Eclipse Cross and Pajero Sport from its lineup due to them not complying with a new Australian Design Rule (ADR) related to autonomous emergency braking (AEB) that comes into force from March 1, 2025.

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Price stability for used EVs ‘seems’ to have arrived after two-year 41% decline

Motor Trader

Used car valuation guide indicata reported a stabilising of used electric car prices in February in response to growing consumer demand. In a statement it said: The used car industry has been waiting for price stability and that seems to have arrived with used BEV prices changing between August 2024 and February 2025 within a range of just 0.7%. There is no hiding the fact that used BEVs have fallen on average in value by 40.9% since January 2023, which is four times the amount used petrol cars

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Honda Leaning On AI And Robots At New Chinese EV Plant

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Honda’s new Chinese recently started production of the all-electric Ye P7. Th has an 89.8 kWh battery pack and up to 469 hp. Honda is responding to the growing EV demand in China with several new models. Honda says that thanks to the use of automation and artificial intelligence at one of its EV factories in China, it needs 30% fewer floor staff than a traditional factory.

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Is it really better to buy a car with low kilometres?

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Searching for that perfect used car can sometimes lead you down the path of buying one with low kilometres, but is it really worth it? Photo: iStock/Muanpare wanpen Odometer readings are a large part of what can determine a second-hand vehicle’s worth, with many buyers often paying a premium for low kilometres travelled. RELATED: How many kilometres is good for a used car?

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Honda ZR-V

Autocar

The ZR-V is a vertically stretched Civic for the fiercely contested, hybrid-powered family SUV class The Honda ZR-V may not be thebest-known Honda model, but its made a telling difference to its corporate fortunes.It became one of Honda UK's top three best-selling models in its first full calendar year on sale,2024, returning the company to the right side of 30,000 annual units for the first time this decade.Thats mostly because it fills a gap in a popular market segmentfor compact SUVs.

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Celebration to mark 40 years of one of Australia’s most famous cars

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We’ve all had a Mitsubishi Magna at one point, or at least known somebody who did. Now, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first Magna, a celebration is being held where it was once built. MAGNA40 is a celebration of the popular family sedan and wagon, and it’s open to owners and fans of all generations of Magna and Verada plus the related Diamante sold overseas.

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Sharing Insights: Women in Automotive

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Motor Trader caught up with four high profile women in automotive and got their take on the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. The motor sector offers a diverse range of career options and women are playing prominent roles at the top of the profession. Take Sue Robinson, CEO of the National Franchised Dealers Association, heading up the interests of thousands of UK car dealers.

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Cybertruck Split In Half And It Wasn’t Even Its Fault

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A Tesla Cybertruck was wrecked in a massive multi-vehicle accident in Texas. The EV’s bed was torn off, and seven other vehicles were damaged in the crash. Police say the Mercedes driver suffered a medical episode before losing control. Another Tesla Cybertruck has been wrecked, and this time it’s not because it’s been attacked by vandals angry at the automaker’s CEO Elon Musk, or due to some alleged failure of the driver-assist systems.

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2025 Skoda Elroq electric car to start from less than $60,000

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Skodas second electric vehicle for Australia is months away with a price closer to the popular Tesla Model Y than its Enyaq sibling. The 2025 Skoda Elroq electric SUV is set to start from less than $60,000 before on-road costs when it arrives in local showrooms from July. The Elroq is smaller than the Model Y -sized Enyaq introduced locally in late 2024, and is closer to a BYD Atto 3 , Kia EV3 or Hyundai Kona Electric.

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Ford Ranger Raptor

Autocar

Fords popular pick-up truck gets a Baja rally-style performance overhaul and this time there's a petrol V6 You only need to cast a cursory glance at the Ford Ranger Raptor to know that this isnt your common or garden pick-up truck. Its a far different beast to that of the Ranger Wildtrakthat hasdominated pick-up sales charts in the UK and Europe in recent years.The Raptor is a performance-focused, dune-bashing double-cab vehicle that has the capability of a cross-country rally prerunner (what d

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Honda-Nissan merger still possible since brands have ‘never stopped’ talking

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Honda and Nissan may have failed to reach an agreement to formally start a relationship, but ongoing talks between the Japanese brands and a new CEO at the latter mean a merger could still happen. Last month , the proposed merger was called off as Nissan didnt want to become a subsidiary of Honda, instead demanding to be treated as an equal. Given Hondas significantly stronger financial position, it refused, ultimately leading to the collapse of the proposed merger.

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Marketing channels that actually work in Indonesia?

Shawn Ryder

Indonesia’s digital landscape presents immense opportunities for businesses to connect with consumers. With a population exceeding 270 million, the country boasts a vibrant market where diverse marketing channels can drive engagement and conversion. Understanding these channels is crucial for businesses wishing to thrive in this competitive atmosphere.

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Exclusive: This Is The New Age Nissan Xterra Concept Coming To SEMA

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The Nissan Xterra will return in the form of two fresh SEMA builds for the 2025 show. Both off-road-focused concepts have approval from Nissan and its Nismo division. They combine parts from various newer Nissan models, enhanced with off-road gear. At a time when every automaker is busy reviving heritage nameplates like the Bronco and Land Cruiser to tap into the growing demand for rugged off-roaders, Nissan has been noticeably quiet.

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Federal Opposition to scrap emissions fines for new cars in Australia if elected – report

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Car companies may no longer be fined for selling too many high-emissions vehicles in Australia if the Federal Opposition wins May 3’s election, a report claims. The Federal Opposition is tipped to pull the handbrake on emissions rules for new cars in Australia with reported plans to scrap hefty fines for car makers that fail to meet the rules should it win May 3s election.

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Exclusive: McLaren plots reinvention in full merger with Forseven

Autocar

Forseven merger will bring a broader line-up, here imagined by Autocar Full interview with CEO as British firm sets its sights on dramatic expansion beyond mid-engined supercars McLaren Automotive is to merge with the start-up company Forseven in a bombshell move that will enable McLaren to expand beyond making mid-engined supercars for the first time.

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This state’s new speed cameras are catching almost 80 times as many speeding drivers

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A new set of speed cameras in Tasmania caught nearly 80 times as many motorists breaking the speed limit than when they were last operational. Pulse Tasmania reports the new speed cameras on the Tasman Bridge linking the Hobart CBD on the western side of the River Derwent to the City of Clarence on the east detected more than 700 motorists breaking the 70km/h speed limit in their first week in operation.

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NFDA presents evidence to Supreme Court on motor finance commission

Motor Trader

1407908075 The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) today presented evidence to the Supreme Court, in the appeal against the decision on motor finance commission in Johnson v FirstRand Bank Limited, Wrench v FirstRand Bank Limited and Hopcraft v Close Brothers. NFDA said it was firmly rejecting the notion that its members have conducted their businesses by accepting bribes over the decades.

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Rivian Owner’s DIY Repair Saves Thousands After Mishap And Teaches Us A Lesson

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Rivians and other EVs can be costly to repair after an accident, so one owner found a solution. He replaced a damaged tail light himself and used paintless dent repair to fix body damage. This solution could become a viable option for R1S and R1T owners facing similar situations. How many times have we seen Rivian owners grumble about spending a small – or sometimes large -fortune on seemingly minor repairs after a fender bender or mishap?

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Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 electric car deal sweetened with free home charger

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Buy and ID.4 or ID.5 and Volkswagen will gift, and install, a home charger valued at nearly $2000 to make the transition to an EV that much easier. Volkswagen Australia will throw in a free home charger valued at $1899 to the first 500 buyers of the ID.4 or ID.5 electric cars. The home electric vehicle (EV) charger has a peak output of 7kW, and includes installation by a certified electrician, and can cut the 0-100 per cent charging time of an ID.4 with a 2.3kW household socket from about 23 hou

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