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Canada February 2025: Hyundai (+6.5%), Mazda (+11.9%), Lexus (+9.5%) defy market off -8.2%

Best Selling Cars Blog

Hyundai Elantra sales are up 38.8% in February. Impending US tariffs on Canadian exports throw a cloak of uncertainty for the light vehicle market in the coming months. For now, February figures show a dreadful -8.2% year-on-year evolution to 122,000 estimated by Desroriers Automotive. A main explanation for this fall is the end of Federal and Quebec EV incentives.

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Nissan names new CEO amid major executive shakeup

Motor Authority

Nissan has named Ivan Espinosa as its new CEO Espinosa replaces Makoto Uchida, who has led Nissan since 2019 The executive reshuffle comes less than a month after the breakdown of merger talks with Honda Nissan announced a series of leadership changes on Tuesday, including the appointment of Ivan Espinosa as its new CEO. Espinosa will assume the.

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2027 BMW 7-Series spied with major update

Motor Authority

BMW 7-Series prototypes are out testing with heavy camouflage gear The flagship sedan is expected to adopt design elements and technology debuting in the Neue Klasse EVs The 7-Series' controversial split-headlight design appears to be going away with the update BMW's current 7-Series is approaching the midway point of its lifecycle and, in.

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Rooting for the 2025 Infiniti QX80 isn’t enough

Machines with Souls

The 2025 Infiniti QX80 is the brand's biggest attempt yet to reinvent itself. Does it take enough risks in a crowded luxury SUV market? The post Rooting for the 2025 Infiniti QX80 isn’t enough appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Toyota Dominates Resale Value Ranking

AutoDealer Today

Kelley Blue Book analysis has top 10 retaining more than half of their value after five years.

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Tesla Sales Fall Off A Cliff Globally, Including Germany, Australia, And China

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Tesla sales in Germany plunged by 59.5% in January 2025 and 76.3% in February. In Australia, the EV maker’s deliveries dropped 65.5% in the first two months of 2025. Tesla’s February 2025 sales in China fell 49.16%, signaling a market share decline. Tesla was proudly proclaiming less than a year ago that it would be selling 20 million electric vehicles annually by 2030.

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Taiwan February 2025: CMC J Space cracks podium

Best Selling Cars Blog

The CMC J Space is up to a record third place in Taiwan in February. New car sales in Taiwan edge up 4.8% year-on-year in February to27,515 units, leading to a year-to-date tally off -12% to 62,579. Toyota (+4.7%) matches the market to a more reasonable 28.8% share vs. a record 36.4% in January. It is followed once again by Lexus (+31.3%) at 9% vs. 10.2% last month while CMC (+53.2%) soars past Mercedes (+29.3%) to close out the podium.

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Exclusive Jaguar interview: fresh details on 986bhp super-GT

Autocar

There will be a "strong lineage" between the Type 00 concept and the production GT GT will kick off a series of radical EVs that distil the best of the brands dynamic heritage, says Jags boss The electric four-door GT that will spearhead an all-new era for Jaguar will be revealed at the end of the year and go into production in the middle of 2026. In an exclusive meeting with Autocar at Jaguars Gaydon headquarters, Jaguar boss Rawdon Glover said in a wide-ranging interview that the 986bhp GT is

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The 2025 Acura TLX Type S is really a four-door NSX

Machines with Souls

The 2025 Acura TLX Type S offers a surprising amount of precision, poise and power, elevating this mainstream family sedan onto a new level. The post The 2025 Acura TLX Type S is really a four-door NSX appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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This Is The World’s Only BMW M3 Panel Van Imposter

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The BMW wagon shown here is a heavily modified 320d, now sporting a widebody M3 look. The transformation included deleting the rear doors and covering the rear windows with panels. The wagon got wide fenders, M3 bumpers, new wheels, and a significantly lowered suspension. The BMW M3 Touring is for those who want practicality without sacrificing performance—essentially, it’s the answer for anyone who needs an M3 but has a dog, a bike, and kids.

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Belgium February 2025: Renault up 84.1%, Tesla off -53.7%

Best Selling Cars Blog

Renault sales surge in Belgium in February. Another disappointing month for Belgian new car sales in February at -8.1% year-on-year to 40,161 units. This way, the year-to-date tally recedes -10.7% or almost 10,000 sales to 80,755. BMW (-1.3%) leads the brands charts again but drops to 10.7% share after reaching a record 14.8% last month. Volkswagen (+6.1%) advances to #2 but the best performer of the month is Renault up a stellar 84.1% to climb to #3 overall.

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2025 Nissan Z continues at $44,110, adds Bayside Blu

Motor Authority

The 2025 Nissan Z has been announced Changes include new two-tone color options, along with the GT-R's Bayside Blue signature hue The starting price is unchanged from the previous year at $44,110, including destination With the Nissan GT-R set to bow out of production this summer, Nissan has decided to make its iconic Bayside Blue color available.

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Volkswagen reintroducing physical controls for vital functions

Autocar

New ID Every1 concept has a proper button bar for the most-used functions Brand's design chief commits to "never" repeating the "mistake" of relegating essential controls to touchscreens All future Volkswagen models will feature physical controls for the most important functions, design chief Andreas Mindt has said. The German firm has been criticised over the past fewyears for moving many of the vital controls in its cars from physical buttons and dials to the infotainment touchscreen.

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VFACTS February 2025: Petrol, diesel and EV sales drop as PHEVs, hybrids surge

CarExpert

The Australian new-car market dropped by 7.9 per cent last month compared to February 2024, with major brands like Toyota and Ford going backwards. According to VFACTS figures supplied by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), a total of 96,710 vehicles were delivered in February 2025 after Tesla and Polestar sales figures from the Electric Vehicle Council are included.

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Jaguar Is Ok With Losing Most of Its Current Customers

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It estimates 85% of existing buyers won't order the upcoming electric Jag.

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Finland February 2025: Volkswagen up 42.8%, Tesla down -48.7%

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VW Tiguan sales are up 260.7% year-on-year in February. Yet another negative month in Finland with new car sales off -10.9% year-on-year in February to 4,700 units. The year-to-date total is off -12% as a result to 10,363. Once again hit full frontal (-26.7%), Toyota however easily remains the most popular carmaker in the country with 15.6% share. Volkswagen (+42.8%) goes completely against the grain in 2nd place with a fantastic uptick.

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Speed alert: Ford Mustang joins NC State Highway Patrol fleet

Motor Authority

The Ford Mustang has lost ground to more practical vehicles like Ford’s Explorer SUV and F-150 pickup truck in recent decades when it comes to police duty. However, the popular sports car is still used by some agencies for specialized roles. One area where the Mustang continues to have a presence in law enforcement is highway patrol and.

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Accelerating Action: Key Takeaways from Women Automotive Network’s International Women’s Day Event

Women Automotive Network

This International Womens Day, the Women Automotive Network brought together industry leaders, Employee Resource Group (ERG) champions, and aspiring professionals to celebrate progress and drive meaningful change. In alignment with the 2025 global theme, #AccelerateAction , the event focused on tangible steps to advance women in the automotive industry through insightful discussions, shared experiences, and actionable takeaways.

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VW Bus Feted

AutoDealer Today

Familiar van 75 years in production celebrated for its treasured place in auto history.

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Ford Focus Production Ends in November

Motor 1

A moment of silence for one of the greatest hatchbacks ever made.

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United Arab Emirates January 2025: Nissan Patrol #1, Jetour up to #4 brand

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Nissan Patrol is the best-selling vehicle in the UAE in January. New light vehicle sales in the United Arab Emirates advance by a solid 8.6% year-on-year in January to 24,770 units. Toyota (-4.6%) endures the only year-on-year drop among the Top 6 brands but remains the faraway leader with 23.

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Rivian R1T and R1S get power and range boost via available software upgrades

Motor Authority

Rivian's chief software officer, Wassym Bensaid, took to X to announce the availability of over-the-air upgrades that add power and range to certain versions of the R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck. In a post on Feb. 28, Bensaid revealed that an upgrade for models with the standard Dual-Motor powertrain increases output to the Dual-Motor Performance.

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Don’t buy a Ferrari F40, buy a real fighter jet

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Safe to say that Ferrari F40 values may never come down. But what else gives the same thrills for the same price? How about even more thrills? The post Don’t buy a Ferrari F40, buy a real fighter jet appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Tech Tool Identifies Undone Repairs

AutoDealer Today

Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Carfax search technology helps identify outstanding issues; alliance urges more to tap it.

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2025 Toyota Corolla Gets A New Color And Upholstery In Europe

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New to the 2025 model range is a striking shade of red known as Metal Oxide. Toyota has also added distinctive 17-inch wheels with silver and black spokes. The same synthetic leather as the C-HR has been added to the Corolla’s cockpit. The 12th-generation Toyota Corolla has just been updated in Europe for the 2025 model year. The changes made are relatively minor, but do touch on the car’s exterior design and the interior.

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Saudi Arabia January 2025: Mazda (+70.8%), Chevrolet (+76.8%) stand out in solid market

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The Mazda6 is up to #5 in Saudi Arabia in January. 67,923 new vehicles found a buyer in Saudi Arabia in January, a solid 7.7% year-on-year increase. Toyota (+8%) matches the market and continues to be well ahead of its competitors at 28.5% share.

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Volvo CEO hints at future without wagons

Motor Authority

Limited resources mean Volvo may skip redesigning its wagons, according to CEO To boost sales, Volvo may introduce new variants of other body styles Current V60 and V90 wagons may live on with updates There was a time when Volvo was widely recognized as a station wagon brand, especially in the latter part of the past century thanks to models like.

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Motability takes ÂŁ565 million blow as costs soar

Autocar

Motability posted the 565m loss despite its revenues actually growing by 24% Motability pins loss on more expensive cars, insurance, servicing The UKs biggest fleet, whose explosive growth in June last year was credited with helping car makers through a tricky period, has reported losses of more than half a billion pounds saying this highlights the growing cost of car ownership and volatile resale values of EVs.

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Big Texas Wants to Protect Tiny Trucks

Motor 1

A proposed bill would allow owners to register their imported Japanese Kei cars that are 25 years or older.

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Toyota’s $15,000 Electric SUV Gets 10,000 Orders In Just 60 Minutes In China

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The electric SUV is a little larger than a BYD Atto 3 and offered with three different battery packs. Entry-level and mid-range models have a motor with 204 hp, while the flagship delivers 224 hp. Toyota sells two models equipped with an advanced driver-assistance system powered by Nvidia. China is quickly establishing itself as the global epicenter for affordable electric vehicles, and for good reason.

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USA February 2025: Volvo (+40.1%), Genesis (+20.4%) excel in declining market

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Volvo XC60 sales are up 62.2% in February. New light vehicle sales in the USA endure their first year-on-year decline in 6 months in February at -2.3% to 1,221,863 units. The year-to-date cume is now up 0.5% to 2,334,300. The SAAR is estimated at 16.1 million units, up from 15.6 million in January and 15.8 million in February 2024. Light trucks are up 0.8% to 1,001,027 and passenger cars continue to fall at -14.1% to 220,836 units.

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VW ID.Every1 concept previews entry-level EV due in 2027

Motor Authority

Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.Every1 electric hatch concept car The concept previews a Mini Cooper rival due in 2027 with a price tag of about 20,000 euros The concept is based on a low-cost version of the MEB platform Volkswagen is developing an entry-level electric vehicle set to debut in 2027, with a targeted starting price of around 20,000.

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New A6 Avant is one of the final diesel models Audi will launch

Autocar

Audis logo has been moved from the grille for the first time on an A6 Sporty-looking next-generation estate previously planned to be called A7 arrives in diesel hybrid and petrol guises The new A6 Avant has been unveiled as one of the final diesel cars that Audi will launch and one of only a few diesel estates left on the market. The executive wagon was due to take the A7 moniker under Audis recently axed naming strategy, where EVs were even-numbered and ICE cars odd-numbered.

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Car theft crisis: here’s why you need a GPS tracker in your car

CarExpert

Australias car theft problem is far from a relic of the past. Despite modern advancements in vehicle security,car theft across Australia remains a serious issue, with more than50,000 vehicles stolen annually (about 140 cars every day). Up until a few years ago, the idea of having my car stolen seemed like one of those things that happened to other people.

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Dodge Durango’s Racetrack Taillights Spark Lawsuit

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The taillights are prone to water damage, which can short out part or all of the unit. The lawsuit claims the defect poses a “substantial safety risk” to passengers. The plaintiffs argue some owners face repair bills up to $2,000 to fix the issue. When you think of vehicle defects, you probably imagine something like a cracked engine block or a busted transmission, and not a taillight that might set your car on fire.

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Iceland February 2025: Suzuki Swift best-seller in recovering market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Suzuki Swift is the most popular vehicle in Iceland in February. New car sales in Iceland rally back up 64.2% year-on-year in February to 652 units, on year-ago results hampered by two measures for EVs: the discontinuation of the VAT discount and the implementation of a kilometre-rate charge. The year-to-date tally is up 45.8% to 1,245. Toyota (+10.6%) advances to pole position with a dominant 16% share with Kia (+150%) retrograding to #2.

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Telo's tiny electric truck reaches pre-production

Motor Authority

The Telo MT1 electric pickup truck is now in pre-production Pre-production prototypes will be used for final testing and certification Pricing starts at $41,520 and reservations are already being accepted U.S. EV startup Telo reached a major milestone on March 6 with the unveiling of its first completed pre-production prototype for its MT1.

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