Best Selling Cars Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

The Mitsubishi Xforce is an instant blockbuster in Vietnam. According to data by local association VAMA, the Vietnamese new vehicle market drops -9.2% year-on-year in March to 27,289 sales, leading to a year-to-date tally down -17.4% to 58,165. This is a much better result than the -49.5% of last month. When adding Hyundai figures reported separately from VAMA, the monthly tally climbs to 31,831 (-8.8%) and 68,309 YTD (-18.9%).

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Motor Authority

APRIL 16, 2024

Simpler, more honest, smaller, more efficient, and less expensive—these things aren’t associated often with the introduction of a new vehicle. In the case of the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, these descriptors define the reintroduction of the iconic off-roader. It’s also less powerful, though it weighs less, but in sum it’s.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Nissan Juke sales are up 11-fold year-on-year in Greece. After posting two double-digit gains in a row at the start of the year, the Greek new car market brakes -6.2% year-on-year in March to 12,465 units. The year-to-date tally remains in positive for now at +8.6% and 36,668 sales. Toyota (-6.7%) easily holds onto its traditional pole position with 11.9% share, albeit at a much lower level than year-to-date (14.2%).

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Motor Authority

APRIL 16, 2024

The holdouts clutching their pearls scared the automotive future is boring is a bunch of mishegas. I know this because I screamed around Laguna Seca last week in the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, shifting via paddles and hitting the rev limiter. As the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N rolls into dealerships for $67,475, including a $1,375 destination charge.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Mitsubishi Triton sales are back up 124% year-on-year in March. In March New Zealand new vehicle sales sink -27.3% year-on-year to 11,616 units. This is a particularly poor result given March 2023 was already down -24% on the year prior. The Q1 volume is off -10.7% to 33,878. Passenger Cars are down -34.8% to just 1,509 sales, SUVs are also off -34.8% to 6,048 and lift commercials fare better at -5.9% to 3,367.

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Motor Authority

APRIL 16, 2024

Alfa Romeo's new subcompact crossover revealed last week as the Milano will instead be called the Junior when it starts sales later this year. Alfa Romeo announced the new name on Monday and cited an Italian law that bans the use of the Milano name. At issue is the vehicle originally using the name of an Italian city while calling a production.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

The Suzuki Vitara dominates the Hungarian charts. 37,506 new light vehicles found a buyer in Hungary of the First Quarter of 2024, a solid 8.3% year-on-year increase. The PC only total stands at 31,668, up 7.1% year-on-year. Suzuki dominates the PC+LCV charts with 13.9% share just above Toyota (13.5%). Skoda, Ford and Volkswagen complete the Top 5. As for PC only, Suzuki (+134.8%) rallies back up to the first spot as well with a splendid 16% share, with Toyota (-10.7%) in difficulty at #2 but Sk

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Best Selling Cars Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Do you spend a lot of your time driving or thinking about cars? There are many people who consider themselves “petrol heads” and will see this as a big part of their personality. If you have a passion for all things car-related and driving, you might wonder what some good hobbies are. You can’t spend all of your time behind the wheel, but there are lots of hobbies that are well-suited to those with a passion for automobiles.

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Motor Authority

APRIL 16, 2024

Audi's E-Tron GT is set to receive a round of updates likely mirroring the changes made to the related Porsche Taycan for the 2025 model year. This means we can expect improvements in range, performance, and comfort levels, and possibly the arrival of a new flagship grade. Audi hasn't said when the updated E-Tron GT will arrive, but a launch late.

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Autocar

APRIL 16, 2024

New headlights are said to shine a wider beam than previously and include cornering lamps New styling inspired by Samurai armour is said to be more aerodynamic, boosting efficiency and refinement The Nissan Qashqai has received a bold new look to bring it into line with the electric Ariya , boost its efficiency and secure its position as one of Europe’s most popular cars.

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Motor Authority

APRIL 16, 2024

Lamborghini earlier in April held its innaugural Lamborghini Arena, a gathering that ran for two days at Italy's Imola Circuit and was open to both customers and fans. Around 6,000 participants and 380 Lamborghinis, from past and present, visited the racetrack, including the new Revuelto supercar. Lamborghini also marked the event with the.

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Autocar

APRIL 16, 2024

Whichever kind of Mustang lights your fire, it was on show Hundreds of Mustangs lined up at the British Motor Museum to celebrate the everyman sports car’s 60th birthday Every country has its car: Mini , Volkswagen Beetle, Fiat 500 , Renault 5 – each bound up intrinsically with the heritage of its respective land of origin, and in certain cases nearly as long-lived.

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Motor Authority

APRIL 16, 2024

Lotus is expanding beyond the world of lightweight sports cars by launching more mainstream vehicles, starting with an electric SUV known as the Eletre that was first shown in early 2022. Order books for the U.S. are finally open and the first customers can expect to take delivery in late 2024. Prices for this market start at $107,000 for the.

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Autocar

APRIL 16, 2024

The ID 7 Tourer is proportionally identical to the ID 7 saloon New EV arrives to take on the BMW i5 Touring as one of the few electric estates on sale Volkswagen is now taking orders for the new ID 7 Tourer, pricing the sleek electric estate from £52,240 - slightly higher than the ID 7 saloon. The Volkswagen ID 7 Tourer is one of few electric estates on sale today.

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Motor Authority

APRIL 16, 2024

A redesigned Toyota Land Cruiser starts sales this spring for less than $60,000, and we just tested one. The latest Land Cruiser is smaller and less powerful than before, but it's also a lot lighter and this has resulted in significant efficiency gains. The Hyundai N performance division has launched its first electric vehicle in the form of the.

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Autocar

APRIL 16, 2024

The new Quattroporte EV was originally due to arrive next year Electric luxury saloon, previously thought to use STLA Large, was recently postponed by three years Maserati is deciding whether the next-generation Quattroporte will use an extended version of the Granturismo 's bespoke platform, its chief engineer has told Autocar. The electric luxury saloon was originally scheduled to arrive next year as Maserati’s first model not to offer a combustion model.

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Carscoops

APRIL 16, 2024

The very first production examples of the Aspark Owl, a record-breaking electric hypercar, is being offered through an online auction by SBX Cars. This electric beast boasts four electric motors producing a combined 1,985 hp and a staggering 0-60 mph time of 1.7 seconds. Aspark will build only 50 Owls, and anyone ordering one now faces a wait of at least a year.

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Autocar

APRIL 16, 2024

Claims of a broader operating window and improved EV stats for Taycan sibling Sometimes we will drive a new car under embargo, securing early access in return for not writing about it until a certain date. Usually, that’s only a few days or so after the drive, but on occasion, event logistics and launch cycles lead to a gap of a few weeks. In the case of this Audi E-tron GT prototype, the embargo was so long that I actually drove it back in 2023.

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AutoDealer Today

APRIL 16, 2024

March volume highest in two years as consumers bargain shop.

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CarExpert

APRIL 16, 2024

Almost 8000 Hyundai, Kia and Genesis electric vehicles (EVs) have been recalled in Australia for a fault which can cause a complete loss of power, affecting almost every battery-powered model sold by the brands. The recall affects 3948 Kia EV6s , 3521 Hyundai Ioniq 5s and Ioniq 6s , as well as 528 Genesis GV60 , Electrified GV70 and Electrified G80s.

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Carscoops

APRIL 16, 2024

Carlos Tavares was approached by a Chinese automaker looking to buy one of Stellantis’ French brands. Reports of Stellantis abandoning Italy are “fake news” according to the Stellantis CEO. Tavares added that an offer for Alfa Romeo in 2021 was rejected as well. Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares says that none of the conglomerate’s brands are for sale and after revealing they had received offers to sell Alfa Romeo, said that another offer came for one of its Frenc

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Auto Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Filed under: Toyota , First Drives , SUV , Hybrid , Off-Road Vehicles Continue reading 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Drive Review: Brief taste shows promise, but 1958 questionable 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Drive Review: Brief taste shows promise, but 1958 questionable originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

APRIL 16, 2024

Denza, a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes, has unveiled the Z9 GT, a powerful electric shooting brake boasting 3 electric motors and a staggering 952 hp output. The Z9 GT is a big wagon, measuring over 5 meters long with a 3,125 mm wheelbase making it larger than both the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo and Taycan Sport Turismo. The EV weighs an extraordinary 2,785 kg or 6,338 lbs, almost 200 kg (440 lbs) more than a Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

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Autocar

APRIL 16, 2024

The A3 will once again be offered in both Sportback and saloon forms in the UK Audi’s hatch and saloon get targeted revisions, with a powerful 329bhp S3 to follow Pricing and specification details have been revealed for the new Audi A3 , which gains a wide-reaching overhaul for 2024 in saloon and Sportback guises. The A3 Sportback costs from £32,035, while the more practical saloon is slightly more expensive at £32,600.

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Carscoops

APRIL 16, 2024

The Land Cruiser nameplate is akin to Toyota royalty. It’s been around in one form or another for over 70 years so when it went out of production for North America after 2021, it was big news. Now, the re-introduction of the model to the U.S. market as part of an entirely new generation is even bigger news. Toyota has completely revamped the model in just about every way possible.

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Auto Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Filed under: Lexus , Toyota , Technology , Infotainment Continue reading Toyota adding Apple CarPlay escape, docked menu bank as OTA infotainment update Toyota adding Apple CarPlay escape, docked menu bank as OTA infotainment update originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

APRIL 16, 2024

The VW Passat Pro revealed its design ahead of an official debut that is expected in the third quarter of 2024. It looks similar to the EU-spec VW Passat Variant but has different sheet metal on the profile and a sleeker tail. The four-door sedan will be produced by SAIC Volkswagen in China and is not intended for export markets. The ninth generation of the VW Passat made its debut last year in Europe, exclusively available in a Variant (estate) bodystyle.

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AutoDealer Today

APRIL 16, 2024

Washington state store expands its Pacific Northwest holdings.

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APRIL 16, 2024

The redesigned Audi Q7 has been spied undergoing testing in Germany. Sporting an evolutionary design, the model has soft curves and split lighting units. The redesigned crossover could be introduced next year and launched in 2026. The facelifted Audi Q7 recently began arriving at U.S. dealerships, but a redesigned model is already on the horizon. It can’t come soon enough as the current crossover is nearly a decade old.

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CarExpert

APRIL 16, 2024

The latest software updates for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles (EVs) will bring a number of nifty features, but it’s not yet clear when they’ll all be available for Australian owners. In a post on social media platform X – formerly known as Twitter – Tesla announced the imminent rollout of its North American Spring software update. This includes a significant update for the infotainment systems in Tesla Model 3s and Model Ys fitted with an AMD computer chip (all 2022 and onwards

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Canadian Auto Dealer

APRIL 16, 2024

Paying attention to the progressive steps of Chat GPT and artificial intelligence overall may not seem necessary to some dealers, but its importance should not be understated. While the impact that AI and especially Chat GPT will have on auto retail is not fully known, the technology is moving forward with increasing speed and arguably at alarming rates.

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CarExpert

APRIL 16, 2024

GM is getting ready to re-enter the full-sized SUV segment in Australia, teasing the 2025 GMC Yukon Denali ahead of its global reveal. “The GMC Yukon has been at Premoso [GMSV’s Melbourne factory] for a few months as we start gearing up the remanufacturing process,” said GM Australia and New Zealand managing director Jess Bala. “Now that the camouflage has come off, we’ll be able to embark on more extensive on-road, local right-hand-drive development and testing.

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Carscoops

APRIL 16, 2024

Ford has issued a recall for the dealer-installed hood scoop on the Bronco Sport due to the possibility of it detaching while driving. The exact cause of the detachment is under investigation, but Ford suspects issues with adhesive and potential installation errors. Thankfully, there haven’t been any reports of injuries or accidents caused by detached hood scoops.

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Auto Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Filed under: Green , Hyundai , First Drives , Crossover , Hatchback , Electric , Luxury , Performance Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 5 N First Drive Review: Mega fun everywhere, not just 0-60 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N First Drive Review: Mega fun everywhere, not just 0-60 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

APRIL 16, 2024

These renderings show the new off-roader in a range of factory colors from the past and present. Toyota will sell the new model with two 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder powertrains. Underpinning the new 4Runner is the TNGA-F platform. The all-new 2025 Toyota 4Runner has all of the right ingredients to give the Ford Bronco a run for its money but at the time of writing, just five different colors had been confirmed for it.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Market was still strong last week, but it's changing.

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Auto Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Tesla , Safety , Truck Continue reading Cybertruck owner's video claiming a stuck accelerator pedal attracts NHTSA attention Cybertruck owner's video claiming a stuck accelerator pedal attracts NHTSA attention originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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