Motor Authority
APRIL 8, 2024
The Audi A3 receives a mid-cycle update for the 2025 model year, and the updates will extend to the performance-oriented models in the range, the S3 and RS 3. Audi revealed the 2025 A3 in March and on Monday the automaker provided a first look at the 2025 S3. The cars are due in showrooms later this year, though once again the U.S. will receive a.
Best Selling Cars Blog
APRIL 8, 2024
Daihatsu Tanto sales implode -93.6% year-on-year. Japanese new vehicle sales continue to struggle in March at -21.1% to 451,444, leading to a Q1 tally off -18.1% to 1,131,140. In particular, kei car sales are down -23.6% to 148,228 for the month. Sales continue to be hampered by the safety test falsification scandal at Daihatsu which completely shut down production at the start of the year.
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Motor Authority
APRIL 8, 2024
The electric version of the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class will be revealed on April 24 ahead of a formal debut the following day at the 2024 Beijing auto show, Mercedes announced on Monday. First previewed in 2021 by the EQG concept, whose name was initially expected to carry over into production, the electric G-Class will be known as the G 580.
Best Selling Cars Blog
APRIL 8, 2024
Belgee X50 New passenger cars in Russia are up 109.4% year-on-year in March to 146,526 units, showing Western sanctions levelled following its invasion of Ukraine are not impacting the market anymore. The year-to-date tally is up 93% to 330,692. Note: compared to last year our Russian data source has shifted to PPK JSC, which explains some inconsistencies vs. year ago figures.
Motor Authority
APRIL 8, 2024
Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to social media last week to announce plans for the reveal of a Tesla robotaxi on August 8. Musk didn't provide any further details, though he said during 2022's opening of Tesla's plant in Austin, Texas, that Tesla would build a robotaxi at the site. Musk's post, which was made on X on April 5, came the same day Reuters.
Best Selling Cars Blog
APRIL 8, 2024
The Volvo EX30 breaks into the Swedish Top 5 in March. Swedish new car sales skid -21% year-on-year in March to just 23,891 units, tilting the year-to-date volume in negative at -5.5% to 59,822. Volvo (+9.4%) goes against its home market’s general trend to easily top the brands charts with 16.7% share. Tesla (-35.9%) is up three spots on February to #2 with a solid 10.6% share despite falling heavily on a record-breaking year-ago result.
Motor Authority
APRIL 8, 2024
Development of the 2025 BMW M5 sedan and M5 Touring wagon is continuing with cold-weather testing in Arjeplog, Sweden. Engineers took prototypes of the seventh-generation M5 on a 1,491-mile road trip from Munich to Arjeplog—a favorite spot among automakers for cold-weather testing—and documented it in a series of YouTube videos. The.
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Motor Authority
APRIL 8, 2024
Max Verstappen led a one-two finish for Red Bull Racing on Sunday at the Japanese Grand Prix, held at the Suzuka Circuit. Sergio Perez crossed the line some 12 seconds behind his teammate, followed by Ferrari's Carlos Sainz roughly 20 seconds back to claim third in the race that served as round four of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship.
Best Selling Cars Blog
APRIL 8, 2024
The Toyota Yaris posts an excellent month at the expense of the Toyota Etios. Sales of new light vehicles in Argentina implode -36.4% year-on-year in March to 24,017 units, leading to a year-to-date tally off -30% to 80,084. Toyota (-30.1%) improves its share to 25.3% vs. 19.1% over Q1 with over 6,000 sales for the month. Volkswagen (-21.1%) resists somewhat and repeats at #2 above Fiat (-41.5%).
Motor Authority
APRIL 8, 2024
With only 375 examples built, plus a handful of additional prototype examples, the McLaren P1 is a rare breed. As a result, any example that comes up for sale is an opportunity not to be wasted, but the latest up for grabs is one fans and collectors should really take note of. A prototype example, referred to internally as the P1 VP3 (Validation.
Best Selling Cars Blog
APRIL 8, 2024
The Tata Punch is #1 in India in March. Indian new car wholesales climb 10% year-on-year in March to an all-time high record for the month to 369,381 units. Note the previous March record was reached just last year. The Q1 tally is up 11.7% to 1,135,030 sales, the highest Q1 figure ever recorded. Maruti Suzuki (+15%) holds 41.3% share vs. 42.3% so far this year.
Motor Authority
APRIL 8, 2024
Mercedes-Benz will use the 2024 Beijing auto show later this month to debut its electric G-Class. First previewed in 2021 by the EQG concept, whose name was initially expected to carry over into production, the electric G-Class will instead be called the G 580 with EQ Technology, Mercedes confirmed. Two-time Formula 1 world champion Mika.
Machines with Souls
APRIL 8, 2024
I started driving a BMW in 2010, five years before I met my wife. It was never a requirement to have cars as a hobby to date me, and that’s what all my M bros are for on the weekends anyway. However, once Ms. Machines went on to become Mrs. Machines, I was sure I… The post The BMW X4 xDrive30i shows that good cars don’t always make sense appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Best Selling Cars Blog
APRIL 8, 2024
Renault sales are up 60% year-on-year in March. Surprise, surprise, the March 2024 volume is a new record for the month but it slows down its year-on-year growth rate at +5.7% to 109,828. The previous March record was established just last year at 103,929. Q1 volumes are up 25.2% to 295,519. Once again Fiat (-28.4%) struggles but stays atop the brands charts with 13.4% share.
CarExpert
APRIL 8, 2024
Chinese automotive giant BYD is reportedly set to launch its next-generation Blade battery in August, boasting significant range gains over its current power packs. Fast Technology reports BYD electric vehicle (EV) battery subsidiary FinDreams has developed the new Blade pack to be about 25 per cent more efficient than the brand’s existing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries.
Autocar
APRIL 8, 2024
The Frontera is only slightly smaller than the outgoing Grandland Pure-EV and mild-hybrid options for Crossland's larger successor, related to new Citroën C3 Aircross The Vauxhall Frontera has been revived as a chunky family SUV to replace the Crossland, with the option of petrol or pure-electric power. Understood to be a close relation to the upcoming second-generation Citroën C3 Aircross – and expected to share its affordability-focused Smart Car platform – the Frontera is larger than its pre
Auto Blog
APRIL 8, 2024
Filed under: Green , Weird Car News , Fisker , Car Buying , Crossover , SUV , Electric Continue reading Edmunds bought a Fisker Ocean, warns others not to make the same mistake Edmunds bought a Fisker Ocean, warns others not to make the same mistake originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 8 Apr 2024 10:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
APRIL 8, 2024
The new Kodiaq is is bigger, bolder and more advanced than the previous model Seven-seat SUV offers choice of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid power; stand by for hot vRS The new Skoda Kodiaq goes on sale in the UK this week, priced from £36,645 - around £9000 more than the previous car. The second generation of the Czech firm's largest SUV dons a bold new look and adds plug-in hybrid power for the first time.
Auto Blog
APRIL 8, 2024
Filed under: Green , GMC , Car Buying , Truck , SUV , Electric , Off-Road Vehicles , Performance Continue reading Base GMC Hummer EV2 reportedly dead for the planned 2025 launch year Base GMC Hummer EV2 reportedly dead for the planned 2025 launch year originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 8 Apr 2024 09:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
APRIL 8, 2024
S3 Sportback and S3 Saloon now make 329bhp and 310lb ft Power boost and torque splitter upgrade for Audi’s hot hatchback and saloon pair The Audi S3 has received a major upgrade, with an increase in output to 329bhp and the addition of a torque splitter system, which has been taken from the latest Audi RS3 mega-hatch. Both the four-door saloon and five-door hatchback versions of the performance model also receive several minor styling changes, in line with the recent facelift of the regular A3.
Carscoops
APRIL 8, 2024
Leasing the Lucid Air Grand Touring for $604 per month requires a $6,250 downpayment. Grand Touring models in Lucid’s range are available for under $120,000. These deals make the Air cheaper to lease than a BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe ($658 excluding taxes and fees). If you reside in the U.S. and are in the market for leasing a luxurious and fast electric sedan, a new deal uncovered for the 2023 Lucid Air might just be worth your attention.
Autocar
APRIL 8, 2024
'EQG' could spearhead a new line of ultra-luxury Mercedes SUVs Quad-motor EQG is renamed G580 with EQ Technology ahead of sales beginning later this year Mercedes will reveal the long-awaited electric G-Class at the Beijing motor show later this month. Previously known as the EQG, the electric 4x4 will be sold as the G580 with EQ Technology later this year, following its reveal on 24 April at Auto China.
Carscoops
APRIL 8, 2024
The iCar V23 is a compact electric SUV featuring a rugged design that echoes the styling of iconic off-roaders like the Land Cruiser, Defender, and G-Class. Available in RWD and AWD configurations, the iCar V23 boasts ranges exceeding 400km (AWD) and 500km (RWD) and offers Level 2+ ADAS capabilities. The new EV marks the second joint project between Chery and Xiaomi, with plans for six to eight more electric vehicles in the next three years.
Autocar
APRIL 8, 2024
The e-208 was once top of the small EV class. Can the facelift help it beat the Chinese competition? Anyone who has been to mainland Europe in the past few years will have seen a 208. They’re everywhere. Officially the best-selling car in Europe last year, in fact. This new Peugeot e-208 has an awful lot to live up to, then.Electric cars have been gaining traction in other market niches over the past decade, but increasingly tough legislation and the rapid reduction in technology costs mean that
Carscoops
APRIL 8, 2024
The 2.0L TFSI engine now produces 328 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque allowing for a 0-62 mph in 4.7 seconds. The RS 3’s torque splitter allows for fully variable torque distribution between the rear wheels. Engineers have also tweaked the seven-speed S-tronic transmission to halve shift times. A month after the Audi A3 was facelifted for the 2025 model year, both the sporty S3 Sedan and the more practical S3 Sportback that won’t be offered in North America have been upgraded with more gr
Autocar
APRIL 8, 2024
New Mercedes-AMG GT E Performance PHEV is all but identical to pure-V8 GT 63 New AMG GT 63 S E Performance coupé will be revealed at the Beijing motor show later this month Mercedes-AMG will reveal the new plug-in hybrid version of its GT super-coupé later this month, having shown a prototype at the Munich motor show last year. Named the GT 63 S E Performance, it will use the same powertrain as the recently unveiled Mercedes-AMG SL 63 E Performance roadster, which pairs the GT 63's twin-turboc
Carscoops
APRIL 8, 2024
Brazil’s Chevrolet S10 midsize pickup is based on the last-gen Colorado Overhauled interior with a new digital cockpit and softer seats The 2.8-liter turbodiesel now combined with a new 8-speed automatic transmission While North America welcomed an all-new Chevrolet Colorado last year , the previous generation of the midsize truck continues to live on in South America.
Drive.com
APRIL 8, 2024
If you’re considering buying a second-hand EV, these are the essential pre-purchase checks to carry out first. New electric car sales continue to increase in Australia. According to local new car sales data, a total of 87,217 new electric cars were sold in 2023 – a whopping 5627 per cent increase on the 1523 EVs sold in 2019. RELATED: Used electric car prices ‘more volatile’ than other cars With new technology emerging almost monthly, increased battery cell efficiency and new m
Carscoops
APRIL 8, 2024
Ford Maverick recorded 39,061 sales, a rise of 81.9 percent. The Blue Oval shifted 7,743 F-150 Lightning EVs, up 80.4 percent. ICE F-150 sales dropped slightly, but it’s still America’s favorite truck. Pickup truck sales in North America held mostly steady in the first three months of 2023, just over 650,689 trucks finding homes, a drop of 2.7 percent on Jan-March 2023.
Autocar
APRIL 8, 2024
There are hordes of upgraded hot hatches out there, but what if you're looking to really stand out from the crowd? From the colours of our front doors to how we dress every day, it seems we're predisposed to expressing our personalities by any means possible. And it’s no different with cars: for almost as long as they’ve been around, we’ve been fettling them to suit our wants and needs.
Carscoops
APRIL 8, 2024
2023 Chevrolet Corvette’s hybrid powertrain helps make it the quickest Corvette ever off the line The McLaren 750S has more power, similar torque, and less weight Can the $150,000 Chevy take on a $450,000 supercar in the U-drag race? The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is a very fast car. In fact, when Car and Driver got its hands on one, they determined it was the quickest-accelerating Corvette they had ever tested posting a time of 2.5 seconds in the 0-60 mph sprint.
Auto Blog
APRIL 8, 2024
Continue reading Tesla robotaxis: Wall Street weighs in on Elon Musk’s latest claim Tesla robotaxis: Wall Street weighs in on Elon Musk’s latest claim originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 8 Apr 2024 17:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
APRIL 8, 2024
Mercedes is set to storm Auto China with a host of debuts including the facelifted EQS and all-new G-Class EV. Besides electric vehicles, Mercedes-AMG will introduce the new GT 63 S E Performance. The company also hinted at a new E-Class variant as well as something from Maybach. China is one of Mercedes’ most important markets and the brand is showing that by announcing plans to introduce a handful of models at Auto China.
Drive.com
APRIL 8, 2024
University research finds there’s still a long way to go to convince people autonomous tech is the way to go. Almost half of Australians don’t trust autonomous cars, according to a new survey. The research, carried out by Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, surveyed 562 people about their feelings towards self-driving vehicles – with 53 per cent saying they were not in favour or unsure.
Carscoops
APRIL 8, 2024
After a messy sales fiasco involving a deployed soldier, the green Challenger SRT Demon 170 was auctioned off at Mecum’s Houston 2024 event. The proceeds from the auction will be donated to three veteran-related charities. While the Mac Haik dealership claims to support veterans, questions remain about their initial actions and whether this is a genuine effort to rebuild trust.
Auto Remarketing
APRIL 8, 2024
Wholesale vehicle prices last month were down double-digit-percentages from March 2023, but whether the close of the first quarter represented a strong spring market is up for some debate. It may depend on which industry index you’re observing. Still, a common theme of “normalcy” certainly has emerged in the used-car market. On Monday, Black Book released its Used Vehicle Retention Index, which fell 13.6% year-over-year and rose 0.9% month-over-month to come in at 151.8 for March.
Carscoops
APRIL 8, 2024
Driving the EK9 Civic Type R is Honda’s B16B 1.6-liter 4-cylinder with 181 hp. The JDM hot hatch rocks a five-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. This example was imported into the U.S. from Japan in 2023. The FL5-generation Honda Civic Type R is arguably the most exciting hot hatch currently on the market, building on Honda’s rich history of red-badged Civics, and today we’re looking at the one that started it all.
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