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2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST costs $96,495, packs 440 miles of range

Motor Authority

It's been more than two years since Chevrolet first revealed the 2024 Silverado EV, but retail customers are finally able to order the full-size electric truck in time for delivery this summer. The first version on offer is a Silverado EV First-Edition RST, which Chevy on Wednesday announced with a price tag of $96,495, including a $1,995.

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Taiwan March 2024: MG HS on podium for the first time

Best Selling Cars Blog

The MG HS ranks at a record #3 in March. 41,313 new cars hit Taiwanese roads in March, a -6.4% year-on-year drop. The Q1 2023 volume is up 5.7% to 112,401. Toyota (-6.7%) matches the market to easily remain in the brands top spot with 23.8% share and 26.4% so far this year. Honda (-12.4%) struggles but rallies back up three spots on February to rank at #2 both for the month and year-to-date.

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Nissan exec: Screens aren’t the future, windshields are

Motor Authority

For the vocal contingent who hate modern vehicle interiors filled with screens, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is Nissan’s design chief Alfonso Albaisa told Motor Authority at the 2024 New York auto show that the future isn’t more screens—or even screens at all. The bad news is the executive said eventually.

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Brazil March 2024: VW Polo now #1 year-to-date, BYD Dolphin Mini and Renault Kardian land

Best Selling Cars Blog

The BYD Dolphin Mini aka Seagull instantly ranks as the best-selling Chinese model in Brazil. New light vehicle sales in Brazil disappoint in March at -5.7% year-on-year to 175,982 units. Keep in mind however that March 2023 was up a staggering 38.3% on the year prior. The Q1 volume is up 10.7% to 483,303. In an extraordinary show of stability, the Top 11 brands are ordered in the same way as February and Q1.

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2025 Cadillac CT5 gets major price hike

Motor Authority

Cadillac has substantially updated the CT5 midsize sedan for the 2025 model year, but the updates come with big price increases. The 2025 CT5, which starts sales this spring, will carry a base price of $47,595, before destination, CarsDirect reported last week. That's $9,200 higher than the starting price of the 2024 model, although the 2024.

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Ohio Toyota Store Sold

AutoDealer Today

The purchase marks Victory Automotive Groups’ 11th Dealership for the Brand

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Polestar 2 to be replaced by Polestar 7

Motor Authority

The Polestar 7 first hinted at by company CEO Thomas Ingenlath in 2022 will end up replacing the Polestar 2, Ingenlath revealed in an interview with Autocar published on Wednesday. While the 7 won't be a direct successor to the 2 compact hatchback, it will sit in roughly the same position, Ingenlath said. That likely means it will be the.

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2025 BMW M5, 2024 Rezvani Retro RR1: Car News Headlines

Motor Authority

BMW's next M5 has been spotted testing ahead of an impending debut, and this time there will be sedan and wagon body styles. While wagons aren't typically offered in the U.S., the M5 wagon, to be called an M5 Touring, is tipped to reach these shores. California's Rezvani plans to add retro design cues to modern cars via a new division called.

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Disneyland's Tomorrowland cars are ditching fossil fuel

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Weird Car News , Automotive History , Electric Continue reading Disneyland's Tomorrowland cars are ditching fossil fuel Disneyland's Tomorrowland cars are ditching fossil fuel originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 3 Apr 2024 12:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Distracted Driving Deaths Down But Not Out

AutoDealer Today

Latest data show that despite more miles traveled, fatalities are falling, though the danger persists, particularly among young travelers.

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2024 Tesla Model Y price and specs: Up to $8500 price cut with design update

Drive.com

As much as $8500 has been slashed from the Tesla Model Y’s price in Australia, alongside small changes to wheels and colours. 2024 Tesla Model Y pricing and specifications New colours, 19-inch wheel finish Big price cut of up to $8500 Priced from $63,900 before on-road costs The cost of the 2024 Tesla Model Y in Australia has been cut by up to $8500 with the arrival of the updated model, offering revised styling and new colours.

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Auto industry must halve EV battery weight over next decade, Stellantis CEO says

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Electric Continue reading Auto industry must halve EV battery weight over next decade, Stellantis CEO says Auto industry must halve EV battery weight over next decade, Stellantis CEO says originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 3 Apr 2024 16:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Exclusive: Nio gives its EVs a "European flavour" in Oxfordshire

Autocar

Each of Nio's models have benefited from the Oxfordshire base's input Chief engineer Danilo Teobaldi and his team are shaping car's dynamics at Oxfordshire base In a modest-looking workshop on an industrial estate in Oxfordshire, the foundation of Nio ’s UK market aspirations is being laid. Here in ‘Motorsport Valley’, a small team of engineers are working to provide the Chinese electric car maker’s future models with what its principal chief engineer, Danilo Teobaldi, describes as a “European f

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Drive TV: We take the Tesla Model 3 on a classic Australian road trip

Drive.com

Tune in to Channel 9 this Sunday to watch us drive to a stunning location in the foothills of the Great Diving Range, piloting one of Australia’s most popular vehicles. This week on Drive TV, we head off on a road trip and meet one of Australia’s culinary pioneers. Hitting the road from Port Melbourne, we head north-west on a classic Australian adventure piloting the Tesla Model 3 , winner of the Drive Car of the Year 2024 – Best Urban Electric Vehicle under $100k.

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2024 GWM Ora is Australia’s cheapest electric car… once again

CarExpert

GWM has slashed prices of its Ora hatchback, cementing it as Australia’s cheapest electric car – at least for now. The Chinese brand has announced new nationwide drive-away pricing for the Ora range , which now opens at $35,990 drive-away for the Standard Range – down $4000 on the previous price before on-road costs. Given the Standard Range previously cost up to $42,500 drive-away in Victoria, the actual saving is up to $6510.

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2015 Fiat 500L used by Pope Francis could sell for $100,000

Auto Blog

Filed under: Celebrities , Weird Car News , Fiat Continue reading 2015 Fiat 500L used by Pope Francis could sell for $100,000 2015 Fiat 500L used by Pope Francis could sell for $100,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 3 Apr 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Australia isn’t ready for electric utes, for now – Kia Australia boss

Drive.com

Limited driving ranges – which are halved when towing or carrying a load – are among the reasons today’s electric utes are not ready for most Australians, according to a top Kia executive. The local boss of South Korean car giant Kia says the current generation of electric utes – with high prices, and limited driving ranges that are cut in half when towing – are not yet suited to Australia.

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Best sports cars under $50,000 for 2024

Auto Blog

Filed under: Chevrolet , Ford , Mazda , Nissan , Subaru , Toyota , Convertible , Coupe , Performance Continue reading Best sports cars under $50,000 for 2024 Best sports cars under $50,000 for 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 3 Apr 2024 16:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Australian new-car sales in March 2024: VFACTS record streak continues, Toyota RAV4 second

Drive.com

New-car sales are on their longest streak of year-on-year growth since 2021, and set a new March record – despite fears of an imminent slowdown – after Toyota posted a 43 per cent increase in deliveries. Deliveries of new motor vehicles increased for the 11th consecutive month in March 2024 – and set another record – as the number of cars leaving showrooms continues to buck industry warnings of a slowdown around the corner.

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Why your car door won't lock or unlock properly

Auto Blog

Filed under: Auto Repair , Maintenance , Ownership , Parts and Accessories Continue reading Why your car door won't lock or unlock properly Why your car door won't lock or unlock properly originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 3 Apr 2024 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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GWM Ora prices cut to hold title of Australia’s cheapest electric car

Drive.com

Chinese brand GWM has doubled-down on discounts for the Ora electric car, and introduced a permanent price cut – with the Standard Range now just $35,990 drive-away. Pricing for the 2024 GWM Ora hatch has been cut to just $35,990 drive-away – cementing its position as Australia’s cheapest electric car. The Chinese car maker previously offered a limited-time deal on runout 2023-plate stock – which saw the Standard Range priced from $36,638 to $39,903 drive-away – but it was originally planned to

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Top Selling Cars in Florida

Fladco

Last year, Florida’s auto market saw an exceptional rise, with vehicle sales topping over 1 million. This notable growth propels Florida to a leading position in the national automotive market and reveals its residents’ unique and evolving tastes. With an 8% sales increase from the previous year, this surge underscores our state’s auto market’s vitality and broad influence on national car sales trends.

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2024 Tesla Model 3 price trimmed in Australia

Drive.com

The Model 3 Long Range has received a price cut five months after the facelifted model launched – but the reduction is not as significant as the updated Model Y. The price of the 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range has dropped by $1000, coming at the same time as significant cost reductions for its top-selling Model Y SUV sibling. It is the first price change for the Model 3 sedan – Australia’s second-best-selling electric car – since a facelifted model arrived in Tesla showrooms at the end of 2

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BYD ute: Plug-in hybrid Ranger rival teased ahead of Australian release

CarExpert

BYD has released teaser images of its first ute, set to debut with plug-in hybrid power and expected in Australia this year. The as-yet unnamed BYD ute has previously been confirmed by the brand’s local distributor for a launch in the second half of 2024, with vehicles already on the ground here for testing. The ute has been spied extensively in China and in Australia, with patent images revealing its exterior design and photos from a drive event in China revealing its interior.

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Distracted Driving Deaths Down But Not Out

F&I and Showroom

Latest data show that despite more miles traveled, fatalities are falling, though the danger persists, particularly among young travelers.

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VFACTS March 2024: Big month leads to record quarterly result

CarExpert

March was yet another record month for new vehicle sales in Australia, resulting in a record quarter for the market. A total of 109,647 vehicles were delivered in March, beating the previous March record of 106,988 vehicles set back in 2018. All up, 304,452 vehicles were delivered in the first quarter of 2024, up 13.2 per cent on the first quarter of 2023 and the best-ever first quarter for new vehicle sales in Australia.

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2025 Porsche Taycan First Drive Review: How does 938 hp sound?

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Porsche , First Drives , Electric , Luxury , Performance , Sedan Continue reading 2025 Porsche Taycan First Drive Review: How does 938 hp sound? 2025 Porsche Taycan First Drive Review: How does 938 hp sound? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 3 Apr 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Top 10 best superminis 2024

Autocar

The best superminis have evolved from small yet practical cars to ones with real dynamic prowess and versatility The onslaught of high-riding crossovers and full-size SUVs paints a different picture, but small, B-segment hatchbacks – that is, superminis – remain the best-selling cars in Europe. In recent years, few significant new models have been introduced, but there have been a fair number of facelifts, which have shaken up the rankings.

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Renault and Volvo to create ‘revolutionary’ next-generation Flexis electric vans

Auto Express

The companies will work together to create a family of electric vans based on an EV-dedicated skateboard platform

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Renault, Volvo Group partner on commercial EVs to be 'Tesla of vans'

Autocar

First of three Flexis vans is due in 2026 Manufacturers have established new company Flexis to build line of radical, time-saving electric vans Renault and lorry maker the Volvo Group have established a new start-up that aims to flip the European commercial vehicle sector on its head with a range of highly modular electric vans. Called Flexis, it aims to capitalise on growth in demand for zero-emission commercial vehicles, which is expected by its creators to rise by 40% each year until 2030.

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NHTSA opens preliminary probe into Fisker Ocean over door failure

Auto Blog

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Fisker , Safety , Crossover , Electric Continue reading NHTSA opens preliminary probe into Fisker Ocean over door failure NHTSA opens preliminary probe into Fisker Ocean over door failure originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 3 Apr 2024 08:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Top 10 best small SUVs 2024

Autocar

The UK car market is awash with high-riding small SUVs that are spacious yet decent to drive when the occasion arises. These are our top 10 picks The archetypal small SUV dates all the way back to the 1940s with the Willys Jeep and Series 1 Land Rover. Some 80 years on, the formula's now as fashionable as it ever has been. It’s easy to understand the appeal, with many compact SUVs providing a commanding view of the road ahead, without the heft – or indeed cost – of traditional full-size Chelsea

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Tesla stock prices tumble as Elon Musk’s EV firm sees worst sales since 2022

Auto Express

Tesla has reported its first year-on-year drop in sales since 2020, with stock prices dropping as much as 5% as a result

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Porsche Taycan

Autocar

Porsche gives its epoch-making electric GT some major mechanical improvements in its mid-life Was it WC Fields or George Best who memorably claimed “to have spent half of my money on gambling, alcohol and wild women, but squandered the rest”? Right now, I can’t remember - but something that happened on the press launch of facelifted Porsche Taycan reminded me of it.It’s not often that a car maker reveals exactly how the budget for any given model facelift has been spent when introducing it to ga

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Kia Australia committed to first diesel ute despite looming emissions rules

Drive.com

The first Kia ute – a heavy-duty, dual-cab diesel workhorse – is due at the same time as strict emissions targets for new cars, but the company says it will offset it with growing sales of hybrid and electric cars. Kia has expressed no intention to pull the plug on its first dual-cab diesel ute in Australia despite upcoming emissions standards set to penalise manufacturers for selling new high-emissions vehicles.

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2024 Tesla Model Y price and specs: Updated electric SUV up to $8500 cheaper

CarExpert

The 2024 Tesla Model Y has received price cuts ranging from $1500 to $8500 in Australia, coinciding with small design changes for the hot-selling electric SUV. Now priced from $63,900 before on-road costs , the $1500 price cut to the base Model Y makes it the cheapest the electric SUV has ever been in Australia. The mid-level Model Y Long Range’s price has been reduced by $5500 to $72,900 before on-road costs, while the flagship Model Y Performance starts from $82,900 before on-roads – an $8500

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Toyota RAV4 sets Australian sales record as more backorders cleared

Drive.com

Almost 95 per cent of the record number of Toyota RAV4 SUVs delivered last month were hybrids – but most were ordered months or years ago with improved production helping to clear the waiting list. More than 5000 Toyota RAV4 family SUVs have been reported as sold in a single month for the first time in Australia, thanks to a boost in production which is helping to clear back-orders – and cut wait times.

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