Motor Authority
APRIL 7, 2024
Fold-out tray tables are a familiar part of flying, but Ford could bring a similar idea to its cars. A patent application from the automaker published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on March 14, but originally filed on Sept. 14, 2022, deals with tables that deploy from a vehicle's center console. According to the.
Best Selling Cars Blog
APRIL 7, 2024
The Renault Megane E-Tech breaks its ranking record in Denmark. 16,874 new cars found a buyer in Denmark in March, a -6% year-on-year drop. The Q1 volume comes in at 36,940, down -7.6% over the same period last year. Surprisingly for an end of quarter (traditionally strong for Tesla), Toyota (+79.6%) overtakes the American EV maker (-53.1%) to snap the brands top spot for just 50 sales.
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Motor Authority
APRIL 7, 2024
With its tall ride height and smattering of body cladding, the Toyota Crown has a similar vibe to the discontinued Subaru Outback sedan. Toyota is now doubling down on that with a more rugged special-edition model for the Japanese market. Dubbed the Crown Landscape, it sits about an inch higher than the standard Crown and rides on 18-inch wheels.
Drive.com
APRIL 7, 2024
Five years ago there were no electric cars from China sold in Australia. Today two in five new Chinese-made cars delivered are electric – and sales are growing rapidly. Deliveries of new cars built in China have continued to break records in Australia – outnumbering those from South Korea, Germany and the US to become the third-biggest source of new vehicles – and now represent more than 15 per cent of sales.
Carscoops
APRIL 7, 2024
23.1 percent of American shoppers are upside down on their loans, and they owe an average of over $6,000 on the vehicle they are trading in. Although interest rates are falling, APRs remain over 7 percent for the fifth quarter in a row, making new vehicles less affordable. Despite that, more than 17 percent of shoppers are still willing to pay more than $1,000 per month for their new car.
Drive.com
APRIL 7, 2024
While he has a dedicated following, Musk’s ‘polarising persona’ is costing Tesla customers, according to a new survey. Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s “polarising persona” is turning away new-car buyers considering a Tesla – and causing a decline in the car maker’s reputation around the world, including Australia – according to new research. Data by market intelligence firm Caliber – cited by news agency Reuters – claims the pool of buyers considering Tesla for their next vehicle in the US has
Auto Blog
APRIL 7, 2024
Filed under: Green , SUV , Electric , Polestar Continue reading Polestar betting two new SUVs will help it take on even its gas-powered rivals Polestar betting two new SUVs will help it take on even its gas-powered rivals originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 7 Apr 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Carscoops
APRIL 7, 2024
BMW is set to launch the second-generation electric iX3 in 2025. It will be sold alongside the replacement for the gasoline-powered X3, expected to debut later this year. Built on the Neue Klasse platform with sixth-generation eDrive technology, the iX3 will offer single or dual-motor setups and a range exceeding 500 miles. An M performance model with up to 600 horsepower could also be added to the range in the near future.
Drive.com
APRIL 7, 2024
Licences will be available across the state soon via an app following a successful trial. Victorian drivers will be able to carry their licence with them on their smartphone from next month, as the local government rolls out its pilot program statewide. Following a six-month trial in Ballarat , during which 15,000 residents downloaded their licence either via Service Victoria or the myVicRoads apps, the Victorian Government will make the option available for all of the state’s 4.5 million fully-
Carscoops
APRIL 7, 2024
Survey shows that automakers are struggling to meet the needs of buyers who are interested in EVs. Consumers want cheaper EVs, and the lack of affordable options may be driving away young customers. Despite the wealth of electric pickup trucks on the market, EV buyers aren’t particularly interested in trucks, and pickup owners don’t want an EV.
CarExpert
APRIL 7, 2024
More Victorians will soon be able to leave their wallet at home as the Government rolls out digital driver’s licences. After commencing a trial with Ballarat residents last July, the Victorian Government has announced it will expand it statewide. Motorists in New South Wales have been able to access their licence digitally since mid-2021, while Queensland began offering the smartphone-held identification service statewide in November 2023.
Carscoops
APRIL 7, 2024
The advertisement says you can go into a Suzuki dealership and trade your old car for a new. The issue is that the old car chosen is a Lancia Delta Integrale Evolution II, and the new one a Suzuki supermini. What makes it a really bad choice of models is the fact that the Integrale trades for $80k-$100k, and the Suzuki a fraction of that. Automakers have been responsible for the some of the smartest, funniest and most memorable commercials over the years.
CarExpert
APRIL 7, 2024
The updated Peugeot 2008 has arrived in Australia, with a fresh look and a more efficient powertrain. Revealed overseas in May 2023, the updated small crossover starts at $39,990 before on-road costs – up $1045 on last year’s model. It has arrived here in two trims – Allure and GT – with Peugeot confirming the related electric E-2008 will arrive “at a later date” The switch from a six-speed to an eight-speed automatic transmission, previously limited in Australia to the more po
Carscoops
APRIL 7, 2024
Toyota is about to launch several new vehicles for the 2024 model year, including the new Land Cruiser and Tacoma hybrids and we’re driving both. The two models share the same i-Force Max hybrid powertrain built around a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 326 horsepower. We’re headed to sunny San Diego next week to test out the new Land Cruiser and the Tacoma Hybrid alongside the new Camry and Crown Signia, as mentioned in a previous story.
Auto Blog
APRIL 7, 2024
Filed under: BMW , Automotive History , Concept Cars , Luxury , Classics , Sedan Continue reading BMW's V16-powered 1990 750iL could have been the king of the Autobahn BMW's V16-powered 1990 750iL could have been the king of the Autobahn originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 7 Apr 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
APRIL 7, 2024
The next generation Q3 gets a complete makeover borrowing design elements from the electric Q6, including potentially the new slim DRLs with customizable light patterns Spy shots indicate a longer body compared to the current Q3, which should result in increased passenger and cargo space. When it arrives later this year, the new Q3 will mark one of Audi’s final releases with internal combustion engines, offering gasoline, diesel, and hybrid options, depending on the market.
Drive.com
APRIL 7, 2024
One of the most iconic Holden Commodores ever made is back on the market, but this one has arguably the most prominent history of any Group A model ever sold. The 1985 Holden VK Commodore SS HDT Group A which broke records as one of the most expensive Australian road cars ever sold is back on the market. Owned by the late racing legend Peter Brock when new, the special ‘Blue Meanie’ HDT Group A was build number #005 of 500, and sold in May 2021 for $1.14 million by Grays Auctions.
Carscoops
APRIL 7, 2024
A Nissan 350Z flipped and landed on a white 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, causing significant damage to the roof and driver’s side. A rare configuration, the Chevy muscle car appears as though it was unrepairable. However, people who claim to have knowledge of the Camaro’s fate after the accident claim that it was not just fixed, but also sold.
Drive.com
APRIL 7, 2024
Record deliveries of Suzuki’s fan-favourite 4WD have followed the addition of a five-door variant – but wait times still stretch up to 10 months. The pint-sized Suzuki Jimn y four-wheel drive has broken its monthly sales record as the Japanese car maker shortens its backlog of orders. Data published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) reports 856 examples of the Jimny as sold in March 2024, beating the previous record of 748 deliveries in June 2023.
CarExpert
APRIL 7, 2024
Toyota bZ4X ? What does that mean exactly? The Toyota bZ4X is an electric mid-size SUV that’s the first vehicle as part of the Japanese carmaker’s ‘beyond Zero’ lineup of electric vehicles (EVs). It’s based on a dedicated electric platform called ‘e-TNGA’ and was developed in partnership with Subaru which has its own version of the same car called the Solterra.
Drive.com
APRIL 7, 2024
Data shows young drivers are more likely to be killed in older cars, but how old is too old? And which models are safest? We find out. The first few years behind the wheel of a car are a high-risk period for young people, with those aged between 17 and 25 making up almost 20 per cent of the nation’s road toll in 2023. Unfortunately, the only way for young people to become better, safer drivers is to practise driving – ideally in a safe car with proper supervision.
CarExpert
APRIL 7, 2024
GWM’s next-generation Haval H6 for Australia is set to be a larger model with plug-in hybrid power. CarExpert understands the replacement H6 is expected to come here either late in 2024 or early in 2025. But while GWM in China has revealed an updated version of the existing Haval H6 , the nameplate is expected to instead be used on the Haval Xiaolong Max in Australia.
Drive.com
APRIL 7, 2024
Chinese brand JAC – returning to local showrooms with a diesel ute – has set its sights upon an expanded range of plug-in hybrid vehicles for Australia, including utes and SUVs. Chinese car and truck manufacturer JAC – coming to Australia later this year with a new diesel ute – is due to add a plug-in hybrid pick-up to its line-up in 2025. The plug-in hybrid T9 ute – due to join a diesel version due later this year – is planned to be followed by an SUV to compete in Australia’s largest new
CarExpert
APRIL 7, 2024
The latest member of the expanded Toyota Crown family is a raised crossover sedan, aimed at Japanese buyers with off-road ambitions. Based on the 16th-generation (yes, one-six) Toyota Crown’s Crossover bodystyle, this new Landscape variant lifts the four-door model another 2.5cm (or one inch) away from the ground. Most of this extra lift was achieved through fitting the 18-inch wheels with 245/60 all-terrain tyres, teamed with a tuned suspension to make it more than just an appearance package.
Drive.com
APRIL 7, 2024
The third-generation Panamera carries on where its predecessors left off. 2024 Porsche Panamera In terms of sales, Porsche has long since become an SUV maker with a nice sideline in sports cars, but the galloping success of the Macan and Cayenne seem to also be supporting the continued existence of the Panamera. In terms of global volumes, the four-door coupe-sedan is the company’s second-smallest-selling model, saved from the wooden spoon only by the 718 Boxster/Cayman.
CarExpert
APRIL 7, 2024
Range Rover has activated stealth mode with a new option package. The 2025 Range Rover Sport’s Stealth Pack , as the name suggests, gives the large luxury SUV a darker exterior. The Stealth Pack is available exclusively on the Range Rover Sport’s Dynamic SE models. On the turbo-diesel D250, it adds $17,850 to the price; on the turbo-diesel D300 and petrol-powered P360 and P400 it’s priced at $18,180.
Carscoops
APRIL 7, 2024
Albuquerque police on horseback had to reign in a suspect who allegedly fled a shoplifting incident. The only horsepower available ended up successful after a brief chase. Horsecam caught the entire interaction including the man’s initial attempt to use traffic to escape. Horse-mounted police in Albuquerque just chased down a suspected shoplifting suspect.
CarExpert
APRIL 7, 2024
The latest model from Chery’s fledgling iCar brand has been revealed, with rugged looks and electric power. Like the larger iCar 03 – as well as a raft of SUVs from Chinese brands such as BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao, GM’s Baojun, GWM’s Tank, and Chery’s own Jetour – the iCar V23 features a boxy, upright body. While there are hints of Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz G-Class in its design, the iCar V23 is quite a bit smaller.
Auto Blog
APRIL 7, 2024
Continue reading Tuscadero Pink returns to 2024 Jeep Wrangler lineup Tuscadero Pink returns to 2024 Jeep Wrangler lineup originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 7 Apr 2024 16:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Motor 1
APRIL 7, 2024
It sat in a Michigan barn for 48 years and rotted away. Despite a thorough wash, it's too far gone to be saved.
Auto Blog
APRIL 7, 2024
Filed under: Automotive History , Coupe , Classics Continue reading Scrapyard Gem: 1972 Saab 96 Scrapyard Gem: 1972 Saab 96 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 7 Apr 2024 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Motor 1
APRIL 7, 2024
From 2008's Gymkhana One through the last Electrikhana in 2023, the tire slayer's legacy lives on.
Auto Blog
APRIL 7, 2024
Continue reading Nissan considering Xterra revival; 'it's got to be authentic' Nissan considering Xterra revival; 'it's got to be authentic' originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 7 Apr 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Express
APRIL 7, 2024
Mike Rutherford thinks there needs to be more British car companies selling sensibly priced cars on the world stage
Auto Blog
APRIL 7, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports Continue reading Max Verstappen bounces back in F1 with dominant win at Japanese Grand Prix Max Verstappen bounces back in F1 with dominant win at Japanese Grand Prix originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 7 Apr 2024 10:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Car Examer
APRIL 7, 2024
In this guide, we delve into the intricacies of McLaren’s service schedule, outlining the key maintenance milestones and procedures necessary to keep your supercar in optimal condition. Owning a McLaren is a testament to your passion for automotive excellence and high-performance engineering. To ensure your McLaren continues to deliver the exhilarating driving experience it’s renowned for, adhering to a meticulous service schedule is paramount.
Auto Blog
APRIL 7, 2024
Filed under: Commerce , Parts and Accessories Continue reading The best microfiber cleaning cloths of 2024 The best microfiber cleaning cloths of 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 7 Apr 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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