Motor Authority
APRIL 28, 2024
Audi's conquests of the World Rally Championship (WRC) and 24 Hours of Le Mans rank among the automaker's most prominent racing achievements, but this Audi race car, set to be auctioned off by RM Sotheby's, hails from a different corner of the racing world. One of the featured lots at a Monaco auction scheduled for May 10, this 1991 Audi V8.
Auto Blog
APRIL 28, 2024
Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Electric Continue reading Why BYD's EV exports sell for twice the China price Why BYD's EV exports sell for twice the China price originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 28 Apr 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Motor Authority
APRIL 28, 2024
The Rivian R1T is aimed more at camp sites than job sites, but a patent filing from the automaker hints at a new feature that could enhance the electric pickup truck's usefulness as a work vehicle. In a patent application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2022, but only published in April 4, Rivian details a.
Carscoops
APRIL 28, 2024
A Fisker Ocean owner’s electric SUV was deemed a total loss by the insurance company after suffering minor door damage. The insurance company cut a check for $53,303 as it couldn’t find the necessary parts to repair the vehicle. Now the owners are hoping to make others aware of the potential pitfalls that come with startup vehicle ownership.
Motor Authority
APRIL 28, 2024
Driving on the tight mountain roads on the Spanish island of Tenerife, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53 coupe chomps at the bit. Too big to feel comfortable on skinny roads with short run-off areas that vary between steep drop-offs and close-set barriers, the coupe could take flight in the worst ways. Yet it’s too powerful to putter behind.
CarExpert
APRIL 28, 2024
Ford remained profitable in the first quarter of 2024, but its electric vehicle (EV) division incurred heavy losses. The Blue Oval reported a net income of US$1.3 billion (~A$1.99 billion) in the first quarter of 2024 which is largely thanks to the success of its Ford Pro fleet division, which recorded earnings before interest and tax of US$3 billion (~A$4.58bn).
Autocar
APRIL 28, 2024
The Land Rover Defender rival is a sibling to the fabled Wrangler Hardcore off-roader to get removable doors and 373-mile range in EV form, but unlikely to be pure-ICE The Jeep Recon off-roader could be offered with a hybrid powertrain as well as an electric one when it arrives in 2025, according to new brand boss Antonio Filosa. The Land Rover Defender rival was revealed in concept form as an electric sibling to the fabled Wrangler , which is currently offered with petrol and plug-in hybrid pow
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Autocar
APRIL 28, 2024
Does an extra 67bhp and a host of dynamic upgrades give Mercedes' new two-door the edge over rivals? Serving as an indirect successor to the E53 Coupé, the hot new CLE 53 Coupé wears the AMG badge but isn’t quite a full-bore, Affalterbach-made model. A new CLE 63 is on its way, but it remains to be seen what it will power it; the C63 saloon fell way short of the mark after it swapped its roaring V8 engine for a four-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain.The CLE 53 is a closer rival to the BMW M440i
Carscoops
APRIL 28, 2024
As new vehicles spend longer and longer on dealers’ lots, used cars are selling faster and faster. Honda and Lexus models are selling the fastest, while premium vehicles struggle to find their second buyers. Consumers are happy to buy used EVs, but hybrids are selling like hotcakes right now. During the pandemic, prices surged in both the new and used vehicle markets, placing consumers in a challenging position.
Autocar
APRIL 28, 2024
Linear accelerator scans the crashing vehicle from above Mercedes' system can generate 1000 images a second, detailing how materials deform - crucial for in-car safety Witnessing the sheer violence of a crash test in a closed facility for the first time is a sobering experience. The colossal energy release and the noise it makes last only a second, but they’re followed by an eerie silence that makes the experience even more shocking.
Auto Blog
APRIL 28, 2024
Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Saab , Electric , Future Vehicles , Luxury , Performance , Sedan Continue reading NEVS Emily GT designed by ex-Saab engineers might be built in Italy NEVS Emily GT designed by ex-Saab engineers might be built in Italy originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
APRIL 28, 2024
More than half of would-be EV buyers in America already know about Chinese car brands. Young drivers aged between 18-25 are even more familiar with them. Seven out of 10 said they’d consider buying a Chinese EV if it cost 20 percent less than a Western car. You can’t even buy a Chinese -brand car in America right now, but already the threat posed by Asian automakers is causing a headache for U.S. firms.
Auto Blog
APRIL 28, 2024
Filed under: Mercedes-Benz , First Drives , Coupe , Luxury , Performance Continue reading 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 First Drive Review: Big-powered coupe tackles volcano 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 First Drive Review: Big-powered coupe tackles volcano originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 28 Apr 2024 18:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
APRIL 28, 2024
The Nissan Patrol, much like its North American counterpart, the Armada, is showing its age. Both vehicles have been around for quite some time. Introduced in early 2010, the Patrol has received a couple of facelifts over the years but remains largely unchanged. This begs the question: in a world of constantly evolving automotive technology and consumer preferences, why are we taking the time to review an aging SUV?
CarExpert
APRIL 28, 2024
For the second time in less than six months, the Ford F-150 pickup has been affected by another delivery pause in Australia. Ford dealers were advised earlier today that shipments of the F-150 from RMA Automotive – which converts the pickup from left- to right-hand drive in Melbourne – have been paused due to an undisclosed issue. At present, there’s no recall for the new issue, and Ford wouldn’t detail what it is.
Auto Blog
APRIL 28, 2024
Filed under: Toyota , Buying Guide , New Car Reviews , Coupe , Performance Continue reading At least 123 Chinese EV automakers are facing off against Tesla At least 123 Chinese EV automakers are facing off against Tesla originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 28 Apr 2024 19:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
APRIL 28, 2024
JLR’s high-performance Defender OCTA will be unveiled on July 3, and the wild off-road SUV has been confirmed for Australia – but only in limited numbers initially. The Defender – previously known as the Land Rover Defender – is in line for significant upgrades with the OCTA, which has been confirmed to feature a twin-turbo V8 engine, an advanced air suspension system, knobbly off-road tyres and large Brembo brakes.
Drive.com
APRIL 28, 2024
Increased dealer footprint and new aftersales manager to spearhead BYD’s efforts for buyers to come back to showrooms for servicing. BYD Australia will address one of the biggest criticisms of its aftersales support by moving servicing in-house to its expanded dealer network and away from Mycar, the independent servicing network formerly known as Kmart Tyre and Auto.
CarExpert
APRIL 28, 2024
The Kia Tasman ute is one of the most hotly anticipated new cars coming to Australia in the next 12 months. Set to be revealed this year and hit Australia in time for the 2025 Australian Open tennis tournament, the Tasman will fill another void in the Kia range locally as it looks to challenge Mazda and Ford for second place on the VFACTS sales charts.
Carscoops
APRIL 28, 2024
This 2002 Ford Focus has only 134 miles on the odometer, having been kept in storage for most of its life. The car was originally delivered to a Montana dealer that went out of business in the mid-2000s. Driving the car is a 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder paired to a five speed manual gearbox. A couple of months ago, we brought you the story of a 2002 Ford Focus that had been listed for sale in Montana with just 117 miles (188 km) under its belt.
CarExpert
APRIL 28, 2024
If you’ve ever seen anyone on a scooter, electric bike or even a big beefy Harley Davidson with an open-face helmet and wondered, “how is that legal?”, you’re not alone. There is no law against open-face helmets in Australia But all helmets must meet either Australian/New Zealand or European standards There are fines for incorrect helmet use, or not wearing a helmet The fact is, though, that so long as the helmet meets some specific requirements, it’s legal to wear an open-face helmet whil
Auto Blog
APRIL 28, 2024
Filed under: Alfa Romeo , Automotive History , Convertible , Classics Continue reading Scrapyard Gem: 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS Scrapyard Gem: 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 28 Apr 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
APRIL 28, 2024
Taking a warm jumper with you on a crisp day. Ordering a side salad. Buying a Nissan X-Trail – what do these three things have in common? They’re all very, very sensible. Buying a mid-sized SUV is already quite a tame decision, as these vehicles typically offer a combination of value, cabin space, and ease of ingress and egress that hits the sensible sweet spot for so many Australians.
Drive.com
APRIL 28, 2024
After three recalls in two months, the official right-hand-drive Ford F-150 pick-up has hit yet another speed bump in Australia. Shipments of the 2024 Ford F-150 pick-up to dealers have been paused yet again while Ford Australia investigates an unnamed “potential” issue. It is the second halt in four months – and only five months after the first deliveries – for the F-150 in Australia, which is ‘re-manufactured’ from left- to right-hand drive in Melbourne by Thai company
Auto Express
APRIL 28, 2024
Mike Rutherford thinks the UK’s multi-billion-pound automotive industry is the perfect place for many youngsters to start their working life
Drive.com
APRIL 28, 2024
Two electric vehicles and a pair of plug-in hybrids have been shown as part of the car maker’s new China strategy, including more electric cars than previously. Nissan has pulled the covers off four new concept vehicles at the 2024 Beijing motor show after ramping up its plans for new electric and hybrid vehicles in China, the largest new-car market in the world.
Auto Express
APRIL 28, 2024
The plug-in hybrid BYD Seal 5 DM-i could come to the UK next year, but first impressions are a bit of a mixed bag
Drive.com
APRIL 28, 2024
Over 40 years before the controversial Tesla Cybertruck debuted, a Brazilian manufacturer was pumping out its own unusually-styled ute. The Tesla Cybertruck has been no stranger to controversy since its polarising design was first revealed to the world in 2019. Now, a lone Cybertruck is trolling the streets of Sydney , its angular design drawing crowds and plenty of happy snaps from passers-by.
Auto Express
APRIL 28, 2024
Another intriguing model from the burgeoning BYD stable, the Fangchengbao looks to take on the Land Rover Defender
Drive.com
APRIL 28, 2024
Western Australia is enshrining ‘honesty is the best policy’ into law to protect car buyers. Car dealers in Western Australia will soon be hit with fines of up to $5000 if they do not notify a customer the vehicle they’re buying has been written off. New regulations are due to come into effect in June requiring dealers to advise customers if a vehicle they are selling has been written off, with high penalties for those who fail to disclose.
CarExpert
APRIL 28, 2024
A NSW Police vehicle has been caught on camera blocking a cycle path so the officer inside could fine speeding motorists. Motoring journalist Dave McCowen shared the footage to Instagram, revealing an unmarked Traffic and Highway Patrol BMW 5 Series parked across a bike lane next to a busy highway in the St George-Sutherland Shire area. The positioning of the vehicle meant cyclists would have had to slow down to get around the obstruction, or risk a collision with the police car or an oncoming c
Drive.com
APRIL 28, 2024
Maserati has refuted comments by Alfa Romeo executives revealing the flagship of its new model range – the mid-engined Maserati MC20 – began life with a different badge. The designer who oversaw the styling of the Maserati MC20 supercar has passionately denied claims by Alfa Romeo executives the car was not always meant to be a Maserati. A high-ranking Alfa Romeo executive late last year confirmed rumours in the car industry the Maserati MC20 began life as a new Alfa Romeo 8C before plans change
CarExpert
APRIL 28, 2024
Tesla is just as fraudulent as defunct energy giant Enron, one of Facebook’s co-founders has boldly claimed – shortly before receiving a fiery response from Elon Musk. In a post on Threads – Facebook’s take on Twitter, now called X – the social media giant’s co-founder Dustin Moskovitz called out Tesla by comparing the electric vehicle (EV) maker to Enron, the energy giant which went bankrupt in 2001 following years of fraudulent behaviour.
Automotive News
APRIL 28, 2024
That trick would be cheating.
Drive.com
APRIL 28, 2024
If you missed Drive TV on the weekend, you can catch up here. In this episode, we take one of the most affordable electric vehicles on a drive through the stunning harbour city. If you missed Season 7 Episode 6 of Drive TV on Channel Nine on Sunday, you can watch it on 9Now here. In the meantime, if you want to know more about the car, check out our latest review on the MG 4.
Car Examer
APRIL 28, 2024
In March, the European car sales market witnessed a significant decline in passenger car sales, amounting to a 2.8% drop, signalling weaker demand across the continent, particularly for electric vehicles (EVs). According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, new-vehicle registrations dwindled to 1.38 million units during the month. Notably, sales of battery-powered cars experienced a sharp 11% decline, with countries like Germany, Sweden, and Norway recording cooling demand in t
Automotive News
APRIL 28, 2024
The planetary-based gearbox functions similarly to an automatic transmission and uses a camshaft to select one of three gears.
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