Machines with Souls
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Hagerty pits the Tesla Model 3 Performance vs BMW M3 Competition, and the results are skewed electric. Let's examine why that is. The post Debunking the Tesla Model 3 Performance vs BMW M3 appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
A rare 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet featuring coachwork by Pininfarina is headed for auction next year. The car, which bears chassis number 5093, is undergoing a restoration by classic car expert Scott Bergan, and all proceeds from its sale will be donated to The Basic Fund, a charity that provides school scholarships for students from.
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Carscoops
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Lexus has introduced the 2025 RZ, which benefits from new entry-level trims as well as sizable price cuts. The model starts at $43,975 which is $490 less than the 2024 Toyota bZ4X. Two different powertrains are available and the entry-level model has 201 hp. The Lexus RZ has always been a fine, but unremarkable EV. However, it’s getting a lot more interesting as pricing for the 2025 model starts at $43,975 including destination.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Porsche 911 Dakar production ends after 2,500-car run Final 911 Dakar features unique three-tone paint finish applied by hand More rugged 911s possible in the future The 2,500-car production run for the 911 Dakar has reached its end, with the final example featuring a bespoke livery cooked up by Sonderwunsch, Porsche's personalization department.
AutoSuccessOnline
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Communication is a cornerstone of everyday life. It’s what connects people to one another, and it’s an essential, often underappreciated, element in a business’ success. In a dealership, phone calls carry the brunt of the load when it comes to communication with customers. With so many dealership employees involved in customer communications over the phone — whether it be sales, service, finance, you name it — it can be hard to conceive of bringing these communication channels together.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Audi A5L launches at 2024 Guangzhou auto show The A5L is a long-wheelbase A5 with a conventional trunk lid A5s bound for the U.S. feature a liftback design The new Audi A5 that goes on sale next spring as the replacement for both the current A5 Sportback and gas-powered A4 is referred to by Audi as a sedan, but that's a misnomer, as the car is.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Alfa Romeo has launched the Giulia and Stelvio Edizione Carbonio in Australia. The special editions feature carbon fiber accents and generous equipment. The company will only offer 33 units of the Giulia and 17 units of the Stelvio. The Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio are getting close to retirement but before they do, Australian buyers have access to another special edition, offered in very limited numbers.
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Autocar
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Bag yourself a slice of greatness for less. John Evans explains how From luxury saloons, to blue-blooded V8 sports cars, the British car industry has been the birthplace of some of the finest cars ever made. And the good news keeps on coming because you can now bag a slice of British greatness for as little as £500. Here, then, are the best British bargains you can buy today.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Audi’s new A5L sedan is replacing the A4L in China. The A5L features a stretched wheelbase, a longer rear overhang, and illuminated emblems. The Chinese-spec sedan is fitted with a mild-hybrid turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The domestic launch of Audi’s new AUDI sub-brand (all caps) might be hogging the spotlight at the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show, but the marque hasn’t forgotten about its bread-and-butter lineup.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Unless you're willing to move to China.
Automotive Addicts
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
General Motors, one of the pillars of the U.S. auto industry, is laying off nearly 1,000 workers, with the majority of cuts happening in the United States. The decision, confirmed by GM, is part of a larger strategy to adapt to a rapidly evolving automotive landscape. In a statement, the Detroit-based automaker explained its rationale: “In order to win in this competitive market, we need to optimize for speed and excellence.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
SoFlo Customs just launched two new models. One is a four-door Ford Bronco with a small truck bed. The other is a two-door pickup Jeep Wrangler with a V8. Off-roaders love customizing their vehicles and a small company in South Florida knows that. In fact, it’s taking special note of things that the current automotive market doesn’t offer.
AutoSuccessOnline
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
With as many as 41% of small to mid-size businesses suffering a cyberattack last year, and the global average cost reaching $4.88 million , cyber incidents are a mounting risk too substantial to ignore. Dealerships are especially vulnerable, evidenced by the June 2024 cyberattack on CDK Global that affected 15,000 car dealerships and resulted in an estimated $1 billion in collective damages.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Unlike the global A5, the long-wheelbase version for China is a true sedan.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
VW Group announced the start of the GenFarm Project in Rwanda, Africa. The company will be renting e-tractors and e-scooters to locals. The vehicles will be charged using renewable energy from solar panels. VW might be going through hard times lately , but that hasn’t slowed down some interesting projects. A good example is the GenFarm Project in Africa, featuring VW-branded e-tractors and e-scooters offered as rentals.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The luxury sedan receives sharper headlights and a new infotainment.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
GM has issued a technical service bulletin to rectify an issue with the PDR. On affected models, the screen can go blank or the application may not work. Dealerships can perform the fix free of charge. GM has instructed owners of 2024 and 2025 Chevrolet Corvette models to reset their 12-volt batteries to resolve a problem with the Performance Data Recorder (PDR).
Automotive Addicts
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Elon Musk’s potential role in reshaping U.S. federal regulations could have a significant impact on the automotive industry—especially for electric vehicles (EVs). With Musk at the helm of a proposed “Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),” concerns are mounting about how federal agencies, including those governing automotive safety and tax incentives, might fare under his guidance.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Starting with the 2026/27 tax year, employers must collect any tax at the same frequency as employees are paid HM Revenue and Customs is phasing out annual benefit-in-kind reporting for company cars. The reforms come into effect from 6 April 2026 and, with draft legislation not due until 2025, many fleets are facing short deadlines to comply with those changes.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The updated Lexus ES debuted at the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show in China. Visual updates are limited to the redesigned LEDs and a new spindle grille. Inside there is an RX-sourced 14-inch infotainment display. Lexus introduced another facelift for the ES midsize sedan in China, which could hint at the 2026MY updates for the US model. The luxurious sibling of the Toyota Camry benefits from mild visual updates and an a larger infotainment, although there are no changes under the skin.
Auto Express
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
At this price, the all-electric hatch is a no-brainer for our Deal of the Day for 15 November
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The new Tiguan debuts on November 20 at 8:00 PM ET.
Auto Express
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The design of the EV and ICE 3 Series will remain true to the show-stopping Vision Neue Klasse concept revealed last year
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Nearly 500,000 full-size body-on-frame rigs like the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Yukon could lock up their rear wheels.
Auto Express
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Call the taste police as German tuner reveals boldly coloured new 900 and 600
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
A problem with the drive inverter could cause the vehicle to stop producing torque.
Auto Express
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The design of the EV and ICE 3 Series will remain true to the show-stopping Vision Neue Klasse concept revealed last year
Autocar
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The irritations of flying makes it more appealing to drive to and from Europe, argues Prior Steve Cropley recently said he’d rather have driven than flown home from an event, even though it would have taken longer. He absolutely, resolutely, talked my language. As I write I’m on an aeroplane. I love planes, enjoy being in the air and think modern aviation is one of humankind’s greatest achievements, shrinking the planet, letting us share knowledge, culture, you name it, like never before.
Auto Express
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Images of the next generation BMW 3 series that has been nicknamed the ‘Neue Klasse’
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Peoples Group reported a drop in turnover (-7.6%) and pre-tax profits (-32.9%). Chairman Brian Gilda has said seeing figures down is disappointing but not surprising as a similar pattern is being seen across the industry. He said: “I am a director of the Retail Automotive Alliance and we know from some of the discussions there that dealers are not doing the numbers that they had anticipated.” The Group underwent significant transformation as it ended 42 years of Ford exclusivity.
Auto Express
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The design of the EV and ICE 3 Series will remain true to the show-stopping Vision Neue Klasse concept revealed last year
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Mazda cars have always offered a high level of safety equipment, but never like this. Need to travel around in safety, but don’t want to draw unnecessary attention to yourself? Mazda in Colombia may have just the solution. Colombian buyers wanting a CX-30 , CX-5 , or CX-50 can now order their preferred SUV with optional bulletproofing, thanks to a new service offered by Mazda.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
NASA is racing itself to the Moon in a new Space Race, pitting contractors against each other to produce the most cost-effective means of delivering astronauts to space. However, some of the agency’s partners simply aren’t delivering. NASA is now considering canceling the Space Launch System, the Artemis program’s… Read more.
AutoSuccessOnline
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced its investment in and collaboration with Skaivision, creators of the first smart space Computer Vision AI software for automotive dealerships. Skaivision helps automotive dealerships leverage video technology to identify and eliminate bottlenecks in the service department using artificial intelligence and strategically placed cameras.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The Tesla Cybertruck has had a rough launch. It’s had six recalls already, it gets damaged by stickers , and it’s become a laughingstock nationwide. On TikTok , in the news , Cybertruck owners are ridiculed at every turn. It raises the question: Is that why you bought one? If so, we want to talk. Read more.
F&I and Showroom
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Collaboration between aims to realize greater transparency and automation for the automotive dealership ecosystem.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
You don’t have a fraction of the talent that Michael Schumacher held in his left pinky finger, but if you have enough money you can buy the car he used to win his final races. Fighting tooth-and-nail with eventual champion Fernando Alonso in 2006, Schumi used this chassis as a tool to win the San Marino, European,… Read more.
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