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Exhibit showcases five Corvettes rescued from a sinkhole that opened 10 years ago National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, sits on top of a vast cave system 2001 Mallett Hammer Z06 on display remains in its mangled condition On a quiet morning well before the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, opened for business, the.
The Kia Sportage repeats at #1 in the UK. It’s a 23rd consecutive month of year-on-year gains for the UK market in June at a meagre +1.1% to 179,263 units, according to SMMT. This way, the H1 tally passes the million mark for the first time since 2019 at 1,006.763 (+6%). Once again, the market is pulled up by robust fleet sales at +14.2% to 105,8686 and 59.1% share vs. 52.3% a year ago whereas private sales sink -15.3% to 67,625 and 37.7% share vs. 45% a year ago.
Mercedes-Benz is in the midst of developing an update for its GLE-Class range, and a prototype for the updated version of the GLE 53 Coupe from AMG has been spotted for the first time. Earlier shots showed prototypes for the regular GLE-Class and regular GLE-Class Coupe. The updated range is expected to start sales in 2026, meaning they will.
The Opel Corsa is now #2 year-to-date in Croatia. New car sales in Croatia gain 14% year-on-year in June to 8,225 units, an excellent score given June 2023 was already up 41% on the year prior. The year-to-date volume is now up 14.8% to 38,794. Skoda (+79.8%) scores a stellar month and reclaims its usual top spot in the brands ranking, dislodging Volkswagen (-12.7%) in difficulty year-on-year but up to 12.3% share vs. 11.1% year-to-date.
The Mitsubishi Outlander reaches a record ranking in Australia in June. After 20 consecutive months of year-on-year gains and 5 straight monthly record, the Australian new car market marks a pause in June at -4.2% to 119,659 units. Now that customers have received vehicles that were ordered months or even years ago, we are witnessing a cooling down of the market as expected given the challenging economic conditions.
New long-wheelbase variant, with a larger battery, more powerful motor and versatile configurations, shows the ID Buzz at its best In 2022, Volkswagen’s effort to electrify its model range resulted in the launch of a new, different and vaguely recognisable kind of electric family car, and unlike the brand's other ID cars so far (which have spawned Audi, Cupra and Skoda siblings), this one is VW-only.Its electric cars are proving popular thanks to their diversity, but none is more unique than thi
The Volvo EX30 ranks #2 in Finland in June. Another very difficult month for the Finnish new car market, enduring a 7th straight month of year-on-year declines. Sales are off a damning -26.7% to just 6,571 for the month and down -17% to 38,287 year-to-date. Toyota (-28.8%) and Skoda (-30.4%) fall even faster than the market but manage to hold the top two spots.
The Volvo EX30 ranks #2 in Finland in June. Another very difficult month for the Finnish new car market, enduring a 7th straight month of year-on-year declines. Sales are off a damning -26.7% to just 6,571 for the month and down -17% to 38,287 year-to-date. Toyota (-28.8%) and Skoda (-30.4%) fall even faster than the market but manage to hold the top two spots.
Sporty version of big electric MPV gets four-wheel drive and 335bhp - but is it more style than substance? When Volkswagen first introduced its sporty GTX moniker, you would never have guessed that it would have been slapped onto the side of the Volkswagen ID Buzz GTX.But that’s exactly what the brand has done with the .The MPV is the fourth model in the brand’s electric armoury to receive the GTX treatment, following the ID 4 and ID 5 SUVs and ID 7 saloon/estate.
Police in Phoenix pulled over a Waymo robotaxi after it temporarily drove into an oncoming lane of traffic. Bodycam footage from the scene shows the officer approaching the Jag and finding nobody at the wheel. The cop was unable to write a ticket because there was no human driver present. The threat of us receiving a fine or having our license taken away is one of the main reasons public roads aren’t just one huge destruction derby free-for-all.
Modest 1.1% year-on-year rise driven by fleet sales as private sales decline for ninth consecutive month The UK is on course for its best post-pandemic year of car sales after more than a million were registered in the first half of 2024. If that trend continues, the country would break the two million mark for the first time since 2019, the current benchmark sales year, when 2.3 million registrations were recorded.
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All you need to know about the UK's increasing number of speed cameras – and the use of AI Like them or loathe them, speed cameras are championed by their advocates as a necessary technology for keeping our roads safe. Also known as road safety cameras, speed cameras have been used across England, Scotland and Wales since the Road Traffic Act was implemented in 1991.
Bankrupt Fisker seeks court approval to sell its remaining 3,231 Ocean EVs to American Lease for $46.3 million. Prices vary depending on condition: $16.5k for “good working order” vehicles, as low as $2.5k for damaged ones. Fisker won’t honor warranties and has no obligation for repairs or updates, but will provide software updates.
The Polestar 2’s discounted prices have been extended into the new financial year, remaining in place until the end of September – more than three months beyond when the sharper prices were originally due to end. In May , Polestar Australia announced price reductions varying from $5000 to $15,000 for certain examples of the Polestar 2, amid comparatively low sales for the electric liftback.
A stunning Carnival Yellow II Honda S660 plastered in Mugen tuning parts is up for sale in the UK. The 21,000-mile roadster has $26k of Mugen goodies added to improve the design and handling. UK-based Japanese car specialist Torque GT has it up for sale for £29,990 ($38k). Mugen has come up with tuning and styling parts for pretty much every Honda over the years, from the NSX to the CR-V.
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Mugen has announced visual upgrades for the Honda Freed in both Air and Crosstar trims. These tuning packages will be available in Japan this fall. Honda Access also offers a variety of optional upgrades for the small minivan. Honda has just begun deliveries of the new Freed in Japan, and Mugen is here to add some pizzazz to its exterior. The Japanese tuner has whipped up a flashy body kit for the small minivan, while offering alternative options for the more adventurous Freed Crosstar trim.
The petrol- and diesel-powered BMW X4 – a coupe-inspired version of the best-selling X3 SUV – is set to get the axe, but an electric replacement is reportedly in the works. Speaking to Motor1 Italy , a BMW representative told the publication there isn’t a place in its lineup for the X4, which is only slightly larger than the new X2 and doesn’t sell as well as the X3 upon which it’s based.
Sales of the Chevrolet Trax jumped by 230.3% through the first half of the year. Shockingly, the Lyriq was the only Cadillac model to see an increase in sales through the first half. Sales of the GMC Hummer EV Pickup and SUV surged 9,281%. Total U.S. deliveries for the GM brand grew by 0.6% in the year’s second quarter but are down 0.4% across January-June.
German giant recently agreed to invest $5 billion in the troubled American EV start-up, with its code the prize The Volkswagen Group sold more cars in Poland in just five months this year than Rivian sold globally throughout the whole of 2023. The American EV start-up lost the equivalent of £1.16 billion in the first quarter, while the German giant made a profit of £3.9bn.
A Nissan GT-R driver leaving a car meet-up crashed after attempting to show off. Attendees gathered around to survey the damage and found a heap of broken parts. The island of Jamaica lost not just a GT-R, but a rare Nismo version. The Nissan GT-R is a delicately crafted supercar with mind-blowing performance and breakthrough tech. Several of its parts are built by hand in a temperature-controlled room and it gets a stamp with the technician’s name on it when it leaves production.
Since Spidersnet began, our ethos has been to consistently deliver excellent service and outstanding products for all of our customers. We are thrilled to announce that this ethos has paid off in a big way. Our Dealer Management System, Autopromotor, has once again clinched the prestigious Dealer Manager System of the Year award at the Car Dealer Power Awards, for the second consecutive year!
Calling all auto enthusiasts! Are you into car news and horsepower dreams? Do you have a way with words that ignites a reader’s engine? We’re on the hunt for passionate gearhead writers to join our remote team and inject Carscoops with a fresh dose of insightful content. Revved up to join the crew? Keep reading for the application details.
Verstappen is the clear favourite, but his rivals are (finally) closing in Now that Max Verstappen is beatable, has the stage been set for a home winner at Silverstone? Seven wins from the first 10 races in 2024. That sure sounds like the usual story of Max Verstappen domination in Formula 1 , doesn’t it? Except this time it has been closer than it sounds.
EV sales in Germany fell 16.4% in the first half of 2024, with Tesla sales plummeting 41.6%. Overall car sales rose 5.4%, with brands like BYD experiencing significant growth (427%). Luxury carmakers like Audi and Mercedes saw sales decline, while budget brands like Seat thrived. Germany is the heart of a European car industry that is slowly switching to electric power, but domestic buyers are increasingly turning their noses up at EVs.
Chinese car makers hit with tariffs of up to 37.6% while negotiations between Europe and China continue The EU will apply provisional tariffs to Chinese EVs from today (4 July) while negotiations with the Chinese government continue ahead of a November deadline for making them 'permanent'. The extra tariffs hit MG owner SAIC particularly hard, after the EU’s law-making body, the European Commission, accused it of failing to properly co-operate with the investigation.
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Todd Bourgon, Executive Director of the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO), about the ACE Conference and Expo taking place in Niagara Falls between Oct. 17-18. The theme is “Discover the Future,” and keynotes include former Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Michael Dunne, the latter one of the world’s top experts on the Chinese electric vehicle industry.
The Tesla Model 3 is now available in a wider array of exterior finishes, picking up a paint colour from its Model Y sibling. Available to order now, the Model 3 can now be optioned with Quicksilver – you guessed it, silver – paint, which joined the slightly revised Model Y lineup earlier this year. As with the recently added Ultra Red finish, Quicksilver adds another $2600 to the purchase price.
Ford is recalling over 4,300 2024 F-150 trucks due to improperly bonded windshields. The company has blamed positioning equipment used to stick the windshield to the frame. Owners might notice excess sealant, wind noise, or water leaks. The market for open-air thrills has grown in recent years, but some Ford F-150 models owners might be getting a bit more “fresh air” than they bargained for.
Hyundai’s refreshed i30 Hatch has been approved for sale in Australia, but a higher base price is looking likely for the pared-back range. Government approval documents show the updated i30 Hatch, which will now be sourced from Czechia instead of Korea, will be offered exclusively in N Line guise. The previous base, Active and Elite trim levels have been axed without replacement.
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Maybach’s Manufaktur department created a one-off S680 inspired by a 1939 racing yacht. The luxury sedan is finished in a two-tone Nautical Blue and Patagonia Red exterior with a pinstripe. The bespoke Mercedes-Maybach S680 has already been sold to an unnamed customer. In a move that’s sure to set every oligarch’s yacht club abuzz, Mercedes-Maybach has unveiled a one-off S-Class meticulously crafted to evoke the spirit of… a 1939 racing yacht.
What looks to be a new electric sports coupe from BMW has been caught on camera – but is it destined for showrooms, or just a concept? ‘Spy’ photographers have snapped what may be the next dedicated sports car from BMW – and its first with electric propulsion. It appears to be powered by next-generation electric motors mounted around the wheel hubs, which are intended to be more energy-efficient than traditional designs.
Charge Cars that hoped to sell an electromod version of the 1967 Mustang went out of business. It says that “significant challenges” facing the EV space led to its current state. The company serves as a warning example for several other hopeful boutique startups. Charge Cars has run out of juice. The once hopeful builder of the stunning and all-electric ’67 is, for now, out of business.
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