Motor Authority
JULY 4, 2024
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.
Best Selling Cars Blog
JULY 4, 2024
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.
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Motor Authority
JULY 4, 2024
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.
Best Selling Cars Blog
JULY 4, 2024
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.
Autocar
JULY 4, 2024
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
Best Selling Cars Blog
JULY 4, 2024
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.
Autocar
JULY 4, 2024
Production of XF, XE and F-Type models ended last month, although cars will be available from stock Searching for redemption, we bid farewell to the nonconfirmist saloon that never quite left the mark it should have Who buys a Jaguar saloon? From about now, nobody will - at least for a while, because this is one of the last of the current four-door Jaguars that will be built, prior to a hiatus for this so-traditional style of car whose replacement still lingers some time off in the future.
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Auto Blog
JULY 4, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News , Toyota , Hydrogen Cars Continue reading Toyota builds experimental hydrogen-powered pizza oven Toyota builds experimental hydrogen-powered pizza oven originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 4 Jul 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JULY 4, 2024
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.
Autocar
JULY 4, 2024
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.
Auto Blog
JULY 4, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News , Chevrolet , Automotive History Continue reading National Corvette Museum's newest exhibit commemorates the 2014 sinkhole National Corvette Museum's newest exhibit commemorates the 2014 sinkhole originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 4 Jul 2024 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JULY 4, 2024
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.
Autocar
JULY 4, 2024
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.
CarExpert
JULY 4, 2024
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.
Carscoops
JULY 4, 2024
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.
CarExpert
JULY 4, 2024
Drivers of high-powered vehicles in South Australia will be required to obtain a new ‘U class’ licence from December onwards, or run the risk of a $2500 fine or even a jail term. From December 1, 2024, all drivers of an ultra high-powered vehicle (UHPV) – classified as those with a power-to-weight ratio of 276kW per tonne or higher – must hold a U class licence which can be obtained by passing an online course.
Carscoops
JULY 4, 2024
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.
Canadian Auto Dealer
JULY 4, 2024
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.
Carscoops
JULY 4, 2024
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.
CarExpert
JULY 4, 2024
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.
Carscoops
JULY 4, 2024
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.
CarExpert
JULY 4, 2024
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.
Carscoops
JULY 4, 2024
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.
Autocar
JULY 4, 2024
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.
CarExpert
JULY 4, 2024
Don’t think you’ll be able to speed in a new car in Europe without being warned to knock it off. All new cars sold in Europe and the UK from July 7, 2024 are required to be fitted with speed limiters to warn drivers they’re exceeding the speed limit or even prevent them from doing so, the first time such technology has been made mandatory globally.
Carscoops
JULY 4, 2024
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.
Autocar
JULY 4, 2024
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.
Automotive News
JULY 4, 2024
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Autocar
JULY 4, 2024
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.
Drive.com
JULY 4, 2024
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.
Carscoops
JULY 4, 2024
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.
Drive.com
JULY 4, 2024
Stock shortages have eased, and wait times for popular Toyota hybrid models – including the RAV4 and Corolla – have been slashed. Wait times for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have limboed to their lowest level in nearly five years, as production of the popular SUV – as well as other Toyota models – frees up after years of stock shortages. After a peak of two years or more in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Toyota Australia now estimates an “average” wait time of four months for a new RAV
CarExpert
JULY 4, 2024
Ferrari has launched a subscription-style battery warranty program for its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models in an effort to preserve the longevity and resale value of its electrified models. The two extended warranty programs, named Warranty Extension Hybrid and Power Hybrid, are multi-year packages available to all SF90 Stradale and Spider plus 296 GTB and GTS owners.
Drive.com
JULY 4, 2024
Volkswagen’s hottest of hatchbacks has recently come under threat from a bevy of high-performance models, but is the Golf R still the benchmark in accessible performance? Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety Next steps 2024 Volkswagen Golf R Volkswagen’s Golf R has been the pinnacle of mass-production small-car performance for the German brand since its introduction in
Auto Blog
JULY 4, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Car Buying , Used Car Buying , Electric , Hybrid Continue reading American car buyers have claimed more than $1B in federal EV incentives American car buyers have claimed more than $1B in federal EV incentives originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 4 Jul 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JULY 4, 2024
Victorian waters are often playgrounds for one of the ocean’s most prolific predators, but not Victorian roads… This week, a CarExpert reader spotted a camouflaged prototype for the upcoming 2025 BYD Shark driving in Melbourne wearing a blacked-out wrap – a little different to the patterned one spotted in May. While the badges are obscured by the disguise, we can still make out the BYD lettering on the tailgate, and the vehicle’s overall proportions and design match that of the
Drive.com
JULY 4, 2024
Drivers in South Australia will soon be required to undergo a special course in order to get behind the wheel of ultra high-powered vehicles, while also being banned from turning off driver aids such as traction control and electronic stability control systems in these cars. UPDATE, 5 July 2024: An online course for drivers of ‘ultra high-powered vehicles’ has been launched by the South Australian Government.
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