Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Ford has issued a recall on multiple vehicles from the Ford and Lincoln brands due to engines potentially stalling. Vehicles listed in the recall include the Ford Bronco, F-150, Edge, and Explorer from the 2021-2022 model years, and the Lincoln Nautilus and Aviator from the same model years. However, it is only those examples with Ford's.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Opel Astra hits its highest Finnish ranking in 4.5 years. The Finnish new car market remains in hell in August at -16.7% year-on-year to just 6,389 sales. The year-to-date tally is now off -17.2% or over 10,000 units to 49,714. Toyota (-8.9%) maintains its grip on the brands charts but sees its market share thaw to 16.1% vs. 19.1% year-to-date. Volvo (+22.8%) defies the negative context but at 9.6% share it is well below its YTD level of 11.2%.
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Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
BMW will add a hydrogen-powered vehicle to its lineup in 2028, the automaker announced on Thursday. It will be a hydrogen-electric vehicle using a next-generation powertrain developed jointly with Toyota, which plans to use the powertrain in its own vehicles. A hydrogen-electric vehicle is similar to a battery-electric vehicle, but instead of the.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Geely Coolray breaks into the Croatian Top 20 for the first time in August. 3,296 new cars found a buyer in Croatia in August, a -5.2% year-on-year fall. The year-to-date volume remains in positive however at +12.2% to 47,659. Volkswagen (+4.3%) swims upstream and snaps the brands top spot for the third time in the past four months. It distances YTD leader Skoda (-15.5%) in difficulty and Kia (-5.7%).
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Audi on Wednesday unveiled the Nardo Sport Edition package for its S6 and S7 Sportback. The package is available for the 2025 model year and adds various design details to both the exterior and interior of the sporty midsize Audi duo. The package for the S6 costs $9,700 and for the S7 costs $11,200. Adding it brings the starting price of the.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Duster switches from Dacia to Renault branding for the third generation. New light vehicle sales in Turkiye return to positive territory in August at +4.3% year-on-year to 90,134. This is a new August record, eclipsing the 86,454 units reached just last year. The year-to-date volume also stands at an all-time high after 8 months at 762,152 (+0.9%).
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Polaris Slingshot three-wheeler is fun for a weekend drive It's not practical if you need to carry anything Dynamics and power are strengths, providing an engaging experience “Do you have a toy?” It’s a common question I have for auto enthusiast friends and colleagues. Typical answers are some form of Porsche 911, a BMW M, a.
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Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Volvo's latest infotainment system introduced on the heavily updated 2025.5 XC90 and 2025 EX90 electric newcomer will be made available to owners of older models. In announcing the new system on Wednesday, Volvo said owners of vehicles built as early as 2020 will be able to upgrade to the new system free of charge. It will be available via an.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The VW Polo ranks #3 in Argentina in August, a record. The Argentinean new vehicle market is in positive for the first time this year at +4.9% to 38,823 sales. Given the start of the year was horrendous, the year-to-date volume is still down a hefty -16.1% to 253,403 units. Toyota (-5.4%) can’t capitalise on the market growth and establishes itself at 22% share, almost exactly its YTD level.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Volvo is reportedly working on an electric alternative to the XC60 based on a next-generation EV platform The crossover, due in 2026, will likely be called an EX60 Volvo still expects gas- and plug-in hybrid vehicles to be on sale by 2030 Volvo has five electric vehicles in the pipeline, and one of them will reportedly be a battery-powered.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Xpeng holds 1.8% of the Israeli market in August. Data by our local partner cartube.co.il shows an Israeli new car market down -7.7% year-on-year in August to 22,813. This way, the year-to-date volume is now off -8.7% to 203,022. Toyota (+5.1%) defies the negative market to cement its newfound leadership at 14% share. In contrast Hyundai (-27.1%), #1 a year ago, freefalls to 10.9% share.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Germany will introduce a “depreciation allowance” for electric company cars. Drivers of expensive zero-emission company cars also benefit from tax deductions. The goal is to boost EV sales, following a massive drop in recent months. Less than a year after Germany abruptly cut EV subsidies, the federal government wants to introduce tax benefits for electric company cars.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Jetour is up to #7 in the Russian brands ranking in August. 148,338 new cars hit Russian roads in August, a 35.1% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date volume is now up 65.3% to 1,003,899. Lada (+34.3%) almost matches its home market to grab 26% share vs. 28% so far this year. Haval (+69.1%) breaks its monthly volume record for the 2nd month running and holds 12.5% share.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Car sales in Germany dropped sharply in August versus the same month last year, with EVs suffering the worst, new data reveals. EV registrations fell by 69 percent last month and total passenger vehicle sales dropped 28 percent. Tesla’s sales slumped 66 percent in August, but Peugeot and Volvo gained ground. VW executives this week rationalized plans to close two plants by telling angry workers that the car market was in a rut and de mand was unlikely to return to pre-COVID levels.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Fiat Strada is the most popular vehicle in Brazil again. New light vehicle sales in Brazil climb 13.3% year-on-year in August to 222,795 units. This is the best August volume and first one above 200,000 units since pre-pandemic August 2019. The year-to-date tally is now up 13.2% to 1,524,776. Fiat (+8.7%) continues to dominate the brands charts with almost 50,000 sales and 22.2% share, compared to 4,756 and 6.9% at home in Italy.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
VW’s finance chief has warned that it only has “one, maybe two years” to turn the main Volkswagen brand around. Arno Antlitz spelled out the serious nature of VW’s situation to workers during a meeting at the firm’s Wolfsburg HQ, telling them sales wouldn’t return to pre-COVID levels. The automaker says it will have to close two plants – the first closures in its history – to cut costs in the face of a 500,000-unit reduction in annual demand.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Korean brand reinvents luxury electric saloon to distinguish it from ICE sibling; will arrive in UK next year Genesis has given its Electrified G80 saloon a hefty update by extending its wheelbase, adding a larger battery and refreshing its interior. The updated model will arrive in the UK, and other global markets, next year, after first launching in the brand’s home market of Korea The first-generation electric saloon arrived in 2021, spawned from the petrol-powered G80 , itself Genesis’ best
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Fisker Ocean has a significant power advantage as it delivers 468 hp to the Golf R’s 315. Despite that, the VW is much lighter and thus has a better power-to-weight ratio. U-drag racing results aren’t as close as one might imagine though. There likely aren’t too many folks cross-shopping the Fisker Ocean and the Volkswagen Golf R.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
BMW has already tested a fleet of X5s fitted with fuel cell powertrains The move is part of the German brand's partnership with Toyota and is a "milestone in automotive history" BMW will launch its first mass-market hydrogen-powered car in 2028 , followed by multiple other fuel-cell variants of existing models, making it the first manufacturer to do so in what it has called “a milestone in automotive history”.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The final episode with the famous trio was filmed in Zimbabwe. Hammond insists a key reason why they’ve been so successful is that they are car geeks. Amazon hasn’t said who will host future iterations of The Grand Tour. The last episode of The Grand Tour is just days away from launching on Amazon Prime. Or, at least, that’s what we thought.
AutoDealer Today
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
First-half 2024 data should deaths down despite people driving more miles.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
BMW is teaming up with Toyota to put a hydrogen car on sale in 2028. The pair will share powertrain tech, with BMW confirming it won’t be a face-swapped Toyota. BMW has been testing its iX5 Hydrogen prototypes and the first H model is likely to be a next-generation X5. BMW has been talking about hydrogen power for years, and now it’s finally committed to putting a fuel-cell vehicle on sale.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Prius we were told we couldn't have goes on UK sale after all – and it's good It’s two years since the wraps came off the Mk5 Toyota Prius and the company told UK buyers we wouldn’t be able to buy it.Sales of the previous model had slowed dramatically to fewer than 600 a year, as private Prius buyers had quickly migrated to the cooler-looking Toyota C-HR, while private hire buyers were being nudged towards Toyota Corolla estates – a move that suited them because it had more luggage space and
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Spy photographers have captured what appears to be a mule for the next Pajero Sport. The ladder-frame SUV will borrow heavily from the redesigned L200 / Triton pickup truck. Power will likely be provided by a new 2.4-liter turbodiesel engine with different outputs. The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport , also sold as the Montero Sport in some markets, received a minor facelift earlier this year and now spy photographers have snapped the first photos of the redesigned SUV.
Automotive Addicts
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The automotive world is buzzing today as Nissan reportedly prepares to reintroduce one of its most beloved sports cars—the legendary Silvia. It’s been more than a decade since the automaker teased enthusiasts with the IDx concept, which hinted at the possibility of a new lightweight sports car alongside the 370Z and the GT-R. Though the IDx never made it to production , Nissan has now confirmed that the Silvia nameplate will be making a comeback.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Generous incentives are a key reason why EVs are so popular across the country. Year-to-date, EVs have captured 87% of Norway’s automotive market. The Tesla Model Y leads as Norway’s best-selling EV, with 19% of total sales. Norway continues to lead the charge in the adoption of electric vehicles , and in August, EVs made up a remarkable 94% of all new cars sold in the country, a new world record.
Auto Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Continue reading Volvo scales back profit forecast after abandoning its EVs-by-2030 goal Volvo scales back profit forecast after abandoning its EVs-by-2030 goal originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Sep 2024 12:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Two-time Formula 1 World Champion and current Aston Martin F1 driver Fernando Alonso has just taken delivery of the brand’s ultimate road-going hypercar; the Valkyrie. While Alonso joined the Aston Martin family well after the Valkyrie was announced, he somehow managed to secure an allocation for the car. The Spaniard worked in partnership with the Q by Aston Martin bespoke service to make his Valkyrie special, opting for a Satin Aston Martin Racing Green paint scheme to mimic the color of
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Renault has revived one of its iconic 1970s sports cars with an electric restomod concept, but the French brand has no plans to bring it to market. Based on the 1971 Renault 17, the R17 is an electric vehicle (EV) built on the monocoque structure of the original, but with a rear-mounted electric powertrain and a reimagined body that remains faithful to the classic coupe.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Volvo announced a new SPA3 architecture that will underpin the upcoming EX60. The SPA3 platform offers significantly greater scalability than its SPA2 predecessor. The Volvo EX60 will act as an electric alternative to the best-selling XC60 SUV. Volvo might have abandoned its earlier goal of becoming an EV-only brand by 2030 , but this doesn’t affect its plans for future zero-emission models.
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The UK new car market remained stable in August, down -1.3%, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 84,575 units were registered, 1,082 fewer than in the same month last year. Fleet purchases accounted for six in 10 cars registered (51,329 units). Registrations by private buyers were up 0.2% units to 32,110. Business registrations were down by -30.3% to 1,136 units.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Police in Georgia are raising eyebrows for promoting the arrest of a 22-year-old man, saying he went from “Sliding to Crying.” The man was arrested last month for street racing and alteration of a license plate. His BMW M4 was also impounded as it’s reportedly tied to multiple incidents. Most police departments are there to protect and serve, but cops in Atlanta went in a different direction.
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has started its recruitment drive to find a new CEO. The vacancy went live on the IMI website this morning. The IMI is the professional body for individuals working in the motor industry and an authoritative voice of the sector on people and skills. It is the governing body for the IMI Professional Register, IMI Qualifications and Accreditations and a source of automotive careers information and standards in our industry.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
A Lexus driver led police on a high-speed chase before crashing and fleeing on foot. The chase ended when the officer’s PIT maneuver flipped the patrol car and stopped the SUV. The driver faces numerous charges including DUI, reckless driving, and fleeing the scene. Police in Little Rock, Arkansas, have arrested the driver of a black Lexus GX after the male driver led police on a chase through suburban streets in the early hours of the morning.
Auto Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Filed under: Green , BMW , Chevrolet , Ford , Honda , Hyundai , Kia , Porsche , RAM , Toyota Continue reading Wards 10 Best winners for 2024 include hybrid, turbo, electric and V8 power Wards 10 Best winners for 2024 include hybrid, turbo, electric and V8 power originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Sep 2024 11:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Police report a 12-year-old boy has broken into several car dealerships in Maryland. The young suspect also pilfered ice cream and candy bars from the dealerships he targeted. Maryland police can’t legally hold the minor accountable due to his age, for now. The closest that kids today can get to a car-related crime is on a game like Grand Theft Auto – or at least that’s what one would have thought.
Auto Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Filed under: Design/Style , Renault , Coupe , Concept Cars , Electric Continue reading Renault 17 resurrected as a one-off resto-modded electric coupe Renault 17 resurrected as a one-off resto-modded electric coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 5 Sep 2024 09:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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