Motor Authority
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Ford is following other automakers in developing a steer-by-wire system, a recently discovered patent filing shows. The filing in question was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 19, 2024, but was submitted by Ford just over two years earlier, on Nov. 14, 2022. But it deals not with steer-by-wire as a concept.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Dealers began December with an average of 46 days’ worth of used vehicle supply. A touch over 1.41 million used vehicles were sold in the US last month, 13% more than 2023. Lower-priced vehicles are vanishing fast, with supply shrinking nine days compared to last year. The used-car market is sending mixed signals, with prices ticking down slightly even as inventory continues to tighten.
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Autocar
DECEMBER 29, 2024
We tested more than 20 cars over long periods - and now it's time to hand out some awards. Over the past twelve months, the Autocar team has spent considerable time in over20 different cars. Our long-term test fleet included cruisers, flagship sports cars, and load luggers, which ran from the depths of winter to the blaming sun of summer. But which served most capably, and which cars were we sad to see go?
Motor 1
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Garage 54 answers the important questions nobody is asking.
Auto Express
DECEMBER 29, 2024
When Auto Express first hit newsagents shelves in 1988, these popular saloons were battling it out in company car parks. Some 36 years later, how will they fare as we put them to the test?
Motor 1
DECEMBER 29, 2024
It's good for podcasts, model deep dives, or whenever you just need to stare at a Revuelto.
Auto Express
DECEMBER 29, 2024
We look at the pros and cons of Mobility as a Service, and the vehicles set to help change the face of car ownership
Auto Dealership Digest brings together the best content for architecture professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Drive.com
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Modern cars are a marvel of engineering with significant technological advancements over the past century, but people miss one fading car feature the most. Cars are well and truly in the next generation, with electric power, hydrogen power, and even gadgets you might see in a space-age movie. But it seems like everyone misses the satisfying nature of turning a knob or pressing a button in a car.
Auto Express
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Pictures of the Ford Sierra and MG Montego.
Drive.com
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Subaru wants to tell you that this Outback is an SUV, but its wagon-based origins mean that the end result is a best-of-both-worlds solution. Practical, capable, and thoroughly useful. 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 Subaru Outback Sport Touring XT The world’s gone SUV-mad, and everyone knows it.
Auto Express
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Pictures of the our visit to Mobilize, and the test drive of the DUO
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 29, 2024
President James Earl Jimmy Carter Jr. died on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia, at 100 years old. Carter will be remembered as a consummate humanitarian and Nobel Prize winning statesman who spent his retirement years building houses with Habitat for Humanity and all but eradicating a truly Read more.
CarExpert
DECEMBER 29, 2024
The new-generation Dodge Charger is set to be officially sold outside North America, with the carmaker reportedly confirming itll go on sale in Europe and the Middle East but plans for an Australian launch are yet to be announced. Dodges parent company Stellantis confirmed the plans to Carscoops , which will see the Charger sold in the regions in both two- and four-door body styles, as well as with electric-only and twin-turbo six-cylinder powertrains.
Autocar
DECEMBER 29, 2024
We round up the past years news highlights While 2023 was the year electric cars slipped into the mainstream and their popularity boomed to a point where the 2035 EV-only target began to look achievable, 2024 was the year that brought the automotive world back down to earth with a bump and showed there really is still an awful long way to go. The slowdown in EV sales growth, driven by incentives ending in powerhouse markets such as Germany, comes as car makers are forced to contend with increasi
Carscoops
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Portland police nabbed a suspected Ferrari thief after a very short search on December 19. The man was within just a few minutes of where he’d allegedly taken the car from. Now, he’s facing the possibility of several years in prison and a huge fine. Criminals aren’t always the most brilliant people, and a suspected Ferrari thief is proof of that.
Autocar
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Autocar's James Attwood explains how 2025 might unfold for the motoring industry. Howwill the automotive industry change in 2025? There's only one way to find out. Seer of seers,prognosticator of prognosticators, James Attwood has returned from his vision quest to tell us how 2025 will unfold: January Stellantis begins its search to find a permanent replacement for CEO Carlos Tavares following his surprise resignation in December 2024 by posting a job ad in the Peterborough Evening Telegraph.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Dodge plans to release multiple Charger variants throughout the car’s expected lifecycle. These renders reimagine what a widebody version of the new Charger could achieve. Two different wheel designs add to the muscle car’s wider and more aggressive stance. The new Dodge Charger may have left muscle car purists shaking their heads and mourning the glory days of roaring V8s.
CarExpert
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Chery shook Australia’s new car market earlier this year when it announced its new entry-level SUV was launching with a starting price of under $25,000 drive-away. The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro slots under the Omoda 5 small SUV in the Chinese carmaker’s local lineup and brings the fight to other light SUVs including the Hyundai Venue , Kia Stonic , Mazda CX-3 , Toyota Yaris Cross and Volkswagen T-Cross.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Skip the treadmills and smoothie bowls this January, as we’ve got a much better plan to help you look and feel great in 2025. It involves importing one of the many vehicles to the US that Americans weren’t able to buy when new because they were too “unsafe” or “dirty” for Uncle Sam’s liking? As soon as a car hits 25 years old, none of that red tape stuff matters, and because the 25-year rule rolls over, the arrival of 2025 means we’ve got another c
CarExpert
DECEMBER 29, 2024
2024 was a major year for new vehicle launches, with new generations of key models like the Toyota LandCruiser Prado, plus the first of a new wave of Chinese auto brands entering the market. But many models also departed the Australian market, headlined by the departure of what had been the longest-running auto brand in Australia: Citroen. In fact, there were so many discontinuations that we split all the SUVs axed in Australia into a separate article.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Six-cylinder engines balance power and practicality, making them staples in automotive history. From turbocharged screamers to bulletproof workhorses, this layout proves endlessly versatile. Engines like Nissan’s RB26, Toyota’s 2JZ, and BMW’s B58 showcase innovation and performance. Six-cylinder engines often live in the shadow of their flashier and noisier V8 and V12 cousins —but don’t be fooled, these workhorse powerplants have powered some of the greatest cars in
CarExpert
DECEMBER 29, 2024
The curtain will soon fall on the R35-generation Nissan GT-R , as the ageing supercar-killing coupe nears retirement almost 18 years after it first broke cover. Launched in 2007, the Nissan GT-R was hailed at the time for being on par with contemporary supercars but for a fraction of the cost, further elevating the status of the GT-R nameplate which had previously been affixed to flagship performance Skylines.
Drive.com
DECEMBER 29, 2024
After intense debate, new vehicle emissions standards are about to become law in Australia. Australias New Vehicle Efficiency Standard comes into effect on Wednesday as the nation looks towards reaching net zero by 2050, but not after intense debate between car makers and the Federal Government. The standard applies from 1 January 2025, and will penalise car brands for selling too many high-emissions vehicles unless they are offset by enough low- or zero-emissions cars.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 29, 2024
PROS ›› Great base price, good fuel economy, comfortable seats, plenty of physical controls CONS ›› Abysmal performance, no stand-out features, diminishing returns on upscale trims The Nissan Sentra lives on as one of the very last small four-door cars on sale today. In fact, less than ten of these exist in the segment and until recently, the Sentra clearly sat at the aft of the group.
Drive.com
DECEMBER 29, 2024
These news stories attracted the most eyeballs to Drive.com.au over the last 12 months, led by the much-anticipated Kia Tasman ute and the new Toyota LandCruiser Prado 250 Series. Another year is almost over, so its time to look back at the stories most popular with Drive readers in 2024 across news, reviews and advice content. In this edition, weve compiled a list of the Top 10 news stories clicked on in 2024.
Autocar
DECEMBER 29, 2024
You can take your dream car to the max without leaving second gear you just need a frozen lake You dont have to drive fast to have a good time. Case in point: my outing in the revamped Toyota GR Yaris Evo was the most fun Ive had in a car this year, and I never even got out of second gear. In my defence, I was on a frozen Finnish lake. That sheet of ice was near Jyvskyl in the 1000 Lakes region, the heartland of Finlands rallying scene and, handily, home to Toyota s World Rally Championship tea
Drive.com
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Being a hybrid is no longer a unique selling point for the Toyota RAV4, so will it lose its top spot in 2025 as more rivals come to market? The latest generation Toyota RAV4 has dominated the sales charts since it was introduced to Australian showrooms in 2019, largely thanks to its fuel-sipping hybrid powertrain option. But that stranglehold is about to be challenged as in 2025 more family SUV options will be available than ever before with electrification.
CarExpert
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Nissans Japanese students have been let loose ahead of this years Tokyo Auto Salon motor show, unveiling three unique cars which show what they can do without design boundaries. Students from the Nissan Automobile College are taught to do everything from work with sheetmetal to vehicle painting, maintenance and even motorsports training. For Januarys Tokyo Auto Salon, students from Nissans Aichi and Kyoto vehicle system study campuses have created a trio of concepts which take inspiration from m
Drive.com
DECEMBER 29, 2024
There are a variety of coolant colours, but that might not be the only difference between them. We investigate whether it’s ever okay to mix them. Photo: iStock/ronstik Coolant is imperative to keeping your car from overheating and stopping heat from causing significant engine damage. RELATED: Keep an eye out for green reflectors on the road these holidays You should change your coolant at least once every two to three years to ensure that any contaminants are removed from the cooling syst
Carscoops
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Dashcam footage shows a Ford F-150 driver brake-checking another car in Portland. A nearby police officer quickly spots the aggressive driving and initiates a traffic stop. Oregon law classifies brake checking as a Class B traffic violation with a $1,000 fine. Bad drivers are everywhere. In fact, some aren’t just bad, they’re intentionally aggressive.
Car Examer
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Heres what Is an engine management system what it does, how it works, and why it matters. If youve ever wondered how your cars engine runs so smoothly, delivers power when you need it, and doesnt guzzle fuel, the answer lies in its Engine Management System (EMS). Think of the EMS as the brain of your cars engine. It constantly monitors whats happening under the hood and makes adjustments to keep everything running just right.
Drive.com
DECEMBER 29, 2024
The Volkswagen T-Cross packs a lot into a small package, but is it enough to stand tall in the crowded compact SUV market? We find out if the pint-sized performer is worth a look. 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 T-Cross Life The 2024 Volkswagen T-Cross is the smallest and most budget-friendly SUV in the German brands line-up, designed for
Car Sales Statics Data
DECEMBER 29, 2024
In November 2024, the European new car market contracted by 1.7% while battery electric vehicle sales increased slightly by 0.8% for a 17.4% share of all passenger vehicle registrations in Europe. Year-to-date 2024, new car sales in Europe are 0.8% higher. Car sales in Europe in November 2024 were slightly weaker than a year ago. Read more The post 2024 (November) Europe: Car Sales and Market Analysis appeared first on Car Sales Statistics.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Sales of EVs across the globe are expected to rise by 30 percent in 2025, according to predictions by industry experts. Analysts at S&P Global Mobility claim EVs will account for 16.7 percent of vehicle sales in 2025, up from 13.2 percent in 2024. The upbeat projection comes as multiple automakers are changing electrification plans to slow down EV rollout in favor of hybrids.
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