Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Maserati Shamal restomod project in the works Restomod will use Biturbo Coupe body and Ghibli S twin-turbocharged V-6 Production to be limited to 33 units The Maserati Shamal launched in 1990 didn't see much success, despite featuring a body penned by the legendary Marcello Gandini, and a twin-turbocharged V-8 under the hood. It was devised when.
Best Selling Cars Blog
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The Skoda Octavia is the best-selling vehicle in Slovenia in October. The Slovenian new car market surges 16.2% year-on-year in October to 4,509 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 7.7% to 45,514. The Top 3 carmakers all outpace the market with splendid gains: Volkswagen is up 43% to 15.5% share vs. 14.9% year-to-date, Skoda is up 22.5% to 12.9% vs. 10.4% and Renault is up 40.3%.
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Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The updated 2025 Porsche Taycan family boasts 13 members A new Taycan 4 and revised Taycan GTS have been revealed The Taycan GTS benefits from a 100-hp boost over the outgoing model Porsche in February unveiled a mid-cycle refresh for its Taycan, which has been introduced for the 2025 model year in the U.S. However, not every model in the Taycan.
Best Selling Cars Blog
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The BYD Seal breaks into the Austrian Top 10 for the first time The Austrian new car market lifts 16.5% year-on-year in October to 21,981 registrations, meaning the year-to-date volume is now up 5.6% to 213,004. We have a momentous event in the brands top spot: Skoda surges 43% to dislodge Volkswagen (+9.5%) and rank #1 for the 2nd time in Austrian history after November 2021.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Cadillac Vistiq revealed as brand's “globally sized” electric three-row SUV Vistiq comes standard with 615 hp and 102 kwh Pricing starts at $78,790, including destination Cadillac's expansion of its electric vehicle lineup continues with the arrival of the 2026 Vistiq, a midsize SUV with third-row seats designed to fill the gap between.
Best Selling Cars Blog
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The Mahindra XUV3X0 lands directly at #25 in South Africa. 47,924 new vehicles hit South African roads in October, a robust +5.5% year-on-year increase. The year-to-date tally is now off -4.7% to 425,806. Within this total, passenger cars soar 14.5% to 34,228, its highest since October 2019. Local association NAAMSA said “p ositive indicators of further potential growth include an easing in annual consumer inflation for a fourth consecutive month to 3.8% in September, the lowest level sinc
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Alpine F1 team will make switch to Mercedes-Benz AMG power units in 2026 Agreement lasts until at least 2030 Former supplier Renault is ending F1 power unit program to focus on EV technology The Alpine Formula 1 team on Tuesday announced plans to switch to power units and gearboxes from Mercedes-Benz AMG starting in 2026, when F1 is due to.
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Autocar
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
'Sport' front bumper's inlets are painted black on the GTS Middle-rung version of updated electric sports saloon gets 690bhp, four-wheel drive and bespoke soundtrack Porsche has lifted the covers off the new Taycan GTS, the “all-rounder” variant of the updated electric performance car. It now packs up to 690bhp (when using the Launch Control function), an increase of 100bhp over the old GTS, thanks to a new rear motor that makes 107bhp and 30lb ft more yet weighs 10kg less.
Best Selling Cars Blog
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The Suzuki Every makes its first appearance in the Pakistani charts. Local association PAMA has Pakistani sales of locally made new light vehicles back up 112.1% year-on-year in October to 13,108. The year-to-date tally is now up 50.2% to 105,065. Note Changan and Kia do not report sales figures to PAMA but are estimated to be quite successful here.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The BMW i3 of 2026 will look nothing like the quirky electric hatchback that went before BMW's radical Neue Klasse concept will evolve into the next 3 Series, which is now testing with electric power The radical new electric BMW 3 Series has hit the road for the first time, as the company gears up to take on the Tesla Model 3 and next Mercedes-Benz CLA in 2026.
Best Selling Cars Blog
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The Peugeot 208 is the best-selling vehicle in Portugal in October. 15,291 new cars found a buyer in Portugal in October, a solid 10.3% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date volume is now up 3.5% to 173,133. Peugeot surges 59.4% to tighten up its grip on the brands charts even further at 13% share vs. 10.3% year-to-date. BMW (-0.3%) is stable and gains two spots on last month to #2 and 7.9% share, ending the month just three units above Mercedes (+4.4%).
Autocar
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Kamal had 8C-like front end and curvy proportions Alfa perfected the modern luxury SUV recipe in 2003 but no one got to taste it Alfa Romeo recently confirmed plans to take on the Porsche Cayenne with an all-new luxury SUV. It will be based on parent firm Stellantis’s largest car architecture and will prove crucial as the brand attempts to stimulate demand in the US.
Best Selling Cars Blog
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Peugeot holds 7.6% of the Luxembourg market in October vs. 3.7% year-to-date. 4,175 new cars found a buyer in Luxembourg in October, edging up 0.2% year-on-year. The year-to-date tally remains in negative at -5% to 40,065. Volkswagen (-5.1%) disappoints but stays atop the brands charts with 12.4% share. 26 units below is BMW (+36.5%) surging ahead. Mercedes (+4.4%) is also solid in third place, replicating the same podium as September and year-to-date.
AutoDealer Today
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
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Carscoops
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
A camouflaged prototype of the upcoming BMW i3 sedan was spotted in the wild. The EV stablemate of the BMW 3-Series will ride on the Neue Klasse architecture. The sedan is expected to debut in 2026, one year after the closely-related iX3 SUV. BMW’s Neue Klasse initiative marks a pivotal chapter for the Bavarian brand, with at least six fully electric models set to launch by 2028.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Jogger prototype wears blockier grille and new side air intakes Facelift to bring UK’s most affordable seven-seater into line with new Duster and Bigster SUVs The Dacia Jogger MPV is set to be updated with a fresh look, bringing it into line with the brand’s new Bigster and Duster SUVs. A camouflaged prototype has been spotted testing in Spain ahead of its launch, which is expected to take place in the middle of next year.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
An odd situation played out at the Syracuse airport this summer after Hertz employees abandoned their post well before the last flights arrived for the day. With no service, some customers just drove off with whatever cars had keys in them. At least one customer was reportedly asked to exchange the vehicle they took for the right one. Imagine getting off a three hour flight only to find the rental car desk completely abandoned.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Limited to 20 UK examples, special edition celebrates 20 years of CSR chassis The limited-edition Caterham Seven CSR Twenty is the brand’s most expensive model to date – costing almost £80,000. It has been built to celebrate 20 years of Caterham’s CSR chassis that first underpinned the 2005 CSR, itself a stiffer and more composed version of the Series 6 Seven.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles (FCEVs) remain niche products globally, but Hyundai is continuing its extensive hydrogen investment with a new Nexo. Hitting the road for hot weather testing in the Spanish summer in heavy disguise, we can see the second-generation Nexo will shift away from the fluid, organic shape we’ve come to know with the current generation.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Lithium ion battery performance depends on the mix of chemicals By far the most most important part of any electric car is the battery. It’s also one of the youngest technologies because, while first conceived in the 1800s, the first commercial lithium ion batteries were made by Sony in 1991. And another thing: we hear lots of confusing names for them, but how different are they ?
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Volkswagen has delivered the first US-spec ID. Buzz to Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias. The comedian is a noted Volkswagen collector and owns an assortment of classic vans. While deliveries are just getting underway, it appears most dealers are avoiding markups. The bus is back as Volkswagen has begun delivering the ID. Buzz in the United States.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Australia’s states and territories have all finally agreed to share road trauma data with the Federal Government, in a bid to end the nation’s rising road toll. Today, the Australian Government announced it had reached a funding agreement with every state and territory to share critical data, which the Commonwealth will use towards influencing transport policies and funding through the Road Safety Program.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Hyundai has teased the production version of the SEVEN concept from 2021. The three-row electric SUV is set to make its world premiere at the LA Auto Show. Underpinning Hyundai’s latest EV is the familiar E-GMP platform shared with Kia’s EV9. Update 11/12 : As the LA Motor Show draws closer, Hyundai is cranking up the teaser campaign for its Ioniq 9.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
A new initiative is encouraging owners of electric cars to provide their vehicles to communities suffering power outages following natural disasters. Communities could soon have a fleet of electric vehicles turning up to power critical infrastructure during a major power outage. A new initiative from Mycar Tyre and Auto is encouraging owners of electric cars with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability to sign on to help during natural disasters – and the company leading the charge with a dedicated Kia
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The super SUV comes with Dodge’s ‘Power Dollars’ offer, providing a $7,100 cash discount. Existing Ford customers are also offered a conquest bonus valued at $2,000. Dodge will discontinue the Durango SRT Hellcat after the 2025 model year. The days of high-powered V8s are numbered, especially those wearing a Dodge badge. Soon, the brand’s dealers will begin delivering the all-electric Charger to customers, with a whole lineup of other EVs likely to follow.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Cadillac is being coy about what vehicles it launches next in Australia, but the three-row Vistiq is shaping up as a distinct possibility. General Motors’ luxury brand has confirmed the new seven-seat electric SUV will be sold “globally” Cadillac has previously trademarked the nameplate in Australia while also saying more vehicles will come here to join the Lyriq.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
GAC has revealed the new Aion UT’s exterior and interior styling ahead of its debut. The electric hatchback will rival the likes of the VW ID.3, MG4, and BYD Dolphin. Besides China, the GAC Aion UT will also be offered in global markets. GAC has shared the first photos of its Aion UT on social media, ahead of its official debut at the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show on November 15.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Cupra – the sporty Spanish subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group – has drip-fed the latest set of details for its upcoming Tavascan electric SUV for Australia. Due to arrive in Australian showrooms around February-March ahead of deliveries commencing in April ( a few month after its initial October-December 2024 projection ), the Cupra’s local outpost has confirmed further details for the two-variant Australian lineup.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
A program manager at Mazda has said the company would build new sedans if customers actually bought them. The Mazda6 was dropped in the United States at the end of the 2021 model year following a steep drop in sales. While Mazda only offers one sedan in America, they recently launched the new four-door EZ-6 in China. The carpocalypse has decimated sedans as a number of brands have gone SUV-only.
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Autoglym and Tjekvik have signed an agreement that will see Autoglym products and services promoted and sold through various UK dealerships. Tjekvik’s Home and Indoor aftersales check-in solutions enable customers to securely check their vehicle in and out, how, when and where they want –at home on their own device, or in the dealership via a Tjekvik touchscreen kiosk.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The Porsche Taycan 4 is the new entry-level all-wheel-drive model, offering up to 429 hp. The Taycan GTS now delivers 100 more hp than the previous year’s model, with 690 hp total. Prices for the Taycan 4 start at $103,300, while the Taycan GTS is priced from $147,900. Porsche has unveiled two new Taycan models for the (facelifted) 2025 model year, bringing the total number of flavors on offer to an ice-cream-parlor-rivaling 13.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Cupra Australia is expanding its sales and service reach in Australia, confirming a number of new showrooms and service centres around Australia opening between now and the end of 2025. Speaking with CarExpert , director for Cupra Australia Ben Wilks says the expansion reaffirms the brand’s commitment to its customers and the local market. “We’ll go to 20 points of sale by the end of 2025, and 25 fully functioning service outlets, and then an additional 15 regional service, or
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
VW has revealed power and trim details for its 2025 Golf GTI and R lineup. Both cars are DSG-only; GTI gets a 1 hp bump to 242 hp, R makes 13 hp more for 328 hp. A new 12.9-inch touchscreen is standard and a Black Edition joins the R range for ’25. Volkswagen has dropped details of America’s 2025 hot Golf lineup, and there’s good and bad news depending on whether the GTI or R is on your radar.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
When it comes to an SUV version of the new Kia Tasman ute, never say never. An SUV based on the 2025 Kia Tasman ute may be possible in the future, provided there is a global business case to support such a model. Speaking to Drive, executives from Kia said there would need to be support from other markets such as the Middle East and South Korea for a Tasman -based SUV to become a reality. “There would have to be a good global business case for it.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Caterham has introduced the Seven CSR Twenty, celebrating 20 years of the CSR. The CSR Twenty is the most premium and expensive Caterham offering yet. Production will be limited to 20 units for the UK and 20 for the US market. Caterham recently said goodbye to the Seven 485 with the Final Edition , but this wasn’t the last world of the iconic model.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
If I say the word ‘Seal’, you’ll probably think of the cute aquatic mammal or the rubber lining of your tailgate. But it’s also the name of BYD’s answer to the popular Tesla Model 3 battery-electric mid-sized sedan. The BYD Seal has barely been on sale in Australia for a year, but in that time it has made quite the splash.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Tech boffins have discovered multiple security problems with Mazda’s Connect infotainment setup. Researchers at Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative learned that attackers could mess with a vehicle’s safety systems. Drivers have been advised to avoid connecting unknown USB devices and to limit third-party access to their cars. The US government wants to ban Chinese cars outright over fears that they could be remotely controlled by bad actors and become a security threat.
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