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.
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.
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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.
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Almost all dealers (99%) believe there is a direct link between high petrol prices and consumer interest in EVs, according to Startline’s November Used Car Tracker. The research shows that 52% say the correlation between petrol prices and consumer interest in EVs is “significant” while 47% believe there is “some” impact. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said: “The research suggests overwhelmingly that dealers are seeing a link between electric cars and fuel pump pricing.
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.
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
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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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.
AutoSuccessOnline
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Customer retention has long been recognized as one of the most important factors in a car dealer’s success. Despite the importance, achieving high retention levels can be challenging. One of the key drivers of customer loyalty is how often a customer returns to a dealership for service and repairs after purchasing a vehicle. It’s well known that customers who service their vehicles at the dealership are more likely to not only return for future maintenance but also buy their next car from that d
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.
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.
Solera
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Forty years ago, sustainability wasn’t even on the radar for most businesses. When the concept first started gaining traction in 1987 after the publication of The Brundtland Report and in the years to follow, sustainability was often seen as a nice-to-have, idealistic goal for a far-off future. Fast-forward to today, and sustainability has gone from an optional to a must-have for most industries, including automotive and insurance.
Vanguard Dealer Services
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
In the age of iPhones, apps, bots, and Amazon, we have all become conditioned to expect instant gratification. When something requires a hefty initial investment of time, we look for alternatives that won’t need the heavy lift. With a myriad of busy schedules and days that just don’t have enough hours, it’s a typical strategy to negotiate with ourselves on time investment versus outcomes.
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Bumper saw revenues grow 54% in 2023 to £11.7m for the financial year ended 31 December 2023, a record high. The business saw a 90% increase in Gross Merchandise Value, with £211m worth of car repairs processed by dealers through its platform. James Jackson, Co-Founder and CEO, said: “2023 was a transformative year for Bumper with the business experiencing exponential growth in the UK and increasing its foothold in key European territories.
Auto Remarketing
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Good news for dealers and consumers, alike: there are now more certified pre-owned vehicles available and they are also less expensive. Not quite as good news: these CPO vehicles are older than usual, though their mileages haven’t increased dramatically. That’s according to the latest Intelligence Report from CarGurus, which included a special spotlight on the certified vehicle market this month.
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Motor Trader is delighted to announce the launch of the Motor Trader Commercial Industry Awards, which will take place at the Hilton Metropole NEC on 29 April 2025. The Motor Trader Commercial Industry Awards cater for dealers, suppliers, and service providers in the motor transport arena. The awards take place on 29 April, the evening of the first day of the highly successful, long-established Commercial Vehicle Show also at the NEC, Birmingham.
AutoDealer Today
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Changes were approved in June and are required for all accreditation applications submitted after Dec. 31.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The hot hatch has 328 horsepower in the US and a new Black Edition package.
Auto Remarketing
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Charisma! Communications, a public relations firm focused on automotive technology, has created a new division to produce comprehensive research reports. The company said CC Insights!, led by an independent group of industry analysts, will focus on “deep-dive” reports on industry trends such as connected cars, manufacturer certified programs and the evolving electric vehicle landscape.
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.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
A new Mazda6 with inline-six engines is possible after all.
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.
Auto Express
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
More than a third of light commercials failed their first MoT last year, new figures show
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The Charger Sixpack could arrive at dealers in early summer 2025 instead of sometime late next year.
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.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The 2025 model year brings a Taycan 4 sedan, too.
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.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
It will power a hypercar made by a new brand called Giamaro. And it debuts next year.
Auto Express
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Here’s how to inform the authorities about illegal and dangerous driving in the UK
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
AUDI is apparently for those who wouldn't buy an Audi.
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
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The 615-horsepower, three-row SUV goes on sale next year. It starts at $78,790.
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.
Torque Report
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The VW Golf R is one our favorite hot hatches and VW is making it better for the 2025 model year. The big news is that there’s now more power under the hood, the exterior has been refreshed and there are some updates to the interior. The 2025 VW Golf R is now the most powerful Golf model ever, since it now has an extra 13 horsepower, giving it a total of 328 horsepower.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Porsche has finished expanding its refreshed Taycan lineup – for now – after announcing the addition of the new Taycan 4 sedan and returning GTS as the 10th and 11th variants on sale in Australia. Their unveiling comes well after Porsche’s flagship electric vehicle (EV) range received a mid-life facelift in February. Now the lineup is seemingly complete, with the Taycan 4 sedan joining the range for the first time, while the GTS resumes its place below the Turbo.
Automotive Addicts
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is intensifying its investigation into Honda, probing over 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles following reports of severe engine issues. The inquiry, announced on November 6, 2023, aims to determine the extent of a defect that could lead to engine failure—an issue already responsible for the recall of nearly 250,000 Honda vehicles with 3.5-liter V6 engines last year.
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