Best Selling Cars Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Our eagle-eyed readers will have noticed the number of brands included in our Exclusive Chinese Brands Guide steadily decline over the past month or so. We have indeed refreshed our Guide to reflect the constant streamlining of the Chinese market. We removed over 20 brands from our guide, including Dorcen, Green Wheel, Hanergy, Hanteng, Hunkt, Lifan, Long River, Maple, Qiantu, QYEV, Rox, Singulato, Sitech, Suda, Weltmeister (WM), Yema, Zedriv and Zinoro.

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Motor Authority

MARCH 27, 2024

Ferrari and battery supplier SK On will partner on advanced battery cell technology, the two companies announced Tuesday. SK On has been supplying batteries to Ferrari since 2019, initially for the SF90 Stradale plug-in hybrid and its open-top SF90 Spider variant, and then for the 296 GTB and 296 GTS plug-in hybrids. The two companies have now.

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Autocar

MARCH 27, 2024

The last Volvo diesel, an XC90, is bound for the brand's new heritage museum XC90 rolls off production line destined for new museum as Volvo transitions into an all-electric brand Volvo has produced its last ever diesel-engined car, accelerating its drive to become an electric-only brand by 2030. As confirmed by the brand, the last diesel rolled off the brand's production line at its Torslanda plant in Sweden on 26 March.

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Motor Authority

MARCH 27, 2024

Volkswagen Group last week announced a wide-ranging partnership with Mobileye, which covers the use of the Israeli company's self-driving technology for a robotaxi service. VW Group will also rely on Mobileye technology for automated driver-assist features to be used across a variety of its brands, including at Porsche. While the driver-assist.

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Autocar

MARCH 27, 2024

Our list of the very best load-lugging wagons you can buy today, with something to suit all budgets Estate cars truly are the underrated catch-all machines of the 21st century. Think how hard it would be to imagine a world where SUVs didn't exist and the estate car was king. It would certainly seem logical; estates meld the versatility of SUVs with the dynamic sharpness of their saloon equivalents.

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Motor Authority

MARCH 27, 2024

The Mustang nameplate turns 60 this year and Ford will celebrate by launching a 60th Anniversary Appearance Package for the current car. The reveal is set for a special gathering Ford has planned at Charlotte Motor Speedway on April 17, which is the same date 60 years ago where the original Mustang made its debut at the New York World's Fair. No.

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Autocar

MARCH 27, 2024

McLaren exterior design signature New design signature draws inspiration from heritage and gives more freedom for future range expansion McLaren Automotive has previewed a new design language that will be used on all future vehicles – and it has been conceived to enable the brand to expand into new segments. The new design trends will be represented by three exterior design signatures and a wraparound interior.

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Drive.com

MARCH 27, 2024

Elon Musk’s electric-car company has fitted licence plates to its 100,000th vehicle in Australia. There are now 100,000 Tesla electric cars on Australian roads – nearly half of which were delivered last year alone. The US electric-car giant announced the milestone of “100k Tesla vehicles on the road in Australia” on social media on Thursday afternoon, nine years and four months after its first local vehicle delivery in July 2010.

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Motor Authority

MARCH 27, 2024

Polestar, a Swedish brand for performance electric vehicles, used this week's 2024 New York auto show to present its 4 compact crossover in the U.S. for the first time and confirm local pricing. The Polestar 4 made its debut a year ago in China where sales have already started. Sales in the U.S. start in April, with deliveries to follow in the.

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Autocar

MARCH 27, 2024

Higher residual values are helping to keep monthly payments down, said Bruno Vanel Small crossover gains Scenic-inspired styling; affordability of monthly payments to be prioritised Renault has confirmed that it will reveal the new Captur on 4 April. The popular compact SUV is set to follow the smaller Clio in receiving a heavy update, as Renault targets an increased share of the critical segment.

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Motor Authority

MARCH 27, 2024

Hyundai's top-selling Tucson compact crossover has received a round of updates for the 2025 model year. Unveiled in U.S. guise (the global version was shown last fall) on Wednesday at the 2024 New York auto show, the 2025 Tucson brings fresh styling inside and out but loses a powertrain option. The new styling consists of a front end with fewer.

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Carscoops

MARCH 27, 2024

McLaren is introducing a completely new design language for its future vehicles, ditching the short-lived 12C aesthetic. Teaser images hint at the future, but no launch date for the first car under this new design philosophy. McLaren’s design has come a long way since the launch of the 12C , a car that looked old before it had even arrived in showrooms.

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Motor Authority

MARCH 27, 2024

Hyundai will introduce a round of updates to its Santa Cruz compact pickup truck for the 2025 model year. Unveiled on Wednesday at the 2024 New York auto show, the 2025 Santa Cruz benefits from revised styling, a new dashboard design, added safety and convenience technologies, and extra capability for the rugged XRT grade. Hyundai said its.

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Carscoops

MARCH 27, 2024

Honda is gearing up for a fully-fledged return to top-flight motorsport with Aston Martin in 2026, incorporating Honda Racing Corporation UK Ltd. (HRC UK). The new company will form a European base, specializing in post-race teardowns and maintenance of power units. Califonia-based HRC USA will also be involved in the new powertrain program. Honda has announced the formation of a new company in the UK ahead of its full return to Formula 1 in 2026.

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Motor Authority

MARCH 27, 2024

Audi has given the Q7 an update for the 2025 model year. The latest version features revised front and rear styling, including headlights with the latest in LED technology. The interior has also been spruced up but the powertrains have been left unchanged. Hyundai's Santa Cruz compact pickup truck has also been given a refresh. The exterior mostly.

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Drive.com

MARCH 27, 2024

US report finds that added costs of making electric vehicles are making it hard for manufacturers to turn a profit. Car manufacturers are losing $6000 on every electric car they sell, according to a new report from the United States. The study, undertaken by the Boston Consulting Group study, found that motorists toying with the idea of going electric for their next vehicle purchase want three main things: short charging times, a 560km-plus driving range, and to pay roughly $US50,000 ($AU76,000)

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Carscoops

MARCH 27, 2024

The K4 five-door hatchback was teased on a video screen during the K4 sedan presentation at the New York International Auto Show. Apparently, the compact hatch will be available in the US, arriving after the sedan launch in the second half of 2024. Enthusiasts, rejoice! Well, sort of, at least if you have a soft spot for compact hatchbacks. Kia believes that the future of the automotive industry will include more than just crossovers, and has surprised us with our first look at the K4 five-door

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CarExpert

MARCH 27, 2024

Volkswagen has a revealed a device called the RooBadge which it says could prevent collisions between vehicles and kangaroos. It’s a concealed device that plays a combination of natural and artificial sounds, mixed in real time, that are projected as a high-frequency audio signal. While there are devices out there that can be affixed to a vehicle to emit kangaroo-deterring sounds, the RooBadge is – as the name suggests – integrated where a Volkswagen’s badge would normally be.

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Carscoops

MARCH 27, 2024

The new K4 that replaces the Forte features EV9-inspired design and tech 2.0-liter naturally aspirated or 1.6-liter turbocharged powertrain options Wide active safety system range, with 29 ADAS features available This is the all-new 2025 Kia K4, the company’s new compact sedan model revealed at the 2024 New York International Motor Show. Replacing the Forte, the Kia K4 falls in line with the company’s new naming structure and introduces the brand’s “Opposites United”

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Auto Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Filed under: New York Auto Show , Kia , Hatchback Continue reading Kia K4 hatchback is a New York Auto Show surprise Kia K4 hatchback is a New York Auto Show surprise originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

MARCH 27, 2024

Ford will introduce a new limited-edition package for the Mustang , as part of celebrating 60 years since the debut of the original pony car. The “60th Anniversary Appearance Package” will be showcased on April 17, featuring special badges commemorating the milestone. A duo of dark teasers reveals the placement of the new “5.0” emblem on the front fenders of the Mustang, along with an additional “GT 60 Years” badge sporting a similar design.

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Autocar

MARCH 27, 2024

Will we find hidden depths to a crossover that didn’t make much of a first impression? Why we’re running it: To find out if the brand’s first electric SUV can impress in a crowded class Month 1 - Specs Life with a Honda e:Ny1: Month 1 Welcoming the Xxx to the fleet - 6 March 2023 The big issue, then: have we decided how to say 'Honda e:Ny1' yet? I mean, it's not a name that trips off the tongue.

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Carscoops

MARCH 27, 2024

Porsche and Manthey Racing joined forces in 2013 and this has resulted in numerous victories on the track. Porsche’s 51% stake has also paved the way for a handful of packages over the years. Another is apparently on the horizon as spy photographers have snapped a hardcore prototype undergoing testing on the Nürburgring. Believed to be an extreme 911 GT3 RS MR, the prototype immediately draws attention thanks to its green wheels and massive rear wing.

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Auto Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Filed under: Design/Style , Green , New York Auto Show , Hyundai , Kia , Toyota , Volvo , Hatchback , SUV , Electric , Performance , Sedan Continue reading Kia EV9 wins 2024 World Car of the Year and World Electric Car at New York Auto Show Kia EV9 wins 2024 World Car of the Year and World Electric Car at New York Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:43:00 EDT.

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Carscoops

MARCH 27, 2024

New flagship Defender OCTA model to rock a BMW-sourced twin-turbo V8. Land Rover promises incredible levels of all-terrain capability. The new model will be launched this year. A day after a new flagship version of the beloved Land Rover Defender was announced, our spy photographers snapped the new Defender OCTA undergoing high-speed tests at the Nurburgring.

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MARCH 27, 2024

ATLANTA – March 27, 2024 – Cox Automotive is rolling out the used car industry’s only solution that will measure the EV battery health for each specific VIN across Manheim. In addition, the company is expanding LotVision’s capabilities of reporting battery health for each unique vehicle. Both enhancements give wholesale buyers and sellers the information … Continued The post Cox Automotive Deploying Industry-First, VIN-Specific EV Battery Health Solution Across Manheim Locations appe

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Carscoops

MARCH 27, 2024

After 45 years of production and millions of sales, Volvo has officially stopped making diesel-powered vehicles. The last diesel Volvo to ever be produced, an XC90 SUV, will be displayed at the company museum in Gothenburg. The Dieselgate scandal and rising popularity of EVs prompted Volvo to focus on electrification. It aims to be an all-electric car company with net-zero emissions by 2040.

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CarExpert

MARCH 27, 2024

The Easter long weekend brings with it not only lots of chocolate, but also lots of double demerit points. Double demerits came into effect at midnight (12am) on Thursday, March 28 in New South Wales, Western Australian and the Australian Capital Territory, and will remain in place until 11:59pm on Monday, April 1. While only three states and territories enforce double demerits, penalties for motorists caught breaking road rules during the period apply to whichever jurisdiction they are licensed

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MARCH 27, 2024

The World Car Awards have been presented at the New York Auto Show and electric vehicles dominated the winners list. Top honors went to the Kia EV9 , which not only won the title as World Electric Vehicle but World Car of the Year as well. The latter win isn’t terribly surprising as the EV9 has been warmly received by journalists and the model was competing against the BYD Seal / Atto 4 and Volvo EX30.

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Auto Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Volvo , Crossover , SUV , Diesel Vehicles , Hybrid Continue reading Volvo builds its final diesel-powered car, a blue XC90 Volvo builds its final diesel-powered car, a blue XC90 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

MARCH 27, 2024

Massive Price Slash: Fisker cuts prices on its 2023 Ocean SUVs by up to 39%, with the entry-level model dropping to a shocking $24,999. Undercutting Competition: These new prices are much lower than the Tesla Model Y and VW ID.4, even without tax credits. Risk & Reward: The low price is tempting, but potential buyers may worry about Fisker’s financial stability and the Ocean’s reliability.

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Drive.com

MARCH 27, 2024

Emissions standards coming soon for new vehicles in Australia have been delayed and weakened for utes, vans and many 4WD SUVs. Here’s what you need to know. Utes and large four-wheel-drives are the biggest winners of changes to Australia’s proposed new-vehicle emissions standards presented to parliament yesterday. The bill – announced Tuesday but brought in front of Canberra politicians Wednesday – slows the roll-out of the emissions standards, and weakens the limits for utes, vans a

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Carscoops

MARCH 27, 2024

Japanese order books for the 2024 GR Yaris will open on April 8. Toyota has started accepting applications for the limited-run Sebastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanpera variants. TRD’s parts boost downforce and add to the aggressive looks. Toyota has rolled out a host of TRD accessories for the 2024 GR Yaris in Japan , coinciding with the imminent start of local sales of the updated rally-bred hot hatch.

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Drive.com

MARCH 27, 2024

In this Drive TV special, we shine a spotlight on electric vehicles that are built from the ground up. Journey into the future of automotive by tuning in to Channel 9 this Saturday, March 30th. In the highly anticipated third instalment, the team delves into the exciting world of electric vehicle design and engineering. This episode takes viewers on an in-depth exploration of electric cars built from the ground up, highlighting key elements that set them apart in the rapidly growing EV market in

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Carscoops

MARCH 27, 2024

A Cybertruck owner fitted an aftermarket Wilco Offroad Hitchgate Spare Tire Carrier to his truck. It appears to block the camera, and the license plate, and simultaneously make the truck less capable off-road. Other Cybertruck forum posters have called out the shortcomings too. Accessorizing the Tesla Cybertruck is one surefire way to stand out from the others on the road.

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Drive.com

MARCH 27, 2024

Audi’s iconic supercar has ended on a high but there’s seemingly no successor in the works after the final example rolled off the production line. The last Audi R8 V10 supercar has been built after almost 18 years of production, with an electric replacement yet to be announced by the German car maker – and is therefore years away. A bright ‘Vegas Yellow’ R8 Performance Quattro coupe with a carbon-fibre pack, and 20-inch bronze and silver alloy wheels was the final car to roll off the

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Carscoops

MARCH 27, 2024

The longer wheelbase promises a significantly more spacious cabin compared to the 3-door version. Power will likely come from a Mercedes-sourced 2.6L diesel engine and paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Gurkha 5-door is rumored to start from around $19,000 in India, offering a budget-friendly off-road option. Remember the Force Gurkha, India’s affordable Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen doppelganger?

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