Motor Authority
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Stellantis to test Factorial solid-state battery on public roads by 2026 Battery to be tested in Dodge Charger Daytona Production expected later this decade A fleet of Dodge Charger Daytona electric vehicles fitted with solid-state batteries developed in partnership with America's Factorial will start testing on public roads by 2026, Dodge parent.
Best Selling Cars Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The VW Tiguan hits a best ever 2nd place thanks to the new generation. Initial data by ACEA has the European new car market (EU+EFTA+UK) down -4.2% year-on-year in September to 1,118,083 units. The year-to-date result remains in positive for now at +1% to 9,779,605. We remain -19% below the same period in pre-pandemic 2019. Among the Top 5 markets, Spain (+6.3%) and the UK (+1%) are in positive but Germany (-7%), Italy (-10.7%) and France (-11.1%) struggle.
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Motor Authority
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Stellantis has upgraded the wind tunnel located near its U.S. headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, in its quest to boost range of electric vehicles by reducing drag. The automaker on Wednesday said it invested $29.5 million in the site to add moving ground plane technology, essentially a rolling surface. Each wheel gets its own belt that.
Best Selling Cars Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The Perodua Bezza holds 14.2% of the Malaysian market in August. Today is a big day: for the first time since 2016 we have access to detailed models data for Malaysia, with brands also available. In August, 74,955 new cars hit Malaysian roads. Perodua is the most popular carmaker in the country by far with an outstanding 46.3% share which is near record volumes ( it reached 51.1% in May 2018 ), seeing as it grabbed 41.3% over the Full Year 2023.
Motor Authority
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Hyundai and Kia have revealed new technologies to help improve efficiency at their plants through the use of advanced software, including artificial intelligence. The technologies were revealed on Tuesday at a presentation hosted by the automakers at a joint research lab in Seoul, and will be gradually introduced at plants operated by the.
Women Automotive Network
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Katherine Zachary, Region Vice President, Communications The greatest joy of working in Nissan’s AMIEO region is the cultural diversity that’s just inherent to our day-to-day working lives. This is not just a personal observation – it’s a widely shared belief throughout the regional acronym that stands for Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania.
Motor Authority
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Porsche's V-10 in the Carrera GT was originally built for a race car Just one example of the race car, known as the LMP2000, was built Video footage of the LMP2000 and its loud V-10 have surfaced Porsche in 2000 launched the Carrera GT with a naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V-10 that was unique to the car. However, the engine wasn't originally.
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Motor Authority
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Morgan's Plus Six has only been built since 2019, but the car will end production early next year. To mark the run, Morgan on Wednesday revealed the Plus Six Pinnacle, a special edition limited to just 30 units worldwide. According to the company, the Plus Six Pinnacle represents the final iteration of high-powered Morgans with the brand's classic.
AutoDealer Today
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Survey finds slight upward shift in readiness, but consumer acceptance of the technology is essentially flat after accidents, data compromises.
Motor Authority
OCTOBER 23, 2024
John Cooper Works versions of gas-powered Mini hatch and convertible revealed Peak power of 228 hp comes from 2.0-liter turbo-4 U.S. sales start in early 2025 A new generation of Mini's Cooper hatch and Cooper Convertible arrive for the 2025 model year, and the small-car brand late on Tuesday revealed the high-performance John Cooper Works.
Autocar
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Seminal grand tourer reborn from scratch – with choice of modern features and 18-carat gold badges Jaguar has put the E-Type back into (very limited) production to mark 50 years since the seminal GT's retirement. The firm's in-house historic vehicles division, Jaguar Classic, has used original blueprints to build two new E-Types from the ground up for a client in Southeast Asia, revealing them a half-century after the final example of the original car rolled off the line in Coventry.
AutoDealer Today
OCTOBER 23, 2024
ASE training is intended to help service departments, shops optimize repair opportunities, customer confidence.
Autocar
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Signature styling started with the 4/4 in 1936 Flagship roadster will be replaced with an all-new sports car late next year Morgan will end production of its Plus Six , the higher-powered, six-cylinder version of its two-tier ‘Plus’ range, early next year and replace it with a new flagship that ushers in a fresh design language for the British brand.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Ford’s CEO has revealed he’s smitten with a Chinese electric sedan he’s been driving for the past six months. Jim Farley described the Xiaomi SU7 as “fantastic” and told the Fully Charged podcast that he didn’t want to give it up. The SU7 is smartphone-maker Xiaomi’s first EV and currently only available in China.
Autocar
OCTOBER 23, 2024
With prices starting around £15,000, the V10 Audi RS6 is actually our cheapest option – to buy, at least. We pit desirable brand-new cars against more alluring, yet risky, used alternatives for the same price I know what you’re thinking: we’ve really lost the plot this time. A Hyundai taking the fight to a Porsche ? A Kia SUV versus a full-fat Range Rover?
Carscoops
OCTOBER 23, 2024
A mechanic narrowly cheated death after he was struck by a car while working in a garage. The technician was run over by a Scion xD that pinned him against a giant tool cabinet when its brakes appeared to fail. A professional mechanic avoided being sent to the great human scrapyard in the sky when he was mowed down in an accident at his own garage by a customer’s car.
AutoDealer Today
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Chairman, vice chairman elected at board meeting for service to start at NADA Show in January.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Jaguar built two special E-Type Series I drophead coupe models for a very special customer in Southeast Asia. They feature bespoke jewelry including a mother of pear, hallmarked solid silver, and gold. Jaguar Classic introduced a special pair of E-Types, adorned by bespoke jewellery. Unlike previous builds that were restored to perfection, these were made from scratch, celebrating 50 years from the end of E-Type production in 1974.
Autocar
OCTOBER 23, 2024
There are now thought to be 500 LPG filling stations, down from nearly 2000 at the fuel's peak Cheaper, cleaner fuel falls further out of favour despite its advantages Two decades ago, drivers were being encouraged to swap to a cleaner way of fuelling their cars. Liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG, came with generous tax incentives, slashed running costs and an expanding network of pumps at which you could top up.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Jochen Sengpiehl, VW’s marketing chief, was detained for ten days in China after failing a drug test. He allegedly tested positive for both cocaine and cannabis, leading to his deportation and a lifetime ban from China. Chinese law allows authorities to detain individuals for up to 15 days for drug use, even if consumed abroad. Thought you’d just had a bad day at the office?
CarExpert
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Ford CEO Jim Farley hasn’t kept his desire to drive other brand’s cars a secret, but the Blue Oval executive has surprised many by admitting he’s been daily-driving (and enjoying) a Chinese electric vehicle (EV). Not only that, but it’s not even one from Ford’s Chinese joint-venture partner. In an interview on the Fully Charged Show , Mr Farley revealed the Xiaomi SU7 – an electric sedan made by a smartphone giant – is the car he’s driven for at least six months, likely as a benchmar
Carscoops
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The Opel Mokka received its mid-lifecycle update, joining the new Frontera and Grandland SUVs. Exterior changes are limited to the redesigned bumper and the slightly tweaked LED graphics. Inside, the dual 10-inch displays are standard, with a new infotainment, and fewer buttons. Opel has introduced a facelift for the Mokka four years after its debut in the competitive subcompact SUV segment.
Auto Remarketing
OCTOBER 23, 2024
In 2022, Hurricane Ian damaged upwards of 358,000 vehicles throughout several states, according to CARFAX. After the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton in the Southeast, this year is already approaching similar numbers. CARFAX estimates that the 2024 hurricane season has resulted in approximately 347,000 vehicles with flood damage so far. After Hurricane Helene damaged 138,000 vehicles across several Southeastern states, Hurricane Milton damaged 120,000 more in Florida, the company esti
Carscoops
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Amazon Prime members can now get a $0.10 per gallon discount on gasoline at approximately 7,000 Amoco, AMPM and BP gas stations in America. In order to get the discount, members need to visit amazon.com/fuelsavings and link their Prime account to an Earnify account from BP. In 2025, Prime members will also receive an electric vehicle charging discount through BP Pulse, but details remain limited.
Motor Trader
OCTOBER 23, 2024
City Auction Group has expanded its secure vehicle storage facilities with three new PurpleRock centres in Edinburgh, Oakham and Peterborough. This increases its capacity to over 5000 vehicles complimenting current operations in Wittering and Belfast, Northern Ireland. The centres will provide compound services featuring in-life management solutions, vehicle repair body shops, mechanical repair, VUMO AI 360 video imagery and under-chassis scanners, BVRLA and NAMA inspection services as well as r
Carscoops
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Mini has launched the facelifted John Cooper Works in hatchback and convertible bodystyles. The ICE-powered model has less power but more torque compared to the EV equivalent. The styling and interior upgrades match the recently-facelifted Mini Cooper lineup. Shortly after the launch of the Mini John Cooper Works Electric, the company introduced an updated version of the ICE-powered version.
Motor Trader
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The UK is the safest country to buy a used car, despite 18% of second-hand vehicles having a damage record, according to carVertical. The number of cars in the UK identified as imports in the past 12 months was just 2% compared to an average of 50%. Most cars on the continent are left-hand drive and vehicles in the UK are the opposite. Matas Buzelis, car expert at carVertical, said: “Buying a used car can carry some risk, but in the UK there is far less chance of people falling victim to fra
Carscoops
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Skoda’s second-generation Kodiaq vRS has been spied testing on and around the Nurburgring in Germany. The sporty SUV could feature the 261 hp 2.0-liter turbo four from the new VW Golf GTI and Octavia vRS but paired with all-wheel drive. A vRS model has been absent from the Kodiaq lineup since the Mk2 version debuted last fall. When Skoda revealed the all-new second-generation Kodiaq last fall there was one notable absentee from the lineup of petrol, diesel, and hybrid SUV options: a sporty
Motor Trader
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Used car marketplace Motorway has launched Motorway Protect, an insurance product powered by warranty group Opteven. This product provides dealers with protection against sudden and unforeseen mechanical and electrical issues discovered after purchasing a vehicle. The policy aims to protect dealers from thousands of pounds in unexpected repair costs, preserving their margins.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Stellantis and Factorial are joining forces to add solid-state batteries to the Dodge Charger Daytona. A prototype fleet will be built to test the batteries in real-world conditions. The automaker has also opened an upgraded wind tunnel in Michigan, which will help to improve EV aerodynamics. Solid-state batteries promise to revolutionize electric vehicles and Stellantis has announced they’ll be installed in the Dodge Charger Daytona by 2026.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Fledgling Chinese brand Zeekr has thrown another electric vehicle (EV) into the mix. The Zeekr Mix is an electric people mover with five seats, the front two of which can swivel 270 degrees to face those in the rear. We’ve contacted Zeekr Australia to confirm if it’ll come here to join the upcoming 009 , a larger, blockier electric people mover. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Lo has also worked at Lotus, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and General Motors. Between 2010 and 2021, he was the vice president of exterior design at Renault. Todd Willing has replaced Lo as the head of Ford design. Several months after it was revealed Ford’s design chief Anthony Lo was leaving the carmaker, it’s been revealed that he is moving to Chinese car brand BAIC Group Co and will serve as its chief design officer and vice president of global design.
AutoSuccessOnline
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Here is an excerpt from a conversation I’ve been hearing a lot lately: “How many cars did the average salesperson sell in 1994?” “10.” “How many cars did the average salesperson sell in 2004?” “10.” And how many cars does the average salesperson sell today?” “10.” The actual number of new car sales per salesperson per month was 9.2 in 2023. The point of this questioning is, despite all of the lessons learned and all the technology introduced, we are still asking ourselves, “How can I sell more w
Carscoops
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Morgan has introduced the new Plus Six Pinnacle, which is the model’s swan song. The limited edition roadster features a lightly revised exterior and a classy cabin with leather, wood trim, and sheepskin carpeting. An all-new flagship will arrive next year and apparently feature a modern design. It’s the end of an era as Morgan has announced plans to cease production of the Plus Six early next year.
Motor 1
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Farley had a Xiaomi SU7 imported from Shanghai, and he's been driving it for months. He loves it.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The brand’s new flagship recently embarked on an epic road trip through Switzerland. Porsche provided Bentley with eFuels manufactured at its pilot plant in Chile. This was the first media event of its kind powered by synthetic fuels. The new Bentley Continental GT Speed is the most powerful Bentley ever made, and despite having a thumping plug-in hybrid 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, it can run entirely on synthetic eFuels.
Motor Trader
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Motorpoint is to open its 21st retail store on the former CarStore site in Norwich. Set to open in mid-December, Motorpoint Norwich will strengthen the used car retailer’s presence in the East of England and follows the opening of its Ipswich store in May 2023. The new store will be able to accommodate over 220 nearly new and used cars. As part of Motorpoint’s multi-million-pound investment in the region, the new Norwich store will create 25 new jobs.
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