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Cyprus February 2025: Kia Sportage, Hyundai Kona dominate weak market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Hyundai Kona is up to #2 in Cyprus in February. Based on data by our local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT , the Cyprus new car market struggles in February at just 1,284 units, off -14.5% year-on-year. Keep in mind however that February 2024 was up 48.5% over the year prior. Kia (-3.7%) dominates the market head and shoulders with 22.5% share vs. 19% so far this year and this despite a year-on-year loss.

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Tesla Model Y getting even cheaper version – report

CarExpert

The Tesla Model Y is getting an even lower-cost version to help stave off Chinese competition. Reuters reports word from sources that this more affordable Model Y, codenamed E41, will be built on existing production lines at Tesla’s Shanghai plant. Mass production will reportedly begin in 2026. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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Pakistan February 2025: Sales up 24.5%

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ivic According to data by local association PAMA, sales of new locally produced light vehicles in Pakistan soar 24.5% year-on-year in February to 12,084. This means the year-to-date volume is up 43.75 to 29,094.Note not all manufacturers present in Pakistan are members of PAMA such as Kia, Changan and MG notably and therefore dont appear in these statistics.

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Driver wrecks car in desperate attempt to avoid toll road

CarExpert

A Volkswagen Golf driver made a poorly timed lane change while driving on a Brisbane motorway, and other motorists also ended up paying a price. Footage uploaded to Dash Cam Owners Australia on Facebook shows afternoon traffic driving eastbound on the M5 motorway, approaching the Legacy Way Tunnel. Just as the vehicles reach the divide between the toll road and the non-toll road towards Brisbanes CBD, the Golf driver begins to move their car from the right-hand lane to avoid driving into the tun

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Uruguay February 2025: BYD (+266%) up to 10% share

Best Selling Cars Blog

BYD is the third best-selling carmaker in Uruguay in February. 5,617 new light vehicles found a buyer in Uruguay in February, a very solid 16.7% year-on-year improvement. As it was the case for January, this is the largest February volume in at least a decade. This way, the year-to-date tally is up 10.4% to 9,768. Fiat (+75.7%) continues to vastly dominate the brands charts with 18.1% share vs. 19.4% so far this year.

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2025 Mitsubishi Triton cab-chassis and manual prices revealed ahead of launch

Drive.com

Australian pricing for cab-chassis and manual-transmission versions of the 2025 Mitsubishi Triton ute has leaked on an industry database ahead of local showroom arrivals in the coming months. New Zealand VRX model, similar to Australia’s GSR, shown. The latest-generation 2025 Mitsubishi Triton ute has moved one step closer to gaining additional body styles in Australia a year on from the launch of its dual-cab pick-up-focused line-up.

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New Caledonia (France) January-February 2025: Ford Ranger soars to #1 in market off -53.5%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Ford Ranger is the best-selling vehicle in New Caledonia so far in 2025. Due to continuing social unrest, the New Caledonian new light vehicle market implodes -53.5% year-on-year over the first two months of 2025 to just 475 units. Toyota (-71.8%) dominates the brands charts again albeit with a much weaker market share at 11.2% vs. 20.6% over the Full Year 2024.

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Thailand January 2025: Isuzu D-Max back in charge, BYD Sealion 7 lands at #6

Best Selling Cars Blog

The BYD Sealion 7 is an instant blockbuster in Thailand. 63,614 new light vehicles found a Thai home in January, compared to 29,966 in December. Toyota remains ultra dominant at 36.8% share, however this is markedly below its FY2024 level of 40.3%. Isuzu shows signs of recovery and climbs back up past Honda to 2nd place with 14.1% share. In fact, this is more due to weak results by Honda at 11.7% share vs. 14% over FY2024.

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Audi RS6 recalled

CarExpert

Audi Australia has recalled two examples of the RS6 after discovering the performance wagons passenger airbag may be damaged. On certain vehicles, the front passenger airbag may have been damaged in transit prior to installation in the vehicle, the carmaker said in its recall notice. In the event of an accident, the airbag not deploying as intended could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.

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Lynx Motors is bringing back Matech's wild Ford GT race car for the road

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In 2010, Swiss team Matech Competition launched an FIA GT1 racing version of the Ford GT supercar (the one from the 2005 and 2006 model years, that is). Now two companies are partnering to build a road-going version called the Lynx GT1. Texas-based Lynx Motors announced Thursday in a press release that it plans to sell 28 examples of the GT1, and.

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Victoria’s number plate theft hotspots revealed

CarExpert

Victoria Police has identified the state’s worst areas for number plate theft, with recent crime data revealing Casey as the hardest-hit area. With 1987 reports made to police in the 12 months to September 2024, Casey beat out other local government areas Hume (1408), Greater Dandenong (1374), Wyndham (1121), and Brimbank (1110) to the title of Victoria’s plate theft epicentre.

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I think you should buy an M4 CSL now

Machines with Souls

BMW M4 CSL values have dropped by nearly a third from the original MSRP. Could this rare M car suddenly be a good value? The post I think you should buy an M4 CSL now appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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2025 Mitsubishi Triton: Australian cab-chassis, Club Cab and manual pricing leaked

CarExpert

The Mitsubishi Triton lineup is soon to expand, with local pricing for the long-awaited cab/chassis, extended-cab and manual variants of the ute appearing online. Pricing data for the five cab/chassis grades and a single Club Cab (extended cab) Triton has been published on industry guide Redbook , taking the lineup to 13 variants. CarExpert has contacted Mitsubishi Australia to confirm if this pricing is accurate.

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Audi R8 Crashes Into Tree, Motorcyclist Wrecks Trying To Dodge Debris

Carscoops

Both Audi driver and motorcyclist crashed after misjudging speed on same left-hand curve. The impact with the tree ripped off one of the Audi R8 coupe’s doors and wheels. The biker may have been distracted by the crash and failed to swerve around the debris. Few things are better than a smooth, twisting road for car enthusiasts and motorcyclists alike – especially if you’re the sort of person who prefers an engine to do the talking.

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Electric vs Petrol Cars: How Maintenance Differs What to Expect

Car Examer

Electric vehicles require far less maintenance than petrol cars but they arent completely maintenance-free. Learn the key differences in servicing EVs vs petrol cars to plan your car care accordingly. Book inspection Fewer Fluids and Moving Parts (EV Benefits): One big reason electric vehicles (EVs) shine in maintenance is their simplicity. EVs dont need oil changes, timing belt replacements, or spark plug swaps.

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Tesla’s cheaper car to be a cut-down, stripped-back Model Y – report

Drive.com

The promised ‘more affordable’ model from Tesla may just be a slightly-smaller version of the Model Y SUV with fewer luxuries. Tesla is working on a cheaper, shrunken version of the Model Y planned to cost 20 per cent less to produce, a new overseas report claims. If accurate, it appears the first of Tesla’s “more affordable” vehicles will just be a revised Model Y , rather than a bespoke vehicle closer in size to a smaller MG 4 or BYD Atto 3.

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Someone Save This 1989 Nissan 300ZX IMSA Race Car

Motor 1

It didn't fetch a winning bid at auction, and now it's for sale again.

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BMW M3 driver loses licence after 197km/h blast

CarExpert

There are no public roads in Australia where you can legally drive at 197km/h, but a 70km/h zone seems an especially dumb place to try this. On Sunday, March 16, St George Highway Patrol officers were performing speed enforcement duties when they detected a BMW M3 travelling at 197km/h in a 70km/h signposted stretch of Captain Cook Drive in the south-east suburb of Woolooware.

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Don't Stare Directly at These Bright Green Jeeps

Motor 1

Mojito! is back on the table for 2025.

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Chery Omoda 5 facelift brings subtler look, Australian plans unclear

CarExpert

The Chery Omoda 5 has received a subtle facelift that has arguably made the small SUV, well, subtler. Revealed for markets such as Mexico and Russia, the updated Omoda C5 as it’s known in many markets, sans Chery badging features revised front-end styling. There’s still an exceptionally intricate grille, but Chery says it has a “thinner and more elegant three-dimensional pattern” It now has body-coloured square elements, ditching the chrome of the outgoing model.

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These Abandoned Ford Escort Cosworths Are Rotting Away in a Barn

Motor 1

Two of the iconic hot hatches were recently found. One allegedly has just 12,500 miles on it.

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2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD price and specs: New look for one of the torquiest models in Australia

Drive.com

The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD will look different thanks to blacked-out bumpers and extra exterior colour options. Chevrolets largest model in Australia, the full-sized Silverado 2500 HD , has been tweaked for 2025 with a new look. Now featuring blacked-out front and rear bumpers, as well as red recovery hooks and 20-inch gloss-black alloy wheels, the Silverado 2500 HD is aesthetically distinct from last year’s model.

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Used Car Hunter: fast and fun sports cars for £40,000

Auto Express

Our Car Hunter has 40,000 for a quick, fun sports car, but what to choose?

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Audi Australia considering cheaper 2025 Q6 e-tron electric car

Drive.com

The most affordable version of the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron electric vehicle could come to Australia priced closer to $100,000 before on-road costs. Audi Australia is exploring plans for a new, more affordable version of its Q6 e-tron electric SUV, slotting in below the $115,000 before on-road costs Q6 e-tron Performance. Speaking to local media at the launch of the Q6 e-tron , which will be available in Performance, quattro and SQ6 forms initially, Audi Australia product planner Peter Strudwicke sai

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Renault 5 Turbo 3E - pictures

Auto Express

Pictures of the new Renault 5 Turbo 3E

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Nissan X-Trail $5000 cashback offer extended

Drive.com

The X-Trail comes with cashback offers ranging from $4000 to $5000 across the entire model range. Nissan Australia has extended its offer of up to $5000 cashback on its best-selling model, the seven-seat Nissan X-Trail SUV , until 31 March 2025. Previously set to end at the end of February, the offer sees every X-Trail a rival to the Mitsubishi Outlander and Hyundai Tucson given at least $4000 cash back against its list price.

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Used Car Hunter: sports cars for £40,000 - pictures

Auto Express

Pictures of the best used sports cars we can find for under 40,000

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Indonesia February 2025: Denza shoots up

Best Selling Cars Blog

Denza is up to #13 brand for its first full month of sales. The Indonesian new wholesales market is back into positive territory in February at +2.2% to 72,295 but retail sales are off -0.6% to 69,872. Keep in mind February 2024 wholesales were down -18.7% on the year prior and retail sales down -16.3%, so we remain at historically low levels. Year-to-date, wholesales are down -4.3% to 134,227 and retail sales off -9.9% to 133,901.

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2027 Toyota Corolla: Everything We Know About The 13th Generation

Carscoops

The next Corolla is expected to land in 2026 with hatchback, sedan and wagon body styles. Powertrain options will likely include ICE, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and turbocharged engines. The 2027 GR Corolla might ditch its three-cylinder for a four-cylinder turbo with up to 400 hp. Once upon a time, the Toyota Corolla was simply the default answer to “What car should I buy if I don’t want to think too hard?

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Radical Renault 5 Turbo 3E is 'mini-supercar' with 533bhp

Autocar

Yellow, black and white livery clearly takes inspiration from 1980s Renault 5 rally cars Radical new hyper-hatch EV is a "dream come true" and Renaults most radical car ever The radical Renault 5 Turbo 3E will arrive in 2027 as the brand's most powerful and advanced road car ever, packed with 533bhp and Porsche 911 -baiting acceleration. This electric reincarnation of the 5 Turbo of 1980 also the number of examples that will be built is said by Renault to have created an entirely new segment: t

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Space Camper Turns Your Tesla Cybertruck Into A Tiny Mobile Home

Carscoops

Space Camper’s Cap transforms the Cybertruck into a van or camper from $6,385. The Cap increases interior height by 5 inches, offering 40 inches of total usable space. Optional extras include roof tents, wall storage, LED lighting, and even a shower kit. Love it or hate it, there’s no denying the Cybertruck has carved out its niche. It might split opinions even harder than its sharp angles and stainless steel skin, but that hasn’t stopped buyers from snapping them up, making it

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How making a stolen car insurance claim could jack up prices

Drive.com

Despite not being at fault if your vehicle is stolen, some drivers are paying the price when it comes to insurance. As Australian car owners grapple with protecting their vehicles amid a surge in thefts, some drivers are calling out insurers for increasing policy prices or denying policy coverage to victims altogether. Posting on the Stolen Cars Melbourne Facebook group, one user claimed their wifes insurance premium significantly increased after he added himself as a nominated driver having fi

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15-Year-Olds May Soon Drive Legally In Kentucky – Are They Too Young?

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Kentucky lawmakers are on the verge of allowing 15-year olds to get a driver’s license. Teenagers would need to be accompanied by a driving-qualified adult aged 21 or over. House Bill 15 was passed to the Senate this week and will be voted on next Tuesday. Modern safety and convenience tech can make driving feel like child’s play, which is exactly what it could soon be in Kentucky depending on how the state’s lawmakers vote next week.

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Geely ute coming to Australia ‘someday’

Drive.com

A ute is on the wish list for Australia’s newest Chinese brand, Geely and it could be a version of an electric pick-up one of its sister companies has already confirmed for local roads. Returned Chinese car maker Geely wants in on Australia’s love of utes but it may do so with a car-derived ‘lifestyle’ electric pick-up known as the Riddara , not a heavy-duty diesel 4×4.

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Which Stock Car Has The Best Sounding Cold Start?

Carscoops

Cold starts sound louder due to higher idle speeds and looser engine tolerances when cold. V8 and V12 engines often deliver the most aggressive, ear-pleasing cold start sounds. However, enthusiasts debate which factory exhaust offers the best cold start auditory experience. Mornings aren’t always kind, especially when they involve crawling out of bed and sliding behind the wheel for yet another soul-draining work commute.

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‘Single source of truth’ EV app only shows 20 per cent of chargers

Drive.com

A new, much-heralded EV charging app has launched, but it misses out on 80 per cent of the total number of sites available Australia-wide. With the number of electric vehicles on our roads growing, making sure you have the best EV charging app on your phone when you need to top up is an essential part of ownership. While sales of electric cars were down 43.8 per cent for the month of February and 36.6 per cent year-to-date led by a 71.9 per cent fall for Tesla, the number of used EVs sold incr

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Porsche, Lexus Crush Rivals In Service Rankings While Ram, VW, Hyundai Sink To Bottom

Carscoops

Porsche and Lexus topped J.D. Power’s 2025 Customer Service Index study. Subaru, Mini and Honda were ranked highest among mass market brands. Land Rover, Maserati, Genesis, Ram, VW and Hyundai all scored very badly. It doesn’t matter how great a car is to look at or drive, if the service experience sucks it can sour the whole experience.