CarExpert
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Cupra Australia , like most of the Volkswagen Group, is launching a bevy of new models in 2025. These will include a mix of all-new nameplates as well as updated versions of existing models, which will see the Spanish brand’s expand to seven distinct model lines, up from the current four. Here’s everything we know – note timings are subject to change. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Max Verstappen was named the 2024 F1 Drivers' Champion after the Las Vegas Grand Prix McLaren still leads the Constructors' Championship with two races left this season George Russell led a one-two finish for Mercedes-Benz AMG in Las Vegas Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen secured his fourth-straight Formula 1 World Championship title following.
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Carscoops
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
We just spent a full day diving into the depths of the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show , and now it’s your turn. Join us as we guide you through the coolest cars, trucks, and SUVs we encountered across both halls of the LA Convention Center. From crowd-pleasing daily drivers to outrageous high-end exotics—and even one hypercar that demands all the work from its driver—we’ve rounded up the best of what this year’s show had to offer.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is Australia’s most popular mid-size SUV, but not necessarily the best. Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety Next steps 2024 Toyota RAV4 Edge The Toyota RAV4 is a household name in Australia. Known for its no-nonsense practicality, frugal running costs, and efficient hybrid powertrain, the medium-sized SUV is now in its fifth generation and
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
General Motors is looking to apply technology from adaptive dampers to springs for future suspension systems, a recently surfaced patent filing indicates. GM was a pioneer of magnetorheological dampers, which use a magnetic fluid to quickly alter damper firmness. In a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Volkswagen’s mid-size electric SUV is due to be overhauled in Europe – alongside its small ID.3 hatch – not long after the current version arrives in Australia. New generations of the Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.3 electric cars are due in Europe sometime in 2026 – with redesigned bodywork and new technology – a company executive has reportedly confirmed.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
An SUV could become Australia’s most popular new car for the first time ever this year, but Toyota concedes the final sales result is going to be close. The Toyota RAV4 has topped the sales chart in five of the 10 months for which VFACTS data is available in 2024, and it’s currently the second best selling model year-to-date, behind only the Ford Ranger ute.
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AutoSuccessOnline
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
E-commerce is the future for auto dealers. A 2023 McKinsey survey found that a third of buyers want to purchase their next vehicle online, citing “speed” and “simplicity” as major factors. Yet, making online retail into a reality has remained a challenge for auto dealers. In 2022, online car sales accounted for just 2% of total sales. While that number is expected to grow to as high as 40% in the next five years, dealers continue to struggle with creating the quick and seamless experience that c
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
When Jeep ended production of the Cherokee in 2023, it left one of the most significant SUV segments in the world. It’s now planning to get back into the action. Automotive News reports confirmation from Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa at the Los Angeles motor show that a Cherokee replacement is due in 2025. The report appears to suggest the Cherokee replacement may be a hybrid and not a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).
Machines with Souls
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
BMW M8 values have plummeted, and the winner is you and I. Just how cheaply can we get a 617-horsepower M car? The post Would you date a BMW M8? appeared first on Machines With Souls.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Volkswagen is set to make updates to a large portion of its model range within the next year and change, with its ID. family of electric vehicles (EVs) and the Polo hatch in line to benefit. Speaking to UK publication Autocar , Volkswagen’s research and development boss, Kai Grünitz, said the ID. models would all receive “huge improvements” in 2026, claiming the design of the EVs would be “going back to where we came from”.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
F1 GTR, P1 GTR, Senna GTR. Who ya' got?
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
James and Sean are joined by marketplace journalist Josh Nevett, who recently returned from a trip driving the BYD Shark 6 pickup. James tells us what it’s like to play James Bond for a day driving the new V12-powered Aston Martin Vanquish ; Sean tells us why he likes the Nissan Qashqai e-Power hybrid; and the guys run you through the cheapest manual cars you can buy in Australia.
Auto Express
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
After being caught in the Spanish floods, Mike Rutherford thinks the UK could benefit from regular extreme weather mobile phone alerts
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Porsche -owned tuning house Manthey-Racing has unveiled what could be the hottest warranty-backed 911 GT3 RS yet, complete with enough downforce to exceed some dual-cab utes’ payload capacity. If you haven’t heard of Manthey-Racing, it is to Porsche what AMG is to Mercedes or M is to BMW, even if its performance upgrades are technically made after the car is already built rather than as it rolls down the production line.
Auto Express
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Renault’s Symbioz shows that you don’t need to splash the cash to look good - It’s our Deal of the Day for 24th November
Autoleadstar
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
As Artificial Intelligence continues its rapid rise, many people harbor a genuine fear that smart tech solutions will make them redundant. This conversation has taken over many headlines and become the center of every stage, particularly in the automotive sector. It’s true that AI is gaining traction in various industries by offering unprecedented efficiency and personalized experiences.
Auto Express
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
The newest of Renaults SUVs offers a lot for not a lot of cash.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
A YouTuber is building a “CyberRoadster” coupe from an accident-damaged Tesla sedan. The doors are the only body panels left from the donor car, a black Model 3 Performance. Originally scheduled for a 2020 launch, the real Tesla Roadster is now delayed until 2025 or 2026. We’re now four years past the original scheduled launch date for the Tesla Roadster and there’s no sign of it making a debut until 2025 at the earliest.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Rear-wheel-drive cars are considered by many to be the most fun. Here's our list of the best If you’re looking for a car with exciting driving dynamics, maximum engagement and energetic handling, one with rear-wheel drive (RWD) may be your first choice. In RWD cars, the front wheels are responsible for steering, while the rear wheels propel the car forward.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
German reliability testing of late-model electric vehicles (EVs) has revealed the Tesla Model 3 is the country’s worst performer, with a significant number of such models failing their first inspection after three years on the road. Once a car being used on German roads turns three years old, the country’s Technischer Überwachungsverein – abbreviated to TÜV and translated to Technical Inspection Association – carries out a general inspection every 24 months to certify its roadworthin
Autocar
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Design chief says he plans to introduce larger touchscreens but won't follow the trend of dashboard-wide displays The "right size" is the most important thing for an interior touchscreen, rather than making it as big as it can possibly be. That’s according to Hyundai design chief SangYup Lee, who confirmed that a next-generation touchscreen was in development and would be bigger than the dual 12in displays the brand currently fits in models such as the new Ioniq 9, the launch of which Lee was sp
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
PROS ›› Comfort refinement, long WLTP range, roomy, looks less boring than sedan CONS ›› Other EVs look more exciting, many are more fun to drive, fiddly minor controls VW’s ID electric portfolio started with just one car, the ID.3 launched back in 2020. Four years later, there’s an entire family of ID models ranging from crossovers and retro minivans to this, the ID.7, all based on the same MEB platform.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Japanese coachbuilder Mitsuoka has announced pricing for its latest bespoke model, a wannabe muscle car built atop a bog standard Honda Civic. The company famous for other uniquely American-styled models like the Chevrolet Corvette-inspired Rock Star (based on the Mazda MX-5 ) and Blazer-esque Buddy (based on the Toyota RAV4 ) first rolled out the new M55 as a concept in 2023.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Lexus is celebrating their 35th anniversary this year and we’re asking you, our readers, which vehicles are your favorite. There’s no shortage of options as the company has offered everything from coupes and convertibles to sedans and SUVs. Lexus is celebrating their 35th anniversary this year, but you’d be hard pressed to tell by the lack of special editions and excitement.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
LDV may have just launched an updated version of its Ford Ranger-rivalling T60 ute, but now it has a larger, more boldly styled ute waiting in the wings that it’s currently testing locally. Government approval documents first reported by CarExpert earlier this month uncovered the turbo-diesel Terron 9 and its electric eTerron 9 sibling, with LDV’s website confirming at the time the latter ute was due during the first quarter of 2025 (January to March).
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
The Subaru Crosstrek is a popular car. Really, take a look around US roadways and you’ll see them across the nation. That’s not too surprising considering that, in 2023, it was the brand’s best-selling model, even beating the Outback. Now, we’ve just spent a week in one and came away with a full review on it. Before we took it out to become one of the thousands in a Crosstrek, we asked you what you wanted to know about it.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
After years of rumours, it finally looks to be official: A new Toyota Celica is coming, and reports suggest it will use petrol not electric power. Illustration by Theottle. The return of the legendary Toyota Celica name has reportedly been confirmed by a senior Toyota executive, weeks after a fresh trademark for the name was applied. Plans for a new Celica have long been rumoured by the Japanese press, and Toyota executives have frequently dropped hints the model will return after an 18-year abs
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
The Scout Traveler SUV and Terra pickup mix retro charm with modern electrification. Production for both rugged EV models is officially planned to begin in 2027. Enthusiasts have shared renderings of possible colors and retro-themed design liveries. It’s still too soon to call whether Volkswagen’s ambitious resurrection of the Scout brand will succeed, but the buzz around its new Traveler SUV and Terra pickup suggests the gamble has already piqued interest.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
The race to bring solid-state batteries to market is heating up, with Honda preparing a production line it hopes will be working within months. Honda is hopeful it will be able to double the driving range of its electric cars in the coming years, thanks to the introduction of solid-state batteries. This week, Honda unveiled a demonstration production line for solid-state batteries, with manufacturing said to begin in January 2025 to verify the process and the batteries themselves.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
The European Union is reportedly considering forcing Chinese firms to hand over intellectual property in exchange for subsidies. Nothing has been set in stone, but the demand could be part of a battery development program that is slated to be launched next month. The idea could dissuade Chinese companies from seeking incentives, but it would likely anger Beijing.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Raising your car insurance excess can mean a lower premium, but is it worth it? We explore the consequences. Image: iStock/Nataliya Dmytrenko As car insurance costs continue to rise, an increasing number of Australians are raising their excesses to lower their insurance premiums – and experts say it’s not a terrible idea. “More customers are now opting for higher excess amounts, which helps reduce their upfront premium costs,” a spokesperson for the Insurance Council of Austral
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
BMW has begun production of the replacement for today’s iX3 electric SUV, but only in limited volumes of test vehicles. The first examples of the Neue Klasse-based BMW iX3 replacement are now being made in the brand’s Debrecen, Hungary factory, with the carmaker calling these SUVs “near-series vehicles”. They’re being produced to ensure the factory’s logistics processes and manufacturing equipment and the operations performed by employees can run smoothly with what is an entirely new platf
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
The Cyberster roadster and MG 4 hatch are set to be followed into showrooms by a wave of new battery-powered MGs, including near-$100,000 luxury cars. MG is preparing to double its electric-car line-up in 2025 with four new models – three of which will be new names to showrooms – including six-figure luxury cars pitched at high-end brands. The MG 4 was Australia’s top-selling electric vehicle last month after significant discounts cutting up to $10,000 off the price , while the brand has also la
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
The Chrysler brand shut up shop in Australia (again) in 2021, and survives elsewhere with just a people mover. It’ll soon get another product, though… but it’ll be another people mover. Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell told Green Car Reports the Pacifica people mover, which is currently offered with petrol or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) power, will be joined by a new electric people mover also called Pacifica.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
The Dutch driver has taken the 2024 Formula One drivers’ title – his fourth in a row – to cement his place as one of the sport’s all-time greats. Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen has won the 2024 Formula One World Drivers’ Championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix despite his nearest title rival Lando Norris snatching a bonus point on the last lap.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Polestar Cars Australia will continue its product expansion in 2025-26 with the Porsche Taycan -rivalling Polestar 5 , the company’s local boss has confirmed. Speaking with CarExpert , Polestar Cars Australia managing director Scott Maynard said order books for the Polestar 5 will open in the latter stages of 2025. “We’ll see [Polestar] 5 start of sale in quarter four of 2025,” Mr Maynard said. “There’s a chance we might get deliveries into the back part of ne
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