Motor Authority
JULY 1, 2024
2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron goes on sale in November for about $15,000 less than the Porsche Macan EV Audi's PPE architecture has more efficient and powerful motors than other SUV E-Trons SQ6 E-Tron benefits from an available air suspension with adaptive dampers An underground parking garage below the cobblestone streets of San Sebastian, Spain’s.
AutoDealer Today
JULY 1, 2024
Mazda hybrid wins the highest honor while a redesigned BMW gets the second-highest. A BMW SUV got the next-highest award.
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Motor Authority
JULY 1, 2024
The Toyota Supra enters the 2025 model year without the base 2.0-liter turbo-4 offered in previous years, and as a result has a much steeper starting price. Due at dealerships in the fall, the 2025 Supra comes standard with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 and carries a starting price of $57,345, including a $1,095 destination charge. That price.
AutoDealer Today
JULY 1, 2024
This free eBook highlights the reasons why competitors are gaining market share and how a focus on customer experience can help your fixed ops department win back customers for life.
Motor Authority
JULY 1, 2024
JLR has issued a recall spanning six of its SUV lines, though only certain examples from the 2024 model year. The cause is an oil filter housing that may crack and leak oil at high pressure into the engine bay, increasing the risk of a fire. The leaking oil could also become a hazard for other road users if gets onto the road surface. The affected.
AutoDealer Today
JULY 1, 2024
Facing economic hurdles and increased costs, dealerships need to safeguard profits. Discover how advanced tech can streamline operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and boost profitability in today’s challenging automotive market.
Motor Authority
JULY 1, 2024
Mercedes-Benz AMG's George Russell drove to victory on Sunday at the Austrian Grand Prix, which served as round 11 of the 2024 Formula 1 season. Russell started the race in third and looked to finish there, until a clash between leaders Lando Norris of McLaren and Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing in the closing stages opened up the path for.
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Motor Authority
JULY 1, 2024
From the same people who brought us electric racing series Formula E and Extreme E, comes the new series Extreme H. It's billed as the world's first hydrogen racing series, and will replace the four-year-old Extreme E series when the inaugural season kicks off next year. Like Extreme E, Extreme H is an off-road racing series where teams compete.
Autocar
JULY 1, 2024
Rapid rise in mass is driven by electrification, popularity of SUVs and disappearance of lightweight small cars The average weight of a new car has increased by nearly 400kg over the past seven years, according to Autocar data. Analysis of weight figures from Autocar road tests shows that between 2016 and 2023 – approximately one model cycle – the mean average kerb weight of new cars rose from 1553kg to 1947kg.
Carscoops
JULY 1, 2024
Japan is proposing to build a 310+ mile conveyor belt to deliver cargo between Tokyo and Osaka. The belt would run in tunnels and above ground, and could deliver as much cargo as 25,000 truck drivers daily. Japan’s declining population is one reason the country is predicting a 36 percent shortfall in truck drivers by 2030. Many logistics companies around the world have high hopes for fully driverless trucks that will be able to operate around the clock without needing to sleep or take toil
Autocar
JULY 1, 2024
Issues range from screens going black and steering-wheel buttons not responding to cars not charging Volvo is working to fix a number of serious software issues with the EX30 that has, Autocar has been told, resulted in some owners handing their cars back. These issues, owners say, range from screens going black and steering-wheel buttons not responding to cars not charging and even emergency braking systems randomly activating.
Carscoops
JULY 1, 2024
Tesla Cybertruck filmed lying in the verge upside down after a crash. Truck appears to have crossed out of its lane at high speed, struck a bank and flipped upside down. The EV has appeared in numerous videos showing it can withstand attacks from bullets, saws and hammers. “Other trucks look badass, Cybertruck actually is,” wrote Tesla boss Elon Musk on X today.
AutoDealer Today
JULY 1, 2024
Newly acquired companies add RV, power-sports offerings, follow a third purchase APCO made in May.
Autocar
JULY 1, 2024
Petrol hatchback enters its fourth generation and promises driver fun at a competitive price With all the hubbub around the new electric Mini Cooper, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that there is still a normal, petrol-powered one that’s being built in Oxford as before.At a glance, you will struggle to tell it apart from the electric Mini Cooper E and Mini Cooper SE, even though underneath they're completely different cars.While the EVs sit on a brand-new, electric-only platform, the petrol
Crest Nissan
JULY 1, 2024
New Nissan Inventory Nissan's new lineup includes high-powered sports cars like the GT-R, family-friendly SUVs like the Pathfinder and Rogue, and practical sedans like the Versa and Sentra. This year's lineup is filled with features that make driving in 2024 a pleasure. Enhanced driver-assist features, fun technology, and efficient yet powerful performance are all integral to Nissan's design philosophy.
Autocar
JULY 1, 2024
Semiconductor shortages resulted in changes in production Cars with mismatching equipment levels and spec sheets delivered during the pandemic are hitting dealers Covid may have struck four years ago but car dealers and buyers are being warned of a worrying side effect: cars registered at the time whose equipment level didn’t match their official specification and are now entering the used car market, often undetected and incorrectly priced.
Auto Blog
JULY 1, 2024
Filed under: Green , Tesla Continue reading Tesla running out of excuses for its prolonged sales slump Tesla running out of excuses for its prolonged sales slump originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 1 Jul 2024 08:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JULY 1, 2024
Ferrari has introduced two new extended warranties for their plug-in hybrids. Customers who opt-in will receive a free battery during their 8th and 16 th year of ownership. Ferrari didn’t mention pricing, but previous reports have suggested the plans would cost around $7,500 annually. Plug-in hybrids promise to offer the best of both worlds, but they have a battery pack that can costs tens of thousands of dollars to replace.
Motor Trader
JULY 1, 2024
Consumers want the next government to focus on restimulating the private market for electric vehicles. That’s the key finding of a General Election survey from the National Franchised Dealers Association. The survey received 51 responses from various franchised dealership groups across the UK, collectively representing over 300 sites. “Through NFDA’s General Election survey and manifesto, dealerships have clearly communicated their priorities to the next government.
Carscoops
JULY 1, 2024
BMW is developing the fifth-generation X5 alongside the new fully-electric iX5. The new models adopt styling cues from the Vision Neue Klasse X concept. Both versions of the luxury SUV are expected to launch in 2026. BMW might be close to unveiling the production versions of the 3-Series and X3 Vision Neue Klasse concepts, but other new models are also on the horizon.
CarExpert
JULY 1, 2024
A sheepish motorist in the US has blamed Tesla’s so-called Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system after grinding to a halt on a set of train tracks. The Tesla – which appears to be a Model Y – was spotted stranded on a railway line in California, which prompted the Woodland Police Department to make a public safety announcement on social media.
Autocar
JULY 1, 2024
The new MG HS will be revealed at next week's Goodwood Festival of Speed Flagship SUV to have improved fuel economy and plug-in hybrid electric-only range in second generation MG has given its HS a “sophisticated” overhaul, with more interior space and a class-leading electric-only range from its plug-in hybrid powertrain, in a bid to boost sales of its UK best-seller.
CarExpert
JULY 1, 2024
Ford is in the process of developing a US$30,000 (~A$45,000) electric vehicle (EV), and CEO Jim Farley expects it to hit US showrooms by 2027. Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival last Friday, Mr Farley hinted that Ford’s new affordable EV will be a smaller car rather than a large SUV or pickup. With a base price of US$30,000, it’ll undercut the Tesla Model 3 which opens at US$33,990 (A$51,152) in the US market.
Carscoops
JULY 1, 2024
MG announced that the second-generation HS will debut at Goodwood FOS. The compact SUV appears to be closely related to China’s Roewe RX5. The MG HS is expected to be available in petrol, PHEV, and EV versions. MG is ready to unveil a new HS at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The SAIC-owned brand published a video teaser, showing the sharp lines of the upcoming SUV.
AutoDealer Today
JULY 1, 2024
All dealer customers could be back on DMS by Thursday at the latest, company says
CarExpert
JULY 1, 2024
After going off sale three years ago, Jeep’s most powerful V8s sold in Australia have returned. Except there’s one major catch, they don’t come with a car. Mopar, the performance division of Jeep and Dodge, has released the 6.2-litre supercharged and 6.4-litre naturally-aspirated Hemi V8s from its previous-generation Grand Cherokees in Australia. However, they’ll only be available as crate engines, as the rest of the brand’s local lineup has moved back to four- and six-cylinder powerplants, in a
Carscoops
JULY 1, 2024
Ford will have a profitable $30k EV ready in about 2.5 years, CNBC reports. CEO Jim Farley says Americans need to fall back in love with smaller cars to help the transition to electric power. Farley also said Ford had to make profitable EVs within five years or risk being battered by the Chinese. Ford CEO Jim Farley claims the automaker will launch a $30k EV by the start of 2027, and make of profit on it.
CarExpert
JULY 1, 2024
The iconic Holden Torana could be making a comeback of sorts, as long as you don’t call it by its well-known name. Queensland businessman and racer Andrew South is planning to bring back the Holden LX Torana – the last of the nameplate with V8 power – by making use of Australia’s low-volume manufacturing laws. Mr South, through his Drive South venture, wants to revive the Torana with a bespoke aluminium chassis and composite bodywork, utilising more modern materials than the Holden hatch’s origi
Carscoops
JULY 1, 2024
Dodge is putting the final touches on the new Charger Daytona. Electric Charger offers impressive power (up to 670 hp) in R/T and Scat Pack trims. Inline-six engine option (420-550 hp) available for fans of combustion. While many remain unconvinced by Dodge’s decision to sell the next-generation Charger as an EV or with an inline-six, rather than a V8, the carmaker is powering ahead with the development, and a lovely two-door prototype was recently filmed up close by a YouTuber.
CarExpert
JULY 1, 2024
SPONSORED Well before it dropped in Australia, the all-new Renault Megane E-Tech had already been lauded by colleagues in the UK and Europe as a cut above its rivals. After spending just over a week living with it in the hustle and bustle of Sydney, it’s easy to see why this diminutive (by proportions) EV has already earned plenty of applause and nods of praise from the punters.
Carscoops
JULY 1, 2024
Porsche offers five special Chromaflair colors, including one known as Explosive Gold. The interior of this 911 Turbo S rocks plush leather in three different colors. Inspiration for the car’s design was taken from a special 959 built in the late 1980s. Porsche’s Paint to Sample program offers one of the most comprehensive color palettes of any carmaker, but for some customers, it’s not enough.
Motor Trader
JULY 1, 2024
Anderson Clark Motor Repairs has been sold to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) formed by its 14 employees. The Inverness-based, £2m-turnover repairer has been in business for 28 years. It is currently owned by the Graham & Sheila Clark’s family who will remain involved as part of the transition to employee ownership. The new leadership team will comprise managing director designate, Neil Johnstone, company secretary Katie Fraser and workshop manager Alan Reid.
Carscoops
JULY 1, 2024
Automakers and their financial partners face a challenging future as the off-lease vehicle pool shrinks. In 2021, new-car leasing rates fell from one in three to one in six, reducing the number of buyers as leases end. Certified pre-owned cars will also see a reduction in supply as fewer lessees turn in vehicles to dealers. After years of pandemic-inflicted troubles for the automotive industry, the new car market finally seems to be stabilizing, with dealer inventories rising and some semblance
AutoSuccessOnline
JULY 1, 2024
In this AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight, Brian Ankney hosts Tim Whalen from Voss Auto Network and Greg Uland from Reynolds to discuss the challenges and solutions for technician turnover in car dealerships. Technician turnover is a widespread issue, not unique to dealerships, with an annual rate of around 45-50%. Tim shares Voss Auto Network’s successful strategy of developing their own technicians instead of hiring externally.
Carscoops
JULY 1, 2024
The Italian supercar could be converted to rear-wheel drive and may get a stick shift. A previous owner has adorned the car in a fiberglass bodykit mimicking the Aventador SV. Tavarish recently took a look at the car at Copart’s Florida lot. Copart is selling a matte black Lamborghini Aventador out of its location in Orlando, Florida, and it could soon end up in the garage of famous YouTuber Tavarish.
Autocar
JULY 1, 2024
Issues range from screens going black and steering-wheel buttons not responding to cars not charging The Volvo EX30 has been taken off sale while the Swedish brand scrambles to fix serious software issues that has resulted in some owners handing their cars back. These issues, owners have told Autocar, range from screens going black and steering-wheel buttons not responding to cars not charging and even emergency braking systems randomly activating.
Carscoops
JULY 1, 2024
The Oakland Police Department is trying to discourage people from taking part in sideshows. Authorities reminded drivers that their vehicles could be towed and seized for up to 30 days. The move comes after a series of violent and dangerous sideshows in the past few months. Police in Oakland, California are trying to discourage drivers from participating in sideshows by reminding them of the consequences.
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