Motor Authority
JANUARY 3, 2025
Modern LED headlights have a problem: They're bright, compact, and energy-efficient, but they don't generate as much heat as HID or halogen lights. That means they're more likely to accumulate a coating of snow, ice, or moisture that can disrupt illumination. Rivian appears to be working on a solution. In a patent application filed with the United.
Carscoops
JANUARY 3, 2025
Cadillac sales were up last year thanks to strong demand for the Escalade and Lyriq. The CT4 and CT5 experienced double digit declines as the luxury sedan segment was hit hard. The Optiq and Vistiq will be arriving at dealerships shortly, helping to energize sales. Lincoln isn’t the only one celebrating as Cadillac had its best year since 2016.
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Motor Authority
JANUARY 3, 2025
Heated windshields are a fairly common feature, but Genesis is testing new hardware it claims can defrost windshields faster while using less energy. Instead of the embedded wires used in current heated windshields' Genesis version relies on 20 layers of transparent metal coating, which can conduct current supplied by a 48-volt electrical system.
Motor Trader
JANUARY 3, 2025
Buyers searching online for used cars remained active in the month of December with online traffic outperforming season norms, reported MOTORS. Traditionally, the pre-Christmas period is a slow period but significant activity in the final quarter of 2024 has led to MOTORS reporting its highest ever volume of December online traffic. Lucy Tugby, marketing director of MOTORS, said: December is always a challenging time for dealers selling used cars.
Autocar
JANUARY 3, 2025
Overall car sales did rise last year but were heavily propped up by fleets sparking industry worry The number of new cars bought by UK private buyers last year was fewer than in 2020, when the country was in the midst of the Covid pandemic. Around746,000 cars were sold to private buyers in 2024, some 1000 fewer than five years ago,when car buyingwas temporarily halted by lockdowns.It was also down 8.7% on 2023.
Carscoops
JANUARY 3, 2025
The Toyota Corolla will reportedly enter a new generation in 2026, with a PHEV option. Under the hood, we expect to find a new 1.5-liter engine in different states of electrification. The Tesla Model Y is expected to be the best-selling car in the world in 2024, but historic nameplates such as the VW Golf and the Toyota Corolla remain quite popular in various markets.
Motor Authority
JANUARY 3, 2025
Trademarks for the Nissan Xtrerra name are being renewed, hinting at a possible return of the rugged SUV. Nissan filed trademark renewal applications for "Xterra" and "Nissan Xterra" in the U.S. Dec. 23, 2024. Both trademarks apply to "motor vehicles, namely automobiles, sport utility vehicles, and structural parts thereof." Trademark filings can.
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Auto Remarketing
JANUARY 3, 2025
The number of vehicles recalled in 2024 dropped significantly but unrepaired recalls still represent a major issue on American roads, according to the latest analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data from BizzyCar. The recall management platforms 2024 Recall Report found 27.7 million vehicles were affected by recalls issued last year, a decrease of almost 18% from the 33.6 million vehicles recalled in 2023.
Machines with Souls
JANUARY 3, 2025
My 2025 car bull market list includes some cars you may have forgotten, some rare, and some mainstream. But all of them could rise in value. The post Five cars that could rise in value in 2025 (and a few that won’t) appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Motor 1
JANUARY 3, 2025
The pony car tumbled 9.5 percent in 2024, falling way behind the Mach-E.
Carscoops
JANUARY 3, 2025
Lincoln’s sales rose 28% last year, reaching a total of 104,823 units. The strong showing was propelled by the new Aviator and Nautilus. Ford’s luxury brand reported its highest retail sales in 17 years. Lincoln sales have been in the gutter the past few years, but they’ve gotten a lot of help from a surprising source: China. However, we’re not talking Chinese sales but rather an import.
Motor 1
JANUARY 3, 2025
Hindenburg Research says the company's sharp turnaround since 2022 isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Carscoops
JANUARY 3, 2025
Japanese tuner RE Amemiya will show an RX-7-based model at the Tokyo Auto Salon. The model is inspired by Mazda’s own concept cars and will be street-legal. The modernized RX-7 will be fitted with a three-rotor rotary engine producing 350 hp. Mazda has officially confirmed that the Iconic SP concept will evolve into a production model hinting at a successor to the RX-7 and RX-8 model lines.
Motor 1
JANUARY 3, 2025
Sales of some of the most affordable cars in America saw huge gains last year.
Carscoops
JANUARY 3, 2025
The new generation of the Audi Q7 and its sportier SQ7 sibling are set to debut this year. The redesigned exterior features a split headlight setup with slim LED daytime running lights. Underpinned by the new Premium Platform Combustion, it will offer versatile powertrain options. Next week, it will be exactly 10 years since the second-generation Audi Q7 was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Motor 1
JANUARY 3, 2025
While total US manual Supra sales last year amounted to about 1/6th the number of cars Toyota sells in a day, it's not nothing.
Carscoops
JANUARY 3, 2025
The Kia smashed through hospital doors, shattering glass and barreling down a hallway. Ambulances were diverted for hours while staff scrambled to set up alternate entrances. A security guard sustained minor injuries after leaping aside to avoid the speeding car. A white Kia Forte made an unforgettable (and completely uninvited) entrance into Inspira Health Center Bridgeton in Bridgeton, New Jersey, late Tuesday evening, kicking off 2025 with a bang—literally.
Canadian Auto Dealer
JANUARY 3, 2025
Depending on which dealer you talk to and the brand or multiple brands they retail, there is reason for optimism or concern for vehicle sales in Canada this year, according to some people interviewed by Canadian auto dealer. While new car sales improved in 2024 by 15 per cent from 2023, profit margins dropped in some cases significantly, based on the brand.
Carscoops
JANUARY 3, 2025
The car’s thumping 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 could deliver upwards of 600 hp. One of the prototypes in this clip may have an optional four-cylinder PHEV. Mercedes will reveal the new CLE 63 Coupe later this year. Mercedes-AMG is working on a new CLE 63 Coupe, and unlike the C63 and its controversial 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid, the new coupe will rock a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8.
Auto Express
JANUARY 3, 2025
New quadricycle is heading to UK, with a 93-mile range and expected 15,000 price
Carscoops
JANUARY 3, 2025
This Porsche 917K boasts a legendary racing pedigree and a notable movie appearance. It was previously owned by celebrities, including Steve McQueen and Jerry Seinfeld. The racing model will be auctioned at Mecum’s Kissimmee event on January 18th. Every Porsche has a certain mystique, but when it comes to the rare ones, the allure skyrockets. Add a dash of racing pedigree, a splash of celebrity ownership, and a starring role in a Hollywood film, and you’ve got yourself a car that pra
Auto Express
JANUARY 3, 2025
Just one-in-ten private buyers opted for an EV in 2024, with total private new car sales falling to lower levels than those seen during the 2020 pandemic
Carscoops
JANUARY 3, 2025
The 2025 GMC Terrain is now offered in one trim, the Elevation, replacing the SLT. Compared to 2024, the updated model has a better interior with larger display screens. Every 2025 Terrain features a 1.5-liter turbo engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission. As much as we’d love to report that new car prices might finally take a breather in 2025, GMC has already thrown a wrench into that dream with the first price hike of the year, courtesy of the refreshed 2025 GMC Terrain.
Auto Express
JANUARY 3, 2025
The MINI Aceman and Alfa Romeo Junior are aiming to make a splash in the compact electric SUV segment, but have they got what it takes?
Carscoops
JANUARY 3, 2025
The brand’s auto arm sold more than 135,000 SU7s last year. Xiaomi is adding an electric SUV next to the SU7. In just three and a half years, Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has gone from consumer electronics to building one of the most hyped electric sedans on the market. The company now has grand ambitions, targeting a sales boost by more than two-fold and the recent launch of its first SUV is an important piece in its strategic plan.
CarExpert
JANUARY 3, 2025
How fast things move in the new car market. When I last drove a Hyundai Palisade late in 2022, I was thoroughly enamoured with this boldly styled, smartly packaged SUV. Two years later, its still worth recommending, but its lustre has dulled somewhat. Thats not because Hyundai has made any negative changes to its flagship SUV, but rather because it has compelling in-house competition in the (boxy) shape of the new Santa Fe.
Carscoops
JANUARY 3, 2025
Volkswagen dealers are finally getting parts to fix the ID.4 and resume sales. ID.4 production is slated to restart in the coming weeks and the automaker is promising lease deals. Volkswagen sales jumped 15.2% last year, thanks in part to strong demand for the Atlas and Jetta. Door handle problems have plagued the Volkswagen ID.4 , sparking recalls, a production halt, and a stop sale order.
Drive.com
JANUARY 3, 2025
You may have heard of car brands sharing platforms, engines, technologies and even whole models with different badges but the latest Mazda and Toyota tie-up involves a colour. Toyota has unveiled a new model with a hero colour that will be familiar to customers who shop around before their next vehicle purchase. The Toyota Corolla Cross small SUV is now available in the US in Soul Red Crystal, the multi-layer ‘hero’ colour of Mazda’s cars for almost a decade.
Carscoops
JANUARY 3, 2025
WRC legend Sebastian Loeb is piloting one of the three synthetic-fueled Dacias. This year’s Dakar Rally includes 5,145 timed kilometers (3,196 miles) of racing across 12 stages. The Dacia team claimed a 1-2 victory at October’s Rallye du Maroc event in Morocco. Three Dacia Sandriders have been prepped for the 2025 Dakar Rally that kicked off on Friday, and even though this is the brand’s first bid for an outright victory at the world’s most grueling rally, it hopes that i
Drive.com
JANUARY 3, 2025
There have been many highs and many lows in the automotive world this year, so these are the highlights from the Drive team. With another year relegated to the annals of automotive history, there have been a number of highs and lows over the last 12 months. And Drive has been at the forefront of it all as the biggest automotive publisher in Australia with multiple streams of content across various media.
Carscoops
JANUARY 3, 2025
Hindenburg Research accuses Carvana of hiding $800 million in loans linked to a related party. Investigators allege it inflated its income using lax underwriting and questionable accounting. Carvana’s stock surged 284% in 2024, reversing its near-bankruptcy status two years ago. Just two years ago, Carvana was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, its survival hanging by a thread.
Drive.com
JANUARY 3, 2025
The facelifted 2025 Tesla Model Y electric SUV has been spied testing in Europe ahead of its expected reveal in the coming weeks. New spy images of the facelifted 2025 Tesla Model Y electric SUV have emerged out of Europe ahead of its formal unveiling expected in the coming weeks. The images reveal the design changes coming to the Model Y in clearer detail than before, confirming it will receive a new split headlight design to further differentiate the Tesla SUV from the Model 3 sedan it is base
Carscoops
JANUARY 3, 2025
The UK government is still deciding what powertrains will be legal between 2030 and 2035. After a five-year transition period, only zero-emission new cars will be available from 2035. Electric Vehicles UK believes allowing traditional hybrids would be a “big backwards move.” A prominent electric vehicle industry group in the UK is pushing for the government to ban traditional hybrid cars alongside more conventional petrol and diesel vehicles which are already facing the chopping bloc
Drive.com
JANUARY 3, 2025
Stone chips are almost inevitable when driving on Australian roads. We talk to the professionals on how to fix and prevent stone chips. Photo: IStock/eyfoto There’s nothing more frustrating than finding those tiny chips in the paint on the front of your new car. RELATED: How much does it cost to wrap a car? You can always avoid roads with loose surfaces, but sometimes, even small stones can make their way onto major roads, only to be flicked up by other cars.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 3, 2025
Pobodys nerfect, a my moms coffee cup like to remind me every morning as a kid. Weve all made mistakes at work. However, not many of us have made errors that could kill someone under certain circumstances. Kia issued a recall for 22,883 Kia EV9 SUVs from the 2024 and 2025 model years due to missing seat mounting Read more.
Car Examer
JANUARY 3, 2025
Heres everything you need to know about Uber Boat-Hailing is this exciting initiative. Ubers launch of a boat-hailing service on Dal Lake blends modern convenience with local culture, giving tourists and locals a new way to experience this stunning destination. Imagine gliding across the serene waters of Kashmirs Dal Lake , surrounded by snow-capped mountains, vibrant houseboats, and floating gardens.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 3, 2025
Anyone who has ever asked a stranger in a coffee shop to watch their laptop knows unattended tech makes an enticing target for thieves. Waymo got yet another reminder of this fact this week after a man in downtown LA attempted to take over one of its driverless cars. Read more.
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