Motor Authority
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The Ford Expedition has been overhauled for 2025 Ford's largest SUV has been given a new look and a rugged Tremor model Ordering starts in late October, deliveries start in the spring, pricing hasn't been announced The Ford Expedition has been overhauled for the 2025 model year, receiving a new look inside and out, plus the availability of a.
Best Selling Cars Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The Tesla Model Y is the best-selling vehicle in the Netherlands in September. 31,235 new cars found a buyer in the Netherlands in September, a solid 5.1% year-on-year lift. The year-to-date tally remains in negative however at -2.8% to 278,529. BEVs are the most popular propulsion type thanks to 12,461 sales and 39.9% share, edging past HEVs at 12,270 and 39.3%.
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Motor Authority
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Two top NASCAR teams including one backed by NBA superstar Michael Jordan are unhappy with the racing series' current operations and have decided to sue both the series and CEO Jim France. The teams 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports on Wednesday issued a joint statement announcing the lawsuit, in which they complained about.
Best Selling Cars Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2024
3,626 sales of the ë-C3 couldn’t help Citroen, down -29.9% 5th straight month of year-on-year losses for the French new car market at a steep -11.1% year-on-year in September to 139,004, keeping in mind September 2023 benefited of a sales resurgence due to the newfound availability of semi conductors. This is however -20.3% below the 174,459 units registered in pre-pandemic September 2019.
Motor Authority
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Toyota was due to start production of a three-row electric SUV at a plant in Kentucky in 2025 but has pushed the date back to 2026, Nikkei reported on Thursday. According to the Japanese news outlet, the decision to delay the vehicle is in part due to changes to the design. Nikkei also reported that Toyota has canceled plans to start building new.
Best Selling Cars Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The Ford Everest is up to #4 in Australia in September. The Australian new vehicle market seems to have peaked out, with sales off -9.8% year-on-year in September to 99,881 units. The year-to-date tally remains at record levels for now at an all-time high 935,946, up 4.1%. Forecasters however don’t count on a new record over the Full Year 2024 as sales are expected to slow down over the course of the next few months.
Motor Authority
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Cruise was fined $1.5 million by the NHTSA for failing to disclose details of a 2023 robotaxi crash Cruise must meet quarterly with the NHTSA, for a minimum two years, to provide updates on its robotaxi program Cruise hasn't said when its robotaxi service will be running again General Motors-backed self-driving technology company Cruise has been.
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Motor Authority
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Owners of electric vehicles in North America can look forward to a new DC fast-charging network, one backed by eight major automakers. The network will be run by the new company Ionna which was established in 2023 by seven automakers: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis. Toyota joined Ionna as an eighth member.
Best Selling Cars Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The Peugeot 208 is now #1 year-to-date in Argentina. It’s a fantastic month for new light vehicle sales in Argentina: up 29.3% year-on-year in September to 41,018. However due to a drab first half, the year-to-date volume remains in negative territory at -11.7% to 294,550. Toyota (+43.2%) and Volkswagen (+58.7%) both beat the market to end the month atop the carmaker charts with 19.4% and 18.9% share respectively.
Motor Authority
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Cruise was fined $1.5 million by the NHTSA for failing to disclose details of a 2023 robotaxi crash Cruise must meet quarterly with the NHTSA, for a minimum two years, to provide updates on its robotaxi program Cruise hasn't said when its robotaxi service will be running again General Motors-backed self-driving technology company Cruise has been.
Autocar
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The Renault 5 is back as a modern recreation of a small car legend – this time, with electric power It’s been almost four years since Renault boss Luca de Meo outlined his 'Renaulution' plan to lift the brand's desirability (and profitability) with a range of new models reimagining some of its much-loved icons from the past.At the heart of it all was a stunning remake of the Renault 5.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The first EV that Toyota will build at its Kentucky plant will be a three-row SUV. Toyota has told suppliers it is tweaking the design of the new model, currently known as the bZ5x. Subaru and Lexus-branded versions of Toyota’s new electric SUV are reportedly in development. Plans for Toyota’s North American EV producing have reportedly hit a delay, with the automaker now aiming for mid-2026 instead of 2025.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to grow in Australia, but at nowhere near the pace of growth as hybrids and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). Data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries’ Zero & Low Emission Vehicles Report for the third quarter of 2024 shows 38,014 EVs have been sold this year to the end of the September. This number excludes Tesla and Polestar as these brands stopped reporting their sales to the FCAI earlier this year, so what data included in this report for t
Carscoops
OCTOBER 3, 2024
General Motors secured a 9.5% share of the US electric vehicle market in Q3. The group sold 32,095 electric vehicles in Q3 2023, a significant year-over-year increase. Cadillac delivered 7,224 Lyriq EVs in Q3, trailing only the Escalade in sales. General Motors (GM) has reported a substantial year-over-year increase in its electric vehicle ( EV ) sales through the third quarter of 2023, although its overall deliveries have declined compared to the previous year.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Cadillac is coming to Australia and it has rivals from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz square in its sights. Its first model is the Lyriq electric SUV, priced from $117,000 before on-road costs. Orders have opened today on the Lyriq, an electric BMW iX rival with which the American luxury brand is launching in Australia. Customer deliveries are expected to start late in 2024 or early in 2025. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The Subaru Chiffon Try is a ruggedized kei car for Japan featuring unique off-road design elements. It’s a ruggedized model that features plastic body cladding, roof rails, and orange interior accents. Pricing starts at the equivalent of $11,336 and buyers will find a 51 hp three-cylinder engine. The Daihatsu-based Subaru Chiffon has been around for nearly a decade, but it’s now embracing the off-road trend.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Peugeot has finally revealed an all-electric version of its adventurously styled 408 ‘coupe SUV’, two years after the reveal of the standard car. According to the French carmaker, the Peugeot E-408 “completes” its electric vehicle (EV) lineup. In Europe, it now offers 12 electric passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs).
Carscoops
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Citroen will launch a new show car in Paris, alongside the updated C4 and C4 X. The concept is described as an “illustration of a future model in a major segment” All signs hint at a new generation of the Citroen C5 Aircross, expected in 2025. Citroen detailed its product lineup for the Paris Auto Show 2024 with a little surprise – a new concept that will evolve into a production offering.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 3, 2024
You can now use your electric Mercedes-Benz’s infotainment system to search and pay for charging instead of having to rely on your smartphone. The German carmaker has taken its partnership with electric vehicle (EV) charging network Chargefox further as it “fully integrates” its charging services through the Mercedes me Charge service.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The Tesla Cybertruck has been recalled over an issue that could have caused the rearview camera display to appear blank for up to 8 seconds. That’s longer than the 2 second requirement, which is required by law. Tesla quickly addressed the issue with an over-the-air update, which was sent out in September. The Cybertruck’s rough launch continues as the electric pickup has been recalled for the fifth time in less than a year.
Automotive Addicts
OCTOBER 3, 2024
As the automotive world accelerates toward electrification, Toyota’s recent decision to delay its U.S. electric vehicle (EV) production to 2026 has raised questions about the future of its EV strategy. Initially slated to begin production in late 2025 at its Kentucky plant, Toyota has now postponed this timeline, citing design adjustments and slowing EV sales.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Manhart’s upgrade boosts the XM’s power to 888 hp and features eye-catching styling. The SUV can be equipped with an Akrapovic exhaust or a bespoke stainless steel system. A set of 24-inch wheels is also available, wrapped in tires as wide as those on a Lambo Aventador. The BMW XM is one of the most garish and controversial cars launched by the German automaker in recent memory.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 3, 2024
There’s a flurry of carmakers coming to Australia’s crowded new car market, and almost all of them are Chinese brands with unfamiliar names and innocuously styled vehicles. And then there’s Cadillac. After coming maddeningly close to entering our market in 2009 – its launch was cancelled just weeks before its CTS sedan was set to go on sale – American luxury brand Cadillac is coming to Australia.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The Chevrolet Camaro outsold the Alfa Romeo Giulia 444 to 428 units in Q3 2024. This is surprising because the Camaro has been out of production since January 2024. Stellantis sales dropped 17 percent in 2024, while Alfa Romeo’s deliveries fell by 29 percent. So far this year, from January through September, Stellantis ‘ sales have dropped by about 17 percent compared to the same period in 2023.
Autocar
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The tech in BMW’s electric models has been engineered to put you in charge. That’s why, for BMW iX driver Simon, range isn’t a worry For drivers thinking about making the switch and going electric, it’s often range anxiety – worrying about how far an electric car can go, and whether it will run out of charge before you get there – that is one of the early concerns.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Genesis has introduced the GV80 Black and GV80 Coupe Black models in Korea. Both SUV models feature a dark design with black accents inside and out. It’s unclear if the GV80 Black models will be available in markets outside Korea. Over the years, we’ve lost count of how many automakers have introduced “Black Editions” of their models.
Autocar
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Skoda's new Elroq EVz is priced to compete with Chinese rivals Czech company’s sales and marketing chief warns China will just set up shop in Europe Any tariffs on Chinese electric cars will have “no effect” in slowing their march into the European market, Skoda ’s sales and marketing chief has warned. The EU will today vote to make the temporary tariffs on Chinese manufacturers – including BYD , Chery (owner of Omoda and Jaecoo ), Geely (owner of Lotus , Polestar , Smart and Volvo ) and SAIC
Carscoops
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Rolls-Royce plans to retire its combustion models after the 2031 model year, focusing on EVs. The luxury brand is sticking to battery-electric vehicles, with no plans for hybrid powertrains. 75-80% of early Rolls-Royce Spectre customers are opting for significant vehicle customizations. Rolls-Royce isn’t pursuing hybrid powertrains, and while it plans to transition to an all-electric lineup by 2030, it remains open to alternative options, if that’s what its customers prefer.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Much has been said of hybrids surging in popularity as electric vehicle (EV) growth cools, but plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) have been enjoying their moment, too. From January to the end of September 2024, PHEV sales are up 120.5 per cent on the same period last year. That saw their growth outpace hybrids (up 87 per cent) and EVs (up 6.6 per cent). This growth comes from a low base, however, and total PHEV sales of 15,546 pale in comparison to EVs (70,094) and hybrids (129,895). 100s of new car deals
Carscoops
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The 2025 Hyundai i20 N has launched in Australia with minor styling tweaks. Performance remains unchanged, with the turbo 1.6-liter engine churning out 201hp. The only hot hatch rival left for the Hyundai i20 N is the VW Polo GTI. The Hyundai i20 N may have been discontinued in Europe alongside the i30 N, but the subcompact hot hatch continues to thrive in Australia.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Think the Mercedes-AMG One’s last Nürburgring run was impressive? It’s now gone even quicker around the notorious Nordschleife. When Maro Engel piloted the One in 2022 , he set a new production car record of six minutes and 35.183 seconds around the 20.832km track – but it was obvious damp patches held the GT3 ace back from going all-in. That’s now changed, with Engel taking advantage of clearer September conditions to raise the bar, setting a new record of six minutes and 29.090 seconds, some s
Carscoops
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Sales of the Honda Pilot increased by 62% in September, while Passport dropped by 43%. Most nameplates lost ground in September, but their year-to-date sales figures are solid. The CR-V compact SUV remains the best-selling Honda, with 298,164 sales so far in 2024. The Honda Pilot is having a strong year in the US, with sales up 25 percent from January through September.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Tesla has announced it’s started to remove complimentary Spotify subscriptions from its own monthly subscription service in a number of major markets, including Australia. Model Ys and Model 3s delivered from October 1, 2024 no longer include a Spotify Premium account as part of Tesla’s $9.99 per month Premium Connectivity subscription. For Tesla owners who took delivery of their vehicle before October 1, 2024, the complimentary Spotify Premium subscription will continue to be includ
Carscoops
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Jeep sales fell by 6 percent in Q3 and are down 8 percent year-to-date. Gladiator deliveries dropped 35 percent and demand for the Wrangler shrank by 14 percent. The brand’s standout performer was the Compass, whose sales mushroomed 71 percent in Q3. Is Jeep giving away gold bars to anyone who buys a Compass ? Because a 71 percent sales spike in the last quarter of a market that’s down overall for an SUV that dates back to 2016 certainly raised some eyebrows around here.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Potential buyers of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) currently have until April 2025 to make a purchase if they want to take advantage of the federal government’s fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption scheme, but industry experts are calling for the program to be extended. The FBT exemption is currently available for both PHEVs and electric vehicles (EVs) priced under $91,387 – the Luxury Car Tax threshold – which are purchased through novated leases.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Dr. Penelope Horlick gave her car to Jagjiwan Jhally for repairs after she struck a pothole. The mechanic repeatedly delayed fixing the car and even claimed Horlick owed her storage fees. Jhally dumped the car’s stripped-out shell at the owner’s home after she took the case to court. When your car needs repairs, most will put their trust in a mechanic to repair it and get it back on the road.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 3, 2024
New South Wales Police has launched Operation Labour Day, targeting dangerous driving this long weekend with double demerits coming into effect from midnight tonight. From 12:01am Friday, October 4 to 11:59pm Monday, October 7, motorists with a New South Wales or Australian Capital Territory licence will be subject to double demerits on certain driving offences – and police have warned they’ll be out in force to enforce penalties.
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