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2026 Audi Q9 full-size SUV spied for first time

Motor Authority

Audi looks to be finally preparing a rival to the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. A prototype for an Audi full-size SUV, which may be called a Q9, has been spotted for the first time. Rumors of a potential Q9 have circulated for years and Audi has already filed trademarks for the Q9 name. More recently, Audi Australia executive Jeff Mannering.

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South Africa Full Year 2023: Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger lead stable market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Hilux celebrates 11 consecutive year in the South African pole position. Discover 50 years of South African Historical Data here. 532,098 new vehicles hit South African roads in 2022, a tiny 0.5% year-on-year increase and despite H2 sales in negative. Exports surge 12.7% to 396,290, the best result since 2019. The manufacturers order has Toyota (+8%) in firm command with 26.8% share, more than double the #2, the VW Group (-3.5%) at 12.7% of the market.

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2027 Porsche Cayenne EV spy shots

Motor Authority

Porsche confirmed last year that its next Cayenne will be electric, and now we have fresh photos of what's thought to be a test mule. The vehicle may look like one of the many prototypes for the electric Macan due for a reveal later this month, but there are a number of clues that point to it being a test mule for the electric fourth-generation.

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Mexico Full Year 2023: Nissan Versa reclaims lead in market up 24.4%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Nissan Versa has been #1 in Mexico for 7 of the past 8 years. Discover 70 years worth of Mexican Historical Data here. The Mexican new light vehicle market soars 24.4% year-on-year in 2023 to 1,361,477 units. We are now above the pre-pandemic level of 2019 (1,317,937 sales) and 2023 marks the largest annual volume since 2018 (1,421,608). Challenged by Chevrolet last year , Nissan (+42.7%) reclaims its firm grip on the market and sees its share augment by more than two percentage points fro

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Genesis X Snow Speedium hints at cold-weather EV performance

Motor Authority

Freezing temperatures are notorious for sapping a battery's range or slowing its charging time, but Genesis with its latest concept is hinting that future owners of its electric vehicles shouldn't worry. The company last week teased a new version of its X series of concepts, the first of which dates back to the original Genesis X coupe concept.

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Germany Private Sales Full Year 2023: Tesla Model Y and VW T-Roc top market off -1.7%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Tesla Model Y is the favourite of private car buyers in Germany. Discover over 90 years worth of German Historical data here. Private sales account for 32.9% of the German market in 2023 at 935,876 units, compared to 35.9% and 951,837 (-1.7%). The Tesla Model Y leads the way with a 58.6% Private Sales Ratio (PSR), only 765 sales above the VW T-Roc at 38% PSR.

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Czinger confirms Hyper GT for production

Motor Authority

Czinger's Hyper GT concept, a 1,250-hp four-seater shown in 2022, will be built, the company's CEO has revealed. In an interview with Top Gear published last week, Czinger CEO and founder Kevin Czinger said the Hyper GT is going into production, and that it is one of six vehicles the company wants to launch by the end of the decade. Czinger didn't.

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STLA Large EV platform set for 8 cars, supports gas engines

Motor Authority

Stellantis plans four highly modular platforms to underpin electric vehicles across its diverse range of brands, including many to be sold in the U.S. The platforms include the STLA Small, STLA Medium, STLA Large, and STLA Frame, and are designed with commonality and updatability of parts in mind, specifically when it comes to the battery and.

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I fell out of love with the Audi RS 6 Avant

Machines with Souls

Online dating. Yes, that’s what this Audi RS 6 Avant reminded me of. Meeting someone in person for the first time after a digital introduction is a nerve racking experience. “Am I going to present as good in person as I did online?” And, will they? And so it is with cars. I’ve had a… The post I fell out of love with the Audi RS 6 Avant appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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2026 Audi Q9, 2024 Acura ZDX: Today's Car News

Motor Authority

Audi's biggest SUV is the midsize Q7, which measures close to 200 inches long. However, the automaker has been spotted testing a full-size offering that's expected to launch next year wearing a Q9 badge. Acura's first electric vehicle, the 2024 ZDX, has been priced. The midsize SUV is now the most expensive model in the Acura lineup, and it's also.

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Why Ford CEO Jim Farley is bullish on 2024 — and why racing is key to selling 'passion' cars

Auto Blog

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Motorsports , Plants/Manufacturing , Ford Continue reading Why Ford CEO Jim Farley is bullish on 2024 — and why racing is key to selling 'passion' cars Why Ford CEO Jim Farley is bullish on 2024 — and why racing is key to selling 'passion' cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ford CEO: V-8-powered Mustang not going anywhere

Motor Authority

The V-8-powered Ford Mustang won't be heading to the glue factory anytime soon, Ford CEO Jim Farley declared in a recently published interview with Motor1. The rival Chevrolet Camaro goes on hiatus after the 2024 model year, while the current Dodge Challenger is set to be replaced with a new model without a V-8 option. The last examples of both.

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Fisker Alaska electric pick-up truck confirmed for Europe

Autocar

The Fisker Alaska will go on sale in 2025 with a sub-£40,000 price Electric load-hauler to launch in 2025 with a price equivalent to £36,546 and 230-340 miles of range The new Fisker Alaska electric pick-up truck will be exported and sold in Europe, following the 2023 arrival of its Fisker Ocean SUV sibling. Confirming the decision to Autocar at CES in Las Vegas, company boss Henrik Fisker emphasised the model's exclusivity, saying: “It's not going to be in huge volumes.

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2024 Acura ZDX EV is brand's most expensive vehicle

Motor Authority

The 2024 Acura ZDX, the brand's first electric vehicle, is ready for reservation and carries a starting price of $64,500, excluding destination. The price makes the ZDX the most expensive model in the Acura lineup. Next down the line is the MDX which starts at just over $50,000. The ZDX is also $7,305 more expensive than the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, a.

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Hyundai Unfazed By EV Sales Dip, Accelerates Electrification Plans

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Hyundai has no concerns about the slight slow down in demand for electric vehicles and is forging ahead with its ambitious electrification goals. According to senior vice president of product planning and mobility strategy for Hyundai Motor North America, Olabisi Boyle, the Korean brand isn’t worried about sales fluctuations and understands the significance of the journey to electrification.

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Used Subaru Impreza Turbo 1994-2004 review

Autocar

The 'car of the decade' remains astonishing value, with rally-inspired handling and dinner plate-sized foglights There have been so many derivatives of this infamous Japanese saloon over the years, but when it first came to the UK in 1994, it was simply called the Subaru Impreza 2000 Turbo.There had already been a more powerful version in Japan for two years called the Impreza WRX (the letters standing for World Rally Experimental) and sportier derivatives badged STi (Subaru Tecnica Internationa

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Shaping the Future of Auto Retail

AutoDealer Today

New NADA Chairman Gary Gilchrist plans to help dealers navigate today’s industry challenges to pave the way for the future.

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Should I buy an electric car?

Autocar

Our guide covers the reliability, safety, range and cost of EVs Thinking of plunging into EV ownership for your next car? Our complete guide helps you make the right decision If you’re looking to buy an electric car , it might feel like you’re entering uncharted waters, but the experience needn't be so taxing. Sure, it takes a lot of consideration to invest in new technology, particularly if it’s unfamiliar to you.

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Electric car chargers ‘flawed’ and faulty – ex-Tritium employees

CarExpert

Electric vehicle owners who have recently visited a public charging station and seen ‘faulted’ or ‘out of service’ notice on one, if not all of the chargers, are likely to have come across a Tritium charging unit. The Brisbane-based company was once one of Australia’s biggest success stories, as the manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers deployed all over the world and used by brands such as Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, ChargeFox, and many others.

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Radical new Renault Clio hybrid to keep costs down

Autocar

The new Clio is set to be sold with an evolved version of the hybrid E-Tech powertrain Accessibility to remain key as long-running small car enters its sixth generation The Renault Clio is poised to return for a sixth generation alongside a new Captur crossover – as well as the electric 4 and 5 – as part of a renewed assault on the critical B-segment market in Europe.

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Unlike The Cybertruck, Fisker’s Electric Alaska Pickup Is Coming To Europe

Carscoops

Fisker has confirmed that it plans to export its upcoming all-electric pickup, the Alaska. This means that, unlike the Tesla Cybertruck, the truck will be available for sale in Europe. However, the automaker intends to produce a limited number of them, which could make it challenging for Europeans to acquire one. The Alaska is one of the vehicles presented at Fisker’s Product Vision Day last year, alongside a compact crossover, the Pear, and a high-performance grand tourer, the Ronin.

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Google adds AI to Android Auto to reduce driver distraction

Autocar

Google is hoping its latest update means less time looking at a screen Next software update will enable drivers to communicate with other people more quickly and easily Google has announced that it's bringing artificial intelligence (AI) to Android Auto in order to reduce the amount of time drivers spend looking at screens. The new functionality is expected to be rolled out later this year, with Google’s announcement placing particular emphasis on reducing distractions for drivers.

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Morgan Stanley warns EV momentum is 'stalling' — and lists 7 reasons Tesla should be worried

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Electric Continue reading Morgan Stanley warns EV momentum is 'stalling' — and lists 7 reasons Tesla should be worried Morgan Stanley warns EV momentum is 'stalling' — and lists 7 reasons Tesla should be worried originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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KeyTrak, TrueSpot Unlock the Power of Key, Vehicle Management

AutoDealer Today

Companies say dealerships will know not only who checked out the keys but where they are.

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Australia-bound electric Jeep hits 0-100km/h in 3.5 seconds

Drive.com

Details of the first global battery-electric Jeep have been announced in the US ahead of its arrival in Australian showrooms in 2024. The Jeep Wagoneer S SUV will go on sale in the US in the second quarter of 2024 packing 447kW and a 0-96km/h time of 3.5 seconds. The first global electric Jeep is also the first built on the STLA electric platform, with the company confirming the timing of the Wagoneer S with a social media teaser and press statement.

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Hennessey’s Demon 1700 Wants To Crush Hypercars With 1,700 HP Engine Swap

Carscoops

The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is a historic muscle car, thanks in part to its 1,025 hp (764 kW) supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine. Now, Hennessey is inaugurating an all-new program and using the Demon 170 as its launching pad. The finished product will be a Demon 1700 with some 1,700 horsepower (1,267 kW) at the press of one’s right foot. However, there’s a catch – this power won’t come from a modified version of the Demon 170’s stock engine but from a brand-new

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vAuto Launches Strategy-Driven Acquisition Tool

AutoDealer Today

Enhancement to ProfitTime GPS, Global Search platform simplifies vehicle acquisition,

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Rebooted Audi Q7 due in 2026 with bold new look

Autocar

The new Q7 will be one of the last combustion-powered cars Audi launches Seven-seat SUV heads into its third generation with an overhauled cockpit and long-range plug-in hybrids Audi has started on-road tests of a new, third-generation version of its three-row Q7 SUV. Set for UK dealerships in early 2026, the SUV will be one of the last combustion-powered cars Audi launches.

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2025 Buick Enclave SUV Takes A Bite Out Of Wildcat Design

Carscoops

While Enclave sales were red-hot in 2023, helping Buick achieve a remarkable 61 percent growth over the previous year, the company still sees the importance of updating the model. Today, the company announced that the next generation of its premium three-row SUV will be unveiled very soon and shared early sketches of the model’s upcoming design. “2024 promises even bigger things for Buick, spearheaded by the launch of the next-generation Enclave, our stunning flagship SUV inspired by

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EU car registrations see first decline for 17 months

Motor Trader

EU new car registrations rose 13.9% to 10.5 million units. In December 2023, the EU car market experienced a 3.3% decline, recording 867,052 units in sales. This drop can be attributed to the high baseline performance in December 2022. December also marked the first month of contraction after 16 consecutive months of growth, according to.

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Ford Happy To Be Last Brand On Earth Selling An Affordable V8 Sport Car

Carscoops

Ford plans to keep the V8’s revving under the hood of its Mustang, no matter what the rest of the industry does. That’s because the engine enables the brand, and the sports car, to go racing around the world and makes it compelling to enthusiasts, according to CEO, Jim Farley. Speaking at an event in Charlotte, North Carolina, celebrating the launch of Ford’s 2024 racing season , Farley told journalists the 5.0-liter V8 is central to the Mustang’s success on the racetrack

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Alfa Romeo Tonale 2024 long-term test

Autocar

Compact SUV with PHEV tech and design flair makes its exit. Did it do Alfa proud? Why we’re running it: To see how well Alfa’s new PHEV small SUV balances rationality and emotion Month 4 - Month 3 - Month 2 - Month 1 - Specs Compact SUV with PHEV tech and design flair makes its exit. Did it do Alfa proud? - 17 January 2024 My more juvenile car friends continue to call our outgoing long-termer the toenail - and yes, its name doesn't translate brilliantly into English - but having spent a goo

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EPA Sends Latest Emissions Cuts Proposal To White House

Carscoops

The White House has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal for broad emissions cuts for new cars and trucks through 2032. The proposal was sent to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and is being reviewed after more than 250,000 public comments were filed about it. In April last year, the EPA proposed requiring a 56% reduction in projected fleet average emissions over 2026MY requirements.

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Why are electric cars so expensive to insure?

Drive.com

Buying an EV certainly saves you money on fuel costs, while helping to save the planet, but why do you get slugged extra when taking out car insurance? From an environmental perspective, buying an electric car is a no-brainer as the world weans itself off fossil fuels like petroleum and diesel in the push towards net zero. Unfortunately, it’s not so straightforward from an economic perspective, which is why it’s important to crunch the numbers when deciding if it’s time to park

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Infiniti Vision Qe Concept To Make Global Auto Show Debut In Canada, Preview Upcoming EV

Carscoops

Infiniti introduced the Vision Qe concept last fall and now they’ve announced plans to stage its global auto show debut in Canada. Set to appear at the 2024 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, the concept previews the brand’s first electric vehicle. It’s possible we could learn more about it as Nissan’s global head of design, Alfonso Albaisa, will be hosting a walkaround.

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2024 Lexus LC500 Convertible review

Drive.com

It’s not every day that you get handed keys to a car that makes you want to jump out of bed every morning. The car I’m referring to is a handsome-looking soft-top convertible that packs a naturally aspirated V8. Here’s my verdict on the Lexus LC500 convertiable after living with it over my summer break. 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 Le

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2026 Audi Q9 Gears Up For Jumbo-SUV Battle With BMW X7, Mercedes GLS

Carscoops

Audi has almost every SUV base covered, except one. Its lineup tops out with the Q7, a three-row family off-roader that squares up to the BMW X5 and Mercedes GLE. But both of those rival firms have even bigger SUVs to satisfy space-hungry American and Chinese buyers in the X7 and GLS, and so Audi has finally responded with the Q9. Compared with the Q7, the Q9 will offer even more space, and a greater emphasis on luxury, just as customers will expect when they’re potentially spending $90-10

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