Best Selling Cars Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The Skoda Fabia is the most popular vehicle in Slovakia in August. The Slovak new car market slips -5.1% year-on-year in August to 7,107 sales. This means the year-to-date volume is now up just 0.2% to 61,068. Strikingly, the Top 4 brands all fall faster than the market, Skoda (-7.8%) resists best and leads the way as usual with 19.1% share. Kia (-13.2%) advances to #2 and snaps the 4th place year-to-date in the process.

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Motor Authority

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Florida-based Apocalypse Manufacturing has released another 6-wheeled creation. This time it's a Land Rover Defender dubbed "World Ender." Apocalypse claims to be the first to build a 6x6 version of the current-generation Defender. The goal was to create a rival to the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6 that has become a high-value collectible since its.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The Dongfeng Fengon 500 breaks into the Macedonian Top 10 in August. According to our Eastern European partner CE Auto , new car sales in North Macedonia post another very strong month in August at +44.7% year-on-year to 502 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 40.9% to 5,024. This month the Skoda Scala (+266.7%) snaps the top spot, but stays stuck at #10 year-to-date vs. #6 over the Full Year 2023.

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Machines with Souls

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The McLaren F1 is the best supercar ever made – would you be disappointed with buying one for $20 million, with newer cars available? The post Would you be disappointed with a McLaren F1? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The Renault Master is #5 in Moldova in August. Data by our Central European partner CE Auto shows a Moldovan new car market up 21.1% year-on-year in August to 940 sales. This leads to a year-to-date volume up 16.8% to 6,264 units. The Dacia Duster (+426.7%) surges ahead and confirms it is by far the favourite vehicle in the country with a solid 8.4% share.

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Autocar

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The Cyberster isn’t the first electric MG sports car – if you include B-derived electromods It's rare to be introduced to a car as the one “we didn’t want to make”. Abingdon-based MG specialist Frontline resisted the idea of an electric restomod for a long time before customer demand reached a level that was simply too hard to resist. Yet the resulting BEE GT feels like the culmination of a life’s vision, its aesthetic, detailing, fit and finish all being sublime and the whole thing exuding a co

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The Xpeng G6 will wear a base price of just under $55,000 before on-road costs when it arrives here late in October 2024, undercutting a raft of rivals including the top-selling Tesla Model Y. The Chinese brand’s distributor, TrueEV, has announced not only pricing for the mid-sized electric SUV, but also Xpeng’s first retail location and a partnership with an established servicing provider.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The Hyundai Inster has been given the tick of approval to be sold in Australia, with three variants of the electric city car expected to go on sale locally next year. Unveiled in July and due in showrooms in early 2025, the Inster is Hyundai’s electric version of its petrol-powered Casper city car, which has never been sold in Australia. Government approval documents show Hyundai has got the nod to launch the Inster in both Standard and Long Range guise, as well as the more rugged ‘Cross’ varian

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

A new generation of the Audi Q3 is anticipated to debut in the coming months. This compact SUV will share its MQB Evo platform with the Cupra Terramar and VW Tiguan. Expect bolder styling, the latest technology in the cabin, and additional electrified options. Audi will forgo a facelift for the current Q3 and will instead debut an all-new third-generation model in the coming months.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Chinese carmaker BYD has reportedly recalled almost 100,000 examples of its Atto 3 and Dolphin electric vehicles (EVs) in its home market, over a steering fault that could potentially pose a fire risk. CnEVPost reports 96,714 examples of the BYD Yuan Plus (sold here as the Atto 3 ) and Dolphin have been recalled as their electric steering control units could catch fire, citing a recall notice published by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

A new study has highlighted the gulf between what new cars cost and what buyers expect to pay for them. Edmunds found that 48 percent of buyers wanted to spend less than $35k, but the average new car costs $48k. More than half of those surveyed said they would work more hours or get a second job to afford their next car. Car shoppers returning to dealerships for the first time since before the pandemic are getting a nasty shock.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

A Nissan Leaf has been engulfed in flames in a home-charging incident, and the Victorian Fire Investigation Unit has levelled the blame at one item. According to a Facebook post by Fire Rescue Victoria , firefighters were called last Tuesday to the scene of an electric vehicle (EV) fire in the Melbourne suburb of Glen Waverley. The Leaf and the 10x5m garage it was parked in were engulfed in flames, and two people and a dog had evacuated the property.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The Mustang build is based on an E92 BMW M3, not that you can tell by looking at it. Inside, you’ll find a blend of E92 components combined with vintage Mustang parts. It’s powered by an S65 4.0-liter V8 engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Viewed from afar, this car might seem like a well-maintained, nearly original Ford Mustang from the 1960s.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Less than three months after announcing it’ll pull Citroen from Australian showrooms by the end of the year, automotive importer Inchcape has confirmed the next brand it’s bringing to local shores – Deepal. The electric vehicle (EV) brand – owned by Chinese carmaking giant Changan – is launching in Australia during the fourth quarter of 2024 (October to December).

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

A Mazda6 owner claims to have suffered serious burns due to malfunctioning heated seats. Plaintiffs assert Mazda knows about the issue and say the value of their cars has decreased. The lawsuit accuses Mazda of fraudulent conduct for marketing heated seats despite known defects. We’re big fans of heated seats here at Carscoops. Few things are nicer than going for a drive on a cold day with your back and bottom feeling toasty warm.

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Drive.com

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

New technology is set to be trialled in known hoon areas around Botany Bay and Wollongong, with cameras able to detect and capture loud cars and motorcycles. UPDATE, Monday 30 September 2024: Noise-activated cameras are set to be erected in areas of Sydney and Wollongong after councils received the green light from the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) , Transport for NSW , and NSW Police.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Rising headlight thefts signal a shift in automotive crime toward dismantled vehicle parts. Thieves are capitalizing on high-value headlights, making them prime targets for quick profits. Vehicles are worth more to criminals dismantled than whole, due to the rising cost of parts. Car theft isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days when thieves made off with entire vehicles.

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Drive.com

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Being able to unlock and start your car with an Apple car key is closer than you might think. Here are the models that offer digital car keys in Australia. Just as tap-and-go technology revolutionised the payment space, digital car keys have arrived to reinvent the way drive. Digital car keys – which can allow you to unlock, lock and start your car – are nothing new, but thus far the technology has been reserved for brand-specific apps, or only accessible via a key fob or card.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

There’s a smorgasbord of electric vehicles for buyers to choose from in today’s market. A few standout models are vying for the title of best electric vehicle of the year. It’s your turn to play judge and crown the ultimate electric vehicle of 2024. No car is perfect, and electric vehicles are certainly far from claiming that title, but they’re better than ever before.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The occupants of a classic Jaguar XK120 are lucky to be alive after allegedly being hit head-on by a driver looking at their mobile phone. Footage widely circulated on social media shows the aftermath of a crash between the Jaguar and an Opel Insignia – sold here as the ZB Holden Commodore – with both cars suffering significant damage. In the video, one of the Jaguar’s occupants is bleeding from his head and accusing the driver of the Insignia of being on their phone prior to the crash. 100s of

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Autocar

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Cupra completes its model range with a big sibling to the Ateca Cupra describes its new car, the Cupra Terramar, as a sporty SUV with a bold and confident look and a new generation of hybrid engines. See the issue here? That could potentially describe a lot of new cars and, looking at it, it’s not immediately clear where it sits in Cupra’s range.The Cupra Ateca and Seat Ateca are getting pretty old now, and compared with stuff like the Kia Sportage, Peugeot 3008 and Renault Austral, it’s pretty

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Kia has finally done away with the dreary non-turbo engine in lower-grade Stonic models, as well as adding a few expected safety features to the range. WATCH: Paul’s video review of the 2021 Kia Stonic GT-Line Does that make this small SUV stack up better than before? Well, it costs more now (but doesn’t everything?) and there are still some kinks that could be ironed out… But in this review, you’ll learn if the mid-spec 2025 Kia Stonic Sport is the pick of the range, or if spending a coup

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

An Ohio trooper’s SUV rolled over during a high-speed chase after a deputy hit him. The trooper and his K9 partner were taken to the hospital but later cleared. Although the suspect initially escaped, law enforcement has positively identified him. Law enforcement officers are trained to expect dangerous situations. What they don’t anticipate is facing potentially serious injuries caused by their fellow officers.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

There’s no denying Mazda has transformed itself into an SUV company. The Japanese company sells eight different SUVs in Australia, and one may be forgiven for not completely following the brand’s naming strategy. There’s the CX-3 , CX-30 , CX-5 , CX-60 , CX-70 , CX-90 and now, the all-new CX-80 , which actually has more in common with the CX-60, than the CX-70 or CX-90 despite the naming structure.

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Drive.com

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The new model will debut Skoda’s new design language, and is set to take on the Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia EV3 and BYD Atto 3. Skoda has released a teaser images of the upcoming 2025 Skoda Elroq electric small SUV, ahead of a reveal later this week and Australian arrival in July 2025. The Elroq, which is the third fully electric model from the Czech carmaker (after the Enyaq and Citigo iV ), will be revealed in the early hours of Wednesday 2 October (Australian time), with the event in Pra

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

There’s no screaming V12 under the hood but instead, the original 3.0-liter six-cylinder. The paint finish is very similar to that found on the limited-run Reventon Roadster. Unfortunately, very few tasteful modifications have been made to the car’s cabin. Two and a half years ago, we stumbled upon a bizarre third-generation 1990 Toyota Supra , which had undergone a questionable transformation to mimic the iconic Lamborghini Reventon—one of Italy’s most limited and revere

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Drive.com

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Australian deliveries of the Deepal S07 – the latest electric SUV from the world’s largest car market – are due to begin later this year through the local distributor of Subaru and Peugeot cars. Deepal has been confirmed as the next Chinese car brand to launch in Australia, due in showrooms later this year with a competitor to the Tesla Model Y electric SUV.

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Auto Express

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Mike Rutherford takes a look at the cost of some new cars, and wonders how manufacturers come up with the excessive price tags

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Drive.com

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

New Chinese electric-car brand XPeng’s hotly-anticipated debut model will be cheaper than its Model Y rival – and slide in under $60,000 drive-away. 2025 XPeng G6 pricing and specifications Two models at launch, Performance AWD to follow Servicing through Ultra Tune locations Priced from $54,800 before on-road costs The 2025 XPeng G6 electric SUV will undercut the Tesla Model Y – priced from less than $60,000 – when customer deliveries commence in late October 2024.

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Motor 1

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

He spent 41 years at Mercedes, drawing more than a few iconic cars.

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Drive.com

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

An electric vehicle has been decimated by fire in Melbourne’s east, with fire crews warning about the dangers of not using official manufacturer charging equipment. Credit: Fire Rescue Victoria An electric car has caught fire in Melbourne – destroying the garage of the home where it was parked – with crews finding the blaze was sparked by an aftermarket charger.

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Motor 1

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

These numbers show the impact the Purosangue has had on Ferrari's sales and image.

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Drive.com

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The name of the most powerful Australian-built production car – the HSV GTSR W1 – will soon grace a new vehicle showroom of a different calibre. The successor to the McLaren P1 hypercar – and its legendary F1 forebear – will revive one of Australia’s most significant motoring nameplates. McLaren has confirmed the next model in what it calls the ‘1’ car lineage will be known as the W1, when it is unveiled this Sunday, 6 October 2024 at 1:00 pm BST (11:00 pm AEDT).

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Motor 1

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

It's called the Sasquatch Searcher, and you can't buy it. But you could win it.

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Drive.com

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Margot Robbie’s choice of family car is stylish, powerful and sustainably minded – just like the actress herself. As Margot Robbie prepares to welcome her first child with husband Tom Ackerley, it appears the busy star has at least one thing sorted: her future family car. RELATED: Prince William’s car confirms he’s cooler than other royals The Queensland-born actress and producer has been spotted attending multiple meetings around her home base of Los Angeles this month, with photographers

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

A Mazda 6 owner in the US has filed suit against the carmaker, claiming her vehicle’s heated seats were defective and caused her to suffer harm. Filed in the Superior Court of California of the County of San Francisco, Kristine Dyvad is suing Mazda for damages suffered – including serious burns and scarring – as a result of the allegedly defective heated seats.

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Drive.com

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Hyundai is hurriedly preparing a successor to the popular Palisade. Here’s what we think it’ll look like. A successor to the current first-generation Hyundai Palisade large SUV is just around the corner and is expected for a local showroom arrival in 2025. But, like its smaller Santa Fe sibling, will look vastly different to the current model and is due to adopt hybrid engine technology.

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