Motor Authority
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Lamborghini says market isn't ready for electric supercars Lamborghini says key challenge for electric supercars is delivering differentiation and emotion Lamborghini isn't opposed to electric propulsion and plans first EV for 2028 Lamborghini R&D chief Rouven Mohr reiterated the company's stance that the market isn't ready for electric.
Best Selling Cars Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The V W Tiguan is #1 at home for the first time. German new car sales remain in negative in September at -7% year-on-year to 208,848, leading to a year-to-date tally off -1% to 2,116,074. We are off -14.6% on pre- pandemic September 2019 (244,622) and year-to-date volumes are down -22.8% over the same period in 2019 (2,740,158). BEV sales are up 8.7% to 34,479 and 16.5% share vs. 14.1% a year ago but down -28.6% year-to-date to 276,390 and 13.1% share vs. 18.1% over the first 9 months of 2023.
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Motor Authority
OCTOBER 9, 2024
GM working on Level 3 automated driving system Mercedes-Benz is only automaker with Level 3 system currently available Stellantis also working on Level 3 system General Motors is developing an automated driving system that will allow the driver to take their hands off the steering wheel and their eyes off the road during certain conditions, though.
Best Selling Cars Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The Mercedes G-Class is the 2nd best-selling foreign model in Japan over Q3. The Japanese new vehicle market stabilises in September at +0.3% too 438,733 sales. The year-to-date tally remains in frank negative meanwhile at -8.5% to 3,299,869 units. Local behemoth Toyota (-6.9%) underperforms but still manages a strong 28.9% share vs. 30.3% year-to-date.
Motor Authority
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Honda is investigating the use of sound generators for upcoming 0 Series EVs Engine sounds of popular models might be offered, possibly at a small cost First Honda 0 Series EV due in late 2025 Honda's next generation of electric vehicles, referred to as the 0 Series, might provide owners with the opportunity to make their EVs sound—at least.
Best Selling Cars Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The Tesla Model 3 is the most popular vehicle in Portugal in September. 15,055 new cars found a buyer in Portugal in September, a 7% year-on-year improvement. This way, the year-to-date volume is now up 2.9% to 157,844. Peugeot (+7.8%) keeps the lead of the brands charts with 9.9% share but the next members of an unchanged Top 4 vs. August are all in a rut: Mercedes is off -12.2%, Dacia down -12.1% and BMW down -11.5%.
Motor Authority
OCTOBER 9, 2024
California's Oilstainlab has revealed HF-11 supercar HF-11 features swappable gas and electric powertrains Performance targets include 650-850 hp power range and 2,000-pound curb weight Pricing starts at $1.85 million California's Oilstainlab made a name for itself in recent years with a wild Porsche 911-based project car known as the Half-11. The.
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Motor Authority
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Bentley close to signing off on Batur Convertible development Limited-edition convertible and coupe sibling are among final Bentley to feature venerable W-12 W-12's replacement is a more powerful V-8 plug-in hybrid system Bentley on Tuesday announced that development work on the limited-edition Batur Convertible has reached the final stage.
Best Selling Cars Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The Skoda Kodiaq scores its 2nd ever Irish win. New car sales in Ireland drop a harsh -10.4% year-on-year in September to just 5,130 units, marking a 7th consecutive month of decline. The year-to-date volume is now off -1.4% to 117,256. Strikingly the Top four carmakers all ignore the negative market with double-digit gains or more. Toyota (+41.5%) reclaims the top spot it holds year-to-date with 14.3% share, in line with its YTD level of 14.5%.
Motor Authority
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Honda has developed a manual transmission complete with a clutch pedal for its upcoming electric vehicles, albeit one that works with software controlling the electric powertrain to simulate the feel of gears being shifted, rather than a true mechanical setup. The information was revealed to The Drive by a Honda engineer last week during a test.
Autocar
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Mobilize Duo is available in L6e (limited to 28mph) and L7e (limited to 50mph) forms £10k city EV gets Lamborghini-style doors and plenty of kit, including heated seats and Bluetooth connectivity The Renault Group's nascent mobility division has lifted the covers off the production version of its Mobilize Duo , the spiritual successor to the Renault Twizy.
AutoDealer Today
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Honda recalls 1.7 million vehicles due to a manufacturing error that can cause steering difficulty, while Porsche and Audi recall vehicles that present fire risk.
Autocar
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Family-sized 4x4 will land in the UK next year in full-hybrid and mild-hybrid guises The Bigster is Dacia’s largest model yet and kick-starts the Romanian brand’s ambitious plans to expand into the ultra-competitive C-segment market. Claimed by Dacia to make the “C-SUV more affordable”, the long-awaited Bigster will sit above the technically-related Duster crossover and is set to arrive next year at a sub-£30,000 price that will undercut key rivals such as the Skoda Kodiaq , Peugeot 5008 and For
AutoDealer Today
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Alliance for Automotive Innovation asks congressional committees to quickly add protections in connected vehicles.
Autocar
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Tayron is 231mm longer than the closely related Tiguan Replacement for Tiguan Allspace gets a range of engine options, including a 62-plus-mile plug-in hybrid Volkswagen has unveiled the new Tayron as the replacement for the Tiguan Allspace , with extra practicality and more on-board technologies. It's effectively a new-generation Tiguan that has been stretched by 231mm, bringing the option of a third row of seats and an extra 198 litres of boot space.
AutoDealer Today
OCTOBER 9, 2024
They will to explore artificial intelligence accreditation standards for auto diagnosis and repair.
Autocar
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Electric G-Class sets the tone for Mercedes's future in ditching the EQ badge Firm will phase out its EQ badge as it continues investing in both combustion and electric models Mercedes is prepared to invest in and develop two different architectures for combustion and electric models for as long as there is demand for both, company CEO Ola Kallenius has confirmed.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Nissan says that 2019-2020 Leaf models may have excessive lithium deposits in their battery cells. Owners are urged to avoid Level 3 fast charging until a software fix is implemented later this year. The recall affects both 60 kWh and 40 kWh versions built between August 2018 and November 2020. More than 23,000 Nissan Leafs have been recalled across the United States as the electric vehicle could catch fire while undergoing quick charging.
Autocar
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Bristol Classic (left) references earlier Aces while Ace Classic (right) draws on later examples Precursor to the Cobra is revived for 21st century with four-cylinder turbo engine making more than 300bhp AC Cars has revived the Ace, the precursor to the V8-powered Cobra roadster. The new roadster is visually inspired by the original Ace of 1953 but underpinned by all-new mechanicals.
Motor 1
OCTOBER 9, 2024
It's lighter than a Miata, yet delivers more than three and a half times the power.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Honda has already revived the Integra and Prelude nameplates in recent years. The original RSX was a rebadged version of the Honda Integra only sold in North America. Could Honda be getting ready to revive yet another one of its famous sporty front-wheel-drive models? Well, according to a new report, it’s possible that the Acura RSX could make a comeback.
Motor 1
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Lexus finally electrifies its flagship SUV and gives it an off-road trim.
Auto Express
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Real-world testing aims to assess factors causing headlamp dazzle, and generate recommendations for government action
Motor 1
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Shelby's new Raptor R performance pack makes over 900 horsepower.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Skoda has unveiled the Enyaq RS Race concept, which is based on the Enyaq Coupe vRS. The electric crossover coupe has undergone a radical transformation and has lost 697 lbs thanks to the use of biocomposite components. The concept has 335 hp and can hit 62 mph in less than five seconds. Skoda Motorsport has unveiled the new Enyaq RS Race concept, which is a high-performance crossover coupe that’s track-ready.
Motor 1
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Europe's seven-seat Tiguan gets a different name.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The steering spindle’s double universal joint may not be up to standard on select models. BMW is not aware of any accidents or injuries attributed to the fault. Owners will be notified of the recall by November 15. Almost 1,000 new BMW 5-Series and 7-Series models are being recalled in the United States due to an issue with the steering spindle.
Autocar
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Defender (pictured) and Discovery are built at JLR's plant in Nitra, Slovakia Prospect of China raising tariffs on EU-built Land Rovers could scupper firm's business in critical market JLR has called for “continued dialogue between the European Union and China” after the UK carmaker was dragged into the tariff war with the threat of increased duties on its EU-built Land Rover Defender sold in China.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Acura has dropped the first teaser images of the 2025 ADX, setting the stage for its fall debut. The teaser images show limited details but reveal an upscale interior with two-tone seating and a panoramic moonroof. The ADX will feature a turbocharged engine, likely a 1.5-liter four-cylinder producing around 200 hp. Acura’s most affordable crossover starts at $44,700 and that’s a big problem as BMW, Cadillac, Lexus, and Mercedes all offer a ‘proper’ entry-level model with
Motor 1
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Certain Integras, Civics, and CR-Vs have an incorrectly built steering rack, which could increase the effort required to steer.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The Tayron is VW’s latest SUV, positioned above the closely-related EU-spec Tiguan. It features a unique exterior design and a spacious cabin with a three-row option. The European model previews the US-spec Tiguan that will debut in November. Volkswagen took the wraps off the global version of the Tayron, giving us a preview of the upcoming US-spec Tiguan.
Auto Express
OCTOBER 9, 2024
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Carscoops
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The V8-powered variant was able to tow an impressive 7,200 lbs (3,265 kg). Just 4% of Grand Cherokee L buyers opted for the 5.7-liter unit over the last year. The 2.0-liter turbo hybrid of the small two-row Grand Cherokee could be added to the range. Jeep has quietly axed the 5.7-liter naturally-aspirated V8 from the 2024 Grand Cherokee L, meaning it is now only available with the firm’s aging 3.6-liter naturally-aspirated Pentastar V6.
Motor 1
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Dacia's biggest car ever ticks a lot of boxes and looks smart doing it.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The Mini Convertible benefits from several visual and technological updates. The ICE-only model features new bumpers and LEDs, and Mini’s latest tech-filled cabin. US pricing starts from $33,950, with the first deliveries expected in early January. Mini has rolled out the updated Convertible, mirroring the upgrades seen in the fourth-gen hatchback.
Autocar
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Narrow, flowing, fast, undulating: our road test editor explains why Cadwell is quite unlike any other track in the UK Cadwell Park, in Lincolnshire, might be the most atmospheric race circuit in the world. For a while, it was known as the UK’s ‘mini Nürburgring’ – but that’s a bit like calling the late Verne Troyer a mini Vin Diesel. Disrespectful?
Carscoops
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Dacia introduced the all-new Bigster, its largest model yet, marking its entry in the compact SUV segment. The Bigster, a follow-up to the 2021 concept, is essentially a stretched version of the popular Duster, combining the same rugged looks with more space and features inside the cabin. The Dacia Bigster measures 4.57 m (179.9 inches) long, 1.81 m (71.3 inches) wide, and 1.71 mm (67.3 inches) tall.
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