Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
General Motors and Hyundai will explore the potential for collaboration in multiple areas, the automakers said on Thursday. The two signed a Memorandum of Understanding laying out the framework for the potential partnership and will now seek to evaluate opportunities before entering binding agreements. In a joint statement, they said collaboration.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The BYD Seal misses out on a Top 10 finish by just 6 sales. 17,115 new cars hit Austrian roads in August, a -8.9% year-on-year decline. The year-to-date tally is however in positive at +5% to 171,129. Volkswagen (-11.6%) is in difficulty but stays in pole position with 14.8% share. It distances a robust Skoda (+9.9%), BMW (-6.3%) and Audi (-8.3%) both falling slower than the market.
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Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Toyota is testing a hotter version of its GR Corolla New model will likely be a GRMN Corolla Prototypes feature new aerodynamic features aimed at increasing downforce Toyota looks to be readying the next step in performance for its feisty GR Corolla. The hot hatchback was launched for the 2023 model year and has been treated with updates in the.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Xpeng already breaks into the Singaporean Top 20 for its 2nd month in market. The Singaporean new car market surges 55.4% year-on-year in August to 3,949 sales, leading to a year-to-date tally up 45.7% to 26,442. Toyota (-3.1%) massively underperforms but stays in the brands lead with 14.3% share. BYD (+284.7%) continues to impress at #2 and 12.8% share, with Tesla (+129.9%), Honda (+107.8%) and Hyundai (+83.3%) also beating the market.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Genesis will race an LMDh car but hasn't said where An LMDh program could result in Genesis chasing the outright win at Le Mans Technology from the program could filter down into road cars, including those from new Magma division Genesis is set to join the likes of Cadillac, Lamborghini, Porsche, and others with a racing program built around a new.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Jetour sales are up 109.1% year-on-year in August. According to data by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), new wholesales in China drop -5.5% year-on-year in August to 2,453,000 units. This includes 2,181,000 Passenger Vehicles (-4%) and 272,000 Commercial Vehicles (-12.2%). The year-to-date tally is up 3% to 18,766,000 with Passenger Vehicles up 3.3% to 16,157,000 and Commercial Vehicles up 1.6% to 2,608,000.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Mercedes-Benz has announced a major milestone in its development of a solid-state battery in partnership with U.S. battery technology company Factorial. Mercedes and Factorial on Tuesday jointly announced they are working on a solid-state battery that they expect to be in production by the end of the decade. Known as Solstice, the battery has an.
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Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The dual-clutch automatic transmission's rarity at VW just went up. At the reveal of the 2025 Taos on Thursday in Orlando, Florida, Volkswagen told Motor Authority its DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission is now dead aside from some performance vehicle applications. The 2024 Taos compact crossover SUV was the last mainstream holdout to offer the.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Fiat is developing a new hybrid 500 and an upgraded electric 500 to boost output at Mirafiori "Deep difficulties" in European EV market mean the electric city car won't be built for four weeks Production of the Fiat 500e will be paused for a month from 13 September, due to low demand. Fiat parent firm Stellantis said in a statement that the slump in sales is “linked to the deep difficulties experienced in the European [EV] market by all producers”.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Jeep to build electrified Wagoneer alongside gas model at Warren Truck Assembly Plant by end of 2025 Electrified Wagoneer expected to use Ram 1500 Ramcharger's series plug-in hybrid powertrain Battery-electric Wagoneer may follow in 2027 Stellantis on Wednesday announced a series of production updates for three of its Michigan plants, and included.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Genesis X Gran Racer VGT concept previously hinted at brand's ambitions to go racing Hyundai sibling to develop LMDh car to battle the likes of Ferrari and Toyota Hyundai has announced that premium spin-off Genesis will enter top-flight endurance racing. It said in a statement that it will develop a car according to the LMDh ruleset, which requires competitors to use a greater number of off-the-shelf components than the alternative Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) specification.
Auto Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Filed under: Automotive History Continue reading We obsessively covered the auto industry for 20 years We obsessively covered the auto industry for 20 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
China hits a milestone with over one million EVs sold in August, showing 33% growth from last year. For the first time, European EV growth turns negative, due to subsidy cuts and trade restrictions. Overall car sales in China fell, with owners of ICE cars given subsidies to switch to EVs or hybrids. While the slowdown in EV sales growth has caused concern in the West, China continues to post positive results.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Preview image shows new car's rear end and prominent spoiler New model will be unveiled on 17 September, says brand's marketing chief Lotus will unveil a new sports car called the Theory 1 on 17 September. The brand's marketing chief, Qiao Xinyu, made the announcement on Chinese social media and posted a close-up preview image of the car's rear end.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The Prius climbed to 7,000 feet and endured temperatures up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Toyota quotes an EPA-estimated fuel consumption of 57 MPG combined for the hybrid. Wayne Gerdes offers some hand tips for improving fuel efficiency in everyday driving. A new Toyota Prius LE has smashed the Guinness World Record for lowest fuel consumption driving from the west coast of the US to the east coast, averaging a remarkable 93.158 MPG (2.5 l/100 km).
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Attention-grabbing German tuning firm turns up the wick on BMW’s M2 If there’s an automotive concern to which the idiom ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ applies almost perfectly, it’s Aachen-based AC Schnitzer.The UK’s petrolheads have mostly grown out of adding catalogue-ordered wings and other ‘enhancements’ to cars that came with an adequately disreputable aura straight from the factory, and Schnitzer’s full conversions can appear cartoonish to our eyes now.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The luxury carmaker is expected to use a chassis sourced from French firm Oreca. Hyundai Motorsport has been tasked with developing the car’s internal combustion engine. This compelling new hypercar could be ready to start competing as early as 2026. Hyundai plans to enter the top division of endurance racing with a new Le Mans Daytona h (LMDh) hypercar through its Genesis sub-brand.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Citroen's leftfield take on the family estate car mixes classic comfort vibes with crossover modernity The big, family-friendly Citroen saloon-cum-estate seems to be an automotive institution that market forces simply can't kill. Examples like the last Citroen C5 and Citroen C6 - and before those cars even the likes of the XM and Xantia - have consistently run against the grain of prevailing premium-brand fashion in so many ways, prioritising comfort and quirkiness when all around were celebrati
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The first production Cadillac Escalade IQ will be auctioned by Barrett-Jackson next month. It boasts a 55-inch curved display as well as a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 750 hp. The EV has a 200+ kWh battery pack that should deliver approximately 460 miles of range. Cadillac and Barrett-Jackson have announced plans to offer the first Escalade IQ at the Scottsdale Fall Auction this October.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
"Naughty streak" can make a Maserati more fun than a Porsche With a comprehensive line-up and a clear, cohesive identity, Maserati stands out under the Stellantis umbrella Over the past couple of years, Maserati’s rush of model renewal has created plenty of work for us road testers, but it has also led to a fresh sense of familiarity with its cars that’s broadly encouraging.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Fiat is temporarily shutting down production of the electric 500e due to weak demand for the EV. The 500e line at Stellantis’ Turin plant will be idled for four weeks starting September 13. Production of the old ICE 500 finished this summer because it didn’t meet cybersecurity laws. Fiat is shutting down production of its 500e as it struggles to deal with a lack of demand for the chic electric city car.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The model is made from more than 342,000 Technic elements and is powered by Lego batteries and motors Lego has teamed up with McLaren to create a fully drivable 1:1 scale model of the storied P1 hypercar – and it has just set a lap of the Silverstone circuit with Formula 1 ace Lando Norris at the wheel. Made from more than 342,000 Lego Technic elements, the plastic P1 tips the scales at 1220kg and has been co-developed by Lego and McLaren to be the first drivable Lego big-build model to date.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Hyundai and GM have signed a non-binding agreement to explore collaboration opportunities. The automakers may initiate joint development of new vehicles, powertrains, and technologies. The aim is to cut R&D costs and shorten development times, boosting competitiveness. A new day, a new potential partnership between automakers, in the pursuit of reducing costs and increasing competitiveness.
Auto Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Filed under: Aftermarket , Ford , Coupe , Performance Continue reading A 2024 Ford Mustang GT with a Whipple-sourced 810-hp is a really good time A 2024 Ford Mustang GT with a Whipple-sourced 810-hp is a really good time originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Sep 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
VW has unveiled the refreshed Taos, featuring new lighting units and a more expressive face. The cabin has been updated with a redesigned dashboard and a larger infotainment system. Power is delivered by an improved 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, now producing 174 hp. The Volkswagen Taos has been a hit with US consumers, selling around 60,000 units last year.
Auto Remarketing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
In this installment of Auto Remarketing’s 40 Under 40 franchise, we feature the 2024 honorees in the “40 Under 40: Industry” program, which is sponsored by IAA and focuses on consignors, auctions, auto finance, vendors, tech companies, associations and other players within the used-car space. Honorees will be recognized in the upcoming October issue of Auto Remarketing and at Used Car Week , which is being held Nov. 18-21 at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The Irvine PD reportedly spent $150,000 to buy and modify a Tesla Cybertruck. The costly Cybertruck is mainly for show, as it will promote the DARE program. The move that upset taxpayers is perplexing, given Rivian’s presence in Irvine. Police in Irvine, California have a shiny new ride as the department reportedly shelled out $150,000 on a Tesla Cybertruck.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Lucid has teased its most affordable model yet, a sub-US$50,000 (A$74,000) Tesla Model Y rival. The carmaker previewed the sleek, curvaceous silhouette of its new mid-sized SUV to social media platform X , revealing some top line information about the new EV. “A sneak peak at one of our upcoming midsize vehicles, set for production in late 2026 with a starting price under $50k [USD],” Lucid posted. “With leading technology and efficie
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Amid backlash, Rohrman Automotive Group awards Zachary Spangler the prize he won in August. The student chose a $5k cash prize, and the dealership is donating another $5k to Purdue. While the dealer is out ten grand, the reputational damage likely far exceeds that value. After getting sacked by their own team, the Rohrman Automotive Group has reversed course and decided to award Purdue University student Zachary Spangler his well deserved prize.
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Hendy Group has appointed Louise Woolley as its new Head of Marketing, effective immediately. She will oversee the development and implementation of all strategic and tactical marketing activity at a central and dealership level. Woolley said: “I’ve loved my time at Hendy so far and I’m honoured to step into this role. Our commitment to excellence and innovation lies at the heart of everything we do.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Among the parts offered are a carbon fiber rear diffuser and front splitter. Shoppers can also choose tailpipes made from a mix of titanium and carbon fiber. The 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged hybridized V8 with 717 hp remains untouched. The new BMW M5 Touring is a heavy brute of a thing, tipping the scales at a massive 5,530 lbs (2,508 kg). Those keen to shed a little weight from the super estate now have a series of special M Performance Parts to choose from, although no amount of carbon fiber wi
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Startline’s decision to begin providing used EV funding for the first time is a “vote of confidence” in the stability of the market. It is now offering its full range of hire purchase and personal contract purchase plans for EVs with rates and conditions identical to ICE models. Paul Burgess, CEO, said: “We’ve been monitoring the used electric car market closely over the last couple of years and, as everyone knows, it’s been something of a roller coaster ride with an emphasis on rapid downhills.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The Grand Tour host put the Cybertruck through its paces in California. James May ponders if it’s the modern-day Lamborghini Countach or DMC DeLorean. His perfect Tesla would be smaller than the Model Y but echo the Cybertruck’s shape. We’ve watched and read heaps of reviews about the Tesla Cybertruck since it was launched late last year, and while James May is late to the party with his review of the pickup of the moment, he has managed to craft a review of it that’s uni
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
BMW's warmed-up four-seat convertible is among the last of a dying breed – but it's still excellent There's a slightly unexpected air of the commemorative around the latest BMW 4 Series. Back when even Ford, Peugeot and Vauxhall were offering their humdrum hatches with a folding roof, you wouldn’t have thought the market for an everyday convertible could ever dry up.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The recall affects models produced from October 18, 2023, to March 8, 2024. Dealers will address the problem by updating the headlight control module software. This action follows a previous recall involving nearly 32,000 Taycans due to a brake issue. Car manufacturing is a highly complex process, particularly when navigating the labyrinth of regional laws and regulations that vehicles must comply with worldwide.
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Octopus Electric Vehicles and the Fully Charged Show have launched ‘Electric Vehicles UK’, a new organisation designed to educate consumers about EVs. The launch event at Octopus HQ in London was attended by Greg Jackson, Founder of Octopus Energy Group, who urged the industry to help drivers discover the very clear advantages of EVs. Dan Caesar, Interim CEO of Electric Vehicles UK, said: “Electric vehicles have become something of a lightning rod for headline writers, guaranteeing as they
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
A new Lotus appeared in teasers, showing its sharp tail and futuristic steering wheel. It appears to be a sportscar concept, promising to offer an “analogue” driving experience. Lotus is working on an electric production sportscar, set to carry the spirit of the Elise. Lotus has stirred the pot with a series of social media teasers tagged as the “Lotus Theory,” sparking a flurry of speculation.
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