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Volvo bails on vehicle subscriptions in favor of leasing

Motor Authority

Volvo ended its Care by Volvo subscription program in August, Automotive News (subscription required) has learned. The program was introduced in the U.S. in 2017 and covered not only the vehicle but also maintenance and insurance in the one monthly price. Volvo now plans to return its focus to traditional sales and leasing models. A spokesperson.

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Slovenia August 2024: Renault Captur and Clio top strong market (+13.5%)

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Renault Captur signs its 2nd win in the past four months. 3,678 new cars found a buyer in Slovenia in August, a solid 13.5% year-on-year improvement. This leads to a year-to-date tally up 6.5% to 36,545. Strikingly, the Top 5 carmakers all beat the market. Volkswagen is up 21.7% to 14.5% share, followed by Renault (+75.6%) at 13.1% and Skoda (+28.1%) at 12.4%.

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Lotus Eletre price more than doubles to $229,900

Motor Authority

The Lotus Electre electric SUV's U.S. starting price has risen from $107,000 to $229,900 The first Electre for the U.S. will be a special Carbon model packing 905 hp Eletre deliveries in the U.S. are expected to start in early 2025 Anyone considering a Lotus Eletre will need to prepare for a large serving of sticker shock. The electric midsize SUV.

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China new models August 2024: Zeekr 7X and Xpeng Mona M07 launch

Best Selling Cars Blog

Zeekr 7X Let’s now examine the latest launches on the Chinese market, based on wholesales. This month we have six new models hitting Chinese roads, all of them Chinese. To fully understand the scope of the Chinese market, make sure you consult our Exclusive Guide to all 184 active Chinese Brands. 1. Chery Tiggo 8 L (2,667 sales) Chery is currently in great shape with sales up 39% year-on-year so far in 2024.

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2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ to deliver 460 miles of range for $129,095

Motor Authority

The electric Cadillac Escalade IQ is only related to its gas-powered sibling in name Cadillac said the Escalade IQ will have 460 miles of range The Cadillac Escalade IQ will cost $129,095 General Motors continues its assault on the high-end EV category with the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ. An electric take on the three-row Escalade luxury SUV, the.

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Indonesia August 2024: BYD up to #6 with 3.9% share, Toyota Kijang Innova now #1 YTD

Best Selling Cars Blog

For its third month in market, BYD reaches the 6th place in the Indonesian brands ranking. It’s another very weak Indonesian market in August with wholesales down -14.1% year-on-year to just 76,304, keeping in mind August 2023 was already off -8.3% on the year prior. Year-to-date volumes are down -17% to 560,619. For their part retail sales skid -13.1% to 76,808 and lose -12.1% YTD to 584,879.

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2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ VIN 001 set for charity auction

Motor Authority

Reservations for Cadillac's highly anticipated 2025 Escalade IQ electric full-size SUV can already be made but anyone hoping to purchase the first example off line, the one bearing a VIN ending in 001, will have to bid on it at an upcoming auction. Cadillac on Thursday said it will auction off the first retail Escalade IQ for charity. The sale.

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2025 Subaru BRZ base price rises to $32,265

Motor Authority

The Subaru BRZ gets more expensive for 2025 A new Sport mode has been added to models equipped with a manual transmission The 2025 BRZ includes the STI-enhanced tS model launched for 2024 Subaru's BRZ sports car enters the 2025 model year with few changes but still gets a substantial price rise. The 2025 BRZ is due at showrooms early next year and.

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Does BMW M xDrive really matter?

Machines with Souls

Do you need M xDrive in your M car? Not according to the numbers. I have some friends help me to explain the differences. The post Does BMW M xDrive really matter? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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2024 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix preview: Europe's final round

Motor Authority

Round 17 of the 2024 Formula 1 season gets underway this weekend in Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea The race is held on the 3.7-mile Baku City Circuit Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Williams' Franco Colapinto both crashed during practice Round 17 of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship takes place this weekend in Baku, home of the Azerbaijan Grand.

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Nissan Z Warrior Trademark Hints At Off-Road Coupe

Carscoops

Nissan has filed multiple Warrior-related trademarks in Australia, including the “Z Warrior.” This development led us to create a speculative rendering of a rugged, off-road Nissan Z. The automaker wants to expand the Warrior lineup in collaboration with local partner Premcar. Nissan has just trademarked the “Z Warrior” nameplate in Australia, prompting speculation that the automaker might be planning a limited all-terrain version of its sports coupe.

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China Sells 1M EVs in a Month

AutoDealer Today

New record contrasts with Europe’s dip year to date; U.S. sales ‘healthy.

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BMW Shakes Up Design Team, Polestar’s Missoni Takes Charge

Carscoops

BMW is revamping its design team, bringing in new talent to refresh its styling direction. Polestar’s Maximilian Missoni joins BMW to guide its design towards a more refined look. The overhaul brings leadership changes and a new focus on cleaner, less controversial design. It’s hard to pinpoint where BMW’s current design, em, controversy, began.

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BVRLA lobbies government to act and halt further decline in EV values

Motor Trader

The British Vehicle, Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has called on the government to “act now” to halt further decline in EV values. Used EV values have fallen 50% over the last 24 months. The BVRLA is warning that the sector risks seeing further drops if no action is taken. BVRLA CEO Gerry Keaney said: “Over the last two years, used EV values have dropped by 50% and are set to fall even further.

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This Is The Electric 2025 Mini JCW E Hot Hatch

Carscoops

Chinese authorities have revealed the Mini Cooper JCW E, ahead of its debut this fall. The electric hatch boasts aggressive styling and a range of customization options. Motivation comes from a 255 hp electric motor, propelling it to a top speed of 124 mph. Mini is gearing up to introduce their new JCW lineup this fall, but China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has beaten them to the punch.

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Bristol Street Motors Orpington Ford becomes dedicated commercial vehicle site

Motor Trader

Bristol Street Motors Orpington Ford is now a dedicated commercial vehicle dealership, following an extensive refurbishment. The dealership celebrated its grand reopening on 12 September, inviting the local community and businesses to explore the newly revamped facilities. Geoff Taylor, General Manager at Orpington Ford, said: “We understand the vital role that commercial vehicles play in our customers’ businesses.

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Channel Your Inner Mob Boss With This 500-HP BMW Alpina B7

Carscoops

Powering the car is a 4.4-liter supercharged V8 with 500 hp. Alpina sold just 800 examples of the E65-based B7 in North America. This car is finished in Alpina Blue II and looks absolutely brilliant. The E65-generation BMW 7-Series is one of the most divisive because of its weird shape and odd proportions. However, if you’re looking to get behind the wheel of an extremely luxurious vehicle for a very reasonable price, an E65 7-Series can be especially intriguing – even more so if it&

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Batman wants his car back! DragonTT turns the Audi TT into a superhero

Auto Express

Outrageous Max Power-style bodykit makes second-generation Audi TT a whole 50cm longer and 66cm wider

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NHTSA’s New Pedestrian Safety Rule Proposal Would Change How Cars And Trucks Are Designed

Carscoops

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed a new rule that would change how vehicles are designed and tested. The proposal focuses on pedestrian safety and could lead to drastic changes for hoods and grilles. The styling changes are expected to reduce fuel efficiency and only 67 lives would be saved annually. In less than a decade, the number of pedestrians killed in motor vehicle accidents has more than doubled.

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You should be sad The Grand Tour is ending

CarExpert

If you, like me, loved Top Gear , 2015 will forever live in your memory as the day the Top Gear theme music died. Thankfully, it didn’t take long for Amazon to give us all hope that it wasn’t over when the infamous trio of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May signed a long-term, big-money deal with the company synonymous with questionable products.

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Nissan Yuanye Z9 Is China’s New Navara

Carscoops

Chinese authorities have revealed a new mid-size pickup truck from Nissan called Yuanye Z9 It’s significantly larger than the current Navara and is bigger than the Mitsubishi Triton. It’s unclear if the Yuanye Z9 will replace the global Navara or remain China-exclusive. Americans were recently treated to a facelifted Frontier , but Nissan fans overseas have been feeling neglected as the Navara dates back to 2014.

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Ken Block’s Hoonigan files for bankruptcy

Drive.com

Hoonigan brand hits trouble only 18 months after the legendary founder’s death. The Hoonigan company made famous by the late stunt driver and automotive YouTube star Ken Block has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States (US). Hoonigan is an automotive aftermarket company – selling wheels, suspension and other components – with a number of brands including Fuel Off-Road, KMC, Morimoto, TeraFlex, Rotiform, and Black Rhino.

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2025 Subaru BRZ Adds Sport Mode, Prices Jump By Up To $1,100

Carscoops

The new BRZ features revised handling and updated features, but it looks mostly the same. Power continues to come from a 2.4-liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder with 228 hp. Starting prices now begin at $32,265, which includes a higher destination fee. The 2025 Subaru BRZ looks virtually identical to the 2024 model it replaces, but it has undergone some changes and naturally, the price has also been jacked up by as much as $1,100.

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2025 Rolls-Royce Spectre review: The $1 million EV

CarExpert

The world’s most luxurious electric vehicle (EV) is of course a Rolls-Royce Spectre. It’s an EV that’ll easily set you back around AUD $1 million if optioned as the British manufacturer intends it to be. The Spectre is the start of a new era for Rolls, but is it one that buyers want? The EV market has been hit by the saturation of seemingly endless options and ambitious OEM targets.

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Volvo Kills Its Vehicle Subscription Service

Carscoops

Volvo is getting out of the subscription business on both sides of the Atlantic. In the United States, Care by Volvo quietly ended the service on August 1. The service promised flexibility with no long-term commitments. Car subscriptions were once billed as the next big thing and some offerings were pretty appealing as you could easily switch vehicles.

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The large EVs with the longest range in Australia

CarExpert

If you’re in the market for a large car that isn’t an SUV and you’re ready to make the jump to an electric vehicle (EV), it can be difficult to know which is going to give you the most bang for your buck. There are a few options to choose from, and they vary in claimed range between make and model. When you’re spending this much on an EV, how can you know what you’re buying will provide the most range?

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Michigan Shop Saved A Wrecked BMW 3-Series And Created An F80 M3 Touring

Carscoops

The car was damaged in a crash in early 2022 before being totally transformed into an M3. In addition to rocking an F80 M3 powertrain, the car has M3 suspension and brakes. Dixon Motorsports in Michigan built the car. BMW answered the call of enthusiasts when it finally launched a Touring version of the M3. Sadly, it decided not to offer it in the US, but that hasn’t stopped one enthusiast from creating an M3 Touring of their own.

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GWM following Kia in tuning its vehicles for Australia

CarExpert

GWM is tuning vehicles for Australian conditions, with engineers working on not only calibrating driver assist technology for our conditions but also developing local suspension tunes. While he joked much of the feedback on its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is from journalists, GWM Australia and New Zealand managing director Charles Zhao said the company is taking this seriously. “We are taking this into consideration definitely,” he said. “We see the difference bet

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Lego’s Life-Size McLaren P1 Model Laps Silverstone With Lando Norris Behind The Wheel

Carscoops

This is the first time a team of Lego builders has constructed their own chassis and suspension components. The McLaren P1 model weighs roughly 1,220 kg (2,689 lbs) and includes a simple electric powertrain. F1 driver Lando Norris completed a lap of the Silverstone F1 circuit in the car. We’ve seen a handful of full-size Lego models over the past few years, but none of them were designed to be driven.

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BMW design boss Domagoj Dukec takes over at Rolls-Royce

Autocar

Big staff shuffle at BMW Group brings new design bosses for Rolls-Royce, Mini and BMW M Domagoj Dukec is moving from BMW to Rolls-Royce to take over as director of design from Anders Warming, as part of a dramatic overhaul of the BMW Group's design operations. Warming has steered Rolls-Royce's design department for three years, having previously worked under Chris Bangle at BMW and then been appointed chief of design at Mini.

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Geely Is On The Hunt For Location To Build European Factory

Carscoops

While the firm’s plan is not “100% yet,” it has spoken with the Polish government. The car manufacturer recently opened a new testing base in Frankfurt, Germany. Chinese rival Chery has committed to building EVs at a factory in Spain. Geely is on the lookout for a site to establish a large production facility in Europe , although it has cautioned that it’s yet to fully commit to the plan.

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Peugeot 3008 gains 53-mile plug-in hybrid for £40,650

Autocar

Plug-in hybrid 3008 weighs 1905kg – 332kg heavier than the mild-hybrid petrol New PHEV system, also offered in larger 5008, brings competitive tax rates for company car users Peugeot has added a plug-in hybrid to the range of powertrains available in the new 3008 SUV. It pairs an updated version of the turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine offered in the previous 3008 with a 123bhp electric motor, which is integrated into a seven-speed automatic gearbox.

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Clock Is Ticking For Car Tech That Detects Drunk Drivers

Carscoops

NHTSA is pushing for tech that prevents drunk driving by disabling vehicles. By November 15, NHTSA must finalize rules for systems that stop intoxicated drivers. New tech for drunk driving faces ongoing issues with privacy and false positives. According to the NHTSA , one person dies as a result of drunk driving every 39 minutes in the USA. That’s 37 people every single day on average.

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Streamlining Dealership Operations with Telephony Solutions

Call Revu

by CallRevu Hosted Phone System Training is Key Hosted telephone systems can benefit dealerships in a multitude of departments, from service to sales. But in order to maximize the potential benefits, dealership leaders must invest in proper training and understanding of the advantages a hosted phone system can offer. For example, once a sales team is trained on how to interpret, understand, and implement call analytics (more on that soon), a more seamless and successful experience for all is l

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Audi On Demand Rental Car Program Dies Later This Month

Carscoops

The Audi on Demand rental car program is coming to an end on September 30. The service dates back to 2012, when it was originally known as Silvercar. Audi implied the service could eventually return as they specifically mentioned the “current” program is ending. Audi has quietly announced plans to eliminate the “current” version of their rental car program.

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Former Polestar design chief moves to BMW to oversee Alpina

Autocar

Maximilian Missoni will also oversee the design of BMW’s upper mid-size and luxury-class models Former Polestar design boss Maximilian Missoni has joined BMW to lead design for Alpina as it begins life under full BMW ownership. Arriving as part of a wide-reaching shake-up of design teams at the BMW Group, Missoni will also oversee the design of upper mid-size and luxury-class BMW models.

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US Investigates VinFast VF 8’s Lane Assist After Failures And Crash Claims

Carscoops

One owner claims the system caused a crash, but the safety agency lacks evidence for now. The investigation covers 3,118 units of the electric SUV from 2023 and 2024 model years. Depending on findings, VinFast might face a recall if defects are confirmed by the NHTSA. VinFast’s launch in the Unites States has been far from easy. It had grandiose plans to become a serious player in the local market, went public on Wall Street, and broke ground on a massive assembly plant in North Carolina l