Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Honda and Nissan may be about to walk away from a planned merger Reports out of Japan claim Honda wants increased control over Nissan The merger would be worth $58 billion and would create the world's fourth-largest automaker A decision on the merger between Honda and Nissan proposed by the automakers last December was anticipated to arrive in.
Best Selling Cars Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The Kia EV3 is an instant blockbuster in the Netherlands. The Dutch new car market is off -4.6% year-on-year in January to 32,804 units. Hybrid sales (incl. PHEV) amount to 14,934 or 45.5% share, BEVs are at 34% with 11,157 units, petrol is at 19.5% with 6,388 and diesel at 0.8% with 270. Kia (+97.2%) stuns but almost doubling its year-ago result to 12.5% share, its highest since last July.
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Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Lexus’s flagship SUV now gets hybrid power It’s rated at 457 hp, more than the similar Toyota twin-turbos Adaptive suspension, crawl control, and all-terrain drive modes included Prices start with the $115,350 LX 700h Overtrail—our pick of the lineup On a hilltop near Napa, somewhere out among the vines, I tap a switch to ensure.
Best Selling Cars Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The Toyota RAV4 is currently the uncontested leader in Australia. The Australian new vehicle market confirms it will be softer in 2025 after a record 2024. December sales are down -2.4% year-on-year in January to 87,625 units, the 6th decline in the past 7 months. We still remain at very high levels as this is the third largest volume in history for January (add 2018 at 88,551), and sales have been negatively impacted by a shipping port strikes.
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S lineup expands with a new Limited trim It joins the previously available Launch Edition trim and starts at $66,995, including destination Limited lowers the Wagoneer S's base price by $5,000, lowers output to 500 hp Jeep is making its electric midsize SUV, the Wagoneer S, more accessible for the 2025 model year with the.
Best Selling Cars Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The VW T-Cross is the best-selling vehicle in Croatia in January. Something very rare: in January the Croatian new car market is absolutely identical to a year ago: 4,461 sales vs. 4,461… Volkswagen (+63.1%) surges ahead to 12.3% share vs. 11.6% over the Full Year 2024, and is followed by last year’s leader Skoda (-14.1%) in difficulty this month.
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Ferrari delivered a record number of vehicles in 2024 and 51% were hybrids The automaker anticipates the percentage of electrified sales to grow to 80% by 2030 Ferrari's first EV will debut this fall Ferrari delivered a record 13,752 vehicles in 2024, up 0.7% from the year before, and for the first time, more than half of the annual tally were.
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Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
VW will preview its entry-level EV due in 2027 with a concept to be unveiled in March The entry-level EV will have a targeted starting price of around 20,000 euros VW is developing a lower-cost version of its MEB platform for a range of upcoming affordable EVs Volkswagen is working on an entry-level electric vehicle due in 2027, with a targeted.
Motor 1
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The concept debuts in March, but the production model isn't coming until 2027.
AutoDealer Today
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
North American trade partners make up sizable share of cars sold here.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Dodge just kicked off its lease deals for February and in some corners of the USA, the new Charger Daytona is just $299 a month. At the same time, most places across the nation will pay hundreds more but have the benefit of a lower down payment. These deals are exclusive to the 2024 model year of the Charger and lend a bit of weight to previous rumors we’ve heard.
AutoDealer Today
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Poll finds that many are unsure of their vulnerabilities, but significant number plan to shore up protections.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Electric car sales climbed 42% year on year in January but still lagged well behind ZEV mandate targets The UK automotive industry is calling for more to be done to encourage private buyers into electric cars , as the latest sales figures reveal EV uptake is falling well short of the government's mandated targets. The 139,345 new cars registered in the UK last month included 29,634 pure-electric models, a significant 42% increase over the figure from this time last year, taking EVs to a 21.3% ma
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The Detroit Auto Show only attracted 275,000 visitors last month. That’s down nearly half a million people in less than six years. The 2025 show was disappointing as there wasn’t much besides two new Fords. The Detroit Auto Show used to be a can’t miss event, but its return was barely worth mentioning. The Ford Mustang RTR and Mustang GTD Spirit of America were introduced ahead of the event, leaving the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year Awards as the only worthw
Motor 1
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Maranello has enough orders to cover the production run for the next two years.
Motor Trader
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
January saw new car registrations get off to a weak start, falling for the fourth consecutive month but there were contrasting performances among carmakers with winners and losers. Chinese brand BYD started 2025 as it had finished last year with the strongest performance of any brand, up 550% to 1,614 car sales. In second place was EV maker, Geely-owned Polestar which saw sales rise 216% to 756 units for the month.
Motor 1
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
BMW's all-electric M3 is getting closer to production. The company promises it'll "exceed" all expectations of an M3.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S EV introduces a new “Limited” trim in addition to the Launch Edition. The Wagoneer S Limited is cheaper but has less power than the Launch Edition, with only 500 hp. Owners can choose to unlock the full performance of the Wagoneer S Limited with an OTA upgrade. The all-electric 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S now has a new, more affordable entry-level model.
Motor 1
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
To catch up, nine new cars are coming out by 2027.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
A Georgia man called Travis Payne shared the story of his stolen Rolls-Royce Cullinan. The SUV got picked up from the dealer by scammers who changed the delivery address. The buyer claims that his Rolls-Royce is now being driven by a famous singer in Mexico. Taking delivery of an exotic car should be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, one filled with anticipation, excitement, and maybe a few celebratory photos for social media.
Motor 1
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Chevy ended Camaro production in December 2023. Yet, there are still a handful sitting on dealer lots.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
World class restomod (with world class price tag) in not a 911 and not electric shock Does Abingdon-based Frontline still need an intro? As one of the most established names on the restomod scene, perhaps not, but herewith the nutshell.In 1991Tim Fenna began to develop competition-reliable parts for classic MGs, having been repeatedly let down by the companys original gearboxes.
Motor 1
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The entry-level trim is up nearly $13,000, and the most expensive LX now exceeds $140,000.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Ford is set to join another niche powertrain market in the US, with the auto giant reportedly investing in range-extender electric vehicle (EREV or REEV) technology as demand for its battery-electric vehicles (EVs) slows. Bloomberg reports Ford is currently engineering the base technology for EREV powertrains, which offer greater flexibility and less range anxiety than an all-electric vehicle.
Motor 1
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The EcoContact 7 and 7S are designed for extreme efficiency.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The proposed Honda-Nissan merger appears to be close to falling apart, with insiders claiming the two Japanese carmakers cant agree on terms to become partners. Nikkei Asia reports word from insiders that Nissan is set to step away from merger talks with its rival. These insiders said the company believed the partnership would see it and Honda treated as equals, however Honda has proposed that Nissan should instead be a subsidiary something that has caused considerable friction.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The build is based on the chassis of a C5 but has C3 panels and many parts from a C7. Feeding the rear wheels is a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V8 recently detuned (!) to 800 hp. Despite the drastic modifications made, the car remains street legal in the United States. The seller of this heavily modified Chevrolet C5 Corvette claims the next owner will “be the coolest kid on the block.” Given the sheer audacity of this build, they might actually have a point.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
General Motors has made another significant personnel move within the Chevrolet Corvette team, cutting its product marketing manager of 24 years, Harlan Charles. In addition to helping lead the team responsible the iconic American supercar for the past two dozen years, Charles served a further 13 years in other departments at GM, where he racked up a total of 37 years of employment.
Motor 1
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Under Florida law, even a deposit is considered a sale. Audi and VW dealers in the state aren't having it.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Suzuki Australia and Suzuki Queensland have recalled 5731 vehicles across the Swift , Swift Sport and Ignis model lines, due to a common fault which could cause the steering wheel to come loose. Due to a manufacturing defect, the steering shaft nut may not be tightened to specifications. This may cause the steering wheel to become loose resulting in a loss of vehicle control, the recall notices said.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Lexus has revealed pricing and performance specifications for the 2025 LX 700h. The $115,350 luxury SUV has a hybridized V6 with 457 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque. The LX 600 remains available, but a trimmed lineup has sent prices soaring. Lexus introduced the 2025 LX last fall and the model is now making its way to dealerships. However, you’ll want to prepare for sticker shock as pricing has jumped from $92,915 to $106,850.
Motor 1
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Jim Farley is cautiously optimistic for the future, but didn't mince word about how potential tariffs would wreck the auto industry.
Auto Express
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Mazda has trademarked the name CX-6e, with its UK boss telling us to watch this space for a sibling to forthcoming four-door EV
Autocar
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Can one of the cheapest electric SUVs on the market compete with pricier rivals? We think so Affordability is the new focus for Citron. Starting with the smaller -C3 last year, now weve got the larger and more family focussed -C3 Aircross.This is a practical and budget-friendly B-SUV positioned to undercut rivals with a starting price of 22,990, making it one of the cheapest electric SUVs on the market.This affordability is partly due to Citroen's new 'Smart Car' architecture, which also underpi
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
New mandates for crash-avoidance technology have slammed the brakes on Suzuki Jimny three-door production for Australia at least for the time being. The three-door Suzuki Jimny 4WD has hit the pause button for Australia as it does not yet meet new rules for crash-avoidance safety technology. Suzuki Australia says it is working to fix the problem, and that it has enough stock to continue delivering the Jimny three-door for the time being.
Auto Express
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The Alpine A290 is a fantastic electric hot hatch, but it comes with a hefty price tag
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
If you think the latest American style pick-up trucks on our roads are massive, you haven’t seen anything. Meet the International CXT, the world’s largest ute. Original story first published in Drive on 4 February, 2006. This is the world’s biggest pickup, and it’s not a motorshow concept, or custom build. It’s the International CXT , and you get the keys from the factory dealer for $US93,000 ($AU149,000) to $US110,000 ($AU176,000) depending on how you option up.
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