Motor Authority
MAY 17, 2024
Ford CEO Jim Farley recently opened up about a potential expansion of the gas-powered Mustang range while ruling out an electric version of the iconic sports car. In an interview with Autocar during last month's 2024 Goodwood Members’ Meeting in the U.K., where Farley hopped behind the wheel of an early Alan Mann Racing Mustang, the Ford CEO.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MAY 17, 2024
The Jaecoo J7 enters the South African Top 50 in April. 38,172 new vehicles found a South African home in April, marking a return to positive territory for the first time since July 2023 at +2.2% year-on-year. The year-to-date tally is now down -4% to 168,970. Exports freefall -23.9% to 23,394 for the month and are off -9.1% to 105,058 year-to-date.
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Motor Authority
MAY 17, 2024
Toyota is almost ready to launch an electric pickup truck. A senior executive confirmed that an electric version of the Hilux global midsize pickup truck will be launched next year, and while it's almost certain to never reach these shores, Toyota has hinted at launching an electric Tacoma. Alfa Romeo launched special versions of its Giulia.
Autocar
MAY 17, 2024
Latest, most sophisticated and tech-heavy Mustang yet remains one of the cheapest ways of getting of a V8 coupe With more than ten million sold across a production run stretching more than 60 years, the Ford Mustang had a firm spot in popular culture. Which means almost everyone has their own idea about what they think it should be. Whether it’s a Boulevard cruiser, something to lazily rumble its way down a motorway or to simply wake the neighbours of a Sunday morning, it probably is to me what
Motor Authority
MAY 17, 2024
The 102nd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb gets underway in Colorado next month, and one of the vehicles confirmed to make the run to the 14,110-foot summit will be the new 2024 Acura ZDX. It won't be competing, though. Instead, the ZDX will serve as this year's official pace car, marking the first time an electric vehicle will.
Carscoops
MAY 17, 2024
Onvo’s first model, the L60, is a competitor to the best-selling Tesla Model Y. The second model from the Onvo brand will cater to large families. Nio acknowledges it has sacrificed speed to cut costs and lower the L60’s starting price. Nio has big plans for its new entry-level Onvo brand and will release a new model through the company each year.
Motor Authority
MAY 17, 2024
We drove the electric 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, a video highlighted the vehicles of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," and an 810-hp Ford Mustang emerged for just $49,995. It's the Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We drove the electric version of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class and learned that it proves any vehicle can go electric. With a.
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Motor Authority
MAY 17, 2024
Dubai-based W Motors made a name for itself last decade with the launch of a supercar costing more than a Bugatti and featuring elements like diamond-studded headlights. The company in more recent years has expanded into offering light commercial vehicles, including some powered by electric motors. It now plans a return to its supercar roots.
AutoDealer Today
MAY 17, 2024
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence offers tool kit to celebrate observance, market services.
Motor Authority
MAY 17, 2024
The European leg of the 2024 Formula 1 season starts this weekend with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, one of two Italian races on the current calendar. The race, which was originally intended as a special one-off race in 2020 to make up for scheduled races that were canceled due to the pandemic, has proven so popular it is now a permanent part of.
Autocar
MAY 17, 2024
BYD e6 touts a range of 258 miles and a VW Golf-sized turning circle Second-generation Chinese electric car is aimed primarily at taxi drivers, likely priced from low £30,000s BYD has quietly added a new electric MPV to its UK line-up, which looks to tempt taxi drivers with more than 250 miles of range and a capacious cabin. Autocar has found official UK specifications for the second-generation e6, a five-seat MPV based on the Chinese-market Song Max.
Motor Authority
MAY 17, 2024
Though demand for electric vehicles may be cooling, Toyota is pressing ahead with plans to launch its first electric pickup truck. In an interview with Reuters published on Thursday, Pras Ganesh, executive vice president of Toyota Motor Asia, said an electric version of the Hilux global midsize pickup truck will enter production by the end of.
Carscoops
MAY 17, 2024
Great Wall’s motorcycle brand, Souo, revealed a touring bike powered by a horizontally-opposed, eight-cylinder engine Power figures have not yet been revealed, but the engine is connected to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission A passion project led by Great Wall’s chairman, Wei Jianjun, the company hopes the bike will garner positive attention What the hell is a flat-8 engine doing in a touring bike, and why is it being produced in a country that doesn’t allow motorcycles o
Motor Authority
MAY 17, 2024
Aston Martin is considering a rugged off-roader in the vein of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Land Rover Defender, Autocar reports. Design proposals are reportedly being evaluated, but no decision has been made to green light what would be Aston's second SUV, after the DBX, according to Autocar. If that does happen, Aston is reportedly targeting a.
Carscoops
MAY 17, 2024
Ford CEO Jim Farley is open to adding new body styles to the Mustang lineup, including a four-door, as long as it captures the spirit of the original. Before introducing new body styles, Ford plans to expand the Mustang lineup with performance-focused derivatives of the existing coupe. Besides the V8 that will remain in production, Ford is considering a hybrid Mustang but says no to EVs.
Motor Authority
MAY 17, 2024
Aston Martin is considering a rugged off-roader in the vein of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Land Rover Defender, Autocar reports. Design proposals are reportedly being evaluated, but no decision has been made to green light what would be Aston's second SUV, after the DBX, according to Autocar. If that does happen, Aston is reportedly targeting a.
AutoDealer Today
MAY 17, 2024
Work to improve your deal structure in order to optimize profitability as margins shrink.
Autocar
MAY 17, 2024
New line-up will be inspired by Zero Saloon concept shown at CES earlier this year Final entrant into Honda's new 0 Series will prioritise low weight, aerodynamics and fun handling Honda is working on a Tesla Model 3 -rivalling saloon as one of seven radical new electric cars it will bring to market by 2030. The saloon is part of the firm's new 0 Series, which represents a total reset of how Honda develops EVs.
AutoDealer Today
MAY 17, 2024
Waning tax refunds pair with high interest rates to mute demand, Cox Automotive says.
Carscoops
MAY 17, 2024
Cybetruck owner says that Tesla won’t replace his often-broken truck He documented every issue and is very vocal about the situation Other Cybertruck owners with issues appear to be on the other end of the spectrum Imagine buying a brand new vehicle only to have it regularly break down. Now add to it that the vehicle in question costs six figures.
AutoDealer Today
MAY 17, 2024
New ad campaign targets rural populations to encourage buckling up, day or night.
CarExpert
MAY 17, 2024
If you’ve driven on a road in Australia, you’ll know that one of the most disobeyed rules of the road is the classic “keep left unless overtaking”. Keep left, unless you’re overtaking – the sign says it all! Right-lane hogs can be fined Penalties vary between states and territories It means what it says. If you’re driving on a road with more than one lane, you should keep left unless you’re overtaking.
Carscoops
MAY 17, 2024
The Mustang Mach-E Rally has two electric motors making a combined 480 hp. Ford’s engineers have made several upgrades to the EV’s chassis. A $1,500 cash offer is available for ex-Tesla owners who swap into a Ford. With a $59,995 starting price in the U.S., the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally sits at the top of the brand’s electric crossover family, commanding a $6,000 premium over the Mach-E GT.
Autocar
MAY 17, 2024
"Whenever someone starts telling me they know the future, I hear a warning buzzer in my head", says Farley Jim Farley tells Autocar that V8 legend is not endangered, and says EVs might not be the only answer Jim Farley, president and CEO of Ford , has just qualified 13th. It’s 2pm and we’re at the 81st Goodwood Members’ Meeting, where the Ford Mustang 289 V8 that Farley is sharing with Britain’s Steve Soper, the former BTCC ace, has finished in the top half of a stellar 30-car field in qualifyin
Carscoops
MAY 17, 2024
A slew of fires forced Chevrolet to recall over 110,000 Bolt EV and EUV models The carmaker has so far replaced just over 68,000 battery packs A judge still needs to approve the proposed settlement Owners of Chevrolet Bolt EVs with defective battery packs could be compensated up to $1,400 each through a $150 million settlement proposed by GM and battery supplier LG Energy Solution.
CarExpert
MAY 17, 2024
BYD and EVDirect are offering early buyers of its new Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid SUV a free home charger. While it doesn’t include installation of said home charging system, the unit is worth $999 and is supplied and warrantied by EV Switch Corporation. A 3.0m Type 2 cable is also included, and the rated output is 7kW. The chargers will be delivered with the first 3000 vehicle orders of the new BYD Sealion 6.
Carscoops
MAY 17, 2024
Toyota earned a D on its Climate Policy Engagement Score, and is joined by Suzuki and Mazda as one of the worst automakers in lobbying against science-based emissions policies. However, all automakers apart from Tesla are engaged in watering down pollution targets through industry advocacy groups. Just three automakers, Tesla, Mercedes, and BMW, are on track to make enough green vehicles to help the planet avoid the worst effects of climate change.
Autocar
MAY 17, 2024
Moss reached 246mph on salt flats with ease – but not in comfort Britain’s top Formula 1 driver took a break from motorsport to drive the 300bhp, pill-shaped MG EX181 At the Beijing motor show, MG unwrapped an attention-grabbing new concept car in celebration of its centenary: an electric hypercar named the EXE181, with an ultra-low profile and a single, central seat.
Carscoops
MAY 17, 2024
McLaren enters the electric bike market with a lineup featuring two power levels and two frame styles. The 600w version of the Extreme boasts 161 Nm of torque and up to 852 watts, making it the most powerful trail-legal ebike ever made. Their pricing reflects the premium build, starting from $7,950 and going all the way up to $11,950. For many, their passion for sports cars and supercars bleeds into a love for bicycles.
CarExpert
MAY 17, 2024
Mega-sized family wagons have a reputation for guzzling fuel, and the numbers only blow out further when you start to throw kids and suitcases in the back. However, times are changing and modern engines are more efficient than ever. We’ve gathered the data, using claimed combined fuel economy figures provided by manufacturers, to find out which large SUV is the most fuel efficient.
Carscoops
MAY 17, 2024
This beautifully specced Corvette has more than $33,000 in options. While the exterior is relatively restrained, Adrenaline Red leather adorns much of the interior. Powering the C8 Z06 is a 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 with 670 hp. Many moons ago, the convertible versions of high-performance sports cars and supercars were generally considered softer and less dynamic than their hardtop counterparts.
Canadian Auto Dealer
MAY 17, 2024
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews Todd Bourgon, Executive Director at the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO), about a proposed 48-hour “cooling off” period after a vehicle purchase. The Ontario government is consulting with the industry about proposed changes to the province’s Motor Vehicle Dealers Act. The MVRO is urging its member dealers to contact their MPPs and let them know why this is not a good idea for the auto retail industry, before the May 21 deadline
Carscoops
MAY 17, 2024
VW and Renault have spent months negotiating the terms of an agreement to work together to create a sub-€20,000 EV. Insiders now report that the talks have broken down, and the companies will not work together. Each brand will now develop its own inexpensive EV. Volkswagen and Renault have not been able to come to an agreement regarding collaboration on an inexpensive electric vehicle, and now the two automotive giants will have to go their own way.
Autocar
MAY 17, 2024
Smart launched the #1 electric crossover in the UK last year Finnish testers conclude "it is not safe to carry three passengers in the back of the Smart” Thousands of Smart #1 EVs could be recalled due to a fault whereby the rear passenger’s seatbelt may unbuckle during a high-speed manoeuvre. Discovered by Finnish automotive magazine Tekniikan Maailma (TM), the fault occurs when three passengers are seated in the rear of the car.
Carscoops
MAY 17, 2024
GM CEO Mary Barra has revealed plug-in hybrids are coming to America in 2027. The move marks a change in course as the company had been banking on an all-electric future. GM acknowledges EVs will ultimately prevail, but views plug-in hybrids as a necessary step while charging infrastructure develops. Dreams of a quick and painless electric revolution quickly ran out of juice, which has left a handful of automakers scrambling to come up with a plan B.
Motor 1
MAY 17, 2024
Tim Kuniskis will step down from Ram and Dodge as of June 1, just in time for the electric revolution.
Carscoops
MAY 17, 2024
The carmaker will use its Formula 1 expertise to strip weight from its next-generation EVs. Honda promises that all its 0 Series EVs will prioritize the “joy of driving.” An ultra-thin battery pack will be used by the new models. Earlier this week, Honda revealed it will invest 10 trillion yen ($65 billion) through 2031 in electrifying its range and launch seven EVs through its 0 Series range.
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