Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Kia reveals EV9 ADVNTR and PV5 WKNDR concepts at 2024 SEMA show Concepts tease off-road potential of EV9 SUV and upcoming PV5 van Kia plans new versions of EV9, including high-performance EV9 GT Kia teased the potential off-road credibility of its EV9 and an upcoming electric van to be called the PV5 with the EV9 ADVNTR and PV5 WKNDR concepts at.
Best Selling Cars Blog
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Toyota sales advance faster than a surging market in October. 171.179 new passenger cars found a home in Russia in October, a 52.4% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally is now up 59.8% to 1,325,957. Lada (+30%) trails its home market again to 26.2% share vs. 27.3% so far the year. Haval (+85.6%) breaks its monthly volume record to just under 24,000 sales and 13.9% share, also a new record.
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Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Nissan unveiled Frontier Tarmac concept at 2024 SEMA show Concept developed with Chris Forsberg and features prototype Nismo parts Supercharger lifts output of Frontier 3.8-liter V-6 to 440 hp Nissan teamed up with professional drifter Chris Forsberg to build a wild Frontier street truck concept for the 2024 SEMA show, which is currently running.
Best Selling Cars Blog
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The VW Tiguan hits its best UK ranking in 6 years. In October, new car sales in the UK drop year-on-year for the second time in 2024 at -6% to 144,288. The year-to-date volume stays up however at +3.3% to 1,658,382. All channels are down with fleet sales performing best one again at -1.7% to 86,701 and 60.1% share vs. 57.4% a year ago. In contrast private sales drop -11.8% to 54,853 and 38% share vs. 40.5% in October 2023 and business registrations fall -12.8% to 2,734 and 1.9% vs. 2%.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Karma Revero series plug-in hybrid spawns Invictus performance flagship Upgrades include carbon-fiber body panels and track-tuned suspension Production limited to 30 units worldwide California's Karma Automotive is gearing up to launch a range of high-performance electric vehicles in the form of the Gyesera sedan and Kaveya sports car, plus an SUV.
Best Selling Cars Blog
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
VW Polo sales are up 34.6% year-on-year in Brazil. New light vehicle sales in Brazil are up a splendid 20.7% year-on-year in October to 249,402 units, this is largest October result since 2014 (291.412). This way the year-to-date tally is up 14.7% to 1,996,421, the highest at this stage of the year since the 2,176,147 units of 2019. Fiat (+16.9%) is solid but below the market’s growth rate to 20.8% share vs. 7.3% at home in Italy.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
GM in 2023 started phasing out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on some vehicles GM's software boss said automaker wants more control of vehicle's user interface Next-gen Apple CarPlay set to take even more control of user interface Anyone who is a frequent user of Apple CarPlay will know the inconvenience of having to exit CarPlay's interface to.
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Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The Sauber Formula 1 team will have a new pair of drivers on the grid next season ahead of its switch to Audi's factory team in 2026. The struggling Swiss team announced on Wednesday that it is dropping current drivers Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu at the end of 2024. The announcement coincided with news of the signing of Gabriel Bortoleto for.
Best Selling Cars Blog
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Skoda Kodiaq sales are up 45.2% in Romania. The Romanian new car market edges up 1.4% year-on-year to 11,552 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 4.1% to 127,062. Local behemoth Dacia (-5.8%) goes against the positive market and sees its share fall to 25.7% vs. 29.2% so far this year. Skoda (+27.5%) surges ahead to 2nd place overall with 9.6% share vs. 6.8% year-to-date.
AutoDealer Today
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Study shows it’s building with consumers, but dealers can improve on transparency, both online and in person.
Best Selling Cars Blog
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The new Windsor pushes MG to record volumes in October. 397,947 wholesales were recorded in India in October, a +1.8% year-on-year improvement and a new all-time record for any month, eclipsing the previous best of 393,471 hit last January. This month both the Dussehra and Diwali festivals occurred which is an auspicious month for car purchases. The year-to-date tally stands at 3,614,694 units, up 4% and a new record also.
AutoDealer Today
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Survey finds many consumers think they don’t get fair value and still seek transparent and fully online process.
Best Selling Cars Blog
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Dacia Duster sales are up 95.4% in October. 21,070 new cars hit Czech roads in October, a solid 9.1% year-on-year lift, leading to a year-to-date volume up 3.3% to 193,069. Local fare Skoda (+24.3%) vastly outpaces its home market to reach 38.3% share vs. 34.4% so far this year. Hyundai (+12.7%) is more measured but still above the overall growth rate at #2.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Alpine offers some old-fashioned charms in this otherwise high-tech, zero emissions hatchback This is the Alpine A290, the sporty variant of the Renault 5, and it feels to me like the return of the hot hatchback.Maybe I’ve said that before, about the electric Abarth 500 or even the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, much larger, more expensive and powerful though that is.But sufficiently few are the approachable, hot, practical electric cars that it feels appropriate to mention it.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
1016 Industries offers a carbon fiber body kit for the Rolls-Royce Spectre priced at $31,975. The kit features three carbon fiber finishes and includes a new splitter and distinctive headlight surrounds. For the most part, Rolls-Royce owners like to roll around in style steering clear of anything that might be considered gaudy or overdone. However, for those who want to make a statement—or rather, a proclamation— 1016 Industries has developed a dramatic carbon fiber body kit for the
Autocar
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Kylaq employs Skoda's 'Modern Solid' design language, with prominent grille Fiat Grande Panda rival, developed for the Indian market, gets a host of tech for a very low price The Skoda Kylaq has been unveiled as a Fiat Grande Panda rival for the Indian market, priced from the equivalent of £7300. At 3.99m long, 1.62m tall and 1.78m wide, it is the Czech brand’s smallest SUV yet.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Hertz Rent-A-Car has more than 50 Shelby Mustang Mach-E GTs for sale. Regardless of condition or mileage, it’s asking at least $65,000 for each one. The Shelby moniker and rarity might make these cars worthy of the price tag. Hertz is now ready to offload some of its Shelby Mustang Mach-E fleet. The cars in question sport a special Hertz livery along with a handful of unique bits.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Will it be third time lucky for Kia’s Europe-only hatchback - or are established rivals from Ford, VW, Seat and Honda still the better buy? Were it not for car buyers’ gluttonous appetite for SUVs, C-segment hatchbacks would continue to dominate the roadscape, with a high likelihood that the third-generation Kia Ceed would be among the class’s best-sellers.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Lamborghini is having a stellar year, which has been fueled by strong demand for their updated lineup. There’s now a waiting list of over two years for the Revuelto, while the Urus SE is already sold out for 2025. Boosted by increased sales and personalization options, the brand’s operating profit rose nearly 10% this year. The Audi Group released their third quarter results yesterday and Lamborghini was the only bright spot.
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Bumper has completed its first acquisition, purchasing business intelligence tools company AutoBI. AutoBi provides business intelligence tools for car retailers and OEMs. Its dashboards provide updates on critical information about all aspects of an automotive business including CRM, sales, service, parts and finance. Jack Allman, CCO and Co-Founder of Bumper said: “AutoBI is a perfect fit for Bumper and this acquisition is a key part of our strategic goal to become Europe’s largest automotive p
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Suzuki had said it will invest $35 billion to launch five EVs by 2030 but appears to be backing away from these promises. Company president Toshihiro Suzuki recently indicated an electric Jimny could be off the cards. India accounts for 48% of Suzuki’s sales and will rely heavily on ICEs for quite some time. A few days ago, Suzuki finally ventured into the world of electric vehicles, unveiling the eVitara.
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Manheim Auction Services’ Gloucester site launched last month with record-breaking results. The sale event saw 5,270 accepted bids, the most received at a commercial Manheim auction, totalling £4.2 million pounds in assets sold on the day. The site is a a seven-figure investment designed to support Manheim’s van and truck customer base. Matthew Davock, director of commercial vehicles at Manheim Auction Services said: “Our ambition from the outset was to create a lively, energy-filled atmosphere
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Toyota is fixing select Tacoma models that have been broken and will replace the transmissions of ones that fail in the future. A new class action claims Toyota is liable for fraudulent concealment/omission and other charges. Two months ago, Toyota issed a technical service bulletin for the 2024 Tacoma, announcing that it would replace the eight-speed transmissions and torque converters of vehicles with a pressure control solenoid actuator stuck or a torque converter clutch actuator locked in th
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Rochdale-based lender Marsh Finance has signed a deal to adopt iVendi’s new point-of-sale system. Marsh Finance can now share its proposition with dealers across iVendi’s user base. The system will allow for fast and compliant quotation generation and easy application completion for online and showroom car buyers. Andrew Marsh, CEO of Marsh Finance, said, ” The technology we are implementing will allow us to extend our reach beyond our existing dealer base and offer our products to a much
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The refreshed Ford Equator debuts with a plug-in hybrid, offering 362 hp and a 68-mile EV range. Design changes feature a wider grille, slimmer taillights, and new 20-inch wheels. The updated 3-row SUV model will make its debut at the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show. Ford sprawling lineup of global SUVs includes the Equator , which has just received a mid-cycle update in China, following closely on the heels of the recently introduced, slightly smaller Equator Sport.
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Autofinity has launched ViSOURCE, a tool to aggregate wholesale vendor stock and information to provide buyers with an extensive view of the used car market. ViHUB enables automotive retailers to pool vehicle data, automatically populate online marketplaces and manage stock with up-to-date inventory details. CEO Andy Whitehair said: “Used car buyers within franchised and independent retailers source used cars from a variety of vendors each operating their own platforms with their own page displa
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
This Chevrolet Chevelle makes 2,800 horsepower with a 540 cubic inch V8 under the hood. It features dozens of 3D-printed and CNC-machined parts designed in-house. Fans can follow the entire build process via a newly released YouTube series. SEMA show always brings out household names in the car world. In addition, a few unknown builders do what they can to make their own way in the industry.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Mass vehicle production may no longer take place here, but Australia is still entrusted by some of the world’s biggest car makers to help develop new models – and the Kia Tasman is just the latest. The 2025 Kia Tasman has finally been shown to the world, with the company revealing its Australian arm was set up as a “mini technical centre” to help develop the model.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Mercedes has teased details of the new electric CLA sedan ahead of the car going on sale next year. CEO Ola Källenius takes the wheel of the Tesla Model 3 rival at Mercedes’ test track, confirming the EV’s two-speed transmission and a companion hybrid model. The Benz boss also gives us a look at the star-shaped DRLs in the headlights and tries the car’s AI voice assistant.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
GWM Australia is introducing its first plug-in hybrid early in 2025, which it claims will offer class-leading electric range. The 2025 GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV is due here during the first quarter of 2025 (January to March inclusive), priced at $55,990 drive-away. It’s now available for pre-order. The Haval H6 GT PHEV features a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 110kW and 230Nm, mated with two electric motors at the front plus another at the rear with 135kW and 232Nm.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Some Bolt models have diagnostic software that was incorrectly installed and may not function as designed. GM advises affected Bolt owners to cap charging at 90% to reduce the possibility of battery fires. Owners are also encouraged to not let the range of their EVs dip below 70 miles. A next-generation Chevrolet Bolt is on the horizon, but GM can’t seem to escape the shadow of its troubled past with the model.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Audi Australia says a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the facelifted A3 is “under consideration” for the Australian market as the premium German auto brand looks to broaden its electrified vehicle range in 2025. Revealed internationally recently as part of the Audi A3’s mid-life facelift – which is due on sale here in the first half of 2025 – the plug-in hybrid models team a 25.7kWh battery with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and an 85kW/330Nm electric motor integrated
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Canoo has just $4.51 million in cash and cash equivalents as it struggles to deliver electric vehicles profitably. The company has furloughed 30 employees, representing 23% of its workforce, amid ongoing financial losses and restructuring efforts. Last year, it delivered only 22 vehicles while facing lawsuits from suppliers over unpaid debts totaling more than $570,000.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
BMW is recalling more than 3000 examples of its X3 – including the hotter X3 M and Alpina XD3 – due to a defective part inside the cabin. “The attachment for the interior cargo rail may become damaged in the event of an extreme rear impact,” the company says in its recall notice. “This could result in the interior cargo rail detaching from the vehicle. “If the interior cargo rail detaches from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of serious injury to vehicle passengers.&
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The Toyota RAV-X concept is inspired by Dakar Rally racers with hardcore off-road mods. A long-travel suspension is combined with a rugged bodykit and new wheels. The SEMA build explores the potential of a new halo model in the future RAV4 lineup. Toyota has rolled out yet another concept for the 2024 SEMA Show , this time giving the RAV4 a rugged makeover.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Record beats Porsche Taycan’s 2019 run of 2128.2 miles, set on the same Nardò test track in Italy Mercedes-Benz has set a new electric car distance record during testing of its third-generation CLA. Building on the benchmarks established by the sleek EQXX engineering concept, a prototype of the new saloon covered 2309.6 miles within a 24-hour period at the Nardò test track in Italy This surpasses the 24-hour distance of 2128.2 miles set by the Porsche Taycan on the same 7.9-mile banked oval in 2
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Lexus has introduced the 2025 LS, which carries over unchanged. Despite the lack of updates, pricing has climbed $500 to start at $81,685. While the LS is celebrating its 35 th anniversary, the future doesn’t look bright as sales have been declining for years. 35 years ago, an upstart luxury brand was launched to challenge BMW and Mercedes. It was Lexus and they had high hopes for their LS 400 flagship.
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