Motor Authority
AUGUST 21, 2024
Growing demand for hybrids and increased price pressure in the electric vehicle segment has led to Ford shifting its electrification plans. The automaker announced on Wednesday it canceled an electric three-row SUV that was originally promised for launch in 2025 with up to 350 miles of range. It said it already invested $400 million in the.
Autocar
AUGUST 21, 2024
Sleeper Edition is almost indistinguishable from the regular Superb Quickest Superb yet arrives as a celebration of the outgoing Mk3 model Skoda UK has unveiled a unique Superb called the Sleeper Edition, which packs supercar levels of performance that belie its unassuming appearance. It is based on a range-topping Laurin & Klement 4x4 version of the outgoing Mk3 estate, but its turbocharged 2.0-litre four-pot engine has been boosted from 276bhp to a whopping 470bhp.
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Motor Authority
AUGUST 21, 2024
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz will cost between $61,545 and $71,545 EPA-rated range for the 2025 ID.Buzz ranges from 234 to 231 miles per charge The 2025 ID.Buzz will arrive in the U.S. later this year The long wait for the Volkswagen ID.Buzz in U.S. showrooms is almost over. The three-row electric minivan serving as the spiritual successor to the.
AutoDealer Today
AUGUST 21, 2024
Makes key addition in automotive veteran Averi Tucker, who brings decades of sales leadership and business-development experience.
Motor Authority
AUGUST 21, 2024
The 2024 model year was the last for Infiniti's Q50 compact sedan, leaving the brand with a lineup consisting of SUVs only for 2025. The Q50 arrived for the 2014 model year and ushered in Infiniti's Q naming strategy. However, it saw few updates over the years and some rivals, like the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, have even been redesigned twice over.
AutoDealer Today
AUGUST 21, 2024
The class will give an overview of ASE testing in Spanish, including current tests, test development and test-preparation tools.
Motor Authority
AUGUST 21, 2024
BMW in recent years has launched entry-level race cars based on the M2 and other 2-Series Coupe models, and the automaker is currently working on a new one that it plans to have ready in time for the 2026 motorsports season. Teaser photos released on Tuesday point to the car being based on the latest M2 which BMW introduced for the 2023 model.
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Motor Authority
AUGUST 21, 2024
French luxury brand DS, part of the Stellantis fold, has plans to exclusively launch electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids starting from 2025, and a midsize crossover will mark the start of the transition. The crossover is expected to go by the name DS 8 Crossback, and a prototype has been spotted again. Crossback is the tag DS uses for.
Carscoops
AUGUST 21, 2024
Tesla has issued a new recall affecting 9,136 Model X vehicles from the 2016 model year. The issue lies in a potential lack of primer that could lead to roof trim separation The 2016 Model X has been recalled in the past for similar issues with glass panels. Tesla has been hit with another recall, this time targeting certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The culprit?
Motor Authority
AUGUST 21, 2024
The 1971 movie “Le Mans” is essential viewing for anyone with gasoline in their veins. It's a turgid, plot-less nightmare for everyone else, but if there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that Steve McQueen, the Tag Heuer Monaco watch he wears, and the Porsche 917 he drives are all effortlessly cool. McQueen and his crew had three.
Autocar
AUGUST 21, 2024
Japanese firm is aiming to create a balanced model line-up amid slowing EV sales Nissan remains committed to an electric-only line-up in Europe by 2030 despite the slowdown in EV sales growth – but the firm’s Europe sales chief says it will need flexibility in the coming years. The Japanese firm last year committed to phasing out its combustion and hybrid models in Europe by the start of the next decade and said all new models launched in the region will be EVs.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Car Buying , Minivan/Van , Electric Continue reading VW ID. Buzz finally priced, starts at $61,545 VW ID. Buzz finally priced, starts at $61,545 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
AUGUST 21, 2024
The recall affects a variety of BMW SUVs, sedans, and sports cars across the lineup. BMW reports no known accidents or injuries linked to the identified fault. The Korean Ministry of Transport initially alerted BMW to the potential issue. BMW has issued a huge recall in the United States impacting over 720,000 vehicles that have been fitted with a defective water pump.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Ford , Truck , Crossover , SUV , Commercial Vehicles , Electric , Hybrid Continue reading Ford cancels electric three-row SUV, pivots to hybrid Ford cancels electric three-row SUV, pivots to hybrid originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
AutoDealer Today
AUGUST 21, 2024
Companies offer auto dealers vehicle repair financing through flexible payment options.
Autocar
AUGUST 21, 2024
XC90 is due its first major styling update since its 2015 launch ‘Substantial refresh’ is expected to bring tech upgrade and new powertrains A “substantially refreshed” Volvo XC90 will be unveiled on 4 September, the Swedish brand has announced. It said that a “new iteration of the hybrid Volvo XC90” will be shown at an event celebrating the market launch of its all-new electric sibling, the EX90.
AutoDealer Today
AUGUST 21, 2024
Consumers cautious on buying and are finding an alternative-fuel vehicle middle ground.
Carscoops
AUGUST 21, 2024
Volvo will introduce a “substantially refreshed” XC90 on September 4. The new XC90 will feature a hybrid powertrain, joining the fully electric EX90. Besides the SUV flagships, Volvo said there “might be a surprise or two” at the event. The slowdown in EV growth has forced many automakers to reconsider pulling the plug on their combustion-powered lineups.
CarExpert
AUGUST 21, 2024
Rideshare pioneer Uber is reportedly closing its Australian car sharing service, just two and a half years after acquiring the business for $105 million. The Australian Financial Review (AFR) reports Uber Carshare will close by the end of this week, according to employees of the company. Uber Carshare was born in December 2022 after the US ridesharing pioneer purchased Australian start-up Car Next Door in January of the same year for $105 million, initially only focusing on operations Down Under
Carscoops
AUGUST 21, 2024
2024 marks the final year for the Infiniti Q50. The model was introduced in 2013 and has been largely unchanged. The Q50 was Infiniti’s last remaining car, so they’re an SUV-only brand until their new EV lineup arrives. Barack Obama is back in the news and so is something introduced during his administration. No, we’re not talking about the Affordable Care Act, but rather the unloved Infiniti Q50.
CarExpert
AUGUST 21, 2024
US car giant Ford has announced myriad changes to its electric vehicle (EV) plans overnight, including the delay or cancellation of new models in favour of more hybrids. However, it also provided the launch date of what could be an electric Ranger – even if it’s not yet calling it just that. A dedicated ‘skunkworks’ team in California is currently developing a new EV platform which aims to be cheaper to produce – and more affordable for buyers – than its current electric models.
Carscoops
AUGUST 21, 2024
Jonquetta Winbush suffered a seizure while driving with her two children in East Texas. Officer Charles Cobb rescued her from the submerged car and performed life-saving CPR. Winbush spent three weeks in the ICU but is expected to fully recover. Police in East Texas have released dramatic body cam footage that shows an officer pulling an unconscious woman from a car submerged in a pond and saving her life.
Autocar
AUGUST 21, 2024
Ford will focus on hybrid seven-seaters for the US and affordable EVs for Europe Kia EV9 rival was due to be launched next year but failed to meet profit criteria Ford has scrapped its plan to launch a three-row, seven-seat electric SUV next year, warning that the move could cost the company $1.9 billion (£1.5bn). It has been cancelled because it would not have been profitable within the first year of its launch.
Carscoops
AUGUST 21, 2024
Cadillac has announced the facelifted Escalade will start at $89,590. That’s an increase of $5,700 but the Escalade-V climbs $6,475 to begin at $161,990. The 2025 Escalade has revised styling and an all-new interior with a 55-inch display. The 2025 Cadillac Escalade sports a bold new design and an upscale interior that mimics the Escalade IQ. Given this, it’s not surprising to see a sizable price hike of $5,700.
Motor Trader
AUGUST 21, 2024
Greenhous Group has appointed Craig Norton as its new Dealer Principal at their Telford dealership, following the retirement of Steve Thomas. Norton joins with experience in the automotive sector and the Stellantis brand line-up, Previously, he was General Manager and Sales Manager at W R Davies Group over the last 16 years and more recently he represented DS Automobiles network as Chair for the franchise board.
Carscoops
AUGUST 21, 2024
Lexus has introduced the 2025 RX, which offers a new Black Line Special Edition. The lineup has also been expanded to include a new F Sport Design trim. Additional changes are limited, but all models now come equipped with a 12.3-inch multi-information display. The RX is Lexus’ best-selling vehicle and it’s getting a handful of updates for 2025.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
Filed under: Green , Recalls , Tesla , Crossover , SUV , Electric Continue reading Tesla recalls more than 9,000 2016 Model X SUVs over roof trim piece Tesla recalls more than 9,000 2016 Model X SUVs over roof trim piece originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
AUGUST 21, 2024
The Vision 148 project plans to modernize the iconic Ford Sierra RS500. Cosworth has been tasked with upgrading the 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder. The project is aiming for a kerb weight of under 1,000 kg (2,204 lbs). Rally-bred road cars don’t get more iconic, or desirable, than the Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500, and one of the 500 units built is getting a very special overhaul in the UK.
Motor Trader
AUGUST 21, 2024
DS Automobiles’ Prestige Awards saw retailers receive awards for Retailer of the Year, Most Improved Retailer and the Prestige Award for Marketing. DS Swansea, FRF, was named Retailer of the Year and also awarded the Prestige Award for Marketing. The Business Performance categories recognise performance overall including sales, with electric, and customer satisfaction in sales and aftersales.
Carscoops
AUGUST 21, 2024
Two of the new models will serve as Tesla Model Y and Model 3 rivals. Details about the third model remain a mystery, but it won’t be a station wagon. The carmaker has expressed openness to a ‘rugged’ style EV. Lucid is working on a new model to rival the Tesla Model Y that’ll be priced at under $50,000. However, this isn’t the only ‘entry-level’ EV it’s working on, as the carmaker has revealed there are two other accessible models on the horizon.
Motor Trader
AUGUST 21, 2024
Drive Motor Retail is the first multi-franchise company to partner with Blue Light Card. The partnership showcases Drive Motor Retail’s commitment to supporting the emergency services, NHS, social care sector, teachers and armed forces. Blue Light Card will offer frontline workers exclusive savings through the new partnership. Michael Breen, operations director at Drive said: “Our partnership with the Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Service is a way for us to give back and show
Carscoops
AUGUST 21, 2024
BMW is gauging the M5 Touring’s US reception to decide if the new M3 Touring will follow. The next iteration of the M3 Touring is anticipated to debut sometime later this decade. The BMW M3 Touring might just be one of the coolest performance cars currently on sale, yet, frustratingly, it’s not available in the United States. However, the carmaker has hinted that if the new M5 Touring sells well in the US market, there’s a chance the next-generation M3 Touring could make its wa
Motor Trader
AUGUST 21, 2024
Auto Trader has launched its multi-million-pound ‘Found AT’ campaign which will run for six months and reach around 96% of the UK’s adult population at least 35 times. The new car market faces new regulatory targets, softening retail demand, and increased supply. Auto Trader’s campaign will showcase 20,000 brand-new cars and 37,000 nearly new cars. John Smyth, director of Swansway Motor Group, said: “Compared to used, the new car market is feeling the pressure at the moment.
Carscoops
AUGUST 21, 2024
The redesigned Audi Q3 has been spied undergoing testing in Europe. It sports a more curvaceous design with split lighting units and a pronounced grille. The crossover is expected to be introduced next year as a 2026 model. The 2026 Audi Q3 must be feeling frisky as it’s running around town virtually undisguised. This is a boon for us as we can clearly see the production body.
Motor Trader
AUGUST 21, 2024
Castrol has launched ‘First Car Love Stories’, a new campaign to help drive brand awareness and sales. The campaign also encourages workshop customers to share their motoring stories for a chance to win a £10,000 monetary prize. The new promotion will capture car drivers’ emotive stories about their very first car. Car enthusiasts who do not yet own a car can submit a brief description of their first dream car.
Carscoops
AUGUST 21, 2024
Toyota’s 2026 RAV4 is poised to become hybrid-only, following the exclusively hybrid Camry. Hybrids could represent over half of Toyota’s North American sales by 2025, as per projections. Toyota’s focus on hybrids allows it to navigate regulatory challenges while developing battery EVs. Toyota pioneered hybrid powertrains , and while much of the industry has shifted focus to battery-electric vehicles, the Japanese marque is doubling down on combustion engines with electrical as
Autocar
AUGUST 21, 2024
Fancy your own combination of letters and numbers? These can be had from £325,000 Like them or loathe them, there’s no denying that numberplates are a popular purchase in the UK - and some of them are more expensive than you think. For many drivers, they’re a way to present a message to other family, friends, or other drivers. Some use them to present their name, make jokes or relate them to their actual car.
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