Tue.May 21, 2024

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Jaguar marks end of gas-engine era with special F-Pace

Motor Authority

Jaguar is bidding farewell to the internal-combustion engine, as the automaker plans to exclusively sell electric vehicles starting from 2025. None of the current range will remain, including the I-Pace electric crossover. To mark the occasion, Jaguar last week revealed the F-Pace 90th Anniversary Edition, which the automaker confirmed as the.

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United Arab Emirates Q1 2024: Nissan Sunny and Patrol on top, local brand Rabdan lands

Best Selling Cars Blog

Rabdan One 74,215 new vehicles were sold in the United Arab Emirates over the first quarter of 2024. Toyota dominates the brands charts with 24.8% share ahead of Nissan at 17.1%. Mitsubishi (7.6%), Hyundai (4%) and Ford (4%) complete the Top 5. MG is up to #7 and Mercedes appears at #10 now that it communicates its overall volume. Notice also Geely (#13), JAC (#16) and Tesla (#17) holding a spot inside the Top 20.

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Lamborghini CEO hesitant to launch electric supercar

Motor Authority

Lamborghini will launch its first electric vehicle in 2028, but it won't be one of the brand's traditional supercars. In an interview with Bloomberg published on Sunday, Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini's CEO, said demand for electric supercars remains nascent, and that Lamborghini plans to take a wait-and-see approach. The automaker is currently.

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China imports April 2024: Lexus ES distant leader, Range Rover up to #5

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Range Rover hits a record ranking in April. Sales of new imported cars in China drop -11.4% year-on-year in April to 50,887 units, leading to a year-to-date tally off -8.3% to 212,089. Imports are now dwarfed by exports which passes the 500,000 monthly unit mark for the first time in April at 504,000 (+13%). Lexus (+48.7%) goes completely against the negative market and surges 48.7% year-on-year to over 14,000 units.

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Toyota GR boss wants to develop a performance SUV

Motor Authority

Popular Toyota SUVs like the Land Cruiser 300 and Yaris Cross sold overseas can already be ordered with performance tuning via a GR Sport upgrade, though in the future a dedicated performance SUV developed by GR may be launched. GR, short for Gazoo Racing, is Toyota's official motorsports and performance arm. It's the division responsible for wild.

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Saudi Arabia Q1 2024: Toyota Yaris Sedan most popular

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Yaris Sedan ranks #1 in Saudi Arabia so far in 2024. 194,281 new vehicles found a home in Saudi Arabia over Q1 2024. Toyota easily leads the way in the brands charts with 26.6% share, distancing Hyundai at 14.1%. Nissan (7.4%) and Kia (7.3%) are a notch below while Isuzu impresses at #5. Ford is up to #6, Suzuki leaps up to #7, MG ranks #8 but Changan drops to #9.

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Jeep Avenger 4xe debuts May 22

Motor Authority

Jeep on Wednesday will reveal the Avenger 4xe as the first all-wheel-drive version of the Avenger subcompact crossover sold overseas. The 4xe designation, pronounced “four by e,” is what Jeep uses for electrified models with all-wheel drive. There are currently 4xe versions of the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, both of them equipped with.

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Electric Chevy Camaro might not be a high-horsepower performance slayer

Motor Authority

The Chevrolet Camaro bowed out of production late last year but the nameplate isn't being retired. A new seventh-generation Camaro is planned, and General Motors President Mark Reuss spilled some details in an interview with Motor Trend published last week. Reuss, whose first car was a 1967 Camaro, said he wants to see the next generation return.

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Media post: Simple Car Upgrades You’ll Love in 2024

Best Selling Cars Blog

We’d all love a brand-new vehicle sparkling away in our garage, wouldn’t we? Unfortunately, the budget doesn’t always work in our favour when it comes to these things. Lucky for us car enthusiasts, there are still plenty of ways to enhance our daily driving experience that won’t break the bank. In this article, we’ll take a look at five easy car upgrades that will be well worth the effort and investment, and level up your car without having to trade it in for a newer, more expensive model.

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Ferrari envisions AR system to improve lap times

Motor Authority

Ferrari is developing an augmented-reality display that would help coach drivers. As described in a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on April 2, and originally filed by Ferrari back in March 2021, this display would be projected through lenses attached to a helmet, and show information such as.

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Media post: 8 Unordinary Sports Cars You Can Rent in Dubai Today

Best Selling Cars Blog

You won’t probably argue that Dubai is synonymous with luxury. Its towering skyscrapers and opulent malls are sophistication itself. And, of course, nothing embodies Dubai’s flair for the extraordinary more than its luxury car rentals. Let’s review eight unordinary sports cars you can rent there today. 8 Unordinary Sports Cars To Rent In Dubai 1. Porsche Macan The Porsche Macan combines performance and luxury in a sleek package.

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Audi's first EV jointly developed with SAIC due in 2025

Motor Authority

Audi and SAIC, China's biggest automaker, on Monday provided the first details on a partnership announced in July aimed at accelerating the development of electric vehicles for the Chinese market. The two automakers said they plan to jointly develop an EV platform to be called the Advanced Digitized Platform. It will be designed for subcompact and.

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Media post: Silent Revolution: Exploring the Advantages of Electric Vehicles

Best Selling Cars Blog

The transportation sector is on the brink of a major transformation, largely driven by the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). As global awareness around environmental issues heightens, consumers and governments alike are rallying behind the adoption of cleaner, more sustainable forms of transportation. Electric vehicles stand at the forefront of this silent revolution, poised to reshape our roads, cities, and the very air we breathe.

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Jaguar F-Pace 90th Anniversary Edition, Audi-SAIC deal: Car News Headlines

Motor Authority

Jaguar will transform into a fully electric brand next year, and that means the era of Jaguar cars with internal-combustion engines is coming to an end after nine decades. The automaker is marking the occasion with special final editions of its current lineup, the latest of which is the F-Pace 90th Anniversary Edition. Audi has been struggling to.

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Congratulations! May's Member of the Month is Nick Charlton, IT Governance Manager at Volkswagen Group UK Ltd.

Women Automotive Network

Why did you join the Women Automotive Network? I joined the Women Automotive Network because I want to support and provide another perspective, share my experiences, and help where I can to push the message that we are #BetterTogether. I’m aware of the potential privilege afforded to me either consciously or subconsciously, and that is why being a male ally is something that is personally very important to me.

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Automotive Amplifiers Contest to Celebrate Innovation

AutoDealer Today

To be held at annual Reynolds Retail Summit, the competition carries $15K in prizes for individuals who are amplifying retail automotive.

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BYD aims to replace Routemaster with 400-mile EV London bus

Autocar

The BD11 has a battery capacity of 532kWh - the largest of any commercial EV currently available in the UK The new BYD BD11 double-decker bus is tipped to replace London's Routemaster with a range of more than 400 miles and high levels of passenger comfort. Launched today at the London Bus Museum, the Chinese firm's latest electric bus arrives 11 years after it first launched a bus in the UK and shortly after it delivered its 1800th bus here.

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Digital Strong for New Auto Insurance Business

AutoDealer Today

Study finds many first-time shoppers make their first contact online, though insurers’ digital channels have much room for improvement.

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Mercedes-AMG GT

Autocar

Second-generation of AMG's flagship super sports car gets four seats and four-wheel drive Confirmation bias must be something that car-makers account for when they’re doing their market research - mustn’t it? In press material - for cars like this new Mercedes-AMG GT sports car, and so many others - the feedback of owners of the outgoing model is treated with gospel reverence.

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SafePoint Launches Enhanced Features

AutoDealer Today

Company says technology monitors inventory, recaptures lost service revenue, and super-charges retention.

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Citroen C3

Autocar

The jostling to fill the supermini void left by the Ford Fiesta continues with a model that's all about comfort The Ford Fiesta may be dead, yet its rivals have taken the initiative by trying to make a new supermini that becomes the default choice in the class.New Renault Clio, Suzuki Swift and MG 3 models have all been launched in recent months to try to take the Fiesta's crown, and now the new Citroën C3 is making its bid.The C3 is a visually identical petrol-powered sibling to the new Citroën

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Kenworth SuperTruck 2 Is A Hybrid, Bullet Train Of A Semi

Carscoops

Kenworth has unveiled their eco-friendly SuperTruck 2. It features an aerodynamic design that provides a 48% reduction in drag. The model also sports a lightweight design and an efficient diesel engine with a 48V mild hybrid system. Honda isn’t the only company making a splash at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo as Kenworth has unveiled their SuperTruck 2.

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McLaren unveils Ayrton Senna tributes for Monaco Grand Prix

Autocar

Both the Senna hypercar and the MCL38 F1 racer receive special schemes One-off hypercar and Formula 1 racer schemes reference the legendary driver’s life and achievements McLaren has commemorated the 30th anniversary of the death of Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna with a pair of special liveries that will make their debut at this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix.

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The Future Is Here: Volvo And Aurora Launch Level 4 Self-Driving Trucks

Carscoops

The new specially-designed Volvo Trucks VNL Autonomous launched in a production-ready state. New semi uses Aurora’s Driver Level 4 autonomous system to navigate Roll out of up to 20 driverless big rigs planned before the end of the year Volvo Autonomous Solutions has launched a “production-ready” self-driving truck at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas.

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Car makers slash EV prices by as much as £14,000 to boost demand

Autocar

Price cuts are effectively being made by most car makers on selected EV models Autocar finds makers are offering contributions up to £14k as demand in private EV sector falters Research by Autocar shows car makers are slashing prices of some new electric cars by up to £14,000 in a bid to boost their sales of electric vehicles in the face of flagging consumer interest and to counter the impact of the ZEV mandate, which stipulates that at least 22% of their new car sales in 2024 must be EVs.

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Audi To Develop Bespoke Chinese EV Platform With SAIC

Carscoops

German carmaker to launch 3 new BEVs in China, with the first arriving next year Audi already sells the MEB-based Q4 e-tron and Q5 e-tron in the country Using a joint platform will reduce Audi’s time-to-market by more than 30% Audi is partnering with SAIC to develop a new China -specific architecture known as the ‘Advanced Digitized Platform’ for its next generation of electric vehicles.

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Round Up More Deals With These Tips

AutoDealer Today

Finance-and-insurance vet gives straight advice on how to maximize sales efforts.

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2025 Honda Civic Gains Hybrid Option With 200 HP And New Sporty Styling

Carscoops

The facelifted Civic looks sportier than before thanks to the new grille and bumper intakes. The 2025 model year introduces a hybrid powertrain option with a combined output of 200 hp The 2.0-liter gasoline engine is carried over, but there is no word yet on the manual Civic Si Honda unveiled the facelifted version of the Civic in hatchback and sedan bodystyles, adding a hybrid powertrain option after a decade of absence in the North American lineup.

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Executive Spotlight with Bill Wittenmyer of DealerOn

AutoSuccessOnline

In the AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight, host Brian Ankney interviews Bill Wittenmyer from DealerOn , discussing the current challenges and strategies for car dealerships. Dealerships are struggling with staffing and performance due to a significant portion of salespeople and managers being new to the industry post-COVID. This lack of experience affects their ability to negotiate and manage effectively.

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Audi Prepares Facelifted RS Q8 With Fresh Design Cues

Carscoops

Audi is gearing up to introduce the facelifted RS Q8. The model features updated lighting units and revised bumpers. Power will likely be provided by a familiar twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8. Audi introduced the facelifted Q8 and SQ8 last fall, and followed up with improved plug-in hybrid variants last month. Now, the company is turning its attention to the range-topping RS Q8.

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GM seeks to patent a system that evaluates your mental well-being

Auto Blog

Filed under: GM , Technology Continue reading GM seeks to patent a system that evaluates your mental well-being GM seeks to patent a system that evaluates your mental well-being originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 May 2024 11:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oakland Swaps Traffic Lights For Stop Signs As People Are Stealing Them For Copper

Carscoops

The city of Oakland removed traffic lights at a busy intersection due to copper theft Local residents believe that the city needs to address its homeless encampment instead The stop signs are ‘temporary’ but there’s no word on when the lights will return Stop signs are a normal part of everyday driving, but they’re not appropriate for every road type.

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Australia’s homegrown electric Toyota HiLux project is dead

CarExpert

An ambitious plan to create an electric Toyota HiLux in Australia has floundered through a lack of funding. ROEV, an electric vehicle and software startup, has been forced to cancel its HiLux plan after working on the project for more than two years. It had been holding solid orders for its HiLux, including strong interest from mining companies, but was unable to raise the $5 million to move into full-scale production.

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Toyota Considers Building Its First True GR Performance SUV

Carscoops

Toyota Gazoo Racing boss believes they need to add a performance SUV in their lineup. A GR-branded model would be more powerful and sharper compared to the already available GR Sport versions. Possible candidates include the Yaris Cross, C-HR, Corolla Cross, and RAV4. The Toyota Gazoo Racing division is on a roll lately, offering a series of well-received sports cars (GR86 and GR Supra) and hot hatches (GR Yaris and GR Corolla).

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Ohio Stores Sell

AutoDealer Today

Transaction boosts auto group’s footprint in northern part of state.

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Would You Take The 2026 Porsche Cayenne EV Over The V8 Version?

Carscoops

Porsche is working on an electric Cayenne based on the Macan EV’s PPE platform Two-row SUV will slot between Macan and EV and 2027’s K1 First ever zero-emissions Cayenne will live alongside combustion version Sometimes it feels like Porsche is two companies in one, determined to stick with the 911’s traditional shape and rear-engined layout decades after everyone else has moved on, yet at the same time pushing forward with progressive ideas like the original Cayenne, and later

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Tesla Cybertruck takes second behind Ford F-150 Lightning in monthly sales race

Auto Blog

Filed under: By the Numbers , Green , Tesla , Truck , Electric Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck takes second behind Ford F-150 Lightning in monthly sales race Tesla Cybertruck takes second behind Ford F-150 Lightning in monthly sales race originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 May 2024 07:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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