Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
A 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway C12 coupe formerly owned by NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. is now up for sale on Bring a Trailer. The modified coupe is a product of Connecticut-based Callaway Cars. The late Reeves Callaway started the company in 1977, offering aftermarket parts of multiple brands but becoming synonymous with the Corvette.
Best Selling Cars Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The Peugeot 2008 confirms it is the best-seller in Portugal. Portuguese new car sales are up a solid 7.5% year-on-year in January to 15,737 units. This comes on the back of January 2023 volumes already up 48.4%. Strikingly, the Top 4 manufacturers all outpace the market: Peugeot (+56.5%) is back to #1 with 13.3% share, distancing Dacia (+17.6%) up to #2 for the third time in the past 5 months, Mercedes (+14.2%) and Toyota (+24.7%) up three spots on its FY2023 level at #4.
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Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Production of the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut is now underway, so the company is shifting focus to a speed-record attempt. The automaker showed the first customer Jesko Absolut in an Instagram post a few days ago. Around the same time, founder Christian von Koenigsegg said in an interview with Swedish publication Carup that the company would try to.
Best Selling Cars Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
BMW 1 Series UK sales are up 156.1% year-on-year in January. The UK new car market advances 8.2% year-on-year in January to 142,876 units. One of the interesting facts in the UK this month is the one millionth BEV registered. Diesel sales drop -10.1% to 9,348, petrol matches the market at +7.5% to 81,905 and 57.3% share vs. 57.7% a year ago, BEVs soar 21% to 20,935 and 14.7% share vs. 13.1% in January 2023, PHEVs do ever better at +31.1% to 11,944 and 8.4% share vs. 6.9% and HEVs drop -1.2% to 1
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Lamborghini electric cars will have more power than the automaker's traditional supercars, while preserving their emotional appeal, CEO Stephan Winkelmann said in a recent interview with Autocar. "The fact of the numbers is important," Winkelmann said, noting that Lamborghini is targeting one megawatt, or 1,341 hp. But he added that the way the.
Best Selling Cars Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Subaru Crosstrek sales climb up 140.8% in January. According to data by local consultancy DesRosiers Automotive, the Canadian new light vehicle market is up a very solid 14.9% year-on-year in January to 112,862 units. This is higher than pre-pandemic January 2020 (110,470). Notably the seasonally adjusted annualised rate of sales (SAAR) stands at 2.06 million, passing the 2 million milestone for the first time since February 2020.
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
After showing an electric version of the 2025 Mini Cooper last September, Mini has revealed the first gasoline versions of the redesigned hatchback on Wednesday. The fourth generation of the modern Mini hatch launches in the U.S. in Cooper S and Cooper guises, scheduled to start production in March and July, respectively. With Mini planning to go.
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Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Rivian has filed a patent application for a cargo bay divider that can also charge tools and other devices stored in it. The application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Jan. 18, and originally filed July 18, 2022, shows a vertical pegboard that attaches to the floor of the cargo area via mounting.
Best Selling Cars Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
BMW is up to 5th place in the Polish brands ranking this month. The Polish new car market is up a splendid 22.5% year-on-year in January to 42,109. Toyota (+23.2%) manages its second best ever share at 23.1%, only surpassed by the 24.3% reached last August. Skoda (+11.4%) and Kia (+16.1%) are soft unlike Hyundai (+44.2%), BMW (+55.7%) and Audi (+26.4%).
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
We drove the updated 2024 Genesis G70 and found it remains an athletic, fun, compact luxury sport sedan. The standard all-season Michelin tires and lack of a limited-slip differential in back make it hard to put the power down in certain situations, but this car remains a strong value. The new base engine makes the G70 more fun and only adds to.
Best Selling Cars Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Lixiang climbs the Russian brands charts. New car sales in Russia gain 77.3% year-on-year in January to 80,212 units, yet this is 12.5% below January 2022. Lada (+26.4%) vastly trails its home market and sees its share thaw to 27.8%. The next 8 brands (!) are Chinese. Haval (+133.7%) is up to 12% share and Geely (+159.7%) is up to 11.2% while Chery (+59.5%) drops to 11%.
AutoDealer Today
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
topics covered in this webinar: parts & repair market trends outside the dealer - why you need to care! today’s challenges with parts sales & retention how to sell and better serve repairers outside your dealership - they need your parts!
Best Selling Cars Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Toyota RAV4 sales are up 197.4% year-on-year in January. With new licence plates now available, January is traditionally the biggest month of the year in Ireland, typically accounting for roughly one quarter of the annual volume and setting the tone for the coming year. So it’s good news this month with sales up 15% to 31,446. Toyota (+22.7%) is the clear leader with a stunning 17.3% market share vs. 13.6% over the Full Year 2023.
Machines with Souls
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
It’s possible you don’t know this, but BMW still makes plenty of 3 and 5 Series wagons. For some reason, people that live in the United States don’t buy them. Sigh. But now, there’s a new BMW 5 Series Touring based on the latest 5, and it gives a clue as to what the upcoming… The post Here’s what the upcoming M5 Wagon will look like appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Our spy photographers have captured a new prototype of the next-generation Porsche 718 Boxster, further shedding its disguise. Gone are several bits of camouflage and the fake exhaust pipes, while also revealing production headlights that echo the design of the Taycan and Macan. The rear also throws off more of its cloak, showcasing a slim third brake light and real taillights.
AutoDealer Today
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
New EFG Cos President and CEO Jennifer Rappaport outlines strategies for industry stability through training and innovation.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Like a regular Cayenne, only more exclusive, more expensive and less practical The Porsche Cayenne Coupé really is one of those cars that appears to be an answer to a question you thought nobody was asking. The definition of a want, and not a need.Which seems quite odd for something that is ostensibly an SUB. Like all manufacturers however, Porsche is getting ever keener to make sure no niche goes unfilled.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
While Saab may be considered defunct with little to no hope revival, that hasn’t deterred a senior designer from Lucid Motors from indulging in the fantasy of envisioning a future luxury SUV bearing the Swedish marque’s emblem. This creation has been brought to life by Grimaud Gervex who was also responsible for an intriguing Range Rover sedan roughly 18 months ago.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Confused by all the new cars coming to the UK? Let Autocar guide you through the who, what, where and when If you’re a regular Autocar reader, you will have been seeing the news channels pinging with updates of new car brands coming to the UK. The influx of manufacturers entering our market can mostly be attributed to two reasons; the rise of the Chinese car manufacturer and the buying habits of the public.
AutoDealer Today
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The NHTSA will award $350M in grants to upgrade, standardize systems that collect road fatality information.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Sales of the 2024 Ford Maverick are off to a rapid start this year, jumping by 98% compared to January 2023 and placing it easily ahead of the Toyota Tacoma and even the full-size Tundra. In the first month of 2024, Ford sold a total of 12,443 examples of the popular Maverick. Demand for the Maverick Hybrid proved to be particularly strong, growing by 118% to 6,092 units.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Filed under: Green , Ford , Electric Continue reading Ford reveals plans for small, cheap EVs to take on Tesla and China Ford reveals plans for small, cheap EVs to take on Tesla and China originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 7 Feb 2024 10:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Quarkus, a small French company with the goal of bringing a mid-engine sports car to market, says that it’s going to Pikes Peak. It plans to use the historic hill climb as a development tool for its 296 hp (220 kW) P3 sports car. Aiding in its bid for success is Pikes Peak record-holder and fellow Frenchman, Romain Dumas. The Quarkus P3 is somewhat shrouded in mystery.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 have been recalled after it was discovered a manufacturing fault can cause the power steering system to fail. Mazda Australia has recalled 5257 examples of the 2024 Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 due to a manufacturing error that could cause the vehicle’s power steering system to malfunction. The affected tally includes the 3758 Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 vehicles reported as sold – as well as vehicles in transit from the factory, and in dealer stock.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
In a decisive crackdown on illegal street racing, authorities in San Joaquin County swiftly moved to halt a sideshow this past weekend, resulting in the detention of over 150 individuals and the seizure of nearly 90 cars. Police in San Joaquin County infiltrated a local group planning the sideshow event and prepared an appropriate response. When the event began, officers swooped in, contained the group, and started handing out tickets and towing vehicles.
Motor Trader
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Auto Trader has revealed the used cars that shot up inn value over the past 12 months in contrast to the over market which saw the average value fall 7.5%. The top five used cars that increased in value over the year were the Volkswagen Beetle, which rose 10.5%, followed by the Suzuki Jimny, up.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The electric vehicle market in South Korea is experiencing growing pains, and Tesla’s performance serves as a dramatic example of this trend. In 2023, the American brand was the country’s top imported EV maker. However, in January 2024, it only managed to sell one vehicle. While Tesla’s performance serves as a particularly dramatic example of the situation in the Asian country, the wider electric vehicle industry is facing challenges.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
New data revealing elderly drivers to be particularly vulnerable to road fatalities has prompted calls for more preventative safety measures. Elderly drivers were more likely to die after being involved in a road accident than any other age group in 2023, according to new data that has prompted calls to implement road safety measures to protect older motorists.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
A European company specializing in limited edition bodykits has teased a bold new package it’s developing for the BMW XM, promising to elevate the plug-in hybrid SUV to even greater levels of drama – as if it really needed that extra flair. While few would argue that the XM requires any visual enhancements to make it more bold, that hasn’t deterred Venuum from pushing the SUV to the next level.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The world’s third-largest producer of oil has modified a Tesla Model S-rivalling electric sedan – with lights, sirens, and a roof-mounted drone launchpad. The Lucid Air electric sedan has been given the police-car treatment in Saudi Arabia – the world’s third-largest producer of oil – complete with a drone launchpad on the roof. The Tesla Model S -rivalling large luxury sedan is the first model from the US electric-car start-up – 60 per cent of which is owned by Saudi Arabia’s
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Ford introduced the much-anticipated facelift for the Puma, which doesn’t look as different as we would expect. Still, while exterior updates are quite limited, the small SUV gains an overhauled digital cockpit, alongside improved equipment. The bad news is the demise of the most powerful ICE-only 1.5-liter engine with the manual gearbox, leaving the mild-hybrid 1.0-liter automatic as the only remaining option for the performance-focused Puma ST.
AutoDealer Today
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Discrimination enforcement is real and should be prevented with sound protocol.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Cruise’s autonomous cars are not currently operating in San Francisco after the California DMV canceled its permit following a collision with a pedestrian last fall. But that doesn’t mean the city’s residents are entirely protected from robotaxi-related scares. This week, one of Waymo’s cars collided with a cyclist, though fortunately no one was seriously hurt in the smash.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Aston Martin has launched several crucial new cars under Felisa, including the DB12 Chairman Lawrence Stroll starts search for 77-year-old's successor as electrification programme gathers pace Aston Martin is reportedly searching for a new CEO to replace Amedeo Felisa, who is approaching his 78th birthday. A new report from Bloomberg alleges that Aston Martin chairman Lawrence Stroll has been contacting bosses of other luxury brands, both past and present, as he hunts for someone to lead the nex
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The automotive market is looking like it will become tougher in 2024, and in no segment is that more apparent than in the EV space. Even Tesla, which has led the segment, and produced one of 2023’s most popular vehicles in the world, is looking to tighten the belt, and that may mean layoffs. The company stoked fears that it was looking for places to cut staff after asking managers which of their employees’ positions were critical.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Fancy some great new wheels but on a budget? From Audi to Volkswagen, we’ve got you covered If you’re looking for the best used car for £10,000 or less, you needn't settle for sleep-inducing mundanity. You might be met by an outdated interior or last-generation dynamics, as well as the possibility that its emissions could eventually exclude it from cities, but there are still some fantastic options out there.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The automotive industry’s first, furtive steps into the realm of automated driving were parking assistance technologies. And Ford is dropping them like they’re hot as part of a new cost-saving strategy that will see it stop installing features that its customers don’t use. Ford has tasked itself with finding $2 billion in savings across its entire business.
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