Motor Authority
JANUARY 9, 2025
A startup by the name of Donut Lab used this week's 2025 CES event in Las Vegas to present its modular in-wheel electric motor technology. Called the Donut Motor, the electric motor has been designed to work in a variety of vehicle types, including aircraft and ships, and in its most potent form is claimed to deliver 845 hp. What's equally.
Carscoops
JANUARY 9, 2025
Mercedes EV owners can use Tesla Superchargers in America from February 2025. The addition of 20,000 chargers increases Mercedes’ available network to 110,000. A $185 adapter is required, but Mercedes will fit NACS adapters to new EVs this year. Mercedes drivers are about to get a whole lot more choice when it comes to juicing up their EVs. From February 2025, the number of charge points open to them will balloon when access to Tesla’s Supercharger network is granted.
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Motor Authority
JANUARY 9, 2025
General Motors on Thursday announced pricing for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, and confirmed that order books will open in mid-February. The base 1LZ coupe starts at $174,995, while the 1LZ convertible costs $184,995 (all prices include a $1,695 destination charge). A 3LZ grade is also available, adding heated and cooled nappa leather seats.
Autocar
JANUARY 9, 2025
Autocar artist's impression shows what the new Model Y (below) might look like up close Images circulated on social media show a prototype winter testing without any camouflage The overhauled Tesla Model Y has dropped its camouflage in a series of new images circulated on social media ahead of its imminent launch. They confirm previous reports that the electric SUV will sport a radically different design from that of the outgoing model, with LED light bars at its front and rear end.
Motor Authority
JANUARY 9, 2025
Scout says customers will be able to handle 80% of repair types at home or even out in a field The company is designing its vehicles with components that are easily accessible The company also plans repair guides and manuals that are easily accessible During last year's reveal of its Terra pickup and Traveler SUV, Volkswagen Group's new EV brand.
CarExpert
JANUARY 9, 2025
Reflective, high-visibility clothing may stand out to human drivers at night, but a recent study suggests it may be invisible to a vehicle’s automated crash prevention technology. The study, conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US, set out to determine the effectiveness of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems detecting pedestrians wearing reflective clothing at night.
Motor Authority
JANUARY 9, 2025
Legendary Italian design house Italdesign, now part of the Volkswagen Group, plans to establish a U.S. headquarters in Bloomfield Township, part of the greater Metro Detroit area. According to Italdesign, which presented its Quintessenza GT concept at this week's 2025 CES event in Las Vegas, establishing the U.S. headquarters will help the company.
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Motor Authority
JANUARY 9, 2025
The 2025 Frankencar is electric It’s a steal at $67,685 in make-believe land You’ll never find anything like it on the market The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N bested the competition to be named Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2025. Each of the strong, and mostly electric, competitors posed its own argument for winning, but the Ioniq 5’s.
Autocar
JANUARY 9, 2025
Boss says Duster's new hybrid range-topper will be automatic, LPG-compatible and affordable Dacia will introduce an all-wheel-drive version of the Duster with an electrified back axle by the end of this year. Speaking at Dacia 's press conference at the 2025 Car of the Year final , where the Duster is shortlisted for the award, company CEO Denis Le Vot confirmed a new technological solution for the firm's all-wheel-drive model.
Motor Authority
JANUARY 9, 2025
Previously the exclusive domain of exotic brands like Rolls-Royce and Ferrari, more and more mainstream brands are launching personalization programs to meet the increasing demand for custom touches in cars. The latest is Genesis, which has launched the One of One program, currently catering to customers in West Asia only. An expansion to other.
Carscoops
JANUARY 9, 2025
Hyundai Mobis has introduced a Kia EV9 equipped with a holographic head-up display. It uses a projector and special film to display images and video on the windshield. Pre-development wrapped up last year and mass production could begin as early as 2027. BMW used CES to introduce their new Panoramic iDrive system, which features a pillar-to-pillar display located at the base of the windscreen.
CarExpert
JANUARY 9, 2025
Ahead of the updated Cupra Formentor arriving in the second quarter of this year, we’ve been given this the Cupra Formentor VZe Tribe Edition. This limited-edition version of the sporty crossover is kitted out with a range of finishes to make it look like the flagship VZx including 19-inch copper-accented wheels and Petrol Blue leather, among others.
Carscoops
JANUARY 9, 2025
Ford calls the RTR the most enthusiast-focused version of the Ecoboost Mustang to date. Pricing and availability details for the new 4-cylinder model have not been announced. This marks just the second time Ford co-developed a Mustang with an outside partner. The four-cylinder Ford Mustang Ecoboost has always played second fiddle to its V8-powered siblings, but that narrative might finally be shifting with the introduction of the new Mustang RTR.
Motor Trader
JANUARY 9, 2025
Sales of new cars in Scotland has grown by 3% for the year to December 2024, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Almost every region across in Scotland improved their sales output, with Dumfries and Galloway and Fife leading the way at 9.4% and 9.3% respectively. Although Central shows a yearly decline, Scotland has performed ahead of the UK average of 2.6%.
Carscoops
JANUARY 9, 2025
This leasing deal is available throughout the US and valid until March 3. New financing deals could help buyers save over $12,000 on a higher-spec ID.4. It’s becoming harder and harder to resist leasing a new EV in the US, thanks to a growing number of competitive deals offered by automakers. The latest deal comes from VW and it’s for the outgoing 2024 ID.4.
Autocar
JANUARY 9, 2025
New grille matches that on the recently updated Porsche 911 Prototype is spotted testing with new grille and is likely to appear alongside electric model this year Porsche is readying another update for the Cayenne just one year after it launched the most recent overhaul of its big-selling SUV. The company last year confirmed that the combustion-engined version of the Cayenne will remain on sale alongside the upcoming electric model into the 2030s.
Carscoops
JANUARY 9, 2025
The next-gen Toyota Hilux made its spy debut in Thailand showing its redesigned bits. The new model is widely expected to make its global debut in the second half of 2025. Toyota has filed the Hilux Travo trademark, likely to be used in the new midsize pickup. In many markets outside North America, the Toyota Hilux has cemented itself as one of the most popular choices in the pickup segment.
CarExpert
JANUARY 9, 2025
The new Tesla Model Y is due to arrive in Australia from May 2025, wearing a higher price tag but featuring a raft of cosmetic and mechanical enhancements. Revealed earlier today , Tesla is first launching the Model Y with Launch Series enhancements, and only in RWD and Long Range AWD variants. A Performance model is expected to follow later. The entry-level Model Y RWD starts from $63,400 before on-road costs (up $7500), while the Long Range AWD is up by $3500 to $73,400 before on-roads. 100s o
Carscoops
JANUARY 9, 2025
Chevrolet reveals 2025 Corvette ZR1 pricing starting at $174,995 with destination included. That’s $61,200 more than the Corvette Z06, but the ZR1 has an extra 394 horsepower. Customer orders begin mid-February, though hefty dealership markups seem inevitable. The 2025 Corvette ZR1 is a triumph of American engineering, but one of the biggest mysteries was pricing.
Shawn Ryder
JANUARY 9, 2025
In today’s competitive automotive market, digital advertising has become crucial for dealerships seeking to maximize their return on investment (ROI). By leveraging targeted digital advertising strategies, car dealers can ensure that their marketing efforts reach the right audience at the right time, ultimately boosting sales and enhancing brand loyalty.
CarExpert
JANUARY 9, 2025
The Subaru WRX lineup appears set to expand in Australia, after a new flagship manual variant surfaced in government documents. According to the documents, Subaru has received approval to sell the WRX tS with a six-speed manual transmission in Australia meaning the current range-topping sedan may no longer be offered exclusively with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) anymore.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 9, 2025
The days of walking onto a dealership lot and finding a brand new car under $20,000 are nearly over. Despite the market seemingly drying up for these affordable cars anymore, Mitsubishis Mirage shows theres still demand. Mirage sales were up over 100 percent right as the model got the axe. Read more.
Motor 1
JANUARY 9, 2025
Could the GR Yaris M Concept pave the way for the MR2's return?
Jalopnik
JANUARY 9, 2025
With the European Union imposing more stringent emissions rules this year, the worlds automakers still rely on one neat trick to meet those standards: simply buying their way to compliance. Tesla is expected to collect $1 billion through fleet pooling agreements with at least five rival manufacturers. Read more.
Motor 1
JANUARY 9, 2025
At $174,995, the ZR1 undercuts competitors in price while offering more horsepower, more torque, and a higher top speed.
Carscoops
JANUARY 9, 2025
Tesla has unveiled the most significant update of the Model Y since its debut in 2019. The Tesla Model Y “Juniper” adopts futuristic styling cues and a more refined interior. The best-selling EV also benefits from a revised chassis setup and a longer range. The wait is finally over – Tesla has officially unveiled the redesigned Model Y “Juniper” The world’s best-selling EV benefits from a host of upgrades, including refreshed styling and a more refined interio
Motor 1
JANUARY 9, 2025
The Mercedes S-Class is also way down, but still considerably more popular than the A8.
CarExpert
JANUARY 9, 2025
The Hyundai Staria , depending on the market, offers petrol, diesel and hybrid power. Now, it looks set to get an electric option. In images shared by Autospy , we can see a Staria prototype with a largely closed-off grille area that incorporates a charging port. It also features the headlights of the Korean-market Staria Lounge, with each cluster containing eight rectangular elements.
Motor 1
JANUARY 9, 2025
But studies say otherwise.
Carscoops
JANUARY 9, 2025
The flagship version of the new crossover is expected to pack 510 hp like the Model 3 Performance. Tesla has fitted the prototype with basic aero covers, likely hiding upgraded brakes underneath. The refreshed Model Y’s launch will likely start with standard trims before the Performance variant. Tesla is deep into developing the thoroughly updated Model Y, and this new version of the world’s best-selling EV is shaping to be a significant upgrade over the current model.
Motor 1
JANUARY 9, 2025
The future looks bright as the Revuelto is sold out until late 2026.
CarExpert
JANUARY 9, 2025
Kia Australia has broken its previous record, selling more cars in 2024 than in any year before and cracking the 80,000-unit mark. Finishing the 2024 calendar year with 81,787 deliveries, up 7.4 per cent on 2023, Kia’s local division sat in fourth place overall behind Toyota (241,296 units), Ford (100,170) and Mazda (95,987). The Korean brand was also significantly ahead of sister brand Hyundai (71,664), which actually saw sales fall by 4.7 per cent compared to 2023. 100s of new car deals
Motor 1
JANUARY 9, 2025
This isn't an aftermarket upfit, either. Ford is planning to build them at the factory.
Torque Report
JANUARY 9, 2025
The updated Tesla Model Y, codename “Juniper,” has made its long-awaited debut on the brand’s Chinese website. Being a refresh and not an entirely new generation, this updated Model Y soldiers on with the same basic body as the current model. To this, Tesla has tweaked numerous parts of its exterior, interior, and performance to keep it as fresh as possible in the face of growing competition.
Motor 1
JANUARY 9, 2025
Later this year, Mercedes will start selling EVs with Tesla-style NACS charge ports. It's also selling adapters at dealers.
Auto Express
JANUARY 9, 2025
Stellantiss UK boss Eurig Druce says Peugeot may go back to hot-hatch roots with sporty 208
Motor 1
JANUARY 9, 2025
It was supposed to launch on select cars last year, but Apple doesn't even want to talk about it now.
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