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Watch Fernando Alonso take delivery of Aston Martin Valkyrie

Motor Authority

Fernando Alonso has been revealed as one of the privileged few to enjoy Aston Martin Valkyrie ownership. The double Formula 1 world champion who currently drives for the Aston Martin F1 team took delivery of the hypercar on Wednesday in Monaco, after which he enjoyed some time driving it around the principality. Alonso's Valkyrie features a.

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Rita Case Honored By NAMAD

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Alpine A390 Beta set for 2024 Paris auto show debut

Motor Authority

French performance marque Alpine has provided the first glimpse at an electric compact crossover set to join the lineup in 2025. It's called the A390, and a thinly vieled concept version, or Beta as Alpine refers to it, will debut during the 2024 Paris auto show. The show opens its doors to the media on Oct. 14. A teaser showing the side profile.

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Iceland August 2024: Sales off -60.2%, Honda, BMW excel, Tesla down -84.9%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Honda e:Ny1 ranks #4 in Iceland in August. The Icelandic new car market craters -60.2% year-on-year in August to just 464 sales, leading to a year-to-date tally off -39.8% to 7,651. Toyota (-33.6%) improves its share to 18.8% vs. 13.2% so far this year and now ranks #2 year-to-date. Kia (-51.7%) sells less than half that of Toyota for the month but retains the year-to-date crown at 14.8% share.

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Amazon's “The Grand Tour” will continue with new hosts

Motor Authority

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May's time on “The Grand Tour” ends Sept. 13 Amazon will continue the show with new hosts but details are unclear The original trio won't regroup to start a new car show, according to Clarkson Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May's time fronting Amazon Prime's “The Grand.

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Germany August 2024: Market off -27.8%, BEVs down -68.8%, Opel Astra outsells VW Golf

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Opel Astra outsells the V W Golf for the first time in over 32 years. It’s a bloodbath this month for German new car sales, down -27.8% year-on-year in August to just 197,322. This mediocre result tilts the year-to-date tally into negative at -0.3% to 1,907,226. We are now -37% below the pre-pandemic August 2019 volume (313,748) and -24% below the 8 months 2019 result (2,495,536).

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Review: 2024 Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato excels on-road but longs for dirt

Motor Authority

The Sterrato is the best Huracán model for daily driving Bridgestone A/T tires still provide decent grip on the pavement 6.4 inches of ground clearance is lot for a Lambo, but not for off-roading I’ve been driving in the dirt pretty much all my life. My childhood weekends were spent in the desert hooning three-wheelers, and later my.

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Antonelli named Hamilton's replacement at Mercedes F1 team

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Italian youngster Andrea Kimi Antonelli will join George Russell as a driver at the Mercedes-Benz AMG Formula 1 team in 2025. Already widely rumored in the prior month, Mercedes formally announced the decision this week. Antonelli, 18, fills the seat of seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton who joins Ferrari next year. Hamilton won six of.

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Ireland August 2024: Skoda Kodiaq lodges first ever win

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Skoda Kodiaq is the best-selling vehicle in Ireland in August. It’s a 6th consecutive month of year-on-year decline for the Irish new car market in August at -8.6% to 7,552 sales. It sends the year-to-date tally down at -0.9% to 112,154. Kia (+25.1%) ignores the market gloom to score its first pole position since September 2023 with an outstanding 13.6% share vs. 7.7% so far this year (#5).

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2025 Audi A3 now with standard AWD, $39,495 base price

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The 2025 Audi A3 introduces a mid-cycle refresh for the compact sedan The 2025 A3 costs more than the 2024 model, but more standard features are included In other markets a high-riding A3 Allstreet hatchback has been added Audi in March revealed a mid-cycle refresh for the A3 and the updated compact sedan is now available to order in the U.S. It.

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India August 2024: Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Ertiga break records, Tata Curvv and Citroen Basalt land

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The Tata Curvv makes its first appearance in the Indian charts in August. Ne w car wholesales in India dip -1.7% year-on-year in August to 354,267 units, keeping in mind August 2023 was an all-time high monthly record at the time, so we remain at very high levels. Indeed the year-to-date volume is now up 5% to a record 2,857,868 sales after 8 months.

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2025 Audi S3 costs $49,995, delivers extra performance

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The Audi S3 has been updated for 2025 along with the rest of the A3 range The 2025 S3 has 328 hp, which is up 22 hp on the outgoing model The 2025 S3 includes the rear axle torque splitter of the RS 3 The Audi A3 has received a mid-cycle update for the 2025 model year, and the updates extend to the sporty S3 and high-performance RS 3 models. The.

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Czechia August 2024: Skoda Karoq best-seller for the 2nd time ever

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Skoda Karoq is #1 at home in August. 17,084 new cars hit Czech roads in August, off -8.7% year-on-year. Positive YTD tally however at +2.3% and 153,757 units. Local powerhouse Skoda (-1.6%) falls slower than its home market to achieve a 33.8% share, slightly up from its YTD level of 33.3%. Toyota (-6.7%) also resists somewhat to 9.5% share, one percentage point above YTD.

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Transforming Auto Dealerships with AI: The Future is Now

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The automotive industry is in the midst of a profound transformation, largely driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). For auto dealerships, leveraging automotive AI is not just a trend—it’s becoming a necessity to stay competitive. AI technologies offer a […] The post Transforming Auto Dealerships with AI: The Future is Now appeared first on Get My Auto.

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UK nations August 2024: Peugeot 3008 #2 in Northern Ireland and #5 in Wales

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Peugeot 3008 notches two Top 5 finishes this month. Thanks to SMMT we can share with you the Top 10 best-sellers for each UK nation in August. Keep in mind this is a zoom in by nation, all sales figures are already included in the August 2024 UK update. This month Scotland (+7.3%) is the most dynamic nation at +7.3% to 7,199 sales, followed by Wales at +5.5% to 3,014 and Northern Ireland at +4.6% to 3,466.

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What will be the last BMW manual transmission? No one cares

Machines with Souls

BMW Blog thinks its our fault that the BMW manual transmission is dying, but what if the product actually deserves to? The post What will be the last BMW manual transmission? No one cares appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Poland August 2024: Mazda (+69.3%), Lexus (+62.9%) highlight stable market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Mazda3 is up to #15 in August. New car sales in Poland edge up 2.4% year-on-year in August to 36,324 units. This brings the year-to-date total up 14.9% to 349,310. Toyota (-18.2%) and Kia (-13.6%) are both hit hard year-on-year and rank #1 and #3 respectively. However their market share are above their YTD levels at 19.4% vs. 18.8% for Toyota and 6.6% vs 6.3% for Kia.

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Ginetta reveals road-legal supercar with 600bhp V8 and manual 'box

Autocar

Akula finally emerges as competition-blooded supercar with more boot space than a Ford Puma Leeds-based Ginetta has unveiled the Akula, a 600bhp road-going supercar with a 6.4-litre atmospheric V8 and a manual gearbox option. Morphing from the 2019 concept of the same name (meaning 'shark' in Russian), the two-seat coupé has an aggressive exterior design that features Le Mans-derived aero while also offering a Ford Puma -surpassing 473-litre boot.

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Media post: Legal Challenges in Accidents Involving Popular Electric Vehicles

Best Selling Cars Blog

Electric vehicles (EVs) have surged in popularity, bringing unique legal challenges when accidents occur. The distinct components of electric vehicles, such as their battery systems, introduce specialized risks and complicate personal injury claims. This complexity necessitates that both drivers and legal professionals understand the nuances involved.

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Dealers’ Outlook Subdued

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Cox sentiment index shows they continue to descend from pandemic highs as they feel uncertain about the fall election.

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Media post: The Best 10 Car Gadgets and Accessories to Upgrade Your Drive

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Every car lover knows that the enjoyment begins not only in the beautiful highway but in the gizmos and trinkets that set your car apart. Whether it is an issue of comfort, a desire for improved performance or even the sheer sport of designing a vehicle more majestically, the right automobile accessories will help take the car to a different level. If you’re looking to keep your car in top shape, check out sparkcarwash.com for some great tips and services.

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New ACE Website for Agents, Dealers

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Part of first brand refresh, it's designed to offer unique experiences for them and for individual users.

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Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000

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Belgian dealer Mazda St-Michel and Gisele Racing created a special edition of the MX-5. The MX-5 Geshi features an exclusive color, BBS wheels, lowered suspension, and a new exhaust. It will be followed by similar limited-production specials inspired by the Japanese solar calendar. The current-generation Mazda MX-5 ND has been around for a decade, but it still reigns as one of the most affordable and enjoyable roadsters on the market.

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ASE Renewal App: An Ongoing Opportunity to Learn

AutoDealer Today

New resource aimed to help technicians save time, worry over keeping their certifications up-to-date.

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JLR to launch new Indian-built model that sits on Tata platform

Autocar

Architecture will also underpin "high-end" Tata model; both cars will be exported to other markets A new Indian-built JLR model based on a new platform being created by parent firm Tata Motors will be launched next year. Confirmed by Tata Group boss Natarajan Chandrasekaran, the platform will also underpin a “high-end” Tata model. Both will be built in an all-new factory in India, and there are plans to export them to other markets.

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Stellantis Pauses Jeep Wrangler And Grand Cherokee Production As Inventories Swell

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It’s unclear how many days the production of the two popular models was paused. Stellantis says it was taking “necessary actions” to improve operations in the U.S. market. The company’s sales plummeted 21% across the first half of 2024. Jeep quietly halted production of the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee in the U.S. over the past week, although it hasn’t provided a specific reason for this action.

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The turbo ladder: 50 years of the Porsche 911 Turbo

Autocar

Fifty years ago, Porsche bolted ‘ein Turbolader’ to the 911 and created a legend. Richard Lane drives three of the best Bruntingthorpe, 20 years ago or so. It’s the day of Autocar’s 0-100-0 showdown, and a nasal-sounding Porsche 911 with crescent-shaped cutouts in its flanks has just split the difference between two cars that, by comparison, are so ‘super’ they may as well have turned up wearing capes.

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U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment Stumbles in Q3 as Political Climate Heats Up

Cox Automotive inc

ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2024 – The Q3 2024 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) shows automobile dealers in the U.S. continue to view the market as weak. The overall Q3 market sentiment index dropped to a score of 40, down from 42 in Q2 and 45 from a year ago, signaling a weakened market sentiment. … Continued The post U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment Stumbles in Q3 as Political Climate Heats Up appeared first on Cox Automotive Inc.

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Nissan Hints At Navara Nismo For Next-Gen Truck

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Nissan said that a Navara Nismo could happen with the help of partner companies. The twin-turbo V6 from the Patrol sounds like a fitting option for the midsize truck. Officials hinted at a Baja-style model that combines performance with off-road prowess. Nissan is tirelessly working on the next generation of the Navara that’s expected by next year, but before the standard model even breaks cover, there are already rumors about a Nismo-branded flagship.

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New hosts to replace Clarkson, Hammond, May on ‘The Grand Tour’ – report

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With Clarkson, Hammond, and May stepping down from The Grand Tour, can the show’s popularity continue with new presenters? Amazon’s automotive adventure show The Grand Tour will continue without its three beloved presenters, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May. Speaking to UK publication Metro, Hammond said The Grand Tour wasn’t going to end when the trio stepped down from their roles – confirming a rumour from April 2024.

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Over 2.5M Volvos To Be Updated With Latest Infotainment System

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The new software will be loaded onto existing infotainment systems with an over-the-air update. Volvo says the XC90’s updated system makes important functions easier to access. Models built as early as 2020 with an Android operating system will get the update. Few things date modern cars more than old infotainment systems, but if you own a Volvo built from 2020 onwards, you’ll soon be able to enjoy the firm’s latest-generation software, which premiered with the facelifted XC90.

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Dealers could lose nearly £500m through mispricing, says INDICATA

Motor Trader

Dealers could lose nearly £500m in 2024 through mispricing their stock, says INDICATA UK. Missed revenue opportunities are mostly attributed to dealers pricing their best cars too low and selling too quickly and holding onto low quality stock too long without lowering the price. Dean Merritt, INDICATA UK’s head of sales, said: “The level of used profit being left on the table by dealers is worrying, especially when there is a restricted supply of used vehicles in the market.

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$360k Ginetta Akula Is V8 Supercar With A Manual Shift And A Big Dose Of Ugly Stick

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Britain’s Ginetta has unveiled the $360k Akula, its most ambitious, and most expensive, road car yet. The production version of 2019’s Akula concept has a full carbon chassis and weighs just 2,600 lbs. Power comes from a 6.4-liter V8 that sends 600 hp to a 6sp manual, or an optional 7sp DCT. The Ginetta Akula must be one of the ugliest cars we’ve seen since, well, since the Akula concept was unveiled in 2019.

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Alpine to unveil electric Porsche Macan rival on 11 October

Autocar

Teaser image reveals rakish roofline; Autocar render shows what finished product might look like New A390 Beta concept will provide first look at French brand's coupé-SUV Alpine will reveal the A390 Beta concept on 11 October, providing a first look at its upcoming Porsche Macan rival. It will be an electric crossover with a rakish coupé-like silhouette, set to closely resemble the A390 that's due to enter production next year.

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Jack Brabham’s First F1 Car Could Be The Crown Jewel Of Your Collection

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The Cooper-Bristol T40 played a crucial role in launching Jack Brabham’s legendary F1 career. Featuring a rear-engine layout, Brabham’s T40 set the stage for future Formula 1 car designs. The race car comes equipped with a 2.0-liter inline-six engine paired with a manual gearbox. Few people have personally had the impact on racing that Sir Jack Brabham did.

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Toyota won’t wage warranty war with MG in Australia

CarExpert

Toyota won’t follow Mitsubishi and MG with a longer new car warranty, standing firm beside its five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty in Australia. The warranty wars hotted up earlier this year when Chinese brand MG boosted its seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty to 10 years and 250,000 kilometres, usurping Mitsubishi’s conditional 10-year, 200,000km offering.

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Dodge Finally Made A Cool Hornet, But You Can’t Buy One

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Dodge has unveiled the Hornet R/T FC1-X, which will compete in the Nitrocross Series. The car’s four electric motors deliver 1,070 hp, rocketing it from 0-60 mph in 1.4 seconds. While Nitrocross is no NASCAR, it has a young fan base that is appealing to Dodge. The Hornet was the most important Dodge in over a decade , but it’s been met with a shrug as the company is on track to sell a mere 23,436 units in the United States this year.

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