Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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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Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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).
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The Hyundai Tucson ranks #3 in Romania in August. 9,972 new cars found a Romanian buyer in August, that’s a harsh -22.6% year-on-year fall. The year-to-date remains in positive however at +6.4% to 106,535. Local behemoth Dacia freefalls -37.9% year-on-year to a shy 23.8% share vs. 30.1% so far this year. In contrast Hyundai surges 82.5% to land in 2nd place with 10.3%, its highest share since hitting 11.8% in January 2021 and highest ranking since the #2 it held in January 2022.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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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Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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).
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Get My Auto
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Machines with Souls
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
AutoDealer Today
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Cox sentiment index shows they continue to descend from pandemic highs as they feel uncertain about the fall election.
Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
AutoDealer Today
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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Autocar
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
AutoDealer Today
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
New resource aimed to help technicians save time, worry over keeping their certifications up-to-date.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The experienced automotive journalist says his job was left in limbo after Andrew Flintoff’s crash in December 2022. The former cricket player wasn’t wearing a helmet when he rolled a Morgan. Harris says Top Gear was in an arm’s race with The Grand Tour to do increasingly stupid stunts. In November last year, the BBC canceled Top Gear after presenter Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff was seriously injured while driving a Morgan Super 3.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Cox Automotive inc
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Drive.com
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Chery is set to launch its Jaecoo SUV brand Down Under in early 2025, but the Chinese carmaker has no plans to launch any further brands over the next 12 months. Compared to Chery, Jaecoo is geared towards more upmarket, go-anywhere SUVs, and the boxy J7 will arrive in Australia during the first quarter of 2025. It’ll be followed by two other vehicles.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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.
Auto Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Filed under: Car Buying Continue reading The 4 biggest mistakes people make when buying a new car The 4 biggest mistakes people make when buying a new car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 6 Sep 2024 12:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
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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