Best Selling Cars Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Mercedes GLA hits a 65.5% private sales ratio in October. Private sales in Germany are down -2.6% year-on-year in October to 77,021 for a PS ratio (PSR) of 33.2% vs. 36.1% a year ago in October 2023. The year-to-date tally is up 0.5% to 765,470 and 32.6% PSR vs. 32.3% over the first 10 months of 2023. The VW T-Roc returns to the top spot it holds year-to-date with a 47% PSR, in line with the 47.4% it commands so far this year.

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Motor Authority

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Redesigned Kia Telluride expected to debut in 2025 as a 2026 model New Telluride expected to offer hybrid powertrain for the first time Redesigned version of related Hyundai Palisade has also been spotted Engineers from Kia have been spotted testing a camouflaged prototype for a redesigned Telluride for the first time. It is being developed.

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AutoDealer Today

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Everything except the cars is up for sale via an online auction taking place now through Nov. 13.

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Motor Authority

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Ferrari F40 rumored as inspiration for next Icona series car New car would follow Monza SP1/SP2 and Daytona SP3 Icona cars New car's launch might tie in with Ferrari's 80th anniversary in 2027 When it comes to iconic Ferraris, the F40, the last Prancing Horse signed off by Enzo himself, is right up there with the very best. It was launched in 1987.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Ateca helps lift Cupra to its highest share ever in Poland. The Polish new car market is robust in October at +17.3% year-on-year to 47,013 units. This is particularly satisfying given October 2023 was already up 28% on the year prior. As a result the year-to-date volume is now up 14.3% to 437,029. Toyota (+4.5%) trails the market but still signs a strong 18.8% share, just above the 18.7% it holds year-to-date.

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Motor Authority

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Mazda continues to hint strongly at a production version of the Iconic SP concept Concept debuted at the 2023 Tokyo auto show Power comes from electric drive system with rotary engine serving as generator Mazda's Iconic SP sports car concept unveiled at the 2023 Tokyo auto show may have a bigger role than the typical glitzy show car rolled out to.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Renault sales are up 79.4% in October. The Ukrainian new car market edges up 1.3% year-on-year in October to 5,807 units. This means the year-to-date volume is now up 19.1% to 59,067. This month Renault (+79.4%) surges ahead to lodge its first monthly win since April 2022. The French carmaker holds 13.3% share vs. 10.6% so far this year. It overtakes traditional leader Toyota (-26.9%) in great difficulty this month at 11.7% of the market vs. 15.4% year-to-date.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We’re testing the 2025MY Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition. Power comes from a 6.4-liter Hemi producing 470 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque It is likely the last V8 Wrangler in history – unless Jeep surprises us again. Love V8s? Well, you know we do—but we’d all better savor them while we can, because they’re quickly going the way of the dodo.

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AutoDealer Today

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Dozens of reports of engine failure appear to be similar to those addressed by an earlier recall that these vehicles weren’t included in.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into engine failures in Acura and Honda vehicles. The move comes after the government received 173 reports of failing connecting rod bearings in vehicles with 3.5-liter V6 engines. A previous recall addressed an engine manufacturing defect, so the investigation will examine if some vehicles slipped through the cracks.

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AutoDealer Today

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Jeep maker touts full lineup’s ability to run on clean-burning diesel substitute.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The stolen vehicles were found abandoned in several locations across Anderson County. The dealership was completely destroyed in the fire and officially declared a total loss. The police are investigating why the suspect, who is from Spartanburg, did what he did. Police in South Carolina have arrested a 53-year-old man for allegedly stealing nine cars from an Anderson County dealership before torching the entire facility to the ground.

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Motor 1

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The econobox doesn't skimp on safety, earning five stars in the Global NCAP crash test.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Spy photographers have snapped the facelifted Dacia Jogger undergoing testing in Europe. The updated model features a slimmer grille, new bumpers, and likely reworked front and rear lights. Its official debut could arrive as soon as next year, though Dacia hasn’t confirmed this timeline yet. Dacia made some minor tweaks to the Jogger earlier this year, but it appears more extensive updates are on the horizon as spy photographers have snapped a facelifted prototype.

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Motor 1

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Fun is overrated because there's more money to be made with SUVs.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The California Highway Patrol recently tested a modified version of the Lucid Air, known as the Lucid Pursuit. It featured an assortment of police-spec upgrades including emergency lights, a push bumper, and steel wheels. Pricing for the civilian version of the Air starts at $70K for the 430 hp base model and soars to $249K for the 1,234 hp Sapphire.

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Motor 1

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The three-row SUV was spotted hiding the production body.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A new Lamborghini Revuelto “Opera Unica” appeared in Shanghai, China. The one-off features a hand-painted livery that required a stunning 480 hours of work. Another 53 hours of extra work were invested for the custom interior details. Lamborghini has introduced yet another one-off version of the Revuelto, this time for China. The latest “Opera Unica” creation of the Lamborghini Ad Personam program was introduced in Shanghai, featuring a red-themed livery with hand-painted

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Mazda has outlined monthly sales targets for its CX-60 , CX-70 , CX-80 , and CX-90 SUVs in Australia, and they’re conservative compared to some rivals… not to mention the old CX-9. The Japanese brand expects to sell a total of 1400 of these SUVs per month, or 16,800 a year. All four ride on Mazda’s new Large Architecture. Of the four-strong range, Mazda expects the CX-80 will be the top-seller with 650 sales per month.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the US can receive up to $3,000 for each 2024MY EV they sell. Generous incentives worth over $20,000 are also offered for some of the brand’s EVs. It will be up to individual dealers to decide if they pass the savings on to customers. Shoppers eyeing a new Mercedes-Benz EV may soon find themselves in a stronger negotiating position, thanks to a fresh dealership incentive program rolled out by the German automaker.

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Autocar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

How did Prior and Cropley fare when they attempted the 54-mile rally in a 1902 Albion? Before there were coupés and SUVs , one of the early car bodystyles was the ‘dog cart’. It was so called because when horses pulled carriages, you might keep the dogs in the middle. In the new horseless era, when this 1902 Albion A1 was made, it was where some makers put the engine instead, without seemingly much changing the design otherwise.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The electric pickup has a pair of huge 26-inch wheels clad in 35-inch tires. Despite the new fender flares, the OEM charging port has been retained. There’s no word on how much the upgraded wheels reduce the truck’s range. Plenty of Tesla Cybertrucks descended upon Las Vegas last week for SEMA , but the most dramatic of them all was brought to life by a Florida-based shop you’ve likely never heard of: Reds Miami.

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

International Motors has entered an official distributor agreement with Chinese manufacturer XPENG. This partnership marks a milestone moment for XPENG, with the UK highlighted as a key market in its European growth plans. The XPENG G6, a mid-size ultra-smart coupe SUV, will be its first vehicle to launch in the UK. The pure-electric vehicle includes 800-volt supercharging and an extended driving range.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As Australia faces the prospect of another long, hot summer and all the storms that come with it, one of the nation’s largest automotive service brands is calling on electric vehicle (EV) owners to offer help in times of need. mycar – formerly Kmart Tyre and Auto – is launching a new trial which will see EVs be used as portable generators when blackouts occur.

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Autocar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

How did Prior and Cropley fair when they attempted the 54-mile rally in a 1902 Albion? Before there were coupés and SUVs , one of the early car bodystyles was the ‘dog cart’. It was so called because when horses pulled carriages, you might keep the dogs in the middle. In the new horseless era, when this 1902 Albion A1 was made, it was where some makers put the engine instead, without seemingly much changing the design otherwise.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The rise of in-car technology has led to more manufacturers moving away from physical buttons to control certain functions such as a vehicle’s infotainment system, climate control and even safety equipment. This has been borne out of convenience and cost, allowing carmakers to save money by not installing switches and buttons, instead putting some features into the infotainment system.

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Want the on-again, off-again Mazda 6 successor – with a six-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive – to come to showrooms? Start buying sedans, according to a top executive. What a rear-drive Mazda 6 could look like, illustrated by Theottle. Mazda is calling on fans to trade their SUVs for sedans if they want any chance of seeing the long-mooted six-cylinder, rear-wheel-drive Mazda 6 in showrooms.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Mazda this year lost second place on the Australian sales charts to Ford, but the brand says its sales results against other brands are “secondary” to its own targets. Ford overtook Mazda for second place on the sales charts for the first time this year in August , and to the end of October the Blue Oval remains ahead on year-to-date sales at 83,145 to 81,143.

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Call it creative or call it dangerous, but there’s no denying Australian electric car owners have come up with some clever at-home EV charging solutions. A lack of off-street parking is often cited as a barrier to electric car uptake in Australia, with residents in high-density suburbs forced to rely on inconsistent public charging infrastructure in lieu of using their own driveway or garage chargers.

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Close Brothers Motor Finance has begun a phased return to the writing of new UK motor finance business. Following the temporary pause in underwriting new vehicle finance agreements, which was announced on 25 October 2024, CBMF resumed writing new business with selected partners on Saturday 2 November 2024. This is part of a phased approach which will see CBMF switching on new business with all third-party partners.

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This petrol-powered F430 was spotted parked in a bay reserved for electric vehicles, while the plug can be seen resting within the car’s rear wheel. Image: Facebook A photo of a Ferrari F430 parking in an electric car charging bay has gone viral online, with the incident attracting a range of commenters either supporting or condemning the exotic car driver’s decision.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

If you’re delusional enough to believe Tesla CEO and Unelected Co-President Elon Musk , cheap robotaxis are just around the corner , ready to revolutionize transportation as we know it. They aren’t, but even if they were, the idea that they would actually make society better is just as ridiculous as Musk’s claim that he… Read more.

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The V8 engine may be being phased out by other car makers, but General Motors has just introduced the V8-powered GMC Yukon Denali in Australia, offering space, luxury, and off-road capability. 2025 GMC Yukon Denali pricing and specifications Petrol V8 power and low-range four-wheel drive Eight seats and lots of screens Priced from $169,990 before on-road costs The 2025 GMC Yukon has been outlined for Australia, with the range-topping Denali spec the sole option for local buyers.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Every day the automotive industry brings us closer to a world without sports cars, or coupes of any kind for that matter. Mazda is working diligently to prevent such an eventuality from coming to pass. Since its 1989 introduction the MX-5 has become one of the most successful sports cars in history , and while the… Read more.

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Japanese car giant has welcomed competition from the likes of the Kia Tasman, as its dual-cab ute prepares for a mid-life facelift. Mazda says exterior design will remain a focus of the company – and “all” its models “need to look good” – as its third-best seller, the BT-50 ute, prepares to face a wave of new competition from South Korea and China.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Embroiled in a legal battle with the sanctioning body, 23XI Racing had its sights on winning its first NASCAR championship this weekend with Tyler Reddick driving the 45 car. Unfortunately Reddick’s sixth place finish fell just short of Team Penske’s Joey Logano, who won the race and the championship in the final… Read more.

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Kiwi driver, Liam Lawson, who replaced Ricciardo in F1 has called out rival McLaren for playing the British national anthem after race wins when the team was founded by a New Zealander. F1 upstart Liam Lawson has called out world-championship leader McLaren saying it should be playing the New Zealand national anthem when it wins races – not the British.

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