Motor Authority
JANUARY 26, 2024
Porsche's latest 911 GT3 Touring only arrived for the 2022 model year but an updated version has been spotted testing. The update looks to be a mild one and likely coincides with the planned update for the full 992-generation range. Also out testing are updated versions of the Carrera, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera GTS, Targa, Turbo, Turbo S, and.
Best Selling Cars Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
BMW holds a round 10% of the Luxembourg market in 2023. New car sales in Luxembourg are up a very solid 16.8% year-on-year in 2023 to 49,155 units. Volkswagen (+17.4%) remains the most popular manufacturer in the country with 11.9% share, stable year-on-year. BMW (+31%) leapfrogs past Mercedes (+3%) and Audi (+3.1%) to reach the 2nd spot in the brands charts with a much improved 10% share vs. 8.9% last year.
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Motor Authority
JANUARY 26, 2024
In the 1980s, Lotus was developing active suspension for both race cars and road cars. Now one of the prototype road cars from that effort is up for auction in the U.K. with Anglia Car Auctions. According to the auction listing, this Lotus Esprit Turbo was originally built in 1980 as a pre-production unit and loaned to the DeLorean Motor Company.
Get My Auto
JANUARY 26, 2024
The Limitations of Traditional Desktop-Based DMS Traditional desktop-based Dealer Management Systems (DMS) have long been the foundation of auto dealership operations, offering a range of essential tools and functions. Despite their widespread use, these systems frequently entail significant investments in […] The post The Importance of Switching to Cloud-Based DMS for Auto Dealers appeared first on Get My Auto.
Motor Authority
JANUARY 26, 2024
Honda has stuck to its promise made during last fall's debut of the 2024 Prologue to deliver the electric midsize SUV for under $50,000. The automaker on Thursday announced the 2024 Prologue is priced from $48,795, including a $1,395 destination charge. Also confirmed was the vehicle's maximum EPA-rated range estimate which comes in at 296 miles.
Machines with Souls
JANUARY 26, 2024
Panic! Worry! Fear! Is the new Porsche Macan EV, one of my favorite small SUVs, only going to be an electric-powered robot going forward? No. Phew. But the Macan EV is all new for 2024 – in fact, it’s new period. They’ve never made one without pistons and gasoline before. If the end is inevitable… The post The new Porsche Macan EV is afraid of commitment appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Motor Authority
JANUARY 26, 2024
Porsche has been spotted testing an updated 911 GT3, in the car's more civilized Touring guise. The refreshed track star is expected to receive only the mildest of tweaks, one of which will be a fully digital gauge cluster. The current fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata is almost a decade old, but a successor is nowhere in sight. Instead, Mazda.
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Motor Authority
JANUARY 26, 2024
The Mazda MX-5 Miata enters the 2024 model year with some minor updates that further help refine what is already a well-sorted sports car. The updates have come at a cost, though. The 2024 MX-5 Miata in base Sport grade is priced from $30,150, including a $1,165 destination charge. It marks the first time the Mazda sports car's base price has.
Autocar
JANUARY 26, 2024
LEVC L380 is based on LEVC's new Space Oriented Architecture for MPVs and vans Chinese-made LEVC L380 EV – named after the world's largest airliner – will be launched here by 2026 LEVC, the maker of the London taxi, will launch a luxurious, eight-seat electric MPV in the UK within the next two years. It's called the L380 in reference to the Airbus A380, the world's largest airliner, and is the first vehicle based on the Geely-owned firm's new Space-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
Motor Authority
JANUARY 26, 2024
A California state senator has introduced a bill calling for the use of speed governors that would prevent cars from traveling at more than 10 mph over the posted speed limit. The bill, introduced Wednesday by Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco, would make California the first state to mandate speed governors if passed, according to the San.
Autocar
JANUARY 26, 2024
The new Quattroporte will be the Italian firm's sole saloon in a streamlined line-up Porsche Taycan rival, originally billed for 2025, on hold as firm refines powertrain and pushes for reduced costs Maserati has delayed the launch of the next-generation Quattroporte to 2028, three years after it was initially planned to hit showrooms. The seventh-generation saloon, which will be built at parent company Stellantis's Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, is due to be a smaller, more luxurious, battery-
Motor Authority
JANUARY 26, 2024
We spotted the 2026 Audi Q9, the Apple car has been delayed again, and the 2024 Porsche Macan EV debuted. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2026 Audi Q9 broke cover for the first time. The three-row crossover luxury SUV will sit atop the lineup to rival the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. The early prototype featured.
Carscoops
JANUARY 26, 2024
A problem concerning the steering system of the 2024 Mazda CX-90 has led the Japanese automaker to issue a recall for the SUV in the United States. This is not a minor recall, as it affects 43,752 vehicles, all of which must be brought to dealers for repairs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s ( NHTSA ) recall notice reveals that owners of the new CX-90 may notice a sudden increase in effort when steering.
Motor Authority
JANUARY 26, 2024
Alfa Romeo has released the first photos of the new Milano, and confirmed the vehicle for a debut on April 10. The Milano is an electric subcompact crossover, and is pivotal as it is just the first electric Alfa Romeo on the brand's journey to exclusively offering vehicles powered by batteries as soon as 2027. The Milano hasn't been confirmed for.
Carscoops
JANUARY 26, 2024
Porsche chief financial officer Lutz Meschke has asserted that European plans to ban the sale of new combustion-powered vehicles could be delayed. The European Union has long planned to stop the sale of combustion vehicles by 2035 but a recent slowdown in sales of battery-electric vehicles has raised questions about whether the phase-out is achievable.
Auto Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
Filed under: Celebrities , Motorsports , TV/Movies Continue reading Brad Pitt at Rolex 24 to film scenes for Formula One movie Brad Pitt at Rolex 24 to film scenes for Formula One movie originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JANUARY 26, 2024
With a growing number of Tesla Cybertrucks reaching the hands of customers, more and more owners are turning to aftermarket firms to have their electric pickup trucks wrapped in a variety of different colors and finishes. While Tesla’s decision to only offer the Cybertruck with an exposed stainless steel finish could be viewed as nothing more than a cost-cutting measure, it could result in a boom in business for wrap specialists across the United States.
Autocar
JANUARY 26, 2024
"I’ll be [riding bikes] as long as my legs will let me" says Prior Steve Cropley and Matt Prior recount the joys of motorcycling and what car nuts love most about them When I searched online for studies into why people ride motorbikes, I didn’t expect the top result to be a page published by my neighbouring county council, Northamptonshire, encouraging people to get onto powered two-wheelers.
Carscoops
JANUARY 26, 2024
The new 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE may be the designated successor to the E-Class and C-Class coupes, but independent designer Sugar Chow wasn’t content with that. Rather than accepting the “in-between” solution currently provided by the automaker, he digitally crafted a true E-Class Coupe, offering a glimpse of what might have been. The new generation of the E-Class is available in sedan, long-wheelbase sedan, estate, and all-terrain bodystyles discontinuing the sexier coupe and c
Auto Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
Filed under: Green , Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Electric , Polestar Continue reading Electric car maker Polestar to cut around 450 jobs globally Electric car maker Polestar to cut around 450 jobs globally originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JANUARY 26, 2024
Fisker could significantly grow its presence throughout the United States , Canada, and Europe thanks to a dramatic expansion of its dealership network. At the start of this year, the electric vehicle startup announced that it would adopt a dealer partnership model in North America and a hybrid model in Europe combining direct sales to consumers and dealer arrangements.
Auto Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
Filed under: Mazda , Convertible , Performance Continue reading 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata gets a ton of significant updates 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata gets a ton of significant updates originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JANUARY 26, 2024
Porsche wasted no time launching an online configurator for its first-ever electric Macan series right after their introductions. As is customary with all Porsche models, Macan EV customers will have access to one of the most extensive customization options in the market. However, we’re not convinced any of them can fix the generic and somewhat odd design.
Drive.com
JANUARY 26, 2024
It was the number plate State of Origin, with Queensland’s most valuable combination selling for more than $5.65 million, while NSW’s number ‘1’ plate sold for more than $11.5 million. A last-minute flurry of bidding has set a new record for number plate sales in Australia, with the New South Wales plate ‘1’ selling for $11,505,000.
Carscoops
JANUARY 26, 2024
One analyst believes that Geely needs to take Polestar private if the EV manufacturer is to survive in an era of growing competition across the industry. Polestar went public in the United States through a reverse merger with special purpose acquisition company Gores Guggenheim in a bid to raise the money needed to achieve its electric vehicle ambitions.
CarExpert
JANUARY 26, 2024
We’re hearing a lot in the media at the moment about the disdain some people have toward pickup trucks. So, I wanted to get a feel for what life was like in a ‘big’ American pickup truck. I tracked down one of the biggest ones I could fit at my apartment building car park to see what it’s actually like to live with in and around the suburbs and out in the country.
Carscoops
JANUARY 26, 2024
It could be argued that the debut of the C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has somewhat diminished the appeal of the Ford GT, making it seem massively overpriced by comparison. Nevertheless, there remains significant demand for the mid-engined and in March, a particularly sleek example will be offered up for auction by Mecum. This Ford GT is one of the 20 Studio Collection series models introduced for the 2021 model year and is a one-owner car that has been driven just 753 miles (1,211 km).
CarExpert
JANUARY 26, 2024
After missing its sales targets in 2023, electric car maker Polestar is swinging the axe to cut costs, and reduce its reliance on its owners, Volvo and Geely. The Sweden-based automaker confirmed to Reuters and Seeking Alpha that it plans to retrench 450 workers, or about 15 per cent of its workforce. Polestar’s overall headcount is low because it uses an “asset light” approach, with manufacturing done by Volvo and Geely.
Carscoops
JANUARY 26, 2024
The all-electric Smart brand is working on its third vehicle and a heavily camouflaged prototype has been spotted testing in China. Despite the vehicle being wrapped in camouflage, it’s clear it will have a much more upright design than Smart’s existing #1 and #3 models and instead, looks remarkably similar in its profile to the Mercedes-Benz GLB.
Automotive Addicts
JANUARY 26, 2024
The electric car maker Polestar has announced plans to cut approximately 450 jobs globally, constituting about 15% of its total workforce. The decision comes in response to what the Swedish company describes as “challenging market conditions.” This move aligns with a broader trend in the automotive industry, where numerous manufacturers have expressed concerns about the sluggish growth of the electric vehicle (EV) market.
Carscoops
JANUARY 26, 2024
The Cupra Leon is up for a mid-lifecycle update, following the lead of its facelifted VW Golf GTI counterpart. However, existing owners seeking a refresh now have more option, thanks to German tuner JE Design. Their newly introduced package for the Spanish hot hatch includes a bodykit, 19-inch wheels, lowered suspension, and an oversized rear wing that is hard to miss.
Drive.com
JANUARY 26, 2024
The Japanese car maker has strengthened ties with a Cambridge-based tech company to use AI to reduce electric-vehicle development times. Mazda is tapping into Artificial Intelligence (AI) to cut development time of electric vehicles. The Japanese car maker has invested an undisclosed amount as part of a $US16 million ($AU24.3 million) round of funding for AI-centric UK tech company Secondmind.
Carscoops
JANUARY 26, 2024
Remember when Polestar unveiled its new 4 crossover and the internet went a little nuts about it not having a rear window ? Those who love the way it looks claimed it didn’t need one because all cars have back-up cameras these days. But not every car has got a backup camera that actually works, as some Tesla owners have discovered. Tesla has just announced a recall of 200,000 EVs to fix a software problem that is preventing the reversing camera from showing what’s behind the car.
Auto Remarketing
JANUARY 26, 2024
Auto logistics providers anticipate a large increase this year in the volume of battery-electric vehicles, or BEVs, they transport. Two areas stand out when discussing handling those electric vehicles versus internal combustion engine vehicles, and each area has its own ramifications for the industry. “The two biggest differences are mass and helping ensure the battery is conditioned,” Ross Rachey, chief operating officer of ACERTUS, told Auto Remarketing.
Carscoops
JANUARY 26, 2024
What do you do if you’re an oil-producing country looking to diversify at a time when the world’s governments are desperately trying to move away from fossil fuels? Well, if you’re Saudi Arabia, it would seem you invest in EV manufacturing. But when your country has little track record of automotive production, let alone the infrastructure for EVs, things may not go as smoothly as one hopes.
Automotive Addicts
JANUARY 26, 2024
Auto dealerships across the United States, over 4,700 in total, have expressed their concerns to President Joe Biden, urging the administration to halt the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) efforts to enforce stricter vehicle-pollution standards. This plea, conveyed in a letter, comes just weeks before the anticipated ruling on the EPA’s tailpipe-emissions proposal , addressing both climate change and health-hazardous pollutants.
Carscoops
JANUARY 26, 2024
While the Bvlgari Aluminum Vision GT and the Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Vision GT concepts add some glitz to Gran Turismo 7, the latest free update’s star is none other than the plucky Suzuki Jimny. This pint-sized off-roader boasts a global fan club, and PlayStation 5 owners wasted no time snatching it up, giving it their own digital makeovers, and sending it racing through the virtual wilds.
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