Motor Authority
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Porsche Carrera GT owners have a new tire option A new variant of the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 is being developed for the Carrera GT This is the second time Porsche commissioned new tires for the Carrera GT Porsche Carrera GT production may have stopped almost two decades ago, but Porsche is still working on ways to make its millennial supercar.
Best Selling Cars Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2024
The Hyundai Exter is just outside the Top 20 for its first month in market. Fuel price reductions and a first interest rate cut since the pandemic were not enough to push the South African new vehicle market in positive. Indeed September sales are down another -4.1% in September to 44,081 units. The year-to-date tally is now off -5.8% to 377,835. Passenger Cars are up 2% to 30,218 whereas Light Commercials fall -17.1% to 10,914.
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Motor Authority
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Nissan's tapping AI to check for paint defects on new cars AI's improved paint defect detection by 7%, according to Nissan Nissan said AI is meant to enhance detection, not replace humans Nissan is using artificial intelligence to help spot paint imperfections on cars produced at its U.S. assembly plants. About three years ago, the automaker.
Best Selling Cars Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2024
The Mitsubishi Xpander is the best-selling vehicle in Vietnam both this month and YTD. Local association VAMA has the Vietnamese new vehicle market surging 44.2% year-on-year in September to 36,585 units, leading to a year-to-date volume up 7.5% to 225,585. These figures climb to 43,103 (+37.5%) and 266,210 (+6%) when adding Hyundai which reports separately from VAMA.
Machines with Souls
OCTOBER 13, 2024
The Jaguar F-TYPE is now discontinued, and finding an updated used example isn't easy. But is it worth it over a new BMW Z4? The post I don’t want a Z4, I want a Jaguar F-TYPE appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Best Selling Cars Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Toyota Avanza sales are up 19.5% year-on-year in September. The Indonesia new wholesales market drops anther -9% year-on-year in September to just 72,667. This is a particularly poor result given September 2023 was already off -20.1% on the year prior. The year-to-date tally is now down -16.1% to 633.218. As for retail sales, they are down -10.6% to 72,366 for the month and off -11.9% year-to-date to 657,223.
Autocar
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Line-up spans two sizes of battery and a choice of four powertrains New coupé-SUV is more aerodynamic – and £2500 more expensive – than the regular Q6 The Audi Q6 E-tron has gained a Sportback variant with a more rakish rear end that increases the car’s maximum driving range. The sloping roofline of the new Q6 E-tron Sportback is said to be inspired by that of the Mk1 Audi TT , with an aggressive-looking rake flowing into a small spoiler.
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CarExpert
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Kia Australia has confirmed pricing and detailed specifications for its EV5 , publishing the new mid-sized electric SUV’s brochure on its website. Four distinct trim levels will be available in Australia from launch, including Standard and Long Range battery variants as well as single-motor and dual-motor electric drivetrains. Single-motor versions are front-wheel drive.
Best Selling Cars Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Xpeng ends September just outside the Top 10. 4,125 new cars found a Singaporean buyer in September, a spectacular 71.1% year-on-year surge. The year-to-date volume is now up 48.7% to 30,567. Toyota (+22.2%) and Mercedes (+50%) both trail the market atop the charts but lodge strong share at 18% and 12.8% respectively vs. 16.8 and 12.8% year-to-date.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Fiat has launched a bizarre new campaign that compares the 500e to the Tesla Cybertruck. The company said the clips celebrate the “electricity between us,” but they reek of desperation. With a starting price of $32,500, the Fiat 500e offers a modest range of up to 149 miles. While Smart was smart enough to pull out of the United States, Fiat remains much to the delight of a few dozen people.
Best Selling Cars Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2024
In today’s fast-paced cities, it’s not easy to find an e-bike that’s suitable for both urban commuting and outdoor adventures. Fortunately, VICTRIP ‘ s TITAN S e-bike stands out with its powerful performance, versatility and stylish design. Whether you’re a daily commuter or a weekend adventurer, the TITAN’S can meet your riding needs.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Audi has introduced the new Q6 Sportback e-tron and SQ6 Sportback e-tron, ahead of their debut at the Paris Motor Show. The models offer two different battery packs as well as multiple powertrains producing up to 510 hp. Europeans can expect a WLTP range of up to 656 km, although Audi is expecting an EPA rating of around 300 miles. Audi’s electric vehicle lineup is expanding as the company has introduced the new Q6 Sportback e-tron and SQ6 Sportback e-tron.
Autocar
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Aggressive bodykit signals substantial power bump for JCW's electric Cooper John Cooper Works division turns its hand to Mini's electric hatchbacks, with prices starting around £40k Mini is taking its performance brand into the electric era with hot new John Cooper Works versions of the Cooper and Aceman EVs. Revealed at the Paris motor show , the powered-up JCW duo pack a Volkswagen Golf GTI -baiting 254bhp and 251lb ft from a single motor on the front axle – 39bhp more than the current range-
Carscoops
OCTOBER 13, 2024
GM has settled a class action lawsuit for $35 million after claims that Duramax fuel pumps were prone to failure. The pumps were said to create metal debris, which could severely damage the fuel system and cause engine shutdowns. Silverado and Sierra owners who paid out of pocket for CP4 repairs can receive up to $12,712 in compensation. General Motors has agreed to shell out $35 million to settle with owners after a class action lawsuit alleged that certain Chevrolet and GMC pickup truck models
CarExpert
OCTOBER 13, 2024
The updated 2025 Toyota GR86 range is arriving in local showrooms in December 2024 , bringing with it a new special edition. While some brands have increased prices of their vehicles, Toyota has kept GR86 pricing at the same point as at its launch in 2022. For 2025, it’ll still open at $43,240 before on-road costs for the GT. Slotting atop the range is the new Limited Edition.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Tesla’s Cybercab is a driverless EV designed to revolutionize urban mobility with full autonomy and affordable mass production. The VW XL1 was an ultra-limited, fuel-efficient project that pushed the limits of hybrid technology and lightweight materials. Both models focus on aerodynamic efficiency, using futuristic design elements to improve overall performance.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Honda has confirmed it’ll be bringing back the Prelude coupe for model year 2026, but it won’t come with a manual transmission. Motor Trend reports Honda’s global officer in charge of electrification, Shinji Aoyama, has confirmed the new Prelude will be offered only with a revised version of the automatic transmission found in the Civic.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Cupra’s Raval subcompact has been spied testing for the first time ahead of a 2025 launch. The junior EV is based on the same MEB Short platform as the VW ID.2 but arrives to market earlier. A front-mounted 222 hp motor gets the Raval to 62 mph in 6.9 seconds and the bigger of two available batteries should give a 273-mile range. Update 10/13 : Our spies have captured another prototype of the Cupra Raval out on the streets, offering us an even closer look at the upcoming EV’s details
CarExpert
OCTOBER 13, 2024
The upcoming GWM Tank 300 diesel may have less power and torque than its petrol and hybrid counterparts, but it’s set to carry and tow more. The Tank 300 is gaining the option of the Cannon Alpha ute’s 135kW/480Nm 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine in Australia in the first quarter of 2025. According to government approval documents, the diesel-powered Tank 300 will offer a braked towing capacity of 3000kg – up 500kg on petrol and diesel models. 100s of new car deals are ava
Carscoops
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Delta 4×4 explores the possibility of an off-road-focused Ferrari Purosangue. Upgrades include all-terrain tires, wide fenders, a lifted suspension, and a roof rack. The model only exists in renderings, but could translate into an actual build. The Purosangue is the first high-riding model from Maranello, but it was never designed for extreme off-roading.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 13, 2024
A Supra will continue in Toyota showrooms for at least another generation beyond the current car. The two-door flagship still has a long-term future in the brand’s lineup, although the shape and powertrain is likely to change, as Toyota continues to push its GR performance models. The unequivocal support for the GR Supra comes from Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia vice president of sales, marketing and franchise operations.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 13, 2024
A cyclist on a road in Park City, UT, felt that a driver nearly hit him so he tracked him down. Then, the driver argued that he never came close to the cyclist. Officers arrived on the scene, handed out citations, and the City Attorney’s Office settled it afterward. Drivers have to share the road with all sorts of other road users every day. That includes motorcyclists, pedestrians, mopeds, and bicycles to just name a few.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Suzuki is on a mission to shake up the small car market in Australia with the new Swift Hybrid. All three versions of the new Swift gain 12V mild-hybrid electrification, a fresh look inside and out, as well as equipment updates bringing it into line with the expectations of modern buyers. What’s more, the range starts at $24,490 drive-away, and tops out at just under $30k.
Motor 1
OCTOBER 13, 2024
There's nearly one liter of displacement in this monstrosity, and it actually works. Sort of, anyway.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Ford is recalling over 38,000 vehicles across its Everest and Transit Custom lines due to the risk of injury to someone who blocks a closing window with a body part. “Due to a software issue, if a vehicle occupant places an obstruction such as a body part in the window space when the driver or passenger side windows are closing, the auto reverse function may not operate until significant pressure is applied,” the company says in its recall notice. “If the driver or passenger si
Drive.com
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Proposed changes to legislation relating to whether repairable write-offs can be allowed back on the road could mean older vehicles are inadvertently wiped out. Credit: Shannons Classic cars involved in a crash could be lost forever if they are included as part of upcoming changes to one state’s write-off criteria, one enthusiast insurer claims. The Queensland Government is proposing to tighten up its vehicle inspection process before repairable written-off vehicles can be re-registered over con
CarExpert
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Kia’s facelifted Sportage has yet to be revealed, but the brand has confirmed when it’ll come to Australia. The refreshed mid-sized SUV is due here in the second quarter of 2025. Camouflaged prototypes have been spied testing, revealing the Sportage will adopt Kia’s new corporate face with more vertically oriented lighting elements.
Drive.com
OCTOBER 13, 2024
The C7 Corvette could have shared showroom space with the Australian-made Holden Commodore, if the Chevrolet model switched to a mid-engine layout one generation earlier. Would a C7 Chevrolet Corvette sitting in a Holden showroom have helped to save the General Motors (GM) brand before it was discontinued in 2020? Maybe, maybe not. But the previous-generation Chevrolet Corvette was mooted as a mid-engine model early in development that would have helped its right-hand-drive prospects and possibl
CarExpert
OCTOBER 13, 2024
MG’s next-generation HS plug-in hybrid isn’t due until 2025, but it’s set to offer considerably more electric driving range than the outgoing HS Plus EV. CarExpert understands the next-generation HS PHEV is due here in mid-2025, and now Australian Government documents show the HS PHEV has been approved for sale. While the documents are almost entirely absent of information, one line notes the petrol engine produces 105kW of power while total system output is 224kW. 100s of new
Carscoops
OCTOBER 13, 2024
When most people imagine a European road trip, they probably dream about driving through tiny Tuscan villages in Italy, where every corner offers a postcard view. Or perhaps cruising along the sun-soaked French Riviera, the Mediterranean shimmering to one side. Or maybe heading to Germany to experience the fabled Autobahn where the legendary “no speed limit” signs offer the ultimate in driving freedom.
Drive.com
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Multiple police chiefs in California say Teslas present multiple problems for modern police demands. Photo Credit: Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register/ Getty Images Police in the US state of California have reported multiple challenges associated with using Tesla electric vehicles for frontline operations. According to a report by San Francisco news outlet SFGate , police chiefs responsible for various Californian jurisdictions say Tesla’s lack of appropriate interior space, exp
Motor 1
OCTOBER 13, 2024
A test comparing a metal-based filter to a traditional paper-based filter revealed some disturbing results.
Drive.com
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Owners of the mid-2000s Porsche Carrera GT are set to receive a fresh pair of complimentary Michelin tyres newly created for the supercar. Almost 20 years after production of the Porsche Carrera GT ended, Porsche has collaborated with tyre manufacturer Michelin to create a new set of ultra-high-performance tyres for the supercar – and every current owner is due to receive a set for free.
Motor 1
OCTOBER 13, 2024
The electric SUV with a swoopy roofline gets a high-performance SQ6 version.
Drive.com
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Government approval documents have confirmed the GWM Tank 300 diesel will have an increased braked towing capacity and payload. An increased braked towing capacity has been confirmed for the 2025 GWM Tank 300 diesel. Government approval documents confirm the diesel version of the GWM Tank 300 due in Australia between January and March 2025 will have a 3000-kilogram braked towing capacity – up 500 kilograms over the existing hybrid and petrol models.
Auto Express
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Mike Rutherford thinks competitive pricing is vital if EVs are going to become more popular in the coming years
Drive.com
OCTOBER 13, 2024
There are times when running a red light is completely legal. And it could save you time. There’s a T-intersection near my house in Sydney’s Inner West. It’s governed by traffic lights, with cars entering from the ‘T’ able to turn right or left when the light changes to green. But this particular intersection has one extra layer that is pure genius and has the potential to save time and reduce traffic congestion.
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