Motor Authority
JUNE 27, 2024
Heritage Customs expanded its lineup to include a Defender pickup The four-door Defender pickup will cost 155,000 euros (approximately $166,150) It takes three months to build the Defender pickup conversion Jaguar Land Rover hasn't indicated whether it plans to offer a modern Defender pickup truck, but a Dutch company specializing in modified.
Best Selling Cars Blog
JUNE 27, 2024
The T-Cross lodges another stellar month in Slovakia. The Slovak new car market is off -9.3% year-on-year in May to 7,294 sales, but the year-to-date tally remains in positive territory at +3.5% to 38,396 units. Brand leader Skoda (-9%) roughly matches the market to a solid 20.8% share compared with 21.2% year-to-date. Toyota (+6.5%) and even more strikingly Volkswagen (+20.1%) ignore the negative context to lodge clear upticks.
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Motor Authority
JUNE 27, 2024
Rivian may be working on more models beyond the R2 compact crossover and R3/R3X compact hatchback it presented in March. During an investor presentation held on Tuesday to detail a tie-up with Volkswagen Group worth up to $5 billion, Rivian showed a slide containing the silhouettes of five mystery vehicles. The slide showed the vehicles together.
Best Selling Cars Blog
JUNE 27, 2024
The Kia K3 is up to #2 in Colombia in May. The Colombian new vehicle market slows down its fall in May at -5.5% year-on-year to 14,828 sales, leading to a year-to-date tally off -7.5% to 70,710. Keep in mind May 2023 was down a damning -30% on the year prior. Toyota (-22%) manages an 8th consecutive monthly win with 13.3% share despite falling heavily year-on-year.
Motor Authority
JUNE 27, 2024
New GTS version kicks in 493 hp, 486 lb-ft of torque Porsche claims 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds, top speed of 171 mph It’s $126,895 for the Cayenne GTS SUV, $131,495 for the Coupe Porsche took its scalpel to the wildly successful Cayenne just last year. And while it updated the SUV extensively for 2024, with an eye toward even more plug-in.
CarExpert
JUNE 27, 2024
You might have a point when complaining about Brisbane traffic. New traffic data has revealed Brisbane is the 12th most traffic-congested city in the world, placing it ahead of notoriously congested cities like Bangkok and Rome, and just a few spots behind bustling metropolises like New York City, London and Paris. According to the 2023 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard – a report analysing traffic congestion data of more than 900 cities from 2020 to 2023 – Brisbane drivers, on a yearly average, lo
Motor Authority
JUNE 27, 2024
Ferrari engineers have been spotted again with a prototype for what's thought to be the successor to the LaFerrari, a model that is code-named the F250 (the LaFerrari was the F150). The upcoming hypercar will be the latest member in Ferrari's Special Series, which in addition to the LaFerrari includes the 288 GTO, F40, F50, and Enzo. Such models.
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Motor Authority
JUNE 27, 2024
ChatGPT AI is coming to Audis Certain Audis as old as 2021 models will get upgraded with ChatGPT AI The upgrade for Audis equipped with MIB 3 infotainment systems will being in July Audi is adding ChatGPT to around two million vehicles going back to the 2021 model year. ChatGPT will be added to models with the MIB 3 infotainment system beginning.
CarExpert
JUNE 27, 2024
Tesla Model Y buyers in Australia are getting less braking bang for their buck. Tesla Model Y owner Donny Yang posted in the Tesla Owners Australia Facebook group after discovering the Brembo four-piston front brake calipers on his new EV weren’t present, with two-piston ‘sliding’ Hitachi units in their place. Though only the flagship Model Y Performance has been equipped with bright red Brembo calipers, the base rear-wheel drive (RWD) and Long Range variants have been fitted with identical, unp
Motor Authority
JUNE 27, 2024
The Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Vision Gran Turismo concept debuted at the 2024 Busan auto show The X Gran Berlinetta Vision Gran Turismo is the track version of the automaker's hypercar concept The concept features a hybrid powertrain with a total output of 1,540 hp Genesis used this week's 2024 Busan auto show in Korea to present a new version of.
Carscoops
JUNE 27, 2024
The all-new Fiat Grande Panda was spotted driving in Turin, revealing the rather basic RED specification. The model sports white steelies and comes without roof rails or aluminum-style skid plates. Fiat has yet to show the entire lineup of the Grande Panda, something that could happen in the next couple of weeks. Two weeks after Fiat showed the all-new Grande Panda to the world, the base-spec version of the EV was spotted in Italy.
Motor Authority
JUNE 27, 2024
A Xiaomi SU7 prototype has been testing on the Nürburgring The prototype might be a new track-focused iteration of the Chinese Porsche Taycan competitor Xiaomi might be looking to tackle the Porsche Taycan's 'Ring lap time Smartphone giant Xiaomi came out with its first car late last year in the form of the SU7, a sleek electric sedan that.
CarExpert
JUNE 27, 2024
The first examples of the Zeekr X are arriving in Australia, ahead of first deliveries in late 2024 or early 2025. Arriving in Sydney this week, the Zeekr X will be one of the first two models from the Geely-owned electric vehicle (EV) brand to launch in Australia, likely after the debut of the 009 people mover. Zeekr locked in the X crossover for Australia earlier this month, following the first right-hand drive examples rolling off the production line in China.
Carscoops
JUNE 27, 2024
Ferrari says its new production facility could allow it to build 20,000 cars a year. It says that instead, it’ll simply use that efficiency to make more money per car it sells. The automaker remains committed to gas, electric, and hybrid powertrains. Ferrari just opened a new 457,466-square-foot production facility in Maranello. In theory, the Italian automaker could now produce approximately 20,000 cars a year compared to the less than 14,000 it shipped in 2023.
AutoDealer Today
JUNE 27, 2024
Annual survey reveals more repairs for higher-tech premium, electric vehicles.
Carscoops
JUNE 27, 2024
What appears to be an early development mule of Ferrari’s first EV was spotted in Maranello. The “Frankenstein” model combines a Maserati Levante body with Ferrari Roma headlights. This is not indicative of the bodystyle of the EV that will enter production in late 2025. The first fully electric model from Ferrari is set to debut in 2025, but the company remains tight-lipped about its design and market positioning.
CarExpert
JUNE 27, 2024
A P-plater’s dramatic smash on a Queensland motorway has been caught on camera, after they were braked checked by another motorist who they’d been tailgating. On June 26th, a Mazda 3 driver was recorded driving close behind a Subaru Outback on the Bruce Highway. Footage of the entire incident, shared by Dash Cam Owners Australia via their Facebook page, shows that as Mazda went to pass the Subaru it had been closely following, the latter applied the brakes.
Carscoops
JUNE 27, 2024
Rivian has teased five new vehicles as part of their tie-up with Volkswagen. Three of the models are slated to be based on a new “affordable mass market” architecture. All of the models are a mystery, but one could potentially be a redesigned delivery van. Rivian is still fighting for survival, but that hasn’t stopped their pie in the sky dreaming.
AutoDealer Today
JUNE 27, 2024
Electric sports cars full line included over hose-cracking problem.
Carscoops
JUNE 27, 2024
The ultimate 190E restomod is priced from €714,000 Power comes from a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with up to 493 hp and 405 lb-ft (549 Nm) of torque. Compared to the original 190E 2.5-16 Evo II, this new model sits significantly lower and is much wider. It’s hard to keep up with how many new and enticing restomods are unveiled but few have attracted as much attention as the new Evo from HWA.
Automotive Addicts
JUNE 27, 2024
In the world of evolving electric vehicles (EVs), Ford has been one of the ones that helped set the tone for the automotive market with vehicles like the Mustang Mach-E EV. Since its introduction a few years ago, the Mustang Mach-E has been one that many have kept a close eye on for its innovation and nearly literally plug-and-play demeanor that delicately fits into the mold of being a well-rounded EV that happens to be a crossover.
Carscoops
JUNE 27, 2024
A new study based on Harvard research has concluded that many charging infrastructure challenges still lie ahead. Chargers in the US scored a reliability score of just 78 percent. Large charging blackspots still exist in the US, with no access to public charge points. Many things are holding back new car buyers from making the switch to EVs. While sales continue to grow, the rate at which EV sales have increased has cooled off significantly in recent months.
CarExpert
JUNE 27, 2024
China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry has been able to grow due to significant government financial support – but an industry expert says its success can’t be dismissed. The European Commission earlier this month announced tariffs ranging from 17.4 per cent to 38.1 per cent on Chinese EVs, which followed the US imposing a 100 per cent tariff on all Chinese EVs in May.
Carscoops
JUNE 27, 2024
The new Vision GT concept from Genesis is a track-focused version of the X Gran Berlinetta concept. The hybrid V6 powertrain has been tuned to produce a combined 1,540 hp, up from the 1,071 hp. This concept is purely digital for now, but hints at future Genesis performance models. Genesis has unveiled a racing version of the gorgeous X Gran Berlinetta Concept from last year , featuring more aggressive aerodynamics and a significant power boost.
Auto Blog
JUNE 27, 2024
Filed under: Car Buying , Used Car Buying , Auto Repair , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading EVs fare poorly in J.D. Power quality survey; Ram and Porsche top the rankings EVs fare poorly in J.D. Power quality survey; Ram and Porsche top the rankings originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JUNE 27, 2024
Kia has introduced the 2025 Seltos. It costs $100 more than its predecessor and sports a handful of relatively minor updates. While most of the changes are good, the S variant loses its 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. Kia has taken the wraps off the 2025 Seltos , which will be arriving at dealerships shortly. When it does, it will cost $100 more than its predecessor as pricing begins at $24,590.
Motor Trader
JUNE 27, 2024
Chinese cars accounted for one in five (19%) BEVs sold in Europe in May, according to JATO Dynamics’ data for 28 European markets. Felipe Munoz, Global Analyst at JATO Dynamics, since the global pandemic, the European car market has only recovered to 75%-80% of its original size. “As a result, many factories across Europe are not operating at full capacity, giving Chinese OEMs a unique opportunity to sell across Europe while avoiding tariffs.
Carscoops
JUNE 27, 2024
Polestar 3 deliveries are underway, following a series of delays. The company also introduced a new entry-level variant with rear-wheel drive. It has 295 hp and a WLTP range of up to 404 miles. The Polestar 3 got off to a rocky start , but deliveries are now underway. The first models were handed over to customers during a special ceremony at the company’s headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Dealers Edge
JUNE 27, 2024
Press Play To Listen To This Post. On Mobile Select "Play From Browser" MORE INFORMATION ON DEALERSEDGE ACCOUNTING GUIDE HERE The 21st century has taught us to be ready for almost everything and anything. Society in general, and auto dealerships in particular have survived 9/11, a devastating financial crisis, COVID, along with various hurricanes, floods and fires.
Carscoops
JUNE 27, 2024
April Fool’s Day is the bane of our existence, but Hyundai had an AI fever dream that largely flew under the radar. The automaker used AI to help create images and marketing material for autonomous dog pods. The vehicles were designed to take your dogs on a ‘walk.’ Automakers are rushing to add artificial intelligence into their vehicles, but Hyundai went in a very different direction a few weeks ago.
Auto Blog
JUNE 27, 2024
Filed under: Rumormill , BMW , Coupe , Crossover , SUV , Electric , Future Vehicles , Hybrid , Luxury , Performance , Sedan Continue reading BMW reportedly killing 8 Series for new 6, and canceling XM successor BMW reportedly killing 8 Series for new 6, and canceling XM successor originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JUNE 27, 2024
Six people have been arrested in Birmingham, AL, as part of a crackdown on street racing and sideshows. Seven firearms were recovered and four vehicles impounded in lates round of Operation Knight Rider. Birmingham PD had already arrested 23 people on similar charges in May. Police across the US have struggled to deal with an epidemic of street racing and sideshows where entire intersections are brought to a standstill for some impromptu drift action.
Autocar
JUNE 27, 2024
A 77kWh battery pack was specially commissioned to fit the test car Storedot's battery tech charged a Polestar 5 from 10-82% in a "world first" 10 minutes Emerging technologies are often flawed in a way that makes it impossible to imagine them improving beyond that stage. Such is the case with electric cars and the still thorny issue of how long it takes to charge one on longer journeys.
Carscoops
JUNE 27, 2024
The plug-in hydrogen SUV is being offered in 2-year, 3-year, and 6-year leases. All three lease offers include generous allowable mileage and a hydrogen fuel credit. There are just 48 hydrogen refueling stations in California. Hydrogen refueling stations are few and far between in the United States, but that didn’t stop Honda from unveiling a hydrogen version of the CR-V named the e:FCEV, earlier this year.
CarExpert
JUNE 27, 2024
We could see the next Nissan Patrol sooner than expected. Nissan confirmed earlier this year that it would launch the new Armada, as the Patrol is known in left-hand drive markets, by the end of the Japanese fiscal year (ending March 31, 2025). However, Nissan Americas chairperson Jeremie Papin has now confirmed to Automotive News the Japanese brand will launch its next-generation flagship SUV this year.
Auto Express
JUNE 27, 2024
Faulty tyres contribute to an estimated 7,500 deaths or serious injuries on our roads, according to a new Halfords survey
CarExpert
JUNE 27, 2024
Renault has revealed its new Grand Koleos under the tagline “Born in France, made in Korea” – but this new crossover is actually a lightly restyled Chinese Geely Monjaro/Xingyue L. The Grand Koleos will be built at Renault Korea Motors’ Busan factory, which currently builds the Arkana and Koleos for our market. We’ve contacted Renault Australia to confirm if the Grand Koleos is coming here.
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