Motor Authority
MARCH 4, 2024
Prototypes for the first electric sports car from Porsche have been spotted testing again, this time close to the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden. The car is a redesigned 718 Boxster convertible, plans for which were confirmed in 2022 by Porsche CEO Oliver Blume for launch around 2025. A market arrival in the U.S. should coincide with the 2026.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MARCH 4, 2024
The Nissan X-Trail manages its best ranking since September 2018. It’s yet another record for new vehicle sales in Australia with sales up a whopping 20.9% year-on-year in February to 105,023. It smashes the previous February record of 96,443 established back in 2016. Part of the explanation for this fantastic result is the fact that year-ago sales were hampered by quarantine bottlenecks, as 60,000 vehicles needed to be treated by biosecurity for seeds and pests.
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Motor Authority
MARCH 4, 2024
JLR has been spotted testing a prototype for an electric offering to sit in its Range Rover family of luxury SUVs. JLR is known to be planning the reveal of an electric version of its iconic Range Rover later this year, though that isn't the vehicle seen here. The electric Range Rover will match the design of its gas-powered sibling, perhaps with.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MARCH 4, 2024
The Volvo EX30 does an even better job in Norway than at home in Sweden. 7,380 new cars hit Norwegian roads in February and -0.8% year-on-year loss. The year-to-date volume is up 34.5% to 12,502. BEV sales are up 7.5% to 6,647 and 90.1% share vs. 83.1% in February 2023 and 76.5% in 2022. Year-to-date, BEVs are up 53.2% to 11,364 and 90.9% share vs. 79.8% over the same period in 2023 and 79.6% in 2022.
Motor Authority
MARCH 4, 2024
California's Karma Automotive used the 2024 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance that ran this past weekend for the debut of the Gyesera sedan. The company is already accepting reservations and aims to have the car in production before the end of the year with a price tag expected to start close to $175,000, though the start of production may be.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MARCH 4, 2024
The Volvo EX30 ranks #7 at home in February. The Swedish new car market edges up 1.8% year-on-year in February to 18,766 sales, a lukewarm result given February 2023 was off -12.7% on the year prior. The year-to-date tally is up 8.7% to 35,930. BEV sales actually fall at -14.6% to 5,229 and 27.9% share vs. 33.2% a year ago, while PHEVs gain 16.9% to 4,492 and 23.9% share vs. 20.8% in February 2023.
Motor Authority
MARCH 4, 2024
The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship got underway on Saturday with the Bahrain Grand Prix which was held at the Bahrain International Circuit. Reigning world championship Max Verstappen converted a pole position into a win, having largely been uncontested for all 57 laps of the race. Fellow Red Bull driver Sergio Perez finished second, some 22.
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Motor Authority
MARCH 4, 2024
Hyundai on Monday revealed an updated version of its Ioniq 5 electric compact crossover. The version shown is for Hyundai's home market of Korea but the updates are likely to make their way onto Ioniq 5s sold in other markets, including the U.S. The updated Ioniq 5 offers a bigger battery for more range, and there's also a new N Line grade to fill.
Autocar
MARCH 4, 2024
Castle Bromwich to finish production of Jaguar's saloons, estate and sports car in a matter of weeks Jaguar will end production of the XE , XF and F-Type in a matter of weeks, as its Castle Bromwich factory in Birmingham prepares to transition to production of body panels for a whole new line of vehicles. The retirement of Jaguar's two saloons and its flagship sports car means the brand's line-up will become SUV-only, with just the I-Pace , E-Pace and F-Pace remaining on sale through 2024.
Motor Authority
MARCH 4, 2024
The redesigned 2025 Infiniti QX80 will use a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 in place of the outgoing model's V-8, the automaker confirmed Monday in a press release. This engine, dubbed VR35DDT, produces 450 hp and 515 lb-ft of torque. Those are increases of 50 hp and 102 lb-ft over the current naturally aspirated 5.6-liter V-8, according to.
Drive.com
MARCH 4, 2024
New-car deliveries increased by 20 per cent year-on-year last month – and beat the all-time February record by 8500 vehicles. February 2024 marked another record month for deliveries of new motor vehicles in Australia – and the 10th consecutive month of growth – as dealers continue to clear back-orders written last year, or earlier. However, experts continue to warn the record run will not continue forever, and that the sales result – which reflects the number of car deliveries, not orders taken
Motor Authority
MARCH 4, 2024
Porsche's CEO confirmed plans for an electric 718 in 2022 and prototypes for the car in Boxster convertible form have been spotted again. The electric 718 is due around 2025 and should include a Cayman coupe variant. Karma Automotive only last year showed an electric sports car of its own, and now it's followed up with an electric luxury sedan.
Autocar
MARCH 4, 2024
Sleek, low-slung electric Range Rover prototype gives clues to larger new Velar EV for 2025 The first electric Range Rover prototype has been spotted testing, as the brand prepares to reveal its first EV in the coming months. It is thought to be a test car for the the electric successor to the Velar , which has a similarly sleek and low-slung profile.
Carscoops
MARCH 4, 2024
Every now and then, you’ve probably felt the urge to swing by Dunkin’ Donuts for a coffee or a sweet treat. However, for the driver of this Mazda CX-5 , their trip through the drive-thru didn’t quite go as planned. The incident happened in Londonderry, New Hampshire, and images shared by the local police department show the SUV has somehow ended up on its side at the entrance to the drive-thru.
Autocar
MARCH 4, 2024
The 512M was one of two Ferraris stolen at the 1995 San Marino GP Metropolitan Police praises collaboration of Ferrari and car dealers as missing 512M resurfaces A missing Ferrari 512M has been recovered by the Metropolitan Police nearly three decades after it was stolen from F1 driver Gerhard Berger. It was one of two Ferraris reported missing after the San Marino Grand Prix in April 1995, and is thought to have been shipped to Japan shortly after its theft.
Crest Nissan
MARCH 4, 2024
New Nissan Inventory Recognizing the paramount importance of vehicle safety, Nissan ensures that nearly all its models are equipped with the standard Nissan Safety Shield 360 to help prevent accidents. This comprehensive suite of advanced driver-assist technologies is designed to elevate your confidence on the road. Here are some of the notable safety features offered by Nissan: Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection In the unpredictability of busy streets, Automatic Emergency Bra
Autocar
MARCH 4, 2024
Can the hottest Astra make for a thrilling and cost-effective used purchase, or is it just too unruly? Is the Vauxhall Astra GTC VXR the hot hatch bargain of the year?Around £6000 will get you a 2012-reg car with a full service history and 95,000 miles on the clock. That’s around £4500 less than the equivalent Volkswagen Scirocco R and £2500 or so less than a Renault Mégane RS 250.
Auto Blog
MARCH 4, 2024
Filed under: By the Numbers , Earnings/Financials , Green , Ford , Electric , Hybrid Continue reading Ford U.S. sales jump 10.5% in February, beating Toyota for second straight month Ford U.S. sales jump 10.5% in February, beating Toyota for second straight month originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 4 Mar 2024 16:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
MARCH 4, 2024
The first Chinese-built Kia sold in Australia has been captured on local roads ahead of showroom arrivals later this year. The 2024 Kia EV5 has been spotted testing in Australia ahead of first showroom arrivals due from the middle of this year. Estimated to be priced from $60,000 before on-road costs, the EV5 is a rival to the Tesla Model Y , and is built in China – a first for a Kia in Australia.
Carscoops
MARCH 4, 2024
Now could be the perfect time to buy a new Ford Mustang Mach-E in the United States thanks to VIN-specific discounts of as much as $18,500. Finding a Mach-E with such a generous discount could be difficult, however. Ford’s all-electric crossover is available with a ‘VIN Specific Bonus Cash’ offer until April 2, worth between $3,100 and $18,500.
Drive.com
MARCH 4, 2024
The next-generation Subaru Forester is scheduled to arrive in Australia in 2025, with an upgraded hybrid system partially sourced from Toyota planned to launch alongside the petrol version. The new Subaru Forester has been confirmed for Australia in 2025 – after it arrives in the US this year – with the option of hybrid power at launch. While the new Forester is a ‘reskin’ of its predecessor – on familiar underpinnings – the hybrid will ditch Subaru’s criticised in-house techno
Carscoops
MARCH 4, 2024
A Ferrari F512M that was stolen a whopping 28 years ago was recovered by UK police, with a little help from the Italian automaker. The only thing more impressive than the find are the circumstances under which the vehicle was initially taken. The story starts in 1995 at the San Marino Grand Prix. At the race, Ferrari Formula One driver Gerhard Berger was one of two people on the grid to have their company cars stolen.
Autocar
MARCH 4, 2024
Electric version of V-Class seeks to deliver an even more luxurious service to wealthy passengers You could argue that the Mercedes-Benz EQV, the electric alternative to the Mercedes V-Class, gets very close to being the perfect battery-powered car.The MPV is generous in size and tall, so a big battery (90kWh in this case) slips underneath it a treat, with little to no sacrifice in floor height or head room.It’s also one of those vehicles likely to do constant city-to-airport runs, so its journe
Carscoops
MARCH 4, 2024
Ford took off the covers to the facelifted 2025 Explorer at the beginning of February and for the most part, we think it looks quite nice. Sure, it’s not what we’d call sexy or glamorous but it has an imposing presence and some rugged design elements. However, what would the new Explorer look like if Ford took inspiration from the seventh-generation Mustang?
CarExpert
MARCH 4, 2024
February 2024 was yet another record-breaking month for new car deliveries in Australia, with a long-expected slowdown in sales yet to be reflected in the tallies. A total of 105,023 vehicles were sold in February, an increase of 20.9 per cent compared with February 2023. Not only were sales up across every state and territory, every SUV, ute and van segment was up, while small and mid-sized passenger cars also saw a bump.
Carscoops
MARCH 4, 2024
Hyundai unveiled the facelifted Ioniq 5 in Korea, exactly three years after the debut of the original. The fully electric crossover benefits from mild exterior and interior updates, a bigger battery pack, and the expansion of its lineup with a sporty N Line trim. The facelifted range of the Ioniq 5 gains the larger 84 kWh battery pack from the flagship Ioniq 5 N, replacing the 77.4 kWh unit of the outgoing model.
Auto Blog
MARCH 4, 2024
Filed under: Green , Kia , Green Driving , Driving , Ownership , Crossover , SUV , Electric , Road Tests Continue reading 580 miles, 0 problems. How I drove an EV to Chicago stress-free 580 miles, 0 problems. How I drove an EV to Chicago stress-free originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 4 Mar 2024 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
AutoDealer Today
MARCH 4, 2024
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Carscoops
MARCH 4, 2024
Tesla is looking to boost demand for its vehicles in China through the implementation of new incentives for the entry-level versions of the Model 3 and Model Y. The automaker revealed on its Weibo account late last week that those who purchase a rear-wheel drive Model 3 or Model Y from its existing inventory will be eligible for an insurance subsidy of up to 8,000 yuan ($1,113), reducing their starting prices to 245,900 yuan (~$34,150) and 250,900 yuan (~$34,800) respectively.
Auto Blog
MARCH 4, 2024
Filed under: Green , Electric Continue reading Gravity Mobility opens fastest EV charger in US to public in New York City Gravity Mobility opens fastest EV charger in US to public in New York City originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 4 Mar 2024 08:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MARCH 4, 2024
Kia Australia has finally confirmed its long-awaited ute/pickup truck is just around the corner and released a commercial for it. The commercial stars 20 of Australia’s most celebrated sports stars, including AFL star Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin, former soccer player John Aloisi, and former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski.
CarExpert
MARCH 4, 2024
The cat is out of the bag: Jaguar will end its internal combustion era in June this year. Jaguar has confirmed to Automotive News Europe the company’s Castle Bromwich plant, on the outskirts of Birmingham, will stop vehicle production by June, with the facility transitioning to becoming a body panel stamping factory. Castle Bromwich currently manufactures the F-Type coupe and convertible, XE sedan, and XF sedan and wagon.
Carscoops
MARCH 4, 2024
Nissan and Fisker could be about to enter into a new partnership that would enrich them both. For Nissan, it could be a big boom to its efforts to electrify its lineup. For Fisker, it could mean a brand-saving financial lifeline. Over a decade ago, Nissan was a leader in the EV charge but since then it’s struggled to keep up with the rest of the industry.
Autocar
MARCH 4, 2024
New N-Line Ioniq 5 has sportier looks inspired by its hot SUV twin Electric SUV also receives chassis tweaks for better rolling refinement and improved interior technology The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has received a series of tweaks aimed at keeping it on pace with rival electric SUVs, addressing key criticisms and bolstering its technological offering. The headline change is the addition of the rear wiper from the high-performance Ioniq 5 N.
Carscoops
MARCH 4, 2024
A month after Chrysler unveiled the Halcyon online, the well-received concept EV stepped into the limelight at the Amelia Concours d’Elegance, making its physical debut in front of a live crowd. During the event, Christine Feuell, the company’s CEO, shed light on her strategic shift from the Airflow to embrace this fresh design language.
Autocar
MARCH 4, 2024
The model will be unwrapped by Porsche’s product line vice-president Kevin Giek More powerful Porsche Taycan will be the "most dynamic of all time" Porsche is primed to reveal the most powerful Taycan yet built next week, with modified exterior bodywork, ramped-up performance and upgraded aerodynamics. The new edition of the electric sports saloon, which will top the Porsche Taycan range as “the most dynamic Taycan of all time”, was previewed by the German brand with an image that revealed a be
Carscoops
MARCH 4, 2024
After multiple successful years, Hyundai is going back to Pikes Peak to try and set new records during the Race to the Clouds. Not only is it making a comeback but it’s taking at least three major stellar race car drivers with it. Here’s a breakdown of what to look out for during the 102nd annual running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
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