Motor Authority
MARCH 18, 2024
Fisker has paused production of its sole model, the Ocean crossover, as it seeks to conserve cash while hunting for new funding. The electric vehicle startup on Monday said the pause in production will last six weeks and will also help “align” inventory levels. The company said it has delivered 1,300 Oceans so far in 2024 and has 4,700.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MARCH 18, 2024
The Kia K3 is only outsold by the Nissan Versa in Mexico in February. The Mexican new light vehicle market is up 11.1% year-on-year in February to 113,258 units. This is the largest February volume in 7 years, since February 2017 (117,985). The year-to-date tally is up 14.8% to 225,357. Brand leader Nissan (-5.6%) goes against the positive market but easily keeps the lead with 16.2% share, followed by Chevrolet (+20.4%) at 13.3%.
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Motor Authority
MARCH 18, 2024
Ford has a supercharger kit for the 2024 Mustang GT and Dark Horse models that cranks horsepower up to 810 hp. First previewed at the 2023 SEMA show on the Mustang FP800S concept, the kit is now available via Ford Performance at a cost of $9,995 (part number M-6066-M8800). Residents in California miss out as the kit isn't certified for road use in.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MARCH 18, 2024
GWM ranks #11 brand in New Zealand in February. Like in January, new vehicle sales in New Zealand edge up 1.5% to reach 9,663 units. This is a poor result given February 2023 was down -24% on the year prior. The year-to-date tally is also up 1.5% To 22,295. Passenger Cars have a horrible month at -66.7% year-on-year to just 1,091 sales, while SUVs are up 5.2% to 4,842 and Light Commercials up 14.7% to 3,060.
Motor Authority
MARCH 18, 2024
BMW's next-generation EV family, known as the Neue Klasse, is coming soon. The first members to arrive will be a sedan and SUV, sitting in the same segments as the 3-Series and X3. BMW already previewed the sedan with with last year's Vision Neue Klasse concept, and soon we'll get a preview of the SUV with a concept called the Vision Neue Klasse.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MARCH 18, 2024
The Renault Captur is the best-selling vehicle in Portugal in February. New car sales in Portugal surge 27.6% year-on-year in February to 20,511 units. This is a particularly good result given February 2023 was already up 39% on the year prior. The year-to-date tally is up 18% to 36,248. The brands podium is entirely French, with Peugeot (+17%) easily retaining the lead with 12.8% share.
Motor Authority
MARCH 18, 2024
BMW plans to launch multiple electric vehicles in the years ahead based on a next-generation platform promising more power and efficiency than the automaker's current technology. The new vehicles are known as the Neue Klasse family, and the first to arrive will be a sedan and SUV sitting in the same segments as the 3-Series and X3. BMW has already.
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Motor Authority
MARCH 18, 2024
Mercedes-Benz will take a leaf out of Tesla's book and explore the potential use of humanoid robots on the factory floor. But rather than develop its own robots, à la Tesla's Optimus (nee Tesla Bot), Mercedes will partner with U.S. robot technology startup Apptronik. BMW in January signed a similar agreement with rival robot technology.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MARCH 18, 2024
A short-term car lease typically costs between £400 and £800 monthly. However, some luxury vehicles or high-performance cars can cost upwards of £1,000 per month. A short-term car lease in the UK refers to a lease agreement lasting less than 12 months, like those provided by Flexxilease. Compared to traditional long-term car leases that often last for 2 to 4 years, short-term leases offer a more flexible and temporary solution for individuals or businesses that don’t want a long-term commi
Motor Authority
MARCH 18, 2024
The redesigned 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupe starts sales this spring priced from $136,050, including a $1,150 destination charge. It arrives in GT 55 and GT 63 grades, both fitted with the familiar twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine. The GT 55 is rated at 469 hp. Upgrading to the GT 63, which is priced from $177,050, including destination.
Machines with Souls
MARCH 18, 2024
I hope you know by now that I have no agenda with each review. I simply tell you what I discover in a (hopefully) amusing fashion. The Car Gods, they know. So it was serendipitous when I received an email about the CT5 V Blackwing while this Cadillac CT4 V Blackwing was parked in my… The post The Cadillac CT4 V Blackwing asks if I bought the wrong car appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Motor Authority
MARCH 18, 2024
Lamborghini as a car company was established in 1963 but didn't start building any cars until the following year, meaning its first car is now 60 years old. That first car was the 350 GT, which made its formal debut in the month of March at the 1964 Geneva auto show, at which point Lamborghini started accepting the first orders. A one-off.
AutoDealer Today
MARCH 18, 2024
The involvement of auto industry stakeholders is vital in the ongoing discussion about the broadening scope of right-to-repair laws.
Motor Authority
MARCH 18, 2024
A recent patent filing hints that Ford could give one of its future SUVs a split tailgate. Ford filed a patent application for a split-tailgate design back in 2021, but that application was just published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) March 12, 2024. Ford's design appears similar to split tailgates that have appeared on.
Autocar
MARCH 18, 2024
Prices will start at £68,975 for the Q6 e-tron quattro, rising to £92,950 for the SQ6 New electric SUV ushers in new era of Audi EVs based on advanced 800V architecture The new Audi Q6 E-tron represents a “technological leap”, the brand's boss Gernot Döllner has claimed, as its first model built on a high-tech new platform. The BMW iX3 and Jaguar I-Pace rival will be launched with a choice of dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrains, including a range-topping SQ6 E-tron with up to 510bhp.
Carscoops
MARCH 18, 2024
Chinese automaker Nio has revealed the name of its upcoming mass-market brand: Onvo. Formerly known by the codename Alps, this new entity is scheduled to debut in May. Positioned below the premium Nio brand, Onvo’s first electric vehicle will target both more affordable options and the Tesla Model Y, offering a comparable package at a lower price point.
Autocar
MARCH 18, 2024
UK firm folds before starting production of converted diesel HGV; classic car electromodding business unaffected Commercial vehicle electrification firm Lunaz Applied Technologies (LAT) has entered administration, with the loss of around 40 jobs. Autocar understands the three-year-old firm, founded in 2021 as an offshoot of classic car electrification specialist Lunaz, has folded after failing to obtain the necessary funding to begin production of its electric bin lorry, dubbed the Lunaz Upcycle
AutoDealer Today
MARCH 18, 2024
First-time program at reduced cost to dealers is for prospective local- and state-government fleet customers.
Autocar
MARCH 18, 2024
New SUV will take design influence from Vision Neue Klasse concept New Vision Neue Klasse X will preview the future of the brand’s SUV line-up BMW will provide a first look at the future of its SUV line-up on 21 March, when it unveils the new Vision Neue Klasse X concept. The German brand confirmed the reveal date on social media with a teaser image showing the car’s side profile, revealing it to have a similar silhouette to the current iX.
Carscoops
MARCH 18, 2024
Stephen Scherr has stepped down as CEO of Hertz in the wake of the company’s biggest quarterly loss since the pandemic. Gil West, the former chief operating officer at Cruise, will step in and take over as CEO of the embattled rental car company. Scherr joined Hertz in 2022 with no experience in the rental industry, but had nearly 30 years with Goldman Sachs.
Autocar
MARCH 18, 2024
Onvo EVs could follow Nio-badged cars onto market in Europe Chinese EV maker goes after Tesla with new volume brand, which will launch L60 crossover in May Nio CEO William Li has confirmed the Onvo name for the Chinese EV maker’s new volume market sub-brand, ahead of its launch in May. The Onvo brand is an extension to the Nio portfolio, targeted at more price-conscious family car buyers.
Auto Blog
MARCH 18, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Chevrolet , Convertible , Coupe , Performance Continue reading Chevy Camaro thefts spike in L.A., use in street takeovers a possible motive Chevy Camaro thefts spike in L.A., use in street takeovers a possible motive originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
MARCH 18, 2024
The new AMG GT 4-Door will be tasked with taking on the Porsche Taycan and Lucid Air Electric saloon will be the first model to sit atop the performance division's dedicated AMG.EA platform Mercedes-AMG ’s first dedicated electric car is nearing completion ahead of its launch next year, with new images of the 1000bhp Porsche Taycan rival giving the best look yet at its sleek, aero-optimised design.
Drive.com
MARCH 18, 2024
The practice of ‘ICE-ing’ electric car charging stations – and even abusing EV enthusiasts – is on the rise. Here’s why. Image credit: Reddit/notchoosingone An increasing number of electric car owners are complaining about owners of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars intentionally blocking EV charging spots – a practice known as ‘ICE-ing’ As electric car uptake soars in Australia, pressure on Australia’s fledgling public charging network is increasing, alre
Autocar
MARCH 18, 2024
Hot electric SUV is four years old now. Post-update, is it still worthy of flagship status? Why we’re running it: To see whether a recent update has kept Audi’s flagship EV at the leading edge Month 1 - Specs Life with an Audi SQ8 E-tron: Month 1 Welcoming the SQ8 E-tron to the fleet - 21 February 2024 Audi makes no bones about calling the S08 E-tron its EV flagship, and when you approach it for the first time, everything about its appearance backs that up.
CarExpert
MARCH 18, 2024
Toyota is standing firm on the expansion of hydrogen technologies in Australia, as it looks to make the Mirai the “new Prius ” as the next trailblazer for the brand and hopes to sell FCEVs through its dealer network in the near future. “[The] Prius, when we brought it out, was the start of the hybrid journey. So the ‘new Prius’ in the world that I’m thinking about, or that Toyota is thinking about, is probably the Mirai,” Sean Hanley, vice president for
Carscoops
MARCH 18, 2024
The late 1990s and early 2000s was a great time for fans of high-revving engines. The industry-wide switch to turbocharging means most modern motors do their best work in the mid-range, but 20-25 years ago cars like the Honda/Acura Integra Type R and S2000 spun as high as 9,000 rpm, and didn’t give up their secrets until you were most of the way there.
Auto Blog
MARCH 18, 2024
Filed under: Commerce Continue reading Tesla is the biggest S&P 500 loser this year, down even more than Boeing Tesla is the biggest S&P 500 loser this year, down even more than Boeing originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MARCH 18, 2024
Audi’s electric revolution continues as the company has unveiled the all-new Q6 and SQ6 e-trons. Set to be launched later this year, the model slots above the Q4 and features a fully enclosed Singleframe grille that is flanked by split lighting units. Speaking of which, the crossover has an active digital light signature for both the daytime running lights and taillights.
Auto Blog
MARCH 18, 2024
Filed under: Green , Audi , Deep Dive , Technology , Crossover , SUV , Electric , Luxury Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck is difficult to maneuver, Sandy Munro says, and he hit a wall with it Tesla Cybertruck is difficult to maneuver, Sandy Munro says, and he hit a wall with it originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MARCH 18, 2024
Have you ever bought an advanced tech product for its advertised features, only to be left in the lurch when said elements are turned off? Then perhaps you feel the same way several Jaguar I-Pace owners do, as the company has decided to cut the cord on third-party smart home charging facilities without warning. To the uninitiated, smart charging is a massive boon to EV owners whose service providers offer off-peak electricity tariffs.
Drive.com
MARCH 18, 2024
Electric-car fires are not as frequent as those involving petrol vehicles, but blazes caused by their batteries are considered harder to extinguish – prompting new training for NSW firefighters. New South Wales fire and rescue workers will be required to complete training on how to respond to blazes sparked by lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles.
Carscoops
MARCH 18, 2024
Hyundai recently broadened the Ioniq 5 lineup by introducing a high-performance N variant boasting 641 horsepower (478 kW / 650 PS). Now, the company is gearing up to take a distinctly different direction with a more rugged and off-road-capable XRT model. Recently spotted undergoing testing here in the States, the Ioniq 5 XRT is heavily camouflaged but appears significantly more rugged than the standard model.
Drive.com
MARCH 18, 2024
Ford’s response to ever-cheaper Chinese electric cars is poised to be an SUV and ute duo, due one year after Tesla’s upcoming affordable model. An upcoming range of budget-priced electric vehicles from Ford – designed to take on Tesla, as well as Chinese car makers such as BYD – is reportedly due to spawn an SUV and ute from 2026. News agency Bloomberg reports Ford has delayed plans for a large seven-seat electric SUV to focus on a new electric-car platform underpinning a small SUV a
Carscoops
MARCH 18, 2024
Dartz is gearing up to bless the world with yet another oversized and macho-looking SUV: the Prombron Iron Diamond CLV. This newest version of the dictator-approved Prombron maintains the sharp-edged design of its predecessors but now boasts a foundation borrowed from the Lamborghini Urus, all while flaunting a jaw-dropping price tag of €2.5 million ($2.72 million).
Autocar
MARCH 18, 2024
Fisker says around 1000 Oceans have been produced so far this year EV firm secures $150m from an existing investor but rescue talks continue with a large car maker, said to be Nissan Fisher is pausing production of the Ocean SUV for six weeks as it looks to secure crucial financial backing, amid doubts over its ability to continue operating. The move comes as the EV firm announces some $150 million in funding from an existing investor, who remains nameless.
Carscoops
MARCH 18, 2024
Struggling EV startup Fisker has announced it’s pausing production of its Ocean SUV for six weeks and has secured $150 million of investment the company desperately needs. The news comes only days after Fisker revealed it was laying off 15 percent of its workforce, had hired restructuring advisers to plan for bankruptcy, and stated that its entire survival was in jeopardy.
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