Motor Authority
AUGUST 29, 2024
U.S. Armor Group's armored Lucid Air Sapphire is almost double the price of the standard electric sedan U.S. Armor Group claims it builds the world's fastest armored car Use of composite armor over ballistic steel results in better protection and lighter weight A company by the name of U.S. Armor Group is offering an armored Lucid Air Sapphire.
Best Selling Cars Blog
AUGUST 29, 2024
Today we are exploring the car landscape of Scotland, including Glasgow and the Isle of Skye, following my trip there in July. As a reminder, the MG ZS topped the Scottish charts in July , ahead of the Kia Sportage, Peugeot 208 and Volvo XC40. Notice also the MG HS at #5 and #8 year-to-date. The Vauxhall Corsa remains #1 year-to-date but was outside the Top 10 in July.
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Motor Authority
AUGUST 29, 2024
Eighth-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class due around the end of the decade Gas and electric versions of new S-Class will feature similar styling but different platforms EQS likely to be phased out after current generation Mercedes-Benz will develop its next-generation S-Class flagship sedan to offer buyers the choice of an electric powertrain or one.
Best Selling Cars Blog
AUGUST 29, 2024
Suzuki holds 22.9% of the Mauritius market so far in 2024 We welcome a new monthly update on BSCB: Mauritius. 1,300 new vehicles found a buyer in the country in July, a solid 8.7% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally surges 18.5% to 9,665 units, headed to a third consecutive all time high annual volume. Suzuki (+0.5%) is stable to stay in the brands charts lead but at 16.8% for the month, its share is dwarfed by its 22.9% year-to-date level.
Motor Authority
AUGUST 29, 2024
Ariel redesigned its Nomad off-roader in July, and a new concept version powered by batteries indicates the British company is considering offering its customers an electric option. The concept is called the E-Nomad, and it makes its formal debut at the 2024 Cenex Expo taking place on Sept. 4 in the U.K. Replacing the Nomad's standard 2.3-liter.
Carscoops
AUGUST 29, 2024
GM uses Google Built-In software on many new infotainment systems. However, it’s only offering features like native navigation through a subscription. For now, users can still leverage Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Heads up shoppers, those interested in a General Motors product that includes Google Built-In better be ready for subscriptions.
Motor Authority
AUGUST 29, 2024
Hyundai's hydrogen-electric sports car concept from 2022 may be built The concept was mentioned in an investor slide outlining Hyundai's plan to launch 21 EVs by 2030 The concept's design was inspired by Hyundai's Pony Coupe concept of 1974 Hyundai in an investor presentation held on Wednesday confirmed plans to launch 21 electric vehicles by.
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Motor Authority
AUGUST 29, 2024
The Smart #5 is an electric compact crossover to rival the Tesla Model Y Smart's lineup grows to three vehicles with the arrival of the #5 Sales of the Smart #5 start in early 2025 in markets where the brand operates Smart pulled out of the U.S. after 2019 but elsewhere the brand is thriving. It operates purely as an EV manufacturer, and on.
Carscoops
AUGUST 29, 2024
This burglar was able to snatch a backpack from the Tesla in just a matter of seconds. The owner of the Cybertruck is surprised the car’s Sentry Mode didn’t alert him to the theft. While the EV has an alarm, it is not triggered when a window is broken. The Tesla Cybertruck has been feverishly branded as a safe vehicle, but a recent video shows it’s far from thief-proof.
Motor Authority
AUGUST 29, 2024
Ford's Bronco Raptor SUV and Ranger Raptor pickup thoroughly impress off the road, but the vehicles performance in a straight line is nothing to write home about. With either vehicle, you're looking at a 0-60 mph time in around six seconds. There's a solution, and you can find it at your local Ford dealership. The automaker on Thursday announced a.
Carscoops
AUGUST 29, 2024
Unlike many firms, Kingsley has kept the iconic Defender’s mechanics mostly true to its roots. Standard models come with an upgraded version of the original Land Rover engine. Bespoke commissions start at £140,000 (~$184,000), excluding the cost of the donor vehicle. Buying a restored and modified classic car usually costs an arm and a leg, but the growing popularity of restomods is preventing many old cars from languishing in garages or being scrapped entirely, keeping them on the ro
Motor Authority
AUGUST 29, 2024
While Lexus vehicles are renowned for their impeccable build quality and refinement, the brand in the future also wants sporty driving characteristics to be one of its calling cards. Citing comments made by Toshinori Ito, the project manager for Lexus' sensitivity performance development department, Automotive News (subscription required) reported.
AutoDealer Today
AUGUST 29, 2024
Company says executive has worked with it for the past year and already helped it grow.
Carscoops
AUGUST 29, 2024
Spy photographers have caught the facelifted Citroen C4. The model features a new front fascia, updated lighting units, and a lightly revised interior. A debut could occur at the Paris Motor Show in October. Spy photographers have hit the Citroen C4 jackpot as an assortment of prototypes were caught being transported on a car hauler. If that wasn’t special enough, they’ve also snagged an interior photo and spied a model being driven on public roads.
AutoDealer Today
AUGUST 29, 2024
Older electric SUVs will get temporary fix while company works on a permanent remedy.
Autocar
AUGUST 29, 2024
Simulators have come a long way in a short space of time and are helping manufacturers develop new software Simulators have come a long way from a simple screen, fake steering wheel and set of pedals. Today’s state of the art is the motion simulator that feeds back the same kind of sensations a driver feels in a real car on the road or track. For manufacturers of full-sized driver-in-loop motion simulators such as Dynisma and Ansible Motion, the complexity of today’s road cars and the difficulty
Motor Trader
AUGUST 29, 2024
FixMyCar has announced two new appointments to its senior leadership team. Marc Russell has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), following three years with the company. Matt Wrankmore will fill the role of Head of Garage Network at the business, following his promotion from Senior Operations Manager. Amanda Webb, Interim CEO at FixMyCar, said: “I am thrilled we have been able to fill two important roles at FixMyCar with internal talent.
Carscoops
AUGUST 29, 2024
BrightDrop is becoming part of the Chevrolet lineup for 2025. The move means Chevrolet dealers will be able to sell and service the electric vans, which should make them more appealing. Since they’re now Chevrolets, the vans adopt bowtie badging and slightly revised names. General Motors is no stranger to having too many brands as the company had Pontiac, Saturn, Saab, Hummer, Oldsmobile, Holden, Geo, Opel and Vauxhall not that long ago.
CarExpert
AUGUST 29, 2024
Audi has cut more than $3000 from the entry price of its Q4 e-tron electric SUV. The 2025 Q4 45 e-tron will be priced from $84,990 before on-road costs, rather than the $88,300 before on-roads sticker from launch. Moving to the Sportback 45 e-tron ups the price to $86,500 before on-roads (down $1800), while the 55 e-tron quattro is priced from $105,990 before on-roads (down $2510). 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.
Carscoops
AUGUST 29, 2024
Due to its small size, Pagani can’t afford to go against the wishes of its customers. The Utopia’s 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 has been homologated until 2031. The future of Pagani’s powertrains beyond this decade remains uncertain. In an age where a growing number of exotic carmakers are downsizing engines and/or adopting electrification, Pagani has gone against the grain with the Utopia , adopting a 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 free of any hybrid gubbins.
Drive.com
AUGUST 29, 2024
The Aston Martin Vantage F1 safety car has crashed into the barrier during practice at Monza, leaving the driver and passenger unhurt. The Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition Safety Car has spectacularly crashed during practice ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Driver Bernd Maylander and passenger Richard Darker were reportedly uninjured in the incident, and according to a report by ESPN , Formula 1’s governing body, FIA, says the incident will not impact the weekend’s event, as t
Carscoops
AUGUST 29, 2024
A Range Rover Electric prototype has been spied undisguised in Europe. The model closely resembles its ICE-powered counterpart, but lacks an exhaust and features a partially enclosed grille. A debut shouldn’t be too far off, although details are limited at this point. The Range Rover Electric is already a hit as the company recently revealed more than 41,000 people have signed up to be on the waiting list.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 29, 2024
Filed under: Chrysler , Mercedes-Benz , Convertible , Minivan/Van , Hybrid , Luxury , Performance Continue reading Happy 40th birthday! Here's a hybrid minivan Happy 40th birthday! Here's a hybrid minivan originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
AUGUST 29, 2024
The electric SUV has been made safer thanks to the launch of two recent recalls. One of the issues was fixed through an over-the-air software update. Fisker recently avoided Chapter 7 liquidation as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. Two safety probes into the Fisker Ocean have been closed in the United States after the bankrupt marque issued recalls to address a door malfunction and a braking issue.
CarExpert
AUGUST 29, 2024
One of Australian racing legend Peter Brock’s most iconic Holden Commodores is heading to auction three decades after it was made famous. Listed by auction house Lloyds , this Holden VN Commodore Group A (chassis PE013) was built by Perkins Engineering in 1991 for Brock’s campaign in that year’s Australian Touring Car Championship (ATCC) – the forebear to V8 Supercars, now the Supercars Championship.
Carscoops
AUGUST 29, 2024
No launch date has been confirmed for the model, but it will arrive before 2030. N division boss Albert Biermann recently rejected the idea of producing the N Vision 74. The production model may have a different powertrain than the original concept. Hyundai appears to have quietly confirmed that the N Vision 74 will reach production after years of speculation and reports claiming it would be produced, and others that said it’d never see the light of day.
Motor Trader
AUGUST 29, 2024
Complaints on finance issues soared 70% in the three months to June, according to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Motor finance Hire purchase (motor) was the second most complained about product, behind credit cards, with 15,925 complaints, of which around three quarters are in relation to motor finance commission. Over 90% of these motor finance commission complaints were brought by professional representatives.
Carscoops
AUGUST 29, 2024
The deal is only available to those leasing a 2024 Taycan, not those who buy one. Porsche’s discount includes a $7,500 lease incentive and $15,000 through the Taycan Lease Match Program. Several significant performance and technology upgrades have been made to the 2025 model. If you’re in the market for a Porsche Taycan and don’t mind missing out on the recently updated 2025 model, the brand has launched a compelling leasing deal for the outgoing version.
Motor Trader
AUGUST 29, 2024
EMaC has appointed Chris Strong as the new Director of Business Development. In this newly established role, Strong will focus on developing relationships with dealer and OEM clients, boosting EMaC’s presence in the warranty and value-added products market. John O’Donnell, MD of EMaC, said: “We are thrilled to have Chris Strong join the EMaC management team.
Carscoops
AUGUST 29, 2024
The “Not Wheels” scale model by Hot Wheels and MSCHF is a homage to beaters. The sedan has dented and rusted bodywork, three mismatched wheels, and dirty windows. The special 1:64 scale model will go on sale on August 30 for $30. Hot Wheels has gone off the rails with its latest release: a diecast model missing a wheel, thanks to a quirky collaboration with art collective MSCHF.
Automotive News
AUGUST 29, 2024
Despite a big increase in deliveries, Lotus Tech suffered a net loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in the second quarter of 2024.
Carscoops
AUGUST 29, 2024
The owner of a Lamborghini Huracan Performante received a $800 fine from a noise camera. The man sued New York City, claiming that his supercar is stock and so he shouldn’t be fined. The incident has sparked controversy over the effectiveness and fairness of noise cameras. New York is one of the cities employing noise cameras to crack down on cars with loud exhausts, but it seems they’ve got sensitive ears.
CarExpert
AUGUST 29, 2024
The new Skoda Superb Sportline has been unveiled overseas, and the brand’s flagship passenger car will be offered here exclusively in this sporty trim level. The new Superb range is due here early next year. While Skoda revealed its fourth-generation Superb liftback and wagon in November last year , it didn’t preview the range-topping Sportline grade.
Carscoops
AUGUST 29, 2024
The 2025 BMW X3 is now available with M Performance Parts. Exterior updates include sharper aero bits and 22-inch alloy wheels. The kit is compatible with the optional M Sport Package. The new generation of the X3 has yet to receive a performance-focused version from the BMW M division, but a selection of M Performance Parts makes it sportier than ever in terms of looks.
CarExpert
AUGUST 29, 2024
Ford has provided US owners of the Ranger Raptor ute a significant power and torque bump, launching a new performance package with a factory-backed warranty. Overnight, Ford US announced Ranger Raptor owners can now order a new engine software upgrade for US$895 (A$1315), which can be fitted at any Ford dealer and is covered by the car’s three-year, 36,000 mile (57,936km) warranty.
Carscoops
AUGUST 29, 2024
Michael Lohscheller’s appointment follows the start of US production for the Polestar 3. Polestar faces Nasdaq delisting as its stock price remains below the $1 per share threshold. The company’s global sales fell by 40% in Q1, adding pressure on the new CEO to drive growth. Since the Polestar brand was spun off into an electric vehicle maker, it has been led by Thomas Ingenlath.
Drive.com
AUGUST 29, 2024
A V8-powered Commodore touring car driven by racing great Peter Brock is set to be sold this weekend – but buyers also have the opportunity to purchase its rare HSV road car equivalent. One of the most iconic Australian touring cars of the 1990s is heading across the auction block this weekend. Lloyds Auctioneers is offering a 1991 Holden VN Commodore Group A touring car, built by Perkins Engineering and raced by Peter Brock during the 1991 Australian Touring Car Championship season.
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