Motor Authority
AUGUST 9, 2024
Stellantis aftermarket division Mopar has expanded its lineup of crate engines with the new Hurricane inline-6. The Hurricane is a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 that's slowly making its way into Stellantis vehicles as a replacement for the automaker's V-8 lineup, including eventually in the redesigned Dodge Charger where it will be offered.
Best Selling Cars Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
MG sales are up 351.1% year-on-year in July. 4,275 new cars hit Luxembourg rods in July, a meagre 1.6% year-on-year lift. The year-to-date volume is still in negative however at -4.4% to 29,360. This month Volkswagen (-18.1%) reclaims the brands top spot with 11.3% share and despite a hefty year-on-year loss. BMW (+10.2%) drops to #2 and 10.6% of the market, Mercedes (+27.9%) lodges a stellar result at 9% share vs. 7.7% over the first 7 months of the year, overtaking Audi (-8.6%).
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Motor Authority
AUGUST 9, 2024
An electric SUV concept from Acura will preview a production model The production variant of the electric SUV will be built in Ohio The electric SUV will ride on Honda and Acura's EV dedicated platform Acura will use 2024 Monterey Car Week on this month to present a concept previewing its next electric vehicle, an SUV to be built in the U.S. and.
Best Selling Cars Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
The MG ZS is up to #4 overall in Croatia. The Croatian new car market is up 6.9% year-on-year in July to 5,569 registrations, meaning the YTD volume is now up 13.7% to 44,363. Volkswagen (+15.1%) overtakes Skoda (-31.3%) to snap the brands pole position with 14.3% share vs. 11.5% year-to-date. Opel (+79.4%) and Hyundai (+79.3%) soar to #3 and #4 respectively with Toyota (+28.4%) also in great shape year-on-year.
Motor Authority
AUGUST 9, 2024
The original IMSA GTP class produced some of the best racing to ever grace U.S. road courses. It featured powerful cars and fierce competition among many well-funded, factory-backed teams. The Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo was one of the most formidable GTP cars in the class from 1985 to 1990, even managing to eclipse the dominant Porsche 962. Geoff Brabham.
Best Selling Cars Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
BYD ranks #9 in Ukraine in July. The Ukrainian new car market soars 20.3% year-on-year in July to 6,389 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 21.9% to 39,456. Toyota (+16%) easily stays on top with 16% share, identical to its YTD level. BMW (+63.1%) ranks #2 again with an outstanding 9.8% share vs. 6.9% so far this year. Renault (+4.1%) is weak while Skoda (-23.3%) and Volkswagen (-36.4%) both sink.
Motor Authority
AUGUST 9, 2024
The 2025 Volvo EX90 will cost $3,300 more than originally advertised The EX90 will still arrive with missing features Production of the U.S.-built EX90 is now underway in South Carolina Anyone who placed a reservation for a 2025 Volvo EX90 will need to prepare for some sticker shock, as the price of the electric midsize SUV has risen ahead of the.
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Motor Authority
AUGUST 9, 2024
Camper van conversions are in the works for the Volkswagen ID.Buzz, but not from VW Conversions will start at $7,995 Deliveries are said to begin in November Volkswagen may be holding off on introducing a California-style ID.Buzz built for camping regulars, due to what the automaker perceives as low demand, but America's Peace Vans has stepped up.
Best Selling Cars Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
Toyota RAV4 sales are up 105% year-on-year in July. July is the month of the bi-annual licence plate change in Ireland and traditionally corresponds to the 2nd largest monthly volume in the year. July 2024 is no exception, even if results are a little disappointing this year at -6% year-on-year to 25,705 sales. The year-to-date tally tilts into negative as a result at -0.3% to 104,631.
Motor Authority
AUGUST 9, 2024
Dodge has made a lot of money by digging into the past for the design of its modern cars. The Challenger introduced in 2008 did such a good job of aping the 1970 Challenger that Dodge was able to sell it for 15 years without a design refresh. Now, the next car in the stable, the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona due this summer, is reaching back to the.
Best Selling Cars Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
The Lexus LBX is inside the Polish Top 50 again. Another outstanding month for the Polish new car market in July at +18.5% year-on-year to 42,122 units. The year-to-date volume is now up 16.6% to 312,986. In the brands charts, Toyota (+21.6%) improves its share year-on-year to 17.1%, an easy #1. Skoda (+1.6%) and Kia (-0.6%) are weak but Audi (+35%) impresses at #4 vs. #6 so far this year.
Machines with Souls
AUGUST 9, 2024
It's the M3 vs the RS 4 vs the C63 AMG in a battle of early 2000s German performance sedans. Is there one that's best? The post The M3 vs the RS 4 vs the C63 AMG appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Best Selling Cars Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
The Fiorino was the most popular Fiat in 2023. 14,219 new light vehicles hit Moroccan roads in July, a robust 8.4% year-on-year improvement. This includes Passenger Cars up 5.1% to 12,701 and Light Commercals shooting up 46.5% to 1,518. The YTD PC volume tilts into positive as a result at +0.5% to 86,749 units. Dacia (+3.6%) trails the market but still manages a positive year-on-year score at 22.5% share vs. 26% so far this year.
Autocar
AUGUST 9, 2024
E-fuels could be used to decarbonise the existing fleet of petrol and diesel cars European Commission must speed up roll-out of e-fuels to avoid ICE engines being banned “through the back door” BMW CEO Oliver Zipse has said the European Union’s plan to ban sales of new combustion-engined cars in 2035 is the “wrong approach” and has called for it to accelerate the roll-out of e-fuels.
Best Selling Cars Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
The Volvo EX30 accounts for 44% of Volvo sales this month. The Portuguese new car market slows down -9.5% year-on-year in July to 14,055 units, yet the year-to-date tally remains in positive at +3.7% to 130,967. The Top 3 manufacturers all beat the market with positive results: Peugeot (+4.4%) leads the way at 11.2% share vs. 10.1% so far this year, followed by Mercedes (+33.8%) up to #2 also YTD and BM W (+2%) up five spots on June to #3.
Autocar
AUGUST 9, 2024
David Richards started Prodrive in 1984 We visit Prodrive's Banbury HQ for the inside line on its creation, rise to racing prominence and what's next It’s hard to find a definition that adequately covers every part of David Richards’ Prodrive firm – and that’s awkward, as this year it celebrates 40 years of more or less continuous business success, including some of the greatest moments in UK motorsport history.
Best Selling Cars Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
The Peugeot 3008 is the 2nd best-selling vehicle in Northern Ireland in July. Thanks to SMMT we can share with you the Top 10 best-sellers for each UK nation in July. Keep in mind this is a zoom in by nation, all sales figures are already included in the July 2024 UK update. This month Northern Ireland is the most dynamic nation at +10.4% to 3,770 sales, followed by Scotland at +7.4% to 13,103 and Wales at 7.3%.
Carscoops
AUGUST 9, 2024
Officials in South Korea are reportedly planning to hold an emergency meeting to discuss electric vehicle fires. The move comes shortly after a Mercedes EV burst into flames in an underground parking garage. That incident reportedly injured 23 people and damaged around 140 vehicles. Electric vehicle fires are a fact of life and they’re a serious problem as they’re hard to deal with.
AutoDealer Today
AUGUST 9, 2024
Major charging network provider claims its new connector supports vehicles from all manufacturers.
Carscoops
AUGUST 9, 2024
Lynx has revealed their upcoming DeLorean DMC-EV will cost $249,999 and arrive next year. The company also showed the car’s interior, which is all-new and sports a massive widescreen display. The DMC-EV is slated to have four electric motors and a range of up to 250 miles. Following a preview earlier this year, Lynx Motors has revealed new information about their upcoming DeLorean DMC-EV.
Autocar
AUGUST 9, 2024
Roof-mounted lidar sensor promises to improve driver assistance systems Tesla Model 3 rival gets major update just months after it arrived in the UK The BYD Seal has received a significant update in its native China, bringing improved electricals, enhanced autonomous driving capabilities – but also a cut in range. The headline change is a move from the existing car’s 400V electrical systems to an 800V system.
Carscoops
AUGUST 9, 2024
Dodge has introduced the final sound of the 2024 Charger Daytona. It’s bound to draw mixed reactions as it tries to be both classic and futuristic. Besides revealing what the car sounds like, Dodge announced a new 20-part video series highlighting the model. Dodge billed the outgoing Challenger as an “authentic-yet-modern muscle car,” but how times have changed.
CarExpert
AUGUST 9, 2024
In recent times there have been questions raised as to whether the power grid will cope with the threat of widespread electric vehicle adoption. In fact, both here and abroad, some pundits have argued the case is closed, and the power grid and mass electric vehicle adoption are incompatible. Is this true? What organisations are analysing the pace of EV adoption in Australia?
Carscoops
AUGUST 9, 2024
Photos and details of the 2025 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe L have emerged in China. This new model adopts the front styling of the 1-Series hatchback, paired with a redesigned rear. The Chinese version differs from the European model, most notably with a longer wheelbase. BMW is on the brink of unveiling its next-generation 2-Series Gran Coupe, a substantial update to its predecessor, mirroring the changes seen in the 1-Series hatchback as well as the X2 crossover.
Autocar
AUGUST 9, 2024
Flagship 5 Series has turned PHEV and promises to be BMW's most extreme super-saloon yet The G90-generation BMW M5 is the first M5 to stretch beyond five metres in length. And in terms of width? Compared with the already expansive 5 Series on which BMW’s latest super-saloon is based, the wheel arches are swollen by 75mm at the front and 48mm at the back.Had such a car been released three years ago, it wouldn’t have been an M5 but an M7 – the one product M division has never even attempted.
Carscoops
AUGUST 9, 2024
The vehicle shares much of its design with the Neta S sedan. Range-extender versions of the car use a 1.5-liter engine and a 268 hp electric motor. The shooting brake is also available in two BEV versions. Designing a vehicle that looks just as good from the rear as from the front is no easy feat. However, Chinese brand Neta has done just that with the estate version of its S sedan , unveiled before customer deliveries begin next month.
Motor Trader
AUGUST 9, 2024
Members of the automotive leaders’ organisation Automotive Fellowship International (AFI) have reformed into a new independent entity, the Automotive Leadership Network (ALN). The ALN is a successor to AFI which was established 30 years ago by Ron Sewell and chaired by ASE founder Trevor Jones for the last 13 years. Laura Coase, ALN’s CEO, said: “This mix of experience is critical, if we only ever talk amongst the same people we risk just talking into an echo chamber.
Carscoops
AUGUST 9, 2024
Kia has unveiled the facelifted K8 in Korea with 4-cylinder and V6 engine options. The fastback sedan features a fresh face and new dashboard inspired by the EV9. The K8, launched in 2021, replaced the K7/Cadenza and is related to the Hyundai Grandeur. Big sedans haven’t been a fixture in Kia’s American showrooms since the Cadenza was dropped in 2021 , but they are alive and kicking on the other side of the Pacific, as this refreshed K8 reminds us.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
Filed under: Green , Tesla Continue reading Gen Z isn't impressed by Tesla cars. That should worry Elon Musk Gen Z isn't impressed by Tesla cars. That should worry Elon Musk originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 9 Aug 2024 13:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
AUGUST 9, 2024
A Tesla Model S driver admitted relying too much on FSD during a bike crash. Tesla disclaims responsibility for crashes if drivers are inattentive. Incident reignites debate over safety of Tesla’s Autopilot system. On April 19, the driver of a Tesla Model S hit a motorcycle and the rider ultimately died on scene. Authorities have now confirmed that the Tesla owner was not just using Full Self-Driving semi-autonomous tech, but he was also looking at his phone when the crash happened.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
Filed under: Acura , SUV , Concept Cars , Electric , Future Vehicles , Performance Continue reading Acura teases new performance EV for Monterey Acura teases new performance EV for Monterey originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 9 Aug 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
AUGUST 9, 2024
The VW Tayron L, revealed on China’s MIIT, effectively previews the US-spec Tiguan. The SUV is 133 mm (5.2 inches) longer than the European Tiguan and sports different styling. It has been confirmed that the North American 2025 VW Tiguan will debut later this year. An all-new 2025 VW Tiguan is set to debut in the US market by year-end, sporting a design distinct from its European counterpart.
AutoDealer Today
AUGUST 9, 2024
NHTSA has gotten dozens of complaints about them opening on their own.
Carscoops
AUGUST 9, 2024
Canoo has been hit with at least two lawsuits over their alleged failure to pay for goods and services. One company is seeking $10,600 while the other wants over $573,000. Canoo lost a boatload of money last year and only built 22 vehicles. We haven’t heard much from Canoo lately, but it appears things aren’t going well. Quite the opposite as a local television station has found the company is being sued for missed payments.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Truck , Commercial Vehicles , Hydrogen Cars Continue reading Nikola posts smaller-than-expected loss on robust hydrogen truck demand Nikola posts smaller-than-expected loss on robust hydrogen truck demand originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 9 Aug 2024 11:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
AUGUST 9, 2024
An S2000 with just 745 miles recently went on sale for $120,000. It’s finished in bright yellow paint with a black interior. The age and condition make it tough to pin down a true value for the car. Few cars in the world are real competitors to a car like the Honda S2000. The engineering that went into it is incredible, it’s highly reliable, and nothing truly like it is on sale today.
CarExpert
AUGUST 9, 2024
While large cars aren’t as popular as they used to be, electric vehicle enthusiasm hasn’t wavered in Australia. Electric cars are best known for their quiet rides and being environmentally-friendly. At this end of the market, there’s also a focus on outright speed. But none of that counts for much if you’re constantly worrying about running out of charge.
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