Motor Authority
MAY 5, 2024
BFGoodrich has launched a new generation of its leading all-terrain tires. The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A K03 is the replacement for the K02, which was and still is a popular choice for factory off-roaders like the Ford F-150 Raptor and Bronco Raptor, as well as more hardcore versions of the Jeep Wrangler. So the K03 has a lot to live up to.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MAY 5, 2024
VW Saveiro sales are up 70.5% year-on-year in April. The Brazilian new light vehicle market surges by a splendid 37.2% year-on-year in April to 208,078 units. This brings the year-to-date tally up 17.5% to 691,3700. Although a great performance, we remain over 100,000 units or -13.7% below the 801,330 sales achieved over the first 4 months of pre-pandemic 2019.
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Motor Authority
MAY 5, 2024
The 2024 Jeep Gladiator now looks pretty in pink thanks to the addition of the popular Tuscadero paint option to the color palette. This is the first time Jeep has offered Tuscadero, named after the character Pinky Tuscadero from the 1970s sitcom "Happy Days," on the Gladiator. The color launched on the 2021 Wrangler and returned as an option for.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MAY 5, 2024
The VW Tiguan ranks #3 in Ireland in April. New car sales in Ireland edge down -3.6% year-on-year in April to 8,591 units, leading to a year-to-date cume up 6% to 71,110. Strikingly, 6 of the Top 7 carmakers are in positive. Volkswagen (+35.7%) and Hyundai (+70.9%) stun on the podium while Toyota (+11.7%) loses its pole position but still defies the market with a positive result.
Motor Authority
MAY 5, 2024
BMW has been spotted testing a prototype for its redesigned M5, the first in the nameplate's history to feature electrification. It is based on the redesigned 5-Series that was launched last year for the 2024 model year. The M5 should arrive later this year, meaning it will likely reach showrooms as a 2025 model in the U.S. The prototype may look.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MAY 5, 2024
The Peugeot 208 is the best-selling vehicle in Argentina in April. The Argentinean new light vehicle market dramatically slows down its fall this month to -5.5% and 31,018 sales vs. -36.4% in March. The year-to-date tally is now down -24.2% to 111,596. The Top 2 manufacturers defy the negative market with upticks: Toyota is up 1.8% to a splendid 24.5% share vs. 20.6% so far year while Volkswagen gains 11.8% but finds itself below it YTD level at 13.3% vs. 14.4%.
Motor Authority
MAY 5, 2024
BFGoodrich has launched a new generation of its leading all-terrain tires. The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A K03 is the replacement for the K02, which was and still is a popular choice for factory off-roaders like the Ford F-150 Raptor and Bronco Raptor, as well as more hardcore versions of the Jeep Wrangler. So the K03 has a lot to live up to.
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Carscoops
MAY 5, 2024
A Virginia Toyota dealer has listed a 2024 Land Cruiser for a staggering $107,169. That’s a markup of $30,000 over MSRP, the largest dealer adjustment we’ve seen to date. We previously reported on dealerships in California that were adding up to $21,000 to the price of their Land Cruiser, but none made it into six-figure territory. Last month, we were aghast to learn that some dealers (mostly in California) were adding big markups to the price of the new Toyota Land Cruiser.
Auto Blog
MAY 5, 2024
Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Government/Legal , Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Truck , SUV , Electric , Rivian Continue reading Rivian receives $827 million in incentives to expand Illinois facility, shares jump Rivian receives $827 million in incentives to expand Illinois facility, shares jump originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 5 May 2024 08:00:00 EDT.
Carscoops
MAY 5, 2024
An Arizona content creator has made a t-shirt with stop sign to see what Waymo’s autonomous test vehicles will do. In a video, the company’s robotaxis can be seen stopping for the t-shirt on several occasions. The uploader suggests that the Waymo vehicle may be confusing him with a construction worker holding a rotating stop sign. Companies that develop autonomous vehicles often refer to the unexpected scenarios encountered while driving as “edge cases.” As Waymo recently
CarExpert
MAY 5, 2024
Other states may have ended their electric vehicle (EV) subsidies, but Western Australia is investing more money into its scheme. The Cook Labor Government has announced it’s investing an additional $5.2 million in the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) rebate as part of the 2024-25 State Budget. The scheme sees buyers receive a $3500 rebate after purchasing an eligible EV and applying to the Department of Transport.
Carscoops
MAY 5, 2024
Senators concerned about privacy are asking the FTC and FCC to investigate automakers’ policies. They say that car companies aren’t doing enough and at times reveal sensitive data to authorities without a warrant. An investigation found only five companies that required a warrant to give up GPS data. Modern cars are akin to computers on wheels.
CarExpert
MAY 5, 2024
Honda’s first electric vehicles to arrive in Australia might arrive here earlier than previously expected, with a timeline of within the next three years on the cards. Reports from a roundtable meeting with Honda Australia boss Carolyn McMahon in March 2023 suggested the brand wouldn’t launch an EV locally within the next five years, putting 2028 as the year in which the first model could be expected.
Carscoops
MAY 5, 2024
Last year, Honda released the ZR-V in Australia and while that may not sound like a big deal, it actually was. In fact, the ZR-V is Honda’s first brand-new model line launched locally in the past two decades. Slotting between the smaller HR-V and the larger CR-V, it goes head-to-head with the Toyota RAV4. But let’s start with the basics.
Motor 1
MAY 5, 2024
One look inside this Audi S5's engine reveals just how devastating overheating can be.
Carscoops
MAY 5, 2024
The new pickup will compete with the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. Kia is expected to sell the Tasman with the brand’s existing 2.2-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder. Underpinning the truck will be the same body-on-frame architecture as the Kia Mohave SUV. The Tasman pickup is a significant new vehicle for the brand, and it’s set to hit the market with a distinctive exterior design unlike any other truck.
Motor 1
MAY 5, 2024
Keep your doors locked, especially in the Lake Tahoe area.
Carscoops
MAY 5, 2024
The driver of the Porsche appears to have lost control and speared off the road. Fortunately, both the driver and passenger appear to have escaped without serious injuries. Extensive water damage means this 911 will be heading straight to an auction or scrap yard. Seriously, what’s with Porsches taking a dip these days? Is there a swimming pool shortage at Porsche dealerships?
Drive.com
MAY 5, 2024
Peugeot can now claim one of Australia’s cheapest new electric cars after it cut the e-2008’s price by more than a third ahead of an updated model around the corner. A huge discount of about $25,000 – or close to 40 per cent – has been advertised for one of French car maker Peugeot’s first electric cars in Australia to clear stock ahead of an updated model.
Carscoops
MAY 5, 2024
Huayra successor is powered by a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 and weighs just 2,820 lbs. Interior features fully exposed manual-shifter mechanism and a steering wheel milled from an 88 lb hunk of aluminum. Car and Top Gear’s video reviewers are amazed by details like the mirrors and part-carbon wheels. You can no longer buy a Golf GTI with a manual transmission, BMW’s M Division admits it’ll be phasing the option out soon and you haven’t been able to order a Ferrari or Lambor
Auto Blog
MAY 5, 2024
Filed under: Toys/Games , Aston Martin , Lamborghini , Mercedes-Benz , Porsche , Koenigsegg , Convertible , Coupe , Electric , Off-Road Vehicles , Performance Continue reading Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche and Koenigsegg Lego sets coming this summer Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche and Koenigsegg Lego sets coming this summer originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 5 May 2024 12:00:00 EDT.
Carscoops
MAY 5, 2024
Original Nissan Silvia was unveiled in 1964 and based on the Fairlady platform. Slow, largely hand-built production process meant only 554 were made in three years. Almost all remained in Japan but this 1965 car is now for sale on Bring-a-Trailer in the U.S. Even those of us not fully immersed in drifting culture are familiar with Nissan’s S-series sports cars , the rear-wheel drive S10-15 coupes sold with Silvia, 200SX, 240SX and other badges between the mid 1970s and early 2000s.
Auto Blog
MAY 5, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports , McLaren , Racing Vehicles Continue reading Lando Norris gets long-awaited first win at 2024 Miami Grand Prix Lando Norris gets long-awaited first win at 2024 Miami Grand Prix originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 5 May 2024 18:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MAY 5, 2024
A car shopper strolled into a Toyota dealership ready to haggle and recorded the interaction. The dealer tries all sorts of tactics to sell the car in question for over MSRP but the buyer doesn’t bite. Instead, he demonstrates all of the requisite skills needed to get exactly the deal you’re hoping for in the right circumstances. Virginia is a single-party consent state, which means that one person can legally record their conversation with anyone else even if they don’t know a
Motor 1
MAY 5, 2024
The letters WRX stand for World Rally eXperimental. In a real stage rally test, the WRX is able to set a blistering time.
CarExpert
MAY 5, 2024
The MG ZS EV is now one of two cars to hold the title of Australia’s cheapest electric SUV, thanks to a hefty limited-time drive-away offer from Peugeot. The high-spec electric Peugeot E-2008 GT is now advertised for $39,990 drive-away , with the offer applying to new and demo MY23 models purchased and delivered before June 30. In Victoria, the E-2008 GT is usually priced from $65,455 drive-away, meaning a discount of over $25,000 depending on your location.
Drive.com
MAY 5, 2024
If you missed Drive TV on the weekend, you can catch up here. In this episode, James tackles the South Australian outback in a more than capable vehicle, the iconic Defender. If you missed Season 7 Episode 7 of Drive TV on Channel Nine on Sunday, you can watch it on 9Now here. In the meantime, if you want to know more about the car, check out our latest review on the Defender.
CarExpert
MAY 5, 2024
An enthusiast has transformed the popular FJ Cruiser into a single-cab ute that, from a distance, looks like something off the Toyota production line. Built by Melton, Victoria-based Tinman Fabrications in a two-year transformation, the project involved removing the SUV’s rear bodywork, extending the chassis, adding a tray, and sourcing multiple parts from other vehicles.
Auto Blog
MAY 5, 2024
Filed under: Safety , Infrastructure Continue reading Non-white pedestrians more often end up in the ER for vehicle-related injuries, report shows Non-white pedestrians more often end up in the ER for vehicle-related injuries, report shows originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 5 May 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
MAY 5, 2024
After announcing pricing for its 11th-generation Accord last month, Honda Australia has released full specifications for the Toyota Camry Hybrid rival. Just one variant will be offered here: the e:HEV RS, priced at $64,900 drive-away. That’s $3000 more expensive than the outgoing VTi-LX hybrid, which itself was $4000 more than the entry-level petrol model in the outgoing 10th-generation range.
Auto Express
MAY 5, 2024
Mike Rutherford thinks car companies such as Fiat should rely less on UK Government subsidies to help bail them out on EV sales, and focus more on resolving their in-house problems
CarExpert
MAY 5, 2024
The LDV T60 ute has received a substantial upgrade, bringing with it a new, more high-tech interior, different suspension and, at long last, autonomous emergency braking. Called the 2024 LDV T60 Max Plus , the overhauled ute slots in above the existing T60 Max range. It’s in showrooms now. It’s priced from $45,990 drive-away for Australian Business Number (ABN) holders in manual guise, with the auto costing an extra $2000.
Auto Blog
MAY 5, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Tesla Continue reading Tesla vs. Tesla: Carmaker sues Indian namesake for copying trademark Tesla vs. Tesla: Carmaker sues Indian namesake for copying trademark originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 5 May 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Dealer World
MAY 5, 2024
Are we still pretending that "unlock the [dealer name] price" is a treasure trove hidden on a dealership website? It’s 2024, and the cat is well out of the bag: most often, the price you see online is the price you get. Yet, the charade continues. Customers click through hoops hoping to reveal a special sales price, only to find it layered with conditional discounts—OEM Loyalty Cash, Military Savings, or OEM Finance cash—that may not apply to them at all.
Drive.com
MAY 5, 2024
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV debuted 15 years ago as the first mass-produced electric car in Australia. We ask an owner how the little EV compares to newer models. Image credit: Supplied While today’s roads are dominated by electric cars offering ultra-fast charging capabilities, long ranges and industry-leading tech, the EV landscape of 14 years ago looked very different.
Auto Blog
MAY 5, 2024
Filed under: Commerce , Parts and Accessories Continue reading The best aluminum polish of 2024 The best aluminum polish of 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 5 May 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
MAY 5, 2024
Honda says it is here to stay in Australia with non-negotiable prices, despite falling short of its sales projections. Honda has reiterated its commitment to the Australian market after recording its lowest annual sales on record – and falling short of its target of 20,000 deliveries under its new fixed-prce new-car sales model. Last year Honda reported 13,734 cars as sold in Australia, down on the previous year – making for its lowest annual result since records began to be kept in the 1990s –
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