Best Selling Cars Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Volkswagen is the best-selling carmaker in Italy in September. 121,666 new cars found a buyer in Italy in September, a disappointing -10.7% year-on-year loss. The year-to-date tally remains in positive however at a shy +2.1% to 1,202,122. But this is still -18.4% below the pre-pandemic levels of 2019 (1,473,355). Private sales resist better than the market at -4% to 78,628 and 64% share vs. 59.1% a year ago and are up 5.8% year-to-date to 693,245 and 57% share vs. 54.9% over the same period in 2

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Motor Authority

OCTOBER 2, 2024

A rare Ferrari owned by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is up for sale The Ferrari is a 250 LM, the successor the 250 GTO The car took overall victory at the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans Most classic Ferraris will fetch top dollar at auctions these days, but what about an example that won overall at Le Mans? The simple answer is priceless, at.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Skoda Enyaq hits a new ranking record in Finland. It’s another mediocre month for new car sales in Finland at a painful -38.3% year-on-year to just 4,554 units. This marks the 10th straight month of decline for the market and leads the year-to-date tally down -19.6% to 54,269. Toyota (-53%) manages to keep the brands leadership for just three sales over Skoda (-30.1%).

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Motor Authority

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Mazda has issued a recall of its current-generation MX-5 Miata because of airbags that may be deployed with excessive force during a crash. The recall affects all MX-5 Miatas built from the 2016-2023 model years, of which 77,670 examples are in the U.S. According to the recall notice published by the NHTSA on Sept. 18 (recall campaign number.

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AutoDealer Today

OCTOBER 2, 2024

New-vehicle loans out of reach for many as others take on marathon terms that could put them under water.

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Motor Authority

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Ford has reduced subscription pricing for BlueCruise automated driver-assist system BlueCruise still comes with a 90-day complimentary trial period Ford offering customers a one-time purchase option for BlueCruise for the first time Ford is making it easier to access BlueCruise, by slashing pricing for the hands-free driving system for highways.

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Autocar

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Electric Octavia estate is pushed back by up to two years as brand refocuses on combustion models Skoda has delayed a crucial new electric car and extended the lifespan of its small combustion-engined models in response to waning demand for EVs across Europe. The Czech brand had previously planned to launch six electric cars over the next two years: the new Elroq and Epiq crossovers, the production version of the Vision 7S concept , a 4.7m-long estate and facelifts for the Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Car and Driver just confirmed that the Taycan Turbo GT can achieve 0-60 mph in under 2 seconds. The testing regimen included runs in both directions on an unprepared surface. Competing cars like the Tesla Model S Plaid and Lucid Air Sapphire do better at higher speeds. Porsche just beat Tesla at its own game. Years ago, the American EV manufacturer claimed a 0-60 mph time under two seconds, but that came with several asterisks.

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Motor Authority

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Mercedes-Benz AMG One is first production car to set sub-6:30 lap time at the Nürburgring The new time is six seconds quicker than the previous record which was also set by the One The driver for both record runs was Maro Engel The Mercedes-Benz AMG One was already the fastest production car around Germany's Nürburgring racetrack, but.

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Autocar

OCTOBER 2, 2024

There are no hitches with our top 10 hot hatches – but which pocket rocket claims the number one spot? Hot hatches are the Goldilocks performance cars – they're fast, mischievously good fun, whole-heartedly practical and some are even quite affordable. What is not to like? The best hot hatches come from a recipe that has been around for decades: take an otherwise ordinary hatchback, up the performance and upgrade its powertrain and chassis technologies.

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CarExpert

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Electric vehicle (EV) specialist Tesla has recorded its sixth straight month of deliveries dropping compared to last year, as a shocking month for the Model Y led to a near 50 per cent decrease year over year. According to data published by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), Tesla delivered 2649 vehicles to Australian customers in September, a 48.8 per cent decline on the 5177 deliveries it made in the same month a year ago.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The new model is powered by a 2.4-liter petrol engine and two electric motors. Mitsubishi says the updated model can travel up to 844 km on a single tank and with a fully-charged battery. Minor tweaks have been made to the SUV’s exterior and interior. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been updated for the 2025 model year in Europe, where it will launch next March, and while it looks almost identical to the outgoing model, it rocks a next-generation plug-in hybrid powertrain with more elect

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AutoDealer Today

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Automaker announces measure in push to drive wider adoption among those on the fence.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 2, 2024

A new high-performance battery for the Fiat 500e is in the works. Stellantis is also reverse-engineering a hybrid version of the city car, set to launch in 2025 or 2026. Stellantis has extended a production halt on the all-electric 500e due to sluggish demand for the cute yet quirky EV. The car manufacturer originally paused production of the 500e in the second week of September, announcing that it would be taken offline for four weeks until October 11.

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CarExpert

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Mini Australia has recalled 13 examples of its new-generation Countryman SUV and Cooper hatchback due to an issue with their brake boosters. “Due to a manufacturing defect, a component of the brake booster system may have been incorrectly welded and could break,” the company says in its recall notice. “If this occurs, a higher pedal force will be required and the braking distance may be extended.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Mitsubishi’s sales reached 82,817 vehicles in the U.S. during the first nine months of 2024. Sales of the Outlander Sport, Outlander, Outlander PHEV, and Eclipse Cross all rose in Q3. The affordable Mirage hatchback and sedan have been discontinued for the 2025 model year. Mitsubishi bucked the trend of many rivals in the U.S. through the third quarter, posting a huge increase in sales.

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Autocar

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Vauxhall has taken up to £4675 off the electric Astra and £4150 off the top-spec Corsa Nearly £5000 off a top-rung Astra Electric as the brand seeks to make its EVs more affordable Vauxhall is continuing its push to make its electric cars more affordable by slashing the prices of the Astra and Corsa EVs. The biggest cut is for the range-topping Ultimate-trim version of the Astra Sports Tourer, which has been reduced by £4765 to £40,695.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Aston Martin is recalling over 1,000 vehicles in the United States over oil hoses that could rupture and potentially seize the engine or start a fire. Nine different incidents have been reported, but thankfully no injuries or accidents. The recall impacts the 2025 Vantage, 2024-2025 DB12, and 2024-2025 DBX 707. Aston Martin’s new era is off to a less than stellar start as the company is recalling 1,095 vehicles in the United States over a potential fire risk.

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CarExpert

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Cupra Australia has given its best indication yet of when we can expect the hot Born VZ electric hatch to arrive Down Under. Speaking to CarExpert , Cupra Australia head of product and marketing Jeff Shafer confirmed the 240kW/545Nm VZ is set to launch in the first half of 2025. “We’re still working towards a 2025 introduction, probably in the second quarter,” Mr Shafer revealed. “There’s still a lot of discussions on that to be had with headquarters.” 100s of

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Ram and Mopar have teased a new concept, which will be unveiled at the SEMA Show next month. The concept appears to be based on the facelifted Ram 2500 Power Wagon. The truck features a winch, a ventilated hood, and orange tow hooks. Auto show season isn’t what it used to be, but the SEMA Show returns next month and Ram is helping to kick off the festivities.

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Drive.com

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Two repeat offenders are in custody for the theft of a $704,000 V12 Ferrari after earbuds left in the supercar revealed its location. A set of Apple AirPods have been used to find a stolen Ferrari after their geolocation function revealed the car’s location – and led to the arrest of the two alleged car thieves. Carscoops reports that Waterbury Auto Theft Taskforce in Connecticut, United States (US), located the stolen Ferrari 812 GTS – priced at $703,988 before on-road costs in Australian showr

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Caterham will collaborate with Yamaha for the Project V sports car. A prototype is being developed by Tokyo R&D and will be ready by mid-2025. The market launch of the electric sportscar will most likely be delayed after 2026. Caterham announced its collaboration with Yamaha Motor for the fully electric powertrain of the Project V sports car. The model, introduced in concept form at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, is getting closer to production, although its market launch will likely b

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 2, 2024

G3 Vehicle Auctions held an auction event at its Castleford site to celebrate its 15 th anniversary. The sale raised almost £2,000 donated for local charity St Gemma’s Hospice. With over 150 physical buyers in the hall for the event, the sale saw numerous vendors hitting 100% conversion on the day. G3 has been expanding, most recently with the acquisition of the Cazoo Wholesale business, opening a 14-acre remarketing site in Bedford.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Mercedes-AMG One returned to the Nurburgring two years after setting its original record. The fastest production vehicle at the Green Hell, improved its own record by 5 seconds. Driver Maro Engel revealed that the track conditions were ideal, allowing him to push further. The Mercedes-AMG One has been the fastest production vehicle at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife since October 2022 with a lap time of 6:35.183.

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Automotive software and dealer management systems (DMS) specialist Pinewood Technologies turned in H1 underlying pre-tax profits down -13% to £4m on turnover up 11% to £16.1m. Gross profit rose 12.4% to £14.5m. Pinewood used to belong to dealer group Pendragon. In February Pendragon sold its dealerships to US dealer group Lithia for £367m, but retained Pinewood, which remained listed on the stock exchange as a pure play software business.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Infiniti sold 16,544 vehicles in the third quarter of 2023, down from 14,540 a year ago. The QX50 is performing well for the brand, with sales rising 10.1% in the first nine months. Overall, Infiniti’s sales are down 12.8% year-to-date, reflecting broader market challenges. Like many other car manufacturers in the US, neither Q3 nor the first nine months of 2024 have been good for Infiniti, with the luxury arm of Nissan reporting a 12.8% year-to-date decline in new vehicle sales across the

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Automotive Addicts

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In a feat that solidifies its reign as the king of production cars, the Mercedes-AMG ONE has set a new lap record on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, slicing over five seconds off its previous best. Behind the wheel, Mercedes-AMG brand ambassador Maro Engel pushed the hypercar to an unprecedented 6:29.090 minutes on the legendary 12.944-mile (20.832-kilometer) track.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Spy photographers have snapped the facelifted Rolls Royce Ghost testing near BMW’s Munich HQ. The most important visual update is a new set of LED headlights that taper upwards in the direction of the RR grille badge. Rolls moved the Ghost to the same platform as the Phantom and Cullinan in 2019; previously it was based on the BMW 7-Series. Rolls Royce ’s design team facelifted the Phantom limo in 2022 and the Cullinan SUV in 2024, leaving only the entry-level Ghost sedan in need of

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Snows Motor Group has renewed its three-year deal with BCA to support its used car programme. Around 10,000 vehicles will be sold via BCA Online and the BCA Buyer app over the duration of the deal. Snows is a privately-owned, family-run company that has been operating in Southern England for over half a century, with a network of 56 franchised dealerships and five used car centres across the south and a head office based in Southampton, Hampshire.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Honda Element is paired with a unique camper featuring leather seats and a large TV. It’s powered by a reliable 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine producing 160 hp and 161 lb-ft. The tow vehicle has traveled 251,431 miles but is reported to be in great condition. It’s hard to look cool while towing a trailer but this one is far from ordinary, nor is the tow vehicle.

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Autocar

OCTOBER 2, 2024

New concept will sit "in a major segment" First look at brand’s future will be shown alongside revised C4 hatchback and new C3 Aircross crossover Citroën will provide a first look at its future when it unveils an all-new concept car at the upcoming Paris motor show. The French brand said the show car will sit “in a major segment”, suggesting that it's most likely a B- or C-segment hatchback or SUV – although Citroën has yet to provide further detail.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Audi’s Q3 sales reached 46,752 units, marking a 21% decrease compared to last year. Demand for most of the brand’s sedans and SUVs has fallen in 2024. While Audi’s new car sales are down, its certified pre-owned vehicles are proving popular. Audi has posted its sales data for the third quarter, and it does not make for pretty reading.

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Autocar

OCTOBER 2, 2024

New T03 is Leapmotor's £16k rival to the Dacia Spring Stellantis-backed Chinese firm to "complement" its sibling brands with a range of affordable EVs New Stellantis brand Leapmotor International won’t cannibalise sales from Citroën, Fiat, Peugeot and Vauxhall, but rather “present new opportunities for cross-shopping”, its CEO said, despite it having broadly similar brand values.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 2, 2024

A group of 21 U.S. lawmakers is urging Mexico to take immediate action against Chinese vehicles. U.S. officials express concerns that Chinese vehicles present significant national security threats to America. Some Chinese car manufacturers are reportedly planning to use Mexican factories to avoid U.S. tariffs. A group of 21 U.S. Congress members has called on Mexico’s newly-elected president, Claudia Sheinbaum, who was sworn in on Tuesday as the country’s first female president, to t

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CarExpert

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Hyundai may have discontinued its i20 N hot hatch in Europe, but it lives on in Australia – and it’s getting some updates to boot. The updated pocket rocket will be available from November 2024 , and features various cosmetic tweaks plus the South Korean brand’s suite of connected services. Pricing is up by $510 to $35,500 before on-road costs. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The humble Nissan Versa is proving a hit with buyers, sales climbing 64 percent this year. SUV buyers are shunning the Rogue – which fell 64 percent – for its lack of hybrid options. Total Nissan sales rose fractionally (1.7 percent) Jan-Sept, the Z coupe also climbing 66 percent. The U.S. car market has contracted in recent months, as a result of high prices, expensive car loans, and a shortage of consumer confidence in the economy.

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CarExpert

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Plug-in hybrids remain niche products in Australia’s new car market, with September sales figures showing they made up less than 2.5 per cent of all new vehicles delivered last month. However, this number could’ve been much lower if not for one of the newest – and most affordable – players in the game. The BYD Sealion 6 only arrived in Australia in June, but it’s already on track to become the nation’s best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model for the year, and only narrowly missed out on a spot

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