Wed.Jan 15, 2025

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Vauxhall rethinks ICE phase-out as EV uptake falls below expectation

Autocar

Vauxhall currently offers an electric version of all of its models Stellantis-owned company previously announced that it would launch its final combustion car in 2024 Opel- Vauxhall is rethinking its plan to go all-electric from 2028, recognising that the European EV market is vastly different from how it had predicted when setting its transition timeline.

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Chrysler halts development of electric crossover planned for 2025

Motor Authority

A Chrysler electric midsize crossover expected to start production in 2025 has been put on hold Chrysler is still pressing ahead with an electric Pacifica minivan The current Pacifca will also be updated and followed by a separate crossover and a model inspired by the Halcyon concept Chrysler has halted development of an electric midsize crossover.

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When Your $300k Aston Martin Has To Reboot Like A 90s Computer Just To Back Up

Carscoops

Aston Martin recalled 1,452 U.S. vehicles over a glitch in the rearview camera display. Affected models include the DB12, Vantage, and DBX707 built March to December 2024. Some owners get OTA updates, while others require dealer fixes based on build dates. Owning a vehicle from a prestigious brand like Aston Martin should make anyone feel special. However, no matter how expensive or how exclusive, it must comply with certain safety standards.

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Rolls-Royce marks year of the dragon with bespoke Phantoms

Motor Authority

Rolls-Royce is celebrating the year of the dragon on the Chinese zodiac calendar The automaker has revealed special-edition Phantoms with dragon motifs throughout The cars are the first special editions in the Phantom nameplate's centennial year This year is the Year of the Dragon on the Chinese zodiac calendar, and Rolls-Royce is celebrating with.

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Kia UK hosts National Dealer Conference in Liverpool

Motor Trader

Kia UKs National Dealer Conference, held in Liverpool yesterday, was attended by over 1,000 Kia dealer staff. The Awards celebrates performance across the network of 190 Kia dealerships in the UK. The conference opened with a new mantra for the coming year: Take the Lead. Paul Philpott, President and CEO of Kia UK, said: In 2024, Kia experienced record sales which is testament to the exceptional commitment of our dealers to our customers.

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Acura RSX returning as electric crossover

Motor Authority

Acura's second EV will be the RSX crossover It enters production in late 2025 at the Honda EV Hub plant in Ohio It will share a platform with Honda's 0 Series EVs, which will also be built in Ohio Acura will revive its RSX nameplate later this year for an electric crossover, the automaker has confirmed. The original RSX, badged as a Honda Integra.

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Jeep CEO Is Really Interested In Bringing The Avenger To America

Carscoops

Jeep’s North American. lineup lacks a crossover to compete in the booming small-SUV market. In overseas markets, the company sells ICE, hybrid, and EV versions of the Avenger. The brand’s CEO, Bob Broderdorf, says a business case is required to evaluate a US launch. The Wrangler and Gladiator are obvious 4×4 go-tos for anyone looking for rugged off-road capability, but Jeep’s lineup hasn’t exactly been catering to smaller crossover enthusiasts in the US lately.

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New Honda CR-V TrailSport Leads The Charge For 2025 Alongside HR-V And Acura Integra Facelifts

Carscoops

Honda and Acura are looking ahead and giving a glimpse at what’s in store for 2025. The Acura RSX is returning, while the company will also launch the ADX and a facelifted Integra. Honda will launch the new Passport and Prelude as well as updated versions of the CR-V and HR-V. Honda is on a roll as U.S. sales climbed 11.1% last year and the Civic Hybrid was recently named the 2025 North American Car of the Year.

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VW Group's 2024 deliveries drop slightly to 9M vehicles

Motor Authority

VW Group's 2024 global deliveries declined about 2.3% to 9.03 million vehicles EV deliveries were also down slightly China remained the biggest market but saw deliveries drop by 9.5% The Volkswagen Group reported global deliveries of 9.03 million vehicles in 2024, in what the automaker's CEO, Oliver Blume, said was a challenging year. The total is.

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Toyota Crowned Best-Selling Car Company of 2024

Motor 1

It's the fifth year in a row that Toyota has taken the top spot.

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A Saleen S7 LM, one of three built, heads to auction

Motor Authority

A Saleen S7 LM is headed to an RM Sotheby's auction later this month Saleen originally planned to build seven of the cars but only completed three The S7 LM was built using the chassis of existing S7s and could deliver up to 1,300 hp on high-octane fuel A rare chance to own one of the three examples of the Saleen S7 LM built is coming up shortly.

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Biden Administration Bans Chinese Cars, Hardware, Software

Jalopnik

American automakers have long feared Chinese competition , worrying that cheaper cars built just as well would knock the floor out of a profitable industry. Now, regulators have found a way to protect American brands by outright banning Chinese cars or automotive hardware or software used for communications or Read more.

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Grainger Motor Group celebrates wins at KIA UK dealer conference

Motor Trader

Grainger Motor Group won six awards at the KIA UK dealer conference which took place at the ACC in Liverpool yesterday. Mantles Kia took top spot in the Dealer of the Year 2024 category, followed by EMG Motor Group Cambridge and EMG Motor Group Thetford. In a LinkedIn post, Neal Grainger said: These accomplishments wouldnt have been possible without the relentless dedication and hard work of the entire team at Grainger Motor Group.

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EFI Conference Returns to Vegas, Seeks Retail F&I Speakers

AutoDealer Today

The Ethical F&I Managers Conference is seeking working F&I pros to attend and speak at its next event, scheduled for March 2-4 at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.

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OCD Tech Unveils SecurePath for Auto Dealers

AutoSuccessOnline

OCD Tech has introduced SecurePath, a security and compliance platform tailored specifically for auto dealers. SecurePath goes beyond simply meeting FTC Safeguards requirements, the company says. It also provides dealerships with a robust, cost-effective cybersecurity program designed to address their unique challenges. Designed specifically for auto dealers, SecurePath was built and is fully supported exclusively by a team of cybersecurity experts.

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Vehicle Prices Approach Peak Again

AutoDealer Today

December buying spree, especially for luxury models, capped four-month upward ATP streak.

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This Toyota Crown Is Cosplaying as a Ferrari Purosangue

Motor 1

Ferrari cease and desist order coming in 3. 2.1.

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EVs on Their Minds

AutoDealer Today

Poll finds majority of global consumers in the market for electrifieds.

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Manthey's GT3 RS Kit Costs as Much as a Whole 911 Carrera

Motor 1

For all that, you get a huge rear wing and all kinds of aero upgrades to make your GT3 RS even more track capable.

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Carryover Rate Important for Auto Retailers

AutoDealer Today

Understanding how it plays into inventory risk management is an important consideration.

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Lamborghini Outsold Bentley in 2024

Motor 1

Bentley sales fell off a cliff last year, while Lamborghini was up.

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Rotary Solutions to Showcase Dealership Service Innovations at NADA 2025

AutoSuccessOnline

Rotary Solutions , part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG), a Dover company, is celebrating 100 years of innovation and industry expertise at this years NADA Show. Rotary Solutions will showcase its next generation of vehicle service and repair solutions designed and engineered to help dealership service centers overcome challenges and reach new levels of success in booth #3751.

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The Honda Civic Was the Best-Selling Manual Car of 2024

Motor 1

With nearly 17,500 sales, the Civic pipped the Subaru WRX to the top slot.

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Leasing firms issue warning on used EV residuals

Motor Trader

Leasing firms have warned at how poor electric vehicle residual values is going to hit their business as EV volumes rise in the used car sector. In its latest market report it said: Like meteorologists tracking hurricanes, leasing companies are staring at the horizon and not liking what they see. Theres a named storm coming, and its name is electric vehicle residual values.

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Jeep Boss: 'Energy Is High' Following Tavares Resignation

Motor 1

Bob Broderdorf credits the leadership of John Elkann and Antonio Filosa for giving him the freedom to make changes.

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EFI Conference Returns to Vegas, Seeks Retail F&I Speakers

F&I and Showroom

The Ethical F&I Managers Conference is seeking working F&I pros to attend and speak at its next event, scheduled for March 2-4 at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.

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The Acura RSX Is Back… As an Electric Crossover

Motor 1

Another historic nameplate turned into an SUV.

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Ram Boss “Desperately” Wants A Smaller Pickup

Carscoops

Ram is missing out by not competing with Toyota, Ford, and GM in mid-size trucks. Overseas buyers enjoy compact Ram trucks, while the U.S. market waits for its turn. In 2024, Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell promised new truck details will be revealed soon. The boss at Ram has made it clear—he “desperately” wants a smaller pickup truck in the lineup to better compete with rivals like Toyota and Ford.

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Even the Toyota Mirai Outsold the Supra in Europe Last Year

Motor 1

The sports car was Toyota's worst-selling model in Europe in 2024.

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2025 Ram 1500 RHO spied in Australia: Will the V8 TRX’s turbo-six heir be sold here?

CarExpert

The six-cylinder replacement for the V8-powered Ram 1500 TRX , which was billed as the worlds quickest and most powerful mass-produced pickup when it debuted in 2021, has been spotted in Australia for the first time. Whats more, the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO has been caught on camera in right-hand drive form parked at and driving around the Walkinshaw Automotive HQ in the Melbourne suburb of Clayton where all Ram Trucks Australia vehicles are remanufactured as these exclusive images show.

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Scout's Range Extenders Will Be Silent: 'You Don't Hear It, You Don't Feel It'

Motor 1

As you'd expect, the engines will come from Volkswagen. Itll allow the Traveler and Terra to travel more than 500 miles.

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Kalmar’s Porsche 7-97 Is 2,645 Pounds And 411 HP Of Pure 993 Bliss

Carscoops

Kalmar’s 7-97 Classic blends retro 911 charm with lightweight carbon fiber construction. A naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six delivers 411 horsepower and revs to 7,500 rpm. This Sunoco blue Kalmar 911 was custom-built for retired race car driver Bruce Canepa. Another Porsche 911 restomod has made its way to U.S. soil, and yes, it’s as eye-catching as you’d expect.

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4WD controls explained: How to use 2H, 4H, 4L and diff locks

CarExpert

The world of four-wheel-drive vehicles can be overwhelming for many buyers, especially when trying to distinguish between the different capabilities of utes and SUVs. Both styles of vehicles are popular, but a lot of buyers don’t understand how to use the controls that come with their vehicles. We’ve chosen the 2025 Mitsubishi Triton with Super Select 4WD to run through the differences between all the common four-wheel drive modes and how and when to use differential locks (and when

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Japan’s EV Sales Crash By 33% In 2024, But Foreign Brands Shine

Carscoops

Electric vehicles in Japan have plunged by 33 percent in 2024 and account for less than 2 percent of all new car sales. Although this is the first decline in four years, brands like BYD and Hyundai seem to be making strides in the EV marketplace. Hybrids are the flavor of the moment for Japanese consumers, but global trends suggest that EVs will continue to rise in popularity.

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2025 Kia K4 price and specs: Cerato successor sees price bump

CarExpert

Rest in peace, Cerato. The new 2025 Kia K4 is arriving in Australian showrooms later this month, replacing the popular Cerato nameplate offered Down Under for 20 years. Compared to the Cerato, the K4 is longer, lower and wider, and is underpinned by a newer and more tech-laden platform. It’s launching as a sedan to start with, though a K4 Hatch is due later this year.

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Larte’s BMW 760i Doesn’t Care About Being Subtle

Carscoops

Larte Design’s new 7-Series tuning kit includes lightweight carbon fiber parts. A two-tone green and black paint job adds dramatic flair to the polarizing design. The tuner left the car’s luxurious interior and powerful V8 engine untouched. The BMW 7-Series has never been a wallflower, and the current generation is no exception—it’s one of the boldest and most polarizing full-size luxury sedans on the market.

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2025 BYD Atto 3: Popular EV getting fresh look

CarExpert

The BYD Atto 3 was only recently updated in Australia, but the electric SUV is soon set to receive a more comprehensive facelift in China. Car News China reports an updated Atto 3 sold in China as the Yuan Plus has appeared in a Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing. A new front bumper is instantly recognisable, with more aggressive side air aprons which are closer aligned with those seen on the BYD Seal sedan. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right

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