Motor Authority
JANUARY 15, 2025
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.
Autocar
JANUARY 15, 2025
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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Motor Authority
JANUARY 15, 2025
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.
AutoDealer Today
JANUARY 15, 2025
December buying spree, especially for luxury models, capped four-month upward ATP streak.
Motor Authority
JANUARY 15, 2025
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.
AutoDealer Today
JANUARY 15, 2025
Poll finds majority of global consumers in the market for electrifieds.
Motor Authority
JANUARY 15, 2025
The Honda CR-V will be updated for the 2026 model year Among the updates will be a rugged CR-V TrailSport model The smaller Honda HR-V will also be updated for the 2026 model year An updated Honda CR-V debuts later this year as a 2026 model, and Honda has confirmed it will feature a rugged TrailSport model. Honda made the announcement on Jan. 15.
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Motor Authority
JANUARY 15, 2025
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.
Motor 1
JANUARY 15, 2025
It's the fifth year in a row that Toyota has taken the top spot.
Motor Authority
JANUARY 15, 2025
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.
Motor 1
JANUARY 15, 2025
Bentley sales fell off a cliff last year, while Lamborghini was up.
Carscoops
JANUARY 15, 2025
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.
F&I and Showroom
JANUARY 15, 2025
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.
Carscoops
JANUARY 15, 2025
Acura’s RSX returns as an all-electric SUV, built on Honda’s in-house EV platform. The RSX will be the first model manufactured at Honda’s upgraded Ohio EV Hub. Sales of the all-electric model are expected to officially begin in early 2026. Hot on the heels of the company’s retro-name revival that has already included the likes of the Integra and the Honda Prelude, Acura has announced the comeback of the RSX.
Motor Trader
JANUARY 15, 2025
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.
Carscoops
JANUARY 15, 2025
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.
Motor 1
JANUARY 15, 2025
The sports car was Toyota's worst-selling model in Europe in 2024.
Carscoops
JANUARY 15, 2025
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.
Motor 1
JANUARY 15, 2025
Ferrari cease and desist order coming in 3. 2.1.
Carscoops
JANUARY 15, 2025
Chrysler has told all suppliers to immediately suspend spending on the electric crossover project. The company has been working on the EV since the launch of the Airflow concept in 2022. CEO Chris Feuell says Chrysler needs to assess the market and the needs and wants of customers. It’s no secret that Chrysler desperately needs a hit—something, anything , to inject some life into its lineup.That is, if we can even call it a lineup, considering it consists of just one model, the Pacif
CarExpert
JANUARY 15, 2025
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.
Carscoops
JANUARY 15, 2025
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.
CarExpert
JANUARY 15, 2025
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.
Carscoops
JANUARY 15, 2025
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.
CarExpert
JANUARY 15, 2025
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
Carscoops
JANUARY 15, 2025
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.
CarExpert
JANUARY 15, 2025
British marque Jaguar made waves in late 2024 when it launched a rebranding campaign ahead of its electric-only, more upmarket push. While the campaign arguably led to Jaguar receiving the most attention in the mainstream media and beyond than ever before in its 89-year history, the carmaker was criticised for abandoning its roots and leaving behind its long-standing customers.
Carscoops
JANUARY 15, 2025
Japanese tuner Kuhl brought two wild-looking sports cars for the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025. The Toyota GR Supra and the Nissan Fairlady Z have received a Spec-D widebody kit. The Toyota GR Supra and the Nissan Fairlady Z are two of the most famous Japanese sports cars, making them incredibly popular in the aftermarket world. While the models have been around for quite some time, Kuhl has launched two brand-new widebody kits that have quite a visual impact.
Automotive Addicts
JANUARY 15, 2025
As car enthusiasts lament the dwindling availability of manual transmissions in todays market, a glimmer of hope persists. Each year, Motor1.com takes on the ambitious task of contacting automakers to determine how many customers still choose to row their own gears. Their 2024 manual transmission take-rate findings are now in, and were sharing their comprehensive insights to help shed light on the state of three-pedal vehicles in the United States.
Carscoops
JANUARY 15, 2025
The Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing was comprehensively restored in 1999. Power comes courtesy of a 3.0-liter naturally-aspirated six-cylinder with 215 hp. A resplendent red leather interior is one of the highlights of the German icon. A sensational Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is heading to auction this weekend with no reserve. While the promise of the car being sold regardless of when the hammer falls may attract plenty of interested bidders, Mecum does expect the car to sell for between $1.8 million
Auto Express
JANUARY 15, 2025
Mercedes unleashes its most powerful plug-in hybrid S-Class yet, but the S 63 isn't the all-rounder you might have expected
Carscoops
JANUARY 15, 2025
A new study from the IIHS indicates that reflective clothing might actually harm pedestrians. Specifically, it appears to make them invisible to some automated crash prevention systems. Not all automakers’ automated systems struggled to detect pedestrians wearing reflective clothing. Pedestrian safety is a huge topic of conversation in the automotive world.
CarExpert
JANUARY 15, 2025
Los Angeles has been ravaged by wildfires which have claimed the lives of at least 25 people and destroyed approximately 12,000 homes, and many residents have rushed to save their most valuable possessions before escaping. Thats extended to vehicles, and while many in fire-ravaged areas like Pacific Palisades had to leave their cars behind, one owner was caught on camera hurrying to save his valuable vehicle shortly before the flames reached his doorstep.
Carscoops
JANUARY 15, 2025
Video footage from a Ring camera shows the moment a Porsche 911 S/T was saved from raging LA fire. The owner moves his Tesla Model Y out of the way to get the rare 911 coupe out of his garage and to safety. Only 1,963 S/Ts are being built, each featuring the 518 hp GT3 RS engine and a six-speed manual gearbox. Hundreds of people have lost their homes and prized possessions in the recent Los Angeles fires that have claimed at least 25 lives.
Auto Express
JANUARY 15, 2025
The Sanderos popularity continues to grow, as more than 300,000 were sold last year alone
Motor 1
JANUARY 15, 2025
Bob Broderdorf credits the leadership of John Elkann and Antonio Filosa for giving him the freedom to make changes.
Autocar
JANUARY 15, 2025
Government invests 50m in new factory that will create 183 jobs A new plant that will build powertrains for Nissan s next-generation electric vehicles , including successors to the Leaf , Quashqai and Juke , will be built at its Sunderland site. Operated by Japan Automatic Transmission Company (JATCO), a firm majority owned by Nissan and which already produces transmissions for other car makers including Renault, the new factory will directly create 183 new jobs, with an additional 400 claimed t
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