Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Porsche has revealed an upgrade package developed by Manthey-Racing for the 911 GT3 RS Wild aerodynamic modifications boost downforce to over 2,200 pounds at a speed of 177 mph Manthey said the upgrade package will significantly improve lap times Porsche's 992-generation 911 GT3 RS is already one of the most potent factory-built track cars money.
Get My Auto
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The modern auto dealership faces a multitude of challenges—limited staffing being one of the most pressing. In a highly competitive industry where the ability to respond quickly and effectively is key, a lean sales team can often feel overwhelmed. Sales […] The post Supporting Sales Teams with Smart Technology: How Get My Auto Eases Limited Staffing Challenges appeared first on Get My Auto.
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Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Volkswagen Group's Cupra brand has given an update on its plans to launch in the U.S. The Spanish performance marque still targets a U.S. arrival by the end of the decade, but a previous plan to only sell electric vehicles, starting with a pair of crossovers, has been abandoned. Cupra now expects to offer gas, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles.
Women Automotive Network
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Mentorship is more than guidance—it's a transformative journey that shapes careers, fosters leadership, and drives change. In our latest Leadership Interview, Barbara Bergmeier, Executive Director of Industrial Operations at JLR, shared her compelling story of mentorship’s profound impact on her career and leadership development. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE Mentorship: A Personal Journey Barbara’s mentoring journey began with a blend of informal guidance and structured programs.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Lotus is developing a series plug-in hybrid powertrain called the Hyper Hybrid EV Lotus cited evolving market demands for abandoning the previous electric-only stance Lotus delivered 7,600 vehicles in the first nine months of 2024, up 136% on the same period a year ago The Lotus Emira sports car won't be the brand's last car with a gas engine.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Stellantis sold 130,986 vehicles in the EU this October, down from 157,625 last year. VW Group brands posted strong sales gains, driven by rising demand across the region. Hybrid vehicles led Europe’s October car market, surpassing gasoline cars as the top choice. The troubles at Stellantis continue to stack up as fresh vehicle registration data from the European Union paints a grim picture.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The Jeep Recon has been spied testing with minimal camouflage gear The Recon will use the STLA Large platform shared with the Jeep Wagoneer S EV The design was previewed in 2022 and first deliveries are expected to start in 2025 The production version of the Jeep Recon electric off-roader has been spied testing in prototype form for the first.
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Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The Las Vegas Grand Prix is round 22 of the 2024 F1 season The race runs on a Tilke-designed street circuit known as the Las Vegas Strip Circuit The race is scheduled for Saturday night instead of F1's usual Sunday setting The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship heads to Las Vegas this weekend for what will be the third to last race of the season.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The flagship Audi RS e-tron GT Performance delivers 912 hp, a huge increase from the 637 hp of the old range-topper. All models come standard with an enlarged 105 kWh battery pack. The most potent e-tron GT variant hits 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 2.4 seconds. Some five months after its online unveiling, the 2025 Audi e-tron GT range has launched in the US, and while it’s technically only a mid-life facelift, the car’s starting price has jumped significantly.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Mercedes In-Drive relocates the brakes to inside an EV's motor housing In-Drive remains a friction-based brake system In-Drive is in active testing with no timeline for production announced Future Mercedes-Benz EVs might not have brakes sitting behind their wheels. Mercedes-Benz engineers in Germany showed Motor Authority its latest EV drivetrain.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
BMW canceled a $2 billion battery order with Northvolt in June. The firm has just $30 million in available cash, enough to last one week. Northvolt’s CEO said it needs over $900 million to secure its finances. Swedish electric vehicle battery manufacturing Northvolt has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States but will continue operations throughout the process.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
GWM Australia has announced a limited-time offer across its entire lineup that will see buyers get three free services, but it’s only available for the next fortnight. Launched today, the promotion – marketed as the ‘GWM Plate Clearance Plus’ – will run until December 8, and sees the brand offer the first three scheduled services at no cost to those who buy its vehicles within that time.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
On a dyno run, the 2025 M5 put down 696 hp and 729 lb-ft of torque at the wheels. This indicates the new super sedan could pack as much as 820 hp and 859 lb-ft. BMW claims the 2025 M5 sprints to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 3.4 seconds flat. BMW claims the new M5 pumps out an impressive 717 hp and 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque, courtesy of its 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 paired with an electric motor neatly integrated into the eight-speed automatic transmission.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Porsche is well known for progressively rolling out sportier versions of its already cars and SUVs, but it has given mixed signals as to whether it’ll do the same with the new Macan Electric. Speaking with media, Jörg Kerner – vice president for the Macan product line at Porsche AG – said there are currently “no plans” to further expand the Macan Electric lineup when asked about the potential for more focused T and GTS versions. “I think the Turbo is [already] a big stret
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
A salesman told a customer they’d need to pay “between $10k–20k over sticker.” Fortunately, most dealerships appear to be honoring the ID. Buzz’s original MSRP. Surprisingly, some dealerships are even offering discounts on the all-electric van. When we first heard that Volkswagen would limit availability of the new ID. Buzz to just one or two units per dealer at launch in the States—gradually increasing allocation in 2025—it didn’t take a crystal b
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The problem stems from a faulty integrated charging control unit, which might fail to keep the onboard 12-volt battery charged.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
VW’s R&D boss confirmed that the Polo will receive a major update next year. The ICE-powered hatchback will comply with the stricter emission regulations. Still, VW will slim-down its European ICE-powered lineup in the coming years. For a car rumored to be nearing its curtain call, the VW Polo seems to have a surprising second wind. Earlier this year, Volkswagen ended production of the Polo in Europe after an impressive 40-year run, igniting speculation that the supermini might bow out
Autocar
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Does a technically progressive PHEV powertrain work in a coupe that exudes such old-school vibes? If the past decade of automotive history has proved anything, it’s probably that no modern car, however commercially successful it may once have been, can be considered totally timeless.The Mercedes berlinetta coupe, however, has certainly always looked like a timeless design classic.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The Ford Ranger Super Duty made its first spy appearance, shortly after the official teaser. The new trim will be able to tow up to 4,500 kg (9,921 lbs), getting well into F-150 territory. The Super Duty will also bring rugged looks, featuring wide fenders and many off-road bits. Shortly after Ford published the first teaser of the upcoming Ranger Super Duty in Australia, a camouflaged prototype of the rugged workhorse was caught testing on US soil.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Stephen Dobie bids farewell to Peugeot's performance saloon and compares its most significant ancestor When was the last time you saw either of these cars? The Peugeot 505 sold over a million but, because of the equally vicious hands of rust and scrappage schemes, scant few still survive on British roads. Even fewer roam freely upon them. The now six-year old Peugeot 508 PSE won’t score as many I-Spy points, but given Peugeot has recently axed it from sale – it wants its whole range to have an
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Manthey Racing has released a performance package for the Porsche 992 GT3 RS that generates more than 2,200 lbs (1,000 kg) of downforce. The €76,911 kit includes a carbon panel that replaces the back window with a fin, large wing end plates, and aero wheel covers. Manthey says poor weather at the Nordschleife means it hasn’t tried to beat the stock RS’s 6:49.3 Ring record yet.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
It costs $52,000 and only 100 cars will be sold next year.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
This was the only E-Type used during the filming of all three Austin Power’s films. Adorning the car is a Union Jack livery with dark blue trimmings in the cabin. Jaguar Land Rover has used the car for various corporate events over the years. The one and only ‘Shaguar,’ a 1967 Jaguar E-Type Roadster used in all three Austin Powers films, is set to cross the auction block this January, courtesy of Mecum Auctions.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell revealed plans for the battery-powered minivan at the 2024 LA Auto Show.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Mitsuoka will build 100 units of the Challenger-inspired hatch it had previewed as a concept. Based on the Honda Civic, it retains the standard 1.5-liter turbo engine and six-speed manual. Minimal interior changes have been made, although the M55 does rock blue leather seats. Do you remember Mitsuoka , the small Japanese coachbuilder that made headlines back in 2006 with the release of the bizarre Orochi?
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The Tesla Model 3 electric sedan is set to enter 2025 unchanged, after a comprehensive facelift arrived late last year. The only change since the introduction of the facelifted ‘Highland’ model has been the addition of a new exterior finish called Quicksilver, which sets buyers back an additional $2600 over the standard Pearl White finish.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The IG Metall union has voted to conduct “warning strikes” at Volkswagen in early December. The move comes after negotiations failed to result in a breakthrough as the automaker isn’t ruling out the possibility of plant closures and mass layoffs. While the warning strikes are designed to apply pressure, the union is threatening a labor dispute “not seen for decades” if Volkswagen doesn’t play ball.
Dealers Edge
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Press Play To Listen To This Post. On Mobile Select "Play From Browser" Job Description: Controller/Accounting Manager Sometimes, the Controller in a dealership is irreverently referred to as a “bean counter.” Unfortunately this derogatory term does not take into account the importance of their role in both the operation of the entire enterprise and its profitability.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Porsche’s latest collab transforms a classic 993 Turbo with designer paint and luxury details. Aimé Leon Dore’s interior redesign adds lambswool accents and a bespoke brass gear knob. The Mulberry Green Porsche 993 Turbo debuts alongside a curated fashion capsule collection. Porsche has joined forces with New York-based fashion brand Aimé Leon Dore to unveil what might just be one of the most fabulous-looking 993-generation 911 Turbos ever restored.
Canadian Auto Dealer
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Dealers may be interested to note that the Canadian used wholesale market experienced a slightly steeper decline, of -0.39% in pricing for the period ending on November 16, compared to last week’s -0.32%. The 2017-2019 average for the same period as this week’s update was -0.27%. The data was pulled from Canadian Black Book’s Market Insights report, which showed that car segment prices decreased by -0.45% — much more than the prior week’s -0.18%.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Chrysler’s CEO has reportedly confirmed plans for an electric version of the Pacifica. The design will borrow elements from the Halcyon concept and keep Stow ‘N Go seats. An updated version of the Pacifica minivan is due in 2026 and will arrive before the EV. Chrysler has introduced an assortment of interesting concepts over the years including the Airflow , Portal, and Halcyon.
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
FCA proposes to extend the time firms have to handle complaints relating to motor finance commission The proposed extension would allow firms more time to handle complaints efficiently and effectively and help prevent disorderly, inconsistent and inefficient outcomes for consumers and firms. The FCA is seeking feedback on proposals to extend the time firms have to respond to motor finance complaints where a non-discretionary commission arrangement was involved.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The bespoke steel bodykit resembles something straight out of a DIY project. No information about the car’s ownership or service history is available. The seller is asking $5,400 for this unique and unusual build from New York. Despite what you may be thinking, this bizarre creation has not been lifted from the set of a cheap car movie and is actually a heavily-modified fourth-gen Pontiac Firebird that has been overhauled and is looking for a new home.
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The new car market could rise 2% in 2025 from an estimated 1.94 million registrations to 1.98 million, according to Auto Trader. The new car market will be 14% below the 2.31m new car registrations recorded in pre-pandemic 2019. Attracting new customers will be critical for success in light of stricter regulatory targets, uncertain brand loyalty, and growth of marques and models.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Free servicing on selected models is just the latest offer from GWM on already discounted 2024-plated cars. GWM is looking to win over buyers to the brand as 2024 draws to a close, announcing three years of free servicing on selected models purchased before 7 December 2024. Named ‘Plate Clearance Plus’, the promotion begins on Saturday 23 November 2024 and runs for two weeks, with discounted 2024-built models now getting the first three scheduled services for free at GWM dealerships.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The Hyundai Motor Group is recalling more than 200,000 EVs that can lose drive power. An assortment of models are impacted including the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, and Genesis GV60, GV70 Electrified, and GV80 Electrified. As part of the recall, dealers will update software as well as check and replace the integrated charging control unit as necessary.
Auto Express
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
German company has confirmed that it will apply learnings from joint venture to forthcoming SSP architecture
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