Best Selling Cars Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Sales for the BYD Yuan Plus (Atto 3 in export markets) are up 84.7% in 2023. According to data by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, shipments of new vehicles in China climb 12% year-on-year in 2023 to 30,094,000 units, marking the first time above 30 million annual sales. This includes 26,063,000 Passenger Vehicles (+10.6%) and 4,031,000 Commercial Vehicles (+22.1%).

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Motor Authority

JANUARY 15, 2024

A Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ will be among the featured lots at a Bonhams auction scheduled for January 25 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Chiron Super Sport 300+ is the production version of the car Bugatti used to win the race to 300 mph. Andy Wallace, a 24 Hours of Le Mans winner and Bugatti test driver, hit a top speed of 304.773 mph in Sept.

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Autocar

JANUARY 15, 2024

An Aygo X-inspired urban EV was revealed in 2021 but plans are now on hold Firm has no immediate plans to offer a small, cheap electric car, making the prospect of an electric Aygo X unlikely Toyota has no immediate plans to offer a small, cheap electric car due to the high cost of battery materials, making the prospect of an electric Aygo X unlikely.

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Motor Authority

JANUARY 15, 2024

Voice-assist systems are commonplace in cars today, but Ford wants to give them personalities. A patent application from the automaker published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Jan. 2, 2024 (and originally filed on Aug. 17, 2020), discusses using machine learning to create in-car digital assistants with distinct.

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Autocar

JANUARY 15, 2024

Replacement for MG 3 will remain petrol-engined, with EV focus put on larger 4 and 5 Supermini is set to go hybrid but remain one of UK's cheapest cars; take design influence from Cyberster MG has confirmed that it will unwrap the next-generation MG 3 at the Geneva motor show on 26 February. The Chinese brand made the announcement on X, posting an undisguised image of the new supermini 's front end.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 15, 2024

In China, automakers must disclose certain details about upcoming vehicles ahead of their unveiling, which means that we often get a look behind the curtain. In certain cases, such as with the next-generation Cadillac XT5, that can be relevant to North American readers, too. General Motors had initially planned to discontinue the Cadillac XT5 crossover in North America.

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Autocar

JANUARY 15, 2024

Dodge revealed the new performance EV on its social media accounts New muscle car prototype carries over many of concept's features; order book to open later this year Dodge has revealed a pre-production version of the new Charger Daytona SRT as its first performance EV. Dubbed "the future of electrified muscle", it will be available from late 2024, positioned as a rival to the electric Chevrolet Camaro , due in 2026.

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Autocar

JANUARY 15, 2024

The Tayron will replace the Tiguan Allspace Design for new seven-seat SUV revealed ahead of its UK launch in 2025 The new seven-seat Volkswagen Tayron is due on sale in the UK in 2025 as a successor to the retired Tiguan Allspace. The second-generation Tayron has now been revealed in the latest batch of Chinese regulatory filings ahead of its planned introduction to Europe markets next year.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 15, 2024

BMW is one of the big automakers that believes a mixed powertrain strategy makes more sense than going all-in on EVs. But while it says it’s not planning on giving up building combustion engines any time soon, it concedes it has given up on growing ICE sales. “The tipping point for combustion engines was last year,” the automaker’s Chief Financial Officer, Walter Mertl, told reporters at Bloomberg and Reuters recently. ”The current sales plateau for combustion cars

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Autocar

JANUARY 15, 2024

Frascella played a key role in shaping the new Defender Architect of Defender, Discovery and Range Rover models leaves company for new pastures Massimo Frascella has resigned from his post as design boss of JLR (formerly Jaguar Land Rover). Working under creative chief Gerry McGovern, Frascella oversaw the fruition of some of JLR’s most recognisable model lines, including the Land Rover Defender and Land Rover Discovery.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 15, 2024

China’s enthusiasm for passenger cars has once again brought another Volkswagen sedan into the market, in the form of the upcoming Magotan. This new model shares a close relationship with the latest versions of the European market VW Passat Variant and the Skoda Superb and was unveiled by the Chinese Ministry of Information. The Magotan may be a bit of an oddity for western readers.

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Autocar

JANUARY 15, 2024

Higher residual values are helping to keep monthly payments down, said Bruno Vanel Small crossover gains Scenic-inspired styling; affordability of monthly payments to be prioritised The Renault Captur is set to follow the smaller Clio in receiving a heavy update, as Renault targets an increased share of the critical compact SUV segment. Renault product performance boss Bruno Vanel told Autocar: “We are not going to forget Captur.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 15, 2024

Last year, Aston Martin hinted the redesigned Vantage would be unveiled in early 2024. We now have an apparent date as the model is slated to debut on February 12. The company is keeping details under wraps, but they kicked off a teaser campaign that suggests the car has been “engineered for real drivers.” As the automaker explained, “As soon as you sit in the driving seat, you must understand your car.

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Autocar

JANUARY 15, 2024

The T-Roc has been with us since 2017 - can it still turn heads in a congested segment? The Volkswagen T-Roc has taken the UK market by storm over the last couple of years and has grown to become one of the UK’s best-selling cars. Based on the proportions of a Volkswagen Golf but with the high-riding driving position of an SUV, the T-Roc built on what the Nissan Qashqai had started, further bolstering the commercially appealing crossover-hatchback segment.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 15, 2024

American regulators are looking into a potential safety issue relating to the 2023 Fisker Ocean. The new electric vehicle has become the subject of several complaints from owners, who say that the braking performance of their vehicles diminished dangerously. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says it has received nine complaints from owners of the 2023 Ocean , including one incident involving a fire.

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Auto Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Filed under: Lexus , Used Car Buying , Automotive History , Coupe , Luxury , Performance , Classics Continue reading Future Classic: Lexus SC Future Classic: Lexus SC originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 15, 2024

With a new teaser on its official website, Porsche confirmed that the much anticipated Macan EV will premiere on January 25, 2024. The new generation of the popular SUV will ride on the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture, featuring a 100 kWh battery pack and up to 603 hp (450 kW / 612 PS) of electric power while promising to offer exceptional driving dynamics.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 15, 2024

A number of Hyundai vehicle owners are seeking action over allegedly defective paint jobs that have seen paint peel off. As reported by 7News Australia , around a dozen of Hyundai owners conducted a public protest at Channel 7 head office in Perth, Western Australia late last year to draw attention to the issue. Handle my Complaint reports the issue largely affects Hyundai vehicles produced between 2014 and 2018.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 15, 2024

The highlight of Toyota’s booth at the Tokyo Auto Salon has been the facelifted GR Yaris but it also brought along with it a pair of modified GR Yaris and GR Corolla models that show just how mean the duo can be made to look with some visual alterations. Starting with the smaller of the two models is the GR Yaris RR x GROW Concept. It has been outfitted with several parts from Rookie Racing that add to its aggression, including a dramatic front splitter.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 15, 2024

A portable mobile phone and seatbelt enforcement camera has gone up in flames, and authorities are treating the incident as suspicious. Police in Queensland are on the hunt for those responsible for setting alight a portable mobile phone detection camera. A series of videos posted to social media platform TikTok by ‘atonmic_von’ shows the camera unit quickly engulfed in flames, with the fire brigade arriving on scene to extinguish the inferno.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 15, 2024

A rather extraordinary 1998 Land Rover Defender 110 has appeared up for sale in the U.S. and while Defenders of this vintage aren’t all that hard to come by, this one is more interesting than most. You see, between 1980 and 1998, a special off-road challenge known as the Camel Trophy was held on an annual basis in some of the most inhospitable places on earth.

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Autocar

JANUARY 15, 2024

£10k gets you one of the finest-handling and most approachable sports cars in a generation The fastest cars aren’t always the most fun. And for proof of that, look no further than the Subaru BRZ.This is a sports car you can get the best out of at everyday speeds, just like its better-known twin, the Toyota GT86.In 2008, Toyota chairman Katsuaki Watanabe decided he wanted an affordable 2+2 coupé, but his company was already at full production capacity and its development engineers were flat-out w

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Carscoops

JANUARY 15, 2024

VW has already fully revealed the 2024 Tiguan for Europe , and now courtesy of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, we’ve got a look at the long-wheelbase version, which you might consider a successor to the Tiguan still on sale in American dealers, and known as the Tiguan Allspace in Europe. But don’t bother looking for the stretched (but still compact) SUV in American dealerships any time soon.

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Automotive Addicts

JANUARY 15, 2024

The Biden administration has recently allocated $623 million in grants to support the development of an extensive electric vehicle (EV) charging network across the United States. The announcement, made on Thursday, outlines the funding for 47 EV charging stations and related projects spanning 22 states and Puerto Rico. The initiative aims to establish 7,500 EV charging ports, addressing the critical need for accessible and convenient charging infrastructure.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 15, 2024

In the world of Porsche tuning, RUF has certainly made a name for itself and over decades, the German company has produced some remarkable 911-based models. Getting your hands on one of these cars isn’t particularly easy, however, but fortunately, one has just been listed up for auction through Cars & Bids. Unsurprisingly, it is attracting quite a lot of attention.

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Automotive Addicts

JANUARY 15, 2024

Toyota is setting out to hit a major milestone in 2024, aiming to produce over 10.3 million vehicles globally. This ambitious goal would mark a consecutive yearly record for the automaker, building on the success of the previous year’s production figures. The information, as reported by the Nikkei, highlights Toyota’s intention to capitalize on the strong demand for hybrid vehicles.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 15, 2024

Do you have experience with big wieners? If so, Oscar Mayer wants to hear from you as they’re looking for people to drive the iconic Wienermobile. Through January 31, the company is accepting applications for Hotdoggers who will spend the year traveling the country and promoting the brand as part of a “paid gig.” Oscar Mayer said the team typically travels 20,000 miles (32,187 km) per year, visiting at least 40 cities and attending more than 1,200 events.

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Automotive Addicts

JANUARY 15, 2024

BMW’s Chief Financial Officer, Walter Mertl, revealed in a recent media roundtable that the company has reached a significant turning point in its sales dynamics. Mertl stated that BMW now experiences the majority of its sales growth from electric vehicles (EVs), marking a tipping point for traditional combustion engine vehicle sales. According to Mertl, this transition occurred last year, indicating a fundamental shift in the automotive market.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 15, 2024

Like an improv troupe, Baojun, a joint venture between China’s SAIC and Wuling, along with America’s General Motors, is saying “Yes, and” to its customer base, responding to feedback of slow sales by introducing a larger version of its tiny, rugged SUV, the Yep. The Yep Plus adds two doors and some extra practicality to the cute SUV, of which Baojun managed to sell just 14,683 units in 2023.

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Auto Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Filed under: Design/Style , Volvo , Automotive History , SUV Continue reading Volvo shows the off-roader project it worked on in the 1970s Volvo shows the off-roader project it worked on in the 1970s originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 15, 2024

Future Mazda models will use new in-vehicle software and hardware systems developed alongside Toyota and feature the same operating system. The two Japanese car manufacturers will collaborate on the future system to dramatically reduce costs. The in-vehicle systems won’t just include the operating system of the infotainment and driver displays but also the electronic control unit and wiring harnesses.

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Auto Express

JANUARY 15, 2024

The Government is consulting on compulsory fuel price ‘live updates’, making it easy for drivers to shop for the cheapest fuel

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Carscoops

JANUARY 15, 2024

The Toyota S-FR was one of the most promising concepts of the 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon, but the automaker’s initial plans for a production version never materialized. Fast forward to the 2024 edition of the show in Japan, students of the Saitama Automobile College build a convincing replica of the concept in roadster form, based on the Mazda MX-5 NC.

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 15, 2024

Chinese carmaker Omada claims to have 50 retail sites confirmed across the UK prior to its launch in April with a full year target of 100. Dealers on board include Listers, Arnold Clark and Greenhous. OMODA arrives in the UK with two cars. The OMODA 5 SUV is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 15, 2024

The Cleveland Indians became the Guardians in 2022, but campaigners are still trying to remove insensitive references and mascots across the country. This is most noticeable in sports and schools, but a Cincinnati used car dealer is drawing flak for a 42 foot (12.8 meter) tall sign featuring a stereotypical Indian. A Change.org petition , noticed by CityBeat , called for a protest of the sign on Martin Luther King Jr.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 15, 2024

Mazda has announced it is doubling-down on the development of the rotary engine for future models – after unveiling a sports-car concept late last year. Mazda has announced it will assemble a new team dedicated to the development of the rotary engine. The Japanese car maker has already brought the rotary engine back to showrooms in a hybrid version of the MX-30 small SUV, but it is doubling down on the technology – months after unveiling a rotary-powered sports-car concept.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 15, 2024

While our full attention was on the Tokyo Auto Salon last week, Toyota discretely revealed the Century SUV Convertible at the Grand Sumo Tournament in Japan. This roofless version of the luxurious SUV flagship was developed in response to a special request from a retired Sumo wrestler, intended to serve as a parade vehicle for future champions. After making a brief appearance in an official teaser last September, the unique Toyota Century SUV Convertible was fully revealed outside the Ryogoku Ko

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