Best Selling Cars Blog
MARCH 7, 2024
The new Geely Monjaro ranks #4 in Russia in February. The Russian new car market is up 85.1% year-on-year in February to 103,954 units but off -9.1% on February 2022. Year-to-date volumes are up 81.7% to 184,166 and down -10.6% on 2022. Note: compared to last year our Russian data source has shifted to PPK JSC, which explains some inconsistencies vs. year ago figures.
Motor Authority
MARCH 7, 2024
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe pulled a Steve Jobs "one more thing" moment at the debut of the R2 electric SUV. On Thursday after the R2 rolled onto stage, Scaringe introduced its smaller, sportier sibling, the R3, as well as a performance variant called the R3X. Details on the R3 are slim, but the design makes a statement. Sitting lower than the R2 with.
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Best Selling Cars Blog
MARCH 7, 2024
The Hyundai i30 is up to third place overall in Czechia in February. The Czech new car market is up a solid 8.9% year-on-year in February to 18,328. This means the year-to-date volume is now up 13.9% to 38,689. Skoda (+6.6%) is a little behind the market growth and is down to 33.8% share after hitting a four-year high of 42.3% in January. Hyundai (+39.4%) surges ahead to 11.5% share vs. 9.6% so far this year, it is followed by Toyota (+0.1%), Volkswagen (-9.7%), Kia (+6.2%) and Dacia (-2.8%) ens
Motor Authority
MARCH 7, 2024
Rivian is looking to go mainstream with a lower cost model that will square off with everything from the Tesla Model Y to the Chevrolet Blazer EV. On Thursday, the Rivian R2 debuted two years ahead of when it will arrive. When the R2S enters production in Normal, Illinois, it will cost $45,000 and have up to 330 miles of range. The Rivian R2 looks.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MARCH 7, 2024
The Skoda Octavia is by far the most popular vehicle in Ireland in February. New car sales in Ireland continue on their strong run in February at +25.3% year-on-year to 16,440 units. This leads to a year-to-date tally up 18.3% to 47,867. Skoda (+106.8%) more than doubles its sales year-on-year to surge into pole position with a stellar 15.5% share vs. 8.6% in January.
Motor Authority
MARCH 7, 2024
AC Cars plans a coupe counterpart to its stunning Cobra GT Roadster, and a teaser shot released on Thursday provides a hint of what's to come. The Cobra GT Coupe is due in the spring and AC is already accepting pre-orders. Order books for the Cobra GT Roadster also remain open, though the first year's production is already allocated. AC Cars is a.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MARCH 7, 2024
Daihatsu Move sales are down -88% in February. Japanese new vehicle sales continue to struggle in February at -19.2% year-on-year to 344,816 units, leading to a year-to-date tally off -16% to 679,692. For the month, regular cars are down -16% to 226,769 units and kei cars down -24.8% to 118,047. Volumes continue to be penalised by the safety test falsification scandal at Daihatsu which completely shut down production.
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Drive.com
MARCH 7, 2024
Car dealerships will have access to a new credit line to source electric vehicles, thanks to a new funding package from the Federal Government. The Australian Government has announced a $76 million funding package it says will improve the supply of electric cars for buyers. An investment of $50 million will be made available to car dealerships, providing them with a credit line to purchase stock of electric cars for their forecourts.
Motor Authority
MARCH 7, 2024
The BAC Mono is one of the wildest track cars currently in production, and now it's about to get its very own one-make race series. To be called the Mono Cup, the race series will hold its inaugural season next winter, and it is already being billed by BAC as the world's “fastest one-make championship.” Details are still being.
Autocar
MARCH 7, 2024
Dual-motor powertrain sends up to 905bhp through all four wheels. The British brand's first performance saloon since the Carlton arrives as rapid EV Lotus has confirmed pricing for the new Emeya. The electric super saloon starts from £94,950 in the UK, and rises to £129,950 for the 905bhp 'R' range-topper. Carrying the torch from the 1990 Lotus Carlton into the electric era, the Emeya arrives shortly after Lotus revealed its first SUV, the Eletre , as part of a new family of lifestyle-oriented
Motor Authority
MARCH 7, 2024
McLaren is bringing its McLaren Trophy one-make race series to North America, the company announced on Thursday. The series made its debut in Europe last year and currently features dedicated race cars based on the Artura and former 570S supercar. The North American series, to be known as McLaren Trophy America, will host its inaugural season in.
Autocar
MARCH 7, 2024
Should the Model 3's steering wheel indicators disqualify it from being sold in the UK? Controls that have migrated away from physical buttons and onto touchscreens has left Matt Prior in despair To my relief, it looks like the answer to the question “is it just me?” is no. Too many cars in recent times have had me despairing at the number of controls that have migrated away from physical buttons and onto touchscreens.
Motor Authority
MARCH 7, 2024
A car that helped lay the groundwork for the company that we know today as Mercedes-Benz just sold at auction for $12,105,000. That's among the highest prices ever paid for a car built before 1930. The car was a 1904 Mercedes-Simplex 60 HP similar to the one shown here, and was sold at a Gooding & Company auction coinciding with this past.
Drive.com
MARCH 7, 2024
Accusing the organisation of making public misrepresentations and ignoring the interests of some of its members, Polestar has left the FCAI – becoming the second electric-car brand to quit the lobby group in less than 24 hours. Less than 24 hours after Tesla quit, electric car brand Polestar has also renounced its membership with the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) – the peak lobby group made up of the major automotive brands in Australia.
Motor Authority
MARCH 7, 2024
After several delays, Audi's Q6 E-Tron is finally ready for its reveal. The covers will come off on March 18, and sales should follow shortly after, including here in the U.S. The Q6 E-Tron is an electric compact crossover related to Porsche's electric Macan, though the Audi should start lower than the Macan's $80,000 sticker. AC Cars is still.
CarExpert
MARCH 7, 2024
A second carmaker has quit the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) this week, blaming the peak body for car brands in Australia for its messaging on proposed federal emissions regulations. In a letter to the FCAI, Polestar Australia boss Samantha Johnson says the FCAI’s commentary on the Australian Government’s preferred option for the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) “may have irrevocably damaged consumer perception and trust in the proposed policy” Pol
Auto Blog
MARCH 7, 2024
Filed under: Green , Crossover , SUV , Electric , Performance , Rivian Continue reading Rivian reveals R3, R3X electric SUVs as surprise siblings to R2 Rivian reveals R3, R3X electric SUVs as surprise siblings to R2 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 7 Mar 2024 13:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
MARCH 7, 2024
Isuzu has pleaded with government to relax its proposed new-car emissions targets until low or zero-emissions versions of its utes and 4WDs are ready – or it could be forced to pull out of Australia. Isuzu Ute has warned it and other car makers may be required to withdraw from Australia if they cannot meet the Federal Government’s proposed emissions targets for new vehicles – and are unable to pass on enough of the fines they face to customers.
Auto Blog
MARCH 7, 2024
Filed under: Green , Green Automakers , Technology , Crossover , SUV , Electric , Luxury , Off-Road Vehicles , Rivian Continue reading 2026 Rivian R2 revealed with over 300 miles of range, 0-60 in 3 seconds 2026 Rivian R2 revealed with over 300 miles of range, 0-60 in 3 seconds originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 7 Mar 2024 13:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
AutoDealer Today
MARCH 7, 2024
Industry expected to grow as economies leave recession fears behind and inflation subsides.
Autocar
MARCH 7, 2024
KGM O100 pick-up was shown at last year's Seoul motor show BYD-powered truck version of Torres is on course to be the UK’s first twin-motor electric pick-up KGM, formerly known as Ssangyong , is set to be first to sell an electric 4x4 pick-up in the UK, launching an open-backed version of its new Torres SUV early next year. It is one of a wave of new models being introduced by KGM as it seeks to reinvent the image of Ssangyong, which it acquired from previous owner Mahindra in 2022, while broade
Carscoops
MARCH 7, 2024
The path to mainstream success for electric vehicles has been bumpy, and dealers have resisted being required to sell them, whether the mandates come from automakers or the government itself. However, Dodge has found a way to navigate the transition to EVs that has its dealers excited. The company’s strategy has been revealed with the 2024 Charger.
Autocar
MARCH 7, 2024
The electric Range Rover is one of six electric cars that JLR plans to launch by 2026 Four Range Rover EVs and two all-new electric Jaguars will be launched by 2026 An electric version of the Range Rover Sport is due to be revealed later this year as a high-powered and highly luxurious rival to the likes of the Lotus Eletre and upcoming electric Porsche Cayenne.
Carscoops
MARCH 7, 2024
The new Dodge Charger Daytona will be manufactured at the Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, possibly alongside an all-electric Chrysler crossover. The Windsor site had long been considered the frontrunner for the production of the new Charger, but confirmation of the brand’s factory plans was only given during the Charger Daytona’s unveiling earlier this week.
Auto Blog
MARCH 7, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Weird Car News , Dodge , Coupe , Electric , Performance , Sedan Continue reading A 2024 Charger Widebody would only avoid marker lights thanks to this loophole A 2024 Charger Widebody would only avoid marker lights thanks to this loophole originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 7 Mar 2024 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MARCH 7, 2024
Today marks a big day for Rivian as they unveiled not just the long-anticipated R2 , but also sprung a surprise with the introduction of the R3 and its rugged variant, the R3X. While the internet seems to be united in its appreciation for the new smaller, entry-level models, debate is raging about which classic vehicle they most look like. Whereas the Rivian R2 looks like an R1S that shrank in the dryer with some of its softer spots ironed out (I say that affectionately), making it clear that it
Auto Blog
MARCH 7, 2024
Filed under: Green , Ownership , Electric , Infrastructure Continue reading Retailers need to improve EV charging situation, says Consumer Reports Retailers need to improve EV charging situation, says Consumer Reports originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 7 Mar 2024 09:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MARCH 7, 2024
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer holds a Rotten Tomatoes score of 38% , so perhaps it’s fitting that critics may not fall in love with 7Design’s Aria Silver Surfer either. Based on the Maserati MC20 Cielo , the car draws inspiration from vintage aviation and aims to “fuse carbon, art and performance.” While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, the silver carbon composite body kit isn’t for everyone.
Drive.com
MARCH 7, 2024
She may not be a household name, but next time you adjust your climate controls using dials and knobs, you can thank Mimi Vandermolen. Mimi Vandermolen once threatened to make the men in her team wear skirts while getting in and out of a car. And she also made them don fake fingernails, so they could be more sensitive to the needs of women when designing cars.
Carscoops
MARCH 7, 2024
Rivian has put its $5 billion electric vehicle factory in Georgia on hold as it will initially build the new mid-range R2 at its existing plant in Normal, Illinois. The electric car manufacturer first announced its mammoth factory plans for Georgia back in 2021 and has spent the last several months grading the 2,000-acre property. It was expected to begin vertical construction at the site this year.
Automotive Addicts
MARCH 7, 2024
Automaker Stellantis has revealed its intention to inject a substantial sum of $6 billion into Brazil between 2025 and 2030. This investment is earmarked for launching new products and introducing hybrid-flex vehicles to the market. The announcement comes on the heels of a meeting between Stellantis executives and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, aligning with the government’s efforts to revitalize the nation’s industrial sector.
Carscoops
MARCH 7, 2024
The car market in the US shows positive signs of growth, with nearly 1.3 million sales recorded in January and February 2024, representing a 10.7 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The popularity of hybrids and a sharp rebound in their inventory played an important role in bringing more buyers into dealers, helping the majority of automakers improve their year-to-date numbers.
Automotive Addicts
MARCH 7, 2024
The emergence of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) is reshaping the automotive landscape, offering consumers a middle ground between traditional gasoline vehicles and fully electric ones. Unlike conventional hybrids, which rely solely on an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, PHEVs come equipped with a chargeable battery that prioritizes electric power.
Auto Blog
MARCH 7, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Safety , Technology , Infotainment Continue reading European regulators plan to incite carmakers to bring back buttons European regulators plan to incite carmakers to bring back buttons originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 7 Mar 2024 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MARCH 7, 2024
Police in Los Angeles have arrested a man after he attempted to steal a self-driving Waymo test vehicle last Saturday evening. He now faces a charge of attempted grand theft auto. Waymo is one of the few companies permitted to operate a driverless robotaxi service in Los Angeles. Just after one of the Waymo Jaguar I-Pace robotaxis dropped off a passenger in downtown LA, 33-year-old Vincent Maurice climbed into the driver’s seat and tried to steal the car.
Drive.com
MARCH 7, 2024
Toyota Australia says it has been surprised by the popularity of the new four-cylinder LandCruiser 70 Series – including among V8 buyers not willing to wait. The Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series four-cylinder is proving a hit with buyers – including those who have waited 18 months or more for a V8 – according to the Japanese car giant. It comes as the future of the LandCruiser 70 Series V8 – which has been unavailable to order for 18 months – faces new threats, with the latest the planned roll-out o
Carscoops
MARCH 7, 2024
Audi’s RS sedans and wagons aren’t always the most exciting or flamboyant cars to drive, even if they’re not short of performance. But when the covers finally come off this RS5 either later this year or early in 2025, we have a serious hunch it’s going to easily beat its BMW M3 Touring and Mercedes C63 wagon in a visual pose down.
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