Motor Authority
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 33,456 older luxury cars because their glass sunroof panels may not be properly secured. The recall encompasses a number of different vehicles from model years 2001 to 2011, including CLK-Class coupes, E-Class sedans and wagons, CLS-Class sedans, and sedan, coupe, and wagon body styles of the compact Mercedes-Benz.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has called the brand’s potential merger with Honda a “desperate move.” The two automakers are reportedly in talks as Nissan struggles to navigate what it openly calls “emergency mode.” Ghosn appears to have insider knowledge of what’s truly unfolding behind the scenes at Nissan. Nissan is in dire straits right now, and things aren’t looking up.
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Drive.com
DECEMBER 21, 2024
The axing of Mazda’s cheapest model grades are getting closer to pushing it out of the sub-$30,000 drive-away new-car market for the first time since it arrived in 1959. 2023 Mazda 2 Pure pictured. Mazda is on the brink of no longer selling a new car priced from less than $30,000 drive-away in Australia for the first time in its recorded history, amid a push towards better-equipped cars and luxury-priced SUVs.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 21, 2024
A single bidder has spent close to $5 million over the past few years on two very particular vehicle models on car auction websites. The bidder, whose handle is Halfelven, has won close to 50 Ford Broncos and F-150 Lightnings, plus other cars. Some Reddit users have suggested the seller bought the vehicles to send overseas, but his identity remains a mystery.
Drive.com
DECEMBER 21, 2024
A rebrand is reportedly inbound for Toyota’s first global-market electric car after three years in overseas showrooms. The Toyota bZ4X electric SUV is tipped to receive a new name within two years since its Australian arrival according to an overseas reports. Canadian website Motor Illustrated reports the bZ4X name change will occur “over the next year,” citing Toyota Canada’s Regional Director for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, Patrick Ryan.
Motor 1
DECEMBER 21, 2024
This C3 Corvette uses the drivetrain from a GMC Typhoon, and makes nearly 2000 horsepower.
Auto Express
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Pictures of the alternative rivals you could buy instead of a Kia Sportage
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Auto Express
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Kias multi-award winning SUV is the apple of plenty of families eyes, but it might not be for everyone.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Newly elected Ohio Senator Moreno calls for U.S. ownership of Stellantis’ American assets. He is extremely critical of how Stellantis and its ex-CEO, Carlos Tavares, handled their US brands. North American sales fell 36 percent in the third quarter, raising concerns about its future. Change is brewing in the American auto industry, and newly elected Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno is at the center of it.
Autocar
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Dubbed the small smart, high end electric car, it is positioned as a rival to the BYD Dolphin and Renault 5 Chinese car maker Nio has unveiled the first car from its new Europe-bound Firefly brand that will focus on small budget electric cars. Dubbed the small smart, high end electric car, the EV currently only known as Firefly is positioned as a rival to the BYD Dolphin and Renault 5 in the growing electric hatch segment.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 21, 2024
The Rubicon 392 Final Edition is the ultimate version of Jeep’s icon. As you may have noticed, we recently reviewed the V8-powered Wrangler. Before driving it, we took your questions and today, we’re giving you answers. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition makes a statement. It’s something obvious and that happens even before you drive it.
CarExpert
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Small SUVs continued to sell well in Australia throughout 2024, and that meant there were plenty of them for us to review. Nissan Qashqai Ti e-Power As we continue recapping our 2024, we’re compiling the highest-rated cars from across Australia’s most popular new car segments into a list to show you what we liked best. We’ve done mid-sized SUVs and utes so far, which means small SUVs are now up to bat.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Washing your car at home with a single bucket can save up to 300 gallons of water. Commercial car washes recycle water but often damage paint with abrasive brushes. Waterless cleaning sprays lift dirt easily while reducing the need for hoses and extra water. We all love a gleaming car that’s polished, spotless, and practically singing as it cruises down the road.
Drive.com
DECEMBER 21, 2024
The roads are filled with cars that have been towed within minutes of a clearway taking effect here’s what you need to know. Credit: iStock/SCM Jeans Clearways and tow-away zones are set to become more commonplace on Australian roads as governments work to beat congestion and improve peak-hour traffic flow. Since December 2013, the New South Wales Government has installed approximately 743km of clearways across Sydney.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 21, 2024
PROS ›› Great value, premium cabin, blistering performance, stylish exterior CONS ›› Limited range, some small tech gremlins, could use stickier tires While Brabus is best known as a premier aftermarket Mercedes-Benz tuner, it has also maintained a 50:50 joint venture with Daimler since 2001, channeling its expertise into customizing models from the Smart family.
Car Examer
DECEMBER 21, 2024
If youre into racing or high-performance cars, youve probably heard the term sequential shift gearbox thrown around. Its a type of transmission that focuses on one thing: speed and precision. Unlike a traditional manual gearbox, where you can skip gears, or an automatic, where the car does all the work, a sequential gearbox only allows you to shift gears in orderone up, one down.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 21, 2024
The Porsche Design Tower in Miami , built in 2014, is one of 35 luxury beachfront properties along the coast that a recent University of Miami study has found to have sunk by up to three inches into the unstable sandy earth. Three inches might not seem like a lot , but this is much faster than most experts anticipated. Read more.
CarExpert
DECEMBER 21, 2024
It’s almost Christmas once again! And this year there were plenty of significant new model launches in Australia, and also many that were delayed. There were also several new auto brands that landed Down Under in 2024, so it’s no surprise there was unprecedented interest in our new model tests. CarExpert published almost 500 new car reviews this year.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Since its launch a year ago, Teslas flagship Cybertruck electric truck has been stumped by all kinds of pretty mundane obstacles. Its so far been caught out by snow , slight inclines, water and now one Cybertruck owner reports that a pothole left them with a $34,000 repair bill. - Owen Bellwood Read More Read more.
CarExpert
DECEMBER 21, 2024
New year, same old Mazda 3 ? Not quite, but updates for the 2025 model year aren’t exactly obvious on first glance. After all, the basic formula remains unchanged. It still comes wrapped in the same gorgeous swoopy bodywork, with a choice of naturally aspirated four-cylinder engines under the skin. Rather, the updated Mazda 3 brings sweeping tech and safety upgrades, from the introduction of Mazda Connected Services to wider standardisation of the Vision Package safety suite.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Did you know that McLaren recommends replacing the wheel bolts on your 650S every two years? A lithium 12V battery for the same car costs around $2,500, the headlights apparently fall out, the carbon fiber chips and cracks , and some of the paint colors are impossible to match correctly. It seems like there are a bunch Read more.
Drive.com
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Motorists in New South Wales who have maintained a clean record for 12 months could soon have a demerit point removed from their licence as the government tries to incentivise safe driving. More than a million drivers in New South Wales could have a demerit point removed from their licences in the coming month. For the second year running, the Demerit Point Return Scheme will reward motorists who’ve maintained a clean driving record for a 12-month period by scrubbing a demerit point from
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Last week, we asked readers whats the worst gas mileage theyve ever seen. From towing with SUVs both old and new, to sport compacts off-road toys, all of these are a stark reminder of just how bad vehicles can be for the environment and our wallets. These were the thirstiest of our readers responses. - Lawrence Read more.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 21, 2024
A 23-year-old driver survived a train slicing his BMW X5 in half without injury. The man ignored lowered boom gates and flashing red lights warning of the train. Bulgarian authorities plan to extend boom gates to prevent similar accidents. After seeing these images of a BMW X5 sliced in half by a speeding train in Bulgaria, you’d probably assume the story ends in tragedy, complete with multiple fatalities.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Drone shows are meant to be the future of celebration as theyre a cleaner alternative to fireworks that dont terrorize every animal within a five-mile radius. Thats not quite true when these shows go wrong and thousands of drones start falling from the sky, however, as was the case in China earlier this month. - Read more.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Another year is nearly over, and we’re giving you a quick rundown of standout stories. We’ve covered everything from shady car dealers to major new vehicle launches this year. This is just a sample, so let us know which stories mattered the most to you. As 2024 winds down – dragging its feet like a kid being called inside from recess – it’s time to look back on some of the biggest stories of the year , both from our coverage and from what you, dear readers, decided
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