Best Selling Cars Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Fiat Panda sales crash -17.6% year-on-year in July. 124,806 new cars found an Italian buyer in July, a 4.7% year-on-year improvement. This way, the year-to-date tally is up 5.2% or over 50,000 units to 1,011,259. This is still -18.2% below the pre-pandemic January-July 2019 figure. Local association UNRAE predicts a Full Year 2024 tally at 1,620,000 sales, up 3.4% on 2023 but down -15% on 2019.

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Motor Authority

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Ram 1500 has the most power of any light-duty pickup truck, except Raptor R Hooking up a 5,000-pound trailer to the Ram 1500 doesn’t phase the truck The Ram instantly integrates its active safety tech with a trailer The Ram 1500 may not have the highest towing rating, but it offers one of the best towing experiences among gas-powered.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

The MG ZS ranks #2 in Spain in July. New car sales in Spain edge up 3.4% year-on-year in July to 83,979 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 5.6% to 619,224. We however remain -23.4% below the pre-pandemic figure of January-July 2019. This time and encouragingly, private sales pull the market up at +16.8% to 40,993 units and 48.8% share vs. 43.2% in July 2023.

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Motor Authority

AUGUST 2, 2024

Like a fine wine, the Toyota GR Corolla just gets better with age. Toyota on Thursday announced updates for the GR Corolla for the 2025 model year, the compact hot hatch's third year on the market, and the big news is the availability of an automatic transmission as an alternative to the current 6-speed manual. The automatic isn't an old slushbox.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Toyota sales are up 16.4% year-on-year in June 02/08 update: Now updated with Top 93 All brands and Top 504 All models. According to preliminary data by ACEA, the European new car market (EU+EFTA+UK) is up 3.6% year-on-year in June to 1,310,989 sales, leading to a H1 2024 tally up 4.4% or 290,000 units to 6,879,438. Among the main 5 markets, Italy (+15.1%), Germany (+6.1%), Spain (+2.2%) and the UK (+1.1%) are up but France (-4.8%) is down.

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Motor Authority

AUGUST 2, 2024

Mercedes-Benz will add electric options in the C-Class and GLC-Class families in 2026, CEO Ola Källenius said last week during an earnings call outlining the company's financial results for the first half of the year. The timing suggests the EVs may arrive as 2027 models in the U.S. Prototypes for the electric C-Class sedan and electric.

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Get My Auto

AUGUST 2, 2024

The open road stretches before you, and the American auto industry beckons with the promise of a fulfilling career. Whether you envision a bustling dealership on the East Coast or a sun-drenched showroom in California, owning your own dealership can […] The post How to Start a Car Dealership in the US & How Get My Auto Can Empower New & Existing Car Dealers appeared first on Get My Auto.

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Machines with Souls

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Rivian R1S offers 835 horsepower, a suspension shared with a McLaren, and the looks of an Audi. So what's missing from the experience? The post The good (and bad) of starting over with the Rivian R1S appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Motor Authority

AUGUST 2, 2024

Ineos will shift gears and will go upmarket with its Grenadier SUV Dealers reportedly asked the startup automaker to make more exclusive, expensive models Ineos hinted at future Grenadier versions at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed Ineos was born out of a mission to deliver relatively affordable, no-nonsense off-roaders akin to the original.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 2, 2024

BMW Motorrad has teamed up with Vagabund to create a unique CE 02. The city bike features a retro-inspired design and a removable Bluetooth speaker. The standard CE 02 starts at $7,599 and has a range of approximately 59 miles. Collabs are all the rage these days and BMW Motorrad is hopping on the trend train with the new CE 02 x Vagabund. It’s a stylish electric motorcycle that features a host of retro-inspired touches.

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Motor Authority

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Pininfarina-designed Honda HP-X concept of 1984 has been restored and is ready to hit the lawns at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The car is of significant importance for Honda, as it was not only the first concept from the automaker, but it also laid the groundwork for what would eventually become the original NSX. By the early 1980s.

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Autocar

AUGUST 2, 2024

Initial Clubsport Edition cars get significantly more power British-built reinterpretation of classic racer is made from carbonfibre, targeting sub-1450kg weight Donington-based AC Cars has revealed a coupé version of the venerable Cobra, melding modern technology and production techniques with a historic silhouette. The car is said to draw on the AC 298 coupé that competed in the 1964 Le Mans 24 Hours, taking inspiration from its raked Kamm tail.

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Motor Authority

AUGUST 2, 2024

AC Cars on Thursday added a coupe counterpart to its stunning Cobra GT Roadster launched a year ago, providing fans of the lightweight sports car with an all-weather option. The fixed-roof model is called the Cobra GT Coupe, and orders can be placed for deliveries starting in late 2025. The first examples to be delivered will be an extreme.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 2, 2024

A Mercedes EQE caused a big fire in an apartment complex in South Korea on Thursday. The fully electric sedan erupted into flames while being parked and not charging. 20 residents and 1 firefighter were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan exploded in the parking lot of a South Korean apartment complex, causing a big fire.

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Autocar

AUGUST 2, 2024

Mercedes C-Class EV was spotted testing as early as 2022 New saloon EV will arrive alongside a new electric GLC SUV as the sibling models are pushed further upmarket An electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class will arrive in two years, company CEO Ola Källenius has said. Speaking on Mercedes' earnings call for the second quarter of 2024, he confirmed the new EV will arrive alongside a new electric GLC SUV, with both models pushing further upmarket.

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AutoDealer Today

AUGUST 2, 2024

An easier pathway for F&I to offer protection products while giving customers more financial control.

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Autocar

AUGUST 2, 2024

"Both of these machines now feel like the perfect fit for today’s motoring landscape", says Disdale These were once pioneers of lightweight, fuel-efficient tech, but the world wasn't ready. Has it caught up? You might remember Tomorrow’s World, the prime-time BBC science and technology TV programme that offered viewers a weekly peek into the future.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 2, 2024

Toyota discovered irregularities in type approval testing of 7 additional models. Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism forced the company to suspend production of two minivans sold in the local market. In an official statement, Toyota admitted wrongdoing in the safety testing of 7 production models, in addition to the previous batch by Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Suzuki.

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CarExpert

AUGUST 2, 2024

Luxury limousines look pretty fancy, but how fast are they in a straight line? There’s only one way to find out! We’ve pitted the Bentley Flying Spur S V8 up against the V12 Mercedes-Maybach S680 and the V12 Rolls-Royce Dawn to figure out which is quickest. The winner then goes up against the all-electric Korean missile: the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 2, 2024

Ford has already grown its motorsport repertoire and could target the top form of endurance racing next. The company’s motorsport boss says the convergence of LMH and LMDh rules makes the sport even more compelling. If it makes a hypercar, Ford could rival Ferrari for outright victory for the first time since the 1960s. Not satisfied with its recent return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the Ford Mustang GT3, the Blue Oval is mulling the idea of entering the top class of endurance racing w

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Auto Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Filed under: Green , Tesla , Safety , Electric Continue reading Tesla sued by family of motorcyclist killed in Autopilot crash Tesla sued by family of motorcyclist killed in Autopilot crash originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 2 Aug 2024 13:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 2, 2024

Alfa Romeo has finally revealed what the 33 Stradale sounds like. The model’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 produces more than 612 hp and has a “soundtrack of power and precision.” Customers will also be able to get an electric powertrain with more than 740 hp. Alfa Romeo introduced the 33 Stradale nearly a year ago, but we haven’t heard it sing.

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Autocar

AUGUST 2, 2024

Michael van der Sande also described the functions as “a nightmare” Alpine's managing director believes ADAS functions are "annoying as hell" – I agree I have a lot of time for Michael van der Sande, who as Alpine managing director brought the A110 to market and was later in charge of JLR’s Special Vehicle Operations. Plus, anyone who owns an Alfa Romeo SZ is all right in my book.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 2, 2024

The 2026 Honda Passport was spotted in the wild, with off-road bits suggesting it is the Trailsport trim. The company promises that the new Passport will be “the most adventure-ready and capable Honda SUV yet” It has been officially confirmed that the debut will take place early next year. A camouflaged prototype of the 2026 Honda Passport was caught by our spy photographers during testing on public roads, ahead of its debut in early 2025.

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AutoDealer Today

AUGUST 2, 2024

Payment plans play an important role in the changing automotive industry.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 2, 2024

Insider sources claim that Audi’s four-ring emblem won’t be featured on a new EV lineup for China. The models are expected to ride on a SAIC-developed architecture and rely on local suppliers and technologies. Audi and SAIC will reportedly introduce a previewing concept in November 2024. Audi and SAIC are working on a new range of EVs that will be developed, produced, and sold in China.

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Motor Trader

AUGUST 2, 2024

Nine businesses, acquired from Nissan GB by the AW Rostamani Group in late 2022, have taken on the Brayleys name. The nine West Way Nissan dealerships are successful businesses spread across central and north-west England. Locations include Wolverhampton, Stourbridge, Birmingham, Manchester, Oldham and Rochdale. Paul Brayley, CEO of Brayleys Cars, said: ‘‘Over the last 18 months, we’ve been working hard to align the businesses which now have a shared infrastructure and programme to drive synergy

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Carscoops

AUGUST 2, 2024

Hyundai is recalling nearly 50,000 Santa Fe crossovers in the United States. The models have a wiring harness that can be damaged, which can trigger the airbags or prevent them from working. Dealers are being told not to deliver crossovers to customers until the issue is addressed. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is getting recalled once again and the crossover is also being hit with a do not sell order.

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Automotive Addicts

AUGUST 2, 2024

The family of Landon Embry, a motorcyclist who tragically lost his life in a 2022 collision involving a Tesla Model 3 operating on Autopilot, has filed a lawsuit against Tesla and the vehicle’s driver. The incident, which occurred in Utah, raises critical questions about the safety and reliability of Tesla’s driver assistance systems. Incident Details Landon Embry, 34, was riding his Harley Davidson when the Tesla Model 3, traveling at speeds between 75 and 80 miles per hour, struck

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Carscoops

AUGUST 2, 2024

Mazda is ending its complimentary connected service for several owners. Now it’ll charge $10 a month for things like remote start and remote keyless entry. Owners are understandably upset. Mazda Connected Services is a group of features offered by the automaker for the first three years of ownership. Now, it’s officially moving several of those features under a $10 monthly subscription.

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Auto Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Filed under: Dodge , Automotive History , Minivan/Van Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1994 Dodge Caravan with 434,475 miles Junkyard Gem: 1994 Dodge Caravan with 434,475 miles originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 2 Aug 2024 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 2, 2024

Dodge is gearing up to introduce an all-new Attitude in Mexico. While its predecessor was a rebadged Mitsubishi Mirage, the latest model is a Dodge-ified version of the GAC / Trumpchi Empow. The car will debut soon and could be powered by a 1.5-liter engine developing 168 hp. Dodge’s Mexican lineup feels like it’s ripped from an alternate reality as their best-selling vehicle is a Chinese import and it’s closely followed by a rebadged Mitsubishi Mirage known as the Attitude.

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Autocar

AUGUST 2, 2024

EV importer introduces obscure Chinese firm’s mid-sized crossover to UK market Say hello to the Skywell BE11, a rather unusual new electric crossover from China that’s due on sale in the UK imminently.The Skywell brand emerged in 2017 as a joint venture between consumer electronics group Skyworth and electric bus maker Nanjing Golden Dragon, and its cars are being brought here by Gloucestershire-based importer Innovation Automotive – which has sold DFSK electric trucks and vans for a while now a

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Carscoops

AUGUST 2, 2024

AC has revealed the Cobra GT Coupe, the first time the firm has offered a fixed-roof Cobra road car. The Coupe is a fastback version of the new Cobra GT Roadster and features the same aluminum chassis. AC says it’s inspired by the one-off AC A98 Le Mans car from the early 1960s, and not Shelby’s conceptually similar Cobra Daytona. The AC Cobra has been fitted with multiple different engines, wildly different fender widths and even been offered with a carbon body during its 62-year pr

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Motor Trader

AUGUST 2, 2024

Motor Trader caught up with Stoneacre Managing Director Shaun Foweather at the group’s headquarters in Thorne, Doncaster. It is early June and Motor Trader is trying to set up a time to meet with Stoneacre MD Shaun Foweather. We settle on the 26th as it becomes clear he is unavailable on the 27th due to Stoneacre signing a deal that day to buy a dealer group.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 2, 2024

Automakers like Audi have been trying to reduce aerodynamic drag on their cars for years. For Audi, those efforts lead to excellent range estimates for the new A6 e-tron. Some of the breakthroughs include a stall in the undercarriage that reduces turbulence. Battling wind resistance is something that automakers do every day. That fight goes back several decades.

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Motor Trader

AUGUST 2, 2024

Mark Raban, the former CEO of Lookers, has been appointed as the new CEO of Group 1 in the UK. The appointment was confirmed to Motor Trader this morning. Raban was the winner of the Motor Trader Outstanding Achievement Award in 2023 for his tenure at Lookers, hauling the company back from big losses to significant profitability. He was profiled in Motor Trader earlier that year.

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