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Belgium October 2024: BMW (+27.4%) at record heights, Dacia (+28.3%) shines

Best Selling Cars Blog

BMW held a record 14.6% of the Belgian market in September and 14.3% in October. Note complete September data is also available in the data section of this article. New car sales in Belgium fall -5.5% year-on-year in October to 36,447 units, with the year-to-date volume now off -4.9% to 393,015. After smashing its share record for the 2nd consecutive month in September at 14.6%, brand leader BMW (+27.4%) scores its 2nd best share in October at 14.3%.

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Bentley to launch ‘urban SUV’ in 2026 as its first EV

Autocar

EV will be first in a run of new EVs and PHEVs launching at a rate of one per year from 2026 British firm announces new details of first EV as it pushes back its deadline to go electric-only Bentley’s first electric vehicle will arrive in 2026 as “the world’s first true luxury urban SUV”, according to the British firm – and it will be one of 10 EV and plug-in hybrid models to be launched in the space of a decade.

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Ford’s 2025 Bronco Update Brings Back $38K Base Model With Steelies

Carscoops

The 2025 Ford Bronco is available to order, with the Base trim starting at $37,995. The SUV gains a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, rear A/C vents, and better insulation. New options include the Black Appearance Package and the Matte Clear Film. Ford has rolled out a series of updates for the 2025 Bronco, adding more standard equipment and a few strategic options aimed at keeping the model fresh in a crowded off-road market.

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Official: Rotary Mazda sports car is planned for production

Autocar

Rotary-electric powertrain is said to enable a classic sports coupé shape Mazda plans to build 370bhp, rotary-electric MX-5 successor "in the not so distant future" Mazda has confirmed plans to put its striking Iconic SP rotary-powered sports car concept into production in the near future. Revealed at last year’s Tokyo motor show, the Iconic SP is a tightly packaged, 370bhp vision of a future sports car in the vein of the MX-5, equipped with an innovative hybrid powertrain that uses a rotary eng

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Mercedes-AMG working on standalone electric full-size SUV

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz AMG plans electric full-size SUV SUV will ride on AMG.EA dedicated EV platform SUV may benefit from high-performance axial-flux electric motors Mercedes-Benz AMG is pressing ahead with plans to launch a high-performance electric SUV that will be distinct to anything sold by Mercedes-Benz. Announced by AMG on Thursday, the standalone.

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First pictures of next-generation Renault Clio

Autocar

New car is recognisable as a Clio but introduces several new design cues… New supermini will introduce radical new look and is set to offer hybrid power exclusively The next-generation Renault Clio is set to ditch pure-petrol engines and go hybrid-only when it arrives next year. It will also introduce several new design cues, pictures of the car spotted testing on public roads for the first time show.

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2026 Kia EV2 spied for first time

Motor Authority

Kia is out testing prototypes for an electric crossover even smaller than the EV3 subcompact unveiled in May. The newcomer, which is also a subcompact, is likely to be called the EV2. And judging by its size and boxy shape, it may end up replacing Kia's Soul EV at some point. The EV2 is expected to start sales in 2026, but given the small size, it.

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Bentley confirms first EV as “luxury urban SUV”

Motor Authority

First Bentley EV due in 2026 First EV will be an SUV smaller than the Bentayga Bentley aims to become fully electric brand by 2035 Bentley has scaled back its electrification plans in the face of slower than expected growth in demand for electric vehicles but will still launch a vehicle powered solely by batteries by the previously announced date.

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Former PM Sunak tours MotorVise HQ on its 10th anniversary

Motor Trader

MotorVise celebrated its 10 th anniversary by adding two motor manufacturers to its client roster and hosting a visit from former Prime Minister and Richmond and Northallerton MP, Rishi Sunak. Fraser Brown, founder and managing director of MotorVise expects 2025 to be a record-breaking year, following a significant increase in inquiries from OEMs and dealerships.

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Volvo to start EX30 US deliveries in 2024, despite tariffs

Motor Authority

Volvo will start deliveries of its EX30 electric subcompact crossover in the U.S. in 2024, the automaker confirmed on Wednesday. The first example to arrive will be the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive EX30 Twin Motor Performance model, which is priced from $46,195, including a $1,295 destination charge. Volvo said it decided to focus on the 422-hp.

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Marshall Nissan Cambridge opens for business

Motor Trader

Marshall Motor Group has opened its new Nissan store in Cambridge. It is the city’s only Nissan new car, approved used car, service and parts franchise. The facility includes a six-car showroom, an exterior display area for 40 used vehicles, a six-bay workshop, a number of electric charging points, a customer lounge, and a coffee bar. Craig Wilson, head of business at Marshall Nissan Cambridge, said: ‘‘Naturally we’re delighted that our new dealership is open – it’s great to be up and running an

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2025 Ford Bronco picks up tech updates, matte protective film

Motor Authority

2025 Ford Bronco receives updates including standard 12-inch digital gauge cluster New personalization options available including first Ford Custom Garage packages Deliveries scheduled to start this winter The Ford Bronco enters the 2025 model year with a raft of changes that help add some style while also updating technology. The changes are the.

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Employee Access Control Checklist

AutoSuccessOnline

With the amount of information moving through your dealership, it’s important to implement the correct access controls to ensure your employees have access to only what they need. If an employee has too much access, it increases risk for a wide-spread cyber incident. Fill out this checklist to see your current risk level. Give yourself one point for each item your dealership currently has set up.

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Audi launches China-focused EV brand with debut of E concept

Motor Authority

Audi launches AUDI EV brand in China AUDI EVs developed in partnership with China's SAIC First AUDI EV due in mid-2025 Audi on Thursday launched the standalone brand AUDI (all caps, and minus the four-ring logo) in China to deliver electric vehicles tailored specifically for that market. To mark the launch of the AUDI brand and provide a taste of.

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OCD Tech Unveils Comprehensive Cybersecurity Toolkit for Auto Dealers

AutoSuccessOnline

As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, OCD Tech announced a tailored cybersecurity solution for auto dealerships. Recognizing the increasing digital threats facing the automotive industry, OCD Tech is offering a free, comprehensive cybersecurity toolkit, available throughout the months of October and November. The First Step to Cybersecurity is Awareness The modern dealership relies heavily on digital platforms for sales, customer relations and business operations.

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Mercedes-AMG is working on an electric full-size SUV

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz AMG plans its own electric full-size SUV It will ride on the AMG.EA dedicated EV platform It may benefit from high-performance axial-flux electric motors Mercedes-Benz AMG is pressing ahead with plans to launch a high-performance electric SUV that will be distinct to anything sold by Mercedes-Benz. Announced by AMG on Thursday, the.

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The charity helping war veterans to build careers in motorsport

Autocar

We visit Mission Motorsport as it looks to give a Subaru BRZ a new life, as well as its beneficiaries In a workshop in deepest Oxfordshire, a Subaru BRZ is being restored to life. It’s a write-off – a Category N, which means it has sustained non-structural damage and can be repaired and returned to the road. So far, so ordinary, except the people putting this Subaru back on the road are veterans of the armed services with the scars – some physical, some mental – to prove it.

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Hertz Fires Back At Manager Who Charged Customer $10,000 For 25,000 Miles In One Month On ‘Unlimited Mileage’ Contract

Carscoops

A Hertz customer claims he was charged $10,000 after driving 25,000 miles on an “unlimited” contract. The rental giant condemned the manager’s actions and promised to address inconsistencies in customer service policies. In a statement, Hertz confirmed the customer will not face extra mileage charges despite the dispute. A now-viral video captured a heated confrontation between a Hertz customer and a local manager, with the manager threatening the customer over an eye-popping b

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Have a Porsche With Center-Lock Wheels? You Might Want to Stop Driving It

Motor 1

Porsche has recalled 1,851 cars with center-lock wheels, including the Cayman GT4 RS, Spyder RS, and the 911.

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Audi reveals new concept and new brand… also called Audi

CarExpert

Audi is developing a new brand for China that confusingly bears the same name, but which does without the trademark four-ring logo. Three future electric vehicles under this brand have been previewed by the E concept, a sleek electric wagon which wears an illuminated AUDI wordmark front and back. The rollout of vehicles from AUDI (no, not that Audi, the other one) will commence from mid-2025, with the first three to be in the medium and large segments. 100s of new car deals are available through

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Audi's Most Interesting EV Is Only for China

Motor 1

The Lucid-like concept car previews upcoming models from Audi's new China-exclusive AUDI sub-brand.

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When we’ll see the next Mazda EV

CarExpert

Mazda has confirmed when it will launch its first electric vehicle (EV) on a new, dedicated electric platform. The as-yet unspecified model is due in 2027, helping fill a gap in the lineup of the Japanese brand which has been called a laggard in the EV space. The company is also studying offering plug-in hybrid vehicles on this platform, utilising a “high-level common structure” to help reduce investment costs. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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Things Are So Bad at Nissan It's Turning to Mitsubishi for Help

Motor 1

It will sell a portion of its stake in Mitsubishi while cutting 9,000 jobs and reducing its global production capacity.

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Toyota Land Cruiser Reimagined As A Baja-Ready Beast

Carscoops

Westcott Designs reimagined the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser as a Baja-ready racer. Upgrades include a new multi-link suspension, Fox shock and 37-inch Toyo tires. The beefed-up 4×4 is currently on display at Toyota’s SEMA booth in Las Vegas. Plenty of dramatic Toyota Land Cruisers are on show at SEMA this year, and this example, brought to life by Westcott Designs, is one of the most eye-catching.

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Oh Good, AMG Is Making an Electric SUV

Motor 1

The high-performance barge "is AMG first, all-electric second.

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2026 Renault Clio Spied For The First Time With Weird Side-Exit Exhaust

Carscoops

Renault’s next-generation Clio supermini has been spotted testing out in the open for the first time. The 2026 subcompact hatch will continue to offer combustion engines with hybrid assistance. New design retains hidden rear door handles, but don’t expect this prototype’s side exhaust to make production. Renault’s sixth-generation Renault Clio has been spied testing on European mountain roads and these images suggest the French automaker isn’t going to mess too much

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Mazda Is Making a New Gas Engine: Skyactiv-Z

Motor 1

The first cars with the next-gen engine are coming in 2027.

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2025 Volvo EX40 price and specs: Electric XC40 gets a new name

CarExpert

The Volvo XC40 Recharge has been renamed to EX40 for 2025 and beyond, with the updated electric SUV now arriving in Australia with greater driving range and a wider lineup. By being sold as the EX40, the SUV is aligned with Volvo’s naming structure for its electric vehicles (EVs) – which includes the EX30 and upcoming EX90 and ES90, as well as the Chinese-market EM90 people mover.

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The Base Bronco Is Back for 2025

Motor 1

Plus the entire model line gets a matte wrap option from the factory, and a few other features.

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New Mercedes-AMG SUV flagship to rival future Porsche Cayenne

Auto Express

AMG's new bespoke platform will underpin a surprise full-size SUV alongside a sleek four-door saloon

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Mazda's Designed its Gorgeous Sports Car Concept For Production

Motor 1

In a story published by Mazda design head Masashi Nakayama says that the Iconic SP was always designed with a future production car in mind.

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It's a "pivotal" time for future-looking Ford says Europe boss Lisa Brankin

Autocar

It has been a turbulent few years for the Blue Oval, but the brand is finally profitable in the UK Lisa Brankin took the top job at Ford of Britain in late 2020 just as the brand was about to execute plans to willingly give up a market-leading volume position for its car business in pursuit of the profitability that had always eluded it. While Brankin’s observation that “timing is everything, and I think probably my timing isn't as good as it could have been…” was said largely in relation to the

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Bentley's First EV Will Be an SUV

Motor 1

The British automaker confirmed it'll launch the electric vehicle in 2026.

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Would You Take This Dodge Viper ACR Extreme Over The New Corvette ZR1?

Carscoops

This is thought to be the only Viper ACR Extreme painted in Matte Adrenaline Red. The car has been driven roughly 11,000 miles and looks to be in excellent shape. Bidding has already far surpassed the car’s original $150,000 MSRP. The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 raises the bar for America’s high-performance, track-focused supercars, promising remarkable speeds and blistering lap times.

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The Ram Rampage Is Even Better for 2025, Just Not in America

Motor 1

The truck gets more power and a cheaper Big Horn trim.

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The Number Of Car Buyers Paying Over MSRP Has Plummeted

Carscoops

The number of mainstream buyers paying over sticker has dropped 7% in the past year. Lower prices and increased inventory has made the car buying process more satisfying. Porsche provides the best buying experience, while Chrysler the worst, according to the study. America is a deeply divided country, but there’s one thing that unites all of us – hatred of car dealers.

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2025 Mahindra XUV700 review

CarExpert

The Mahindra XUV700 has taken a step to the dark side. This new seven-seat mid-sized SUV is the latest model from the Indian carmaker to gain a blacked-out trim level. In this particular instance it’s a feature-packed new flagship variant designed to garner more attention alongside top-selling rivals like the Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail.

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