Best Selling Cars Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Ford F-Series has been #1 in the U.S. since 1982. Discover 115 years of U.S. Historical Data here. The U.S. new light vehicle market recovers faster than expected in 2023 at +12.3% to 15,608,386 units. This is significantly higher than the 14.8 million predicted by analysts at the start of the year. According to Cox Automotive, the new-vehicle market has been supported by growing deliveries, improving supply levels and higher incentives in 2023.

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Motor Authority

JANUARY 16, 2024

A redesigned Infiniti QX80 is due for the 2025 model year and a prototype has been spotted for the first time. Infiniti already provided a taste of the new flagship SUV's styling with the reveal of the QX Monograph concept during 2023 Monterey Car Week last summer. The prototype confirms the new QX80's design will be very close to that of the.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

The Renault Clio is #1 in Croatia for the first time since 2003. Consult over 20 years worth for Croatian Historical Data here. New car sales in Croatia surge 28.6% in 2023 to 56,697 units, however we are still below the pre-pandemic 2019 level of 62,938. Skoda (+46.2%) edges past Volkswagen (+24.3%) at the last minute for just 12 sales as it was still ranked #2 at end November.

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Motor Authority

JANUARY 16, 2024

A redesigned Infiniti QX80 is set to debut this year, and a prototype has been spotted for the first time. The design of Infiniti's new QX80 appears to be a close match with the QX Monograph concept that was shown last summer and previews the new design language for the brand. Porsche is just one week out from revealing its electric Macan. The.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

The Tesla Model Y is the best-selling vehicle in Finland in 2023. Consult over 65 years of Finland Historical Data here. The Finnish new car market is up 7.3% year-on-year in 2023 to 86.114 units. This is still a weak result as 2022 was the lowest tally in 27 years. Toyota (-1.4%) conserves the brands top spot but sees its share drop from 18% to 16.6%.

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Motor Authority

JANUARY 16, 2024

A redesigned Porsche Macan powered by batteries is set to debut on January 25, and Porsche last week dropped a few final details ahead of the reveal. The electric Macan arrives 10 years after the original, though development delays, releated to software development issues, pushed back that arrival by a year. A related Audi Q6 E-Tron has also been.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

The VW Golf manages to keep its pole position at home. Discover over 90 years worth of German Historical data here. New car sales in Germany are up 7.3% year-on-year in 2023 to 2,844,609 units. For context, this is still below the 2,917,678 units of pandemic-plagued 2020. Fleet sales account for 67.1% of the total volume at 1,908,733 units vs. 64.1% in 2022 while private sales are at 32.9% vs. 35.9%.

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Machines with Souls

JANUARY 16, 2024

I must admit, I never understood the concept of a halo car. Well, I get it. Someone builds a car with an astronomical cost attached to it, and includes all the engineering bells and whistles in the hopes that it casts a halo over the rest of whatever pedestrian lineup they’re trying to push. The… The post The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 is a halo car you can drive appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Motor Authority

JANUARY 16, 2024

Toyota on Saturday unveiled a convertible version of its new Century SUV. Don't look for it in showrooms, though. The vehicle is strictly a one-off build to haul around sumo wrestlers, The Yomiuri Shimbun reported. It was built for the Japan Sumo Association, which celebrates its centennial next year, and was requested by retired wrestler Hakuhō.

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Machines with Souls

JANUARY 16, 2024

I must admit, I never understood the concept of a halo car. Well, I get it. Someone builds a car with an astronomical cost attached to it, and includes all the engineering bells and whistles in the hopes that it casts a halo over the rest of whatever pedestrian lineup they’re trying to push. The… The post The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 is a halo car you can drive appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Motor Authority

JANUARY 16, 2024

Toyota on Saturday unveiled a convertible version of its new Century SUV. Don't look for it in showrooms, though. The vehicle is strictly a one-off build to haul around sumo wrestlers, The Yomiuri Shimbun reported. It was built for the Japan Sumo Association, which celebrates its centennial next year, and was requested by retired wrestler Hakuhō.

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Autocar

JANUARY 16, 2024

Battery passports are intended to shine light on supply chains and the pre-production process Digital document will detail provenance, state of health, and more Battery passports will be mandatory for electric vehicles sold in the European Union from February 2027 to provide greater visibility of what has gone into them and where it has come from. The digital documents will be linked to the VIN and a QR code that, when scanned with a digital device, will reveal detailed information about the so

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Motor Authority

JANUARY 16, 2024

Lexus recently teamed up with JAOS, a company that specializes in off-road gear, to further improve its already formidable 2024 GX 550 Overtrail when it comes handling rough terrain. The result of the collaboration was demonstrated in the form of the GX 550 Overtrail concept that debuted over the weekend during the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon tuning.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

A stop-delivery notice has been issued for the Tesla Model 3 electric car after it was found to fall foul of Australian motor-vehicle regulations. Deliveries of the Tesla Model 3 will be halted in Australia from today after the electric car was found to be in breach of Australian motor-vehicle regulations. Customers were advised today deliveries will be paused indefinitely “from close of business 17 January 2024” due to a “technical compliance matter that we are working closely

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Motor Authority

JANUARY 16, 2024

In our 2024 Acura TLX review over at The Car Connection, we called the stock TLX a “sport-sedan bargain.” So it remains for 2024, with a base price still below $50,000, still powered by a turbo-4 engine. But for the true sleeper in the TLX family, there’s a little more all around, from powertrain to tech upgrades. At $58,195 The.

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Auto Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Filed under: Green , Tesla , Used Car Buying , Auto Repair , Electric Continue reading Hertz's Tesla liquidation sale likely means more depreciation for used EVs Hertz's Tesla liquidation sale likely means more depreciation for used EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motor Authority

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Cadillac XT5 has been on sale since the 2017 model year, making it one of the oldest vehicles in its segment. A new generation is planned, as photos of the vehicle recently surfaced on the website of the China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The photos have since been republished by Chinese website Autohome (via Motor1). The.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

What is claimed to be the first electric vehicle mass-produced by a Chinese car maker outside of its home market has rolled out of a former Holden factory. Chinese car giant Great Wall Motors (GWM) has begun building electric cars at the former Holden Colorado ute factory in Thailand. The first GWM Ora Good Cat – an electric hatchback sold as the GWM Ora in Australia – rolled off the Rayong, Thailand production line last week, which GWM claims makes it the first Chinese car maker to mass-manufac

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Autocar

JANUARY 16, 2024

The electric estate was spotted testing on roads around Germany New EV equivalent to the Audi A6 Avant sheds much of its disguise; will get up to 435 miles of range The long-awaited electric version of the Audi A6 is nearly ready to be revealed, with prototypes shedding almost all their camouflage during the final stages of development. A prototype of the new A6 Avant E-tron has been spotted testing on roads around Germany, revealing its bold new design language as it gears up to take on the up

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AutoDealer Today

JANUARY 16, 2024

Says it’s looking for more ways to reduce plastics in its models and use more sustainable materials.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 16, 2024

Tesla has been forced to halt deliveries of its updated ‘Highland’ Model 3 in Australia as it resolves a compliance issue, but says it expects deliveries to resume within weeks. It’s understood the updated version of the Model 3 which recently began being delivered to Australian customers doesn’t have an accessible rear centre top-tether point, in breach of Australian Design Rules (ADRs). “We regret to inform you that deliveries of Model 3 in Australia will be pause

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Carscoops

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Midwest is currently experiencing a cold snap, leaving cities like Chicago with double-digit negative temperatures. These freezing conditions have led to some issues for electric vehicle (EV) drivers, who are experiencing longer-than-normal charging times, putting the charging infrastructure to its limits. Some EV drivers in Chicago have been forced to have their cars towed after the hours-long wait times for an available plug killed their batteries.

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Auto Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Filed under: Green , Spy Photos , Audi , Wagon , Electric , Luxury Continue reading Audi A6 E-Tron wagon appears mostly undisguised in spy photos Audi A6 E-Tron wagon appears mostly undisguised in spy photos originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AutoDealer Today

JANUARY 16, 2024

New-vehicle buying conditions far better than a year earlier as market shifts to the buyer.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 16, 2024

Audi continued to champion the wagon format long after its rivals had jumped on the SUV trend, and in 2024 the guys at Ingolstadt still think there’s a need for sedans capable of swallowing a refrigerator. And looking at these pictures of the upcoming A6 Avant e-tron with almost no disguise, who can blame them? Okay, so this late-stage prototype isn’t quite as stunning as the A6 Avant e-tron concept that previewed it in spring 2022.

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AutoDealer Today

JANUARY 16, 2024

Three of the nine car segments ages 8 to 16 experienced increases last week.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 16, 2024

While Mazda’s rotary engine re-entered production last year for the first time in over a decade, it sadly was not revived in an exciting sports car but rather serves as a range extender in the MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV. However, there remains hope that a new rotary sports car is on the horizon. While recently speaking at the Tokyo Auto Salon, Mazda president and chief executive Katsuhiro Moro revealed that the carmaker will establish a dedicated team of engineers to focus on rotary engine deve

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Autocar

JANUARY 16, 2024

The new Ford Kuga gains a four-wheel-drive hybrid powertrain that delivers 0-62mph in 8.3sec Revised family SUV, priced from £32,080, gains efficiency and majors on towing credentials The facelifted Ford Kuga will go on sale in the UK imminently, more than a year after it landed in the US as the latest Ford Escape. The headline change is the introduction of Ford’s Sync4 infotainment system.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 16, 2024

Nissan has gone rogue and unveiled the X-Trail Mountain Rescue concept at the Cervinia ski resort in Italy. Designed to remind people to ski responsibly and exercise slope etiquette, the crossover has been transformed into the ultimate cold weather ambulance. As part of this effort, the X-Trail’s wheels have been replaced by snow tracks. That isn’t the only change as the model has been outfitted with a roof rack that features emergency lights, a siren, and an evacuation stretcher.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

An Electric Blue Ford Falcon is the latest GTHO Phase III to head to auction, with bidding already surpassing the quarter-million-dollar mark. One of just 300 Ford Falcon XY GTHO Phase IIIs is being auctioned, and the famous sedan is tipped to change hands for a considerable sum. Listed by the Australian division of UK auction house Collecting Cars , this ‘Electric Blue’ is reportedly the 170th of the 300 Falcon XY GTHO Phase IIIs built by Ford, rolling off the Broadmeadows production line in Ju

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Carscoops

JANUARY 16, 2024

Toyota just announced the 2024 HiAce in Japan with the mildest possible updates, but thankfully, those in search of a heavier redesign have plenty of aftermarket options. One of the craziest HiAce-based builds at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon comes from a Japanese tuner called B-Dash, featuring the front end of a Land Cruiser J300 and a very powerful audio system.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

Federal and state governments are coming together in an effort to reduce the increasing road toll across Australia, with a particular focus on regional road deaths. Experts on road safety from across Australia and the world will come together for a forum designed to tackle the increasing road toll. Hosted by the NSW Government, the road safety forum in Sydney will hear from victims, academics, and stakeholders from federal and state organisations.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 16, 2024

Apple has added more drivers to its autonomous vehicle test program as it continues development of its long-awaited, top-secret first car. According to macReports , the company has added 17 additional drivers to test its vehicles. A memo from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) claims Apple, as of January 5, 2024, has 162 drivers registered in its program.

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Automotive Addicts

JANUARY 16, 2024

Lamborghini’s latest flagship model, the Revuelto, has garnered tremendous attention and success since its unveiling as the successor to the Aventador in March of the previous year. The automaker recently achieved an astounding milestone by setting a new sales record, having sold over 10,000 cars in the past twelve months. However, what truly stands out is the revelation that the demand for the Lamborghini Revuelto is so high that it is already sold out until late 2026.

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AutoDealer Today

JANUARY 16, 2024

The FTC Is Paying Attention to Your Dealership’s Advertising—Are You?

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Carscoops

JANUARY 16, 2024

Back in September, Changan unveiled a new concept vehicle that combined all of the advantages of a crossover with the practicality of a pickup. Now, documents filed by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology have revealed that it was more than just a concept. More or less unchanged from the show car, the Changan Qiyuan E07 is a bit like a Hyundai Santa Cruz or the Honda Ridgeline, in that it is a unibody pickup with SUV design.

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Auto Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Filed under: Green , Porsche , Green Driving , Crossover , SUV , Electric , Future Vehicles , Luxury , Performance Continue reading Porsche Macan EV does 298 miles on a charge at an average over 60 mph Porsche Macan EV does 298 miles on a charge at an average over 60 mph originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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