Motor Authority
JUNE 24, 2024
Hyundai set a record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Sunday using its Ioniq 5 N electric compact crossover. Competing in the exhibition class, Hyundai World Rally driver Dani Sordo piloted a Ioniq 5 N time-attack special known as the TA Spec version to the finish line in a time of 9:30.852. That's a record for a modified electric SUV.
Best Selling Cars Blog
JUNE 24, 2024
Hyundai Accent sales are up 220.2% year-on-year in May. New car sales in Saudi Arabia gain 4.3% year-on-year in May to 61,937 units. The year-to-date tally is now up 4% to 312,197. Toyota (+2.4%) slightly trails the market but lodges a strong 29% share vs. 27.6% so far this year. Hyundai (+21.7%) is impressive in 2nd place with 17.3% of the market vs. 14.5% year-to-date as is Kia (+43.6%) at #3.
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Motor Authority
JUNE 24, 2024
Rivian set a new Pikes Peak Hill Climb record at the 2024 event with the 2025 R1T electric pickup truck The 2025 R1T set a new production electric truck record competing in the Exhibition Class The Rivian R1T reset the record, but the current record holder was already the R1T Ford's F-150 Lightning SuperTruck time-attack special may have been the.
AutoDealer Today
JUNE 24, 2024
Shutdown of CDK Global systems that started with Wednesday cyberattacks still being assessed. Auto dealers improvise in the meantime.
Motor Authority
JUNE 24, 2024
The RS Q8 performance SUV returns to the U.S. for the 2025 model year The twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 returns as well, tuned to 591 hp or 630 hp in the RS Q8 Performance Audi estimates a 0-62 mph time of 3.6 seconds The Audi Q8 received a mid-cycle update for 2024, but the high-performance RS Q8 variant was notably absent from the lineup. Audi.
Carscoops
JUNE 24, 2024
Tesla’s Model Y SUV was the 18th best-selling car in Europe in May, down from first place in May 2023. Sales fell by 49 percent, severely damaging the Model Y’s chances of retaining its world’s best-seller crown. VW’s ageing T-Roc has nosed ahead of its Golf brother to grab the top spot. Well, it was fun while it lasted. Tesla’s Model Y made history in 2023 when it became the first EV to top the European sales table, but the picture looks very different only a few m
Motor Authority
JUNE 24, 2024
BMW's planning on giving EVs simulated gear shifts Hyundai's already launched this feature in the Ioniq 5 N BMW's M division boss Frank van Meel said he likes the way Hyundai thinks BMW M approves of the use of simulated gear shifts and artificial engine noises in the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, division boss Frank van Meel said in a recent interview.
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Motor Authority
JUNE 24, 2024
French racing driver Romain Dumas claimed his fifth overall win in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Sunday by piloting the wild Ford F-150 Lighting SuperTruck to the finish line in a time of 8:53.533. The SuperTruck version of Ford's F-150 Lightning electric pickup is a one-off demonstrator which for the Pikes Peak run was tuned to.
Autocar
JUNE 24, 2024
The new Leon wants to become a standalone, bespoke Cupra with a series of targeted updates. Is it? The Cupra Leon is no longer a rebadged Seat with fancy trim. At least that’s what Cupra wants you to think. What once was Seat’s performance arm has broken a little freer of the mothership and developed the Leon as a standalone product with its own driving character, technology and options.How is it trying to achieve this specifically?
Motor Authority
JUNE 24, 2024
Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen edged out strong competition from McLaren and Mercedes-Benz to take home victory on Sunday at round 10 on the 2024 Formula 1 calendar, the Spanish Grand Prix. Verstappen had to fight his way to the top and ultimately finished just two seconds ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris, the pole sitter. Rounding out the top.
Autocar
JUNE 24, 2024
Ford has given its backing to a new version of the RS200 Brit firm Boreham is poised to reveal a modern take on the Group B legend, with backing from Ford itself The legendary Ford RS200 is about to be reborn as the first in a series of Brit-built restomods with official backing from the Blue Oval itself. Boreham Motorworks, part of London-based DRVN Automotive Group, has signed a licensing agreement with Ford to "produce and remaster" some of the car maker's most revered historic models.
Motor Authority
JUNE 24, 2024
Driving the 2025 Infiniti QX80 around the roads of Napa Valley, Calif., I keep noticing new details. Between the big SUV’s cool tech gadgets, luxurious cabin, numerous amenities, and new design, I find a lot to like. That’s important because few people need a big, lumbering, thirsty SUV like this. They have to want it, and those fun.
Autocar
JUNE 24, 2024
Kimera implied it aims to take the Pikes Peak record, noting the current record holder is an EV Italian firm’s new ‘hyper retromod’ will attempt to take famed hillclimb’s record from electric VW ID R Italian restomod builder Kimera has released the first images of a dramatic new racer called the K39, which it claims to be the first ‘hyper retromod’ in existence.
AutoDealer Today
JUNE 24, 2024
Behind the scenes, that is. Merging back-office duties is accelerating along with industrywide consolidation.
Autocar
JUNE 24, 2024
The RS Q8 Performance arrives as part of an update for the RS Q8 Flagship version of Q8 SUV to arrive in UK with 631bhp twin-turbocharged petrol V8 for around £130,000 The Audi RS Q8 has received a new range-topping Performance variant, which becomes the brand’s most powerful ICE car yet, with 631bhp from a snarling twin-turbocharged petrol V8. The 39bhp boost over the standard 592bhp RS Q8 means the new super-SUV narrowly outpunches the 621bhp Audi RS6 Avant Performance estate and is only 10bh
Carscoops
JUNE 24, 2024
Tough Japanese emissions regulations and the rising popularity of electric mopeds have doomed 50cc motorbike sales. Report says that Honda will kill off the iconic Super Cub 50 and other small-capacity mopeds. The Super Cub name will likely stick around for larger-capacity versions like the Super Cub C125. Honda, a company founded on motorized bicycles, has revealed that it will exit the small moped market in 2025.
AutoDealer Today
JUNE 24, 2024
NHTSA data marks eight-quarter decrease, though fatalities rose in many states.
Carscoops
JUNE 24, 2024
Romain Dumas and Ford have won the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Dumas piloted the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck and finished with a time of 8:53.553. The duo won despite an issue, which forced the truck to stop in the middle of the race. Hyundai made a splash at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb , but it was Ford that ruled the day. Their F-150 Lightning SuperTruck dominated the event as Romain Dumas rocketed up the 12.4 mile (20 km) long course in 8 minutes and 53.553 seconds.
CarExpert
JUNE 24, 2024
Your neighbourhood could soon be equipped with more electric vehicle (EV) smart chargers. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is investing $3.2 million to bolster Amber Electric’s trial of electric vehicle (EV) smart charging and residential vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services. Additionally, the Australian company will contribute an additional $4.5 million to further expand the scope of this initiative.
Carscoops
JUNE 24, 2024
Audi will sell the updated RS Q8 in standard and Performance guises. The all-new 2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance has Audi’s most powerful series-production combustion engine ever. It takes just 3.6 seconds for the flagship version to hit 62 mph. Roughly nine months after the facelifted Audi Q8 was unveiled, two flagship versions of the SUV have been added to the range.
AutoDealer Today
JUNE 24, 2024
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Carscoops
JUNE 24, 2024
Verne will also expand in the UK and German markets over the coming 18 months. The company will roll out a stylish hatchback for its services. A new robotaxi service with backing from Bugatti Rimac chief executive Mate Rimac is on the verge of launching and will join a growing number of firms investing heavily in the autonomous taxi service space. The new company, dubbed Verne, has been in the works for quite some time.
Motor Trader
JUNE 24, 2024
Most dealers say they are under pressure from carmakers to sell EVs to meet ZEV Mandate targets. A survey of dealers carried out by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) found that 39% of dealers were under ‘a great deal’ of pressure to sell EVs whilst 32% were under ‘a moderate amount’ of pressure. The survey received 51 responses from dealer groups, representing over 300 sites.
Carscoops
JUNE 24, 2024
BMW M’s chief executive is impressed with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and wants to offer similar features for its EVs. Frank van Meel says sounds and gears help racers accurately gauge speed. The firm’s first fully-fledged EV will be based around the Neue Klasse platform. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has been widely praised by car enthusiasts and is viewed by many as the most driver-focused EV on the planet.
CarExpert
JUNE 24, 2024
BMW will make a decision on whether it will send hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) into production by the end of 2024. If given the green light, the first hydrogen-powered BMW production model could launch by the end of the decade, joining the German manufacturer’s growing range of electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking to Australian media at the local launch of the iX5 Hydrogen FCEV pilot fleet, BMW general manager of hydrogen technology Dr Jürgen Guldner confirmed that a decision o
Spidersnet
JUNE 24, 2024
Online reviews can make or break a business. For car dealers, Auto Trader, Google and Facebook stand out as three of the most influential. Positive 5-star reviews on these platforms can significantly impact your business’s reputation and, ultimately, increase or decrease your likelihood of making sales. But it can be difficult to know where to start, and importantly, what to do if a bad review comes in.
Carscoops
JUNE 24, 2024
The 2025 Kia Carnival is starting to arrive at U.S. dealerships and pricing begins at $36,500. The all-new Carnival Hybrid carries a $2,000 premium and will set you back at least $40,500. The facelifted minivan has revised styling and new technology. Kia introduced the 2025 Carnival earlier this year and now the automaker has announced pricing will begin at $36,500.
Autocar
JUNE 24, 2024
MPV and SUV tropes fuse with a compact seven-seater of likeably humble aspect The new Dacia Jogger is a seven-seat, C-segment MPV – on the face of it, the kind of car that a great many European car makers once made (think Ford Grand C-Max, Renault Grand Scénic and Vauxhall Zafira) but whose place in the market has lately been usurped by the crossover SUV.However, this isn’t a classic monocab MPV – and nor is it Dacia’s first MPV, although the UK market never saw either of its predecessors (the M
Carscoops
JUNE 24, 2024
Automakers are asking the NHTSA to reconsider its recent ruling on the mandatory fitment of automatic emergency-braking tech. All cars and trucks sold in the US from 2029 must be able to brake by themselves at up to 62 mph. Opposition group representing GM, VW and Toyota says adding the equipment will be costly and could result in many rear-end collisions.
CarExpert
JUNE 24, 2024
It’s a buyer’s market for used vehicles in Australia, with a sales surge in May being celebrated as a win for motorists looking to save money on secondhand cars. Data compiled by AutoGrab and published by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) shows 191,625 used cars were sold in May, the highest monthly sales figure since the Automotive Insights Report (AIR) debuted at the end of 2023.
Carscoops
JUNE 24, 2024
A trademark filing of the Ford Ranger Super Duty moniker was discovered in the Philippines. The name could be used for a more capable version of the midsize truck, or a market-specific special edition. The Super Duty line currently includes the F-250, F-350, and F-450 full-size trucks, available in certain markets. Ford trademarked the “Ranger Super Duty” name at the Intellectual Property Office Of The Philippines, raising questions about a possible extension of the Ranger’s li
CarExpert
JUNE 24, 2024
The 2025 Audi RSQ8 has become the most potent petrol-powered production vehicle in the German marque’s history, taking a new Nürburgring record to usurp its Porsche cousin in the process. The refreshed SUV’s reveal follows that of the updated Q8 and SQ8 lineup in September last year, which included minor equipment upgrades and revised looks. Audi Australia is yet to confirm if and when we can expect to see the new RSQ8 in local showrooms.
Carscoops
JUNE 24, 2024
A modern-day GMC Jimmy is going up for auction on July 27. The model is based on a 2022 GMC Sierra AT4 and features a removable roof. Power is provided by a 5.3-liter V8 engine. The full-size GMC Jimmy went out of production over 30 years ago, but it’s still fondly remembered today. However, its spirit lives on in this cool SEMA build that’s going up for auction next month.
CarExpert
JUNE 24, 2024
The updated Kia Sorento now has a hybrid option – but spoiler alert, it’s still in very short supply. This is the new 2024 Kia Sorento GT-Line HEV AWD , which is part of the facelifted range and serves as the flagship until the Sorento Plug-in Hybrid returns. Priced from a little over $73,000 before on-road costs, the updated model is a few thousand dollars dearer than before – and supply is still pegged around 20 units per month , unfortunately.
Automotive Addicts
JUNE 24, 2024
Boreham Motorworks, in collaboration with Ford under a brand license agreement, is bringing back two iconic models: the Ford RS200 and the Mk1 Escort. Known for dominating rally stages in their respective eras, these models are being revived with a blend of authenticity and modern enhancements. The Mk1 Escort, originally produced between 1967 and 1975, is set to return in a “blueprint-accurate” form, staying true to its period details.
Motor Trader
JUNE 24, 2024
Wholesale used vehicle supplier mfldirect has relaunched with a new ecommerce platform backed by research with car dealers across the UK. The new platform offers a personalised and streamlined buying experience, enabling dealers to search for, shortlist and purchase high quality stock quickly. New functionality includes an ‘Inspected vehicles’ channel and the ability to purchase cars via ‘Auction’.
Carscoops
JUNE 24, 2024
Classic Ford models are brought back either in “continuation” or in “remastered” forms, following a brand license agreement with the automotive giant. The first two projects will be a blueprint-accurate copy of the MK1 Escort and a remastered version of the RS200. The company said that at least five further iconic Ford models will follow in the coming years.
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