Motor Authority
MAY 9, 2024
The Dodge Charger Daytona nameplate has made a return for 2025 attached to an electric vehicle, but fans of the original with money to splurge will soon be able to bid on one that looks like it just left the factory. Mecum will place under the hammer at its upcoming auction in Indianapolis a numbers-matching 1969 Charger Daytona that's seemingly.
Machines with Souls
MAY 9, 2024
Machines With Souls celebrates one million page views with a very special photo shoot of blue BMW M3s around New York City. The post Celebrate one million page views with some blue hues appeared first on Machines With Souls.
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Motor Authority
MAY 9, 2024
Iconic Ferrari supercars like the F40 and Enzo will be able deliver better performance on the racetrack than when they first left the factory thanks to modern, model-specific tires being developed by Ferrari in partnership with Pirelli. According to the automaker, modern materials and tread designs have led to tires that deliver superior grip and.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MAY 9, 2024
The Dacia Logan is #1 at home for just 13 sales. After freefalling -23.5% in March , the Romanian new car market rallies back up 34.6% year-on-year this month to 13,276. This means the year-to-date volume is now only a tiny fraction in negative at -0.7% to 46,505. Dacia (+33.7%) almost matches its home market to climbs back up to 29.4% share, while the Top 4 brands are identical to March and YTD.
Motor Authority
MAY 9, 2024
If not for its width and weight, the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV would be the most off-road-capable passenger vehicle direct from the factory on sale today. It climbs more assuredly than a stock Wrangler Rubicon or Bronco Raptor, it negotiates obstacles more easily and more safely than a Rivian R1S, and don’t even come at me with a Cyberfridge.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MAY 9, 2024
The VW Golf hits its highest market share at home in almost four years. The German new car sales market is up a very robust 19.8% year-on-year in April to 243,102 units. However we remain -21.8% below the pre-pandemic volumes of April 2019 (310,715). The year-to-date tally is up 7.8% to 937,887. Volkswagen (+37.4%) manages a fantastic month and lands at 20.9% share vs. 19.3% so far this year.
Motor Authority
MAY 9, 2024
Bentley on Thursday revealed new Edition 8 versions of its Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible, and Flying Spur to mark the end of the road for those models powered solely by a V-8 engine. Updated versions of those cars are due later this year, and while they will still come with a V-8, the engine will be teamed with a plug-in hybrid.
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Motor Authority
MAY 9, 2024
Cadillac is no stranger to international sports car racing, even in the sports prototype category, which is typically dominated by European brands outside North America. However, the automaker was absent from sports car racing's main event, the 2024 Hours of Le Mans, for more than two decades until last year when it returned to the French classic.
Machines with Souls
MAY 9, 2024
The Sunday Motor Co. car show, held every Sunday, is a tight space to fit a lot of cars in, and the result is an event I think you can skip. The post The Sunday Motor Co. Show is one to avoid appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Motor Authority
MAY 9, 2024
Pininfarina has revealed a one-off version of its Battista electric hypercar with a design that honors the 1955 Lancia Florida concept. The original Florida concept was a coupe (a second sedan concept was also built) based on the Lancia Aurelia platform. It was designed by Pininfarina founder Battista Farina, who was so fond of the design he kept.
AutoDealer Today
MAY 9, 2024
Auto industry veteran was a natural at sales. Now he helps others earn their F&I chops or identify those who have them in the first place.
Motor Authority
MAY 9, 2024
The Defender enters the new model year with some updates. Key among them is the availability of captain's chairs in the stretched Defender 130. A hardcore Defender Octa based on the Defender 110 is also coming, though we're still waiting on the debut. GMC's Hummer EV SUV is ready to hit the market, and we've just tested it in 830-hp 3X guise.
Carscoops
MAY 9, 2024
A new Cybertruck owner had a major coolant leak only 35 miles into his ownership journey. When he first contacted Tesla the automaker said that it didn’t cover coolant leaks under its warranty. The automaker then relented and sent a flatbed to pick up the quickly broken EV. Those who crave a Cybertruck in their garage are understandably stoked when delivery day comes.
Motor Authority
MAY 9, 2024
BMW earlier this week revealed the new M4 CS, a track-honed coupe that will be offered for the 2025 model year in limited numbers and with a starting price of $124,675, including a $1,175 destination charge. A new video shows the car completing a lap of the full 12.9-mile course of Germany's Nürburgring racetrack in a time of 7:21.99. That's.
CarExpert
MAY 9, 2024
Anyone who has played the role of the designated driver will know the feeling – you’re driving a friend somewhere because they’re in no state to, but they insist on bringing a drink with them for the drive. In some states it’s perfectly fine to have a drink while someone else drives Other states take it seriously – no alcoholic drinks allowed in the car at all Yes, that means “tradie roadies” after work may be allowed… depending where you live Is it illegal for passengers to be in your car
Auto Blog
MAY 9, 2024
Filed under: Green , Chevrolet , Ford , GMC , Honda , Jeep , Nissan , RAM , Toyota , Car Buying , Fuel Efficiency , Truck , Diesel Vehicles , Hybrid Continue reading Hertz hits Tesla rental customer with $277 'refueling' fee Hertz hits Tesla rental customer with $277 'refueling' fee originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 9 May 2024 13:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
AutoDealer Today
MAY 9, 2024
Top 10 list for 2023 dominated by South Korean models targeted for ease of theft.
Carscoops
MAY 9, 2024
Third-gen Honda Freed launches in Japan with gasoline and hybrid powertrain options. The styling is cleaner, while the Crosstar version looks more rugged than before. The Freed is available in six-seater three-row, or five-seater two-row configurations. Honda unveiled the third-generation Freed ahead of its market launch in Japan, scheduled for June 2024.
CarExpert
MAY 9, 2024
Toyota has been instrumental in popularising hybrid technology globally, but it’s reportedly looking to source hybrid powertrains from another brand. Chinese news outlet Caijing reports Toyota may use BYD’s DM-i “super hybrid” system in an expansion of the two companies’ existing collaboration. The publication reports two or three plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Toyotas using this system will reportedly be launched in the next two to three years.
Carscoops
MAY 9, 2024
The Chinese carmaker has traced the issue back to a supplier of the rear axle assembly. 600 Chery Omoda 5 models are being recalled across Malaysia and 10% could experience a similar lower control arm failure. It’s unclear if the recall will affect Omoda 5s sold outside of Malaysia. Imagine you’re driving down the road in a new crossover and suddenly, one of the rear trailing arm snaps.
Auto Blog
MAY 9, 2024
Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Plants/Manufacturing , Rumormill , Tesla , Electric Continue reading Tesla punctuates layoffs with apparent hiring freeze Tesla punctuates layoffs with apparent hiring freeze originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 9 May 2024 10:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MAY 9, 2024
Ram is slated to offer a new 5500 FCEV in the United States. The hydrogen-powered truck will reportedly be built in Mexico. Last fall, Ram announced plans for “four electrified pickup trucks over the next two years” as part of a North American offensive that would include the 1500 REV as well as a “new hydrogen solution to come.” We’re starting to learn more about the latter and it’s not exactly what we were expecting.
CarExpert
MAY 9, 2024
A US Hertz customer who rented a Tesla Model 3 shared their shock after being charged a “refuelling fee” – despite returning the electric vehicle (EV) with a full charge, and its inability to be filled with fuel. The Drive reports Joshua Lee had rented the Tesla Model 3 for a weekend in Los Angeles and attempted to return the EV to Hertz at the conclusion of his trip.
Carscoops
MAY 9, 2024
The new mid-engined supercar will rock a bespoke 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8. Lamborghini’s designers have taken inspiration from the flagship Revuelto while designing the new car. It remains unclear how many electric motors the supercar will have. The plug-in hybrid successor to the Lamborghini Huracan will be unveiled in August, serving as the company’s long-awaited rival to the Ferrari 296 GTB.
Automotive Addicts
MAY 9, 2024
Bugatti is bidding farewell to its iconic W-16 engine, but ushering in a new era for the successor to the Chiron, which will mark a return of 16 cylinders, but no turbos this time. In a slight departure from its predecessors, the upcoming hypercar will get a naturally aspirated V16 engine coupled with a hybrid system. Such a change is a shift from Bugatti’s previous reliance on turbocharging, which was a signature feature of models like the Chiron, Veyron, and even the EB110.
Carscoops
MAY 9, 2024
Nissan will provide the Japanese carmaker with one of its EVs to sell in the U.S. Mitsubishi and Nissan are also working to co-develop a one-ton pickup for North America. Changing economic conditions has helped the car company’s North American business. North America has overtaken Southeast Asia as Mitsubishi’s top earning market, just in time for the carmaker to launch an electric vehicle sourced from Nissan and a new mid-sized pickup truck.
CarExpert
MAY 9, 2024
The BYD Shark is nearing its debut on May 14 (Mexico time), and the company has now given us the clearest look at its first-ever ute. While the company has previously teased the Shark’s front-end design, complete with C-shaped headlights and a light bar above a grille with prominent BYD badging, these images posted on BYD’s Instagram account are our first high resolution look at the undisguised ute.
Carscoops
MAY 9, 2024
A very loyal Hertz customer found a $277 fuel refilling fee on his bill after returning a rented Tesla Model 3 to Hertz. He fought the charge but initially, the rental company denied his request for a refund. Now, after the story has made waves, Hertz has gone back on the charge and provided a full refund. Renting a Tesla in California can have big benefits as it’s inexpensive to recharge when compared to a gas car.
Auto Blog
MAY 9, 2024
Filed under: Green , Cadillac , Ford , Electric Continue reading Ford says it might not go EV-only in Europe by 2030 after all Ford says it might not go EV-only in Europe by 2030 after all originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 9 May 2024 11:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MAY 9, 2024
Final year for the LP400 S that introduced the now iconic fender flares to the Countach in 1978. This is one of only 105 of the Series II cars that featured smooth-finished wheels and a lower ride height. Car was ordered without the famous boomerang rear wing that dropped the top speed by 10 mph. Production of the Lamborghini Countach began 40 years ago this year, three years after the original LP500 concept stunned crowds at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show.
CarExpert
MAY 9, 2024
There were high hopes for the Rimac Nevera when it entered production, but not even the hypercar’s creator could have envisaged why the world’s fastest electric vehicle (EV) would struggle to notch up sales. Croatian-based Rimac launched the Nevera in 2021 as the production version of its C_Two concept, with plans to build 150 examples of the electric hypercar.
Carscoops
MAY 9, 2024
Gen Z don’t seem too eager to get their driver’s license. A variety of factors are likely at play including costs and technology. Driving used to be a rite of passage that opened up the world and set you free. However, some members of Gen Z haven’t been eager to get their license. A new analysis seems to back this up as a mere 3.6% of drivers in the United States were found to be 19 years old or less.
Canadian Auto Dealer
MAY 9, 2024
A new survey of CAA-Quebec members found that 40% of respondents have not implemented anti-theft protection measures for their vehicle, despite the rise in auto thefts and increasing insurance premiums in Canada. According to a CAA news release, the survey also reveals that 50% of consumers know someone whose vehicle has been stolen, while 13% of respondents who own a vehicle have had their own vehicle stolen before.
Carscoops
MAY 9, 2024
The Genesis X Dog concept is a removable module designed for the Electrified GV70. The quilted vegan leather upholstery and ambient lighting matches the luxurious interior of the SUV. The dog has access to a heated cushion and a built-in shower with a hairdryer. Genesis joins the world of pet-friendly accessories with a new concept module for the Electrified GV70 SUV.
Auto Blog
MAY 9, 2024
Filed under: Green , Coupe , Luxury , Performance , Supercars , Rimac Continue reading Rimac says demand for electric hypercars has dropped Rimac says demand for electric hypercars has dropped originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 9 May 2024 09:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MAY 9, 2024
Nissan is greenlighting dealers to advertise cars 10-15 percent below invoice. Dealers want to move units but they’re not happy about the way Nissan is going about it. Some are finding creative ways to increase their bottom dollar regardless of selling price. Several signs point to the automotive market, or at least certain sections of it such as EVs, is cooling off a little bit, and Nissan is feeling the brunt of it.
CarExpert
MAY 9, 2024
Ford has softened its plan for electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe, as their adoption has proven slower than expected. In 2021, Ford announced it would commit to selling only electric passenger cars in Europe from 2030, while it expected all its European models would be capable of zero tailpipe emissions by the middle of 2026. Speaking at the Financial Times Future of the Car summit in London this week, Ford of Europe general manager Martin Sander said it’s “irrelevant” if intern
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