Motor Authority
JUNE 21, 2024
Ferrari's first electric car will reportedly arrive in late 2025 The first electric Ferrari is said to cost over $535,000 The electric Ferrari is set to be the most expensive model in the lineup that isn't production limited Ferrari is gearing up to launch its first electric vehicle in late 2025, but the automaker isn't expected to rely on.
Best Selling Cars Blog
JUNE 21, 2024
Toyota Yaris Cross Preliminary data from ACEA shows a European new car market (EU+EFTA+UK) off -2.6% year-on-year to 1,092,901 units. The year-to-date tally remains in positive however at +4.6% to 5,569,024. Among the main 5 markets, Spain (+3.4%) and the UK (+1.7%) gain ground whereas France (-2.9%), Germany (-4.3%) and Italy (-6.6%) skid. The best performing markets are Croatia (+19%), Romania (+14.7%), Poland (+13.2%), Greece (+6.2%), Hungary (+5.7%), Lithuania (+5.5%) and Denmark (+4%).
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Motor Authority
JUNE 21, 2024
BMW's celebrating the X5 SUV's 25th anniversary A 2025 BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition marks the occasion, about 1,000 units will be made The X5 has been produced in Spartanburg, South Carolina, since its inception BMW on Friday revealed the 2025 X5 Silver Anniversary Edition to mark 25 years since the first X5 rolled off the production line at.
Best Selling Cars Blog
JUNE 21, 2024
Ford UAE sales almost double year-on-year in May. New car sales in the United Arab Emirates surge 18.9% year-on-year in May to 26,787 units, bringing the year-to-date tally up 13.4% to 120,996. Toyota (+13.5%) and Nissan (+15%) both trail the market in the brands lead, but Toyota still manages an excellent 26.4% share. Mitsubishi (+97.8%) doubles its sales year-on-year on a low year-ago basis as it only reaches 6.8% share vs. 7.5% so far this year.
Motor Authority
JUNE 21, 2024
The 2024 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix is round 10 for this season The Spanish Grand Prix takes place at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen currently leads the 2024 Drivers' Championship Round 10 of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship is on this weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, home of the Spanish Grand.
Machines with Souls
JUNE 21, 2024
Shooting at the BMW Performance Center in California is just like shooting at Top Gun – I have instructors, speed, and Gs. Actually, who am I kidding. The post Instructors, speed, and Gs at the BMW Performance Center West appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Motor Authority
JUNE 21, 2024
Ferrari will stop offering built-in navigation systems in its vehicles The automaker sees smartphone navigation apps as the future Ferrari will offer smartphone mirroring (like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) on its vehicles' screens Ferrari is phasing out built-in navigation systems from its cars, leaving owners to rely on phone navigation or.
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Motor Authority
JUNE 21, 2024
An electric BMW M3 is in the works Some future electric M cars will be based on BMW's Neue Klasse platform BMW's M boss, Frank van Meel, said the electric M3, presumed to be called i3 M, "will beat everything" BMW is working on a new generation of electric vehicles, known as the Neue Klasse, and some of these will be the basis for the first.
Autocar
JUNE 21, 2024
Firm's design and engineering chiefs suggest mammoth V16 engine could fit up front in a new hyper-GT With the Bugatti Tourbillon now entering advanced on-road testing, the company is looking at other models that could use its V16 hybrid drivetrain – and a revival of the stunning Type 57 SC Atlantic is one likely option. Asked if the engine can be moved around in the monocoque to allow for different silhouettes, Bugatti design chief Frank Heyl told Autocar: “Certainly.
Carscoops
JUNE 21, 2024
Someone vandalized over two dozen Cybertrucks sitting in a Florida parking lot. They wrote “Fxxk Elon” on every one of them across the hood and on some doors. It’s unclear what the motive was, but the perp might find themself repeating that phrase in the future. If there was ever any doubt about the Tesla Cybertruck being polarizing, let’s put that debate to rest once and for all.
Autocar
JUNE 21, 2024
Ferrari's first EV will be built alongside ICE and hybrid models New facility at Maranello will house production of ICE and hybrid cars, as well as firm's first full EV Ferrari has made a significant step towards the launch of its first EV next year with the opening of the new E-building production facility at its factory in Maranello. The new 42,500sqm facility, which was opened in a ceremony attended by Italian president Sergio Mattarella, is designed to maximise “production flexibility” for t
Carscoops
JUNE 21, 2024
The brand was supposed to start getting batteries from Northvolt this year. Northvolt will still supply BMW with the battery cells for its Neue Klasse-based EVs. The Swedish battery maker was founded in 2016 by two former Tesla executives. BMW has cancelled a €2 billion ($2.15 billion) order for EV battery cells from Swedish manufacturer Northvolt, four years after the deal was first announced.
Autocar
JUNE 21, 2024
Electric crossover will likely share much with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, including its 641bhp powertrain Genesis will start building a hot new version of its GV60 electric crossover later this year – and it’s tipped to nudge towards £100,000 when it lands in the UK. The track-inspired take on the high-riding hatchback – revealed as a concept earlier this year – is the first car from the Korean maker’s new Magma performance brand, touting Hyundai Ioniq 5 N performance but tuned specifically for the
Carscoops
JUNE 21, 2024
Volkswagen has teased the facelifted Jetta and Jetta GLI, ahead of their debut on June 25. The model will have revised styling and an updated interior with a new infotainment system. The updated sedans will go on sale later this year and pricing should start around $22,000. Volkswagen recently announced a facelifted Jetta and Jetta GLI would be introduced shortly and now we have a date as both models will debut on June 25 at 9 a.m.
Autocar
JUNE 21, 2024
Both the 5 Series and E-Class have been key players in themselves and Autocar's history The 5 Series and E-Class have been executive stalwarts for nearly 50 years - how do they stack up in 2024? This match-up feels like a bit of a barometer for the car industry. We’ve done BMW 5 Series versus Mercedes-Benz E-Class many times before – the first instance I can find in the Autocar archive is from 1976, when they were there as supporting characters in a Rover SD1 test.
Carscoops
JUNE 21, 2024
Ferrari built a new factory in Maranello, supporting the production of several models, including its first EV. The high-voltage batteries, electric motors, and axles for the EV will also be assembled in-house. Ferrari’s E-Building has 42,500 m 2 of total space across four floors and is designed with sustainability in mind. Ferrari inaugurated a new production facility in Maranello, where it will produce its first EV, alongside other hybrid and ICE models.
Autocar
JUNE 21, 2024
New Bicester facility can convert two diesel buses to electric power per week Retrofitting diesel buses with electric powertrains is the next big business in automotive, Wrightbus CEO and ex- Lotus boss Jean-Marc Gales has told Autocar. He estimates that 34,000 diesel buses will need to be converted or replaced by 2035, creating “a huge business opportunity”.
Carscoops
JUNE 21, 2024
China has reportedly spent over $230 billion supporting electric vehicle firms. Spending has jumped significantly in the past few years and reportedly hit $45.2 billion in 2023. The government supports automakers in a variety of ways including funding R&D programs. A new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies has revealed the Chinese government has spent a staggering $230.8 billion to help support electric vehicle firms between 2009 and 2023.
Autocar
JUNE 21, 2024
New front end brings a simpler look, with decluttered intake vents and a new four-ring logo Upgraded mega-hatch gets sharpened look and is claimed to possess greater agility Audi has released the first images of the upcoming RS3 facelift, which is promised to bring an uprated chassis and better handling. The upgraded car gets brake torque vectoring, which is said to improve agility and reduce steering effort at the turn-in point of a bend.
Carscoops
JUNE 21, 2024
European new car sales dropped 3 percent in May 2024 compared to the same time last year. EV sales were down by 12.5 percent, while hybrid registrations grew. Toyota and Volkswagen’s sales grew, while Mercedes, Stellantis, Renault, and Tesla all faltered. A drop in new car sales in Europe is being blamed on the still high prices of EV offerings.
Auto Blog
JUNE 21, 2024
Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Weird Car News , Car Buying , Car Dealers , Used Car Buying Continue reading Tesla owners say they've been trapped in their cars. Here's how to manually open a Tesla door Tesla owners say they've been trapped in their cars. Here's how to manually open a Tesla door originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:30:00 EDT.
Carscoops
JUNE 21, 2024
The Jeep Avenger reached 100,000 orders in mid-2024, having been launched in late 2022. The still-expanding powertrain lineup includes ICE, mild-hybrid, and fully electric options. Orders for the flagship Jeep Avenger 4Xe trim with AWD capability will open in Q4 2024. The Jeep Avenger has proven to be a sales hit for the American brand in Europe, with the baby SUV already surpassing 100,000 orders by mid-2024.
CarExpert
JUNE 21, 2024
The last car in Australia with a V8 engine, rear-wheel drive, and a sedan body is almost sold out. Just five examples of the Maserati Ghibli 334 Ultima are left for buyers across Australia and New Zealand, and just “one or two” Ghibli Trofeo sedans are left in dealer stock according to Maserati Australia managing director Grant Barling. The Trofeo and 334 Ultima pack a 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 pumping out 426kW of power and 730Nm of torque, sent to the rear wheels through an ei
Carscoops
JUNE 21, 2024
Genesis offers passenger rides at the Green Hell, in specially modified G70 sedans. The Track Taxi is painted in a Magma-inspired orange and features track enhancements. The Genesis Track Taxi Nordschleife program starts July 6, priced at €120 ($128) per ride. Genesis announced the Track Taxi Nordschleife program, offering passenger rides around the Green Hell in a G70 sedan.
CarExpert
JUNE 21, 2024
When it comes to large, ute-based SUVs the Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X are the picks of the people. The two models accounted for nearly 30,000 new car sales in 2023, and the sales race between the pair is neck-and-neck heading into the second half of 2024. Buyers have plenty of choice across both models, with a combined 15 variants between them, making it tricky to decipher the best buy.
Carscoops
JUNE 21, 2024
Mitsubishi built a limited-production Pajero Evolution to homologate a car for the Paris-Dakar Rally. This specific Pajero Evo is painted white, has only 61,000 miles, and features a 3.5L V6 engine. It is up for auction on Bring a Trailer and could be a dream purchase for rally enthusiasts. Rewind 20 or 30 years, and Mitsubishi was developing and producing a slew of impressive performance cars, none more beloved than the fabled Lancer Evolution.
AutoDealer Today
JUNE 21, 2024
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Carscoops
JUNE 21, 2024
The new model could pump out as much as 630 hp and 833 lb-ft (1,128 Nm). Audi will work its magic on the electric SUV’s design, giving it that RS touch. Development of a Q6 e-tron Sportback is also underway. It’s hard not to love fast SUVs, and next year, a punchy RS version of the Audi Q6 e-tron could hit the market, giving shoppers yet another option for a mind-bending fast SUV.
Autocar
JUNE 21, 2024
An 'SUV' today is the acceptable face of the Citroën Xsara Picasso SUVs accounted for nearly half of all car sales globally last year – or did they? Is the Tesla Model Y an SUV? If you were, say, an activist against urban-dwelling 4x4s, would you be inclined to put a narky sticker on the windscreen of one or pop a lentil into one of its tyre valves so that it would get a flat?
Carscoops
JUNE 21, 2024
Honda has been accused of forcing workers to remove UAW stickers from safety helmets. The automaker denies the claims, stating they will fight them at a hearing in October. United Auto Workers leaders want to see Honda’s Greensburg plant unionize. A federal labor board official has accused Honda of illegally cracking down on union organizing at a factory in Greensburg, Indiana, and if the carmaker doesn’t settle the claims, it’ll have to face a hearing.
Motor Trader
JUNE 21, 2024
Motor Auction Group (MAG) raised almost £5,000 for the Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice at its Bawtry auction in a ‘one-off’ sale event for Arnold Clark on 1 June. The sale saw 108 dealer part exchanges sold on behalf of Arnold Clark. It was attended by 150 enthusiastic buyers, 80% of the cars were purchased in the hall and 20% online. Of the buyers, 40% were private, this made for a special, nostalgic atmosphere in the hall.
Carscoops
JUNE 21, 2024
The special edition features a mixture of M Sport and Sport design elements, with a focus on off-road ability. Despite the “Silver” theme, the SUV is painted Lime Rock Grey metallic and features black or brown interior options. Only around 1,000 units of the limited-edition BMW X5 will be produced, priced at $79,900. It seems like yesterday that the thought of a “ 5 Series ” on stilts was an alien concept.
Motor Trader
JUNE 21, 2024
TrustFord has opened its dealership in Glasgow (pictured) and also celebrated the official opening of its dealership in Aberdeen which began operations in March. The Glasgow showroom is located at 21 Napier Road, Hillington Park, while the Aberdeen showroom is located at Craigshaw Crescent, West Tullos Industrial Estate. Ford of Britain and Ireland chair and MD, Lisa Brankin, officially opened the Glasgow site on 18 and the Aberdeen site on 19 June.
Carscoops
JUNE 21, 2024
Powering the new model could be the same engine as the next-generation Toyota Starlet. Thanks to the Cappaccino’s small size, it could weigh just 1,100 kg (2,425 lbs). Joining the new Cappuccino could be an entry-level sports car from Toyota and a new Daihatsu Copen. The Suzuki Cappuccino could be reborn after being dormant for 26 years and built with the help of Toyota and Daihatsu.
Auto Blog
JUNE 21, 2024
Filed under: Design/Style , Cadillac , Coupe , Concept Cars , Luxury Continue reading Cadillac Expressive concept car escapes GM's vault Cadillac Expressive concept car escapes GM's vault originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JUNE 21, 2024
V8 engines are disappearing due to stricter regulations and electric car advancements. While their future remains uncertain, their appeal for power and sound persists. Given the reigns to put it into any sports car currently in production, what would you choose? Fewer than 10 (mainstream) companies sell a sports car with a fixed roof and a V8 engine under the hood today.
CarExpert
JUNE 21, 2024
Some of us automatically assume electric vehicles are heavy on the wallet, when in fact some are more affordable than petrol cars of the same size. These cars have been selected from the electric vehicles currently on sale in Australia for less than $50,000. The list is based on the cheapest version of each model, and is dominated by Chinese cars. GMW Ora At the top of our list is the GWM Ora Standard Range priced at $35,990 drive-away.
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