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Koenigsegg resets 0-249-0 mph record again with the Jesko Absolut

Motor Authority

Koenigsegg once again breaks the speed and braking record of 0-400-0 kph The Jesko Absolut beat the Koenigsegg Regera and Rimac Nevera The records were set using the same Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires as customer cars, of which Koenigsegg will make 125 Koenigsegg has broken its own 0-400-0 kph (0-249-0 mph) record for production cars, posting.

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Moldova May 2024: Dacia Duster dominant again, market up 7.6%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Dacia Duster lodges a 7th consecutive win. Next generation pictured. Data by our Central European market data partner CE Auto shows a Moldovan new car market up 7.6% year-on-year in May to 881 sales. This bring the year-to-date tally up 13.6% to 3,592 units. The Dacia Duster (-14.3%) manages a 7th consecutive monthly win with 8.2% share vs. 9.5% so far this year.

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Nyobolt’s electric sports car shows 5-minute fast-charging in action

Motor Authority

When it comes to sports cars, small and light is the ideal. Heavy battery packs make that hard to achieve with EVs, but U.K.-based Nyobolt claims to have the solution. Nyobolt has developed battery tech that allows for ultra-fast charging, which the startup believes will obviate the need for big battery packs. If drivers can charge quick enough.

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Serbia May 2024: Toyota Yaris Cross overall best-seller

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Yaris Cross is the best-selling vehicle in Serbia in May. According to data shared by our Central European partner CE Auto , 3,118 new cars found a buyer in Serbia, a 9.3% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally is now up 25.5% to 14,862. Big event this month: after first appearing in the Top 10 last November, the Toyota Yaris Cross leads the charts for its first monthly win in Serbia.

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2024 Ford Shelby F-150 rolls in with up to 785 hp

Motor Authority

Prices start from $130,000 Shelby plans to build 800 copies for the 2024 model year A lift kit and Fox shocks complement a big supercharger Shelby American last week revealed its first take on the updated 2024 Ford F-150, and not only does it outmuscle the 720-hp F-150 Raptor R but also Shelby's previous 775-hp F-150 Super Snake. The new 2024 Ford.

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Bosnia & Herzegovina May 2024: Skoda monopolises podium with Octavia, Scala and Fabia

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Skoda Scala ranks #2 in Bosnia in May. Our Central European partner CE Auto has new car sales in Bosnia & Herzegovina up 5.2% year-on-year in May to 1,202 units. The year-to-date volume is now up 8.9% to 5,192. The Skoda Octavia (-12.4%) reclaims the top spot it holds year-to-date with 8.8% share vs. 7.3% so far this year. In fact Skoda monopolises the podium with the Scala (+17.9%) up three spots on last month to #2 and the Fabia (-21.4%) up five to #3.

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First US season of McLaren Trophy includes a round at an F1 circuit

Motor Authority

McLaren in 2023 joined the ranks of automakers with a one-make race series, when it launched the inaugural season of the McLaren Trophy in Europe. Similar to the pioneering Ferrari Challenge, the series is open to private teams comprised of both up-and-coming racing drivers and amateurs, and is fully supported by McLaren when it comes to.

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BYD's Yangwang spied testing U9 electric supercar at the 'Ring

Motor Authority

Chinese auto giant BYD has been spotted testing prototypes for an electric supercar from its Yangwang luxury brand at the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany. The supercar is called the U9, and is due to start deliveries this summer in China, where it retails for 1.68 million renminbi (approximately $231,000). Video footage from Car Spy Media.

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Media post: Importance of Real-Time Monitoring in ELD Trucking Systems

Best Selling Cars Blog

Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) have become an essential component in the trucking industry, revolutionizing the way fleet management is conducted. Real-time monitoring through ELD systems plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with regulations, enhancing safety, and boosting operational efficiency. By providing accurate data on driving hours and vehicle status, real-time monitoring helps prevent violations and reduces the risk of accidents.

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Stellantis working on in-motion 4WD Lo shifts

Motor Authority

Four-wheel drive vehicles often feature transfer cases with low range, but this trail-centric gearing usually can't be engaged on the move. Stellantis is working on a way to do that—in hybrid vehicles, at least. In a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) June 4, 2024, and originally filed by.

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Media post: Does An Increase in Car Sales Lead to More DUIs?

Best Selling Cars Blog

An increase in car sales can seemingly usher in various societal changes, one of which might be a rise in DUIs. Data indicates that with more cars on the road, there’s a potential for higher instances of impaired driving. Vehicles like the Acura NSX and certain pickup trucks have shown higher rates of DUI citations, suggesting a possible correlation between the type of vehicle and the likelihood of receiving a DUI.

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The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is the only kind that makes sense

Machines with Souls

The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has 500 miles or range, and offers the interior quality of an Audi. But is it worth the price premium? The post The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is the only kind that makes sense appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Media post: Essential Guide to Choosing a Rental Car for your Dubai Family Trip

Best Selling Cars Blog

Dubai is one of the world’s favorite tourist destinations. This amazing city offers some of the best holiday experiences for people of all ages with all interests. Also, family vacations are exciting and memorable, with hotels, resorts, theme parks, and many other landmarks offering the perfect opportunities. Monthly car rental Dubai and affordable hotels are available all year for vacation goers.

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Land Rover Defender Octa: 626bhp 4x4 has supercar pace

Autocar

The Octa was, according to its makers, "a white-sheet vehicle" 626bhp 4x4 brute is a "Defender on steroids" for £158k; has AMG-baiting pace and is limited to 1070 examples The Defender Octa is the most extreme, powerful and capable variant of the 4x4 that Land Rover has yet produced, complete with a spec sheet that reflects its top-end £158,000 price.

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Media post: How to Sell Your Old Car Fast in Toronto

Best Selling Cars Blog

Due to multiple questions we often hear from the owners of cars about how to sell a car for cash in Toronto, we decided to collect all the tips we know and share them in a useful guide. This article consists of our surveillance, and also we picked up some ideas from [link] , the service that focuses on such deals. Let’s go further to learn more about it.

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Aston Martin Valour

Autocar

Gaydon plays to it wealthiest traditionalists with a throwback, front-engined-V12-manual bruiser collector's special This point, I feel, needs making from the outset. There is only one car in the history of the, er, car to mate a turbo V12 engine to a manual gearbox. And you’re looking at it. Or one of them, for there will be just 110, making the Aston Martin Valour so rare that you’re more likely to see a rocking horse manuring an adjacent field than chance across one on the road.So don’t spend

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EV Sales Make Progress

AutoDealer Today

Q1 market share, sales up year-over-year despite quarter-over-quarter slump. Charger availability still an obstacle.

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Lotus Emeya S

Autocar

Spiritual successor to the iconic Carlton, or just another hugely powerful electric wannabe? Before we get stuck into the new Lotus Emeya, ask yourself: has any car maker changed its tune so abruptly as the historically Norfolk-based outfit?It seems only months ago that we were haring around the track at Hethel, goading an Exige 390 Sport Final Edition – all 1138kg of it – into misbehaving.

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VW Takes Away Execs’ Porsche Company Cars To Cut Costs

Carscoops

VW cuts costs by eliminating free Porsche company cars for about 200 executives. The decision is met with lawsuits and protests from affected employees. Audi vehicles may become the new “premium” option for downgraded executives. Company cars are a nice treat for employees, especially if they come from a premium brand. Unfortunately for high-ranked officials at Volkswagen, they can no longer have a free Porsche delivered on their driveway as part of the group-wide cost-cutting measur

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Volkswagen Golf

Autocar

Facelifted Golf gains much needed interior upgrades and new base four-cylinder engine - is it better than ever? If success breeds complacency in the car business, one car above all others ought to bear it out: the Volkswagen Golf. And yet over nearly five decades, we’ve yet to see much more than a sniff of proof of it. In Volkswagen’s case, the standing of one of the industry’s quiet icons only gets greater and greater.Understanding the unique position the Golf occupies on this continent can onl

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Ford urges its managers to buy more EVs with new leasing policy

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Ford , Electric Continue reading Ford urges its managers to buy more EVs with new leasing policy Ford urges its managers to buy more EVs with new leasing policy originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 2 Jul 2024 16:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2025 Land Rover Defender OCTA Rocks 626 HP Twin-Turbo V8

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The most potent version of the Defender will debut at next week’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. U.S. pricing starts at $152,000 and $167,800 for the Defender OCTA Edition One. This insane Defender needs just 3.8 seconds to hit 60 mph. The Land Rover Defender family has a new addition, and it’s the most powerful and quickest model ever adorned with the Defender badge.

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Used Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2014-2018 review

Autocar

Citroen's largest MPV wants to combine pizzazz with polished and practical family travel - does it? The award-winning Citroen Grand C4 Picasso and its successor, the equally celebrated but barely changed Citroen Grand C4 Spacetourer, may seem like dinosaurs in a market moving to electric cars, but families still need to travel, and with household budgets squeezed, these practical people-movers make a great buy.The earliest are now 10 years old but the newest only two, so there’s a seven-seat C4

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Ram-Based Hennessey Mammoth 400 Has Viper Paint And HEMI Power

Carscoops

Hennessey has introduced the new Mammoth 400 sport truck. It’s based on the 2024 Ram 1500 Laramie and features a 5.7-liter HEMI V8. The truck has a host of upgrades including a lowered suspension and a sporty body kit. Stellantis is having a hard time saying goodbye to the HEMI V8 and recently announced the Jeep Wrangler 392 Final Edition wasn’t so final.

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VFACTS June 2024: Soft finish for record half-year

CarExpert

The first half of 2024 set a record for new car sales in Australia, despite a drop in June. A total of 632,412 new vehicles were sold in Australia in the first half of 2024, up 8.7 per cent year to date and surpassing the previous record of 605,522 sales set in the opening six months of 2018. However, sales in June were down 4.2 per cent when compared with June 2023, though it was still the second-highest result in the month since 2019.

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Stellantis US Sales Fall 21%, Rolls Out $2,000 Incentive To Stop The Bleeding

Carscoops

Stellantis’ FCA US had a terrible second quarter as sales dropped 21% from a year ago. Virtually every single model posted a sales decline, although there were a few exceptions including the Jeep Wagoneer. The company is launching a new incentive that offers up to $2,000 cash back. Stellantis botched things in America and the company continues to pay for their mistakes as second quarter sales fell 21% from a year ago.

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Bowker BMW partners with coach to support women golfers

Motor Trader

Bowker BMW has announced a partnership with performance coach Laura Greenbank to inspire and support more women golfers in Lancashire as part of the broader BMW UK Golf initiative which highlights the importance of community engagement. Golf has seen an increase in participation post-pandemic, with a 5.6% rise in registered golfers since 2020. Jonathan Rogan, director, for Bowker BMW, said: “The sport of golf promotes not only physical health but also mental well-being.

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Geely’s New EV Battery Claims To Last A Million Km And Offer Better Fire Protection

Carscoops

The new battery is 40% shorter than a traditional blade battery. Geely submerged it in salt water and even fired a bullet at the battery during testing. The new cells can be charged 3,500 times. Geely has unveiled a new lithium-iron-phosphate battery for EVs , which it says will be good for driving 1 million kilometers (a little over 620,000 miles) and last as long as 50 years.

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Pagani Huayra Epitome is a One-Off Manual-Transmission V12 Masterpiece

Automotive Addicts

Someone is about to be enthralled by the latest marvel from Pagani, the Huayra Epitome, a one-off variant commissioned by a discerning client who sought the ultimate road-legal hypercar. This breathtaking machine boasts a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine, pushing out an astonishing 851 horsepower and 811 lb-ft of torque, all channeled through a seven-speed manual gearbox to the rear wheels.

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Kia EV Sales Double, But Carnival Outsells EV6 And EV9 Combined

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Kia’s North American EV sales doubled in the first half of 2024, mostly due to the arrival of the EV9. Demand for the EV6 also improved, but the Carnival SUV sold more than both EVs combined. Kia’s electric sales will grow again when it adds the small EV3 SUV to its American lineup for 2026. Sales of electric Kias surged dramatically in the first half of 2024, according to new figures.

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No, Volodomyr Zelensky's Wife Didn't Buy a Bugatti Tourbillion

Motor 1

The first lady of Ukraine appears to be the target of Russian propaganda, as the war between the two nations rolls on.

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VW Committed To Scout Brand Despite $5 Billion Rivian Deal

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Analysts from UBS have questioned VW’s investments in Scout after inking a software deal with Rivian. Future EVs from VW will use Rivian’s software-defined vehicle platforms. Scout is working on both an electric pickup and an electric SUV. Volkswagen says it remains committed to reviving the Scout brand despite recently inking a $5 billion deal with Rivian to develop next-generation electrical architecture and software technologies.

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Lotus unveils Emeya, its first electric hyper-GT

Motor Trader

Lotus has unveiled its first electric hyper4-GT range, Emeya, supporting its vision to become all-electric by 2028. Emeya will be available for delivery to customers in mainland Europe from July. The starting price for the range will be £89,500, followed by the Emeya S (£101,950), and the Emeya R (£129,950). Emeya is available in six colours – Boreal Grey, Fireglow Orange, Solar Yellow, Akoya White, Stellar Black and Kaimu Grey.

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Zeekr CX1E Has The Tesla Model Y’s Face On Its Punchbag

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Geely-owned Zeekr’s answer to the Tesla Model Y spotted testing in Europe. The electric SUV is codenamed CX1E but will be renamed at launch. Powertrain and platform is shared with Zeekr’s 007 compact sedan. Elon Musk has gone on record saying that the Model Y won’t be facelifted this year. But he might live to regret that decision, because the competition in the compact electric SUV space is heating up, and soon Zeekr will soon add to the pressure when it launches the CX1E you

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Marshall group commercial director Adrian Wallington exits automotive

Motor Trader

Marshall Motor group commercial director Adrian Wallington has left the company to follow his ex-boss Daksh Gupta outside the motor sector. Wallington has joined building merchant Huws Gray after almost four years with Marshall Motor, joining Daksh Gupta who took on the CEO slot there after Marshall was acquired by Constellation in 2022. Wallington had a wealth of experience in automotive.

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What’s Going On? Toyota GR86 Sales Shoot Up 42% While Subaru BRZ Plummets 44%

Carscoops

The Subaru BRZ is being outsold five to one by its Toyota sibling. Toyota GR86 sales have increased 41.9 percent this year compared to the first six months of 2023. Both Toyota and Subaru’s overall US sales are on the up. Sibling rivalry is nothing new, but when it comes to cars, it begs the question: what exactly is happening out there? Subaru’s BRZ has lost 43.7 percent of its June 2024 year-to-date market share compared to the same time last year.

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Black Book: Weekly Market Update

AutoDealer Today

Last week, though, saw an increase in the auction conversion rate.

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