Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
If you need to secure cargo in a pickup bed, tie-down straps are the go-to option. But Toyota doesn't think that's enough. In a patent application released by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Jan. 2, and originally filed on June 8, 2022, Toyota discusses using air bladders to keep items from shifting while the truck is in.
Best Selling Cars Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
First French Top 10 finish for the Dacia Jogger. The French new car market is up 9.2% year-on-year in January to 122,285 units. Petrol sales edge down -3.7% to 41,753 and 34.1% share vs. 38.7% a year ago, diesel is off -23.3% to 9,623 and 7.9% share vs. 11.2% in January 2023, HEVs shoot up 29.8% to 33,786 and 27.6% share vs. 23.2%, PHEVs are up 2.4% to 10,545 and 8.6% share vs. 9.2% and BEVs are up 36.6% to 20,017 and 16.4% share vs. 13.1% a year ago.
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Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
If your job is stealing hamburgers, it helps to have a good getaway car. McDonald's has given the Hamburglar—cartoon burger thief extraordinaire—his own ride. It's a modified 1970 Plymouth Barracuda called, inevitably, the Burgercuda. It's being driven cross country, and McDonald's is inviting fast food customers to win prizes by.
Best Selling Cars Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
The Fiat Cronos holds 14.7% of the Argentinean market in January. 32,204 new light vehicle found an Argentinean home in January, a harsh -32.8% year-on-year drop. Fiat (-33.9%). Fiat (-33.9%) takes the lead of the brands charts for the first time since January 2022 despite falling faster than the market with 16.1% share vs. 13.1% over the Full Year 2023.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
A German car dealer is in hot water after embroiling himself in a major legal battle over his decision to import 22 Volkswagen ID.6s from China. Who could be upset with the dealer? The very company that built the vehicles, that’s who. The dealer in question is Gregory Brudny, who saw the ID.6 and thought his customers would love it. He claims that he went through legal channels to purchase the vehicles, buying them from China’s VW-FAW.
Best Selling Cars Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
The Volvo EX30 ranks #12 at home for its 2nd month of sales. The Swedish new car market is up a robust 17.6% year-on-year in January to 17,164 units. BEV sales are up 17.4% to 4,936 and 28.8% share while PHEVs are up 18.9% to 4,072 and 23.7% share. Rechargeable cars hold a 52.5% share in January vs. 52.2% a year ago. Volvo (+1.8%) significantly trails its home market but holds onto the brands lead with 17.9% share.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
An increase to the fuel excise came into effect today, increasing cost-of-living pressures on Australian households. Australian motorists will be paying more at the service station bowser from today, following an increase to the fuel excise. The bi-annual increase is in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rising from 48.8 cents per litre to 49.6 cents per litre – before GST is applied.
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Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Filed under: By the Numbers , Green , Tesla Continue reading Tesla's California registrations fall for first time since the pandemic Tesla's California registrations fall for first time since the pandemic originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 4 Feb 2024 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Volkswagen’s latest venture, Scout Motors, is gearing up to electrify the trail with an electric pickup and SUV, paying homage to the revered International Harvester Scout from the 1960s to 1980s. Although the names of these models remain undisclosed, recent trademark applications , including Scout 80, Scout 800, Scout II, Terra, Traveler, and Super Scout, indicate many possibilities.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Government/Legal , Tesla Continue reading Elon Musk got bashed by the heavy metal drummer who cost him $56 billion Elon Musk got bashed by the heavy metal drummer who cost him $56 billion originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 4 Feb 2024 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Australia’s fuel excise has once again risen in line with the CPI – here’s what it means for your weekly tank of petrol. Australia’s fuel excise is close to hitting 50 cents per litre following the Federal Government’s latest increase to the tax on petrol and diesel products. Every six months, the government automatically re-indexes the excise rate in line with the consumer price index (CPI) as determined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Filed under: Green , Tesla Continue reading Tesla owners share their tips on how to deal with extreme cold Tesla owners share their tips on how to deal with extreme cold originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 4 Feb 2024 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
We’ve all been tempted to keep our car running while filling up for a quicker pit stop, but could it be a risk to public safety? We find out. If you’re sitting in your car at a petrol station wondering if you can leave your engine on while you refuel, the short answer is you shouldn’t – especially if you can avoid it. While racing cars don’t have to turn off before a pit crew pumps high-octane fuel into them mid-race, there’s a reason that same pit crew is dressed head-to-toe in fireproof
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Filed under: Saab , Automotive History , Performance , Classics , Sedan Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 2011 Saab 9-3 XWD Turbo4 Sport Sedan Junkyard Gem: 2011 Saab 9-3 XWD Turbo4 Sport Sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 4 Feb 2024 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Last week, we presented sales data that initially indicated the Tesla Model Y as the world’s best-selling vehicle in 2023. However, Toyota has now finished tallying its own numbers, and it appears that the Corolla may have taken the top position. Well, kind of, as this all depends on how you interpret the data, so let’s delve deeper into the story to provide clarity.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Lexus has detailed the local lineup of its new GX , and while it hasn’t released pricing it has provided some strong hints. The new body-on-frame SUV is the third generation of GX, a nameplate never offered here that has always been applied to a more luxurious version of the Toyota LandCruiser Prado. Sharing its platform with the Lexus LX , Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series and the next-generation LandCruiser Prado, the new GX will be exclusively powered by a twin-turbocharged petrol V6 engine
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Australia’s most popular motorsport category will stick with V8 engines as long as it can, says its new boss. The V8 Supercars motor racing category won’t be dropping its traditional V8 petrol engines or switching to electrification anytime soon, according to its new General Manager of Motorsport, Tim Edwards. As car makers around the world move to electric vehicles – with record sales predicted in 2024 – the category, famous for its V8-powered Ford, Holden and now Chevrolet race cars, is
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) is replacing 24 electric car chargers sourced from Australian firm Tritium as it overhauls and expands its charging network. The organisation will replace first-generation Tritium DC chargers as it commits to a “significant upgrade” of its network. “It is time to replace the first-generation technology with new high-quality chargers of varying speeds,” said RACV general manager energy Greg Edye. “RACV has committed to a s
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
It’s been 45 long years since the original Mad Max film was released and yet the film, as well as its sequels, continue to inspire some car owners to build tribute cars to the franchise. This 1972 AMC Javelin has been built as a tribute to Mad Max 2 and is currently up for sale in Greenbank, Washington with a $15,000 asking price. Would you be willing to pay that much for it?
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) previously denied entry to Australia due to a stink bug infestation onboard their ship are now on their way back here. The affected vehicles were on the Glovis Caravel, which had been sent back to China. They’re now onboard another car carrier ship called the Lapis Arrow. A CarExpert reader who ordered their Tesla late last year has been assigned one of these vehicles previously onboard the Glovis Caravel.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Electric-car drivers have welcomed news a group of electric-car charging stations – which use a design criticised for being unreliable – will be replaced by newer, faster units. Photo Credit: RACV A group of electric-car chargers in Victoria – which use an outdated charging-station design criticised by drivers for poor reliability and often being ‘out of order’ – is set to be replaced.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Ethiopia is moving towards electrification at lightning pace, banning the sale of internal-combustion powered vehicles immediately. Details on this policy change remain scarce, however Borkena reports Alemu Sime, the Ethiopian Minister for Transport and Logistics, announced it to the Standing Committee on Urban Infrastructure and Transport Affairs at the House of Peoples’ Representatives.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
A devoted Porsche enthusiast is on a mission to resurrect a Cayman GT4 RS, which met its unfortunate demise in the aftermath of a rare natural calamity. RS Dynamics has aptly dubbed this endeavor ‘Project Seacret,’ yet one can’t help but liken it to a modern-day Lazarus project. Their audacious goal? To breathe new life into a 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, a victim of a once-in-a-century flood.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
While it may wear the ‘entry-level’ label, the Cupra Leon V warm hatch shows the premium small car class that comfort, equipment, and driving agility need not be mutually exclusive – nor break the bank. Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety Next steps 2024 Cupra Leon V It’s not easy to launch a new car brand in Australia, but the unique sense of style and per
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
A Mustang by any other name would be just as…? Erm… The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E has been dividing opinion since birth. It is something of an answer to the ever-popular Tesla Model Y , but wears the name and branding of one of the Blue Oval’s most iconic sports cars known for its blaring V8 engines. It was also a late arrival to the Australian market.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
An appeal has been launched by dealers following the loss of a $650 million court case against Mercedes-Benz Australia. Lawyers representing a majority of Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Australia have launched an appeal following a Federal Court judgement which ruled against them, according to Lawyerly. As reported by Drive in August 2023, Mercedes-Benz Australia won the Federal Court case brought against it by 38 of its 50 dealers after the company switched to a fixed-price ‘agency’ s
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max – a seven-seat SUV from China – is due in Australia in April 2024, and the company has detailed the local lineup. The Tiggo 8 Pro Max is larger than the five-seat Omoda 5 small SUV and Tiggo 7 Pro mid-sized SUV, taking on popular seven-seat models such as the Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail from Japan. It will launch in Australia with three variants: the front-wheel drive Urban and Elite, plus the flagship all-wheel drive Ultimate.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
The Volkswagen Passat, Golf and Arteon have been recalled after it was discovered a manufacturing defect could cause a brake fluid leak and potential fire. Volkswagen Group Australia has recalled 5997 examples of its 2019-2023 Volkswagen Passat, Golf and Arteon models, due to a manufacturing error that could cause the vehicles to catch fire. The affected vehicles are stamped (and were sold between) 2019 and 2023.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
The covers will reportedly come off the new Dodge Charger Daytona early next month, with the new coupe becoming a landmark model for the muscle car market’s transition from V8 to electric power. Motor1 reports word from a Dodge spokesperson that the Charger Daytona will be unveiled on March 5, 2024 – more than one and a half years since the Charger SRT Daytona electric concept car was revealed in August 2022.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
A controversial Californian law could see GPS technology limit vehicle speeds in all new cars. A controversial law to use vehicle speed limiters to stop drivers exceeding the posted limit by more than 10mph (16km/h) has been proposed in the state of California in the US. Website Carscoops reports state senator Scott Wiener has proposed speed governors be fitted to all new cars and trucks sold from 2027.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
After a record year of sales in 2023, Lexus Australia is set for further growth to cater for the influx of new customers. With more new models on the horizon, Lexus is focusing on growing its dealership footprint and ensuring customers are catered for when it comes to everything from buying their vehicle through to servicing it. Speaking to CarExpert , Lexus Australia CEO John Pappas said the company doesn’t underestimate the job ahead of it in terms of keeping up with customer growth.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
The Chinese car brand’s seven-seat family SUV will be offered in three model grades as a rival to the Mitsubishi Outlander and Honda CR-V. The 2024 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max seven-seat SUV is due to arrive in Australian showrooms in April. The Tiggo 8 Pro Max is the largest vehicle yet from the Chinese car maker – similar in size to the Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail – with ‘Tiggo’ the name Chery gives to one of its SUV sub-brands.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Porsche recently unveiled the 2024 Macan EV, an entirely new electric crossover boasting up to 630 hp (470 kW) and a zero to 60 mph (96 km/h) time of just 3.1 seconds in the admittedly, oddly-named Turbo trim. That’s faster than the 911 GT3 and considerably quicker than the internal combustion-powered Macan GTS. The latter sports a 434 hp (323 kW) 2.9-liter turbocharged V6 engine, which enables it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in a manufacturer claimed 4.3 seconds and up to a to
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Almost one in six Queensland motorists aged 18-24 reported getting behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs – with the state attributing close to 20 per cent of its road deaths to drug driving. A survey conducted by the Royal Automotive Club in Queensland (RACQ) has revealed close to one in six drivers aged 18-24 years old reported driving while under the influence of drugs in the state.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
The updated Hyundai i30 Sedan has splashed onto the Australian new car scene in an attempt to remind people the small sedan segment exists. This update brings with it a striking new look on the outside, as well as minor tweaks on the inside. There’s also the inclusion of Hyundai’s Bluelink connected services on certain variants. The main highlight of the update is the belated introduction of a 1.6-litre hybrid engine.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Government/Legal , Insurance , Ownership Continue reading The latest inflation scourge: Car insurance The latest inflation scourge: Car insurance originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 4 Feb 2024 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Apple released its Vision Pro mixed reality headset earlier this month, and already a couple of Tesla owners have been caught using it while driving. X (formerly known as Twitter) users are posting their experiences with the Apple Vision Pro headset, which features both virtual (VR) and augmented reality (AR) but certainly isn’t intended for use while driving.
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