AutoDealer Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Used sales, buoyed by EV shoppers, cut into supply while harsh winter put a damper on new-vehicle business, padding inventory.

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Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Alpine's sole model at present is the A110 sports car sold overseas, but it plans to expand the lineup to seven offerings, some of which will reach the U.S. as part of the French performance marque's planned launch here in 2027. The first of the new offerings will be an electric hot hatch previewed by the A290 Beta concept vehicle that debuted.

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Drive.com

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Toyota has unveiled its latest vision of a zero-emission HiLux, with a new dual-cab concept powered by hydrogen fuel cells. A dual-cab, hydrogen-powered Toyota HiLux concept has been unveiled in Thailand, as a series of extra-cab prototype are built for a limited trial in the UK. As reported by Thai website Headlight Mag , the dual-cab concept borrows components from its UK equivalent – and hydrogen fuel-cell parts from the Mirai sedan.

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Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Ford is looking to turn steering wheels into grab handles to help people get into its vehicles. As described in a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Jan. 4, but filed by Ford on June 29, 2022, a steering wheel could tilt or even slide across the dashboard to serve as an assist handle. Most.

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AutoDealer Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It’s adding minor highways to grow the hands-free driving system to 750,000 miles.

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Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Alfa Romeo plans to exclusively offer electric vehicles from 2027, and that means its current gas-powered offerings like the Giulia sedan and Stelvio crossover will soon be on their way out. While the regular versions of the Giulia and Stelvio will continue to soldier on for a little bit, Alfa Romeo brand boss Larry Dominique announced on Thursday.

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Get My Auto

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In the competitive arena of automotive sales, a car dealership’s online presence can significantly impact its success. A website that is both SEO and UX-friendly is not just an asset; it’s a necessity. Such a website not only ranks higher […] The post The Crucial Role of SEO and UX in Car Dealership Websites appeared first on Get My Auto.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Alpine A290 is gearing up for its big debut as a showy new prototype has been spied undergoing cold weather testing. While spy photographers snapped a handful of different hot hatches, one prototype stood apart from the others as it sported a unique wrap that blends camouflage with colorful graphics. As you can see, it also had “01” badging as well as well as messages saying “A290 Prototype,” A New Track Rise Above Yourself,” and “You’ll see me soon.

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Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Audi on Thursday named Massimo Frascella as its new design chief. He replaces current chief Marc Lichte who held the role since 2014, and has been assigned a new job within the Volkswagen Group. Frascella, who officially starts at Audi on June 1, was previously involved with design at JLR dating back to 2011, with his most recent appointment being.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In April last year, a Dubai license plate sold for a staggering 55 million UAE dirhams or $14.9 million, setting a record as the most expensive license plate ever sold. That plate has now found a home and unsurprisingly, it has been affixed to a very striking vehicle; a Rolls-Royce Cullinan comprehensively modified by Mansory. This particular Cullinan has been adorned with the tuner’s bodykit but has been also further customized, making it a one-off.

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Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Red Bull Racing, the reigning Formula 1 champion, is the last team to reveal its contender for the 2024 season. Red Bull's new RB20 was revealed on Thursday at the team's Milton Keynes headquarters in the U.K., with drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez and Team Principal Christian Horner on hand to present the car. They also presented the new.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The other-worldly YangWang U8 from BYD will be showcased at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show kicking off on February 26 and will be displayed alongside other models from the Chinese brand. While this year’s event as a whole is shaping up to be quite disappointing compared to the glory days of the past, attendees will no doubt be fascinated by what BYD brings to the table.

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Technology Marketing 124

Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

France's Alpine has been spotted testing a prototype for its upcoming A290 hot hatch. It will be the first electric vehicle from the brand which plans to enter the U.S. around 2027 starting with a pair of crossovers. Audi has named a new design chief who aims to introduce a timeless and sophisticated design language that does away with unnecessary.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

If the Lincoln Mark X concept didn’t float your boat, perhaps you’ll fall in love with the Ford Thunderbird Italien. Set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s early next month, the show car started life as a 1962 Thunderbird convertible. However, it was transformed into an Italian-inspired coupe by Dearborn Steel Tubing, under the direction of Ford.

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Customer 122

Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Jason Momoa converted his Rolls-Royce to electric power, two R34 Nissan GT-Rs surfaced for sale in the U.S., and the 2025 Porsche 911 Targa underwent cold-weather testing. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Actor and car enthusiast Jason Momoa had his 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom converted to be an electric vehicle. The work was.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

America’s automotive safety regulator is looking into another issue affecting the Fisker Ocean. Back in January, investigators started looking into reports of braking issues, and now they’re looking into reports of vehicles rolling away. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary evaluation into allegations of unintended movement after drivers have attempted to park their vehicles.

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Motor 1

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It's a 180-degree turn from the previous strategy of prioritizing high-end models and EVs.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A backlog of vehicles is accumulating on dealer lots nationwide as, for the first time since June 2020, there are 80 days of new vehicle supply throughout the automotive industry. This follows a weak sales performance in January and the normalization of supply lines. The days’ supply metric is one of many used by analyst to gauge the health of the automotive market, and measures the number of vehicles on dealer lots and in transit from the factory.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Meyers’ Manx hits 60 this year but its maker is looking to the future The "Switzerland of car companies" turns 60 this year - we visit its headquarters as it prepares its first EV You might not know the Meyers Manx name, but you definitely know its shape. This is the original beach buggy: designed in the 1960s as a no-frills, Beetle-based hobby car that could be assembled cheaply at home.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In America, Nissan unveiled the third generation of their Frontier mid-size pickup in 2021. But in markets outside the U.S., it continues to offer the Navara , which has been around in its third iteration since 2014, receiving a facelift back in 2020. That said, it’s starting to get a bit long in the tooth, yet the prospect of a next-generation model remains shrouded in mystery.

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Auto Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Filed under: UAW/Unions , Ford Continue reading Ford's Farley strongly hints that future models might not be built in UAW plants Ford's Farley strongly hints that future models might not be built in UAW plants originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

When Tesla initially delivered its first batch of Cybertrucks to customers, it cautioned that the remaining reservation holders would experience delays. However, the company is now providing another avenue for customers to expedite their delivery: by redeeming their referral credits. In a message delivered to Tesla owners through the automaker’s app, it stated that people can “redeem referral credits to accelerate [their] Cybertruck Delivery.” The cost associated with this offe

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Auto Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Filed under: Green , Electric Continue reading Faraday Future in danger of losing L.A. headquarters for failing to pay rent Faraday Future in danger of losing L.A. headquarters for failing to pay rent originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Term 117

Carscoops

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Chinese invasion of Europe continues as the Seres 3 will arrive in the United Kingdom this spring. Set to be distributed by IA Electric Vehicles, the crossover will be priced from £29,995 which means it will undercut the £30,195 BYD Dolphin as well as the £30,495 MG ZS. It will also be cheaper than a number of EVs from European brands.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Fancy a V8 Italian saloon? Or one of the world’s greatest sports cars? Check out our list You could have 78 years of Netflix, 18 iPhone 15s, three nights in the most expensive room at The Savoy, or some of the very best used cars if £15,000 is your budget. Appealing motors that are well under a decade old are achievable on this budget, as are some very youthful budget machinery – everything from the Maserati Quattroporte to a Dacia Duster with less than 30,000 miles and a couple of the greates

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The transition to electrification appears to be meeting some resistance. Now, with interest rates up, U.S. buyers are backing away from high-end models too. As a result, Mercedes -Benz has announced plans to pivot its focus towards entry-level cars, incorporating a greater mix of combustion-powered vehicles in its lineup. Several automakers went to a margin-focused strategy in the years surrounding the pandemic.

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A major supplier to Ford, GM and Stellantis will get access to BYD’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery tech in a new deal. The recently announced strategic partnership with BYD subsidiary FinDreams will see BorgWarner “be the only non-OEM localised manufacturer, unaffiliated with FinDreams Battery, with rights to localise LFP battery packs for commercial vehicles”.

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Deal Manufacturing Technology Marketing 115

Carscoops

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Authorities in the South Loop of Chicago, Illinois, are investigating a string of car break-ins, with reports of at least 25 vehicles being targeted. Despite eyewitness accounts providing some leads, police have yet to make any arrests. Investigators are working to uncover the motive behind the vandalism and determine if anything was stolen during the incidents.

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Motor 1

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Future Audi models will be "free from superfluous ornaments.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The RAM TRX is a halo pickup that few can even come close to rivaling. It’s proven that it can achieve all sorts of wild performance accolades, but how well does it rally on a slippery snowy course? The answer is perhaps better and worse than one might imagine for a truck with a 6.2-liter HEMI V8 pumping out 702 horsepower (523 kW). Regardless of power output, the name of the game in motorsport is putting that power to the ground in the most effective way possible.

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Management 116

Auto Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Filed under: Motorsports , GM Continue reading GM insists Andretti Cadillac effort in F1 can be competitive GM insists Andretti Cadillac effort in F1 can be competitive originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Term 107

Carscoops

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Grand Tour’s latest special will be released imminently on Amazon Prime Video but just before that happens, a hilarious new snippet has been shared online showing that James May, Richard Hammond, and Jeremy Clarkson are still up to their same tricks. The new special , titled ‘Sand Job,’ finds the trio in Mauritania while they follow in the footsteps of the Paris-Dakar rally.

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Modification 115

Auto Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Filed under: Green , MINI , Hatchback , Electric Continue reading Mini Cooper E Classic adds a less expensive trim, at least in Europe Mini Cooper E Classic adds a less expensive trim, at least in Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Term 106

Carscoops

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The 2024 edition of the Polestar Design Contest has arrived, and this year, the Chinese-owned Swedish brand will work with Hot Wheels. Contestants are invited to submit designs that are “ propelled by the imagination of their youth.” Polestar has been hosting its annual Design Contest since 2020, and last year’s winning designs were incorporated into the impressive Synergy electric hypercar concept.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

JCT600 was hit by a security breach on Wednesday which resulted in it taking some systems offline while it addressed the issue. It said there was no evidence that customer data had been accessed and it would put systems back online once it was sure a threat no longer existed. The dealer group is just.

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Customer 106

Carscoops

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

An issue with the starter solenoid in certain Genesis vehicles (as well as the Hyundai Genesis, which predates the brand) has led to concerns that a fire may start unexpectedly. Owners of the vehicles in question are being encouraged to park their vehicles outdoors until a recall fix has been completed. The issue was first noticed following a “thermal event” in Korea, and Genesis’ investigation determined that the 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, the 2017-2019 Genesis G80, the 2017-2

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Development 115

Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It was good news, bad news for the retail used-car market in January. Supply softened on both a year-over-year and sequential basis, but so did prices. Used-car demand fell over 7% from January 2023, but was up almost 14% from December. And both supply of and demand for used EVs is rising, and prices are softening. These are just some of the trends and data shared in the inaugural monthly Industry Insights Report from Cars Commerce released Thursday.

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