Motor Authority
MARCH 21, 2024
If you buy a high-performance car, there's no shortage of factory-backed training programs to teach you how to be both fast and safe behind the wheel. However, buy a high-performance off-road truck or SUV, and your driver training choices are somewhat limited. Sure, there are schools that can teach the basics of maximizing traction in the soft and.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
MG sales in Europe are up 108.7% year-on-year in February. According to preliminary data from ACEA, the European market (EU+EFTA+UK) climbs up 10.2% per almost 100,000 sales year-on-year in February to 995,059 units. After two months, the cumulative volume is up 10.9% or nearly 200,000 units to 2,012,136. Among the Top 5 markets, the UK fares best at +14%, followed by France (+13%) and Italy (+12.8%).
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Motor Authority
MARCH 21, 2024
Volkswagen confirmed plans for a version of its ID.Buzz electric van outfitted for camping as early as 2021, but the vehicle, which will use the automaker's California camper designation, won't arrive until late this decade. The delay isn't due to any technical issues but rather a lack of demand for electric campers, Carsten Intra, the CEO of.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
VW Passat sales are up 54.9% in February. Picture Martin Meiners. German new car sales edge up 5.4% year-on-year in February to 217,388 units. That’s the smallest lift among the Top 5 European markets. Year-to-date volumes are up 11.8% to 430,941. Note BEV sales drop -15.4% year-on-year to 27,479 and 12.6% share vs. 15.6% a year ago. This has a lot to do with Tesla falling -21.7% this month.
Motor Authority
MARCH 21, 2024
Ferrari faces a lawsuit from some customers in the U.S., who allege the company neglected to address brake issues that they claim could lead to a partial or total loss of braking capability. The proposed class action, which is Nechev v. Ferrari North America Inc et al, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, No. 24-00516, was first.
Autocar
MARCH 21, 2024
The new-look kidney grille takes direct inspiration from the 1960s Neue Klasse cars iX3 successor gets a calmer look and classic grille to go with new platform, drivetrain and tech ‘superbrain’ The new Vision Neue Klasse X concept showcases the future design of BMW ’s bespoke electric SUV s – and closely previews the next-generation successor to the iX3 , due to launch next year.
Motor Authority
MARCH 21, 2024
BMW is working on its next generation of electric vehicles, known collectively as the Neue Klasse (German for “New Class”), and the first are coming up soon. They will be a sedan and SUV, sitting in the same segments as the 3-Series and X3. The SUV enters production in 2025 and the sedan is expected to follow shortly after. Previously.
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Motor Authority
MARCH 21, 2024
Volkswagen Group's Cupra brand will enter the U.S. by the end of the decade, starting with a pair of electric SUVs. The information was revealed on Thursday by Cupra CEO Wayne Griffiths during a presentation for the company's 2023 financial results. Cupra started out life as a performance sub-brand of VW Group's Spanish brand SEAT, but in 2018 was.
Autocar
MARCH 21, 2024
Following its heralded arrival as an EV, Jeep's compact crossover has received a mild-hybrid petrol option Back when the Jeep Avenger was revealed in late 2022, it was slated to arrive in the UK only with an electric powertrain. But things have changed since then - market conditions, customer desires, you name it - and now the Stellantis brand will offer not just the manual petrol variant here but also this one: the mildly electrified petrol Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid.
Motor Authority
MARCH 21, 2024
The “flight attendant” stepped back with a final warning: “There will be no pedals while the Ranger Raptor is in flight.” As instructed, I put the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor in second gear, the throaty exhaust mumbled its discontent as the revs dropped, then I floored it between two cones at Ford’s Raptor Assault School.
Motor 1
MARCH 21, 2024
The Spanish marque will reach stateside by the end of the decade with two electric SUVs.
Motor Authority
MARCH 21, 2024
Ferrari engineers are out evaluating a prototype for the successor to the 812 Superfast. The new super GT is expected to debut this year with stunning looks, a new platform, a new V-12 engine, and possibly some form of electrification. The Ford Ranger Raptor is finally available in the U.S., and we just tested it. The baby Raptor sports the same.
Autocar
MARCH 21, 2024
Type 2-inspired EV gets more powerful dual-motor powertrain and long-wheelbase option The retro-styled Volkswagen ID Buzz has become the latest model to gain a warmed-up GTX variant, with the new range-topper arriving with a dual-motor powertrain and sporty exterior design. Set to launch in the second half of 2024, the ID Buzz GTX joins the recently launched Volkswagen ID 3 GTX and ID 7 GTX Tourer in the firm’s line-up of performance-orientated EVs and will be offered in standard- and long-whee
Motor Authority
MARCH 21, 2024
Ferrari has been spotted testing a prototype for its successor to its 812 Superfast again, and there's evidence it's almost certain to be sporting a V-12 engine. The prototype is heavily camouflaged but the proportions are unmistakable. Some details also peek through the camouflage gear, like the vents of the hood, the slim headlights, and part of.
Autocar
MARCH 21, 2024
Future of Seat takes shape as Spanish brand commits to keeping its two smallest cars on sale Seat boss Wayne Griffiths says the brand “is in great health”, with its entire model line-up set to be refreshed in the near-future – and it is continuing to investigate options for a future entry-level electric car. In recent years, the Barcelona firm has put its focus on performance-oriented sibling brand Cupra , which has led to reports that the Seat brand could ultimately be retired.
Carscoops
MARCH 21, 2024
Nissan is gearing up to host an ‘unboxing’ tomorrow where they’ll introduce a new crossover. While the automaker is playing coy on specifics, there’s little doubt the company will unveil the redesigned Kicks. There isn’t much to see in the teaser video, but Nissan promised a “surprise unveiling” of something that is “bigger, bolder, and better than ever.” That’s vague, but the video shows the model will have segmented lighting units and
Autocar
MARCH 21, 2024
VWCV sales chief Lars Krause said technical issues have "nothing to do with stopping a project" Electric camper van project wasn't delayed for technical reasons but because of insufficient demand A ‘California’ camper of the Volkswagen ID Buzz won't arrive until much later this decade because a market for it has yet to materialise, the firm’s executives have said.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
Customers today are much better informed and cautious about how they spend their money. When it comes to big-ticket items like a home or cars, customers want to research and choose the best option available. Despite several options in the market, people only want the best, and they do not mind if they have to wait for it. This makes it difficult to win consumers in a competitive market.
Autocar
MARCH 21, 2024
Putting batteries in a Cinquecento made it 400kg heavier With the new electric Panda coming soon, we look back at the 'Elettra' Panda and Cinquecento “The electric car ’s problem is the battery, and that’s why I think it will be difficult for it to be an alternative to the combustion engine. It may be that soon the industry can produce a battery with more power and a greater range.
Best Selling Cars Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
College campuses around the world are becoming breeding grounds for innovative solutions in sustainable transportation. These institutions are not only centers for academic learning but also hubs for practical, environmental change, particularly in the automotive sector. By focusing on sustainability, colleges are playing a crucial role in developing and implementing technologies that reduce carbon emissions and promote eco-friendly transportation alternatives.
Machines with Souls
MARCH 21, 2024
I need to write a catchy headline. Click bate, they call it. But no, it’s a true statement, and it’s both good and bad. Let’s take you for a walk around BMW’s Neue Klasse X, which is essentially the BMW iX3. Which is uh, basically an X3, one of BMW’s most important cars. The BMW… The post Old BMW is dead, and the Neue Klasse X killed it. appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Motor 1
MARCH 21, 2024
Rumored production delays due to excessive weight aren't a concern if nobody wants to buy one.
Carscoops
MARCH 21, 2024
BMW is in the midst of reinventing itself, and the all-electric Vision Neue Klasse X previews the first SUV to wear the Neue Klasse moniker. The first batch of these iX3-sized cars will go into production in 2025, joining the production version of the Vision Neue Klasse sedan previewed last year. As with the original Vision Neue Klasse , the Neue Klasse X’s design gives us a reasonably good idea of what to expect from the production car.
Autocar
MARCH 21, 2024
The coupé-crossover was launched in 2020 as the first model to be designed as a Cupra Switch to EV part of US market entry by Spanish brand; crossover set to become its "single most important car" The next-generation Cupra Formentor will switch to a new electric platform when it arrives around the end of the decade – and will be a key part of Cupra's expansion into the US.
Motor 1
MARCH 21, 2024
Neue Klasse electric models will benefit from bidirectional charging.
Carscoops
MARCH 21, 2024
Following a similar action in South Korea, where Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis recalled 170,000 EVs, the three affiliated companies are recalling what appears to be nearly every electric model in their lineup based on the e-GMP platform (and then some) in America due to the same issue with a component responsible for charging the 12-volt battery. Despite powering auxiliary systems rather than the motor, if the 12-volt battery becomes depleted, it may cause the vehicle to stall.
Auto Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
Filed under: Auto Repair , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading Car owners prefer independent repair shops, chains to dealers - CR Car owners prefer independent repair shops, chains to dealers - CR originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MARCH 21, 2024
Few rally cars rival the timeless allure of the Toyota Celica GT-Four adorned with the iconic Castrol livery from the 1993 WRC season. Evoking a wave of nostalgia, the new Toyota GR Yaris Rally2, courtesy of Melvyn Evans Motorsport, will proudly don the same iconic theme at the 2024 edition of the British Rally Championship, igniting excitement among fans of the series.
Auto Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Truck , Minivan/Van , Classics Continue reading Texas is refusing to register kei trucks, and owners are fighting back Texas is refusing to register kei trucks, and owners are fighting back originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MARCH 21, 2024
Electric cars still don’t register highly on the American sales charts, despite what the amount of coverage they get would suggest. Last year they amounted to only 7.6 percent of the market. But it’s a different story in Europe where EVs grabbed 12 percent of overall car sales in February, notching up a 9 percent rise in deliveries. That sounds impressive at face value, but less so when you learn that the overall European car market grew by 10.1 percent to 883,608 units, according to
Motor 1
MARCH 21, 2024
The fully redesigned compact sedan has a teal interior.
Carscoops
MARCH 21, 2024
In years to come Kia’s Forte sedan might only be remembered for the theft epidemic it was embroiled in. But something tells us its successor is going to be a whole lot more memorable. Meet the K4, which Kia is giving us a look at today ahead of a full global launch at the New York International Auto Show next week. Combining the fastback styling and thick D-pillars of the old Stinger with the crisp body surfaces and hi-tech face of the new EV9 SUV, the K4 looks far tougher and more sophist
Auto Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
Filed under: New York Auto Show , Kia , Sedan Continue reading Kia K4 revealed for New York as the Forte's successor Kia K4 revealed for New York as the Forte's successor originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
MARCH 21, 2024
Hyundai recently unveiled the facelifted Ioniq 5 and now Kia is putting the finishing touches on the 2025 EV6. It’s expected to debut later this year with revised styling and an upgraded powertrain. While Kia is staying tight-lipped, spy photographers caught the current model being tested alongside its facelifted counterpart. This makes the changes much easier to see and the prototype features an all-new front fascia with triangular headlights.
CarExpert
MARCH 21, 2024
Suzuki Queensland is recalling almost 300 Jimnys as they could lose power. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel pump impeller may swell and cause the fuel pump to stop working,” the company says in its recall notice. “If this occurs, the engine could stall resulting in a loss of power. “A loss of power whilst driving increases the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.” A total of 286 vehicles are affected
Carscoops
MARCH 21, 2024
After last year’s well-received Neue Klasse sedan, BMW continued today its concept series with the introduction of the Neue Klasse X. This thinly disguised teaser hints at the next-gen iX3 electric crossover, slated for release in late 2025. Beyond showcasing the aesthetics of BMW’s upcoming electric cars, it also offers a glimpse into the array of technologies accompanying them, including the ability to use the cars as batteries.
Auto Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
Filed under: Green , Car Buying , Used Car Buying , Truck , Convertible , Coupe , Crossover , Hatchback , SUV , Wagon , Economy Cars , Electric , Hybrid , Off-Road Vehicles , Performance , Sedan Continue reading Best used cars to buy in 2024: From trucks and SUVs to EVs Best used cars to buy in 2024: From trucks and SUVs to EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:40:00 EDT.
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