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A Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally dominated an SCCA RallyCross

Motor Authority

A Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally was the quickest car around an SCCA RallyCross course The Mustang Mach-E Rally won both its class and the outright event A Ford engineer was behind the wheel, simply as weekend fun Attendees and participants at the Detroit Octoberfast RallyCross event at the Auto City Speedway didn’t hear it coming, but an EV came.

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Mexico October 2024: Hyundai Creta and MG 3 at all-time best

Best Selling Cars Blog

The MG 3 breaks into the Mexican Top 10 for the first time. The Mexican new light vehicle market is up by a robust 7% year-on-year in October to 122,051 units. This is the largest October volume in 7 years: since the 124,353 units of October 2017. The year-to-date tally is now up 10.2% to 1,201,463, here too the highest tally after 10 months since 2017 (1,230,366).

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VW ups investment with Rivian to $5.8B, forms technology joint venture

Motor Authority

VW Group and Rivian collaborate on electrical architecture and software development First Rivian to use jointly developed systems will be R2 due in 2026 First VW Group models will use the the systems from 2027 Volkswagen Group has decided to deepen its ties with U.S. electric vehicle startup Rivian, with the two companies announcing on Tuesday.

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Cyprus October 2024: Kia (+73.6%) places Sportage and Stonic on top

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Kia Sportage is the best-selling vehicle in Cyprus in October. Data by our local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT show a Cyprus new car market off -13.9% year-on-year in October to 1,003 units. The year-to-date tally remains in positive however at +4.4% to 13,306. This month Kia (+73.6%) remains ultra dominant at 18.3% share vs. 10.8% for Toyota (-25.3%) in second place.

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Polestar drops price on 3 SUV, streamlines 2 liftback lineup

Motor Authority

The Polestar 3 has been given a price cut for 2025, while the Polestar 2 is a lot more expensive The 2025 Polestar 3 now starts at $68,900 The 2025 Polestar 2 now starts at $66,200 Swedish performance EV brand Polestar is bringing down the starting price of some of its models in the U.S. while raising it on others. The U.S.-built Polestar 3.

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GM Recalls Thousands Over Crash Risk

AutoDealer Today

Excessive transmission valve wear in certain vehicles can cause wheel locking.

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2026 Honda Passport revealed with bigger, brawnier design

Motor Authority

Redesigned 2026 Honda Passport revealed ahead of launch in early 2025 2026 Honda Passport comes standard with 285-hp V-6 2026 Honda Passport pricing will start in mid-$40,000 range A new generation of the Honda Passport two-row midsize SUV is headed to showrooms early next year as a 2026 model. Buyers will be able to choose from a base RTL model.

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VW ups investment into Rivian to $5.8B, forms technology joint venture

Motor Authority

VW Group and Rivian collaborate on electrical architecture and software development First Rivian to use jointly developed systems will be R2 due in 2026 First VW Group models will use the the systems from 2027 Volkswagen Group has decided to deepen its ties with U.S. electric vehicle startup Rivian, with the two companies announcing on Tuesday.

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Radical new Renault interiors move upmarket, keep buttons

Autocar

Radical cockpit features in the Emblème concept, set to evolve into a production car in three years Design boss Gilles Vidal reveals “breakthrough solutions” coming to future models Renault will radically rethink its approach to interior design with its next-generation electric cars , due from 2028, as part of a bid to improve usability while moving upmarket and embracing ultra-advanced new technologies.

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2026 Ferrari Roma successor spied for first time

Motor Authority

Ferrari Roma successor spotted testing in public view New coupe will likely be a heavy update rather than complete redesign Powertrain may incorporate hybrid technology Engineers from Ferrari have been spotted testing what's likely to be the successor to the Roma coupe. The prototype is heavily camouflaged but the shape is similar to the Roma.

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Skoda Octavia vRS

Autocar

Skoda's performance flagship has always been an everyman favourite. Does it still stack up? When Skoda launched the fourth-generation Octavia vRS with an electrified powertrain four years ago, it was a signal of intent from the brand for its future performance models, especially given this flagship’s long association with diesel power.Now, while other car makers look to push their plug-in hybrid offerings, both of those powertrains have been binned as part of the Octavia's mid-life refresh, with

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Marketing Problem Solved! Maserati Launches Limited Alba Edition Of The Base Grecale

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Maserati has introduced the Grecale Alba with a limited production for the Italian market. The SUV is based on the base-spec Grecale GT 250, featuring more standard equipment. Priced at €92,300 ($98,100), the Alba cost €5,700 ($6,050) more than the Grecale GT. Maserati’s marketing department faced strong criticism from Stellantis boss, Carlos Tavares, following a 60% sales plunge this year and a change of CEO.

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New-Vehicle Prices See Little Change

AutoDealer Today

The ATP is still elevated despite still-rising incentive packages as the year wanes.

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2025 Hyundai Inster price leaked, flagship to start under $40,000 drive-away

CarExpert

The Hyundai Inster will be priced from less than $40,000 across all variants when the all-new electric vehicle (EV) arrives in Australia early next year, according to leaked pricing first spotted on the Whirlpool online forum. As a sponsor of The Big Trip – a new TV show on the Seven Network – Hyundai is giving away an example of the Inster Extended Range, which is expected to be the flagship of the lineup.

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Honda’s New 2026 Passport Is Desperate To Be Taken Seriously As An Off-Roader

Carscoops

The all-new 2026 Passport is wider, has a longer wheelbase, and gets increased ground clearance. TrailSport models get real bash plates, recovery points, and all-terrain tires. All versions of the mid-size SUV get a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 engine with a 10-speed auto. This is the all-new 2026 Honda Passport: a rougher, tougher, and squarer take on the popular mid-sized SUV.

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BYD’s electric supercar is China’s fastest car

CarExpert

BYD has smashed a Chinese production car record as it aims to take the fight to high-performance electric vehicles (EVs) from prestigious European manufacturers. The U9, manufactured and sold by BYD’s luxury EV subsidiary Yangwang, achieved a top speed of 391.94km/h during testing at a closed oval circuit in Germany to set a new speed record for a Chinese car.

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YangWang U9 Hits 244 MPH Top Speed, But Can’t Beat The Taycan At The Nurburgring

Carscoops

The YangWang U9 is the fastest Chinese production model with a top speed of 243.54 mph. The electric supercar lapped the Nurburgring at 7:17.900, although it could likely do better. The lap time falls short of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, and Rimac Nevera. BYD is back in the news again, this time with its YangWang U9 electric supercar claiming a Nürburgring lap time of 7:17.900 and a headline-grabbing top speed of 391.94 km/h (243.54 mph).

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Used AFV prices fell 30% within a year, says AA Cars

Motor Trader

AA Cars has highlighted the decline in pricing of the most popular second-hand EVs and hybrids. On average in the last year prices have fallen by 16%. Toyota Priuses (-31%) have dropped the most in value, followed by Hyundai IONICs (-30.2%) and Nissan Leafs (-26%). James Hosking, director of AA Cars, said: “The cost of a brand new EV or hybrid is unaffordable for many families and even second-hand prices can put people off.

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Would You Drop $107K On A Four-Cylinder Mercedes-AMG GT?

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Mercedes expands its sports coupe lineup with the introduction of the base AMG GT 43 model. It’s powered by a 416 hp 2.0-liter inline-four hybrid with an advanced electronic gas turbocharger. Pricing starts at $105,900 before fees, with first deliveries expected within the next few weeks. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve got a four-cylinder sports car parked right outside as I write this (an S2000 , for the curious), and I’ll be the first to admit that a good four-pot engine ( se

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2026 Honda Passport: This Is It

Motor 1

Honda's toughest SUV goes on sale early next year with a starting price in the mid-$40,000 range.

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VW Spruces Up ID.Buzz Cargo With Factory Bodykit And Fake Windows

Carscoops

VW spices up the looks of the ID.Buzz Cargo with a bunch of optional accessories. Options include a bodykit, 20-inch wheels, black badges, and glass-look panels. Most of the options are also available for the passenger version of the ID.Buzz. VW recently launched the GTX performance flagship trim of the ID.Buzz, but what about buyers of the Cargo version who want something sportier?

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Electric Ford Capri and Explorer SUV production cut due to low demand

CarExpert

Ford’s decision to apply the Capri and Explorer nameplates to a pair of European electric SUVs was deemed controversial by the public, and now the carmaker is slowing down production as demand for both models wanes. As first reported by German publication Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger – and subsequently by Automobilwoche – work at the company’s Cologne factory that produces the Capri and Explorer has been reduced to a week-on, week-off schedule until Christmas.

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Ford Is Already Cutting Capri Production, Blames Weak EV Demand

Carscoops

Ford is scaling back output of its Explorer and Capri EVs in Europe only weeks after production began. The SUV and crossover are based on VW’s MEB platform and suffering from a lack of EV demand in Europe. Both cars are built at the ex-Fiesta plant in Cologne, whose workers have been told to turn up on alternate weeks. Ford is cutting back on production of its brand new European EVs before most people on the continent have even seen either car on the road.

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Mazda CX-60 update bringing suspension fix, cheaper base model

CarExpert

Mazda will roll out a major update to its CX-60 SUV range next year, aimed squarely at addressing complaints surrounding the current model’s ride quality. Set to go on sale during the first half of 2025, the updated CX-60 will receive suspension and chassis upgrades, as well as changes to standard features and a pair of new trim levels. The update follows a fix that arrived in March this year , when Mazda Australia gave owners the option to have installed – at no cost – a revised rear shoc

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LA Auto Show Promises Debuts From Hyundai, VW, And More

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The Los Angeles Auto Show kicks off next week and it looks like we can expect debuts from Fiat, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Porsche, and Volkswagen. Highlights are slated to include the Hyundai Ioniq 9 as well as the US-spec Volkswagen Tiguan. They could be joined by the facelifted Kia EV6 as well as a special edition Fiat 500. With the SEMA Show firmly in the rearview mirror, we can turn our attention to the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Fiat Is Selling Hybrids that Run on Ethanol

Motor 1

After gasoline and diesel hybrids, Stellantis wants to show ethanol can also improve efficiency.

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2026 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Prototype Refines Its Aero Game In Nurburgring Test

Carscoops

Porsche’s next 911 GT3 RS has been spied testing at the Nurburgring ahead of a launch next year. The 992.2-generation facelifted RS will continue to use a 4.0-liter flat six but could lose torque due to emissions regulations. Even tighter regs will force Porsche to add either turbos or hybrid power to the GT3 and RS after 2026. A prototype of Porsche ’s next 911 GT3 RS has been spied putting in some hot development laps at Germany’s Nurburgring, its natural home.

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P-plater’s merging mistake leads to multi-car pile-up on Hume Highway

CarExpert

A misjudgement while merging by a Melbourne P-plater has resulted in multiple vehicles being damaged on the Hume Highway. Video uploaded to Facebook by Dash Cam Owners Australia shows the P-Plater driving in the left lane of the Hume Highway near Campbellfield, then attempting to merge in front of a truck travelling in the middle lane before their lane ends.

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Amazon Thinks Smart Glasses Will Help Drivers ‘Shave Seconds’ Off Deliveries

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Amazon is reportedly developing glasses with augmented reality features to assist delivery drivers. The glasses could help delivery drivers navigate from the van to the correct door more efficiently. The online retail giant faces several significant challenges, including privacy concerns ahead. Amazon wants to help delivery drivers avoid obstacles on their way to your door.

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BYD rolls out $3000 range-wide discount, free home chargers

CarExpert

The BYD Festival has kicked off, bringing with it an interestingly named ‘Black Out Event’ featuring discounts of $3000 across almost its entire model range and a free home charger – but only for a limited time. Available from November 14 to 16, buyers of the Dolphin hatch, Seal sedan, Atto 3 SUV, and Sealion 6 SUV can benefit from the $3000 reduction to the respective vehicle’s purchase price, providing they take delivery before December 31, 2024.

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Dodge Guts 2025 Durango Lineup, Kills Hemi-Powered 392 In The Process

Carscoops

Dodge has killed the Durango SXT, Citadel, and 392 for 2025. The death of the Durango 392 is notable as there’s one less model with a 6.4-liter Hemi V8. The Durango SRT Hellcat survives and Dodge is offering a handful of special editions. The 2024 Durango had six different trims and countless packages. Dodge is now simplifying things for 2025 and there are just three survivors.

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The C8 Corvette Z06 Is Stupid Quick Around the Nurburgring

Motor 1

Even though it's unofficial, the 670-horsepower Corvette Z06 completed the lap in 7:10.51.

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Sixth Time The Charm? Tesla Cybertruck Recalled Over Loss Of Drive Power

Carscoops

Tesla is recalling the Cybertruck for the sixth time this year as some models could unexpectedly lose drive power. The issue is due to a faulty drive inverter that impacts 2,431 units of the pickup truck from the 2024 model year Repairs are set to begin early next month and technicians will replace the drive inverter free of charge. Another day, another Tesla Cybertruck recall as the electric pickup has an inverter issue that could result in a loss of drive power.

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Buyers prefer using finance provided by dealers

Motor Trader

Over two-thirds (69%) of buyers say they would consider using finance provided by dealers, according to MOTORS. The latest Consumer Insight Panel research polled the views of 2,000 car buyers. Retailers include funding options as well as costs on their websites and 71% of buyers say this would make them more likely to consider finance provided by dealers.

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Peugeot E-3008 Long Range Claims It Can Travel 620 Miles With “Only Two” Charging Stops

Carscoops

The car manufacturer hasn’t provided any details about the charging stops made during the Paris to Nice trip. All Peugeot E-3008 Long Range models use a 96.9 kWh battery pack. Peugeot has proudly claimed that the new E-3008 Long Range has completed a trip between Paris and Nice, requiring “only two stops for recharging,” and according to the carmaker, has set a “new benchmark in long-range electric vehicle performance.” While the carmaker seems proud of the achievem

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Ford Is Already Cutting Production of Its New EVs

Motor 1

The Blue Oval blames the "rapidly deteriorating market conditions for electric vehicles.

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A few thought starters for the forecasting process for your dealership. It's that time of year!

Dealer World

1) Forecast from “bottom up”, not top down, team memebrs must participate! 2) Begin with last 90 days of activity 3) Contact your mfg. for insight 4) Look at market & economic trends 5) Market share analysis, on target? Pump-ins vs. pump-outs? 6) Do transactional analysis (gross vs. benchmark KPIs, variable and fixed depts.) 7) Used to new ratio goal?