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South Africa February 2025: Suzuki beats VW Group again in solid market (+7.3%)

Best Selling Cars Blog

Suzuki Swift sales are up 44.5% year-on-year in February. The South African new vehicle market confirms its recovery with February sales up a sturdy 7.3% year-on-year to 47,978 units. This brings the year-to-date tally up 9.5% to 94,968. Toyota (+1.9%) remains the faraway leader in the manufacturers charts but sees its share thaw slightly to 24.5% vs. 25.2% so far this year.

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Track-focused GMA T.33 likely set for 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Motor Authority

Gordon Murray will unveil a new version of the T.33 supercar at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed The new version is likely a more hardcore S version of the V-12 supercar The Goodwood Festival of Speed's Central Feature will be inspired by 60 years of Murray designs Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) will use the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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T-Online Pulls Tesla Survey After 253,000 Votes Cast From Just 2 IPs In The US

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A poll set up in Germany about whether respondents would buy a Tesla is making waves. At first, it indicated a consumer shift away from the brand, and then it mysteriously flipped. It appears that over 250,000 votes came from just two IP addresses in the U.S. Tesla and Elon Musk are under the microscope these days—and it’s not just in the United States.

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Legal expert spells out impact on dealers of potential motor finance redress scheme

Motor Trader

Legal expert Professor Henry Blair of MILS has looked at an up and coming Supreme Court ruling that could trigger an FCA redress scheme for motor finance and the impact it could have on dealers The Supreme Court hears the Johnson, Wrench, and Hopcraft appeals on 13 April 2025. Professor Blair said a redress scheme may not happen but if it does it has implications for dealers with mounting pressure.

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Cyprus February 2025: Kia Sportage, Hyundai Kona dominate weak market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Hyundai Kona is up to #2 in Cyprus in February. Based on data by our local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT , the Cyprus new car market struggles in February at just 1,284 units, off -14.5% year-on-year. Keep in mind however that February 2024 was up 48.5% over the year prior. Kia (-3.7%) dominates the market head and shoulders with 22.5% share vs. 19% so far this year and this despite a year-on-year loss.

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New MG 4 revealed with 161bhp and Cyberster-inspired styling

Autocar

Front end gets slim LED headlights and Cyberster-style lower grille Electric hatchback has grown to rival the likes of the Citron e-C3 and Kia Niro EV The second-generation MG 4 electric hatchback has been revealed in China, bringing a new look and a significant reduction in weight. The new 4 has grown to bridge the gap between the existing model and the larger MG 5.

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Tesla Recalls Every Single Cybertruck Over Stainless Steel Trims Falling Off

Carscoops

Tesla recalls 46,000 Cybertrucks due to roof panels potentially detaching during driving. Issue stems from cant rail panel using a faulty structural adhesive prone to embrittlement. This recall adds to the growing list of Cybertruck issues since deliveries started in 2023. If there’s one thing Cybertruck owners can rely on these days, it’s trim pieces falling off and obscene hand gestures from fellow drivers.

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Vietnam February 2025: VinFast monopolises podium, VF 3 best-seller

Best Selling Cars Blog

The VinFast VF 3 is the best-selling vehicle in Vietnam in February. According to VAMA and Hyundai, new vehicle sales in Vietnam rally back up 80.2% in February to 24,628 units on devastated year-ago volumes when the market was off -52% on the year prior. The year-to-date tally is now up 27.7% to 46,595. This month and retroactively for January we have access to exclusive partial data for VinFast.

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Hyundai Canada, dealers spent night outdoors to raise $90K for youth

Canadian Auto Dealer

Hyundai Auto Canadas team members before the challenge commenced at the 360Kids meeting point at the community safety village. From left to right: Kirk Merrett, director of human resources and administration at Hyundai Canada; Jason Varicatt, compliance specialist at Hyundai Canada; Ashton Hamilton; warranty support analyst at Hyundai Canada; Steve Flamand, president and CEO of Hyundai Auto Canada; Ata Nourozifar, manager, Hyundai Performance Academy; PS Kim; chief executive partner at Hyundai C

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Mercedes Puts Humanoid Robots To Work At Berlin Production Site

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Mercedes-Benz is testing humanoid robots from US firm Apptronik at its Berlin factory. Apollo robots manage logistics, quality checks, and assist with repetitive tasks on the line. Company employees helped train the robots using teleoperation and augmented reality. For decades, car factories have relied on massive industrial robots to help build vehicles.

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BLOG It’s time to accelerate the speed of change.

Motor Trader

The Chancellors last budget has undoubtedly increased the cost of doing business, putting greater financial pressure on dealers already contending with shifting consumer behaviours, tightening margins, and an evolving technological landscape. The response to these challenges must be swift and strategic. There is a pressing need to find efficiencies across businesses, and technology can support margins while enhancing the customer experience.

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Uruguay February 2025: BYD (+266%) up to 10% share

Best Selling Cars Blog

BYD is the third best-selling carmaker in Uruguay in February. 5,617 new light vehicles found a buyer in Uruguay in February, a very solid 16.7% year-on-year improvement. As it was the case for January, this is the largest February volume in at least a decade. This way, the year-to-date tally is up 10.4% to 9,768. Fiat (+75.7%) continues to vastly dominate the brands charts with 18.1% share vs. 19.4% so far this year.

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Original TT could inspire new Audi sports coupé

Autocar

Audi is tipped to return to the sports coup segment with a TT successor Audi boss says sports cars are "integral" for the brand, and new designer Frascella is a big TT fan Audi is consideringa new halo model that rekindles the spirit of some of its most iconic sports cars - and the original TT is cited as a key potential source of inspiration. Having retired the TT and R8 supercar in the past 18 months, Audi is currently without a dedicated two-door sports car in its line up for the first time i

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VW Said To Be Considering Scout-Based Off-Roader

Carscoops

Volkswagen is reportedly “keen” about an electric off-roader and it could use Scout’s platform. Previous reports had suggested Volkswagen could offer a truck, while Audi may make a rugged SUV. Scout production isn’t slated to begin until 2027, so any Audi or VW models are a ways off. We’ve heard rumors that Volkswagen was considering a pickup based on the Scout Terra, while Audi could get a luxury off-roader derived from the Traveler.

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2028 Alpine A310 spied: French 2+2 sports car to be revived

Motor Authority

Alpine has been spotted with a test mule for a modern A310 sports car The modern A310 is expected to arrive around 2028 and will be powered by batteries It will use the Alpine Performance Platform, which debuts in late 2026 in an electric A110 sports car Alpine is on a mission to deliver a seven-car lineup by the end of the decade, a lineup that.

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Chile February 2025: Suzuki repeats at #1 in weakest market in 10 years

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Suzuki Baleno ranks #5 in Chile in February. The Chilean new light vehicle market is down year-on-year for the second time in the past 8 months in February at -6.3% to 21,044 units. This is the weakest February in 10 years, since February 2015. As a result the year-to-date tally tilts into negative territory at -1.4% to 46,878. Suzuki (+23.1%) defies the surrounding gloom and repeats at #1 with 8.5% share.

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How long do batteries last in electric cars?

Autocar

Should you be worried about the battery life of an electric car? Not if you pay close attention to our guide For many car owners, the electric car represents an entirely new way of driving and brings with it many queries and worries. One of the largest concerns is how long the battery life is on an electric car. You may well have read horror stories about electric car owners facing hefty bills for replacements or contemplating cutting their losses on carsthat areotherwise worthless because theyl

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2025 Kia Niro Hybrid Review: Eco-Friendly and Budget-Friendly

Carscoops

PROS ›› Quirky styling, plenty of tech, fuel economy, comfort-focused cabin CONS ›› Annoying climate controls, inconsistent interior materials, not fun to drive When the Kia Niro hit the market, it showed up with a focus on fuel efficiency like few rivals. Kia didn’t just throw one version at the market either—they rolled out a traditional hybrid, a plug-in hybrid, and an all-electric version.

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Renault 5 Turbo returns as EV with in-wheel motors

Motor Authority

Renault will launch the 5 Turbo 3E electric hot hatch in 2027 The car is the spiritual successor to the 5 Turbo and 5 Turbo 2 homologation specials of the 1980s Production will be limited to 1,980 units Renault is bringing the legendary 5 Turbo back to showrooms, this time with an electric twist. After providing a preview of its new 5 Turbo 3E.

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Pakistan February 2025: Sales up 24.5%

Best Selling Cars Blog

ivic According to data by local association PAMA, sales of new locally produced light vehicles in Pakistan soar 24.5% year-on-year in February to 12,084. This means the year-to-date volume is up 43.75 to 29,094.Note not all manufacturers present in Pakistan are members of PAMA such as Kia, Changan and MG notably and therefore dont appear in these statistics.

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Volkswagen to unveil 50th anniversary Golf GTI at Nurburgring 24hr

Autocar

Anniversary special edition will be based on new GTI Clubsport New special edition will honour five decades of the iconic front-wheel-drive hot hatch Volkswagen has confirmed plans to unveil a celebratory Golf GTI model at the Nrburgring 24 Hours race in June, marking 50 years of the genre-defining hot hatchback. While full details remain under wraps, the 50th-anniversary edition of Volkswagens most iconic performance model is expected to be based on the recently updated Golf GTI Clubsport , fea

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Renault Espace Gets An Early Facelift With Sharper Looks And More Comfort

Carscoops

The Renault Espace adopts a redesigned face and new taillights, similar to the Rafale. It also gains new seats, improved soundproofing, and a driver recognition system. The hybrid powertrain is good for a range of 1,100 km (684 miles) between refueling stops. Renault has revealed a facelifted version of the Espace only two years after launching the current generation.

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Australian court hands down ‘devastating judgement’ to Holden dealers

CarExpert

The Supreme Court of Victoria has ruled US car giant General Motors didnt breach its agreement with Australian dealers when it axed the Holden brand five years ago. In February 2020, Holden announced it would cease operations in Australia at the end of that year, leaving its network of almost 200 dealers with one fewer brand to sell or with none at all.

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Martinique (France) February 2025: Peugeot and Kia in the lead

Best Selling Cars Blog

Kia sales are up 62.3% in February. We have a new monthly update on BSCB: Martinique, a French overseas territory. After 6 consecutive months of year-on-year decline including -21.2% last November, -21% in December and -13.6% in January, new car sales in the territory are up 16.9% in February to 982 units, the best February volume since 2022 (1,066).

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2027 Audi SQ9 spied for first time

Motor Authority

Audi finally appears to be preparing a full-size SUV to take on the likes of the BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. A prototype for what is believed to be the first Audi Q9 has been spotted ahead of an expected debut early next year, which would likely mean a 2027 model-year arrival for the U.S. The prototype appears to be a.

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This Is The New 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

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A camouflaged prototype of the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio was spotted ahead of its 2025 debut. The SUV appears to have a sportier stance, split LED headlights and three-spoke alloy wheels. The Stelvio will ride on the STLA Large platform, and will be available in EV and hybrid forms. Alfa Romeo is gearing up to reveal the second-generation Stelvio, and we’re finally getting our first look at an actual prototype.

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2025 Kia EV3 price and specs

CarExpert

The Kia EV3 electric SUV range is arriving in showrooms later this month, wearing a base price of $47,600 before on-road costs. That’s the sticker for the Air Standard Range, with the most expensive EV3 being the GT-Line at $63,950 before on-road costs. That makes the Korean-built SUV around $9000 less than the most affordable Chinese-built Kia EV5 , which starts at $56,770 before on-road costs.

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Mexico February 2025: Ram (+59.1%), Mazda (+40.3%) highlight 2nd largest February in history

Best Selling Cars Blog

Ram 700 sales are up 85.9% in February. Yes, this is a rebadged Fiat Strada. 117,679 new light vehicles found a buyer in Mexico in February, a +2.9% year-on-year nudge. This is the 2nd highest February volume of all time, just below the 117,985 units of February 2017. Nissan (+17%) vastly outpaces its “home away from home” market to 18.2% share, its best since March 2024.

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Bugatti Tourbillon gains Équipe Pur Sang package boasting 8 exhaust tips

Motor Authority

Bugatti's Tourbillon hypercar, with its carbon-fiber chassis and V-16 plug-in hybrid powertrain generating 1,775 hp, seems nearly perfect—but Bugatti has found a way to elevate it even further: adding eight exhaust tips. That’s more than the famous six exhaust tips of the iconic Type 57SC Atlantic and serves as a nod to the two banks.

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New Age Camaro Reborn As A ’69 Chevy Chevelle SS

Carscoops

Unique fusion of classic Chevelle styling with modern Camaro performance and technology. Over 2,000 hours spent crafting custom fiberglass body reinforced with carbon fiber. Cabin retains original 2015 Camaro luxuries including heated seats and infotainment system. There’s no shortage of modern cars awkwardly slapping vintage aesthetics onto contemporary platforms, often ending up with something that feels more like a tribute band than the real deal.

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China’s BYD Unveils Ultra-Fast EV Charging System That Rivals Gas Fill-Up Times

Automotive Addicts

Chinas leading EV manufacturer, BYD, is taking electric vehicle charging to a new level with the launch of its ultra-fast charging system. The company claims that its latest flash-charging technology can fully charge its newest EVs in just five to eight minutescomparable to the time it takes to fill a gasoline-powered vehicle at the pump. BYD, which stands for Build Your Dreams, announced plans to roll out over 4,000 of these high-speed charging stations across China.

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New Caledonia (France) January-February 2025: Ford Ranger soars to #1 in market off -53.5%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Ford Ranger is the best-selling vehicle in New Caledonia so far in 2025. Due to continuing social unrest, the New Caledonian new light vehicle market implodes -53.5% year-on-year over the first two months of 2025 to just 475 units. Toyota (-71.8%) dominates the brands charts again albeit with a much weaker market share at 11.2% vs. 20.6% over the Full Year 2024.

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Ferrari CEO says 40% of new customers are under 40

Motor Authority

The average age of a Ferrari customer is heading lower, according to its CEO. In an interview with CNBC published on March 16, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said 40% of new customers to the brand are below the age of 40. That compares to just 18 months ago, when he said that figure stood at 30%. It's an impressive result for a brand whose current.

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Want Your Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II to Stand Out? Mansory’s Got You

Carscoops

Mansory’s custom Rolls-Royce Cullinan boasts a bespoke front end with copper accents. A dramatic bodykit, new daytime running lights, and 24-inch wheels are also installed. The SUV’s 6.75-liter V12 now generates 720 hp, allowing for a 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds. When it comes to Mansory, there’s no shortage of opinions—some people loathe everything the German tuner touches, while others revel in the over-the-top spectacle.

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Ferrari Purosangue

Autocar

It's more raised coupe than true SUV, so does this make the Ferrari Purosangue the market's best tall car to drive? I'm in Italy to drive the new Ferrari Purosangue SUVand the last time I came here to drive a Ferrari, the weather was fine, with temperatures into double figures, if a little overcast and dewy.Theres a reason why I mention this (Im not auditioning to be the next Wincey Willis).

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Poland February 2025: Volvo XC60 up to record #5

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Volvo XC60 is the 5th best-selling vehicle in Poland in February. The Polish new car market drops -2.7% year-on-year in February to 43,976 units, leading to a= stable year-to-date tally at 87,316. Toyota (-18.8%) and Skoda (-20%) sink but hold onto the top two spots in the brands ranking with 17.8% and 9.4% share respectively. In contrast Volkswagen (+26.7%) and Audi (+23.3%) post fantastic gains below.

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Mercedes-AMG plug-in hybrids recalled for loss of drive power

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for certain plug-in hybrid models from its AMG performance division due to a software error that may cause a loss of drive power. The affected models include the AMG S 63 E Performance, AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupe, AMG GT 63 S E Performance, AMG SL 63 S E Performance, and AMG GLC 63 S E Performance.

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