AutoDealer Today

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

More consumers returning to familiar nameplates after retention erosion during the pandemic.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The Station Wagon accounts for 63% of Kia Ceed sales in January. The Slovak new car market starts the year in a mediocre way, with January sales plunging -16.8% year-on-year to 6,605. Brand leader Skoda (-39.8%) falls significantly faster than the market to 18.4% share vs. 20.7% over the Full Year 2024. The top 5 is unchanged on FY2024 with Toyota (-17%) in 2nd place and Kia (-18.5%) rounding out the podium.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Tesla sold 45% fewer cars in Europe last month compared to January 2024. BEV sales grew by 37% in Europe+EFTA+UK region, reaching a market share of 16.7%. Self-charging hybrids are Europe’s favorite powertrain type with a 34.9% market share. Tesla is struggling to sell cars in Europe, with sales plummeting by 50.3% in the EU and 45.2% in the combined EU, EFTA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland), and UK markets in January 2025 compared to the same month last year.

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Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Aston Martin's Valkyrie LMH race car impressed during the official pre-season test of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship The Valkyrie LMH will also be entered in the 2025 IMSA SportsCar Championship The car's first race will be the Qatar 1812 km on Feb. 28 This past weekend, the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) held its Prologue.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Brand's third EV is expected to be the production version of 2022's rakish bZ Compact Crossover concept Toyota will unveil a new EV on March 11, expected to be the production version of the rakish bZ Compact Crossover concept from 2022. It will arrive as the third EV in Toyotas range, joining the larger bZ4X and recently launched Urban Cruiser. Toyota has previously said this line-up will grow to six EVs by the end of 2026, including a production version of the Volkswagen ID 7-rivalling Sport Cr

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Get My Auto

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the center of this transformation. Auto dealers that embrace AI-driven tools are gaining a competitive edge by automating operations, improving customer engagement, and increasing sales. Get My Auto […] The post How AI is Transforming Auto Dealerships: A Smarter Way to Sell More Cars appeared first on Get My Auto.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The company confirmed the decision will trigger the cancellation of certain projects. Maserati sales halved last year, falling from 26,600 in 2023 to just 11,300. Italian trade union FIM is seeking clarification about Maserati’s future from Stellantis. The future of the all-electric Maserati MC20 , along with electric successors to the Quattroporte and Levante, is now in doubt after parent company Stellantis scrapped a planned €1.5 billion ($1.57 billion at current exchange rates) in

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Passenger van will be offered with 51.5kWh and 71.2kWh batteries; cargo van also gets 43.3kWh pack First in a line of 'Platform Beyond Vehicles' gets futuristic looks and MPV variant; more derivatives to come The Kia PV5 has been unveiled as an electric van for less money than a diesel Ford Transit Custom , at 30,000 (equivalent to 25,000, excluding VAT).

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Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Startup electric vehicle automaker Lucid Motors is about to experience a shakeup of its core leadership. On Tuesday, Lucid announced Peter Rawlinson has stepped down as CEO. Rawlinson will now serve as Strategic Technical Advisor to the Chairman of the Board. Lucid said its current Chief Operating Officer, Marc Winterhoff, will act as the Interim.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Xiaomi has left Porsche reeling by pricing its new SU7 Ultra at ¥529,000 ($72,800). When pre-orders opened last October, Xiaomi said it would cost ¥814,900 ($112,000) The Ultra recently beat the 400% pricer Taycan Turbo GT’s Shanghai circuit laptime. Spring is approaching and the weather in Stuttgart should be getting milder. But today the temperature in the Porsche HQ must have dropped about 10 degrees when Xiaomi revealed it is pricing its SU7 Ultra sedan more than 35 percent l

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Sales of Tesla cars in Europe went into freefall in January, down -45.3% to 9,945 cars, compared to 18,161 the prior year with market share falling to 1% from 1.8%. The total market fell by just -2.6% for January, according to figures from the European carmakers’ association ACEA. The move was interpreted by some as a negative kick back from political interventions by Tesla owner Elon Must in politics in both the US and Europe.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

VW CEO has said retired names, such as Scirocco, will return only when a new model's DNA suits it Volkswagen will bring back discontinued names, such as the Scirocco , only if the intended vehicle is true to the genes of the original model. Brand CEO Thomas Schfer said: The Scirocco is a very special model. I can name a few others, but if it doesn't reflect the DNA of the original car in a really strong sense, then [we would] rather give it a new name and do something else.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Skoda Octavia is the best-selling vehicle in Bulgaria in 2024. Consult 45 years of Bulgarian Historical Info here. New car sales in Bulgaria soar 15.9% year-on-year in 2024 to 49,751 units, believed to be a new record, eclipsing the previous high mark established in 2008.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Some Volvo dealers will begin selling Polestar vehicles in a bid to boost lackluster sales. The change should nearly double the number of retailers in Europe and North America. The move is part of a larger effort to help Polestar achieve annual growth of at least 30%. The line between Volvo and Polestar is getting even blurrier as the electric-only brand is looking to tap into Volvo’s expansive dealership network.

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Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the president of the FIA, motorsport's governing body, took to social media last week to propose exploring a variety of technologies for the future of Formula 1 and specifically mentioned the possibility of V-10 engines running on sustainable fuel. “We should consider a range of directions, including the roaring sound.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Private EV sales slump has meant fewer people buying home wallboxes Major charging firms face uncertainty as ZEV mandate review brings potentially bleak p One of the UKs largest charger companies is facing a fight for its future, after the slowdown in EV take up wiped more than 10 million from its market value overnight. On the release of its 2024 results, which revealed a 7m shortfall on its revenue target of 60m, Pod Points share price fell 41%.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

John Clark Motor Group has officially opened a multi-franchise Seat, Cupra and Skoda dealership at Broomhill Road, Dundee. The site was previously the home for a former Peter Vardy Carz supermarket. Located opposite the John Clark Volvo & Mini dealerships, this location is the first within the Volkswagen UK network to introduce a multi-brand retail concept.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The lawsuit claims infotainment systems freeze, get stuck in boot loops, or fail entirely. The Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-3, CX-5, CX-9, and MX-5 are impacted by issues. Despite the settlement, Mazda has denied all allegations of faults with the system. Mazda owners dealing with glitchy infotainment screens may finally see some relief. However, as often happens, the biggest payday won’t go to the affected drivers—it’ll go to the attorneys leading the charge.

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Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Mercedes-Benz last week delivered a strategy presentation confirming that it will continue to offer V-8 and V-12 engines for the foreseeable future—and in the case of the V-8, the automaker said it plans to develop an entirely new generation with electrification. Mercedes didn’t provide further details on the new V-8, but Autocar has.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

New MR2 (front), Celica (left) and Lexus supercar (right) should bring glitz back to Toyota showrooms Mid-engined MR2, 4WD Celica and V8 Lexus LFA successor on the way Toyota is gearing up for a three-pronged assault on the sports car market by reviving the legendary Celica and MR2 names and preparing a brand-new group flagship in the vein of the fire-breathing Lexus LFA.

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Torque Report

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The 2025 Cadillac Optiq compact crossover is the newest vehicle in Cadillac’s continued EV onslaught, effectively replacing the XT4 in the Cadillac lineup’s hierarchy. It’s an important car for the brand as buyers continue to gravitate toward crossovers and EVs. The Optiq shares its basic structure, including wheelbase, with its corporate cousin, the Chevrolet Equinox EV, and is roughly 7 inches shorter and 3 inches narrower than the Lyriq.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Russia’s major automotive research facility has invested over $1 billion in local operations. AvtoVAZ’s chief executive says it’s only fair for Renault to compensate it for the money spent. Renault says it doesn’t “foresee any change for the short term” about returning to the country. While the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, there is hope that negotiations will soon bring an end to the conflict.

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Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Volvo will unveil the ES90 on March 5 The electric midsize sedan will feature an 800-volt electrical system, enabling faster charge times The ES90 is one of five new or updated Volvos arriving in 2025 Volvo is close to revealing the ES90, an electric midsize sedan that will usher in several new technologies for the Swedish brand. One of these is.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

New powerplant marks shift away from C63's four-pot PHEV system, which failed to gain traction with customers Mercedes-AMG will return to V8 power, confirming an all-new mild-hybrid petrol engine will debut in the upcoming CLE 63 later this year. The move marks a shift away from the controversial four-cylinder plug-in hybrid drivetrain introduced in the current C63, which failed to gain traction with customers, leading to a significant drop in sales for one of AMGs best-selling models.

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Australias first mandatory automotive emissions legislation appears to have claimed its first victims: the entry-level 4×2 versions of the popular Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X. Designed to incentivise carmakers for selling zero- and low-emissions vehicles, and penalise those who sell high-emitting vehicles, the federal governments New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) will trigger the discontinuation of the most affordable 4×2 versions of the popular Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Tesla has taken an important step towards putting a tobotaxi service on American streets. The company applied for a charter-party carrier permit in late 2024, news reports say. Musk unveiled the Cybercab last year, promising to launch a driverless cab service in 2025. Tesla is making moves to enter the ride-hailing business, and it’s not just talk this time.

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Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

A classic snare riff kicks it off—bah, bada bah-bah bah-bah bah-bah—and a chugging, urgent bass line propels the song forward. Three young women pop out from a wheel well, radiant in skirts and hair bands, beaming smiles and their hit song to a national network-TV audience. The bottle rocket that was Motown had taken flight; their.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The UK government has announced 120m in funding to help drivers and businesses switch to cleaner vans, wheelchair accessible vehicles and taxis. This is part of the 2.3 billion effort to help industry and consumers switch to EVs. Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood also confirmed that the department is extending the plug-in van grantfor another year.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Former CEO Rawlinson will take up a new strategic advisory technical role on the board. Credit: Gage Skidmore Peter Rawlinson's uniquely dissenting views helped turn Lucid into tech leader Oh to be an electric car maker. If you want to be loved and have rocks thrown at you simultaneously, youve got it. Theres virtually nobody without an opinion. Were not lacking love or hate.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Chinese drivers are turning their back on Porsche in favor of domestic products like Xiaomi’s SU7. They think Porsche’s cars are too expensive and are missing desirable tech gadgets and features. Porsche sales tanked 28 percent in China in 2024 and Taycan deliveries almost halved in the year. Chinese smartphone giant turned automaker Xiaomi proudly announced last week that its SU7 Ultra sedan has lapped the Shanghai International Circuit almost 1.5 seconds faster than the previous re

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Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Mercedes-Benz design chief Gordon Wagener predicts AI will dominate car design within 10 years Wagener said Mercedes is already using AI in car design Wagener said digital screens aren't luxury and that Mercedes will shift focus is craftsmanship and sophistication Mercedes-Benz design chief Gorden Wagener believes artificial intelligence will play.

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Automotive Addicts

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

For car enthusiasts who feared the end of Mercedes-Benzs legendary V8 and V12 engines, heres a reason to celebrate: theyre staying. Despite the industrys relentless push toward electrification, Mercedes is proving that high-performance combustion engines still have a place in the future. In an era where many automakers are phasing out their larger engines in favor of downsized hybrids and EVs, the German luxury brand is doubling down on what makes its flagship models special.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Gorgeous coup looks to be a proper grand tourer with a front-mounted V8 and an obvious focus on usability God bless whoever was brave enough to ask the question at the end of the monthly Ferrari town hall meeting concerning exactly why it is that the company doesnt make a car like the much-loved, big-selling Ferrari 550 Maranello anymore.Surely that must have been how the new Ferrari Roma came into being - not that the company is letting on.The 550 was one of Ferraris modern high watermarks for

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Ford’s RRC experiment aimed to improve EV distribution efficiency but ultimately failed to deliver. In October, Ford started to pay dealers $1,000 for every EV ordered through one of the hubs. Customers could only view available EV inventory through Ford’s website, limiting buying options. Ford’s ambitious experiment with Rapid Replenishment Centers (RRCs), which aimed to change how unsold electric vehicles were stored across the US, is officially over.

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Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Xiaomi has started sales of its SU7 Ultra electric super sedan in China The SU7 Ultra packs three electric motors delivering a combined 1,527 hp Xiaomi plans to set an official lap time at the Nürburgring with a production example When it comes to bang for the buck, it's hard to beat the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. Currently available only in China.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Arnold Clark donated 100,000 to anti-poverty charity and community of food banks through customer rewards programme In the lead up to Christmas, Arnold Clark ran an initiative on their app which saw the Group donate 2 towards Trussell for every Rewards member who opted in. As a charity, Trussell works with a community of food banks across the UK to help people facing hardship and hunger.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

New AC Cobra will be built both in England and Sweden Revitalised British sports car maker partners Trollhttan-based engineering firm to boost production capacity AC has partnered Swedish firm T-Engineering to boost production of its new Cobra GTRoadster and Cobra GT Coup. T-Engineering was established in 2011 by former Saab engineers, following the collapse of the Swedish car maker.

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