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Let’s make the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N better

Motor Authority

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2025 The Ioniq 5 N could be less flashy, less expensive, and go farther The Ioniq 5 N is damn fun Just 48 hours ago the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N was named Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2025. It won decisively against mostly battery-powered competition. Hyundai’s newest sports car, which.

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Norway Full Year 2024: Tesla 1-2 in weak market

Best Selling Cars Blog

Tesla places the Model Y at #1 and the Model 3 at #2 this year. Discover over 65 years of Norwegian Historical Data here. 128,691 new cars found a Norwegian home in 2024, with the annual tally only edging into positive in November. This is still a mediocre result given 2023 sales were off -27.

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BMW XM Had A Terrible First Full Year With Just 1,974 Units Sold In The US

Carscoops

The XM was the slowest-selling model in the USA, while the X5 was the best. Despite this, the automaker achieved a record-breaking total of 371,346 units sold. In 2024, BMW also delivered 50,981 BEVs and 19,398 PHEVs across the market. BMW of North America has wrapped up 2024 with strong sales momentum, reporting a record 371,346 units sold in the US market, a 2.5% increase over 2023.

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Mazda Finally Gives the Miata More Power

Motor 1

The 12R special edition also gets an aero kit and lightweight wheels.

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 costs $174,995, 1,064 hp comes standard

Motor Authority

General Motors on Thursday announced pricing for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, and confirmed that order books will open in mid-February. The base 1LZ coupe starts at $174,995, while the 1LZ convertible costs $184,995 (all prices include a $1,695 destination charge). A 3LZ grade is also available, adding heated and cooled nappa leather seats.

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Romania Full Year 2024: Dacia Logan celebrates 20 straight years at #1, Duster breaks share record

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Dacia Duster is up to an all time high 9.2% share in 2024. Discover almost 55 years of Romanian Historical Data here. 151,106 new cars hit Romanian roads in 2024, a 6% year-on-year uptick. This is the highest annual volume since pre-pandemic 2019. Local behemoth Dacia (-1.

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FTC Says 90% Of Buyers Paid $2,000 More Than Advertised At Stellantis, GM And Ford Dealer Group

Carscoops

The FTC and Maryland accused the Lindsay dealer group of deceptive pricing practices. Nearly 90% of buyers allegedly paid $2,000 more than advertised between 2020 and 2023. Regulators seek $10,000 penalties per violation under Maryland’s Consumer Protection Act. Car dealerships don’t exactly have a squeaky-clean image to begin with, and stories like this one aren’t doing the industry any favors.

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Toyota built a mid-engined prototype packing a new turbo-4

Motor Authority

Toyota unveiled a mid-engined GR Yaris prototype at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon The prototype is powered by a newly developed 2.0-liter turbo-4 The prototype's reveal has reignited rumors of the return of the MR2 Toyota surprised visitors at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon on Friday with a GR Yaris prototype featuring a new 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine in a.

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Germany Full Year 2024: VW Golf rallies back up 23.5%, Tiguan signs first monthly win

Best Selling Cars Blog

The VW Golf nameplate has been #1 in Germany for 49 of the past 50 years. Discover almost 95 years worth of German Historical data here. It's a weak year for the German new car market with sales off -1% year-on-year to2,817,331. This remains well below the2,917,678 units of pandemic-plagued 2020.

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Labour reverses 2035 ICE ban: no new petrol or diesel cars to be sold after 2030

Auto Express

The Transport Secretary says the government will launch a consultation with the industry to consider what steps can be taken to support domestic manufacturing

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The Charger EV Can't Do a Burnout. Dodge Says It's Fixing That

Motor 1

The new version of Line Lock launches next year alongside the SRT model.

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Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2025: Why the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N won

Motor Authority

Six vehicles competed for Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2025, five of them EVs Five of the competitors are considered crossovers or SUVs The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N was the most fun to drive of the group The transition from internal-combustion to electric power continued at a slower pace than expected this year, but you wouldn’t be able to tell.

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Honda Could Get Full-Size SUV As Part Of Merger With Nissan

Carscoops

A Honda exec has suggested the company is eyeing its own version of the Nissan Armada. The SUV would dwarf the Pilot and compete with Tahoe, Sequoia, and other big players. Future plans suggest Honda and Nissan may co-develop full-size SUVs for shared markets. Honda and Nissan are looking to tie the knot and the companies have previously said this could result in shared platforms and cost synergies.

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Teslas’ Summoning Probed

AutoDealer Today

Technology investigated over reports of crashes while vehicles were moved via phone app.

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Being second best in the 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0

Machines with Souls

The Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 is perhaps the best remaining true sports car on sale. What's it missing to make it the best Porsche on sale? The post Being second best in the 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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GM names new design boss

Motor Authority

General Motors announced on Tuesday that Bryan Nesbitt will take over from Michael Simcoe as head of GM Global Design on July 1. It will make him only the eighth GM design boss in nearly a century, a list that includes legends like Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell. Nesbitt is currently head of Cadillac Global Design, where he oversaw the development.

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Subaru WRX Finally Gets An STI Edition

Carscoops

The Subaru WRX STI gains a new S210 special edition with a limited production of 500 units. The engine has been upgraded to produce 296 hp, combined with a sharper chassis setup. The model features more pronounced aero components, special emblems, and carbon seats. Subaru made a surprise unveiling at the Tokyo Auto Salon with a new special edition of the WRX.

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World Traffic Sifted

AutoDealer Today

Annual index parses cities by congestion, traffic speeds and more.

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Don’t settle for this Porsche Boxster Spyder RS

Machines with Souls

With Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder RS values hitting all-time highs, I find a brand new one for sale to see if spending over $200k is worth it. The post Don’t settle for this Porsche Boxster Spyder RS appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper debuts with Cybercab-like styling

Motor Authority

Tesla's updated Model Y, code-named Juniper, has been revealed in China The updates include new styling and improved range and acceleration Deliveries start in China in March and are anticipated to start in the U.S. in the spring The Tesla Model Y's mid-cycle refresh, code-named Juniper, has been revealed, though currently only for the Chinese.

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2025 Ram 2500 And 3500 Bow With New Turbodiesel Engine And Updated Looks

Carscoops

Ram has detailed the facelifted 2500 and 3500 pickups, following a preview last year. The trucks have revised styling, updated interiors, and additional safety features. Two engines are available including a new 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel that produces 430 hp and 1,075 lb-ft of torque. The 2025 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups have been unveiled and will arrive at dealerships shortly.

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New-Vehicle Loans Pinch Hard

AutoDealer Today

Fourth-quarter amounts, monthly payments records for industry.

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Toyota Australia calls for delay in first federal auto emissions standard

CarExpert

Toyota Australia has called on the federal government to reconsider the rollout of its New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), which officially commenced last week. From January 1, the local auto industry formally entered a six-month grace period for the NVES, which mandates strict emissions standards for all new vehicles and will apply penalties and credits from July 1.

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Cadillac F1 to become a full works team by 2030

Motor Authority

The Cadillac F1 team will be a full works team with its own chassis and power units Responsible for Cadillac F1's power units will be the new GM Performance Power Units The Cadillac F1 team is anticipated to start racing in 2026, initially running Ferrari power units General Motors is taking steps to ensure that the forthcoming Cadillac Formula 1.

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First Dodge Charger Daytona EVs Land At Dealers

Carscoops

Dodge dealers are finally starting to receive shipments of the all-new Charger Daytona. The pivotal car arrives arrives at a moment when Dodge desperately needs a big success. Whether the Daytona EV will deliver on its promise remains an open question for now. The era of the new all-electric Dodge Charger is officially underway. Across the USA, several dealers have examples of the Charger Daytona available to customers.

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Window Info Tech Debuts

AutoDealer Today

Continental innovation shown at this weeks CES brings information, personalization to vehicles rear windows.

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Majority of dealers in the US uncertain about using AI

Motor Trader

The majority of dealers in the US are uncertain about using AI in their business. Thats the finding of a Lotlinx which found that 78% of US car dealerships are uncertain about using predictive data, with only 5% implementing AI. Despite challenges, 80% plan to adopt AI by 2025. The survey, which involved over 2,500 dealers and was carried out last month, highlighted the challenges the motor retail industry sector in harnessing these advanced technologies that could potentially enhance operation

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Donut Lab reveals 845-hp electric motor weighing 88 pounds

Motor Authority

A startup by the name of Donut Lab used this week's 2025 CES event in Las Vegas to present its modular in-wheel electric motor technology. Called the Donut Motor, the electric motor has been designed to work in a variety of vehicle types, including aircraft and ships, and in its most potent form is claimed to deliver 845 hp. What's equally.

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Ram Boss Says Taking The Hemi V8 Away Was “Anti-American”

Carscoops

Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has said they “took away a fundamental American thing” when they dropped the Hemi V8. He understands the anger, but wants to get production issues sorted out first before considering its return to the lineup. While the 1500 no longer offers a V8, the 2025 Ram 2500 and 3500 come standard with a 6.4-liter Hemi. With Carlos Tavares out and Tim Kuniskis back in, there’s been a lot of change at Stellantis in the past few months.

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The Nissan Z Finally Outsold the Toyota Supra

Motor 1

In the four years both Japanese sports cars were on the market, the Supra always outsold the Z. Until last year.

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Cox Automotive wins 5 year contract with Lookers UK

Motor Trader

Cox Automotive has won a five-year supply contract with Lookers UK to deliver its remarketing programme. The fully integrated remarketing programme brings valuation, auction and logistics solutions together. A spokesman for Lookers said: Evolving our remarketing strategy to encompass a dual approach to digital and physical opportunities is a key priority for our business in 2025.

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Ford gets patriotic with Mustang GTD Spirit of America

Motor Authority

Buyers of the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD can choose a patriotic livery The livery comes in combination with Mustang GTD's Performance package Pricing for the 2025 Mustang GTD is expected to start at $325,000 Ford's ultimate Mustang, the Mustang GTD, will be available with a livery designed to appeal to both fans of the nameplate's history and America.

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Customers Pull The Plug On Mercedes EV Sales, EQS Plummets 52%

Carscoops

Mercedes had a mixed year in the United States, but sales climbed 9% in 2024. Crossovers led the way and G-Class sales exceeded 10,000 units for the first time ever. EV sales plummeted with the EQB, EQE, and EQS lineups all posting significant declines. Sales figures continue to trickle in and the latest come from Mercedes-Benz. They paint an interesting picture that shows a preference for gas-powered performance instead of eco-friendly EVs.

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Toyota forecasts slower sales and price reductions in 2025

CarExpert

New vehicle sales in Australia will dip by about five per cent year-on-year in 2025, leading to increased competition between brands, shorter wait times and the return of more discounting, according to Toyota Australias top salesperson Sean Hanley. However, the companys sales, marketing and franchise operations vice-president also believes Toyota can extend its reign as the countrys most popular auto brand despite unprecedented challenges including an influx of new Chinese carmakers.

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No One Is Buying the Mercedes-Benz SL

Motor 1

Sales were down 56 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, the AMG GT saw sales spike.

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2027 Porsche Cayenne Coupe spied with updates

Motor Authority

Porsche is planning a second round of updates for its Cayenne Coupe A prototype for an updated Cayenne Coupe sporting a new front fascia has been spotted Porsche is working on an electric Cayenne but will continue to sell gas and plug-in hybrid versions alongside it Porsche has been spotted testing a prototype for a second facelift for the Cayenne.

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Stellantis Sales Collapse 15% In 2024, But One Brand “Soars” 154%

Carscoops

Stellantis’ sales dropped 15% to 1.5 million in 2024, putting it far behind Ford and GM. Jeep sales tumbled 9%, with major losses for the Grand Cherokee, Gladiator, and Wagoneer. Dodge sales plummeted 29%, hurt by the end of the Charger and Challenger era. Stellantis didn’t just have a bad 2024—it had a very bad 2024. The year was capped off by the early departure of CEO Carlos Tavares , leaving the company without its leader more than a year before his planned 2026 retirement.

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