Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
A Parisian coachbuilder that built bodies for the most luxurious automotive brands in the first half of the 20th century has been revived, and the modern company's first project is a homage to the iconic Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. The coachbuilder is Saoutchik, the original incarnation of which was founded in 1906 by Jacques Saoutchik, born Iakov.
AutoDealer Today
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Affordability continues to dog delivery momentum. Though the Q4 horizon holds promise, it also presents uncertainty.
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Autocar
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
F1's 6.1-litre V12 put out 627bhp; hybrid P1 upped the ante with 903bhp "The next benchmark" is set to stick with hybrid power and will be revealed on 6 October McLaren has confirmed that the follow-up to the P1 and F1 will be called the W1. The company said the name "celebrates [its] world championship mindset", with the new car due to be revealed on 6 October – 50 years since McLaren won its first constructors' title in Formula 1.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The latest electric vehicle fire occurred in a supermarket parking lot near Athens, Greece. The rear end of a Tesla Model 3 burned to a crisp while the EV was connected to a charger. The flames did not reach the battery and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. A new Tesla Model 3 caught fire while charging in the parking lot of a Greek supermarket, and the aftermath has sparked plenty of online chatter.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Hyundai and Kia's next-generation infotainment system due in 2026 New infotainment system will integrate Samsung's SmartThings app New infotainment system will offer some features that relate to aspects of a user's lifestyle and tastes beyond the vehicle Hyundai and Kia on Wednesday announced a partnership with Samsung to develop a next-generation.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Mazda is facing a class action lawsuit in the US, with the owner of one of its cars claiming it has a major defect… that’s actually just an extremely common safety feature. Filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California, Pennsylvanian Mazda CX-50 owner Joshua Meltzer is attempting to sue the carmaker for US$5 million (A$7.35 million) following an incident which resulted in his daughter jumping out of the moving vehicle.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
P1's 903bhp plug-in hybrid powertrain was ahead of its time when it was unveiled in 2012 "The next benchmark", set to stick with hybrid power, is a matter of days away McLaren will reveal the next instalment in its Ultimate Series of hypercars on 6 October, just over a decade since the P1 arrived to replace the 240mph F1. A video published by the company features those two hallowed hypercars and reveals that “the next benchmark” is inbound.
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Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Bentley has abandoned its plan to only sell EVs by 2030 Bentley still plans to launch its first EV in late 2026 Rivals Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce still expected to launch multiple EVs this decade Bentley only two years ago was committed to launching five electric vehicles this decade on the road to becoming a pure EV brand as soon as 2030.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The LDV eDeliver 5 , a Chinese electric van to rival the Volkswagen ID.Buzz , has been approved for sale in Australia. It’s poised to join LDV’s packed line-up of commercial vehicles, currently comprising five vans, a cab-chassis, and a bus. Sold overseas as a Maxus and slotting in below the eDeliver 9 and eDeliver 7 , the eDeliver 5 is powered by a 64kWh battery feeding a 120kW and 240Nm front-mounted electric motor. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Leapmotor T03 has 94bhp and a range of 165 miles Stellantis-backed Chinese EV brand majors on value, undercutting rivals in city car and family SUV segments Chinese EV brand Leapmotor has arrived in the UK, claiming its C10 family SUV and T03 city car are the best-value propositions in their respective segments. Priced at £15,995, the T03 is the UK’s second- cheapest electric car , just £1000 above the rival Dacia Spring.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
The 2027 BMW X5 will feature hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric powertrain options for diverse buyers. Inside, the next-gen X5 promises a more spacious cabin packed with cutting-edge tech and driver assistance systems. Set to debut in 2026, the new BMW X5 will compete against rivals like the Porsche Cayenne and Genesis GV80. The BMW X5 has long been the benchmark for mid-size luxury SUVs, setting the standard for power, style, and technology in an increasingly crowded market.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Porsche patented a 6-stroke engine Outside of early Saabs, most gas-powered car engines are a 4-stroke Porsche's 6-stroke patent seems to indicate it could eke more power out of an engine Unless you drive an early Saab, your car probably has a 4-stroke engine. But Porsche wants to see if more strokes could be better. The automaker has filed a.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Carlos Ghosn’s life on the run keeps going from bad to worse, with the disgraced former Nissan and Renault CEO now being ordered to pay back a significant sum and hand back a superyacht to the Japanese carmaker. As reported by Automotive News Europe , the British Virgin Islands High Court ordered Mr Ghosn to give up his Custom Line Navetta 37 yacht “Shachou” which was allegedly purchased by the former executive and his family through investment companies.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
World Ender is powered by JLR's supercharged 5.0-litre V8 Conversion costing £280,000 includes special air suspension, grafted-on pick-up bed and ‘cow killer’ bullbars Florida-based tuner Apocalypse has unveiled a dramatic six-wheel conversion of the Land Rover Defender. Aptly named the World Ender, it is effectively a Defender 110 with a pick-up bed grafted onto the boot, adding a second rear axle.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The brand’s new hypercar is expected to feature a bespoke V8 and a lightweight hybrid system. McLaren has yet to confirm the name of its new flagship, which is currently codenamed P18. The long-awaited successor to the McLaren P1 appears set to launch on October 6, and to live up to its iconic predecessor, it will have to be extraordinary. A couple of days ago , McLaren released a video looking back at the great F1 and P1 while suggesting that something new was in the works.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
William Clay "Bill" Ford Jr. has been inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, the Detroit-area shrine for prominent auto industry figures. The great-grandson of Ford founder Henry Ford, Bill Ford has served as executive chair of Ford since 1999, making him the most prominent member of the Ford family with a continuing role at the automaker. He.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Volkswagen still has yet to announce pricing for its ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs even as their December 2024 launch creeps ever closer, but it has set expectations. “You’re going to be pleasantly surprised by this [pricing],” Paul Pottinger, general manager of corporate communications for Volkswagen Group Australia, told CarExpert.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Quirky, fashion-focused microcar is a Citroën Ami-sized EV for Kia Picanto money The Citroën Ami is not a very good car, but then it's not really a car at all, rather a quadricycle. And besides, at less than £8000, it merits forgiveness of some of its more aggravating quirks and flaws. Despite its comparable dimensions and similar conception, you will find it distinctly harder to overlook any shortcomings of the new Microlino, which costs more than twice as much as its cubic contemporary.Reveale
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Prototypes of the Kia PV5 have been spotted in LCV and passenger van flavors. The highlight of the fully electric model will be the swappable upper body modules. The midsize van is expected to be unveiled soon, before its market launch in early 2025. [Update 9/25: The story has been updated with new spy photos and information] Earlier this year, Kia showed concepts of its upcoming Purpose-Built Vehicles , including the PV5, which is set to debut in the first quarter of 2025.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
A redesigned Hyundai Nexo hydrogen fuel cell crossover is set to debut in 2025 The new Nexo will likely pack a more powerful powertrain than the current model. Hyundai remains committed to hydrogen powertrains, a technology it's been developing for almost three decades Engineers from Hyundai are out testing prototypes for a second-generation Nexo.
Automotive Addicts
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Kia just can’t catch a break when it comes to vehicle security. After the widely publicized issues with USB-based car thefts last year , the automaker now finds itself in the spotlight again—this time for remote hacking vulnerabilities that could have allowed attackers to take control of millions of vehicles. For the automotive enthusiast community, this raises serious concerns about how automakers are managing the security of increasingly connected vehicles.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
New version of Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz A-Class rival majors on refinement and under-the-skin improvements The focus of development for this fourth-generation BMW 1 Series was found in the data.According to anonymised data collected from consenting customers, 1 Series drivers are more given to ‘spirited’ driving than the owners of any other model in the firm’s line-up.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Bugatti has revealed an alternative design for the Tourbillon. While the company didn’t fully reveal the proposal, it had a smaller horseshoe grille, angular headlights, and more aggressive bodywork. The first Tourbillon deliveries are slated to begin in 2026 and production will be limited to 250 units. One of the most fascinating aspects of the automotive industry is what could have been.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Stellantis is searching for a successor to current CEO Carlos Tavares, whose contract is set to expire in early 2026. The information was first reported on Tuesday by Bloomberg, citing confirmation from the automaker. Stellantis told the news agency that it was normal procedure to initiate a search for a successor to Tavares in anticipation of his.
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Overall buying activity in the used car market was strong in September, according to Motors. The fastest sales were achieved by franchised dealers (19 days), followed by car supermarkets (20 days) and independents (53 days). Online views across the Motors platform increased by 10% MoM, a new high for 2024 and a 12% increase YoY. Most views were for used cars in the £5,000 to £10,000 and £10,000 to £15,000 price brackets.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Cyberster's scissor doors set it apart from the more traditional Z4 MG is back on the international stage trying to return to its sports car roots – can it upstage one of the best? Resurrecting the MG brand – known and beloved by so many sports car owners throughout the UK and beyond – to its former glories looks like rather a tall order. It might even be an impossible task, in light of the kinds of cars that have become its bread and butter in this electrified era.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Volkswagen is replacing cheap plastics with high-quality fabrics to improve both interior aesthetics and durability. Future door panels will be crafted from a single piece of material, simplifying production and lowering costs. The German brand aims to differentiate itself from competitors by avoiding aggressive design trends for a more understated look.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The U.K.'s Ineos has been forced to cease production at its plant in Hambach, France, due to financial trouble at one of its suppliers. The news was first reported on Sept. 19 by Automotive News (subscription required), which cited comments by CEO Lynn Calder. She said the supplier is responsible for a certain trim component that Ineos' vehicles.
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The Waylands Volvo and MG dealership on Cumnor Hill just outside Oxford has a long motoring heritage. Tom Walkinshaw occupied it in the past. So did Sytner, Marshall, Ridgeway and now, Waylands Automotive. We are here to see CEO John O’Hanlon who has a strong record in motor retailing. O’Hanlon headed up the Ridgeway Group before it was sold to Marshall in 2016 for £107m.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Second-generation Hyundai Nexo will get more compact, 100kW fuel cell New fuel-cell SUV is due next year as Korean firm faces "chicken-and-egg issue" with hydrogen cars Hyundai is preparing to radically reinvent its hydrogen -fuelled Nexo SUV for a second generation as it doubles down on the viability of fuel cell powertrains. A prototype for the new FCEV has been spotted testing on public roads in Europe, revealing it to be a radical departure from the styling of the existing model.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urged EV drivers to park their cars on higher ground in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Helene. DeSantis warned drivers that allowing saltwater to get into an EV’s battery pack could cause fires. At least 10 people have been reported dead so far after the Category 4 hurricane battered Florida with winds of up to 140 mph.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The 2025 Zeekr X has been priced for Australia, and it’ll arrive in showrooms next month at a discount relative to its Volvo EX30 twin-under-the-skin while going directly up against the best-selling Tesla Model Y. Order books are now open for the Zeekr X , becoming the Geely-owned Chinese brand’s first foray into the Australian market. Priced from $56,900 before on-road costs in rear-wheel drive (RWD) guise and $64,900 for the flagship all-wheel drive (AWD) grade, it undercuts the Volvo EX30 – w
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Thurlow Nunn has acquired Lings Hyundai in Lowestoft, Suffolk from the Lings Group for an undisclosed sum. The group, which has dealerships across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, now represents Hyundai, MG, Peugeot and Vauxhall. Thurlow Nunn is ranked 69 in the Motor Trader Top 200 Dealer Groups with annual turnover of £246.1m.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
GLC Coupé (pictured) and GLE Coupé are said to be "top of the list" for retirement Duo could be the next to go as the brand reviews the future of its combustion-engined cars Mercedes-Benz is considering retiring the GLC Coupé and larger GLE Coupé from its line-up in a continuation of its model consolidation plans, according to officials from the German car maker.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Ford has introduced the 2025 F-Series Super Duty, which features styling, equipment, and trim changes. The range-topping Limited has apparently been killed off and effectively replaced by a new Platinum Plus variant. Prices for the F-250 and F-350 have climbed $330 and $580, respectively. Ford has opened the order banks for the 2025 Ford F-Series Super Duty.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The boss of Nissan Australia says our already cluttered market is fast approaching a point where some brands are going to have to pack up shop. “The number of competitors in the market: UK and US, 42 [and] 40, depending on the data source that you look at, some say 53, but it’s moving, dynamic,” Andrew Humberstone, managing director for Nissan Oceania, told Australian media.
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Polestar UK and Ireland MD Matt Galvin on Polestar’s expansion plans for the UK, doubling the number of spaces, switching from pure play agency and combating EV concerns. A new start. Polestar UK and Ireland appointed Matt Galvin as its new managing director in July. Galvin has 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. With senior roles in Mercedes-Benz UK, Volvo UK, Nio UK, and a Polestar global sales role, he has split his career 50/50 between OEM work and time as a dealer.
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