Best Selling Cars Blog
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The Toyota Corolla Cross is the best-selling vehicle in Colombia in September. The Colombian new vehicle market jumps 9.8% year-on-year in September to 17,144 units. However September 2023 was off -34.7% on the year prior which means this month is the 2nd lowest September result in the past 10 years. The year-to-date tally tilts into positive as a result at +0.7% to 135,463.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The next Mercedes CLA will feature a China-built 2.0L engine developed by Geely and Renault, then fine-tuned in Germany. This isn’t the first time the CLA has used non-Mercedes engines; select first- and second-gen models also ran Renault powertrains. The new compact sedan will also include an urban-assist driving system developed by the Chinese startup Momenta.
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Autocar
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Key reasons for collaboration are the reduced costs and faster pace brought by shared underpinnings Japanese manufacturer is in talks with Renault EV division Ampere about producing a new A-segment car Nissan is in the early stages of developing an electric city car for Europe, twinned with the upcoming Renault Twingo EV. The Japanese firm has begun talks with Alliance partner Renault ’s Ampere EV division about the development of an ‘A-segment’ EV based on the Ampr Small platform that underpin
Motor Authority
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Ford F-150 street truck concept set for 2024 SEMA show Concept previews upgrade package to be offered via Ford Custom Garage program Upgrade package will include 700-hp supercharger kit for F-150's V-8 Before the arrival of the F-150 Raptor in 2010, Ford's performance option for the F-150 was a street truck called the F-150 Lightning, which.
Best Selling Cars Blog
OCTOBER 28, 2024
VW Tiguan sales are up 77.4% year-on-year. 6,521 new cars hit Slovak roads in September, a -4.9% year-on-year drop that tilts the year-to-date tally into negative territory at -0.3% to 67,589. Skoda (-0.5%) is stable and improves its share to 21.1% vs. 20.4% so far this year. Kia (+4%) is strong, repeating at #2 and now ranking #3 year-to-date. Toyota (-28.1%) struggles mightily at #3 but Volkswagen (+27.1%) surges ahead at #4.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Ford is to temporarily stop production of its F-150 Lightning due to slow demand for electric vehicles in North America. The Lightning line in Michigan will be paused from the middle of November until January 6, 2025. Lightning sales are up 86 percent this year, but Tesla’s Cybertruck has proved more popular with buyers. Ford is temporarily shutting down F-150 Lightning production as part of a plan to deal with lukewarm demand for electric vehicles that is causing problems for multiple aut
Autocar
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Toyota's Urban SUV concept bears a striking resemblance to the Suzuki eVX. Toyota confirms that one of its upcoming electric cars will be a “nimble” SUV built by partner firm Suzuki in India Toyota has confirmed that one of its upcoming electric cars will be a rebadged Suzuki SUV, in a strengthening of the two Japanese companies’ partnership. Toyota previously allowed Suzuki to sell its own versions of the Corolla Touring Sports (the Swace ) and RAV4 (the Across ) in Europe, while a number of
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Best Selling Cars Blog
OCTOBER 27, 2024
The Range Rover is the fifth best-selling import in China in September. Sales of new imports in China freefall -21.2% year-on-year in September to just 52,366 units. This leads to a year-to-date volume off -11.3% to 475,589. Brand leaders Lexus (-7.4%) and Mercedes (-8.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 31, 2024
VW insisted Scout is an independent brand, despite being backed by the conglomerate. The National Automobile Dealers Association is ready to challenge Scout in court. Scout has decided against using VW’s huge network of dealers to sell its models. Scout Motors infuriated VW dealers across the United States last week when it confirmed that the upcoming Terra and Traveler will be available via a direct-sale model rather than through existing dealerships.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Court of Appeal's ruling effectively bans dealers profiting from finance deals unless the buyer gives their consent Some car makers have paused sales in the wake of a UK court judgement that taking commissions on car financing is unlawful. The landmark ruling by the Court of Appeal has thrown banks, dealers and car makers into a state of disarray, given that it effectively bans dealers from profiting on finance deals unless the buyer gives their consent.
Motor Authority
OCTOBER 30, 2024
McLaren Automotive has been sold by Bahrain sovereign wealth fund Buyer is Abu Dhabi-owned investment consortium Deal likely paves way for first McLaren EV CYVN Holdings, an investment consortium owned by the Abu Dhabi government, has agreed to purchase 100% of McLaren Automotive, the supercar business of McLaren Group. The news was confirmed on.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The Toyota HiLux has gone electric with factory backing, but you won’t find this battery-powered dual-cab in Australian showrooms any time soon. Toyota Australia has today announced it will supply its all-electric HiLux – officially named the HiLux BEV (battery-electric vehicle) prototype – to mining giant BHP for a 12-month trial, starting in November.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Chrysler’s latest recall impacts Pacifica and Voyager minivans due to improperly secured airbag connectors. This defect could prevent airbags from deploying during crashes, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Owners will receive recall notifications by November 7, 2024, to secure their vehicle’s CAB connector. In April, Chrysler issued two separate recalls for the Pacifica and Voyager.
Autocar
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Carrera T now gets four-wheel steering as standard Driver’s pick of the entry-level 911 range can now be had as a coupé or a convertible The new Porsche 911 Carrera T has been revealed as the most affordable driver-focused version of the brand’s venerable sports car. Priced from £111,300, it's available exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox and features a number of weight-saving measures, such as lightweight windows and reduced sound insulation.
Motor Authority
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Toyota plans 4Runner TRD Surf concept for 2024 SEMA show The concept has a removable canopy, an option offered on early 4Runners Custom parts were made using a blend of traditional methods and 3D printing Toyota looks like it will have one of the more intriguing vehicles on display at the 2024 SEMA auto show next week, in the form of the new.
Motor Trader
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Group 1 turned in a strong performance in Q3 with year-on-year gross profit up 8.4% to $852.7m (£656m) and turnover up 11% to $5.2bn (£4bn). Group 1 has accelerated its UK growth. For the quarter UK gross profits rose 68.6% to $1174.5 on turnover up 55.2% to $1.2bn. In July 2024, it bought four Mercedes-Benz UK dealerships, which is expected to generate $105m in annual revenues with new car sales recorded as net revenue under the agency model.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Infiniti has unveiled the Autograph Lounge concept, ahead of its debut at the SEMA Show. The concept is based on the QX80 and features a stylish wrap as well as special 24-inch wheels. Designed for luxurious tailgates, the SUV has a cargo compartment with a TV and speakers. Typically, luxury brands steer clear of the SEMA Show’s raucous, aftermarket crowd, but Infiniti is bucking that trend with its new Autograph Lounge concept.
Autocar
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The third-generation electric family car is a UK-built baby Ariya that will major on efficiency The third-generation Nissan Leaf has been spotted testing for the first time ahead of production getting under way in Sunderland next year. Morphing from hatchback to crossover, the next Leaf is one of three electric SUVs – alongside replacements for the Nissan Juke and Qashqai – due to start running down the lines at Nissan’s UK factory by the end of the decade.
Motor Authority
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Fiat 600e Abarth revealed Electric subcompact crossover comes in Touring and Scorpionissima versions Scorpionissima packs 278 hp, making it most powerful Abarth road car The Fiat 600e electric subcompact crossover that went on sale last year in select markets has spawned a feisty Abarth variant. Revealed in full on Monday, the new Fiat 600e Abarth.
Motor Trader
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Kia has emerged once again as the franchise most rated by dealers in the latest NFDA dDealer Attitude Survey It achieved highest overall manufacturer rating for Summer 2024 with a rating of 9.3/10. The lowest overall manufacturer rating is Citroen with 3.4/10. Jaguar saw the most significant improvement in ratings compared to the Winter 2024 survey, with an increase of 2.3 points.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid arrives at US dealerships this fall with a starting price of $88,000. The all-wheel drive sport sedan has a plug-in hybrid powertrain that produces up to 604 hp. It accelerates to 60 mph in as little as 3.7 seconds and offers 42 miles of electric-only range. The 2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid will arrive at U.S. dealers shortly and the company has announced pricing will begin at $88,000 before a $1,150 destination fee.
Autocar
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Repair backlog and parts availability remain a problem for customers, despite assurances Almost a year since JLR apologised for severe parts delays and promised improvements at its new logistics hub, customers are still experiencing issues. Last November, JLR CEO Adrian Mardell said the firm was “really unhappy” about problems at its then new Global Parts Logistics Centre in Leicestershire.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Solomon Lunger's Ford Era builds 1969 Ford F-100 for SEMA show Custom truck features full carbon-fiber body Power comes from F-150 Raptor R supercharged V-8 Early Ford F-Series pickup trucks are a popular option in the vehicle customizing scene, due in part to the wide availability of options and spare parts. And one company slowly building up a.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 30, 2024
BYD’s new Shark 6 ute only launched in Australia a couple of days ago, but the Chinese brand is already preparing to address concerns surrounding its towing capacity. The first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute in Australia will hit the market with a braked towing capacity of 2500kg – 1000kg less than segment leaders such as the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Stellantis has been going on a killing spree, eliminating Hemi-power from an assortment of models. Despite being increasingly rare, the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 will apparently survive well into the future. That remains to be seen, but the engine powers the SEMA-bound Ram 2500 Power Wagon concept. Hemi-power used to define Dodge and Ram, but the once ubiquitous engine is becoming increasingly rare.
Autocar
OCTOBER 29, 2024
RS models arrive once in a blue moon; hottest Focus bowed out six years ago Firm's design boss says it will stick with making road-focused performance cars in the EV age Ford is committed to making performance models in the future despite the slimming down of the Ford Performance range for ST and RS models in recent years. With the Focus ST soon to follow the Fiesta ST into retirement, only the Puma ST and the Mustang will remain on sale.
Motor Authority
OCTOBER 30, 2024
New EV brand Scout launches with Terra pickup and Traveler SUV Lifestyle-oriented modes likely planned Production starts in 2027 at South Carolina plant Volkswagen Group's new U.S.-based Scout brand looks to be readying various lifestyle-oriented modes for its upcoming electric Terra pickup truck and Traveler SUV, following a strategy already used.
Drive.com
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Kia wants a piece of the ute market, and while it may not look the same, it’s used the best-selling Ranger to benchmark the Tasman’s dynamics. The 2025 Kia Tasman ute was revealed in recent days , with the model attempting to steal sales from Australia’s two most popular vehicles – the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux – when it goes on sale in mid-next year.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Ford has unveiled their truck and SUV lineup for the SEMA Show, which consists of multiple Broncos and F-150s. The F-150 FP700S previews an upcoming performance package that will give the pickup 700 hp. Bronco fans can look forward to two pricey packages that add a lift, extended fender flares, and new wheels. Ford has revealed an assortment of vehicles for the SEMA Show including modified versions of the Bronco, Bronco Sport, and F-150.
Dealer World
OCTOBER 29, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DEALNOW INDUSTRY SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS GROWING FRUSTRATION CONSUMERS FEEL WITH DEALERSHIP TRADE-IN QUOTES AND THIRD-PARTY SERVICES Consumers Believe Selling to Individuals Yields Better Prices Than Auto Dealer Trade-Ins or Third-Party Platforms Alpine, Utah – (October 29, 2024) – DealNow, a platform for private vehicle transactions, today released key findings from its latest consumer vehicle transaction survey, highlighting the key frustrations consumers have in receiv
Motor Authority
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Hyundai on Tuesday confirmed that the Ioniq 9 electric three-row SUV will debut in November. The timing points to a debut at the 2024 Los Angeles auto show which starts on Nov. 22. Hyundai used the same event in 2021 to preview the Ioniq 9 with the Seven concept. Hyundai in July said the Ioniq 9 will reach the U.S. as a 2025 model, though a firm.
Motor Trader
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Vertu Motors has acquired Burrows Motors for £12.5m, strengthening its relationship with Toyota, Mazda and Kia. Vertu’s partnership with Toyota grows from six to 11 outlets, Mazda from two to four and Kia from three to four. Burrows Motor Company turned in pre-tax profits of £106,000 in 2023 compared to £3m the prior year on turnover of £168.9m (2022: £171.9m).
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The most widespread recall affects nearly 25,000 Ford F-Series models due to camera issues. Over 6,000 Ford Mustangs have digital instrument clusters that may display a blank screen. Explorer, Aviator, and Transit models all require recalls for various safety and functionality fixes. Well, it’s that time of the week again. Ford has issued no less than four new recalls in the United States that impact tens of thousands of vehicles, all for unrelated issues.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The European Union (EU) appears to have finalised what tariffs it’ll impose on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), provided the two regions can’t come to the table with a mutual solution. As reported by AP News , the most recent revisions to the tariff rates for various Chinese carmakers has largely resulted in minor reductions, though some brands will still be slugged with import taxes as high as 45.3 per cent by the time their EVs are on the forecourt.
Motor Authority
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Updated 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T revealed Convertible body style available for first time Pricing starts at $135,995, including destination The current 992-generation Porsche 911 receives a mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 model year, but not every model in the diverse 911 lineup has been launched in updated form. The latest is the 2025 911.
Auto Remarketing
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
You would think that used-vehicle prices would be rising right now. After all, CARFAX opines in an analysis around its latest price index that supply of late-model vehicles has fallen (thanks to the 2021 leasing declines) and used-car demand has climbed thanks in part to lower interest rates and recent hurricanes have managed up to 347,000 cars — fueling the need for vehicle replacement.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Stellantis sold just under 1.15 million vehicles in the July-September period, reflecting a significant decline. North American sales for Stellantis fell sharply by 36%, dropping from 470,000 units to 299,000 units. Despite declining sales and revenue, Stellantis finds relief in successfully reducing U.S. dealer inventories this quarter. Things are not going well for Stellantis.
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