Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Times are tough at Nissan. The automaker announced plans last month to lay off approximately 9,000 employees, representing 6.7% of its global workforce, and to cut production capacity by 20% due to declining sales, primarily in the U.S. and China. The Financial Times, citing insider sources, has now reported that Nissan is seeking an anchor.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
First UK-bound car from Chery-owned 'premium off-road' brand targets both mainstream and premium marques The new Jaecoo 7, the first UK vehicle from the new ‘premium off-road’ brand, will arrive in in January, priced from £29,435 to take on rivals as broad as the Range Rover Evoque and Kia Sportage. Created by Chinese car giant Chery , Jaecoo – a portmanteau of 'jäeger', the German word for hunter, and 'cool' – is a sister brand to Omoda, which was launched in the UK earlier this year.
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Carscoops
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
A Nissan official reportedly admitted the brand has 12-14 months to survive without a new investor. Renault is decreasing its share in the Japanese carmaker Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn predicted a disguised takeover from Honda last August. Nissan Motor Corporation is in search of a new anchor investor as the company grapples with what it has labeled “emergency mode” during a press conference earlier this month.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Is it the 1990s all over again? Nissan’s financial situation has gotten dire, with The Financial Times reporting it’s urgently looking to find a long-term, steady shareholder such as a bank or insurance group as Alliance partner Renault looks to reduce its stake. “We have 12 or 14 months to survive,” a senior official close to Nissan told the publication.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Alfa Romeo has completed some of the final tests for its modern 33 Stradale supercar Final testing for the 33 Stradale is taking place at Italy's Nardò and Balocco proving grounds Only 33 examples are planned for production, which will be handled by coachbuilder Touring Superleggera Testing of Alfa Romeo's modern 33 Stradale reached a high.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Brand's vice president confirms long-rumoured reboot to spectators at Rally Japan Toyota ’s vice president has confirmed the Japanese brand is readying the next Celica, 18 years after production of the sports car ended. Discussion on reviving the model name has been rife for years and Autocar was told last year that a reborn Celica was being considered as part of a new-era of electric Toyota sports cars - although no executives would go on record to confirm it.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Due to slowing sales and struggling finances, Nissan may only survive for 12-14 months if it can’t find a new anchor investor. Nissan recently revealed it is selling more than 149 million Mitsubishi shares. The Frontier and Rogue account for roughly 30% of the brand’s US sales. Nissan is cutting production in the US through to the end of March 2025 in a move that will impact the output of the popular Frontier and Rogue.
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Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
VW has tested a manual transmission for EVs EVs that make sound are on the table at VW An electric GTI and Golf R won't arrive until the end of the decade The manual transmission might not die at Volkswagen in the electric era. On Thursday at the 2024 LA Auto Show, Kai Grünitz, head of global research and development for Volkswagen, told.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Spacious seven-seat SUV has been facelifted again. Is it still a must-have accessory for the well-heeled? We’re at a remarkable point in the Volvo XC90’s life. Back in 2015, when this second-generation car was first released, it was cutting-edge and Volvo was a company largely left to its own devices by parent company Geely.Today, things have changed drastically.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
Tesla’s Model 3 ranked last in a German reliability study of newer cars for the second year. The report found a high frequency of problems with the lights, brakes and suspension. Honda’s Jazz subcompact and the Porsche 911 were praised for their lack of faults. Earlier this week, a Consumer Reports study showed that Tesla EVs were the least expensive cars to run over a 10-year period.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
The first electric Range Rover is undergoing testing in the United Arab Emirates, where the brand hopes to push the limits of its battery and powertrain in one of the most electric vehicle (EV)-unfriendly environments possible. Range Rover says the testing program for its electric prototypes is the “most intensive testing” any of its models has ever experienced, with the desert conditions intended to “ensure the entire propulsion system is reliably temperature-controlled and bu
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The Ford Ranger will soon be able to compete with the big players, as the Blue Oval is developing a heavy-duty version of the popular midsize pickup truck. The new truck is due in 2026 and will adopt the same Super Duty designation used by heavy-duty F-Series trucks. A prototype was recently spotted testing near Ford's U.S. headquarters, and spy.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Plant's operations would be moved to Ellesmere Port Stellantis has announced plans to close the long-running Vauxhall commercial vehicle factory in Luton. The global car maker says, if proposals launched today are given the go-ahead, operations would be moved to Ellesmere Port - as well as hundreds of jobs. More to follow.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Volkswagen is shifting its design focus to better compete with rivals like Tesla’s Model Y. The updated ID.3 and ID.4 will adopt a fresh design inspired by the ID.2 concept. The company is also responding to criticism by re-introducing buttons to its interiors. Volkswagen is readying a raft of improvements for the ID.3 and ID.4 that won’t just overhaul their designs, but also introduce new interiors and improvements to their underpinnings.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
German reliability testing of late-model electric vehicles (EVs) has revealed the Tesla Model 3 is the country’s worst performer, with a significant number of such models failing their first inspection after three years on the road. Once a car being used on German roads turns three years old, the country’s Technischer Überwachungsverein – abbreviated to TÜV and translated to Technical Inspection Association – carries out a general inspection every 24 months to certify its roadworthin
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Lamborghini competes in both the IMSA SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship with its SC63 LMDh and Huracán GT3 race cars. However, the automaker announced on Nov. 22 that it will put its World Endurance Championship program on hold next season. In a statement, Lamborghini said the WEC's new rules requiring at least two.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
More than 30% of cars in UK are more than 12 years old according to the SMMT UK motorists are shunning showrooms in favour of holding onto their ageing cars, to both the detriment of new car dealers and the benefit of warranty companies and independent garages. Despite total new car sales increasing 6% for the year to date, those to private buyers are down 11.8%, figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Rivian is involved in the development of VW Group’s next-generation EVs. VW will use Rivian’s electric architecture for future software-defined vehicles. The fully electric VW Golf Mk9 will be one of them, set to arrive in 2029. It seems Volkswagen’s $5.8 billion joint venture with Rivian has some ambitious projects in the works, and by “ambitious,” we mean important enough to shake up VW’s EV strategy for the next decade.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The last example of the car which put Walkinshaw on the path of being Holden’s in-house performance arm for the best part of three decades has come out of hiding, and its owners are willing to sell. Prior to 1988, Tom Walkinshaw Racing was best known for racing Jaguars which had won the 1985 Bathurst 1000, but that all changed when Holden had its infamous falling out with Peter Brock and his dealer team in 1987.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Aston Martin's Adrian Newey-designed Valkyrie hypercar ends production in 2024 A total of 275 units will have been built, including coupe, convertible, and track-only versions A regular Valkyrie recently set the production car lap record at the U.K.'s Silverstone Circuit Three years on from Aston Martin building its first customer Valkyrie, the.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
As Lotus adds range-extender options and pushes back EV sports car, Emira could live on with electrification Lotus could electrify the Emira and extend its lifecycle as the brand moves to hybridise its line-up and pushes back the sports car's long-awaited electric replacement. It's responding to flagging uptake of electric luxury cars by reducing its sales volume ambitions over the coming years and introducing a new range-extender (REx) powertrain option in a bid to boost the appeal of its EVs.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
At a public event, Toyota VP Yuki Nakajima told attendees that “We’re doing the Celica.” This marks Toyota’s first official confirmation of the much-anticipated eighth-generation coupe. The upcoming Celica is expected to launch alongside a new-generation GR86 model. After years of persistent rumors and speculative headline s, Toyota has finally confirmed that the Celica nameplate is making a comeback.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The Ford Ranger Super Duty – a heavier-duty version of the best-selling ute – will benefit from parts shared with the larger F-Series family to cope with its uprated load-hauling figures. Ford has confirmed the Ranger Super Duty will be fitted with eight-stud hubs – sourced from the North American F-250 Super Duty – which 18-inch steel wheels and 33-inch all-terrain tyres will be secured to.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Demand for Bentley's Mulliner personalization department is at record levels. According to Bentley, roughly three out of every four of its vehicles leave the factory with some Mulliner touches. With the strong demand, Mulliner is looking at ways to expand its offerings. One route is the introduction of much more tactile materials and finishes.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Is the most potent S-Class yet still recognisable as the luxury limousine of old? The straight-faced imbuing of its flagship limousine with comical gluts of propulsive force isn't an activity that Mercedes has ever shied from.Many times, AMG hasn’t even been needed to apply the finishing touches: the Mercedes mothership was already on the same wavelength.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
A YouTuber is building a “CyberRoadster” coupe from an accident-damaged Tesla sedan. The doors are the only body panels left from the donor car, a black Model 3 Performance. Originally scheduled for a 2020 launch, the real Tesla Roadster is now delayed until 2025 or 2026. We’re now four years past the original scheduled launch date for the Tesla Roadster and there’s no sign of it making a debut until 2025 at the earliest.
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
TMS Motor Group’s new multi-million pound Volvo Leicester store is now open. Originally located on Almond Road, customers can now find the dealership on Melton Road. The showroom has the latest range of Volvo cars on display, including the EX30 and the pure electric XC40 and plug-in hybrids, as well as a wide range of Volvo Selekt Approved Used models.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Max Verstappen was named the 2024 F1 Drivers' Champion after the Las Vegas Grand Prix McLaren still leads the Constructors' Championship with two races left this season George Russell led a one-two finish for Mercedes-Benz AMG in Las Vegas Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen secured his fourth-straight Formula 1 World Championship title following.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
All of the factory's operations would be moved to Ellesmere Port as part of 'consolidation' plans Vauxhall owner Stellantis has announced plans to close its historic commercial vehicle factory in Luton, just months after bosses threatened closures as part of a battle with the UK government over its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate. The announcement, which puts 1100 jobs at risk, is part of a move to “consolidate” Stellantis's UK manufacturing footprint to one site at Ellesmere Port, which las
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
The BMW M2 serves as the foundation for AC Schnitzer’s police-themed demonstration car. A police livery pairs with aero upgrades, a lowered stance, and significant power increases. This marks AC Schnitzer’s eighth contribution to the “Tune it! Safe!” initiative in Germany. Tuned vehicles and law enforcement don’t typically mix well, but the “Tune it!
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Vertu Motors has extended its partnership with call tracking supplier Barbuck, signing a new two-year contract. Established in 2016, the partnership sees Barbuck supply Vertu with its advanced call tracking solution ‘Calltracks’. Vertu gains insights by understanding its customers omnichannel journey leading to call enquiries. The latest contract will see new technical developments enhance marketing, sales and operational processes.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Audi's third-generation Q7 has been spotted testing in prototype form The debut is anticipated for late 2025 or early the following year The new Q7 may end being one of the last Audis to still feature a gas engine Audi has once again been spotted testing prototypes for its next Q7. Previously thought to be a new flagship SUV out testing, insiders.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Land Rover brand's first EV tests in extreme conditions as it approaches a launch next year The new electric Range Rover is undergoing final-stage testing ahead of its launch next year. New images show JLR's second production EV testing in the United Arab Emirates – following Arctic Circle testing earlier this year – where temperatures are hitting as high as 50deg C with humidity levels of 90%.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Toyota’s smallest model in Europe will soon receive a nip-tuck. The Toyota Aygo X will adopt a completely redesigned face. Interior updates are expected, based on the tester’s covered dashboard. Toyota’s smallest offering in the European market, the Aygo X, is is preparing for a refresh, with a camouflaged prototype spotted on public roads for the first time.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
The New South Wales Police Force has reiterated that sitting in the right lane longer than needed is still a punishable offence, making an example of one driver who committed a couple of other infractions, too. On Friday, November 22, Goulburn Highway Patrol officers detected a Subaru Forester with red P-plates being driven in the right-hand lane on the Hume Highway, which has a posted speed limit of 110km/h.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The upcoming third-generation Audi Q7 has been spotted testing in sporty SQ7 guise A debut for the new Q7 is expected in late 2025 or early the following year The new midsize three-row SUV may be among the last Audis launched with a gas engine Audi is working on a redesign for its Q7, and the new generation's sporty SQ7 variant has been spotted.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Hyundai goes big with a seven-seat electric flagship that majors on practicality and long-distance refinement Hyundai’s American proving ground in the Mojave Desert, where we've had an early taste of the new Hyundai Ioniq 9, is all about big: big skies, big temperatures and, erm, big tacos at the canteen.You could fit the entirety of LAX airport within the boundary of its high-speed oval, the mercury reliably tops 40deg C in summer and there's mile after punishing mile of test track where the Ko
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