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Dealers brush off economic uncertainty to invest in business

Motor Trader

Motor dealers are still looking to invest in their forecourts this year, in the face of economic uncertainty, rising costs and business challenges. Of those who plan to invest in their business this year, more than two-thirds (67%) are planning to boost their stock, according to Close Brothers Motor Finance’s Forecourt Foresight research. Almost three.

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Rivian patents roof rail lighting system

Motor Authority

Rivian has filed two patent applications for integrated lighting in the roof rails in its electric pickup trucks and SUVs. The two applications show slightly different versions of a lighting system that would be part of the roof cross bars typically used to secure cargo. Accompanying drawings show pickup trucks and SUVs resembling the current.

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Italy January 2024: Dacia hits record 2nd place, Jeep Avenger at #4

Best Selling Cars Blog

Dacia is only outsold by Fiat in January. The Italian new car market is up 10.6% year-on-year in January to 141,946 units according to UNRAE. Private sales are up 10.2% to 88,083 and 61.1% share vs. 61.5% a year ago, self registrations are down -5% to 11,357 and 7.9% share vs. 9.2%, long term leases edge up 4.8% to 30,406 and 21.1% share vs. 22.3% and short term rentals surge a whopping 306.7% to 6,170 and 4.3% share vs. 1.2% in January 2023.

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Car-Buying More Satisfying in 2023

AutoDealer Today

Study shows buyers having an easier time, including on price.

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Lancia Ypsilon revealed as brand's first electric car

Autocar

The long-awaited new Lancia Ypsilon was revealed on the brand's website Italian brand’s resurgence begins with bold supermini featuring new infotainment and on-board table The new Lancia Ypsilon has been revealed as the Italian brand's first electric car , complete with a bold, concept-inspired look, Stellantis’s new infotainment and an on-board table.

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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz spy shots reveal mild updates

Motor Authority

Hyundai's preparing to refresh its pickup truck. Spotted on public roads, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is now undergoing cold-weather testing. Despite the heavy camouflage, it's clear the South Korean automaker's pickup truck's refresh will be mild. The prototypes appear to be production ready and a debut is expected to take place in 2024 with.

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Spain January 2024: Rental sales lift market up 7.3%, Dacia Sandero and Toyota Corolla on top

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Corolla misses out on the monthly top spot for just 90 sales. New car sales in Spain advance 7.3% year-on-year in January to 68,685. Almost the entire growth is due to sales to rental companies, up 74.6% to 7,238. Private sales grow 6.3% to 34,037 and company sales actually regress at -1.6% to 27,410. Despite this robust score, we remain 20.5% below the pre-pandemic level of January 2020.

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New Porsche Taycan clocks 364-mile range, 332kW charging

Autocar

Taycan hasn't been extensively restyled; the tweaks are focused on what's under the skin Autocar drives – and charges – massively upgraded performance EV ahead of its debut next week The new 2024 Porsche Taycan will be revealed in the next few days, touting dramatic increases in range, efficiency, charging speed and performance. The German firm’s first electric car has been substantially refreshed for its fourth year on sale, following hot on the heels of its new sibling, the electric Macan ,

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Electric Lotus sports car reportedly debuting in 2025

Motor Authority

Lotus will unveil an electric sports car next year, with production scheduled to start in 2027, according to a recent Top Gear report. Codenamed Type 135, the sports car will aim for a starting price of around 75,000 British pounds (about $95,000 at current exchanges). That's a bit pricier than entry-level versions of the current gasoline-powered.

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Taiwan January 2024: Toyota Yaris Cross up to #4, MG HS at #6 in market up 58.8%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Yaris Cross is up to 4th place in Taiwan in January. New car sales in Taiwan grow 28.8% in January to 44,821 units as the Lunar New Year holiday falls in February this year. Toyota (+3.5%) vastly trails the market but holds its own market share-wise at 27.4% vs. 27.1% over the Full Year 2023. The reason being a particularly high year-ago score.

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The Tesla Cybertruck Has Already Been Hit With A Dumb Recall

Motor 1

A recall has been issued by the NHTSA for over 2 million Teslas for dashboard warning lights with font sizes that are too small.

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Fisker plots European production of £28,000 Pear EV

Autocar

Fisker claims the standard Pear will dispatch the 0-60mph sprint in 6.3sec Family hatchback is due with a host of unique features in 2025; high performance variant due Fisker has signed off the design and engineering of its crucial new entry-level EV, the Pear, as it ramps up towards putting the innovative six-seat hatchback into production on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Volvo stops funding Polestar, hands stake to Chinese-owned Geely

Motor Authority

Funding and control of Polestar is shifting. On Thursday Volvo announced it is shifting "full operational and financial support" of its Polestar subsidiary to Chinese-owned Geely. Volvo itself is a subsidiary of Geely, which snapped up the Swedish automaker from Ford in 2010. Volvo and Geely never fully merged, but Geely owns a Geely owns a 78.7%.

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North Macedonia Full Year 2023: Kia Sportage snaps last minute lead

Best Selling Cars Blog

Discover over 15 years of North Macedonian Historical Data here. According to our local partner CE Auto , the North Macedonian new car market is up 10.5% year-on-year in 2023 to 5,418 units. There is a new #1 in the models ranking: the Kia Sportage (+16.6%) lifts two spots to the pole position, a ranking it snapped at the last minute as it was still #2 by end November.

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Forget electric, synthetic fuels can ‘save the world’ says Porsche

CarExpert

Porsche believes it will be eFuels , and not electrification, which will future-proof the world’s automotive landscape. The company is confident it has found a ‘holy grail’ solution to the switch from fossil fuels to a sustainable plan which is kind to the environment. It’s not just for cars, either, as eFuels could also work for the petrochemical needs of industry as well as aviation and shipping.

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BMW M4 facelift brings more power and lower prices

Autocar

'S58' straight six in the M4 gains 20bhp Tech upgrade for 4 Series also introduces new lights and revised infotainment software The BMW M4 Competition has received a range of tweaks aimed at keeping it on pace with the sports car opposition, boosting its engine's output and cutting prices. The twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight six gains 20bhp, up from 503bhp to 523bhp.

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Review: 2024 Lexus GX 550 paints target on Land Rover

Motor Authority

Land Rover has a new problem, and of all the automakers, the problem comes from Lexus. We’ll just file that under things we didn’t see coming in 2024. For the first time in 14 years, the 2024 Lexus GX 550 is new. Most of it remains familiar. This year, the body-on-frame SUV arrives on a new platform, with fewer cylinders and more.

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Moldova Full Year 2023: Dacia Duster repeats at #1, 6 SUVs in Top 6

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Dacia Duster is #1 again in Moldova. Consult over 50 years worth of Moldovan data here. 8,973 new cars found a buyer in Moldova in 2023 based on data shared with us by CE Auto , a robust 15.3% year-on-year improvement which follows a 13.5% lift in 2022 and a 31% growth in 2021. The Dacia Duster (+22.4%) repeats at #1 with 7.1% share, while the Kia Sportage (+36.3%), still #1 at end-November, overtakes the Toyota RAV4 (+13.2%) for 2nd place.

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Tesla Cybertruck wheel covers, it turns out, are rubbing into the tire sidewalls

Auto Blog

Filed under: Weird Car News , Tesla , Truck , Electric , Luxury Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck wheel covers, it turns out, are rubbing into the tire sidewalls Tesla Cybertruck wheel covers, it turns out, are rubbing into the tire sidewalls originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 2 Feb 2024 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2024 Audi Q7 update brings customisable lights

Autocar

Most notably, the new Q7 features redesigned matrix LED headlamps Second facelift for seven-seat SUV brings trick LEDs and a number of new options; priced from £67k The Audi Q7 has received a second facelift, aimed at improving its on-road presence. The most notable change for the luxury SUV is the introduction of the matrix LED headlights from the electric Audi Q6 E-tron , sitting higher than previously.

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Test drive: 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio ages with grace

Motor Authority

Sometimes automakers get it right the first time. For enthusiasts looking for one of the best-driving small luxury SUVs, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio nailed it out of the gate. Alfa Romeo has given the Stelvio minor updates since it debuted six years ago, but this crossover SUV carries the same basic gorgeous design, it remains comfortable up front, and.

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Bosnia & Herzegovina Full Year 2023: Skoda Octavia signs 11th win in past 12 years

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Skoda Octavia scores a 6th consecutive win in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Discover 15 years of Bosnian Historical Data here. Data by our local partner CE Auto shows a Bosnian new car market surging 27.5% year-on-year to 11,858 sales. The Skoda Octavia (+70.4%) vastly beats the market to lodge a 6th consecutive win and 11th win in the past 12 years.

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Searching Google Earth For Old Race Tracks Is Our New Favorite Rabbit Hole

Motor 1

Ghostly remains of oval tracks, road courses, and drag strips are scattered around the world. How many can you find?

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Honda NSX set to return as halo in radical new EV line-up

Autocar

New NSX will adopt more aggressive cab-forward silhouette than its Saloon sibling CEO Toshihiro Mibe confirms electric sports car in development with "completely different taste" to past models The Honda NSX is tipped to return with electric power in the coming years as part of the Japanese firm’s radical new EV line-up. Following the unveiling of the Saloon concept, which will become the first car in the new 0 Series line-up, company CEO Toshihiro Mibe revealed that Honda is already “researchin

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Report: Lewis Hamilton to leave Mercedes, sign with Ferrari for 2025 F1 season

Motor Authority

"Silly season" is in full swing early in motorsports' top ranks, with multiple sources saying change is in the air for Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton. On Thursday, multiple outlets broke the news that Ferrari aims to shake up Formula 1 by signing Lewis Hamilton. The move would take the Brit away from Mercedes after 13 years, the two most recent.

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Kazakhstan Full Year 2023: Market up 60.5%, Hyundai topples Chevrolet, Cobalt threepeats at #1

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Chevrolet Cobalt is the best-seller in Kazakhstan for the third year in a row. Discover 50 years of Kazakhstan Historical Data here. New vehicle sales in Kazakhstan surge 60.5% year-on-year in 2023 to a record 198,686 units, marking a 7th consecutive year of growth and making it one of the most dynamic markets in the world. Hyundai (+60.1%) snaps the brands lead off Chevrolet (+33.6%), with its share almost unchanged at 23.5%.

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Toyota admits to cheating engine tests for HiLux, Prado, LandCruiser, shipments halted

Drive.com

Shipments of Toyota vehicles with three popular diesel engines – including the 2.8-litre four-cylinder in the HiLux and Prado – have been paused overseas after “irregularities” were found in power certification testing. The impact on Australia is unclear. Toyota has admitted to cheating certification testing for diesel engines used in the HiLux, Fortuner, HiAce, LandCruiser 300 Series, Prado and Lexus LX – among other models – months after admitting to rigging crash tests for develop

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Alpina B5 GT

Autocar

Limited-edition, 625bhp mega-estate arrives in the UK – and is brilliant Apart from their twin-turbo V8 engine formats and top speeds just a touch north of 200mph, the Ferrari F40 and the new Alpina B5 GT don’t have a lot in common.For one thing, the German car is far rarer, being limited to just 250 examples, most of which have been ordered in estate form.

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2025 BMW Z4 adds manual transmission option

Motor Authority

The 2024 BMW Z4 did not in fact get a manual transmission option, as had long been rumored. Instead the transmission choice has lagged into the new model year. On Tuesday, the 2025 BMW Z4 debuted and finally added the option of a 6-speed manual transmission. The row-your-own shifter will only come in the M40i trim and will be part of a $3,5500.

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China new models December 2023: BYD Song L, AvatR 12, Zeekr 007 launch

Best Selling Cars Blog

BYD Song L It is now time to study the newcomers in the Chinese wholesales charts. This month, we have 9 new models hitting dealerships, all of them Chinese. Once again this shows that foreign manufacturers simply can’t keep up with the launch frequency of their Chinese counterparts and are overwhelmed by the speed at which domestic models are released to market.

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2025 Chery Pickup: New Mid-Size Truck Revs Up For Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux Showdown

Carscoops

Unlike the powerhouse that is Build Your Dreams (BYD), Chinese auto manufacturer Chery is one of the lesser-known brands in the Western world, albeit with serious ambitions beyond the boundaries of East Asia. It boasts a multitude of sub-brands that you’ve probably never heard of, like Exeed, Omoda, Jaecoo, Jetour, and Karry. With such a vast array of sedans and SUVs, you might need a diary to keep track of them all.

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BMW Z4 gains manual gearbox for 2024

Autocar

The gearbox will likely introduce a pricing premium over the standard Z4 M40i German roadster gets a clutch pedal in bid to boost appeal and remain competitive with rival sports cars BMW will begin production of a manual version of the Z4 M40i roadster in the first quarter of 2024. It will be the first time that BMW has put a clutch pedal in the current UK-spec Z4 since it was launched in 2019.

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2025 BMW M4 Coupe and Convertible gain power and tech

Motor Authority

On Tuesday, the 2025 BMW M4 Coupe and Convertible debuted with more power, tweaked designs, and upgraded technology. The minor updates will bow when the car enters production for the new model year in March. When it arrives, it will carry a base price of $80,095 including $995 destination for the M4 Coupe and $96,295 for the M4 Competition xDrive.

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Morocco Full Year 2023: Renault Express first non-Dacia to lead in over 10 years

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Renault Express is the most popular vehicle in Morocco in 2023. Discover 20 years of Moroccan Historical Data here. The Moroccan new light vehicle market is stable in 2023 at 161,504 units (+0.1%). This includes 145,292 passenger cars (+1.5%) and 16,212 light commercials (-11%). In the passenger cars brands ranking, Dacia (-13%) is in difficulty and sees its market share plunge from 27.2% last year to 23.3%.

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EV Owners Face Soaring Insurance Rates In UK, Pay Double What ICE Cars Do

Carscoops

Automotive insurers in Britain have refuted allegations of profiteering following a massive 50 percent increase in the cost of insuring electric vehicles in 2023. As a result, drivers in the country are now paying nearly double the insurance premiums compared to owners of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Insurers respond that there’s little they can do, and that the premiums are determined by claim costs and frequency.

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Kimera Evo38 set to launch as rally weapon inspired by Lancia 037

Autocar

Evo38 will be unveiled on 22 February before being displayed at the Geneva motor show Road-legal restomod is Evo37 successor and will be unveiled in February with wide-reaching dynamic upgrades Italian motorsport firm Kimera Automobili is preparing to launch the Evo38 - the latest iteration of its significantly modernised and updated take on the Lancia 037 Stradale.

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Electric Jeep Wagoneer S revealed with posh screen-filled interior

Motor Authority

Stellantis on Tuesday revealed the first images of the Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. starting this fall, likely as a 2025 model. The images show a sleeker exterior than current Wagoneer models, in line with what Jeep previously teased, as well as a screen-filled interior that will include a standard dual-pane.

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