Motor Authority
JUNE 30, 2024
A conversion morphs the Hummer H1 into an electric SUV dubbed the Cyber-Hummer The Cyber-Hummer uses Tesla powertrain components for 1,000 hp Cyber-Hummers cost $98,900 and are said to have about 300 miles of range A Canadian EV conversion shop announced plans this week to build an electric Hummer using Tesla components. North American Electric.
AutoDealer Today
JULY 1, 2024
Mazda hybrid wins the highest honor while a redesigned BMW gets the second-highest. A BMW SUV got the next-highest award.
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Best Selling Cars Blog
JULY 2, 2024
The Dacia Duster lodges a 7th consecutive win. Next generation pictured. Data by our Central European market data partner CE Auto shows a Moldovan new car market up 7.6% year-on-year in May to 881 sales. This bring the year-to-date tally up 13.6% to 3,592 units. The Dacia Duster (-14.3%) manages a 7th consecutive monthly win with 8.2% share vs. 9.5% so far this year.
Autocar
JULY 2, 2024
The Octa was, according to its makers, "a white-sheet vehicle" 626bhp 4x4 brute is a "Defender on steroids" for £158k; has AMG-baiting pace and is limited to 1070 examples The Defender Octa is the most extreme, powerful and capable variant of the 4x4 that Land Rover has yet produced, complete with a spec sheet that reflects its top-end £158,000 price.
Motor Authority
JULY 1, 2024
2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron goes on sale in November for about $15,000 less than the Porsche Macan EV Audi's PPE architecture has more efficient and powerful motors than other SUV E-Trons SQ6 E-Tron benefits from an available air suspension with adaptive dampers An underground parking garage below the cobblestone streets of San Sebastian, Spain’s.
Carscoops
JULY 1, 2024
Japan is proposing to build a 310+ mile conveyor belt to deliver cargo between Tokyo and Osaka. The belt would run in tunnels and above ground, and could deliver as much cargo as 25,000 truck drivers daily. Japan’s declining population is one reason the country is predicting a 36 percent shortfall in truck drivers by 2030. Many logistics companies around the world have high hopes for fully driverless trucks that will be able to operate around the clock without needing to sleep or take toil
Best Selling Cars Blog
JULY 3, 2024
The Dacia Sandero ranks #2 in Italy in May. It’s a great month for new car sales in Italy, up 15% year-on-year to 160,046 units. The year-to-date tally is now up 5.3% or 45,000 units to 886,386. The event of the month is the record share of BEVs at 8.3% of the market vs. 4.4% a year ago thanks to incentives finally available. However these incentives were spent in just 9 hours so many potential buyers didn’t benefit from them.
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Motor Authority
JULY 3, 2024
Following a thorough investigation, Koenigsegg has determined the cause of a fire that resulted in one of the company's $3 million Jesko hypercars burning to the ground in Greece in mid-June. In an Instagram post made on June 20, Koenigsegg CEO and founder Christian von Koenigsegg said a leak of hydraulic fluid on the road surface near the.
Carscoops
JULY 5, 2024
The front half of the tester resembles a traditional sports car, while the rear looks a bit like an X6. Our spy sources suggest this model could be a smaller series production model like the i8. The dramatic coupe lacks traditional door handles and likely uses an 800-volt electrical architecture. BMW is in the midst of transforming its battery-electric lineup with its Neue Klasse series of models, set to spawn six models by 2027, and the latest addition to this family has just been spotted.
Best Selling Cars Blog
JULY 4, 2024
The Kia Sportage repeats at #1 in the UK. It’s a 23rd consecutive month of year-on-year gains for the UK market in June at a meagre +1.1% to 179,263 units, according to SMMT. This way, the H1 tally passes the million mark for the first time since 2019 at 1,006.763 (+6%). Once again, the market is pulled up by robust fleet sales at +14.2% to 105,8686 and 59.1% share vs. 52.3% a year ago whereas private sales sink -15.3% to 67,625 and 37.7% share vs. 45% a year ago.
Autocar
JULY 1, 2024
Rapid rise in mass is driven by electrification, popularity of SUVs and disappearance of lightweight small cars The average weight of a new car has increased by nearly 400kg over the past seven years, according to Autocar data. Analysis of weight figures from Autocar road tests shows that between 2016 and 2023 – approximately one model cycle – the mean average kerb weight of new cars rose from 1553kg to 1947kg.
Motor Authority
JULY 2, 2024
Koenigsegg once again breaks the speed and braking record of 0-400-0 kph The Jesko Absolut beat the Koenigsegg Regera and Rimac Nevera The records were set using the same Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires as customer cars, of which Koenigsegg will make 125 Koenigsegg has broken its own 0-400-0 kph (0-249-0 mph) record for production cars, posting.
Carscoops
JULY 4, 2024
Police in Phoenix pulled over a Waymo robotaxi after it temporarily drove into an oncoming lane of traffic. Bodycam footage from the scene shows the officer approaching the Jag and finding nobody at the wheel. The cop was unable to write a ticket because there was no human driver present. The threat of us receiving a fine or having our license taken away is one of the main reasons public roads aren’t just one huge destruction derby free-for-all.
Best Selling Cars Blog
JULY 4, 2024
The Opel Corsa is now #2 year-to-date in Croatia. New car sales in Croatia gain 14% year-on-year in June to 8,225 units, an excellent score given June 2023 was already up 41% on the year prior. The year-to-date volume is now up 14.8% to 38,794. Skoda (+79.8%) scores a stellar month and reclaims its usual top spot in the brands ranking, dislodging Volkswagen (-12.7%) in difficulty year-on-year but up to 12.3% share vs. 11.1% year-to-date.
Autocar
JULY 2, 2024
Gaydon plays to it wealthiest traditionalists with a throwback, front-engined-V12-manual bruiser collector's special This point, I feel, needs making from the outset. There is only one car in the history of the, er, car to mate a turbo V12 engine to a manual gearbox. And you’re looking at it. Or one of them, for there will be just 110, making the Aston Martin Valour so rare that you’re more likely to see a rocking horse manuring an adjacent field than chance across one on the road.So don’t spend
Motor Authority
JULY 4, 2024
Exhibit showcases five Corvettes rescued from a sinkhole that opened 10 years ago National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, sits on top of a vast cave system 2001 Mallett Hammer Z06 on display remains in its mangled condition On a quiet morning well before the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, opened for business, the.
Carscoops
JULY 2, 2024
VW cuts costs by eliminating free Porsche company cars for about 200 executives. The decision is met with lawsuits and protests from affected employees. Audi vehicles may become the new “premium” option for downgraded executives. Company cars are a nice treat for employees, especially if they come from a premium brand. Unfortunately for high-ranked officials at Volkswagen, they can no longer have a free Porsche delivered on their driveway as part of the group-wide cost-cutting measur
Best Selling Cars Blog
JULY 2, 2024
The Toyota Yaris Cross is the best-selling vehicle in Serbia in May. According to data shared by our Central European partner CE Auto , 3,118 new cars found a buyer in Serbia, a 9.3% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally is now up 25.5% to 14,862. Big event this month: after first appearing in the Top 10 last November, the Toyota Yaris Cross leads the charts for its first monthly win in Serbia.
Autocar
JULY 4, 2024
New long-wheelbase variant, with a larger battery, more powerful motor and versatile configurations, shows the ID Buzz at its best In 2022, Volkswagen’s effort to electrify its model range resulted in the launch of a new, different and vaguely recognisable kind of electric family car, and unlike the brand's other ID cars so far (which have spawned Audi, Cupra and Skoda siblings), this one is VW-only.Its electric cars are proving popular thanks to their diversity, but none is more unique than thi
Motor Authority
JULY 1, 2024
The Toyota Supra enters the 2025 model year without the base 2.0-liter turbo-4 offered in previous years, and as a result has a much steeper starting price. Due at dealerships in the fall, the 2025 Supra comes standard with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 and carries a starting price of $57,345, including a $1,095 destination charge. That price.
Motor 1
JULY 2, 2024
Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler are way down but the Italian brands are actually up.
Best Selling Cars Blog
JULY 4, 2024
The Mitsubishi Outlander reaches a record ranking in Australia in June. After 20 consecutive months of year-on-year gains and 5 straight monthly record, the Australian new car market marks a pause in June at -4.2% to 119,659 units. Now that customers have received vehicles that were ordered months or even years ago, we are witnessing a cooling down of the market as expected given the challenging economic conditions.
Autocar
JULY 4, 2024
Production of XF, XE and F-Type models ended last month, although cars will be available from stock Searching for redemption, we bid farewell to the nonconfirmist saloon that never quite left the mark it should have Who buys a Jaguar saloon? From about now, nobody will - at least for a while, because this is one of the last of the current four-door Jaguars that will be built, prior to a hiatus for this so-traditional style of car whose replacement still lingers some time off in the future.
Motor Authority
JUNE 30, 2024
Polestar follows up the 3 SUV with a coupe-like 4 with seats for five It’s fast but flappable: the 4 has scalding electric power, but the ride needs fine-tuning With Android firmware and wireless Apple CarPlay—and ambient lighting themed on the solar system—it’s a tech-forward statement Will a small sales network and.
Machines with Souls
JULY 5, 2024
The $2.25-million dollar Ferrari Daytona SP3 is a rare and special thing, but I can still get a hold of one for a tour. The post Tour the $2.25 million dollar Ferrari Daytona SP3 appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Best Selling Cars Blog
JULY 2, 2024
The Skoda Scala ranks #2 in Bosnia in May. Our Central European partner CE Auto has new car sales in Bosnia & Herzegovina up 5.2% year-on-year in May to 1,202 units. The year-to-date volume is now up 8.9% to 5,192. The Skoda Octavia (-12.4%) reclaims the top spot it holds year-to-date with 8.8% share vs. 7.3% so far this year. In fact Skoda monopolises the podium with the Scala (+17.9%) up three spots on last month to #2 and the Fabia (-21.4%) up five to #3.
Autocar
JULY 1, 2024
Issues range from screens going black and steering-wheel buttons not responding to cars not charging Volvo is working to fix a number of serious software issues with the EX30 that has, Autocar has been told, resulted in some owners handing their cars back. These issues, owners say, range from screens going black and steering-wheel buttons not responding to cars not charging and even emergency braking systems randomly activating.
Motor Authority
JULY 1, 2024
JLR has issued a recall spanning six of its SUV lines, though only certain examples from the 2024 model year. The cause is an oil filter housing that may crack and leak oil at high pressure into the engine bay, increasing the risk of a fire. The leaking oil could also become a hazard for other road users if gets onto the road surface. The affected.
AutoDealer Today
JULY 3, 2024
In this video, Paul Dosescu with the Automotive Training Academy by Assurant provides you with little time savers that you can do every day to get ahead in the service department.
Best Selling Cars Blog
JULY 3, 2024
Cupra is up to a record #13 this month. The Spanish new car market edges up 2.2% year-on-year in June to 103,357 sales, leading to a year-to-date volume up 5.9% to 535,243. Like last month, sales to rental companies single-handedly pull the market in positive territory as they progress +15.4% year-on-year to 28,504 units and 27.6% share vs. 24.4% a year ago.
Autocar
JULY 3, 2024
New hot hatch packs “advanced electric powertrain” and has been engineered for "go-kart feeling" Mini will showcase the EV future of its John Cooper Works programme at next week’s Goodwood Festival of Speed with the new Mini Cooper JCW E. A camouflaged version of the electric hot hatch will run up Goodwood's famed hillclimb. The JCW E is said to feature an “advanced electric powertrain”, suggesting it will pack more power than the 215bhp Mini Cooper SE.
Motor Authority
JULY 3, 2024
Genesis engineers have been spotted testing a prototype for an updated version of the GV60, the Korean luxury brand's debut electric vehicle. The prototype is heavily camouflaged but a few subtle tweaks stand out. The front fascia design is new, and the headlights adopt new internals with smaller element LEDs. The aerodynamic pattern used for the.
AutoDealer Today
JULY 2, 2024
Q1 market share, sales up year-over-year despite quarter-over-quarter slump. Charger availability still an obstacle.
Best Selling Cars Blog
JULY 2, 2024
First North Macedonian Top 10 finish for the Citroen C4 X. According to data shared with us by our European partner CE Auto , new car sales in North Macedonia continue on their great run with May volumes up another 12.3% year-on-year to 619, leading to a year-to-date tally up 33.7% to 3,029. The Opel Corsa is the surprise leader this month with a dominant 7.4% share, earning a spot in the year-to-date Top 10 at #6 as a result.
Autocar
JULY 3, 2024
4x4 firm's second model pushed back due to "reluctant" consumer uptake of EVs and legislative obstacles Ineos has delayed the launch of its new Fusilier 4x4 until further notice, citing weak demand for electric vehicles and uncertainty around governmental EV policies. The second model from chemical magnate Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 4x4 company was due to enter production in 2027, but its launch has now been pushed back indefinitely as Ineos waits for the EV market - and the legislative framework arou
Motor Authority
JULY 2, 2024
When it comes to sports cars, small and light is the ideal. Heavy battery packs make that hard to achieve with EVs, but U.K.-based Nyobolt claims to have the solution. Nyobolt has developed battery tech that allows for ultra-fast charging, which the startup believes will obviate the need for big battery packs. If drivers can charge quick enough.
AutoDealer Today
JULY 1, 2024
Newly acquired companies add RV, power-sports offerings, follow a third purchase APCO made in May.
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