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Hennessey to take Dodge Demon 170 to 1,700 hp for $200,000

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The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 was built to celebrate the end of the road for the current Challenger and its V-8 engine. The car generates a massive 1,025 hp when running on E85 fuel, but Hennessey Performance is already working on an upgrade that will lift output to as much as 1,700 hp. Hennessey CEO and founder John Hennessey is among.

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China imports Full Year 2023: Lexus ES and Mercedes GLE dominate market off just -2.3%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Lexus ES is the best-selling import in China for the 7th year in a row. Discover 40 years worth of Chinese Historical Data here. Sales of new imported light vehicles in China drastically slow down their fall in 2023, from -19% in 2022 to just -2.3% this year at 739,545 units. The Top 4 brands all drop faster than the market with Lexus at -6.8%, Mercedes at -4.6%, BMW at -11.4% and Porsche at -14.6%.

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Service Business Falls in December

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Lowest reading in years exposes room for improvement, Cox Auto says.

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Toyota Chief Believes EVs Can Only Capture 30% Of Future Auto Market

Carscoops

Toyota has faced its fair share of criticism from environmental activists and investors due to its sluggish adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The rationale behind its glacial pace may be explained by its chairman’s recent comments that he believes fully electric vehicles will only ever account for 30 percent of global auto sales. Akio Toyoda, the current chairman and former CEO of Toyota, and the grandson of the company’s founder, shared these remarks at a recent business event.

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2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring spied with updates

Motor Authority

Porsche's latest 911 GT3 Touring only arrived for the 2022 model year but an updated version has been spotted testing. The update looks to be a mild one and likely coincides with the planned update for the full 992-generation range. Also out testing are updated versions of the Carrera, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera GTS, Targa, Turbo, Turbo S, and.

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Vietnam Full Year 2023: Mitsubishi Xpander takes the lead, market off -23.7%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Mitsubishi Xpander tops the Vietnamese charts for the first time. Discover over 20 years of Vietnam Historical Data here. The Vietnamese new vehicle market is in freefall in 2023 at -23.7% to 388,531 sales, keeping in mind 2022 was a record year at 509,141 units. This year Hyundai (-17.3%) improves its market share to 17.4% and leaps two spots to #1.

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Why Ford CEO Jim Farley is bullish on 2024 — and why racing is key to selling 'passion' cars

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Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Motorsports , Plants/Manufacturing , Ford Continue reading Why Ford CEO Jim Farley is bullish on 2024 — and why racing is key to selling 'passion' cars Why Ford CEO Jim Farley is bullish on 2024 — and why racing is key to selling 'passion' cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo with prototype active suspension heads to auction

Motor Authority

In the 1980s, Lotus was developing active suspension for both race cars and road cars. Now one of the prototype road cars from that effort is up for auction in the U.K. with Anglia Car Auctions. According to the auction listing, this Lotus Esprit Turbo was originally built in 1980 as a pre-production unit and loaned to the DeLorean Motor Company.

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South Africa Full Year 2023: Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger lead stable market

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The Toyota Hilux celebrates 11 consecutive year in the South African pole position. Discover 50 years of South African Historical Data here. 532,098 new vehicles hit South African roads in 2022, a tiny 0.5% year-on-year increase and despite H2 sales in negative. Exports surge 12.7% to 396,290, the best result since 2019. The manufacturers order has Toyota (+8%) in firm command with 26.8% share, more than double the #2, the VW Group (-3.5%) at 12.7% of the market.

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Tesla plans to build sub £25,000 'Redwood' EV in 2025

Autocar

Elon Musk outlines plan to start building Tesla's long-awaited entry-level EV next year Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the electric car maker plans to start production of its next EV - codenamed Redwood - in the second half of 2025. The future car – which could be called the Tesla Model 2 in production – is tipped to cost less than £25,000 when it goes on sale in the UK.

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2026 Hyundai Nexo: Green Gassing Into A Fuel Cell Future

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CES may be better known for the latest and greatest in consumer electronics, from AI-backed gadgets to transparent microLED displays. Yet, the Las Vegas event has also become the springboard for many technological announcements in the automotive sector. For Hyundai, it was a chance to reassure the world that hydrogen propulsion is still a viable option for many sectors, including non-automotive and private passenger vehicles.

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GR GT trademark fuels rumors of road version of Toyota GT3 racer

Motor Authority

Toyota has been busy filing trademark applications for the “GR GT” name, perhaps signalling that it has a new sports car in the works. As first spotted by Autoguide, Toyota on Jan. 19 filed a trademark application for GR GT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The name would suggest a grand touring model developed by.

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Slovakia Full Year 2023: Skoda Octavia signs first win in 6 years

Best Selling Cars Blog

Station Wagon variants account for 63% of Skoda Octavia sales in 2023. Discover over 50 years of Slovak Historical Data here. 88,003 new cars found a Slovak home in 2023, a 11.6% year-on-year improvement. Skoda (+25.8%) strengthens its hold on the market with its share lifting from 17.6% to 19.8%. Toyota (+24.2%) also excels and gains two spots on last year to #2 with 11.7% share vs. 10.5% a year ago.

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Audi RS6 Avant

Autocar

Is the RS6 still the landmark performance estate car? There is no uncompromisingly large, outrageously fast and supremely usable performance estate car quite like the Audi RS6 Avant.Something clearly changed at Audi Sport headquarters during the genesis of the no-holds-barred Performance edition.It was evidently better understood than it ever had been what people really want from a modern fast estate car - and how far the design and dynamic mission statement of this iconic, do-it-all, any-weathe

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BYD to stop making pouch batteries for its hybrids on leakage concerns

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Filed under: Ownership , Safety , Hybrid Continue reading BYD to stop making pouch batteries for its hybrids on leakage concerns BYD to stop making pouch batteries for its hybrids on leakage concerns originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 20 Jan 2024 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition bids farewell to V-8

Motor Authority

Stellantis is in the process of phasing out the V-8 across its brands, and the next vehicle to bid farewell to the engine looks set to be the Jeep Wrangler. The Wrangler currently offers a 470-hp 6.4-liter V-8 in its Rubicon 392 grade, and Jeep took to social media this week to post a teaser that confirms plans for a Rubicon 392 Final Edition. The.

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China retail Full Year 2023: BYD and Tesla Model Y on top

Best Selling Cars Blog

The BYD Qin Plus ends the year in 2nd place. Discover 40 years worth of Chinese Historical Data here. Chinese retail sales of the selection of vehicles included in this update are up a modest 4.5% in 2023 to 20,742,652 units. That’s much more discreet than the 12% increase of wholesales. BSCB is the only non-Chinese medium to cover both wholesales (ex-factory shipments) and retail sales data for China so you can get the most complete picture of the largest new vehicle market in the world.

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Volkswagen ID 7

Autocar

Volkswagen gears up to finally go Tesla-hunting with its first all-electric saloon, the ID 7 There are echoes of the Volkswagen brand in its Ferdinand Piech-run, late-1990s-era pomp about its latest new model introduction: the Volkswagen ID 7. Longer even than the company’s combustion-engined Arteon, this is a visibly substantial new all-electric saloon that will take its maker into direct competition with upper-mid-sized executive rivals like the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE.

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Cut-price Kia EV2 electric car unlikely for Australia

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Kia’s new smallest electric car in Europe – the Slovakian-built EV2, which could be a city hatch or SUV – is off the cards for Australia as it would be too expensive by the time it reaches local showrooms. What a Kia electric hatchback could look like, imagined by Theottle. The Kia EV2 – the South Korean car giant’s upcoming entry-level electric car, due in 2025 – is unlikely to come to Australia to compete with Chinese giants MG, BYD and GWM.

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2025 Porsche 911 Turbo, 2025 Buick Enclave: Car News Headlines

Motor Authority

Porsche is working on an update for its current 992-generation 911, and a prototype has been spotted. The prototype is for the updated 911 Turbo which is expected to debut this year as a 2025 model. Although hybrid technology is expected to be introduced on the updated 911, this may be reserved for grades other than the Turbo. A redesigned Buick.

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Australia Full Year 2023: Exclusive Top 10 models by State and Territory

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Hilux wins 5 states but ranks #2 in the national Australian ranking. Discover over 75 years of Australian Historical Data here. Today we can share with you exclusive models data for each State and Territory in Australia. #1 nationwide for the year, the Ford Ranger only wins two States: Victoria and Tasmania. In contrast the Toyota Hilux wins five: New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and Northern Territory.

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Nio EL6

Autocar

It has tech to spare, but is the EL6 any good in the competitive electric family SUV class? We should start here by pointing out that you can’t buy the Nio EL6 in the UK. Not yet, anyway.However, this Chinese electric car brand has already started selling cars in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and Norway, and a UK offensive is highly likely before the end of 2024, with the 4.85-metre-long Nio EL6 SUV set to be one of the launch models.Read on to learn more about this tech-laden family

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Porsche 993 Cafe Racer Is A Modern 550 Spyder Spun From Steel And Nostalgia

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The world is no stranger to Porsche 911 restomods , but an independent automotive enthusiast has crafted something truly captivating with the Porsche 993 Cafe Racer one-off. This unique creation offers a ’90s reinterpretation of the iconic 550 Spyder, featuring handbuilt body panels and an open-top design that sets it apart. The owner and builder of the Cafe Racer is Kipp Lassetter from Scottsdale, Arizona.

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2027 Porsche Cayenne EV spy shots

Motor Authority

Porsche confirmed last year that its next Cayenne will be electric, and now we have fresh photos of what's thought to be a test mule. The vehicle may look like one of the many prototypes for the electric Macan due for a reveal later this month, but there are a number of clues that point to it being a test mule for the electric fourth-generation.

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Cyprus Full Year 2023: Toyota Yaris repeats at #1 in surging market (+26.7%)

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Yaris The Toyota Yaris is the most popular vehicle in Cyprus for the 2nd year in a row. Discover over 15 years of Cyprus Historical Data here. Based on data shared with us by our local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT , the Cyprus new car market surges 26.7% year-on-year in 2023 to 14,732 sales. Kia (+38%) keeps the brands lead and improves its share from 16.2% to 17.6%.

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MG sister brand IM Motors lined up for UK launch

Autocar

SAIC’s premium brand is likely to bring its Tesla-rivalling EVs here by 2026 MG ’s parent company, SAIC, is planning to launch its premium electric car brand IM Motors in the UK, Autocar understands. IM Motors – founded in late 2020 as a tie-up between SAIC, e-commerce giant the Alibaba Group and R&D specialist the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Group – delivered the first examples of its L7 executive saloon in late 2021.

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Tesla slammed by judge after pushing for arrest of NSW man – report

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A failed attempt to have a man arrested has resulted in Tesla getting slammed by a Federal Court Judge. A Federal Court judge has rejected attempts by Tesla to have a man from New South Wales arrested, after he allegedly defied court orders. Tesla filed a lawsuit in recent weeks in an attempt to have leaked whistleblower documents taken down from the internet, which the company alleges had been uploaded by the man, Lawyerly reports.

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2024 Honda Prologue delivers 296 miles of range for $48,795

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Honda has stuck to its promise made during last fall's debut of the 2024 Prologue to deliver the electric midsize SUV for under $50,000. The automaker on Thursday announced the 2024 Prologue is priced from $48,795, including a $1,395 destination charge. Also confirmed was the vehicle's maximum EPA-rated range estimate which comes in at 296 miles.

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Ukraine Full Year 2023: Market up 60.8%, Toyota and Renault in control

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Toyota is the most popular carmaker in Ukraine for the third year in a row. Discover 50 years of Ukrainian Historical Data here. New car sales in Ukraine rally back up 60.8% year-on-year in 2023 to 60,862 units. Toyota (+47.5%) holds onto the brands pole position for the third consecutive year but sees its share fall from 18.3% to 16.8%. Renault (+45.7%) also loses share but stays in 2nd place above a very impressive Volkswagen (+147.4%) up two spots to #3.

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Fisker Alaska electric pick-up truck confirmed for Europe

Autocar

The Fisker Alaska will go on sale in 2025 with a sub-£40,000 price Electric load-hauler to launch in 2025 with a price equivalent to £36,546 and 230-340 miles of range The new Fisker Alaska electric pick-up truck will be exported and sold in Europe, following the 2023 arrival of its Fisker Ocean SUV sibling. Confirming the decision to Autocar at CES in Las Vegas, company boss Henrik Fisker emphasised the model's exclusivity, saying: “It's not going to be in huge volumes.

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The Importance of Switching to Cloud-Based DMS for Auto Dealers

Get My Auto

The Limitations of Traditional Desktop-Based DMS Traditional desktop-based Dealer Management Systems (DMS) have long been the foundation of auto dealership operations, offering a range of essential tools and functions. Despite their widespread use, these systems frequently entail significant investments in […] The post The Importance of Switching to Cloud-Based DMS for Auto Dealers appeared first on Get My Auto.

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2025 Audi Q5 spy shots reveal fresh details

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Audi has been caught testing a prototype for a redesigned Q5. Expected in 2024 as a 2025 model for the U.S., the new third-generation Q5 will be Audi's last with internal-combustion power, as the automaker has confirmed that only electric vehicles will be launched beyond 2026. Some of the earlier prototypes were spotted testing alongside a new A5.

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Pakistan Full Year 2023: Market down -63.8%, Suzuki Alto at 25.7% share

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The Suzuki Alto holds one quarter of the Pakistani market in 2023. Discover close to 30 years of Pakistan Historical Data here. Sales of locally produced light vehicles in Pakistan are devastated in 2023 at -63.8% to just 82,218 units, according to local association PAMA. Issues with the importation of vehicle parts are partly to blame for this horrendous performance.

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BYD Seal

Autocar

Nascent Chinese electric car brand expands UK offering with stylish, range-conscious new Tesla Model 3 rival You might expect a carmaker entirely new to the European market to start by dipping a toe in the water with a single model, but less than a year after the launch of its first model, BYD is now introducing its third car to the UK market: the BYD Seal.BYD is not just throwing new models at the European market – it has also committed to local production with a factory in Hungary.

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The new Porsche Macan EV is afraid of commitment

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Panic! Worry! Fear! Is the new Porsche Macan EV, one of my favorite small SUVs, only going to be an electric-powered robot going forward? No. Phew. But the Macan EV is all new for 2024 – in fact, it’s new period. They’ve never made one without pistons and gasoline before. If the end is inevitable… The post The new Porsche Macan EV is afraid of commitment appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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2026 Audi RS 5 Avant spied with plug-in hybrid power

Motor Authority

Audi's A5 family currently consists of coupe, convertible, and hatchback body styles, but a new A5 Avant wagon is expected to join the fray for the next generation. Avant is the name Audi uses for the wagon body style. Prototypes for the A5 Avant wagon have been spotted in the past, and a new test vehicle that looks to be for a high-performance RS.

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Philippines Full Year 2023: Toyota Vios scores 5th straight win in market up 18.6%

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The Toyota Vios is the best-selling vehicle in the Philippines in 2023. Discover close to 30 years of Philippines Historical Data here. The Filipino new vehicle market is up a very solid 18.6% year in 2023 to 441,408 units. Keep in mind the all-time annual volume record was reached in 2017 (473,943). Toyota (+14.4%) remains ultra dominant but sees its market share drop from 46.6% to 44.9%.

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