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Mercedes-Benz AMG One pops up for sale

Motor Authority

One of just 275 Formula 1-inspired Mercedes-AMG One supercars is up for sale at dealership F1rst Motors in Dubai. First shown in concept form in 2017, the AMG One was built to celebrate Mercedes' F1 success. That success has since receded. Red Bull Racing is now the dominant team in F1, and Mercedes' star driver Lewis Hamilton is heading to.

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Czechia January 2024: Skoda up to highest share in 4 years, Ssangyong breaks into Top 10

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Skoda Kamiq breaks its volume and share records in January. New car sales in Czechia climb up a very solid 18.8% in January to 20,361 units. Homegrown behemoth Skoda (+45.9%) shoots up to a mammoth 42.3% share, its highest in exactly 4 years: since the 43.3% of January 2020. In fact Skoda is almost solely responsible for the overall volume growth this month, with the next 8 carmakers all trailing the market.

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Effective Inventory Management Strategies for Auto Dealers

Get My Auto

In the fast-paced world of auto sales, effective inventory management is crucial. It’s not just about having the right cars at the right time; it’s about maximizing profitability, reducing overhead, and staying ahead of market trends. Here’s how modern auto […] The post Effective Inventory Management Strategies for Auto Dealers appeared first on Get My Auto.

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BMW i16 is the radical i8 successor that never was

Autocar

The supercar was kept secret for four years Striking hybrid supercar, based on Vision M Next concept, was heavily inspired by the legendary M1 BMW designed a radical mid-engined hybrid supercar to succeed the i8 - but never put it into production. Kept secret for four years but now revealed by BMW head designer Domagoj Dukec on social media, the striking i16 could have been the M performance division's second bespoke model after the 1978 M1 supercar.

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Pagani Huayra R Evo adds power, long-trail design

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Pagani has revealed a more extreme version of its already over-the-top Huayra R track car. The new Huayra R Evo is no mere update as the car features a new body, a thoroughly overhauled engine, and the ability to remove the roof. The new body represents the biggest change over the Huayra R. It adopts a long-tail design, similar to what Pagani.

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Germany January 2024: Skoda scores first ever podium finish, Dacia #10, Opel Astra #5

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The Skoda Octavia is on the German podium for the 2nd time ever. German new car sales shoot up 19.1% year-on-year in January to 213,553 units. Volkswagen (+12.1%) trails the market slightly but scores a solid 19.5% share vs. 18.2% over the Full Year 2023. Mercedes (-0.5%) is soft year-on-year but at 10% share it is well above its December level of 8.2%.

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Electric 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster Drops Camo To Show Its Lights

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Our spy photographers have captured a new prototype of the next-generation Porsche 718 Boxster, further shedding its disguise. Gone are several bits of camouflage and the fake exhaust pipes, while also revealing production headlights that echo the design of the Taycan and Macan. The rear also throws off more of its cloak, showcasing a slim third brake light and real taillights.

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Toyota patents truck bed cover with air bladder

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If you need to secure cargo in a pickup bed, tie-down straps are the go-to option. But Toyota doesn't think that's enough. In a patent application released by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Jan. 2, and originally filed on June 8, 2022, Toyota discusses using air bladders to keep items from shifting while the truck is in.

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Japan January 2024: Market (-12.4%) held back by Daihatsu (-62.6%), Lexus LBX in Top 50

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Lexus LBX is already up to #42 for its first full month of sales. The Japanese new vehicle market starts the year in difficult fashion with January sales down -12.4% to 334,838. The negative result is partly due to the safety test falsification scandal at Daihatsu which paused shipments in late December and completely shut down production for the entire month of January.

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Weird: Ferrari Is Testing A Tesla Model S Plaid At Its Maranello Factory

Motor 1

If there's one thing we never thought we'd see being benchmarked at Ferrari, it's an American-made sedan.

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New Porsche Taycan: 320kW charging, 422 miles and 939bhp

Autocar

The Taycan's range is now up to 422 miles and it charges at 320kW Flagship electric saloon receives a host of upgrades to its chassis, interior, range, and dynamics The Porsche Taycan has received an extensive upgrade as part of the firm's bid to cement its position as one of the fastest, longest-range and best-handling EVs on sale. Due on sale in the spring, the new Taycan “excels over its predecessor in every discipline” , according to Porsche, which claims huge improvements in range, accelera

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Lexus RZ F trademark hints at high-performance electric SUV

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Lexus applied for trademark protection with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on February 1 for the name RZ F, hinting that a high-performance version of the RZ electric compact crossover may be in the works. Lexus has also already toyed with the idea of a high-performance RZ. It rolled out the RZ Sport concept in 2023 and that concept.

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Portugal January 2024: Peugeot (+56.5%) and 2008 (+115.7%) in control of market up 7.5%

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The Peugeot 2008 confirms it is the best-seller in Portugal. Portuguese new car sales are up a solid 7.5% year-on-year in January to 15,737 units. This comes on the back of January 2023 volumes already up 48.4%. Strikingly, the Top 4 manufacturers all outpace the market: Peugeot (+56.5%) is back to #1 with 13.3% share, distancing Dacia (+17.6%) up to #2 for the third time in the past 5 months, Mercedes (+14.2%) and Toyota (+24.7%) up three spots on its FY2023 level at #4.

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New-vehicle emissions reduction targets announced for Australia next year

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Strict proposed emissions targets for new vehicles due next year – intended to catch Australia up with the US – are set to force manufacturers to sell more electric and hybrid cars to offset high-pollution utes and 4WDs. The Federal Government has proposed tough emissions standards for new passenger and light-commercial vehicles aimed to catch the nation up with the US – and save Australians money at the fuel pump.

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Petrol Mini Cooper brings 154bhp for £22k

Autocar

New Oxford-made ICE 3dr is heavy update of 10-year-old F56 Fourth-generation three-door marries slick design with proven – but reworked – mechanicals Mini has lifted the curtain on the final combustion-engined iteration of its three-door hatchback , now designated the Cooper – saying it has prioritised “agile handling, driving pleasure, safety and comfort”.

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RB F1 team, formerly known as AlphaTauri, reveals 2024 car

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The first race of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship is less than a month away, and teams are starting to reveal their contenders for the new season. The latest is RB, officially Visa Cash App RB, the Red Bull feeder team formerly known as AlphaTauri. Its contender is called the VCARB 01, and it was shown for the first time late on Thursday in.

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UK January 2024: Kia Sportage #1, BMW 1 Series up to record #5

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BMW 1 Series UK sales are up 156.1% year-on-year in January. The UK new car market advances 8.2% year-on-year in January to 142,876 units. One of the interesting facts in the UK this month is the one millionth BEV registered. Diesel sales drop -10.1% to 9,348, petrol matches the market at +7.5% to 81,905 and 57.3% share vs. 57.7% a year ago, BEVs soar 21% to 20,935 and 14.7% share vs. 13.1% in January 2023, PHEVs do ever better at +31.1% to 11,944 and 8.4% share vs. 6.9% and HEVs drop -1.2% to 1

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VFACTS: BYD topples Tesla on Australian sales charts for the first time

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For the first time in recorded history, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD sold more cars in Australia than US-based rival Tesla last month – though its lead may not be attributed to the popularity of its models. In January 2024, BYD sold 1310 cars in Australia, consisting of 589 Seal sedans , 465 Atto 3 SUVs , and 256 Dolphin hatchbacks – the latter of which is the cheapest EV currently on sale locally.

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New BMW 5 Series Touring revealed as PHEV and EV only in UK

Autocar

Entry-level EV is 335bhp i5 eDrive40, priced at £69,950 Crucial estate loses diesel power in UK including a dual-motor M-badged EV with around 600bhp The new BMW 5 Series Touring will be launched in the UK in May with the choice of plug-in hybrid and electric drivetrains, including a dual-motor M-badged EV with nearly 600bhp. The first estate car from BMW to offer an electric drivetrain option arrives six months after the launch of the eighth-generation 5 Series saloon, with which it shares it

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2025 Audi RS 6 Avant GT channels IMSA GTO history for final swan song

Motor Authority

The end of the road looms for the current Audi RS 6 Avant, but not before a grand finale. On Monday, the 2025 Audi RS 6 Avant GT debuted as the swan song for the current fire-breathing wagon that channels the automaker's IMSA racing legacy. Audi said it will build 660 units globally with production commencing the second quarter, and only 85 of.

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Canada January 2024: Subaru (+85.6%), Honda (+57.9%) impress in solid market

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Subaru Crosstrek sales climb up 140.8% in January. According to data by local consultancy DesRosiers Automotive, the Canadian new light vehicle market is up a very solid 14.9% year-on-year in January to 112,862 units. This is higher than pre-pandemic January 2020 (110,470). Notably the seasonally adjusted annualised rate of sales (SAAR) stands at 2.06 million, passing the 2 million milestone for the first time since February 2020.

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Lamborghini’s EVs Will Have Over 1,300 HP But Still Offer Emotional Driving Thrills, Says Brand’s Boss

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Lamborghini boss Stephen Winkelmann has revealed the firm’s future battery-electric vehicles won’t just offer extraordinary levels of performance but will also be designed to maximize their emotional appeal, just like the firm’s EVs. The Italian marque will first venture into the world of EVs in 2028 with a production version of the Lanzador GT crossover and then expand into the world of electric supercars.

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Audi RS6 GT: £180k super-estate gets race-inspired makeover

Autocar

Copious use of carbonfibre cuts 0-62mph time to 3.3sec Swathes of carbonfibre make 621bhp bruiser 11.5sec quicker in the 0-125mph sprint Audi has unveiled the RS6 GT as a limited-run celebration of its V8 super-estate, as it embarks on a wide-reaching electrification programme. Complete with performance-enhancing aero tweaks, bespoke carbonfibre body panels, an outlandish retro livery and a marked price increase over the standard car, the special edition will be limited to just 660 examples worl

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Feisty Fiat 600e Abarth to debut this year with 240 hp

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The Fiat 600e electric subcompact crossover that went on sale in Europe last year is about to spawn a feisty Abarth variant, and Fiat this week dropped the first photo. Set for a debut later this year, the new 600e Abarth has been confirmed by Fiat to pack a single electric motor at the front rated at 240 hp, which will make it the most powerful.

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Bulgaria January 2024: Dacia places Sandero and Jogger atop soaring market

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The Dacia Jogger is the 2nd best-selling vehicle in Bulgaria in January. 4,513 new light vehicles found a home in Bulgaria in January, a fantastic 54.1% year-on-year surge. Keep in mind Bulgaria sales data is strongly skewed by re-exports to other European markets as many cars registered in the country never see its roads. This month Skoda (+226.6%) and Toyota (+95.9%) are equal leaders, both easily outpacing the market to 15% share each.

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Ford Is Designing A Low-Cost EV Platform To Battle The Tesla Model 3

Motor 1

CEO Jim Farley said that a Ford "skunkworks team" has developed a new low-cost EV platform to compete with Tesla and Chinese OEMs.

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2024 Ford Puma gains tech upgrade and drops manual ST

Autocar

Puma facelift adds a new front end and restyled light units Refresh brings bigger, more powerful touchscreen that does away with physical climate controls The hot Ford Puma ST has gone hybrid-only as part of a model-line refresh that aims to preserve the Puma ’s status as the UK’s best-selling car. There are significant upgrades for the crossover’s interior and the exterior styling has been tweaked, but the headline change for fast Ford fans is the removal of the 197bhp 1.5-litre three-cylinder

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2024 Opel Grandland based on STLA Medium EV platform spied

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Opel, a German brand within the Stellantis fold, has been spotted testing a prototype for its redesigned Grandland compact crossover. The prototype was for an electric version of the new Grandland, though additional powertrain types like a plug-in hybrid setup may be offered as an alternative. The new Grandland is being developed on Stellantis'.

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Denmark January 2024: Tesla Model Y scores 6th straight win in troubled market

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The Tesla Model Y has been the most popular vehicle in Denmark for the past 6 months in a row. 8,848 new cars hit Danish roads in January, a harsh -14.9% year-on-year drop. Toyota (-9.2%) advances four spots on December to take the lead of the brands charts with an outstanding 14.4% share, to be compared with just 7% over the Full Year 2023. Peugeot (+28.2%) also doubles its share vs.

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Fuel prices to increase from today as excise goes up

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An increase to the fuel excise came into effect today, increasing cost-of-living pressures on Australian households. Australian motorists will be paying more at the service station bowser from today, following an increase to the fuel excise. The bi-annual increase is in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rising from 48.8 cents per litre to 49.6 cents per litre – before GST is applied.

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French start-up to race striking hybrid at Pikes Peak

Autocar

Mild-hybrid powertrain is claimed to produce 296bhp in a car weighing 600kg. Quarkus, established in 2020, claims 493bhp per tonne from its four-cylinder P3 sports car French start-up Quarkus, established in November 2020, has announced it will enter a modified version of its P3 sports car in this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The P3 is a mid-engined two-seater claimed by its maker to have been developed entirely in-house.

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Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut production underway, top speed attempt in 2024

Motor Authority

Production of the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut is now underway, so the company is shifting focus to a speed-record attempt. The automaker showed the first customer Jesko Absolut in an Instagram post a few days ago. Around the same time, founder Christian von Koenigsegg said in an interview with Swedish publication Carup that the company would try to.

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Poland January 2024: Toyota at 23.1% share, BMW (+55.7%), Hyundai (+44.2%) stand out in surging market

Best Selling Cars Blog

BMW is up to 5th place in the Polish brands ranking this month. The Polish new car market is up a splendid 22.5% year-on-year in January to 42,109. Toyota (+23.2%) manages its second best ever share at 23.1%, only surpassed by the 24.3% reached last August. Skoda (+11.4%) and Kia (+16.1%) are soft unlike Hyundai (+44.2%), BMW (+55.7%) and Audi (+26.4%).

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Lucid Air Police Car Revealed In Saudi Arabia With A Drone Carrier On Its Roof

Carscoops

Lucid Motors may be facing challenges in terms of stock prices and car deliveries amidst slowing EV sales, but the company is poised to receive a capital injection that doubles as a free advertisement for its vehicles. We’re referring to a forthcoming fleet of fully electric police cars, all based on the Lucid Air sedan, scheduled to hit the streets in Saudi Arabia.

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Jaguar F-Type 2024 long-term test

Autocar

This type of car has had its time. We’re about to find out if that time’s come too soon Why we ran it: To find out if cars like the F-Type have had their time Month 3 - Month 2 - Month 1 - Specs Life with a Jaguar F-Type: Month 3 They don’t make ’em like this any more – or soon won’t. Are we sorry to see it go? - 7 February This feels like much more than the usual kind of goodbye, when a long-term test car simply goes off to its next owner, to be replaced by something else relevant, and all's

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Lamborghini CEO: Electric Lambos to have blistering performance

Motor Authority

Lamborghini electric cars will have more power than the automaker's traditional supercars, while preserving their emotional appeal, CEO Stephan Winkelmann said in a recent interview with Autocar. "The fact of the numbers is important," Winkelmann said, noting that Lamborghini is targeting one megawatt, or 1,341 hp. But he added that the way the.

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Russia January 2024: Geely Monjaro repeats at #4, Lixiang up to record #8

Best Selling Cars Blog

Lixiang climbs the Russian brands charts. New car sales in Russia gain 77.3% year-on-year in January to 80,212 units, yet this is 12.5% below January 2022. Lada (+26.4%) vastly trails its home market and sees its share thaw to 27.8%. The next 8 brands (!) are Chinese. Haval (+133.7%) is up to 12% share and Geely (+159.7%) is up to 11.2% while Chery (+59.5%) drops to 11%.