Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
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.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
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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Drive.com
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
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.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
A German car dealer is in hot water after embroiling himself in a major legal battle over his decision to import 22 Volkswagen ID.6s from China. Who could be upset with the dealer? The very company that built the vehicles, that’s who. The dealer in question is Gregory Brudny, who saw the ID.6 and thought his customers would love it. He claims that he went through legal channels to purchase the vehicles, buying them from China’s VW-FAW.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
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
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
Australia is finally getting efficiency standards for new cars. The Albanese Government has announced its New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) , and will consult with stakeholders on its preferred model until March 4, 2024 before introducing legislation “as soon as possible”. It aims for the new rules, which will affect new passenger and light commercial vehicles, to come into effect by January 1, 2025.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
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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Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Ford , Convertible , Coupe , Performance Continue reading Tesla owner arrested in video wearing an Apple Vision Pro behind the wheel Tesla owner arrested in video wearing an Apple Vision Pro behind the wheel originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 5 Feb 2024 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Australia’s second best-selling car brand wants the Federal Government to delay rules designed to cut emissions from new cars, and is calling for subsidies for more environmentally friendly vehicles. The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) would see carmakers given targets for average CO2 emissions per kilometre across their vehicle fleets, which would become stricter over time. “The preferred option is very ambitious, in terms of timeline, but also it has a mechanism of putting f
Autocar
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The modern Clubman first went on sale in the UK in 2007 Novel estate bows out as firm reconfigures Oxford plant to make electric Aceman and Cooper from 2026 The Mini Clubman has gone out of production after 17 years as Mini makes way for the introduction of the electric Aceman , its indirect replacement. The Clubman first went on sale in 2007 as an estate-bodied version of the Mini hatchback, complete with a novel vertically split tailgate.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Software company SAP claimed Tesla’s fluctuating prices and inconsistent delivery schedules as to why they’re moving away from the US auto giant – with the electric carmaker’s stock falling as a result. German business software giant SAP – one of the world’s largest software companies by revenue and market capitalisation – has recently announced it will stop using Tesla vehicles for its employee fleet.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Filed under: Audi , Wagon , Luxury , Special and Limited Editions , Performance Continue reading Audi reveals the ultra-limited 2025 RS 6 GT Audi reveals the ultra-limited 2025 RS 6 GT originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 5 Feb 2024 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
While Saab may be considered defunct with little to no hope revival, that hasn’t deterred a senior designer from Lucid Motors from indulging in the fantasy of envisioning a future luxury SUV bearing the Swedish marque’s emblem. This creation has been brought to life by Grimaud Gervex who was also responsible for an intriguing Range Rover sedan roughly 18 months ago.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
CEO says no electric Lamborghini will rely exclusively on lofty power and performance figures Future electric cars will stay true to core customer ethos and have "incredible" power-to-weight ratios Lamborghini is well under way with the research and development programme for its first electric sports cars , which the firm says will tout blistering on-paper performance figures but put dynamic engagement and emotional appeal first.
Canadian Auto Dealer
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
A vehicle is now being stolen every five minutes, according to a new study from Équité Association. The 2023 Auto Theft Trend Report is the association’s latest study, released on Feb. 6, and highlights that things are getting worse following a historically high increase in 2022. The continued auto theft crisis has more than 80% of Canadians now concerned about the increase in crime in their community.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Filed under: Aftermarket , Coupe , Special and Limited Editions , Performance , Supercars Continue reading Limited-edition Shelby Series 2 Coupe unveiled with fastback design Limited-edition Shelby Series 2 Coupe unveiled with fastback design originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 8 Feb 2024 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The electric revolution is starting to look like an electric evolution as adoption has been slower than some automakers predicted. This, combined with other issues, has caused some companies to rethink their plans. Volkswagen Group of America isn’t among them as President and CEO Pablo Di Si recently confirmed the company and its various brands are still planning to launch 25 EVs in North America by 2030.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
SUV originator primes itself to make it big in the UK and across Europe with a battery-powered B-segment SUV Jeep's cars have never really caught on anywhere in Europe outside of Italy (where its success is largely a by-product of its relationship with Fiat) and, remarkably, only about one in 100 SUVs sold in Europe is a Jeep. After many false dawns, then, here’s the car Jeep’s new owner, Stellantis, hopes will change that: the Jeep Avenger.Now, having already taken the European Car of the Year
Auto Remarketing
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Vehicle dependability is slipping, according to the latest research from J.D. Power. The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study found vehicle owners are experiencing more problems after three years of ownership, which the research firm said indicates a decline in long-term vehicle dependability. The industry average increased by 4 problems per 100 vehicles year-over-year to 190 PP100, with nearly two-thirds of brands studied showing an increase.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Filed under: Green , Nissan , Technology , Emerging Technologies , Electric , Infrastructure Continue reading Nissan Leaf owners, rejoice: a CHAdeMO charger adapter is now available Nissan Leaf owners, rejoice: a CHAdeMO charger adapter is now available originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 6 Feb 2024 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The Toyota Corolla Cross is a compact SUV with many different faces depending on the market. The Thai-spec version has just been renewed, getting closer to the European, Japanese, and American models in terms of technology while retaining distinct facial features. The facelift of the Thai-spec Toyota Corolla Cross comes nearly four years after its debut in 2020.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
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.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Ford is currently developing a smaller and cheaper electric vehicle (EV) platform which will underpin an upcoming model to take on market leader Tesla and cut-price Chinese rivals. As part of Ford’s end-of-2023 financial report, company CEO Jim Farley said a “super-talented skunkworks team” has been working outside of the brand’s traditional framework for the past two years, with an aim to eventually put the platform into production. “They’ve developed a flexible platform that will
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
Filed under: Green , Lamborghini , Emissions , Electric , Future Vehicles Continue reading Lamborghini plans to reduce carbon emissions by 40% per car Lamborghini plans to reduce carbon emissions by 40% per car originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 3 Feb 2024 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The Cybertruck might be Tesla’s most off-road capable model, but everything has its limits. A photo taken in the Mojave Desert proves exactly that, showing a damaged example of the Cybertruck with its right rear wheel sitting at a weird angle and leaving skid marks on the gravel. A quick online search suggests that the model belongs to California-based tuner Unplugged Performance, which is currently working on a a series of upgrades for the Cybertruck.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Confused by all the new cars coming to the UK? Let Autocar guide you through the who, what, where and when If you’re a regular Autocar reader, you will have been seeing the news channels pinging with updates of new car brands coming to the UK. The influx of manufacturers entering our market can mostly be attributed to two reasons; the rise of the Chinese car manufacturer and the buying habits of the public.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The US car rental giant is continuing to revert back to a petrol-powered fleet – stopping the purchase of 65,000 Polestar electric cars following its offloading of Tesla models in January 2023. US car rental giant Hertz is continuing its plans to revert back to a petrol-powered fleet with a decision to halt its purchase of Polestar electric vehicles.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Filed under: Green , Dodge , Electric , Future Vehicles , Performance , Sedan Continue reading Electric Dodge Charger Daytona debuts March 5 Electric Dodge Charger Daytona debuts March 5 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 5 Feb 2024 08:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Audi has introduced the RS6 Avant GT as their latest special edition and the “pinnacle of the model series.” If it looks familiar, it should as the wagon draws inspiration from the 2020 RS6 GTO concept. That particular car was created by twelve apprentices and was inspired by the Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO race car from 1989. That lineage is easy to spot as the special edition has a blacked out grille and bumper to make the car look lower and wider.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
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
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Sales of new cars broke records once again last month – with the Ford Ranger on top ahead of the Toyota HiLux – but the long-forecast slowdown may be around the corner. New motor vehicle sales in Australia posted their 10th month in a row of growth – and a new January record – after setting an all-time best annual result last year. Despite another record month, analysts say a a slowdown is still on the horizon – and a decline in demand that began to appear early in 2023 will catch up with delive
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Government/Legal , Tesla Continue reading Elon Musk's board feels an 'expectation' to use drugs with him to avoid upsetting him, WSJ says Elon Musk's board feels an 'expectation' to use drugs with him to avoid upsetting him, WSJ says originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 3 Feb 2024 23:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Horacio Pagani says he was inspired by two types of racecars when he conceived the new long-tailed Huayra R Evo. The idea for creating a new iteration of the car struck him at an IndyCar race, where he was captivated by the aero screens on the open-wheel racers. This sparked the notion of developing an open-top version of his own car. Additionally, Pagani’s nostalgia for the long-tail racecars of his youth played a significant role in his decision to extend the tail of the Huayra R.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Like a regular Cayenne, only more exclusive, more expensive and less practical The Porsche Cayenne Coupé really is one of those cars that appears to be an answer to a question you thought nobody was asking. The definition of a want, and not a need.Which seems quite odd for something that is ostensibly an SUB. Like all manufacturers however, Porsche is getting ever keener to make sure no niche goes unfilled.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Chery Australia has recalled 5901 examples of its Omoda 5 , after discovering a defect which can result in brake failure for the small SUV. The recall affects all Chery Omoda 5s sold in Australia since local deliveries began in mid-2023. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the bolt securing the brake pipe union may not have been tightened sufficiently. This could cause the brake fluid to leak and result in reduced braking performance,” Chery said in its recall notice.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Filed under: Green , Ford , Electric Continue reading Ford reveals plans for small, cheap EVs to take on Tesla and China Ford reveals plans for small, cheap EVs to take on Tesla and China originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 7 Feb 2024 10:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Sales of the 2024 Ford Maverick are off to a rapid start this year, jumping by 98% compared to January 2023 and placing it easily ahead of the Toyota Tacoma and even the full-size Tundra. In the first month of 2024, Ford sold a total of 12,443 examples of the popular Maverick. Demand for the Maverick Hybrid proved to be particularly strong, growing by 118% to 6,092 units.
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