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Bugatti Tourbillon marks new era with 1,800-hp V-16 plug-in hybrid powertrain

Motor Authority

The Bugatti Tourbillon marks a new era for hypercars as it supersedes the Chiron Bugatti said the Tourbillon costs about $4 million The Tourbillon has a V-16 plug-in hybrid powertrain with 1,800 hp Bugatti on Thursday unveiled the successor to the Chiron, a V-16-powered plug-in hybrid hypercar called the Tourbillon. Instead of naming the new.

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World Full Year 2023: Tesla Model Y first SUV and BEV best-seller, sales up 11.9%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Tesla Model Y is the best-selling vehicle in the world in 2023. According to data by OICA, the world new vehicle market grows 11.9% year-on-year in 2023 to 92,724,668, almost 10 million units more than in 2022. In fact, we are now back to pre-pandemic levels given 2019 was at 92,065,258. The market is split between 65,272,367 passenger cars (+11.3%) vs. 64,803,420 in 2019 and 27,452,301 commercial vehicles (+13.3%) vs. 27,261,838 in 2019.

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Houston Metro Dealership Sells

AutoDealer Today

Northwest Chrysler Dodge Ram Jeep underscores demand for dealerships in high-growth, densely populated markets, says broker Kerrigan Advisors.

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Bugatti plots front-engined Type 57 successor as next V16 car

Autocar

Firm's design and engineering chiefs suggest mammoth V16 engine could fit up front in a new hyper-GT With the Bugatti Tourbillon now entering advanced on-road testing, the company is looking at other models that could use its V16 hybrid drivetrain – and a revival of the stunning Type 57 SC Atlantic is one likely option. Asked if the engine can be moved around in the monocoque to allow for different silhouettes, Bugatti design chief Frank Heyl told Autocar: “Certainly.

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Electrified Bentley Continental GT Speed debuts June 25 with 771 hp

Motor Authority

Bentley has a major update coming for its Continental GT range, an update that will see the venerable W-12 replaced by a new hybrid powertrain built around a V-8. At least one version of the hybrid powertrain, known as the Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain, will deliver 771 hp. Bentley on Tuesday confirmed the specific output will be reserved.

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Slovenia May 2024: Renault Captur manages first pole position in almost 3 years

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Renault Captur is the best-selling vehicle in Slovenia in May. The Slovenian new car market edges up 0.3% year-on-year in May to 4,867 sales, leading to a year-to-date volume up 4% to 23,554. Both Volkswagen (+8%) and Renault (+33.1%) clearly outpace the market atop the brands charts whereas Skoda (-40.2%) freefalls to #3 but stays #2 year-to-date.

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Family Sells Texas Toyota Stores

AutoDealer Today

San Antonio, Houston dealerships bought by different auto groups.

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 debuts July 25, will bring the noise

Motor Authority

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will debut on July 25 The Z06's flat-plane crank V-8 is expected to gain turbos and power the ZR1 Expect the C8 Corvette ZR1 to have about 850 hp Prototypes for what's thought to be the next Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 have been spotted circling the Nürburgring on a number of occasions. On Thursday, Chevy confirmed.

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Kuwait Full Year 2023: Toyota Land Cruiser (+60.4%) back above Prado (-51.5%)

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Land Cruiser is back to #1 in Kuwait. Discover over 15 years of Kuwait Historical Data here. New car sales in Kuwait gain 17.9% year-on-year in 2023 to 133,751. Toyota (+5.4%) significantly trails the market and sees its share thaw from 36.5% a year ago to 32.6% now, still ultra dominant as no other manufacturer manages to hold a 10% share.

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Dead Tesla Traps Toddler In Hot Car, Raises Concerns About Electric Doors

Carscoops

A Tesla in Arizona died and in the process trapped a toddler in the hot car. Firefighters had to break the window of the vehicle to get the child out as quickly as possible. The incident highlights the danger to those who own vehicles with electronic door releases. Automotive technology continues to advance across the entire industry. Electronic door releases are one part of that wave and, in some cases, can increase safety.

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BMW cancels $2 billion EV battery cells contract with Northvolt

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Electric Continue reading BMW cancels $2 billion EV battery cells contract with Northvolt BMW cancels $2 billion EV battery cells contract with Northvolt originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fisker goes bust, plans to sell off assets

Motor Authority

Fisker's second electric car company went bankrupt Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware "Thousands" of Ocean electric SUVs were delivered before the bankruptcy filing Electric vehicle startup Fisker on Monday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a court in Delaware, just a year after the start of deliveries of.

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Chile May 2024: Suzuki repeats at #1, market back into negative territory

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Suzuki Fronx has landed in Chile. 23,337 new light vehicles hit Chilean roads in May, which means that after a sliver of hope in April (+30.6%), the market is back in negative for the 21st time in the past 22 months at -8.9% year-on-year. This is a particularly poor result as May 2023 as down -32.4% on the year prior. The year-to-date total is now off -12.2% to 119,919.

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HWA Evo: Mercedes 190E reborn with carbon body and 443bhp V6

Autocar

Carbonfibre-bodied homage to 1990s icon packs a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 with 443bhp and 405lb ft German engineering firm HWA has revealed an homage to the iconic Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II, which is built from the ground up and set for sale next year. The original Evo II was driven by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine tuned by Cosworth, but HWA has opted for a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6, supplied by Mercedes itself.

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Why automakers are backtracking on their ambitious EV game plans

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Car Buying , Electric , Hybrid Continue reading Why automakers are backtracking on their ambitious EV game plans Why automakers are backtracking on their ambitious EV game plans originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Jun 2024 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck shocks with over 1,400 hp to go with its 6,000 lb of downforce

Motor Authority

The Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck has 1,400-plus hp and over 6,000 pounds of downforce Romain Dumas will pilot the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck at the hill climb Ford has hinted at a high-performance F-150 Lightning variant entering production The Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck will take on the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with over.

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Lebanon Full Year 2023: Nissan up 229.7%, places Sunny at #1

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Nissan Sunny is the best-selling vehicle in Lebanon in 2023. Discover over a decade worth of Lebanon Historical Data here. 21,427 new light vehicles hit Lebanese roads in 2023, a splendid 25% year-on-year uptick. Toyota (+34.6%) outpaces the market to lift its share from 32.8% to 35.3%. Nissan (+229.7%) is the most spectacular carmaker in market this year, more than tripling its sales to land at #2 with 17.4% share vs. just 6.6% a year ago.

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Cupra Formentor

Autocar

Cupra's first stand-alone model has been extensively reworked to broaden its appeal - does it deliver? Car makers are increasingly trying to tempt younger buyers with left-field cars. Forget traditional boxy SUVs, these drivers want svelte lines and interesting, curvy designs. Cue the Cupra Formentor.Cupra has a notable interest in this type of customer, judging by how much it talks about video games, being "future facing" and "defying every 'should' in the book".

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2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 'Le Monstre' limited edition celebrates Le Mans

Auto Blog

Filed under: Cadillac , Future Vehicles , Luxury , Special and Limited Editions , Performance , Sedan Continue reading 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 'Le Monstre' limited edition celebrates Le Mans 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 'Le Monstre' limited edition celebrates Le Mans originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 15 Jun 2024 19:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First Ferrari EV tipped to cost over half a million dollars

Motor Authority

Ferrari's first electric car will reportedly arrive in late 2025 The first electric Ferrari is said to cost over $535,000 The electric Ferrari is set to be the most expensive model in the lineup that isn't production limited Ferrari is gearing up to launch its first electric vehicle in late 2025, but the automaker isn't expected to rely on.

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China new models May 2024: BYD launches three models, Lynk & Co 07 starts

Best Selling Cars Blog

Lynk & Co 07 It is now time to study the latest launches on the Chinese market, based on wholesales. This month we have no less than 17 new models hitting Chinese roads, a record. 15 of them are Chinese. To fully understand the scope of the Chinese market, make sure you consult our Exclusive Guide to all 184 active Chinese Brands. 1. Lynk & Co 07 (3,011 sales) The event is rare enough to be noticed: for once Geely’s Lynk & Co is launching a sedan, this 07, while it has got us u

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Volvo V60 and V90 return to UK in shock estate comeback

Autocar

Volvo V60 returns to UK with choice of mild or plug-in hybrid power V60 and V90 are on their way back to UK showrooms with hybrid power Volvo is bringing its estate cars back to the UK, having taken them off sale last year to focus on SUVs. Autocar has found details of new UK-bound variants of the Volvo V60 and Volvo V90 , which are due on sale imminently.

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Dozens Of Tesla Cybertrucks Vandalized With “F**k Elon” Graffiti

Carscoops

Someone vandalized over two dozen Cybertrucks sitting in a Florida parking lot. They wrote “Fxxk Elon” on every one of them across the hood and on some doors. It’s unclear what the motive was, but the perp might find themself repeating that phrase in the future. If there was ever any doubt about the Tesla Cybertruck being polarizing, let’s put that debate to rest once and for all.

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Fisker goes bust, plans to sell off assets

Motor Authority

Electric vehicle startup Fisker on Monday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a court in Delaware, just a year after the start of deliveries of the company's Ocean debut model. A company spokesperson said Fisker delivered “thousands” of the crossovers to customers in Europe and North America but was set back by.

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Cyprus May 2024: Hyundai Tucson #1 again, Kia Stonic takes YTD lead

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Kia Stonic is now #1 year-to-date in Cyprus. According to our local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT, the Cyprus new car market brakes -24% year-on-year in May to just 1,301 sales. However the year-to-date volume remains in positive at +12.9% to 7,373 units. Kia (-20.3%) stays atop the brands ranking with 20.5% share vs. 19.4% so far this year.

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Bold new BMW X3 boosts PHEV range, keeps diesel

Autocar

X3 M50, pictured, tops the line-up until the full-fat X3 M arrives next year Fourth-generation X3 grows longer and wider with chassis upgraded to boost ride comfort; prices start at £46,800 The fourth-generation BMW X3 has been revealed, touting a radical new look outside, a completely reworked interior and a heavily upgraded chassis – but sticking with petrol and diesel power.

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UK has the third most expensive fuel prices in Europe

Auto Express

Our diesel is 4th most expensive, petrol 11th and electricity 2nd - only the Italians and Swiss pay more overall

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Review: 2025 McLaren Artura Spider screams with topless plug-in fun

Motor Authority

The McLaren Artura Spider brings a raft of enhancements to the lineup for 2025 The 2025 Artura Spider costs $24,700 more than the coupe McLaren used its race-car knowledge to create a compelling plug-in hybrid supercar Just 48 hours ago Lando Norris skirted in front of George Russell and Max Verstappen in front of my very own eyes at the 2024.

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Greece May 2024: Suzuki Ignis scores first win

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The Suzuki Ignis is the best-selling vehicle in Greece in May. The Greek new car market is up 6.2% year-on-year in May to 13,760 sales. This way, the year-to-date tally is up 12.1% to 63,873. Toyota (+34.8%) sports another fantastic month at 16.2% share vs. 15.6% so far this year. But it is the following two brands that really impress: Suzuki is up 223.3% year-on-year to 13.7% share vs. 8.5% year-to-date and now ranks #3 YTD, and Fiat does even better at +457.7% to 7.1% share vs. 4.7% YTD.

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Ferrari gears up for first EV with opening of new E-building

Autocar

Ferrari's first EV will be built alongside ICE and hybrid models New facility at Maranello will house production of ICE and hybrid cars, as well as firm's first full EV Ferrari has made a significant step towards the launch of its first EV next year with the opening of the new E-building production facility at its factory in Maranello. The new 42,500sqm facility, which was opened in a ceremony attended by Italian president Sergio Mattarella, is designed to maximise “production flexibility” for t

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The latest data shows speed cameras don’t save lives

CarExpert

The latest road toll figures are out, and clearly show speed cameras and other passive enforcement methods are likely to have no effect on reducing the road toll. From June 2023 to May 2024, 1303 people died on Australian roads – an increase of more than 10 per cent over the equivalent period preceding it. This comes on the back of some of the largest revenues raised by some states around speeding and mobile phone enforcement fines.

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2024 Nissan Z Heritage Edition celebrates 55 years of sports car icon

Motor Authority

The 2024 Nissan Z Heritage Edition adds extra throwback design elements to the modern sports car 2024 Nissan Z Heritage Editions cost $59,135 and production will be limited Nisan hasn't said how many 2024 Nissan Z Heritage Editions it will build The Nissan Z has turned 55 and Nissan is celebrating with the Z Heritage Edition which is on offer for.

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Singapore May 2024: Market up 44%, BYD (+555.2%), Hyundai (+156.9%) impress

Best Selling Cars Blog

BYD ranks #3 in Singapore in May. New car sales in Singapore rally back up 44% year-on-year in May on a low year-ago reference. The year-to-date cume is now 35.9% to 14,802. Toyota (+6.6%) and Mercedes (+15.7%) top the brands ranking but both trail the market by a significant margin. It is not the case of BYD up another 555.2% year-on-year but down one spot on April to #3.

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BMW 1 Series to be reinvented as radical EV hatchback

Autocar

The i1 will be BMW’s new entry-level EV when it arrives in 2027 BMW's Neue Klasse platform will be used for new i1 hatch - and a taller i3 replacement BMW has given the green light to new electric i1 and i2 models, according to sources close to the German car maker. Already in development at the company’s FIZ R&D centre in Munich, the two new models will be sold alongside updated versions of today’s combustion-powered 1 Series and 2 Series when they arrive later this decade.

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Ferrari's first electric car will reportedly cost over $500,000

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Filed under: Green , Ferrari , Electric Continue reading Ferrari's first electric car will reportedly cost over $500,000 Ferrari's first electric car will reportedly cost over $500,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: 2025 McLaren Artura Spider screams with topless plug-in fun

Motor Authority

The McLaren Artura Spider brings a raft of enhancements to the lineup for 2025 The 2025 Artura Spider costs $24,700 more than the coupe McLaren used its race-car knowledge to create a compelling plug-in hybrid supercar Just 48 hours ago Lando Norris skirted in front of George Russell and Max Verstappen in front of my very own eyes at the 2024.

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Mexico May 2024: Best May volume in 7 years, GWM lands

Best Selling Cars Blog

The GWM Ora 03 now appears in the Mexican charts. New car sales in Mexico improve 11.5% year-on-year in May to 119,985 units. Once again this is the best May result in 7 years: since the 122,925 sales of May 2017. The year-to-date volume is now up 12.2% to 585,720. Nissan (+3.9%) is shy year-on-year but manages a market share superior to its YTD level at 17.4% vs. 17.2%.

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