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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 costs $174,995, 1,064 hp comes standard

Motor Authority

General Motors on Thursday announced pricing for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, and confirmed that order books will open in mid-February. The base 1LZ coupe starts at $174,995, while the 1LZ convertible costs $184,995 (all prices include a $1,695 destination charge). A 3LZ grade is also available, adding heated and cooled nappa leather seats.

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Austria Full Year 2024: VW Golf returns to former glory, BYD Seal cracks monthly Top 10

Best Selling Cars Blog

VW Golf sales are up 61.2% in 2024. Discover over 45 years of Austrian HistoricalData here. The Austrian new car market gains 6.1% year-on-year in 2024 to253,789 units. Volkswagen (+7.1%) is the clear leader once again at 14.2% share, distancing Skoda (+7.8%), BMW (+6%) and Audi (+0.

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BMW XM Had A Terrible First Full Year With Just 1,974 Units Sold In The US

Carscoops

The XM was the slowest-selling model in the USA, while the X5 was the best. Despite this, the automaker achieved a record-breaking total of 371,346 units sold. In 2024, BMW also delivered 50,981 BEVs and 19,398 PHEVs across the market. BMW of North America has wrapped up 2024 with strong sales momentum, reporting a record 371,346 units sold in the US market, a 2.5% increase over 2023.

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Armaspeed still makes the best intake for the G8X

Machines with Souls

I add a new Armaspeed intake for the G8X. It sounds great, is easy to install, and adds some visual beauty under the hood. The post Armaspeed still makes the best intake for the G8X appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Vauxhall rethinks ICE phase-out as EV uptake falls below expectation

Autocar

Vauxhall currently offers an electric version of all of its models Stellantis-owned company previously announced that it would launch its final combustion car in 2024 Opel- Vauxhall is rethinking its plan to go all-electric from 2028, recognising that the European EV market is vastly different from how it had predicted when setting its transition timeline.

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Vehicle Prices Approach Peak Again

AutoDealer Today

December buying spree, especially for luxury models, capped four-month upward ATP streak.

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Rolls-Royce Phantom nameplate turns 100

Motor Authority

Rolls-Royce is celebrating its Phantom nameplate's centennial The nameplate is the oldest still in use, though it hasn't been in continuous use over the years Rolls-Royce has launched eight generations of the Phantom and the next may be an EV Rolls-Royce's Phantom nameplate dates back to 1925, although it hasn't been in continuous use throughout.

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FTC Says 90% Of Buyers Paid $2,000 More Than Advertised At Stellantis, GM And Ford Dealer Group

Carscoops

The FTC and Maryland accused the Lindsay dealer group of deceptive pricing practices. Nearly 90% of buyers allegedly paid $2,000 more than advertised between 2020 and 2023. Regulators seek $10,000 penalties per violation under Maryland’s Consumer Protection Act. Car dealerships don’t exactly have a squeaky-clean image to begin with, and stories like this one aren’t doing the industry any favors.

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Toyota's New 2.0-Liter Turbo Engine Makes Big Power

Motor 1

The potent four-cylinder unit can be mounted transversely and longitudinally.

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Finding the point of the BMW X5 xDrive45e

Machines with Souls

The BMW X5 xDrive45e combines the famous turbo inline-six with electric power for enhanced efficiency. Is it BMW's best hybrid yet? The post Finding the point of the BMW X5 xDrive45e appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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EVs on Their Minds

AutoDealer Today

Poll finds majority of global consumers in the market for electrifieds.

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Porsche reportedly mulls new generation of gas Macan

Motor Authority

Porsche may launch a new generation of the gas Macan Electric Macan sales are off to a good start but long-term performance is uncertain Porsche sees continued high demand for gas engines in luxury segments The slowing growth in demand for electric vehicles may result in Porsche reversing its decision to offer its second-generation Macan.

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Switzerland Full Year 2024: Tesla Model Y, Skoda Octavia and VW Tiguan on top

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Tesla Model Y is #1 in Switzerland for the third year in a row New car sales in Switzerland reverse -5% year-on-year in 2024 to 239,535 units. 4x4 registrations are off -3.2% to 124,568 and 52% share vs. 51% in 2023. Petrol sales are down -17.1% to 69,527 and 29% share vs. 33.

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Labour reverses 2035 ICE ban: no new petrol or diesel cars to be sold after 2030

Auto Express

The Transport Secretary says the government will launch a consultation with the industry to consider what steps can be taken to support domestic manufacturing

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Toyota Dealers Adding $5,000 Markups Onto New 4Runner

Carscoops

Toyota dealers are adding markups of up to $5,000 on the new 4Runner. The model is supposed to start at $40,770 before a $1,450 destination fee. The new SUV comes with a 278 hp turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Toyota’s sales satisfaction has been in the dumps lately and they recently ranked one point ahead of Mitsubishi. While a variety of factors go into this, Toyota dealers have gone crazy with markups.

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Putting the new Corvette ZR1 into performance perspective

Machines with Souls

The Corvette ZR1 is the most expensive Corvette ever produced, but it's also faster than some very famous hypercars. The post Putting the new Corvette ZR1 into performance perspective appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Carryover Rate Important for Auto Retailers

AutoDealer Today

Understanding how it plays into inventory risk management is an important consideration.

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Dartz plans to build its wild SUVs in the US

Motor Authority

Dartz is officially launching in the U.S. and plans to begin local production The first vehicle to arrive will be the Prombron Black Stallion Type C Dartz is considering a location in Florida for its production facility Dartz has built a reputation over the years for producing some of the world's most over-the-top SUVs. In addition to.

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Romania Full Year 2024: Dacia Logan celebrates 20 straight years at #1, Duster breaks share record

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Dacia Duster is up to an all time high 9.2% share in 2024. Discover almost 55 years of Romanian Historical Data here. 151,106 new cars hit Romanian roads in 2024, a 6% year-on-year uptick. This is the highest annual volume since pre-pandemic 2019. Local behemoth Dacia (-1.

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Toyota Crowned Best-Selling Car Company of 2024

Motor 1

It's the fifth year in a row that Toyota has taken the top spot.

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2024’s Most Recalled Brands: Tesla Leads, But Ford Tops In-Person Repairs By Millions

Carscoops

Ford led in physical recalls in 2024, forcing 4.8 million customers to visit dealerships. Tesla resolved 99.2% of its recalls with OTA updates, avoiding dealership visits entirely. Stellantis executed 72 recalls last year but relied on over-the-air software fixes just once. The final recall tallies for 2024 are in, and spoiler alert: Ford can keep celebrating its fall from the top spot as the reigning king of recalls.

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Selecting the right winter tires for the G80 M3

Machines with Souls

With brutally cold weather on the way, I decide to select some M3 winter tires. I'll review a few options and install them with TySpeed. The post Selecting the right winter tires for the G80 M3 appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Dealer Survey Finds Anxieties

AutoDealer Today

Kerrigan Advisors poll shows percentage of retailers expecting lower profits, valuations is on the rise.

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2026 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster ready to drop its top

Motor Authority

A redesigned Aston Martin Vantage Roadster reaches showrooms in Q2 2025 The luxury convertible sports car matches its coupe counterpart's 656 hp A weight increase of only 132 pounds was required to implement the convertible roof Aston Martin launched a redesigned Vantage coupe last year, and late on Tuesday, the automaker unveiled the car's.

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Germany Full Year 2024: VW Golf rallies back up 23.5%, Tiguan signs first monthly win

Best Selling Cars Blog

The VW Golf nameplate has been #1 in Germany for 49 of the past 50 years. Discover almost 95 years worth of German Historical data here. It's a weak year for the German new car market with sales off -1% year-on-year to2,817,331. This remains well below the2,917,678 units of pandemic-plagued 2020.

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A New Porsche Macan With Gas Engines Could Happen

Motor 1

An insider says Porsche is worried about the Macan EV's long-term sales, so a new ICE model might become necessary.

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Honda Could Get Full-Size SUV As Part Of Merger With Nissan

Carscoops

A Honda exec has suggested the company is eyeing its own version of the Nissan Armada. The SUV would dwarf the Pilot and compete with Tahoe, Sequoia, and other big players. Future plans suggest Honda and Nissan may co-develop full-size SUVs for shared markets. Honda and Nissan are looking to tie the knot and the companies have previously said this could result in shared platforms and cost synergies.

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Being second best in the 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0

Machines with Souls

The Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 is perhaps the best remaining true sports car on sale. What's it missing to make it the best Porsche on sale? The post Being second best in the 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Teslas’ Summoning Probed

AutoDealer Today

Technology investigated over reports of crashes while vehicles were moved via phone app.

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Rolls-Royce marks year of the dragon with bespoke Phantoms

Motor Authority

Rolls-Royce is celebrating the year of the dragon on the Chinese zodiac calendar The automaker has revealed special-edition Phantoms with dragon motifs throughout The cars are the first special editions in the Phantom nameplate's centennial year This year is the Year of the Dragon on the Chinese zodiac calendar, and Rolls-Royce is celebrating with.

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Toyota Australia calls for delay in first federal auto emissions standard

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Toyota Australia has called on the federal government to reconsider the rollout of its New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), which officially commenced last week. From January 1, the local auto industry formally entered a six-month grace period for the NVES, which mandates strict emissions standards for all new vehicles and will apply penalties and credits from July 1.

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Jeep Admits It Went 'Too Far' With Wagoneer Pricing

Motor 1

The automaker wants to rebuild trust with consumers, and it starts by bringing prices back down to earth.

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Even Jaguar’s Designers Weren’t Convinced By Controversial Rebranding, Leaked Letter Claims

Carscoops

Jaguar’s controversial rebranding program created waves inside the company as well as out, a report says. A leaked letter reveals Jag’s internal design team was frustrated about a decision to outsource the branding work. The report claims the designers complained to creative boss Gerry McGovern that they felt undermined. Jaguar’s late 2024 rebranding project generated a heap of publicity, most of it negative, for the automaker.

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Don’t settle for this Porsche Boxster Spyder RS

Machines with Souls

With Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder RS values hitting all-time highs, I find a brand new one for sale to see if spending over $200k is worth it. The post Don’t settle for this Porsche Boxster Spyder RS appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Window Info Tech Debuts

AutoDealer Today

Continental innovation shown at this weeks CES brings information, personalization to vehicles rear windows.

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Polestar 5 lands in 2025, Polestar 7 announced as small SUV

Motor Authority

Polestar is working on a small SUV to be called the Polestar 7 The 7 will be built in Europe and replace the 2 as Polestar's entry-level vehicle Polestar will launch the 5 midsize sedan and possibly the 6 sports car before the arrival of the 7 Swedish electric performance brand Polestar made several major announcements on Thursday, including.

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Australia: 1982-2024 nameplates records now available

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota RAV4 smashes its Australian records in 2024. Discover almost 80 years of Australian Historical Data here. This is a BSCB exclusive summary of the most popular nameplates in Australia from 1982 to 2024.

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