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2025 Ford Expedition debuts with new looks, Tremor model

Motor Authority

The Ford Expedition has been overhauled for 2025 Ford's largest SUV has been given a new look and a rugged Tremor model Ordering starts in late October, deliveries start in the spring, pricing hasn't been announced The Ford Expedition has been overhauled for the 2025 model year, receiving a new look inside and out, plus the availability of a.

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Netherlands September 2024: EVs at 39.9% share, Tesla #1 brand

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Tesla Model Y is the best-selling vehicle in the Netherlands in September. 31,235 new cars found a buyer in the Netherlands in September, a solid 5.1% year-on-year lift. The year-to-date tally remains in negative however at -2.8% to 278,529. BEVs are the most popular propulsion type thanks to 12,461 sales and 39.9% share, edging past HEVs at 12,270 and 39.3%.

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Michael Jordan's NASCAR team is suing the sport

Motor Authority

Two top NASCAR teams including one backed by NBA superstar Michael Jordan are unhappy with the racing series' current operations and have decided to sue both the series and CEO Jim France. The teams 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports on Wednesday issued a joint statement announcing the lawsuit, in which they complained about.

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France September 2024: Sales down a concerning -11.1%

Best Selling Cars Blog

3,626 sales of the ë-C3 couldn’t help Citroen, down -29.9% 5th straight month of year-on-year losses for the French new car market at a steep -11.1% year-on-year in September to 139,004, keeping in mind September 2023 benefited of a sales resurgence due to the newfound availability of semi conductors. This is however -20.3% below the 174,459 units registered in pre-pandemic September 2019.

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US-built Toyota 3-row electric SUV reportedly delayed to 2026

Motor Authority

Toyota was due to start production of a three-row electric SUV at a plant in Kentucky in 2025 but has pushed the date back to 2026, Nikkei reported on Thursday. According to the Japanese news outlet, the decision to delay the vehicle is in part due to changes to the design. Nikkei also reported that Toyota has canceled plans to start building new.

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Australia September 2024: Toyota RAV4 best-seller, Ford Everest breaks records

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Ford Everest is up to #4 in Australia in September. The Australian new vehicle market seems to have peaked out, with sales off -9.8% year-on-year in September to 99,881 units. The year-to-date tally remains at record levels for now at an all-time high 935,946, up 4.1%. Forecasters however don’t count on a new record over the Full Year 2024 as sales are expected to slow down over the course of the next few months.

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Cruise fined $1.5M in connection to crash that sidelined robotaxis

Motor Authority

Cruise was fined $1.5 million by the NHTSA for failing to disclose details of a 2023 robotaxi crash Cruise must meet quarterly with the NHTSA, for a minimum two years, to provide updates on its robotaxi program Cruise hasn't said when its robotaxi service will be running again General Motors-backed self-driving technology company Cruise has been.

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Ionna's first charging station reimagines the gas station

Motor Authority

Owners of electric vehicles in North America can look forward to a new DC fast-charging network, one backed by eight major automakers. The network will be run by the new company Ionna which was established in 2023 by seven automakers: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis. Toyota joined Ionna as an eighth member.

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Argentina September 2024: Sales up 29.3%, Peugeot 208 now #1 year-to-date

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Peugeot 208 is now #1 year-to-date in Argentina. It’s a fantastic month for new light vehicle sales in Argentina: up 29.3% year-on-year in September to 41,018. However due to a drab first half, the year-to-date volume remains in negative territory at -11.7% to 294,550. Toyota (+43.2%) and Volkswagen (+58.7%) both beat the market to end the month atop the carmaker charts with 19.4% and 18.9% share respectively.

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Crusie fined $1.5M in connection to crash that sidelined robotaxis

Motor Authority

Cruise was fined $1.5 million by the NHTSA for failing to disclose details of a 2023 robotaxi crash Cruise must meet quarterly with the NHTSA, for a minimum two years, to provide updates on its robotaxi program Cruise hasn't said when its robotaxi service will be running again General Motors-backed self-driving technology company Cruise has been.

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Renault 5

Autocar

The Renault 5 is back as a modern recreation of a small car legend – this time, with electric power It’s been almost four years since Renault boss Luca de Meo outlined his 'Renaulution' plan to lift the brand's desirability (and profitability) with a range of new models reimagining some of its much-loved icons from the past.At the heart of it all was a stunning remake of the Renault 5.

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Toyota Pushes Back North American EV Plans As Demand Weakens

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The first EV that Toyota will build at its Kentucky plant will be a three-row SUV. Toyota has told suppliers it is tweaking the design of the new model, currently known as the bZ5x. Subaru and Lexus-branded versions of Toyota’s new electric SUV are reportedly in development. Plans for Toyota’s North American EV producing have reportedly hit a delay, with the automaker now aiming for mid-2026 instead of 2025.

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Australian EV sales: How they’re shaping up as 2024 nears its end

CarExpert

Electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to grow in Australia, but at nowhere near the pace of growth as hybrids and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). Data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries’ Zero & Low Emission Vehicles Report for the third quarter of 2024 shows 38,014 EVs have been sold this year to the end of the September. This number excludes Tesla and Polestar as these brands stopped reporting their sales to the FCAI earlier this year, so what data included in this report for t

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An EV Is Cadillac’s Second Best-Seller In Q3

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General Motors secured a 9.5% share of the US electric vehicle market in Q3. The group sold 32,095 electric vehicles in Q3 2023, a significant year-over-year increase. Cadillac delivered 7,224 Lyriq EVs in Q3, trailing only the Escalade in sales. General Motors (GM) has reported a substantial year-over-year increase in its electric vehicle ( EV ) sales through the third quarter of 2023, although its overall deliveries have declined compared to the previous year.

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2025 Cadillac Lyriq price and specs: US EV undercuts German rivals

CarExpert

Cadillac is coming to Australia and it has rivals from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz square in its sights. Its first model is the Lyriq electric SUV, priced from $117,000 before on-road costs. Orders have opened today on the Lyriq, an electric BMW iX rival with which the American luxury brand is launching in Australia. Customer deliveries are expected to start late in 2024 or early in 2025. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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Subaru’s New Chiffon Try Is Tiny, Tough, And Impossibly Cute

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The Subaru Chiffon Try is a ruggedized kei car for Japan featuring unique off-road design elements. It’s a ruggedized model that features plastic body cladding, roof rails, and orange interior accents. Pricing starts at the equivalent of $11,336 and buyers will find a 51 hp three-cylinder engine. The Daihatsu-based Subaru Chiffon has been around for nearly a decade, but it’s now embracing the off-road trend.

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Peugeot E-408: Funky electric coupe SUV revealed

CarExpert

Peugeot has finally revealed an all-electric version of its adventurously styled 408 ‘coupe SUV’, two years after the reveal of the standard car. According to the French carmaker, the Peugeot E-408 “completes” its electric vehicle (EV) lineup. In Europe, it now offers 12 electric passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs).

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Citroen Confirms New Concept For Paris, Sounds Like A Preview For The Next C5 Aircross

Carscoops

Citroen will launch a new show car in Paris, alongside the updated C4 and C4 X. The concept is described as an “illustration of a future model in a major segment” All signs hint at a new generation of the Citroen C5 Aircross, expected in 2025. Citroen detailed its product lineup for the Paris Auto Show 2024 with a little surprise – a new concept that will evolve into a production offering.

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It’s now easier to charge your Mercedes-Benz EV

CarExpert

You can now use your electric Mercedes-Benz’s infotainment system to search and pay for charging instead of having to rely on your smartphone. The German carmaker has taken its partnership with electric vehicle (EV) charging network Chargefox further as it “fully integrates” its charging services through the Mercedes me Charge service.

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Tesla Cybertruck Recalled For The Fifth Time In A Year

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The Tesla Cybertruck has been recalled over an issue that could have caused the rearview camera display to appear blank for up to 8 seconds. That’s longer than the 2 second requirement, which is required by law. Tesla quickly addressed the issue with an over-the-air update, which was sent out in September. The Cybertruck’s rough launch continues as the electric pickup has been recalled for the fifth time in less than a year.

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Toyota Delays U.S. EV Production to 2026 Amid Shifting Market Dynamics

Automotive Addicts

As the automotive world accelerates toward electrification, Toyota’s recent decision to delay its U.S. electric vehicle (EV) production to 2026 has raised questions about the future of its EV strategy. Initially slated to begin production in late 2025 at its Kentucky plant, Toyota has now postponed this timeline, citing design adjustments and slowing EV sales.

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Manhart’s Latest BMW XM Packs An 888HP Punch

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Manhart’s upgrade boosts the XM’s power to 888 hp and features eye-catching styling. The SUV can be equipped with an Akrapovic exhaust or a bespoke stainless steel system. A set of 24-inch wheels is also available, wrapped in tires as wide as those on a Lambo Aventador. The BMW XM is one of the most garish and controversial cars launched by the German automaker in recent memory.

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2025 Cadillac Lyriq review

CarExpert

There’s a flurry of carmakers coming to Australia’s crowded new car market, and almost all of them are Chinese brands with unfamiliar names and innocuously styled vehicles. And then there’s Cadillac. After coming maddeningly close to entering our market in 2009 – its launch was cancelled just weeks before its CTS sedan was set to go on sale – American luxury brand Cadillac is coming to Australia.

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Even The Discontinued Camaro Outsold The Alfa Romeo Giulia In Q3

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The Chevrolet Camaro outsold the Alfa Romeo Giulia 444 to 428 units in Q3 2024. This is surprising because the Camaro has been out of production since January 2024. Stellantis sales dropped 17 percent in 2024, while Alfa Romeo’s deliveries fell by 29 percent. So far this year, from January through September, Stellantis ‘ sales have dropped by about 17 percent compared to the same period in 2023.

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Australian PHEV sales: How they’re tracking as 2024 nears its end

CarExpert

Much has been said of hybrids surging in popularity as electric vehicle (EV) growth cools, but plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) have been enjoying their moment, too. From January to the end of September 2024, PHEV sales are up 120.5 per cent on the same period last year. That saw their growth outpace hybrids (up 87 per cent) and EVs (up 6.6 per cent). This growth comes from a low base, however, and total PHEV sales of 15,546 pale in comparison to EVs (70,094) and hybrids (129,895). 100s of new car deals

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Rolls-Royce Rejects Hybrids For Not Meeting Its Waftability Standards

Carscoops

Rolls-Royce plans to retire its combustion models after the 2031 model year, focusing on EVs. The luxury brand is sticking to battery-electric vehicles, with no plans for hybrid powertrains. 75-80% of early Rolls-Royce Spectre customers are opting for significant vehicle customizations. Rolls-Royce isn’t pursuing hybrid powertrains, and while it plans to transition to an all-electric lineup by 2030, it remains open to alternative options, if that’s what its customers prefer.

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Watch the Mercedes-AMG One shatter its own Nurburgring lap record

CarExpert

Think the Mercedes-AMG One’s last Nürburgring run was impressive? It’s now gone even quicker around the notorious Nordschleife. When Maro Engel piloted the One in 2022 , he set a new production car record of six minutes and 35.183 seconds around the 20.832km track – but it was obvious damp patches held the GT3 ace back from going all-in. That’s now changed, with Engel taking advantage of clearer September conditions to raise the bar, setting a new record of six minutes and 29.090 seconds, some s

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The Genesis GV80 Black Proves You Can Never Go Too Dark

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Genesis has introduced the GV80 Black and GV80 Coupe Black models in Korea. Both SUV models feature a dark design with black accents inside and out. It’s unclear if the GV80 Black models will be available in markets outside Korea. Over the years, we’ve lost count of how many automakers have introduced “Black Editions” of their models.

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Tesla removes a key perk from its subscription service

CarExpert

Tesla has announced it’s started to remove complimentary Spotify subscriptions from its own monthly subscription service in a number of major markets, including Australia. Model Ys and Model 3s delivered from October 1, 2024 no longer include a Spotify Premium account as part of Tesla’s $9.99 per month Premium Connectivity subscription. For Tesla owners who took delivery of their vehicle before October 1, 2024, the complimentary Spotify Premium subscription will continue to be includ

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The 2025 Hyundai i20 N Is The Last Of A Dying Breed

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The 2025 Hyundai i20 N has launched in Australia with minor styling tweaks. Performance remains unchanged, with the turbo 1.6-liter engine churning out 201hp. The only hot hatch rival left for the Hyundai i20 N is the VW Polo GTI. The Hyundai i20 N may have been discontinued in Europe alongside the i30 N, but the subcompact hot hatch continues to thrive in Australia.

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Calls grow for PHEV tax exemption to be extended in Australia

CarExpert

Potential buyers of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) currently have until April 2025 to make a purchase if they want to take advantage of the federal government’s fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption scheme, but industry experts are calling for the program to be extended. The FBT exemption is currently available for both PHEVs and electric vehicles (EVs) priced under $91,387 – the Luxury Car Tax threshold – which are purchased through novated leases.

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Honda Pilot Up 62%, But Passport Sales Crash 43%

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Sales of the Honda Pilot increased by 62% in September, while Passport dropped by 43%. Most nameplates lost ground in September, but their year-to-date sales figures are solid. The CR-V compact SUV remains the best-selling Honda, with 298,164 sales so far in 2024. The Honda Pilot is having a strong year in the US, with sales up 25 percent from January through September.

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Police targeting dangerous driving as double demerits come into effect

CarExpert

New South Wales Police has launched Operation Labour Day, targeting dangerous driving this long weekend with double demerits coming into effect from midnight tonight. From 12:01am Friday, October 4 to 11:59pm Monday, October 7, motorists with a New South Wales or Australian Capital Territory licence will be subject to double demerits on certain driving offences – and police have warned they’ll be out in force to enforce penalties.

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Surf’s Up Dude! Porsche Design Now Has Its Own Run Of Limited-Edition Surfboards

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The boards have been created in partnership with Almond Surfboards in California. Four different color themes inspired by classic Porsche models are available. The short version of the board costs $4,500, while the longer one is a cool $5,500. Most new product releases from Porsche involve an exciting new performance car that can either ferociously lap a racetrack, carve up a mountain road, or ferry a family in comfort and style.

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2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX review

CarExpert

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX is a sportier looking and sportier driving take on the ‘electric Kombi’ theme. Did the world need that? Arguably not. If Volkswagen had just made a dual-motor model that didn’t cost almost $20,000 more in Australia, it would have been a sweeter deal for buyers. But there’s no denying this is still a lot of electric vehicle (EV) for the money – in this review, you’ll find out why.

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Six Years After Fatal Crash, Uber Inks New RoboTaxi Deal

Carscoops

Uber is throwing its hat back into the robotaxi ring thanks to a new partnership with Avride. The deal will see Uber Eats use autonomous food delivery robots starting later this year. An autonomous Hyundai Ioniq 5 is then slated to hit the streets of Dallas in 2025. Uber was an autonomous driving pioneer, but a fatal accident in 2018 changed everything.

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Volkswagen’s global cost-cutting won’t impact Australia

CarExpert

While Volkswagen Group bosses in Germany have recently had difficult conversations with workers about cutting costs, the carmaker’s Australian arm is confident the auto giant’s local operations will continue as usual. In September, Volkswagen Group finance chief Arno Antlitz attended a gathering of 25,000 workers at the company’s Wolfsburg headquarters to say they needed to work with management to cut spending.