Best Selling Cars Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Ateca helps lift Cupra to its highest share ever in Poland. The Polish new car market is robust in October at +17.3% year-on-year to 47,013 units. This is particularly satisfying given October 2023 was already up 28% on the year prior. As a result the year-to-date volume is now up 14.3% to 437,029. Toyota (+4.5%) trails the market but still signs a strong 18.8% share, just above the 18.7% it holds year-to-date.

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Motor Authority

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Redesigned Kia Telluride expected to debut in 2025 as a 2026 model New Telluride expected to offer hybrid powertrain for the first time Redesigned version of related Hyundai Palisade has also been spotted Engineers from Kia have been spotted testing a camouflaged prototype for a redesigned Telluride for the first time. It is being developed.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Grand Koleos accounts for 84% of Renault Korea sales in October. New car sales in South Korea progress +5.1% year-on-year in October to 145,444 units. For once this is solely due to the domestic manufacturers’ performance at +6.1% to 124,195. Reversely foreign carmakers edge down -0.4% to 21,249. Year-to-date, the overall market drops -5.8% to 1,342,396 including 1,126,416 for local brands (-6.5%) and 215,980 for foreigners (-1.4%).

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Motor Authority

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Mazda continues to hint strongly at a production version of the Iconic SP concept Concept debuted at the 2023 Tokyo auto show Power comes from electric drive system with rotary engine serving as generator Mazda's Iconic SP sports car concept unveiled at the 2023 Tokyo auto show may have a bigger role than the typical glitzy show car rolled out to.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Mercedes GLA hits a 65.5% private sales ratio in October. Private sales in Germany are down -2.6% year-on-year in October to 77,021 for a PS ratio (PSR) of 33.2% vs. 36.1% a year ago in October 2023. The year-to-date tally is up 0.5% to 765,470 and 32.6% PSR vs. 32.3% over the first 10 months of 2023. The VW T-Roc returns to the top spot it holds year-to-date with a 47% PSR, in line with the 47.4% it commands so far this year.

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Motor Authority

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Ferrari F40 rumored as inspiration for next Icona series car New car would follow Monza SP1/SP2 and Daytona SP3 Icona cars New car's launch might tie in with Ferrari's 80th anniversary in 2027 When it comes to iconic Ferraris, the F40, the last Prancing Horse signed off by Enzo himself, is right up there with the very best. It was launched in 1987.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The VW Tiguan is the most popular vehicle in Switzerland in October. The Swiss new car market falls -7.9% year-on-year in October to 18,753 units, leading to a year-to-date tally off -4.3% to 194,483. 4×4 sales drop -10.2% to 9,764 and 52.1% share vs. 53.4% a year ago but resist -1.9% year-to-date to 101,093 and 52% share vs. 50.7% over the first 10 months of 2023.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Renault sales are up 79.4% in October. The Ukrainian new car market edges up 1.3% year-on-year in October to 5,807 units. This means the year-to-date volume is now up 19.1% to 59,067. This month Renault (+79.4%) surges ahead to lodge its first monthly win since April 2022. The French carmaker holds 13.3% share vs. 10.6% so far this year. It overtakes traditional leader Toyota (-26.9%) in great difficulty this month at 11.7% of the market vs. 15.4% year-to-date.

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Motor Authority

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Tasman is Kia's first pickup truck Midsize pickup features body-on-frame construction and choice of gas and diesel powertrains Sales unlikely to start in U.S. Kia used the 2024 Jeddah auto show on last week in Saudi Arabia for the debut of its first pickup truck, the midsize Tasman. The Tasman is a proper truck featuring body-on-frame.

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AutoDealer Today

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Dozens of reports of engine failure appear to be similar to those addressed by an earlier recall that these vehicles weren’t included in.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Incoming Chinese carmaker Xpeng has confirmed it’s now taking orders in Australia for its X2 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) ‘flying car’ – but there are some pretty significant caveats. Unveiled at the Sydney International EV AutoShow on the weekend, following similar appearances at the Tokyo motor show in October and in China prior to that, the Xpeng X2 is now available to order in Australia.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Toyota plans to nearly double production from 1.75 million last year to 3 million by decade’s end. The company also aims to consolidate its two Chinese joint ventures to improve efficiency. The plan will require significant investments that other Japanese automakers aren’t willing to make. Toyota is doubling down on its ambitions for the Chinese market , aiming to produce as many as 3 million vehicles annually in the country as it fights to claw back market share lost to surging dome

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Autocar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

How did Prior and Cropley fare when they attempted the 54-mile rally in a 1902 Albion? Before there were coupés and SUVs , one of the early car bodystyles was the ‘dog cart’. It was so called because when horses pulled carriages, you might keep the dogs in the middle. In the new horseless era, when this 1902 Albion A1 was made, it was where some makers put the engine instead, without seemingly much changing the design otherwise.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We’re testing the 2025MY Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition. Power comes from a 6.4-liter Hemi producing 470 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque It is likely the last V8 Wrangler in history – unless Jeep surprises us again. Love V8s? Well, you know we do—but we’d all better savor them while we can, because they’re quickly going the way of the dodo.

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AutoDealer Today

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Jeep maker touts full lineup’s ability to run on clean-burning diesel substitute.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into engine failures in Acura and Honda vehicles. The move comes after the government received 173 reports of failing connecting rod bearings in vehicles with 3.5-liter V6 engines. A previous recall addressed an engine manufacturing defect, so the investigation will examine if some vehicles slipped through the cracks.

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Autocar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

How did Prior and Cropley fair when they attempted the 54-mile rally in a 1902 Albion? Before there were coupés and SUVs , one of the early car bodystyles was the ‘dog cart’. It was so called because when horses pulled carriages, you might keep the dogs in the middle. In the new horseless era, when this 1902 Albion A1 was made, it was where some makers put the engine instead, without seemingly much changing the design otherwise.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The British carmaker announced a separate round of layoffs in January. Lotus continues to develop a successor to the Emira, currently known as the Type 135. This next-generation model was previewed by the recent Theory 1 Concept. Lotus has revealed it will slash up to 200 jobs in the UK, partially due to changes in market demand and evolving market conditions.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Volvo will reveal its first electric sedan early next year, and it’s set to come to Australia. “[The] ES90 will make its global debut in March, 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden and is expected to hit Australian shores in late 2025,” the company says on its Australian website. The BMW i5 -rivalling sedan is understood to be a key model for the brand in China, but will be offered in various global markets.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Suzuki Dzire distinguishes itself from the closely-related Swift with new looks. The small sedan retains its sub-4m footprint, but gains more features inside. The Dzire is the first Maruti Suzuki to gain a 5-star safety rating on Global NCAP. Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the fourth generation of the Dzire in India. Unlike its predecessors, the small sedan doesn’t share any resemblance to the Swift hatchback it is based on, adopting its own style.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Mazda has outlined monthly sales targets for its CX-60 , CX-70 , CX-80 , and CX-90 SUVs in Australia, and they’re conservative compared to some rivals… not to mention the old CX-9. The Japanese brand expects to sell a total of 1400 of these SUVs per month, or 16,800 a year. All four ride on Mazda’s new Large Architecture. Of the four-strong range, Mazda expects the CX-80 will be the top-seller with 650 sales per month.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The job cuts will be effective as early as January 5, 2025. Axed employees will receive benefits totaling 74% of their pay for one year. The UAW has hit out at the layoffs. The bad news continues to rain down on Stellantis employees in the United States, as yet another round of layoffs has been announced. Just days after the automaker disclosed plans to indefinitely lay off 1,139 workers at its Toledo Assembly Complex, Stellantis has now confirmed an additional 400 job cuts at its Freud Street m

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

International Motors has entered an official distributor agreement with Chinese manufacturer XPENG. This partnership marks a milestone moment for XPENG, with the UK highlighted as a key market in its European growth plans. The XPENG G6, a mid-size ultra-smart coupe SUV, will be its first vehicle to launch in the UK. The pure-electric vehicle includes 800-volt supercharging and an extended driving range.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Spy photographers have snapped the facelifted Dacia Jogger undergoing testing in Europe. The updated model features a slimmer grille, new bumpers, and likely reworked front and rear lights. Its official debut could arrive as soon as next year, though Dacia hasn’t confirmed this timeline yet. Dacia made some minor tweaks to the Jogger earlier this year, but it appears more extensive updates are on the horizon as spy photographers have snapped a facelifted prototype.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As Australia faces the prospect of another long, hot summer and all the storms that come with it, one of the nation’s largest automotive service brands is calling on electric vehicle (EV) owners to offer help in times of need. mycar – formerly Kmart Tyre and Auto – is launching a new trial which will see EVs be used as portable generators when blackouts occur.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The California Highway Patrol recently tested a modified version of the Lucid Air, known as the Lucid Pursuit. It featured an assortment of police-spec upgrades including emergency lights, a push bumper, and steel wheels. Pricing for the civilian version of the Air starts at $70K for the 430 hp base model and soars to $249K for the 1,234 hp Sapphire.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The people mover segment in Australia is small, but Chinese newcomer Zeekr is launching into it with one of the quickest, most luxurious, flashiest and most expensive offerings. The 2025 Zeekr 009 is now available for pre-order, becoming the electric vehicle (EV) brand’s second model in Australia. Zeekr is offering it in either seven-seat or six-seat configurations, priced at $135,900 and $139,900 before on-road costs, respectively. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert rig

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Willowbank Raceway in Queensland, Australia, will no longer allow EVs on their dragstrip. The announcement cites safety risks, including “the release of toxic and flammable gas.” The Aussie dragstrip follows the example of other tracks located in the US and the UK. EV owners in Queensland, Australia , have just lost access to the Willowbank Raceway dragstrip.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Mazda this year lost second place on the Australian sales charts to Ford, but the brand says its sales results against other brands are “secondary” to its own targets. Ford overtook Mazda for second place on the sales charts for the first time this year in August , and to the end of October the Blue Oval remains ahead on year-to-date sales at 83,145 to 81,143.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A new Lamborghini Revuelto “Opera Unica” appeared in Shanghai, China. The one-off features a hand-painted livery that required a stunning 480 hours of work. Another 53 hours of extra work were invested for the custom interior details. Lamborghini has introduced yet another one-off version of the Revuelto, this time for China. The latest “Opera Unica” creation of the Lamborghini Ad Personam program was introduced in Shanghai, featuring a red-themed livery with hand-painted

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

General Motors is gunning for the likes of the Lexus LX in Australia with the new 2025 GMC Yukon Denali. Orders have opened for the full-sized luxury SUV ahead of deliveries beginning in the second quarter of 2025. It wears a price tag of $169,990 before on-road costs , which puts the V8-powered SUV between entry-level and mid-range versions of the twin-turbo petrol V6-powered Lexus LX 600.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the US can receive up to $3,000 for each 2024MY EV they sell. Generous incentives worth over $20,000 are also offered for some of the brand’s EVs. It will be up to individual dealers to decide if they pass the savings on to customers. Shoppers eyeing a new Mercedes-Benz EV may soon find themselves in a stronger negotiating position, thanks to a fresh dealership incentive program rolled out by the German automaker.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The rise of in-car technology has led to more manufacturers moving away from physical buttons to control certain functions such as a vehicle’s infotainment system, climate control and even safety equipment. This has been borne out of convenience and cost, allowing carmakers to save money by not installing switches and buttons, instead putting some features into the infotainment system.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The electric pickup has a pair of huge 26-inch wheels clad in 35-inch tires. Despite the new fender flares, the OEM charging port has been retained. There’s no word on how much the upgraded wheels reduce the truck’s range. Plenty of Tesla Cybertrucks descended upon Las Vegas last week for SEMA , but the most dramatic of them all was brought to life by a Florida-based shop you’ve likely never heard of: Reds Miami.

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Close Brothers Motor Finance has begun a phased return to the writing of new UK motor finance business. Following the temporary pause in underwriting new vehicle finance agreements, which was announced on 25 October 2024, CBMF resumed writing new business with selected partners on Saturday 2 November 2024. This is part of a phased approach which will see CBMF switching on new business with all third-party partners.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The stolen vehicles were found abandoned in several locations across Anderson County. The dealership was completely destroyed in the fire and officially declared a total loss. The police are investigating why the suspect, who is from Spartanburg, did what he did. Police in South Carolina have arrested a 53-year-old man for allegedly stealing nine cars from an Anderson County dealership before torching the entire facility to the ground.

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Kiwi driver, Liam Lawson, who replaced Ricciardo in F1 has called out rival McLaren for playing the British national anthem after race wins when the team was founded by a New Zealander. F1 upstart Liam Lawson has called out world-championship leader McLaren saying it should be playing the New Zealand national anthem when it wins races – not the British.

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