Best Selling Cars Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

VW Tiguan sales are up 77.4% year-on-year. 6,521 new cars hit Slovak roads in September, a -4.9% year-on-year drop that tilts the year-to-date tally into negative territory at -0.3% to 67,589. Skoda (-0.5%) is stable and improves its share to 21.1% vs. 20.4% so far this year. Kia (+4%) is strong, repeating at #2 and now ranking #3 year-to-date. Toyota (-28.1%) struggles mightily at #3 but Volkswagen (+27.1%) surges ahead at #4.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The next Mercedes CLA will feature a China-built 2.0L engine developed by Geely and Renault, then fine-tuned in Germany. This isn’t the first time the CLA has used non-Mercedes engines; select first- and second-gen models also ran Renault powertrains. The new compact sedan will also include an urban-assist driving system developed by the Chinese startup Momenta.

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Autocar

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Key reasons for collaboration are the reduced costs and faster pace brought by shared underpinnings Japanese manufacturer is in talks with Renault EV division Ampere about producing a new A-segment car Nissan is in the early stages of developing an electric city car for Europe, twinned with the upcoming Renault Twingo EV. The Japanese firm has begun talks with Alliance partner Renault ’s Ampere EV division about the development of an ‘A-segment’ EV based on the Ampr Small platform that underpin

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Motor Authority

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Ford F-150 street truck concept set for 2024 SEMA show Concept previews upgrade package to be offered via Ford Custom Garage program Upgrade package will include 700-hp supercharger kit for F-150's V-8 Before the arrival of the F-150 Raptor in 2010, Ford's performance option for the F-150 was a street truck called the F-150 Lightning, which.

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Get My Auto

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Appointment no-shows are one of the most common and costly challenges faced by auto dealerships. When potential customers fail to show up for scheduled test drives, service appointments, or consultations, it disrupts workflow, wastes valuable time, and results in lost […] The post How Can Auto Dealers Reduce Appointment No-Shows and Boost Customer Engagement appeared first on Get My Auto.

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CarExpert

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Toyota HiLux has gone electric with factory backing, but you won’t find this battery-powered dual-cab in Australian showrooms any time soon. Toyota Australia has today announced it will supply its all-electric HiLux – officially named the HiLux BEV (battery-electric vehicle) prototype – to mining giant BHP for a 12-month trial, starting in November.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Toyota Corolla Cross is the best-selling vehicle in Colombia in September. The Colombian new vehicle market jumps 9.8% year-on-year in September to 17,144 units. However September 2023 was off -34.7% on the year prior which means this month is the 2nd lowest September result in the past 10 years. The year-to-date tally tilts into positive as a result at +0.7% to 135,463.

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Autocar

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Toyota's Urban SUV concept bears a striking resemblance to the Suzuki eVX. Toyota confirms that one of its upcoming electric cars will be a “nimble” SUV built by partner firm Suzuki in India Toyota has confirmed that one of its upcoming electric cars will be a rebadged Suzuki SUV, in a strengthening of the two Japanese companies’ partnership. Toyota previously allowed Suzuki to sell its own versions of the Corolla Touring Sports (the Swace ) and RAV4 (the Across ) in Europe, while a number of

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Motor Authority

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Porsche has issued a recall of its Taycan electric sedan because of a risk of the electric car's high-voltage battery experiencing a short circuit, something that could lead to a fire. The recall covers Taycans from the 2021-2024 model years, of which there are 27,527 examples affected in the U.S. According to the recall notice published by the.

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Group 1 turned in a strong performance in Q3 with year-on-year gross profit up 8.4% to $852.7m (£656m) and turnover up 11% to $5.2bn (£4bn). Group 1 has accelerated its UK growth. For the quarter UK gross profits rose 68.6% to $1174.5 on turnover up 55.2% to $1.2bn. In July 2024, it bought four Mercedes-Benz UK dealerships, which is expected to generate $105m in annual revenues with new car sales recorded as net revenue under the agency model.

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Machines with Souls

OCTOBER 22, 2024

BMW's all-new X3 M50 is here, and it faces the tall task of being BMW's most important car. Can it improve upon the formula? The post The 2025 BMW X3 M50 is an updated smart phone appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The Range Rover is the fifth best-selling import in China in September. Sales of new imports in China freefall -21.2% year-on-year in September to just 52,366 units. This leads to a year-to-date volume off -11.3% to 475,589. Brand leaders Lexus (-7.4%) and Mercedes (-8.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 31, 2024

VW insisted Scout is an independent brand, despite being backed by the conglomerate. The National Automobile Dealers Association is ready to challenge Scout in court. Scout has decided against using VW’s huge network of dealers to sell its models. Scout Motors infuriated VW dealers across the United States last week when it confirmed that the upcoming Terra and Traveler will be available via a direct-sale model rather than through existing dealerships.

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Autocar

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Carrera T now gets four-wheel steering as standard Driver’s pick of the entry-level 911 range can now be had as a coupé or a convertible The new Porsche 911 Carrera T has been revealed as the most affordable driver-focused version of the brand’s venerable sports car. Priced from £111,300, it's available exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox and features a number of weight-saving measures, such as lightweight windows and reduced sound insulation.

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Motor Authority

OCTOBER 30, 2024

McLaren Automotive has been sold by Bahrain sovereign wealth fund Buyer is Abu Dhabi-owned investment consortium Deal likely paves way for first McLaren EV CYVN Holdings, an investment consortium owned by the Abu Dhabi government, has agreed to purchase 100% of McLaren Automotive, the supercar business of McLaren Group. The news was confirmed on.

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Kia has emerged once again as the franchise most rated by dealers in the latest NFDA dDealer Attitude Survey It achieved highest overall manufacturer rating for Summer 2024 with a rating of 9.3/10. The lowest overall manufacturer rating is Citroen with 3.4/10. Jaguar saw the most significant improvement in ratings compared to the Winter 2024 survey, with an increase of 2.3 points.

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CarExpert

OCTOBER 30, 2024

BYD’s new Shark 6 ute only launched in Australia a couple of days ago, but the Chinese brand is already preparing to address concerns surrounding its towing capacity. The first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute in Australia will hit the market with a braked towing capacity of 2500kg – 1000kg less than segment leaders such as the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The VW Tiguan hits a best ever 2nd place thanks to the new generation. Initial data by ACEA has the European new car market (EU+EFTA+UK) down -4.2% year-on-year in September to 1,118,083 units. The year-to-date result remains in positive for now at +1% to 9,779,605. We remain -19% below the same period in pre-pandemic 2019. Among the Top 5 markets, Spain (+6.3%) and the UK (+1%) are in positive but Germany (-7%), Italy (-10.7%) and France (-11.1%) struggle.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Chrysler’s latest recall impacts Pacifica and Voyager minivans due to improperly secured airbag connectors. This defect could prevent airbags from deploying during crashes, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Owners will receive recall notifications by November 7, 2024, to secure their vehicle’s CAB connector. In April, Chrysler issued two separate recalls for the Pacifica and Voyager.

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Autocar

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The third-generation electric family car is a UK-built baby Ariya that will major on efficiency The third-generation Nissan Leaf has been spotted testing for the first time ahead of production getting under way in Sunderland next year. Morphing from hatchback to crossover, the next Leaf is one of three electric SUVs – alongside replacements for the Nissan Juke and Qashqai – due to start running down the lines at Nissan’s UK factory by the end of the decade.

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Motor Authority

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The first Porsche 911 GT3 debuted at the 1999 Geneva auto show There have been four generations of the Porsche 911 GT3 All generations have featured naturally aspirated engines and rear-wheel drive The Porsche 911 GT3 has turned 25, and we've highlighted the four generations that have been launched thus far. Born from racing but built for the.

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Drive.com

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Kia wants a piece of the ute market, and while it may not look the same, it’s used the best-selling Ranger to benchmark the Tasman’s dynamics. The 2025 Kia Tasman ute was revealed in recent days , with the model attempting to steal sales from Australia’s two most popular vehicles – the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux – when it goes on sale in mid-next year.

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Dealer World

OCTOBER 29, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DEALNOW INDUSTRY SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS GROWING FRUSTRATION CONSUMERS FEEL WITH DEALERSHIP TRADE-IN QUOTES AND THIRD-PARTY SERVICES Consumers Believe Selling to Individuals Yields Better Prices Than Auto Dealer Trade-Ins or Third-Party Platforms Alpine, Utah – (October 29, 2024) – DealNow, a platform for private vehicle transactions, today released key findings from its latest consumer vehicle transaction survey, highlighting the key frustrations consumers have in receiv

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Best Selling Cars Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The Tesla Model 3 reaches its 2nd highest market share at 15.9% 12,966 new cars hit Norwegian roads in September, a sturdy 25.4% year-on-year improvement. Keep in mind the year-ago basis was particularly low as the market dropped -29.4% on the year prior. Year-to-date sales remain in negative at -3.9% to 91,798. For the second month in a row, BEVs reach a record market share in September at 96.4% vs. 87% a year ago thanks to sales up 38.8% to 12,495.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Infiniti has unveiled the Autograph Lounge concept, ahead of its debut at the SEMA Show. The concept is based on the QX80 and features a stylish wrap as well as special 24-inch wheels. Designed for luxurious tailgates, the SUV has a cargo compartment with a TV and speakers. Typically, luxury brands steer clear of the SEMA Show’s raucous, aftermarket crowd, but Infiniti is bucking that trend with its new Autograph Lounge concept.

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Autocar

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Repair backlog and parts availability remain a problem for customers, despite assurances Almost a year since JLR apologised for severe parts delays and promised improvements at its new logistics hub, customers are still experiencing issues. Last November, JLR CEO Adrian Mardell said the firm was “really unhappy” about problems at its then new Global Parts Logistics Centre in Leicestershire.

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Motor Authority

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Toyota plans 4Runner TRD Surf concept for 2024 SEMA show The concept has a removable canopy, an option offered on early 4Runners Custom parts were made using a blend of traditional methods and 3D printing Toyota looks like it will have one of the more intriguing vehicles on display at the 2024 SEMA auto show next week, in the form of the new.

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Vertu Motors has acquired Burrows Motors for £12.5m, strengthening its relationship with Toyota, Mazda and Kia. Vertu’s partnership with Toyota grows from six to 11 outlets, Mazda from two to four and Kia from three to four. Burrows Motor Company turned in pre-tax profits of £106,000 in 2023 compared to £3m the prior year on turnover of £168.9m (2022: £171.9m).

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CarExpert

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The European Union (EU) appears to have finalised what tariffs it’ll impose on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), provided the two regions can’t come to the table with a mutual solution. As reported by AP News , the most recent revisions to the tariff rates for various Chinese carmakers has largely resulted in minor reductions, though some brands will still be slugged with import taxes as high as 45.3 per cent by the time their EVs are on the forecourt.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Suzuki sales are up 19.6% in a market off -23.3% The Ecuadorian new vehicle market endures a 14th consecutive month of year-on-year losses in September at -23.3% to 8,098 units. The year-to-date tally is off -19.1% to 83,098. Chevrolet (-20.6%) and Kia (-20.8%) evolve similarly, faring a little better than the market and accounting for 17.8% and 16.9% share respectively.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid arrives at US dealerships this fall with a starting price of $88,000. The all-wheel drive sport sedan has a plug-in hybrid powertrain that produces up to 604 hp. It accelerates to 60 mph in as little as 3.7 seconds and offers 42 miles of electric-only range. The 2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid will arrive at U.S. dealers shortly and the company has announced pricing will begin at $88,000 before a $1,150 destination fee.

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Autocar

OCTOBER 29, 2024

RS models arrive once in a blue moon; hottest Focus bowed out six years ago Firm's design boss says it will stick with making road-focused performance cars in the EV age Ford is committed to making performance models in the future despite the slimming down of the Ford Performance range for ST and RS models in recent years. With the Focus ST soon to follow the Fiesta ST into retirement, only the Puma ST and the Mustang will remain on sale.

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Motor Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Fiat 600e Abarth revealed Electric subcompact crossover comes in Touring and Scorpionissima versions Scorpionissima packs 278 hp, making it most powerful Abarth road car The Fiat 600e electric subcompact crossover that went on sale last year in select markets has spawned a feisty Abarth variant. Revealed in full on Monday, the new Fiat 600e Abarth.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Ford has unveiled their truck and SUV lineup for the SEMA Show, which consists of multiple Broncos and F-150s. The F-150 FP700S previews an upcoming performance package that will give the pickup 700 hp. Bronco fans can look forward to two pricey packages that add a lift, extended fender flares, and new wheels. Ford has revealed an assortment of vehicles for the SEMA Show including modified versions of the Bronco, Bronco Sport, and F-150.

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Motor Authority

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Modern Lancia Gamma due in 2026 Vehicle has been described as a fastback Production to take place alongside next-generation Jeep Compass at Italian plant Lancia, part of the Stellantis fold, is working on a trio of electric vehicles for launch this decade, and the third was confirmed on Friday as a modern Gamma. It's due in 2026 as the flagship of.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Ferrari F80 design team wanted a car with extreme proportions Original design called for a single-seat configuration V-6 was deemed Ferrari's best-performing engine Ferrari's F80 hypercar revealed earlier in October was originally conceived as a single seater, Ferrari design chief Flavio Manzoni has revealed. In an interview with Top Gear.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Stellantis to test Factorial solid-state battery on public roads by 2026 Battery to be tested in Dodge Charger Daytona Production expected later this decade A fleet of Dodge Charger Daytona electric vehicles fitted with solid-state batteries developed in partnership with America's Factorial will start testing on public roads by 2026, Dodge parent.

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