Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV is getting its own version of GMC's CrabWalk mode, a feature that was missing when the electric pickup truck debuted as a 2024 model. Chevy confirmed on Friday that its version of CrabWalk is called Sidewinder mode, making use of a name General Motors trademarked in 2022. While the name may be different, the.
AutoDealer Today
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
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Autocar
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Radical Jaguar concept – here imagined by Autocar's artist – is just weeks away “Next stage in Jaguar’s transformation” is confirmed for debut during Miami Art Week Jaguar is set to enter its next era with the unveiling of a new concept car previewing its long-awaited electric GT on 2 December. Autocar previously reported that the radical concept is due next month, and the brand has now said that the “next stage in Jaguar’s transformation” will be revealed at Miami Art Week on 2 December.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Audi is considering reducing its headcount by 15 percent in an attempt to cut costs. The VW Group premium brand will preserve production jobs and cut “indirect” jobs instead, a report claims. Audi suffered a fall in third-quarter profits and has already moved to close its Q8 plant in Belgium. First it was Volkswagen jobs in the firing line, and now the panic has spread to other areas of the VW Group.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Deliveries of Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia have fallen once again, with the US brand now recording its eighth monthly sales decline this year and its seventh in a row. According to data published by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), Tesla delivered 1464 EVs to Australian customers in October, representing a 26.4 per cent drop on the same month a year prior.
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Bumper has completed its first acquisition, purchasing business intelligence tools company AutoBI. AutoBi provides business intelligence tools for car retailers and OEMs. Its dashboards provide updates on critical information about all aspects of an automotive business including CRM, sales, service, parts and finance. Jack Allman, CCO and Co-Founder of Bumper said: “AutoBI is a perfect fit for Bumper and this acquisition is a key part of our strategic goal to become Europe’s largest automotive p
Autocar
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Rotary-electric powertrain is said to enable a classic sports coupé shape Mazda plans to build 370bhp, rotary-electric MX-5 successor "in the not so distant future" Mazda has confirmed plans to put its striking Iconic SP rotary-powered sports car concept into production in the near future. Revealed at last year’s Tokyo motor show, the Iconic SP is a tightly packaged, 370bhp vision of a future sports car in the vein of the MX-5, equipped with an innovative hybrid powertrain that uses a rotary eng
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CarExpert
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Australia’s BYD distributor EVDirect will prioritise adding SUVs and utes to the local lineup as the Chinese brand expands its local presence. In response to strong demand for the Shark 6 , Sealion 6 and Atto 3 , EVDirect will channel resources into importing new models with high sales potential, according to CEO David Smitherman. “The opportunity for us is that there’s so much product to choose from.
Auto Remarketing
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Used Car Week, Cherokee Media Group has launched the UCW Hall of Fame to recognize executives who have played an important role in the development, growth and success of Used Car Week over time. Steve Kapusta of Ally SmartAuction, Jeremiah Wheeler of DRN | MVTRAC | SCM and Marguerite Watanabe of Connections Insights will represent the inaugural class of inductees during Used Car Week , which begins on Nov. 18 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
AUDI E concept shows off Audi's new design approach for Chinese-market EVs Striking new look, 435-mile range, 745bhp and not a single four-ring badge. Welcome to Audi's Chinese EV brand: AUDI Audi has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) sub-brand for China, called simply 'AUDI', as part of an expanded joint venture operation with long-time partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC).
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
A Hertz customer claims he was charged $10,000 after driving 25,000 miles on an “unlimited” contract. The rental giant condemned the manager’s actions and promised to address inconsistencies in customer service policies. In a statement, Hertz confirmed the customer will not face extra mileage charges despite the dispute. A now-viral video captured a heated confrontation between a Hertz customer and a local manager, with the manager threatening the customer over an eye-popping b
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Australian new-vehicle deliveries continue to slow from the record pace of 2023, with October 2024 sales figures down once again this month. However, year-to-date registrations are still up, and the end-of-year figure may yet eclipse the records set in 2023. Last month, 99,969 new vehicles were delivered to Australian buyers, a decrease of 6.4 per cent compared to the 106,809 deliveries made in the same month a year ago.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Households will soon be able to be powered by their electric car – or sell power from their electric vehicle back into the grid during peak demand – thanks to new standards from the Federal Government. Australians will soon be able to use their electric cars to not only power their homes, but also send energy back into the electric grid during peak periods.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
New eVitara sits on an EV-tailored platform, to the benefit of packaging New Mini Aceman rival gets 250 miles from a 49kWh battery pack Suzuki has finally unveiled its first electric car , the eVitara, becoming one of the last major car makers to enter the EV market. Previewed by the striking eVX concept in 2023, the production model is a blockier representation of that car and comes paired with a name that is familiar to drivers across the European markets – a move intended to win over buyers.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Mazda’s design chief confirms the Iconic SP concept will enter production in the “not-so-distant future” In concept form, it features a dual-rotor rotary engine and an EV drivetrain delivering a combined output of 365 hp. This stunning concept could evolve into a successor for the RX-7 or even shrink down to MX-5 size. It’s been a year since Mazda first pulled the wraps off the well-received Iconic SP concept, a gorgeous retro-futuristic coupe powered by an electric motor
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
Tariffs placed on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe and the US threatens to stun the growth of the nation’s export industry, but Australia could be a benefactor. In Europe, an investigation by policymakers found Chinese EV makers were being subsidised by the state, with the European Commission responding by placing tariffs of up to 45.3 per cent – including existing import taxes on incoming vehicles.
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Manheim Auction Services’ Gloucester site launched last month with record-breaking results. The sale event saw 5,270 accepted bids, the most received at a commercial Manheim auction, totalling £4.2 million pounds in assets sold on the day. The site is a a seven-figure investment designed to support Manheim’s van and truck customer base. Matthew Davock, director of commercial vehicles at Manheim Auction Services said: “Our ambition from the outset was to create a lively, energy-filled atmosphere
Autocar
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Record beats Porsche Taycan’s 2019 run of 2128.2 miles, set on the same Nardò test track in Italy Mercedes-Benz has set a new electric car distance record during testing of its third-generation CLA. Building on the benchmarks established by the sleek EQXX engineering concept, a prototype of the new saloon covered 2309.6 miles within a 24-hour period at the Nardò test track in Italy This surpasses the 24-hour distance of 2128.2 miles set by the Porsche Taycan on the same 7.9-mile banked oval in 2
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Mazda has confirmed plans for a next-gen CX-5 and it will use an all-new hybrid powertrain that was developed in-house. The redesigned crossover will have a streamlined lineup as the automaker is seeking to reduce costs and complexity. A new four-cylinder Skyactiv-Z engine is scheduled for launch in 2027, promising improved efficiency. Next week will mark eight years since Mazda introduced the second-generation CX-5 at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The MG 4 has taken a unique place in Australian automotive history, becoming the first electric vehicle (EV) to outsell Tesla in a month – at least since the US brand started publishing local sales figures more than two and half years ago. In October 2024, MG delivered 1486 examples of its small electric hatchback, almost doubling its previous monthly sales record of 835 deliveries set in November 2023, and more than tripling its monthly average of 419 deliveries between January and September.
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Autofinity has launched ViSOURCE, a tool to aggregate wholesale vendor stock and information to provide buyers with an extensive view of the used car market. ViHUB enables automotive retailers to pool vehicle data, automatically populate online marketplaces and manage stock with up-to-date inventory details. CEO Andy Whitehair said: “Used car buyers within franchised and independent retailers source used cars from a variety of vendors each operating their own platforms with their own page displa
Autocar
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Alpine offers some old-fashioned charms in this otherwise high-tech, zero emissions hatchback This is the Alpine A290, the sporty variant of the Renault 5, and it feels to me like the return of the hot hatchback.Maybe I’ve said that before, about the electric Abarth 500 or even the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, much larger, more expensive and powerful though that is.But sufficiently few are the approachable, hot, practical electric cars that it feels appropriate to mention it.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
YouTuber Andre Beadle has died after crashing his BMW on November 5. Police report he was driving at high speeds just before the fatal accident. Authorities say the M240i collided with an Acura model. A New York influencer known for driving a highly tuned BMW M240i is dead after a late-night crash. Authorities believe that speed played a role in the crash.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Audi is developing a new brand for China that confusingly bears the same name, but which does without the trademark four-ring logo. Three future electric vehicles under this brand have been previewed by the E concept, a sleek electric wagon which wears an illuminated AUDI wordmark front and back. The rollout of vehicles from AUDI (no, not that Audi, the other one) will commence from mid-2025, with the first three to be in the medium and large segments. 100s of new car deals are available through
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Rochdale-based lender Marsh Finance has signed a deal to adopt iVendi’s new point-of-sale system. Marsh Finance can now share its proposition with dealers across iVendi’s user base. The system will allow for fast and compliant quotation generation and easy application completion for online and showroom car buyers. Andrew Marsh, CEO of Marsh Finance, said, ” The technology we are implementing will allow us to extend our reach beyond our existing dealer base and offer our products to a much
Autocar
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Passenger version of the Jimny was pulled from sale in the UK in 2020 Electrification "would ruin" small 4x4 due to added weight, according to Toshihiro Suzuki Suzuki ’s president has suggested the brand has no plans to build an electric or hybrid version of the Jimny , given that electrifying the 4x4 “would ruin" it. The car has had a strong following in the UK since its launch in 1970, with its fourth generation – and mini reboot – in 2018 rubber stamping its cult classic status.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Lexus has introduced the 2025 LS, which carries over unchanged. Despite the lack of updates, pricing has climbed $500 to start at $81,685. While the LS is celebrating its 35 th anniversary, the future doesn’t look bright as sales have been declining for years. 35 years ago, an upstart luxury brand was launched to challenge BMW and Mercedes. It was Lexus and they had high hopes for their LS 400 flagship.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Mazda has confirmed when it will launch its first electric vehicle (EV) on a new, dedicated electric platform. The as-yet unspecified model is due in 2027, helping fill a gap in the lineup of the Japanese brand which has been called a laggard in the EV space. The company is also studying offering plug-in hybrid vehicles on this platform, utilising a “high-level common structure” to help reduce investment costs. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.
Automotive Addicts
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
In a recent Decoder interview on The Verge , GM’s senior vice president of software and services, Baris Cetinok, made a strong case for the automaker’s polarizing decision to forgo Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in many of its upcoming models , especially electric vehicles (EVs). Despite the criticism, Cetinok insists that GM’s strategy of prioritizing its custom-built software platform, Ultifi , will enable the company to deliver a more cohesive, innovative in-car experience tailored specifical
Autocar
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
Porsche is comparatively subtle, unlike its front-engined V8 companions The Vantage is back with a bang – does it now dominate a class of grand touring superstars? The Ferrari nearly fails to materialise. With the official press car out of action, locating a good, representative Roma is proving to be a proper head-scratcher, something we can’t understand.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The Nissan Fairlady Z is available in new shades for the 2025 MY in Japan. Interior upgrades are limited to the addition of the SOS call button. There are no changes under the skin, with the Z retaining same twin-turbo 3.0-liter engine. Nissan has unveiled the 2025 MY updates for the Fairlady Z in Japan, including a refreshed color palette and the addition of the SOS call function to all grades.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The Volvo XC40 Recharge has been renamed to EX40 for 2025 and beyond, with the updated electric SUV now arriving in Australia with greater driving range and a wider lineup. By being sold as the EX40, the SUV is aligned with Volvo’s naming structure for its electric vehicles (EVs) – which includes the EX30 and upcoming EX90 and ES90, as well as the Chinese-market EM90 people mover.
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The robust demand tracked throughout H1 on Dealer Auction’s platform continued into Q3. Total estimated trade profit rose from £2.6 million to £3.5 million in the three-month period from July to September 2024. Kieran TeeBoon, Dealer Auction’s marketplace director, said: “Q3 saw positive trade-to-trade activity on the Dealer Auction platform – demand is strong, cars are selling quicker and we’re seeing more bids.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
New lights and bluff grille are inspired by those on the EV3, EV6 and EV9 One of the UK’s best-selling family cars gets a major update inside and out The Kia Sportage has been updated in its native Korea, gaining a bold new look inside and out, plus a new range of powertrains. Its styling has been revised to more closely match that of the brand’s electric cars, the EV3 , EV6 and EV9 , with new column-like headlights and a blockier front grille.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Nissan announced significant cost-cutting measures, including job cuts and reduced production capacity worldwide. CEO Makoto Uchida admits the company’s sales forecasts were overly ambitious and now require adjustment. The company aims to expand its hybrid lineup in the US and speed up development for greater flexibility. Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida has just announced a series of sweeping changes to the company aimed at steering the company through turbulent times.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Toyota’s first new HiLux in more than a decade won’t be launched until 2026, and may well be a case of evolution rather than revolution, according to a new report. Brazilian publication Autoesporte reports that Toyota suppliers have been told to prepare for the start of production of the new HiLux in Argentina for the South American market in 2026 – a year later than previously expected.
Automotive Addicts
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
At the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the oldest active British vehicle manufacturer, AC Cars, turned heads with an electrifying revival of the legendary AC Ace Classic. This new model, crafted in collaboration with TREMEC Electric GT, redefines classic sports car design for a new era, merging nostalgic styling with a modern, high-performance electric powertrain.
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