How bonkers is demand for rugged SUVs? Even sporty Mazda is making a CX-50 Meridian dirt-kicker

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Ford’s July sales up on better inventory flow

Ford Motor Co.’s July sales grew 36.6% year-over-year even as industrywide sales fell, which the Dearborn automaker chalked up to improvements in inventory flow. Ford sold 163,942 new vehicles in the U.S. last month, one year from a period when the automaker was being hit particularly hard by a global shortage of semiconductor chips. Light-vehicle sales in the… Continue reading Ford’s July sales up on better inventory flow

Hino Motors to brief on emissions data; shares fall more than 7%

TOKYO (Reuters) — Hino Motors shares tumbled more than 7% on Tuesday following a report that the scope of its announced falsification of emissions data may be larger than previously expected. The automaker, a unit of Toyota Motor, said it and its special investigation committee would hold a news conference later in the day regarding… Continue reading Hino Motors to brief on emissions data; shares fall more than 7%

2023 Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition Furthers the Outdoor Experience

Three New Offerings for Customers to Personalize CX-50 to Best Fit their Active Lifestyles On sale this fall, CX-50 Meridian Edition features exclusive 18-inch wheels and Falken all-terrain tires with a starting MSRP1 of $39,950 Apex Package enhances Meridian Edition with roof platform and more Meridian Choice Package elevates remaining CX-50 models with essential outdoor accessories… Continue reading 2023 Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition Furthers the Outdoor Experience

Check out UK dealers’ fastest and slowest selling EVs

The fastest selling electric vehicles (EVs) are selling five times faster than the slowest selling EVs. The fastest new EV car to retail in June on Auto Trader was the Hyundai IONIQ 5, which sold in 21 days followed by the MG5 and Tesla Model 3, both selling in 22 days. Also in the top… Continue reading Check out UK dealers’ fastest and slowest selling EVs

Opinion: Why the Festival of the Unexceptional is an annual highlight

A gloriously unglamorous 1994 Vauxhall Astra Merit won the Concours de l’Ordinaire at the sold-out Festival of the Unexceptional, reaffirming just why this event remains one of the highlights of the car calendar. Featuring a 1.4-litre engine producing just 59bhp, the non-metallic red hatchback has a great back story with current owner Samuel Allan. He… Continue reading Opinion: Why the Festival of the Unexceptional is an annual highlight

MG Cyberster: electric TF successor previewed as reveal nears

The Cyberster roadster, due on sale before 2024 as an affordable halo car for MG, has been officially previewed by the brand – suggesting an unveiling is finally on the horizon.  In a video posted to social media (below), MG showed off the roadster’s sleek, long-nosed silhouette, electric folding canvas roof, yoke steering wheel, two-tone sports… Continue reading MG Cyberster: electric TF successor previewed as reveal nears

Top 10 most reliable 4x4s and SUVs to buy 2022

Reliability should be a top concern when buying a new or used car. Of course, a car’s looks and acceleration may entice you initially, but the reality is that you won’t be able to enjoy any car if it’s constantly in the garage being repaired. It can also be difficult to discover which cars are… Continue reading Top 10 most reliable 4x4s and SUVs to buy 2022

Mazda CX-5 2023: precios y paquetes

Por primera vez en el mercado norteamericano, Mazda ofrece la opción de pintura exterior prémium Rhodium White para el CX-5 2023 El sistema i-Activ AWD de Mazda sigue siendo estándar en todos los modelos Mazda CX-5, y mejora el rendimiento en una variedad de superficies  El CX-5 2023 sale a la venta con un precio inicial MSRP1 de… Continue reading Mazda CX-5 2023: precios y paquetes

2023 Mazda CX-5: Pricing and Packaging

For the first time in the North American market, Mazda offers the Rhodium White exterior premium paint option for the 2023 CX-5  Mazda’s i-Activ AWD remains standard on all Mazda CX-5 models, enhancing performance on a variety of surfaces  2023 CX-5 goes on sale with a starting MSRP1 of $26,700 and will arrive at dealerships… Continue reading 2023 Mazda CX-5: Pricing and Packaging