Porsche’s fourth-quarter Macan electric car sales nearly double those of ICE
ICE-powered version of Porsche's entry-level SUV discontinued in Europe due to cybersecurity regulations January 13, 2025 14:29 Porsche sales in 2024 will be 310,718 units, of which Cayenne sales will be 102,889 units. In the fourth quarter of 2024, Macan EV sales were almost double those of the ICE version. Sales of the electric Taycan fell 49%, while sales of the 718 series increased 15%. Porsche released its global sales results for 2024, reporting vehicle deliveries of 310,718 vehicles, a 3% decrease from 2023. One of the highlights was the Macan EV, whose sales surpassed those of internal combustion engine (ICE) models in the fourth quarter of 2024. Year. The all-electric Taycan, on the other hand, struggled to find buyers, with sales almost halving compared to last year. The Porsche Macan EV will debut in January 2024, but customers won't get their hands on it until the end of September. Of the 27,795 vehicles sold in the fourth quarter, nearly…
Mitsubishi Mirage sales to double in 2024 as production ends
Mirage sales surge by 125% in 2024, helping Mitsubishi achieve 25% year-on-year growth go through John Halas January 3, 2025 16:55 Mitsubishi posted its best sales year since 2019, delivering 109,843 vehicles in 2024. Mirage doubles sales in 2024, ending U.S. sales with surprising momentum. The Outlander leads the brand's lineup and achieved record-breaking sales last year. Ten years after quietly entering the U.S. market, the Mitsubishi Mirage has come to an ironic, almost poetic ending. Just as its North American sales are coming to an end, the small model has become the brand's second-best-selling model in 2024. With that, it more than doubled sales from the previous year, cementing itself as a surprise hero for Mitsubishi and helping the company post its strongest sales in years. More: One in 10 new cars sold in Norway last year was a Tesla Model Y If you're looking for the reason, it's simple: price. Starting at $16,695 for the Mirage hatchback and…
Road traffic fatalities rise over Christmas despite double demerit points
The number of road traffic fatalities in New South Wales over the Christmas and New Year holidays is two-thirds higher than 12 months ago, and police are busy enforcing double demerit points. From 12:01am on Friday 20 December 2024 to 11:59pm on Wednesday 1 January 2025, New South Wales Police conducted Operation Christmas/New Year 2024, targeting speeding, mobile phone use, seat belt Offenses such as helmets and motorcycle helmets are subject to double demerits. Ten road users died in the state in 13 days, four more than the six fatalities recorded in the final weeks of 2023. During these 13 days, a total of 1,009 major crashes occurred. Although the double penalty period, which ends in 2023 and begins in 2024, is shorter in duration (December 22 to January 1), the number of daily deaths increased year-on-year from an average of 0.55 to 0.77. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side…
Double the choice – meetings + events
Slope Pools in Pendry Park City, Utah ||Courtesy of Pendry Park Citysouthwest region The terrain in Arizona and Utah is so vast and diverse that it defies succinct description. On the one hand, there's a spectacular natural setting that includes red rock formations, rolling mountains, aspen and ponderosa pine forests, and vast deserts. On the other side is a vibrant city with abundant facilities Hotels, numerous conference venues, treasures Arts and culture and a vibrant nightlife.Planners gathering in the area might ask: Where should you hold your next meeting? Lively city center or idyllic natural setting? There are pros and cons to both, depending on your goals, budget, and how far your group is willing to travel. Ryan Hanley, senior sales manager at Access Destination Management Co. in Park City, Utah, said hotel size and meeting space are major decision factors, but some locations will be better suited than others. “While this is not always the case, we see many…
A double dose of custom frigates coming in 2025
There's something undeniably exciting about The roar of a finely tuned engine, the shine of polished chrome and the smooth lines of Resto-Mod. Now, imagine doubling that. Check out two stunning examples of the second-generation C2 Corvette—a 1963 split-window car and a 1967 convertible—both designed by Jeff Hayes Customs Beautifully remodeled by Jeff Hayes Customs. Completed in September 2024, these two Bowtie beauties blend the iconic design language of the 1960s Corvette with the cutting-edge performance of modern muscle, creating a rolling tribute to style, speed and craftsmanship. Let's start with the 1963 Corvette Split-Window. As if the original split-window design wasn't striking enough, this iconic body style has been transformed into something truly remarkable. Made with Bianca Fuji paint, this color is eye-catching - a shimmering white pearl with just the right depth to capture the light streaking through the air. Under the sculpted hood is the heart of the Corvette: the new LS3 Hot Cam engine, which delivers…
Bring double the Corvette fun to your garage!
have you ever dreamed Want to tear up the fast lane in your town with not one but two of the iconic Corvettes that offer the perfect blend of power, performance and stunning design? Need a new, souped-up Stingray Monday through Friday and an easy-to-drive classic Corvette convertible for the weekend? Just a dream? not at all. This is your chance to turn your dreams into reality. Dream Giveaway's annual Corvette pairing event ends at the end of the month, offering once-in-a-lifetime prize packages that car enthusiasts like you can't resist. All it takes is a lucky entrance. Click here We'll give you a chance to win! The centerpiece of this giveaway is the all-new 2024 Corvette Stingray, which has been transformed into a powerhouse of precision engineering and raw performance. Its Rapid Blue exterior, paired with premium 3LT leather interior and GT2 Competition seats, ensure it's as stylish as it is ferocious on the road. This Stingray already stands…
Toyota Tundra starts at $102,000 in Australia, almost double that
All Tundra models sold in Australia will feature the flagship i-Force Max powertrain go through Brad Anderson November 20, 2024 21:03 Local engineering firm Walkinshaw was responsible for the conversion from left-hand drive to right-hand drive. The equivalent model in the US is almost half the price. Toyota offers a five-year warranty on the redesigned truck. Australia's love affair with large pickup trucks continues with the local launch of the Toyota Tundra. It joins a growing number of trucks launched in Australia in recent years, including the Ram 1500, Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado. The local launch of the Tundra marks the culmination of six years of work, culminating with a soft launch earlier this year in which 300 test vehicles were delivered to selected customers for analysis and review. Like its competitors, the Toyota Tundra is not available in right-hand drive configuration. Instead, Australian engineering firm Walkinshaw was tasked with retrofitting all LHD models to comply with local regulations.…
Panama Canal plans to double container traffic for $8
The Panama Canal Authority wants to double the container throughput of its iconic waterway, its head, Ricaurte Vasquez, said. Speaking at the International Maritime Conference in Houston, Vasquez detailed an $8 billion investment plan for the canal, which includes a robust water-saving strategy after a severe drought caused the diversion of ships traveling between the United States and Asia. Also read: Panama Canal makes $3.45 billion profit despite drought reducing shipping Authorities are encouraging shippers to consolidate cargo and reduce water use per vessel, especially container ships. Additionally, the canal plans to expand cargo transshipment capacity on the West Bank, facilitating the unloading and reloading of containers by rail, truck or ship. The expansion will increase the canal's annual container traffic to 5 million by 2045 from the current 8.3 million. The canal has prioritized container ships since a 2016 expansion added a third set of locks, but now bulk carriers have returned, with recent slot allocations reserving about 40%…
Volkswagen’s new eHybrid Multivans come with all-wheel drive, almost double
The vans benefit from a larger battery pack and a new torsion beam rear axle with an integrated electric motor November 7, 2024 06:47 The T7 Multivan and California are now available in eHybrid 4Motion form. The ICE works with dual electric motors to produce a total of 241 horsepower. The battery size has nearly doubled, giving the all-electric vehicle a range of up to 59 miles. Volkswagen, on the other hand, is fully committed to the field of electric ID. It's making a splash in North America, while elsewhere it's hedging its bets on minivans with the T7 series, while retaining the internal combustion engine. Outside the U.S., Volkswagen still offers the standard Multivan and its campervan sibling, the California, for those not ready to go fully electric. Unveiled at the IAA Transport show in Germany last September, the models have now been electrified with a new eHybrid 4Motion trim, bringing a plug-in hybrid setup and all-wheel drive capability.…
BMW 1 Series gets double roasted by G80 M3
The 1 Series wasn't pretty from the start, and the huge grille really looked out of place. go through Brad Anderson October 29, 2024 13:10 BMW's "double-coffin" grille has caused a lot of controversy since it was first introduced on the G80 M3. This strange 116i also comes with a set of gloss black aftermarket wheels. Most people aren't fans of the G80-generation BMW M3's massive coffin-shaped kidney grille, but the owner of this 1 Series is clearly a car enthusiast who used it as inspiration when creating a custom body kit for his car. The peculiar 1 Series you see has been listed for sale across Tanzania for 10,800,000 shillings (approximately $4,650), and while it appears to be mostly stock, it has had some modifications. This is mostly limited to the front end, where the grille, air intakes and bumper are inspired by the G80 M3. Read: New BMW 1 Series looks like Kia wants to be BMW First,…
Event organizers double down on sustainability
According to our upcoming annual meeting market survey, three out of five planners are including sustainability requirements in their RFPs, in addition to stepping up other efforts to examine the carbon footprint of their events. Author: Michelle Russell Compared to last year's Meetings Market Survey, nearly twice as many event organizer respondents included sustainability requirements in their RFPs. According to the latest issue of Arthur D. Little's magazine, last year saw a backlash against ESG investing and climate change regulation in the United States, and "similar examples of watering down or delaying sustainability-related regulation have emerged in some parts of Europe." prism magazine, entirely dedicated to sustainability. despite this, prism noted that evidence from business “suggests that commitment to sustainability continues and actually increases as sustainability becomes central to business strategy.” For the business events industry, do the results of our latest conference market survey, released in the upcoming November forecast period, offer any insights? While many industry studies indicate…
Fiat 124 Spider recalled due to powerful front airbags
More than 17,000 vehicles are equipped with front airbags that can harm occupants. October 1, 2024 — A recall has been announced for the Fiat 124 Spider because the front airbags may injure occupants rather than protect them. The recall involves the 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider, which has a software error in the airbag control module. This could cause the front airbags to deploy with too much force during a collision. About 17,400 vehicles are being recalled not only because the problem is dangerous, but also because they violate federal safety standards regarding neck injuries. Chrysler learned about the airbag control module problem from Mazda in July. In a collision, dual-stage airbag deployment may occur instead of the intended single-stage airbag deployment. About 1,600 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles are being recalled in Canada. Once the recall letter is mailed on November 7, 2024, Fiat Chrysler dealers will update the air bag control module software. Fiat 124 Spider owners can call…
Ford F-150 Lightning and Ranger sales double in third quarter, Bronco
Ford delivered 478,326 vehicles (-0.4%) in the third quarter of 2024, including Lincoln, 504,039 vehicles (+0.7%). Ranger (+110%) and F-150 Lightning (+105%) saw the largest sales increases. The Blue Oval's hybrid vehicle sales increased by 38% in the third quarter, electric vehicle sales increased by 12%, while ICE sales fell by 3%. Ford's sales in the third quarter of 2024 were 478,326 vehicles, excluding Lincoln, a slight decrease of 0.4% compared to the same period last year. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd(" 6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); The biggest winner among Blue Oval's vehicles was the Ranger mid-size pickup truck, with sales reaching 15,504 units in the third quarter of 2024, an impressive 110% increase compared to the same period last year. More: Ford no longer makes boring cars, says it's now in 'iconic car business' Sales of the all-electric F-150 Lightning also jumped 105% (7,162 units), while…
Ola Electric plans to double number of company-owned service centers
Ola Electric, India's leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has announced an ambitious plan to double the number of company-owned service centers to 1,000 by December 2024 from the current 500 centers. The move is in response to the growing number of service centers. Customer complaints and service wait times are long, currently around 5,000 to 6,000 per day. In addition to this expansion, Ola Electric has also launched a new electric vehicle service training program aimed at training 100,000 third-party mechanics. This 'Network Partner Programme' initiative will provide mechanics across India with the required skills to handle electric vehicle (EV) repairs and maintenance, ensuring better service delivery in the fast-growing EV market. This industry-first initiative aims to address the gap in e-bike and e-bike service readiness in India. Fast service guarantee for Ola Electric customers Starting from October 10, 2024, Ola Electric will begin to provide customers with a phased fast service guarantee. Those whose service requests require more than a…
Episode 043 – Industry trends and advice to double your show
Welcome to TSU. This is going to be an unusual episode, but we are in different times now! I’ll give you a quick update on what’s happening in the trade show and live event industry, share a comment from an industry leader, and then give you some words to help drive your results. If you’ve been listening to some of my shows over the past few months, you know that I’m a big proponent of resuming live events. I’m also a big proponent of getting results! I know that for the vast majority of people right now, virtual is the way to go. That’s why I’ve been covering tips and methods for getting better results from virtual events. I’ll continue to do so and cover new platforms and initiatives in the coming months. However, I want to reiterate how important it is to resume live events. Cancelling live events will affect many jobs and will also wipe out many economic…
Paint Protection Film | See Double
If you ask people what their dream car is, I’m sure you’ll get a variety of answers, from exotic supercars to vintage muscle cars. I believe one car that is often mentioned is the Porsche 911. This is arguably one of the most iconic sports cars in history and is still very popular today. We recently took delivery of this 2018 Porsche 911 GT3. This car is a true race car that performs well both on the track and on the street. This is how we protected this 911 GT3, hoping to preserve it for future generations. First comes cleaning and decontamination to prepare the paint for the film. Next comes paint repair, which is the removal of any scratches or imperfections in the paint that may have been sealed by the paint protection film. This is really one of the most important steps. We have covered how to install paint protection film in detail a few times now, but…
211 – The right training can double your number of customers
You're Training Your Staff All Wrong!! In this episode, I discuss how to train your trade show booth staff the right way which will lead to better results and can double your leads! Most companies will provide basic training... Performance location and time What will the exhibition include? What will they give away Any promotions they will be doing What will everyone wear? Maybe there are more… There’s nothing wrong with that, but this is usually where they stop training! Now that staff are armed with information and knowledge, they can decide for themselves what to do with all of it! You have to go deeper than that! I recommend training on three things that will make a huge difference: EQF – Participation, Qualifications, Processes Engagement – Train your staff on how to engage with attendees in meaningful ways Qualification Review – You must review the qualifications of attendees immediately after they engage to see if you would like to…
211 – The right training can double your number of customers
You're Training Your Staff All Wrong!! In this episode, I discuss how to train your trade show booth staff the right way which will lead to better results and can double your leads! Most companies will provide basic training... Performance location and time What will the exhibition include? What will they give away Any promotions they will be doing What will everyone wear? Maybe there are more… There’s nothing wrong with that, but this is usually where they stop training! Now that staff are armed with information and knowledge, they can decide for themselves what to do with all of it! You have to go deeper than that! I recommend training on three things that will make a huge difference: EQF – Participation, Qualifications, Processes Engagement – Train your staff on how to engage with attendees in meaningful ways Qualification Review – You must review the qualifications of attendees immediately after they engage to see if you would like to…
242 – Do this one thing in 2024 to double your potential customers
You only need to make one change, one shift, that will have a significant impact on your 2024 trade show results. This is information specifically for small businesses. I mean any business that has a small booth at a large show, or even a tabletop booth somewhere. One thing I know is that trade shows are only one part of everything you do. You don't have someone who's dedicated to trade show management and planning, doing all of that stuff, that's all they do. You wear many hats, or there's a lot of other things going on. If you feel the same way, I support you. I know how it feels. So what you need to do is change your perspective on trade shows. What does this mean? Well, listen, a trade show is the most powerful marketing tool you can have, and it can pay off big time. If you have the right mindset, if you plan it right,…
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