Tesla, Stellantis surpass Ford as most recalled cars in 2024
Ford must be jumping for joy as it tops recall naughty list for third year in a row go through Chris Chilton December 22, 2024 13:40 Stellantis and Tesla both surpassed Ford to become the brands with the most recalls. Tesla tops the list with 15 recalls affecting 5.1 million electric vehicles, some of which are simple OTA fixes. Ford has held the top spot for the past three years and plans to move into fourth place in the summer of 2024. Being rated as the third worst recalled brand in the U.S. doesn't sound like something to be proud of. But after learning they were bumped out of the bronze medal position by Tesla and Stellantis, Ford executives are hitting their punches left, right and center this week. Starting in 2021, Ford (and Lincoln) have had the worst recalls in the industry for the third year in a row. The company initiated more recalls last year than any other…
New Toyota Prado expected to surpass Ford Everest
toyota Australia is keen to regain the large SUV sales crown it lost to the Ford Everest for the first time this year, and with a solid order base and more new-generation models, it's well on its way to doing so. Land Cruiser Prado 250 Series The vehicles will be heading to Australia within the next 12 months. Deliveries of the new fifth-generation Prado began earlier this month, and the Japanese automaker said it already holds more than 17,000 orders. The 250 Series has a lot to live up to in terms of sales, as the 150 Series it replaces, which dominated the Australian large SUV market before its exit, is currently out of stock. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. This year, however, things are different, as inventory of the old Prado dried up months ago and the Ford Everest emerged as the…
Mahindra sales surpass Tata Motors in September 2024 and Q3 2024
Mahindra Thar Roxx first drive review While Mahindra is ahead of Tata Motors in September and Q3 2024, it remains to be seen whether this rally can be sustained Mahindra has jumped to the second position in the list of best-selling car brands due to huge demand for its SUVs. The future looks bright, as evidenced by the fact that Thar ROXX received 176,000 pre-orders in just one hour. The next phase of growth will be powered by Mahindra's range of pure electric SUVs in the coming years. Mahindra sales surpass Tata Motors in Q3 2024 In the third quarter of 2024, Mahindra sold 1,35,962 units. This is 6,028 units more than Tata Motors' sales of 1,29,934 units during the same period. In September, Mahindra sold 51,062 units. In comparison, Tata Motors sold 41,065 units in September. Mahindra posted the largest sales increase in September, beating Tata Motors' September sales by 9,997 units. Mahindra sales surpass Tata Motors in Q3…
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 sales surpass Himalayan 450
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 vs. Himalayan 450 Both the Himalayan 450 and Guerrilla 450 are based on the same Sherpa 450 platform and are powered by a 452cc engine that produces around 40 bhp of power and 40 Nm of torque Ever since Royal Enfield launched the Guerrilla 450 in India, it has been a hit in the motorcycle world. Royal Enfield, once known for its retro motorcycles that were good-looking but technologically outdated, has turned things around and developed the Sherpa 450 platform. The first model based on this platform was the Himalayan 450, while the Guerrilla 450 was launched recently. The Guerrilla 450 was so popular that it outsold the Himalayan 450 in just a few months since its initial launch. Let’s take a look at more detailed statistics of this development. Guerrilla 450 sales surpass Himalayan 450 There are many reasons why the Guerrilla 450 might outsell the Himalayan 450. Before we delve deeper, we need to…
China becomes first country to surpass 1 million electric vehicle sales in a month
China's electric vehicle sales grew 33% year-on-year, driven by trade-in subsidies go through Sam D. Smith 3 hours ago China's electric vehicle sales exceeded 1 million in August, up 33% from the same period last year, setting a new record. Electric vehicle growth in Europe turned negative for the first time due to subsidy cuts and trade restrictions. As overall auto sales in China fall, owners of combustion engine vehicles are offered subsidies to switch to electric or hybrid vehicles. While slowing growth in electric vehicle sales has caused concern in the West, China continues to see positive results. According to a recent report, China has become the first country in the world to record a single month of more than 1 million electric vehicle sales in August. Compared to last year, China's electric vehicle sales growth has increased by 33% so far. Meanwhile, EV sales in Europe turned negative for the first time, with both the EU and the…
Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG sales surpass 5,000 units
Bajaj Freedom 125, the world's first CNG motorcycle, launched in July 2024, has crossed 5,000 units in India. The last 637 units were sold in just four days this month, up from 4,109 units delivered in August. This is thanks to Bajaj having expanded the Freedom 125 sales network to 77 towns in India, including Delhi and Kerala, on August 15. The motorcycle was initially sold only in Maharashtra and Gujarat, both states with strong CNG infrastructure. The remaining 5,018 units (Vahan data) were released to buyers in the last two weeks of July. The delivery of Bajaj Freedom 125 started on July 18 and the first unit (top variant) has been delivered to a customer in Pune. Talking about the variants, there are three variants of Freedom 125: Drum, Drum LED and Disc LED. The three variants have the same engine specifications, range and fuel tank capacity but they come in different colours. Also read: Bajaj Freedom 125 will…
Can Polestar 3 surpass its competitors with US production?
The South Carolina plant will produce vehicles that will be sold in the U.S. and exported to Europe. go through Brad Anderson 3 hours ago The company's plant in South Carolina, USA, has begun production of Polestar 3. The all-electric model starts at $73,400 and tops out at $84,900. The SUV is powered by a 111 kWh battery pack and a pair of electric motors. Polestar has begun production of the much-anticipated 3 at its South Carolina plant, making it the brand's first model to be produced on two continents simultaneously. However, local production alone won't be enough to ensure the car's success. The Polestar 3 has been delayed multiple times since its 2022 reveal. U.S. customers who lease the model are eligible for a $7,500 tax credit. While it's now produced locally, it's unclear which versions will qualify for the same tax credit when purchased outright (SUVs with an MSRP of more than $80,000, for example, are not eligible).…
BMW’s electric car sales in Europe surpass Tesla’s for the first time
In July 2024, BMW surpassed Tesla for the first time and topped the European electric vehicle sales list. European car sales rose 2% in July, but pure electric vehicle registrations fell 6% to 139,300. Dacia Sandero topped the overall sales chart, while Volkswagen was the leading brand. Surprisingly, BMW topped the European electric vehicle sales charts for July 2024. The German automaker narrowly outsold Tesla, delivering 14,869 electric vehicles that month. This marked a 35% year-over-year sales increase for BMW and put it ahead of Tesla in the European electric vehicle market for the first time. 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"); } }); Despite losing the top spot, Tesla retained the crown of the best-selling electric car with 9,544 registrations of the Model Y. The new Volvo EX30 took second place, while the Volkswagen ID.4 and Tesla Model 3 took the top three spots in the…
Kia’s domestic sales in India surpass 1 million
Kia India has achieved a remarkable feat in India, having sold one million vehicles in the country. This achievement comes just five years after the company started operations in India. Much of this success is attributed to the mid-size SUV Kia Seltos, which accounts for over 48% of total domestic sales in India. The Sonet and Carens models launched after the Seltos account for 34% and 16% of Kia India's total shipments respectively. Since its launch in 2019, the brand has benefited from steady growth in its dealer network and product range. 42% of the brand's sales come from premium trims, also disproving the notion that India has only price-sensitive buyers. Moreover, the South Korean carmaker has played an important role in popularizing the use of automatic transmissions. The three automatic transmission options offered by the South Korean automaker - six-speed AT, seven-speed DCT and IVT - together account for 32% of its total sales. With the launch of the…
Maruti Grand Vitara sales surpass 220,000 units in 22 months:
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara was launched nearly two years ago to compete with Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushaq and Kia Seltos. Carefully positioned in the compact SUV segment, the Grand Vitara gained popularity primarily on the basis of its fuel efficiency, value for money, premium cabin and brand image. The brand sold 100,000 units of the SUV in just 12 months and crossed 200,000 units in less than two years. In comparison, it took Hyundai Creta 25 months to reach the sales target of 2 lakh units, which was launched in 2015. Now, let’s talk about the annual sales of Grand Vitara. The brand sold 51,315 SUVs in fiscal 2023. Note that this is only six months of sales, as the car was launched at the end of September. In the next FY 2024, the Grand Vitara sales were around 1,21,169 units, which means a significant increase in sales. In FY 2025, from April to June, around 27,066 units were sold.…
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