2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Performance F1 Edition races into showrooms siro, 17/09/2024 The Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Performance F1 Edition – a contender for the longest name of any new car on sale in Australia – has been priced ahead of local deliveries starting this month. Timed with this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, the C 63 S Performance F1 Edition will come to Australia in undisclosed but limited numbers, among the 63 examples to be produced worldwide – tying into both the nameplate and Mercedes-AMG Formula One driver George Russell’s racing number . Priced from $202,800 before on-road coststhe F1 Edition is essentially a $14,900 appearance package on top of the existing C 63 S Performance, bringing different looks but no performance gains. All F1 Edition examples are finished in Manufaktur Alpine Gray paint, which is teamed with black gradient AMG decals on the lower sections of the doors. There are red trim highlights on the front and rear bumpers plus around the 20-inch forged wheels, which are 10-twin-spoke units painted in matte black. AMG’s Night Packages add gloss black trim to the front splitter, front wings, mirrors and window surrounds, while there are also black chrome elements on the grille, rear apron and exhaust tips. The cabin also adopts the … Continue Reading
Nissan offers some dealers cash to accept cars siro, 06/09/2024 Nissan offers some dealers cash to accept cars | Automotive News Skip to main content NEWS OPINION DATA CENTER VIDEOS EVENTS & AWARDS JOBS Resource Center +MORE Advertise Leading Women Network Podcasts Webinars In the Driver’s Seat Publishing Partners APCO HOLDINGS: Strategies for handling new F&I dynamics APCO Holdings: Connected cars create new challenges and opportunities in F&I APCO Holdings: The Wild Ride into the Future of F&I Allstate: Compliance standards are changing. Here’s what you need to know. Allstate: The ABCs of maximum F&I effectiveness Ally All Ears Podcast Episodes | The next evolution in virtual F&I Ally All Ears Podcast | How F&I is driving dealership profits Ally All Ears Podcast | building customer loyalty during challenging times Ally All Ears Podcast | reducing friction in the purchasing process Ally All Ears podcast: Tips for maintaining sales and F&I momentum in a higher-interest rate environment Ally and APCO: Adjusting to the changing F&I landscape Ally: All Ears Podcast : EVs & the service department of The future Ally: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealership and inventory against weather-related events Ally: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealerships against cyber-attacks Ally: All Ears Podcast | AI and its impact on … Continue Reading
Fierce rivals Honda and Nissan join forces to take on Chinese car makers siro, 18/08/2024 Rival Japanese car makers Honda and Nissan have announced they will work together to develop electric vehicle (EV) technology and auto intelligence – two sectors where Japan’s automakers have fallen behind. The partnership could help the two manufacturers develop economies of scale in producing EVs, as automakers face heavy competition from firms such as Elon Musk’s Tesla and Chinese manufacturer BYD. The announcement by the two arch-rival firms has been described by experts as an attempt to catch up with EV competitors, particularly from China, after years of Japanese car companies focusing on hybrid vehicles. The two companies have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding.(Kyodo News via AP) Why are Honda and Nissan working together? Nissan was an early pioneer in electric vehicles, with its all-electric Leaf model released in 2010. But it has … Continue Reading
2024 GWM Tank 500 price and specs siro, 01/08/2024 GWM is coming for the Toyota Prado. The Tank 500 is the biggest, most luxurious, and most expensive model to grace GWM showrooms in Australia, and fills the hole left by the now-defunct Haval H9 locally. It’ll be offered exclusively with petrol hybrid power at launch, bucking the segment trend for turbo-diesel engines. Two models are offered, both of which come generously equipped. Sitting above the Tank 300, the Tank 500 will be a flagship product for GWM Australia. Pricing 2024 GWM Tank 500 Lux: $66,490 2024 GWM Tank 500 Ultra: $73,990 All prices are drive-away. Powertrain The Tank 500 features a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain with total system outputs of 255kW of power and 648Nm of torque. It uses a nine-speed hybrid automatic transmission paired with a full-time four-wheel drive system. Off-road equipment includes an All-Terrain Control System with 11 drive modes, selectable low-range gearing, and a rear differential lock. Fuel Economy GWM claims combined cycle fuel economy of 8.5L/100kmwith the Tank 500 featuring an 80L fuel tank. Dimensions The Tank 500 offers 224mm of ground clearance, with a wading depth of 800mm and approach, break over and departure angles of 30 degrees, 22.5 degrees and … Continue Reading