DriveNews.co.uk: Your Ultimate Hub for Comprehensive Automotive News and Insights! We bring you the latest reports, stories, and updates from the world of cars, covering everything from vehicle launches to driving tips. Stay with DriveNews.co.uk to stay revved up about the automotive world 24/7
The Audi Q4 e-tron has been updated for the 2024 model year in the United States and gone is the Q4 50 e-tron variant. Sitting in its place is the new Q4 55 e-tron with better performance, more range, but the same starting price.Audi only lifted the veil on the updated 2024 Q4 e-tron a few months ago and the range continues to start from $49,800 for the entry-level Q4 40 e-tron.
The updated 2024 Jeep Wrangler will land on Australian shores in April, bringing with it a new engine and a slightly higher price tag.All versions of the pre-facelift Wrangler sold in Australia came with the old 3.6-liter naturally-aspirated Pentastar V6 but for 2024, this engine has been ditched in favor of a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. This new engine delivers 200 kW (268 hp) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque, meaning it is slightly down on power from the 209 kW (280 hp) of the V6 but has a big torque advantage over the V6’s 347 Nm (256 lb-ft).Prices for the 2024 Wrangler kick off from AU$75,950 (~$49,300) excluding on-road costs and dealer delivery fees.
Honda is getting an early head start with its model year updates as it has announced that the 2025 Pilot will begin arriving at dealerships in the U.S. on March 1, 2024.
Move over, Ford Bronco, America has a new favorite mud and guts SUV. The Land Cruiser name returns to the U.S.
BYD is shaking up the Chinese automotive market with its latest offering for budget-conscious buyers: the Qin Plus DM-i plug-in hybrid. With a starting price of 79,800 yuan, roughly $11,000, it stands out as one of the most competitively priced PHEVs in its segment and beyond.“The price will make gasoline car assemblers tremble,” BYD said in a statement on its social media channels. “The Glory Edition will become a benchmark for the compact car segment.” Indeed, as pointed out by Chinese media, the Qin Plus DM-i undercuts the base versions of competing vehicles such as the similarly sized VW Lavida, China’s best seller, by around 15 percent, the Toyota Corolla by over 40 percent, and the hybrid Prius by over 50 percent.Read: BYD Wants To Build A Factory In Mexico As It Seeks Global DominationThe leading Chinese electric vehicle company has been building the Qin Plus DM-i for quite some time, but this new cut-price variant, the Glory Edition, is 20,000 yuan (~$2,700) cheaper than the previous entry-level version.
The combination of rising supplies of new vehicles and sluggish sales resulted in a decrease in the average price Americans paid for new vehicles in the first month of 2024. Across the industry, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in January stood at $47,401.A decrease of 2.6 percent from December isn’t particularly surprising, considering that January typically sees slower sales, with luxury vehicle sales often spiking in the final month of the year. However, what’s more notable is that the latest data reveals a 3.5 percent drop in ATPs compared to January 2023.“The year-over-year new-vehicle ATP decline of 3.5% is notable,” said Erin Keating, executive analyst at Cox Auto.
The combination of rising supplies of new vehicles and sluggish sales resulted in a decrease in the average price Americans paid for new vehicles in the first month of 2024. Across the industry, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in January stood at $47,401.A decrease of 2.6 percent from December isn’t particularly surprising, considering that January typically sees slower sales, with luxury vehicle sales often spiking in the final month of the year. However, what’s more notable is that the latest data reveals a 3.5 percent drop in ATPs compared to January 2023.“The year-over-year new-vehicle ATP decline of 3.5% is notable,” said Erin Keating, executive analyst at Cox Auto.
Hyundai has announced pricing for the 2024 Elantra N in the United States and while it is slightly more expensive than the car it replaces, it still represents excellent value for money.A pricing guide released by Hyundai reveals that the 2024 model will set back shoppers $34,850 including destination, representing an $835 increase over last year’s model. This means the new car undercuts the Toyota GR Corolla priced from $35,595 and sits well below the $45,890 starting price of the Honda Civic Type R.A host of improvements have been made to the 2024 Elantra N.