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Bronco Sales Are Down 25 Percent So Far in 2024

Ford has introduced its first-quarter gross sales for 2024, posting a modest 5.7-percent improve total versus 2023. Things look good on the floor, however a deeper dive reveals some fascinating tendencies. And frankly, we might be shocked if there is not somewhat little bit of concern swirling round Ford headquarters proper now.

The Bronco and Mustang are trending downward. The Bronco is manner off the mark, sliding 25.8 p.c with 24,066 gross sales in comparison with the identical interval final 12 months. Meanwhile, the Jeep Wrangler stepped as much as 38,308 items bought for 2024 to this point, a really minor 1-percent improve. It firmly establishes the Wrangler because the gross sales chief on this area of interest off-road phase.


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PEUGEOT CONTINUES TO INCREASE UK MARKET SHARE FOLLOWING STRONG SALES IN FEBRUARY

PEUGEOT has elevated its market share within the UK, posting sturdy gross sales figures each in February and year-to-date. The E-208 can be the best-selling small electrical automotive within the UK to date in 2024.

PEUGEOT’s share of the general automotive and van market elevated by 0.8% from 3.7% year-to-date in 2023 to 4.5% year-to-date in 2024. PEUGEOT additionally noticed a rise in its complete market share in February, which rose from 4.1% in 2023 to 4.7% in 2024.

As properly because the model’s general development in market share, PEUGEOT’s share of the passenger automotive market elevated by 1.1%, from 3% to 4.1% year-to-date. February additionally yielded development in PEUGEOT’s share of the passenger automotive market, which grew from 3.5% in February 2023 to three.9% in February 2024.

 

E-208 leads its section

The new E-208 additionally outperformed the competitors, being the best-selling small electrical automotive within the UK year-to-date. The new E-208 was launched final Autumn and has already proved to be standard with consumers trying to make the transition to electrical, due to its selection of electrical powertrains, eye-catching design, and distinctive driving expertise. The new E-208 is obtainable with a selection of three trim ranges and a set of superior applied sciences, together with the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® and ChatGPT.

 

Freedom to go electrical

Across its complete all-electric vary, PEUGEOT is making certain that prospects have higher selection when selecting electrical mobility. The PEUGEOT Switch Grant gives E-2008, E-208, E-308, E-308 SW, and E-TRAVELLER prospects with 0% APR over 4 years with no minimal deposit, in addition to as much as £4,000 help.

Adam Wood, Managing Director, PEUGEOT UK, stated: “It has been an encouraging start to the year for PEUGEOT. Our growing market share demonstrates the increasing popularity of our fresh product line-up in the UK.  PEUGEOT boasts Europe’s widest range of mainstream electric vehicles and it is particularly pleasing to see E-208 continue as the UK’s best-selling small EV in February. We look forward to continuing this progress throughout 2024.”

 

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Take A Peek At Triumph’s New Motocross Bike Engine With Ricky Carmichael

Triumph Motorcycles has started a new video series on YouTube, showcasing its ground-up motocross bike project. The series features discussions with Ricky Carmichael, Bobby Hewitt, Dave Arnold, Ivan Tedesco, Stephen ‘Scuba’ Westfall, and Vincent Bereni about the development of the bike. The first video focused on the aluminum chassis design, while the second video, released on August 15, 2023, is all about the new engine. Although Triumph has not announced a launch date for the bike yet, the video gives us a glimpse of the engine, even though details such as power, torque, and other specifications are still under wraps.

Ricky Carmichael mentions that the engine delivers strong power throughout the rev range, unlike other engines that may have strengths in either the low or high end. According to Carmichael and the rest of the team, this consistent power delivery makes the bike suitable for riders of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Vincent Bereni adds that the engine works well with the chassis that Triumph has designed, highlighting the importance of balance between power and stability.

At the end of the video, Carmichael reveals that the next step is for him to test ride the completed bike. The next video in Triumph’s motocross bike development series is set to be released on September 5, 2023, featuring Carmichael taking the bike for a spin. The expectations and excitement for this new bike are high, and riders and enthusiasts are eagerly waiting to see and hear more about it in the coming weeks.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming bikes from the Triumph Motorcycles motocross project? Share your opinions in the comments section.

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Lamborghini Achieves Record Sales in First Half of 2023

Lamborghini has seen remarkable success, with the company reporting record sales for the first six months of this year. From January to June 2023, a total of 5,341 cars were shipped from Sant’Agata Bolognese, a 4.9 percent increase compared to the same period last year. This rise in sales can be attributed solely to the growing demand for the naturally aspirated V10 Huracan and the high-performance SUV, the Urus, as deliveries of the Revuelto have not yet commenced.

During the first half of 2023, Lamborghini’s largest market was EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) with 2,285 cars delivered. America followed with 1,857 units, and Asia Pacific ranked third with 1,199 cars. The United States was the primary single market for the brand, with 1,625 units sold. It was trailed by the UK (514), Germany (511), Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau (450), Japan (280), and Italy (270).