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Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport honored with latest Sur Mesure Chiron

Motor Authority

Jean Bugatti was a designer who showed off his talents with several cars launched by his father Ettore Bugatti's company, and the latest customized Chiron from Bugatti's Sur Mesure personalization department honors one of them. Dubbed the 55 1 of 1, this Chiron wears the distinctive black-and-yellow livery of Jean Bugatti's personal Type 55 Super.

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Cyprus April 2024: Hyundai Tucson best-seller in surging market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Hyundai Tucson is the most popular vehicle in Cyprus in April. Thanks to our local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT we can share with you Cyprus new car sales data for April. The market surges 105.4% year-on-year to 1,608 registrations, leading to a year-to-date tally up 26% to 6,072. Kia (+56.1%) trails the market by a large margin but stays on top of the brands charts with 18.3% share vs. 19.2% s far this year.

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Ford working on position-sensitive dampers for off-road vehicles

Motor Authority

Ford is working on position-sensitive dampers to make off-roaders like the Bronco Raptor even better, a new patent filing shows. The patent filing in question was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on May 16, after being filed by Ford earlier in the year. And it describes updated position-sensitive dampers suited.

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Let me show you a BMW actually worth six figures

Machines with Souls

The BMW M4 GT4 race cars from the BMW Performance Center are up for sale - I find an E46 M3 that's nearly as expensive. The post Let me show you a BMW actually worth six figures appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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California launching pilot program to charge drivers for miles driven

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Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Electric Continue reading California launching pilot program to charge drivers for miles driven California launching pilot program to charge drivers for miles driven originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 26 May 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chinese firm Seres targets Audi and Tesla ahead of UK launch

Autocar

Seres' European line-up will be led by the 9, a range-extender luxury SUV Brand will enter Europe this year with three SUVs offering electric and range-extender powertrains Chinese car firm Seres is gearing up to expand into Europe, setting premium brands like Audi , Mercedes-Benz and Tesla in its sights. It will enter European markets later this year with three new SUVs – the 5, 7 and 9 – offering a selection of battery-electric and range-extender powertrains.

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Average U.S. Car Age Hits Record High Surging To 12.6 Years

Carscoops

The average age of cars on U.S. roads has reached a record high of 12.6 years. The number of cars aged 1-5 years has decreased, while the total number of vehicles rose by 2 million. EV adoption topped 1 million in 2023 but is still slower than what automakers expected. The average age of new cars on American roads has risen yet again, standing at a record-breaking 12.6 years, two month up on 2023.

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Hyundai Dealer Bait And Switch Sees Sonata Price Go From $13k To $21k

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Clay Cooley Hyundai of Mesquite allegedly added over $8,500 worth of fees to a used Sonata. The additional costs largely come from junk fees. The website explicitly says “No Dealer Add Ons Ever” Some car dealers will say anything, even stretching the truth, to get customers in the door. Today’s example of what appears to be that comes from Clay Cooley Hyundai of Mesquite who has a 2018 Sonata on sale.

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Redwood Materials is partnering with Ultium Cells to recycle GM's EV battery scrap

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Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Plants/Manufacturing , GM , Green Culture , Electric , Future Vehicles Continue reading Redwood Materials is partnering with Ultium Cells to recycle GM's EV battery scrap Redwood Materials is partnering with Ultium Cells to recycle GM's EV battery scrap originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 26 May 2024 14:00:00 EDT.

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2025 Aston Martin Vanquish: Everything We Know About The V12 Flagship

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The iconic Vanquish nameplate is returning for a third generation with a sleek, modern design and aggressive stance. Aston Martin’s new supercar will boast a completely reworked 12-cylinder engine producing 824 hp and 737 lbs-ft / 1,000 Nm. The interior promises an even more luxurious experience than the previous model, featuring high-end materials and new tech.

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Safety probe uncovers more robotaxi incidents

CarExpert

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has learned of multiple previously unknown autonomous taxi incidents in a recent safety probe, as the industry faces increased scrutiny. Reuters last week reported NHTSA had learned of nine additional incidents involving Waymo’s robotaxis vehicles in its latest investigation, which was opened earlier this month in response to numerous concerning reports involving the operator.

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BMW Is Using One Of Those Creepy Robot Dogs To Sniff Out Problems At Its Plant

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BMW’s Hams Hall engine plant has a robot sniffer dog created by military contractor Boston Dynamics. SpOTTO is named after one of BMW’s founders, and his son, who invented the four-stroke engine. Electric dog is used to identify if machines are running too hot and find leaks in compressed-air lines. “He saw the silver needle extended upon the air an inch, pull back, extend, pull back.

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Mazda CX-90 recalled

CarExpert

Mazda Australia has recalled 509 examples of the CX-90 SUV, owing to a fault which could cause its autonomous emergency braking system to be triggered by roadside objects which pose no threat to the SUV. “Due to a calibration issue within the Vehicle Control Module (VCM), when driving at low speeds the vehicle may falsely detect reflective objects such as metal walls, barriers or similar objects on the side of the road as an approaching object,” the carmaker said in its recall notice.

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A Set Of Dodge Demon 170 Carbon Fiber Wheels Will Cost You Over $50,000!

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The desirable carbon fiber wheels available for the Dodge Demon 170 cost at least $12,258.95 a piece. Sellers in the used take-off market are asking around $30,000 for a set with minimal mileage (and that’s probably before they learned about the factory price). What was originally an $11,495 factory option for all four CF wheels will now cost buyers over $50,000 from Dodge dealers and Mopar.

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How to measure tyre particulates the size of a human hair

Autocar

Michelin’s rolling rig collects and filters tyre particle waste Spent tyre particulates are becoming an environmental concern; Michelin's new tech could change the industry Euro 7 emissions regulations, the toughest yet, will come into force in July 2025. As the emphasis shifts from combustion-engined vehicles, so the attention falls on other factors, such as non-exhaust particulate matter from tyres and brakes.

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2025 Skoda Enyaq Puts On A New Modern Solid Face

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Skoda is giving the Enyaq electric crossover a comprehensive update for the 2025 model year. A prototype was recently spied undergoing testing in the Alps with minor styling changes. Despite looking like a modest refresh, the production model is slated to be more radical and adopt a new Modern Solid design. The Enyaq helped to jump start Skoda’s electric revolution, but EVs have come a long way since the model was introduced in the fall of 2020.

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The average car on American roads is now 12.6 years old

Auto Blog

Filed under: By the Numbers , Driving , Insurance , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading The average car on American roads is now 12.6 years old The average car on American roads is now 12.6 years old originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 26 May 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Quirky Smart brand confirms Australian return with electric SUVs

CarExpert

Former small car specialist Smart is coming back to Australia with an all-electric lineup, almost a decade after the quirky carmaker departed local showrooms. LSH Auto, Australia’s largest Mercedes-Benz retailer, announced it will begin selling Smart’s electric vehicles (EVs) across its local outlet network from July, ahead of deliveries starting in September.

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Man Steals LA Police Cruiser With Cop Still Inside Before Crashing

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A suspect jumped into a police cruiser in the early hours of the morning and drove away. In the process, he brought an LAPD officer with him in the car before smashing into two cars, some scooters, and a pole. Thankfully, everyone involved survived without life-threatening injuries. Around 3:30 in the morning last Sunday, LAPD officers were conducting a security detail near the Graffiti Towers when someone hopped into one of their cars.

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Australia’s largest kerbside EV charger rollout gets $4.1 million boost

CarExpert

The New South Wales Government will chip in $4.1 million to help fund the installation of more than 391 kerbside electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the state. First promised leading up to last year’s State Election, the NSW Government will partner with eight EV charger specialists to install the kerbside units across 16 local government areas (LGAs) within the next 12 months.

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Catch the latest episode of Drive Review: Nissan Patrol Warrior, BYD Dolphin, MG 4, and the GWM Ora

Drive.com

If you missed the latest episode of Drive Review , you can catch up here. In this episode, James compares three compact electric hatchbacks – the BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora, and MG 4. Plus, we go off-road in the hardcore Nissan Patrol Warrior. If you missed Season 2 Episode 6 of Drive Review on Nine Rush on Saturday, be sure to catch up here. In the meantime, if you want to know more about the vehicles showcased in this episode, check out our latest reviews on the BYD Dolphin, MG 4, GWM Ora, and

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2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado price and specs: Prices rise across the board

CarExpert

The new 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado (250 Series) will be up to $12,500 more expensive than the car it replaces when it goes on sale later in 2024. Toyota Australia today confirmed local pricing for the 250 Series Prado will start from $72,500 before on-road costs in base GX guise – a $9670 increase compared to the outgoing 150 Series. This is the smallest price rise across the board.

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Ferrari's Leclerc wins a hometown victory in F1's Monaco Grand Prix

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Filed under: Motorsports Continue reading Ferrari's Leclerc wins a hometown victory in F1's Monaco Grand Prix Ferrari's Leclerc wins a hometown victory in F1's Monaco Grand Prix originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 26 May 2024 15:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2025 Mahindra Pik-Up spied with Scorpio-inspired facelift

CarExpert

Mahindra’s Pik-Up ute has been spied testing in India, featuring a subtle front redesign for the 2025 model year. The Mahindra Pik-Up is the brand’s sole ute offering and is available in Australia with one powertrain, a choice of two body styles, and only a standard automatic transmission. Single cab and manual options were dropped this year.

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Gazoo Racing boss says maybe it needs to do some sporty SUVs

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Filed under: Toyota , Crossover , SUV , Performance Continue reading Gazoo Racing boss says maybe it needs to do some sporty SUVs Gazoo Racing boss says maybe it needs to do some sporty SUVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 26 May 2024 11:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2024 Peugeot 408 PHEV review

CarExpert

Peugeot has never made cars you could call conventional, but even by those standards the 408 is a pretty funky thing. According to the body that categorises new cars in Australia, it’s a rival for the base Audi Q5 and mid-range Mazda CX-60 … but it doesn’t really look like any of its rivals, with a rakish looking fastback design that’s unlike anything else on local roads.

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Junkyard Gem: 1999 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ-V6

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Filed under: Mitsubishi , Automotive History , Performance , Sedan Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1999 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ-V6 Junkyard Gem: 1999 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ-V6 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 26 May 2024 12:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A flood of new Chinese car brands is nearing Australia – everything you need to know

Drive.com

Close to 10 new car makers from China are due in Australia within the next 18 months – and more are studying a local launch. Here’s what you need to know. An unprecedented array of new car manufacturers from China are poised to open their doors in Australia – one of the world’s most competitive vehicle markets – over the next 18 months. Close to 10 car makers founded or headquartered in China are looking to follow in the footsteps of compatriots such as GWM , BYD and Chery in stealing sale

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Ford would welcome GM's competition in Formula 1

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Filed under: Motorsports , Racing Vehicles Continue reading Ford would welcome GM's competition in Formula 1 Ford would welcome GM's competition in Formula 1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 26 May 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NSW P-platers caught excessively speeding using unlikely vehicles

Drive.com

The two novice drivers had their licences immediately suspended, and were each issued fines worth more than $2000. Photo Credit: NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol/Facebook A 17-year-old New South Wales P1 provisional driver will be without her licence for six months after police detected the young motorist excessively speeding. According to NSW Police, the novice driver was clocked speeding at 110km/h on a 50km/h sign-posted stretch of road.

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Josef Newgarden wins Indy 500 for second straight year

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Filed under: Motorsports Continue reading Josef Newgarden wins Indy 500 for second straight year Josef Newgarden wins Indy 500 for second straight year originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 26 May 2024 20:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Free Jolt electric car chargers confirmed for Sydney

Drive.com

Jolt confirms 65 kerbside chargers for the Greater Sydney area are set to open over the next 12 months, and the first 7kWh will be free. Another 65 electric car chargers will be installed across seven local government areas in Sydney with Jolt securing funding from the NSW Government. However, these new electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations will differ from existing services such as Tesla’s Supercharger network, Evie, Chargefox, and others as they will be kerbside units rather than standalone

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The best socket sets of 2024

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Filed under: Commerce , Parts and Accessories Continue reading The best socket sets of 2024 The best socket sets of 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 26 May 2024 13:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Brabus performance electric cars to headline Smart’s return to Australia this year

Drive.com

Smart earmarks September for Australian deliveries of its 2024 #1 and #3 electric vehicles, including top-spec Brabus variants. High-performance Brabus variants of the Smart #1 and #3 will spearhead the brand’s relaunch in Australia , with order books due to open in July for deliveries from September. However, exact pricing and specification of Smart ’s two-model range won’t be confirmed until next month, though the brand is promising to “provide an ideal entry to premium EV motoring for both ex

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Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards, Ralph Moody selected to NASCAR Hall of Fame

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Filed under: Celebrities , Motorsports Continue reading Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards, Ralph Moody selected to NASCAR Hall of Fame Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards, Ralph Moody selected to NASCAR Hall of Fame originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 26 May 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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‘Electric cars, ULEZ and ICE bans: these topics are taboo for Keir Starmer and the Labour party’

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Mike Rutherford thinks Keir Starter needs to address motoring issues if he’s to be an effective Prime Minister

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Explore more with the Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition, now $200 off

Auto Blog

Filed under: Commerce Continue reading Explore more with the Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition, now $200 off Explore more with the Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition, now $200 off originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 26 May 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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