Motor Authority
JUNE 30, 2024
A conversion morphs the Hummer H1 into an electric SUV dubbed the Cyber-Hummer The Cyber-Hummer uses Tesla powertrain components for 1,000 hp Cyber-Hummers cost $98,900 and are said to have about 300 miles of range A Canadian EV conversion shop announced plans this week to build an electric Hummer using Tesla components. North American Electric.
Get My Auto
JUNE 30, 2024
The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the integration of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI). Auto dealerships, traditionally reliant on in-person interactions and manual processes, are now embracing AI to enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and […] The post Leveraging Generative AI for Business and Marketing of Your Auto Dealership appeared first on Get My Auto.
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Motor Authority
JUNE 30, 2024
Polestar follows up the 3 SUV with a coupe-like 4 with seats for five It’s fast but flappable: the 4 has scalding electric power, but the ride needs fine-tuning With Android firmware and wireless Apple CarPlay—and ambient lighting themed on the solar system—it’s a tech-forward statement Will a small sales network and.
Machines with Souls
JUNE 30, 2024
The BMW Z8 is one of just two BMW one-off specials, and prices have never really gone down. But you have to walk by some fancy metal to own one. The post Is the BMW Z8 a timeless car? appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Auto Blog
JUNE 30, 2024
Filed under: Volkswagen , Classics Continue reading A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JUNE 30, 2024
Multiple Chinese automakers are looking to do battle in Australia, thanks to growing EV demand. Unlike the US and the EU, Australia is unlikely to implement trade restrictions and welcomes competition. Tesla remains the best-selling EV Down Under, but increased Chinese competition will threaten its lead. China needs to seek out new markets for its electric vehicles.
Auto Blog
JUNE 30, 2024
Filed under: Green , First Drives , Crossover , Electric , Sedan , Polestar Continue reading 2024 Polestar 4 First Drive Review: No looking back 2024 Polestar 4 First Drive Review: No looking back originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Carscoops
JUNE 30, 2024
A study by Consumer Reports recommends the most reliable used cars, trucks, and SUVs from the past three years. 16 out of the 36 models come from Toyota and Lexus, including the sole recommended model in the full-size truck segment. The list proves that Asian brands still have the upper hand in reliability. Reliability is one of the main concerns of used car buyers, together with price competitiveness and available features.
Auto Blog
JUNE 30, 2024
Filed under: Mercedes-Benz , Electric , Future Vehicles , Hybrid Continue reading Mercedes-Benz spending more than previously planned on combustion engines Mercedes-Benz spending more than previously planned on combustion engines originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Jun 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JUNE 30, 2024
BMW wants to prevent a consortium from selling 260 fire-damaged cars recovered from a ship fire. The automaker argues the cars are unsafe, while the consortium claims they are salvageable. The businesses that own these cars will continue to fight for the right to sell them on July 15. BMW wants to stop the sale of its cars. Well, specifically, the ones that came from the Fremantle Highway container ship that caught fire almost a year ago.
Auto Blog
JUNE 30, 2024
Filed under: Toyota , Autonomous Vehicles , Electric Continue reading Toyota to launch first EV with advanced self-driving system for China in 2025 Toyota to launch first EV with advanced self-driving system for China in 2025 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Jun 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JUNE 30, 2024
Despite the looming threat of stricter new emissions and fuel efficiency standards around the world, there’s never been a better time to buy a super SUV. Lamborghini and Ferrari have already entered the arena with their own offerings, and even McLaren is open to building one in the next few years. The focus of this review, the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, isn’t quite in the same performance league as those SUVs, but then again, it doesn’t cost nearly as much either.
Auto Blog
JUNE 30, 2024
Filed under: Aftermarket , Design/Style , Land Rover , Truck , SUV , Off-Road Vehicles Continue reading Dutch coachbuilder turns the Land Rover Defender into a crew-cab pickup Dutch coachbuilder turns the Land Rover Defender into a crew-cab pickup originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JUNE 30, 2024
A second Tesla body repair centre has opened in Australia, giving Queensland-based owners in need of a fix access to factory expertise. The new collision repair centre has opened up in Brisbane after the first launched in Sydney earlier this year, while another is likely to arrive in Melbourne soon. Located in Eagle Farm near Brisbane Airport, the body repair centre specialises in paint and panel works, fixing vehicles that have sustained accident damage.
Carscoops
JUNE 30, 2024
Skoda will sell the Elroq with 55 kWh, 63 kWh, and 82 kWh batteries. Most versions are rear-wheel drive but the flagship version has all-wheel drive. The EV supports DC charging at speeds of up to 175 kW. This is our best look yet at the latest addition to Skoda’s range of EVs. The new model, called the Elroq, is a compact SUV and the first Skoda to adopt the brand’s new Modern Solid design language.
Auto Blog
JUNE 30, 2024
Filed under: Mazda , Automotive History , Wagon , Classics Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 2003 Mazda Protegé5 Junkyard Gem: 2003 Mazda Protegé5 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Jun 2024 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JUNE 30, 2024
A salesman posted online that his location had two GR Corolla units selling for $1k under MSRP. However, the dealer’s website indicates that instead, there’s a $10,000 markup on each car. Regardless of which is right, the dealer still tacks thousands on top of the final price in the form of junk fees online. It’s a tale as old as time.
Auto Blog
JUNE 30, 2024
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Tesla , Emissions Continue reading Tesla ordered to stop releasing toxic emissions from Fremont plant Tesla ordered to stop releasing toxic emissions from Fremont plant originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Jun 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
JUNE 30, 2024
Toyota's efficient petrol-electric entry to the compact crossover class goes under the knife for some mid-life updates There are few greater automotive bandwagons on which to jump than launching a compact crossover. Toyota was late to the game with its Toyota Yaris Cross, which didn't join the brand's line-up until 2021. Riding on the coat-tails of the Toyota Yaris nameplate it as least had solid foundations, and over the last few years has proved to be a capable and extremely efficient addition
CarExpert
JUNE 30, 2024
Toyota is preparing to take on Tesla and its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, starting next year in China. Reuters reports the Japanese car giant plans to launch the Bozhi 3X electric SUV – built as a part of its joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) – in 2025, with the model to feature advanced autonomous driving capabilities. It’s unlikely to come to Australia though, as the Bozhi 3X – the joint venture version of the Toyota bZ3X – will be focused on kickstarting Toyota&
Drive.com
JUNE 30, 2024
If some car makers’ promise too much too soon, it could seriously damage people’s trust in the technology, according to the Mercedes-Benz head of autonomous driving. Companies such as Tesla spruiking its Full Self-Driving program are “promising too much” and risk putting punters off autonomous driving technology, according to Mercedes-Benz.
CarExpert
JUNE 30, 2024
Chery’s least expensive SUV has become more affordable, launching a new base model with fewer features but a sub-$30,000 price point. The Chery Omoda 5 range now opens with the FX, available to order from today, with a price tag – at least until July 31 – of $27,990 drive-away. That makes it $6000 cheaper than the BX that no longer serves as the entry point to the range, and pits it up against the GWM Haval Jolion Premium ($26,990 drive-away) and MG ZST Core ($25,490 drive-away).
Auto Blog
JUNE 30, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports Continue reading George Russell wins F1 Austrian GP after Verstappen causes crash with Norris at front George Russell wins F1 Austrian GP after Verstappen causes crash with Norris at front originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JUNE 30, 2024
Victoria Police has shared images of a defect-riddled Holden Commodore that was being driven by an unlicensed driver who’s now facing a day in court. VicPol’s Operation Defect has been fixated on removing dangerous and unsafe vehicles from the state’s roads, and Darebin Police struck gold when they found this VN Commodore being driven in public.
Autocar
JUNE 30, 2024
Skoda attempts to bring Enyaq brilliance to the smaller end of the SUV market Even if you’re wedded to car news, the onslaught of new models from various manufacturers might appear bewildering. To be clear, then, this forthcoming Skoda Elroq is the company’s smallest electric SUV.Think of it as the electric equivalent of the Skoda Karoq, which, for all you ICE fans, remains on sale.
CarExpert
JUNE 30, 2024
The 2025 BMW M3 lineup has been trimmed down to three variants in Australia, with the performance sedan and wagon due in local showrooms between October and December 2024. BMW revealed its facelifted M3 in May , with the flagship all-wheel drive Competition xDrive grades gaining a power bump and all variants scoring new adaptive LED headlights, revised wheel designs and a refreshed cabin.
Auto Blog
JUNE 30, 2024
Filed under: By the Numbers , Government/Legal , Driving , Safety Continue reading Why the Fourth of July is summer's deadliest holiday on the roads Why the Fourth of July is summer's deadliest holiday on the roads originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Jun 2024 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JUNE 30, 2024
MG is continuing to enter new segments, announcing plans to launch both a mid-sized passenger car and a three-row SUV. In addition to confirming the MG 7 fastback for our market, which had previously been ruled out , MG has confirmed it will launch a seven-seat SUV. “We can confirm that we’re on track to bring a seven-seat SUV to Australia in the very near future,” said MG Australia senior product and strategy manager Akshat Ahuja.
Drive.com
JUNE 30, 2024
Drivers who use their electric vehicle for work-related purposes are eligible for a tax rebate on their at-home electric charging costs. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has recently issued new tax breaks for electric vehicle owners who use their battery-powered cars for work. The tax subsidy – dubbed the ‘New EV home charging rate’ – allows EV drivers to claim a set rate of 4.20 cents ($0.042) per kilometre to identify the cost of electricity used by their at-home charging stations.
CarExpert
JUNE 30, 2024
Three P-platers now won’t be able to drive for at least three months after New South Wales Highway Patrol officers had a busy two hours last Friday night. On Friday, June 28 at approximately 9:20pm, officers from Cumberland Highway Patrol detected a Mitsubishi Triton allegedly travelling at 118km/h in an 80km/h zone of the Great Western Highway in Prospect.
Carscoops
JUNE 30, 2024
A Jeep Wrangler driver missed an exit and accidentally ended up stopped on the highway. To get out of the situation they cut off a semi-truck driver on US-287 before brake-checking it. There’s no word on if the Wrangler driver faced any consequences for the reckless action. Reckless driving often involves driving too fast for conditions, drifting, or burning out where one shouldn’t.
CarExpert
JUNE 30, 2024
The Noosa Concours will see some of the most prestigious cars in Australia descend on the Sunshine Coast in less than a fortnight. Launched in 2023 as Australia’s answer to the Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance, Noosa’s own event is set to shut down Hastings Street on July 13, providing attendees with the opportunity to see some of the rarest cars in the country up close.
Drive.com
JUNE 30, 2024
Despite a temporary spike in lithium prices in recent years, data suggests the cost of replacing an electric car battery is declining. The cost of replacing the battery pack on a used electric vehicle is dropping, as the technology becomes more widespread. Battery costs are often cited as a reason to avoid buying an electric car, however a new report from US electric car website Recurrent claims prices of batteries are continuing to fall.
CarExpert
JUNE 30, 2024
The Ford Ranger Black Edition has joined the best-selling ute’s already wide lineup, bringing greater value to buyers of the entry-level dual-cab. Based on the Ford Ranger XL 4×4 dual-cab bi-turbo ute, the Black Edition is limited to just 1500 examples, with Australian deliveries due to start between now and the end of September 2024. Priced from $56,680 before on-road costs, its list price is $2300 dearer than the grade upon which it’s based.
Drive.com
JUNE 30, 2024
A senior engineer says the car maker has been putting its ducks in a row for years to make sure it knows what to do when Level 3 autonomous technology truly comes into play. Mercedes-Benz says it is ready to accept the legal and financial burden posed when one of its autonomous cars is at fault in an accident, with the technology now available in some of its vehicles globally.
CarExpert
JUNE 30, 2024
BMW has reduced the base price of its 3 Series range while adding extra equipment. The 2025 BMW 3 Series range will arrive in Australia at the end of this year, priced from $89,900 before on-road costs – a $4800 saving on the outgoing model. You’ll need to look closely to spot the differences with the updated 3 Series. There’s a new steering wheel design and new 19-inch alloy wheel designs.
Auto Blog
JUNE 30, 2024
Filed under: Commerce , Parts and Accessories Continue reading The best ratchet straps of 2024 The best ratchet straps of 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Jun 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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