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2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore debuts for electric grand touring

Motor Authority

The Maserati GranTurismo has gained a sibling and beaten the competition to the electric convertible market segment in the process. On Monday, the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore debuted with an electric powertrain, stunning good looks, and a soft top. When it arrives in the U.S. in the fourth quarter it will cost more than $200,000. Maserati.

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Germany March 2024: Mitsubishi (+225.4%), Citroen (+91.8%) shoot up, VW Golf distant leader

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Citroen C3/Aircross breaks into the German Top 10 in March. 263,368 new cars joined German roads in March, a disappointing -6.4% year-on-year drop. However the Q1 volume manages to stay in positive at +4.1% to 694,309 units. Volkswagen (-3.4%) fares better than the market albeit in negative to 18.3% share. Mercedes (-22.8%) follows in great difficulty ahead of a stable BMW (+0.6%).

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Maserati could phase out gas-powered cars by 2028

Motor Authority

Maserati has moved up its plans to become an all-electric brand by potentially two years. On Monday, Maserati announced its lineup will offer electric version of all its vehicles by 2028. Subsequently, the automaker said it could phase out its gas-powered cars in the coming years leading up to the 2028 mark. This is two years earlier than.

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Austria March 2024: Tesla Model Y #1, Mitsubishi ASX #10

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The Mitsubishi ASX (a rebadged Renault Captur) cracks the Austrian Top 10 in March. 25,701 new cars found a buyer in Austria in March, a -2.3% year-on-year drop. The Q1 volume remains up, just, at +0.3% to 63,263 units. Volkswagen (-2.9%) easily retains the brands pole position at 13.2% share, distancing a struggling Skoda (-14.6%). Seat shoots up 42.3% to rank #3 vs. #6 over the Full Year 2023.

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Review: 2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante opens up a moving muse

Motor Authority

Clouds thickened and the air carried a deep, damp chill as I pulled a cap snug over my head, zipped up the collar of my jacket, and headed back to Southern California canyon roads to enjoy the top down as long as I could. It looked like it might pour at any moment, and I couldn’t resist chortling to myself that this beast, the 2024 Aston.

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Mexico March 2024: Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota Hilux highlight strongest market in 7 years

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The Chevrolet Silverado/Cheyenne ranks #10 in March. In March, the Mexican new light vehicle market is up 4.7% year-on-year to 124,395 sales. This is the strongest result for the month since March 2017 (137,021). As a result the Q1 tally is up 11% to 349,752. Brand leader Nissan (+4%) is ultra dominant again at 18.9% share vs. 17.7% so far this year.

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Watch the GMA T.50s Niki Lauda supercar on its dynamic debut

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Production of the Gordon Murray-designed T.50 supercar is now underway at GMA's new production facility in Highams Park, England. Once the 100 examples of that car are built, GMA will then start cranking out examples of the more extreme T.50s Niki Lauda track car. Development of the T.50s Niki Lauda is ongoing, and this past weekend a prototype.

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Morgan plans to sell Plus Four roadster in US

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Morgan's original Plus 4 enjoyed a run that lasted 70 years. It was eventually replaced in 2020 with the Plus Four, a clean-sheet design that brought with it a lightweight aluminum chassis, a BMW powertrain, and a genuinely lavish interior. Morgan has now revealed an updated version of the Plus Four with a more refined exterior design, a revised.

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Canada March/Q1 2024: Toyota overtakes Ford to #1 brand, Subaru (+85.8%), Honda (+70.3%) stand out

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The Subaru Crosstrek (+147%) ranks inside the Canadian Q1 Top 10. After breaking records in February with sales up 24.4% year-on-year, in March the market falls back to more reasonable growth rates at +9.2% to 159,000 units according to local consultancy DesRosiers Automotive. The Seasonally Adjusted Annualised Rate of sales (SAAR) stands at 1.74 million units which is the lowest in 6 months.

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Tesla Model S Plaid finally gets sport seats

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Tesla's Model S Plaid now comes with front sport seats from the factory. They are fitted as standard equipment on the Model S Plaid which is currently priced from $93,380, including a $1,390 destination charge. The sport seats are a feature the electric super sedan has been in desperate need of, especially for those owners who enjoy taking their.

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Media post: Let Garage Lighting Transform your Space

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The garage is a corner often overlooked in our daily lives, but by introducing hexagon led garage lights , you will breathe new life into this space. This blog will guide you on how to use hexagon lights for a diy garage transformation. 1. Materials and Hexagon Garage Lights Selection Before embarking on your DIY garage makeover, gather essential materials and tools, including: Hexagon Led garage lights with accompanying ties, sockets, screws Basic tools like screwdrivers, drills Electrical mate

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Alfa Romeo 4C-based 1300 OT pays homage to an Abarth icon

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The Alfa Romeo 4C may have ended production in 2020, but Stellantis is still launching new cars based on its carbon-fiber chassis chassis. The latest is the Abarth Classiche 1300 OT, which pays homage to the Fiat Abarth OT 1300 race car of the 1960s. The modern car was developed by Stellantis' official heritage department as the latest project.

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We need your help on Middle Eastern data!

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Dear BSCB readers. We need your help sourcing some sales data for the following Middle Eastern markets: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Syria and Yemen. If you have any info about the above markets, Contact us here and let us know what you have access to. Thanking you in advance for any help you will be able to provide.

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Aston Martin DB12 Volante, Morgan Plus Four: Car News Headlines

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Aston Martin redesigned the DB11 for 2024, rebranding the car a DB12 and exclusively offering it with twin-turbocharged V-8 power. The DB12 Volante convertible is available at launch, and we've just tested it. Morgan launched a redesigned Plus Four in 2020, and now the car has received a round of updates. The latest Plus Four is a crucial model.

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The GMC Sierra 2500 AT4X gets the poseurs dirty

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The 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 AT4X is the Swiss Army Knife of pickup trucks, and its added off-road ability makes it huge fun. The post The GMC Sierra 2500 AT4X gets the poseurs dirty appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Concept for Audi's stillborn diesel-electric supercar surfaces

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It was in 2012 that Audi's R&D chief at the time, Wolfgang Dürheimer, made it public knowledge that the company was considering launching a hybrid supercar equipped with a diesel engine to slot in above the R8, whose second-generation was in development at the time. It turns out Audi was serious about the project as a concept was built.

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Maserati Grancabrio Folgore arrives as 751bhp drop-top EV

Autocar

Grancabrio EV is "status product" for Italian brand; will hit UK shores later this year priced at around £185,000 Maserati has partially lifted the veil on the new Grancabrio Folgore, a soft-roofed electric GT promising to meld high-performance thrills with a tranquil open-air driving experience. The Folgore (Italian for lightning) swaps its combustion-engined sibling’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 for the three electric motors from the hard-roofed Maserati Granturismo Folgore.

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GM reportedly moving out of its Detroit headquarters towers

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Filed under: GM Continue reading GM reportedly moving out of its Detroit headquarters towers GM reportedly moving out of its Detroit headquarters towers originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Stellantis Battles Suppliers Leading To Plant Shutdowns And Lawsuits

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Inflationary pressures mean that suppliers want more money from automakers, who have been celebrating record profits. Stellantis is being one of the toughest negotiators in America, and that is leading some suppliers to stop shipments to its plants. Already, the disputes have led to disruptions at two plants, and court battles for the automaker. Pricing disputes between Stellantis and its U.S. suppliers have turned ugly, as the automaker finds itself embroiled in a pair of lawsuits, and facing p

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Mercedes-Benz abandons range-extender EV trials

Autocar

EQS test cars used a 1.0 petrol engine to charge the battery German brand pulls plug despite a well-established development programme to focus on 'simpler' EV tech Mercedes-Benz has pulled the plug on tests exploring range-extender drivetrains as a potential way to bolster the utility and appeal of its electric cars , Autocar understands. The technology that had been trialled uses a specially adapted combustion engine as a generator to charge the battery when it runs low.

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Legacy Tesla Model X Blasts Through Stop Sign After Getting Full-Self Driving

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The Tesla should have stopped and waited to see if there was any approaching traffic. Tesla has been promoting FSD in recent weeks to boost its popularity. It appears the technology still needs a lot of work. Last week, Tesla introduced its latest version of Full-Self Driving to legacy examples of the Model S and Model X and it hasn’t taken long for a video to surface online showing just how far the system still has to come to be safe.

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The 10 fastest-charging electric cars you can buy in Australia

Drive.com

Electric vehicle charging has come a long way in the past decade. These are the top 10 models that will top up your charge the fastest. While electric cars have many benefits over fuel-powered vehicles, one downside of going electric is the potential downtime you’ll face while charging. The truth is, no-one wants to wait around for their car to recharge, especially when they’re in a hurry.

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Alfa Romeo Milano Renamed Junior After Dispute With Italian Gov

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The Alfa Romeo Milano was introduced less than a week ago, but it’s already undergone a major change. In fact, it’s no longer even called the Milano. The surprising developing comes shortly after Adolfo Urso, Italian Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, suggested the name was illegal. As he explained, “A car called Milano cannot be produced in Poland” as there’s law “stipulates that you cannot give indications that mislead consumers.” In effect, he

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Tesla is laying off more than 10% of staff globally as sales fall

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Filed under: Green , Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Tesla Continue reading Tesla is laying off more than 10% of staff globally as sales fall Tesla is laying off more than 10% of staff globally as sales fall originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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GM Leaving Renaissance Center For Smaller Detroit HQ: Report

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GM needs less office space in Detroit, so it’s moving out of the Renaissance Center. However, it will stay in the city, and is expected to announce a move to a new complex called Hudson’s Detroit. GM is said to be working with Hudson’s Detroit developer on plans for the future of the Renaissance Center. As the tallest building in Detroit, the Renaissance Center casts an imposing shadow over the city, and has acted as General Motors’ headquarters since 1996.

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Dodge Charger Daytona First Editions detailed in order guides

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Filed under: Green , Dodge , Car Buying , Coupe , Electric , Future Vehicles , Performance , Sedan Continue reading Dodge Charger Daytona First Editions detailed in order guides Dodge Charger Daytona First Editions detailed in order guides originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This Is The First Bentley Bacalar Heading To Auction

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The limited-run model had an original MSRP of around $2 million. Customers had billions of configurations to choose from. This example is finished in Mulliner Extended Range Veridian. The twelfth and final Bentley Bacalar ever built is heading to auction next month. It shows just 119 miles (191 km) on the odometer and is thought to be the first to hit the used car market.

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Can ammonia be used as a substitute for fossil fuel?

Autocar

The household cleaning can be used for propulsion as well as making an engine more efficient In July last year, Chinese manufacturer GAC announced it had been working with Toyota on using ammonia as a substitute for fossil fuel and had successfully run a combustion engine on the carbon-free chemical. We have got used to hearing about methanol, hydrogen and synthetic fuels as potential replacements for petrol and diesel, but ammonia?

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2025 Ram 1500 RHO Teased As A Twin-Turbo TRX Successor

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Ram has teased a new truck that will be unveiled on April 25. The model is expected to be the Ram 1500 RHO, which will effectively replace the TRX. Ram has previously said the truck will arrive in the third quarter and have a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six developing 540 hp. The HEMI era is coming to a close , but that doesn’t mean the end of performance vehicles.

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Blackstone to buy Britishvolt battery factory site for huge data centre

Autocar

Britishvolt aimed to secure funding for battery R&D and manufacturing businesses in the UK Blackstone, one of the world's biggest private equity firms, intends to build one of the largest data centres in Europe Plans initially set out by failed start-up Britishvolt to build £3.8 billion electric car battery gigafactory in the northeast of England look to have ended after three years.

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New Cadillac Optiq Interior Shares DNA With The Lyriq

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The new Optiq sits under the Lyriq as Cadillac’s new entry-level electric SUV. Its interior boasts a large curved display for infotainment and gauges, similar to the Lyriq. Underpinning the new model is the same platform as the Chevrolet Equinox EV. Several new images of the Cadillac Optiq have surfaced out of China, just ahead of the EV’s public debut at the Beijing Auto Show this month.

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NASA mission will drive a Toyota Lunar Cruiser on the Moon

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That’s one small drive for a car, one giant leap for a car maker. The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has signed an agreement with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to supply a vehicle for the next human mission on the Moon – developed by Toyota. Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology Masahito Moriyama met with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson last week to sign the agreement which will see JAXA “design, devel

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Tesla Cuts Full-Self Driving Subscription From $199 Per Month To $99

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Customers who subscribe to FSD can cancel at any time. Buying the software suite outright still costs an eye-watering $12,000. Tesla recently gave all its new vehicles a free, one-month FSD trial. Tesla is hoping to increase customer demand for its Full-Self Driving (FSD) driver-assistance feature by slashing the monthly subscription cost in half, dropping it to $199 per month.

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2025 BYD Shark: Plug-in hybrid ute spied undisguised

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The 2025 BYD Shark plug-in hybrid ute has broken cover earlier than expected, with an undisguised version of the upcoming model being filmed in Mexico. AutoDinámico uploaded a video of the BYD Shark, as it could be called , being loaded onto a tilt-tray tow truck in Mexico without any camouflage. Its full-width LED light bar leads to C-shaped headlights, framing the large BYD logo on its grille.

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2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore Debuts As Sexy, Electric Drop Top

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Maserati has introduced the new GranCabrio Folgore. The electric convertible features a tri-motor powertrain producing up to 818 hp and 996 lb-ft of torque. The car has a WLTP range of between 260 and 278 miles. If you’re still waiting on the second-generation Tesla Roadster, you might want to keep an open mind and check out the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore.

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Tesla lays off 10 per cent of its workforce worldwide – report

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Elon Musk sent out a company-wide email informing employees roughly 14,000 were losing their jobs. Tesla has announced more than 10 per cent of its workforce is being laid off, as the US company grapples with falling sales, reports claim. According to an internal memo seen by news outlet Reuters , around 14,000 Tesla employees are set to lose their jobs as part of the restructure, based on an estimated headcount at the end of 2023 being in the region of 140,000.

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Could This Be China’s New Mazda6 EV?

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Changan Mazda is set to unveil a new electrified sedan at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. The teasers show a midsize sedan with an aerodynamic silhouette and full-width LED taillights. The new model will be built on a Changan-sourced architecture that supports both fully electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Mazda’s Chinese joint venture with Changan has teased a new electric sedan on social media, offering a glimpse of its silhouette and details like the taillights ahead of its debut at th