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Porsche 911-based RR1 is first model from Rezvani Retro

Motor Authority

California's Rezvani this week revealed the RR1 sports car, the first creation from its new Rezvani Retro division. It's based on the current-generation 992 Porsche 911, and takes inspiration from the wild road and race cars built by Germany's Kremer Racing in the 1970s, most notably the slant-nose Porsche 935 K series. Rezvani may be best known.

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Pakistan March 2024: Honda overtakes Toyota

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The Honda Civic is estimated to rank #2 in Pakistan in March. New locally produced light vehicle sales in Pakistan edge up 0.3% year-on-year in March to 9,379 units. This is a poor result given March 2023 was off -65.6% on the year prior. The Q1 volume is up 14% to 29,624 sales. This is according to local association PAMA. Note not all manufacturers present in Pakistan are members of PAMA such as Kia, Changan and MG notably and therefore don’t appear in these statistics.

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2025 Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Package revealed

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The Mustang nameplate has turned 60 and Ford is celebrating with the launch of a 60th Anniversary Package for the current seventh-generation car. The reveal took place at a special gathering at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Wednesday, the same day that 60 years ago Ford unveiled the original Mustang at the New York World's Fair. Just 1,965 examples.

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Mauritius Full Year 2023: Suzuki distant leader, Mazda (+82%) and BMW (+50.3%) shine in record market

Best Selling Cars Blog

Mazda sales are up 82% year-on-year in 2023. The Mauritius new car market soars 16.5% year-on-year in 2023 to a record 14,295 units, beating the previous record of 12,271 established just last year. Suzuki (+25%) tightens its grip on the brands ranking, ascending to 20.4% share vs. 12.6% for the #2, Toyota (+7.7%) trailing the market. Kia (+20.5%) is also in solid shape at #3 whereas Nissan (+5.6%) is weak but overtakes a freefalling Hyundai (-19.6%) to snap the 4th place.

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2026 Audi RS 6 E-Tron spied for first time

Motor Authority

Audi's A6 E-Tron electric midsize sedan due for a reveal later this year will spawn both S and RS versions aimed at performance fans. A prototype for the S6 E-Tron has already been spotted and this week we have our first spy shots of a prototype for the RS 6 E-Tron performance flagship. The prototype may look like the regular A6 E-Tron but a.

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Ford Recalls Hundreds of Thousands

AutoDealer Today

Battery control module issue can present driving danger.

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2025 BMW Alpina B3 spied: Second facelift planned

Motor Authority

BMW is rumored to be planning a second facelift for its current 3-Series to extend the car's life until a successor, still with gas engines, is launched around 2027. That will give the current 3-Series a lifespan of nine years, which is about two years longer than the typical BMW product cycle. An electric sedan in the 3-Series segment based on.

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Chevrolet Corvette boss retires

Motor Authority

Chevrolet Corvette chief engineer Tadge Juechter is retiring, effective later this summer, General Motors announced Wednesday, ending a 47-year career with the company. A replacement will be announced at a later date, GM said in a press release. Juechter began his career with GM in 1977, working at the automaker's Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant.

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Alfa Romeo to politicians: forget about names and save the industry

Autocar

The Milano's name change to Junior was also to avoid being drawn into a political row Boss speaks out after brand changes name of new crossover due to criticism from Italian industry minister Alfa Romeo boss Jean-Philippe Imparato has urged European politicians to focus on protecting jobs in the car industry, rather than the names of cars, following a spat that prompted the rebranding of the brand's new crossover.

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2025 Ford Mustang, 2024 Rezvani Retro RR1: Car News Headlines

Motor Authority

The Ford Mustang has just turned 60 and Ford is celebrating with a 60th Anniversary Package that will be available for the 2025 Mustang's GT Premium grade. Just 1,965 examples will be available, the number representing the first model year for the Mustang. California's Rezvani has established a new division catering to fans of modern cars with.

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World’s First Supercharged Corvette E-Ray Pushes 734 HP At The Wheels

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Lingenfelter, Paragon Performance, and Trifecta have created the world’s first supercharged Corvette E-Ray. Making 734 hp and 792 lb-ft of torque at the wheels, it now has 161 more horses, and 162 extra lb-ft of torque than the standard model. Despite the modifications, the car’s hybrid powertrain still works as it did from the factory. Lingenfelter is so familiar with modifying Corvettes that its name is almost synonymous with the American sports car.

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2025 Ford Mustang GTD costs about $325,000, applications to order open

Motor Authority

Prospective customers can now vie for a 2025 Ford Mustang GTD build slot, but getting this race-bred limited edition isn't as simple as plunking down a deposit. Like the Ford GT supercar, the Blue Oval is requiring customers to apply for the opportunity to purchase a Mustang GTD. Applications are currently open for U.S. and Canadian customers.

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2025 Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Package adds retro flair to a modern pony

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Filed under: Design/Style , Ford , Automotive History , Convertible , Coupe , Performance Continue reading 2025 Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Package adds retro flair to a modern pony 2025 Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Package adds retro flair to a modern pony originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2024 Air Grand Touring, Lucid's range king, receives updates

Motor Authority

The Lucid Air Grand Touring has the highest EPA range estimate of any electric vehicle on sale today, an incredible 516 miles. For 2024, the electric luxury sedan receives a round of updates, some aimed at further improving efficiency. Key among the updates is the addition of a heat pump, which Lucid said helps the Air Grand Touring deliver more.

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2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring gets better cold performance, keeps its 516-mile range rating

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Filed under: Green , Electric , Luxury , Performance , Sedan , Lucid Continue reading 2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring gets better cold performance, keeps its 516-mile range rating 2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring gets better cold performance, keeps its 516-mile range rating originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autonomous trucks deployed on freeways as part of new trial

Drive.com

Some of Melbourne’s busiest highways will soon have autonomous trucks travelling along them, as part of a new trial testing the latest driverless technology. A new six-month trial testing the viability of autonomous heavy commercial vehicles will start today along Melbourne’s Citylink tollway and Monash Freeway. Following on from a trial conducted in late 2022 – from the city to Warrigal Road and back – the new program will see two autonomous trucks driving from the Port of Melbourne

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2025 Nissan Qashqai Gets Ariya Looks And Google Infotainment But Not A PHEV

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Facelifted third-gen Qashqai now looks more like its Ariya brother Tech upgrades include Google Maps and voice assistant Same choice of mild- and full hybrid engines as before, but still no PHEV Nissan ’s Qashqai was one of pioneers of the modern crossover boom and its third-generation SUV has just been given a style and tech makeover to help it stay relevant, and to cement the family connection to the Ariya EV.

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Could Germany really ban driving on the weekend?

Drive.com

Drastic changes to Germany’s driving rules proposed to reign in transport emissions. Germany’s Transport Minister has floated the idea of a weekend driving ban after the country failed to meet strict 2023 emissions targets. However, critics have called out Volker Wissing for fear-mongering, and criticised the in-power government for failing to meet required targets.

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Ford adds 1965-style instruments to all current Mustangs

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Filed under: Ford , Technology , Convertible , Coupe , Performance Continue reading Ford adds 1965-style instruments to all current Mustangs Ford adds 1965-style instruments to all current Mustangs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toddler starts Tesla Model X and hits mother… who sues Tesla

CarExpert

A US mother is suing electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla after her toddler was allegedly able to start the family’s Model X SUV and run into her, breaking multiple bones and causing her to suffer a traumatic birth one week later. Fox59 reports California resident Mallory Harcourt had returned home with her two-year-old son in December 2018, with the Tesla Model X parked in the driveway as she removed the toddler from the car.

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Maserati Delays Electric Quattroporte Because They Can’t Decide Which Platform To Use

Carscoops

Work on the next-generation model was paused halfway through its development. Maserati is eager to ensure the electric Quattroporte offers plenty of range. It could adopt the same platform as the GranTurismo Folgore. Late last year, it was revealed that Maserati had paused development of the next-generation Quattroporte. The new model is now not expected to launch before 2028 but when it does, it could arrive with a different architecture than originally planned.

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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA price and specs: More range, more money for EV SUV

CarExpert

The Mercedes-Benz EQA’s base grade has received a range boost and minor equipment updates, resulting in a price increase for the brand’s cheapest electric vehicle. Mercedes-Benz unveiled its updated EQA and EQB siblings in August last year with the subtle changes including a revised black grille and front bumper, plus new tail lights. They’re arriving in showrooms this week.

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EU Introduces New Cybersecurity Rules As EVs Are Deemed “Spying Machines On Four Wheels”

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Sensors on modern cars could monitor the surrounding environment and send data to their manufacturers. Starting from July 7, 2024, all new vehicles sold in the European Union have to comply with new cybersecurity regulations. The change forced some automakers to axe older models from their lineup as it would be too expensive to upgrade their electronic architecture.

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Tesla wants shareholders to give Musk $56 billion pay package rejected by judge

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Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Tesla , Electric Continue reading Tesla wants shareholders to give Musk $56 billion pay package rejected by judge Tesla wants shareholders to give Musk $56 billion pay package rejected by judge originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Prototype Appears To Eschew PHEV Power

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Spy photographers have caught the upcoming Mercedes-AMG CLE 63. This particular prototype is notable as it doesn’t appear to have a rear charging port like earlier models. Mercedes-AMG introduced the CLE 53 last year and now they’re gearing up to unveil an even more extreme variant. A prototype was recently spied undergoing testing, but it appears to be missing a charging port.

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Ford F-150 Lightning, Toyota LandCruiser meet in wild drag race challenge

CarExpert

It’s the question on everyone’s minds: is a Ford F-150 Lightning towing another Ford F-150 Lightning faster than a Toyota LandCruiser ? Alright, maybe that’s not on everyone’s minds, but Australian electric vehicle (EV) importer AUSEV has made the strange drag race a reality. The race took place at Brisbane’s Lakeside Raceway, with an eighth-mile (201m) course set up for the electric pickup and ute-converted LandCruiser 300 Series to do battle.

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2025 Toyota Camry Priced From $28,400 With Hybrid As Standard

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The entry-level hybrid model is now cheaper than last year’s hybrid equivalent. The lineup includes the base-spec LE, the sportier SE, the luxurious XLE, and the flagship XSE. All models now feature a hybrid powertrain as standard, with AWD as an option. Toyota announced the pricing details for the 2025 Camry, which is now exclusively available with a hybrid powertrain, and introduces styling and technological upgrades.

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Used-car sales climb about 11% & move at faster clip

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It was March momentum for the retail used-car market. In a month were days-to-sell plummeted (more on that later), franchised and independent dealers combined to sell an estimated 1.66 million used vehicles, which was a 10.9% gain from March 2023 and up 18.5% from February, according to Cox Automotive. Through three months of 2024, dealers have sold approximately 4.38 million used vehicles, compared to 4.29 million the same period of 2023, Cox data shows.

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Ford Mustang Experience Center will soon be Pony Car HQ for owners

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Filed under: Motorsports , Ford , Convertible , Coupe , Racing Vehicles , Performance Continue reading Ford Mustang Experience Center will soon be Pony Car HQ for owners Ford Mustang Experience Center will soon be Pony Car HQ for owners originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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UK is most suited country in Europe to mass EV adoption, data shows

Autocar

Key to the claim by analytics firm Geotab is the low average daily mileage driven by UK fleets The UK is the most suited market in Europe to the mass-adoption of EVs, especially fleets, according to new data that analysed 1.3 million vehicles across seven countries. In its 'Taking charge: on the road to an EV future' report, analytics firm Geotab claims 66% of combustion-powered UK-based fleet vehicles could be swapped for an electric alternative without impacting daily usability and saving busi

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Ford Recalls 457,000 Bronco Sports, Mavericks Because Their Batteries May Die At The Lights

Carscoops

Ford recalls 456,565 Bronco Sports and Mavericks due to a calibration issue that can allow them to overuse their 12-volt batteries. If the vehicle initiates a “Stop-Start” at a light, it may not be able to restart. Ford is also recalling nine 2024 Mavericks that have the wrong tire information sticker. We tend to think of depleted batteries as being a problem for electric vehicles, but all cars need to manage their energy stores.

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BYD spinoff reveals electric sports car, rugged SUV concepts

CarExpert

Fang Cheng Bao – one of Chinese car giant BYD’s many spinoff brands – has revealed a pair of unique electric concept vehicles, both expected to enter production in the coming years. Car News China reports Fang Cheng Bao unveiled the electric sports car concept and rugged SUV show car at its annual Spring Conference, with plans to eventually make both models available to the general public.

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Watch The Lucid Air Sapphire Become The World’s Quickest 1/4 Mile Production Sedan

Carscoops

A customer-owned Lucid Air Sapphire has run the quarter-mile in a record-breaking 8.930 seconds. With a one-foot rollout, it managed to reach 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 1.77 seconds. Lucid’s work to make the car easy to drag race has been successful, and sets the Air Sapphire up as a reliable giant-killer. We’ve seen Ben “The Stig” Collins run some impressive quarter-mile times in a Lucid Air Sapphire in official videos, but now that customers have their hands on them, we c

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Mazda BT-50: Owners offered bump steer fix

CarExpert

Mazda Australia has confirmed it has introduced an update to its BT-50 ute that’s claimed to alleviate premature and uneven tyre wear due to bump steer. This comes as Isuzu Ute Australia confirmed it has revised the steering alignment of the related D-Max and MU-X to fix the same issue. Both of these Isuzu vehicles are built in the same Thai facility as the Mazda BT-50. “Mazda is supporting the update to the revised wheel alignment specification and in examples where premature wear h

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AC Schnitzer Lowers, Widens, And Boosts The Facelifted BMW X5

Carscoops

AC Schnitzer equips the X5 with a new body kit featuring a prominent splitter, deeper side skirts, and a rear spoiler It also offers a new set of 22-inch wheels that can be combined with lowered suspension and wider tracks. Under the hood, the company boosts diesel powertrain of the BMW X5 xDrive40d to 377 hp (281 kW / 382 PS) and 780 Nm (575 lb-ft) of torque.

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Isuzu details free fix for ‘bump steer’ issue on D-Max and MU-X

CarExpert

Isuzu Ute Australia has confirmed it has revised the steering alignment of its D-Max ute and MU-X SUV to fix the bump steer issue causing premature and uneven tyre wear on customers’ vehicles. The company is offering a free fix under warranty to rectify the issue if your vehicle has been affected. Depending on the circumstances, Isuzu Ute Australia will go as far as replacing the tyres that have premature and uneven wear due to bump steer. “In response to local feedback, the recommen

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Google Maps Update Will Make Finding EV Chargers Easier

Carscoops

Google Maps has announced an assortment of EV-focused updates. AI-powered summaries will help steer users to ‘hidden’ chargers such as those located in parking garages. Google Maps will also show real-time charger availability and speed at a glance. Google Maps is getting smarter through a series of updates that aim to make finding chargers and information about them easier than ever.

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