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GM working on drive modes for electric car racing

Motor Authority

General Motors has filed a patent application for drive modes for electric race cars. These modes would manage the available energy in the battery pack differently, allowing drivers to toggle between single-lap pace for a qualifying run and energy conservation for the race itself, according to the application, which was published by the United.

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Indonesia March 2024: Daihatsu Sigra (+12.9%), Toyota Kijang Innova (+36.1%) defy sinking market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Daihatsu Sigra threepeats at #1 in Indonesia. New vehicle wholesales in Indonesia sink -26.1% year-on-year in March to just 74,724 units, leading to a Q1 volume off -23.8% to 215,069. Meanwhile retail sales drop -14.8% to 82,092 and are down -14.9% year-to-date to 230,776. In the wholesales brands ranking, Toyota (-28.3%) loses even more ground than the market to 28.3% share vs. 30.5% so far this year, followed by Daihatsu (-16.8%) performing much better.

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Alpine hypercar concept to run hydrogen engine at Spa

Motor Authority

Alpine is set to tackle Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps racetrack with its Alpenglow hypercar concept that was first shown during the 2022 Paris auto show. The run is scheduled for May 11 and will coincide with the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, which serves as round three of the 2024 World Endurance Championship. Alpine said the Alpenglow's design has.

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South Korea March 2024: Kia Sorento signs 6th win in past 7 months, Tesla Model Y triumphs

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Tesla Model Y obliterates its rivals in the foreign model ranking. New light vehicle sales in South Korea sink -11.6% year-on-year in March to 145,658 units, including 120,395 sales (-14.6%) for local manufacturers and 25,263 (+6%) for foreigners. The year-to-date tally is now down -12.1% to 377.043 including 322,460 (-12.2%) for domestic brands and 54,584 (-11.5%) for foreign manufacturers.

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Alonso signs multi-year deal with Aston Martin, ruling out Mercedes switch

Motor Authority

The Aston Martin Formula 1 team on Thursday announced that star driver Fernando Alonso has signed a new multi-year deal with the squad. The news ends speculation that Alonso might retire again from F1 after the current season or perhaps even join Mercedes-Benz AMG which is still on the look out for a driver to replace Lewis Hamilton, who joins.

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USA March/Q1 2024: Market up 5%, Toyota (+21.3%), Honda (+20.9%) shine

Best Selling Cars Blog

Toyota RAV4 sales are up 47.4% year-on-year in Q1. New light vehicle sales in the US edge up 5.1% in March to an estimated 1,455,000 units. Passenger cars are stable at 294,000 sales and 20.2% share while light trucks (pickups+SUVs) climb 6.5% to 1,161,000 and 79.8% share. The Seasonally Adjusted Annualised Rate of sales (SAAR) is up to 15.56 million vs. 15.02 million in March 2023.

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Lamborghini Temerario, Alfa Romeo Milano: Car News Headlines

Motor Authority

Lamborghini's replacement for the Huracán has been spotted again, revealing new details of the supercar. Rumored to be called a Temerario, the newest raging bull is coming in late 2024 with a plug-in hybrid powertrain and most likely the carbon-fiber tub shared with its Revuelto big brother. We also hear it will ditch the V-10 in favor of a.

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2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV spied again

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz has been spotted testing prototypes for an electric sedan that's set to join an expanded C-Class family. As the spy shots reveal, the styling will be different than the gas-powered C-Class sedan, which arrived in the U.S. in its current form for the 2022 model year. In addition to helping distinguish the electric C-Class from its.

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The BMW 540i xDrive has become superfluous

Machines with Souls

The BMW 540i xDrive is a mild hybrid sedan with a lot of power, but it can't keep up dynamically with the all-electric i5. The post The BMW 540i xDrive has become superfluous appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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2025 Alfa Romeo Milano debuts as brand's first EV

Motor Authority

Alfa Romeo plans to offer an electric option on every model it sells as soon as 2027, and it all starts with the new Milano subcompact crossover unveiled on Wednesday. The Milano name signifies Alfa Romeo's Milanese roots but also recalls the Milano sedan sold in the U.S. in the 1980s. The modern Milano won't make it here, however. Elsewhere, it.

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Report finds WLTP hugely over-estimates car fuel economy

Autocar

Real-world data from EU-mandated in-car tech has highlighted shortcomings in testing The car industry is facing a possible crisis concerning real-world fuel economy data – which could have wide-ranging repercussions as significant as the fallout from the Dieselgate emissions test cheating scandal. Two reports have emerged from the European Union over the past few weeks, the latest from the European Commission, and both could have far-reaching effects on the type of vehicles that manufacturers w

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GMA's new plant already churning out T.50 supercars

Motor Authority

Construction of Gordon Murray Group's new headquarters in Highams Park, U.K., has been completed and production of the first T.50 supercars at the site is now taking place. T.50 production has been running since early last year, though previously at a much smaller site at nearby Dunsfold Park. By moving production to the new headquarters, the old.

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Alpine to run hydrogen-combustion supercar at Spa next month

Autocar

Preview hints that Alpenglow track car will have more realistic design than concept Alpenglow prototype aims to prove that hydrogen-fuelled engines can "enhance driving pleasure" tenfold Alpine's radical Alpenglow concept will hit the track for the first time next month, using a hydrogen-fuelled combustion engine that the brand suggests could soon feature in its road cars.

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Classic Car Rolls Into Lake While Owner Was Taking Photos

Carscoops

What looks like a beautifully restored 1939 Packard Business Coupe ended up in Canyon Lake in California. The classic car was parked on the ramp for a photoshoot when it rolled into the lake. The owner got “very emotional” when the authorities towed his vehicle out of the water. An owner of a Packard Coupe was left with a sinking feeling (and a sunken car) when the vintage vehicle rolled into a lake in California during a photoshoot.

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Mercedes-AMG primes 1000bhp super-SUV as next bespoke EV

Autocar

Super-SUV will have unique styling and be unveiled in 2026 All-new BMW XM rival will sit on a purpose-built AMG platform to become a ‘technological pioneer' Mercedes-Benz ’s AMG performance car division has started engineering a new high-powered flagship SUV based on its own electric car platform, Autocar can reveal. Set to be unveiled in 2026, the new super-SUV has been conceived to lock horns with several high-end rivals, including the BMW XM , the Lotus Eletre and Porsche’s upcoming K1.

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Polestar’s Global Q1 Sales Plunge By 40 Percent

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Polestar delivered 7,200 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024, 40 percent fewer than Q1 2023. The automaker delivered 1,200 Polestar 4s in China. CEO Thomas Ingenlath calls 2024 a “transitional year” Polestar isn’t having the best year. Following a reorganization of the company’s ownership structure that saw parent company Volvo heavily reducing its stake, Polestar released its sales results for the first quarter of 2024, and things aren’t looking good.

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Skoda Kodiaq review

Autocar

Second generation of popular family SUV gets an interior makeover and plug-in hybrid power (but you can still get diesels) The technical rundown of the new second-generation Skoda Kodiaq might sound quite familiar if you’ve been reading Autocar recently.That’s because Volkswagen and Skoda are doing a wholesale refresh of their large cars. The Volkswagen Passat and Tiguan and the Skoda Superb and Kodiaq are all based on a new version of the Volkswagen Group's MQB Evo platform.The estates were a j

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2025 GMC Yukon Facelift Teased Ahead Of Expansion Into China And Australia

Carscoops

2025 GMC Yukon to get updated front fascia, with new headlights and a reworked grille. Closely related to the 2025 Suburban, it will get bigger screens, a more powerful diesel engine, and refined suspension. The refreshed SUV will spearhead GMC’s expansion into Australia, New Zealand, and China. Hold onto your cowboy hats, GMC fans, because there’s a facelift coming for the Yukon.

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Car Insurance Skyrockets

AutoDealer Today

Consumers are now juggling another high cost on top of high loan payments, vehicle prices.

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Subaru Updates Old Forester In Japan, Throws In New STI Edition

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The fifth-gen Subaru Forester lives on for another model year in Japan with carry-over design and powertrains. Model year updates include the addition of the new STI Sport Black Interior Selection special edition. The Geyser Blue from the US-spec Forester Wilderness is exclusively available for the Japanese-spec X-Edition and XT-Edition models. Subaru may have introduced the new sixth generation of the Forester in North America, but Japanese buyers have to settle for the existing model which has

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EVs Selling Slowly

AutoDealer Today

They sit on lots significantly longer than other power train models, study shows.

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Jeep Designer Pens Futuristic Wrangler

Carscoops

Designer Jeremy Glover has sketched a futuristic Jeep Wrangler. While the sketch was created to promote the Drive for Design contest, it looks rather good. When it comes to design, one of the toughest tasks is reimagining an icon. The challenges are immense and so are the stakes, especially when it comes to something like the Ford Mustang or Jeep Wrangler.

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AutoPayPlus Unveils No-Cost Reporting Tool

AutoDealer Today

Company says product is a clear window into missed opportunities, successes.

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Porsche Sales Slide Globally, North America Plunges 23%

Carscoops

The Cayenne was the brand’s best-selling model in Q1, shifting 28,025 units. Sales in North America fell by 23% while those in China were down 24%. Deliveries of the outgoing Panamera and Taycan fell considerably. Over the past few years, we have become accustomed to seeing premium car brands reporting sales increases on a routine basis. Porsche has been among them.

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Australian new car buyers could foot $1 billion EV upgrade bill

CarExpert

Necessary upgrades to prepare Australia’s car dealerships for the transition to electric vehicles (EV) could result in customers wearing the cost of the estimated billion-dollar investment, the industry’s peak lobby group has claimed. Last month, the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to allocate $60 million in funding towards EV charging upgrades across the nation’s car dealership networks.

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Aston Martin Delays EV Plans To 2027, Will Focus On Plug-In Hybrids

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Aston Martin has reportedly decided to delay their previously announced EVs. The first model was slated to be launched in 2025, but it will now debut in late 2026 and be delivered to customers the following year. Aston Martin is now focusing on plug-in hybrids as their customers prefer ICE-powered models. Last summer, Aston Martin inked a deal with Lucid and announced plans for a modular electric vehicle platform that would underpin four new models.

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Petrol-powered Porsche Macan, 718 Boxster and Cayman axed to make way for electric models

Drive.com

Several of Porsche’s most popular models will soon be cut from the line-up in Australia, as the German sportscar company prepares for a new generation of electric vehicles. Porsche Cars Australia will stop taking orders for petrol-powered Macan and 718 Boxster and Cayman models at the end of May 2024 as the German brand continues its journey towards 80 per cent of its fleet being electric by 2030.

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Zeekr 009 Grand Is The Rolls-Royce Of Minivans

Carscoops

Zeekr is gearing up to introduce an ultra-luxurious version of the 009 on April 19. The minivan features two individual rear seats and an entertainment system worthy of a living room. The electric van will likely have 536 hp and a range of around 511 miles. If you’ve sworn off minivans, you might want to reconsider as they’re no longer just for soccer moms.

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Legendary off-road cars and SUVs that were never sold in America

Auto Blog

Filed under: Fiat , Nissan , Toyota , Crossover , Hatchback , SUV , Off-Road Vehicles , Classics Continue reading Legendary off-road cars and SUVs that were never sold in America Legendary off-road cars and SUVs that were never sold in America originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rich Dude Has Pininfarina Craft Bespoke Reversario Opposite To His Anniversario

Carscoops

Automobili Pininfarina created a one-off commission of the Battista electric hypercar for a special customer who already owned the Anniversario. Nicknamed the Reversario, it has the exact opposite specification compared to their Anniversario. The lucky owner of the Anniversario and Reversario duo suggests that the twin models “can never be separated because they are truly unified in design” If you’re into the market for exclusive hypercars like the Pininfarina Battista, you may

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Citroen C5 Aircross

Autocar

The relaxed big Citroën family car turns SUV. A smart move or copycat compromise? Citroën took longer than most of its European-market rivals to jump into the popular family SUV market and came via a wandering, indirect route considering its various experiments with platform-shared Mitsubishi models and the like. The company's first fully committed attempt at a mid-sized offering, the Citroën C5 Aircross, finally arrived in the UK in 2018 - and it has barely stood still since.Coming to market in

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Ford Finally Shipping 2024 F-150 And Ranger To Dealers, Slashes F-150 Lightning Prices

Carscoops

Ford halted or slowed deliveries of three major truck lines early this year, but those problems are now in the rearview mirror. 144,000 Ford Rangers, F-150s, and F-150 Lightnings that were sitting on lots are now finally being sent to dealers. Ford has also cut the price of the F-150 Lightning by as much as $5,500. The second quarter of 2024 will be crucial for Ford as the Detroit automaker aims to recover from a weak Q1 in pickup sales, particularly for the F-150 and the Ranger.

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BMW and Rimac Technology partner on future high-voltage battery tech

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , BMW , Technology , Electric , Future Vehicles , Rimac Continue reading BMW and Rimac Technology partner on future high-voltage battery tech BMW and Rimac Technology partner on future high-voltage battery tech originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mazda CX-80 Flagship SUV Teased For Europe, Debuts April 18

Carscoops

The new CX-80 will be the biggest SUV in Mazda’s range. The SUV will debut on April 18 and will be available in six- and seven-seat configurations. The CX-80 will be focused on Europe and Japan, serving as the new flagship of the Mazda lineup in these market regions. Mazda is ready to unveil the last member of its ever-expanding SUV family, the CX-80.

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‘I had no idea’: The little-known parking rule costing motorists hundreds

Drive.com

A Sydney council has been forced to offer a road rules refresher to residents unaware of the meaning of yellow lines painted on the road. Motorists who are used to spotting a no-stopping sign and moving on have been caught out by a road rule that’s becoming increasingly common on Australian streets. RELATED: How long should you stop at a stop sign?

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Opus Extracts 700 HP From The Mercedes-AMG GT 63

Carscoops

Opus modified more than 130 examples of the previous-gen Mercedes-AMG GT. Their craziest creation to date is a 1,111 hp Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. Sales of the new Stage 1 kit will start in May. The engineers from Germany’s Opus are among the first to modify the second-generation Mercedes-AMG GT 63 , making the potent sports car even more capable without ruining the sleek design.

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Toyota Starlet set to make a comeback, and it could be electric – report

Drive.com

Toyota’s popular city car may be making a comeback, with an all-new Starlet rumoured to be in development for a 2026 launch. The Toyota Starlet could be making a return, according to unconfirmed reports out of Japan – and it may be battery-powered. Best Car – a magazine known to publish inside information on Toyota’s future plans – claims the car giant is planning to resurrect the Starlet city car, with the model said to be launching in 2026.

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