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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV packs 116-kwh battery, quad-motor powertrain

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz late on Tuesday took the covers off the long-awaited electric G-Class. It rides on a modified version of the gas-powered G-Class' body-on-frame platform, and packs four motors delivering a combined 579 hp. It's official name is G 580 with EQ Technology, and it launches as a 2025 model in the U.S. Sales start in the second half of the.

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Smart #5 concept previews rapid-charging electric 4x4

Autocar

Segmented LED lights are key to Smart's new, more rugged look Brand’s biggest model, due in UK in 2025, introduces off-roader-esque design language and new interior layout The Smart #5 concept has been unveiled as a first look at the brand’s largest, most technologically advanced electric car to date. Sized roughly in line with the Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40 , the #5 introduces a new styling direction with a harder-edged, more rugged appearance than Smart’s two smaller crossovers, the #1 and #3.

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1991 Acura NSX owned by Ayrton Senna for sale on Auto Trader

Motor Authority

A Honda NSX that belonged to legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna has surfaced for sale on Auto Trader. Cars with such pedigree are typically sold through the major auction houses, but the car's current owner, Robert McFagan, wanted to sell it via the popular British classifieds website. It's listed with a sale price of 500,000 British pounds.

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Porsche Macan Electric

Autocar

Can the highly popular SUV retain traditional Porsche qualities as it enters the age of EVs? The new Porsche Macan Electric has an unambiguous but also potentially thankless assignment ahead of it: it needs only to be The Porsche Macan, just powered by electricity.If only this was as simple as it sounds. For many, the existing, combustion version of Porsche’s junior SUV represents a class-dominating spider chart of performance, space for the family, long-distance road manners and just enough fun

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Review: 2024 Toyota TRD Pro and Trailhunter excel at fast and slow

Motor Authority

Do you want to go fast or go far? That’s the question Toyota Tacoma Chief Engineer Sheldon Brown posed when I asked how someone chooses whether to buy the 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro or Tacoma Trailhunter. Another question worth asking is, how much is in your budget? Toyota’s off-road Tacoma flagship has been split in two, each with its.

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Electric Mercedes G-Class revealed as quad-motor luxury 4x4

Autocar

"Uncompromised" SUV brings icon into electric age with aero-optimised design, new name and 859lb ft The new electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class is an “uncompromised” machine that the firm claims can outperform its combustion-engined sibling when driving off-road. Known throughout its development as the EQG, the 4x4 will be known as the G580 with EQ Technology in production form.

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Kia drops first photo of Tasman pickup due in 2025

Motor Authority

Kia is gearing up to launch its first light-duty commercial vehicle, a midsize pickup truck to be called the Tasman. It's due in 2025, and Kia this week released the first photo. The photo shows the truck with a wrap featuring the artwork of Richard Boyd-Dunlop. The Australian artist is featured in the video below, where he explains the.

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Range Rover Electric undergoes extreme cold-weather tests

Motor Authority

Electric vehicles are notorious for reduced range and longer charge times in cold weather, but the upcoming electric Range Rover, to be known as the Range Rover Electric, likely won't suffer these issues. JLR is testing prototypes in the extreme cold experienced near the Arctic Circle, where the temperature can drop as low as -40 degrees F. This.

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The Electric G-Class Has Four Motors and an Insane Amount of Torque

Motor 1

The iconic Geländewagen goes electric, packing a massive 116-kWh battery that delivers 579 hp and 859 lb-ft of torque.

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Tesla Model 3 Performance aims for ludicrous on a budget

Motor Authority

Tesla on Tuesday revealed an updated Model 3 Performance, which joins the rest of the refreshed Model 3 lineup, codenamed Highland. The dual-motor all-wheel drive Model 3 Performance boasts 510 hp and 546 lb-ft of torque, which Tesla says will get it from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 163 mph. Range is estimated at 296 miles.

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You Can Own Ayrton Senna's Personal Honda NSX for $620,000

Motor 1

This Honda NSX was once owned by Formula 1 driver Aryton Senna, where he used it as a personal car in Portugal. Now you can own it.

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2024 Toyota Tacoma, 2025 Defender Octa: Car News Headlines

Motor Authority

The Toyota Tacoma has been redesigned for 2024, and it features multiple variants including a new Trailhunter model. It also continues to offer a manual transmission, making it unique in a segment dominated by automatic-only trucks. Find out what it's like to drive in the links below. JLR is no stranger to SUVs with beefy engines, and its next.

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Genesis Cars Safer

AutoDealer Today

IIHS testing gives two models its top safety rating.

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Smart eyes compact crossover territory with Concept #5

Motor Authority

Smart will use this week's 2024 Beijing auto show to preview a vehicle bigger than anything we've previously seen from the brand. Revealed on Tuesday, the Concept #5 is an electric compact crossover with a boxy design accentuated by rugged details like flared wheel arches, prominent skid plates, chunky off-road tires, and a roof rack with.

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Design Awards Honor a Mass-Market Model

AutoDealer Today

Kia car wins best-of-the-best competition alongside luxury sportscars.

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Subaru Legacy discontinued after the 2025 model year

Auto Blog

Filed under: Subaru , Automotive History , Sedan Continue reading Subaru Legacy discontinued after the 2025 model year Subaru Legacy discontinued after the 2025 model year originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Black Book: Weekly Market Update

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Mitsubishi Updates ASX For 2024, Remains A Rebadged Renault Captur

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The new model is sold with all the same powertrain options as the Captur. Interestingly, Mitsubishi hasn’t borrowed the enlarged 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster of the Renault. Mitsubishi has yet to announce market-specific details or pricing. Just 19 months after Mitsubishi’s European ASX morphed into a rebadged version of the Renault Captur , the Japanese carmaker has updated the model to match the new 2024 Captur.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology First Look: The all-electric G is here

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Mercedes-Benz , SUV , Electric , Luxury , Off-Road Vehicles Continue reading 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology First Look: The all-electric G is here 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology First Look: The all-electric G is here originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Crashes Into 7 Cars At Michigan Car Wash

Carscoops

A Ford Lightning driver lost control at a car wash and damaged seven vehicles in total. Video of the incident appears to indicate that the driver simply hit the wrong pedal. It’s unclear if the driver had a medical episode and if the authorities charged them with anything. Oftentimes, the only result of going to the car wash is a little more pride in one’s vehicle and just a little less money in the bank.

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The New Tesla Model 3 Performance Hits 60 MPH in 2.9 Seconds

Motor 1

With 510 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 2.9 seconds, it’s the most powerful Model 3 ever.

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Rivian Going After Ford, Toyota, Jeep, Audi, And BMW Drivers With New Discounts

Carscoops

The new discounts are only offered to select Toyota, Jeep, Ford, BMW, and Audi owners. Shoppers should be aware that they’ll likely be able to sell their used vehicles for much more than Rivian will give them with a trade-in. Eligible vehicles include the Toyota Tacoma, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and BMW X3. Rivian has celebrated Earth Day by announcing a trade-in incentive for the R1T and R1S that will provide eligible shoppers with a discount of up to $5,000.

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New Audi Q7 facelift brings back plug-in hybrid power

Auto Express

Fresh technology has been added to Audi’s largest SUV for 2024

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Spectre No More: Mansory Unleashes Brash Body Kit On Rolls-Royce EV

Carscoops

Mansory has unveiled its take on the Rolls-Royce Spectre, featuring extensive carbon fiber add-ons on the exterior and massive 24-inch wheels. The interior gets a dramatic makeover as well, with a contrasting black and orange leather upholstery and even more star-like LEDs. The tuned model retains the original Rolls-Royce electric powertrain with 577 horsepower and a 266-mile range.

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance revealed with 510 hp, 0-60 in 2.9 seconds

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Tesla , Electric , Performance , Sedan Continue reading 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance revealed with 510 hp, 0-60 in 2.9 seconds 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance revealed with 510 hp, 0-60 in 2.9 seconds originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BMW iX Facelift Will Be More Powerful But No Prettier

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BMW iX facelift is due to land in March 2025 A huge illuminated grille and revised DRLs will mark out the new nose Trim name changes will reflect power and driving range improvements BMW ’s electric portfolio racked up another stellar sales performance last year, with the brand’s EV registrations growing by 92 percent worldwide. And to help drive that last percentage even higher, the iX SUV will get a mid-life makeover that won’t improve its gawky looks much, but will boost its

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BYD-owned Fangchengbao brings three new cars to Beijing show

Autocar

The Super 9 was penned by Wolfgang Egger, who previously designed the Alfa Romeo 8C High-tech off-road 4x4s and electric speedster hint at rapid expansion of the Chinese giant's nascent brand Nascent BYD -owned brand Fangchengbao has revealed three radical new cars – the Bao 8, Super 3 and Super 9 – ahead of their public debuts at the Beijing motor show.

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Subaru Legacy Says Goodbye After 36 Years, SUVs Win Again

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Production of the Subaru Legacy sedan will end in the spring of 2025. Subaru blames the market shift away from sedans towards SUVs and crossovers for the decision to ax the Legacy. Prices for the 2025 Subaru Legacy remain unchanged, and open at $24,895. Pour one out for the Subaru Legacy, as after 36 years in the company’s North American lineup, the sedan will cease production in the spring of 2025, marking the end of its run after that model year.

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Tesla stock surges as EV-maker says it will 'accelerate' the launch of cheaper cars

Auto Blog

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Tesla , Electric Continue reading Tesla stock surges as EV-maker says it will 'accelerate' the launch of cheaper cars Tesla stock surges as EV-maker says it will 'accelerate' the launch of cheaper cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Audi Hopes To Gain The Public’s Trust With New Automated Driving Systems

Carscoops

The public’s trust in self-driving technologies has taken a hit in recent months after a spate of high-profile incidents in the U.S. but a new partnership between Audi and Applied Intuition aims to address key safety issues with such systems for use on future vehicles. While you may not have heard of Applied Intuition before, the company works with over a dozen major car manufacturers and is partnering with Audi to build a unified solution to support the development, validation, type appro

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The McLaren P1 Successor Will Reportedly Get a Brand-New V-8

Motor 1

McLaren reportedly gave details of the new hypercar at a meeting with dealers in Las Vegas earlier this month.

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Updated Audi Q7 And Q8 PHEVs Pack More Power And Range

Carscoops

Audi has introduced updated plug-in hybrid powertrains for the Q7 and Q8. The models have larger capacity batteries and updated electric motors. Thanks to the changes, the crossovers have an electric-only range of up to 53 miles. Audi has introduced the updated Q7 TFSI e quattro and Q8 TFSI e quattro. Both plug-in hybrids have an updated powertrain that promises to make them more eco-friendly.

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The Olympus Rally Is One of the Most Underrated Events in Motorsports

Motor 1

We went to the 30th running of the American Rally Association's Olympus Rally in the forests of rural Washington.

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UK Police Seized Nearly A Quarter Million Cars Last Year

Carscoops

Police across the United Kingdom seized a total of at least 214,051 vehicles in 2023. The number one reason for confiscation was that a given vehicle was being driven without insurance, or by an unlicensed driver. Dundee, Scotland, was the region of the country where the most vehicles were seized. Having your car seized can lead to major headaches if you’re a driver, and by that logic, U.K. police caused a lot of cranial pain last year.

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2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance packs more of a punch

CarExpert

The 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance has been revealed, bringing significant go-fast upgrades to the fastest version of the brand’s popular electric sedan. UPDATE, 10:45am 24/04/24 – The Tesla Model 3 Performance is now on sale in Australia, priced from $80,900 before on-road costs. Deliveries will begin between July and September. Our original story below has been amended to reflect this.

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McLaren Dealers Get A Glimpse Of $2 Million Hypercar Coming In 2026

Carscoops

Code-named the P18, McLaren’s next hypercar is coming in the second half of 2026. Although the P18 will have race-inspired aero elements, it won’t be ugly. The P18 will be powered by a newly-developed V8 hybrid powertrain that will underpin other future models. The demands of aesthetic design and aerodynamic efficiency aren’t always perfectly aligned, and you don’t need to look any further than the McLaren Senna for proof.

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2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro First Drive Review: IsoDynamic seats highlight one rad truck

Auto Blog

Filed under: Toyota , First Drives , Truck , Off-Road Vehicles , Performance Continue reading 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro First Drive Review: IsoDynamic seats highlight one rad truck 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro First Drive Review: IsoDynamic seats highlight one rad truck originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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