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McLaren P1 successor tipped to cost close to $2M

Motor Authority

More details have emerged on the McLaren P1 successor following a dealer meeting held earlier this month, Automotive News (subscription required) reported, citing dealer sources present at the meeting. The new hypercar will reportedly debut in the fourth quarter but won't start deliveries until the first half of 2026. This means it will launch.

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Forgotten (and cheap) performance cars of the early 2000s

Machines with Souls

What are some of the best cars of the early 2000s? One reader asks for reasonable options - but how about offering cars that are forgotten? The post Forgotten (and cheap) performance cars of the early 2000s appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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2027 Mercedes-Benz V-Class spied for first time

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz is in the early stages of development of its next V-Class midsize van, and a test mule has been spotted. A test mule is an early-stage prototype that uses a makeshift body, typically borrowed from an existing vehicle, to hide new mechanicals. In this case, Mercedes has used the modified body of the current V-Class. It gives us a.

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How to Sell in a Digitally Altered Reality

AutoDealer Today

Much about the car-buying process has migrated online, but many of the same approaches still apply – nail those and top them with the new.

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VW ID.Code concept previews Chinese-market EV styling

Motor Authority

Volkswagen will introduce a new EV concept at this week's 2024 Beijing auto show with a design language aimed at Chinese tastes. The VW ID.Code is the latest in a series of concept and production models in the automaker's ID EV family, but its styling is a big departure. The curved front end, high-mounted horizontal lighting elements, and vertical.

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Nevs Emily GT rescuer buys factory in Italy; first EVs due this year

Autocar

EV Electra has revealed a family of Emily GT variant concepts Radical 621-mile electric saloon, developed by former Saab engineers, moves another step closer to production The Nevs Emily GT, a 621-mile electric saloon developed by former Saab engineers in Sweden, could enter production within the next few years. The project was rescued from a financially enforced 'hibernation' last December by Canadian start-up EV Electra, and its CEO has now claimed to have bought a factory in Italy.

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2025 Ram 1500 RHO, 2025 Defender Octa: Car News Headlines

Motor Authority

The 2024 model year was the last for the supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 known as the Hellcat, at least in the Ram 1500 TRX. Filling the void of the TRX is the new 2025 1500 RHO, which is essentially the TRX with its Hellcat V-8 replaced by Stellantis' Hurricane twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6. Horsepower is down, but so is the price tag. The.

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2025 Defender Octa hardcore off-roader debuts July 3

Motor Authority

JLR is no stranger to SUVs with beefy engines, and its next will be a hardcore Defender that will introduce the new Octa designation. Prototypes have been testing for more than a year and this week JLR confirmed the debut for July 3. The Defender Octa arrives as a 2025 model and getting your hands on one won't be an easy task, at least in the.

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Dacia Duster

Autocar

With a more sophisticated platform, design-savvy look and fresh tech, has this all-new version lost sight of the model’s value appeal? How much car do you really need? It’s a question Dacia has been answering quite expertly for the past decade by nailing the fundamentals and saving on the stuff that’s largely immaterial (soft-touch interior mirror, anyone?).

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A new Mazda 6 starts sales this year in China

Motor Authority

The jury is still out on whether Mazda will ever get around to replacing its 6 midsize sedan, but over in China the automaker has a new offering in the segment. Mazda on Thursday unveiled the rear-wheel-drive EZ-6 at the 2024 Beijing auto show. The stunning sedan is a development of Mazda and its Chinese partner Changan Automobile, and is due to.

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Small SUVs Not the Best on Some Crash Avoidance

AutoDealer Today

Front-to-rear crashes with motorcycles, large trucks show crash-prevention tech less effective in those scenarios.

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One-off Lotus Evija X is second fastest EV around the 'Ring

Motor Authority

Lotus has released a video of its Evija electric hypercar lapping the Nürburgring in a time of only 6:24.047. Lotus set the time during some runs last fall. Incredibly, the automaker said it thinks the car has more to give, especially since the previous attempt was made on a damp surface. The car wasn't stock, though. It was a one-off.

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State of the CARS Rule

AutoDealer Today

Part one of a two-part guidance on how to prepare for the potential of this regulation's enactment.

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Toyota unwraps family-focused bZ3X at Beijing motor show

Autocar

The bZ3X was developed in collaboration with Toyota joint-venture partner GAC New electric SUV, revealed alongside fastback, is being considered for European markets Toyota has unveiled a new electric SUV , dubbed the bZ3X, at the Beijing motor show. A blocky five-seater developed in collaboration with Toyota’s Chinese joint venture partner, GAC, it's said to prioritise interior space and comfort.

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Tesla Cybertruck arrives in Australia

CarExpert

The Tesla Cybertruck is in Australia, but don’t go rushing to your nearest Tesla dealer to pick one up. Earlier today, Tesla’s Australian division uploaded an image of the Cybertruck at Bondi Beach on its Instagram account, with the electric pickup parked next to the recently-revealed Model 3 Performance. The electric vehicle (EV) giant also posted a video of a Cybertruck driving around North Sydney, running special permit number plates as it’s left-hand drive and can’t be registered for road us

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Reborn Smart Fortwo ‘crucial’ to brand’s future

Autocar

Smart owners Geely and Mercedes are looking for other firms to collaborate with Tiny city car remains part of the "ID of the brand" despite shift to crossovers and SUVs Smart has begun design work on a new version of the Fortwo city car – with design chief Gorden Wagener saying it is "crucial" to the brand's image. Wagener confirmed that development of a new Fortwo has begun under the codename Project Two and indicated that the #2 name had been reserved for the production car.

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Buick Electra-L Sedan And Shooting Brake Concepts Look Strikingly Good

Carscoops

Buick revealed two new concept models at the Beijing Auto Show, hinting at future production models for China. The Electra L is a sedan targeting the luxury electric car segment, while the Electra LT is a lifted wagon with a more adventurous character. Both EVs are built on the GM Ultium platform, offering a luxurious interior with unique features and a driving range exceeding 435 miles / 700 km.

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MG 3 review

Autocar

Cheap-as-chips supermini makes way for all-new hybrid aimed at bereft Ford Fiesta fans More than 4000 Brits bought a new MG 3 last year. That’s admirable, considering that this Anglo-Chinese hatchback was launched over a decade ago and, with its somewhat crude dynamics and especially its rough petrol engine, signalled that fact pretty clearly – although MG executives admit that this car, one of the very cheapest on the UK market, was aimed at people who just wanted something new with a warranty

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UPS and FedEx find it harder to replace gas guzzlers than expected

Auto Blog

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green Continue reading UPS and FedEx find it harder to replace gas guzzlers than expected UPS and FedEx find it harder to replace gas guzzlers than expected originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Report: Adrian Newey to leave Red Bull

Autocar

Legendary designer is said to have submitted his notice of resignation from dominant Formula 1 team Red Bull Racing design chief Adrian Newey, whose cars have dominated Formula 1 for decades, is set to leave the team, according to reports. German title Auto Motor und Sport first reported that the 65-year-old has informed Red Bull chiefs of his plan to leave Milton Keynes at the end of the year.

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New Porsche 911 GT3 RS On Temporary Plates Plunges Into Snoqualmie River

Carscoops

A Porsche 911 GT3 RS ended up in the Snoqualmie River in Washington State after crashing off the road. Photos of the recovery effort show that the Porsche suffered significant damage during its aquatic misadventure. Reports indicate that the driver suffered an injury to the head, but made it out of the incident alive. Realizing you’re no longer in control of the car you’re driving is one of the worst feelings imaginable.

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Freeway Speeding Can Endanger Communities

AutoDealer Today

AAA study shows speed limit increases can lead to speeding in nearby neighborhoods.

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Genesis G80 EV Magma Concept Debuts In China Previewing An Electric Performance Sedan

Carscoops

While the V6-powered Genesis G80 Magma concept is still fresh in our minds, the Korean brand presented an electric version of the performance-focused sedan at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. The Genesis G80 EV Magma concept trades the signature orange shade for a China-specific Acme Blue, combined with a new set of aero 21-inch alloy wheels, and a carbon fiber bodykit.

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Inchcape revenues up 5% to £2.3bn in Q1

Motor Trader

Inchcape turned in a 5% increase in turnover to £2.3bn in the first quarter following hard on its decision earlier this month to sell its UK retail business to Group 1 for £346m. It said it would push ahead as a pureplay distribution business with a £100m share buyback on completion of the transaction. Duncan Tait, group chief executive, said: “Our positive start to 2024 reflects the underlying quality of our business and we have confidence in, and we have reiterated, our outlook for the y

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Hyundai Issues Another Ioniq 6 Recall In The U.S.

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This recall impacts two Ioniq 6s with faulty rear Motor-Gear Drive Unit assemblies. Hyundai says an improperly torqued bolt could trigger a sudden loss of power. Impacted models were assembled between August 19, 2023, and August 21, 2023. The unfortunate owners of two Hyundai Ioniq 6s in the U.S. will need to bring their EVs to a local dealer as they were built with differential gear bolts that may have been improperly torqued.

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Lotus Europe boss leaves after a year

Autocar

Johnstone joined Lotus from Volvo Mike Johnstone is understood to have made the decision himself, and is said to be planning to stay in automotive Mike Johnstone, Lotus ’s commercial vice-president and the brand’s most senior executive in Europe, is leaving the company, Autocar understands. Johnstone is officially still the firm's commercial boss, responsible for all products and reporting directly to China-based CEO Qingfeng Feng, and is simply on a leave of absence from the business, but his

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Is Somebody Going To Save This JDM 1991 Honda NSX?

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The Japanese icon has suffered extensive front-end and passenger-side damage. A look at the odometer reveals the NSX has been driven 91,903 miles (~147,900 km) since new. Powering first-gen NSXs like this one is a 3.0-liter naturally-aspirated V6. When it was new, this JDM 1991 Honda NSX would have been an absolute joy to drive but sadly, it has seen better days and is in desperate need of some TLC.

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China-bound Mazda EZ-6 sedan sure looks like the next-gen 6

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Beijing Motor Show , Mazda , Crossover , Electric , Hybrid , Sedan Continue reading China-bound Mazda EZ-6 sedan sure looks like the next-gen 6 China-bound Mazda EZ-6 sedan sure looks like the next-gen 6 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Land Rover Defender OCTA Arriving July 3 As The Ultimate Off-Roader

Carscoops

Powering the new Land Rover Defender will be a BMW-sourced 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 626 hp. Land Rover has also equipped the off-roader with its advanced 6D Dynamics suspension system. Pricing details have not yet been announced. Land Rover will unveil the flagship Defender OCTA to the public on July 3 and has released a series of new teasers of the potent off-roader.

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Ram executive sees potential in electrified performance trucks

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , RAM , Truck , Electric , Future Vehicles , Hybrid , Performance Continue reading Ram executive sees potential in electrified performance trucks Ram executive sees potential in electrified performance trucks originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toyota To Build New Three-Row Electric SUV In Indiana

Carscoops

Toyota has announced plans to build an all-new three-row electric SUV in Indiana. The automaker is investing $1.4 billion into the plant and will add a new battery pack assembly line. Little is known about the model, but the vehicle is separate from the previously announced three-row EV that will go into production in 2025. After a slow start, Toyota is embracing electric vehicles and is preparing to offer an assortment of different models.

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Citygate opens new Kia dealership in Watford

Motor Trader

Citygate Automotive is opening a new Kia dealership in Watford which is in the process of being built. The dealer group currently represents Kia, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial, Cupra, Seat and Skoda. “I am excited to announce that Citygate Automotive is strengthening it’s partnership with the fantastic Kia UK Limited brand, by opening a new retailer in Watford!

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MG’s New Design Boss Created The Bugatti Veyron In A Previous Life

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Józef Kaban announced as new head of MG’s design deprtament Kaban previously worked at BMW and Rolls Royce, and also designed the Bugatti Veyron His last job was at VW looking into future mobility, having been replaced as chief of VW design A car photographer friend who shoots for both magazines and automakers once told me that brands looking to hire him to take snaps of their new city car would look through his portfolio and always stop at the supercar images. “Make it look lik

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2024 Isuzu D-Max price and specs

CarExpert

Isuzu Ute Australia has detailed the price and specifications of its updated D-Max ute for 2024. Pricing is up by $500 and $3000, depending on the variant. The range now opens at $32,700 before on-roads or $32,490 drive-away for the SX Single Cab Chassis 4×2 1.9-litre manual , and extends to $70,500 before on-roads or $67,990 drive-away for the X-Terrain.

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GM Boss Earned $27.8 Million Last Year But Stellantis CEO Led The Way With $39 Million

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General Motors chief executive Mary Barra earned a staggering $27.8 million in 2023 but that was not enough for her to retain the crown as Detroit’s highest-paid automotive executive. Instead, Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares took the top position with $39.491 million. Barra has long been the city’s highest-paid automotive executive but her total compensation fell 4% from $28.97 million in 2022 due to a reduction in her bonus payout.

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BYD Ocean-M EV hot hatch revealed in Beijing

CarExpert

BYD is gunning for the MG 4 XPower with a new hot hatch. The BYD Ocean-M concept, revealed at the Beijing motor show, is roughly the same size as a Volkswagen Golf GTI or Toyota GR Corolla. It’s unclear how much power and torque its electric motor (or motors) will make, but early teasers for the hot hatch claimed it will ride on a new all-electric platform.

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Return Of The Enforcer: NC Highway Patrol Gets 25 Ford Mustang GTs

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Police in the state once used the famous Ford Mustang SSP in its highway patrol fleet. The 2024 Mustang GT’s 5.0-liter Coyote V8 delivers 480 hp and 415 lb-ft. Authorities say the costs of the new muscle cars are comparable to other vehicles in its fleet. Revving up their enforcement game, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol has welcomed the arrival of the first of 25 Ford Mustangs set to hit the roads for duty in the months ahead This is not the first time the state highway patrol in

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