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2024 Dodge Durango SRT 392 AlcHemi is first of final V-8 SUVs

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The Dodge Durango is getting its own series of “Last Call” special editions similar to the Charger and Challenger muscle cars, in this case to mark the end of the availability of a V-8 in the SUV. The Last Call Durangos will be rolled out until the end of 2024, spanning both the 2024 and 2025 model years, and the first was revealed on.

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Japan Full Year 2023: Honda N-BOX and Toyota Yaris on top again, Toyota places 8 models in Top 9

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Toyota Sienta sales are up 92% in 2023. Discover close to 55 years of Japanese Historical Data here. Japanese new vehicle sales are up a solid 13.8% year-on-year in 2023 to 4,779,086 units. Toyota (+26.5%) almost doubles the market growth rate to reach 33% share vs. 29.7% a year ago. In fact the Top 8 brands are unchanged on 2022. Suzuki (+7.9%), Daihatsu (+3.3%) Honda (+4.6%), Nissan (+6.9%), Mazda (+10.3%) and Subaru (+5.1%) all trail the market whereas Mitsubishi (+14.5%) is slightly above.

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Guenther Steiner leaves Haas F1 team with immediate effect

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U.S. Formula 1 team Haas has replaced its team principal just six weeks before the start of the new season. Haas announced on Wednesday that Guenther Steiner has left his role of team principal, effective immediately. His replacement has been named as Ayao Komatsu, formerly the team's director of engineering. Steiner has led Haas since the team's.

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South Korea Full Year 2023: Hyundai Grandeur reclaims lead

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The Hyundai Grandeur is the best-selling vehicle in South Korea for the 5th time. Discover over 30 years of South Korean Historical Data here. The South Korean new car market edges up 4.1% year-on-year in 2023 to 1,739,578 sales. Hyundai (+14.7%) beats its home market to reach 36.5% share vs. 33.1% a year ago. After being threatened by Kia (+4.6%) in 2022, it now has a 70,000 unit advantage and ranked #1 every month except July.

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Honda Saloon concept, VinFast VF Wild concept: Car News Headlines

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Honda used this week's 2024 CES in Las Vegas to launch the 0 (zero) series of electric vehicles. The automaker marked the launch with the reveal of a pair of concepts, one of which, dubbed the Saloon, is due to spawn a production version that will be on sale by 2026, including in the U.S. VinFast used CES to present the VF Wild electric truck.

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Russia Full Year 2023: Chinese brands at 47% share

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Omoda breaks into the Top 10 brands for its first full year in market. Discover over 50 years of Russian Historical Data here. According to data by PPK JSC, the Russian new passenger car market is up 69% year-on-year in 2023 to 1,058,708 sales but remains 36% below the 1,666,780 units of 2021. Local behemoth Lada (+88.9%) improves its market share from 27.9% to 30.6% at almost 325,000 units. 2023 is the year Chinese carmakers took control of Russian sales, with their market share estimated to be

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Sony and Honda-backed Afeela shows updated version of debut sedan

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Sony and Honda surprised audiences at last year's CES by announcing the jointly established electric vehicle brand Afeela, and presenting a prototype for the brand's first model, a somewhat innocuous midsize sedan. At this week's 2024 CES in Las Vegas, Afeela presented an updated version of the sedan prototype, one that is more representative of.

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VinFast VF 3 electric mini crossover may come to US

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The minicar segment is notoriously tough to crack in the U.S. Smart tried for years but ultimately gave up, while Fiat is about to make a second attempt with a redesigned 500e arriving later this year. Vietnamese electric vehicle startup VinFast appears to be planning its own attempt, as the company used this week's 2024 CES to present the VF 3.

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BMW Munich plant to cease ICE car production in 2027

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BMW's Munich plant opened in 1922 and switched to road car production 30 years later Neue Klasse EVs will be made at the site from 2026, closing the curtain on 75 years of combustion engine output The BMW plant in Munich will produce only electric cars from 2027, following a €650 million (£560m) investment to expand and upgrade the 102-year-old site.

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VinFast debuts Wild electric truck concept at 2024 CES

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Vietnamese electric vehicle startup VinFast provided a hint at the next evolution of its lineup during the 2024 CES and confirmed some new models for the U.S. market. VinFast only delivered its first vehicle in the U.S. a year ago, but it already has four models on sale, all crossovers, and more in the pipeline. One potential avenue for the.

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Volkswagen ID 3 hot hatch due as electric Golf GTI alternative

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Tuned-up ID 3 is set to be Volkswagen's first rear-driven hot hatch Quicker ID 3 'GTX' set to feature 282bhp motor at the rear, plus bespoke styling and a sporting chassis Volkswagen is preparing to launch a 282bhp hot version of the ID 3 that will serve as an electric equivalent to the Golf GTI. The electric hot hatchback builds on plans first aired by Volkswagen with the unveiling of the smaller ID GTI concept at the Munich motor show in September last year, with unique exterior styling touche

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Mullen Five RS electric crossover debuts with over 1,000 hp

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There's a new U.S. electric vehicle startup that promises to deliver vehicles with the performance to rival Tesla's Plaid versions of the Model S and Model X, as well as Rimac's Nevera hypercar. The startup is Mullen, and the Southern California company used this week's 2024 CES in Las Vegas to present the first of these, the Five RS. As the name.

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BYD reveals new 1000bhp-plus BMW i5 M60 rival

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The new four-door Yangwang is based on BYD’s e4 platform Third model from BYD's new upmarket brand will go on sale in China this year; could be EV or range-extender BYD ’s new upmarket Yangwang brand has revealed its third production car: a 1000bhp-plus luxury saloon aimed at performance variants of the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE. Set to go on sale in China during the second half of 2024, the new four-door is based on BYD’s e4 platform – the same structure that underpins the Yangwang U8 SUV a

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US-owned electric car charging network pulls the plug on Australia

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More than three years after ChargePoint stopped maintaining its electric-car chargers in Australia, the US firm has confirmed its departure from the market. US electric-car charging firm ChargePoint will cease Australian operations next month, turning off its chargers across almost 50 stations locally. In an email to the company’s members, ChargePoint told its customers it will “no longer maintain a presence in Australia” from 1 February 2024, shutting down its application and network of 46 char

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Jeep Avenger 2024 long-term test

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Can Jeep’s Euro-centric small SUV contender live up to the early hype? Let’s find out. Why we’re running it: To see if this new Avenger is finally the Jeep to crack Europe Month 1 - Specs Life with a Jeep Avenger: Month 1 Welcoming the Avenger to the fleet - xxx xxx 2024 I have worried that what has so far been a fairytale beginning for the new Jeep Avenger will come to an end at some point - and that some fingers will be pointed in my direction for being complicit.

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The Hyundai NPX1 Will Be A Race-Ready Ioniq 5 N

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It has a beefy aero kit.

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Vauxhall Corsa hybrid to launch from £22,890

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The new hybrid Corsa costs £3265 more than its petrol sibling First hybrid option for popular supermini boasts 20% reduction in fuel consumption over standard car Vauxhall will launch the Corsa Hybrid from £22,890 in the UK, with its new powertrain touting a 20% reduction in fuel consumption over the standard petrol car. In basic trim, the new hybrid supermini costs £3265 more than its petrol sibling, rising to £25,270 in mid-range GS trim, while top-spec Ultimate adds a £4370 premium.

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ASE Winter Testing Registration Now Available

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Test-takers can choose from several options to complete examinations.

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Honda Says Saloon EV Concept Is 90% Production-Ready For 2026

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Like most concept cars, the Saloon EV presented by Honda at CES includes features that won’t make it into production. For instance, Honda acknowledges that the gullwing doors and the funky interior aren’t really practical for production vehicles. However, Honda is committed to making the production version of the vehicle closely resemble the vision showcased by the Saloon concept when it goes on sale in 2026.

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AI-Powered Inventory Management System Predian Launched

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New company says it's revolutionizing that essential job for dealers.

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GWM Ora becomes Australia’s cheapest new electric car with limited-time discount

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A third Chinese car giant has joined the battle to sell Australia’s most affordable new electric vehicle – but only for a limited time. Sharp discounts for the New Year have seen the title of Australia’s cheapest new electric car change hands for the third time in six months. The GWM Ora Standard Range electric hatchback from China is now priced from $36,638 to $39,003 drive-away – cheaper than the previous most affordable electric car, the BYD Dolphin Dynamic, which is priced from $

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EVs Hit Records, But Sales Growth Slows

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Cox Automotive nevertheless sees growth continuing for the long haul.

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This Hyundai Ioniq 5 Will Literally Come At You Sideways

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We got an up-close look at the Mobion concept with its bonkers four-wheel steering setup.

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Tesla Tinkers Its Meters

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EV maker adjusts models’ range estimates after DOJ probe, Reuters exposė.

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Volkswagen Up to return in 2027 as low cost EV

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The new EV will serve as a spiritual successor to the e-Up city car Inbound tech developments will allow new entry-level electric VW to enter low-cost segment Volkswagen's upcoming entry-level electric city car, known as the ID 1, will channel the spirit of the Volkswagen Up and could even take its name when it arrives in 2026. The affordable EV is due to follow the €25,000 ID 2 onto the market in the second half of the decade, rivalling the likes of the upcoming Renault Twingo and the new Citro

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The New Tesla Model 3 Is Now Available In The US

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Plus, Hyundai is making a new hydrogen Nexo for 2025.

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Autocar magazine 10 January: on sale now

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This week in Autocar. A shock new Volvo flagship, mega GT showdown, and Richard Hammond on saving classic cars This week in Autocar, we've got the lowdown on a shock new flagship from Volvo, play host to a mega GT showdown between Aston Martin and Ferrari, and ask Richard Hammond how classic cars can be saved. News Toyota is preparing to expand and electrify the Land Cruiser line-up to establish the name as a brand in its own right - we've got the lowdown on each model the brand will introduce.

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China Overtakes Japan As World’s Largest Car Exporter

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China looks to have taken Japan’s crown as the world’s largest auto exporter in 2023 thanks not only to the burgeoning demand for its EVs but also for locally-made combustion-powered models. Data from the China Passenger Car Association states that the country is estimated to have exported 5.26 million vehicles last year, including not just passenger cars but also larger trucks and buses.

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China overtakes Japan as world’s largest vehicle exporter – report

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Booming sales globally of vehicles made in China has resulted in Japan being toppled as the world’s largest auto exporter. Global automotive powerhouse Japan is no longer the world’s largest exporter of vehicles, as China has claimed victory for the first time, according to overseas reports. After taking the top spot in the opening three months of last year , the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) estimates approximately 3.83 million light vehicles – passenger cars, SUVs, utes, vans and ligh

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Watch An Abandoned Puerto Rican Ferrari Testarossa Getting Restored At Home

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If you’ve ever been lucky enough to see an old car that’s been subject to a world-class, concours winning restoration , you’ll know that in many cases the cars come out of the shop in better shape than they were in when they came out of the factory. Pro restorers can bring anything back from the dead if you’ve got enough money, but the resuscitation jobs we really like are the ones carried out by enthusiastic amateurs.

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Mullen Five RS revealed at CES 2024 with claimed 1,000 horsepower

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Filed under: Green , CES , Crossover , SUV , Electric , Performance Continue reading Mullen Five RS revealed at CES 2024 with claimed 1,000 horsepower Mullen Five RS revealed at CES 2024 with claimed 1,000 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2025 VW Transporter T7 Spied In EV Form With A Double-Cab Flatbed Body

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VW is almost ready to unveil the new generation of the Transporter which will share its underpinnings with the Ford Transit Custom. Following the official teasers by VW, our spy photographers caught a couple of fully electric camouflaged prototypes of the Transporter in panel van and double-cab pickup forms. This is the first time we come across a T7 prototype with a dropside bed, adding the extra practicality of an open loading area to the midsize LCV.

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The VW Group Sold 9.24 Million Cars In 2023. Can Toyota Beat It?

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Deliveries surged by 12 percent compared to 2022.

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Togg T10F Electric Sedan Unveiled At CES With Up To 429 HP

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Las Vegas is thousands of miles away from Turkey, but that didn’t stop Togg from introducing the new T10F at CES. However, this shouldn’t be surprising as the company said the model is “not just a car,” but rather a “connected smart device.” Marketing hyperbole aside, the T10F is an electric fastback sedan that follows in the footsteps of the T10X crossover.

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Help Us Identify This New Nismo Model Nissan Is Teasing

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Is it the Ariya Nismo?

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2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA Prototype Gives Up Interior Secrets

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Between these pictures of the 2025 Mercedes CLA arriving in our inbox and the last set finding our way to us in August, Mercedes revealed the CLA Concept, which gave us a solid idea of what to expect when the prototypes peel off their camouflage wrappers later this year. Even with the disguise firmly still attached, the CLA is a sleek-looking thing, handsome enough to give Tesla’s recently facelifted Model 3 sedan a real headache.

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Act Fast To Own Jerry Seinfeld's 1996 Porsche 911 Targa

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There are just 26,228 miles on the car. Seinfeld ordered it with lots of options.

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