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Hyundai, Kia partner with Samsung on next-gen infotainment

Motor Authority

Hyundai and Kia's next-generation infotainment system due in 2026 New infotainment system will integrate Samsung's SmartThings app New infotainment system will offer some features that relate to aspects of a user's lifestyle and tastes beyond the vehicle Hyundai and Kia on Wednesday announced a partnership with Samsung to develop a next-generation.

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Q3 New-Vehicle Sales Expected Down

AutoDealer Today

Affordability continues to dog delivery momentum. Though the Q4 horizon holds promise, it also presents uncertainty.

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McLaren looks set to reveal its P1 successor on Oct. 6

Motor Authority

A new McLaren hypercar may be just around the corner, and not just any old hypercar, but the successor to the P1. McLaren on Wednesday released a video to social media listing the attributes of its cars whose names end with the number “1,” i.e. the F1 and P1. The video concludes with the date Oct. 6 on display, suggesting that this is.

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Saudi Arabia August 2024: Mazda6 (+156%), Hyundai Accent (+86.3%) highlight positive market

Best Selling Cars Blog

Saudi Arabia is one of the last markets where the Mazda6 is still successful. 67,448 new cars hit Saudi roads in August, a slim 4% year-on-year increase. The year-to-date tally is up 5.8% to 496,468 units. Toyota (+3.3%) trails the market slightly but holds onto an unassailable lead with 30.8% share vs. 28.9% so far this year. Hyundai (+7.9%) almost doubles the market growth at #2 with 15.8%, in line with its YTD level.

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Vigilante 4x4 shoves a Viper V-10 into a 1979 Jeep Cherokee

Motor Authority

Vigilante 4x4 has built a 1979 Jeep Cherokee S restomod powered by a Viper V-10 The engine is a tuned example built by Prefix and displacing 9.0 liters Vigilante 4x4 builds start at $295,000 Vigilante 4x4 is a company that has built up a reputation for building classic Jeeps that retain their original looks but boast modern mechanicals, including.

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Hungary August 2024: Ford (+54.2%), Mercedes (+42%) impress

Best Selling Cars Blog

Mercedes ranks #4 in Hungary in August. New passenger car sales in Hungary drop -9.4% year-on-year in August to 8,111 units. This is to be compared with 15,618 sales in pre-pandemic 2019 and 9,644 during the pandemic in August 2020. The year-to-date tally however remains up at +8.2% to 79,976. In the brands charts, Suzuki (+14.1%) is back above Toyota (-25%) with 13.4% of the market vs. 12.4%.

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2026 Audi RS 5 Sportback spied for the first time

Motor Authority

Redesigned Audi A5 will soon spawn high-performance RS 5 flagship New RS 5 will come with liftback and wagon body styles Power will likely come from plug-in hybrid powertrain built around twin-turbo V-6 Audi has a new A5 on its hands, and once again there will be a high-performance RS 5 flagship, prototypes for which are still out testing. Our.

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Bronco Ultimate Sasquatch Searcher is a one-off vehicle built to find Bigfoot

Motor Authority

Is the Sasquatch, or Bigfoot, as the rumored beast is more commonly known, real? Ford is at least open to the possibility and has built a Bronco that would be ideal for anyone looking to find out. It's a one-off build based on the 2024 Bronco Badlands model equipped with the available Sasquatch off-road package, and it will be given away as part.

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The cars of London, UK

Best Selling Cars Blog

LEVC TX For those of you who haven’t had the chance to visit London, I have prepared this little Photo Album to give you a snapshot of the car landscape in the city. The Kia Niro was #2 in London in both 2021 and 2022 and it definitely shows in the streets. The Tesla Model Y has been dominating the London charts since 2022 and I did indeed spot a lot of them.

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Leapmotor T03 launched as UK’s second-cheapest electric car

Autocar

Leapmotor T03 has 94bhp and a range of 165 miles Stellantis-backed Chinese EV brand majors on value, undercutting rivals in city car and family SUV segments Chinese EV brand Leapmotor has arrived in the UK, claiming its C10 family SUV and T03 city car are the best-value propositions in their respective segments. Priced at £15,995, the T03 is the UK’s second- cheapest electric car , just £1000 above the rival Dacia Spring.

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Toyota Thinks Its Upcoming Turbo Four Could Outshine The Legendary 2JZ

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Toyota is testing a Lexus RC coupe with a 592 hp version of Toyota’s new 2.0-liter inline four and a six-speed manual transmission. Engineers say the secret coupe is a motorsports project, but it hints at the potential of the new engine. An IS sedan is also being tested with a 400 hp version of the engine mated to an eight-speed auto. We know that Toyota is working on a new V8-powered super-coupe for road and race applications, but it seems that’s not the only hot rod the automaker&#

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Florida firm turns Land Rover Defender into 518bhp 6x6

Autocar

World Ender is powered by JLR's supercharged 5.0-litre V8 Conversion costing £280,000 includes special air suspension, grafted-on pick-up bed and ‘cow killer’ bullbars Florida-based tuner Apocalypse has unveiled a dramatic six-wheel conversion of the Land Rover Defender. Aptly named the World Ender, it is effectively a Defender 110 with a pick-up bed grafted onto the boot, adding a second rear axle.

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Kia PV5 EV Spied Looking Fresh In Passenger Van Form

Carscoops

Prototypes of the Kia PV5 have been spotted in LCV and passenger van flavors. The highlight of the fully electric model will be the swappable upper body modules. The midsize van is expected to be unveiled soon, before its market launch in early 2025. [Update 9/25: The story has been updated with new spy photos and information] Earlier this year, Kia showed concepts of its upcoming Purpose-Built Vehicles , including the PV5, which is set to debut in the first quarter of 2025.

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Cyber attack: BMW Z4 vs MG Cyberster

Autocar

Cyberster's scissor doors set it apart from the more traditional Z4 MG is back on the international stage trying to return to its sports car roots – can it upstage one of the best? Resurrecting the MG brand – known and beloved by so many sports car owners throughout the UK and beyond – to its former glories looks like rather a tall order. It might even be an impossible task, in light of the kinds of cars that have become its bread and butter in this electrified era.

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Audi Q6 E-Tron Starts Under $64k, Offers Up To 321 Miles Of Range

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Audi has announced the Q6 e-tron will be priced from $63,800 in the United States. Three different powertrains will be available and the range-topping SQ6 e-tron offers 509 hp for $72,900. Range varies by model, but the rear-wheel drive variant can travel up to 321 miles on a single charge. The Audi Q6 e-tron will arrive at U.S. dealerships before the end of the year and the company has announced pricing will begin at $63,800.

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Citroën Berlingo

Autocar

Citroën's boxy, slightly quirky van-based car offers masses of space and flexibility – but it’s not the bargain it once was Drive for more than half an hour on any UK road and we’ll forgive you for wondering if the Citroën Berlingo accounted for at least 10% of the vehicles plying the roadscape based on how many you’d mentally totted up.While they are popular – and justifiably so – there’s a large degree of amplification going on here, courtesy of parent company Stellantis’s badge-engineering pr

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Mercedes Coupe SUVs Face The Axe, And Honestly, We’re Not Mad

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Mercedes executives are debating whether to cut or merge their GLC and GLE coupe SUVs. The GLC Coupe and GLE Coupe could merge into a single model line, or face the axe. Future electric SUVs by Mercedes are not expected to offer the option of a coupe bodystyle. Over the past few years, Mercedes-Benz has been on a mission to trim the fat from its bloated product lineup, all in the name of cost-cutting.

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Chrysler Voyager Returns With Dated Looks And $40k Price Tag

Carscoops

Chrysler has resurrected the Voyager minivan after discontinuing the nameplate in 2022. While it looks nearly a decade old, it comes nicely equipped with adaptive cruise control and heated front seats. The 2025 Voyager starts at $39,995 and will arrive at dealerships in the fourth quarter of the year. Following the death of the 300, Chrysler’s lineup has been looking rather sad.

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Polestar 2 recalled

CarExpert

Polestar Australia has recalled seven examples of the Polestar 2 , due to a fault which could cause the front passenger seat to move unexpectedly. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the front passenger seat mounting bolts may not have been tightened according to specifications and could become loose or detach,” the carmaker said in its recall notice. “As a result, the seat may move inadvertently. “If the front passenger seat moves inadvertently in the event of an accident or

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VW Taigun SUV Becomes A Pickup, And It’s Just As Awkward As You’d Expect

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Skoda Auto Volkswagen India presented their latest student car project in Pune. The VW Taigun served as a base for a rugged pickup truck with weird proportions. The unique conversion took 9 months and uses parts from the related VW Virtus sedan. The VW Taigun, a subcompact SUV developed and built in India, has undergone a radical transformation into a pickup truck, as part of a student car project.

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2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review

CarExpert

Few cars mean more to Mitsubishi in Australia than the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV (PHEV). It’s the best-selling plug-in hybrid in the country, and the Outlander nameplate is Mitsubishi’s most popular among local buyers. So, it stands to reason the flagship Outlander PHEV GSR should represent all that is good about the Japanese carmaker in 2024.

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Your Favorite Family SUV, The Kodiaq, Now Deflects Bullets And Grenades

Carscoops

Skoda introduced a bulletproof Kodiaq with armor that meets PAS 300 standards. The SUV features bullet-resistant glass, reinforced steel, and emergency strobe lights. Designed with security in mind, it can withstand handguns, grenades, and high explosives. Skoda introduced an armored version of the first-generation Kodiaq, developed by Skoda UK in collaboration with security experts UTAC Special Vehicles, featuring several modifications.

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Tributes flood in for BCA’s Guy Thomas who has died

Motor Trader

BCA has confirmed the sudden passing of Guy Thomas, Group Head of Product at BCA. Thomas joined BCA in 2009 to head up the development and implementation of a number of projects, including the award-winning BCA Dealer Pro vehicle appraisal, valuation and remarketing app. Avril Palmer-Baunack said “Guy was a highly experienced professional, as well as a respected industry voice on market trends and valuation insights.

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Hennessey’s Venom 800 Turns The F-150 Into A 3.4-Second Rocket To 60 MPH

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The Venom 800 caters to enthusiasts who missed out on securing a Ford F-150 Raptor R. The truck accelerates to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds, outpacing its rivals easily. Only 250 units of the Venom 800 will be built, making it an exclusive option. Last year, Hennessey launched its potent Venom 775 version of the F-150 , created to rival the Ram 1500 TRX and Ford’s own F-150 Raptor R.

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Skoda Elroq to be unveiled on 1 October

Autocar

New electric crossover will be first with Modern Solid design language; brings more than 300 miles of range The new Skoda Elroq will be unveiled on 1 October, the brand has announced. It will be the first model to embody the its new Modern Solid design language, with design sketches revealing it bears the 'Tech-Deck' Face and fresh logo (with 'Skoda' lettering replacing the old emblem).

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Missing Airbag Warning Sticker Triggers 2025 Hyundai Tucson Recall

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The sticker warns occupants about the dangers of infants and children sitting in the front passenger seat. A total of 65 Hyundai Tucsons from the 2025 model year are impacted. The updated Tucson was recently announced with a $755 price hike over the 2024 model. The 2025 Hyundai Tucson has only been on the market for a few months, and it’s already been hit with its first recall.

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September October issue of Motor Trader is now online

Motor Trader

The September/October issue of Motor Trader is now online, featuring an exclusive interview with Waylands Automotive CEO John O’Hanlon and his plans to expand the dealer group. There is also a fresh look at Chinese car brands and plans for their UK networks. Going back a year it was positive news all round with yet another Chinese maker coming to the UK.

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Italian Stellantis Workers To Strike On October 18 Over Falling Output

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The car manufacturer has previously said it’s committed to building over 1 million vehicles annually in Italy. Stellantis may end 2024 having built just 500,000 vehicles in the country, 25% fewer than last year. In a statement, the brand said it “is committed to finding “shared solutions to address the challenges regarding the automotive sector.” Metal workers at Stellantis will go on strike on October 18 in protest of falling production across the country.

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Ford boss hints at right-hand drive Bronco, unlocking the door for Australia

CarExpert

In good news for Australian fans of the retro Ford Bronco off-roader, the Blue Oval’s boss has provided the biggest hint yet that it’ll finally be built in right-hand drive. Launched in 2020 following a 25-year break from when the last-generation Bronco was produced, Ford’s rugged SUV has become a popular offering in the US, not only for its Jeep Wrangler -rivalling off-road abilities but also for its throwback design.

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The BMW M5 Just Got A Whole Lot Faster, But Not In The Way You Imagine

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BMW has announced an assortment of fall updates including new powertrains for the 1-Series, 5-Series, and i5. A number of plug-in hybrids, including the M5, have significantly reduced recharging times. The M135 xDrive is getting a new M Technology Package which adds lightweight wheels, beefier brakes, extra bracing, and a revised suspension. Fall has officially arrived and that means it’s time for BMW’s autumn update.

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All the new Nissans coming to Australia

CarExpert

Nissan is introducing four new products to Australia between now and the end of March 2027, with replacements for two of its volume sellers plus a pair of electric vehicles (EVs). That seemingly arbitrary deadline is because this timing is based on Nissan’s Arc mid-term business plan, which outlines various goals it expects to achieve by the end of the 2026 Japanese fiscal year.

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Rivian Gets Into The Used EV Game With Pre-Owned Program

Carscoops

The pre-owned program has been launched in California and Illinois but will expand to other states. All pre-owned Rivian models include a 7-day or 500-mile return policy for anyone not completely satisfied with their purchase. It’s now easier to get behind the wheel of a used Rivian than ever, thanks to the roll-out of an official pre-owned program directly from the carmaker.

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2025 Nissan Ariya electric SUV due in Australia five years after reveal

Drive.com

Nissan’s rival to the Tesla Model Y has been confirmed for an Australian launch in the second half of 2025 after several delays. Nissan’s mid-size electric SUV alternative to the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 will arrive in Australia in 2025, pending any further delays. The 2025 Nissan Ariya is due in local showrooms in the second half of next year with multiple specifications and battery sizes, after it first debuted as a near-production concept in late 2019 and in production form

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Alfa Romeo Giulia And Stelvio Get Gutted Lineup And Huge Price Hikes For 2025

Carscoops

Alfa Romeo is gutting the Giulia and Stelvio lineups and offering both in a single trim for 2025. With the elimination of the Sprint, Ti and Veloce trims, prices have shot up $4,515 for the Giulia and $5,245 for the Stelvio. Both models come nicely equipped, but there isn’t much new besides a paint color and a previously announced special edition.

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2025 Ram 2500, 3500: Heavy-duty pickups wear a polarising face

CarExpert

Ram Trucks has ripped the covers off its updated range of Heavy Duty pickups early, though it’s keeping some details quiet for now. Until now the refreshed 2500 and 3500 had only been glimpsed in camouflage, but Ram has elected to release imagery early given that the unmistakable vehicles will be shedding disguises for open-road testing of the cooling system.

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Ford Explorer And Bronco Sport Need Fixes For Electrical And Software Issues

Carscoops

Separate recalls impacted 76 examples of the Bronco Sport and 61 examples of the Explorer. Ford needs to repair certain Bronco Sports that it incorrectly marked as being repaired as part of a previous recall. Select Ford Explorer models could short circuit and catch fire. Friday the 13th of September was not a good one for Ford as it issued two separate US recalls for two of its popular SUVs that day.

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