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1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet heads to charity auction

Motor Authority

A rare 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet featuring coachwork by Pininfarina is headed for auction next year. The car, which bears chassis number 5093, is undergoing a restoration by classic car expert Scott Bergan, and all proceeds from its sale will be donated to The Basic Fund, a charity that provides school scholarships for students from.

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Thailand September 2024: Toyota at 42.8% share, Neta in Top 10

Best Selling Cars Blog

Local producer Neta is the #10 brand in Thailand in September. 43,568 new light vehicles hit Thai roads in September. Toyota tightens its grip on the market further with 42.8% share vs. 41.7% last month. It is followed by Honda at 13.1% and Isuzu at 12.1%, a bit better than the 11.4% it held in August but still a far cry from the 19.6% of the Full Year 2023.

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Final Porsche 911 Dakar is a Sonderwunsch special

Motor Authority

Porsche 911 Dakar production ends after 2,500-car run Final 911 Dakar features unique three-tone paint finish applied by hand More rugged 911s possible in the future The 2,500-car production run for the 911 Dakar has reached its end, with the final example featuring a bespoke livery cooked up by Sonderwunsch, Porsche's personalization department.

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Chile October 2024: GWM (+120.3%), Peugeot Partner (+154.6%) excel in solid market

Best Selling Cars Blog

GWM Haval Jolion sales are up 82.6% in October. The Chilean new car market confirms it is on the mend with a solid 10.3% year-on-year jump in October to 27,629 units. This is the year’s second highest monthly volume after last August (28,335). The year-to-date tally remains in negative however at -4.5% to 249,302. Toyota (-2.7%) stays on top of the brands charts but disappoints with a fall.

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New Audi A5 launched as proper sedan in China

Motor Authority

Audi A5L launches at 2024 Guangzhou auto show The A5L is a long-wheelbase A5 with a conventional trunk lid A5s bound for the U.S. feature a liftback design The new Audi A5 that goes on sale next spring as the replacement for both the current A5 Sportback and gas-powered A4 is referred to by Audi as a sedan, but that's a misnomer, as the car is.

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Debunking the Tesla Model 3 Performance vs BMW M3

Machines with Souls

Hagerty pits the Tesla Model 3 Performance vs BMW M3 Competition, and the results are skewed electric. Let's examine why that is. The post Debunking the Tesla Model 3 Performance vs BMW M3 appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Italian company to debut quad-turbo V-12 creation in 2025

Motor Authority

A startup company based in Modena, Italy, came out of the woodwork this week with a teaser video promising something new on May 22, 2025. The company is called Giamaro, and its video doesn't show anything car related apart from confirming a quad-turbocharged V-12. It also states that a “formidable power is coming,” likely referring to.

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BYD's Yangwang U9 electric supercar laps 'Ring in 7:17

Motor Authority

Chinese automakers are quickly growing into a formidable force when it comes to setting blistering Nürburgring lap times. Hot on the heels of Xiaomi setting a record time of 6:46.874 for a four-door car at the German racetrack with its stripped-out SU7 Ultra sedan prototype in October, the Yangwang U9 electric supercar from BYD has just set a.

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2026 Lexus ES Breaks Cover With Sharper Styling And A Nicer Interior

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The updated Lexus ES debuted at the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show in China. Visual updates are limited to the redesigned LEDs and a new spindle grille. Inside there is an RX-sourced 14-inch infotainment display. Lexus introduced another facelift for the ES midsize sedan in China, which could hint at the 2026MY updates for the US model. The luxurious sibling of the Toyota Camry benefits from mild visual updates and an a larger infotainment, although there are no changes under the skin.

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Past masters: the best used British bargains on the market today

Autocar

Bag yourself a slice of greatness for less. John Evans explains how From luxury saloons, to blue-blooded V8 sports cars, the British car industry has been the birthplace of some of the finest cars ever made. And the good news keeps on coming because you can now bag a slice of British greatness for as little as £500. Here, then, are the best British bargains you can buy today.

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Xiaomi SU7 Owners Find It’s Not Meant For Track Use After Two Brake Failures Lead To Crashes

Carscoops

Xiaomi’s SU7 Max electric car has a braking problem on race tracks. Video evidence shows two examples of the brakes failing before a big crash. It turns out that the SU7 Max has smaller brake pads than those found on a Honda CR-V. The Xiaomi SU7 Max is a proper EV sports sedan on paper. It makes 663 hp (673 PS / 495 kW). It can allegedly go from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in just 2.8 seconds and drive up to 497 miles on a single charge.

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Benefit-in-kind reporting for company cars to be phased out

Autocar

Starting with the 2026/27 tax year, employers must collect any tax at the same frequency as employees are paid HM Revenue and Customs is phasing out annual benefit-in-kind reporting for company cars. The reforms come into effect from 6 April 2026 and, with draft legislation not due until 2025, many fleets are facing short deadlines to comply with those changes.

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EV Sales Down 25% In Australia As Buyers Choose Hybrids

Carscoops

Australian car buyers are increasingly turning their back on EVs, new data from the Australian Automobile Association reveals. Sales of electric vehicles fell 25 percent from Q2 to Q3, but sales of hybrids grew 3.3 percent and PHEVs by a massive 56 percent. The end of rebates for EV buyers is being blamed for the slump, while hybrids still receive financial aid.

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Car of the Year 2025 shortlist announced

Autocar

Sixty jurors from 23 countries had selected seven cars each to form a longlist of 42 eligible vehicles The Car of the Year shortlist for 2025 is dominated by small electric cars. Among the seven shortlisted models are the Alfa Romeo Junior , Citroën ë-C3 , Hyundai Inster and Renault 5. The shortlist is completed by the Cupra Terramar , Dacia Duster and Kia EV3.

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Nissan N7 Is An Electric Sedan With Me Too Looks

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Dongfeng Nissan has used the Guangzhou Auto Show to introduce the new N7. The model will be launched in China next year and ride on a new modular architecture. It will feature a semi-autonomous driving system and AI zero-pressure cloud cushion seats. Nissan is an electric vehicle pioneer, but you’d be hard pressed to tell by their American lineup which consists of the Ariya as well as the aging Leaf.

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2025 Geely EX5 review

CarExpert

You might not realise it, but there are plenty of Geely products already on the road in Australia… but none of them until this one will have worn the actual Geely brand name on them. That’s because this Chinese auto giant also owns carmakers like Volvo, Polestar, smart, Zeekr and Lotus – all brands with a presence in Australia. However, this brand is supposed to represent the mainstream market option – and the EX5 mid-sized electric SUV will be the first offering from Geely brand in Australia wh

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Cadillac XT6 Gets A Tech-Focused Update To Freshen Things Up

Carscoops

Cadillac has introduced an updated XT6 in China, which has a new digital instrument cluster and a larger infotainment system. The crossover is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 233 hp. Deliveries are slated to begin later this month, but it remains unclear if the updates will carryover to the US-spec model. Cadillac is gearing up to launch the 2026 Vistiq, but they haven’t forgotten about the XT6.

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GM Lays Off Nearly 1,000 Workers Amid EV Transition

Automotive Addicts

General Motors, one of the pillars of the U.S. auto industry, is laying off nearly 1,000 workers, with the majority of cuts happening in the United States. The decision, confirmed by GM, is part of a larger strategy to adapt to a rapidly evolving automotive landscape. In a statement, the Detroit-based automaker explained its rationale: “In order to win in this competitive market, we need to optimize for speed and excellence.

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Ferrari Rumored To Be Working On An F40 Revival As The New Icona Model

Carscoops

Rumors suggest that Ferrari might be about to revive the F40. If true, it would be built in limited numbers as part of its Icona line. Lamborghini has done the same with the Sián-based Countach in 2021. It sounds a bit nuts but Ferrari may be about to do a Lamborghini and resurrect what is possibly its most iconic model ever: the F40. If these rumors are true, we’re about to see what an F40 would look like if Ferrari built one in 2024 or 2025.

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2025 Hyundai i30 buyer’s guide: The best picks for practicality, efficiency and performance

CarExpert

Would you believe me us if we told you that Hyundai Australia has sold more than 20,000 examples of the i30 every year since 2009? Well you should, because it has. i30 Hatch i30 Sedan The i30 has been a consistent winner for the South Korean manufacturer in the small car segment, even managing to topple the venerable Toyota Corolla for total sales last year (something it did before if you included the Elantra before it was renamed as the i30 Sedan).

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2026 BMW iX3 Neue Klasse Revealed In Patent Leaks

Carscoops

Patent drawings reveal the design of the next-generation BMW iX3 electric SUV. Previewed by the Vision Neue Klasse X Concept, it’s set to go on sale in 2025. The BMW iX3 will share its Neue Klasse platform with the forthcoming i3 sedan. The upcoming launch of the new iX3 represents a pivotal moment for BMW. Not only will this all-electric SUV distinguish itself from the internal combustion engine X3, but it will also serve as the first production model to utilize the much-anticipated Neue

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Could EV Tax Credits Be at Risk Under Musk’s Vision for Regulation Reform?

Automotive Addicts

Elon Musk’s potential role in reshaping U.S. federal regulations could have a significant impact on the automotive industry—especially for electric vehicles (EVs). With Musk at the helm of a proposed “Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),” concerns are mounting about how federal agencies, including those governing automotive safety and tax incentives, might fare under his guidance.

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Kum & Go Pulls Out, Maverik Slides In

Carscoops

The fuel station’s new national owner is going to rebrand every Kum & Go. The new name will be Maverik. The original owners adopted the name in 1975. Few gas stations in America garner the type of attention that Kum & Go, due to the (nasty) innuendos that its name invokes. That name dates all the way back in 1975 but soon, it’ll be gone from gas stations across the country.

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EV brand Zeekr takes control of hybrid-heavy Lynk & Co

CarExpert

Chinese car giant Geely has acquired an even larger controlling stake in its electric vehicle (EV) subsidiary Zeekr – which in turn now owns a majority share of hybrid specialist Lynk & Co. The overall Geely corporation currently has almost a dozen automotive brands under its ownership, including its namesake Geely Auto brand, plus Zeekr, Lynk & Co, Radar, Proton, Volvo, Polestar, Lotus and Smart, to name a few.

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New Audi A5L Stretched Into A Legit Sedan

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Audi’s new A5L sedan is replacing the A4L in China. The A5L features a stretched wheelbase, a longer rear overhang, and illuminated emblems. The Chinese-spec sedan is fitted with a mild-hybrid turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The domestic launch of Audi’s new AUDI sub-brand (all caps) might be hogging the spotlight at the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show, but the marque hasn’t forgotten about its bread-and-butter lineup.

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2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review: Living Up To Its Name

Torque Report

The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee continues to be one of the most iconic midsize SUVs on the market, combining luxury, off-road prowess, and everyday practicality in a way that few competitors can match. With its combination of updated technology, refined styling, and powerful engine options, the Grand Cherokee remains a go-to choice for those looking for an all-terrain vehicle that is equally at home in the city or on rugged trails.

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Arkansas State Police Smoked By Honda Odyssey Minivan

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Arkansas police lost a suspect who sped away in a Honda Odyssey minivan. The suspect ended up caught the very next day. Now, he’s facing several charges including felony fleeing. The Arkansas State Police have a propensity for catching suspects who flee. In fact, they seem to have no issue racing down the highway around traffic to do so. That’s why this video of a Honda Odyssey escaping is so surprising.

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GM Issued a Huge Recall for Its Diesel Trucks and SUVs

Motor 1

Nearly 500,000 full-size body-on-frame rigs like the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Yukon could lock up their rear wheels.

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SoFlo Customs Launches Two Custom Trucks Based On The Jeep Wrangler, Ford Bronco

Carscoops

SoFlo Customs just launched two new models. One is a four-door Ford Bronco with a small truck bed. The other is a two-door pickup Jeep Wrangler with a V8. Off-roaders love customizing their vehicles and a small company in South Florida knows that. In fact, it’s taking special note of things that the current automotive market doesn’t offer.

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Fuel giant launches electric vehicle home charger

Drive.com

For a limited time only, retailer Ampol is offering a sizeable discount for its new home charging unit. Fuel giant Ampol has unveiled its own electric vehicle (EV) home charger, with a limited-time discount on offer as the company transitions its business away from a purely forecourt-based model. AmpCharge home EV chargers are now available nationally, with $200 taken off the asking price of $1499 from 1 November until 30 November 2024, plus another $50 Ampol Cash voucher.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia And Stelvio Edizione Carbonio Try To Impress With Carbon Bits

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Alfa Romeo has launched the Giulia and Stelvio Edizione Carbonio in Australia. The special editions feature carbon fiber accents and generous equipment. The company will only offer 33 units of the Giulia and 17 units of the Stelvio. The Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio are getting close to retirement but before they do, Australian buyers have access to another special edition, offered in very limited numbers.

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Man set to conquer Mount Wellington hillclimb in Tasmania with… a piano

Drive.com

Of all the road-going vehicles we’ve come across, a 255kg, 88-key piano with lights and rubber tyres is possibly the most musical. This weekend, a Tasmanian man will attempt to push a 255kg piano for 21km to ascend the summit road of Mount Wellington in Tasmania to raise money for charity. Musician Kelvin Smith, who under his “A Piano of Tasmania” moniker has earned some notoriety for conducting piano performances in wild and remote locations around the Apple Isle, is seeking to ‘drive’ his pian

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Your C8 Corvette’s Performance Data Recorder May Need A Hard Reset To Sort Itself

Carscoops

GM has issued a technical service bulletin to rectify an issue with the PDR. On affected models, the screen can go blank or the application may not work. Dealerships can perform the fix free of charge. GM has instructed owners of 2024 and 2025 Chevrolet Corvette models to reset their 12-volt batteries to resolve a problem with the Performance Data Recorder (PDR).

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Mazda SUVs now available with optional bulletproofing

Drive.com

Mazda cars have always offered a high level of safety equipment, but never like this. Need to travel around in safety, but don’t want to draw unnecessary attention to yourself? Mazda in Colombia may have just the solution. Colombian buyers wanting a CX-30 , CX-5 , or CX-50 can now order their preferred SUV with optional bulletproofing, thanks to a new service offered by Mazda.

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VW Offers Electric Tractors With Swappable Batteries As Rentals In Africa

Carscoops

VW Group announced the start of the GenFarm Project in Rwanda, Africa. The company will be renting e-tractors and e-scooters to locals. The vehicles will be charged using renewable energy from solar panels. VW might be going through hard times lately , but that hasn’t slowed down some interesting projects. A good example is the GenFarm Project in Africa, featuring VW-branded e-tractors and e-scooters offered as rentals.

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2024 BMW iX1 eDrive 20 review

Drive.com

While it might be BMW’s most affordable electric car, the iX1 eDrive 20 is anything but cheap. For buyers seeking more choice in the EV market, is it worth considering? Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety Next steps 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive 20 What happens when you blend the BMW X1 with electric power?

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Multi-Million Supercar Pile Up Includes Ferrari LaFerrari, 812 Superfast, And McLaren Elva

Carscoops

A group of supercars crashed while descending a twisty mountain road. The four vehicles involved are collectively worth several million dollars. The cause of the super-expensive accident remains unclear, Details and facts are thin on this one, but let’s hope none of us are having as catastrophic a day as these drivers. Between the four of them, they’ve managed to crash cars collectively worth several million dollars.