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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Past II Future is a heritage-inspired limited edition

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz partnered with fashion designer Nigo on a limited-edition G-Class celebrating the iconic SUV's 45th anniversary. Limited to just 20 units worldwide, the G-Class Past II Future features green and gray two-tone exterior paintwork, with blacked-out exterior trim and wheels. Inside, the limited edition has checkered upholstery.

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German Automakers Are Scrambling To Stay Afloat In China

Carscoops

German automakers are experiencing a sharp decline in China after years of dominance, with market share shrinking fast. In Q3, VW, Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes saw significant sales drops in China, losing ground to local competitors. Chinese buyers are increasingly turning their back on famous Western brands’ EVs in favor of rapidly improving domestic alternatives.

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Nissan Project Trailgater takes tailgating off road

Motor Authority

Tailgating normally takes place in paved stadium parking lots, but Nissan's latest one-off build takes it far away from crowds and post-game traffic. Project Trailgater is a 2025 Nissan Frontier that combines expected tailgating touches with off-road capability that lets its driver throw a tailgate party in the woods. The build process will be.

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2028 Holden Torana A9X: What If It GM Made A BMW M2 Slayer?

Carscoops

The Torana A9X stands shoulder to shoulder with Ford’s XY Falcon GTHO Phase III as one of Australia’s most iconic touring cars. Our render envisions a reborn Holden Torana positioned as a rival to BMW M and Ford Mustang coupes. This modern take combines rear-wheel drive performance with a blend of classic and modern design. While most car enthusiasts outside of Australia are familiar with names like the Holden Monaro and Commodore, and Ford’s Falcon, the Holden Torana remains a

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Answered: the electric car questions you've been afraid to ask

Autocar

Tesla has its own 'Supercharger' network – it's a big plus for owning one What's in an EV motor? How does regen work? Who is Chad Emo? We've got the answers you seek Electric cars have been around since the 1830s. Sure, they might have disappeared for a bit, but they came back with avengence in the 2010s. A decade ago they were pretty much the reserve of the well-heeled environmentalist, but the electric car’s viability has skyrocketed because of huge gains in electric range, and serious cuts to

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EV Discounts Drive U.S. Record Sales Boom In Q3, But Can It Last?

Carscoops

EV sales surged 11% year-over-year in Q3, with 346,309 units sold, representing 8.9% of the total U.S. market. Kelley Blue Book data reveals EV incentives hit an average of 12% in Q3, driving sales growth across the segment. Tesla retained its top spot with over 86,000 Model Y sales, followed by GM’s nearly 60% EV sales growth in Q3. Sales of electric vehicles in the U.S. have made a powerful comeback in the third quarter, surging 11% year over year and reaching an all-time high of 8.9% of

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2025 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series price and specs

CarExpert

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series will continue to be offered in a wide range of variants for 2025. Toyota Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications will be unchanged for its flagship SUV as it enters the new year. The range opens at $96,991 before on-road costs for the base GX with its vinyl floors and cloth seats, and tops out at $145,791 before on-roads for the plush, leather-lined Sahara ZX.

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‘A sign of respect’: Bring back this wholesome act of car fellowship

Drive.com

If you’ve bought yourself a new car, you might have to become entrenched in the fellowship culture so you don’t get confused and embarrassed. We list off the most wholesome car trends ever. If you own an enthusiast or less common car, you might’ve seen someone give you a little wave or flash of the headlights when driving in your direction.

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Lamborghini Accuses Dealer Of Making Millions By Selling To Flippers

Carscoops

Lamborghini is suing one of its dealers for allegedly taking millions in bonuses that the automaker says it didn’t earn. An audit of the dealer allegedly revealed a “shadow program” designed to sell cars to flippers instead of genuine customers. A judge has now cleared the lawsuit to proceed to trial, moving Lamborghini’s case against the dealer forward.

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The end of FBT exemptions for PHEVs in Australia is coming too soon

CarExpert

In April 2025, Australian motorists will lose the ability to save substantial sums of money when leasing a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). This is because the EV Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for novated leased vehicles is ending for PHEVs. This isn’t a good outcome for anyone who wants to save money leasing a new PHEV and save money on fuel compared to a plain petrol or diesel passenger car, SUV or ute.

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Classic Review: 1976 Toyota Celica Restomod Will Make You Fall In Love With JDM Again

Carscoops

It was one of those perfectly sun-drenched Saturday mornings when everything feels just a bit brighter, sharper. And there it was, glinting outside a coffee shop in my hometown of Kalamata, Greece—a pristine first-gen Toyota Celica Liftback, parked like it owned the place. Heads turned as people walked by, but I wasn’t just going to be another gawker.

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2025 BYD Shark 6 ute is the Chinese brand’s most Australian model yet – executive

Drive.com

Extensive testing, tuning and development of the Shark 6 ute was conducted by BYD on Australian soil, making it uniquely suited to local conditions, according to the company. The 2025 BYD Shark 6 ute – the brand’s first pick-up and the first plug-in hybrid option in its class – has been influenced by Australian roads and consumer behaviour. That is according to David Smitherman, CEO of BYD ’s Australian importer EVDirect, who revealed the extent of the local market’s involvement in the Shark 6 ’

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BMW M4 Driver Outruns Cops At 134 MPH, Then Talks His Way Into An Arrest

Carscoops

An Arkansas law enforcement officer gave chase after a car came blazing past him at 134 mph. While he lost sight of the vehicle for several minutes, he then happened upon a parked BMW M4. During questioning, the BMW driver incriminated himself by admitting to speeding earlier. Honesty isn’t always easy to come by these days. Still, sometimes it’s found in the strangest places.

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The hottest hatch ever? A supercar badged Daihatsu

Drive.com

If you’ve got Italian sports car tastes on a toast-for-dinner budget, check this out. We have uncovered the cheapest De Tomaso, or the hottest hatch, ever. The name De Tomaso is synonymous with some gorgeous Italian sports cars and beautiful designs from legendary designers Marcello Gandini and Giorgetto Giugiaro. RELATED: The Italian design studio that gave us the Lamborghini Miura also once designed a Holden Who could ever forget the sharp and voluptuous angles of the Pantera or the timeless l

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This Toyota Celica-MR2 Mashup Is A Mind-Bending Oddball You Can’t Unsee

Carscoops

A UK enthusiast has created a one-of-a-kind Toyota MR2 roadster with a front-end from a Celica. Though both sports cars are from the same era, they have wildly different characters and layouts. While the build has fitment issues, the owner remains optimistic about refining the final product. Update 10/19: The vehicle’s owner reached out to Carscoops, revealing more details about his ongoing build.

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Own an old Holden? Mitsubishi is still offering $1000 to trade it in

Drive.com

Mitsubishi has extended its cash conquest to get old Holdens off the road – and more people in its own new models – until next year. More than 400 Holden vehicles have been traded in for a new Mitsubishi as part of a sales scheme introduced last year. From June 2023, Mitsubishi Australia has been offering a $1000 gift card to Holden owners – available after the purchase, not on the spot in the dealership – who trade-in their old car for a new vehicle from the Japanese brand.

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BMW’s Next ICE M3 Is A Mild Hybrid, Not A PHEV Like The Heavyweight M5

Carscoops

The next BMW M3, expected to debut around 2028, will feature a mild-hybrid system instead of a plug-in hybrid like the M5. Powered by a 48-volt mild-hybrid inline-six engine, the next combustion M3 will be offered alongside an electric version. M expects at least 80 percent of its deliveries to be EVs by 2030, with only a fraction featuring plug-in power.

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Want to stage your own Royal visit? Classic Land Rover fit for a King or Queen offered for sale

Drive.com

A genuine ‘Royal Review’ Land Rover Series III, built for Queen Elizabeth II, could be yours. King Charles and Queen Camilla have touched down in Australia, but the 2024 Royal Visit feels a shade underdone in terms of parade transport. What would bring the crowds? How about a genuine 1978 Land Rover Series III ‘Royal Review’ parade vehicle? The car, now part of a private collection, is being offered for sale by RM Sotheby’s at the London 2024 event in November.

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Even BMW's Gas Cars Will Look Like EVs

Motor 1

The 'Neue Klasse' design language isn't just for electrification.

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Guide How to Finance a Used Car

Car Examer

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you understand your options how to finance a used car and get the car you want without the stress. Buying a used car is a smart way to get on the road without spending a fortune, but how do you go about financing it? Luckily, there are several ways to finance a used car, and finding the best option for your budget and situation can make the process smoother.

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McLaren P1 Engine For Sale, Hypercar Not Included

Motor 1

It’s the larger twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 from the ultra-rare P1 LM.

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Ferrari F80: Everything We Know About the Next Hypercar

Car Examer

Here’s what we know so far about this highly anticipated Ferrari F80 hypercar. Ferrari has always been at the forefront of high-performance cars, and their latest project, the Ferrari F80 , is creating a lot of buzz. While details are still under wraps, the F80 is expected to be Ferrari’s next flagship hypercar, following in the footsteps of the LaFerrari.

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True Joy Is Four-Wheel Drifting a GR Yaris Around a Race Track

Motor 1

Why worry about lap times when getting sideways is an option?

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Which PHEV under the FBT threshold should you buy?

CarExpert

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales are booming in Australia, albeit from a lower base than hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs). There’s also currently an incentive for buying a PHEV in Australia, though it depends on how you purchase it. For now, if you’re buying a PHEV or EV under the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold ($91,387) through a novated lease, you’re exempt from fringe benefits tax (FBT). 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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Sad Cybercab, A Forgotten Car Collection And An EV-Swapped DeLorean In This Week's Car Culture Roundup

Jalopnik

Good morning! It’s Monday, October 14, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. - Owen Bellwood Read More Read more.

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Car Deal of the Day: Get this Ford Focus Estate for only £213 per month before it disappears from showrooms

Auto Express

The Ford Focus Estate bows out in 2025, but our Deal of the Day for 19 October means you can bag one at minimal cost

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A 1987 Nissan 300ZX, A 1969 Citroën DS19 And A 1968 Ford County Sedan In This Week's Car Buying Roundup

Jalopnik

Felipe is relocating from the sunbelt to northern Ohio. He is looking for a luxury-type sedan with all-wheel drive to handle his commute between several offices. He has a budget of around $40,000. What car should he buy? - Tom McParland Read More Read more.

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Subaru WRX Todoroki limited edition announced for New Zealand

Drive.com

A special edition model to mark the 30th anniversary of the legendary WRX for New Zealand adds a manual to the range, and while it won’t be offered here it’ll be familiar to Australian WRX fans. The Subaru WRX Todoroki has been announced for New Zealand as a limited-edition version of the brand’s legendary performance model made famous in the World Rally Championship.

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Two-Finger Motorcycle Waves, Gross Cruise Ships Riding The Waves And Missing Sailor Surviving The Waves In This Week's Beyond Cars Roundup

Jalopnik

When you’re driving around motorcycles , you might notice that they occasionally flash a two-finger salute at each other when passing another biker. Hopefully you “cagers” have noticed anyway, because you should be paying extra attention to the road when you’re around a two-wheeler. So what does that little gang sign… Read more.

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Garmin Mini 3 dash cam review

Auto Express

The Garmin Mini 3 is ideal for those looking for a small and compact dash cam

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Terrible And Boring Cars We Would Not Recommend Plus Bad Cars We Loved As Kids In This Week's QOTD Roundup

Jalopnik

Here at Jalopnik, we’re always getting asked for car recommendations, heck we’ve even made a weekly recurring feature about that very thing. Some cars are easy to recommend thanks to their neat styling or great futures, but there are some that we can never suggest when someone asks for advice. - Owen Bellwood Read More Read more.

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Toyota says electric cars could cause mass job losses

Drive.com

The chairman of the world’s largest car maker says banning internal combustion engines threatens the livelihoods of millions of workers. Above: Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda. Credit: Toyota Times. Akio Toyoda – chairman and former CEO of Toyota – has said a ban on petrol and diesel engines could lead to millions of job losses for both car makers and suppliers.

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Weekend News Roundup October 19, 2024

Jalopnik

Police in California are experiencing what happens when good intentions crash into reality. Police departments are transitioning to battery powered vehicles but those vehicles come with challenges that make cops’ jobs more difficult. - Erin Marquis Read More Read more.

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