Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
California-based UP.FIT, a division of Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance, has turned a Tesla Model S Plaid into a police car. Debuting at the 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas, the Plaid police cruiser is destined for a community outreach program of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, according to Unplugged Performance. The company's UP.FIT division.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
2024 is drawing to a close and while there are still a handful of electric vehicle (EV) launches to come before December 31, there’s a much larger slate planned for the new year. That includes not only new and updated versions of existing nameplates, but also the arrival of new auto brands to the Australian market. While new car launches can be subject to delays, this is our latest intel on what we expect to arrive this year and next.
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Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Nissan is recalling 4,036 Z sports cars because malfunctioning sensors could increase the risk of injury to pedestrians in a collision. The recall, which encompasses 2023 and 2024 models, stems from righthand pedestrian-detection sensors that may be reversed in the front-bumper wiring harness. This could prevent the pop-up hood, a feature designed.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Hyundai admits it made a mistake by replacing too many physical controls with touchscreen buttons. The automaker’s US design chief says American drivers hated the trend, so future Hyundais will feature more old-school switches. However, the firm thinks attitudes may change when cars are equipped with more self-driving technology. You could call it the Tesla Effect.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
The Ford Ranger looks set to become Australia’s best-selling new vehicle for 2024, barring a miracle for the Toyota RAV4 which has topped the sales charts in five out of 10 months so far this year. To the end of October, Ford has delivered 53,119 Rangers (both 4×2 and 4×4) to Australian customers, an increase of almost eight per cent on the year prior in a market which has grown by just under three per cent.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Rosenbauer has introduced a fully electric version of the diesel Panther 6×6 truck. The Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle has a combined output of 1,200 hp. A diesel-powered “Energy Backup System” ensures continuous use of the pump. Hearing the words EV and fire in the same sentence might inadvertently trigger some alarm bells, but in the case of the Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 Electric, that reaction couldn’t be further from the truth.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Living large and in charge – that’s what driving the 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 feels like. This long-bodied version of the luxurious off-roader first splashed onto the Australian market in late 2023, over a year after its rear-heavy silhouette divided people at its reveal in mid-2022, with some wags jokingly nicknaming the car ‘Hugh Jarse’ The Defender 130 finally gives prospective Defender buyers a larger cargo area and a more spacious third row of seats, if applicable – mo
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Motor 1
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
These three street cars have 4,168 combined horsepower. But only one can be quickest.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
The Volvo 240 from the ’80s inspired an independent design study for a fully electric vehicle. Jordan Rubinstein-Towler modernized the boxy shape of the classic in sedan and wagon variants. In an alternate universe, these EVs could serve as successors to the discontinued S60/V60. Volvo, a brand synonymous with safety and Scandinavian design, has long balanced practicality with understated style—a tradition likely to continue with the upcoming battery-electric ES90 flagship sedan set
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Porsche's best-selling vehicle is going electric at a very bad time for EVs.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
PROS ›› Comfortable Zero Gravity seats, spacious and well-designed cabin, quiet ride quality, intuitive infotainment system. CONS ›› Slower charging speeds, no one-pedal driving mode, limited range on base model, less dynamic handling. Nissan launched the Ariya in 2022 and has since discontinued production of the Leaf, its long-standing EV pioneer.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Warner Bros is building a special run of life-size, driveable versions of its six-wheeled Batmobile Tumbler – but you’ll need around $4.5 million to park one in your Batcave. Warner Bros studios has announced it will build 10 full-size, driveable versions of the six-wheeled Batman Tumbler – seen in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight movie trilogy – available for sale to the public.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
The Kia EV4 will come with 58.3 kWh and 81.4 kWh battery packs, offering different range options for buyers. Kia will release the EV4 in both sedan and hatchback versions, expanding its appeal to a broader market. Both single-motor and dual-motor configurations are expected, with an all-wheel-drive version also in development. Update 11/9: Kia’s EV4 prototype has been spotted once again, this time putting in laps on the Nürburgring as the brand continues to refine its latest electric
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
A Cadillac fit for a king is up for sale as the last car bought by Elvis – driven by him the day before he died – goes under the hammer. The last car bought by iconic singer and prolific Hollywood actor Elvis Presley is on the market at Bonhams in the United Kingdom. The King of Rock and Roll picked out the 1977 Cadillac Seville sedan – including the silver-over-maroon two-tone paintwork – only months before his death at age 42 on 16 August the same year.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Retro-inspired models continue to make a splash as Scout recently introduced the Terra and Traveler. They follow other old school throwbacks including the Ford Bronco and Volkswagen ID. Buzz. The trend of retro designs isn’t new, as similar models were introduced in the 1990s and 2000s. Scout Motors recently introduced the Terra and Traveler , but they’re far from the first retro-inspired throwbacks.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Can the average person spot an original from a replica, asks Prior In a car park sits the oldest Porsche in the UK, just the 32nd ever made, worth the best part of £2.7 million. It’s a creamy yellow 356 , from 1950, back when Porsches were still made in Gmünd, Austria. It has a brilliantly detailed history, has never been restored, would make a terrific bookend to a billionaire’s expansive Porsche collection and could easily be entered into those concours events where they value ultimate origina
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Italy continues to ask the EU to consider alternative solutions to the continent’s ban on combustion engine car sales from 2035 as its domestic automotive industry struggles with the transition. Imager: iStock/9parusnikov Italy continues to urge the European Union (EU) to revise its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel-powered car sales, with the country’s automotive industry struggling to transition into low-emission vehicles amidst declining sales and increased competition from foreign car makers
Car Examer
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Here’s a breakdown of six common hidden costs when buying a used car to help you make a better-informed decision. Buying a used car is often a smart way to save money, but there are hidden costs that can sneak up on you. The initial price tag might look appealing, but once you factor in these extra expenses, the total cost can be higher than you planned.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Despite being one of the rarest Nissans in existence, this GT-R50 has been for sale for more than two years – and failed to find a buyer at auction last year. A rare 2020 Nissan GT-R50 is currently for sale in Canada, a year after it was passed in at auction. First shown as a concept in 2018, the Nissan went into production in 2020 based on the GT-R Nismo , with the vehicle celebrating the 50th anniversary of Italdesign – the Italian coachbuilder tasked with the bodywork – and the 50th birthday
Car Examer
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Here’s everything you need to know about how pothole damage your car, how to spot the signs of damage, and what you can do to prevent it. Potholes are more than just annoying bumps on the road—they can actually cause serious damage to your car, leading to costly repairs. Formed when water seeps into cracks, freezes, expands, and eventually breaks down the road surface, potholes are practically unavoidable in many places.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Electric vehicles (EVs) are slowly but surely becoming more of a norm in Australia, where more new models are being released seemingly every week. That said, EV sales growth has slowed in 2024, both last month and so far this year, following the arrival of key new models from Tesla, BYD and MG last year, when many early-adopters bought their shiny new battery-electric car, SUV or LCV.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
The infamous Goggomobil Dart is one of approximately 700 examples constructed in Sydney during the 1950s It’s the car brand that every Australian aged over 40 can spell, at least the first five letters anyway, thanks to a successful Yellow Pages ad campaign. But although the commercial would note “It’s not the Dart, they always think it’s the Dart…”, this silver Goggomobil microcar is, in fact, the Dart, and it could be yours.
AutoSuccessOnline
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
The World Economic Forum released in September this interesting advisory to mitigate cyber threats from ransomware: • Install updates for operating systems, software and firmware when released. • Require phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (i.e., non-SMS text-based) for many services. • Train users to recognize and report phishing attempts.
Auto Express
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Think the Citroen Ami is a new idea?
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
The Fiat 500e is small, electric and starts a little under $35,000. It’s also more spacious than the old 500e and comes with significantly more range. Unfortunately for Fiat, there aren’t a lot of places in the U.S. where its small size is an advantage, so it’s a little surprising that Fiat decided to offer it… Read more.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
A shuddering noise may sound like an expensive fix, but it could be cheap and easy. We answer all your questions around ‘why does my car shudder when I accelerate?’ Photo: IStock/D-Keine If you’ve noticed your car begin to shudder when accelerating or taking off from the lights, then it could be something simple you can visibly inspect at home.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
It can be challenging to gauge the relevance of any automaker, but you can generally feel it. For example, how many recent Jaguars do you see on the road? When was the last time you’ve seen anyone get excited for a Chrysler that wasn’t a 300? You know, the Chrysler 300, the vehicle famous for resembling a car… Read more.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
New discounts for the already-affordable GWM Haval Jolion make it one of the cheapest new cars in Australia. GWM has reduced the drive-away price on selected non-hybrid Jolion variants, following earlier discounts made just over a month ago. The brand has introduced additional $2000 discounts on top of the brand’s ‘ GWM Plate Clearance’, which was announced in early October.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Since The Boring Company began operating in 2017 it has announced massive car tunnel projects all over the world, including Washington D.C., Los Angeles , San Jose, Chicago, San Bernardino and even Sydney, Australia. There have been discussions about hundreds more , but the Texas-based tunnel company has, so far, only… Read more.
Auto Express
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Pictures of microcars from the past.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Just before the devastating crash, the driver had rear-ended another motorist. After getting hit by a pickup, the SUV rolled and flipped multiple times. A witness says the driver declined to be transported to hospital after the crash. The driver of an SUV allegedly involved in a hit-and-run somehow managed to walk away from a catastrophic crash after apparently running a red light and being T-boned in Tempe, Arizona.
Auto Express
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
The 208 remains a connoisseur’s choice in a tough field of superminis - making it our Deal of the Day for Saturday 9 November
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
More than 1.7 million packages go missing in America every day , whether they get lost in transit or are swiped from your stoop while you’re out and about. Not wanting to add to that stat, a Tesla Cybertruck driver chased after a porch pirate who allegedly swiped one of their packages, forcing them off the road and… Read more.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Hertz is in a heap of public relations trouble once again as a location manager threatened to have a customer arrested if he didn’t pay a $10,000 mileage overage charge for driving 25,000 miles in one month. That’s a ton of miles for a car to rack up in one month, basically doing around 1,000 miles per business day.… Read more.
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