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Mazda building a team dedicated to rotary development

Motor Authority

Mazda in February will establish a team dedicated to rotary engine development, CEO Katsuhiro Moro announced during this past weekend's 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon. He said last year's Iconic SP concept, an electric sports car with a rotary serving as a range-extender, was well received, and with this encouragement the automaker will establish the new.

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Europe Full Year 2023: Tesla Model Y spectacularly takes the lead

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Tesla Model Y is the best-selling vehicle in Europe in 2023. Discover over 50 years of European Historical Data here. Preliminary data from ACEA shows a European market (EU+EFTA+UK) up a robust 13.7% or 1.5 million sales to 12,847,481. BEV sales climb 28.2% to 2,019,041, PHEVs are down -1.2% to 989,937, HEV up 28.3% to 3,397,339, petrol up 10.7% to 4,586,327 and diesel off -6.4% to 1,533,762.

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Dodge Charger successor spied on the move, arrives late 2024

Motor Authority

An uncamouflaged prototype for Dodge's electric replacement for the Challenger and Charger muscle cars has been spotted cruising on Michigan's I-75, close to Stellantis North America's headquarters, just days after Dodge released teaser photos of the vehicle. Video taken of the prototype on the move was uploaded to Instagram by user hellrango_nic.

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Indonesia Full Year 2023: Toyota Kijang Innova secures first win in 18 years

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Kijang Innova is the best-seller in Indonesia for the first time since 2005. Discover 45 years of Indonesian Historical Data here. The Indonesian wholesales car market edges down -4% year-on-year in 2023 to 1,005,802 units, while retail sales are down -1.5% to 998,059. In the brands wholesales ranking, Toyota (+1.6%) goes against the negative market to improve to 33.5% share vs. 31.6% last year.

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2025 BMW X3 caught on video

Motor Authority

A prototype for a redesigned BMW X3 has been spotted again, revealing many new details. The new compact crossover will be the fourth generation of the top-selling nameplate. The current X3 arrived in 2017 as 2018 model year and was given a mid-cycle update for 2022. Based on BMW tradition, the redesigned X3 should arrive in 2024 as a 2025 model. A.

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Canada Full Year 2023: Ford F-Series #1 for 15th straight year, Toyota RAV4 threatens Ram Pickup for #2

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota RAV4 misses out on the 2nd spot overall for just 569 sales. Discover 40 years of Canadian Historical Data here. The new light vehicle market in Canada is up a robust 12.8% year-on-year in 2023 to 1,708,906 unifts after a nightmarish 2022 result which was the lowest in 13 years. Passenger cars edge up 3.2% to 15.7% share while light trucks gain 14.6% to a record 84.3% share.

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Learn the fascinating history of the 1958 MacMinn LeMans Coupe

Motor Authority

The 1958 MacMinn LeMans Coupe is a car that even the most dedicated of car guys and gals may struggle to identify. That's because just a handful were built during the 1950s and they ended up either wrecked in accidents or later dismantled. The version featured in the latest episode of "Jay Leno's Garage" is only original as far as its fiberglass.

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2025 Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV arrives this fall with 600 hp

Motor Authority

Jeep on Thursday confirmed its Wagoneer S for sale in the U.S. starting this fall. The timing points to the electric midsize SUV arriving as a 2025 model. The Wagoneer S was first shown in 2022 together with an electric off-roader called the Recon and an electric subcompact crossover called the Avenger. The Avenger was launched in Europe in 2022.

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Marketing to Women and Marketing Yourself - A Conversation with Chris Feuell, CEO Chrysler Brand at Stellantis

Women Automotive Network

In the latest edition of the Women Automotive Network Leadership Interview series George Ayres, Managing Director of AutomobilityAdvisors, had the pleasure of chatting with Chris Feuell, CEO of the Chrysler brand at Stellantis. Their discussion delved into the exciting realms of automotive technology, marketing to women consumers, and Chris's experiences as a woman leader in the automotive industry.

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2025 BMW X3, 2025 Dodge EV: Today's Car News

Motor Authority

BMW is testing prototypes for a redesigned X3 that is likely to debut later this year. The new compact crossover looks to be taking on an evolutionary design, though this time around it is expected to spawn an electric variant that will boast unique styling. Dodge only days ago released a series of teaser photos for its new electric vehicle to.

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The BMW M8 Buyer’s Guide

Machines with Souls

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8. Yes – in the land of BMW, there is no number six. At least, not since 2020, which is when the M6 was replaced with this: The BMW M8. Available as a Coupe (F92), a convertible (F91), and a four-door Gran Coupe (F93), the M8 represents the pinnacle… The post The BMW M8 Buyer’s Guide appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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"Demolition Man" 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 surfaces for sale

Motor Authority

The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 featured in the 1993 movie "Demolition Man" will be part of Barrett Jackson's upcoming auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scheduled to cross the auction block Jan. 27, the 442 is a fine example of a classic American muscle car even without its movie pedigree. The 442 was launched for the 1964 model year as Oldsmobile's.

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The BMW M8 Buyer’s Guide

Machines with Souls

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8. Yes – in the land of BMW, there is no number six. At least, not since 2020, which is when the M6 was replaced with this: The BMW M8. Available as a Coupe (F92), a convertible (F91), and a four-door Gran Coupe (F93), the M8 represents the pinnacle… The post The BMW M8 Buyer’s Guide appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Acura is about to launch a new entry-level crossover

Motor Authority

Acura will launch a crossover smaller than the RDX later this year, the automaker said on Thursday along with several other announcements. No further details were given apart from the vehicle being an entry point for the brand alongside the Integra compact hatchback. Acura sold a subcompact crossover called the CDX in China between 2016 and 2022.

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Wolters Kluwer Survey Points Up Digitization Efficiencies

AutoDealer Today

It says many industry executives still using paper documentation continue to cite large number of errors in their deal jackets.

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BMW will put humanoid robots from Figure in U.S. manufacturing facility

Auto Blog

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , BMW , Technology , Emerging Technologies Continue reading BMW will put humanoid robots from Figure in U.S. manufacturing facility BMW will put humanoid robots from Figure in U.S. manufacturing facility originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New Hyundai Bayon gets technology and interior upgrades

Autocar

Facelift brings styling changes to the grille and lights Updated Ford Puma rival adds larger, dual infotainment screens as standard The Hyundai Bayon has gained upgraded technology plus updates to its interior as part of a facelift for 2024 – its first update since the model launched in 2021. The i20-based Bayon is now claimed to “maximise front and rear passenger comfort”, with the biggest changes coming in the form of new standard equipment.

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FordDirect Opens E-Commerce Platform for Ford, Lincoln Retailers

AutoDealer Today

The Shop is designed to provide business efficiency during dealership digital transformation.

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Lexus LBX wins What Car? Car of the Year

Autocar

Hybrid crossover wowed judges with its efficient hybrid system, luxurious interior and attractive pricing The Lexus LBX has been crowned What Car? Car of the Year for 2024. This year’s winner was announced at What Car?’s annual awards, dubbed the UK’s ‘Motoring Oscars’, held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London The 46th overall winner also took home the Small SUV category award, while Lexus won the Reliability Award for a record seventh consecutive year.

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Honda Teases 2025 Civic That Gains Hybrid, Confirms New Acura Small SUV And More

Carscoops

This year is gearing up to be a busy one for American Honda. The automaker plans to introduce a series of new products, including a smaller SUV model for Acura, along with fresh powertrain options for the Honda Civic and CR-V. They will also update existing models like the Acura MDX and RDX. In order to get us excited about the coming year, Honda has shown us the first images of its upcoming 2025 Civic hybrid.

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Electric cars to require ‘battery passports’ in Europe from 2027

Drive.com

The European Union will introduce ‘battery passports’ for electric cars from February 2027 – but it’s not what you might first be expecting. All new electric cars in the European Union will be required to be sold with a ‘battery passport’ from 2027, providing information about where the materials used to make the power pack come from – but the unique system won’t be adopted in Australia just yet.

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World’s Quickest Corvette C8 Does 1/4 Mile In 8.64 Seconds

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There’s no question that the C8 Chevrolet Corvette is a fast performance car. It also turns out to be quite the capable drag racing vehicle too. Now, one aftermarket company has set an all-new record at the strip by going 8.644 seconds at 170.71 mph (276 km/h). Here’s how they managed it. This is the same Corvette that was the first of the C8 generation to make 1,000 horsepower (745 kW) and the first to break into the 9-second category.

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2025 Jeep Wagoneer S goes on sale this fall with 600 electric horsepower

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Jeep , Crossover , SUV , Electric , Luxury , Off-Road Vehicles Continue reading 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S goes on sale this fall with 600 electric horsepower 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S goes on sale this fall with 600 electric horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Japanese Tuner Builds A Dodge Challenger With Suicide Doors

Carscoops

Not only did many manufacturers choose to unveil striking new concepts and production models at the Tokyo Auto Salon but a plethora of tuners did the same. Among the most intriguing aftermarket creations displayed at the event was a special Dodge Challenger from Coast Motoring. A dramatic bodykit immediately makes this Challenger stand out, with the kit including a thoroughly revised front fascia with a new black grille, unique air intakes, and blacked-out shrouds around the new LED headlights.

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Tesla Cybertruck shows up on Turo, renting for about $1,000 a day

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Tesla , Truck , Electric Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck shows up on Turo, renting for about $1,000 a day Tesla Cybertruck shows up on Turo, renting for about $1,000 a day originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tesla Model Y Crowned Europe’s 2023 Sales Champ, Only EV In Top 30

Carscoops

Even five years ago the idea of an EV being the best-selling car on an entire continent seemed like a science fiction story to most people, the sort of thing that might happen in 2043, not 2023. But that’s exactly what Tesla and its Model Y have achieved. Final figures are still to come in but the preliminary numbers from Dataforce make clear that the Model Y was Europe’s most popular new car last year, comfortably relegating the budget Dacia Sandero to second spot.

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The Real Lowdown on Cold Weather and Charging Electric Vehicles – What’s the Problem?

Automotive Addicts

The recent cold weather across the U.S., from Chicago to northern Texas, has posed challenges for electric vehicle (EV) owners , leading to reduced driving range and longer waiting times at charging stations. The impact of frigid temperatures on EV performance is a well-known issue, with studies indicating a range loss varying from 10% to 36%. Automotive Addicts aligns with the findings of the Associated Press (AP) regarding the challenges faced by EVs in cold weather.

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Hellcat-Powered 6×2 Humvee May Struggle On Speed Bumps But It’ll Look Epic Doing It

Carscoops

This six-wheeled custom version of a former U.S. Military Hummer is set to terrorize the streets of its next owner. Its supercharged Hellcat HEMI V8 might be the most civilian part of the entire build. Here’s a breakdown of everything included in this wild 6×2 creation that’s about to go over the auction block. Built by Danton Art Kustoms in conjunction with Frenchy Export LLC, this is technically a 2009 AM General Military Humvee, but very little of the original vehicle is unto

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Acura Does Away with Infotainment Trackpad for a New Touchscreen Setup Starting in 2024 MDX

Automotive Addicts

Honda, the parent company of Acura, is poised for a robust 2024, unveiling plans for several new models and updates to existing cars. Among them, the Acura MDX undergoes a facelift, introducing not only new body panels but also bidding farewell to its touchpad-based infotainment system, which is something we’ve wanted for a long time and have stated in our countless reviews of most recent Acura models.

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Europe’s New-Vehicle Sales Down

AutoDealer Today

December blip due in part to EV sales falling from year-earlier high.

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Chrysler’s Interim Recall Repair May Have Actually Made Pacifica Hybrid Fires Worse

Carscoops

American regulators are looking into Chrysler’s handling of a recall of 16,741 Pacifica Hybrids. They are asking why reports of ignition-off fires seem to be becoming more frequent after an interim fix designed to keep owners safe was implemented. The Pacifica Hybrid has been a very important model for Chrysler , but it has also been the cause of numerous recalls.

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BYD’s new quad-motor electric sedan targets Taycan

CarExpert

The latest sedan from BYD’s luxurious Yangwang brand will battle the likes of the Porsche Taycan with a quad-motor electric powertrain. Details of the Yangwang U7 have been published in a Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing shared by Car News China. They reveal the U7 will feature an electric powertrain – unlike the U8 off-roader, which features a range-extender – like the U9 supercar.

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Volvo CEO Pours Cold Water On EV Doubters, Sees ‘Tremendous Growth’

Carscoops

While many have raised concerns about the recent decline in demand for electric vehicles, Volvo Cars ‘ chief executive, Jim Rowan, remains confident in the potential for “tremendous growth” in the world of EVs, especially for a premium brand like the Swedish carmaker. While speaking at the Reuters Global Markets Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Rowan expressed his belief in solid growth for electric vehicles globally, with a particular focus on Europe. “We have much more pric

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Can I leave my dog in the car for five minutes?

Drive.com

If you have to pop into the petrol station or the shops, can you leave your dog unattended in the car with a window cracked? We look at Australia’s laws. As any dog owner will know, leaving your pooch in the car for an extended period, or amid high temperatures, is both unsafe and unethical – but what about leaving your dog in the car for a quick five minutes while you run an errand?

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Cadillac V-Series EV Coming Later This Year

Carscoops

Cadillac introduced three electric vehicles last year and is set to have a fully electric lineup by 2030. This has left people wondering about the future of V-Series , but we’ll be getting answers soon enough. During a media briefing earlier today, officials revealed “performance is part of Cadillac’s brand promise” so they’ll “offer performance variants no matter the propulsion [system].” The company then announced plans to show an “interpretation

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Next-Gen Dodge Charger Spotted Testing – Video

Automotive Addicts

What looks to be a pre-production unit of the upcoming next-generation Dodge Charger was spotted rolling on the cold streets of Auburn Hills, Michigan, which is near the Stellantis headquarters. From the looks of things where there is no visible exhaust, and absence of engine sound, this looks to be an electric vehicle (EV) version of the new Charger.

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A Porsche 993 Turbo With Just 129 Miles Is What Dreams Are Made Of

Carscoops

The 993-generation Porsche 911 Turbo is an icon and a pristine example with just 129 miles (207 km) on the odometer has just appeared up for sale. This 911 Turbo was purchased new by the current owner and is finished in Silver Metallic from Porsche’s Paint to Sample program. It has a window sticker, a clean Carfax report, and a clean New York title and has already generated quite a lot of buzz on Bring a Trailer, attracting bids exceeding $350,000 with a week left in the auction.

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