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Final Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing made heads to auction

Motor Authority

The last Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing built will be among the lots of a small, but exclusive, RM Sotheby's auction in Las Vegas. Scheduled to cross the block Nov. 22, this Gullwing is the last of 1,400 built between 1954 and 1957. That's based on its chassis number (7500079) and completion date (May 15, 1957), according to the auction listing.

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Japan October 2024: Toyota Raize up 81.7%, Suzuki Fronx lands

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Suzuki Fronx has landed in the Japanese market. 402,310 new vehicles hit Japanese roads in October, a shy +1.2% year-on-year uptick. The year-to-date volume remains in frank negative however at -7.6% to 3,702,179. Brand leaders Toyota (+8%) and Suzuki (+11%) both outpace the market, with the former hitting 34% share, its highest since June 2023 when it also held 34%.

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Infiniti Autograph Lounge SEMA concept is tailgating for the rich

Motor Authority

Infiniti brought a QX80 concept that's ready for tailgating to the 2024 SEMA show, now running in Las Vegas. The Autograph Lounge concept is based on the redesigned 2025 Infiniti QX80, with most of the changes at the back. A television and custom Klipsch audio system—from the same supplier of the QX80's factory audio systems—are.

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USA October 2024: Ford (+14.4%), Mazda (+58.7%) among best performers in robust market

Best Selling Cars Blog

Ford Bronco sales more than double year-on-year in October. New light vehicle sales in the U.S. gain a robust 9.5% year-on-year in October to an estimated 1,327,300 units. Light trucks are up 11.7% to 1,078,600 while passenger cars edge up 1% to 248,700. Among OEMs still reporting monthly, Toyota Motor (-5%) goes agains the positive trend this month whereas Ford Motor (+15.4%) and Hyundai-Kia (+17.4%) impress.

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Watch the 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 rip around the 'Ring

Motor Authority

Updated 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 has been spotted at the Nürburgring Updated GT3 starts sales later this year priced from $224,495, including destination Still to come are updated versions of the Turbo, Turbo S, and GT3 RS grades The current 992 generation of the Porsche 911 is in the process of being updated for its mid-cycle starting with the.

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Kazakhstan September 2024: Chevrolet Cobalt reclaims lead in stable market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Chevrolet Cobalt is the best-selling vehicle in Kazakhstan in September. Complete August figures are also included in the data section of this article. The Kazakh new car market edges up 0.4% year-on-year in September to 17,888 units, meaning the year-to-date tally is now off just -0.8% to 137,106. Hyundai (+16.4%) score sth only year-on-year gain in the Top 6 and improves its share to 23.6% vs. 16.8% for Chevrolet (-4.8%) in 2nd place.

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Lexus RC-F values are uncommonly strong

Machines with Souls

Because they don't make many, Lexus RC-F values are holding pretty high. Can an M4 with more performance tempt you? The post Lexus RC-F values are uncommonly strong appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Volvo ES90: BMW i5 rival lands in March to kickstart EV onslaught

Autocar

ES90 will serve as the premium flagship in a wave of five advanced EVs. ES90 is the first of five all-new electric Volvos set to use advanced tech Volvo is gearing up to launch the ES90 as its first electric saloon early next year – and it will serve as a premium flagship for the firm’s next wave of five advanced EV models. The new BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE rival is a sibling model to the combustion-engined S90 and will be revealed next March at an event in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Multiple Volvos recalled

CarExpert

Volvo Car Australia has recalled 47 vehicles across its S60, V60, XC60 and XC90 model lines due to a fault which can result in a loss of braking performance. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the brake pedal rod may not have been fastened to the specified torque and could detach. If this occurs, it can result in a reduction in braking performance and/or a loss of vehicle control,” the carmaker said in its recall notice.

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A trip down memory lane in a Jowett Javelin

Autocar

Cropley's first memories of the motor car were developed in the back seat of this unusual 1950s classic The Jowett Javelin was one of the first cars in which I was driven as a very young kid – the third car, I think. It sticks in the memory because one of my parents’ friends had one and was very proud of it, to the point of bothering to explain its finer points to a seven-year-old.

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Australian racing venue bans EVs due to fire concerns

CarExpert

One of Australia’s most popular racing facilities has banned road-registered electric vehicles (EVs) from competitive events over fire concerns. Willowbank Raceway near Ipswich – about 55km west of Brisbane’s CBD – put out a statement to announce the ban, which it said followed consultation with Motorsport Australia and the National Electric Drag Racing Association (NEDRA).

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What’s The Best Vehicle To Beat Winter?

Carscoops

The approach of summer is the catalyst that starts thousand of drivers looking for something fun and impractical to enjoy for a few months. And, if you’re anything like us, the imminent arrival of winter kickstarts a very different kind of car hunt. One to find the perfect winter beater, a vehicle that will survive everything nature can throw at it, often so our ‘good’ car can stay toasty in the garage.

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Australia gives EVs, PHEVs the nod to power homes

CarExpert

Electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) owners in Australia could soon use their cars to power their own homes, with the Federal Government finally announcing vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging will be approved for use locally by 2025. V2G bidirectional charging allows certain EVs and PHEVs to use their batteries to either send power back to the grid during peak times or be used as a portable generator, becoming helpful in blackouts.

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Nearly 1 In 4 New Cars Sold In California Are EVs

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EV and hybrid sales are rising in the state, while plug-in hybrid registrations show little movement this year. California is projected to register 1.75 million light vehicles in 2023, slightly down from last year’s total. Nearly 40% of new cars sold in California are electrified, reflecting growing interest in alternative powertrains statewide.

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New BYD Sealion 7 gets 523bhp and 311 miles of range

Autocar

Entry-level Sealion 7 gets 308bhp, enough for a 0-62mph time of 6.7sec Electric family SUV is one of six new models the Chinese giant will introduce in Europe by 2025 BYD has released fresh details on its new Tesla Model Y rival, the Sealion 7. It's the brand’s first European model to use a new development of the architecture that underpins the existing Atto 3 crossover , Dolphin hatchback and Seal saloon , named e-Platform 3.0 Evo.

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New Audi RS5 Sedan: Everything We Know About Audi Sport’s First Plug-In Hybrid

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The new Audi RS5 blends muscular design and cutting-edge tech to take on rivals like the BMW M3 and AMG C63. Both sedan and Avant variants will feature a plug-in hybrid system pairing a twin-turbo V6 with electric power. North American buyers will likely get only the RS5 sedan, as the Avant isn’t expected to be offered here. Update 11/10: The Audi RS5 has been caught flexing its muscles yet again, this time in sedan form, strutting through another round of testing.

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Nissan to cut jobs, reduce Mitsubishi stake as profits evaporate

CarExpert

With a net loss of ¥9.3 billion ($92.5 million) in the quarter just gone by, and operating profits down 85 per cent compared to this time last year, Nissan has announced a series of measures to “stabilise and right-size the business” The company will reduce its production capacity by 20 per cent , which will result in the loss of 9000 jobs globally.

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Arkansas State Police Jump Charger At 100 MPH, Lose Suspect, And Break Their Car

Carscoops

An Arkansas State Trooper jumped his Dodge Charger in a pursuit at nearly 100 mph. The resulting damage took him out of the chase and allowed the suspect to escape. The video highlights what appears to be a consistent theme surrounding ASP chases. Criminals run from the law every day across the globe. Officers rightly try to track them down, but pursuit methods are oftentimes up for debate.

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97-year-old Australian fights to keep driver’s licence after two failed tests

CarExpert

A 97-year-old South Australian woman has fought for her driver’s licence to be reinstated after she failed two practical driving tests, blaming the lack of safety features in the test vehicle. ABC News reports the unnamed woman had twice failed the state’s practical tests which determine an elderly motorist’s fitness to drive, an annual requirement in South Australia for those 85 years old and above.

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GM Sued Over Shifter Malfunctions In Popular Chevy, GMC And Buick Models

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GM is facing two class action lawsuits after owners reported ongoing issues with shifter assemblies. If the shifter fails to register Park, the engine cannot be turned off, leaving owners stranded. A trial date has been set for January 13, 2025, to address the ongoing legal battle. A number of Chevrolet, GMC, and Buick models are currently the focus of two class action lawsuits in the United States, alleging a significant problem with the shifter assembly that can prevent vehicle owners from tur

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Return of the RX? Mazda Iconic SP heading to production

CarExpert

Mazda set tongues wagging at last year’s Tokyo motor show when it unveiled the Iconic SP concept, a car which bore a strong resemblance to the RX-7 sports coupe from the 1990s. Since then, Mazda has remained tight-lipped about its plans for the concept, however chief designer Masashi Nakayama has now turned the expectation up a notch, all but confirming the Iconic SP will enter production.

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2025 BMW M4 Competition Review: An Addictive Triumph Of Speed

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PROS ›› Impressive performance, precise steering, exceptional AWD grip, amazing (optional) CF seats. CONS ›› Heavy even if you don’t feel it, reduction of physical buttons, cramped rear seats for taller passengers. Few automotive brands are more iconic than BMW M. Originally founded as the racing division of the German luxury carmaker, it didn’t take long for BMW M to pivot from the track to the street, infusing the company’s road cars with dramatic styl

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Ram 1500 recalled

CarExpert

Ram Trucks Australia has recalled 2612 examples of the DT-generation 1500 pickup, due to a fault that can stop the vehicle’s indicators from auto-cancelling or its high-beam lights from activating. “Due to a software issue in the steering column control module (SCCM), the turn signal lever may not cancel when the steering wheel is rotated or switched off manually,” the carmaker said in its recall notice. “This could lead to a non-cancelling indicator and/or high beams activating.

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This Ford F-250 Highboy Reminds Us Why Old Pickups Were Better

Motor 1

Fat Fender Garage tastefully upgraded the truck while retaining its vintage flair, including the original patina.

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2026 Subaru Outback: Everything We Know From Design To Hybrid Options

Carscoops

The Subaru Outback is set for a 2026 redesign, adopting a boxier, more SUV-like stance Recent spy shots have inspired renderings that offer a first look at the 7th generation model. It will feature a self-charging hybrid powertrain developed with Toyota, enhancing efficiency. It’s been thirty years since Subaru first introduced the “Outback” nameplate as part of an Outdoor option package for the Legacy, a clever marketing move that eventually spawned an independent model line i

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Nissan cuts 9000 jobs, delays new models

Drive.com

Japanese car maker goes into cost-cutting ‘emergency mode’, cutting the CEO’s pay in half, delaying up to 30 new models and selling off shares in Mitsubishi. Nissan has announced it will cut 9000 jobs from its global workforce and slash the number of cars it makes by 20 per cent in the face of significant financial losses. The car maker’s CEO Makoto Uchida declared the car maker is now in “emergency mode” with pay cuts for its leadership team – including a 50 per cent salary cut for Mr Uchida hi

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Ferrari ICEs EV Charger, Sticks Plug On Wheels And Becomes Social Media’s Latest Villain

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A Ferrari owner thought it would be funny to park his supercar in a spot reserved for EVs. The driver placed the charging plug on the wheels pretending the car was charging. ICEing is the selfish act of illegally parked vehicles blocking access to EV chargers. Pickup truck owners may have cornered the market on trolling EV drivers by occupying charging spaces, but they’re far from the only offenders when it comes to “ICEing”—the maddeningly inconsiderate practice of inter

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Why this Australian racetrack has banned electric cars

Drive.com

A Queensland racetrack has completely banned electric cars from entering, but not for the reason you might think. A Queensland racetrack has announced it will no longer allow electric cars on the drag strip because the safety risks are simply “too high”, but EV enthusiasts have joked petrol car owners are simply “sick of getting beaten” at the venue.

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Hyundai Realizes People Find Touchscreens Annoying

Motor 1

Shocking: People want more buttons.

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XW Ford Falcon GT crashed, driver arrested

Drive.com

The driver of the highly-collectible Aussie classic – worth approximately $250,000 – tried to flee the scene before an onlooker hid the car’s keys and a citizen’s arrest was made. The driver of a classic Ford Falcon GT – estimated to be worth around $250,000 – has been taken into custody after a wild crash on a suburban Melbourne street. Footage from onlookers and published by Channel 7 shows the red 1969 XW Ford Falcon GT travelling at speed along the quiet streets of Carrum Downs, a suburb sou

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Used Jaguar E-Pace 2017-2024 review

Autocar

Can Jaguar’s compact SUV bring enough flair and dynamic polish to make it a tempting used buy? When it launched, the Jaguar E-Pace diversified the brand away from its regular crop of buyers by appealing to a younger and trendier audience.And this bold move proved successful, with the compact SUV having scored almost 100,000 sales across Europe to date.The F-Type sports car had the biggest influence on the E-Pace’s design, with its ovoid headlights, wraparound tail-lights, pronounced haunches, an

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2025 Kia Tasman aimed to take a big bite from Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux sales

Drive.com

The Kia Tasman may be a dual-cab off-road ute, but the company’s sales targets for the new model could have significant implications across the board. The 2025 Kia Tasman could be the most ambitious new vehicle to ever come from the South Korean car maker, with a sales target that may make it the top-selling model in the line-up. Kia says it is aiming for the Tasman to take approximately 10 per cent of ute sales in Australia, which would equate to between 20,000 and 25,000 sales annually.

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Driver caught committing insurance fraud on dashcam faces jail time

CarExpert

The driver of a car who intentionally brake-checked and reversed into another vehicle has been charged on multiple counts – all thanks to the victim’s dashcam. Last month, Ashpia Natasha was driving her Acura SUV on the Belt Parkway in Queens, New York City when a Honda Civic entered her lane, violently braking in front of her. While Ms Natasha was able to stop in time to prevent hitting the Civic, the Honda’s driver puts their car into reverse, backing into the Acura.

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Ferrari F40 may be reincarnated as tribute model – report

Drive.com

Three years after Lamborghini unveiled its new Countach, Ferrari is said to be working on a new version of the F40 – but the Prancing Horse brand may have learned the lessons of its competitor. The iconic Ferrari F40 supercar – arguably one of the most desired and beloved models in the brand’s history – may be returning in a new form. Citing “highly-reliable” sources, UK magazine Top Gear says Ferrari is working on an F40 tribute, with the vehicle likely to join its ‘Icon

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This Wrecked Audi V-10 Engine Only Has Nine Pistons

Motor 1

Eight and a half, actually, since one piston is missing and another is cracked down the middle.

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2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLS review

Drive.com

The Mitsubishi Triton has undergone a huge update to take the fight to newer rivals, but have the changes gone far enough? 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 Mitsubishi Triton GLS One of the latest brand-new models to hit Australia’s booming dual-cab ute market is the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton.

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Jaguar sets reveal date for Porsche Taycan EV rival

CarExpert

Jaguar is transitioning into being a more exclusive, electric-only brand, and it’ll reveal the “next stage” of its “transformation” on December 2, 2024 at Miami Art Week. Autocar reports JLR confirmed the reveal of a concept previewing its upcoming electric grand tourer during an earnings call for the second quarter of the 2025 fiscal year.

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