Machines with Souls

JANUARY 27, 2024

It was closer than I thought – 55% of you want the M5 wagon (but 45% want the Aston!). Now, may I present: dreams. Not “M3 CSL” dreams, or “Lamborghini Huracan” dreams. No, we’re going BIG this week: Ferrari vs Porsche. Specifically, the Ferrari 575 Superamerica, my favorite Ferrari ever, vs the final boss edition… The post The Ferrari 575 Superamerica vs Porsche’s final boss appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Motor Authority

JANUARY 27, 2024

A test mule for the upcoming 2027 Porsche Cayenne EV began cold-weather testing on public roads. While it looked like a hobbled together Macan EV, the test mule featured a wider track, a wider windshield, and a visually larger battery pack in the vehicle floor, indicating its an electric Cayenne. An early preview of the 2025 Buick Enclave came in.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 27, 2024

Unlike the powerhouse that is Build Your Dreams (BYD), Chinese auto manufacturer Chery is one of the lesser-known brands in the Western world, albeit with serious ambitions beyond the boundaries of East Asia. It boasts a multitude of sub-brands that you’ve probably never heard of, like Exeed, Omoda, Jaecoo, Jetour, and Karry. With such a vast array of sedans and SUVs, you might need a diary to keep track of them all.

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Autocar

JANUARY 27, 2024

Few modern cars invite you to be as involved in the driving experience as this trio The M2 is the only M car you can get with a manual gearbox in the UK, but is it worth the extra spend? We are off script already and have only just started. This was supposed to be a simple test of manual gearboxes. Then BMW launched the new ‘G87 ’ M2 coupé , now the only M car you can buy with a manual gearbox and quite an exciting prospect.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 27, 2024

The number of electric vehicles (EVs) on sale has grown markedly over the past few years, and there’s been a flurry of new models at the more affordable end of the market. In 2023 alone, BYD, GWM and MG all introduced sub-$40,000 electric hatchbacks. Indeed, Chinese brands dominate this list of the cheapest EVs in Australia, much as they do overall electric vehicle (EV) sales.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 27, 2024

The Tesla Cybertruck is all the rage at the moment, and thanks to the dedicated Tesla enthusiasts and fans of Elon Musk, it appears poised to be a strong seller – as long as production keeps ramping up, that is. However, safety concerns about it continue to persist in various forms, and this video from Out of Spec reviews will likely only exacerbate the fears among those who believe the electric truck lacks some crucial safety features.

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Autocar

JANUARY 27, 2024

An example of the Ford Comète was sold by Bonhams for just £33k in 2019 The swish coupé we called "unusual in many ways" originated in France and had a thumping V8 The Ford brand has always been uniquely and fascinatingly fractured. Most know that it has long had American, Australian, European and Brazilian divisions doing very different things with good deals of independence, and in the past there were, of course, British and German divisions (in fact, at one point, Brits could buy a Ford from

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Auto Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

Filed under: Green , Rumormill , Truck , SUV , Electric , Future Vehicles , Luxury , Rivian Continue reading Rivian planning 'worldwide product launch' on March 7 Rivian planning 'worldwide product launch' on March 7 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 27 Jan 2024 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 27, 2024

Sometimes, even when you’ve made every effort to do things right and have sought help from various authorities, things can still take a turn for the worse. Unfortunately, it seems that YouTuber Kies Motorsports has found itself in such a situation. The garage is seeking help from the BMW community and its loyal fan base to locate a Ferrari Red F80 BMW M3.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 27, 2024

A growing number of Australian cars are finding their way to the UK. But among the V8-powered muscle utes is an oddity: a humble 1.4-litre Holden Cruze hatchback. Australian muscle cars are becoming a more common sight on UK classified websites as V8 Holdens and Fords make their way to the other side of the world – and enthusiasts here and overseas look to snap them up.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 27, 2024

There are many things you shouldn’t do when you realize people are pointing a cellphone camera at you, but trying to showcase driving skills that are in reality far less advanced than you believe is definitely right up there near the top. People like this Corvette driver, though, are just moths to a flame. The clip posted to Reddit shows one of the final-generation front-engined Corvettes streaking past some bystanders on a fairly empty intersection, engine wailing.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 27, 2024

One woman in her 80s is breaking all the stereotypes by racing her performance cars at tracks across Europe. An 83-year-old woman from Switzerland has found fame online after footage of her driving at track days was posted to Reddit. The video in question was uploaded to YouTube by a channel by the name of MattyB727. First covered by Carscoops , Sonja M Heiniger has reportedly been attending Porsche Club races in Zurich for almost two decades.

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Auto Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

Filed under: Honda , Automotive History , Coupe , Economy Cars Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1993 Honda Civic del Sol Junkyard Gem: 1993 Honda Civic del Sol originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 27 Jan 2024 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 27, 2024

The Australian Road Safety Foundation is urging drivers to be cautious around school zones as students return. One-third of Australian drivers in a study conducted by insurance company AAMI admitted to speeding through a school zone – as many students across the country prepare to head back to school. The study also found up to 29 per cent of drivers admit to being confused about school zones – including times, signs, and speed limits – and one in ten have knowingly broken the speed limit in a s

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CarExpert

JANUARY 27, 2024

Lexus Australia now has a full range of LM people movers, with the range now capped by the four-seat LM 500h Ultra Luxury. The LM range , launched late in 2023, opens with the seven-seat LM 350h Sports Luxury which Lexus says is “perfect for families and executive transport.” It’s available with either front- or all-wheel drive, and is priced from $160,888 before on-road costs.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 27, 2024

Trent Nikolic didn’t mean to buy a 1985 Ford Spectron back in 2019, but as anyone who knows him can attest, when it comes to spectacularly unremarkable cars, he just can’t help himself. This series includes some of the greatest stories told by CarAdvice over the years. Here, we revisit the time Trent Nikolic accidentally bought a 1985 Ford Spectron eight-seater people mover.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 27, 2024

In a classic case of ‘crash and cash,’ five residents from Southern California have found themselves in hot water. They’ve been accused and charged with insurance fraud for allegedly staging a vehicular crash in their quest for an insurance payout. The incident unfolded in Ontario, California, where a woman claimed that she had fallen victim to a hit-and-run at an intersection.

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Motor 1

JANUARY 27, 2024

This engine ran with coolant in the oil for quite some time, but major components are in remarkably good shape despite the abuse.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 27, 2024

Kia confirmed last year that it’s developing a body-on-frame pickup truck to compete with the likes of the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux in markets such as Asia, Australia, and others worldwide. However, its availability in the U.S. remains uncertain, depending on whether they can establish local production to bypass the so-called Chicken Tax. Now, we’re getting an eyeful of it, caught lurking in a parking lot in Korea.

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Auto Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

Filed under: Green , Porsche , Crossover , SUV , Electric , Luxury , Performance Continue reading 2024 Porsche Macan EV: How we'd build it 2024 Porsche Macan EV: How we'd build it originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 27 Jan 2024 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 27, 2024

With a chrome bumper, grille, and wheels inspired by 1970s US four-wheel-drives, this modified Jimny wouldn’t look out of place on a Californian beach. But it comes at a price. A Japanese tuning company has unveiled a $30,000 body kit that makes a Suzuki Jimny look like a 1970s US four-wheel-drive. Unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon earlier this month, the body kit – unveiled by Cal’s Motor sub-brand of Japanese firm Alpine Style – is reminiscent of a 1970s Chevrolet K5 Blazer SUV.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 27, 2024

Strip away the camouflage, and this is what Kia’s long-awaited dual-cab ute will look like when it launches in 2025. While previously spied examples of the Kia Tasman have been mules, wearing cobbled-together sheetmetal borrowed from the Mohave SUV, this one spotted by Korean spy video outlet Woopa TV appears to be wearing production sheetmetal.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 27, 2024

The immaculate, black-on-black muscle car, once owned by ‘Memphis Raines’ himself will cross the auction block with no reserve In the fictional world of the 2000 movie Gone in 60 Seconds , the range-topping, big-power Plymouth Barracuda was known simply as ‘Shannon’. There, the 1971 Hemi ‘Cuda was certainly bold, finished in ‘Moulin Rouge’ pink with matte ‘Hemi’ motif stripes and as a ’71 model, the only year to feature quad headlamps.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 27, 2024

MG Australia has made no changes to its ZST crossover for 2024. An updated, restyled version of the cheaper ZS , the ZST adds a suite of safety technology over its ZS sibling which includes blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control. There’s a $3000 premium between the ZS and entry-model ZST Core. According to VFACTS figures, MG Australia sold 29,258 examples of its ZS in 2023.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 27, 2024

Join us for a journey around the sporting capital of Australia showcasing Kia’s newest electric offering. In our second Australian Open special Australian sporting legend Dylan Alcott joins Drive’s Emma Notarfrancesco for a day out, piloting the Kia EV9. Melbourne, Wednesday 24 th January 2024 – Leading automotive and lifestyle network, Drive, has today announced the upcoming premiere of its newest special, ‘Chasing Champions.’ Partnering with tennis champion, Dylan Alcot

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Auto Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

Continue reading This chart shows how Tesla can keep cutting prices and stay ahead of the competition This chart shows how Tesla can keep cutting prices and stay ahead of the competition originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 27 Jan 2024 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 27, 2024

At times, it’s evident that a celebrity’s association with a vehicle can significantly increase its selling price, particularly when they have a strong connection to the automotive world. For example, anything previously owned or driven by Steve McQueen is almost guaranteed to fetch a premium. However, there are occasions when the link between a celebrity and the enthusiast community is less apparent.

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Auto Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

Filed under: Toyota , Car Buying , Electric , Hydrogen Cars , Sedan Continue reading 2024 Toyota Mirai gets tiny changes, small price increases 2024 Toyota Mirai gets tiny changes, small price increases originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 27 Jan 2024 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motor 1

JANUARY 27, 2024

This early 1960s Mercedes-Benz 300D was a Rolls-Royce fighter. For the last 10 years, it's been forgotten. Now it's getting the love it deserves.

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Auto Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

Continue reading U.S. energy secretary pitches Wall Street to invest in clean power U.S. energy secretary pitches Wall Street to invest in clean power originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 27 Jan 2024 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motor 1

JANUARY 27, 2024

The Porsche 597 could float on water and could scale steep inclines thanks to a dedicated crawler gear.

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Auto Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

Filed under: Motorsports Continue reading Formula One's new team name mocked as the worst in series history Formula One's new team name mocked as the worst in series history originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 27 Jan 2024 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motor 1

JANUARY 27, 2024

The wraps are coming off this summer.

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Auto Express

JANUARY 27, 2024

Pictures of the Dacia Duster and MG ZS taking part in our real-world twin test. Pictures taken by Auto Express senior photographer Pete Gibson.

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Car Examer

JANUARY 27, 2024

The automotive industry is witnessing a transformative shift towards sustainable transportation solutions, with hydrogen and electric cars emerging as two prominent contenders. As the world strives to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change, the debate over hydrogen versus electric cars has gained significant traction. This article delves into the key aspects of both technologies to unravel which might be the better choice for the future of green mobility.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 27, 2024

The final design for the Australia-bound Kia ute has been caught on camera at last, after months of test ‘mules’ wearing bodywork improvised from other Kia models. Images via Woopa TV on YouTube. The 2025 Kia Tasman ute has been photographed in its showroom-bound bodywork for the first time, ahead of Australian showroom arrivals due in mid-2025.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 27, 2024

The first Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sits at the top of the company’s range, and in a sense replaces both the diesel and the petrol V8 engines that are not available in this generation. Available only in flagship Summit Reserve trim, it aligns more closely with Land Rovers and BMWs than with more mainstream fare, and thus continues Jeep’s steady climb upmarket.

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