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2025 Lexus LX revealed with new LX 700h hybrid flagship

Motor Authority

Lexus reveals updated LX with new hybrid powertrain Chassis reinforcements to support hybrid powertrain improve steering and stability Updated Lexus LX also gains rugged Overtrail grade Lexus has introduced an update to the LX for the 2025 model year and included among the changes is a new hybrid powertrain, marking the first time the Lexus.

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Luxembourg September 2024: Mini (+45.6%) stands out in negative market

Best Selling Cars Blog

Mini breaks into the Luxembourg Top 10 in September. The Luxembourg new car market drops -6.7% year-on-year in September to 3,620 units. This leads to a year-to-date volume off -5.5% to 35,890. Volkswagen (+24.7%) defies the negative market and reclaims the top spot it holds year-to-date with 12.7% share. BMW (+20%) is also in great shape and stays in 2nd place. #1 a year ago and last month, Mercedes (-4.2%) still evolves way better than YTD at 10.2% share vs. 8.4% so far this year.

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2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV ups range to 492 miles

Motor Authority

Chevrolet Silverado EV prices have been reduced Chevrolet Silverado EV now has multiple battery options Silverado EV WT now available for both commercial and private buyers The Chevrolet Silverado EV enters its second year on the market with some big improvements in range and price. Chevy's electric pickup truck arrived for the 2024 model year and.

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Germany private sales September 2024: Tesla Model Y most popular

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Tesla Model Y is the favourite of German private buyers in September. Private sales (PS) in Germany account for 68,920 units in September, that’s a 33% ratio and a -7.3% year drop. The year-to-date volume is up a tiny 0.8% to 687,724 for a 32.5% PS ratio vs 31.9% over the same period in 2023. #1 over the Full Year 2023 but #5 so far this year, the Tesla Model Y is back in pole position with a strong 65% PS ratio vs. 61.3% YTD. #1 last month, the VW T-Roc drops to #2 with a PS ratio of

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Pagani starts offering its artistry to rivals via Modena Design

Motor Authority

Prior to starting Pagani in 1992, company founder Horacio Pagani had already established the company Modena Design to supply the industry with components made from high-end composite materials, including carbon fiber which was still in its infancy at the time as far as production cars were concerned. Modena Design also supplied Pagani in its.

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Pakistan September 2024: Market up 23.9%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Suzuki Alto holds 30.6% of the Pakistani market this month. Sales of locally made new light vehicles gain 23.9% year-on-year in September to 10,297 units according to local association PAMA. The year-to-date tally is now up 44.2% to 91,957 on devastated year-ago results. Note Changan and Kia do not report sales figures to PAMA but are reported to be quite successful here.

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2024 Shelby F-150 Baja Raptor ready to rock with over 900 hp

Motor Authority

Shelby American on Wednesday revealed its first take on the updated 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor range. The Ford tuner extraordinaire has taken the already capable pickup truck and dialed up the performance to bring it even closer to a Baja desert racing trophy truck, with power ranging from 550 hp to somewhere over 900 hp. The 550-hp version is based.

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SEMA sues California over planned gas-powered truck ban

Motor Authority

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) have filed a lawsuit against some of California's electric vehicle mandates, which the state plans to implement via its Advanced Clean Fleets rules. The specific mandates require medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks, including bigger pickups (gross.

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South Korea September 2024: Renault Grand Koleos up to #12

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Renault Grand Koleos aka Geely Monjaro has a blockbuster debut in South Korea. New light vehicle sales in South Korea edge up 0.9% year-on-year in September to 130,416 units. This lift is only due to the good health of foreign manufacturers at +10.1% to 24,839 whereas locals are off -1% to 105,577. The year-to-date tally is down -6.9% to 1,196,952 including 1,002,221 locals (-7.9%) and 194,731 foreigners (-1.5%).

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Kia marks 80th anniversary with manual-equipped EV restomod

Motor Authority

Kia is Korea's oldest car company at 80 years old To celebrate 80th anniversary, Kia unveiled 1996 Pride hatch powered by batteries Electric Pride was built by EV restomod expert Electrogenic Kia turned 80 this year, and the automaker's U.K. division celebrated with the unveiling of an electric restomod based on a 1996 Kia Pride subcompact.

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New Zealand September 2024: Rentals push Toyota up to 25.5% share

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The Toyota Yaris Cross is up to a record 4th place in September. New vehicle sales in New Zealand gain a sturdy 8.7% year-on-year in September to 11,777, yet September 2023 was off -26.5% on the year prior so we remain at low historical levels. The year-to-date volume remains in frank negative at -16.1% to 93,831. Passenger Cars are off a searing -16.8% to 1,684, but SUVs shoot up 12.8% to 6,874 and Light Commercials are up 29.4% to 2,594.

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For $228,000, AC Cars Will Sell You A New Ace With A 300HP EcoBoost Engine

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AC Cars has introduced the new Ace and Ace Bristol, ahead of their launch next year. The models feature retro-inspired carbon fiber bodywork and a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine with over 300 hp. The company is currently accepting reservations and pricing starts at the equivalent of $228,440. AC Cars is enhancing their retro-inspired lineup with the new Ace and Ace Bristol.

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Tesla Robotaxi finally revealed: self-driving coupé due by 2027

Autocar

Cybercab is a vision of Tesla's AI-powered self-driving future Compact, self-driving two-seater – tipped to cost £23k – revealed alongside autonomous, 20-seat Robovan Tesla has finally revealed its long-promised 'Robotaxi' – a compact, self-driving coupé that shows the firm's vision for a global fleet of autonomous vehicles. Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off the autonomous Cybercab concept at an event in the US overnight, alongside a larger self-driving 20-seat van that's dubbed the Robovan.

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How Do You Steal An R32 GT-R from Nissan’s Heritage Collection? Somehow, It Happened

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Thieves stole a rare 1991 R32 GT-R from Nissan Australia’s heritage fleet during a brazen heist. The model was the first R32 to be delivered Down Under, and remained in pristine condition. Nissan is asking for help to recover the vehicle, while a police investigation is underway. In the latest episode of “Things We Didn’t See Coming but Totally Should Have,” Nissan Australia has shared that one of its prized possessions, a red 1991 R32 GT-R from its heritage fleet, was br

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Used Ford Ranger 2011-2022 review

Autocar

The Ford Ranger neatly blends ruggedness with car-like refinement and usability - but is it still a sensible purchase second hand? Pick-up truck drivers are a particularly tough crowd to please, so the fact that Ford’s Ranger has for years now been the best-selling such vehicle in the UK is no small reassurance that it’s the pick of the bunch.Pick-ups have always been popular with farmers and builders in the UK, but it wasn’t until the early 2010s that they became a more widely popular choice th

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Corvette C6 Falls Off Lift, Owner Wants $17K, Shop Offers $5K, Sparking Messy Dispute

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A Texas Corvette owner demands $17,000 in damages after his C6 falls off a shop’s lift. According to the shop, the bay was rented out to a third party working on the Chevrolet. With the Corvette already having a salvage title, the dispute has escalated to small claims court. A man in Garland, Texas ,was evidently present when a local shop accidentally dropped his Chevrolet C6 Corvette from a lift.

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Tesla Robotaxi finally revealed: self-driving coupe due by 2027

Autocar

Cybercab is a vision of Tesla's AI-powered self-driving future Compact, self-driving two-seater – tipped to cost £23k – revealed alongside autonomous, 20-seat Robovan Tesla has finally revealed its long-promised 'Robotaxi' - a compact, self-driving coupé that shows the firm's vision for a global fleet of autonomous vehicles. Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off the autonomous Cybercab concept at an event in the US overnight, alongside a larger self-driving van with 20 seats that's dubbed the Robovan.

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GM Thinks The US Can Dethrone China As EV Battery King

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The carmaker will start to produce lithium-iron-phosphate batteries in North America. Kurt Kelty from GM believes the US can grow much like Asia has done over the past 20 years. The boss of GM’s battery department believes the U.S. can lead the world on EV batteries thanks to a strong local customer base and government policies encouraging local development and manufacturing of battery cells.

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Jaguar XF Sportbrake

Autocar

Full-size British estate goes under the scalpel for the last time. Is it an unsung hero or a relic? British automotive journalists are supposedly some of the world’s hardest to please, which could be one reason why the Jaguar XF Sportbrake has got to where it is today.In the most basic sense, it’s a sharply styled four-door estate car with a large boot at the back, a combustion engine up front and a well-appointed interior in the middle.

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Renault Reboots Twizy As Mobilize Duo And Adds Bento Cargo Van

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Renault’s new Mobilize division has revealed the electric Duo, the successor to the tandem two-seat Twizy. Two versions capable of 28 mph and 50 mph cater to different Euro regulations, with the slow one being legal for drivers without a license. Mobilize has also developed a Bento cargo van variant for urban deliveries. Renault killed the Twizy off in September 2023 but it hasn’t given up on its quirky tandem two-seater.

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Next Nissan Leaf to be launched with vehicle-to-grid charging in UK

Autocar

Leaf, Qashqai and Juke successors will arrive from 2026 with a system that could help cut costs The electric successor to the Nissan Leaf will feature bi-directional vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging available for use by UK customers when it is launched in 2026. Nissan says it is the first car firm to both develop a “breakthrough” on-board two-way charging system and secure the certification needed to offer the vehicle-to-grid charging service – in which energy stored in a car’s battery can be sold

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Heritage Customs’ White And Blue Land Rover Defender Celebrates The Beauty Of Cyprus

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The blue paint of the Defender 90 is inspired by the blue skies of the Mediterranean island. Heritage Customs has fitted a set of white 20-inch forged wheels. Custom white and dark blue leather adorns the off-roader’s interior. Heritage Customs has lifted the veil on its latest Land Rover Defender project. The special creation, known as The Spirit of Cyprus Valiance Convertible, is based on the Defender 90 and could be produced in limited numbers.

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Tesla Cybercab autonomous taxi revealed

CarExpert

Elon Musk has officially unveiled the Tesla Cybercab , a fully autonomous taxi that’s expected to enter production in 2026. The Tesla Cybercab was revealed at the We, Robot event held today at the Warner Bros. film studio in Los Angeles, and livestreamed on Tesla’s YouTube channel. Sharing a design very similar to previous renders, the Cybercab will debut as a two-door compact autonomous vehicle with an estimated sticker price of under US$30,000 (A$44,500).

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Tesla CyberCab Is A Robotaxi You’ll Be Able To Buy For Less Than $30,000

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The EV has been designed without a steering wheel or pedals and should reach production in 2026. Tesla expects to begin rolling out unsupervised versions of its Full-Self Driving system next year. The car manufacturer has not yet revealed details about the car’s powertrain. Tesla has unveiled its long-awaited robotaxi at an event in the US. The car, officially dubbed the CyberCab, takes design inspiration from the Cybertruck, and unlike many other robotaxi prototypes unveiled over the past

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Tesla Robovan revealed as wild 20-passenger autonomous shuttle

CarExpert

Tesla’s We, Robot event today marked the long-awaited reveal of the Cybercab , but company CEO Elon Musk included a surprise unveiling. The Robovan – or as the outspoken CEO pronounces it, the ‘Ro-bovan’ – was revealed at Warner Bros. studio in Los Angeles. Resembling a streamlined locomotive more so than any existing people mover or minibus, the Robovan can carry up to 20 people or can be used to transport goods. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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Chinese Automakers Move Into Russian Plants Abandoned By The West

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Chery has reportedly begun assembling vehicles at Russian plants previously owned by Mercedes, Nissan, and Volkswagen. Chinese firms are said to be responsible for over 50% of new cars sales in the country, following the exit of Western brands. Russia is reportedly increasing fees on imported vehicles, which could cause more Chinese firms to setup shop in the country.

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2025 Kia EV5: Drive-away pricing undercuts Tesla Model Y

CarExpert

Kia Australia has confirmed its all-new and all-electric EV5 SUV will start from $56,770 drive-away when it arrives in showrooms later this month – see below for the full price list. Three trim levels will be available from launch – Air, Earth and GT-Line – with the latter arriving in December. Further, two battery options will be offered depending on variant, as will single-motor and dual-motor drivetrains.

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The World’s First Twin-Turbo Lamborghini Revuelto Will Have Over 2,000 HP

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This insane Revuelto should be able to keep pace with the planet’s most powerful electric hypercars. Underground Racing has been offering 1,600 hp upgrades for the Aventador for several years. If you own a Lamborghini and want to make it even faster, Underground Racing has long been the place to go. The firm in North Carolina has been producing twin-turbo packages for the finest Raging Bulls for more than a decade, and for its latest project, has turned its attention to the Revuelto and cr

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GM Energy Introduces New PowerBank Options for EV Owners and Home Energy Management

Automotive Addicts

General Motors (GM) is stepping further into the energy sector with the introduction of the GM Energy PowerBank. This new stationary storage product gives electric vehicle (EV) owners the ability to store energy, integrate it with solar power, and use it to manage household electricity needs. This launch represents a push to expand GM Energy’s reach.

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Honda’s Future EVs Will Let You Pretend You’re Driving An NSX Or S2000 With Simulated Sounds And Shifts

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Honda’s 0 Series EVs will use artificial sounds and seat vibrations to recreate the driving feel of classic ICE vehicles. The e prototype offers simulated exhaust sounds from classic models like the S2000, NSX-R, and even the Honda Jet. The company may sell exclusive EV soundtracks, transforming nostalgia for iconic models into a new revenue opportunity.

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Toyota re-enters Formula 1, but not with its own team

CarExpert

Toyota is back in Formula 1 after a 15-year hiatus, joining forces with midfielder Haas F1 Team after signing a technical partnership. Haas, an American team that has competed in F1 since 2016, has reportedly signed a multi-year deal with Toyota that will “share expertise and knowledge, as well as resources” through the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) motorsport division.

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BMW Recall Costs Owner $28.97 In Towing, So Naturally, She Sued

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The plaintiff says the recall will cost owners tens of thousands of hours and dollars. BMW’s widespread recall impacts models, including the X1, Z4, 3-Series, and 4-Series. Blow-by-liquid from the positive crankcase ventilation system may collect on the intake air hose of impacted models. Not only is BMW facing the headache of recalling over 720,000 vehicles in the United States due to a faulty water pump, but the automaker also has the joy of contending with a proposed class action lawsui

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Mitsubishi teases new Renault-based electric SUV

CarExpert

Mitsubishi has given us another sneak peak at one of its upcoming electric SUVs, this time at the launch event for the new Outlander. During Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV presentation the silhouette of a yet unreleased model was projected onto the big screen with the captions “100% electric C SUV” and “next year” The C likely refers to C-segment, a term denoting mid-sized vehicles, so the car in question shapes up as a medium electric SUV. 100s of new car deals are av

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2025 DS8 Flagship Caught Bare-Faced Ahead Of Imminent Debut

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The DS8 is set to become the brand’s flagship model when it launches later this year. A prototype with an exposed front end was recently captured by our spy photographers. The model is built on the STLA Medium platform and features a dual-motor electric powertrain. Stellantis’ DS Automobiles employees seem to be slipping when it comes to camouflaging their prototypes.

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Dealer demand for AFVs gains momentum at auction

Motor Trader

The volumes of alternatively fueled vehicles (AFVs) sold at trade-to-trade platform iDealer Auction rose 13% in September. Although the average sold price (£14,342) and retail margin (£2,740) dipped slightly month-on-month, down by 2.6% and 7.6% respectively, trade demand remains robust with the selling price around £700 higher than the first quarter of the year.

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RS2.00 Concept Is An After-Hours Ford Project Celebrating The Iconic Group B RS200

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Ford designers have revealed the RS2.00 concept, a homage to the Group B RS200 that celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. The designers worked up the initial sketches in their spare time, before gaining the approval of Ford design chiefs. Described as a “friendly monster” like the original Ghia-designed RS200, the RS2.00 features an interior inspired by gaming simulators.

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Kia EV4 spied as a bold Korean rival to the Tesla Model 3

CarExpert

Kia is replacing its Cerato with the more radically styled K4 hatch and sedan, and these new models are set to get electric counterparts. Not that the EV4 will share the same platform – the K4 range is expected to use dedicated electric E-GMP underpinnings – but they will feature similarly bold styling. Kia revealed the EV4 in concept form as a sedan last year, but a hatchback version was recently spied testing. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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