Mon.Dec 30, 2024

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Nissan technical college students built a Z wagon

Motor Authority

Students from Nissan's technical college have prepared a trio of concepts for the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon The concepts include a Nissan Z station wagon that features elements from three separate Nissan vehicles The lineup also features a heavily tuned Nissan Bluebird and a modern interpretation of the Kenmary-era Nissan Skyline Students from.

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Our favourite cars of 2024: Porsche 911 S/T

Autocar

This is what happens when you make the utterly dazzling Porsche 911 GT3 a touch more usable on the road Stop press. Road tester likes special-edition Porsche. I hate to be such a clich, but Porsche does have a habit of nailing this sort of thing. Im actually not the biggest Porsche fanboy. With its downforce, extra firm suspension and stripped-out interior, the normal 911 GT3 lacks a bit of approachability for me.

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Gordon Murray plans track-focused T.33s for mid-2025

Motor Authority

The GMA T.33 supercar is set to gain a track-focused “s” version The T.33s will be the third and final version of the V-12-powered T.33 GMA will then launch a different type of car boasting a new platform The U.K.'s Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) will unveil a more track-focused “s” version as the third and final version of.

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Someone Wanted a Gun Holster in Their Hennessey Venom F5

Motor 1

Hennessey didnt reveal if it fulfilled the request, though we wouldn't be surprised considering the company's Texan roots.

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Lamborghini to make limited IMSA GTP assault in 2025

Motor Authority

Lamborghini's SC63 LMDh will only contest IMSA's five-race Michelin Endurance Cup in 2025 Lamborghini will not participate in the 2025 season of the FIA World Endurance Championship A return to the World Endurance Championship in future seasons has not been announced After announcing in November plans to sit out the 2025 season of the FIA World.

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Gordon Murray Is Making a 'Tougher' T.33S Supercar

Motor 1

It should be quicker, sharper, and more aerodynamic.

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Inside the world of cars: our best features of 2024

Auto Express

Our favourite features of 2024 cover every topic of the motoring spectrum

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Someone Already Cut the Roof Off a New Dodge Charger

Motor 1

Drop Top Customs is readying a convertible conversion for the electric vehicle.

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Kia Recalls 23,000 EV9s After Worker May Have Missed Seat Bolts

Carscoops

Kia is recalling nearly 23,000 examples of the EV9s from the 2024 and 2025 model years. The crossover may have second- and third-row seats that aren’t properly bolted down. A plant assembly worker error caused the recall, but less than 1% of vehicles are affected. Kia is recalling 22,883 EV9s because their second- and third-row seats might not be bolted down.

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Stargazing in comfort with Genesis vehicle-to-load tech

Autocar

Genesis says power flows both ways. On a stargazing trip to Exmoor, we find out how useful our cars might soon be Power cuts can be really annoying, especially given how much of our lives are now dependent on devices that ultimately draw energy from a plug. But they're no problem at all if you have a Genesis GV60 , Electrified GV70 or Electrified G80.

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Car Deal of the Day: Top-selling Nissan Qashqai is a new year treat at £212 a month

Auto Express

The Nissan Qashqai is a very popular SUV and its fantastic value for money as our Deal of the Day for 30 December goes to show

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Sad day for the car business

Dealer World

It's truly a sad day as the car business has lost an very influencer leader with the passing of Garry House. We have been working together all year on a future project. I will miss his intellect and friendship.

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Boosting Customer Loyalty with Sales-to-Service Handoffs

AutoSuccessOnline

New car dealerships are constantly seeking effective strategies to enhance customer retention and boost sales. A pivotal yet often neglected approach is implementing effective sales-to-service handoffs. This tactic involves formalizing new car buyers introductions to the service department during their vehicle purchases, setting the stage for ongoing engagement and fostering enduring customer loyalty.

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Leveraging Local SEO to Drive More Customers to Your Automotive Dealership

Shawn Ryder

In todays competitive automotive market, having a strong online presence is essential for driving foot traffic to your dealership. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through Local SEO (Search Engine Optimization ). By optimizing your online presence for local searches, you can attract more customers in your area who are looking for vehicles and services you provide.

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‘A terrible steward’: US senator-elect calls for Jeep, Ram and Chrysler parent to sell brands

Drive.com

A United States senator-elect and former car dealer has accused Stellantis of mismanaging its American brands, calling for them to be spun off. A United States senator-elect has become the latest person to call for global automotive conglomerate Stellantis to offload Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler. Bernie Moreno, a former car dealer group owner elected to join the US Senate in January to represent the state of Ohio, accused Stellantis of being a terrible steward of its four American brands and ca

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Before You Ask, Yes, You Can Power A Car With 50 Drills

Jalopnik

Everyone who has ever picked up an electric drill has wondered if it would be possible to use one to drive a car. Wait, you havent wondered that ? Well I guess its just me and the Garage 54 hooligans. What if you had 50 drills? It makes sense for EVs to be powered by multiple electric motors , but what if each of Read more.

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Data from 800,000 Volkswagen EVs exposed after security lapse

CarExpert

Data from approximately 800,000 Volkswagen electric vehicles (EVs) has been exposed and available to hackers, after the German car giants software subsidiary reportedly suffered a recent security lapse. German publication Der Spiegel reports Volkswagens subsidiary Cariad previously blamed for delayed EV launches and software platforms had a security gap which allowed the vehicle data to be easily accessed by hackers.

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BMW M8 Coupe discontinued, Convertible and Gran Coupe to continue – report

Drive.com

BMW has reportedly stopped taking orders for its twin-turbo V8 M8 Coupe but the Convertible and Gran Coupe are set to remain in production, for now. The BMW M8 Coupe has reportedly hit the end of the road. According to BMW Blog , order books for the V8-powered M8 Coupe have closed globally, with production for remaining orders due to be filled imminently.

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2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper might not look like the Model 3 after all

CarExpert

More videos of the camouflaged Tesla Model Y Juniper update have surfaced online, previewing the upcoming changes to the worlds best-selling electric vehicle (EV). However, it may not simply be a cut-and-paste redesign from the recently facelifted Model 3 sedan like many first thought. The latest vision was uploaded to X (formerly Twitter) by Suppakit Phonorthong, and shows the Model Y driving with camouflage covering its front and rear ends, similar to previously spotted examples. 100s of new c

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Used Mazda MX-30 - pictures

Auto Express

Pictures of a used Mazda MX-30

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Another Australian region to detect cocaine in roadside drug-driving tests

CarExpert

The Australian Capital Territory will become just the third jurisdiction to detect cocaine in roadside drug tests from midnight tonight, in a bid to better protect road users in Canberra. As of January 1, 2025, cocaine will be able to be detected in oral fluid tests conducted at the roadside by police officers. Until now, ACT Policing has only been able to test for cannabis, methamphetamine and MDMA (ecstasy), though cocaine use in the territory has surged following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Used Mazda MX-30 (Mk1, 2020-date) buyer's guide: quirky EV is low on range but big on style

Auto Express

A full used buyer's guide on the Mazda MX-30 which has been on sale since 2020

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At $7,500, Is This 2010 Mercedes R350 A Redemptive Deal?

Jalopnik

When it comes to kitAWD, seven seats, an efficient diesel enginetodays Nice Price or No Dice R350 has got it going on. Lets find out if its price tag ensures those goods will soon be going to a good home. Read more.

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Be Prepared For Just Anything With These Items

Davey Auto Sales

Every Day Carry Items For Cars We can never predict when problems will happen, but we can choose to be prepared as humanly possible. There are a few everyday carry items for cars that drivers can keep ahead of the game should issues arise. It would be almost impossible to be prepared for everything that could happen; however, it is very possible to make a kit that could cover a lot of bases.

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Best features 2024 - pictures

Auto Express

Pictures of our favourite features from 2024

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What Nightmare Car Projects Did You Ditch This Year?

Jalopnik

The sun is about to rise on a new year. While its the perfect opportunity to look ahead to shiny new cars and fun projects, we should also take a moment to reflect on the things that we are glad to be leaving behind in 2024. There are projects housed in countless garages that are going nowhere for one reason or Read more.

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The new cars with the most power per dollar – 2024 edition

Drive.com

Electric cars are making insane power and rapid acceleration more affordable. Here are the new cars petrol, hybrid or electric offering the most power per dollar. As with most new cars, prices of high-performance vehicles have risen steadily over the past decade through the COVID-19 pandemic, emissions standards limiting choice and the demise of affordable Australian-made V8s.

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Dust-Caked Nissan 240SX Get Much Needed Deep Clean After Over 25 Years In Barn

Jalopnik

Discovering a barn find is a car enthusiasts dream. Its an opportunity to be an automotive Indiana Jones, except the museum that car belongs in is your garage. A 1989 Nissan 240SX got a new lease on life earlier this month after getting parked in a barn in 1996 or 1998 and not touched since. The coupes lengthy Read more.

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How to convert your overseas licence in Australia

Drive.com

If you’ve just got here, or have been driving for a while and need to convert an overseas licence, here’s what you need to do depending on where you plan to live. Arriving in Australia as a migrant and setting up your life in a new country can be daunting, but surprisingly converting an overseas licence isnt as hard as youd think. While there are some important Ts and Cs to be aware of, and the process can differ between the states and territories, in most cases converting an oversea

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Body-Swapping A Hellcat With A Town And Country Is As Hard As It Sounds

Jalopnik

When you think of a Hellcat swap , what do you picture? Probably someone pulling the engine out of a car and replacing it with a V8 out of a Hellcat , right? Well, what if there was a far more complicated way to swap a car ? What if you could just lay the body of another car atop a full Hellcat chassis, would that be Read more.

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Toyota Matches Ford And GM’s $1M Donation To Trump’s Record-Breaking Inaugural Fund

Carscoops

Toyota could be impacted by Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexican-built vehicles. Several major companies are working to gain favor with the incoming President. Ford and GM recently announced they will provide vehicles for the inauguration. Soon after it was revealed that Ford and GM would each contribute $1 million to Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, Toyota of North America announced that it would also match the donations of its competitors.

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2024 Bentley Flying Spur Edition 8 Exists So Your Chauffeur Can Have Fun Too

Jalopnik

When I first walked up to the 2024 Bentley Flying Spur Edition 8 Id be driving around Southern California in a parking garage below LAX , I was a bit disappointed. Usually, when I head out to LA, I do my best to get fun, sporty cars for my stay to take advantage of the wonderful roads we dont get back in New York City Read more.

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This Australian city wants to charge people to work on their cars

CarExpert

Residents of Victorias most populous region have to pay upwards of $400 just to work on their own vehicles, after a local government area imposed strict rules around private land use earlier this year. The City of Casey in Melbournes south-east, which includes suburbs like Cranbourne and Berwick, requires residents to apply for a private land use permit if theyre planning to store more than two unregistered vehicles for up to 90 days, store long heavy vehicles, and even dismantle, repair or serv

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Being Forced To Drive Everywhere All The Time Makes You Miserable: Study

Jalopnik

When you like cars, idea of a society built around cars sounds pretty great. There are some downsides to that plan , though, and were not just talking about the risk of someone crashing their car into your house. A new study found that while not having a car in the U.S. is bad for your overall life satisfaction, so is Read more.

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Genesis Le Mans GMR-001 Hypercar Will Have Two WRC Engines Fused Together

Carscoops

The South Korean brand needs to develop its new Le Mans racer at “hyperspeed.” As with other LMDh hypercars, the GMR-001 will use a hybrid system and be capped at 671 hp. Genesis has decided to base the car around a spec-chassis from Oreca. In 2026, Genesis will go endurance racing with its new GMR-001 LMDh hypercar, but the company is under pressure to meet this deadline, having yet to start building the car.

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KTM Likely To Leave MotoGP In 2026 If Racing Division Isn't Sold Off Next Year

Jalopnik

Its not a secret that KTM is in deep financial trouble. The Austrian motorcycle manufacturer is nearly $3 billion in debt and entered self-administration in late November. KTM is reportedly planning to shut down its entire MotoGP division in 2026. This would include its four-bike top-class effort along with its Moto2 Read more.

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New California Laws In 2025 Target Speeding, Street Takeovers, And More

Carscoops

New laws in California take effect on January 1, 2025, impacting street takeovers and speeding. Speeding on the Pacific Coast Highway will trigger civil penalties ranging from $50 to $500. Sideshow participants can face a suspension of their driver’s license for up to six months. California is about to drop a slew of new laws on its citizens. Before those laws go into effect, the state wants residents to know what’s coming.

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