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Praga Bohema track-focused hypercar starts deliveries

Motor Authority

Czech Republic's Praga has delivered its first Bohema hypercar The mid-engine hypercar features carbon-fiber construction and a tuned Nissan GT-R engine Pricing starts at $1.5 million and only 89 will be built Many performance cars are billed as race cars for the road, but few are more worthy of that claim than Praga's Bohema hypercar. Praga is a.

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Can a roll cage protect you in your street car?

Machines with Souls

A young man street racing has died, but could a roll cage have saved his life? I speak to an expert about how to protect yourself from speed. The post Can a roll cage protect you in your street car? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Lucid's second vehicle, the Gravity, starts production in US

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Plummeting used values could slow EV take-up further, claims new report

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Lease companies cant afford to sell ex-fleet vehicles, so will re-lease the old ones instead

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2026 Hyundai Palisade revealed with boxy design, nine seats

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Ram Recalling Over 300k Trucks Due To Loss Of ABS Brakes And Traction Control

Carscoops

Ram is recalling hundreds of thousands of heavy duty pickups because their anti-lock brakes, traction control, and electronic stability control may fail. The company is aware of numerous incidents and the issue is caused by a brake hydraulic control unit that can fail or malfunction. Mopar is recalling an additional 84,923 control units and those could have been installed on trucks dating back to the 2012 model year.

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2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata marks 35 years of sprightly roadster

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2024 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix preview: Season's final race

Motor Authority

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the final race of the 2024 F1 season, which features a record 24 races Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen has already claimed the 2024 Drivers' title The battle for the 2024 Constructors' title is still ongoing, with McLaren in the lead The final round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship takes place this weekend in.

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Chinese-Bred Peugeot Landtrek Gets A New Engine And Revised Styling

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The Peugeot Landtrek received a facelift. The facelifted truck gets a new 2.2-liter diesel with 197 hp (147 kW / 200 PS). The facelift also includes a redesigned grille, new tech, and safety features. Peugeot has launched a facelift for the Landtrek, almost five years after its debut. The midsize pickup benefits from minor exterior and interior tweaks, alongside the addition of a new 2.2-liter turbodiesel powertrain option.

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Cadillac F1 team principal was Marussia's sporting director

Motor Authority

Graeme Lowdon will serve as team principal for the future Cadillac F1 team Cadillac F1 is expected to start racing in 2026 as an 11th team A Cadillac power unit is in the works but likely won’t be ready for the 2026 debut Former Marussia Sporting Director Graeme Lowdon was named on Thursday as the team principal for the planned Cadillac.

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Smart Tires Could Automatically Adapt To Driving Conditions By 2035

Carscoops

Most people don’t think much about tires, but they could soon become high-tech tools. Future smart tires could feature sensors and grooves that adapt to driving conditions. Nokian suggests these advanced tires could hit the market within a decade. Nokian Tyres might not be as well known as Michelin or Pirelli , but the Finnish firm is envisioning a future where tires could automatically adapt to driving conditions.

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Mercedes-Benz expands Manufaktur program, opens customer studio

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Speeding offences in England and Wales hit all-time high

Autocar

Cameras caught 98% of speeding offences in 2023 A total of 2,324,542 speed-limit breaches were recorded in England and Wales last year The number of speeding offences recorded by police forces across England and Wales last year hit an all-time high, according to new data released by the Home Office. A total of 2,324,542 speed-limit breaches were recorded during 2023 an increase of 10% compared with the year priorand the highest since comparable records began in 2011.

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Toyota Steals Mazda’s Soul For 2025 Corolla Cross

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The deep shade of metallic red can be paired with a Jet Black roof. Toyota appears to have dropped Barcelona Red to make way for the new color. A handful of minor other tweaks have been made to the 2025 Corolla Cross. I’ve long considered Mazda’s Soul Red Crystal paint one of the finest paint options offered by any car manufacturer. It perfectly complements the brand’s current range of models and their Kodo design language, accentuating the curves and shimmering under the sun.

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Classic BMW M1 Gets A Touch Of Kith And Techno Violet Magic

Carscoops

Kith’s custom M1 features a sleek Techno Violet paint job, adding a modern twist. The interior has been re-trimmed with luxurious Black Merino leather and debossed details. The M1’s original 3.5-liter inline-six engine that delivers 277 horsepower remains untouched. When BMW and KITH team up, you know it’s going to turn heads. The collaboration between the New York-based apparel brand and BMW, helmed by founder Ronnie Fieg, has produced a one-of-a-kind M1.

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MG won’t cede the titles of Australia’s favourite small SUV, light car

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MG says it expects to continue to be able to boast it has Australia’s most popular small SUV and light car, even as new-generation models come on stream that are more expensive. It launched a new MG 3 in June, which saw the base price of the popular light hatch climb by $18,990 drive-away to $23,990 before on-roads. MG’s new-generation MG 3 is therefore a significantly more expensive vehicle than the one it replaces, and the new ZS is launching first as a pricier hybrid with more aff

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Ford Hypes Up Mustang GTD Nurburgring Time Before December 10 Reveal

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The 2017 SRT Viper ACR is, so far, the fastest US car to ever lap the Nurburgring. Ford claims the Mustang GTD is even faster and can dip below the 7-minute mark. Powering the GT3-inspired muscle car is a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 with 825 hp. Ford has always been clear about its intentions to take the limited-run Mustang GTD to the Nurburgring to set a flying lap.

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MG 5 electric estate reaches the end of the road

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The MG 5 will disappear from sale in 2025 as the model is deemed surplus to requirements

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Dacia Duster Soul Of Dakar Concept Could Inspire Future Special Edition Models

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Dacia celebrates its 2025 Dakar entry with a one-off build based on the Duster. The Duster Soul Of Dakar features a rally-inspired livery and a roof rack. Dacia might consider putting Dakar-themed special editions into production. Dacia has introduced the Duster Soul Of Dakar, a special build celebrating the company’s participation at the grueling rally.

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This Lewis Hamilton-Inspired AMG G63 Is the Fastest G-Class Ever

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Na Na Na… BAM! Drunk Batman Driver Crashes Into A Pole, Flees Like A Villain

Carscoops

Police tracked down the costume-wearing suspect after local residents joined the chase. A UK court imposed a 12-month driving ban and a $765 fine on the caped offender. Sometimes, the best stories don’t come from epic battles or daring rescues. They emerge from the absurdity of everyday life. Consider the case of a UK man dressed as Batman (think Temu’s “Budget Knight” collection) who managed to land himself in trouble.

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Dacia Duster Soul of Dakar hints at new range of special editions

Autocar

Duster Soul of Dakar borrows its distinctive livery from the Dacia Sandrider Firms CEO is considering a more direct link between the brands rally raid car and its road-going models Dacia has revealed a special version of its Duster SUV inspired by the famed Dakar Rally. Named the Duster Soul of Dakar, it is officially a one-off concept car to celebrate the brands entry on the rally-raid event but the companys CEO has suggested that a line of similar cars could soon make it to showrooms.

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Leaky Fuel Filler Sparks Honda Recall Of 206,000 Passport And Pilot SUVs

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The recall involves 2023-2024 Honda Passport and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot models. Honda isn’t aware of any injuries or deaths caused by the possible fuel leak. Dealers have been instructed to ensure the loose connection is fixed. Certain Honda Passport and Honda Pilot models in the US are at an increased risk of catching fire after a crash because of an issue with the fuel filler.

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New BMW XM Kith Concept is an M1-inspired super-SUV

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Limited-edition BMW XM revealed at Art Basel Miami in the US, with purple paint and a link to the iconic M1

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Lamborghini Ad Personam Spent Over 230 Hours Painting This Special Urus SE

Carscoops

Lamborghini’s Ad Personam division was tasked with making a one-off Urus unlike any other. Complementing the wild exterior are several custom interior touches. The Lamborghini Urus has become a common sight in Miami, Florida. In fact, there are so many that it can be difficult to differentiate one from the other. So, when Lamborghini decided to create a special Urus SE for Art Basel Miami Beach, it had to get creative.

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The Ancient Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Gets a Manual Gearbox

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Ford Ranger MS-RT sports ute one step closer to potential Australian launch

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Car Deal of the Day: posh Peugeot 5008 seven-seat SUV for just £225 a month

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A spacious SUV with a daring design and plush cabin. Whats not to like?

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Second best-ever November for vans, says SMMT

Motor Trader

The new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market recorded its fourth consecutive month of growth as registrations rose by 10.5% in November, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It was the second biggest November recorded in the history of the LCV market, with 30,300 new vans, pick-ups and 4x4s registered. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: The UK light commercial vehicle market continues to build back after a challenging start to the year, delivering the best pe

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New Audi A5 Avant TDI 2024 review: A4's replacement is practical and efficient

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The new Audi A5 Avant makes a lot of sense as a family car, if you can afford the premium price

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All-new 2026 Hyundai Palisade revealed in Korea

Torque Report

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade has been revealed for the Korean market, marking the next generation of the brand’s largest SUV and giving us a preview of what to expect from the US version. Outside, the 2026 Hyundai Palisade builds on the design trend set by the new Santa Fe. The front features a dramatic, imposing grille flanked on either side by distinctive headlights featuring blocky accent lighting.

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Listen to the GMA T.50s Shoot Fire on a Race Track

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The country where it’s mandatory to pick up hitchhikers

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Honda Recalls Pilot, Passport for Potential Fuel Leak

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Army eyes Australian-made missile vehicle – report

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Abarth EVs will spawn new special editions

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Abarth chief also says a Formula E entry would make sense

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