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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz spy shots reveal mild updates

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Hyundai's preparing to refresh its pickup truck. Spotted on public roads, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is now undergoing cold-weather testing. Despite the heavy camouflage, it's clear the South Korean automaker's pickup truck's refresh will be mild. The prototypes appear to be production ready and a debut is expected to take place in 2024 with.

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Car-Buying More Satisfying in 2023

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Study shows buyers having an easier time, including on price.

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2025 Audi Q7 receives updated look

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Audi gave its Q7 three-row SUV a facelift. The automaker on Tuesday showed an updated Q7 with revised front and rear styling for the European market. If these same changes are applied to the U.S.-market Q7, it will likely be for the 2025 model year. New versions of Audi's HD Matrix LED headlights add a digital daytime running light element, with.

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New Czech firm launches UK's first electric 4x4 for £50k

Autocar

Rolling ladder-frame chassis and G-Wagen-esque body are borrowed from Force Motors' Gurkha 4x4. MWM Spartan 2.0 beats rivals to market, offering 150-mile range and whopping 793lb ft of torque An affordable electric off-roader is now on sale in the UK, after Czech start-up MW Motors beat all the major manufacturers to market. The new Spartan EV 2.0 promises to match supreme yet easy-to-use off-road capability – already verified on test by Autocar – with on-road refinement from £49,995.

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Rivian patents bed rack system

Motor Authority

Bed racks are a popular aftermarket accessory for pickup trucks, but a recently revealed patent filing indicates Rivian is developing its own version for electric pickups. A patent application titled "Folding Vehicle Rack System" was filed by Rivian with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Dec. 27, 2022, and published by the.

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Hyundai Casper set for European launch with electric power

Autocar

Casper has a thrummy 1.0-litre three-pot in Korea, but EV prototypes have been spotted Cute miniature crossover, based on the i10 city car, is set to do battle here with the new Citroën C3 EV The Hyundai Casper could soon become available in European markets with a new electric powertrain. The crossover-style city car , which is currently sold exclusively in South Korea, has been spotted winter testing in Scandinavia, suggesting it could be completing the homologation process for Europe.

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2026 Audi Q9, electric Lamborghinis, 2025 Audi Q7: Car News Headlines

Motor Authority

The 2026 Audi Q9 continued testing on public roads. The full-size crossover SUV is now undergoing cold-weather testing in the snow. Still completely covered in camouflage, the large luxury SUV sported a different wheel design than previous prototypes. Dual exhaust tips were present indicating a gas-powered engine under the hood. Lamborghini.

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2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre recalled over potential fire risk

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Rolls-Royce is recalling many of the first electric cars it has built over an insufficient electrical ground that could increase the chances of a fire. The automaker says that potentially affected 2024 Spectre electric coupes were made from October 24, 2023 through December 11, 2023. Production of the Spectre started last summer, according to.

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‘Someone finally did it’: Tesla at petrol station sparks controversy

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Reddit users have weighed in on whether or not this act should be a fineable offence, citing new ‘ICEing’ legislation. A Tesla Model Y parked at a service station on Sydney’s North Shore in January 2024. Image credit: Drive.com.au The rivalry between owners of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and electric vehicles (EV) has been ongoing in the automotive industry for the past couple of years.

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Lamborghini electric GT arriving in 2028, electric Super SUV in 2029

Motor Authority

Lamborghini has reaffirmed plans to launch its first EV in 2028, followed by an "electric Super SUV" in 2029, according to a business update from the automaker released Tuesday. The timeline for the launch of the first all-electric Lamborghini matches what the automaker said when it unveiled the Lanzador concept, which previews the planned.

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Tesla cars to be banned from Chinese government buildings amid security fears — report

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Restrictions on where Tesla electric cars can be driven are reportedly increasing across China as concerns over the data the vehicles can collect grow. Tesla drivers in China are reportedly facing entry bans in government-affiliated buildings as security concerns with the US increase. According to a report published by Nikkei Asia , an increasing number of meeting halls and exhibition centres across the country are refusing entry to Tesla vehicles.

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F1 rejects Andretti's bid to join grid in 2025 or 2026, leaves door open for 2028

Motor Authority

Andretti, and subsequently Cadillac, won't be joining the Formula 1 grid anytime soon. On Wednesday, ESPN reported that Formula 1 has officially rejected Andretti and Cadillac's bid to join the championship in 2025 or 2026. The door was left open for the joint team to enter in 2028. The governing body of the Formula 1 World Championship approved.

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DS 3 E-Tense

Autocar

Stellantis' Parisian premium brand aims to blend fashionable style and onboard comfort to retain its familiar selling point Between so many of the Stellantis Group’s compact electric cars that are now clamouring for your attention and cash, the DS 3 E-Tense suddenly seems like the forgotten child. It was facelifted at the end 2022, losing its old ‘Crossback’ model suffix - but gaining battery capacity, range and motor power in the process.

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Informativ Unveils Mobile App to Prevent ID Fraud

AutoDealer Today

Compliance technology company offering designed to enforce a compliant sales process.

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Mini Aceman EV Flaunts Its Crossover Stance Before April 24 Debut

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The Mini Aceman is almost ready to hit the roads, as proven by the lightly camouflaged prototypes of the EV-only crossover going through the last stages of development in the desert. The new model is expected to debut at the Auto China show on April 24, bridging the gap between the Cooper hatchback and the Countryman SUV. As with earlier spy shots , the official gallery of development prototypes suggests that the production-spec Aceman is a tone-down version of the concept from 2022.

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Top 10 best hybrid cars 2024

Autocar

Petrol-electric hybrids combine the convenience of fossil fuels with the lures of zero-emissions running. So which do we recommend? The commercial success of the hybrid car has been quite a thing to witness over the last couple of decades. It’s created a broad and varied patchwork of models to choose from for private buyers and company car owners alike.

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Sydney Sweeney Customized A 2024 Ford Mustang GT And You Could Win It

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Fancy winning a 2024 Ford Mustang GT designed by actress Sydney Sweeney? Well, now is your chance as Ford is running a contest until February 7 with the winner to walk away with a new Mustang that takes inspiration from the 1965 ‘Stang owned by Sweeney. The actress is a noted car enthusiast and has a long affiliation with Ford. She learned to drive in her great-grandfather’s Ford F-100 and during the COVID-19 pandemic, detailed the process of restoring a 1969 Ford Bronco.

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Cadillac-backed Andretti Formula 1 bid rejected for 2025

Autocar

F1 chiefs rule out the General Motors-backed team joining the grid in 2025 – but leave the door open for 2028 Formula 1 bosses have rejected plans by Andretti Autosport, backed by General Motors (GM), to enter the sport in 2025 – but have left it as a possibility for the 2028 season. Racing giant Andretti Autosport, which runs teams in Indycar and Formula E among other categories, had announced a bid to enter F1 in a partnership with GM’s Cadillac brand last year.

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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 7 Interior Spied For The First Time, Ditches Mirrors For Screens

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Development of the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 7, the brand’s upcoming big electric SUV, is well on its way, and our spy photographers have finally managed to snap a shot of the interior while the test car was charging during winter testing. Based on the amount of camouflage inside, it looks like the Hyundai engineering team was prepared for the possibility of being intercepted by spy photographers.

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Hundreds of business execs just ranked Elon Musk America's most overrated CEO

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Filed under: Ford , Crossover , SUV , Performance Continue reading Hundreds of business execs just ranked Elon Musk America's most overrated CEO Hundreds of business execs just ranked Elon Musk America's most overrated CEO originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 1 Feb 2024 00:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Want A Real Racecar For The Road? This Street-Legal Ferrari 360 Challenge Modena Is For You

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Sometimes, when automakers (or even journalists) want to highlight a car’s hardcore character, they call it a racecar for the road. This isn’t that. It’s a literal racecar that someone has convinced the UK government into allowing onto its roads, and that makes it super cool. Offered for sale in Kettering, UK, this 360 Challenge Modena was produced in 2000 for Ferrari’s one-make race series.

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EVs Pummel Today’s Road Guardrails

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Crash tests show today’s barriers are no match for the heavier vehicles.

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Elon Musk’s ‘Unfathomable’ $55.8 Billion Tesla Pay Package Blocked By Judge

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A judge in Delaware has voided Elon Musk’s $55 billion pay package from Tesla, deeming it to be an “unfathomable sum” and asserting that it was improperly approved by the company’s board of directors. Judge Kathaleen McCormick of Delaware’s Court of Chancery noted that while Musk has a non-controlling 13% stake in the electric car manufacturer, he continues to control the board through his personality and influence.

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Electric cars are too big and heavy for crash barriers now

CarExpert

An eye-opening test of steel crash barriers in the US has shown how the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) could impact road safety measures. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Midwest Roadside Safety Facility (MwRSF) recently put the country’s standardised steel barriers to the test by pulling a Rivian R1T electric pickup at the deflection devices – with devastating results.

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2026 Audi SQ9 Puts A Performance Twist To BMW X7 And Mercedes GLS Rival

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We recently caught our first glimpse of Audi’s forthcoming flagship SUV, the Q9, and now we’re treated to an even closer look, including its higher-performance iteration, the SQ9. Although it remains concealed under camouflage, the four-ring brand is clearly investing significant effort into this new model. Spied testing in two guises, the most exciting model was spotted running around an industrial park.

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GM not going all-in with electric cars after all, plans plug-in hybrids

CarExpert

In a change of strategy, American automotive giant General Motors will roll out plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in an attempt to meet both federal regulations and consumer demand. GM CEO Mary Barra announced the plans during a conference call with investors and analysts on Tuesday. Previously, GM had announced it would move all of its product lineup from internal combustion engines to battery-electric power by 2035, skipping hybrids and PHEVs in the process.

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Mercedes Says Old G-Class Approves Of The Upcoming Electric EGQ, But Will Customers?

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A lot is riding on the forthcoming battery-electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Not only will it have to compete with a growing number of electric off-roaders but it will also have to prove itself as being as capable as the current combustion-powered version. What’s more, it’ll also have to do the G-Class nameplate proud and live up to the legendary stature of original models from the 1980s and 1990s.

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Dash Cams ‘exploding in popularity’ as Study Reveals one-third of Car Buyers Want One in Their Next Car

Automotive Addicts

Dash cams are rapidly gaining popularity among prospective car buyers, with a recent study by AutoPacific revealing that approximately one-third of individuals intending to purchase a vehicle in the coming years express a desire to have one installed in their next car. According to Robby DeGraff, an analyst at AutoPacific, this surge in demand is driven by the perceived safety benefits offered by dash cams, which can be obtained for a relatively modest investment.

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2024 Skoda Octavia Teases Its “Modernized” Design

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Skoda has teased the facelifted Octavia , ahead of its debut next month. While the company isn’t saying much at this point, the car will have a “modernized” and “refreshed look.” Skoda didn’t delve into specifics, but mentioned a new grille and revised lettering out back. We can also get a glimpse of new headlights and familiar bodywork.

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Video: Melbourne driver attempts to dodge tolls with number plate cover

Drive.com

The driver of a ute on Melbourne’s Monash Freeway was filmed shielding its number plates when passing under toll gates. A driver has been filmed appearing to use an illegal number plate cover on a busy toll road in Melbourne’s inner city. Video captured on Melbourne’s Monash Freeway on the morning of 1 February 2024 shows a burgundy ute hiding its number plate with an automated cover while travelling under toll gates.

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Porsche 911 GT3 RS Owners Can Go Carbon Fiber Crazy Thanks To 1016 Industries

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It’s not an exaggeration to say the Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a sports car that needs little to no improvement, but that hasn’t stopped 1016 Industries and 9|Design from joining forces to make it that little more special. While many of the kits produced by 1016 Industries for other vehicles completely overhaul their exterior designs, the changes made to the 911 GT3 RS are more subtle, as the design of the new carbon fiber parts mimics the original plastic ones.

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The stock market has fallen out of love with electric cars

Autocar

Renault cited "current equity market conditions" for cancelling its plan to list Ampere Renault's decision to cancel Ampere division's IPO is the latest in a long line of recent investor snubs Renault’s decision to cancel the stock market listing of its Ampere division is the latest in a series of postponements, cancellations or – for those that did float – mistimed listings for EV-angled businesses.

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Volvo Pushes Back EX30 Deliveries Due To Software Issue

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Deliveries of the long-awaited Volvo EX30 have been pushed back because of a problem with its software. Fortunately for those who have ordered the brand’s most affordable EV, the delay will only be short. Limited details have been provided about the software issue but an unnamed source has asserted that the fix must be performed at dealerships and cannot be made over-the-air.

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Volkswagen Golf GTI to go electric, ID.3 facing the axe

Drive.com

The next-generation Volkswagen Golf – which is set to be electric – will reportedly spawn a GTI hot hatch version in 2029, and kill th ID.3, according to a new report. The Volkswagen Golf GTI hot hatch is set to enter the electric era – with the next-generation, electric Golf range due later this decade – according to UK magazine Top Gear. Kai Grunitz, Volkswagen’s head of technical development, told the outlet the next-generation Golf range – set to go electric when it arrives in 2028 – w

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MG Cyberster Red Top Edition Pays Homage To Classic MGA And MGB

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The MG Cyberster is one of the most compelling electric sports cars currently on sale in China and the carmaker has just introduced a special version of it known as the Red Top Edition. The MG brand has come a long way from the original MG Rover Group that folded in the UK nearly two decades ago. Now, with the introduction of the new Cyberster Red Top Edition, the company is paying a nostalgic tribute to its roots as it marks its 100th anniversary.

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2024 Polestar 4 price and specs: Tesla Model Y rival now on sale in Australia

CarExpert

Australian pricing and specifications for the Polestar 4 electric SUV have been locked in, with order books now open ahead of first arrivals due in August 2024. Following the Polestar 2 going on sale locally in early 2022 – and the confusingly larger Polestar 3’s planned June 2024 Australian launch – the Polestar 4 will become the brand’s third electric model to be sold in Australia.

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Next-Gen VW Golf EV Means Similarly-Sized ID.3 Could Be Killed Off

Carscoops

Volkswagen has indicated that it could kill off the all-electric ID.3 when the all-electric next-generation Golf arrives in the market. The company recently unveiled the facelifted Golf and VW’s head of technical development Kai Grunitz has confirmed this will be the final combustion-powered version of the iconic model. While he did not confirm when it will be replaced by the all-electric model, it’s expected that it’ll arrive in 2028 based on the Golf’s traditional eight