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Jannarelly debuts Ælla-60 retro supercar with manual gearbox

Motor Authority

Anthony Jannarelly has revealed his latest design, the Ælla-60 supercar The supercar features a mid-mounted 473-hp V-8 mated to a manual transmission Pricing starts at $896,000 and only 60 examples will be built Talented car designer Anthony Jannarelly is back with a new project: a mid-engine supercar powered by a V-8 engine and equipped.

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Explore: The cars of Oman

Best Selling Cars Blog

Bestune T77 in Muscat, Oman Oman location Last December I had the privilege of visiting the country of Oman in the Arabian peninsula. It was a fascinating cultural change and the opportunity to discover fantastic landscapes. Oman is home to 5.3 million inhabitants including 1.72 million in its capital Muscat. Oman is the oldest continuously independent state in the Arab world.

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Audi abandons naming strategy that splits EV, ICE cars

Motor Authority

Audi introduced a new naming strategy in 2023 to better differentiate between models equipped with internal-combustion engines and those powered purely by batteries. Under the strategy, models with gas or diesel engines, including hybrids, were to use an odd number in their names, while EVs would use an even number. However, on Monday, Audi.

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Car Insurance Will Keep Rising

AutoDealer Today

Forecaster expects continued rate increases, though smaller ones, this year.

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Ruf wants to brighten the lives of 993 Porsche 911 owners

Motor Authority

Classic cars can be a joy to drive. The sounds, the smells, and the tactile feel of the materials are all sensations that new cars can't beat. However, the fun usually stops when the sun goes down, and you realize there's nothing nostalgic about old headlight technology. Ruf, a niche German sports car manufacturer that also specializes in upgrades.

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Broncos Recalled Due to Suspension Issue

AutoDealer Today

Shock absorber corrosion could lead to road hazards.

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2026 Jeep Cherokee spied for first time

Motor Authority

A redesigned Jeep Cherokee is expected to debut in 2025 Latest prototype sighting points to a bigger, brawnier design for the new Cherokee Jeep officials have hinted at a hybrid powertrain for the new Cherokee Stellantis' SUV brand, Jeep, has several new models in the pipeline, and a prototype for one of them has just been spotted. The prototype.

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Ford mulls standalone Raptor supercar

Motor Authority

Ford says it's considering a standalone off-roader Ford Raptor T1+ Dakar Rally contender may hint at the type of vehicle Ford is considering Ford wouldn't be the first to launch a rally raid-style vehicle for the road The success of Ford's Raptor-branded performance off-road vehicles, based on workhorses like the Ranger and F-150, has led the.

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Aston Martin: Emissions Regulations Are Killing the V-12

Motor 1

The twelve-cylinder powerhouse dies at the end of this decade.

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1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 grand prix car nets $54M at auction

Motor Authority

A rare Mercedes-Benz has sold at auction for almost $54 million The car is a W196 Grand Prix car raced by Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss The car was sold by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum which is raising funds for its upkeep and expansion A new record price has been set for a Grand Prix race car, one that's unlikely to be rivaled.

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Stellantis Names New Bosses for Jeep and Peugeot

Motor 1

DS Automobiles also has a new leader.

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Kia’s Best-Selling Vehicle In January Was A Sedan

Carscoops

Combined sales of the Kia K4 and Forte bested the Sportage last month. Those sedans weren’t the only winners as K5 sales were up 32.5% from a year ago. Kia America posted their best January ever and five models set sales records for the month. The carpocalypse has claimed numerous victims including the Chevrolet Malibu , Ford Fusion, Mazda6, and Nissan Maxima.

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Audi Is Changing Its Naming Strategy. Again

Motor 1

What's old is new.

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Audi abandons split model names for ICE and EV models

Autocar

Combustion-engined A7 was thought to be on the way to accompany new electric A6 Under now-scrapped strategy, EVs wore evennumbered designations and combustion cars odd-numbered ones Audi has reversedits new model naming strategy thatdifferentiated combustion-enginedmodels from electric models using odd and even numbers. The move comes after customer and dealer feedback confirmed the new system was causing confusion.

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This Mercedes Racer Is the Second-Most Expensive Car to Ever Sell at Auction

Motor 1

It sold for $52.7 million in Stuttgart over the weekend.

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Jeep, Peugeot And DS Get New Bosses In Latest Stellantis Shakeup

Carscoops

The revolving door of Jeep CEOs has spit out a new leader in the form of Bob Broderdorf. Alain Favey has been tapped to lead Peugeot, while Xavier Peugeot takes over at DS Automobiles. Stellantis’ bureaucracy has also been revamped to allow for “enhanced local decision-making.” Stellantis continues to shake things up following the departure of CEO Carlos Tavares as the company has appointed new heads of Jeep, Peugeot, DS Automobiles, and their Pro One commercial vehicles unit.

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Ex-SMTA boss Sandy Burgess joins IMDA dealer trade body

Motor Trader

The Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA) has bolstered its ranks with the addition of two new members. Joining the IMDA is Allan Thompson, MD of County Garage Ford and chairman of the National Ford Retail Dealers Association (NFRDA). Also coming on board is Sandy Burgess, ex-CEO of the Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA). Thompson has been involved in automotive for all his working career, in various roles within franchised dealers.

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Hyundai’s Best January Ever Sees EV Sales Surge 15% As Ioniq 5 Rockets 54%

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Hyundai’s best-selling model in January was the Tucson, shifting an impressive 15,025 units. Other strong performers included the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, both recording sales increases. Despite the record month, sales of the Kona, Palisade, and Santa Cruz dropped last month. While some sectors of the auto industry are navigating uncertainty, thanks in part to shifting policies and market fluctuations, Hyundai is charging full speed ahead.

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Chevy Parts Ways With Long-Time Corvette Product Manager

Motor 1

Harlan Charles was the Corvette product marketing manager, and apparently, he's not the only high-ranking Corvette exec to get the axe.

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Honda And Nissan Delay Merger Update Until Mid-February

Carscoops

The two Japanese carmakers had initially planned to detail their merger at the end of January. Honda is said to be taking a close look at Nissan’s restructuring measures before going ahead. Mitsubishi may stay independent, preferring partnerships over full merger with Honda and Nissan. The automotive world was caught off guard in December when Honda and Nissan revealed they were in discussions to merge into a single company.

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Jeep Is Finally Building a New Cherokee. Here's Our First Look

Motor 1

A camouflaged prototype was spotted with visible exhaust, confirming a combustion engine under the hood.

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BMW Aims For The Stars With X7 Nishiki Lounge Concept

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BMW has introduced the X7 Nishiki Lounge concept in Japan. It celebrates Japanese craftsmanship and pays tribute to the night sky. The model has a two-tone exterior, unique trim, and a custom center armrest. BMW is celebrating Japanese craftsmanship with the new X7 Nishiki Lounge concept. It’s the latest in a series of modified vehicles and it embraces the idea of a “relaxing space filled with beauty, where the stars sparkle.” While that’s clearly visible inside, the exte

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Stellantis appoints new Peugeot CEO

Motor Trader

Stellantis has appointed Alain Favey CEO of Peugeot, reporting to Enlarged Europe COO Jean-Philippe Imparato. Favey spent the first 20 years of his career with Groupe PSA where he was Country MD for Citron in Denmark, Belux, UK, Italy and France. In 2009, he joined Volkswagen AG where he held several leading international positions with Porsche Holding, Skoda and Bentley Motors.

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SsangYong’s Successor Turns Musso Into A Pickup Brand

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Korea’s KG Mobility is turning the SsangYong Musso into a dedicated pickup sub-brand. The Musso EV is set to launch in South Korea in Q1 2025, with more markets to follow. The EV will be accompanied by an ICE pickup, featuring a more rugged design. KG Mobility, formerly known as SsangYong , has introduced a new sub-brand for its future pickup offerings named Musso.

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The most expensive cars ever sold

Autocar

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coup is the world's most expensive car Classic cars can sell at auction for more than 25 million these days and here are the priciest cars ever sold Think of the worlds most expensive cars and your mind might immediately go tomodern, high-performance models like the Ferarri Enzo, Bugatti Veyron or the Pagani Zonda.

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This Is The First Widebody Kit For The New Dodge Charger Daytona

Carscoops

Waido Kits reveals a wild widebody kit for the electric Dodge Charger Daytona. It features flared arches, a larger splitter, and forged carbon fiber components. Pricing remains unconfirmed, but Waido’s past kits have ranged from $1.7k to $10k. Whether you love or loathe the all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona, you can probably agree that it’s quite an important car for the brand.

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New Citroen C3 Aircross goes on sale at £21,005 with seven seats

Autocar

At 4390mm, the new C3 Aircross is considerably longer than its predecessor Second-generation family crossover is larger and more practical than before; EV starts at 22,990 The new Citron C3 Aircross has gone on sale as one of the UK market's cheapest seven-seaters, priced from 21,005 with three rows. That price is beaten by the Dacia Jogger at 18,295 in its bare-bones Essential form, but as standard the C3 Aircrossgets luxuries includinga 10.25in touchscreen, 17in alloy wheelsand a USB-C port fo

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Audi Ditches Odd-Even Naming Plan For ICE And EVs After Buyers Bamboozled

Carscoops

Audi is performing an embarrassing U-turn over its new model naming strategy. Most EV and ICE cars will now share model numbers after buyers were left confused. Under the scrapped system EVs got even numbers and ICE cars odd numbers. Is it any wonder that Aud i’s sales are in the toilet right now? The German automaker has gone out of its way to confuse buyers by rehashing its globally understood model strategies in the last few years, and now it’s about to confuse them all over again

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Electric company car megatest: Tesla, BMW, Polestar, Hyundai and BYD head-to-head

Auto Express

Drivers are spoiled for choice in the flourishing EV company car market, but which of our six rivals does the business?

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For $5K, Transform Your Citroen Ami Into A Retro 1947 Type H Van

Carscoops

Italian coachbuilder Caselani has created a new conversion kit for the Citroen Ami. The Type-Ami looks like a miniature version of the Citroen HY van from 1947. The EV is priced at €13,000 ($13,400), while the fiberglass kit costs €5,000 ($5,200). The Citroen Ami is getting a fresh look for 2025 , but for those who want a bit more character, and specifically, a retro twist, there’s now the Type-Ami.

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Aston Martin EVs could get vibrating bodies for V12 feel

Autocar

Vibrations from Valkyrie's V12 engine could be simulated in future Aston EVs New Aston boss outlines plan to make future EVs as thrilling to drive as current combustion cars Aston Martin could use oscillating body structures on future performance EVs to simulate the experience of driving a V12-engined sports car, company boss Adrian Hallmark has hinted.

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Aston Martin’s First EV Might Be Delayed Once Again

Carscoops

The company was initially planning to launch its first EV in 2025 but has already delayed it. Adrian Hallmark says Aston hasn’t decided if the EV will be all-new or based on an existing model. Aston Martin is planning several new hybrid models in the meantime. Aston Martin says it remains committed to launching an EV but won’t be pressed on an exact date for its launch.

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Swapping routines for road trips: Meet the women travelling across Australia solo

Drive.com

More and more women are embarking on road trips around Australia by themselves, new research has found, with most aged over 60. Michelle Lang. When you think of people on road trips around Australia, your first thought might be backpackers, families doing a lap with their kids, or a retired couple of grey nomads whose kids have flown the nest, but these women are changing all that.

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2026 Jeep Cherokee Successor Caught With Wagoneer S DNA And Gas Engines

Carscoops

Jeep’s upcoming SUV will fit between Compass and Grand Cherokee, filling a crucial gap. The SUV appears to share panels with Wagoneer S but features a more upright rear design. The model is expected to debut for 2026 MY, launching first with ICE and hybrid power. Jeep is gearing up to introduce a “new mainstream UV [Utility Vehicle]” to replace the discontinued Cherokee in its North American lineup.

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BYD Shark 6 towing limitations under review following customer feedback

Drive.com

BYD has confirmed it could address concerns over the towing limitations of its Shark 6 hybrid ute including restrictions on its cruise control use and maximum speed limit within months. An over-the-air update to potentially address Australian customer feedback on the towing limitations of the 2025 BYD Shark 6 has been confirmed to be under development.

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MT Interview: Ken Choo, HR Owen CEO

Motor Trader

You cant beat going through an interview transcript to quickly ascertain any given interviewees favourite adjective or phrase. For HR Owens CEO Ken Choo its definitely different and very different. Choo chooses those words variously to describe the groups impressive 5.3-acre site in Hatfield, 20 miles north of London, which sells Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lotus and Maserati, while servicing many more.

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General Motors reacts to Triple Eight V8 Supercars switch from Chevrolet to Ford

Drive.com

General Motors has responded to Triple Eight Race Engineering’s shock decision to ditch the Camaro for the Mustang from 2026. Triple Eight Race Engineering dropped a bombshell last week, revealing their plan to return to Ford from 2026 and become the brands official homologation team for the V8 Supercars Championship. The announcement was made simultaneously in Australia and the USA via a live stream during Ford Performance’s racing season launch at its North Carolina headquarters.