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Toyota built a mid-engined prototype packing a new turbo-4

Motor Authority

Toyota unveiled a mid-engined GR Yaris prototype at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon The prototype is powered by a newly developed 2.0-liter turbo-4 The prototype's reveal has reignited rumors of the return of the MR2 Toyota surprised visitors at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon on Friday with a GR Yaris prototype featuring a new 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine in a.

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Majority of dealers in the US uncertain about using AI

Motor Trader

The majority of dealers in the US are uncertain about using AI in their business. Thats the finding of a Lotlinx which found that 78% of US car dealerships are uncertain about using predictive data, with only 5% implementing AI. Despite challenges, 80% plan to adopt AI by 2025. The survey, which involved over 2,500 dealers and was carried out last month, highlighted the challenges the motor retail industry sector in harnessing these advanced technologies that could potentially enhance operation

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Subaru WRX Finally Gets An STI Edition

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The Subaru WRX STI gains a new S210 special edition with a limited production of 500 units. The engine has been upgraded to produce 296 hp, combined with a sharper chassis setup. The model features more pronounced aero components, special emblems, and carbon seats. Subaru made a surprise unveiling at the Tokyo Auto Salon with a new special edition of the WRX.

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Cadillac F1 to become a full works team by 2030

Motor Authority

The Cadillac F1 team will be a full works team with its own chassis and power units Responsible for Cadillac F1's power units will be the new GM Performance Power Units The Cadillac F1 team is anticipated to start racing in 2026, initially running Ferrari power units General Motors is taking steps to ensure that the forthcoming Cadillac Formula 1.

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Ram Boss Says Taking The Hemi V8 Away Was “Anti-American”

Carscoops

Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has said they “took away a fundamental American thing” when they dropped the Hemi V8. He understands the anger, but wants to get production issues sorted out first before considering its return to the lineup. While the 1500 no longer offers a V8, the 2025 Ram 2500 and 3500 come standard with a 6.4-liter Hemi. With Carlos Tavares out and Tim Kuniskis back in, there’s been a lot of change at Stellantis in the past few months.

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2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper debuts with Cybercab-like styling

Motor Authority

Tesla's updated Model Y, code-named Juniper, has been revealed in China The updates include new styling and improved range and acceleration Deliveries start in China in March and are anticipated to start in the U.S. in the spring The Tesla Model Y's mid-cycle refresh, code-named Juniper, has been revealed, though currently only for the Chinese.

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AutoTech Investments Hosts High-Powered Breakfast at NADA 2025

AutoSuccessOnline

AutoTech Investments (ATI) will host an executive breakfast, the groups third event, Jan. 24, 2025, 7-10 a.m. The breakfast, which is being held at the Marriott Warehouse Arts District Main Ballroom, across the street from the New Orleans Convention Center, runs ahead of the National Automotive Dealers Association ( NADA ) Annual Conference and Expo in New Orleans, Jan. 23-26. “ATI brings together the industry’s most influential decision-makers from across the automotive ecosystem, i

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Next-Gen Peugeot 208 Could Revive The Iconic GTI

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The managing director of Stellantis UK wants a properly engineered hot hatch version of the next 208. The model could use a 278 hp electric motor already found in Abarth and Alfa Romeo models. Peugeot Sport Engineered might have gone the way of the dodo , together with the fabled Rallye and GTI emblems, but a new report gives a glimmer of hope to hot hatch enthusiasts.

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Ford gets patriotic with Mustang GTD Spirit of America

Motor Authority

Buyers of the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD can choose a patriotic livery The livery comes in combination with Mustang GTD's Performance package Pricing for the 2025 Mustang GTD is expected to start at $325,000 Ford's ultimate Mustang, the Mustang GTD, will be available with a livery designed to appeal to both fans of the nameplate's history and America.

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Stoneacre represents Renault and Dacia in Doncaster

Motor Trader

Stoneacre is now representing Renault and Dacia franchises in Doncaster. The Doncaster operation joins existing Stoneacre Renault businesses in Blackburn, Chesterfield, Darlington and Northallerton. The group is currently awaiting planning to build a new site in Sheffield. The Doncaster Renault and Dacia franchises as well as Renault Vans are now accommodated at its existing Wheatley Road which houses its Seat, Cupra, MG, Fiat and Abarth franchises.

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Most Scout reservations pick hybrid over EV, says CEO

Motor Authority

Scout received over 50,000 reservations since revealing its Terra pickup truck and Traveler SUV last fall Around 70% opted for the Traveler and over 50% opted for a hybrid powertrain The new Scouts are due in 2027 with a promised starting price below $60,000 Volkswagen Group's new pickup and SUV brand, Scout, designed specifically for America, has.

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AutoVision to Launch Next-Gen AI at NADA 2025

AutoSuccessOnline

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced AutoVision is launching Avery, a brand-new artificial intelligence tool, at the NADA Show 2025. Avery delivers precise appraisals and pricing recommendations using every available piece of data , the company stated. It then provides a detailed explanation for each recommendation. Dealers are blown away by the accuracy of Averys recommendations and level of detail in its explanations, said AJ McGowan, cofounder of AutoVision.

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Selecting the right winter tires for the G80 M3

Machines with Souls

With brutally cold weather on the way, I decide to select some M3 winter tires. I'll review a few options and install them with TySpeed. The post Selecting the right winter tires for the G80 M3 appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Polly to Unveil Professional Insurance Platform at NADA 2025  

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Polly has announced the launch of its new Professional Insurance Platform at NADA 2025 to empower dealerships to monetize the insurance process and improve gross profits. The announcement comes as Polly prepares to showcase these updates at the 2025 NADA Show in New Orleans. Polly brings a reimagined professional insurance platform tailored for franchise and independent dealers to NADA 2025.

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Mazda Finally Gives the Miata More Power

Motor 1

The 12R special edition also gets an aero kit and lightweight wheels.

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Cherokee Media Group to debut Automotive Intelligence Awards at AIS

Auto Remarketing

At the upcoming Auto Intel Summit in April, Cherokee Media Group is launching the Automotive Intelligence Awards , which expands the program previously known as the Emerging 8. This expanded program will feature analysts, researchers, and leaders who are advancing business intelligence for the automotive industry as well as emerging companies and entrepreneurs charging forward to make their mark on the used-car industry There are two components to the awards program: Automotive Intelligence Awar

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The Charger EV Can't Do a Burnout. Dodge Says It's Fixing That

Motor 1

The new version of Line Lock launches next year alongside the SRT model.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee to be replaced by Wagoneer S EV in Europe

Autocar

Arrival of electric Recon 4x4 also puts Wrangler's future in doubt as US firm reassesses line-up Jeep will take the Grand Cherokee off sale in Europe this year and the Wrangler is also potentially in the firing line. The moves come as Jeep continues its push of new EVs, with the all-electric Wagoneer S a similar size to the Grand Cherokee next to arrive, at the end of this year.

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Subaru Changes Its Mind, Launches 'True' WRX STI

Motor 1

There are many WRX special editions, but only this one is a full-fat STI, according to Subie. It's not perfect, though.

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Fiat readies all-new 500 for 2029 and Panda for 2030

Autocar

Long-running Panda now known as the 'Pandina' inside Fiat will be replaced in 2030 Stellantis Europe chief confirms 500 Ibrida also coming this November earlier than previously announced Fiat plans to launch an all-new 500 in 2029 and an all-new Panda in 2030, in a commitment to producing city cars in Italy for the foreseeable future. The plan for Fiat is very clear, Jean-Philippe Imparato, COO for Europe at Fiat parent company Stellantis, told Autocar at the Brussels motor show.

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Ram CEO on Hemi's Return: 'I'm Not Ruling It Out'

Motor 1

If the Hemi does come back to the 1500, it won't happen right away.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally

Autocar

Ford gets in on the off-road sports car trend with a lifted version of the Mustang Mach-E GT Say what you will about Ford (and following the launch of the Capri and axing of the Fiesta, plenty have) but its still a company with a sense of humour. How else do you explain it still offering a V8 Mustang, a Ranger Raptor and now this: the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally?

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N DK Edition Is a Drifter's Dream

Motor 1

The 'Drift King' Edition, developed with help from drifting legend Keiichi Tsuchiya, gets a host of useful upgrades.

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V8 who? Ford Mustang EcoBoost RTR is a four with more

CarExpert

The four-cylinder Ford Mustang EcoBoost is often overlooked in the pony car lineup, due to it missing the thundering V8 of its GT sibling, but its still regarded as an underrated performance option. Its lighter weight and common turbocharged 2.3-litre engine have led to a niche community of fans, and some enjoy modifying the Mustang EcoBoost to bridge the gap between it and the GT V8.

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These Are the Illinois DMV's Most Ridiculous Rejected Custom Plates

Motor 1

We have to hand it to the drivers in Illinois: they know how to come up with clever license plates.

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Renault 5 Wins European Car Of The Year; Ranger, Civic And ID. Buzz The American

Carscoops

Europe’s Car Of The Year and the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of The Year competitions have announced their 2025 winners. The retro Renault 5 EV took gold in the Euro test, easily beating the second-place Kia EV3, while Dacia’s Duster came a disappointing fifth. On the other side of the Atlantic Honda’s Civic Hybrid was best car, the Ford Ranger best truck and the electric VW ID.Buzz bagged best utility.

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Tesla Model Y Gets a Desperately Needed Update for 2025

Motor 1

Debuting in China, the Model Y gets new front and rear fascias, a new interior, and more range.

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Microlino gains open-sided, roofless Spider model

Autocar

Model has been designed for the US market; a soft-top Microlino is already sold in Europe New variant of retro electric quadricycle, aimed at the US market, is the "antithesis to massive pick-up trucks" Micro has shown a new open-roofed version of its Microlino electric quadricycle, intended to serve as a more characterful alternative to golf carts.

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Nissan's GT-R R32 Electric Conversion Is Much Heavier

Motor 1

It's also less practical since the rear seats were removed to make room for the battery.

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Toyota reveals what will save established car brands in Australia

CarExpert

Toyota has declared good old-fashioned customer service and a solid dealer footprint as the key trumpcards for carmakers in their quest to retain a strong foothold in the Australian auto market. Australias already saturated new-vehicle market enters unchartered territory in 2025, when at least another half a dozen highly ambitious Chinese marques will enter the fray, bringing to more than 65 the number of players fighting for whats expected to be a smaller pie and forcing even greater fragmentat

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The best small automatic cars - driven and tested

Autocar

As more drivers switch to an automatic gearbox, we run through the best smaller options While manual cars are still the go-to option for many drivers, this more involved transmission might not be long for this world. With each passing year, more drivers are choosing an automatic gearbox over a traditional manual. According to the Driver and Vehicle StandardsAgency (DVSA),324,064 driving tests from 2022 to 2023 were completed in an automatic car.

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BMW M3 CS Shows Why Power-to-Weight Ratio Matters Against Ioniq 5 N

Carscoops

Despite the Hyundai’s power advantage, the M3 CS easily beat it off the line. The BMW is around 1,000 lbs lighter than the Ioniq 5 N, making it better to handle. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has proven to the world that it’s possible to have a fun and exciting EV that tickles the senses, just like a combustion-powered car. However, this test shows that it does struggle to compete against one of the finest sports sedans on the market; the BMW M3 CS.

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New Mazda 6e revealed as an all-electric rival to the Tesla Model 3

Auto Express

Mazda isnt ready to give up on the saloon market as it announces a new all-electric successor to the Mazda 6

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Petrolicious Is Back! All-New Car Culture Films Drop Every Friday On Rebooted Platform

Motor 1

Makers of some of the most exciting car films ever have finally returned. Its first video is a tear-jerker.

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Hyundai unveils world's first holographic windscreen

Auto Express

Vast head-up display that stretches entire width of windscreen revealed at CES and could be in production by 2027

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2025 Subaru Forester STI Sport review

Drive.com

The latest Subaru Forester gets the STI treatment, but does the likeable SUV deliver more than just a badge? Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety Next steps 2025 Subaru Forester STI Sport The iconic STI badge makes a comeback with the current Subaru Forester as it enters run-out ahead of a new model due in early 2025, but dont expect a blast of early 2000s nostalgia.

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Microlino Spider Concept is a roofless BMW Isetta bubble car

Auto Express

Swiss firm reveals tiny open-top concept at Brussels show, and says it will make production

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