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Porsche offers fix for Carrera GT, complete with free tires

Motor Authority

Porsche Carrera GT owners concerned about driving their cars since Porsche issued a recall more than a year ago can now breath a little easier, as the automaker finally has a remedy ready. The voluntary recall was issued in April 2023, due to spherical joints used to connect suspension wishbone components being discovered to weaken over time from.

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Taiwan September 2024: Toyota monopolises Top 4, Town Ace repeats at #1

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Town Ace is the best-selling vehicle in Taiwan again. After plunging -17% in August , the Taiwanese new car market stabilises in September at -2% year-on-year to 36,352 units. The year-to-date tally is now off -1.6% to 344,116 as a result. The Top 5 brands post sensational scores with double-digit gains all round. Toyota (+15.5%) ascends to 28.1% share vs. 26.6% year-to-date, while Tesla surges 82.2% to return inside the Top 10 directly at #2 with 6.2% share vs. 3.4% so far this year.

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2026 Audi A7 sedan spied for first time

Motor Authority

Audi is developing a new A7 with both sedan and wagon body styles The new A7 will debut around 2025 and likely arrive as a 2026 model in the U.S. Audi is likely to use the PPC platform, which supports gas and plug-in hybrid powertrains The Audi A6 has been turned into an electric vehicle but Audi fans looking for a gas-powered midsize sedan will.

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Spain September 2024: EVs up 20%, Tesla and Model 3 break all records

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Tesla Model 3 is up to a record 2nd place in Spain in September. Spanish new car sales return to positive in September at +6.3% to 73,144 units, leading to a year-to-date volume up 4.7% to 744,698. This is however 23% below the pre-pandemic 9 months 2019 tally. Of note is EV sales surging 20% year-on-year to 10,392 and 14.2%, tilting its YTD total into positive territory at +0.6% to 80,225 and 10.8% share.

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Mercedes-AMG reportedly plans electric supercar

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz AMG is tipped to be working on an electric supercar New supercar claimed to use multiple axial-flux motors each rated at close to 500 hp Supercar would be spiritual successor to SLS AMG Electric Drive Mercedes-Benz AMG is working on an electric supercar for launch later this decade, Autocar reported on Tuesday, without citing a.

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Ferrari 12Cilindri

Autocar

New flagship Ferrari GT arrives with an 819bhp V12 engine, a two-seat interior and sci-fi looks According to Ferrari itself, no other current model epitomises the brand quite like the new Ferrari 12Cilindri, a sleek grand tourer with a V12 in its front, driven rear wheels, and two seats inside.Replacing the 812 Superfast, the 12Cilindri (pronounced 'dodichi chilindri') is tasked with doing a similar but not quite the same job as its predecessor.

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California governor kills proposed speed warning chimes in new cars

Motor Authority

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday vetoed a bill that would have required all new vehicles sold in the state to feature a brief audiovisual warning every time the driver exceeded the posted speed limit by 10 mph. Newsom's reasoning for knocking back the bill was concern a patchwork of regulations over vehicle safety would be created.

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Motor Authority expanding email newsletter

Motor Authority

Motor Authority's email newsletter will shift to a new afternoon delivery schedule, while we add coverage in the mornings. To bring you more timely news at more convenient times Motor Authority's daily email newsletter will be split into two starting next week. Today's daily headlines newsletter that ships to your email inbox at 12:05 pm ET will.

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Media post: How to Qualify for Vehicle Finance as a First-Time Buyer

Best Selling Cars Blog

Dreaming of that new car smell but worried about financing as a first-time buyer? Don’t sweat it! Getting your first set of wheels might seem challenging, but with the right approach, you’ll be cruising in no time. Let’s break down how you can qualify for vehicle finance and make that dream a reality. What Is Vehicle Finance? Simply put, vehicle finance is a loan specifically for buying a car.

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Mattias Ekström joins Ford's Dakar Rally program

Motor Authority

Swedish racing driver Mattias Ekström, a talented racer in multiple series, has signed up to pilot the new Ford Raptor T1+ in the 2025 Dakar Rally. Ekström is a motorsports veteran with titles in DTM, World Rallycross, and the unique Race of Champions. He's also a proven driver rally raid events, including multiple appearances in the.

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Revolutionize Your Dealership with AI-Powered Car Dealer Management Software:Unlock a 30-Day Free Trial

Get My Auto

In today’s fast-paced automotive market, car dealerships are faced with increasing competition. Many dealers turn to more aggressive advertising in an attempt to generate new leads, but the truth is that sales often slip through the cracks—not due to a […] The post Revolutionize Your Dealership with AI-Powered Car Dealer Management Software:Unlock a 30-Day Free Trial appeared first on Get My Auto.

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The Volvo S60 T8 Recharge and the 94% gap

Machines with Souls

The Volvo S60 T8 Recharge is a 455-horsepower hybrid statement from the Swedish builder. But what kind of statement is it trying to make? The post The Volvo S60 T8 Recharge and the 94% gap appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Skoda Elroq revealed as 230-mile electric SUV for £31,500

Autocar

Range-topping '85' model offers range of up to 360 miles for £38,650 New electric SUV offers Ford Explorer and Kia Niro EV levels of space for Volvo EX30 money Skoda is kicking off a new era with the unveiling of the Elroq, a bold-looking electric crossover that’s poised to steal sales from some of the market’s best-selling EVs. Available to order from 4 October, the Elroq undercuts its most prominent rivals – and many smaller alternatives – by a significant margin, with prices starting from £31

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No One Is Buying the New Fiat 500

Motor 1

Stellantis has halted production of the tiny city car until November 1 over poor demand.

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Renault shows first teaser images of reborn 4

Autocar

Round lights and boxy lines from the 4Ever concept remain on the production car More versatile sibling of the new Renault 5 electric hatchback will be unveiled at the Paris motor show Renault has revealed the first images of the revived 4 ahead of its unveiling at the Paris motor show later this month. The teaser pictures confirm the electric crossover will keep much of the styling cues previewed on the 4Ever Trophy concept in 2022, including its striking light-up oblong grille and three-part ta

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Is it worth buying a 10-year-old electric car in 2024?

Drive.com

Electric car sales have boomed in recent years, but their resale value is less than ideal. With discounted used options emerging on the used market, we look at whether it’s worth buying an old electric car. Australia has been left in the dark regarding our choice of electric cars compared to Europe. We didn’t really start getting a wide range of choices until around 2022 and 2023, when BYD, GWM, MG, and Kia started releasing their electric vehicle line-ups Down Under.

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Caterham Project V sports car to be powered by Yamaha

Autocar

Caterham Project V is due to enter production in 2026 The first Project V prototype will be driving next year, with an ultra-power-dense Yamaha motor on the rear axle Caterham's new Porsche 718 Cayman rival has edged closer to reality with the announcement that Yamaha will develop its electric powertrain - and the first prototype will be running in less than a year.

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Ioniq 6 Claims Title Of Hyundai’s Worst-Selling Model By A Landslide

Carscoops

Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 faced a sales disaster in September, with deliveries down a staggering 64 percent. Sales of the 911-shaped sedan were also down 57 percent across the whole of Q3. Overall brand deliveries dropped 9 percent, but the Palisade, Elantra, and Sonata showed improvements. Automakers are struggling to shift EVs right now, but sales figures for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 are so bad you’d think the sedans were cemented into dealership lots.

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Vauxhall trials hydrogen-powered vans in the UK as new EV alternative

Auto Express

The hydrogen-powered Vivaro can travel around 250 miles on a tankful and has a 1,000kg maximum payload

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Mitsubishi Teases New 7-Seater SUV Concept

Carscoops

Mitsubishi chose the Philippines to announce the debut of a new 7-seater SUV concept. The teasers suggest that the SUV is smaller than the upcoming Pajero and Pajero Sport. It could preview a production offering based on the ASEAN-specific Mitsubishi XForce. Mitsubish surprised us with a teaser of a new seven-seater SUV concept, set to debut at the 2024 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) on October 24.

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The reasons why Australians aren’t buying EVs

CarExpert

Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) from Australian motorists soared in recent years, but recent plateaus have left many wondering why they haven’t been able to sustain this growth. That question may have been answered by the country’s largest motoring group, with the NRMA releasing the first iteration of its two-part Changing Gears report, titled “The road ahead for EV adoption in Australia”.

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Here’s The Retro-Futuristic Renault 4 EV, Or At Least Bits Of It

Carscoops

Renault has cranked its teaser machine into action and revealed multiple detail images of the new 4 EV ahead of its global reveal at the Paris Motor Show later this month. The small SUV is based on the same platform as the new electric 5, and like that car, borrows both its name and design from a classic Renault. Between knowledge of the original 1961-94 Renault 4, the 2022 4Ever Trophy concept and spy shots of the upcoming production model, we had a good idea of what to expect, but these latest

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New Bentley Continental GT Mulliner and Flying Spur Mulliner have arrived

Auto Express

Mulliner versions of Bentley’s new plug-in hybrid “daily supercars” feature bespoke details and offer even more options for personalisation

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New Bentley Mulliner Hybrids Bring 771 HP And 50-Mile EV Range

Carscoops

Bentley has introduced the new Mulliner lineup, which features revised styling, updated equipment, and a new plug-in hybrid powertrain. The models have a combined output of 771 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque. They can hit 60 mph in as little as 3.1 seconds and travel up to 50 miles on electricity alone. Bentley has unveiled their updated Mulliner lineup , which consists of plug-in hybrid versions of the Continental GT, Continental GTC, and Flying Spur.

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Subaru BRZ and WRX Sales Are Tanking

Motor 1

Both are down by over 30% this year.

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South African Police Get 50 New VW Golf GTIs For Patrols

Carscoops

Durban Metro Police has received 50 brand-new VW Golf GTIs for law enforcement. Authorities say they have plans to introduce advanced driver training for its officers. The GTI packs a 2.0-liter turbocharged four delivering 241 hp. Criminals in the South African city of Durban had better watch their backs as local authorities have just taken delivery of no less than 50 brand-new VW Golf GTIs to serve and protect.

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U.S. Auto Sales Growth Slows in Q3 as Consumers Grapple with Rising Costs

Automotive Addicts

The U.S. auto industry is experiencing a slowdown in growth for the third quarter of 2024, with new vehicle sales projected to rise by just 0.2% compared to last year, according to market analysts. Despite initial hopes for a more robust rebound, several factors, including inflation and high interest rates, have tempered consumer demand. Weaker Growth Despite Early Optimism After years of strong growth fueled by the popularity of crossovers, SUVs, and pickup trucks, the momentum appears to be wa

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Porsche Carrera GTs Are Getting Tires And $109,000 Worth Of Suspension Upgrades For Free

Carscoops

The iconic supercar needs to be repaired because suspension components can corrode when exposed to salt and mechanical stress. All cars will be fitted with a free set of Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. Owners will also be given a $3,500 service credit. Eighteen months ago, Porsche told North American owners of the Carrera GT to stop driving their cars because of an issue with the suspension.

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Has the solution to fierce EV fires been discovered?

CarExpert

While electric vehicle (EV) fires are less common than those affecting petrol and diesel combustion engines, their ferocity has raised concerns about how firefighters can deal with the intense blazes. EV fires can be caused by battery cells overheating after their cathodes and anodes make contact and short circuit, generating heat which spreads to surrounding cells, creating a chain reaction almost impossible to reverse with temperatures rising to about 1000°C.

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Pininfarina’s Wacky NSU Ro 80 Concept Features A Rotary Engine

Carscoops

One-off Pininfarina NSU 2 Porte + 2 with a Wankel engine is heading to auction soon. This unique concept is based on the NSU Ro 80 and boasts striking design features. The interior features bright orange cloth upholstery and a flat dashboard with large gauges. The oddball you’re looking at is called the NSU Ro 80 2 Porte + 2, a curious creation from Pininfarina that you probably haven’t heard of—until now.

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Raban takes the helm at fast expanding Group 1 UK

Motor Trader

Group 1 in the UK took to social channels today to welcome on board its new CEO Mark Raban. Raban confirmed to Motor Trader in August that he had landed the sop job at the UK arm of the US dealer giant. Mark Raban, the former CEO of Lookers, has been appointed as the new CEO of Group 1 in the UK. Raban was the winner of the Motor Trader Outstanding Achievement Award in 2023 for his tenure at Lookers, hauling the company back from big losses to significant profitability.

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New Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R Offers High-Spec Super Select 4WD System For Cheaper

Carscoops

The GLX-R trim returns for the new generation of the Mitsubishi Triton in Australia. The new version features the Super Select II 4WD system from the flagship GSR. Equipment includes halogen headlights, black 18-inch wheels, and a sports bar Mitsubishi expanded the Triton lineup in Australia, with the addition of the GLX-R trim. The new version brings a more sophisticated 4WD system to a lower-spec package, making it more accessible to Australian buyers.

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Major car price cuts ‘shameful’, says Nissan Australia boss

CarExpert

Nissan says it doesn’t want to follow other brands in dramatically slashing new car prices in Australia. The remarks from Nissan Oceania managing director Andrew Humberstone come after successive price cuts by Tesla saw various brands slash prices on their own electric vehicles (EVs). “I think it’s a risk to the business. I think it’s a risk to the market.

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2026 Audi A7 Sedan Gets A Name Change From A6 But Sticks With Traditional Trunk

Carscoops

Audi’s new A7 has been spied testing, the pictures appearing to confirm that it’s a sedan, not a liftback The new A7 is the ICE-powered replacement for the current combustion A6. Audi hasn’t killed the A6 badge entirely; it will return on a midsize electric wagon and liftback duo. Audi is switching its badges around to help buyers more easily navigate combustion and EV offerings.

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Sytner’s Darren Edwards to retire, John Cragg to become CEO

Motor Trader

Sytner CEO Darren Edwards is to retire, effective January 1, 2025. Edwards has worked in motor sector for 40 years working in the automotive industry, culminating in a 20-year career with Sytner Group, the past 10 years as CEO. He will be replaced by John Cragg, who is relocating from the US to Britain. Cragg is currently executive vice president east operations for Sytner parent company Penske Automotive Group (PAG).

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Electric Acura ZDX Outsells TLX By Nearly 2:1 In September

Carscoops

Acura had a less than stellar September as sales fell 21.7% from a year ago. All models posted declines with the exception of the ZDX, which is new to the lineup. The premium brand appears to be blaming the disappointing result on a combination of fewer selling days and work at their Marysville plant. The carpocalypse continues to rear its ugly head and this time it appears to be hammering Acura sales.

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Ferrari 12Cilindri review

Auto Express

The Ferrari 12Cilindri is an awesome new interpretation of the Daytona for the 21st century, and it drives even better than it looks

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