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Stellantis starts search for CEO Carlos Tavares' successor

Motor Authority

Stellantis is searching for a successor to current CEO Carlos Tavares, whose contract is set to expire in early 2026. The information was first reported on Tuesday by Bloomberg, citing confirmation from the automaker. Stellantis told the news agency that it was normal procedure to initiate a search for a successor to Tavares in anticipation of his.

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Bobit Business Media Under New Ownership

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Colin Sutherland takes the helm of the company today, emphasizing a spirit of collaboration.

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2025 Ford Super Duty goes extra plush with Platinum Plus package

Motor Authority

The 2025 F-Series Super Duty offers a new Platinum Plus package New package adds extras like a satin finish for the grille and Smoked Truffle interior color The Super Duty continues to deliver a payload of up to 8,000 pounds and towing capacity of up to 40,000 pounds Pricing for the 2025 F-Series Super Duty starts at $47,295, including destination.

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United Arab Emirates August 2024: Nissan Sunny reclaims top spot, Peugeot 3008 in Top 10

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Nissan Sunny is the best-selling vehicle in the UAE in August. 26,159 new cars found a buyer in the United Arab Emirates in August, a solid 12.7% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally is, as a result, up 10.6% to 194,328. Brand leader Toyota (-5.5%) isn’t taking advantage of the market growth and sees its share thaw slightly to a still dominant 25%.

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Rolls-Royce reportedly developing electric sedan and SUV

Motor Authority

Rolls-Royce started sales of its first electric vehicle last year in the form of the Spectre coupe. It has proven to be a huge hit, with order books already filled through 2025 prior to the start of production a year ago. Rolls-Royce doesn't plan to rest on its laurels, though. According to Automotive News (subscription required), the automaker is.

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5 Reasons Dealers Switch F&I and Reinsurance Providers

AutoDealer Today

When providers fail to meet expectations, dealers find new providers. In a highly competitive F&I and reinsurance market, dealers have options. Join this webinar to hear from and engage with subject matter experts who regularly meet with dealers seeking new partnerships.

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Ram gives first look at updated 2025 Heavy Duty

Motor Authority

Ram is out testing prototypes for an updated Heavy Duty, but the brand provided an early look on Tuesday of some of the styling changes. Due later this year as a 2025 model, the updated truck can be identified by new lights at both ends as well as a revised grille that adopts extra slats and appears to integrate a large sensor at its base. The.

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The Subaru WRX TR plays to an empty crowd

Machines with Souls

The Subaru WRX TR has some upgrades to make it even more fun compared to a regular Subie. But does that make it special? The post The Subaru WRX TR plays to an empty crowd appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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BMW 1 Series

Autocar

New version of Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz A-Class rival majors on refinement and under-the-skin improvements The focus of development for this fourth-generation BMW 1 Series was found in the data.According to anonymised data collected from consenting customers, 1 Series drivers are more given to ‘spirited’ driving than the owners of any other model in the firm’s line-up.

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2025 Ford F-Series Super Duty Puts The 7.3L V8 Behind A Hefty Paywall

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Ford has introduced the 2025 F-Series Super Duty, which features styling, equipment, and trim changes. The range-topping Limited has apparently been killed off and effectively replaced by a new Platinum Plus variant. Prices for the F-250 and F-350 have climbed $330 and $580, respectively. Ford has opened the order banks for the 2025 Ford F-Series Super Duty.

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Reborn Renault 4 shows off boxy look ahead of October debut

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 is putting the finishing touches on the revived 4 ahead of its unveiling at the Paris motor show. Two late prototypes have now been spotted testing on public roads, revealing the production car’s boxy lines.

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World’s Fastest Classic Jeep Packs A Viper V10 And AWD

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Vigilante’s Jeep Cherokee S restomod is powered by a monstrous 9.0-liter Viper V10. Delivering 825hp, the V10 is paired to a six-speed manual and an all-wheel drive system. Handling improvements include upgraded suspension and beefed-up braking systems. Have you ever looked at a classic 1979 Jeep Cherokee S and asked yourself, ‘What would happen if someone shoehorned a Dodge Viper’s V10 under the hood?

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Japanese firm shows high-tech SUV penned by Nissan GT-R designer

Autocar

Two-tone livery helps to disguise some of the LSR-05's bulk Parts supplier THK's LSR-05 concept majors on new technologies, including in-wheel motors and wireless charging Japanese parts supplier THK will show a radical new electric car concept penned by Nissan GT-R designer Shiro Nakamura at the upcoming Paris motor show. Named the LSR-05, it's a four-seat coupé-SUV conceived to show off the company’s latest technological developments.

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Stellantis Could Be Looking For A New CEO To Replace Tavares

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Stellantis chairman John Elkann has grown frustrated at the company’s performance in North America. Despite mounting criticism, CEO Carlos Tavares may remain in his role, with his contract running until 2026. The automotive giant’s profits plunged 48% in six months, adding pressure on Tavares’s leadership. Carlos Tavares has a contract to remain as Stellantis chief executive until early 2026 but that hasn’t stopped company chairman John Elkann from already starting a sear

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Warrantywise appoints Antony Diggins as MD

Motor Trader

Warrantywise has appointed Antony Diggins as managing director with immediate effect. Diggins joined the company in 2013 as a web developer, working his way up through the company to his most recent role as chief operating officer, overseeing team expansion and enhancing the company’s performance across key areas. In his new role Diggins will focus on market expansion and delivering customer-focused innovation.

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Nearly 450,000 GM Models Need Fixing Over Brake Fluid Warning Light Issue

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GM is recalling 450,000 trucks and SUVs because of a brake fluid warning light malfunction. The issue affects the Chevy Silverado, Tahoe, and Suburban, along with several GMC and Cadillac models. A software update will resolve the faulty brake fluid warning issue in affected GM vehicles. GM is recalling nearly 450,000 pickup trucks and SUVs in the United States as their low brake fluid warning light may not work.

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Denza Z9 GT: BYD’s Porsche Taycan fighter detailed

CarExpert

BYD offshoot Denza has unveiled its highly anticipated Z9 GT , a sporty shooting brake available with either electric or plug-in hybrid power. Designed under Wolfgang Egger, who penned the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione before serving as Audi’s head of design, the Z9 GT is similar to the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo in its overall shape, with its stepped rear design and softly sloping roof.

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Apocalypse 6×6 Land Rover Defender Is Known As The ‘World Ender’

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This crazy Land Rover has been added to the garage of a buyer in Jacksonville, Florida. A new suspension system has been developed, allowing the ride height to be adjusted by up to eight inches. New leather has been added to the cabin, but other than that, the interior remains OEM. In the minds of many car enthusiasts, bigger is better, so it’s little wonder why more and more aftermarket specialists are releasing insane six-wheeled creations.

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Delphi Academy launches new Tesla servicing and maintenance course

Motor Trader

Delphi Academy has launched a ‘Tesla Service and Maintenance’ course in Warwick to cater for the growing numbers of cars in the used car parc. With Tesla accounting for one in five electric vehicles (EVs) on UK roads and many more expected to be delivered in the coming months and years, Delphi say workshops must be prepared to meet the growing demand.

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Xpeng P7+ Is The Latest Ultra-Efficient EV From China

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The Chinese carmaker is expected to launch the new model next month. While many rivals are chasing huge horsepower numbers, the most powerful P7+ only has 308 hp. Customers should be able to choose between 60.7 kWh and 76.3 kWh battery packs. Xpeng’s fleet of EVs in China is growing and will soon include a new model known as the P7+. Images and details of the car have surfaced thanks to the country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, while earlier this month, XpengR

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JCT600 opens new Rolls-Royce dealership in Leeds

Motor Trader

JCT600 has opened a new Rolls-Royce showroom in Leeds, which is the largest in Europe The centre piece of the showroom is the Atelier, where customers can customise their car from options, including wood veneers, leathers, embroidery threads and lambswool samples. “After adding Rolls-Royce to our stable of luxury car marques in 2018, we were keen to create a new home for it which would do justice to this world-leading brand.

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Mansory’s Purosangue Shows You Can Always Make A Ferrari Louder And Uglier

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Mansory has presented a comprehensive tuning package for the Ferrari Purosangue. The Mansory Pugnator showcases a forged carbon exterior and a bespoke interior. The V12 engine gets a slight boost to 745 hp thanks to a sports exhaust system. It took longer than expected for Mansory to unveil its take on the Ferrari Purosangue , but the Bavarian tuner has finally delivered, catering to the often… unique tastes of its wealthy clientele.

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Listers profits fall with lower margins on new cars

Motor Trader

Listers became the latest dealer group to deliver what is now a familiar pattern for financial results in 2023 with profits down and turnover up. The company made a pre-tax profit down 54.6% to £18.4m on turnover up 1.8% to £1.3bn in the year to 31 March, 2024. The group’s overall gross profit margin decreased to 14.1% from 15.1% last time due to a cut in vehicles sales margins as a result to increased new vehicle supply from carmakers.

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2026 Honda Passport Trailsport Teases Chunkier Design And Off-Road Agility

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Honda has teased the 2026 Passport ahead of its anticipated debut in just a few weeks. Video and images of a disguised Trailsport variant highlight its off-road ability. A 3.5-liter V6, new 10-speed automatic transmission, and AWD with torque-vectoring capability are confirmed. Honda ’s all-new fourth-generation Passport is having its papers checked one last time before it can make its global debut this fall.

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Evans Halshaw opens MG dealership in Banbury

Motor Trader

Evans Halshaw is opening a new MG car dealership in Banbury 1 October. Evans Halshaw MG Banbury will be the second franchise within the business. The new MG site will operate as a Cyberster retailer – MGs new EV sports car – comprising a Cyberster lounge. The leadership team and all Evans Halshaw associates are being retained and trained in full MG product range.

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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Launched In Korea With Enhanced Drift Function And More Standard Kit

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The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq N received several improvements in its home market. The hot EV benefits from software upgrades and more standard equipment. Highlights include an enhanced N Drift Optimizer and an expanded N e-Shift function. Hyundai introduced a host of updates for the 2025 Ioniq 5 N in Korea, enhancing the functionality and desirability of the performance-focused EV, following customer feedback.

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2026 Toyota HiLux to get powerful 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine – report

Drive.com

Toyota’s new family of four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engines looks set to be coming to the next-generation HiLux, and it could challenge the Ford Ranger Raptor. A powerful new four-cylinder engine looks set to be coming in the 2026 Toyota HiLux – with comparisons being made to the company’s famous ‘2JZ’ engine from the iconic 1990s Toyota Supra among other models – according to an unearthed report out of Japan.

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2025 Ram HD Lineup Shows Beefy Grille And Split Headlights In First Official Photos

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Ram’s facelifted 2025 Heavy Duty lineup will feature new front-end styling and upgraded technology. The company released pictures early as prototypes will soon be testing undisguised to ensure their cooling systems are up to snuff. We can expect to learn more later this year, but Ram CEO Chris Feuell has previously confirmed an “improved” Cummins engine.

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Volvo XC40, C40 EVs recalled

CarExpert

Volvo Australia has recalled 15 examples of the XC40 and C40 Recharge single-motor electric SUVs, due to a fault which could cause the front passenger seat to move unexpectedly. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the front passenger seat mounting bolts may not have been tightened according to specifications and could become loose or detach,” the carmaker said in its recall notice.

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Kia EV9s With Remote Parking Assist May Not Stop When They’re Supposed To

Carscoops

Kia is recalling 12,400 EV9 SUVs over a faulty smart park assist system. In some cases, the vehicles can continue moving when they should stop. Dealers will update software in the SUV to solve the problem. Modern cars are so full of technology that some of it is bound to fail from time to time. In the case of the Kia EV9 , a new recall relates to some of that tech designed to help owners park.

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Queensland’s ‘most despised’ road is anything but a surprise

CarExpert

The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) has released its biannual Unroadworthy Roads Survey, calling the ‘winner’ the state’s most despised road. Based on submissions from motorists who use Queensland roads, the RACQ found the circa-1700km Bruce Highway was the most complained about road, receiving 167 scathing pieces of feedback from road users.

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Chevy Serves Electric Juice With Every Equinox EV Test Drive — Welcome To California

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Chevrolet has teamed up with an upscale grocery store to introduce Electric Juice. It’s made from chocho and blue spirulina, and will be given away at a test drive event in Studio City on September 27. The collaboration is designed to promote the Equinox EV in California, which is a major market for electric vehicles. If you managed to snag a bottle of Volkswagen’s Gewürz ketchup for your currywurst sausages, you’ll probably need something to help wash it down.

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Nissan’s new tech aims to stop this bad driving habit

CarExpert

Lane hogging is one of the most frustrating driving habits, with Australians seemingly one of the most annoyed nations when it comes to other motorists not keeping left unless overtaking. That could be a thing of the past though, at least if new driver assistance technology being rolled out overseas by Nissan ends up coming here. In the US, Nissan has launched its ‘ProPilot 2.1’ semi-autonomous driving system, which includes hands-free highway driving, adaptive cruise control and lane change ass

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SAIC-GM-Wuling’s New Concept Is Part Lancia, Part Sci-Fi Dream

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The “Light of ASEAN” is the first new energy concept from the SAIC-GM-Wuling JV. It previews the design of future production models destined for the ASEAN region. The concept features large gullwing doors, flying buttresses, and a Lancia-esque nose. GM’s joint venture, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), is making a bid for attention with its first-ever new energy concept car, unveiled during the company’s future strategy presentation for the ASEAN markets.

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FCA extends motor finance complaint deadline

Motor Trader

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is giving finance houses and dealers more time to deal with complaints on motor finance commission. The watchdog said today it had extended the pause to the deadline for motor finance firms to provide a final response to customer complaints regarding discretionary commission arrangements until 4 December 2025. In January this year it announced a review into whether motor finance customers have been overcharged because of the past use of DCAs.

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Jacked-Up RAM Drives Into Crowd And Over Jeep At ‘Rednecks With Paychecks’

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A man engaged in an argument at an event called Rednecks with Paychecks. He then drove his jacked-up RAM toward bystanders and over a Jeep Cherokee. The suspect is now facing at least five counts of aggravated assault. Every other year an event called Rednecks with Paychecks happens in Saint Jo, Texas. This year, a man identified as Jonathan Earl Reid, reportedly drove his jacked-up truck toward people and over cars after an altercation.

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Calls grow for mandatory caravan driver training

CarExpert

Motorists who tow caravans could receive mandatory training if some of Australia’s most vocal advocacy groups have their way. As reported by ABC News , a number of motoring clubs and road safety advocacy firms have thrown their support behind caravaners being put through training before taking to the road, following a boom in the industry throughout and post-COVID.

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