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Aston Martin Valiant is Fernando Alonso's idea of a track car

Motor Authority

Fernando Alonso commissioned a one-off car from the Q by Aston Martin personalization program The Aston Martin Valiant is a lighter, more extreme version of the Valour Only 38 Aston Martin Valiants will be built Aston Martin late on Tuesday revealed the Valiant as a more hardcore follow up to its Valour sports car launched last year as part of its.

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Aston Martin Valiant is manual track weapon with screaming V12

Autocar

Valour-based Valiant has a 734bhp V12 and carbonfibre bodywork Supercar is bespoke commission from two-time world champion Fernando Alonso; just 38 will be produced The new Aston Martin Valiant is a limited-run track-focused reworking of the exclusive Valour built to a brief from Formula 1 ace Fernando Alonso. The new road-legal special edition draws its power from a 734bhp 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 and is set to make its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month.

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Boreham Motorworks resurrecting Ford RS200 and Mk1 Escort as restomods

Motor Authority

The Ford RS200 and Mk1 Escort are coming back as restomods Boreham Motorworks in the U.K. is responsible for the resurrection of these icons Boreham Motorsworks said Ford blessed the rebirth of these two vehicles U.K.-based Boreham Motorworks is resurrecting two Ford rally icons. The company on Monday announced that it will launch continuation.

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Revealed and driven: New BMW M5 packs 717bhp hybrid V8

Autocar

Arch extensions, side skirts and front apron distinguish M5 Flagship 5 Series goes PHEV and promises to be BMW’s most extreme yet. How’s it shaping up? The reinvented BMW M5 is headed to UK dealers later this year with a thumping, 717bhp V8-engined plug-in hybrid powertrain and a starting price of £110,500. The seventh-generation version of BMW 's ’bahnstorming super-saloon makes the landmark switch from purepetrol power to an electrified system with total outputs of 717bhp and 738lb ft – far ab

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McLaren open to two-door body for SUV

Motor Authority

McLaren's working on a practical vehicle that can hold more than two occupants Both two- and four-door body styles are on the table McLaren might make an SUV, but it would be more Ferrari Purosangue than Lamborghini Urus in style McLaren is working on a more practical vehicle than the low-slung supercars it's known for, a vehicle CEO Michael.

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New-look Bentley Continental GT swaps W12 for PHEV power

Autocar

Move from dual to single headlight clusters is “the biggest change in the last two decades” for the Conti 771bhp GT is Crewe's quickest and most powerful road car yet; chassis upgrades see 50:50 weight distribution The new Continental GT Speed is the first car to use Bentley ’s Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain and ushers in a bold new design language for the electrified era.

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2025 BMW M5 revealed with 717 hp from V-8 hybrid powertrain

Motor Authority

The 2025 BMW M5 marks the seventh-generation of the nameplate The M5 shifts to a plug-in hybrid powertrain with 717 hp When the 2025 BMW M5 goes on sale, it'll cost $120,675 BMW introduced a new generation of the 5-Series for the 2024 model year, and on Tuesday the automaker revealed the fire-breathing M5 variant. The new 2025 BMW M5 represents.

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2025 VW Jetta GLI boasts new look inside and out

Motor Authority

A performance sedan with a manual transmission might seem as rare as a unicorn these days, but some are still available, even at the more affordable end of the new car spectrum. One of them is the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, which has been updated for the 2025 model year along with the rest of the Jetta range. The update is the second for the.

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2024 Volkswagen Golf R brings power boost and new tech

Autocar

Black Edition gains 19in wheels, Performance pack, and a bigger wing Rocket hatch gets sharper, stronger turbo four and slicker 12.9in touchscreen The facelifted Volkswagen Golf R has been unveiled as the German brand’s most potent hot hatch yet, with its turbocharged 2.0-litre four uprated from 316bhp to 329bhp. That extra 13bhp helps to cut the hatch’s 0-62mph time by 0.1sec to 4.6sec, while the heavier Golf R Estate completes the sprint in 4.8sec.

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2025 Volkswagen Golf R debuts new look and more power for more money

Motor Authority

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R's output increases to 328 hp A manual transmission remains off the table for the Golf R The Golf R gains a larger touchscreen and more LED lighting On Tuesday, Volkswagen revealed the refreshed 2025 Volkswagen Golf R. When it arrives in the U.S. next year, it will cost more than today's model, according to VW. For more.

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MG Cyberster

Autocar

Chinese-owned MG celebrates the marque's centenary with a hard-hitting, multifaceted electric roadster MG was established, all the way back in 1924, specifically for the production of sports cars - yet the last time an all-new sports car bearing the famous octagon emerged, your correspondent wasn’t even born. As such, this MG Cyberster is very significant indeed.

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Bentley Continental GT Speed ditches W-12 for V-8 hybrid power

Motor Authority

The Bentley Continental GT Speed and Continental GTC Speed Convertible have been refreshed The outgoing W-12 engine has been replaced by a V-8 plug-in hybrid in flagship models Bentley hasn't said when the updated Continental GT lineup will arrive in the U.S. Bentley embarked on a new era Tuesday with the reveal of updated versions of the.

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Land Rover Defender 130 pick-up on sale for £157,000

Autocar

Dutch firm's latest creation is based on the longest Defender Heritage Customs reveals its latest Defender reworking, giving us an open-backed Land Rover at last Dutch coachbuilding outfit Heritage Customs has revealed a luxurious pick-up version of the Land Rover Defender 130. The firm, founded by well-known designer Niels van Roij, is looking to build on the "success" of its recently revealed Defender 90 convertible with its latest exclusive creation.

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2025 BMW M3 CS Touring spied at the 'Ring

Motor Authority

Engineers from BMW M have been spotted testing prototypes for the first M3 CS Touring, and given the lack of camouflage the debut is likely close. Spy shots show the M3 Touring wagon sporting the same front lip spoiler as the M3 CS sedan that was offered in the U.S. exclusively for the 2024 model year. The prototypes are based on the updated 2025.

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2025 BMW M5: This Is It

Motor 1

The most powerful M5 in history also is the heaviest, at over 2.5 tons.

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2025 BYD Sealion 7: Tesla Model Y rival locked in for Australia

CarExpert

BYD will soon bring a rival for Australia’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV) to its local showrooms. Due in the second half of 2024 (July to December inclusive), the BYD Sealion 7 – sold overseas as the Sea Lion 07 – will be the brand’s fourth all-electric model in showrooms, to be sold alongside the smaller Atto 3 SUV, Dolphin hatchback and Seal sedan.

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Renault CEO: "What’s the point in refusing progress?”

Autocar

Autocar's top award winner for 2024 gives his vision for the future of Renault - and mobility Not often do you find yourself, twice in a few months, talking at length and one-to-one with a man as serially busy as Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo. This is a man with no spare time at all, someone who powwows with the French prime minister and leaders of Europe.

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Older F-150s Recalled

AutoDealer Today

Power train issue can cause unexpected downshift, including at higher speeds.

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Best manufacturer: Toyota is run by car fans, and it's paying off

Autocar

The Japanese company continues to prove naysayers wrong and build brilliant, interesting and reliable cars In some dark and stupid corners of the internet, you will find people calling Toyota an outdated legacy car maker, daft in being slow to full electrification, foolish to pursue hydrogen avenues and having left its best days behind it. (Now check out my Tesla referral code!

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2024 Vehicle Sales Still on Their Way Up

AutoDealer Today

Cox Automotive forecast pictures conservative yet healthy results despite uncertainties.

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Going off-grid with Martin Brundle, the face of Formula 1

Autocar

Racer-turned-TV pundit and reluctant grid-walk maestro tells us about his remarkable career When a second career in Formula 1 started for Martin Brundle back in 1997, the ITV co-commentary gig was very much not his first choice for that season – because he thought he still had a race seat with Jordan. “When I found out I wasn’t racing, I very reluctantly went into the commentary box with Murray [Walker],” he recalls.

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Black Book: Weekly Market Update

AutoDealer Today

All vehicle segments declined last week in the wholesale market.

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The Honda S2000 is a cookie that’s too sweet

Machines with Souls

The Honda S2000 has a legendary reputation, with a high-revving engine and snick-snick manual. But how does it hold up 24 years later? The post The Honda S2000 is a cookie that’s too sweet appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Aston Martin Valiant: A Hardcore Track Star With a Manual

Motor 1

Aston Martin takes the Valour to the extreme with more aero, more power, and less weight.

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Land Rover Defender Gets Ready To Conquer With Giant Fender Flares And Huge Tires

Carscoops

The Land Rover Defender 110 received the AT35 treatment by Arctic Trucks. The SUV rides on 35-inch all-terrain or mud-terrain tires, combined with a suspension lift and a wide bodykit. The cost of the conversion is £29,995 ($38,058) before taxes. Arctic Trucks revealed their package for the Land Rover Defender 110 in the UK. The AT35 conversion, which was originally previewed in Russia back in 2022, adds 35-inch tires, raised suspension, a wide bodykit, and an optional leather-wrapped inter

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Toyota Is Building the BRZ STI That Subaru Won't

Motor 1

It's the turbocharged, all-wheel-drive sports car we've been waiting for.

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Luca de Meo wins Issigonis trophy at Autocar Awards 2024

Autocar

Industry leaders and best new models recognised in Autocar Awards 2024 - see the full list below Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo has been given Autocar’s most prestigious award, the Issigonis Trophy , in recognition of his efforts in the astounding turnaround of the firm’s fortunes. The trophy, named after Mini inventor Sir Alec Issigonis, is awarded to individuals who have made a historically significant contribution to one of the world’s largest industries.

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2025 VW Jetta And Jetta GLI Gets A Hollywood-Worthy Facelift

Carscoops

Volkswagen has unveiled the facelifted Jetta and Jetta GLI. The models will arrive at dealerships soon with revised styling and an upgraded interior. Pricing will start at $21,995 which is a slight increase over its predecessor. Affordable sedans are quickly becoming an endangered species, but that hasn’t stopped Volkswagen from giving the 2025 Jetta and Jetta GLI a comprehensive facelift.

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How Marek Reichman will reinvent Aston Martin design (again)

Autocar

The winner of Autocar's Sturmey Award recounts his 19-year journey from DB9 to DBX, and beyond In a stellar career that he insists has “years to run”, Aston Martin design chief Marek Reichman has led the creation of more than 50 Aston Martin and Lagonda models in 19 years. It’s an achievement like no other in the marque’s 111-year history, yet while unique, it is just one of a suite of compelling reasons why Autocar is delighted to present Reichman with the 2024 Sturmey Award for innovation.

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$340,000 Bugatti Tourbillon Watch Has Its Own V16 Engine

Carscoops

Bugatti and Jacob & Co have teamed up for a limited edition timepiece. The watch draws inspiration from the Bugatti Tourbillon and features a mini V16 engine, which runs for 20 seconds at a time. Production is limited to 150 units and it reportedly costs $340,000. The Bugatti Tourbillon sounds like a watch and things get even more confusing when you consider the company partnered with Jacob & Co on the Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon watch in 2020.

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2025 Volkswagen Golf R: This Is It

Motor 1

It’s the most powerful Golf R ever, with 329 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque.

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Tesla Cybertruck recalls cover nearly 12,000 vehicles

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Recalls , Tesla , Safety , Truck , Electric Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck recalls cover nearly 12,000 vehicles Tesla Cybertruck recalls cover nearly 12,000 vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pontiac’s Final Concept Shows A Future That Never Happened

Carscoops

GM Design has revealed the Pontiac G8 concept, a 4-door coupe designed in 2008. It was never publicly displayed as GM announced plans to eliminate Pontiac the following year. Little is known about the concept, but it was created to preview the brand’s new design language. GM Design’s fantastic From the Vault series continues and they’ve just unveiled Pontiac’s final concept.

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VW to invest up to $5 billion in Rivian in an EV tech joint venture

Auto Blog

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Volkswagen , Emerging Technologies , Electric , Rivian Continue reading VW to invest up to $5 billion in Rivian in an EV tech joint venture VW to invest up to $5 billion in Rivian in an EV tech joint venture originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ferrari’s F250 Hypercar Launch Invite Appears To Give Away Final Design

Carscoops

Ferrari has invited its wealthiest clients for the F250, the successor to LaFerrari. Invite box opens to reveal a sketch of hypercar that echoes 2022’s virtual Vision Gran Turismo concept. F250, or whatever the final version will be called, is expected to feature a hybrid V6, like the firm’s Le Mans-winning 499P. New Ferrari hypercars only come along once a decade, and the folks at Maranello are annoyingly good at keeping their design secret until they’re ready for us to see th

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2025 BMW M5 goes bigger, badder and more electric — but not EV

Auto Blog

Filed under: BMW , Hybrid , Luxury , Performance , Sedan Continue reading 2025 BMW M5 goes bigger, badder and more electric — but not EV 2025 BMW M5 goes bigger, badder and more electric — but not EV originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ford CEO Promises Eyes-Off Level 3 Autonomous Driving In “A Couple Years”

Carscoops

CEO Jim Farley says that Level 3 Autonomous driving is coming to Ford products in “a couple years.” The team is already successfully testing the technology on prototypes with high rates of success. It appears as though users will only be able to employ the tech in good conditions. Believe it or not, not everyone loves driving. If possible, many would prefer a chauffeur—and now, we’re nearing technology that mimics that experience.