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Lanzante plans to make Red Bull RB17 track car street-legal

Motor Authority

A street-legal version of the Red Bull RB17 track-only hypercar will come from Lanzante Production of the RB17 doesn't commence until 2025 The conversion to be street-legal will cost approximately $325,000 and $650,000 The Red Bull RB17, shown in concept form last week, is an extreme track car crafted by legendary Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey.

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Belgium June 2024: MG breaks volume record

Best Selling Cars Blog

MG is up to #12 in Belgium in June. 49,662 new cars hit Belgian roads in June, a -4% year-on-year loss. Volkswagen (-19%) is back above BMW (-15.8%) but at 8.7% share it is below the 9% it commands year-to-date. Similarly, BMW falls well short of its 10.2% YTD level at 8.5%. Audi (-5.7%) and Mercedes (-17%) also fall faster than the market. Toyota (+0.8%) is stable at #5, followed by a surging Tesla (+34.1%) at #6.

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Tesla Cybertruck off-road mode capabilities outlined

Motor Authority

Tesla's Cybertruck gained off-road modes via an over-the-air software update Cybertruck's off-road modes include Overland, Baja, and Wade The off-road modes also enable the mechanical locking differentials The Tesla Cybertruck now features an off-road mode that gives the stainless-steel EV trail-ready capability. Tesla announced that the off-road.

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"MY SECRET SUPERPOWER AT THE WORKPLACE: CONSCIOUS INCLUSION”

Women Automotive Network

In the latest installment of the Women Automotive Network Leadership Interview series, we hosted a compelling LinkedIn Live interview featuring a dynamic discussion with Lavanya Wadgaonkar PhD, CCO Nissan Motor Corporation Japan and our host Andy Fellows, founder of Aquilae. The conversation delved into the nuances of cultural integration in professional settings, highlighting how varying decision-making styles, biases, and communication approaches shape workplace dynamics.

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2026 Kia Sportage coming in for a nip and tuck

Motor Authority

Kia engineers have been spotted testing a prototype for an updated Sportage expected in showrooms next year as a 2026 model. The current Sportage, on sale since the 2023 model year, is Kia's best-seller, with U.S. buyers snapping up 140,780 examples last year alone. This means Kia won't want to rock the boat with the upcoming mid-cycle refresh for.

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USA Full Year 2023: Exclusive State by State rankings now available

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD clocks 11 Top 10 finishes in 2023. In partnership with JATO Dynamics , we can share with you today separate rankings of the Top 10 best-selling vehicles for each U.S. State over the Full Year 2023. This data is exclusive to BSCB, you won’t find it anywhere else. The methodology for this ranking is different from the monthly U.S. data we publish, with pickup variants counted separately – which makes a lot of sense as they are basically different vehicles altogether

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2025 Porsche Panamera adds GTS and Turbo S E-Hybrid models

Motor Authority

The 2025 Porsche Panamera lineup adds two models, one of which is the new flagship The Sporty Panamera GTS aims to be the sporty model while a Turbo S E-Hybrid is the most powerful trim Both the GTS and Turbo S E-Hybrid can be ordered now with deliveries starting in 2025 Porsche redesigned the Panamera for the 2024 model year, and for the.

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Bentley Flying Spur Speed to gain 771-hp V-8 hybrid power

Motor Authority

The Bentley Flying Spur will get a hybrid powertrain option The V-8 plug-in hybrid powertrain will be ported to the sedan from the Continental GT coupe The powertrain will arrive in a refreshed Flying Spur Bentley on Thursday announced that the Flying Spur will receive the automaker's new V-8 plug-in hybrid powertrain, referred to as the Ultra.

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Ford: going all-electric in Europe by 2030 was "too ambitious"

Autocar

Ford recently revealed the Capri as its third electric car for Europe Ford developing new hybrids after EV-only strategy deemed "not a good choice for our business or our customers" Ford’s electric vehicle boss says the company’s plan to go all-electric by 2030 in Europe was “too ambitious”, and the firm will continue to offer a range of hybrids in light of wavering EV uptake.

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Koenigsegg drops 3-cylinder from Gemera, at least for now

Motor Authority

The Koenigsegg Gemera four-seat hybrid hypercar will no longer offer the promised 3-cylinder engine as its internal-combustion component, meaning buyers will now have to opt for the alternative V-8 option. As spotted by CarBuzz, Koenigsegg CEO and founder Christian von Koenigsegg revealed to Top Gear in a podcast interview published on July 5 that.

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Higher prices and limited options push car buyers from new to used

Autocar

The most popular cars in early 2024 were petrol superminis – and Ford’s Fiesta was the top seller Motor trade is struggling to shift new cars, with some dealers considering dropping their franchises At Platts of Marlow, a Ford retail dealer that will celebrate 100 years in the Berkshire town in 2025, they’re contemplating life without new Blue Oval cars.

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New company selling TVR sports cars in the US

Motor Authority

While there remain efforts in place to revive TVR, a separate company is already offering the British brand's raw, unbridled sports cars right here in the U.S. By utilizing the EPA and NHTSA's exemption for cars 25 years or older, Tucson, Arizona-based TVR Garage offers sales, parts, and servicing for various TVR models. The company already has.

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Hydrogen could still fuel the future of the combustion engine

Autocar

Alpine is one of many firms to have upped its stake in hydrogen power The way cars are powered isn't a done deal yet – the mix of methods could be more interesting than ever before Alpine ’s exhibition of its Alpenglow prototype at the Spa 6 Hours endurance race in May demonstrated that the jury is far from out on the subject of alternative propulsion.

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The China Factor

AutoDealer Today

What was once a nonentity when it came to auto manufacturing, this Asian giant bears paying close attention to.

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Spy photos: Ford testing heavier-duty F-150 Lightning EV with hub motors?

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Spy Photos , Ford , Truck , Electric , Future Vehicles Continue reading Spy photos: Ford testing heavier-duty F-150 Lightning EV with hub motors? Spy photos: Ford testing heavier-duty F-150 Lightning EV with hub motors? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thieves causing new problem at public EV charging stations

CarExpert

There’s not much copper in electric vehicle (EV) chargers, but that isn’t stopping thieves in the US from raiding stations for the metal. Automotive News reports 129 charging cables were stolen from Electrify America charging stations in the first five months of this year, more than in the entire 2023 calendar year (125). Electrify America has one of the largest charging networks in the country, and says cut cables cost US$2000 to US$4000 (~A$3000-$6000) to replace.

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670 HP Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Filmed On The Road

Carscoops

A new video shows the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack in the wild. It appears to be a First Edition production-ready model with 670 all-electric horsepower. Whether or not that’s enough to make it sell well is unknown for now. As the days go by, we get closer and closer to seeing how the new Dodge Charger Daytona looks and sells in the real world.

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Porsche Panamera Turbo turns 771bhp super-hybrid

Autocar

With 771bhp, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is the most powerful combustion-engined Porsche on sale Hottest version of Porsche's super-saloon is the firm's most potent series-production combustion car The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid has been revealed as the most powerful combustion-engined series-production model ever produced by the German brand.

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The Smart Roadster Could Stage A Comeback After 20 Years

Carscoops

A Smart designer sketched out a next-generation Roadster back in 2020. A pint-sized Roadster could help return Smart to its small car routes. Smart is also eager to launch a new ForTwo but has to find a partner to share development costs. It’s been almost two decades since the Smart Roadster went out of production, and it could stage a return in the battery-electric era, joining the firm’s existing #1 and #3 SUVs as well as the forthcoming #5.

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Ship.Cars Launches Tracking Feature

AutoDealer Today

Designed to elevate customer service for auto transport and shipping partners.

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Audi Q4 E-Tron Gains Entry-Level Trim With Steel Wheels And Small Battery

Carscoops

Audi has introduced an entry-level Q4 e-tron in Europe. It has a smaller 55 kWh battery and a modest 168 hp electric motor. Pricing starts at €45,600 in Germany, which is €7,350 less than the Q4 45 e-tron. The Audi Q4 e-tron has quickly established itself as the brand’s best-selling EV and sales should get a boost from a new entry-level variant.

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Auto Group Buys in Michigan

AutoDealer Today

Penske has absorbed stores representing nearly $2B in revenue this year.

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2025 Hyundai Tucson Proves Facelifts Aren’t Cheap, Gets $755 Price Hike

Carscoops

Hyundai has announced the 2025 Tucson will be priced from $28,355. That’s $755 more than its predecessor, but the facelifted model sports revised styling and a vastly improved interior. The crossover offers conventional, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Hyundai introduced the 2025 Tucson at the New York Auto Show and now the company has announced pricing will begin at $28,355.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 update brings £3455 discount

Autocar

New N-Line Ioniq 5 has sportier looks inspired by its hot SUV twin Electric SUV gets bigger battery and new entry trim that cuts cost while retaining key equipment The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has received a series of tweaks aimed at keeping it on pace with rival electric SUVs , boosting its range and cutting its entry price to below £40,000. The 58kWh and 73kWh battery packs previously offered in the crossover have each been replaced with 63kWh and 84kWh units, respectively.

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2025 Bentley Flying Spur Teased With New 771 HP PHEV Powertrain

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The Bentley Flying Spur is about to receive a significant power boost for the 2025 MY, courtesy of electrification. Bentley’s new plug-in hybrid powertrain is good for 771 hp (575 kW / 782 PS) and 1000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque. The luxury sedan will sport mild visual updates, including redesigned bumper intakes and a new grille pattern. Bentley announced an updated version of the Flying Spur sedan for the 2025 model year, set to benefit from its new “Ultra Performance Hybrid” p

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King’s Speech mention of Skills England Bill is positive, says NFDA

Motor Trader

Around 35 Bills were announced in the King’s Speech yesterday, including a Skills England Bill. The Skills England Bill would aim to reform the Apprenticeship Levy, fulfilling a Labour manifesto pledge. Sue Robinson, CEO of the NFDA, said: “One of the key ‘asks’ outlined in NFDA’s 2024 General Election manifesto was to overhaul the ‘flawed’ Apprenticeship Levy so we are pleased to see the announcement of the Skills England Bill.

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New Turbo S E-Hybrid Is The Fastest Porsche Panamera Ever, V8 GTS Joins Range Too

Carscoops

Porsche expands the Panamera lineup with the Turbo S E-Hybrid and the driver-focused GTS. The 771 hp Turbo S E-Hybrid is the fastest executive sedan on the Nurburgring. The Panamera GTS offers a sharper chassis and a non-electrified V8 producing 493 hp. Fresh from reclaiming the Nürburgring crown for fastest executive car , Porsche has unveiled that the record-breaking model is the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, now positioned as the range-topper.

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Ford will build Super Duty trucks in Canada in pivot from EV plan

Auto Blog

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Ford , Truck Continue reading Ford will build Super Duty trucks in Canada in pivot from EV plan Ford will build Super Duty trucks in Canada in pivot from EV plan originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2025 Hyundai i30 N Keeps Manual Hot Hatches Alive, But Still Won’t Come To North America

Carscoops

Hyundai has not made any modifications to the car’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. Minor changes have been made to the car’s exterior, including revised 19-inch forged alloy wheels. All i30 N hatch models now come standard with the same digital instrument cluster as the i30 Sedan N / Elantra N. The thrilling Hyundai i30 N hot hatch has been facelifted for the second time, but sadly, it will remain a forbidden fruit in the United States.

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2025 Skoda Superb approved for sale in Australia

CarExpert

The new-generation Skoda Superb liftback and wagon have been approved for sale in Australia ahead of their arrival in early 2025. According to government approval documents, the Slovakian-produced flagship liftback and wagon will only be offered in a single turbo-petrol powertrain. This engine, denoted as the 195TSI, is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine which produces 195kW of power at 6500rpm.

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2025 Porsche Panamera GTS: Because Sometimes You Just Want A V8

Carscoops

The GTS occupies a sweet spot in the new Panamera lineup with sportier enhancements. It is powered by a non-electrified twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 producing 493 hp. Additional features include a lowered chassis, retuned air suspension, and a sport exhaust. Together with the Turbo S E-Hybrid flagship, Porsche introduced the new 2025 Panamera GTS, which it says is focused on “driver engagement and agility” The GTS is powered by a V8 engine, albeit without any form of electrified as

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MG Australia increases prices by up to $5600

CarExpert

MG Australia has ditched nationwide drive-away pricing on a number of its models, instead moving to drive-away pricing that differs from state-to-state. The vehicles affected include the pre-update MG 3 Core with Nav and the top-spec Excite, as well as the entire ZS EV and HS +EV ranges. As a result pricing for these models has increased by up to $5678, depending on the model, variant, and state of sale.

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Lexus LBX Morizo RR Is A GR-Powered SUV With A Manual Option

Carscoops

Lexus unveils the production LBX Morizo RR, a hot SUV with the GR Yaris’ 300 HP engine. It keeps the concept’s aggressive styling with sporty and luxurious interior details. Available with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. Lexus has unveiled the production version of the LBX Morizo RR in Japan, just a few months after showcasing the concept.

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Vertu makes £5k donation to Foundation’s Walking Cricket initiative

Motor Trader

Vertu Motors, a partner of the Somerset County Cricket Club, has made a £5,000 donation to Somerset Cricket Foundation’s Walking Cricket initiative. The donation will enable Somerset Cricket Foundation to launch two new hubs in Somerset. The programme brings together individuals of all ages and abilities to offer an accessible form of the sport in order to promote physical health, mental well-being and social interaction.

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Mini May Introduce A Rugged Countryman Soon

Carscoops

The Mini Countryman could soon gain a special off-road-focused variant and give customers of the brand another new exciting model to choose from. A rugged Countryman could also help the brand celebrate its history of rally racing, although it’s unclear how far Mini is willing to go. During the recent Mini Takes the States rally for owners across the United States, Mini of the Americas vice president Michael Peyton was asked why Mini hasn’t offered its customers a rugged version of on

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Hefty prison sentences for M25 Just Stop Oil protesters

Auto Express

Climate protesters have been handed sentences of at least four years after causing more than 50,000 hours of delays

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Mercedes-Benz To Add Fast EV Chargers At Starbucks Stores

Carscoops

The carmaker will introduce over 100 DC fast chargers at Starbucks stores. The 400 kW stations are among the most powerful on the market. Starbucks isn’t paying to have the chargers installed but will provide space in its parking lots. Mercedes-Benz will roll out DC fast chargers at over 100 Starbucks stores across the United States, starting with a 1,400-mile route along Interstate 5 running from Washington to California.