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Mazda EZ-6 electric car goes global, U.S. unlikely

Motor Authority

The Mazda EZ-6 sedan will be the automaker's first global-market EV, although Mazda isn't specifically discussing plans to sell it in the U.S. Mazda unveiled the EZ-6 in April at the 2024 Beijing auto show, saying at the time that the sedan would go on sale in China by the end of the year without announcing sales in other markets. On Tuesday the.

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Mexico July 2024: VW Virtus breaks into Top 5

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Virtus helps Volkswagen sales up 36% in July. New car sales in Mexico enjoy a 12.6% year-on-year gain in July to 124,761 units. This is the highest total for July in 8 years and the second best July ever below the 131,772 units reached in July 2016. Nissan (+11.9%) roughly matches the market to keep the brands lead with 16.7% share vs. 17.1% so far this year.

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New Cadillac XT5 debuts in China with Lyriq-inspired design

Motor Authority

The current Cadillac XT5 has been on sale since the 2017 model year, making it one of the oldest vehicles in its segment. Cadillac hasn't indicated whether a new generation is planned for the U.S. but over in China a new XT5 will be launched shortly. The first photos are already up on Cadillac's Chinese website and reveal a handsome exterior.

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Austria July 2024: BMW X1 signs first win, BYD Seal in Top 20

Best Selling Cars Blog

The BMW X1 is #1 in Austria for the first time. New car sales in Austria gain 7.6% year-on-year in July to 18,901 units, this is however down -39.9% on pre-pandemic July 2019 (31,454). The year-to-date tally is now up 6.8% to 154,014. The Top 4 manufacturers all beat the market. Volkswagen (+14.4%) holds a 13.6% share above Skoda (+16.1%), BMW (+23.9%) and Audi (+22.7%).

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Singer Turbo Study 911 gets the slant-nose treatment

Motor Authority

California's Singer has revealed a slant-nose version of its 964-generation Porsche 911-based Turbo Study, applying its typical attention to detail to that iconic design. First shown as a coupe in 2022, the Turbo Study follows Singer's template of taking a 964-generation 911 chassis and backdating its appearance. In this case, the design is.

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Pakistan July 2024: Market up 68.7%, Sazgar Haval H6 up to #2

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Sazgar Haval H6 is the 2nd best-selling vehicle in Pakistan in July. Local manufacturers association PAMA has the Pakistani market up 68.7% year-on-year to 8,589 on poor year-ago volumes. The year-to-date tally is up 52.5% to 72,961. Note Changan and Kia do not report sales figures to PAMA but are reported to be quite successful here. Suzuki (+82.9%) beats the overall growth rate and lifts to 52% share vs. 50.6% so far this year.

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2025 Lincoln Navigator teased, debuts soon

Motor Authority

Lincoln is close to revealing a redesigned Navigator, and the automaker on Tuesday provided a preview in the form of a teaser video featuring glimpses of the new full-size SUV. The current fourth-generation Navigator arrived for the 2018 model year and was given a refresh for 2022. The new Navigator debuts on Thursday and should hit showrooms late.

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Uber-rare Schuppan 962CR set for Monterey Car Week auction

Motor Authority

Mecum will auction a road-going Schuppan 962CR this weekend Only six copies are believed to exist The ultra-rare exotic taps a twin-turbo flat-6 for about 600 hp The Porsche 962 is considered by many, racing fans and experts alike, to be one of the most successful race cars in motorsports history. And now a road car that shares most of its design.

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Chile July 2024: Top 5 100% pickups in 2nd market lift in 2 years

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Maxus T60 ranks 5th in Chile in July. 25,087 new light vehicles hit Chilean roads in July, making it only the 2nd positive month in 2 years at +8.8% year-on-year. The year-to-date tally remains in negative however at -8.1% to 167,573. Toyota (-7.5%) doesn’t capitalise on the overall growth but stays in the brands first place nonetheless. Suzuki (+20.7%) climbs four spots on last month to #2, distancing Chevrolet (+5.7%) and Kia (+29.8%).

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2025 BMW Alpina XB7 made more posh with Manufaktur treatment

Motor Authority

The BMW Alpina XB7 based on the BMW X7 returns for 2025 in a new Manufaktur guise that adds a number of special touches for the exterior and cabin. On the outside, the big SUV benefits from standard 23-inch wheels featuring Alpina's signature multi-spoke design. The wheels come with a high-gloss, mirror-like surface which is then coated in a matte.

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The Hyundai Ioniq 6 makes a good case for going electric

Machines with Souls

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 Limited finally allows you to ditch the buzzy (and basic) four-cylinder models for a car you can use every day. The post The Hyundai Ioniq 6 makes a good case for going electric appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.2's MEB Entry platform starts testing

Motor Authority

Volkswagen is in the early stages of development of an electric hatchback to slot in below the compact ID.3 sold overseas, and a test mule has been spotted. A test mule is where engineers use a makeshift body, typically from an existing vehicle, to hide new mechanicals. In this case they are using the body of the ID.3. We know the test mule is for.

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Auto Recalls Up in Q1

AutoDealer Today

Electrical systems, air bags leading causes. This week brands continue efforts to get all Takata inflators repaired, issuing new do-not-drive warnings.

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2025 Toyota Tundra's TRD Rally Package adds visual impact

Motor Authority

The Toyota Tundra full-size pickup enters the 2025 model year with an enhanced TRD Rally Package. New for the TRD Rally Package are design details inspired by Toyota's trophy trucks of the 1990s, like decals that share the red, orange, and yellow hues of the livery on the original Baja racers. The same colors continue into the cabin, where they.

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New Zealand July 2024: Market rallies back up 52.6%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Kia Seltos hits its highest ranking since October 2020. The New Zealand new vehicle market rallies back up 52.6% year-on-year in July to 9,430 units, as July 2023 was hit by new Clean Car Discount policy changes that pushed buyers to forward their purchase to June. This month’s result remains below the July 2022 volume at 11,076. Passenger Cars soar 61.6% to 1,437, SUVs are up 43.4% to 4,902 and Light Commercials up 107.6% to 2,489.

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Brabus Rocket 900 R

Autocar

Famed German speed merchants break the habit of a lifetime to deliver an uber-Porsche 911 Some things just go contrary to the natural automotive order, such as a Porsche 911-based Brabus conversion.I mean, what next, an Audi RS4 by Alpina? Anybody who remembers the heyday of lunatic, Brabus-fettled Mercedes-Benzes with Ferrari-crushing power will find even the idea odd, never mind the reality.

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Take Steps to Combat Cybercrime

AutoDealer Today

Aura and Mosaic Compliance partnership designed to protect auto dealers and their customers from cybercrime.

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Tata Curvv SUV Reimagined As India’s Wild 4-Door Sportscar

Carscoops

The Tata Curvv was used as a base for a fictional project by Zephyr Designz. The Indian coupe SUV received extensive visual modifications, including a widebody kit and new wheels. The digital design study would only make sense as a concept or a one-off racecar build. Tata recently introduced the Curvv as an affordable coupe-SUV for the Indian market.

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DCS batteries suing YouTuber for ‘honest’ review sets scary precedent

CarExpert

OPINION Queensland-based battery manufacturer Deep Cycle Systems (DCS) has filed a defamation case against an Australian-based YouTuber for a series of video reviews that alleging excessive battery degradation and not being fit for purpose. The Australian-based YouTuber is Stephan Fischer who runs AllOffroad 4×4 Adventures TV , a channel primarily based on off-road adventuring and everything associated with it – including reviews of accessories that you could find on a typical off-road vehi

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Hyundai Recalling Nearly 40,000 Sonatas Over Flashing Brake Lights

Carscoops

Hyundai is recalling 38,331 Sonatas from the 2024 model year. The vehicles were equipped with brake light software intended for foreign markets. Under heavy braking, the brake lights flash instead of remaining illuminated. The 2024 Hyundai Sonata received a bold new design and now it’s being recalled over faulty brake lights. In particular, there’s a software issue that could cause the lights to “flash and not illuminate properly.” The safety recall report says the lights

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South Korea asks carmakers to name and shame battery suppliers after EV fires

CarExpert

A recent highly-publicised electric vehicle (EV) fire has led the South Korean government to ask carmakers to disclose their battery suppliers, as it attempts to quell fears about future incidents. Earlier this month a Mercedes-Benz EV caught fire in an apartment building’s underground car park, damaging at least 70 other cars and sending more than a dozen people to hospital.

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Naran Hypercar Has 1,048 HP And $2.2 Million Price Tag

Carscoops

Naran Automotive is gearing up to showcase a hypercar prototype at Salon Privé The four-seat coupe has a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 with 1,048 hp and 764 lb-ft of torque. The company claims the all-wheel drive hypercar will be the “fastest non-electrified four-seater in the world.” Naran Automotive burst onto the scene in 2020, but quickly faded from the spotlight.

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Volkswagen Tiguan 'GTI': range-topper brings 262bhp for £47,540

Autocar

New Tiguan R-Line 2.0 TSI 265PS offers nearly the same performance as the old Tiguan R The Volkswagen Tiguan is now available in the UK with Golf GTI power and an advanced suspension set-up that promises a more dynamic drive. The new Tiguan R-Line 2.0 TSI 265PS is the latest variant of the third-generation crossover, which was launched earlier this year with completely overhauled styling, a refreshed cabin, new powertrains and a heavily revised chassis.

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KG Mobility Actyon Debuts In Korea As A Longer And Sleeker Torres

Carscoops

KG Mobility announced the market launch of the Actyon in Korea, ahead of exports. The new generation of the Actyon adopts a more modern styling than its divisive predecessor. The SUV shares its underpinnings with the Torres, including the turbo 1.5-liter engine. KG Mobility, formerly known as SsangYong , introduced the new Actyon in Korea, further expanding its SUV lineup.

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Younger drivers less assured with car buying and ownership experience

Motor Trader

Younger drivers feel less assured than older drivers when it comes to buying and owning a car. That’s the key finding of a new survey from the Motor Ombudsman. The survey showed that three-quarters (71%) of Gen Xers, which is those aged between 43 and 58 would be the most inclined to enlist the helping hand of others. This was followed by around 67% of Gen Z drivers, which is those aged between 18 and 26.

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McLaren F1 Car Raced By Montoya And Driven By Hamilton Could Fetch $3.5 Million

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Chassis 21A-03 made its debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2006. After being used in three races, the car was tested by Hamilton before he joined the F1 grid. The car retains its original Mercedes 2.4-liter naturally-aspirated V8 revving to 19,000 rpm. A 2006 McLaren -Mercedes MP4-21 Formula 1 car driven by Juan Pablo Montoya and Lewis Hamilton is tipped to sell for as much as $3.5 million when it goes up for auction on August 16.

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VW’s first electric GTI to focus on go-kart fun and drivability

Autocar

Volkswagen's technical boss said the ID GTI won't solely focus on outright speed or power Technical boss hints at how the new ID GTI will drive – and it’s not about pure power The production version of the Volkswagen ID GTI concept will prioritise “go-kart” handling and fun over outright power, according to the firm’s technical chief. The sporty variant of the forthcoming ID 2all is due to go into production in 2026 and will be the first electric Volkswagen to use the GTI badge.

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This 1974 Mercedes-Benz Is The Ultimate Hipster RV

Carscoops

This is a 1974 Mercedes-Benz LA 1113 B Variomobil Motor Home. It shows 54,000 miles on the odometer and has an asking price of around $160,000. The interior is completely refurbished and incredibly posh. Road trips are fun but recreational vehicles can make them even more enjoyable. Today, van life as it’s called has become a huge trend leading to wildly expensive super-fancy vans and RVs popping up from several companies.

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Best electric car for Summer? New Mini Moke EV driven

Autocar

One of motoring history’s great survivors has entered the EV era. And what it lacks in doors, it makes up for in charm One could spend a lot of hours investigating Mini Moke history: between 1964 and 1993 it was built in six countries and it spawned multiple offshoots. Kit cars, replicas and relaunches: the Moke has seen a few. And it hasn't finished.

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$16,000 Tesla Cybertruck Range Extender Promises 152 Extra Miles But Eats Bed Space

Carscoops

Tesla Cybertruck owners can now order a bed-mounted range-extender battery with a $500 deposit. The $16,000 option claims to increase range to 470 miles, compared with 318 miles for a stock AWD Cybertruck. Extender production starts in early 2025, and each unit needs fitting at a Tesla service center. How much would you pay, and how much trunk space would you be willing to sacrifice, to add extra miles of driving range to an EV?

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Motorists warned of ‘crash for cash’ moped scams

Autocar

Moped riders are deliberately crashing into cars to cash in on insurance – and cases are on the up A leading insurer has reported a sharp rise in ‘crash for cash’ scams involving moped riders ramming the cars of unsuspecting drivers to claim on their insurance policies. Allianz says the crime increased sixtyfold in 2023, with car drivers in London being the most affected.

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The 1955 Abarth 208 A Spyder By Boano Is The Coolest Way To Burn Your Leg

Carscoops

This 1955 Abarth 208 A Spyder by Boano is a one-off example. It features a 1.1-liter engine and just 66 horsepower. Its current owner is asking approximately $870,000 for it. It’s rare to have the chance to own a piece of history. That’s exactly what’s on offer today though in the form of the Abarth 208 A Spyder by Boano. It’s a stunning glance back into the past and the coolest way to potentially burn your leg or, more likely, the leg of your passenger.

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Auto Loan Access Keeps Falling

AutoDealer Today

July conditions tighter for consumers despite average loan rate decline.

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Ford GT, Mustang, And Ranger Hit With Do Not Drive Order Over Airbags

Carscoops

Ford issues a Do Not Drive order for certain models due to lethal Takata airbags. Owners of impacted Mustangs, Rangers, and other models must stop driving immediately. Despite extensive outreach, 5% of recalled Fords with Takata airbags remain unrepaired. Ford is issuing a rare Do Not Drive order involving an assortment of vehicles due to Takata airbags.

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NextGear and 1Link help dealers source and fund trade stock

Motor Trader

NextGear Capital, the wholesale funding firm, and online auction platform 1link Trade Buyer have joined forces to help trade buyers source and fund stock in just a few clicks. The new arrangement means NextGear Capital customers can instantly add vehicles purchased on epyx’s 1link Trade Buyer to their Stocking Plan, easing the buying process and opening the platform to them as a stock source.

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Digital Solutions to Counter Increasingly Sophisticated Fraud

DealerTrack Insights

Digital Solutions to Counter Increasingly Sophisticated Fraud Fraud attempts and identity theft related to car buying, leases and loans are a significant problem for auto dealers and lenders. The Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2023 tracked more than 178,000 auto-related fraud reports last year, while identity theft reports exceeded one million.

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Eastern Western Motor Group acquires two new Honda sites

Motor Trader

Eastern Western Motor Group will acquire the Honda dealers in Dundee and in Perth – West End Garage in Dundee and Perth Honda, with a completion date of 27 August. The dealer group will now have a total of 5 Honda sites in its portfolio. West End will remain in Broughty Ferry while some staff will move with Honda to the new Barnetts Honda showroom run by Eastern Western at Dunsinane Industrial Estate.

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