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Alan Mann Racing turns 60 – learn its history

Motor Authority

The U.K.'s Alan Mann Racing today specializes in maintaining classic cars and developing restomods, but it was once a mainstay of the racing scene, as this video explains. Alan Mann Racing, or AMR for short, was founded in 1964 by racing enthusiast Alan Mann, who'd gotten his start running a garage that prepared race cars for competition. Mann.

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North Macedonia October 2024: Podium 100% Skoda, Superb surprise leader

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Skoda Superb is the best-selling vehicle in North Macedonia in October. According to data shared with us by our local partner CE Auto , the North Macedonian new car market surges 41.3% year-on-year in October to a still shy 544 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 40.1% to 6,092. The Skoda Superb comes out of nowhere (meaning outside the September Top 10) to land directly in pole position with a dominant 8.6% share.

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Toyota Supra A90 Final Edition announced, but not for US

Motor Authority

Toyota has revealed the Supra A90 Final Edition to mark the approaching end of the fifth-generation Supra's production The Supra A90 Final Edition features a power increase to 429 hp, along with extensive aerodynamic and chassis upgrades Production will be limited to 300 units, and the U.S. is not on the list of confirmed markets Production of the.

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Colombia October 2024: Sales rally back up, BYD cracks Top 10

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Seagull helps push BYD into the Colombian Top 10 for the first time. 18,550 new cars hit Colombian roads in October, a fantastic 33.5% year-on-year improvement. However keep in mind October 2023 was in freefall at -38.5% on the year prior. As a result, October 2023 is the 2nd lowest result for the month in 10 years. The year-to-date tally is now up 3.8% to 154,013.

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The 3 Biggest Data Challenges in Automotive Retail

AutoDealer Today

Four out of five dealers agree: Data can help forecast trends, generate and capture demand, become more efficient, and generate bigger profits. This eBook dives into key findings from the 2024 Cox Automotive Power of Data Study, identifying three top challenges facing dealers who want to leverage data and insights—and provides strategies to overcome each of them.

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Bosnia & Herzegovina October 2024: Market down, VW Caddy and Opel Movano up

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Opel Movano hits a record 4th place in Bosnia & Herzegovina in October. According to data shared with us by our local partner CE Auto , the Bosnian new car market struggles again in October at -5% to 979 units. The year-to-date tally remains in positive however, just, at +1.2% to 10,066. The Skoda Octavia (-38.8%) easily remains on top of the models charts despite a steep year-on-year fall.

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Is the BMW M2 CS a six-figure experience?

Machines with Souls

A recent turn in one has me pondering BMW M2 CS values. Going for well above their original MSRP, is the premium worth it over a regular M2? The post Is the BMW M2 CS a six-figure experience? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Autocar

Time’s up for atmo-V8-engined, rear-driven, manual-shift muscle cars, right? Wrong, says seventh-generation 'Stang With large-capacity performance cars dropping like flies in Europe, it comes as a pleasant surprise to tell you that the Ford Mustang is back for another round.And it arrives on these shores not as an item of near-contraband, attainable only via third-party importation.

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Ecuador October 2024: Market off -20.4%, Chinese up to 34.5% share

Best Selling Cars Blog

Chinese brand KYC breaks into the Ecuadorian Top 10 in October. The Ecuadorian new vehicle market endures another painful loss in October at -20.4% year-on-year to just 8,245 units. The year-to-date tally is therefore down -19.2% to 91,393. In the brands ranking, Chevrolet (-12%) resists better than the market to hold 17.9% share vs. 18.7% so far this year.

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Cybertruck Wheels Snap Off Like Twigs In Bizarre TikTok Video

Carscoops

Two videos on TikTok show the left-hand side wheels on a Cybertruck that broke, likely after an impact. This has led some to question their integrity, with the person who uploaded the clips suggesting that a recall is in order. Few cars have ever divided opinions quite like the Tesla Cybertruck. Its polarizing design isn’t even up for debate—some love its sci-fi aesthetic, while others can’t stand its unpolished looks comparing it with a child’s drawing brought to life.

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Serbia October 2024: Skoda Fabia delivers first #1 in 2 years, VW Arteon up to #4

Best Selling Cars Blog

Exclusive data from our local partner CE Auto shows a Serbian new car market up a very strong 32.9% year-on-year in October to 2,934 units. This means the year-to-date volume is now up 15.9% to 29,210. The Skoda Fabia (+66.7%) is up three spots on September to clinch the pole position (its first since November 2022), just one unit above last month’s leader the Citroen C3 (+24.1%).

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Out-of-control Tesla crashes into cars, plunges off carpark roof

CarExpert

The two occupants of a Tesla Model S which crashed into two cars and plunged off the roof of a Sydney carpark are lucky to be alive, with footage of the dramatic incident posted online. Dashcam footage obtained by 9 News Sydney shows a Tesla Model S crashing into a Toyota LandCruiser Prado and subsequently the camera car on the roof of a carpark at DFO Homebush.

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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Resigns, Successor To Be Named In 2025

Carscoops

Carlos Tavares is out as Stellantis CEO following disagreements with the company’s board of directors. The executive was slated to retire in 2026, but resigned with immediate effect. A successor is expected to be named early next year but, in the meantime, the company will be lead by an interim executive committee headed by John Elkann. In a surprising turn of events, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has resigned with immediate effect.

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Toyota Corolla and Corolla Cross recalled

CarExpert

Toyota is recalling over 1700 examples of its Corolla and Corolla Cross due to a defective component that could cause a loss of steering. “For involved vehicles, the steering system of the subject vehicles consists of a steering intermediate shaft assembly that connects the steering wheel to the steering rack,” the company says in its recall notice. “There is a possibility that the upper universal joint on the steering intermediate shaft assembly was manufactured with cracks at

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Nissan Dealer Employee Facing 20 Years For Illegally Selling Lift Kits, Costing Dealership $575k

Carscoops

Robert McLane ordered lift kits through Formula Nissan but sold them privately on Facebook. The ex-parts director at the dealer will face sentencing on December 12. A former parts and service director at Formula Nissan in Barre, Vermont, has pleaded guilty to mail fraud for ordering lift kits but then selling them privately in a scheme that cost the dealership over $575,000.

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Are headlights getting brighter?

Drive.com

For some, it may seem like the glare from new cars is too much, but are headlights really that much brighter than they used to be? We find out. Photo: IStock/Artem Peretiatko There have been significant leaps forward in in-car technology in recent years, one of which has been the efficiency of headlights. But while they might be more effective and efficient than before, are headlights getting brighter?

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2,200-Mile Tesla Model 3 Performance ‘Highland’ Sells For $12k Under MSRP

Carscoops

The Tesla Model 3 Performance is a seriously fast sports sedan. Now, buyers are finding it with deep discounts on the second-hand market. One crossed the auction block at $12k under MSRP and another is up for grabs. Love them or hate them, electric vehicles can deliver mind-bending performance. We’re talking supercar levels of acceleration here, at least for 0-60 mph (96 km/h) and quarter-mile sprints.

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Porsche Boxster, Cayman EVs use race tech for "real sports car" handling

Autocar

Porsche electric sports cars will focus on braking feel and employ a new battery layout to enhance their handling The new-generation electric Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman will feature motorsport-honed braking and handling to ensure they offer a “real sports car feeling”, according to the firm’s technical chief. The new two-seaters will be built alongside the existing combustion engined versions at Porsche’s Zuffenhausen factory and were due to be launched in 2025.

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Fancy Owning Ken Block’s Old Subaru WRX STI Rally Car?

Carscoops

The car was used in the Production World Rally Championship. After Block and Pastrana drove the car, it competed in Rally America. The car’s 2.5-liter has been modified and it has new suspension and brakes. It’s not very often that a legitimate rally car comes up for auction, but that’s exactly what we have here. Not only has this 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI been used in multiple races but it’s also been driven by two of America’s most famous rally car drivers, Ken

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2025 GWM Haval Jolion: Luxe new model debuts for buyers who don’t want a hybrid

CarExpert

GWM has reintroduced a flagship petrol-only Haval Jolion Ultra , allowing buyers to get a fully loaded SUV without having to spend extra for hybrid technology. The new GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid launched earlier this year with a different shape compared to the petrol-only Premium and Lux, which received only a minor facelift. During this changeover, the non-hybrid Ultra version of the ‘old shape’ Haval Jolion was dropped from the lineup.

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Which Brand’s Cars Cost Least To Run Over 10 Years?

Carscoops

A new study from Consumer Reports has revealed the true running costs of popular brands’ cars over a 10-year period. Data shows that choosing one brand could result in you paying five times as much in maintenance and repairs. Teslas are by far the least expensive to run and Land Rover products the most expensive, the study claims. A vehicle’s price —whether the upfront cost or the monthly loan payment—and gas mileage numbers help us work out whether we can afford to run t

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Toyota Corolla recalled

CarExpert

Toyota Australia has recalled 40,499 examples of the Corolla Hybrid sedan and hatch , due to a fault which can result in drivers having to apply more brake pressure than normal. “For involved vehicles, a brake actuator is equipped with a skid control Electronic Control Unit (ECU) which controls the hydraulic and regenerative brake systems,” the carmaker said in its recall notice. “Due to the programming of the skid control ECU software, there is a possibility that the brake f

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2024 Nissan X-Trail N-Trek Review: A Great Family All-Rounder

Carscoops

PROS ›› Rugged looks, well-made and spacious cabin, many physical controls, comfortable ride, smooth and quiet CVT CONS ›› Very light steering with no feedback, engine can get rough when pushed, cramped third-row seats Rewind just a few short years, and Nissan’s lineup was beginning to feel like it had been left on pause while the rest of the automotive world fast-forwarded.

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MG 4: Cheaper pricing for EV ending earlier than planned after sales boom

CarExpert

The MG 4 is currently Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle (EV) with a base price of $32,990 drive-away , but this offer is ending earlier than expected – and MG says it won’t be coming back. The special nationwide drive-away offer for the Excite 51 will now end on December 31, 2024 instead of January 31, 2025. MG Motor Australia has also announced the Excite 64 will now be priced at $34,990 drive-away until the end of the year, while the ZS EV now has nationwide drive-away pricing

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Here's How Porsche Changes the Assembly Line to Build Your Favorite 911s

Motor 1

Limited-edition cars get special treatment at multiple spots, but ultimately return to the main line for final assembly. Here's how.

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2026 Subaru Outback: Everything We Know From Design To Powertrains

Carscoops

The Subaru Outback is set for a 2026 redesign, adopting a boxier, more SUV-like stance Recent spy shots have inspired renderings that offer a first look at the 7th generation model. It will feature a self-charging hybrid powertrain developed with Toyota, enhancing efficiency. Update 12/1: Artist Nikita Chuicko has shared two additional speculative illustrations of the upcoming Outback, offering fresh insights into what the redesigned model might look like.

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Volkswagen Is Already Cutting Costs

Motor 1

It's making fewer prototypes and speeding up development by doing more simulations.

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Australian motor-vehicle design rules to come under government review after car maker criticism

Drive.com

Australian approval standards for new vehicles criticised by car brands for being too specific – and making cars harder to launch – will come under a Federal Government review. Australian motor vehicle regulations – known as Australian Design Rules – will come under government scrutiny after calls from car makers to align them with overseas standards and speed the process of getting new models to market.

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Stellantis Boss Carlos Tavares Suddenly Resigns

Motor 1

His successor will be announced in the first half of 2025.

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Cheaper than a Corolla: MG cuts price on electric MG 4 64 Excite hatch but only for a limited time

Drive.com

Both MG 4 Excite models now feature a sharp, national drive-away price offer, but now only until the end of the year. The MG 4 hatch offers fully electric functionality with hatchback convenience, and it is now priced cheaper than a Toyota Corolla. Both the MG4 51 Excite and 64 Excite are presented with national drive-away pricing of $32,990 and $34,990 respectively, but only until December 31 2024 (or while stocks last).

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2025 Peugeot 408 Hybrid price and specs: French fastback unplugs for $10,000 cut

CarExpert

Peugeot Australia has released preliminary details of the model year 2025 (MY25) 408 Fastback Hybrid, which unplugs the hybrid system for a $10,000 reduction compared to the outgoing plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version. Due to arrive in the first quarter of next year, the 2025 Peugeot 408 GT Fastback Hybrid will remain a single, high-specification offering – with a couple of extra features thrown in for good measure.

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Stellantis boss steps down amid sliding sales of Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Peugeot and others

Drive.com

Stellantis, parent company of Jeep, Peugeot, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and more, is looking for a new CEO after Carlos Tavares suddenly quits. Carlos Tavares, the head of the world’s fourth-largest car maker Stellantis, has suddenly resigned overnight after months of embattlement. Stellantis, the global conglomerate that formed after the merger of French PSA Group and US-based FCA in 2021 , counts many big-name brands in its stable such as Ram , Jeep , Fiat , Alfa Romeo , Maserati , Peugeot , Citroen , a

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2025 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport review

CarExpert

The Mitsubishi Triton dual-cab ute recently received an extensive generational overhaul, but it seems the closely related Pajero Sport large off-road SUV won’t be replaced for some time. The Japanese brand’s rival to the likes of the Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X has been feeling its age for a while, but this year Mitsubishi gave it only a minor update ahead of an expected replacement in the latter half of this decade.

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This Mustang Barn Find Looks Like a Basket Case. But There's Hope

Motor 1

The orange pony car hasn't been on the road in 45 years, but it's a special color and the body is solid.

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Australian Jack Doohan may make F1 debut this week after star crashes and quits

Drive.com

The 21-year-old from the Gold Coast, Queensland, is expected to race at the 2024 F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi this weekend after Alpine driver Ocon reportedly quit. Australian Jack Doohan looks set to make his Formula One debut at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 6-8 December to make it two Australians on the grid for the first time since Daniel Ricciardo’s dumping.

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Nissan Qashqai alternatives: cars you could buy instead of Nissan’s big-selling SUV

Auto Express

Nissan’s Qashqai has been a hit since the first generation launched in 2006, but if it’s not quite your cup of tea, we’ve rounded up the best of the rest in the compact family car vein

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Porsche 911 GT3 saved from extinction in Australia

Drive.com

Technology standard on an $18,000 Kia Picanto is soon to be made available on Porsche’s sharpest sports cars will keep them in Australian showrooms. The near-term future of the Porsche 911 GT3 has been assured in Australia, with the upcoming addition of crash-avoidance technology soon to become mandatory for all new vehicles on sale. Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) – which can slam the brakes to prevent a rear-end collision – will be added to the manual 911 Carrera T early next year, fo