Carscoops

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Mazda’s line-up of four SUVs is confusing, particularly in Australia, where all of them are available. The company debated whether the CX-60 and CX-70 should have a more coupe-like design. Mazda North America pushed for the 5-seat CX-70 and 7-seat CX-90 to share the same wheelbase. Line up the Mazda CX-60 , CX-70, CX-80, and CX-90, and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re staring at quadruplets dressed for a family photo.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

If you’re in the market for a large SUV, there’s a strong chance you’ll be wanting one that can tow as much weight as possible without too much difficulty, given the three most popular examples of the genre in Australia last year were all seven-seat off-road wagons capable of hauling at least three tonnes. Land Rover Defender 110 towing a Virgin Galactic Spacecraft in 2021 There are plenty of new SUVs that can tow heavy loads, but because many will be well outside the budget of

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Motor 1

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

McLaren built up this very bright Barracuda as a collaboration with eBay Motors for the US Grand Prix. Now, it's for sale.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Toyota is one of the few brands still investing in hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) technology, and it says it remains a firm part of its ‘multi-pathway’ solution to automotive decarbonisation. The Japanese carmaker has been developing hydrogen ICE technology alongside hydrogen fuel-cell (FCEV) technology for a while now. The former incorporates a traditional combustion engine that makes sounds, unlike FCEVs which are silent like a battery-electric vehicle (EV).

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Digital artist imagines Subaru’s quirky Baja pickup reborn with Tacoma’s tough, off-road DNA. Kia recently entered the market with the Tasman and Subaru could cash in on demand for trucks. Subaru’s last pickup was the Baja from the mid-2000s, based on the Legacy/Outback. For years, Subaru enthusiasts have been clamoring for the return of the quirky yet endearing Baja pickup.

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Motor 1

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Even the big tow rig at Matt's Off-Road Recovery had trouble pulling this helpless Ram 1500 Hemi off a snowy hill.

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Australia’s used car market is slowly levelling out after record highs, but one luxury SUV seems to be defying the odds with its impressive resale value. Here’s why. Australia’s used car market is slowly returning to its pre-COVID-19 state, meaning that used cars are becoming cheaper. But there’s one model that is seemingly defying this decline: the Land Rover Defender.

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Auto Express

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

This classy Volvo is great to drive, and at this price it’s our Deal of the Day for Saturday 23 November

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

If you’ve ever tried to buy a Rolex, you’ll know that you can buy any Rolex except the one you actually want. No matter how nicely you ask, your spot on the waiting list is unlikely to ever come up if you haven’t bought a Rolex previously through the authorised dealer. It’s a similar story over at Ferrari. If you want a limited-edition Ferrari, or even a 12-cylinder Ferrari, you’re unlikely to get your hands on one until you’ve owned some of the less sought-after models from Italy’s famous

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Stellantis’ current situation isn’t great. From production stoppages to big changes for new vehicle intros and potentially selling off brands in the portfolio , it seems like the automaker’s management is scrambling to figure things out. As the company’s management doesn’t seem to know what to do, we asked our readers … Read more.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Tesla’s Model 3 ranked last in a German reliability study of newer cars for the second year. The report found a high frequency of problems with the lights, brakes and suspension. Honda’s Jazz subcompact and the Porsche 911 were praised for their lack of faults. Earlier this week, a Consumer Reports study showed that Tesla EVs were the least expensive cars to run over a 10-year period.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

After dealing with things like arrests over false complaints of rental thefts and a bad EV bet that’s seen a massive sale of a bunch of cheap Teslas , Hertz has another problem on its hands, at least at one of its locations. Workers at a Hertz in Syracuse, New York, abandoned their posts, resulting in customers… Read more.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

A Volkswagen Amarok set a record by crossing Australia’s 10 deserts in record time. The modified truck completed 6,421 km (3,990 miles) in just 6 days and 17 hours. VW Australia is releasing an Amarok 10 Deserts Edition to commemorate the feat. The second-generation Volkswagen Amarok might live in the shadow of its closely related sibling, the Ford Ranger , but VW has a knack for keeping things interesting.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

When the Tesla Cybertruck first launched , its earliest Foundation Series models cost $120,000. This didn’t stop Tesla loyalists from spending up to nearly double that to get their hands on one, and resale values have shown the folly of that approach: Cybertruck values are dropping far and dropping fast. - Amber… Read more.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Even though EV sales may not have grown as manufacturers expected, they remain the future. Thus, we wonder which ICE-only model would benefit by adopting an all-electric drivetrain. Just about every segment of the automotive market today has at least one all-electric model in its lineup. Yet, a handful of models—or even entire brands—remain stubbornly tethered to internal combustion engines.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Jake Paul’s boxing match against Mike Tyson was an absolute snoozer, verging on a complete farce, but there was one highlight: how the former Vine and Disney star turned “professional” boxer” made his entrance. He did it in the back seat of a purple-over-lime-green Chevy C3500 dually with Phil Collins’ “In The Air… Read more.

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Autocar

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The sixties icon has been reborn with evolved look and new parts – but what's it like to drive? I want to say that AC Cars is back, even though it has never really been away.But thanks to a big cash injection, the storied British marque has a new plan for its classic-shaped cars (watch this space) and, more significantly, an all-new model: the Cobra GT Roadster.It’s new but still looks Cobra-ish, no?

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

MG is rolling out ever more powerful vehicles in Australia, but it won’t roll out a performance sub-brand like Hyundai’s N or Toyota’s Gazoo Racing (GR). “We don’t have plans to introduce a sub-brand as such, like an [BMW] M brand – we don’t have any plans for that at the moment,” said MG Motor Australia chief commercial officer Giles Belcher. MG introduced its first high-performance vehicle in 2023 with the XPower version of its electric MG 4 , which has 320kW of power and 600Nm of torque, and

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Autocar

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

If you want a Porsche 911 to set a lap record, Jörg Bergmeister is your man What hits you is the spooky matter-of-factness. The unadorned delivery of a stunning observation before moving on indifferently. Very demure, very mindful, very German racing driver. “The thing is,” says Jörg Bergmeister sotto voce, sitting at a side table during the recent launch event for the updated Porsche 911 GT3 at Hockenheim, “that on a lap like this, you’re pushing harder than even in qualifying.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

PROS ›› Elegant styling, simple but well-made and spacious cabin, refined and comfortable ride, more than adequate performance CONS ›› Lack of off-road modes, small infotainment screen with rather basic menus, not the most inspiring drive in its class The CR-V has been a cornerstone of Honda’s lineup since its 1995 debut, and now, in its sixth generation, it remains one of the most recognizable players in the fiercely competitive compact SUV market.

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Regulators launch safety campaign aimed at learner drivers after research reveals half haven’t had any training how to behave on the roads around large vehicles with limited visibility. Only half of learner drivers have learnt how to drive safely around trucks, based on new research by a key industry regulator. According to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), only 52 per cent of learner drivers have done practical lessons driving alongside trucks.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Hertz’s used Maserati Grecales start at $41K, undercutting most SUVs in its class. Brand-new examples of this Italian luxury model start at $69,900 in entry-level GT trim. The majority of these ex-rentals from Hertz have been driven fewer than 20,000 miles. Fancy the idea of cruising around in a used Maserati Grecale for the same price as a fully-loaded Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Mazda’s first model on new-generation architecture, the CX-60, has been deeply discounted with buyers able to save nearly $10,000 on certain variants. Mazda Australia is running promotional pricing on select variants of its 2024 CX-60 family SUV, cutting nearly $10,000 from the drive-away price after launching the model 18 months ago. The CX-60 Evolve petrol can now be had at $56,990 drive-away, representing an approximate $8820 saving in Victoria when compared to the recommended retail pr

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

A common saying often attributed to Oscar Wilde is that “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness,” and the latest example of that comes from the space race. China unveiled a new space shuttle last week to keep the Tiangong station supplied as the nation expands its space… Read more.

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

My first exposure to the Ferrari experience wasn’t an ease-in, it was an all-out baptism of fire. Every time I tell someone I’m an automotive journalist, they usually respond by asking about my favourite car or remarking how cool it must be to drive supercars in exotic places. I’m quick to follow up by saying, “It’s not all about flying across the world to drive Ferraris!

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

A group of leading automakers is urging the incoming Trump administration to retain tax credits for electric cars. Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota, VW and others say they are worried about the threat posed by subsidized EVs from China. The companies also said they wanted to fast-track self-driving cars and scrap the 2029 auto-emergency braking mandate.

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

A wild customised racer – with a V8 Chev engine under the bonnet – will be immortalised in 1:64 scale after talking out Hot Wheels’ annual contest. It may look like something out of Batman but this wild-looking car nicknamed ‘La Liebre’ – Spanish for ‘The Hare’ – has won the 2024 Hot Wheels Global Legends Tour. Owned and built by Giuseppe Casagrande and Maurizio Moschini – founders of Cars & Coffee in Chile , South America – with their crew, the La Liebre project will be immortalised in 1:64

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The singing superstar says she will give away the exotic Lamborghini Urus SUV used in the music video for her single ‘Soltera’. A Shakira fan could be the new owner of the Lamborghini Urus SUV used by the Colombian pop artist in the video clip for her single Soltera – including being driven across a car park kerb. The ‘Queen of Latin Music’ told fans in an Instagram post – where she sat at the wheel of the customised, V8-powered Urus SUV – she wanted to give the car away.

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