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2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T arrives with standard manual, available convertible top

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Updated 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T revealed Convertible body style available for first time Pricing starts at $135,995, including destination The current 992-generation Porsche 911 receives a mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 model year, but not every model in the diverse 911 lineup has been launched in updated form. The latest is the 2025 911.

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2025 Kia Tasman Pickup Truck: This Is It

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Kia's first pickup blends quirky styling with off-road chops.

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Ram readies 1500 RHO, 2500 Power Wagon concepts for SEMA show

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Ram has two concept trucks bound for the 2024 SEMA show Concept trucks have accessories that may be offered in showrooms 2500 Power Wagon concept based on yet-to-be-launched 2025 Heavy Duty Ram will show two concepts at the 2024 SEMA show next week in Las Vegas. The trucks may hint at features to be made available in showrooms at some point, on.

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Ford Capri

Autocar

The Capri is back but this time as an electric crossover. Can it live up to the legend? Capri or not Capri? That really is the question that has dominated Ford’s new electric crossover since it was revealed back in July.Sacrilege or not, it's ultimately just a badge on a tailgate. If Ford’s decision to bring the Ford Capri name back was a genuine belief that the new car is true to the original’s lineage (its design team did an exercise in creating a range of mythical Capri models over subsequent

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SEMA-bound Plymouth GTX Electromod teases EV conversion potential

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Plymouth GTX Electromod concept to debut at 2024 SEMA show Concept features electric crate motor rated at 335 hp Electric motor borrowed from 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV The crate engines offered via Stellantis' Mopar division are some of the best in the business, but in the near future buyers will likely have the additional option of an.

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Mini Aceman

Autocar

The Mini Aceman is for you if you like the fun and premium finish of the electric Cooper hatch, but want five doors and a touch more practicality. The Mini Aceman is the filler in Mini’s electric car sandwich.It's the one you go for if you rather like the electric Mini Cooper hatchback, but you can’t live with its slightly restrictive three-door layout.

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Prototype Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is fastest 4-door car around the 'Ring

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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra packs 1,527 hp Prototype example has lapped the Nürburgring in 6:46.874 Xiaomi SU7 Ultra available in China priced from about $114,000 A prototype version of Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi's upcoming SU7 Ultra electric super sedan managed to lap the full 12.9 miles of Germany's Nürburgring racetrack in a time of only.

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2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V confirmed as first electric V-Series

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Cadillac continues to add electric vehicles to its lineup, but that doesn't mean the brand has any intention of giving up on performance vehicles like those found in its V-Series sub-brand. Cadillac on Tuesday confirmed the first electric V-Series will be a Lyriq-V, which the brand plans to launch next year as a 2026 model. Cadillac has released a.

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Ram Heads To SEMA With Mopar-ized 1500 RHO And 2500 Power Wagon Concept 

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Ram is looking to make a splash at SEMA with a new 2500 Power Wagon concept, which is based on the facelifted truck that was previewed last month. The brand will also show a 1500 RHO decked out in Mopar accessories. They’ll be joined by a new e-bike as well as a color matching Ram 1500 Rev and a Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee concept. Ram previewed their facelifted Heavy Duty lineup last month and now we’re getting a better look at the new 2500 Power Wagon as the brand will introd

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2025 Lucid Gravity SUV priced at $94,900, promises over 440 miles

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2025 Lucid Gravity available to order from Nov. 7 Electric three-row SUV launches with Grand Touring model, with Touring to follow for 2026 Pricing starts at $94,900, excluding destination Lucid is getting ready to shift focus to a larger segment of the market: luxury SUVs. The EV brand on Tuesday announced that its 2025 Gravity SUV three-row.

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McLaren Has a New Owner (Again)

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After Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund acquired the company in March, McLaren Automotive already has another buyer.

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Honda Just Made The World’s Silveriest Civic And It’s 64% Real Silver

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Honda created a one-off Civic e:HEV to celebrate 25 years of hybrids since the Insight. The special Civic features the “Silveriest Silver” paint, with real silver flakes and pigments. British artist Stuart Semple is the creator of the paint, through his studio Culture Hustle. We’ve all heard of Vantablack, the darkest paint ever created , a color so black it makes other blacks feel a little insecure.

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Bertone's Most Beautiful Speedster Is Back

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The iconic Runabout concept returns with a modern platform and a 500-horsepower V-6 engine.

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2025 BYD Shark 6: PHEV ute pricing confirmed for Australia

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Pricing for the BYD Shark 6 has been announced at $57,900 before on-road costs and, as promised, the sub-$60k price tag applies to the single, high-spec version of the ground-breaking plug-in hybrid ute launched so far. At this price point, which is being called an ‘introductory offer’, the electrified Chinese-built dual-cab 4×4 ute undercuts the likes of the Ford Ranger XLT Bi-Turbo dual-cab ($63,640 before on-roads), and the Toyota HiLux SR5 with V-Active Technology ($63,260 b

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Ford Ranger EV Promises To Be An “Exciting” Gamechanger

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Ford CEO Jim Farley has said the company’s upcoming mid-size electric pickup is one of the “most exciting” game-changing products he’s ever seen. The truck is slated to be launched in 2027 and will be the first model to ride on an all-new electric vehicle platform. Farley criticized rival automakers for “very aggressive” EV leases that risk damaging their brands.

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Very Original: Mopar EV-Swapped a Plymouth GTX

Motor 1

The GTX Electromod showcases a potential EV conversion kit, so you too can remove the one thing that defines a classic muscle car.

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Stellantis Pauses Jeep Grand Cherokee And Dodge Durango Production In Detroit

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Employees at the site will be canvassed for work and notified by management. Stellantis says production has been halted to better align it with current sales. Last month, the carmaker fired over 200 workers at Detroit Assembly Complex Jefferson. The Stellantis factory in Detroit responsible for churning out Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos will sit idle this week, as the automaker grapples (among other things) with tepid sales and bloated inventories that refuse to budge.

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Watch This Chinese EV Crush Porsche’s Nürburgring Lap Record

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Xiaomi will attempt to set an official record lap for the fastest four-door sedan with the SU7 Ultra sometime next year.

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AC Cars Comes To America With New Ace Classic Electric

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AC Cars has unveiled the Ace Classic Electric, ahead of its debut at SEMA. The model will be launched next year with a 302 hp electric motor and a 72 kWh battery pack that provides more than 200 miles of range. U.S. pricing starts at $275,000 and production will be limited to an undisclosed amount. AC Cars is headed stateside to unveil a fully electric Ace Classic at the SEMA Show.

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Porsche 911 Carrera T returns with 389bhp for £111k

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Carrera T now gets four-wheel steering as standard Driver’s pick of the entry-level 911 range can now be had as a coupé or a convertible The new Porsche 911 Carrera T has been revealed as the most affordable driver-focused version of the brand’s venerable sports car. Priced from £111,300, it's available exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox and features a number of weight-saving measures, such as lightweight windows and reduced sound insulation.

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2025 Kia Tasman: 5 Things You Need To Know About The Practical And Tech-Filled Workhorse

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Kia took the wraps of the all-new Tasman, its first entry in the midsize pickup segment against well-established rivals like the Toyota Hilux and the Ford Ranger. The new Kia is focused on practicality and all-terrain capability, combining a purposeful and highly customizable exterior design with a tech-filled cabin. The much anticipated pickup will launch in global markets in 2025, offering a choice between gasoline and diesel powertrains.

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One Of California's Best Speedways Is Closing

Motor 1

Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway will take control of the assets and events for 2025 and beyond, but it's unclear what that entails.

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Emissions Regs Will Kill Porsche 911 GT3’s High-Revving Flat Six By 2026

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The Porsche 911 GT3’s raw, high-revving naturally-aspirated flat-six will be killed off by emissions rules in 2026. Incoming Euro 7 regulations will reportedly make it virtually impossible for the GT3 to continue without hybrid or turbo tech. Porsche GT boss Andreas Preuninger claims the new 911 GTS’s hybrid pack isn’t suitable for the GT3.

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Lucid's First SUV Is Cheaper Than We Expected

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Under $80,000 could be a good deal on what's bound to be the most efficient electric SUV on the market.

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Stellantis Sues Fifth Supplier This Year Over Price Increases

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Stellantis just sued Brose, a major automotive parts supplier for the group. It cites a pricing dispute with the German parts maker as the cause of the lawsuit. This marks the fifth supplier Stellantis has taken to court this year in a wave of legal battles. Stellantis is pointing fingers at its supplier, Brose, for bringing production to a halt at its Windsor facility.

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Porsche Really Wants You To Know the New 911 Carrera T Is Manual Only

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It’s only available with a six-speed manual, and Porsche is offering a Cabriolet version for the first time.

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Xiaomi Snatches ‘Ring Glory And Unveils Road-Going 1,526 HP SU7 Ultra

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A prototype of the SU7 Ultra Prototype lapped Green Hell in just 6:46.874. The road-going model can hit 62 mph in just 1.98 seconds and brake from 62 mph in just 101 feet (30.8 meters). Xiaomi received over 3,600 reservations for the SU7 Ultra in the first 10 minutes after its launch. Xiaomi has shattered the Nurburgring record for a four-door car with the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype and, at an event in Beijing, has also unveiled the production version of the flagship SU7.

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Cadillac unveils its first Australian experience centre

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American premium carmaker Cadillac has lifted the covers off its first direct-to-consumer ‘Experience Centre’ in Australia, and the General Motors luxury brand believes it will deliver superior customer service than traditional dealerships. Days after confirming the location of its first New Zealand store in Auckland , GM officials this week confirmed that Cadillac’s new boutique 841 square-metre Sydney site will go live on November 7.

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New Hyundai Ioniq 9 Electric 3-Row SUV Teased

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Hyundai has teased the production version of the SEVEN concept from 2021. The three-row electric SUV is set to make its world premiere at the LA Auto Show. Underpinning Hyundai’s latest EV is the familiar E-GMP platform shared with Kia’s EV9. Hyundai has been on a relentless EV offensive in recent years, pushing hard to expand its all-electric Ioniq lineup and establish itself as a major player in the zero-emissions space.

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2025 Kia Tasman revealed: Everything you need to know about the new HiLux, Ranger rival

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The Kia Tasman has made its world debut – simultaneously at the Jeddah motor show in Saudi Arabia and in Hobart, Tasmania – giving us our first full look at the Korean brand’s first rival for the top-selling Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. Kia says it’ll launch the Tasman in its domestic market during the first half of 2025, before subsequently introducing it in regions like Australia, Africa and the Middle East.

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Mopar’s Plymouth GTX Electromod Saves The Planet By Killing The V8

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Mopar has unveiled the Plymouth GTX Electromod concept for the 2024 SEMA Show. Power comes from a 335-hp electric crate motor that sends torque to the rear wheels. Extensive modifications have been made to both the exterior and interior of the ’67 classic. Stellantis is charging full steam ahead with its electrification strategy, though internal combustion engines are still clinging on for next-gen models like the new 2024 Charger.

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Turns out Tesla isn’t alone in its push for cars without steering wheels

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It’s no secret Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk have been pushing for fully autonomous vehicles for some time, most recently evident through this month’s unveiling of the long-awaited and long-delayed Cybercab robotaxi. However, Tesla isn’t the only carmaker to be involved in the development of such vehicles, and it isn’t even that far ahead of the curve.

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Mitsubishi Teases Two New Renault-Based SUVs, Will Launch In Europe In 2025

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Mitsubishi will launch two new compact SUVs in Europe in 2025, with the help of Renault. One of them will be a twin to the Renault Symbioz, offering gasoline and hybrid options. The other will be fully electric, sharing its underpinnings with the Renault Scenic E-Tech. Mitsubishi will soon expand its European lineup with two new compact SUVs, set to be locally manufactured by Groupe Renault.

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OFAC Requirements Are Serious Business

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Don’t forget a couple of search categories that if skipped could cause you to miss bad actors.

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Mercedes-AMG SL 55 And GT 63 Destroyed After Head-On Collision During Test Drive

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The total value of the two desirable Mercedes models exceeds $600,000 in India. Both the GT 63 S E Performance SL 55 were being test-driven at the time of the collision. All involved parties were transported to a local hospital for treatment. A pair of expensive and tremendously powerful Mercedes-AMG models have been destroyed after colliding head-on with each other in Kochi, India.

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2026 Cadillac Lyriq V: This Is It

Motor 1

Caddy hasn't told us much about the new, faster Lyriq, but we already know a few things to expect.

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Colin McRae’s Subaru Impreza WRC Test Car Is Up For Grabs

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The car was restored in 2020 and includes a fully rebuilt engine. Adorning the exterior is an iconic shade of Subaru blue with a yellow 555 livery. The car will be sold with asphalt and gravel rally kits. One of the Subaru Impreza WRC cars driven extensively by the late Colin McRae is looking for a new home. McRae is still regarded as one of the greatest rally drivers of all time and every car he piloted is special.

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