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Jeep may add traditional hybrid powertrains to its US lineup

Motor Authority

Jeep may turn to traditional hybrids to attract price-sensitive buyers Jeep already offers traditional hybrid powertrain in the Avenger subcompact crossover Jeep still pushing ahead with EVs Jeep plans to investigate traditional hybrid powertrains as a lower-cost alternative to plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains, a senior executive has.

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China imports August 2024: Porsche now #4 YTD, sales off -16.1%

Best Selling Cars Blog

Porsche Cayenne sales are up 104% year-on-year in August. Sales of new imported cars in China drop -16.1% year-on-year in August to just 50,903, leading to a year-to-date tally off -9% to 423,219. Lexus (-10.2%) and Mercedes (-7.8%) contain their fall below the market to top the brands charts as usual. BMW (-28.5%) is in great difficulty but manages to hold itself at its traditional third place.

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Bentley boss: People want luxury cars with gas engines

Motor Authority

Bentley has abandoned its plan to only sell EVs by 2030 Bentley still plans to launch its first EV in late 2026 Rivals Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce still expected to launch multiple EVs this decade Bentley only two years ago was committed to launching five electric vehicles this decade on the road to becoming a pure EV brand as soon as 2030.

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McLaren F1, P1 successor to be revealed on 6 October

Autocar

P1's 903bhp plug-in hybrid powertrain was ahead of its time when it was unveiled in 2012 "The next benchmark", set to stick with hybrid power, is a matter of days away McLaren will reveal the next instalment in its Ultimate Series of hypercars on 6 October, just over a decade since the P1 arrived to replace the 240mph F1. A video published by the company features those two hallowed hypercars and reveals that “the next benchmark” is inbound.

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2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron starts at $65,095, delivers up to 321 miles

Motor Authority

The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron reaches dealerships by the end of 2024 The compact electric crossover is priced from $65,095 The price undercuts pricing for the related Porsche Macan EV by more than $12,000 Audi's new Q6 E-Tron sails into showrooms later this year, and the automaker on Wednesday announced pricing information. The electric compact.

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Mazda CX-80

Autocar

Mazda's new flagship – a seven-seat SUV – arrives to challenge the likes of the Skoda Kodiaq In the world of eccentric Japanese car manufacturers, the maker of this car, the new Mazda CX-80, is perhaps the most unpredictable and wilful.Take the Pathfinder XV-1: a Series 1 Land Rover knock-off, only even more goggle-eyed, especially when painted Kermit green, as many were.

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Daniel Ricciardo fired by RB F1 team, replaced by Liam Lawson

Motor Authority

Red Bull Racing feeder team RB has dropped Daniel Ricciardo Liam Lawson will race with RB for the remainder of the season Lawson may be promoted to Red Bull if he manages to outperform current RB driver Yuki Tsunoda Daniel Ricciardo has been dropped by the RB Formula 1 team, potentially marking the end of his F1 career. The Red Bull Racing feeder.

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2025 Ford Expedition spied, debuts Oct. 3

Motor Authority

Ford is close to revealing an updated Expedition A teaser photo reveals a new front end design Spy shots suggest a rugged Expedition Tremor model will be introduced Ford gave its F-150 an update for the 2024 model year, and now the pickup truck's Expedition SUV counterpart is about to go under the knife. The current Expedition arrived in 2017 as a.

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The Matchbox Movie Is Real, and It'll Star John Cena

Motor 1

The film will be "inspired" by the famous 1:87 scale toy line.

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"Matchbox" movie starring John Cena in the works

Motor Authority

There's already a Hot Wheels live-action movie in the works and now Mattel’s other tiny toy car brand, Matchbox, is getting a movie of its own. The new movie “Matchbox” was announced by Apple Original Films on Sept. 17, and is set to star WWE personality-turned-Hollywood actor John Cena. Cena is a genuine car guy, who daily.

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Kia EV4 hatchback due 2026 as Ford Explorer rival

Autocar

Low nose is a defining attribute of the EV4 Striking EV will be offered as both a hatch and a fastback saloon, crossing segment boundaries Kia is set to launch a Volkswagen ID 3 -rivalling hatchback version of the upcoming EV4 alongside the fastback that was shown in concept form last year. A prototype EV4 was recently spotted testing at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, suggesting it is edging closer to its showroom debut.

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How Fast Can The Lucid Air Sapphire Lap The Nürburgring?

Carscoops

This lightly-disguised prototype was rocking racing seats and a roll cage. It’s unclear if Lucid is performing timed laps of the circuit or just conducting routine development tests. The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT’s blistering 7:07.55 lap could prove hard to beat. When it comes to straight-line performance, there’s not a single sedan on the planet that can keep up with the Lucid Air Sapphire.

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In the hot seat: we meet Hot Wheels' design boss

Autocar

500 million Hot Wheels are made each year. The cars might be miniature but the fun isn't, thanks to a playful attitude Is designing miniature toy cars the best job in the world? “There’s no maybe about it,” says Hot Wheels’ creative chief, Craig Callum. “In the toy design world, we create fun for kids. We’re thinking on a daily basis about what would a kid love, what would make a kid happy and what would develop them.

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Need a New Body for an AE86 Corolla? This Factory Is Building Them

Motor 1

You can get a new body for your AE86. as long as you buy five.

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McLaren Teases P1 Successor Ahead Of October 6 Unveiling

Carscoops

The brand’s new hypercar is expected to feature a bespoke V8 and a lightweight hybrid system. McLaren has yet to confirm the name of its new flagship, which is currently codenamed P18. The long-awaited successor to the McLaren P1 appears set to launch on October 6, and to live up to its iconic predecessor, it will have to be extraordinary. A couple of days ago , McLaren released a video looking back at the great F1 and P1 while suggesting that something new was in the works.

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It’s official: motorways are the safest type of road

Auto Express

The number of deaths on UK highways fell by five per cent in 2023, with motorways statistically the safest type of road to travel on

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Hoosier Just Revealed Its First Street-Legal Tire

Motor 1

The extreme performance summer option comes in 46 sizes for rims 15 to 21 inches in diameter.

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Indiana Car Dealer Accused Of Rolling Back Odometers 14 Million Miles 

Carscoops

A used car dealer in Indianapolis is being sued by the State of Indiana for rolling back odometers on at least 216 vehicles. The state alleges the combined mileage of the rollbacks was at least 14,058,135 miles. The state is seeking consumer restitution, damages, and civil penalties. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against KBB Auto Sales alleging they rolled back the odometers on at least 216 vehicles and then sold them to unsuspecting customers.

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LDV eDeliver 5: Stylish electric van rival one step closer to Australian launch

CarExpert

The LDV eDeliver 5 , a Chinese electric van to rival the Volkswagen ID.Buzz , has been approved for sale in Australia. It’s poised to join LDV’s packed line-up of commercial vehicles, currently comprising five vans, a cab-chassis, and a bus. Sold overseas as a Maxus and slotting in below the eDeliver 9 and eDeliver 7 , the eDeliver 5 is powered by a 64kWh battery feeding a 120kW and 240Nm front-mounted electric motor. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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Is This $700K Ferrari 16M Scuderia Spider Really Worth More Than An SF90?

Carscoops

This 16M Scuderia Spider is significantly more expensive than a new SF90 Stradale. The car’s 4.3-liter naturally aspirated V8 pumps out 510 hp and 347 lb-ft of torque. Ferrari built just 499 examples of the 16M Scuderia Spider. The Ferrari 16M Scuderia Spider is one of the greatest V8-powered supercars from the Italian brand and was built to celebrate its 16th and most recent constructor’s championship in Formula 1.

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VW Made a Bizarre Truck From a Sedan and an SUV

Motor 1

That's the longest rear overhang we've seen in a while.

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2025 Ford Expedition Shows Its Face Ahead Of October Debut

Carscoops

Ford has teased the 2025 Expedition, ahead of its debut next month. The model will follow in the footsteps of the Lincoln Navigator and have a bold new face as well as a Split Gate. Power will be provided by a familiar twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 producing up to 440 hp. Ford has released the first teaser image of the 2025 Expedition , ahead of its debut on October 3.

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The Kia Tasman Pickup Tackles Sand Dunes Ahead of Reveal

Motor 1

The official premiere is happening this year, possibly next month.

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Toyota Hilux Transforms Into A 6×6 Military Truck Ready For Battle

Carscoops

Australia’s Supacat has developed a Toyota Hilux-based 6×6 truck for regional defense forces. The MUV is designed to be affordable and easy to maintain by utilizing off-the-shelf components. With a 3-ton payload capacity, this truck is suitable for both off-road and littoral operations. Military vehicles are usually funded by taxpayers, so it only makes sense to offer some affordable options.

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Fugitive Carlos Ghosn ordered to give Nissan $46m and superyacht

CarExpert

Carlos Ghosn’s life on the run keeps going from bad to worse, with the disgraced former Nissan and Renault CEO now being ordered to pay back a significant sum and hand back a superyacht to the Japanese carmaker. As reported by Automotive News Europe , the British Virgin Islands High Court ordered Mr Ghosn to give up his Custom Line Navetta 37 yacht “Shachou” which was allegedly purchased by the former executive and his family through investment companies.

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Thank God The Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Has A Roaring V8

Carscoops

Mercedes may also sell the new CLE 63 with a plug-in hybrid system that could out-muscle the V8. The sub-par reaction to the C63 S shows that enthusiasts still want big-capacity performance engines. The CLE 63 could be unveiled in 2025. The new Mercedes-AMG C63 S may have 671 hp and enough torque to change the rotation of our planet, but the switch from V8 power to a turbocharged four-cylinder plug-in hybrid upset many purists.

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Good Riddance: Mercedes Might Finally Kill Its Coupe SUVs

Motor 1

The GLC and GLE Coupes could be on the chopping block.

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Ford CEO Hints At RHD Bronco For Europe And Australia

Carscoops

Ford’s CEO has hinted that it’s building a right-hand drive Bronco SUV that could sell in markets like Australia and the UK. Jim Farley told Car Magazine that “the big Bronco will do right-hand drive and I think it’s worth a try.” The Bronco is already exported to mainland Europe in its original left-hand drive form. US sales figures for the Ford Bronco have taken a slide this year, but comments made recently by the automaker’s CEO suggest he has a plan to kee

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Toyota Drops Meaningless Name for Plug-In Hybrids

Motor 1

The "Prime" nameplate is dead. From now on, Toyota will just call them plug-in hybrids. As it should be.

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2026 Honda Prelude Could Combine Manual Gearbox With Hybrid Power

Carscoops

Honda may offer the hybrid Prelude with a manual gearbox in addition to the CVT. The two-door coupe is expected to share its underpinnings with the Honda Civic RS. The new Prelude will reportedly debut in production form in the second half of 2025. Honda grabbed headlines last year with the return of the Prelude , unveiling a near-production coupe concept at the Japan Mobility Show.

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The State vs. Car Salespeople – Joint and Several Liability

F&I and Showroom

Dealer employees are no longer immune to prosecution and may want to seek insurance against it.

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Leapmotor B10 Teased As A Compact SUV For Europe

Carscoops

Leapmotor teased a new model that will join the T03 urban EV and C10 SUV in Europe. The Leapmotor B10 is described as a compact SUV and will make its global debut in Paris. The company didn’t mention any specs, but there is a good chance it will be fully electric. Leapmotor , a Stellantis-backed automaker from China, has just kickstarted its presence in Europe with two EVs, but it took no time to announce a third model.

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Thurlow Nunn acquires Lings Hyundai in Lowestoft

Motor Trader

Thurlow Nunn has acquired Lings Hyundai in Lowestoft, Suffolk from the Lings Group for an undisclosed sum. The group, which has dealerships across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, now represents Hyundai, MG, Peugeot and Vauxhall. Thurlow Nunn is ranked 69 in the Motor Trader Top 200 Dealer Groups with annual turnover of £246.1m.

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Forget Dealerships, Rolls-Royce Opens Private NYC Apartment For Wealthiest Clients

Carscoops

Rolls-Royce’s 6,000-square-foot site is located in New York’s meatpacking district. The exact amount spent by the brand on this prime location remains a mystery. A similar Private Office will be opened in Seoul, Korea, before the end of the year. Luxury car brands like to give their customers the ultimate white-glove experience, guiding them through every step of the ordering process and allowing them to make bespoke personalizations.

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2025 Zeekr X price and specs: Model Y money for Volvo EX30 twin

CarExpert

The 2025 Zeekr X has been priced for Australia, and it’ll arrive in showrooms next month at a discount relative to its Volvo EX30 twin-under-the-skin while going directly up against the best-selling Tesla Model Y. Order books are now open for the Zeekr X , becoming the Geely-owned Chinese brand’s first foray into the Australian market. Priced from $56,900 before on-road costs in rear-wheel drive (RWD) guise and $64,900 for the flagship all-wheel drive (AWD) grade, it undercuts the Volvo EX30 – w

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Brace For Markups As VW Dealers Will Only Get 1 Or 2 ID. Buzz Vans Each At Launch

Carscoops

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz will arrive at dealerships in November and dealers will only have one or two at launch. This means the electric minivan could be ripe for markups, much to the chagrin of the automaker. With EV sales slower than expected, the company is planning to offer hybrids in the United States. Volkswagen’s electric vehicle ambitions have run into market realities and this has already caused the North American launch of the ID.7 to be indefinitely delayed.

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Nissan warns more car brands will leave Australia

CarExpert

The boss of Nissan Australia says our already cluttered market is fast approaching a point where some brands are going to have to pack up shop. “The number of competitors in the market: UK and US, 42 [and] 40, depending on the data source that you look at, some say 53, but it’s moving, dynamic,” Andrew Humberstone, managing director for Nissan Oceania, told Australian media.