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GM developing Endurance Mode for EV racing

Motor Authority

General Motors has filed a patent application for an "Endurance Mode" to help stretch range during races. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Aug. 22, 2024, and originally filed by GM Feb. 22, 2023, the patent filing discusses configuring onboard controllers to emphasize the completion of a certain number of laps at.

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What’s a Porsche 911 T soul’s worth?

Machines with Souls

A Porsche 911 T I reviewed last year goes up for sale. But would you have it over a comparable Cayman GT4? The post What’s a Porsche 911 T soul’s worth? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Stellantis is redesigning how launch control works for future hybrids

Motor Authority

Future Stellantis performance hybrids could have launch control, a newly discovered patent filing indicates. A patent application for a hybrid-specific launch control system from the automaker was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Aug. 8, 2024, after being filed by Stellantis in February. The application discusses.

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JLR will reinvent Discovery to take it out of Defender's shadow

Autocar

Reborn sixth-generation SUV will emphasise a “family adventure” focus, and is tipped for ICE and EV JLR will reinvent the ailing Discovery brand for its sixth generation by repositioning it in its own “unique territory” and moving it away from its Defender sibling, which has been “cannibalising” sales. The current Discovery has been on sale since 2017, making it the oldest model in the Land Rover stable.

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2026 BMW Neue Klasse Coupe: What We Know About Munich’s EV Stunner

Carscoops

BMW’s Neue Klasse series is set to expand with a radical flagship electric coupe. The prototype features a shark-nose front, sleek profile, and dramatic rear end. The coupe employs innovative electric hub propulsion with dual rotor motors. BMW’s Neue Klasse series is about to expand with a radical new coupe that blends sports car elements and a high-riding crossover stance.

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The magic behind Bentley's unshakable W12 legend

Autocar

Production of the marque's 12-cylinder engine has come to an end - we explain how Crewe made it so smooth One chapter in the story of our love affair with 12-cylinder engines has come to an end with news that Bentley has finally ceased W12 production. Despite this engine being hand-built from 2600 parts, each example was finished fairly quickly – in seven hours.

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Utah Is Using Laser Beams To Make Salt Lake City Intersections Safer

Carscoops

Utah’s DOT uses LiDAR at intersections in Salt Lake City to reduce accident rates. Sensors detect red-light violations and near misses, optimizing intersection signal timing. The tech can extend green lights for pedestrians in real time based on crossing needs. You’re probably familiar with the use of LiDar technology—short for Light Detection and Ranging—in high-end cars like the Mercedes S-Class , which used the hardware to become the first vehicle capable of Level 3 au

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Get A Closer Look At Eccentrica’s $1.3M Lamborghini Diablo Restomod

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The Lamborghini’s body has been extensively upgraded with new carbon fiber components. Eccentrica modernized the interior, blending classic Diablo charm with contemporary updates. Production of this meticulously restored Diablo will be limited to just 19 exclusive units. Few Lamborghinis get the heart racing quite like the 1990s Diablo, and at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering during Monterey Car Week, a small firm unveiled an achingly beautiful Diablo that’s been restored and modif

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BYD Seal 06 GT: Electric hot hatch takes shape

CarExpert

BYD has taken to Chinese social media to preview its first electric hot hatch, the Seal 06 GT. Due to be revealed in full on August 30, the BYD Seal 06 GT was first previewed as the Ocean-M concept at the Beijing Motor Show earlier this year , and is now set to enter production. Sitting between the Seal sedan – another member of BYD’s ‘Ocean’ family – and the Dolphin , the Seal 06 GT is the brand’s first foray into the performance electric hatchback scene, and a prime candidate to rival the MG 4

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Would You Drop $500,000 To Fix This Wrecked Lexus LFA?

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The owner was planning to repair the car but it seems that plan has been abandoned. An expensive carbon fiber body will make the car very costly to fix. Fortunately, the 4.8-liter naturally-aspirated V10 doesn’t appear to have been damaged. In January, a rare Lexus LFA met an unfortunate fate in Atlanta, Georgia. Now, seven months later, that same heavily bruised beauty is up for sale on Copart, proving that even supercars sometimes need a second chance—or am outrageously expensive m

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Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen to win the F1 Dutch Grand Prix

Auto Blog

Filed under: Motorsports Continue reading Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen to win the F1 Dutch Grand Prix Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen to win the F1 Dutch Grand Prix originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 25 Aug 2024 18:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LA Junkyard Hides Treasure Trove Of Million-Dollar Classics Left To Rot

Carscoops

A remarkable collection of rare classic cars, stored for decades, will be auctioned in October. It includes a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL ‘Alloy’ Gullwing, one of just 29 ever made. The cars were owned by a man named Rudi Klein, who had been storing them for decades. A remarkable collection of classic cars , abandoned and left to rot for decades in Los Angeles, is set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s this October.

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Volkswagen's battery targets not 'set in stone', battery chief tells German newspaper

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Volkswagen , Electric Continue reading Volkswagen's battery targets not 'set in stone', battery chief tells German newspaper Volkswagen's battery targets not 'set in stone', battery chief tells German newspaper originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 25 Aug 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Another Mustang Crashes At Cars And Coffee, This Time Into A Corvette

Carscoops

A Mustang driver’s failed burnout at Cars and Coffee ended with a crash. The driver lost control, rolling into a parked Chevrolet Corvette nearby. Fortunately, it appears that everyone involved in the incident escaped unharmed. It’s a tale as old as 1964. Ford Mustangs seem to find a way to crash and it’s happened again in Lockport, Illinois.

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Study: These automakers do the best job with advanced tech

Auto Blog

Filed under: Government/Legal , Weird Car News Continue reading Study: These automakers do the best job with advanced tech Study: These automakers do the best job with advanced tech originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 25 Aug 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: What It’s Like Living With A Chevy Silverado 2500 HD In The Land Of Hilux

Carscoops

For decades, Australians were absolutely obsessed with locally-produced utes, and even after the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon were killed, demand for ever-larger pickups from Toyota, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Ford, Mazda, and others, continues to grow. Last year, the nation’s three best-selling new vehicles were the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, and Isuzu D-Max.

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Not tough enough? Toyota strengthens HiLux, Corolla with bulletproof armour

CarExpert

If you’ve ever thought Toyota’s famed reliability just wasn’t enough, the carmaker now offers bulletproof models – provided you live in Brazil. Available for the HiLux , Corolla , Corolla Cross , and Fortuner (sold as the SW4 in Brazil) from 2020 onwards, the South American division of the Japanese car giant has partnered with armouring companies to better protect the occupants of its vehicles.

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HSV GTSR W1 prototype sells for over a quarter-of-a-million dollars at auction

Drive.com

One of four W1 development cars, the most powerful Holden-based model ever (and Australian car, full-stop) hit a high, but not record price. Another piece of Australia’s final chapter of automotive production has gone under the hammer this weekend, achieving a high, but not record price. The one-off ‘Jungle Fever’ green Holden Special Vehicles GTSR W1 pre-production prototype was sold at auction by online sales website, Collecting Cars, for $253,500.

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Cadillac explains unique sales tactic in Australia

CarExpert

Cadillac is being established as a separate retail operation in Australia, and that involves selling its cars directly to customers instead of using franchised dealers. That’s in contrast to GM Specialty Vehicles (GMSV), which offers a mix of factory-produced ( Chevrolet Corvette ) and locally remanufactured ( Chevrolet Silverado , GMC Yukon ) right-hand drive vehicles through a network of franchise dealers, many of which used to sell Holdens.

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Junkyard Gem: 2006 Volvo V50 T5 AWD

Auto Blog

Filed under: Volvo , Automotive History , Wagon Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 2006 Volvo V50 T5 AWD Junkyard Gem: 2006 Volvo V50 T5 AWD originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The cheapest electric cars available in the UK

Autocar

Cost-effective EVs are rare but growing in number. Here are the 10 cheapest on sale in the UK today Electric cars come in all shapes and sizes, and the focus on battery-powered models is sharper than ever. For many drivers looking to make the switch from petrol, price is paramount. If you're one of them, this list of the cheapest electric cars should be your bible.

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BYD is the most daringly ambitious car manufacturer in the world right now

Auto Express

Mike Rutherford thinks Chinese car makers like BYD are about to step up into the premium car club

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How to install windshield wipers

Auto Blog

Filed under: Commerce , Parts and Accessories Continue reading How to install windshield wipers How to install windshield wipers originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 25 Aug 2024 17:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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‘Why should we make something worse?’ Porsche shoots down Ioniq 5 N-style fake shifter for electric cars

Drive.com

A simulated shifter for EVs was looked into by Porsche, but the German brand decided it didn’t want to make electric cars feel like an internal combustion-engined model. 2024 Porsche Taycan Porsche studied the idea of putting a simulated shifter into its sporty electric cars, but ultimately deemed the feature counter-intuitive to driving as fast as possible.

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Fake parking tickets are a scam bedeviling unsuspecting drivers

Auto Blog

Filed under: Government/Legal , Weird Car News Continue reading Fake parking tickets are a scam bedeviling unsuspecting drivers Fake parking tickets are a scam bedeviling unsuspecting drivers originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 25 Aug 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First right-hand-drive Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV arrives in Australia, goes on display in Melbourne

Drive.com

Built in right-hand-drive for the Australian market in Tennessee, the Lyriq is available to see in the metal in Melbourne’s Chadstone Shopping Centre. Cadillac has today opened a pop-up store at Melbourne’s biggest shopping centre, displaying the first right-hand-drive example of its incoming Lyriq SUV to arrive in Australia. The Lyriq will be on display at Chadstone Shopping Centre next to David Jones on the lower ground level for the next two weeks, showcasing it to the public before it

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China’s Dongfeng Launches $25,000 Nammi Box EV In Europe

Carscoops

The new EV is offered exclusively with a 42.3 kWh battery and a 94 hp electric motor. With a range of 193 miles, the Nammi Box closely rivals the Citroen ë-C3. Despite the car’s low starting price, the interior is surprisingly well-equipped. China’s Dongfeng is growing its range in Europe and has just launched a compelling new entry-level EV to face off against the Citroen ë-C3 and other affordable electric models.

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Tesla overtaken by BMW electric models in European sales race – report

Drive.com

Is it a blip in the road or the start of a new trend? Electric vehicle sales are down in Europe, with BMW outselling Tesla. BMW has sold more electric vehicles in Europe than Tesla. For the first time, BMW outsold Tesla in the electric vehicle segment last month, with 14,869 battery-powered BMWs finding buyers, Autocar reports. Tesla fell short by 308 sales, handing the monthly segment win to its German rival.

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BMW M5 Touring vs. Audi RS6 Avant: Performance Wagon Showdown

Motor 1

The BMW M5 Touring returns as a serious competitor to the Audi RS6 Avant. Here's how they compare.

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‘It’s hideous’: The Holden Commodore you didn’t know existed

Drive.com

One of Australia’s most beloved cars has been spotted in convertible guise, just in time for summer. But not everybody is a fan. A Holden Commodore has set social media on fire once again, but not in the way you might think. In a recent post to the Cars Australia Reddit page, a photo of a white Commodore that’s been modified into a convertible has resurfaced online, attracting a mixed set of reactions.

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Is Cadillac preparing an Australian EV onslaught?

CarExpert

General Motors says Cadillac’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has made it a lot easier to bring the brand – and a wide range of products – to Australia. Executives wouldn’t confirm any specific vehicles beyond the Lyriq , but indicated there’s plenty to choose from. “With the Cadillac portfolio that we’re developing, it gives us a lot more access to the full portfolio of vehicles.

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I went undercover to offload demerit points and stumbled upon a black market

Drive.com

Despite recent government crackdowns on demerit point fraud, it’s still alarmingly easy for drivers to avoid penalties. Here’s what we discovered. A recent Queensland Police operation has revealed a crack in Australia’s legal system that allows drivers to offload their demerit points, with an exclusive Drive investigation revealing just how easy it is to avoid penalties.

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Techart's Porsche Cayenne Body Kit Sure Is Something

Motor 1

It's made for the latest version of Porsche's SUV, and it's the chef's kiss.

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‘This isn’t actually the same car that got tested’: ANCAP explains all as it responds to criticisms

Drive.com

The safety authority’s existence is frequently called into question, but ANCAP has an important role to play in holding manufacturers accountable. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has defended its position as the country’s peak automotive safety authority as it looks to build on its crash-testing criteria in the years to come.

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Europe cuts Tesla’s tariffs amid ongoing pushback against Chinese EVs

CarExpert

US electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla has benefitted from a reduction in the tariff on its Chinese-built models sold in Europe, as the continent continues to try and protect its car industry. In June , the European Commission announced it would impose tariffs ranging from 17.4 per cent to a 38.1 per cent – on top of its existing 10 per cent tax on all imported vehicles – on EVs coming from China.

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Speeding driver receives $0 fine for 25km/h over

Drive.com

What would have been an instant loss of licence in Victoria was a mere caution just over the border in South Australia. A motorist has taken to the internet after receiving a confusing speeding fine from police. South Australia Police sent the driver a notice for allegedly travelling at 85km/h in a 60km/h zone in Keith – complete with a fine of $0. After asking for an explanation on social media website Reddit, other users pointed out they had been issued with an official caution.

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What Is The Risk – Driving A Car Without Servicing?

Car Examer

While it might seem like a cost-saving measure in the short term, driving car without servicing can lead to significant risks and potentially expensive consequences. Regular car servicing is essential for maintaining the health, safety, and performance of your vehicle. However, many drivers neglect this crucial aspect of car ownership, often delaying or skipping scheduled services altogether.