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Review: 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish packs power and purity

Motor Authority

Aston Martin presented the DBS Superleggera in 2018, which feels like a generation ago in the automotive timeline. Technology has evolved since, yet the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish unveiled in 2024 as the DBS Superleggera’s successor mostly shrugs it off. It’s a little old-school, and it’s better for it. In an era when nameplates.

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China imports September 2024: Range Rover (+38.7%), Lexus NX (+30.1%) defy freefalling market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Range Rover is the fifth best-selling import in China in September. Sales of new imports in China freefall -21.2% year-on-year in September to just 52,366 units. This leads to a year-to-date volume off -11.3% to 475,589. Brand leaders Lexus (-7.4%) and Mercedes (-8.

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Review: 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish packs power and purity

Motor Authority

Aston Martin Vanquish packs an 825-hp V-12 Vanquish doesn't bother with rear-wheel steering or active anti-roll bars Vanquish can be a calm cruiser or a raucous sports car Aston Martin presented the DBS Superleggera in 2018, which feels like a generation ago in the automotive timeline. Technology has evolved since, yet the 2025 Aston Martin.

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China retail September 2024: Market up 13.1%, BYD, Li Auto, Jetour and Leapmotor break records

Best Selling Cars Blog

Li Auto sales reach an all-time high level in September… Retail sales of the models included in this report gain a splendid 13.1% year-on-year in September to 2,120,861 units. This leads to a year-to-date up 3.1% to 15,072,237. BSCB is the only non-Chinese medium to cover both wholesales (ex-factory shipments) and retail sales data for China so you can get the most complete picture of the largest new car market in the world.

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Michael Schumacher's final Ferrari F1 car heads to auction

Motor Authority

A 2006 Ferrari 248 F1 race car is headed to auction Michael Schumacher drove the F1 car before his temporary retirement An F1 car previously driven by Schumacher sold for $14.8M in 2022. Michael Schumacher remains one of Formula 1's most successful drivers, with most of that success coming in a dominant era with Ferrari in the early 2000s. The car.

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991 Porsche 911 Turbo values are shockingly low

Machines with Souls

A recent turn in a 991 Porsche 911 Turbo has me thinking it's a terrific value for a car with supercar performance, but not price. The post 991 Porsche 911 Turbo values are shockingly low appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Aston Martin Vanquish

Autocar

Aston Martin gives its big, V12-engined GT concept one last spin, with more power and technical commitment than ever The Aston Martin Vanquish is another brand-new, V12-powered, front-engined exotic super-GT to get stuck into, hot on the heels of the one you may have read about only a few weeks ago - the Ferrari 12Cilindri.The Vanquish joins the Ferrari among a dwindling number of 12-cylinder sports cars setting out to battle upstream, fingers in ears and screaming blood and thunder, for the nex

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Mercedes-Benz’s cheapest car in Australia just got even cheaper

CarExpert

Mercedes-Benz has rolled out a price reduction of $6000 for its cheapest model in Australia, with the base A-Class becoming less expensive in both hatchback and sedan forms. The A 200 hatch is now priced at $56,900 before on-road costs, down from $62,900 plus on-roads. Similarly, the A 200 sedan now costs $58,400 before on-roads, discounted from $64,400 plus on-road costs previously.

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Ferrari’s $4 Million F80 Nearly Came As A Single-Seater

Carscoops

Ferrari’s latest hypercar was almost designed as a single-seater, aiming for extreme proportions. The F80’s unique “+1” cabin separates driver and passenger, giving it the feel of a single-seater. With production capped at 799 units, the flagship model has already sold out completely. With a price tag of around $4 million and a complex hybrid powertrain delivering a staggering 1,184 hp, the Ferrari F80 represents the pinnacle of road-legal motoring for the Italian brand.

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Inside the tin shed responsible for thousands of race wins

Autocar

Could the Jack French garage at the Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum be the biggest unsung hero in British motorsport? I feel compelled to write a few more words on the Jack French garage at the Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum, which deserves more than the two paragraphs I could spare in a recent feature, because it feels like such a significant part of British motorsport history.

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Ferrari Testarossa Goes Up In Flames In California

Carscoops

The Italian classic damaged the wall of a house when it caught fire. An electrical engineer reportedly owned the car, which is now just a charred mess. Unveiled at the 1984 Paris Auto Show, the Ferrari Testarossa was one of the most dramatic cars the Italian manufacturer had built at the time. It didn’t take long before it became a cult icon, thanks partly due to its starring role in TV hit series Miami Vice.

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Porsche adapts EV plans to adopt more combustion models

CarExpert

Porsche has become the latest manufacturer to adjust its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, as it’ll now look to redevelop upcoming electric-only models to incorporate internal combustion alternatives. The German marque has previously outlined plans for EVs to make up 80 per cent of its sales by 2030, with the other 20 per cent to be headlined by the 911.

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Here's Your Chance to Own a Real Prodrive-Built Subaru Rally Car

Motor 1

This Subaru Impreza rally car was built by Prodrive in the 1990s, and used as a test car for Colin McRae. Now, you can own it.

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Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger special is fit for a Bond villain

CarExpert

Rolls-Royce is celebrating 60 years of arguably Sean Connery’s best James Bond film (calm down, From Russia with Love stans) with a special one-off Phantom Extended. The bespoke sedan is called, unsurprisingly, the Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger , and is inspired by villain Auric Goldfinger’s 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville in the titular film Goldfinger.

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This Honda Accord Said “Yes” To Every Spoiler At AutoZone

Carscoops

The front, rear, and sides of this Accord are bathed in bizarre carbon fiber aero parts. It seems as though the owner is obsessed with downforce or just likes making a statement. Over the years, we’ve encountered countless absurdly modified cars on American roads—vehicles decked out like someone walked through AutoZone blindfolded , grabbing every last aero accessory in sight.

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Subaru Outback’s Australian future secure, but where will it be built?

CarExpert

Subaru says it’s ending production of the Outback for the Japanese market, raising questions about where Australia will source the next-generation model from. “The current model of the Legacy Outback will be the last model produced in Japan,” says the company on its Japanese website. “We will stop accepting orders after March 31, 2025.” But Subaru Australia has advised this won’t impact the local market. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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Outrage after disabled parking permits spotted for sale online

Drive.com

You may have seen people selling their unused council parking permits on Facebook, but what about the people selling their disabled parking permits? Drive recently reported on the rise in people selling their unused council parking permits on Facebook Marketplace – but in our research for that story, we uncovered a much more sinister black market for disabled and mobility permits on online classified sites.

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2025 Nissan Juke price and specs: Updated SUV gets new flagship

CarExpert

The 2025 Nissan Juke has been treated to a mild facelift, now on sale in Australia with a new flagship joining the range. While the Nissan Juke continues to offer a five-strong lineup, the previous ST-L+ – which sat one step below the top-spec Ti – has been cut, and a new N-Sport now sits atop the range. Despite significant upgrades inside the cabin, prices are unchanged across all variants which carry across, with the range opening at $28,990 before on-road costs in Juke ST guise.

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Review: The 2025 QX80 Is A Step In The Right Direction for Infiniti

Carscoops

Few cars in the market today have as much riding on them (both literally and figuratively) as the 2025 Infiniti QX80. The brand had moderate success in its first decade of sales in the USA, but then things took off. Between 2004 and 2012, Infiniti routinely sold 175,000 cars or more. Even as recently as 2018, it sold nearly 150,000 units but since that year, things haven’t been so rosy. 2023 marked the first time in six years that the brand didn’t have a serious decrease in overall s

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Big changes coming to this state’s P-plate laws

CarExpert

Almost every Australian state and territory will soon have restrictions on how many passengers certain provisional licence holders can carry. From December 1, 2024, motorists in Western Australia with a Class P1 provisional licence (red P-plates) will be limited to carrying one passenger, following the introduction of Tom’s Law. Named after Tom Saffioti – who was killed alongside Nick Campo when the car they were being driven in by a red P-plater crashed with five passengers aboard – the new reg

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Electric SUV’s key safety feature ‘not recommended’ by test authorities

Drive.com

The BYD Atto 3’s driver-assistance systems were not up to scratch, with Euro NCAP giving the worst rating yet to one particular function. The 2024 BYD Atto 3 has been handed the lowest score yet by Euro NCAP after retesting the model’s driver-assistance systems, with the crash test authority deeming the feature ‘not recommended.’ However, it is important to note that this new test does not affect the five-star score already awarded to the Atto 3 when it was originally tes

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Buying or selling a car on Facebook Marketplace just got safer

CarExpert

If you’re looking to buy or sell a car online but feel like there’s nowhere safe to meet the person on the other end of the screen, police in Victoria have a solution. Victoria Police has made available locations at 35 of its stations in a bid to better protect the public when transacting. Known as Safer Exchange Sites, they are available 24 hours a day, are well-lit, and have CCTV coverage, meaning that if something does go wrong, you’ll have a better chance of tracking down the culprit.

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2025 Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ update: Best look yet in new spy photos

Drive.com

New spy photos reveal the facelifted Model Y won’t just be a copy-paste of the latest Model 3’s styling updates. The 2025 Tesla Model Y will grow the styling gap between it and the latest Model 3 sedan when it goes on sale internationally next year. Images captured in Europe and posted to social media – including Korean website Autospy – indicate the facelifted Model Y will adopt a ‘split’ headlight arrangement unique to Tesla’s SUV, and not shared with its sedan sibling.

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Do You Really Pay Attention To Car Commercials Anymore?

Carscoops

Streaming has transformed the media landscape, but sports draw millions to traditional broadcasters. Automakers are well aware of this and heavily promote their latest products during football season. Chevrolet and Toyota have been highlighting the Camry and Equinox, while Honda is airing a motivational message. The airwaves used to be filled with car commercials , but the world has changed as many consumers now get their entertainment through streaming services.

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Genesis Magma performance brand confirmed for Australia

Drive.com

Genesis Australia set to take on Mercedes-AMG, BMW M and Audi Sport with new performance brand Magma, due locally in 2026. Genesis Australia has confirmed the South Korean luxury car maker’s performance brand, Magma, will form part of the brands line-up of vehicles from 2026. Revealed earlier this year at the New York motor show, Magma will go up against other performance divisions from luxury car makers, like Mercedes-AMG, BMW M, and Audi Sport.

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Don’t Get Scammed: Authorities Warn Of Stolen Cars Sold On Facebook And Craigslist

Carscoops

The NY DMV urges online car buyers to verify the vehicle’s history to avoid falling victim to scams. Many stolen cars end up on Facebook Marketplace, with the DMV advising buyers to verify VINs. The department is now providing guidance to help prospective buyers prevent potential fraud. Stolen vehicles are a huge problem across the world. Typically, they tend to affect two major victims, the person who had their car stolen, and an unsuspecting person who might buy that stolen car.

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Attempted traffic stop ends with police car on train tracks

Drive.com

After tracking a speeding motorbike rider, a police stop has gone off the rails – causing significant locomotion. A New South Wales Police vehicle has ended up beached across railway tracks after attempting to stop a speeding motorcycle. Emergency services were called to Mount Druitt Railway Station on the weekend after the BMW police car, operated by Highway Patrol , became stuck on the tracks.

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Listen as the First BMW M5 Screams Down the Autobahn

Motor 1

With the M5, it's possible BMW got it right the first time.

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New battery technology to give plug-in hybrids EV-rivalling driving range

Drive.com

A new battery unveiled by one of the world’s leading developers could mean plug-in hybrid vehicles offer as much electric-only driving range as a fully electric car. Global leading battery maker CATL has unveiled its latest technological innovation for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles – which could mean they get a driving range as high as some fully electric cars.

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Difference Between 4×4 and AWD and Which Is Right for You?

Car Examer

Here’s a simple breakdown of Difference Between 4×4 and AWD and some tips to help you decide which option might be right for you. When shopping for a vehicle, especially if you’re looking at SUVs, trucks, or crossovers, you’ll come across terms like 4×4 (Four-Wheel Drive) and AWD (All-Wheel Drive). Both systems send power to all four wheels to improve traction and stability, but they work differently and are best for different types of driving.

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Mercedes-Benz cuts prices of popular models amid sales decline

Drive.com

Two more Mercedes-Benz models have had their prices cut – this time by up to $12,000 – for a trimmed equipment list. Mercedes-Benz has slashed prices for two popular model variants by up to $12,000 – alongside trimmed equipment lists – as sales of the German luxury brand’s top sellers record sales declines of up to 50 per cent. In effect now, prices of the A200 hatch and sedan have been cut by $6000 – or up to 10 per cent – while the GLE300d large diesel SUV has received a reduction of $12

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Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ facelift spy shots reveal different look to Model 3

CarExpert

The facelifted Tesla Model Y may wear a significantly different face to not only the current model, but also the recently facelifted Model 3. Autospy has shared images of a prototype of the upcoming facelifted model, referred to as Juniper. It appears to feature split-level lighting up front, an increasingly common design cue in the car industry. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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The verdict: Do you need home charging to live with an electric car? 2024 MG 4 long-term review

Drive.com

We’ve clocked up thousands of kilometres in an MG 4 without taking a single watt of energy from a home power plug. Is living with an EV on public fast charging alone worth the time and money? Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety Next steps 2024 MG 4 Excite 51 The MG 4’s three-month tenure in the Drive garage has come to an end – and so has our charging experiment.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE gets a $12,000 price cut, loses some equipment

CarExpert

The Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV is now $12,000 less expensive in its base guise following a price cut, with some previously standard features now made optional. Mercedes-Benz will now price the turbo-diesel GLE 300d 4Matic from $134,900 before on-road costs , a $12,000 reduction on its most recent $146,900 figure. However, there have been adjustments made to its list of standard equipment, which Mercedes-Benz Australia says were based on customer feedback “to provide greater flexibility and options wh

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Western Australia introduces new P-plater laws

Drive.com

From 1 December 2024, future and existing novice drivers on red P-plates in the state will be restricted to just one passenger in the first six months, among other new rules. Image: iStock/Jamesbowyer Western Australia has recently announced changes to P-plater laws following a surge in young road user fatalities in the state. Under ‘Tom’s Law’ – set to be introduced from 1 December 2024 – novice drivers in the first six months of their licence will be restricted to carrying on

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This state’s new mobile phone cameras may have already claimed 80 licences

CarExpert

South Australia’s mobile phone detection cameras have now been in operation for one month, and while motorists appear to be changing their behaviours for the better, there are still a multitude at risk of losing their licence. The activation of the cameras in late September followed a three-month grace period, during which infringement notices were issued but without fines attached.

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2025 Nissan Juke price and specs: Facelift arrives in Australia

Drive.com

A facelift for the Nissan Juke is now on sale in Australia, bringing an updated look and more technology at no additional cost for like-for-like variants. The facelifted 2025 Nissan Juke light SUV has arrived in Australia with a design refresh, new technology, and improved safety features. Nissan Australia has kept prices level for like-for-like grades with the Juke line-up starting from $28,890 before on-road costs for the ST and rising to $38,890 for the N-Sport, a new blacked-out variant.