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Jeep designed a grille guard that converts into a bench

Motor Authority

Grille guards protect radiators while making vehicles look tougher, but Jeep is looking to give them another purpose. The Stellantis brand has designed a grille guard that folds down to serve as a bench. This was disclosed in a patent application submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on April 28, 2023, and published by.

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Ford Dealer Quotes $9,152 For AC Fix, More Than The Car’s Worth

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A Ford Fusion owner faced a major issue with their air conditioning system. After visiting a local Ford dealer, they received an eye-popping $9K repair quote. The repair bill is likely higher than the sedan’s entire resale value. When your car’s air conditioning stops working , it’s one of those moments where you brace for the inevitable: the repair bill.

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Mercedes launches Mythos series with AMG PureSpeed

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz has launched the AMG PureSpeed as the first model in its new Mythos series of low-volume special editions The AMG PureSpeed is based on the SL 63 and shares that car's 577-hp twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 Production of the AMG PureSpeed will be limited to 250 units worldwide Mercedes-Benz has formally introduced its Mythos series.

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A Chevy Dealer Is Selling Two As-New 2008 Shelby Mustang GT500 KRs

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The 2008 Shelby GT500 KR, limited to 1,011 units, is a true collector’s item. Both Mustangs feature a 5.4-liter supercharged V8, producing 540 hp. The 103-mile example is priced at $80k, while the 51-mile model is $90k. The Shelby name has long been synonymous with crafting some of the most powerful Ford Mustangs on earth. So, naturally, a GM dealership in Kansas is offering what could be two of the lowest-mileage Shelby GT500 KRs in existence, you can bet it’s going to catch the att

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A Corvette vs an unlikely M3

Machines with Souls

The BMW E36 M3 GT was never sold in America, but you can get one now for six figures. Would you want it over a real sports car? The post A Corvette vs an unlikely M3 appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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2025 VW Golf R Wagon Review: Fast, Fun, And Practical To Boot

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PROS ›› Great performance, fun to drive, practical and stealthy, improved infotainment CONS ›› No beauty, not available in US, steering wheel buttons The GT I’s near-50-year career means it’s still the most famous hot Golf, but it’s not the hottest for 2025. That role is taken once again by the Golf R, which grabs the GTI idea and expands it by adding more power and all-wheel drive.

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Renault to introduce new shapes in move away from traditional SUVs

Autocar

Embleme concept hints at new design language Renault design chief Gilles Vidal says next-gen EVs from 2028 will feature radical new bodystyles The next-generation of Renault vehicles that will arrive starting in 2028 are set to eschew SUV design in favour of new body styles featuring breakthrough concepts, with new design language hinted at by the recent Embleme concept , according to the firms design chief.

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Peugeot’s new SUVs one step closer to Australia, but will they come as EVs?

CarExpert

The next-generation Peugeot 5008 has been approved for sale in Australia with both petrol and electric power, but it’s unclear if the French brand will follow through with the latter. The new 3008 , the 5008’s smaller counterpart, has also been approved for sale with both petrol and electric powertrains. Peugeot Australia has confirmed the first examples of the new-generation 3008 will arrive this month with mild-hybrid power, while the 5008 is due sometime during 2025. 100s of new c

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Brexit beater: how to import a classic car from Europe

Autocar

Brexit has made importing a car harder work but not impossible. John Evans meets a new Twingo owner to find out how its done In July 1993, Autocar put its money where its heart was and bought a first-generation Renault Twingo. Because the cute new city car wasnt on sale in the UK, we had to buy a left-hand-drive example in its native France (price: 6500) and import it.

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2025 Suzuki Jimny: Price rise for in-demand pint-sized 4×4

CarExpert

The Suzuki Jimny has undergone another price increase in most Australian regions, with buyers undeterred by months-long wait times for the off-roader. Suzuki Australia the brands distributor in every region excluding Queensland and the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, which is handled by Suzuki Queensland has raised the drive-away prices of almost every Jimny variant, excluding the base Lite three-door manual.

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Japan cuts off Australian hydrogen supply – reports

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Suicidally, Jaguar is opening the door for Tesla and BYD to pick off the best of its dealerships

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Mike Rutherford thinks it's been a difficult few months for the British car industry

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The rise and whimpering fall of General Motors' Honda-killer

Autocar

GM pumped money and people into the Saturn brand but it was to no avail "Saturn is the key to General Motors long-term competitiveness, survival and success as a domestic producer, boss Roger Smith stated boldly in January 1985. The idea for this new brand had been secretively formulated three summers prior by senior engineer Alex Mair, at a highly troublesome time for the US industry.

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BMW Will Put Four Motors in All Electric M Cars

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See What Happens When Two Cars Hit A Chinese EV At 60KM/H In Triple Crash Test

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Chery’s crash test used three real electric cars to simulate a U-turn accident scenario. The EV was hit by two other vehicles traveling at 60 km/h (37 mph) from opposite directions. The passenger compartment and battery pack withstood the forces from the dual impact. When an automaker willingly puts its own vehicle to the test in front of an audience, you know it means business.

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review

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The Coolest Lancia You've Never Heard of Is for Sale

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Car Deal of the Day: Ford’s Capri coupe-SUV is a great fit for families at this price

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Fords Capri has been revived, this time as a family-friendly coupe-SUV.

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Mobile speed cameras: Where and when you’re most likely to be snapped

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You Can Now Build Your Own Rolls-Royce at Home

Motor 1

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Toyota, Honda, and Mitsubishi recall thousands of ‘grey imports’ in Australia

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This Massive 6x6 RV Is as Big as an Entire Campsite

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2025 Melbourne Motor Show locks in big-name brands

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2025 Kia Picanto price and specs

CarExpert

The Kia Picanto has become slightly more expensive for model year 2025, but it’s entering the new year comfortably holding onto the title of Australia’s cheapest car. The Korean city-car range opens with the Sport manual at $18,290 before on-road costs, or $21,190 drive-away. List pricing is up by $400 across the range, with drive-away pricing up by $500.

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Tesla app update enables Apple Watch to control your car

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Subaru Outback takes place of WRX in bizarre ram raid

CarExpert

The Australian Federal Police has charged one man and are searching for another after a ram raid in Canberra last week saw a Subaru Outback used as a battering ram to obtain an electric trike. At about 3:20am on Friday, December 6, CCTV cameras in Westfield Woden captured a Subaru Outback being driven into the shopping centre, before going front-first into the window of a Cash Converters.

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GWM Cannon Alpha, Tank 500 update announced to address ‘overzealous’ safety features

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Thousands Of V8 Challengers And Chargers Sitting On Dodge Dealer Lots A Year After Production Ended

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Dodge has over 3,000 V8-powered Challengers and Chargers still available at dealerships. Prices for 2023 Challenger R/T models start around $45,000, but Hellcats can exceed $100,000. Once Dodge’s dealership inventory is gone, the used market will be your only choice. While some might accept Dodge’s decision to replace the aging but popular Challenger and Charger duo with a single model offering electric and six-cylinder powertrains in both coupe and sedan formats, most enthusiasts ar

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How smart is reinventing the avant-garde

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Norway November 2024: Tesla 1-2, BEVs at 93.6% share

Best Selling Cars Blog

Tesla Model 3 sales are up 4-fold year-on-year in November. 11,689 new cars found a buyer in Norway in November, a 13.2% year-on-year improvement. This is still a very poor result given November 2023 was down -47% on the year prior. It nevertheless tilts the year-to-date volume into positive territory at +0.2% to 115,039. BEV sales are up 29.6% year-on-year to 10,940 or 93.6% of the total, up from 81.6% in November 2023.

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2025 MG ZS Hybrid+ SUV given four-star safety rating

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India November 2024: Maruti Suzuki Baleno best-seller in record market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is the best-selling car in India in November. The Indian wholesales market is up 5% year-on-year in November to 351,592. Although shy, the uptick means this is a new November record, eclipsing the previous best of 334,868 established just last year. The year-to-date tally is up 4.1% to 3,966,286, also a new record at this stage of the year.

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2025 Suzuki Jimny drive-away price increases in Australia

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Denmark November 2024: Skoda Enyaq repeats at #1, Xpeng G6 up to #4

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Xpeng G6 is up to #4 in Denmark in November. The Danish new car market drops -8.6% year-on-year in November to 14,940 units but the year-to-date volume remains in positive at +1.4% to 155,583. Volkswagen (+60%) surges ahead to 12.9%, confirming its domination of the brands charts. Mercedes (-17.1%) suffers year-on-year but gains two spots on October to #2.

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China’s Growing Love For EVs Has Oil Companies Freaking Out

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More than half of all new cars sold in China are electric or hybrid, with registrations tripling since 2021. Some experts predict the country’s gasoline consumption could begin to drop by 4 to 5 percent every year. The People’s Republic accounts for nearly one-fifth of global oil demand, but that may sharply decline. China’s EV market is booming.

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Iceland November 2024: Market down -61%, Toyota Land Cruiser takes charge

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the best-selling vehicle in Iceland in November. It’s another horrendous month for new car sales in Iceland at -61% year-on-year to just 506 units. This means the year-to-date volume is now off -41.6% to 9,397. Toyota (+2.2%) braves the mediocre environment to jump to 18.8% share vs. 13.6% so far this year. The podium is unchanged on October with Telsa imploding -91.5% at #2 and Kia (-36.7%) at #3.

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Toyota Big Red Ute Reimagines The Land Cruiser As A Kids’ EV For The Wiggles

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Toyota Australia teamed up with The Wiggles to create a new one-off EV stage car. The Big Red Ute features Land Cruiser-inspired styling, chunky tires, and a vibrant livery. The tiny off-roader is powered by a 48V electric powertrain and has a 12 mph top speed. In a world where cars are often either all business or all spectacle, Toyota has gone for something a bit different.