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Pair of Nissan Skyline GT-R M-Spec Nürs up for auction in US

Motor Authority

The earliest versions of the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R are now eligible for import into the U.S. under the 25-year rule, but examples of the car are already here, legally, and two of them are up for grabs via auction. One example, finished in black paint, is headed to Mecum's auction taking place in Glendale, Arizona, in early March. The second.

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New Zealand January 2024: Ford at highest in over a decade, Ranger up to record share

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Ford Ranger holds 11.6% of the New Zealand market in January, a record. It’s good news for the New Zealand new vehicle market in January with sales edging up 1.5% year-on-year to 12,649. Passenger Cars sink -33.5% to 1,362, SUVs drop -6.2% to 6,728 but LCVs jump 40.3% to 3,798 and are solely responsible for this month’s market lift. Toyota (+2.3%) roughly matches the market to 20.4% share vs. 21.7% over the Full Year 2023 but the real hero this month is Ford (+68.5%) up to a fant

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2024 Chevy Equinox EV rated at 319 miles, priced at $36,390

Motor Authority

Automakers have rolled out a barrage of electric vehicles over the past 24 months, but few have targeted families on a budget. That changes with the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, which was revealed in 2022 and will be available to order shortly for delivery by mid-year. The Equinox EV is a fully electric compact crossover that will start from.

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New-Vehicle Sales Slow Despite Lower Prices

AutoDealer Today

Continued incentive increases weren’t enough to stop sales pace decline.

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Chrysler Halcyon Concept, Kia EV8: Car News Headlines

Motor Authority

Chrysler has shown a concept of a sleek, electric four-door that looks more like it was designed by Porsche than the folks in Auburn Hills. The concept isn't bound for production but it shows elements that may feature on upcoming electric vehicles, like the next evolution of Stow ‘n Go seats plus new battery technology. The Kia Stinger bows.

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February's MEMBER OF THE MONTH, CANDACE MILLER, VP OF FIELD MARKETING, SIBROS

Women Automotive Network

Why did you join the Women Automotive Network? I work remotely and it was a great way to join a community of others in the same industry. I also love the idea of connecting with other women as I have few interactions with women in this industry. Why is DE&I vital to you? I have always used diversity, equity, and inclusion as guiding principles for my actions and interactions in every aspect of my life.

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Chrysler Halcyon EV Concept aims to redefine a stray brand

Motor Authority

In the past two years, Chrysler has launched more concept vehicles than models it actually sells. In 2024, the 99-year-old brand discontinued the 300 sedan, leaving it with one model, the venerable Pacifica minivan. Simultaneously with the paring down, Chrysler on Tuesday launched its third concept in as many years with the gorgeous Chrysler.

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Kia EV8 reportedly coming as Stinger successor

Motor Authority

The Kia Stinger bowed out after the 2024 model year but a replacement could be coming, complete with an electric powertrain. The Korean Car Blog has managed to source documents alleged to be new car production schedules prepared by Kia's union. Included in the document are details of a “large EV sedan” code-named the GT and destined to.

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New Ford Ranger MS-RT brings motorsport-inspired upgrades

Autocar

This is the first MS-RT variant for the second-generation T6 Ford Ranger Ranger and Transit Custom both gain motorsport-themed makeovers and an “enhanced driving experience" Ford Pro has revealed the two latest models to join its M-Sport Road Technology (MS-RT) sub-brand, which is dedicated to motorsport-inspired commercial vehicles. The Ford Ranger pick-up and the Ford E-Transit Custom electric van both gain MS-RT variants, with motorsport-themed designs, improved load-carrying capabilities an

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2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class coupe priced from $57,650

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new nameplate for the 2024 model year in the form of the CLE-Class, and it reaches dealerships shortly. The CLE-Class is a single replacement for two-door versions of both the C-Class and E-Class, and in terms of size and technology the CLE is closer to the positioning of the E-Class. It is priced to start from.

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SV Rover: road-legal 'hypertruck' has supercharged V8 or EV power

Autocar

Scarbo Vintage calls it "the world's first street-legal hypertruck" Unstoppable, Land Rover Defender-inspired dune-basher packs more than 1000bhp in both its forms American motorsport outfit Scarbo Vintage has revealed the SV Rover - an outlandish off-road weapon that it claims to be "the world's first street-legal hypertruck". Available with either a screaming supercharged V8 engine or a battery-electric powertrain, it's the third car from the California-based firm, following the SV F1, a tribu

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Ferrari's 2024 F1 car, the SF-24, debuts in Maranello

Motor Authority

Ferrari on Tuesday unveiled its new car developed for the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, the SF-24. The car is Ferrari's 70th F1 race car, and will be piloted in the new season by Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc. For Sainz, it will be his last season with Ferrari as the team last week announced that seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

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Chrysler previews electric cars with radical super-saloon

Autocar

Halcyon concept looks ahead to Chrysler's radical electric future Striking Halcyon concept looks to the future with wireless charging tech and level four self-driving Chrysler has revealed a futuristic electric super-saloon as a preview of its upcoming electric car line-up. The Stellantis-owned American brand, which currently sells only the Pacifica MPV, will completely reinvent itself for the EV era, ushering in a bold new design language alongside a raft of next-generation technologies, inclu

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2025 Audi S3 coming with more power, RS 3's torque splitter

Motor Authority

Audi is close to launching an updated version of the current A3 compact sedan and hatchback, and updates are also planned for the performance-oriented models in the range, the S3 and RS 3. Audi on Monday provided the first details on its planned updates for the S3, which will bring a major step up in performance for the car. Details for the U.S.

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Tesla Employee Killed In Crash Had Full-Self Driving On, Claims Passenger

Carscoops

The passenger in a 2022 crash, which tragically claimed the life of a Tesla engineering recruiter behind the wheel of a Model 3, has alleged that the driver was utilizing “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) when the vehicle careened off the road. The fiery crash that claimed Hans von Ohain’s life occurred near Denver in 2022 as he and his friend, Erik Rossiter, were returning home after a game of golf.

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Citroen e C4X 2024 long-term test

Autocar

Here’s an EV that treads its own path – and we’re going to see where it leads us Why we’re running it: To see if this electric fastback saloon can outmuscle the growing SUV market Month 1 - Specs Life with an E-C4 X: Month 1 Welcoming the E-C4 X to the fleet - 7 February 2024 The Citroën -C4 X is a hard car to classify, even when you've spent a bit of time with one, as I have since ours arrived on the long-term test fleet.

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Florida Police Seize C8 Corvette From Drug Runner And Add It To Their Fleet

Carscoops

Police in Panama City Beach, Florida have an exciting new vehicle in their fleet but unfortunately, it won’t be used to chase down criminals. Instead, it will be used for community events. That vehicle is a 2022 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and local authorities came into possession of it last year. Before you think they wasted taxpayer dollars on it, they didn’t.

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Honda CR-V hydrogen fuel cell prototype unveiled — and it's a PHEV too

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Honda , Crossover Continue reading Honda CR-V hydrogen fuel cell prototype unveiled — and it's a PHEV too Honda CR-V hydrogen fuel cell prototype unveiled — and it's a PHEV too originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This Stunning Halcyon Concept Is Why Chrysler Axed The Airflow

Carscoops

Chrysler , parent company Stellantis assures us, is still a thing. It’s been easy to forget that in recent years when all dealers have had to offer was the Pacifica and the 300 sedan that was killed off last December. Though fresh metal is coming, it’s still a year away, so Chrysler’s design team have come up with this, the Halcyon concept, to help us keep the faith.

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Hoon wrecks Tesla Model S Plaid before even leaving the dealer

CarExpert

The driver of a Tesla Model S Plaid has been caught on camera speeding through a dealer lot and dramatically smashing into two luxury vehicles. The video was reposted on TikTok by newdaplv153 , and shows both the start of the joyride and its aftermath. According to the video, the Tesla driver was reportedly a co-worker from CarMax (a dealership chain in the United States.

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Mitsubishi Pajero May Return As A Luxurious PHEV SUV To Rival Land Rovers

Carscoops

Yet another recognizable Japanese automotive nameplate could be returning from the dead and this time it is the Mitsubishi Pajero. Yes, that probably won’t get you as excited as the prospect of the Toyota MR2 being revived, but it could prove to be a big deal for the Mitsubishi brand. With the exception of the Outlander, the Mitsubishi range is outdated and in desperate need of a compelling new vehicle.

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Ford Transit Custom van gets race-inspired makeover

CarExpert

Ford and MS-RT have partnered on sportier versions of the Transit Custom and E-Transit Custom vans, joining a lowered “street truck” version of the Ranger. MS-RT, an offshoot of Ford’s rally partner M-Sport, has taken the vans and given them an aggressive new look and, in the case of the E-Transit Custom, a significant power upgrade.

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Want To Test Drive The Lucid Air? Head To Saks Fifth Avenue

Carscoops

If you’re in the market for a $2,650 handbag and an electric luxury vehicle , you’re in luck as Lucid and Saks Fifth Avenue have announced a perplexing partnership. The Saks x Lucid collab will see the retailer offer “exclusive demo drive experiences” of the Lucid Air at select stores. Drives are currently being offered at the company’s west coast flagship in Beverly Hills and they’ll be offered at additional stores in the near future.

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Honda Finance Arm Probed

AutoDealer Today

CFPB looking into consumer credit account data. Company says it’s cooperating.

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Ferrari Patents Sliding Cockpit, Allowing For LHD, RHD, And Central Driving Positions

Carscoops

Ferrari has filed a trademark that could allow the driver’s seat to be easily adjusted between left-hand drive, right-hand drive, and central driving configurations. Is this what the future of supercars could look like? The intriguing set-up was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office in July last year and includes detailed drawings of how it could work.

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Honda Finance Arm Probed

AutoDealer Today

CFPB looking into consumer credit account data. Company says it’s cooperating.

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Ford Transit Custom MS-RT Looks Ready To Hit 200 MPH But Sadly It Can’t

Carscoops

The new generation of the Ford Transit Custom already has the attention of tuners , so it was about time for the official MS-RT trim to arrive. The van benefits from an aggressive bodykit and larger wheels, although the available powertrains remain completely stock, including the diesel, plug-in hybrid, and EV options. From the outside, the Ford Transit Custom MS-RT looks like an RS van, thanks to the redesigned aero.

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2024 Nissan Z Performance Manual Review & Test Drive

Automotive Addicts

The Nissan Z is undoubtedly a legendary vehicle in the scheme of how it helped shape the sports car world when it made its way to our American shores in the early 1970s. Since then, the Nissan Z, known as the Datsun Z in its earlier days, has continued its path of being a somewhat affordable rear-wheel-drive sports car, with its latest iteration being the most powerful as it welcomes a new turbocharged powertrain that I’ve enjoyed in the Infiniti Q50 and Q60 Red Sport variations.

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Lotus Finishes 3-Year Testing And Development Of The Emeya EV

Carscoops

After spending three years trekking across 15 countries and two continents, Lotus has finished the testing and development program of the all-electric Emeya sedan. The Emeya follows in the footsteps of the Eletre SUV as the brand’s second battery-electric vehicle and was most recently taken to the Arctic Circle in Ivalo, Finland for a grueling test regime that saw temperatures drop to as low as -25 degrees Celsius (-13 Fahrenheit).

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BYD to double model line-up in Australia by end of this year

Drive.com

Four new BYDs are now planned for Australia this year – compared to two, as previously announced – including a ute and a plug-in hybrid RAV4 rival. Chinese car giant BYD has doubled its new-model launch plans for Australia in 2024 – led by the BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV due by the middle of this year, pending any delays. BYD’s Australian distributor EVDirect said in a media statement today it plans to launch four new models in Australia this year – up from previously announced plans

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New Ford Ranger MS-RT Adds Widebody Looks And A Better Stance But No Extra Power

Carscoops

Ford Pro unveiled the MS-RT trim of the new Ranger in Europe, bringing visual and chassis upgrades to the popular midsize pickup. The new Ranger MS-RT features an aggressive bodykit, 21-inch wheels, and an upgraded suspension setup, although there are no changes to the 3.0-liter V6 diesel powertrain. Ford describes the Ranger MS-RT as “the ultimate street truck” and it surely looks like one, thanks to the prominent design changes.

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What to do when your car overheats

Drive.com

Don’t panic – an overheating car is not the end of the world. Follow these steps to minimise the damage to your engine and save yourself some money at the mechanic. Cooling systems for cars have come a long way over the past few decades. Gone are the days of air- and oil-cooled engines, and in their places is tech allowing modern cars to run water temperatures above boiling point.

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2024 Kia Telluride Engines Could Go Bang Over Faulty Valve Springs

Carscoops

Beginning April 5, 2024, a selected group of Kia Telluride owners across the United States will receive a letter in their mailbox informing them that the valve springs in their vehicle’s engine may be prone to breakage. Certainly not the kind of news anyone wants to wake up to. A recall notice issued by the Korean carmaker reveals that a total of 2,872 Telluride models built for the 2024MY between October 1, 2023, and December 6, 2023, have engine valve springs that could break while drivi

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South Australia announces fuel discount for Seniors Card holders

Drive.com

The partnership with United Petroleum sees cardholders eligible for a discount of four cents per litre across 30 South Australian sites. Over 415,000 Seniors Card holders in South Australia will be eligible to claim a discount of four cents per litre off fuel purchases at select service stations as part of a relief package from the state’s government.

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France Slashes EV Subsidies For Wealthier Buyers, Halts Cheap Monthly Leases From €54

Carscoops

The French government is reassessing its incentive structures for electric vehicles over fears that they may end up costing too much. That means that the country’s richest shoppers will receive a smaller tax credit if they buy a green vehicle, and those on the lower end of the income spectrum will have to wait until next year for a subsidized lease.

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Self-Driving Cars Up in Debate as Waymo Vehicle Gets Attacked and Goes Up in Flames

Automotive Addicts

The incident involving a Waymo self-driving vehicle in San Francisco’s Chinatown during the Chinese New Year celebrations has sparked a debate on the readiness and acceptance of autonomous cars in urban environments. On this festive evening, while traditional human drivers might have steered clear of congested areas, the Waymo vehicle navigated toward a busy intersection, ultimately becoming the target of an attack and ending up in flames.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Looks To Electrify Norway As Deliveries Begin

Carscoops

The Ford F-150 Lightning has arrived in Europe as the first truck has been delivered to a customer in Norway. Bleeding a slightly different form of red, white and blue, this particular model is an F-150 Lightning Lariat Launch Edition in Antimatter Blue Metallic. It was bought by Dag Ødegaard, who fell in love with F-Series pickups during trips to the United States.

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