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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 clocks top speed of 233 mph

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is now fastest production car in GM history Stock example reached 233 mph during recent testing A more potent Corvette Zora is thought to be coming The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the current flagship of the C8 Corvette family, has just gone where no production Corvette has gone before. Chevrolet on Tuesday announced.

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China wholesales September 2024: BYD, Li Auto, Jetour and Leapmotor at all-time high

Best Selling Cars Blog

The new Seal 06 helps push BYD to new heights in September. Data by the Chinese Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) shows a wholesales market off -1.7% year-on-year in September to 2,809,000 units. This includes 2,525,000 Passenger Cars (+1.5%) and 284,000 Commercial Vehicles (-23.5%). Further stimulus enacted by the Chinese government relating to vehicle scrapping and trade-in have prevented the market from falling faster.

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2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali starts at $91,995, delivers up to 460 miles of range

Motor Authority

GMC's Sierra EV Denali has two battery options and a lower starting price for 2025 All Sierra EV Denalis continue to deliver a maximum 754 hp More models including a rugged AT4 arrive next year GMC's Sierra EV Denali enters its second year on the market with a new battery option that helps lower the price of entry. The 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali is.

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Cyprus September 2024: Kia Stonic leads, MG 4 inside Top 5

Best Selling Cars Blog

The MG 4 is estimated to rank #4 in Cyprus in September. According to data shared with us by our local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT , the Cyprus new car market sinks -12% year-on-year in September to 1,341 units, yet thanks to a solid start of the year the YTD tally remains in positive at +6.3% to 12,303. Kia (-16.5%) stays in the lead of the brands charts but sees its share fall from 26.8% last month to 16.3%.

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Alpine A110 R Ultime revealed as new flagship for A110 sports car

Motor Authority

Alpine A110 R Ultime is flagship version of A110 New sports car packs 345-hp 1.8-liter turbo-4 Pricing starts at 265,000 euros (approximately $289,000) Alpine's sole model on sale at present is the mid-engine A110, but the handsome sports car is on its way out shortly and Alpine is marking the peak of performance with the A110 R Ultime, a hardcore.

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USA Q3 2024: Market down -2.1%, Chevrolet Trax in Top 10

Best Selling Cars Blog

Chevrolet Trax sales are up 56.6% over Q3. According to Cox Automotive, the U.S. new light vehicle market drops -12.8% year-on-year in September to 1.17 million units. This is partly because of fewer selling days 23 against 26 in September 2023. The SAAR stands at 15.8 million, identical to September 2023. Light truck sales are down -10.5% to 952,000 and passenger cars freefall -17.7% to 225,000.

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2025 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe revealed with up to 312 hp

Motor Authority

The BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe has been given an overhaul U.S. receives 228 and M235 models Pricing starts at $40,775, including destination BMW late on Tuesday unveiled a heavily updated version of the 2-Series Gran Coupe, the compact sedan that first arrived in 2019 as a 2020 model. The updated version is due on sale in the U.S. next spring and.

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Review: 2025 Subaru WRX tS delivers STI lite

Motor Authority

The 2025 Subaru WRX tS replaces the TR in the lineup Subaru’s STI team gave the tS electronically adjustable steering and dampers The 2025 Subaru WRX tS will cost about $43,000 when it arrives early next year If you were disappointed with the WRX TR, Subaru wants redemption. It gets it for 2025 in the form of the 2025 Subaru WRX tS. Finally.

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RML P39 reinvents Porsche 911 as 900bhp track monster

Autocar

P39 is RML's take on what a Le Mans Hypercar would look like were it based on a road-going model British firm marks 40 years with a Le Mans-style supercar that outpunches the 911 GT3 RS The RML Group has unveiled the P39, a drastically overhauled Porsche 911 Turbo S that’s claimed to be capable of lapping the Nürburgring quicker than the 911 GT3 RS.

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2025 Ford Bronco Stroppe edition celebrates a Baja legend

Motor Authority

Bill Stroppe played a pivotal role in shaping Ford's motorsports program in the 1950s and the ensuing two decades, overseeing a diverse program that at different points included road races through Mexico, building and campaigning Indy cars, and perhaps most famously riding together with the likes of Parnelli Jones at Baja. Stroppe’s big.

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Volkswagen Golf R

Autocar

Proven facelift fixes plus the promise of even better handling and performance for the punchiest Golf It’s been 22 years since the first Volkswagen Golf R was launched as a more powerful four-wheel-drive stablemate to the Golf GTI. While affordable hot hatches are looking increasingly like an endangered species, the arms race at the top of the segment continues.

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Alpine Alpenglow Hy6 concept packs 730-hp hydrogen V-6

Motor Authority

Alpine has revealed a third Alpenglow supercar concept The concept features a hydrogen V-6 engine developed by F1 engineers Alpine plans to launch an electric supercar this decade Hot on the heels of confirming plans to launch a supercar by the end of the decade, French performance marque Alpine used this week's 2024 Paris auto show to present a.

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe gets new look and chassis tweaks

Autocar

The M235 version (pictured) gets a turbocharged four-pot with 296bhp Deliveries of new front-driven junior saloon will start in March, with prices starting from £34,915 The new second-generation BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé has been revealed with a major design overhaul to give the saloon a more sporting focus. It's closely related to the recently launched new 1 Series and continues to share the hatchback's front-wheel-drive platform, rather than the rear-driven one used for the 2 Series Coupé.

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BYD’s luxury Denza brand locked in for Australia

CarExpert

EVDirect, BYD’s local distributor, has confirmed the luxurious Denza brand will be launching in Australia during 2025. At this stage the company hasn’t confirmed what its local model lineup will look like from launch. But Denza, which is now wholly owned by BYD, currently offers a wide range of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric vehicles (EVs) in China.

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C8 Corvette ZR1 Is The World’s Fastest Production Car Under $1M At 233 MPH

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The 2025 Corvette ZR1 hit 233 mph in testing, making it GM’s fastest production car ever. The top speed run was achieved by a bone-stock ZR1, driven by GM President Mark Reuss. Powered by a 5.5L twin-turbo V8, the Corvette ZR1 delivers 1,064 hp and 828 lb-ft of torque. How fast is fast ? For the 1,000-plus horsepower 2025 Corvette ZR1 , the answer is 233.45 mph (375.92 km/h) to be precise, officially crowning it GM’s fastest production car ever.

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Stellantis chief wants to be on the 'right side of history' with EVs

Autocar

Stellantis brand Peugeot now sells a battery-electric version of all its cars, bar the outgoing 508 Carlos Tavares has become convinced that EVs are "better cars" – and the right solution for the environment Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares wants to be “on the good side of history” in the switch to electric cars and will not call on any governments to delay their adoption.

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2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Teased, Debuts October 18

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The first GT variant of the Porsche 992.2 will premiere on October 18. Porsche suggests it will show both the GT3 and the GT3 Touring Package models. The GT3 will become “even more emotional”, and will offer “more individuality” Porsche has officially announced that the first GT model of the updated 992.2 generation will be unveiled on October 18.

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Skywell Q is UK-bound electric hatchback with 300-mile range

Autocar

Volkswagen ID 3 rival will be the second Skywell EV in the UK after the BE11 crossover Chinese brand Skywell has revealed a new electric hatchback bringing a range of more than 300 miles and a high-tech interior. Named the Q and due in the UK late next year, it's said to be the EV company’s first car developed specifically for the European market. At 4.30m long and 1.8m wide, it's positioned as a rival for the Kia EV3 and Volkswagen ID 3 and is claimed to major on practicality.

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BMW’s 2025 2-Series Gran Coupe Powers Up And Gets Dual Clutch, But Can’t Shake That Kia Vibe

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The 2025 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe gets more powerful engines and grows in height and length. North American models get M Sport styling as standard, as well as Adaptive M Suspension. A 7-speed dual-clutch transmission replaces the 8-speed auto as the only transmission option. BMW recently announced a shakeup of its design team — that means that this, the all-new 2025 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe, could be the last in its line of polarizing designs.

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Hyundai Inster gets off-road-inspired Cross variant

Autocar

New Hyundai Inster Cross gets chunkier bumpers with integrated skidplates Korean brand aims to broaden appeal of electric cars with new miniature four-seater The Hyundai Inster has gained an off-road-inspired Cross variant with more aggressive styling – but not four-wheel drive. Changes for the Inster Cross include the addition of chunkier bumpers with integrated skidplates, a special set of 17in alloy wheels and a new roof rack, as well as a special Amazonas Green Matte paint option.

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BYD Will Fight EU Tariffs By Producing Most EVs In Europe

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BYD plans to shift EV production to Europe and buy from local suppliers to counter EU tariffs. The company is still deciding whether to absorb tariff costs or pass them on to consumers. It’s also restructuring its German operations after a weak launch, to boost sales. BYD has announced plans to build the majority of the electric vehicles it sells in Europe locally, while taking a jab at the EU for its import tariffs.

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Former Holden performance arm becomes Australia’s biggest carmaker

CarExpert

There is a new and surprising number one in the Australian auto industry – the Walkinshaw Automotive Group (WAG), which is claiming an unlikely triple crown. WAG says it has the largest local workforce, the highest production output, and the biggest number of brands – six – under the Walkinshaw umbrella. “We’ve had spectacular growth over the last five or six years.

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GM’s New Tactical Truck Is What Happens When A Silverado ZR2 Goes Full Stealth-Mode

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GM’s Next Gen tactical truck merges diesel power with electric motors, delivering hybrid functionality for covert missions. Equipped with Silent Drive mode and electric range, the vehicle ensures stealthy ingress and egress through dangerous areas. Built for multiple missions, GM’s military Silverado retains critical civilian safety features like stability control and ABS.

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New Audi A3 plug-in hybrid has an electric range of 88 miles

Autocar

Facelifted A3 PHEV gets almost double the battery capacity, fast charging and a bespoke chassis tune The new Audi A3 Sportback plug-in hybrid has been revealed with a huge electric-only range of 88 miles. With battery capacity boosted from 13kWh in the previous A3 PHEV to 19.7kWh (usable), the new A3 Sportback 40 TFSe has one of the longest ranges of any plug-in hybrids on the market.

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Stellantis To Review The Future Of Its 14 Brands By 2026, Says CEO

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Stellantis CEO revealed that the group will review its brand portfolio in 2-3 years. Each of the 14 Stellantis brands has a plan until 2031, which is fully funded until 2026. Stellantis Chairman John Elkann said that the managerial shakeup comes with the blessings of Carlos Tavares. It turns out that the 14 brands included in the portfolio of Stellantis will have to prove their value in 2026, five years earlier than initially expected.

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2024 Paris motor show diary: a snapshot of Europe's car industry

Autocar

Punchy CEO soundbites, important new concepts and yet more new Chinese brands: Paris 2024 had it all This year's Paris motor show was a significant upgrade on the rather sombre 2022 running of the event, with more brands, models and executives in attendance. Here's how our editor filled his day. 7:35am Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares’s badge gets him into places mere mortals can’t go.

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VW Nivus Facelift Debuts In Brazil, Sporty GTS Model To Follow In 2025

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VW launched the facelifted Nivus for the Brazilian market. Changes are focused on the exterior design and the interior tech. The company announced that a sportier VW Nivus GTS will follow in 2025. Volkswagen introduced the facelifted Nivus in South America. The subcompact crossover, sold under the Taigo moniker in Europe, benefits from styling and technological updates and a new Nivus GTS trim, which will follow in 2025, featuring sporty styling touches and a more potent engine.

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Mercedes CEO: China EV tariffs will create 'lose-lose' trade war

Autocar

China is considering a retaliatory tariff on large-capacity ICE cars from Europe Ola Källenius warns Chinese response to EU tariffs could bring yet more pain for the European car industry Tariffs imposed on Chinese car makers selling electric cars in Europe threaten to create a “lose-lose” trade war, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius has told Autocar.

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Nissan Project Trailgater Is A Frontier Mobile Man Cave

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Nissan has introduced a tailgate-friendly Frontier, ahead of its debut at SEMA. The modified pickup features two 43-inch TVs as well as Starlink satellite internet for streaming football games. Other highlights include a lift kit, a revised suspension, and a propane grill. Fall is football season, but it’s also perfect for off-roading. This is a conundrum, which Nissan is trying to solve with Project Trailgater.

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How Cadillac is tempting Australians to buy its EV

CarExpert

Cadillac is entering the competitive luxury car market in Australia, but it’s coming armed with a comprehensive after-sales package. Its first model in Australia, the Lyriq , is now available to configure and order online ahead of customer deliveries beginning early next year. In addition to pricing which undercuts German rivals, Cadillac is also backing its vehicles with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, five years of roadside assistance, and five years of free scheduled servic

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Hyundai’s Baby EV Gets Adventure-Ready With New Inster Cross

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Hyundai has introduced the Inster Cross with a more rugged body kit. Key features include new muscular bumpers, 17-inch wheels, and a standard roof rack. The Hyundai Inster Cross offers a choice between two FWD electric powertrains. Hyundai is beefing up its lineup with a more adventurous trim for the Inster, dubbed the Cross. Despite being front-wheel drive, the Inster Cross targets the outdoorsy crowd , rocking a rugged body kit, roof rack, and a set of new wheels for a tougher image.

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Do electric cars actually present a greater fire risk than petrol or diesel? EV fire myths busted

Drive.com

When it comes to electric cars and fires, fake news can send the rumour mill wild – but is any of it true? We find out. Large scale fires in electric vehicles have happened less than 600 times globally over the last 14 years, new figures show, despite a growing public perception that they are less safe than petrol or diesel cars. According to EV FireSafe, which investigates the causes of fires in electric vehicles in Australia using funding from the Department of Defence, there have been 570 ver

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Ford Bronco Stroppe Is A Colorful Throwback With Notable Upgrades

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Ford has introduced the 2025 Bronco Stroppe, which replaces the previous Wildtrak trim. The special edition is available exclusively in two-door guise and sports a colorful exterior with 35-inch Goodyear Territory RT tires. A 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 resides under the hood and should produce 330 hp. Like a washed up former athlete, Ford can’t stop living in the past as they’ve introduced the second retro-inspired Bronco in as many weeks.

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BYD has more utes in the works

CarExpert

Australia is being warned that more Shark attacks are on the horizon. BYD hasn’t even opened orders for its Shark 6 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) yet, but there are already talks of more utes on the horizon. One of the most notable is the all-electric version of the Shark 6, yet to be revealed globally, but well and truly on the local wish list. When asked about an update on the electric ute, David Smitherman, CEO of BYD’s local distributor EVDirect, told CarExpert “obviously we’

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Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Will Let You Hear The 824 HP V12 With Ease

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The Aston Martin Vanquish Volante has been spied undergoing testing, ahead of an expected debut next year. The model follows in the footsteps of the coupe, but adopts a retractable soft top and lightly revised styling. Power will be provided by a twin-turbo 5.2-liter V12 engine producing 824 hp and 737 lb-ft of torque. Aston Martin introduced the Vanquish last month and now they’re getting ready to drop the top on the new Vanquish Volante.

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Why BYD is already updating its Sealion 6 in Australia

CarExpert

The BYD Sealion 6 was only released in Australia a few months ago, but the Chinese brand has already rolled out an update for the new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mid-sized SUV. Following local feedback, BYD has tweaked the Sealion 6’s suspension tune as part of a rolling update. Initial Australian-specification BYD Sealion 6’s were criticised by media for having a soft and floaty ride.

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Sure, You Can Lease The Ariya For $99 A Month… If You’re Cool With Actually Paying $238

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Nissan’s $99 Ariya lease deal requires $3,329 at signing and is only available in Denver. It’s now much cheaper to lease an Ariya than it is to get a Kia Niro EV or VW ID.4. The base Ariya is powered by a compact 63 kWh battery and has 216 miles of range. Electric vehicles have yet to reach price parity with traditional ICEs, but some seriously compelling lease deals are available for several EVs across the United States.