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Ford Shelby GT350 returns for 2025, but not via Ford

Motor Authority

Shelby American has revealed the 2025 Ford Shelby GT350 The new GT350 is based on the seventh-generation Mustang and delivers up to 810 hp A more hardcore GT350R version is also available with up to 830 hp and parts borrowed from an upcoming Trans Am race car After launching the Super Snake last year, Shelby American's tuning of the latest.

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Qatar Full Year 2024: Toyota Land Cruiser leads, Jetour T2 lands directly in 2nd place

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Jetour T2 is only outsold by the Toyota Land Cruiser in Qatar. Discover close to 20 years of Qatar Historical Data here. New car sales in Qatar advance 19.5% year-on-year in 2024 to 72,220 units. Toyota (+16.8%) continues to dominate the brands charts head and shoulders at 30.

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2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V debuts with 615 hp for $79,990

Motor Authority

The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V is the first electric V-Series model Cadillac said the Lyriq-V has 285 miles of range and does 0-60 mph in 3.3 sec The 2026 Lyriq-V costs $79,990 and will arrive in the first quarter of 2025 The most powerful Cadillac Lyriq so far has been announced and it brings the V-Series badge into the electric era. On Thursday, the.

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Jordan Full Year 2024: Changan #3 brand, Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup best-seller

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup is the most popular vehicle in Jordan in 2024. Discover 15 years of Jordan Historical Data here. New light vehicle sales in Jordan edge up 3.6% year-on-year in 2024 to 38,940 units. Toyota (-16.8%) struggles but keeps the brands lead at 32.5% share.

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Next Audi RS 7 rumored to be a V-6 plug-in hybrid

Motor Authority

Audi is close to revealing a new generation of its A7, and once again, there will be a high-performance RS 7 variant developed by the Audi Sport division. Prototypes of the RS 7 in a new Avant wagon body style have been spotted ahead of an expected debut late this year or early next year. The new A7 lineup will still feature gas engines, some of.

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Kuwait Full Year 2024: Toyota Land Cruiser and Ford Territory top stable market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Ford Territory is the 2nd best-selling vehicle in Kuwait in 2024. Discover close to 20 years of Kuwait Historical Data here. 132,961 new light vehicles found a buyer in Kuwait in 2024, stable year-on-year at -0.6% to 132,961 units. Toyota (-14.

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Citroën 2CV possibly returning as retro electric minicar

Motor Authority

The 2CV is one of Citroën's most iconic cars, renowned worldwide for its distinctive looks and affordable price. Affectionately nicknamed the Duck, the 2CV ended production in 1990 after a 42-year run. Now, it might make a comeback as an electric vehicle. Autocar, citing an anonymous senior source at the Stellantis-owned brand, reported on.

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Jacky Ickx returns to Dakar at 80 with Genesis GV80 Desert Edition

Motor Authority

Genesis brand ambassador Jacky Ickx, 80, drove part of the 2025 Dakar Rally in a GV80 Ickx drove a bespoke GV80 known as the Desert Edition The GV80 Desert Edition features a stance 40 millimeters wider than stock Belgian racing legend Jacky Ickx took part this month in the 2025 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia behind the wheel of a one-off Genesis.

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United Arab Emirates Full Year 2024: Nissan Patrol edges past Sunny to sign first victory in 4 years

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Nissan Patrol is the best-selling vehicle in the UAE in 2024. 2025 model pictured. Discover close to 20 years of United Arab Emirates Historical Data here. It's an excellent year for the Emirati new car market at +15.7% to 318,981 units.

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2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class stretch limo in the works at Binz

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz hasn't indicated whether it’s working on a stretched version of its latest S-Class to carry on the tradition of the Pullman limousine, but a company by the name of Binz will soon be ready to supply another Mercedes stretch limousine based on the E-Class. Germany’s Binz has been modifying Mercedes sedans since the 1960s.

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A Mirage or an Opportunity?

AutoDealer Today

With the new-car dream narrowing, dealers can still help budget-bound consumers.

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2025 Volvo EX30 starts US deliveries, $36,245 base version arrives later

Motor Authority

The 2025 Volvo EX30 has begun U.S. deliveries The first model to arrive is the EX30 Twin Motor Performance, starting at $46,195 A base EX30 Single Motor, previously promised at $36,245, will arrive at a later date The Volvo EX30 electric subcompact crossover was revealed in 2023, and its combination of sharp pricing, attractive design, and.

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The best cars to buy now

Auto Express

What are the best cars you can buy? We have all the answers.

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This French Maserati Dealer Is Shutting Down And Selling Cars For Whatever You’ll Bid

Carscoops

Bidding for a 2024 GranTurismo Trofeo worth over €255,000 will start at just €80,000. In total, the CLG Motors dealership is parting ways with 13 new and used Maserati cars. At least three Maserati dealerships were forced to close in 2024 as brand sales slipped. Maserati is in a bit of a bind these days—though “bind” might be underselling it.

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The Mustang Shelby GT350 is Back, But Not From Ford

Motor 1

The latest incarnation is a Shelby American project that comes with an upgraded suspension and up to 830 horsepower.

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VW Stares Down The Barrel Of $1.6 Billion EU Fine

Carscoops

Volkswagen may not be able to meet the European Union’s emissions targets in 2025. Speaking to analysts, a company executive estimated the penalties may amount to €1.5B. Some companies are forming a “super pool” with Tesla to avoid paying such hefty fines. From being dogged by a data leak scandal last month to facing the ire of US dealers who want a piece of the Scout pie, it’s been a challenging few weeks for the Volkswagen Group.

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Nissan's Small Electric SUV Is Dead On Arrival

Motor 1

The subcompact was one of five EVs planned for the US, but now it's off the table.

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Polestar’s sleek electric sports car pushed back to prioritise another SUV

CarExpert

Polestar is planning on doubling the size of its global electric vehicle (EV) lineup in the next handful of years, but its decided to stay on the side of caution by prioritising a model buyers want rather than one its championed. The Polestar 7 an upcoming compact electric SUV is planned to launch in 2027, which would have followed the Porsche Taycan -rivalling Polestar 5 grand tourer in 2025, and the sleek Polestar 6 convertible in 2026.

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Toyota's US Dealers Want a New Yaris

Motor 1

Can we also have the GR Yaris, please?

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New Tesla Model Y lands in UK with £61k launch edition

Autocar

Prominent light bar gives Model Y a different look from its Model 3 sibling Worlds best-selling electric car receives a revamp to boost its appeal against newer rivals The first UK examples of the facelifted Tesla Model Y will be priced from 60,990. Touted to arrive in April, the revised crossover will be sold initially in Launch Series trim only, which features all-wheel drive and a long- range battery.

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Nokian's New Ultra High Performance Tire Doesn't Care About Snow

Motor 1

The Surpass AS01 is an all-season tire designed for combustion or electric vehicles.

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Ford Recalling 273,000 Bronco Sports And Mavericks Over Battery Fault

Carscoops

Ford is recalling more than 270,000 Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick trucks. Both vehicles could need their 12-volt batteries replaced due to the risk of failure. Affected models are the 2021-23 Bronco Sport and 2022-23 Maverick. Ford issues so many recalls you start to wonder if it’s not just a ploy to get owners back into a dealership so the salesman can work on them to upgrade.

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GM Could Sell Rebadged Hyundai Commercial EVs in America

Motor 1

General Motors and Hyundai will ink a deal in the coming months.

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UK electric car charger roll-out being undermined by misguided strategy

Auto Express

Strategy labelled biggest waste of taxpayers money ever as UK authorities race to install low-power pavement chargers

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The New Cadillac Lyriq-V Is Quicker Than a Blackwing

Motor 1

With 615 horsepower, the electric SUV can hit 60 miles per hour in 3.3 seconds. It's the quickest Caddy ever.

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Mazda MX-5 recalled

CarExpert

Mazda Australia has recalled 565 examples of the MX-5 (ND) sports car due to a defect with its parking assist control unit. “Due to a software issue, the parking assist control unit in the vehicle that detects obstructions when reversing may not operate as intended,” the carmaker said in its recall notice. “If the obstruction while reversing the vehicle is not detected, it could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to any persons located behind the v

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Ford Recalls 272,000 Vehicles for Bad Batteries—Again

Motor 1

Instead of updating software to detect failing batteries, Ford will now replace the faulty batteries on Maverick and Bronco Sport models.

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2025 Shelby GT350 Returns With Up To 810 HP

Carscoops

Shelby has introduced the 2025 GT350 and GT350R, which offer up to 830 hp. Production will be limited to 562 units and the supercharged GT350 will cost $109,999. Assembly will begin in the second quarter and U.S. sales will be through select Ford dealers. Shelby American has unveiled the 2025 GT350 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Kia eyeing another sales record in 2025

CarExpert

Kia Australia had a record sales year in 2024, and the Korean brand is aiming even higher this year with a slew of new models on the way. Speaking with media at the launch of the new K4 small car, Kia Australia CEO Damien Meredith said the carmaker’s local division expects to deliver around 90,000 new vehicles in 2025 marking a 12.5 per cent increase over last year’s record, despite predictions the overall market will start shrinking this year. “Our expectation is to do around

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Mercedes And Maybach S-Class Finally Get Hyperscreen Dash

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Mercedes is giving its biggest sedans its biggest dashboard display. Spy shots of the faclifted Maybach S-Class reveal the new interior. Images show a new take on the EQS’s Hyperscreen digital setup. The Mercedes S-Class and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class are supposed to be the ultimate luxury Benzes, though for the past few years that claim has been undermined by the absence of a key bit of tech available on some less expensive models.

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BYD joins wagon resurgence from Chinese brands

CarExpert

Wagons have been enjoying a resurgence thanks to the Chinese car industry, and BYD is the latest brand from the country to jump into the longroof space. Images shared on social media, including by Tycho de Feijter on X (formerly Twitter), show a camouflaged BYD wagon on a flatbed truck in China. The front-end styling looks similar to the Seal 06 DM-i sedan , which was launched last year in China with a plug-in hybrid powertrain and which will reportedly gain electric power this year.

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Are EVs Safer Than ICEs? Australian Crash Safety Body Has The Answer

Carscoops

Data from ANCAP says that EVs score proportionally higher than ICE vehicles. However, the difference between the two isn’t that large and is influenced by other factors. ANCAP reasons that most EVs are newer, and will also be priced higher than ICEs. If you’re on the fence about picking your next new car, safety is likely a significant consideration.

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How much Kia Cerato stock is left in Australia?

CarExpert

Kia Australia has detailed remaining stock levels of its discontinued Cerato small car, as the new-generation K4 swoops in to take its place in local showrooms. Speaking with media during the Australian launch of the 2025 Kia K4, Kia Australia COO Dennis Piccoli said there’s “probably about six weeks’ worth” “The transition to [the K4] should be pretty seamless.

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Central Dispatch Introduces New Suite of Market Intelligence Solutions that Leverage Data and AI to Help Drive Client Profitability

Cox Automotive inc

ATLANTA January 23, 2025 – Cox Automotives industry-leading logistics brand, Central Dispatch, is debuting all-new Market Intelligence capabilities, including a new AI-powered pricing tool, API for pricing insights, enterprise data file and market report. Fueled by rich data from the industrys largest transportation marketplace, these Market Intelligence offerings give dealers, transportation brokers and carriers … Continued The post Central Dispatch Introduces New Suite of Market I

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China’s Leapmotor wants to blaze a new trail in Australia with range-extender EV tech

CarExpert

Despite launching with a single battery-electric vehicle (BEV) so far, China’s Leapmotor is looking to reacquaint Australians with range-extender electric vehicle (REEV or EREV) technology in Australia this year. Blurring the lines between an electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV), REEVs typically function as an EV but have a combustion engine that acts as a generator when the battery runs out of charge.

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Kia PV5 electric van to make UK debut on 29 April

Autocar

Kia PV5 is the centrepiece of a new line-up of electric commercial vehicles Production version of new PV5 will make its UK debut on 29 April at the CV Show Kia will launch its electric van business in the UK on 29 April when the production version of the PV5 makes its national debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show. The PV5 was first shown in concept form at the CES electronics show in Las Vegas last year and prototypes have recently been spotted testing in Europe ahead of an imminent reveal.

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When is the Kia K4 Hatch coming to Australia?

CarExpert

Kia’s replacement for the popular Cerato , Australia’s second favourite small car in 2024 after the Toyota Corolla , is arriving in local showrooms now, but for the next little while it will only be available as a four-door sedan so what about the hatchback? The 2025 Kia K4 will spend around nine months on sale as a sedan-only proposition, despite Australian tastes trending towards hatchbacks in the smaller car sales segments.

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