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2027 Porsche 718 Cayman EV spied for first time

Motor Authority

Porsche has been spotted testing an electric 718 Cayman Expected to debut in late 2026, it will trail an electric 718 Boxster by about a year The gas-powered 718 Boxster and Cayman end production in 2025 Porsche fans will soon have to get used to the idea of an electric sports car from the brand. Porsche is close to launching its first electric.

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Lexus drops LS from UK line-up after 35 years on sale

Autocar

Luxury saloon was first launched here in 1990, but homologation and legislation issues have led to its withdrawal The Lexus LS , the first car launched by the Japanese brand here 35 years ago, has been dropped from the UK line-up. The decision follows a sustained period of poor sales of the hybrid V6-powered saloon, with 39 sold since the turn of the decade including just three last year.

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Porsche takes historic 20th win in Daytona 24 Hours

Motor Authority

The number 7 963 LMDh fielded by Porsche Penske Motorsport secured the win at the 2025 24 Hours of Daytona The number 7 car was driven by Felipe Nasr, Nick Tandy, and Laurens Vanthoor The number 65 Ford Mustang GT3 was driven to victory in the GTD Pro class for production-based cars Porsche Penske Motorsport celebrated a milestone achievement this.

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Congratulations to Georgina Fernandez, OES Sales Coordinator at Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems, Our January Member of the Month! 🎉👏

Women Automotive Network

Can you tell us a little about you, your background and how you got started in the automotive industry? After earning my PGDipED in Modern Foreign Languages, I began my career as a teacher in diverse educational settings, including adult education, secondary and primary schools. This experience gave me management and leadership skills I would later transfer to a career in automotive, besides the ability to differentiate instruction for inclusive environments.

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Genesis GV60 on tracks becomes mountain rescue EV

Motor Authority

Genesis used the backdrop of the 2025 World Economic Forum gathering last week in Davos, Switzerland, to present a GV60 concept where the wheels were swapped for snow tracks. The idea was to showcase Genesis' design and innovation skills by turning the electric compact crossover into something that could serve as a mountain rescue vehicle during.

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Maternity Leave and Beyond: Insights from the Women Automotive Network Panel

Women Automotive Network

Balancing a thriving career with the challenges of motherhood is no easy feat, especially when maternity leave policies and workplace support vary drastically across the globe. In our recent LinkedIn Live panel, hosted by Joeli Brearley, founder of "Pregnant Then Screwed" , we delved into the topic "Global Differences Between Maternity Leave and Returning to Work.

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Infiniti QX50 and QX55 production reportedly ends in 2025

Motor Authority

Infiniti, with its limited lineup, needs all the models it can get, but its two most affordable options will be discontinued next year, according to a recent report. Citing comments from Nissan Americas product planning chief Ponz Pandikuthira, Automotive News (subscription required) reported on Jan. 25 that the QX50 and QX55 compact crossovers.

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Alfa Romeo Changes Its Mind, Gas Engines are Staying

Motor 1

It had intended to go fully electric by 2027, but not anymore.

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Kias Recalled Due to Air Bag, Seat Belt Issue

AutoDealer Today

SUVs may experience various problems resulting from wiring wear.

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Spy Shots: Porsche 718 Cayman EV Looks a Lot Like a Two-Door Taycan

Motor 1

It's supposed to debut sometime this year.

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Time Dealer of the Year Named

AutoDealer Today

Indiana auto group leader active in auto industry, dealerships communities.

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Mitsubishi Has a New Outlander Sport, But It's 'Not Engineered' for the US

Motor 1

There's still no word on whether the US will get a new Outlander Sport. The current car has been on sale for 15 years.

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This EU Country Wants To Ban Gas Sales To Helmetless Motorcyclists

Carscoops

The Greek government wants to ban fuel stations from selling gas to riders without helmets. If approved by the Greek parliament, the new amendment could become part of the traffic code. Those that will be caught selling gasoline to non-compliant motorcyclists will face hefty fines. Riding a motorcycle comes with an undeniable thrill, but it also carries a significantly higher risk compared to driving a car.

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Rally Driver Gets Huge Penalty for Illegal Drift

Motor 1

The Toyota GR Yaris driver did a drift where he wasn't supposed to.

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Audi Q8 E-Tron Dies Next Month As Brussels Plant Set To Close

Carscoops

Audi will cease production at its Brussels plant on February 28, killing the Q8 e-tron in the process. The plant will then be closed, resulting in approximately 3,000 people losing their jobs. Volkswagen’s German plants could avoid a similar fate thanks to Chinese automakers looking to expand into Europe. Audi’s Brussels plant has a date with destiny as the company has confirmed production of the Q8 e-tron will end on February 28.

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Renault bets big on full hybrids as rival firms invest in PHEVs

Autocar

Range-topping Rafale is destined to remain Renault's only plug-in hybrid CEO says flagship Rafale makes sense as a plug-in hybrid, but smaller cars will either be full hybrid or electric Renault is betting big on full-hybrid powertrains as a means of transitioning its cars and customers to pure-electric power, and has no plans to expand its PHEV offering beyond the flagship Rafale.

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Creepy ‘HELP’ Messages Spotted On Google Maps In LA

Carscoops

Google Maps users recently noticed an assortment of help messages written out on the ground in Los Angeles. The messages sparked fears of human trafficking as some said “LAPD,” “FBI” and Trafico.” A social media user looked into the messages and was told they were being written by a homeless man. Google Maps has transformed how we drive and it has spawned communities dedicated to looking for odd or amusing things.

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EVs now last as long as petrol, diesel cars – study

CarExpert

Battery longevity and its impact on resale values has long been one of the deterrents for the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs), alongside purchase price, range anxiety and charging infrastructure. Now a study by universities in three different countries has found that, even with intensive use, EVs on average are projected to match the typical lifespan of their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts with an expected operating life of 18 years, thanks to rapid advances in EV tech.

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Alfa Romeo Scraps EV-Only Plan As Dealers Warn Of Sales Collapse

Carscoops

Alfa Romeo’s US boss confirmed a shift from an EV-only plan to a “multi-energy” strategy. Earlier reports indicated ICE-powered versions of the next-gen Giulia and Stelvio models. North American dealers express concern over the viability of their network amid declining sales. Alfa Romeo has become the latest automaker to pump the brakes on its EV-only ambitions, opting for a new “multi-energy” strategy instead.

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Top three regulatory challenges for dealers in 2025

Motor Trader

In this edition of MILS Legal Surgery, Professor Henry Blair takes a close look at three big-ticket issues that dealers should have on your radar in the year ahead. Q: Whats new with Johnson and the discretionary commissions mess? A: Not long ago, the Court of Appeals decision in Johnson v FirstRand Bank Ltd, Wrench v FirstRand Bank Ltd and Hopcraft v Close Brothers Ltd. [2024] EWCA Civ 1282 sent shockwaves through dealerships and finance companies alike.

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BMW’s M3 CS Touring Is Shaping Up As The Ultimate Family Hauler

Carscoops

The car will boast a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six with 543 hp and 479 lb-ft. Like the M3 CS sedan, the M3 CS Touring will sport several new carbon fiber parts. Unfortunately, the ultimate version of the M3 will remain forbidden fruit in the US. For years, many have considered the Audi RS6 Avant as the ultimate family car. Not only have all generations of the RS6 looked brilliant, but they’ve perfectly combined great power with impressive versatility.

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There has never been a better time to buy an electric vehicle

CarExpert

Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you would have noticed that in just under a decade we have gone from electric vehicles (EVs) being positioned as expensive toys for early adopters to high-value transportation options. These EVs are now not only cheaper than traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, but also arguably better supported when it comes to aftersales provisions.

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Mitsubishi To Debut 2026 EV For US, May Resemble Nissan Concept, Report Says

Carscoops

Mitsubishi will debut a new EV for North America next year. The model is expected to be a small, affordable crossover. Dealers are worried about volume when Mirage stocks run dry. It may be hard to believe nowadays, Mitsubishi was once at the forefront of the 21s century’s electric revolution. The Japanese brand’s i-MiEV electric city car debuted in 2009, long before the Nissan Leaf or Tesla Model S, but since then the automaker seems to have forgotten about trying to sell EVs in the

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Kent Trading Standards busts two-million mile clocking ring

Motor Trader

A two-million mile clocking ring has been broken up by Kent Trading Standards with the clockes getting suspended sentences. Ryan Regan, 34, of Wallace Way, Broadstairs, Thomas Hamilton, 34, of Hugin Avenue, Broadstairs, and Darren Cradduck, 59, of Beech Avenue, Chartham, all pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud in a case heard at Canterbury Crown Court.

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How Similar Will the Alpine A390 Look To Last Year’s A390_β Concept?

Carscoops

Alpine’s A390 has been snapped by spy photographers in the snow. The electric crossover was previewed by the A390_β concept last fall. Images show a taller body, but a very similar window line and nose. Alpine ’s front-of-house staff is currently celebrating the A290’s win (along with its Renault 5 brother) in the Car Of The Year competition, but the backroom team is hard at work preparing the next Alpine product, the A390.

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Electric Porsche Cayman spied for first time

Auto Express

Along with its convertible sibling, Porsches mid-engined Cayman coupe will also switch to electric propulsion

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First 2025 Corvette ZR1 Sells For 21x Its MSRP

Carscoops

The owner and founder of Hendrick Motorsports is happy to splash out on special C8s. All of the money from the auction will benefit the American Red Cross, helping disaster victims. Adorning the ZR1’s bodywork is gloss black paint with blue racing stripes and blue wheels. The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 isn’t just the most powerful ‘Vette eve but it also pushes it deep into hypercar territory, outmuscling hybrid giants like the Lamborghini Revuelto and Ferrari SF90 Stradale.

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Australian road toll hits 12-year high, despite safer cars coming to market

Drive.com

Road safety strategy called into question as 2024’s road toll hits 1300 the same number as 2012’s figure despite cars generally becoming safer. The Australian road toll climbed to 1300 fatalities last year, a 3.3 per cent increase over 2023 and the highest it has been since 2012. Across the nation, New South Wales recorded the highest road toll at 340 last year (equalling 2023s figure), while Queensland and Victoria followed on 302 (an increase of 9%) and 281 (down 5%) respectively.

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Laguna Blue Honda S2000 With 15k Miles Is A Driving Enthusiast’s Wet Dream

Carscoops

This 2008 S2000 has only been driven 15,000 miles and is completely original. While the exterior has a few scratches, the interior of the Honda looks immaculate. The S2000’s 2.2-liter engine is one of the finest N/A four-cylinder engines ever. They don’t make accessible, rear-wheel drive sports cars like they used to. Sure, popular options like the Mazda MX-5, Toyota GR86, and Subaru BRZ are all very compelling, but none can provide driving thrills quite like an original Honda S2000,

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This Tuner Swears It Can Make the Ferrari F40 Better

Motor 1

New suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes and redesigned wheels: here is the Ferrari F40 Alte Prestazioni by Officine Fioravanti.

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Lada Iskra Goes Ice Racing With 173 HP And Chassis Upgrades

Carscoops

Lada unveiled a modified version of the Iskra sedan designed for ice racing. The competition-spec sedan is fitted with a 1.8-liter engine producing 173 hp. It also benefits from a stiffer suspension, a roll cage, and stronger rear brakes. The all-new Lada Iskra has yet to enter series production, but the company has already introduced a version designed for motorsport.

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2025 Corvette ZR1 VIN 001 Raises $3.7 Million for Red Cross at Barrett-Jackson Charity Auction

Automotive Addicts

In an incredible display of generosity and passion for both cars and humanitarian efforts, the first retail production 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, VIN 001, sold for an astonishing $3.7 million during the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction on January 25th. The entire hammer price will be donated to the American Red Cross, further solidifying Chevrolets commitment to giving back to communities in need.

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Colorado Police’s New Weapon Against Car Thieves Is Free Apple Airtags

Carscoops

Police in Arvada, Colorado are handing out tracking devices to citizens to combat auto theft. Apple Airtags and Tile Bluetooth Trackers are given for free to residents meeting specific criteria. The city hopes that the trackers, along with decals, will help deter thefts and reduce crime. Car thieves will use all sorts of measures to grab what they want.

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Electric Porsche 718 Cayman spied for first time

Auto Express

Along with its convertible sibling, Porsches mid-engined 718 Cayman coupe will also switch to electric propulsion

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Feral Lamborghini Revuelto Looks Like A Future SVJ

Carscoops

Taiwanese tuner Zacoe presented a new carbon fiber kit for the Lamborghini Revuelto. The bodykit was inspired by stealth fighter jets, adding visual drama to the Italian supercar. Despite its extreme looks, Zacoe’s Revuelto doesn’t feature any performance gains. The Lamborghini Revuelto might be one of the sharpest-looking supercars currently on sale, but that hasn’t stopped tuners from dressing it in bodykits.

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Why did panel vans become extinct?

Drive.com

Popular in the 1970s, 80s and even into the 90s, panel vans were an integral part of car culture. But what happened to them? If you are between the ages of 40 and 70, you probably have some fond memories of a panel van. It’s almost surreal to look back on them now and see the wild side of Australian car culture, with a group of people obsessed with what was endearingly called a shaggin wagon.

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BMW Says Big Displays “Disconnect” Drivers From The Road

Carscoops

The Bavarian carmaker uses big displays in its current models, but it’s changing things up with its new system. Future BMWs will have a rhombus infotainment screen and a full-width panoramic display. The second-generation electric iX3 will be the first BMW model to debut the new system. Over the last few years, we’ve seen a growing number of car manufacturers adding huge displays in their models, combining the gauge cluster and infotainment screen under a single piece of glass.