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Review: 2025 Toyota 4Runner gets dragged into modern times

Motor Authority

The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is the 6th generation of the icon Every 2025 Toyota 4Runner has a turbo-4 under its hood The 2025 Toyota 4Runner costs between $42,265 and $68,350 The 2025 Toyota 4Runner has been dragged into the modern era like a toddler screaming and kicking at the mall. For the first time in 14 years, the 4Runner is new. The old one was.

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Can a supercharged 2011 BMW M3 Coupe make the hall of fame?

Machines with Souls

This 2011 BMW M3 Coupe gets an Active Autowerke supercharger, making it the most powerful example I've driven. Can it reach hall of fame status? The post Can a supercharged 2011 BMW M3 Coupe make the hall of fame? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Polestar 6 sports car won't arrive in 2026, Polestar 7 takes priority

Motor Authority

Polestar is planning to launch a number of new models over the next few years, but the one most likely to appeal to car enthusiasts is at the back of the line. The Polestar 6 sports car is being pushed back to give the Polestar 7 SUV priority, and won't arrive in 2026 as originally discussed. The news was first reported by Australia's CarExpert.

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BYD considering simpler warranties for Australia

CarExpert

BYD has one of the more confusing warranty offerings in Australia, but that could soon change. The Chinese auto brand backs its products with a six-year/150,000km vehicle warranty, an eight-year/160,000km high-voltage battery warranty and an eight-year/150,000km drive unit warranty, however, other components have shorter, varied periods some as low as six months.

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JLR investing $80M to expand luxury paint colors

Motor Authority

JLR is spending 65 million British pounds (just over $80 million at current exchange rates) on paint facilities to expand personalization options and make the paint process more sustainable. The automaker said in a press release that it plans to open new paint facilities at assembly plants in Castle Bromwich, England, and Nitra, Slovakia. This.

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The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Is Coming Soon. Here's Our First Look

Motor 1

The next-generation SUV will have cleaner lines and a more upright posture.

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Alfa Romeo backtracks, not going all electric

Motor Authority

Alfa Romeo is walking back a plan to go all-electric by 2027, keeping internal-combustion models in the mix for now amid slumping North American sales, reports Automotive News. Speaking at the recent National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) show in New Orleans, Alfa Romeo North America boss Chris Feuell said the switch was made last month.

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2026 BMW iX gets updated styling and a lower price

Motor Authority

The refreshed 2026 BMW iX lineup expands Every iX has more than 300 miles of range The revised BMW iX costs $76,325 and arrives in the second quarter The 2026 BMW iX marks the first major update since the electric midsize SUV debuted for the 2022 model year, bringing power and efficiency upgrades as well as refreshed styling and a new base model.

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VW's Crossover Cabrio Outsold the Miata Last Year in Europe

Motor 1

The T-Roc Convertible also beat the BMW Z4.

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Mazda’s New Flat Logo Breaks 28 Years Of Tradition For The Smartphone Era

Carscoops

Mazda’s new logo sheds 3D elements for a flat design optimized for smartphones. The updated emblem may debut ahead of Mazda’s 105th anniversary on January 30. Depending on the application, the new logo may coexist alongside the current design. Mazda is hitting the refresh button on its branding for the first time in 28 years with a new logo, opting for a flatter, more streamlined design reportedly optimized for smartphones and digital displays.

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Toyota's Forgotten Mid-Engine Hot Hatch Was a Pocket Rocket

Motor 1

The GR Yaris M concept is not the first of its kind.

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FOW Car Supermarket expands Manchester supermarket

Motor Trader

Used car supermarket FOW is expanding its supermarket in Manchester with the acquisition of 2.4-acre site near thei existing site. Development plans include the demolition of a redundant service centre, landscaping and the installation of new workshop and valet facilities. Additionally, the plans outlined forecast a 100% increase in stock volume from 350-plus vehicles to as much as 800 vehicles.

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2025 Mazda BT-50 price and specs: Upgraded ute up to $3500 more expensive

CarExpert

The refreshed 2025 Mazda BT-50 is arriving in showrooms from mid-February, with prices up across the board. The updated BT-50 was unveiled last year, about a year after its upgraded Isuzu D-Max twin, and it gets upgrades not only from its fellow ute but also from the wider Mazda range. It wears a face that makes it look more like the CX-5 , while theres also been a number of technology and equipment upgrades.

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Can The 2026 Q3 Sportback Help Reverse Audi’s Sales Slide?

Carscoops

Audi’s 2026 Q3 Sportback has been spotted testing in prototype form. The VW Tiguan twin debuts later this year with ICE and PHEV power. Q3 adopts the same split headlight treatment as the Q6 e-tron. Audi’s 2024 US sales figures make for depressing reading unless you’re a BMW dealer. The brand was down 14 percent overall and its Q5, Q7, and Q8 SUVs all suffered drops of at least 25 percent.

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British firm launches phone app to check EV battery health

Autocar

Clearwatts tech will give buyers a fuller picture of how an EV is performing Smartphone app generates report on range and degradation, making it easier to check the health of a used EV A British company is launching a smartphone app that can calculate the state of health of an electric car 'sdrive battery. Costing around 30 and due to be launched in the coming weeks, Clearwatts EV Health Checker uses an EVs connected car data and information from the drivers smartphone to provide a detailed pict

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2027 BMW 3-Series: Everything We Know About The Neue Klasse

Carscoops

BMW is expected to unveil a new generation of the 3-Series sedan in 2026. The Neue Klasse sedan will be available in ICE (3-Series) and EV (i3) derivatives. Despite riding on different underpinnings, the models will look very similar. Updated 1/28: We’ve included fresh renderings of the next iteration of the BMW 3 Series, along with all the latest intel and spy photos.

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Halfords raises profit forecast by 15% after strong Q3 trading

Motor Trader

Halfords has raised its profit forecasts for 2015 despite warning that it will take a hit from the increase in national insurance announced in the Budget. The garage to bicycle chain said underlying profits before tax would now reach 37m compared to 32m previously forecast. The company said year on year Q3 delivered 10.3% sales increase in its service, maintenance and repair (SMR) business.

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Hyundai Rethinks Rickshaw With Indian Three- And Four-Wheelers

Carscoops

No details have been provided about the electric powertrains of the two models. Hyundai is investigating the use of water-resistant interior materials for the duo. The three-wheeler may be built in India and the four-wheeler could be sold globally. The classic rickshaw, or tuk-tuk, could get a serious reinvention thanks to Hyundai. Last week, the car manufacturer announced a partnership with TVS Motor Company in India and unveiled concept versions of its new three-wheeler and micro four-wheelers

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Reborn electric Fiat Panda on sale in spring for less than £21,000

Autocar

New Grande Panda undercuts its Citroen sibling to become one of the UK's cheapest electric cars The new Fiat Grande Panda EV will cost just 20,975 when it arrives in spring - making it one of the UK's cheapest full-sized electric cars. Undercutting the closely related Citron e-C3 by 1000, the new electric Panda outpriced only by the Leapmotor T03 and Dacia Spring comes as standard with a 44kWh battery for 199 miles of range, a 0-62mph time of 11 seconds and the ability to charge at up to 100kW.

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Tesla Latest Carmaker To Sue EU Over EV Tariffs

Carscoops

The EU hit Tesla with an additional 7.8% tariff for Model 3s exported to Europe from China. An investigation found that the Chinese government had provided unfair subsidies to local brands. Tesla accounted for roughly 28% of all Chinese-made EVs exported to Europe in 2023. Just days after it was confirmed that BMW, Geely, SAIC, and BYD, were suing the European Union , it’s been revealed that Tesla is doing the same.

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Genesis scraps pure petrol and diesel in the UK to focus exclusively on EVs and hybrids

Auto Express

Genesis will only sell electric cars in the UK for now, but hybrids will be making a return

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2025 Toyota 4Runner Review: Value In the Basics, Excess In the Luxuries

Carscoops

PROS ›› Real off-road prowess, value-oriented trims, physical climate controls, a trim for everyone CONS ›› Expensive top trims, on-road cabin noise, somewhat numb drivetrain Ripping down a dirt road at nearly 35 MPH (56 km/h) felt all too natural for the new 4Runner – and then something surprising happened. The ground pitched up, the Toyota lifted off the ground for a brief moment or two, and then settled back down like an albatross gently landing after a long flig

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2025 Mazda BT-50 price and specs: Manual variants discontinued in big ute update

Drive.com

Mazda’s refreshed, new-look BT-50 workhorse is now in showrooms, but manual variants are now discontinued and prices are up for 2025. 2025 Mazda BT-50 pricing and specifications Manual variants discontinued New exterior and interior features Priced from $36,400 before on-road costs Mazdas facelifted 2025 BT-50 ute line-up has landed with price rises across the trimmed down line-up after the discontinuation of manual variants and the flagship Thunder though the latter could return at a lat

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This Is Why You Should Always Drive Carefully In The Snow

Carscoops

The out-of-control Mercedes slammed into a building after speeding through an intersection. It’s unclear why the owner missed their turn and if they had a medical emergency. Unsurprisingly, the high-speed impact looks to have destroyed the E-Class’s front end. Driving in the snow demands extra caution, no matter how capable your car or how confident you think you are behind the wheel.

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Chinese electric SUV awarded top marks for adult protection

Drive.com

The Deepal S07 achieved a 95 per cent ANCAP safety rating for adult occupant safety, matching the Toyota Camry as the top performer against its latest and most stringent criteria. The 2025 Deepal S07 electric SUV has recorded a 95 per cent score for adult occupant protection, equalling the Toyota Camry in physical protection and safe restraint against ANCAP’s more stringent 2023-2025 criteria.

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2027 Alfa Romeo Giulia Will Be A Crossover, Abandoning Its Sedan Roots

Carscoops

Alfa Romeo’s new CEO confirms the next-gen Giulia will adopt a completely new bodystyle. The sedan will morph into a crossover, sharing its STLA Large platform with the next Stelvio. The Giulia will feature advanced infotainment, AI integration, and a more sophisticated ADAS suite. The Alfa Romeo Giulia is set for a major transformation, shifting from its classic sedan form to an all-new crossover design.

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2025 BMW iX electric car facelift revealed with 700km claimed driving range

Drive.com

BMW’s flagship electric SUV has been updated with driving ranges of up to 700km, accompanied by more power and higher-power charging. The 2025 BMW iX electric vehicle (EV) has been given an overhaul with new styling, updated technology and up to 701km of claimed driving range ahead of Australian arrivals expected later this year. The iX BMW’s largest electric SUV is already four years old, in which time competition in the EV market has grown much hotter with longer ranges, faster

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2026 BMW iX: This Is It

Motor 1

A new entry-level trim starts at $76,325, with 402 horsepower.

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2026 BMW iX Facelift Debuts Cheaper Base Model, Improved Range

Carscoops

The 2026 iX features a more efficient and powerful lineup, including a cheaper entry-level model. Changes are evolutionary, with the facelift focusing on subtle tweaks to the exterior of the EV. Production will begin in March, with the first 2026 BMW iXs landing in showrooms in Q2. BMW’s EVs have been showing promise lately, with sales on the rise and plans for its fully electric lineup to make up more than half of total sales by 2030.

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Lister Pauses New Car Development Over UK Combustion Ban

Motor 1

The company has a long-awaited follow-up for the Lister Storm on the drawing board. But it can't be an EV.

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Chevrolet Spark Returns As A Rebadged Chinese EV For South America

Carscoops

Chevrolet unveiled the new Spark EUV during a special event in Brazil. The electric SUV is essentially a rebadged Baojun Yep Plus from China. It will likely share the same specs, offering an affordable price tag. Chevrolet has found a clever (read: cost-effective) way to make the most of its SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture by rebadging one of China’s most charming EVs, the Baojun Yep Plus.

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Ford Making More Cheaper Trucks and SUVs, but Still No Cars

Motor 1

The Escape, one of its most affordable models, dies this year.

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VW makes more room for haggling on new car prices by ditching direct sales

Auto Express

Slow EV demand blamed for rethink across most group brands, but theres no change at Cupra

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Keeping the Manual Is 'Super Important,' Says Porsche GT Boss

Motor 1

Andreas Preuninger says it's not going away any time soon, at least in Porsche's GT cars.

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VW Scraps ID.7 For North America Due To Frosty EV Climate

Carscoops

Volkswagen has reportedly decided not to offer the ID.7 in North America. The model was originally slated to arrive last year, but was indefinitely delayed. A spokesperson chalked the decision up to the “challenging EV climate.” Volkswagen pulled out all the stops when they introduced the ID.7 and we covered it live from New York in the spring of 2023.

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This Porsche Taycan GTS Just Set a Ridiculous New Drift Record

Motor 1

The car drifted for 46 straight minutes on ice, beating the previous record by 1.5 miles.

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Lexus LX Surf Concept Is A Sumo Wrestler That Wants To Hang Ten

Carscoops

Lexus has introduced the new Surf LX concept at a Pipe Pro event in Hawaii. It features a beach-inspired design as well as surf-friendly interior upgrades. The concept helps mark an expanded partnership between Lexus and the World Surf League. Lexus has used a World Surf League event to introduce the new Surf LX concept. It’s billed as a one of a kind SUV that “seamlessly combines innovation and performance for the ultimate coastal lifestyle.” Designed for a life at the beach,

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