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Ford Mustang Mach-E NASCAR EV prototype previews potential future of racing

Motor Authority

Ford on Thursday showed what its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV might look like as a NASCAR race car. The prototype is designed to look like a Mach-E, but is actually built around a carbon-fiber tub chassis with components from a current NASCAR Cup Series car, including the suspension, brakes, steering, and wheels, Ford said in a brief statement.

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Stellantis claims new tech could slash battery costs by 2030

Autocar

Batteries made from lithium-sulphur could boost range, cut weight and cost less Claims of revolutionary breakthroughs in EV battery technology come and go on a frequent basis. But it looks as though Stellantis has turned a corner with lithium-sulphur technology, which promises to halve the cost per kWh, improve rapid-charging speed by 50% and weigh significantly less.

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2027 Audi RS 5 spied with new details

Motor Authority

The redesigned 2026 Audi A5 will soon spawn a high-performance RS 5 flagship The new RS 5 will come with liftback and wagon body styles Power will likely come from a plug-in hybrid powertrain built around a twin-turbo V-6 Audi has a new A5 headed to showrooms shortly as a 2026 model, and once again there will be a high-performance RS 5 flagship.

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Cox Automotive Releases Compliance Guide

AutoDealer Today

New edition walks auto dealers through relevant regulations for 2025.

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Ford GT40 entered in pivotal 1966 Le Mans race can be yours

Motor Authority

RM Sotheby’s will sell a Ford GT40 Mk II on behalf of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum at its upcoming Miami auction The car raced in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, where Ford famously triumphed over Ferrari The current estimate is between $8 million and $11 million The 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans marked a pivotal point in motorsports, as.

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The BMW M3 CS Touring is just a badge, but a good one

Machines with Souls

The BMW M3 CS Touring is a euro-only version of the wagon we'll never get in the US. It could be the best CS yet. The post The BMW M3 CS Touring is just a badge, but a good one appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Ford supercharges the Megazilla V-8 to over 1,000 hp

Motor Authority

Ford has revealed the Megazilla 2.0, a supercharged 7.3-liter V-8 rated at over 1,000 hp Ford said the engine is designed for competition use For street use, Ford has a new supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 rated at over 800 hp Ford has taken its already formidable Megazilla V-8 crate engine to the next level with the introduction of the supercharged.

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Polestar Arctic Circle collection looks like Swedish rally cars

Motor Authority

Polestar, a couple of years back, gave its engineers a unique challenge: to design a Polestar 2 optimized for the harsh winter conditions in the company's home of Sweden. The result was the Polestar 2 Arctic Circle, a one-of-a-kind concept inspired by the performance and capabilities of winter rally cars. The popularity of the original concept.

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Hertz Is Trying To Dump A Bunch Of 2024 Toyota 4Runners

Carscoops

Toyota just launched a brand new 4Runner but Hertz has a selection from last year now up for sale. The rental agency might struggle to move these SUVs though because they’re often priced at above what Toyota wants for a brand-new 4Runner. In fact, they’re sometimes more expensive than the vehicle would’ve been when brand-new itself!

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2025 Polaris Slingshot arrives with new look and more power

Motor Authority

The 2025 Polaris Slingshot has been revealed with a round of updates Power in the 2025 Slingshot comes from a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder delivering up to 204 hp Pricing for the 2025 Slingshot starts at $24,999, excluding destination The Polaris Slingshot is about to enter its 10th year on the market, and Polaris plans to continue its tradition of making.

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BYD plans to outsell Toyota in Australia within three years

CarExpert

The BYD brand has made a rapid ascent in Australia since its mainstream market launch here in 2022, and its local distributor EVDirect has made bold sales forecasts ever since then. Now it says it can overtake long-time Australian market leader Toyota as soon as 2027. Im on record as saying our target is 2027, EVDirect founder and executive chairman, Luke Todd, told CarExpert when asked when BYD expects to be the number-one auto brand in Australia.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E aims to dominate at 2025 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Motor Authority

Ford will return to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this year with another one-off demonstrator, this time based on the Mustang Mach-E. The automaker confirmed plans to take on Pikes Peak for a third time in a row Thursday in a brief statement, adding that Romain Dumas will drive the Mach-E demonstrator. The Frenchman also drove Ford's.

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Polestar gets rally-ready with beefed-up versions of 2, 3 and 4 EVs

Autocar

Off-roading makeover for Polestar's electric cars brings a suspension lift, studded tyres and ski racks Polestar has given its line-up of electric cars the full-bore rally treatment in a drive to emphasise the Swedish brands performance DNA. Making their public debut, appropriately, at the annual FAT Ice Race in Austria, the 'Arctic Circle' versions of the Polestar 2 , 3 and 4 each feature extensive modifications aimed at improving their performance on icy terrain.

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Dodge: Gas-Powered Charger Sixpack Will Arrive by Summer

Motor 1

It can't come soon enough for the troubled brand.

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Does Hongqi’s New 05 Electric Sedan Do It For You?

Carscoops

The flagship model will be able to travel up to 466 miles (750 km) on a single charge. Power is provided by a single electric motor at the rear axle with 281 hp (210 kW). The 05’s cabin is dominated by a large infotainment screen and a head-up display. This is the latest EV from Chinese brand Hongqi, and unlike many of its other models, it’s not a big and heavy luxury sedan designed to ferry around the country’s elite.

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Unlocking Service Drive Success: Golden Metrics That Matter

AutoSuccessOnline

When evaluating the overall health of a dealerships service drive, there are three key golden metrics that stand out: Hours Both total sold and per repair order Effective Labor Rate (ELR) Profit per customer pay RO However, understanding these numbers requires context. Its important to keep in mind dealership demographics such as urban versus rural classification and general service volume to better understand what the numbers say.

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Did Jeep Just Confirm Plans To Ditch Cherokee Name?

Carscoops

Stellantis has confirmed plans to introduce “three all-new Jeep nameplates.” This suggests the company may drop the iconic Cherokee moniker. Regardless of what the model is called, it’s expected to debut later this year. The Jeep Cherokee helped to popularize SUVs and was a hit with consumers. However, Stellantis hiked prices and sales predictably plummeted.

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Alpine A310 due in 2028 as Porsche 911 rival

Autocar

A310 will be a stretched, more practical A110 and use new-era design cues A110 stretched into 2+2 sports car will take on the likes of Porsche and Lotus Alpine will crown its electric sports car line-up with the A310 a 2+2 tourer that will put the French firm toe to toe with the likes of Porsche , Maserati and Lotus. Tipped by the marque to be an icon of future sports cars, the new EV will arrive in 2028 and serve as a flagship for an expanded all-electric Alpine line-up.

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2026 Mercedes C-Class Wagon Getting A Facelift To Deal With BMW’s Neue Klasse 3-Series Touring

Carscoops

Fresh spy photos give us our first look at the facelifted 2026 C-Class wagon. Expect a more distinctive, E-Class-style grille to freshen the front-end design. Combustion C-Class also adopts star-shaped DRLs at both ends, like new CLA. Mercedes hasn’t offered a C-Class wagon in the US for years, but even in a 2020s car market dominated by EVs, the shooting brake body style is still a big draw in Europe.

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Morgan releases first pictures of imminent Plus Six replacement

Autocar

Plus Six successor (pictured) retains classic styling cues. Flagship sports car, due in the spring, uses a new aluminium platform Morgan has released the first pictures of the replacement for the Plus Six , its flagship sports car. It is a rakish coup, melding the classical styling of the Plus Six and its four-cylinder Plus Four sibling with elements of the Aero cars that bowed out in 2018.

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Renault Filante Record 2025 Is A Retro-Futuristic EV Designed For Maximum Efficiency

Carscoops

Renault created an EV prototype destined to set a new record for the longest range. The design of the retro-futuristic model is focused on aerodynamics and low weight. The Renaut Filante Record 2025 will make a record attempt in the first half of 2025. Renault has introduced a fully electric demo-car aiming to set records for power consumption and driving range.

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Ford Has a New Megazilla Crate Engine With Even More Power

Motor 1

The supercharged 7.3-liter V-8 now makes over 1,000 horsepower. It'll likely cost over $30,000.

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Man Fined $2,900 For Drunk-Piloting A Drone Over Car Show, A First In Sweden

Carscoops

The man was caught flying the drone at a classic car event in Sweden. His blood alcohol level was 0.69, several times over Sweden’s 0.2 legal limit. Now, he faces nearly $3,000 in fines for the drunken drone-flying offense. Drone technology is amazing these days so it’s no wonder that more people are getting into it. With that widespread adoption, we’re starting to see things we’ve never observed before.

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Leapmotor could fix one of its most annoying features

CarExpert

China’s Leapmotor has only recently launched in Australia, but it’s already looking at ways to improve its vehicles. Like many new models that have a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on the latest scoring protocol, the Leapmotor C10 mid-sized electric SUV has a driver attention monitor that alerts the driver when the car thinks you’re distracted or not looking at the road ahead.

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Leather interiors are overrated - cloth is just better

Autocar

Cloth interiors are back on the cards as car makers seek to bring sustainability to EV offerings Cost-cutting isnt sexy. Journalists dont tend to receive press releases proclaiming weve made the new versionof our car intentionally worse so we can save some money while also charging more for it. But sustainability sells. At least car makers think so.

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Tesla’s EVs are now driving themselves out of the factory

CarExpert

Tesla is constantly improving its semi-autonomous driving technology, and now its electric vehicles (EV) are one step closer to delivering themselves to customers. In a video uploaded to X formerly Twitter Teslas AI division posted footage of multiple Model Ys and Model 3s driving out of the Fremont factory where theyre built and into dock lanes. But rather than being driven the traditional way with employees behind the wheel, these Teslas have no occupants and are instead solely relying on th

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Tesla to launch ‘more affordable models’ by the summer

Autocar

Tesla's sales dropped from 1.81m in 2023 to 1.79m last year New cars will take elements from Models 3 and Y as well as a next-generation platform Tesla is on the cusp of launching a range of more affordable models in a bid to broaden its appeal after it logged its first annual decline in sales since becoming a mainstream brand. It sold 1.79 million cars last year, down from 1.81m in 2023.

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BYD importer working to deliver Shark 6s ahead of crucial date

CarExpert

The clock is running out on the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), and Australian BYD distributor EVDirect is working to deliver delayed Shark 6 utes before the April 1 cutoff date. Shark 6 deliveries have been impacted by industrial action at Australian ports. Though this action has now ended , the ripple effects are seeing customers take delivery of their vehicles later than expected.

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Honda Is Eyeing Ultimate Performance Editions Above Type R And Type S

Carscoops

The HRC variants could be the ultimate versions of Honda and Acura’s performance cars. The first model would be based on the Honda Civic Type R or Acura Integra Type S. Honda hasn’t said when sales of its racing-inspired performance parts will begin in the US. Last October, Honda’s official tuning and motorsports division, Honda Racing Corporation USA, announced plans to produce and sell performance parts for Honda and Acura models.

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Warranty firm WSG reveals top 20 most reliable used cars

Motor Trader

Automotive warranty specialists, Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has today revealed the UKs 20 most reliable used cars for 2024. The findings are based on a sample of 5,000 vehicle repair claims paid by the company between 1 January and 31December 2024 across all classes of used car. To ensure a fair analysis, the data excluded any models with less than 300 sales across WSGs dealer network.

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Lighter, Sportier And More Powerful Ferrari 296 VS Coming In April?

Carscoops

The new car could take inspiration from Ferrari’s new flagship F80 hybrid hypercar. Various weight-saving measures will be made, and the V6 could be tuned to deliver more grunt. A special Piloti version with a race-inspired livery may premiere at June’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. While the its predecessors served as the Ferrari’s ‘entry-level’ supercars, the 296 GTB is an altogether different kind of beast.

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Volkswagen Might Make Even More Cost Cuts

Motor 1

A new report states that the drastic measures already announced are insufficient to turn things around.

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Rezvani Changes Its Tune On The 935-Inspired Retro Porsche 911

Carscoops

The production model will have some elements inspired by the iconic Porsche 935. The base model will use a Carrera S engine, while the flagship relies on Turbo S power. Last year, Rezvani said that prices for the conversion alone would start at $149,000. In April last year, niche car builder and customizer Rezvani Motors previewed its take on a retro-themed Porsche 911 based on the current 992-generation model.

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Ford confirms return to top class at Le Mans 2027

Autocar

Autocar render shows what a road-going Ford hypercar could look like American firm returns to top-flight endurance racing with LMDh hypercar for World Endurance Championship Ford will return to the top echelon of endurance racing in 2027 with a view to winning the fabled 24 Hours of Le Mans for the first time since 1969. Confirming Autocars previous report , Ford said it would develop a hypercar to enter the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in two years' time.

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Kia Dealer Manager Accused Of Stealing $1.7M With 3,000 Gift Cards

Carscoops

Authorities suspect the former manager embezzled nearly $1.7M using over 3,000 gift cards. The manager claims the stolen money was used to pay employee bonuses at Findlay Kia. Police arrested the manager’s girlfriend, charging her with similar embezzlement offenses. A former manager at the Findlay Kia dealership in Las Vegas has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling $1.7 million over several years.

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Are lower cost electric car loans on the way? Plans afoot to cut finance costs for EV buyers

Auto Express

UK Government is in talks with finance industry over guarantees aimed at reducing interest rates

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Kia Tasman Seen In California, But Don’t Look For It On The Lot

Carscoops

Don’t get too excited, Kia still has no plans of selling the Tasman in the States. This example of the truck may have landed locally for a promotional photoshoot. Kia says buyers are coming around to the Tasman’s looks, but we’re not convinced. Americans love pickup trucks—always have, always will. After all, the U.S. is practically the birthplace of the modern pickup.

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