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2028 Porsche Cayenne Coupe EV spied for first time

Motor Authority

An electric Cayenne based on the PPE platform is due for launch in the next 12-18 months An electric Cayenne Coupe variant is also coming, a prototype for which has been spotted Gas and plug-in hybrid Cayennes will live alongside the electric generation Porsche is out testing prototypes for an electric Cayenne, and the latest prototype spotted is.

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Nissan Wants to Replace Honda With a Different Partner: Report

Motor 1

Nissan has apparently told Honda it's ending merger talks.

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2026 Ferrari 296 Versione Speciale: Hardcore swan song spied

Motor Authority

A prototype for a hardcore version of the Ferrari 296 has been spotted The car is expected to feature increased horsepower and reduced weight Ferrari typically launches such hardcore models near the end of a product line's lifecycle Ferrari engineers have been spotted testing a hardcore version of the 296 supercar. Such hardcore models, referred.

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Zagato’s First Customer-Spec $700,000 Alpine AGTZ Twin Tail

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The AGTZ Twin Tail is limited to just 19 units worldwide, making it extremely rare. Based on the Alpine A110, the car pays homage to the 1960s Alpine A220 racer. The removable rear section allows the Twin Tail to be configured for both layouts. It’s been a year since Zagato first pulled the wraps off its $700,000 Alpine A110 -based AGTZ Twin Tail, and now, the first production-spec example has made its debut at the Rétromobile exhibition in Paris.

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Kalmar expands Safari-style Porsche 911 conversions with RS-7

Motor Authority

Kalmar has revealed a Safari-style conversion for the 997-generation Porsche 911 Upgrades include Kevlar composite parts and a ride height that extends to over 8.0 inches Kalmar says it won't develop Safari-style conversions for any 911 generation beyond the 997 Danish performance marque Kalmar, known for its bespoke Porsche 911 restomods, has.

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Toyota RAV4 Ends Ford F-150’s Reign As America’s Best-Seller

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Toyota’s RAV4 was the best-selling individual model in 2024, Jato Dynamics data shows. The RAV’s ascent to P1 ended the Ford F-150’s four-decade run at the top of the table. RAV4 sales grew 9 percent even though a successor is due; F-150 dropped 5 percent. Presidents come and go, and gas prices ebb and flow, but for over 40 years there’s one thing Americans have been able to rely on, and it’s that the Ford F-150 is the country’s favorite vehicle.

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2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness ready to hit the trails

Motor Authority

Subaru's sixth-generation Forester has gained Wilderness and Hybrid models The Forester Wilderness features 9.3 inches of ground clearance and 3,500 pounds of towing capacity The Forester Hybrid introduces a next-generation hybrid powertrain developed with Toyota The Subaru Forester was redesigned for the 2025 model year, but the rugged Forester.

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This is what the electric BMW M3 might sound like

Motor Authority

An electric BMW M3 is in the works and prototypes have been spotted A video provides a taste of the generated sound within the cabin of one of the prototypes The electric M3 is due around 2027 and will still have a gas-powered counterpart BMW is working on a new generation of electric vehicles, known as the Neue Klasse, and some of them will be.

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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid: This Is It

Motor 1

The long-awaited, battery-assisted Forester debuted alongside the new Forester Wilderness at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show.

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Ecuador Full Year 2024: Chevrolet celebrates 30 straight years at #1

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Chevrolet D-Max is once again the best-selling vehicle in Ecuador. Discover 20 years of Ecuador Historical Data here It's a difficult year for new vehicles sales in Ecuador, off a drastic -18.2% to 108,266 units. Chevrolet (-13.4%) improves its share to 18.

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Watch This Tesla Model 3 Break a Rally Course Record

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Tesla's small sedan is surprisingly capable on snow.

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Dealer’s New VW I.D. Buzz Auction On BaT Struggles With Just 5 Bids So Far

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A dealer in Indiana is auctioning off a new Volkswagen ID. Buzz on Bring a Trailer. The van has upgraded wheels, only 162 miles on the odo, and no prior registration. The auction will offer insight into what buyers think the new van is actually worth. The Volkswagen I.D.Buzz is incredibly unique and to a degree has its very own segment in the USA. But for all its nostalgic charm, our impression after driving it left us with two major takeaways: it’s too expensive and doesn’t have eno

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You Can Still Buy a New Audi with a Manual Gearbox

Motor 1

But it only has 94 horsepower.

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Room for one more? Chinese car brand Lynk & Co eyes Australian launch

CarExpert

Geely-owned Zeekr and Lynk & Co are merging, and vehicles from the latter could come to Australia as soon as 2026 even if they’re not sold under the Lynk & Co brand. “We are still under discussion about how can we introduce Lynk & Co product to this market. Shall we use the same brand? Or shall we bring a Lynk & Co brand, [and] with which models?

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Dodge Is Already Pushing Cheap Charger Lease Deals

Motor 1

Depending on your location, it could be as low as $299 per month.

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1500 Ramcharger Stars In Ram’s Beary Good Super Bowl Ad

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Ram has revealed their Super Bowl commercial, which stars actor Glen Powell. It features a retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, but with three pickups. The ad is designed to promote “power of choice for truck buyers.” Ram truck sales plummeted 16% last year to 373,120 units, which meant they barely outsold GMC. That’s an embarrassing showing and it capped a dismal year for Stellantis in America.

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Base 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Puts Full Power Behind Paywall

Motor 1

For the whole shebang, you'll have to pay extra for the over-the-air Propulsion Boost Package.

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2027 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Goes Electric In New Spy Shots

Carscoops

Porsche’s Cayenne Electric has been spotted testing with a fastback Coupe design. Spy photographers previously captured the 2027 EV with an upright SUV body. The Cayenne Electric twins ride on a stretched version of the PPE architecture. Porsche’s Cayenne is going electric, that much we knew. But these fresh spy shots prove that the crossover-style Cayenne Coupe is also getting the EV treatment.

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IIHS: Bigger Cars Won't Keep You Safer in a Crash

Motor 1

Vehicles weighing over 4,000 pounds don't have significantly fewer deaths in crashes, according to the study.

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Autocar Drivers of Change: JLR's Barbara Bergmeier crowned overall winner

Autocar

Autocar, SMMT and Ennis & Co celebrate those making the automotive industry more diverse and inclusive JLRs Barbara Bergmeier has been named the overall winner at the inaugural Autocar Drivers of Change awards. Held and judged in association with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and Ennis & Co, Autocar Drivers of Change is a new initiative championing diverse talent in the automotive industry.

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Hackers Reroute Delivery Truck To Steal $300K Rolls-Royce Dawn

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A Michigan man says car thieves re-routed the delivery of his convertible Rolls Royce. The $300k drop-top Dawn was supposed to be delivered from Florida but went missing. Scammers are changing destination addresses with transport companies to get cars. When you’re buying a really special car in a country as big as the US, there’s a good chance you’re going to need it transported to you from hundred, if not thousands of miles away.

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Crucial Volvo EX60 to start testing this year ahead of 2026 launch

Autocar

Electric equivalent of best-selling XC60 SUV will provide a 'huge boost' to Swedish firm's EV ambitions The first prototype of the newVolvo EX60 the firm's first model to sit on an advanced new highly scalable platform will begin on-road testing this year ahead of is production launch in 2026. The new model will be a key model for Volvos electric switch as the EV equivalent of the hugely popular XC60 family SUV , which has long been its best-seller.

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2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness revealed

CarExpert

The latest-generation Subaru Forester has received the more adventurous Wilderness treatment, adding tougher looks and more rugged off-road equipment to mark the return of the “most capable” version of the Japanese brand’s top-selling SUV. Less than a month after the uprated Forester was leaked in an online video , Subaru of America has officially unveiled its news Wilderness model lineup at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show alongside the new Australia-bound Forester Hybrid.

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See The 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness And The 35MPG Hybrid In Over 90 Photos

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Subaru has launched two major updates to its Forester range, including a new trim and powertrain. The Forester Hybrid provides 35 mpg combined, compared to 29 mpg for the standard model. The new Wilderness trim offers 9.3 inches of ground clearance and an upgraded transmission cooler. For years, other countries have had access to the Subaru Forester Hybrid but now, the US market does too.

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Thieves Have a New Target: Ford F-Series Taillights

Motor 1

Nows the time to invest in a lockable bed cap and tonneau cover.

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KGM boss hits out at car tax hikes and ZEV Mandate distortions

Motor Trader

Kevin Griffin, the UK boss of KGM, which used to be called SsangYong, has expressed grave concerns over upcoming tax increases on vehicle excise duty set to take effect in April 2025. Speaking to The Sunday Times, Griffin urged the new Labour Party government’s Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to reconsider her proposed tax hikes. “Stop murdering the motor trade.

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Nissan Patrol Y63 release in Australia may be fast-tracked

Drive.com

Nissan Australia says it is campaigning head office to bring forward the local launch of the new Patrol, currently scheduled for two years’ time once right-hand-drive production starts. Australia’s two-year wait for the new 2026 Nissan Patrol could be shortened if the company’s local boss gets his way. While the new Y63 Patrol went on sale in the Middle East late last year, a much later start to right-hand-drive production means Australian orders are not due to open until late

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Reynolds partners with Kimoby so QC dealers can process payments online

Canadian Auto Dealer

Reynolds and Reynolds recently announced a partnership with Kimoby, a North American software company known for its Dealership Engagement System, that optimizes customer interactions to create great experiences, build loyalty, and drive revenue growth. In a news release, Reynolds said the companies are collaborating to provide dealerships in Quebec with access to an electronic payment processing solution that their customers can use both in-store or online.

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Nissan To End Honda Merger Talks, Foxconn Back On The Table

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Nissan’s CEO has reportedly informed Honda’s CEO of his decision to end merger talks. The $60 billion Honda-Nissan merger would have created the world’s third-largest automaker. Nissan is now searching for new partners, with iPhone maker Foxconn as a key contender. Nissan has reportedly backed out of merger discussions with Honda after the two automakers failed to see eye to eye on the terms.

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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid confirmed for Australia, Wilderness still to be locked-in

Drive.com

A ‘strong hybrid’ version of the Subaru Forester has been unveiled with a Toyota-sourced electric motor and battery while the new-generation Wilderness off-road edition has also debuted. UPDATE, 3:00pm: Subaru Australia has confirmed the new-generation Forester will launch in mid-2025 with petrol and ‘strong hybrid’ powertrains, following the latter model’s reveal in the United States overnight.

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Ferrari Cracks Down On Blingy Customization Requests

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Ferrari’s CEO says the company might limit its customization program to protect its brand. Benedetto Vigna hinted at pre-defined color combinations to prevent overly flashy designs. The company has restricted customer choices before, but its new policy remains ambiguous. Ferrari knows that to be one step ahead, it must cater to the ultra-rich in a way that few can.

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2025 Suzuki Fronx SUV mild hybrid due mid-year to tackle ZS, Haval Jolion and Tiggo 4 Pro

Drive.com

The Suzuki Fronx city SUV will launch in Australia in mid-2025, with the budget-friendly model to slot in where the soon-to-be-discontinued Ignis sits. The 2025 Suzuki Fronx city SUV has been confirmed for an Australian launch in the middle of the year and the budget-friendly MG ZS, GWM Haval Jolion and Chery Tiggo 4 Pro are likely in its sights. It will represent a successor to the four- or five-seat Suzuki Ignis city hatch, which launched in Australia in 2017 and has reached the end of the li

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Sytner Sheffield crowned BMW Retailer of the Year

Motor Trader

Sytner Sheffield was crowned BMW Retailer of the Year for 2024 at BMW Group UKs Retailer of the Year 2025 awards, hosted by comedian Jimmy Car. Sytner Sheffield took home the prestigious BMW Retailer of the Year while Sytner Coventry took home the Electric win. Andy Crossan, MD at Sytner Sheffield said We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded BMW Retailer of the Year for 2024 at Sytner Sheffield.

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Why Australia’s road toll is rising, according to industry experts

Drive.com

Distracted driving and drug influence are major contributors to Australia’s growing road toll, according to experts. Last year, Australias road toll climbed to 1300 deaths the highest its been since 2012 but why are there more fatal crashes on local roads if car-safety technology has vastly improved? According to the Royal Automobile Association (RAA) Senior Media Advisor Denam Moore, motorists are less focused on driving than ever before thanks to devices like smartphones and drivers

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Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida dips under £28k to beat its little hybrid SUV rivals

Auto Express

New hybrid Alfa undercuts the Peugeot 2008 by more than 3k, but theres only one trim to begin with

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2025 Kia Tasman ute continues testing in Australia without camouflage

Drive.com

Kia’s new ute is closing in on showrooms, and now pre-production examples still in the country have dropped their disguise. The 2025 Kia Tasman is less than six months away from Australian showrooms, and prototypes are still touring local roads as final testing prepares to wrap up globally. The black Tasman spotted by Drive in Sydney appears to be an X-Pro flagship model, judging by what appear to be all-terrain tyres, and is among the first local sightings of the ute without disguise.

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Skywell UK expands its dealer network in South Wales and North London

Motor Trader

Skywell UK has appointed Bob Davies Car Sales and Auto Capital as the main dealers for South Wales and North London, respectively. In addition to new vehicle sales, the dealers will serve as the Skywell authorised repairers, offering servicing, MOTs, repairs, genuine Skywell parts. Skywell UK general manager, David Clark said: As a family-owned business, Bob Davies Car Sales has a long history, offering fantastic customer service, to car buyers in South Wales, and I am very pleased to welcome th