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2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT spied for first time

Motor Authority

Hyundai provided an early look at a redesigned Palisade late last year, which is expected to reach U.S. dealerships later this year as a 2026 model. However, engineers are still testing prototypes for the three-row, midsize SUV, and the latest one spotted is for the rugged XRT model. Hyundai has been rolling out XRT versions of most of its SUVs.

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Porsche and Michelin developed a track tire for rainy days

Motor Authority

Porsche and Michelin have developed the Pilot Sport S 5 N0 tire with Michelin for the 992-generation 911 GT3 RS The street-legal tire is designed for use on wet tracks and in cooler conditions The tire will be available exclusively through Porsche dealerships Booking a track day in advance only to have the weather turn sour when the time comes is.

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VAuto Enhances GPS, Provision Solutions

AutoDealer Today

Centralized inventory management, new appraisal experience designed to streamline dealer operations.

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Stellantis aiming to launch mobile service program for repairs in 2025

Motor Authority

Stellantis has a mobile service program pilot underway in the Southeast The automaker ideally will launch the program on a larger scale in 2025 Jeep SVP Mike Koval Jr. said Ford and others have been benchmarked Regardless of whether the vehicle is gas, electric, or a hybrid, Stellantis is preparing to meet customers where they are for repairs. On.

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Emergency Brakes Make Big Strides

AutoDealer Today

Safety group says carmakers dramatically improved AEB systems.

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Renault is making things easier for classic car owners

Motor Authority

Although car companies typically want to push new models onto the public, in some cases they provide plenty of support for customers looking to hold onto and maintain a classic. This used to be the domain of exotic brands like Aston Martin and Ferrari, whose classic cars are often worth so much they're typically seen as investments, but in recent.

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Foxconn confirms interest in acquiring Nissan stake

Motor Authority

Foxconn has confirmed talks with Nissan about a cooperation Foxconn said it is open to acquiring a stake in Nissan Foxconn wants to build EVs for established car companies, and is also in talks with Honda and Renault Amid reports that a proposed merger between Honda and Nissan is close to falling apart, Foxconn has announced it is open to.

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Australia’s best-selling used cars of 2024 revealed

CarExpert

Last year was a record year for new car deliveries in Australia, but over a million more used cars were sold in 2024. In the second annual Year That Was Automotive Insights Report (AIR) report, data compiled by AutoGrab and published by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) shows 2,324,805 used vehicles were sold locally in 2024, marking a huge 12.1 per cent increase on 2023.

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Bugatti boss provides first taste of Tourbillon's V-16 howl

Motor Authority

New video shows a prototype of the Bugatti Tourbillon hybrid hypercar The video provides a clear taste of the Tourbillon's newly developed 8.3-liter V-16 engine The Tourbillon enters production in 2026 and carries a starting price of about $4 million Bugatti surprised many last year when, instead of revealing an electric successor to its Chiron.

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Upbeat sales staff drive customer satisfaction and shift metal

Motor Trader

Positive salespeople are tops when it comes to customer satisfaction and shifting cars. Thats the finding from JudgeService in a survey of 350,000 customers who bought a used car last year. It said showroom processes have the biggest impacts on the customer promoter scores achieved by dealers. While the attitude of salespeople retained its lead position year-on-year, the research found changes among the top eight drivers of customer satisfaction.

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Lucid wants to sell a lot more than just cars

Auto Blog

Lucid Motors is ready to carve out a new path for electric vehicle makers in the industry. CEO Peter Rawlinson envisions a future where only 20% of the companys business comes from selling cars while the other 80% is focused on licensing its electric vehicle technology to automakers looking to improve and release their EV offerings quickly. At the BloombergNEF Summit in San Francisco, Rawlinson compared Lucids ambitions to Intels role in the computing industry.

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C2 Corvette With ZR1’s Supercharged LS9 Is A Really Spicy Restomod

Carscoops

This 1965 Corvette Sting Ray gets a 550hp supercharged LS9 V8 engine. Modern upgrades include a custom widebody kit and carbon fiber accents. Inside, this restomod features a red leather cabin and a modern audio system. There seem to be two camps in the world of restomods. Some hate them and feel nauseous whenever a classic car is modified, and then some can’t have enough of them.

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A Fully Loaded Corvette ZR1 Costs Nearly $240,000

Motor 1

But that feels like a relatively small price to pay for that much performance

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2027 Porsche 718 Cayman EV Rendered To Reality

Carscoops

Porsche is developing single- and dual-motor versions of the Cayman EV. The brand has reportedly been finding it hard to match the dynamics of the ICE version. It looks as if Porsche will take heavy design inspiration from the existing Taycan. Porsche may have changed its strategy to include more gas-powered models in the years to come, but it’s not turning its back on electric vehicles.

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The Volkswagen Golf R Is Nearly a $50,000 Car Now

Motor 1

The hottest Golf gets a $1,435 bump in its cheapest form. The 2025 GTI is more expensive, too.

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Australian council defends impounding resident’s unregistered vehicles

CarExpert

A City of Casey resident in Melbournes outer southeast has unloaded on the council for allegedly impounding his unregistered vehicles but the local government tells a very different story. In a post on Facebook , City of Casey resident Rodney JT claimed the council had impounded a Holden Commodore ute and BMW 3 Series which were located on his property, because he did not have the required permits to store unregistered vehicles.

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Hyundai Is Likely Teasing the N Vision 74 Production Car

Motor 1

We may finally get a Hyundai supercar.

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A Cybertruck on Autopilot slammed into a light pole, and it went viral

Auto Blog

A Florida man recently shared an image on social media showing his Cybertruck crashed head-first into a light pole. The image is grist for the mill of Cybertruck haters, but theres a more profound concern: the vehicle did this to itself. The driver used Teslas self-driving mode, which handles the vehicle's basic functionality, like steering and braking.

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Volkswagen Puts the GTI Engine in Three Regular Cars

Motor 1

Hot hatch power for a pair of family SUVs and a wagon.

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Furious Customer Finds Racial Slur On Her Car’s Oil Change Sticker At GM Dealer

Carscoops

The dealership immediately fired the worker for leaving the disgusting message. The customer says the dealer tried to sneakily remove the sticker after delivering the car back. Kunes Buick GMC has described the message left as “despicable and indefensible.” A Buick and GMC dealership in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, has come under fire after it was revealed an employee left a racial slur on the oil change sticker of a customer.

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Porsche 911 Dakar to return… with hybrid power – report

CarExpert

The Porsche 911 Dakar ended production late last year, but the rugged version of the iconic sports car is reportedly set to return in 2026 with hybrid power. Autocar reports word from Porsche insiders that the 911 Dakar will come back, once again sharing a powertrain with the 911 GTS which means adopting the carmakers new T-Hybrid system. Debuting in the facelifted 992.2-generation 911 , the T-Hybrid system works through the addition of a single electric exhaust gas turbocharger, which sees an

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Kia EV2, EV4, And PV5 Teased Ahead Of Feb 27 Debut

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Kia will host an EV Day on February 27 to introduce three new vehicles. The production-spec EV4 and PV5 van will be the stars of the event. Kia will also introduce the EV2 concept, which appears to be an electric crossover. Kia has announced plans to host an EV Day on February 27 in Tarragona, Spain. It promises to be jam-packed with news including the unveiling of three electric vehicles.

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These cars lost their manual transmissions in 2025

Auto Blog

The manual transmission continues to disappear from new car lineups, and 2025 is no exception. Waning demand has led automakers to phase out the three-pedal experience in favor of automatics, CVTs, and dual-clutch gearboxes. This year, a handful of sedans, hatchbacks, and even a pickup truck bid farewell to the manual transmission. Heres a look at the casualties.

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Honda and Nissan Merger Officially Canceled

Motor 1

Honda admits it wanted to make Nissan a subsidiary, but its proposal was shut down.

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Every sub-$100k convertible you can buy in America in 2025

Auto Blog

It's no secret that automakers have been struggling to profit from selling convertibles in recent times. They occupy an increasingly narrow market segment and often sacrifice functionality and even handling dynamics in favor of a more visceral driving experience. Despite their niche appeal, the gradual loss of available convertible models is an alarming sign of things to come.

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The BMW M8 Gets One Last Power Boost Before It's Gone

Motor 1

G-Power thoroughly massaged the engine and added some aero upgrades, turning the big GT into a 200-mile-per-hour supercar.

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New Renault Clio to shun electric power and stick with petrol and hybrid options

Auto Express

Renaults sixth-generation Clio hatchback will get a clean look and hi-tech kit, and our exclusive images show what it could look like

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Cybertruck Gets Magnetic Wraps That Let You Change Colors In Minutes For $2K

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A US company has introduced reusable and interchangeable magnetic wraps for the Cybertuck. The magnetic covers are available in many different colors, with a full set priced at $2,000. The clever solution takes advantage of the flat steel body panels of the EV. The Tesla Cybertruck’s bare stainless steel body already turns heads, but for many owners, that’s not enough as they want to make it their own.

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Foxconn Wants to Work With Nissan, Not Acquire It

Motor 1

Reports suggest Nissan is still looking for a new suitor.

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Tesla’s FSD Almost Crashes Cybertruck Into Oncoming Traffic As Musk Plans Robotaxis

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Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system failed to avoid an oncoming pickup truck during a drive. Quick driver intervention prevented what could have been a serious head-on collision. It’s uncertain whether faulty software or the camera-only system caused the near-miss. Tesla plans to introduce a paid-for robotaxi service in Texas this June, featuring models fitted with its Full Self-Driving system.

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Automakers want to be tech companies now

Auto Blog

For over a century, automakers have defined themselves by the vehicles they produce. But now, many are attempting to redefine their identities, transitioning from car manufacturers into technology companies. Whether its Lucid aiming to become the Intel of the electric vehicle market, Teslas obsession with AI, or Rivians Volkswagen-backed push into software-defined cars, the industry is in the middle of a seismic shift.

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Rezvani RR1 Puts A Retro Racing Twist On The Porsche 911

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Rezvani has revealed the production-spec RR1, which will arrive this summer. Two trims are available and they’re based on the Porsche 911 Carrera T and Turbo S. Both have retro-inspired carbon fiber bodywork as well as an assortment of options. The story of the Rezvani RR1 is a long and twisting tale as the company introduced the model and then decided to restyle it for a more retro appearance.

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Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Which is better?

Auto Blog

Tesla and Hyundai make two of the best EV SUVs you can buy today. The Tesla Model Y is hard to miss; its the best-selling EV by a wide margin and dot roads nationwide. On the other hand, Hyundais Ioniq 5 is a well-received, highly rated EV SUV that holds its own. Though not quite as popular, its an excellent alternative that deserves consideration. As equally matched as these two EVs are, there are pros and cons youll need to account for when making your next purchase.

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2025 Kia Tasman: Korean pricing points to sharp sticker in Australia

CarExpert

The highly anticipated Kia Tasman has been priced for its home market of South Korea, hinting as to what buyers can expect to pay when the new ute lands Down Under later this year. Kia in Korea is advertising a starting price of 37.5 million won for the base Tasman Dynamic 4×2 dual-cab, equivalent to around A$41,100. The mid-spec Tasman Extreme comes in at 51.2 million won (A$56,100), and the flagship X-Pro asks 56 million won (A$61,300).

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2025 Kia Tasman price revealed for South Korea, cheaper than Ford Ranger

Drive.com

Kia in South Korea has provided our first hint at how much the new Tasman ute will cost in Australia and it may command HiLux or Triton money. The top-of-the-range 2025 Kia Tasman may be priced within a few thousand dollars of a Ford Ranger Wildtrak bi-turbo when it arrives in Australia last year, if overseas RRPs are a guide. South Korean prices for the Tasman have been announced, with four variants starting from 37.5 million won, and topping out with the X-Pro off-road special at 52.4 million

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2025 Peugeot 3008 Hybrid review

CarExpert

Things are changing at Peugeot Australia and the first in a fresh suite of new models from the French brand is the third-generation Peugeot 3008 mid-sized SUV. Bringing an all-new, almost coupe-like SUV design, plus a new-generation i-Cockpit curved infotainment array and more advanced STLA Medium underpinnings, this car was originally meant to launch in Australia with an electric powertrain as the E-3008, however, this is now expected to arrive later in 2025.