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Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge is the the most powerful Rolls yet

Motor Authority

Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge adds power Infinity mode unlocks the full 659 hp A launch mode helps achieve a quicker 0-60 mph time The Rolls-Royce Spectre electric coupe is getting the automaker's Black Badge treatment, with more power and a design aesthetic that should appeal to your inner goth. Unveiled Tuesday, the Black Badge model's dual.

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Lexus repeats as No. 1 on Brand Reputation Scorecard

Auto Remarketing

Lexus is again No. 1 when it comes to brand reputation, according to the latest study by customer review and reputation management platform Widewail. Toyotas luxury brand topped the rankings for the second consecutive year in the 2025 Widewail Brand Scorecard, a study that examines and ranks the reputations of 29 auto brands in the U.S., with a health score of 97.

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Ford Transit Trail discontinued due to supply chain issue

Motor Authority

Adventure seekers living the van life just lost a vehicle option, at least for now. The Ford Transit Trail has been discontinued for the 2025 model year. It's unclear if the high-riding van with all-terrain tires will return for 2026. First reported by Jalopnik and then confirmed to Motor Authority by Ford spokesperson Elizabeth Kraft, the Transit.

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Renault makes EV fire suppression tech open to all manufacturers

Autocar

Removable disc in the battery casing allows water to reach the cells in the event of a fire Fireman Access device is said to allow an EV fire to be extinguished in the same time as an ICE vehicle The Renault Group has developed a fire suppression system for electric cars that promises to drastically reduce the time and water needed to extinguish blazes and it is now opening it up to other vehicle manufacturers.

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Tedson Etna is a Gallardo restomod ready to rock with modern supercars

Motor Authority

Croatian firm Tedson Motors has launched its latest restomod project, the Etna, a reimagined Lamborghini Gallardo that adds power while reducing weight. As first reported by Top Gear on Feb. 17, the Etna is a bold project that follows Tedson's philosophy of blending modern performance technology with modern design cues. One of its standout design.

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AFIP to Sponsor ‘So You Think Can Do F&I’ Game Show at EFI Con

AutoDealer Today

This years Ethical F&I Managers Conference will feature So You Think You Can Do F&I, an online/onstage game show culminating in a live showdown for $10,000 in cash prizes.

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Nissan plans layoffs, plant closures in bid to save itself

Motor Authority

Nissan is progressing with its turnaround strategy following failed merger talks with Honda Nissan plans to reduce global production capacity by 20% and shed 9,000 jobs Nissan continues to explore the potential for new partnerships Nissan has outlined an updated turnaround strategy following the abrupt end of merger discussions with Honda last.

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McLaren MCL38 Celebration Editions celebrate 2024 F1 Constructors' Championship win

Motor Authority

McLaren is commemorating its 2024 F1 Constructor title with special editions of its Artura and 750S road cars. Shown Tuesday ahead of an F1 livery reveal event involving all 10 teams, the MCL38 Celebration Editions take their names from the McLaren MCL38 race car that carried the team to the Constructors' Championship, which McLaren clinched at.

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GM Execs Shut Down Plans To Revive Chevy Camaro

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A business case for a possible seventh-generation Camaro wasn’t strong enough. While a new Camaro hasn’t been ruled out entirely, it’s now less likely to become a reality. Chevrolet had been eager to ensure the next Camaro would be cheaper. Regardless of whether you prefer a Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, or Dodge Challenger, Ford has to be applauded for keeping its pony car alive while its rivals have killed off their competitors.

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Updated Volvo XC60 arrives with refreshed exterior and cabin

Motor Authority

Volvo's XC60 compact crossover has received a second round of updates Key among the updates is a larger 11.2-inch infotainment screen The updates will help keep the XC60 fresh alongside an EX60 electric alternative arriving in 2026 Volvo on Tuesday unveiled an updated version of its popular XC60 compact crossover, ensuring the model remains.

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Nissan May Cut Next-Gen Rogue Costs By Moving More Production To Japan

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Favorable foreign exchange rates make it cheaper to build the Rogue in Japan than in the US. Unnamed sources say US-built models could be lower-end ICE versions. Nissan recently teased the long-awaited Rogue PHEV, which was a notable omission from the range. Nissan had likely hoped that Honda could be its savior, but after partnership talks between the pair fell through, the struggling Japanese brand needs to go it alone and must quickly fix its precarious financial position.

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Ford's looking to redefine tailgating with the use of a hitch

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When tailgating, seating arrangements are usually limited to folding chairs and the open tailgate itself. But Ford's engineers have been working on fold-out seats supported by a trailer hitch. This more elaborate seating design was disclosed in a patent application Ford submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on May 23.

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Next-Gen Camaro Plans 'Blown Apart' by Management: Report

Motor 1

The seventh-generation Chevy Camaro could be farther out than initially expected.

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Prodrive's rare Subaru Impreza 22B STI tribute up for sale

Motor Authority

A rare Prodrive P25 is up for sale via an online auction The car is one of just 25 built and the only one finished in silver The estimate is between $599,000-$725,000 Prodrive's P25 is what the iconic Subaru Impreza 22B STI might have been like if launched today. It's a supercar in a humble Subaru shell, designed not only to be driven but driven.

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Ford’s Battery Fix For Bronco Sport And Maverick Is A ‘Waste Of Time’, Lawsuit Claims

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Ford recalled Bronco Sport and Maverick models in January due to defective 12-volt batteries. The plaintiff claims he replaced his 12V battery after 34,000 miles and repeated failures. The faulty battery could cause vehicles to stall or completely lose power while driving. Ford is facing a class action lawsuit in the United States over claims that certain Bronco Sport and Maverick models have faulty 12-volt batteries that could cause the vehicles to lose power or stall.

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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre: This Is It

Motor 1

The most powerful RR doesn't have a V-12.

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2026 Volvo XC60 Gets Another Refresh After 9 Years On The Market

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Volvo’s XC60 is getting another mild makeover as it begins its ninth year on sale. An XC90-style air intake is joined by new wheel designs and darker taillights. The interior gets a larger 11.2-inch touchscreen display and a faster infotainment system. Things have been a bit quiet on the XC60 front lately, at least in terms of news content. Most Volvo coverage has centered on the little EX30 EV, updated XC90, and upcoming EX60.

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Toyota Is Killing The $10,000 Corolla

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This old Corolla generation is still available in Japan, but not for long.

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Next-Gen Ford F-150 Reportedly Delayed Until 2028

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Ford has reportedly delayed the launch of the next-generation F-150. The model was expected in 2027, but may not arrive until mid-2028. Ford has axed or delayed several different models in recent months. Ford introduced the facelifted F-150 in the fall of 2023, but the update didn’t help as sales dropped 5% last year. This enabled the aging Toyota RAV4 to become the best-selling vehicle in America.

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The Honda-Nissan Merger Isn't Completely Dead Yet

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Honda is open to resuming discussions if Nissans CEO steps down.

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KGM Musso EV Truck Spied Testing, ICE Version Also In The Works

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KGM’s Musso EV electric pickup has been spied during winter testing in Sweden. The production version of the Ssangyong O300 concept debuts in Korea this spring. The Musso shares a platform with Torres EVX SUV, and will also be offered with ICE power. Ford, GM, and Tesla aren’t the only automakers who see a demand for electric trucks. So does Korea’s KG Mobility , whose engineers have been spotted ironing out any bugs in the company’s new Musso EV before it makes its debut

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Volkswagen Launches New Gas Engine In China's Next-Gen Atlas

Motor 1

The Teramont Pro likely previews America's new Atlas.

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AFIP to Sponsor ‘So You Think Can Do F&I’ Game Show at EFI Con

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This years Ethical F&I Managers Conference will feature So You Think You Can Do F&I, an online/onstage game show culminating in a live showdown for $10,000 in cash prizes.

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2026 Volvo XC60: This Is It

Motor 1

The XC60 is one of the brand's best-selling models, despite its age. So it's getting a refresh.

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Spectre Black Badge Is The Most Powerful Rolls-Royce Ever Created

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Rolls-Royce has unveiled the new Spectre Black Badge, which is their most powerful car. It has a dual-motor all-wheel drive system that can produce up to 650 hp and 793 lb-ft of torque. The model sports an assortment of other changes including black accents and unique 23-inch wheels. The Rolls-Royce Black Badge lineup is growing as the company has introduced a high-performance Spectre.

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Supreme Court allows NFDA to intervene in motor finance case, Treasury bounced out

Motor Trader

1407908075 The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has been given permission to intervene in the motor finance case taking place in the Supreme Court. It emerged yesterday that the Treasury had not been given permission to intervene and will now have to watch events for the sidelines. Last month Chancellor Rachel Reeves sought permission to intervene a bid to protect banks and finance houses from paying out hundreds of millions of pounds in compensation to consumers.

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AIM Introduces Tiny EV For Japan, Penned By Former Nissan Design Boss

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The AIM EVM is an electric vehicle for the “Ultra-Compact Mobility” segment in Japan. It was designed by Shiro Nakamura, the man behind the R35 Nissan GT-R and the 350Z. The tiny EV will go on sale in Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture, starting at ¥1,900,000 ($12,500). Japanese engineering firm AIM, known for the EV Sport 01 , has presented the new EVM, a fully electric two-seater designed for the city, looking like a mixture of European heavy quadricycles and Chinese minicars.

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‘$36,000 to be towed by a boat’: Does car insurance cover off-road recovery?

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While many insurance policies claim they’ll cover you for off-road driving, the devil is in the details, and it’s worth knowing exactly what you’re covered for before setting off on that big adventure. Heading off the beaten track and even doing a bit of beach driving sounds like fun on a holiday, but will your insurance cover you if you get stuck?

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Flagrant Foul: Steph Curry's Custom Mansory Ford GT

Motor 1

Under Armour and Mansory created a custom Ford GT to promote its new Echo sneaker. At least the shoe looks good.

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Volvo XC60 gets new look and upgraded interior

Autocar

New grille mirrors that fitted to the XC90 Brands best-selling SUV gets a further update ahead of the arrival of its electric sibling, the EX60 The Volvo XC60 has been updated with a new look and upgraded interior in a bid to maintain the appeal of the brand's best-selling model. Visual changes include a new grille similar to that fitted to the new XC90 , as well as darker rear lights.

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Whincup sells Kate, ‘greatest Holden race car of all time’ and second-most successful V8 Supercar

Drive.com

One of the most sought-after Bathurst-winning V8 Supercars has been sold by Jamie Whincup, who raced the Holden Commodore to a record number of wins, including what he describes as the best of his career. A record-setting Holden Commodore V8 Supercar driven by Jamie Whincup to a record 28 race wins the most for a single chassis in the championships history at the time has been sold by Whincup himself.

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Xiaomi SU7 Outsells Tesla’s Model 3 In China

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Between April 2024 and January 2025, Xiaomi sold 162,384 SU7s across the country. Tesla managed to sell 152,748 Model 3s over the same period in China. Xiaomi will soon go after the Tesla Model Y with its YU7 electric SUV. Breaking into a heavily contested EV market like China is no easy feat, but Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has done what many established automakers couldn’t: launch a first-ever electric vehicle that outsold the Tesla Model 3—at least in China.

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BYD sidesteps Australian distributor to sell Denza luxury cars with factory backing

Drive.com

The distributor of BYD cars in Australia, EVDirect, has been snubbed in plans to sell the Chinese car giant’s luxury Denza range locally. Denza Z9 GT wagon. Upcoming Denza luxury cars from BYD will be sold in Australia by head office through a factory-backed operation not the independent distributor that led the master brand to 35,000-plus sales in three years.

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Ford Will Cut You a Check If Your F-Series Truck is Stolen

Motor 1

The Blue Oval will cover your insurance deductible up to $2,500.

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McLaren’s New MCL38 Editions Bring F1 Glory To The Road

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McLaren celebrates its 2024 F1 Constructors’ Championship with the MCL38 specials. Only 18 units of the MCL38 editions will be produced, split between the Artura and 750S. The special editions feature a bespoke livery combining Papaya Orange and Anthracite colors. McLaren is the second most successful team in Formula 1, behind only Ferrari. Yet, despite winning the 2008 Drivers’ championship with Lewis Hamilton, it had to endure a 26-year drought since its last Constructors’ ti

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2025 LDV Mifa price and specs: Eight-seat option added to Kia Carnival rival

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LDV has added an eight-seat option to its petrol-powered Mifa people mover in Australia while discounts for ABN business customers are available to private customers “for a limited time” 2025 LDV Mifa pricing and specifications Eight-seat option added to Mifa Mode variant with second-row bench seat Seven seats with two individual second-row chairs remain for all other variants Priced from $46,971 drive-away The 2025 LDV Mifa people mover has added an eight-seat option in Australia f

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Should Tesla Give The Model 3 A Juniper Update?

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An artist has imagined Tesla’s Model 3 with the facelifted Model Y Juniper’s new look. Full-width front and rear light bars make the sedan look wider, lower and more modern. Tesla facelifted the Model 3 in late 2023 but that didn’t stop sales falling during 2024. The Tesla Model Y is far and away America’s most popular electric vehicle and at the start of this year the automaker unveiled a facelifted Model Y , codenamed ‘Juniper’ with a very different look and

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