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Ferrari originlly wanted the F80 hypercar to be a single seater

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Ferrari F80 design team wanted a car with extreme proportions Original design called for a single-seat configuration V-6 was deemed Ferrari's best-performing engine Ferrari's F80 hypercar revealed earlier in October was originally conceived as a single seater, Ferrari design chief Flavio Manzoni has revealed. In an interview with Top Gear.

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Ecuador September 2024: Suzuki (+19.6%), GWM (+16.4%) stand out in market off -23.3%

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Suzuki sales are up 19.6% in a market off -23.3% The Ecuadorian new vehicle market endures a 14th consecutive month of year-on-year losses in September at -23.3% to 8,098 units. The year-to-date tally is off -19.1% to 83,098. Chevrolet (-20.6%) and Kia (-20.8%) evolve similarly, faring a little better than the market and accounting for 17.8% and 16.9% share respectively.

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Jaguar builds two new E-Types for loyal customer

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It's been 50 years since production of the Jaguar E-Type came to an end, and Jaguar has marked the occasion by building two new examples of the iconic sports car for a loyal customer. The cars were built by the Jaguar Classic department, and are known as the E-Type Commemorative cars. The name and design are a nod to the 50 final Commemorative.

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Media post: Understanding the Role of Insurance Companies After a Car Accident in Richmond

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Photo by Aleksandar Pasaric: [link] Car accidents can be overwhelming experiences, filled with a whirlwind of emotions, injuries, and confusion about what to do next. One of the most critical steps following an accident is dealing with insurance companies. Insurance plays a vital role in covering medical expenses, vehicle repairs, and other costs that arise from the accident.

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Scout Terra vs. Rivian R1T: How the off-road electric trucks stack up

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Scouts are known as the off-road SUVs built by International-Harvester from 1961 to 1980. Now, the Volkswagen Group is reviving the Scout name as both an SUV and a pickup truck. On Thursday, the electric Scout Terra truck debuted in production-intent concept form providing a look at the Rivian R1T’s most serious rival. Scout said the concept.

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Media post: The 5 Fastest Cars of the Last Decade: Speed, Specs and Safety

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In the world of automotive engineering, the pursuit of speed has led to the creation of some truly remarkable machines. This article explores five of the fastest cars from the past decade, delving into their impressive specifications, the technology that makes them so swift, and the potential dangers associated with such high-performance vehicles. 1.

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Scout Traveler vs. Rivian R1S: How the off-road electric SUVs stack up

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The first real challenger to the Rivian R1S’s electric SUV halo is coming, and it hails from South Carolina via Germany. The Scout brand has been resurrected by Volkswagen. On Thursday, the electric Scout Traveler SUV was unveiled as a direct rival for the Rivian R1S off-road electric SUV. Years away and shown in what Scout has dubbed.

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Scout Terra and Traveler electric truck and SUV revealed

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Scout Terra and Traveler EVs revealed Production starts in 2027 at South Carolina plant Pricing targeted to start below $60,000 Volkswagen Group's new U.S.-based electric vehicle brand, Scout, has revealed concepts for an electric SUV and an electric pickup truck destined to go into production in 2027. The Scout brand takes its inspiration from.

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Stellantis to begin road testing solid-state batteries in 2026

Autocar

Factorial's batteries are said to have an energy density of more than 390Wh/kg Fleet of modified Dodge Charger Daytonas will be used to validate performance of Factorial batteries Stellantis will start road testing solid-state batteries made by American start-up Factorial in two years. Factorial’s solid-state cells are said to have an energy density of more than 390Wh/kg, a marked improvement on the approximately 270Wh/kg of many current lithium ion batteries.

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Elon Musk says future is autonomous, $25K EV "pointless"

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Tesla EV with starting price of $25,000 no longer planned Elon Musk calls such a model “pointless” Tesla now focused on Cybercab robotaxi with starting price below $30,000 Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed plans for an affordable electric vehicle from the company, first promised in 2020 with a starting price of $25,000, have been.

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Kia Sportage: best-seller to get new look in mid-life update

Autocar

SUV teased with fresh LED design; likely to be revealed at next month's Los Angeles motor show Kia will give the Sportage SUV a chunky visual update, bringing it in line with sibling models such as the Sorento and EV9. The new look of Kia's most popular model in the UK (it has taken some 37,000 sales this year so far, more than double the Niro in second) has been teased by the brand in Korea.

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Bear Grylls And RealTruck Unveil SEMA-ified Toyota Tacoma And Ford F-150

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Bear Grylls and RealTruck have unveiled two modified pickups for the SEMA Show. The F-150 and Tacoma have an assortment of upgrades including sport bars, lifted suspensions, and heavy duty front bumpers. Both trucks will be featured in an upcoming television show called Adventure Garage with Bear Grylls. The countdown to the SEMA Show continues as Bear Grylls and RealTruck have joined forces to create rugged versions of the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tacoma.

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New CATL battery can give PHEVs 249 miles of electric range

Autocar

Advanced pack will be launched next year and give hybrid owners a “BEV-like” experience Tech firm CATL has developed a new battery pack that is claimed to give plug-in hybrids as much as 249 miles of electric range. This figure, produced by the Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery, beats some fully electric cars such as the Peugeot e-208 and new Skoda Elroq.

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These Are The Most And Least Popular 2024 Corvettes According To Chevrolet

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Chevrolet just released details about all of the 42,934 Corvettes it made for the 2024 model year. With that we now know what the most popular choices were and where the take rates were very low. One combination of trim and paint was so rare that less than 10 people requested it. Chevrolet has no qualms about building a lot of 2024 Corvettes and it just announced that it made 42,934 of them.

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International Harvester Scout revived as electric SUV and pick-up

Autocar

Scout Traveler is due to hit the road in 2027 VW-backed US start-up Scout Motors unveils near-production concepts that preview 2027 models Scout Motors, the Volkswagen -backed revival of 4x4 brand International Harvester, has revealed the Traveler as an electric Land Rover Defender rival. It has been unveiled alongside the Terra, an electric pick-up that will rival the likes of the Rivian R1T, Tesla Cybertruck and Chevrolet Silverado EV.

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Tesla says Australia’s power grid can handle a million EVs “easily”

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Electric vehicle (EV) uptake doesn’t pose a threat to Australia’s power grid, according to local Tesla Energy director Josef Tadich. Speaking at the All Energy conference, Mr Tadich told attendees EV charging represents a very small portion of Australia’s power usage, and claimed that even an explosion in EV sales wouldn’t change that.

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These Are The New Scout Terra Truck And Traveler SUV

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The two models will be built in the US starting in 2027. Prices for both the Scout Terra and Scout Traveler will start at under $60,000. BEV models will have up to 350 miles of range while the EREV will be good for around 500 miles. It’s been 44 long years since the last Scout left the assembly line, but now, the brand has made its comeback. Revived under the VW Group umbrella, Scout is entering the 21st century with two all-new battery-electric vehicles: the Traveler SUV and the Terra pic

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Scout Traveler and Terra: Volkswagen reveals Rivian-like electric ute, SUV

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Volkswagen’s fledgling Scout Motors division has revealed its first two vehicles, though it’ll be a long wait until they’re in showrooms. Scout Motors is calling the Terra ute and Traveler SUV “production-intent concept vehicles” They’ll offer a choice of electric or range-extender powertrains, the latter of which will feature a petrol engine.

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Hyundai’s RN24 Is A Mad Science Experiment In EV Rallying That’s More Cage Than Car

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Hyundai’s RN24 serves as a rolling lab to test high-performance tech for future electric N division vehicles. It uses the Ioniq 5 N’s 641 hp powertrain but in a shorter, rally-style chassis built for performance. The exoskeleton-style RN24 lacks traditional bodywork, using a roll cage and TCR race car-inspired rear wing. Hyundai has just pulled the covers off its latest ‘rolling lab’ model, dubbed the RN24.

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Volkswagen Golf eHybrid review

Autocar

Wolfsburg gives its lesser-known Golf PHEV a bit-impact technical refresh The facelifted Mk8.5 Volkswagen Golf has already been the subject of a group test (1.5 eTSI 150) and a full road test (VW Golf GTI) but, since the car’s chief mission was to correct the shortcomings of the flawed Mk8, you could say we’re still waiting to appreciate where its biggest gains have been made.But there’s a good chance that we’re about to.

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2026 Kia Sportage Teases Its Sharp LEDs Ahead Of November Debut

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Kia will soon unveil the facelifted version of the Sportage, featuring styling and tech updates. The first teaser focuses on the redesigned LED headlights and taillights of the compact SUV. Earlier spy shots showed a curved display on the revised dashboard and a new steering wheel. Kia published the first official teaser of the facelifted Sportage, ahead of its Korean debut in November.

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ZEV mandate spells even bigger trouble for van makers

Autocar

Ford is behind on its electric van target for the year Van buyers are still incentivised by EV grants, unlike car buyers – but sales still lag far behind where they need to be Car makers’ well-documented struggles to hit this year’s ZEV mandate target has eclipsed that of another struggle: to hit an even tougher target for vans. “Industry commentators focus heavily on cars, but it's really important that we support the commercial vehicle industry as well,” Lisa Brankin, head of the UK’s number

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Mitsubishi DST Concept Previews 7-Seater SUV With Rugged Looks For Asia

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The Mitsubishi DST debuted in the Philippines, featuring rugged looks and a three-row cabin. The SUV rides on an FWD unibody architecture, likely shared with the smaller Mitsubishi Xforce. The production version is expected in 2025 as an entirely new model for ASEAN markets. Mitsubishi has unveiled the DST, a three-row SUV concept, at the Philippine International Motor Show.

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How head-up display screens can make cars safer

Autocar

In-car tech maker says new system puts simple, crisp graphics on windscreen's 'frit' A car travelling at 60mph covers almost 27 metres in one second – the length of a grand slam tennis court and a bit more. Linked to the driver’s reaction time, it’s a frighteningly long way – and underestimating the distance cars travel at speed is one way distracted drivers get into trouble.

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CATL’s New Battery Could Give Hybrids More Range Than Some Full EVs

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China’s CATL has launched a new battery, offering plug-in hybrids an electric-only range rivaling some EVs. Their Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery promises to provide more than 249 miles of range, surpassing the Fiat 500e and Mini Countryman SE. Hybrids from Chery, GAC and Geely are expected to feature CATL’s new battery starting next year. Plug-in hybrids are often billed as a stepping stone to electric vehicles as they usually offer a modest electric-only range of around 30 to 40 miles

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Cox Automotive Forecast: October New-Vehicle Sales Steady, Volume Expected to Rise Despite Election Uncertainties and Weather Events

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ATLANTA, Oct. 24, 2024 – October new-vehicle sales are expected to remain steady at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), or sales pace, of 15.8 million, unchanged from the sales pace in September. However, sales volume in October is anticipated to increase by 10% compared to last month and finish the month higher by 7.9% … Continued The post Cox Automotive Forecast: October New-Vehicle Sales Steady, Volume Expected to Rise Despite Election Uncertainties and Weather Events appeared fir

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Review: 2025 BMW M5 Hybrid Delivers A Heavyweight’s Punch

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The BMW M5 is the world’s most famous sleeper, a sensible-looking sedan that can out-hustle plenty of sports cars when the road turns twisty and then go back to being a refined business express when those curves straighten out. But the seventh-generation M5 is even more versatile. For 2025 the super-sedan is all new, and it’s no longer just a sedan.

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Top 10 best seven-seat cars 2024

Autocar

Family haulers aren't restricted to MPVs any more. These are 10 of the best seven seaters you can buy today Do you have people, things, and people with things to move? A seven-seat car is the simplest, and best solution to your problem. A decade ago this market may have looked slightly frumpy thanks to the MPV. But today, most of the best seven-seaters are fashionable SUVs , meaning you won’t feel silly in the school car park.

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ABT’s Audi SQ8 Outmuscles RS Q8 And Looks Meaner Doing It

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ABT Sportsline announced several upgrades for the facelifted Audi Q8 and SQ8. The SQ8 can produce up to 641 hp, outperforming the RS Q8 Performance. The SUV also gains an aero package, 23-inch wheels, and carbon interior accents. The Audi Q8 and SQ8 received a mid-lifecycle update on September 2023, with the updated RS Q8 following on June 2024. True to its commitment to the four-ring brand, ABT Sportsline has introduced a tuning kit for the Q8 and SQ8, including performance, suspension, aero, a

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Mazda 6 likely to be axed next year, but other old models safe – for now

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While Mazda is rolling out a range of new, more premium SUVs, some of its longest-running nameplates are getting on in years… and there are no replacements in sight. When asked how much life left in the current Mazda 2 , Mazda 6 and CX-3 , Mazda Australia national marketing director Alastair Doak told CarExpert: “lots”. “They will continue in our lineup for the foreseeable future, certainly Mazda 2 and CX-3,” he continued.

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Ram CEO Confirms 1500 Production In Mexico As US Plant Reaches Capacity

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Stellantis agreed with the UAW to only expand 1500 production into Mexico if its Sterling Heights plant reached capacity. Ram 1500 production figures are swelling with the arrival of the REV and the Ramcharger. Ram has confirmed it will start building the 1500 pickup truck in Mexico, roughly a week after reports emerged online indicating such plans were in place.

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Elon Musk says a sub-$40,000 Tesla you can actually drive is “pointless”

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has all but killed any hope of the electric vehicle (EV) specialist’s long-rumoured US$25,000 (A$37,600) model coming to life. During his third-quarter 2024 earnings call to Tesla shareholders yesterday, Mr Musk said the US$25,000 (A$37,600) EV would be “pointless”, despite the brand teasing the possibility of the budget battery-powered model since 2020.

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2025 Lincoln Navigator Breaks The $100,000 Mark, Costs $12K More Than Cadillac Escalade

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The 2025 Lincoln Navigator is getting a huge price hike as the model begins at $99,995 before destination. That makes the luxury SUV far more expensive than rivals such as the $87,595 Cadillac Escalade and $82,450 Infiniti QX80. The Navigator Reserve comes nicely equipped with BlueCruise, a 48-inch display, and heated/ventilated front seats. The Cadillac Escalade dominates the full-size luxury SUV segment and routinely outsells the Lincoln Navigator by more than 2:1.

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2025 Isuzu D-Max Blade price and specs

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A new homegrown hero for the popular Isuzu D-Max ute range has been unveiled, bringing a host of off-road extras developed by Australian engineering powerhouse, the Walkinshaw Automotive Group. On sale from November 1, the 2025 Isuzu D-Max Blade will be Isuzu Ute Australia’s first direct rival for the Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior and Toyota HiLux Rogue.

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The Inkas Ram 1500 Is An Armored Tank Disguised As Your Everyday Truck

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The Inkas Armored Ram 1500 offers full military-grade protection while maintaining the look of a standard pickup truck. This stealthy armored vehicle features ballistic glass, armored floors, and a run-flat system disguised as stock tires. Buyers can upgrade their pickup with options like operable bulletproof windows and a roof escape hatch. Armored vehicles are readily available from a range of manufacturers today, but many share a common flaw.

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Hyundai shows future performance EVs can be smaller, lighter and more fun

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Hyundai has revealed its latest ‘rolling lab’ prototype, a performance electric vehicle (EV) with tech borrowed from the Ioniq 5 N but in an Inster-sized package. Called the RN24 – because it’s a ‘rolling lab’ concept for the N brand and was developed in 2024 – this bare EV almost looks like a full-scale remote-controlled car, but it could have an influence on future production models.

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Lamborghini Temerario’s Aluminum Chassis Makes Supercar 25% Stiffer Than Huracan

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Lamborghini uses 50% fewer components in the aluminum spaceframe chassis than it did in the Huracan. The number of weld points used has also been reduced by 80%. A bespoke engine rear frame was engineered to support the high-revving 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8. The Lamborghini Temerario picks up where the Huracan left off and brings with it a brand new engine, a hybrid system, and significantly more power and performance.