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2025 Toyota Tacoma adds new details for TRD Pro, Trailhunter

Motor Authority

The 2025 Toyota Tacoma features few changes following 2024's redesign The popular midsize pickup truck continues to offer the choice of gas and hybrid powertrains The 2025 Tacoma arrives at dealerships in the winter with a starting price of $33,085, including destination The Toyota Tacoma was redesigned for 2024, so for the second year of the.

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Vehicle Sales to Post 5-Year High

AutoDealer Today

Various conditions combined to pull consumers from the sidelines.

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Honda 0 Series EV prototypes head to 2025 CES

Motor Authority

Honda will unveil a pair of 0 Series prototypes at 2025 CES Teaser photo points to one of the prototypes being an evolution of the Honda Saloon concept unveiled during 2024 CES First 0 Series EV is due to start production around 2026 Honda will use the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next month to unveil a pair of prototypes that the.

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Media post: The Modern Car Safety Features that Benefit Drivers the Most

Best Selling Cars Blog

If you get an older car, it will probably cost less. That might appeal, but if you go this route, your car likely wont have many modern safety features. You may choose to save up your money to buy a newer car for that reason. If you have kids, then you might think about how often you drive them around in your vehicle. Getting one that has top-of-the-line safety features should make you sleep a little better at night.

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All next-gen Honda hybrids to have Honda S+ Shift

Motor Authority

Honda announced a next-generation hybrid powertrain due for launch in 2025 The powertrain is designed to run either a 1.5- or 2.0-liter inline-4 as its gas component The first application will be a modern Prelude Honda on Wednesday provided the first details on its next-generation hybrid powertrain, set to roll out from 2025, starting with a.

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Back-Seat Buckling Reminders Coming

AutoDealer Today

NHTSA finalizes rule requiring the warnings there and enhancing front-seat signals.

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Honda and Nissan reportedly close to starting merger talks

Motor Authority

Honda and Nissan are close to starting merger talks, according to a report from Japan Any successful merger could potentially lead to Mitsubishi also joining the party Nissan, in particular, is struggling, and an insider recently warned the automaker only has 12–14 months to survive Two of Japan's biggest automakers could merge to form a.

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Ram punts 1500 REV electric truck to 2026

Motor Authority

Ram announced on Wednesday that the 1500 REV will now arrive in 2026, a year later than originally promised when the electric full-size pickup truck was unveiled in early 2023. Instead, Ram will focus initially on the 1500 Ramcharger series plug-in hybrid, with order books for that model set to open in the first half of 2025. Ram stated that the.

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Electric Jeep Wagoneer S Already Getting Dealer Discounts Of Up To $3,000

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Some Jeep dealers are already offering discounts of up to $3,000 on the Launch Edition. EPA ratings show the Wagoneer S achieves 303 miles of range with standard Falken tires. Launching early next year, the electric SUV starts at $70,200 before a $1,795 destination fee. The Dodge Charger Daytona isn’t the only EV getting discounted ahead of launch as Jeep dealers are in a similar boat.

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Porsche Macan Electric: Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist

Motor Authority

The Porsche Macan Electric is a Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist The Macan Electric's handlng delivers on its Porsche promise Prices start at $77,295 and range up to $107,295 The Macan Electric marks an important change for Porsche, transforming its second best seller from gas power into an EV that brings a sporty flair to the luxury.

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Stellantis Invests $2.1B To Build 3 New Alfa Romeos, Jeep Compass And More In Italy

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Stellantis commits €2 billion to Italian production, ensuring all factories remain operational. Maserati’s plant in Modena will be transformed into a new hub for the group’s high-end vehicles. EV and hybrid versions of the Jeep Compass, Lancia Gamma, and DS7 will be built from 2025. For much of the year, tensions simmered between Stellantis and the Italian government over the automaker’s long-term commitments to the country.

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Sergio Perez leaves Red Bull F1 team

Motor Authority

With the 2024 season over the F1 drama ensues. On Wednesday Sergio Perez, known as Checo, announced on Instagram he is parting ways with Red Bull Racing now that the 2024 season's complete. "Driving for Red Bull has been an unforgettable experience and I'll always cherish the successes we achieved together," Perez said. Perez signed with the Red.

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Volkswagen Has Built the Final VR-6 Engine

Motor 1

A legendary engine retires after 34 years.

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Mercedes' voice assistant adds AI to enhance functionality

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz's MBUX voice assistant enhanced with AI can deliver accurate and up-to-date responses to a broad array of questions The new functionality relies on Microsoft's Bing search engine and ChatGPT generative AI Mercedes plans to further leverage AI to deliver an even more personalized experience in the near future Starting this week.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class and GLC gearing up for EV reinvention

Autocar

C-Class EV, pictured, is due around 2026 but won't replace the combustion-engined version New MB.EA platform will bring battery-electric options for Mercedes' big-selling exec and its SUV twin As Mercedes-AMG launches AMG.EA as its breakthrough electric architecture, Mercedes-Benz will follow suit with MB.EA, a platform that has been called the backbone of the brands future electric line-up.

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This Drag Car Is the Quickest and Fastest Nissan Z on the Planet

Motor 1

With a ton of mods and nearly 2,000 horsepower on tap, YouTuber Emelia Hartford had no trouble setting a new record for the Nissan Z.

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Stellantis Delays Electric Ram To 2026, Range-Extended Truck To Launch First

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The Ram 1500 REV will launch in 2026, over a year later than initially planned. Stellantis acknowledged that market demand for half-ton EV pickups is slowing. The 1500 Ramcharger range-extender will debut in H1 2025, driven by demand. In a decision that probably won’t shock anyone following the EV market, Stellantis has delayed the launch of its all-electric Ram 1500 REV yet again, this time pushing it all the way back to 2026.

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The Best Truck of 2024 Is the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison

Motor 1

The highly capable ZR2 Bison proves more is always better.

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Australian Government aims to boost EV uptake with low-interest loans

CarExpert

As more Australian states phase out their electric vehicle (EV) incentives, the Australian Government is stepping in with a new one: low-interest loans. The Federal Government has announced it will offer these loans for workers earning less than $100,000 a year, as well as essential workers such as police officers, teachers, firefighters and nurses.

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BMW Built an All-Electric M2 Prototype

Motor 1

A small team of engineers has been working on this car since 2018.

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Ford’s Latest Massive Recall Hits 768,000 Diesel Owners Worldwide

Carscoops

More than 164,000 of the impacted models are in Germany and were built between 2014 and 2020. It’s believed that hairline cracks in the particulate filter can cause vehicles to fail exhaust gas tests. Ford aims to notify all affected owners by year-end, offering free filter replacements. Ford has an unwelcome holiday gift for more than 768,000 owners of its diesel cars around the world following news of a new recall.

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Nissan Will Sell the Old Kicks Alongside the New One

Motor 1

The 2025 Kicks Play is $310 cheaper than the all-new Kicks.

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Tesla Brings Back “Free” Supercharging For Model S, As Long As You Won’t Overdo it

Carscoops

The offer has returned just after the Model S Long Range prices jumped to $79,990. Interested customers should know that the offer excludes Teslas used for taxi and rideshare services. Sales of the Model S are thought to have slipped considerably this year. The end of 2024 is fast approaching, and Tesla looks eager to sell as many Model Ss as it can before the end of the month.

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You Might Soon Be Pulled Over by Ford's Biggest SUV

Motor 1

The new Expedition returns for duty as part of Ford's police vehicle lineup.

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Autocar magazine 18 December: on sale now

Autocar

JCB monster truck road test, Lego building contest and stargazing with Genesis In this weeks 148-page Christmas issue we drive a JCB monster truck, compete to build the best Lego car and predict what will happen in the automotive world in 2025. Plus our road testers sit down for their annual Secret Santa lunch and we interview Grand Prix and Le Mans winner Johnny Herbert.

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Ram Won't Launch Its Electric Pickup Until 2026

Motor 1

The range-extended Ramcharger is now priority number one, coming next year.

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Dodge Charger Won’t Get A Hemi V8 Without A Major Redesign

Carscoops

The new Dodge Charger isn’t available with a V8 engine. Former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is reportedly to blame for that. While he’s gone, it sounds like the V8 still won’t return to the Charger. The Hemi is barely alive over at Stellantis and reports say that Carlos Tavares killed it. Whether or not that’s true, it’s clear that Dodge understands that buyers want a gas-only option.

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Honda Is Developing New Gas Engines

Motor 1

The four-cylinder units will be used in hybrids.

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Geely’s Jiyue EV Brand On The Brink Of Collapse Amid Debt Spiral And Slow Sales

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Baidu and Geely will help compensate workers who’ve lost their jobs but haven’t committed to providing Jiyue with more funding. Over the past year, Jiyue launched an electric SUV and an electric sedan but neither have sold well. Jiyue’s CFO may be hiding out in Singapore with his family. Chinese electric carmaker Jiyue is on the brink of collapse despite being backed by technology giant Baidu and automotive conglomerate Geely, and it’ll take a miracle to avoid the fate of

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You Can Own the Greatest Camaro of All Time

Motor 1

The Penske-Donohue '67 Trans-Am Camaro is up for auction. Whoever buys it will enjoy the unfair advantage at any concours or vintage race on earth.

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BMW’s Next-Gen Panoramic iDrive To Debut At CES

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The new screen array will premiere in the next-generation iX3, arriving next year. US comedian Tim Meadows will host its debut at next month’s CES. BMW is planning to launch six Neue Klasse models in the coming years. BMW is gearing up to showcase the latest iteration of its iDrive system and display that’ll be used in upcoming Neue Klasse production models.

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Honda and Nissan joint venture could lead to merger

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Early stage discussions reported between two struggling Japanese companies

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Car thefts reach record high in Australian state

CarExpert

Victoria is in the midst of a car theft crisis, with thefts from and of motor vehicles reaching historic high. According to data from Victoria’s Crime Statistics Agency, thefts from motor vehicles reached an all-time high over the 12 months to the end of September 2024, with 68,042 offences recorded in the state, a year-on-year increase of 13,924 offences or 25 per cent.

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Kia Says Buyers Are Warming Up To Tasman’s Looks

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Kia starts deliveries of the Tasman next year, targeting markets like Australia, Korea and Africa. The company says it receives up to 60 expressions of interest in the Tasman in Australia each day. The brand aims for 20,000-25,000 annual sales in Australia, hoping to capture 10% of the segment. The Kia Tasman has stirred up a lot of debate since its recent unveiling, most of it related to its looks.

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MG ute: China’s latest Ranger, HiLux rival looks very familiar

CarExpert

Chinese-owned carmaker MG looks to be closer to officially unveiling a new ute, and its upcoming dual-cab could be the one which finally comes to Australia. CarNewsChina shared a photo of whats badged as the MG P9 on the back of a tow truck in China, missing its rear bumper but otherwise being a complete vehicle. If it looks familiar, thats because its a rebadged version of the Maxus Star X, which has already been confirmed to be sold in Australia as the LDV Terron 9.

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GMC Yukon Denali Turns 25, Celebrates With Turn To The Dark Side

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GMC is celebrating the 25 th anniversary of the Denali trim with a new package for the 2025 Yukon Denali and Denali Ultimate. It adds a blacked out exterior with a dark grille, matching badging, and 24-inch wheels. The Professional Grade brand has sold over 2 million Denali vehicles and the trim accounts for over 30% of sales. The GMC Yukon Denali was launched 25 years ago and it has become an institution.

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Australian Government to fund low-interest loans on electric cars

Drive.com

About $150 million of funding will be provided to the Commonwealth Bank to subsidise loans for electric vehicle purchases. The Federal Government has announced it will help finance low-interest loans to help Australians including essential workers buy an electric car. The Commonwealth Bank will receive $150 million from the government-run Clean Energy Finance Corporation to offer “low-interest” loans for workers earning less than $100,000 a year, plus essential workers such as poli

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