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Audi committed to launching last gas-powered car in 2026

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Despite a slowdown in the growth of sales of electric vehicles, Audi is committed to its plan to launch its final model equipped with an internal-combustion engine in 2026, CEO Gernot Döllner said on Tuesday while announcing the company's financial results for 2023. The final model will stay in production until 2033, after which Audi will.

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South Africa February 2024: Suzuki (+21.2%) catches up on VW Group in stable market

Best Selling Cars Blog

Suzuki lodges the largest gain in the Top 14 this month. The South African new vehicle market edges down -0.9% year-on-year in February to 44,749 sales. The year-to-date tally is now off -1.7% to 86,964. Note exports jump 27.5% to 39,517 and are up 13.8% to 58,797 year-to-date. Toyota (-0.3%) is stable and grabs 25.8% share, that’s more than double the #2, the Volkswagen Group (+0.9%).

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Bentley's first EV delayed to late 2026

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Bentley's first electric vehicle won't debut until late 2026 and won't start deliveries until the following year, CEO Adrian Hallmark said on Tuesday while announcing the company's 2023 financial results. It means the EV will arrive almost two years later than what Bentley announced in 2020, when plans for the vehicle were first announced.

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China new models February 2024: AITO M9 lands

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AITO M9 We can now share with you the newcomers in the Chinese wholesales charts. This month we have 4 new models hitting dealerships, all of them Chinese. This continues to show domestic brands lead in terms of dynamism and launch frequency. Once again all launches are New Energy vehicles (EV or PHEV). To fully understand the scope of the Chinese market, make sure you consult our Exclusive Guide to all 188 active Chinese Brands. 1.

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2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron and SQ6 E-Tron revealed

Motor Authority

After several delays, Audi's Q6 E-Tron has finally arrived, in both regular and sporty SQ6 E-Tron guises. It's confirmed to start sales in the U.S. late this year as a 2025 model, and specifications for this market will be announced closer to that on-sale date. The Q6 E-Tron is an electric compact crossover that serves as a plusher alternative to.

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Uruguay February 2024: Chevrolet (+202.6%) ultra dominant in surging market

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Chevrolet sales triple year-on-year in February. New light vehicle sales in Uruguay surge 31.8% year-on-year in February to 4,813 units. This brings the year-to-date tally up 18.9% to 8,850. Chevrolet (+202.6%) triples its sales year-on-year to hold 21.6% of the market, its 2nd highest share in the past 6 years below the 21.9% it reached last September.

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2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 43 bows with 4-cylinder, RWD

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A redesigned version of Mercedes-Benz AMG's GT sports car lands at dealerships this spring, but the range is not yet complete. The GT, which has grown to enable 2+2 seating, arrives in GT 55 and GT 63 grades, both powered by AMG's familiar twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8. The engine delivers 469 hp in the GT 55 and 577 hp in the GT 63. A 9-speed.

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Mercedes-AMG confirms first details for AMG.EA EV platform

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After previewing it in the Vision AMG concept two years ago, Mercedes-Benz AMG has now confirmed the first details for its dedicated electric vehicle platform known as the AMG.EA. The platform is being developed fully in-house at AMG and is expected to debut in production form next year in a successor to the GT 4-Door Coupe. Prototypes for the new.

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Peugeot e-5008 brings seven seats and 410 miles of range

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The new e-5008 will be offered with 73kWh and 98kWh battery packs New family EV offers class-leading range, and likely the lowest price in the segment to boot The Peugeot e-5008 has been unveiled as the French brand’s entry into a burgeoning class of electric seven-seaters, offering the best range in its segment and most likely the lowest price. The e-5008, which will also be available with a choice of hybrid powertrains, is in effect a stretched, straight-backed version of the Peugeot e-3008 :

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2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron, 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT: Today's Car News

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Audi took the covers off the long-awaited Q6 E-Tron overnight. The electric compact crossover is a smidgen longer than the Tesla Model Y, and will start sales in the U.S. late this year both in regular and sporty SQ6 guises. A more coupe-like Sportback body style is also planned, but not for the first year of sales. Mercedes-Benz AMG has revealed.

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Electric Isuzu D-Max ute confirmed for Australia

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One of Australia’s most popular utes will soon be offered as an electric model, but a local launch date remains unknown. The electric 2025 Isuzu D-Max ute has been locked in for an Australian launch – though exact timing for the battery-powered dual-cab has yet to be announced. Isuzu revealed the D-Max EV Concept ahead of its public debut at the Bangkok motor show in Thailand later this month, confirming Australia will be one of the first countries to receive the electric ute.

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2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 43 bows with turbo-4, RWD

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A redesigned version of Mercedes-Benz AMG's GT sports car lands at dealerships this spring, but the range is not yet complete. On Tuesday, Mercedes unveiled the AMG GT 43 entry model. The GT 43 packs 416 hp, courtesy of a 2.0-liter turbo-4 shared with the related AMG SL 43 convertible that arrived for 2023 (as well as the AMG C 43 sedan). The GT.

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First Bentley EV pushed back to 2026 in favour of new PHEVs

Autocar

First Bentley EV, previewed by EXP 100 concept, will not directly replace any current car Bentley delays new electric model line to late 2026; range of V8-engined plug-in hybrids to come first Bentley has revised its launch plans, investing more into plug-in hybrids and delaying its first EV to late 2026. The British luxury brand's first EV had been due in 2025 as the first of five new EVs due at a rate of one per year when first announced in 2022.

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2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition marks ends of V-8 option

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The Jeep Wrangler bids farewell to its V-8 option after the 2024 model year, with a limited-edition model as a last hurrah. The 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition is the last iteration of the Rubicon 392 grade. It adds a Warn winch rated at 8,000 pounds , a Mopar grille guard and rock sliders, a half-inch suspension lift that creates.

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Audi plots 'flexible' switch to EVs based on demand

Autocar

Audi recently launched the Q6 E-tron as the first in a series of new EVs Brand remains "fully committed" to EV future but phasing out of ICE cars by 2033 is now demand-dependent Audi is still planning to phase out all of its ICE cars by 2033, but boss Gernot Döllner hasn’t ruled out moving that date back if electric car demand doesn’t pick up. While several car makers have scaled back or delayed plans to transition to an all-electric line-up in the wake of weakening demand for EVs, Dollner said

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Isuzu confirms electric D-Max ute for Australia

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An electric version of the Isuzu D-Max ute has been revealed and locked in for Australia. Isuzu’s ute division today unveiled the D-Max EV (electric vehicle) concept before its public debut at the Bangkok motor show in the coming weeks, showing off a prototype of the dual-cab with electric rather than turbo-diesel power. The brand also confirmed prior speculation that the electric D-Max will first go on sale in Norway in 2025, before rolling out in right-hand drive markets such as Australia, the

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Black Book: Weekly Market Update

AutoDealer Today

The wholesale market is looking up for springtime sales as last week's activity points to an upward swing.

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New entry-level Mercedes-AMG GT 43 gets 416bhp four-pot

Autocar

The GT 43's mild-hybrid four-cylinder turbo engine is shared with AMG versions of the A-Class hatchback Flagship sports car swaps V8 for highly boosted A-Class engine; loses 120kg to crack 0-62mph in 4.6sec Mercedes-AMG has unveiled an entry-level version of its GT sports car, dubbed the GT 43, which is said to offer greater agility. It swaps the GT 63’s snarling 577bhp 4.0-litre V8 for the mild-hybrid 2.0-litre turbo four-pot from the AMG A45 , which puts out 416bhp and 369lb ft.

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Entry-Level Mercedes-AMG GT 43 Debuts With 415 HP Four-Cylinder And Milder Looks

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Mercedes-AMG launched a new entry-level version of the GT sportscar which trades the V8 for a four-cylinder engine producing 415 hp (310 kW / 421 PS) with the help of an electric turbocharger. The Mercedes-AMG GT 43 loses the all-wheel-drive system being exclusively available in rear-wheel-drive form. It also features a redesigned bodykit distinguishing it from the more potent versions.

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SUV Named Women’s Car of the Year

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Auto journalists around the world picked the electric model as best meeting female consumers’ needs.

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Renault CEO’s Letter To Europe: Support Auto Industry, Explore E-Fuels And Hydrogen

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Europeans are heading to the polls this summer to elect their representatives in the European Parliament, and Renault CEO Luca de Meo has penned an open letter to the continent. In it, he outlines the challenges the automotive industry faces and advocates for the direction he believes policy should take. The seasoned auto executive who is also the president of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association writes that the automotive industry is facing a unique challenge.

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HS2 funds can’t solve UK’s £16.3 billion pothole problem

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The Asphalt Industry Alliance’s annual report suggests UK roads are at “breaking point”, despite extra cash promised by the government

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Nio’s Budget EV Brand For Europe Firefly Spotted Testing First EV

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In addition to the mass-market EV brand Onvo, Chinese automaker Nio is gearing up to launch a new brand in Europe by 2025. Named Firefly, this brand will prioritize offering small to mid-sized EVs at competitive prices. Its inaugural model was recently sighted undergoing testing in China, concealed under heavy camouflage. The camouflaged prototype appears to resemble a hatchback, although Chinese media are labeling it as a crossover.

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Shell to unload 1,000 retail locations in pivot to EV charging

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Continue reading Shell to unload 1,000 retail locations in pivot to EV charging Shell to unload 1,000 retail locations in pivot to EV charging originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tesla Cybertruck Engineer Says It’s Time To Stop Torturing The Pickup

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No truck comes under fire like the Tesla Cybertruck and we mean that literally. Since deliveries began late in 2023, owners have kicked it, shot at it, hammered it, and even broken it. That said, the lead engineer is hoping that owners and fans alike will stop torturing the truck so that it can live a normal life. He also indicated that those who don’t might have a long time to wait til they get replacement parts.

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Tesla Model Y was the most-produced vehicle in 2023

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Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Tesla Continue reading Tesla Model Y was the most-produced vehicle in 2023 Tesla Model Y was the most-produced vehicle in 2023 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mazda 6e Trademark Hints At An Electrified Future For The Midsize Sedan

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The Mazda6 will soon bow out of production in Japan but a new Mazda 6e trademark application in Europe fuels the rumors for a potential return of the model, probably in electrified form. Mazda has never used the “e” moniker next to a model code, limiting its appearance in the “e-Skyactiv” range of electrified powertrains. However, the naming strategy could change, as Mazda inevitably expands its range of EVs, hybrids, and PHEVs.

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Mild-hybrid Isuzu D-Max unveiled, could solve emissions concerns

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A new mild-hybrid Isuzu D-Max could be the answer to the Australian Government’s proposed emissions laws, but production of the electrified ute has yet to be confirmed. The Isuzu D-Max Hi-Lander Mild-Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) has been shown at a media event in Thailand, ahead of the country’s motor show next week. Revealed alongside the electric D-Max ute concept – which has been confirmed for an Australian launch – the D-Max Hi-Lander MHEV combines the company’s 1.9-litre

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A Custom Caterham With A Godawful Redesign Is One Way To Stand Out

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What started as a Caterham CSR 200, is now one of the most visually challenged roadsters on the market. The sportscar was built in Switzerland in 2013 by the Helvetic Motor Company, featuring an entirely new bodywork made out of GRP and carbon fiber. The shocking bodywork was reportedly penned by a former Sauber F1 designer. Called the CSR 200 GT, the world’s weirdest-looking Caterham is currently listed for sale in the used car market, estimated to fetch between €40,000-50,000 ($43,

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Fisker Halts Production

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Startup won’t manufacture for six weeks as it works on finances.

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Would The Face Of New Lancia Work On A Rebadged Mazda Miata?

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The new generation of the Lancia Ypsilon kick started the much-anticipated renaissance of the Italian brand that will continue with the Gamma crossover in 2026 and the Delta hatchback in 2028. However, hardcore Lancia fans can’t help but imagine the return of sportier models, like the Stratos, Fulvia, or Aurelia Spider. The latter has materialized in a collection of renderings conjured by Theophilus Chin.

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2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 43 is a four-cylinder Porsche 911 rival

CarExpert

The Mercedes-AMG GT is the latest AMG sports car to adopt a four-cylinder engine – but not in Australia. An addition to the recently-revealed AMG GT lineup, the new GT 43 moves away from the 4.0-litre, twin-turbo V8 engine, which produces 350kW and 700Nm in GT 55 4Matic+ guise, or 430kW and 800Nm in the flagship GT 63 4Matic+. Instead, the AMG GT 43 is powered by an engine half as big, with half as many cylinders and turbochargers – adopting a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and 48-v

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Musk Says Tesla Roadster Isn’t Really A Car And No One Will Ever Make Anything Like It

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Don Lemon’s interview with Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been getting a lot of attention for the tense way it ended. However, before things got testy between the two men, Musk dropped some tidbits about the upcoming Tesla Roadster, saying that it will be the first (and possibly last) entry into a category of vehicle that has never existed before. The CEO said that the Roadster’s combination of Tesla and SpaceX technology will birth something that’s “not even really a car.”

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Opinion: We need to discuss the brutal reality of road trauma with our kids

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Shielding young Australians from the truth doesn’t help anyone. We used to better communicate the risks on our roads, and we should do so again. Last week, another two young lives were senselessly lost on our roads. A driver and his passenger, both aged in their 20s, were killed when their speeding car lost control on a suburban street and slammed into a tree.

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Someone Chopped A Lamborghini Gallardo To Make A Veneno Replica

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Taiwan might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of supercars and multi-million-dollar car collections. However, as showcased in a video by YouTuber and photographer Effspot, the tiny island nation is home to an array of interesting and cool cars. The video kicks off with footage from an extensive collection of exotics, boasting a striking blue Lamborghini Diablo GT, a Ferrari 512, a 993-generation Porsche 911 GT2, a charming E30 BMW 3-Series, and a Porsche 911 GT3.

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Isuzu D-Max mild-hybrid guns for Toyota HiLux

CarExpert

Isuzu has uncovered its second electrified D-Max of the day, this time previewing a mild-hybrid version of the popular dual-cab ute in Thailand. Following the reveal of the D-Max EV concept earlier today, the Isuzu D-Max Hi-Lander MHEV (mild-hybrid electric vehicle) is a bridge between the brand’s current turbo-diesel lineup and an electric future. However, unlike the electric D-Max – which will enter production from 2025, and eventually come to Australia – the mild-hybrid dual-cab hasn’t been l

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Don’t Take Your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Too Far Off-Road, Because It May Cause The Airbag To Fail

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The Jeep Wrangler is known for one thing above all else: its ability to go off-roading. But leaving the paved road can be hard in any way you might not expect, as a new recall over a familiar issue with the 2016 Jeep Wrangler and its clockspring shows. A clockspring is a special conductor that allows the steering wheel to maintain its electrical connection to the rest of the vehicle while it spins.

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