Fri.Jan 17, 2025

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Ram 1500 REV electric truck reportedly won't have 500 miles of range

Motor Authority

Ram has reportedly canceled plans for its 1500 REV with a 229-kwh, 500-mile range battery The electric truck, due in 2026, is said to be offered exclusively with a 168-kwh, 350-mile range battery Ram will direct long-range customers to its 1500 Ramcharger series plug-in hybrid, which has 690 miles of range Ram's electric version of its 1500 pickup.

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Armaspeed still makes the best intake for the G8X

Machines with Souls

I add a new Armaspeed intake for the G8X. It sounds great, is easy to install, and adds some visual beauty under the hood. The post Armaspeed still makes the best intake for the G8X appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Manthey ups performance of 991-gen 911 GT2 RS for $113,140

Motor Authority

Manthey-Racing has a new upgrade package for the 991-generation 911 GT2 RS The upgrades focus on the aerodynamics and chassis, rather than the powertrain Manthey has also launched a similar upgrade package for the 992-generation 911 GT3 RS The 991-generation Porsche 911 GT2 RS, offered from 2018-2020, is already among the fastest production cars.

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Feds Close Probe Into Cruise After GM Kills Off Robotaxi Firm

Carscoops

The NHTSA was aware of five incidents involving Cruise vehicles and pedestrians. In October, the agency imposed a $1.5 million fine on the robotaxi-developing company. Cruise has since ceased operations and has been folded into GM’s autonomous driving division. It’s been a month since GM pulled the pin on Cruise , its self-driving offshoot that has spent years developing robotaxis that were set to revolutionize how we get around.

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2026 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport body-on-frame SUV spied

Motor Authority

Mitsubishi is developing a new Pajero Sport, the current generation of which is sold as the Montero Sport in some markets Sales of the midsize SUV are expected to start in 2026, though a U.S. launch is unlikely Mitsubishi may also be planning a new version of the larger Pajero/Montero, thanks to a new partnership with Honda and Nissan Mitsubishi.

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FTC Bans GM From Selling Your Driving Data For 5 Years

Carscoops

The FTC said the carmaker had gathered data from millions of Americans through the OnStar service. GM allegedly sold data related to hard braking, speeding, and late-night driving to report agencies. This data can be used by insurance companies to set rates and deny insurance to drivers. General Motors has been banned for five years from providing geolocation and driver behavior data from customers with consumer reporting agencies.

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Ineos Grenadier back in production

Motor Authority

Ineos Automotive announced late Thursday that production of the rugged Grenadier SUV and Grenadier Quartermaster pickup truck has resumed at the vehicles' plant in Hambach, France. Production was paused last September after the Grenadier's seat supplier, Recaro Automotive, ceased production in July due to insolvency. Italian seat manufacturer.

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Ram 1500 REV electric truck won't have 500 miles of range

Motor Authority

Ram has canceled plans for its 1500 REV with a 229-kwh, 500-mile range battery The electric truck, due in 2026, will be offered exclusively with a 168-kwh, 350-mile range battery Ram will direct long-range customers to its 1500 Ramcharger series plug-in hybrid, which has 690 miles of range Ram's electric version of its 1500 pickup truck won't.

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Lexus planning a thrilling new range of ultra high-performance models

Auto Express

The long-lived RC F will be axed this year, but Lexus is set to unleash a new wave of exciting new performance-focused cars

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Honda Pushes Nissan To Buy Renault’s Stake But Can It Afford $3.6 Billion?

Carscoops

Honda is worried about foreign influence if a third party acquires Renault’s shares. Nissan ended 2024 with approximately $9.8 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Renault’s stake is worth $3.6 billion, which may be too much for the struggling Nissan. As if the potential merger between Honda and Nissan wasn’t complicated enough, it’s worth remembering that Nissan is already part of a long-standing alliance with Renault and Mitsubishi.

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Illegal in the UK: Tesla Cybertruck seized by police for not meeting safety standards

Auto Express

An imported Tesla Cybertruck has been seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act

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Toyota AE86 Tissue Box: Wipe Up After Your ‘Fast And Furious’ Moments In Style

Carscoops

Japan’s Camshop introduced a new tissue box shaped after the classic Toyota AE86. The scale model mirrors the Sprinter Trueno from the Initial D manga and anime. It can house both regular and wet tissues, and costs the equivalent of $50. The Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno is one of the most desirable Japanese classic cars from the ’80s, further popularized by its appearance in the “Initial D” street racing manga and anime series, as well as the 2005 live action movie.

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Carmakers “need to get their head around” the importance of retail

Motor Trader

Carmakers need to get their head around that retail is important to deliver on customer experience. Thats the view of Andy Goss, Vertu chair in Vision 2040, a look at the next 5 years from recruitment consultancy and Ennis & Co. Service and Parts are going to get very difficult moving forward because theres not much to replace on EVs apart from tyres in comparison to the current norm, said Goss.

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Six-Door, Four-Cylinder Mercedes E-Class Limo Is All Kinds Of Crazy

Carscoops

Spy photographers have snapped a new six-door limousine from Binz. It’s based on the Mercedes E-Class and features an extra row of seats. Judging by the badging, the model has a four-cylinder engine with 201 hp. Are you a diehard Mercedes E-Class fan? Do you need to accommodate more than five people? If both those answers are yes, look no further as spy photographers have snapped a six-door prototype that dwarfs the S-Class.

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You snooze, you lose… New 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid sells out in only 17 days

Auto Express

This years allocation has been snapped up already, but plug-in hybrid version of the global SUV best-seller is still available

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Is This Dodge Power Wagon Restomod The Perfect Way To Blow $425,000?

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This Dodge Power Wagon has been completely restored and refitted with some choice upgrades. An all-new drivetrain comprises a 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engine and automatic transmission. It sports luxurious features such as heated and ventilated seats, climate control, and a JL stereo. Desert Power Wagons LLC has unveiled its latest custom-built vehicle: a 4-door Dodge Power Wagon finished in Jupiter Red.

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Ford Wants to Be 'the Porsche of Off-Road'

Motor 1

CEO Jim Farley's pledge: "No boring products.

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NHTSA Investigating Nearly 900,000 GM Trucks And SUVs Over Engine Failures

Carscoops

The government has opened an investigation into roughly 878,000 GM full-size trucks and SUVs. The models are equipped with a 6.2-liter V8 engine that may seize due to bearing failure. 39 incidents have been reported and they include popular models such as the Silverado and Tahoe. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation has begun looking into engine failures involving an estimated 877,710 vehicles from GM.

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Toyota Hit With Astronomical Fine for Cheating Diesel Emissions

Motor 1

The $1.6-billion settlement with Toyota's Hino truck division includes a criminal penalty of $522 million, the largest since VW's Dieselgate.

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Electric car adoption to hinge on advanced new tech that makes life easy

Auto Express

Leading industry analyst says EVs ability to integrate with homes and smart tech will ultimately persuade buyers to go electric

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You Have to Read the UK Police's Damning Takedown of an Illegal Cybertruck

Motor 1

The Cybertruck can't be registered in the UK, but that didn't stop one owner from attempting to drive it around Manchester.

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Car Deal of the Day: Carry seven in comfort with the Dacia Jogger for just £236 a month

Auto Express

The family-friendly Jogger embarrasses more expensive SUVs and is our Deal of the Day for 17 January

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UK Police Seize A Cybertruck That Shouldn’t Be There

Carscoops

Greater Manchester Police impounded a Cybertruck for violating UK road safety regulations. The electric truck was driven by a UK resident but it was registered and insured abroad. Police cited safety risks to other road users in the event of an accident involving the pickup. A Tesla Cybertruck was impounded last night in the UK after police deemed it illegal for street use.

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New Lexus LBX Morizo RR 2025 review: a gripping little performance SUV

Auto Express

The Lexus LBX Morizo RR offers a great blend of comfort and performance, just don't expect it to come to the UK anytime soon

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Botdoc Partnership with 700Credit Enhances Credit Pull Capabilities in Botdoc Connect Platform for Dealers

Dealer World

Monument, Co., January 17, 2025 - Botdoc, a leading provider of secure file transfer and operational efficiency solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with 700Credit, a premier provider of credit reporting and compliance solutions for the automotive industry. This partnership will integrate 700Credits services into Botdoc Connect, enabling auto retailer users to perform both soft and hard credit pulls directly within the platform during the car sales process.

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Crewch’s Vision Of Next-Gen Nissan GT-R R36 Is Coming For Your Eyes

Carscoops

The Crewch GT-R356C is one of the wildest concepts from the Tokyo Auto Salon. The one-off is based on the R35 GT-R, using the same lightning units and interior. The bodywork has been completely redesigned, adding supercar styling cues. Nissan has been navigating plenty of financial turbulence lately, leading to discussions about a potential merger with Honda—an idea dramatic enough to steal the spotlight from news about the next-generation GT-R.

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Feds Ban General Motors from Selling Your Data

Motor 1

The FTC says GM can't sell data for five years following allegations of dubious data practices.

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Cybertruck FSD Near Miss Has Tesla Fans Attacking Each Other

Carscoops

A Cybertruck driver claims they nearly had a serious crash while using Full Self-Driving. The owner calls Tesla’s FSD “fatally flawed” after narrowly avoiding a dangerous collision. Defenders of Tesla’s FSD began arguing with other owners about the controversial situation. Semi-autonomous driving technology has become one of the hottest—and most controversial—topics in the automotive world.Perhaps none of it is as opinion-splitting as Tesla’s poorly name

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Auto Trader reveals fastest and slowest-selling used cars of 2024

Motor Trader

Auto Trader has revealed that the Mercedes-Benz GLB Class was the fastest-selling used car of 2024, taking a median of just 16 days to sell. The Mercedes-Benz A Class took silver, with an average of 16.5 days to sell. These models sold almost two weeks faster than the average used car in 2024. At an average of 30 days, used cars were selling two days quicker than in 2023.

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Mercedes May Be Bringing Back AMG And Maybach S-Class Coupes

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Recent trademarks filed in Europe reveal a pair of coupes based on the Mercedes S-Class. The models feature AMG and Maybach branding, with the latter featuring a split rear window. The listings were not filed by Mercedes itself but could hint at a limited production model. Two-door luxury coupes may be a dying breed, but it seems Mercedes-Benz isn’t ready to let the concept fade away just yet.

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Someone Just Paid Crazy Money for This Objectively Awful Car

Motor 1

This 1987 Chevy Chevette only has 47 miles, but is it really worth the same as a new Honda Civic Si? We doubt it.

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79 years of innovation: Highlights from the Honda heritage hall

Autocar

You can't miss the Honda Jet. Honda has a history of pursuing dreams until they come true as the prize exhibits in its Heritage Hall show. Walk in to the large, light-filled lobby of the Honda Heritage Hall and the six exhibits set out in front of you outline what makes the Japanese firm different from so many of its rivals. Theres a 1958 Super Cub bike, an immaculate S600 sports car, Hondas first Formula 1 racer, its first motorbike grandprix race winner and, not to be overlooked,a portable ge

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The top five best-selling brands of 2024

CarExpert

Australia’s new vehicle sales data from 2024 has landed, and it’s no surprise what the top-selling brand was. Toyota was once again the top-selling brand in Australia for the 22nd year running, with its final figure almost two and a half times higher than the second-placed carmaker. For 2024 there were a few shake ups in terms of the top five best-selling brands and how they stand.

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Suzuki Solio Bandit Dreams Of Being A Lexus Or Maybe A Mitsubishi When It Grows Up

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The Suzuki Solio and Solio Bandit received a mid-lifecycle update in Japan. Changes are focused on the redesigned front end and extra equipment. Suzuki has unveiled the facelifted versions of the Solio and Solio Bandit in Japan, bringing updated styling and improved equipment to its small minivan lineup. While the changes may not revolutionize the design, the Solio Bandit, in particular, stands out with cues seemingly borrowed from several automakers, including Lexus, Toyota, and Mitsubishi.

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First pictures of new 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc leaked

Autocar

New look includes LED light bars front and rear Images posted to online forums reveal a more aggressive look in line with the new Tiguan The first photos of the next-generation Volkswagen T-Roc have been leaked online ahead of its official reveal, which is expected to take place later this year. The pictures, which appear to have been taken from a prototypes infotainment or instrument screens, reveal it to be a more aggressive-looking proposition than the current T-Roc.

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Three Parking Lots Closed After Charging $999 Per Spot For Detroit Lions Game

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Detroit temporarily closed three parking lots that were found to be charging $999 per spot. The massive price was in effect for Saturday’s Lions game against the Washington Commanders. The parking lot company claimed the price was simply a mistake and a judge ordered the lots reopened. Parking in the city of Detroit will normally cost you around $20, but that can increase significantly during sporting events and concerts.

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New Volkswagen T-Roc leaked online, and look at the size of that grille!

Auto Express

First images of the next-generation T-Roc reveal a much more aggressive look for compact SUV, ahead of 2025 reveal

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