Wed.May 22, 2024

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GM's working on a clutch for an electric car transmission

Motor Authority

Electric cars don't require multiple gears, but they still have transmissions. And General Motors is working on a way to make them better. A patent filing from the automaker detailing a new type of clutch actuation for EV transmissions recently surfaced. It was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) May 16, 2024, and.

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Greece April 2024: Toyota at highest in 2.5 years, Suzuki Vitara best-seller

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Suzuki Vitara is the most popular vehicle in Greece in April. New car sales in Greece deliver their highest year-on-year gain for the year in April at +31.3% to 13,445 units. This brings the year-to-date tally up 13.9% to 50,113. The top four carmakers all vastly beat the market. Toyota surges 110.5% year-on-year to 18.8% share, its highest since the 19.7% it hit in August 2021.

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VW delays ID.7 in US, citing changing market dynamics

Motor Authority

The Volkswagen ID.7 was scheduled to reach the U.S. later this year as a 2025 model, but that's no longer happening. VW on Wednesday announced that it has delayed the electric midsize hatchback's release in the U.S. and in Canada, citing changing market dynamics as a reason. The ID.7 has been on sale in other markets since last year. VW also said.

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Singapore April 2024: BYD equals share record at 17.6%, sales up 58%

Best Selling Cars Blog

BYD sales are up 5-fold year-on-year in April. The Singaporean new car market rallies back up 58% year-on-year in April to 3,452 units, the best April result since 2021. The year-to-date tally is now up 33.8% to 11,614. Toyota (+51.5%) advances to 19.8% share vs. 17.2% so far this year, but the hero of the month is once again Chinese BYD (+402.5%) up 5-fold year-on-year to a record-equalling 17.6% share.

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Hennessey confirms performance numbers for 850-hp Mustang Dark Horse

Motor Authority

Hennessey last summer announced a performance upgrade for the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, which promised to lift output from the stock 500-hp rating to a supercar-worthy 850 hp. Ford hadn't delivered any examples of the Dark Horse at the time, and as a result Hennessey didn't have any performance numbers to publish. Fast forward to today and.

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Finding Value on Wheels: A Buyer’s Guide to Used Cargo Vans

3 Brothers Autosale

There’s something distinctly practical yet wonderfully underappreciated about a used cargo van. It’s the sturdy workhorse of the entrepreneurial spirit, a tangible asset in the fleet of small businesses and large enterprises alike. Choosing the right used cargo van is a pivotal business decision. This guide is about finding the right cargo van and discovering a cornerstone for your business’s logistical needs.

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Audi RS 5 Avant, Ford Mustang GTD: Today's Car News

Motor Authority

Audi has once again been spotted testing a prototype for its new RS 5 Avant, this time while it was lapping the Nürburgring. The test vehicle was heavily camouflaged but the general shape of the new RS 5 Avant and some finer details like the intakes of the front fascia and the wide wheel arches could clearly be seen. Despite a planned price.

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Ford's $325,000 Mustang GTD received over 7,500 applications

Motor Authority

It appears there are plenty of buyers willing to drop a sum rivaling a mortgage on a new Mustang. Ford last month started the application process for its Mustang GTD first shown last summer, and the automaker on Wednesday said it received more than 7,500 applications from interested buyers across North America for the 2025 and 2026 model year.

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List of Safe Vehicles for Teens Recommended

AutoDealer Today

IIHS, Consumer Reports suggest used and new models with top safety ratings and less room for error, dangerous driving.

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Hennessey's 850-hp Mustang Dark Horse drops 0-60 mph by a half-second

Motor Authority

Hennessey last summer announced a performance upgrade for the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, which promised to lift output from the stock 500-hp rating to a supercar-worthy 850 hp. Ford hadn't delivered any examples of the Dark Horse at the time, and as a result Hennessey didn't have any performance numbers to publish. Fast forward to today and.

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Mercedes SL spawns radical F1-inspired Purespeed speedster

Autocar

Hardcore debut model from Merc's new Mythos luxury brand gets an F1 halo and motorsport-inspired livery Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the Purespeed concept, a first look at the introductory entry in its upcoming line of limited-volume Mythos models. A prelude to the first car in the range, it is a two-seat speedster based on the SL roadster which swaps a conventional windscreen for an F1-inspired halo.

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30 years on, McLaren marks Senna's death with special livery

Motor Authority

It's been 30 years since Ayrton Senna's death at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix behind the wheel of a Williams, and McLaren will mark the milestone with a special livery honoring the Brazilian Formula 1 icon during this weekend's 2024 Monaco Grand Prix. The livery will feature on the F1 cars of both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri throughout the.

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Mercedes-AMG Mythos PureSpeed Is An SL Speedster With An F1 Halo Roof Bar

Carscoops

Mercerdes-AMG PureSpeed roadster unveiled ahead of this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix First car from exclusive Mythos series of special cars is limited to 250 units PureSpeed is based on latest SL but incorporates AMG One and F1 design cues like halo rollover bar Mercedes-AMG has revealed the first car in its Mythos series, the PureSpeed. It’s an SL-based roadster that features design cues from F1, including a halo-style rollover protection.

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Jeep Avenger goes hybrid and AWD with new 4xe

Autocar

The 4xe combines a 134bhp 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine and pair of 28bhp electric motors Rugged Avenger 4x4 combines a petrol engine with two EV motors for improved off-road ability The Jeep Avenger has gained a rugged new 4xe range-topper that features an all-wheel-drive hybrid powertrain – which brand boss Antonio Filosa promises will “go futher, faster and better off-road” than any rival in its class.

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California Considers Charging Drivers Per Mile As Gas Tax Dwindles Due To EVs

Carscoops

California leads the nation in EV adoption but it’s losing funding it would normally receive from gas taxes. In an effort to bridge the gap, it has proposed a mileage tax on all road users. Now, it’s beginning a pilot program to test out how well it works for the public. Several states use gas tax funds to repair roads and infrastructure.

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Cars Getting Gray on the Top

AutoDealer Today

Average age of vehicles in operation ticks up as a lingering pandemic-spurred effect.

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Hyundai N74 hydrogen supercar is reportedly closer to reality

Auto Blog

Filed under: Rumormill , Hyundai , Coupe , Concept Cars , Electric , Future Vehicles , Hybrid , Hydrogen Cars , Performance Continue reading Hyundai N74 hydrogen supercar is reportedly closer to reality Hyundai N74 hydrogen supercar is reportedly closer to reality originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 May 2024 10:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Car & Driver Ran A “Pontiac Is Back” Ad And People Believe It

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Advert on inside back cover of latest Car and Driver magazine suggests Pontiac brand is relaunching Text teases a 667 hp supercharged V8 with vintage-sounding hybrid tech GM killed Pontiac in 2000, but some people really want to believe it’s coming back Back in the 1960s and ’70s Car and Driver magazine ruffled plenty of feathers with articles about the original coast-to-coast Cannonball Run (featuring a Porsche 911 and Pontiac Trans Am at the Red Ball garage starting line on the cov

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Prices of used electric cars approach ICE equivalents

Autocar

EVs will make up 6% of used car parc by 2027, petrols 62% The average two- to four-year-old EV is now worth £16k, while the equivalent diesel is £18k Values of used electric cars are reaching parity with equivalent petrol and diesel models, new data has revealed. First-quarter data from Manheim Auctions showed an average trade price of £16,654 for a two- to four-year-old EV, compared with £18,063 for an equivalent diesel car – a 7.8% difference.

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2024 Ford F-150 Review: Refresh adds new looks, greater utility, more tech

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Ford , Buying Guide , New Car Reviews , Truck , Hybrid , Luxury , Off-Road Vehicles , Performance Continue reading 2024 Ford F-150 Review: Refresh adds new looks, greater utility, more tech 2024 Ford F-150 Review: Refresh adds new looks, greater utility, more tech originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 May 2024 06:00:00 EDT.

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Watch: 600bhp Jeep Wagoneer S outpaces Tesla Model Y

Autocar

The Wagoneer S will be Jeep's new range-topping model Jeep's second EV will be revealed on 30 May, with performance that outstrips even the V8 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk The new Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV will be revealed on 30 May, claiming sports car levels of performance and a range of more than 300 miles. Launching in autumn, the Wagoneer S will be Jeep's first electric car to go on sale globally, with the much smaller Avenger restricted to Europe.

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7,500 People Applied To Buy The $325,000 Ford Mustang GTD

Carscoops

U.S. applications are now closed for the first two years of Mustang GTD production The European pre-order window is about to open as the car goes to debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans The team says it’s chasing the Nurburgring lap record later this year too In just 37 days, over 7,500 people in the United States and Canada applied to buy the $325,000-plus Mustang GTD, Ford reports.

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Executive Spotlight with Ryan Maher of BizzyCar

AutoSuccessOnline

In the latest episode of the AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight, host Brian Ankney sits down with Ryan Maher from BizzyCar to discuss the pressing issue of warranty recalls in the automotive industry and how BizzyCar is revolutionizing the recall process for dealerships. Ryan highlights the immense scale of warranty recalls in the United States, with over 70 million vehicles affected.

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Volkswagen delays ID.7 sedan launch in North America

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Electric , Sedan Continue reading Volkswagen delays ID.7 sedan launch in North America Volkswagen delays ID.7 sedan launch in North America originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dodge-Approved Demon 170 Convertible Sells For $242,000

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A Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 convertible sold for $242,000 at a Mecum Auction in Indianapolis. This car is one of very few factory-approved convertible Demons built by Drop Top Customs. It has only 30 miles on the odometer and is number 1,100 out of the 3,300 Demon 170s ever built. The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is a car infamous for its outrageous markups, almost as notorious as its straight-line performance from the depths of hell.

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Survey Shows Pro Vehicle Photos Business Booster

AutoDealer Today

Redline study says high-quality images increase consumer confidence.

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Viral Reckless Teen Driver ‘Squeeze Benz’ Arrested, Faces String Of Charges

Carscoops

YouTuber “Squeeze.Benz” famous for viral videos of high-speed drives through New York and New Jersey has been arrested Cops named the reckless driver as 19-year-old Antonio Ginestri from Queens, NY A video featuring Ginestri drifting through Times Square has racked up 4.4 million views A YouTuber and social media clout chaser who filmed himself driving at insane speeds in and around New York and New Jersey, racking up millions of viral views in the process—a story we’ve b

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BMW Concept Skytop leaked ahead of official unveiling

Autocar

Shark nose returns, converging around the kidney grille Shark-nosed Targa-style coupé hints at a potential replacement for the 8 Series A promotional video for a new BMW concept car, called the Skytop, has been leaked online ahead of its official unveiling. A svelte Targa-style coupé, it appears to preview an eventual replacement for the BMW 8 Series.

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2026 Audi RS5 Avant Plugs Into The Future Of Performance

Carscoops

The Audi RS5 Avant has been spied undergoing testing on the Nürburgring. It replaces the RS4 Avant and will likely debut next year as a 2026 model. The wagon could be powered by a new plug-in hybrid powertrain. Audi is gearing up to introduce the redesigned A5 in the second half of the year, so it’s not surprising that attention is turning to the upcoming RS5 Avant.

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GM's Reuss talks fun, four-door Camaro EV, while Ford's Farley says 'never' to a Mustang EV

Auto Blog

Filed under: Rumormill , Chevrolet , Ford , Coupe , Electric , Future Vehicles , Hybrid , Performance , Sedan Continue reading GM's Reuss talks fun, four-door Camaro EV, while Ford's Farley says 'never' to a Mustang EV GM's Reuss talks fun, four-door Camaro EV, while Ford's Farley says 'never' to a Mustang EV originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 May 2024 09:41:00 EDT.

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Study: 90% Of Car Shoppers Eyeing EVs By 2033

Carscoops

Current ‘EV Skeptics’ are expected to become ‘EV Considerers’ over the coming years. The study says that technological improvements, lower prices, and an improved charging network will increase demand for EVs. As many as 90% of new and used car buyers could consider an EV by 2033. A new study suggests that a significant proportion of the population will consider buying an EV within three to five years as barriers fall and demand increases.

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PepsiCo will expand EV fleet in California with Tesla semis and Ford vans

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Ford , Tesla , Commercial Vehicles , Electric Continue reading PepsiCo will expand EV fleet in California with Tesla semis and Ford vans PepsiCo will expand EV fleet in California with Tesla semis and Ford vans originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 May 2024 08:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toyota Plans To Invest Over $500 Million At Texas Plant

Carscoops

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas currently builds the Sequoia and Tundra. The carmaker plans to expand its existing plant while also building a new facility. The local county may provide Toyota with a tax abatement worth $14.7 million. Toyota is looking to invest as much as $531.7 million into its body-on-frame assembly complex near San Antonio, Texas.

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EU new car sales jump 13.7% in April, nearly half of them electrified

Auto Blog

Filed under: By the Numbers , Car Buying Continue reading EU new car sales jump 13.7% in April, nearly half of them electrified EU new car sales jump 13.7% in April, nearly half of them electrified originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New Volvo XC60 And S60 Polestar Engineered Limited Editions Are A Dying Breed

Carscoops

XC60 and S60 plug-in hybrids gain new Polestar Engineered Limited Editions The highlight of the special editions is the 3M wrap with a matte finish Each model is limited to 60 units for the German market Volvo might have significantly reduced its stake in Polestar but the Swedish automaker retains the “Polestar Engineered” badge for performance trims of its models – at least for the time being.

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The Lap: The EV adventure continues across the Nullarbor

Drive.com

The third episode of The Lap airs this weekend. Tune in this Saturday to catch the team on their journey across the iconic Nullarbor. This episode starts in Ceduna, South Australia, and follows the journey across the iconic Nullarbor Plains. This vast expanse is known for its stark, desolate beauty and the crucial lifeline provided by roadhouses scattered along the way.

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Tesla’s Discount Frenzy Freaks Out European Fleet Buyers

Carscoops

Nearly 50 percent of the European new car market is made up of fleet sales Price cuts have reduced Tesla residuals, leading to leasing companies losing out on resale Tesla is offering discounts and promises of better service to European fleet buyers Tesla’s recent and continued price cuts are great for most consumers. But, as with many things in life, there’s always another side to the coin.

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