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Electric Jeep Wagoneer S revealed with posh screen-filled interior

Motor Authority

Stellantis on Tuesday revealed the first images of the Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. starting this fall, likely as a 2025 model. The images show a sleeker exterior than current Wagoneer models, in line with what Jeep previously teased, as well as a screen-filled interior that will include a standard dual-pane.

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Kazakhstan Full Year 2023: Market up 60.5%, Hyundai topples Chevrolet, Cobalt threepeats at #1

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Chevrolet Cobalt is the best-seller in Kazakhstan for the third year in a row. Discover 50 years of Kazakhstan Historical Data here. New vehicle sales in Kazakhstan surge 60.5% year-on-year in 2023 to a record 198,686 units, marking a 7th consecutive year of growth and making it one of the most dynamic markets in the world. Hyundai (+60.1%) snaps the brands lead off Chevrolet (+33.6%), with its share almost unchanged at 23.5%.

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2025 BMW 4-Series Coupe and Convertible gain mild hybrid powertrains

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Every BMW 4-Series will now feature a mild-hybrid powertrain. On Tuesday, the 2025 BMW 4-Series Coupe and Convertible debuted with 48-volt mild hybrid powertrains, tweaked lighting elements, and the automaker's latest infotainment system. When the 4-Series lineup goes on sale in March it will range from $51,695 (including $995 for destination) in.

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Here’s why I won’t be swapping for a 2025 BMW M4 LCI

Machines with Souls

Like death and taxes, BMW releasing an LCI (or Life-Cycle Impulse) on your still-new model is most certain. And now, the time has come for the 2025 BMW M4 Coupe and G83 M4 Convertible (you want the vert). What’s changed, and do I want one? Keep in mind, the M3’s update isn’t released yet, but… The post Here’s why I won’t be swapping for a 2025 BMW M4 LCI appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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2025 BMW Z4 adds manual transmission option

Motor Authority

The 2024 BMW Z4 did not in fact get a manual transmission option, as had long been rumored. Instead the transmission choice has lagged into the new model year. On Tuesday, the 2025 BMW Z4 debuted and finally added the option of a 6-speed manual transmission. The row-your-own shifter will only come in the M40i trim and will be part of a $3,5500.

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BMW M4 facelift brings more power and lower prices

Autocar

'S58' straight six in the M4 gains 20bhp Tech upgrade for 4 Series also introduces new lights and revised infotainment software The BMW M4 Competition has received a range of tweaks aimed at keeping it on pace with the sports car opposition, boosting its engine's output and cutting prices. The twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight six gains 20bhp, up from 503bhp to 523bhp.

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2025 BMW M4 Coupe and Convertible gain power and tech

Motor Authority

On Tuesday, the 2025 BMW M4 Coupe and Convertible debuted with more power, tweaked designs, and upgraded technology. The minor updates will bow when the car enters production for the new model year in March. When it arrives, it will carry a base price of $80,095 including $995 destination for the M4 Coupe and $96,295 for the M4 Competition xDrive.

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Electric Maserati GranCabrio Folgore coming in 2024, MC20 Folgore in 2025

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Maserati recently confirmed a detailed timeline of EV launches that will give the brand an all-electric lineup by the end of the decade. The next scheduled EV is the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore, which will arrive later this year alongside an internal-combustion GranCabrio, Maserati said in a press release. The GranCabrio is a convertible version.

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Lotus Elise successor to arrive in 2027 at £75,000

Autocar

Electric successor to the Elise will be built and developed in Hethel, Norfolk Electric sports car, also replacing the Emira, will use mid-engine-style platform The electric successor to the Lotus Elise , due to go on sale in 2027 with a target price of around £75,000, will be an “essential” part of its future line-up, according to company bosses. Codenamed Type 135, the new two-seat sports car will replace the Emira, the firm’s final combustion engined car.

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2025 Mazda CX-70 2-row crossover SUV aims for midsize glory

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Mazda has followed the playbook of others and shrunk its three-row crossover SUV into two-row form. On Tuesday, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 debuted, and if it looks familiar, that's because it is. The CX-70 is a two-row iteration of the CX-90 including both its available turbo-6 and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Slim on details and long on marketing speak.

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BMW Z4 gains manual gearbox for 2024

Autocar

The gearbox will likely introduce a pricing premium over the standard Z4 M40i German roadster gets a clutch pedal in bid to boost appeal and remain competitive with rival sports cars BMW will begin production of a manual version of the Z4 M40i roadster in the first quarter of 2024. It will be the first time that BMW has put a clutch pedal in the current UK-spec Z4 since it was launched in 2019.

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New Volkswagen Golf R teased, debuts this summer

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The Golf R will show its face this summer. Volkswagen teased the upcoming hot hatch at the Ice Race in Zell am See, Austria. A camouflaged Golf R was on display at the event and VW said a debut will take place mid-2024. The teaser image reveals a sedate exterior that flies under the radar. Larger front intakes are opened to suck in more air than.

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After Going All In On EVs, GM Is Bringing Back Hybrids To North America

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General Motors was one of the major automakers to famously announce it was going all-in on electric vehicles in recent years. As reality has set in, and investor sentiment has changed, it’s now slowing its plan down. And that was just one of the pieces of news the automaker shared during its recent Q4 earnings call that has pleased shareholders.

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Electric Honda sports car reportedly under development

Motor Authority

Honda is conducting development work on an electric sports car, CEO Toshihiro Mibe said in a recently published interview with Autocar. The automaker is "researching sports cars in the EV era," Mibe said. That's not exactly confirmation of a production electric sports car, but Mibe said development work is "steadily proceeding," adding that "at.

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Red Carbon Bugatti Chiron Super Sport Celebrates The Year Of The Dragon

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The latest Bugatti Chiron Super Sport has just left the company’s French factory bound for a customer in Singapore and the owner has spared no expense in making it stand out from all other units produced. This special Chiron Super Sport is known as the ‘Red Dragon’ and the exterior is bathed in red carbon fiber that looks superb in photos and we’re sure is even more staggering to look at in person.

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F1 may have a Chicago Grand Prix in the works

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F1 management has registered trademarks related to a Chicago Grand Prix, a move likely to fuel speculation about an F1 race in the Windy City. First spotted by Planet F1, four applications were filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jan. 18-19, 2024. All for use on clothing, the applications cover four variations of an F1.

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First ride: New 2023 Polestar 4

Autocar

The Polestar 4 will be priced between £50,000 and £65,000 Rakish SUV-coupé gains autonomous tech with 'centimetre precision'; gets up to 537bhp The Polestar 4 will be offered with "eyes-off" autonomous driving technology, touted to deliver "centimetre-level" precision, shortly after it goes on sale as the brand's "reinvention of the SUV-coupé”. Revealed at the Shanghai motor show , it will enter the premium crossover segment as a pure- electric car to take on the Porsche Macan as the Swedish fi

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Chicago F1 Grand Prix, electric Honda sports car, quick acceleration: Today's Car News

Motor Authority

The U.S. might be adding another F1 Grand Prix to the schedule. F1 management filed multiple trademarks for a Chicago Grand Prix with the F1 monicker. While all trademarks were for clothing applications, there's no reason to have apparel exist for something that isn't an event. The 2024 F1 calendar has been released, so a race in the Windy City.

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Dacia targets Dakar glory with concept-inspired buggy

Autocar

Sandrider racer, inspired by Manifesto concept, uses Nissan 400Z V6 running on synthetic fuel Dacia will tackle the fearsome Dakar Rally next year in a radical bespoke competition car based on its outlandish Manifesto concept. The new carbonfibre-bodied rally raider, engineered by Prodrive, is called the Sandrider and has been designed according to the same 'no frills' ethos of Dacia road cars – albeit with a greater focus on aerodynamic efficiency and off-road ability.

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New Ford Transit Connect Offers PHEV Power, AWD, And Trick Rear Seats

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Ford decided to drop the Transit Connect in America last year and that’s a bummer after seeing the redesigned van that was recently introduced in Europe. Sporting available all-wheel drive and plug-in hybrid power, the new Transit Connect is a significant step forward. However, it doesn’t look terribly remarkable as it sports a wide grille, sweptback headlights, and an evolutionary body.

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Black Book: Weekly Market Update

AutoDealer Today

Depreciation is downshifting in the wholesale market, as evidenced by last week's results.

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2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Reveals Interior That Goes All-In On Screens, All-Out On Buttons

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The all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S is inching closer to production and today, and we’re treated to our first look at its cabin design and features. The aesthetics clearly aim to compete with SUVs from other luxury-centric brands. The photos below even unveil some of the unique details that set the Wagoneer S apart from its other Jeep family members.

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Toyota factory raided after emissions cheating admission

CarExpert

Japanese government officials have reportedly raided a Toyota factory just hours after the car giant admitted to producing “irregular” results while testing certain diesel engines. Yesterday , Toyota announced an internal investigation had discovered irregularities during horsepower output testing of three turbo-diesel engines – though the company claimed the discrepancies were only found when using engine control units (ECUs) not found in its mass-produced vehicles.

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2025 Jeep Wagoneer S EV revealed in photos, shows off all its screens

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Filed under: Green , Jeep , Technology , Infotainment , Crossover , SUV , Electric , Luxury , Off-Road Vehicles Continue reading 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S EV revealed in photos, shows off all its screens 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S EV revealed in photos, shows off all its screens originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Next-generation Peugeot 5008 to be unveiled in March

Autocar

New 5008 was previewed in February 2023 in a silhouetted line-up of upcoming Peugeot EVs New large family SUV will offer a mix of hybrid and electric powertrains as it faces up to the Skoda Enyaq The next-generation Peugeot 5008 will be unveiled in March, the brand has confirmed on its second E-Lion Day. The new 5008 will be based on the same STLA Medium platform as the smaller Peugeot 3008 , offering a similar mix of hybrid and battery-electric powertrains.

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Toyota group plant raided in Japan after cheating on engine testing

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Filed under: Government/Legal , Lexus , Toyota , Diesel Vehicles Continue reading Toyota group plant raided in Japan after cheating on engine testing Toyota group plant raided in Japan after cheating on engine testing originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jan 2024 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2025 BMW Z4 M40i Finally Gets A Manual Gearbox, But It’ll Cost You

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BMW has finally relented, and with the 2025 Z4 M40i, it will finally bring a manual gearbox to the table. The six-speed stick shift will be available in worldwide from March 2024, and will be offered to North American customers too. With the “Handschalter” package (yup, that’s German for “hand shift”), owners will be treated to other unique elements, including different suspension settings, wheels, paint colors, and interior trims.

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Victoria’s mobile speed camera operators walk off the job

CarExpert

Government-contracted mobile speed camera operators employed by Serco will strike today for 24 hours in pursuit of better pay and safer working conditions. The Community and Public Sector Union is assisting Serco employees in their fight for an increase in their $26 per hour wage, as well as for increased safety in light of recent attacks targeting mobile speed camera vehicles. “Over two hundred (200) camera sessions were dropped over the long weekend as a result of Serco’s incompete

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Honda’s $112-Plus Software Update Makes Older Accords Tech-Savvy Again

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Honda is taking a stand against planned obsolescence with a fresh initiative. They’re letting dealers work their magic to give 2018–2022 Accords a wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade for a modest fee. Although the new feature will not be available over the air — a dealer technician will have to do it — it will be accomplished thanks to a software update.

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Tesla electric car hacked twice for $US200,000 in cybersecurity competition

Drive.com

A group of computer coders won $US200,000 for hacking a Tesla’s cellular modem and infotainment system in a competition designed to highlight vulnerabilities in technology – and pass the information onto their manufacturers. A team of hackers has won $US200,000 ($AU305,000) for hacking a Tesla’s modem and infotainment system during a competition designed to identify technical weaknesses in automotive electronic products.

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Chaotic LA Street Takeovers End With Gun Shots And Dozens Of Impounded Cars

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Authorities all across the States are trying to figure out how to stop street takeovers and sideshows. In California, the problem appears to be just as bad as ever before after reports of over a dozen such events over the weekend. Police responded by impounding over 30 cars and arresting at least two dozen people. Street takeovers aren’t a new problem for the cities of Los Angeles or Compton.

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VAuto Unveils AI Merchandising Solution

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Says product makes it easier for dealers to win online shopping decisions.

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2024 Audi Q7 Gains Minor Styling Changes, Digital Lights For Its Second Facelift

Carscoops

Audi took the wraps off the 2024 Q7 and SQ7 in the UK, marking the second consecutive facelift of its largest SUV. Changes are mostly cosmetic, focused on the optional customizable high-tech lighting units which are joined by a new grille and redesigned bumpers. The model also benefits from infotainment and safety upgrades, while the powertrain lineup is carried over from its predecessor.

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The most reliable electric cars on sale today

CarExpert

Looking to buy your first electric vehicle (EV)? The rules that apply to what makes a car reliable in terms of its mechanical engineering and design are vastly different between EVs and internal combustion-powered vehicles. Despite the numerous reports on the ‘slowdown’ of electric car sales globally, the Australian market has showed a very strong and healthy growth in the electric car space over the last few years.

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2025 Mazda CX-70 Is A Two-Row CX-90 With An Available Inline-Six Turbo

Carscoops

Mazda has finally taken the wraps off the 2025 CX-70, a two-row version of its biggest SUV, the CX-90. With similar styling, and a more or less identical lineup of powertrains, the model will be perfect for buyers who want a CX-90, but are more interested in hauling stuff than people. Mazda openly admits that the CX-70 is better suited to suburbs than off-road trails, but that clarity of purpose may be a good thing, since the automaker hopes to deliver a big premium SUV for small families.

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Authorities raid Toyota factory amid cheating scandal – report

Drive.com

Japanese officials have reportedly raided a Toyota factory in the wake of the company cheating scandal. A factory owned by a Toyota subsidiary has been raided by Japanese transport officials just days after the car giant admitted to cheating on engine tests. According to a report from news outlet Associated Press, the facility run by Toyota Industries – the affiliate which manufactures the diesel engines at the centre of the scandal – was raided by authorities after Toyota admitted to finding &#

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New Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Racecar Competes In Daytona Before Its Official Debut

Carscoops

Aston Martin recently announced that the new generation of the Vantage GT3 will be unveiled on February 12 alongside the roadgoing Vantage. However, the racecar made an early racing debut at the 24 Hours of Daytona last weekend, flaunting its redesigned bodywork to the unsuspecting spectators. The updated racecar made its first public outing on January 22 during qualifying, before the race weekend on January 27 and 28.

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