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Jay Leno samples a near-perfect Jaguar XJ13 replica

Motor Authority

While the Jaguar E-Type is famous for having been considered the world's most beautiful car by a certain Enzo Ferrari, for many, the XJ13 race car is the Jaguar that's most appealing to the eye. Sadly, just the one example was built. That was back in 1966, when Jaguar needed a new contender for a return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A combination of.

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I found the worst modern M car for sale

Machines with Souls

Looks like it’s C- (RT) ya later to the Lime Rock Park. Just 20% voted for it. Keeping with the theme of overpriced M, this week I’m pointing at worst modern M car ever made: the BMW 1M. I found a doozy for sale, so you’ll need to talk me out of an M2. Or… The post I found the worst modern M car for sale appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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2025 Porsche Taycan, 2024 BMW 5-Series Touring: This Week's Top Photos

Motor Authority

Porsche's debut electric vehicle, the Taycan, was revealed this week in updated form. Due at dealerships in the spring, the 2025 Taycan brings fresh styling, more range, and increased performance that comes close to matching the performance of the Rimac Nevera electric hypercar on the racetrack. Also revealed in updated form this week was the 2025.

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Toyota Tops Most Dependable Brands And Cars Survey, Chrysler Dead Last

Carscoops

The latest dependability study results from J.D. Power make for grim reading if you’re in the market for a new car. The longer-term reliability of two thirds of all brands has decreased, and industry-wide, drivers are experiencing 190 problems per 100 vehicles. That’s 4 more problems per 100 vehicles than the study found 12 months ago. Worse still, the rate at which problems present themselves has increased.

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Super-GT mega test: Aston Martin vs Ferrari vs Maserati

Autocar

Can the DB12 match Italy's sauve GTs? We test it against the Roma and GranTurismo to find out There’s some debate about exactly who invented the grand touring coupé but very little about where, in national terms, it happened. The popular response to the question of what the first and defining example was is the 1951 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT (extra credit if you reel off the whole lot in a mockney twang, like Paul Whitehouse in his grocer’s apron).

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EV Sales Plunge 55% In Germany As Incentives Dry Up

Carscoops

Like much of the rest of the world, Germany previously provided tax incentives to citizens purchasing electric vehicles. However, in December, the nation’s government abruptly decided to end the incentive program, and in the aftermath EV sales have cratered. Compared to December 2023, sales of new electric vehicles were down 54.9 percent, while sales of plug-in hybrids were down 19.6 percent in the first month of 2024.

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New indoor EV charging station in San Francisco offers a glimpse into the future

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Electric Continue reading New indoor EV charging station in San Francisco offers a glimpse into the future New indoor EV charging station in San Francisco offers a glimpse into the future originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 10 Feb 2024 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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GM hires ex-Tesla battery boss Kurt Kelty as newly created VP of batteries

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , GM , Electric Continue reading GM hires ex-Tesla battery boss Kurt Kelty as newly created VP of batteries GM hires ex-Tesla battery boss Kurt Kelty as newly created VP of batteries originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 10 Feb 2024 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Memo To Automakers: Study Shows Consumer Interest In Car Tech Isn’t All That Strong

Carscoops

Automakers believe that in-cabin technology is one of the most important areas of differentiation, as evidenced by their growing representation at CES. However, a recent study shows that consumer desire for tech displayed at the show is tepid. AutoPacific’s Future Attribute Demand Study (FADS) took a look at three notable technologies shown prominently at CES 2024 to gauge the interest of 11,700 people intending to buy a new vehicle.

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Why Ford's shifting its EV strategy toward big trucks, small affordable cars

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Ford , Electric Continue reading Why Ford's shifting its EV strategy toward big trucks, small affordable cars Why Ford's shifting its EV strategy toward big trucks, small affordable cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 10 Feb 2024 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New DS Flagship Electric Crossover Spotted For The First Time

Carscoops

DS Automobiles , the premium French label under the Stellantis group’s umbrella, is developing a new addition to its expanding lineup: a flagship electric crossover recently spotted testing for the first time in Europe. While the upcoming model’s name remains a mystery, possibilities like DS 8 or DS 9 Crossback have been suggested in the past.

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Driver caught speeding twice in 30 minutes

Drive.com

Two repeat offenders were arrested on separate occasions and are expected to face local courts at a later date – with one motorist clocked speeding close to double the legal limit. A 37-year-old NSW driver will be without her license for at least six months after allegedly being caught speeding twice – half an hour apart. Police clocked the motorist driving a silver Toyota Corolla at 139km/h on a signposted 70km/h road in Milperra – a suburb west of Sydney.

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2024 Lexus LX price and specs

CarExpert

The 2024 Lexus LX has undergone a minor spec change, with the large SUV’s mid-range Sports Luxury variant now available with seven seats – for a price. Launched in 2022, the current generation Lexus LX is largely unchanged since it first arrived in Australian showrooms, following the launch of its Toyota LandCruiser twin. Priced from $151,561 before on-road costs in turbo-diesel LX 500d guise and $155,061 before on-road costs as the turbo-petrol LX 600, the Lexus SUV is about $53,000 more than t

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Dodge Ram van from ‘School of Rock’ sells for $US22,000 at auction

Drive.com

The 36-year-old van was offered with three guitars, a drum case, and a signed photo from star Jack Black. A 1987 Dodge Ram B250 van which appeared in the movie ‘School of Rock’ has sold online for $US21,888 ($AU33,500) Offered through auction site Bring a Trailer , the 36-year-old van managed to attract 57 bids before the virtual hammer fell. The listing states this van was used for filming in the 2003 movie, and is finished in brown with custom artwork on top.

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2024 Mazda CX-60 v Mercedes-Benz GLC comparison

CarExpert

Mazda is making bold claims about its new Large Architecture SUVs, starting with the CX-60. The Japanese brand says its new larger models with their inline six engines and rear-wheel drive architectures are its answer to the Euro premium establishment – namely Audi, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz. So, why not test out that claim? Here on test we have the 2024 Mazda CX-60 G40e Azami up against the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4Matic to see if Mazda can really duke it out with the establishment.

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Inside Porsche’s secret – and priceless – car collection

Drive.com

In a nondescript and secret warehouse near Porsche’s headquarters, lives a collection of cars that is impossible to put a price on. Drive’s Glenn Butler sneaks inside for a quick peek. This is what priceless really looks like. I’m standing in the middle of more than 780 irreplaceable cars. Most — but not all — are Porsches, from one-of-a-kind concept cars and flights of fancy to Le Mans winners and iconic production cars.

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Matt Prior: Not all cars were better "back in the day"

Autocar

Mantara, RV8, Griffith: early ’90s was a great time for simple thrills Prior talks about how we don't have to tolerate badly performing cars anymore, but basic thrills are still available There’s an enjoyable story which our sibling title Classic & Sports Car covered about a TVR Griffith, an MG RV8 and a Marcos Mantara. Or at least it’s a story that I was enjoying, right up to the point when I remembered that I had read a group test of those three cars (along with a Morgan Plus 8 and a Ginetta G

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Sell your LandCruiser: Survive the apocalypse with this 6×6 Rolls-Royce Phantom

Drive.com

The Rolls-Royce Phantom has received the Mad Max treatment, with six wheels and a snake-skin interior. Car builds are often limited by two things – imagination and money – but if you had unlimited quantities of both, what would your dream vehicle look like? For US-based Alexandre Danton, it comes in the form of a Mad Max-like 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom , which has been chopped and extended to accommodate an extra axle for six-wheel-drive traction.

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Scrapyard Gem: 2000 Honda HR-V

Auto Blog

Filed under: Honda , Automotive History , Crossover , Economy Cars , Classics Continue reading Scrapyard Gem: 2000 Honda HR-V Scrapyard Gem: 2000 Honda HR-V originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 10 Feb 2024 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rowan Atkinson’s Land Rover Defender Heritage Edition heads to auction

Drive.com

As one of 400 Heritage Edition models, this Defender represents one of the final examples of the classic Land Rover shape. A 2015 Land Rover Defender 110 Heritage Edition currently owned by British actor Rowan Atkinson – of Mr Bean and Johnny English fame – is set to cross the auction block this month. Listed by Iconic Auctioneers , the Defender has covered just over 6000km since new, and is estimated to fetch between £65,000 and £80,000 ($AU126,000 and $AU155,000) when the hammer falls.

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What it's like to take the Cybertruck camping

Auto Blog

Filed under: Commerce , Parts and Accessories Continue reading What it's like to take the Cybertruck camping What it's like to take the Cybertruck camping originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 10 Feb 2024 04:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: Nintendo Game Boys repurposed as functioning speedometers

Drive.com

Vintage game consoles turned into speedometers for cars is the latest online trend. The latest technology modification trend is turning Nintendo Game Boy Colour handheld game consoles into functioning vehicle speedometers. An example of the new wave of repurposed gaming consoles was spotted by website The Drive on Facebook group Retro Future Community.

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Postal Service, once chided for slow adoption of EVs, announces plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Auto Blog

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Truck , Commercial Vehicles , Electric Continue reading Postal Service, once chided for slow adoption of EVs, announces plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions Postal Service, once chided for slow adoption of EVs, announces plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 10 Feb 2024 06:00:00 EST.

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Florida Police Hit Innocent Ford While Trying To PIT Fleeing Suspect

Carscoops

Police in Florida have released dashcam footage that shows them chasing a lifted Chevrolet Silverado along a busy highway before slamming into its side and performing a PIT maneuver in the middle of traffic. The incident occurred on January 25 when authorities attempted to perform a traffic stop on the Silverado to investigate a 26-year-old occupant for drug possession.

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The best surge protectors of 2024

Auto Blog

Filed under: Commerce , Parts and Accessories Continue reading The best surge protectors of 2024 The best surge protectors of 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 10 Feb 2024 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This Hatchback With Porsche DNA Sees Light For the First Time In A Decade

Motor 1

Porsche assisted in the engine development, and Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign handled the shape.

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Not all cars were better "back in the day"

Autocar

Mantara, RV8, Griffith: early ’90s was a great time for simple thrills Prior talks about how we don't have to tolerate badly performing cars anymore, but basic thrills are still available There’s an enjoyable story which our sibling title Classic & Sports Car covered about a TVR Griffith, an MG RV8 and a Marcos Mantara. Or at least it’s a story that I was enjoying, right up to the point when I remembered that I had read a group test of those three cars (along with a Morgan Plus 8 and a Ginetta G

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Jaguar Engine Teardown Reveals The Dangers Of Overfilling Your Oil

Motor 1

Having too much oil is just as bad as having too little oil in your engine. Let this mangled Jaguar V6 be a warning.

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Guide on How to Check if a Car is Insured

Car Examer

Whether you are purchasing a used vehicle or simply want to verify insurance status, there are several methods to check if a car is insured. Ensuring that a car is properly insured is crucial for both legal compliance and financial protection. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore various approaches to perform insurance checks and understand the importance of staying informed.

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Average Vehicle Size In The US And Europe Is Larger Than Ever

Motor 1

Beefy SUVs rule the road in these regions. Here's how vehicle sizes have changed in the last 20 years.

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2024 Audi Q5 review

CarExpert

Plug-in hybrids are still are heavily-contested discussion point at CarExpert , as for some they meld together being able to drive on electric power in the city with the ease of use of using a combustion engine for longer drives. WATCH: Paul’s video review of the MY22 Q5 Sportback 45 TFSI For others however, they find it hard to look past how you’re lugging around either a petrol engine or large battery pack for no reason apart from adding weight and complexity to the vehicle.

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The controversies everyone will be talking about in F1 this year

Drive.com

Controversy and Formula One go hand in hand… these are some of the contentious storylines coming up in the 2024 season. Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images While Formula One has inevitably set up a ‘David vs Goliath’ story, largely due to the dominance of Red Bull Racing and its generational 26-year-old driver, Max Verstappen in this new era of the sport for F1 fanatics – the success of Netflix’s Formula One: Drive to Survive has attracted new fans to the sport wanting to know

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BMW details where diesel fits in Australian range

CarExpert

BMW won’t bring diesel versions of its redesigned X1 and X2 to Australia, but the technology is far from dead in Australia. Despite diesels being withdrawn from the 3 Series (in 2019), 5 Series (in 2023) and 7 Series (in 2022) model lines in Australia, the company says there’s still a place for them. “BMW diesels – which balance efficiency, vast driving range and substantial towing capacity on certain variants – continue to play an important role in the line-ups of our larger s

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Kia Sportage and Toyota C-HR testing in the UK - pictures

Auto Express

Pictures of the Kia Sportage and Toyota C-HR taking part in our real-world twin test

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Weekend Car Culture Roundup February 10, 2024

Jalopnik

Welcome to a new week! It’s Monday, February 5, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. - Owen Bellwood Read More Read more.

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Kia Sportage vs Toyota C-HR twin test: can Toyota’s new arrival beat Kia’s best-seller?

Auto Express

Toyota’s Mk1 C-HR was a big hit.

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Weekend Beyond Cars Roundup February 10, 2024

Jalopnik

The U.S. military is considering the use of AI during warfare but researchers warn this may not be a good idea given AI’s predilection for nuclear war. In a series of international conflict simulations run by American researchers, AIs tended to escalate at random, leading to the deployment of nukes in multiple cases,… Read more.

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