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Ford working on climate-controlled frunk

Motor Authority

EV front trunks, or frunks, provide handy storage space, but a recent Ford patent filing points to a way to make them even more useful. The filing in question outlines giving frunks climate control. It was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on March 19 but originally filed by Ford in 2022—roughly the same.

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Lebanon Q1 2024: Toyota Land Cruiser and Nissan Patrol on top

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Land Cruiser holds 18.2% of the Lebanese market over Q1. 6,543 new vehicles hit Lebanese roads over Q1 2024. Toyota tightens its grip over the market and posts a fantastic 40.8% share. It is followed by Nissan at 31.5% vs. just 6.6% over the Full Year 2022. Mitsubishi is in freefall at 8.8% vs. 15.2% with Lexus and Kia rounding out the Top 5.

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Designer of Bugattis and Koenigseggs teases Nilu hypercar

Motor Authority

The talented designer behind cars such as the Bugatti Chiron and Koenigsegg Gemera is just months away from revealing his own hypercar. The man in question is Sasha Selipanov, who recently started the design consultancy Hardline27 based in Los Angeles. His new hypercar, the Nilu, will provide a taste of just what's possible at the company. The.

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China new models April 2024: Xiaomi SU7 and Li L6 land

Best Selling Cars Blog

Xiaomi SU7 Let’s examine the newcomers in the Chinese wholesales charts for April. This month we have 12 new models hitting dealerships, 10 of them Chinese. I keep repeating this but once again this shows the extraordinary rate at which domestic manufacturers launch new models compared with foreign ones. To fully understand the scope of the Chinese market, make sure you consult our Exclusive Guide to all 184 active Chinese Brands. 1.

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New Mini John Cooper Works launches this fall

Motor Authority

A new generation of the Mini Cooper hatchback debuted last year, but still in the works is the car's high-performance John Cooper Works grade. It makes its world debut this fall but a lightly modified version wearing a livery inspired by the red and white color schemes used on Mini racers from the 1960s will be present during this year's 24 Hours.

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Syria Q1 2024: Hyundai Mighty tops dead market

Best Selling Cars Blog

Hyundai Mighty The Syrian new vehicle market is virtually dead in 2024 with just 29 sales in the first three months of the year. The Hyundai Mighty ranks first above the Hyundai H1-Starex and Hyundai HR Truck, and that’s it! Full Q1 2024 Top 3 All models ranking below.

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Lamborghini Huracán successor's twin-turbo V-8 sings to 10,000 rpm

Motor Authority

Lamborghini is close to revealing its successor to the top-selling Huracán supercar, and the automaker on Monday presented the first details on the car's newly developed powertrain. The newcomer is code-named the 634, and based on recent trademark activity might carry the Temerario name into production. Prototypes spied testing hint at a.

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Lamborghini's new V-8, Nilu hypercar: Today's Car News

Motor Authority

Lamborghini has revealed a newly developed twin-turbocharged V-8 engine that will form part of a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the successor to the Huracán, prototypes for which have been spotted testing. Lamborghini is saving full details until the car makes its debut later this year, but has confirmed the V-8 will come with a flat-plane.

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Qatar Q1 2024: Toyota Land Cruiser leads, Land Rover Defender and Range Rover in Top 10

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Range Rover ranks #8 in Qatar so far this year. 17,256 new vehicles found a Qatari home over the first quarter of 2023. Here too Toyota dominates the market with 33% share above Nissan at 9.6% and Kia at 7.6%. Below Suzuki, Land Rover is the best-selling non Asian manufacturer at #5 and the only one in the Top 10. Mitsubishi, Lexus, MG, Hyundai and Geely compete the Top 10.

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Introducing AvaAI Revolutionizing Auto Dealership Operations

Get My Auto

Get ready to transform your auto dealership experience with AvaAI, the cutting-edge AI solution brought to you by Get MyAuto. We are thrilled to unveil AvaAI, a groundbreaking tool designed specifically for auto dealers, poised to revolutionize many aspects of […] The post Introducing AvaAI Revolutionizing Auto Dealership Operations appeared first on Get My Auto.

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Iraq Q1 2024: Toyota Hilux topples Kia Frontier

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Hilux is now the best-selling vehicle in Iraq. The Iraqi new vehicle market amounts to 36,943 units over Q1 2024. Toyota overtakes Kia to lead the brands charts with 31.9% share vs. 26.5% for Kia. Hyundai comes in third with 11.4% of the market with all other brands below the 7% mark. MG is 4th ahead of Suzuki, Chevrolet and Nissan. GWM soars to 8th position, one of 4 Chinese brands in the Top 11: Changan ranks #9, Geely #10 and Haval #11.

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The Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance contradicts itself (and me)

Machines with Souls

The Lexus IS 500 F Sport is the last of the naturally aspirated V-8 sedans. It's not perfect, but can the engine alone save the IS? The post The Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance contradicts itself (and me) appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Bahrain Q1 2024: Toyota Hilux and Yaris sedan on top

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Hilux is the best-selling vehicle in Bahrain so far this year. 8,029 new vehicles hit Bahraini roads over Q1 2024. Toyota easily tops the brands charts with 35.3% of the market ahead of Nissan at 9.7% and Hyundai at 8.1%. MG snaps a fantastic 4th place with a 5.1% share with Lexus, Isuzu and Mazda in tow. Changan breaks into the Top 10 at #9 while Haval does the same at #10.

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Used Supply Grows

AutoDealer Today

Subdued spring sales due to affordability issues pad inventory, except for the least expensive vehicles.

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Oman Q1 2024: Toyota Hilux #1, MG up to #3

Best Selling Cars Blog

The MG 5 ranks #5 in Oman over Q1 2024. The Omani new vehicle market amounts to 14,790 sales over Q1. Toyota smothers the competition with a staggering 53.6% share, almost 8 times the #2 Hyundai (7%). MG advances to third place with 6.6% of the market, with Isuzu and Kia rounding out the Top 5. Changan is up to #7 and Mercedes, now sharing data, lands at #13 with 0.9% share.

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Range Rover Electric gets Fortescue’s range-boosting battery tech

Autocar

Elysia claimed its software can improve range by 10%, as well as reduce charging times JLR taps Oxfordshire firm to boost the range of its EVs by 10% and extend battery life by 30% JLR will use new battery management software in its upcoming electric cars that is claimed by its maker to boost their range, performance and lifespan – without the need for any additional hardware.

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Yemen Q1 2024: Toyota holds 95.1% of market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Hilux is the best-selling vehicle in Yemen so far in 2024. 2,233 new vehicles found a Yemeni buyer over the first quarter of 2024. Toyota holds 95.1% of the market with Lexus at 2.5% and Suzuki at 1.3%. Model-wise, the Toyota Hilux takes the lead above the Toyota Land Cruiser and Land Cruiser Pickup. The Toyota Prado and Fortuner round out the Top 5.

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Tesla Model Y, Model 3 receive major price cuts in Australia

CarExpert

They may be the two best-selling electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia, but the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 are nevertheless the latest EVs to receive price cuts. Overnight, Tesla shaved $5000 off the price of its entry-level Model Y RWD (now priced from $55,900 before on-road costs) and cut $4000 from the base Model 3 RWD (now $54,900 before on-road costs).

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Kuwait Q1 2024: Toyota Land Cruiser best-seller

Best Selling Cars Blog

Toyota Land Cruiser 32,887 new vehicles found a buyer in Kuwait over Q1 2024. Toyota remains the favourite with 27.7% share, way above Nissan at 10.7%. Mitsubishi rounds out the podium at 7%, just ahead of Ford at 6.8%. Chevrolet completes the Top 5, distancing Kia and a surging MG. Hyundai, Lexus and Honda also manage a Top 10 spot with Geely knocking at the door at #11.

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Refreshed (and modified?) Ford Mavericks caught undisguised on public roads

Auto Blog

Filed under: Rumormill , Spy Photos , Ford , Truck , Future Vehicles , Hybrid Continue reading Refreshed (and modified?) Ford Mavericks caught undisguised on public roads Refreshed (and modified?) Ford Mavericks caught undisguised on public roads originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2024 11:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lamborghini Huracan replacement has screaming 10,000rpm V8

Autocar

Lamborghini's next supercar drops two cylinders - but gains a pair of turbos and an EV motor New '634' supercar gets nearly 800bhp from fastest-spinning eight-pot on the road, plus boost from axial EV motor The replacement for the Lamborghini Hurácan will feature one of the most powerful and highest-revving V8 engines yet installed in a production car.

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Police Seize Fiat EVs Over Italian Flag As Stellantis-Government Row Grows

Carscoops

Italian authorities seized 134 Fiat Topolino electric vehicles at the port of Livorno due to small Italian flag stickers on the cars. Prosecutors claim the flags mislead customers as the car is actually made in Morocco, alongside Citroen Ami and Opel Rocks Electric. The seized vehicles remain at the port, and it’s unclear if Stellantis will face legal consequences for the flag stickers.

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Used Ford Focus ST 2012-2018 review

Autocar

The Focus ST once held its own against the Golf GTI, but does it have the edge on your second-hand shortlist? At its launch in 2012, the Ford Focus 2.0T ST-3 was around £1000 cheaper than the Volkswagen Golf GTI manual that arrived the following year. Used examples now cost up to £2000 less than the Volkswagen.Which one has the edge? The Focus, with 247bhp, or the Golf, with 217bhp?

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Fisker Reportedly Cancels Roadside Assistance Leaving Owners High And Dry

Carscoops

Fisker owners in the U.S. received an email informing them that the Roadside Assistance service is “no longer available” The news follow earlier reports about Fisker’s Roadside Assistance line not being accessible. The 6-year or 60k-mile service was described as a “limited and supplemental benefit” Fisker is reportedly discontinuing its roadside assistance service in the U.S. market, dealing another blow to owners of the electric Ocean SUV.

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Callum Skye is go-anywhere electric sports car for £80,000

Autocar

The Skye has a target weight of just 1150kg and a 50:50 weight distribution Ex-Jaguar designer’s Ariel Nomad rival is one of the lightest EVs on the market The Callum Skye, an electric all-terrain sports car created by ex- Jaguar designer Ian Callum, is now available to order, priced from £80,000. The first bespoke car from Callum's eponymous design agency has gone on sale just ahead of its public debut at this week's Savile Row Concours in London, having been revealed in digital form late last

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Tesla Driver Reportedly On FSD Dodges Train By Taking Control At The Last Second

Carscoops

A Tesla Model 3 driver narrowly avoided a collision with a train while allegedly using the FSD system (Full Self-Driving). Dashcam footage shows poor visibility due to fog and the driver taking control at the last minute to avoid the train, but then crashing into a pole. The driver steered away from the train at the very last minute, reportedly escaping with minor injuries.

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VW SUV Recalls Reviewed

AutoDealer Today

A dozen owners have complained of doors opening on the road on their own.

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Demerit points wiped for more than 1.2 million NSW motorists

CarExpert

More than 1.2 million driver’s licence holders in New South Wales have had a demerit point removed from their record, following the first year of a trial intended to encourage safer driving habits amid a rising road toll in the state. Introduced as an election promise , New South Wales motorists who previously had demerit points added to their record were told they would have one point wiped – provided they didn’t have any infringements recorded between January 17, 2023 and January 1

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6×4 Krug Expedition Bedrock XT2 RV Brings Mother Nature To Your Doorstep

Carscoops

Krug Expedition has introduced a rugged RV known as the Bedrock XT2. It’s based on a Ford F-550 that was modified by Arctic Trucks. The model features two sleeping areas, a full bath, two TVs, and a solar array. If you’re looking to step up your overlanding game, look no further as Krug Expedition has unveiled the Bedrock XT2. It’s an extreme 6×4 RV based on the Ford F-550.

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Honda debuting Class 8 hydrogen fuel-cell truck concept at ACT Expo

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Misc. Auto Shows , Honda , Truck , Commercial Vehicles , Concept Cars , Electric , Hydrogen Cars Continue reading Honda debuting Class 8 hydrogen fuel-cell truck concept at ACT Expo Honda debuting Class 8 hydrogen fuel-cell truck concept at ACT Expo originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2024 10:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ford Boss Isn’t Convinced BEVs Are The Only Way Forward

Carscoops

Jim Farley says BEVs are a “terrible solution” for some. He added there’s a possibility the answer could be hydrogen or sustainable fuels. Ford will continue to build the V8-powered Mustang for as long as possible. Ford chief executive Jim Farley says he’s unsure if electric vehicles will be the only option in 2035 and is open to other powertrain solutions.

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Is it legal to drive with your fog lights on?

CarExpert

Seeing the road is important but keeping your fog lights on when it’s not actually foggy can be dangerous – those lights can be temporarily blinding to other road users. It’s no surprise, then, that there are strict rules against having your foggies on all the time. Here’s a rundown: Don’t use your fog lights unless you think you need them based on the conditions The rules vary depending on where you live The clue is in the name – use them when its foggy A lot of these state la

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Li Auto Sued In The U.S. For Inflating Demand For Mega EV

Carscoops

A class-action lawsuit alleges Li Auto inflated demand for its vehicles, particularly the new Li Mega electric minivan The Chinese carmaker initially expected to sell between 100,000 and 103,000 vehicles in Q1, but revised this estimate to between 76,000 and 78,000. The Mega marks the brand’s debut in the battery-electric vehicle market and recently underwent a price reduction of 30,000 yuan.

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GM Patented an Anti Road-Rage System That Can Take Control of the Car

Automotive News

Sensors evaluate the driver's mental state and can activate driver assists, taking control of "one or more vehicle functions.

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Turkey Talking With BYD And Chery About Potential EV Factories

Carscoops

BYD recently said it’s interested in a second European factory. Turkey is also speaking with SAIC and Great Wall about new manufacturing facilities. The country is set to impose a 40% customs duty on electric vehicles built in China. BYD and Chery could make significant factory investments in Turkey as Chinese car manufacturers continue to expand around the world and grow their sales in Europe.

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Lamborghini confirms 800-hp V8 for hybrid Huracán successor

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Lamborghini , Convertible , Coupe , Hybrid , Luxury , Performance , Supercars Continue reading Lamborghini confirms 800-hp V8 for hybrid Huracán successor Lamborghini confirms 800-hp V8 for hybrid Huracán successor originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 May 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2025 Rivian R1 Models Gain LFP Battery And Heat Pump, Leaked Doc Reveals

Carscoops

A document indicates the carmaker is ditching its existing 105.9 kWh Standard Range battery pack. 2025 Rivian models will also receive a heat pump as standard. While Rivian now offers Tesla Supercharger support, it’s continuing to use the CCS plug. A comprehensive document used to certify the 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S in the U.S. has leaked online, revealing several changes that have been made to the company’s two flagship models.