Mon.Aug 05, 2024

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Maserati delivers the final Quattroporte

Motor Authority

Maserati is working on a redesigned Quattroporte but production of the current sixth-generation model has already ended. The automaker held an event on July 31 on the shores of Italy's Lake Maggiore, where the final example of the current Quattroporte was delivered to its owner, a resident of the U.S. The same buyer also took delivery of a special.

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Taiwan July 2024: Toyota Corolla Cross ultra dominant, YTD figures tilts into positive

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Corolla Cross leads the way again in Taiwan. 45,678 new light vehicles found a buyer in Taiwan in July, that’s 7.8% over the year-ago figure. Year-to-date, the market tilts into positive at +0.3% to 278,181. Toyota (+5.1%) trails the market slightly but delivers an outstanding share at 29.9% vs. 26.3% so far this year. Lexus (-5.1%) is in difficulty year-on-year but also scores a strong share at 7.3% vs. 6.6% YTD.

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2025 Nissan Frontier gains new look, bigger infotainment screen

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Nissan's Frontier midsize pickup was redesigned for 2022 but an updated version is just around the corner. Revealed on Monday, the updated 2025 Nissan Frontier reaches showrooms later this summer with a fresh new look, increased towing capacity, and new in-car technology. The Frontier's six-foot bed option will also be made more widely available.

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Sweden July 2024: Volvo XC60 edges past Tesla Model Y

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The Volvo XC60 is the most popular vehicle in Sweden in July, for just 13 sales. 16,337 new car hit Swedish roads in July, a -5.6% year-on-year decline. The year-to-date tally evolves similarly at -5.9% to 148,631. Rechargeable vehicles hold a 59.6% market share vs. 59.9% over the same month last year. EVs skid -14.9% to 5,516 units and 33.8% share vs. 37.5% in July 2023 whereas PHEVs improve 8.9% to 4,228 and 25.9% share vs. 22.4%.

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Rivian R1 with Large+ battery actually packs Max battery in disguise

Motor Authority

The Rivian Large+ battery is a Max Pack that's software locked The Large+ isn't an official option; Rivian's reaching out to Large Pack buyers and offering it as an option Rivian could unlock extra battery capacity in the Large+ later for a fee Some buyers opting for an updated 2025 Rivian R1T or R1S with a Large battery are being offered a.

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Fiat to integrate charging cables into electric cars

Autocar

Starting with the Grande Panda, a 7.4kW slow-charger will be integrated into each Fiat's fascia Fiat will integrate charging cables into the bodywork of its next generation EVs, beginning with the new Grande Panda next year. In that car, it will be stored behind a panel on the EV’s front fascia, featuring a sprung cable in what Fiat describes as its novel way of “reinventing” charging.

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2025 Nissan Frontier gains new look, bigger infotainment screen

Motor Authority

Nissan updated the Frontier pickup for 2025 The refreshed midsize pickup can tow more and can be optioned with a 6-foot bed Nissan hasn't said how much the updated 2025 Frontier will cost when it arrives later this summer Nissan's Frontier midsize pickup was redesigned for 2022 but an updated version is just around the corner. Revealed on Monday.

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Porsche honors Swiss racer Jo Siffert with one-off 911 GT3 RS

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The latest one-off Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a tribute to Jo Siffert Siffert was a Swiss racing driver that helped develop the Porsche 917 The buyer for the one-off 911 GT3 RS will be picked at random from interested parties Porsche has rolled out a special one-off version of its latest 911 GT3 RS as a tribute to driver Jo Siffert, a Swiss racing.

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Maserati Quattroporte and Levante axed, ending V8 era

Autocar

Super saloon and SUV retire, leaving Maserati with a choice of V6 or electric model The Maserati Quattroporte and Levante have been axed, bringing an end to the firm’s V8 era. The pair join the smaller Ghibli saloon, which ended production earlier this year having been on sale since 2013, in retirement. All three were based on the M156 platform developed under Fiat’s ownership of Maserati, and had been built at the Mirafiori factory alongside the new Maserati Granturismo and Fiat 500e.

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RML readies Le Mans Hypercar-inspired Porsche 911 upgrade

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British motorsports and engineering company RML Group is celebrating its 40th anniversary with four new products, one for each decade of the company's existence. The products include a Porsche 911 upgrade inspired by the Le Mans Hypercar race cars that compete at the top level in both the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar.

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EV costs on track to match gas guzzlers next year as battery prices drop 'dramatically'

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Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Electric Continue reading EV costs on track to match gas guzzlers next year as battery prices drop 'dramatically' EV costs on track to match gas guzzlers next year as battery prices drop 'dramatically' originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 5 Aug 2024 10:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ferrari Roma, other models on their way out

Motor Authority

The Ferrari SF90 Stradale and 812 GTS are all dead Ferrari said the 812 Competizione, and Roma coupe lifecycles are coming to an end Ferrari has a bevy of products in the pipeline to replace the sunsetting models Ferrari last week provided an update on the current availability of some of its models in a statement coinciding with the release of the.

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Help Them Avoid Being ‘If-Onlys’

AutoDealer Today

Traffic-safety advocates say seat belts save lives, but data show many people still don’t buckle up.

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Tesla Cybertruck Driver Dead After EV Loses Control, Catches Fire

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A man has died in the first fatal accident involving a Tesla Cybertruck. The EV apparently lost control, crashed into a concrete culvert and burst into flames. Emergency services declared the driver dead at the scene and are investigating the cause of the crash. The Tesla Cybertruck has passed another milestone, but this one is nothing to celebrate.

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Bugatti marks 100 years of the Type 35 racer

Autocar

Type 35 made its debut on 3 August 1924, at the Grand Prix de Lyon Sports car that campaigned from 1924-1930 laid the foundations for the brand as we know it Bugatti has marked the centenary of the Type 35, the legendary race car it campaigned for six years between 1924 and 1930. The Type 35 made its debut at the Grand Prix de Lyon on 3 August 1924, having been driven from Bugatti’s Molsheim factory to the city some 300 miles away.

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Report: EV Stations Should Support Multiple Standards

AutoDealer Today

The capability would go a long way in reassuring hesitant mass-market consumers to switch.

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Report: EV batteries have become significantly cheaper over the past decade-plus

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Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Electric Continue reading Report: EV batteries have become significantly cheaper over the past decade-plus Report: EV batteries have become significantly cheaper over the past decade-plus originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 5 Aug 2024 17:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Risk When the Customer Is Not in the Dealership

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Take this series of steps to help protect your business from fraud by this method.

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2025 Nissan Frontier gets a suite of meaningful upgrades

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Filed under: Nissan , Truck Continue reading 2025 Nissan Frontier gets a suite of meaningful upgrades 2025 Nissan Frontier gets a suite of meaningful upgrades originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 5 Aug 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First look at electric Range Rover Sport coming next year

Autocar

Grille pattern is the inverse of that on the existing Range Rover Sport Four Range Rover EVs and two all-new electric Jaguars will be launched by 2026 The electric version of the Range Rover Sport is being readied ahead of its reveal later this year as a high-powered rival to the likes of the Lotus Eletre and Porsche Cayenne EV. One of six electric cars that JLR plans to launch by 2026 across the Land Rover and Jaguar line-ups, it has now been spotted testing in Spain, in prototype form.

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Ram ProMaster EV First Drive Review: Electric, but still a very van-y van

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Filed under: Green , RAM , Minivan/Van , Commercial Vehicles , Electric Continue reading Ram ProMaster EV First Drive Review: Electric, but still a very van-y van Ram ProMaster EV First Drive Review: Electric, but still a very van-y van originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 6 Aug 2024 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dodge Drops New Video That Hints At Final Charger Daytona Sound

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Dodge appears to have finalized the sound of the electric Charger Daytona. The car’s Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust promises to deliver a performance-infused noise with Hellcat levels of intensity. We can expect to learn an assortment of new details about the EV later this week. Dodge is gearing up to host a performance-focused event on August 9, where “attendees will ‘hear’ the latest news on the all-new Dodge Charger Daytona.” It appears we’re getting an early

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Electric Range Rover Sport being readied for 2025 launch

Autocar

Grille pattern is the inverse of that on the existing Range Rover Sport Four Range Rover EVs and two all-new electric Jaguars will be launched by 2026 The electric version of the Range Rover Sport is being readied ahead of its reveal later this year as a high-powered rival to the likes of the Lotus Eletre and Porsche Cayenne EV. One of six electric cars that JLR plans to launch by 2026 across the Land Rover and Jaguar line-ups, it has now been spotted testing in Spain, in prototype form.

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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV Starts Near $70k, Leaked Doc Reveals

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Prices for the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona First Edition models have leaked online. A screenshot of an official doc shows electric Charger Daytona R/T has a $68,570 MSRP and more powerful Scat Pack stickers at $82,170. More affordable non-Daytona Chargers with combustion engines don’t go on sale until spring 2025. A document appearing to show spec and prices for the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona has leaked online revealing that the electric coupe will cost early buyers at least $68,000.

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Aehra names SUV and saloon as it bids for investment in factory

Autocar

Aehra promises ranges of up to 497 miles for its Impeto SUV and Estasi saloon Italian EV start-up has applied for government funding for a €1.2 billion plant in Mosciano Sant'Angelo Italian EV start-up Aehra has named its first two cars the Impeto SUV and Estasi saloon as it ramps up its efforts to begin production. It has submitted a business plan to Italy’s Ministry of Industry concerning a 207,000sq ft factory at Mosciano Sant'Angelo, in the north-eastern Abruzzo region.

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Electric Mercedes C-Class And GLC Confirmed For 2026

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Mercedes CEO, Ola Kallenius, said that the EV versions of the C-Class sedan and GLC SUV will debut in 2026. The all-new models will ride on the MB.EA architecture. Kallenius admitted that if EV sales don’t increase, Mercedes might need to collaborate with other automakers in 2025. Ola Kallenius, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz, confirmed the launch of fully electric versions of the C-Class sedan and the GLC SUV in 2026, based on the new MB.EA architecture.

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RML previews radical 911 upgrade and carbon-bodied V8 Vantage

Autocar

Hypercar-inspired Porsche 911 upgrade package is one of RML's 40th birthday presents UK engineering firm celebrates 40th anniversary with important reveals from its engineering, bespoke and EV divisions RML Group – the UK engineering outfit behind a number of successful global motorsport programmes and highly exclusive road cars – will mark its 40th anniversary in 2024 with four important unveilings.

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Automakers Are Sitting On 57% More Cars Than Last Year

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New vehicle inventory in June was up 57 percent from last June, S&P Global reports. June’s inventory climbed 1.8 percent from the previous month’s total and marked 13 straight months of inventory increases. Most segments have experienced steady inventory growth but stock of compact SUVs has risen sharply over the last 12 months. Forget building new plants to produce EV s nobody wants, it’s new parking lots automakers really need.

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Lucid gets $1.5 billion from Saudi shareholder before SUV rollout

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Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Electric , Lucid Continue reading Lucid gets $1.5 billion from Saudi shareholder before SUV rollout Lucid gets $1.5 billion from Saudi shareholder before SUV rollout originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 5 Aug 2024 17:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2025 Nissan Frontier Gets Bigger Screen And More Long-Bed Options

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Nissan has revealed the new-look 2025 Frontier pickup truck. The mid-size truck gains a fresh face, more equipment, and greater availability of the 6ft bed. Towing capacity is also up by 500 lbs compared with the 2024 Frontier to 7,150 lbs. The mid-size truck segment is a tough battleground that’s home to plenty of pickups newer than Nissan ’s Frontier.

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Volkswagen boss claims GTI EVs will be better than petrol predecessors

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German car giant Volkswagen will soon launch its first electric vehicle (EV) with GTI branding, a nameplate which has become synonymous with fun and fast models since the 1970s. At last year’s Munich motor show, Volkswagen unveiled the ID. GTI Concept , previewing an upcoming electric hot hatch which will be smaller than the petrol-powered Golf GTI , but still offer the performance traits expected from a car wearing a GTI badge.

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Nissan Turns Van Into A Mobile Designer Hotel With MyRoom

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Nissan launched the Caravan MyRoom in Japan, transforming the LCV’s rear into a “designer hotel.” The rear section of the van is suitable for sleeping, working, dining, or relaxing. Amenities include a double bed, sliding table, cozy couch, wood-grain walls, and AC outlet. The sixth generation of the Nissan Caravan has remained largely unchanged for 15 years, yet it continues to draw new buyers with its durability and practicality.

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US police recruit a 43-year-old Chevrolet Camaro

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A Michigan County Sheriff has a ‘new’ ride – a 1981 Chevrolet Camaro , purchased with money seized by police from drug cartels. Saginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel this week unveiled the latest recruit to the fleet, complete with period-correct black and white police livery and signage. Sheriff Federspiel told Michigan news outlet MLive the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 was bought at an online auction for US$29,000 (A$44,540) after his department and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) seized f

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Ferrari Kills SF90 Stradale And 812 GTS, End Is Near For Roma

Carscoops

The SF90 Stradale was introduced back in 2019 and has spawned a Spider and hardcore XX version. Ferrari is already working on a new model to replace the SF90. Likewise, the new 12Cilindri replaces the 812 lineup. It only seems like yesterday that Ferrari released the remarkable SF90 Stradale, a supercar with the power and performance to rival the LaFerrari hypercar.

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Maserati's last V8-powered car is also the final current-gen Quattroporte

Auto Blog

Filed under: Design/Style , Maserati , Luxury , Performance , Sedan Continue reading Maserati's last V8-powered car is also the final current-gen Quattroporte Maserati's last V8-powered car is also the final current-gen Quattroporte originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 5 Aug 2024 09:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bentley Wants To Make Flying B Badge Really Fly With Tiny Drone Patent

Carscoops

The drone could help owners find out parking spots and alert emergency services to accidents. Bentley’s drone could be operated from a smartphone or through the infotainment display. BYD’s innovative YangWang U8 SUV is already available with an optional drone. High-end car manufacturers are continually looking for ways to add new features and technologies to their vehicles, and Bentley could be going tech-heavy with its latest feature, an onboard drone.

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2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE review

CarExpert

Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new coupe and convertible nameplate – CLE – in a market where both body styles continue to decline in popularity. There’s a method to Mercedes’ madness, however. The brand has been busy rolling out more and more electric vehicles (EVs), and that has meant it has needed to thin its combustion-powered lineup.

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