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2027 Audi Q7 spied: Next-generation midsize SUV takes shape

Motor Authority

Audi's third-generation Q7 has been spotted testing in prototype form The debut is anticipated for late 2025 or early the following year The new Q7 may end being one of the last Audis to still feature a gas engine Audi has once again been spotted testing prototypes for its next Q7. Previously thought to be a new flagship SUV out testing, insiders.

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Volvo XC90

Autocar

Spacious seven-seat SUV has been facelifted again. Is it still a must-have accessory for the well-heeled? We’re at a remarkable point in the Volvo XC90’s life. Back in 2015, when this second-generation car was first released, it was cutting-edge and Volvo was a company largely left to its own devices by parent company Geely.Today, things have changed drastically.

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2025 Subaru Forester Wilderness sticks to old design, starts at $36,415

Motor Authority

The Subaru Forester compact crossover was redesigned for the 2025 model year, with the new sixth-generation model debuting at the 2023 Los Angeles auto show. Still absent from the lineup is a rugged Forester Wilderness variant. However, Subaru fans can still purchase a new Forester Wilderness for 2025, albeit one based on the outgoing Forester.

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Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance

Autocar

Is the most potent S-Class yet still recognisable as the luxury limousine of old? The straight-faced imbuing of its flagship limousine with comical gluts of propulsive force isn't an activity that Mercedes has ever shied from.Many times, AMG hasn’t even been needed to apply the finishing touches: the Mercedes mothership was already on the same wavelength.

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Toyota confirms new Celica

Motor Authority

Toyota is working on a modern Celica The new sports car is expected to complement, rather than replace, the GR86 and Supra. The jury is still out on whether the car will pack a gas engine or be an EV Toyota's renewed interest in performance and sports cars may bring yet another gift to enthusiasts: a new Toyota Celica. Speaking during last week's.

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Work has started on next Celica, says Toyota

Autocar

Brand's vice president confirms long-rumoured reboot to spectators at Rally Japan Toyota ’s vice president has confirmed the Japanese brand is readying the next Celica, 18 years after production of the sports car ended. Discussion on reviving the model name has been rife for years and Autocar was told last year that a reborn Celica was being considered as part of a new-era of electric Toyota sports cars - although no executives would go on record to confirm it.

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Hybrid Jeep Cherokee replacement lands in 2025

Motor Authority

The Cherokee nameplate is one of Jeep's most significant, but the last Cherokee was dropped in early 2023 without a successor in sight. Jeep has now finally confirmed that a Cherokee successor is on the horizon, with brand boss Antonio Filosa announcing during last week's 2024 Los Angeles auto show that a compact crossover to fill the void of the.

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Cadillac confirmed for F1 in 2026

Motor Authority

After nearly two years of negotiations, Cadillac looks set to join the F1 grid in 2026. General Motors on Monday announced an agreement in principle with F1 to launch its Cadillac-branded team and a corresponding power unit program, although the latter may not be ready in time for Cadillac's debut as F1's 11th team. GM is partnering with TWG.

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Defender to enter Dakar Rally in 2026

Autocar

Announcement includes sponsorship deal that will see brand supply support cars to the competition until 2028 Jaguar Land Rover will enter the Defender brand into the 2026 Dakar Rally series. The British marque will operate under a works team into the off-road endurance race, using Defender’s “extreme durability and capability in the most demanding motorsport competition on earth”.

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EV Sales Headed for Up Year

AutoDealer Today

October data show solid improvements on the tailwinds of incentives, leases.

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Land Rover Defender To Tackle Dakar Rally In 2026

Carscoops

Land Rover has confirmed the first Defender works team for the famous Dakar Rally. The company will compete at the 2026 event, but will share more information in 2025. The Defender brand will also supply a fleet of support vehicles for Dakar starting in 2025. Land Rover has announced that a Defender rally car will tackle Dakar in 2026. Furthermore, the Defender brand will be the official Dakar car partner between 2025 and 2028, supporting the events with a fleet of SUVs.

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Recall Expansion Affects Several Brands’ E-SUVs

AutoDealer Today

Battery issue to be remedied with software update to prevent loss of power.

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First Recorded Crash Of A 2025 BMW M5 G90

Carscoops

The super sedan was reportedly being driven by a BMW dealership employee. It’s unclear if any serious mechanical or structural damage has been done. Deliveries of the new G90 BMW M5 have only just begun, yet one has already met an unfortunate fate in Poland, crashing and sustaining significant damage. Given the immense power coursing through the veins of BMW’s sports sedan, it’s hardly shocking that someone’s managed to land one in a ditch so soon.

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2025 Isuzu MU-X: Facelifted Prado, Everest rival one step closer to Australia

CarExpert

The facelifted 2025 Isuzu MU-X has been approved for sale in Australia, with government documents outlining key specifications and revealing our first images of the incoming model. Its approval comes after the facelifted seven-seater broke cover in Thailand back in June, which showed off a major front end overhaul and various equipment tweaks inside.

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Volvo Reportedly Working On A New PHEV SUV Just For China

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The new model could use the same powertrain as the Lynk & Co 08. Volvo’s Chinese team is leading the research and development of the SUV. Production of the new model could start as soon as early 2025. Not long after Volvo abandoned its plans to go all-electric by 2030 , the Swedish car manufacturer is said to be developing a new plug-in hybrid SUV that it will sell exclusively in China.

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Police fine man with unique Toyota LandCruiser cooling solution

CarExpert

New South Wales police have defected what could be one of the most worn-out Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series utes on Australia roads, after its missing driver’s side door hinted at deeper issues. On Tuesday November 26, Dubbo Highway Patrol officers stopped a LandCruiser on the Newell Highway in Brocklehurst, having spotted the ute sans its driver’s side door and with excessive rust.

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Toyota Executive Confirms Celica Comeback: Report

Motor 1

After years of rumors, we may finally have official confirmation of the Celica's return.

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Jeep Wagoneer S EV Already Available With 0% APR For 72 Months

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The Wagoneer S Launch Edition costs $71,995 and offers 0% APR for qualified buyers. A pair of electric motors combine to produce 690 hp and 617 lb-ft of torque. For those who prefer to lease, it’s $599 per month with $4,999 due at signing. Hot on the heels of the 2024 Wagoneer S making its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show last week, Jeep has announced some attractive financing and leasing offers for their new electric SUV.

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2025 Ford Ranger PHEV: Here’s what the whole lineup looks like

CarExpert

The Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will arrive in Australia next year with looks which almost mirror the turbo-diesel lineup, but those with trained eyes will be able to spot the difference between the two. Ford has previously confirmed the PHEV powertrain will be available in the Ranger XLT, Sport and Wildtrak – all of which are currently available with both bi-turbo 2.0-litre and single-turbo 3.0-litre V6 diesel engines – as well as the new plug-in-only Stormtrak flagship.

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Tesla Settles Lawsuit Against Rivian Over Claims It Stole Trade Secrets

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Tesla claimed Rivian poached employees and stole trade secrets related to its battery technology. Details about the conditional agreement have not been publicized. The VW Group recently announced a huge $5.8 billion investment into Rivian. Tesla will settle its lawsuit against Rivian after previously claiming its rival had poached employees and had stolen trade secrets.

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Average car age grows as new car prices rocket 129% in 15 years

Autocar

More than 30% of cars in UK are more than 12 years old according to the SMMT UK motorists are shunning showrooms in favour of holding onto their ageing cars, to both the detriment of new car dealers and the benefit of warranty companies and independent garages. Despite total new car sales increasing 6% for the year to date, those to private buyers are down 11.8%, figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show.

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The Bugatti Tourbillon's V-16 Engine Sounds Amazing

Motor 1

Listen to the roar of Cosworth's 8.3-liter engine fitted to a Tourbillon prototype undergoing track testing.

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BYD launching longer-range Blade EV battery in 2025

CarExpert

Chinese plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle specialist BYD is set to introduce a new generation of its Blade battery next year, tipped to deliver greater driving range and performance. “I think in the coming years, 2025, BYD will introduce the new generation of our remarkable Blade battery,” said Cao Shuang, BYD’s managing director for Central Asia in European Auto Sales Division, in remarks reported by CnEVPost.

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Bentley Flying Spur Speed

Autocar

Can new drivetrain lift Crewe’s super-saloon to even greater heights? The best saloon in the world? That's the question posed by the new Bentley Flying Spur Speed after the adoption of a new hybridised V8 engine.This allows for greater efficiency to be added to the car's repertoire, on top of all of the other qualities that have made it great.The introduction of the new V8 drivetrain has come about following the demise of the W12 engine due to emissions regulations.

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Lamborghini's Supercars Use Electric Power From Mercedes, Sort Of

Motor 1

The Temerario and Revuelto use a technology that not even AMG models have yet.

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Dodge Charger Daytona EV Shows Its New Colors As It Gets 0% Financing Deal For Some

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The deal is only available to buyers in the Northeast, Southern, and Central US. Dodge has confirmed the new EV will be offered with the full $7,500 tax credit when leased. While the jury is still out on whether Dodge jumped the gun and launched an all-electric muscle car before the market was ready, Stellantis has unveiled the four colors available at launch: Peelout (orange), Diamond Black, White Knuckle, and Bludicrous.

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Ford says electric and hybrid ute buyers want to tow and go off-road

Drive.com

A Ford survey has found Australian ute drivers would be “more likely” to buy an electrified vehicle if it had greater towing and off-road capabilities. Potential electric and hybrid ute drivers want a vehicle with a greater towing capacity and off-road capability, a new survey by Ford claims. Ford said its survey found 60 per cent of drivers would be “more likely” to purchase an electric or hybrid vehicle if it could tow a higher amount than current offerings.

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It’s Official: Cadillac Is Entering F1 In 2026

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Cadillac will begin with customer engines before introducing its own power units in 2028. Michael Andretti recently transferred daily team operations to Dan Towriss for a fresh approach. The team has already made significant investments to advance its ambitious F1 program. The Formula 1 grid is bracing for a fresh arrival in 2026, as GM and Cadillac finally secured a place on motorsport’s most elite stage.

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Used Volvo XC90 2015 - present review

Autocar

It has big boots to fill and talented rivals to face. Is it up to the task? Plush, mature and packed full of usable technology, the second-generation Volvo XC90 arrived as a serious statement of intent back in 2015, delivering performance, practicality, style and efficiency in a way that made it the definitive all-rounder in a segment brimming with talent.But it also landed at a tricky time for Volvo: the firm was still trying to find its feet after a takeover by Chinese car giant Geely, and any

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In Wake Of Controversial Campaign, Jaguar Boss Said They Had To Shake Things Up

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Jaguar has dismissed “vile hatred” in the wake of their controversial rebrand. The company said they had to do something different to get noticed and are asking fans to reserve judgment until a concept is unveiled on December 2. Jaguar as we know it is dead as they’re being reborn as an ultra-luxury brand. Jaguar has managed to do something they haven’t done in years: get people to notice them.

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New Audi Q5 Sportback returns with an even sleeker look

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Designed from the word go this time around, Audi’s sleek Q5 Sportback is back and looks better than ever

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One-Off Pagani Zonda 760 LM Roadster Might Sell For Over $12 Million

Carscoops

This Zonda started life as a 7.3 Roadster before it was overhauled to a 760 model. Pagani has adorned the bodywork in exposed carbon fiber with green accents. Prices of used Paganis have surged, making it one of the most valuable hypercars in the market. The one and only Pagani Zonda 760 LM Roadster is heading to auction on the weekend and is expected to sell for over $12 million.

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5 Signs It’s Time to Change Your Dealership’s CRM

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5 Signs It’s Time to Change Your Dealership’s CRM Your dealership CRM should be your dealership’s most powerful tool. From streamlining sales processes to enhancing the customer experience, a high-powered CRM can make all the difference in improving sales. However, not all CRMs are created equally, so how do you know when to change your dealership CRM?

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Jaguar Is Buying Back 2,760 Faulty I-Pace EVs Over Fire Risk

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Jaguar is buying back 2,760 I-Pace EVs from US owners due to the risk of fire. Drivers had previously been told to limit charging to 80 percent and park outside. The news comes as Jaguar is fighting against global ridicule of its attempts to rebrand. Jaguar is going to extreme lengths to deal with a fire risk problem on its recently-axed I-Pace EV. The British automaker has agreed to buy back 2,760 2019MY examples sold in the US to get the situation resolved, at least in its customers’ eye

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It's Official: Cadillac Will Join Formula 1 in 2026

Motor 1

F1 has finally approved General Motors' application to join the F1 grid in 2026, but Andretti's involvement is unclear.

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Future Mercedes-Benz EVs Could Move Brake Rotors Inside The Drive Unit

Carscoops

The solution would allow vehicles to use fully enclosed wheels to improve aerodynamics. Water cooling could be used to ensure the brakes don’t get too hot. Mercedes-Benz is looking to reimagine how mechanical brakes work on electric vehicles and has developed a system that shifts the brakes in-board, reducing unsprung mass along with other benefits.

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Cadillac Lyriq getting sports car concept-inspired update

CarExpert

General Motors has allowed journalists to peek behind the curtains at its Michigan design studio, and in doing so appears to have leaked an upcoming Cadillac Lyriq facelift… and possibly other upcoming vehicles. The Wall Street Journal spoke with GM’s global design boss, Australian Michael Simcoe, at the company’s Warren, Michigan technical centre, and during the tour clay models of a revised Lyriq are seen.

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