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

Carscoops

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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2025 Ford Ranger PHEV: This fuel-saving ute won’t end the weekend

CarExpert

Ford’s upcoming Ranger PHEV ute is more than suited to the needs of most existing owners of the best-selling vehicle, at least according to the company that’s going to sell it. The plug-in hybrid Ranger isn’t due in Australia until next year, but Ford Australia is already trying to reassure those who are on the fence about trading in their turbo-diesel dual-cabs that the electrified ute is up for the job.

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It’s Official: Cadillac Is Entering F1 In 2026

Carscoops

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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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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2026 Audi Q7 And SQ7 Show Their Differences In New Spy Photos

Carscoops

The redesigned Audi Q7 and SQ7 have been spied undergoing testing in Europe. The crossover is expected to debut next year as a 2026 or 2027 model, depending on the market. We can expect a hybridized engine lineup that may include a 3.0-liter V6 with 362 hp. The Audi Q7 was introduced 19 years ago, but we’ve only seen two generations since 2005.

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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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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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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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Car Deal of the Day: SEAT Ateca is a great all-rounder with £219-a-month Black Friday deal

Auto Express

SEAT’s first SUV is still a hit – and it’s cheaper than you might think.

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Oops! $300k Lamborghini Diablo Falls Off Transport Truck

Carscoops

A silver Lamborghini Diablo VT suffered damage after an accident during vehicle transport. The transport truck’s elevator failed while unloading the supercar, causing it to fall off. The Diablo was lifted by a crane to avoid further damage, but the repair bill will be high. Owning a Lamborghini Diablo is every car enthusiast’s whet dream—right up until that dream tail-dives into a harsh reality, courtesy of a transport ramp.

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2025 Peugeot 2008 Hybrid price and specs

CarExpert

Peugeot Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the new 2008 ‘Hybrid’ SUV, ahead of deliveries commencing during the first quarter of 2025. It’ll replace the non-electrified 2008 range for model year 2025 (MY25), with pricing to start from $42,490 plus on-road costs – representing a $2500 increase to the price of entry, though that’s offset by extra equipment.

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

Carscoops

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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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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Executive Spotlight: Unlocking Faster Sales with Digital Titles

AutoSuccessOnline

Shane Bigelow of CHAMP Titles and Kimberly Skogan of Hudson Automotive Group recently highlighted how the National Digital Titling Clearinghouse (NDTC) is transforming title management, offering critical advantages for dealerships nationwide. According to Bigelow, the NDTC enables dealers to seamlessly retitle vehicles. Traditionally, title transfers could take weeks, delaying sales and creating bottlenecks in inventory management.

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Hennessey’s 1,000 HP C7 Corvette ZR1 Delivers Hypercar Performance At A Supercar Price

Carscoops

A slew of upgrades were made to the Corvette’s 6.2-liter supercharged V8. This particular C7 ZR1 has only been driven ~5,000 miles (~8,000 km). It also features Chevy’s optional ZTK Track Performance Package with a large front splitter. The new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 delivers an extraordinarily 1,064 hp from its twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8.

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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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You Can Still Buy An “Old” Subaru Forester Wilderness For 2025

Carscoops

Subaru has revealed that the 2025 Forester Wilderness starts at $34,995, an increase of $75 from last year. The Wilderness is the only Forester model not to upgrade to the new squarer body style introduced for 2025. Power comes from a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter boxer four that sends 182 hp to all four wheels via a CVT. Sales of the previous-generation 2024 Subaru Forester exploded earlier this year as buyers rushed to grab one of the remaining cars before it was replaced by a totally new 2025

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2025 Mazda BT-50 review

CarExpert

The Mazda BT-50 continues to fly under the radar of most ute buyers in Australia, as evidenced by its position below the Ford Ranger , Toyota HiLux , Isuzu D-Max , and Mitsubishi Triton in the sales race. That’s a shame, because the BT-50 makes a strong case for itself. In my humble opinion, few dual-cab 4×4 ute rivals come close to matching the BT-50 as far as appearances go, with its SUV-like design and premium cabin presentation.

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Range Rover SV Orpheus Limited Edition Comes With A Free Statue

Carscoops

The Ranger Rover SV Orpheus Edition is inspired by the Orpheus Island. The Australia-exclusive SUV is limited to 6 units, priced from AU$ 520k (US$ 340k). Each owner will receive a 7.2-foot-tall replica statue of an underwater installation. Land Rover has unveiled the latest special edition of the Range Rover , which is exclusive to the Australian market.

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New Audi Q5 Sportback returns with an even sleeker look

Auto Express

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

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Volvo Reportedly Working On A New PHEV SUV Just For China

Carscoops

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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New Land Rover Defender Dakar rally car in the works for 2026 event

Auto Express

The Defender will be the Dakar’s official car partner next year ahead Land Rover’s works entry

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The Most Important Mercedes-Benz F1 Car Ever Is for Sale

Motor 1

It has an estimated value of over $55 million.

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New Lego F1 sets are giving us the need for speed (champions)

Auto Express

Formula One fans have plenty of new Lego sets to choose from

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Volkswagen CEO: Plant Closures, Layoffs Can't Be Avoided

Motor 1

Workers in Germany have threatened massive strikes against the struggling automaker if any German factories are shut down.

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Bentley Flying Spur review

Auto Express

A superb new powertrain and an even wider range of chassis ability, between sumptuous comfort and dynamic handling, make the new Bentley Flying Spur a wonderful luxury saloon

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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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Toyota exec confirms a new Celica is coming

Torque Report

It’s been almost 20 years since Toyota sold the iconic Celica sports car and although there have been several rumors about a revival we have yet to see one. Now it looks like the Celica is officially coming back, based on a recent statement from a Toyota executive. 2004 Toyota Celica GT-S Japanese magazine, Best Car has a quote from a Toyota exec that confirmed the news at the 2024 Rally Japan event last weekend.

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