Motor Authority
JULY 7, 2024
Mini will use the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed running in the U.K. from July 11-14 to present a prototype of its upcoming John Cooper Works E, the new high-performance version of the electric Cooper hatch. The latest Cooper has been launched with both electric and gas powertrains, and the JCW grade will also offer both powertrain types. The.
Machines with Souls
JULY 7, 2024
Car shopping for Mrs. Machines continues when I find a used Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S. It's her dream car, but I must walk by an M5 for less money to get it. The post Can I sneak a BMW M5 into the garage? appeared first on Machines With Souls.
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CarExpert
JULY 7, 2024
The United Nations (UN) wants to halve the global road toll by 2030, tackling the “silent pandemic” with a celebrity-led awareness campaign. The campaign, under the motto #MakeASafetyStatement, will kick off in New York during 2025 before reaching more than 1000 cities in more than 80 countries. Celebrities such as Novak Djokovic, Michelle Yeoh, and Naomi Campbell will support the campaign through slogans such as “I drive slow” or “I don’t drive under the infl
Carscoops
JULY 7, 2024
The US had been outpacing Canada in EV and PHEV adoption, but that changed this year. Eligible zero-emissions vehicles in Canada can get a federal rebate of up to CA$5,000 (~$3,600). Quebec has accounted for 50.6% of all new BEV registrations in Canada this year. Sales of battery-electric vehicles and PHEVs are growing significantly quicker in Canada than in the United States, thanks partly to provincial incentives in Quebec and British Columbia.
Auto Blog
JULY 7, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports , Coupe , Racing Vehicles , Special and Limited Editions , Performance , Supercars Continue reading Kimera K39 hill climb car aims for Pikes Peak in 2025 Kimera K39 hill climb car aims for Pikes Peak in 2025 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 7 Jul 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
JULY 7, 2024
A 2013 BMW X5 owner won a $1.9 million lawsuit after a soft-close door severed his thumb. The jury found BMW liable despite no defect being identified in the door. BMW maintains the car is safe and has not announced any changes to its soft-close door design. In a case that might have some BMW owners rethinking their love for the finer things, a 2013 X5 owner has emerged victorious—and thumbless, but $1.9 million richer—after winning a lawsuit against the German automaker.
Auto Blog
JULY 7, 2024
Filed under: Green , Mercedes-Benz , SUV , Electric , Future Vehicles , Hybrid , Luxury , Sedan Continue reading Mercedes product plans keeping internal combustion around longer Mercedes product plans keeping internal combustion around longer originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 7 Jul 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Carscoops
JULY 7, 2024
The Genesis G70 has always been a standout sports sedan. Since its launch in 2018, it has generated significant buzz for the brand, positioning itself as a compelling competitor to the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class by offering strong performance at a more attractive price point. Fast forward to 2024, and the G70 is a few years into its mid-life facelift and has just been updated for the second time.
CarExpert
JULY 7, 2024
The first example of the Tesla Model Y ’s so-called ‘Juniper’ facelift has been spied in the US, ahead of its reportedly delayed launch in 2025. Uploaded to Reddit by user ‘JackIJack’, this Tesla Model Y was spotted in California, with its front and rear ends covered by camouflage. While we unfortunately can’t see under the covers, previous reports suggest the Juniper update will include sleeker headlights and tail lights like the recently updated Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’.
Carscoops
JULY 7, 2024
The Dacia Sandero Stepway’s successor will be a true SUV, rather than a high-riding hatch. The new model will enter the B-SUV segment in 2027, positioned below the slightly larger Duster. Expect ICE, mild-hybrid, and full-hybrid powertrains, with an EV also being a possibility. Dacia is working on a new entry-level SUV, which is set to replace the Sandero Stepway crossover supermini, capitalizing on the success of the Duster.
CarExpert
JULY 7, 2024
Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled 1465 examples of its C-Class to a fix an issue with the side airbags. “Due to [the] operation of the seat back rest, the driver and passenger side airbag wiring harnesses may become damaged over time caused by seat adjustment, ” the company said in its recall notice. “This could impair the deployment of the side airbag installed in the seats.
Autocar
JULY 7, 2024
The Z9 GT is the first Denza model planned for European sale BYD-owned Chinese electric car brand's line-up will also include new Fangchengbao off-roader Denza is pushing forward with a planned European expansion in the face of fresh EU import tariffs on Chinese EVs. Speaking exclusively to Autocar, European product boss Yi Sun said parent company BYD was in “discussions with potential dealers” to introduce the 14-year-old EV brand to the region.
CarExpert
JULY 7, 2024
German car giant BMW has been ordered to pay US$1.9 million (A$2.82 million) in damages to a US customer whose thumb was severed by his X5’s soft-close doors. The New York Post reports in 2016, software engineer Godwin Boateng was resting his right hand on the edge of the BMW X5’s driver’s door before it had fully closed. However, the car’s soft-close doors – which use motors to complete the final latching movement – quickly shut, severing the tip of his right thumb, which was unable to be reatt
Drive.com
JULY 7, 2024
The upcoming fictionalised Formula One firm starring Brad Pitt – and produced by F1 champion Lewis Hamilton – now has a name and teaser trailer ahead of a confirmed release next June. An upcoming Formula One-themed film starring Hollywood veteran Brad Pitt now has a name – and you can likely guess it. The first teaser trailer for F1 , starring Pitt and British actor Damson Idris, has been released ahead of a planned international release on 25 June 2025.
Carscoops
JULY 7, 2024
US sports car sales dropped 11.8% to 131,410 in the first half of 2024 compared to 2023. Ford’s Mustang topped the chart, closely followed by the now-dead Dodge Challenger. Losers include the Mazda MX-5 and Subaru BRZ, which both suffered 40+ percent sales drops. Grab ’em while you can, because sports cars are on the winding road to oblivion.
Drive.com
JULY 7, 2024
Not even Alfa Romeo is safe from the onslaught of Chinese-made cars, and their lower production costs, which put European car brands on notice. Alfa Romeo has warned car brands will be “wiped out” if they cannot compete with the lower production costs of Chinese manufacturers, days after European regulators introduced tariffs on electric cars built in the nation.
Auto Blog
JULY 7, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports Continue reading Hamilton holds off Verstappen's late charge for thrilling win at F1 British Grand Prix Hamilton holds off Verstappen's late charge for thrilling win at F1 British Grand Prix originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 7 Jul 2024 12:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
JULY 7, 2024
After more than a year of speculation, the facelifted Tesla Model Y – codenamed Juniper – has hit the road in camouflage ahead of next year’s launch. The upcoming facelift for the 2025 Tesla Model Y electric SUV has been spotted on the road for the first time ahead of a global introduction expected next year. An image posted on social media website Reddit by user u/JacklJack shows a Model Y testing in California with camouflage over its front and rear fascias.
Auto Blog
JULY 7, 2024
Filed under: Design/Style , Jeep , Truck , SUV , Off-Road Vehicles , Special and Limited Editions Continue reading Jeep goes preppy with Vineyard Vines collaboration Jeep goes preppy with Vineyard Vines collaboration originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 7 Jul 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
JULY 7, 2024
A new Tesla Model Y rival from inbound Chinese car maker Xpeng has arrived in Australia for display ahead of first customer deliveries later this year. The 2024 Xpeng G6 – the latest Tesla Model Y rival from China – has arrived in Australia for local testing and public previews, ahead of customer deliveries by the end of the year. The G6 mid-size SUV has been joined locally by the G9 , a larger electric Xpeng SUV under consideration for an Australian launch next year.
Auto Blog
JULY 7, 2024
Filed under: Aston Martin , SUV , Luxury , Special and Limited Editions , Performance Continue reading Aston Martin DBX707 AMR24 is an F1 medical car for the street Aston Martin DBX707 AMR24 is an F1 medical car for the street originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 7 Jul 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
JULY 7, 2024
What do a knight and Toyota’s first car in Australia have in common? One of the toughest and best-selling four-wheel-drives. While Toyota has firmly cemented itself as the new car market leader in Australia – the Japanese brand has held the number one spot on the Australian new car sales charts since 2003 – its seemingly indestructible reputation for reliability wasn’t always the case.
Auto Blog
JULY 7, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Safety Continue reading U.N. launches global road safety campaign in U.S. with goal of reducing deaths by half U.N. launches global road safety campaign in U.S. with goal of reducing deaths by half originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 7 Jul 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
JULY 7, 2024
Despite the supercar rolling and landing on its roof, the alleged driver and passenger walked away from the incident relatively unharmed. A Perth driver has been issued an infringement notice after losing control and crashing the plug-in hybrid supercar, worth around $AU1 million when new. The yellow Ferrari SF90 Stradale can be seen in the above photo – uploaded to the social media platform Reddit – upside down on the road with its curtain airbags deployed.
Auto Blog
JULY 7, 2024
Filed under: Emerging Technologies Continue reading Chinese robot 'guide dog' could help the visually impaired — it's even a talking dog Chinese robot 'guide dog' could help the visually impaired — it's even a talking dog originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 7 Jul 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
JULY 7, 2024
Knowing when you’re over the 0.05 limit can be hard to judge, which is why police attended a local pub last week. Police have provided bar patrons the opportunity to find out what their blood-alcohol concentration is – before they get in the car. Offices from Greater Western Sydney Highway Patrol visited a pub as part of Operation Enlighten, which allows those at licensed premises to be breathalysed to help them understand the effects of alcohol.
Auto Blog
JULY 7, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Safety Continue reading EVs aren't exciting anymore. Investors want to hear about software. EVs aren't exciting anymore. Investors want to hear about software. originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 7 Jul 2024 06:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
JULY 7, 2024
Hybrid power is reportedly planned for the next-generation Kia Seltos compact SUV, due towards the end of next year. The Kia Seltos small SUV is planned to enter a second generation next year, with the option of petrol-electric hybrid power from its Hyundai Kona Hybrid sibling, according to a new report. South Korean publication ETNews claims the next Seltos is due to commence production in the country in August 2025, ahead of showroom arrivals in Kia’s home market by the end of the year.
Auto Blog
JULY 7, 2024
Filed under: Ford , Automotive History , Truck , Classics Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1985 Ford F-150 Explorer XL 4X4 Junkyard Gem: 1985 Ford F-150 Explorer XL 4X4 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 7 Jul 2024 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
JULY 7, 2024
With new-car buying habits showing a clear preference for SUVs and a global push towards electric power, one of the world’s most-watched motorsports series could ditch V8 power and go silent. NASCAR, the US racing series best known for its thundering V8 stock cars, has unveiled an electric prototype race car which it’ll test in the coming years. Based on the chassis of the current ‘Gen 7’ racer, there’s no booming 5.8-litre V8 under the bonnet of this prototype, with power instead coming from th
Drive.com
JULY 7, 2024
Despite BMW unveiling an all-new X3 recently, its coupe-style sibling the X4 will be axed next year, and buyers will have to wait for its electric replacement. The BMW X4 won’t see a third generation, the German car maker has confirmed – however, an electric iX4 could be in the works to take its place. While a new-generation X3 was unveiled by BMW just last month, the company told Italy’s Motor1 it had no plans for a coupe version, badged as the X4 since 2014.
Auto Express
JULY 7, 2024
Aysar Ghassan, programme director of the Automotive and Transport Design course at Coventry University, talks us through today’s top trends in styling
Automotive News
JULY 7, 2024
This former Ford engine went out in spectacular fashion, going by all the damage.
Auto Express
JULY 7, 2024
Mike Rutherford wonders whether the Labour party will reinvest the money it will make from motorists in better, safer, more efficient roads
CarExpert
JULY 7, 2024
Australia is known for its large distances between cities and towns, but sometimes it’s the shorter drives that can add up to a high odometer reading. That seems to be the case for this Mercedes-Benz 240D, which has been operating as a taxi on the small Spanish island of Gran Canaria, which makes up part of the Canary Islands off the west coast of Africa.
Car Examer
JULY 7, 2024
The oil pressure warning light is one of the most critical indicators on your vehicle’s dashboard. It signals a potential problem with your car’s oil pressure system, which is essential for lubricating engine components and preventing damage. Understanding what this warning light means and how to respond can save you from costly repairs and ensure your vehicle runs smoothly.
CarExpert
JULY 7, 2024
An 18-year old P-plater is now more than $3000 poorer and will be without their licence for at least six months after hitting 124km/h in a 60km/h zone, allegedly blaming a bad mood for his erratic behaviour. At 10pm on Saturday July 6, Hawkesbury Highway Patrol officers were performing stationary speed enforcement on Springwood Road in Agnes Banks when they heard an “excessively loud” engine approaching.
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