Sun.Jul 07, 2024

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Electric Mini John Cooper Works prototype heads for Goodwood

Motor Authority

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.

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Can I sneak a BMW M5 into the garage?

Machines with Souls

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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Australian road toll skyrockets as UN announces bold new goals

CarExpert

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

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BEV And PHEV Sales Soar In Canada While Slowing In The US

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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.

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Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 axed, but manual will live on

CarExpert

Toyota Australia has axed the V8-powered LandCruiser 70 Series and is working to secure as many examples as possible between now and the end of next year. It’s calling time on the 4.5-litre turbo-diesel V8 engine after 17 years on sale locally due to “changing regulations and community expectations”, and is instead expanding the four-cylinder lineup with the addition of a manual transmission.

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BMW Owner Awarded $1.9 Million After Soft-Close Door Snips Thumb

Carscoops

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.

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Denza plans to enter Europe with Z9 GT despite EU sanctions

Autocar

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.

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Kimera K39 hill climb car aims for Pikes Peak in 2025

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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.

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2027 Dacia ‘Baby’ SUV Is Coming To Replace The Sandero Stepway

Carscoops

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.

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Mercedes product plans keeping internal combustion around longer

Auto Blog

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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Toyota Tundra: Big American pickup edges closer to Australian launch

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Toyota Australia has yet to confirm when you’ll be able to walk into one of its showrooms and buy its full-sized Tundra pickup, but a senior executive has given a promising update. “I’m kind of hoping we might have some news by the end of the year,” said Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia vice president of sales, marketing and franchise operations.

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2024 Sports Car Sales: Nissan Z Surges, But MX-5 Slump Shows Miata Isn’t Always The Answer

Carscoops

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.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalled

CarExpert

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.

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Video: First trailer, release date for Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ movie released

Drive.com

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.

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Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ update spied ahead of 2025 launch

CarExpert

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’.

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Official: Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 axed

Drive.com

The day has finally come. The V8 turbo-diesel engine has been dropped from the LandCruiser range after months of speculation about its demise. There will no longer be a V8 offered by Toyota in Australia, with the company announcing the engine will be gone from the line-up of its LandCruiser 70 Series by next year. Toyota Australia revealed on Monday morning that the V8 would be axed from the LandCruiser 70 Series range starting from September, due (in part) to looming Federal Government emiss

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Toyota Australia warns against LandCruiser 70 Series V8 price gouging

CarExpert

With orders paused for almost two years and a lengthy waiting list, the V8-powered Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series was already hot property. Now, Toyota Australia has confirmed it won’t be reopening orders for 70 Series models equipped with the 4.5-litre turbo-diesel, and it expects the value of V8 models to surge even higher – but it has warned dealers not to let anybody skip the queue.

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Compete with Chinese cars or be “wiped out” – Alfa Romeo

Drive.com

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.

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BMW X5 driver loses thumb, wins major settlement in lawsuit

CarExpert

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

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Hamilton holds off Verstappen's late charge for thrilling win at F1 British Grand Prix

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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.

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The premium mid-sized cars with the best fuel economy in Australia

CarExpert

Fuel economy is an important consideration when buying a new car. We’ve taken the cars in the medium size for more than $60,000 category on the VFACTS sales charts and compared them based on their best claimed fuel economy. It’s a European-dominated segment, but there are still some alternatives from Korea and Japan on hand to shake things up.

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Jeep goes preppy with Vineyard Vines collaboration

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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.

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2025 Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ facelift: First spy photo

Drive.com

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.

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Aston Martin DBX707 AMR24 is an F1 medical car for the street

Auto Blog

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.

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Xpeng G6 electric SUV arrives in Australia alongside larger G9

Drive.com

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.

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U.N. launches global road safety campaign in U.S. with goal of reducing deaths by half

Auto Blog

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.

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‘The perfect first model’: The story behind Toyota’s first car in Australia

Drive.com

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.

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Chinese robot 'guide dog' could help the visually impaired — it's even a talking dog

Auto Blog

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.

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Ford 2.0-Liter Teardown Shows How Badly the EcoBoost Can Destroy Itself

Motor 1

This former Ford engine went out in spectacular fashion, going by all the damage.

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EVs aren't exciting anymore. Investors want to hear about software.

Auto Blog

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.

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Million-dollar Ferrari SF90 Stradale flips on roof, safety systems protect occupants

Drive.com

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.

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Junkyard Gem: 1985 Ford F-150 Explorer XL 4X4

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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.

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Pub patrons breathalysed during police operation

Drive.com

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.

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Is this electric SUV the future of one of the world’s largest motorsports?

CarExpert

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

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New Kia Seltos hybrid coming next year to rival Toyota, Hyundai – report

Drive.com

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.

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6 big design trends shaping cars of today and tomorrow

Auto Express

Aysar Ghassan, programme director of the Automotive and Transport Design course at Coventry University, talks us through today’s top trends in styling

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2024 Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior review

Drive.com

The 2024 Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior is a weapon off-road… but you have to deal with on-road shenanigans for the majority of the time. Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety Next steps 2024 Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior Nissan Australia has a past record in taking something from its parent company in Japan and making it better for Australian consumption.

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