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Jaguar C-X75 finally made street-legal thanks to Callum

Motor Authority

The Jaguar C-X75 has finally been made street-legal, 14 years after the stunning supercar concept was first shown to the world at the 2010 Paris auto show. Jaguar itself wasn't involved with the endeavor, however. Instead the honor goes to Callum, the design and engineering company founded by the C-X75's own designer, Ian Callum. The C-X75.

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Iran Full Year 2023: Saipa Tiba leads again, Saipa Shahin and Iran Khodro Tara up

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Saipa Shahin is up to #7 in Iran in 2023. Discover over 55 years of Iranian Historical Data here. Today we can share with you production data for Iran over the Full Year 2023. Note prediction figures are very close to sales data as exports are minimal. It amounts to 1,151,586 units, up 2% year-on-year. The Top 3 biggest see their production drop compared to 2022.

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Next Bugatti hypercar debuts in June with V-16 hybrid power

Motor Authority

A modern V-16 car is about to grace the world, thanks to Bugatti. The French performance marque on Thursday announced its new hypercar to replace the Chiron will debut in June and pack a V-16 engine augmented by a hybrid system. A teaser photo and accompanying video shows what appears to be an intake cover crafted from carbon fiber but with a.

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Slovakia January 2024: Skoda Octavia reaches new heights in solid market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Skoda Octavia holds 7.4% of the Slovak market in January. The Slovak new car market soars 18.8% year-on-year in January to 7,935 sales. Behemoth Skoda (+61.7%) vastly outpaces the market to reach 25.4% share vs. 19.8% over the Full Year 2023. The Top 6 brands are unchanged on December and FY2023, however only Dacia (+21.9%) manages to grow faster than the overall rate.

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Third Rolls-Royce Droptail is a study in white

Motor Authority

They say you can't really be sure if a car has a good design, until you've seen it in white. The Rolls-Royce Droptail, a coachbuilt special limited to just four examples, gets that chance thanks to one buyer who commissioned an example finished in white. The car, which was recently presented to its owner at an event in Singapore, was revealed on.

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Jaguar C-X75 supercar finally made road-legal

Autocar

The C-X75 was axed in 2012 but went on to feature in 2015 James Bond film Spectre Designer Ian Callum's firm has heavily re-engineered one of the stunt cars from film Spectre The Jaguar C-X75 has finally been made road-legal, some 14 years after it was revealed, after designer Ian Callum heavily re-engineered one of the original James Bond stunt cars.

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2024 Maserati GranCabrio debuts with V-6, will offer EV option

Motor Authority

Maserati on Thursday revealed the new GranCabrio, the convertible version of the latest-generation GranTurismo coupe that went on sale last year. The convertible arrives as a 2024 model, just like the coupe, but only the performance-oriented Trofeo grade will be available at launch. A more luxury-oriented Modena grade should be coming at a later.

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Aston Martin rules out Lagonda revival, focuses on sports cars

Motor Authority

Aston Martin has no plans to revive Lagonda as a standalone brand for ultra-luxury sedans and SUVs. In an interview with Autocar published on Wednesday, Aston Martin Chairman Lawrence Stroll said the idea of reviving Logonda was “completely dead” and that Aston Martin would continue to focus on sports cars and its SUV, including as the.

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Official: Bugatti Chiron replacement to swap W16 engine for V16

Autocar

French firm's first hybrid will be the first car in decades to use a V16 engine - listen to it here Bugatti's next hypercar will use a mammoth V16 engine, the company has confirmed. Confirming the new hypercar will be revealed in full in June, Bugatti has revealed that it will swap from the W16 engine used by the Chiron and its Veyron predecessor for an all-new unit of a different shape.

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Review: 2024 McLaren 750S reigns on the track, street

Motor Authority

In a persistent rain, the 2024 McLaren 750S bobbles coming out of a sharp right-hand turn on the road course at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Pirelli P Zero Corsas can’t find traction, and it takes a light touch on all the controls to keep this updated supercar pointed in the right direction. On the next straight, I go for more gas, but the.

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EV Sales Rose Last Year

AutoDealer Today

But mix of pressures limit U.S. adoption, though J.D. Power sees EVs passing 50% market share by 2031.

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Volvo cars will soon warn of crashes ahead

Motor Authority

Volvo is rolling out a new safety feature that can potentially warn of a crash or breakdown ahead, something that could be crucial on winding roads or when there's poor visibility. Called Accident Ahead Alert, the system relies on cloud technology and anonymously shared real-time data gathered by various national traffic management centers. Volvo.

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Albert Biermann Says NO To N Vision 74: “We’re Not Making Show Cars”

Carscoops

The Hyundai N Vision 74 is one of the more talked-about concept cars of recent years and many enthusiasts are clamoring for it to be built. However, Albert Biermann, the mastermind behind the N division and Hyundai’s current executive technical advisor, doesn’t seem interested in the concept becoming a production reality. While speaking with Carscoops during the Australian launch of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, Biermann, who joined the Korean carmaker in 2015 after decades at BMW, shared h

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Bugatti V-16 hybrid, 2024 Maserati GranCabrio: Car News Headlines

Motor Authority

Bugatti's successor to the Chiron is set to be revealed in June, and the French performance marque confirmed today the car is coming with a V-16 hybrid powertrain. A teaser video gives a taste of the powertrain's sound, which is much more high pitched than the deep rumble of the Chiron's W-16. A redesigned Maserati GranTurismo went on sale last.

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Apple Spent More Than $10 Billion On Its Failed Car Project

Motor 1

Apple spent an ungodly amount of money over the span of a decade on project "Titan" because it couldn't decide what to build.

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Soft-top Maserati Grancabrio lands with 542bhp V6

Autocar

The new Maserat Grancabrio will initially be offered solely in Trofeo guise. New open-air GT is promised to bring no compromises to performance or comfort The new Maserati Grancabrio has been unveiled with the promise that it enhances the theatre of its Granturismo sibling without introducing compromises to performance or comfort. It trades a coupé roof for a folding fabric arrangement that can be lowered or raised in 14sec at vehicle speeds of up to 31mph.

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Rolls Royce Spent 5 Months Assembling The Clock Face In The Arcadia Droptail

Carscoops

Even Rolls Royce’s entry-level car, the Ghost sedan, will set you back around $350,000, but it looks about as ordinary and affordable as a used Corolla next to the Droptail convertible, which is believed to cost more than $30 million. Only four of the stunning roadsters are being built, each tailored to suit the whims of its (very) wealthy buyer, and Rolls Royce has just revealed the third in the series.

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Bugatti announces V16-electric hybrid drivetrain for Chiron successor

Auto Blog

Filed under: Bugatti , Coupe , Hybrid , Luxury , Performance Continue reading Bugatti announces V16-electric hybrid drivetrain for Chiron successor Bugatti announces V16-electric hybrid drivetrain for Chiron successor originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mitsuoka Is Producing That Bizarre Dodge Challenger-esque Honda Civic

Carscoops

Japanese coach-builder Mitsuoka announced that the M55 Concept will evolve into a production offering by 2025 after popular demand. The model is based on the 11th generation of the Honda Civic but a comprehensive visual makeover transformed it into a Dodge Challenger impersonator, with the five-door fastback bodystyle incorporating elements from various American muscle cars.

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Volvo EX40

Autocar

Volvo’s ageing mid-size electric SUV gets a name change. Does that help bring it back on trend? They’ve rebadged it, you fool! This Partridgism was originally shouted about the Rover 100, but we’re using it here as shorthand to explain the new Volvo EX40.It is, in fact, virtually mechanically identical to the electric version of the Volvo XC40, the Recharge.The name change is to bring it in line with the rest of Volvo’s electric SUV range, such as the forthcoming Volvo EX90.The ‘Recharge’ tag wi

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Hyundai N’s Number 1 Priority Is An Affordable Performance EV

Carscoops

Since the introduction of the original Hyundai i30 N, the Korean brand’s N performance arm has developed several highly compelling models. Now, with the debut of the new Ioniq 5 N, they are entering the realm of sporty EVs for the first time. Yet, the question remains: are we likely to see a more affordable EV from N in the near future? This question was directed to Hyundai N’s executive technical advisor, Albert Biermann, during the Australian launch of the Ioniq 5 N.

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2025 Dodge Charger Preview: Everything we know before the big reveal

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Dodge , Buying Guide , Coupe , Electric , Performance Continue reading 2025 Dodge Charger Preview: Everything we know before the big reveal 2025 Dodge Charger Preview: Everything we know before the big reveal originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WRC to ditch hybrid power from 2025

Autocar

Electrified powertrains axed in cost-cutting push – but an electric WRC class is planned for the future The top class of the World Rally Championshp (WRC) is set to undergo sweeping technical changes in the coming years, with hybrid powertrains ditched in 2025 before a new cost-controlled category is introduced in 2026 - with an electric class following “at the earliest opportunity”.

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2024 Hyundai Staria Gains Hybrid Option With 242 HP

Carscoops

Hyundai expanded the lineup of the Staria in Korea with the new self-charging hybrid option, offering more power and better fuel economy than the existing 2.2-liter diesel and 3.5-liter petrol V6. The electrified setup comprises a turbocharged 1.6-liter Smartstream four-cylinder petrol engine, a single electric motor, and a six-speed automatic gearbox sending power to the front wheels.

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Volvo Tech Alerts Drivers to Wrecks

AutoDealer Today

Automaker says feature is industry first, asks other brands to join it.

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Activists Thwart Tesla’s German Gigafactory Expansion Plans With Tree Houses

Carscoops

Last week, in a non-binding vote, residents of a town near Tesla’s sole European assembly plant in Germany overwhelmingly rejected the company’s proposed expansion plans. Now, environmental activists are setting up camps high in the pine trees surrounding that same plant in Germany. Their goal is to thwart the American automaker’s efforts to complete the 420-acre expansion intended to boost production.

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Lucid aims for electric cars to achieve 6.2 miles per kWh

Autocar

Rawlinson claimed that efficiency of 5mpkWh would be a reality "pretty soon" EV equivalent of 100mpg is the "holy grail" for EV development, says Lucid CEO Lucid boss Peter Rawlinson has said improving the efficiency of electric cars so they can travel 10km (6.2 miles) per kWh is the “holy grail” that will ensure that EVs will help to “save the planet”.

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007’s Gorgeous Jaguar C-X75 Gets Street-Legal Makeover By Callum

Carscoops

The Jaguar C-X75 , originally introduced in 2010, has gone down in history as one of the greatest concepts that never reached production. Luckily, one of the four surviving V8-powered stunt cars from the James Bond movie Spectre is being re-engineered and converted into a street-legal supercar. The project is undertaken by UK-based firm Callum, which was founded by Ian Callum himself, the designer of the concept.

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Driving Lewis Hamilton’s Nissan Skyline GT-R through Japan

Drive.com

For a lover of Japanese cars and culture, driving a Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R through Hakone Pass is something very special – especially so when it’s the very car F1 champion Lewis Hamilton thrashed on social media. As it turns out, Ben Zachariah would be one of the last people to do so. Japanese comic books can lay claim to many things, but arguably the greatest achievement was bringing the art and romance of street drifting to the masses.

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Fiat Panda To Remain In Production Until 2027, Gains Pandina Special Edition With More ADAS

Carscoops

While we are patiently waiting for the debut of the next-gen Panda in July 2024, Fiat unveiled the Pandina – a special edition of the existing model featuring an improved safety kit and a new digital instrument cluster. Furthermore, the Italian brand confirmed that the Panda will continue to be produced at Pomigliano d’Arco at least until 2027.

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Car service franchisor Ultra Tune fined $1.5 million for contempt of court

Drive.com

The Federal Court has found Ultra Tune to be in contempt of court, in proceedings initiated by the federal consumer watchdog. Ultra Tune has been fined $1.5 million for defying court orders. It sets a record as the highest fine issued for a contempt of court proceeding initiated by the government watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

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Feds Investigate Dodge Journey And The Troublesome Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

Carscoops

Federal safety regulators in the U.S. are investigating alleged issues in two Stellantis vehicles that could affect up to 293,426 units in total. The models under scrutiny are the Dodge Journey and Chrysler’s problem child, the Pacifica Hybrid minivan. The first investigation affects more units, but is less alarming. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary evaluation into the 2018-2020 Dodge Journey , after receiving 26 vehicle owner questionnair

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Stink bugs leave new car buyers facing fresh delays

CarExpert

New-car buyers should brace for a fresh round of shipping delays at Australian ports. Quarantine troubles linked to stink-bug infestations, a seasonal pest which has been affecting ships arriving in Australia for more than five years, have begun again. There are already reports of thousands of cars which have failed quarantine inspections. The focus is on Melbourne, a key hub for arrivals by the giant roll-on, roll-off car carriers known as ROROs.

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Maserati GranCabrio Debuts In V6-Powered Trofeo Trim With 542 Hp

Carscoops

Maserati has finally unveiled the new GranCabrio, which is the drop-top version of the GranTurismo. The 2+2 convertible grand tourer is initially available with the Nettuno V6 powertrain in the Trofeo trim, but the lineup will soon expand with the addition of the fully electric Folgore. One can say that the Maserati GranCabrio looks sexier compared to the closed-roof GranTurismo sibling thanks to its topless nature.

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Survey: Dealerships Have Mixed Feelings Over Hyundai and Amazon Online Vehicle Sales Partnership

Automotive Addicts

Dealerships in the U.S. are grappling with a mix of sentiments regarding the collaboration between Hyundai Motor and Amazon, contemplating its potential impact on the car-buying landscape and its resemblance to Tesla’s direct sales model. According to a survey conducted by Automotive News , a significant portion of auto retailers harbor reservations about the initiative.

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Bugatti Chiron Successor Gets A Huge V16 Hybrid Engine And It Sounds Amazing

Carscoops

Bugatti might be under the ownership of EV experts Rimac these days, but it evidently has no immediate plans to abandon combustion power – or to embrace downsizing. The firm has just revealed that it’s replacing its current W16 engine with a hybrid-assisted V16. The news broke in the form of an official Bugatti video that lets us see and hear the new motor, but the automaker stopped short of revealing any details about the engine’s capacity, power output, or whether it’s

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Bugatti Reveals Next Chapter with Confirmation of New V16 Hybrid Powertrain for Next Hypercar

Automotive Addicts

Bugatti has officially confirmed the speculation swirling around its next hypercar, that it will indeed feature a V16 engine, marking a new innovative chapter in the company’s legacy. Anticipation mounts as enthusiasts eagerly await the unveiling of the Chiron successor, scheduled for June. In a tantalizing preview, Bugatti has treated fans to a video showcasing the distinctive sound of the carbon fiber-clad powerplant, adding to the excitement surrounding the forthcoming release.