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Electric Range Rover Sport reportedly due in 2025

Motor Authority

JLR is gearing up to launch an electric version of its iconic Range Rover later this year and will follow it shortly after with an electric version of the related Range Rover Sport. Autocar reported on Friday that the electric Range Rover Sport is due in 2025 and will be followed in quick succession by two more electric Range Rovers sitting in the.

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Romania February 2024: Dacia Duster takes control in negative market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Dacia Duster is #1 in February and YTD. Next generation pictured. New car sales in Romania drop -8.9% year-on-year in February to 11,340 units, tilting the year-to-date tally into negative at -2.6% to 24,073. Local behemoth Dacia (-30%) is hit hard and falls to 29.2% share vs. 38.1% in February 2023. In contrast Toyota (+18.6%) and Skoda (+1.5%) are in positive and complete the podium.

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Audi takes 100% stake in Sauber F1 team

Motor Authority

Audi on Friday announced that it is taking a 100% stake in the Sauber F1 team in preparation for entering F1 in 2026. The automaker announced plans to enter F1 for the 2026 season as both a constructor and power unit supplier in 2022, and bought a stake in Sauber at the start of 2023. In a press release, Audi said it has now reached an agreement.

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Recall Reconnaissance

AutoDealer Today

The growing trend of large-scale recalls requires dealerships to prioritize developing reliable recall strategies.

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Rivian R3, Mercedes-AMG CLA EV: Car News Headlines

Motor Authority

Rivian pulled out a surprise during Thursday's reveal of the R2 electric crossover by also showing a smaller R3 hatchback. Details are slim, but the R3 is expected to enter production later this decade and include a high-performance R3X variant with three motors, a vehicle that was also teased on Thursday. Mercedes-Benz is working on its.

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Used-Vehicle Picture Brightens

AutoDealer Today

Wholesale prices picked up as February ended in a flow of early tax returns that fueled a normalized sales conversion rate, Cox Automotive says.

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2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron gains horsepower, higher starting price

Motor Authority

Audi's Q4 E-Tron has only been on sale since the 2022 model year, but the electric compact crossover is already receiving some key updates. For the 2024 model year, the previous 40 and 50 grades have been replaced by a single 55 grade. The new grade brings more power, but also a higher starting price. The 2024 Q4 55 E-Tron is priced from $56,395.

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2024 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix preview: Sainz sits out

Motor Authority

Following the past weekend's season opener in Bahrain, the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship has skipped over to nearby Saudi Arabia for the country's annual race at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The race will take place on Saturday instead of the usual Sunday schedule to avoid clashing with preparations for Ramadan, which means the initial.

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Rolls-Royce Cullinan Stolen In Atlanta Found Modified In Texas Rolling On Elbow Wire Wheels

Carscoops

Giving your car to a valet can be risky. You could return to find your wheels have been scratched or worse still, may discover a valet driver has taken your prized possession for a joyride. One thing you certainly wouldn’t expect is for the valet driver to give the keys to your car to a stranger and let them drive off in it. Late last year, Scott Ware and his wife checked in to the Thompson Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Rivian R2, 2024 Dodge Charger, electric Range Rover Velar successor: The Week In Reverse

Motor Authority

The Rivian R2 debuted, the 2024 Dodge Charger's powertrain details emerged, and we spotted the electric Range Rover Velar successor. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The Rivian R2 debuted with seating for five and two rows of seats that fold completely flat. When it arrives in 2026, the R2 will come with single-, dual-, or.

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Watch what bullets the Tesla Cybertruck can (and can't) stop

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Weird Car News , Tesla , Truck , Electric Continue reading Watch what bullets the Tesla Cybertruck can (and can't) stop Watch what bullets the Tesla Cybertruck can (and can't) stop originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 8 Mar 2024 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2025 BMW M2 CS spied in the snow

Motor Authority

BMW unleashed a new generation of its M2 compact coupe for 2023, but more potent versions are coming, as evidenced by a prototype for a more hardcore version, likely the M2 CS, currently testing in the wild. The latest photos show a prototype winter testing near the Arctic Circle, and an earlier video from Car Spy Media showed a prototype testing.

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Mercedes A-Class lives to 2026 as firm scales back EV-only plans

Autocar

Hatchback was to retire this year but survives as cost parity between EV and ICE cars is still "many years away" The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is set to be produced well into 2026, plans to retire the fourth-generation hatchback as soon as this year having been cancelled. News of the move comes after Mercedes-Benz confirmed it was abandoning its EV-only stance in favour of what its CEO Ola Källenius describes as a more “flexible” model strategy, under which it will continue to produce ICE models ba

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Former GM President John F. Gordon's 1964 Cheetah #002 prototype surfaces for sale

Motor Authority

A 1964 Cheetah prototype once owned by a General Motors president is listed for sale on Hemmings. The Cheetah was created by Bill Thomas, who, after success tuning and racing Corvettes, sought to build a Chevrolet-powered rival to the Shelby Cobra. But instead of using an existing chassis, as Shelby did with the AC Ace, Thomas designed the Cheetah.

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KGM Torres EVX

Autocar

BYD power and outdoorsy styling for Ssangyong successor's debut EV BYD, Fisker, Nio, IM, Omoda, Jaecoo, Seres, Skywell, Lucid, Ora… How many more new brands can the UK car market take before it bursts at the seams? And now there's another: KGM. But at least this is something of a known entity, having sold cars here for two decades in its previous life as Ssangyong.

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Marketing to Spanish Speakers

AutoDealer Today

How accurate inventory translations can improve conversions among this important client segment

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New campaign targets middle-lane hogging and tailgating

Autocar

The campaign is set to run on TV, social media, and radio National Highways urges drivers to keep left on motorways and stay at least two seconds behind the car in front National Highways has launched a campaign aimed at motorists who sit in the middle lane on motorways. The campaign, called 'Little changes, little everything', was set up in response to a survey conducted by England's roads authority involving 2500 people aged between 16 and 75.

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Nissan Rumored To Send Off R35 GT-R Next Week With Limited 2025MY

Carscoops

The R35 generation Nissan GT-R has been around since 2007, which in the automotive world makes it quite the geezer — not that you would be able to tell by its performance figures. However, the supercar slayer won’t stick around for much longer. According to a new report, Nissan is gearing up to release one final limited-edition model for the 2025 model year.

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The most (and least) trusted car brands in Australia for 2023

Drive.com

Roy Morgan’s new Most Trusted Brands survey has once again revealed the car makers held in high esteem by the Australian public. Every two months, 2000 Australians are surveyed by Roy Morgan , an Australian market research company, to find out where major brands sit on the trust and distrust ladder. Annually, Roy Morgan collects 25,000 of these unique Australian opinions, and it has just released its automotive statistics for 2023.

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Texas Truck Meet Marred By Destructive Crowds After The Event

Carscoops

An event known as ‘Lone Star Throwdown’ took place in Conroe, Texas , from February 23rd to the 25th, and unfortunately, it ended on a sour note. While the event itself proceeded smoothly, a group of participants and numerous spectators caused chaos, resulting in property damage and reports of urinating on police vehicles. The situation only came to a halt after intervention from Homeland Security.

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Peugeot Hypersquare steering wheel set for production in 2026

Autocar

The square ‘wheel’ in the Inception concept will make a 2026 production debut Firm says it will "take and evolve steering control" with Hypersquare technology that is currently being tested Peugeot’s Hypersquare steering ‘wheel’ is on track to make production in 2026 after extensive clinics showed customers are ready for the step change in interior design and technology.

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Rivian R1T Proves As Efficient As A Ram TRX In 1,100 Mile Test

Carscoops

The Rivian R1T is a desirable pickup in the eyes of many. Fans seem to love its styling, its capability, and its eco-friendly nature. That last feature might just be a bit of a misnomer though as a recent test suggests. In a road trip from Michigan to Florida the R1T cost as much, or even more to fuel than a Ram TRX and required over five hours of charging in the process.

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Chevy announces new Blazer EV pricing as production resumes

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Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Chevrolet , Car Buying , Crossover , Electric Continue reading Chevy announces new Blazer EV pricing as production resumes Chevy announces new Blazer EV pricing as production resumes originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 8 Mar 2024 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Scout Motors Takes A Jab At Chevy Blazer And Ford Bronco

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Before Ford was producing the Bronco and Chevrolet was building the Blazer, International Harvester was making the legendary Scout. It has been 44 years since the last Scout rolled off the production line but the brand has been resurrected under the VW Group and is preparing to launch two all-electric off-roaders. A new promotional clip from Scout Motors was recently shared to YouTube and if it doesn’t get you amped-up for the brand’s revival, we don’t know what will.

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia EVs confirmed for 2025 and 2026

Autocar

The new Giulia and Stelvio will be built in Cassino, Italy Sporting saloon and SUV will be based on new Stellantis STLA Large platform, upgraded with 800V electricals The next-generation Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV will make the switch to electric power when it arrives in 2025. It will be followed by a new Giulia saloon in 2026, and Alfa Romeo will go EV-only a year after.

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The Lotus Emira Gets Approval To Be Sold In The U.S.

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The Lotus Emira has been certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and deliveries of the mid-engined sports car can finally commence in the United States. Lotus has already shipped hundreds of Emiras into the United States but they had been stuck at dealerships waiting for emissions approval. While there are just 14 states in the U.S. that follow CARB standards, Lotus was holding back deliveries of the Emira across the entirety of the U.S. to ensure buyers in those states didn’

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Tesla Cybertruck values drop sharply after big spike

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Tesla , Truck , Electric Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck values drop sharply after big spike Tesla Cybertruck values drop sharply after big spike originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 8 Mar 2024 09:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Stolen Ferrari F40 Lost For Over Two Decades, Found And Returned Home

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Imagine being the owner of a Ferrari F40 that’s got stolen and getting it back 24 years later. This is not a movie script but a real-life case that happened recently with the help of a firm called Art Recovery International. Christopher A. Marinello, CEO and founder of Art Recovery International, shared the news on his LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter) profiles.

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GMSV evaluating large electric pickups for Australia

CarExpert

General Motors Speciality Vehicles (GMSV) has made its bread and butter selling the V8-powered Chevrolet Silverado pickups and Corvette sports car, though it’s evaluating the possibility of bringing large electric pickups such as the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Hummer EV Down Under. General Motors (GM) Australia and New Zealand managing director Jess Bala told CarExpert the company is “always evaluating what cars we think are the right ones for our market” “Whether it&

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Facelifted Tesla Model 3 Performance Could Deliver 618 HP

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It’s no secret that Tesla loves big horsepower numbers and with the updated Model 3 Performance, it appears poised to give it a significant boost over the model it replaces. A lot has been said about the mysterious lack of a new flagship variant of the facelifted Model 3 which debuted last year. Now, certification documents to emerge out of South Korea have revealed that Tesla will equip the new model with an upgraded rear electric motor known as 4D2.

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Rivian Pauses $5 Billion Electric Truck Plant Construction in Georgia to Save Money and Speed Production of Newly Released R2 SUV

Automotive Addicts

Rivian Automotive’s decision to halt the construction of its $5 billion manufacturing plant in Georgia looks to be a strategic shift aimed at expediting production and reducing costs. Initially intended for the production of the new R2 midsize SUVs, the company now plans to commence production at its existing facility in Normal, Illinois. This pivot enables Rivian to accelerate the market introduction of the R2 , slated for 2026, while also achieving significant cost savings of $2.25 billi

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A GMC Hummer EV Crabwalking On 30-Inch Wheels Is Peak Pointlessness

Carscoops

The GMC Hummer EV is a behemoth in the truest sense of the word. It tips the scales at over 9,600 lbs (4,355 kg) and has a battery pack that weighs almost 3,000 lbs (1,400 kg), roughly the same as a Honda Civic. In flagship guise, it also has up to 1,000 hp. With all this in mind, it’s hardly a surprise the owner of this example has opted to make it even more outlandish with a set of massive aftermarket wheels.

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Tucson’s DUI Maze: Navigating Legal Twists and Turns

Automotive Addicts

Facing a DUI charge in Tucson can be a daunting and complex process, stirring a host of concerns related to legal procedures, potential penalties, and future implications. It necessitates a thorough understanding of Arizona’s DUI laws, which are known for their rigor and the severe consequences they can impose on those convicted. This is why individuals facing such charges often seek the expertise of a skilled Tucson DUI lawyer to navigate the intricate legal landscape, ensuring their righ

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Kia Stinger, K900 Recalled As Turbo Oil Pipe Could Melt Sparking Fire Fears

Carscoops

Kia is recalling 36,248 Stingers and K900s in the United States over fears that a pipe feeding oil to the turbocharger could suffer heat damage, allowing the flammable liquid to leak onto a hot surface and combust. The problem affects 2019-2020 Kia K900s and 2018– 2022 Stingers (as well as a single 2023 Stinger) equipped with the 3.3-liter turbocharged V6 and was first identified in June.

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2024 Acura ZDX SUV Gets Up To 500-HP and Qualifies for Full $7,500 EV Tax Credit

Automotive Addicts

Acura already unveiled its highly anticipated all-electric SUV, the 2024 ZDX. Now, along with its high-performance variant, the ZDX Type S, the new electric SUV boasts impressive power and cutting-edge features with the confirmation of its power output ratings and it being eligible for the full EV tax credit in the USA. The ZDX Type S is hailed as the most potent Acura ever, generating a staggering 500 horsepower and 544 lb.

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2024 Chevy Blazer EV Sales Restart With Major Price Cuts

Carscoops

Chevrolet bet big on electric vehicles and the decision has been backfiring spectacularly. One of the biggest embarrassments was the Blazer EV, which suffered a disastrous launch that was plagued by software issues and a stop-sale order. The bowtie brand is now looking to right the wrongs with “significant software updates that will improve features and functionality” as well as “address concerns heard from some early owners.” Besides fixing key issues, the updates will a

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Forthcoming Kia EV3 & EV4 Subcompact Electric Vehicles Slated to Target Mass Market with Price Point Below $35,000

Automotive Addicts

Kia is following in the footsteps of Tesla and Rivian , aiming to broaden its market reach by introducing smaller and more affordable versions of its high-end electric vehicles. This strategic move seeks to encourage mass-market adoption of electric vehicle (EV) technology, which has traditionally been associated with higher price points. This shift is exemplified by Kia’s recent launch of the EV9 , its largest and most expensive vehicle to date, targeting a more affluent demographic with

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