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Why ethanol makes so much power compared to gasoline

Motor Authority

Ethanol only contains two thirds the amount of energy of an equivalent amount of gasoline, yet engines make more power burning it than gasoline. This video from Engineering Explained will tell you why. The key is ethanol's higher octane rating than pump gasoline. Straight ethanol has an octane rating of 109, compared to a maximum 97 octane for.

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Bulgaria February 2024: Market surges +57.2%, Toyota and Corolla in the lead

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Corolla is the best-selling light vehicle in Bulgaria in February. The Bulgarian new light vehicle market continues on its outstanding run with sales up 57.2% to 4,174 in February. This means the year-to-date tally is now up 55.6% to 8,687. Keep in mind Bulgaria sales data is strongly skewed by re-exports to other European markets as many cars registered in the country never see its roads.

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Rivian working on a winch integration

Motor Authority

Rivian has filed a patent application for an integrated winch assembly. As described in the patent application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Feb. 29, 2024, and originally filed on Aug. 30, 2022, a winch could be mounted behind the front or rear fascia to keep the exterior styling clean and.

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Croatia February 2024: Skoda Octavia takes control of strong market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Skoda Octavia is the best-selling car in Croatia but this month and year-to-date. The Croatian new car market is up another very strong 23.7% in February to 4,486 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 28.3% to 8,947. Skoda (+36.1%) easily retains the brands lead with 13.9% share, a slight improvement on its January level. Volkswagen (+5.1%) is much weaker at #2, followed by Suzuki (+122.6%) and Toyota (+70.5%) both euphoric.

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Researchers use fake charging station WiFi to hack into and steal your Tesla

Auto Blog

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Tesla , Safety , Electric Continue reading Researchers use fake charging station WiFi to hack into and steal your Tesla Researchers use fake charging station WiFi to hack into and steal your Tesla originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 10 Mar 2024 12:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Finland February 2024: Sales down -12.7%, Toyota (+27.2%), Hyundai (+35.4%) stand out

Best Selling Cars Blog

Toyota Yaris Cross sales are up 182.1% year-on-year in February. The Finnish new car market endures another disappointing month in February at a harsh -12.7% year-on-year to just 5,274 registrations. The year-to-date volume is off -10.4% to 11,767. Toyota (+27.2%) defies the negative outlook with a more reasonable 18.9% share after reaching 23.5% last month.

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Has Touchscreen Tech Gone Too Far? Euro NCAP Thinks So

Carscoops

The use of touchscreen technology in cars is almost as polarizing as the gasoline versus battery debate. Some automakers still equip their cars with hard buttons as well as making you use a touchscreen to operate other features, but increasingly, new cars feature hardly any buttons. And that shift has raised concern among safety advocates, including those at Euro NCAP, the Belgian-based organization famous for its crash tests and safety ratings.

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Volkswagen Group being sued for cargo ship fire – report

Drive.com

The operator and insurer of the ‘Felicity Ace’ vehicle carrier are suing the Volkswagen Group for the ship’s fire in 2022, with a Porsche battery reportedly blamed for the catastrophe. Anadolu Agency via Getty Images. A ship which sunk in early 2022 containing approximately 4000 brand-new cars is alleged to have started from a lithium-ion battery pack fitted to a Porsche.

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Media post: Car Sharing and Co-Ownership: Redefining Mobility for College Students

Best Selling Cars Blog

The college experience is characterized by a constant juggling between academics and personal life, with mobility playing a crucial role in balancing the two. The need for reliable transportation to navigate between campuses, internships, and social obligations has never been more critical. However, the traditional approach to car ownership, with its associated costs and responsibilities, often lies beyond the reach of the average college student.

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Dodge Charger Timeline: From Proto-Muscle Concept To Cutting Edge EV

Carscoops

Adapt or die. Automobiles were still 25 years in the future when Charles Darwin wrote about our past, showing how only species that had adapted to their changing environment survived. But the maxim applies to cars as well, which is why the Dodge is reinventing the Charger for 2025 with electric power and no V8 option. It’s a radical shift for a car whose character is so tied up with gasoline culture.

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2025 Kia Tasman ute may be four-cylinder only – report

Drive.com

A new report claims the Kia Tasman ute will miss out on V6 diesel or petrol power at launch – but could add the option of hybrid technology. What the Kia Tasman could look like, illustrated by Theottle. The 2025 Kia Tasman ute may only be offered at launch with a four-cylinder engine – and no V6 to rival the Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok, at least initially – according to an unverified overseas report.

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Trooper Punted Into Guard Rail After Failed PIT Maneuver At High Speed

Carscoops

When police are after a suspect, they sometimes use the PIT maneuver to try and end the chase. At times it works just as prescribed but other times it goes awry quite quickly. In this case, it led to the officer smashing into a guard rail before ending up with a dead car on the side of the highway. The video from the Arkansas State Police shows an officer exceeding highway speed limits by some margin to catch a Mercedes driver.

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Opinion: Driver licensing needs to be more like motorcycle licensing

Drive.com

Too many young drivers are injured and killed on Australian roads every year. Mandatory driver testing is a simple hour-long drive and written exam, but new drivers could learn much more from the motorcycle licensing scheme. Skill often outweighs talent when you hit the road with fresh red P-plates. You’ve just found your ticket to freedom after having to drive around with your guardian in the passenger seat for a year.

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MG2 Could Join The Affordable EV War In Late 2025

Carscoops

MG has just revealed the new generation of the MG3 with a self-charging hybrid powertrain but the small hatchback could soon gain a fully electric sibling. An affordable EV, possibly bearing the MG2 moniker, is already under development, eyeing the new Citroen e-C3 and Dacia Spring , among others. The SAIC -owned brand could take advantage of the parts bin of its parent company to source EV components for the upcoming model.

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Rivian R1S electric SUV spotted in Australia

Drive.com

Another Rivian electric vehicle has been photographed in Australia, but the brand is no closer to local showrooms. A Rivian R1S electric SUV has been photographed in transit in Australia – the second in Sydney in 18 months – but the US electric-car start-up says it has no “timeframe” for local showroom arrivals. The latest R1S spied on a flatbed truck on a Sydney motorway – in an image posted to X (formerly Twitter ) by user Evans Electric – is a green example riding on 20-inch wheel

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Proposed parking rules put American pickups, hulking SUVs in the firing line

CarExpert

One Australian councillor wants to follow the lead of Paris by slugging utes, pickups and some of the country’s best-selling SUVs with higher parking rates in a bid to reduce the number of “truckzillas” in city centres. On Tuesday, March 12 the Yarra City Council in Melbourne’s inner suburbs will debate a motion put forward by Greens councillor Sophie Wade about whether higher parking fees should be used to discourage large vehicles from driving around the city.

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Death of Nissan GT-R R35 may be announced this week – reports

Drive.com

Confirmation of the end of the Nissan GT-R supercar may be days away – though production may continue for some time – according to Japanese reports. The final production run for the ‘R35’ Nissan GT-R – now in its 17th year on sale in Japan – may be announced on Thursday, reports claim. Japanese publication Magazine X and website Creative Trend report Nissan is due to announce the 2025 model year as the GT-R’s last in Japan on March 14.

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2024 MG 3 closer to Australian showrooms with petrol, hybrid power

CarExpert

The next-generation MG 3 looks set to launch here in July 2024 with a choice of two petrol and two hybrid variants. After being revealed at last month’s Geneva motor show in hybrid guise, details of the petrol version have appeared in government approval documents. According to the documents, the range comprises base and Lux grades, both available with either petrol or hybrid power.

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NJ Police Chief Slammed By Cop Onto Car Hood After Arriving Drunk At DWI Crash, Retires

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An internal affairs investigation in New Jersey found 28 policy violations committed by the police chief himself. In one case, he showed up to a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) investigation while impaired himself and got into a physical altercation. Now, he’s retiring as a result of the findings. Seven of the violations related directly to an incident where Leonard Guida, the now-former police chief, arrived at a DWI scene while intoxicated himself.

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New petrol BMW M3 planned, M4 future unclear – report

CarExpert

There will be at least one more generation of the venerated BMW M3 with a petrol-powered drivetrain, but the possibility of a similar BMW M4 looks much less certain. Sources have told BMW Blog the Bavarian automaker is planning to launch a new petrol-powered M3 – codenamed G84 – some time in 2027 or 2028. This information gels with the fact that the current G80 M3 is scheduled to stay in production until the second quarter of 2027.

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76% Of Americans Don’t Trust Car Dealers To Be Honest About Pricing

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Car dealerships have a major problem when it comes to customer confidence. For some time, the profits have been so good and the regulation so loose that shady practices have continued. Now, a new survey says the vast majority of customers still don’t trust dealers even though most ultimately avoid many shady tactics. The study comes from KPA , a company that helps businesses comply with new rules, regulations, and laws.

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Toyota to make battery venture with Panasonic wholly owned subsidiary

Auto Blog

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Toyota , Technology , Electric , Future Vehicles Continue reading Toyota to make battery venture with Panasonic wholly owned subsidiary Toyota to make battery venture with Panasonic wholly owned subsidiary originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 10 Mar 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Urban review

CarExpert

Chery has hit the ground running with its SUV line-up, with the Tiggo 7 Pro having arrived in Australia in the second half of 2023. This was our first chance to drive the most affordable version of the range, the 2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Urban 2WD , which is more affordable than plenty of its midsize rivals despite offering an immense standard equipment list.

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Junkyard Gem: 1993 Volvo 240

Auto Blog

Filed under: Volvo , Automotive History , Classics , Sedan Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1993 Volvo 240 Junkyard Gem: 1993 Volvo 240 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 10 Mar 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Agency model under scrutiny after JLR’s U-turn

Autocar

JLR announced last week it had cancelled plans to axe wholesale model Selling direct to customers and offering dealers a flat fee no longer looks an easy win for car firms JLR’s decision to cancel its planned move to the so-called agency model of direct selling to customers is the clearest sign yet that car makers are rethinking their shake-up of their distribution system amid a return to discounting.

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Mercedes-Benz’s most affordable car gets a lifeline – report

CarExpert

The popular Mercedes-Benz A-Class is set to stick around longer than expected, even as the German brand moves to axe many of its more affordable, less profitable models. Autocar reports the A-Class will be produced “well into 2026” It was originally set to get the axe as soon as this year as Mercedes-Benz readies its new MMA small car architecture.

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Ferrari’s Electric Future: Visionary Design Or OTT Extravagance?

Carscoops

Ferrari is hard at work readying its first battery-electric vehicle for production in 2025. At this stage, little is known about the car but these renderings showcase one design direction Ferrari could take if it decides to make its first EV a Grand Tourer. This creation is the work of designers Alban Larailler and Alexandre Bernini , both 5th-year design students in Italy.

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“Why would any retailer sell a new car at cost price?”

Auto Express

Mike Rutherford wonders if we really need ‘cars at cost’ schemes when they lack financial transparency

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Watch This Forgotten Mercedes SL Get Its First Wash In Two Decades

Automotive News

This old Mercedes convertible hasn't been touched in years. Now it's finally getting the love it deserves.

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Building a luxury car brand: what could possibly go wrong?

Auto Express

Creating posh new car brands isn’t quite as easy as it looks – as some have discovered

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Teardown Reveals Why So Many Jeep EcoDiesel V-6s Fail

Automotive News

In which a connecting rod decides not to connect anymore.

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This SUV is the most luxurious SsangYong ever

CarExpert

KG Mobility, formerly (and still, in Australia) known as SsangYong, has revealed a new flagship version of its Rexton SUV. Previewed by the Rexton Limousine concept at last year’s Seoul motor show, the Rexton Summit ditches the second- and third-row benches of the regular SUV. In their place are two Nappa leather-upholstered, power-adjustable second-row seats, which can recline by 140 degrees and slide by 16.8cm.

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Elevate Your Sales with the 2016 Toyota RAV4: A Comprehensive Guide

Shawn Ryder

In the competitive world of automotive sales, having a deep understanding of the vehicles on your lot is crucial. The 2016 Toyota RAV4 stands out as a remarkable choice for a wide range of buyers, offering a blend of performance, luxury, and efficiency that’s hard to match. This guide is designed to arm sales professionals with key information and selling points about this exceptional vehicle, making it easier to connect with potential buyers and close more deals.

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Ford F-150 electric pick-up to chase Pikes Peak race record

Drive.com

The US car giant came second at the famous Colorado mountain race in 2023 and appears to be returning to go one better in 2024. Ford will take a special electric Ford F-150 Lightning pick-up prototype to the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) – the world’s highest motor race – after it finished second in 2023 with a high-powered electric van.

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Elevate Your Sales with the 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT: A Comprehensive Guide

Shawn Ryder

In the competitive world of automotive sales, having a deep understanding of the vehicles on your lot is crucial. The 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT stands out as a remarkable choice for a wide range of buyers, offering a blend of performance, luxury, and efficiency that’s hard to match. This guide is designed to arm sales professionals with key information and selling points about this exceptional vehicle, making it easier to connect with potential buyers and close more deals.

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The best cars for Australian families in 2024

Drive.com

Family buyers no longer have to choose between space, economy or comfort – they can have it all, courtesy of our family-friendly Drive Car of the Year winners. No matter what your family looks like – two kids, no kids, fur babies, old, young or young at heart – size, space, seating and flexibility are all likely to be on the shortlist. RELATED: All the Drive Car of the Year winners for 2024 Australian families come in all shapes and sizes, and so too do their family cars – with large SUVs to med

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Elevate Your Sales with the 2014 Hyundai Veloster: A Comprehensive Guide

Shawn Ryder

In the competitive world of automotive sales, having a deep understanding of the vehicles on your lot is crucial. The 2014 Hyundai Veloster stands out as a remarkable choice for a wide range of buyers, offering a blend of performance, luxury, and efficiency that’s hard to match. This guide is designed to arm sales professionals with key information and selling points about this exceptional vehicle, making it easier to connect with potential buyers and close more deals.

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