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Porsche 911 hybrid debuts this summer

Motor Authority

Porsche has been talking about a 911 hybrid for years and now we're just months out from the debut. While detailing Porsche's financial results for the past year in Stuttgart on Tuesday, CEO Oliver Blume confirmed the company will unveil the first members of its updated 992-generation 911 family in early summer, and that one of them will be a.

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Slovenia February 2024: Skoda Octavia and Peugeot 2008 top market up 10.5%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Peugeot 2008 is up to a record 2nd place in Slovenia in February. Note: January figures are included in the data section of this article. The Slovenian new car market advances 10.5% year-on-year in February to 4,148 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 6.6% to 8,721. Volkswagen (-18.8%) endures the largest drop in the Top 8 but still manages to keep the brands leadership with 11.1% share.

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Mercedes A-Class to live on until 2026, may get EV successor

Motor Authority

In the face of slowing demand for electric vehicles, Mercedes-Benz plans to keep its current A-Class on sale until 2026 instead of a previous plan to axe the gas-powered compact this year. The information was first reported last week by The Sun, which cited comments made by Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius. Only the hatchback is expected to remain.

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Denmark February 2024: Tesla Model Y lands 7th consecutive win despite heavy loss

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Tesla Model Y remains the most popular vehicle in Denmark. 11,218 new cars hit Danish roads in February, a -3.3% year-on-year loss. The year-to-date volume is now down -8.8% to 20,066. Tesla (+1.9%) reclaims the brands top spot it held over the Full Year 2023 with 9.5% share. The next four brands all fall faster than the market: Peugeot is down -12.1%, Toyota off -4.5%, Volkswagen down -30.5% and Audi down -10.3%.

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2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC EV spied for first time

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz is out testing prototypes for an electric compact crossover that will form part of the GLC-Class family. The vehicle will serve as the spiritual successor to the EQC, Mercedes' ill-fated debut volume EV, but will likely also cover the segment of the similar EQE SUV once that model ends production. Our latest spy shots show a.

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Iceland February 2024: Toyota Prado leads crashing market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Prado is the most popular vehicle in Iceland in February. New car sales in Iceland continue to crash in February at a devastating -57.5% to just 397 units, leading to a year-to-date volume down -48.7% to 854. This fall is due to the discontinuation of the VAT discount for electric vehicles as well as the implementation of a kilometre-rate charge for all EVs.

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Ford developing deployable mud flaps

Motor Authority

Mud flaps are a simple and straightforward part of a car or truck, but Ford has come up with something a bit more elaborate. In a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Feb. 20—but filed on April 26, 2022—Ford details deployable mud flaps that would move outward from a stowed position.

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio EV lands in 2025, followed by Giulia EV

Motor Authority

Alfa Romeo plans to launch at least one new EV every year through 2027, at which point all of its vehicles apart from the Tonale plug-in hybrid will have an electric option. Alfa Romeo's EV onslaught starts next month with the reveal of the Milano, a subcompact crossover that in most markets will be sold as an EV but in select markets will also.

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Melbourne council takes new step to punish ute, SUV drivers

CarExpert

One of Melbourne’s inner-city councils has voted to impose higher parking fees on large North American-style utes and SUVs, pushing back on the increasing size of vehicles in the city. Earlier this week , it was announced the Yarra City Council in Melbourne’s inner suburbs would 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 region.

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Rolls-Royce celebrates 120th anniversary with Ghost Prism

Motor Authority

Rolls-Royce is out testing prototypes for an updated Ghost but buyers unwilling to wait have a new option for the current sedan in the form of the Ghost Prism. The special edition has been launched to celebrate Rolls-Royce's 120th annivesary, and will have a production run matching the age of the automaker. Rolls-Royce said the Ghost Prism has.

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Rita Case Makes Her Mark

AutoDealer Today

Years of dedication pay off as the owner of Rick Case Auto Group is named TIME Dealer of the Year.

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1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy convertible fetches almost $4M

Motor Authority

The Duesenberg name may have only been a blip along the automotive industry's vast timeline, but it left a lasting mark that ensures its cars today typically trade hands for multiple millions. That's why it isn't surprising at all that a 1930 Duesenberg Model J with coachwork by Murphy sold at an RM Sotheby's auction in Miami earlier this month.

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Every manufacturer without an electric car for Australia

Drive.com

Here’s a list of every car manufacturer in Australia which does not currently produce an electric vehicle for local showrooms – or has begun taking orders in preparation to launch one. More than half of new-car manufacturers operating in Australia now sell an electric car, after the introduction of the Toyota BZ4X and Subaru Solterra twins in recent weeks.

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Porsche 911 hybrid, Alfa Romeo Stelvio EV: Car News Headlines

Motor Authority

Porsche confirmed it will unveil a 911 hybrid this summer as part of the current 992-generation 911's mid-cycle refresh. The automaker's CEO described the car as a high-performance variant featuring technology inspired by motorsports, meaning it's unlikely to offer much in the way of fuel savings. Alfa Romeo is just weeks away from unveiling its.

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What Should We Name This Odyssey?

AutoDealer Today

AI is a new tool that’s developing fast and holds much potential for the automotive business.

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BYD aims for 1200-mile range with next-generation PHEVs

Autocar

Chinese firm is set to combine fifth-generation petrol-electric system with next version of EV-focused ePlatform BYD is looking to break the 1200-mile range barrier with its next petrol-electric cars, which are set to adopt a fifth-generation plug-in hybrid system and a fourth-generation EV platform. The new range-busting PHEV system, elements of which are expected to be revealed at the Beijing motor show in April, is an evolution of the Dual Mode (DM) system used throughout the current BYD li

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Popular Toyotas go hybrid-only in Australia, pushing base price into new territory

CarExpert

Toyota Australia has killed petrol versions of the popular Corolla and Yaris hatchbacks – and with them, the ability to hop into a new Toyota hatchback for less than $30,000. Effective today, the only powertrain available on both cars will be a petrol-electric hybrid, as “consumer demand” swings away from traditional petrol power in favour of more efficient (and expensive) alternatives.

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Report: Many new and used hybrids don't sit on dealers' lots for very long

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Ford , Car Buying , Used Car Buying , Hybrid Continue reading Report: Many new and used hybrids don't sit on dealers' lots for very long Report: Many new and used hybrids don't sit on dealers' lots for very long originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Electric cars given extended transit lane access in New South Wales

CarExpert

Motorists travelling through New South Wales in an electric vehicle (EV) can continue to use the state’s transit lanes until mid-2025 while driving solo, after an extension was quietly granted late last year. Since 2022, EV drivers in New South Wales have been able to drive in ‘T2’ and ‘T3’ transit lanes, usually reserved for buses, taxis and vehicles with two or three occupants onboard – hence the name.

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Looks like Tesla was serious with its Cybertruck flipping threats

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Tesla , Car Buying , Used Car Buying , Truck , Electric Continue reading Looks like Tesla was serious with its Cybertruck flipping threats Looks like Tesla was serious with its Cybertruck flipping threats originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What to do if you’ve been caught in the Nissan Australia cyber attack

CarExpert

Nissan Motor Company and Nissan Financial Services in Australia and New Zealand have started contacting affected individuals who had their personal information leaked as part of a cyber attack that occurred late last year. The Japanese carmaker currently expects to notify around 100,000 individuals about the cyber attack over the coming weeks, though it’s expecting this number to reduce as contact details are verified and duplicate names are removed from the list.

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Suzuki Is Reportedly Working On A Fully Electric Minivan

Carscoops

Suzuki has confirmed that the production version of the EVX SUV will debut in 2025, but new reports from India suggest that the company is also working on a related model. A fully electric minivan is rumored to debut in the Indian market by September 2026, sharing its underpinnings with the upcoming Vitara-sized SUV. The model is codenamed YMC and will be the first electric minivan to bear the Suzuki emblem.

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New electric vehicle prices are falling as EV inventory levels increase

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Car Buying Continue reading New electric vehicle prices are falling as EV inventory levels increase New electric vehicle prices are falling as EV inventory levels increase originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Militem Magnum 700 Is A $180,000 Ram 1500 TRX With An Italian Flair

Carscoops

Italian tuner Militem has unveiled its latest creation, dubbed the Magnum 700. This truck is built upon the foundation of the Ram 1500 TRX, boasting a range of exterior and interior enhancements while retaining the potent 702 hp supercharged Hemi V8 engine. The Magnum 700 is the latest in a series of Magnum-badged trucks based on different iterations of the Ram 1500.

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Forget rust spots — handprints are the bigger headache for Tesla Cybertruck drivers

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Ford , Car Buying , Used Car Buying , Hybrid Continue reading Forget rust spots — handprints are the bigger headache for Tesla Cybertruck drivers Forget rust spots — handprints are the bigger headache for Tesla Cybertruck drivers originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rivian R3 Gets Retro Makeover Inspired By 80s Icons

Carscoops

In designing the new R3 and its tougher-looking twin, the R3X, Rivian could have easily fallen into the trap of creating something that looks futuristic and screams, ‘Look at me, I’m an EV!’ Instead, as Rivian’s own chief designer recently explained , the team has drawn inspiration from some of the most iconic European hot hatches and coupes from the 1980s.

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Taking Advantage of the Bye Week

AutoDealer Today

Self-scouting elevates F&I professionals' performance over time.

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New Porsche 911 Hybrid Will Debut This Summer

Carscoops

2024 will be the biggest year in Porsche history for product launches and, along with the introduction of new Panamera, Macan, and Taycan models, the automaker has also confirmed that it will unveil a hybrid version of the 911. Set to be revealed this summer, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume promised that the electrified 911 will be imbued with technology developed on the racetrack, to help it compete with rivaling hybrid sports cars and supercars. “Once again we are deploying technology in series

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Black Book: Weekly Market Update

AutoDealer Today

Nearly a third of wholesale vehicle segments' values rose last week.

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Toyota Land Cruiser Tops Japan’s Most Stolen Cars List (Again!)

Carscoops

Car thieves have different preferences depending on the region – in the US they usually go for full-size trucks or Hyundai/Kia models and in the UK they are obsessed with Range Rovers , but what about Japan? The obvious answer is Toyota / Lexus, as the automaker occupies 9 out of 10 spots in Japan’s top 10 list of most stolen vehicles for 2023.

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Ratings Show Partial-Automated-Driving Weakness

AutoDealer Today

Nonprofit’s tests give just one of 14 systems an ‘acceptable’ rating.

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Mate Rimac Gives First Glimpse Of New Bugatti V16 Hypercar

Carscoops

We’re getting closer to the debut of the new Bugatti hypercar, the V16-powered replacement for the Chiron. Mate Rimac, the CEO of Bugatti Rimac, published a short video teaser on his Instagram profile, showing the yet-unnamed hypercar under a veil. The video was likely shot in a Bugatti-owned facility where the company showcases its latest product to its customers.

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KBB Announces Best Resale Value Awards

AutoDealer Today

Toyota, Lexus take home top brand honors for third consecutive year.

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Houston Coffee & Cars Makes Modern American Muscle Car Ban Permanent

Carscoops

One of the largest weekly automotive gatherings in Houston, Texas, has announced in an Instagram post that it will permanently ban late-model Ford Mustangs, Chevrolet Camaros, Dodge Chargers, and Dodge Challengers from its events. The decision to permanently ban certain vehicles from the meetup, Coffee and Cars, followed a temporary restriction introduced in November.

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New Dacia Spring takes ‘cheapest electric car’ crown with sub-£15k starting price

Auto Express

Dacia’s zero-emissions city car arrives in the UK in October, with a price tag lower even than a petrol-powered Hyundai i10

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The Dodge Demon 170 Is A Tesla Model S Plaid Killer After All

Carscoops

Late last year, Brooks from the DragTimes channel on YouTube raced his Tesla Model S Plaid against a Dodge Demon 170 to determine if the send-off to the Challenger had enough to take the crown from the EV king. It didn’t. However, the owner of a freshly-delivered Demon 170 has shown that if you know how to launch the car, it can beat a Model S Plaid.

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New Maserati Grecale Folgore goes on sale from £109,905

Autocar

The Grecale Folgore will arrive in showrooms in June Italian performance brand's first electric car is a mid-sized SUV packing 550bhp and 311 miles of range The Maserati Grecale Folgore has gone on sale, priced from £109,905, and will arrive in dealerships in June as one of six new Maserati EVs due by 2025. The Italian brand’s first electric car to go on sale, the mid-sized SUV will be sold alongside the existing petrol Grecale, plus electric versions of the reborn Granturismo and Grancabrio si

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