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Jason Momoa’s 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom converted to EV

Motor Authority

Actor Jason Momoa, a car lover and the villain in the most recent "Fast and Furious" movie, recently had his 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom converted to run on batteries. He didn't do the modification work himself, though. Instead he turned to the U.K.'s Electrogenic which prepared a bespoke solution for the Phantom. The company, which is based on.

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Chile January 2024: Market down -9%, Peugeot Partner up to #3

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Peugeot Partner is the third best-selling vehicle in Chile in January. The Chilean new light vehicle market slows down its fall in January to “just” -9.1% at 25,117 sales. Passenger Cars are down -13.89% to 4,961, SUVs edge down -0.9% to 12,134, pickups sink -23.9% to 5,226 and vans are up 1.8% to 2,796. Toyota (+4.7%) defies the negative market to hold onto the brands top spot with 9.5% share, well above its FY2023 level of 8.3%.

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BMW designed an i8 replacement before killing it

Motor Authority

BMW was working on a supercar to replace the i8 but ultimately killed the project following the onset of the pandemic, the automaker's design chief has revealed. First spotted by Motor1, Domagoj Dukec, who heads design for the BMW brand at the BMW Group, last week posted on his personal Instagram account computer-generated images of the potential.

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South Korea January 2024: Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe top declining market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The new generation Santa Fe pushes the nameplate up to its highest ranking in 4.5 years. The South Korean new car market edges down -1.3% year-on-year in January to 115,877. This is solely the fault of foreign manufacturers diving -19.4% to 13,083 whereas domestic brands are up 1.6% to 102,794. For the first time since last July , Kia (+15.5%) is the best-selling carmaker at home with a stunning 38.6% share compared with 32.5% over the Full Year 2023 and 31.6% in December.

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2025 Aston Martin Vantage, BMW i16 supercar: Today's Car News

Motor Authority

Aston Martin's Vantage sports car has been thoroughly overhauled, gaining new styling, a much-improved interior, and plenty of extra horsepower in the process. The car is due at dealerships later this year, and should be joined shortly by an open-top version. BMW's design chief has revealed computer-generated images of a supercar that was being.

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Cyprus January 2024: Kia Sportage in the lead in soaring market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Kia Sportage is the best-selling vehicle in Cyprus in January. Based on data by our local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT , the Cyprus new car market soars 19.8% year-on-year in January to 1,527 sales. The top 3 brands all lodge surreal gains: Kia (+87.6%) is #1 with 19.8% share vs. 17.6% over the Full Year 2023, Volkswagen is up 86.9% year-on-year and 8 spots on last month to #2 and Toyota (+45.5%) rounds out the podium.

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Lotus signs off on development of Emeya electric super sedan

Motor Authority

Lotus last fall revealed its first sedan since the Carlton of the early 1990s in the form of the Emeya electric vehicle. It's due to enter production later this year at a plant in Wuhan, China, and Lotus last week announced it has signed off on the car's development. The gestation period lasted more than three years. It saw prototypes travel.

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Scarbo SV Rover arrives as 1,000-hp off-road throwback for $1.5M

Motor Authority

California-based Scarbo Vintage—the company behind Ken Block's Hoonipigasus Pikes Peak race car—is back with a road-legal off-road race truck. Called the SV Rover, the truck made its public debut at the F.A.T. International Ice Race in Aspen, Colorado. Though the styling is reminiscent of a classic Land Rover, underneath it's.

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The B9 Audi S4 gets the wrong things right

Machines with Souls

We take so many things for granted, as we should. Flying is an everyday occurrence, but if you showed air travel to someone from a hundred years ago, they’d be astounded. This begins to describe life for cars like the BMW M340i, and this Audi S4. Imagine if they came out even 15 years ago?… The post The B9 Audi S4 gets the wrong things right appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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DS testing flagship electric crossover for launch in 2025

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French luxury brand DS, part of the Stellantis fold, has plans to exclusively launch electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids starting in 2025, and a midsize crossover is expected to mark the start of the transition. A prototype for the crossover has been spotted for the first time. The shape more closely resembles a high-riding sedan with a fastback.

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New Audi RS5 estate set to rival AMG C63 with hybrid V6

Autocar

Audi's going after the AMG C63 with its own rapid PHEV estate Audi Sport's first plug-in hybrid will be a super-estate with an aggressive makeover and more than 440bhp The new Audi RS5 Avant is due in 2025 as a fearsome sports estate that will kick off a move into electrification by the Audi Sport performance division. The first plug-in hybrid from Audi Sport is a successor to today's pure-V6 RS4 that takes a new name in line with Audi's plan to give odd numbers to combustion cars and evens to

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2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 Bringing Twin-Turbo V8 Power Into The C8 Lineup

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A handful of 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 prototypes have been spied testing in the U.S. and if you thought the Z06 was exciting, the ZR1 promises to be even more thrilling. Chevy has been working on the new ZR1 for quite some time and in October, with a prototype spotted in the past hot-lapping the Nurburgring Nordschleife. These most recent prototypes were spotted someplace far removed from Green Hell and instead, parked outside a McDonald’s in the U.S.

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Audi S3 prototype drive

Autocar

This new S3 isn’t a ground-up remake Major update is intended to boost the fun side of Audi hot hatch’s all-rounder appeal Audi describes this latest S3 Sportback as “more than a mere product upgrade”, which has the distinct whiff of marketing hype – until you run through the list of the changes that the firm has wrought beneath the fetching camouflage wrap of our prototype test car.

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Volvo’s First EV-Only Truck Set To Pick Up European Garbage

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Like many truck manufacturers globally, Volvo Trucks has been diligently exploring electric vehicle (EV) technology. However, all of its previous EVs have been built on platforms designed for internal combustion engine vehicles. Until now. The Volvo FM Low Entry represents a groundbreaking step for the Swedish company , marking its first EV-only truck platform.

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Mercedes-Benz planning new design language for its range of EVs

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Filed under: Green , Mercedes-Benz , Electric , Luxury Continue reading Mercedes-Benz planning new design language for its range of EVs Mercedes-Benz planning new design language for its range of EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New Kia EV8 To Replace Stinger With 603 HP, 500-Mile Range, Leaked Doc Reveals

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The Hyundai and Kia Group continue to unveil new models based on their highly successful e-GMP platform. However, the automaker’s brands are already planning their next-generation vehicles, as indicated by an allegedly leaked union production schedule. For Kia, that will start with a high-performance successor to the Stinger, code-named GT1, and referred to as the EV8, though the name has not been confirmed yet.

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Automaker-backed Ionna charging network to challenge Supercharger dominance

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Electric Continue reading Automaker-backed Ionna charging network to challenge Supercharger dominance Automaker-backed Ionna charging network to challenge Supercharger dominance originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tesla Made $1.79 Billion Last Year By Selling EV Credits To Other Brands

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Tesla managed to rake in $1.79 billion last year from selling regulatory credits to car manufacturers that failed to meet emissions standards. This means the EV leader has generated more than $9 billion since 2009 by selling credits. Selling regulatory credits has proven to be a very lucrative business for Tesla as it effectively sells them at a 100% profit.

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Chinese car makers Seres and Skywell confirmed for UK this year

Autocar

The Seres 3 electric SUV will go on sale for £29,995 in May Seres 3 is set to be the cheapest electric SUV in UK while Skywell BE11 is aimed at more 'premium' market Chinese car brands Seres and Skywell will be launched in the UK later this year by importer Innovation Automotive. Seres was founded in 2017 by Chongqing-based industrial group Sokon but is headquartered in California.

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The World’s Only Factory-Built Dodge Demon 170 In Panther Pink Cost An Extra $30,000

Carscoops

As if the standard Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 wasn’t special enough, the carmaker quietly approached some of its most loyal buyers last year and offered them the chance to buy an even more exclusive version dubbed the Jailbreak. This is one of those cars. Whereas 3,300 examples of the regular Demon 170 were built, production of the Jailbreak version was capped at just 40 units.

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Crowd sets Waymo self-driving vehicle ablaze in San Francisco

Auto Blog

Filed under: Video , Green , Jaguar , Autonomous Vehicles , Electric Continue reading Crowd sets Waymo self-driving vehicle ablaze in San Francisco Crowd sets Waymo self-driving vehicle ablaze in San Francisco originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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VW’s Super Bowl Commercial Was The Big Winner Last Night

Carscoops

The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl last night, but they weren’t the only ones that scored big. Quite the opposite as companies spend millions on Super Bowl commercials in an attempt to generate buzz. This has resulted in iconic ads that sometimes far outlive the products they promote – here’s looking at you Chrysler 200. That being said, a number of automakers sat on the sidelines this year.

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Ford slowing electric car rollout as losses mount

CarExpert

US car giant Ford is reportedly looking to slow down its electric vehicle (EV) rollout, after projecting losses of more than US$5.5 billion (A$8.43bn) on battery-powered models this year alone. As reported by Automotive News , Ford CEO Jim Farley says the brand may delay some upcoming electric models following a drop in demand across the US EV market.

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2025 Audi S3 Revealed With Updated Looks And 23 Extra Ponies

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Audi has released the first pictures and details about the 2025 S3 , ahead of its full debut. Described as “more than a mere product upgrade,” the car sports a new front end with a revised grille as well as a repositioned logo. They’re joined by a sportier bumper and evolutionary headlights. The changes continue out back as the model has been equipped with a new bumper that features angular reflectors, which are housed in a recess that mimics a vent.

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Plans for world’s largest Tesla Supercharger station revealed

CarExpert

US electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla is planning on building its largest Supercharger station yet, which will be located in rural California. In a post uploaded to X – formerly known as Twitter – user MarcoRP uncovered a development application filed by Tesla in California, detailing its plans for a new Supercharger station in arid Lost Hills, approximately 2.5 hours north of Los Angeles.

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Mercedes To Move Away From Egg-Shaped EVs, Drop EQ Names

Carscoops

In a bid to maximize efficiency and range, Mercedes gave its first handful of modern electric vehicles a very distinctive, if somewhat personality-free design. However, the smooth look hasn’t been all that well-received, and the automaker now says that it wants to give its EVs a little more style. For example, the EQS has a drag coefficient of 0.20, making it one of the slipperiest cars on the road.

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Motor finance complaints reach 463,750 on MoneySavingExpert

Motor Trader

The number of complaints received about motor finance and commission payment is closing in on half a million on the Martin Lewis MoneySavingExpert website. On Friday Lewis posted on twitter now renamed X that 463,750 individuals had downloaded his step-by-step guide for consumers to complain. The guide included a free car finance reclaim tool so.

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Porsche 911 GT3 RS Meets Ditch, Supercar Friends Blame Potholes

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The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a track monster, but like many ultra-powerful exotics, it demands an added level of attention and restraint when navigating public roads. Without it, one risks being entangled in a costly collision , as evidenced by this incident from Spain that’s been circulating on social media today. According to an Instagram post, the driver of this wrecked 911 GT3 RS reportedly veered off-road while attempting to overtake.

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Tesla made $1.8 billion last year from a side hustle

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Filed under: Green , Truck , SUV , Electric , Luxury , Off-Road Vehicles , Rivian Continue reading Tesla made $1.8 billion last year from a side hustle Tesla made $1.8 billion last year from a side hustle originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2025 Honda CR-V FCEV Can Run On Hydrogen Or Electricity, Your Choice

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Honda published a short video of the upcoming CR-V FCEV that is set to debut in 2024. The hydrogen-powered version of the popular SUV is still covered in camouflage but shows the extra functionality made possible by the presence of a battery pack. When it arrives later this year, the Honda CR-V FCEV will be North America’s first production vehicle to combine a battery pack with a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain.

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Manheim sees surge in volumes of vans at auction in January

Motor Trader

Cox Automotive reports a “record” number of vans pumping through auctions in January putting pressure on prices and conversion rates. Manheim Auction Services (MAS) and Manheim Vehicle Services (MVS) recorded a greatly encouraging 52% YoY growth of van arrivals – 10,372 vehicles in total. It said the increase in new LCV supply over the past.

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Aston Martin Unveils Sexy Vantage GT4 Racer Alongside AMR24 F1 Single-Seater

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Aston Martin is having a busy day, with the debut of the gorgeous new generation of the Vantage joined by the GT3-spec racing version, and the new AMR24 F1 single-seater for the 2024 season. The Aston Martin Vantage GT3 made its racing debut last month in Daytona , but the official reveal happened today. The model is described as a “comprehensive evolution” of the outgoing Vantage GT3 and GTE racecars which have been around since 2018, bringing a host of aerodynamic and chassis upgra

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Car Loan Access Down

AutoDealer Today

January continued three-month streak of tightening across channels.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Gets A Sizable Price Cut That Could Save You Thousands

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If you’re in the market for a Jeep Grand Cherokee , you’re in luck as the company has quietly slashed prices by $2,000 to $4,000. The move was announced in a letter to dealers and confirmed by Jeep’s North American boss, Bill Peffer, who told CarsDirect “We know consumers are grappling with the rising costs of inflation. In response, the Jeep brand is taking the opportunity to add content and value to its award-winning lineup, while at the same time rolling back starting

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2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado: Australian range detailed

CarExpert

The 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado’s Australian specifications have been locked in, months before the new version of the popular SUV is due in local showrooms. Toyota’s new ‘250 Series’ LandCruiser Prado was revealed last year – as a replacement for the now 15-year-old 150 Series – breaking cover with boxy styling, a mild-hybrid turbo-diesel engine and a major cabin overhaul.

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BMW X5 Gets A Sharp Makeover Thanks To Larte Design

Carscoops

All too often, tuners looking to make an audacious statement take run-of-the-mill SUVs and go over the top with modifications, creating something that would be best suited to a starring role in a Mad Max film. Larte Design has just released a new bodykit for the 2024 BMW X5, but it doesn’t venture into the world of the theatrical, looking closer to the styling upgrades BMW itself could offer.

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Mercedes-Benz moving away from controversial electric car designs

CarExpert

Mercedes-Benz says it’s heard criticism of the designs of its electric vehicles (EVs), and it’s making some changes. The company’s vice president of vehicle development, Christoph Starzynski, told Top Gear he was aware the styling of models like the EQE and EQS has proved polarising to traditional buyers of the brand’s vehicles.