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Tesla Cybertruck gains Off-Road modes, locker-enabling software

Motor Authority

The Tesla Cybertruck is getting new software features to improve off-road performance, potentially helping turn the electric pickup into the more trail-ready vehicle some owners seem to want. According to the official Cybertruck account on X (formerly Twitter), the social media network owned by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the pickup will soon get an.

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New Caledonia (France) Full Year 2023: Podium 100% pickups, Isuzu D-Max up 154.9%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Isuzu D-Max is up to #2 in New Caledonia in 2023. Discover 20 years of New Caledonian Historical Data here. The New Caledonian new light vehicle market edges up 2.7% year-on-year in 2023 to 8,564 units. Toyota (+0.7%) easily remains in the brands lead but sees its market share slide slightly from 21.1% to 20.7%. Renault (+46%) is up five spots on 2022 to #2 overall with 8% share with Suzuki (+49.7%) doing even better and also up five ranks to #4.

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2025 BMW Alpina B3 Touring spied with updates

Motor Authority

German tuner Alpina is readying an update for its B3 based on the BMW 3-Series, and a prototype has been spotted. The prototype is for the B3 Touring wagon, and out shots come just weeks after a prototype for the B3 sedan was spotted. The update will be the second for the current generation of Alpina's B3. The previous update was made for the 2023.

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Personalize the Car Buyer Experience for Bigger Results

AutoDealer Today

Digital retailing can improve customer experience and make it easier and faster to complete a sale, but digital retailing provides another benefit to dealers and car buyers alike. It builds connections. In the 2023 Cox Automotive Digitization of Car Buying Study, 43% of dealers said digital retailing creates a more personal connection with shoppers — up from just 25% the previous year.

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Ram teases new flagship truck above 1500 RHO

Motor Authority

The 2024 model year was the last for the supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 known as the Hellcat, at least in the Ram 1500 TRX. The 2025 1500 RHO has arrived to fill in for the TRX. The new truck is essentially the TRX with its Hellcat V-8 replaced by Stellantis' Hurricane 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6. But with only 540 hp, the RHO's.

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Fortify Your Dealership: Combatting the Rise in Vehicle Theft with Advanced Recovery Systems

AutoDealer Today

As vehicle theft at dealerships escalates, impacting inventory worth an estimated $300 million annually and dealership reputations, the need for robust security measures has never been more urgent. Discover how integrating advanced stolen vehicle recovery systems can safeguard your assets, enhance customer trust, and boost your bottom line.

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First trailer released for Netflix's Ayrton Senna mini-series

Motor Authority

Netflix has a new mini-series about Ayrton Senna coming, which will detail the highs and lows of the legendary Formula 1 driver, both on and off the racetrack. The six-episode series, entiled “Senna,” will stream late this year and the first trailer dropped on Tuesday. It features Senna during the 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix, a race he.

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Aston Martin V-12, Ram's next flagship truck: Car News Headlines

Motor Authority

Aston Martin today revealed a newly developed V-12 engine that's destined to power the DBS successor, a car that's expected to revive the Vanquish nameplate. The engine is rated at 824 hp and was developed by a Ferrari veteran who worked on the LaFerrari and F12 Berlinetta during his time in Maranello. Ram may have just launched the 1500 RHO to.

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Honda e:Ny1 set to be renamed at upcoming facelift

Autocar

The Honda e:Ny1 is expected to be updated next year Honda's new Chinese model naming system drops the e:N prefix; could translate to European markets Honda is changing the naming of its electric cars after customers found the e:N badging too difficult to pronounce. The Japanese brand unveiled the new naming system at the Beijing motor show , starting with the Ye P7 large SUV that will go on sale in China later this year.

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F1 design legend Adrian Newey to leave Red Bull Racing

Motor Authority

Adrian Newey will leave Red Bull Racing in the first quarter of 2025, the leading Formula 1 team announced on Wednesday. The Red Bull chief technical officer has been with the squad since 2006. During that time, the team has racked up six Constructors’ titles and seven Drivers’ titles thanks to Newey's designs and the talents of.

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New Hongqi Guoya Flagship Luxury Sedan Looks Like A Bentley After A Wild Night Out

Carscoops

The new Guoya will be available with a 3.0-liter or a 4.0-liter hybrid powertrain. The car has design elements “borrowed” from Cadillac, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, and others. Pricing details haven’t been announced. Hongqi’s flagship luxury sedan debuted at the Beijing Auto Show. It’s not named the L1 as expected, opting instead for the Guoya nameplate, and will be sold under the company’s new Golden Sunflower brand.

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Opel revives Frontera nameplate for Crossland successor

Motor Authority

Opel has revived the Frontera nameplate for a compact crossover that will replace the Crossland when it starts sales later this year in markets where the German brand operates. Opel last sold a rebadged Isuzu as the Frontera in the 1990s, but the modern Frontera is a unique design, albeit one based on underpinnings shared with several other models.

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Ram celebrates 30,000 American pickups on Australian streets

CarExpert

The Australian arm of American pickup brand Ram has remanufactured its 30,000th vehicle Down Under. Ram Trucks Australia is celebrating the milestone, which was reached with the remanufacture of a 1500 Big Horn in Melbourne, by offering a new finance deal. Until the end of June, all Ram 1500 Big Horn models sold and delivered will be offered with a 4.99 per cent no-deposit finance package.

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This Toyota FJ Cruiser Pickup Truck Conversion Looks Like A Factory Option

Carscoops

A Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV has been transformed into a truck. Besides cutting off the rear end of the bodywork, the builder extended the wheelbase by 11.8 inches, making room for a properly sized bed. The owner says it will be used as a daily driver. The world may be clamoring for a new Land Cruiser FJ , but one Aussie fan wasn’t waiting around taking matters into their own hands with a pretty sweet conversion.

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Many Shopping for New Car Insurance

AutoDealer Today

Rising rates, policy dissatisfaction put many on the market, including for dealer-provided policies.

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Dodge Durango Hemi V8 Swan Song: R/T & Hellcat Last Call Editions Arrive

Carscoops

It’s the beginning of the end for V8-powered Durangos as production will cease by December 31. Dodge will honor their performance with a series of Last Call special editions. Besides the previously announced AlcHEMI, there will be tributes to the R/T and SRT Hellcat. The 2024 Dodge Durango SRT 392 AlcHEMI is now available at U.S. dealerships as a “last call” for the 6.4-liter HEMI V8.

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How to Comply With New FTC Safeguards Rule

AutoDealer Today

Change focuses on notifications after a breach. Is your dealership ready to meet the requirements?

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Stellantis Could Put Gas Engines Back in EVs if There's Enough Demand

Motor 1

Company CFO Natalie Knight emphasized the flexible nature of the platforms, but that doesn't mean the EV revolution won't happen.

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APCO Holdings Acquires Crystal Fusion

AutoDealer Today

Says addition to its portfolio strengthens its position in the automotive after-market industry.

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New Renault Symbioz is family-focused hybrid SUV for £30k

Autocar

Renault's eighth SUV is a "rational" Nissan Qashqai rival with hybrid power and sliding seats The new Renault Symbioz completes the expansion of the brand’s line-up in the crucial SUV C-segment and is designed to evoke the spirit of the 1960s 16 saloon and the 1980s Espace by focusing on practicality. The new hybrid will sit between the smaller Captur – alongside which it was developed – and larger Austral in the French firm’s combustion-engined car line-up, making it a direct rival to the Nissa

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Dongfeng’s Fake Tesla Cybertruck Tries To Make Some Noise With 1,305 HP

Carscoops

Dongfeng has even developed a tent for the electric pickup, just like Tesla. Underpinning the copycat Cybertruck is a skateboard EV platform with an astonishing 1,305 hp. Tesla doesn’t plan on selling the Cybertruck in China. From the moment the Tesla Cybertruck was unveiled, it seemed inevitable that copycat versions would emerge out of China.

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Newey to finish RB17 hypercar before leaving Red Bull

Autocar

Red Bull RB17 will be a natural rival for Aston Martin Valkyrie and Mercedes-AMG One Formula 1 design legend's 1250bhp, £5m V8 hybrid rival to the Aston Martin Valkyrie will be revealed later this year The Red Bull RB17 will be revealed later this year, and Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey will stay at Milton Keynes to "focus on final development and delivery" of the hypercar.

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Neon Green Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Is Your $3M Ticket To Endless Neck Snaps

Carscoops

A barely driven Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 is up for sale for $2.99 million, significantly more than its original MSRP of $2.64 million. This example is finished in Verde Themis, available exclusively through Lamborghini’s Ad Personam program. Despite sharing its powertrain with the Lamborghini Sian, the Countach’s limited production and striking design contribute to its hefty price tag.

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Nine out of ten councils do not plan to increase parking bay sizes

Autocar

Data obtained by Autocar finds the average car has increased in length by an average of 97.6mm (3.8 inches) Fewer than 1-in-10 UK councils (8.2%) have plans to increase the size of their parking bays, despite the fact that cars are getting bigger – that’s according to data exclusively obtained by Autocar. Data from a Freedom of Information request reveals drivers of larger cars will find it increasingly hard to park their car without risking punishment if the current trend of growing car dimens

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Toyota Hilux GR Sport II Costs More Than A Ford Ranger Raptor

Carscoops

Toyota has announced the 2024 Hilux GR Sport II will cost £49,750 in the United Kingdom. Despite being a GR variant, the truck has a familiar 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine with 201 hp. While it isn’t fast, the model promises to be the “best-driving Hilux yet.” Following its introduction last fall, Toyota has announced pricing and equipment details for the Hilux GR Sport II.

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2025 Volkswagen Transporter: EV van on the cards for Australia

CarExpert

The next-generation Volkswagen Transporter range is due to arrive in Australia next year – and the local division is keen on the all-electric eTransporter variant already confirmed for overseas markets. Nathan Johnson, head of marketing and product for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia, told CarExpert the new Transporter – which is based on a shared platform with the new Ford Transit Custom and Tourneo – will bring van and Caravelle people mover variations in the new year, as well as a po

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This Ford Maverick Costs $85,000 Or More Than An F-150 Raptor!

Carscoops

A Ford dealership partnered with various companies to create a heavily modified Maverick truck for the 2022 SEMA Show. The one-of-a-kind Maverick features extensive bodywork revisions, a flashy paint job with pink accents, and a lifted suspension. Despite having no powertrain upgrades, this SEMA Maverick is listed for a staggering $85,000, significantly more than a brand-new model.

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A Tesla supplier says Elon Musk's Supercharger layoffs were 'a sharp kick in the pants'

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Tesla , Electric , Infrastructure Continue reading A Tesla supplier says Elon Musk's Supercharger layoffs were 'a sharp kick in the pants' A Tesla supplier says Elon Musk's Supercharger layoffs were 'a sharp kick in the pants' originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 1 May 2024 07:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Report Claims Fisker Using Prototype And ‘Graveyard’ Parts To Fix Customer Cars, Company Denies

Carscoops

A new report alleges Fisker has been using parts from production and pre-production vehicles to repair customer cars since 2023. Fisker denies the allegations, stating parts are only taken from engineering vehicles for analysis or modifications, not for customer repairs. However, one Fisker owner claims the company planned to use parts from another car for his repair.

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Peter Vardy appoints Euan Cameron as commercial director

Motor Trader

Euan Cameron has been appointed commercial director with Peter Vardy. Cameron is responsible for all commercial aspects of the business to support the group’s retail operations. Cameron has been with Peter Vardy for nearly 17 years. He was previously marketing and stock director for six years and before that did a four-year stint as marketing manager with the dealer group.

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The Subaru BRZ Is Having A Really Crappy Year, April Sales Sink 65%

Carscoops

Sales of the Subaru BRZ are down 37 percent this year, and April was the car’s worst month yet. Americans purchased just 178 BRZs last month, 65 percent fewer than they did in April 2023. Brand-wide sales are up 7.4 percent so far in 2024, thanks to vehicles like the Outback and the Forester. The Subaru BRZ is an affordable sports car that punches well above its weight in terms of fun, outperforming expectations for its price tag.

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Jaguar E-Pace recalled

CarExpert

JLR Australia is recalling over 600 Jaguar E-Pace SUVs because of an issue with the passenger airbag. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the passenger airbag may tear during deployment,” the company says in its recall notice. “This could cause hot gases to escape from the airbag at high speed and result in insufficient protection to the passenger. “In the event of an accident, the airbag not deploying as intended could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupant

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Tesla Exodus Continues As Top HR Exec Leaves After Brutal Job Cuts

Carscoops

Allie Arebalo served as Tesla’s senior director of North American HR for a little over a year. It’s not clear if she jumped or if she was pushed, but sources say that Arebalo is no longer working with the company. Arebalo is one of thousands of employees, and just the latest senior executive to exit the company. Following a tough first quarter, Tesla has been on a job-cutting spree.

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Official: Adrian Newey to leave Red Bull

Autocar

It has been confirmed that the acclaimed designer is leaving the dominant Formula 1 team Red Bull Racing design guru Adrian Newey, whose cars have dominated Formula 1 for decades, will leave the squad in the first quarter of next year – and he will spend his final months with the firm finishing its planned RB17 hypercar. The 65-year-old joined the energy drinks giant's Formula 1 squad in 2006 and has been instrumental in its rise to becoming one of the sport's leading outfits.

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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Still Truckin’ With A Subtle Refresh For 2024

Carscoops

The 2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport receives a minor facelift with revised exterior styling and a few interior updates. This is likely the last update before a complete redesign expected in 2025. The Pajero Sport is now exclusively all-wheel drive in the Australian market, while Thailand gets a new diesel. Mitsubishi held off on a full redesign for its Pajero Sport SUV, following the recent introduction of the all-new Triton / L200 pickup.

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“You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun”

Auto Express

Senior News Reporter Alastair Crooks has got the off-road bug and wonders what’s stopping people from exploring the limits of their SUVs

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VW Accuses Used Car Dealer Of Having “Bastardized” Logo

Carscoops

Volkswagen has filed suit against a Texas-based used car dealer named VDubs Only. The automaker owns the V-Dub trademark and claims the dealer is diluting their rights. VW also accused the company of using a “bastardized” version of their emblem. Volkswagen Group of America has filed suit against a Dallas-based used car dealer named VDubs Only.