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Test drive: 2024 Cadillac Lyriq previews bright future

Motor Authority

Cadillac nailed the luxury and design aspects with the Lyriq The Lyriq’s lacking in the efficiency department GM needs to fix its iOS app to be quicker The electric era seems to be Cadillac’s time to rise from the ashes and shine. The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq expanded the EV’s lineup, bookending the Luxury grade with Tech and Sport.

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Turkiye July 2024: Chery places Tiggo 7 Pro at #2 and Omoda 5 at #6

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is up to a record 2nd place in July. The Turkish new light vehicle market confirms it has now plateaued with a fourth consecutive year-on-year drop at -16.4% to 94,037 units. This is still the second best July result below the 112,459 units reached last year. The year-to-date volume is still at record heights for now at +0.5% to 672,018.

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Fangio-driven 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 could fetch $70M

Motor Authority

A 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 driven by the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio will soon be available to car collectors with deep pockets. The Mercedes race car is one of several from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum collection that will be sold by RM Sotheby's throughout 2024 and 2025. Proceeds from the sales will help fund the museum, according to a.

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South Africa July 2024: 2nd market lift in past year, Toyota Starlet Cross launches

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Starlet Cross is a rebadged Suzuki Fronx The South African new light vehicle market edges up 1.5% year-on-year in July to 44,229 sales. This is only the second gain in the past 12 months alongside last April (+2.2%). Year-to-date volumes remain in negative at -6.3% to 289,982. Worryingly, exports sink -33.2% in July to 25,461 and are down -13.5% so far the year at 182,455.

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Review: 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 leans harder into exuberance

Motor Authority

Two-and-a-half tons shouldn’t move like this. But the 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 just keeps snaking through tight and twisty Napa Valley roads like a smaller sport sedan. The DBX707’s dance moves aren’t entirely new, and neither is its monstrous 697 hp, but both represent refinements for the ultraluxury SUV that first debuted for.

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Singapore July 2024: Subaru, BYD, Tesla stand out in market surging 64.4%

Best Selling Cars Blog

Subaru sales are up 600% year-on-year in July. New car sales in Singapore surge 64.4% year-on-year in July to 3,917, bringing the year-to-date tally to 22,493, up 44.1% over the same period in 2023. Toyota (+11.8%) keeps the brands lead but trails the market by a significant margin. The great performer of the past year, BYD, manages a 366.7% year-on-year lift and returns to the 2nd place it holds year-to-date.

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Original Ford SuperVan powered by GT40 V-8 resurfaces

Motor Authority

In 1971, Ford revealed its first SuperVan and started a tradition of hot-rodded vans that continues to this day. Now that original SuperVan has been found and is undergoing restoration. As explained in a Ford press release, the current caretaker of the original SuperVan has actually owned it twice. U.K. car collector Andy Browne knew the builder.

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2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Corsair get large price hikes for mid-range models, minor otherwise

Motor Authority

Lincoln on Wednesday announced the 2025 changes to its midsize Nautilus and compact Corsair SUVs. Both get small price hikes for most models, but big hikes for their mid-range versions. They also get new colors, and minor equipment shuffling. The 2025 Corsair starts at $40,780 for a Premiere model, including a $1,395 destination charge. That.

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Work of Tomorrow: IT & Business Cooperation in an Agile, AI-Driven Future - Insights from Katharina Hopp, SVP Bosch

Women Automotive Network

In the most recent LinkedIn Live interview hosted by the Women Automotive Network , Nicole Scott, Technology Journalist sat down with Katharina Hopp, Senior Vice President at Bosch , to discuss the future of work in the automotive industry. Their conversation, centered on the theme "Work of Tomorrow: IT & Business Cooperation in an Agile, AI-Driven Future" provided valuable insights into how one of the world's largest automotive suppliers is navigating the rapidly changing landscape of techn

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New Mazda EZ-6 electric saloon confirmed for Europe

Autocar

Striking Tesla Model 3 rival will be exported to Europe from China, and a UK launch is on the cards Mazda will bring a striking new electric saloon to Europe as a rival to the BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3. The EZ-6 was revealed at the Beijing motor show earlier this year as an electric successor to the mid-sized Mazda 6, produced by the Japanese firm’s joint venture partner Changan Mazda in China.

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Hundreds Of Brand-New Teslas Roasting Under The Florida Sun In Overgrown Field

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Hundreds of brand-new Teslas were spotted in Florida, surrounded by overgrown grass. The VINs indicate that most vehicles were manufactured between April and May 2024. A local service center reportedly confirmed that this lot is feeding the new Model 3 inventory. Hundreds of Teslas parked in an overgrown field might seem like a scene from a post-apocalyptic movie, but it’s happening right now in the US.

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Used BMW i3 2013-2022 review

Autocar

Compact, upmarket and arguably revolutionary - is the BMW i3 a good used buy? If you bought a BMW i3 when new, know that, like BMW, you were ahead of the game.This compact electric hatchback was comfortably the best contender in its class when it was launched in 2013, with a competitive official range of up to 205 miles, whip-crack acceleration that didn’t tail off in the motor’s upper reaches and bold styling that still hasn’t dated.That the i3 had such capabilities should come as no surprise,

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Toyota’s New 2.0-Liter Turbo Rumored To Pack Nearly 600HP

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Toyota is developing new 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter gasoline engines for future models. The turbocharged 2.0L is rumored to produce 395 hp, with up to 592 hp in racing form. This engine seems like the perfect fit for a potential return of the Celica and MR2. Toyota remains one of the few automakers steadfast in its belief in the potential of internal combustion engines, prioritizing hybrids over full EVs.

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2025 Zeekr X: Preliminary Australian pricing revealed for small electric SUV

CarExpert

Electric vehicle (EV) brand Zeekr is about to launch in Australia, and the Geely-owned brand has released preliminary pricing for its new small SUV. The Zeekr X in single-motor rear-wheel drive guise will open at under $60,000 before on-road costs, while the dual-motor all-wheel drive model will open at under $70,000 before on-road costs. Final pricing will be announced closer to the X’s launch in October, but these preliminary details suggest it could undercut the Volvo EX30 crossover wit

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2025 Nissan Kicks Looks Like A Bargain, Begins Under $22k

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Nissan has announced the redesigned Kicks will be priced from $21,830. The crossover sports a more upscale design and a newly available all-wheel drive system. Power is provided by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 141 hp and 140 lb-ft of torque. The 2025 Nissan Kicks is a major step forward and it’s thankfully not accompanied by a huge price increase.

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Wide Swath of Toyotas Recalled Over Weight-Limit Error

AutoDealer Today

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Lucid Claims Tesla Needs Until 2032 To Match Its Current EV Efficiency

Carscoops

The new Lucid Air Pure can travel up to 420 miles (676 km) on a single charge. Tesla’s Model S is the closest competitor to the Air but it’s still far behind. Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson believes efficiency is a huge test of a carmaker’s EV tech. The boss of Lucid Motors has suggested it will take until 2032 before the Tesla Model S can match the range efficiency of the new Air Pure, which is claimed to be the “most energy-efficient vehicle ever.” Thanks to a technica

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Swedish EV maker Polestar starts U.S. production, avoiding heavy tariffs

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Electric , Polestar Continue reading Swedish EV maker Polestar starts U.S. production, avoiding heavy tariffs Swedish EV maker Polestar starts U.S. production, avoiding heavy tariffs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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World’s Only Mint Green Ferrari F40 Pays Tribute To A 250 GTO

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The car’s color is inspired by the 250 GTO famously built for Stirling Moss. This F40 has just over 19,000 miles on the clock. Ferrari licensed Amalgam to create 1:8 and 1:18 scale models of the car. The Ferrari F40 is widely regarded as one of the finest supercars ever built, and a one-off example is heading to auction this weekend, where it’s expected to sell for between $1.9 million and $2.5 million.

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5 promises Elon Musk made about the Cybertruck that never happened

Auto Blog

Filed under: Mazda , Car Buying , Crossover , SUV Continue reading 5 promises Elon Musk made about the Cybertruck that never happened 5 promises Elon Musk made about the Cybertruck that never happened originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ex-Ford Designer’s Rivian Roamer Study Is a Go Anywhere Electric Van

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An ex-Ford designer envisions the Roamer sharing its underpinnings with the R1S and R1T. The design includes rear doors and C-pillars with built-in ladders for easy rooftop access. Unfortunately, Rivian has given no indication that it’s developing a model like this. Whereas most EV startups have attempted to penetrate the market with either mass-market models or high-end hypercars, Rivian went about things differently with the R1S and R1T.

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New-Vehicle Price Drops Continue

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Despite that and rising incentives, conditions still challenging for consumers.

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Toyota Now Sells Bulletproof Corolla And Hilux Models In Brazil

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Toyota Brazil now offers armoring for models like the Corolla and Hilux, handled by certified experts. The armoring upgrade is available for new and used cars, providing protection from attacks. Despite falling crime rates, Brazil’s 39,500 homicides last year fueled demand for armored vehicles. When you think about an armored vehicle, you probably picture a large SUV like the Cadillac Escalade or a luxury sedan flagship like the BMW 7-Series.

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Volkswagen California

Autocar

New Multivan base promises more space and better driving manners for Volkswagen's camper When you think about camper vans, the Volkswagen California is likely where your mind goes first, since you can trace its ancestry back to conversions of the original Type 2 Transporter back in 1950.Obviously, a lot has changed since then and the new California shares its underpinnings and engine line-up with the long-wheelbase Volkswagen Multivan instead of the traditional Transporter van.

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Gordon Murray Would Love To Go Back To Le Mans

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The small British brand would likely have to make a Garage 56 entry into Le Mans. With a screaming V12, the T.50 would be one of the best-sounding cars at the endurance race. The director of brand and product at Gordon Murray Automotive, Dario Franchitti, says he would love for the T.50 hypercar to race at Le Mans, but getting it to comply with regulations wouldn’t be easy.

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The best value used cars for enthusiasts

Autocar

We bring you 15 of the most sensible, well-priced and genuinely fun used cars on the market today As prices rise and belts are tightened, our search for the best value used cars intensifies. Of course, value is largely a subjective thing and we were reminded of that recently when a reader called with news of their new Tesla Model 3. It cost £39,000, a figure that included 15,000 miles of free charging via the company’s Supercharger network, a benefit worth around £2000.

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GM Reimbursing C7 Corvette Owners For Broken Wheels—But There’s a Catch

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Owners will need to verify the damage was not caused by an impact. Reimbursement claims need to be submitted by January 25, 2025. GM has been hit with numerous lawsuits about weak C7 Corvette wheels. Those who have owned or leased a 2015-2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 or 2017-2019 Corvette Grand Sport that sustained a cracked or bent wheel could be reimbursed for any repairs or replacement wheels they had to pay for.

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Exeter Chiefs renews Vertu Motors partnership

Motor Trader

Exeter Chiefs and Vertu Motors have extended their partnership for the 2024/25 season. Vertu first partnered with the Club ahead of the 2023/24 season. Vertu will continue to have prominent branding within the Sandy Park stadium and feature on the sleeve of the three matchday kits being worn by the Exeter Chiefs Men’s team. Robert Forrester, CEO of Vertu Motors, said: “Having been our first rugby union partnership, we are delighted to extend our relationship with Exeter Chiefs into a new season.

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Zeekr 007 EV Can Get 80% Charge In Just Ten Minutes

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The new lithium iron phosphate battery pack in the Zeekr 007 is claimed to charge at the fastest rate in the world. It can go from a 10-80% charge in ten and a half minutes. The battery delivers a CLTC range of 428 miles when fully charged. Electric vehicles face a number of hurdles including high prices and a lackluster charging infrastructure. If those issues weren’t bad enough, owners also face long recharging times.

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EV, PHEV Mazda 6 replacement will be sold outside of China

CarExpert

The Mazda EZ-6 – an electrified sedan expected to replace the long-standing 6 – will be sold outside of its home market of China, with a European launch now confirmed. It’s not yet confirmed whether the Mazda EZ-6 will come to Australia, as the model is understood to currently only be available in left-hand drive. Revealed at the Beijing motor show in April , the EZ-6 is built by Changan Mazda in China for the local market, with its rear-wheel drive platform supporting electric and plug-in hybri

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Mazda EZ-6 Electric Sedan Will Be Sold Globally But No Word On US

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The new EV will launch in the fall of 2024 in China and Europe. Chinese models will be offered in both EV and EREV guises. Mazda has not said if the electric successor to the Mazda6 will be sold in the US. It’s been four months since Mazda unveiled the sleek EZ-6 at the Beijing Auto Show, initially announcing it would be sold exclusively in the Chinese market.

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Make time for a Miata

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Filed under: Mazda , Convertible , Performance Continue reading Make time for a Miata Make time for a Miata originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Cadillac Lyriq’s ABS System Could Cause Brake Failure

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GM is aware of two reports of incidents caused by an ABS software fault. The recall impacts 21,469 Lyrqis built from December 14, 2022, to August 5, 2024. Most Lyriqs will be fixed using an over-the-air software update. Cadillac’s best-selling EV, the eye-catching Lyriq , has been hit with a recall in the U.S., and while some recalls are for minor issues with little risk, this one is different.

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Citroen leaving Australia after more than 100 years, importer focusing on Peugeot

CarExpert

French car brand Citroen will soon depart local showrooms, as the brand’s local distributor turns its attention to its more successful sibling, Peugeot. Inchcape Australia today announced it’ll close orders on new Citroen models by November 1, 2024. Once it fulfils all orders, it will transition to a service-only operation across its 35 existing service centres.

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Faulty Floor Mats Can Cause Unintended Acceleration In Buick Envision

Carscoops

Buick is recalling nearly 30,000 Envisions because they may have faulty accessory floor mats. The mats can cause the accelerator pedal to become stuck, leading to unintended acceleration. A similar issue with Toyota vehicles resulted in a massive recall and four deaths. Few people give floor mats a second thought, but they were big news nearly two decades ago as Toyota was forced to recall nearly four million vehicles because their mats could cause the accelerator pedal to become stuck.

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Infiniti Celebrates 35 Years of Design at 2024 Pebble Beach/Monterey Car Week

Automotive Addicts

Infiniti is looking to make a major impact at the 2024 Pebble Beach Automotive Week, a prestigious event that gathers the world’s most renowned automotive enthusiasts and collectors. Celebrating 35 years of design innovation, Infiniti will showcase its rich Japanese heritage and commitment to luxury through a series of notable presentations, including the debut of the all-new 2025 QX80 SUV.

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Facelifted MG5 Gets Rid Of The “Mustache” Grille

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The second-generation MG5 sedan received a mid-lifecycle update in China. Visual updates are focused on the redesigned front and rear ends, inspired by the bigger MG7 model. The interior adopts a more conventional layout, with a new digital cockpit and fewer buttons. MG revealed the facelifted version of the MG5 sedan in China, five years after the debut of the second generation.