Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Bugatti Mistral claims land speed record for a production open-top car Record car is a one-off example costing $14.7 million Mistral production capped at 99 units Bugatti's Mistral roadster has been taken to a top speed of 282 mph, and in the process has claimed the world land speed record for a production open-top car. The run took place on Nov.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Lexus's line of V8 hotrods ends with a fiery-sounding feast of carbonfibre The Lexus F-brand performance car as we’ve come to know it – that superbly left-field, one-fingered salute to German performance car hegemony – might now finally be a spent force. With both the IS F and GS F super-saloons fading in the memory, the subject of this road test – the Lexus RC F Ultimate Edition – is a V8-engined full stop of a sort.For the past 20 years, these cars have been like some wonderfully strange exper
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Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Lucid Air police car being evaluted by California Highway Patrol Production plans haven't been announced Police version of rival Tesla Model S already available Lucid took to social media this week to show off the first photos of an Air police car prototype that recently took part in an evaluation program run by the California Highway Patrol. The.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Kia will use the Los Angeles Auto Show to introduce five new vehicles. The company isn’t saying much at this point, but dropped an apparent teaser image of the US-spec Sportage. We can also expect to see the facelifted EV6 as well as a surprise or two. Kia is planning to storm the Los Angeles Auto Show with five different debuts. The company is playing coy on specifics, but said we can expect models with internal combustion engines, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, and electric power
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Jaguar working on three ultra-luxury EVs to replace current lineup First will be four-door grand tourer debuting in 2025 Concept expected at 2024 Miami Art Week in early December Jaguar has finally given us a glimpse of its plans, first announced in 2021, to transform into an ultra-luxury brand exclusively selling electric vehicles by as early as.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The business case is tough for affordable cars, but we're glad some car makers still serious about them For the past few years, I’ve compiled a feature looking at the year’s road test stats in one of the Christmas double issues of our magazine. It was quite striking in 2023 how the average star rating had gone down from four to 3.5, and there were no five-star verdicts.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Redesigned BMW 3-Series currently testing with gas and electric powertrains Electric variant will use Neue Klasse dedicated EV platform Gas variant will use updated version of current 3-Series' CLAR platform BMW has been spotted testing a prototype for the next 3-Series sedan for the first time. The current 3-Series, the seventh generation of the.
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Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
2025 Dodge Durango available with 5.7-liter and supercharged 6.2-liter V-8s, plus 3.6-liter V-6 New special editions celebrate V-8's approaching demise in the Durango Order books for 2025 Durango already open The Durango is the last Dodge still available with a Hemi V-8, but the engine's days in the popular three-row SUV are coming to an end.
AutoDealer Today
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
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Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
2025 Acura ADX revealed as brand's new entry-level crossover ADX shares a platform with the Integra and is close in size to the RDX Pricing targeted to start near mid-$30,000 mark The Acrua RDX compact crossover has grown bigger and more expensive over the years, with the current 2025 model's starting price approaching the $50,000 mark. This has.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The 2026 Acura ADX is an all-new, lower-priced entry-level competitor in the compact luxury crossover SUV space. The Acura ADX is built on the same platform as the Acura Integra and will share the Integra’s 1.5-liter engine, too. Pricing of the new ADX will start in the mid-$30,000 range, with cars arriving in dealerships early next year. Acura is wading into the crowded entry-level crossover pool with the all-new ADX.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Hyundai hails Muñoz's contribution to profitability as he steps up to lead its global operations Hyundai has named chief operating officer Jose Muñoz as its new global CEO, taking the reins on 1 January from Jaehoon Chang, who has been promoted to vice chair of the company's automotive division. Born in Spain, Muñoz will be the first non-Korean to lead Hyundai Motor Company since it was founded in 1967.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Ford and the NHTSA have agreed to a consent order that will see the automaker slapped with a $165 million civil penalty. That’s the second largest penalty in NHTSA history and is only beaten by fees related to the Takata air bag disaster. The government went after the automaker for a rearview camera recall that spanned years and included over 600,000 vehicles.
Auto Express
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The DfT is currently investigating as many as 47 models across several brands that are suspected to use diesel defeat devices
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Even though it's still camouflaged, Jaguar's first high-end EV already looks promising.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
General Motors is recalling almost half a million post-2020 trucks and SUVs due to a fault in their automatic transmissions. Affected vehicles include the Chevy Silverado and Tahoe, GMC Sierra and Yukon, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV. Dealers will replace control valve software on recalled vehicles to prevent the rear wheels locking up inadvertently.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Acura's new compact SUV has a tiny turbocharged engine, and it looks pretty sharp.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Four people have been arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly committing insurance fraud by claiming a bear had attacked their vehicles, though it actually turned out to be a person in a bear costume. The suspects claimed that on January 28, 2024, a bear entered their 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost and damaged the vehicle’s interior. They provided video footage of the incident, which showed the alleged bear inside the car.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
NHTSA fined Ford $165 million for being slow to issue a recall for defective rearview cameras.
Automotive Addicts
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Ford Motor Company has found itself at the center of a significant regulatory penalty: a $165 million fine issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The fine, levied due to Ford’s delay in issuing a recall for defective rearview cameras, marks the second-largest recall penalty in NHTSA history, second only to the $200 million Takata fine.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
If you want to get your hands on the muscle car before it’s gone, there’s still time.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
VW of America will introduce the redesigned Tiguan on November 20, ahead of its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The company released a single teaser image, showing a taillight that is virtually identical to the one found on the Tayron. The two models will have a lot in common, but VW has previously said the Tiguan will have unique styling and powertrains.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
It's the end of an American era as Kum & Go's new owners plan to rebrand more of the cheekily named stores.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Hertz’s third-quarter financial figures contained bigger losses than expected and sent its stock tumbling. The rental company is still feeling the ill effects of a disastrous EV program that has limited its earnings this year. As a result, it’s planning to sell off another 30,000 EVs, which will hit the used car market by year’s end.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The company looked at the 2008 Estoque concept before deciding on the Lanzador.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Mazda Australia has recalled 7903 vehicles across its CX-60 and CX-90 model lines, due to two similar faults affecting both SUVs. The first two recall notices, covering 5391 examples of the mid-sized CX-60 and large CX-90 fitted with mild-hybrid petrol and diesel engines, are for a fault that can prevent their idle stop/start and safety systems from functioning.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
A midlife update has brought interior refinements, new technology, and more variants along with price increases. So is the Genesis GV70 a bargain buy in the medium luxury SUV segment? Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety Next steps 2025 Genesis GV70 The Genesis GV70 has always impressed us here at Drive since it arrived on our shores in 2021.
Motor 1
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
It was 21 mph faster than Bugatti thought it would be.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Chinese newcomer JAC has announced more details about its Australian aftersales support program, locking in capped-price servicing, roadside assistance and loan vehicles for local T9 ute owners. While the JAC T9 arrived in showrooms last quarter, only its seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty had been known prior to now. However, local distributor LTS Auto has today confirmed it’s backing the JAC T9 with seven years of roadside assistance, available to owners 24/7. 100s of new car deals are a
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Protestors reportedly stormed a meeting between union officials and management at Audi’s Brussels plant. Police were called to remove approximately 150 people and some protestors claimed they were hit by authorities. The move comes after Audi announced Q8 e-tron production would end early next year and stopped looking for a buyer to purchase the plant.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The new-generation MG ZS is arriving in showrooms this month, but it will initially be available only with hybrid power. The ZS Hybrid+ will be offered in two variants, with the Excite initially available at $33,990 drive-away and the Essence priced at $36,990 drive-away. MG hasn’t confirmed when this offer pricing will end. The before on-roads price for the Excite is $33,990, while the Essence is $36,990, which means MG is effectively waiving on-road costs. 100s of new car deals are avail
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
VW has upped its investment in Rivian from $5 billion to $5.8 billion. The joint venture will develop software and architecture to be used by both Rivian and the VW Group. VW says it expects the first car equipped with the new software to debut in 2027. In Europe, the Volkswagen Group is considering closing plants and forcing workers to take pay cuts to save the embattled company some money.
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Toyota won’t been able to retain its large SUV sales title this year, but the company has confirmed it has plentiful supplies of the new-generation LandCruiser Prado 250 Series available as first customer deliveries commence. Toyota Australia says it has close to 27,000 examples of the all-new Prado landing Down Under over the first 12 months, which should result in a new sales record for the popular nameplate in 2025.
Torque Report
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Kia has announced that it will debut five new vehicles at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show later this month. Kia hasn’t released any big details about what we will see, besides this single teaser photo and stating that the “show will play host to the debut of ICE, HEV, PHEV and EV Kia models.” With five vehicles to unveil at next week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, we want it to be made very clear that Kia is driving forward on all fronts,” said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia Americ
CarExpert
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Toyota hasn’t closed the door on offering more derivatives of the new LandCruiser Prado throughout its lifecycle. At this stage, the company hasn’t actually confirmed anything beyond the five variants available from launch, the Prado GX, GXL, VX, Altitude, and Kakadu. One variant missing in the initial Prado 250 Series lineup is a tougher GR Sport variant, as seen in a number of other Toyota model ranges.
F&I and Showroom
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
In this video, Paul Dosescu explains how to handle when a customer comes back to the service department.
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