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Jaguar ultra-luxury EV concept leaks ahead of imminent reveal

Motor Authority

The Jaguar Design Vision Concept is set to debut during 2024 Miami Art Week The striking concept previews the first in a trio of ultra-luxury Jaguar EVs The production model will launch in 2025, with deliveries starting the following year Jaguar is on a mission to transform into a much more exclusive brand, offering a trio of ultra-luxury electric.

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Good News on Traffic Deaths

AutoDealer Today

Fatalities fell in more than a dozen categories in the first six months of this year.

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Review: 2025 Audi S6 E-Tron pedals influence with battery power

Motor Authority

The S6 E-Tron replaces the gas-powered S6 It’s Sportback only, so far, for America Prices? Still TBD for the U.S., with sales set for late spring or summer 2025 The gas-powered S7 gets updated, will soldier on Fly for hours to the southwest from Madrid, along the coast of northwestern Africa, and eventually the dormant volcano Mount Teide.

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Vehicles Recalled Over Failing Cameras

AutoDealer Today

Hyundai to replace rear-view devices that can fail over time.

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Lotus open to Emira hybrid as electric successor pushed back

Motor Authority

Lotus plans to launch hybrids to join its EVs The company says it is open to launching an Emira hybrid Lotus is working on an electric successor to the Emira, but the launch may be delayed Lotus not long ago planned to exclusively launch electric vehicles, leaving the Emira sports car as its last vehicle equipped with a gas engine. However, the.

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Warning: your towbar could invalidate your car insurance

Auto Express

Drivers could be in hot water if they don’t declare if a towbar is fitted when buying car insurance

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Genesis GV60 Magma will sound more “primal and deep” than Ioniq 5 N

Motor Authority

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N sound is “a great start” but GV60 Magma may outdo it Performance hybrids are likely in the works G70 sedan could be next for the Magma treatment Can enthusiasts look forward to an even more scorching connection with the upcoming Genesis GV60 Magma performance EV, the luxury brand’s first model from its.

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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares quits amid declining sales

Motor Authority

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has quit more than a year before his contract was set to expire Stellantis reported a decline of 20% in global deliveries year-over-year in the last quarter Tavares' total compensation rose 56% to almost $40 million in 2023 Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has stepped down with immediate effect, the company announced on.

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Another bad month for Tesla sales in Australia

CarExpert

Tesla has recorded its eighth straight month of year-on-year sales decline in Australia, with the electric vehicle (EV) specialist facing increasing competition from Chinese rivals. According to data published by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), Tesla delivered 2540 vehicles to Australian customers in November, representing a 35.5 per cent drop on the same month a year prior.

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Range Rover Electric endures over 120 degrees in hot-weather testing

Motor Authority

An electric Range Rover starts sales next year Prototypes have to endure temperatures ranging from -40 degrees F to more than 122 degrees F Electric versions of the Range Rover Sport and Velar successor are also undergoing testing An electric version of the iconic Range Rover is coming soon from JLR. Order books for the vehicle, to be known as the.

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Jaguar’s Controversial Rebrand Is Driving Interest In Its Used Models

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A new analysis has found Jaguar’s relaunch has boosted interest in the brand’s outgoing models. An online marketplace says Jaguar search views are up 10% and the F-Pace is the most popular subject. While the Copy Nothing campaign has been controversial, Google Trends data shows it’s created more interest than anything else Jaguar has done in the past five years.

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Qatar to buy stake in Audi F1 team

Motor Authority

Qatar Investment Authority to acquire substantial minority stake in Audi-owned Sauber F1 team Audi purchased 100% of the Sauber F1 team in March The Sauber F1 team will race as Audi starting in 2026 The Qatar Investment Authority, the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar, will buy a “substantial minority” stake in Sauber, the Formula 1 team.

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Jaguar GT Concept leaked images - pictures

Auto Express

Leaked images of the Jaguar GT concept

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2025 Subaru WRX lineup drops base car, jumps $3,065

Motor Authority

The 2025 Subaru WRX sees an effective $3,065 price increase because of the deletion of the base model from its lineup. The least-expensive WRX is now the Premium grade, which starts at $36,920 with the mandatory $1,170 destination fee. That's compared to $33,855 for the 2024 base model, with $50 of that difference due to a higher destination fee.

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Lamborghini Explains Why It Killed The V-10 Engine

Motor 1

The engineers could've kept the big engine but not without making some major compromises.

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Genesis teases LMDh race car

Motor Authority

Genesis has provided the first glimpse of its LMDh race car, as well as a hint at where it will compete. The luxury brand recently posted a teaser sketch on its Instagram page, which was reposted by the official page of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). LMDh cars are currently eligible for the WEC Hypercar class, as well as the GTP class.

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'All-new' Mk1 Ford Escort to be revealed on 12 December

Autocar

Cross through the Boreham Escort's lights is inspired by tape applied to classic race cars Brit firm Boreham Motorworks is reviving the classic saloon as a driver-focused performance car Ford -backed outfit Boreham Motorworks will revive the Mk1 Escort as an "all-new" car, due to be revealed on 12 December. It will be equipped exclusively with pure-petrol engines and manual gearboxes and will take inspiration from famed versions of the classic (1967-1975) saloon.

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Mk1 Ford Escort to make a comeback on December 12

Auto Express

Boreham Motorworks is bringing the original Ford Escort back to market and has big plans for other classic Ford reincarnations.

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The best sports cars - driven, rated and ranked

Autocar

Here is the definitive top 10 list of the best sports cars currently on sale - only one can be the very best. The most obvious part of the new car market eyed up by petrolheads is the sports car segment. It's home to some of the most memorable cars ever built, with car makers including Porsche, BMW, Mercedes and Alpine investing heavily to produce some seriously capable models on sale today.

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VW India Accused Of $1.4 Billion Tax Evasion Over Vehicle Imports

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The carmaker apparently only declared the importation of individual vehicle parts and not complete unassembled cars. VW could be hit with fines and penalties as high as 100%. Tax authorities are not happy with Volkswagen in India , alleging that the company evaded $1.4 billion in taxes by improperly declaring vehicle parts from the Audi, VW, and Skoda brands.

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2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV: Reinvigorated benchmark sets the standard

CarExpert

SPONSORED The Honda HR-V e:HEV L was already my top pick in the busy small SUV segment when it launched here in 2022, but now there’s a new and even more affordable hybrid option, along with fresh design tweaks, improved tech and more advanced safety kit across the range. While Honda has always offered a naturally aspirated petrol version of its HR-V at the entry level, it is the range-topping HR-V e:HEV L that in my view is the must-have variant – not just for the extra punch it produces courte

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Cheap electric car finance could be on the cards as government aims to boost sales

Auto Express

A newspaper column and whispers suggest that government-backed cheap EV loans could be coming to stimulate market

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Lamborghini driver first to be fined after not obtaining ‘supercar licence’

CarExpert

South Australia’s world-first ‘supercar licence’ requirement has caught one motorist out on its first day in force, with a Lamborghini Huracan driver copping a fine for not completing an hour-long course. The Huracan was stopped on Queensborough Avenue, Hillcrest at about 7:30am on December 1, after police officers noticed it didn’t have a rear licence plate.

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Introducing the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally

Auto Express

With its dramatic, rally-inspired styling and upgrades, the Mach-E Rally is taking the Mustang name into fresh territory

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Rivian R1T Takes Down Tesla Cybertruck In A Dirt-Pulling Tug-of-War

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Just five horsepower separates the two, but the Rivian has a big torque advantage. Both the flagship Cyberbeast and tri-motor R1T can tow 11,000 lbs. Ten years ago, the idea that two startups would be producing the two most compelling electric pickup trucks on the market would have been inconceivable. However, here we are in 2024 with the Tesla Cybertruck and Rivian R1T leading the charge in the electrification of one of America’s most iconic and popular vehicle segments.

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Nissan’s Survival Countdown Sparks Talk of Honda Takeover

Automotive Addicts

Things are looking bleak for Nissan as financial pressures mount. In an exclusive report by the Financial Times , two unnamed Nissan executives have painted a stark picture of the company’s survival prospects, stating that Nissan has “12 to 14 months to survive.” With shrinking profits, slow sales, and strategic realignments, the Japanese automaker is scrambling to find solutions to stay afloat.

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BMW’s New R 12 S Celebrates The Iconic R 90 S With 1,170cc Two-Cylinder

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The new bike delivers 109 hp at 7,000 rpm and 85 lb-ft of torque. A beautiful combination of blue and chrome parts makes the R 12 S stand out. US prices start at $21,590, excluding destination. The BMW R 90 S is widely regarded as one of the greatest sports motorcycles ever released and 51 years after it first hit the market, the German brand has launched a modern homage to it, known as the R 12 S.

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New Jaguar Type 00 concept revealed as British brand pushes towards a luxury EV future

Auto Express

The new Jaguar Type 00 concept has got everybody talking with its bold design

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2025 Toyota Yaris GR Sport Gains New Storm Grey Color And Wheels

Carscoops

The Toyota Yaris GR Sport received a few upgrades for 2025 in Europe. Exterior changes include the new Storm Grey shade and 18-inch wheels. Inside, the GR Sport emblems are now embossed on the headrests. Toyota has introduced a few updates for the Yaris GR Sport, including a new color, a new wheel design, and tweaked GR Sport emblems inside the cabin.

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F1's Former Owner is Unloading Decades of Rare Race Cars

Motor 1

He's parting with 69 Grand Prix and Formula 1 cars from his collection so his wife won't have to deal with them when he's dead.

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Rolls-Royce Introduces A New Roadster And It’s Cheaper Than A Miata

Carscoops

Rolls-Royce has introduced a new roadster that is part art piece and part toy car. The model is constructed out of aluminum, wood, and the same leather as a ‘real’ Rolls-Royce. One dealer has the Cameo listed for $5,500 and it would make an excellent, although pricey, Christmas gift. Ultra-luxury convertibles are the ultimate expression of carefree elegance, but they’ve largely fallen by the wayside.

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Tesla’s 2024 Holiday Update brings a sack-load of Christmas gifts to owners

Auto Express

The Tesla 2024 Holiday Update is about to land with a host of upgrades to the systems of Tesla models in the UK.

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Your Average Alfa Dealer Sells Fewer Than Seven Cars Per Month

Motor 1

The brand has 110 dealerships in the US and has sold 6,826 cars through the first nine months of 2024.

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2026 Toyota RAV4: Is this the next generation of Australia’s most popular SUV?

CarExpert

The next-generation Toyota RAV4 may have been spied for the first time. A single image reshared by Coche Spias – which appears to have been taken in the US – shows a camouflaged vehicle wearing design cues from both the current RAV4 as well as newer Toyota models. That suggests we could be looking at the upcoming sixth-generation Toyota RAV4, expected to debut sometime in 2025. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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DS N°8 Electric Fastback Crossover Reveals Its Interior Ahead Of Imminent Debut

Carscoops

The new electric fastback crossover by DS Automobiles will be called the N°8. The new naming scheme will be adopted by the entire future lineup. DS showed the interior of the N°8 with new design and tech features. DS Automobiles has announced the name of its upcoming fastback crossover, that will be called the N°8, while revealing the first photos of its dashboard.

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Audi A6 e-tron review

Auto Express

The superb all-new Audi A6 e-tron has a wide array of appealing attributes, making it arguably the best executive EV from the brand to date

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MINI Aceman: eight key features (and why they matter)

Autocar

Here are the ways in which MINI’s new all-electric crossover changes the game for style, space, tech and amped-up go-kart driving character Goldilocks would absolutely love the new all-electric MINI Aceman. Blending compact city-friendly dimensions with elevated crossover style, it delivers the perfect blend of driving confidence, family-friendly five-seat space and all-round practicality.