Wed.Nov 27, 2024

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Insider says Nissan has “12-14 months to survive”

Motor Authority

Times are tough at Nissan. The automaker announced plans last month to lay off approximately 9,000 employees, representing 6.7% of its global workforce, and to cut production capacity by 20% due to declining sales, primarily in the U.S. and China. The Financial Times, citing insider sources, has now reported that Nissan is seeking an anchor.

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Solar-Powered Car to Debut at CES

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Startup’s creation nearing development is said to offer daily driving off the grid.

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Modern Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale hits 207 mph at Nardò

Motor Authority

Alfa Romeo has completed some of the final tests for its modern 33 Stradale supercar Final testing for the 33 Stradale is taking place at Italy's Nardò and Balocco proving grounds Only 33 examples are planned for production, which will be handled by coachbuilder Touring Superleggera Testing of Alfa Romeo's modern 33 Stradale reached a high.

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Omoda and Jaecoo strive to solve aftersales issues

Autocar

Chery duo Jaecoo and Omoda will work with UK industry body to improve security, ease of repair Chinese newcomers Omoda and Jaecoo have teamed up with a leading insurer-backed organisation in a bid to avoid the aftersales issues that have plagued insurers and customers since their compatriots started entering the UK market. In what is said to be an industry first, the “strategic partnership” between the Chery-owned duo and Thatcham Research has been created to support the design and development o

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VW considering manual transmission, sound for EVs

Motor Authority

VW has tested a manual transmission for EVs EVs that make sound are on the table at VW An electric GTI and Golf R won't arrive until the end of the decade The manual transmission might not die at Volkswagen in the electric era. On Thursday at the 2024 LA Auto Show, Kai Grünitz, head of global research and development for Volkswagen, told.

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Nissan Has '12 to 14 Months' Left

Motor 1

The company may sell a majority stake to Honda.

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2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty spied, will tow almost 10,000 pounds

Motor Authority

The Ford Ranger will soon be able to compete with the big players, as the Blue Oval is developing a heavy-duty version of the popular midsize pickup truck. The new truck is due in 2026 and will adopt the same Super Duty designation used by heavy-duty F-Series trucks. A prototype was recently spotted testing near Ford's U.S. headquarters, and spy.

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Aston Martin Valkyrie production ends in 2024

Motor Authority

Aston Martin's Adrian Newey-designed Valkyrie hypercar ends production in 2024 A total of 275 units will have been built, including coupe, convertible, and track-only versions A regular Valkyrie recently set the production car lap record at the U.K.'s Silverstone Circuit Three years on from Aston Martin building its first customer Valkyrie, the.

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New VW Amarok To Gain A GT Performance Variant From Walkinshaw

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A Walkinshaw-tuned Amarok is under development and will arrive in early 2025. The successor of the Amarok W-Series will feature GT-focused modifications. A more powerful four-cylinder engine could be used instead of the original V6. Volkswagen has confirmed that a new version of the Amarok pickup, developed in partnership with local tuner Walkinshaw Performance, will expand its Australian lineup.

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Porsche to develop new gas and hybrid cars, alongside EVs

Motor Authority

Porsche says buyers in the luxury segments still want gas engines Current gas-powered models like the Panamera and Cayenne to be sold alongside new electric versions Porsche 911 likely to stick with gas engines Porsche will continue developing new gas and hybrid vehicles in the years ahead to sell alongside its growing lineup of electric vehicles.

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Volkswagen Plans Design Overhaul and More Buttons

Motor 1

It also wants to boost interior quality, leading with the next ID.3 and ID.4.

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Mahindra BE 6e And XEV 9e Electric Coupe SUVs Debut With Concept Looks And Futuristic Interiors

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Mahindra has introduced the BE 6e and XEV 9e production coupe-SUVs in India. The EVs retain the sharp styling and high-tech features of the previewing concepts. Both models ride on the INGLO architecture with RWD and two battery options. Most of us have associated India with budget-friendly sedan and SUV offerings, but the latest production models from Mahindra break the mold.

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Fiat 500e Production Paused, Again

Motor 1

Two Maserati models will also be out of commission for a whole month.

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First Look At 2026 Kia EV6 GT With Ioniq 5 N Power And Simulated Gearbox

Carscoops

The facelifted Kia EV6 GT has been launched in Korea ahead of its US market launch in H1 2025. The performance flagship of the EV6 lineup looks very similar to the milder GT-Line trim. The GT gains a stronger powertrain with up to 645 hp, fake gears, and a larger 84 kWh battery. Kia has given us our first look at the new GT version of the facelifted EV6 in Korea, introducing a host of styling, tech, and mechanical enhancements over its well-received predecessor.

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Bugatti Owners Are Spending Crazy Money on Options

Motor 1

There's no such thing as a standard Bugatti.

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A Legendary 1954 Mercedes-Benz Could Shatter F1 Records, Selling For Over $52M

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This piece of F1 history has been at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum for 60 years. The W 196 R Streamliner secured a victory at its debut race, the 1954 French Grand Prix. Canepa Motorsports expertly refurbished chassis 00009/54 in 2015, preserving its legacy. One of the most iconic Formula 1 cars ever built is making its way to auction, and with an estimated price tag surpassing €50 million (~$52 million), it casts even the most coveted modern F1 cars, those piloted by Michael Schu

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Walkinshaw’s final Holden VL Commodore uncovered and on sale

CarExpert

The last example of the car which put Walkinshaw on the path of being Holden’s in-house performance arm for the best part of three decades has come out of hiding, and its owners are willing to sell. Prior to 1988, Tom Walkinshaw Racing was best known for racing Jaguars which had won the 1985 Bathurst 1000, but that all changed when Holden had its infamous falling out with Peter Brock and his dealer team in 1987.

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VW And SAIC Extend Deal To 2040, Plan New Hybrids And Range-Extender EVs, End Controversial Xinjiang Plant

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Volkswagen and China’s SAIC have signed a deal extending their partnership to 2040. The pair announced their recommitment to the joint venture 40 years after teaming up. SAIC Volkswagen plans to introduce 18 EVs and PHEVs to the Chinese market by 2030. These days almost every major automaker has a tie-up with a partner firm in China , but it was Volkswagen that blazed the trail, joining forces with domestic company SAIC four decades ago.

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Ford Ranger Super Duty: Tougher ute to get F-Series parts

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The Ford Ranger Super Duty – a heavier-duty version of the best-selling ute – will benefit from parts shared with the larger F-Series family to cope with its uprated load-hauling figures. Ford has confirmed the Ranger Super Duty will be fitted with eight-stud hubs – sourced from the North American F-250 Super Duty – which 18-inch steel wheels and 33-inch all-terrain tyres will be secured to.

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Subaru Kills Entry-Level WRX And Hikes Prices For 2025

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Subaru has introduced the 2025 WRX, with a more streamlined lineup that now starts at $35,750. The Base trim has been axed, while the TR has been replaced by a far more expensive tS variant. The 2025 WRX arrives at U.S. dealerships early next year with a 271 hp turbocharged engine. If you’re in the market for a Subaru WRX , prepare to shell out more money as the company has killed the Base trim for 2025.

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Nissan has ’12 or 14 months’ to survive without new investor – report

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A senior official has reportedly said the company’s future is questionable if it cannot find a new investor to recover from its current woes. Nissan reportedly has a little over a year to save itself – and ensure the company’s future – with sliding sales, increased costs and global job losses leading to a self-proclaimed ‘Emergency Mode’. That’s the situation according to an unnamed ‘senior official’ close to the car maker who told the Financial Times , “We [ Nissan ] have 12 or 14 months to sur

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New Electric Mercedes GLC Shows More Skin Ahead of 2026 Launch

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A prototype of the 2027 Mercedes GLC EV has been spotted shedding some camouflage The electric crossover is slated to be launched in 2026 and ride on the MB.EA platform. Styling echoes the EQE and EQS SUVs, but it appears the GLC EV will have a bit more character. Spy photographers have caught the Mercedes GLC EV undergoing testing ahead of its launch in 2026.

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Chevrolet Silverado gets stylish and blacked-out accessory packages

CarExpert

General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) has announced a pair of new accessory packages for its Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup range, giving buyers more direct options from the factory. The two packages are available for the Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium and the ZR2, which are already differentiated in being on- and off-road focused, respectively. The new Black Pack , priced from $3032 (before fitment and GST) and exclusive to the Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium, adds dark elements such as high-gloss b

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Hyundai Recalls 226,000 Cars Over Defective Rear-View Cameras

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Hyundai is recalling almost a quarter of a million vehicles because of a problem with their rear-view cameras. A total of 226,118 Santa Fe SUVs and Elantra sedans built for the 2021-22 model year are affected. Dealers will replace the defective cameras with updated components with better soldering on the circuit board. Camera tech is allowing automakers like Jaguar and Polestar to ditch conventional glass rear windows, but today we’ve had a reminder of why that might not be such a great id

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Lexus GX Hybrid: Fuel-saving luxury Prado no closer to Australia

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Though Lexus Australia aims to have a fully electrified lineup by 2030, it says it isn’t currently considering a hybrid version of its new GX SUV. Toyota currently sells a hybrid version of the related Prado , however it’s only produced in left-hand drive. Similarly, the GX is sold with only a hybrid powertrain in China, but is still petrol-only in Japan and the US.

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Kindred Motorworks’ Latest Bronco Restomod Is An All-Black Beast

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Powering the transformed Bronco is a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 with 460 hp. Kindred Motorworks has fitted new axles and differentials. All five examples are painted in black with matching 18-inch forged wheels. Are there too many restomodded Ford Broncos on the market? Some would argue that there are, but as far as we’re concerned, the world is a better place with more classic Broncos being modernized and kept on the roads rather than retired and left to rust.

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Lexus won’t yet follow Toyota in culling petrol models

CarExpert

While Toyota Australia has made the decision to discontinue all petrol-only versions of cars and SUVs that also have hybrid options, Lexus Australia says the time isn’t right for it to make such a switch. Toyota’s entire passenger car and crossover lineup – excluding its GR-branded performance vehicles – has transitioned to become hybrid-only over the past year.

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Tesla Recalls Some Model Ys To Fix Their Seats

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A small batch of Model Ys faces recall after engineers investigated a seat recliner failure. A weak weld in the seat mechanism compromises the integrity of the front passengers. Service centers will replace the faulty seat assemblies at no cost to owners. Tesla is recalling approximately two dozen Model Ys built in late October after discovering a seat issue that could increase the risk of injury in a crash, just the latest in a string of quality control hiccups for the EV maker.

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Flagship Lotus Emira Turbo SE announced for UK in 2025

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Brand-new European boss reveals the faster four-cylinder Lotus Emira Turbo SE sports car is coming to the UK next year

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Honda Sued Over Leaky Odyssey Tailgates That Could Open At Any Moment

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A fault with the weatherproof seals is said to allow water to leak into the tailgate control module. The lawsuit, filed in California, also claims the fault increases the risk of a fire. Honda reportedly informed owners that the leaks are not covered by the new vehicle warranty. Water leaks are never a good thing, especially when they’re tied to something as crucial as your vehicle’s tailgate.

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New Hyundai Ioniq 3 to bring unique style to crossover class

Auto Express

Sibling to the Kia EV3 set to lower the entry-point to Hyundai’s successful Ioniq range, with modest specs and an affordable price

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Bentley’s Baby Electric SUV Is Coming In 2026, What If It Looks Like This?

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Bentley’s first electric SUV will be smaller and sleeker than the popular Bentayga. The company will introduce new BEVs and PHEVs annually between 2026 and 2035. These renderings preview how the new EV could look if based on the Audi Q6 e-tron. Earlier this month, Bentley unveiled plans for its highly anticipated debut into the world of electric vehicles, which will take the form of a “luxury urban SUV.” Set to be smaller than the Bentayga, this new model promises to be sleeker

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2025 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid orders reopen in Australia after almost two-year pause

Drive.com

Order books for the Lexus NX450h+ PHEV have resumed in Australia after being shut in March 2023, amid a two-year backlog. Customer orders for the Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid luxury family SUV have resumed in Australia. Lexus Australia has confirmed order books for the NX PHEV have reopened after it temporarily stopped taking customer deposits in March 2023 – 20 months ago – due to high wait times, with priority given to customers who have expressed their interest. “Lexus Australia thanks

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Stolen Ford Escape Turns NYC Streets Into A Scene Straight From GTA

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Two suspects in a stolen Ford Escape triggered chaos, wrecking vehicles and evading police. Authorities attempted to break the side windows of the stolen vehicle to no avail. The suspects were eventually caught after crashing into a responding police cruiser. What began as a car theft quickly spiraled into a high-speed pursuit across the Bronx on Friday.

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The early-1900s Peugeot dealer who pioneered bonkers advertising

Autocar

Charles Friswell's unique take on selling cars caused much confusion, and eventually led to him to get a knighthood "Why does the Baby Peugeot ? That’s silly, isn’t it? But it does.” “SUCCESS, SUCCEEDS, SUCCESS: try and say that quickly six times and then say BABY PEUGEOT.” “You don’t mind me being here, do you?” “BABY PEUGEOT has no infantile complaints.

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KTM, Europe’s Biggest Motorcycle Maker, To File For Self-Administration

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KTM is preparing to go bust as they have hundreds of millions in debt and don’t expect to receive interim financing in time to meet their obligations. On Friday, they’ll file for self-administration and this will give them time to work with their creditors. The exact outcome remains unclear, but there’s already talk of job cuts and curtailed production.

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Jaguar has to change, otherwise it will follow MG Rover on a route to a slow and painful demise

Auto Express

Editor Paul Barker explores the reasons why Jaguar is reinventing itself as a luxury all-electric brand

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