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Jeep patents drone system as an off-road assistant

Motor Authority

Jeep is looking at ways to integrate drones with its vehicles, as recent patent filings indicate. One possible use Jeep is looking to patent is off-road spotting. Instead of a person getting out of the vehicle to survey the terrain ahead and direct the driver over the appropriate line through obstacles, Jeep proposes deploying a drone from an.

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Genesis Product Planning Boss Tells Us How The Brand Will Stand Out In The Future

Carscoops

Genesis intends on making its Magma performance brand really special. Product planning head Ash Corson referenced Bugatti and GMA in his interview with Carscoops. He also confirmed that the G70 sports sedan is integral to the brand. Genesis is in the midst of a critical phase. The Korean luxury arm of Hyundai is gaining market share while focusing on improving the customer experience and introducing new models.

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How Lego made a McLaren with 3800 parts - and working drive modes

Autocar

Lego’s Ultimate Car Concept models transcend the notion of playthings for kids, and the latest P1 is no exception Christmas Day, 2014: 15-year-old me was lucky enough to unwrap a Lego Technic 4x4 off-roader , courtesy of Father Christmas. The days between Christmas and New Year seemed to melt into one as I beavered away at the dining room table, building the model from bags of bricks to a fully functioning car, of sorts.

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Cybertruck Oil Leak Leads To $7,660 Bill, Who Should Pay For It?

Carscoops

A Cybertruck owner is facing a $7,655 bill for a new drive unit after discovering an oil leak. The 9,000-mile EV’s motor housing was worn down by a rock trapped above the crossmember. Owner claims the Tesla has never seen hard off-road use and his dealer won’t cover the cost of repair. One of the benefits of owning an EV is that they consist of fewer moving parts so should be less expensive to service and maintain.

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How long do you have after the low-fuel light comes on?

Drive.com

That gleaming orange symbol on your dash signals it’s time to refuel, but how long do you really have before you run out of fuel? Photos: iStock – sf1nks/kckate16 If you are a particularly anxious person, seeing the fuel light appear on your dash can cause panic. But have you ever pushed it to see how much more range you can get out of your tank?

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2027 Toyota GR Supra Mk6 Could Get A Hybrid 4-Cylinder Turbo With 400HP

Carscoops

The sixth-gen Supra will reportedly pack a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The new Toyota-developed powertrain could be paired with a hybrid system. Toyota has confirmed it is working on a new Supra, but hasn’t set a debut date. The fifth-generation Toyota GR Supra is nearing the end of its production run, with the beefed-up A90 Final Edition marking the close of its relatively short five-year lifecycle.

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2025 Toyota Crown review

CarExpert

Although it’s likely to be an unfamiliar nameplate to most Australians under the age of 40, the Toyota Crown has a long-standing local connection as previous generations of Japan’s most popular taxi were sold here for over two decades – from 1964 until 1988. The iconic Toyota sedan was even assembled locally by Australian Motor Industries (AMI) for several of these years.

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2025 Toyota Prado vs Lexus GX comparison: Spec battle

CarExpert

Toyota has finally launched a new-generation LandCruiser Prado in Australia, and it now joins its more premium twin-under-the-skin from Lexus. Prado GXL GX550 Sports Luxury The new-generation Lexus GX launched in Australia earlier this year as part of the luxury brand’s push into new vehicle segments. Although the Prado-based Lexus GX has been around since 2002, it’s only now being offered in Australia in its third generation.

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Should The Next Honda Ridgeline Look Like The New Passport?

Carscoops

A boxier shape could help to broaden the appeal of the mid-size Ridgeline pickup. The existing Honda Ridgeline has been in production since 2017 without significant changes. This year, Honda debuted the 2026 Passport marking a significant departure from its predecessor. With a bolder, boxier design and enhanced off-road capabilities, it shows Honda’s renewed interest in more adventurous and rugged SUVs.

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Australia’s cheapest cars from luxury brands

CarExpert

Just how little can you spend and still get a new car with a three-pointed star, spinning propeller or four rings on the grille? At just over $36,000 before on-road costs, the most affordable Audi – the A1 30 TFSI – is around $20,000 cheaper than the least expensive BMW, Mercedes-Benz or Volvo. That makes it the most affordable vehicle from the 12 luxury brands operating in Australia.

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The Dodge Charger Daytona EV Follows Tesla’s Hidden Manual Door Handle Lead

Carscoops

Dozens of cars today use electric poppers to open their doors. In some cases, the physical backup is somewhat hidden or tough to find. The all-new Dodge Charger Daytona seems to follow the trend of hidden handles. For well over a decade, some production cars have shown up to owners with electric door poppers. The technology isn’t exclusive to electric vehicles or exactly novel, either.

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Why I love the Renault Scenic more than any Ferrari or Lamborghini

Autocar

My love of cars wasn't sparked by a Lamborghini, but a humble Renault I’m sure that most of us who love cars happen to have developed that fondness because of one particular car in the family and one core memory hinged around it. I reckon that it usually stems from pretty early – those moments between learning to walk and writing your name – and it very often turns out to be quite mundane, at least on reflection.

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Car Dealer Refuses To Refund $9k, Sends Customers Pics Of Human Turd Instead

Carscoops

A New Zealand car dealer sent his customers offensive images after they asked for a refund on a faulty car they never received. Christopher Schwartz from iSeeCars Limited emailed two pictures of excrement after the couple took him to a tribunal over NZ$15k ($9k). Schwartz received a refund from the original supplier of the car but failed to pass it on to his own customers.

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BMW unveils special M3 E46 GTR edition from iconic video game

Drive.com

The German car maker has recreated a real-life version of the race car in its iconic blue and silver livery, equipped with the V8 racing engine that was featured in the 2005 Need For Speed: Most Wanted video game. BMW has recently unveiled a special edition of its M3 E46 GTR sports car that was prominently featured in the 2005 video game Need For Speed: Most Wanted.

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Lego Technic Ferrari F1 Car Is Huge, Expensive, and Awesome

Motor 1

It's a 1:8 scale build aimed at adults, but don't bank on it for Christmas.

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Rare rotary-powered Mazda RX-7 Group B rally car up for grabs

Drive.com

One of the least-celebrated rally cars of the legendary Group B era, a Mazda RX-7, is heading across the auction block. The Group B era of rallying was dominated throughout the 1980s by European brands, with the most iconic cars being made by Audi , Lancia , MG , and Renault , among others. While outshone by other brands, Mazda created its own Group B vehicles based on the first-generation RX-7 – with one of the 19 rally cars now being sold at auction.

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What Does CarExamer Consider a Good Used Car?

Car Examer

Discover what CarExamer defines as a good used car. Learn the key standards for vehicle condition, health checks, transparency, and warranties to ensure a reliable and trustworthy purchase. Buying a used car should be a positive experience for everyone involved, but let’s be honest—it can feel like a gamble and hard work. At CarExamer, we believe that trust and transparency are the keys to changing that.

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10 famous album cars, from Kendrick Lamar’s GNX to the Black Keys’ El Camino

CarExpert

Cars and music aren’t strange bedfellows. There’s a good chance you were listening to songs – either of your own choosing or via the radio – on your most recent journey. While they can represent two relatively niche interests, there’s plenty of crossover between the two, with countless songs about driving and also referencing certain cars. Though Tracy Chapman stopped short of doing so in her hit song (you know the one), many artists have gone one step further and put the cars they own or desire

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Used BMW Z4 (Mk3, 2019-date) buyer’s guide: a worthy Porsche Boxster rival

Auto Express

A full used buyer’s guide on the BMW Z4 covering the Z4 Mk3 that’s been on sale since 2019

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Three Die Via Google Maps, HOA Woes And A New New Toyota Celica Is Underway In This Week's News Roundup

Jalopnik

Three people have been killed in India after the route they were following on Google Maps reportedly took them over the edge of a damaged bridge. The three men drove off the bridge crossing the Ramganga River in northern India, despite the span being badly damaged earlier this year. - Owen Bellwood Read More Read more.

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LDV G10 van to live on in Australia with safety upgrade, styling tweak

Drive.com

LDV’s cheapest van is set for a safety upgrade and styling tweak in plans to keep it on sale alongside the new Deliver 7. One of Australia’s most affordable delivery vans – the LDV G10 – is set to remain in showrooms for the foreseeable future through a styling update and safety upgrade. It was long expected the G10 – launched in 2015 – would be superseded and discontinued with the arrival of the Deliver 7 , a similarly-sized but new-generation van with greater levels of comfort and techno

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Trucker Drops Lambo, California Drops Tesla From Future And A 'Keep Moving' Sign Meets It End In This Week's Car Culture Roundup

Jalopnik

The United States may not have the kinds of pre-Christian mega-structure buildings that exist in nearly every other corner of the globe. No, we aren’t living amongst the gorgeous marble altars to a pantheon of gods, or the crumbling remains of towering temples or palaces. But what we lack in vintage we’re more than… Read more.

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Car Deal of the Day: Retro Volkswagen ID.Buzz family EV for just £348 a month

Auto Express

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Abandoned Underground Bases, Decades-Long Mysteries And Potential Russian Sabotage In This Week's Beyond Cars Roundup

Jalopnik

Back in 1959 , the Army Corp of Engineers carved its own Echo Base into the Greenland ice as a testbed for launching nuclear missiles from Arctic locations. The base was abandoned in 1967, but a new scan from NASA shows it’s still sitting 100 feet below the ice — along with all its radioactive waste. - Amber DaSilva Re… Read more.

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Used BMW Z4 - pictures

Auto Express

Pictures of a used BMW Z4

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Cheap Honda Prologues, A Screaming Chicken And Ken Block Subaru WRX STI In This Week's Car Buying Roundup

Jalopnik

While the EV market is experiencing rapid sales growth, many car buyers still prefer hybrids as they benefit from reduced fuel usage but don’t have to worry about a charging infrastructure still in development. Honda lease shoppers on the fence between EV and hybrid would be wise to compare the programs as a much more … Read more.

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New EV Sales Up 7%, Used EVs 64% Up Over Last Year, Proving The Naysayers Wrong

Carscoops

Last month, 106,155 new EVs were sold in the U.S., a 2.3% increase year-over-year. Higher incentives and improved leasing options are key factors behind the EV sales surge. The average transaction price for new EVs dropped to $56,902, down 1.2% month-over-month. While the growth in electric vehicle sales has slowed throughout much of 2024, this year is still shaping up to break records for both new and used EV sales across the United States.

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Most Embarrassing Cars, Best After-Dinner Cruisers And F1's Next Automaker In This Week's QOTD Roundup

Jalopnik

We’re living in embarrassing times , folks, which means you’re probably better off if your car isn’t embarrassing as well. Unfortunately for some, there are a lot of vehicles out there that are downright humiliating to be caught behind the wheel of. That’s what led me to my question from last week. - Andy Kalmowitz Read… Read more.

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Trump’s Tariffs Could Cut 17% From Automaker Profits

Carscoops

Import tariffs proposed by Donald Trump could be financially disastrous for automakers, analysts say. S&P estimates European and American companies could lose 17 percent of core profits. Trump claims he’ll put a 25 percent duty on cars made in Mexico and Canada when he takes office in January. Automakers around the world – including those based in the US – should brace themselves for years of financial pain if incoming president Donald Trump makes good on his promise to int

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