Carscoops

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

PROS ›› Appealing styling inside and out, accurate steering, sharp handling, good performance, snappy and easy to use infotainment CONS ›› Price brings it too close to the larger Stelvio, noticeable turbo lag, cramped interior, small cargo space, some hard plastics in the cabin Just about every brand under the Stellantis umbrella has a singular vehicle with a lot of weight on its shoulders right now.

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Motor Authority

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Motor 1

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Auto Express

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Auto Express

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Autocar

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Car Examer

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Autocar

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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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