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Hurricane crate engines hit the market priced from $7,995

Motor Authority

Stellantis aftermarket division Mopar has expanded its lineup of crate engines with the new Hurricane inline-6. The Hurricane is a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 that's slowly making its way into Stellantis vehicles as a replacement for the automaker's V-8 lineup, including eventually in the redesigned Dodge Charger where it will be offered.

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Luxembourg July 2024: MG breaks all records

Best Selling Cars Blog

MG sales are up 351.1% year-on-year in July. 4,275 new cars hit Luxembourg rods in July, a meagre 1.6% year-on-year lift. The year-to-date volume is still in negative however at -4.4% to 29,360. This month Volkswagen (-18.1%) reclaims the brands top spot with 11.3% share and despite a hefty year-on-year loss. BMW (+10.2%) drops to #2 and 10.6% of the market, Mercedes (+27.9%) lodges a stellar result at 9% share vs. 7.7% over the first 7 months of the year, overtaking Audi (-8.6%).

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Acura's first EV based on an in-house platform is coming soon

Motor Authority

An electric SUV concept from Acura will preview a production model The production variant of the electric SUV will be built in Ohio The electric SUV will ride on Honda and Acura's EV dedicated platform Acura will use 2024 Monterey Car Week on this month to present a concept previewing its next electric vehicle, an SUV to be built in the U.S. and.

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Croatia July 2024: MG smashes all records, VW T-Cross #1 for the first time

Best Selling Cars Blog

The MG ZS is up to #4 overall in Croatia. The Croatian new car market is up 6.9% year-on-year in July to 5,569 registrations, meaning the YTD volume is now up 13.7% to 44,363. Volkswagen (+15.1%) overtakes Skoda (-31.3%) to snap the brands pole position with 14.3% share vs. 11.5% year-to-date. Opel (+79.4%) and Hyundai (+79.3%) soar to #3 and #4 respectively with Toyota (+28.4%) also in great shape year-on-year.

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Legendary Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo set for 2024 Monterey Car Week

Motor Authority

The original IMSA GTP class produced some of the best racing to ever grace U.S. road courses. It featured powerful cars and fierce competition among many well-funded, factory-backed teams. The Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo was one of the most formidable GTP cars in the class from 1985 to 1990, even managing to eclipse the dominant Porsche 962. Geoff Brabham.

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Ukraine July 2024: BMW (+63.1%) repeats at #2, BYD (+407%) cracks Top 10

Best Selling Cars Blog

BYD ranks #9 in Ukraine in July. The Ukrainian new car market soars 20.3% year-on-year in July to 6,389 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 21.9% to 39,456. Toyota (+16%) easily stays on top with 16% share, identical to its YTD level. BMW (+63.1%) ranks #2 again with an outstanding 9.8% share vs. 6.9% so far this year. Renault (+4.1%) is weak while Skoda (-23.3%) and Volkswagen (-36.4%) both sink.

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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona influenced by '68 Charger, design boss’s personal car

Motor Authority

Dodge has made a lot of money by digging into the past for the design of its modern cars. The Challenger introduced in 2008 did such a good job of aping the 1970 Challenger that Dodge was able to sell it for 15 years without a design refresh. Now, the next car in the stable, the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona due this summer, is reaching back to the.

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2025 Volvo EX90 just got more expensive

Motor Authority

The 2025 Volvo EX90 will cost $3,300 more than originally advertised The EX90 will still arrive with missing features Production of the U.S.-built EX90 is now underway in South Carolina Anyone who placed a reservation for a 2025 Volvo EX90 will need to prepare for some sticker shock, as the price of the electric midsize SUV has risen ahead of the.

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Ireland July 2024: 8 SUV in Top 10, YTD volume now in negative

Best Selling Cars Blog

Toyota RAV4 sales are up 105% year-on-year in July. July is the month of the bi-annual licence plate change in Ireland and traditionally corresponds to the 2nd largest monthly volume in the year. July 2024 is no exception, even if results are a little disappointing this year at -6% year-on-year to 25,705 sales. The year-to-date tally tilts into negative as a result at -0.3% to 104,631.

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VW ID.Buzz upfit brings peace, love, and electrons

Motor Authority

Camper van conversions are in the works for the Volkswagen ID.Buzz, but not from VW Conversions will start at $7,995 Deliveries are said to begin in November Volkswagen may be holding off on introducing a California-style ID.Buzz built for camping regulars, due to what the automaker perceives as low demand, but America's Peace Vans has stepped up.

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Poland July 2024: Lexus (+116.3%) beats ranking record at #9

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Lexus LBX is inside the Polish Top 50 again. Another outstanding month for the Polish new car market in July at +18.5% year-on-year to 42,122 units. The year-to-date volume is now up 16.6% to 312,986. In the brands charts, Toyota (+21.6%) improves its share year-on-year to 17.1%, an easy #1. Skoda (+1.6%) and Kia (-0.6%) are weak but Audi (+35%) impresses at #4 vs. #6 so far this year.

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The M3 vs the RS 4 vs the C63 AMG

Machines with Souls

It's the M3 vs the RS 4 vs the C63 AMG in a battle of early 2000s German performance sedans. Is there one that's best? The post The M3 vs the RS 4 vs the C63 AMG appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Morocco July 2024: BMW (+49.8%), Fiat (+34.8%) stand out in solid market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Fiorino was the most popular Fiat in 2023. 14,219 new light vehicles hit Moroccan roads in July, a robust 8.4% year-on-year improvement. This includes Passenger Cars up 5.1% to 12,701 and Light Commercals shooting up 46.5% to 1,518. The YTD PC volume tilts into positive as a result at +0.5% to 86,749 units. Dacia (+3.6%) trails the market but still manages a positive year-on-year score at 22.5% share vs. 26% so far this year.

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40 years of Prodrive: tracing the story of motorsport success

Autocar

David Richards started Prodrive in 1984 We visit Prodrive's Banbury HQ for the inside line on its creation, rise to racing prominence and what's next It’s hard to find a definition that adequately covers every part of David Richards’ Prodrive firm – and that’s awkward, as this year it celebrates 40 years of more or less continuous business success, including some of the greatest moments in UK motorsport history.

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Portugal July 2024: EX30 pushes Volvo to all time high

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Volvo EX30 accounts for 44% of Volvo sales this month. The Portuguese new car market slows down -9.5% year-on-year in July to 14,055 units, yet the year-to-date tally remains in positive at +3.7% to 130,967. The Top 3 manufacturers all beat the market with positive results: Peugeot (+4.4%) leads the way at 11.2% share vs. 10.1% so far this year, followed by Mercedes (+33.8%) up to #2 also YTD and BM W (+2%) up five spots on June to #3.

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BMW CEO: categorical ban on combustion technology is wrong

Autocar

E-fuels could be used to decarbonise the existing fleet of petrol and diesel cars European Commission must speed up roll-out of e-fuels to avoid ICE engines being banned “through the back door” BMW CEO Oliver Zipse has said the European Union’s plan to ban sales of new combustion-engined cars in 2035 is the “wrong approach” and has called for it to accelerate the roll-out of e-fuels.

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UK nations July 2024: MG ZS tops 2 nations, Peugeot 3008 #2 in Northern Ireland

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Peugeot 3008 is the 2nd best-selling vehicle in Northern Ireland in July. Thanks to SMMT we can share with you the Top 10 best-sellers for each UK nation in July. Keep in mind this is a zoom in by nation, all sales figures are already included in the July 2024 UK update. This month Northern Ireland is the most dynamic nation at +10.4% to 3,770 sales, followed by Scotland at +7.4% to 13,103 and Wales at 7.3%.

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South Korea To Hold Emergency Meeting On EV Fires After Mercedes EQE Causes Huge Blaze

Carscoops

Officials in South Korea are reportedly planning to hold an emergency meeting to discuss electric vehicle fires. The move comes shortly after a Mercedes EV burst into flames in an underground parking garage. That incident reportedly injured 23 people and damaged around 140 vehicles. Electric vehicle fires are a fact of life and they’re a serious problem as they’re hard to deal with.

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EV Charger Solution Said to Work for All Models

AutoDealer Today

Major charging network provider claims its new connector supports vehicles from all manufacturers.

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Lynx DeLorean DMC-EV Has High-Tech Interior And $250k Price Tag

Carscoops

Lynx has revealed their upcoming DeLorean DMC-EV will cost $249,999 and arrive next year. The company also showed the car’s interior, which is all-new and sports a massive widescreen display. The DMC-EV is slated to have four electric motors and a range of up to 250 miles. Following a preview earlier this year, Lynx Motors has revealed new information about their upcoming DeLorean DMC-EV.

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BMW M5 prototype review

Autocar

Flagship 5 Series has turned PHEV and promises to be BMW's most extreme super-saloon yet The G90-generation BMW M5 is the first M5 to stretch beyond five metres in length. And in terms of width? Compared with the already expansive 5 Series on which BMW’s latest super-saloon is based, the wheel arches are swollen by 75mm at the front and 48mm at the back.Had such a car been released three years ago, it wouldn’t have been an M5 but an M7 – the one product M division has never even attempted.

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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Sounds Okay And Terrible At The Same Time

Carscoops

Dodge has introduced the final sound of the 2024 Charger Daytona. It’s bound to draw mixed reactions as it tries to be both classic and futuristic. Besides revealing what the car sounds like, Dodge announced a new 20-part video series highlighting the model. Dodge billed the outgoing Challenger as an “authentic-yet-modern muscle car,” but how times have changed.

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Can the Australian power grid handle EVs? Part 1: The problems

CarExpert

In recent times there have been questions raised as to whether the power grid will cope with the threat of widespread electric vehicle adoption. In fact, both here and abroad, some pundits have argued the case is closed, and the power grid and mass electric vehicle adoption are incompatible. Is this true? What organisations are analysing the pace of EV adoption in Australia?

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Gen Z isn't impressed by Tesla cars. That should worry Elon Musk

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Tesla Continue reading Gen Z isn't impressed by Tesla cars. That should worry Elon Musk Gen Z isn't impressed by Tesla cars. That should worry Elon Musk originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 9 Aug 2024 13:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Industry collaborates through the Automotive Leadership Network

Motor Trader

Members of the automotive leaders’ organisation Automotive Fellowship International (AFI) have reformed into a new independent entity, the Automotive Leadership Network (ALN). The ALN is a successor to AFI which was established 30 years ago by Ron Sewell and chaired by ASE founder Trevor Jones for the last 13 years. Laura Coase, ALN’s CEO, said: “This mix of experience is critical, if we only ever talk amongst the same people we risk just talking into an echo chamber.

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Acura teases new performance EV for Monterey

Auto Blog

Filed under: Acura , SUV , Concept Cars , Electric , Future Vehicles , Performance Continue reading Acura teases new performance EV for Monterey Acura teases new performance EV for Monterey originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 9 Aug 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This Is The New 2025 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe L

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Photos and details of the 2025 BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe L have emerged in China. This new model adopts the front styling of the 1-Series hatchback, paired with a redesigned rear. The Chinese version differs from the European model, most notably with a longer wheelbase. BMW is on the brink of unveiling its next-generation 2-Series Gran Coupe, a substantial update to its predecessor, mirroring the changes seen in the 1-Series hatchback as well as the X2 crossover.

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SUVs Probed Over Seat Belt Failure

AutoDealer Today

NHTSA has gotten dozens of complaints about them opening on their own.

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Does Korea’s New Kia K8 Make You Wish The Cadenza Would Return?

Carscoops

Kia has unveiled the facelifted K8 in Korea with 4-cylinder and V6 engine options. The fastback sedan features a fresh face and new dashboard inspired by the EV9. The K8, launched in 2021, replaced the K7/Cadenza and is related to the Hyundai Grandeur. Big sedans haven’t been a fixture in Kia’s American showrooms since the Cadenza was dropped in 2021 , but they are alive and kicking on the other side of the Pacific, as this refreshed K8 reminds us.

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Nikola posts smaller-than-expected loss on robust hydrogen truck demand

Auto Blog

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Truck , Commercial Vehicles , Hydrogen Cars Continue reading Nikola posts smaller-than-expected loss on robust hydrogen truck demand Nikola posts smaller-than-expected loss on robust hydrogen truck demand originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 9 Aug 2024 11:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tesla Driver Who Hit And Killed Motorcyclist Was Allegedly Looking At His Phone And Using FSD

Carscoops

A Tesla Model S driver admitted relying too much on FSD during a bike crash. Tesla disclaims responsibility for crashes if drivers are inattentive. Incident reignites debate over safety of Tesla’s Autopilot system. On April 19, the driver of a Tesla Model S hit a motorcycle and the rider ultimately died on scene. Authorities have now confirmed that the Tesla owner was not just using Full Self-Driving semi-autonomous tech, but he was also looking at his phone when the crash happened.

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2025 Aston Martin DBX707 First Drive Review: No more excuses

Auto Blog

Filed under: Aston Martin , First Drives , Crossover , SUV , Luxury , Performance Continue reading 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 First Drive Review: No more excuses 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 First Drive Review: No more excuses originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 9 Aug 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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America, This Is Your 2025 VW Tiguan

Carscoops

The VW Tayron L, revealed on China’s MIIT, effectively previews the US-spec Tiguan. The SUV is 133 mm (5.2 inches) longer than the European Tiguan and sports different styling. It has been confirmed that the North American 2025 VW Tiguan will debut later this year. An all-new 2025 VW Tiguan is set to debut in the US market by year-end, sporting a design distinct from its European counterpart.

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Roads abroad are better than ours in almost every way, say UK drivers

Auto Express

Six-out-of-ten UK drivers rate foreign roads as better than at home - but our road signs are easier to understand

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Neta S Hunting Edition Is A China Exclusive Sexy Shooting Brake

Carscoops

The vehicle shares much of its design with the Neta S sedan. Range-extender versions of the car use a 1.5-liter engine and a 268 hp electric motor. The shooting brake is also available in two BEV versions. Designing a vehicle that looks just as good from the rear as from the front is no easy feat. However, Chinese brand Neta has done just that with the estate version of its S sedan , unveiled before customer deliveries begin next month.

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Lithia UK appoints new boss for Pendragon Vehicle Management

Motor Trader

Lithia UK has appointed Phil Wilbraham as group vice president for Pendragon Vehicle Management and National Fleet Solutions. Wilbraham previously served as group finance director for the former Jardine Motors Group business. He was the UK Finance lead for mergers and acquisitions when the business became part of the wider international Lithia and Driveway business in 2023.

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Mercedes Is Giving Maybach Owners A $20,000 Discount

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The new discount arrives a few months after prices for the 2024 Maybach range were increased. A Maybach version of the Mercedes-Benz SL will be unveiled later this month. Prices for the most basic Maybach S-Class start at just under $200,000. If you’re the type of person who can walk into a Mercedes-Benz dealer and purchase a brand new Maybach model, there’s a good chance you have a bank account that’s bursting at the seams and can happily spend on luxuries that most could only

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