Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The 2025 Jeep Wrangler retains its manual transmission and V-6 engine, but now the two are inseparable. For 2025, the 3.6-liter V-6, which produces 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, is only available with the 6-speed manual. Buyers can still choose the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4, which is rated at 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, but an 8-speed.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Camouflage disguises new LED light bar just below the bonnet Alpine's second electric car reveals its shape and size as it enters advanced on-road tests The Alpine A390 will arrive next year as the spearhead of the French brand’s ambitious plan to rival the likes of Porsche with a range of luxurious electric cars. It will be shown in A390 Beta concept form at next month’s Paris motor show , but the production version has now been spotted testing on public roads.
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Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The Dodge Stealth could rise from the grave. On Monday, Automotive News Canada reported Stellantis will replace the Dodge Durango with a Dodge Stealth SUV. The Durango is is said to live on until the middle of 2027. Sam Fiorani, vice-president of global forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions in Pennsylvania, told Automotive News Canada there's no.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Hits of aqua blue reference Mercedes' F1 sponsor Petronas Motorsport Collectors Edition gets racing livery plus a host of optional kit as standard Mercedes-AMG has unveiled a Formula 1-inspired version of the new GT. Based on the track-focused AMG GT 63 Pro, its livery replicates that worn by the brand’s W14 and W15 F1 cars, from the 2023 and 2024 seasons respectively.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday released a limited-edition version of the 2025 AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ with an F1-inspired livery. Limited to just 200 units worldwide, the Motorsport Collectors Edition wears Obsidian Black Metallic paint with hand-applied Mercedes stars and bright green accents—all elements that have appeared on recent Mercedes-AMG.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The Swedish carmaker has a battery plant scheduled to open in 2025 in Gothenburg. In addition to asking for $1.2 billion worth of taxpayer dollars, Volvo has applied for state loan guarantees. Volvo recently backed away from a plan to sell nothing but EVs by 2030. Volvo is seeking the equivalent of $1.2 billion from the Swedish government to help fund the electric vehicle battery plant it’s constructing alongside Northvolt, through a joint venture known as Novo Energy.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Powerful EVs—particularly all-wheel drive versions with multiple motors—may be closely linked to persistently high EV insurance costs. Specifically, EVs with more than 300 lb-ft of torque, especially those with a high torque-to-weight ratio, correspond with higher insurance loss cost, LexisNexis disclosed to Green Car Reports, based on.
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Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Nissan on Tuesday marked the 40th anniversary of its Nismo performance division, which was formally established on Sept. 17, 1984. A portmanteau of "Nissan motorsports," Nismo has handled most of the automaker's racing activities, produced performance parts, and engineered complete performance variants of Nissan vehicles for the past four decades.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Kia’s president has described a €20,000 EV as the company’s “next, next target.” Before the arrival of this model, Kia will launch a Rio-sized supermini known as the EV2. An electric successor to the Stinger is still in the early stages of planning. Kia is exploring the possibility of launching an all-electric city car akin to the current Picanto while also working on an electric replacement for the Stinger, which could sit at the top of its performance line-up.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday released a limited-edition version of the 2025 AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ with an F1-inspired livery. Limited to just 200 units worldwide, the Motorsport Collectors Edition wears Obsidian Black Metallic paint with hand-applied Mercedes stars and bright green accents—all elements that have appeared on recent Mercedes-AMG.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Toyota will enter the Supercars Championship in Australia with a race-prepped GR Supra. The modified GR Supra will feature a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine from Lexus. Walkinshaw Andretti United will race the Supra against Ford Mustangs and Chevy Camaros. The Toyota GR Supra is about to trade German finesse for brute force as it morphs into a V8-powered race car for the Supercars Championship in Australia, set to debut in 2026 for a five-year stint.
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Volkswagen Group UK has confirmed that it is pushing ahead with plans to remap its UK dealer networks with cuts to the number of dealer outlets and fewer investors. The remap of the networks – described by one dealer as ‘brutal’ – impacts the brands it has in the UK, including Audi, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, Cupra and Škoda.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The special model from Audi Exclusive is painted in a new shade dubbed Arabica Gray. Three finishes are available for the performance EV’s RS design wheels. Several special touches have been made to the cabin of the limited series model. Audi is gearing up to start deliveries of the updated 2025 e-tron GT family and is marking the occasion with a limited run of 299 examples specially equipped by Audi Exclusive.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Maxus eTerron 9's 102kWh battery can be charged at rates of up to 115kW New Maxus eTerron 9 gets 435bhp from dual motors and 267 miles of range from 102kWh battery; will beat key rivals to market MG sibling brand Maxus has revealed a four-wheel-drive electric pick-up truck – the first of its kind available in the UK. Named the eTerron 9, it succeeds the Maxus T90EV , which was the UK's first electric pick-up but rear-driven only.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Mercedes has revealed a special edition F1-inspired version of its AMG GT coupe. The “Motorsport Collectors Edition” is limited to 200 units with hand-painted stars. Each car is based on the 603 hp 63 Pro, the new driver-focused model in the GT lineup. Mercedes -AMG is getting its butt kicked in this year’s F1 Championship by McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari, and the German firm wants to celebrate that failure with a special “Motorsport Collectors Edition” of the AMG
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Vindis battled with inflationary headwinds in 2023 and delivered pre-tax profits of £107,147 on turnover of £436.1m. This was in sharp contrast to the prior year which saw pre-tax profits of £10.3m on turnover of £378.2m. But the 2022 accounts included a £8.7m exceptional item generated by the sale of five properties. In accounts filed at Companies House it said the new car market saw more push marketing in 2023 as the year progressed while the used car sector was hit by softening margins as val
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Alpine’s first crossover, the electric A390, has been spotted testing ahead of a launch next year, and weeks before the A390_β concept reveal on October 11. The coupe-SUV has four doors, a fastback design and will be pitched as a rival to the Porsche Macan EV. A bi-motor drivetrain gives the A390 all-wheel drive traction and is expected to deliver up to 600 hp on top versions.
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Motorway has announced the appointment of Tanya Cordrey as Chief Product Officer. Reporting to CEO and co-founder Tom Leathes, Cordrey will be responsible for product development and management to align product goals with the company’s overall strategy. Cordrey said: “I am delighted to join the Motorway team at this very exciting time in their growth.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
America’s biggest auto union, the UAW, has signaled that it could call for another walkout at Stellantis. Union bosses claim the automaker has not kept product commitments it made to end last year’s strike action. The UAW will hold strike authorization votes to decide whether workers will down-tool at North American sites. Stellantis is bracing itself for another devasting round of strike action after the United Auto Workers (UAW) union said it would hold votes to decide whether to s
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
As Proton eyes a return to the UK, we revisit the tall tale of when it first arrived in 1987 We recently learned that Proton is planning an exports push that will take it into right-hand-drive markets, including the UK. Perhaps surprisingly, Proton is much more familiar here than in any country outside its homeland of Malaysia, some 140,000 of its cars having found buyers here between 1989 and 2014.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Cobb sold over 81,000 devices that disable emissions controls or alter engine performance. The tuner also sold over 8,400 exhaust pipe upgrades that fall foul of the Clean Air Act. The company must cease technical support and deny warranty claims for existing defeat devices. There’s a very good chance you’ve heard of Cobb Tuning. For many years, the company has been marketing and selling ECU tunes and other performance upgrades for a dizzying array of vehicles, particularly Subarus.
Automotive News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Carlos Tavares says that Stellantis needs to reach cost parity between gas and electric cars to stay alive.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Chinese brand, owned by CATL, Changan and Huawei, will build right-hand-drive cars in Thailand for export to Europe Chinese EV brand Avatr – a joint venture between battery specialist CATL, car maker Changan and tech giant Huawei – is targeting a UK launch by the end of 2025. The announcement comes as Avatr launches its first right-hand drive model, the BMW X5-sized 11 SUV, in Thailand, where it will be made at a new Changan factory.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Ford bosses test drove a Changan SUV while evaluating Chinese competition last year. CFO John Lawler reportedly told CEO Jim Farley that the Chinese “are ahead of us.” This revelation comes shortly after Ford pulled back on some of its ambitious EV plans. Just a few years ago, hardly any industry experts would have predicted that Chinese car manufacturers would be regularly cranking out some of the most compelling and technologically advanced EVs on the market.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
275 GTS cost £5973 in 1965; Roma Spider is £210k today Roma Spider can trace its roots back 60 years to the car that revolutionised rag-top Ferraris Not good. I’ve selected first in the 275 GTS’s open gate and tried to pull away but the car won’t budge. Back into neutral, then into gear again: build revs, release clutch… Still nothing. I feel the car’s transmission loading but its handsome Borranis will not rotate one inch.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
SAIC-owned MAXUS has unveiled the new eTerron 9 pickup at IAA Hannover. Slightly larger than the Ford Ranger, it has a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 436 hp. European sales are set to begin later this year, promising a WLTP range of 267 miles. The Chinese invasion of Europe continues, but the latest entry is interesting as it’s an electric pickup.
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Snows Kia has announced the recent appointment of Corporate Sales Manager Jack Brockhurst who oversees fleet and business sales. Brockhurst oversees business at all three Kia dealerships run by Snows Motor Group, in Basingstoke, Guildford and Newbury. He said: ‘‘The world of corporate sales is a key driver for Kia. They put a lot of emphasis on it. In fact, the split is roughly 60 per cent fleet, 40 per cent retail.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Our spy photographers captured a prototype of the Mazda EZ-6 undergoing tests in Europe. The electrified sedan, which debuted last April, is set to launch in China and Europe this fall. The vehicle’s Changan-sourced underpinnings support both EREV and BEV powertrains. A camouflaged prototype of the Mazda EZ-6 was caught undergoing testing in Germany, just one month after the automaker confirmed plans for launching it in Europe.
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Drivers are nearly four times more likely to purchase a petrol or diesel hybrid as their next car than a full EV, says AA Cars. The company surveyed over 11,000 British motorists reveals 27% are considering buying a hybrid vehicle, compared to 7% who intend to go fully electric. James Hosking, Director of AA Cars, said: “Hybrids are a popular car for drivers looking to reduce their environmental impact without fully committing to electric cars.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Jeep is ending the six-speed manual option in the Gladiator for the 2025 model year. Prices are also climbing, but it’s actually a savings if you factor in the added equipment. Stellantis confirms a Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid will arrive by the end of next year. There’s one less manual pickup on the market as Jeep has announced the 2025 Gladiator will be offered exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Lotus has unveiled the Theory 1 , a concept car intended to preview its all-electric future and the technologies that will begin to appear on its performance cars in the coming years. The Theory 1 is a two-door electric sports car that features a design Lotus claims was inspired by the Esprit of old, headlined by a sharp wedge-like profile that leads to a pointed front edge and a cabin that sits towards the front of the car.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The crash occurred at the Torino Motor Show, with footage showing the moment of impact. Twelve people were injured, with one taken to the hospital with a broken leg. Low-grip surface where the driver accelerated may have caused unexpected loss of traction. Twelve people were injured during the Torino Motor Show in Italy over the weekend after a Lancia 037 Group B rally car crashed into a crowd of spectators.
Automotive News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Deliveries in the first half of 2024 plummeted by more than 50%.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Mercedes has revealed a special edition F1-inspired version of its AMG GT coupe. The “Motorsport Collectors Edition” is limited to 200 units and gets hand-painted star-pattern paintwork, carbon trim and aquamarine highlights. Each car is based on the 603 hp 63 Pro, the new driver-focused model in the GT lineup. Mercedes -AMG is getting its butt kicked in this year’s F1 Championship by McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari, and the German firm wants to celebrate that failure with a spe
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
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Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
An Arizona judge has sided with two Lucid employees, who were fired after trying to unionize the automaker. The court found the duo were “discharged based, in part, because of anti-union animus.” Higher ups at Lucid reportedly eavesdropped on the employees, plotted against them, and threw away union literature. While the UAW used to be Detroit’s headache, the union has been focusing their efforts on organizing foreign automakers as well as newcomers.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
If you find the VW Golf a bit 'straight down the middle' these classy used hatchbacks offer a strong alternative The usual recommendation for someone looking to buy a refined, comfortable and family-friendly used hatchback is the Volkswagen Golf. The long-standing people’s car has been the go-to for families for years, hence why they're regularly seen on Britain's roads.
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