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2025 Toyota Land Cruiser test drive: Let them eat cake! And be disappointed

Motor Authority

Toyota brought back the Land Cruiser, kind of The Land Cruiser’s coarse, cheap, unrefined, and poorly packaged America deserves the real Land Cruiser, known as the 300 Series Enthusiasts bemoaned the death of the Toyota Land Cruiser in 2021. We then rejoiced upon its return in 2024. Disappointment has ensued for many, though not all, that.

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Taiwan February 2025: CMC J Space cracks podium

Best Selling Cars Blog

The CMC J Space is up to a record third place in Taiwan in February. New car sales in Taiwan edge up 4.8% year-on-year in February to27,515 units, leading to a year-to-date tally off -12% to 62,579. Toyota (+4.7%) matches the market to a more reasonable 28.8% share vs. a record 36.4% in January. It is followed once again by Lexus (+31.3%) at 9% vs. 10.2% last month while CMC (+53.2%) soars past Mercedes (+29.3%) to close out the podium.

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Next-generation Jeep Compass debuts this spring

Motor Authority

Jeep will unveil a third-generation Compass in the spring The new Compass is designed around the STLA Medium platform Multiple powertrain types are planned, including plug-in hybrid and fully electric options A new Jeep Compass will be unveiled this spring and, depending on the market, will offer the choice of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric.

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United Arab Emirates January 2025: Nissan Patrol #1, Jetour up to #4 brand

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Nissan Patrol is the best-selling vehicle in the UAE in January. New light vehicle sales in the United Arab Emirates advance by a solid 8.6% year-on-year in January to 24,770 units. Toyota (-4.6%) endures the only year-on-year drop among the Top 6 brands but remains the faraway leader with 23.

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2026 Audi A6 revealed in Avant wagon form

Motor Authority

Audi has revealed a new A6, available with gas and diesel engines The new A6 has only been shown in Avant wagon form Still out testing are an A6 sedan, A6 Allroad, and RS 6 Avant Availability and pricing for the U.S. haven’t been announced Audi on Tuesday took the wraps off its latest-generation A6, marking a continuation of.

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Exclusive Jaguar interview: fresh details on 986bhp super-GT

Autocar

There will be a "strong lineage" between the Type 00 concept and the production GT GT will kick off a series of radical EVs that distil the best of the brands dynamic heritage, says Jags boss The electric four-door GT that will spearhead an all-new era for Jaguar will be revealed at the end of the year and go into production in the middle of 2026. In an exclusive meeting with Autocar at Jaguars Gaydon headquarters, Jaguar boss Rawdon Glover said in a wide-ranging interview that the 986bhp GT is

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Electric Mercedes GLC-Class gets 2-speed gearbox, multiple battery options

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz plans to launch an electric GLC-Class next year, alongside a related electric C-Class. The compact duo will carry the “with EQ Technology” designation, marking them as the electric versions of the C-Class and GLC-Class families—similar to the electric version of the G-Class. They will also be the first models built.

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Lotus Emira's turbo-4 now matches supercharged V-6 on power

Motor Authority

Lotus has replaced the Emira First Edition with the Emira Turbo SE The Emira Turbo SE keeps the AMG-sourced 2.0-liter turbo-4 Output rises to 400 hp, matching the output of the Emira V6's supercharged 3.5-liter V-6 The Lotus Emira has only been in production for just over three years, yet Lotus reached a significant milestone recently by building.

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Sweden February 2025: VW ID.7 and Kia EV3 superstars

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Kia EV3 is up to 4th place in Sweden in February. Swedish new car sales gain 4.5% year-on-year in February to 19,608 units, meaning the year-to-date tally is now up 9.2% to 39,240. Rechargeable cars are up 23.2% to 11,978 and 61.1% share vs. 51.8% a year ago. This is split between 6,872 BEVs (+31.8%) at 35% share vs. 27.8% in February 2024 and 5,106 PHEVs (+13.2%) at 26% share vs. 24% a year ago.

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2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL debuts with a $132,695 price tag

Motor Authority

Cadillac has unveiled the 2026 Escalade IQL Stretched design delivers more space for third-row passengers over regular Escalade IQ Production starts in the summer and pricing is confirmed to start at $132,695, including destination Cadillac on Tuesday unveiled the stretched version of its Escalade IQ electric full-size SUV. The newcomer is known.

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Rooting for the 2025 Infiniti QX80 isn’t enough

Machines with Souls

The 2025 Infiniti QX80 is the brand's biggest attempt yet to reinvent itself. Does it take enough risks in a crowded luxury SUV market? The post Rooting for the 2025 Infiniti QX80 isn’t enough appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Big Texas Wants to Protect Tiny Trucks

Motor 1

A proposed bill would allow owners to register their imported Japanese Kei cars that are 25 years or older.

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Xiaomi President Says They Are Going Global With Their EVs Soon

Carscoops

Xiaomi may test market response in several markets. The US market however will not be one of them. Xiaomi has made global headlines with its impressive SU7 and YU7 EVs. Up until now, however, the technology giant has only been selling its cars in China but the company president has confirmed they are working to sell their cars internationally. While speaking at the ongoing Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Xiaomi president William Lu said the firm is working on entering global markets b

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New A6 Avant is one of the final diesel models Audi will launch

Autocar

Audis logo has been moved from the grille for the first time on an A6 Sporty-looking next-generation estate previously planned to be called A7 arrives in diesel hybrid and petrol guises The new A6 Avant has been unveiled as one of the final diesel cars that Audi will launch and one of only a few diesel estates left on the market. The executive wagon was due to take the A7 moniker under Audis recently axed naming strategy, where EVs were even-numbered and ICE cars odd-numbered.

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Tesla Superchargers Torched In Massachusetts Raising Alarms Over Arson Attacks

Carscoops

Several Tesla Supercharger stations burned up overnight in Littleton, Massachusetts. Authorities are investigating the fire as a targeted arson case against the EV brand. This marks the third arson case targeting Tesla-branded products within a single week. Some electric vehicle owners may be in for an unpleasant surprise when they pull up to charge today only to find their intended station reduced to a charred wreck.

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Ripping up Jaguar history would be 'big mistake', says brand boss

Autocar

Big step was needed because of move to EVs and arrival of Chinese brands Rawdon Glover reveals why the controversial rebrand was so vital to Jaguar's future Rawdon Glover, managing director of Jaguar , says you can never remind people enough about why the brand had to change. So, from the top, it was due to the fact that Jaguar was at a pivotal point in its history, with all its products and platforms coming to the end of the road.

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Wald’s Toyota Land Cruiser Is Japan’s Answer To The Brabus G-Class

Carscoops

Wald offers one of the wildest tuning packages for the Land Cruiser Prado. The bodykit includes wide fenders, bespoke bumpers, and an extended roof. The tuner has also previewed a slammed version featuring different wheels. Wald International has thrown all restraint out the window with its new “Desert Series Black Bison Edition” for the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado.

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This Audi and Mercedes Banter on Facebook Is Delightful

Motor 1

BMW was invited to play along but refused.

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Dodge Durango’s Racetrack Taillights Spark Lawsuit

Carscoops

The taillights are prone to water damage, which can short out part or all of the unit. The lawsuit claims the defect poses a “substantial safety risk” to passengers. The plaintiffs argue some owners face repair bills up to $2,000 to fix the issue. When you think of vehicle defects, you probably imagine something like a cracked engine block or a busted transmission, and not a taillight that might set your car on fire.

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2025 Audi A6: This Is It

Motor 1

The gorgeous wagon leads the way, but the sedan isn't far behind.

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Despite $60M Contract, NFL Star Khalil Shakir Sticks With His 2021 Subaru

Carscoops

NFL player Khalil Shakir recently revealed he drives a 2021 Subaru. Despite signing a $60.2 million contract, he plans on keeping the car. He’ll eventually get something new, but it won’t be “anything crazy.” The Buffalo Bills lost out on a trip to the Super Bowl , but wide receiver Khalil Shakir recently signed a four-year contract that is said to be worth up to $60.2 million.

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Kia UK sales and marketing directors swop jobs

Motor Trader

Kia UK has reshuffled its senior management team to boost performance. with two directors swopping jobs. Steve Hicks is appointed as Kia UKs marketing director, with Sanka De Silva taking on the role of sales director. Both moves have been made to deliver on Kias Take the Lead strategy for 2025, focusing on introducing the companys largest number of new electrified vehicles in a single year, and entering the light commercial vehicle market for the first time with the fully electric Kia PV5.

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Cadillac Goes Long With 2026 Escalade IQL

Carscoops

Cadillac has introduced the 2026 Escalade IQL, which is 4.2 inches longer than the standard model. While a lot carries over, the luxury SUV has unique rear pillars and a more upright rear window. Sporting a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 750 hp, the IQL can travel 460 miles on a charge. The Cadillac Escalade lineup is growing literally and figuratively as the American luxury brand has unveiled the 2026 Escalade IQL.

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2025 Leapmotor C10 REEV: Hybrid SUV lands in Australia with 1150km range

CarExpert

The Leapmotor C10 only recently arrived in Australia as an electric-only proposition, but the Stellantis-backed Chinese electrification specialist is now launching a range-extender version from $45,900 drive-away. That means the 2025 Leapmotor C10 REEV , in showrooms this month, undercuts the equivalent C10 EV by $1600. It’s powered by a 158kW electric motor driving the front wheels hooked up to a 28.4kWh battery less than half the capacity of the C10 EV’s 69.9kWh energy storage uni

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Hertz Hires Tom Brady To Sell Used Cars After $2.9B Loss

Carscoops

NFL superstar Tom Brady is now hawking used cars for Hertz. He also signed a used Cadillac XT5 that the rental car brand will give away. Hertz values the XT5 car at over $30,000. Hertz is teaming up with Tom Brady to hopefully sell more cars in 2025. Last year wasn’t exactly the most successful for the rental car company and this is part of the turnaround.

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Australian new-car sales in February 2025: Slump in deliveries continues as RAV4 leads VFACTS again

Drive.com

Deliveries of new vehicles in Australia slipped into the red again last month, amid a decline in sales of utes and electric cars yet every model in the Top 10 was a ute or SUV. New motor vehicles sales hit the brakes again in Australia last month for the seventh time in nine months as the charts were topped for a record eighth month in a row by the Toyota RAV4 SUV.

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GAC Aion UT EV Starts At $9,600, Packs Up To 260 Miles Of Range

Carscoops

The BYD Dolphin rival uses a 134 hp electric motor and 34-44 kWh battery packs. The flagship model offers up to 260 miles (420 km) of range on a single charge. It features a 14.6-inch infotainment screen and a Level 2 driver-assist system. When the GAC Aion UT was officially unveiled last November, expectations were modest, if not downright skeptical.

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2025 Ford Ranger price and specs: PHEV joins top-selling diesel lineup

CarExpert

The Ford Ranger lineup has been expanded once again, now including plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology. Ford has added the option of a petrol PHEV powertrain to the existing Ranger XLT, Sport and Wildtrak variants, while adding a new Stormtrak trim that will be exclusive to the new powertrain. The Ranger lineup remains otherwise unchanged, now standing at 25 available variants in Australia.

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Mercedes-AMG Electric Super-SUV Will Beat Porsche’s K1 To The Punch

Carscoops

Mercedes’s AMG’s all-electric SUV flagship has been spied during winter tests. The EV will battle the Lotus Eletre, Porsche K1 and Bentley’s upcoming crossover. Under the skin is an AMG.EA platform that’ll also form the base for the next 4dr GT. Slower than expected EV sales have forced both Porsche and Mercedes to renew their commitment to combustion powertrains, but that strategy shift won’t prevent the two companies delivering a couple of new electric flagships.

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Sytner gets go ahead for new Porsche centre

Motor Trader

Mid Sussex District Council has given the green light to a new Sytner Porsche centre in Sayers Common The development will including sale and service areas, a workshop, parts storage, office accommodations, and an MOT testing facility. The establishment of this new facility is expected to secure 55 existing jobs while also creating an additional 15 positions.

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Gear Up, There’s A Manual V8 Wagon For Sale

Carscoops

The 6.2L supercharged V8 in the CTS-V Wagon delivers 556 hp and 551 lb-ft torque. A six-speed manual and rear-wheel drive promise to offer an engaging experience. In the age of ever-expanding SUVs and crossovers, fast wagons have become something of a rare breed. The market has shifted, and while European brands still manage to churn out a few, they’re about as common on American roads as a unicorn sighting.

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BYD Shark 6 pushes past Isuzu D-Max in Australia’s top 10 best-sellers

CarExpert

The BYD Shark 6 is off to a strong start in Australia, outselling numerous established rivals and becoming the sixth best-selling model overall in February 2025. The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute stormed into the heart of the top 10 in its first month of recorded deliveries, with 2026 examples reaching customers. There’s a caveat here, as 450 of these were delivered in January but weren’t reported in that month’s VFACTS industry sales report due to an administrative error.

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Nearly Every Automaker Is Selling Your Data

Carscoops

A new investigation has found that virtually every automaker is collecting and sharing your data. This includes things such as where you drive, when you drive, and how fast you’re going. Information collected by companies can be used to increase your insurance and loan rates. Smartphones and high-tech automobiles collect a ton of information, which can be used in a variety of different ways.

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Behind the wheel of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC EV prototype

Autocar

Indirect replacement for EQC SUV is the first electric car based on Mercedes' new MB.EA platform The new Mercedes-Benz GLC EV will arrive later this year as an indirect replacement for the EQC SUV, marking a strategic shift in Mercedes'electric model strategy: one focused on integration rather than reinvention. This more pragmatic approach from Mercedes will result in the GLC EV slotting alongside a facelifted version of the combustion-engined GLC next year, wearing a near-identical look inside

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Mercedes-Benz Vision V Previews 311-Mile Electric Luxury Van For 2026

Carscoops

The new model will be based on the Van Electric Architecture platform. Production version will use an 800-volt electrical architecture. Flagship models are set to have over 311 miles (500 km) of range. Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the name of the concept previewing the next-generation Vito and V-Class vans. Called the Vision V, it was first teased in December and is expected to be unveiled this year, ahead of the new range of electric vans hitting the market in 2026.

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EV owners and Blue Badge holders urged to dodge new road tax rules

Auto Express

New VED charge kicks in from April, but EV owners can re-tax early to avoid paying anything in 2025

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When you DO or DON’T need Gap Insurance💰🚙

Your Car Buying Advocate

Gap insurance can be a smart option to consider when buying a car. It’s really useful if you’re taking a loan that’s bigger than the car’s value. This insurance helps pay off what you still owe if your car gets totaled, and the payout from the insurance doesn’t cover the full loan amount. It’s best to think about this type of insurance if you’re rolling over an older loan or if the car’s value might drop quickly.