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Manthey Kit for Porsche 911 GT3 RS deletes the rear window

Motor Authority

Porsche has revealed an upgrade package developed by Manthey-Racing for the 911 GT3 RS Wild aerodynamic modifications boost downforce to over 2,200 pounds at a speed of 177 mph Manthey said the upgrade package will significantly improve lap times Porsche's 992-generation 911 GT3 RS is already one of the most potent factory-built track cars money.

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Supporting Sales Teams with Smart Technology: How Get My Auto Eases Limited Staffing Challenges

Get My Auto

The modern auto dealership faces a multitude of challenges—limited staffing being one of the most pressing. In a highly competitive industry where the ability to respond quickly and effectively is key, a lean sales team can often feel overwhelmed. Sales […] The post Supporting Sales Teams with Smart Technology: How Get My Auto Eases Limited Staffing Challenges appeared first on Get My Auto.

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2025 Jeep Recon electric off-roader spied in production form

Motor Authority

The Jeep Recon has been spied testing with minimal camouflage gear The Recon will use the STLA Large platform shared with the Jeep Wagoneer S EV The design was previewed in 2022 and first deliveries are expected to start in 2025 The production version of the Jeep Recon electric off-roader has been spied testing in prototype form for the first.

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Leadership Insights from Barbara Bergmeier – The Power of Mentorship in Automotive Leadership

Women Automotive Network

Mentorship is more than guidance—it's a transformative journey that shapes careers, fosters leadership, and drives change. In our latest Leadership Interview, Barbara Bergmeier, Executive Director of Industrial Operations at JLR, shared her compelling story of mentorship’s profound impact on her career and leadership development. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE Mentorship: A Personal Journey Barbara’s mentoring journey began with a blend of informal guidance and structured programs.

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Cupra will bring gas, hybrid, and electric cars to US

Motor Authority

Volkswagen Group's Cupra brand has given an update on its plans to launch in the U.S. The Spanish performance marque still targets a U.S. arrival by the end of the decade, but a previous plan to only sell electric vehicles, starting with a pair of crossovers, has been abandoned. Cupra now expects to offer gas, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles.

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US Dealer Slaps $20,000 Markup On VW ID. Buzz

Carscoops

A salesman told a customer they’d need to pay “between $10k–20k over sticker.” Fortunately, most dealerships appear to be honoring the ID. Buzz’s original MSRP. Surprisingly, some dealerships are even offering discounts on the all-electric van. When we first heard that Volkswagen would limit availability of the new ID. Buzz to just one or two units per dealer at launch in the States—gradually increasing allocation in 2025—it didn’t take a crystal b

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Lotus U-turns on electric-only plan, announces hybrid tech

Motor Authority

Lotus is developing a series plug-in hybrid powertrain called the Hyper Hybrid EV Lotus cited evolving market demands for abandoning the previous electric-only stance Lotus delivered 7,600 vehicles in the first nine months of 2024, up 136% on the same period a year ago The Lotus Emira sports car won't be the brand's last car with a gas engine.

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2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix preview: Racing down the Strip

Motor Authority

The Las Vegas Grand Prix is round 22 of the 2024 F1 season The race runs on a Tilke-designed street circuit known as the Las Vegas Strip Circuit The race is scheduled for Saturday night instead of F1's usual Sunday setting The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship heads to Las Vegas this weekend for what will be the third to last race of the season.

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Chrysler Confirms New Electric Pacifica Minivan To Rival VW ID. Buzz

Carscoops

Chrysler’s CEO has reportedly confirmed plans for an electric version of the Pacifica. The design will borrow elements from the Halcyon concept and keep Stow ‘N Go seats. An updated version of the Pacifica minivan is due in 2026 and will arrive before the EV. Chrysler has introduced an assortment of interesting concepts over the years including the Airflow , Portal, and Halcyon.

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Mercedes In-Drive considers moving brakes into an EV's electric motor

Motor Authority

Mercedes In-Drive relocates the brakes to inside an EV's motor housing In-Drive remains a friction-based brake system In-Drive is in active testing with no timeline for production announced Future Mercedes-Benz EVs might not have brakes sitting behind their wheels. Mercedes-Benz engineers in Germany showed Motor Authority its latest EV drivetrain.

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VW Polo To Live On With A 2025 Facelift Because Not Everything Has To Be An EV

Carscoops

VW’s R&D boss confirmed that the Polo will receive a major update next year. The ICE-powered hatchback will comply with the stricter emission regulations. Still, VW will slim-down its European ICE-powered lineup in the coming years. For a car rumored to be nearing its curtain call, the VW Polo seems to have a surprising second wind. Earlier this year, Volkswagen ended production of the Polo in Europe after an impressive 40-year run, igniting speculation that the supermini might bow out

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It's Happening: Chrysler Confirms a Pacifica EV

Motor 1

Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell revealed plans for the battery-powered minivan at the 2024 LA Auto Show.

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2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty Spied With Wide Fenders And A Snorkel

Carscoops

The Ford Ranger Super Duty made its first spy appearance, shortly after the official teaser. The new trim will be able to tow up to 4,500 kg (9,921 lbs), getting well into F-150 territory. The Super Duty will also bring rugged looks, featuring wide fenders and many off-road bits. Shortly after Ford published the first teaser of the upcoming Ranger Super Duty in Australia, a camouflaged prototype of the rugged workhorse was caught testing on US soil.

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New Toyota Prado expected to climb back past Ford Everest

CarExpert

Toyota Australia is keen to reclaim the large SUV sales crown it will lose to the Ford Everest for the first time this year, and it’s well on the way with a solid order bank and an even bigger number of new-generation LandCruiser Prado 250 Series vehicles on their way Down Under in the next 12 months. Deliveries of the new fifth-generation Prado commenced earlier this month and the Japanese carmaker says it holds more than 17,000 orders.

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Hyundai, Kia And Genesis EVs Recalled Over Loss Of Drive Power Yet Again

Carscoops

The Hyundai Motor Group is recalling more than 200,000 EVs that can lose drive power. An assortment of models are impacted including the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, and Genesis GV60, GV70 Electrified, and GV80 Electrified. As part of the recall, dealers will update software as well as check and replace the integrated charging control unit as necessary.

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Has Alpine's new hot hathback struck a chord with enthusiasts?

Autocar

Clio RS may be dead but its spirit lives on in the new A290, says Prior I’ve just spent some minutes talking to Autocar’s road testers about the Alpine A290 , the quick version of the new Renault 5 EV. What’s great is that we weren’t talking about where the charge port was or how far it could go or whether the driver assistance systems were infuriating.

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Manthey’s 992 GT3 RS Has No Back Window, Offers An Actual Metric Ton Of Downforce

Carscoops

Manthey Racing has released a performance package for the Porsche 992 GT3 RS that generates more than 2,200 lbs (1,000 kg) of downforce. The €76,911 kit includes a carbon panel that replaces the back window with a fin, large wing end plates, and aero wheel covers. Manthey says poor weather at the Nordschleife means it hasn’t tried to beat the stock RS’s 6:49.3 Ring record yet.

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GWM announces free servicing for Australian buyers, but you’ll need to be quick

CarExpert

GWM Australia has announced a limited-time offer across its entire lineup that will see buyers get three free services, but it’s only available for the next fortnight. Launched today, the promotion – marketed as the ‘GWM Plate Clearance Plus’ – will run until December 8, and sees the brand offer the first three scheduled services at no cost to those who buy its vehicles within that time.

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VW’s Entire ID EV Lineup To Receive Major Redesign Inspired By The Past

Carscoops

VW’s fully electric offerings will receive a visual makeover, starting in 2026. The 2026 VW ID.2 hatchback will serve as a template for the upcoming facelifts. The new looks will be combined with major upgrades to the MEB architecture. Volkswagen is gearing up for a sweeping redesign of its electric ID lineup, accompanied by substantial upgrades to its MEB architecture.

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Volkswagen’s new EV platform to benefit from tie-up with Rivian

Auto Express

German company has confirmed that it will apply learnings from joint venture to forthcoming SSP architecture

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Manthey Gives The Porsche 911 GT3 RS a Huge Shark Fin

Motor 1

Rear windows are overrated anyway.

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Kia EV6 GT gets even more power plus trick gearbox from Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

Auto Express

Already Kia’s most powerful car, the EV6 GT will now produce up to 641bhp and 770Nm of torque

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The Jeep Cherokee Returns Next Year With Hybrid Power

Motor 1

Jeep's CEO shared the news at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Porsche 911 GT3 RS is even more track-focused thanks to £99,999 Manthey Kit

Auto Express

Manthey Racing’s near-£100k kit turns the Porsche 911 GT3 RS up another notch

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You Can Now Buy That Fake Challenger Based on a Civic

Motor 1

It costs $52,000 and only 100 cars will be sold next year.

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Can You Guess What’s Hiding Under This Steel-Clad Monster?

Carscoops

The bespoke steel bodykit resembles something straight out of a DIY project. No information about the car’s ownership or service history is available. The seller is asking $5,400 for this unique and unusual build from New York. Despite what you may be thinking, this bizarre creation has not been lifted from the set of a cheap car movie and is actually a heavily-modified fourth-gen Pontiac Firebird that has been overhauled and is looking for a new home.

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Hyundai Recalls Over 145,000 EVs for 'Loss of Drive Power'

Motor 1

The problem stems from a faulty integrated charging control unit, which might fail to keep the onboard 12-volt battery charged.

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Exclusive new Bentley Continental GT Expressions of Texture collection has "200-million year-old" trim

Auto Express

If you happen to want a hyper-exclusive Bentley with a prehistoric piece of California stuck on the dash, Mulliner has you covered.

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Opinion: The Jaguar rebrand deserves praise, not scorn

Drive.com

Questionable aesthetics aside, whatever genius came up with Jaguar’s new look deserves a promotion. On December 2, 2024, Jaguar will debut its latest concept car in Miami and the eyes of the world will be watching. This is quite the feat, given concept car unveilings aren’t typically fodder for mainstream media. RELATED: What do Drive readers REALLY think of Jaguar’s rebrand?

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Has Alpine's new hot hatchback struck a chord with enthusiasts?

Autocar

Clio RS may be dead but its spirit lives on in the new A290, says Prior I’ve just spent some minutes talking to Autocar’s road testers about the Alpine A290 , the quick version of the new Renault 5 EV. What’s great is that we weren’t talking about where the charge port was or how far it could go or whether the driver assistance systems were infuriating.

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New Volkswagen ID.3 and ID.4 set for 2026 arrival with major overhauls inside and out

Auto Express

Volkswagen has confirmed that both the ID.3 and ID.

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2024 Ford Ranger Review: Rugged Capability with Modern Refinement

Torque Report

The 2024 Ford Ranger enters the midsize truck market with a host of updates, blending toughness with modern amenities. As a global nameplate, the new Ranger builds on its reputation for off-road capability, versatility, and everyday practicality. The redesign emphasizes power and technology while broadening its appeal with expanded trim offerings, including a hybrid powertrain and the off-road-focused Raptor variant.

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Lotus Plans Hyper Hybrid Tech with a Gas-Only Mode

Motor 1

You'll still be able to drive a Lotus just on gasoline.

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Colorado’s Traffic Sign Vigilante Is Our Kind Of Hero

Carscoops

Police are on the hunt for a person who placed fake traffic signs around Boulder, Colorado. Despite looking official, they had profane messages such as “Get off your d*mn phone.” 14 signs were taken down and police believe they might have been the work of a concerned citizen. Police in Boulder, Colorado are on the hunt for a mysterious person who placed humorous, but profane traffic signs around the city.

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Kendrick Lamar’s Next Album Is Named After His Buick Regal GNX

Motor 1

The surprise album, titled GNX, dropped today.

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Fisker Ocean Keeps Adding Recalls Like It’s Trying To Win A Contest Against Ford

Carscoops

Fisker Ocean’s transmission recall reveals a safety risk that could lead to rollaways. Vehicle rollaway accidents injure 1,900 people annually, making this recall a critical fix. Five other recalls for the Ocean were issued this year, while the company filed for bankruptcy. Fisker may have gone bankrupt, but its products are still out there, keeping their owners on their toes.

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The surprising country producing your favourite new cars

Drive.com

Depending on the car you drive, there’s a chance it was made in a small, landlocked European country that’s quickly becoming a hotspot for new car production. New car manufacturing is a strange and interesting world. While the brand’s heritage can originate in one country, some models will be made in another – using parts from somewhere else entirely.