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2025 Mini Countryman priced from $39,895, offers gas or electric power

Motor Authority

The redesigned 2025 Mini Countryman has two gas options and one electric The electric Countryman has a 212-mile range estimate A driver-assist system that offers hands-free driving in some situations is available The redesigned 2025 Mini Countryman made its debut last fall, and is now available in U.S. showrooms with the choice of electric or gas.

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BYD Seal 06 GT revealed as VW ID 3 GTX rival

Autocar

Seal 06 GT looks more understated than the racy Ocean M concept shown earlier this year Seal 06 GT brings new development of larger saloon platform and will be detailed in full on 30 August BYD has released the first pictures of its crucial challenger to the Cupra Born and Volkswagen ID 3 , called the Seal 06 GT. Previewed by the Ocean M concept at the Beijing motor show earlier this year, the Seal 06 GT will plug the gap between the brand’s Dolphin hatchback and Seal saloon.

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Playing video games will soon be possible in a VW

Motor Authority

Volkswagen on Monday announced plans to make AirConsole's video gaming platform available in its cars starting from September. The automaker said the first recipients will be the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, and ID.7 electric vehicles, as well as the latest versions of the Golf, Passat, and Tiguan. But the feature will only be available in a handful of.

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Hyundai Santa Fe

Autocar

Modernised SUV brings all-new design and a tech-filled interior in a bid to impress UK buyers With the ever-growing number of SUVs on sale in the UK, it seems that finding one that really stands out is more important than ever. It’s here where Hyundai hopes the new Santa Fe will capitalise.On unveiling the Mk5 Hyundai Santa Fe, its chief designer SangYup Lee talked about how much of a "big change" the model was over its predecessor, and how "outdoors culture" had become more mainstream, which he

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2025 Cadillac Lyriq gets higher price but offers more value

Motor Authority

The 2025 Lyriq has lost last year's entry-level Tech grade The Lyriq's Luxury and Sport grades are less expensive for 2025 All Lyriqs come with a 102-kwh battery delivering up to 314 miles of range The Cadillac Lyriq electric midsize crossover enters the 2025 model year with a slightly higher starting price, but additional standard features mean.

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This Used To Be a Cybertruck

Motor 1

Now it’s just a mangled mess of metal.

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Review: 2025 Genesis G80 goes easy on the eyes, relatively easy on the wallet

Motor Authority

A few key design tweaks make this mid-size sedan better looking than ever. The G80 is meant for calm commuting, not canyon carving. The G80 offers a great value in the luxury space with a starting price of under $60,000. The Genesis G80 holds a storied place in the company’s history. This midsize sedan debuted as the fanciest Hyundai model.

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Dodge Charger Daytona electric police car may be coming

Motor Authority

Dodge has teased a concept that like previews the next Charger Pursuit cop car The teaser doesn't reveal whether the concept is powered by batteries A new Charger Pursuit sedan with a Hurricane inline-6 is almost certain The previous Dodge Charger is one of the most popular options for police agencies around the country, and Dodge will clearly.

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New Vauxhall Frontera is sub-£24k with electric or petrol power

Autocar

Vauxhall Frontera is a replacement for the Crossland Vauxhall is first to offer an EV at the same price as the petrol version; boss says profit parity is still a while off The new Vauxhall Frontera will be one of the UK’s cheapest electric cars - and in a UK first, it will cost the same as the petrol version. The chunkier, slightly larger replacement for the Crossland will be available to order in October from £23,495 for both powertrains.

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New Aston Martin Vanquish to be revealed Sept. 2

Motor Authority

Aston Martin's DBS successor is coming soon New flagship GT will be called a Vanquish An 824-hp twin-turbocharged V-12 has been confirmed Aston Martin is just days away from revealing its successor to the DBS, and a teaser video released to social media on Tuesday provides some glimpses of the car as well as a taste of its newly developed V-12's.

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Ariel E-Nomad concept previews future electric off-roader

Autocar

Prototype paves way for light, all-roads EV using advanced tech and due in 2026 Somerset-based Ariel has revealed a near-production-spec concept that previews an electric version of the Nomad 2 , the performance off-roader that was itself unveiled only last month. Dubbed E-Nomad, the new car will provide similar performance to the ICE model while offering unique driving attributes.

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New Used-Car Shopping Guide Caters to Biggest Chunk of Shoppers

AutoDealer Today

Consumer Reports adds recommendations, reliability ranking and more to help people choose a model.

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The 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered is remastered music

Machines with Souls

The 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered is a sexy hybrid SUV with a ton of power (and handling to match). But does that make it exciting? The post The 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered is remastered music appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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August New Sales Expected Healthy

AutoDealer Today

Monthly and annual bumps forecasted. Slight inventory dip noted, though supplies up strongly YOY.

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Ariel Nomad EV previews 896kg, £78k production car for 2026

Autocar

Prototype paves way for light, all-roads EV focused on driver engagement Somerset-based Ariel has revealed a near-production-spec concept that previews an electric version of the Nomad 2 , the performance off-roader that was itself unveiled only last month. Dubbed E-Nomad, the new car will provide similar performance to the ICE model while offering unique driving attributes.

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Black Book: Weekly Market Update

AutoDealer Today

Truck values were on the rise last week, while other segments showed more seasonal patterns.

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Next-generation Dodge Charger Pursuit previewed

Auto Blog

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Dodge , Electric , Police/Emergency , Performance , Sedan Continue reading Next-generation Dodge Charger Pursuit previewed Next-generation Dodge Charger Pursuit previewed originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lexus Wants Its All of Its Cars to 'Taste' the Same

Motor 1

Lexus has been benchmarking its German rivals for years, discovering that increased body rigidity is the key to making its cars better.

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Fisker Avoids Chapter 7 Liquidation, EV Owners Will Keep Getting Support

Carscoops

The bankrupt car manufacturer has avoided Chapter 7 liquidation, which is good news for owners. Fisker’s owners’ association will have a say in the sale of the brand’s intellectual property. There are several open recalls for the Fisker Ocean in the U.S. Fisker’s collapse wasn’t just bad news for its founder, investors, creditors, and the EV market as a whole, but also for its owners who are at risk of losing support for their freshly-delivered electric SUVs.

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Tesla investor Ross Gerber says he can't sell his used Tesla. Why Musk's cars aren't retaining value

Auto Blog

Filed under: Genesis , Car Buying , Luxury , Sedan Continue reading Tesla investor Ross Gerber says he can't sell his used Tesla. Why Musk's cars aren't retaining value Tesla investor Ross Gerber says he can't sell his used Tesla. Why Musk's cars aren't retaining value originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Meet The World’s Fastest Armored Vehicle, A $475,000 EV

Carscoops

U.S. Armor Group has unveiled the world’s fastest armored vehicle. It’s based on the 1,234 hp Lucid Air Sapphire and can hit a top speed in excess of 200 mph. The standard armoring package can protect against.44 Magnum fire, but more extreme options are available. When you think of armored vehicles what comes to mind? Probably a big SUV with a 0-60 mph time measured in decades.

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Dodge CEO: The Charger Daytona EV Is a 'Better, Faster' Muscle Car

Motor 1

The brand's new boss wants to continue pushing SRT as its halo product.

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How the Lamborghini Temerario is more than a 907-hp hybrid that revs to 10 grand

Auto Blog

Filed under: Lamborghini , Electric , Hybrid , Luxury , Performance , Supercars Continue reading How the Lamborghini Temerario is more than a 907-hp hybrid that revs to 10 grand How the Lamborghini Temerario is more than a 907-hp hybrid that revs to 10 grand originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Aug 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Someone Bought a 'New' Fiat Multipla

Motor 1

Europe's 2024 list of zombie cars also includes a model that was last produced in 1995.

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Ford’s New Global Design Boss Is The One Who Penned The GT Supercar

Carscoops

Todd Willing is the new head of Ford Design, replacing Anthony Lo. The Ford veteran has been with the brand for over 21 years. His portfolio includes influential models like the Ford GT supercar. Todd Willing has been appointed the new head of Ford Design, following a 21-year-long career with the brand. Willing will be responsible for the design of all Ford and Lincoln models worldwide, replacing Anthony Lo after his recent departure from the role.

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The Electric Porsche Panamera Won't Kill the Gas Car

Motor 1

The two will peacefully coexist for many years.

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BMW i4 Recalled For Chassis Flaw That Could Cause Serious Damage

Carscoops

The recall impacts the BMW i4 eDrive40, i4 xDrive40, and i4 M50. The fault could cause excess chassis deformation in the event of a crash. Owners of affected models will be notified of the recall by October 7. An issue with the chassis of certain BMW i4 models shipped and delivered in the United States has prompted a recall of 1,150 vehicles. The issuance of this recall comes just a few months after a separate recall impacted i4 and i5 models related to their batteries.

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Chrysler's Heir Wants to Save Dodge and Chrysler From Stellantis

Motor 1

Walter P. Chrysler's great-grandson doesn't think the automaker is giving the brands proper attention or investment.

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2025 Hyundai Elantra Gains New Trims And $1,150 Cheaper Hybrid

Carscoops

Hyundai has announced pricing and trim changes for the 2025 Elantra. The entry-level model climbs $250, while the Elantra SEL has been split into new SEL Convenience and SEL Sport trims. The Elantra Hybrid Blue gets a $1,150 price cut, but key features have been eliminated. Hyundai has announced a handful of changes to the 2025 Elantra and revealed pricing will begin at $21,875.

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New Aston Martin Vanquish to be unveiled on 2 September

Autocar

New V12 engine gives reborn Vanquish much more power than the DBS DBS replacement will start a run of specials using new 824bhp V12, which you can listen to here Aston Martin will reveal the new Vanquish, complete with a thunderous V12, on 2 September. Its next-generation GT flaghship has been confirmed to pack 824bhp and 738lb ft of torque, which are substantial increases of 109bhp and 74lb ft over the outgoing DBS.

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Fiat Argo Endurance Joins The Farmer-Friendly Hatchback Movement In Brazil

Carscoops

The Fiat Argo Endurance is a rugged version of the small hatchback for Brazil. The model has a raised suspension, all-terrain tires, and underbody protection. Priced from R$ 79,990 ($14,545), the Argo Endurance is cheaper than the Trekking. Fiat introduced a new version of the Argo small hatchback in Brazil , combining a bare-bones character with raised suspension and grippy tires.

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2025 Hyundai Sonata reintroduces entry-level SE trim, brings down the starting price

Auto Blog

Filed under: Hyundai , Car Buying , Sedan Continue reading 2025 Hyundai Sonata reintroduces entry-level SE trim, brings down the starting price 2025 Hyundai Sonata reintroduces entry-level SE trim, brings down the starting price originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SAIC Hit With Heavy EU Tariffs For Failing To Adequately Comply With EV Investigation

Carscoops

SAIC has been slapped with an additional 36.3% tariff, while its rivals have escaped with tariff increases of less than 20%. The European Commission says SAIC gave “highly deficient” answers in its investigation. SAIC claims the EU wanted details about the chemical formula of its batteries. In July, the European Union slapped several Chinese car manufacturers with new tariffs, but there was one automotive group that was hit particularly hard: SAIC.

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Jenson Button Is Having the Time of His Life

Motor 1

The Formula 1 champ, now 44, bounces between vintage racing and the World Endurance Championship season. He’s having more fun than ever.

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Mini Cooper EV Recalled Over Batteries That Can Spark A Fire

Carscoops

Mini is recalling 12,535 Cooper EVs due to a fire risk. Impacted models were built between March 21, 2019 and January 25, 2024. A simple software update can solve the problem. More than 12,500 Mini Cooper SE EVs are being recalled because they have high-voltage batteries that could short circuit and catch fire. Clearly, this is not a recall that owners should ignore.

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Honda's EV Plans Have 'Not Changed'

Motor 1

Honda Global Executive Vice President Shinji Aoyama says EVs aren't going anywhere.

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Hyundai To Embrace Radiant Heating To Increase EV Range

Carscoops

Hyundai is working on advanced radiant heating panels that could significantly increase the range of electric vehicles in cold climates. The latest panels feature improved technology and greater efficiency. The company envisions surrounding occupants with multiple heaters to keep them comfortable even in extremely cold conditions. The Lexus RZ is pretty forgettable, but it’s notable for offering infrared heating panels.

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