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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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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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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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VW ID 3 GTX Performance is 322bhp electric hot hatch for £46k

Autocar

New variant of forthcoming hot ID 3 is EV equivalent of Golf GTI Clubsport, with more torque than Golf R The Volkswagen ID 3 GTX Performance will go on sale on 29 August as the electric alternative to the Golf GTI Clubsport , offering 322bhp for £46,225. That power means the range-topping hot hatch can sprint from 0-62mph in just 5.7sec, making it Volkswagen's quickest-accelerating EV to date.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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China retail July 2024: BYD places 5 models in Top 6, smashes records as do Li Auto, NIO, Leapmotor

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

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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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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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BMW i4 Recalled For Chassis Flaw That Could Cause Serious Damage

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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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Motor sector faces ‘critical challenges’ in transition to ICE

Motor Trader

The automotive industry faces “critical challenges” as it transitions from Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). That’s the view of Lee Swinerd, director and head of automotive at financial advisory firm Interpath, writing in Cox Automotive’s latest Insight Quarterly. The cost of BEVs and ongoing concerns over charging infrastructure have softened demand in Western Europe and North America, according to Swinerd.

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

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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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Steve Nash to step down as CEO of the IMI

Motor Trader

Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry has announced plans to step down from the position once a suitable replacement has been recruited. The move follows the recent announcement that he had stepped back from the day to day running of the IMI, which has put in place an Executive Team dealing during the transition period. He said the recruitment process will start soon but in the meantime he will continue to focus on building the profile of the Institute whilst the daily operation

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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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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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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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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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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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Manheim Auction Services will open new Gloucester ‘super centre’

Motor Trader

Manheim Auction Services will open its new Gloucester super centre dedicated to commercial and industrial vehicles in the southwest in the autumn. The 9-acre site is located off the M5 near Dursley, Gloucestershire. More details on the sales programme will be available in September. Liam Quegan, Cox Automotive’s MD, Wholesale, said: “The commercial vehicle sector is experiencing an exhilarating return to form.

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Hyundai To Embrace Radiant Heating To Increase EV Range

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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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John Clark breaks through £1bn turnover in 2023

Motor Trader

John Clark Motor Group saw pre-tax profits fall -9.7% to £22.9m on turnover up 12.6% to £1.03bn in the year to 31 December 2023. The family-run business, which has dealerships across North, East and Central Scotland, said it was another good year, breaking through the £1bn barrier for the first time. The group sold total new car sales of 13,428 compared to 11,308 the prior year.

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The Brake Pedal Of 2019 Audi E-Tron Quattros May Break Off

Carscoops

The recall impacts 206 vehicles in the U.S. and a further 12 in Canada. The screw holding the brake pedal to the booster could completely loosen. Owners of 2019 Audi E-Tron Quattro models across the United States and Canada are being urged to bring their electric SUVs to a dealership after it was revealed they have brake pedals that could detach from the brake booster.

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Dealers see price as most important consideration for car buyers

Motor Trader

Price remains the most important consideration for buyers when it comes to purchasing a vehicle, according to motor dealers. The latest Forecourt Foresight research from Close Brothers Motor Finance reveals that motor dealers see price as one of the top three considerations for over three quarters (77%) of their customers. The research, which asked motor dealers what their customers look for when making a vehicle purchase, found that considerably more men than women cite price as their top con

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Manhart’s 542 HP Toyota GR Supra Looks And Goes Like The Rumored GRMN Might – If It Happens

Carscoops

The Supra GR 550 is the most powerful version of the sportscar coming from Manhart. The upgraded engine with 542 hp is combined with a sports exhaust and coilover suspension. Visual modifications include carbon fiber bits around the bodywork and a large rear wing. Manhart has presented a modified example of the Toyota GR Supra, featuring performance, handling, and aero upgrades.

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

Automotive News

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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Carlex Was Inspired By Falconry In Creating This One-Off Mercedes G-Wagen

Carscoops

A unique metallic bronze exterior finish makes the G-Class stand out from all others. A hand-painted and engraved mural of a falcon spans the entire roof. The car and a matching rifle will be displayed at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2024 on August 31. For many of us, falconry is a bit of a mystery, but it’s practiced all around the world and has long been particularly popular throughout the Middle East.

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Vertu centre ranked No.1 BMW bodyshop in the UK

Motor Trader

Vertu Accident Repair Centre Teesside, based at Preston Farm in Stockton, has been ranked No.1 out of 111 BMW Bodyshops across the UK. The ranking is based on several performance indicators, including the calibration of all equipment, the training of technicians to the correct level, and the timely submission of KPIs. John Jones, Bodyshop Manager at Vertu Accident Repair Centre Teesside, said: “Being ranked No.1 out of 111 BMW Bodyshops, and as best customer repair partner by Enterprise, i

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