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2025 Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer prices cut by up to $7,000

Motor Authority

The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer is priced from $59,945, excluding destination The new starting price is $3,000 less than the previous year Standard equipment has been increased despite the lower pricing Jeep has sharpened prices on its 2025 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer in an effort to boost sales of what is already a strong seller for the brand. The 2025.

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Croatia October 2024: Market up 18.3%, Geely Coolray up to #7

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Geely Coolray breaks into the Croatian Top 10 for the first time. 4,360 new cars hit Croatian roads in October, a substantial 18.3% year-on-year improvement. This leads to a year-to-date tally up 12.6% to 56,142. Skoda (+14.3%) easily keeps the advantage in the brands charts with 14% share vs. 11.5% for #2 Volkswagen (+49.4%) surging up. Toyota (-1.2%) ensures the podium is unchanged on last month.

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Redesigned Audi A7 to debut in early 2025

Motor Authority

Audi's new model onslaught will continue into the new year with the automaker confirming on Tuesday the reveal of a redesigned A7 in early 2025. The new A7's arrival will follow that of the new A5, Q5, and A6 E-Tron all debuting in the summer. A new Q5 Sportback is also scheduled to debut later in November. The new A7 should reach U.S. showrooms.

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Australia October 2024: Toyota RAV4 #1 for 4th straight month, Leapmotor lands

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota RAV4 sees its sales surge 86.3% year-on-year. New vehicle sales in Australia are off -6.4% year-on-year in October to 99,969 units, still the 2nd best ever October volume (last year was 106,809). The year-to-date tally remains up at +2.2% to 1,028.376, a new record after 10 months. Only three states and territories are up this month: Western Australia gains 14.6% to 11,649, Northern Territory is up 11.6% to 859 and Queensland up 3.4% to 22,012.

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Toyota goes concept heavy at 2024 SEMA show

Motor Authority

Toyota brought almost a dozen concepts to 2024 SEMA show Concepts based on various SUV, pickup truck, and sports car models Toyota teased introduction of Modellista parts in U.S. Toyota pulled out all the stops for its 2024 SEMA showcase, with the automaker turning up to the Las Vegas show's opening day on Tuesday with almost a dozen concepts.

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France October 2024: Toyota and Skoda break records in disappointing month

Best Selling Cars Blog

Toyota holds a record 9% of the French market in October. It’s another disappointing month for the French new car market, off -11.1% (like last month) to just 135,529 units, marking the 6th consecutive month of decline. This is a staggering -28.3% below the pre-pandemic score of October 2019 (188,985). Note the fall would be -14.9% at same for same number of selling days.

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Ringbrothers restomods Chevy K5 Blazer from top to bottom

Motor Authority

Ringbrothers revealed custom Chevy K5 Blazer at 2024 SEMA show Custom SUV features LS3 V-8 rated at over 500 hp Ringbrothers also presented a custom Plymouth ‘Cuda and Buick Grand National Ringbrothers has built up a penchant over the years for its impeccable muscle car restomods, but the Wisconsin company has also dabbled with SUVs since.

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Ringbrothers' 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda gets infected with a little pink eye

Motor Authority

Ringbrothers revealed custom 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda at 2024 SEMA show Build took over 5,600 hours to complete Ringbrothers also presented custom Chevy K5 Blazer and Buick Grand National When one thinks of a muscle car, the original Plymouth 'Cuda of the 1970s often springs to mind. The clean lines and powerful Hemi V-8s is a combination that's hard.

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Costumes, capabilities, and the Land Rover Defender 110

Machines with Souls

A legendary name for a car that lives up to it, the Land Rover Defender 110 combines off-road ability with luxury that exceeds its competitors. The post Costumes, capabilities, and the Land Rover Defender 110 appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Kia Sportage facelift brings chunky look and upgraded hybrid

Autocar

New lights and bluff grille are inspired by those on the EV3, EV6 and EV9 One of the UK’s best-selling family cars gets a major update inside and out The Kia Sportage has been updated in its native Korea, gaining a bold new look inside and out, plus a new range of powertrains. Its styling has been revised to more closely match that of the brand’s electric cars, the EV3 , EV6 and EV9 , with new column-like headlights and a blockier front grille.

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VFACTS October 2024: Toyota RAV4 still on top as HiLux closes gap to Ranger

CarExpert

Australian new-vehicle deliveries continue to slow from the record pace of 2023, with October 2024 sales figures down once again this month. However, year-to-date registrations are still up, and the end-of-year figure may yet eclipse the records set in 2023. Last month, 99,969 new vehicles were delivered to Australian buyers, a decrease of 6.4 per cent compared to the 106,809 deliveries made in the same month a year ago.

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The best car interiors don’t have any screens

Autocar

The first BMW Mini is modern enough to have the kit you want, but none of the distractions you don't Proper instruments provide all the information you need and no distraction from the joy of driving Despite having the run of the Autocar test garage and the general aggro and financial burden that come with owning a 20-year-old car, I keep a slightly scabby Mini Cooper S around.

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2026 Kia Sportage Brings Sharper Looks, Swaps DCT For 8-Speed Auto

Carscoops

The fifth-gen Kia Sportage received a mid-lifecycle update, three years after its debut. The most important updates are the redesigned face and the curved digital cockpit. The facelifted SUV also benefits from chassis, NVH, and powertrain improvements. Kia has unveiled a refreshed version of its popular Sportage SUV in Korea, three years after the fifth-generation model made its debut.

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Dacia Spring Cargo unveiled as UK’s cheapest electric van

Autocar

Spring Cargo is priced from £14,995 (excluding VAT) New load-carrying variant of budget-friendly city car offers 1085-litre boot and 370kg payload The Dacia Spring Cargo has been unveiled as a van version of the electric city car, targeting last-mile delivery fleets. At £14,995 (excluding VAT), it is the UK’s cheapest electric van and it also qualifies for the government’s £2500 Plug-in Van Grant.

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Audi Group’s Profit Crash 91% In Q3

Carscoops

The Audi Group experienced a dismal third quarter as well as a rough start to the year. The automaker blamed the disastrous result on restructuring expenses at their Brussels plant. Through the first nine months of the year, sales at Audi and Bentley are down. Volkswagen’s troubles are well known, but the Audi Group is also suffering from a challenging market, competitive conditions, and limited parts availability.

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Tesla loses top spot to MG in EV sales charts

CarExpert

The MG 4 has taken a unique place in Australian automotive history, becoming the first electric vehicle (EV) to outsell Tesla in a month – at least since the US brand started publishing local sales figures more than two and half years ago. In October 2024, MG delivered 1486 examples of its small electric hatchback, almost doubling its previous monthly sales record of 835 deliveries set in November 2023, and more than tripling its monthly average of 419 deliveries between January and September.

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Brabus Big Boy 1200 Is The $1.4M Supervillain RV You Didn’t Know You Needed

Carscoops

The Big Boy 1200 is Brabus’ inaugural king-sized motorhome, built on a Mercedes Actros platform. Measuring 12m (39.4 feet) long, this massive RV was made in collaboration with STX Motorhomes. It boasts 323 sq.ft. of living space, featuring a bedroom, living room, bathroom, and kitchen. There are vehicles designed to get you from point A to point B, and then there are those imagined to redefine the very idea of travel itself.

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Vauxhall Mokka update hikes starting price by £3150

Autocar

Front end changes include more prominent lower lip Small crossover gets new interior screens, centre console and reworked front end The updated Vauxhall Mokka has gone on sale, with its starting price rising by £3150 to £24,705. The entry-level Griffin trim level has been axed as part of a light update intended to keep the small crossover competitive against a host of new rivals.

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Ringbrothers’ New Chevy K5 Blazer Hides A Toyota Secret Underneath

Carscoops

Ringbrothers transformed a 1972 Chevy Blazer into a 525-hp restomod, pairing classic looks with modern performance. Built on a 2016 Toyota Tacoma chassis, the custom SUV features upgraded suspension for improved handling. The Tuka Blazer features a bespoke interior, carbon fiber accents, and a potent LS3 engine delivering 487 lb-ft of torque. What do you get when you fuse the body of a heavily modified 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer with a 6.2-liter LS3 V8, a new transmission, and a long list of other

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Kia EV9 SEMA concept is ready for ‘ADVNTR’

CarExpert

Kia has returned to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) aftermarket trade show in Las Vegas this week with two outlandish off-road concepts, based on the big EV9 electric SUV and then upcoming PV5 purpose-built electric van. The EV9 ADVNTR and PV5 WKNDR are claimed to “bring to life an easy to imagine future where vehicles will provide the ultimate in capability, adaptability, utility and organisation and all with an eye on sustainability” Both concept cars feature enha

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2026 Lexus ES: Leaked Photos Reveal Subtle Facelift

Carscoops

The facelifted version of the seventh-gen Lexus ES has been caught undisguised in China. Exterior changes are limited to updated LED headlights and a revised spindle grille pattern. Inside, the sedan gets a larger 14-inch display along with a new digital instrument cluster. Update 11/5: After a recent leak that spilled the beans on Lexus’s plans, the first real-world photos of the refreshed 2026 ES have emerged on Chinese social media, as spotted by the crew over at Lexus Enthusiast.

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New Aston Martin boss outlines plans for profitability

Autocar

Hopes pinned on new sales targets and greater range of options to boost selling prices Aston Martin is aiming for record annual sales of around 8000 a year as part of new boss Adrian Hallmark’s plan to return the persistently loss-making company to profit. Hallmark, formerly boss of Bentley , told investors he’d undergone “60 days of intense learning” since joining the company at the start of September.

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No, These Aren’t Mid-Engined Ford Mustang GTD Mules

Carscoops

Rear cooling vents on GTD prototypes sparked rumors of a potential mid-engine test mule. The Mustang GTD’s rear cooling system is dedicated to the transaxle, not an engine. Ford fitted the flagship Mustang model with an 815 hp, 5.2-liter supercharged V8. The Ford Mustang GTD is the quickest and ultimate track-focused version of the muscle car and despite recent posts you may have seen about it on social media, there is not a mid-engined version in the works.

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Kia Tasman being eyed by Australian tuning firms

CarExpert

It seems you can’t sell a ute in Australia without offering an even more offroad-ready version worked over by a local engineering business. Premcar developed the Nissan Navara SL and Pro-4X Warrior , while Walkinshaw has been even more prolific in this space, launching the WAU Ford Ranger , Isuzu D-Max Blade and the defunct Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme and various Volkswagen Amarok W-Series models.

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Facelifted Mercedes GLE Gains Star-Shaped Taillights

Carscoops

Mercedes’ GLE SUV has been spied testing again, this time with some important rear-end changes. In addition to a new grille and headlights, this prototype was fitted with star-shaped taillights like the ones on the E-Class. The fourth generation GLE was unveiled in 2018 and received new lights and grille for the 2024 model year. Is it that time again?

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Kia Tasman won’t need AdBlue in Australia

CarExpert

The Australian-market Kia Tasman ute is being built to meet less stringent emissions standards than its home-market counterpart. That’s despite Australia introducing tougher emissions regulations with the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), which comes into effect on January 1, 2025 with penalties following on July 1, 2025 for brands that don’t meet their CO2 target.

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China Hits EU With WTO Lawsuit Over EV Tariffs

Carscoops

Chinese and EU officials have attempted negotiations on the tariffs, but no resolution has been reached. SAIC faces the highest tariff increase among Chinese brands, with a steep hike of 35.3%. China is encouraging car manufacturers to halt investments in EU countries that approved the tariffs. In a quick riposte to the European Union’s freshly imposed tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles , the People’s Republic has escalated the dispute by filing a formal complaint with the Wor

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New Toyota HiLux not due until 2026 – report

CarExpert

Toyota’s first new HiLux in more than a decade won’t be launched until 2026, and may well be a case of evolution rather than revolution, according to a new report. Brazilian publication Autoesporte reports that Toyota suppliers have been told to prepare for the start of production of the new HiLux in Argentina for the South American market in 2026 – a year later than previously expected.

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BMW M5 Touring Review: Was It Worth The Weight?

Carscoops

We took BMW’s 2025 M5 Touring for a first drive, experiencing its power and handling firsthand. BMW hasn’t built an M5 wagon since 2010, and this is the first one ever available in North America. The Touring gets the same 717-hp PHEV V8 powertrain we’ve already tried in the M5 sedan. When BMW launches a new generation of M5 the car world snaps to attention.

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Robust demand for used cars recorded in Q3

Motor Trader

The robust demand tracked throughout H1 on Dealer Auction’s platform continued into Q3. Total estimated trade profit rose from £2.6 million to £3.5 million in the three-month period from July to September 2024. Kieran TeeBoon, Dealer Auction’s marketplace director, said: “Q3 saw positive trade-to-trade activity on the Dealer Auction platform – demand is strong, cars are selling quicker and we’re seeing more bids.

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Mazda Shatters October Sales Record With Double-Digit Gains Across All Models

Carscoops

Mazda’s October sales rose 58.7%, driven by strong growth across every model in its lineup. From the beginning of 2024, Mazda has shifted 350,759 vehicles, an 18.5% increase from last year. The CX-5 topped sales this year, with 10,166 units sold in October alone across the country. Mazda sales continue to soar across the United States , as demand for each and every model in its range has jumped significantly this year.

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Everything I learned after 2000 miles in a Nissan Ariya EV

Autocar

How far have Nissan electric cars come after a decade? Welcome to the long-term squad, Nissan Ariya. Well, Ariya the second. I’ve recently swapped from an Ariya Advance , which is near the bottom of the spec league table, with a 63kWh battery and front-wheel drive, to the almost top-spec Evolve, with an 87kWh battery and four-wheel drive. I won’t go into the tedium of specific spec level differences (although if you are that way inclined, there's always the online configurator), but I will cut t

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Karma Invictus Is A Lightweight, Carbon-Clad Revero

Carscoops

Karma has introduced the new Invictus, a limited-edition model based on the Revero sedan. It features a carbon fiber bodywork as well as an upgraded interior with special upholstery. Powered by a range-extended setup, it delivers 536 hp and up to 80 miles of electric range. Karma Automotive has largely been flying under the radar, but the company has now introduced the new Invictus.

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How many cars fit on a carrier ship?

Drive.com

Every brand-new vehicle in Australia has been imported from overseas, but have you ever given much thought to how they got here? Photo: iStock/Suriyapong Thongsawang Since Australia no longer manufactures vehicles, every brand-new vehicle sold from October 2017 onwards has been imported. But how they actually get into the country is mostly a mystery for the average buyer.

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GM Has Sold More Than 300,000 EVs In America

Carscoops

General Motors is one of the key proponents of electric vehicles and the automaker has sold over 300,000 of them in the United States since 2016. In the third quarter, they placed second in the EV sales race thanks to strong demand for the Cadillac Lyriq as well as the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Equinox EV. GM has an assortment of EVs on the horizon including a new Chevrolet Bolt as well as an assortment of Cadillacs.

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DAC says October sales figures were “definitely a treat”

Canadian Auto Dealer

How would you describe October sales figures? According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, they were definitely a treat. October had the benefit of two extra selling days compared to the same month in 2023, along with some strong fleet activity. As a result, DAC estimates that sales came in at a noteworthy 162,000 units — 8.8% above the October 2023 monthly total.

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Ringborthers’ Pink ‘Cuda Packs A Supercharged Hellcrate V8 And A Whole Lot Of Attitude

Carscoops

The reimagined 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda restomod sits on a custom Roadster Shop chassis A Tremec six-speed transmission is paired with the new 807-hp Hellcrate V8 engine. Adjustable coilovers and massive brakes have also been added to the custom build. No American company does restomods quite like Ringbrothers, and the tuning outfit has just unveiled one of its wildest creations to date at SEMA.