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1977 Tyrrell P34 heads to auction

Motor Authority

An example of one of the most unusual Formula 1 cars in history is up for grabs. This 1977 Tyrrell P34 six-wheeler will be one of the featured lots at RM Sotheby's upcoming auction in Monaco. Scheduled to be offered for sale May 11, it's an artifact of a bygone era where small, modestly funded F1 teams could pull off big technical innovations.

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Turkiye April 2024: Record streak snapped with sales off -22.3%, Togg T10X up to #2

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Togg T10X is the 2nd best-selling car in Turkiye in April. After 15 consecutive months of record performances, the Turkish new car market falls hard in April at -22.3% to 75,919. The year-to-date volume remains in positive at +11.3% to a record 371,438 sales. Brand leaders Fiat (-43.7%) and Renault (-44.9%) both implode and see their market share thin down to 12.4% and 9% respectively.

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Everrati finalizes specs for electric Mercedes SL-Class W113 Pagoda

Motor Authority

The U.K.'s Everrati continues to grow the number of classic cars it can convert to electric power. The company's most recent conversion is the W113-generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class from the 1960s, commonly known as the Pagoda for its distinctive roof shape. Everrati first revealed the electric SL-Class last fall, and on Wednesday the company.

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USA April 2024: Toyota (+15.2%), Lincoln (+24.2%) impress in negative market

Best Selling Cars Blog

Lincoln Corsair sales are up 162.6% in April. New light vehicle sales in the U.S. slip -2.4% year-on-year in April to an estimated 1,327,976 units. The year-to-date tally is up 3.1% to 5,104,051. Passenger cars are down -10.7% to 264,482 units and 19.9% share while Light Trucks edge down just -0.1% to 1,063,494 and 80.1% share. Year-to-date, Passenger Cars drop -2.2% to 1,018,760 and 20% share whereas Light Trucks climb 4.4% to 4,085,291 and 80% share.

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Rimac's future lies in ground-breaking tech, rather than EVs alone

Motor Authority

Rimac may be best known as a supplier of leading electric vehicle technology, as well as the maker of the Nevera electric hypercar, though that isn't where the company's future exclusively lies, judging by recent comments made by CEO and founder Mate Rimac. Speaking during this week's Financial Times Future of the Car conference in London, Rimac.

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Japan April 2024: Honda (+37.1%), Mitsubishi (+37.8%) defy market down -11.2%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Honda Vezel hits its highest ranking in almost 10 years. New vehicle sales in Japan slow down their fall in April at -11.2% year-on-year to 310,346 units. Sales of regular cars are down -5.7% to 207,536 while kei car registrations plunge another -20.7% to 102,810. The year-to-date volume is now down -16.7% to 1,441,486. Once again sales are pulled down by the safety test falsification scandal at Daihatsu which completely shut down production at the start of the year.

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New VW California camper van lands with plug-in hybrid power

Motor Authority

A new generation of Volkswagen's California camper van based on the automaker's T-series of vans sold overseas made its debut on Tuesday. It's specifically based on VW's latest Multivan passenger-oriented model (there's also a Transporter cargo model in the T-Series family), which makes plug-in hybrid power an option on the camper for the first.

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BMW to ditch lower-case "i" from its gas car model names

Motor Authority

BMW will simplify its model designations as it continues to expand its electric vehicle offerings. The automaker recently confirmed to BMW Blog that starting with the next-generation X3 due for a reveal later in May, individual model designations for gas-powered models will no longer carry a lower-case “i.” The i was originally.

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India April 2024: Tata Punch repeats at #1 in record market

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The Tata Punch breaks its volume record in April. New car wholesales in India edge up 1.7% year-on-year in April to 337,070 units which is another all-time high volume for the month. The year-to-date tally is up 9.3% to a record 1,472,100 sales. The Top 3 manufacturers all roughly match the market with shy gains: Maruti Suzuki is up 0.5%, Hyundai up 1% and Tata up 1.9%.

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2025 Defender adds more luxury to capable off-roader

Motor Authority

The Defender enters the 2025 model year with few changes, though there are items that enhance the vehicle's luxury, and others that should make things easier at ordering time. The new model year brings the availability of packages that group many popular individual options. Among the new packs are some that enhance the driving qualities, others.

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UK April 2024: VW Polo surges to #2, Audi A3 breaks ranking record

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VW Polo sales are up 282.6% in April. New car sales in the UK mark 21 consecutive months of year-on-year gains in April, but just: volumes are up 1% year-on-year to 134,274 units. This remains -16.6% below the pre-pandemic sales of April 2019. The year-to-date tally is up 8.4% to 679,822. Once again and somewhat worryingly, the market growth is only due to soaring fleet sales up 18.5% to 81,207 and 60.5% share vs. 51.5% a year ago whereas private sales sink -17.7% to 50,458 and 37.6% vs. 46.1% i

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2025 BMW M4 CS, Bentley V-8 hybrid: Today's Car News

Motor Authority

BMW has launched a new generation of its hardcore M4 CS. The car isn't quite as extreme as the recent M4 CSL, but it comes with the same 543-hp rating, as well as a track-tuned chassis. Bentley's venerable 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W-12 ceases production in the summer, but the automaker has a more powerful powertrain waiting in the wings. The.

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Six Powerful Questions

AutoDealer Today

Take the time to answer these and lay the groundwork for a more successful year.

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Bentley's new V-8 hybrid powertrain outguns former W-12

Motor Authority

Bentley on Wednesday revealed a new V-8 plug-in hybrid powertrain that takes over the performance mantle from the automaker's venerable W-12, production of which ceases this summer. Referred to as the Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain, the hybrid setup will deliver more than the 740-hp peak power rating that the 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W-12.

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Media post: Tips for Safer Car Tires

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Your tires are a more important part of your vehicle than you often give them credit for. After all, they help you to drive smoothly and keep your traction on the road, right? That being the case, if you don’t want to be calling a car accident lawyer to help you after a nasty accident on the road any time soon, you need to know how to take really good care of your tires, so that they are the safest they can be… Regularly Check Tire Pressure Tire pressure isn’t just another number in your car man

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Here are the cars I’d rather have instead of the new BMW M4 CS

Machines with Souls

The new 2025 BMW M4 CS is out, and it's a major upgrade over the M4 CSL. But I'm not convinced spending $130,000 on an M4 is wise. The post Here are the cars I’d rather have instead of the new BMW M4 CS appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Heat Illness Checklist

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Protect your workers from summer heat threats with KPA's Heat Illness Checklist. Learn practical tips to prevent heat-related illnesses and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

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Chevy Malibu production to officially end in November

Auto Blog

Filed under: By the Numbers , Plants/Manufacturing , Chevrolet , Sedan Continue reading Chevy Malibu production to officially end in November Chevy Malibu production to officially end in November originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 8 May 2024 16:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rimac unlikely to make another electric hypercar

Autocar

The Nevera was revealed in 2021 as an 1888bhp evolution of the C_Two concept Evolving market and slow Nevera sales push Croatian EV firm to realise the importance of analogue appeal Rimac hasn't sold all 150 examples of its Nevera electric hypercar, and any replacement is unlikely to be an EV. The Nevera was revealed in 2021 as an 1888bhp evolution of the C_Two concept, with deliveries beginning later that year and a build run of 150 units planned.

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Cox, Canopy Connect Partner for Online Car-Buying

AutoDealer Today

The collaboration integrates Canopy's insurance verification and servicing technology into Cox's e-commerce offering.

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New Volvo EX60 tipped to introduce radical production process

Autocar

EX60 would slot into Volvo's line-up alongside the petrol XC60, its best-seller Mega-casting is set to cut production complexity and emissions, while also saving weight Volvo will introduce mega-casting into the production of its next-generation electric cars , due in 2026 – a move it says will greatly improve efficiency and create more freedom for future vehicle design and manufacturing.

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Brand New 1985 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z Discovered In Trailer Now For Sale

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An unmolested 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z with 11 miles on the odometer is being offered for $100,000 firm. The muscle car is a famous barn-find, and a YouTube video chronicling its discovery now has 9.1 million views. The Camaro is so original that it still has protective plastic inside and chalk markings from the factory on the windows. About 15 years ago, a black, delivery-mileage 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z took the internet by storm after a video, a pixelated relic from YouTube’s Wi

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Volkswagen Polo could survive with petrol power until 2030

Autocar

Current Volkswagen Polo has been on sale since 2018 and was last updated in 2021 Relaxed emissions rules saved supermini's life, says CEO, but safety rules bump up cost "tremendously" The Volkswagen Polo could be on sale for another five years, having been given a stay of execution by the relaxation of upcoming EU emissions legislation. Initial proposals for the Euro 7 emissions regulations, which were due to be introduced this year, were set to kill off Volkswagen's supermini , because the cost

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Citroen’s Bizarro Two-Headed Van Explained

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Citroen sells the Jumper / Relay LCV in an unconventional configuration with two front ends. Each cabin has its own powertrain and gearbox, allowing the vehicle to be driven both ways. This 2-in-1 van is aimed at motorhome/camper builders, halving transportation times and costs. Like most large vans, the Citroen Jumper / Relay is available in numerous configurations with different lengths, heights, and bodystyles, catering needs of professional buyers.

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Bentley replaces W12 with 740bhp, 50-mile plug-in hybrid

Autocar

Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur will get the new powertrain this year V8-based PHEV set-up is the marque's most potent powertrain yet, with "four-figure torque" Bentley has confirmed that it will replace its outgoing W12 engine with a V8-based plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain that puts out more than 740bhp. The firm added that the set-up will produce, in metric units, “four-figure torque over a wider plateau”, suggesting it will at least match the 738lb ft of the tuned W12 in the limited-run

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Nissan Leaf latest EV to have Australian price slashed

CarExpert

The Nissan Leaf is now one of just a handful of electric vehicles (EVs) available for less than $40,000 drive-away across Australia, but you’ve got to be quick to make the most of the savings. Until May 31, 2024, Nissan has cut the price of the base Leaf to $39,990 drive-away nationwide, bringing it in line with the MG 4 Excite 51 and MG ZS EV Excite as the equal second-cheapest EVs on sale in Australia.

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New Bugatti hypercar has a naturally aspirated, one-metre-long V16

Autocar

CEO Mate Rimac says Bugatti was planning an electric coupé-SUV before he "won the argument" for a V16 hypercar The long-awaited replacement for the Bugatti Chiron will be revealed next month, packing well over 1000bhp from a hybrid system that's based around a naturally aspirated V16 engine. The company recently revealed the shape and layout of the engine – as well as its screaming soundtrack (below) – but Bugatti-Rimac CEO Mate Rimac has now given new details in an interview at the Financial Ti

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GM Kills Chevy Malibu As Production Ends This Fall

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Chevrolet has officially confirmed that production of the Malibu will end in November 2024. The sedan’s production line will be handed over to the second-generation Chevrolet Bolt. Assembly of the Cadillac XT4, which is produced at the same plant, will also be paused in November, but it will be resumed in late 2025 once improvements have been made to the facility.

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Volkswagen keeps developing PHEVs as EV demand 'plateaus'

Autocar

Schäfer suggested future PHEVs would use a variation of the powertrain available in the new Passat CEO Thomas Schäfer says plug-in hybrids "were a thing of the past" but now "everyone wants hybrids" Volkswagen will continue to invest in plug-in hybrid technology over the coming years as a bridge towards pure electrification. The firm currently sells PHEV versions of the Golf , Passat and Tiguan , and boss Thomas Schäfer suggested the technology could be rolled out and improved in light of a "pla

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Slow-Selling Nevera Is A Sales Flop Because Rich People Want ICE Supercars, Mate Rimac Says

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Mate Rimac says wealthy buyers want anolog, combustion-powered supercars and hypercars, not EVs Croatian firm has only sold 50 of the 150 Neveras it planned to build Rimac says Bugatti will continue as ICE brand Vinyl records, fully mechanical wristwatches and now ICE-powered hypercars : three examples of how supposedly obsolete tech has fought back against the newer, more technically advanced, but less soulful mediums that were supposed to replace them.

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Black Book: Weekly Market Update

AutoDealer Today

Trucks were about flat last week as just three of the 13 segments experienced a bump.

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LA Police Chase Ends In Fatal Lamborghini Crash

Carscoops

Police pulled over 51-year-old Elliott Dugan in what they say was a stolen Lamborghini. Once they notified Dugan of the car’s status he drove away from the stop at high speed. Moments later he crashed into the median and ultimately died at the scene. It’s never a good idea to run from the police , as one driver tragically learned when officers from the West Valley Patrol division pulled up next to a gray 2019 Lamborghini Huracan at around 5 a.m. on April 6th.

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2025 Toyota Camry Review: All-hybrid family sedan still a winner

Auto Blog

Filed under: Toyota , Buying Guide , New Car Reviews , Hybrid , Sedan Continue reading 2025 Toyota Camry Review: All-hybrid family sedan still a winner 2025 Toyota Camry Review: All-hybrid family sedan still a winner originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 8 May 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lexus ES Hints At EV Future With ES350e And ES500e

Carscoops

Lexus filed trademarks for the ES350e and ES500e EVs, along with the ES350h hybrid. A fully electric Lexus ES was teased in late 2021, resembling a facelift of the existing model. The current Lexus ES has been around since 2018, sharing its underpinnings with the Toyota Camry. The Lexus ES sedan might not be as successful as the closely related Camry or even the RX SUV, but it still has a reserved spot in the automaker’s future lineup.

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BYD’s ambitious goal to overtake Tesla’s sales in Australia

CarExpert

China’s BYD wants its sales Down Under to have increased four-fold by the end of next year, which would see it eclipse Tesla’s current volumes and become one of the top 10 car brands in Australia. David Smitherman, CEO for BYD’s local distributor EVDirect, told CarExpert of the company’s ambitious sales and volume aspirations in the Australian market.

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Mugen Goes Aero Crazy On The Honda Civic Type R

Carscoops

The new aero parts for the Civic Type R boost the hot hatch’s downforce by 25%. Mugen has also developed several interior parts for the car, including a carbon fiber center console. It’s unclear if these parts will be available beyond Japan. Mugen has announced a series of aerodynamic upgrades for the Honda Civic Type R that’ll soon be available throughout Japan.

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EVs Get More Affordable

AutoDealer Today

Report says many mass-market consumers would also seriously consider buying one.

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