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Rolls-Royce invests $370M to build more bespoke luxury cars

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Rolls-Royce is making its biggest investment in its plant since the site's opening in 2003 The investment is to support personalization services as well as EV production Rolls-Royce plans to unveil its second EV in 2025 Rolls-Royce is about to make the biggest investment in its plant since the site's opening in 2003, but the investment isn't aimed.

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Honda Could Get Full-Size SUV As Part Of Merger With Nissan

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A Honda exec has suggested the company is eyeing its own version of the Nissan Armada. The SUV would dwarf the Pilot and compete with Tahoe, Sequoia, and other big players. Future plans suggest Honda and Nissan may co-develop full-size SUVs for shared markets. Honda and Nissan are looking to tie the knot and the companies have previously said this could result in shared platforms and cost synergies.

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GM names new design boss

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General Motors announced on Tuesday that Bryan Nesbitt will take over from Michael Simcoe as head of GM Global Design on July 1. It will make him only the eighth GM design boss in nearly a century, a list that includes legends like Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell. Nesbitt is currently head of Cadillac Global Design, where he oversaw the development.

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Teslas’ Summoning Probed

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Technology investigated over reports of crashes while vehicles were moved via phone app.

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Let’s make the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N better

Motor Authority

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2025 The Ioniq 5 N could be less flashy, less expensive, and go farther The Ioniq 5 N is damn fun Just 48 hours ago the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N was named Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2025. It won decisively against mostly battery-powered competition. Hyundai’s newest sports car, which.

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World Traffic Sifted

AutoDealer Today

Annual index parses cities by congestion, traffic speeds and more.

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2025 Porsche 911 Carrera S joins the fold for $148,395

Motor Authority

The Carrera S has joined the rest of the updated Porsche 911 range Among the updates are more power, bigger brakes, and improved dampers The updated Carrera S arrives in the spring as a 2025 model and with a starting price of $148,395, including destination The current 992-generation Porsche 911 received a mid-cycle refresh last year, but not.

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Chrysler Halcyon concept headed to production, CEO confirms

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Chrysler last year presented the sleek Halcyon concept, an electric four-door that looks more like it was designed by Porsche than the folks in Auburn Hills. At its reveal, Chrysler said the concept showed elements that may feature on upcoming vehicles, like the next evolution of Stow 'n Go seats plus new battery technology. Now the company plans.

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Toyota, Stellantis, Ford, And Mazda May Hand Tesla $1 Billion To Avoid EU Emissions Fines

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European firms could face fines of up to €15 billion ($15.5 billion) if they don’t meet the new, stricter targets. Stellantis, Ford, Mazda, Subaru, Leapmotor and Toyota will pool emissions with Tesla to comply with EU’s regulations. The sale of carbon credits accounted for roughly 3% of Tesla’s $72 billion in revenue during Q1-Q3 2024.

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F1 Belgian Grand Prix to become biennial event

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The historic Belgian Grand Prix will move to a biennial basis from 2027 The move makes way for some new locations to potentially join the calendar At least four new locations are vying to make it onto the F1 calendar The past season of Formula 1 already saw a record 24 races held, but there's pressure to hold races in several new locations, which.

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Cox Automotive wins 5 year contract with Lookers UK

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Cox Automotive has won a five-year supply contract with Lookers UK to deliver its remarketing programme. The fully integrated remarketing programme brings valuation, auction and logistics solutions together. A spokesman for Lookers said: Evolving our remarketing strategy to encompass a dual approach to digital and physical opportunities is a key priority for our business in 2025.

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Chrysler Is Planning a New Car and SUV Based on the Halcyon Concept

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A refreshed Pacifica arrives next year.

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The Future of Driving Takes Center Stage at CES 2025

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Automakers are redefining the driving experience, blending cutting-edge technology with comfort and personalization. At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, the world’s leading auto manufacturers unveiled groundbreaking advancements in in-cabin technology, showcasing a vision of the car as not just a mode of transportation, but a fully immersive living space.

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The Only Volkswagen Convertible Will Die in 2027

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Meanwhile, another VW model is about to be retired.

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Labor government promotes Chinese PHEV ute as new laws threaten turbo-diesel rivals

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Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen has cited Australias first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute, the BYD Shark 6 , as an example of the benefits the nations first new-vehicle emissions legislation will bring Aussies, even before it takes effect. In a Facebook reel posted on January 5, Mr Bowen appeared with the Shark 6 alongside the CEO of BYDs local distributor EVDirect, David Smitherman, who said the company had now received more than 5000 orders for the ground-breaking electri

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Car of the Year 2025: Meet the finalists

Autocar

This year's Car of the Year shortlist is notable for its sheer quality Models from Alfa Romeo to Dacia and Renault fighting for top spot; our jurors debate who should claim coveted crown The most exceptional new car released in the European market. Thats the official line at the top of the Car of the Year statutes about what this great old award boils down to.

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BYD’s electric hypercar can jump on its own – but why?

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BYD has released a new marketing video showing off the technological prowess of its new hypercar, but it’s difficult to differentiate its practical benefits from its tricks and gimmicks. The U9 electric hypercar, sold in China under BYD’s upscale Yangwang brand, has been shown off performing its unique party piece the ability to jump. While the car has previously been seen ‘hopping’ in place and comfortably trundling along on three wheels , this latest video shows it jum

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Manual GTI and Golf R Sales Spiked Right Before They Died

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With the new Mk8.5 Golf arriving for 2025, Volkswagen killed off its manual hot hatches. That's in spite of clear customer demand.

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BYD Yangwang U9 electric supercar jumps over potholes and spikes: Video

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The battery-powered supercar can be seen reaching 120km/h before jumping over a 2.5m pothole and tyre spikes. Yangwang BYDs luxury division has once again drawn attention online after posting footage of its electric U9 supercar jumping over potholes and tyre spikes. In the one-minute video reshared by US news outlet CarBuzz on YouTube the performance car can be seen accelerating from a standstill to 120km/h at a racetrack before it jumps over a 2.5m-wide pothole 200m down the track.

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Toyota Has a Three-Hour Video With Lexus LFA V-10 Engine Sounds

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Why? Well. Why not?

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Mitsubishi Triton Tuning Contest Includes Everything From Lowriders To Overlanding Campers

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Check out the 16 entries in the official Mitsubishi Triton Custom contest in Japan. Most of the trucks feature off-road modifications, including lift kits and various accessories. There are also slammed Tritons and overlanding camper conversions ready for adventure. Mitsubishi organized an interesting truck modification contest in Japan, calling on local parts manufacturers and tuning shops to create the ultimate version of the Triton.

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The best family SUVs - driven, rated and ranked

Autocar

What's the best SUV for the entire family? We've listed our top picks. With estate -like space, a high driving position ever-improving driving dynamics, family SUVs have largely become a go-to choice for drivers. Not only are they ideal for ferrying the kids to school, but family SUVs are also useful for transporting cargo, long-distance commutes and holidays, be it in the UK or hopping on the ferry over to Europe.

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Dealer Satisfaction Hits New High, EV Buyers The Happiest

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A study has found new car buyers are more satisfied with the shopping experience than ever before. EV buyers had the highest satisfaction, while hybrid and ICE buyers were notably less satisfied. Used car buyers weren’t very satisfied as they’re facing elevated prices and limited inventory. Cox Automotive has released their latest Car Buyer Journey study and it found new vehicle buyers are more satisfied with the overall shopping experience than ever before.

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Free access to every issue of Autocar

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Follow 130 years of motoring history for free from the comfort of your own phone For a limited time only, we are giving you unrestricted access to our digital archive , completely free. Sign up here and browse our searchable digital catalogue of more than 6600 issues - spanning from 1895 to the present day. Weve covered all of motorings biggest milestones from the first demonstration of cars in Britain (2 November 1895) to the birth of the BMC Mini (28 August 1959), the arrival of the Ford Fiest

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NYC Drivers Turn To TikTok To Share Illegal Hacks To Dodge $15 Congestion Fee

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NYC implemented congestion charges, imposing tolls on drivers entering peak traffic areas daily. Officials estimate $500M revenue annually, but toll evasion and ghost cars could reduce earnings. Social media users share tips and tricks to avoid fees using shortcuts and concealing devices. New York City has recently become the first city in the US to impose congestion charges on drivers entering its busiest areas, with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) collecting a $15 toll from mos

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Is Honda looking to take on the Toyota LandCruiser with a rebadged Nissan Patrol?

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Honda is edging closer to merging with Nissan, and this union could allow the former to enter new segments with rebadged vehicles from the latter. “We are still discussing with Nissan how we will proceed,” said Honda Motor Company director and executive vice president Noriya Kaihara at a media roundtable at CES, in remarks reported by Car & Driver. “In the short term, especially in the U.S. market, Nissan has a large class… vehicles that we don’t have.” He

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Qatar’s Special Forces Are Gearing Up With GM Defense’s Bulletproof Suburban Shield

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Suburban Shield uses bespoke chassis and suspension to handle the added weight of armor. Armored Suburban offers configurations like captain’s chairs and third-row jump seat options. Powertrain options include a standard 6.2-liter V8 or an optional 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel. The new Chevrolet Suburban Shield armored vehicle won’t just be used at home in the US by the security and law enforcement arm of the US Department of State.

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Look out, LDV! Geely bringing electric vans to Australia

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Australias electric van market is set to expand, with Chinese giant Geely’s Farizon Auto commercial vehicle brand arriving in the coming months. Farizon Auto late last year it announced its expansion into right-hand drive markets such as the UK. Thats now continued with Saudi Arabian-based Jameel Motors signing an agreement to distribute Farizons electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia.

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New Skoda Enyaq facelift introduces Elroq styling and improved tech

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The all-electric Skoda Enyaq has been updated, gaining a new look and more tech

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‘It’s overkill’: Tesla’s active hood feature leaves owners with a hefty bill

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As cars are getting safer, extensive repair costs can be caused when the safety features are deployed. The Tesla Active Hood feature is leaving owners thousands out of pocket. An Australian Tesla Model 3 owner has been left with a pricey bill after the car deployed its pedestrian protection system in a minor collision with an animal. RELATED: Used electric vehicle prices and sales hit rock bottom Lisa Mason and her husband from Wodonga, Victoria were driving their near-new 2024 Tesla Model 3 Per

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Electric Mustang Mach-E Outsells Gasoline Mustang For The First Time in a Historic 2024 Shift

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The Ford Mustang has always been synonymous with roaring V8s, tire-shredding torque, and the visceral thrill of internal combustion. But in 2024, history was made when the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV outsold its gasoline-powered coupe and convertible siblings for the first time. Its a monumental shift that signals how the automotive industryand consumer preferencesare evolving.

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The car that saved BMW from sales decline

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A new variant of this car helped push BMW Australias 2024 sales into the black amid an overall squeeze on prestige vehicle demand. A sharply-priced but well-featured electric sedan has saved BMW from a year-on-year sales decline, as without the BMW i4 eDrive 35, the German brand would’ve joined other prestige marques on the red side of the balance sheet.

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Classic car tax explained: what is historic vehicle tax exemption?

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When a car turns 40 years old it becomes road tax exempt.

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Kia to sell Picanto in UK for 'as long as we are allowed to'

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Picanto was renewed last year, defying an industry trend Brands UK chief says being one of very few still selling a city car is huge advantage Kia 's UK bosshas committed to selling the Picanto city car for as long as we are allowed to, hailing its role as an entry point in the brand's wide-reachingline-up. I think that ability to have a car as small as Picanto and as big as an EV9 , with a range of four different powertrains [petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric] gives us a product for e

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Cox Automotive Reinforces Long Term Commitment to the Fleet Industry

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ATLANTA, Jan. 8, 2025 Fleet Services by Cox Automotive today announced that it has acquired the remainder of its industry-leading Fleet Services business from minority owners Mike Dickinson and Ted Coltrain. Coltrain will retire from Fleet Services this month, while Dickinson will remain in a consultancy role to facilitate a smooth transition. With this … Continued The post Cox Automotive Reinforces Long Term Commitment to the Fleet Industry appeared first on Cox Automotive Inc.

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2025 Skoda Enyaq: Electric SUV gets greater range, fresh looks

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The Skoda Enyaq has received an extended driving range as part of a mid-life facelift overseas, only a handful of weeks after first deliveries of the pre-updated electric SUV began in Australia. Skoda has treated both the traditional wagon-shape Enyaq and the sloped-back Enyaq Coupe the only body style we receive in Australia to its new Modern Solid design language, which debuted on the smaller Skoda Elroq electric vehicle (EV).

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Genesis “One Of One” Division Offers Bentley Levels Of Personalization

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Genesis is offering the One of One customization service to customers in the Middle East. The company showed a special version of the GV80 Coupe with a Bentley-style spec. The program might be expanded to other markets in the future, including South Korea. Genesis has introduced a bespoke version of the GV80 Coupe, crafted by its “One of One” division.

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