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2026 Kia EV2 spied for first time

Motor Authority

Kia is out testing prototypes for an electric crossover even smaller than the EV3 subcompact unveiled in May. The newcomer, which is also a subcompact, is likely to be called the EV2. And judging by its size and boxy shape, it may end up replacing Kia's Soul EV at some point. The EV2 is expected to start sales in 2026, but given the small size, it.

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Belgium October 2024: BMW (+27.4%) at record heights, Dacia (+28.3%) shines

Best Selling Cars Blog

BMW held a record 14.6% of the Belgian market in September and 14.3% in October. Note complete September data is also available in the data section of this article. New car sales in Belgium fall -5.5% year-on-year in October to 36,447 units, with the year-to-date volume now off -4.9% to 393,015. After smashing its share record for the 2nd consecutive month in September at 14.6%, brand leader BMW (+27.4%) scores its 2nd best share in October at 14.3%.

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Mercedes-AMG working on standalone electric full-size SUV

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz AMG plans electric full-size SUV SUV will ride on AMG.EA dedicated EV platform SUV may benefit from high-performance axial-flux electric motors Mercedes-Benz AMG is pressing ahead with plans to launch a high-performance electric SUV that will be distinct to anything sold by Mercedes-Benz. Announced by AMG on Thursday, the standalone.

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Netherlands October 2024: Volkswagen scores first win this year

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The VW Tiguan ranks #3 in the Netherlands in October. 32,198 new cars hit Dutch roads in October, a splendid 13.5% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally however remains in negative at -1.5% to 310,378. Hybrids account for 44.8% of the market thanks to 14,426 sales while BEVs are at 34.1% share with 10,984 units. Petrol is at 19.8% (6,361), diesel at 0.8% (262) and LPG at 0.5% (165).

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Bentley confirms first EV as “luxury urban SUV”

Motor Authority

First Bentley EV due in 2026 First EV will be an SUV smaller than the Bentayga Bentley aims to become fully electric brand by 2035 Bentley has scaled back its electrification plans in the face of slower than expected growth in demand for electric vehicles but will still launch a vehicle powered solely by batteries by the previously announced date.

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Germany October 2024: Peugeot (+130.1%), Toyota (+48.6%), Skoda (+28.9%) highlight positive market

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Peugeot 208 sales are up 385.7% year-on-year in October. 231,992 new cars found a buyer in Germany in October, an encouraging +5.9% year-on-year uptick. We however remain -18.5% below pre-pandemic October 2019 (284,593). The year-to-date tally is still in negative, slightly, at -0.4% to 2,348,066. This is -22.3% below the same period in 2019 (3,024,751).

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Volvo to start EX30 US deliveries in 2024, despite tariffs

Motor Authority

Volvo will start deliveries of its EX30 electric subcompact crossover in the U.S. in 2024, the automaker confirmed on Wednesday. The first example to arrive will be the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive EX30 Twin Motor Performance model, which is priced from $46,195, including a $1,295 destination charge. Volvo said it decided to focus on the 422-hp.

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Audi launches China-focused EV brand with debut of E concept

Motor Authority

Audi launches AUDI EV brand in China AUDI EVs developed in partnership with China's SAIC First AUDI EV due in mid-2025 Audi on Thursday launched the standalone brand AUDI (all caps, and minus the four-ring logo) in China to deliver electric vehicles tailored specifically for that market. To mark the launch of the AUDI brand and provide a taste of.

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UK nations October 2024: First Top 10 finish for the Skoda Enyaq

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The Skoda Enyaq ranks #7 in Northern Ireland this month. Thanks to SMMT we can share with you the Top 10 best-sellers for each UK nation in October. Keep in mind this is a zoom in by nation, all sales figures are already included in the October 2024 UK update. This month Northern Ireland resists best at -2.3% to 3,732 sales, followed by Wales (-3.7%), Scotland (-6%) and England (-6.3%).

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2025 Ford Bronco picks up tech updates, matte protective film

Motor Authority

2025 Ford Bronco receives updates including standard 12-inch digital gauge cluster New personalization options available including first Ford Custom Garage packages Deliveries scheduled to start this winter The Ford Bronco enters the 2025 model year with a raft of changes that help add some style while also updating technology. The changes are the.

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Official: Rotary Mazda sports car is planned for production

Autocar

Rotary-electric powertrain is said to enable a classic sports coupé shape Mazda plans to build 370bhp, rotary-electric MX-5 successor "in the not so distant future" Mazda has confirmed plans to put its striking Iconic SP rotary-powered sports car concept into production in the near future. Revealed at last year’s Tokyo motor show, the Iconic SP is a tightly packaged, 370bhp vision of a future sports car in the vein of the MX-5, equipped with an innovative hybrid powertrain that uses a rotary eng

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Mercedes-AMG is working on an electric full-size SUV

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz AMG plans its own electric full-size SUV It will ride on the AMG.EA dedicated EV platform It may benefit from high-performance axial-flux electric motors Mercedes-Benz AMG is pressing ahead with plans to launch a high-performance electric SUV that will be distinct to anything sold by Mercedes-Benz. Announced by AMG on Thursday, the.

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Audi launches new EV brand for China with radical estate concept

Autocar

AUDI E concept shows off Audi's new design approach for Chinese-market EVs Striking new look, 435-mile range, 745bhp and not a single four-ring badge. Welcome to Audi's Chinese EV brand: AUDI Audi has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) sub-brand for China, called simply 'AUDI', as part of an expanded joint venture operation with long-time partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC).

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Audi Wants To Cut Workforce By 15%, Report Warns Thousands Of Jobs At Risk

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Audi is considering reducing its headcount by 15 percent in an attempt to cut costs. The VW Group premium brand will preserve production jobs and cut “indirect” jobs instead, a report claims. Audi suffered a fall in third-quarter profits and has already moved to close its Q8 plant in Belgium. First it was Volkswagen jobs in the firing line, and now the panic has spread to other areas of the VW Group.

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Bentley to launch ‘urban SUV’ in 2026 as its first EV

Autocar

EV will be first in a run of new EVs and PHEVs launching at a rate of one per year from 2026 British firm announces new details of first EV as it pushes back its deadline to go electric-only Bentley’s first electric vehicle will arrive in 2026 as “the world’s first true luxury urban SUV”, according to the British firm – and it will be one of 10 EV and plug-in hybrid models to be launched in the space of a decade.

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Hertz Fires Back At Manager Who Charged Customer $10,000 For 25,000 Miles In One Month On ‘Unlimited Mileage’ Contract

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A Hertz customer claims he was charged $10,000 after driving 25,000 miles on an “unlimited” contract. The rental giant condemned the manager’s actions and promised to address inconsistencies in customer service policies. In a statement, Hertz confirmed the customer will not face extra mileage charges despite the dispute. A now-viral video captured a heated confrontation between a Hertz customer and a local manager, with the manager threatening the customer over an eye-popping b

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First pictures of next-generation Renault Clio

Autocar

New car is recognisable as a Clio but introduces several new design cues… New supermini will introduce radical new look and is set to offer hybrid power exclusively The next-generation Renault Clio is set to ditch pure-petrol engines and go hybrid-only when it arrives next year. It will also introduce several new design cues, pictures of the car spotted testing on public roads for the first time show.

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Mazda Confirms Iconic SP Sports Coupe Production

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Mazda’s design chief confirms the Iconic SP concept will enter production in the “not-so-distant future” In concept form, it features a dual-rotor rotary engine and an EV drivetrain delivering a combined output of 365 hp. This stunning concept could evolve into a successor for the RX-7 or even shrink down to MX-5 size. It’s been a year since Mazda first pulled the wraps off the well-received Iconic SP concept, a gorgeous retro-futuristic coupe powered by an electric motor

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The charity helping war veterans to build careers in motorsport

Autocar

We visit Mission Motorsport as it looks to give a Subaru BRZ a new life, as well as its beneficiaries In a workshop in deepest Oxfordshire, a Subaru BRZ is being restored to life. It’s a write-off – a Category N, which means it has sustained non-structural damage and can be repaired and returned to the road. So far, so ordinary, except the people putting this Subaru back on the road are veterans of the armed services with the scars – some physical, some mental – to prove it.

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Mazda Confirms New Skyactiv-Z Engine And Next-Gen CX-5

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Mazda has confirmed plans for a next-gen CX-5 and it will use an all-new hybrid powertrain that was developed in-house. The redesigned crossover will have a streamlined lineup as the automaker is seeking to reduce costs and complexity. A new four-cylinder Skyactiv-Z engine is scheduled for launch in 2027, promising improved efficiency. Next week will mark eight years since Mazda introduced the second-generation CX-5 at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Why hope lies ahead for the British car industry

Autocar

Mini factory in Oxford is making around 200,000 cars a year, 80% for export It's faced a rollercoaster of ups and downs, but there are huge opportunities on the horizon There’s a pervading feeling, even among those who reckon they know the automotive scene, that the UK isn’t much good at making cars. Not like the Germans or the French. Or even the Italians.

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YouTuber Dies After Crashing BMW M240i In Alleged NY Street Race

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YouTuber Andre Beadle has died after crashing his BMW on November 5. Police report he was driving at high speeds just before the fatal accident. Authorities say the M240i collided with an Acura model. A New York influencer known for driving a highly tuned BMW M240i is dead after a late-night crash. Authorities believe that speed played a role in the crash.

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Mercedes-AMG confirms it will build electric super-SUV

Autocar

Preview image released by AMG reveals prominent haunches and rakish roofline EV rival for the BMW XM will sit on a purpose-built AMG platform Mercedes-AMG has confirmed it is working on an electric super-SUV based on its bespoke EV architecture, AMG.EA. As reported by Autocar in April , the new model has been conceived as a rival for the Lotus Eletre , the upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric and the petrol-powered BMW XM.

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Nissan Slashes 9,000 Jobs, Sells Mitsubishi Shares, May Delay Some Of The 30 New Models Planned

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Nissan announced significant cost-cutting measures, including job cuts and reduced production capacity worldwide. CEO Makoto Uchida admits the company’s sales forecasts were overly ambitious and now require adjustment. The company aims to expand its hybrid lineup in the US and speed up development for greater flexibility. Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida has just announced a series of sweeping changes to the company aimed at steering the company through turbulent times.

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Audi reveals new concept and new brand… also called Audi

CarExpert

Audi is developing a new brand for China that confusingly bears the same name, but which does without the trademark four-ring logo. Three future electric vehicles under this brand have been previewed by the E concept, a sleek electric wagon which wears an illuminated AUDI wordmark front and back. The rollout of vehicles from AUDI (no, not that Audi, the other one) will commence from mid-2025, with the first three to be in the medium and large segments. 100s of new car deals are available through

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Audi Launches New AUDI Brand In China Without A Four Ring Logo

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AUDI is Audi’s new EV sub-brand for the Chinese market, in collaboration with SAIC. The AUDI E concept previews future production models without the four-ring logo. The concept rides on a new architecture, has 764 hp and a 435-mile CLTC range. Left hand, meet right. That seems to be Audi’s grand strategy with the launch of the new “AUDI” brand in China, a move they hope will strike a chord with local buyers.

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When we’ll see the next Mazda EV

CarExpert

Mazda has confirmed when it will launch its first electric vehicle (EV) on a new, dedicated electric platform. The as-yet unspecified model is due in 2027, helping fill a gap in the lineup of the Japanese brand which has been called a laggard in the EV space. The company is also studying offering plug-in hybrid vehicles on this platform, utilising a “high-level common structure” to help reduce investment costs. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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Stellantis To Cut Over 1,100 Jobs In Toledo, Slashing Gladiator Production

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Affected employees will receive 74% of their regular pay for one year as support. Jeep will reduce Gladiator production at the Toledo plant from two shifts down to one. Stellantis says the layoffs are part of a broader realignment of its US operations. Just when it seemed the standoff between Stellantis and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union couldn’t get any tenser, the automaker has now announced that 1,139 workers at its Toledo Assembly Complex are set to be indefinitely laid off, start

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2025 Volvo EX40 price and specs: Electric XC40 gets a new name

CarExpert

The Volvo XC40 Recharge has been renamed to EX40 for 2025 and beyond, with the updated electric SUV now arriving in Australia with greater driving range and a wider lineup. By being sold as the EX40, the SUV is aligned with Volvo’s naming structure for its electric vehicles (EVs) – which includes the EX30 and upcoming EX90 and ES90, as well as the Chinese-market EM90 people mover.

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Toyota Corolla Altis GR Sport Gains Sharper Looks And New Hybrid Battery Pack

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The Toyota Corolla Altis HEV GR Sport received yet another facelift in Thailand. Highlights include the squared-off bumper intakes, and the clear taillight lenses. The model is exclusively available as a hybrid, with GR Sport-specific chassis tweaks. The Toyota Corolla Altis sedan might not offer a true performance variant like the GR Corolla hatchback, but the GR Sport trim tries to add a bit of spice with some sporty styling and a handful of chassis tweaks.

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It's a "pivotal" time for future-looking Ford says Europe boss Lisa Brankin

Autocar

It has been a turbulent few years for the Blue Oval, but the brand is finally profitable in the UK Lisa Brankin took the top job at Ford of Britain in late 2020 just as the brand was about to execute plans to willingly give up a market-leading volume position for its car business in pursuit of the profitability that had always eluded it. While Brankin’s observation that “timing is everything, and I think probably my timing isn't as good as it could have been…” was said largely in relation to the

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VW’s New eHybrid Multivans Pack AWD And Nearly Double The Electric Range

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The T7 Multivan and California are now available in eHybrid 4Motion guise. The ICE works together with dual electric motors, generating a combined 241 hp. The battery is nearly double the size, providing up to 59 miles of EV-only range. While Volkswagen has gone all-in on the electric ID. Buzz for North America, elsewhere it’s hedging its minivan bets with the T7 lineup, keeping internal combustion in the mix.

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2025 Deepal S07 price and specs: Electric SUV undercuts Model Y

CarExpert

Chinese carmaker Deepal has confirmed its S07 mid-sized electric SUV will undercut the top-selling Tesla Model Y on price when it officially hits showrooms next week. At the Sydney International EV Show this morning, Australian Deepal officials confirmed the S07 would be priced at $53,900 before on-road costs and will be available in a single specification.

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Ford’s 2025 Bronco Update Brings Back $38K Base Model With Steelies

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The 2025 Ford Bronco is available to order, with the Base trim starting at $37,995. The SUV gains a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, rear A/C vents, and better insulation. New options include the Black Appearance Package and the Matte Clear Film. Ford has rolled out a series of updates for the 2025 Bronco, adding more standard equipment and a few strategic options aimed at keeping the model fresh in a crowded off-road market.

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2025 Land Rover Discovery price and specs: More powerful diesel joins lineup

CarExpert

The 2025 Discovery – formerly known as the Land Rover Discovery – has scored a more powerful turbo-diesel engine and a special anniversary model. The Discovery 35th Anniversary has joined the range as a celebration of the nameplate’s launch in 1989. Priced from $133,176 before on-road costs, it’s $17,170 more than the entry-level Discovery, and a $2771 increase on the Dynamic HSE. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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Bentley Confirms First EV For 2026 But Pushes Back EV-Only Goal By 5 Years

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Bentley to launch its first EV in 2026, describing it as smaller than the Bentayga and the “first true Luxury Urban SUV.” The luxury brand also promised a new BEV or PHEV every year until 2035, when it will go EV-only – five years later than previously predicted. Bentley’s revised Beyond100+ strategy is an update of the earlier Beyond100 plan, modified to take account of the slowdown in EV market.

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2025 Mahindra XUV700 review

CarExpert

The Mahindra XUV700 has taken a step to the dark side. This new seven-seat mid-sized SUV is the latest model from the Indian carmaker to gain a blacked-out trim level. In this particular instance it’s a feature-packed new flagship variant designed to garner more attention alongside top-selling rivals like the Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail.

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