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2024 F1 Italian Grand Prix preview: New drivers joins the fold

Motor Authority

Round 16 of the 2024 Formula 1 season gets underway this weekend The race takes place at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza located near Milan Franco Colapinto replaces Logan Sargeant at Williams for the rest of the season The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship battle continues this weekend with round 16, the Italian Grand Prix. The race is one of the.

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Top 5 budget sports cars you should consider (but won’t)

Machines with Souls

What are some top budget sports cars to consider? Leave out the fancy trim (and sometimes engines) to get style for less. The post Top 5 budget sports cars you should consider (but won’t) appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Thornley Kelham breathes new life into old Jaguar XK120s

Motor Authority

Thonley Kelham has completed its first XK120 restomod Thonley Kelham hired a former McLaren designer to pen a new body for the XK120 restomod The XK120 restomod sticks with the original XK engine but the peak output has been increased The idea of restomodding a Jaguar XK120 may seem sacrilegious, but Thornley Kelham has managed to deliver an.

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Most Public Auto Groups Post Healthy First Half

AutoDealer Today

Just one of the biggest declines, and most engage in buy-sell activity, according to Kerrigan Advisors index.

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2025 Audi Q5 teased ahead of Sept. 2 debut

Motor Authority

New Audi Q5 debuts on Sept. 2, 2024 New Audi Q5 will use the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture Powertrains in the new Q5 should be shared with the new A5 Audi is close to revealing the third generation of its Q5 compact crossover, and to help build excitement the automaker has released a teaser sketch showing the design of the.

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BYD goes after Lexus LM with luxury MPV for Europe

Autocar

New MPV to launch in China this year; European arrival confirmed for 2025 as part of renewed PHEV push BYD has confirmed plans to sell its new Xia MPV in European markets as part of a growing line-up of global export models. Revealed at the 2024 Chengdu motor show, the van-shaped Xia has been conceived as a rival to the likes of the Volkswagen Multivan and Mercedes-Benz V-Class.

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Famous junkyard collection complete with 300SL Alloy Gullwing heads to auction

Motor Authority

Rudi Klein's “Junkyard” collection in Los Angeles is headed for auction more than two decades after his death The collection includes multiple examples of many cars, including rare cars like the Miura and 300SL The most expensive car in the collection is likely to be the 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500K owned by racing legend Rudolf Caracciola.

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Stellantis Says Chrysler And Dodge Aren’t For Sale

Carscoops

Stellantis has rejected an offer for the Chrysler and Dodge brands. CEO Carlos Tavares recently threatened to axe under-performing brands, but the company tried to walk that back by saying they’re committed to their “entire portfolio of 14 powerful, iconic brands.” That commitment isn’t open-ended as the brands only have 10 years to prove themselves.

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Land Rover Defender gets limited edition Beach Break model

Auto Blog

Filed under: Land Rover , SUV , Luxury , Off-Road Vehicles , Special and Limited Editions Continue reading Land Rover Defender gets limited edition Beach Break model Land Rover Defender gets limited edition Beach Break model originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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$303,000 Mercedes Sprinter Is A First-Class Airliner For The Road

Carscoops

The seven-seater has plush heated and cooled seats with massage functions. A WiFi system, panoramic glass roof, and two drinks fridges add to the luxury feel. The British tuner has even installed a PlayStation 5 in the van. UK-based Clive Sutton has rolled out what it considers the ultimate version of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, likening it to an airliner’s first-class experience.

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BYD Shark pricing leaked: Hybrid ute to undercut mid-level Ranger, HiLux

CarExpert

The 2025 BYD Shark plug-in hybrid ute will be priced in line with a Ford Ranger XLT V6 when it hits Australia, according to figures published by a government database. Figures published on a government website for the “2025 Z Utility Shark Base 4×4” show a variant of the PHEV dual-cab ute will be priced at $68,000 before on-road costs.

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BMW brake recall affects Mini Cooper and Countryman deliveries

Autocar

Cars are affected by integrated braking systems issue, which hit some 80,000 BMW Group cars earlier this year Mini has partially halted deliveries of its Cooper and Countryman models due to an impending brake system-related recall caused by potentially defective parts. Cars are affected by issues with the integrated braking system, which determines the amount of feel and feedback provided through the brake pedal.

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Range Rover Velar To Get A Sporty, Electric Makeover

Carscoops

Spy photographers have snapped a prototype of what is believed to be the next-generation Range Rover Velar. The heavily camouflaged crossover appears to have a sporty, but evolutionary design. The model will ride on the EMA platform and a launch is scheduled for 2025. Spy photographers recently snapped the upcoming Range Rover Electric and it doesn’t rock the boat as it looks virtually identical to its ICE-powered counterpart.

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Electric cars are good, but we need e-fuels as well

Autocar

Not all industries lend themselves to battery electrification, making sustainable fuels a relevant solution Elements of the German car industry pushed hard last year for ICE cars to be allowed to remain on sale in the EU after 2035 – and they got their way, provided such cars use only carbon-neutral fuels. But that might not be enough, said BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse.

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Tesla Driver Falls Asleep, Police Stop Car By Activating Autopilot Sensors

Carscoops

Police say a 25-year-old man was asleep in a moving Tesla Model 3 before they pulled him over. Once they made contact with him officers found several drugs in the vehicle. Now he’s facing a slew of serious charges associated with the incident. Falling asleep behind the wheel is something that can turn deadly fast. In the case of one young man in South Carolina, a semi- autonomous Tesla Model 3 actually saved him from an accident when he fell asleep.

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Oracle Car Finance raises ÂŁ50,000 for hospice

Motor Trader

Oracle Car Finance has raised over £50,000 for local Martin House Children’s Hospice, fundraising internally and at The Motorist on 26 August. Oracle has been supporting the charity for two years, and confirms the extension of their partnership for a third year. Oracle Car Finance MD and Founder, Peter Brook, said: “Martin House Children’s Hospice supports families in the local community, and we are in awe of the work that they do and the extent of the positive impact they have in Yorkshire, off

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Thieves Steal Trailer With $1.5 Million Worth Of Porsche Racecars And Parts

Carscoops

A trailer with 4 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport racecars was stolen in Florida. The track-only vehicles and the racing gear in the trailer are valued at around $1.5 million. The police recovered the tractor, but the thieves removed the GPS tracker from the trailer. Rennsport-One, a South Florida business specializing in motorsports, was targeted by thieves who stole a trailer full of racing equipment.

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Zeekr 7X is large electric SUV heading to Europe in 2025

Autocar

Upmarket Chinese brand's latest EV, twinned with new Smart #5, should offer around 350 miles of range Chinese brand Zeekr has revealed the 7X, a Volkswagen Touareg -sized premium electric SUV twinned with the rugged Smart #5. It will go on sale in China at the end of September, before heading to other markets - including Europe - by the end of 2025.

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GM To Face Court For Class Action Alleging It Built Faulty Transmissions

Carscoops

The lawsuit covers roughly 800,000 vehicles from Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC. Vehicles with 8L45 and 8L90 transmissions can shake, shudder, and lurch. The plaintiffs claim that GM instructed dealers to tell customers that harsh shifts were normal. General Motors must face a class action that alleges it violated laws in 26 U.S. states by selling vehicles with faulty transmissions produced between the 2015 and 2019 model years.

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Dealer Auction listings reflect buyer appetite for EVs

Motor Trader

The number of used hybrids and EVs listed and sold on Dealer Auction rose in July, 8% month-on-month, and the number of bids grew 19%. Appetite for EVs was particularly strong as sales increased 23% compared to June. Kieran TeeBoon, Dealer Auction Marketplace Director, said: “The number of EVs and hybrids listed in July puts the drop in volumes we saw in June into context and is 28% up on H1 average.

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GM Marks Pink Cadillac Day With A V-Series.R Elvis Would Surely Approve

Carscoops

GM is celebrating Pink Cadillac Day by unveiling a special livery for the V-Series.R race car. The model will debut at the Lone Star Le Mans race and will be available to play in Forza. Elvis Presley helped to popularize pink Cadillacs, although they’re often associated with Mary Kay. September 1 marks Pink Cadillac Day and it coincides with the FIA WEC Lone Star Le Mans race in Austin, Texas.

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Jamie Crowther joins Peter Vardy as COO

Motor Trader

Jamie Crowther has been appointed as COO of Peter Vardy in Scotland. It marks a return by Crowther to the dealer group based in Scotland. Crowther fills the position left vacant when James Brearley left to take up the CEO slot at Lookers. He joins from Marshall Motor Group where he worked for almost 10 years, most recently as director of operations.

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Kia K4 Hatch Prototype Spied Limping Home After Crash

Carscoops

A Kia K4 / Ceed Hatchback has been involved in an accident while undergoing testing in Europe. The prototype was apparently rear-ended and received a significant amount of damage. The car was still drivable, although the rear wheel was clearly out of whack. Accidents are a fact of life, but few involve prototypes. However, this Kia K4 / Ceed Hatchback is the rare exception as spy photographers said the model was rear-ended by another vehicle.

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America's Cup sets sail in Barcelona with New Zealand defending: Here's a preview

Auto Blog

Filed under: Motorsports Continue reading America's Cup sets sail in Barcelona with New Zealand defending: Here's a preview America's Cup sets sail in Barcelona with New Zealand defending: Here's a preview originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ford F-150’s Frame Bends In Torture Test, But Unlike The Cybertruck, It Doesn’t Snap

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WhistlinDiesel’s tests prove the F-150 takes abuse better than the more fragile Cybertruck. The F-150’s steel frame survived pressure, while the Cybertruck’s aluminum frame snapped easily. The YouTuber also pulled out every stop imaginable to try and break the Ford’s tow hitch. A few weeks back, YouTuber Cody Detwiler, better known as WhistlinDiesel, sent shockwaves through the internet by snapping a Tesla Cybertruck’s frame while putting it through one of his notor

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Canadian dealers embrace GoMoto’s convenience factor

Canadian Auto Dealer

Many Canadian dealers are embracing the GoMoto kiosk that provides an alternative and faster way for customers to conveniently book service appointments and minimize wait time. The kiosk allows customers to do everything online, though the dealership will converse with them digitally, and the option is still there to physically meet with a service advisor.

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Land Rover Defender Beach Break Is An Ode To Summer

Carscoops

Land Rover has introduced the new Defender Beach Break Edition. It’s based on the Defender 110 S P300 and features a colorful exterior as well as a host of accessories. Production is limited to 20 units and pricing starts at $71,700. If the Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling Edition is a little too mainstream for your liking, perhaps the new Land Rover Defender Beach Break is right up your alley.

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2024 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline review

CarExpert

The Skoda Kodiaq you see here is almost gone from Australia. WATCH: Paul’s video review of the Kodiaq RS A new model is set to touch down in the latter stages of 2024, spelling the end for the current iteration of the first seven-seat Skoda sold in Australia. Before it goes, the current Kodiaq has been treated to a price cut. The Sportline is now priced in line with the base Style for less than $60,000 drive-away; and a fully optioned model will set you back less than $65,000 on the road.

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Celebrate The 1990s With This Fabulous Lamborghini Diablo SV

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The Diablo SV is powered by a 5.7-liter naturally aspirated V12 with 522 hp and 446 lb-ft. A ceramic coating and paint protection film should help this Lamborghini look good for years to come. The listing reveals the supercar has been driven roughly 17,000 miles. Every Lamborghini adorned with an SV badge is special, but there’s just something about the Diablo SV that makes it stand out from the others, like the Miura, Murcielago, and Aventador.

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Range Rover Sport SV review

Autocar

Gaydon sends its talismanic Range Rover Sport in exotic super-SUV territory When Rover engineers Gordon Bashford and Spen King finally birthed the original Range Rover in 1970, they can’t have had any idea how important a car it was. Land Rover’s various owners would spend the next 50 years exploring the potential of the Range Rover badge, which JLR continues to do today.

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VW Passat Pro Sedan Is A China-Only Affair With A Longer Wheelbase, Lots Of Tech

Carscoops

SAIC Volkswagen expands its lineup in China with the new Passat Pro sedan. The model has a longer wheelbase compared to the European Passat Variant. It serves as an alternative to the closely-related Magotan by FAW Volkswagen. The new generation of the Volkswagen Passat might be a Variant-only affair in Europe , but Chinese buyers couldn’t do without a traditional sedan.

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VinFast VF9 gets $12K-$16K price cut, starts at $71,000

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Car Buying , SUV , Electric Continue reading VinFast VF9 gets $12K-$16K price cut, starts at $71,000 VinFast VF9 gets $12K-$16K price cut, starts at $71,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lotus Slashes 2024 Production By 78%, Blames New US Tariffs

Carscoops

Lotus has placed 100% of the blame on U.S. sales reductions due to EV tariffs. In 2025, Lotus had planned to build 76,000 vehicles, but has reduced that number to 30,000. Just under 4,900 vehicles were sold by the brand in the first half of 2024. Lotus expects to end 2024 having built 12,000 vehicles, a significant 78% drop from its original plan of building 55,500 vehicles this year.

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Thieves Stole a Semi Full of Pricey Porsche Race Cars

Automotive News

Police have found the tractor, but the trailer containing $1.5 million worth of cars and equipment remains missing.

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Aston Martin’s F1 Safety Car Wrecked In High-Speed Monza Crash

Carscoops

Online speculation points towards a braking issue, but Aston Martin is still investigating the crash. Bernd Maylander appears to have intentionally spun the car to scrub off speed. Fortunately, the German driver and his passenger were uninjured. One of the Aston Martin Vantage Safety Cars used in Formula 1 was crashed by experienced racer Bernd Maylander in preparation for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.

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2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz price and specs: Electric Kombi due in December

Drive.com

The electric VW ID. Buzz will arrive in Australia in four variants, with three eligible for an FBT exemption, and an all-wheel-drive GTX range-topper. 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz pricing and specifications Available as a three-seat panel van, and a five- or seven-seat people mover Electric Kombi due in Australia in December Priced from $79,990 before on-road costs ID.

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This Is The First Of Many Bugatti Tourbillons That Will Cruise Through California

Carscoops

Bugatti embarked on a little road trip with the hypercar after its Monterey Car Week premiere. Powering the Chiron’s successor is an 8.3-liter naturally-aspirated V16 and three electric motors. The new car delivers 1,775 hp and should hit 248 mph in less than 25 seconds. The United States will undoubtedly prove to be one of the most important markets for the Bugatti Tourbillon hypercar, so it’s little surprise that the French brand brought it to local shores so soon after its online