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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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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Mercedes wants to unify the S-Class and EQS flagships into a single model line in the future. The eight-gen S-Class is expected to arrive in 2030, offering both ICE and EV powertrain options. The EQS will benefit from significant updates in 2025, with a facelifted S-Class following in 2026. Mercedes is reportedly planning to merge the S-Class and EQS sedans into a single model line, offering a choice between EV and ICE powertrain options well into the next decade.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Volkswagen’s electric people mover is finally coming to Australia in December. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz entered production in 2022, and shares its MEB underpinnings with other electric vehicles (EVs) from the brand such as the ID.4 SUV. It will arrive here first in single-motor rear-wheel drive Pro guise, with either short- or long-wheelbase body styles.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Lamborghini offers dozens of shiny and matte paint finishes for its latest-generation supercar. Buyers who really want to make a statement should opt for the lightweight Alleggerita Package. Thanks to a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 and a trio of electric motors, the Temerario delivers 907 hp. The Lamborghini Temerario represents a monumental leap over the model it replaces.
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric van range has been detailed and priced ahead of its arrival in December – and it’s more affordable than first expected. The ID. Buzz passenger vehicle range was expected to begin in six-figure territory, but the brand has announced that the short-wheelbase five-seat model will instead start from less than $90,000 before on-road costs.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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