Motor Authority
AUGUST 3, 2024
There's no shortage of modified Mercedes-Benz G-Wagens, but Poland's Carlex Design has taken a different approach from the typical testosterone-laced fare. First spotted by The Drive, what Carlex calls the G-Vintage is a modern G-Class with a pastel-tinted retro filter. Instead of trying to look like the background vehicles in a low-budget action.
Autocar
AUGUST 3, 2024
Pagani Zondas are among the most coveted finds for car spotters Some of the world's rarest cars can be seen on London's streets - but only if you know how and where to look Where in the world are you more likely to see a Ferrari than a Ford Fiesta ? Outside of Maranello, Dubai or Monaco, I’d suggest that a walk around central London gives you the best odds.
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Motor Authority
AUGUST 3, 2024
The Rivian R1T's slide-out camp kitchen is a clever EV accessory that could soon see a new iteration. A patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 18, after being filed by Rivian in 2023, shows an alternative camp-kitchen design. The cooking apparatus still slides out of the Gear Tunnel.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 3, 2024
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Honda , Mitsubishi , Nissan Continue reading Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance completes Japan car industry consolidation Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance completes Japan car industry consolidation originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 3 Aug 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
AUGUST 3, 2024
Three individuals arrested for stealing 13 high-performance Dodge vehicles. Social media posts incriminating the suspects led to their capture. Thieves face multiple charges, including conspiracy and vehicle theft. Stealing cars is obviously a crime, and stealthy criminals sometimes find a way to evade capture. More often, though, suspected car thieves get caught and that’s especially likely when they blatantly brag about their illegal exploits online.
Drive.com
AUGUST 3, 2024
Need proof size doesn’t always matter? The biggest car engine ever made had a 28.4-litre capacity but produced less power than a hatchback. These days, engine sizes are getting smaller and smaller as car brands battle to lower their emissions, but there was once a period when, if you wanted to go fast, you had to go big. RELATED: This 80,080kW turbo diesel is the most powerful engine in the world To find the biggest petrol engine built for a car, we must go back to the very early 1900s when the
Carscoops
AUGUST 3, 2024
Chinese automakers flooded the European market with EVs in June to avoid new tariffs. SAIC’s MG and BYD achieved record sales in Europe before hefty EU duties took effect. Despite new EU tariffs, Chinese EV makers saw a surge in market share and registrations. With harsh tariffs for Chinese automakers coming into place last month, with levies of up to 38 percent slapped on battery electric vehicles, the challenge for the eastern brands was to sell as much as they could.
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Carscoops
AUGUST 3, 2024
Corvette sales surge with mid-engine C8, even attracting younger buyers. Hybrid E-Ray finds success, suggesting openness to electrification. Electric Corvette’s future hinges on enthusiast acceptance and market timing. GM spent more than 50 years dithering over whether or not to make a mid-engined Corvette, and now it must be kicking itself for not being braver sooner.
CarExpert
AUGUST 3, 2024
The Toyota RAV4 is Australia’s most popular SUV and one of the best-selling cars in the country, but its popularity has lead to wait times of up to 24 months in recent times. While these have been reduced to almost four months now, the sheer number of RAV4s on the road can lead some to look for alternatives to stand out from the crowd. In such a competitive segment, there’s no shortage of options, with some becoming genuine challengers to Toyota’s popular SUV.
Carscoops
AUGUST 3, 2024
The Jeep Dune is a heavy quadricycle concept by independent studio Klissarov Design. The rugged EV shares its base with the Citroen Ami, Opel Rocks Electric, and Fiat Topolino. With an 8 hp electric motor, the Jeep Dune’s top speed is limited to 28 mph for urban use. While Jeep’s Avenger has already carved a niche as as sub-compact SUV in Europe, a French design studio, Klissarov, has taken the concept further.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 3, 2024
Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Green Culture , Green Driving , Driving , Minivan/Van , Electric , Future Vehicles , Infrastructure Continue reading 5,000 miles, nine countries and an electric VW ID. Buzz, what could go wrong? 5,000 miles, nine countries and an electric VW ID. Buzz, what could go wrong? originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 3 Aug 2024 10:00:00 EDT.
Carscoops
AUGUST 3, 2024
A decade ago in Australia, it was possible to walk into a Hyundai dealership and buy a brand-new Elantra for AU$20,000 (~$13,300). While those days are long gone, the facelifted 2024 i30 Sedan still represents good value for money and, in N Line guise, is particularly appealing. The current-generation i30 Sedan has been sold in Australia since early 2021.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 3, 2024
Filed under: Foreign Makes , Ford , Automotive History , Sedan Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1989 Merkur Scorpio Junkyard Gem: 1989 Merkur Scorpio originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 3 Aug 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
AUGUST 3, 2024
A new ranking system will give 150% bonuses to the best employees. GM also hopes to pressure low-performance employees to improve or leave. The car company says it wants to create and foster an environment that rewards high-performers. We probably all know someone who doesn’t work hard and scrapes by, doing the bare minimum to keep their job. Similarly, we all know someone who goes above and beyond and is a high-performing employee.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 3, 2024
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Infrastructure Continue reading Georgia seaport closes gap with Baltimore, the top U.S. auto port Georgia seaport closes gap with Baltimore, the top U.S. auto port originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 3 Aug 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
AUGUST 3, 2024
Porsche’s upcoming 918 Spyder successor is on the way and the brand is adamant it’ll be quicker than McLaren and Ferrari’s flagships. Porsche is readying up a successor to the 10-year-old 918 Spyder hypercar, though it won’t come as soon as anticipated. The brand will instead focus on new-car launches, it says, such as its upcoming electric Boxster.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 3, 2024
Filed under: Commerce Continue reading 8 must-have car accessories available on Amazon for under $20 8 must-have car accessories available on Amazon for under $20 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 3 Aug 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Carscoops
AUGUST 3, 2024
McLaren repeatedly crashes into Mercedes-Maybach SUV in bizarre incident. It seems as though the McLaren driver exited the car and then locked himself out. Incident caused significant damage to both luxury vehicles. Locking one’s keys inside of their own car produces a helpless feeling. Add on top of that the experience of the car being in drive and moving on its own.
Auto Blog
AUGUST 3, 2024
Filed under: Commerce , Parts and Accessories Continue reading How to jump start a car How to jump start a car originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 3 Aug 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
AUGUST 3, 2024
Lamborghini will offer hybrid sports cars for as long as possible, it says, while the electric follower to the Urus SUV will launch at the start of the 2030s. Lamborghini says it remains committed to internal-combustion motors for its super sports cars – while ‘daily driver’ models will remain steadfast in its transition to electric power. When asked by Drive what Lamborghini’s future looks like after it unveils the successor to the Huracan – and its first electric car later this decade – brand
Automotive News
AUGUST 3, 2024
Octane rating is only half of the story. Verifying which additives are in your fuel could mean a vast improvement in engine health.
Drive.com
AUGUST 3, 2024
Never offered in Australia, the last of the high-performance Ford Escort Cosworth models of the 1990s – this one with a fascinating backstory – will soon be coming up for auction. A pre-production 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth driven by TV host Jeremy Clarkson is set to go under the hammer this month. The Ford hot hatch was one of three hand-made prototypes built prior to production, with the Escort RS Cosworth later declared by Clarkson to be one of his “all-time favourite cars” Desi
Auto Express
AUGUST 3, 2024
Hyundai, Ford and Vauxhall go head to head to find the best hybrid family SUV on the market
Drive.com
AUGUST 3, 2024
Mazda’s largest PHEV will miss its 2024 launch target, but is still being worked on for an Australian introduction likely next year. Mazda Australia’s upcoming CX-90 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), has been delayed from its late-2024 arrival likely to sometime in 2025. The brand previously earmarked a late-2024 arrival for the CX-90 PHEV Down Under, but Mazda Australia’s marketing boss Alastair Doak recently told Drive that the timeframe is now “as soon as possible”.
Car Examer
AUGUST 3, 2024
Recognizing these symbols and understanding car dashboard warning lights meanings can help you take appropriate action to ensure your car remains in good working condition. Car dashboard warning lights play a crucial role in alerting drivers to potential issues with their vehicle. Common Dashboard Warning Lights and Their Meanings Red Warning Lights Book inspection Red warning lights indicate a serious issue that requires immediate attention.
Automotive News
AUGUST 3, 2024
Then again, what did you expect from a car with a 6.5-liter Cosworth V-12?
Turbo Marketing Solutions
AUGUST 3, 2024
Imagine knowing exactly what cars will sell best next month or accurately predicting market shifts that could impact your inventory. With AI changing how we forecast automotive trends, this isn't a far-fetched dream—it's a current reality. According to McKinsey, dealerships utilizing AI see forecasting accuracy rise by up to 20%, offering powerful support for strategic decision-making.
CarExpert
AUGUST 3, 2024
The Koleos is the best-selling member of the Renault lineup in Australia. Under the skin, the Koleos is based on the same Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance parts as the previous-generation Nissan X-Trail. Revealed in 2016 and updated in 2020, it was comfortably Renault’s best seller in Australia last year with 2776 deliveries putting it 1200 ahead of the Arkana on the sales charts.
Car Examer
AUGUST 3, 2024
In this article we go through the guide what is a seat belt pretensioner. A seat belt pretensioner is a critical safety feature in modern vehicles designed to enhance occupant protection during a collision. This device works by automatically tightening the seat belt in the event of a crash, ensuring that passengers are securely restrained and reducing the likelihood of injury.
CarExpert
AUGUST 3, 2024
The GWM Ora hasn’t received any specification changes for the 2024 model year, but the mid-spec Ultra variant has been dropped from the lineup. Three variants are currently offered in Australia: the Standard Range, Extended Range, and GT. Since bringing the Ora Down Under, GWM has slashed prices on multiple occasions, with the base model now $4000 cheaper than when it arrived.
Auto Express
AUGUST 3, 2024
Pictures of the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid in Ultimate trim, the Ford Kuga FHEV in Active trim and the Vauxhall Grandland Hybrid in Ultimate trim undertaking the Auto Express real-world road test.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 3, 2024
We put on our flame suits last week and asked readers what they thought were the worst sports cars ever made. Aside from lots of discussion about how wrong we were to call out the third-gen Camaro, there were many great responses and surprises. These were the answers. - Lawrence Hodge Read More Read more.
CarExpert
AUGUST 3, 2024
Want a factory imported Toyota Alphard or Vellfire? You’re looking at the next best thing. Toyota has been unwilling to import its premium people movers Down Under, so Lexus has decided to bring its own take on the formula with the LM. Now in its second generation, the 2024 Lexus LM is a high-end, hybrid-only MPV that almost makes the Mercedes-Benz V-Class look ‘basic’ Starting from $160,888 before on-road costs, this MPV is sort of in a class of its own.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 3, 2024
By any metric the first-generation Dodge Viper is an absolutely fantastic car. Fast, loud and ostentatious, it’s the perfect American vehicle. Unfortunately, everyone else knows this, so early Vipers are often ruinously expensive. Not always, though. Sometimes you come across a Viper like this one , where the seller… Read more.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 3, 2024
I have broken my fair share of windshields. I’ve cracked them in the process of removing them from cars, I’ve cracked them tripping and falling, and I’ve even cracked them from inside by moving a seat forward with too much gusto. But I’ve never walked up the face of a five-foot pane of glass believing it would hold my… Read more.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 3, 2024
A California woman is suing JetBlue , claiming the airline’s refusal to allow her emotional support dog to accompany her last year led to a resurgence in her Stage 4 cancer. According to the lawsuit , the woman and her husband claim JetBlue also violated the Americans with Disabilities Act when a crew member kicked… Read more.
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