Sat.Sep 07, 2024

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Stellantis working on removable vehicle windows

Motor Authority

Jeep Wrangler drivers can already remove their vehicles' roofs and doors, but Jeep parent Stellantis is also trying to patent removable windows for open-air driving with less manual labor. A patent application from Stellantis for a "removable window system" was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Aug. 1, and.

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Ferrari’s First EV Spied Testing In A Maserati Shell

Carscoops

An early development mule of Ferrari’s first EV was spotted driving around Maranello. The “Frankenstein” tester combines a Maserati Levante body with Ferrari Roma headlights. This isn’t indicative of the bodystyle of the EV set to enter production in late 2025. Update 9/7 : We’ve just received new, more detailed spy shots of Ferrari’s EV test mule, offering a better look at the car.

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Junkyard Gem: 1993 Eagle Summit LX Wagon

Auto Blog

Filed under: Mitsubishi , Automotive History , Minivan/Van , Classics Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1993 Eagle Summit LX Wagon Junkyard Gem: 1993 Eagle Summit LX Wagon originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 7 Sep 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thai Company Turns Toyota Hilux And Crew Into Minibuses For Monks, Nuns, And More

Carscoops

The Eco Bus conversion by Carryboy turns pickups into versatile minibuses. The rear module offers up to ten seats, a powerful A/C unit, and sliding windows. It can be installed on midsize trucks from Toyota, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, and Nissan. Pickup trucks are are fantastic for hauling lumber, bags of cement, or whatever else the workday demands. But what if you’re in Thailand and your cargo happens to be a squad of monks or nuns who’d rather not ride in the back like a pile of firewood?

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Why hasn't the Vauxhall Frontera gained classic car status?

Autocar

The Frontera has yet to graduate from Facebook Marketplace fodder to drool-worthy auction house clickbait Why do some cars obtain classic status when similar ones don’t? This isn’t a position I ever thought I’d find myself in, but after reading details of the new Vauxhall Frontera , I’ve opened the classifieds to browse for originals. If you remember, the Frontera was a 4x4 of the early 1990s, when ‘SUV’ meant something more than just having a taller driving position and bigger boot.

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2025 Genesis G80 Review: Your Questions Answered

Carscoops

We recently had the opportunity to drive the updated 2025 Genesis G80 sedan. Before our test drive, we asked for your input on what you wanted to know it. Here are the answers to your questions, available in both written and video formats. The 2025 Genesis G80 is weird in that it’s basically the only Korean luxury sedan of its size on sale today.

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Toyota cuts 2026 global EV output plans by a third, Nikkei reports

Auto Blog

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Marketing/Advertising , Toyota , Electric , Future Vehicles , Hybrid Continue reading Toyota cuts 2026 global EV output plans by a third, Nikkei reports Toyota cuts 2026 global EV output plans by a third, Nikkei reports originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 7 Sep 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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GM battery joint venture agrees to recognize UAW at Tennessee plant

Auto Blog

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , UAW/Unions , GM , Electric Continue reading GM battery joint venture agrees to recognize UAW at Tennessee plant GM battery joint venture agrees to recognize UAW at Tennessee plant originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 7 Sep 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Average New Car Transaction Prices Drop To $48k, Incentives On The Rise

Carscoops

The ATP of a new vehicle in the U.S. fell slightly to $48,401 in July. Prices for new vehicles reached a peak of $49,929 in December 2022. The average earner can now pay off a new car loan in around 37 weeks. The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in the U.S. has soared over the last decade from around $32,000 to almost $50,000 but, fortunately, there has been a little bit of reprieve for consumers in recent months.

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Why public EV chargers almost never work as fast as promised

Auto Blog

Filed under: By the Numbers , Green , Ownership , Electric Continue reading Why public EV chargers almost never work as fast as promised Why public EV chargers almost never work as fast as promised originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 7 Sep 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What’s The Best-Looking New Sedan On The Market Today?

Carscoops

Sedans might be shrinking in numbers, but their design prowess is as crucial as ever. While some sedans aim just not to offend, others set out to define automotive design. There’s still plenty to choose from, ranging from sporty models to ultra-luxurious rides. Automotive design isn’t as simple as it might appear to be. Plenty of cars come and go without making a real mark on the hearts of customers.

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America's EV charging network is growing but not fast enough

Auto Blog

Filed under: By the Numbers , Government/Legal , Green , Driving , Ownership , Electric Continue reading America's EV charging network is growing but not fast enough America's EV charging network is growing but not fast enough originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 7 Sep 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2026 Toyota GR Starlet Could Be Most Affordable GR With 150HP Turbo Thrills

Carscoops

The Toyota Starlet is set to make a comeback as a rally-bred FWD hot hatch. It’s rumored to use Yaris underpinnings but with a more compact footprint. A turbocharged 1.3-liter engine could deliver around 150 hp in its road-going version. The Toyota Starlet nameplate is currently applied to rebadged versions of the Suzuki Baleno and Fronx in South Africa.

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Not Even the Mighty RS7 Can Keep Up With the Ioniq 5 N in a Drag Race

Motor 1

Audi's mighty Quattro all-wheel drive impresses against the EV performance car, but in a straight line, it's the Hyundai that wins.

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Add To The List: Two Ford Mustangs Crash Through Separate Homes In Phoenix

Carscoops

Police arrested an 18-year-old driver who faces DUI charges after crashing into a home. Phoenix residents are pushing for speed bumps to address the rise in reckless driving. In a separate incident, a Mustang smashed into the side of a large apartment complex. Everybody loves a bit of rest and relaxation and the chance to kick your feet up after a long day.

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How much Australia’s 10 best-selling utes cost to service

CarExpert

Purchasing a brand new ute is one of the most popular lifestyle decisions Australians make, making it a hotly contested market for manufacturers. In addition to competing on sticker price, carmakers strive to champion the best possible ownership package, whether it’s a long warranty, more affordable servicing, or extra customer support. Over the long term, discrepancies in running costs can amount to thousands of dollars, tipping the value scales from one ute to another. 100s of new car deals ar

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A McLaren and a bus? Five supercars that share parts with everyday vehicles

Drive.com

Things on your everyday car that you might not even give a second look, may actually be found on supercars worth ten-fold. Here are the top five strangest part-sharing cars. It’s easy to imagine that every single part from that expensive, low-production supercar is tailor-made to suit that specific model, but the truth is that these brands typically borrow parts from mass-produced vehicles from mainstream manufacturers.

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Up Close With Senna's Monaco-Winning McLaren

Motor 1

Just south of Seattle, a former crown jewel of McLaren's historic collection finds a new home. Check out this car's fascinating history.

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Ford wants to listen to your in-car conversations – report

Drive.com

The US car giant has patented tech enabling it to listen in on your conversations – and play you adverts based on what you and your passengers have said. Ford has filed a patent to eavesdrop on vehicle occupants and play adverts over its infotainment system based on those conversations. Only months after the US launched an investigation into whether Chinese-made cars were being used to spy on its citizens, Michigan-based Ford filed the patent designed to collect voice and data from the vehicle t

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Free Parking: How to find free, low-cost and convenient parking near you

Auto Blog

Filed under: Driving , Technology , Smartphone , Infrastructure Continue reading Free Parking: How to find free, low-cost and convenient parking near you Free Parking: How to find free, low-cost and convenient parking near you originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 7 Sep 2024 13:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Trying To Revive a Crashed V-10 BMW M5 Seems Like an Absolute Nightmare

Motor 1

This rare six-speed manual BMW M5 was just begging to be saved. But hidden engine damage makes things way harder.

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Toyota’s hydrogen car plan: why there should be alternatives to battery electric cars

Auto Express

We take a deep dive into Toyota’s ‘multi-path’ strategy, which focuses on making hydrogen fuel-cell technology a viable alternative to battery EVs

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South Australia pushes better driver training standards after corruption findings

Drive.com

The state’s government has put forward a bill for improved driver training to deliver better drivers while addressing corruption, sexism, and reducing costs. The South Australian State Government has introduced a bill to the State Parliament pushing for major reforms to driver training laws after an industry review revealed corruption, sexism, and abuse.

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Used MG HS (Mk1, 2019-2024) buyer’s guide: unrivalled on price but far from perfect

Auto Express

A full used buyer's guide on the MG HS covering the HS Mk1 that was on sale between 2019 and 2024

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What happens to a novated lease if you lose your job?

Drive.com

Whether you’re fired, poached, promoted or pregnant – here’s what happens to your novated lease when your employment circumstances change. Novated leasing is becoming an increasingly popular way for Australians to purchase a car, allowing them to finance the purchase of a vehicle via a combination of pre-tax and post-tax salary deductions. “Almost any Australian can potentially get a novated lease – if you earn a salary on PAYG, you could be in!

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Which Is the Right Choice Mobile Mechanic or Local Garage

Car Examer

When your car needs maintenance or repair, you’re often faced with two main options: hiring a mobile mechanic or visiting a local garage. Both have their advantages and drawbacks, depending on your specific needs, convenience, and budget. In this guide, we’ll compare mobile mechanics and local garages to help you determine which option is the best fit for your vehicle’s care.

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Audi is slowly losing all its coupes and convertibles

CarExpert

Audi could soon be left with no coupes or convertibles in Australia, as the brand moves away from these body styles globally. “It’s definitely diminishing,” said Audi Australia product planning manager Peter Strudwicke about coupe and convertible demand. “People are kind of moving to different body styles that are sort of new, so Sportbacks is one of those things.

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Guide 8 Surprising Things That Affect Cost of Your Car Insurance

Car Examer

In this guide, we’ll explore eight surprising things how you can manage them to keep your cost of your car insurance low as possible. When it comes to car insurance, most drivers know that factors like age, driving history, and the type of vehicle you drive can affect your premium. However, there are several lesser-known factors that can also influence the cost of your car insurance.

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2025 Volvo EX30 review

CarExpert

Volvo has taken its next step towards its eventual goal of being an electric-only brand. It already offers the XC40 and C40 Recharge Pure Electric models in Australia, but they’re both based on a platform that also supports petrol and diesel power. The new Volvo EX30 is a different beast entirely. Under the skin, it rides on what parent company Geely calls the SEA architecture.

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Cars That Make You Hate Their Drivers, Best Entry-Level Sports Cars And Cars We Want 1 More Generation Of In This Week's QOTD Roundup

Jalopnik

If you know anything at all about cars, then you know you can tell a lot about someone based solely on what they drive. At the very least, you can get the gist of who they are as a person , and that’s usually enough to form an opinion. Sometimes it’s a good feeling, and sometimes it’s well. not so good. That’s what… Read more.

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Volvo reveals new infotainment system, EX30 and EX90 electric models first to get it

Drive.com

During 2025, around 2.5 million owners around the world will get the upgrade to their Volvo cars built as early as 2020, the Swedish car marker has said. Volvo has revealed its new infotainment system, which will be rolled out over-the-air to models as old as 2020 after first appearing in its EX30 and EX90 electric SUVs. The update, which will also appear in the refreshed XC90 , will be available on all Volvos compatible with an Android-based operating system built in 2020 or later – which inclu

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500-Mile Electric Cars, Tim Walz Is A Car Guy And Mercedes Naming Conventions In This Week's News Roundup

Jalopnik

The Arizona-made Lucid Air is perhaps the king of modern electric car luxury. It’s got its own aerodynamic design aesthetic, efficient layout, tons of power , but the new 2025 Grand Touring model is also the king of EPA-rated EV range, supposedly delivering more miles per charge than any other EV on the market. And it… Read more.

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How would the Drive team order a new Mazda MX-5? Configurator Challenge

Drive.com

To celebrate 10 years since the global unveiling of the current Mazda MX-5, the Drive team has been let loose on the configurator to spec their ideal roadsters. Customisation is in vogue at the moment, but too much choice can be confusing. In our configurator challenge, Drive team members scroll through a manufacturer’s website to create their ideal combination for a certain model.

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Wild Genesis Wheels, 'Shadowbanned' Tesla Fanboy And Buc-ee's Brilliance In This Week's Car Culture Roundup

Jalopnik

I was recently driving a sleek Genesis G70 sedan and noticed that the 19” wheels on it looked like a stick-tortoise trying to escape from a starfish caught in a giant whirling asterisk. Compelled, I Googled the designs of other Genesis wheels and discovered that they were similarly complex, fractalized, and… Read more.

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Toyota and Hydrogen - pictures

Auto Express

Pictures of our interview with Toyota regarding its plans for hydrogen fuel-cells.

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Cheap Lucids, Cheap Hybrid Jeeps And Expensive ID Buzz Campers In This Week's Car Buying Roundup

Jalopnik

Depreciation is hitting EVs hard. Many models that were once some of the hottest cars on the market can be found with prices so cheap you’d be dumb not to buy them. One segment getting hit particularly hard is luxury EVs. Lucid might be the poster child of this depreciation. - Lawrence Hodge Read More Read more.

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Used MG HS (Mk1, 2019-2024) - pictures

Auto Express

Pictures of a used MG HS Mk1

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