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Potential BMW Neue Klasse electric sports car spied for first time

Motor Authority

BMW is out testing a prototype for what appears to be an electric sports car, though it isn't clear where the car might sit in the automaker's lineup. The prototype is in the shape of a largish coupe with a wedge profile, and features a relatively tall ride height. The prototype is also fitted with in-wheel motors with integrated braking systems.

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Luxembourg June 2024: BMW overtakes Volkswagen in market off -9.3%

Best Selling Cars Blog

BMW is the most popular carmaker in Luxembourg in June. New car sales in Luxembourg falter -9.3% year-on-year in June to 4,324 units, bringing the year-to-date tally off -5.3% to 25,085. BMW (+4.8%) takes the lead of the brands charts for the 4th time in the past 12 months, dislodging a freefalling Volkswagen (-26.3%) for just 12 sales. Audi (-27.3%) and Mercedes (-25.9%) follow but struggle while Tesla (+72.1%) is in stellar shape and rises 10 spots on May to #5 with 5.9% share.

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2027 Mitsubishi Pajero: What We Know About The Luxed-Up Off-Roader

Carscoops

Mitsubishi is considering reviving the Pajero in 2027 as a high-end, plug-in hybrid SUV based on the Outlander. Our design study merges rugged off-road styling with a luxurious interior equipped with advanced technology. The Pajero could use an upgraded version of the Outlander’s PHEV powertrain with more power and off-road capability. Earlier this year, we reported that Mitsubishi’s Pajero could make a comeback in 2027, with intel from Japan indicating it might feature a luxurious t

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Morocco June 2024: Dacia up to 28.4% share, Changan lands

Best Selling Cars Blog

Changan has landed in the Moroccan charts. The Moroccan new light vehicle market is stable in June at -0.15% year-on-year to 17,368 units, including 15,855 passenger cars (-0.04%) and 1,513 light commercials (-1.25%). The H1 2024 passenger car tally is also stable at -0.25% to 74,048. Local manufacturer Dacia (+8.2%) advances to 28.4% share, its best since last January, while Renault (-3.9% to 16.8% share) and Hyundai (-27.3% to 7.2%) disappoint year-on-year.

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Is Your Car Spying On You? Hidden GPS Trackers On The Rise

Carscoops

People are increasingly finding hidden GPS trackers in their cars, installed by either dealers or unknown third parties. These trackers can drain car batteries, interfere with diagnostics, and potentially be used for stalking. Drivers can check common hiding spots and use specialized tools like RF scanners to detect hidden trackers. Automotive service techs find all sorts of weird stuff in customer cars.

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Media post: Long-Term Car Rentals vs. Buying – Which is the Better Option in 2024?

Best Selling Cars Blog

The age-old question of whether to buy a car or rent one long-term still comes up in many discussions. Of course, long-term rentals pose their benefits and limitations. For one, you will never own the vehicle, and it will go back to the rental company. However, there are many other factors to consider in this debate. Monthly car rental Dubai service will provide more freedom and liberty in such a developed city.

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China Gives EV Automakers Grants, Incentives, Cheap Loans And Batteries, EU Report Finds

Carscoops

The European Commission has published the detail report it used to determine the tariffs now applied to Chinese EVs in Europe from today. A breakdown of aid available from the Chinese state reveals that automakers benefit from grants, cheap loans, sales incentives and subsidised batteries. BYD was judged to receive less help than SAIC and faces a 17.4 percent tariff rather than 37.6 percent.

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These Are The Fastest-Selling New And Used EVs

Carscoops

The Audi Q4 e-tron is the fastest-selling new EV, followed by the Toyota bz4X. Interest in electric vehicles continues to rise but is hamstrung by high prices. All five Tesla models occupy the top used EV search rankings. While automakers may be concerned about slowing demand for electric vehicles, a recent study shows that some are doing better than others.

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HWA Evo is a modern take on the Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evo II

Auto Blog

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz , Automotive History , Luxury , Special and Limited Editions , Performance , Classics , Sedan Continue reading HWA Evo is a modern take on the Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evo II HWA Evo is a modern take on the Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evo II originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 6 Jul 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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QOTD: Are Hybrids The Best Or Worst Of Both Worlds?

Carscoops

Hybrids like the Prius pioneered combining electric and combustion engines for better fuel efficiency and lower emissions. Modern hybrids offer both fuel efficiency and performance benefits, with plug-in hybrids catering to those with occasional long trips. However, hybrids can be heavier and less characterful than pure gasoline cars, especially in high-performance models.

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After years of effort, IndyCar will field its ultracapacitor hybrid engine system this weekend

Auto Blog

Filed under: Motorsports , Chevrolet , Honda , Hybrid , Racing Vehicles Continue reading After years of effort, IndyCar will field its ultracapacitor hybrid engine system this weekend After years of effort, IndyCar will field its ultracapacitor hybrid engine system this weekend originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 6 Jul 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Do's and Don'ts of Dealership Manager Job Descriptions

Dealers Edge

Press Play To Listen To This Post. On Mobile Select "Play From Browser" FOR MORE INFORMATION ON DEALERSHIP JOB DESCRIPTIONS CLICK HERE Well-Written Job Descriptions Can Help Ensure that Senior Management and the Team are on the Same Page. According to Mike Bowers, a nationally recognized organizational development consultant, “Over ten years or so, I conducted Organizational Reviews of at least sixty dealerships.

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Junkyard Gem: 1985 Jaguar XJ-S

Auto Blog

Filed under: Jaguar , Automotive History , Coupe , Luxury , Performance , Classics Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1985 Jaguar XJ-S Junkyard Gem: 1985 Jaguar XJ-S originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 6 Jul 2024 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are Chinese electric cars reliable? Here’s what new data says

Drive.com

A study of popular electric cars made in China has found overall quality problems are on the rise – but some models are better than others. The BYD Atto 3 was one of the top-performing Chinese-made electric cars in a recent study of vehicle quality. With their affordable price points and technology-packed offerings, Chinese electric cars are increasingly gaining prominence on Australian roads.

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Range Rover Sport SV Celestial collection brings stars and gods to Earth

Auto Blog

Filed under: Design/Style , Land Rover , SUV , Luxury , Police/Emergency , Special and Limited Editions Continue reading Range Rover Sport SV Celestial collection brings stars and gods to Earth Range Rover Sport SV Celestial collection brings stars and gods to Earth originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 6 Jul 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mazda sales drop to lowest position in a decade after betting on more expensive cars

Drive.com

The first cracks in Mazda’s gamble on a range of luxury-priced large SUVs are beginning to appear in its sales, down 4 per cent this year in a market up 9 per cent. Mazda has recorded its lowest year-to-date ranking on the Australian new-car sales charts in a decade, as its new luxury-priced SUVs are unable to match the sales of their cheaper predecessors.

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EV fuel savings depends on where you live and what you drove before

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Electric Continue reading EV fuel savings depends on where you live and what you drove before EV fuel savings depends on where you live and what you drove before originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 6 Jul 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BMW M2 2024 long-term test

Autocar

Small, rear-driven coupé with a furious turbo six arrives on our fleet to much fanfare Why we’re running it: To celebrate the survival – and indeed evolution – of the proper sports coupé Month 1 - Specs Life with a BMW M2: Month 1 Welcoming the BMW M2 to the fleet Is it possible for a car to be at once gloriously minimalist and excessive and overgrown?

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Ferrari launches $7,500 hybrid and EV battery replacement schemes

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Ferrari , Electric , Performance Continue reading Ferrari launches $7,500 hybrid and EV battery replacement schemes Ferrari launches $7,500 hybrid and EV battery replacement schemes originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 6 Jul 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2024 Toyota RAV4 price and specs: Hybrid-only range hikes entry price of top-selling SUV

Drive.com

The Toyota RAV4 is now only available as a hybrid – but prices have climbed by $7000 in five years, with the cheapest model now more than $45,000 drive-away. 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid pricing and specifications Hybrid-only from June 2024, pure petrol versions dropped Five model grades including rugged-themed Cruiser Priced from $42,260 before on-road costs RAV4 XSE Hybrid.

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Can you buy a car with a credit card?

Auto Blog

Filed under: Car Buying , Car Dealers , Used Car Buying Continue reading Can you buy a car with a credit card? Can you buy a car with a credit card? originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 6 Jul 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tiff Needell, the Best To Ever Do It, Reunited With Escort Cosworth Race Car

Motor 1

Back in 1989, Tiff Needell raced an Escort Cosworth touring car and tested it for Top Gear. Thirty five years later, he can still hustle it.

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How to get cigarette smell out of a car

Auto Blog

Filed under: Commerce , Parts and Accessories Continue reading How to get cigarette smell out of a car How to get cigarette smell out of a car originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 6 Jul 2024 05:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2026 Audi RS Q6 e-tron is go! Could be quicker than Porsche Macan Turbo

Drive.com

Audi is working on a new electric car halo that could top even the Porsche Macan Turbo EV, with the RS Q6 e-tron coming soon. RS Q6 e-tron render: Theophilus Chin A full-fat RS version of the Audi Q6 e-tron electric SUV is coming that could exceed the 470kW-capable Porsche Macan Turbo Electric in performance and price. Confirmed at the international launch of the German brand’s latest electric vehicle (EV) , Audi Q6 e-tron product manager Philippe Bornert confirmed a halo version of the electric

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Stay powered up with the 3 best-selling outdoor generators at Amazon

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Filed under: Commerce Continue reading Stay powered up with the 3 best-selling outdoor generators at Amazon Stay powered up with the 3 best-selling outdoor generators at Amazon originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 6 Jul 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Costly carnage as annual Ferrari Cavalcade kicks off in Italy

Drive.com

Ferrari’s annual rally has begun in disaster for several owners, with myriad crashes and near misses. @rey.carshots via Instagram The annual Ferrari Cavalcade rally has begun in disaster for several Ferrari owners after a LaFerrari was rear-ended, a 296 GTB caught fire, and several other cars had near misses with other traffic. Held as an invite-only road rally event for Ferrari’s top-spending customers, the Ferrari Cavalcade takes place in a different Italian region each year as an experiential

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Watch The Most-Talented British Rally Driver of All Time Win At Home

Motor 1

Nope, it's not Colin McRae; In the final round of the 2000 WRC championship, Richard Burns took the win but lost the title.

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Chinese Jeep copycat shows how not to drive off-road

Drive.com

A Chinese Jeep Wrangler-like off-road SUV has been caught on camera in full ‘send-it’ mode, driving over crushed cars and nearly hitting nearby onlookers. A video has surfaced online of a modified BAIC BJ40 driving recklessly at a Chinese aftermarket four-wheel-drive show, endangering the audience by launching the SUV just metres away from spectators.

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Cadillac Explains Why Its LMDh Car Sounds So Good

Motor 1

As one of the few naturally aspirated cars on the LMDh grid, Cadillac has developed a reputation for the noise from its tailpipes.

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Vauxhall Corsa vs Skoda Fabia: we find the superior supermini

Auto Express

Cars such as the Corsa and Fabia give you supermini strengths without the sacrifices you once had to make. But which is best?

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Hybrid fuelling record Hyundai Kona sales

CarExpert

The new-generation Hyundai Kona has hit new sales highs small SUV segment, posting record months in May and June charged by strong sales of the new hybrid versions. Setting an all-time monthly sales record in May (1842 units) and following up with a close second in June (1804 units), around a quarter of all Kona sales in Australia are the hybrid versions, while the all-electric Kona is accounting for 10 per cent of sales year-to-date (YTD).

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Will snow chains damage my wheels and tyres?

Drive.com

Heading to the snow soon? You may need to pick up some chains. We look into if snow chains damage wheels and tyres. Unlike colder-climate countries, many Australians will never have to worry about putting snow chains on their cars. RELATED: ‘Do I need snow chains?’: The rules for snow driving However, if you are booking a weekend away at a snow resort and plan to drive up to the slopes, you may need to invest in some more grip.

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The premium mid-sized cars with the most boot space in Australia

CarExpert

The more expensive side of the mid-sized car segment is one of the most competitive corners of the Australian new car market, with plenty of options to choose from from multiple manufacturers. It’s quite a European-dominated segment too, but there are are few Asian offerings sprinkled in too. With the amount of money some of these manufacturers are asking for their mid-sized cars, how can you know which will be the most practical to live with and offer the most room in the boot?

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Used Cupra Formentor (Mk1, 2020-date) buyer's guide: stylish and family-friendly

Auto Express

A full used buyer's guide on the Cupra Formentor that has been on sale since 2020

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2024 BMW iX3 review

CarExpert

BMW has been on a roll over the last year or so, introducing an ever-growing fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) that fall below the luxury car tax (LCT) threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles. One of the latest is the 2024 iX3 M Sport on test here. It’s almost $16,000 more affordable than the top-spec M Sport Pro. The latter is more or less equivalent to the previous singular fully-loaded iX3 variant.

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Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI DSG SE L and Vauxhall Corsa Hybrid 1.2 100PS GS - pictures

Auto Express

Pictures of the Skoda Fabia and Vauxhall Corsa taking part in our real-world road test.

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Cybertruck Serves As A Sinking Boat And A Koenigsegg Jesko Burns In This Week's Car Culture Roundup

Jalopnik

There seem to be few things in the world that Vin Diesel loves more than the “ Fast and Furious” franchise , and he’s a big fan of sharing that love with fans. Most recently, this has meant posting Instagram videos behind the scenes of “Fast X Part 2,” showing off all the cars that will be arriving — or returning — to… Read more.

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