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Hennessey to take Dodge Demon 170 to 1,700 hp for $200,000

Motor Authority

The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 was built to celebrate the end of the road for the current Challenger and its V-8 engine. The car generates a massive 1,025 hp when running on E85 fuel, but Hennessey Performance is already working on an upgrade that will lift output to as much as 1,700 hp. Hennessey CEO and founder John Hennessey is among.

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China imports Full Year 2023: Lexus ES and Mercedes GLE dominate market off just -2.3%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Lexus ES is the best-selling import in China for the 7th year in a row. Discover 40 years worth of Chinese Historical Data here. Sales of new imported light vehicles in China drastically slow down their fall in 2023, from -19% in 2022 to just -2.3% this year at 739,545 units. The Top 4 brands all drop faster than the market with Lexus at -6.8%, Mercedes at -4.6%, BMW at -11.4% and Porsche at -14.6%.

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2025 Audi Q5 spy shots reveal fresh details

Motor Authority

Audi has been caught testing a prototype for a redesigned Q5. Expected in 2024 as a 2025 model for the U.S., the new third-generation Q5 will be Audi's last with internal-combustion power, as the automaker has confirmed that only electric vehicles will be launched beyond 2026. Some of the earlier prototypes were spotted testing alongside a new A5.

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China retail Full Year 2023: BYD and Tesla Model Y on top

Best Selling Cars Blog

The BYD Qin Plus ends the year in 2nd place. Discover 40 years worth of Chinese Historical Data here. Chinese retail sales of the selection of vehicles included in this update are up a modest 4.5% in 2023 to 20,742,652 units. That’s much more discreet than the 12% increase of wholesales. BSCB is the only non-Chinese medium to cover both wholesales (ex-factory shipments) and retail sales data for China so you can get the most complete picture of the largest new vehicle market in the world.

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Tesla reportedly plans affordable crossover launch in 2025

Motor Authority

Tesla CEO Elon Musk in 2022 announced plans for a next-generation platform that would allow the company to launch electric vehicles smaller than the Model 3 and Model Y, and with lower price points. However, he didn't announce timing. Citing four people familiar with the matter, Reuters reported on Wednesday that Tesla has told suppliers it wants.

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Ukraine Full Year 2023: Market up 60.8%, Toyota and Renault in control

Best Selling Cars Blog

Toyota is the most popular carmaker in Ukraine for the third year in a row. Discover 50 years of Ukrainian Historical Data here. New car sales in Ukraine rally back up 60.8% year-on-year in 2023 to 60,862 units. Toyota (+47.5%) holds onto the brands pole position for the third consecutive year but sees its share fall from 18.3% to 16.8%. Renault (+45.7%) also loses share but stays in 2nd place above a very impressive Volkswagen (+147.4%) up two spots to #3.

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2025 Cadillac CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing gain larger screens, Super Cruise

Motor Authority

Cadillac isn't done with its fire-breathing sedans yet. As the automaker transitions to an electric future, it has updated its range-topping sport sedans. On Wednesday, the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing debuted with revised exterior design elements and upgraded cabin technology. The update brings the performance models in line with the.

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2025 Kia K4 (Forte) spied with striking design

Motor Authority

The Kia Forte compact sedan is a pleasantly styled and attractively priced alternative to the likes of the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. However, the car lacks the design flair of some of Kia's newer offerings, making it hard to stand out in its class. Kia looks to be addressing the shortcoming with its redesigned Forte, a prototype for which.

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Innovative Lending Technologies

AutoDealer Today

Artificial intelligence can be leveraged for faster approvals, easier underwriting, and speedier lender payments to dealers.

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Apple car reportedly due in 2028 with scaled-back self-driving goals

Motor Authority

Apple's oft-rumored car project is reportedly still going ahead but with a market launch later than previously thought, and without self-driving capability. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that Apple will launch a car in 2028, or two years later than previously thought. One of the reasons for the delay.

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Nio EL6

Autocar

It has tech to spare, but is the EL6 any good in the competitive electric family SUV class? We should start here by pointing out that you can’t buy the Nio EL6 in the UK. Not yet, anyway.However, this Chinese electric car brand has already started selling cars in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and Norway, and a UK offensive is highly likely before the end of 2024, with the 4.85-metre-long Nio EL6 SUV set to be one of the launch models.Read on to learn more about this tech-laden family

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GM drops Ultra Cruise branding, merges tech into Super Cruise

Motor Authority

General Motors has abandoned plans to introduce new Ultra Cruise branding for a more advanced version of its Super Cruise automated driver-assist feature, which is currently in the works. The information was first reported last week by CNBC and has since been confirmed to Motor Authority in a statement from GM. According to the automaker, it.

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Cut-price Kia EV2 electric car unlikely for Australia

Drive.com

Kia’s new smallest electric car in Europe – the Slovakian-built EV2, which could be a city hatch or SUV – is off the cards for Australia as it would be too expensive by the time it reaches local showrooms. What a Kia electric hatchback could look like, imagined by Theottle. The Kia EV2 – the South Korean car giant’s upcoming entry-level electric car, due in 2025 – is unlikely to come to Australia to compete with Chinese giants MG, BYD and GWM.

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2025 Audi Q5, 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing: Today's Car News

Motor Authority

Audi was spotted testing a prototype for a redesigned Q5. The new compact crossover appears to be following an evolutionary path for the exterior design, and we can confirm that there's still an internal-combustion engine under the hood. Cadillac's CT5 midsize sedan was given a major update for the 2025 model year, and the updates extend to the.

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Tesla Cybertruck Owner Gets 206 Miles Of Average Range After 10,000 Miles

Carscoops

At least one pair of Tesla Cybertruck owners have piloted their truck over 10,000 miles (about 16,000 km) since taking delivery, and during their journey, they’ve discovered several real-world quirks of the Cybertruck. They’ve also revealed their range, charging experience, and more. For reference, this is an AWD Cybertruck that reportedly arrived at its owner’s door with 72 miles (116 km) on the odometer.

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Electric cars will be 30 per cent of global sales, Toyota chairman says – report

Drive.com

In a speech to industry executives, Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda predicted the global new-car market for electric vehicles will be limited. The chairman of Toyota predicts electric vehicles will only ever make up 30 per cent of global new-car sales. Akio Toyoda, chairman and former CEO of Toyota, told the audience at a business event he believes hybrid, hydrogen fuel-cell, and hydrogen combustion engines will form the other 70 per cent of the market, according to company magazine Toyota Times.

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Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Butchered By Headlight Thieves In Germany

Carscoops

It is not uncommon for parts to be stolen from parked vehicles , but a new case that took place in Düsseldorf, Germany is one of the most brutal we’ve seen. Thieves ripped the headlights of a Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, destroying the front fenders in the process and causing a five-digit damage to the EV. Imagine being the owner of the pictured Taycan and finding it in that state before going to work.

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Used EVs see values rise 6.4% in Q4 after year of decline

Motor Trader

The shortage of new sub-£25,000 electric cars gave the used EV sector a welcome boost in Q4. In Q4 used EVs rose in price by 6.4% (£1,309) to £21,707 after five consecutive quarterly price falls, according to remarketing firm Aston Barclay. Vendors will welcome the positive news for sub £25,000 used EVs in Q4 according. This story continues at Used EVs see values rise 6.

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Nissan Qashqai

Autocar

Is the UK's second-most-popular car still the brand's shining beacon? Let's find out. You will struggle to find a bigger British automotive success story than the Nissan Qashqai.Dubbed the ‘Cashcow’ by some in industry circles, the crossover finished as the UK’s best seller in 2022, and was only second to the Ford Puma the following year. All of this follows from the smash-hit Qashqai’s game-changing launch back in 2006, where it’s credited for almost single-handedly saving Nissan’s European ope

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SUVs Recalled Over Loose Parts

AutoDealer Today

Ford Explorers, two Kia SUVs included in recalls over issues that could lead to road hazards.

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Toyota May Spin Off Century Into Its Own Ultra-Luxury Brand Above Lexus

Carscoops

Brand recognition can be a double-edged sword. While it can be advantageous, it can also be constraining. Despite Lexus being renowned for crafting premium vehicles that compete with the traditional German offerings, most buyers may be taken aback by a price tag exceeding $200,000 for a Lexus. Toyota intends to sell the Century at a price point approaching that amount, and as a result, it is reportedly exploring the possibility of spinning the name into its own brand.

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Tesla Cybertruck wait times shorter than expected, almost sold out for 2024

Drive.com

Wait times for the Tesla Cybertruck may not be as long as four years – but the not-for-Australia electric pick-up is almost sold out for this year. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has admitted the company has considered “goug[ing] people for early delivery” of the Cybertruck to curb demand, as wait times extend close to the end of 2024. It was reported prior to the first Cybertruck deliveries last year that wait times stretched beyond four years – calculated based on the 1 million pre-orders hel

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BMW Under Investigation Over Possible Diesel Emissions Tampering

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It’s been eight years since the dieselgate scandal broke leading to big penalties for VW, Audi, and even Mercedes. However, BMW has managed to maintain a mostly clean record. That might soon change, as a new investigation into the 2010-2014 X3 20D has been opened by German authorities. The news follows a report from the summer of 2023, when the Deutsche Umwelt Hilfe (DUH), an environmental watchdog, reported that it had found what it believed to be an illegal cheat device in certain BMW X3

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Alfa Romeo Milano enters final testing phase ahead of April debut

Autocar

It will be the smallest Alfa Romeo model since the Mito bowed out in 2019 Four-wheel drive confirmed for new compact SUV, which promises brand-appropriate handling behaviour The Alfa Romeo Milano – the Italian brand’s second small SUV – is now in the final stages of testing and development at the hallowed Balocco test track. Primed for a full unveiling on 10 April, t he Milano is primed to take Alfa Romeo back into the B-segment for the first time since the Mito supermini was retired in 2019.

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Hundreds Of 2023 Honda HR-V Owners Report Rear Window Shattering In The Cold

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A manufacturing issue in certain Honda HR-Vs has the potential to cause the rear window to shatter spontaneously, which could result in the rear compartment being exposed to the elements and glass debris being scattered both inside the vehicle and onto the road behind it. As of now, the issue has not led to a recall or an official investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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Our vehicles got bigger, so why are we parking them in little spaces?

Auto Blog

Filed under: Driving , Ownership Continue reading Our vehicles got bigger, so why are we parking them in little spaces? Our vehicles got bigger, so why are we parking them in little spaces? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MG, BYD and Renault headline smaller 2024 Geneva motor show

Autocar

The Geneva motor show hasn't been held since 2019 Show will host just five mainstream car brands as bosses shift their focus to engaging the public The organisers of the Geneva motor show have revealed a full list of exhibitors for the 2024 edition, which will kick off at the end of next month in a much smaller and more public-focused format than in previous years.

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Mercedes-Benz Places Dubai Is Your Latest Automotive-Themed Luxury Living Project

Carscoops

If you passed on Lamborghini’s luxury villa project and skipped the Aston Martin Residences, perhaps Mercedes-Benz Places will be your future home away from home. As part of a new venture, Mercedes and Dubai-based developer Binghatti are teaming up to “merge the worlds of automotive and architecture.” The result will be a 65-storey residential tower that promises to deliver a “holistic, connected, and desirable luxury living experience.” The tower will apparently be

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A Blueprint for Success in Dealerships

AutoDealer Today

Laying out a plan to sync up the sales, F&I, and service departments.

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Ford Outfitting Aussie Rangers With Accessories At New Thai Center

Carscoops

Ford has opened the doors to a new Vehicle Personalisation Center (VPC) in Thailand that will outfit vehicles bound for Australian shores with factory accessories soon after they roll off the production line. The Ford Vehicle Personalisation Center is operated in partnership with Ford Australia and RMA Automotive and is located near the port for vehicles produced in Thailand and departing for Australia.

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Cheapest Tesla yet to enter production in 2025 – report

CarExpert

Tesla is reportedly gearing up to start production of a more affordable electric SUV in 2025, giving the US electric vehicle (EV) giant a cheaper model to challenge its Chinese rivals. Reuters reports word from four sources that Tesla’s suppliers have been told to prepare for the model – known only as ‘Redwood’ – which will go into production from June 2025.

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Slinky Kia K4 Sedan Shows Off Coupe-Style Lines, Should Be Here In Mid-2024

Carscoops

Kia , like every other automaker, has been pushing the SUV angle hard in recent years, but these images prove that despite it giving the Stinger the chop in 2022, the Korean carmaker still thinks there’s a demand for sedans. And there might be a particularly healthy demand for this sedan if it looks as good underneath its disguise as its svelte coupe-like silhouette suggests it might.

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The ‘Drive Review’ TV show is here! Here’s how to watch it

Drive.com

Drive has a brand-new TV series all about the most exciting new car launches – and season one has already dropped! Here’s how you can tune in. Drive has a new TV show and the second episode of its debut season is set to air on Nine Rush on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 4pm (AEDT). Drive Review is a weekly television series that puts you in the driver’s seat for the most exciting new car launches and updates of today.

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2025 Cadillac CT5-V And CT5-V Blackwing Get Fresh Looks And 33-Inch Display, Keep Manual

Carscoops

Cadillac is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the V-Series by introducing the 2025 CT5-V and CT5-V Blackwing. The cars follow in the footsteps of the facelifted luxury sedan and sport revised styling as well as a modernized interior. Starting with the CT5-V , the model has a new front fascia that helps to give the car a lower and wider appearance.

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Does the EU and European Interests Want to Ban Combustion Engine Vehicles?

Automotive Addicts

The European Union (EU) is grappling with a pressing challenge in curbing carbon emissions from passenger cars, as highlighted by the European Court of Auditors. A recent report from the auditing agency reveals that most passenger cars in the EU still emit the same amount of carbon dioxide as they did 12 years ago, emphasizing the urgent need for the EU to accelerate efforts towards achieving a zero-emissions car fleet.

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Ferrari Isn’t Building A Super Yacht After All, It’s Racing On The High Seas

Carscoops

Ferrari is a brand whose name is inseparably linked to racing. And now, it has found the one form of competition that might be even more expensive than Formula One: the world of yacht racing. The prancing horse will get its sea legs, but the badge will not, as I guessed yesterday , sit on the prow of a luxury yacht. Instead, Ferrari will build a sail boat to race with.

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January New-Vehicle Sales Possible Annual Window

AutoDealer Today

Tepid growth could signal an up-and-down year ahead, S&P says.

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