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Review: 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV rules as king of off-road hill

Motor Authority

If not for its width and weight, the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV would be the most off-road-capable passenger vehicle direct from the factory on sale today. It climbs more assuredly than a stock Wrangler Rubicon or Bronco Raptor, it negotiates obstacles more easily and more safely than a Rivian R1S, and don’t even come at me with a Cyberfridge.

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Romania April 2024: Dacia Logan claws back on top in surging market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Dacia Logan is #1 at home for just 13 sales. After freefalling -23.5% in March , the Romanian new car market rallies back up 34.6% year-on-year this month to 13,276. This means the year-to-date volume is now only a tiny fraction in negative at -0.7% to 46,505. Dacia (+33.7%) almost matches its home market to climbs back up to 29.4% share, while the Top 4 brands are identical to March and YTD.

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1969 Dodge Daytona in seemingly pristine state up for sale

Motor Authority

The Dodge Charger Daytona nameplate has made a return for 2025 attached to an electric vehicle, but fans of the original with money to splurge will soon be able to bid on one that looks like it just left the factory. Mecum will place under the hammer at its upcoming auction in Indianapolis a numbers-matching 1969 Charger Daytona that's seemingly.

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Germany April 2024: VW Golf (+166%), Opel Astra (+193.7%) highlight market up 19.8%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The VW Golf hits its highest market share at home in almost four years. The German new car sales market is up a very robust 19.8% year-on-year in April to 243,102 units. However we remain -21.8% below the pre-pandemic volumes of April 2019 (310,715). The year-to-date tally is up 7.8% to 937,887. Volkswagen (+37.4%) manages a fantastic month and lands at 20.9% share vs. 19.3% so far this year.

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Ferrari developing new tires for its old supercars

Motor Authority

Iconic Ferrari supercars like the F40 and Enzo will be able deliver better performance on the racetrack than when they first left the factory thanks to modern, model-specific tires being developed by Ferrari in partnership with Pirelli. According to the automaker, modern materials and tread designs have led to tires that deliver superior grip and.

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Celebrate one million page views with some blue hues

Machines with Souls

Machines With Souls celebrates one million page views with a very special photo shoot of blue BMW M3s around New York City. The post Celebrate one million page views with some blue hues appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Cadillac's "No Perfect Formula" follows the journey back to Le Mans

Motor Authority

Cadillac is no stranger to international sports car racing, even in the sports prototype category, which is typically dominated by European brands outside North America. However, the automaker was absent from sports car racing's main event, the 2024 Hours of Le Mans, for more than two decades until last year when it returned to the French classic.

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Bentley Edition 8 collection bids farewell to pure V-8 power

Motor Authority

Bentley on Thursday revealed new Edition 8 versions of its Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible, and Flying Spur to mark the end of the road for those models powered solely by a V-8 engine. Updated versions of those cars are due later this year, and while they will still come with a V-8, the engine will be teamed with a plug-in hybrid.

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Citroën Sells a Freak Dual-Headed Van and It Actually Makes Sense

Motor 1

It might be perfect for a tug of war, but the Citroën Relay Back to Back serves a different purpose.

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Unique Pininfarina Battista honors 1955 Lancia Florida concept

Motor Authority

Pininfarina has revealed a one-off version of its Battista electric hypercar with a design that honors the 1955 Lancia Florida concept. The original Florida concept was a coupe (a second sedan concept was also built) based on the Lancia Aurelia platform. It was designed by Pininfarina founder Battista Farina, who was so fond of the design he kept.

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Ford Backs Down from Going All Electric in Europe in 2030

Motor 1

The Blue Oval is the latest automaker to delay its lofty EV goals.

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2025 Defender, 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV: Car News Headlines

Motor Authority

The Defender enters the new model year with some updates. Key among them is the availability of captain's chairs in the stretched Defender 130. A hardcore Defender Octa based on the Defender 110 is also coming, though we're still waiting on the debut. GMC's Hummer EV SUV is ready to hit the market, and we've just tested it in 830-hp 3X guise.

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Cybertruck Breaks Down 35 Miles After Delivery, Tesla Says Coolant Leaks Not Covered

Carscoops

A new Cybertruck owner had a major coolant leak only 35 miles into his ownership journey. When he first contacted Tesla the automaker said that it didn’t cover coolant leaks under its warranty. The automaker then relented and sent a flatbed to pick up the quickly broken EV. Those who crave a Cybertruck in their garage are understandably stoked when delivery day comes.

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Watch the 2025 BMW M4 CS complete a hot lap of the 'Ring

Motor Authority

BMW earlier this week revealed the new M4 CS, a track-honed coupe that will be offered for the 2025 model year in limited numbers and with a starting price of $124,675, including a $1,175 destination charge. A new video shows the car completing a lap of the full 12.9-mile course of Germany's Nürburgring racetrack in a time of 7:21.99. That's.

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Volkswagen will retire GTX name to make way for hot GTI and R EVs

Autocar

Hot ID 3 and ID 7 were recently added to GTX line-up Company boss says: "We'll work our way back to GTI and R in the next products" Volkswagen will retire its GTX branding for sporting EVs to make way for its first electric GTI and R models. The GTX badge was first used for warmed-up, range-topping versions of the Volkswagen ID 4 and ID 5 SUVs in 2021, and has since been extended across the wider ID family, with more potent GTX versions of the ID 3 , ID 7 and ID Buzz revealed in recent weeks.

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Crash Course

AutoDealer Today

Auto industry veteran was a natural at sales. Now he helps others earn their F&I chops or identify those who have them in the first place.

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The Sunday Motor Co. Show is one to avoid

Machines with Souls

The Sunday Motor Co. car show, held every Sunday, is a tight space to fit a lot of cars in, and the result is an event I think you can skip. The post The Sunday Motor Co. Show is one to avoid appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Kias, Hyundais Displace Trucks as Most Stolen

AutoDealer Today

Top 10 list for 2023 dominated by South Korean models targeted for ease of theft.

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Rare 1981 Lamborghini Countach LP400 S Is All Wheelarches And No Wing

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Final year for the LP400 S that introduced the now iconic fender flares to the Countach in 1978. This is one of only 105 of the Series II cars that featured smooth-finished wheels and a lower ride height. Car was ordered without the famous boomerang rear wing that dropped the top speed by 10 mph. Production of the Lamborghini Countach began 40 years ago this year, three years after the original LP500 concept stunned crowds at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show.

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How software can detect loose wheels on cars and trucks

Autocar

SRI’s Falken-branded system flags up loose wheels to the driver Wheel detachments are more common than you think, but a Japanese company has an ABS-based solution Wheels falling off vehicles may not be the first thing that springs to mind when it comes to road safety, but it does happen, and it’s well documented. A two-phase project carried out by The Transport Road Laboratory between 2006 and 2010 established that every year in that period, there were between 7500 and 10,000 cases of loose whee

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Nissan Tells Dealers to Sell Cars at a Loss

Motor 1

Dealers can discount 2024 models by up to 10 percent below invoice.

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Hertz hits Tesla rental customer with $277 'refueling' fee

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Chevrolet , Ford , GMC , Honda , Jeep , Nissan , RAM , Toyota , Car Buying , Fuel Efficiency , Truck , Diesel Vehicles , Hybrid Continue reading Hertz hits Tesla rental customer with $277 'refueling' fee Hertz hits Tesla rental customer with $277 'refueling' fee originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 9 May 2024 13:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chery Scrambles To Fix Omoda 5 After Rear Axle Snaps Off In Malaysia

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The Chinese carmaker has traced the issue back to a supplier of the rear axle assembly. 600 Chery Omoda 5 models are being recalled across Malaysia and 10% could experience a similar lower control arm failure. It’s unclear if the recall will affect Omoda 5s sold outside of Malaysia. Imagine you’re driving down the road in a new crossover and suddenly, one of the rear trailing arm snaps.

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Is it legal for passengers to drink alcohol inside a car?

CarExpert

Anyone who has played the role of the designated driver will know the feeling – you’re driving a friend somewhere because they’re in no state to, but they insist on bringing a drink with them for the drive. In some states it’s perfectly fine to have a drink while someone else drives Other states take it seriously – no alcoholic drinks allowed in the car at all Yes, that means “tradie roadies” after work may be allowed… depending where you live Is it illegal for passengers to be in your car

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Move Over Mirai, Ram Is Working On A Heavy Duty Hydrogen Truck

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Ram is slated to offer a new 5500 FCEV in the United States. The hydrogen-powered truck will reportedly be built in Mexico. Last fall, Ram announced plans for “four electrified pickup trucks over the next two years” as part of a North American offensive that would include the 1500 REV as well as a “new hydrogen solution to come.” We’re starting to learn more about the latter and it’s not exactly what we were expecting.

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Tesla punctuates layoffs with apparent hiring freeze

Auto Blog

Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Plants/Manufacturing , Rumormill , Tesla , Electric Continue reading Tesla punctuates layoffs with apparent hiring freeze Tesla punctuates layoffs with apparent hiring freeze originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 9 May 2024 10:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New Honda Freed Minivan Adopts Smarter Looks And An Improved Hybrid

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Third-gen Honda Freed launches in Japan with gasoline and hybrid powertrain options. The styling is cleaner, while the Crosstar version looks more rugged than before. The Freed is available in six-seater three-row, or five-seater two-row configurations. Honda unveiled the third-generation Freed ahead of its market launch in Japan, scheduled for June 2024.

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Lamborghini Will Sell You a Vinyl Record of its Best-Sounding V-12s

Motor 1

This Lamborghini-branded turntable comes with a record that plays several Lamborghini V-12 engine notes.

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Original 1973 Porsche 911 Turbo Concept Is Back On The Show Circuit This Summer

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1973 Porsche 911 ‘Turbo’ concept to appear at Hampton Court Palace’s Concours of Elegance this summer. Silver coupe built from a 1973 2.4 S made its global debut at the 1973 Frankfurt Motor Show. Turbo engine wasn’t ready for ’73 show so unblown flat-six motor was fitted with mock-up turbo made of wood. This year Porsche is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 911 Turbo, which was revealed in late 1974, entered production in February 1975 and has been a mainstay

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Ford says it might not go EV-only in Europe by 2030 after all

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Cadillac , Ford , Electric Continue reading Ford says it might not go EV-only in Europe by 2030 after all Ford says it might not go EV-only in Europe by 2030 after all originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 9 May 2024 11:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New Lamborghini Temerario Debuts In August, Swaps Huracan’s V10 For Hybrid V8

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The new mid-engined supercar will rock a bespoke 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8. Lamborghini’s designers have taken inspiration from the flagship Revuelto while designing the new car. It remains unclear how many electric motors the supercar will have. The plug-in hybrid successor to the Lamborghini Huracan will be unveiled in August, serving as the company’s long-awaited rival to the Ferrari 296 GTB.

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Bugatti’s New Extra-Long V-16 Engine is Naturally Aspirated

Motor 1

The monster engine is nearly 40 inches long.

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Your Teen Not Interested In Driving? They’re Not Alone

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Gen Z don’t seem too eager to get their driver’s license. A variety of factors are likely at play including costs and technology. Driving used to be a rite of passage that opened up the world and set you free. However, some members of Gen Z haven’t been eager to get their license. A new analysis seems to back this up as a mere 3.6% of drivers in the United States were found to be 19 years old or less.

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Ford threatens to restrict petrol car sales to meet the UK’s EV targets

Auto Express

Ford boss says ICE prices could rise as it seeks to dodge looming ZEV mandate penalty fines

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Hertz Reverses Course On $277 Gas Charge For Tesla Rental After Public Shaming

Carscoops

A very loyal Hertz customer found a $277 fuel refilling fee on his bill after returning a rented Tesla Model 3 to Hertz. He fought the charge but initially, the rental company denied his request for a refund. Now, after the story has made waves, Hertz has gone back on the charge and provided a full refund. Renting a Tesla in California can have big benefits as it’s inexpensive to recharge when compared to a gas car.

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Hybrid leader Toyota to use another company’s hybrid system – report

CarExpert

Toyota has been instrumental in popularising hybrid technology globally, but it’s reportedly looking to source hybrid powertrains from another brand. Chinese news outlet Caijing reports Toyota may use BYD’s DM-i “super hybrid” system in an expansion of the two companies’ existing collaboration. The publication reports two or three plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Toyotas using this system will reportedly be launched in the next two to three years.

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Mitsubishi Teams Up With Nissan For New EV And Pickup Truck For USA

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Nissan will provide the Japanese carmaker with one of its EVs to sell in the U.S. Mitsubishi and Nissan are also working to co-develop a one-ton pickup for North America. Changing economic conditions has helped the car company’s North American business. North America has overtaken Southeast Asia as Mitsubishi’s top earning market, just in time for the carmaker to launch an electric vehicle sourced from Nissan and a new mid-sized pickup truck.