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2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet tests hybrid powertrain

Motor Authority

Porsche in May revealed the first models from the updated 992-generation 911 family, though the 911 Turbo S wasn't one of them. The first of the updated 992 911s have arrived for the 2025 model year, including a hybrid GTS, but the current Turbo, Turbo S, and GT3 RS models all carry over unchanged for 2025. Prototypes for updated versions of these.

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Europe June 2024: Toyota (+15.1%), Skoda (+10.8%), Dacia (+8.6%) stand out

Best Selling Cars Blog

Toyota sales are up 15.1% year-on-year in June According to preliminary data by ACEA, the European new car market (EU+EFTA+UK) is up 3.6% year-on-year in June to 1,310,989 sales, leading to a H1 2024 tally up 4.4% or 290,000 units to 6,879,438. Among the main 5 markets, Italy (+15.1%), Germany (+6.1%), Spain (+2.2%) and the UK (+1.1%) are up but France (-4.8%) is down.

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Roush rolls out Mustang supercharger delivering 810 hp

Motor Authority

Big horsepower comes easy these days, at least for Ford Mustang owners. Roush Performance, a company with close links to the Blue Oval, this week announced a supercharger upgrade for the current seventh-generation Mustang's 5.0-liter V-8 that lifts output to 810 hp. That represents a gain of close to 70% from stock. The upgrade can be fitted to.

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Brazil June 2024: HB20 pushes Hyundai up 55.5%, VW Polo #1 over H1

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Hyundai HB20 signs its 4th ever monthly win in Brazil. 202,474 new light vehicles found a buyer in Brazil in June, a fantastic 12.7% year-on-year improvement. The H1 2024 volume is up 15.3% to 1,077,080. This is the first time since 2021 that the H1 tally is above the 1 million mark. Fiat (-9.4%) goes against the positive market, enduring a harsh year-on-year loss but remaining by far the most popular manufacturer in the country with 19% share.

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2025 Infiniti QX60 drops V-6 for turbo-4

Motor Authority

The Infiniti QX60 three-row luxury crossover enters the 2025 model year with a standard 2.0-liter turbo-4 that replaces the 2024 model's 3.5-liter V-6. Peak power registers at 268 hp, which is actually down compared to the V-6's 295 hp. Infiniti claims efficiency is up but hasn't provided any mileage figures. EPA-rated estimates also haven't been.

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Transform Your Dealership & Boost Sales with These Essential Digital Tools from Get My Auto

Get My Auto

The auto dealership industry has undergone a significant transformation over the past few years. As consumer behavior shifts towards digital platforms, auto dealers must adapt to stay competitive. Get My Auto offers a comprehensive suite of digital solutions designed to […] The post Transform Your Dealership & Boost Sales with These Essential Digital Tools from Get My Auto appeared first on Get My Auto.

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GM working on drone-based off-road navigation system

Motor Authority

GM might deploy drones to scout off-road trails ahead of a vehicle The drones could relay a recommended route back to the vehicle Rivian's filed a patent for a drone system to assist with off-roading as well General Motors wants to use drones to help drivers navigate challenging terrain. A GM patent application for "drone-based off-road vehicle.

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Kevin Magnussen to leave Haas F1 team at end of 2024

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The Haas Formula 1 team is set to have a completely new driver lineup in 2025 with the announcement on Thursday that Kevin Magnussen will leave the squad at the end of 2024. Haas' other driver, Nico Hülkenberg, announced in April that he will also leave the squad at the end of 2024. Hülkenberg has already confirmed plans to join Sauber.

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Cornish rally firm to offer 496bhp EV conversion for Porsche 911

Autocar

Fellten's kits do not require structural modifications so the original engine can be refitted later on Rally Prep will install powertrains for the 911, Mini and Land Rover supplied by Bristol firm Fellten Bristol-based electrification specialist Fellten has partnered with Cornish firm Rally Prep to fit classic Land Rovers, Minis and Porsches with its EV conversion kits.

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2024 F1 Hungarian Grand Prix preview: More upgrades coming

Motor Authority

The 2024 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix marks the 13th round of the season McLaren's the only team to not change their car's setup heading into the race weekend Red Bull's Max Verstappen continues to lead the 2024 Drivers' Championship Formula 1 teams are in Hungary this weekend for round 13 of the 2024 season, the Hungarian Grand Prix. The race.

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Ford Has Recalled More Cars In 2024 Than GM, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, VW And BMW Combined

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Ford has issued 31 recalls for almost 3.7 million vehicles in the first half of 2024. Tesla is the next-worst, announcing eight recalls for 2.6 million cars, though some problems were handled by over-air updates. Ford’s big rival, GM, has only recalled 655,867 vehicles in 2024. Ford is nothing if not consistent. The American arm of the company got the quality control wooden spoon in 2023 for the third year running based on both the number of recalls it announced and the number of cars caug

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How to build an F1-engined Porsche 911

Autocar

Championship cars are painted in famous helmet liveries – this one is inspired by Alain Prost's 1986 design British firm Lanzante’s take on the Porsche 911 is unique – but its creation was more a happy accident Porsche 911 restomods have become something of a cliché, with new firms popping up almost weekly with the promise of analogue thrills and retro-modern looks.

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888+ HP Lamborghini Temerario Spotted Ahead Of Possible Pebble Beach Debut

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The Lamborghini Temerario has been spied ahead of a possible debut next month. The Huracán successor features an unmistakable design as well as a cabin that should echo the Revuelto. The high-performance hybrid is slated to have more than 888 hp. The Lamborghini Temerario has been spied undergoing hot weather testing ahead of a possible debut at Monterey Car Week in August.

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Hybrid Vans Recalled Over Fire Danger

AutoDealer Today

Stellantis warns owners to park them away from structures till it works out a fix.

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Tesla Might Give Up On ‘Innovative’ 4680 Battery Cells

Carscoops

A new report states that the EV maker is struggling to manufacture the cells at scale. The Cybertruck is the only Tesla model currently being built with the 4680 batteries. Tesla’s CEO announced the batteries in 2020 and claimed they’ll make a $25,000 EV a reality. Tesla’s 4680 battery cells were supposed to revolutionize the company’s EVs, cutting costs, providing more range, and benefiting from improved charging.

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Kia Sorento

Autocar

New version of Kia’s big SUV is a car of real ambition and new powertrain options Apart from a few outliers and van-based exceptions, seven-seat MPVs are pretty much dead and buried in the UK. Instead, large family SUVs like the Kia Sorento have become the acceptable face of seven-seaters.In a way, the Sorento charts the history of Kia in the UK, evolving from crude Mercedes ML impersonator to bargain-priced tow car and family holdall, and finally to the sharp-styled, practical, capable mainstre

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Tata Curvv Ready For Production As An Affordable And Stylish SUV Coupe For India

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The Tata Curvv entered production more than two years after the concept car was introduced. The budget SUV Coupe will debut in the Indian market on August 7. Buyers will have a choice between gasoline, diesel, and EV powertrains. Tata unveiled the production version of the Curvv. The coupe-SUV will be available in both EV and ICE forms, with the market launch in India scheduled for August 2024.

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Tesla's California car registrations fall for third straight quarter

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Filed under: By the Numbers , Tesla , Electric Continue reading Tesla's California car registrations fall for third straight quarter Tesla's California car registrations fall for third straight quarter originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Angry Woman’s Meltdown Shatters Cybertruck’s Bulletproof Windows, Crushing Ice Cream Business

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A 29-year-old Indiana woman was arrested for smashing the windows of a Cybertruck in Ohio. The $10k damages left the EV inoperable, ending the owner’s summer ice cream business. Tesla won’t be able to replace the bulletproof windows until September. The bulletproof windows of a Tesla Cybertruck were the target of an apparently random vandalism attack on the owner’s driveway in Bellbrook, Ohio.

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UVeye, MyKaarma Partner on Car Inspection Reports Straight to Drivers’ Phones

AutoDealer Today

Companies' collaboration brings reports straight to drivers cellphones.

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Ford Wants Americans To Embrace Smaller Cars. Which Ones Would Win You Over?

Carscoops

Ford CEO Jim Farley advocates for smaller, more affordable EVs to improve profitability. The company plans to launch a $30,000 EV by 2027 as part of this strategy. Ford believes that large EVs are too expensive to produce and sell profitably due to battery costs. Ford CEO Jim Farley recently declared that US buyers need to “ get back in love with smaller vehicles ” as the automaker pledged to offer a more affordable EV by 2027.

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Volvo EX90 may be missing Apple CarPlay, smart charging and more at launch

Autocar

Seven-seat flagship is set to arrive in the UK in October from £96,255 but is expected to lack some key features Volvo ’s £96,255 EX90 flagship could be delivered to customers without key features such as smart charging, Apple CarPlay and some safety functions, the brand has confirmed. Instead, any missing features will be added “later via an update”, the Swedish car maker has told customers, without confirming a date.

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Driven: Kia’s Common-Sense Sorento Gets Some EV9 Pizzazz

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Kia’s EV9 caused a big splash when it arrived last year and with good reason. It looks great and is the only electric SUV with three rows of seats from a mainstream car brand. But it’s still not very affordable and not everyone wants an EV. Enter the 2025 Sorento , which costs about two thirds as much as an EV9 and, freshly facelifted, now features a similar face and interior.

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Europe Gravitates to Hybrids

AutoDealer Today

It was the only power train to post growth on the continent in June.

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2025 Infiniti QX60 Ditches V6 For Turbo Four

Carscoops

Infiniti’s new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder delivers 268 hp and 286 lb-ft. Prices for the new model start at $50,200 in the U.S. and top out at just over $66,000. The new Q60 Black Edition Package is a $1,900 option. Infiniti has joined the downsizing trend, swapping the QX60’s V6 for a turbocharged four-cylinder for the new model year.

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2025 Nissan Patrol spied up close as reveal nears

CarExpert

New spy photos show the 2025 Nissan Patrol being tested around the United Arab Emirates, giving us our best look yet at the next-generation Toyota LandCruiser rival. Images shared by Kurdistan Automotive Blog on Instagram show a Y63 Patrol prototype covered in an all-black camouflage wrap. As on previously spied examples, we can make out more squared-off styling as well as taller, more vertical lighting up front.

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Genesis Plotting G90-Sized Magma Concept

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Genesis is reportedly cooking up a new Magma concept with an imposing footprint. The concept will likely feature a high-performance electrified powertrain. We created a speculative rendering of a hotter G90 Magma flagship. Genesis has put significant emphasis on its newly-established Magma performance division, unveiling several concepts and production vehicles in recent months.

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2024 Toyota Corolla Cross price and specs

CarExpert

Toyota has cut back the Corolla Cross range to now only include hybrid variants as part of a wider range push for electrification. This change means the entry price for the Corolla Cross range has jumped by $2860 to $36,480 before on-roads for the GX Hybrid 2WD. A Toyota Australia spokesperson confirmed there haven’t been any specification changes to the remaining Corolla Cross Hybrid variants.

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Assurant and Revive sign cosmetic car insurance deal

Motor Trader

Assurant and Revive have signed a new cosmetic car insurance deal in response to increased dealer and motorist interest in car cosmetic products As a result of the exclusive five-year deal, cosmetic car insurance from Revive! Auto Innovations will be offered to over 3,000 UK dealers who retail motor warranty products from Assurant. Revive! has seen growth in the last 12 months, including 27% in dealership sales.

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Lanzante Wants To Make The Bonkers Red Bull RB17 Road Legal

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The insane Adrian Newey-designed hypercar has a 4.5-liter V10 from Cosworth. It’s unclear what changes will have to be made to make the car street legal. Lanzante has previously made road-legal versions of the McLaren P1 GTR, Senna GTR, and Paganni Huayra R. When Red Bull unveiled the RB17 track-only hypercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Christian Horner said the F1 team would not build a road-legal variant, leaving that task up to specialists willing to make the investment.

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How you can protect yourself when selling your car

CarExpert

Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody is looking – but it’s a virtue some members of society are still learning. It’s a jungle out there when it comes to selling a car privately, but if you exercise common sense, trust your gut – and some rock-solid paperwork – you’ll be in for a breezy experience. One so good you’ll want to sell a car all over again.

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Cinch announces launch of its first physical store

Motor Trader

Cinch will open its first physical store next week, on Bedford Road in Northampton. Stores will be opened in Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester this summer, with more locations being announced later this year. Robert Bridge, cinch Chief Customer Officer, said: “We’re now in our fourth successful year of growth in our online business – it’s the perfect time to deliver an omnichannel experience and open our first physical stores to reach even more UK car buyers with our faff-free

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Top 10 best city cars 2024

Autocar

Good city cars are an endangered species - here's our top ten of those that remain The law of unintended consequence can be cruel - you only have to look at the city car sector to understand that. At a time when we’re being encouraged to consume less, these penny-pinching machines that use the least materials to build, and use very little energy when running, are being squeezed out by low CO2 legislation that has contrived to make a 2500kg plug-in hybrid SUV a more ‘environmentally acceptable’ c

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2025 Infiniti QX60 ditches V6, gains VC-turbo

Auto Blog

Filed under: Infiniti , Crossover , SUV , Luxury Continue reading 2025 Infiniti QX60 ditches V6, gains VC-turbo 2025 Infiniti QX60 ditches V6, gains VC-turbo originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mercedes upgrades PHEVs for 'longer than envisaged' shelf life

Autocar

Sources tell Autocar the A-Class, B-Class and CLA will get bigger batteries and extended range Mercedes-Benz will extend the life cycles of its plug-in hybrid A-Class, B-Class and CLA after ailing EV sales have “prompted a change in planning”, sources at the car maker have told Autocar. This new lease of life for the MFA-based cars will bring increased battery capacities and a rise in electric-only range.

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Thames Motor Group embraces tech for efficiency and transparency

Motor Trader

Thames Motor Group has deployed Bookings, Workshop with DMS writeback, and Online Check-In modules, in order to ensure smoother processes and transparency for staff and customers. The AutoCleanse facility from eDynamix is fully integrated with Keyloop Autoline and Drive DMS platforms which extract, cleanse and write back any discrepancies in MOT and registrations dates.

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CUPRA Born: why it’s a 5-star What Car? electric car

Autocar

Find out why our sister title thinks this stylish family friendly electric car is a practical companion around town and great fun to drive on the open road When it comes to picking an all-electric car, you probably have a pretty discerning list of must-haves. Great electric range, rapid charging and impressive day-to-day practicality almost certainly top the list.

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