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Mercedes-Benz AMG One pops up for sale

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One of just 275 Formula 1-inspired Mercedes-AMG One supercars is up for sale at dealership F1rst Motors in Dubai. First shown in concept form in 2017, the AMG One was built to celebrate Mercedes' F1 success. That success has since receded. Red Bull Racing is now the dominant team in F1, and Mercedes' star driver Lewis Hamilton is heading to.

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Czechia January 2024: Skoda up to highest share in 4 years, Ssangyong breaks into Top 10

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Skoda Kamiq breaks its volume and share records in January. New car sales in Czechia climb up a very solid 18.8% in January to 20,361 units. Homegrown behemoth Skoda (+45.9%) shoots up to a mammoth 42.3% share, its highest in exactly 4 years: since the 43.3% of January 2020. In fact Skoda is almost solely responsible for the overall volume growth this month, with the next 8 carmakers all trailing the market.

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Pagani Huayra R Evo adds power, long-trail design

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Pagani has revealed a more extreme version of its already over-the-top Huayra R track car. The new Huayra R Evo is no mere update as the car features a new body, a thoroughly overhauled engine, and the ability to remove the roof. The new body represents the biggest change over the Huayra R. It adopts a long-tail design, similar to what Pagani.

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Germany January 2024: Skoda scores first ever podium finish, Dacia #10, Opel Astra #5

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The Skoda Octavia is on the German podium for the 2nd time ever. German new car sales shoot up 19.1% year-on-year in January to 213,553 units. Volkswagen (+12.1%) trails the market slightly but scores a solid 19.5% share vs. 18.2% over the Full Year 2023. Mercedes (-0.5%) is soft year-on-year but at 10% share it is well above its December level of 8.2%.

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Lexus RZ F trademark hints at high-performance electric SUV

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Lexus applied for trademark protection with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on February 1 for the name RZ F, hinting that a high-performance version of the RZ electric compact crossover may be in the works. Lexus has also already toyed with the idea of a high-performance RZ. It rolled out the RZ Sport concept in 2023 and that concept.

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Japan January 2024: Market (-12.4%) held back by Daihatsu (-62.6%), Lexus LBX in Top 50

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The Lexus LBX is already up to #42 for its first full month of sales. The Japanese new vehicle market starts the year in difficult fashion with January sales down -12.4% to 334,838. The negative result is partly due to the safety test falsification scandal at Daihatsu which paused shipments in late December and completely shut down production for the entire month of January.

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New Porsches face delays at ports due to customs issue

Motor Authority

Most new Porsches entering the U.S. are being held up at ports due to an undisclosed customs issue. A company spokesman said a small electronic component, thought to be a microchip, needs to be replaced before the vehicles can be released and shipped to dealerships. The first batch of replacement parts are already on their way to ports and will be.

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2024 BMW 5-Series wagon revealed in gas and electric guises

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BMW's 5-Series was redesigned for the 2024 model year and the newest generation of the popular midsize sedan has now spawned its wagon body style. As is the case with the notchback, wagon buyers can choose from gas, plug-in hybrid, and electric powertrains. Some markets will also receive the option of a diesel. The U.S. is unlikely to receive any.

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Lamborghini’s EVs Will Have Over 1,300 HP But Still Offer Emotional Driving Thrills, Says Brand’s Boss

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Lamborghini boss Stephen Winkelmann has revealed the firm’s future battery-electric vehicles won’t just offer extraordinary levels of performance but will also be designed to maximize their emotional appeal, just like the firm’s EVs. The Italian marque will first venture into the world of EVs in 2028 with a production version of the Lanzador GT crossover and then expand into the world of electric supercars.

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2024 BMW 5-Series Touring, Lexus RZ F: Today's Car News

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BMW's latest 5-Series spawned its wagon body style. The new longroof is unlikely to reach the U.S., but overseas it will go on sale in May and offer buyers the choice of gas, plug-in hybrid, and electric powertrains. A high-performance M5 version is also in the pipeline. Lexus hasn't launched a dedicated F performance vehicle in a decade but one.

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Jaguar F-Type 2024 long-term test

Autocar

This type of car has had its time. We’re about to find out if that time’s come too soon Why we ran it: To find out if cars like the F-Type have had their time Month 3 - Month 2 - Month 1 - Specs Life with a Jaguar F-Type: Month 3 They don’t make ’em like this any more – or soon won’t. Are we sorry to see it go? - 7 February This feels like much more than the usual kind of goodbye, when a long-term test car simply goes off to its next owner, to be replaced by something else relevant, and all's

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McLaren reportedly considers new tech, financial partners

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McLaren may forge new technology and financial partnerships to support the development of its next generation of supercars. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported on Thursday that McLaren's main shareholder, the Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding sovereign wealth fund, is considering bringing in new investors who can provide fresh.

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Classic Range Rover becomes 375bhp electric convertible

Autocar

The car is based on the Range Rover Safari driven by James Bond in 1983's Octopussy British conversion specialist’s most ambitious project yet gets power boost, wide-reaching interior upgrades EV conversion specialist Lunaz has created the world's first electric drop-top Range Rover as one of its most time-intensive conversions yet. The latest model in the British firm's line-up, it joins electric versions of the Rolls-Royce Phantom V, the Jaguar XK120, the Range Rover Classic and a bin l

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Toyota to build electric 3-row SUV in Kentucky

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Toyota this week announced a $1.3 billion investment in its plant in Kentucky to support production of electrified vehicles, including a new three-row SUV powered solely by batteries. The investment will also result in a new production facility at the plant for battery packs that will use lithium-ion batteries supplied by a Toyota battery plant in.

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VW Still Planning 25 EVs For America Despite Slowing Adoption

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The electric revolution is starting to look like an electric evolution as adoption has been slower than some automakers predicted. This, combined with other issues, has caused some companies to rethink their plans. Volkswagen Group of America isn’t among them as President and CEO Pablo Di Si recently confirmed the company and its various brands are still planning to launch 25 EVs in North America by 2030.

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Pininfarina launches certification program for classic cars

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Pininfarina throughout the years has not only designed cars for many brands, it's also built cars for some of them under contract. The company has now launched its own certification program covering all of the classics whose production it was responsible for. Examples include the Alfa Romeo Spider built from 1966 to 1993 and Fiat 124 Spider built.

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Cultivating the EV Mindset

AutoDealer Today

Dealers are essential in educating consumers and dispelling electric-vehicle myths to drive mainstream adoption.

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New Porsches face delays at ports due to US Customs' issue

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Most new Porsches entering the U.S. are being held up at ports due to an undisclosed customs issue. A company spokesman said a small electronic component, thought to be a microchip, needs to be replaced before the vehicles can be released and shipped to dealerships. The first batch of replacement parts are already on their way to ports and will be.

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Abarth 600e revealed as hot 237bhp EV crossover

Autocar

The Abarth 600e will arrive with 237bhp Abarth’s second EV goes after the Cupra Born with a limited-slip diff and Formula E-derived tyres Fiat performance brand Abarth has revealed the 600e electric crossover as its most powerful car yet. Based on the new Fiat 600e , it's the second Abarth EV – after the Abarth 500e hot hatch – and the first SUV to bear the scorpion badge in Europe.

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The New 888 HP Huayra R Evo Is The Most Powerful Pagani Ever

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Horacio Pagani says he was inspired by two types of racecars when he conceived the new long-tailed Huayra R Evo. The idea for creating a new iteration of the car struck him at an IndyCar race, where he was captivated by the aero screens on the open-wheel racers. This sparked the notion of developing an open-top version of his own car. Additionally, Pagani’s nostalgia for the long-tail racecars of his youth played a significant role in his decision to extend the tail of the Huayra R.

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Limited-edition Shelby Series 2 Coupe unveiled with fastback design

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Filed under: Aftermarket , Coupe , Special and Limited Editions , Performance , Supercars Continue reading Limited-edition Shelby Series 2 Coupe unveiled with fastback design Limited-edition Shelby Series 2 Coupe unveiled with fastback design originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 8 Feb 2024 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toyota BZ4X Plunges Into Sea With Passenger Inside After Driver Forgets To Shift In Park

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An absent-minded mistake led to a Toyota BZ4x owner watching in horror as his car rolled into the ocean in Lynn, Massachusetts on Wednesday. Evidently, the man thought the car was in park and when he got out momentarily, the electric SUV rolled away. One other man was in the car at the time and managed to escape without injury. The Toyota is a goner though.

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Silence S04 micro-EV brings 92-mile range for £16k

Autocar

The S04 is more than twice the price of the Citroën Ami but offers double the range Citroën Ami rival comes to UK with in-wheel electric motors and batteries that you can remove to charge indoors Spanish e-mobility company Silence is taking the fight to the Citroën Ami by launching its S04 in the UK, offering a range of 92 miles and batteries that you can remove to charge indoors.

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2025 Abarth 600e Electric Crossover Caught Undisguised

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Abarth recently teased the upcoming performance version of the Fiat 600e , but before the official reveal takes place, a photo of the hot SUV has been leaked on social media. The Abarth 600e looks much sportier compared to its Fiat sibling, but that was to be expected, given the Scorpion badge. The leaked photo shows the model without any sign of camouflage and leaves little to the imagination.

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SsangYong previews electric coupe SUV

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KG Mobility (formerly known as SsangYong ) recently introduced a new electric SUV, and now it’s set to be followed by a sleeker, more coupe-like model. The company has previewed the model, which appears to be a coupe SUV-esque version of the Torres EVX and is codenamed J120. It was teased alongside the previously revealed 0100 electric ute concept.

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Kia EV9 Markups Are Out Of Control, Push EV To Nearly $85k

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Kia’s sixty-second Super Bowl commercial promotes the EV9 and will likely cost around $14 (£11 / €13) million to air. Unfortunately, a few greedy dealers could end up spoiling things. After viewing the spot, we decided to check on dealer pricing and quickly found several vehicles listed for thousands of dollars above MSRP. Koons Kia in Woodbridge, Virginia as well as Owings Mills, Maryland seems to be one of the most prolific as they have several different models with sizeable m

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Chery Omoda 5 recalled

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Chery Australia has recalled 5901 examples of its Omoda 5 , after discovering a defect which can result in brake failure for the small SUV. The recall affects all Chery Omoda 5s sold in Australia since local deliveries began in mid-2023. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the bolt securing the brake pipe union may not have been tightened sufficiently. This could cause the brake fluid to leak and result in reduced braking performance,” Chery said in its recall notice.

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Fulfill Your Sports Car Fantasies With This Honda S2000 CR

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In the world of Honda S2000s, the limited-edition Club Racer or ‘CR’ built for the U.S. market is the ultimate version of the iconic Japanese roadster. Just 700 examples were built and whenever one hits the used car market, enthusiasts go wild and that seems to be what’s happening with this particular S2000 CR. This is a 2008 model that has been driven 45,000 miles (~72,000 km) since new and is currently located in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

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From the archive: Why the Tatra 77 was a trailblazer

Autocar

The 77 was one of the first ever cars to be designed in a wind tunnel The 77 embodied many 1920s innovations, with novel engine technology and new heights of interior luxury Many notable innovations appeared on cars in the 1920s and 1930s. Among these were independent suspension, greatly improving ride quality; rear engine mounting, affording better rear traction and internal packaging; air cooling of engines, removing complexity; body streamlining, reducing aerodynamic drag and thus enhancing p

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Jason Momoa Is A High EV Roller Now In A Vintage Rolls-Royce Phantom II

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No, Hollywood star Jason Momoa hasn’t joined the cast of the Peaky Blinders movie. This 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II is actually his car, and its conversion to electric power has been chronicled for his documentary series called ‘On The Roam’ While you should definitely watch the show, the team behind the build, Electrogenic, has shared some behind-the-scenes tidbits about its fully-reversible EV conversion of Momoa’s car.

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Twin-turbo Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 supercar previewed to US dealers, due 2025

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Chevrolet’s upcoming Corvette ZR1 supercar will reportedly make use of a twin-turbo 5.5-litre V8 and feature significant aerodynamic upgrades. The upcoming Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 twin-turbo V8 supercar has reportedly been previewed to dealers in the US ahead of its launch due next year. Seen testing in the US and Germany, the next high-performance Corvette will feature more extreme aerodynamic components, and is set to sit atop the Stingray, Z06 and hybrid E-Ray variants when it launches in 2025

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New Renault Symbioz Teased As A ‘Maxi-Captur’ With A Hybrid Powertrain

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Renault believes there’s ample space between the Captur and the Austral for another “compact family SUV,” which will bear the Symbioz nameplate. Set to debut in spring 2024, the new model will feature an E-Tech self-charging hybrid powertrain. The Symbioz name was introduced with the 2017 concept car. It originates from the Greek word “symbiosis” which means “living together” and has similar sounding translations in many languages.

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Ford to reignite electric car demand with affordable EV platform

Autocar

Ford CEO Jim Farley nodded to the impact of the Tesla Model Y on the mainstream EV market Firm says mainstream buyers are unwilling to pay a premium for EVs, despite recent boom in popularity A secret team of Ford engineers has been working for two years on a new platform for affordable electric cars , company CEO Jim Farley has revealed. Speaking as the company released its fourth-quarter financial results for 2023, Farley said the company is “adjusting our capital [investment], switching more

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2025 Kia K5 Flaunts Fresh Looks, Trades Base Turbo For Naturally Aspirated Four

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Mildly refreshed for the new model year, the North American version of the Kia K5 is making its public debut at the Chicago Auto Show. The most important update comes under the hood. While the GT model will continue to be equipped with a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine with 290 hp (216 kW/294 PS) and 311 lb-ft (422 Nm) of torque, the standard model will get a new, naturally aspirated engine.

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Legal fears over aftermarket exhausts following DVSA probe

Autocar

Performance Automotive Aftermarket Association has introduced new Smart Mark for road-legal modifications "Grey area" over emissions limits causes confusion for garages and threatens further prosecutions A workshop being found guilty of carrying out illegal alterations to a car has exposed a grey area in the law that puts anyone who modifies a car at risk of prosecution, another tuning specialist has warned.

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Overfinch’s Range Rover “The Dragon Edition” Is A Bespoke Ode To The Chinese New Year

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China is ready to welcome the Year of the Dragon on February 10, and eight people will soon have a luxurious SUV to match this noteworthy event. We’re talking about the 2024 Range Rover The Dragon Edition by UK-based tuner Overfinch, a special edition of the luxury SUV celebrating the new lunar year with several bespoke features. The latest Range Rover by Overfinch follows the example of Rolls-Royce which recently revealed a Cullinan and three Phantoms themed after the Chinese Dragon.

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GM Taps Ex-Tesla Exec for EV Business

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Part of his charge is developing ‘lower-cost, higher-performing’ models.