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1955 Ferrari 410 S driven to victory by Carroll Shelby heads to auction

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A 1955 Ferrari 410 S piloted Carroll Shelby is going for sale Shelby drove this 1955 Ferrari 410 S at the 1956 Palm Springs Road Races Pre-auction estimates put the car's value at over $15 million Before he started Shelby American in the early 1960s, Carroll Shelby was racing around the world in cars from other manufacturers, and not just American.

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Greece June 2024: Yaris Cross pushes Toyota to record share

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The Toyota Yaris Cross is up to a record 12.8% share in June. The Greek new car market is up a solid 5.6% year-on-year in June to 14,147 sales, leading to H1 2024 volumes up 10.9% to 78,020. Toyota surges 65.8% year-on-year to reach a record 21.8% share, eclipsing its previous best of 19.7% hit in August 2021. Suzuki (+27.6%) is also in great shape and ascends to the 2nd spot in the year-to-date ranking, toppling Peugeot (-20.4%) down to a paltry #6 this month.

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Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition stops by Jay Leno's Garage

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Jay Leno owns a 1987 Lamborghini Countach and has driven it over 70,000 miles Leno feared a 1989 Contact 25th Anniversary Edition on his YouTube show Leno discussed the differences between his Countach and the 25th Anniversary Edition car The Lamborghini Countach is a car Jay Leno knows intimately. He's owned a 1987 example since new, and over the.

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Smart Roadster comeback on cards as brand expands line-up

Autocar

The Roadster will be compact and a two-seater, pledges Smart's Europe CEO Smart's Europe CEO hints at plans for a sports car revival and "rest assured, it will be very compact" Smart is considering an electric revival of the Roadster sports car , which it made from 2002 to 2005, once it has launched a range of more mainstream electric cars. The brand now sells the #1 and #3 SUVs in Europe and will bring the larger #5 SUV to the market next year while it works to enhance the viability of an elect

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2025 Cadillac Escalade goes further upmarket with all the screens

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The gas-powered 2025 Cadillac Escalade gets the electric Escalade IQ's design tweaks Inside the 2025 Cadillac Escalade goes long on screens with over 55 inches of real estate The 2025 Cadillac Escalade arrives later this year A Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV goes on sale later this summer but the gas-powered model will continue to be sold.

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Lexus LBX Morizo RR prototype review: hot cross fun

Autocar

Small SUV now comes with fire in its belly, courtesy of a Toyota GR Yaris powertrain. We drive an early prototype. Some of us might see the letters ‘RR’ and think it stands for Rolls-Royce or Range Rover, but now there’s another option: Rookie Racing. Lexus will start to use RR to designate its high-performance models (think of it as the equivalent of a GR-badged Toyota) and the first one to arrive will be the Lexus LBX Morizo RR.

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2026 Audi RS 7 Avant spied for the first time

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The Audi RS7 Avant will replace the Audi RS 6 Avant Prototypes of the 2026 Audi RS 7 Avant have been testing on the 'Ring The Audi RS 7 Avant will have a hybrid powertrain Audi has been spotted testing another member of its next-generation A7 family, and this time the prototype is for a fire-breathing RS 7 Avant. Earlier shots showed a regular A7.

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MG Cyber GTS teases coupe option for Cyberster EV roadster

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The MG Cyberster might gain a coupe variant A 2+2 dubbed the Cyber GTS concept was shown at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed MG never returned to the U.S., and it's unlikely the Cyberster will reach America Historic British brand MG started sales of an electric sports car earlier this year in the form of the Cyberster, a two-seat convertible.

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Report Urges Utilities, Regulators to Prep for EV Future

AutoDealer Today

Alliance for Automotive Innovation recommends grid integration with EV fleet to accommodate, spur adoption.

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2025 Cadillac Escalade goes further upmarket with IQ-inspired design

Motor Authority

A Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV goes on sale later this summer but the gas-powered model will continue to be sold alongside it, albeit with a round of updates that bring its styling and technology in line with that of its more modern battery-powered counterpart. Cadillac unveiled the updated Escalade on Wednesday and confirmed the start of.

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Mercedes Teams With Starbucks on Chargers

AutoDealer Today

Automaker charging unit and coffee purveyor plan dozens of electrified stores for all EVs.

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Google Maps might suggest destinations based on ads you hear

Motor Authority

Ads from streaming services might prompt destination suggestions in Google Maps in the future Google's developing the feature, but hasn't commented whether it'll see the light of day Google filed a patent for the concept in 2020, but it wasn't published by the USPTO until July 2024 Google is working on a "content-aware audio navigation" feature.

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BMW Tests Revolutionary Electric Motors That Could Power Mysterious Coupe

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BMW has announced plans to road-test vehicles equipped with DeepDrive motors. The company said they effectively meld two electric motors into a single unit. The motors promise an assortment of benefits including lower production costs and reduced weight. BMW and DeepDrive are joining forces to test a “revolutionary” new electric motor that features dual rotor technology.

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Mercedes plans DC chargers at 100 Starbucks stores across US

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Mercedes-Benz will install DC fast chargers at Starbucks stores Mercedes has committed to 100 chargers initially The chargers will be in addition to a charging a stand alone charging network Mercedes is building Mercedes-Benz has been rolling out DC fast chargers at locations around the U.S. since last fall, including at dedicated sites and at.

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2025 Cadillac Escalade Combines Fresh Looks With A Jaw-Dropping Interior

Carscoops

Cadillac has introduced the 2025 Escalade and Escalade-V. The facelifted models have revised styling and an all-new interior with a 55-inch display. The V8 engines carryover, but the 3.0-liter diesel has been dropped. The Escalade defines American luxury, but Cadillac is elevating things for 2025. As part of this effort, they’ve unveiled a “mid-cycle major” facelift that brings the elegance and grandeur of the Escalade IQ to the gas-powered model.

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GM's RenCen headquarters in Detroit could face demolition

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Filed under: Government/Legal , GM , Infrastructure Continue reading GM's RenCen headquarters in Detroit could face demolition GM's RenCen headquarters in Detroit could face demolition originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Top 10 best affordable sports cars 2024

Autocar

The demise of the affordable sports car has been lamented too early. Here are the best routes to fun on a budget Dependable sources of real driver entertainment that can be procured on a real-world budget aren’t quite as easy to find as once they were, but the best affordable sports cars prove that they do still exist. They may not be as numerous as before and many don’t seem as affordable in these inflationary times, but they exist, and they’re cars that demand to be seized and cherished.

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2025 Lucid Air Claims To Be The “Most Energy-Efficient Vehicle Ever”

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The 2025 Lucid Air range starts at $69,900 and tops out at $110,900. All 2025 Air models now come standard with a heat pump to improve range and charging. The flagship Air Grand Touring can now travel 512 miles on a single charge. The Lucid Air has been improved and upgraded for the 2025 model year, meaning it can travel further than ever before. Modifications made to the 2025 Air Pure also make it, always according to Lucid, the most energy-efficient vehicle ever manufactured.

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BYD to launch three PHEVs next year in huge hybrid push

Autocar

BYD Seal U DM-i, a plug-in hybrid, is the firm's "global sales champion" BYD president says plug-in hybrids have a “very important role” to play in the brand’s European growth BYD will launch three new plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) alongside three electric cars in Europe next year as it pushes for a more comprehensive product portfolio to boost its market share in the face of ailing EV demand and swingeing import tariffs.

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2025 BYD Sealion 7 EV: Model Y rival spied in Australia

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The upcoming BYD Sealion 7 electric SUV has been spied on Australian roads ahead of its local launch before the end of the year. Images uploaded to the BYD Sealion 7 Australia Facebook group show a prototype with thick black camouflage wrap parked outside a McDonald’s restaurant, wearing Victorian registration plates. As recently reported , the Sealion 7 will be the brand’s fourth all-electric model in Australian showrooms, sold alongside the smaller Atto 3 SUV, Dolphin hatchback and

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Honda’s New Ye S7 Electric SUV Detailed In China

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The Honda Ye S7 is one of the first new EVs for the Chinese market. The model will be available in RWD and AWD versions, locally produced by Dongfeng Honda. The market launch of the Ye S7 and P7 crossover twins is scheduled for late 2024. Honda is ready to expand its EV lineup in China with the new Ye series of models. Thanks to the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Dongfeng Honda itself, we now have more photos and specs for the first member of the range, called Ye S7.

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Ferrari's First EV Debuts in 2025

Motor 1

Ferrari’s CEO promises it’ll make the EV “in the right way.” It goes on sale in 2026.

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Audi Finally Puts A Stop To Fake Tailpipes After Customer Feedback

Carscoops

An Audi spokesperson confirmed that all PPC-based models will have functional tailpipes. According to the company, customer feedback made them rethink using fake exhaust tips. The welcome change started with the new A5 and will continue with the upcoming Q5, Q7, and A7. If you’re sick and tired of the fake tailpipe trend , we’re happy to report there is some light at the end of the tunnel.

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Lexus Spices Up Boring Crossover with GR Corolla's Engine

Motor 1

The LBX Morizo RR has 300 horsepower and a manual gearbox.

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2026 Kia Sportage Spied With New Face And Updated Rear

Carscoops

Spy photographers have snapped the facelifted Kia Sportage undergoing testing in Europe. The short-wheelbase version has a new front end with a revised grille and updated lighting units. The refreshed crossover could be introduced late this year or early next year. Kia offers two different versions of the Sportage as there’s a petite crossover for Europe and a larger model for America.

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Ray Chapman Motors Volvo Bradford gains service accreditation

Motor Trader

Ray Chapman Motors Volvo Bradford, headed by service manager Craig Walton, passed the Volvo Personal Service Accreditation in record speed. In October last year, Ray Chapman Motors Bradford relocated to a new showroom on Canal Road. Over the last nine months the team worked on becoming a Volvo Personal Service (VPS) dealership. The award was presented to Walton by Peter Schofield of Network & Business Development UK and Renee Blomkvist from Volvo in Sweden.

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This Immaculate 7,100-Mile 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser V8 Or A Brand New MY24 Hybrid?

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A stunning 1998 Land Cruiser with just 7,100 miles on the clock is up for sale on Cars & Bids. The unmodified 100-Series SUV has had just one owner from new. First of the V8 Land Cruisers, its 4.7-liter motor is rated at 230 hp compared with 326 hp for a 2024 Land Cruiser hybrid. Trucks and SUVs like the 100-Series Toyota Land Cruiser were designed tough to withstand all kinds of abuse.

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Elon is turning Texas into Musk Country — and thinks others will follow his lead

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Filed under: Design/Style , Luxury , Off-Road Vehicles , Performance , Supercars , Classics Continue reading Elon is turning Texas into Musk Country — and thinks others will follow his lead Elon is turning Texas into Musk Country — and thinks others will follow his lead originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Florida Woman Smashes BMW Into Popeyes, Begs Crowd For Escape Plan

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A BMW-driving woman in Florida crashed into a Popeyes fast-food restaurant. Initially, she asked bystanders to help her flee the scene but ended up waiting for police to arrive. Officers cited her but didn’t find any signs that she was driving under the influence. It’s easy to understand someone having a sense of anxiety or even panic after crashing into a building but in the case of one Florida woman , sense appears to have left her thoughts entirely.

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How Fernando Alonso Helped Make the Perfect Aston Martin

Motor 1

It has "everything that a racing driver loves"—like a V-12 and a manual.

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Seat Tarraco Axed In Favor Of Cupra Terramar

Carscoops

The Seat Tarraco is being phased out, six years after its debut in 2018. The SUV shared its underpinnings with the Skoda Kodiaq and the VW Tiguan Allspace. The smaller Cupra Terramar will serve as an indirect successor to the big Seat SUV. Seat confirmed that the Tarraco SUV will be phased out, making room for the upcoming Cupra Terramar. Unlike the closely related Skoda Kodiaq, the Seat Tarraco won’t get to see a second generation.

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EV demand divide creates concerns, says BVRLA

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There is an increasing divide between company cars and private motorists with regards to EV demand, according to the BVRLA’s latest Leasing Outlook. The 3.6% growth in the last 12 months is offset by the divergence between corporate and personal demand. The leasing fleet has moved further towards EVs. Therefore, EV demand in the used market needs to keep up to avoid residual values spiralling.

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Famed Rolls-Royce Design Boss Murdered At Home Housing Car Collection

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74-year-old Ian Cameron designed the BMW Z8, Rolls-Royce Phantom and Ghost. Police found the power cables to the home’s CCTV system had been cut. Cameron’s wife fled to a neighbor’s property and called the authorities. The former head of design at Rolls-Royce Ian Cameron was brutally stabbed to death at his home in Herrsching, near Lake Ammersee, Germany.

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UK sees rise in number of used Category S vehicles on the road

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The UK has seen a marked increase in the number of Category S cars hitting the market in the past two years. A numerical breakdown of the cars by category of write offs carried out by carVertical shows that 37% were classified as Cat S, which refers to cars that have experienced significant structural damage and require thorough assessment and repair by qualified professionals.

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Cadillac Escalade Diesel Fell Victim To Lack Of Demand

Carscoops

The facelifted Cadillac Escalade won’t be offered with a diesel engine. GM officials told us they dropped the Duramax engine due to lackluster demand. While the Escalade is going gas-only, the 2025 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban offer an upgraded diesel. The 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel inline-six is an amazing engine and it’s arguably better than the 5.3-liter V8 that comes standard on the Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, and GMC Yukon.

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Group 1 JLR takes on Autotech Academy intern

Motor Trader

North-West London based Group 1 Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with Autotech Academy to take on an intern, demonstrating the importance of employing skilled vehicle technicians. Ahmed Mahamud (pictured) joined JLR as an Autotech Academy intern in June 2023 and has now been employed by them permanently. Kevin Grimes, service manager at the Group 1 Jaguar Land Rover site, said: “Ahmed joined us raw from college, and he immediately showed the right attitude and was keen.

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BMW’s Exploding Airbag Recall Extends To 5, 6-Series, M4, X3 And X5

Carscoops

BMW is recalling a further 1,145 cars because an airbag inflator explosion could send metal shards into the driver’s face. Models affected include the 2014 5-Series, 2015 6-Series Gran Coupe, 2013-14 X3 and 2014 X5 and M4. Earlier this month BMW recalled almost 400,000 3-Series sedans and wagons fitted with M Sport steering wheels potentially containing defective Takata airbags.