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Ford working on a winch for electric trucks

Motor Authority

Ford is developing a winch for electric vehicles that would plug directly into a charge port. It's not unusual for winches to run off a vehicle's 12-volt AC accessory electrical power, but in a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 9, Ford proposes running a cable from a winch to a charge.

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Experts say Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system is dangerous

Auto Blog

Filed under: Government/Legal , Tesla , Driving , Safety , Technology , Autonomous Vehicles Continue reading Experts say Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system is dangerous Experts say Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system is dangerous originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 31 Aug 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What do car designers drive to work?

Autocar

Bentley’s designers have eclectic taste, as we found out when we paid a visit to its top-secret studio viewing area Assume, if you can, the mindset of somebody who spends their days creating new Bentleys. Your mission is to satisfy people who think it’s normal to pay £200,000 plus for a set of wheels but who, rather than merely requiring luxury , want cars that are more durable, more day-to -day practical and more dynamically capable than similarly priced rivals.

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Junkyard Gem: 2000 Suzuki Swift

Auto Blog

Filed under: Suzuki , Automotive History , Hatchback , Economy Cars Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 2000 Suzuki Swift Junkyard Gem: 2000 Suzuki Swift originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 31 Aug 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dealers Give EVs The Cold Shoulder, 49% Of Sales Teams Couldn’t Care Less

Carscoops

Nearly 50% of U.S. dealerships show zero interest for selling electric vehicles, study finds. Dealership enthusiasm for EVs is particularly low in southern states, and even in California. Even dealers in colder states worry about winter range issues, adding to their disinterest in EVs. Despite automakers easing back on their EV push in the face of a slowdown in demand , car buyers have a greater choice of electric cars than ever before, and that choice is only going to grow over the next few yea

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Hyundai Vision N 74 shows up in a presentation about production cars

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Hyundai , Coupe , Concept Cars , Electric , Future Vehicles , Hydrogen Cars , Racing Vehicles , Special and Limited Editions Continue reading Hyundai Vision N 74 shows up in a presentation about production cars Hyundai Vision N 74 shows up in a presentation about production cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 31 Aug 2024 13:36:00 EDT.

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What’s The Greatest BMW M Car Ever Made?

Carscoops

BMW’s M division has a long history of producing high-performance cars since 1972 From the M1 to the XM, the performance subbrand has offered a diverse range of models. Deciding the best BMW M car is subjective and depends entirely on what thrills you most. For over half a century, the M Division within BMW has crafted performance-focused cars.

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Teens Steal Ferrari 488, Lead Police On Chase From Rhode Island To Florida

Carscoops

Police allege that two teenagers stole a 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider in Rhode Island. They then drove the car all the way to Florida before officers noticed it there and gave chase. Now, both young men are in jail facing various charges related to the incident. Driving a high-performance supercar up or down the coast is a dream few of us will experience.

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Toyota and BMW to upgrade fuel cell alliance

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , BMW , Toyota , Hydrogen Cars Continue reading Toyota and BMW to upgrade fuel cell alliance Toyota and BMW to upgrade fuel cell alliance originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 31 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Does Chery’s Fulwin T11 Flagship SUV Look Like A Range Rover To You?

Carscoops

The Fulwin T11 has a 1.5-liter turbo engine paired with two electric motors. Chinese media says the SUV will be able to travel up to 124 miles (200 km) on electric power. We think its side profile and two-tone paint job give off a Mercedes-Maybach GLS vibe. New images of Chery’s Fulwin T11 flagship SUV have surfaced online, and with its flashy two-tone paint, chrome bling, and massive footprint, some are calling it a budget Range Rover.

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2024 GWM Ora GT v MG 4 Excite 64 comparison

CarExpert

The Ora has been a hard sell for Chinese carmaker GWM since it brought the model Down Under last year. Consistently outsold by the competition, the Ora has been subjected to heavy price cuts – but its fortunes on the sales charts haven’t improved. GWM sold just 592 examples of the small electric hatch in the first half of this year, while BYD recorded 1249 Dolphin sales and MG soared with 2771 MG4 sales.

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Anyone Missing A Mustang? Florida Cops Find One Abandoned Upside-Down In Canal

Carscoops

A Ford Mustang was discovered upside down in a Florida canal, with its doors wide open. The driver appears to have escaped, though the vehicle’s condition suggests a dramatic crash. Locals say the area is known for donut enthusiasts, suggesting driver error might be to blame. Another day, another car pulled out of a canal in Florida. This time it was a sixth-generation Ford Mustang and it’s going to need more than just a little TLC.

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How to get car insurance before buying a car

Auto Blog

Filed under: Car Buying , Insurance Continue reading How to get car insurance before buying a car How to get car insurance before buying a car originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 31 Aug 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Review: The 2024 Audi RS e-tron GT Will Warp Your Sense Of Reality

Carscoops

Long before EVs hit the mainstream, car manufacturers had to spend millions to extract additional grunt from high-performance engines, redesigning internals and fitting improved forced induction systems. Things are a little easier with EVs. Case in point, the 2025 e-tron GT family. In June, the sleek electric sedan received a mid-life facelift and rather than benefiting from a small boost in power, Audi went all out, turning it into a supercar destroyer.

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A museum's close-up look at classic race cars through the past century

Auto Blog

Filed under: Motorsports , Chevrolet , GM , McLaren , Porsche , Automotive History Continue reading A museum's close-up look at classic race cars through the past century A museum's close-up look at classic race cars through the past century originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 31 Aug 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toyota GR Corolla Surfaces $2,000 Below MSRP – Are Discounts Finally Here?

Carscoops

Another GR Corolla is up for sale with a price beneath MSRP. It’s the third such case that we’ve found in the last few months. This is a big shift away from big markups in previous years. Don’t look now but pricing for the Toyota GR Corolla appears to be normalizing. After a couple of examples advertised at below MSRP showed up, a third has popped up in Virginia.

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This Aussie firm will sell you GMC pickups, even if General Motors won’t

CarExpert

GM Specialty Vehicle says it will only sell GMC SUVs here , so if you want one of the brand’s Sierra pickup trucks you’ll need to look to a conversion firm. Australian-owned Autogroup International is stepping up to the plate, bringing the off-road-ready GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4X ashore. Enhanced by American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) and converted to right-hand drive by Autogroup International, the GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4X doesn’t have much in the way of competition.

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Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor: Future Classic

Auto Blog

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz , Used Car Buying , Automotive History , Coupe , Hatchback , Classics Continue reading Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor: Future Classic Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor: Future Classic originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 31 Aug 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Australia to host Volkswagen’s unusual world record attempt

CarExpert

German car giant has seemingly done everything, from mobilising the masses with the Beetle to becoming the world’s biggest carmaker – and now it’s looking to make history in Australia. To celebrate its 70th anniversary of arriving in Australia and to promote the launch of its ID.4 and ID.5 electric vehicles (EVs), Volkswagen has targeted a very specific world record – to draw the largest GPS image ever created by a car.

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Massive collection of rare classic cars found in LA junkyard owned by Rudi Klein up for auction

Drive.com

Among the set of abandoned cars is a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL ‘Alloy’ Gullwing, one of only 29 ever made. A treasure trove of classic cars is set to go under the hammer next month after being stowed away at a Los Angeles scrapyard for more than 20 years The collection, which includes multiple Lamborghini Miuras and dozens of Porsche 356s , is due to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s in October.

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It Took Michelin Three Years to Develop a Set of Tires for the AMG GT

Motor 1

The tire company went through 25 different compounds before finally deciding on the finished product.

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Ford Ranger, Everest lane-keep assist update imminent to reduce ‘hands-off’ warning sensitivity: Exclusive

Drive.com

Ford Australia will soon issue an update to reduce the sensitivity of the ‘hands-off’ warning in some Ranger and Everest models following customer feedback. EXCLUSIVE The sensitivity of the hands-off detection of the steering wheel of the newest Ford Ranger and Ford Everest will be reduced following customer feedback, Drive can reveal. Ford Australia has confirmed a software update will become available from mid-September for Model Year 2024.5 Ranger and Everest models, after custome

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Watch This 900-HP Golf Rip the Quarter-Mile in 10 Seconds

Motor 1

This Mk2 Volkswagen Golf is hiding a turbocharged VR6 and all-wheel drive.

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BFGoodrich launches new KO3 all-terrain tyre in Australia

Drive.com

The successor to one of the most popular all-terrain tyres, the BFG KO2, has launched in Australia – with 60 sizes to be made available in the KO3 over the next two years. After almost a decade on sale, BFGoodrich has launched its replacement for the KO2 all-terrain tyre. Officially named the All-Terrain T/A KO3, the tyre has been designed to work across all environments – suited for those who use their four-wheel-drive for the daily commute and go exploring on weekends, as well as those who may

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Nissan Qashqai vs Kia Sportage: top hybrid SUVs go head-to-head

Auto Express

Nissan’s Qashqai once ruled the crossover kingdom, but lost its crown to rivals such as the Kia Sportage. Can the new version regain the throne?

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Mitsubishi Australia to launch eight new and refreshed models by the end of the decade

Drive.com

Mitsubishi is prepping eight new and revised models, including electric cars and more hybrids, to see it through the introduction of the NVES. European ASX Mitsubishi Australia has confirmed it will bring in eight all-new or heavily refreshed models over the next five years to cement its position as a top-selling brand amidst the introduction of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES).

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Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage - pictures

Auto Express

Pictures of the Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage taking part in our real-world road test. Photographs taken by Auto Express photographer Pete Gibson.

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The Toyota Yaris Cross vs Corolla Cross: What’s the big difference?

Drive.com

Both the Toyota Yaris Cross and Corolla Cross are small and efficient with appealing price tags – but here’s how they differ. Toyota’s SUV range is extensive. Whether you’re in the market for a city SUV like the Toyota Yaris Cross or need a versatile family tourer like the LandCruiser , there’s a broad selection to choose from.

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Question Should You Use Your Air-Con in the Winter?

Car Examer

This article explores the reasons why you should consider using your air-con in winter even during the cold months and how it can help and how it can help maintain your car’s health and your comfort. When the temperature drops, many drivers instinctively turn off their air conditioning (air-con) and rely solely on the heater to keep warm. However, using your air-con in the winter might be more beneficial than you think.

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The cheapest used cars you can buy with a factory warranty

Drive.com

Want to jump in a cheap used car but still need the peace of mind of a factory warranty? Check out these affordable options. Having a factory warranty can make buying a used car feel a little less intimidating, with the comfort of knowing you are supported by the manufacturer in case of any mechanical mishaps. RELATED: What is covered under a used car warranty?

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Is Buying a Used Rental Car a Good Idea?

Davey Auto Sales

Red Flags For Buying a Used Rental Car There are many ways to find a great deal on a pre-owned car. An increasingly popular option is to look at rental car agencies looking to unload older inventory. However, there are a few red flags that people should consider when buying a used rental car. Mileage and time are the natural enemies of any automobile.

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Starliner Woes, An Awesome Back Yard Go-Kart Track Under Threat And A Continent-Size Game Of Tag In This Week's Beyond Cars Roundup

Jalopnik

Boeing’s Starliner mission has been an utter c**k up for the aerospace company. Shortly after the craft launched to the International Space Station with two astronauts onboard, issues were found with the craft that mean Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will now be stuck in space until 2025. Now, it’s emerged that the… Read more.

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These are the 10 most powerful cars on sale

Motor Authority

It wasn't long ago that only the most exotic of supercars had north of 500 hp, but today you can get more than double that in family crossovers and sedans. Yes, the performance scene has changed a lot, with high horsepower having been democratized thanks to recent leaps in electric vehicle technology, but also when it comes to tires and traction.

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Spend This Weekend Celebrating 20 Years Of Hard Labor At Jalopnik

Jalopnik

That’s right! It’s been 20 years since Jalopnik first graced the internet and, in all that time, we’ve somehow avoided gaining our own wikipedia page. But who’s bitter? Read more.

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Pointless Freeways, Exhaust Noise Cameras And Tunnels In This Week's News Roundup

Jalopnik

Usually, when a supercar owner gets themselves into dumb trouble , it’s a chance for us to all come together and point and laugh. Speeding tickets , aquatic adventures , we all love to see a rich a **e lose. But one Staten Island Lamborghini owner, ticketed for his Huracan Performante’s exhaust noise, actually has a… Read more.

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Recession Era Car Interiors, Dealers Behaving Badly And Cybertruck Break-In In This Week's Car Culture Roundup

Jalopnik

A family is looking for answers after spending thousands of dollars on a used wheelchair-accessible van for their daughter that ended up bricking itself in their driveway soon after it was purchased. Now, the Geibel family says they’re stuck with an $11,000 repair bill on a Chrysler Town & Country they’ve barely used.… Read more.

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Most And Least Reliable Used Cars Plus A Volkswagen Passat W8 That Will Break Your Heart In This Week's Buying Roundup

Jalopnik

It’s a well-known fact that cars are money pits , especially brand new cars that lose a large portion of their value the instant they’re driven off the dealer lot. Buying a used car will save you money , since the first owner took the brunt of depreciation, but depending on the condition of the used car you buy it can… Read more.

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