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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee spy shots

Motor Authority

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be refreshed The Hurricane turbo-6 may replace the V-8 engine Jeep's next-gen hands-free driver assist system dubbed STLA AutoDrive may be an option The Jeep Grand Cherokee is preparing to go under the knife for a mild revamp. An updated version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been spotted testing on public roads.

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Ireland June 2024: Tesla up to 34.3% share, Model 3 and Y on top

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Tesla Model 3 holds 19.4% of the Irish new car market in June. Registrations thin out before the biannual licence plate change of July, and June Irish sales sink -50.2% year-on-year to just 1,490. The year-to-date tally remains in positive however at +1.7% to 78,932. As it was the case a year ago, Tesla (-50.6%) overwhelms the brands charts with a suffocating 34.3% share as it follows the market evolution.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 Pro focuses on aero and cooling

Motor Authority

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 Pro joins lineup as a track-focused coupe Enhanced cooling and aero defines the AMG GT 63 Pro Pricing will come closer to the AMG GT 63 Pro's launch in 2025 The performance wizards at Mercedes-Benz AMG have cranked out yet another AMG GT coupe variant. On Thursday, the 2025 Mercdes-Benz AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ debuted.

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Mercedes-AMG GT Pro is 603bhp track-focused super-coupe

Autocar

UK sales of the 4WD coupe will begin later this year More power, more torque, upgraded cooling, more downforce and better brakes for 4WD sports car Mercedes-Benz 's AMG performance car division has boosted its second-generation GT coupé with the new track-focused GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ variant. Unveiled at last week’s Goodwood Festival of Speed ahead of a start to UK sales later this year, the four-wheel-drive coupé receives a 603bhp version of AMG’s twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine, givi

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Test drive: 2024 Defender 110 shrugs off Wrangler, Bronco

Motor Authority

The Defender now tussles with mainstream Wranglers and Broncos Defender charms include build quality, functionality, and strong powertrain options Expensive competition makes it seem almost reasonably priced Rivals from all around have the Land Rover Defender in their sights. Yet, the Brit still manages to stand alone. I spent a week living family.

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Shock MG Cyberster four-seat coupe tipped for sale in 2025

Autocar

MG could be first to market with an electric sports coupé Striking electric 2+2 could hit showrooms in time for the 60th anniversary of its MG B GT forebear MG has channelled the spirit of the MG B GT to create a four-seat coupé version of the Cyberster - which could be in showrooms as soon as next year. Dubbed the Cyber GTS, it's making its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed , as part of MG 's starring role as the 'celebrated marque' of this year's event.

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Ford wants to hide radar units into its badges

Motor Authority

Future Fords might put radar units inside the Blue Oval badges Hiding the radar units would make for a cleaner design Volvo started hiding radar units behind its badging a few years ago Ford is looking to built radar units into grille badges, a recently discovered patent filing indicates. The patent filing in question was published by the United.

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Genesis GV60 Magma kicks off automaker's performance sub-brand in 2025

Motor Authority

Genesis said the GV60 Magma concept goes into production in 2025 The GV60 Magma concept will run the hill at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed Every Genesis model will receive the Magma treatment eventually The hotter Genesis GV60 will arrive more quickly than anticipated, and will kick off a new era for the luxury automaker. On Thursday.

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‘Boring’ self-driving cars create distracted drivers unsafe to take back control 

Auto Express

New study by University of Nottingham sees drivers more interested in their phones than the road when behind the wheel of a car with autonomous systems

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Oops: Lotus Crashed Its One-Off Track Car Right at Goodwood's Starting Line

Motor 1

Lotus's record-breaking Evija track car didn't even make it to the first turn before shunting into the hay bale barrier.

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Media post: What Happens if Both Drivers Leave the Scene of an Accident

Best Selling Cars Blog

Image Source: Pixabay In the unpredictable whirlwind of daily commuting in Florida, traffic accidents are an unwelcome yet frequent occurrence. But what happens if both drivers leave the scene of an accident? This question not only raises legal concerns but also puts a significant emotional strain on all involved parties. The Unseen Emotional Impact Imagine a bright Florida morning turned chaotic by the screech of braking tires followed by the heavy thud of a vehicle collision.

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Partial Automation Doesn’t Add to Safety

AutoDealer Today

Research shows systems don’t prevent crashes and could even cause them.

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Media post: The Vital Role of Accident Lawyers in Personal Injury Claims in Texas

Best Selling Cars Blog

In the bustling state of Texas, where roads often bear witness to a significant number of traffic incidents, the importance of accident lawyers in personal injury claims cannot be overstated. For those who have suffered due to the negligence of others, these legal professionals stand as pillars of support and guidance. Understanding the Impact of Car Accidents The screech of tires, the shattering of glass, and the sudden, sharp shock of impact—these are the sensory details that unfortunately, ma

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EV Picture Coming into Focus?

AutoDealer Today

New studies show mixed results and adoption forecasts.

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Israel June/Q2 2024: Skoda Octavia topples BYD Atto 3

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Skoda Octavia is #1 in Israel over Q2 2024. According to our local partner cartube.co.il , the Israeli new car market is up 4.9% year-on-year in June to 25,942 sales, leading to a year-to-date tally off -11% to 155,145. Toyota (+6.7%) scores a third consecutive monthly win with 12.6% share, enabling the company to snap the YTD brands pole position off Hyundai (-51.5%) imploding this month to #4.

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ICE-Loving Luxury Buyers Are Forcing Mercedes To Spend More On Gas Engines

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Mercedes’ wealthy buyers’ love for combustion engines is forcing the automaker to spend more on ICE development. Rich customers in China think gas-powered cars are more prestigious than EV equivalents. The automaker sold 50 times as many S-Class sedans as EQS models in the Far East, Handelsblatt reports. Mercedes is rowing back on its commitment to go EV-only by 2030, instead funneling millions of euros into the development of new combustion engines and ICE cars.

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Hungary June/H1 2024: MG ZS, Ford Transit Custom impress, sales up 14.1%

Best Selling Cars Blog

Ford Transit Custom sales are up 3-fold over H1 2024. 76,657 new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles hit Hungarian roads over the First Half of 2024, solid 14.1% year-on-year increase. Toyota tops the brands charts with 12.7% share above Suzuki at 11.5%, Volkswagen and Ford both at 7.8% and Skoda at 7%. The Suzuki Vitara leads the way both in June and H1, followed by the Suzuki S-Cross and Skoda Octavia.

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Radical new Fiat Panda EV to arrive in 2025 from less than £22,000

Autocar

New Grande Panda is a retro, rugged supermini; will also be sold with a hybrid powertrain The upcoming fourth-generation Fiat Panda will be one of the cheapest electric cars on the market when it arrives next year, Fiat has confirmed. Called the Grande Panda to reflect a footprint that is larger than that of its predecessor, the new hatchback, which is closely related to the recently launched Citroën C3 and with which it shares Stellantis’s value-minded Smart Car platform, will be priced from “

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Switzerland June 2024: Tesla Model Y (-38.7%) still in the lead

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Tesla Model Y is the most popular vehicle in Switzerland in June despite a nasty fall. 22,689 new cars hit Swiss roads in June, a round -10% year-on-year drop. The year-to-date volume falls a little further into negative at -2% to 121,218 units. 4×4 sales are down -9% to 11,535 and 50.8% share vs. 50.3% in June 2023. Petrol sales drop -23.3% to 6,497 and 28.6% share vs. 33.6% a year ago, diesel is off -8.3% to 2,252 and actually gains share year-on-year at 9.9% vs. 9.7%.

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Cheaper electric cars on the way as battery prices collapse

Auto Express

EVs already undercut ICE models in China and price parity between electric and ICE cars may arrive much faster than expected in Europe

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Ukraine June 2024: BMW above 10% share for the first time

Best Selling Cars Blog

BMW holds 10.6% of the Ukrainian market in June. New car sales in Ukraine drop -7.6% year-on-year in June to 5,155 units. Yet thanks to a very strong start of the year the H1 2024 volume is up 22.2% to 33,067. Toyota (-20.7%) is in difficulty but still a dominant brand leader at 16.5% share. BMW completely ignores the lukewarm market and surges 70.8% year-on-year to 2nd place, surpassing the 10% share barrier for the very first time at 10.6%.

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Man Building Tesla CyberRoadster In His Garage

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One man is building a Tesla sports coupe based on the Model 3. The custom EV is now getting new lighting to conform to legal standards. It is built around the underpinnings of a Model 3 Performance. Building cars is hard, just ask Fisker. But hey, at least they have (or rather, had) economies of scale. Now, picture doing the same but with a custom one-off vehicle that wants to look like a factory model.

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Slovenia June 2024: Renault Clio, Trafic and Captur best-sellers

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Renault Trafic is up to a record 2nd place in Slovenia in June. 4,783 new cars found a buyer in Slovenia in June, a slim 2.4% year-on-year improvement. For its part the year-to-date tally is up 3.8% to 28,337 halfway through the year. Renault (+60%) surges ahead to sign its first monthly win since January 2023 with a commanding 15.3% share. This is to be compared with the 10.7% it holds year-to-date.

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Audi Revived a Never-Built, 16-Cylinder Supercar From the 1930s

Motor 1

The Auto Union Type 52 would have been one of the fastest cars on the planet. But it never made it to production. until now.

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South Africa June 2024: Toyota and Hilux lead, Chery up, Land Cruiser Prado surges

Best Selling Cars Blog

The new generation pushes the Land Cruiser Prado to #15. New vehicle sales in South Africa endure a 10th month of year-on-year losses in the past 11 at -14% to 40,072 units. The H1 2024 tally stands at 246,052, down -7.4% over the same period in 2023. Exports are up 3.6% to 28,306 for the month but off -9.6% to 156,244 year-to-date. According to local manufacturers association NAAMSA, there is reason to be optimistic though, as the markets seem to have responded positively to the announcement of

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Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Getting A Tech Refresh In 2025

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Toyota is reportedly updating the Land Cruiser 300 with tech and safety improvements. The refreshed model could include upgraded infotainment and driver assistance features. Set for a December or early 2025 launch, it could see slight price increases due to strong demand. It’s been three years since the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series was released to much fanfare, strong sales, and order banks that stretched out for years ahead in some markets.

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The best cars from the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Autocar

Join us as we break down all the best and most interesting new metal at this year's show The theme of this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed is ‘Horseless to Hybrid’, which celebrates 130 years of technological progress. The central sculpture (seen our main image) carries an electric car for the first time, as MG celebrates its centenary with the new Cyberster.

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2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ Combines Active Aero With 603 HP

Carscoops

Mercedes-AMG has introduced the GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ as a new track-capable sports car. It features a host of aerodynamic and cooling tweaks including a fixed rear wing. Power is provided by an upgraded twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 603 hp. The Mercedes-AMG GT lineup is growing as the company has used the Goodwood Festival of Speed to introduce the new GT 63 Pro 4Matic+.

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Scientists protest Toyota’s hydrogen car for being too dirty

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The Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle (FCEV) has been criticised by scientists for not being clean enough to be called a true zero-emissions vehicle. An open letter to Games organisers by the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight (CSRF) has called for the Toyota Mirai to be removed as the official car of the XXXIII Olympiad. “We are writing to express our concern that Toyota’s promotion of a hydrogen car is scientifically misaligned with net-zero and will damage the reputation of the 2024 Ga

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2027 BMW X5 Neue Klasse Has Mustang Mach-E Door Handles

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The 2027 BMW X5 has been spied testing in prototype form in Munich. Fifth iteration of the SUV features Mustang Mach-e-style door pulls on the pillars instead of traditional handles. Exhaust tailpipes tucked under the bumper tell us this one has combustion powertrain, but there’ll be EV versions, too. BMW is getting ready to unleash an avalanche of new metal, all of it built around the automaker’s next-generation Neue Klasse architecture, starting with the iX3 electric crossover next

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eBay accidentally demonstrates risk of buying car parts online

CarExpert

Online marketplace eBay’s attempt at drawing more attention to the millions of car parts it sells has backfired in a very public way. For this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, eBay restored a first-generation Ford Transit van with period-correct mechanical parts from its marketplace, including driveline, brakes and suspension components. With all eyes on the Transit as it completed its low-speed processional run up the Goodwood hillclimb, it approached the final turns before slowing down, even

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Tesla Cybertruck Touted As Best-Selling Model Over $100,000 In June

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The arrival of the Cybertruck has lifted the average transaction price of new Teslas by over 5%. Kelley Blue Book believes approximately 3,200 Cybertrucks were sold in June. Tesla hasn’t released official sales figures for the electric pickup this year. It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that the Tesla Cybertruck generated mania among EV enthusiasts.

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2025 MG HS: New RAV4 rival revealed, Australian timing confirmed

CarExpert

MG has revealed a new HS that’s bigger and more modern-looking, inside and out, and it’s coming here soon. The next-generation HS is due in Australia in the second half of 2024 , bringing the curtain down on the current car which was only launched here early in 2020. Measuring 4636mm long (+26mm) and 1890mm wide (+14mm) on a 2750mm wheelbase (+26mm), the HS has grown in almost every direction.

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New Thrifty MG HS Targets RAV4 AND CR-V Crowd

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MG unveiled the second generation HS SUV at Goodwood, offering ICE and PHEV options. The PHEV boasts a 75-mile electric range and more power than the previous model. Prices start from £24,995 ($32,187) for the gas model and £31,495 ($40,557) for the PHEV. The MG booth at the Goodwood Festival of Speed might be busy basking in the glow of the Cyber GTS Concept , but let’s not forget the real breadwinner tucked away in the corner.

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Ineos shows V8, eight-seat and rally-raid versions of Grenadier

Autocar

Ineos concepts hint at potential expansion of the Grenadier line-up Five Grenadier concepts head to Goodwood as a preview of "potential" future additions to the line-up Ineos has hinted at future variants of its Grenadier 4x4 with a collection of prototypes at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. The five concepts – including a V8-engined version and an outlandish FIA-approved rally car – were revealed alongside the limited-run Grenadier Detour , which is the first car from Ineos's new bespo

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Fiat Introduces 500e Giorgio Armani, Says Grande Panda Could Come To America

Carscoops

Fiat has introduced the new 500e Giorgio Armani special edition. The model features unique styling and will be offered in a variety of markets. Fiat also released new details about the Grande Panda and confirmed it could come to the United States. Fiat is celebrating their 125th anniversary by unveiling the new 500e Giorgio Armani and releasing additional details about the Grande Panda.

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Limited-run £134k Ineos Grenadier kickstarts firm's bespoke push

Autocar

Bespoke paint and wheels mark the Detour out from the standard Grenadier Grenadier Detour is first model from Ineos's bespoke division, which will also be used as an in-house R&D arm Ineos has launched its new Arcane Works personalisation service with the Detour - a luxurious, highly personalised and limited-run take on its Grenadier 4x4. Making its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed , the Detour has been conceived to offer buyers – of whom there will only be 200 – a higher level of customi