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2025 Nissan Kicks lands with available all-wheel drive

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Nissan will use the 2024 New York auto show on next week for the debut of its 2025 Kicks, which the automaker revealed online on Friday. The redesigned subcompact crossover is due at dealerships this summer, in S, SV, and SR grades. Pricing information will be announced closer to that on-sale date. The original Kicks has been on sale since the.

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McLaren Has a New Owner

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Mumtalaket, the sovereign wealth fund of Bahrain, now holds 100 percent ownership in the supercar company.

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Potential 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S spied for first time

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Mercedes-Benz AMG is working on a new member of its GT Coupe family that's expected to sit somewhere between the current GT 63 grade and an upcoming plug-in hybrid range-topper that will likely be badged the GT 63 S E Performance. A prototype has been spotted and the lack of camouflage gear suggests a debut might happen later this year. The lack.

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Suzuki Swift review

Autocar

Fourth gen of supermini brings new look and new engine but keeps Suzuki's trademark compactness and lightness At the launch of the new Suzuki Swift, the company said that so many small cars have been cut from manufacturers’ ranges recently that it estimates 250,000 people in the UK have bought a supermini in the past three years but won’t be able to replace it like-for-like when the time comes.There’s no longer a Ford Fiesta, a Kia Rio, a Nissan Micra and more besides; 28% of the small car secto

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Aston Martin names current Bentley chief as new CEO

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Aston Martin on Friday named Adrian Hallmark as its new CEO. Hallmark is currently CEO of Bentley and will start the new position at Aston Martin no later than Oct. 1. Bentley said in its own statement that it will name a successor for Hallmark in due course. Aston Martin's current CEO is Amedeo Felisa, a Ferrari veteran who held the CEO role at.

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How sodium ion batteries could slash the price of EVs

Autocar

This from Yiwei is a Chinese EV with a difference: a Sodium ion battery The replacement for lithium ion batteries is more sustainable, provides greater energy density, and is much cheaper The accelerating march of progress must be giving product planners at car manufacturers a tough time. Car technology has never been in such a state of flux as it is now, and given lithium ion batteries only really became a commercial big deal in the 1990s, the sudden shift towards cars powered by them is extrao

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Rimac teases hatch-like vehicle the company probably won't sell

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Rimac Group founder Mate Rimac took to social media on Thursday to post a video that seemingly teases a new model, specifically a hatchback-like vehicle. He included a statement with the post that something in development at Rimac for the past five years will be unveiled on June 26. The video shows the silhouette of the vehicle juxtaposed with.

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2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix preview: Sainz returns

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Round three of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship gets underway this weekend in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian Grand Prix, which for years has served as the opening round of the season, remains a popular event on the calendar, and this year there has already been some action ahead of the race. After crashing his car during a practice.

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2025 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Compact Off-Roader May Use Hilux Champ’s Ladder Frame

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The Land Cruiser nameplate has always been associated with exceptional off-road capabilities, so it’s no surprise that Toyota intends to uphold these traits for future members of the family. This includes the highly-anticipated compact SUV that is rumored to inherit the FJ moniker. According to the latest reports, the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ will be presented in late 2024 and sit on a ladder frame chassis, unlocking its full potential for adventure-seekers.

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Ford Ranger Raptor, Fisker, Audi Q6 E-Tron: The Week In Reverse

Motor Authority

We went airborne in the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor, Fisker halted production, and the Audi Q6 E-Tron debuted. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We drove the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor and sent it off jumps. The off-road pickup truck with remote-reservoir shocks features front and rear lockers, chunky 33-inch all-terrain tires, and.

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Chevy Says Sorry To Early Blazer EV Owners By Offering Up To $6,520 Back

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Making electric vehicles is hard, and Chevrolet learned that in an unfortunately public way with the launch of the Blazer EV. But the automaker is trying to make things right with early buyers of the SUV by offering them up to $6,520 in reimbursements. The launch of the Blazer EV was marred by software bugs that eventually led Chevrolet to issue a stop sale on the vehicle.

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Aston Martin's new CEO, Rimac's robotaxi: Car News Headlines

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There's been a changing of the guard at Aston Martin. The British performance marque today named Adrian Hallmark, the current CEO of Bentley, as its new chief. He replaces Ferrari veteran Amedeo Felisa, who is likely retiring. Rimac was also in the headlines today with news the company plans to reveal a hatchback-like vehicle on June 26. Rather.

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Manhart Tunes 4-Cylinder Mercedes-AMG C63 S To Recapture Some Of The Old V8’s Drama

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The latest Mercedes-AMG C63 S (W206) notoriously traded its V8 for a plug-in hybrid 4-cylinder setup , which may be more powerful but is seriously lacking in terms of sound and charisma, especially compared to its predecessors. In an effort to recapture “part of the C63’s soul,” Manhart introduced the CRE 700 tuning kit, adding extra power and enhancing the exhaust sound.

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Bentley Speed Six back in production after 94 years

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The Bentley Speed Six continuation cars are now in production, bringing back a design that first appeared over nine decades ago. Bentley unveiled the prototype Speed Six continuation car last year, but is now working on the first of 12 customer cars, all of which have already been sold, the automaker said in a press release. Each car will take 10.

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Stellantis Lays Off 400 U.S. White-Collar Workers Amidst “Competitive Pressures”

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Stellantis will lay off 400 white-collar workers effective March 31. The affected employees work in the tech, software , and engineering fields. The layoffs represent 2% of the workforce in those areas for Stellantis. After scoring record profits last year it cited various reasons for the layoffs. “As the auto industry continues to face unprecedented uncertainties and heightened competitive pressures around the world, Stellantis continues to make the appropriate structural decisions across

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Chevy dropped Blazer EV's price, so it's sending refunds to buyers who paid more

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Filed under: Green , Chevrolet , Car Buying , Crossover , Electric Continue reading Chevy dropped Blazer EV's price, so it's sending refunds to buyers who paid more Chevy dropped Blazer EV's price, so it's sending refunds to buyers who paid more originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bentley Boss Steps Down, Becomes Aston Martin’s New CEO

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In a move that may surprise many in the automotive industry, Adrian Hallmark stepped down from his role as the Bentley CEO to become the new boss of Aston Martin. Hallmark’s decision comes after a successful six-year term at the wheel of Bentley. As for Aston Martin, this marks the third change of chief executive officer since 2020, amidst a transitional period for the brand.

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12 hours in a Porsche Cayenne V8: is an SUV really the best GT?

Autocar

The Cayenne S has a full complement of cylinders again We say auf wiedersehen to the petrol Cayenne with a dash around the Scottish border in the new V8 S Day One: 0700. London. Disable phone alarm, flick through news app. Twitter. Shower, change, get in car. Sit in traffic on the A406. Ponder grey clouds. So far, so normal. But Waze is not set westerly for the office, in Twickenham, like it normally is.

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The 2026 Rivian R2 Looks Even Better Up Close

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Rivian introduced the R2 earlier this month, but it was largely overshadowed by the retrolicious R3 and R3X. However, this didn’t stop it from making a splash at Electrify Expo in Orlando. Set to arrive in the first half of 2026, the R2 follows in the footsteps of the R1S and features a familiar front fascia with a prominent light bar that cuts through vertical headlights.

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Drive Against Depression announces first event in Adelaide

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Australian-registered mental health charity Drive Against Depression is expanding into South Australia, announcing its first-ever Adelaide Autumn Drive Day to be held on Sunday, April 7. Following the charity’s expansion across the eastern seaboard – including events in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane – the Adelaide Drive Against Depression (DAD) event will commence from McLaren Vale, then “take a stunning route through the historic Clarendon township before stopping at the autumnal

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F1 Champ Sebastian Vettel To Test Porsche Hypercar Racer

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Four-time Formula One World Champion and great name haver, Sebastian Vettel, is set to take part in a 36-hour test of the Porsche 963 in preparation for the 2024 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. While Vettel’s role as a factory driver for the endurance race hasn’t been confirmed yet, the German sports car manufacturer has revealed its intention to field a third factory 963 Hypercar at this year’s event in a bid to enhance its prospects for an overall victory.

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The 2025 Nissan Kicks Finally Gets All-Wheel Drive

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Nissan's entry-level crossover gets a major makeover that brings symmetrical styling with upgraded tech.

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McLaren Is Now More Bahraini Than British

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McLaren hasn’t had an easy time since the pandemic, but it looks like the ground underneath its fat Pirellis just got a little more solid. The Brit supercar brand announced today that it’s largest existing shareholder has now taken complete control of the entire firm. Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain known as Mumtalakat, has expanded its stake in the company from 60 percent to 100 percent, potentially giving McLaren the lifeline

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ACEA February figures highlight 10.1% rise in EU car sales

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There has been a 10.1% rise in EU car sales in February compared to the same month last year, according to The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). EU car sales reached 883,608 units in February and in the first two months of 2023, car registrations grew by 11.2% to 1.7 million units. Petrol remains the. This story continues at ACEA February figures highlight 10.

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Toyota Patents The Funkiest Crossover Van Since The Honda Element

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The overwhelming popularity of SUVs means that automakers are looking to borrow their rugged design cues to sell vans and minivans, too. Toyota is no exception, and late last year, it blew the covers off the X-Van Gear Concept at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 , a study whose design has now been patented, raising hopes for a production model. The original X-Van Gear wasn’t exactly an over-the-top study to begin with; it appeared more like a crowd-pleaser version of a road-ready vehicle rathe

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2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX is one wooly Bulli

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Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Minivan/Van , Electric , Performance Continue reading 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX is one wooly Bulli 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX is one wooly Bulli originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Scoop: Mercedes-AMG GT Could Spawn New Hardcore RWD Variant

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The Mercedes-AMG GT lineup is slowly expanding as the company introduced an entry-level GT 43 earlier this week. It will soon be getting some company as spy photographers have caught a new variant that appears to be aimed at purists. While details are limited, two different prototypes were recently spotted with an aggressive front bumper that has additional intakes for improved cooling.

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MINI and BMW identified as top brands for customer loyalty

Motor Trader

MINI and BMW customers are the most loyal of any car brand customers in the UK, according to research by JudgeService which identifies the preferences of more than 28,800 buyers. JudgeService surveyed car buyers who made an initial enquiry with a franchised dealer, purchased from a different dealer, but still bought the brand they were.

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Genesis GV70 Recalled After SUV Rolls Away Injuring Person

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Less than a day after its electrified sibling made headlines with a massive recall affecting 170,000 Hyundai group EVs in North America, the gasoline-powered Genesis GV70 is now caught up in its own recall saga. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), on February 8, 2024, a Genesis GV70 at a dealership in the United States rolled out of its parking spot, injuring one person.

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Chrysler Recalling 286,000 Vehicles over Airbag Inflator Issue

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Chrysler has initiated a recall affecting approximately 286,000 vehicles across the United States due to a concerning manufacturing flaw associated with the side curtain airbag inflators, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Friday. This defect raises the risk of the airbag inflators rupturing, potentially leading to the release of sharp metal fragments that could pose serious harm to occupants, including the possibility of injury or even fatalities.

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Americans Want EVs, But They Want Them To Be Faster-Charging And Cheaper

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More than 70 percent of American consumers are considering buying an electric vehicle in the near or long-term future. However, to convert that interest into actual sales, automakers will have to deliver a lot of performance at a low cost, which will be very difficult. A new study finds that automakers lose an average of around $6,000 on each EV they sell for $50,000, after accounting for tax credits.

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New Car Preview: 2025 Nissan Kicks Gets Grownup Updates with More Power and AWD Availability

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The new 2025 Nissan Kicks has undergone a welcomed transformation, marking a departure from its hatchback roots towards a more mature crossover identity. Embracing a broader interior space, increased horsepower, and the introduction of all-wheel drive (AWD), this iteration of Nissan’s compact crossover signifies a shift towards a more robust and versatile driving experience.

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Hyundai Won’t Give Up On Gas Cars Despite Focus On EVs

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Hyundai’s senior VP for product planning, Olabisi Boyle, said that the recently announced EPA emissions regulations, described by the White House as the most aggressive ever imposed in the country, won’t change the company’s strategy for the future. The automaker is happy with the mix of electric, plug-in hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles that it’s bringing to American consumers.

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VW is bringing Cupra to the U.S. by the decade's end

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Filed under: Volkswagen , Car Buying , Cupra Continue reading VW is bringing Cupra to the U.S. by the decade's end VW is bringing Cupra to the U.S. by the decade's end originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Was $158,000 Not Enough? Tesla Cybertruck Fails To Meet Reserve

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After garnering hundreds of comments and over 150,000 views, bidding for a Tesla Cybertruck on Cars&Bids failed to meet the reserve. The highly publicized auction saw prices rise above MSRP quickly but momentum soon fizzled out. Now, the lingering question is what factors contributed to the unsuccessful sale and whether the market sentiment toward the Cybertruck is shifting.

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Investec makes provision for potential impact of motor finance review

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Investec became the latest lender to make provisions for the outcome of the FCA review of the motor finance market. Investec commenced lending into the UK motor vehicle finance market in June 2015 through its Mann Island Finance subsidiary. During this period gross core loans in motor finance grew from £11m as of 31 March.

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Remember The VW Golf IV? Tuner Launches A New R32-Inspired Bodykit

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The VW Golf Mk8 has just received a mid-lifecycle update , but the German tuner JMS Fahrzeugteile revisited the good-old Mk4, dressing it with an aggressive bodykit. The visual modifications are inspired by the flagship VW Golf R32, combined with 19-inch wheels and a new exhaust. The modified hatchback features a new front bumper with large intakes and a new grille that goes without the VW badge.