Motor Authority
MAY 11, 2024
Ford has recruited two previous winners of the Dakar Rally to drive its Raptor-branded race truck in the 2025 running of the gruelling event. The automaker has confirmed that Carlos Sainz Sr. and Nani Roma will be two of the four drivers of the newly developed Dakar Ford Raptor. The father of Ferrari F1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr., Sainz Sr. has won.
Carscoops
MAY 11, 2024
A Ford F-450 driver posted a video of himself laying across the rear seat of his truck, leaving no one in the driver’s seat. No driver assistance system available to the public is good enough to accomplish the feat safely. Making matters worse, the F-450 is not even sold with Ford’s best driver assistance system, BlueCruise, meaning that this driver is relying entirely on adaptive cruiser control and lane keep assist.
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Motor Authority
MAY 11, 2024
Bentley's W-12 engine ceases production this summer, and the automaker is celebrating the run with a limited-edition model known as the Batur. This week Bentley revealed the Batur Convertible, whose production is even more limited than for the original coupe. Another limited-production car in the headlines this week was a new generation of BMW's.
Carscoops
MAY 11, 2024
A Toyota GR Corolla owner accidentally missed a shift before cracking 500 miles on his new hot hatch. The repair bill quote ended up being more expensive than if he went out and bought an entirely new GR Corolla Premium. Now, he’s hoping that Toyota can step in and provide at least some relief after his split-second mistake. This story serves as a cautionary tale for all new manual transmission drivers – a perfect example of a “money shift” and its devastating consequence
Autocar
MAY 11, 2024
The Picanto is tired of being picked on so it’s taken some design steroids Prior talks design characteristics making cars more aggressive, and wonders if it's all just a fad I wonder if the mock diffuser at the back of the new Kia Picanto will make it look so sporty and fast that it’ll stop it being tailgated on motorways, as is the fate of so many small cars.
Carscoops
MAY 11, 2024
The chart was allegedly handed over to prospective customers by a Ford dealer in Northern Virginia. Embarrassingly, the Tesla Model Y outperformed the equivalent Ford Mustang Mach-E in the most important aspects. Both automakers have since updated their pricing catalogs. Finding the right new car to buy can be a complex task, especially when dealerships prioritize promoting their own inventory over objectively comparing it to competitors’ offerings.
CarExpert
MAY 11, 2024
There aren’t many small electric cars available in Australia, but there’s a large disparity in the claimed range on offer in those cars. We’ve combined the electric cars in the micro and small car categories in the VFACTS sales charts to see which can go the furthest before needing to recharge. For this list we’ve taken the range published on the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide , which uses figures based on the European NEDC testing cycle.
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Motor 1
MAY 11, 2024
This V-6-powered Ferrari goes way beyond its claimed top speed, and it sounds great getting there.
Carscoops
MAY 11, 2024
Lamborghini displayed the Urus SU PHEV in UK a couple of weeks after global debut in Shanghai. First plug-in version is most powerful Urus yet, has 789 hp twin-turbo V8 and 37-mile range. All-new Urus coming in 2029 will offer EV option but brand’s Chief Technical Officer says Urus will maintain its current market position. For 40 years a Range Rover was as luxurious and aspirational as SUVs got, but for the past decade the Brit off-roader has been consigned to second-stringer by new arriv
CarExpert
MAY 11, 2024
A drop-down tailgate – such as what you find on a pickup truck tub, a ute tray, or in some vans, hatchbacks and wagons – is designed to hold a load in place. It, in combination with the sides and headboard of the load area, are made to do a job. Sometimes, however, you might find you need a bigger space, and the easiest option for that is to lower the tailgate.
Carscoops
MAY 11, 2024
The refreshed BMW iX is due to land in March 2025, likely as a 2026MY A huge illuminated grille and revised DRLs will mark out the new nose Trim name changes will reflect power and driving range improvements BMW ’s electric portfolio racked up another stellar sales performance last year, with the brand’s EV registrations growing by 92 percent worldwide.
Auto Express
MAY 11, 2024
The new Volkswagen Tiguan takes on the Hyundai Tucson for compact family-SUV honours
Carscoops
MAY 11, 2024
All 2025 Toyota Camry models come standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain. A mid-range 2025 Camry SE can be leased for $389 per month compared to $469 for a 2024 Camry Hybrid SE. The MSRP of select 2025 Camry models is also cheaper than last year’s car. The latest generation of the Toyota Camry brings with it a raft of improvements and while you may expect it to be pricier than the model it replaces, that’s not actually the case here.
Motor 1
MAY 11, 2024
Nothing beats the sound of this V-8. Nothing.
Auto Blog
MAY 11, 2024
Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Nissan Continue reading Nissan reports 92% jump in profit as sales surge Nissan reports 92% jump in profit as sales surge originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 May 2024 09:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Motor 1
MAY 11, 2024
Usually turbochargers dull the roar of an engine. Not so with the Sauber C11's Mercedes 5.0-liter V-8.
Drive.com
MAY 11, 2024
The Kia Tasman ute will need a full feature set from its launch to compete against some of the big-name players in the space. With the launch of the 2025 Kia Tasman ute launch quickly approaching, if Kia wants to make a splash the way the brand expects it will need to beat – or at least match – a few in-market rivals in key areas. Aussies are demanding more from their utes than ever before, often needing to pull triple duty between a reliable workhorse, a family hauler, and a weekend warrior all
Motor 1
MAY 11, 2024
Friend of Motor1 and automotive writer Sam Smith just published his first book, "Smithology." Go buy 10 copies. You'll love it. Promise.
Drive.com
MAY 11, 2024
The US car giant has applied to patent a big screen multimedia set-up for the ‘frunk’ of its future EV models. Ford wants to patent a big screen for the front trunk cargo area – commonly known as a ‘frunk’– which may find its way into future versions of its electric vehicles such as the Mustang Mach-E or F-150 Lightning. US motoring site Motor Authority has reported Ford filing a US patent application for a unique retractable screen set-up, building on previous patent applications for ‘fru
Auto Blog
MAY 11, 2024
Filed under: Green , Alternative Fuels , Hydrogen Cars , Racing Vehicles , Performance Continue reading Alpine Alpenglow HY4 prototype showcases hydrogen-burning engine Alpine Alpenglow HY4 prototype showcases hydrogen-burning engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 May 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
MAY 11, 2024
Safe, turbocharged and funky – the Fiesta ST might tick all those boxes, but is it a solid choice for a first car? We find out. Since its introduction to the Australian market in 2013, the Ford Fiesta ST has been a popular model for enthusiasts who want a cheap, sporty, turbocharged hot hatch. RELATED: Is the Toyota 86 or Subaru BRZ a good first car?
Auto Blog
MAY 11, 2024
Filed under: Green , Electric Continue reading Chinese car exports jump 38% in April Chinese car exports jump 38% in April originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 May 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
MAY 11, 2024
Subaru’s high-riding small hatchback is set to receive an overhaul of its hybrid system, but buyers could potentially be waiting until next year for the change. The Subaru Crosstrek looks to be next in line to get the company’s revamped e-Boxer hybrid powertrain. Japanese newspaper Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun is reporting the Crosstrek will one of the next models in line to receive the next-generation e-Boxer hybrid engine – combining a Subaru flat-four petrol engine with Toyota hybrid te
Auto Blog
MAY 11, 2024
Filed under: Design/Style , Humor , Weird Car News , Honda , Automotive History , Sedan Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 2005 Honda Accord, Hello Kitty Edition Junkyard Gem: 2005 Honda Accord, Hello Kitty Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 May 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
MAY 11, 2024
Genesis Australia is focusing first on revamping customer service before growing sales. Customer satisfaction is still the top priority for Genesis Australia as it builds the luxury brand, contrasting with the norm by focusing on the ownership experience over outright sales results. Speaking to Drive at the launch of the 2024 GV80 SUV and Coupe, Head of Genesis Australia Justin Douglass, who took the top job in January this year, said the focus in the short term is buyer satisfaction.
Auto Blog
MAY 11, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Fisker , Electric Continue reading U.S. opens another probe into Fisker's cars, over brake issue U.S. opens another probe into Fisker's cars, over brake issue originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 May 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
MAY 11, 2024
Authorities are encouraging drivers to make use of the $500 subsidy program aimed at reducing vehicle theft in specific Queensland suburbs. Photo Credit: Photo by Anthony Devlin/PA Images via Getty Images Queensland cops are encouraging drivers to apply for the state’s engine immobiliser subsidy program before time runs out in a bid to tackle car thefts in the state.
Auto Blog
MAY 11, 2024
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Ford Continue reading Ford to assemble 300,000 cars a year at Valencia, Spain, plant Ford to assemble 300,000 cars a year at Valencia, Spain, plant originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 May 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Express
MAY 11, 2024
A spacious SUV with a quality cabin - the Nissan Ariya is our Deal of the Day for 11 May
Auto Blog
MAY 11, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports Continue reading Marcus Armstrong honors cancer patients with special livery for Indy Grand Prix Marcus Armstrong honors cancer patients with special livery for Indy Grand Prix originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 May 2024 10:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
MAY 11, 2024
With wait times of upwards of nine months, the Hyundai Kona Hybrid is perhaps one of the most in-demand electrified small SUVs in Australia right now. The new-generation Kona Hybrid has been lauded for its efficient electrified powertrain, which is part of the reason why there’s such a long queue to get one – along with its price tag of $36,000 to $46,500 before on-road costs.
Auto Blog
MAY 11, 2024
Filed under: UAW/Unions , Mercedes-Benz Continue reading UAW workers ratify Daimler Truck deal ahead of vote at Mercedes in Alabama UAW workers ratify Daimler Truck deal ahead of vote at Mercedes in Alabama originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 May 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
MAY 11, 2024
Cupra is still a newcomer to Australia’s fiercely competitive new car market, but it’s already gearing up to give its best seller an overhaul. The updated Cupra Formentor will hit Australia in the first quarter of 2025 with a more aggressive look, new interior technology, and an updated range of engines. Some buyers will want to wait, but if you’re in desperate need of a new set of wheels the start of next year is too far away – that’s where the Formentor you see right he
Auto Blog
MAY 11, 2024
Filed under: Commerce , Parts and Accessories Continue reading The best portable air conditioners of 2024 The best portable air conditioners of 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 May 2024 05:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jalopnik
MAY 11, 2024
I don’t own a truck, nor do I own a set of nuts (truck or otherwise) but a passing glance at a Tesla Cybertruck with “Cybernuts” made me stop and wonder what other horrors lurk on the internet. Perhaps, even, within the hearts of the very citizens of this mom-and-pop automotive outlet. - Erin Marquis Read More Read more.
Auto Blog
MAY 11, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports Continue reading Colton Herta hopes to protect narrow points lead through IndyCar's biggest month Colton Herta hopes to protect narrow points lead through IndyCar's biggest month originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 May 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
MAY 11, 2024
With three Kia EV9 models to choose from in Australia, how do you know which variant is right for you? We compare the range. The Kia EV9 is one of the largest electric cars on the road and, with a starting price of over $100,000 on the road, it’s also Kia’s most expensive model. The futuristic SUV landed in Australia at the end of 2023, and so far in 2024 217 EV9s have been sold, with 61 sales last month (April 2024).
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