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Fisker goes bust, plans to sell off assets

Motor Authority

Fisker's second electric car company went bankrupt Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware "Thousands" of Ocean electric SUVs were delivered before the bankruptcy filing Electric vehicle startup Fisker on Monday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a court in Delaware, just a year after the start of deliveries of.

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China new models May 2024: BYD launches three models, Lynk & Co 07 starts

Best Selling Cars Blog

Lynk & Co 07 It is now time to study the latest launches on the Chinese market, based on wholesales. This month we have no less than 17 new models hitting Chinese roads, a record. 15 of them are Chinese. To fully understand the scope of the Chinese market, make sure you consult our Exclusive Guide to all 184 active Chinese Brands. 1. Lynk & Co 07 (3,011 sales) The event is rare enough to be noticed: for once Geely’s Lynk & Co is launching a sedan, this 07, while it has got us u

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Fisker goes bust, plans to sell off assets

Motor Authority

Electric vehicle startup Fisker on Monday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a court in Delaware, just a year after the start of deliveries of the company's Ocean debut model. A company spokesperson said Fisker delivered “thousands” of the crossovers to customers in Europe and North America but was set back by.

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The Subaru BRZ tS falls on deaf ears

Machines with Souls

The Subaru BRZ tS is a terrific little sports car that has all the important things needed to make driving a special experience. But what kind of image does it portray? The post The Subaru BRZ tS falls on deaf ears appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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2025 BMW X3 revealed with striking design, bigger size

Motor Authority

The 2025 BMW X3 will cost $50,675 The 2025 BMW X3 will be built at BMW's plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina No plug-in hybrid powertrain exists in the 2025 BMW X3 lineup BMW on Tuesday revealed a new generation of its top-selling X3 compact crossover. The newcomer starts sales later this year as a 2025 BMW X3 and will carry a starting price of.

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Volvo V60 and V90 return to UK in shock estate comeback

Autocar

Volvo V60 returns to UK with choice of mild or plug-in hybrid power V60 and V90 are on their way back to UK showrooms with hybrid power Volvo is bringing its estate cars back to the UK, having taken them off sale last year to focus on SUVs. Autocar has found details of new UK-bound variants of the Volvo V60 and Volvo V90 , which are due on sale imminently.

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2026 Audi A7 Allroad spied for first time

Motor Authority

The next generation of the Audi A7 Sportback hatch is set to be joined by an A7 Avant wagon variant, and a prototype for the latter in Allroad soft-roader form has been spotted for the first time. Telltale signs we're looking at an A7 Allroad and not a regular A7 Avant is the raised ride height, wheel arch cladding, and according to our.

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3 electric motors to supplement V-16 in Bugatti Chiron successor

Motor Authority

Bugatti's Chiron successor will be a hybrid with three electric motors The V-16 will be naturally aspirated and drop the quad-turbo setup from the Chirons' W-16 motor Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac said the Chiron successor will have an electric-only driving range Bugatti confirmed earlier this year that its Chiron successor will feature a V-16 hybrid.

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JLR revives Freelander name for new range of electric cars

Autocar

Autocar's vision for a new electric Freelander model JLR and joint venture partner Chery will build new "mainstream" EVs in China, with plans for global sale JLR will resurrect the Freelander name for a new line of electric cars in China - and plans to eventually export them worldwide The new models will be built on architecture supplied by the company's joint venture partner Chery, which currently builds the Land Rover Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar E-Pace and long-wheelbase versio

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2026 Audi A7, 2025 Volvo S60: Car News Headlines

Motor Authority

Audi is working on a redesign for the A7, and this time there will be body styles in addition to the regular Sportback hatchback. One of the body styles will be an Avant wagon, which in addition to the standard version will come in Allroad soft-roader and RS high-performance forms. Volvo's S60 will bow out of the U.S. after the 2025 model year.

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Merecedes-AMG E53

Autocar

Affalterbach looks to a new high-performance PHEV powertrain for the replacement for the much-loved E63 super saloon The Mercedes-AMG E63 was a brash, loud, powerful super-saloon of a kind that isn’t easily forgotten and that only Affalterbach could make. To the dismay of a generation of dyed-in-the-wool performance car enthusiasts, it's no longer in production.Sacrificed as part of Mercedes' wide-ranging electrification plans, one of the most multi-faceted of AMG’s modern-day performance cars h

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Volvo S60 sedan exits US after 2025 model year

Motor Authority

The 2025 model year will be the last for the Volvo S60 compact sedan in the U.S. Volvo spokesman Russell Datz told Motor Authority S60 production at the automaker's plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, will cease later this month. Volvo also builds the S60 at a plant in China but the spokesman confirmed there are no plans to import the.

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Wild 800bhp Ford Mustang GTD headed to UK at £315,000

Autocar

The new Ford Mustang GTD is a track-ready hyper-muscle car Ford's most powerful car is also its priciest, with applications open now for UK buyers Ford is now taking applications in the UK for its new 800bhp Mustang GTD supercar, with pricing expected to start from £315,000. That lofty price tag sends the GTD well clear of the similarly conceived Porsche 911 GT3 RS at £193,000, and puts it in league with the likes of the Ferrari 296 GTB.

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Apple's F1 movie starring Brad Pitt debuts June 27, 2025

Motor Authority

An F1 movie being produced by Apple will debut June 27, 2025 The movie will star Brad Pitt and will be directed by Joseph Kosinski No title has been released for the movie yet Apple's Formula 1 movie will reach theaters in North America June 27, 2025, F1 announced Tuesday in a press release. The unnamed movie stars Brad Pitt as an older F1 driver.

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2025 BMW X3 debuts bold new design, even bolder interior for next generation

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Filed under: BMW , Crossover , SUV , Hybrid , Luxury , Performance Continue reading 2025 BMW X3 debuts bold new design, even bolder interior for next generation 2025 BMW X3 debuts bold new design, even bolder interior for next generation originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wireless: How Apple's next-gen CarPlay will work

Motor Authority

Apple's CarPlay interface will only work wirelessly in next vehicles The next-generation of Apple CarPlay will take over the entire dashboard including the gauge cluster Automakers will be able to custom design the gauge cluster and vehicle interfaces, including climate controls Apple's next-generation CarPlay interface will only work wirelessly.

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Secret Cadillac Coupe Finally Revealed After Six Long Years

Carscoops

Years after appearing as a design patent, Cadillac has unveiled the “expressive coupe” study. The coupe incorporates some cues from the Escala concept as well as newer Cadillacs. The study was an “internal exploration of Cadillac aesthetics” that never saw production. Six years ago, we reported on a mysterious Cadillac coupe that was revealed in a design patent.

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Official: Why the Tesla Cybertruck isn’t coming to Australia anytime soon

Drive.com

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says designing the Cybertruck for global sale would make it “worse” – and any potential export plans beyond North America are some time away. Any remaining hopes the Tesla Cybertruck will be sold in Australia in the near future have been dashed – even as the stainless steel-skinned electric pick-up tours cities locally , and soon New Zealand.

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New Lexus Supercar To Rival Aston Martin And Mercedes With Twin-Turbo V8

Carscoops

The new car will be based on the GR GT3 race car currently developed by Toyota. Design inspiration has been taken from 2022’s stunning GR GT3 concept. The new model will fill the void left behind by the LC. The new Toyota / Lexus GR GT3 race car will spawn a road-legal variant rivaling other powerful, front-engined sports cars like the Mercedes-AMG GT and Aston Martin Vantage.

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Endurance Names Endurance Dealer Services President

AutoDealer Today

Executive joined the company in 2010 and helped build its reputation in the industry.

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Facelifted Ram HD Coming Later This Year With New Tech And Upgraded Cummins Engine

Carscoops

Ram has announced plans to introduce an updated heavy duty pickup later this year. The model will have new technology as well as an upgraded Cummins powertrain. The truck should also have revised styling and an updated interior. Ram CEO Chris Feuell has revealed the company is working on an updated heavy duty pickup, which will arrive later this year.

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Reinvented Volkswagen Golf GTI goes on sale from £38,900

Autocar

New Golf has redesigned, angular LED headlights and teledial wheels for the GTI Rebooted Golf brings new interior, design overhaul, long-range hybrids – and ChatGPT Volkswagen is gearing up to launch the new Golf , revealing prices and specification details for the performance GTI and GTE, plus more frugal ehybrid variants. The stalwart family hatchback gains a comprehensive overhaul in its 50th year on sale, with the standard Golf hatchback priced at £27,035 while the estate is slightly more e

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Porsche 911 GT2 RS Crashes Into Truck After Reckless Maneuver

Carscoops

The driver of a rare 911 GT2 RS was attempting to overtake a large truck. After hitting a curb, the car slammed into the side of the semi and skidded on a patch of grass. Porsche 911 models have been involved in several high-profile crashes in recent months. A rare Porsche 911 GT2 RS met a tragic end in Melbourne, Australia, following a reckless crash.

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VRA meeting to focus on EV battery health checks

Motor Trader

The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) will discuss battery health checks and their impact on the used EV market in depth at a member meeting on 25 July. At Cox Automotive (Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire), members will hear contributions from battery health experts Aviloo, Altellium and Clearwatt, as well as the results of a VRA survey on the best way to apply battery health checks to the remarketing process.

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Fisker Files For Bankruptcy After All Attempts To Rescue It Fail

Carscoops

Fisker has filed for bankruptcy protection. US-based startup claims to have assets worth $500 million to $1 billion, but liabilities of up to $500 million. Rescue talks with Nissan and other big OEMS earlier this year fizzled out. To no one’s surprise, Fisker has filed bankruptcy after months of turmoil. The US-based EV startup will now try to sell its assets and restructure its debt to avoid total obliteration.

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1 Million-Plus Chrysler Vehicles Recalled

AutoDealer Today

Rear camera may not work in certain vehicles, providing no view when reversing.

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Jeep Confirms New Compass, Updated Grand Cherokee And Wagoneer

Carscoops

Besides a new Cherokee and Renegade, Jeep is working on a redesigned Compass. The models will be joined by facelifted versions of the Grand Cherokee and Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer. Jeep is also embracing electrification and will offer a total of six EVs by the end of 2027. Jeep recently announced plans for a new Cherokee and Renegade, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg as we can expect several other redesigned and facelifted vehicles.

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The Honda Ridgeline Is More American Than Your Ford or Chevy Truck

Motor 1

Honda dominates the latest American-Made index. The Silverado is near the bottom, and the Ford Maverick didn't even make the list.

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Toyota GR Corolla Erupts In Flames As Dashcam Captures It All

Carscoops

A Toyota GR Corolla owner says his stock hot hatch caught on fire and burned down. He even caught the incident on a dashcam as it happened. Now, he’s waiting for Toyota to decide how it’ll move forward with the incident. The Toyota GR Corolla is a performance machine meant for spirited driving. For one owner, those spirited driving days are on pause after a fire consumed his hot hatch.

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You and the Cash Reporting Rule

AutoDealer Today

Let's revisit Form 8300, which helps safeguard the financial system.

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1 In 5 Of Indiana’s State Police Dodge Durangos Are Down And Stuck In Repair

Carscoops

Indiana State Police are dealing with 39 Dodge Durango units all facing an oil cooler issue. In each case, the fix takes four to eight weeks and creates a burden for the department. Stellantis says the issue is complex and is working to expedite the service for ISP. Police cars live a hard life but are figuratively bulletproof in many cases. For example, who doesn’t remember the reputation built by the Ford Crown Victoria?

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Why Tesla sales have tanked and why the price will keep dropping

CarExpert

I’ve owned Teslas now (among other cars) for around five years. First up was a Model 3 Performance for two to three years and then this time around it was a base Model Y (on a novated lease to take advantage of the taxpayer funded subsidies and Fringe Benefits Tax exemptions) for two years. The Model Y’s lease is about to come to an end and it was time to figure out whether I should refinance (a terrible idea at the moment given the poor resale value and supersized interest rates) or

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Ford Admits It Lost Billions On Sedans, But May Return With An EV

Carscoops

Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, made it clear that the company lost billions in the sedan segment. However, Farely alleged that, once costs and quality at Ford improve, it could re-enter the sedan space. A new Ford sedan would not be like anything else, with Farley hinting at the possibility of an EV. Ford hasn’t offered a four-door sedan in the US for several years.

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New Bentley Continental GT Speed: 771bhp PHEV lands 25 June

Autocar

Bentley is about to reveal the new, hybridised fourth-gen Continental - and we've already driven it The new Bentley Continental GT Speed will be revealed next Tuesday (25 June) with a storming 771bhp plug-in hybrid powertrain replacing the retired W12 motor. Bentley has confirmed this most powerful PHEV version of the fourth-gen Continental, which Autocar has already driven on track (see below), will wear the hallowed Speed moniker previously reserved for the top-rung W12 car.

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2025 BMW X3 Gains Hybrid Power And Curved Display, Saves Big Changes For Next Year’s iX3

Carscoops

BMW reveals new fourth-generation combustion-powered X3. Compact SUV is based on departing X3 and features four- and six-cylinder mild-hybrid engines. Will sell alongside more radical electric iX3 that gets bolder styling and new platform. Soon you’ll be able to buy a brand new compact BMW SUV that rides on a revolutionary new platform and whose modern, confident interior and exterior design sets the tone for an entire generation of BMWs.

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Tesla Model Y overtakes Toyota Corolla as world’s best-selling car

Drive.com

Months after the Toyota HiLux lost the top sales spot in Australia to the Ford Ranger, the Toyota Corolla has lost its global sales crown – and for the first time, an electric car has taken the top spot. After almost two decades, the Toyota Corolla has been dethroned as the world’s best-selling car. The Tesla Model Y has taken the top spot on the sales chart, outselling the Corolla in 2023 as the world’s most popular passenger car – the first time in history for an electric car.

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OG Defender Gets A Modern Glow Up With LED Taillights – Upgrade Or Nah?

Carscoops

Automotive lighting specialist Glohh unveiled new aftermarket taillights for the original Land Rover Defender. The circular LED taillights enhance both the looks and the visibility compared to the stock units, and will soon be joined by matching headlights. The plug-and-play LEDs are compatible with all Defenders produced between 1990 and 2016. Owners of the original Land Rover Defender seeking a fresh look for their off-roader now have the option of aftermarket LED taillights by Glohh.

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