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2025 Rivian R1T to run Pikes Peak Hill Climb with 4 motors, 1,025 hp

Motor Authority

Rivian will run the R1T at the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb The R1T will be the heavily updated 2025 model with four motors and 1,025 hp Rivian set a record at last year's hill climb and The 102nd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb gets underway in Colorado this Sunday, and the updated 2025 Rivian R1T electric truck.

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World Full Year 2023: Tesla Model Y first SUV and BEV best-seller, sales up 11.9%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Tesla Model Y is the best-selling vehicle in the world in 2023. According to data by OICA, the world new vehicle market grows 11.9% year-on-year in 2023 to 92,724,668, almost 10 million units more than in 2022. In fact, we are now back to pre-pandemic levels given 2019 was at 92,065,258. The market is split between 65,272,367 passenger cars (+11.3%) vs. 64,803,420 in 2019 and 27,452,301 commercial vehicles (+13.3%) vs. 27,261,838 in 2019.

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Bugatti Tourbillon marks new era with 1,800-hp V-16 plug-in hybrid powertrain

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The Bugatti Tourbillon marks a new era for hypercars as it supersedes the Chiron Bugatti said the Tourbillon costs about $4 million The Tourbillon has a V-16 plug-in hybrid powertrain with 1,800 hp Bugatti on Thursday unveiled the successor to the Chiron, a V-16-powered plug-in hybrid hypercar called the Tourbillon. Instead of naming the new.

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Saudi Arabia Full Year 2023: Toyota Yaris Sedan and Camry on top in strongest market in 8 years

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Yaris Sedan is the best-selling vehicle in Saudi Arabia in 2023. Discover over 30 years of Saudi Arabia Historical Data here. The Saudi new vehicle market climbs up a stellar 21.9% year-on-year in 2023 to 776,302 units. This is the best annual result in eight years: since the 879,704 units of 2015. Toyota (+15.7%) trails the market to 29.5% share vs. 31.1% a year ago but the next 5 carmakers outpace the overall growth rate.

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 debuts July 25, will bring the noise

Motor Authority

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will debut on July 25 The Z06's flat-plane crank V-8 is expected to gain turbos and power the ZR1 Expect the C8 Corvette ZR1 to have about 850 hp Prototypes for what's thought to be the next Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 have been spotted circling the Nürburgring on a number of occasions. On Thursday, Chevy confirmed.

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Oman Full Year 2023: Hilux leads again, MG up to #2, Changan #7

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Hilux is the best-selling vehicle in Oman for the 2nd straight year. Discover over 15 years of Oman Historical Data here. It’s another difficult year for the Oman new vehicle market at -9.8% year-on-year to 58,414 sales. Brand leader Toyota (-5.8%) falls slower than the market to improve its share from 47% to an even more suffocating 49.1%.

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2026 Audi S7 Avant sports wagon spied for first time

Motor Authority

Audi has been spotted testing another member of its next-generation A7 family. Our latest spy shots show a prototype for what's believed to be a new S7 Avant wagon testing on the streets surrounding Germany's Nürburgring racetrack. Earlier shots showed a regular A7 Avant and A7 Allroad soft-roader. Members of the current A7 family are all.

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Rezvani Arsenal SUV protects up to 8 occupants from bullets

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Rezvani has added a new member to its growing fleet of armored vehicles in the form of the 2024 Arsenal. The three-row SUV is the follow up to the California company's Vengeance launched two years ago, and like that vehicle is based on the platform of the Cadillac Escalade. However, the Arsenal is targeted at civilian buyers whereas the Vengeance.

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United Arab Emirates Full Year 2023: Nissan places Sunny and Patrol atop market up 26.4%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Nissan Sunny is the best-selling vehicle in the UAE in 2023. Discover over 15 years of United Arab Emirates Historical Data here. The United Arab Emirates new vehicle market soars 26.4% year-on-year to 275,710 sales, the highest annual volume since the 319,878 units reached back in 2016. Toyota (+16.6%) easily keeps the brands lead but sees its share thaw from 30.8% to 28.4%.

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2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class EV spied for first time

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz AMG has already dropped the V-8 engine from its latest C 63, and soon the Affalterbach tuner will launch a C-Class that skips gas engines altogether. Mercedes-Benz is developing an electric compact sedan that will form part of the C-Class family, and AMG is preparing its own high-performance version. Prototypes for the regular model.

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Portugal May 2024: Tesla Model 3 best-seller for the 2nd time ever

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Tesla Model 3 is the favourite of Portuguese car buyers in May. The Portuguese new car market edges up 0.2% year-on-year in May to 19,850 sales, leading to a year-to-date volume up 9.2% to 96,224. Peugeot (-16.7%) is back to the brands pole position it holds year-to-date even though it falls hard YoY. Mercedes (+35.9%) stays #2 with an excellent score, distancing Volkswagen (+3.9%).

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2025 BMW M5 debuts June 26, teaser shows off illuminated grille

Motor Authority

The 2025 BMW M5 will debut on June 26 Wagon and sedan versions are expected The 2025 BMW M5's front end will be defined by an illuminated grille BMW took to social media on Wednesday to confirm the debut of a new M5 will take place on June 26. Together with the confirmation, BMW posted a teaser photo that reveals little apart from the car's.

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Dead Tesla Traps Toddler In Hot Car, Raises Concerns About Electric Doors

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A Tesla in Arizona died and in the process trapped a toddler in the hot car. Firefighters had to break the window of the vehicle to get the child out as quickly as possible. The incident highlights the danger to those who own vehicles with electronic door releases. Automotive technology continues to advance across the entire industry. Electronic door releases are one part of that wave and, in some cases, can increase safety.

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2026 Audi RS Q6 E-Tron, 2026 Mercedes-AMG C-Class EV: Car News Headlines

Motor Authority

Audi has just launched the Q6 E-Tron, but a high-performance version developed by Audi Sport is expected to arrive as soon as next year. According to reports, it will pack the same 630-hp rating as the electric Porsche Macan Turbo that uses the same PPE platform as the Q6 range. An electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class is coming soon, and it will include.

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BMW cancels $2 billion EV battery cells contract with Northvolt

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Electric Continue reading BMW cancels $2 billion EV battery cells contract with Northvolt BMW cancels $2 billion EV battery cells contract with Northvolt originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JLR taps Chinese partner for electric Freelander revival

Motor Authority

JLR is the latest in a growing list of Western automakers turning to Chinese companies for help in developing electric vehicles. The British automaker on Wednesday announced a plan to develop a family of “mainstream” EVs under the Freelander name with Chery, the Chinese automaker which JLR already works with for production of.

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The Most Powerful Word

AutoDealer Today

Simply addressing the customer by name makes for a much more productive interaction that can make all the difference.

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2026 Audi Q6 RS E-Tron spied: Hot electric SUV takes shape

Motor Authority

Audi in March took the covers off the 2025 Q6 E-Tron and confirmed the start of sales for later this year, initially in standard and sporty SQ6 grades. However, a hotter version is being developed as the next electric RS model from the Audi Sport skunkworks. A prototype for the RS Q6 E-Tron has previously been spotted testing at Germany's.

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Cupra Born

Autocar

Cupra’s first EV looks rather like a Volkswagen ID 3. Is the difference in the driving? With ever-increasing pressure on car manufacturers to meet ZEV mandate requirements and sell electric cars in greater and greater numbers, the competition in the affordable EV niche only gets fiercer. And that's the segment where the Cupra Born has been seeking to carve out an existence since its introduction in 2021, when it became the emergent Cupra brand's first electric model.Over its first three years on

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Bugatti Tourbillon Preview: 1,000-hp V16, 800-hp electric motors, gorgeous interior

Auto Blog

Filed under: Design/Style , Bugatti , Coupe , Future Vehicles , Hybrid , Luxury , Performance , Supercars Continue reading Bugatti Tourbillon Preview: 1,000-hp V16, 800-hp electric motors, gorgeous interior Bugatti Tourbillon Preview: 1,000-hp V16, 800-hp electric motors, gorgeous interior originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:15:00 EDT.

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Group Calls for Better Vehicle, Road Design for Safety

AutoDealer Today

IIHS says today’s proliferation of larger vehicles can present more danger for pedestrians, cyclists.

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Ferrari's first electric car will reportedly cost over $500,000

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Filed under: Green , Ferrari , Electric Continue reading Ferrari's first electric car will reportedly cost over $500,000 Ferrari's first electric car will reportedly cost over $500,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Q1 Buy-Sell Deals Hot

AutoDealer Today

Sellers flock to market to take advantage of still-high valuations, Kerrigan Blue Sky Report says.

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How Much Faster Is The V16 Bugatti Tourbillon Than The Chiron, Chiron SS And Rimac Nevera?

Carscoops

Bugatti has revealed its new V16 Tourbillon hypercar and a selection of performance figures. Data shows the new car beats out every Chiron for acceleration. Top speed is limited to 236 mph, but inserting a ‘speed key’ lifts the limiter to 277 mph. Bugatti revealed its new Tourbillon hypercar today, and our natural first reaction was to find out how it stacks up against the various incarnations of its Chiron predecessor, as well as the car that makes all of them look like they’v

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Unwanted Answers to Compliance Questions

AutoDealer Today

Some practices are better left undone at the dealership, for its, and the consumer's, good.

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Cupra Formentor

Autocar

Cupra's first stand-alone model has been extensively reworked to broaden its appeal - does it deliver? Car makers are increasingly trying to tempt younger buyers with left-field cars. Forget traditional boxy SUVs, these drivers want svelte lines and interesting, curvy designs. Cue the Cupra Formentor.Cupra has a notable interest in this type of customer, judging by how much it talks about video games, being "future facing" and "defying every 'should' in the book".

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Suzuki Jimny Pops Up For Sale In Oklahoma With “Legal” Title And $55k Price

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An Oklahoma car dealer is selling a 2024 Suzuki Jimny it claims is “legal to drive” in the States. It appears to be in pristine condition and has only 4,705 miles on the odometer. Whether or not it’s actually legal in the USA is a giant flag in the same shade as the Suzuki though. The Suzuki Jimny is, in many ways, a modernized Samurai—fun, cool-looking, and boasting genuine off-road capabilities.

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Italian firm DR fined €6 million for misrepresenting Chinese cars

Autocar

Hyundai Kona-sized DR 5.0 is one of Italy’s favourite crossovers Italy's competition and markets authority contends that DR and Evo cars aren't actually built in Italy Italian car brands DR and Evo has been fined €6 million (£5.1m) for marketing Chinese cars as being made in Italy. The European nation's competitions and markets authority, the AGCM, said in a statement that the brands’ parent company, DR Automobiles, had wrongly marketed Italy as the origin of its cars.

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The 1913 Waverly Model 93 EV Is The OG Tesla

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If you think EVs are new, think again as an electric Waverly is going up for auction. The 1913 Model 93 was originally said to have a range of 80 to 100 miles. The car’s powertrain is no longer original, but apparently functions. Electric vehicles are often seen as a modern creation, but they actually date back more than a century. That’s certainly the case with this 1913 Waverly Model 93 EV.

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Rivian R1T Quad Max to tackle Pikes Peak with 1,025 horsepower

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Motorsports , Truck , Electric , Off-Road Vehicles , Racing Vehicles , Performance , Rivian Continue reading Rivian R1T Quad Max to tackle Pikes Peak with 1,025 horsepower Rivian R1T Quad Max to tackle Pikes Peak with 1,025 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Italy Fines DR Automobiles $6.4M For Passing Off Chinese Cars As Italian

Carscoops

The Italian government has fined DR Automobiles millions for ‘pretending’ to be made in Italy. The vehicles are actually made in China and the government has photos of “finished” cars being imported for what was supposed to be final assembly. The government also took issue with DR’s use of the tricolor motif. The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has fined DR Automobiles €6 ($6.4 / £5.1) million for “unfair commercial practices.” The govern

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Dealers cut stocking costs by buying to order at auction

Motor Trader

Dealers are competing to buy higher value used SUVs at auction to satisfy customer orders. That’s the view of Aston Barclays which said dealers are protecting their cashflow by not stocking these vehicles in large numbers. Premium brands are dominating Aston Barclay’s June used car desirability Index with the Porsche Taycan, Range Rover Velar and Audi Q7 the three most sought-after cars at auction.

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Chinese Automakers Call For 25% Tariffs On Imported Euro Cars With Big Engines

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Leaders in Europe and China want to strike a tariff deal to de-escalate trade tensions. Chinese car companies and European brands recently met in Beijing to discuss the issue. German carmakers have exported $1.2 billion of applicable cars to China this year. Several Chinese car manufacturers want large combustion-powered vehicles imported from Europe hit with 25% tariffs in response to the European Union’s decision to increase import tariffs on Chinese EVs by up to 38.1%.

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Tesla Model Y Review: Electric SUV pioneer finally has company

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Tesla , Buying Guide , New Car Reviews , Crossover , SUV , Electric Continue reading Tesla Model Y Review: Electric SUV pioneer finally has company Tesla Model Y Review: Electric SUV pioneer finally has company originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This 1000 HP Hummer H1 Electromod Has A Tesla Heart

Carscoops

North American Electric Vehicles has unveiled their new Executive Edition Cyber-Hummer. It’s an H1 electromod, which has a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with 1,000 hp. The model costs $139,900 but the company plans to eventually offer more affordable variants. The GMC Hummer EVs are wonderfully ridiculous, but they’re not nearly as cool as the original Hummer H1.

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B.C. dealers upset about decision to change EV rebate program

Canadian Auto Dealer

The sudden news that the B.C. government is changing its electric vehicle rebate program has the province’s automotive dealers and its association disappointed and confused. Blair Qualey, President of the B.C. New Cars Dealers Association, told Canadian auto dealer he expects EV sales will “fall off a cliff” as a result of the changes. Qualey said his association was informed earlier this week that the CleanBC program dealing with EV rebates was being modified.

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Subaru Settles Fuel Pump Class Action, Lawyers Get $15.5 Million vs. $81,250 For Owners

Carscoops

Eleven plaintiffs will receive $3,750 each, and another 16 will get $2,500 each. Subaru had recalled the 2017-2020 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, Forester, Ascent, BRZ, WRX models. The automaker will extend fuel pump warranty to 15 years after initial service date. Subaru will compensate owners of select 2017-2020 models with defective fuel pumps and extend warranties to 15 years.