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BMW 6-Series coupe and convertible reportedly return to US in 2026

Motor Authority

BMW's 6-Series nameplate may be revived for a new line of coupes and convertibles, according to a recent report. Citing a supplier source, Automotive News (subscription required) reported on Tuesday that BMW will introduce a new 6-Series range in the second half of 2026 as the replacement for both the 8-Series and gas-powered versions of the.

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China imports May 2024: Toyota (+51.3%), Mini (+49.2%) highlight sinking market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The new gen Land Cruiser helps lift Toyota imports sales in China. Sales of new imported cars in China sink -13.2% year-on-year in May to just 50,712 units, leading to a year-to-date tally off -9.3% to 262,801. Lexus (+8.3%) goes against the negative market to extend its lead over the brands ranking. Mercedes (-32.7%) ranks 2nd but implodes year-on-year while BMW (+5.4%) stays at its usual third place.

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Porsche Taycan recalled for potential brake fluid leak

Motor Authority

Porsche has issued a recall of its Taycan due to the chance of brake fluid leaking, something that could potentially result in the loss of braking performance. The recall affects certain Taycans from the 2020 model year, when the electric sedan was launched, right up to the 2025 model year which saw the introduction of an updated Taycan range. A.

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Three things I like (and don’t like) about the 2025 BMW M5

Machines with Souls

The 2025 BMW M5 is an all-new hybrid super sedan with over 700 horsepower. But with 1,100 pounds added, is it still an M5? The post Three things I like (and don’t like) about the 2025 BMW M5 appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Report: BMW XM plug-in hybrid hits dead end by 2028

Motor Authority

BMW plans to end production of the XM plug-in hybrid in 2028 Plans for a full electric XM have been canceled, as well The twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 and electric motor powertrain lives on in forthcoming M models BMW launched the XM plug-in hybrid SUV in 2022 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the M division. It's the first M vehicle not.

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Volvo believes estate demand has returned – but has it?

Autocar

Estate fans are celebrating the return of the V60 and V90 but SUVs have slowed the wagon's roll in Europe News that Volvo will revive sales of estate cars in the UK after cancelling them last year has gained huge traction both inside and outside the automotive media, possibly driven by those who still prefer estates to the now-dominant SUV bodystyle.

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2025 Porsche 911 GT3 track star rips around the 'Ring

Motor Authority

The current 992 generation of the Porsche 911 has undergone a mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 model year, one that includes the addition of a hybrid powertrain for the GTS grade. Updated versions of the various Carrera grades, including the electrified GTS, were unveiled in May, but other grades are still out testing. One of them is the.

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Rimac's Verne robotaxi service ready to deploy in 2026

Motor Authority

Rimac's latest EV has no steering wheel or pedals The Level 4 self-driving electric car will form the basis for a robitaxi service The robotaxi service named Verne will first launch in Croatia Rimac may be best known for its Nevera electric hypercar, but the Croatian technology company provides a wide array of products and services and intends to.

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DeLorean DMC-12 goes electric with 215bhp and 150-mile range

Autocar

Electrogenic dumps the 1980s icon's wheezy V6 for a rapid-charging battery and a punchy EV motor Electrogenic has revealed a 'plug-and-play' conversion package for the DeLorean DMC-12, swapping the 1980s film star's much-maligned V6 for a quicker and quieter EV set-up. The Oxfordshire firm, which has previously produced electric conversions of the Citroën DS, Land Rover Defender and Jaguar E-Type, now offers a 'drop-in' EV conversion kit for the DMC-12.

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Toyota Is Building A GR86 With A GR Corolla Engine And AWD For SEMA

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Evasive Motorsports is building a GR 86 with GR Corolla running gear for Toyota. The job is far from a simple engine swap but instead requires several custom parts. It’ll be a main feature at SEMA 2024 later this year. Toyota might not have a big batch of in-house-built sports cars coming but it knows what fans really want. To that end, it’s about to bring a spiritual successor to the Toyota Celica GT-Four to SEMA.

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Experiencing the life and hardships of a 1960s lorry driver

Autocar

Tate & Lyle trucked sugar from London; this Foden is a later, 1970 model We discover how hard it is to thread a 22-tonne eight-wheeler through towns and scale hills on a freezing night The heavy goods vehicles of today are incredibly sophisticated, featuring all manner of electronic systems to keep their drivers and road users around them as safe as possible.

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Line5 Integrates 'Your Dealer Experience' Platform

AutoDealer Today

DX product add designed to enhance F&I revenue capture and customer relationships.

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Porsche’s One-Off 911 GT3 RS Is More Vase Than Racecar

Carscoops

Porsche Netherlands celebrates its 75th anniversary with a one-off 911 GT3 RS. The track-focused 911 is dressed in a “Delfts Blauw” livery, originally found in Dutch pottery. It remains unclear if the car will be sold or displayed at a dealership. The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a serious track tool leaving little to be desired in terms of wild looks.

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Ford Capri locked in for electric SUV rebirth

CarExpert

The Ford Capri is the latest in a long line of classic and beloved nameplates that is being reborn in a high-riding crossover or SUV form. Overnight, Ford’s European division published the first teaser images of the forthcoming electric SUV that’s tipped to adopt the Capri name. It’s set to be revealed on July 10. It’s the ‘coupe’ inspired counterpart to the Europe-only Ford Explorer , with both models riding on Volkswagen’s MEB electric vehicle (EV) arc

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Rimac’s Verne Robotaxi Is A Sporty 2-Seat Coupe With Sliding Doors And No Steering Wheel Or Wipers

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Electric supercar-maker Rimac has unveiled its Verne robotaxi. The driverless pods only have two seats because research showed most cab rides involved one or two passengers. The first service starts running in Zagreb, Croatia, in 2026, but 11 more cities around the world to follow. Mate Rimac has already turned the supercar world on its head with the record-setting, ICE-humbling electric Nevera , and now he wants to do the same with cabs.

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Do-Not-Drive Recall Issued for VWs

AutoDealer Today

Front passenger airbag may not deploy in a crash due to wiring flaw.

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A Cybertruck polished to a mirror-like sheen is now for sale for $150,000

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Chevrolet , Buying Guide , New Car Reviews , Crossover , SUV , Electric , Luxury Continue reading A Cybertruck polished to a mirror-like sheen is now for sale for $150,000 A Cybertruck polished to a mirror-like sheen is now for sale for $150,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jun 2024 05:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Paperwork 'Piling Up Really Bad' at Dealers as Cyberattack Outage Continues

Motor 1

Over 15,000 dealers still can't access CDK software that runs everything from repairs to payroll, and it may not be back up until July.

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2025 Chevy Blazer EV Review: Gremlins cleared, it's a winner once again

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Chevrolet , Buying Guide , New Car Reviews , Crossover , SUV , Electric , Luxury Continue reading 2025 Chevy Blazer EV Review: Gremlins cleared, it's a winner once again 2025 Chevy Blazer EV Review: Gremlins cleared, it's a winner once again originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jun 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DMS Outage Could Ding June Sales

AutoDealer Today

One forecast expects big effect while another sees deliveries up.

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Mazda Australia’s SUV lineup is about to get more complicated

CarExpert

Mazda Australia has previewed its expanded range of more upmarket SUVs, with our country to be the first and only market globally to offer the CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90 concurrently. The preview at the National Gallery in Canberra marks the first time all four Large Architecture-based SUVs have been displayed together publicly. The CX-70 and CX-80 are due in Australia by the end of 2024, while the CX-60 and CX-90 were launched here in 2023.

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VW Will Invest $5 Billion In Rivian To Get Its EV Tech And Software

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The JV was formed while VW’s own Cariad software division struggles with its next-gen systems. Rivian says the funding will support the production of the R2 and R3. It’s unclear which VW models will be the first to use Rivian software. Volkswagen will invest around $5 billion in Rivian and form a joint venture with the U.S. electric vehicle startup to develop next-generation electrical architecture and software technologies that future models from the two brands will use.

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Used BEV values continue to fall in positive June used car market

Motor Trader

Average used car values in June fell by 0.1% or £25 at three years and 60,000 miles, according to cap hpi. BEV values continue to fall, down -1.7% on average, equivalent to £350. Cap hpi said whilst they remain the worst-performing fuel type regarding value retention, it was “encouraging” that June’s Live movement down is significantly less compared to the previous three months.

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Your New Toyota Grand Highlander And Lexus TX Might Shoot Their Airbag Out The Window

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Toyota and Lexus are recalling over 145,000 Grand Highlander and TX crossovers. They are equipped with a side curtain airbag that can move outside the vehicle if the driver’s window is lowered. There’s no fix at the moment, but owners will be notified when a remedy is available. The Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX have been a hit with consumers, but they’re the subject of a massive recall.

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Hyundai Inster is a 217-mile EV city car priced from £22,000

Autocar

Inster measures 3.8m long, 1.6m wide and 1.6m tall Firm aims to broaden appeal of electric cars with flexible new four-seater Hyundai is gearing up for an assault on the mainstream electric car market with the new Inster, its smallest and most affordable EV yet. It is based on the Hyundai Casper , a diminutive city car that has so far been sold exclusively with a petrol engine in the Korean market.

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Over 30,000 Porsche Taycans Have Front Brakes That Could Fail

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A new recall requires 2020-2025 Porsche Taycans to be repaired in the U.S. Dealers have been instructed to install new front brake hoses. Existing front brake hoses can become compressed over time and crack. Electric vehicles are heavy, and heavy cars need good brakes. Unfortunately for the owners of almost 32,000 Porsche Taycans in the United States, their EVs have front brake hoses that could crack, leading to a loss of brake fluid that could render the front brakes useless.

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Automotive vacancies fall for the second consecutive month

Motor Trader

The automotive industry has reported another reduction in the number of job vacancies. The Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) latest Vacancy Rate Tracker for May 2024 found that the reduction from 4.1 to 3.7 vacancies for every 100 employees has taken the sector out of the top spot for the highest number of open posts. Motor trade vacancies have now fallen slightly behind the hospitality sector where there are 3.9 vacancies per 100 employees.

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2024 Ford Shelby F-150 Offers 785 HP From A Boosted V8 For $139,995

Carscoops

Shelby will build just 800 examples of its modified F-150 for 2024. The truck is powered by a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 with a Gen 5 Whipple supercharger. The suspension features a set of advanced Fox shocks with internal bypass valves. The Ford F-150 is – and probably always will be – the quintessential American pickup truck. It’s been a best-seller for decades, and there’s an F-150 variant that suits pretty much anyone.

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Macklin technician wins Hyundai Motors UK skills competition

Motor Trader

Macklin Motors technician Liam Hendry has won the UK skills Olympics Competition The competition was organised by Hyundai Motor UK to determine the “best of the best” from 870 technicians across its retailer network. The UK Skills Olympics is open to all Hyundai Expert and Master level Technicians across the UK retailer network, with overall winner representing the UK at the European Skills Olympics finals in September.

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Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge Gets A Carbon Fiber Widebody Upgrade

Carscoops

1016 Industries has introduced a new carbon fiber package for the Cullinan Black Badge. The widebody kit includes new bumpers, extended fender flares, and a rear diffuser. The company didn’t mention pricing, but they offer a similar V3 package for $65,000. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge commands attention and owners looking to make an impression can get a new carbon fiber body kit from 1016 Industries.

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Toyota bZ4X

Autocar

Toyota's electric crossover finally makes it to UK roads. It's on good form – just don't expect fireworks Toyota has mostly stayed out of the early electric car melee. After all, with its range of efficient hybrids, it didn’t need EVs to meet fleet CO2 targets. To the contrary: it has enough wiggle room to happily continue churning out GR Yarises and naturally aspirated V8 Lexus LC 500s.

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2026 Chevy Camaro Render Takes Aim At Ford Mustang Dark Horse

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Independent designer Hycade, created a detailed digital concept of a 2026 Camaro. The design retains classic Camaro features but adds a modern, aggressive look. The Camaro nameplate could return as an EV in the not-too-distant future. The Chevrolet Camaro was discontinued last year without a direct successor on the horizon, but the spirit of the muscle car lives on among automotive enthusiasts.

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2024 MG 3: Drive-away pricing returns, but there’s a catch

CarExpert

The new-generation MG 3 is still a much more expensive proposition than its predecessor, but the Chinese carmaker has tried to narrow the gap. It has announced a return to drive-away pricing for the MG 3, but only for petrol-powered models. The Excite, previously priced at $23,990 before on-road costs, is now priced at $24,990 drive-away as part of this so-called “strategic pricing adjustment” The Essence has gone from $25,990 before on-roads to $26,990 drive-away.

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Fiat Topolino Turned Into An Adorable Beach Car By Castagna Milano

Carscoops

The Fiat Topolino served as a base for the latest Castagna Milano coachbuilt special. The EV goes roofless and doorless while adopting high-quality materials for the exposed cabin. The long-tail version adds more style and practicality to the mix. Castagna Milano , known for the “Spiaggina” conversions of the Fiat 500, offers a similar package for the smaller Fiat Topolino EV.

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Reynolds to hold Amplify 2024 summit August 19-20

Canadian Auto Dealer

Reynolds and Reynolds has announced details regarding its auto retail summit, set to take place at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Virginia from August 19-20 this year. The Reynolds Retail Summit: Amplify 2024 event will feature educational workshops focused on dealership processes and best practices. Some topics include FTC compliance, data and security, accounting, eContracting and contracts-in-transit, and used vehicles.

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VW Tells 271,000 Atlas Owners Not To Use The Passenger Seat

Carscoops

VW is recalling 271,330 Atlas SUVs in America after a fault was discovered with the passenger airbag wiring. Owners of 2020-21 Atlas and 2020-24 Atlas Cross Sport models are being asked not to use the passenger seat if possible. VW will replace the passenger occupant detection system sensor mat and harness. In Greek mythology Atlas was condemned to hold up the sky for eternity.

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Official: Aston Martin Valiant Goes Extreme with a 730-HP V-12 and a 6-Speed Manual Transmission

Automotive Addicts

Aston Martin has just introduced a new track-focused marvel to its lineup: the Valiant. This aero-heavy supercar, derived from the exquisite Valour coupe , promises an exhilarating driving experience with its potent powertrain and sophisticated design. True to Aston Martin’s ethos of delivering powerful engines, the Valiant boasts a twin-turbo V-12 engine producing an impressive 730 horsepower, paired with a six-speed manual transmission for a pure driving experience.