U-Haul Toy Hauler aims for track days
Motor Authority
DECEMBER 7, 2024
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Michigan Suspends Hyundai Dealership’s License “For Imminent Harm To Public” But Reinstates It
Carscoops
DECEMBER 7, 2024
The state of Michigan temporarily suspended LaFontaine Hyundai’s dealer license in Livonia. The dealership allegedly leased used cars as new, violating state regulations on vehicle sales. LaFontaine Auto Group blamed rogue employees before getting its dealer license reinstated. It’s not uncommon to hear about shady dealership practices —after all, the auto industry has its share of unsavory characters—but sometimes, just sometimes, they do get caught.
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Car Deal of the Day: Comfortable Citroen e-C4 is tempting at just £208 a month
Auto Express
DECEMBER 7, 2024
An Auto Express readers favourite, the Citroen e-C4 is our Deal of the Day for 7 December
Dealer Profit Margins On Dodge Charger Daytona EV Are Pretty Lucrative
Carscoops
DECEMBER 7, 2024
Dodge dealers are in line to make a killing on every new Charger Daytona EV they sell, a new report says. Cars Direct claims dealers could pocket $3,246 based on the difference between the invoice price and MSRP. Markups could balloon that figure – one dealer told reporters Daytonas would sell for at least $10k over list price. Dodge dealers are set for some big paydays if they can persuade drivers to take a new Charger EV home.
Subaru Dethrones BMW In Consumer Report’s 2025 Brand Rankings, Rivian And Jeep Dead Last
Carscoops
DECEMBER 7, 2024
Subaru overtook BMW for the top spot in the overall Consumer Reports rankings after two years. Subaru also claimed the highest reliability score, surpassing Toyota and Lexus for the first time ever. Jeep and Rivian filled the last two spots, continuing to struggle with unresolved reliability issues. In an industry constantly chasing the next big thing, sometimes the real winners are the ones who stick to what works.
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Porsche Settles Leaky Sunroof Lawsuit, But Some Owners Get A Better Deal Than Others
Carscoops
DECEMBER 7, 2024
Macan, Cayenne, and Panamera owners can get repair reimbursements based on mileage and age. Faulty sunroof drainage systems allegedly caused cabin leaks, prompting a US class action lawsuit. Claims for the Porsche sunroof settlement must be submitted no later than February 4, 2025. Even Porsche isn’t immune to the occasional mechanical misstep, and this time it involves an often-overlooked detail: sunroof drainage.
Used Skoda Enyaq (Mk1, 2021-date) buyer’s guide: low prices boost EV’s appeal
Auto Express
DECEMBER 7, 2024
A full used buyers guide on the Skoda Enyaq covering the Mk1 thats been on sale since 2021
An Affordable Jaguar, Least Reliable Vehicles And The Best EV For A Cheapskate In This Week's Car Buying Roundup
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 7, 2024
Jaguar is looking to turn a page and move in a radical new direction. While its rebranding gained polarizing reactions, the new EV concept is intriguing. The last time Jaguar had this much buzz was when it launched the F-type coupe and convertible and, if you are in the market for an old-school sports car, these Read more.
Elon Musk Loses His $56 Billion Pay Day, Flooded McLarens In Florida And Americans Love Hybrids In This Week's Car Culture Roundup
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 7, 2024
Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the country earlier this year, wrecking houses , bursting river banks and flooding cars. Lots and lots of cars. Now, some of those flood-damaged vehicles are turning up at auctions, including real bedroom poster cars from the likes of McLaren , Porsche and Lamborghini. - Owen Read more.
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition Review: A Muscle Car That Can Rock Crawl
Carscoops
DECEMBER 7, 2024
PROS ›› Great performance, almost unstoppable off-road, well-equipped CONS ›› Very expensive, sub-par on-road handling, high fuel consumption The ocean of new automobiles available for sale is somewhat monotonous. Some might even feel that way about Jeep’s lineup. It’s full of crossovers and SUVs that aren’t particularly good at evoking strong emotions.
Lexus: A guide to everything you need to know
CarExpert
DECEMBER 7, 2024
Lexus is this year celebrating its 35th anniversary of, as it says, “being a disruptor in the luxury vehicle segment”, and there’s plenty to celebrate from that time. Lexus LC500 Convertible Its history might be short relative to some of its European contemporaries, but there have been a plethora of influential vehicles that have brought the Japanese brand firmly into the luxury segments.
This Brand New 2002 Ford Thunderbird Was Stashed Away With Delivery-Mileage For 22 Years
Carscoops
DECEMBER 7, 2024
This delivery-mileage 2002 Ford Thunderbird presents a rare collectible opportunity. The convertible model has been kept in storage since new for over two decades. Powered by a 3.9-liter V8, it’s now listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, ready for its next owner. Perhaps one of the lowest-mileage Ford Thunderbirds in the US is up for auction on Bring A Trailer, and if you’re feeling nostalgic for the early 2000s, it might be a tempting buy.
Tired or wired? UK road trip in the 260,000-mile Tesla Model S
Autocar
DECEMBER 7, 2024
We plotted a route from the Supercharger in Exeter to another at Westfield shopping centre in London Landmark EV is now a decade old yet it still has what it takes to rival the latest and greatest "The Model S is, quite simply, a landmark moment in our lives. Our testers words, printed in these very pages back in 2013, when we put an early, left-hand-drive Tesla Model S up against the Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide and crowned the Tesla the winner.
Tesla Model S Plaid Transforms Into A Dodge Challenger Hellcat After Body Swap
Carscoops
DECEMBER 7, 2024
A YouTuber created what could be the first fully electric Dodge Challenger Hellcat build. The muscle car rides on Tesla Model S Plaid underpinnings, with 1,020 hp of EV power. The exterior uses genuine Hellcat panels, but most of the interior is factory-spec Tesla. What do Tesla fanatics and Dodge enthusiasts have in common? At first glance, not much, except now, they both have something to argue about.
2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid off-road review
CarExpert
DECEMBER 7, 2024
Is there a market for US-style dual-cab 4×4 ute thats bigger than a Ranger and smaller than an F-150, but more comfortable and less expensive than both? Cue the GWM Cannon Alpha , the latest 4×4 offering in the Cannon dual-cab ute range. Its bigger, more luxurious and better appointed, so lets take a test drive and see if the Alpha lives up to the name and the hype.
Which Car Do You Most Regret Buying?
Carscoops
DECEMBER 7, 2024
The Mk2 VW Golf GTI I bought was plagued with red flags but I went for it. The Audi A4 I purchased had a CVT transmission that was completely unreliable. Some cars you buy are so good, so much fun and so reliable that you wish you’d jumped into ownership sooner. Or, looking back, you wonder why you ever sold them. And then there are the other cars.
Which ultimate road trip car would you buy?
CarExpert
DECEMBER 7, 2024
It’s almost Christmas once again, so it’s time to dream a little and hope Santa grants our wishes. As many people wrap up their working year, a lot head off on a road trip either to be with family for festivities, or for a long-awaited holiday break. With this in mind, the CarExpert editorial team has put together a list of its dream road trip cars.
GWM's flat-eight motorbike proves Chinese car makers can have fun
Autocar
DECEMBER 7, 2024
Flat eight reportedly makes around 150bhp and 140lb ft Firm behind the Funky Cat also builds a 2.0-litre flat-eight couch on wheels It has come to my attention that the people behind the Funky Cat (Great Wall Motor, who later renamed the Ora EV something much more prosaic) have made something actually funky. This column item is ultimately going to be about cars, so I beg the patience of any reader who will write in when they see mention of a motorcycle on these pages, but I should tell you about
Best Platform Sharing, Car-Related App And F1 Season In This Week's QOTD Roundup
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 7, 2024
Platform sharing is all but necessary to run a successful car company in the modern world, but which automakers have done it best? Last week we asked you that exciting question and you sounded off. From the logical answers to the absurd, our readers didnt disappoint. - Logan Carter Read More Read more.
Racing to change the world: When Autocar met Sir Lewis Hamilton
Autocar
DECEMBER 7, 2024
As Hamilton leaves Mercedes, we look back on our 2021 interview with the seven-time F1 champion (and Autocar award winner) Sir Lewis Hamilton will race for Mercedes-AMG for the final time at today's Abu Dhabi grand prix (8 December), bringing to an end one of the longest-running and most successful tenures in the sport's history. As the seven-time world champion begins brushing up on his Italian and packing his bags for a new era in Maranello, we're looking back at our exclusive interview with H
Electric Water Pumps: What They Are and Why They Matter
Car Examer
DECEMBER 7, 2024
Heres what electric water pumps do, how they work, and why theyre becoming a key feature in todays cars. If youve been hearing about electric water pumps and wondering what the fuss is all about, youre not alone. These modern marvels are quietly revolutionizing vehicle cooling systems, showing up in everything from electric cars to high-performance sports models.
The most expensive cars from Australia’s top mainstream brands
CarExpert
DECEMBER 7, 2024
Australia’s 10 best-selling brands are just that because they have a range of affordable cars that appeal to mass-market buyers. But we’re sure you’ve wondered how expensive things can get, especially when talking about brands that aren’t known for luxury products and steep price tags. So to satisfy that itch, we’ve taken a look at the current top 10 brands in Australia and compiled a list showing off each of their single most expensive models.
Airbus Wants Pilots To Fly From The John, Luxury Cruise Passengers Go On Hunger Strike And The Voyager Probes Are Dying In This Week's Beyond Cars Roundup
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 7, 2024
When airlines are in serious financial trouble, they start furloughing pilots. Airbus is working to transform the desperate measure of reducing operations costs into a sales pitch for its planes. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) claims the European aerospace giant is proposing putting a toilet in the cockpit to Read more.
Underwater Car Shoppers, Rogue Teslas And The Deadliest Cars On The Road In This Week's News Roundup
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 7, 2024
Americans owe trillions in car payments and the last few years have shown that people are willing to accept life ruining payments to be able to drive what they want. A recent video of a customer at a Mercedes dealership showed in real time just how wildly financially irresponsible folks who get into these car buying Read more.
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