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A Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally dominated an SCCA RallyCross

Motor Authority

A Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally was the quickest car around an SCCA RallyCross course The Mustang Mach-E Rally won both its class and the outright event A Ford engineer was behind the wheel, simply as weekend fun Attendees and participants at the Detroit Octoberfast RallyCross event at the Auto City Speedway didn’t hear it coming, but an EV came.

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Mobilize Duo

Autocar

Renault mobility brand's first model promises to rewrite the city car rulebook in a fun-sized package Before we consider the weird - and perhaps wonderful - world of the Mobilize Duo, we should briefly revisit the car it ultimately succeeds: the Renault Twizy.There was plenty about that two-seater quadricycle that made it an illogical purchase. It didn't have windows or a heater, its electric range was less than 50 miles and it cost as much as most second-hand city cars of the period.

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VW ups investment with Rivian to $5.8B, forms technology joint venture

Motor Authority

VW Group and Rivian collaborate on electrical architecture and software development First Rivian to use jointly developed systems will be R2 due in 2026 First VW Group models will use the the systems from 2027 Volkswagen Group has decided to deepen its ties with U.S. electric vehicle startup Rivian, with the two companies announcing on Tuesday.

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Radical new Renault interiors move upmarket, keep buttons

Autocar

Radical cockpit features in the Emblème concept, set to evolve into a production car in three years Design boss Gilles Vidal reveals “breakthrough solutions” coming to future models Renault will radically rethink its approach to interior design with its next-generation electric cars , due from 2028, as part of a bid to improve usability while moving upmarket and embracing ultra-advanced new technologies.

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2026 Ferrari Roma successor spied for first time

Motor Authority

Ferrari Roma successor spotted testing in public view New coupe will likely be a heavy update rather than complete redesign Powertrain may incorporate hybrid technology Engineers from Ferrari have been spotted testing what's likely to be the successor to the Roma coupe. The prototype is heavily camouflaged but the shape is similar to the Roma.

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GM Recalls Thousands Over Crash Risk

AutoDealer Today

Excessive transmission valve wear in certain vehicles can cause wheel locking.

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Polestar drops price on 3 SUV, streamlines 2 liftback lineup

Motor Authority

The Polestar 3 has been given a price cut for 2025, while the Polestar 2 is a lot more expensive The 2025 Polestar 3 now starts at $68,900 The 2025 Polestar 2 now starts at $66,200 Swedish performance EV brand Polestar is bringing down the starting price of some of its models in the U.S. while raising it on others. The U.S.-built Polestar 3.

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2026 Honda Passport revealed with bigger, brawnier design

Motor Authority

Redesigned 2026 Honda Passport revealed ahead of launch in early 2025 2026 Honda Passport comes standard with 285-hp V-6 2026 Honda Passport pricing will start in mid-$40,000 range A new generation of the Honda Passport two-row midsize SUV is headed to showrooms early next year as a 2026 model. Buyers will be able to choose from a base RTL model.

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Why Your Dealership Needs AI to Stay Ahead

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Why Your Dealership Needs AI to Stay Ahead AI is reshaping the automotive industry. Learn why AI isn’t just a nice-to-have for dealerships; it’s necessary to be competitive. Dealership AI has revolutionized the car business worldwide, and it shows no sign of stopping. Due to the abundance of available data, dealerships are a prime environment for maximizing AI.

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VW ups investment into Rivian to $5.8B, forms technology joint venture

Motor Authority

VW Group and Rivian collaborate on electrical architecture and software development First Rivian to use jointly developed systems will be R2 due in 2026 First VW Group models will use the the systems from 2027 Volkswagen Group has decided to deepen its ties with U.S. electric vehicle startup Rivian, with the two companies announcing on Tuesday.

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Buyers set to have longer to complain after car finance commission ruled unlawful

Autocar

Court of Appeal's ruling effectively bans dealers profiting from finance deals unless the buyer gives their consent Buyers who took out car finance deals that included non-discretionary dealer commission are set to have longer to complain after a court ruling deemed the practice unlawful. In what is being called the biggest finance scandal since PPI in the middle of the last decade, the Financial Conduct Authority said it will make its decision on extending the complaints timeframe by mid-Decemb

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New-Vehicle Prices See Little Change

AutoDealer Today

The ATP is still elevated despite still-rising incentive packages as the year wanes.

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Lane watch: Favorable trends for dealers starting to gain stronger foothold

Auto Remarketing

Black Book highlighted a trio of trends in its latest installment of Market Insights that could be favorable for dealers as they navigate the last 45 days of 2024. Analysts said wholesale prices softened another 0.54% last week, while the auction conversion remained stable at 58% for the third straight week. Furthermore, Black Book noticed its estimated used retail days to turn dropped for the fourth week in a row and is now at roughly 48 days.

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The C8 Corvette Z06 Is Stupid Quick Around the Nurburgring

Motor 1

Even though it's unofficial, the 670-horsepower Corvette Z06 completed the lap in 7:10.51.

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Charisma! Communications Launches Independent Research Agency

AutoSuccessOnline

Charisma! Communications has debuted their newest offering of comprehensive research reports, named CC Insights! Led by an independent group of the industry’s top analysts with decades of experience, CC Insights! will focus on deep dive research reports targeted at industry trends such as: connected car, manufacturer certified programs and the evolving EV landscape, among other topics.

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2026 Honda Passport: This Is It

Motor 1

Honda's toughest SUV goes on sale early next year with a starting price in the mid-$40,000 range.

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BYD’s electric supercar is China’s fastest car

CarExpert

BYD has smashed a Chinese production car record as it aims to take the fight to high-performance electric vehicles (EVs) from prestigious European manufacturers. The U9, manufactured and sold by BYD’s luxury EV subsidiary Yangwang, achieved a top speed of 391.94km/h during testing at a closed oval circuit in Germany to set a new speed record for a Chinese car.

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Fiat Is Selling Hybrids that Run on Ethanol

Motor 1

After gasoline and diesel hybrids, Stellantis wants to show ethanol can also improve efficiency.

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Would You Drop $107K On A Four-Cylinder Mercedes-AMG GT?

Carscoops

Mercedes expands its sports coupe lineup with the introduction of the base AMG GT 43 model. It’s powered by a 416 hp 2.0-liter inline-four hybrid with an advanced electronic gas turbocharger. Pricing starts at $105,900 before fees, with first deliveries expected within the next few weeks. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve got a four-cylinder sports car parked right outside as I write this (an S2000 , for the curious), and I’ll be the first to admit that a good four-pot engine ( se

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This Is the Last Porsche 911 Dakar—And It's Lovely

Motor 1

Porsche Sonderwunsch created the custom look for the final 911 Dakar.

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2026 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Prototype Refines Its Aero Game In Nurburgring Test

Carscoops

Porsche’s next 911 GT3 RS has been spied testing at the Nurburgring ahead of a launch next year. The 992.2-generation facelifted RS will continue to use a 4.0-liter flat six but could lose torque due to emissions regulations. Even tighter regs will force Porsche to add either turbos or hybrid power to the GT3 and RS after 2026. A prototype of Porsche ’s next 911 GT3 RS has been spied putting in some hot development laps at Germany’s Nurburgring, its natural home.

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A Moose Got Loose In a BMW Dealership and Trampled Two Classic Cars

Motor 1

The big beast caused some serious damage to a BMW 850i, poking a hole through the front fascia and denting the hood.

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Star cars from a century of British motoring

Autocar

Mini is one of the most beloved of all the cars ever built, and survived until 2000 We dive into the Autocar Archive to trace Britain's automotive story right from the very beginning One of the most widely consequential inventions of all time – the self-propelled carriage – emerged in the mid-1880s from Germany, courtesy of Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, and it was a business deal with the latter that sparked the British automotive industry into existence at an old cotton mill in Coventry.

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The Mercedes-AMG GT43 Coupe Is a Pricey Four-Cylinder Sports Car

Motor 1

At $107,050, it's one of the most expensive four-cylinder cars ever built.

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BYD rolls out $3000 range-wide discount, free home chargers

CarExpert

The BYD Festival has kicked off, bringing with it an interestingly named ‘Black Out Event’ featuring discounts of $3000 across almost its entire model range and a free home charger – but only for a limited time. Available from November 14 to 16, buyers of the Dolphin hatch, Seal sedan, Atto 3 SUV, and Sealion 6 SUV can benefit from the $3000 reduction to the respective vehicle’s purchase price, providing they take delivery before December 31, 2024.

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YangWang U9 Hits 244 MPH Top Speed, But Can’t Beat The Taycan At The Nurburgring

Carscoops

The YangWang U9 is the fastest Chinese production model with a top speed of 243.54 mph. The electric supercar lapped the Nurburgring at 7:17.900, although it could likely do better. The lap time falls short of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, and Rimac Nevera. BYD is back in the news again, this time with its YangWang U9 electric supercar claiming a Nürburgring lap time of 7:17.900 and a headline-grabbing top speed of 391.94 km/h (243.54 mph).

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Ford Is Already Cutting Production of Its New EVs

Motor 1

The Blue Oval blames the "rapidly deteriorating market conditions for electric vehicles.

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LA Auto Show Promises Debuts From Hyundai, VW, And More

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The Los Angeles Auto Show kicks off next week and it looks like we can expect debuts from Fiat, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Porsche, and Volkswagen. Highlights are slated to include the Hyundai Ioniq 9 as well as the US-spec Volkswagen Tiguan. They could be joined by the facelifted Kia EV6 as well as a special edition Fiat 500. With the SEMA Show firmly in the rearview mirror, we can turn our attention to the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Volvo Has No Intention to Kill Its Largest Gas SUV

Motor 1

The XC90 will remain in production "for as long as there is demand.

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MKHBD In Hot Water After Posting Then Deleting Video With Speeding Lambo

Carscoops

YouTuber MKBHD, also known as Marques Brownlee posted a video that showed himself speeding. Shortly after posting it, viewers called him out for it and he deleted that section in the video. Now, he’s taken responsibility and apologized for his driving. Tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee, known on social media as MKBHD has the pleasure of testing all sorts of cars.

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The 2025 Polestar 3 Costs Less and Delivers More Range

Motor 1

The new Long Range Single Motor gets 350 miles of range and starts at $68,500.

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2025 Hyundai Inster price leaked, flagship to start under $40,000 drive-away

CarExpert

The Hyundai Inster will be priced from less than $40,000 across all variants when the all-new electric vehicle (EV) arrives in Australia early next year, according to leaked pricing first spotted on the Whirlpool online forum. As a sponsor of The Big Trip – a new TV show on the Seven Network – Hyundai is giving away an example of the Inster Extended Range, which is expected to be the flagship of the lineup.

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Many Americans Are Underwater On Their Car Loans—And They Owe More Than Ever

Motor 1

With underwater buyers trading in cars owing more money than ever before, it could mean bad times are ahead.

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Electric Ford Capri and Explorer SUV production cut due to low demand

CarExpert

Ford’s decision to apply the Capri and Explorer nameplates to a pair of European electric SUVs was deemed controversial by the public, and now the carmaker is slowing down production as demand for both models wanes. As first reported by German publication Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger – and subsequently by Automobilwoche – work at the company’s Cologne factory that produces the Capri and Explorer has been reduced to a week-on, week-off schedule until Christmas.

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America’s 2025 VW Golf GTI Has Less Power. Here’s Why

Motor 1

The European model packs an extra 20 hp.

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2026 Honda Passport revealed with more rugged looks and capability

Torque Report

Honda has unveiled the fourth-generation 2026 Honda Passport, which now sports an even more rugged design to go with its increased capability. The Passport and and especially the Passport TrailSport is the most adventure-ready SUV in Honda’s lineup. On the outside the 2026 Passport now looks more rugged and bold than before. According to Honda, the 2026 “Passport features all-new bodywork conceived around a bold backpack design theme.” A unique matte black finish of the rear ro

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2025 GWM Tank 300 Hybrid review

CarExpert

GWM is not one to sit idly by, and the Tank 300 is a prime example of how an upstart carmaker can create waves in an automotive niche if it really wants to. Take the offroad-ready Jeep Wrangler , combine it with the luxurious yet rugged Mercedes-Benz G-Class , add a dash of Suzuki Jimny , and you get something like this: the GWM Tank 300 Ultra Hybrid.

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