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Dodge Charger Daytona convertible coming via aftermarket

Motor Authority

Florida's Drop Top Customs is almost ready to deliver a convertible conversion for the latest Dodge Charger Photos of the Charger Daytona EV with the conversion applied have been posted to social media Pricing hasn't been announced but a conversion for the previous Challenger costs $23,999 Dodge hasn't announced plans to offer a convertible.

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How Auto Dealers Can Turn Missed Appointments into Opportunities

Get My Auto

Missed appointments are an inevitable part of any auto dealers operations. While they can disrupt schedules and stall sales pipelines, they dont have to be a lost cause. Instead, with the right strategies, dealers can transform these no-shows into opportunities […] The post How Auto Dealers Can Turn Missed Appointments into Opportunities appeared first on Get My Auto.

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Rimac may have just teased its F1-rivaling track car

Motor Authority

Rimac may have provided a first glimpse at a single-seat track car in the works, which Rimac CEO and founder Mate Rimac has hinted will outpace current Formula 1 cars and top-level endurance racers. As first noted by The Supercar Blog, page nine of the latest issue of Rimac's official magazine shows a sketch depicting a trio of cars, with the car.

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Meet my 2025 BMW M3 Competition

Machines with Souls

Santa comes early to deliver my new 2025 BMW M3 Competition in BMW Individual Miami Blue the first LCI M3 of its kind. The post Meet my 2025 BMW M3 Competition appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Famous Essex Wire Shelby 427 Competition Cobra heads to auction

Motor Authority

A Shelby 427 Competition Cobra, billed as the winningest Cobra of all time, is headed to auction The car will be sold at Mecum's 2025 Kissimmee sale Mecum's estimate is between $4.5 million and $6 million One of the most successful original Shelby Cobras on the racetrack will go under the hammer at Mecum's auction scheduled for mid-January in.

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Lamborghini Recalls Exactly Two Revueltos for Potential Fire Risk

Motor 1

The recall was issued after a Revuelto burned to the ground in New York.

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Toyota Hilux Travo Trademark Hints At Next Generation Model

Carscoops

Toyota has filed the Hilux Travo trademark with Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property. The Travo suffix will most likely be used for the brand’s upcoming next-gen pickup truck. The redesigned model is widely expected to make its global debut sometime in 2025. In many markets outside North America, the Toyota Hilux has cemented itself as one of the most popular choices in the pickup segment.

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The TRX Has Nothing On This Viper-Powered Ram SRT-10

Carscoops

The ultimate Ram SRT-10 packs 500 hp and comes with a six-speed manual. Though 20 years old, this pickup truck has been driven only 12,000 miles. This Viper-powered monster rockets from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.9 seconds. The world of over-the-top trucks has been booming recently, with models like the Ram 1500 TRX and Ford F-150 Raptor R flaunting supercharged V8s and absurd power figures.

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You Only Need 68 Horsepower for Nürburgring Fun

Motor 1

An oversteering French hatchback on a wet Nordschleife is the stuff dreams are made of.

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Ford Drops 4 Recalls For Nearly 400,000 Vehicles In One Day

Carscoops

Ford issued four different recalls for various models, affecting a large vehicle population in the US. They concern issues with the high pressure fuel pumps, rear-view cameras, windows, and batteries. Owners of the affected models will be notified by letter, so they can visit their nearest dealer. It seems like Ford’s quality control team had their hands full this week as the company issued not one, not two, but four separate recalls, affecting a combined total of 394,466 vehicles.

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Recycled car names like Ford Capri and Renault 5 have been great for the industry, let’s have more in 2025

Auto Express

Car brands recycling famous car names from the past has been a controversial trend in recent years but our deputy editor, Richard Ingram is all for it.

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Used-Car Manager Loses It, Attacks Film Crew Over $1,500 Non-Refundable Test Drive Deposit

Carscoops

A news crew investigating a used-car dealer was assaulted by the dealership manager. Police arrested the manager shortly after the assault and booked him into jail. Reports reveal he is also accused of embezzling $144,454 from a previous dealership. Sometimes, the more you dig, the messier it gets, especially when it comes to shady car dealerships. What started as a simple investigation at a Pasadena, Texas , used-car lot quickly unraveled into a small-town scandal involving assault, accusations

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10 Fun and Effective Dealership Team Building Activities

Auto Alert

10 Fun and Effective Dealership Team Building Activities Running a successful car dealership relies heavily on the strength of your team. A cohesive, motivated, collaborative staff can enhance productivity, improve customer satisfaction, and create a positive workplace culture. Dealership team-building activities can be excellent ways to foster these qualities.

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Infiniti Driver Takes Beach Donuts Too Far, Nearly Adds Pedestrians To The Menu

Carscoops

Law enforcement says a 21-year-old illegally drove his car onto a Massachusetts beach. Once on the sand, he allegedly performed donuts and narrowly avoided hitting pedestrians. He now faces multiple charges, including allegations of driving under the influence that day. Beachgoers in Massachusetts hoping to catch a glimpse of some winter wildlife on December 26 got a surprise of a different kind: an Infiniti sedan tearing up the sand.

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EV battery reminders may be needed as temperatures plummet

Canadian Auto Dealer

As temperatures plummet, dealers may wish to provide consumers with some electric vehicle battery reminders when driving in cold weather conditions particularly where battery performance and reliability are concerned. They can take a few cues from CTEK, a vehicle charging solutions company, which offered a few tips on winter battery care. In a news release, they said temperatures below freezing can reduce battery capacity by up to 60 per cent and potentially pave the way for unexpected breakdow

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Some Kia Sorento PHEVs Could Catch Fire In A Crash Due To Fuel Line Leak

Carscoops

Kia’s latest recall impacts Sorento PHEVs that risk fuel leaks during frontal crashes. The issue only affects rack-steering-equipped PHEVs, leaving other models unaffected. The recall impacts 1,385 vehicles manufactured from April 2 to October 17, 2024. Certain Kia Sorento PHEV models in the US have a heightened chance of catching fire because of a fuel line that could get damaged in a crash.

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Navigating Social Media Trends to Enhance Your Dealership’s Brand Visibility

Shawn Ryder

In todays digital landscape, social media is more than just a platform for personal updates; its a crucial tool for businesses, including automotive dealerships, to enhance brand visibility and engage with potential customers. As trends continuously evolve, staying informed on how to leverage these changes can significantly impact your dealership’s success.

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Chevy Ends 2024 With Another Recall For The Equinox EV

Carscoops

The recall impacts Equinox EV models built from August 13 to October 16, 2024. Impacted models don’t produce enough pedestrian alert sound, increasing the risk of a collision. Dealerships will need to re-calibrate the EV’s body control module. The Chevrolet Equinox EV is involved in another recall in the United States, just two months after a handful had to be repaired for door strikers that could crack under pressure.

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Steering Through Volatility: GAP Reinsurance

Vanguard Dealer Services

The automotive industry, just like any other, has had its share of ups and downs. Yet, even amid market and industry fluctuations, I would estimate a large percentage of dealers are currently participating in the underwriting profits of reinsurance. This overwhelming participation in reinsurance is not without its implications, especially considering the constantly shifting economic landscape.

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B.C.’s Dearborn Ford celebrates 100th anniversary

Canadian Auto Dealer

A Canadian dealership celebrated its 100th anniversary in December just prior to the holidays in British Columbia. The century old business is Dearborn Ford in Kamloops and its been around since 1924. The dealership endured economic shifts, technological advancements, and changing consumer needs. Dearborn Ford said it has remained steadfast in its dedication to quality, integrity, and service over the years.

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At $7,500, Should We Be Glad To Have Found This 1999.5 Land Rover Discovery II?

Jalopnik

The ad for todays Nice Price or No Dice Disco shows us the truck in question and all the sellers other Landys. Lets see if this long-time Land Rover fan has set a price that might make us all just as enthusiastic. Read more.

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Block party: Who can build the ultimate lego car in 90 minutes?

Autocar

On your marks. Get set. Build! Three staffers compete to create the best car using Lego - which creation took the gong? Three of you Prior, Page and Phillips get some Lego and each make a sports car , said the bosses. Youll have 90 minutes. Write about what youve done.And then, Prior, youneed to pick a winner. Unbiasedly. With skin in the game, I couldnt be unbiased, so I decided to open it up to the office for judging.

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MG To Build Cars In Egypt As Global Expansion Continues

Carscoops

The car manufacturer is also eyeing up a manufacturing facility in Europe for its EVs. This new Egyptian plant will eventually have an annual capacity of up to 100,000 units. MG will kick off production at the site with the updated MG5. SAIC will start building MG vehicles in Egypt in the second quarter of 2026, an important step in the brand’s ongoing global expansions.

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J.D. Power releases full list of speakers for Auto Summit

Canadian Auto Dealer

J.D. Power has released the full list of speakers that will be taking part in its Auto Summit on Jan. 23, 2025, in New Orleans. Auto dealers, providers, and other industry players playing to attend the event can expect to see OEM exclusives such as Bart Herring of Mercedes-Benz USA, Eric Watson of Kia America, and Vinay Shahani of Nissan Americas. Other speakers range from Damian Mills, CEO of Mills Automotive Group; George Karolis, President of The Presidio Group; Brian Kramer of Cars Commerce;

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Cars with the best warranties 2025

Auto Express

We pick out the eight best car warranties in the UK and our car picks from each brand that offers them

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Volkswagen, I’m Begging You To Make An ID Buzz Syncro

Jalopnik

The Volkswagen Bus is part of an elite group of vehicles that are instantly recognizable to almost anyone on Earth. Vehicles like the Bus and the Beetle , and non-VWs like the Ford Mustang , transcend the sphere of car enthusiasts and have found homes in the hearts and minds of all different types of people. Volkswagens Read more.

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Old driving test vs new driving test: we take both in a day

Auto Express

We compare the changing challenges faced by learners by taking the original driving test in a modern Vauxhall Corsa - and todays equivalent in a 1930s classic

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Parts Bought For A Neglected Project Are Basically Free, That's Car Math

Jalopnik

From the ashes a phoenix will rise. I bought my 1997 Porsche Boxster track car a decade ago and it has been largely idle since 2020. I had grand plans when I pulled it into my garage and put it up on my Quickjacks. Its been a couple of years since I had even laid eyes on the car , having moved across the country, and Read more.

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Old driving test vs new driving test - pictures

Auto Express

Pictures of our old driving test vs new driving test feature

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Cars Are The Worst Way To Get Through Cities

Jalopnik

Cities and cars just dont get along. Cities are compact , maximally utilizing space for their human residents, while cars arent they take up precious space just sitting parked , and carry few people while moving. Weve already seen that motorcycles are faster than cars for getting through vehicle-friendly Los Angeles Read more.

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Cars with the best warranties - pictures

Auto Express

Pictures of cars with the best warranties

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These Are Jalopnik's Best Animal Stories Of 2024

Jalopnik

We are all animal lovers here at Jalopnik. Almost all of us have pets and, when animals face down transportation , we are usually on the animals side. This year, we covered a lot of critters: everything from the always entertaining Orca whales and their class war on the sailboats of the world to bears (or people who Read more.

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AUTOCRYPT to unveil latest cybersecurity advancements at CES 2025

Canadian Auto Dealer

As cybersecurity companies continue to launch and grow, dealers may see more options at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, which is set to take place from Jan. 7-10, 2025. Automotive cybersecurity and testing solutions company AUTOCRYPT is one such example. In a statement, the company said it is excited to bring its Cybersecurity Testing Platform to the global stage at CES.

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These Are The Best Cars We Drove In 2024

Jalopnik

I drove a lot of really good cars this year, from supercars to affordable EVs and everything in between, and so did many of my colleagues. Thats why weve rounded up all of the best cars that we drove in 2024 for your reading pleasure. Despite some tough competition this year my top two were easy picks, but I have a Read more.

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AUTOCRYPT to unveil latest cyber security advancements at CES 2025

Canadian Auto Dealer

As cyber security companies continue to launch and grow, dealers may see more options at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, which is set to take place from Jan. 7-10, 2025. Automotive cybersecurity and testing solutions company AUTOCRYPT is one such example. In a statement, the company said it is excited to bring its Cybersecurity Testing Platform to the global stage at CES.

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These Are The Cars That Died In 2024

Jalopnik

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to say goodbye to the many good, bad and amazing cars that died in 2024. Some, like the Nissan GT-R or the Ram Classic, slipped slowly into old age and died surrounded by friends. Others, like the Audi A4 or Infiniti Q50, were unceremoniously slashed from their lineups over Read more.

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Toyota’s  contest connects kids to automotive through creative means

Canadian Auto Dealer

Toyota is inviting children in Canada to design the car of the future through its 2025 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest meant to encourage kids to express their creative ideas on paper. The contest helps connect children to the automotive industry at a young age through creative means. Only people aged 15 and under are allowed to take part in the contest, which closes on Jan. 7, 2025.