Autocar

MAY 29, 2024

Small, petrol-engined coupé could be on sale in 2026 2+2 petrol-powered sports car given green light to join Celica and Supra in 'Three Brothers' line-up Toyota is priming a small, affordable sports car to rival the Mazda MX-5 for a launch within the next two years – and it’s tipped to stick with pure-combustion power. Building on the success of its GR Yaris , GR86 and GR Supra sports cars, the company is reportedly developing a new entry-level performance model, evolved from the never-made S-FR

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Auto Blog

MAY 26, 2024

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Electric Continue reading California launching pilot program to charge drivers for miles driven California launching pilot program to charge drivers for miles driven originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 26 May 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

MAY 16, 2024

A fire broke out at a BYD showroom in China on May 16, completely destroying seven vehicles, and damaging more. Fortunately, no one was killed in the blaze, but seven fire engines were needed to put it out. Reports indicate that this is the 10th BYD store to catch fire since 2021. A massive fire broke out overnight at a BYD showroom on May 16, leaving little more than the bare framing of the building, the skeletons of a handful of vehicles, and soot.

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CarExpert

MAY 13, 2024

We still haven’t seen the Tesla Cybertruck being put through independent crash testing, but one example of the electric pickup has endured a hefty hit in the US which has given us a look at how it handles impacts. Images uploaded to a Tesla Cybertruck fan group on Facebook by user Dale Gribble show the stainless steel-bodied pickup shortly after being t-boned.

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Cox Automotive inc

MAY 14, 2024

ATLANTA, May 14, 2024 – A second, significant wave of shoppers ready to consider buying an electric vehicle (EV) is poised to begin entering the market in the second half of the decade, according to the latest findings from the 2024 Path to EV Adoption Study by Cox Automotive. The findings indicate that nearly half … Continued The post Cox Automotive 2024 Path to EV Adoption Study Suggests Electric Vehicle Consideration Will Surge in Second Half of Decade appeared first on Cox Automotive I

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Drive.com

MAY 23, 2024

After years of speculation about the benefits of an electric vehicle fleet within the Australian Defence Force, the Government is now beginning discussions with the industry. The Australian Government has begun talks with industry members about transitioning the Australian Defence Force’s vehicle fleet to electric. According to website Defence Connect, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, along with Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy and Dan Repacholi MP, me

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Autocar

MAY 28, 2024

Production of the updated model is set to begin at the firm's Munich plant in July Best-seller also gets new infotainment, comfort-focused chassis tweaks and a new interior design The BMW 3 Series has received a raft of updates for 2024, including a refreshed design, a new infotainment system and a longer electric-only range for PHEV variants. With production set to begin in July, the brand's best-selling model will go on sale in the UK priced from £39,045 for the 320i saloon and £40,845 for the

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Carscoops

MAY 9, 2024

A new Cybertruck owner had a major coolant leak only 35 miles into his ownership journey. When he first contacted Tesla the automaker said that it didn’t cover coolant leaks under its warranty. The automaker then relented and sent a flatbed to pick up the quickly broken EV. Those who crave a Cybertruck in their garage are understandably stoked when delivery day comes.

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CarExpert

MAY 1, 2024

The Australian arm of American pickup brand Ram has remanufactured its 30,000th vehicle Down Under. Ram Trucks Australia is celebrating the milestone, which was reached with the remanufacture of a 1500 Big Horn in Melbourne, by offering a new finance deal. Until the end of June, all Ram 1500 Big Horn models sold and delivered will be offered with a 4.99 per cent no-deposit finance package.

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Automotive News

MAY 1, 2024

Company CFO Natalie Knight emphasized the flexible nature of the platforms, but that doesn't mean the EV revolution won't happen.

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Auto Express

MAY 14, 2024

The Leon family hatchback and estate remains available with a variety of powertrains, from pure-petrol engines to a new generation plug-in hybrid setup

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Autocar

MAY 16, 2024

Ford CEO Jim Farley claimed the Mustang is now “by far” the world’s best-selling coupé Long-running coupé to gain sibling with the "performance and attitude of original"; V8 to remain as long as possible Ford is so delighted with the burgeoning worldwide sales of its 60-year-old, petrol-powered Mustang that it is contemplating launching a new range of “authentic” combustion-engined variants that could include a four-door model for the first time in history.

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Auto Blog

MAY 2, 2024

Filed under: Green , Green Driving , Driving , Ownership , Electric , Hybrid , Infrastructure Continue reading EVs are the most expensive vehicles to operate over 1,000 miles, according to iSeeCars EVs are the most expensive vehicles to operate over 1,000 miles, according to iSeeCars originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 2 May 2024 15:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

MAY 11, 2024

A Ford F-450 driver posted a video of himself laying across the rear seat of his truck, leaving no one in the driver’s seat. No driver assistance system available to the public is good enough to accomplish the feat safely. Making matters worse, the F-450 is not even sold with Ford’s best driver assistance system, BlueCruise, meaning that this driver is relying entirely on adaptive cruiser control and lane keep assist.

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CarExpert

MAY 20, 2024

They may be the two best-selling electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia, but the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 are nevertheless the latest EVs to receive price cuts. Overnight, Tesla shaved $5000 off the price of its entry-level Model Y RWD (now priced from $55,900 before on-road costs) and cut $4000 from the base Model 3 RWD (now $54,900 before on-road costs).

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Automotive News

MAY 20, 2024

Sensors evaluate the driver's mental state and can activate driver assists, taking control of "one or more vehicle functions.

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Auto Express

MAY 20, 2024

Uber drivers in London can now save up to £22,000 off the price of a new EV as part of the firm’s push for electrification

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Autocar

MAY 29, 2024

The new EV will serve as a spiritual successor to the e-Up city car Inbound tech developments will allow new entry-level Volkswagen to enter low-cost EV segment Volkswagen has officially confirmed plans to launch an entry-level electric city car with a price of €20,000 (around £17,000) and a launch date target of 2027. As reported previously by Autocar, the model – known as the ID 1 – will channel the spirit of the now-axed Volkswagen Up and could even take its name when it arrives, rivalling t

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Auto Blog

MAY 29, 2024

Filed under: Green , Genesis , Convertible , Electric , Future Vehicles , Luxury , Performance , Lucid Continue reading Genesis reportedly close to a deal to buy e-motors from Lucid Genesis reportedly close to a deal to buy e-motors from Lucid originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 May 2024 08:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

MAY 11, 2024

The owner of the electric sedan wants to have the car immediately replaced with a new one. A delivery center for the technology giant was unable to determine the cause of the issue. Xiaomi is believed to have produced just over 10,000 SU7s in recent months. The Xiaomi SU7 might be selling like hotcakes in China, but numerous owners have experienced issues shortly after taking delivery of the compelling new EV.

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CarExpert

MAY 13, 2024

Less than a month after Tesla took a knife to its global Supercharger team, the electric vehicle (EV) giant has reportedly started to call back some of the staff it laid off in an embarrassing about-face. In late April , overseas reports emerged that Tesla had fired Rebecca Tinucci, the head of its Supercharger division, as well as her entire team of approximately 500 employees.

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Automotive News

MAY 10, 2024

The report cites slow sales for the four-cylinder hybrid AMG C63 in Europe as the reason for the switch.

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Auto Express

MAY 17, 2024

The number of young people convicted of driving without insurance has tripled since 2021, due to sky-rocketing premiums

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Autocar

MAY 17, 2024

Latest, most sophisticated and tech-heavy Mustang yet remains one of the cheapest ways of getting of a V8 coupe With more than ten million sold across a production run stretching more than 60 years, the Ford Mustang had a firm spot in popular culture. Which means almost everyone has their own idea about what they think it should be. Whether it’s a Boulevard cruiser, something to lazily rumble its way down a motorway or to simply wake the neighbours of a Sunday morning, it probably is to me what

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Auto Blog

MAY 27, 2024

Filed under: Government/Legal , Truck Continue reading Rhode Island asking kei car owners to turn in their registration Rhode Island asking kei car owners to turn in their registration originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 May 2024 09:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

MAY 2, 2024

Hertz is off-loading an additional 10,000 electric vehicles from its fleet because of depreciation. This comes just a few months after it started to sell 20,000 EVs, primarily Teslas. In 2021, the car rental giant emerged from a brief bankruptcy and reached a deal with Tesla to purchase 100,000 vehicles for its fleet. However, aggressive price cuts initiated by Tesla throughout 2023 destabilized the used market, resulting in huge depreciation of its used vehicles.

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CarExpert

MAY 8, 2024

The Nissan Leaf is now one of just a handful of electric vehicles (EVs) available for less than $40,000 drive-away across Australia, but you’ve got to be quick to make the most of the savings. Until May 31, 2024, Nissan has cut the price of the base Leaf to $39,990 drive-away nationwide, bringing it in line with the MG 4 Excite 51 and MG ZS EV Excite as the equal second-cheapest EVs on sale in Australia.

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Automotive News

MAY 28, 2024

The latest 500 is purely electric but Fiat will install a combustion engine from 2026.

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Auto Express

MAY 2, 2024

The first official images of the facelifted EV6 confirm it will sport a fresh new look influenced by the seven-seat EV9

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Autocar

MAY 10, 2024

Traditional AMG buyers didn't take to the PHEV drivetrain AMG lines up twin-turbo V8 power for upcoming super-coupé amid slow sales for four-cylinder hybrid C63 The upcoming Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 will receive a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine developing up to 585bhp, senior officials at the division’s Mercedes-Benz parent company have confirmed.

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Auto Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Filed under: Green , Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Plants/Manufacturing , Tesla , Electric Continue reading Here's the inside story of why Elon Musk fired the entire Tesla Supercharger staff Here's the inside story of why Elon Musk fired the entire Tesla Supercharger staff originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 May 2024 08:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

MAY 8, 2024

An unmolested 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z with 11 miles on the odometer is being offered for $100,000 firm. The muscle car is a famous barn-find, and a YouTube video chronicling its discovery now has 9.1 million views. The Camaro is so original that it still has protective plastic inside and chalk markings from the factory on the windows. About 15 years ago, a black, delivery-mileage 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z took the internet by storm after a video, a pixelated relic from YouTube’s Wi

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CarExpert

MAY 27, 2024

Volkswagen is once again nipping at the heels of BMW and Mercedes-Benz with its flagship Touareg SUV. The big, bad family hauler has been overhauled for 2024 with a new look, even more technology, and a sharper price than the car it replaces. That’s right, after industry-wide price hikes and feature removal, the Touareg signals a move in the opposite direction.

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Automotive News

MAY 17, 2024

Tim Kuniskis will step down from Ram and Dodge as of June 1, just in time for the electric revolution.

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Auto Express

MAY 16, 2024

While drivers of all ages are suffering from spiralling premiums, data shows the youngest are being hit hardest

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Autocar

MAY 24, 2024

The scheme’s largest - and flagship - vehicle is the Volvo FE Boniface Slidebed recovery truck Pilot EV trial will allow the UK recovery service to gauge their effectiveness in real-world scenarios The AA has become the first roadside assistance firm to use fully electric vehicles, launching a new fleet of electric vans and trucks to prepare for its transition to net-zero emissions and investigate the use of EVs in “real-life settings”.

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Auto Blog

MAY 2, 2024

Filed under: Green , Dodge , Fiat , Jeep Continue reading Stellantis is open to putting a gas engine in its EVs to meet demand Stellantis is open to putting a gas engine in its EVs to meet demand originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 2 May 2024 09:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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