July, 2024

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Future Fords might detect speeding and report you to the cops

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Ford patented tech that would have a vehicle report a driver for speeding The patent said vehicles would monitor other vehicles using onboard cameras It's unclear what legal argument Ford would make for the tech if implemented Ford is trying to patent a way for its cars to report speeding drivers to the police. A patent application from the.

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Unlocking the Keys to Success

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Why customer retention matters now more than ever

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Media post: 4 Things to Look for When Buying an E-bike

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E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular as a convenient, eco-friendly mode of transportation. Whether you’re commuting to work, running errands, or enjoying recreational rides, an e-bike can offer numerous benefits. However, with so many options on the market, choosing the right e-bike can be overwhelming. Knowing what to look for when buying an e-bike can help you make an informed decision and ensure you get the best bike for your needs.

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Electric Ford 'Fiesta': game-changing affordable EV due 2026

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"The key for us is to be affordable, differentiated and profitable," said Ford Model E COO Martin Gjaja New platform developed by ex-Tesla engineer puts mainstream models back on the table A new range of smaller and more affordable electric Ford s will be spawned from an upcoming ‘skunkworks’ architecture on which the firm aims to produce the world’s most efficient electric cars.

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Rivian Most Satisfying Brand, Bests Porsche And Tesla In New J.D. Power Study

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The BMW 7-Series has been named the most satisfying new vehicle. Rivian was the most satisfying brand, while Mitsubishi was the worst. Tesla EVs were deemed less satisfying than rivals. J.D. Power has released their latest Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study and it reveals owner satisfaction has “rebounded after two years of unprecedented decline.” In particular, the average satisfaction rating is 847 and that’s up two points from a year ago.

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 packs twin-turbo, 1,064-hp V8

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Filed under: Motorsports , Chevrolet , Convertible , Coupe , Performance Continue reading 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 packs twin-turbo, 1,064-hp V8 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 packs twin-turbo, 1,064-hp V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Recall fix: Toyota to replace V-6 engines in Tundra, Lexus LX

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Toyota will replace engines in over 100,000 Tundra full-size pickup trucks and Lexus LX luxury SUVs as a recall fix, Automotive News reported Thursday. Toyota announced the recall in May, saying at the time that it encompassed 102,000 Tundra and LX vehicles equipped with twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 engines. These engines may contain machining debris.

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Cyprus June 2024: Market up 28.6%

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The Hyundai Tucson is the best-selling model in Cyprus for the third month running. Data by our local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT has the Cyprus new car market up a sturdy 28.6% year-on-year in June to 1,417 sales, leading the H1 2024 up 15.1% to 8,790. The Top 3 carmakers all outpace the market: Kia is up 39.8% to 21.8% share, Hyundai up 74.3% to 12.4% and Volkswagen up 408.8% to 12.2%.

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Kia primes striking petrol hatchback to take on VW Golf

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K4 is available with a naturally aspirated 147bhp 2.0-litre engine and a 190bhp 1.6-litre turbo Mexican-built model for the US market could eventually replace the Ceed in Europe Kia is poised to take on the Volkswagen Golf with a striking new petrol-powered hatchback aimed at global markets – and an eventual European launch could be on the cards. The new Kia K4 will be offered in North America, Asia and the Middle East as a Skoda Octavia -style liftback as well as a traditional five-door hatch.

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Mercedes EV Sales Are In Freefall, EQS Down More Than 50%

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Mercedes-Benz USA has reported their second quarter results and sales were down by 12%. The EQS and EQS SUV were the big losers as sales dropped 57% to 2,556 units. Despite lackluster EV sales, plug-in hybrids jumped 524%. Mercedes has walked back their electric vehicle ambitions and decided to invest more into internal combustion engines. Their reasoning is becoming crystal clear as EV sales have tanked.

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Car seat manufacturer Recaro files for bankruptcy

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Filed under: Aftermarket , Government/Legal , Parts and Accessories Continue reading Car seat manufacturer Recaro files for bankruptcy Car seat manufacturer Recaro files for bankruptcy originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Audi built the 16-cylinder super sedan it designed in the 1930s and never built

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The Auto Union designed a 16-cylinder sport sedan that never got built Audi, the automaker's successor, just built it The Auto Union Type 52 debuted at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed In the 1930s, Audi predecessor Auto Union designed a 16-cylinder sports sedan, but never built it. Ninety years later, it will finally make its public debut at.

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Pandemic-Era Prices Affect Trade-Ins

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New buyers, especially those with EV trade-ins, are feeling the brunt of depreciation as market normalizes.

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Moldova May 2024: Dacia Duster dominant again, market up 7.6%

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The Dacia Duster lodges a 7th consecutive win. Next generation pictured. Data by our Central European market data partner CE Auto shows a Moldovan new car market up 7.6% year-on-year in May to 881 sales. This bring the year-to-date tally up 13.6% to 3,592 units. The Dacia Duster (-14.3%) manages a 7th consecutive monthly win with 8.2% share vs. 9.5% so far this year.

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Porsche 911

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Powerful updated 992-gen 911 gets hybrid power with sensational performance but carries a few extra kilos Porsche has recently enjoyed people describing the GTS as the ‘sweet spot’ in the Porsche 911 range. It has had more oomph and more reward than the Carrera but not the focus nor the harshness of a Turbo or a GT3. Imagine, then, the reaction when Porsche first said it was going to hybridise it, and the online fury at the potential of a two tonne, pluggable 911.

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Europe’s Biggest Battery Producer Could Switch To Static Storage Due To Weak EV Demand

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LG Energy Solution’s Poland plant is considering moving into building static storage units to offset disappointing demand for its EV batteries. The firm is Europe’s biggest EV battery supplier but predicts revenue will fall by a third this year. A switch to static storage could work well because the Polish government reportedly plans to subsidize household storage units.

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Ford looking at limiting vehicle speeds at night, regardless of driver

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Ford created "night drive mode" and patented the idea "Night drive mode" would limit vehicle speeds after dark; it's aimed at first responders The system would use a light sensor that limits speeds after dark Ford has developed a "night drive mode" that limits vehicle speeds after dark. The nighttime speed limiter was disclosed by Ford in a patent.

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: King of the Hill climbs new heights

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2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful gas-powered American production car ever ZR1’s twin-turbo LT7 V-8 uses turbos to spin up 1,064 hp ZTK Performance Package generates more than 1,200 pounds of downforce We expected 850 horsepower for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. We’re getting 1,064 hp instead. That makes the ZR1 not only.

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Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S E Performance invests heavily in speed

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The 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S E Performance puts power above all else The plug-in hybrid has 805 hp and 1,047 lb-ft, but it's heavy Pricing hasn't been released, but expect a bill for over $200,000 when it comes time to pay Between two farms outside of Mercedes’ proving grounds in Immendingen, Germany, I pull the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG.

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Lanzante plans to make Red Bull RB17 track car street-legal

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A street-legal version of the Red Bull RB17 track-only hypercar will come from Lanzante Production of the RB17 doesn't commence until 2025 The conversion to be street-legal will cost approximately $325,000 and $650,000 The Red Bull RB17, shown in concept form last week, is an extreme track car crafted by legendary Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey.

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Bugatti W16 Mistral enters final testing

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Testing is wrapping up on the Bugatti W16 Mistral The Mistral marks the end of the W-16 engine Deliveries start later this year; each costs $5 million The Bugatti W16 Mistral roadster has entered final testing, bringing the end of the automaker's W-16 era closer. Following aerodynamic and dynamometer testing, prototypes are now racking up mileage.

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Death of gas-powered Porsches begins 2025 and ramps in 2026

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Production of the gas-powered Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman ends in 2025, Macan in 2026 The electric Porsche Macan costs $80,450 and is on sale now An electric 718 Boxster and Cayman replacement debuts this year with production starting in 2025 Two years, That's how long the stay of execution will be before some of the most popular gas-powered.

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Porsche design boss: The 911 should be smaller

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At 179 inches, the current 992-generation Porsche 911 measures almost 10 inches longer than the original icon launched in the 1960s. It's something that has not gone unnoticed by Porsche design chief Michael Mauer, who in an interview with Drive published on Tuesday said he would love to create smaller sports cars, and that the 911 should be as.

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1955 Ferrari 410 S driven to victory by Carroll Shelby heads to auction

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A 1955 Ferrari 410 S piloted Carroll Shelby is going for sale Shelby drove this 1955 Ferrari 410 S at the 1956 Palm Springs Road Races Pre-auction estimates put the car's value at over $15 million Before he started Shelby American in the early 1960s, Carroll Shelby was racing around the world in cars from other manufacturers, and not just American.

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Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition stops by Jay Leno's Garage

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Jay Leno owns a 1987 Lamborghini Countach and has driven it over 70,000 miles Leno feared a 1989 Contact 25th Anniversary Edition on his YouTube show Leno discussed the differences between his Countach and the 25th Anniversary Edition car The Lamborghini Countach is a car Jay Leno knows intimately. He's owned a 1987 example since new, and over the.

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Review: The 2025 Porsche 911 GTS arrives as the anti-hybrid

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The 2025 Porsche 911 GTS brings a hybrid into the sports car lineup Porsche 911 GTS hybrids have 532 hp and 449 lb-ft of torque and do 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds The 2025 Porsche 911 costs $122,095 while the hybrid GTS costs $166,895 A Porsche 911 hybrid seems like the answer to a question nobody asked. Hybrids were introduced to save fuel, reduce.

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Czinger 21C passes Rimac Nevera as quickest production car at Goodwood

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America's Czinger has set a new record for a production car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed's famous hillclimb event. A Czinger 21C hybrid hypercar finished in a striking shade known as Rattlesnake Green was piloted up the 1.16 mile hillclimb by Chris Ward in a time of 48.83 seconds. The run took place on Sunday, which was the final day of this.

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First ride: 2026 Polestar 5 performance sedan targets Tesla Model S

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Polestar's next new vehicle will be the 5 electric sedan Polestar has the Model S in its sights—and also, the Lucid Air Engineered in the U.K., the 5 has a bonded-aluminum body like those from Jaguar “We’re 80 percent done, but there’s more to do,” said Polestar’s Chris Baguley as he tossed a Polestar 5.

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Polestar Concept BST previews potentially more track-ready Polestar 6

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The Polestar Concept BST previews a potentially hotter Polestar 6 The Polestar 6 is an electric convertible set to arrive in 2026 Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath has confirmed more BST editions The Polestar 6 is still two years away from production and the start-up automaker's already showing variants in concept form. On Thursday, the Polestar.

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Ferrari CEO: E-fuel may be how gas supercars live on

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Ferrari wants to keep the engine alive in the electric era Synthetic fuel might be how Ferrari keeps the internal combustion alive Ferrari's already working on its first EV One of the biggest allures of a Ferrari is the sound of the car's engine. The maker of some of the world's most desirable supercars and now also an SUV understands that the.

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Pagani Utopia Roadster arrives as 852-hp drop-top with manual transmission

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Pagani on Tuesday took the wraps off the open-top version of its Utopia supercar. The new Utopia Roadster comes less than a year after the Utopia coupe, and Pagani has said it plans to build 130 of them, with prices starting at 3.1 million euros (approximately $3.4 million). The Utopia is Pagani's third supercar line after the Zonda and Huayra.

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Review: 2025 SQ6 E-Tron lights the road ahead for Audi

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2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron goes on sale in November for about $15,000 less than the Porsche Macan EV Audi's PPE architecture has more efficient and powerful motors than other SUV E-Trons SQ6 E-Tron benefits from an available air suspension with adaptive dampers An underground parking garage below the cobblestone streets of San Sebastian, Spain’s.

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Cadillac channels its past convertibles with Sollei concept

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Cadillac previewed a potential electric convertible flagship in concept form The Sollei concept features a 2+2 seating arrangement in a leather and wood-lined cabin The "Sol" in the Sollei name refers to the sun Cadillac has shown what a modern convertible from the brand might look like with Monday's reveal of the Sollei concept. Unveiled at.

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Recaro Automotive files bankruptcy

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The world's most famous automotive seat manufacturer is out of money. On Monday, Automobilwoche reported Recaro Automotive filed bankruptcy through Germany's Esslingen District Court. Recaro Automotive GmbH reportedly has 215 employees at its factory in Kirchheim under Teck, Germany. Autocar reported employees were caught off guard and not made.

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Used Sales Dipped in June

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CDK systems outage at least partly to blame. Cox foresees recovery this month.

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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee spy shots

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The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be refreshed The Hurricane turbo-6 may replace the V-8 engine Jeep's next-gen hands-free driver assist system dubbed STLA AutoDrive may be an option The Jeep Grand Cherokee is preparing to go under the knife for a mild revamp. An updated version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been spotted testing on public roads.

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2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet tests hybrid powertrain

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Porsche in May revealed the first models from the updated 992-generation 911 family, though the 911 Turbo S wasn't one of them. The first of the updated 992 911s have arrived for the 2025 model year, including a hybrid GTS, but the current Turbo, Turbo S, and GT3 RS models all carry over unchanged for 2025. Prototypes for updated versions of these.

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