June, 2024

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Aston Martin Valiant is Fernando Alonso's idea of a track car

Motor Authority

Fernando Alonso commissioned a one-off car from the Q by Aston Martin personalization program The Aston Martin Valiant is a lighter, more extreme version of the Valour Only 38 Aston Martin Valiants will be built Aston Martin late on Tuesday revealed the Valiant as a more hardcore follow up to its Valour sports car launched last year as part of its.

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The Australian city with the worst traffic isn’t Sydney or Melbourne

CarExpert

You might have a point when complaining about Brisbane traffic. New traffic data has revealed Brisbane is the 12th most traffic-congested city in the world, placing it ahead of notoriously congested cities like Bangkok and Rome, and just a few spots behind bustling metropolises like New York City, London and Paris. According to the 2023 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard – a report analysing traffic congestion data of more than 900 cities from 2020 to 2023 – Brisbane drivers, on a yearly average, lo

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Dead Tesla Traps Toddler In Hot Car, Raises Concerns About Electric Doors

Carscoops

A Tesla in Arizona died and in the process trapped a toddler in the hot car. Firefighters had to break the window of the vehicle to get the child out as quickly as possible. The incident highlights the danger to those who own vehicles with electronic door releases. Automotive technology continues to advance across the entire industry. Electronic door releases are one part of that wave and, in some cases, can increase safety.

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Volvo V60 and V90 return to UK in shock estate comeback

Autocar

Volvo V60 returns to UK with choice of mild or plug-in hybrid power V60 and V90 are on their way back to UK showrooms with hybrid power Volvo is bringing its estate cars back to the UK, having taken them off sale last year to focus on SUVs. Autocar has found details of new UK-bound variants of the Volvo V60 and Volvo V90 , which are due on sale imminently.

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BMW cancels $2 billion EV battery cells contract with Northvolt

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Electric Continue reading BMW cancels $2 billion EV battery cells contract with Northvolt BMW cancels $2 billion EV battery cells contract with Northvolt originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Labour to restore 2030 ICE ban, but fuel duty hike on the cards

Auto Express

The Labour Party’s manifesto promises support for the EV manufacturing industry and used electric car buyers, as well as an investigation into high insurance prices

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Official: Why the Tesla Cybertruck isn’t coming to Australia anytime soon

Drive.com

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says designing the Cybertruck for global sale would make it “worse” – and any potential export plans beyond North America are some time away. Any remaining hopes the Tesla Cybertruck will be sold in Australia in the near future have been dashed – even as the stainless steel-skinned electric pick-up tours cities locally , and soon New Zealand.

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Tesla Model Y Plummets From No.1 To 18 In Euro Sales Chart

Carscoops

Tesla’s Model Y SUV was the 18th best-selling car in Europe in May, down from first place in May 2023. Sales fell by 49 percent, severely damaging the Model Y’s chances of retaining its world’s best-seller crown. VW’s ageing T-Roc has nosed ahead of its Golf brother to grab the top spot. Well, it was fun while it lasted. Tesla’s Model Y made history in 2023 when it became the first EV to top the European sales table, but the picture looks very different only a few m

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Lexus to launch Vantage-rivalling V8 supercar with up to 600bhp

Autocar

Toyota GR GT3 concept provides basis for the Lexus supercar Supercar - likely called LFR - will be made to homologate Toyota GT3 racer; is expected to weigh around 1300kg Lexus is set to launch a new V8-engined supercar as a rival to the likes of the Aston Martin Vantage and Mercedes-AMG GT and a spiritual successor to the legendary LFA. Parent company Toyota’s hardcore GT3 GR concept car, revealed in 2022, has now evolved into a prototype that has been spotted running at Spa-Francorchamps, and

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2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 'Le Monstre' limited edition celebrates Le Mans

Auto Blog

Filed under: Cadillac , Future Vehicles , Luxury , Special and Limited Editions , Performance , Sedan Continue reading 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 'Le Monstre' limited edition celebrates Le Mans 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 'Le Monstre' limited edition celebrates Le Mans originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 15 Jun 2024 19:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Honda Ridgeline Is More American Than Your Ford or Chevy Truck

Automotive News

Honda dominates the latest American-Made index. The Silverado is near the bottom, and the Ford Maverick didn't even make the list.

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What are the tories going to do for us? Pay-per-mile road tax ban in 2024 Conservative manifesto

Auto Express

Conservative Party election manifesto pledges to address multiple issues facing drivers, including rules surrounding tax and the standard of our roads

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The latest data shows speed cameras don’t save lives

CarExpert

The latest road toll figures are out, and clearly show speed cameras and other passive enforcement methods are likely to have no effect on reducing the road toll. From June 2023 to May 2024, 1303 people died on Australian roads – an increase of more than 10 per cent over the equivalent period preceding it. This comes on the back of some of the largest revenues raised by some states around speeding and mobile phone enforcement fines.

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Wrong-Way Tesla Driver Hits Five Cars In Orange County

Carscoops

A Tesla driver reportedly caused a six-car crash after driving the wrong way down a road. It’s unclear what caused the driver to do such a thing but it led to several hospitalizations. Authorities are still investigating the accident that happened just outside Anaheim. A chaotic six-car collision erupted at the intersection of Orangethorpe Ave and Beach Blvd in Buena Park, California, on Tuesday afternoon.

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When TVR made an undrivable sub-tonne 660bhp V12 supercar

Autocar

F1-chasing Speed 12 was twice as potent as a normal Cerbera The 7/12 was a "wild" road racer that even intimidated Martin Brundle, before it was deemed unsafe TVR stole all the attention at the 1996 British motor show with the shock unveiling of the 7/12, a crazy creation even by the British sports car maker’s mad standards. Based on the newly introduced Cerbera, a rival to the Porsche 911 and Toyota Supra , with its fantastic 4.2-litre V8 turned into a 7.7-litre V12, it weighed less than 1000kg

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Why automakers are backtracking on their ambitious EV game plans

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Car Buying , Electric , Hybrid Continue reading Why automakers are backtracking on their ambitious EV game plans Why automakers are backtracking on their ambitious EV game plans originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Jun 2024 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toyota Claims Its New Combustion Engines Are a Game-Changer

Automotive News

The Chief Technology Officer argues the new engines are completely different than current ICEs.

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UK has the third most expensive fuel prices in Europe

Auto Express

Our diesel is 4th most expensive, petrol 11th and electricity 2nd - only the Italians and Swiss pay more overall

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Tesla Model Y features quietly removed

CarExpert

Tesla Model Y buyers in Australia are getting less braking bang for their buck. Tesla Model Y owner Donny Yang posted in the Tesla Owners Australia Facebook group after discovering the Brembo four-piston front brake calipers on his new EV weren’t present, with two-piston ‘sliding’ Hitachi units in their place. Though only the flagship Model Y Performance has been equipped with bright red Brembo calipers, the base rear-wheel drive (RWD) and Long Range variants have been fitted with identical, unp

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New Study Finds 46% Of EV Buyers In The US Want To Go Back To ICE

Carscoops

A new survey by McKinsey suggests that 29% of EV buyers globally consider an ICE vehicle for their next purchase 21% of the participants worldwide don’t ever want to make the switch to EVs. Still, 38% of non-EV owners would like a PHEV or an EV for their next car. It appears that EV ownership isn’t equally exciting for all buyers, as a great portion of them are considering going back to ICE.

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MG Cyberster

Autocar

Chinese-owned MG celebrates the marque's centenary with a hard-hitting, multifaceted electric roadster MG was established, all the way back in 1924, specifically for the production of sports cars - yet the last time an all-new sports car bearing the famous octagon emerged, your correspondent wasn’t even born. As such, this MG Cyberster is very significant indeed.

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A Cybertruck owner says fingerprints aren't a problem if you polish the exterior to a mirrorlike finish

Auto Blog

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz , Car Buying , Wagon , Hybrid , Luxury Continue reading A Cybertruck owner says fingerprints aren't a problem if you polish the exterior to a mirrorlike finish A Cybertruck owner says fingerprints aren't a problem if you polish the exterior to a mirrorlike finish originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Jun 2024 03:22:00 EDT.

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The Ford Mustang GTD Has an Optional Performance Package

Automotive News

Ford announced multiple packages for the $325,000 GTD, and revealed the interior ahead of the GT3's racing debut at Le Mans.

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Nyobolt EV can charge in less than five minutes, but there’s a catch

Auto Express

British-developed electric sports car boasts ultra-rapid charging capabilities, but small battery limits range

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2025 BYD Sealion 7: Tesla Model Y rival locked in for Australia

CarExpert

BYD will soon bring a rival for Australia’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV) to its local showrooms. Due in the second half of 2024 (July to December inclusive), the BYD Sealion 7 – sold overseas as the Sea Lion 07 – will be the brand’s fourth all-electric model in showrooms, to be sold alongside the smaller Atto 3 SUV, Dolphin hatchback and Seal sedan.

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Toyota Has Developed A New Combustion Engine That Will Fend Off EVs For Years To Come

Carscoops

Toyota has developed a new thermally efficient internal combustion engine that can run on gasoline, synthetic fuel, biodiesel, and hydrogen. New tech has been developed thanks to the company’s involvement in racing with its hydrogen-powered GR Corolla race car. Toyota says it remains committed to developing ICEs. Toyota has come under fire for being anti-EV and has even been accused of weakening nations’ climate policies through industry advocacy groups.

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JLR revives Freelander name for new range of electric cars

Autocar

Autocar's vision for a new electric Freelander model JLR and joint venture partner Chery will build new "mainstream" EVs in China, with plans for global sale JLR will resurrect the Freelander name for a new line of electric cars in China - and plans to eventually export them worldwide The new models will be built on architecture supplied by the company's joint venture partner Chery, which currently builds the Land Rover Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar E-Pace and long-wheelbase versio

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Toyota apologizes for cheating on vehicle tests, halts production of three models

Auto Blog

Filed under: Government/Legal , Toyota , Safety Continue reading Toyota apologizes for cheating on vehicle tests, halts production of three models Toyota apologizes for cheating on vehicle tests, halts production of three models originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 3 Jun 2024 11:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The 2026 Corvette ZR1 Will Have A Twin-Turbo Z06 Engine

Automotive News

A very subtle easter egg and the distinctive wooshing sounds of a turbocharger give a strong hint at the C8 ZR1's engine.

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Driving test wait times up another 20% as DVSA plan is failing

Auto Express

The promise that DVSA is ‘taking all measures it can to reduce waiting times’ rings hollow as waits increase by 20 per cent

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Is it legal to stop on a pedestrian crossing or a children’s crossing?

CarExpert

If you’ve driven anywhere where people exist, you’ll know that there are moments when you might find yourself stuck because of the traffic around you. It is illegal to halt your progress on a dedicated crossing Fines apply – and they can be hefty It’s also illegal to stop at a children’s crossing or proceed before those crossing have left Indeed, if you’re like me, you may have even ended up inadvertently halted while traversing a pedestrian or children’s crossing.

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Dozens Of Tesla Cybertrucks Vandalized With “F**k Elon” Graffiti

Carscoops

Someone vandalized over two dozen Cybertrucks sitting in a Florida parking lot. They wrote “Fxxk Elon” on every one of them across the hood and on some doors. It’s unclear what the motive was, but the perp might find themself repeating that phrase in the future. If there was ever any doubt about the Tesla Cybertruck being polarizing, let’s put that debate to rest once and for all.

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2025 Volkswagen ID 2 will be "even better" than concept

Autocar

VW describes the ID2all as being "spacious as a Golf and as inexpensive as a Polo” VW confirms ID 2 remains on course for 2025, after reports said relaxed Euro 7 rules had prompted a rethink This is extremely useful if you're concerned the car has been abused, but be aware that Porsche dealerships can check it to nullify warranties and deny coverage.

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A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive

Auto Blog

Filed under: Volkswagen , Classics Continue reading A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2026 Bugatti Tourbillon: This Is It

Automotive News

It has 16 cylinders, 3 electric motors, and a top speed of 276 miles per hour.

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Faulty car tyres are four times more dangerous than drunk driving

Auto Express

Faulty tyres contribute to an estimated 7,500 deaths or serious injuries on our roads, according to a new Halfords survey

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Tariffs on Chinese EVs will make ‘everyone poorer’ – Germany

CarExpert

A proposed tariff on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) by European lawmakers has been criticised by the German Chancellor, who labelled increased levies as illegal and isolating. The European Commission currently places a 10 per cent levy on all vehicle imports, with no specific extra tariffs depending on the country of origin. However, Reuters reported in March that the European Commission was planning to introduce a system which could result in EVs made in China being hit with tariffs to bring t