March, 2024

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1964 Pontiac Banshee Prototype XP-833 surfaces for sale, again

Motor Authority

The one-off 1964 Pontiac Banshee coupe concept is once again for sale, this time in a listing at Hemmings. The asking price is a cool $1.2 million. The Banshee was an early attempt by General Motors to counter the Ford Mustang. Known internally as the XP-833, it was the brainchild of John Z. DeLorean, who was head of Pontiac at the time. More.

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Volvo produces its last car with a diesel engine

Autocar

The last Volvo diesel, an XC90, is bound for the brand's new heritage museum XC90 rolls off production line destined for new museum as Volvo transitions into an all-electric brand Volvo has produced its last ever diesel-engined car, accelerating its drive to become an electric-only brand by 2030. As confirmed by the brand, the last diesel rolled off the brand's production line at its Torslanda plant in Sweden on 26 March.

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Electric Isuzu D-Max ute confirmed for Australia

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One of Australia’s most popular utes will soon be offered as an electric model, but a local launch date remains unknown. The electric 2025 Isuzu D-Max ute has been locked in for an Australian launch – though exact timing for the battery-powered dual-cab has yet to be announced. Isuzu revealed the D-Max EV Concept ahead of its public debut at the Bangkok motor show in Thailand later this month, confirming Australia will be one of the first countries to receive the electric ute.

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Six-pack of identical Ford Pinto Wagons for sale, in case you were looking

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Filed under: Weird Car News , Ford , Car Buying , Wagon , Classics Continue reading Six-pack of identical Ford Pinto Wagons for sale, in case you were looking Six-pack of identical Ford Pinto Wagons for sale, in case you were looking originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Marcello Gandini, Designer Of The Lambo Miura And Countach, Passes Away At 85

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Car design icon, Marcello Gandini, passed away today at the age of 85, in Turin, Italy, according to reports from his home country. The cause of his “sudden” death has not yet been publicized. Born in 1938, the son of an orchestra conductor, Gandini joined Bertone in 1965, after the departure of its design chief, Giorgietto Giugiaro. Gandini spent 14 productive years with the company, was responsible for the creation of the Stile Bertone division, and created some of history’s

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Australian Government announces watered-down emissions regulations

CarExpert

The Australian Government has made key concessions to its proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) to try and assure its passage through Parliament. Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen and Transport Minister Catherine King announced the changes today, joined by representatives of Toyota, Tesla, Hyundai, the Motor Traders Association of Australia, the Electric Vehicle Council, and the Australian Automotive Dealers Association.

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Fisker halts production, warns it may need bankruptcy protection

Motor Authority

Fisker has paused production of its sole model, the Ocean crossover, as it seeks to conserve cash while hunting for new funding. The electric vehicle startup on Monday said the pause in production will last six weeks and will also help “align” inventory levels. The company said it has delivered 1,300 Oceans so far in 2024 and has 4,700.

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Australian Government announces credit line to boost used electric-car market

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Car dealerships will have access to a new credit line to source electric vehicles, thanks to a new funding package from the Federal Government. The Australian Government has announced a $76 million funding package it says will improve the supply of electric cars for buyers. An investment of $50 million will be made available to car dealerships, providing them with a credit line to purchase stock of electric cars for their forecourts.

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EVs pass the tipping point to mass adoption in 31 countries

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Filed under: Green , Electric Continue reading EVs pass the tipping point to mass adoption in 31 countries EVs pass the tipping point to mass adoption in 31 countries originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 31 Mar 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Driver Reports 97% Battery Health After 93,000 Miles

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Electric vehicles bring about a few uncertainties, one of which is their long-term durability, especially under high mileage conditions. However, one owner of a 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has provided some reassuring insights. Despite driving nearly 93,000 miles or close to 150,000 kilometers in less than two years, he reports a highly positive experience.

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Isuzu confirms electric D-Max ute for Australia

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An electric version of the Isuzu D-Max ute has been revealed and locked in for Australia. Isuzu’s ute division today unveiled the D-Max EV (electric vehicle) concept before its public debut at the Bangkok motor show in the coming weeks, showing off a prototype of the dual-cab with electric rather than turbo-diesel power. The brand also confirmed prior speculation that the electric D-Max will first go on sale in Norway in 2025, before rolling out in right-hand drive markets such as Australia, the

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Citroen Berlingo MPV gets major refresh and cheaper price, but e-Berlingo now the only 7-seater

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The popular Citroen people carrier has been restyled in the e-C3’s image and features a bigger touchscreen, but only the all-electric e-Berlingo is available with seven seats

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Extreme Land Rover Defender Octa due this year with snarling V8

Autocar

JLR confirmed the Octa, here imagined by Autocar, will use a twin-turbo V8 New brand for flagship Defenders kicks off with a hardcore super-4x4 that’s tipped to nudge £200,000 A hardcore V8-powered version of the Land Rover Defender is inbound as the first in a line of top-flight flagships dubbed 'Octa'. Previously thought to carry the long-dormant SVX branding , the radical new off-roader has been spotted testing several times, but only now – a few months before its debut – has the firm given t

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The best electric cars in Australia for 2024

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From family SUVs to city hatchbacks, here are the best electric cars in Australia for 2024, according to Drive judges. Cast your mind back just five years ago to a simpler time – the year 2019, when roughly 22 all-electric models were available to Australian buyers. By August 2024, that number will have more than doubled to well over 50 – some of them even priced below the all-important $40,000 mark.

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Marcello Gandini dies at 85. Here's a look at some of his famous designs

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Filed under: Design/Style , Automotive History Continue reading Marcello Gandini dies at 85. Here's a look at some of his famous designs Marcello Gandini dies at 85. Here's a look at some of his famous designs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tesla’s Quality Control Issues Has Buyers Resorting To DIY Inspections

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Persistent Quality Issues: Tesla EVs continue to suffer from a variety of quality problems, including misaligned panels, unpainted parts, and faulty interior components. New Owner Concerns: The prevalence of these problems has led to anxiety among new Tesla buyers, prompting the creation and sale of pre-delivery inspection checklists. Profiting from Problems: One Tesla owner capitalizes on these concerns by selling printable checklists to help buyers identify potential defects before taking deli

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Another brand quits Australian carmaker lobby group over emissions stance

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A second carmaker has quit the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) this week, blaming the peak body for car brands in Australia for its messaging on proposed federal emissions regulations. In a letter to the FCAI, Polestar Australia boss Samantha Johnson says the FCAI’s commentary on the Australian Government’s preferred option for the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) “may have irrevocably damaged consumer perception and trust in the proposed policy” Pol

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HS2 funds can’t solve UK’s £16.3 billion pothole problem

Auto Express

The Asphalt Industry Alliance’s annual report suggests UK roads are at “breaking point”, despite extra cash promised by the government

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Peugeot e-5008 brings seven seats and 410 miles of range

Autocar

The new e-5008 will be offered with 73kWh and 98kWh battery packs New family EV offers class-leading range, and likely the lowest price in the segment to boot The Peugeot e-5008 has been unveiled as the French brand’s entry into a burgeoning class of electric seven-seaters, offering the best range in its segment and most likely the lowest price. The e-5008, which will also be available with a choice of hybrid powertrains, is in effect a stretched, straight-backed version of the Peugeot e-3008 :

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‘I need a solution fast’: Electric car owners complain of motion sickness

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Here’s why electric cars might make you more carsick than conventional vehicles – and some strategies you can use to fix it. With it beginning to look like an electric-only future, you might soon find yourself in an electric vehicle, wondering why you’re feeling much more carsick than when riding in an internal combustion car (ICE). RELATED: How to reduce motion sickness in kids It’s slowly become one of the most popular questions on Reddit in the EV and Tesla threads: “W

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Tesla paid no federal income taxes — and even got refunds — while paying execs $2.5 billion

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Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Government/Legal , Ford , Tesla Continue reading Tesla paid no federal income taxes — and even got refunds — while paying execs $2.5 billion Tesla paid no federal income taxes — and even got refunds — while paying execs $2.5 billion originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nissan Sentra T-bones Tesla Cybertruck, EV Claims The Win

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The Tesla Cybertruck is unlikely ever to be sold in Europe or China due to its lack of concessions to pedestrian safety, but as these crash pictures prove, it can make a real mess of cars, too. Images and video footage captured in Tampa, Florida, and widely shared on social media, show the aftermath of a collision between a Cybertruck and a much smaller Nissan Sentra on S Himes Avenue.

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Melbourne council takes new step to punish ute, SUV drivers

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One of Melbourne’s inner-city councils has voted to impose higher parking fees on large North American-style utes and SUVs, pushing back on the increasing size of vehicles in the city. Earlier this week , it was announced the Yarra City Council in Melbourne’s inner suburbs would debate a motion put forward by Greens councillor Sophie Wade about whether higher parking fees should be used to discourage large vehicles from driving around the region.

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Dodge Says It Doesn't Care About The Charger Daytona's Efficiency Or Range

Motor 1

Dodge boss Tim Kuniskis says muscle-car owners don't care about efficiency. That said, the Charger Daytona is surprisingly efficient.

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Car design legend Marcello Gandini dies at 85

Autocar

Gandini made a name for himself working for Bertone in the 1960s, penning the Lamborghini Miura Prolific designer's huge portfolio includes Lamborghini Countach, Lancia Stratos and Citroën BX, to name a few Legendary car designer Marcello Gandini , who shaped some of the best known and most revered Italian cars of all time, has died at the age of 85.

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2025 Mini Cooper price and specs: Petrol version dearer, electric car up to $10,000 cheaper

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The new three-door Mini will bring a big price cut for the electric version – built in China – but price rises for the UK-made petrol version heavily related to its predecessor. 2025 Mini Cooper pricing and specifications Petrol version is a heavy facelift of 10-year-old car Electric model all-new on part-Chinese platform, built in China Priced from $41,990 plus on-road costs Electric Cooper E.

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Tesla is so desperate for sales it's started advertising, which Elon Musk famously said he 'hates'

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Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Ownership , Electric Continue reading Tesla is so desperate for sales it's started advertising, which Elon Musk famously said he 'hates' Tesla is so desperate for sales it's started advertising, which Elon Musk famously said he 'hates' originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 30 Mar 2024 13:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Keyless Entry Car Thefts Soar As Hackers Don’t Need Skills, Just Cheap Devices

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Rates of car thefts have been on the rise over the last decade or so, and one of the primary reasons may be a simple device that enables thieves, without any particular technical expertise, to exploit security vulnerabilities in keyless entry systems, which automakers have been aware of for over a decade In recent years, we’ve seen more and more footage of vehicles being broken into with seemingly little effort.

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Road tax set to rise in April: here’s how much more you’ll pay

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Drivers with newer cars can expect to be paying roughly £10 more per year, a although the biggest gas guzzlers will fare the worst

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Legendary Lamborghini Designer Marcello Gandini Has Died

Motor 1

The Italian design icon was responsible for numerous now-legendary exotic cars, including the Countach, Stratos, and EB 110.

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First look at new Mini Aceman ahead of April debut

Autocar

The new Aceman bears close resemblance to the larger Countryman Chinese-built, aero-optimised electric crossover sits between next-generation Cooper and Countryman The design of the Mini Aceman has leaked online over a month before its official unveiling, which was due to take place at the Beijing motor show on 24 April. The new images posted to Cochespias.net reveal a close resemblance to the larger Countryman , below which the Aceman will sit in Mini’s line-up.

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Australian new-car sales in February 2024: VFACTS records smashed again

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New-car deliveries increased by 20 per cent year-on-year last month – and beat the all-time February record by 8500 vehicles. February 2024 marked another record month for deliveries of new motor vehicles in Australia – and the 10th consecutive month of growth – as dealers continue to clear back-orders written last year, or earlier. However, experts continue to warn the record run will not continue forever, and that the sales result – which reflects the number of car deliveries, not orders taken

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2024 Dodge Charger revealed: 2-door EV this year, 4-door and inline-6 next year

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Filed under: Green , Dodge , Coupe , Electric , Future Vehicles , Performance Continue reading 2024 Dodge Charger revealed: 2-door EV this year, 4-door and inline-6 next year 2024 Dodge Charger revealed: 2-door EV this year, 4-door and inline-6 next year originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 5 Mar 2024 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amplify Orange C8 Corvette Z06 Looks Just As Exotic As An Italian

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When Chevrolet launched the C8 Corvette Stingray back in 2019, it put the sports car world on notice and showed that V8-powered, mid-engined cars could be affordable and look just as exotic as any traditional supercar. Chevy followed it up with the Corvette Z06, a legitimate supercar that eschews the forced induction adopted by most of its rivals in favor of a screaming 5.5-liter naturally-aspirated V8.

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No full inquiry into UK car insurance costs but regulator will ‘assess state of the market’

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The Financial Conduct Authority maintains that the insurance market is ‘competitive’, in spite of driver fury over price hikes

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The New Audi A3 Is Amess With In-Car Subscriptions

Motor 1

The 2025 Audi A3 looks sharper and comes with more tech, but you will have to pay a subscription for some basic in-car features.

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Audi RS3

Autocar

Audi's mega-hatch is outlandish and offers stonking performance for the price There’s an admirable belligerence about the Audi RS3. It hasn’t been made a crime just yet, after all, to put a big engine into something relatively small and create an amusingly alternative driver’s car in the process, much as a great many of Europe’s CO2-based taxation regimes would already suggest it ought to be.It really would be an aberration, though, if Audi’s excellent EA855 five-cylinder performance engine, mot

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