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Porsche is comparatively subtle, unlike its front-engined V8 companions The Vantage is back with a bang – does it now dominate a class of grand touring superstars? The Ferrari nearly fails to materialise. With the official press car out of action, locating a good, representative Roma is proving to be a proper head-scratcher, something we can’t understand.
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Passenger version of the Jimny was pulled from sale in the UK in 2020 Electrification "would ruin" small 4x4 due to added weight, according to Toshihiro Suzuki Suzuki ’s president has suggested the brand has no plans to build an electric or hybrid version of the Jimny , given that electrifying the 4x4 “would ruin" it. The car has had a strong following in the UK since its launch in 1970, with its fourth generation – and mini reboot – in 2018 rubber stamping its cult classic status.
The Nissan Fairlady Z is available in new shades for the 2025 MY in Japan. Interior upgrades are limited to the addition of the SOS call button. There are no changes under the skin, with the Z retaining same twin-turbo 3.0-liter engine. Nissan has unveiled the 2025 MY updates for the Fairlady Z in Japan, including a refreshed color palette and the addition of the SOS call function to all grades.
Bumper has completed its first acquisition, purchasing business intelligence tools company AutoBI. AutoBi provides business intelligence tools for car retailers and OEMs. Its dashboards provide updates on critical information about all aspects of an automotive business including CRM, sales, service, parts and finance. Jack Allman, CCO and Co-Founder of Bumper said: “AutoBI is a perfect fit for Bumper and this acquisition is a key part of our strategic goal to become Europe’s largest automotive p
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The Toyota Hilux Champ was transformed into a wild race truck for competition in Thailand. It was built for the Super Pickup championship featuring aero, chassis, and power upgrades. The truck goes head-to-head with the Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton, and Ford Ranger. The Hilux Champ was launched last year as a bare-bones, budget-friendly pickup truck for Asian markets, with Toyota hyping up its potential for customization.
Autofinity has launched ViSOURCE, a tool to aggregate wholesale vendor stock and information to provide buyers with an extensive view of the used car market. ViHUB enables automotive retailers to pool vehicle data, automatically populate online marketplaces and manage stock with up-to-date inventory details. CEO Andy Whitehair said: “Used car buyers within franchised and independent retailers source used cars from a variety of vendors each operating their own platforms with their own page displa
Built By Legends presented R34 GT-R restomod at 2024 SEMA show Pricing starts at $450,000, not including cost of donor car Early R34 GT-Rs eligible for U.S. import under 25-year rule The R34-generation of Nissan's Skyline GT-R is an iconic car that featured on the bedroom walls of many car fans around the turn of the century, including in markets.
Autocar understands this JLR test car is a prototype of the next Velar JLR has confirmed plans to launch the first EMA-based electric Land Rover model in around 18 months' time Land Rover will launch the first electric SUV based atop its new EMA platform in spring 2026 - and it's expected to be the replacement for the Range Rover Velar. The marque's first EV will be the Range Rover Electric due next year.
Households will soon be able to be powered by their electric car – or sell power from their electric vehicle back into the grid during peak demand – thanks to new standards from the Federal Government. Australians will soon be able to use their electric cars to not only power their homes, but also send energy back into the electric grid during peak periods.
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The Toyota RAV-X concept is inspired by Dakar Rally racers with hardcore off-road mods. A long-travel suspension is combined with a rugged bodykit and new wheels. The SEMA build explores the potential of a new halo model in the future RAV4 lineup. Toyota has rolled out yet another concept for the 2024 SEMA Show , this time giving the RAV4 a rugged makeover.
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New study predicts German auto industry will employ 186,000 fewer people by 2035. The reduction is due to the switchover to electric cars. Prognos says change will create more jobs in areas like IT, but overall headcount will fall. If you wanted to start work at 18 with confidence that you could put in 45 or 50 years before sailing off to a happy, comfortable retirement, a job in the German auto industry always seemed like a solid bet.
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