Motor Authority
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Porsche has issued a recall of its Taycan electric sedan because of a risk of the electric car's high-voltage battery experiencing a short circuit, something that could lead to a fire. The recall covers Taycans from the 2021-2024 model years, of which there are 27,527 examples affected in the U.S. According to the recall notice published by the.
Autocar
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Ratan Tata was outspoken about his passion for Jaguar and Land Rover Tata Nano mastermind and passionate car enthusiast is credited with mobilising India and saving JLR Indian businessman Ratan Tata, former chairman of Jaguar Land Rover owner the Tata Group, has died at the age of 86. The company confirmed his passing in an official statement this evening (9 October), which read: "It is with deep sadness and with a heavy heart that we inform you of the demise of our beloved chairman, Ratan N T
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Carscoops
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Toyota will show portable hydrogen cartridges in Japan later this month. The automaker envisions the containers could be used like giant AA batteries as they could power fuel cells to generate electricity. This means refueling your FCEV could be as easy as swapping out cartridges. While electric vehicle adoption is occurring slower than many automakers anticipated, they’ve left fuel cell vehicles in the dust.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The Toyota RAV4 will go unchanged for the 2025 model year, with no price or spec adjustments expected. Nine variants are available across five different trim levels, with a starting price of $42,260 before on-road costs for the front-wheel drive RAV4 Hybrid GX. All models are powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid drivetrain, after the remaining petrol-only models were discontinued back in June. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.
Automotive News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The two brands have big reputations when it comes to brakes and suspension components in performance applications.
Autocar
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Alpine A390 Beta concept previews 2025-bound production car Production model will feature tri-motor set-up and active torque vectoring for "lightweight" feel The Alpine A390 Beta electric crossover concept has been conceived as “a bigger A110 for five” that pairs a futuristic fastback design with best-in-class driving dynamics. The concept will spawn a production car in 2025 that will use the Renault Group’s Ampr Medium EV platform (making it a relation of the Renault Megane E-Tech ) and be pos
Carscoops
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The Mustang restomod features a Ford Racing 7.0-liter V8 engine paired with a manual gearbox. The car has only been driven 673 miles (1,083 km) and includes a thoroughly revised interior. The experts at SpeedKore were tasked with creating the car’s lightweight carbon fiber body. Classics Restorations crafts some of the finest Ford Mustang restomods on the planet, and one of them is now up for sale in the US with no reserve.
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Automotive News
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Police are searching for a rare Skyline GT-R after it was nabbed from Nissan Australia headquarters.
Autocar
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Foxtron Model D is designed to prioritise aerodynamic performance Automotive division of Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn unveils radical seven-seater with on-board iPhones and iPads Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn’s automotive division has revealed a radical electric MPV designed by Pininfarina. Majoring on connectivity and aerodynamics, it's called the Foxtron Model D after its positioning in the D-segment, measuring 5.13m long and 1.99m wide.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Foxconn unveiled the Model D, its third prototype designed by Pininfarina. This fully electric minivan promises a WLTP range of 660 km (410 miles). The seven-seater cabin has four screens and convenient iPhone cases at the rear seats. Foxtron, the automotive arm of tech giant Foxconn —the same company best known for manufacturing Apple products, including the iPhone—has pulled back the curtain on the Model D, a near-production concept showcasing their vision for a fully electric mini
CarExpert
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Elon Musk has officially unveiled the Tesla Cybercab , a fully autonomous taxi that’s expected to enter production in 2026. The Tesla Cybercab was revealed at the We, Robot event held today at the Warner Bros. film studio in Los Angeles, and livestreamed on Tesla’s YouTube channel. Sharing a design very similar to previous renders, the Cybercab will debut as a two-door compact autonomous vehicle with an estimated sticker price of under US$30,000 (A$44,500).
Auto Express
OCTOBER 7, 2024
There have been roughly 10,000 more pothole-related callouts so far this year, prompting calls to the government to increase road funding
Autocar
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Family-sized 4x4 will land in the UK next year in full-hybrid and mild-hybrid guises The Bigster is Dacia’s largest model yet and kick-starts the Romanian brand’s ambitious plans to expand into the ultra-competitive C-segment market. Claimed by Dacia to make the “C-SUV more affordable”, the long-awaited Bigster will sit above the technically-related Duster crossover and is set to arrive next year at a sub-£30,000 price that will undercut key rivals such as the Skoda Kodiaq , Peugeot 5008 and For
Carscoops
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Mazda announced a facelifted version of the BT-50 with a revealing teaser. The Isuzu-based pickup will adopt fresh styling and more tech inside the cabin. The official debut of the 2025 Mazda BT-50 is scheduled for October 18. Mazda published the first teaser of the facelifted BT-50 in Australia, announcing its premiere for October 18. The midsize pickup will benefit from styling and tech upgrades, in order to stay fresh against the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, and Mitsubishi Triton rivals.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Tesla’s We, Robot event today marked the long-awaited reveal of the Cybercab , but company CEO Elon Musk included a surprise unveiling. The Robovan – or as the outspoken CEO pronounces it, the ‘Ro-bovan’ – was revealed at Warner Bros. studio in Los Angeles. Resembling a streamlined locomotive more so than any existing people mover or minibus, the Robovan can carry up to 20 people or can be used to transport goods. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.
Automotive News
OCTOBER 10, 2024
US sales of the company's electric cars are down big time in the third quarter of 2024.
Autocar
OCTOBER 8, 2024
New Mustique Blue paint's hue is inspired by the eponymous island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Update comes as the average Ghost buyer spends 10% of the car’s price on customisation Rolls-Royce has updated its Ghost limousine , introducing new materials and technologies in response to increasing demand for personalisation. The average Ghost buyer spends an additional 10% of the car’s retail price – roughly £30,000 – on customisation, Rolls-Royce said.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Nissan says that 2019-2020 Leaf models may have excessive lithium deposits in their battery cells. Owners are urged to avoid Level 3 fast charging until a software fix is implemented later this year. The recall affects both 60 kWh and 40 kWh versions built between August 2018 and November 2020. More than 23,000 Nissan Leafs have been recalled across the United States as the electric vehicle could catch fire while undergoing quick charging.
CarExpert
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Toyota is back in Formula 1 after a 15-year hiatus, joining forces with midfielder Haas F1 Team after signing a technical partnership. Haas, an American team that has competed in F1 since 2016, has reportedly signed a multi-year deal with Toyota that will “share expertise and knowledge, as well as resources” through the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) motorsport division.
Auto Express
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The British Deer Society is calling for a law change that could impact drivers to stop the slaughter of deer on UK roads
Autocar
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Performance of the new Convertible slightly trails the equivalent Cooper hatchback UK-built soft-top arrives with a pair of petrol engines – but no electric option Production of the Mini Convertible has returned to the UK with the introduction of the new fourth-generation car. The soft-top will soon begin rolling off the line at the historic Oxford factory, marking its homecoming after a nine-year run at the VDL Nedcar plant in the Netherlands.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 7, 2024
In an internal email, Stellantis’ Chief Financial Officer warned employees that the “doghouse” policy is back. The revived policy aims to significantly reduce company expenses in an effort to preserve cash flow. The CFO urged employees to reject any spending requests that do not support critical business functions. Stellantis has reintroduced a belt-tightening policy internally referred to as the “doghouse.” The objective is to have employees help reduce the company
Automotive News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Meanwhile, buyers are scooping up 718s before Porsche pulls the plug next year.
Auto Express
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Real-world testing aims to assess factors causing headlamp dazzle, and generate recommendations for government action
Autocar
OCTOBER 6, 2024
The W1 uses a new, mid-mounted 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 for a staggering 1258bhp McLaren P1 successor combines Formula 1 aerodynamics with a mighty new V8 hybrid drivetrain The successor to the McLaren P1 mixes Formula 1 aerodynamics with a mighty new V8 hybrid drivetrain that sends all of its 1258bhp to the rear wheels. Although the McLaren Senna and Speedtail have followed in the decade since the P1, the £2 million McLaren W1 is considered by its maker to be the true successor to that hy
Carscoops
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Thieves stole a rare 1991 R32 GT-R from Nissan Australia’s heritage fleet during a brazen heist. The model was the first R32 to be delivered Down Under, and remained in pristine condition. Nissan is asking for help to recover the vehicle, while a police investigation is underway. In the latest episode of “Things We Didn’t See Coming but Totally Should Have,” Nissan Australia has shared that one of its prized possessions, a red 1991 R32 GT-R from its heritage fleet, was br
Automotive News
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The increase in power helps propel the electric Pride to 62 miles per hour in an estimated 8.0 seconds.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Silicon Valley has invented the bus again. During last night’s Tesla “We, Robot” event company CEO Elon Musk showed off the new “Robovan” which he pronounced as “rub oven” for some reason. It looks like something straight out of an art deco nightmare , and it’s here to make public transit in your city even worse. The… Read more.
Autocar
OCTOBER 7, 2024
New A110 will be based on a bespoke platform French brand will lean into character of electric powertrains rather than trying to replicate an engine Alpine won’t fit the upcoming A110 EV with “fake” gearing as Hyundai has with the Ioniq 5 N , nor will it pump the cabin with synthetic engine noise, the French brand’s CEO has said. In the Ioniq 5 N - the first purpose-built electric hot hatch – an artificial gearbox can be operated through paddles, accurately simulating a internal combustion engin
Carscoops
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The blue paint of the Defender 90 is inspired by the blue skies of the Mediterranean island. Heritage Customs has fitted a set of white 20-inch forged wheels. Custom white and dark blue leather adorns the off-roader’s interior. Heritage Customs has lifted the veil on its latest Land Rover Defender project. The special creation, known as The Spirit of Cyprus Valiance Convertible, is based on the Defender 90 and could be produced in limited numbers.
Automotive News
OCTOBER 10, 2024
An electric S-Class is coming, but conventional engines are sticking around for the long haul.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Cybertruck owners have had quite the year so far in 2024. They’ve had to clean own their brand new cars themselves, faced rusting problems brought on by transport issues and been hit with five recalls already. Now, owners are reporting that all this bad press has hit their insurance, with some Cybertruck drivers… Read more.
Autocar
OCTOBER 5, 2024
It's a rare occasion when this 200mph-plus trio is reunited With the unveiling of the new McLaren W1, join us as we revisit our 2019 test of its forebears The sight alone is enough to elicit involuntary laughter. F1 , P1 , McLaren Senna. All on the same slice of Tarmac, dihedral doors flipped up awaiting further instruction. They have been together before of course, most notably and recently at the Goodwood Members’ Meeting in the spring, but never for a purpose like this.
Carscoops
OCTOBER 10, 2024
AC Cars has introduced the new Ace and Ace Bristol, ahead of their launch next year. The models feature retro-inspired carbon fiber bodywork and a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine with over 300 hp. The company is currently accepting reservations and pricing starts at the equivalent of $228,440. AC Cars is enhancing their retro-inspired lineup with the new Ace and Ace Bristol.
Automotive News
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Certain Integras, Civics, and CR-Vs have an incorrectly built steering rack, which could increase the effort required to steer.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Los Angeles street takeovers keep happening , and they’re once again taking a turn for the worse. Owners of Infinitis and Nissans in LAkeep having their cars stolen to be used in takeovers. The cars are later found either wrecked or burned. Read more.
Autocar
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Electric G-Class sets the tone for Mercedes's future in ditching the EQ badge Firm will phase out its EQ badge as it continues investing in both combustion and electric models Mercedes is prepared to invest in and develop two different architectures for combustion and electric models for as long as there is demand for both, company CEO Ola Kallenius has confirmed.
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