Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The man responsible for ensuring many drivers fly under the radar and don't get speeding tickets has died. An obituary for Mike (Michael) D. Valentine posted to Cincinnati.com confirmed the radar detector legend died at the age of 74 on September, 16, 2024. Valentine died at home unexpectedly, according to the obituary. Founder, president, and CEO.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Renault's retro supermini is on its way to UK dealerships Sub-£25k electric supermini is poised to go up against the Mini Cooper E and Fiat 500e The incoming Renault 5 supermini has been spotted testing in the UK for the first time, ahead of customer deliveries beginning in the coming months. The French brand’s next small EV – which Autocar will drive for the first time in a matter of weeks – will rival the likes of the Mini Cooper E and Fiat 500e.
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CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
MG Motor Australia has slashed the price of the base MG 4 51 Excite to just $30,990 drive-away , undercutting the next most affordable electric vehicle (EV) by $4000. The drive-away price is available nationwide, which sees reductions of up to $10,425 depending on state and territory. MG says the reduced price will be offered from September 20 to October 31.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Production of the Model A could start as early as Q4 2025. Alef has already received an airworthiness certification from the FAA. The Californian company is also working on a more affordable flying car starting at just $35,000. Last year, a Californian firm called Alef Aeronautics unveiled the Alef Model A, its bizarre take on a flying car with a $300,000 sticker price and a promise it would reach production in 2025.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD generates 815 hp from a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 Ford claims a top speed of 202 mph and a Nürburgring lap time of under seven minutes Pricing will start around $325,000 Ford is working on a super Mustang that will rewrite the rule book on what the iconic pony car is capable of, both on the road and track. The car.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The Theory 1 boasts a claimed 0-62mph time of less than 2.5sec and a top speed of 199mph Theory 1 concept draws on Esprit’s ethos to pack 986bhp electric punch The radical new Lotus Theory 1 concept is a three-seat, 986bhp supercar designed to evoke the spirit of the Esprit as a brand-building performance showcase that will be a “blueprint” for all of the firm’s future cars.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Businesses in the Chinese province of Zhejiang have reportedly started banning electric vehicles (EVs) from their underground carparks amidst concerns over spontaneous combustion. According to Radio Free Asia , a five-star hotel in Hangzhou and another in Xiaoshan have implemented bans. The security manager of a five-star hotel in Hangzhou told local media “based on the characteristics of electric vehicle fires and our hotel’s firefighting capabilities, we think it safer not to allow them into t
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Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The Toyota Sequoia enters the 2025 model year with a new 1794 Edition model The 2025 Sequoia is priced from $64,120, including a $1,945 destination charge All 2025 Sequoias offer 437 hp and maximum towing of 9,520 pounds The Toyota Sequoia already takes a stab at the luxury full-size SUV segment with the Capstone flagship, but Toyota has stepped.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Volkswagen Golf R rival is currently on sale in North America and Japan with 300bhp Toyota looks to be readying its GR Corolla hot hatchback for a European launch as prototypes begin testing at the Nürburgring. Hot hatch fans have long called for Toyota to bring the Gazoo Racing variant of the Corolla to Europe. The standard car is the Japanese brand’s third biggest seller in the region, behind the Yaris and Yaris Cross.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
An Audi e-tron GT has reportedly caught fire while at a US dealership for servicing. In a post on Facebook , the Carmel Fire Department – which services the city of Carmel, Indiana – was called to the scene of a dealership over the weekend for a fire alarm that had triggered the sprinklers. “The first in crews were met with heavy smoke conditions throughout the entire maintenance area,” reads the Facebook post. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
A Brazilian startup has unveiled its first model, named the Lecar 459 Hybrid. This Tesla-inspired crossover features an EREV powertrain, boasting a 621-mile range. Production is expected to start in August 2026, with a price of R$147,900 ($26,900). The car you see here might look like a rendering for the next iteration of the Tesla Model Y , but it’s actually an entirely new electrified offering from a Brazilian startup.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Porsche first implemented turbochargers on its race cars The first turbocharged Porsche was the 917 Porsche turbocharges many of its road cars today and some EVs even wear the badge Porsche was one of the first automakers to adopt turbocharging—and the impetus was racing. General Motors introduced turbocharged road cars in the early 1960s.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Stinger GT's successor would likely use the E-GMP platform 'EV1' and 600bhp+ performance model could be next in brand's electric expansion Kia is planning to bookend its range of EVs, with an entry-level city car and a new halo model under consideration. The Korean brand has trademarked names from EV1 to EV9 for a range of models, and while it has confirmed that an EV2 will sit below the new EV3 , the prospect of an EV1 has been off the table until now.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Japanese car giant Toyota will make its debut in the Supercars Championship (formerly known as V8 Supercars) in 2026, with its Supra sports car joining the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro on the grid. In a bombshell announcement, Australia’s best-selling carmaker confirmed it would be the third manufacturer in the Supercars Championship in two seasons’ time, ending a six-year run of solely Ford vs Holden and latterly Chevrolet.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Ford bosses test drove a Changan SUV while evaluating Chinese competition last year. CFO John Lawler reportedly told CEO Jim Farley that the Chinese “are ahead of us.” This revelation comes shortly after Ford pulled back on some of its ambitious EV plans. Just a few years ago, hardly any industry experts would have predicted that Chinese car manufacturers would be regularly cranking out some of the most compelling and technologically advanced EVs on the market.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
There's been a major shakeup at the BMW Group design department, including the addition of former Polestar design chief Maximilian Missoni among the ranks. The revised structure, announced on Sept. 13, is still led by Adrian van Hooydonk, who has held the top position since 2009, when he replaced Chris Bangle. However, a major change is at the.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Front bumper is different to that fitted to regular Q6 with new DRLs and lower grille Could this be a Dakar-flavoured Q6 E-tron or a mule for something altogether more radical? Audi appears to be gearing up for the launch of a hardcore electric off-roader, with a distinctive prototype having been spotted testing at a company facility in Germany. Although based on the upcoming Q6 E-tron Sportback, it's significantly taller and wider than the regular electric SUV.
Motor 1
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The patented engine design features a special crankshaft that adds more power and compression strokes to the cycle.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
The PV5’s design merges futuristic looks with practical features for improved utility. The mid-size van will compete in a crowded market with rivals like the Transit and ID.Buzz. Kia’s lineup will eventually expand to encompass the smaller PV1 and larger PV7 electric vans. Better known for its captivating electric car and SUV lineup, Kia is preparing to broaden its horizons in both the passenger and light commercial van sector with purpose-built models (called Platform Beyond Vehicle
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Ford presents prototype windshield featuring holographic thin film Thin film works in combination with low-cost LED-based projectors Presented information can span the width of the windshield Modern head-up displays that project information like speed and navigation directions on the windshield already help drivers keep their eyes on the road, but.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Round lighting signatures are inspired by the original Estafette New ZFlexEVan provides first look at debut model from Renault's partnership with Volvo Trucks Renault has revived the Estafette as a high-tech, city-focused load-lugger called the ZFlexEVan. The new concept previews the debut model from the French company’s tie-up with Volvo Trucks, called Flexis, and it has been designed to stand out from the aggressive-looking diesel vans on the market.
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed a “dangerous shortfall” in the number of technicians qualified to repair and maintain vehicles featuring Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). It said 13% of vehicles has some degree of autonomy, while just 2% of the technicians in the UK (4,425 individuals) are IMI TechSafe registered and qualified to work safely on servicing, repairing and maintaining these complex and potentially life-saving systems.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Our spy photographers captured a prototype of the Mazda EZ-6 undergoing tests in Europe. The electrified sedan, which debuted last April, is set to launch in China and Europe this fall. The vehicle’s Changan-sourced underpinnings support both EREV and BEV powertrains. A camouflaged prototype of the Mazda EZ-6 was caught undergoing testing in Germany, just one month after the automaker confirmed plans for launching it in Europe.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
The Goodwood Revival celebrates cars and fashion from the 1930s to the 1960s An 80-year anniversary parade of D-Day honors WWII on the track in southern England With 16 races and more than 150,000 attendees from around the world, the Goodwood Revival is an automotive event like no other The best things are hard to capture with words. The way a V-8.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Updated electric four-door is almost entirely new underneath, but is the recipe actually improved? Sitting serenely at 185kph in the outside lane of a glass-smooth autobahn, it occurs to me that the newly updated Audi E-tron GT might be the most invincible-feeling car on sale, at least before you get into the realm of Unimogs and literal near-indestructibility.The original E-tron GT, only recently retired, had a likeable sense of unflappability to it but not to this extent.
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Sales of cars across Europe fell 16% to 753,482 units in August, according to the latest data from Jato Dynamics. This was the biggest year-on-year drop since June 2022. A total of 8.64 million new cars have been registered in Europe so far in 2024 – an increase of 1.9% compared to the same period last year. The decline in demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) had a significant impact on the performance of the overall market.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The technical service bulletin doesn’t include models with the available stick shift. Toyota will only repair 2024 Tacoma models if they show one of six fault codes. The entire transmission and torque assembly will be changed. Pickup trucks like the Toyota Tacoma are supposed to be reliable and dependable, but several owners of 2024 Tacoma models in the US have complained about transmission issues.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The 2025 Jeep Wrangler retains its manual transmission and V-6 engine, but now the two are inseparable. For 2025, the 3.6-liter V-6, which produces 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, is only available with the 6-speed manual. Buyers can still choose the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4, which is rated at 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, but an 8-speed.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Hits of aqua blue reference Mercedes' F1 sponsor Petronas Motorsport Collectors Edition gets racing livery plus a host of optional kit as standard Mercedes-AMG has unveiled a Formula 1-inspired version of the new GT. Based on the track-focused AMG GT 63 Pro, its livery replicates that worn by the brand’s W14 and W15 F1 cars, from the 2023 and 2024 seasons respectively.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The Leapmotor C10 will be the Chinese brand’s first model in Australia, arriving in November with two sharply priced variants. Leapmotor and Stellantis – parent of Jeep and Fiat – joined forces earlier this year, establishing a joint venture called Leapmotor International to help launch the Chinese brand into new markets. A Stellantis spokesperson has confirmed to CarExpert that both C10 variants will be priced below $50,000 before on-road costs. 100s of new car deals are available through
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The VW Group is transitioning away from its own private financing branch for customers. Now, it’ll partner with Wells Fargo to provide that service to its customers at its dealerships. The shift in financing strategy comes amid a slump in VW’s financial performance. Volkswagen announced on Monday that its US Financial Services arm (VWFS) would partner with Wells Fargo to provide financing for customers.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Kalmar has revealed an EV conversion for the 964-generation Porsche 911 The EV hardware comes from the Tesla Model S Kalmar claims a similar weight to the 964-generation 911 Turbo for its EV conversion Kalmar is quickly building up a reputation for building 911 restomods with an extreme attention to detail. The trait is epitomized in the Danish.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Maxus eTerron 9's 102kWh battery can be charged at rates of up to 115kW New Maxus eTerron 9 gets 435bhp from dual motors and 267 miles of range from 102kWh battery; will beat key rivals to market MG sibling brand Maxus has revealed a four-wheel-drive electric pick-up truck – the first of its kind available in the UK. Named the eTerron 9, it succeeds the Maxus T90EV , which was the UK's first electric pick-up but rear-driven only.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
LDV’s first electric ute in Australia hasn’t been a sales success, but the brand’s second attempt could bring greater fortune. The Maxus eTerron 9 will go on sale in Europe in the fourth quarter of 2024, and it’s expected to come to Australia as an LDV , with both brands owned by Chinese giant SAIC. “We’re tremendously excited about the future product roadmap for LDV here in Australia,” a spokesperson for the brand’s local importer told CarExpert.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The EV market in Europe is facing a “continual downward trajectory,” according to ACEA. In August, EV sales dropped 43.9%, while the overall market fell 18.3% year-on-year. Automakers seek a smoother transition to zero-emission mobility amid sluggish EV demand. The EV slowdown is making its presence felt across Europe, prompting automakers to urgently call for “short-term relief” from stringent CO2 targets.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Second EV from U.S.-bound Alpine has been spotted New EV will be called the A390 and get 2024 Paris auto show preview Production scheduled to start in 2025 at plant in France Alpine is set to unveil an A390 concept at the 2024 Paris auto show in mid-October but camouflaged prototypes for the production version have already been spotted. The A390.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Follow 129 years of motoring history, from the first public demonstration of cars in Britain to the present day Autocar is providing free access to its digital archive, spanning 129 years of motoring history, for a week. Sign up here and you can browse through more than 2900 magazine issues, spanning from 1895 to the present day. We've covered everything from the first demonstration of cars in Britain (2 November 1895) to the birth of the BMC Mini (28 August 1959), the arrival of the Ford Fiesta
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