AutoDealer Today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Affordability continues to dog delivery momentum. Though the Q4 horizon holds promise, it also presents uncertainty.

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Autocar

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

P1's 903bhp plug-in hybrid powertrain was ahead of its time when it was unveiled in 2012 "The next benchmark", set to stick with hybrid power, is a matter of days away McLaren will reveal the next instalment in its Ultimate Series of hypercars on 6 October, just over a decade since the P1 arrived to replace the 240mph F1. A video published by the company features those two hallowed hypercars and reveals that “the next benchmark” is inbound.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Toyota is testing a Lexus RC coupe with a 592 hp version of Toyota’s new 2.0-liter inline four and a six-speed manual transmission. Engineers say the secret coupe is a motorsports project, but it hints at the potential of the new engine. An IS sedan is also being tested with a 400 hp version of the engine mated to an eight-speed auto. We know that Toyota is working on a new V8-powered super-coupe for road and race applications, but it seems that’s not the only hot rod the automaker&#

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Mazda is facing a class action lawsuit in the US, with the owner of one of its cars claiming it has a major defect… that’s actually just an extremely common safety feature. Filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California, Pennsylvanian Mazda CX-50 owner Joshua Meltzer is attempting to sue the carmaker for US$5 million (A$7.35 million) following an incident which resulted in his daughter jumping out of the moving vehicle.

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Auto Express

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The number of deaths on UK highways fell by five per cent in 2023, with motorways statistically the safest type of road to travel on

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Autocar

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

F1's 6.1-litre V12 put out 627bhp; hybrid P1 upped the ante with 903bhp "The next benchmark" is set to stick with hybrid power and will be revealed on 6 October McLaren has confirmed that the follow-up to the P1 and F1 will be called the W1. The company said the name "celebrates [its] world championship mindset", with the new car due to be revealed on 6 October – 50 years since McLaren won its first constructors' title in Formula 1.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Bugatti has revealed an alternative design for the Tourbillon. While the company didn’t fully reveal the proposal, it had a smaller horseshoe grille, angular headlights, and more aggressive bodywork. The first Tourbillon deliveries are slated to begin in 2026 and production will be limited to 250 units. One of the most fascinating aspects of the automotive industry is what could have been.

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Auto Express

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The car insurance industry has launched new Vehicle Risk Ratings, to give new insight into car insurability and costs

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Autocar

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Leapmotor T03 has 94bhp and a range of 165 miles Stellantis-backed Chinese EV brand majors on value, undercutting rivals in city car and family SUV segments Chinese EV brand Leapmotor has arrived in the UK, claiming its C10 family SUV and T03 city car are the best-value propositions in their respective segments. Priced at £15,995, the T03 is the UK’s second- cheapest electric car , just £1000 above the rival Dacia Spring.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The 2027 BMW X5 will feature hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric powertrain options for diverse buyers. Inside, the next-gen X5 promises a more spacious cabin packed with cutting-edge tech and driver assistance systems. Set to debut in 2026, the new BMW X5 will compete against rivals like the Porsche Cayenne and Genesis GV80. The BMW X5 has long been the benchmark for mid-size luxury SUVs, setting the standard for power, style, and technology in an increasingly crowded market.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Carlos Ghosn’s life on the run keeps going from bad to worse, with the disgraced former Nissan and Renault CEO now being ordered to pay back a significant sum and hand back a superyacht to the Japanese carmaker. As reported by Automotive News Europe , the British Virgin Islands High Court ordered Mr Ghosn to give up his Custom Line Navetta 37 yacht “Shachou” which was allegedly purchased by the former executive and his family through investment companies.

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Auto Express

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The music industry points to 7m drivers who are still playing compact discs, and says Taylor Swift fans still love a CD

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Autocar

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

World Ender is powered by JLR's supercharged 5.0-litre V8 Conversion costing £280,000 includes special air suspension, grafted-on pick-up bed and ‘cow killer’ bullbars Florida-based tuner Apocalypse has unveiled a dramatic six-wheel conversion of the Land Rover Defender. Aptly named the World Ender, it is effectively a Defender 110 with a pick-up bed grafted onto the boot, adding a second rear axle.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urged EV drivers to park their cars on higher ground in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Helene. DeSantis warned drivers that allowing saltwater to get into an EV’s battery pack could cause fires. At least 10 people have been reported dead so far after the Category 4 hurricane battered Florida with winds of up to 140 mph.

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Automotive News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In a short video on its '1' cars, the F1 and P1, McLaren revealed a date. Will we see the P1 successor then?

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Auto Express

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Short teaser video hints at new flagship, which will follow in the footsteps of hallowed F1 and P1 models

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Autocar

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

GLC Coupé (pictured) and GLE Coupé are said to be "top of the list" for retirement Duo could be the next to go as the brand reviews the future of its combustion-engined cars Mercedes-Benz is considering retiring the GLC Coupé and larger GLE Coupé from its line-up in a continuation of its model consolidation plans, according to officials from the German car maker.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Stellantis is refuting claims made by the UAW and its president, Shawn Fain. The automaker said investments and timelines in the UAW agreement were “not absolute guarantees.” It also pointed out they haven’t said where the next Dodge Durango will be built, despite rumors suggesting it will be made in Canada instead of Detroit. The war of words between Stellantis and the UAW is heating up as the automaker has decided to set the “record straight.” As part of this effo

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Automotive News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The extreme performance summer option comes in 46 sizes for rims 15 to 21 inches in diameter.

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Auto Express

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

New info reveals that Transport for London made over £83 million in fines last year from its red routes alone

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Autocar

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Quirky, fashion-focused microcar is a Citroën Ami-sized EV for Kia Picanto money The Citroën Ami is not a very good car, but then it's not really a car at all, rather a quadricycle. And besides, at less than £8000, it merits forgiveness of some of its more aggravating quirks and flaws. Despite its comparable dimensions and similar conception, you will find it distinctly harder to overlook any shortcomings of the new Microlino, which costs more than twice as much as its cubic contemporary.Reveale

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Prototypes of the Kia PV5 have been spotted in LCV and passenger van flavors. The highlight of the fully electric model will be the swappable upper body modules. The midsize van is expected to be unveiled soon, before its market launch in early 2025. [Update 9/25: The story has been updated with new spy photos and information] Earlier this year, Kia showed concepts of its upcoming Purpose-Built Vehicles , including the PV5, which is set to debut in the first quarter of 2025.

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Automotive News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The camouflage suggests it's getting a facelift unless we're dealing with something else.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Tesla decided to take a very hands-on approach to tackling employees who call out sick at its gigafactory in Germany. Factory management is going to employees’ homes when they call out sick to check if they are actually ill. Plant workers are understandably pissed off, slamming the door in their faces and even calling… Read more.

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Autocar

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

New version of Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz A-Class rival majors on refinement and under-the-skin improvements The focus of development for this fourth-generation BMW 1 Series was found in the data.According to anonymised data collected from consenting customers, 1 Series drivers are more given to ‘spirited’ driving than the owners of any other model in the firm’s line-up.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Ford has introduced the 2025 F-Series Super Duty, which features styling, equipment, and trim changes. The range-topping Limited has apparently been killed off and effectively replaced by a new Platinum Plus variant. Prices for the F-250 and F-350 have climbed $330 and $580, respectively. Ford has opened the order banks for the 2025 Ford F-Series Super Duty.

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Automotive News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The "Prime" nameplate is dead. From now on, Toyota will just call them plug-in hybrids. As it should be.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Canola oil is the third most used cooking oil in the world, falling just behind palm oil and soybean oil in terms of global consumption. But did you know that before the oil was a staple of almost every recipe you’ve ever followed, it was used to lubricate things like warships and aircraft during the war? Read more.

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Autocar

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Second-generation Hyundai Nexo will get more compact, 100kW fuel cell New fuel-cell SUV is due next year as Korean firm faces "chicken-and-egg issue" with hydrogen cars Hyundai is preparing to radically reinvent its hydrogen -fuelled Nexo SUV for a second generation as it doubles down on the viability of fuel cell powertrains. A prototype for the new FCEV has been spotted testing on public roads in Europe, revealing it to be a radical departure from the styling of the existing model.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Land Rover introduced the Defender Eivissa Limited Edition in two different specs. Only six units will be produced, inspired by the vibrant colors of Ibiza in Spain. Orders will only be accepted at the Destination Defender Ibiza event (Sept 13-29). Land Rover announced the Defender Eivissa Limited Editions, inspired by the Mediterranean island of Ibiza in Spain.

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Automotive News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The film will be "inspired" by the famous 1:87 scale toy line.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Throughout his decades as an automotive journalist, Jeremy Clarkson has been known for his often controversial takes on cars. Well, he’s got another one: modern cars are “all s**t now.” Clarkson said this during a watch party for the final episode of “ The Grand Tour ” where he took questions from the audience. Read more.

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Autocar

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Nascent Chinese electric car brand arrives in Europe with tiny electric city car We’ve lost count of the number of Chinese brands that are coming to the UK, invariably planning to offer us the novelty of electric cars that look like they were styled by AI and named as imaginatively as your average photocopier.The Leapmotor T03 appears to perfectly fit the stereotype – except, it has one very important difference to its compatriots.You see, Leapmotors sold outside of China – starting with the T03

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Skoda introduced a bulletproof Kodiaq with armor that meets PAS 300 standards. The SUV features bullet-resistant glass, reinforced steel, and emergency strobe lights. Designed with security in mind, it can withstand handguns, grenades, and high explosives. Skoda introduced an armored version of the first-generation Kodiaq, developed by Skoda UK in collaboration with security experts UTAC Special Vehicles, featuring several modifications.

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Automotive News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The coachbuilt SL is supposed to honor the 300SL Gullwing. But it does the iconic sports car a disservice.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

After more than two decades, Jeremy Clarkson finally hung up his driving gloves after the final episode of ‘The Grand Tour’ aired on Amazon Prime. When the show’s finale aired last week, Clarkson hosted a viewing party at his British pub , where he shared a few secrets from the show and its predecessor, ‘Top Gear,’… Read more.

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Autocar

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Exuberant send-off for fast combustion-engined Audis looks and acts the part Why yes, the Audi RS6 Avant GT is an Audi RS6 with retro wheels, silly graphics and a £176,975 price tag.If you think that’s too much money for this run-out special of the current generation of hot A6, well, it doesn’t really matter, because Audi has sold all 660 examples, including the 60 that are coming to the UK.All right, having acknowledged that the RS6 GT is not in any way a sensible purchase, let’s just appreciat

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