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Ford revives the street truck with FP700S F-150 concept

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Ford F-150 street truck concept set for 2024 SEMA show Concept previews upgrade package to be offered via Ford Custom Garage program Upgrade package will include 700-hp supercharger kit for F-150's V-8 Before the arrival of the F-150 Raptor in 2010, Ford's performance option for the F-150 was a street truck called the F-150 Lightning, which.

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Ian Callum reinvents Jaguar C-X75 with new tech and plush interior

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This C-X75 was originally Car 001 built by Williams Advanced Engineering for use in James Bond New commission based on James Bond stunt car is intended to be the ultimate climax for the ill-fated supercar Ian Callum’s self-named design and engineering consultancy has built a second road-legal Jaguar C-X75 , described as the “satisfying conclusion” for “the one that got away”.

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Lucid Gravity Offers 800 HP And 440 Mile Range For $95,000

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Lucid has revealed Gravity pricing will start at $79,900, although the model will initially be launched in Grand Touring guise for $94,900. Production is slated to begin late this year and the range-topping model will have more than 800 hp as well as a range in excess of 440 miles. The company will begin accepting orders on November 7 and current owners will be given priority.

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2025 BYD Shark 6: PHEV ute pricing confirmed for Australia

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Pricing for the BYD Shark 6 has been announced at $57,900 before on-road costs and, as promised, the sub-$60k price tag applies to the single, high-spec version of the ground-breaking plug-in hybrid ute launched so far. At this price point, which is being called an ‘introductory offer’, the electrified Chinese-built dual-cab 4×4 ute undercuts the likes of the Ford Ranger XLT Bi-Turbo dual-cab ($63,640 before on-roads), and the Toyota HiLux SR5 with V-Active Technology ($63,260 b

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McLaren supercar business sold to Abu Dhabi-backed CYVN

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McLaren Automotive has been sold by Bahrain sovereign wealth fund Buyer is Abu Dhabi-owned investment consortium Deal likely paves way for first McLaren EV CYVN Holdings, an investment consortium owned by the Abu Dhabi government, has agreed to purchase 100% of McLaren Automotive, the supercar business of McLaren Group. The news was confirmed on.

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Bold Hyundai Initium concept is first look at new Nexo

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Plus-shaped lights will be used to distinguish Hyundai's hydrogen fuel cell models SUV introduces new 'Art of Steel' design language and more potent hydrogen powertrain Hyundai has unveiled the Initium concept, a hydrogen fuel cell SUV that is all but confirmed to showcase the styling and technology of the next-generation Nexo. Intended to demonstrate the brand’s commitment to hydrogen power, it packs a new powertrain that’s said to offer much greater performance than the one in the existing Nex

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Maserati’s Sales Plunge 60% As Stellantis Blames Dealer Discounts And Marketing (Again)

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Maserati Q3 sales fell 60% compared to 2023, with year-to-date figures down more than 58%. Stellantis CEO blames Maserati’s decline on weak brand positioning and aggressive dealer discounting. With a reduced model lineup and cost-cutting measures, Stellantis is refocusing Maserati on profitability and premium appeal. Maserati managed to sell around 20,600 cars through the first nine months of 2023.

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Truck tuner Solomon Lunger builds 1969 Ford F-100 for SEMA show

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Solomon Lunger's Ford Era builds 1969 Ford F-100 for SEMA show Custom truck features full carbon-fiber body Power comes from F-150 Raptor R supercharged V-8 Early Ford F-Series pickup trucks are a popular option in the vehicle customizing scene, due in part to the wide availability of options and spare parts. And one company slowly building up a.

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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is 1527bhp super-saloon with Prodrive engineering

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Chinese EV is claimed to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 1.98sec and 0-124mph in 5.86sec, top out at 207mph Chinese car maker Xiaomi has revealed the SU7 Ultra, a Porsche Taycan Turbo GT rival with with Prodrive engineering and 1527bhp on tap. Utilising a tri-motor powertrain, the four-wheel-drive super-EV can hit 62mph in 1.98sec and go all the way to 207mph.

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Electric Mercedes Erupts In Flames, Damages Family Home

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A Mercedes EQA burst into flames in the UK, totaling the vehicle and damaging the owner’s home. The electric crossover was reportedly only two years old and had been driven around 28,000 miles. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation, but the owners are upset and demanding answers. Mercedes offers an extensive electric vehicle lineup in America that includes the EQB as well as the EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, and EQS SUV.

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2025 Toyota LandCruiser review

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It wasn’t that long ago that if you got a Toyota LandCruiser Sahara , you were getting the top-dog SUV from the Japanese brand. Then, things changed with the 300 Series of 2021. The Sahara got shuffled down, to the point where there are actually two LandCruiser grades sitting above it in price. Those variants, the GR Sport and Sahara ZX, are only available with five seats so the Sahara does at least have the title of fanciest seven-seat LandCruiser (though as has been the case for decades,

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Toyota 4Runner TRD Surf concept revives removable roof

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Toyota plans 4Runner TRD Surf concept for 2024 SEMA show The concept has a removable canopy, an option offered on early 4Runners Custom parts were made using a blend of traditional methods and 3D printing Toyota looks like it will have one of the more intriguing vehicles on display at the 2024 SEMA auto show next week, in the form of the new.

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First pictures of reinvented 2025 Nissan Leaf crossover

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The third-generation electric family car is a UK-built baby Ariya that will major on efficiency The third-generation Nissan Leaf has been spotted testing for the first time ahead of production getting under way in Sunderland next year. Morphing from hatchback to crossover, the next Leaf is one of three electric SUVs – alongside replacements for the Nissan Juke and Qashqai – due to start running down the lines at Nissan’s UK factory by the end of the decade.

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Angry Radford Buyers Say They Paid Big Deposits But Got No Cars Or Refunds

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Despite ongoing lawsuits, Radford Motors insists it remains committed to producing the Type 62-2 for customers. A Florida surgeon paid a $750,000 deposit for the Type 62-2 Pikes Peak but is reportedly still waiting for delivery. Radford Motors says it aims to restructure its business operations through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings for financial stability.

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Ford’s Ranger-sized electric ute to be a “game changer” – CEO

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Ford CEO Jim Farley is building anticipation of the US carmaker’s upcoming mid-sized electric pickup, tipped to be similar in size to the best-selling Ranger. In August , Ford announced a dedicated ‘skunkworks’ team in California is currently developing a new electric vehicle (EV) platform which aims to be cheaper to produce – and more affordable for buyers – than its current electric models.

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Feisty Fiat 600e Abarth debuts with up to 278 hp

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Fiat 600e Abarth revealed Electric subcompact crossover comes in Touring and Scorpionissima versions Scorpionissima packs 278 hp, making it most powerful Abarth road car The Fiat 600e electric subcompact crossover that went on sale last year in select markets has spawned a feisty Abarth variant. Revealed in full on Monday, the new Fiat 600e Abarth.

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Porsche 911 Carrera T returns with 389bhp for £111k

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Carrera T now gets four-wheel steering as standard Driver’s pick of the entry-level 911 range can now be had as a coupé or a convertible The new Porsche 911 Carrera T has been revealed as the most affordable driver-focused version of the brand’s venerable sports car. Priced from £111,300, it's available exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox and features a number of weight-saving measures, such as lightweight windows and reduced sound insulation.

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Ram Heads To SEMA With Mopar-ized 1500 RHO And 2500 Power Wagon Concept 

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Ram is looking to make a splash at SEMA with a new 2500 Power Wagon concept, which is based on the facelifted truck that was previewed last month. The brand will also show a 1500 RHO decked out in Mopar accessories. They’ll be joined by a new e-bike as well as a color matching Ram 1500 Rev and a Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee concept. Ram previewed their facelifted Heavy Duty lineup last month and now we’re getting a better look at the new 2500 Power Wagon as the brand will introd

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China’s Skywell isn’t aiming for the stars in Australian EV sales race

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Skywell may be unknown to most Australians, but this Chinese brand is the latest looking to bring electric SUVs to Australia. The Skywell ET5 – also known as the EVA 5 and BE11 – is due in Australia in the first quarter of 2025. It’s being imported by Brisbane-based firm EV Automotive, an Australian company with five years of experience importing Skywell vans.

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Scout working on Camp, Night, and Pet modes for electric Traveler and Terra

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New EV brand Scout launches with Terra pickup and Traveler SUV Lifestyle-oriented modes likely planned Production starts in 2027 at South Carolina plant Volkswagen Group's new U.S.-based Scout brand looks to be readying various lifestyle-oriented modes for its upcoming electric Terra pickup truck and Traveler SUV, following a strategy already used.

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Abarth 600e

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Fiat performance brand's first UK-bound SUV is also its most powerful car ever – but is it a true performance EV? The new Abarth 600e proves that even a brand you would associate with small, feisty Fiat 500-based runabouts isn't immune to electric crossovers.But this entry into one very saturated market has allowed Abarth to explore new heights of performance and attempt to prove that cars like this can still be fun performance machines.To help it with this, the 600e has been given a brand new p

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2026 Mercedes CLA To Get A 2.0L Turbo Engine Built By China’s Geely

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The next Mercedes CLA will feature a China-built 2.0L engine developed by Geely and Renault, then fine-tuned in Germany. This isn’t the first time the CLA has used non-Mercedes engines; select first- and second-gen models also ran Renault powertrains. The new compact sedan will also include an urban-assist driving system developed by the Chinese startup Momenta.

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The Real Lightning Is Back: Ford to Sell Supercharged F-150 Street Truck

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It will be an after-sale, dealer-installed package that comes with a warranty, sold through Ford's new Ford Custom Garage program.

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2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T arrives with standard manual, available convertible top

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Updated 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T revealed Convertible body style available for first time Pricing starts at $135,995, including destination The current 992-generation Porsche 911 receives a mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 model year, but not every model in the diverse 911 lineup has been launched in updated form. The latest is the 2025 911.

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Abarth 600e brings 278bhp and 124mph top speed for £42k

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Hypnotic Purple paint is exclusive to the Scorpionissima version Hotter version of Fiat’s small electric crossover gets power boost, reworked chassis and aggressive styling The full-fat 278bhp version of the Abarth 600e will cost £41,975 when UK order books open next month. The Fiat performance brand's Ford Puma ST rival borrows its single-motor electric powertrains from the closely related Alfa Romeo Junior.

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2026 Nissan Leaf Makes Spy Shot Debut With New Mini-Ariya SUV Coupe Body

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A prototype of the third-generation Nissan Leaf was spotted on public roads. The new model adopts a coupe-crossover bodystyle, unlike its hatchback predecessors. The EV is expected to debut in 2025, sharing its underpinnings with the Nissan Ariya. Nissan is finally getting ready to unveil the all-new third-generation Leaf, with a heavily camouflaged prototype making its spy debut in Europe.

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It Sure Looks Like GM Is Copying Lucid's Homework

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The Detroit automaker has a design for a new drive unit that incorporates one of Lucid's key mechanical concepts.

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Ram readies 1500 RHO, 2500 Power Wagon concepts for SEMA show

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Ram has two concept trucks bound for the 2024 SEMA show Concept trucks have accessories that may be offered in showrooms 2500 Power Wagon concept based on yet-to-be-launched 2025 Heavy Duty Ram will show two concepts at the 2024 SEMA show next week in Las Vegas. The trucks may hint at features to be made available in showrooms at some point, on.

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Aston Martin Vanquish

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Aston Martin gives its big, V12-engined GT concept one last spin, with more power and technical commitment than ever The Aston Martin Vanquish is another brand-new, V12-powered, front-engined exotic super-GT to get stuck into, hot on the heels of the one you may have read about only a few weeks ago - the Ferrari 12Cilindri.The Vanquish joins the Ferrari among a dwindling number of 12-cylinder sports cars setting out to battle upstream, fingers in ears and screaming blood and thunder, for the nex

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Tesla’s FSD Fails To Detect Deer On The Road, Doesn’t Even Slow After Impact

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Tesla’s FSD semi-autonomous tech uses video image processing as its main way of navigating. It didn’t see a deer in the road and neither did the driver who did nothing to avoid hitting the animal. The incident brings up good questions about Tesla’s reliance on video imaging only. Semi- autonomous driving requires a car to navigate the world through sensors.

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Which Chinese car brands are coming to Australia in 2024 and 2025?

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No, it’s not an illusion – there are A LOT of new Chinese car brands coming to Australia in the very near future. Gone are the days when cars from China were all bargain-basement specials with nothing more than a low price tag to get buyers interested. These days Australian motorists demand quality from their automotive purchases, driving a change in what brands bring here.

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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 teased ahead of November debut

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Hyundai on Tuesday confirmed that the Ioniq 9 electric three-row SUV will debut in November. The timing points to a debut at the 2024 Los Angeles auto show which starts on Nov. 22. Hyundai used the same event in 2021 to preview the Ioniq 9 with the Seven concept. Hyundai in July said the Ioniq 9 will reach the U.S. as a 2025 model, though a firm.

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BTCC ditches hybrid system in shift to sustainable fuels

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Hybrid system was introduced in 2022 Touring cars will shed 55kg electrical system introduced in 2022 as series switches to non-fossil fuels The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) will ditch hybrids three years after they were introduced as it switches to using sustainable fuels. The Cosworth-supplied hybrid system, introduced in 2022, will be discontinued at the end of this season.

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VW Wants To Eliminate Bonuses And Cut Wages By 10%

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Volkswagen has finally presented their proposal to the IG Metall union, which calls for the elimination of some bonuses as well as a 10% pay cut. This stands in contrast to the union’s demand for a 7% pay increase as well as the reinstatement of terminated agreements. Volkswagen didn’t mention plant closures, but said they want “employees to help safeguard its future.” Volkswagen recently reported a dismal third quarter and now they’re looking at their workforce to

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Electric Toyota HiLux lands in Australia

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The Toyota HiLux has gone electric with factory backing, but you won’t find this battery-powered dual-cab in Australian showrooms any time soon. Toyota Australia has today announced it will supply its all-electric HiLux – officially named the HiLux BEV (battery-electric vehicle) prototype – to mining giant BHP for a 12-month trial, starting in November.

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Scout plans a third model, and a 2-door convertible SUV is on the radar

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New EV brand Scout launches with Terra pickup and Traveler SUV Third model in the works but timing uncertain Scout spokesman said company open to two-door SUV with removable roof Volkswagen Group's new U.S.-based rugged EV brand Scout Motors showed its first products last week in the form of the Terra pickup truck and Traveler SUV, both inspired.

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Toyota hints at new MR2, Celica, Supra and GR86

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Toyota has previously dropped several hints that it will revive the MR2. Manufacturer's official ‘Grip’ cartoon contains tantalising hint at sports car revivals Toyota has dropped the strongest hint yet that it is preparing to revive the MR2 and Celica in addition to renewing the GR86 and GR Supra. A recent episode of the company's self-published cartoon, named Grip, briefly shows a whiteboard containing a list of new models: a Supra Mk6, Celica Mk8, MR2 Mk4, GR86 Mk3 and GR GT3.