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Ford revives the street truck with FP700S F-150 concept

Motor Authority

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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Colombia September 2024: Toyota Corolla Cross back in charge, market up 9.8%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Corolla Cross is the best-selling vehicle in Colombia in September. The Colombian new vehicle market jumps 9.8% year-on-year in September to 17,144 units. However September 2023 was off -34.7% on the year prior which means this month is the 2nd lowest September result in the past 10 years. The year-to-date tally tilts into positive as a result at +0.7% to 135,463.

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

Carscoops

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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EV Charging Segment Finding Its Way

AutoDealer Today

Report shows smaller number of players consolidating market share.

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Porsche 911 GT3 running out of time without turbos or hybrid

Motor Authority

The updated 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 unveiled earlier this month may be the last time Porsche's track star is offered without turbocharging or hybrid technology. In an interview with Autocar published on Tuesday, Andreas Preuninger, Porsche's head of development for GT-badged cars, said stricter Euro 7 emissions regulations planned by the European.

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North Macedonia September 2024: Toyota Corolla leads, Ford Ranger #3

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Ford Ranger is on the North Macedonian podium for the 2nd straight month. Based on data by our local partner CE Auto , North Macedonian new car sales surge 31.7% year-on-year in September to 524 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 40% to 5,548. The Toyota Corolla (+766.7%) takes the lead for the month, toppling August’s #1 the Skoda Scala (+266.7%).

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Jaguar, a British Car Brand, Stops Selling New Cars in the UK

Motor 1

It's taking one step backward so that it'll (hopefully) take two steps forward.

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McLaren supercar business sold to Abu Dhabi-backed CYVN

Motor Authority

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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Slovakia September 2024: Skoda Fabia repeats at #1, Skoda Kodiaq and VW Tiguan surge

Best Selling Cars Blog

VW Tiguan sales are up 77.4% year-on-year. 6,521 new cars hit Slovak roads in September, a -4.9% year-on-year drop that tilts the year-to-date tally into negative territory at -0.3% to 67,589. Skoda (-0.5%) is stable and improves its share to 21.1% vs. 20.4% so far this year. Kia (+4%) is strong, repeating at #2 and now ranking #3 year-to-date. Toyota (-28.1%) struggles mightily at #3 but Volkswagen (+27.1%) surges ahead at #4.

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2025 Kia Tasman Pickup Truck: This Is It

Motor 1

Kia's first pickup blends quirky styling with off-road chops.

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Ford Halts F-150 Lightning Production Until 2025 Over Weak EV Demand

Carscoops

Ford is to temporarily stop production of its F-150 Lightning due to slow demand for electric vehicles in North America. The Lightning line in Michigan will be paused from the middle of November until January 6, 2025. Lightning sales are up 86 percent this year, but Tesla’s Cybertruck has proved more popular with buyers. Ford is temporarily shutting down F-150 Lightning production as part of a plan to deal with lukewarm demand for electric vehicles that is causing problems for multiple aut

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Feisty Fiat 600e Abarth debuts with up to 278 hp

Motor Authority

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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China imports September 2024: Range Rover (+38.7%), Lexus NX (+30.1%) defy freefalling market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Range Rover is the fifth best-selling import in China in September. Sales of new imports in China freefall -21.2% year-on-year in September to just 52,366 units. This leads to a year-to-date volume off -11.3% to 475,589. Brand leaders Lexus (-7.4%) and Mercedes (-8.

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It Sure Looks Like GM Is Copying Lucid's Homework

Motor 1

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

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Bold Hyundai Initium concept is first look at new Nexo

Autocar

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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Rolls-Royce commemorates Goldfinger with one-off Phantom

Motor Authority

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger features a solid 18-carat gold bar in the center console Movie references are littered throughout the Phantom Goldfinger's bespoke design touches Aston Martin also paid tribute to "Goldfinger" with a special-edition DB12 James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 rightfully gets the most attention, but it's not the only.

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VW Dealers And NADA Will Fight Scout Motors In Court Over Direct Sales

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VW insisted Scout is an independent brand, despite being backed by the conglomerate. The National Automobile Dealers Association is ready to challenge Scout in court. Scout has decided against using VW’s huge network of dealers to sell its models. Scout Motors infuriated VW dealers across the United States last week when it confirmed that the upcoming Terra and Traveler will be available via a direct-sale model rather than through existing dealerships.

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Porsche Realizes Rich People Still Want Gas Cars

Motor 1

It admits EV adoption is not satisfying. In response, it'll invest in ICE.

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Toyota's electric Urban SUV to be twinned with Suzuki eVX

Autocar

Toyota's Urban SUV concept bears a striking resemblance to the Suzuki eVX. Toyota confirms that one of its upcoming electric cars will be a “nimble” SUV built by partner firm Suzuki in India Toyota has confirmed that one of its upcoming electric cars will be a rebadged Suzuki SUV, in a strengthening of the two Japanese companies’ partnership. Toyota previously allowed Suzuki to sell its own versions of the Corolla Touring Sports (the Swace ) and RAV4 (the Across ) in Europe, while a number of

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

Motor Authority

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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How Can Auto Dealers Reduce Appointment No-Shows and Boost Customer Engagement

Get My Auto

Appointment no-shows are one of the most common and costly challenges faced by auto dealerships. When potential customers fail to show up for scheduled test drives, service appointments, or consultations, it disrupts workflow, wastes valuable time, and results in lost […] The post How Can Auto Dealers Reduce Appointment No-Shows and Boost Customer Engagement appeared first on Get My Auto.

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Spy Shots Show the Next Subaru Outback Will Clearly Just Be an SUV

Motor 1

Multiple prototypes show a slab-sided redesign that largely eliminates the Outback's wagon persona.

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Jaguar no longer sells any new cars in UK as F-Pace axed from line up

Autocar

Brand is set to reveal plans for next-generation cars later this year but will sell only used cars in the UK until 2026 New Jaguar F-Pace SUVs are no longer available in the UK, meaning the brand no longer sells any new cars in the market and won’t until its first next-generation model arrives in 2026. This follows the UK market axing of the XE, XF and F-Type, made at Castle Bromwich, and the E-Pace and I-Pace, assembled by Magna Steyr in Austria, in the summer.

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

Motor Authority

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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Chrysler Voyager And Pacifica Recalled Again, This Time For Airbags

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Chrysler’s latest recall impacts Pacifica and Voyager minivans due to improperly secured airbag connectors. This defect could prevent airbags from deploying during crashes, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Owners will receive recall notifications by November 7, 2024, to secure their vehicle’s CAB connector. In April, Chrysler issued two separate recalls for the Pacifica and Voyager.

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Navigate the 3 Biggest Data Challenges in Auto Retail

AutoDealer Today

Overcoming data challenges in automotive retail to unlock the full potential of your dealership. Discover how real-time data, enhanced quality, and intelligent automation can streamline your operations. Dive into actionable strategies that promise to elevate your dealership’s success in today's competitive market.

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Getting dirty at Brakes and Briskets

Machines with Souls

I go off-roading (along with 100 other sports cars) at Brakes and Briskets, a car show held at a brewery with a mix of weird things. The post Getting dirty at Brakes and Briskets appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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

Motor Authority

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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Infiniti’s Autograph Lounge Concept Takes Tailgating To Luxurious New Heights

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Infiniti has unveiled the Autograph Lounge concept, ahead of its debut at the SEMA Show. The concept is based on the QX80 and features a stylish wrap as well as special 24-inch wheels. Designed for luxurious tailgates, the SUV has a cargo compartment with a TV and speakers. Typically, luxury brands steer clear of the SEMA Show’s raucous, aftermarket crowd, but Infiniti is bucking that trend with its new Autograph Lounge concept.

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Navigating New Tides: Dealership’s Strategic Adaptation to Finance Regulation Changes

AutoDealer Today

This case study examines the response of a local dealership’s finance and insurance (F&I) department to a significant shift in automotive finance regulationsA1. It details the challenges faced, strategies employed and the critical role of the F&I product provider in adapting to these changes, particularly affecting vehicle service contract offerings.

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Ford Capri

Autocar

The Capri is back but this time as an electric crossover. Can it live up to the legend? Capri or not Capri? That really is the question that has dominated Ford’s new electric crossover since it was revealed back in July.Sacrilege or not, it's ultimately just a badge on a tailgate. If Ford’s decision to bring the Ford Capri name back was a genuine belief that the new car is true to the original’s lineage (its design team did an exercise in creating a range of mythical Capri models over subsequent

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Review: 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish packs power and purity

Motor Authority

Aston Martin presented the DBS Superleggera in 2018, which feels like a generation ago in the automotive timeline. Technology has evolved since, yet the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish unveiled in 2024 as the DBS Superleggera’s successor mostly shrugs it off. It’s a little old-school, and it’s better for it. In an era when nameplates.

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2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Is A Pricey Plug-In Hybrid With A Straight-Six

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The Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid arrives at US dealerships this fall with a starting price of $88,000. The all-wheel drive sport sedan has a plug-in hybrid powertrain that produces up to 604 hp. It accelerates to 60 mph in as little as 3.7 seconds and offers 42 miles of electric-only range. The 2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid will arrive at U.S. dealers shortly and the company has announced pricing will begin at $88,000 before a $1,150 destination fee.

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Petra Automotive, EasyCare Partner

AutoDealer Today

Collaboration designed to bring profits, support to fixed-ops departments.

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Mini Aceman

Autocar

The Mini Aceman is for you if you like the fun and premium finish of the electric Cooper hatch, but want five doors and a touch more practicality. The Mini Aceman is the filler in Mini’s electric car sandwich.It's the one you go for if you rather like the electric Mini Cooper hatchback, but you can’t live with its slightly restrictive three-door layout.

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Callum has built another street-legal Jaguar C-X75 supercar

Motor Authority

Jaguar built five C-X75 prototypes and four were used as stunt cars for James Bond movie "Spectre" Two stunt cars have been converted for street use by Callum Latest conversion includes bespoke interior Jaguar’s C-X75 concept from 2010 has one of the most visually striking designs of modern times, but despite the car's popularity and.

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The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser gives your SUV the middle finger

Machines with Souls

The Toyota Land Cruiser returns with a hybrid powertrain and tons of off-roading chops, but is it as capable as its reputation suggests? The post The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser gives your SUV the middle finger appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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