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The Porsche 911 GT3 turns 25

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The first Porsche 911 GT3 debuted at the 1999 Geneva auto show There have been four generations of the Porsche 911 GT3 All generations have featured naturally aspirated engines and rear-wheel drive The Porsche 911 GT3 has turned 25, and we've highlighted the four generations that have been launched thus far. Born from racing but built for the.

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New Lexus LFR Supercar Breaks Cover In Street-Legal Form

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The road-going version of the rumored Lexus LFR has been spotted on public roads. This homologation special shows some key differences from the V8-powered GT3 racecar. Both models are an evolution of the Toyota GR GT3 Coupe concept from 2022. The long-awaited successor to the Lexus LFA, rumored to carry the LFR badge, has finally made its public debut, this time in fully street-legal form.

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New Honda Prelude could feature 'manual' gearbox

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New Prelude will be based on the Civic, serving as a halo for Honda's electrified technologies Revived sports coupé, which will use a hybrid powertrain, is spotted testing in Germany ahead of 2026 launch The new Honda Prelude has been spied testing for the first time – while the hybrid sports coupé's project leader has refused to rule out that it could offer a manual-style transmission.

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BYD’s luxury Denza brand locked in for Australia

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EVDirect, BYD’s local distributor, has confirmed the luxurious Denza brand will be launching in Australia during 2025. At this stage the company hasn’t confirmed what its local model lineup will look like from launch. But Denza, which is now wholly owned by BYD, currently offers a wide range of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric vehicles (EVs) in China.

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Ferrari F80 hypercar revealed as 1,184-hp V-6 hybrid

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Ferrari has revealed successor to the LaFerrari Peak power of 1,184 hp generated from a twin-turbocharged V-6 and trio of electric motors Production limited to 799 units Ferrari on Thursday revealed the F80 hypercar, the long-awaited successor to the LaFerrari. The car is the latest member in Ferrari's Special Series, which in addition to the.

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Holographic Windshield Displays Coming In 2027 To Make Digital Clusters Yesterday’s News

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Hyundai Mobis plans to replace every screen in your car with holographic versions projected onto the windshield. The company is working with Zeiss to make it happen and mass production could begin as early as 2027. Future vehicles could be equipped with a high-tech projector and a thin film that is applied to the windshield. The screen wars have reached new heights with the Cadillac Escalade flaunting a gargantuan 55-inch display and the Lincoln Navigator trailing just behind with a 48-inch scre

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RML P39 reinvents Porsche 911 as 900bhp track monster

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P39 is RML's take on what a Le Mans Hypercar would look like were it based on a road-going model British firm marks 40 years with a Le Mans-style supercar that outpunches the 911 GT3 RS The RML Group has unveiled the P39, a drastically overhauled Porsche 911 Turbo S that’s claimed to be capable of lapping the Nürburgring quicker than the 911 GT3 RS.

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 clocks top speed of 233 mph

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is now fastest production car in GM history Stock example reached 233 mph during recent testing A more potent Corvette Zora is thought to be coming The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the current flagship of the C8 Corvette family, has just gone where no production Corvette has gone before. Chevrolet on Tuesday announced.

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Over 6,000 Audi e-tron GTs Have Battery Packs That May Short Circuit And Catch Fire

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Audi first recalled e-tron GT models have a batter issue in March. This latest recall involves 6,499 examples of Audi’s sexy electric sedan. Owners are being urged not to charge their vehicles beyond 80% capacity. Shortly after Porsche was forced to recall almost 28,000 Taycans in the United States due to a potential battery short circuit, Audi did the same with the mechanically-related e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT models, and for the same reason.

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Renault 4 reborn as bold electric crossover for under £30,000

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The new 4 is positioned as a more family-friendly alternative to the reborn Renault 5 The 4 is the second model in Renault’s ‘Iconic Family’ after the smaller and closely related 5 electric supermini The new Renault 4 electric crossover is set to arrive in the UK next year with a starting price of less than £30k, continuing the revival of famous names from the French brand’s past with retro-futuristic designs.

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2025 Porsche 911 GT3: This Is It

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The new 911 GT3 gets a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six and a standard 6-speed manual. And it's a lot more expensive than the last one.

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2025 Porsche 911 GT3 arrives to mark 25 years of track hero

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Updated 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 Touring revealed Changes include modified final drive ratio for both DCT and manual New options available, including a Weissach Package for first time It's been 25 years since the original 996-generation Porsche 911 GT3 made its debut, and Porsche is celebrating with the launch of the latest evolution of the track hero.

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New Honda Prelude Coupe Spied, Won’t Have A Manual After All

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A camouflaged prototype of the Honda Prelude coupe was spied testing in Germany. The production version appears to have minor changes compared to the concepts. The Prelude will inherit the self-charging hybrid setup and CVT gearbox from the Civic. Honda’s revival of the Prelude is officially in motion, with the first prototype spotted on public roads just a year after the concept was unveiled in Japan.

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New Alpine A110 R Ultime is a £276k swansong with 345bhp

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A110 is bowing out due to new safety regulations it doesn't comply with. Ferrari money and Porsche pace for the final new version of Alpine's sports coupé Alpine has revealed an extreme new special edition of the A110 with 345bhp and a top-end price tag of nearly £300,000. Called the A110 R Ultime, the final edition of the French brand's halo sports car is one of the most expensive four-cylinder cars of all time, far exceeding the £90,000 A110 R on which it is based with a start price of £209,00

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2025 Kia EV5 price and specs

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Kia Australia has confirmed pricing and detailed specifications for its EV5 , publishing the new mid-sized electric SUV’s brochure on its website. Four distinct trim levels will be available in Australia from launch, including Standard and Long Range battery variants as well as single-motor and dual-motor electric drivetrains. Single-motor versions are front-wheel drive.

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2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat gets Brass Monkey special

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Dodge reveals fourth special edition celebrating 20 years of Hemi's availability in the Durango New special edition dons Brass Monkey-colored accents Dodge also plans “Last Call” special editions to mark the end of the V-8's run in the Durango The days of the Durango with a Hemi V-8 are coming to an end, and Dodge is celebrating two.

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Musk’s Cybercab Dreams Could Hit 2,500-Unit Limit Under US Rules

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Tesla’s Cybercab promises to revolutionize transportation, but legal and safety challenges present major roadblocks. Current NHTSA exemptions cap deployment at 2,500 vehicles per year for models lacking human controls. Regulatory approval for Tesla’s steering-wheel-free Cybercab will limit production, making mass adoption difficult without changes.

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Volkswagen Golf R

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Proven facelift fixes plus the promise of even better handling and performance for the punchiest Golf It’s been 22 years since the first Volkswagen Golf R was launched as a more powerful four-wheel-drive stablemate to the Golf GTI. While affordable hot hatches are looking increasingly like an endangered species, the arms race at the top of the segment continues.

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MG wants to launch sports cars cheaper than $115,000 Cyberster

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MG’s most expensive vehicle ever sold in Australia could be the catalyst for cheaper sports cars if the brand’s head of design gets his way. Speaking to CarExpert ahead of the Cyberster going on sale in Australia, Carl Gotham – studio design director for MG’s parent SAIC Motor – said a sports car to bridge the gap between the brand’s new electric roadster and its budget-friendly family models is on the wishlist.

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2027 Toyota/Lexus GR GT sports car spied for first time

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Road car counterpart to Toyota GR GT3 race car has been spotted New sports car may be marketed as a Lexus Power expected to come from newly developed V-8 Toyota is developing a new GT3 race car that will form the basis of a high-end sports car built for the road, and a prototype for that road-going model has been spotted for the first time. The.

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C8 Corvette ZR1 Is The World’s Fastest Production Car Under $1M At 233 MPH

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The 2025 Corvette ZR1 hit 233 mph in testing, making it GM’s fastest production car ever. The top speed run was achieved by a bone-stock ZR1, driven by GM President Mark Reuss. Powered by a 5.5L twin-turbo V8, the Corvette ZR1 delivers 1,064 hp and 828 lb-ft of torque. How fast is fast ? For the 1,000-plus horsepower 2025 Corvette ZR1 , the answer is 233.45 mph (375.92 km/h) to be precise, officially crowning it GM’s fastest production car ever.

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Leapmotor B10 is UK-bound crossover to rival Renault 4

Autocar

Leapmotor B10 is first car Chinese EV firm has designed specifically for global markets EV is first of the Chinese firm’s B-Series models, designed specifically for global markets Chinese EV maker Leapmotor has launched its first crossover in Europe, the B10, a car it claims is the key to its global expansion aims. The B10 has been positioned in a highly competitive segment against the likes of the new Renault 4 , Jeep Avenger and Mini Aceman.

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2025 MG Cyberster price and specs

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The 2025 MG Cyberster has landed in Australia, with pricing for the convertible sports car announced. Priced from $115,000 before on-road costs , the MG Cyberster is well and truly the brand’s dearest model to be sold in Australia, surpassing the Ford V8-powered ZT 260 which was listed at $89,990 plus on-roads 20 years ago. It also marks the beginning of a new niche segment, becoming the first electric convertible to go on sale in Australia, though Porsche will soon give its Boxster batter

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Mini launches hot JCW versions of Cooper and Aceman EVs

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Mini has revealed its first John Cooper Works EVs The vehicles are based on the Cooper and Aceman Both feature a 54.2-kwh battery and electric motor rated at 255 hp Mini's John Cooper Works performance treatment has been applied to an electric vehicle for the first time, simultaneously on both the electric Cooper hatch and the Aceman subcompact.

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California Cops Speak Out Against Tesla Police Cars, Call Them Unfit For Duty

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Multiple police departments in California feel that the Tesla Model 3 isn’t up for law enforcement duty. Police chiefs say Tesla’s limited passenger space and tricky tech are big obstacles for use in patrol work. California cops prefer the Ford F-150 Lightning, citing better space, easier maintenance, and more vendor options. Police officers across the nation are dealing with a change.

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe gets new look and chassis tweaks

Autocar

The M235 version (pictured) gets a turbocharged four-pot with 296bhp Deliveries of new front-driven junior saloon will start in March, with prices starting from £34,915 The new second-generation BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé has been revealed with a major design overhaul to give the saloon a more sporting focus. It's closely related to the recently launched new 1 Series and continues to share the hatchback's front-wheel-drive platform, rather than the rear-driven one used for the 2 Series Coupé.

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Former Holden performance arm becomes Australia’s biggest carmaker

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There is a new and surprising number one in the Australian auto industry – the Walkinshaw Automotive Group (WAG), which is claiming an unlikely triple crown. WAG says it has the largest local workforce, the highest production output, and the biggest number of brands – six – under the Walkinshaw umbrella. “We’ve had spectacular growth over the last five or six years.

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Modern Renault 4 debuts at 2024 Paris auto show

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Renault used this week's 2024 Paris auto show to debut the 4 E-Tech electric subcompact crossover. The crossover serves as a spiritual successor to the popular Renault 4. Renault also launched a modern 5 electric hatchback earlier this year, making it another iconic model from the French brand's past that has been reborn for the electric era. The.

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Florida Fire Chief Says EVs Caught In Hurricane Floods Are “Ticking Time Bombs”

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Authorities are aware of at least 50 fires caused by lithium-ion batteries after Hurricane Helene. EV owners are urged to leave all windows and doors open to allow gases to vent from their vehicles. Authorities also say EV owners should unplug the 12-volt batteries of their cars. Florida’s state fire marshall Jimmy Patronis has described electric vehicles impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton as “ticking time bombs” due to the risks of them catching fire after being

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Porsche 911 GT3 made "more exhilarating" for 25th birthday

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Redesigned front end improves downforce and air flow Sharper look, updated engine and more options for hardcore 911 Porsche is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 911 GT3 with a round of updates for its track-honed halo model, to bring a new look, extra options and a “more exhilarating” drive. The updated version of the most extreme 911 arrives, priced from £157,300, a quarter of a century after Porsche first used the GT3 name for the race-homologated, range-topping version of the 996-genera

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Ferrari F80: This Is It

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Ferrari’s new hypercar is here. It has nearly 1,200 horsepower from a hybrid V-6 and a $4.0 million price tag in the US.

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2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali starts at $91,995, delivers up to 460 miles of range

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GMC's Sierra EV Denali has two battery options and a lower starting price for 2025 All Sierra EV Denalis continue to deliver a maximum 754 hp More models including a rugged AT4 arrive next year GMC's Sierra EV Denali enters its second year on the market with a new battery option that helps lower the price of entry. The 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali is.

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Stellantis Starts Layoffs At Warren Plant, Says More Cuts Are Coming

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The carmaker first announced in August that layoffs were imminent. Several Stellantis brands are struggling with massive inventories across the US. The cuts come at the same time Stellantis battles with the United Auto Workers union. Stellantis is axing 1,100 jobs in Warren, Michigan, and has revealed that more job cuts are on the cards on the back of declining sales, compounding a slew of recent issues for the carmaking giant.

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MG releases first pictures of ZS EV replacement

Autocar

ES5 is longer and wider than the outgoing ZS EV New crossover – being detailed in full tomorrow – is based on same platform as 4 hatchback MG has released the first pictures of the ES5, the replacement for the outgoing ZS EV. An electric crossover, it is based on the same underpinnings as the MG 4 hatchback and is slightly longer (4.48m) and wider (1.85m) than the outgoing ZS EV.

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2025 Mazda BT-50 gets latest Isuzu D-Max updates, fresher look

CarExpert

A facelifted Mazda BT-50 has been revealed, around 12 months after the updated version of its Isuzu D-Max twin. The Mazda has picked up various updates made to the Isuzu, though as before it continues to have a unique look. The updated BT-50 will arrive in Australia in the first quarter of 2025 , with pricing and specifications to be announced early in the new year.

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Bespoke Aston Martin DB12 marks “Goldfinger” 60th anniversary

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Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger Edition celebrates 60th anniversary of “Goldfinger” Special-edition Aston Martin features real gold accents, including gold-laced carbon fiber Production run to total 60 units It's been 60 years since the James Bond classic “Goldfinger” hit theaters, and kicked off a partnership between the.

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Apple Spent Years Secretly Developing EV Batteries With BYD

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Executives from the tech giant were reportedly shown early prototypes of BYD’s Blade battery. Apple ultimately backed away from the project and looked to work with other battery makers. Apple spent roughly a decade and $10 billion developing an electric vehicle only to kill off the project earlier this year. It’s now been revealed the technology giant spent many years working with Chinese automaker BYD on advanced long-range batteries that it could use, and while there’s no ele