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The Porsche 911 GT3 turns 25

Motor Authority

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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China wholesales September 2024: BYD, Li Auto, Jetour and Leapmotor at all-time high

Best Selling Cars Blog

The new Seal 06 helps push BYD to new heights in September. Data by the Chinese Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) shows a wholesales market off -1.7% year-on-year in September to 2,809,000 units. This includes 2,525,000 Passenger Cars (+1.5%) and 284,000 Commercial Vehicles (-23.5%). Further stimulus enacted by the Chinese government relating to vehicle scrapping and trade-in have prevented the market from falling faster.

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Rumoured 7p fuel tax hike to send petrol and diesel prices soaring

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Working people face fuel duty hammer blow as Labour plots to break pre-election promise

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Ferrari F80: This Is It

Motor 1

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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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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Greece September 2024: BMW X1 up to #3, sales fall -15.3%

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BMW X1 sales are up 60.4% in September. 9,661 new cars found a buyer in Greece in September, a harsh -15.3% year-on-year loss. Thanks to a good start of the year the year-to-date tally remains in positive however at +3.4% to 108,035 units. Toyota (+9.5%) goes against the grain to continue dominating the market at 17.4% share, more than double the #2, a freefalling Peugeot (-27.8%).

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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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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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Canada Q3 2024: Volkswagen (+59%), Mazda (+42.7%) highlight market up 3.5%

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The Taos helps Volkswagen up 59% in September. 2025 model pictured. According to local consultancy DesRosiers Automotive, the Canadian new light vehicle market is off -3.6% year-on-year in September to an estimated 157,000 units. Keep in mind September 2024 had 3 less selling days than September 2023. The SAAR stands at 1.78 million, stable compared to July and August.

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2025 Porsche 911 GT3: This Is It

Motor 1

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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RML P39 reinvents Porsche 911 as 900bhp track monster

Autocar

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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South Africa September 2024: Negative sales, Hyundai Exter lands

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The Hyundai Exter is just outside the Top 20 for its first month in market. Fuel price reductions and a first interest rate cut since the pandemic were not enough to push the South African new vehicle market in positive. Indeed September sales are down another -4.1% in September to 44,081 units. The year-to-date tally is now off -5.8% to 377,835. Passenger Cars are up 2% to 30,218 whereas Light Commercials fall -17.1% to 10,914.

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

Autocar

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 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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Vietnam September 2024: Mitsubishi Xpander reclaims lead in surging market (+37.5%)

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The Mitsubishi Xpander is the best-selling vehicle in Vietnam both this month and YTD. Local association VAMA has the Vietnamese new vehicle market surging 44.2% year-on-year in September to 36,585 units, leading to a year-to-date volume up 7.5% to 225,585. These figures climb to 43,103 (+37.5%) and 266,210 (+6%) when adding Hyundai which reports separately from VAMA.

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This Used To Be a Porsche 911. Now It's a 900-HP Hypercar

Motor 1

It makes 900 horsepower and has 1,460 pounds of downforce at 150 miles per hour. Wild.

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

Autocar

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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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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Slovenia September 2024: Renault Clio distant leader

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The Renault Clio holds 6.7% of the Slovenian market in September. The Slovenian new car market continues on its great run with a 10.1% year-on-year uptick in September to 4,461 units. This leads to a year-to-date tally up 6.9% to 41,006. Volkswagen (+67.5%) and Renault (+106.9%) both vastly outpace the market to top the brands charts with 15.6% and 12.7% share respectively. #1 a year ago , Skoda (-14.4%) falls to #3 this month but still manage a superior share than its YTD level at 10.9% vs. 10.

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ULEZ enforcement stepped up in light of £450 million debt

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With Transport for London owed £376 million in unpaid penalty notices and facing large debts itself, it’s escalating efforts to punish drivers dodging fines

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

Autocar

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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2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid spied for first time

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Sixth-generation Subaru Forester gains hybrid powertrain in 2025 Powertrain will likely be new Strong Hybrid with uprated electric motor Rugged Forester Wilderness also in the works Subaru has offered hybrid versions of the Forester in other markets for years, but an electrified version of the popular compact crossover is finally coming to the.

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Indonesia September 2024: Toyota Kijang Innova and Avanza top sinking market

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Toyota Avanza sales are up 19.5% year-on-year in September. The Indonesia new wholesales market drops anther -9% year-on-year in September to just 72,667. This is a particularly poor result given September 2023 was already off -20.1% on the year prior. The year-to-date tally is now down -16.1% to 633.218. As for retail sales, they are down -10.6% to 72,366 for the month and off -11.9% year-to-date to 657,223.

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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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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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2025 Subaru BRZ Series.Purple limited to just 500 cars

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The 2025 Subaru BRZ reaches showrooms early next year, and when it arrives it will include a new BRZ Series.Purple special edition. As the name suggests, the car features a purple paint finish, specifically a new available color dubbed Galaxy Purple Pearl. It is joined on the special edition by 18-inch wheels with a new satin silver finish, plus.

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Austria September 2024: Tesla Model Y reclaims lead in stable market

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The Tesla Model Y is the most popular vehicle in Austria in September. 19,894 new cars hit Austrian roads in September, a tiny +0.3% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally is now up 4.4% to 191,023 units. The Top 3 brands all outpace the market: Volkswagen (+5.1%) keeps the lead with 12.5% share, a mere 117 units above Skoda (+18.9%). BMW (+17.3%) is also in great shape at #3.

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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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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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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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Cyprus September 2024: Kia Stonic leads, MG 4 inside Top 5

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The MG 4 is estimated to rank #4 in Cyprus in September. According to data shared with us by our local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT , the Cyprus new car market sinks -12% year-on-year in September to 1,341 units, yet thanks to a solid start of the year the YTD tally remains in positive at +6.3% to 12,303. Kia (-16.5%) stays in the lead of the brands charts but sees its share fall from 26.8% last month to 16.3%.

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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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Audi Q6 gains Sportback version with 408 miles of range

Autocar

Line-up spans two sizes of battery and a choice of four powertrains New coupé-SUV is more aerodynamic – and £2500 more expensive – than the regular Q6 The Audi Q6 E-tron has gained a Sportback variant with a more rakish rear end that increases the car’s maximum driving range. The sloping roofline of the new Q6 E-tron Sportback is said to be inspired by that of the Mk1 Audi TT , with an aggressive-looking rake flowing into a small spoiler.

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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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Hungary September 2024: Skoda and Octavia take the lead

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The Skoda Octavia is the best-selling vehicle in Hungary in September. The Hungarian new passenger car market edges down -0.6% year-on-year in September to 9,068 units, leading to a year-to-date volume up 7.3% to 89,044. When adding Light Commercial vehicles, the market is up 9.3% to 107,445 over the first 9 months of 2024. In September and in the passenger car brands ranking, Skoda (+15.9%) brilliantly takes the lead with 12.1% share vs. 8.7% year-to-date, overtaking Suzuki (-33.6%) and Toyota

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