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Midsize Lucid SUV teased with sub-$50,000 price

Motor Authority

Lucid's already thinking beyond Gravity. On Tuesday during the automaker's technology and manufacturing day, a teaser image of Lucid's midsize crossover SUV was posted on Twitter (now called X). Lucid said the midsize electric SUV will arrive in late 2026 and cost less than $50,000. The midsize EV will have "leading technology and efficiency,".

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Fiat 500e production paused due to sales slump

Autocar

Fiat is developing a new hybrid 500 and an upgraded electric 500 to boost output at Mirafiori "Deep difficulties" in European EV market mean the electric city car won't be built for four weeks Production of the Fiat 500e will be paused for a month from 13 September, due to low demand. Fiat parent firm Stellantis said in a statement that the slump in sales is “linked to the deep difficulties experienced in the European [EV] market by all producers”.

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We obsessively covered the auto industry for 20 years

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Filed under: Automotive History Continue reading We obsessively covered the auto industry for 20 years We obsessively covered the auto industry for 20 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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China Becomes First Country To Hit 1 Million Monthly EV Sales

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China hits a milestone with over one million EVs sold in August, showing 33% growth from last year. For the first time, European EV growth turns negative, due to subsidy cuts and trade restrictions. Overall car sales in China fell, with owners of ICE cars given subsidies to switch to EVs or hybrids. While the slowdown in EV sales growth has caused concern in the West, China continues to post positive results.

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GM and Hyundai explore partnership, including joint vehicle development

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General Motors and Hyundai will explore the potential for collaboration in multiple areas, the automakers said on Thursday. The two signed a Memorandum of Understanding laying out the framework for the potential partnership and will now seek to evaluate opportunities before entering binding agreements. In a joint statement, they said collaboration.

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DS revives legendary Citroen SM as sleek showcase of future design

Autocar

Era-defining luxury GT inspires a new future-looking concept that marks the French premium brand's 10th birthday DS has reimagined the legendary Citroën SM as a futuristic, tech-laden concept that previews the premium brand's design direction. Created to mark 10 years since DS was spun off from Citroën , the new SM Tribute concept has been designed as if its Maserati V6-engined, hydropneumatically suspended namesake had "continued to develop over the past five decades" following its retirement

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22 Tesla features that make them unlike any other electric cars

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Filed under: Green , Tesla Continue reading 22 Tesla features that make them unlike any other electric cars 22 Tesla features that make them unlike any other electric cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 8 Sep 2024 19:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DS imagines a modern Citroën SM

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Stellantis' DS brand has reimagined the Citroën SM for the modern era with a concept The concept perfectly blends modern and retro design cues DS developed the concept as part of its design research for models due at the end of the decade The Citroën SM was an engineering marvel of the 1970s, with features like hydro-pneumatic.

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Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing

Autocar

Genesis X Gran Racer VGT concept previously hinted at brand's ambitions to go racing Hyundai sibling to develop LMDh car to battle the likes of Ferrari and Toyota Hyundai has announced that premium spin-off Genesis will enter top-flight endurance racing. It said in a statement that it will develop a car according to the LMDh ruleset, which requires competitors to use a greater number of off-the-shelf components than the alternative Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) specification.

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Learner driver pushes cooked Corolla to the limit, cops major fine

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The humble Toyota Corolla has a reputation for bulletproof reliability, and one learner driver in New South Wales was seemingly willing to test that before falling foul of the authorities last month. On August 16, Goulburn Highway Patrol officers detected a 1990 Toyota Corolla travelling at 138km/h in a 110km/h zone on Remembrance Drive, Wollogorang.

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2026 VW Atlas Revealed Early As China’s New Teramont

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A new VW-branded SUV, the Teramont Pro, has made an early appearance in China. The model is likely a precursor to North America’s 2026 VW Atlas, expected next year. The 3-row SUV is 5,158 mm (203.1 inches) long and likely uses the MQB Evo platform. It’s really hard to keep up with Volkswagen’s ever-expanding SUV lineup in China, but some models cross over to other markets , even if under different nameplates, giving us an early preview of what’s coming.

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2026 Toyota GRMN Corolla spied for first time

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Toyota is testing a hotter version of its GR Corolla New model will likely be a GRMN Corolla Prototypes feature new aerodynamic features aimed at increasing downforce Toyota looks to be readying the next step in performance for its feisty GR Corolla. The hot hatchback was launched for the 2023 model year and has been treated with updates in the.

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McLaren GTS

Autocar

McLaren's entry-level, extra-practicality supercar gets more power and visual attitude in mid-life update When it appeared in 2019, the McLaren GT had just a whiff of naivety about it; something the still-youthful firm that made it has actually rarely shown.This was a supercar for the margins, with a brief to expand the company’s customer base - but, using very much unexpanded mid-engined platform and chassis technology, perhaps not being in a strongest position to succeed.In the years since its

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Vertu opens Macklin Motors Toyota Centre in Ayr

Motor Trader

Vertu Motors has opened a Toyota centre in Ayr, Scotland trading under its Macklin brand This is Macklin’s third Toyota franchise in Scotland, sitting alongside dealerships in Glasgow and Hamilton. Macklin Motors Toyota Ayr is led by Angus Mclelland, who is well known by Toyota customers in the area, having managed the previous Toyota centre for more than 15 years.

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Nissan Z Warrior Trademark Hints At Off-Road Coupe

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Nissan has filed multiple Warrior-related trademarks in Australia, including the “Z Warrior.” This development led us to create a speculative rendering of a rugged, off-road Nissan Z. The automaker wants to expand the Warrior lineup in collaboration with local partner Premcar. Nissan has just trademarked the “Z Warrior” nameplate in Australia, prompting speculation that the automaker might be planning a limited all-terrain version of its sports coupe.

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Genesis to enter top-level endurance racing with LMDh car

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Genesis will race an LMDh car but hasn't said where An LMDh program could result in Genesis chasing the outright win at Le Mans Technology from the program could filter down into road cars, including those from new Magma division Genesis is set to join the likes of Cadillac, Lamborghini, Porsche, and others with a racing program built around a new.

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Used Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 2004-2011 review

Autocar

Maranello's stunning V12-powered GT is now a tempting modern classic - is it time to take plunge on a used example? Ferrari’s answer to the Bentley Continental GT and Aston Martin Vanquish in 2004 was a front-engined, long-nosed, rear-drive 540bhp GT that was the closest the firm had ever come to making a 200mph family car.On which note, let’s start with the practical stuff.

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BVRLA lobbies government to act and halt further decline in EV values

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The British Vehicle, Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has called on the government to “act now” to halt further decline in EV values. Used EV values have fallen 50% over the last 24 months. The BVRLA is warning that the sector risks seeing further drops if no action is taken. BVRLA CEO Gerry Keaney said: “Over the last two years, used EV values have dropped by 50% and are set to fall even further.

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This Is The Electric 2025 Mini JCW E Hot Hatch

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Chinese authorities have revealed the Mini Cooper JCW E, ahead of its debut this fall. The electric hatch boasts aggressive styling and a range of customization options. Motivation comes from a 255 hp electric motor, propelling it to a top speed of 124 mph. Mini is gearing up to introduce their new JCW lineup this fall, but China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has beaten them to the punch.

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2026 Audi Q3 sheds camo in latest spy shots

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A prototype for the next generation of Audi's Q3 compact crossover has been spotted again. It already appears to be at a late stage of development judging by the thin camouflage gear and production-bound lights fitted to the vehicle. The current Q3 arrived in 2018 as a 2019 model. The redesigned third-generation model is expected to make its debut.

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Donuts not welcome: attending a new breed of car meet

Autocar

Tanoshi's meets emphasise community and inclusivity – we find out what's what Anyone who doubts that Cobham Services is the UK’s busiest motorway services wasn’t there on the evening of Saturday 27 July, when the queue of vehicles to get in extended to the very start of the slip roads. No, Taylor Swift hadn’t decided to hold an impromptu concert at the on-site Nando’s, but as the modified car world goes, it was as though she had: this was a Tanoshi Car Events meet, a phenomenon that’s taking the

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Another automotive icon files for bankruptcy

CarExpert

Hoonigan – the automotive lifestyle brand founded by late internet star and motorsport icon Ken Block – has filed for bankruptcy, having wound up with US$1.2 billion (A$1.8 billion) in debt. Originally launched in 2010 as a lifestyle and media business by Mr Block and long-time friend Brian Scotto, Hoonigan quickly became synonymous with the former’s wild ‘gymkhana’ online stunt videos, with related merchandise driving up exposure for the brand.

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Toyota Prius Breaks World Fuel Economy Record With 93.2 MPG On 3,200-Mile Trip

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The Prius climbed to 7,000 feet and endured temperatures up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Toyota quotes an EPA-estimated fuel consumption of 57 MPG combined for the hybrid. Wayne Gerdes offers some hand tips for improving fuel efficiency in everyday driving. A new Toyota Prius LE has smashed the Guinness World Record for lowest fuel consumption driving from the west coast of the US to the east coast, averaging a remarkable 93.158 MPG (2.5 l/100 km).

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Mercedes solid-state battery may boost EV range by 80%

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Mercedes-Benz has announced a major milestone in its development of a solid-state battery in partnership with U.S. battery technology company Factorial. Mercedes and Factorial on Tuesday jointly announced they are working on a solid-state battery that they expect to be in production by the end of the decade. Known as Solstice, the battery has an.

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Toyota plans to "rebuild the story" of hydrogen vehicles

Autocar

Hydrogen-combustion is among the solutions being developed by Toyota Japanese giant holds firm on the fuel but calls for greater investment in infrastructure Toyota believes it can “rebuild the story” of hydrogen as a viable fuel for vehicles in the future, due to developments in heavy industry and other fields. The Japanese giant continues to invest heavily in hydrogen powertrains, working on both fuel cell and combustion versions as part of its ‘multi-pathway’ strategy.

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Greenhous Group announces new vehicle refurbishment sites

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Greenhous Group is expanding operations with the opening of two new vehicle refurbishment sites following the acquisition of two sites from Cazoo earlier this year. The facilities will be located in Livingston, Scotland and Cold Meece in the Midlands. Ashley Passant, MD of Greenhous Group Car & Van Operations, said: “We are thrilled to bring these two new refurbishment sites into the growing Greenhous network.

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Channel Your Inner Mob Boss With This 500-HP BMW Alpina B7

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Powering the car is a 4.4-liter supercharged V8 with 500 hp. Alpina sold just 800 examples of the E65-based B7 in North America. This car is finished in Alpina Blue II and looks absolutely brilliant. The E65-generation BMW 7-Series is one of the most divisive because of its weird shape and odd proportions. However, if you’re looking to get behind the wheel of an extremely luxurious vehicle for a very reasonable price, an E65 7-Series can be especially intriguing – even more so if it&

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Dodge Hornet electric rallycross car packs over 1,000 hp

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Dodge may be best known for its performance on the dragstrip, but with its Hornet compact crossover the American muscle brand is expanding to the world of rallycross, specifically in Nitrocross' Group E class. Dodge will compete with the Hornet R/T FC1-X, which somewhat resembles the Hornet on the outside but is based on the FC1-X chassis common.

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Every new car and concept at the 2024 Paris motor show

Autocar

Renault takes centre stage at the next edition of France's big show – here’s what to look out for The Paris motor show returns on 14 October after a two-year hiatus , and it’s shaping up to have been worth the wait. The show floor will be dominated by the Renault Group, which is revealing no fewer than six new cars. They will range from the next evolution of Alpine ’s hydrogen-combustion supercar to Dacia ’s Ford Kuga killer and the reborn Renault 4.

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Jaguar says its EV transition has been ‘hugely frustrating’ – report

CarExpert

Jaguar has been virtually radio silent since it first announced back in 2021 it was going all-electric by 2025, but this is set to change soon with a new concept due later this year. Despite the upcoming launch, Jaguar’s managing director Rawdon Glover admitted to Top Gear the wait for the brand’s relaunch with exclusively high-end electric vehicles (EVs) has been annoying.

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Nissan Yuanye Z9 Is China’s New Navara

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Chinese authorities have revealed a new mid-size pickup truck from Nissan called Yuanye Z9 It’s significantly larger than the current Navara and is bigger than the Mitsubishi Triton. It’s unclear if the Yuanye Z9 will replace the global Navara or remain China-exclusive. Americans were recently treated to a facelifted Frontier , but Nissan fans overseas have been feeling neglected as the Navara dates back to 2014.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N buyers get choice of complimentary home charger or charging credit

Motor Authority

Hyundai has decided to sweeten the deal on its 2025 Ioniq 5 N. The automaker last week announced an offer for buyers of the high-performance electric compact crossover that lets them choose between a complimentary Level 2 home charger or a $450 charging credit. Anyone who has already purchased a 2025 Ioniq 5 N can still take up the offer, though.

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Kia EV3

Autocar

Exciting newcomer aims to establish itself as the 'VW Golf of EVs' The Kia EV3, a £32,995 new electric crossover that’s Volkswagen Golf-sized in its footprint, is exactly the kind of car that buyers could default to in the electric car era as they have done to the Golf in the combustion one. The EV3 gets to near price and spec parity with a 2.0 TDI Golf without skimping on battery capacity: your £32,995 gets you a 58kWh battery with 267 miles of range in base (but Golf-levels of kit still) Air t

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US EV startup Lucid teases upcoming Tesla Model Y rival

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American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Lucid has teased its most affordable model yet, a sub-US$50,000 (A$74,000) Tesla Model Y rival. The carmaker previewed the sleek, curvaceous silhouette of its new mid-sized SUV to social media platform X , revealing some top line information about the new EV. “A sneak peak at one of our upcoming midsize vehicles, set for production in late 2026 with a starting price under $50k [USD],” Lucid posted. “With leading technology and efficie

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Tesla Cybertruck Owner Shocked By Tires Wearing Out In Under 7,000 Miles

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A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he’s chewed through his tires in just over 6,251 miles. That’s the same mileage where Tesla tells owners to rotate tires. A Tesla Cybertruck owner is crying foul after his tires are near the end of their life only 6,251 miles into his ownership experience. The tires in question don’t have a mileage warranty but he reports babying them till now.

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F1 designer Adrian Newey joins Aston Martin

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Adrian Newey has joined the Aston Martin F1 team, both as a designer and shareholder Newey's first design for the team will be its 2026 F1 car The car will be the first to use a newly developed Honda power unit Adrian Newey has landed after leaving Red Bull Racing. On Tuesday, Aston Martin confirmed the hugely successful race car designer will.

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Lotus to unveil new Theory 1 sports car next week

Autocar

Preview image shows new car's rear end and prominent spoiler New model will be unveiled on 17 September, says brand's marketing chief Lotus will unveil a new sports car called the Theory 1 on 17 September. The brand's marketing chief, Qiao Xinyu, made the announcement on Chinese social media and posted a close-up preview image of the car's rear end.

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