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Lancia Gamma flagship EV based on STLA Medium due in 2026

Motor Authority

Modern Lancia Gamma due in 2026 Vehicle has been described as a fastback Production to take place alongside next-generation Jeep Compass at Italian plant Lancia, part of the Stellantis fold, is working on a trio of electric vehicles for launch this decade, and the third was confirmed on Friday as a modern Gamma. It's due in 2026 as the flagship of.

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Ecuador September 2024: Suzuki (+19.6%), GWM (+16.4%) stand out in market off -23.3%

Best Selling Cars Blog

Suzuki sales are up 19.6% in a market off -23.3% The Ecuadorian new vehicle market endures a 14th consecutive month of year-on-year losses in September at -23.3% to 8,098 units. The year-to-date tally is off -19.1% to 83,098. Chevrolet (-20.6%) and Kia (-20.8%) evolve similarly, faring a little better than the market and accounting for 17.8% and 16.9% share respectively.

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The 2025 BMW X3 M50 is an updated smart phone

Machines with Souls

BMW's all-new X3 M50 is here, and it faces the tall task of being BMW's most important car. Can it improve upon the formula? The post The 2025 BMW X3 M50 is an updated smart phone appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Special Rolls-Royce Phantom marks 60 years of Bond Goldfinger

Autocar

Bespoke Phantom VIII fitted with special features and Bond easter eggs including gold putter and Fort Knox map Rolls-Royce has brought James Bond nemesis Goldfinger’s Phantom III into the modern era with a special one-off to celebrate 60 years since the iconic film hit cinemas. Created for a UK-based client – and avid Bond fan – as part of a three-and-a-half-year project, the one-of-one and fully driveable Phantom Goldfinger gives today’s Phantom VIII a 1937 makeover with “some of the most exten

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Ferrari originlly wanted the F80 hypercar to be a single seater

Motor Authority

Ferrari F80 design team wanted a car with extreme proportions Original design called for a single-seat configuration V-6 was deemed Ferrari's best-performing engine Ferrari's F80 hypercar revealed earlier in October was originally conceived as a single seater, Ferrari design chief Flavio Manzoni has revealed. In an interview with Top Gear.

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United Arab Emirates January-September 2024: Ford up 73.4%, Tesla at #10

Best Selling Cars Blog

Ford Territory sales double year-on-year in the UAE. 222,849 new cars hit Emirati roads over the first 9 months of 2024, a very satisfying 12.3% year-on-year jump. Toyota (-1.3%) disappoints with a year-on-year loss that thaws its market share from 28.9% a year ago to 25.4% now. Nissan (+16.

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Jeremy Clarkson Endured Surgery for Clogged Arteries

Motor 1

The two-hour surgery went smoothly and he didn't need a heart bypass.

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Dodge Charger EV with solid-state battery to start testing by 2026

Motor Authority

Stellantis to test Factorial solid-state battery on public roads by 2026 Battery to be tested in Dodge Charger Daytona Production expected later this decade A fleet of Dodge Charger Daytona electric vehicles fitted with solid-state batteries developed in partnership with America's Factorial will start testing on public roads by 2026, Dodge parent.

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Qatar January-September 2024: Ford (+63%), Geely (+62.9%) highlight market up 9.8%

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The Geely Emgrand surges from #55 to #9 in the space of one year. The Qatari new car market is up a sturdy 9.8% year-on-year over the first 9 months of 2024 to 48,032 units. Toyota (+15.4%) manages to improve its share to an even more dominant 34.5% vs. 32.8% a year ago. Nissan (+29.

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Scout Is Back: Meet the Traveler SUV and Terra Pickup

Motor 1

These are Scout's first new body-on-frame electric off-roaders. Production kicks off in 2027.

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Audi A2 E-tron revealed as EV reworking of hypermiling hatchback

Autocar

Seminal 1990s supermini celebrates its 25th anniversary with a one-off electro-mod conversion Audi has reinvented the cult-classic A2 hatchback with electric power and a futuristic new look to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The one-off Audi A2 E-tron is the latest creation to emerge from Audi ’s apprenticeship programme, which in recent years has given us the outlandish RS6 GTO concept and a 240bhp, race-inspired reworking of the NSU Prinz.

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Valtteri Bottas drops a track recorded on the track

Motor Authority

Valtteri Bottas recently released his debut single, but the Finnish Formula 1 driver didn't provide vocals or play an instrument. Currently streaming on Spotify, the track—titled "Flight of the Valtteri"—was made using biometric data from Bottas as he drove around California's Thunderhill Raceway in an Audi R8. It was a marketing stunt.

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Kuwait January-September 2024: Ford Territory up to #2 in negative market

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The Ford Territory is up 19.6% to 2nd place. 92,817 new cars hit Kuwaiti roads over the first 9 months of 2024, a disappointing -4.7% year-on-year drop. Brand leader Toyota (-16.6%) sinks to 28.8% share vs. 32.9% last year, still very dominant above Nissan (-3.3%) at 8.3% share. Ford (+14.

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'I Don't Want to Give It Up.' Ford CEO Jim Farley Loves His Chinese EV

Motor 1

Farley had a Xiaomi SU7 imported from Shanghai, and he's been driving it for months. He loves it.

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Stellantis to begin road testing solid-state batteries in 2026

Autocar

Factorial's batteries are said to have an energy density of more than 390Wh/kg Fleet of modified Dodge Charger Daytonas will be used to validate performance of Factorial batteries Stellantis will start road testing solid-state batteries made by American start-up Factorial in two years. Factorial’s solid-state cells are said to have an energy density of more than 390Wh/kg, a marked improvement on the approximately 270Wh/kg of many current lithium ion batteries.

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Lamborghini Temerario chassis has half the structural components used in Huracán

Motor Authority

Lamborghini Temerario debuts new aluminum spaceframe chassis Chassis is lighter and stiffer than Huracán's design Temerario starts sales in early 2025 with pricing from about $360,000 Lamborghini unveiled the Temerario in August as the successor to the Huracán, and the new supercar has big shoes to fill considering the Huracán.

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Jordan January-September 2024: Changan #3, Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup back at #1

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Changan is the third best-selling brand in Jordan. 28,720 new cars found a buyer in Jordan over the first 9 months of the year, a tiny +0.1% year-on-year improvement. Knocked down to #2 over H1, Toyota (-19.3%) reclaims the brands top spot albeit with a freefalling market share at 31.9% vs. 39.

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Top 10 cheapest EVs in Australia, and none of them are Teslas

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The electric vehicle (EV) landscape is forever changing in Australia and, thanks to an influx of entry-level models, the competition is hotter than ever. A lot of the newest entrants – think Leapmotor C10 , Xpeng G6 , and Zeekr X – are from Chinese brands that are just launching in Australia. Due to these new EVs from the world’s biggest car market, some models that were previously in the list of top 10 cheapest EVs have been pushed out.

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Kia Sportage: best-seller to get new look in mid-life update

Autocar

SUV teased with fresh LED design; likely to be revealed at next month's Los Angeles motor show Kia will give the Sportage SUV a chunky visual update, bringing it in line with sibling models such as the Sorento and EV9. The new look of Kia's most popular model in the UK (it has taken some 37,000 sales this year so far, more than double the Niro in second) has been teased by the brand in Korea.

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Lamborghini Revuelto receives first recall

Motor Authority

The Lamborghini Revuelto only started deliveries late last year but has already received its first recall notice. Lamborghini has issued a recall of the V-12 plug-in hybrid supercar because the windshield wiper on the passenger side could fail, which in some situations may cause a loss of visibility, and thus increase the risk of a crash. The.

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Thailand August 2024: Toyota up to 41.7% share, BYD up to #4

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Hilux CHAMP ranks #12 in Thailand in August. Thailand is back on BSCB! We now have access to all brands and all models monthly rankings. In August 48,726 new light vehicles found a buyer here. Toyota further tightens its hold on the market at 41.7% share vs. 34.3% over the Full Year 2023. Honda is up to 13.3%, overtaking a weak Isuzu down to 11.4% of the market vs. 19.6% over FY23.

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German Automakers Are Scrambling To Stay Afloat In China

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German automakers are experiencing a sharp decline in China after years of dominance, with market share shrinking fast. In Q3, VW, Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes saw significant sales drops in China, losing ground to local competitors. Chinese buyers are increasingly turning their back on famous Western brands’ EVs in favor of rapidly improving domestic alternatives.

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New CATL battery can give PHEVs 249 miles of electric range

Autocar

Advanced pack will be launched next year and give hybrid owners a “BEV-like” experience Tech firm CATL has developed a new battery pack that is claimed to give plug-in hybrids as much as 249 miles of electric range. This figure, produced by the Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery, beats some fully electric cars such as the Peugeot e-208 and new Skoda Elroq.

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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee bags sharper pricing for V-6 models

Motor Authority

Jeep on Monday announced pricing for its 2025 Grand Cherokee which is already available at dealerships nationwide. The range starts with the Laredo with rear-wheel drive, which for 2025 is priced from $38,830, or $1,000 less than the comparable 2024 model. Adding four-wheel drive costs $2,000. It's worth noting the 2024 Grand Cherokee includes a.

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Malaysia August 2024: Perodua holds 46.3% share, Bezza, Axia and Myvi on top

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The Perodua Bezza holds 14.2% of the Malaysian market in August. Today is a big day: for the first time since 2016 we have access to detailed models data for Malaysia, with brands also available. In August, 74,955 new cars hit Malaysian roads. Perodua is the most popular carmaker in the country by far with an outstanding 46.3% share which is near record volumes ( it reached 51.1% in May 2018 ), seeing as it grabbed 41.3% over the Full Year 2023.

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Bear Grylls And RealTruck Unveil SEMA-ified Toyota Tacoma And Ford F-150

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Bear Grylls and RealTruck have unveiled two modified pickups for the SEMA Show. The F-150 and Tacoma have an assortment of upgrades including sport bars, lifted suspensions, and heavy duty front bumpers. Both trucks will be featured in an upcoming television show called Adventure Garage with Bear Grylls. The countdown to the SEMA Show continues as Bear Grylls and RealTruck have joined forces to create rugged versions of the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tacoma.

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Peugeot embraces futuristic design as rivals go retro

Autocar

Inception concept is forward-looking. Design boss says Peugeot won’t follow Renault in reviving historic models for its EV era Peugeot won’t follow rivals in reviving any historic models for its all-electric era, but will subtly reference its heritage in future cars. The brand’s head of design, Matthias Hossann, told Autocar that Peugeot has no plans to adopt a nostalgia-fuelled design approach at the Paris motor show, where Renault showed off the new retro-styled 4 crossover alongside its simi

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Jenson Button-backed Radford files for bankruptcy

Motor Authority

Historic British coachbuilder Harold Radford was revived in 2021 as Radford, but the new U.S.-based company is already experiencing financial troubles. The company, whose founders include television mechanic Ant Anstead and Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Oct. 10. In a statement to People.

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Lebanon January-September 2024: Nissan (+110.9%) catches up on Toyota

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The Sunny (+128.8%) helps Nissan up but loses the top spot to the Toyota Land Cruiser. The Lebanese new car market edges up 4.8% year-on-year over the first 9 months of the year to 17,038 units. Toyota (+12%) outpaces the overall growth rate and climbs to 39.4% share vs. 36.

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These Are The Most And Least Popular 2024 Corvettes According To Chevrolet

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Chevrolet just released details about all of the 42,934 Corvettes it made for the 2024 model year. With that we now know what the most popular choices were and where the take rates were very low. One combination of trim and paint was so rare that less than 10 people requested it. Chevrolet has no qualms about building a lot of 2024 Corvettes and it just announced that it made 42,934 of them.

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Morgan Plus Six bows out with £97k special edition

Autocar

Signature styling started with the 4/4 in 1936 Flagship roadster will be replaced with an all-new sports car late next year Morgan will end production of its Plus Six , the higher-powered, six-cylinder version of its two-tier ‘Plus’ range, early next year and replace it with a new flagship that ushers in a fresh design language for the British brand.

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Hyundai RN24 shows potential route for high-performance EVs

Motor Authority

RN24 concept previews potential technologies for Hyundai N EVs Concept combines Ioniq 5 N powertrain with rally car chassis Concept introduces Rally Mode torque-vectoring system Hyundai N has given a sneak peek at its development work for next-generation high-performance electric vehicles. The Hyundai performance skunkworks on Friday rolled out.

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Yemen January-September 2024: Toyota at 94.7% share, Land Cruiser catches up on Hilux

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Toyota Land Cruiser sales are up 34.9% year-on-year in Yemen. New car sales in Yemen are off -5.5% year-on-year over the first 9 months of 2024 top 6,472 units. Toyota (-4%) improves its share to 94.7% vs. 93.3% a year ago.

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The end of the M Fall Cruise

Machines with Souls

A not so warm welcome from a local park could lead to the end of the M Fall Cruise. Can the event still be a success? The post The end of the M Fall Cruise appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Petrol Mini John Cooper Works brings 228bhp for £31k

Autocar

Convertible does 0-62mph sprint in 6.4sec. Mini completes new line-up with hottest version of its petrol hatchback Mini has completed the regeneration of its line-up with the unveiling of the new combustion-engined John Cooper Works hatchback and Convertible. Both cars use the same twin-scroll-turbocharged 2.0-litre in-line four-cylinder engine. It produces 228bhp, which matches the output of the outgoing John Cooper Works, and 280lb ft, which is 44lb ft more than previously, and is mated to th

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Jaguar builds two new E-Types for loyal customer

Motor Authority

It's been 50 years since production of the Jaguar E-Type came to an end, and Jaguar has marked the occasion by building two new examples of the iconic sports car for a loyal customer. The cars were built by the Jaguar Classic department, and are known as the E-Type Commemorative cars. The name and design are a nod to the 50 final Commemorative.

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Bahrain January-September 2024: Toyota Hilux catches up on Land Cruiser

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Toyota Hilux sales are up 78.6% year-on-year in Bahrain. The Bahraini new car market surges 15.8% year-on-year over the first 9 months of the year to 23,844 units. Toyota (+9%) can't quite catch up with the market growth and sees its share thaw by two percentage points from 34.7% to 32.7%.

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