Autocar

MAY 16, 2024

Ford CEO Jim Farley claimed the Mustang is now “by far” the world’s best-selling coupé Long-running coupé to gain sibling with the "performance and attitude of original"; V8 to remain as long as possible Ford is so delighted with the burgeoning worldwide sales of its 60-year-old, petrol-powered Mustang that it is contemplating launching a new range of “authentic” combustion-engined variants that could include a four-door model for the first time in history.

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Carscoops

MAY 16, 2024

A fire broke out at a BYD showroom in China on May 16, completely destroying seven vehicles, and damaging more. Fortunately, no one was killed in the blaze, but seven fire engines were needed to put it out. Reports indicate that this is the 10th BYD store to catch fire since 2021. A massive fire broke out overnight at a BYD showroom on May 16, leaving little more than the bare framing of the building, the skeletons of a handful of vehicles, and soot.

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CarExpert

MAY 13, 2024

We still haven’t seen the Tesla Cybertruck being put through independent crash testing, but one example of the electric pickup has endured a hefty hit in the US which has given us a look at how it handles impacts. Images uploaded to a Tesla Cybertruck fan group on Facebook by user Dale Gribble show the stainless steel-bodied pickup shortly after being t-boned.

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MAY 15, 2024

Filed under: Green , Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Plants/Manufacturing , Tesla , Electric Continue reading Here's the inside story of why Elon Musk fired the entire Tesla Supercharger staff Here's the inside story of why Elon Musk fired the entire Tesla Supercharger staff originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 May 2024 08:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autocar

MAY 17, 2024

Latest, most sophisticated and tech-heavy Mustang yet remains one of the cheapest ways of getting of a V8 coupe With more than ten million sold across a production run stretching more than 60 years, the Ford Mustang had a firm spot in popular culture. Which means almost everyone has their own idea about what they think it should be. Whether it’s a Boulevard cruiser, something to lazily rumble its way down a motorway or to simply wake the neighbours of a Sunday morning, it probably is to me what

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Carscoops

MAY 11, 2024

The owner of the electric sedan wants to have the car immediately replaced with a new one. A delivery center for the technology giant was unable to determine the cause of the issue. Xiaomi is believed to have produced just over 10,000 SU7s in recent months. The Xiaomi SU7 might be selling like hotcakes in China, but numerous owners have experienced issues shortly after taking delivery of the compelling new EV.

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Cox Automotive inc

MAY 14, 2024

ATLANTA, May 14, 2024 – A second, significant wave of shoppers ready to consider buying an electric vehicle (EV) is poised to begin entering the market in the second half of the decade, according to the latest findings from the 2024 Path to EV Adoption Study by Cox Automotive. The findings indicate that nearly half … Continued The post Cox Automotive 2024 Path to EV Adoption Study Suggests Electric Vehicle Consideration Will Surge in Second Half of Decade appeared first on Cox Automotive I

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Autocar

MAY 13, 2024

New 911 hybrid is just weeks away from its reveal The first electrified 911 is as fast around the Nürburgring as the 641bhp 911 Turbo S The new Porsche 911 hybrid has finished testing ahead of its reveal on 28 May. Porsche has released the first official images of the debut electrified 911 as the global testing programme comes to an end, and confirmed that it has clocked a Nürburgring lap time of 7min 16.934sec.

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Carscoops

MAY 13, 2024

This new VW Golf GTI has a more aggressive front fascia than the standard model. The car is expected to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Golf. VW may also bump up horsepower and torque from the car’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. Volkswagen has teased a new version of the ever-popular Golf GTI that’ll debut at the Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race on May 31.

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CarExpert

MAY 13, 2024

Less than a month after Tesla took a knife to its global Supercharger team, the electric vehicle (EV) giant has reportedly started to call back some of the staff it laid off in an embarrassing about-face. In late April , overseas reports emerged that Tesla had fired Rebecca Tinucci, the head of its Supercharger division, as well as her entire team of approximately 500 employees.

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Auto Blog

MAY 14, 2024

Filed under: Green , Electric Continue reading Well-built little Chinese EV called the Seagull poses big threat to U.S. auto industry Well-built little Chinese EV called the Seagull poses big threat to U.S. auto industry originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 May 2024 11:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autocar

MAY 16, 2024

The GM-Honda system in the CR-V e:FCEV shows important advances The American-developed system gets 372 miles to a tank, and has vastly reduced development costs Just over half a century since the automotive world got properly revved up by the prospect of hydrogen fuel cell cars (FCEVs), they still haven’t happened. They failed to take over the world in the same way that BEVs appear to be doing.

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Carscoops

MAY 11, 2024

A Ford F-450 driver posted a video of himself laying across the rear seat of his truck, leaving no one in the driver’s seat. No driver assistance system available to the public is good enough to accomplish the feat safely. Making matters worse, the F-450 is not even sold with Ford’s best driver assistance system, BlueCruise, meaning that this driver is relying entirely on adaptive cruiser control and lane keep assist.

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CarExpert

MAY 14, 2024

Kia’s new small electric SUV has broken cover just days before its official reveal. The Kia EV3 will officially be unveiled on May 23, 2024, but Carwale has published leaked images of the electric SUV in both standard and GT-Line trim. It closely resembles the EV3 concept revealed last year by Kia, though there are some detail changes like revised headlight internals and the addition of actual (flush-mounted) door handles.

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MAY 16, 2024

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Honda , Electric , Future Vehicles , Hybrid Continue reading Honda 'steadily and surely moving ahead' on EVs, announces large investment Honda 'steadily and surely moving ahead' on EVs, announces large investment originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 16 May 2024 08:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autocar

MAY 14, 2024

New platform was being developed for second-generation EQS saloon, due around 2028 MB.EA Large platform was destined for next-gen EQS and EQE, but slow sales have reportedly prompted a rethink Mercedes-Benz is set to dramatically reduce its investment in electric vehicle platform development, with a decision not to push ahead with plans for its new MB.EA Large architecture, according to reports in Germany.

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Carscoops

MAY 17, 2024

Onvo’s first model, the L60, is a competitor to the best-selling Tesla Model Y. The second model from the Onvo brand will cater to large families. Nio acknowledges it has sacrificed speed to cut costs and lower the L60’s starting price. Nio has big plans for its new entry-level Onvo brand and will release a new model through the company each year.

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CarExpert

MAY 17, 2024

If you’ve driven on a road in Australia, you’ll know that one of the most disobeyed rules of the road is the classic “keep left unless overtaking”. Keep left, unless you’re overtaking – the sign says it all! Right-lane hogs can be fined Penalties vary between states and territories It means what it says. If you’re driving on a road with more than one lane, you should keep left unless you’re overtaking.

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MAY 15, 2024

Filed under: Green , Car Buying Continue reading New car prices are down as of April 2024 — here's why New car prices are down as of April 2024 — here's why originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 May 2024 10:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autocar

MAY 14, 2024

Priced from £96,255, the EX90 is now available to pre-order now in the UK Flagship electric SUV is said to be the "safest car Volvo has ever made" and a "big step towards zero collisions" The Volvo EX90 will go into production in the coming months, more than 18 months after it was first revealed, with the Swedish brand promising its new electric flagship SUV will set new standards for safety.

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Carscoops

MAY 14, 2024

Filings in California indicate that 600 more Tesla workers in the Bay Area are losing their jobs. The layoffs begin on June 20th and affect employees at Tesla’s Palo Alto and Fremont locations. When combined with earlier layoffs, the total of jobs lost in 2024 exceeds 5,500 positions. Despite backlash, Tesla is continuing on with its plan to drastically cut its workforce.

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CarExpert

MAY 16, 2024

Toyota will build an electric HiLux – and it won’t just be a concept. Reuters reports comments from Pras Ganesh, executive vice president of Toyota Motor Asia, confirming the car giant intends to produce a consumer-ready version of the HiLux Revo BEV in Thailand by the end of 2025. Final production numbers, specifications, and pricing haven’t been locked in.

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Auto Blog

MAY 16, 2024

Filed under: Green , Mitsubishi , Nissan , Truck , Crossover , Minivan/Van , Electric , Future Vehicles , Hybrid , Off-Road Vehicles Continue reading Mitsubishi off-road Delica van, outdoorsy Outlander variant planned for US market Mitsubishi off-road Delica van, outdoorsy Outlander variant planned for US market originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 16 May 2024 16:49:00 EDT.

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Autocar

MAY 14, 2024

Battery capacity has been increased from 77.4kWh to 84.0kWh Electric crossover gets design refresh, bigger battery and over-the-air update compatibility The Kia EV6 has received a major update that brings its styling into line with its newer siblings, as well as a new battery that boosts its range. The new look brings adaptive LED headlights inspired by those on the larger Kia EV9 , plus the upcoming EV3 and EV5.

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Carscoops

MAY 13, 2024

Tesla Cybertruck flew straight over a roundabout in Snoqualmie, WA Rampage knocked over signs and left debris, including parts from the Cybertruck, all over the road A civilian later spotted the truck, alerted the police, and the driver was arrested for DUI and hit-and-run The Tesla Cybertruck can withstand bullets, but it’s no match for a Washington state roundabout, at least not when the driver has had one drink too many.

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CarExpert

MAY 14, 2024

The BYD Shark , a plug-in hybrid ute, has been unveiled overnight at an event in Mexico City. Based on the company’s DMO (Dual Mode Offroad) platform, the Shark has a plug-in hybrid drivetrain featuring a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, an electric motor, and company’s signature Blade battery pack. The 320kW plug-in hybrid drivetrain comprises a 170kW/310Nm 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine driving the front wheels, and a 150kW/340Nm electric moto

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Motor 1

MAY 16, 2024

A new test reveals that Tesla wasn't honest about the results of its Cybertruck towing drag race against a Porsche 911.

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Autocar

MAY 14, 2024

Leapmotor T03 goes after Dacia Spring with 100bhp and 165 miles of range Leapmotor comes to Europe with 165-mile supermini, Model Y-sized SUV, and a new car every year until 2028 Stellantis will bring Chinese electric car maker Leapmotor’s T03 supermini and C10 SUV to European markets – including the UK – beginning in September. The multinational giant paid £1.3 billion for a 21% stake in the eight-year-old Chinese firm and exclusive export rights late last year.

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Carscoops

MAY 15, 2024

The Ford F-150 beat all-electric trucks in registrations in March by at least double if not more. The Tesla Cybertruck firmly secured second place with double the registrations of the Rivian R1T. All three handily beat both the GMC Hummer EV and the Chevrolet Silverado EV The Ford F-150 has been the undisputed heavyweight champ of pickup trucks for so long, it’s practically grown a beard of chrome.

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CarExpert

MAY 12, 2024

BYD has turned its Ocean-M concept into a reality, in the form of the Seal X. Filings with the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) uncovered by Car News China reveal the hatchback (or should that be wagon?) will sit alongside the Seal sedan in the range. At 4630mm long on a 2820mm wheelbase, it’s almost as long as a Hyundai Tucson SUV – rather than a hot hatch, it’s a slightly smaller take on the Seal sedan.

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Auto Express

MAY 14, 2024

The Leon family hatchback and estate remains available with a variety of powertrains, from pure-petrol engines to a new generation plug-in hybrid setup

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Autocar

MAY 17, 2024

BYD e6 touts a range of 258 miles and a VW Golf-sized turning circle Second-generation Chinese electric car is aimed primarily at taxi drivers, likely priced from low £30,000s BYD has quietly added a new electric MPV to its UK line-up, which looks to tempt taxi drivers with more than 250 miles of range and a capacious cabin. Autocar has found official UK specifications for the second-generation e6, a five-seat MPV based on the Chinese-market Song Max.

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Carscoops

MAY 11, 2024

A Toyota GR Corolla owner accidentally missed a shift before cracking 500 miles on his new hot hatch. The repair bill quote ended up being more expensive than if he went out and bought an entirely new GR Corolla Premium. Now, he’s hoping that Toyota can step in and provide at least some relief after his split-second mistake. This story serves as a cautionary tale for all new manual transmission drivers – a perfect example of a “money shift” and its devastating consequence

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CarExpert

MAY 11, 2024

Until recently in Australia, unlike almost every other country in the OECD, there was no incentive at any level of government to buy electric vehicles (EVs). While the Federal Government has a higher threshold for green cars before it applied the Luxury Car Tax (LCT), this applies to any car with fuel efficiency below 7.0 litres per 100km, and can’t really be called an EV-specific incentive.

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Motor 1

MAY 17, 2024

Tim Kuniskis will step down from Ram and Dodge as of June 1, just in time for the electric revolution.

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Autocar

MAY 16, 2024

Latest images reveal styling tweaks inspired by the Batur, such as teardrop headlights Next-gen Conti gets ‘ultra-performance' hybrid powertrain with 31bhp more than the retired W12 Bentley has released the first pictures of the next-generation Continental GT , which will pack nearly 800bhp from a new hybrid drivetrain, making it the firm's most powerful car yet.

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Carscoops

MAY 11, 2024

The chart was allegedly handed over to prospective customers by a Ford dealer in Northern Virginia. Embarrassingly, the Tesla Model Y outperformed the equivalent Ford Mustang Mach-E in the most important aspects. Both automakers have since updated their pricing catalogs. Finding the right new car to buy can be a complex task, especially when dealerships prioritize promoting their own inventory over objectively comparing it to competitors’ offerings.

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