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Bugatti Tourbillon chassis deep dive

Motor Authority

The Bugatti Tourbillon marks a new era for the supercar builder not only by using a plug-in hybrid powertrain, but with the debut of a new platform replacing the one that formed the basis for both the Veyron and Chiron. In a video posted to Bugatti's YouTube channeL—part of a series of deep dives into different aspects of the car—CTO.

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United Arab Emirates November 2024: Nissan Patrol surges to top spot

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Nissan Patrol is the best-selling vehicle in UAE in November. The Emirati new car market is up a splendid 18.7% year-on-yea in November to 29,101 registrations. This brings the year-to-date tally up 11.6% to 281,287. Toyota (-2.

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Five cars that could rise in value in 2025 (and a few that won’t)

Machines with Souls

My 2025 car bull market list includes some cars you may have forgotten, some rare, and some mainstream. But all of them could rise in value. The post Five cars that could rise in value in 2025 (and a few that won’t) appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Safeguarding Customer Data

AutoDealer Today

Encryption serves a critical role in automotive retail today.

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Rivian patents heated headlight lenses

Motor Authority

Modern LED headlights have a problem: They're bright, compact, and energy-efficient, but they don't generate as much heat as HID or halogen lights. That means they're more likely to accumulate a coating of snow, ice, or moisture that can disrupt illumination. Rivian appears to be working on a solution. In a patent application filed with the United.

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How Auto Dealers Can Turn Missed Appointments into Opportunities

Get My Auto

Missed appointments are an inevitable part of any auto dealers operations. While they can disrupt schedules and stall sales pipelines, they dont have to be a lost cause. Instead, with the right strategies, dealers can transform these no-shows into opportunities […] The post How Auto Dealers Can Turn Missed Appointments into Opportunities appeared first on Get My Auto.

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Meet my 2025 BMW M3 Competition

Machines with Souls

Santa comes early to deliver my new 2025 BMW M3 Competition in BMW Individual Miami Blue the first LCI M3 of its kind. The post Meet my 2025 BMW M3 Competition appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Dodge Charger Daytona convertible coming via aftermarket

Motor Authority

Florida's Drop Top Customs is almost ready to deliver a convertible conversion for the latest Dodge Charger Photos of the Charger Daytona EV with the conversion applied have been posted to social media Pricing hasn't been announced but a conversion for the previous Challenger costs $23,999 Dodge hasn't announced plans to offer a convertible.

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Media post: Things to Check Before Buying a Used Car in Houston

Best Selling Cars Blog

Buying a used car in Houston can be an exciting yet daunting experience. With a bustling used car market, it’s essential to ensure that you make an informed decision to avoid purchasing a vehicle that may cause you problems down the road. Whether you’re shopping for a reliable commuter car, a family vehicle, or something more rugged for off-road adventures, there are several factors to consider before making your purchase.

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Lamborghini Looks to Be Benchmarking the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

Motor 1

The electric sports car was recently spotted leaving Lambo's gated building with various prototypes and camo-wrapped supercars.

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High-Tech Thieves Swiped Over 60 Cars Worth $2.6M From Dealers, Including Many Hellcats

Carscoops

12 men in Massachusetts have been charged in connection with the theft of high-end cars worth more than $2.6 million. Brockton PD and 37 other local and federal agencies joined forces for the year-long Operation Hellcat investigation. The gang used programming devices to create new keys for cars they would then steal from dealerships. Operation Hellcat sounds like the kind of 1950s war movie Quentin Tarantino might have parodied in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, but that’s the name of an i

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Nissan technical college students built a Z wagon

Motor Authority

Students from Nissan's technical college have prepared a trio of concepts for the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon The concepts include a Nissan Z station wagon that features elements from three separate Nissan vehicles The lineup also features a heavily tuned Nissan Bluebird and a modern interpretation of the Kenmary-era Nissan Skyline Students from.

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Media post: Mastering the Perfect Truck Setup: Pairing Wheels With Suspension Mods

Best Selling Cars Blog

Achieving the perfect truck setup involves a harmonious blend of various modifications that enhance both performance and aesthetics. Among these modifications, pairing the right wheels with suspension mods is crucial for optimizing your truck’s handling, stability, and overall driving experience. Whether you’re tackling rugged terrains or cruising on highways, understanding the relationship between wheels and suspension and choosing the right suspension system are key to mastering yo

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Welcome back, Volvo V60: This excellent estate has plenty of life left

Autocar

After dropping the long-revered estates from the UK line-up, Volvo has decided they have a place after all Like Subbuteo, the church, salad cream or Jaguar , the Volvo estate seems like one of those things that just ought to be around even if youre not actually going to use it. There will always be Volvo estates , wont there? There have been for more than 70 years.

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The Ford Mustang Just Had Its Worst Sales Year Ever

Motor 1

The pony car tumbled 9.5 percent in 2024, falling way behind the Mach-E.

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GM maps out how it might configure performance quad-motor EVs

Motor Authority

General Motors is looking at ways to add quad-motor powertrains to its electric vehicles, with a focus on performance both on and off-road. In a patent filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 21, 2024, and filed by GM May 17, 2023, the automaker discusses use of a mechanical coupling to allow two electric.

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December online traffic outperformed used seasonal norms

Motor Trader

Buyers searching online for used cars remained active in the month of December with online traffic outperforming season norms, reported MOTORS. Traditionally, the pre-Christmas period is a slow period but significant activity in the final quarter of 2024 has led to MOTORS reporting its highest ever volume of December online traffic. Lucy Tugby, marketing director of MOTORS, said: December is always a challenging time for dealers selling used cars.

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2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty spotted in Australia

CarExpert

A prototype version of the Ford Ranger Super Duty a tougher, trade-focused version of Australias best-selling vehicle has been spotted on local roads in single-cab guise for the first time. In the Official Next-Gen Ranger Group Australia Facebook group, poster Brock Gregg uploaded images of the Ranger Super Duty in Victoria, with camouflage covering its front end.

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Chinese Import Helps Lincoln Achieve Best Retail Sales In Nearly Two Decades

Carscoops

Lincoln’s sales rose 28% last year, reaching a total of 104,823 units. The strong showing was propelled by the new Aviator and Nautilus. Ford’s luxury brand reported its highest retail sales in 17 years. Lincoln sales have been in the gutter the past few years, but they’ve gotten a lot of help from a surprising source: China. However, we’re not talking Chinese sales but rather an import.

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Genesis GV80 Desert Edition is a one-off for Jacky Ickx

Motor Authority

Genesis built a special off-road version of its GV80 luxury SUV for racing legend—and current brand partner—Jacky Ickx. Spotted in a post on the Instagram page of Genesis' European arm, the GV80 Desert Edition has typical off-road modifications like a raised ride height, knobby tires, a roof rack with LED light bar, and prominent.

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More Than Half of Toyota Supras Sold In 2024 Were Manuals

Motor 1

While total US manual Supra sales last year amounted to about 1/6th the number of cars Toyota sells in a day, it's not nothing.

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What is steer-by-wire? And are you ready for it?

Auto Express

Advanced electronic steering tech is just around the corner.

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Toyota Hilux Travo Trademark Hints At Next Generation Model

Carscoops

Toyota has filed the Hilux Travo trademark with Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property. The Travo suffix will most likely be used for the brand’s upcoming next-gen pickup truck. The redesigned model is widely expected to make its global debut sometime in 2025. In many markets outside North America, the Toyota Hilux has cemented itself as one of the most popular choices in the pickup segment.

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Genesis testing 48-volt metal-coated heated windshield tech

Motor Authority

Heated windshields are a fairly common feature, but Genesis is testing new hardware it claims can defrost windshields faster while using less energy. Instead of the embedded wires used in current heated windshields' Genesis version relies on 20 layers of transparent metal coating, which can conduct current supplied by a 48-volt electrical system.

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Lamborghini Recalls Exactly Two Revueltos for Potential Fire Risk

Motor 1

The recall was issued after a Revuelto burned to the ground in New York.

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Dealers welcome consultation on ZEV Mandate

Motor Trader

Car retailers and the motor sector have welcomed the governments decision to launch a consultation on the XEV Mandate. The Mandate has come under attack for the past 12 months for failing to support the manufacture and sales of electric vehicles. The consultation will look at the phasing out sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and and the detail of the ZEV Mandate.

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Average Used Car Price Is $25,565, Down Nearly 3% From 2023

Carscoops

Dealers began December with an average of 46 days’ worth of used vehicle supply. A touch over 1.41 million used vehicles were sold in the US last month, 13% more than 2023. Lower-priced vehicles are vanishing fast, with supply shrinking nine days compared to last year. The used-car market is sending mixed signals, with prices ticking down slightly even as inventory continues to tighten.

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Ford patents its steer-by-wire system

Motor Authority

Ford is following other automakers in developing a steer-by-wire system, a recently discovered patent filing shows. The filing in question was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 19, 2024, but was submitted by Ford just over two years earlier, on Nov. 14, 2022. But it deals not with steer-by-wire as a concept.

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Ford Ends 2024 With a Big Recall for Diesel Trucks

Motor 1

Nearly 300,000 F-Series Super Duty and larger commercial trucks have fuel pumps that could fail, but Ford isn't replacing them.

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Ryders of Warrington joins KGM Motors UK dealer network

Motor Trader

Ryders of Warrington has joined the KGM Motors UK dealer network, operating as Ryders KGM. Located on Athlone Road, Warrington, Cheshire WA2 8JJ, Ryders KGM has been present for more than 30 years. Scott Ryder, dealer principal at Ryders KGM, said: We are thrilled to join the franchise and begin this exciting new chapter as Ryders KGM. For over three decades, our hands-on approach along with the strong relationships weve nurtured with our customers have set us apart.

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Alfa Romeo Introduces Entry-Level Tonale For Under $37k

Carscoops

Alfa Romeo has quietly introduced an entry-level Tonale. It starts at $36,535 which makes it $9,500 cheaper than the plug-in hybrid variant. Power is provided by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 268 hp and 295 lb-ft. The Alfa Romeo Tonale has been an expensive afterthought and sales have reflected that unfortunate reality.

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2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh spied

Motor Authority

The Tesla Model Y is about to receive its first solid refresh. It was recently spied undergoing testing on public roads, and those photos show the updated Model Y should follow a similar path as the facelifted Model 3 that proceeded it in 2023. The updated 2026 Tesla Model Y is expected to go on sale in the spring of 2025. The refreshed Model Y is.

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EV 'Engine' Made From 50 Cordless Drills Is Silly and Brilliant

Motor 1

Garage 54 answers the important questions nobody is asking.

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New Volkswagen ID.3 on the way with big improvements in range and quality

Auto Express

The Volkswagen ID.

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The TRX Has Nothing On This Viper-Powered Ram SRT-10

Carscoops

The ultimate Ram SRT-10 packs 500 hp and comes with a six-speed manual. Though 20 years old, this pickup truck has been driven only 12,000 miles. This Viper-powered monster rockets from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.9 seconds. The world of over-the-top trucks has been booming recently, with models like the Ram 1500 TRX and Ford F-150 Raptor R flaunting supercharged V8s and absurd power figures.

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Gordon Murray plans track-focused T.33s for mid-2025

Motor Authority

The GMA T.33 supercar is set to gain a track-focused “s” version The T.33s will be the third and final version of the V-12-powered T.33 GMA will then launch a different type of car boasting a new platform The U.K.'s Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) will unveil a more track-focused “s” version as the third and final version of.

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It's a Miracle the Lamborghini Diablo Happened

Motor 1

The Diablo is the essential link between Lamborghini of the past and the wildly successful company of today.

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