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1969 Dodge Daytona in seemingly pristine state up for sale

Motor Authority

The Dodge Charger Daytona nameplate has made a return for 2025 attached to an electric vehicle, but fans of the original with money to splurge will soon be able to bid on one that looks like it just left the factory. Mecum will place under the hammer at its upcoming auction in Indianapolis a numbers-matching 1969 Charger Daytona that's seemingly.

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Russia April 2024: Lada Vesta gets closer to the Granta

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Lada Vesta The Russian new car market is up 81.2% year-on-year in April to 137,047 units, however it remains down -9.8% on pre-sanctions April 2021. The year-to-date tally is now up 89.4% to 467,739 but down -9.3% on the same period in 2021. Market leader Lada trails the market at +67.2% but holds 30.8% share which is better than its YTD level of 28.5%.

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Celebrate one million page views with some blue hues

Machines with Souls

Machines With Souls celebrates one million page views with a very special photo shoot of blue BMW M3s around New York City. The post Celebrate one million page views with some blue hues appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 switches four-pot PHEV for 585bhp V8

Autocar

Traditional AMG buyers didn't take to the PHEV drivetrain AMG lines up twin-turbo V8 power for upcoming super-coupé amid slow sales for four-cylinder hybrid C63 The upcoming Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 will receive a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine developing up to 585bhp, senior officials at the division’s Mercedes-Benz parent company have confirmed.

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2025 BMW M4 CS rocks the party with 543 hp

Motor Authority

BMW's 4-Series range has undergone a mid-cycle update for the 2025 model year, and as part of the update the high-performance M4 coupe has spawned a CS grade. Revealed late on Tuesday, the new 2025 M4 CS is set to sail into showrooms later this year with a starting price of $124,675, including a $1,175 destination charge. The car makes its formal.

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Chevy Malibu production to officially end in November

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Filed under: By the Numbers , Plants/Manufacturing , Chevrolet , Sedan Continue reading Chevy Malibu production to officially end in November Chevy Malibu production to officially end in November originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 8 May 2024 16:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cybertruck Breaks Down 35 Miles After Delivery, Tesla Says Coolant Leaks Not Covered

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A new Cybertruck owner had a major coolant leak only 35 miles into his ownership journey. When he first contacted Tesla the automaker said that it didn’t cover coolant leaks under its warranty. The automaker then relented and sent a flatbed to pick up the quickly broken EV. Those who crave a Cybertruck in their garage are understandably stoked when delivery day comes.

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Bentley Batur spawns convertible limited to 16 cars

Motor Authority

Bentley in 2022 launched the Batur, an exclusive coupe based on the platform of the Continental GT and built as a sendoff for the automaker's venerable W-12 engine. On Tuesday, the automaker showed a Batur Convertible and confirmed just 16 examples will be built. That makes it more exclusive than the coupe whose production run will span 18.

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Nissan Leaf latest EV to have Australian price slashed

CarExpert

The Nissan Leaf is now one of just a handful of electric vehicles (EVs) available for less than $40,000 drive-away across Australia, but you’ve got to be quick to make the most of the savings. Until May 31, 2024, Nissan has cut the price of the base Leaf to $39,990 drive-away nationwide, bringing it in line with the MG 4 Excite 51 and MG ZS EV Excite as the equal second-cheapest EVs on sale in Australia.

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Brand New 1985 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z Discovered In Trailer Now For Sale

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An unmolested 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z with 11 miles on the odometer is being offered for $100,000 firm. The muscle car is a famous barn-find, and a YouTube video chronicling its discovery now has 9.1 million views. The Camaro is so original that it still has protective plastic inside and chalk markings from the factory on the windows. About 15 years ago, a black, delivery-mileage 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z took the internet by storm after a video, a pixelated relic from YouTube’s Wi

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Ultimate GT? 820 miles in 12 hours with the Bentley Continental

Autocar

The sight of the Continental in this specifications stirred Lane's inner Woolf Barnato All modern cars can handle a full-day drive through France, but not quite like this Car journalism: it can’t resist a good cliché. Among the top offenders is the notional ability of an assertive, long-snouted grand tourer to fire you to the Côte d’Azur ‘in one hit’.

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Audi A6 E-Tron to debut this summer

Motor Authority

Audi will launch its long-awaited A6 E-Tron this summer, the automaker announced last week while presenting its financial results for the previous quarter. The A6 E-Tron is the second model from Audi to ride on Volkswagen Group's PPE (Premium Platform Electric) dedicated EV platform which debuted earlier this year in the Audi Q6 E-Tron and Porsche.

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Why did Musk ax the Supercharger team?

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Electric Continue reading Why did Musk ax the Supercharger team? Why did Musk ax the Supercharger team? originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 4 May 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Citroen’s Bizarro Two-Headed Van Explained

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Citroen sells the Jumper / Relay LCV in an unconventional configuration with two front ends. Each cabin has its own powertrain and gearbox, allowing the vehicle to be driven both ways. This 2-in-1 van is aimed at motorhome/camper builders, halving transportation times and costs. Like most large vans, the Citroen Jumper / Relay is available in numerous configurations with different lengths, heights, and bodystyles, catering needs of professional buyers.

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Land Rover Defender drops six-cylinder petrol, gains three-pot PHEV

Autocar

Defender 110 Sedona edition is a one-year-only special Updated Defender also adds more powerful diesel and a new V8, along with interior and trim tweaks The Land Rover Defender line-up has been shuffled, with the addition of a luxurious new seven-seater, a more potent diesel engine – and a plug-in hybrid that uses a three-cylinder engine. The revamp comes four years after the launch of the L663-generation Defender and, while not as substantial as a full-blown facelift, ushers in a range of impo

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Manthey-Racing upgrade for Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS reaches US

Motor Authority

Manthey-Racing continues to expand its offerings in the U.S., this time with an upgrade for the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS. Manthey is a German motorsports and engineering company with close ties to Porsche, and has in the past been tapped to oversee some of Porsche's racing programs. It recently entered the game of offering upgrades for some of.

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2025 BMW M4 CS arrives with more power, sharper handling

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Filed under: BMW , Coupe , Luxury , Performance Continue reading 2025 BMW M4 CS arrives with more power, sharper handling 2025 BMW M4 CS arrives with more power, sharper handling originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 7 May 2024 18:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What, $99K Not Enough? Toyota Dealer Asks $107,000 For 2024 Land Cruiser

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A Virginia Toyota dealer has listed a 2024 Land Cruiser for a staggering $107,169. That’s a markup of $30,000 over MSRP, the largest dealer adjustment we’ve seen to date. We previously reported on dealerships in California that were adding up to $21,000 to the price of their Land Cruiser, but none made it into six-figure territory. Last month, we were aghast to learn that some dealers (mostly in California) were adding big markups to the price of the new Toyota Land Cruiser.

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Lamborghini Huracan replacement to arrive in August as V8 PHEV

Autocar

Huracan replacement will adhere to 'spaceship' design ethos Move to hybrid from atmos V10 is set to bring new dynamic character, enabling torque vectoring and distinct power delivery The successor to the Lamborghini Huracán will be launched in August, swapping its trademark naturally aspirated V10 for a plug-in hybrid powertrain. That powertrain will be based around a new V8 that has been engineered in-house, rather than taken wholesale from sibling firm Audi.

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Alpine reveals Alpenglow hypercar powered by hydrogen engine

Motor Authority

French performance marque Alpine has revealed the updated version of its Alpenglow hypercar concept that will take to Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps racetrack on Saturday. The run will coincide with the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, which serves as round three of the 2024 World Endurance Championship, where Alpine competes in the premier Hypercar.

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NHTSA escalates Tesla Autopilot probe with new demand for data

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Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Tesla , Safety , Technology Continue reading NHTSA escalates Tesla Autopilot probe with new demand for data NHTSA escalates Tesla Autopilot probe with new demand for data originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 7 May 2024 08:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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GM Kills Chevy Malibu As Production Ends This Fall

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Chevrolet has officially confirmed that production of the Malibu will end in November 2024. The sedan’s production line will be handed over to the second-generation Chevrolet Bolt. Assembly of the Cadillac XT4, which is produced at the same plant, will also be paused in November, but it will be resumed in late 2025 once improvements have been made to the facility.

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Rolls-Royce Cullinan revamp brings fresh look and new options

Autocar

New Cullinan is expected to lift the base price up slightly to around £330,000 Revised styling, new infotainment and a raft of extra options for Goodwood's V12 SUV Rolls-Royce has updated its best-selling Cullinan SUV, six years after launch, with new styling, an overhauled interior, updated technology and a wealth of new options. Expected to lift the base price up slightly to around £330,000, the updated Rolls-Royce Cullinan majors on offering ever-more extensive personalisation options, while

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Is it legal for passengers to drink alcohol inside a car?

CarExpert

Anyone who has played the role of the designated driver will know the feeling – you’re driving a friend somewhere because they’re in no state to, but they insist on bringing a drink with them for the drive. In some states it’s perfectly fine to have a drink while someone else drives Other states take it seriously – no alcoholic drinks allowed in the car at all Yes, that means “tradie roadies” after work may be allowed… depending where you live Is it illegal for passengers to be in your car

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Tesla lays off more staff in software, service teams

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Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Tesla , Electric Continue reading Tesla lays off more staff in software, service teams Tesla lays off more staff in software, service teams originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 6 May 2024 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Slow-Selling Nevera Is A Sales Flop Because Rich People Want ICE Supercars, Mate Rimac Says

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Mate Rimac says wealthy buyers want anolog, combustion-powered supercars and hypercars, not EVs Croatian firm has only sold 50 of the 150 Neveras it planned to build Rimac says Bugatti will continue as ICE brand Vinyl records, fully mechanical wristwatches and now ICE-powered hypercars : three examples of how supposedly obsolete tech has fought back against the newer, more technically advanced, but less soulful mediums that were supposed to replace them.

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Mini Cooper SE review

Autocar

Mini's fourth-generation supermini icon reaches for sleeker looks, extra range and the latest digital technology The latest ‘new Mini’ represents an interesting change of tack for its maker - and in more ways than one. Firstly, there’s the nomenclative departure. This fourth-generation modern Mini hatchback is now the Mini Cooper in a formal make-and-model sense (there will be no more Mini Ones or Mini Electrics, etc).

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The latest on insolvent Australia EV charge firm Tritium

CarExpert

The receivers and managers of Brisbane-based electric vehicle (EV) charger manufacturer Tritium have said the insolvent firm has been “stabilised” as it seeks a buyer. McGrathNicol says the Tritium business has been “successfully stabilised and is continuing operations on a business-as-usual basis”. It says the company is engaging with its customers on the ongoing supply of chargers, parts, and after-sale services.

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2025 Toyota Camry Review: All-hybrid family sedan still a winner

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Filed under: Toyota , Buying Guide , New Car Reviews , Hybrid , Sedan Continue reading 2025 Toyota Camry Review: All-hybrid family sedan still a winner 2025 Toyota Camry Review: All-hybrid family sedan still a winner originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 8 May 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sales Of All Acura Models Plummet By Double Digits This Year, Except For One

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Acura’s U.S. sales are down 12.5% for the first four months of 2024 compared to 2023. The brand’s sedans, particularly the TLX (-40.2%) and Integra (-20.6%), have seen significant declines. The RDX SUV is the only Acura model experiencing a sales increase (43.3%) so far this year. Acura’s U.S. sales figures for the first four months of 2024 are in, and they paint a bleak picture.

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Volkswagen Polo could survive with petrol power until 2030

Autocar

Current Volkswagen Polo has been on sale since 2018 and was last updated in 2021 Relaxed emissions rules saved supermini's life, says CEO, but safety rules bump up cost "tremendously" The Volkswagen Polo could be on sale for another five years, having been given a stay of execution by the relaxation of upcoming EU emissions legislation. Initial proposals for the Euro 7 emissions regulations, which were due to be introduced this year, were set to kill off Volkswagen's supermini , because the cost

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BYD’s ambitious goal to overtake Tesla’s sales in Australia

CarExpert

China’s BYD wants its sales Down Under to have increased four-fold by the end of next year, which would see it eclipse Tesla’s current volumes and become one of the top 10 car brands in Australia. David Smitherman, CEO for BYD’s local distributor EVDirect, told CarExpert of the company’s ambitious sales and volume aspirations in the Australian market.

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Rivian receives $827 million in incentives to expand Illinois facility, shares jump

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Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Government/Legal , Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Truck , SUV , Electric , Rivian Continue reading Rivian receives $827 million in incentives to expand Illinois facility, shares jump Rivian receives $827 million in incentives to expand Illinois facility, shares jump originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 5 May 2024 08:00:00 EDT.

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Can You Believe This Rivian R1T Repair Cost $21,000?

Carscoops

A Rivian R1T owner took his truck to a certified repair shop after a minor accident. The repair bill ended up costing $21,149.16. A breakdown of the work shows over 94 hours of labor. The Rivian R1T is a rugged truck with some wild capabilities. Equally wild though can be the repair bill that results from body damage. When a semi-trailer collided with an R1T, the owner sought repair at a certified shop.

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Bentley replaces W12 with 740bhp, 50-mile plug-in hybrid

Autocar

Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur will get the new powertrain this year V8-based PHEV set-up is the marque's most potent powertrain yet, with "four-figure torque" Bentley has confirmed that it will replace its outgoing W12 engine with a V8-based plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain that puts out more than 740bhp. The firm added that the set-up will produce, in metric units, “four-figure torque over a wider plateau”, suggesting it will at least match the 738lb ft of the tuned W12 in the limited-run

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Western Australia pours more money into EV rebates

CarExpert

Other states may have ended their electric vehicle (EV) subsidies, but Western Australia is investing more money into its scheme. The Cook Labor Government has announced it’s investing an additional $5.2 million in the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) rebate as part of the 2024-25 State Budget. The scheme sees buyers receive a $3500 rebate after purchasing an eligible EV and applying to the Department of Transport.

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Hertz hits Tesla rental customer with $277 'refueling' fee

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Filed under: Green , Chevrolet , Ford , GMC , Honda , Jeep , Nissan , RAM , Toyota , Car Buying , Fuel Efficiency , Truck , Diesel Vehicles , Hybrid Continue reading Hertz hits Tesla rental customer with $277 'refueling' fee Hertz hits Tesla rental customer with $277 'refueling' fee originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 9 May 2024 13:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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