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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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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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Auto Lending Fraud Up

AutoDealer Today

Borrowers seeking to buy vehicles despite affordability issues were the top culprits last year as newer methods increase.

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Turkiye April 2024: Record streak snapped with sales off -22.3%, Togg T10X up to #2

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Togg T10X is the 2nd best-selling car in Turkiye in April. After 15 consecutive months of record performances, the Turkish new car market falls hard in April at -22.3% to 75,919. The year-to-date volume remains in positive at +11.3% to a record 371,438 sales. Brand leaders Fiat (-43.7%) and Renault (-44.9%) both implode and see their market share thin down to 12.4% and 9% respectively.

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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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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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Six Powerful Questions

AutoDealer Today

Take the time to answer these and lay the groundwork for a more successful year.

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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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Chevy Malibu production to officially end in November

Auto Blog

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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Rimac unlikely to make another electric hypercar

Autocar

The Nevera was revealed in 2021 as an 1888bhp evolution of the C_Two concept Evolving market and slow Nevera sales push Croatian EV firm to realise the importance of analogue appeal Rimac hasn't sold all 150 examples of its Nevera electric hypercar, and any replacement is unlikely to be an EV. The Nevera was revealed in 2021 as an 1888bhp evolution of the C_Two concept, with deliveries beginning later that year and a build run of 150 units planned.

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Russia April 2024: Lada Vesta gets closer to the Granta

Best Selling Cars Blog

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

Carscoops

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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New Volvo EX60 tipped to introduce radical production process

Autocar

EX60 would slot into Volvo's line-up alongside the petrol XC60, its best-seller Mega-casting is set to cut production complexity and emissions, while also saving weight Volvo will introduce mega-casting into the production of its next-generation electric cars , due in 2026 – a move it says will greatly improve efficiency and create more freedom for future vehicle design and manufacturing.

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Romania April 2024: Dacia Logan claws back on top in surging market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Dacia Logan is #1 at home for just 13 sales. After freefalling -23.5% in March , the Romanian new car market rallies back up 34.6% year-on-year this month to 13,276. This means the year-to-date volume is now only a tiny fraction in negative at -0.7% to 46,505. Dacia (+33.7%) almost matches its home market to climbs back up to 29.4% share, while the Top 4 brands are identical to March and YTD.

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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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Mercedes Admits Defeat, Reportedly Drops Four-Cylinder for V-8 in CLE63

Motor 1

The report cites slow sales for the four-cylinder hybrid AMG C63 in Europe as the reason for the switch.

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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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Germany April 2024: VW Golf (+166%), Opel Astra (+193.7%) highlight market up 19.8%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The VW Golf hits its highest market share at home in almost four years. The German new car sales market is up a very robust 19.8% year-on-year in April to 243,102 units. However we remain -21.8% below the pre-pandemic volumes of April 2019 (310,715). The year-to-date tally is up 7.8% to 937,887. Volkswagen (+37.4%) manages a fantastic month and lands at 20.9% share vs. 19.3% so far this year.

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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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Citroën Sells a Freak Dual-Headed Van and It Actually Makes Sense

Motor 1

It might be perfect for a tug of war, but the Citroën Relay Back to Back serves a different purpose.

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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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Poland April 2024: Toyota (+39.6%), Mercedes (+67.5%), Volvo (+81.9%) highlight robust market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Corolla remains the most popular vehicle in Poland. After slowing down in March (+1.2%), the Polish new car market returns to vigorous growth in April at +25% year-on-year to 43,224 sales. This way, the year-to-date tally is up 15.7% to 179,488. Toyota (+39.6%) vastly outraces the market to 18.5% share with over 8,000 sales with Skoda (+24.3%) also in great shape at #2 with 12.3% of sales vs. 11.2% so far this year.

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Ferrari developing new tires for its old supercars

Motor Authority

Iconic Ferrari supercars like the F40 and Enzo will be able deliver better performance on the racetrack than when they first left the factory thanks to modern, model-specific tires being developed by Ferrari in partnership with Pirelli. According to the automaker, modern materials and tread designs have led to tires that deliver superior grip and.

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

Carscoops

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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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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USA April 2024: Toyota (+15.2%), Lincoln (+24.2%) impress in negative market

Best Selling Cars Blog

Lincoln Corsair sales are up 162.6% in April. New light vehicle sales in the U.S. slip -2.4% year-on-year in April to an estimated 1,327,976 units. The year-to-date tally is up 3.1% to 5,104,051. Passenger cars are down -10.7% to 264,482 units and 19.9% share while Light Trucks edge down just -0.1% to 1,063,494 and 80.1% share. Year-to-date, Passenger Cars drop -2.2% to 1,018,760 and 20% share whereas Light Trucks climb 4.4% to 4,085,291 and 80% share.

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Review: 2024 Lexus GX 550 towing virtues and hassles

Motor Authority

The excitement surrounding the 2024 Lexus GX 550 seems warranted. It’s the first time in 14 years the nameplate is new. One way the new GX improves over the outgoing model is in towing capacity, which improves from 6,500 to 9,063 pounds. I hooked up 5,000 pounds of fiberglass walleye boat to see how well the GX tows. During a week of towing.

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VinFast’s Pint-Sized VF 3 Has 43 HP And 130 Miles Of Range

Carscoops

VinFast has begun accepting deposits for the VF 3 in Vietnam. As part of the launch preparations, the company revealed the model has 43 hp and 130 miles of range. VinFast has revealed new details about the adorable VF 3, ahead of its launch in Vietnam. Pricing starts at 240 million VND ($9,428) without the battery and 322 million VND ($12,650) with it.

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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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Brazil April 2024: VW Polo (+105.1%), Saveiro (+70.5%), Fiat Argo (+57.1%) highlight market surging 37.2%

Best Selling Cars Blog

VW Saveiro sales are up 70.5% year-on-year in April. The Brazilian new light vehicle market surges by a splendid 37.2% year-on-year in April to 208,078 units. This brings the year-to-date tally up 17.5% to 691,3700. Although a great performance, we remain over 100,000 units or -13.7% below the 801,330 sales achieved over the first 4 months of pre-pandemic 2019.

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Review: 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV rules as king of off-road hill

Motor Authority

If not for its width and weight, the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV would be the most off-road-capable passenger vehicle direct from the factory on sale today. It climbs more assuredly than a stock Wrangler Rubicon or Bronco Raptor, it negotiates obstacles more easily and more safely than a Rivian R1S, and don’t even come at me with a Cyberfridge.

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Citroen’s Bizarro Two-Headed Van Explained

Carscoops

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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Hyundai considering pay-to-use in-car features, such as heated seats

Autocar

Hyundai owners could soon find features such as heated seats behind a paywall Korean company will also go a step beyond others in using the tech to improve features in older models Hyundai is considering introducing pay-to-use features in its cars, such as the ability to activate heated seats, as part of a move to keep connected to its customers post-sale.

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Czechia April 2024: Skoda Kodiaq up to record #2, sales up 6.1%

Best Selling Cars Blog

Skoda Kodiaq sales are up 25.5% in April. Next generation pictured. 19,546 new cars found a Czech buyer in April, a 6.1% year-on-year improvement, The year-to-date tally is therefore up 3.2% to 77,151. Skoda (-7.4%) vastly underperforms in its home market, dropping to a still ultra-dominant 32.8% share. In contrast Toyota (+52.7%) posts a stellar gain to climbs up to 2nd place overall, dislodging Hyundai (+2.1%).

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Everrati finalizes specs for electric Mercedes SL-Class W113 Pagoda

Motor Authority

The U.K.'s Everrati continues to grow the number of classic cars it can convert to electric power. The company's most recent conversion is the W113-generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class from the 1960s, commonly known as the Pagoda for its distinctive roof shape. Everrati first revealed the electric SL-Class last fall, and on Wednesday the company.

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Leveraging New Tech for Better Key, Vehicle Management

AutoDealer Today

Kudelski IoT’s RecovR offers key management and vehicle theft protection to help dealerships and consumers recover lost keys and stolen and misplaced vehicles.