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Audi built the 16-cylinder super sedan it designed in the 1930s and never built

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The Auto Union designed a 16-cylinder sport sedan that never got built Audi, the automaker's successor, just built it The Auto Union Type 52 debuted at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed In the 1930s, Audi predecessor Auto Union designed a 16-cylinder sports sedan, but never built it. Ninety years later, it will finally make its public debut at.

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Pandemic-Era Prices Affect Trade-Ins

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New buyers, especially those with EV trade-ins, are feeling the brunt of depreciation as market normalizes.

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Mercedes EV Sales Are In Freefall, EQS Down More Than 50%

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Mercedes-Benz USA has reported their second quarter results and sales were down by 12%. The EQS and EQS SUV were the big losers as sales dropped 57% to 2,556 units. Despite lackluster EV sales, plug-in hybrids jumped 524%. Mercedes has walked back their electric vehicle ambitions and decided to invest more into internal combustion engines. Their reasoning is becoming crystal clear as EV sales have tanked.

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Porsche 911

Autocar

Powerful updated 992-gen 911 gets hybrid power with sensational performance but carries a few extra kilos Porsche has recently enjoyed people describing the GTS as the ‘sweet spot’ in the Porsche 911 range. It has had more oomph and more reward than the Carrera but not the focus nor the harshness of a Turbo or a GT3. Imagine, then, the reaction when Porsche first said it was going to hybridise it, and the online fury at the potential of a two tonne, pluggable 911.

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Bugatti W16 Mistral enters final testing

Motor Authority

Testing is wrapping up on the Bugatti W16 Mistral The Mistral marks the end of the W-16 engine Deliveries start later this year; each costs $5 million The Bugatti W16 Mistral roadster has entered final testing, bringing the end of the automaker's W-16 era closer. Following aerodynamic and dynamometer testing, prototypes are now racking up mileage.

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Australian road toll skyrockets as UN announces bold new goals

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The United Nations (UN) wants to halve the global road toll by 2030, tackling the “silent pandemic” with a celebrity-led awareness campaign. The campaign, under the motto #MakeASafetyStatement, will kick off in New York during 2025 before reaching more than 1000 cities in more than 80 countries. Celebrities such as Novak Djokovic, Michelle Yeoh, and Naomi Campbell will support the campaign through slogans such as “I drive slow” or “I don’t drive under the infl

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Video: Tesla Model 3 Performance brakes catch fire in Nurburgring track test

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Tesla’s quickest Model 3 electric car yet has underperformed in a high-speed test on the Nurburgring race circuit, overheating its brakes in two and a half minutes – and losing half its power. The latest Tesla Model 3 Performance has been labelled “dangerous” after a track test on Germany’s Nurburgring race circuit saw it set its brakes alight – and overheated its battery.

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Death of gas-powered Porsches begins 2025 and ramps in 2026

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Production of the gas-powered Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman ends in 2025, Macan in 2026 The electric Porsche Macan costs $80,450 and is on sale now An electric 718 Boxster and Cayman replacement debuts this year with production starting in 2025 Two years, That's how long the stay of execution will be before some of the most popular gas-powered.

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2024 Subaru WRX Project Midnight aims to set records

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Filed under: Motorsports , Subaru , Racing Vehicles , Performance , Sedan Continue reading 2024 Subaru WRX Project Midnight aims to set records 2024 Subaru WRX Project Midnight aims to set records originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 9 Jul 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ICE-Loving Luxury Buyers Are Forcing Mercedes To Spend More On Gas Engines

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Mercedes’ wealthy buyers’ love for combustion engines is forcing the automaker to spend more on ICE development. Rich customers in China think gas-powered cars are more prestigious than EV equivalents. The automaker sold 50 times as many S-Class sedans as EQS models in the Far East, Handelsblatt reports. Mercedes is rowing back on its commitment to go EV-only by 2030, instead funneling millions of euros into the development of new combustion engines and ICE cars.

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Reborn Ford Capri to be unveiled on Wednesday 10 July

Autocar

Teaser images released as part of a guerrilla marketing campaign show similar headlight design to original Capri Famed name is reprised for new electric SUV-coupé twinned with the Explorer Ford has confirmed the new Capri will be unveiled on Wednesday 10 July in a new post on social media. It posted a short video showing former footballer Eric Cantona attempting to plug an electric car charger into the fuel filler cap of a late Capri 2.8 Injection.

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Review: The 2025 Porsche 911 GTS arrives as the anti-hybrid

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The 2025 Porsche 911 GTS brings a hybrid into the sports car lineup Porsche 911 GTS hybrids have 532 hp and 449 lb-ft of torque and do 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds The 2025 Porsche 911 costs $122,095 while the hybrid GTS costs $166,895 A Porsche 911 hybrid seems like the answer to a question nobody asked. Hybrids were introduced to save fuel, reduce.

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Electrify America to begin limiting charging to 85% to reduce wait times

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Filed under: Green , Green Culture , Electric Continue reading Electrify America to begin limiting charging to 85% to reduce wait times Electrify America to begin limiting charging to 85% to reduce wait times originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 8 Jul 2024 16:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Australia’s reborn car industry expands with new factory

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The days of new car production in Australia may be gone, but that hasn’t stopped some of our local engineering industry’s biggest players from further expanding their operations. Walkinshaw Automotive Group – the parent of the now-defunct Holden Special Vehicles – has been successfully converting American pickups from left- to right-hand drive in Melbourne since 2016, starting with Ram and later expanding to Chevrolet and Toyota.

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Shock MG Cyberster four-seat coupe tipped for sale in 2025

Autocar

MG could be first to market with an electric sports coupé Striking electric 2+2 could hit showrooms in time for the 60th anniversary of its MG B GT forebear MG has channelled the spirit of the MG B GT to create a four-seat coupé version of the Cyberster - which could be in showrooms as soon as next year. Dubbed the Cyber GTS, it's making its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed , as part of MG 's starring role as the 'celebrated marque' of this year's event.

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Polestar Concept BST previews potentially more track-ready Polestar 6

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The Polestar Concept BST previews a potentially hotter Polestar 6 The Polestar 6 is an electric convertible set to arrive in 2026 Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath has confirmed more BST editions The Polestar 6 is still two years away from production and the start-up automaker's already showing variants in concept form. On Thursday, the Polestar.

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Tesla's self-driving bias: Musk and influencers get priority in autonomous driving AI development

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Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Recalls , Electric , Luxury , Sedan , Lucid Continue reading Tesla's self-driving bias: Musk and influencers get priority in autonomous driving AI development Tesla's self-driving bias: Musk and influencers get priority in autonomous driving AI development originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 9 Jul 2024 09:09:00 EDT.

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Audi Wants To Kill The Q8 E-Tron, May Shut Brussels Plant

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Audi has revealed it wants to end production of the Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron early. The move to cease production follows a drop in demand and sales cannibalization from new models. Audi is aiming to restructure the Brussels plant as part of the shakeup, but it may eventually shutter. The Audi e-tron, now Q8 e-tron , helped usher in the automaker’s electric era, but it appears the crossover is living on borrowed time as the company has confirmed they’re “considering the

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Porsche 911 S/T

Autocar

This road-focused 911 special edition has the potential to be very special indeed When it comes to its golden child, Porsche doesn’t roll out new suffixes on a whim. Which makes the subject of this review extra special. Because never before has there been a Porsche 911 S/T. The most commonly seen – the straightforward ‘S’ – first appeared on the engine deck of a 911 back in 1967.

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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee spy shots

Motor Authority

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be refreshed The Hurricane turbo-6 may replace the V-8 engine Jeep's next-gen hands-free driver assist system dubbed STLA AutoDrive may be an option The Jeep Grand Cherokee is preparing to go under the knife for a mild revamp. An updated version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been spotted testing on public roads.

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Toyota GR86 gets upgrades, Hakone Edition for 2025

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Filed under: Toyota , Coupe , Performance Continue reading Toyota GR86 gets upgrades, Hakone Edition for 2025 Toyota GR86 gets upgrades, Hakone Edition for 2025 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jaguar To Kill Five Low-Profit Models This Year, Only F-Pace Temporarily Survives

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Jaguar is canning five models this year, leaving only the F-Pace SUV to carry the entire brand. JLR’s CEO described the XE, XF sedan and wagon, F-Type and I-Pace EV as delivering “close to zero profitability,” Auto News reports. Jaguar is preparing to introduce a new lineup of all-electric cars starting next year. Jaguar showrooms will offer about as much choice as a prison canteen later this year when the Brit carmaker massacres every car in its lineup bar one.

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Red Bull RB17 revealed with atmo V10 and F1 tech

Autocar

Development of the RB17, which has a top speed in excess of 217mph, will now ramp up The V10-powered 217mph two-seat RB17 is the final Red Bull project from engineer Adrian Newey The Red Bull RB17 is a dramatic track-only hypercar that can lap quicker than a Formula 1 car, according to its creator, Adrian Newey. The 1184bhp, V10-powered RB17 is the design legend’s swansong at Red Bull ahead of his departure from the group and has been revealed at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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Project Midnight 2024 Subaru WRX race car aims to tame the tarmac

Motor Authority

Scott Speed to drive Project Midnight at the Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb This carbon-fiber-bodied 2024 Subaru WRX weighs just 2,469 pounds Project Midnight to make undisclosed speed record attempts Ahead of a run up Lord March's driveway later this week at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Subaru on Tuesday revealed "Project Midnight,".

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‘Boring’ self-driving cars create distracted drivers unsafe to take back control 

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New study by University of Nottingham sees drivers more interested in their phones than the road when behind the wheel of a car with autonomous systems

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2027 Mitsubishi Pajero: What We Know About The Luxed-Up Off-Roader

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Mitsubishi is considering reviving the Pajero in 2027 as a high-end, plug-in hybrid SUV based on the Outlander. Our design study merges rugged off-road styling with a luxurious interior equipped with advanced technology. The Pajero could use an upgraded version of the Outlander’s PHEV powertrain with more power and off-road capability. Earlier this year, we reported that Mitsubishi’s Pajero could make a comeback in 2027, with intel from Japan indicating it might feature a luxurious t

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Evoluto 355 is reborn analogue Ferrari with Ian Callum know-how

Autocar

The F355's pop-up headlights have been replaced with new LED units British start-up's engine tweaks will boost 3.5-litre V8’s total output to 420bhp while making it more reliable A restomod based on the Ferrari F355 , claimed to be the “antidote” to modern supercars, has been revealed as the first car from British start-up Evoluto Automobili. Key to the Evoluto 355’s appeal is its new bodywork penned by Ian Callum, which is intended to provide a more modern look without spoiling the clean lines

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Ford Capri is the latest sports car to turn crossover

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Filed under: Green , Ford , Crossover , SUV , Electric Continue reading Ford Capri is the latest sports car to turn crossover Ford Capri is the latest sports car to turn crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Scientists protest Toyota’s hydrogen car for being too dirty

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The Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle (FCEV) has been criticised by scientists for not being clean enough to be called a true zero-emissions vehicle. An open letter to Games organisers by the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight (CSRF) has called for the Toyota Mirai to be removed as the official car of the XXXIII Olympiad. “We are writing to express our concern that Toyota’s promotion of a hydrogen car is scientifically misaligned with net-zero and will damage the reputation of the 2024 Ga

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2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ Combines Active Aero With 603 HP

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Mercedes-AMG has introduced the GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ as a new track-capable sports car. It features a host of aerodynamic and cooling tweaks including a fixed rear wing. Power is provided by an upgraded twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 603 hp. The Mercedes-AMG GT lineup is growing as the company has used the Goodwood Festival of Speed to introduce the new GT 63 Pro 4Matic+.

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Next-generation Citroën C4 to be inspired by radical Oli concept

Autocar

The C4 will likely be underpinned by Stellantis’ value-focused Smart Car platform New hatchback prioritising affordability and sustainability will arrive around 2027, likely using Smart Car platform The Citroën C4 is tipped to be radically reinvented, taking heavy influence from the genre-bending Oli concept and prioritising affordability and utility.

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Exomod's cool Deja Blu Dodge Challenger takes 1,500 hours to build

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Filed under: Design/Style , Dodge , Special and Limited Editions , Performance Continue reading Exomod's cool Deja Blu Dodge Challenger takes 1,500 hours to build Exomod's cool Deja Blu Dodge Challenger takes 1,500 hours to build originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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eBay accidentally demonstrates risk of buying car parts online

CarExpert

Online marketplace eBay’s attempt at drawing more attention to the millions of car parts it sells has backfired in a very public way. For this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, eBay restored a first-generation Ford Transit van with period-correct mechanical parts from its marketplace, including driveline, brakes and suspension components. With all eyes on the Transit as it completed its low-speed processional run up the Goodwood hillclimb, it approached the final turns before slowing down, even

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Tesla Cybertruck Touted As Best-Selling Model Over $100,000 In June

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The arrival of the Cybertruck has lifted the average transaction price of new Teslas by over 5%. Kelley Blue Book believes approximately 3,200 Cybertrucks were sold in June. Tesla hasn’t released official sales figures for the electric pickup this year. It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that the Tesla Cybertruck generated mania among EV enthusiasts.

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Used Porsche 911 (997) 2004-2013 review

Autocar

The most tech-rich, driver-focused 911s of the period are now within most buyers' reach - should you take the plunge? The sixth-generation (or 997) Porsche 911 is every bit as outrageously competent and delicate to drive as you would imagine. Even the basic versions are just fabulous sports cars.And let’s not mess about: the basic version is the one to go for.

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Kimera K39 hill climb car aims for Pikes Peak in 2025

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Filed under: Motorsports , Coupe , Racing Vehicles , Special and Limited Editions , Performance , Supercars Continue reading Kimera K39 hill climb car aims for Pikes Peak in 2025 Kimera K39 hill climb car aims for Pikes Peak in 2025 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 7 Jul 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mitsubishi joins chorus calling to cut red tape around Australian vehicle imports

CarExpert

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited says it supports new Australian Government emissions standards, but is arguing for significant regulatory changes so it can bring efficient vehicles to market sooner. The company says the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Act 2024 presents an opportunity for the Australian Government to reform its Type Approval and Australian Design Rule (ADR) processes “to assist delivery of vehicles that support the legislation” It argues it can take anywhere from

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