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2025 Chevy Corvette keeps base price unchanged, adds ZR1

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The Chevrolet Corvette enters the 2025 model year with few changes, though for fans of extreme performance there's a new generation of the ZR1 on offer. It joins the existing Stingray, E-Ray, and Z06 models that all carry over mostly unchanged. Some of the pricing has changed, though. A Chevy spokesperson confirmed to Motor Authority that pricing.

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Italy July 2024: Fiat (-28.7%) sees its lowest ever share cut from 9.3% to 8.2%

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Fiat Panda sales crash -17.6% year-on-year in July. 124,806 new cars found an Italian buyer in July, a 4.7% year-on-year improvement. This way, the year-to-date tally is up 5.2% or over 50,000 units to 1,011,259. This is still -18.2% below the pre-pandemic January-July 2019 figure. Local association UNRAE predicts a Full Year 2024 tally at 1,620,000 sales, up 3.4% on 2023 but down -15% on 2019.

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AC Cobra GT Coupe revealed with supercharged 799bhp V8

Autocar

Initial Clubsport Edition cars get significantly more power British-built reinterpretation of classic racer is made from carbonfibre, targeting sub-1450kg weight Donington-based AC Cars has revealed a coupé version of the venerable Cobra, melding modern technology and production techniques with a historic silhouette. The car is said to draw on the AC 298 coupé that competed in the 1964 Le Mans 24 Hours, taking inspiration from its raked Kamm tail.

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Red Bull Sporting Director to become Audi F1 Team Principal

Motor Authority

The management structure of Audi's new Formula 1 team came closer into full view on Thursday with news that Red Bull Racing Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley will leave his current squad to join Audi as its new team principal. The sporting director is one of the most important members of an F1 team, as the role is responsible for all trackside.

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OEMs See Conditions Normalizing

AutoDealer Today

More have moved away from agency model plans but see themselves taking more active role in customer relationships, Kerrigan Advisors poll finds.

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Spain July 2024: MG inside Top 10, breaks all records

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The MG ZS ranks #2 in Spain in July. New car sales in Spain edge up 3.4% year-on-year in July to 83,979 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 5.6% to 619,224. We however remain -23.4% below the pre-pandemic figure of January-July 2019. This time and encouragingly, private sales pull the market up at +16.8% to 40,993 units and 48.8% share vs. 43.2% in July 2023.

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2024 Ford Mustang GT Performance Upgrade adds torque and speed for $995

Motor Authority

Ford is offering owners of the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT a little performance boost by way of an over-the-air update. Using the FordPass app and paying a one-time cost of $995, a Performance Upgrade can be installed that drops the 0-60 mph time a few fractions of a second to just 3.3 seconds, or quicker than what a Tesla Model Y Performance or.

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BMW CE 02 x Vagabund Concept Appeals To Your Inner Hipster

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BMW Motorrad has teamed up with Vagabund to create a unique CE 02. The city bike features a retro-inspired design and a removable Bluetooth speaker. The standard CE 02 starts at $7,599 and has a range of approximately 59 miles. Collabs are all the rage these days and BMW Motorrad is hopping on the trend train with the new CE 02 x Vagabund. It’s a stylish electric motorcycle that features a host of retro-inspired touches.

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North Macedonia June 2024: Renault Clio and Skoda Kamiq top soaring market

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The Skoda Kamiq ranks #2 in North Macedonia in June. Data by our Central European partner CE Auto shows a North Macedonian new car market soaring 56.8% year-on-year in June to 729 sales. The H1 2024 tally is up 37.7% to 3,758. This month the Renault Clio (+100%) signs its first monthly win in a year, advancing to a dominating 5.8% share. The Skoda Kamiq (+166.7%) and Citroen C3 (+146.7%) do even better to complete the podium.

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Le Mans 1969, take two: Ford mulls hybrid hypercar to rival Ferrari

Autocar

Ford's campaign to dominate global motorsport could bring a GT40 successor for endurance racing Ford is considering fielding a hybrid hypercar in the top class of world endurance racing, which could see it go toe to toe with Ferrari for all-out victory at Le Mans for the first time since 1969. Since the original GT40 bowed out, Ford has not been represented in the upper echelons of sports car racing (except for the ill-fated C100 of the early 1980s), but now as the firm dramatically enhances its

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Porsche design boss: The 911 should be smaller

Motor Authority

At 179 inches, the current 992-generation Porsche 911 measures almost 10 inches longer than the original icon launched in the 1960s. It's something that has not gone unnoticed by Porsche design chief Michael Mauer, who in an interview with Drive published on Tuesday said he would love to create smaller sports cars, and that the 911 should be as.

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Car seat manufacturer Recaro files for bankruptcy

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Filed under: Aftermarket , Government/Legal , Parts and Accessories Continue reading Car seat manufacturer Recaro files for bankruptcy Car seat manufacturer Recaro files for bankruptcy originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Media post: 4 Things to Look for When Buying an E-bike

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E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular as a convenient, eco-friendly mode of transportation. Whether you’re commuting to work, running errands, or enjoying recreational rides, an e-bike can offer numerous benefits. However, with so many options on the market, choosing the right e-bike can be overwhelming. Knowing what to look for when buying an e-bike can help you make an informed decision and ensure you get the best bike for your needs.

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Radical electric Audi A6 brings 466-mile range and hot 543bhp S6

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A6 Performance puts out 362bhp while S6 gets 543bhp Striking estate and saloon gets Q6 e-tron tech, 800V architecture plus saloon and estate bodies The Audi A6 has gone electric for its sixth generation, taking the fight to the BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE with up to 543bhp and more than 466 miles of range. Unlike its primary rivals, which run adjacent to the combustion-engined E-Class and 5 Series , Audi has opted to transition one of its most important models to solely electric power.

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Review: 2025 Ram 1500 tows like a champion

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The Ram 1500 has the most power of any light-duty pickup truck, except Raptor R Hooking up a 5,000-pound trailer to the Ram 1500 doesn’t phase the truck The Ram instantly integrates its active safety tech with a trailer The Ram 1500 may not have the highest towing rating, but it offers one of the best towing experiences among gas-powered.

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Automakers Sold Your Data for Pennies

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US Senators are asking the FTC to investigate how automakers disclose and sell driver data.

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Serbia June 2024: Skoda Octavia back above Toyota Yaris Cross

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The Skoda Octavia is the most popular model in Serbia in June. Data by our Central European partner CE Auto shows Serbian new car sales edging up 2% year-on-year in June to 3,287, meaning the year-to-date total is now up 20.5% to 18,150. The Skoda Octavia (+2.3%) reclaims the top spot it holds year-to-date but has to settle with 5.4% of the market vs. 5.7% so far this year, Leader last month, the Toyota Yaris Cross falls to 2nd place with strong 5% share and ranks #4 year-to-date with 3.8% of th

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BMW M5 Touring: 717bhp super-estate to be unveiled on 15 August

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M5 Touring is expected to offer around 80 litres more boot space than the saloon Load-hauling version of the hot exec will be the first in 14 years and only the third ever The BMW M5 Touring will be revealed on 15 August, the brand has confirmed. The new super-estate will be unveiled as part of the company’s involvement in Monterey Car Week in California and will make its debut at the Lodge at Pebble Beach.

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2025 Toyota GR Corolla gains automatic, extra torque

Motor Authority

Like a fine wine, the Toyota GR Corolla just gets better with age. Toyota on Thursday announced updates for the GR Corolla for the 2025 model year, the compact hot hatch's third year on the market, and the big news is the availability of an automatic transmission as an alternative to the current 6-speed manual. The automatic isn't an old slushbox.

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Ferrari CEO Impersonator Uncovered By Colleague In Deepfake Call

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A Ferrari executive was the target of a deepfake scam earlier this month. Using AI software, the fraudster impersonated the Ferrari CEO in a phone call, asking for help with a transaction. Fortunately, the executive didn’t bite, and the scammers ended the call abruptly. The quick rise of artificial intelligence gives new tools to scammers to fool their victims – even when they’re in high-profile positions.

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Colombia June 2024: Kia signs first ever win

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Kia is the most popular brand in Colombia in June. 14,571 new vehicles found a buyer in Colombia in June, a timid +0.9% year-on-year improvement. This is a very weak result given June 2023 was off -38.1% on the year prior. The H1 2024 volume stands at 85,281 sales, down -6.1% over the same period in 2023. Kia (+53.6%) signs its first ever monthly win in Colombia with a record 13.3% share, eclipsing its previous best of #2 and 13.1% share established just last month.

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Electric Ford 'Fiesta': game-changing affordable EV due 2026

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"The key for us is to be affordable, differentiated and profitable," said Ford Model E COO Martin Gjaja New platform developed by ex-Tesla engineer puts mainstream models back on the table A new range of smaller and more affordable electric Ford s will be spawned from an upcoming ‘skunkworks’ architecture on which the firm aims to produce the world’s most efficient electric cars.

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2025 Ford Maverick Lobo revives the factory street truck

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The first Ford Lobo model arrives in the form of the updated 2025 Maverick The 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo is a street truck with lowered suspension aimed at on-road performance Ford hasn't said how much the 2025 Maverick Lobo will cost when it arrives in 2025 The truck tuning scene today is dominated by rugged machines designed for climbing boulders.

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Mercedes EV Burst Into Flames In Underground Parking, 21 People Injured Due To Smoke

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A Mercedes EQE caused a big fire in an apartment complex in South Korea on Thursday. The fully electric sedan erupted into flames while being parked and not charging. 20 residents and 1 firefighter were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan exploded in the parking lot of a South Korean apartment complex, causing a big fire.

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Slovakia June 2024: Citroen C3, VW T-Cross euphoric in market up 4.5%

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Citroen C3 sales are up 560% in June. New car sales in Slovakia edge up 4.5% year-on-year in June to 8,746 units, leading to a H1 2024 tally up 3.7% to 47,142. Market leader Skoda (-16.8%) struggles to a meagre 16.8% share vs. 20.3% so far this year, but Volkswagen (+43.6%) surges ahead to 9.6% share at #2. Kia (-5.9%), Hyundai (-32.2%) and Toyota (-28.5%) disappoint below.

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Audi A2 meets Honda Insight: The future we never got

Autocar

"Both of these machines now feel like the perfect fit for today’s motoring landscape", says Disdale These were once pioneers of lightweight, fuel-efficient tech, but the world wasn't ready. Has it caught up? You might remember Tomorrow’s World, the prime-time BBC science and technology TV programme that offered viewers a weekly peek into the future.

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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 spied with updates

Motor Authority

Hyundai has been spotted testing a prototype for an updated Ioniq 6 electric sedan for the first time. The prototype is heavily camouflaged but appears to wear a new front-end design. The biggest clue are the headlights which feature a new shape and sit lower than on the current model. It also appears the rear fascia has been revised, with the new.

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Toyota Denies Warranty For GR Corolla Fire, Claims Tires Rated Below 85 MPH

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GR Corolla engine catches fire while driving on highway. Toyota denies responsibility, blames speed and tire conditions. Owner seeks answers, support, and potential compensation. Toyota has denied responsibility and warranty coverage after a GR Corolla’s engine erupted in flames last month, suggesting that high-speed driving and possibly even the tires are at fault for the fiery incident.

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Moldova June 2024: Geely places Coolray and Atlas in Top 10

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The Geely Coolray ranks #6 in Moldova in June. According to data by our Central European partner CE Auto , 802 new light vehicles found a buyer in Moldova in June, a sturdy 18.3% year-on-year improvement. This way, the H1 2024 volume is up 14.4% to 4,394 units. The Toyota RAV4 (-10.3%) reclaims the top spot with 6.5% share, distancing the Skoda Kodiaq (-31.7%) and Kia Sportage (-7.1%) all in difficulty.

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Mercedes-AMG SL 63 E Performance review

Autocar

Seventh-gen roadster adopts latest hybrid tech for next-level performance boost Mercedes' decision to twin the seventh-generation SL with its second-generation GT has opened the door to a whole new level of performance for the luxury roadster. And charging through that gap is the 805bhp plug-in hybrid Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance.The SL is of course already available with a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with 416bhp called the Mercedes-AMG SL 43, as well as the twin-turbocharg

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Pagani Utopia Roadster arrives as 852-hp drop-top with manual transmission

Motor Authority

Pagani on Tuesday took the wraps off the open-top version of its Utopia supercar. The new Utopia Roadster comes less than a year after the Utopia coupe, and Pagani has said it plans to build 130 of them, with prices starting at 3.1 million euros (approximately $3.4 million). The Utopia is Pagani's third supercar line after the Zonda and Huayra.

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Mitsubishi, Nissan, And Honda Officially Join Forces

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Mitsubishi joins the Honda-Nissan alliance to collaborate on electric vehicles and software. The alliance aims to compete with Chinese automakers and achieve carbon neutrality faster. Honda and Nissan will co-develop platforms for next-generation software-defined vehicles. Mitsubishi confirmed the rumors about joining the newly formed Honda-Nissan alliance, with the three companies signing a memorandum of understanding earlier today.

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Norway June 2024: MG smashes all records

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MG holds 12.5% of the Norwegian market in June. New car sales in Norway climb 12.5% year-on-year in June to 17,516 units, yet the H1 2024 volume is in negative at -7.9% to 61,262. BEVs advance 9.5% to 14,013 and 80% share vs. 82.2% a year ago, and are off -5.9% year-to-date to 52,030 and 84.9% share vs. 83.1% over the same period in 2023. HEV sales surge 149.1% to 2,050 for the month and are up 17.7% to 4,853 YTD while PHEVs are off -31.2% to 931 in June and -55.1% YTD to 2,104.

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Nissan and Honda to co-develop EV platforms, batteries and motors

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Honda and Nissan aim to rival the industry's biggest players on EVs Japanese firms may also badge engineer each other’s cars to plug gaps in their respective line-ups Nissan and Honda have published fresh details of their new partnership on electric cars , revealing plans to co-develop a new platform, motors and batteries. The Japanese firms have entered into a joint research agreement for a next-generation architecture for a software-defined vehicle, aiming to integrate technologies including a

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2025 BMW M5 Touring debuts Aug. 15 in Monterey

Motor Authority

BMW is set to unveil the new M5 Touring next month during 2024 Monterey Car Week. The debut will take place on Aug. 15 in Pebble Beach, and BMW has already confirmed sales of the super wagon are planned for the U.S. The new M5 sedan made its debut in June and is due to start deliveries late this year. It arrives as a 2025 model and has been priced.

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You Better Sit Down For This, Recaro Has Filed For Bankruptcy

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Legendary sports seat manufacturer Recaro has filed for bankruptcy. The company was acquired by a private equity firm in 2020 and its collapse puts 215 jobs at risk. The separate aircraft seat and gaming chair divisions are unaffected by the collapse of the automotive business. Whether it’s a hot production model for the street or a full on racer , no fast car is complete without a great sports seat.

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