Carscoops

AUGUST 23, 2024

GMC believes it will overtake rivals to become the segment leader of the EV pickup truck space. The new Sierra EV is expected to outsell its Chevy Silverado EV counterpart and the Tesla Cybertruck. GMC plans to introduce more affordable models of the Sierra EV and Denali editions shortly. While other manufacturers appear to be reneging on their EV plans, GMC apparently wants to continue its charge, as the company aims to become the leader for all-electric truck sales in the US.

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Autocar

AUGUST 22, 2024

BMW sold 14,869 electric cars across Europe last month German brand sold 308 more EVs than its American rival in July as Model Y and Model 3 sales slipped BMW has for the first time overtaken Tesla in the European electric car market. The German brand delivered 14,869 new EVs in Europe last month, 308 more than its American rival. Tesla experienced a slump in Europe in July, with registrations of its Model Y SUV falling by 16% to 9544 and those of its Model 3 saloon falling by 17% to 4694.

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Auto Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Filed under: Green , Ford , SUV , Electric , Hybrid Continue reading Why Ford's three-row electric 'personal bullet train' SUV went off the rails Why Ford's three-row electric 'personal bullet train' SUV went off the rails originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CarExpert

AUGUST 20, 2024

New South Wales police have seized a Lamborghini supercar, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, and two Rolex watches from a Sydney man, alleging links to organised crime. An investigation into “the unexplained wealth of individuals with alleged links to organised crime networks” was launched by NSW State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad detectives and the NSW Crime Commission in May.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 22, 2024

Strict new parking regulations for EVs are due to come into effect by the end of September. The rules come just weeks after a Mercedes-Benz EQE caught fire in the parking area of an apartment complex. EV experts say there’s no evidence EVs with fully charged batteries pose a greater fire risk. Authorities in Seoul are so concerned with the risk of EVs catching fire that they are preparing new rules that will prevent those with a battery charged over 90% from entering underground parking ga

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AUGUST 20, 2024

Early images of the revised Model Y have informed our artist's renders World's best-selling car will be rejuvenated to fend off cheaper and leggier rivals The Tesla Model Y, the world’s best-selling car, will be substantially updated in 2025 with a new look, an interior overhaul and substantially improved performance figures. The SUV’s immense success makes it Tesla’s most important asset and the American EV maker will look to leverage it in an attempt to move out of a prolonged sales dip, durin

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Auto Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

Filed under: Aftermarket , Dodge Continue reading Dodge Hurricrate engines are finally here: Cat 3 has 550 hp and 531 lb-ft Dodge Hurricrate engines are finally here: Cat 3 has 550 hp and 531 lb-ft originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 22, 2024

Zayn Sofuoglu, a 5-year-old, set a new speed record in a Lamborghini Revuelto. The toddler went viral last year for doing donuts in a Ferrari SF90 Stradale. Zayn’s dad, Kenan Sofuoglu, is a former world champion motorcycle racer with five titles. Max Verstappen made motorsport history in 2015 when he became the youngest driver to ever compete in Formula 1 at just 17 years old.

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AUGUST 20, 2024

CEO Bob Laishley tells Autocar the electric sports coupé is “progressing”, with prototypes expected soon Caterham has created a separate company, funded by investors, to finance its Project V electric coupé, CEO Bob Laishley has revealed. Speaking on Autocar’s latest My Week In Cars podcast, released today, Laishley said the EV, due to be unveiled in 2026, falls under a separate firm called Caterham Evo, because “the meagre profits we make from selling Sevens” won’t fund its development.

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Auto Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Electric Continue reading Xiaomi says it lost $9,200 for each $30,000 Speed Ultra 7 it delivered Xiaomi says it lost $9,200 for each $30,000 Speed Ultra 7 it delivered originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CarExpert

AUGUST 21, 2024

US car giant Ford has announced myriad changes to its electric vehicle (EV) plans overnight, including the delay or cancellation of new models in favour of more hybrids. However, it also provided the launch date of what could be an electric Ranger – even if it’s not yet calling it just that. A dedicated ‘skunkworks’ team in California is currently developing a new EV platform which aims to be cheaper to produce – and more affordable for buyers – than its current electric models.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 21, 2024

Tesla has issued a new recall affecting 9,136 Model X vehicles from the 2016 model year. The issue lies in a potential lack of primer that could lead to roof trim separation The 2016 Model X has been recalled in the past for similar issues with glass panels. Tesla has been hit with another recall, this time targeting certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The culprit?

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Autocar

AUGUST 22, 2024

This is Pininfarina’s striking Ethos concept, a space-age Mazda MX-5 rival We explore how two-stroke fever swept the West and threatened to revolutionise engine technology With an all-electric automotive future now looking rather less of a shoo-in than it once did, some car makers are contemplating the next iteration of the internal combustion engine by developing versions powered by hydrogen or synthetic e-fuels.

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Auto Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Car Buying , Minivan/Van , Electric Continue reading VW ID. Buzz finally priced, starts at $61,545 VW ID. Buzz finally priced, starts at $61,545 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CarExpert

AUGUST 21, 2024

Rideshare pioneer Uber is reportedly closing its Australian car sharing service, just two and a half years after acquiring the business for $105 million. The Australian Financial Review (AFR) reports Uber Carshare will close by the end of this week, according to employees of the company. Uber Carshare was born in December 2022 after the US ridesharing pioneer purchased Australian start-up Car Next Door in January of the same year for $105 million, initially only focusing on operations Down Under

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Carscoops

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Ford Everest has received the Tremor treatment, just like the Ranger pickup. Upgrades include a set of rugged all-terrain tires and a Tremor-specific suspension Exclusively available in Australia, the SUV is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel engine. While Americans are stuck with just the Ranger pickup, our Aussie friends have been enjoying the SUV sibling, the Everest.

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Autocar

AUGUST 20, 2024

Ford Sierra RS500 will be reimagined to showcase innovative engineering tech Group of British companies – including Cosworth itself – partner to reimagine legendary 1980s super-saloon The legendary Ford Sierra RS500 is being reborn as a carbonfibre-bodied technological tour de force, with input from Cosworth and a target weight of less than a tonne.

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Auto Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Ford , Truck , Crossover , SUV , Commercial Vehicles , Electric , Hybrid Continue reading Ford cancels electric three-row SUV, pivots to hybrid Ford cancels electric three-row SUV, pivots to hybrid originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CarExpert

AUGUST 19, 2024

Chinese car giant BYD is gearing up to launch what could be one of its most popular electric vehicles (EV) from its off-road focused sub brand. Source: Autohome and Car News China Images published by Autohome – and Car News China – show the Fang Cheng Bao 3 without camouflage for the first time, previewing what we can expect from the Toyota RAV4 -sized EV.

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AUGUST 20, 2024

Another 917K used in the filming of Le Mans sold for over $14 million seven years ago. Chassis 917-022 retains its original flat-12 engine. Comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld once owned this most prized of Porsche race cars. The hero car from Steve McQueen’s 1971 film Le Mans , a rare 1970 Porsche 917K, will be auctioned off by Mecum in January and seems likely to sell for well over $10 million.

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Autocar

AUGUST 19, 2024

The fouth-generation Fiat Panda had been on sale since 2012 Small hatchback was one of the nation’s cheapest cars, at £14,750; will be replaced by Grande Panda The fourth-generation Fiat Panda has been pulled from sale in the UK after 12 years, Autocar can reveal. It ends a 21-year run for the Italian city car , which was one of a handful of models available for less than £15,000.

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Auto Express

AUGUST 22, 2024

Transport secretary pledges councils will be fully supported if they choose to launch Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

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CarExpert

AUGUST 22, 2024

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi will send its electric SU7 Ultra hyper-sedan into production early next year, CEO Lei Jin has confirmed. First revealed last month , launch timing has now been set for the Porsche Taycan GT rival, set to arrive in Chinese showrooms throughout the first quarter of 2025, reports CnEVPost. The SU7 Ultra is powered by three electric motors produce a combined 1138kW, sent to all four wheels.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 20, 2024

Stellantis’s operating income plummeted by 40% during the first half of 2024. Shareholders claim Stellantis execs overstated assessments before releasing financial results. CEO Carlos Tavares has warned that unprofitable group brands may face elimination. Shareholders have taken Stellantis to court in the Southern District of New York, accusing the automaker of pulling a fast one by hiding surging inventories and other flaws.

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Autocar

AUGUST 22, 2024

New transport minister Louise Haigh says schemes won't need central government sign-off The introduction of new road safety schemes, such as 20mph zones and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs), will be made by individual local councils, not imposed by central government, new transport secretary Louise Haigh has pledged. Both schemes have generated widespread discourse over recent years since their introductions.

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AUGUST 18, 2024

Filed under: Porsche , Coupe , Luxury , Special and Limited Editions , Performance , Supercars Continue reading Kalmar 9X9 condenses 40 years of Porsche 911 ideas into one package Kalmar 9X9 condenses 40 years of Porsche 911 ideas into one package originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motor Trader

AUGUST 21, 2024

Greenhous Group has appointed Craig Norton as its new Dealer Principal at their Telford dealership, following the retirement of Steve Thomas. Norton joins with experience in the automotive sector and the Stellantis brand line-up, Previously, he was General Manager and Sales Manager at W R Davies Group over the last 16 years and more recently he represented DS Automobiles network as Chair for the franchise board.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 23, 2024

Two towing companies contracted by the Texas city must establish a settlement fund. A lieutenant colonel’s Chevy Silverado was auctioned off while she was deployed in Afghanistan. This follows Hyundai and Kia’s $300,000 settlement for repossessing cars from active-duty members. Two towing companies in El Paso, Texas, have been ordered to pay damages and civil penalties after improperly impounding and auctioning off 176 vehicles belonging to deployed U.S. armed forces members.

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Autocar

AUGUST 22, 2024

Genesis G70 was designed specifically for European tastes Slow-selling 3 Series and X5 rivals retired after just three years in UK – but could return with hybrid power Genesis has pulled its G70 saloon and GV80 SUV from the UK market, with no plans to bring them back to the market in their current ICE forms. The cars have also been removed from sale in Europe, although they remain available to configure in Asia and the US.

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Auto Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Filed under: Green , Tesla , Crossover , SUV , Electric , Sedan , Lucid Continue reading Lucid CEO: We've taken the mantle from a 'distracted' Tesla Lucid CEO: We've taken the mantle from a 'distracted' Tesla originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Automotive News

AUGUST 22, 2024

This yard contains Porsches, Lamborghini Miuras, exceptionally rare 300 SL Gullwings, and a one-of-one pre-war Mercedes 500 K Coupe.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 20, 2024

Dodge has revealed the redesigned Attitude for Mexico. The sedan is a rebadged GAC / Trumpchi Empow, which features a 1.5-liter engine developing 168 hp. Pricing starts at $399,900 MXN, which is a sizable increase over its Mitsubishi-based predecessor that began at $275,400 MXN. Forget the Charger Daytona and its questionable sound as the most exciting Dodge is the redesigned Attitude.

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Autocar

AUGUST 21, 2024

Follow-up to 2015’s mixed-discipline special is said to be better in every way – and much more powerful When it comes to fast cars and implausibly long suspension travel, the cat exited the sack some time ago: done well, we know it can be an extraordinarily rewarding combo.So much so that Porsche and Lamborghini have recently got in on the act. Anybody who has driven the dirt-road-ified 911 Dakar or Huracán Sterrato knows that if it’s B-road larks you’re after, a bit of extra pitch and roll and

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Auto Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

Filed under: Green , Recalls , Tesla , Crossover , SUV , Electric Continue reading Tesla recalls more than 9,000 2016 Model X SUVs over roof trim piece Tesla recalls more than 9,000 2016 Model X SUVs over roof trim piece originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Auto Express

AUGUST 19, 2024

Most drivers merge in traffic as soon as possible “so as not to appear rude”, despite contrary guidance from the Highway Code

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AUGUST 22, 2024

Operating income at Stellantis plummeted 40% in the first half of the year. Tavares is addressing issues at the company’s North American operations during his summer break. Stellantis recently announced it will cut over 2,400 jobs at the Warren Truck assembly plant. Carlos Tavares, the CEO of Stellantis , has reportedly kicked off a high-stakes stint in Detroit, aiming to overhaul the automaker’s floundering North American operations.

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Autocar

AUGUST 20, 2024

The outgoing Fiat 500 was launched in 2007 and fast became a hit City car and hot hatches will be in dealerships until the new year, with new-shape Fiat 500 Ibrida on the horizon The petrol-powered Fiat 500 has been taken off sale after 17 years, as Fiat prepares for next year’s launch of the new-shape 500 Ibrida. A spokesperson for Fiat UK confirmed to Autocar that order books for the 500 Hybrid have closed, with dealers holding enough stock to last until the new year.

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