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Hennessey to take Dodge Demon 170 to 1,700 hp for $200,000

Motor Authority

The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 was built to celebrate the end of the road for the current Challenger and its V-8 engine. The car generates a massive 1,025 hp when running on E85 fuel, but Hennessey Performance is already working on an upgrade that will lift output to as much as 1,700 hp. Hennessey CEO and founder John Hennessey is among.

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China imports Full Year 2023: Lexus ES and Mercedes GLE dominate market off just -2.3%

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The Lexus ES is the best-selling import in China for the 7th year in a row. Discover 40 years worth of Chinese Historical Data here. Sales of new imported light vehicles in China drastically slow down their fall in 2023, from -19% in 2022 to just -2.3% this year at 739,545 units. The Top 4 brands all drop faster than the market with Lexus at -6.8%, Mercedes at -4.6%, BMW at -11.4% and Porsche at -14.6%.

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Why Ford CEO Jim Farley is bullish on 2024 — and why racing is key to selling 'passion' cars

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Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Motorsports , Plants/Manufacturing , Ford Continue reading Why Ford CEO Jim Farley is bullish on 2024 — and why racing is key to selling 'passion' cars Why Ford CEO Jim Farley is bullish on 2024 — and why racing is key to selling 'passion' cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tesla plans to build sub £25,000 'Redwood' EV in 2025

Autocar

Elon Musk outlines plan to start building Tesla's long-awaited entry-level EV next year Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the electric car maker plans to start production of its next EV - codenamed Redwood - in the second half of 2025. The future car – which could be called the Tesla Model 2 in production – is tipped to cost less than £25,000 when it goes on sale in the UK.

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2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring spied with updates

Motor Authority

Porsche's latest 911 GT3 Touring only arrived for the 2022 model year but an updated version has been spotted testing. The update looks to be a mild one and likely coincides with the planned update for the full 992-generation range. Also out testing are updated versions of the Carrera, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera GTS, Targa, Turbo, Turbo S, and.

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Hyundai Unfazed By EV Sales Dip, Accelerates Electrification Plans

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Hyundai has no concerns about the slight slow down in demand for electric vehicles and is forging ahead with its ambitious electrification goals. According to senior vice president of product planning and mobility strategy for Hyundai Motor North America, Olabisi Boyle, the Korean brand isn’t worried about sales fluctuations and understands the significance of the journey to electrification.

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Tesla slammed by judge after pushing for arrest of NSW man – report

Drive.com

A failed attempt to have a man arrested has resulted in Tesla getting slammed by a Federal Court Judge. A Federal Court judge has rejected attempts by Tesla to have a man from New South Wales arrested, after he allegedly defied court orders. Tesla filed a lawsuit in recent weeks in an attempt to have leaked whistleblower documents taken down from the internet, which the company alleges had been uploaded by the man, Lawyerly reports.

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GR GT trademark fuels rumors of road version of Toyota GT3 racer

Motor Authority

Toyota has been busy filing trademark applications for the “GR GT” name, perhaps signalling that it has a new sports car in the works. As first spotted by Autoguide, Toyota on Jan. 19 filed a trademark application for GR GT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The name would suggest a grand touring model developed by.

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BYD to stop making pouch batteries for its hybrids on leakage concerns

Auto Blog

Filed under: Ownership , Safety , Hybrid Continue reading BYD to stop making pouch batteries for its hybrids on leakage concerns BYD to stop making pouch batteries for its hybrids on leakage concerns originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 20 Jan 2024 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2026 Hyundai Nexo: Green Gassing Into A Fuel Cell Future

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CES may be better known for the latest and greatest in consumer electronics, from AI-backed gadgets to transparent microLED displays. Yet, the Las Vegas event has also become the springboard for many technological announcements in the automotive sector. For Hyundai, it was a chance to reassure the world that hydrogen propulsion is still a viable option for many sectors, including non-automotive and private passenger vehicles.

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Volkswagen ID 7

Autocar

Volkswagen gears up to finally go Tesla-hunting with its first all-electric saloon, the ID 7 There are echoes of the Volkswagen brand in its Ferdinand Piech-run, late-1990s-era pomp about its latest new model introduction: the Volkswagen ID 7. Longer even than the company’s combustion-engined Arteon, this is a visibly substantial new all-electric saloon that will take its maker into direct competition with upper-mid-sized executive rivals like the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE.

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1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo with prototype active suspension heads to auction

Motor Authority

In the 1980s, Lotus was developing active suspension for both race cars and road cars. Now one of the prototype road cars from that effort is up for auction in the U.K. with Anglia Car Auctions. According to the auction listing, this Lotus Esprit Turbo was originally built in 1980 as a pre-production unit and loaned to the DeLorean Motor Company.

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Cut-price Kia EV2 electric car unlikely for Australia

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Kia’s new smallest electric car in Europe – the Slovakian-built EV2, which could be a city hatch or SUV – is off the cards for Australia as it would be too expensive by the time it reaches local showrooms. What a Kia electric hatchback could look like, imagined by Theottle. The Kia EV2 – the South Korean car giant’s upcoming entry-level electric car, due in 2025 – is unlikely to come to Australia to compete with Chinese giants MG, BYD and GWM.

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Porsche 993 Cafe Racer Is A Modern 550 Spyder Spun From Steel And Nostalgia

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The world is no stranger to Porsche 911 restomods , but an independent automotive enthusiast has crafted something truly captivating with the Porsche 993 Cafe Racer one-off. This unique creation offers a ’90s reinterpretation of the iconic 550 Spyder, featuring handbuilt body panels and an open-top design that sets it apart. The owner and builder of the Cafe Racer is Kipp Lassetter from Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Nio EL6

Autocar

It has tech to spare, but is the EL6 any good in the competitive electric family SUV class? We should start here by pointing out that you can’t buy the Nio EL6 in the UK. Not yet, anyway.However, this Chinese electric car brand has already started selling cars in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and Norway, and a UK offensive is highly likely before the end of 2024, with the 4.85-metre-long Nio EL6 SUV set to be one of the launch models.Read on to learn more about this tech-laden family

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Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition bids farewell to V-8

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Stellantis is in the process of phasing out the V-8 across its brands, and the next vehicle to bid farewell to the engine looks set to be the Jeep Wrangler. The Wrangler currently offers a 470-hp 6.4-liter V-8 in its Rubicon 392 grade, and Jeep took to social media this week to post a teaser that confirms plans for a Rubicon 392 Final Edition. The.

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Electric car chargers ‘flawed’ and faulty – ex-Tritium employees

CarExpert

Electric vehicle owners who have recently visited a public charging station and seen ‘faulted’ or ‘out of service’ notice on one, if not all of the chargers, are likely to have come across a Tritium charging unit. The Brisbane-based company was once one of Australia’s biggest success stories, as the manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers deployed all over the world and used by brands such as Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, ChargeFox, and many others.

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Tesla Cybertruck Owner Gets 206 Miles Of Average Range After 10,000 Miles

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At least one pair of Tesla Cybertruck owners have piloted their truck over 10,000 miles (about 16,000 km) since taking delivery, and during their journey, they’ve discovered several real-world quirks of the Cybertruck. They’ve also revealed their range, charging experience, and more. For reference, this is an AWD Cybertruck that reportedly arrived at its owner’s door with 72 miles (116 km) on the odometer.

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MG sister brand IM Motors lined up for UK launch

Autocar

SAIC’s premium brand is likely to bring its Tesla-rivalling EVs here by 2026 MG ’s parent company, SAIC, is planning to launch its premium electric car brand IM Motors in the UK, Autocar understands. IM Motors – founded in late 2020 as a tie-up between SAIC, e-commerce giant the Alibaba Group and R&D specialist the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Group – delivered the first examples of its L7 executive saloon in late 2021.

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2025 Porsche 911 Turbo, 2025 Buick Enclave: Car News Headlines

Motor Authority

Porsche is working on an update for its current 992-generation 911, and a prototype has been spotted. The prototype is for the updated 911 Turbo which is expected to debut this year as a 2025 model. Although hybrid technology is expected to be introduced on the updated 911, this may be reserved for grades other than the Turbo. A redesigned Buick.

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Cadillac Lyriq production ramping up as battery supply grows

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Cadillac , Electric , Luxury Continue reading Cadillac Lyriq production ramping up as battery supply grows Cadillac Lyriq production ramping up as battery supply grows originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 20 Jan 2024 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Butchered By Headlight Thieves In Germany

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It is not uncommon for parts to be stolen from parked vehicles , but a new case that took place in Düsseldorf, Germany is one of the most brutal we’ve seen. Thieves ripped the headlights of a Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, destroying the front fenders in the process and causing a five-digit damage to the EV. Imagine being the owner of the pictured Taycan and finding it in that state before going to work.

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Fisker Alaska electric pick-up truck confirmed for Europe

Autocar

The Fisker Alaska will go on sale in 2025 with a sub-£40,000 price Electric load-hauler to launch in 2025 with a price equivalent to £36,546 and 230-340 miles of range The new Fisker Alaska electric pick-up truck will be exported and sold in Europe, following the 2023 arrival of its Fisker Ocean SUV sibling. Confirming the decision to Autocar at CES in Las Vegas, company boss Henrik Fisker emphasised the model's exclusivity, saying: “It's not going to be in huge volumes.

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2027 Porsche Cayenne EV spy shots

Motor Authority

Porsche confirmed last year that its next Cayenne will be electric, and now we have fresh photos of what's thought to be a test mule. The vehicle may look like one of the many prototypes for the electric Macan due for a reveal later this month, but there are a number of clues that point to it being a test mule for the electric fourth-generation.

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Morgan Stanley warns EV momentum is 'stalling' — and lists 7 reasons Tesla should be worried

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Electric Continue reading Morgan Stanley warns EV momentum is 'stalling' — and lists 7 reasons Tesla should be worried Morgan Stanley warns EV momentum is 'stalling' — and lists 7 reasons Tesla should be worried originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The World’s Wildest 1.6-Liter Hypercar, The Mercedes-AMG One Is Now Available To Anyone

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Mercedes-AMG made just 275 examples of its wild 1,049 hp (782 kW) F1-inspired hypercar dubbed ONE. Under its skin is a modern-day 1.6-liter Formula 1 powertrain that pushed Mercedes “to its limits.” Access to this modern marvel was incredibly difficult to obtain but now ONE has popped up for sale on the second-hand market. It’s almost comical to call this second-hand though because its listing says it has zero miles on the odometer.

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Used Subaru Impreza Turbo 1994-2004 review

Autocar

The 'car of the decade' remains astonishing value, with rally-inspired handling and dinner plate-sized foglights There have been so many derivatives of this infamous Japanese saloon over the years, but when it first came to the UK in 1994, it was simply called the Subaru Impreza 2000 Turbo.There had already been a more powerful version in Japan for two years called the Impreza WRX (the letters standing for World Rally Experimental) and sportier derivatives badged STi (Subaru Tecnica Internationa

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Toyota eyeing new brand to one-up Lexus, battle Bentley – report

CarExpert

Toyota has Bentley in its sights as it reportedly looks to spin off its long-running Century nameplate as a standalone luxury car brand to sit above Lexus. An executive from Toyota told Forbes at the Tokyo Auto Salon that the company plans to expand the sale of its Century sedan and SUV models to the global market and sell them under a standalone Century brand name. “The Century will actually be positioned above the Lexus brand as an extra luxurious brand,” the executive told Forbes.

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Apple car delayed to 2028, will lack hands-free autonomous driving tech – report

Drive.com

Another delay has hit the Apple car, which is now due to offer semi-autonomous driving technology no more advanced than Tesla or BMW – rather than ditching the steering wheel and pedals, as previously reported. The long-rumoured Apple electric car has hit another setback – now scheduled for 2028 and without next-generation autonomous driving technology – according to a new report.

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Volvo Cars sees 'tremendous growth' in EVs, CEO says

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Filed under: By the Numbers , Green , Volvo , Electric , Future Vehicles Continue reading Volvo Cars sees 'tremendous growth' in EVs, CEO says Volvo Cars sees 'tremendous growth' in EVs, CEO says originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Seat plots urban EV as it commits to keep making cars

Autocar

Seat's version of the Volkswagen ID 1 would replace axed Mii city car Brand's future lies in mobility solutions, but it will still be making cars at the end of the decade Seat hasn't launched its final car, Autocar understands, with the Spanish brand considering an entry-level electric city car twinned with the upcoming Volkswagen ID 1. The revelation comes after Seat chairman Thomas Schäfer told Autocar last year that “the future of Seat is Cupra ”, strongly suggesting that Seat would pivot to

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Mazda CX-90 Recalled Again, Now It’s the Steering

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A problem concerning the steering system of the 2024 Mazda CX-90 has led the Japanese automaker to issue a recall for the SUV in the United States. This is not a minor recall, as it affects 43,752 vehicles, all of which must be brought to dealers for repairs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s ( NHTSA ) recall notice reveals that owners of the new CX-90 may notice a sudden increase in effort when steering.

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Tesla Cybertruck wait times shorter than expected, almost sold out for 2024

Drive.com

Wait times for the Tesla Cybertruck may not be as long as four years – but the not-for-Australia electric pick-up is almost sold out for this year. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has admitted the company has considered “goug[ing] people for early delivery” of the Cybertruck to curb demand, as wait times extend close to the end of 2024. It was reported prior to the first Cybertruck deliveries last year that wait times stretched beyond four years – calculated based on the 1 million pre-orders hel

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Electric car sales will be dominated by hybrids, hydrogen – Toyota

CarExpert

The global chairman of Japanese car giant Toyota has predicted that electric vehicle (EV) sales won’t pass 30 per cent globally, as the brand doubles down on hybrid and hydrogen power. Speaking with Toyota Times – Toyota’s in-house publication – chairman and former CEO Akio Toyoda made the surprising statement, cementing his belief that future vehicles won’t be relying on batteries alone.

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Volkswagen Golf reinvented with more powerful GTI

Autocar

The new Golf features redesigned, angular LED headlights and teledial alloy wheels for the GTI Rebooted Golf brings new interior, design overhaul, long-range hybrids - and ChatGPT Volkswagen has comprehensively rebooted the eighth-generation Golf in a bid to sustain its appeal to the end of the decade, when it will be replaced by the electric Mk9. As it turns 50, the German firm’s all-time best-seller receives a wide-reaching suite of technology upgrades, usability enhancements, material improve

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Costly Union Contracts Could Push Automakers Towards Robot Workers

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Henry Ford revolutionized the way cars were built when he introduced the production line process, but that process still relied entirely on humans. These days people and machines share the workload across the industry , and have done for decades, but automakers could now be on the verge of shifting the balance and easing human operators out of the door.

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World record sales tipped for electric vehicles

Drive.com

2024 may be The Year of the Electric Car with experts predicting growth to triple for record sales globally. Electric vehicles are on track for world record sales in 2024 with demand set to boom according to data analysts Stocklytics.com. More electric vehicles will be sold than ever in the next 12 months, says Stocklytics.com , predicting record sales around the world of one million cars a month.

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