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907-hp Lamborghini Temerario revealed as Huracán successor

Motor Authority

Behold the Lamborghini Temerario, the new V-8 plug-in hybrid successor to the top-selling Huracán. The new supercar made its debut on Friday in California as one of the stars of 2024 Monterey Car Week, and its arrival means Lamborghini is now a fully electrified brand, as the Aventador-replacing Revuelto and the Urus SE SUV are also plug-in.

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Longest Lasting Vehicles Named

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Toyota, trucks and SUVs dominate list of those with greatest chance of hitting 250K miles.

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Back-to-School Sales Tips for Auto Dealerships

Get My Auto

As the summer winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, families everywhere are preparing for the new school year. This period presents a prime opportunity for auto dealerships to boost sales and connect with local communities. Here are some comprehensive […] The post Back-to-School Sales Tips for Auto Dealerships appeared first on Get My Auto.

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Vietnam July 2024: Mitsubishi Xforce best-seller

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Mitsubishi Xforce is the best-selling vehicle in Vietnam in July. According to local carmaker association VAMA, the Vietnamese new vehicle market rises 17.1% year-on-year in July to 28,920, tilting the year-to-date tally into negative at +1.1% to 163,804. These figures climb to 33,967 (+18.3%) and 193,232 (-0.4%) when adding Hyundai which reports separately from VAMA.

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Honda patents Chevy Silverado EV-like reconfigurable mid-gate

Motor Authority

Honda is patenting its own version of the mid-gate that's making a return on the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV pickup trucks. First spotted by Car and Driver, a Honda patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on June 27, details what the automaker calls an "adjustable cargo area partition.".

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Ultra-exclusive Rolls-Royce Phantom is more artwork than car

Autocar

Latest project from Goodwood's Bespoke division is an intricately detailed tribute to the Spirit of Ecstacy Rolls-Royce has taken to Pebble Beach to show off the latest limited edition from its Bespoke coachbuilding division: a highly exclusive reworking of the Phantom , inspired by the marque’s Spirit of Ecstacy mascot. Named the Phantom Scintilla and limited to just 10 examples, it’s the company’s first ‘production’ car to feature a ceramic bonnet emblem - a reference to The Winged Victory of

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Acura Confirms 'NSX-Type' EV Headed to Production

Motor 1

The car will be based on Honda's 0 Series electric platform, and debut in 2027 or 2028.

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Mazda EZ-6 electric car goes global, U.S. unlikely

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The Mazda EZ-6 sedan will be the automaker's first global-market EV, although Mazda isn't specifically discussing plans to sell it in the U.S. Mazda unveiled the EZ-6 in April at the 2024 Beijing auto show, saying at the time that the sedan would go on sale in China by the end of the year without announcing sales in other markets. On Tuesday the.

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Used BMW i3 2013-2022 review

Autocar

Compact, upmarket and arguably revolutionary - is the BMW i3 a good used buy? If you bought a BMW i3 when new, know that, like BMW, you were ahead of the game.This compact electric hatchback was comfortably the best contender in its class when it was launched in 2013, with a competitive official range of up to 205 miles, whip-crack acceleration that didn’t tail off in the motor’s upper reaches and bold styling that still hasn’t dated.That the i3 had such capabilities should come as no surprise,

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Hundreds Of Brand-New Teslas Roasting Under The Florida Sun In Overgrown Field

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Hundreds of brand-new Teslas were spotted in Florida, surrounded by overgrown grass. The VINs indicate that most vehicles were manufactured between April and May 2024. A local service center reportedly confirmed that this lot is feeding the new Model 3 inventory. Hundreds of Teslas parked in an overgrown field might seem like a scene from a post-apocalyptic movie, but it’s happening right now in the US.

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Iran H1 2024: Zamyad Z24, Iran Khodro Tara, Samand strong

Best Selling Cars Blog

Iran Khodro Tara It’s time to study production data for Iran over the First Half of 2023. Note production figures are very close to sales data as exports are minimal. The models with available data add up to 495,207 units over the period, a harsh -10.5% year-on-year fall. Peugeot-branded vehicles, produced by Iran Khodro, sink -33.8% to under 110,000 units.

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Chinese EV startup Human Horizons files for bankruptcy

Motor Authority

Chinese startup Human Horizons, the company behind the HiPhi performance EV brand, has filed for pre-bankruptcy restructuring, Bloomberg reported on Friday. Human Horizons filed an application for restructuring with a court in Yancheng, the eastern Chinese city where its factory is located, saying its assets could no longer cover debt as of April.

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Track-ready Maserati MC20 GT2 Stradale brings more power, less weight

Autocar

The GT2 Stradale can sprint from 0-62mph in a time of 2.8sec Road-going GT2-inspired track car shaves 60kg, is boosted to 632bhp and gains prominent aero kit Maserati has revealed a track-ready, GT2-inspired version of its MC20 supercar. Compared with the regular MC20, the Maserati GT2 Stradale is 60kg lighter, it gets an extra 11bhp from its twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 and it is fitted with a prominent aero kit.

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Acura Integra Type S HRC Prototype Is Way Lighter Than the Standard Car

Motor 1

Acura is previewing a line of performance parts for the Integra Type S, including a monster wing. We want it now.

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Singapore July 2024: Subaru, BYD, Tesla stand out in market surging 64.4%

Best Selling Cars Blog

Subaru sales are up 600% year-on-year in July. New car sales in Singapore surge 64.4% year-on-year in July to 3,917, bringing the year-to-date tally to 22,493, up 44.1% over the same period in 2023. Toyota (+11.8%) keeps the brands lead but trails the market by a significant margin. The great performer of the past year, BYD, manages a 366.7% year-on-year lift and returns to the 2nd place it holds year-to-date.

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Rivian designs accessory system with removable hitch assembly

Motor Authority

Rivian is looking to patent a vehicle accessory system that works like a trailer hitch. A Rivian patent application for this feature was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 4, but was filed by Rivian in late 2022. In the document, Rivian details the use of two brackets to hold accessories, which attach to.

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Tuthill turns Porsche 911 into wild 1200kg GT1 racer for the road

Autocar

GT1-inspired bodywork is all carbonfibre 1990s Le Mans supercar inspires UK firm's most radical build yet; offers 500bhp atmo flat six and manual 'box British Porsche specialist Tuthill has channeled the spirit of a legendary 1990s endurance racer to create a highly exclusive, road-going supercar with track-honed technology and an analogue focus. It’s called the Tuthill GT One and has been conceived as a tribute to the fearsome GT1-spec Le Mans racers that Porsche introduced in 1993.

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Elizabeth Warren: Elon Musk 'betrayed' Tesla investors by prioritizing other companies

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Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Tesla Continue reading Elizabeth Warren: Elon Musk 'betrayed' Tesla investors by prioritizing other companies Elizabeth Warren: Elon Musk 'betrayed' Tesla investors by prioritizing other companies originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 10 Aug 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mexico July 2024: VW Virtus breaks into Top 5

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Virtus helps Volkswagen sales up 36% in July. New car sales in Mexico enjoy a 12.6% year-on-year gain in July to 124,761 units. This is the highest total for July in 8 years and the second best July ever below the 131,772 units reached in July 2016. Nissan (+11.9%) roughly matches the market to keep the brands lead with 16.7% share vs. 17.1% so far this year.

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2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series gilds the classic roadster

Motor Authority

The Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series to arrive in Red Ambience and White Ambience versions Maybach SL changes to a two-seater with a softer suspension tune Uses the 577-hp twin-turbo V-8 from the Mercedes AMG SL 63 The Mercedes SL convertible is coming in for the Maybach treatment. On Friday during Monterey Car Week, the German luxury brand.

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New Lamborghini Temerario replaces Huracan with 907bhp V8 PHEV

Autocar

Electrifying performance yields 0-62mph sprint time of 2.7sec and a 213mph top speed Lamborghini has taken the covers off the long-awaited replacement for its Huracán junior supercar: the Temerario. The revered 5.2-litre V10 that has powered Lamborghini’s mainstream supercars since 2003 has been ditched in favour of an all-new twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8, assisted by three electric motors.

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Toyota’s New 2.0-Liter Turbo Rumored To Pack Nearly 600HP

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Toyota is developing new 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter gasoline engines for future models. The turbocharged 2.0L is rumored to produce 395 hp, with up to 592 hp in racing form. This engine seems like the perfect fit for a potential return of the Celica and MR2. Toyota remains one of the few automakers steadfast in its belief in the potential of internal combustion engines, prioritizing hybrids over full EVs.

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Turkiye July 2024: Chery places Tiggo 7 Pro at #2 and Omoda 5 at #6

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is up to a record 2nd place in July. The Turkish new light vehicle market confirms it has now plateaued with a fourth consecutive year-on-year drop at -16.4% to 94,037 units. This is still the second best July result below the 112,459 units reached last year. The year-to-date volume is still at record heights for now at +0.5% to 672,018.

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Hardcore Maserati GT2 Stradale debuts in Monterey

Motor Authority

Maserati returned to international sports car racing last year with the launch of the GT2 race car based on the MC20 supercar. Now the race car has spawned a road-going sibling, the new GT2 Stradale. The car was unveiled on Friday at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, one of the premier events of 2024 Monterey Car Week currently underway in.

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New Mazda EZ-6 electric saloon confirmed for Europe

Autocar

Striking Tesla Model 3 rival will be exported to Europe from China, and a UK launch is on the cards Mazda will bring a striking new electric saloon to Europe as a rival to the BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3. The EZ-6 was revealed at the Beijing motor show earlier this year as an electric successor to the mid-sized Mazda 6, produced by the Japanese firm’s joint venture partner Changan Mazda in China.

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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona gets its first walkarounds

Auto Blog

Filed under: Green , Dodge , Coupe , Electric , Future Vehicles , Performance , Sedan Continue reading 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona gets its first walkarounds 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona gets its first walkarounds originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Aug 2024 19:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Austria July 2024: BMW X1 signs first win, BYD Seal in Top 20

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The BMW X1 is #1 in Austria for the first time. New car sales in Austria gain 7.6% year-on-year in July to 18,901 units, this is however down -39.9% on pre-pandemic July 2019 (31,454). The year-to-date tally is now up 6.8% to 154,014. The Top 4 manufacturers all beat the market. Volkswagen (+14.4%) holds a 13.6% share above Skoda (+16.1%), BMW (+23.9%) and Audi (+22.7%).

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2025 BMW i5 electric sedan starts at $68,274

Motor Authority

The 2025 BMW i5, the electric version of the 5-Series midsize luxury sedan, returns essentially unchanged for its second year on the market. The base price is $68,275, which includes a mandatory $1,175 destination charge, applies to the base i5 eDrive40. This rear-wheel-drive model generates 335 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque from its single motor.

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A Winning Sales Strategy

AutoDealer Today

Expert says building trust and brand loyalty among all customers can be achieved by tailoring the car-buying experience to women.

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Ford Mustang To Spawn Four-Door Coupe And Off-Road Variant

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Ford is reportedly planning an assortment of new Mustangs including a four-door coupe that could be called the Mach-4. The company also appears to have plans for a rally-inspired variant with all-wheel drive, a lifted suspension, and meaty tires. There could also be an RTR-tuned EcoBoost as well as what sounds like a Dark Horse convertible. Ford hinted at the possibility of a four-door Mustang back in 2022, when they quietly released a sketch of a sleek sports sedan.

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Pakistan July 2024: Market up 68.7%, Sazgar Haval H6 up to #2

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Sazgar Haval H6 is the 2nd best-selling vehicle in Pakistan in July. Local manufacturers association PAMA has the Pakistani market up 68.7% year-on-year to 8,589 on poor year-ago volumes. The year-to-date tally is up 52.5% to 72,961. Note Changan and Kia do not report sales figures to PAMA but are reported to be quite successful here. Suzuki (+82.9%) beats the overall growth rate and lifts to 52% share vs. 50.6% so far this year.

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Rimac Nevera R aims to carve the corners

Motor Authority

When Rimac revealed the Nevera in 2021, the Croatian brand intended the 1,914-hp electric hypercar to be a GT of sorts, with plenty of performance but also the comfort to drive thousands of miles. On Friday, Rimac unveiled the Nevera R, a "lighter, faster, and more focused" car aimed at carving corners. Rimac says R stands for radical, rebellious.

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Here’s how I spec’d my new 2025 BMW M3 Competition

Machines with Souls

I've decided to cross over to the dark side and kill the third pedal, ordering a new 2025 BMW M3 Competition. To find out why, read on. The post Here’s how I spec’d my new 2025 BMW M3 Competition appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Work of Tomorrow: IT & Business Cooperation in an Agile, AI-Driven Future - Insights from Katharina Hopp, SVP Bosch

Women Automotive Network

In the most recent LinkedIn Live interview hosted by the Women Automotive Network , Nicole Scott, Technology Journalist sat down with Katharina Hopp, Senior Vice President at Bosch , to discuss the future of work in the automotive industry. Their conversation, centered on the theme "Work of Tomorrow: IT & Business Cooperation in an Agile, AI-Driven Future" provided valuable insights into how one of the world's largest automotive suppliers is navigating the rapidly changing landscape of techn

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Hungary July 2024: Suzuki S-Cross best-seller

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Suzuki S-Cross is the best-selling vehicle in Hungary in July. 8,525 new passenger cars found a Hungarian buyer in July, a shy 2.2% year-on-year increase. This is to be compared with the 15,285 sales of pre-pandemic July 2019. So far in 2024, 71,867 passenger cars have been registered, 10.7% above the same period in 2023 (64,936). Toyota (+7.1%) holds onto the top spot with 13.4% share vs. 11% for Suzuki (+52.7%) catching up on weak year-ago sales.

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2025 Lincoln Navigator thinks you need to calm down

Motor Authority

For 2025, the Lincoln Navigator wants you to feel at peace That peace still comes with a 440-hp twin-turbo V-6, and standard 4WD It also includes a 48-inch wide-screen display and 28-speaker Revel audio Prices haven't been confirmed Lincoln has stuffed its 2025 Navigator luxury SUV with a new interior and draped it with new front- and rear-end.

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Take Steps to Combat Cybercrime

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Aura and Mosaic Compliance partnership designed to protect auto dealers and their customers from cybercrime.

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