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Dodge Charger Daytona electric police car may be coming

Motor Authority

Dodge has teased a concept that like previews the next Charger Pursuit cop car The teaser doesn't reveal whether the concept is powered by batteries A new Charger Pursuit sedan with a Hurricane inline-6 is almost certain The previous Dodge Charger is one of the most popular options for police agencies around the country, and Dodge will clearly.

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Serbia July 2024: Citroen C3 best-seller

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Citroen C3 is the most popular vehicle in Serbia in July. According to data released by our Central European partner CE Auto , the Serbian new car market improves 2.3% year-on-year in July to 3,032 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 17.5% to 21,182. The Citroen C3 (+85.9%) takes the lead this month with a strong 5.2% share vs. 4.5% year-to-date where it ranks #2.

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BYD Seal 06 GT revealed as VW ID 3 GTX rival

Autocar

Seal 06 GT looks more understated than the racy Ocean M concept shown earlier this year Seal 06 GT brings new development of larger saloon platform and will be detailed in full on 30 August BYD has released the first pictures of its crucial challenger to the Cupra Born and Volkswagen ID 3 , called the Seal 06 GT. Previewed by the Ocean M concept at the Beijing motor show earlier this year, the Seal 06 GT will plug the gap between the brand’s Dolphin hatchback and Seal saloon.

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Finally: Hyundai Confirms the N Vision 74 for Production

Motor 1

The wedge-shaped supercar will be one of 21 electric models launched by the Korean automaker by 2030.

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2025 Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch steps out from Bronco’s big foot

Motor Authority

Sasquatch packages can be fitted on the Outer Banks or Badlands models Sasquatches add Bilstein shocks, all-terrain tires, skid plates, and other off-road accessories Every 2025 Bronco Sport comes with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and a 13.2-inch touchscreen To mythologists, the Sasquatch is a large bi-pedal primate lurking in North American.

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Slovenia July 2024: Renault Clio clear leader, now #1 year-to-date

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Renault Clio holds 5.5% of the Slovenian market in July. The Slovenian new car market surges 19.9% year-on-year in July to 4,529 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 5.7% to 32,867. 7 of the Top 8 brands shine with double-digit gains. Volkswagen (+28.9%) returns to #1 above Renault (+58.3%) with Skoda (+23.2%) and Peugeot (+15.2%) in tow. Kia (+34.3%) and Hyundai (+49%) follow while Audi (+49.3%) is up to #8.

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Hyundai Santa Fe

Autocar

Modernised SUV brings all-new design and a tech-filled interior in a bid to impress UK buyers With the ever-growing number of SUVs on sale in the UK, it seems that finding one that really stands out is more important than ever. It’s here where Hyundai hopes the new Santa Fe will capitalise.On unveiling the Mk5 Hyundai Santa Fe, its chief designer SangYup Lee talked about how much of a "big change" the model was over its predecessor, and how "outdoors culture" had become more mainstream, which he

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Armored Lucid Air Sapphire comes with electric-shock door handles

Motor Authority

U.S. Armor Group's armored Lucid Air Sapphire is almost double the price of the standard electric sedan U.S. Armor Group claims it builds the world's fastest armored car Use of composite armor over ballistic steel results in better protection and lighter weight A company by the name of U.S. Armor Group is offering an armored Lucid Air Sapphire.

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North Macedonia July 2024: Opel Corsa best-seller, market up 56.6%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Opel Corsa is the best-selling vehicle in North Macedonia in July. Data by our Eastern European partner CE Auto shows a North Macedonian new car market soaring 56.6% year-on-year in July to 764 sales, leading to a year-to-date tally up 40.5% to 4,522. The Opel Corsa climbs five spots on June to lead the charts for the second time in the past 3 months.

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JLR will reinvent Discovery to take it out of Defender's shadow

Autocar

Reborn sixth-generation SUV will emphasise a “family adventure” focus, and is tipped for ICE and EV JLR will reinvent the ailing Discovery brand for its sixth generation by repositioning it in its own “unique territory” and moving it away from its Defender sibling, which has been “cannibalising” sales. The current Discovery has been on sale since 2017, making it the oldest model in the Land Rover stable.

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Lexus Says Improved Body Rigidity Key To Matching German Driving Dynamics

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Engineers have added front, mid, and rear support braces to all current Lexus models. Akio Toyoda has pushed the firm to establish a unified driving signature across its range. Significant chassis enhancements are easier to make during full lifecycle changes. Lexus believes it has unlocked the secret that will allow its new vehicles to match the dynamics of its German rivals, and it all comes down to body rigidity.

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Hyundai N Vision 74 concept may be headed for production

Motor Authority

Hyundai's hydrogen-electric sports car concept from 2022 may be built The concept was mentioned in an investor slide outlining Hyundai's plan to launch 21 EVs by 2030 The concept's design was inspired by Hyundai's Pony Coupe concept of 1974 Hyundai in an investor presentation held on Wednesday confirmed plans to launch 21 electric vehicles by.

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Moldova July 2024: Dacia Duster #1, Renault Master on podium

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The Renault Master ranks #3 in Moldova in July. According to data by our Central European partner CE Auto , new car sales in Moldova soar 25.3% year-on-year in July to 930 units. This brings the year-to-date tally up 16.2% to 5,324. The Dacia Duster (+8.5%) is up three spots on June to lead the way for the 8th time in the past 9 months with 6.9% share.

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Electric Nissan GT-R primed for solid-state battery tech

Autocar

Nissan sports car tipped to be first EV to use new battery tech in 2028 Solid-state batteries are the next big advance set to come from Nissan – and its future sports cars could be the models that benefit the most. The firm is currently developing a new pilot line for solid-state batteries at its facility in Yokohama, Japan, and its target is to launch series-production EVs using the technology by 2028.

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Native Google Maps Won’t Work On New GM Cars Without $300 Subscription

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GM uses Google Built-In software on many new infotainment systems. However, it’s only offering features like native navigation through a subscription. For now, users can still leverage Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Heads up shoppers, those interested in a General Motors product that includes Google Built-In better be ready for subscriptions.

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GM developing Endurance Mode for EV racing

Motor Authority

General Motors has filed a patent application for an "Endurance Mode" to help stretch range during races. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Aug. 22, 2024, and originally filed by GM Feb. 22, 2023, the patent filing discusses configuring onboard controllers to emphasize the completion of a certain number of laps at.

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Explore: The cars of Scotland, UK

Best Selling Cars Blog

Today we are exploring the car landscape of Scotland, including Glasgow and the Isle of Skye, following my trip there in July. As a reminder, the MG ZS topped the Scottish charts in July , ahead of the Kia Sportage, Peugeot 208 and Volvo XC40. Notice also the MG HS at #5 and #8 year-to-date. The Vauxhall Corsa remains #1 year-to-date but was outside the Top 10 in July.

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Land Rover revives classic Defender V8 for £190,000

Autocar

Defender by Works Bespoke is powered by the 'AJ' V8 in 5.0-litre naturally aspirated guise. Legendary 4x4 is brought up to date with reworked suspension and interior, plus tech upgrade Land Rover has revealed an official restomod for the classic Defender , turning the legendary 4x4 into a bona fide rival for the Mercedes G-Class. Produced by Land Rover’s Works Bespoke division, it promises to modernise the classic Defender as far as it is possible to, with a reworked chassis, interior and exteri

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Most Public Auto Groups Post Healthy First Half

AutoDealer Today

Just one of the biggest declines, and most engage in buy-sell activity, according to Kerrigan Advisors index.

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Next Discovery may become more van-like

Motor Authority

JLR wants more differentiation between Discovery and Defender Volkswagen ID.Buzz may be inspiration for new Discovery EV and gas powertrains are likely for new Discovery JLR is planning a rethink of its Discovery midsize SUV to help prevent its sales being cannibalized by the similar but more rugged Defender. The information was revealed by JLR.

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Slovakia July 2024: Kia Ceed best-seller

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Kia Ceed is the best-selling vehicle in Slovakia in July. New car sales in Slovakia are in difficulty in July at -14.8% year-on-year to just 6,819 units. The year-to-date tally stays in positive, just, at +0.9% to 53,961. Brand leader Skoda resists better than the market at -4.2% to 21.8% share vs. 20.5% so far this year. Volkswagen (+16.9%) lodges the only year-on-year uptick in the Top 5 and climbs to 10.6% share vs. 9.4% year-to-date.

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New Vauxhall Frontera is sub-£24k with electric or petrol power

Autocar

Vauxhall Frontera is a replacement for the Crossland Vauxhall is first to offer an EV at the same price as the petrol version; boss says profit parity is still a while off The new Vauxhall Frontera will be one of the UK’s cheapest electric cars - and in a UK first, it will cost the same as the petrol version. The chunkier, slightly larger replacement for the Crossland will be available to order in October from £23,495 for both powertrains.

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Thief Peels Open Cybertruck’s ‘Armored’ Window Like A Tin Can

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This burglar was able to snatch a backpack from the Tesla in just a matter of seconds. The owner of the Cybertruck is surprised the car’s Sentry Mode didn’t alert him to the theft. While the EV has an alarm, it is not triggered when a window is broken. The Tesla Cybertruck has been feverishly branded as a safe vehicle, but a recent video shows it’s far from thief-proof.

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Porsche: Simulated shifts on EVs make them worse

Motor Authority

Don't expect a system simulating the feel of a gas-powered car with a multi-gear transmission appearing on an electric vehicle from Porsche. Hyundai employs such a system on its Ioniq 5 N, and a few other automakers have hinted at using one, but Porsche won't be one of them. In an interview with Drive published on Monday, Porsche test driver Lars.

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Colombia July 2024: Toyota Corolla Cross back to #1, Renault Kardian lands at #13

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Renault Kardian is an instant success in Colombia. 16,516 new vehicles found a buyer in Colombia in July, a splendid 25.6% year-on-year lift. However keep in mind July 2023 was off a daunting -43.5% on the year prior. So far this year, the market is still in negative at -2.1% to 101,797. Toyota (+27.3%) reclaims the brand lead it hold year-to-date at 14% share with last month’s leader Kia (+83.2%) posting a fantastic uptick but back down to #2.

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Ginetta G56 GTR: Driving Britain's best-kept supercar secret

Autocar

GTR is a small car with a 6.2-litre heart Road-legal race car chases 911 GT3 RS with a snarling V8 and a kerbweight of just 1150kg Many moons ago, Steve Sutcliffe, erstwhile editor of this magazine, had a go in Nick Mason’s McLaren F1 GTR, aka chassis #10R. It was 2009, and the subsequent YouTube video (1.2 million views and counting) remains one of the best there is for conveying the violence that separates proper racing cars made road-legal from the comparatively tame track-day toys that big O

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Preston Haglin Appointed President of Dealers Assurance Co.

AutoDealer Today

Company says executive has worked with it for the past year and already helped it grow.

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2025 Mini Countryman priced from $39,895, offers gas or electric power

Motor Authority

The redesigned 2025 Mini Countryman has two gas options and one electric The electric Countryman has a 212-mile range estimate A driver-assist system that offers hands-free driving in some situations is available The redesigned 2025 Mini Countryman made its debut last fall, and is now available in U.S. showrooms with the choice of electric or gas.

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Mauritius July 2024: Suzuki tops market up 8.7%

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Suzuki holds 22.9% of the Mauritius market so far in 2024 We welcome a new monthly update on BSCB: Mauritius. 1,300 new vehicles found a buyer in the country in July, a solid 8.7% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally surges 18.5% to 9,665 units, headed to a third consecutive all time high annual volume. Suzuki (+0.5%) is stable to stay in the brands charts lead but at 16.8% for the month, its share is dwarfed by its 22.9% year-to-date level.

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Smart #5: brand's largest car yet rivals Enyaq with 348-mile range

Autocar

Off-road-styled #5 electric SUV is by far Smart’s largest and most potent car yet Smart has revealed the #5 as its biggest model yet – an EV that will attempt to win over buyers of large SUVs with its off-road character. Revealed in Australia (a market in which Smart is keen to grow), it comes with a 100kWh battery that is good for 348 miles of range and, thanks to an 800V electrical architecture, can charge from 10-80% in just 15 minutes.

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Top 5 budget sports cars you should consider (but won’t)

Machines with Souls

What are some top budget sports cars to consider? Leave out the fancy trim (and sometimes engines) to get style for less. The post Top 5 budget sports cars you should consider (but won’t) appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Ford designs pivoting trailer hitch

Motor Authority

Ford engineers have designed a trailer hitch that pivots out of the way when not in use. Described in a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 26, but filed by Ford back in 2021, the hitch receiver can move so that it's parallel with a vehicle's rear bumper. It's otherwise a standard receiver.

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Media post: How to Choose a Fiido Fat Tire Electric Bike?

Best Selling Cars Blog

Fiido has been in the electric bike market since 2017 and has a team of over 200 people from different countries globally. It builds its reputation on making top-quality bikes and accessories. The company has an impressive collection of fat tire bikes for city and mountain bikes. The brand’s variety can make choosing the right one for your application tricky.

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GM must face big class action over faulty transmissions

Auto Blog

Filed under: Government/Legal , GM Continue reading GM must face big class action over faulty transmissions GM must face big class action over faulty transmissions originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New Used-Car Shopping Guide Caters to Biggest Chunk of Shoppers

AutoDealer Today

Consumer Reports adds recommendations, reliability ranking and more to help people choose a model.

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Stellantis is redesigning how launch control works for future hybrids

Motor Authority

Future Stellantis performance hybrids could have launch control, a newly discovered patent filing indicates. A patent application for a hybrid-specific launch control system from the automaker was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Aug. 8, 2024, after being filed by Stellantis in February. The application discusses.

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China imports July 2024: Toyota (+61.2%) stands out in negative market

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Alphard helps push Toyota up 61.2% in July 55,881 new cars were imported in China in July, a -2.6% year-on-year decline. The year-to-date tally is now off -8.9% to 372,753. Lexus (+14%) goes against the negative market to continue dominating the brands charts, with its YTD volume almost reaching 100,000 units in just 7 months (+23.8%). Mercedes (-3.6%) stays in second place ahead of BMW (+1.6%) and Porsche (-16%) in difficulty.

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