September, 2024

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2026 Audi Q3 sheds camo in latest spy shots

Motor Authority

A prototype for the next generation of Audi's Q3 compact crossover has been spotted again. It already appears to be at a late stage of development judging by the thin camouflage gear and production-bound lights fitted to the vehicle. The current Q3 arrived in 2018 as a 2019 model. The redesigned third-generation model is expected to make its debut.

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DS revives legendary Citroen SM as sleek showcase of future design

Autocar

Era-defining luxury GT inspires a new future-looking concept that marks the French premium brand's 10th birthday DS has reimagined the legendary Citroën SM as a futuristic, tech-laden concept that previews the premium brand's design direction. Created to mark 10 years since DS was spun off from Citroën , the new SM Tribute concept has been designed as if its Maserati V6-engined, hydropneumatically suspended namesake had "continued to develop over the past five decades" following its retirement

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We obsessively covered the auto industry for 20 years

Auto Blog

Filed under: Automotive History Continue reading We obsessively covered the auto industry for 20 years We obsessively covered the auto industry for 20 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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China Becomes First Country To Hit 1 Million Monthly EV Sales

Carscoops

China hits a milestone with over one million EVs sold in August, showing 33% growth from last year. For the first time, European EV growth turns negative, due to subsidy cuts and trade restrictions. Overall car sales in China fell, with owners of ICE cars given subsidies to switch to EVs or hybrids. While the slowdown in EV sales growth has caused concern in the West, China continues to post positive results.

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Learner driver pushes cooked Corolla to the limit, cops major fine

CarExpert

The humble Toyota Corolla has a reputation for bulletproof reliability, and one learner driver in New South Wales was seemingly willing to test that before falling foul of the authorities last month. On August 16, Goulburn Highway Patrol officers detected a 1990 Toyota Corolla travelling at 138km/h in a 110km/h zone on Remembrance Drive, Wollogorang.

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U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment Stumbles in Q3 as Political Climate Heats Up

Cox Automotive inc

ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2024 – The Q3 2024 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) shows automobile dealers in the U.S. continue to view the market as weak. The overall Q3 market sentiment index dropped to a score of 40, down from 42 in Q2 and 45 from a year ago, signaling a weakened market sentiment. … Continued The post U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment Stumbles in Q3 as Political Climate Heats Up appeared first on Cox Automotive Inc.

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DS imagines a modern Citroën SM

Motor Authority

Stellantis' DS brand has reimagined the Citroën SM for the modern era with a concept The concept perfectly blends modern and retro design cues DS developed the concept as part of its design research for models due at the end of the decade The Citroën SM was an engineering marvel of the 1970s, with features like hydro-pneumatic.

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Aston Martin Vanquish takes on Ferrari with 824-hp V12

Auto Blog

Filed under: Aston Martin , Luxury , Supercars Continue reading Aston Martin Vanquish takes on Ferrari with 824-hp V12 Aston Martin Vanquish takes on Ferrari with 824-hp V12 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 2 Sep 2024 16:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Germany Wants To Subsidize Company EVs After 69% Sales Plunge

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Germany will introduce a “depreciation allowance” for electric company cars. Drivers of expensive zero-emission company cars also benefit from tax deductions. The goal is to boost EV sales, following a massive drop in recent months. Less than a year after Germany abruptly cut EV subsidies, the federal government wants to introduce tax benefits for electric company cars.

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Another automotive icon files for bankruptcy

CarExpert

Hoonigan – the automotive lifestyle brand founded by late internet star and motorsport icon Ken Block – has filed for bankruptcy, having wound up with US$1.2 billion (A$1.8 billion) in debt. Originally launched in 2010 as a lifestyle and media business by Mr Block and long-time friend Brian Scotto, Hoonigan quickly became synonymous with the former’s wild ‘gymkhana’ online stunt videos, with related merchandise driving up exposure for the brand.

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“Alarming” number of motorists don’t give learner drivers enough room

Auto Express

Despite the Highway Code instructing motorists to be “particularly patient” when it comes to learner drivers, the AA says an alarming number “don’t give learners the respect they deserve”.

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Not Even the Mighty RS7 Can Keep Up With the Ioniq 5 N in a Drag Race

Automotive News

Audi's mighty Quattro all-wheel drive impresses against the EV performance car, but in a straight line, it's the Hyundai that wins.

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Renault 17 reborn with 270bhp, RWD and carbonfibre chassis

Autocar

Revived Renault 17 swaps 1.3-litre petrol engine for a rear-mounted electric motor French brand revives 1970s coupé with striking new look and power to match modern VW Golf GTI Renault has revived the 17 coupé of the 1970s as a sleek, sporting EV with a carbonfibre chassis and as much power as a modern Volkswagen Golf GTI. Created in partnership with French designer Ora Ito, the restomod is the latest in a series of reimagined Renault classics that pair retro design cues with modern underpinn

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2025 Nissan Armada redesigned with new Pro-4X trim

Auto Blog

Filed under: Nissan , SUV , Luxury , Off-Road Vehicles Continue reading 2025 Nissan Armada redesigned with new Pro-4X trim 2025 Nissan Armada redesigned with new Pro-4X trim originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 3 Sep 2024 13:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2026 Kia PV5: Everything We Know About The Electric Van

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The PV5’s design merges futuristic looks with practical features for improved utility. The mid-size van will compete in a crowded market with rivals like the Transit and ID.Buzz. Kia’s lineup will eventually expand to encompass the smaller PV1 and larger PV7 electric vans. Better known for its captivating electric car and SUV lineup, Kia is preparing to broaden its horizons in both the passenger and light commercial van sector with purpose-built models (called Platform Beyond Vehicle

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NASA Was ‘Right’ To Bring Starliner Back Empty As Thrusters And Guidance Fail On Return

Jalopnik

Boeing’s first foray into manned space flight has been an unmitigated c**k up. Starliner launched to the International Space Station with two astronauts onboard in June and landed back on Earth two months later without them after issues were uncovered with the craft. Now, more problems have surfaced during Starliner’s… Read more.

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Batman wants his car back! DragonTT turns the Audi TT into a superhero

Auto Express

Outrageous Max Power-style bodykit makes second-generation Audi TT a whole 50cm longer and 66cm wider

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The Original Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car Had a GT40 Race Engine

Automotive News

It wasn't fast enough to pace the field with the stock V-8, so it got a major bump in power.

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Petrol Volvo XC90 gets another outing with new look and tech

Autocar

New XC90 range will be headed by T8 PHEV with a 44-mile electric range BMW X5 rival gets makeover inspired by new EX90 electric sibling, along with suspension and powertrain upgrades Volvo has heavily reworked the hugely successful XC90 SUV with a number of “fundamental changes”, including design and technology updates inspired by its new electric EX90 sibling.

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22 Tesla features that make them unlike any other electric cars

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Filed under: Green , Tesla Continue reading 22 Tesla features that make them unlike any other electric cars 22 Tesla features that make them unlike any other electric cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 8 Sep 2024 19:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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C8 Corvette Zora Will Be Part ZR1 And Part E-Ray

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Chevy’s Corvette Zora is rumored to pair a twin-turbo V8 with an electric motor. Together, the hybrid powertrain is expected to produce over 1,200 hp. The Zora is set to be the final and ultimate halo car of the C8 lineup. It’s barely been six weeks since Chevrolet shook up the industry by launching the new Corvette ZR1, a genuine hypercar slayer with 1,064 hp and a monstrous 828 lb-ft (1,122 Nm) of torque.

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Abandoned Tesla Cybertruck Becomes Tourist Destination In Seattle

Jalopnik

Say what you will about the Tesla Cybertruck , but one thing is undeniable: the damn thing is attention-grabbing, and that’s especially true for one wrecked Cybertruck in Seattle, Washington. In fact, this stranded truck has become a bit of a landmark in the city with its own Google Maps pin entry. Move over Chicago’s… Read more.

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Skoda Fabia, Kamiq and Scala to offer more kit and better value with new Edition specs

Auto Express

Skoda is introducing new ‘Edition’ trims with more equipment for all three models, which will be available to order from 19 September

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Hoonigan Has Filed for Bankruptcy

Automotive News

The company will attempt to restructure and discharge $1.2 billion in debt.

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Used Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 2004-2011 review

Autocar

Maranello's stunning V12-powered GT is now a tempting modern classic - is it time to take plunge on a used example? Ferrari’s answer to the Bentley Continental GT and Aston Martin Vanquish in 2004 was a front-engined, long-nosed, rear-drive 540bhp GT that was the closest the firm had ever come to making a 200mph family car.On which note, let’s start with the practical stuff.

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Ford recalls 90,736 vehicles due to engine valve issue

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Filed under: Recalls , Ford , Lincoln , Truck , Crossover , SUV Continue reading Ford recalls 90,736 vehicles due to engine valve issue Ford recalls 90,736 vehicles due to engine valve issue originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 1 Sep 2024 09:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mazda MX-5 Geshi Is Belgian Dealer Special That Costs Nearly $60,000

Carscoops

Belgian dealer Mazda St-Michel and Gisele Racing created a special edition of the MX-5. The MX-5 Geshi features an exclusive color, BBS wheels, lowered suspension, and a new exhaust. It will be followed by similar limited-production specials inspired by the Japanese solar calendar. The current-generation Mazda MX-5 ND has been around for a decade, but it still reigns as one of the most affordable and enjoyable roadsters on the market.

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Cybertruck Owner Spends $4,200 On Stainless Steel-Look Wrap To Avoid Headache Of Actual Stainless Steel

Jalopnik

Stainless steel often proves to be anything but—anyone with stainless steel appliances can tell you that—but the Tesla Cybertruck’s steel body panels have made a mockery of the adjective. What is a Cybertruck owner who wants the benefits of blinding body panels without the hassle of near-constantly cleaning to do? One… Read more.

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The UK’s fastest EV charger has more power than any electric car can handle

Auto Express

There are only a handful of public chargers in the UK capable of topping 350kW - here’s all you need to know

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Italy Says the EU's Combustion Engine Ban Is 'Absurd'

Automotive News

Government officials believe there's a real risk the European car industry could collapse.

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Aston Martin Vanquish returns as 824bhp V12 flagship

Autocar

New Vanquish draws on One-77 and Valkyrie Super-GT gets evolved powerplant that's set to continue until 2030 – and possibly even later Aston Martin has revived the Vanquish name for a new flagship sports car that will boast 824bhp from a twin-turbo V12, making it the firm’s most powerful pure-combustion engined model yet. Originally planned to use a plug-in hybrid set-up based around a smaller V8, the British car maker’s £300,000 two-seat GT, which is due in October, instead keeps the engine la

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Ford patents way to pipe ads into your vehicle's cabin

Auto Blog

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Ford , Technology Continue reading Ford patents way to pipe ads into your vehicle's cabin Ford patents way to pipe ads into your vehicle's cabin originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 4 Sep 2024 09:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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German Car Sales Plunge In August As EV Slump Worsens

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Car sales in Germany dropped sharply in August versus the same month last year, with EVs suffering the worst, new data reveals. EV registrations fell by 69 percent last month and total passenger vehicle sales dropped 28 percent. Tesla’s sales slumped 66 percent in August, but Peugeot and Volvo gained ground. VW executives this week rationalized plans to close two plants by telling angry workers that the car market was in a rut and de mand was unlikely to return to pre-COVID levels.

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Towing A Cybertruck Incorrectly Could Make It Explode

Jalopnik

As it turns out, you can make a Tesla Cybertruck catch on fire and burn to the ground simply by towing it the wrong way. Nope, I’m not joking. It’s right there in the Cybertruck’s owner’s manual under “Instructions for Transporters.” For a truck that is meant to go anywhere and do anything , I feel like towing it the… Read more.

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Hennessey Venom F5-M Roadster is the world’s most powerful manual car

Auto Express

New F5-M Roadster sends 1,817bhp to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox, but only 12 will be built

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The BMW M5 Touring's Carbon Upgrades Give the Illusion of Lightness

Automotive News

M Performance Parts tailored to the super wagon make the ultimate family car stand out even further.

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Donuts not welcome: attending a new breed of car meet

Autocar

Tanoshi's meets emphasise community and inclusivity – we find out what's what Anyone who doubts that Cobham Services is the UK’s busiest motorway services wasn’t there on the evening of Saturday 27 July, when the queue of vehicles to get in extended to the very start of the slip roads. No, Taylor Swift hadn’t decided to hold an impromptu concert at the on-site Nando’s, but as the modified car world goes, it was as though she had: this was a Tanoshi Car Events meet, a phenomenon that’s taking the