Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Porsche first implemented turbochargers on its race cars The first turbocharged Porsche was the 917 Porsche turbocharges many of its road cars today and some EVs even wear the badge Porsche was one of the first automakers to adopt turbocharging—and the impetus was racing. General Motors introduced turbocharged road cars in the early 1960s.
Machines with Souls
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
There's a BMW M2 lease deal that seems incredible, but is it too good to be true? I try some maths and explain how to solve the monthly payment problem. The post Watch out for this sneaky BMW M2 lease appeared first on Machines With Souls.
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Best Selling Cars Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Kia Picanto is the best-selling vehicle in Cyprus in August. Data shared with us by our local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT show a Cyprus new car market up 10.3% year-on-year in August to 812 sales, leading to a year-to-date tally up 9% to 10,962. Kia (+186.8%) posts a stellar month to reach 26.8% share, its highest since the 28.7% it reached in July 2023.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
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
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD generates 815 hp from a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 Ford claims a top speed of 202 mph and a Nürburgring lap time of under seven minutes Pricing will start around $325,000 Ford is working on a super Mustang that will rewrite the rule book on what the iconic pony car is capable of, both on the road and track. The car.
Machines with Souls
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Precision Package can be considered the "CS" of Caddy performance sedans, and a better version of the M5 CS. The post Cadillac made a CT5-V Blackwing “CS” and you don’t even know it appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Drive.com
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Thinking about saving money on your first car by buying something older? Think twice, say paramedics who have witnessed the risks firsthand. First responders have pleaded with young drivers to jump into a safer, newer car after seeing the horrors of accidents in older models. RELATED: Which country has the most car accidents in the world? Young people are over-represented in the road toll.
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Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Pirelli and Bosch plan to jointly develop tires with embedded sensors that can transmit data directly to a vehicle's onboard computers. These software-enhanced tires will deliver "greater safety, comfort, and sustainability, as well as improved driving dynamics," the two companies said. That will be made possible by harnessing data from tires to.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Round lighting signatures are inspired by the original Estafette New ZFlexEVan provides first look at debut model from Renault's partnership with Volvo Trucks Renault has revived the Estafette as a high-tech, city-focused load-lugger called the ZFlexEVan. The new concept previews the debut model from the French company’s tie-up with Volvo Trucks, called Flexis, and it has been designed to stand out from the aggressive-looking diesel vans on the market.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Ford has shared some key specifications of its first Ranger plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as it nears its local launch. Unveiled a year ago, Ford has kept most of the Ranger PHEV’s details close to its chest, however with Australian deliveries due sometime in 2025, it has now provided greater insight into the cleaner ute. At the IAA Transportation Show in Germany, Ford announced the PHEV drivetrain will be available across the existing Ranger XLT, Sport and Wildtrak grades, as well as a new limited-edit
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
VW claims the new narrow grille on the Taos gives it a more modern appearance. First seen on the Mk8 Golf, the slimline grille is now added to the Jetta and Tiguan. Upcoming VW models, including the US-spec Tiguan, will also feature this design update. The facelifted VW Taos made its debut this week, bringing more equipment, a gutsier powertrain lineup and, most notably, a sleek, slimline grille that gives the whole car a radically different look to the model it replaces.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
There's been a major shakeup at the BMW Group design department, including the addition of former Polestar design chief Maximilian Missoni among the ranks. The revised structure, announced on Sept. 13, is still led by Adrian van Hooydonk, who has held the top position since 2009, when he replaced Chris Bangle. However, a major change is at the.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Can a fancy restomod really be 33 times better than the classic 4x4? What a month for Land Rover Defender residuals, with the announcement of not one but two restoration-and-modification specials. I also see that we’re deep into territory that I predicted (go me) in 2016, when I thought that within a few years, old Defenders would be rebranded as Defender Classics.
Automotive News
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Carlos Tavares has given each brand a of them a ten-year period to determine their viability. Will they all survive?
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
The train is built by Siemens and is known as the Mireo Plus B. Power comes courtesy of lithium-titanium-oxide batteries from Toshiba. Germany’s Baden-Württemberg state has leased the train to Tesla. Tesla has started operating a train in Germany , fittingly dubbed the Giga Train. However, not all is as it may seem, as this is not a train that the electric carmaker has designed, developed, or built.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
McLaren's Oscar Piastri won the 2024 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix The win means McLaren now leads the Constructors' Champion Reigning world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing still leads the Drivers' Championship McLaren's Oscar Piastri drove superbly on Sunday to take victory in the 2024 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. It was the.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Ford Ranger will once again feature onboard power sockets from the factory, almost three years after the feature was first introduced here and for the first time in the ute’s current generation. Ever since the new-generation Ford Ranger went on sale in Australia in mid-2022, it has been without an interior power socket, as the 230V 150W outlet fitted to the previous-generation model was found to not meet Australian standards.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Stinger GT's successor would likely use the E-GMP platform 'EV1' and 600bhp+ performance model could be next in brand's electric expansion Kia is planning to bookend its range of EVs, with an entry-level city car and a new halo model under consideration. The Korean brand has trademarked names from EV1 to EV9 for a range of models, and while it has confirmed that an EV2 will sit below the new EV3 , the prospect of an EV1 has been off the table until now.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Electric cars can achieve faster 0-60 mph times compared to their hybrid and gas counterparts. Hybrid vehicles leverage additional power sources to enhance performance despite added weight. AWD systems combined with advanced launch control significantly improve acceleration. Speed and power are available across the automotive world more than ever before.
Motor Authority
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Audi's flexible app-based car rental service known as Audi On Demand is coming to an end. The automaker states on the service's website that the final date by which a car can be reserved is Sept. 30, 2024. The service was launched in the U.S. in 2015 and later merged with the independent car rental service Silvercar, which Audi acquired in 2017.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Hyundai’s second-smallest hatch is now more expensive, but it’s had some key changes. The i30 was Hyundai’s second best-selling model in 2023, behind only the Tucson SUV. It led its segment on the VFACTS sales charts, ranking above even the Toyota Corolla (20,626 sales versus 19,986 sales). For 2025 it’s received a minor facelift that has brought some smart tweaks, namely a refreshed front end with sleek headlights.
Autocar
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Front bumper is different to that fitted to regular Q6 with new DRLs and lower grille Could this be a Dakar-flavoured Q6 E-tron or a mule for something altogether more radical? Audi appears to be gearing up for the launch of a hardcore electric off-roader, with a distinctive prototype having been spotted testing at a company facility in Germany. Although based on the upcoming Q6 E-tron Sportback, it's significantly taller and wider than the regular electric SUV.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Tesla Model 3, Kia Niro EV, and Maserati Levante saw the biggest price drops. Six out of the seven vehicles with the sharpest depreciation are electric models. Used EVs lost value four times faster than gasoline cars, according to the study. New EVs still cost more than ICE-engined alternatives, but on the used market electric cars are rapidly descending into bargain territory.
Drive.com
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
The tough off-roader gets even tougher with a body kit and custom wheels from the famed Japanese tuning house. The 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado is due in Australia by the end of 2024, but has already been beefed up by famed Japanese car customiser Wald International. The latest release from Wald International – the Osaka, Japan-based makers of custom body kits and aftermarket wheels – is a wildly modified Prado, known as the Toyota LandCruiser 250 Series in Japan and the United States.
Automotive News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
With Colin McRae at the wheel and a Martini livery, the World Rally Championship made an icon out of the first Ford Focus.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Businesses in the Chinese province of Zhejiang have reportedly started banning electric vehicles (EVs) from their underground carparks amidst concerns over spontaneous combustion. According to Radio Free Asia , a five-star hotel in Hangzhou and another in Xiaoshan have implemented bans. The security manager of a five-star hotel in Hangzhou told local media “based on the characteristics of electric vehicle fires and our hotel’s firefighting capabilities, we think it safer not to allow them into t
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The new 2025 VW Transporter and Caravelle are based on the Ford Transit and Tourneo Custom. They come in various bodystyles with options for turbodiesel, PHEV, and BEV powertrains. The PanAmericana trim brings rugged looks, better suited with the optional all-wheel-drive. Update 9/16: We’ve added new photos following the world premiere of the VW Transporter and Caravelle at the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hannover, Germany.
Drive.com
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
The celebrity chef is ready to serve up his classic Ford Capri after spending big bucks on the two-door sports car. A classic Ford Capri sports car belonging to celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is due to go under the hammer later this month in the UK. Listed on ClassicCarAuctions.co.uk , the 1970 Ford Capri 3000 GT Mark I is believed to be one of only 31 remaining on UK (United Kingdom) roads.
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Hendy Group has expanded its multi-brand dealership in Poole with the addition of Peugeot and Citroën. This will be the first time that these brands have their own official showrooms in Dorset. The expansion further consolidates the group’s partnership with the Stellantis vehicle manufacturing group. Paul Hendy, CEO of Hendy Group, said: “This will be great news for car buyers in Dorset, as it will greatly improve access to the many exciting new models from Peugeot and Citroën.
Car Examer
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
In this article, we’ll break down how mileage blockers work, what they’re used for, and whether or not they’re on the right side of the law. If you’ve been looking into used cars or the latest in vehicle technology, you might have heard about something called a mileage blocker. It’s a controversial tool designed to alter a car’s mileage reading.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
A class action lawsuit claims the 2023 BMW X1’s transmission shows dangerous behavior. The lawsuit alleges the seven-speed dual-clutch is jerky and slow, risking rollaways. For 2023, BMW redesigned the X1 and replaced its automatic transmission with a DCT. BMW ’s latest X1 is the target of a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges its transmission makes the car dangerous, and even “life-threatening” to drive.
Drive.com
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Skoda Enyaq – a fully electric medium-size SUV – is here, but will initially be available in ‘coupe’ form with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. 2025 Skoda Enyaq pricing and specifications Model range starts with 210kW, rear-wheel drive and 561km driving range rating Top-spec RS gets 250kW and all-wheel drive Priced from $69,990 before on-road costs Pricing for the 2025 Skoda Enyaq mid-sized SUV has been revealed by the Czech car brand, with stock scheduled to arrive in Austra
Auto Express
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The hybrid Ford Ranger can provide 27 miles of EV range or act as a mobile generator in remote spots
Motor Trader
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed a “dangerous shortfall” in the number of technicians qualified to repair and maintain vehicles featuring Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). It said 13% of vehicles has some degree of autonomy, while just 2% of the technicians in the UK (4,425 individuals) are IMI TechSafe registered and qualified to work safely on servicing, repairing and maintaining these complex and potentially life-saving systems.
Carscoops
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Renault has unveiled the electric Estafette concept that previews a production van coming in 2026. The Estafette takes its name and styling cues from a Renault van popular in the 1960s and ’70s. Powertrain details are under wraps, but the van uses a FlexEVan platform developed with Volvo. Renault has been using its back catalog for inspiration again, this time for the Estafette, a concept that previews a production electric panel van that’ll be ready in 2026.
Automotive News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
It had 368,000 miles and significant damage to its internals, but it still ran.
CarExpert
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
The long-standing rivalry between the two Japanese giants will be refreshed with the arrival of the next-generation Nissan Patrol. Patrol Nissan’s new Patrol was unveiled in the Middle East earlier this month, bringing with it bold looks, larger dimensions, and V6 power. That’s right, gone is the thirsty naturally aspirated V8 from the current model, replaced with a twin-turbo V6 claimed to be more economical while offering a boost in power.
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