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2025 Ferrari F1 car revealed as Hamilton era gets underway

Motor Authority

Ferrari has revealed the SF-25 as its contender for the 2025 Formula 1 season The SF-25 will be piloted by Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in the new season The first race will be the Australian Grand Prix, taking place on March 16 Ferrari's new Formula 1 race car for the 2025 World Championship has been fully revealed following its debut late.

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Uruguay January 2025: Fiat surges to highest share in 3 years

Best Selling Cars Blog

Fiat holds 21.2% of the Uruguayan market in January. New light vehicle sales in Uruguay edge up 2.8% year-on-year in January to 4,151 units. This is is the largest January volume in at least a decade. Fiat (+14.1%) improves on an already impressive year-ago performance to 21.2% share, its best since March 2022 and compared to 10.4% in December. In contrast Chevrolet (-26.1%) is in difficulty at #2 with 11% of the market vs. 15.9% over the Full Year 2024.

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Lexus repeats as No. 1 on Brand Reputation Scorecard

Auto Remarketing

Lexus is again No. 1 when it comes to brand reputation, according to the latest study by customer review and reputation management platform Widewail. Toyotas luxury brand topped the rankings for the second consecutive year in the 2025 Widewail Brand Scorecard, a study that examines and ranks the reputations of 29 auto brands in the U.S., with a health score of 97.

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F-150 Bows to an SUV?

AutoDealer Today

2024 sales may have brought a change of the guard in the U.S., at least for the year.

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Review: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT starts down the rally car trail

Motor Authority

XRT increases Ioniq 5’s ground clearance and rides on all-terrain tires Dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain makes 320 hp Ioniq 5 XRT gets more cladding, no skid plates Driving on a silty, sandy, rocky trail at Metate Ranch in Indio, Calif., I really want to treat this like a rally stage, but I’m worried the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT.

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Philippines Full Year 2024: Toyota tightens grip in record market

Best Selling Cars Blog

Renewed for 2024, the Toyota Wigo is up to #5 this year. Discover 30 years of Philippines Historical Data here. It's a record market for new vehicle sales in the Philippines at 475,094 units (+7.5%), eclipsing the previous best of 473,943 reached in 2017. Toyota (+8.

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Most Reliable New Cars For Your Buck Ranked

Carscoops

A new report says the 2025 Honda Civic offers the best long-term value of any new vehicle. The study looked at new-cars prices and the longevity of those models to calculate a lifetime cost. The Corolla was second in the value table and Toyota secured four positions in the top 15. If you’re the kind of buyer who likes to get maximum bang-per-buck and keeps a car for the long haul, make your next purchase Japanese.

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Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge is the the most powerful Rolls yet

Motor Authority

Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge adds power Infinity mode unlocks the full 659 hp A launch mode helps achieve a quicker 0-60 mph time The Rolls-Royce Spectre electric coupe is getting the automaker's Black Badge treatment, with more power and a design aesthetic that should appeal to your inner goth. Unveiled Tuesday, the Black Badge model's dual.

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Turkiye January 2025: BYD cracks Top 10, places Seal U at #5

Best Selling Cars Blog

The BYD Seal U is up to 5th place overall in Turkiye. 68,654 new light vehicles found a buyer in Turkiye in January, a harsh -13.9% year-on-year drop on a record January 2024 (79,701). This month’s volume is however the 2nd highest January in history. Renault (-15.8%) remains the most popular carmaker with 12.3% share vs. 10.8% over the Full Year 2024.

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Volkswagen and Audi Are Sticking with Gas Engines: Report

Motor 1

The German duo reportedly intends to extend the life cycle of current cars with combustion engines in Europe.

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What if we make our own E46 M3 Wagon?

Machines with Souls

BMW still hasn't brought over a touring model, but what if we just made our own E46 M3 Wagon, complete with the amazing S54 engine? The post What if we make our own E46 M3 Wagon? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Ram might bring back the hood ornament

Motor Authority

Stellantis is considering bringing back hood ornaments for its Ram pickup trucks, a new patent filing indicates. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Jan. 14, 2025, after being filed by Stellantis on March 13, 2023, the filing shows a hood ornament with the familiar Ram's head design of the truck brand's logo.

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Malawi Full Year 2024: Toyota Hilux and Nissan Navara dominate

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Hilux is the most popular vehicle in Malawi in 2024. Discover 12 years worth of Malawi Historical Data here 1,301 new vehicles found a buyer in Malawi in 2024. The Toyota Hilux keeps the lead with a gargantuan 17.3% share, distancing the Nissan Navara and Toyota Land Cruiser.

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Nikola Goes Bankrupt As Startup Once Valued Higher Than Ford Runs Out Of Cash

Carscoops

Startup Nikola has filed for Chapter 11 after failing to find financial help. The electric truck company was valued at $27 billion in 2020, making it more valuable than Ford. Founder Trevor Milton was hit with a four-year prison sentence in 2023 over fraud charges. Nikola this week joined Fisker , Proterra, and Lordstown Motors in a rogues’ gallery of EV startups that have bitten the dust.

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Renault makes EV fire suppression tech open to all manufacturers

Autocar

Removable disc in the battery casing allows water to reach the cells in the event of a fire Fireman Access device is said to allow an EV fire to be extinguished in the same time as an ICE vehicle The Renault Group has developed a fire suppression system for electric cars that promises to drastically reduce the time and water needed to extinguish blazes and it is now opening it up to other vehicle manufacturers.

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Verstappen’s F1 title defence rests on new Red Bull RB21

Motor Authority

Red Bull Racing has previewed its contender for the 2025 Formula 1 season The team's new car is known as the RB21 and will be piloted by Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson Verstappen will be chasing a fifth-straight title Red Bull Racing unveiled its 2025 Formula 1 challenger, the RB21, during the high-profile F1 75 live event in London late on.

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Indonesia January 2025: Toyota Kijang Innova leads, Denza launches

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Denza D9 has landed in Indonesia. Slow start of the year for Indonesian new vehicle sales. Wholesales are down -11.7% year-on-year in January to 61,843 while retail sales are off -18.4% to 63,858. Toyota (+5.2%) goes against the negative market with a small year-on-year uptick leading it to a 35.7% share vs. 33.4% over the Full Year 2024. In contrast Daihatsu (-30.5%), Honda (-13.5%), Mitsubishi (-27.8%), Suzuki (-18.8%) and Hyundai (-23.1%) all fall faster than the market.

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Did we all sleep on The Acura NSX?

Machines with Souls

Second gen Acura NSX values are dropping, but there is one version that might make you a decent paycheck in the near future. The post Did we all sleep on The Acura NSX? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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2025 Nissan Frontier Review: Sometimes, Old-School Recipes Work Just Fine

Carscoops

PROS ›› Great styling, attractive pricing, familiar powertrain, highly configurable CONS ›› Rough ride, tight back seats, poor fuel economy, middling towing capacity Automakers are obsessed with progress—sometimes to the point of excess. Every year, new models roll out with increasingly complex powertrains, cutting-edge tech, and price tags that make you wonder if you’re financing a truck or a small condo.

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Kia reveals EV4 electric sedan and hatch duo

Motor Authority

Kia will soon expand its electric vehicle lineup with the addition of the EV4 compact sedan and hatchback The EV4's design stays true to the bold lines of the concept version first revealed in 2023 Availability and pricing have yet to be announced Kia continues to expand its lineup of electric vehicles, with the new EV4 compact sedan and hatchback.

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Austria January 2025: Audi Q8, BYD Seal and Cupra Terramar hit record rankings

Best Selling Cars Blog

First Austrian Top 20 finish for the Cupra Terramar. It’s a splendid start of the year for new car sales in Austria, up 16.5% year-on-year in January to 20,448 units. The Top 3 brands all belong to the VW Group and all beat the market: Volkswagen is up 25.2% to 14.4% share vs. 14.2% over the Full Year 2024, Skoda is up 21.4% to 12.2% vs. 10.1% and Audi up 20.6% to 8.6% vs. 6%.

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New Jaguar EV Spied Looking Gigantic

Motor 1

A spy video shows the electric Jag prototype looking imposingly large.

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Brake Pad Dust Is Worse Than Diesel Emissions, Study Finds

Carscoops

Researchers have raised concerns about toxic emissions from car brake pads. The study found brake emissions could be more harmful than diesel fumes. Even EVs pollute via their brakes, though they also employ regenerating braking. Electric cars are hailed by many supporters as a key tool for reducing global warming as well making our air cleaner to breathe.

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Ford Transit Trail discontinued due to supply chain issue

Motor Authority

Adventure seekers living the van life just lost a vehicle option, at least for now. The Ford Transit Trail has been discontinued for the 2025 model year. It's unclear if the high-riding van with all-terrain tires will return for 2026. First reported by Jalopnik and then confirmed to Motor Authority by Ford spokesperson Elizabeth Kraft, the Transit.

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Media post: 10 Budget-Friendly Truck Upgrades That Make a Big Impact

Best Selling Cars Blog

You love your truck. It’s reliable, tough, and built to withstand whatever you subject it to. But honestly, there’s always room for improvement. The good news? You don’t have to break the bank to get your truck to look better, last longer, or perform better. With a few budget-friendly upgrades, you can get more life out of your car without breaking the bank.

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Next-Gen Camaro Plans 'Blown Apart' by Management: Report

Motor 1

The seventh-generation Chevy Camaro could be farther out than initially expected.

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New England Auto King Herb Chambers Sells Dealer Group For $1.4 Billion

Carscoops

The sale includes 33 dealerships, 52 franchises, and three collision centers in two states. Herb Chambers employs more than 2,200 people through his expansive dealer network. The value of existing inventory, parts, and supplies will be determined at a later date. A mega group of auto dealerships across Massachusetts and Rhode Island have been sold in a massive deal worth $1.34 billion.

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Review: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT starts down the rally car trail

Motor Authority

XRT increases Ioniq 5’s ground clearance and rides on all-terrain tires Dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain makes 320 hp Ioniq 5 XRT gets more cladding, no skid plates Driving on a silty, sandy, rocky trail at Metate Ranch in Indio, Calif., I really want to treat this like a rally stage, but I’m worried the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT.

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Kenya Full Year 2024: Isuzu D-Max in pole position again

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Isuzu D-Max is the best-selling vehicle in Kenya in 2024. Discover 12 years worth of Kenya Historical Data here 5,518 new vehicles hit Kenyan roads in 2024. The Isuzu D-Max continues to overwhelm the market in 2024 with a mammoth 21.4% share. The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 also shines with 16.

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BMW Made a "Superbrain" Computer to Power This Prototype

Motor 1

The Vision Driving Experience is a test rig for BMWs new Heart of Joy central computer destined for its Neue Klasse models.

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GM Execs Shut Down Plans To Revive Chevy Camaro

Carscoops

A business case for a possible seventh-generation Camaro wasn’t strong enough. While a new Camaro hasn’t been ruled out entirely, it’s now less likely to become a reality. Chevrolet had been eager to ensure the next Camaro would be cheaper. Regardless of whether you prefer a Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, or Dodge Challenger, Ford has to be applauded for keeping its pony car alive while its rivals have killed off their competitors.

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Tedson Etna is a Gallardo restomod ready to rock with modern supercars

Motor Authority

Croatian firm Tedson Motors has launched its latest restomod project, the Etna, a reimagined Lamborghini Gallardo that adds power while reducing weight. As first reported by Top Gear on Feb. 17, the Etna is a bold project that follows Tedson's philosophy of blending modern performance technology with modern design cues. One of its standout design.

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Final chance to have your say on UK's phase-out of ICE cars

Autocar

The government will only allow new zero-emission cars to be sold from 2035 onwards Our response to the UK government consultation on plans to ban the sale of new non-zero emission cars and vans The chance to have your say on the future of motoring in the UK ends tomorrow(18 February),when the government closes responses for the consultation on the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate.

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Honda Wanted Nissan to Scrap Its Hybrid Tech: Report

Motor 1

The proposal called for Nissan to abandon e-Power in favor of Honda's hybrid system.

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Nissan May Cut Next-Gen Rogue Costs By Moving More Production To Japan

Carscoops

Favorable foreign exchange rates make it cheaper to build the Rogue in Japan than in the US. Unnamed sources say US-built models could be lower-end ICE versions. Nissan recently teased the long-awaited Rogue PHEV, which was a notable omission from the range. Nissan had likely hoped that Honda could be its savior, but after partnership talks between the pair fell through, the struggling Japanese brand needs to go it alone and must quickly fix its precarious financial position.

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NASCAR's Jeff Gordon wants to help make "Days of Thunder" sequel

Motor Authority

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon has expressed his enthusiasm for a potential sequel to the 1990 cult classic "Days of Thunder," revealing that he has spoken with Tom Cruise about making it happen. According to the Associated Press, Gordon, speaking on the sidelines of this past weekend’s Daytona 500, confirmed that he had been in touch with.

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2025 BYD Sealion 7 review

CarExpert

BYD has rolled out its newest and perhaps most important model in Australia: the Sealion 7. The Chinese brand arrived in Australia in 2022 with a mid-sized electric SUV, the Atto 3 , which was followed soon after by two more EVs, the small Dolphin hatch and mid-sized Seal sedan, as the fast-growing carmaker worked to expand its local reach in new segments.

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