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MG releases first pictures of ZS EV replacement

Autocar

ES5 is longer and wider than the outgoing ZS EV New crossover – being detailed in full tomorrow – is based on same platform as 4 hatchback MG has released the first pictures of the ES5, the replacement for the outgoing ZS EV. An electric crossover, it is based on the same underpinnings as the MG 4 hatchback and is slightly longer (4.48m) and wider (1.85m) than the outgoing ZS EV.

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Alpine Alpenglow HY6 Updates Hydrogen Concept With A 730 HP V6

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The new Alpine Alpenglow HY6 is a follow-up to the HY4 rolling prototype. The biggest upgrade is the hydrogen-fueled twin-turbo V6 with 730 hp. The rolling prototype also features refined styling and aerodynamics. Alpine continues the development of its hydrogen-powered concept with the Alpenglow HY6 that debuted in Paris. The latest evolution of the hypercar features a new hydrogen V6 powertrain that produces double the power of its HY4 four-cylinder predecessor.

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Porsche recalls over 27,000 Taycans because of battery fire risk

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Porsche has issued a recall of its Taycan electric sedan because of a risk of the electric car's high-voltage battery experiencing a short circuit, something that could lead to a fire. The recall covers Taycans from the 2021-2024 model years, of which there are 27,527 examples affected in the U.S. According to the recall notice published by the.

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Ford Everest and Transit Custom recalled

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Ford is recalling over 38,000 vehicles across its Everest and Transit Custom lines due to the risk of injury to someone who blocks a closing window with a body part. “Due to a software issue, if a vehicle occupant places an obstruction such as a body part in the window space when the driver or passenger side windows are closing, the auto reverse function may not operate until significant pressure is applied,” the company says in its recall notice. “If the driver or passenger si

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Brembo Just Bought Ohlins for $405 Million

Automotive News

The two brands have big reputations when it comes to brakes and suspension components in performance applications.

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Chorley Group sees record turnover and £983k losses

Motor Trader

Chorley Group turned in what it described as disappointing final results for 2023 with the group delivering pre-tax losses of £983,000 compared to pre-tax profits of £2.02m in 2022 on turnover up 17.1% to a record £281.4m. The group was hit by high interest rates and a higher cost base throughout 2023 combined with a fall in used EV values in H2. “The directors were pleased with the business output given the company’s continued franchise expansion plans with two dealerships closed and a further

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Citroen Ami microcar gets new look inspired by 2CV ancestor

Autocar

Vent graphic and bulkier wings are nods to the iconic Citroën 2CV The UK's cheapest 'car' has been restyled with influence from Citroën's era-defining people's car Citroën has given the quirky Ami microcar a new look for its fourth birthday. Revealed at the Paris motor show , the 28mph two-seater has a new "sympathetic and more mature" front end which nods to the face of its spiritual successor, the 2CV.

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2025 Toyota RAV4 price and specs

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The Toyota RAV4 will go unchanged for the 2025 model year, with no price or spec adjustments expected. Nine variants are available across five different trim levels, with a starting price of $42,260 before on-road costs for the front-wheel drive RAV4 Hybrid GX. All models are powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid drivetrain, after the remaining petrol-only models were discontinued back in June. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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Worst motorway in England revealed: traffic, potholes, roadworks, it's got the lot

Auto Express

New survey sees drivers rank England’s motorways and ‘A’ roads – and it’s bad news across the board, as satisfaction ratings fall again

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GM Energy Introduces New PowerBank Options for EV Owners and Home Energy Management

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General Motors (GM) is stepping further into the energy sector with the introduction of the GM Energy PowerBank. This new stationary storage product gives electric vehicle (EV) owners the ability to store energy, integrate it with solar power, and use it to manage household electricity needs. This launch represents a push to expand GM Energy’s reach.

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Alpine A390 Beta previews rakish 2025 EV with A110 handling

Autocar

Alpine A390 Beta concept previews 2025-bound production car Production model will feature tri-motor set-up and active torque vectoring for "lightweight" feel The Alpine A390 Beta electric crossover concept has been conceived as “a bigger A110 for five” that pairs a futuristic fastback design with best-in-class driving dynamics. The concept will spawn a production car in 2025 that will use the Renault Group’s Ampr Medium EV platform (making it a relation of the Renault Megane E-Tech ) and be pos

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Alpine A110 R Ultime Gets A 345 HP Power Bump, Can Cost Up To $360k

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The Alpine A110 R Ultime is an extreme version of the sportscar, limited to 110 units. Upgrades include a more powerful 2.0-liter engine, and a sharper chassis setup. The starting price of €265k ($290k) can grow to €330k ($360k) with options. Alpine is ready to kickstart its EV-only era, but before that happens, it has another surprise for fans of the A110 nameplate.

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2025 GWM Tank 300 diesel set to tow more than petrol, hybrid

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The upcoming GWM Tank 300 diesel may have less power and torque than its petrol and hybrid counterparts, but it’s set to carry and tow more. The Tank 300 is gaining the option of the Cannon Alpha ute’s 135kW/480Nm 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine in Australia in the first quarter of 2025. According to government approval documents, the diesel-powered Tank 300 will offer a braked towing capacity of 3000kg – up 500kg on petrol and diesel models. 100s of new car deals are ava

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Dealer demand for AFVs gains momentum at auction

Motor Trader

The volumes of alternatively fueled vehicles (AFVs) sold at trade-to-trade platform iDealer Auction rose 13% in September. Although the average sold price (£14,342) and retail margin (£2,740) dipped slightly month-on-month, down by 2.6% and 7.6% respectively, trade demand remains robust with the selling price around £700 higher than the first quarter of the year.

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Car collisions with deer should be reported by law, says animal charity

Auto Express

The British Deer Society is calling for a law change that could impact drivers to stop the slaughter of deer on UK roads

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Renault 4 reborn as bold electric crossover for under £30,000

Autocar

The new 4 is positioned as a more family-friendly alternative to the reborn Renault 5 The 4 is the second model in Renault’s ‘Iconic Family’ after the smaller and closely related 5 electric supermini The new Renault 4 electric crossover is set to arrive in the UK next year with a starting price of less than £30k, continuing the revival of famous names from the French brand’s past with retro-futuristic designs.

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Alfa Romeo’s 2025 Tonale Debuts In Paris With Subtle Interior Refresh

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Alfa Romeo’s 2025 Tonale refresh brings only minor interior tweaks and a simplified lineup. The most noticeable update is a rotary selector that replaces the traditional gear lever. Changes have also been made to the instrument panel, offering improved readability. Alfa Romeo has given the Tonale a minor refresh for the 2025 model year—if you can even call it that.

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Tesla Cybercab autonomous taxi revealed

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Elon Musk has officially unveiled the Tesla Cybercab , a fully autonomous taxi that’s expected to enter production in 2026. The Tesla Cybercab was revealed at the We, Robot event held today at the Warner Bros. film studio in Los Angeles, and livestreamed on Tesla’s YouTube channel. Sharing a design very similar to previous renders, the Cybercab will debut as a two-door compact autonomous vehicle with an estimated sticker price of under US$30,000 (A$44,500).

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No One Wants Mercedes EVs

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US sales of the company's electric cars are down big time in the third quarter of 2024.

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Headlight glare on UK roads to be measured in government-backed project

Auto Express

Real-world testing aims to assess factors causing headlamp dazzle, and generate recommendations for government action

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Tata motors chairman Ratan Tata dies aged 86

Autocar

Ratan Tata was outspoken about his passion for Jaguar and Land Rover Tata Nano mastermind and passionate car enthusiast is credited with mobilising India and saving JLR Indian businessman Ratan Tata, former chairman of Jaguar Land Rover owner the Tata Group, has died at the age of 86. The company confirmed his passing in an official statement this evening (9 October), which read: "It is with deep sadness and with a heavy heart that we inform you of the demise of our beloved chairman, Ratan N T

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New Leapmotor B10 Goes After Europe’s EV Market With Stellantis In Its Corner

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Leapmotor’s B10 compact SUV debuted in Paris, targeting the competitive European EV market. It will go on sale in Europe late next year, offering both all-electric and range-extended versions. Expected to come in under €30,000, the B10 takes aim at more established players in the segment. It feels like every other week there’s a new Chinese automaker rolling into Europe, undeterred by the looming threat of EU tariffs.

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Tesla Robovan revealed as wild 20-passenger autonomous shuttle

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Tesla’s We, Robot event today marked the long-awaited reveal of the Cybercab , but company CEO Elon Musk included a surprise unveiling. The Robovan – or as the outspoken CEO pronounces it, the ‘Ro-bovan’ – was revealed at Warner Bros. studio in Los Angeles. Resembling a streamlined locomotive more so than any existing people mover or minibus, the Robovan can carry up to 20 people or can be used to transport goods. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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This Broken BMW Engine Is Proof You Should Ignore Factory Oil Change Intervals

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Plastic timing chain guides and long oil change intervals mean some turbocharged BMW engines have a tendency to starve themselves.

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New Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger Edition - pictures

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The newest release from Aston Martin 'Q' branch, the Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger Edition

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Dacia Bigster is brand's largest, most expensive model to date

Autocar

Family-sized 4x4 will land in the UK next year in full-hybrid and mild-hybrid guises The Bigster is Dacia’s largest model yet and kick-starts the Romanian brand’s ambitious plans to expand into the ultra-competitive C-segment market. Claimed by Dacia to make the “C-SUV more affordable”, the long-awaited Bigster will sit above the technically-related Duster crossover and is set to arrive next year at a sub-£30,000 price that will undercut key rivals such as the Skoda Kodiaq , Peugeot 5008 and For

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2025 Citroen C4 And C4 X Debut In Paris With A New Face

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The new C5 Aircross Concept might be the highlight of the Citroen booth at the Paris Auto Show 2024, but the French brand hosted another interesting premiere. The Citroen C4 and C4 X benefit from a mid-lifecycle update for 2025, adopting a redesigned exterior, comfier seats and a digital instrument cluster. The closely-related models wear a redesigned face, with a slimmer and boxier arrangement for the split headlights.

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2025 Toyota GR86: Updated range, limited edition priced for Australia

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The updated 2025 Toyota GR86 range is arriving in local showrooms in December 2024 , bringing with it a new special edition. While some brands have increased prices of their vehicles, Toyota has kept GR86 pricing at the same point as at its launch in 2022. For 2025, it’ll still open at $43,240 before on-road costs for the GT. Slotting atop the range is the new Limited Edition.

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Porsche Taycan Sales Have Fallen Off a Cliff

Automotive News

Meanwhile, buyers are scooping up 718s before Porsche pulls the plug next year.

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Punchy 254bhp MINI John Cooper Works Electric charges in

Auto Express

MINI finally reveals a spicy electric variant of the iconic John Cooper Works hatch

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Rolls-Royce Ghost refresh brings new materials, connectivity boost

Autocar

New Mustique Blue paint's hue is inspired by the eponymous island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Update comes as the average Ghost buyer spends 10% of the car’s price on customisation Rolls-Royce has updated its Ghost limousine , introducing new materials and technologies in response to increasing demand for personalisation. The average Ghost buyer spends an additional 10% of the car’s retail price – roughly £30,000 – on customisation, Rolls-Royce said.

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You Can’t Make This Up: Tesla Owner Blocks Windshield With Sunshade, Lets FSD Drive

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The Tesla Model 3’s monitoring systems apparently failed as a driver blocked the windshield An in-built camera is also supposed to track eye movements to ensure a driver remains attentive. Yet, someone found a way to relax in the EV and let its semi-autonomous systems do the driving. A few years ago, Tesla was being fiercely criticized for rolling out driver-assistance technologies without any effective driver-monitoring system.

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Search underway for GT-R stolen from Nissan Heritage Collection

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Nissan Australia is racing to recover a rare R32 Skyline GT-R that was stolen from its Melbourne headquarters in Mulgrave yesterday. The car in question is an immaculate red 1991 model with Victorian registration GTR 091, purchased by Nissan Australia back in 2015 for its heritage collection. It’s a bone-stock example that Nissan claims was the first locally delivered car to be sold here.

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This V-16 Engine Is Made From 16 Chainsaws

Automotive News

There's nearly one liter of displacement in this monstrosity, and it actually works. Sort of, anyway.

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Elon Musk Lost $15 Billion After Tesla’s Cybercab Reveal

Jalopnik

Good morning! It’s Monday, October 14, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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New Alpine A110 R Ultime is a £276k swansong with 345bhp

Autocar

A110 is bowing out due to new safety regulations it doesn't comply with. Ferrari money and Porsche pace for the final new version of Alpine's sports coupé Alpine has revealed an extreme new special edition of the A110 with 345bhp and a top-end price tag of nearly £300,000. Called the A110 R Ultime, the final edition of the French brand's halo sports car is one of the most expensive four-cylinder cars of all time, far exceeding the £90,000 A110 R on which it is based with a start price of £209,00

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2025 Renault 4 E-Tech Is A Small Electric SUV With Retro Looks

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Renault took the wraps off the all-new 4 E-Tech at the Paris Auto Show, exactly two years after the previewing concept. The fully electric subcompact SUV serves as a “retro-futuristic reinvention” of the original Renault 4 from the ’60s, with a practicality-focused and budget-friendly nature. The R4 E-tech shares 68 percent of its components with the R5 E-Tech, riding on the same AmpR Small architecture.