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Lotus open to Emira hybrid as electric successor pushed back

Motor Authority

Lotus plans to launch hybrids to join its EVs The company says it is open to launching an Emira hybrid Lotus is working on an electric successor to the Emira, but the launch may be delayed Lotus not long ago planned to exclusively launch electric vehicles, leaving the Emira sports car as its last vehicle equipped with a gas engine. However, the.

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North Macedonia October 2024: Podium 100% Skoda, Superb surprise leader

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The Skoda Superb is the best-selling vehicle in North Macedonia in October. According to data shared with us by our local partner CE Auto , the North Macedonian new car market surges 41.3% year-on-year in October to a still shy 544 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 40.1% to 6,092. The Skoda Superb comes out of nowhere (meaning outside the September Top 10) to land directly in pole position with a dominant 8.6% share.

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Alan Mann Racing turns 60 – learn its history

Motor Authority

The U.K.'s Alan Mann Racing today specializes in maintaining classic cars and developing restomods, but it was once a mainstay of the racing scene, as this video explains. Alan Mann Racing, or AMR for short, was founded in 1964 by racing enthusiast Alan Mann, who'd gotten his start running a garage that prepared race cars for competition. Mann.

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Solar-Powered Car to Debut at CES

AutoDealer Today

Startup’s creation nearing development is said to offer daily driving off the grid.

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Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Autocar

Time’s up for atmo-V8-engined, rear-driven, manual-shift muscle cars, right? Wrong, says seventh-generation 'Stang With large-capacity performance cars dropping like flies in Europe, it comes as a pleasant surprise to tell you that the Ford Mustang is back for another round.And it arrives on these shores not as an item of near-contraband, attainable only via third-party importation.

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Out-of-control Tesla crashes into cars, plunges off carpark roof

CarExpert

The two occupants of a Tesla Model S which crashed into two cars and plunged off the roof of a Sydney carpark are lucky to be alive, with footage of the dramatic incident posted online. Dashcam footage obtained by 9 News Sydney shows a Tesla Model S crashing into a Toyota LandCruiser Prado and subsequently the camera car on the roof of a carpark at DFO Homebush.

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Jeep patents drone system as an off-road assistant

Motor Authority

Jeep is looking at ways to integrate drones with its vehicles, as recent patent filings indicate. One possible use Jeep is looking to patent is off-road spotting. Instead of a person getting out of the vehicle to survey the terrain ahead and direct the driver over the appropriate line through obstacles, Jeep proposes deploying a drone from an.

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How long do you have after the low-fuel light comes on?

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That gleaming orange symbol on your dash signals it’s time to refuel, but how long do you really have before you run out of fuel? Photos: iStock – sf1nks/kckate16 If you are a particularly anxious person, seeing the fuel light appear on your dash can cause panic. But have you ever pushed it to see how much more range you can get out of your tank?

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New Jaecoo 7: upmarket off-roader lands with sub-£30k price

Autocar

First UK-bound car from Chery-owned 'premium off-road' brand targets both mainstream and premium marques The new Jaecoo 7, the first UK vehicle from the new ‘premium off-road’ brand, will arrive in in January, priced from £29,435 to take on rivals as broad as the Range Rover Evoque and Kia Sportage. Created by Chinese car giant Chery , Jaecoo – a portmanteau of 'jäeger', the German word for hunter, and 'cool' – is a sister brand to Omoda, which was launched in the UK earlier this year.

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Radical new Jaguar EV concept leaked

CarExpert

Jaguar’s highly anticipated – and slightly controversial – electric concept car has leaked ahead of time, previewing what the brand’s rebirth will look like. Though the official unveiling of Jaguar’s concept isn’t due to take place until later today, images of the car surfaced online via CocheSpias and Wilco Blok. First teased as a camouflaged prototype before a publicly derided online rebranding campaign , the slab-shaped grand touring concept will eventually influence Jaguar’s new electric-onl

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James May Throws Some Love Jaguar’s Way As Concept Leaks

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Jaguar has taken a lot of heat for its rebranding campaign but James May says he’s excited about the automaker’s new car. The ex-Top Gear and Grand Tour host was speaking to BBC Radio when he offered the embattled car brand some positive vibes. May’s comments went out as Jag’s new concept coupe leaked ahead of the official reveal in Miami tonight.

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Relocated TMS Volvo Leicester store now open

Motor Trader

TMS Motor Group’s new multi-million pound Volvo Leicester store is now open. Originally located on Almond Road, customers can now find the dealership on Melton Road. The showroom has the latest range of Volvo cars on display, including the EX30 and the pure electric XC40 and plug-in hybrids, as well as a wide range of Volvo Selekt Approved Used models.

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Stellantis proposes Luton plant closure

Autocar

Plant's operations would be moved to Ellesmere Port Stellantis has announced plans to close the long-running Vauxhall commercial vehicle factory in Luton. The global car maker says, if proposals launched today are given the go-ahead, operations would be moved to Ellesmere Port - as well as hundreds of jobs. More to follow.

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Nissan has ’12 or 14 months to survive’ as financial situation gets dicey – report

CarExpert

Is it the 1990s all over again? Nissan’s financial situation has gotten dire, with The Financial Times reporting it’s urgently looking to find a long-term, steady shareholder such as a bank or insurance group as Alliance partner Renault looks to reduce its stake. “We have 12 or 14 months to survive,” a senior official close to Nissan told the publication.

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Review: 2025 Audi S6 E-Tron pedals influence with battery power

Motor Authority

The S6 E-Tron replaces the gas-powered S6 It’s Sportback only, so far, for America Prices? Still TBD for the U.S., with sales set for late spring or summer 2025 The gas-powered S7 gets updated, will soldier on Fly for hours to the southwest from Madrid, along the coast of northwestern Africa, and eventually the dormant volcano Mount Teide.

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2,200-Mile Tesla Model 3 Performance ‘Highland’ Sells For $12k Under MSRP

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The Tesla Model 3 Performance is a seriously fast sports sedan. Now, buyers are finding it with deep discounts on the second-hand market. One crossed the auction block at $12k under MSRP and another is up for grabs. Love them or hate them, electric vehicles can deliver mind-bending performance. We’re talking supercar levels of acceleration here, at least for 0-60 mph (96 km/h) and quarter-mile sprints.

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Vertu extends partnership with Barbuck

Motor Trader

Vertu Motors has extended its partnership with call tracking supplier Barbuck, signing a new two-year contract. Established in 2016, the partnership sees Barbuck supply Vertu with its advanced call tracking solution ‘Calltracks’. Vertu gains insights by understanding its customers omnichannel journey leading to call enquiries. The latest contract will see new technical developments enhance marketing, sales and operational processes.

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Lotus says 'never say never' to Emira hybrid as it slows all-EV plan

Autocar

As Lotus adds range-extender options and pushes back EV sports car, Emira could live on with electrification Lotus could electrify the Emira and extend its lifecycle as the brand moves to hybridise its line-up and pushes back the sports car's long-awaited electric replacement. It's responding to flagging uptake of electric luxury cars by reducing its sales volume ambitions over the coming years and introducing a new range-extender (REx) powertrain option in a bid to boost the appeal of its EVs.

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Several more car brands will leave Australia, warns dealer body

CarExpert

More and more auto brands are entering Australia’s cluttered new-car market, and the head of the organisation that represents local dealers says something has to give. “The question is how many important brands are going to leave,” said James Voortman, CEO of the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) at CarExpert’s Road to Purchase in 2025 live event yesterday.

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Insider says Nissan has “12-14 months to survive”

Motor Authority

Times are tough at Nissan. The automaker announced plans last month to lay off approximately 9,000 employees, representing 6.7% of its global workforce, and to cut production capacity by 20% due to declining sales, primarily in the U.S. and China. The Financial Times, citing insider sources, has now reported that Nissan is seeking an anchor.

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Nissan Dealer Employee Facing 20 Years For Illegally Selling Lift Kits, Costing Dealership $575k

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Robert McLane ordered lift kits through Formula Nissan but sold them privately on Facebook. The ex-parts director at the dealer will face sentencing on December 12. A former parts and service director at Formula Nissan in Barre, Vermont, has pleaded guilty to mail fraud for ordering lift kits but then selling them privately in a scheme that cost the dealership over $575,000.

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Jaguar F-Type ZP Edition: A thunderous celebration of combustion

Drive.com

The famed British marque is bidding farewell to internal combustion with one last gloriously supercharged V8 fling, the Jaguar F-Type ZP Edition. If there is to be a swan song for the Jaguar brand, then the Jaguar F-Type ZP Edition plays the perfect melody. The V8-powered monster is the last-ever petrol-powered sports car built by Jaguar, with the fabled and famed British brand (now owned by Indian conglomerate Tata) transitioning to a fully electric lineup beginning in 2026.

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New pictures released of upcoming Range Rover Electric

Autocar

Land Rover brand's first EV tests in extreme conditions as it approaches a launch next year The new electric Range Rover is undergoing final-stage testing ahead of its launch next year. New images show JLR's second production EV testing in the United Arab Emirates – following Arctic Circle testing earlier this year – where temperatures are hitting as high as 50deg C with humidity levels of 90%.

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Range Rover Electric: Off-road-ready luxury EV undergoes desert testing

CarExpert

The first electric Range Rover is undergoing testing in the United Arab Emirates, where the brand hopes to push the limits of its battery and powertrain in one of the most electric vehicle (EV)-unfriendly environments possible. Range Rover says the testing program for its electric prototypes is the “most intensive testing” any of its models has ever experienced, with the desert conditions intended to “ensure the entire propulsion system is reliably temperature-controlled and bu

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Lamborghini puts World Endurance Championship progam on hold

Motor Authority

Lamborghini competes in both the IMSA SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship with its SC63 LMDh and Huracán GT3 race cars. However, the automaker announced on Nov. 22 that it will put its World Endurance Championship program on hold next season. In a statement, Lamborghini said the WEC's new rules requiring at least two.

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Nissan Slashing US Production By 17% As It Fights For Survival

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Due to slowing sales and struggling finances, Nissan may only survive for 12-14 months if it can’t find a new anchor investor. Nissan recently revealed it is selling more than 149 million Mitsubishi shares. The Frontier and Rogue account for roughly 30% of the brand’s US sales. Nissan is cutting production in the US through to the end of March 2025 in a move that will impact the output of the popular Frontier and Rogue.

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Jay Leno Had His Turbine Car Rebuilt. Watch His First Drive Right Here

Motor 1

Leno's Turbine car had a full meltdown and had to be almost completely rebuilt, but now it's back in action thanks to many of the car's original engineers.

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Hyundai Ioniq 9 prototype review

Autocar

Hyundai goes big with a seven-seat electric flagship that majors on practicality and long-distance refinement Hyundai’s American proving ground in the Mojave Desert, where we've had an early taste of the new Hyundai Ioniq 9, is all about big: big skies, big temperatures and, erm, big tacos at the canteen.You could fit the entirety of LAX airport within the boundary of its high-speed oval, the mercury reliably tops 40deg C in summer and there's mile after punishing mile of test track where the Ko

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Walkinshaw’s final Holden VL Commodore uncovered and on sale

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The last example of the car which put Walkinshaw on the path of being Holden’s in-house performance arm for the best part of three decades has come out of hiding, and its owners are willing to sell. Prior to 1988, Tom Walkinshaw Racing was best known for racing Jaguars which had won the 1985 Bathurst 1000, but that all changed when Holden had its infamous falling out with Peter Brock and his dealer team in 1987.

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Bentley is now adding texture to its Mulliner builds

Motor Authority

Demand for Bentley's Mulliner personalization department is at record levels. According to Bentley, roughly three out of every four of its vehicles leave the factory with some Mulliner touches. With the strong demand, Mulliner is looking at ways to expand its offerings. One route is the introduction of much more tactile materials and finishes.

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VW Bringing Back True ‘Volkswagen’ Looks For Facelifted ID.3 And ID.4

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Volkswagen is shifting its design focus to better compete with rivals like Tesla’s Model Y. The updated ID.3 and ID.4 will adopt a fresh design inspired by the ID.2 concept. The company is also responding to criticism by re-introducing buttons to its interiors. Volkswagen is readying a raft of improvements for the ID.3 and ID.4 that won’t just overhaul their designs, but also introduce new interiors and improvements to their underpinnings.

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2025 Hyundai Inster electric car: Initial Australian specs confirmed

Drive.com

The Hyundai Inster electric city hatch will be offered in Standard Range and Extended Range variants in Australia, with mostly identical specifications. Initial Australian specifications for the 2025 Hyundai Inster electric car have been confirmed. Hyundai Australia has announced the Inster will be available in two variants – Standard Range and Extended Range – with different battery capacities and wheel sizes.

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Get three issues of Autocar for £3

Autocar

Hurry - this offer is only available until 2nd December! It’s Black Friday deals week, and you’re in the driving seat. Pay just £3 for three issues of Autocar in whichever format you choose. Get 3 issues of Autocar for £3 here Be the first to read the biggest car news, in-depth reviews and rigorous road tests of new models – all beautifully complemented by the best photography in the business.

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Ford Ranger Super Duty: Tougher ute to get F-Series parts

CarExpert

The Ford Ranger Super Duty – a heavier-duty version of the best-selling ute – will benefit from parts shared with the larger F-Series family to cope with its uprated load-hauling figures. Ford has confirmed the Ranger Super Duty will be fitted with eight-stud hubs – sourced from the North American F-250 Super Duty – which 18-inch steel wheels and 33-inch all-terrain tyres will be secured to.

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2027 Audi SQ7 spied for first time

Motor Authority

The upcoming third-generation Audi Q7 has been spotted testing in sporty SQ7 guise A debut for the new Q7 is expected in late 2025 or early the following year The new midsize three-row SUV may be among the last Audis launched with a gas engine Audi is working on a redesign for its Q7, and the new generation's sporty SQ7 variant has been spotted.

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Nissan Exec Warns “We Have 12 Or 14 Months To Survive”

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A Nissan official reportedly admitted the brand has 12-14 months to survive without a new investor. Renault is decreasing its share in the Japanese carmaker Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn predicted a disguised takeover from Honda last August. Nissan Motor Corporation is in search of a new anchor investor as the company grapples with what it has labeled “emergency mode” during a press conference earlier this month.

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Nissan has ’12 or 14 months’ to survive without new investor – report

Drive.com

A senior official has reportedly said the company’s future is questionable if it cannot find a new investor to recover from its current woes. Nissan reportedly has a little over a year to save itself – and ensure the company’s future – with sliding sales, increased costs and global job losses leading to a self-proclaimed ‘Emergency Mode’. That’s the situation according to an unnamed ‘senior official’ close to the car maker who told the Financial Times , “We [ Nissan ] have 12 or 14 months to sur

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