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Jordan January-September 2024: Changan #3, Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup back at #1

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Changan is the third best-selling brand in Jordan. 28,720 new cars found a buyer in Jordan over the first 9 months of the year, a tiny +0.1% year-on-year improvement. Knocked down to #2 over H1, Toyota (-19.3%) reclaims the brands top spot albeit with a freefalling market share at 31.9% vs. 39.

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Past II Future is a heritage-inspired limited edition

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz partnered with fashion designer Nigo on a limited-edition G-Class celebrating the iconic SUV's 45th anniversary. Limited to just 20 units worldwide, the G-Class Past II Future features green and gray two-tone exterior paintwork, with blacked-out exterior trim and wheels. Inside, the limited edition has checkered upholstery.

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Audi A2 E-tron revealed as EV reworking of hypermiling hatchback

Autocar

Seminal 1990s supermini celebrates its 25th anniversary with a one-off electro-mod conversion Audi has reinvented the cult-classic A2 hatchback with electric power and a futuristic new look to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The one-off Audi A2 E-tron is the latest creation to emerge from Audi ’s apprenticeship programme, which in recent years has given us the outlandish RS6 GTO concept and a 240bhp, race-inspired reworking of the NSU Prinz.

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New Lexus LFR Supercar Breaks Cover In Street-Legal Form

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The road-going version of the rumored Lexus LFR has been spotted on public roads. This homologation special shows some key differences from the V8-powered GT3 racecar. Both models are an evolution of the Toyota GR GT3 Coupe concept from 2022. The long-awaited successor to the Lexus LFA, rumored to carry the LFR badge, has finally made its public debut, this time in fully street-legal form.

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BYD’s luxury Denza brand locked in for Australia

CarExpert

EVDirect, BYD’s local distributor, has confirmed the luxurious Denza brand will be launching in Australia during 2025. At this stage the company hasn’t confirmed what its local model lineup will look like from launch. But Denza, which is now wholly owned by BYD, currently offers a wide range of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric vehicles (EVs) in China.

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 clocks top speed of 233 mph

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is now fastest production car in GM history Stock example reached 233 mph during recent testing A more potent Corvette Zora is thought to be coming The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the current flagship of the C8 Corvette family, has just gone where no production Corvette has gone before. Chevrolet on Tuesday announced.

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ULEZ enforcement stepped up in light of £450 million debt

Auto Express

With Transport for London owed £376 million in unpaid penalty notices and facing large debts itself, it’s escalating efforts to punish drivers dodging fines

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Musk’s Cybercab Dreams Could Hit 2,500-Unit Limit Under US Rules

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Tesla’s Cybercab promises to revolutionize transportation, but legal and safety challenges present major roadblocks. Current NHTSA exemptions cap deployment at 2,500 vehicles per year for models lacking human controls. Regulatory approval for Tesla’s steering-wheel-free Cybercab will limit production, making mass adoption difficult without changes.

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Ferrari F80: This Is It

Automotive News

Ferrari’s new hypercar is here. It has nearly 1,200 horsepower from a hybrid V-6 and a $4.0 million price tag in the US.

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2027 Toyota/Lexus GR GT sports car spied for first time

Motor Authority

Road car counterpart to Toyota GR GT3 race car has been spotted New sports car may be marketed as a Lexus Power expected to come from newly developed V-8 Toyota is developing a new GT3 race car that will form the basis of a high-end sports car built for the road, and a prototype for that road-going model has been spotted for the first time. The.

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2025 Tesla Model Y: Juniper facelift starting production imminently – report

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We may not have to wait as long as first thought to see Tesla’s highly anticipated Model Y facelift, with the ‘Juniper’ update reportedly entering production as early as this month. As reported by Car News China , sources on social media – namely China’s Weibo and X (formerly Twitter) – have said Shanghai production of the updated Model Y has been pulled forward to start this week.

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New Honda Prelude could feature 'manual' gearbox

Autocar

New Prelude will be based on the Civic, serving as a halo for Honda's electrified technologies Revived sports coupé, which will use a hybrid powertrain, is spotted testing in Germany ahead of 2026 launch The new Honda Prelude has been spied testing for the first time – while the hybrid sports coupé's project leader has refused to rule out that it could offer a manual-style transmission.

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Holographic Windshield Displays Coming In 2027 To Make Digital Clusters Yesterday’s News

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Hyundai Mobis plans to replace every screen in your car with holographic versions projected onto the windshield. The company is working with Zeiss to make it happen and mass production could begin as early as 2027. Future vehicles could be equipped with a high-tech projector and a thin film that is applied to the windshield. The screen wars have reached new heights with the Cadillac Escalade flaunting a gargantuan 55-inch display and the Lincoln Navigator trailing just behind with a 48-inch scre

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2025 Porsche 911 GT3: This Is It

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The new 911 GT3 gets a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six and a standard 6-speed manual. And it's a lot more expensive than the last one.

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2025 Porsche 911 GT3 arrives to mark 25 years of track hero

Motor Authority

Updated 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 Touring revealed Changes include modified final drive ratio for both DCT and manual New options available, including a Weissach Package for first time It's been 25 years since the original 996-generation Porsche 911 GT3 made its debut, and Porsche is celebrating with the launch of the latest evolution of the track hero.

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45 new cars and vans stolen in brazen daylight theft

CarExpert

Victoria Police remain on the hunt for a group of brazen thieves who stole 45 new vehicles from a car yard in Port Melbourne over the weekend. Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the thefts, which all occurred at the Salmon Street facility between 3pm Sunday 20 October and approximately 6.30am Monday 21 October. All the stolen vehicles were brand new and unregistered, with many still wearing protective plastic film. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExper

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RML P39 reinvents Porsche 911 as 900bhp track monster

Autocar

P39 is RML's take on what a Le Mans Hypercar would look like were it based on a road-going model British firm marks 40 years with a Le Mans-style supercar that outpunches the 911 GT3 RS The RML Group has unveiled the P39, a drastically overhauled Porsche 911 Turbo S that’s claimed to be capable of lapping the Nürburgring quicker than the 911 GT3 RS.

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Audi A2 Revived As A One-Off Electromod For Its 25th Birthday

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The Audi A2 is back, not in the form of a production vehicle, but as a one-off EV conversion from the automaker’s apprentice programme. The A2 e-tron reimagines the brand’s innovative modern classic with new styling cues and a fully electric powertrain, in time for the 25th anniversary of the original. The model was presented on Audi AG’s social media channels, without any information on the EV underpinnings.

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Fake car parts warning as 15% of motorists admit to buying them in the last year

Auto Express

The IPO’s ‘Fake Always Breaks’ campaign warns motorists not to be drawn in by the attractive prices of potentially deadly counterfeit car parts

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Nissan Project Trailgater takes tailgating off road

Motor Authority

Tailgating normally takes place in paved stadium parking lots, but Nissan's latest one-off build takes it far away from crowds and post-game traffic. Project Trailgater is a 2025 Nissan Frontier that combines expected tailgating touches with off-road capability that lets its driver throw a tailgate party in the woods. The build process will be.

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Dashcam captures ambulance knocking Chery onto its roof

CarExpert

An ambulance rushing to the scene of a medical emergency may have caused another one. Footage shared by Dash Cam Owners Australia shows an Isuzu MU-X ambulance, with its flashing lights on, inadvertently performing a pit manoeuvre on a Chery Omoda 5. The Chery was proceeding through an intersection on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, and had a green light.

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe gets new look and chassis tweaks

Autocar

The M235 version (pictured) gets a turbocharged four-pot with 296bhp Deliveries of new front-driven junior saloon will start in March, with prices starting from £34,915 The new second-generation BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé has been revealed with a major design overhaul to give the saloon a more sporting focus. It's closely related to the recently launched new 1 Series and continues to share the hatchback's front-wheel-drive platform, rather than the rear-driven one used for the 2 Series Coupé.

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New Honda Prelude Won’t Get A Manual But It Might Fake One

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Honda might be working on a simulated manual gearbox for the hybrid Prelude. The driver will reportedly feel and hear the (simulated) gear changes. While not as engaging as a proper manual, it sounds more fun than a CVT. The gearbox of the upcoming Honda Prelude has become quite the hot topic of discussion lately. Initially, it was believed to feature a continuously variable automatic (CVT), then rumors of a manual surfaced—only to be promptly shut down.

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Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar’s cream Ferrari LaFerrari sets auction record – UPDATE

Drive.com

Famous for singing “I can’t drive 55”, Hagar’s one-off Avorio Cream LaFerrari is set to fetch millions when it is auctioned in January next year. UPDATE – October 20, 2024 Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar and his one-off Ferrari LaFerrari have made history, with the Bianco Avorio supercar selling at this weekend’s Barrett Jackson Scottsdale auction in Arizona for $4.675million ($AU7,000,000).

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IMI calls on government to deliver on automotive skills in Autumn Budget

Motor Trader

The IMI is calling on the government to provide greater clarity regarding its strategies for automotive in the Autumn Budget statement. IMI MD Azlina Bulmer has written an open letter to the Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP Secretary of State for Business and Trade outlining the case for automotive and how it can be factored into the government’s industrial strategy.

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MG wants to launch sports cars cheaper than $115,000 Cyberster

CarExpert

MG’s most expensive vehicle ever sold in Australia could be the catalyst for cheaper sports cars if the brand’s head of design gets his way. Speaking to CarExpert ahead of the Cyberster going on sale in Australia, Carl Gotham – studio design director for MG’s parent SAIC Motor – said a sports car to bridge the gap between the brand’s new electric roadster and its budget-friendly family models is on the wishlist.

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Volkswagen Golf R

Autocar

Proven facelift fixes plus the promise of even better handling and performance for the punchiest Golf It’s been 22 years since the first Volkswagen Golf R was launched as a more powerful four-wheel-drive stablemate to the Golf GTI. While affordable hot hatches are looking increasingly like an endangered species, the arms race at the top of the segment continues.

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Manhart’s Next-Gen BMW M5 To Put Almost 800 HP Into Hunting Supercars

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Manhart previewed the MH5 800E, based on the new BMW M5 Touring. The plug-in hybrid powertrain will be boosted to nearly 800 hp. The kit includes new aero, wheels, and a lowered suspension. Just a few months after BMW introduced the new-generation M5 in Sedan and Touring forms, Manhart previewed their first upgrade package for the beloved model. The MH5 800E treatment will include visual, chassis, and performance upgrades, for those who find the stock M5 a little bit understated.

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2025 BYD Shark 6 set for healthy Australian supply before PHEV FBT exemption ends

Drive.com

BYD will meet the expected high demand for the Shark 6 before the current fringe benefits tax exemption is closed for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. BYD is aware of buyers wanting to take advantage of the fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) before it closes next year and will open the taps on Shark 6 ute supply to meet demand.

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Rumoured 7p fuel tax hike to send petrol and diesel prices soaring

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Working people face fuel duty hammer blow as Labour plots to break pre-election promise

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Eight is enough! The brand that’s saying no to more SUVs

CarExpert

Renault’s head of design says the company has “more than enough” SUVs, with a total of eight in its European lineup alone following the reveal of the new 4. “You have to imagine that what you see today is the fruits of Luca’s anxiety, in a way”, Laurens van den Acker told Autocar , referring to Renault CEO Luca de Meo and his goals to make the brand more competitive in key segments.

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Answered: the electric car questions you've been afraid to ask

Autocar

Tesla has its own 'Supercharger' network – it's a big plus for owning one What's in an EV motor? How does regen work? Who is Chad Emo? We've got the answers you seek Electric cars have been around since the 1830s. Sure, they might have disappeared for a bit, but they came back with avengence in the 2010s. A decade ago they were pretty much the reserve of the well-heeled environmentalist, but the electric car’s viability has skyrocketed because of huge gains in electric range, and serious cuts to

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New Peugeot 208 Racing Makes Us Crave A Street-Legal Rallye Version

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The 208 Racing is Peugeot’s new affordable race car. It features a turbocharged 1.2-liter 3-pot engine with 143 hp. The model was designed to participate in the new FR6 Trophy in France. Peugeot is stubbornly refusing to put GTI and Rallye emblems on its new models, but that didn’t stop the motorsport division of Stellantis from creating a new racing version of the 208.

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Rising demand sees consumers pay ‘premium’ for diesel cars

Motor Trader

Rising demand for diesel cars in the used car market is pushing up prices. Diesel prices rose by 5.1% (£891) from £17,462 in Q2 to £18,353 in Q3, their highest price since Q1 2022. According to Autorola, this price rise came despite average age and mileage increasing to 43 months and 33,343 miles in Q3, as older cars continue to enter the wholesale market following contract extensions caused by new car supply problems in 2022.

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General Motors’ $625 Million Bet on U.S. Lithium is A Critical Move for EV Domination

Automotive Addicts

General Motors (GM) is taking a bold step in its electric vehicle (EV) strategy by committing $625 million to a joint venture with Canadian mining company Lithium Americas. This partnership focuses on developing the Thacker Pass project in Nevada, which is expected to become a major source of lithium for GM’s EV batteries. With the automotive giant eyeing self-sufficiency in battery materials, this investment is a strategic move to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains, especially China

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2025 MG Cyberster price and specs

CarExpert

The 2025 MG Cyberster has landed in Australia, with pricing for the convertible sports car announced. Priced from $115,000 before on-road costs , the MG Cyberster is well and truly the brand’s dearest model to be sold in Australia, surpassing the Ford V8-powered ZT 260 which was listed at $89,990 plus on-roads 20 years ago. It also marks the beginning of a new niche segment, becoming the first electric convertible to go on sale in Australia, though Porsche will soon give its Boxster batter

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Peugeot embraces futuristic design as rivals go retro

Autocar

Inception concept is forward-looking. Design boss says Peugeot won’t follow Renault in reviving historic models for its EV era Peugeot won’t follow rivals in reviving any historic models for its all-electric era, but will subtly reference its heritage in future cars. The brand’s head of design, Matthias Hossann, told Autocar that Peugeot has no plans to adopt a nostalgia-fuelled design approach at the Paris motor show, where Renault showed off the new retro-styled 4 crossover alongside its simi

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