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The "World Ender" is a Land Rover Defender 6x6 for $374,999

Motor Authority

Florida-based Apocalypse Manufacturing has released another 6-wheeled creation. This time it's a Land Rover Defender dubbed "World Ender." Apocalypse claims to be the first to build a 6x6 version of the current-generation Defender. The goal was to create a rival to the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6 that has become a high-value collectible since its.

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Slovakia August 2024: Skoda Fabia up to #1, MG break records

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Skoda Fabia is the most popular vehicle in Slovakia in August. The Slovak new car market slips -5.1% year-on-year in August to 7,107 sales. This means the year-to-date volume is now up just 0.2% to 61,068. Strikingly, the Top 4 brands all fall faster than the market, Skoda (-7.8%) resists best and leads the way as usual with 19.1% share. Kia (-13.2%) advances to #2 and snaps the 4th place year-to-date in the process.

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Would you be disappointed with a McLaren F1?

Machines with Souls

The McLaren F1 is the best supercar ever made – would you be disappointed with buying one for $20 million, with newer cars available? The post Would you be disappointed with a McLaren F1? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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North Macedonia August 2024: Skoda Scala best-seller, Dongfeng Fengon 500 inside Top 10

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Dongfeng Fengon 500 breaks into the Macedonian Top 10 in August. According to our Eastern European partner CE Auto , new car sales in North Macedonia post another very strong month in August at +44.7% year-on-year to 502 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 40.9% to 5,024. This month the Skoda Scala (+266.7%) snaps the top spot, but stays stuck at #10 year-to-date vs. #6 over the Full Year 2023.

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Review: The Dacia Duster Is Still The King Of Budget SUVs

Carscoops

Dacia is steadily transforming into a desirable brand for a specific type of audience, proving that cars can be both budget-friendly and cool at the same time. Leading the charge is the new Duster, which embodies the core values of the Romanian automaker while ushering the brand into a new era. We recently tested the updated subcompact SUV, equipped with the entry-level 1.0-liter Eco-G powertrain, across various driving conditions to see how much it has evolved and improved compared to its popul

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Moldova August 2024: Dacia Duster #1, Renault Master repeats inside Top 5

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Renault Master is #5 in Moldova in August. Data by our Central European partner CE Auto shows a Moldovan new car market up 21.1% year-on-year in August to 940 sales. This leads to a year-to-date volume up 16.8% to 6,264 units. The Dacia Duster (+426.7%) surges ahead and confirms it is by far the favourite vehicle in the country with a solid 8.4% share.

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2026 Audi Q3: Everything We Know About The BMW X1 Rival

Carscoops

A new generation of the Audi Q3 is anticipated to debut in the coming months. This compact SUV will share its MQB Evo platform with the Cupra Terramar and VW Tiguan. Expect bolder styling, the latest technology in the cabin, and additional electrified options. Audi will forgo a facelift for the current Q3 and will instead debut an all-new third-generation model in the coming months.

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Average New Car Cost $48k, But Buyers Only Want To Spend $35k

Carscoops

A new study has highlighted the gulf between what new cars cost and what buyers expect to pay for them. Edmunds found that 48 percent of buyers wanted to spend less than $35k, but the average new car costs $48k. More than half of those surveyed said they would work more hours or get a second job to afford their next car. Car shoppers returning to dealerships for the first time since before the pandemic are getting a nasty shock.

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BYD Atto 3, Dolphin recalled due to fire risk, Australian impact unknown

CarExpert

Chinese carmaker BYD has reportedly recalled almost 100,000 examples of its Atto 3 and Dolphin electric vehicles (EVs) in its home market, over a steering fault that could potentially pose a fire risk. CnEVPost reports 96,714 examples of the BYD Yuan Plus (sold here as the Atto 3 ) and Dolphin have been recalled as their electric steering control units could catch fire, citing a recall notice published by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation.

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Lawsuit Claims Mazda’s Heated Seats Are So Hot They’re Burning Drivers

Carscoops

A Mazda6 owner claims to have suffered serious burns due to malfunctioning heated seats. Plaintiffs assert Mazda knows about the issue and say the value of their cars has decreased. The lawsuit accuses Mazda of fraudulent conduct for marketing heated seats despite known defects. We’re big fans of heated seats here at Carscoops. Few things are nicer than going for a drive on a cold day with your back and bottom feeling toasty warm.

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Charging EV goes up in flames, but firies say it wasn’t the car’s fault

CarExpert

A Nissan Leaf has been engulfed in flames in a home-charging incident, and the Victorian Fire Investigation Unit has levelled the blame at one item. According to a Facebook post by Fire Rescue Victoria , firefighters were called last Tuesday to the scene of an electric vehicle (EV) fire in the Melbourne suburb of Glen Waverley. The Leaf and the 10x5m garage it was parked in were engulfed in flames, and two people and a dog had evacuated the property.

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This Classic Mustang Is Actually A BMW E92 M3

Carscoops

The Mustang build is based on an E92 BMW M3, not that you can tell by looking at it. Inside, you’ll find a blend of E92 components combined with vintage Mustang parts. It’s powered by an S65 4.0-liter V8 engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Viewed from afar, this car might seem like a well-maintained, nearly original Ford Mustang from the 1960s.

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Goodbye Citroen, hello Chinese EVs: Subaru importer locks in Deepal for Australia

CarExpert

Less than three months after announcing it’ll pull Citroen from Australian showrooms by the end of the year, automotive importer Inchcape has confirmed the next brand it’s bringing to local shores – Deepal. The electric vehicle (EV) brand – owned by Chinese carmaking giant Changan – is launching in Australia during the fourth quarter of 2024 (October to December).

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There’ll Never Be Another Jaguar Like The XE SV Project 8

Carscoops

The insane sports sedan is driven by a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 churning out 592 hp. Complementing the engine upgrades are new Bilstein dampers with Eibach springs. Just 200 examples of the XE SV Project 8 are thought to have been built. Jaguar is in the midst of a radical reinvention that will see it move upmarket to rival Bentley, abandoning its previous positioning as a competitor to Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.

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Hoons on notice: Noise-activated cameras to be installed at hot spots – UPDATE

Drive.com

New technology is set to be trialled in known hoon areas around Botany Bay and Wollongong, with cameras able to detect and capture loud cars and motorcycles. UPDATE, Monday 30 September 2024: Noise-activated cameras are set to be erected in areas of Sydney and Wollongong after councils received the green light from the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) , Transport for NSW , and NSW Police.

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Sheriff’s Deputy Flips Over Ohio Trooper And K9 Partner During Chase

Carscoops

An Ohio trooper’s SUV rolled over during a high-speed chase after a deputy hit him. The trooper and his K9 partner were taken to the hospital but later cleared. Although the suspect initially escaped, law enforcement has positively identified him. Law enforcement officers are trained to expect dangerous situations. What they don’t anticipate is facing potentially serious injuries caused by their fellow officers.

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The cars that offer Apple car keys in Australia

Drive.com

Being able to unlock and start your car with an Apple car key is closer than you might think. Here are the models that offer digital car keys in Australia. Just as tap-and-go technology revolutionised the payment space, digital car keys have arrived to reinvent the way drive. Digital car keys – which can allow you to unlock, lock and start your car – are nothing new, but thus far the technology has been reserved for brand-specific apps, or only accessible via a key fob or card.

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What’s The Best Electric Vehicle On Sale Today?

Carscoops

There’s a smorgasbord of electric vehicles for buyers to choose from in today’s market. A few standout models are vying for the title of best electric vehicle of the year. It’s your turn to play judge and crown the ultimate electric vehicle of 2024. No car is perfect, and electric vehicles are certainly far from claiming that title, but they’re better than ever before.

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Classic Jaguar ruined by allegedly distracted driver

CarExpert

The occupants of a classic Jaguar XK120 are lucky to be alive after allegedly being hit head-on by a driver looking at their mobile phone. Footage widely circulated on social media shows the aftermath of a crash between the Jaguar and an Opel Insignia – sold here as the ZB Holden Commodore – with both cars suffering significant damage. In the video, one of the Jaguar’s occupants is bleeding from his head and accusing the driver of the Insignia of being on their phone prior to the crash. 100s of

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Cupra Terramar

Autocar

Cupra completes its model range with a big sibling to the Ateca Cupra describes its new car, the Cupra Terramar, as a sporty SUV with a bold and confident look and a new generation of hybrid engines. See the issue here? That could potentially describe a lot of new cars and, looking at it, it’s not immediately clear where it sits in Cupra’s range.The Cupra Ateca and Seat Ateca are getting pretty old now, and compared with stuff like the Kia Sportage, Peugeot 3008 and Renault Austral, it’s pretty

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2025 Mazda CX-80 review

CarExpert

There’s no denying Mazda has transformed itself into an SUV company. The Japanese company sells eight different SUVs in Australia, and one may be forgiven for not completely following the brand’s naming strategy. There’s the CX-3 , CX-30 , CX-5 , CX-60 , CX-70 , CX-90 and now, the all-new CX-80 , which actually has more in common with the CX-60, than the CX-70 or CX-90 despite the naming structure.

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2025 Skoda Elroq small electric SUV teased, due in Australia in July

Drive.com

The new model will debut Skoda’s new design language, and is set to take on the Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia EV3 and BYD Atto 3. Skoda has released a teaser images of the upcoming 2025 Skoda Elroq electric small SUV, ahead of a reveal later this week and Australian arrival in July 2025. The Elroq, which is the third fully electric model from the Czech carmaker (after the Enyaq and Citigo iV ), will be revealed in the early hours of Wednesday 2 October (Australian time), with the event in Pra

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Meet The Toyota Supra Desperate To Be A Lamborghini Reventon

Carscoops

There’s no screaming V12 under the hood but instead, the original 3.0-liter six-cylinder. The paint finish is very similar to that found on the limited-run Reventon Roadster. Unfortunately, very few tasteful modifications have been made to the car’s cabin. Two and a half years ago, we stumbled upon a bizarre third-generation 1990 Toyota Supra , which had undergone a questionable transformation to mimic the iconic Lamborghini Reventon—one of Italy’s most limited and revere

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2025 Deepal S07 confirmed for Australia this year as new Chinese Model Y rival

Drive.com

Australian deliveries of the Deepal S07 – the latest electric SUV from the world’s largest car market – are due to begin later this year through the local distributor of Subaru and Peugeot cars. Deepal has been confirmed as the next Chinese car brand to launch in Australia, due in showrooms later this year with a competitor to the Tesla Model Y electric SUV.

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You can buy a Dacia Duster and a Dacia Spring for the price of a top-spec Vauxhall Corsa

Auto Express

Mike Rutherford takes a look at the cost of some new cars, and wonders how manufacturers come up with the excessive price tags

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2025 XPeng G6 price and specs: Cheaper than Tesla Model Y

Drive.com

New Chinese electric-car brand XPeng’s hotly-anticipated debut model will be cheaper than its Model Y rival – and slide in under $60,000 drive-away. 2025 XPeng G6 pricing and specifications Two models at launch, Performance AWD to follow Servicing through Ultra Tune locations Priced from $54,800 before on-road costs The 2025 XPeng G6 electric SUV will undercut the Tesla Model Y – priced from less than $60,000 – when customer deliveries commence in late October 2024.

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Legendary Mercedes Designer Bruno Sacco Has Passed Away

Automotive News

He spent 41 years at Mercedes, drawing more than a few iconic cars.

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Fire service warning as electric car goes up in flames

Drive.com

An electric vehicle has been decimated by fire in Melbourne’s east, with fire crews warning about the dangers of not using official manufacturer charging equipment. Credit: Fire Rescue Victoria An electric car has caught fire in Melbourne – destroying the garage of the home where it was parked – with crews finding the blaze was sparked by an aftermarket charger.

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The Ferrari Purosangue Just Turned Two. Has It Been a Success?

Automotive News

These numbers show the impact the Purosangue has had on Ferrari's sales and image.

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The W1 is coming back – with a twist

Drive.com

The name of the most powerful Australian-built production car – the HSV GTSR W1 – will soon grace a new vehicle showroom of a different calibre. The successor to the McLaren P1 hypercar – and its legendary F1 forebear – will revive one of Australia’s most significant motoring nameplates. McLaren has confirmed the next model in what it calls the ‘1’ car lineage will be known as the W1, when it is unveiled this Sunday, 6 October 2024 at 1:00 pm BST (11:00 pm AEDT).

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Mazda owner sues after allegedly being burnt by heated seats

CarExpert

A Mazda 6 owner in the US has filed suit against the carmaker, claiming her vehicle’s heated seats were defective and caused her to suffer harm. Filed in the Superior Court of California of the County of San Francisco, Kristine Dyvad is suing Mazda for damages suffered – including serious burns and scarring – as a result of the allegedly defective heated seats.

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Margot Robbie’s car proves she’s not a regular mum, she’s a cool mum

Drive.com

Margot Robbie’s choice of family car is stylish, powerful and sustainably minded – just like the actress herself. As Margot Robbie prepares to welcome her first child with husband Tom Ackerley, it appears the busy star has at least one thing sorted: her future family car. RELATED: Prince William’s car confirms he’s cooler than other royals The Queensland-born actress and producer has been spotted attending multiple meetings around her home base of Los Angeles this month, with photographers

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Ford Built a One-Off Bronco Sasquatch To 'Find Bigfoot'

Automotive News

It's called the Sasquatch Searcher, and you can't buy it. But you could win it.

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Next Hyundai Palisade SUV: Everything we know so far about the new model

Drive.com

Hyundai is hurriedly preparing a successor to the popular Palisade. Here’s what we think it’ll look like. A successor to the current first-generation Hyundai Palisade large SUV is just around the corner and is expected for a local showroom arrival in 2025. But, like its smaller Santa Fe sibling, will look vastly different to the current model and is due to adopt hybrid engine technology.

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Conicelli dealerships donate 1,808 new warm winter coats to needy kids

Conicelli Toyota of Conshohocken

The Driving Away the Cold program, which began in 2008, has donated over 625,000 new winter coats to children in the Philadelphia area. Coordinated by the Auto Dealers Caring for Kids Foundation , the philanthropic arm of the Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP). All of the Conicelli dealerships in Conshohocken and Springfield have participated every year, and the 2024 initiative has resulted in 1,808 new winter coats being donated to the following grassroots organizations: 4

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The country with the deadliest roads in the world

Drive.com

While Australia’s road toll has increased from the year prior, our national total is dwarfed by these countries, which have the most dangerous roads in the world. Despite every country aiming to lower its national road fatalities every year, unfortunately, not all are successful. According to the latest August data from the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) , Australia’s national road toll is currently sitting at 863 so far in 2024, while the 12-month

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‘Emotional’ Audi RS models to live on in the electric age

CarExpert

Despite a current lineup dominated by turbocharged five-, six-, and eight-cylinder combustion engines, Audi is confident its RS legacy will live on amidst increasing regulatory pressure. Of the current 11-car RS range, only the RS e-tron GT features an all-electric powertrain. The rest are powered by internal combustion monsters, the largest of which is the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 found in the RS6 , RS7 and RSQ8.

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