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Rolls-Royce Spectre Lunaflair features color-shifting paint

Motor Authority

Rolls-Royce is busy making personalized examples of its debut electric car, the 2024 Spectre coupe. After debuting one such vehicle, the Spectre Semaphore, during 2024 Monterey Car Week, the automaker has rolled out another one-off called the Lunaflair. Built for an unnamed U.S. customer, the Rolls-Royce Spectre Lunaflair is named after the lunar.

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Norway September 2024: BEVs break share record again at 96.4%

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Tesla Model 3 reaches its 2nd highest market share at 15.9% 12,966 new cars hit Norwegian roads in September, a sturdy 25.4% year-on-year improvement. Keep in mind the year-ago basis was particularly low as the market dropped -29.4% on the year prior. Year-to-date sales remain in negative at -3.9% to 91,798. For the second month in a row, BEVs reach a record market share in September at 96.4% vs. 87% a year ago thanks to sales up 38.8% to 12,495.

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McLaren W1 revealed as 1,258-hp P1 successor

Motor Authority

McLaren W1 hypercar is successor to P1 “W” in the name signfies McLaren's World Championship mindset Plug-in hybrid powertrain features flat-plane crank V-8 and 1,258 hp total system power Pricing starts at $2.1 million A new hypercar seems to show up every few months or so, but the new W1 from McLaren is a different breed. The W1 is.

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Sweden September 2024: Tesla and Model Y break records, VW ID.7 up to #7

Best Selling Cars Blog

The VW ID.7 scores its first Top 10 finish in the world in Sweden. 25,725 new cars found a buyer in Sweden in September, a -8.6% year-on-year drop. The year-to-date volume is now down -7.9% to 193,391 units. EV sales are off -7.7% year-on-year to 11,535 and 44.8% share vs. 44.4% a year ago while PHEVs edge down -2.7% to 5,193 and 20.2% share vs. 19% in September 2023.

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Delivery day for Mrs. Machines’ new 2025 BMW X3 M50

Machines with Souls

I welcome our new 2025 BMW X3 M50 into the MWS garage. See what's changed, what I like, and what I don't on BMW's latest X. The post Delivery day for Mrs. Machines’ new 2025 BMW X3 M50 appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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New Caledonia (France) September 2024: Dacia (-14.2%) resists in devastated market (-48.7%)

Best Selling Cars Blog

Dacia Sandero sales are stable in a market down -48.7% New car sales in New Caledonia, a French overseas archipelago located north east of Australia, crumble a devastating -48.7% year-on-year over the first 9 months of the year to just 3,243 units, due to local social unrest. All major manufacturers except Dacia (-14.2%) at #4 are hit hard. Toyota (-51%) leads the way at 21.1% share, followed by Renault (-34.9%) and Suzuki (-41.3%).

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McLaren’s W1 Is Their Fastest And Most Powerful Roadcar Ever

Carscoops

The McLaren W1 is the latest addition to the company’s “1” series of supercars, following the F1 and P1. It is the most powerful car McLaren has ever produced, delivering a combined output of 1,258 hp thanks to a hybrid V8 drivetrain. The W1 employs F1-inspired ground effect and active aerodynamics, making it three seconds faster than the Senna on a circuit.

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12 Surprising Things About The New McLaren W1 Hypercar

Carscoops

McLaren uses its prestigious ‘1’ badge sparingly, reserving it for the firm’s most advanced and exciting cars. In the past 30 years, only two models have earned this designation: the iconic F1 and the groundbreaking P1. Now, McLaren has introduced a third, the W1, and, somehow, it makes even the mighty P1 seem almost tame by comparison.

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Media post: Why Truck Accidents in Mountainous Regions like Denver are More Dangerous?

Best Selling Cars Blog

If you live in Denver, chances are you enjoy getting up to the mountains on the weekends. The beauty is unmatched, with awe-inspiring views as far as the eye can see. However, the roads that lead you there are paved with danger, especially when navigating them alongside large trucks. Your weekend escape to the mountains can quickly take a tragic turn if you wind up in a truck accident.

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McLaren W1 succeeds P1 with 1258bhp V8 hybrid powertrain

Autocar

The W1 uses a new, mid-mounted 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 for a staggering 1258bhp McLaren P1 successor combines Formula 1 aerodynamics with a mighty new V8 hybrid drivetrain The successor to the McLaren P1 mixes Formula 1 aerodynamics with a mighty new V8 hybrid drivetrain that sends all of its 1258bhp to the rear wheels. Although the McLaren Senna and Speedtail have followed in the decade since the P1, the £2 million McLaren W1 is considered by its maker to be the true successor to that hy

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Show Us Your Ride And Let’s All Vote On The Best One

Carscoops

Today is the day when we ask not just what you drive but what it looks like. We’ll all vote for the best of the bunch in the comment section below. Then, we’ll tally the votes and feature the top five rides in an upcoming post. We’ve gathered here today to celebrate our shared love for automotive culture and enthusiasm, much of which is fueled by the very cars we drive daily.

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Mark Zuckerberg Shows Off Custom Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Minivan and a Complementing ‘His/Hers’ 911 GT3 Touring Manual

Automotive Addicts

Just last week, we revealed that Facebook/Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg drove a Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing as his daily driver. Now, Mark seems to have scored some more ‘cool-car-guy’ points with us by revealing what seems to be a customized Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT minivan. The conversion, from what we see on his Instagram and Facebook posts, was done by West Coast Customs, the folks who are famed for their unique and quite ‘interesting’ creations on past shows.

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Brazen Kia Stinger Theft At Gas Pump Teaches Hard Lessons In 30 Seconds Flat

Carscoops

A man lost his Kia Stinger in less than 30 seconds while filling up at the gas pump. Thieves approached in a BMW SUV, sneaking into the Kia while the owner was nearby. This incident highlights the importance of staying aware and securing your vehicle at all times. Nobody expects to be the victim of crime, but sadly, it’s a part of modern society.

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Renault’s latest concept has plug-in hybrid hydrogen power

CarExpert

Not content with presenting the new Renault 4 electric SUV at its home motor show next week, Renault has unveiled its latest extravagant “demo car” ahead of its world public debut at the Paris show (October 14-20). Dubbed the Renault Emblème , this edgy Volkswagen Arteon-sized shooting brake has been created to showcase a way for Renault Group to achieve its target of net zero carbon by 2040 in Europe and 2050 worldwide.

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Toyota Town Ace Transforms Into Tiny Off-Roader With Lexus GX Swagger

Carscoops

Japanese tuner Papamama Cars transforms the Toyota Town Ace van into the rugged Mount Ace. The new front end draws inspiration from the Lexus GX, and is combined with an upgraded interior. Mud-terrain tires and a suspension lift kit significantly enhance the van’s off-road capabilities. The Toyota Town Ace, a small cab-over van primarily sold in Asian markets, has caught the attention of a Japanese tuner called Papamama Cars.

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Creating Compelling Digital Advertising Campaigns to Drive Automotive Sales

Shawn Ryder

In today’s competitive automotive market, creating compelling digital advertising campaigns is essential for driving sales and attracting customers to your dealership. As a car dealer, understanding the fundamentals of digital advertising can help you connect with potential buyers more effectively. This guide will walk you through the process of designing impactful advertising campaigns that resonate with your target audience.

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With The Titan Gone, Should Nissan Make A 2025 Armada Pickup?

Carscoops

Independent designer Theottle created a Nissan Armada full-size pickup rendering. This extended design cleverly reflects the Armada’s aesthetics while maintaining a classic pickup silhouette. With the Titan’s demise imminent, this Armada concept offers an intriguing alternative. Nissan recently unveiled the 2025 Patrol, along with its US twin, the all-new Armada , injecting fresh life into the full-size SUV market.

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Hyundai restores million-kilometre Elantra with N performance parts

CarExpert

Is this the coolest looking version of one of the most boring cars ever? As part of a recent episode of the French-Canadian TV show Roulez au Suivant , a donated 2008 Hyundai Elantra has been restored with the help of Hyundai Canada then given away to a lucky viewer. This Elantra was purchased by a delivery driver in 2011 with 30,000km on the clock, who then averaged 107,000km annually until it was sold to a Hyundai dealer in 2020.

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'The RS E-tron GT left me gasping for breath in a way ICE cars don't'

Autocar

The sustained acceleration of this Audi gives it a brutality that few others possess Three weeks ago something inside me felt as though it may have broken. Something visceral, in the literal sense. It happened on the launch event of the very capable new Audi E-tron GT. And it wasn’t a result of dinner – often the scene of plutocratic, manufacturer-underwritten expansiveness but which here consisted of a burger van laid up in a dimly lit car park outside Heilbronn.

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Kia Carnival recalled, including hybrid

CarExpert

Kia Australia has issued a recall for 6155 examples of the 2024 model-year Carnival and Carnival Hybrid (HEV) , due to a potentially defective wiring harness that could cause a loss of power steering. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the main wiring harness may come in contact with the steering column shaft and become damaged. This may result in the loss of power assisted steering,” the company says in its recall notice. “A loss of power steering assist whilst driving increases

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McLaren W1: This Is It

Motor 1

With 1,258 horsepower, this is McLaren’s most powerful road car ever.

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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan review

CarExpert

If you were to line up the all-new 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan next to the existing model, you’d almost think they were made by different companies. WATCH: Paul’s walkaround video of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan prototype The German carmaker’s third-generation mid-size SUV looks vastly different – rounder, more subtle in its design cues, and arguably more approachable than the edgy-looking model that came before it.

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How Magna developed cameras to allow cars to see in the dark

Autocar

Wildlife can see in the dark better than us, but cars are catching up Exceptional night vision isn’t something humans are gifted with. Some of our friends in the animal kingdom, such as deer, are far better at seeing at night. See-in-the-dark tech was used first by the military, before automotive supplier Magna developed its first thermal imaging system in 2003.

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Mark Zuckerberg’s newest Porsche is the ultimate people mover

CarExpert

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have taken delivery of two new Porsches, including one extensively modified by West Coast Customs. In a post uploaded to Facebook, the couple now owns a stretched, people mover version of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT. It features electrically sliding rear doors in place of the regular rear doors.

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Mark Zuckerberg Designed This Porsche Cayenne 'Minivan'

Motor 1

His wife wanted a minivan, so Zuckerberg asked West Coast Customs for help.

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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid review

CarExpert

It’s a Discovery, it’s a Defender, it’s a… Hyundai?! The latest Hyundai Santa Fe is a massive design departure from its more curvaceous predecessors, presenting boxy Land Rover-aping lines and distinctive LED lighting signatures. While it’s not as classically handsome as some generations before it, the new Santa Fe is as practical and tech-laden as ever, aiming to bridge the gap between the H brand and its top-rating sister car, the Kia Sorento.

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‘I’ve done 60,000km in a Tesla Model Y – these were the highs and lows’

Drive.com

These Australian Model Y owners have driven an impressive 60,000km in just two years – here’s their honest Tesla review. Cars are a big talking point in my household. I have parents who are both lifelong car enthusiasts and a sister who also loves cars by sheer osmosis. So, please believe my shock when my mum and dad came home with the news in 2022 that they’d placed an order for a Tesla Model Y.

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2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Review: Italian Foibles And Breakneck Performance

Carscoops

I’ve been fortunate enough to have driven hundreds of cars through my line of work and of them all, none has excited me, confused me, and frustrated me quite as much as the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. Let me explain. We all know that Alfa Romeos are loved by many for their personalities, thrilling engines, beautiful designs, and infectious characters.

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Watch Koenigsegg, Hennessey, and Rimac CEOs Drive Each Other's Cars

Motor 1

Mate Rimac said the Koenigsegg Jesko Attack needs 'a little less traction control.

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Your Nissan Z Nismo Review Questions Answered

Carscoops

We just completed a thorough week of testing the Nissan Z Nismo to evaluate its performance and daily drivability. Prior to our testing, we reached out to our readers and asked for their burning questions about the coupe. Now, we’re ready to provide our answers based on our hands-on experience with the Nismo variant. Few cars sit in a space quite like the Nissan Z Nismo.

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The McLaren W1 Is a Technological Marvel. Here's How It All Works

Motor 1

The successor to the P1 is here. We dive deep into how McLaren made a car that promises to be even faster.

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Cutting-edge Hyundai-Samsung cars will soon be in the UK

Auto Express

Mike Rutherford thinks the new partnership between South Korean giants Hyundai and Samsung is a match made in automotive heaven

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The roads with the most speed cameras in Australia

Drive.com

It pays to watch your speed along these heavily camera-laden roads in each state and territory of Australia. Speed cameras were first trialled in Australia in 1985 when a small number of mobile speed cameras were rolled out across Victoria in high crash-frequency sites. RELATED: What’s more accurate – your car’s speedometer or GPS? The trial proved useful, despite zero statistical changes in crash frequency around the areas where the speed cameras were trialled , and 1990 marked the beginning of

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New McLaren W1 is a landmark £2m hybrid hypercar with 1,285bhp

Auto Express

The successor to the McLaren F1 and P1 gets a 1,258bhp hybrid V8, plus active aero capable of creating up to 1,000kg of downforce

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Cupra won’t be drawn into electric vehicle price war with cheaper rivals

Drive.com

Cupra is keeping its eye on the changing electric vehicle market in Australia, but believes its Born is worth a price premium. Cupra is resisting the ‘rush to the bottom’ on electric vehicle discounting and insists the Cupra Born electric hatchback has a point of difference in the burgeoning electric vehicle market. The Cupra Born was introduced to the Australian market in May 2023, and was the first electric vehicle to boast a starting price of less than $60,000 before on-road costs, and a clai

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McLaren W1 is a landmark £2m hybrid hypercar with 1,285bhp

Auto Express

The successor to the McLaren F1 and P1 gets a 1,258bhp hybrid V8, plus active aero capable of creating up to 1,000kg of downforce

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‘Wow, pleasantly surprised’: What does Mark Zuckerberg drive?

Drive.com

While we’re used to seeing billionaires drive exotic supercars like Lamborghinis and Ferraris, Mark Zuckerberg prefers a homegrown sedan. Most billionaires opt for elaborate European supercars, but Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s choice of a daily driver is as American as apple pie. RELATED: Margot Robbie’s car proves she’s not just a regular mum, she’s a cool mum RELATED: ‘This is not a fine’: Can a private company enforce a parking fine?

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