August, 2024

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Hyundai Santa Fe

Autocar

Modernised SUV brings all-new design and a tech-filled interior in a bid to impress UK buyers With the ever-growing number of SUVs on sale in the UK, it seems that finding one that really stands out is more important than ever. It’s here where Hyundai hopes the new Santa Fe will capitalise.On unveiling the Mk5 Hyundai Santa Fe, its chief designer SangYup Lee talked about how much of a "big change" the model was over its predecessor, and how "outdoors culture" had become more mainstream, which he

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GMC Confident Sierra EV Will Outsell Cybertruck, Ford, Rivian, And Others

Carscoops

GMC believes it will overtake rivals to become the segment leader of the EV pickup truck space. The new Sierra EV is expected to outsell its Chevy Silverado EV counterpart and the Tesla Cybertruck. GMC plans to introduce more affordable models of the Sierra EV and Denali editions shortly. While other manufacturers appear to be reneging on their EV plans, GMC apparently wants to continue its charge, as the company aims to become the leader for all-electric truck sales in the US.

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This is VP candidate Tim Walz's 1970 International Harvester Scout

Auto Blog

Filed under: Government/Legal Continue reading This is VP candidate Tim Walz's 1970 International Harvester Scout This is VP candidate Tim Walz's 1970 International Harvester Scout originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 6 Aug 2024 12:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lamborghini seized from unemployed man with ‘unexplained wealth’

CarExpert

New South Wales police have seized a Lamborghini supercar, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, and two Rolex watches from a Sydney man, alleging links to organised crime. An investigation into “the unexplained wealth of individuals with alleged links to organised crime networks” was launched by NSW State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad detectives and the NSW Crime Commission in May.

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‘Convenient and affordable’: Ausgrid to roll out kerbside EV chargers on power poles

Drive.com

New South Wales electricity distributor Ausgrid wants to make electric car charging easier and cheaper for all with its kerbside EV chargers. Sponsored by Ausgrid The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is upon us – and there’s much to look forward to. Your future car will do away with a complicated combustion engine, replacing it with a simple electric motor.

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FixMyCar’s new leadership appointments

Motor Trader

FixMyCar has announced two new appointments to its senior leadership team. Marc Russell has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), following three years with the company. Matt Wrankmore will fill the role of Head of Garage Network at the business, following his promotion from Senior Operations Manager. Amanda Webb, Interim CEO at FixMyCar, said: “I am thrilled we have been able to fill two important roles at FixMyCar with internal talent.

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BMW overtakes Tesla in European electric car market

Autocar

BMW sold 14,869 electric cars across Europe last month German brand sold 308 more EVs than its American rival in July as Model Y and Model 3 sales slipped BMW has for the first time overtaken Tesla in the European electric car market. The German brand delivered 14,869 new EVs in Europe last month, 308 more than its American rival. Tesla experienced a slump in Europe in July, with registrations of its Model Y SUV falling by 16% to 9544 and those of its Model 3 saloon falling by 17% to 4694.

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Experts say Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system is dangerous

Auto Blog

Filed under: Government/Legal , Tesla , Driving , Safety , Technology , Autonomous Vehicles Continue reading Experts say Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system is dangerous Experts say Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system is dangerous originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 31 Aug 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hyundai, Kia accused of selling owner data, leading to higher insurance premiums

CarExpert

A class action lawsuit filed in the United States alleges Hyundai and Kia are sharing vehicle data, including trip reports and “hard braking” events, to insurance companies without owners’ consent. Carscoops reports the lawsuit was filed in California federal court by Mark Will, who claims data on his driving behaviour between December 2023 and April 2024 was shared with his insurance provider, triggering a $250 increase to his premium.

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Haigh backs low traffic zones in pursuit of 50 per cent target for walking and riding

Auto Express

Transport secretary pledges councils will be fully supported if they choose to launch Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

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Used car values reached 12-month high in July, says BCA

Motor Trader

Used car values across BCA’s online sales reached a 12-month high in July, with results driven by an improved stock mix and active buyer numbers reaching record levels at BCA. Sold volumes rose month-on-month, up by 14% compared to June. Stuart Pearson, BCA COO, said: “The used car sector continued to exhibit a great deal of stability in July, as BCA recorded the highest monthly value in 12 months.

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New-look Tesla Model Y: 2025 overhaul adds power, range and tech

Autocar

Early images of the revised Model Y have informed our artist's renders World's best-selling car will be rejuvenated to fend off cheaper and leggier rivals The Tesla Model Y, the world’s best-selling car, will be substantially updated in 2025 with a new look, an interior overhaul and substantially improved performance figures. The SUV’s immense success makes it Tesla’s most important asset and the American EV maker will look to leverage it in an attempt to move out of a prolonged sales dip, durin

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Hundreds Of Brand-New Teslas Roasting Under The Florida Sun In Overgrown Field

Carscoops

Hundreds of brand-new Teslas were spotted in Florida, surrounded by overgrown grass. The VINs indicate that most vehicles were manufactured between April and May 2024. A local service center reportedly confirmed that this lot is feeding the new Model 3 inventory. Hundreds of Teslas parked in an overgrown field might seem like a scene from a post-apocalyptic movie, but it’s happening right now in the US.

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GM must face big class action over faulty transmissions

Auto Blog

Filed under: Government/Legal , GM Continue reading GM must face big class action over faulty transmissions GM must face big class action over faulty transmissions originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BYD Shark pricing leaked: Hybrid ute to undercut mid-level Ranger, HiLux

CarExpert

The 2025 BYD Shark plug-in hybrid ute will be priced in line with a Ford Ranger XLT V6 when it hits Australia, according to figures published by a government database. Figures published on a government website for the “2025 Z Utility Shark Base 4×4” show a variant of the PHEV dual-cab ute will be priced at $68,000 before on-road costs.

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Finally: Hyundai Confirms the N Vision 74 for Production

Automotive News

The wedge-shaped supercar will be one of 21 electric models launched by the Korean automaker by 2030.

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New Nilu27 NILU holds bonkers hypercar full house: 1,000bhp+ V12, manual gearbox and gullwing doors

Auto Express

The NILU’s creator is the former head of design for Koenigsegg and Bugatti, and may need a lie down in a darkened room.

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Caterham creates separate company to fund Project V EV

Autocar

CEO Bob Laishley tells Autocar the electric sports coupé is “progressing”, with prototypes expected soon Caterham has created a separate company, funded by investors, to finance its Project V electric coupé, CEO Bob Laishley has revealed. Speaking on Autocar’s latest My Week In Cars podcast, released today, Laishley said the EV, due to be unveiled in 2026, falls under a separate firm called Caterham Evo, because “the meagre profits we make from selling Sevens” won’t fund its development.

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Korea Moves To Ban EVs With Fully Charged Batteries From Parking Garages

Carscoops

Strict new parking regulations for EVs are due to come into effect by the end of September. The rules come just weeks after a Mercedes-Benz EQE caught fire in the parking area of an apartment complex. EV experts say there’s no evidence EVs with fully charged batteries pose a greater fire risk. Authorities in Seoul are so concerned with the risk of EVs catching fire that they are preparing new rules that will prevent those with a battery charged over 90% from entering underground parking ga

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Elizabeth Warren: Elon Musk 'betrayed' Tesla investors by prioritizing other companies

Auto Blog

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Tesla Continue reading Elizabeth Warren: Elon Musk 'betrayed' Tesla investors by prioritizing other companies Elizabeth Warren: Elon Musk 'betrayed' Tesla investors by prioritizing other companies originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 10 Aug 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Can the Australian power grid handle EVs? Part 1: The problems

CarExpert

In recent times there have been questions raised as to whether the power grid will cope with the threat of widespread electric vehicle adoption. In fact, both here and abroad, some pundits have argued the case is closed, and the power grid and mass electric vehicle adoption are incompatible. Is this true? What organisations are analysing the pace of EV adoption in Australia?

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Porsche Says EVs Would Be Worse with Fake Gear Changes

Automotive News

Simulation is unnecessary because Porsche still sells cars with combustion engines and real gear changes.

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Roads abroad are better than ours in almost every way, say UK drivers

Auto Express

Six-out-of-ten UK drivers rate foreign roads as better than at home - but our road signs are easier to understand

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JLR will reinvent Discovery to take it out of Defender's shadow

Autocar

Reborn sixth-generation SUV will emphasise a “family adventure” focus, and is tipped for ICE and EV JLR will reinvent the ailing Discovery brand for its sixth generation by repositioning it in its own “unique territory” and moving it away from its Defender sibling, which has been “cannibalising” sales. The current Discovery has been on sale since 2017, making it the oldest model in the Land Rover stable.

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Mercedes EV Burst Into Flames In Underground Parking, 21 People Injured Due To Smoke

Carscoops

A Mercedes EQE caused a big fire in an apartment complex in South Korea on Thursday. The fully electric sedan erupted into flames while being parked and not charging. 20 residents and 1 firefighter were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan exploded in the parking lot of a South Korean apartment complex, causing a big fire.

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FTC fines CarShield $10 million for deceptive ads

Auto Blog

Filed under: Celebrities , Government/Legal , Auto Repair , Insurance , Ownership Continue reading FTC fines CarShield $10 million for deceptive ads FTC fines CarShield $10 million for deceptive ads originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 4 Aug 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tesla's Optimus Robot Can't Even Compete At Trade Shows

Jalopnik

Elon Musk recently decided that Tesla is not a car company. It’s a robotics company, and the cars are simply there to pay the bills until folks start spending literally infinite money on bipedal robots. Essentially, Musk has bet Tesla’s future on this one slow robot — and it seems that robot is having trouble keeping… Read more.

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Acura Integra Type S HRC Prototype Is Way Lighter Than the Standard Car

Automotive News

Acura is previewing a line of performance parts for the Integra Type S, including a monster wing. We want it now.

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New Volkswagen Transporter unveiled with a friendly face and more load space

Auto Express

The new T7 Transporter will be available with a wide selection of diesel, plug-in hybrid and pure-electric powertrains

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Ford Sierra RS500 reborn as sub-tonne, carbon-bodied showcase

Autocar

Ford Sierra RS500 will be reimagined to showcase innovative engineering tech Group of British companies – including Cosworth itself – partner to reimagine legendary 1980s super-saloon The legendary Ford Sierra RS500 is being reborn as a carbonfibre-bodied technological tour de force, with input from Cosworth and a target weight of less than a tonne.

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5-Year-Old Kid Hits 194 MPH In A Lamborghini Revuelto

Carscoops

Zayn Sofuoglu, a 5-year-old, set a new speed record in a Lamborghini Revuelto. The toddler went viral last year for doing donuts in a Ferrari SF90 Stradale. Zayn’s dad, Kenan Sofuoglu, is a former world champion motorcycle racer with five titles. Max Verstappen made motorsport history in 2015 when he became the youngest driver to ever compete in Formula 1 at just 17 years old.

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Aptly named Peace Vans ready to build the 2025 ID.Buzz you're looking for

Auto Blog

Filed under: Aftermarket , Design/Style , Volkswagen , Minivan/Van , Electric , Future Vehicles Continue reading Aptly named Peace Vans ready to build the 2025 ID.Buzz you're looking for Aptly named Peace Vans ready to build the 2025 ID.Buzz you're looking for originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dealership Sells Family With Daughter In Need Of Organ Transplant A Van Held Together With Black Paint And Putty

Jalopnik

A family is looking for answers after spending thousands of dollars on a used wheelchair-accessible van for their daughter that ended up bricking itself in their driveway soon after it was purchased. Now, the Geibel family says they’re stuck with an $11,000 repair bill on a Chrysler Town & Country they’ve barely used. Read more.

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Pricing for the Electric Dodge Charger Is Official. It's Not Cheap

Automotive News

The Charger EV will start at $61,950, and both launch variants of the Charger Daytona qualify for a $7,500 tax credit when leased.

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7 in 10 drivers make the same mistake when merging in-turn

Auto Express

Most drivers merge in traffic as soon as possible “so as not to appear rude”, despite contrary guidance from the Highway Code

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How two-stroke engines nearly changed the game

Autocar

This is Pininfarina’s striking Ethos concept, a space-age Mazda MX-5 rival We explore how two-stroke fever swept the West and threatened to revolutionise engine technology With an all-electric automotive future now looking rather less of a shoo-in than it once did, some car makers are contemplating the next iteration of the internal combustion engine by developing versions powered by hydrogen or synthetic e-fuels.

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South Korea To Hold Emergency Meeting On EV Fires After Mercedes EQE Causes Huge Blaze

Carscoops

Officials in South Korea are reportedly planning to hold an emergency meeting to discuss electric vehicle fires. The move comes shortly after a Mercedes EV burst into flames in an underground parking garage. That incident reportedly injured 23 people and damaged around 140 vehicles. Electric vehicle fires are a fact of life and they’re a serious problem as they’re hard to deal with.

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