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Over a Million Vehicles Recalled

AutoDealer Today

Fords, Lincolns have software flaw that can scuttle rear-view camera.

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Serbia April 2025: Skoda Fabia now #1 year-to-date

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Skoda Fabia is #1 in Serbia in April and year-to-date. Based on data by our Central European partner CE Auto , new car sales in Serbia edge down -2.1% in April to 4,253 units. Keep in mind April 2024 was up 57.2% on the year prior. This leads to a year-to-date tally off -4.5% to 11,213 sales. This month the Skoda Fabia (+60.1%) surges ahead to repeat at #1, also snapping the YTD top spot whereas it ranked #3 over Q1.

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Bovensiepen Zagato: Alpina founder reveals 603bhp coachbuilt GT

Autocar

Bovensiepen family launches a new coachbuilding outfit with a Zagato-styled Bentley Conti GT rival The Bovensiepen family, founders of legendary German BMW tuning house Alpina , have launched their own coachbuilding business with the unveiling of a new 600bhp super-GT at the Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza. With Alpina now owned by BMW itself, the family is shifting its focus to become "a manufacturer of outstanding automobiles that embody the ambition of fine driving".

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Next-Gen Jeep Renegade Can’t Come Soon Enough

Carscoops

Maltese Design has unveiled an independent study of the next-gen Jeep Renegade. The SUV emphasizes the rugged looks of its predecessor, with a more angular approach. Jeep has confirmed a new Renegade for 2027, with a fully electric powertrain option. Jeep has just launched a new generation of the Compass in Europe , joining the entry-level Avenger and the aging Renegade.

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Just how far has the Tesla Model S fallen?

Machines with Souls

It's the car enthusiasts love to hate, but Tesla Model S prices might have dropped to far to ignore. Can it tempt you over a V-12? The post Just how far has the Tesla Model S fallen? appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Saudi Arabia April 2025: Toyota Camry leads the way

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Toyota Camry is the best-selling vehicle in Saudi Arabia in April. The Saudi new vehicle market continues to align robust results, with April sales up 13.6% year-on-year to 65,260. The year-to-date volume stands at 285,647 after four months, up an equally satisfying 12.

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EV charger installations no longer require planning permission

Autocar

Move to accelerate the roll-out of charging infrastructure is claimed to "save months of delays and cut costs The UK government will now allow theinstallation of EV chargers withoutplanning permission from a local authority, regardless of whether it's for private or public use. The move is intended to accelerate the roll-out of EV chargers across the UK,the previous Conservative government having set a target for the installation of 300,000 chargers across the nation by 2030.

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Bugatti's Boss Owns and Drives a Volkswagen Golf R32

Motor 1

Mate Rimac loves his six-cylinder hot hatch.

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United Arab Emirates April 2025: Jetour (+69.9%), Kia (+64.6%) impress, Hilux back above Nissan Patrol

Best Selling Cars Blog

Kia sales are up 64.6% year-on-year in April. 25,405 new vehicles found a buyer in the United Arab Emirates in April, that's a splendid 22.8% year-on-year surge. The year-to-date tally is now up 10.5% to 106,459. Toyota (+23.8%) follows the market to 25.

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Michigan Dealership Has New Owner

AutoDealer Today

Stellantis-brands store remains a family-run business with transaction in small town of Detroit area.

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Hertz Is Selling Maseratis For Volkswagen Prices

Carscoops

Hertz is trying to offload dozens of four-cylinder Maseratis at exceptionally low prices. Many Maseratis are priced under $40,000 and have fewer than 15,000 miles on the clock. The rental company has been trying to move these luxury SUVs for several months now. Depreciation was once a given, something we could always count on. But in recent years, that certainty has started to blur, unless, of course, you’re eyeing specific cars.

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Alpine Wants to Take on Ferrari With a 1,000-HP Hybrid Hypercar

Motor 1

Alpine confirmed the car would get a turbocharged V-6 and an electric motor for each front wheel. It'll arrive in 2026.

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Bulgaria April 2025: Renault Clio ultra dominant

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Renault Clio is now #1 year-to-date in Bulgaria. Thanks to CE Auto we can share with you the Top 10 models in Bulgaria for April. The month’s sales tally stands at 4,445, with a year-to-date volume adding up to 17,269. Like last month , the Renault Clio is ultra dominant at 7.2% share, the same as in March and selling almost double the amount of any other car in market.

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From Track to Stage: Meet the Women Behind First to the Finish, the New Prime Video Series, Live at Detroit 2025

Women Automotive Network

The Women Automotive Summit: Detroit is thrilled to announce a powerful new panel inspired by the acclaimed Prime Video docuseries First to the Finish , taking place live at the 2025 summit. Sponsored by Mazda , this exclusive session will shine a spotlight on the women who are breaking boundaries in motorsport and driving innovation across the automotive sector.

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Major Carmaker Sued Over One Toilet Per 31 Workers And Other Horrors

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Labor prosecutors in Brazil have accused BYD and two contractors of human trafficking. Many workers allegedly had their passports seized, and 70% of their wages withheld. Just one toilet was allegedly available for every 31 workers at the factory site. The global auto industry has a habit of brushing off controversies with polished press statements and a confident shrug, but things are getting harder to ignore in Brazil.

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GM Will Launch a More Powerful V-8 Engine In 2027

Motor 1

It's spending $888 million to make it happen.

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Slovakia April 2025: Skoda (+21.6%), Kia (+24.6%) top solid market

Best Selling Cars Blog

Skoda Kodiaq sales are up 87.6% year-on-year in April. Solid month for once in Slovakia in April at +7.9% to 8,322 sales. The year-to-date tally remains in negative however at -7.7% to 28,699. Both Skoda (+21.6%) and Kia (+24.6%) post tremendous gains atop the brands charts, leading to 21.9% and 9.7% shares respectively. In contrast Volkswagen (-8.4%), Hyundai (-5.5%) and Toyota (-23.1%) all decline, with the latter now down to #4 year-to-date, overtaken by Volkswagen.

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Sketching 300mph: The aero secrets of the Hennessey Venom F5

Autocar

Hennessey Venom F5 is aiming to reach a top speed of 310mph-plus Designer of one of the world's fastest cars explains how designs can bend the laws of physics Ever wonderedwhy so many supercars claim a 217mph-plus top speed? The McLaren P1 , LaFerrari and Lamborghini Revuelto are just a trio of heavy-hitting examples. An easy, clean conversion to a mite under350kph is one possible reason.

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The Car Giant Who Knew EVs Would Stall Is Betting Big On Plug-In Hybrids

Carscoops

Toyota plans to expand its PHEV lineup as EV adoption has been slower than expected. The company reportedly wants 20% of US sales to come from plug-in hybrids by 2030. Toyota and Lexus currently offer plug-in hybrid versions of the Prius, RAV4, RX, NX, and TX. While many automakers were going all-in on electric vehicles, Toyota resisted the urge to put all its eggs in one basket.

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Ford 3.7-Liter Engine Teardown Reveals Its Questionable Design

Motor 1

A version of Fords Cyclone V-6 engine features an internally mounted water pump that can cause some serious issues.

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Albania April 2025: Fiat Tipo at 23.1% share

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Fiat Tipo is by far the most popular vehicle in Albania in April. Thanks to CE Auto , today and for the second month in a row we can share with you exclusive data for Albania. 442 new cars hit Albanian roads in April, bringing the year-to-date tally to 1,743. Given how tiny the market is, its models ranking is extremely volatile. The Fiat Tipo tops the charts this month with a staggering 23.1% share, distancing the Hyundai Bayon at 13.6% and the VW Polo at 10.6%.

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Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLaren seized in PBS fraud probe of Sydney pharmacist

CarExpert

A collection of exotic vehicles has been seized from a New South Wales pharmacist who allegedly made false claims under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for almost a decade. A Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce (CACT) led by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has seized more than $20 million in assets from the 58-year-old pharmacist, who is alleged to have made false claims between 2014 and 2023 with a value of more than $10 million.

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Something Loud Is Coming June 8 And It Sounds Like Ram’s Going Prehistoric

Carscoops

Ram teases mystery reveal for June 8, hinting at major product or powertrain news. Video features cryptic messaging and subtle clues, fueling speculation of a V8 return. Sources suggest new TRX with Hemi V8 is in development for the 2026 model year. Ram is clearly trying to get back in the good graces of truck buyers, and it might finally be listening to what those buyers actually want.

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BMWs Will Look Very Different Very Soon

Motor 1

The company will introduce its Neue Klasse design language on every model within the next four years.

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Carlton, Diablo, Skyline. driving the very best cars of the 1990s

Autocar

A rose-tinted spectacle: 90s cars had a more individualistic appeal It's a star-studded showdown of modern classics as we revisit the era's stand-out cars Everyone loves 1990s cars. Over the past decade their popularity has risen rapidly as the differences between them and contemporary models have become ever more distinct. Whats the reason? After all, 1990s cars are now 25 to 35 years outof date.

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Toyota to merge electric and petrol model lines

CarExpert

Instead of having separate internal combustion engine (ICE) and EV models, Toyota and Lexus will shift to offering hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric drivetrain options on a wider range of vehicles. Right now Toyota has a bunch of overlapping ICE and EV models, each around the same size, but featuring unique bodies and interiors to match their drivetrain type.

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BMW’s Cargo Solution Solves A Problem You Didn’t Know You Had

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The BMW Transport Box adds 340 liters or 12 cubic feet of extra storage at the rear. It mounts on the rear bike carrier that includes taillights and a license plate holder. The lockable box tilts open, allowing full access to the trunk even when installed. If you’ve ever tried squeezing a weekend’s worth of gear into a BMW coupe and come up short, you’re not alone.

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BMW Has a 'Higher Demand' for the M5 Wagon in the US

Motor 1

Hopefully it's high enough to convince BMW to bring the next-gen M3 Touring to America.

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New BMW i4 M60 brings more power than petrol M4 CS

Autocar

The i4 eDrive40 (pictured) now gets a silicon-carbide inverter, boosting energy efficiency New version of electric saloon replaces the i4 M50; can dispatch the 0-62mph sprint in 3.7sec BMW has launched a new range-topping M60 version of the i4 electric saloon with593bhp outpunching the petrol-powered M4 CS by a full 50bhp. Replacing the 537bhp i4 M50, the i4 M60 ispriced from 70,910 and can complete the 0-62mph sprint in 3.7sec down 0.2sec on the old car.

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2025 Lexus LX700h review: Quick drive

CarExpert

Lexus recently unveiled its updated 2025 LX range which apart from gaining some new tech features is also bolstered by the addition of a new hybrid variant known as the LX700h. Pairing the 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 from the LX600 with an electric motor that sits between the engine the 10-speed automatic transmission, the LX700hs outputs are bumped up to 341kW and 790Nm, versus 305kW and 650Nm for the lesser non-hybrid.

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Mazda’s New Pure Electric SUV Just Spilled Its Secrets

Carscoops

The all-electric Mazda EZ-60 will have a Li-Po battery and 255 hp. The EV is slated to have a range of 373 miles per the CLTC standard. It seems to be a hit in China, with Mazda receiving 18,000+ pre-orders. Mazda introduced the EZ-60 crossover at the Shanghai Auto Show last month. While the initial focus was on the range-extended variant that will be sold in Europe as the CX-6e , China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has now revealed a number of details about the fully e

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Porsche's Road-Going Le Mans Prototype Has a Name: 963 RSP

Motor 1

Fifty years after it built a road-going 917, Porsche appears to be working on a street-legal 963. We should see it soon, at Le Mans.

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Mini John Cooper Works Electric

Autocar

The first purely electric halo Mini hatch is here and spoiling for a fight This new Mini John Cooper Works Electric is 1725kg before its driver has climbed in. Its hard not to fret for its dynamism.Other cars, such as the current-gen BMW M3 have received criticism for similar mass, while a Nismo GT-R is actually a few bags of sugar lighter.Its the first purely electric halo Mini Cooper, and it arrives with reasonable potency.

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2025 Mahindra XUV700 AX7L vs Mitsubishi Outlander LS 2WD: Spec battle

CarExpert

The boundaries between compact soft-roaders or crossovers and full-size SUVs are becoming more blurry every day. 2025 Mahindra XUV700 AX7L Mitsubishi Outlander LS Mid-size SUVs Australia’s most popular new vehicle type were once exclusively suited to nuclear families, but there are now a raft of options that offer even more flexibility and seating capacity, like the Mitsubishi Outlander and Mahindra XUV700 that we’re pitting against each other here.

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Thousands Were Hurt So This City Is Pulling The Plug On Electric Scooter Chaos

Carscoops

Denver is cracking down on electric scooters after a spate of accidents. All scooters will need to automatically deactivate when on a sidewalk. Riders also need to pass a test before using a scooter for the first time. Electric scooters have become a go-to option for navigating busy city streets, promising speed and convenience without the hassle of parking or gas.

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This BMX X5 Shows Why Mechanics Hate SUVs

Motor 1

This video on the M539 Restorations channel shows how tough it can be to break down an oil leak on an SUV packed to the gills with a complex V-8.

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New electric Alpine A110: next-gen sports car to showcase brand’s track pedigree

Auto Express

The upcoming all-electric Alpine A110 is set to take the fight to Porsche's electric Cayman and Boxster. Here's what we know so far.

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