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Radar detector icon Mike Valentine dead at 74

Motor Authority

The man responsible for ensuring many drivers fly under the radar and don't get speeding tickets has died. An obituary for Mike (Michael) D. Valentine posted to Cincinnati.com confirmed the radar detector legend died at the age of 74 on September, 16, 2024. Valentine died at home unexpectedly, according to the obituary. Founder, president, and CEO.

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New Renault 5 in final UK tests ahead of imminent launch

Autocar

Renault's retro supermini is on its way to UK dealerships Sub-£25k electric supermini is poised to go up against the Mini Cooper E and Fiat 500e The incoming Renault 5 supermini has been spotted testing in the UK for the first time, ahead of customer deliveries beginning in the coming months. The French brand’s next small EV – which Autocar will drive for the first time in a matter of weeks – will rival the likes of the Mini Cooper E and Fiat 500e.

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MG 4 becomes Australia’s cheapest EV with circa-$10k price cut

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MG Motor Australia has slashed the price of the base MG 4 51 Excite to just $30,990 drive-away , undercutting the next most affordable electric vehicle (EV) by $4000. The drive-away price is available nationwide, which sees reductions of up to $10,425 depending on state and territory. MG says the reduced price will be offered from September 20 to October 31.

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The Alef Model A Flying Car Has 3,200 Pre-Orders And Is Edging To Production

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Production of the Model A could start as early as Q4 2025. Alef has already received an airworthiness certification from the FAA. The Californian company is also working on a more affordable flying car starting at just $35,000. Last year, a Californian firm called Alef Aeronautics unveiled the Alef Model A, its bizarre take on a flying car with a $300,000 sticker price and a promise it would reach production in 2025.

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2025 Toyota Sequoia adds 1794 model, starts at $64,120

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The Toyota Sequoia enters the 2025 model year with a new 1794 Edition model The 2025 Sequoia is priced from $64,120, including a $1,945 destination charge All 2025 Sequoias offer 437 hp and maximum towing of 9,520 pounds The Toyota Sequoia already takes a stab at the luxury full-size SUV segment with the Capstone flagship, but Toyota has stepped.

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Toyota GR Corolla for Europe looks likely as prototypes hit the 'Ring

Autocar

Volkswagen Golf R rival is currently on sale in North America and Japan with 300bhp Toyota looks to be readying its GR Corolla hot hatchback for a European launch as prototypes begin testing at the Nürburgring. Hot hatch fans have long called for Toyota to bring the Gazoo Racing variant of the Corolla to Europe. The standard car is the Japanese brand’s third biggest seller in the region, behind the Yaris and Yaris Cross.

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EVs banned from underground carparks in popular EV market

CarExpert

Businesses in the Chinese province of Zhejiang have reportedly started banning electric vehicles (EVs) from their underground carparks amidst concerns over spontaneous combustion. According to Radio Free Asia , a five-star hotel in Hangzhou and another in Xiaoshan have implemented bans. The security manager of a five-star hotel in Hangzhou told local media “based on the characteristics of electric vehicle fires and our hotel’s firefighting capabilities, we think it safer not to allow them into t

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2025 Ford Mustang GTD has 815 hp, goes 202 mph

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The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD generates 815 hp from a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 Ford claims a top speed of 202 mph and a Nürburgring lap time of under seven minutes Pricing will start around $325,000 Ford is working on a super Mustang that will rewrite the rule book on what the iconic pony car is capable of, both on the road and track. The car.

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Lotus shows sports car future with wild Esprit-inspired three-seater

Autocar

The Theory 1 boasts a claimed 0-62mph time of less than 2.5sec and a top speed of 199mph Theory 1 concept draws on Esprit’s ethos to pack 986bhp electric punch The radical new Lotus Theory 1 concept is a three-seat, 986bhp supercar designed to evoke the spirit of the Esprit as a brand-building performance showcase that will be a “blueprint” for all of the firm’s future cars.

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Audi e-tron GT EV bursts into flames during service

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An Audi e-tron GT has reportedly caught fire while at a US dealership for servicing. In a post on Facebook , the Carmel Fire Department – which services the city of Carmel, Indiana – was called to the scene of a dealership over the weekend for a fire alarm that had triggered the sprinklers. “The first in crews were met with heavy smoke conditions throughout the entire maintenance area,” reads the Facebook post. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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Europe’s Mazda EZ-6 Sedan Spied Ahead Of Imminent Debut

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Our spy photographers captured a prototype of the Mazda EZ-6 undergoing tests in Europe. The electrified sedan, which debuted last April, is set to launch in China and Europe this fall. The vehicle’s Changan-sourced underpinnings support both EREV and BEV powertrains. A camouflaged prototype of the Mazda EZ-6 was caught undergoing testing in Germany, just one month after the automaker confirmed plans for launching it in Europe.

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What makes the Goodwood Revival so damn cool

Motor Authority

The Goodwood Revival celebrates cars and fashion from the 1930s to the 1960s An 80-year anniversary parade of D-Day honors WWII on the track in southern England With 16 races and more than 150,000 attendees from around the world, the Goodwood Revival is an automotive event like no other The best things are hard to capture with words. The way a V-8.

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Kia plots Picanto, Stinger GT successors to bookend EV line-up

Autocar

Stinger GT's successor would likely use the E-GMP platform 'EV1' and 600bhp+ performance model could be next in brand's electric expansion Kia is planning to bookend its range of EVs, with an entry-level city car and a new halo model under consideration. The Korean brand has trademarked names from EV1 to EV9 for a range of models, and while it has confirmed that an EV2 will sit below the new EV3 , the prospect of an EV1 has been off the table until now.

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Toyota V8 returns as Supra locked in for Supercars

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Japanese car giant Toyota will make its debut in the Supercars Championship (formerly known as V8 Supercars) in 2026, with its Supra sports car joining the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro on the grid. In a bombshell announcement, Australia’s best-selling carmaker confirmed it would be the third manufacturer in the Supercars Championship in two seasons’ time, ending a six-year run of solely Ford vs Holden and latterly Chevrolet.

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2026 Kia PV5: Everything We Know About The Electric Van

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The PV5’s design merges futuristic looks with practical features for improved utility. The mid-size van will compete in a crowded market with rivals like the Transit and ID.Buzz. Kia’s lineup will eventually expand to encompass the smaller PV1 and larger PV7 electric vans. Better known for its captivating electric car and SUV lineup, Kia is preparing to broaden its horizons in both the passenger and light commercial van sector with purpose-built models (called Platform Beyond Vehicle

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2026 Alpine A390 spied for first time

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Second EV from U.S.-bound Alpine has been spotted New EV will be called the A390 and get 2024 Paris auto show preview Production scheduled to start in 2025 at plant in France Alpine is set to unveil an A390 concept at the 2024 Paris auto show in mid-October but camouflaged prototypes for the production version have already been spotted. The A390.

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Mystery Audi test car hints at extreme electric 4x4

Autocar

Front bumper is different to that fitted to regular Q6 with new DRLs and lower grille Could this be a Dakar-flavoured Q6 E-tron or a mule for something altogether more radical? Audi appears to be gearing up for the launch of a hardcore electric off-roader, with a distinctive prototype having been spotted testing at a company facility in Germany. Although based on the upcoming Q6 E-tron Sportback, it's significantly taller and wider than the regular electric SUV.

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Porsche's Idea for a Six-Stroke Internal Combustion Engine Looks Brilliant

Automotive News

The patented engine design features a special crankshaft that adds more power and compression strokes to the cycle.

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Stellantis And Ferrari Chairman’s Assets Reportedly Seized In Tax Fraud Probe

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John Elkann, chairman of Ferrari and Stellantis, is embroiled in a tax dispute. Authorities reportedly seized nearly $84 million from five individuals involved in the case. The dispute appears to largely center around whether Elkann’s grandmother lived in Italy. The Agnelli and Elkann families are some of the most powerful names in the automotive industry, but John Elkann is taking a big hit today as an Italian judge has reportedly seized some of his funds as part of an investigation into

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Ex-Polestar designer to pen top-end BMWs, Alpinas

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There's been a major shakeup at the BMW Group design department, including the addition of former Polestar design chief Maximilian Missoni among the ranks. The revised structure, announced on Sept. 13, is still led by Adrian van Hooydonk, who has held the top position since 2009, when he replaced Chris Bangle. However, a major change is at the.

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Mercedes-AMG celebrates F1 success with special GT

Autocar

Hits of aqua blue reference Mercedes' F1 sponsor Petronas Motorsport Collectors Edition gets racing livery plus a host of optional kit as standard Mercedes-AMG has unveiled a Formula 1-inspired version of the new GT. Based on the track-focused AMG GT 63 Pro, its livery replicates that worn by the brand’s W14 and W15 F1 cars, from the 2023 and 2024 seasons respectively.

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IMI flags up ‘dangerous shortfall’ of ADAS trained technicians

Motor Trader

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed a “dangerous shortfall” in the number of technicians qualified to repair and maintain vehicles featuring Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). It said 13% of vehicles has some degree of autonomy, while just 2% of the technicians in the UK (4,425 individuals) are IMI TechSafe registered and qualified to work safely on servicing, repairing and maintaining these complex and potentially life-saving systems.

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VW Could Cut Up To 30,000 Jobs, R&D Might Take A Massive Hit

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Reports indicate Volkswagen may cut up to 30,000 jobs amid financial pressures. VW denied that number, but declined to say how many employees might be let go. Some of the deepest cuts could be made to the research and development departments. Volkswagen has been laying the groundwork for job cuts in Europe, but the numbers are truly staggering as a new report suggests as many as 30,000 employees could be let go.

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Ford the latest to explore turning windshields into screens

Motor Authority

Ford presents prototype windshield featuring holographic thin film Thin film works in combination with low-cost LED-based projectors Presented information can span the width of the windshield Modern head-up displays that project information like speed and navigation directions on the windshield already help drivers keep their eyes on the road, but.

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Renault Estafette reborn as futuristic van for cities

Autocar

Round lighting signatures are inspired by the original Estafette New ZFlexEVan provides first look at debut model from Renault's partnership with Volvo Trucks Renault has revived the Estafette as a high-tech, city-focused load-lugger called the ZFlexEVan. The new concept previews the debut model from the French company’s tie-up with Volvo Trucks, called Flexis, and it has been designed to stand out from the aggressive-looking diesel vans on the market.

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BEV sales across Europe fall 36% in August as demand crashes

Motor Trader

Sales of cars across Europe fell 16% to 753,482 units in August, according to the latest data from Jato Dynamics. This was the biggest year-on-year drop since June 2022. A total of 8.64 million new cars have been registered in Europe so far in 2024 – an increase of 1.9% compared to the same period last year. The decline in demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) had a significant impact on the performance of the overall market.

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European EV Sales Plummet 44% As Automakers Scramble For Solutions

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The EV market in Europe is facing a “continual downward trajectory,” according to ACEA. In August, EV sales dropped 43.9%, while the overall market fell 18.3% year-on-year. Automakers seek a smoother transition to zero-emission mobility amid sluggish EV demand. The EV slowdown is making its presence felt across Europe, prompting automakers to urgently call for “short-term relief” from stringent CO2 targets.

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2025 Jeep Wrangler V-6 requires manual transmission

Motor Authority

The 2025 Jeep Wrangler retains its manual transmission and V-6 engine, but now the two are inseparable. For 2025, the 3.6-liter V-6, which produces 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, is only available with the 6-speed manual. Buyers can still choose the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4, which is rated at 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, but an 8-speed.

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The Saga saga: Proton's unusual arrival in the UK

Autocar

As Proton eyes a return to the UK, we revisit the tall tale of when it first arrived in 1987 We recently learned that Proton is planning an exports push that will take it into right-hand-drive markets, including the UK. Perhaps surprisingly, Proton is much more familiar here than in any country outside its homeland of Malaysia, some 140,000 of its cars having found buyers here between 1989 and 2014.

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Younger, female buyers drawn to more ‘approachable’ hybrid supercar

CarExpert

The plug-in hybrid Artura supercar is bringing a new type of buyer into McLaren showrooms. According to Charlotte Dickson, regional director for McLaren Asia Pacific, there’s a growing crowd of female buyers being drawn to the Artura. “In Australia, our historic McLaren customer is always that core petrolhead. Your LT [models], your Senna, your 650S and 720S,” Ms Dickson told CarExpert. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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Kim Kardashian’s Matte Grey Tesla Cybertruck Is Painted, Not Wrapped

Carscoops

The reality TV star’s EV features a custom matte grey finish and 26-inch Forgiato wheels. The modified truck has painted bumpers and fender flares that match its body color. The Cybertruck is lowered with adaptive air suspension for a more aggressive stance. With more money than she probably knows what to do with, Kim Kardashian has a large fleet of cars and, over the past few years, has had many of them painted in the same shade of grey.

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Regulations killed the Nissan GT-R

Motor Authority

R35-generation Nissan GT-R ceases production in 2025 Nissan developing a new GT-R but is undecided on the powertrain An electric GT-R using solid-state batteries is a possibility The current R35-generation Nissan GT-R will finally end production next year, after a 17-year run. That's twice as long as what most other vehicles have for a shelf life.

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MG sibling brand unveils UK's first four-wheel-drive electric pick-up

Autocar

Maxus eTerron 9's 102kWh battery can be charged at rates of up to 115kW New Maxus eTerron 9 gets 435bhp from dual motors and 267 miles of range from 102kWh battery; will beat key rivals to market MG sibling brand Maxus has revealed a four-wheel-drive electric pick-up truck – the first of its kind available in the UK. Named the eTerron 9, it succeeds the Maxus T90EV , which was the UK's first electric pick-up but rear-driven only.

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Wessex Garages sponsors Bristol Bears

Motor Trader

Wessex Garages has announced it will be an official sponsor of Bristol Bears for the sixth consecutive year. Bristol Bears have a storied history and a passionate fanbase. Over the past six years, Wessex Garages has been actively involved in various initiatives with Bristol Bears, from community outreach programmes to matchday experiences. Darren Lakin, Group Operations Director at Wessex Garages, said: “We are incredibly proud to continue our sponsorship of the Bristol Bears.

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2025 Jeep Wrangler Ditches Crank Windows, While V6 Goes Manual-Only

Carscoops

Jeep has announced a handful of changes to the 2025 Wrangler. The 3.6-liter V6 engine is now available exclusively with a manual transmission. The model also gains newly standard power windows and locks as well as a newly available olive drab-inspired paint color. Nearly three months after Jeep announced the Wrangler 392 Final Edition wasn’t so final , the company has revealed the other changes to the 2025 Wrangler.

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Dodge Stealth reportedly returning as an SUV to replace Durango

Motor Authority

The Dodge Stealth could rise from the grave. On Monday, Automotive News Canada reported Stellantis will replace the Dodge Durango with a Dodge Stealth SUV. The Durango is is said to live on until the middle of 2027. Sam Fiorani, vice-president of global forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions in Pennsylvania, told Automotive News Canada there's no.

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Enjoy free access to the Autocar Archive

Autocar

Follow 129 years of motoring history, from the first public demonstration of cars in Britain to the present day Autocar is providing free access to its digital archive, spanning 129 years of motoring history, for a week. Sign up here and you can browse through more than 2900 magazine issues, spanning from 1895 to the present day. We've covered everything from the first demonstration of cars in Britain (2 November 1895) to the birth of the BMC Mini (28 August 1959), the arrival of the Ford Fiesta

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