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Pre-War Cars Look And Sound Awesome On The Nurburgring
Nearly every modern car hits the Nurburgring during its development before the production begins as the automakers are constantly trying…
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Ford Bronco Raptor Gets 15-MPG Combined Fuel Economy Rating
The fuel economy for the 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor is out, and buyers should be prepared for an expensive trip…
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Stellantis’ course change not a total victory for suppliers
While the North America changes have been undone, Stellantis is keeping its revamped global terms and conditions in place. Some…
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HMG, Ford EVs recalled in US
EV6 is Kia’s first model to use Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP Hyundai Motor Group brands in the US and Ford…
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VW Touareg Turns 20 This Year, Celebrates With Special-Edition Model
The Volkswagen Touareg turns 20 this year, and to celebrate, the automaker is launching a special-edition model. It’s called the…
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China Automotive Systems books Q1 operating and net losses
Power steering specialist China Automotive Systems said first quarter 2022 sales increased 4.7% year on year to US$136.4 million. Gross…
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And now (drum roll) the swivelling autonomous vehicle cockpit display
Hyundai Mobis has developed what it claims it the world’s first adjustable display technology for integrated automotive cockpit systems. Optimised…
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Rivian grapples with distribution headaches as customer complaints grow
When Jeff Wells placed a reservation for a Rivian R1T pickup in early 2019, he was one of the first…
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Daimler Truck takes stake in Manz
Mercedes-Benz eActros has a range of up to 400km Daimler Truck will become a major anchor shareholder in German high…
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1954 Chevy Bel Air Restomod Is A 640-HP Ode To Chrome And Steel
Restomod is a relatively new word that comes from the combination of the words restoration and modification. In its essence,…
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Skoda Afriq Debuts As Lightweight AWD Concept With Drinking Water Generator
As with the vast majority of subcompact crossovers, the Skoda Kamiq isn’t a particularly exciting car. Well, students from the…
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Malaysia sales fall in April
New vehicle sales in Malaysia fell 3.6% to 56,213 units in April 2022 from 58,329 units in the same month…
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2024 Mercedes EQG Does Tank Turn In Official Video
Mercedes held a conference last week during which it outlined plans to push further into luxury territory by chasing higher…
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Trend Micro Launches Unified Cybersecurity Platform
Credit: Rymden/Shutterstock Concept: Japanese cybersecurity company Trend Micro has launched an attack surface management and cybersecurity platform called Trend Micro…
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Industry ‘ignoring’ threats, hacker says
TEL AVIV, Israel — Automakers should stop treating cybersecurity researchers as adversaries and instead consider them collaborators. So says David…
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For some would-be Ford Bronco owners, the wait continues
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. had hoped by now to move thousands of Bronco SUVs from holding lots to customer…
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WRC Generations Coming To PC, Consoles With 165 Special Stages
Video game developer Kylotonn and publisher Nacon have announced their upcoming video game featuring the 2022 season of the FIA…
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Bugatti Bolide Caught Up Close And Personal Arriving At Villa D’Este
Even as a concept, the Bugatti Bolide already wowed the world with its outlandish looks and one-of-a-kind appeal. Beyond the…
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Nissan GT-R Drag Race Shows Godzilla’s Evolution Across Generations
Ah, the Nissan GT-R. It’s an aging machine but we don’t mind. The latest Godzilla is still a monster of…
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Nexteer, Tactile Mobility partner to help cars detect road conditions
The system has drawn interest from automakers because it is based entirely on software, said Joe Klesing, Nexteer’s product line…
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VW Steps Into Star Wars Universe With Obi-Wan Kenobi Driving ID. Buzz
Star Wars fans are eagerly awaiting the start of Obi-Wan Kenobi, the latest Disney + series set in a galaxy…
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Ford ordered to pay $7 million in fatal W.Va. crash involving 2014 Mustang
A West Virginia jury ruled Tuesday that Ford Motor Co. must pay $7 million to the family of a 19-year-old…
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Second Rolls-Royce Boat Tail Debuts In Italy With Pearl-Inspired Paint
Don’t you dare say this Rolls-Royce Boat Tail has a brown paint job. Actually, we don’t know what to call…
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ATC Drivetrain acquires Global Battery Solutions
ATC Drivetrain said it acquired battery life cycle management company Global Battery Solutions. The news, announced Wednesday, comes after the…
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BMW 4 Series Coupe Facelift Rendering Proposes Switch To Smaller Grilles
BMW updated the 3 Series family earlier this week, introducing a new smoother face and giving the compact premium model…
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Lotte Chemical to expand hydrogen, battery parts business
South Korea’s Lotte Chemical Corporation said it planned to spend KRW10trn (US$7.9bn) by the end of the decade to expand…
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2023 Mercedes EQE SUV Teased, Debuts Later This Year
Mercedes held a presentation this week about how it plans to channel more than 75 percent of its investments toward…
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Nissan, Mitsubishi launch mini EV production in Japan
Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors held a line-off ceremony today for their new battery powered Kei cars, or minicars, which…
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Nissan adds new EV to lineup with ‘Sakura’ in Japan, Mitsubishi unveils eK X sibling model
The five-door, four-seat Sakura gets a 20-kilowatt-hour lithium ion battery and 47-kilowatt motor. It covers a range of 180 kilometers…
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General Motors Won’t Participate In The 2022 SEMA Show
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show has been part of the list of much-awaited motoring events in the US. Automakers…
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KG-led bid for Ssangyong approved ahead of auction
Bankrupt Ssangyong Motor announced it had signed a conditional investment agreement with a local consortium ahead of an auction for…
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BMW M3 Touring Interior, Exterior Spy Photos Preview June Debut
Friends, the BMW M3 Touring is almost here. We promise it’s coming soon, just weeks away if the rumor mill…
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BlackBerry and Magna collaborate on ADAS
BlackBerry and Magna International have entered into a multi-year agreement to collaborate on various integrated Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)…
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Mercedes Mythos Lineup Of Ultra-Exclusive Cars To Include SL Speedster
Mercedes-Benz will launch the ultra-luxurious Mythos Series sub-brand that will sit above the already opulent Maybach nameplate. During its Economics…
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Overland Expo Debuts 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X For Off-Road Adventures
Overland Expo creates what it calls the Ultimate Overland Vehicle by taking a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X and overhauling the truck with rugged…
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Mercedes will focus on high-end models in luxury-car profit race
“We will reduce complexity in many areas… that dramatically changes logistics,” with factories set up differently in different regions depending…
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Ford’s Farley takes a spin as podcast host in show for Spotify
“Jimmy Car Car” is taking his show on the road. Or rather, the man who still answers to that childhood…
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Tesla fans implore Elon Musk to halt political attacks, Twitter deal
While Tesla has a commanding lead in the global EV market, the automaker is dealing with lost production from a…
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Hyundai spending US$16bn on new EV capacity in South Korea
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) plans to spend KRW21trn (US$16bn) on domestic operations by 2030, to expand its electric vehicle (EV)…
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UK’s charge point challenge shows promise, could do better | Automotive World
Louise Dalton summarise the UK’s new regulatory measures around EV charging and their expected impact In 2021, the UK Office…
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BMW XM Spied With Minimal Disguise Looking Outlandish
The BMW XM Concept will become a production model towards the end of 2022. Whether the design fits your liking…
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2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 Owner’s Manual Hints At 200+ MPH Top Speed
It feels like the 2023 Corvette Z06 has been with us for years, but the captivating supercar debuted a little…
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2023 Genesis GV60 priced just under $60,000; 3 years of charging included
Genesis Motor’s first dedicated electric vehicle, the GV60, will start at just under $60,000, including shipping, and provide three years…
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Suppliers changing how, where they make parts in EV era
NASHVILLE — A host of startups and newcomers to the auto industry are shaking up the automotive supply chain, but…
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Ram TRX Two-Door Street Truck Rendering Is A Muscular Masterpiece
The Ram TRX. You know it, you probably love it, and why not? With a 702-horsepower (523-kilowatt) Hellcat V8 under…
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Overhauled Coachman RV Features Spacious Cabin With Lots Of Wood Trim
Eric and Allison are the couple behind gutting a 1976 Coachman Leprechaun and turning it into a thoroughly modern machine for…
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Nissan poised to name new U.S. battery supplier
NASHVILLE — Nissan Motor Co. will announce a U.S. battery supplier for its next-generation electric vehicles “in a few weeks,”…
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Honda teases styling of adventure-ready Prologue electric SUV coming in 2024 and shares plan to accelerate EV sales toward 2030 | Automotive World
Honda released the first sketch previewing the design of the all-new Prologue full-electric SUV launching in 2024. The first Honda model designed…
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Porsche 911 Is Off-Road Ready With Russell Built Safari Sportsman Pack
Russell Built Fabrication wowed the 2019 SEMA Show with its Baja Spec Porsche 911. The build entered production, and the…
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Honda Prologue Teaser Reveals Electric Crossover Coming In 2024
The Honda Prologue is the brand’s electric crossover that stems from the automaker’s work with General Motors. This official rendering…
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