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Dacia reshuffles production planning for new Bigster SUV | Autocar
The production version of the Dacia Bigster will be built in Mioveni, Romania Close 2 mins read 20 March 2023…
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Sergio Perez holds off Max Verstappen’s charge to win Saudi Arabian GP
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Sergio Perez won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and Max Verstappen drove from 15th to second…
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Matte car colors in muted earth tones are hot — but the trendy paints come at a cost
Rivian launched its “Earth Tones” palette in 2022, inspired by “greens from Pacific Northwest forests” and “reds and oranges from…
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Audi Q4 E-Tron software update unplugs and adds a brace of features
Audi is preparing to release updated vehicle software for the Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron that will add convenience…
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Oil refiners struggle to make premium gasoline
Here’s some bad news for drivers of luxury and performance cars who are pumping the top grade of gasoline: the…
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‘You’re kidding yourself if you think diesel cars and vans are dead’ | Auto Express
Sales of new diesel vehicles – they pretty much died, right? Er, yes and, er, no. True, the damaging ‘dieselgate’…
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Junkyard Gem: 1991 Ford Explorer Sport 2-Door 4×4
The idea of trucks shoving station wagons and even big sedans off showroom floors seemed far-fetched as the 1980s dawned.…
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Volkswagen R cars: history, brand ethos and the best models driven | Auto Express
Since the Mk4 Golf R32 bullied its way into the hot-hatch realm in 2002, Volkswagen R models have defined themselves…
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How Porsche created a rare Mirage for the next ‘Transformers’ movie – Autoblog
AUSTIN, Texas — Cool cars are essential to the “Transformers” movie franchise, with vehicles such as the Chevy Camaro inextricably…
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Shell rules out more ambitious goal to cut customer emissions
LONDON – Shell has ruled out setting targets to cut emissions in absolute terms from customers’ use of its products,…
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Mercedes’ Toto Wolff accepts ‘reality’ that team’s F1 car is off the pace
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff accepts the “reality” that their Formula One car is not good enough to challenge their…
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Honda Civic Type R vs Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years: 2023 twin test review | Auto Express
When the first hot hatchbacks emerged, the three letters to catch the eye were GTI. Over the years, the hot…
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New BMW XM 2023 review | Auto Express
Verdict If you want proof of how hard it is to overcome the laws of physics, it’s right here. The…
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Lancia teases new concept inspired by the legendary Stratos HF – Autoblog
The once-storied Italian marque Lancia currently sells only one car, an underwhelming hatchback called the Ypsilon that was launched way…
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Cadillac begins celebrating 20 years of V-Series right now – Autoblog
Among the automotive anniversaries this year, Porsche celebrates its 75th year as a going concern, Ferrari celebrates its return to…
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VW joins China price war as new emissions rule looms – Autoblog
BEIJING — SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Co is offering 3.7 billion yuan ($537 million) in cash subsidies for car purchases in…
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Volkswagen T-Roc review | Autocar
The Volkswagen T-Roc isn’t the most spacious crossover, and pretty clearly so by design. It presents a higher seating position…
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Drivers given assurances about safety at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – Autoblog
Formula One is back in Saudi Arabia this weekend, one year after a missile strike hit an oil depot near…
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U.S. oil production will remain ‘historically high’ through 2050 — new government report – Autoblog
Despite his campaign rhetoric of ending fossil fuels, President Biden acknowledged in his recent State of the Union address that…
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New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N prototype review | Auto Express
Verdict The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N already feels like a fun car with plenty of power. We hope its final…
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Jeep drops second Easter Jeep Safari ‘trail marker’ teaser – Autoblog
Easter will be here soon, which means weeks of Jeep-related teasers and press releases ahead of the brand’s annual Easter…
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2023 Audi Q6 E-tron to bring 372-mile range | Autocar
Audi will kick off a full-scale assault on the premium electric car market later this year when it introduces the…
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Hiring staff ‘much more complicated’ post-Brexit, says Bentley | Autocar
Brexit costs Bentley between £4.4m and £6.1m per year Close 3 mins read 17 March 2023 Brexit has made it…
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VW ID.2all concept will add a hot hatch version – Autoblog
Volkswagen keeps adding ingredients to its electric vehicle pot, but we won’t know what fare the automaker’s going to serve…
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Audi: record profit as ‘biggest product initiative’ in its history gets underway – Autoblog
Audi Group CEO Markus Duesmann Even as the Audi Group (VOW.DE), VW’s luxury division, is in the midst of…
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Porsche 928 ‘Nebula’ SXSW art car will make you nostalgic for Y2K – Autoblog
Once believed by Porsche engineers to be the replacement for the 911, the front-engined 928’s life was cut tragically short…
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Tesla opening Superchargers to rivals leaves some owners worried about waiting in line behind Fords and Kias – Autoblog
Tesla owners love the exclusive Supercharger network. Now some are frustrated that Tesla is expanding access to other cars. Lucy…
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The F1 Red Bull racing simulator is cool, but here are 4 alternatives that won’t break the bank – Autoblog
In case you hadn’t heard, F1 and Red Bull will sell you a racing simulator for $120,000. But if you’d…
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New Jaguar F-Type R75 2023 review | Auto Express
Verdict The R75 doesn’t bring anything fundamentally different to the table for the F-Type, but all the model’s core strengths…
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2023 spring budget: fuel duty cut, £200m to repair potholes | Autocar
The UK government has frozen its 5p fuel duty cut, initially introduced last year, in a decision which has been…
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Updated Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 arrives with mild-hybrid power | Auto Express
AMG develops an increasingly broad spectrum of Mercedes models, with all-electric EQ cars even entering the fold. Affalterbach hasn’t forgotten…
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Jaguar names new managing director ahead of 2025 relaunch | Autocar
New Jaguar Land Rover boss Rawdon Glover Close 2 mins read 16 March 2023 Jaguar has named Rawdon Glover as…
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New Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 facelift revealed with 302bhp | Auto Express
Mercedes is in the midst of renovating its SUV range with the all-new GLC and facelifted GLA, GLE and GLS.…
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Mercedes-Benz GLA, GLB get subtle design updates and more tech for 2024
Mercedes-Benz’s smallest and most affordable crossovers, the GLA and the GLB, are both getting a round of updates inside and…
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2023 spring budget: fuel duty cut, £200 to repair potholes | Autocar
The UK government has frozen its 5p fuel duty cut, initially introduced last year, in a decision which has been…
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Audi confirms entry-level electric car to sit below Q4 e-tron | Auto Express
Audi boss Markus Duesmann has confirmed that the brand will launch an entry-level electric car to sit below the Q4…
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EV Home Charging Study finds owner satisfaction down
When J.D. Power quantified EV owner satisfaction with the public charging experience at Level 2 and DC fast chargers, it…
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Investors worry as Volkswagen prioritises growth over profit | Autocar
The VW Group is confident it can keep the margins stable and grow volume Close 4 mins read 16 March…
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BMW Z3 and Z4 Retro Review: Celebrating roadsters and clown shoes – Autoblog
MIAMI — Look, much as I enjoyed driving the updated 2023 BMW Z4, I’m not going to lie and tell…
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Save $100 on this at-home EV charge station thanks to a limited-time Amazon deal – Autoblog
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VW’s ID.2all is a sub-$30,000 EV for the masses – Autoblog
Volkswagen (VOW.DE) achieved something on Wednesday that Tesla (TSLA) couldn’t at its investor day this month — show off a…
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Tesla hit with ‘right to repair’ antitrust class actions – Autoblog
Tesla has been sued in a pair of proposed antitrust class actions accusing the company of unlawfully curbing competition for…
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The tech layoff contagion is hitting automakers — but not like Google, Meta, Microsoft – Autoblog
General Motors CEO Mary Barra. Nic Antaya / Stringer / Getty Images Auto expert warns of a “generational layoff” in…
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Opinion: Let’s pursue a many-pronged approached to clean transportation – Autoblog
It’s clear EVs are the favored route toward more climate friendly fleets. It’s easier to name the many brands that…
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Polaris Off_Road starts factory UTV racing team – Autoblog
It’s been a while since the axiom “Win on Sunday, sell on Monday” held enough sway over the general public…
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Ford Bronco prices appear to be going up again – Autoblog
New car prices are high, and dealers are still marking some up even further, with prices rising especially on the…
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F1 and Red Bull will sell you a racing simulator for $120,000 – more than most real cars – Autoblog
Face it, you will never get to race in Formula 1, much less drive a Formula 1 car. And if…
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Subaru Solterra review | Auto Express
The Subaru Solterra is an instantly competitive contender in the electric family SUV arena. It might not be as quirky…
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The best-selling automotive product on Amazon is under $17 right now – Autoblog
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New Volkswagen ID 2all concept to be revealed tonight: watch here | Autocar
Those privy to the early proposals of the redesigned ID 2 say it sits halfway between the existing internal-combustion-engined Volkswagen…
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