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Long-haul fleets turn to a 30-pound trailer aid to cut diesel costs
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Kia prices 2027 EV6 from about $38,000, above new EV3
Kia has set the starting price of the 2027 EV6 at about $38,000, which is more than $8,000 above the new EV3.
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Used electric car prices near parity with petrol and diesel models
Used electric car sales jumped 67 per cent in the second quarter, as prices move closer to those of combustion-engined cars and buyers gain a wider …
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Chinese automakers surge in the Netherlands as German and French brands lose ground
Chinese car brands are selling faster than ever in the Netherlands, while sales of German and French makes fall. Dealers, economists and the European industry body …
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Wickham Freight Lines takes delivery of Australia's first solar-powered electric reefer unit
Family-owned transport firm Wickham Freight Lines has become the first customer for a regular production solar-powered electric trailer refrigeration unit in Australia, which is now on …
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Audi to Build $4 Billion Georgia Plant for Large SUVs
The German carmaker will build a plant in Georgia, United States, capable of producing up to 200,000 vehicles a year from the early 2030s, creating 4,500 …
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Experts explain how to negotiate a fair deal on a used car
Negotiating over a used car can feel intimidating, but a former police negotiator and experienced dealers say preparation, rapport and patience are the keys to a …
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BMW Will Drop the Split Tailgate on the Next X7, a Source Claims
A Reddit user who says he works at BMW's Spartanburg plant has shared details of the next-generation X7 (G67), including a one-piece tailgate, a front end …
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Seller Lists Low-Mileage 2021 McLaren 765LT Track Special
A lightly driven 2021 McLaren 765LT, one of 765 built, is offered with Ludus Blue paint, carbon-ceramic brakes, and a recent interior re-trim.
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2,900-Mile 2014 Mercedes CL63 AMG Heads to Auction
A 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG with just 2,900 miles, equipped with the P30 Performance Package, is offered at auction with full documentation and a clean history.
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Expensive Petrol Prompts Some British Drivers to Reconsider Electric Cars
Drivers are divided on whether rising fuel costs make electric vehicles a practical alternative to petrol-powered cars, with some having already switched and others remaining loyal …
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Bentley Arnage R with 50,000 Miles Offered at Auction
A 2005 Bentley Arnage R with 50,000 miles, powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre V8, is being offered in Florida with a clean history report and New …
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Dealer Offers 27,000-Mile 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo With Converted Manual Gearbox
A 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo with 27,000 miles, a six-speed transaxle converted to manual operation and a clean Nevada title is being offered for sale by its …
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BMW Closes Voluntary Job Cut Scheme Early After Thousands Apply
BMW has shut its voluntary severance programme ahead of schedule after thousands of staff reportedly expressed interest, as the carmaker pushes to cut around 8,000 jobs …
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Refurbished 1990 Mercedes-Benz 250GD Wolf Offered for Sale in Illinois
A former Bundeswehr 250GD Wolf, imported to the US in 2016 and recently refurbished, is offered by a dealer in Illinois after roughly $12,000 of work, …
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Honda Racing to Begin Selling Performance Parts in March 2027
Honda Racing Corporation USA will sell its first line of HRC Performance Parts through Honda and Acura dealers and Honda DreamShop starting March 2027, after a …
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Tesla Misses Q3 Profit Targets as Investors Weigh SpaceX Merger Talk
Tesla fell short of profit expectations in the third quarter, with attention turning to speculation that a merger with SpaceX could reshape the electric carmaker's future.
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Volvo EX60 Production Delays Hit Turnaround Plan as Q3 Losses Reach £280m
Volvo has taken over 50,000 orders for its new EX60 electric SUV but built only 5,000 since April, with CEO Håkan Samuelsson warning that the model's …
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Rimac Confirms Two More BMW Models in Pipeline
Mate Rimac says the Croatian technology firm is working on two additional BMW vehicles beyond the 2027 i7, after more than three years of development to …
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Volvo to launch lower-priced electric SUV on new SPA3 platform in Europe in 2027
Volvo will add a second electric model on its new SPA3 platform in Europe next year, targeting a cheaper segment than the EX60 as part of …
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Tesla Faces Shareholder Pressure Over Hardware 3 Upgrade Silence
Tesla declined to answer a top-five shareholder question on its Q3 2026 earnings call about when Hardware 3 owners will learn whether they will receive a …
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