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Kia's GT division targets everyday performance over gimmicks
Kia's performance sub-brand has grown to ten standalone models in just over a decade, with R&D boss Manfred Harrer saying the focus is on usable, naturally …
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Consumer Reports Scrutinises Uber's AI Pricing Algorithm
Consumer Reports has examined how Uber uses artificial intelligence to set dynamic fares, raising questions about transparency and fairness for passengers.
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Mercedes-AMG GT SUV becomes world's most powerful production SUV
The new tri-motor electric Mercedes-AMG GT SUV delivers up to 1153bhp, making it the most potent production SUV yet, with UK sales set to begin in …
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Porsche's Mission S Sets Design Template for Next 911
New Porsche design chief Tobias Sühlmann says the Mission S concept previews a mid-engined flagship and establishes the heritage-led styling direction that will shape the next …
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Waymo Chooses Toronto as First Canadian Robotaxi Market
Waymo will begin mapping Toronto's streets within days and aims to carry its first public passengers in Canada by 2028, making the city its fourth announced …
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MINI Countryman Untamed Edition Review: Off-Road Capability With Limits
The 2027 MINI Countryman Untamed Edition adds a 15 mm suspension lift, all-terrain tyres and underbody protection, but a Lake Tahoe off-road test suggests MINI could …
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Alef Flies Its Electric Car Over Tesla Roadster as Flying Vehicle Race Heats Up
Alef Aeronautics has released video of its electric flying car soaring over a Tesla Roadster, welcoming Elon Musk's company to a market it says it had …
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Toyota Proposes VEEF Category to Give Renewable-Fuel Cars EV Status in Europe
Toyota has proposed a new VEEF regulatory category that would grant internal combustion cars running exclusively on renewable fuels the same incentives as electric vehicles, arguing …
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BMW M Festival Draws 2,000 to Shanghai F1 Circuit as Electric M Concept Makes China Debut
BMW China moved its annual M Festival to the Shanghai International Circuit for 2026, where the M Concept Neue Klasse made its Chinese debut and 2,000 …
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Tesla Reunveils Next-Generation Roadster With Claimed 0-60 Time Under One Second
Tesla has shown an updated version of its long-delayed Roadster, claiming a 0-60 mph time of 0.81 seconds and a 'Rocket' variant with thrusters available by …
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Porsche Mission S Concept Previews New Flagship Supercar Above 911
Porsche has unveiled the Mission S concept in New York, previewing a mid-engined production supercar that will sit above the 911 and feature combustion and hybrid …
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Tesla Confirms Driver-Assist System Was Engaged in Fatal New Jersey Crash
Tesla has told federal regulators that its driver-assist system was active when a car crossed a grass median on Route 55 in New Jersey, struck a …
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Tesla Remote Operators Linked to Five Robotaxi Crashes
Federal crash reports show that every remote takeover of a Tesla Robotaxi recorded in the data has ended in a collision, raising fresh questions about the …
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BMW i3 Sedan Covers 1,213 Kilometres on a Single Charge
BMW's China-specific i3 50L sedan has completed an endurance run of 1,213 kilometres on one charge, exceeding its CLTC rating by almost 20% and beating the …
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Peugeot e-T16 Hyper-Hatch Could Reach Production Next Year
Peugeot CEO Alain Favey says the 805bhp e-T16 concept is technically feasible for production as early as next year, while the RCZ coupé remains five to …
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Honda Civic gains Prelude's simulated gearbox tech
Honda has added its S+ Shift system to the Civic hybrid, simulating an eight-speed automatic and engine sound to boost driver engagement. The technology, already used …
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Chery's iCaur to launch in UK in 2027 with V27 4x4
Chinese giant Chery has confirmed its adventure-focused iCaur brand will enter the UK market in early 2027, starting with the Defender-sized V27 range-extender 4x4. The move …
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Porsche's 2028 Combustion Macan Takes Shape as Lower, Wider SUV
Porsche's replacement for the combustion-engined Macan has begun testing, with a new mule hinting at a lower, wider stance than the related Audi Q5. The SUV …
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DeLorean Backs Electric Flying Race Car in Airspeeder Series
DeLorean, the sports car brand famed for its stainless-steel body and gullwing doors, is funding a DeLorean-branded eVTOL racer in the Airspeeder series, potentially putting a …
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Porsche's Petrol Macan Replacement Spied Testing Under Audi Q5 Body
Porsche is developing a new petrol-powered compact crossover to replace the current Macan, expected to debut in 2028 with four-cylinder, V6 and plug-in hybrid options. Prototypes …
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